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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
CANAL BOARD VICTOR.
Has Only 1896, $40 to Pay for
Which Millions Were De.
tnanded.
TRIAL ON FOR MANY WEEKS
Defendant Railroad Companies Dis
satisfied with the Award Cur.
failing Their Facilities.

Chicago, Dec. ia verdict for
$S06,GT0T2 was returned by IL jury in
Judge Smiths court in the condcmna
ton suit begun by the sanitary district
to obtain possession land lying along
the west bank of the Chicago river lie,
tween Madison and Van Buren, street.
After night spent in porting over
mass of data. the jurors returned to
the courtroom at 1920 o'clock. wcaried
from their long and hard task, and an
nounced that verdict had been
reached. After the verdict had been
read by Clerk Marvel, counsel for
the Pennsylvania company and the
Pittshurg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railway company the principal de.
PENDANTS in the case, made a motion
for new trial, which will be argued
in few weeks. The verdict is con-.
sidercd victory for the sanitary dis
trict, as the defendant railroads de-
clared that they would he damaged to
the extent of at least S., 100000 by the
condemnation of the land
Trial Lasts Many Weeks.
The case has been on trial since the
opening of court last September and
it took the jury fifteen hours to arrive
at verdict. Some of the best legal
talent in Chicago was employed and
experts from different parts of the
country We're summoned to give their
opinions.
The strip of land condemned con-
tains about $1,000 square feet and will
be used by the district in widening
the river and increasing the volume of
water passing on into The drainage
canal.
The principal question of damage
argued by the attorneys for the de-
PENDANT companies pertained to the
loss on account of the effect of the
condemnation of the land upon which
their freight terminals are situated.
Curtails the Facilities.
The strip of land condemned is L.
7S7 feet long and is about II per cent.
of the entire property used by the de
PENDANT companies for freight .termiE-
als. The sanitary district commended
that it should be compelled to pay for
the actual value of the land, while the
companies argued that the effect on its
ability to handle freight should be con-
sidered and proper compensation
awarded.
II consider the verdict of the jury
very fair one," said Senator Hop
skins. "Fhe amount awarded, in my
opinion, will be satisfactory to the dis
trict and to the taxpayers who are to
pay for the land.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
District Court.

The district court convened inreg-
iular session at the court house in
this city, Monday, Judge Blair pre-
siding.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
FIFTY.E1GHTH CONGRESS
Synopsis of the Proceedings of the Nation.
al Lawmakers in the Senate
and House.

~
al Lawmakers in the Senate
and House.
Washington, Dec. 10.-Teller con
Guided his speech in the senate in oy
position to the Cuban reciprocity bill
and Morgan also was heard in opposi
tion to that measure, and charged that
the United States had broken faith in
FILLING to obey the Spooner law, warn
ing Cuba that we might do the same
with her in case the pending, bill
should become u law.
The house referred the Presidents
message to committees and beyond
that did nothing of particular general
interest.
Washington, Dec. IL. The senate
was only in session thirty-seven min
utes The session was devoted to
routine business, Introduction Of bills,
etc.
The house adopted resolution d.
recting the judiciary committee TO in
quire into the official conduct of Chas.
Swayne, judge of the United States
district court for the northern dis
trict of Florida. The resolution looks
to impeachment and was moved by
Lamar of Florida. The first of the APP
preparation bills, the pension bill. was
reported.
Washington, Dec. u. There were
two speeches lin the senate on the Gu
ban reciprocity bill, one of them a
statement by McCreary in support of
the bill, and the other by Bard of
California Rep) in opposition to it.
McCreary advocated the bill as a step
toward tariff reform. Pard thought we
had done enough for Cuba. An execu-
tive session was held.
The birth of the republic Of Pana-
ma and its recognition by this govern
ment WAS the subject of spirited de-
bate in the house. Dinsmore severe
ly criticised the administration in con-
nection with the canal, Hit replied in
vigorous defense of the president
and Williams Of Mississippi replied to
Hit. Adjourned to Monday
Washington. Dec. H. The senate
spent more than five hours discussing
the Cuban reciprocity bill. Foster OF
Louisiana led the discussion and occu.
pied the greater part of the day in OPP
position. Dcpew and Clay supported
the bill
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
CONTRACTORS IN CONFERENCE
Will Try to Shut Out the Small Compete
tor" and Conciliate Union
Labor.

