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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
The Richest American.

Henry Clews has made list Of
the % richest Americans. 1t begins
with John D. Rockefeller, to whom
he ascribes the possession of $780,
100000. A half billion of dollars!
And with Andrew Carnegie and the
Astors we have over billion posses.
sed by four men! 1t is enough tic
make ones head swim to contemplate
these vast fortunes. Then follows the
Gould family. which is credited
with $l5O,O00,O00, Of which Geo.
j. Gould's personal fortune is
said to represent $35,OOO,O0O. Next
comes Marshall Field and the Blair
estate, each Of which is put down
at $l0O,O00,O0O. Then W. X. Van.
derbilt follows with $9O,OOO,OOO
and Russell Sage with the same
amount. Next come d. O. Mills anc
William Rockefeller with $75,OOO,-
600, j. P. Morgan and j. j. Hill
with $G0,00O,O00 apiece. Henri,
Il. Rogers stands in class by him
self with $5O,000,000. Then fol
lows Henry Phipps, who is rated al
$45.O0O,OOO. John Archibold
Henry NJ. Flagler and James B
liiaggin are each and all allowed
$40,OO0,O00, while James Henr,
Smith is put down to $35,0OO,OO0
w. H. Tilford has $2O,OOO,OOO.
Then follows the names of James
Stillman and George Baker. who
must worry along at least for the
present with $l5,0OO,O00 each
which is about double the amount
that Stephen Girard accumulated
during his long life when he was
hailed as the richest man in America
Buffalo Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
KING OSCAR WIRES A PROTEST
swede. Reply to Norway by Patriotic
Denomination nt stockholm.

bemOntratiOn at stockholm.
Stockholm, June Skiing Oscar has
sent the following telegram to Premier
Nicholson, of Norway, in reply to the
secession from the union of that coun.
try: Have received the communica.
ton of the council of state, and record
my most decided protest against the
method and action of the government
The Norwegian coup d'etat was an
swered here by great patriotic dem.
onstration of loyalty to and sympathy
with King Oscar. A great procession
accompanied by bands. went to Rosen
dal castle, where the bands played the
national anthem. In few minutes
the king and other members of the
royal family appeared ON balcony OF
the castle and We're enthusiastically
cheered by the demonstrators, while
a number of ladies advanced from the
crowd and presented the king with a
bouquet. Though greatly excited over
the situation the populace evinces no
hostility toward Norway. King Oscar
held council in the evening ut which
the situation was considered.
Stockholm, June -. = Premier
Ramstedt, in an interview. says the
Swedish government will refuse to rec
ognize the revolution in Norway, and
Will submit to the riksdag motions
conformable to this standpoint. The
premier thinks that the riksdag will
QdODt this view and Is convinced that
no foreign power will recognize Nor
way as an Independent country against
the will Of Sweden.
Christlania, Norway, June II. =
Prayers were offered in all the churches
not only for the fatherland, but for
King Oscar, with thanks for what the
king had done for Norway.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
The West to Blame for the Scandals of
the Equitable.

The West is largely to blame 70,
the scandals connected with the
Equitable Life Insurance Company
of New York. The fabulous sums
Of money which the Mississippi
valley annually poured into the
Golfers Of that institution turned the
heads of its officers and directors
They had piled in around them
more money than they knew how to
legitimately invest, and they used it
for purposes other than legitimate
and lawful.
This lesson in life insurance will
be valuable, lift teaches the West
to keep its money nearer home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Matthew /. Allen of Gr44

Matthew 1. Allen Of Guthrie Guthrie, o.,
editor of the Gathered Sheaves, a
harvest beine religious journal, has
received check for $1,000 from
Mrs. Carrie Nation, the saloon smash
er, to be used in purchasing a new
printing plant and for establishing
a new temperance religious paper
for use in the prohibition campaign
recently launched.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Valuable CertIficates sto,en

Boston. June 12.-Boston brokers
were notified that ten certificates. rep
resenting 1905 shares of stock which
had been sent to this city, presumably
from New York, has been stolen en-
route. According to present market
quotations the value of the missing
certificates is estimated at about $l2O,.
600. 1t is said the numbers of the
certificates are not known and that
the naper is negotiable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

The marriage Of the Grown Prince
Of Germany to the Duchess Cecilia
was one Of the notable events of the
past week. The wedding ceremon-
les have been graciously commented
upon by the press Of this country.
Uncle Sam has taken off his hat and
joyously helped the Kaiser to sing:
Long lif dot Deutsche Princess!
Long lif dot Deutcher boy!
t]nd may der future bring dem
A million stems of ioyl"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Murdered by Mexican Bandits.

