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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
SIXTEEN LOST IN a MINE
Explosion Catches tho Miner. in Co.
Pit In Washington Twelve Dead
Have lseen Recovered.

Explosion Catches tho Miners In a Ce--l
Pit In Washington Twelve Dead
Have been Recovered.
Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 9.-The mining
town of Burnett has been the scene OF
frightful explosion. An air Of pro-
found gloom pervades the little town.
The death list will probably reach six
teeen, twelve bodies having already
been recovered from the Burnett coal
mine, where the explosion occurred.
The cause of the explosion has not
been ascertained. 1t is believed by
many that fire damp was responsible
for the disaster.
But little hope is entertained for the
other four men known to have been in
the mine. Joseph Forsyth, foreman
with the working party, is the only
one rescued alive. Gus Strand, of the
first rescue party, was overcome by
gas, but was saved by the second par
ty. All the bodies brought out were
badly burned about the face and ex-
posed parts Of the body. The theory
is advanced that a dust explosion fol-
lowed the discharge Of blast.
Later.-Two more bodies have been
found, bringing the total Of known
dead to fourteen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Resolutions Passed By Delaware County
Free Rural Mail Carriers.

Resolved, That we endorse the
work Of our national and state as
sociations, and that we promise our
unqualified support to that earnest
faithful, progressive worker, Nation
al President Frank Ii, Cunningham,
and his able supporters, the other
national and state officers; and we
realize that but for the earnest work
of our organization we would not
have received the increase in salary
which we now enjoy.
Resolved, That we endorse the
Fairbanks bill in behalf of rural
carriers as presented at the last ses-
lion Of congress.
Resolved, That we recognize
md appreciate the good work that
las been, and is being done for us
our official paper, the r. +. d.
WIS. That we elect its editor, FL.
Windsor, an honorary member of
unity association and promise
carrier in our county will
he paper by continuous
Inscription.
department
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
A Rebelliou. Actor.

Frederick Lemnitre, the French &C.
tor, was playing Robert Macaire In q
town Of France where two soldiers of
the garrison represented the policemen
who had to arrest him. In the spirit
Of his part he gave one Of them Wig
orous kick. 'Ha, we must see to thisv'
cried the Infatuated soldier and prompt
ly knocked Lemaitre into the orchestra.
At this there was terrific din, and
the soldier began to SEQ that the vim
dication of his uniform was not. popu-
lar. But Lemnitre, when he regained
the stage, took the ~gendarme by the
hand and said: "Excellently well done,
my friend. The uniform must be. re-
spected even in the theater. Come to
lunch with me tomorrow and bring
your comrade."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
HER GREAT FICTITIOUS FORTUNE
All of 1t Represented by Asset. In the
Hands of ANDREW Carnegie"

All of 1t Represented by Assets in the
Hands of ANDREW Carnegie"
The alleged fortune of the woman is
all held by ANDREW Carnegie" ac-
cording to documentary" proof found
in a bundle of papers left by her in the
hands of Iri Reynolds. The "docu-
ments," however. are worth just the
paper they are written on-as the case
stands now. The bundle of securities
in the hands Of Iri Reynolds. on which
he loaned her money without seeing
what they were-just taking her word
for it because she was the wife of
DR.. Chadwick, and he was too gallant
to doubt lady's word-when opened
proved to contain certificate of trus-
teeship signed by Andrew Carnegie
declaring that he held for Mrs. Chad
wick, to whom he was to pay the In
come, his trusteeship ending Aug. 20,
1902, British railway bonds and bonds
of the United States Steel Corporation
aggregating $10,24G,00O. This certif-
cate was dated Feb. q, 1901.
The certificate says that this large
fortune was delivered to Carnegie
for Mrs. Chadwick by her uncle,
Frederick d. Mason, personally in his
life time (now deceased). Besides this
asset" there are two notes held by
the Citizens National bank, of Oberlin,
o., one for 100000 and one for $780,
COO; another note for $500, 600 said by
Il oo yrt,ff 10 1,n IN, ,f,%o
other note for 5000, OoO-all signed by
ANDREW Carnegie" This makes her
assets $16,496,OOO. Subpoenas have
been issued for several witnesses to
appear before the grand jury, and
naturally the first name Oh the list Of
subpoenas is ANDREW Carnegie"
Only one bank has been hit hard
enough to fail-the Citizens National,
Oberlin-and President Beckwith, Of
this bank, indicted for misapplication
of its funds, has made full statement
the pith of which is that the induce
ments offered him by the woman
We're: That his bank was to be made
the trustee of Mrs. Chadwick's estate;
that the president ana Cashier Spear
were each to receive yearly salary Of
$4,000 for their services, and that an
additional bonus of $4,000 was to be
paid to the bank when the loans We're
repaid. On this promise, without even
telegraphing Carnegie to ask him
about his signature to the notes, the
two officers let Mrs. Chadwick have
the money that broke the bank.
1t is the opinion of some of the lead
ing attorneys Of Cleveland that
charge of forgery cannot be made to
hold in connection with these notes.
Mrs. Chadwick has not sold or attempt
ed to sell the notes for cash. She has
obtained money from various sources
on the statement of Iri Reynolds that
She, to the best of his knowledge and
belief, held securities of certain val
ue, and whether he proves correct or
otherwise in his estimate of the value
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

