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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
PRODUCT OF OUR FARMS
Corn Is the King in Both Area and
Production-Oats Second in
Bushels Raised.

Washington, Dec. 81. - Final re-
turns to the bureau of statistics of the
department of agriculture show the
acreage and production of farm crops,
1905, as follows: Corn, 94,O11, 1860 acres,
2,7O7,993,540 bushels; winter wheat,
29,SG4,O1S acres, 42S,4G2,S34 bushels;
spring wheat, 1880, O61 acres, 2B4.5l6,-
G55 bushels; oats, 2S,046, TAG acres, $685.
21G,177 bushels; hay, 39,3G1, 900 acres.
6O,531,G11 tons.
Followings is the production of
other crops, in bushels: Barley, 1885,
G51,O2O; rye, 27,616O45; buckwheat,
14,5S5,OS2; fax seed, 2s,477,753; rice,
1898, 436; potatoes, 26O,741,29 The
tobacco crop was G33, O33, 10 pounds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Colombian plotters Bafiled.

Bogota, Colombia, Dec. %. = The
authorities here OH Thursday discoy-
cred just in time conspiracy to
overthrow the government. 1t was
headed by Felipe Angelo. Moya Vas
queZ and Luis Martinez, who with all
the others compromised have been ar
rested and will he tried by court mar
tial. The government officials belittle
the affair, and say that peace is as
Snrnl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Ia Topa Looking Eastward?

Admiral Toga, in his farewell adj
dress to the Japanese sailors, told
them to "tie their helmet strings
tighter" That has the ring of one
Of Kaiser Wilhelm's speeches. Can
it be possible that the old Japanese
Sea Dog is looking Eastward across
the Pacific, and expecting in the
near future to see his countrymen
struggling fercely with the great re-
public of tile New World for the
supremacy Of the great ocean?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

With all his lurid language we
confess a liking for Tom Leawson.
He is brim full of genuine Ameri-
can grit. At present his nose seems
to he between the teeth of the copper
system, yet Notwithstanding this
uncomfortable position, he assures
his friends that he is unwilling to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Senator Cullom in Poor Health.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Cul.
lon has left for Old Point Comfort in
the hope of regaining his health. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Cullom. For
some reason Mr.. Cullom has not
convalesced as rapidly as his physl-
clans hoped, and has suffered keenly
because of his inability to take an nc,
tive part in the opening deliberations
Of the senate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
CHURCH CONSOLIDATION
Presbyterians, Methodist and Congre
gationalists in Canada Are
In VJuito

Toronto, Ont, Dec. 23.-The central
committee, composed Of representa-
tives from the Presbyterian, Methodist
and Congregational churches through
out the Dominion, has agreed upon a
code of doctrines that will unity the
three denominations into one great
church, which 1t is proposed should be
known as the United Church of Can.
ada" The revised confession of faitl,
OF tile Presbyterian church In the
United States will he used.
The new church is to he governed by
the general conference" after the
Methodist form, with president as
the chief officer. BELOW is to he Il
council, after the Congregational idea
with n chairman at the head. The neXt
body is to be a ''presbytery." governed
by n moderator. The plan will be sub
mitted to the several denominations
throughout Canada for approval, which
| 1t is expected to receive.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
PIERCE TO FILL
NORWAY MISSION
Charles DENLY Will Take Formers
Place in the State De-
partment.

Washington, Dec. 25.-Herbert H.
D. Peirce, third assistant secretary of
state, has been selected by the pres
ident as the first American minister to
Norway. Charles Dandy, chief clerk
of the department, has been deter
mined upon as successor to Mr.. PIERCE
in the state department. This an
nouncement was made officially at the
department. Official announcement
also was made that David Thompson,
former minister to Brazil, has been
chosen ambassador to Mexico.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
he is Charged wien Fraud.

ST. Louis, Dec. 23.-A capias has
been received here for the arrest of l..
ID. Abbott, wealthy lumber man and
real estate dealer, and widely known
clurcllman. who has been indicted ut
Chicago OH a charge of conspiracy TO
defraud in connection with tile firm OF
l.. ID. Abobtt u Co.. of Chicago, which
was raided by the policeabout month
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
They Come over to Take Notes.