\ Chicago, Dec. 11.-Uniform agree
mcnts between building contractors
and trades unions in the principal
cities of the United States, that COM
petition from the small contractor"
may be eradicated and activity in con-
struction work continueevenly through
out the year, proved to be the favored
idea among the Delegates to the Ma
tional Contractors conference, in ses-
sion here.
According to present plans the policy
of the new organization will be openly
'conciliatory to labor unions, but no
cast iron rule as to open or closed
shop will be adopted. The net result
of two executive sessions was the seat
ing of delegates by the approval of the
credentials committee and the appoint
ment of two committees, one to draft
a constitution and bylaws and the
other to frame resolutions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Great Distress at Butler. Pa.

Butler, Pa, Dec. 11.--l'ourtecn hun
dred persons are down with typhoid
fever here, in many instances whole
families being Frustrated, and Mayor
Kennedy has appealed to the world for
help. The poor are suffering and a
relief fund Of 100000 is needed. A
large percentage of the residents de-
pend on daily wages, and the distress,
owing to the stopping of incomes, is
general. All the hospitals are crowded
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. II. -
Isaac L. Lamoreaux, former city clerk,
the only one of the last batch of re
sporldents for whom warrants were is
sued i'll connection with, the water deal
who had not appeared in court, went
before Judge Haggerty, waived exam
nation and was bound over to the SUI
perior court in $1,000 Lamoreaux
said: 81 have made full statement
to Mr.. Ward about my connection with
the water deal and it will I'LL come out
in due time"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 14.-Charles
Bonier, "a years old, has been held by.
the coroner on the charge of numbering
Franz and Johanna Frehr, the aged
couple who disappeared Nov. 10. and
whose mutilated bodies were found
Dec 5, buried in their back ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

Jefferson City. Mo-, Dec. TO- Bel
cause the St Louis board of health Isl
declared to have nothing to doswith let
ting st, Louis, garbage contracts the
state supreme court has reversed the|
decision Of the ST. Louis court which,
sent Colonel Edward Butler to the pen
for three years for offering a bribe to
the health board. The idea is that us
the board Ind nothing to do with the
contract itfcould not be bribed and
Butler could not have been,a briber.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
FINGERED NO LONGER
Winter Did, and He Is Here with Both
Feet and Zero Tenn


Chicago, Dec. 14.--The temperature
at this city on Saturday night follow
ing snow storm that LASTED about
fourteen hours, went hunting zero and
found it. Sunday morning the tenn
perature on fairly accurate thermo-
meters averaged pretty near 10 degrees
minus Since then there has been let
up and the cold is not so intense.
All over the west the reports tell
of the same sort of thing. In Iowa
the temperature fell to 10 below, in
Missouri it lowered around zero; in
Michigan and Wisconsin the tempera-
ture was below zero. Everywhere tho
blizzard ragged and railway and trac-
ton lines had trouble The storm was
very severe IN Ohio, doing much dam
age. but 1t was wind and rain there.
Minnesota reports temperature as
low as "a degrees minus; Wisconsin
one of % minus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

After years of study devoted to the
topic Professor Alfred Newton Of Cam
bridge stated that without doubt bird
migration is the greatest mystery in the
entire animal Kingdom. "a mystery" he
added, shat can be no more explained
by the modern man of science than by
the simple minded savage of antiquity"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
rev. Robert RIrd Dead.

4 Detroit, Mich, Dec. 12.-Rev. Robert
Bird, well known Methodist minister,
is dead at his home here, aged SO
years. He was presiding elder Of the
Lake Superior district before the day
of railroads. He was superannuated
nineteen years ago. Mr.. Bird was
born in Devonshire, Eng. During his
years of active service he held promi-
nent pastorates in Detroit and other
Michigan points.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
QUEEN ALExANDRA's PERIL
Fire W Her He'd Room at salttirinetlam,
Which She Barely Escapes with


