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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
CITIZEN KILLS a THUG


Brave Man Shoots as He Faces II Revolver
in Bandits Hands.
Chicago, Jan 3.-With a loaded re-
volver tightly clasped in both hands n
footpad, whose name from papers
found in his pockets is believed to be
George II. Donovan, was shot and
killed shortly before 10 o'clock at
night by Eugene Hector of 1853 Oak
enwald avenue as the latter was going
east in Twcntyiirst street, near Calu-
met avenue. The robber died in ST.
Luke's hospital Hector had been com.
handed by two men TO throw up his
hands under penalty oil death. but he
suddenly drew n revolver from the
folds of his oyercoat and fired Il sho;
which took effect in the Left eye of the
nearest robber.
/. The wounded man fell to the pave
ment with ii groan. but he still held
his revolver. both hands being clasped
over the handle, His companion ran
west in Twenty-tirst street. and Hec.
tor, standing over the body of the
wounded man, fired three shots after
the retrenting form. AT Prairie ave
nue. the fleeing robber was captured
by Policeman White of the Twenty
second street station, who had been
attracted by the shooting Residents
of the neighborhood Joined in the flu.
sillade, but Edward Conger, the man
arrested, was mharmed by the flying
bullets
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
FRESH PERIL FOR MISS STONE
Brigands Holding Her Prisoner Being
Hunted by DeadlY Encmles

Brigands Holding Her Prisoner Being
Hunted by Deadly Enemies.
Constantlnople, Jan. 6.-The news
that the brigands holding Miss Stone
captive are being hustled by the inhab-
itants of the Turkish territory where
they are said to be hiding, has created
considerable sensation here. A dead
ly feud is said to exist between the
leaders of the hostile bands, some of
whom are reported to have deserted
and as attempting to re-enter Bulgaria.
Much anxiety is felt here with regard
to the outcome of these developments.
The American legation here has not
yet received news from NJ. Gargiulo
the dragoman of the legation, who left
Salonika for the interior the latter part
of last month with the purpose of
meeting Miss Stones captors. Mem
bers of the legation say the rumors of
Miss Stones release are quite I'M
founded. No direct news has been re-
lived from the American captive since
Iov. 10. the datssaof the last letter from
f'ss - 10 Mr.. Dickinson, consul
Constantirople, who was
$ diplomatic agent of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
TWO KILLED, SEVENTEEN HURT
Disastrous Wreck in Pennsylvania-Con-
rreRs,,an Hopkins ON Train

Disastrous Wreck in Pennsylvania-Con-
gresham Hopkins on Train.
Pittsburg, Jan. 3.-Wreck and fire
destroyed, near Glencoe, the through
passenger train that left here at $40
o'clock in the morning on the Balti-
more and Ohio road for New York,
causing the death of two persons and
injury to seventeen others, five of
whom are seriously hurt. Congress-
man Hopkins of Illinois, his wife and
daughter, and Il. G.. Tlmme of Ken
osha. Wis, all bound for Washington,
We're on the wrecked train. They es-
capped uninjured Only the prompt
work of rescuers averted more seri-
Gus disaster, for the gas tanks in the
cars exploded, igniting the wreckagc,
making necessary quick and perilous
work in saving the injured.
Following are the dead: John Col
Inns, Connellsville, Pa, engineer;
McCune COunellsyille fireman
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
DENVER vIGILANTEs ORGANIZE
Frequent Attacks Upon Women Result in
Unusual Movement,

Frequent Attacks Upon Women Result in
Unusual Movement,
Denver, Jan. 6.-At mass-meeting
in the afternoon attended by over 81
600 persons, Il vigilance committee
was organized to supplement the ac-
lions of the police force in running
down the many assailants of women
who have made the streets of Denver
in the residence section unsafe after
nightfall The officers chosen We're u.
G. Carroll, president; C. II. Egan, vice
president; G. Jackson, secretary, and
DIR. Stephen Grant. treasurer
1t is agreed that whenever called
upon every member of the viglantes
shall act on the patrol service which
1t is proposed to institute. and the de-
lection of any criminal act directed
against women is to receive summary
punishment. Every man and woman
at the meeting subscribed TO an oath to
aid in the defense Of the home. but
not to be a party to any act not
in defense of the home, country and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
WILL SELL PANAMA. CANAL