Sonora. Mexico, June l2.-Luther
II. Jewell of Chicago. who was min
ing in the Magdalene district. has been
killed, robbed, and hts body burned.
A Mexican was arrested AMI con-
fessed, duplicating four others, thus
strengthening the belief that much of
the numbering credited to the Yauuis
is done by Mexican bandits. The Mex
lean pointed out the funeral pyrc
where the body had been burned, to
prove his statements
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

A St. Louis. Syndicate with
Lorenzo e. Anderson at its head has
Just purchased No. l Wall Street,
in New York City paying therefor
100000, or 1898. 20 per. square
foot. This is believed to be the
highest price ever paid for build
ing lot on. the American continent.
1t was something over $25,O00,000
per acre.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

They are having June freshets in
many parts of the country, but a
great drouth is reported at Inde-
pendence. Fl. II. Abrams and several
writs ofinjunction against the saloon
keepers of that city, are assigned as
causes for the unusual condition of
affairs in our neighbor over on the
Wapsie.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Runaway Quits the Nav,

Norfolk, Va, June Cleo Fleisch-
man, the navy boy from New York
who was discovered an enlisted hospi-
tai apprentice at the Norfolk naval
training station last month, after his
parents had spent over $4,000 in an
unsuccessful effort to locate him, has
been released from the navy and will
leave for his home in New York. ac-
companied by his cousin, Miss VIII
helm, who arrived here and met him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Confessed TO Heavy Robbery.

Washington. June 0.-William w,
Knrr, accountant of the Smith sonian
institution and disbursting officer for
the government bureaus under that in.
stitution, is u confessed emDezzler to
the extent of $4,000. 1t is stated, and
Il full invest CATION now in progress
may show his peculations reach still
higher figure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
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Bad Days for the King Business.

The people Of Russia are dividing
their affections between Toga and
the Gar, and would shed few tears
if both Of these eminent and much
talked about personages were trans
formed into thin air, or any other
harmless mixture. And the people
of Norway will have nothing more
to do with King Oscar. Verify these
are troublesome times for those en-
gagged in the King business.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

The Atlantic Journal thinks it
funny because an Iowa man wants
to be king of Servia. II an Iowa
man is by the divine right Of
kings entitled to the throne of Ser
via, the fact that he is an Iowa man
should help rather than hinder him
in the recovery Of his throne A
man who has lived in Iowa for
score of years is better prepared
to be a king than one who has lived
for an equal length Of time in the
decadent capitals Of Europe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

Paris, ILL.,, June 9.-The Edgar Coun.
ty National bank on the north side OF
the public square was wrecked by dy-
Mantle ut o'clock in the morning
The charges also demolished Brad
shaw's jewelry store and Wetzel's shoe
store, which are adjacent to the bank.
The vault was wrecked, the smaller
safe, in which were the bank funds,
was overturned, but is still intact.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Army and Navy In . struggle.

Fort Monroe. Va. June 12.-The joint
army and navy exercises began at mid
night last night. Admiral Dickens and
a feet of sixteen ships will try for a
week to get ahead of the army in the
forts along the coast. So far the ships
have rot been seen either here or any
where else along the coast.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
NORWAY SECEDES
FROM THE UNION
Declaration of independence
Is Adopted by the
storthing.
FEALTY TO OSCAR THROWN OFF
State Sovereignty and Loyalty
Pleaded Against the Union.
KING FORWARDS HIS pRorEs
No Outlook for War. However, but
Norway Ready to Fight. ifNec-
essary-Loyal Demonstra-
tion at Stockholm.

