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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
THE PASSING OF HANNA
Dying Ohio Senator Holds Tenaciously
to the Little Spark
of Life.


of Life.
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Han
mas pulse was entirely imperccptible
at $50 p. m. The end was near. All
members of the family were sum
moned to the bedside
AT 4 o'clock in the morning, follow
ing sinking spell, which made it ap-
parent that the distinguished patient
was nearing his end, the family were
aroused and entered the sickroom. In
the meantime, messages were sent to
Governor Herrick, General Dick, Sen.
ators Scott and Kittridge, William Mel.
son Cromwell and others advising
them of Mir. Hanna's critical condi.
ton and shortly thereafter they mad
assembled in room adjacent to the
one in which the senator lay. Presi-
dent Roosevelt was notified also.
The following official bulletin was Is
sued at s a. IN. Monday by the sena-
tors physicians:
.'Since 3 a. m. Senator Hanna has
slowly lost ground and no longer able
to take nourishment by the mouth. His
temperature is not so high, but his
pulse has become more rapid and
weaker, and his respirations have in
creased In frequency"
Secretary Dover, said at 11:4O a. M,
on leaving Senator Hanna's apart
ment that the patient was becoming
gradually weaker. AT times his pulse
showed some Improvement, but as it
was very irregular, the faint indica-
tons of improvement from time TO
time were not sufficient to raise the
hopes of the members of the family at
the senator's bedside.
Cans of oxygen were hurriedly taken
to Senator Hanna's room Mt 1855 p.
III. The faint flicker of life still re-
naming was being maintained by the
administration of powerful stimulants.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
w. ]. Bryan offers Unique Rewarafor
q Platform.

In order, Mr.. Bryan says, to show
how impossible it is for the so-called
democrats, who have opposed the
last two national platforms of the
democratic party, to construct a
platform satisfactory even to
themselves, he makes the following
offer:
"One hundred dollars Gin gold,
silver, or paper, as they may choose)
will be given for a Democratic plat
form for 1904 covering the following
subjects, including imperialism,
trusts, money, tariff and labor upon
which the New York World, the
Boston Herald, the Brooklyn Eagle,
the Richmond Times, the Chicago
Chronicle, the St. Paul Globe, the
Louisville Courier-Journal, the
Nashville American, the Memphis
Commercial Appeal and the Atlanta
Journal will agree.
ssey ca4.ne,4~sdl agree on the
same platform, proportionate sum
will be given Tor any platform on
which two OF more Of the above
named papers will agree. If no
two Of them can agree upon the
same platform the sum of $40 will
be given to any one of the above
named papers which will prepare
and print in its own columns such
a platform, provided no Republican
paper Of equal circulation within
ten day claims such platform as a
Republican document.
Five dollars extra will be given
to any one Of the said papers which
will secure letter from either Mr..
Cleveland, Mr.. German or MIR. Par
ker indorsing all Of the platform
proposed by it.
"If these papers cannot agree up
on platform, how can they expect
to dictate platform acceptable to
those who voted the ticket in 1896
and 1900? If their failure to agree
is due, not to differences of opinion,
but to disinclination to make their
views known, how can they contend
that they favor honest methods and
are trying to appeal to honest
people?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
DUCKS AND GULLs sTARvE
Can Catch No Food in Lake Michigan Be-
cause 1t Is Frozen

Chicago, Feb. 15.-With Lake Mich
igan practically frozen over seagulls
by the tens of thousands are starving
to death because they cannot find open
water in which to catch their food. At
the few little open patches around the
harbors both ducks and gulls are gath
ering in great numbers, but they are
SO weakened by lack Of food that
many of them are helpless
The Chicago river is full of gulls
as far as Rush street bridge, and some
gulls, hungler than the rest, have got
as far as Lake street. Hundreds of
ducks are frozen to death on the ice
foes Off the harbor. Even the live
ducks are not worth shooting, us they
are too poor to eat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Oswego; N. Y, Feb. 1.-TWO fire
men were injured, one fatally, in the
fire which practically destroyed the
large plant Of the Corn Products com
pany in this city, causing a loss esti-
mated at $1O0O,000. John Dougherty,
n truckman, fell distance of fifty
feet. Both his legs were broken, and
he received internal injuries from
which he died later. Several other
liremen were slightly burned and frost
bitten during their battle with the
flames.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Protection Of Prairie chIcken,.

