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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

The term deadly parallel" has
about outlived Its usefulness. Incon-
sistency in a public man is no longer
fatal,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
MONUMENT ERECTED TO THE
MEMORY OF BARON Won KETTELER

Recently the Chinese government
dedicated noble monument 10 the
memory of Baron Won Ketteler on the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
GEOEGE SiPE, AN AGED MAN
WHO is A CHAMPION CHOPPER

George sipe, who lives in IIelam
township, near the town of Hellam.
Pa, York County, lays claim to being
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Iowa Has 1875 Rural Mail Routes.
Excursion to Isle of Pines.

A large number of Iowa people are In
tercsted i'll the Isle of Pines, off the coast
of Cuba, having invested in the isle
when it was supposed it belonged to the
United States and would be separated
from Cuba. y few days ago large ex-
cursion party started from Fairfield, en-
bracing about forty persons from differ
ent parts of the State. to make a trip to
the almost unknown isle, and to arrange
for caring for their property interests
there. They are understood to have Sc
cured large tract of land on the isle
and to be preparing to plant an Iowa
colony there and engage i'll farming and
gardening. The party went by way of
New Orleans.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
THE COTTON KING.

lie Has Made Millions in the Advanc-
ing Prices Since Last Fall.
Daniel J. Sully, who won renown in
a night, as the bull leader on the New
York cotton exchange, who made $780,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

Nothing bores an optimist like the
history of other peoples troubles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

There are times when four aces con-
stitute helping hand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

If men We're as good as they claim to
be they would not have to claim to be
as good as they are.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
SENATOR HOPKINS "RED HEAD.
How 1t Gave Him His First Start i'll
Congressional Leg islation.

When eX-C0ngrcssman Albert ].
Hopkins of Illinois took his oath in
Washington as United Stntes Senator
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

Don't impose on others in order 10
make an imposing show.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
DIR. oREsTEs A. BRowNsoN.

Distinguished American to Have n
Bronze Memorial.
The friends of DIR. Orestes Augustus
BrownsoE New England's distinguish
cd fheo1ogian, lecturer, patriot, editor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
AROUND A BIG STATE
INTERESTING ITEMS OF LATE
IOWA NEWS.
Muscatine Police Save Negro from Mob
Many Rural Mail Routes in State
Iowans Interested Go to Isle of Pines
Boys Life Saved by Skin Grating.

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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
REAPPoRTIoNMENT is VALID.
Court Holds Legislature Could
Change judicial District.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 23-The Supreme
Court this afternoon decided that the reap
poruoument of the Fourth Supreme Court
District, made few weeks ago by the Leg
1slature. is constitutional. This is the sub
Stance of the courts order denying the mo-
Lon for writ of mandamus to be directed
against Secretary of State William L. Van
deventer as Democratic nominee for ST.
preme Justice in the old Fourth District.
In deciding the motion. the court was di-
y1ded. four to one. Justices Kicks and
Boggs, Democrats, and Hand and Cart
wright, Republicans. are of the opinion that
the reapportionment is valid. Justice Ma
gruder, Republican. dissents from the ma
J0r1ty opinion. Oral announcement of the
courts decision was made from the bench
ana written opinion will be handed down
aater.
Other proceedings in the Supreme Court
were as follows:
Murphy vs.. People; leave to file additional alb
btr8cte.
! Wheeler vs.. Wheeler: order CT continuance set
aside; motion for time TO file briefs denied and
writ Of error dismissed
I AcDavid VS.. Sutton: motion 10 set aside order
of dismissal and for leave to make new parties.
% fle certified copy Of APPELLANTS Appellate
Court brief.
The following cases were taken on call:
chicago Union Traction Company Fortier;
Chicago Union Traction Co. VS.. Kellberg: North
Chicago Street Railway Company vs. Johnson;
ner; Ncrth Chicago Street Railway Company rs.
Polney; North Chicago Street Railway Company
VS.. Robert: People State Board Of EQualiza-
ton; Chicago VS.. Hanreddy: Arneson VS.. Hal
dane: De Koven vs.. Alsop; People -. Rose.
Court adjourned TO a. m. tomorrow
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

