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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
To cyrenus Cole, Editor of the Cedar
Rapids Republican.

l have read your article calling
me to account for coupling the name
Of President Roosevelt with that of
Governor Cummins. When other
duties are not so pressing l may an
swer your questions at length, but
at this time l must be brief.
From my view point can see but
two political parties in this country
at the present time, and these parties
do not divide on old party lines.
Political contests are every day
becoming more and more struggle i
between the advocates of human
rights on the one side, and those
who defend the wrongs as we'll as
the rights Of things on the other
side.
All standpat republicans and all
those who want to be called conserv
alive democrats do not believe that
human rights should be subordinate
to the wrongs as well as the rights
of things; but majority Of them do,
and as class they stand for, and
fight under the banner of predatory
wealth. Under that banner can be
found every lawbreaking corpora
ton, every trust, every thieying life
insurance company, every tariff bar
on who has grown fabulously rich
by the extortions which a prohibit
tive tariff enables him to prac-
tice, and every individual who is
schening to secure some special
privilege or advantage. Opposed
to this party of special privilege,
this party Of selfshness and greed,
stand the real democrats and pro-
gressiye republicans. They believe
that human rights are paramount
to the rights of things, and are op-
posed to the selfish exactions Of pred
atory wealth all along the line. They
believe that the wonderful advances
made by science and invention should
be used to promote the comfort and
increase the happiness Of the masses
CT the people, instead Of being used
as a means of increasing the useless
accumulations Of enormous wealth
in the hands of favored few.
There is no doubt in my mind
about the party to which Roosevelt
and Cummins and Bryan and Folk
belong, and their party is not the
old Mark Hanna party, now managed
by Aldrich, Elkins and men Of that
class. Real democrats and progress
sive republicans believe that the pri-
mary object of all governments is
the promotion Of human rights, and
while they may differ sometimes
over the means best calculated to Sc
cure desired results, they all stand
for square deal and are squarely
opposed to the old stand-pat repub-
llcan party, which stands for and is
supported by every selfish and
greedy force in our public life.
z. NJ. CARR.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
NATIONAL LEGISLATURE
Synopsis of the Proceedings in tho
Senate and House of
Representatives.

Representatives.
Washington, April IS. - After n
speech by Latimer in support of the
house railroad rate bill, Foraker took
the floor in favor of amendment of that
measure and consumed practically all
of the remainder of the days session
of the senate. The conference report
on the deficiency bill was agreed to,
and ali executive session was held. A
few bills of no public importance were
passed.
The. feature of the days proceedings
in the house Of representative was the
speech made by Cochran of New York
on the subject of general debate" Oh
appropriation bills, in which speech he
discussed the railway rate bill instead
Of general debate" OIL appropriation
bills. He favored the rate bill. All at
tempts to increase the pay Of letter
carriers were defeated. Some progress
was made with the postolnce appro-
priation bill
Washington, April 14.lThe senate
let the rate bill rest and passed 300
bills, mostly for private pensions. An
executive session was neld. Among
the bills passed was one increasing to
$50 per month the pensions to soldiers
Of the Mexican war over Is years Of
age; another retiring and pensioning
petty officers and men of the navy, and
another increasing the pensions of ex.
soldiers who lost limbs In the line of
duty.
The house spent nearly the whole
session in n wrangle over questions of
personal privilege as to words used in
debate. The postotfice appropriation
bills was completed.
Washington. April 1G.-Thesenatewa
in session six minutes, adjoining to
permit the members to attend the lay
ing of the corner stone of the office
building for the house of representa-
tives.
The hous eafter attending to some
! business of no special interest devoted
the remainder of the session to eulo-
giles on the late Senator Plat, of Con-
nectlcnt, and adjourned as further
mark of respect to the deceased SEN
atOr. The house held a session yes
teSlay at which eulogles We're pro-
nounced OH the life and character OF
the late Representative Marsh, of ILL.
| nOis
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Organized Labor Bank.