Berlin, Dec. 23.-Emperor William
for three or four years has been send
ing meritorious officers to the United
States for recreation and instruction
His selections for this winter are
Major Won Buelow. of the Grenadie1
guards; Baron Won Werthern, first
lieutenant of rifles, and Captain Won
Baumbach, of the Foot guards.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Hugh Watt Found Guilty.

London, Dec. 22.-The trial of Hugh
Watt, the former member of parlia.
ment, charged with melting hired
agents to murder his divorced wife,
Julia Watt and Sir Reginald Beau
champ, ended with verdict of guilty.
Watt was sentenced to five years
penal servitude.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Morrnons Are Exodustine.

City OF Mexico. Dec. 25.-lmmediate.
ly after the holidays one of the largest
colonies that ever invaded Mexico ut
one time will arrive in the state of Chi
huahua. where several thousand acres
of lard have already been secured.
These people are MormOns from Utah
and will number about 1000 men, wo-
men and children.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Goes Insane over Rockce.l,e,

Sioux City, Ia. Dec. 23.-Barney
Butler, 20 years old. driven insane, ac-
colJling to his father by worry over
plan whereby John ID. Rockefeller
would be compelled to give up his
riches and go to work, was sent to
the asylum. Butler is II college stu
dent. and the insanity was first no.
ticed soon after he began the study Of
sociology.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Street Car Hold.Ups ut Work.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. %. = Two
masked men held up and robbed a
Pasadena electric car near East Lake
park about 8 p. IN. There were fifteen
passengers on the car, mostly men,
and these. together with the conduc-
tor. were forced to give up their cash.
The two men then leaped from the
car and escaped III the darkness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
THE AAWKEYE STATE
TeIegraphic Reports Of Important
Events Occurring During
Past Few Days.
MAIN HAPPENINGS OF A WEEK
Items of Special Interest Caught from
the Wires and Prepared for
Our Readers.

Keokuk, Ia, Dec. 23.-John N. IT.
win is dead at Hot Springs, Ark. He
was former minister to Portugal. gov
ernor of Arizona. governor or Idaho,
mayor of Keokuk. and head of a
wholesale mercantile company here
He was born in Ohio siXty-two years
ago and graduated at Dartmouth col
lege. AT one time lie was editor of
the Sort Wayne Qnd) Gazette. Bells
were tolled throughout Keokuk whell
word of his death was received. His
funeral will probably take place in this
CITY
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Always Had Time for That Kind of
Work.

Having retired from the banking
business, John r. Walsh will have
more time to devote to writing argu-
ments against public control OF pub
lie utilities and in favor Of govern
ment by trusts and speculative cor
porations. Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Burlington Gives Sunday $4,000

Burlington, Ia, Dec. 19.-Rev. Will
lam A. Sunday closed his series OF
evangelistic meetings here. There
We're 1000 people packed into tho
tabernacle, with at least 5000 outside
unable to get in. The results of the
meetings are 1900 converts. The peo
pie of Burlington have given him 4
free will Offering of over $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Ice Gorge in the Des NIoines.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Dec. %. = An Ice
gorge extending from above the water
works to a point iii the Des Moines
river below Ilato. a distance of six
miles, threatens to shut off the water
supply of this city. Anchor ice has
collected around the intake in the riv-
er. The gorge has been forming for
week, and the river is now five feet
nhove normal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

Chicago, Dec. 25.-The total Of the
gift giving by wealthy men in the
United States to date for the past year
is $G6, ,432, of which institutions Of
learning We're given $3T.3O3,OOO.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

st. Louis, Fec. %. = Frank Curry,
who has gained considerable fame as
a stlike-breaker, reported to the police
that he had Been robbed and severely
beaten in the basement of saloon
in the heart of the business district.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Prominent Minnesnla Man nead.

Minneapolis, Dec. Colonel Chas.
W. johnson, prominent for many years
in Minnesota state and also national
politics, is dead of paralysis, aged So
years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Sues Her Escort for $4,000.

Waterloo, H., Dec. 23.-Because of
injuries received while riding with
Charles Il. Baniield, Miss Sadie Crance
has brought suit against the former for
$4,000. Defendant was paying Miss
GRANGE attention ut the time and had
invited her to accompany him for the
drive. Plaintiff alleges that the harness
was defective and that her escort had
no right to drive such fiery team.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

New York, Dec. 21.-A seat on the
stock exchange has just l;een sold for
$4,000. the highest price OH record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Royal Marriage Arranged.