Directors ONcr 1t to the United States for
$i0,0O0.000.
Paris, Ian. 1.-The directors of the
Panama Canal company, with Presi-
dent 30. in the chair, met mt the COM
pany's offices and. after Il brief ses-
sion. came 10 4 definite decision to Of
fer to sell the canal property to the
United States for $lo.0O,000. This
price includes the excavations, canHl
railroad, machinery and all the 9th
items specified in the isthmian COM
missions report.
Washington. Jan. 6.-Acting on ca
BILE instructions from Paris, NJ. Boeuf-
We has formally notified Admiral
Walker, chairman of the isthmian ca
nal commission, that the Panama Ca
nal company declares itself ready to
transfer to the government of the
United States on the payment of $780,
100000, its properties and concessions
connected with the Panama route
across the isthmus. Admiral Walker
has submitted this proposition to the
secretary of state and President Roose-
val
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
sOLoNs MEET AGAIN



Washington. Jan. 6.-When tho
hause met after the holiday recess
there was Il large attendance III the
galleries, but mere than half the seats
On the floor were nnoccupied. The
chaplain in his invocation referred feel.
ingly to the death of Senator Seweli of
New Jersey. Tie oath was admins
tered To Smith of Iowa and Weeks of
Michigan, WHO had not heretofore APP
pcared ut this session No business
Was transacted. Loudenslagcr Of New
Jersey announced the death of Sena-
tor SeWpll In doing so he paid q
warm and feeling tribute TO the "citi-
zen, soldier and statesman" whose
death, he said, was THE greatest loss
the state ci New Jersey ever suffered"
He offered the customary resolutions,
which were adopted. and as further
mark of respect the house, mt 1910 D
M, adjourned.
The senate met after Il recess of
more than two weeks. but no business
was transacted on account of the re-
cent death of Senator William j. Sew
ell of New Jersey. In his Invocation
at the opening 0fthe session the chap
lain Rev DR. William MiIbuln. made
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Last Sunday evening Homer Neff,
ex.clerk of the district court of Fayette
county, entered room of the CONNER
cial house at West Union, and found
Emmett Sullivan visiting with Miss
Rose Falb with whom Netf had been
keeping company for several years
Prompted by jealousy Neff drew re-
volver and shot Sullivan, then turning
his gun upon Miss Falb he fired three
shots at her, two of them taking effect
In her head, and the other one in her
breast. He then placed the revolver to
his own head and shot himself and his
death was instantaneous. Sullivan will
recover.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Hartford, Conn, Jam G.-An entire
family was killed by escaping illu-
minating gas. and only for timely as
sistance there would have been
deaths in other families in the same
tenement building. The victims are
Anton C, Chaves, his Wife. and 2-ycar-
old child Joseph, and Miss Mary De-
vida, who was visiting at the house.
The gas came from lealiing meter in
the basement. The entire house was
filled with it, Dr. n. S. Fuller, the
medical examiner, said several other
deaths recently have been due to the
dangerous quality of the gas being
furnished to the city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Cincinnati, Jan. G,-Governor Nash
has sent Il telegram to Sheriff Taylor
of this county saying: THE proposed
fight at Cincinnati between Mike
Shreck and Larry Temple must not be
permitted to occur" The sheriff upon
receipt of the message took measures
to carry into effect the governors or
der. The fight is announced to be n
boxing match under the auspices of
the Abbey club, but the governor evil
IDENTIFY regarded it as violation OF
the Ohio statutes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Largest Reception on Record.

Washington, Jan. 2-President
Roosevclt's first public reception was
attended more largely than any New
Years reception in number Of Years.
In all S,100 persons filed through the
White House and shook hands with the
president, who being appraised that The
crowd in line outside the White House
was unusually large gave orders that
the gates should not be closed until the
last person desiring to do so had an
opportunity to pay his respects. The
reception began promptly at II Il. IN,
and it was $50 o'clock before the last
person in line had been presented to
the president. and quarter Of an hour
later before the reception came to an
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

toucltiag e il" death of SER
ator Seytcii lie referred also 10 the
disability OF Senator Berry of Arkan,
sas and prayed that lie might be able
to soon to return 10 his duty in the
senate. kcan of New Jersey formally
announced TO the senate the death of
Mr.. Sewell, and offered the customary
resolutions expressive of the sorrow
Of the state and providing for an i'm
mediate adjournment in respect to his
memarS AS n mark of respect to his
memory Che senate adjourned mt 1907
p. m, Immediately upon the adoption
OF tie resolutions. The seat formerly
occupied hy senator Sewell has been
assigned to Senator Depew Of New
Anrl.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
PROMINENT IOWAN WEEDS


