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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-22
Vatican Organ Await. the End.

The Osservatore Romano. the chief
Vatican organ, has received orders to
hold itself in readiness to issue al
most at moments notice special
edition. The only thing wanting to
complete the paper is the hour of Pope
Leo's death. The staffs of all the 9th
er papers are at their posts, ready to
issue special editions at any hour Of
the night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-22
Manchester Markets.

Separator tor Sale
A United States Separator No 0 for
sale. Has been used little but is as
good as new, Inquire at this office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-22

In the piazza of st. Peters, on the
contrary, all his movement, there be-
ing regular encampment of journal
lists before the famous bronze doors,
which IRE now closed in their faces,
and behind which the regular tramp
Of the Swiss guards can be heard.
Many eyes are glued to the window IN
the pope's chamber overlooking the
pinzza, while the nearby cafes, espe-
cially those with telephones, are
crowded. Bicycles ready for use are
,,iJod IN o,,{cfdn than
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-22

Rome, July 20, 3:35 a. m.-Now
that the supreme last moment in the
life and reign of Pope Leo is expect
ed almost hourly the contrast between
the quiet within and the excitement
without the Vatican Is most striking.
In the vast palace there is hushed
calm of expectation, the only apparent
wakeful souls being the Swiss guards.
The doctors and attendants of the dy-
ing pontiff speak in whispers and
move noiselessly about, SO that from
the sick room no sound comes except
the heavy breathing of the uncon-
scious pope, or his occasional cries for
Pho Contra and DIR. Lapponi. His tone
is one of fear, as though he felt him
self abandoned
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-22
DEATH OF MRS. BLAINE
widow of the Eminent Maine Statesman
Passes Away at the Ripe Age
of 10 Years.

Augusta, Me-, July 10.-Mrs. James
G. Blaine is dead. Mrs. Blaine was
&c years of age From Washington, n
shclt time ago, she came to the old
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-22
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

For Governor,
j. B. SULLIVAN, Union County.
For Lieutenant Governor,
4, JOHN B. BUTLER. Iowa County.
For Judge Supreme Court.
JOHN r, CALDWELL, Tama County.
For Sup't Public instruction,
A. R.McCOOK, Howard County
For Railroad Commissioner,
w. s. PORTER, Hardin County
4 COUNTY TICKET.
For Representative,
4CHAs. g. BARRY. Prairie Township.
For Treasurer,
VIM. RASTER, Milo Township.
For sherir,
TsJ. HENNESSEY, Delaware Township.
For Supervisor,
JOHN REILLY. Adams Township.
For Coroner,
DIR. ]. W. SCOTT, Delaware Township.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
German Brings Peace.

The return of Senator German from
his European trip has brought tran
quillity TO the Democratic ranks in
Maryland even sooner than was expect
ed. His master hand has already
smoothed out the wrinkles In the party
fabric, and where a rent was threatened
all is now solid and secure.
The Hon. Edwin Warfeld is to be the
party's nominee for governor. and will
have practically no opposition in the
convention. The candidacy of the Hon
Spencer Jones will be pressed no fur
Their, and no other aspirants will he
allowed to enter the race Colonel Jones
will be content to have the Endorsement
of the delegates from his home county.
who Will give him a complimentary vote
just to show the high regard in which
he is held by his neighbors. But II Is
all thoroughly understood now that War
held is TO be the nominee, and that there
is to be no further fight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14

Greenland was far more desirable
than Alaska. Others said the terri
tory would never add dollar to the
wealth of the country, and that it
would be a worthless incumbrance.
How erroneous were their predic-
tons is shown by the fact that Alaska
within the past few years has paid
for itself twenty times over, and the
development of the vast territory Is
Yet in its infancy. Great industries
will soon be in operation in Alaska
and it will not be long before the Ter
ritory will be knocking at the doors
of Congress for admission to State
hood. 1t is even now entitled to rep
resentation in the national councils by
a Delegate in Congress, and to bet
ter territorial government than i
provided at the present time. When
Alaska asks for Statehood, what will
be the reply of Congress?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
Rasin Also Agrees.