Chicago, April 1G.-It is announced
that the Commonwealth Trust and
Savings bank, an institution promoted
by organized labor, will open its doors
for business May 10. The capital Of
the bank is $5OOOCO, and all of the
directors except one are members Of
labor organizations. None of the
banks officials will be taken from the
ranks of organized labor, but all will
be practical banking men,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Novel Omer to Britain.

London, April 1G.-With view to
finally taking over all the prisons, asy-
lums and warehouses in the United
Kingdom, Bramwell Booth, son of the
head Of the Salvation Army, has Of
fered to take control of the institu-
tons Of any city for three years as an
experiment, believing that the SILVA
ton Army can manage them more sue
cessfully and cheaper than can tho
government
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Mysterious Attack and Suicide.

Des Moines, Ia, April 16.-Folisw-
ing brutal attack on Obadiah Smith
and his wife. an aged couple, residing
near Hampton, A. Il. Evans, a promi-
nent insurance man Of Waterloo, COM
mitted suicide by shooting. The body
was found in the stock yards at Hamp-
ton. Evans, who was secretary of the
Property Mutual Insurance company,
went to Hampton in the afternoon to
transact business with Smith. The
motive for the attack is shrouded in
mystery as Evans took nothing Of
value from the Smiths.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Anent the republican candidates

for judges in this judicial district,
the Waterloo Courier says:
Itwas stated that Senator O. B.
COPYRIGHT will be a candidate for
Judge in opposition to the candidacy
Of Judge F. g. Platt, who will seek a
denomination to which his career of
fairness and ability entitle him. 1t
is further stated that the friends Of
Mr.. COPYRIGHT will seek to control
the caucus at which delegates will
be selected. The friends Of Judge
Platt are alert and will do all in
their power to bring about his nomi
nation.
Alfred Grundy Of Cedar Falls is
said to have aspirations to sit on the
bench in this district. He is a cap
able lawyer and was formerly in
partnership with H. G. Hemenway.
Independence will present two
candidates among the republican
attorneys for nomination to the
bench in the Tenth judicial district
to succeed Judge A. s. Blair Of Man
chester. They are G. E. Ransier
and E. z. Hasner. Both are well
known all over this district and
have practised many years in INDIE
pendence. Both have also had cases
in all of the counties of the dis
trict. Mr.. Ransier began asastudent
in the law office of James Jamison
and has practiced in the same office
continuously for the past 81 years
Mr.. Hasner came to Buchanan county
33 years ago and has been in ontin-
uous practice there since that time
Both are conceded to be among the
ablest trial lawyers in the district,
and have appeared as counsel in
some of the most noted cases. Both
are courteous and agreeable gentle
men and the republicans will make
no mistake in selecting either Of
them to the honorable position to
which they aspire. 1t is generally
conceded that the judgeship from
the eastern end of the district shall
90 to Buchanan county. Judge
Blair ha represented Delaware
county for the past eight years.
Therefore, there is little doubt that
the rest of the district will support
the candidate who is successful in
securing the support Of his county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
BASE BALL BLOWS IN
League Clubs Open the Season OF 900
at Philadelphia Brooklyn. St
Louis and Cincinnati.

at PhtlaOelphta,S brooklyn. st.
Louis and Cincinnati.
Chicago, April 13.-,l'he National
League base ball season has been duly
opened about 1900 enthusiasts paying
to see the start ut the four cities in
which games We're played.
The scores We're as follows: At New
York-Philadelphia 2, New York 8; at
Brooklyn-Boston 2, Brooklyn o; at st.
Louis Pittsburg .. st. Louis 1-thir-
teen innings; at Chicago
z, Cincinnati 2.
For Popular Election of Senators.
Washington. April ia resolution
providing for the election Of senators
by direct vote of the people has been
favorablyacted upon by the house COM
mittee on election Of president, vice
president and representatives in con-
gress. The resolution, which was III
troduced by Mr.. Morris of Nebraska,
makes the term of members of the
house four years instead Of two. Both
propositions are to be accomplished
by amendments to the constitution,
Reasons why the term Of members
should be four years are stated to be
because 10 party can inaugurate Its
policy in two years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18

