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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19

Kentucky is just now giving the whole
nation an example of the Inevitable con
sequences of mob rule. While little
army is protecting the court that is trying
the murderers of Marcum at jackson an
other is protecting against mob violence
the court that is trying three negroes at
Maysville. Mobocracy leads to military
rule. In these cases, of course, the mill
tary is merely an agent of the civil au-
thorities, but they teach the moral that
If the spirit of mob rule is not eliminated
the military and a strong centralized gov
eminent will have to come more and more
into evidence. If there is the remotest
danger Of Caesarism in this country it
lies not in so-called imperialism, but in
lawlessness. AS with smallpox mild
form of the disease prevents danger
Gus malady, so with the present tendency
to lawlessness; a liberal use Of state
troops now and the rigid repression of the
mob. will make unnecessary a government
of the strong hand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19

AN INVITATION is extended to all to visit
the Press ROOM which is the finest In the West.
The battery of presses consists OF three touroeSo
Goss Presses, with n total capacity OF 1sa;So9
and counted. The best time to call IS from S:1o
to 4:30 D. m. Inquire at the business e1nce
and be directed to the visitors gallery OF tns
Press Room. s- p. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07


Paris, Jan. Practically the entire
United States colony in Paris attend
ed the New Years reception Of AM
bassador Porter. A number of Wis.
iting United Statesans representing al
most every state in the Union were
present, ana many Parsians of So
cial prominence We're seen in the
throng. Earlier in the day Ambassa-
dor Porter, accompanied by the en-
tire embassy staff, attended President
Loubet's reception.
Copenhagen, Denmark, Jan. 2. =
King Christian received the diplomat
ic corps yesterday. The members were
presented by United States Minister
Swenson, the doyon. The king, through
Swenson conveyed his good wishes to
Roosevelt. King Christian, though So
years old. enjoys excellent health.
City of Mexico, Jan. 2.-There was a
| brilliant scene at the palace yesterday
when President Diaz received the dip
lomatic corps, consuls, officers of the
army and navy, members of the SEN
ate and house of deputies and leading
| citizens. The diplomatic corps was
headed by Baron Won Heykrig, the
| German minister.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
"rhe hottest Coon In Dixie"

What is positively the largest high
class colored attraction that has visited
the West is "The Hottest Coon In Dix.
ie," the latest musical comedy which
will be seen at the Central Opera House
Friday night only, January 9th.
This organization Is much larger in
number than any colored organization
on the road. The company includes in
its personnel many of the foremost Of
the colored singers, comedians and spe
cialty of that race, names that have been
prominently identified with about all
the big "coon" shows in the east for the
past five years. For in the cast of COM
edisns and condolences will be found
the names of Great Black Carl, Billy
Miller Dixie Quartette, Grundy Trio
and Is others.
The famous original" Clorindy Chorus
of colored male and female singers, that
for sixteen weeks was the rage at the
Tew York Casino Roof Garden, is also
feature of "The Hottest Coon in Dix
ie'' and will be heard in nearly score
of the catchiest of "coon" melodies. The
costuming is rich and tasteful, and the
girls pretty. The attraction, all In all,
will be found by far the best and most
enjoyable thing of the season. Company
carries superb band and orchestra, par
| ade and free concert at noon, Friday,
Jan. 9th. Prices 25, IS and so cents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
EARTH ENGULFs HOUSES.
Remarkable Cave-In Mt olyphant, Pa
O'Brien Hotel and Three Other
Structures Drop.