Gets thc Knot Tied and Slips Away Before
1t Is Known.
Des Moincs. Ia, Jan. 3.-Ey- Senator
j. b. Romans, of Dcnison. one of the
Democratic leaders of Iowa, Sunday
Married Mrs. Christine {. snyder, pres
ident of the State Woman's Relief
Corps. News Of the wedding leaked
out Wednesday, and the bride and
Bridegroom are now in the east. 1t is
said that before the ceremony Mr.. Ro-
mans divided his property, valued at
$4,000, giving half TO his children
and half t, his wife.
His former wife was burned to death
n year ago rs the result of Il gasoline
stove explosion. Senator, Romans,
though a political opponent, was the
friend OF Governor Leslie ID. Shaw,
and both SERVED as deacons of the
Methodist church at Denison.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Berlin, Ian. D.. a, the New Years
reception given TO the ambassadors IN
Berlin Try Kaiser WILHELM his majesty
expressed to Ambassador White rs
high expectations of the success of !. ;
new yacht While renewing lis
charge TO Mr.. White TO present is
personal good wishes to rresideat
Roosevelt, the emperor added the re-
quest that AT the luunching of the yes
sci the presidents daughter should
he allowed to nnmn the NnSSnl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
OMAHA ROAD BUYS LAND
Will Build Machine Shops and Unto
SiutinII-Otllcr .prniccts

Will Build Machine Shops and Union
Statiom-Otlcr Projects.
Sioux City. la. Jan. 2.-The Omaha
railroad has purchased lots in the
heart of Sioux City amounting to sixty
acres, and has commenced the con-
struction of large machine shops for
the entire Northern Iowa and Dakota
divisions and the building of the iarg-
est terminal system in the city.
Ii is known that the company is pre-
pairing to build the link to lie Mars,
and that property is already bought
for a Union station for all northwest
lines here. A line also will be built
from Merrill Ia. to Centerville, S. D.,
connecting the South Dakota lines
with Sioux City 1t is stated that the
Northwestern's plans provide for the
expenditure here of S1,00o,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
OHIO LEGISLATURE
Both Branches Elect Officers Nominated
by Republican Caucuses.

Both Branches Elect Officers Nominated
by Republican Caucuses.
Columbus, o., Jan 6-The Ohio leg
islature convened at 10 Il. m. in bien.
NAL session. Both branches elected
the officers nominated Mt the Republic
an caucuses last Saturday evening.
The forenoon was spent in the usual
routine of drawing seats, taking the
oath of Office etc. The quiet proceed
ings in balloting for presiding officers,
clerks and sergeant-at-arms. etc, was
in marE&125, contrast to the exciting
&scenes of IA past week In the con-
test between the Foraker and Hanna
Republicans for the control of the or
ganization of both branches of the gen
eral assembly.
Mckinnon was elected speaker of
the house and Archer president pro
EN-. of the senate.
Notwithstanding the talk of fusion
with the minorities. the Foraker can
didates in the senate and the Hanna
candidates in the house We're elected
with their respective full party votes,
and there was no Indication of boiling
or even of disatfection. AT noon the
annual message of Governor Nash was
read in both the senate and house
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Washington, Jan. 6.-Secretary Long
has appointed John A. Kearney of Co.
hoes. n. Y, as the successor to Il. S.
Maclay, the observation-disclosures at the
New York navy yard, who was re.
moved by order of the president for
his structures upon Rear Admiral
Schley. The office is officially desig-
mated special laborer in the depart,
ment of supplies and accounts, navy
yard, New York" with pay at the
rate of $24S per diem. The appoint
ment reads vice Il. S. Maclay." and
omits all reference to the manner of
that individuals departure from the
ccryina
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