should provide printed code of in
structions for the rural carriers,
giving them definite instructions in
regard to their duties, and also
code of instructions for the patrons.
Resolved, That we most earnest
ly request patrons to purchase
stamps and stamped envelopes of
their carrier and not leave pennies
in the boxes for payment Of postage,
especially in the winter, thus caus-
ing delay, annoyance and actual
misery to the carrier, and that we
think the department should come
to the aid Of the carrier in this par
ticular, and require that all mail
matter left in the boxes have
postage previously affixed.
Resolved, That the law in regard
to publishers folding their publica-
tions SO as to facilitate the handling
of same in the mails, should be Wig
orously enforced.
Resolved, That carriers should
occasionally exchange routes in
order to familiarize themselves with
the entire r. T. d. service from
their postoflice, as well as to increase
fraternity and sympathy among
each other; also that the postmaster
should occasionally serve the routes
in person.
Resolved, That the patrons should
be more particular in placing their
box for the convenience Of the car
rier and that they should adhere to
the department instructions in re-
gard to placing boxes.
Resolved, That we congratulate
the township trustees upon the i'm
proved condition of the roads; tina,
every rural carrier should make q
special study of road improvement
and assist all in their power to gel
better roads; every carrier should
become member Of the Iowa Coco
Roads Association.
Resolved, That this Association
respectfully ask Congressman Bird
sail to use his influence to give this
county complete rural free delivery
service.
/ Resolved, That it is the sense O
this Association that we petition The
4 postmaster general through ou1
state and national association, t.
grant the rural carriers of the nation
a day in which to meet in the capa
city Of their Association for the bet
terment of their condition and TO
the general good of the service.
Resolved, That the carriers o
this county extend their heartfelt
thanks to the newspapers of til
county for their influence and tn
help they have extended in our be
| half.
Resolved, That we extend ou
thanks to our state secretary, &. ?
j Clark, for his efforts in our behalf
Il Resolved, That these resolution
be published in the papers of tn
county
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
ATTACK ON THE sEvAsroPoL
Jap Torpedo Boats Said To BE After Her
Other War News

London, Dec. 12.-An unofficial re-
port from Port Arthur, according to
Toxic dispatch in the Daily Mail, says
that japanese topedo-boat destroyers
attacked the Russian battleship Sc
vastopol at the mouth of the harbor
the night of Dec. 8, with what results
Is not known.
The Daily Telegraph's correspondent
before Port Arthur reports under date
of Dec. 8, that there We're desperate
encounters last week. The Daily Tele-
graphs Tientsin correspondent learns
from official japanese sources that the
Japanese casualties at Port Arthur the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
civil service for CANAL.

Washington, Dec. s.-Henry F.
Green, member Of the United States
civil service commission, has left for
Panama, where he goes at the request
Of PRESIDENT toosevell 10 study Con.
ditions in the canal zone preparatory
to the appointment Of an army Of ems
ployes to build the great waterway.
The president has deemed that all en-
ployes on the canal, outside the grade
of common laborers, shall be placed
in the classified service.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Tot.l Amount of IIer Debt..