Dubuque, Ia, Feb. 15.-Iowa sports
men are stirred over bill to be intro
duced in the state Legislature, proposed
by Game Warden Lincoln, prohibiting
the shooting Of prairie chickens for
period of five years. The Dubuque
Gun club is circulating petition,
which Will be presented to the legis-
lature, protesting against the adoption
of the bill. The game warden contends
that the birds are being cxterminated
rapidly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

When the friends of the rival claim.
ants of the discovery of anasthesia
We're proposing monuments for each
other Oliver Wendell Holmes suggest
ed that all should unite in erecting a
single memorial, with central group
symbolizing painless surgery, statue
Of Jackson on one side, a statue of
Morton on the other and the inscription
beneath, ITO EUther."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
The Mexican boundary Line.

The international boundary line be-
tween the United States and the repub-
lie of Mexico is marked by pyramids
of stones placed at irregular distances
along the line all the way from the
Rio Grande to the Pacific ocean. Wher-
ever 1t was found practicable to do SO
these pyramids were built on proml-
nent peaks at road crossings, fords,
etc. The line was not surveyed, as is
the usual custom, the location Of the
monuments being based ON astronom.
ical calculations and observations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Escaped murder Rccanturca.

Keokuk, Ia, Feb. 12.-Sheriff Ram
sey of Van Buren, county passed this
city having in custody Charles c.
Cackley, who had been arrested in
southern Missouri on the charge of
shooting and killing Marshal Fenster.
macker of Pennington, Ia, Sept. 0,
1897. Cackley was arrested ut the
time, but escaped from the Jail at Keo-
sauQun. The shooting occurred while
Fenstermaker was trying to arrest
Cackley on charge of horse stealing.
Cackley was taken to Keosauqua to
QWait trial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Fort Dodge. Ia, Feb. l3.-AIrs.
Gustav Nelson, n wealthy widow
of Gowrie, south of here, was muir
dered by her 2G-year-old daughter
Hulda, who, while in fit of tempo.
rnry insanity, dashed out her moth
er's brain while the latter was asleep
After informing her aunt of the deed,
the girl ended her own life by drown
ing in a cistern.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

st. Louis, Feb. 15.-William j.
Lemp, the st. Louis brewer, commit
ted suicide in his home by shooting
himself in the head. Mr.. Lemp had
been brooding for some time over the
death of his son aad of his intimate
friend, Colonel Pabst of Milwaukee.
1t is supposed that dependency caused
by those two deaths led to his self.
1aStruction
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Goodman Gonrong-we don't git
nothin' at that house. asked the wo-
man fur some cold vittles, a cup of
cawfey, some clothin' an place to
sleep in the barn, an, by gum, she said
was comm it little too strong, an
she shet the door in my face.
Tuffold Knut-Thats wot We git, We
blame fool, fur putin all yer begs in
one ask it.-Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Annoying,

Layzee-My wife isn't exactly IN an
archist, but she annoyed me this morn
Ing with one of her incendiary speeches.
Jenks-You don't say so?
Layzee-Yes, she said, Henry, get up
this minute and make the fire."-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
BIRTHDAY OF LINCOLN
Observed in All Parts of the Country by
Suspension of Business and
Banqucts.

Chicago, Feb. 13.-Lincoln's birth
day was observed in Chicago by all
public offices, courts, banks, the board
of trade, and the stock exchange These
institutions were closed. At night sew
eral banquets and meetings We're held
in honor of the great emancipation. APP
propriate ceremonies were held in all
the schools. The day was observed all
over the country. Here the principal
banquet was given by the Marquette
club, and Secretary Shaw was guest
of honor.
New York, Feb. 13.-Two of the
many dinners in honor of I.incolns
birthday We're given by the Chicago
society of New York at Delmonicos
and the Republican club at the Wall
dorf. AT the latter Secretary Moody
was one of the speakers.
indianapolis, Feb. 10. - Lincoln day
was celebrated by banquet at the
Columbia club. Three hundred guests
sat down, including Senator Bever-
a~- Washingt ofss.ss.s,--.lr.- v.27rs-s,,.-.e to
the memory of Abraham Lincoln was
the burden of the invocation of Chap
lain Couden on the converting of the
house.
st. Paul, Feb. 10. = The feature
of the celebration of Lincoln's birthday
here was banquet. Representative
Davidson, of Wisconsin, was the prin-
cipal speaker.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
chefoo Reports the Renn,...

