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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
A .vI|L.L|.|sICA SUSPECT.
Lew Van Alstine, Farmer, Accused Of
Staying The Moore Family
NO EXCITEMENT OVER THE ARREST
The Generally Accepted Theory of the
Case In the Community Is That
e: the Killing was Done by
Homicldal Maniac.

& Villisca.- Van Alstine. Tay-
lor county farmer. was arrested by
Constable Horton on a warrant charg-
ing him with the murder of the
Moore family and the Stillinger girls
on the night of June 9. last.
Moore and Van Alstine are said to
have had an alteration about year
ago. Mrs. Van Alstine said when
her husband was arrested that she
would swear he was at home on the
night Of the murders. s4
There is no public sentiment
against Van Alstine because of the
apparent absence of adequate motive
for the crime.
The arrest was made on a warrant
sworn out by a private detective. In.
formation as to the grounds upon
which Van Alstine's arrest was pro-
cured is not obtainable at present.
Van Alstine is a we'll known farm.
er living fourteen miles southeast OF
Villisca. He! is about 35 years old
and is well known in that vicinity.
There was said to be no excitement
over his arrest and it was believed
, by the county attorney that there was
not enough evidence to connect Van
Alstine with the crime.
The tragedy last June was one OF
the most terrible ever known in
Iowa. Mr.. and Mrs. j.. B. Moore and
their four children. with the two
daughters OF prominent farmer liv.
ing near Villisca, were slain In a
most brutal manner while asleep in
their beds. The murderer used an
ak. to crush the heads Of his victims
The generally accepted theory Of the
case is that the murders were com.
mitted by an insane person.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
SPARKS FROM
THE WIRE

Champaign. ILL.,, Dec. 2s.-Edward
H. Miller, his wife, his daughter Ruth,
eight years old. and his son Wayne.
four years old-the entire family
were killed four miles south Of here
Thursday by the Illinois Central Pan
anna, limited train, as they were re-
turning home from celebration at
the home of neighbor. Opal Scott.
q neighbor's child, was fatally injured.
Washington. Dec. 2S.-The explo-
sion in the park opposite the Tivoli
hotel which. occurred while President
Taft was attending dance given in.
his honor at the National theater at
Panama, Is reported in dispatches to
the Panama legation here Thursday
to have been the outgrowth OF bust
ness rivalry between two merchants
in the vicinity. The dispatches say
that the explosion occurred outside
the district traversed by President
Taft.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
THREE YEARS

MURRAY l.. PENNELL. Spring
field. Ill.
MILFORD BERT BROWN. Kansas
City. @ s
PAUL J. MoRRIN, st. Louis
HENRY w. LEGLE1TNER. Denver.
CHARLES N. BEUM, Minneapolis.
MICHAEL J. CUNNANE. Philadel.
phia.
EDWARD sMYTHE, Peoria.
GEORGE ANDERSON, Cleveland.
MICHAEL ]. HARMON. Scranton.
Pa.
ERNEST G. w. BASEL.
WILLIAM j. M'CAIN. Kansas City.
Z WILLIAM E. REDDIN. Milwaukee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
BIG EVENTS IN 1872.
NOTABLE HISTORICAL HAPPEN.
lNGs DURING THE LAST
TWELVE MONTHS.
BALKAN WAR THE GREATEST
Loss Of Titanic and Deaths of Avla-
tors-Manchu Dynasty Overthrown
In chlna--victory Of the Demo-
cratic Party.

