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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
There 7, se14,so1.aa Missing.

Sioux City, Ia, Jan. 31.-Sensationa
disclosures are made in the report Of
George +. Sparks as expert accountant,
who examined the books of Cutting &
Willett, of the Otto bank, under orders
of the trustee in bankruptcy. The re-
port was submitted to Chauncey L..
Joy, referee in bankruptcy. 1t shows
$214,39122 not accounted for on the
books of the bank.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
A Monument for Jefferson.

A Thomas Jefferson Memorial AS
ISOLATION has been formed, with Admit
raj Dewey for president, and Governor
Cummins as vice president for Iowa.
for the purpose of erecting at the ma
tional capital q monument to the au-
thor Of the Declaration of Independence
and the founder of the democratic par
ty. The fact that Governor Gummins
has consented to act as vice president
of the association for this state will
probably be the occasion of more dole.
full sounds from a certain class of re-
publican organs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Two persons were
killed and thirteen injured in a freight
wreck at Cloverdale, on the Illinois
Central railroad. The accident was
due to rear-cnd collision between
two sections of stock train, and is
supposed to have been occasioned by
the fog. The fireman of the second
train, named Wilson of Freeport, has
been identified as one of the dead.
Thomas Loucks of Larrabee, Iowa, is
believed to be fatally injured.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
LIEUTENANT RICHMOND P. HopsoN,

al constructor in the navy. For some
time Captain Hobson has sought to be
retired, but failed.
In letter to the secretary Of the
navy Captain Hobson sets out the rea-
sons for his resignation, the principal
one being the bad condition of his
eyes. 1t is understood last night Ad-
miral Taylor, the chief of the bureau
of navigation. will make favorable
recommendation on Captain Hobson's
rnSirnntinn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
Teachers Meet at Fdgewood

A most profitable meeting of the
teachers of Delaware and Clayton coun
ties was held at Edgewood, in the High
School building, Jan. "a, 1903. A large
number of teachers were present from
both counties and the papers presented
were interesting and helpful.
Supt. Schwietert Of Delaware County
called the meeting to order. Mr. Joseph
principal Of the Edgewood schools was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
Sunday Murders at chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 2.-The Sunday saloon
opening was responsible for the muir
der of two men in Chicago A bar
room brawl was the direct cause of
the erin each case. The murdered
men We're: Michael ComIskey of Mel
rose Park; Samuel Smith, colored, bet
ter known as policy Sam" Their
slayers are: John Preston, laborer
at the Waterbury-Foster Malleable
Iron works; James Tracey, saloon
keeper at 1921 State street Both the
murderers are now in the hands of the
police,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
Death and Panic at Fire.

Chicago, Feb. 2.-Fire which en-
tirely destroyed the tive-story brick
building of the Western Paper Stock
company, 1862 Indiana avenue, caused
a panic in st. Luke's hospital and the
Saranac apartments. and resulted in
the death of Miss Henrietta Cowell, a
hospital patient, and the serious injury
of fireman. Several families were
rescued from their homes by the police
and taken to the nearest hospital. The
loss on the building and contents is
$4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
Celebrate Founders' Day,

Chicago, Jan. Founders day"
of Northwestern university was cele-
bratcd by the dedication of the new
professional school building in the
business district of the city recently
acquired and remodeled by that in
stitution. A reception in the law de-
partment followed the exercises.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
plshop Threatened with Death.

Davenport, Ia, Feb. 2.-Rev. George
Giglinger, secretary to Bishop Cos
grove, of the Roman Catholic diocese
of Davenport, received letter threat
ening death to the bishop, and promis-
ing that within thirty days the homes
of all the priests in Davenport and Of
Alderman Lunger and George w. Ca
BILE would be blown up. The bishop
ordered all Davenport priests to preach
against wine rooms, gambling, and all
night saloons, creating sensation, and
as result Davenport has been cleaned
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Washington, Feb. IA telegram
received here announced the death of
Representative John N. w. Rumple, of
the Second Iowa district at the st.
Luke's hospital, Chicago, at 4 o'clock
in the morning. Mr.. Rumple was af
fiicted with cancer and had been in
the hospital practically all winter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