ings OF the combine and said that Decker
was present at most OF them He was not
sure to all OF the meetings. He said the
meetings were held behind closed doors IN
an ante-room Of the House chamber and at
John Schnettler's hall
He said that soma OF the combine r1erl-
bers were willing to accept $4,000. Others
wanted $4,000. and some wanted 10000 for
the passage OF the Suburban bill. Finally.
he stated $4,000 was agreed upon, and he.
acting under instructions from the COM
bine. completed the deal with Stock
The money was placed In the safety de-
posit box OF the Lincoln Trust Companys
vault. and he took one key and Stock the
other. The combine. he declared. was pre-
vented from passing the bill by an tnjunc-
ton
LITTLE CROSS
Murren was the only witness cross-exan-
ined by the defense. Attorney Bass asked
him few questions. but evidently was not
satisfied with the responses and quit
Philip Stock was the next witness. The
$1,000 was placed on a table before him
and he counted 1t 1t was the same money.
he declared. that he and Murrell placed in
the safety deposit box He repeated the
history OF the deal he made with John K
MurreI for the passage OF the bill.
George Potee manager Of the safety de-
posit department Of the Lincoln Trust Com
pany, testified that he rented the box to
Stock and Murrell. and identified the money
E E Murrell. George F. Robertson. Otto
Schumacher and William II. Tambiyn. for
mer members of the House OF Delegates.
who belonged to the combine and have
turned States evidence. testified as to the
combines meetings and the deal made to
pass the bill for $4,000. They corroborated
the testimony OF John K. Murrell and
Stock. and each said that Decker had at
tended most Of the combines meetings.
Charles W. Holtcamp. who was \ member
of the House of Delegates, but not IN the
combine, testified that Decker was supposed
to be In the combine
william H Lee, foreman OF the Decem-
Der Grand Jury, repeated the oath admin
istered to Decker. who was questioned as
to the combine and the $4,000 Doodle fund.
and said his recollection was that Decker
denied all knowledge of the Doodle deal
Deputy Sheriff Walsh testified that he
served the copy Of the Injunction prohib-
iting the passage OF the bill on Decker.
Decker did not take the witness stand in
his own defense. Several witnesses were in-
troduced TO prove that his reputation had
been good up to the time the Grand Jury
returned the Indictment against him.
Among these witnesses were: C. W. Muel-
Ter. NJ. ]. Heinsmann. John Murphy, W.
F. Knorr. William A Giraldin, L. F. Wei
bel and John L. Bolland.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

speech to the Jury. He talked only for
about ten minutes. his voice giving out
when he had about half completed lis ar
gument.
Simon s. Bass. one OF DeckeTs counsel.
obligingIy obtained glass OF water for the
Circuit Attorney. The water relieved Mr..
Folk OF his hoarseness and he continued. al
though it appeared that he was talking
with difficulty.
His argument was a plain statement of
the facts in the case.
"I told you.'' he said. what the State
expected to prove in this case. feel that
we have proved all our claims and believe
you. as Jurors. win 80 decide"
Mr.. Folk spoke Of their duty as Jurors in
the case and In closing said. your verdict
is important"
Attorneys Bass and Peery decided that
the defense would make no argument be-
fore the jury and waived the right. Decker
stated that he approved OF their course.
After the State had rested its case the
defense filed demurrer to the evidence. 1t
was shown by the testimony OF n. A. Buck,
official stenographer for the December Qeo)
Grand Jury. before which Decker was
charged with giving false testimony. that
the defendant acknowledged that he had
heard OF a safety-deposit box being rerted
and something about he key.
As TO the $4,000 Doodle fund and the deal
between Stock and Murren the witness.
however. denied knowledge.
Mr.. Bass, IN support OF his demurrer. ar
gued that. In this admission before tie
Grand Jury. Decker did not commit per
jury He contended that only Murrell end
Stock had positive knowledge OF the Doodle
fund and plans.
Judge Ryan remarked that he vas not
altogether satisfied that the case should go
to the jury on the States evidence. and
called upon the Circuit Attorney tor lis ar
gument- Mr.. Folk answered briefly. and
then Judge Ryan overruied the demurrer.
I'VE decided TO leave The remark of the
court fresh In the minds OF the jurors and
not attempt TO argue the case" said Judge
Bass.
I'VE feel that We will have good grounds
for a motion for new trial in the event
of a conviction by this jury. which We have
expected all along. We hope for light
MURRELL's TESTIMONY.
The testimony of the seventeen witnesses
for the State who were on the stand was
about the same as that given by them In
the trials Of all the other Doodle defend
ants who have thus far been convicted.
Louis Holy. a Deputy Circuit Clerk, was
the first witness. He testified concerning
the records Of the election at which Decker
was elected to the House OF Delegates
Adam Doerr. deputy clerk In Judge Doug
lass court. told of the swearing in OF the
Grand Jury for the December term, ls0l'
before which Decker is charged with having
given false testimony.
Patrick FitzGibbons. City Register. told
NJ neokersa oath Of office
Joseph N. Judge. clerk OF the House OF
Delegates. and George Mockler, secretary
OF the City Council. testified as to the record
of Council bin No. "A In the Municipal As
sembIy.
John K. Murreil was next called Murreil
was a member OF the House Of Delegates.
and belonged 20 the combine OF nineteen
He stated that the combine selected him to
represent its members in the deal with
Phil Stock for the passage OF the Suburban
bill
Murrell related the old story about meet
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO
TELL ABOUT ALUM BILL