London, Dec. IA fire occurred in
Queen Alexandra's bed room ut Sand
bingham 1t broke out in the Chin
ney fue, where beam is supposed to
have been smouldering for some days.
Considerable damage was done before
the fire was cNtinguisled.
1t appears that the queen had very
narrow escape with her life Miss
Charlotte Knollys was fortunately
awakened by the smoke in her bed
room, which is Immediately below the
chamber occupied by her majesty. Miss
Knollys rushed upstairs to the queens
apartment and aroused her majesty.
Both the queen and ler secretary, who
We're clad only in dressing gowns, es-
capped from the burning room not "a
moment too soon, as the floor Of the
queens apartment collapsed almost I'M
mediately, carrying with it her ma
ieStV'S he'd
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
L. o. T. I'M. Officers.

At the meeting of last Wednes-
day evening, these officers were
elected to serve for the year to come:
Lady Com, Mrs. Lou Hamblin; L..
Com, Mrs. Mary Hetherington, F.
K; Mrs. Anna Fishel; R, K. Mrs.
Sophie Otis; Chaplain, Mrs. Nellie
Adams; Sargent, Mrs. Mary Reyes;
M. at A., Miss Alice Pemble; Picket,
Mrs. Stella Bell; Sentinel, Mrs.
Ella Preussner; P. Com, Mrs.
Rebekah Huene.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Occupation Of Gaan.:,nimn station.

Guantanamo, Cuba. Dec. 11.--Four
hundred United States marines and
300 bluejackets We're landed here and
participated in the simple proceedings
marking the formaltoccupancy of this
PLACE as a United States naval station
and the installing of the station ship.
The Cal'an and American flags were
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Flying IMAGINING Again Fails.

Washington, Dec. lO.--Professor
Langley's siSty-foot man.carrylnp
#aerodrome received its second test in
the channel of tile Potomac river of
Arsenal point. II resulted in com
.Dlete failure. When propelled from
the launching carriage with Mr.. Man
ley. Irofessor L.aggley,s assistant, ut
the helm the big maciiine went on a
bee line for twenty yards, then pointed
Its nose upward, turned & completely
over and dived head first into the river
Professor Manley was rescued.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

Baltimore, Dec. 14.-Eolumbus Ellis
worth Upton and Charles Nv. Nc
Gregor, former Clerks in the postofiice
department, at Washington, who were
found guilty Of postal frauds on. Thurs
day last, have been sentenced by Judge
Marris to serve two years in the Mary
land penitentiary and to pay a fine of
$1,000 each. The counsel for both de-
PENDANTS gave notice of appeal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
warsl,ips Back Ru,,ia,s Demands,

Toxic, Dec 1O.-A strong Russian
squadron, consisting of eight warships,
Including two battleships, has arrived
at Chemulpo, Korea, the port of Seoul,
the capital, to support Russia's oppose
ton to the proposed opening of Yon-
gampho to the commerce of the world.
The Russians threaten to land 5000
men and march on Seoul, should Korea
disregard their warning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

New York, Dec. 14.-Walthour, for
himself and his team mate, Munroc,
won the siX-day bicycle race in Madi-
son Square garden. Forty yards sepa-
rated Walthour from Leander, who
was second at the finish, being ten
good yards ahead of Floyd Krebs, be-
hind whom came Fisher, an Indifferent
fourth. The distance for the winners
for the week was 2,31S miles and three
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

New York, Dec. William n.
Ennis, former Brooklyn policeman,
convicted of having murdered his wife,
was put 10 death in the electric chair
in Sing Sing prison.
Two application of the current were
made. The murder occurred Jan. ID,
1902, at the home of Mrs. Ennis
mother in Canarsio. The policeman
first attacked his mother-in-lnw. Then.
he shot down his wife despite tue
pleading of her sister,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Money for Drake UniversItv.

Des Moines, H., Dec. 12.-Mrs.
David Skinner, totally blind, has do
mated her entire fortune of $4,000 to
Drake university, exacting sole con
dition t,iat her wants during the re-
Maindc;' of her life be provided for by
the university. AS she is aged and in.
frlns she has no expectancy of long
life, and har wants are few. She re-
sides at Spencer, where she is noted
for her sweetness of character and
philanthropy. She was postinistress
of Spencer during pioneer days.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
stlll nn Tillman,s PLACE.