After all their noise and bluster it be-
gins to look as though the republicans
will do little if anything at this session
of congress to relieve the country from
the extortions of the trusts. The presi-
dent may sincerely desire the enact
ment of the legislation recommended
by him, but the managers of his party,
the men like Senator Hanna, who have
received their millions Of campaign
funds from the trusts are doing all in
their power to keep faith with the mon
ster combines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
Get, a Divorce from a Judge,

Dubuque, Ia, Feb. 2.-Judge Mat
thews has granted Mrs. Fannie Stout
O'Donnell a divorce from Judge O'Don-
nell, also of the Dubuque district court.
Desertion is alleged. The couple sepa-
rated two years ago, shortly after the
death of the plaintiffs father, Fl. L.
Stout, the millionaire lumberman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
In Memory of Mckinley.

Chicago, Jan. 3O.-The anniversary
of the birth of the late President Nc
Kinley was observed in a number of
cities last night. There We're banquets
Of Republican organizations at Palti-
more, New York (where Secretary
Shaw was the principal speaker), St
Paul, Omaha and other points.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
Has Some Possible Assets.

Davenport, Ia, Jan. 31.-Creditors of
the Northern Building company met
Thursday aud received reports show
ing that the concern owed 100000
with no assets except possible profits
on contracts ON hand in various cities
of Iowa and Wisconsin. These con-
tracts amount to $33S,0O0.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
NATURAL GAS GETS BUSY
Sends Four Men to Eternity without
Warning,Win Probably Send Fourth
Three Others Hurt.

Three Others hurt.
Fort Wayne, Ind, Jan. Colour
men We're killed. one fatally and three
others seriously injured, and half u
score others more or less severely hurt
in an explosion which wrecked a large
section of the Eckart Packing COM
pany's plant yesterday morning. The
dead: John Foltz, Fort Wayne; Reed
Matthews, Plymouth, Ind; Henry Pie
penbrink, Fort Wayne; Conrad Miller,
Fort Wayne. Seriously injured: John
Vobst (fataily,, William Kintz, John
Kolbach and Glen Keller.
The explosion occurred half an hour
after operations had begun for the day,
and is believed to have been due to an
accumulation of natural gas in the eel
lar beneath the section of the factory
destroyed. The property loss will prob
ably reach $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
WEDNESDAY. FEB. A, 1903.

Senator Wellington has introduced a
bilTproviding for an amendment to the
constitution, prohibiting the holding by
any individual in the United States of
fortune exceeding ten million dollars,
the excess to be forfeited and paid into
the government treasury. A graded
income tax law is what ought to be
passed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Baltimore, Feb. q Robert Edgar
Vance, an actor SO years old, died
yesterday at the city hospital. Five
weeks ago Vance's nose began to blee,
and though every known remedy was
tried by the physicians and surgeons
to relieve the sufferer it could not be
stopped.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
Amsterdam Strike Is Ended.

Amsterdam, Feb. 2.-The railway
strike has ended, the company grant
ing all the demands of the men.
Trains resumed running today. The
service was somewhat disorganiZed,
but will be nor"al by tomorrow. The
strike Of the wharf and riverside
workers continues.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
They ESCAPE, as Usual.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Jan. 30.-Two safe
crackers blew open the safe of the
Dayton postotfice yesterday, exchanged
shots with the marshal and escaped.
The interior of the Office was wrecked.
Most of the money or stamps had been
placed in the bank the night before.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
LUTHER Sly, President.
JAMES BISHOP, Secretary. 54w
Mardi Gras Carnival, New Orleans,
and Mobile. Feb. 1924. 1903.

One fare for the round trip via Chi
cago Great Western Railway. Tickets
on sale Feb. 17-22. Good to return
Feb. %, Tor March IA, by payment of
5Oc extrs.) For further particulars ap-
ply to any Chicago Great Western
Agent or j. T. Elmer, G. p. A., Chi
cago, Ill. 5w3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
Iown Bonrd. of superyisory.

Davenport, Ia, Jan. 31.-The Iowa
Association Of Boards of Supervisors
met Thursday and elected the follow
ing officers: President, f. L. Morris,
Polk county; secretary, N. E. Carnall,
Polk county; treasurer, H. G. Brands,
POtawatomie county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
warsl,ip in a Fatal'crash.