New York. Ian. 3.-rhe Morton
House and Keith's theater At Union
square and Fourteenth street We're
threatened witb destruction by fire
early in the morning One hundred
frightened patrons of the hotel were
forced by the smoke to make hasty ex-
it from their rooms and Il great deal
of excitement was caused in the neigh
borliood by the fear that the fire would
spread. Twenty-Five liremen We're
overcome by smoke and the fire de,
partment worked three hours before
they had the flames under control.
The loss was estimated at $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Keolluk. Ia, Jan. 1.-THE police
Thursday night found the body of
Waterman Walter b. Seaman in the
ruins of the Anderson Canning com
pany's plant, which burned Thursday.
He was not missed until late Thurs
day afternoon, and search in the ruins
resulted in finding the corpse, which
showed plainly that he had been as
phyNiated. He was unmarried. The
company's loss is S12,5OO; insurance
Go unn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
The hard coal trust announces its in
tention to advance the price of its pro-
ducts twenty five cents per ton.

The sugar trust is again compelling
the users of its products to add to its
millions of i'll gotten wealth. The two
rs, tariff and trusts, bleed the people
numerically, but q majority of their
victims seem to like it. There is some
satisfaction in knowing that those who,
by their votes, enable the trust barons
to rob the people, are robbed just the
same as those who, by their votes, try
to prevent it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Senator Beveridge's sister Dead.

Peoria, MS, dan. 3.-Mrs Eva
Brown, wife of L. W. Brown, n we'll
known travelling man, and sister of
United States Senator Beveridge, of
Indiana. died In this city yesterday.
Senator Beveridge WAS at the bedside
when the end came and left for home
ut noon yesterday. He will return for
the funeral, which will be held tomor-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Chicago, Jan. D.. Eugene Carter, the
billiard expert. died here of lung tror-
bic. aged IS. He had been i'll since
September. Mr.. Carriers fame AT
tmcc-cnshion caroms and as Il fancy
shot player, WAS worldwide, he hav-
"layed several matches in London
lis and taken a prominent pat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
HOT FIGTHING EXPECTED
Hotl.a and DeWet Send Advice and Order,
to the CommaEdoes.

johannesburg, Jan. 4.-General
Botla has sent Il note to all Bocr com
mandoes requesting them to keep on
fighting, for the British parliament is
to be asked for another war vote,
which will induce the British nation
to demand that the war in South Az
rice be stopped.
Pretoria, Jan. I-General DeWct
has ordered the Boer Commandants to
rctard the work of extending the Brit
isll block houses at any cost. Further
lighting may consequently be expected
General Bruce Hamilton has captured
another Boer laager and twenty-five
prisoners on the Swaziland border.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Murder slystery Yet unsolycd.

Sioux City. la, Jan. 4.-1'he murder
of Lars ANelson, a wealthy Audubon
county farmer. who was found dead
in his home. is still shrouded in the
deepest mystery. Not the slightest
motive for the crime has been discov,
cred
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

1900; ny fire, i.5s5: drowning. 2,4ST;
explosions, S11; mines, 6SS; falling
buildings, 4f3: cyclones, storms. $50;
lightning, 800. Wars, total losses for
1901, 21,6Sl. as compared with 133,S7S
In 1900.
Total fire losses for the year will
reach about S1GO 600 600
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Sioux City. Ia. Jan. 6.-The Sioux
City Medical society and the Sioux
City Homeopathic Medical society, to-
gether comprising about ninety physi-
clans and surgeons, will perfect third
organization, embracing both societies,
for the express purpose of forming Il
trust to maintain fees.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Tommy-Mamma, the teacher says
its wrong TO wound anything
His Mother-Yes. dear.
Tommy Well. papa wound the clock
last night Jewellers Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
BANKERS TAKE CHARGE
Investigate Properties Controlled by IL,
Everett-NIoorc Syndicate,

Investigate Properties Controlled by the
Everett-Moorc Syndicate.
Cleveland, o., Jan. "a committee
of Cleveland bankers has taken
charge of the various properties con-
trolled by the Evereet-Moore syndi-
cate. The Everett-Moore syndicate
own or control many trolley and telc-
phone lines throughout Ohio and Mich
igan. The committee say that all these
properties were found, hardly with
out exception. in good condition, per-
fectly solvent and in 10 wise embar-
raSsed.
Among the telephone properties are
the United States Long Distance Tele-
phone company, the Cuahogl Tele-
phone company of Cleveland. the Stark
County 90 Telephone company. the
Peoples Telephone company of De
trot and numerous others.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Charlton, H.. Jan. G.--Because his
long-cherished plan Of purchasing an
other farm fell through John A. John
son. wealthy farmer, committed sui
eide Saturday by hanging.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
have Organized a buying Trust.