Chrlstianla. June 1o.-The Nor
wegian tricolor was hoisted over
Akcrshus fort and throughout the
country in place of the Union flag. The
substitute was attended by great cere-
mony at the fort, where the members
of the storthing and 10000 of the pub.
lie We're assembled. The garrison was
paraded in front of the quarters OF the
commandant of the fort and the com
mandant read the resolution Of the
storthing dissolving the union with
Sweden.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Worse and Worse for the Equitable

Worse and Worse for the Equitable.
For some time past the Diogenes
of the Equitable Life Insurance
Company, of New York, has been
out with his lantern in search of an
honest man to take charge of that
company's affair. AT least that has
been the announced object of the
search. But the selections which
have been made could not have been
worse, if neither sight nor lantern
had been used.
Paul Morton is to be president
with Thomas f. Ryan in the back
ground as sort Of overload. Mr..
Morton is self-confessed violator of
the Interstate Commerce law, and
for years occupied the position of
manipulator-in-chief Of the unlawful
rebate department of the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Com
pany. And Mr.. Ryan is Standard
Oil spirit, who manipulates deals
with VIGOROUSLY corrupt New York,
politicians. They are an exalted
pair that will inspire neither conf
dence or respect anywhere.
The 100000 men and women who
hold policies in this life insurance
company, will quite likely find some
way to unload Morton the same as
President Roosevelt has. In the
mean time it is not probable that
public will banker after new policies
in the Equitable Life Of New York.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Hoch WIN Ask a Reprieve,

Chicago. June s.-Johann Hoch,
through his attorney. Isadore Plotke,
will ask Governor Deneen for res
pite for sixty days. He is sentenced
to be hanged June 90. and declares
that if he gets a respite he will appeal
1t will cost something to do it. but At
torney Plotke declares he will stand
tho ayppnSe
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

Chrlstianla, June 9.-Replying to a
request that King Oscar receive the
Norwegian deputatioh appointed to de-
liver to him the address adopted by
the storthing NJ. Berner has received
the following from King Oscar: LAS
do not recognize the revolutionary
steps which the storthing, in violation
of the constitution and act of union
and In revolt against its king, has I'M
fortunately taken, decline to receive
the deputation."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
lndIana's Anti.CiRarettc law.

indianapolis, Ind, June 9.-Judge
James feathers. of the Marion county
superior court, decided in the case OF
the state against w. w. Lowry, in.
dicted for smoking cigarette. that
the anti-cigarette law passed by the
last legislature is constitutional, ex
cept wherein it may conflict with the
interstate commerce law. Smoker.
may import cigarettes from other
states and smoke them, but 1t is held
unlawful to sell or give them away
Mr.. Lowry was discharged. The state
will take an appeal in order to test
the law,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Coil Pleads Not Gully.

Milwaukee. Wis. June 12.-Henry
Coll, former assistant cashier of the
First National bark. of which Frank
Bigelow was president. plc?dcd not
guilty to nm Indictment containing
thirteen counts United States lis
trict Judge Quarter fixed Lall a: go
600. Coll will lie in the custody of
the United States marshal until bail
is furnished.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Disaster to Submarine Boat,

Plymouth. Eng, June 9.-Sub-
marine boat "A-S" was lost off the
brcakwater here Three explosions
are said to have occurred on board
before she foundered. She had on
board eighteen officers and men, In
Guiding her regular crew and men who
we're in training. Fourteen of the
number We're drowned. The others
were picked up.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

Washington, June S.-With distinc-
tive military and civic honors, the for
mer BETTING his rank in two wars,
and the latter his notable record in 9TH
err spheres of service to his country,
General Henry Van Ness Boynton, SOL
der, journalist and publicist, was
buried at the National cemetery at Ar
lington,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

Il was born on farm in Delaware
county, Iowa, in the year 1885," was
Tom Dennison's answer to the first
question asked him in his recent
trial at Red Oak. Dennison has be-
come king among gamblers, and
has strings on number Of promi-
nent politicians in this state and the
state Of Nebraska. Dennison
worked on farm until he was 2G
years old. His last years of farm
work were for John Allison near
Delhi. Then, according to his own
testimony he went west, and after
knocking around for several years
he finally secured employment in a
gambling house. Since 1897 he
has been engaged in gambling on
his own account, and is prominent
factor in republican politics in
Omaha.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Programme Of tn. FIr.t Meeting.