New York, Dec. 31.-Much notable
history was written In the year OF
1912. Events OF vast Importance and
of worldwide interest followed each
other in the quick march Of the past
twelve months
The most significant of these, doubt
less, was the war of the Balkan states
against the Turkish empire, which
put period to the sultan's ancient
supremacy in southeastern Europe.
The sudden rise of the minor states
which comprised the Balkan allies Is
one OF the marvels Of the age NO
less miraculous was the swift and
decisive way in which they swept the
Turks across the plains OF Thrace
and forced them back almost to the
banks of the Dardanelles.
The most grievous occurrence OF
the year, especially to America, was
the sinking of the Titanic on April
H. The loss Of this, greatest OF all
ocean liners, with over $500 people.
was the greatest marine tragedy OF
all time.
Death seemed to reign In the air
as we'll as on the water, during the
year 1912. The number OF airmen
who lost their lives was unprecedent-
3D. And one American woman Is
numbered among the victims-Miss
Quimby. who fell into the ocean from
the height Of thousand feet. The
year claimed 80 airmen. bringing the
total OF all up to 217.
In the political realm the year 1912
witnessed many remarkable things.
Perhaps the most significant was the
completion OF the overthrow OF the
Manchu dynasty in China and the In
stallation OF the Chinese republic.
with DR.. Sun. Harvard graduate. as
president.
In America, of course. the most i'm
portant political event was the over
whelming defeat Of the Republican
party, and the return of the Demo
cratic party to power after sixteen.
years, with Woodrow Wilson as the
new president. x
An interesting feature OF the po-
litical movements in this country was
the birth OF the Progressive party,
with former President Theodore
Roosevelt as its godfather.
Another event which stirred the
heart of the nation was the attempt
to assassinate Theodore, Roosevelt at
Milwaukee by John Schrank.. New
York crank. who is now in an insane
asylum.
In the matter Of legislation, perhaps
the most important features were the
veto of the Democratic houses tariff
bills relating to wool, cotton and iron.
and the farmers free list, by Prest-
dent Taft; and the defeat In Canada
OF the reciprocity agreement.
Several important opinions were
handed down by the United States su-
preme court, the chief of these being
the opinion touching the Union Pa
ciic merger The action taken by the
court resulted in the dissolving Of the
great railroad combination which had
been effected by the, late E. H. Har-
riman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Not Missed.

*
If man gets an idea into his
head that the community he lives in
cannot get along without him. the
surest cure is for him to take ..
months visit somewhere" remarks r..
B. Going of Osawatomie.
when he comes home he will md
that the COW has been MIXED regu-
larly during his absence. that the
corn has ben husked and cribbed
just as well as he could have done It.
that the chickens and ducks and pigs
didn't stop growing during his alb.
sence, that the regular winter literary
society has been organized and 10
making progress without his august
presence, that the roads have been
dragged regularly and that some OF
his own neighbors didn't even know
he had been away. There are just q
few of the little things that make .
fellow realize he is not 80 many pota-.
toes to the hill as he thinks he is. -" ~.
Kansas City Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
SEES BIG SURPLUS IN JUNE
Prosperity to Reach High Mark
Next Summer, Says secre-
tary MacveaQh.

Washington, Dec. 3O-The prosper
ity Of the country Is reflected in the
condition Of the United States treas
ury at the close Of the calendar year
1912, which also marks the end OF the
first half Of the fiscal year 1918. Sec
rotary MacVeagh estimates that on
June 80 next there will be surplus
OF $40,000,000 in the ordinary re-
ceipts of the government.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
vgs 4 q,
MAY DIVIDE BIZ sN0RTHERN COUNTY
Considerable Agitation Among Resi-.
Z dents of the North part Of Kos.
suth for New County Seat.

Swea City.-The idea of dividing
Kossuth county into two counties OF a
size similar to that of other northern
Iowa counties. has been revived and
may be put up to the legislature and
the voters at special election. AS
1t is now Algona, the county seat, is
a long way from the northern part of
the county and there is considerable
complaint. On the other hand if the
county is divided it will mean an in
crease in taxation to maintain the
new county seat and this will be
strongly opposed. To give relief it
may be decided to select another
place in which to hold court in ad-
dition to Algona.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Let Contract for Ditch.

Webster City.-The boards Of su-
pervisors OF Hamilton and Story coun-
ties have just let the contract for the
construction of the Phillips joint
ditch. No. 1873. for s26,4S6. A most
remarkable thing about the letting
OF this contract is that the success
full bid was $4,000 lower than the
estimated cost. The Phillips ditch is
located in southern Hamilton county.
and the north part Of Story county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
New Building Is Planned.