Chefoo, Feb. 15.-It is reported that
10000 japanese troops We're landed at
Dove bay last Wednesday morning,
and that they We're met by the Rus
slams, who engaged them in a hand
to-hand fight. The reports say the Jap
anese were driven back. 1t is also re-
ported that japanese troops have been
landed forty miles further west.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

"Have you ever done anything to
make the world happierT" asked the
solemn looking person with the un-
barbered hair. =
Sure" answered the Jolly man with
the double chin. II was once invited to
sing in public and declined."-Indian.
apolis Sentinel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
At the Dinner Party.

Surely you are not going yet, Mr..
Parry Noo?"
II must, ma'am."
But won't you stay for the feast
of reason and the flow Of soul?"
Thanky. ma'am, but reckon I've
already ct an drunk NIL that's good for
me."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Waterloo. Ia. Feb 13.-Judge
Franklin c. Pratt of the district court
has declared the Iowa antitrust law
unconstitutional. and rendered de-
cision in favor of the Illinois Central;
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, and
the Chicago Great Western railways.
indicted by the Blackhawk grand jury
on charge of conspiring to fix the
charges for car demurrage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
The Ambition. climber

The Guide-Well, here we are on the
peak at last.
The Tourist-oh, guide, do you mean
to say we can get no higher? Don't say
that can ascend no further.
The Guide-Well, you can climb up
this alpenstock If you want to. It's sew
enTeet long.-Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Report from minister Allen.

Washington, Feb. 1.-Two cable
grams have been received at the state
department from Minister Allen at
Seoul, dated the 10th inst, both re-
ferring to the naval engagements off
Chemulpo. The minister in his first
dispatch reports the arrival of twenty
one japanese naval vessels at Chemul-
pc on the afternoon of the 9th. Two
Russian naval vessels-the Nariag and
korietz-were in Chemulpo harbor,
and attempted to prevent the landing
of Japanese forces, but with no sue
cess. The foreign naval vessels, the
minister says We're generally leaving
the harbor. There was report that
the japanese naval vessels had capt.
urcd Russian transports off Makpo on
the 9th.
The second dispatch says: "a run
ming naval engagement took place in
Chemulpo harbor, beginning about
noon. The Variag and the Korietz
again attempted to escape, but failed.
The Nariag was injured. On their re-
turn the Japanese naval vessels an
nounced officially that they would at
tack the place at i o'clock D. m. AT
the latter hour the Korietz blew up
and sank. She was Il slow vessel,
which made it difficult for her to es-
cape. The Japanese naval vessels at
tack the Variag from the outside har-
Dor until she sank. Twenty-Five hun.
dred japanese troops are in Seoul"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
A Pampcred Ambition.

"That boy says his only ambition is
to make living without working"
"What are his parents going to do
for him."
make politician out of him."
troit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
The Joys of Mntrimony.

'Is your daughter happily married,
Mrs. Cashleigh?"
ooh, my, yes! She and her husband
are both devoted to their clubs and
often don't see each other for weeks
at o time."-Chicago Record Herald
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Toxic, Feb. 15.-The date of the for
ward movement of the main body of
the japanese army has not been dis
closed, but ii probably will be de-
ferred until after the completion of
naval operations. The publication of
the numbers of soldiers at the points
of mobilization is still forbidden. The
mobilization is progressing with sur
prising celebrity and great precision.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Berlin, Feb. 15.--The position of the
German government respecting the
Russo-Japanesc war is well defined.
1t is exact neutrality in act, but in
sentiment it is sympathetic toward
Russian predominance in China rather
than japanese predominance there, be.
cause Germany believes the k;lise.'s
"yellow peril very real.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Che Drnroerat.
arFlo'Al rAr.n OF COUNTY AND olrv.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. II, 1904.
Senator Hanna is Dead.