Scranton, Pa, Jan. ga mine cave
in, the like Of which has never before
occurred in the Lackawanna valley,
happened at the corner of Lackawanna
and River streets in the borough Of
ELEPHANT. -Four structures, one Of
them the O'Brien hotel, fell 100 feet
into the earth so that only the apex
of the different roofs appeared.
A gang of men and boys who were
at work in the mine beyond the fall
encountered flooded dip" or de-
preston, in vein in making their
way out by circuitous route, and had
to swim from one rise to the other.
The O'Brien hotel was a three-story
structure. FLAMES broke out from
the stoves in the structures almost as
soon as they fell, and the hotel struc-
ture was destroyed. The other build
ings burned for u time, the fire ap-
parently being smothered by the con-
slant falling of earth.
The loss is complete-land, personal
property, houses, and everything at
tached to them going down. The
money loss is fixed at $4,000. For
tunately not life was lost.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 31.-Mrs. Min
ME Bonawitz, n woman belonging to a
prominent family in Marshalltown,
committed suicide yesterday. Her act
was the result of her sensational elope-
ment last week with NJ. G. Dakin, a
capitalist Of State Center. and a note
which she left makes still further sur
prising revelations. In this letter to
her husband, A. L. Bonawitz, wealthy
horseman, she says that bartender
named Ritter, who was recently di-
vorced, is the man she really loved.
In the affair of last week Mrs. Bona
WITT and Dallin We're arrested at a
hotel in Ames, wher ethey were regis
tered rs man and wife. Her husband
forgave her, because he thought it was
her first offense. He is now Frustrated
by her suicide and the latest develop
ments of the affair.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
The Commoner.

The Commoner, Mr.. Brysn's paper,
will be especially interesting and in.
structive during the present session of
congress. The action of this congress
| will probably determine the issues upon
which the next presidential campaign
will be fought. The Commoner pro-
ton and organization to the end that
democratic principles may triumph
In addition to the editorial depart.
sonal attention. The Commoner con-
tans u Current Topic department,
wherein non-partisan discussion of
topics of timely interest and other valu.
able information will be found. The
Home department is conducted by an
experienced woman who is widely
known as writer of household topics
and who is an authority on the art of
cooking in all that the term implies.
This department alone is worth the
subscription price. The other depart
ments of the paper are sll interesting
and ably conducted, among which is q
summary of the worlds news told in
narrative style, and Mr.. Maupin's de.
partment Whether Common or Not
contains original anecdotes and wit,
moral lessons In homely phrase and
verse, and appeals to old and young
alike.
The Commoner as a whole is clean,
entertaining and instructive, and its
rand increase in circulation-now
amounting to 140,000--is proof of the
papers strength and influence.
Arrangements have been made with
Mr.. Bryan whereby The Commoner can
be supplied at very low rate with the
Manchester Democrat both papers for
one year for $2.15. This offer applies
to both new and renewal subscriptions,
and should be taken advantage of with
out delay. All orders should be sent to
the office of the Manchester Democrat.
53-tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
THIEVES SEEK INDIAN GEMS
Police Battle with Robbers at Delhi and
Frustrate Stealing of Jewels
Worth $1,25O,OO0.

IS
Delhi, Jan. ga group of Pathan
thieves attempted to rob the jewel
room at the arts exhibition, where
gems exceeding in value $1,250, 600 are
displayed. The attempt was made in
daylight, but the police and other off
eials frustrated the raid. The Pa
thans resisted arrest and a tussle en-
sued. They We're finally locked up.
Nobody was seriously hurt.
The chapter of Indian orders, held
last night, was one of the most brill
liant functions following the durbar.
1t was attended by Lord Curzon of
Kedleston, viceroy Of India, and Lady
Curzon; the duke of Connaught, repre-
sentative of King Edward, and the
duchess of Connaught and scores of
native princes.
Among the brilliant assemblage were
nearly 300 members of the order of the
Star of India and many maharajahs.
About forty Americans were present
at the chapter. They included Mrs.
Adair, Mrs. l.. q. Letter, (mother of
Lady Curzon), and Miss Daisy Letter;
Henry Phipps and family of Pittsburg,
P. Getty of Chicago and Miss Getty,
and Consul General Patterson of Cal
cutta and his family.
Lord and Lady Curzon, the duke and
the duchess Of Connaught and all the
distinguished visitors attended the
state divine service conducted by the
bishop of Lahore. Thousands of
troops We're formed in line, and the
responses in the service were rendered
by flag signals. A notable feature of
the service, was singing through meg.
aphones by the bandsmen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07