Corfu, Island of Corfu, Feb. q
The British cruiser Pioneer ran into
torpedo-boat destroyer near the chan
mel of Corfu and thirteen persons are
believed to have been drowned. Two
bodies have thus far been picked up.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 2.-Orders
have been received at the United
States armory here to rush the ship
ment Of 100000 Krag rifles to arsenals
over the country. The original cause
of the order was the passage of the
militia bill, but the rush feature of the
order apparently has special cause.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
washington Deadlock Broken.

Olympia, Wash, Jan. 3O.-The
Washington senatorial deadlock was
broken by the nomination in Rcpub-
lican caucus of Levi Ankeny Of Seattle
to succeed George Turner, fusionist.
Ankeny will be formally elected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
six Persons Drowned in a Car.

Vicksburg, Miss, Feb. "A combi-
nation freight and emigrant car con-
tanning six persons plunged from the
tracks of the Queen and Crescent rail-
road into the river, and all in 1t were
drowned,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
pIrc.at Boat in the world on TrIal.

Liverpool, Feb. 2.-The White Star
line steamer Cedric, the largest mer-
chant vessel in the world, which left
Belfast Saturday on her trial trip, ar
rived here safely yesterday after q
very rough voyage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Manila, Jan. 29.-Major Edwin
Glenn of the Fifth infantry, who was
tried by court-martial on the charge
of unlawfully killing prisoners of
war, has been acquitted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Baltimore, Feb. "a supposed mad
dog dashed into Waverly Presbyter-
ian church yesterday during the Sun
day school hour. and caused great ex-
element among the teachers and pu-
pills. Robert White, teacher, caught
the animal, and although bitten and
clawed severely succeeded in locking
it in a cellar. where it may be watched.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
START OF A GOOD MOVE
Proposal to Provide Funds to Take Half .
Million People to the st. Louis
WOrld,R Fair

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 31.-Articles
OF incorporation were filed Thursday
by the Waller Worlds Fair School Ex-
cursion club, which proposes to make
arrangements for the transportation
OF 100000 or more school children from
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
PULLMAN CO. REDUCES HOURS
VIII Pay Ten Hours Wages for Nine
Hours Work. beginning in
April Next.

Chicago, Feb. 2.-The Pullman Car
company has posted Il notice announc-
ing that on April / ten hours wages
will be paid for nine hours work to
every man employed in the works.
Nearly $4,000 men are affected, and
more than $4,000 will be added to the
companys monthly pay roll.
One thousand extra men will .ae en-
ployed to do the work performed in
the tenth-hour by the old force. I'm
der the old schedule of working hours
the men worked sixty hours a week.
Under the new system they will work
fifty-four hours n week and will have
their Saturday afternoons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
HoBsoN Has RESIGNED
Having Failed in an Extended Effort To
BE Retired, Ho Adopts the Der
nier Resort.

Washington, Feb. captain Rich
mond P. Hobson, of "Merrimac" fame
has rendered his resignation as nav
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

The Columbia river packers are max
ing extensive preparations for the COM
Ing fishing season, and their several
packing houses present scenes Of activ-
ity. The Hanthorn cold storage pant
is being thoroughly repaired ana pIac-
ed in first class condition. It's capacity
will be doubled, AT the Kinney can
merry the fish dock is being extended,
and when completed will be as large as
the dock at the Gilmore cannery- -1lOx4u
feet-hy far the largest on the Column
bla river. All the launches, scnooners
and scows have been repaired and re-
painted and placed in readiness for the
commencement of operations. The
packers have seven launches--the Kane
the Huldah. Wmn. Ida Hazel, Comet
and Triton--and four schooners-Alex,
Active. Elena and Frank Sanborn.
The steamer FL Hurd is also being rem
ovated and will he finished before the
opening of the season. Nine of the
packers scows Elm the Chinook river,
where they have been repaired, while
the remainder are at Clifton. The
packers evidently expect to carry on
operations this year on a much larger
scale than heretofore and are expend-
ing a large sum OF money in improve
ments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