Dubuque.-Plans have been an.
nounced by the faculty of St. JOS.
erph's college for a new building to
cost 100000. The contracts likely
will be let in February. A plot Of
ground adjoining the site of the
present buildings was purchased last
September at a price OF $4,000. with
the present project in view. The new
structure will accommodate the col
legiateg and academic departments Of
the institution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Lad Is Sent to Eldora.

Mason City.-Alex Perrin. age II.
accused Of opening the safe in the
office of the Coyle Coal company and
smashing the money drawer with an
ak and extracting $S4 in cash besides
some checks. was sentenced to a term
OF years at the Iowa Industrial school
at Eldora.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
CoIIeqe Gets a Library

Mount Pleasant-Rev. w. G. Will.
son Of Los Angeles, CAL, retired
Methodist pastor and for many years
a member of the Iowa conference Of
the Methodist church, has given his
library Of 500 volumes to Iowa Yves.
leyan college. The collection con-
tains many books on philosophy and
theology. " -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
NAV Mark Historic SPOT.

Keokuk-The Iowa legislature will
be petitioned this winter by citizens
of Montrose. Lee county, for an ap-
preparation of $4,000 to be, used in
erecting suitable monument to mark
the site of the first white settlement
in Iowa. The civic league is in charge
of the arrangements and they are
also taking steps to preserve the old
barracks, where the fort stood.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Professor Hibbard Resigns.

Ames. Prof. H. B. Hubbard. who for
ten years has held the chair OF eco
nomics in the Iowa State college at
Ames, is resigning to have charge OF
marketing farm products and agri'
cultural cooperation in the Universe
ty OF Wisconsin at Madison. His ap'
pointment is effective Jan. /. DR.. Hib'
bard will be one Of the investigators
OF the Wisconsin institution along
farm lines, in addition to holding the
important instructorship.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08

SnoWsIfde Blocks Alaskan Road.
Cordova, Alaska. Dec. 31.-A snow
slide on the Copper River & North.
western blocked traffic Sunday and
there is little likelihood OF the line
being cleared before the latter part
of next week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08

interurban Crashes Into Street Car.
Fort Dodge.-W. c. Parks: stree:
car motorman. suffered fractured
leg and hand and other injuries when
his car ran into Fort Dodge. Des
Moines & Southern interurban car
at the junction of the interurban line
and the local system. .5ls...
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
EasIer and Plea.anter:,

Talking Of ladies' Shortcomings re-
calls story recently heard OF large
and notwithstanding woman who
wore very large hat one evening ut
the theater.
Madam" said the attendant polite
ly, II must request you to remove
your lat It is annoying this gentle.
man behind you"
The massive lady turned and
haughtily surveyed the complainant.
do you mean that little weedy, un-
dersized creature?" she asked.
This gentleman behind YOU" the
attendant corrected her.
The lady settled herself in her
place.
you win find 1t easier and pleas.
anter," she said decisiyely, ito re
move him!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
1880 NJ -I751E,s-7N = rI-I-1l a T-1 7g-1'.--
\ Railroad Deal Rumored.

Iowa City.-That the Rock Island
railroad Is going to lease its tracks
from Lone Tree to Muscatlne for the
Iowa City-Muscatine 1nterurban COM
pany. now being promoted by the
Smith Bows interests of Cedar Rap
ids, is the substance Of a well de-
fined rumor here. The Rock Island
company. 1t is said. would rather the
interurban company would run its
track by. way Of Lone Tree than by
way of West Liberty, since it would
in the latter instance take away
much business of the steam road.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Look, Dark for Rea,iand.

4 Iowa City.-A coroner's jury in.
vestigating the killing of Frank Al
berhasky by Ernest Reasland. far.
mer, brought in verdict that de-
ceased came to his death from blows
from club in the hands of Reas.
land. Reasland is in Jail and an ef
fort will be made to give him a speedy
trial
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
chautauaua Makes Money.

New London.-The dates for the
second annual Chautauqua associa.
ton of New London have been set
for July Is to 81. The Chautauqua
movement is backed by the Ladies'
Improvement association, the pro-
ceeds OF which go toward beautify.
ing the city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Boy Is Fatally Shot.