Columbia, s. c., Dec. IA force Of
dispensary constables made a success
full raid on a blockade distillery in
Greenwood county. The still was on
the Piney Woods place, plantation
owned by United States Senator Till
man. The operator was surprised, but
made his escape. -Four GALLONS of
whisky, sixteen barrels and two hogs.
heads of beer were seized.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

New York, Dec Solomon Loeb,
one of the founders of the banking
firm of Kuhn, Loeb 4 Co., is dead. He
was a native of Germany, and came
to this country in 1910 and settled in
Cincinnati, where he became a part.
ner in the dry goods firm of Kuhn,
Meter e. Co. In 1865 he removed to
New York city, soon after founding
with the late Abraham Kuhn the bank
ing firm of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. He
retired from this firm In 1900
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Costly .laxo at Dul,uuue. In,

Dubuque Ia. Dec. 12s-77;I,Jla taEa';
plHrt OF the National Biscuit company
was DESTROYED by fire at night. When
discovered the front portion OF ,ts,e'
thrce-story brick was a mass of flames,
and soon after tile front wall fell; n
squad of flremen narrowly escaping
being caught under tile debris. The
fire is thought to have started in the
oven room. The loss is heavy. &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Look. Bright s,r reetota,,.r.

Des Moinca. Ia, Dec. 10. w.
Stewart, OF Chicago, chairman Of the
national Prohibition committee, is at
tending meeting of the state central
committee here. Stewart says there
never was brighter prospects for the
Prohibition party. He declared mon
ey for campaign expenses was coming
in beautifully.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Not just what sh. Moan,

= A little community of colored people
in Alabama had raised the money to
build new church, and the dedication
was to take place the next day. "Wbere
are you going tomorrow" the school,
teacher asked one young girl Smiling
;radiantly, she answered, "I'ze going to
the degradation Of our church!p
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Prison Eyanceli,t I.De,d

Davenport, Ia, Dec. IA. StcnIey
Forrest, widely known as the prison
evangelist, is dead from tuberculosis.
he had served several terms in peri-
tentiaries in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and
other states, according to his own
story. He was afterwards converted
and became an evangelist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

Washington, Dec. 14.-W. I. Fuch-
anan, of New York state, who has Just
been appointed minister to Panama,
lunched with the president. Later he
called on Assistant Secretary Loomis
and received his instructions. Mr..
Buchanan, accompanied by his wife,
will sail from New York at once for
Colon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Mormon Church Is Denounced.

Washington, Dec. IA public
meeting in this city, presided over by
Bishop Satterlee, adopted resolutions
denouncing the Mormon church and
calling on men and women of every
state to send protests to their sena-
tors against allowing Smoot to remain
in the senate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

Canton, o., Dec. 12.-Henry I. Ever
ett's private trolley car "Josephine,n
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Currie and
DIR. and Mrs o. NJ. Lyon. all of Akron,
as passengers. was wrecked in this
city. DR. Lyon was probably fatally
hurt, while Mrs. Lyon received injuries
that may prove serious.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
D,a'I Fail % s..
I,yat.l', Stock d
Holiday al,l,.

Diamonds, Watches, Chains,
Rings, Solid Siverware, Silver
plated Ware, Tea Sets, Gold Spec
tacles, Opera Glasses, Umbrellas,
Many Beautiful Mantel Clocks,
Toilet Sets, Silver Novelties, Foun-
tain Pens, &c, &c, &c.
Come and see what Boynton
has to show you. Make your pur-
chases early, if you wish any en-
craving done.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Noted counterfaiter Ia Held.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Dec. 14.-Tom
Clark, member Of the Kelknap gang,of
counterfeiters, with headquarters In
Chicago, and wanted at Rock Island,
Galesburg, Rockford, Monmouth, Bur-
lington and othe- places, has been ar
rested by federal authorities here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Woman Is Shot bv Assrs.,n.