Senator Hanna died at the Airing
ton hotel in Washington Monday
evening Of Typhoid fever. The
deceased for several years past has
been the foremost character in
American politics. There will be
an official funeral in the Senate
Chamber to-day
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Chicago, Feb. LITTLE 10-year-old
daughter Of William Clingen is dead
of injuries received in the Iroquols
tbeater fire, making the 515th victim of
that catastrophe, according to the cor
Oner'S records
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Ar Mort cnt. Get The

Elsie-I don't believe that story
about "Puss In Boots" How could a
cat have seven league boots?
Robbie-Maybe giant threw 'em at
him one night.-Philadelp Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
BAL. T|MORE is RISING
Work Regun on a Big Job of
Cleaning UP the Fire
Debris.
CITIZENS ARE MORE OPTIMISTIC
Contracts for Rebuilding Are Signed
and Business Is Going on
In Meny Lines.
CITIZENS ARE MORE OPTIMISTIC
s4.ss+++sa.s.s4sa
BALTIMORE FIRE FACTS.

/. Total loss (estimateD s10o,oUo,OOO;
!. Number of blocks burned S0T
!. Number of buildings burned $500
!. Burned area in acres 1404
!. Number firms burned out 1000
!. Insurance involved $4,000, 900
!. Number companies affected 1907
!. Persons thrown out of work $4,000 Z
!. Duration of fire in hours 32j
|. Number policemen on guard 1,100j.
/ Regiments of militia 81
!. Fire engines engaged 1859:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
ALEx1Err REPORTS DAMAGES
All of Them, He Says, Arc neparab1o. pa

All of Them, He Says, Arc Reparablc. Bat.
tlcships Most Complicated.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 12.-The car
has received telegram from Viceroy
AleXieff, describing the damage done
to the Russian warships during the
Dombardment by the Japanese fleet
at Port Arthur. 1t says: "The Care
witch and Pallada were brought into
the harbor Tuesday. The Retyizau is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Hays Note to the Powers.

Washington, Feb. 10.-Sccretary Hay
has addressed an Identical note 10 a
number of European powers to ascer-
tain If they are willing to join in a
notice TO Russia and Japan that dur
ing hostilities and thereafter the neu-
trality and integrity of China must be
recognized. "Details of the note are
not obtainable in advance of the re-
ceipt of replies. 1t is known, however
that exchanges already huve taken
place which justifies the state depart
ment in expecting favorable responses
to its note. The matter has created
a great sensation in diplomatic circles
here
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Joseph Chamberlain Goes to Egypt,

London, Feb. 12.-Joseph Chamber
lain and Mrs. Chamberlain have start
ed for Cairo, Egypt, on prolonged
holiday. Lady Curzon of Keddleston,
wife of the viceroy of India, and their
children. have arrived in London.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
XYomnn SufIragists in CounciI

Washington, Feb. 10.-The National
American Woman's Suffrage associa-
ton began its thirty sixth annual con-
yention here to-day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

does your daughter play Mozart?"
inquif led the young man with gold
glass IS.
81 think she does" answered Mrs.
Cum fox affably. "But think she pre-
fers whist." Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Was No. Captured by The Japs.