Even Mr.. Rasin. who has been ac-
credited with a desire to have an &C.
tual resident of Baltimore city nomi-
mated. agreed to the proposition 10
name Mr.. Warfeld. and will cease his
search for some one to oppose him. Even
Colonel Jones will make no contest IN
the Baltimore primaries.
In fact everything was settled up in
way such as the young girls call lust
lovely There was some talk, too.
about places on the State ticket, but IL
is understood that no definite con.iu-
sion was reached The principal mat
ter was 10 decide the governorship. Mr
Warfield has been Germans candidate
all along, yet while the Senator was
absent in Europe there developed
much opposition to the president of the
Fidelity and Deposit Company. and
German was called home 10 adjust mat
tiers aud devise plans which would pr
duee harmony. He has succeeded, sad
with apparent ease. Thus far every
body is satisfied.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
Coming to the Cup Races.

Lord Shaftesbury. who sails from Eng
land today for New York to attend the
cup races. and who Will afterward
make an extended tour through the
United States, will be accompanied By
his wife, a sister of the present Duke
of Westminster. and a stepdaughter
therefore OF that George Wyndham who
is chief secretary of Ireland and re-
spOnsible for the Irish land bill. The
Earl is chamberlain to the Princess OF
Wales. and may be described as one OF
her connections by marriage, since HIS
wife is a niece OF the present Duchess
of Teek, herself a sister-in-law and
most intimate friend of the princess A
great grandson through his mother of
Lady Palmerston and a grandson on his
fathers side of that seventh Earl OF
Shaftesbury. popularity known as the
Lay Bishop" on account OF the extra
ordinary influence which throughout his
long career he exercised in ecelesiasti
cal affairs. the present earl differs from
his pious grandfather as day does from
night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
Arranged at a Conference.

The matter was arranged in Washing
ton several days ago at a conference at
which half a dozen or more of the big
State leaders were present. including
Senator German, /. Freeman Rasin, the
Baltimore city boss" the Hon. Murray
Vandiver, chairman of the State central
committee: Gov. John Walter Smith.
Col. Spencer Jones. and two or three
others. The situation was carefully dis
cussed. 1t was agreed in order that the
feelings of certain candidates might be
soothed that perhaps Mr.. Warfieh was
not really the very strongest man in the
party, but that altogether he was a good
man and that his candidacy had pro-
crossed so far that ii would be danger
Gus to make fight against him, conse-
quently it was agreed TO be best to
nominate him inasmuch as there is
feeling OF confidence that he can be
elected. In view of the fact that 1t was
decided he should be nominated. Mr.
Warfeld accepted without protest the
statement that perhaps he was not the
strongest candidate. but was strong
enough TO win
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
N GEE, ETHNOLOGIST,
RESIGNS FROM BUREAU
Rumored That He Had Differences
With Prof. Holmes, the Chief.

Prof. W J MCGEE, ethnologist in
charge of the Bureau of American Eth
nology. has resigned his position. The
ostensible reason for his action is that,
as ethnoiogist to the st. Louis Exposi-
tion, he will be so busy for the next
year or so that he will not have time 10
do any work for the Government
This explanation is officially accepted
but ii is said that the real reason COR
the resignation is TO be found in fric-
ton between Prof. MCGEE and Prof. w.
II. Holmes. who is chief OF the bureau
Discussions between the chief and the
ethnolosist over a proper division of he
work and authority are said to have
existed for some time. 1t is supposed
that Prof. MCGEE will file a lengthy
statement of his side of the case with
the executive committee OF the Smith
sonian Institution. as that institution
has supervision over the bureau.
The committee consists of former
Senator John B. Henderson, Prof. Alex
ander Graham Bell, and Representative
R. R. Hit. If the statement is tiled,
IL will contain a lengthy account of the
differences between the two well-known
scientists. but II is not thought that II
will be made public. Prof. Holmes re-
Gently succeeded Prof. MCGEE as presi-
dent of the Anthropological Society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
An Amateur Actor.