Rising Sun, Ind, Dec. 1O.-Miss
Elizabeth Gillespie, well known in
local circles, was assassinated at night
while sitting in the front room of her
residence. The murderer shot through
a window, the entire charge of shot
taking effect in the side of her bend.
No reason can be assigned for. the
shooting and there is no clew to the
murderer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

A country woman remarked to her
neighbor during conversation on their
return from market, How. is it, Mary,
that you have been married four times,
and I've never been married at all, and
I'm much handsomer than you7"
AYE. to be sure" returned Mary,
"but 1t amt handsomeness that does
1t, Sarah. It's the come hither' in your
eye."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
NnrlcElN TRANSCRIPTION.

In the District Court OF the United States,
Northern District OF Iowa. Eastern Division.
In the Matter of Notice of hearing on =
pRyid II. Dennis. duplication for Final u
Bankrupt. Discharge.
To the Creditors of above named Bankrupt:
You and each of you are hereby nntlii that
there has been filed in the Clerks office OF said
Court. the application of said Bankrupt for q
Final Discharge in Bankruptcy, and that II you
propose to show cause against such application.
an apr earance In opposition must be entered in
writing before the undersigned on or before the
Goth day of December A. d. 1903. at 10 O'Clock;
A. NJ. And you, the said David II. Den mis-. are
hereby notified 10 appear In person before me
on date last above named.
Dated at Dubuque. Iowa, December i4th, A.
ID, 1903
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

Extra, Ia, Dec. 10.-The body Of
Dick Robson, 16-year-old boy, has
been found in weed patch near here.
He had been missing from home four
weeks, and it was supposed he had run
away from home. Around the lads
neck when found was strap.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
steals $4,000 Worth fDiamond.

st. Louis, Dec. 11.-An unknown
man hurled a stone through the win.
dow of the p. H. Kestkamp Jewelrv
company seized tray of diamond
rings valued at $4,000 and escaped.
TWO clerks gave chase and fired two
shots, but the man elut,ed them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Telephone Merger in Iowa.

Des Moines, H., Dec. LITTLE Hama
mo Telegraph and Telephone company,
incorporated under the laws of New
Jersey, with a million dollars capital. is
planning to merge important rural tel
ephonc lines in southern Iowa and
northern Missouri. Des Moines will be
headquarters for the new merger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
GOV. CUMMINs' GREAT RACE
He sIad Dealt, for M Antagonis. md Won,
Reaching His Mothers Bedside ,lte=,
fore Iler Death.

fore Her Death.
Dcs Moines, In, Dec. IA Gov
ernor Albert Il. Cummins raced with
death half way across the continent
and won A telegram announcing the
fatal illness of his mother called the
governor from Boston Thursday, where
he was to have delivered an address.
The engagement was cancelled and the
son fastened back to Iowa. The fast
est limited trains were chosen and
comfort was sacrificed for speed
Dispatches from the sick room re-
ccived at intervals gave the son little
encouragement, andn feeling of the
glavest apprehension accompanied him
on the long and redious journey. The
1,5OO-lnile race ended at 5 a. m. and
the governor is now Mt the bedside of
his dying mother, who was slowly
sinking when lie arrived.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Pension Appropriation nIll.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE house
committee on appropriations has an-
thorized favorable report on the
pension appropriation bill 1t carries
tota lof $13s, 10000. which is ST.
500 less than the estimates submitted
The bill carries S1,G9T,5OO less than
was appropriated for pensions last
wear
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
Henderson-Briges

At the Manchester House in this
city on Thursday afternoon last was
performed by j. NJ. Pearse, J. P
the wedding ceremony uniting in
marriage Mr.. j. O. Henderson and
Miss Nellie B. Briggs, both Of DUN
dee. Congratulations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
BJornson Gets n Nobel Prize.

Christiania, Dec. II. Kisg Oscar
received Bjernstjerne Bjornson inaudf-
ence at Stockholm and presented him
with the Nobel literary prize. The
peace prize, $39,l5O, went to William
y. Cremer, NJ. p, for his work in be-
half of international arbitration
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

This country has more than 90
600 miles Of sea coast and is build
ing more first class battle ships at
the present time than any other
country in the world, Great Britain
excepted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16
For Archl,Isbon ofCo,,,,,,,,.

Rome, Dec. LITTLE congregation Of
the propaganda has decidede to submit;
to the pope for appointment MS arch
bishop of Columbus, the lnlme of the.
Rev. NJ. j. Hartley. of Steubenville. o.