London, Feb. 1o.---A dispatch to the
Central News from st. Petersburg says
the steamer Voronej. belonging to the
Russian volunteer fleet, which had
sailed from Nladivostock, and which
was believed to have been captured
by the Japanese, has arrived safely at
SinganOre
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Baltimore Feb. PA most cheer
full advance Baltimore has been made
in emerging from the dark cloud cast
upon 1t by the great contlagration of
last Sunday and Monday. An Incl
dent that inspired the whole communi-
ty with tremendous confidence was the
resumption of business by the banks,
deposits being received and checks
honored in the usual way. 1t would
be difficult to estimate the volume
of transactions in that respect, but
according to the leading bankers it
was gratifyingly large in view of ex-
listing conditions.
Optimistic Feeling Is Growing.
The knowledge that Baltimore's ter
minl facilities are intact, and that
the grain elevators were not involved
in the fiery tornado has also served
TO promote popular conviction that
the situation is not so dark as it has
heretofore appeared. Indeed the OPP
timistic feeling is manifestly growing
that the calamity, though narrowing
in every detail, will give the city an
opportunity to readjust itself on new
and more modern plans.
Cleaning Up Is Progressing Rapidly.
The progress which has been made
in the work of clearing the debris from
the streets in the burned district seems
almost magical Baltimore street,
which at sunrise was confused mass
of rubbish, is practically cleaned, and
likewise South street, one of the great
banking thoroughfares. Hanover
street. near where the fire started, was
made passable for wagons, and Bratt
street, long avenue of trade, is clear
of membranes all the way through.
Many dangerous walls were pulled
down, among them being those of the
Hurst building, in which the fire start
ed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
APANESE GET
A BAD BACKSET
Attempts at Landing Repulsed by
the Russians with Heavy
Losses.
CUT TO PIECES BY cossAcKs
Fate of One Force According to Rus.
sian Official Report.
CUT TO PIECES BY cossAcKs
RUSSIAN SHIP is SAFE IN PORT
Which Was Reported Captured by
the Japs Heavy Firing in Pc.
Chilli Straits = Six Ship.
loads of Coal Captured.

London, Feb. 15.-rhe Daily mails
Port Arthur correspondent under date
of Feb. 10, says: "Oficial advices
state that the Japanese landed GOO sol
diers near Talien Wan with dis
astrous results, 40 being sabred
by Cossacks. The remainder escaped
to their ships. 1t is further stated
that the Japanese landed Mt Dove bay,
where thirty of them were killed and
the remainder retreated.
London, Feb. 15.-The Daily Nails
New Chwang correspondent, under
date of Feb. II, cables: According to
official Port Arthur kilograms the Jap
anese landed force yesterday Mt
Pigeon bay, west of Port Arthur. They
were then attacked by troops and by
the batteries, and were defeated with
heavy loss"
Chefoo, Feb. ia steamer arriv-
ing here from Port Arthur reports that
heavy firing was heard in the straits
of Pe-Chi-Li at midnight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Plenty Dronned.

Flytter-I suppose there's money to
be picked up in the stock market.
Flutterer-There ought to be. WHY.
l myself have dropped considerable Of
1t there.-Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Report That Is Not Confined.

Areport originating with a Japanese
firm having correspondents in Toxic
was circulated L in / .enaon- TO the Ell
Nss--'s.r sthrec Russian cruisers, pre-
sumably the Vladivostock squadron,
had been torpedoed in the Sraits of
Tsugaro. The japanese legation has
heard nothing contirmatory of this re-
port, though it has come to it from
several sources. The legation officials
received the report with considerable
reserve, it being considered "too good
to be true"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
United States Is Neutral.

Washington, Feb. 12.--Prcsident
Roosevelt has signed the proclamation
declaring the neutrality of this gov.
eminent in the Russo. Japanese war.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
coal Ships Captured.

Nagasaki, Feb. 15.-Six Norwegian
steamers chartered by Russian naval
contractor have been captured. The
vessels are the Lena, Activ, Sentis,
Sierstad, Argo and Hermes. They car
ried coal cargoes. The Hermis has
arrived here under convoy of cruiser.
1t is rumored that 1880 Japanese sol
diers have been killed. presumably by
the sinking of transport.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

st. Petersburg, Feb. 10, 2:45 a. m.
A communication from yiceroy
AleNieff, just received, confirms the re-
port of the landing of 10000 Japanese
troops at Chemulpo. The viceroy adds
that reports have been received of at
tempts to cut the telegraph wires along
the Chinese Eastern railway, and also
to destroy one Of the abutments of the
sungari bridge. These attempts, he
adds, we're Immediately detected and
decisive measures taken to guard the
funny
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

1t is better to live rich than to die
rich.-Johnson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Picking, Feb. 15.-An imperial cdict
declares that the court has no inten-
tion of leaving the capital.