Paris, Dec. 2a.-The Figaro tits
morning declares that definite
agreement has heen reached between
the British and Spanish governments
regarding the betrothal of King Alton
so and Princess Enn of Battenberg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
. mb-Throwinc and plunder.
Strike Begins at Odessa.

London, Dec. Pa dispatch from
Odessa, dated dec. "a. says: Tho
general political strike Logan here to-
day. The bakers and waterworks cm-
ployes, however. are still ut work. The
garrison maintains a passive attitude
and grave fears are entertained that
the city will fall completely into the
hands of the revolutonarcs. The in
habitants are l,anic-strickcn."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Mcans of Success.

Stern Father-IIe who sows the wind
reaps the whirlwinA. Prodigal Son,
We'll, he raises thu wind anyway.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
STRING TO THE VOTE
New York County Republicans
and M. o. People lndorse
Wadsworth for Speaker.
He IS THEIR SECOND CHOICE
They Want New York County Man
for the Place, First.
Will Only Support wadsworth If They
Fail to Find the Desired
Candidate.

New York, Dec. 25.-While formally
adopting resolution in support of
Assemblyman James w. Nadsworth.
Jr., for speaker of the assembly the
Republican members Of the assembly
from New York county, at confer
once elected OH the Republican and
Municipal Ownership tickets. brought
forward, tentatively, candidate from
New York county in the person of
Assemblyman George b. Agnew, Of
the Twenty-seventh assembly district.
Agnew was nominated in the confer
ence of the New York county members
by 4Assemblyman Stanley. who declared
that Agnew, as New York county's
candidate, would go into the Repub-
lican caucus at Albany with 40 votes
pledged.
Agnew Did Not Consent.
Agnew would not consent to stand
as a candidate, Withholding his decis-
ION in the matter until he could con-
suit his friends and test tile sentiment
among Republicans of New York coun-
| ty. Agnew himself introduced the res
olution indorsing Assemblyman Wads-
worth for the speakership. Several
others who voted for the resolution did
| so with tile reservation that IL Agnew
would stand as candidate their sup,
port would be thrown to him. Three
of those present declined to vote ut all
on the resolution, desiring not to eX-
press any choice as between Assembly
luen Wadsworth and Merritt, but con.
tending that New York county should
have n candidate.
Resolution That Was Adopted:
Eleven of the sixteen Republican
and Municipal Ownership assembly
men were present at the conference,
which was an adjourned session of a
conference held Friday night. AT the
conclusion of the conference formal
statement was given out which said:
in view of recent developments in
the speakership contest it is the sense
OF those present that every Republic
an member Of the assembly from the
county of New York should vote at the
coming caucus for James w. Wads
worth, Jr." A resolution was intro
duced urging that New York county
should put a candidate forward, but II
was lost.
Merritt Warns the President.
f. A. Merritt, Jr., the other candi
date for the nomination for speaker
made public statement in which hi
| to- 20 No
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

1'he way of the world is to praise
dead saints and prosecute living ones. :
Howe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Their Object Is Accomplished
at the Ancient Russ
Capital.
STREETS OF MOSCOW RUN RED
Women Fight the Soldiers from
Behind 5arrioades.
DEATH ROLL WILL BE HEAVY
Troops Seem To Be Faithful to the
Czar-No Authentic Report of
Disloyalty-St. Peters,
burg Quiet.

London, Dec. 25.-Accounts Of Sat.
urday's bloodshed at Moscow are ap-
palling. Women anarchists stood be-
hind the barricades, taking care Of the
wounded, and in many instances TAX
ing the places of fallen rebels. Fight
ing went on all over the city. The
rebels used bombs, of which they had
large supply, and many soldiers We're
killed or wounded with them. 1t is
believed that the death roll will reach
thousands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

London, Dec. 25.-Tollowing is dis
patch from Moscow giving an account
of the fighting in the streets on Sum
day: Artillery, rife and revolver
firing continued throughout the day,
but the noise of the battle has now
somewhat abated. The guns have been
bombardlng one barricade after anoth-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