Columbia river sfnelt are very plenti-
full at present. and can be bought in
the local markets at low price Sew
eral leading restaurant and hotel men
will purchase large quantities Of smeit
and salt them down for use during the
coming summer. II IN stated by per-
sons who have tried the experiment
that salted smelt are delicious, and
that. By soaking them In water for
few hours. their original flavor is re-
stored In the past small quantities oI
snelt have been thus preserved. but
not untIl this winter has any effort
been made TO salt sufficient quantities
for usc IN eating houses. The s.aclt
this year are quite large and Of exccp-
tlonal quality
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

Following Is the list Of 81 taxpayers
dtawn to serve az Jurymen during the
NJ preaching seaaion Of the circuit court
Martin Carlson. Fort Stevens; o. r.
Morton. i. II. Hawes, 4 II. Beard.
Onnl Alopaeiis, J. NJ, Feeley, u. r..
Allen. Frank Cook, Louis Boentgen,
Imvid Alrth. Alex Bremner. Albert
Rrlx, X. N. Carnahan, X. Osburn. j.
V. Burns. Frank Bourn. Astoria; B.
y. c0ffey. p. c. Havird, w. ]. Arm
strong. svensen; II. A. Irving. J. r..
Bnrtnldus. Walluski chas. Guilliume,
j. G. Dunkin. Dlney; .. A. Cole.
Yonngs River. Angus Foote, Westport; !;
W, J. Falconer. J. +. Alcaraz. G. Brad
bury. Seaside; N. II. Foster. Jewell: J..
n. coffcy, New Astoria. Willard Chase
Warrenton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03
SHOULD INDEED BE APPRECl-
ATED.

Owing TO the fact that a good many
of our patrons were unfortunately un-
able TO attend our great January clear
anee sale, we have decided to extend
the time to February the 7th.
The unclemency OF the weather
should not prevent housewives and
others from taking advantage OF Shana
han's special offer, Several broken
lines will be sold at prices even lower
than the January sale prices.
ID. SHANAHAN.
$50 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

The steam schooner fa1un. pound
from Grays harbor for Rsdondo with
lumber ind 10 passengers on board
broke her crank shaft Off Point Gorda
Saturday morning before daylight and
after drifting helpless at sea for seven
hours was picked up by tho steamer
Rival and towed TO San Francisco. arr
rivlng nj midnight Saturday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

Mayor supranant IL rapidly recover.
Ing from a prolonged attack nf sriatie
rheumatism, that has kept him nj home
for several weeks rast Yesterday
the mayor was out for a snort stroll
about town. He had not previously
left his home except 20 attend meetings
Of the council. The mayor raid last
night that he was feeling much better.
and that he hoped soon TO be able 10
attend 10 his business affairs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

w. J scully. the hardware store aud
tinnhop man, has moved from his old
location on Bond street 10 No. 470-i72
Commercial street, opposite the Bee.
hive. where he has q well appointed
storeroom ana shop, fine stock OF
stoves. ranges. bath tubs. plumbers
goods, hardware. tinware. etc. and
the best Of facilities for plumbing and
steam hitting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

A syndicate Of Canadian spectators
who had intended reapng harvest by
shipping British Columbia ceder logs
into Washington have hnd their scheme
nipped In the bud by the action Of II.
j. skinner. timber inspector with head
quarters at Vancouver, u, C. He has
issued an order that hereafter all logs
scaled from lands taken up by military
script will he prevented from being
exported to that state, and II is prob
able that by this action those In the
scheme win have their investments tied
up.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

Nine school diHtlicte made no tax
fnvita this year, the other Il having
filed their levies last Saturday, being
the last day In which 10 do 80. The
nine districts are Nos. .. I. :. u. ~. 20,
rs. ~ and "a The work Df extending
the tax roll will be completed toward
the latter Iart Of this month when II
viii be turned over 10 the sheriff.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03
FIRE SALE.