At the end OF a conference last night
between Lieutenant Governor Lee. Circuit
Attorney Folk and Attorney General E c.
Crow. at the residence OF Mr.. Folk. II was
announced that Governor Lee would ap-
pear before the Grand Jury this morning at
10 o'clock.
1t Is understood that he made several i'm
portant statements last night that he had
overlooked in the excitement or had neg
lected 10 make at his previous examinations
before the Cole County Grand Jury.
1t was announced that Governor Lee will
to-day tell all that he knows concerning
the details OF the alum legislation Doodle
deal of 1901 It is said that the Lieutenant
Governor is prepared to tell a great many
facts that have not previously come to
light
After an hour spent at home with his
family, the Lieutenant Governor went to
the home OF Circuit Attorney Joseph w.
Folk to talk matters over with him. By
previous arrangement. E c. Crow. Attor-
ney General. was present. and the three sat
together until late hour. discussing the
details OF the conspiracy
There is reason TO believe that what Lee
will tell the Grand Jury to-day will help
TO cause indictments OF persons against
whom there have been no indictments UP
TO this time.
He seems very anxious about ;he posi-
bility OF Daniel J. Kelley becoming a wit
ness. and this fact may have helped TO
bring from him a more complete statement
than he ever gave before.
Mr.. Folk had not expected that he would
be able TO take Lieutenant Governor Lee
before the Grand Jury to-day, because Of
the trial OF Louis Decker. which he expect
ed would take up his time for another day.
The trial was ended and a verdict was re-
turned last night.
This clears the way for the prosecuting
officers TO give Lee as much time es he can
make use Of. and he will be the first wit
ness on the stand this morning.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

was one Of the committee that represented
this Government
An effort made tonight to obtain from
General Tyner or Mrs Tyner a statement
met with no success. Sfrs. Tyner stating
that they had nothing to say on the sub
ject. The suggestion was thrown out that
there might be something to give out by
General Tyner's side some time In the
future.
Mrs. Tyner apparently took the matter
very coo.ly II at all concerned about the
Postmaster Generals letter. she did not
show It in her manner to those who called
at the house during the evening. While re-
fusing to admit directly that General
Tyner received Mr.. Payne's letter. II was
evident from her answers to queries on the
subject that he either had receivd II or had
been made acquainted fully with its con-
tents.
General ryner is In q very weak and al
most helpless condition from his long sick
ness. He remains in his room most OF the
time and sees very few callers.
For men only, sos N Sixth street. two
doors south Of Woln-Wls0on.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

suit case himself. They wasted no time IN
crossing the tracks.
Few persons at the station recognized
him. though the train employees knew who
their distinguished passenger was. Then
the Lieutenant Governor and his faithful
wife were driven across Eads bridge to
their home in Cabanne.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
KPLING'S TRIBUTE TO THE ONLY MEN
WHO EVER BROKE A BRITISH SQUARE.