At the preliminary meeting, it is the
understanding. Japan will indicate the
terms on which the emperor would be
willing to conclude a permanent peace.
The terms then will be transmitted d.
rectly to the Russian government, the
question of their acceptance or rejec-
ton then lying with the Russian en-
peror. Later, at meeting of pleni-
potentiaries of the two powers, tht de-
tails of treaty of peace will be con-
sidered. This formal peace conference,
the probabilities now are, will be. held
in Washington Of the beiligerents
favorably regarding this capital as a
place for the drafting and signing of a
treaty Of peace.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

Christiania, Norway, June s.-"Nor-
way from today is fully Independent
and sovereign state" This is the text
of the editorials in the Norwegian
newspapers, and it reflects the spirit
with which the people of Norway ac-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Safe Blowers in Michigan.

Vernon, Mich, June 1.-THE safe in
the exchange bank of Garrison and
Sergeant here, was blown by expert
craftsmen. They secured $500 in
money belonging to the bank and 1000
postage stamps and 5000 deposited in
the safe by the postmaster. The
thieves escaped in buggy stolen from
a resident here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
National Ed,tor. Ad,on.,

Guthrie, o. r., June 1O.-At the an.
nual session of the National Editorial
association here, these officers were
elected: President John Dymond, New
Orleans; corresponding secretary. VIM
A. Ashbrook, Johnstown, o. Indian
apolis was chosen as the place of meet
ing in 1906, and resolution adopted
declares against the eight-hour move
now in progress in the typographical
nnie4A4ss, which demand aH- eight -hcui
(lay with nine-hour wages
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

The United States has 22,OOOnews-
papers while Russia has only 500
If Russia had more newspapers to
tell the truth and less censors to keep
the truth from being told, the grand
dukes would not be such a menace
to that nation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
KING OSCAR II. OF SWEDEN.

cept the action of the storthing when
it proclaimed King Oscar no longer
king Of Norway. Following is the res
olution passed by the storthing unani-
mously and without debate:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Next step In tho MsAter.

Officially informed that the response
to the presidents appeal is favorable
1t will remain for the Russian and
Japanese governments to effect an ar
rangement for a temporary armistice,
pending direct discussion Of terms
for permanent peace. Information re-
ceived here, both in governmental and
diplomatic quarters. indicates that ia.
pan will suggest where the first meet
ing of the representatives of the bel
ligerent powers will take place, and
that Russia will accede to that sugges-
tiOn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

Ii there is a barrel, or anything
else around the place partly filled
with rain water, you may cease
wondering where all the mosquitoes
come from.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

Washington. June S.-Beriah VIII
kins. editor and proprietor of The
Washington Post. Ia dead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
hitch in the negotiations.


Before the responses of the Russian
and Japanese governments are pub
lished here they will be transmitted
formally by the president-the jap
anese note to the st. Petersburg gov
eminent and the Russian note to the
government at Toxic. Up to this time
they have not been thus forwarded.
The transmission of the notes Will con-
clude the preliminary negotiations for
peace initiated by the president, and
practically will conclude this govern
ment's work in those negotiations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

W. j. Bryan lectured at Grinnell
last week, and before departing for
home gave Iowa College at that place
a $500 scholarship.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

The storthing will if necessary de-
fend the step taken by force of arms.
If II prince of the house of Bernadotte
should consent to occupy the throne
of Norway he must give up all idea Of
succession to the Swedish throne.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
Father losses and Hills Child.

Chicago, June PA fathers play.
fulness caused the death of Marion
Doyle. three years old. 1879 Chicago
avenue, Evanston. The father, William
Doyle, was tossing the child in the air
and catching her. when he made mis-.
step and the child fell behind him,
striking on her head. Her skull was
fractured ana she died in the Evanston
hOSnitnl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

1t is not possible at this time to
Indicate when the acceptances will be
given to the public. 1t is possible that
it may be today, and it may not be for
several days. The situation is quite
satisfactory to the president, however,
and assurance is given that the with
holding of the notes is not due to any
hitch in the nepntin tinnS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14

cohesion of both peoples"
The address also declares that no Ill
feeling is entertained against him, his
dynasty. or the Swedish nation and
asks him to cooperate in the selec-
ton of young prince of the house of
Bernadotte tooccupy the throne of Nor
WY
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
WAR GAME IS
ON IN EARNEST
Battleship Texas. q Cruiser and Tor
pedo- Boats Theoretically
Sunk.