Creston.-While shooting at tar.
get at Summit lake with a number of
boy friends, Clyde Jones. aged IL
years. son of Auctioneer George
Jones. was seriously and perhaps ia
tally shot by boy companion with
pistol.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Five Of Family Of Six Die.

Gary, Ind, Dec. 2s.-Black diphtheria
has wiped out all but one Of the lives
of family of six persons at Hobart,
eight miles east of Gary. Last week
the two children of P. F. Hardesty, a
farmer, were stricken with the disease.
Later Mr.. and Mrs. Hardesty and an
other child died. Ten hours after the
first symptoms appeared death oc-
Cured. ar-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Monroe Farmer 10 Killed.

& Monroe.-A sad accident occurred
near Dunreath when S. A. Hardin's
team ran away. missed a bridge and
ran over an embankment, killing Mr..
Hardin and the team instantly and
fatally injuring his companion.
George Thomason.5 Mr.. Hardin was
a single man. about ~ years old. His
relatives are unknown. .I.f..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
nutton Plant pestroved.

Davenport.---The lie Claire Pearl
Button company plant at LIE Claire.
Ia, was burned to the ground. the
loss being estimated at about $4,000.
The plant was established as a
branch of one of the Muscatine in
dustries at the time Of the button
workers strike in that city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Still Untasted.

What" asked Mrs. Oldcastle as she
picked up q volume of Limp Feather
edition OF the Classics. do you think
of Thucydides?"
II really don't know" replied Mrs.
Gottalotte, after she had Strengthened
a corner OF her 5000 royal Persian
rug; we've never had any. Josiah
says they're no good unless you get
them fresh. and our grocer never
seems to have any except the ones In
cans."-Exchange
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
State Pharmacy Board.

" Des Moines.-The state pharmacy
commission will meet at the state
house this week to consider several
alleged violations Of the pure drug
law. 1t is said that many druggists
in the state put too much water in
camphor and other drugs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Eniaroes Industrial Tract.

En1arges Industrial Tract.
Keokuk.-Two hundred and eighty
two additional acres have been bought
adjoining the tract purchased sew
eral months ago and will be included
in the industrial area in connection
with the dam. The tract now covers
800 acres. Work of laying out factory
sites will begin soon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Elephant Falls Into Pit. .

Keokuk.-Dutch, the enormous ele-
plant performing at a local vaude-
vile house, nearly lost her valuable
life when the floor of a livery barn.
where she was quartered, gave way
and precipitated her into sixteen
foot hole While the men were work
ing to help her out. she assisted them
by pulling off the projecting and brok.
en- timbers and setting boards and
timberss in the soft mud so that a
runway could be built The ponderous
animal, after she was released walk.
ed over, to a hydrant and washed her
self thorol1 ghly5 Il q Is s$5 r. shg5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Fiuhts Cigarette EVIL,

West Liberty-Mayor C. J. Mackey
has begun war on cigarettes and
their use by school boys and arrests
are threatened for the illegal pass.
age OF cigarette papers, The sale OF
cigarettes is not licensed in West
Liberty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Rather Hot Shot for Doctor.

Rather HOT Shot Tor UoctoT'
3 This incident is related Of Scotch
doctor, new to the gun. who adven-
tured upon days rabbit-shooting.
Chased by the ferrets, bunny was :
rather quick-moving target, and the
medico was not meeting with the sue
cess he anticipated.
Hang it all, mani" he exclaimed.
impatiently, to the keeper who accom-.
panied him. .these beasts are too
quick for me-"
AYE, doctor" the pawky keeper re-
piled; but We surely didna expect
them tae lie still like yer patients till
ye kill them"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
SIX YEARS.