Owing to the fact that Auditor of
State F. +. Merriam and his Insurance
Examiner, Mr.. Max Beehler, are resi-
dents Of this county, more than ordin-
airy interest has been felt as to the out
come of the charges made against them
to the executive council, and which
have been under consideration by that
body for several weeks past.
The result of the investigation is thus
stated by the Register and Leader Of
the Bird inst:
1.-THE investigation by the executive
council of the complaints against Aud
itor of State Merriam is now closed
incident. At q meeting of the execu.
tive council yesterday morning the
opinion of Attorney General Mullan
was read, and following session late
yesterday afternoon, the council issued
statement generating the auditor
This statement was based on the attor-
ney generals opinion, which holds the
auditor is not required to account for
=
charges made in the examination of in
surance companies.
The attorney general holds that the
auditor cannot conduct valid examina
tions of companies organized outside of
the state without authority from the
council, but the council in its statement
holds that inasmuch as MT. Merriam
had authority to make examination
from the preceding counsa, he canno
justly be criticised. Ths fact is cite
that Leslie NJ. Shawl and George l
DobsQn. ex- goYerpor-ssHfdd ex. .secretar
( tate, In letters to Mr. Merriam en-
dorse his statement that the old council
Informally gave the auditor authorit.
to make examinations of companie
outside Of the state"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
SULTAN oUTw1Ts pRETENDER
Reconciliation with Brother Removes
Cause for Rebellion and Dam
ger Disappears.

Tangiers, Jan. ACCORDING TO Of
fetal news received here from Fee, the
adroit move of the sultan in bringing
his brother, Mulai-Mohammed, to the
capital has attained the desired object
of depriving the pretender to the
throne of his prestige, and the latter
has retired discredited to Taxa. He
has been deserted by number of the
local tribes, who dispersed to make
sure of their booty.
Buhamara, the pretender, having
claimed the intention of enthroning
Mulai- Mohammed, his rebellion has no
longer any reason to continue, as the
sultan has publicly reconcileu himself
with his brother, and Mulai-Moham-
med has made a solemn entry into Fey
acclaimed by the populace.
All immediate danger has disap
peared. The routes from Fee to tn,
coast are open. 1t is said the sultan
is now preparing n large expedition
with the intention of crushing the re
bellion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
FINE FOR AN Ex-sTATEsMAN
Because He Assaulted Pretty Waitress
both with Words and More
Concrete Thinps.

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 2.-Ex-Speaker
Head, Of the Iowa house, was fined $40
and costs in the police court Wednes-
day for assaulting Maude Hart, u
pretty waitress in the Iowa hotel here,
which he owns. He was also assessed
an additional SIS and costs for disturb
ing the peace. Captain Head pleaded
guilty to entering the dining room at
the hotel and engaging in an alterca-
ton with the waitress.
He admitted that his wrath was
kindled against the girl and that he
called her harsh names. He also ad-
mitted that he threw a cracker Jar
at her, hitting her in the shoulder.
Captain Head resides at Jefferson, but
is owner Of the Iowa hotel property
in this city. He is reputed to be worth
100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07

A local paper at Ottawa, Kansas, says
that half q dozen old soldiers of that
place, were recently exchanging remi-
niscences In relation to how the civil
war should have been fought when
sCurley" Harrison, local Joker hap
pened along and after listening awhile
said: II am going to found new as
sociation of old soldiers, to be composed
exclusively of those who admit that
they did not put down the rebebellior
and who further admit that they got
scared and ran repeatedly. There are
only thirty of us in the state 80 far az
know. / expect to hold high Office in
the order, for 1 outran every other mar
at Chickamauga."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
Blockatle Haying It's Effect.
COMMENT ON OUR "DocTn1NE"
German Editor Can't See Whore It Al
piles In the Venezuelan Case.

German Editor Can't See Who're It APP
piles In the Venezuelan Case.
Berlin, Jan. 5.-Several newspapers
here in their yearly political reviews
devote much attention to Venezuela
and the Monroe doctrine. TheVossische
Zeitung, Independent Liberal, regards
Germany's proceedings against Vene-
zuela entirely within the limits of in
ternational law. whoever has a claim
settled; but If this other person is IN
tries to collect it, whether they be
private individuals or nations. If any
body disputes our right to compel pay
ment of the Venezuelan claims we
must ask that person if he be willing
to pay the debt himself, or give guar
antees therefor.
"If so, the matter speedily could be
against another" says this journal,
willing to give such guarantees his OBJ
jections do not concern us. The Unit
ed States could settle the trouble be-
tween Germany and Venezuela in a
moment if it would stand good for the
payment Of our claims, but the United
States is unwilling to take this step
and we cannot demand that it do so
In this case the United States should
not hinder Germany from pursuing the
| course that is deemed eXpedient."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
aovprnor Yates Homo Again.