He is neither angular nor sanetimoni-
Gus, but has sunny. chubby and comeIy
face, a merry manner. a pronounced
taste for sports OF every kind and also
for the stage, having achieved some dis
tinction as an amateur actor. for which
he was well qualified by his excellent
tenor voice and the unlimited amount
of his assurance.
Lord Shaftesbury served with distinc-
ton in South Africa during the war, was
a brother officer and chum of the late
Duke of Clarence. is popular in Aus
tralia, where he acted as A. D. C. to
Lord Brassey when governor, and is
granddaughter of the Hon. Charles Cow
per, who. after marrying as his first
wife the widow of the famous Count
d'Orsay, a daughter of the equally ceIe-
brated Countess of Blessingtoa. mar
ried zen secondes roceg" an American
woman, Jessie. daughter OF Col Clinton
Mclean, OF Newburgh- on-the- Hudson.
Miss Mclean, before becoming the wife
of the Hon. Charles Cowper, achieved
some success on the stage IN this coun-
try and in England in Colleen Bawn"
and similar plays.
In conclusion may mention that IL is
TO the first Earl of Shaftesbury that both
England and America are indebted for
the Habeas Corpus Act. which was his
invention MARQUIsE DE FoNTENoY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
The Peoples Forum.
Improper Basis for Water Tax
La Editor of M Washington Times:

To the Editor Of Tie Washington Times
/ am informed that rulings at the District
Building are never variable, but always con-
sistent. Here is an illustration of the consist
ency observed in the levying of water rents:
On the reverse side Of every water bill the
following appears For each additional story
OF part thereof, one-third Of the charges as
computed above
Will you kindly inform me what relation
the number of stories in a dwelling bears
TO the amount OF water consumed in that
dwelling! If unable to answer, perhaps some
Of your readers may. This is not a conundrum,
and not intended as such. have attempted
20 obtain from the District Building an argu-
ment tending to show the relation, but have
been unsuccessful.
Here is an illustration of the practical work
ing Of the law laid down in this clause and
pronounced consistent:
A house two rooms deep and four stories
high. containing eight rooms, has levied against
il S5.s3. while house two stories high and
four rooms deep-eight rooms in all-is charged
$3.50. Here IS 4 difference Of $3.50. Practical
observation will disclose the fact that in but
few cases does the number of stories in
building affect the consumption Of water.
There is always less water pressure in the
quently less water is turned from the spigots
within a given time.
maintain that the whole system at present
IS inequitable in its general effect upon the
city and the taxpayers. The system needs re-
vising and a basis adopted, if not foreign
10 the present law, at least foreign to the
manner in which the present law is construed
by the officials directly in charge.
Stories. depth. and width of houses have in but
very few cases anything whatever to do with
the consumption Of water in those houses.
In the levying of water rent, by giving
stories consideration the very object designed
to be accomplished is defeated. The basis Of
assessment is wrong. There can be no equitable
assessment on the basis observed, from the
fact heretofore illustrated, that stories do
not necessarily cover the same conditions that
depth and width do.
Things equal TO the same thing are equal
10 each other but stories, width, and depth
are not equal TO height, and, therefore, the
same rulings covering the levying Of rent on
the basis OF the width Of buildings should not
be observed IN assessing buildings on the basis
of height. GEO. W. KING.
Washington, Aug. u.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
Hearst Workers in California.