state treasurer; Nassett A. Cotton, 81
Indianapolis, superintendent Of public
instruction; w. s. Blatchley, Of Terre,
Haute, state geologist; l.. ]. Monks, of
Winchester. supreme court justice,
Fourth district: c. G. Hadley. 1ndian-
apolis, and e. II. Watson, Charlestown,
appellate court Judges, First district;
u. w. Comstock. Richmond; ]. NJ.
Rabb, Williamsport, and Frank Roby,
Auburn, appellate court judges, Second
district,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
No Results i'm Iowa.

Des Moines, H., April 11.-An all.
day session of the Iowa joint confer.
ence of miners and operators brought
no results save to make both sides more
determined in their demands = the
miners for continuance of the wage
scale on the 1908 basis. first of all;
the operators for the adoption of a reso-
luton protecting them against local
shut downs and strikes, first of all.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Is rhis Richmond Byers?

Des Moines, Ia, April 12.-Chief Of
Police Holmes, of Boone, has taken
into custody boy believed to be
Charley Ross No. 2, or Richmond By
ers, the 6-year-old boy stolen from
Seeleyvillc, Ind, two years ago. The
boy is alleged to tally exactly with
descriptions given by the father, even
to II nick in one ear. The father of the
boy has been notified.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18

Washington, April 13.-Lieutenant
General John G. Bates has been placed
on the retired list of the United States
army, having reached the statutory
age. lie was succeeded as chief of
staff by Briagdier General ]. Franklic
Bell, but the rank of lieutenant gen
eral will go to Major General Henry @.
Corbin, whose suggestion it was that
n younger officer be placed at the head
OF the staff
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Men in seven States strike.

Atlanta, Ga, April 16-About 1900
linemcn Of the Southern BellTelephone
and Telegraph company went out on a.
strike this morning. Seven states are
affected by the walkout - Virginia,
West Virginia, North Carolina, South.
Carolina. Georgia. Florida and Ala
bama. Non-recognition of the union,
that is, the open shops the chier
cause of the strike.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
LOOKS LIKE A DEADLOCK
Informal Reply of the Operators Is
Not "a Hopeful One.


Not a Hopeful One.
After President Mitchell, as chair.
man of the miners subcommittee, had
finished reading the answer the opera.
tors withdrew and discussed the COM
munication for about ten minutesS Up
on their return President Baer. as
chairman of the operators committee,
made this reply: I'VE regret that you
have not accepted our propositions. We
do not feel that we can modify them.
We will hereafter answer your com
munication Of this date by letter; or
If You desire a further meeting the
time can he arranged now or be here
after fixed by the respective chair
men,"
Then an informal talk followed dur
ing which it was agreed that il any
further meeting of the joint committee
was desired by the miners arrange
ments for it could be made by Presi.
dents Baer and Mitchell. After the
conference had adjourned none of the
participants would discuss the develop
ments of the meeting except President
Truesdale. of the Delaware, Lackawan.
M and Western railroad. President
Truesdale, of the Lackawanna rail-
road. was asked to explain Chairman
Baer's brief statement. He said that
1t could be accepted as meaning that
the operators stand absolutely by Their
counter-propOsition submitted on Tues.
day. AS the situation stands now Trues
dale thought, it was not too much to
say that negotiations between the op.
eratOrs and the miners had practically
been suspended.
The general scale committee of the
miners held brief session in the aft.
ernoon, and after the adjournment
they left for home to await develop
ments and look after the affairs of the
organization. There will be no cal
for convention of the anthracite min
ers until after the operators make an
| swer to the mine workers, and moi
then If the reply of the coal companies
Is favorable.
1t Is said that the operators Will
wait until after next Tuesday, When
the international executive board OF
the miners union meets at Indianapo
lis, before making n reply, in order
to learn what action the board viii
take with regard to the proposition
made by the bituminous operators Of
Ohio to arbitrate the matters in dis
pute between them and the striking
miners in that state. President Mitch
ell will close headquarters here, proba
bly, tomorrow and go direct to Indian
/ onOIic
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Coal Carrying Roads in Combine,