Springfield, HIS, Ian. 1.--Governor
Richard Yates. accompanied by Mrs.
Yates and his attending physician, DIR.
l.. G. Taylor, arrived shortly before 6
O'Clock in the evening from Miami,
Fla, where Governor Yates went
three weeks ago TO rccuperate. The eX-
ecutive returns feeling and looking
greatly improved, and is proud of the
fact that he has regaincd ten pounds
of his lost flesh.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
pa,mn SENDS His commitments.

Washington, Jan. minister Cues
ada, of the Cuban legation, yesterday
received message from President
Palma requesting the minister to call
OH President Roosevelt and to say to
the latter that President Palma sent
him personally the best wishes of the
chief of the new island republic for
happiness in the New Year and that
in the name Of the Cuban people he
sent greetings to the United States,
wishing it happiness and prosperity in
1908. The president reciprocated the
compliments.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
NEW YEARS DAY AT DELHI
Proclamation of King Edward as Empcro,
of India Is II Grand Function.

of India Is II Grand Function.
Delhi, India, Jan. 2.-Tens of thou
sands of people from the city of Delhi
and from villages far and near be-
gan gathering at daybreak yesterday
on the great plain outside the city.
There they waited patiently for the
supreme announcement OF the durbar
that King Edward was emperor of
India. Soon the great plain was filled
with crowding masses of people and
the brightly colored clothing of the
vast throng covered the space with
gorgeous hues. The crowd on the
plain was composed largely of the
common people, but among it could
be seen the retainers of the various
rajahs who had assembled for the
function.
The arrival of the Duke of Con-
naught who represents King Edward
and the duchess, was received with
enthusiasm. Next came Lord and Lady
| Curzon, and again the multitude
cheered. The viceroy took the throne
with the Duke of Connaught on his
left
When the viceroy reached the
throne the British national anthem
was played and salute of twenty
one guns was fired. When the specta-
tors had resumed their seats after the
anthem there was q flourish of trum-
pets from the heraldS, and Major Max
well, at the command of the viceroy,
read the proclamation opening the dur
bar. The royal standard was then
raised on high and the imperial salute
was fired. The massed bands marched
by, playing, bonfires We're started by
the troops outside and it was an
nounced that King Edward was en-
peror of India.
There was another flourish of
trumpets and Lord Curzon arose and
stood for moment impassive. Then
in impressive tones he delivered Il
speech and read the message from
King Edward. In the kings message,
his majesty said that the Prince and
Princess of Wales would shortly Wis
1t India. He regretted his absence
from the durbar and sent his greet
ings to his Indian people. In conclu-
sion King Edward said:
81 renew the assurances of my re-
gard for the liberties of the Indian
people; of my respect for their digni-
ties and rights; of my interest in their
advancement, and of my devotion 10
their welfare. These are the supreme
aims and objects of my rule which,
under the blessing Of Almighty God
will lead to the increasing prosperity
of my Indian empire and to the great.
er happiness of its people"
AS the viceroy finished reading the
kings words the assembled people
broke into cheers for the king and
emperor. The cheering was taken up
by the multitude outside the amphi.
theater and was long sustained.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07

Owing to the fact that Justice Van
Brunt of the supreme court of New
York, has accepted and is acting as
president of trust company, many of
the newspapers in the Empire state are
requesting him to resign his seat on the
bench. But Justice Van Brunt says
nay to these requests. 1t was probably
because of his holding the judicial office,
that the trust gave him its highest sal
aried Office. The trust managers are
no weaklings though many who sup
port them by their votes at the polls,
are.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07

Calistoga, Cal, Jan. 5.-A lone
highwayman held up the Calistoga and
Clear Lake stage on Mount st. Helena
Saturday. The express box was taken
and the passengers We're relieved Of a
few dollars. The holdup took place at
Dusy Bend, where many former hold
ups have occurred. The six-horse
stage was driven by William Conner.
1t is thought the express box contained
considerable treasure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
Hill to Go to Switzerland.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Dr. David
Jayne Fill, first assistant secretary Of
state, will relinquish that post
this month to become United States
minister to Switzerland. He will be
succeeded as first assistant by Fran
els B. LOOMS, at present United
States minister to Portugal. Mr..
Loomis will be succeeded at Lisbon by
Charles Page Bryan, who has been
confirmed as minister to Switzerland,
but who has never assumed that post
Later.-The president has sent the
above nominations to the senate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
Sage Pleased with outlool..