There is said to be a well organized
movement on foot in California 20 pledge
the delegates OF that State to the
national convention OF next year to vote
for the nomination of the Hon William
r. Hearst for President. Not only in
California. but in Oregon. Washington,
Nevada, and, in fact, all the Pacific and
Rocky Mountain States. is the move
ment under way. While there is much
Hearst booming which is more or less
artificial in the East, in the West the
active work of procuring delegates has
already begun Mr.. Hearst is a native
OF California and has strong following
there. His father served in the Senate
from that State. and Mr. Hearst, al
though elected 10 Congress from one OF
the New York districts. has spent the
greater pert of his life In the Golden
State, and his friends are working in
dustriously 10 have him Endorsed by the
next State-convention- II is not az all
improbable that he will receive the
vote OF the delegates from California
and the adjacent States in the national
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
Origin of Judges Robes

Sir Walter Phillimore, who, besides
being a baronet, is one of the judges OF
the Kings bench divisions of the high
court of justice in England. gave the
other day a very instructive explanation
of the robes worn by himself and by the
other occupants of the bench. According
to him, judges robes were originally
priests garments, the clergy in olden
days being the only men of sufficient
learning to act as judges in cases TOO
intricate and difficult for the great
barons.
The scarlet gown. he declared. was
nothing more nor less than a closed
cope. The black girdle. or sash. which
he wore, and the stole, were originally
the priests cincture and the deacon's
stole. The wig, he added. was a relic
of the time of Charles II, when grave
men such as prelates and judges wore
plain, powdered wigs in contradistinc-
ton TO the flowing curls of the cour-
tiers; and lastly, the black cap, a cap
such as Sir Thomas More wore, and
which judges now only don when meet
ing the lord mayor of London, and when
pronouncing sentence of death, is dis
tinctly of clerical origin. having been
worn by the clergy both prior to the
Reformation and also subsequent there
to.
l may add that this sumptuary dis
sertation was given by Sir Walter Phil
limore in the presence of the girls OF
the high school of York, of which his
cousin. Miss Phillimore, is head mis-
tress. He appeared before them in his
judicial robes which he explained to
them were not donned for the purpose
of gratifying the vanity of the judges
or merely for the sake OF dressing up,
but in order to impress both the wearer
and Sthers with the awe and majesty
of the law"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
wants an Independent pemocrat.

Sheehan still declares that he wants
an independent Democrat nominated for
mayor on the fusion ticket. but 81 that
cannot be done he will support Mr. Low.
he will have nothing 20 do with Tam
many so long as he believes Croker's
influence is at all potent in the Wig
wan. Leader Murphy, OF Tammany. also
declares that he is making no overtures
10 purchase an over-capitaIized concern.
as he characterizes the Greater New
York Democracy. but that the organiza-
tion would be welcomed In the Hall IL
il were to return. In fact. il would
be more than welcome: ii would doubt
less dictate some OF the nominations
this fall It is said that blue Eyed
Billy Sheehan. who was once lieutenant
governor OF the State, and who Is a
brother of John c. Sheehan. has been
laboring 10 bring about the co-opera-
ton of the Greater New York Democracy
and .Tammany, and II is not at all i'm
probable that an understanding may be
reached before the nominations ara
made. In that event fusion would re-
ceive a serious blow, as the Greater
New York Democracy contributed ma
terially toward Mayor Lows election two
years ago. II deal is fixed I'D. II is
said that Leader Sheehan may be named
as president OF the Borough of Man.
haitian, or that he Will be allowed to die
tate the nomination, as Mr. Cantor does
not wish to have the office again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
Daily Calendar of American HistoFu
August "A.

1119-Congress agreed to a basis of
terms for peace with Great Britain.
l195-Washington signed the Jay treaty
with England.
1Sl3-United States brig Argus captured
in British Channel by British sIoop
Pelican.
lSl4-British fleet appeared in Chesa-
peake Bay.
1S42-End of Indian war in Florida.
1S66-National Union Convention of Con
servatives meets in Philadelphia.
1S7O-Admiral Farragut died at Ports
mouth, \. II.
lS9l-Sarah Childress Polk, wife of ex-
president Polk, died at Nashville.
Tenn.
IoS--Big strike on Erie Railroad at
Buffalo begun.
4sVO-Pekin captured and foreign lega-
tions relieved after a siege of
seven weeks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
YOUNG MEN
SEIZED FOR SEA DUTY
State Department Has Directed Action
Against Offenders.