Webster City, Ia. AIN. 6.-The Re
tail Furniture Dealers of Contra, and
Northwest Iowa have formed Il buying
trust with headquarters here. Pul
chases for all its members will be
made i'll combination, and the ship
ments made to Webster City as dis
tributing point.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Pretoria, Jan. 6.-rhe Beers .m-
pushed a party of the Scots Grays near
Bronllhorstspruit, about forty miles
cast of Pretoria on the railroad. The
British casualties We're six men killed
and ten Wnlludpl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Money to Loan at Low
Rates. Hubert Carr.
Poultry Show.

Cedsr Rapids, Iowa, Jan. 10 to 49,
For Inc above occasion the | C. r. Il
Will sell excursion tickets from Man
chester to Cedsr Rapids and return al
a rate of one and one third fare round
trip. Tickets on sale Jan. IL to IS
Good to return uutil Jan, 90.
21w H.G. Pierce, Agt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Dewey Leaves Washington,

Washington. Jan. G.-Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey have left here for Palm
Beach, Fla. The length of their stay
there is indefinite, as the trip is un-
dertaken for the benefit of Mrs. Dew
ey's health. They We're accompanied
only by a maid and valet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Middletown. Conn, Jan. 3.-Rey,
John Wesley Beach, IL. D., formerly
president of the Wesleyan university,
is dead mt his residence here after
prolonged sickness, partly due to old
age
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

DcSoto, Ia, Jan. 4.-The Brown dry
goods store was looted by burglars Of
two wagonloads Of valuable plumber.
Manager ID. j. Forbes estimates the
loss at $1,000. Bolts of cloth We're
found along the road for short dis
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Marshalltown, Ia, Jan. Ga letter
has been received from Andrew Car
negie stating definitely that he will
provide 100000 for library ut this
place, providing the conditions hereto
fore named are complied with. A lot
has been donated and the council has
taken steps to provide for the library's
maintenance
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Chicago, Jan. Cdr. Il. L. Downey,
president of the Illinois Medical asso-
citation Of Homeopathy, died yesterday
ut Hahnemann hospital. Dr. Dow
ney's home had been for many years
in Clinton, Ills, whittier his remains
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Weston, Ia, Jan. 3.-Fire which
started in the general store of Petrus
Peterson early yesterday did $4,000
damage and destroyed four of the
principal places of business and three
dwellings. The principal losers are
and implement house and two build
ings, 100000; Petrus Peterson. general
store, $4,000; III. A. Quinn, lumber, S.
600; Il. Il. Williams, residence, $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 3.-President
i. a. Lockwood. of the National Grain
Dealers association. announces that a
meeting of the executive committee
in March
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Richmond, Ind, Jan. 6-Rev. Nelson
Gillian, 81 years old, one of the most
widely known Indiana ministers, died
here yesterday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT MANCIIEs-
TER IS.
1t is clean city.
1t is city of homes.
1t is q city of schools.
1t is prosperous city.
1t is city of churches.
It is q busy business place.
1t is the county seat of rich county,,
1t is the center of great dairying in
dustry.
1t is located on beautiful clean wa
ter river.
It is surrounded by the best farm
lands in Iowa.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT DIANCHES-
TER HAS.
1t has good railroad facilities now.
1t has two good electric light plants
1t hasa good sanitary sewer system.
ut has several busy mills and factories.
1t has public spirited class of citi-
zens.
It has room for more mills and fac
tories.
1t has prosperous future already as
sured.
1t has a first class telephone ex-
change.
1t has q large well managed public
library.
It has the purest water supply of any
city in Iowa,
1t has the service of two telegraph and
two express companies.
SOME OF THE THINGS MANCHESTER
WANTS.
1t wants stone yard.
1t wants canning factory.
1t wants steel tank factory.
1t wants wholesale grocery house.
1t wants new bridge over the river.
1t wants paving brick and tile fac
tory.
1t wants foundry and machine
shop.
1t wants an all-business commercial
club.
1t wants an agricultural implement
factory.
1t wants Manchester money invested
in Manchester.
1t wants factory for the manufac-
ture of cereal foods.
1t wants every inhabitant to remain
here and help to forge the city's future.