TOWER AND WALL OF THE KREMLIN.
en- the cannonade being followed by
charges by the dragons, who set fire
to the debris. The area of the fight
ing today was more extended, and in
cluded Trabnois square, Sadovia, Ka-
retnaia and many other streets. The
revolutionaries apparently have not in
the least lost heart, notwithstanding
saturdays heavy casualties. 1t is
now known that 500 is n moderate es-
innate of the losses, and many more.
persons fell today.
Many Innocent Persons Killed.
"The revolutionaries had few sue
cesses. They surprised Il force Of gen
d'armes in Karetnaia street today, kill
ing or wounding twenty of them. Since
then artillery has been firing uninter-
ruptedly in that section of the city.
In many cases dragons fired into pri-
waite houses where they suspected rev.
dictionaries had taken refuge. In
nearly every district large numbers of
innocent persons We're accidentally
killed or wounded. Late this afternoon
1t was reported that fighting was pro-
ceedins i'll the outskirts of the city,
and that there We're heavy losses on
both sides.
Bomb-Throwing and Plumber.
During the day bombs were thrown
in the streets. The troops hold the
railway stations, but the plundering of
freight cars continues. Three hundred
of these cars have been entirely
stripped on the kazan railway siding
alone"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-15

Mr.. H. P. Stowe of the Thomson
company Is in Yorkville looking after
the interests of his firm.
Mrs. ]. ]. Keller returned home
Tuesday after a visit to relatives and
friends at Albemarle and Durham N. c.
Miss Ida Smith has been elected
principal Of the Ogden High school,
with Miss Fannie Good as assistant
The school opens November l.
Mr.. James Thomson has moved
his family from Gastonia to York
Vile and is occupying the Miss Creps'
cottage on California street.
Miss Eunice Mcconnell returned this
morning to Philadelphia, Pa, after
spending the summer with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Mcconnell.
Mr.. Zimri Carroll of Glover. passed
through Yorkville last Tuesday after
noon on his way to visit his daughter
Mrs. Lizzie Matthews at Ebenezer.
Mrs. ]. F. Hart has returned from
Chatham, Va, where she has been since
about the first of July. Her many
friends will be glad to hear that her
health has improved considerably.
Mr.. I. H. Norris has moved his
family into the house recently vaca-
ted by Miss Margaret Miller. Prof. j.
C. Allen will move his family into the
house vacated by Mr.. Norris.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-15
Friday, September Is, 1905

hauled by w. w. Kimball & Co., OF
Chicago. The pipes were renewed and
the instrument was re-voiced accord
ing to modern schools. The Mormons,
and they are backed by competent cri-
tics everywhere, regard II as the ne
plus ultra OF organ building. This or
gan is 80 by 33 feet and its front
towers are 5S feet high. II has 110
stops and accessories and contains a
total Of 5000 pipes, ranging In length
from one-fourth Of an inch to 32 feet.
There are four key boards, In addition
to the pedals, and II Is capable Of 400
10-horse power electric motor, and
when II is being played full II con1lmes
5000 cubic feet Of air minute.
The unpaid tabernacle choir has q
membership of $50 singers and services
are held every Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The building Is capable Of
seating 10000 people, and the services
which are always conducted by one Of
he twelve apostles, are open to the
public. (
The North Carolina party referred to
In my last letter were with me In the
trip through the Tabernacle. Con-
gresham Patterson Is very well ac-
quainted with Congressman Finley and
thinks a great deal of our representa-
tive. He thought 1t a remarkable CO.
incidence when told him that Con-
gressman Finley and / live on the same
street with only one house In between.
There is a great deal to be said
about this wonderful city Of Los An
geles, situated In the midst OF what
seems to be an earthly paradise, and a
Mecca OF health and pleasure seekers
from all over the world. 1t Is literally
filled with splendid hotels, and has at
tract vns beyond the limits Of my mex
perit iced pen; but II try to go into
details at all II would be at another
time. for I have already gone beyond
my limit
leave for San Francisco this after
noon at $50 o'clock and hope to be
there at o'clock tomorrow morning.
R. ]. HERNDoN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-15