Philadelphia, April 12.-Evidence to
show that the coal carrying railroads
have combined to fix the hauling
charges and the amount of coal to be
carried by each was brought out be-
fore the interstate commerce commits
sion. which began its inquiry under
the Tillman-Gillespic resolution In this
CITY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18

A crusade against the saloon keep
ers in Waterloo has been started by
prominent workers in the cause Of
Temperance. There are twenty-five
saloons in that city and actions have
been brought against the proprieters
Of all of them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18

Dcs Mones. Ia, April 10. = Iowa
mine operators and miners made prog
ress in the scale conference, an agree
ment being reached for the first Iowa
district for all labor except top re-
ceiving so cents per day or less. The
agreement restores the scale of 1908.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18

The firm of Blythe & Ram, en-
gagged in the business Of trust and
corporation supporters, is on the an
Nious seat, fearing that the reform
republicans will get into power and
thereby luin the firms business in
Iowa. They have good cause for
their anxiety, as the movement for
reform is already large and growing
daily. IT'S so in every state in the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Hon. W. J. Bryan in a letter writ
ten from Calcutta, India, says he
expects to return home about the
middle of September.

1t is probable, that because ma
jority of the people of this country
are showing disposition to stamp
out boss rule in politics, and cor
ruption in Office, is the reason why
Boss Platt of New York has decided
to quit politics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Flood of Immigrants Coming.

New York, April 16.-A new high
water mark in the tide of immigration
to this country will be set when the
aliens who arrived in this port yester-
day on nine European steamships. and
those due today on eight big ships,
have been permitted.to land on Unit
ed States soil. On the vessels which
arrived and to arrive are about $4,000
immigrants
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Get.Rich-Quick Man sente need.

Minneapolis, April 10. = Edward A..
Vaughan, Il "get-rich-quick" grain
broker, convicted of using the mails to
defraud, has been sentenced in the
federal district court to fifteen months
in the Minnesota reformatory, and to
pay a fine of $500. Vaughan advertised
by circulars. offering big returns on
money which had to be intrusted to
him implicitly,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Gnats Killinc Live Stock.

Bennington, Ala, April 1G.-A. spe-
cial from jackson, Miss, says that
gnats are killing live stock in large
numbers in the Delta counties of the
state. Instances are reported where
horses have died within an hour after
being stung by the gnats.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18

Decrl'cd, Mass. April 1G.-Former
President Alexander of the Equitable
Life Assurance company. who has been
Ill for several months, has suffered o
relapse aud his condition is critical.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Artillery Captain Leaps overheard,

Artillery Captain Leaps Overheard.
Honolulu, April 1G-Captain Martin
of the light artillery, en-route home on
board the United States transport
Sherman, under guard as insane,
jumped overheard during n storm on
April 9th, three days after the steamer
left Nagasaki. His body was not re-
covered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18

Be careful when in St. Louis that
you do not step upon another per-
sons corns. One Harry Cherry did
so recently, was arrested and taken
before Magistrate Pollard, who fined
him $25.OO and costs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
BLAST ON A WARSH|P
Explosion Of Powder on the Kear.
sarge Is Death to Two OF.
ficers and Five Men.
Noted That Day and Date Are Fri
day, April Is.
NoNEKNows HOW IT HAPPENED
just Two Years Later and Same Date
as the Terrible Disaster on
the Battleship Missouri.