The extent of her operations is now
believed to be approximately as follows:
Secured from Citizens National bank
of Oberlin and various sources in and
about Lorain county, Ohio, $500, 600;
borrowed from Herbert d. Newton,
$19O, 600; borrowed from business man
in Pittsburg, 100000; total, 81, 100, 600.
Against this stands security Of known
value on one notssa.lounting to $1,sOO,
which fs- he'' Iri Reynolds. The
% received by Mrs.
burg may run us
1T it is believed that
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
HOW SHE PLAYED REYNOLDS
Her Story Of Her origin-Four Notes 10
$4,000 Each Ms a Present.

Her Story OF Her Origin-Four Notes for
$4,000 Each Ms a Present.
Cleveland, o., Dec. 12.-Secretary
1ri Reynolds declares that his implicit
belief in the statements made to him
by Mrs. Chadwick, in which she de-
clared herself to be the illegitimate
daughter of Andrew Carnegie, was the
impelling cause Of his financial dealing
with her. t.'She told me-" said Reyn-
olds, that she was the Legitimate
daughter Of Andrew Carnegie, and 1
believed her. refused to
say anything about her or her affairs
because l deemed 1t my duty to pro-
tect her in the story of her birth, as
she had given it to me.
when she told me the story of be-
ing the daughter Of Andrew Carnegie
her husband, DIR. Chadwick, was pres
ent, and he believed the story us l did.
The stories of her giving large sums Of
money to her husband IRE false. He
Is now in Europe, and is penniless.
Just to show the methods of Mrs.
Chadwick will tell of what she offer
ed to do for me about one year ago.
She came to me in my Office here, and
said that she wished me to accept a
present from her.
"She then offered me 500, 600 in four
notes of $4,000 each. The notes were
drawn by her, and she declared that
they We're Us good as gold. They may
have been, for know that her notes
for similar amounts had been negotia-
ted in banks in this city, and had been
taken up at maturity. OF course, as an
officer Of the bank could not accept
such present and remain in the insti.
tuition. was compelled either to resign
or decline the present of the notes, and
declined the notes."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

Ames Ia. Dec. 12.-The Iowa Agri.
cultural Union is to hold its first an.
nual meeting at the Iowa State college
in this city on Jan. 70 and IS next. In
connection with this event the live
stock breeders meeting has been ar.
ranged for Jan. 10 and 11,and the state
drainage convention for Jan. 10 anu a
Rates hav ebeen arranged for on ali
the railroads in Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
PROCEEDINGS IN
NATIONS CONGRESS
Doings of the Lawmakers in the Sen.
ate and the House Of
Representatives.

Washington, Dec. 8. - The senate
reached a decision to vote on the Phil
ippine civil government bill providing
for the construction of railroads in the
islands on the 10th inst. Platt of New
York introduced bill providing for a
reduction Of the congressional repre-
sentation of the southern states. Scott
moved the passage of bill granting
pensions to the telegraph operators of
the civil war. An executive session
was held.
In the house the legislative, execn-
tive and judicial appropriation bill was
introduced. 1t carries $2S,s3S, 100. The
presidents message wasrefcrred to APP
propriate committees and the house
adjourned.
Washington, Dec. 9.-The senate
held only short session and adjourned
until Monday. An attempt to secure
consideration of the pure food bill was
defeated. Tillman asked for a report
from the committee ON judiciary as
to the status of recess appointments,
including that of William d. Crum.
The annual fight on the civil service
commission was begun in the house
during consideration-whic occupied
the whole session-of the legislative
appropriation bill, Bartlett OF Georgia,
Hepburn and Grosvenor leading the
fight. Nothing came of it except q
refusal to increase the pay of the clerk
Of the commissioner.
Washington, Dec. 1O.-The house
yesterday passed the legislative, exc
cutive and judicial appropriation bill
practically as it came from committee;
and adjourned until Monday. Through.
out the session the policy of retrench-
ment held full sway and all attempts
to increase salaries failed. The house
passed resolution to adjourn on Dec.
FL until Jan. 4, 1905, for the usual
Christmas holiday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

of the notes there can be no doubt that
Reynolds believed what he said.
There has been. according to the at
torneys, no evidence SO far elected
showing that Mrs. Chadwick obtained
money on these notes in any other
manner than through the attestation Of
1ri Reynolds that he had seen the notes
and considered them good. If any man
loaned money to Mrs. Chadwick accord
ing to the strength. of his belief in the
ability of Mr.. Reynolds to judge accu-
rately of the value of securities. that
was his own lookout.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