York and elsewhere. A commission
having already been procured, directors
were elected as follows: ]. F. Ashe.
]. M. Brice, D. E. Boney. r. L. Camp
bell, w. M. Faulkner, B. M. Faires, D.
P. Leslie, ]. C. Mcknight, ]. w. Quinn,
]. w. Simril. The following officers were
elected: ]. F. Ashe. president; D. P.
Leslie, vice president; D. E. Boney,
secretary and treasurer. The officers
are going ahead with the work of put
ting the business in proper shape. etc.
Death Of Mrs. George Steele.
Mrs. Della Steele, wife Of Mr.. Geo.
Steele, Sr., Of Lowryville, died at her
home In that place, Tuesday afternoon
at l o'clock, after a lingering illness.
Previous to her marriage to Mr.. Steele,
Mrs. Steele was Miss Della Sims Of
Union county, and at the time Of her
death she was aged about 81 years.
Although not unexpected, her death
brings sorrow to many friends to whom
her lovable disposition and Christian
character had endeared her. Besides
her husband, Mrs. Steele Is survived
by three sons, Messrs. George Steele,
Jr., and R. M. Steele Of Lowryville, and
C. s. Steele of Charlotte. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. A. H.
Atkins from the Lowryville Presbyteri-
an church Wednesday morning. and the
interment was at the old Zion grave
yard.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-15
M6RE-MENTlON.

Sixty passengers were injured. nine
seriously. by the overturning OF car
on the Pittsburg railroad. near Pitts
burg, Pa, Wednesday. ...... Chief JUS
tice Thomas ]. Simmons, Of the su-
preme court of Georgia, died at his
home i'm Atlanta Tuesday. aged 6S
years. He had been on the bench thir-
ty years. .....One case Of yellow feVer
has been reported from Marinette
Mich. Baron Komura, chief Of the
Japanese ENJOYS. is i'll with typhoid
fever at the Waldorf Astoria hotel In
Miles will be the Democratic candi-
date for governor of Massachusetts
next year. .... The Travelling Engin-
eers' association Is holding Its thir-
teenth annual session in Detroit, Mich,
with three hundred delegates in at
tendance The board of directors OF
the Western Union Telegraph company
have approved q recommendation that
the company discontinue the collection
and distribution of horse-racing news.
-. The Japanese have disbanded the
Chinese bandit organizations with which
they operated In Manchuria, during the
war. Heavy frost was reported from
sections of Wisconsin Tuesday night.
=. Patrick A. Collins, former MEM
Der of congress from Massachusetts,
and consul general at London from
1893 to 1897, died at Hot Springs.
Virginia. yesterday, and will be
buried I'm Boston, his home, today.
Mr.. Collins was presiding officer of
the National Democratic convention
Of 1856. Three children were
killed at Greensburg, Pennsylvania,
yesterday, by the caving in of
sand bank upon which they were
playing. The entire Hungarian
cabinet resigned Wednesday. En-
peror Francis Joseph has accepted
the designations. -. Four men were
killed and eighteen were seriously
injured by a bolt of lightning which
wrecked a tent at county fair In
Indiana, Louisiana, yesterday.
The Southern Farmers convention Is
i'm session at Richmond. Va. ......
American export trade with Russia
and Siberia is expected to increase
enormously under the ukase of the
Car imposing minimum tariff rates
on machinery and metal goods
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-15
EDITORIAL BULLS EYES.

Anderson Daily Mail: If the worst
comes to the worst Senator Tillman
may offer to swap jobs with Gov. Hey
ward.
Anderson Daily Mail: Senator Till
man and Frazer Lyon will now realize
how small they are, since the Hon.
Hub Evans has defied them.
Columbia State: There is a demand
from various quarters that Senator
Ti!lman take the stand when the leg
islative committee next meets and tell
what he knows about the dispensary.
If Senator Tillman said at Tirzah that
the members of the board of dispensary
directors were thieveS-and he has not
denied the published reports TO that
effect-the committee and the people
are entitled to his information. 1t Is
understood that the members of the
board are prepar' TO question the ac-
curacy of such declaration, but OF
course Senator r Ilman will furnish the
proof. He shouIl offer himself as a
witness.
News and Cour er: The Gaffney Led
ger quotes Senator Tillman thus: You
know it took thirteen years to discov-
er the corruption in the dispensary
system" Perhaps the senator intended
to say for me TO discover" etc. Pos