Damaged Stock Now Selling at Re-
dueed Psiees.
The damaged stock OF clothing, wraps
cloaka and millinery IL now being sold
az remarkably reduced prlcea In order
10 make room Cor an entirely new stock
coming. Don't fail TO call and see the
goods. Almost have them at your
own price.
MRS. INoLEToN, weleh Block,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

The debating society had very In
tercstlng meeting last evening aud
ways aud means were devised TO create
\ more general interest in IT, At the
next meeting splendid program has
been arranged and viii include a lee
tue on a literary topic. n recitation, a
reading and will conclude with a debate
on the question, Resolved. that the
government should operate the railroad
systems" Mr., Charles Hof and J.
M Hughes win take the affirmative
site and NJ r. Hardesty and A. A.
Cleveland viii take the negative. The
young men OF Astoria who are TO be our
future statesmen and Lawmakers have
here Il splendid chance to do their pre-
liminary work. There Is no better
means OF education than such society
offers and II means mental and moral
advancement for those who attend.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

Editor Watson Of the Tllamook Her
aid is In the city. having come up yes
terday on the steamer Elmore. Speak,
ing of the proposal for joint action
between the counties Of Clatsop and
Tillamook for road from Seaside to
TiilamoolS city. Mr.. Watson said the
id"a met with general favor in his
county. ina that the county court there
would doubtless take steps to Pat into
execution the plan already suggested.
"Tillamook county Is surrounded by
toll roads. said Mr.. Watson. Roads
to the north, east and south are toll
roads, and heavy tariffs are taxed
against persons using them. As con-
sequence, travel Is reduced to the mini
mum. am OF the belief that free
road to Seaside would have :he effect
of divertins practically ail the traffic
10 the north. and that II would be Of
great benefit to the people uf our coun,
ty." Mr. Watson states that this is
the quiet season IN his county, but that
Tilllmook Is quite prosperous,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

Tests bill, as amended by the fisher
les committee, to appropriate 10000 for
the construction OF fish hatcherIes on
the Columbia river and tributaries and
5000 for hatcheries on coast streams IN
oregon. south OF the Columbia. was still
further amended In committee on the
whole, the $4,000 appropriation being
cut to $4,000 on Kays amendment. The
vote on the amendment was q to 20,
the Multnomah delegation standing
with Ciatsop and Clarkamas for the
larger amount The hin win un-
doubtedly pass the house IN this amend
ed form.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

Fines and forfeiturcs In the rclice
court for January aggregated tI52,
which is the greatest amount received
from this source In January during the
history Of" the police department. In
1902 the receipts aggregated ;iI5; in
1901. s53i, and In 1900. $3.50, II the re-
ceipts for all the months OF 1908 show
the same increase M January. COM
pared with 1902 the years revenue Will
exceed $1,000 The showing Is a
gratifying one and speaks well for the
department
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

4 telephone line into the Lewis and
Clark region seems now to be an as
sured thing. Contract for the destrlbu-
tlon of the poles along the proposed
route has been awarded and the work
viii commence Immediately, Permis-
sion will OF course have to be gained
from the county court to stretch wires
on the Youngs bay bridge and the re-
quest has already been made. OIL
Petersen, J. w, Reith and w. ]. in
gals make up the committee having
the matter In hand for the residents to
he benlnttcd and they are active In
pushing the work TO completion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

Advertising Ia the best medicine for
sick business.
Wanted. nj once-A boy, Apply Mt
II, +. Allen 4 Sons.
-Four up-to-date barbers at the occi.
dent. You don't have to wait.
The Toke Point oyster house has
been temporarily closed for repairs,
], A. EakIn has removed his law
office from the Goodman building to
the Page building.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

Such sidewnlks!" cxcloims the
funny man OF the oregonIan; and AS
torians all agree that the remark is not
30 funny after all. Yesterday the
weather was very cold and the snow
that had fallen on previous days turn
ed 10 Ice. making matters extremely
dlsaYrecab'e for pedestrians. The
fretze-up made the streets az hard as
stone and those enthusiasts who turn
to coastIng enjoyed rare sport, Many
slcighs Were out, There are no indi-
cations as yet of any immediate enangc
In weather conditions,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-03

Bids were opened In San Francisco
last Saturday for the work OF convert
ing the transport Grant into a dredge
upon the specifications Ms changed from
their first submission, Bids were sub
mltted by the Rlsdon Iron works and
the Union Iron works the former being
sea $40 and the latter $229,500,