Acting under the instructions of the
State Department. United States Dis
trict Attorney w. r. Leaken has be-
gun proceedings against persons at Sa-
Yannah. Ga. who are charged with hav-
ing shanghaied Joseph Terrell Rucker.
nephew of the governor of Georgia. and
other Savannah young men, who were
taken on board the British bark KAN
bra. Warrants have been issued for
the arrest OF Capt. Henry Olsen and
John Kelly, the bark's shipping master.
The young men were shanghaied two
months ago. All of them are members
of prominent Georgia families. and their
are preparing TO make a com
plete investigation of the action of the
British officers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
The Development of Alaska.
Wealth Taken Out of the Territory
Vindicates Stewards Judgment.

Recently company with $1,000
600 of capital was chartered in New
Jersey to build railroads, run automo-
blles, erect hotels, slaughterhouses
and tanneres, construct telegraph and
telephone lines, engage in mining and
carry on various other enterprises IN
Alaska, calculated to produce wealth.
4 proposition is also under considera-
ton to tunnel Boring Strait. These
contemplated undertakings indicate
the steps which are being taken in
what IS only the beginning of the de-
ve.opment of the great Northwest Ter
rltory, even now so little known and
So little explored.
No other possession of the United
States Is so rich with promise or has
such unlimited resources as Alaska.
and the people Of the United States
are just beginning to realize what an
enormous bargain in real estate Sec
rotary Seward secured when he ne.
gotiated for the purchase of the ter
rjtory from Russia.
Since the discovery of gold in the
Klondike $68,OOO,O0O worth of the
yellow metal has been brought from
Alaska TO the assay Office IN Seattle.
or more than nine times as much as
the entire territory cost US in 1867.
But the production of gold is only one
item IN the vast amount of wealth
which Alaska has yielded. The salmon
fisheries of last year were alone worth
the $7,200,000 paid 10 Russia, and
there can be no doubt that within a
few years the value Of the output Of
the mines, the timber lands, the fisher
les, and of other industries viii be
more than a hundred millions of dol
lars annually.
All of this illustrates the short
ightedness of some statesmen and,
u the same time, affords a lesson III
expansion which may well be studied.
When the proposition was made 10
purchase Alaska eminent men of ma
lonal affairs in Congress assaiIed the
transaction with ridicule. Ben But
Ter declared that It would be better
TO pay Russia S7,200,00O for her
friendship and allow her to keep the
territory, and that within twenty
years Alaska could be had for moth
ing. He hkened the negotiation to
the purchase of an earthquake in the
West Indies or the acquisition of an
immense ice field in Greenland. Some
OF his contemporaries asserted that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-14
CURRENT NEWS AND GOSSIP
FROM OLD WORLD CAPITALS
King Edward About TO Retire From the TuAenon of the State
Department to Be Drawn to Maadministration
in the Congo Free State
King Edward Gives Up Sport.

King Edward is about 10 retire from
the turf. This. at any rate. is report
current among the members of his en-
tourage' where it is estimated that his
persistent i'll luck this year. culminat-
ing In the defeat of his horse Perchant
at Goodwood, has thoroughly dissatis-
ned him with his stable and with every
thing and everybody connected there
with 1t will likewise be observed that
the much discussed project of his plac-
ing in commission a new Britannia has
been abandoned and that his old sail
ing yacht of the same name was used
by him at Cowes, not for any contest in
the regatta there in the early part of
this month, but merely to enable him to
enjoy the pleasure OF long spin under
sail.
In fact, it seems to be practically de-
cided that the King will no longer figure
as a competitor in racing contests,
either on the turf or afoat, and it is
said that he feels that he has given
sufhcient personal encouragement TO
the chief national sports during the
past forty years TO admit of his retire
ment from any further participation in
yacht and horse racing as a competitor.