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Wen a you're eincine
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'Es ja-rubb o ON a
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You're cath but a hst-cas
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You for ubruka
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
100 Doses
For One Dollar

Economy In medicine must be neas-
ursd by two things-cost and effect It
cannot be measured By either alone. Il
Ii greatest in that medicine that does
the most for the money-that radically
and permanently cures At the least sz.
pense. That medicine ID
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
Hoods Jarsdpdrili0

1t purifes and enriches the blood, cures
pimples, eczema and all eruptions. tired.
hnguid feelings loss Of appetite and
general debility.
Hood's sarsaparIIIa promfsse %
cure and keeps the promlse.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
Two YEARS FOR LAWRENCE.
West End Hotel Clerk Pleads
Guilty and Is Sentenced.

Alvin ". Townsley Lawrence yesterday
afternoon entered plea of guilty to the
charge of stealing S1.5C0 from Leon Kahn
a guest at the West End Hotel. and was
sentenced by Judge Douglas to two years
Imprisonment in the Penitentiary.
Lawrence was a clerk at the hotel. He
had been discharged by Frank Lauber. the
landlord. and admitted. when brought back
from Los Angeles, Cal. that he took the
money. He fled to California, where he was
arrested Detective Louis Ziegler went aft
er him
Lawrences friends attempted TO settle his
case but all overtures to the hotel man.
Rgement and Kahn were refused. He at
tributes his downfall to liquor and women.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
LEE WILL APPEAR BEFORE
GRAND JURY THIS MORNING
Continued From Page One.

Crow the check was not in my possession -
Mr.. Lees explanation regarding his fur
nishing the check was given with more
animation than most of his interviews. He
feels that he has been maligned by insinu-
ations on this score.
Are you going to resign as Lieutenant
Governor he was asked. Many are suS-
gesting that you may do Sc"
TO tell the truth I have not given the
matter a moments thought" he replied. Il
repeat that 1 am out OF politics. don't
care much about II one way o. the other. =
The Lieutenant Governor, while not say
ing definitely that he will resign, was evil
IDENTIFY not unwilling for this deduction 20
be drawn. He feels that in his present con-
dition the political end of life is worth the
candle.
CAN'T MAKE HONEST
LIVING IN POLITICS.
Il am a poor man." he added. Il intend
to devote the rest OF my life to making some
money for my family. One can't do it hon
estly in politics"
Did you advise Kelley to hire William j.
Stone as an attorneyy' he was asked.
Kelley came to me and said that he had
hired Stone TO prosecute cases against the
alum. manufacturers. ! told him that i
thought he had made a mistake. told him
that Stone spent too much time with poll
tics and not enough with law, and that
therefore he would not be much OF prose
cutor. advised him 10 hire F. y. Judson
and Simon Bass. which he did. believe. /
don't think Stone knew anything Of cor
ruption with the alum deal
Anyway, II is only fair to state that
Stone was hired by Kelley on his own judg-
Tt mine
and simply told him my opinion when it
was asked"
Did you say that Folk was a Id ass
while in Kansas City,"
No. did cuss Phelps and Shannon. and
do Yet Neither one has any love for me-
and ! have none for them What really
happened was this:
The Deputy Marshal while serving me
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