Baltimore, June 12.-Admiral Dick.
ms squadron made demonstration on
the local Notifications early in the
morning and up to 1870 o'clock three
torpedo-boat, destroyers were theoret.
tcally blown cut of the water by the
artillerymen stationed at Fort How.
ard. Two of these answered the DIES.
cription of the Worden and Whipple
while the third was either the Nc.
DonOugh, Steuart or Lawrence.
Later fourth destroyer was discov.
cred and sunk" Then the battleship
Texas made frontal demonstration
and from Seven-foot knoll fred her
big and little guns at Fort Howard
While the Texas was making this
demonstration swift cruiser made a
flank movement and went up the bay
toward Poole's island. 1t was discov.
cred in the nick of time by the men at
Fort Howard who fired on the ship
The fire was returned and after live.
ly skirmish the gunners at the fort
theoretically sent both the Texas and
the cruiser to the bottom.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
JAPAN AND RUSSIA
WILL TALK PEACE
They Accept the Presidents Prop
osition and the Dove Will
Have a Show.
PAPERS NOT YET MADE PUBLIC
Must First Go to the Governments at
Toxic and St. Petersburg.
Preliminary Meeting win Decide
Whether the Peace Work Has
Been in Vain-Depends
on Japan's Terms.

Washington, June 70. = Japan's ac-
ceptance of the presidents offer OF
good will" has reached the state de-
partment in cablegram from Minis
ter Griscom. Russia's reply followed
later. No word regarding their char
acter can be obtained beyond the I'M
portant fact that both are acceptances,
and both express gratitude of the re-
spective governments for the presi-
dents offer of good will.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-14
D. WlII,! sl.|A,I,,gu.

The Regular and Reliable rhi-
cago Specialist, who has visited
Manchester, every month since
1901, will be at the Clarence
House,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-16

s., 75O-Bemis park, beauty s-room new
dwelling, all-modern, oak finish and
floors downstairs. sewer, water, gas
and electric lights: one Of the pref
test houses in the city; lot 60Nl5O
feet. on corner, boulevard and
paved street. owner Is leaving town
and must sell. Don't fail to see this.
A20o-East front. near 33d and Dodge SITS,
S-room house, all-modern, oak finish
In reception hail. laundry tubs, fun
cellar, brand new furnace, beautiful
lot. one Of the coolest homes in the
S....-West Farnam district. corner lot,
SOX100 feet, fine view, Broom, strictly
modern house, oak finish. owner
leaving the city wants to sell
quickly. You know what that
means. See us.
VACANT
$ 2OO--50x19O feet. south front, on Boyd St,
$50 feet west of SSd; $50 cash, $40 per
o-o month, per cent interest. ,,.. -
~ Boyd SIS; $50 cash, $40 per month,
per cent interest.
5 45o-io6xi3O feet S. f. corner Slth and
Taylor; $lCo cash N5 per MONTH .
2oO-E. W. corner Seth and Cass SITS.
s 225-sSxi65 feet. near 18th and Cunning
SITS: lies fine.
5 s75-N. e. corner 36th and Decatur SITS,
60xl25 feet; lies fine. Terms
5 750-5Oxl24 feet north front, Dothrop St,
900 feet west 10th st. Paving. paid.
81. 200-50x179 feet on 33d near Poppleton Ave.
s., son. w. corner Park Ave and Farnam
ST., lis feet on Farnam St, IS feet
deep. Choice corner.
$6,500-l35 feet by 135 feet deep, east front,
on 32d Ave, between Dodge and Da-
venport; perfect grade; less than $50
per foot; would be cheap at $50; II S
a bargain. VIII divide at $50 per
foot even.
INVESTMENT
! $2,5OO-113S-4O-42 N 22d St., 66x14O feet, 8
frame houses; rent $4OS year, 17eo.
81, OO0-Near 18th and California SITS, two
nearly new. 7-room, modern brick
houses; renting $50 year; 1870 in
vestment.
$lS,OOO-22x1S2 feet, on Farnam near 18th ST.,
good, flrst-Class comparatively new
brick building: renting 81 $50 per
gear.
$4O0O-4lNJ32 feet, track age lot, west of
10th St. BIG SNAP.
RE-