Cleveland, o., Dec. 12-According
to the most accurate estimates of the
estate Of Mrs. Chadwick that. is pos
sible before the receiver has investi-
gated her assets and reported his find
ings to the court her creditors as a
whole will receive about one and one
half mills on the dollar. What lends
additional interest to this showing
from the creditors standpoint is that
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

Sioux City, H., Dec. 9.-owing to
the breaking out of a strange horse dis
ease brought from France, Inspector
Il. 7. Davidson, of the United States
bureau of animal industry, has estab-
lished horse quarantine on the range
country west of here, and the govern
ment already has killed several hun.
dred animals.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Ina ugural BAN on saturday.

Washington, Dec. s.-The inaugural
committee decided to hold the inaugur-
al ball on Saturday night, March 4.
This action was proceeded by a dis:
cussion of suggestion that that func--
ton, always feature of the inaugural
ceremonies, should be held on the Mon.
day night following, SO that: Sunday
would not necessitate the early closing
of the bgll
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Binds and Robs Saloon Nav

Chicago. Dec. Safer binding and,
gagging Patrick o'Connon, salooK,-
keeper, in chair in his saloon, at 100
West Lake street, early in the morn.
ing, robber got away with $3.50 which
he took from the cash drawer. O'Con-
nor was not found until noon, having
been unable to release himself from
the cords with which he was tied.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

Miss Sightseer Tin Egypt-Mr. New
rich. you scale up these rocks as II
you'd been climbing pyramids all your
life! Were you bred in the mountains?
Mr.. Newrlch-Oh, no; but I carried o
bod up two story ladder for good
many years before struck oll.-De-
troit Free Press
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Excursion Rates on Account Of Christ
mas and New Years Holidays via

For this occasion the /. q. r. b; viii
sell excursion tickets to points on Ito
line north of Ohio River and to points
on other lines In the ststes OF Wiscon-
sin, lowe, South Dakota, Minnesota to
st: Paul, Minneapolis and points SOUTH.
Missouri north and east Of Missouri
River, st. Louis, Kansas City and to
points on foreign lines In Illinois west
Of Illinois Central Chicago to st. Louis
via Gilman. Rate one and one third.
fare for the round trip. No ticket sold
for less than fifty cents. Dates of sale
Dec. "a. 25. 20 and 81, Jan. Let, and End.
All tickets limited to Jan. 4th, for re-
iturp.-H. G. Pierce, Agent. .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Bike Riders in Trouble,

New York, Dec. S.-Ten of the con.
testants in the six days bike race,
headed by Walthour, have quit tho
race. The trouble is that the men who
quit think they have been beaten out
of lap and that it was done by sharp
practice in the change from one man
of team to the other. The manage
ment says there was nothing unfair,
and that If there had been the riders
had no right to leave the track. All
the cutters have been indefinitely sus-
pended and meantime can ride OIL no
Association track in the world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Secretary Shaw's Repor,

Washington, Dec. S.-Secretary of
the Treasury Shaw, in his annual re-
port, points out that non-elasticity in
the monetary system is weakness,
and advocates remedial legislation. He
also urges law to place the big trust
companies under federal supervision.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
THE HAWKEYE STATE
TeIegraphic Reports oflmportant
Events Occurring During
Past Few Days.
MAIN HAPPENINGS OF a WEEK
Mems of Special Interest Caught from
the Wires and Prepared for
Our Readers.

Iowa City, Ia, Dec. 12.-Niss Layinn
Steele, librarian of the University of
Iowa, saved the life of George e. Hill
Of Burlington, junior in the college
of law. Hill was skating on the Iowa
river when he broke through the ice.
Though powerful swimmer, he was
rapidly losing his strength when Miss
Steele came to his rescue. She pro.
cured a long branch from the shore
with which she pulled him onto firm
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

Washington, Dec. 12--Several mem.
bers of the Michigan delegation in con-
gress called on the president to inquire
whether the decision in favor OF the
Lake Bluff site for the proposed naval
training station on the great lakes was
likely to be RECONSTRUCTED. The presi-
dent informed them that the decision
was final and that the station certain.
ly would be located at Lake Bluff.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
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Gillespie Murder Case.