with the subpoena said that he thought
Folk was damned ass for having me
served with a subpoena in a case about
which knew nothing The reporter took
the statement for my own. and thus the
confusion. Personally. have high re-
gard for Folk. 1t is not my way to speak
disparagingly OF an officer who is doing
his duty.
BROTHER NOT AUTHORIZED
TO MAKE STATEMENT.
Bob had no right to say that 1 did not
want to come back and convict some of the
Senators for perjury. He had no authority
TO make such a statement. do not think
that 1 can tell the st. Louis Grand Jury
or the Circuit Attorney anything that will
be OF service-especially about this session.
told the Cole County Grand Jury all that
knew about the session two years ago.
There is no need TO have me here.
4 win so before the st. Louis body Just
as soon as 1t desires me. / do not know
when / will see either Folk or Crow. I
have no engagement with either OF them"
Have threats been made against you.
GOvernor?'
Word has been brought to me that some
of my enemies have threatened me with
physical harm. / am prepared for them.
H.
With that Mr.. Lee held out penitentiary-
made cane-one of the kind that is heavy
enough to kin a man at one blow.
Though ! am a sick man. I think I am
able TO care for myself in any emergency,
Threats against my life cannot move me
from my course and make me take bach
single thing which l have said. This
cane is not the only way In which I am
armed, I am prepared for anything and
, care not for threats"
SAYS BoODLERs CANNOT
FRIGHTES HIM.
who threatened your
THAT 1 do not care to say. 1t Is suf
fcient for me to know that 1t is best fol
me to care for myself Boodlers cannot
frighten me-
As the train approached East St Louis
the Lieutenant Governor spoke to his wife
across the aisle.
Il am going to take carriage here and
drive over home" he explained J an
/ afraid there will be q good many people at
the Union Station and do not care TO SET
them want 10 20 home and rest
The Lieutenant Governor had telegraphed
for the carriage from Dwight. Ill II was
waiting for him at the East St. Louis sta
ton Holding the arm Of his wife. he led
her to the waiting carriage. carrying hi
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
To-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearings were S,s52lS;
balances 81. .IO5. .g73. Local discount rates
were firm between and 8 per cent Do
Ipestic exchange was quoted as follows:
Kew York. 40c premium bid, SOC premium
asked: Chicago. sc premium hid. Ice premi-
lim asked: Cincinnati. Louisville and New
Orleans. par bid. 10c premium asked.
Wheat closed higher at 72ssc May. I3d
use No. red. Corn closed lower at Ss'sc
asked May, 40sta4lc No. 2 mixed. Oats
closed at &c May. 33Izc No. .
The local market for spot cotton un-
changed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

Cobbe with as much speed as possible. and
return TO Galadi. ! can only carry sufficient
water for the march to Gumburru, return
ing directly. I shall therefore be unable to
advance against the enemy IL the latter
holds back"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
DISASTER STOPS BRITISH IN SOMALILAND;
SQUARE CRUSHED BY MAD Null Aii'S MEN.

OF From
is sOvrwnlm S
Stand Against Hords of ayage
MoreTh Mel heir Way o
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
Fir. o.n... s1.soo Damage.

Fire which started in a shed in the rear
Of John ]. O'Neirs grocery and saloon at
No. ESQ Clark avenue. caused damage
estimated at a.5oo yesterday afternoon
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

Scotch and Nottingham lace cur
tains. 81 and 4 yards long, range
in price SIS up TO $500 a pair
Our special selections OF Arabian
Lace Curtains are priced $40 up
as high as $500 n pair. They
come with edge only or insertion
and edge-made on best quality
OF cable net - 3is yards long.
Most of them are our direct i'm
portations styles only shown
here in ST. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

For men only. sos n. Sixth street. two
doors south ot wolff-Wilson.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

Residence telephone as low as 2-3 cents a
day. Bell Telephone Company OF Missouri.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

Excuse me. Joe.
But you ought to see
The new Custom Toe
-Four Dollar values for Three
At BOEHMER'S.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
TYNER IS REMOVED;
WIFE ABSTRACTED
PUBLIC PAPERS.

Continued From Page One.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

f2S .3o to Savannah, Ga, and Return
Via Louisville and Nashville Railroad, &C.
count Southern Baptist Convention Tickets
on sale May to Z, limited to May %: but
may be extended To June !. Three trains
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24
FOUR YEARS BELIEVED
TO BE THE VERDICT
IN DECKER'S CASE.

Continued From Page One.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Tai. Laxative Bromo Qdinins Tablets. An
GrIls lists refund the mobey II II fails 10 cure.
E.-N Groves signature n on each box. Sc
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-24

IRIS UNABLE TO RE1REA 1FRoM