New York, Jan. 1.-Russell Sage
expressed himself as well pleased with
the financial outlook: 'The year is
ending favorably," he said, "and from
all can learn there is every promise
of continued prosperity for another
twelve months at least How do feel?
Oh, pretty good. Well enough to come
down to work every pleasant day. OF
course, am little weak yet, but that
is not important"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
colonel merriek wonld Aecept.

Cleveland. O., Jan. I.-Colonel My
ron T. Herrick, when asked by Il press
representative if he would be candi-
date for the Republican gubernatorial
nomination, said: If the Republicans
of Ohio should request me to be their
candidate for governor this year
shall accept their nomination. fully ap-
preciating the duties and responsible
ties of that high Office"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
Good Firm to Work For.

New York, Jan. 2-J. P. Morgan &
Co., as has been the firms custom for
several years, yesterday presented
each employ with Il bonus of 100
per cent. of his yearly salary. There
were also several raises in salaries
ranging from 500 to $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
Captain narnum vindIcated.

Leavenworth, Kan. Jan. 5.-Major
General John G.. Bates has made pub
lie the result of the court of inquiry
in the case of Captain Malvern Fill
Barnum, Eighth cavalry, charged with
disobeying orders during the Fort
Riley maneuvers by Major Charles G.
Ayres of the same regiment. The
court acquits Captain Barnum and Sc
verely criticises Major Ayres, who is
also condemned by General Bates in
approving the finding of the court.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
CUPID BEATEN IN THIs RACE
Both Dads Pursue an Eloping Couple, and
with tho Aid of the Police
rot.1,

Dewitt, Ia, Jan. 5.-The police cap
tured Miss Efiie Robinson and Carl
Hoyt, Il couple Of clipping young peo-
pie who had driven in furious race
across Illinois and part of Iowa to
escape their pursuing parents. Some
time afterward the fathers of the run
away couple arrived and took charge
of them and took them back home.
The girl is just 1G years old and the
boy one year her senior.
The pair eioped from Bishop Hill,
Henry county, Ills, and, with the mer-
curry below zero, facing a northwest
gale, drove for seventy-fiye miles in
an attempt to get married in spite Of
the opposition of their parents. The
parents thought the children We're too
young to wed, and refused to give
their consent. On arriving home Hoyt
was whipped and the bride-to-be was
scolded,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
Taking /. Look backward.

Just 102 years ago President John
Adams and his wife opened the White
House with q New Years reception
to their friends and TO the public gen
orally. The dawn of the first fete day
within the walls since become historic
was accompanied by the noise of saw
and hammer, as was yesterday. On
account of the unfinished condition of
the lower floor President and Mrs.
Adams received their guests in the
room on the second floor now occu-
pied by President Roosevelt as n Ii
brary. While the improvements now
are more nearly completed than was
the mansion itself ut that time it will
be several months before the work
men will have finished their task.
Trumpeters Announce the Executive.
Promptly at IL n. M. the trumpeterS
of the Marine band sounded a fanfare,
announcing the approach of the presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt and the i'm
mediate receiving party. President
Roosevelt, with Mrs. Roosevelt on his
arm, descended the main staircase and
passing across the main corridor and
through the Green room entered the
Blue room, where the guests were re-
ceived. The members of the cabinet
and their ladies followed and when all
were in place the reception began, dip
lomatic corps first and all stations of
life at the capitol following in order.
Cuba was represented for the first
time, and also among the callers was
Vice Governor Wright, of the Philip
pines The scene was brilliant as ii
always is, but the new features We're
few, the new military uniforms being
| one Of them. Over 1000 persons were
received and the reception closed al
Pa.