Washington, April 1.-two officers
and five men We're killed and fourteen
men injured, eight seriously, when
charge of powder exploded in gun
turret of the battleship Kearsarge, in
Cuban waters, on April 10. This was
two years. to day, later than the
fatal Missouri disaster, and as every
sailor Immediately recalled, on Fri
day and tke 18th of the month. Seven
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18

Cleveland, o., April 1G.-The Stand
ard Oil company has announced an ad-
ditional advance in the price of refined
oil and gasoline of one-half cent per
gallon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Base Ball Man Married.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, April 11.--.Albert
c"Snapper") Kennedy, manager Of the
Davenport base ball team Of the Three
l League, was married here, Miss
Ethel Rattenburg being the bride.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
BATTLEsHIP KEARsARGE.

men were done to death in the for.
ward turret Of the Kearsarge by one
of those accidents Which acquire ad-
ditional terrorf for sailors because of their
obscure origin. and almost impossible
ty of prevention. The official account
Of the disaster is contained in the fol-
lowing cablegram from Admiral Ev-
ans, dated Caimanera, April IA, and adj
dressed to the secretary of the navy:
Admiral Evans Report.
ION April 18th, about 3:15 p. NJ,
shortly after completion target prac-
tice of Kearsarge, forward turret,
while the powder was going below,
three sections of thirteen-inch charge
of powder We're ignitcd. Charge Of
powder in other lift just below, and
one section inside thirteen-inch, re-
manned intact. Cause not yet deer
mined, nor accountability. Matter is
being investigated. Lieutenant Joseph
w. Graeme, gun umpire, has been sent
to the Maryland in very critical
state. Lieutenant Graeme died on Sat
urday.l The following have since-died,
Lieutenant Higgins, turret officer; Pc
ter Norberg gunners mate; Theodore
Naogely, seaman; Anton o. Thorson,
ordinary seaman; julius A. Koester,
turret captain, first class; Ellis II.
Athey, seaman. Will bury dead at
Guantanamo. Vessel uninjured.
One Man MORALLY Wounded.
This is all that is known at this
writing Of the accidenteXcept the name
of one man who is mortally wounded.
This man is w. King, ordinary sea-
man. The following telegram has been
sent by the navy department to Ev-
ans. 1.-THE department is deeply grieved
by the unfortunate accident on board
the Kearsarge, which occasioned the
death and injury in the performance Of
duty brave officers and men in the
navy, and it extends its heartfelt SYM
patty to the injured and wishes for n
speedy recovery from their wounds"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
Arrested for Enforcement.

Wichita, Kan, April 11.-Edward
Blackburn, treasurer of the Wichita
Yards company, has been arrested on
the charge of embezzllng $4,000 from
the company.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18

The hatred Of the vicious will do you
less harm than their conversation
Bentley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-18
REPoRT OF THE CONDITION. /
OF Tho First National Bank at Nan
chester, in the State Of Iowa,
at the Close of Business.
April 8, 1905.
RESOURCES.

3. =
Loans and discounts :. o197 al 40
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. 676O -
y. y. Bonds to secure circulation. =. 1850 90
BoNde securities. etc............. Sam O0 :
Banking house, furniture and fixtures 800 %
Due from National Banks mot re- -
Gas rom approved reserve agents. s1ss.ea
Notes OF other National Banks. SEQ 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels
Lawful money reserve in hank. Vii. " "
essitender notes: i .ss g 50 eas os
q; $; Certif's of Deposit for iegsl - 3.
Redemption fund with u. Il. Treasur:
er ID per cent Of circulatiOa)... ....
Due from US. Treaturer. other than
5 per cent redemption fund.............. Es6 10
Total .........-......... .issl .sss.47
LIABILITIES.
Capita: stock paid J. :. !. j. 3 10000 90
Undivided Profits less expenses and iooo %
taxes paid ...... =. -. 1a,7I "A
National Bank notes oltstandin9a.. ,ssmS a.
Individual deposits subject TO check. s466e is
Tima cslscatss e 81
Total >. !. ss5i ,ssa ~
State Of Town, County OF Delaware.-ss.
u. a. Granger. cashier OF the above-named
meLtis true to the best Of my knowledge and
belief. HA, Gfanoer. Caah}er
slsscribed and sworn to before me tins l9tA day
'' s Notary Public. corree.-A..s...
i@.14. 4 4 i: j slSss Directors.
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