Rising Sun, Ind, Dec. S..-Tle four
persons whose trial last May for the
murder of Miss Elizabeth Gillespie re-
suited In disagreement we're again
brought into court for triai,s special
venire of 200 jurors having been or
dered. The excitement over the case
has in nowise abated and fears have
been expressed that 1t may be impos-
sble to secure jury within the limits
Of the county. ~ st@
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
In the reign of George III. hats were
taxed The least tax was threepence.
Those above ~ shillings in value paid
tax of 9 shillings.


Musician-I tell you. ladies', we art.
lists cannot succeed unless we give up
our very souls to our art Why, last
week was SO rapt In n composition
that was playing that thief stole
the violin from under my chin. and
never noticed it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YEARS.

The Q. N. & St. P. Railway will
sell excursion tickets to all points on
their line, regardless of distance at !:
Il fare for the round trip. Tickets
on sale December 24-5-6 and 81,
1904, and January IL, 1905. Good
to return until January a, 1905.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

A Washington dispatch says, that
Wall street has locked horns with
President Roosevelt, and charges
that the slump in stocks was caused
by his attempt to interfere with the
management of railways, by his
ratemaking recommendation to con-
gress, claiming that it has precipi-
tated a panic, the same as did his
instruction to Attorney General
Knox to begin suit against the
Northern Securities two years ago
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Family Poisoned by Ptomaines.

Chicago. Dec. 12.-The family Of
Henry sollinger, 695 North Park
avenue, was poisoned by ptomaine In
canned chicken soup, and but for the
prompt arrival Of DIR. e. j. Brougham,
633 North Park avenue, Mrs. Sollinger
probably would have died. -Four
children also were in agony. After an
hours work the physician pronounced
all the sufferers out Of danger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

Joseph G.. Smith mallatto has
been sentenced to be hung at the
Fort Madison penetentiary on Dec
ember Both. The crime Of which he
was convicted, was the brutal muir
der Of a woman who had never in
jured him. He admitted that he
killed her and offered no excuse
in palliation of his crime. We are
not believers in capital punishment,
are opposed to it in any case, but if
it is right to SO kill then it certainly
is in Smiths case. Should he be
hanged, it will be the third legal
hanging Of human being in this
state during the last ten years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Gamblers Fined 81, 900 Each.

New York, Dec. s.-Richard A. Can
field and David Bucklin respectively
proprietor and manager of what was
said to be the most exclusive gambling
house in this country, were indicted by
the grand jury on the charge of main
tanning gambling house at No. 8
East Forty fourth street. They were
then taken before Judge Cowing,
pleaded guilty to the Indictment and
were fined $1,000 each by Cowing.
Both Immediately paid the fines. 2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Holds slocum Inspectors

New York, Dec. s.-Judge Thomas
of the criminal branch of the United
States circuit court, sustained the in
dictments found against Inspector
John w. Fleming and former Inspector
Henry Lundberg, In connection with
the Slocum disaster, and dismissed the
demurrers interposed in their behalf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

There are not a few men who want
no better proof Of their business
ability than to start out in the morn
ing with an old plug of horse and
return at night with a better kind OF
a plug, So in cash and an old har-
ness. Every little town has one OIL
more of this sort. Their wives gen
orally take in washing to support the
family.-Joe Trigg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Sequel to . Divorce Case,

Ottumwa, Ia. Dec. s.-Bessie Castle,
wife of G B. Castle; painting con-
tractor, alleging that she was driven
to desperation by taunts of Castles
former wife. Mrs. Margaret Castle, to
whom court had given permission to
visit her children at the Castle home.
swallowed poison. and died thirty min:
utes snter iii herhusband's 'arms. Castle
was divorced from his first wife Sept.
9, and married Bessie Hendricks Sept
10.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Fates ,yero Against Him.

Frankfort, Mich, Dec. PA Mliwau-
kee dispatch says Philip Hansen, Of
this place, twice tried to commit sui
eide by throwing himself in front Of
street cars, but each time the fender
saved his life. In the second attempt
he sustained broken collar bone.