MICHAEL ]. YOUNG, Boston.
JOHN T. BUTLER. Buffalo. vice
president OF iron workers union.
HERBERT 8. HOCKIN, former sec
rotary and formerly of Detroit.
OLAF A. TVEITMOE. secretary Of
California Building Trades council.
]. e. MUNsEY. Salt Lake City,
Utah.
EUGENE A. CLANCY. San Fran
cisco.
PHILIP A. COOLEY, New Orleans.
FRANK C. WEBB. New York.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Eiected-He, Demands $4,000.

w Ejected-He Demands $1,000.
Fort MISUNDERSTANDING that on
account of color he was prevented
from sitting on the main floor Of a
local motion picture house and was
forcibly elected. E. H.. Hoskins. col
ored. has filed suit against the Or
pheum Theater company Of Fairfield
for $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Indicted for KILLING ,Guide.

skowhegan, Me-, Dec. 31.-An in
dictment against William Wilding Of
Indianapolis, charging him with meg
ligently shooting and killing" Warren
Holden, guide, was returned satur-
day. Holden was mistaken for deer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Anna Held Asks Divorce.

Anna Held Asks Divorce.
New York. Jan. ANNA Held
,Ziegfeld, whose final separation from
Florence Ziegfeld had been rumored.
applied to Supreme Court Justice
Amend Monday to have a final decree
of divorce granted to her.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
KIN. wife and Her Mother.

Lagrange, Ind. Dec. 31.-Edward
Hart shot and killed his wife, Mrs.
Rena Hart, from whom he was sep
arated, and her mother, Mrs. Sarah
Mcbride Sunday. After the shooting
Hart ran into the country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Cement Men Meet,

Mason City.-The National Cement
Users association will hold their an
nual meeting here January ITO, and
already plans for their entertainment
have been perfected. Visitors from
ali parts Of the country will be here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Nenro shoots Employer.

Laporte, Ind, Jan. 3.-Bccause
he refused to meet the wage demands
OF two negro workmen, Paul Martin,
engaged in railroad contracting work
at Monterey, Ind, was shot Wedres-
day and probably fatally wounded.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
p.mocr,tIc conore..m.n pl..

Benton, Pa, Dec. 30.-John Geizer
McHenry, congressman on the Demo-
cratic ticket from the Sixteenth con-
gressional district of Pennsylvania,
died in this city Friday from a gen.
eral breakdown. aged forty-six.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08

Congressman Had In Hospital.
Panama. Dec. 31,-Representative
William w. Wedemeyer of Michigan,
one of the congressional committee
which came to the isthmus to inspect
the canal, was put in hospital at
Ancon Sunday. He is Ill mentally.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Iowa veteran Found Dead.

Council Bluffs.-Clark Patton Of
Council Bluffs. a civil war veteran,
aged IS years, was found dead in his
own yard on Thursday. He had EVIL
IDENTIFY fallen in the yard and was too
weak to rise and had died from ex.
nosl1re
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Accept. offer on MINING.

Accepts Offer on Mining.
Hibbing. Mimi, Dec. 31.-The OIL
yer Iron Mining company will not ap-
peal from the order of Judge Hughes,
restraining the company from carry
ing on mining operations in the Sell.
ers pit here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
keokuk H,oh Win. Game.

Keokuk, Ia, Jan. 3.-Keokuk High
defeated Canton (Mo.) High in one OF
the fastest basketball games Of the
season Wednesday by score Of 81
to 20. Keokuk was outweighed but
played in much better form.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
keene's Condition Is Grave.

New York, Jan. 3.-The condition
OF James R. Keene. the fnancier and
sportsman, was said to be grave
wednesday. Mr.. Keene was taken
from the Waldorf-Astoria but his
present whereabouts is not known.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Dewey rs Years Old.

Washington, Dec. 28.-Admiral
George Dewey, most famous Of living
American naval officials, was seventy
five years old Thursday. The anniver-
sary found him as strong and hale as
he has been for a decade.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Greeks Leave for Athens.

Boone-Twenty-three Greeks de-
parted for Athens to join the army of
Greece to take part in the war against
Turkey. during the week. Boone has
sent out several hundred Greeks, most
Of them being railroad laborers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
m,ck.v Denle. $500. 600 Story

New York, Dec. 2S.-Clarence Mac
kay, through his secretary, stated
Thursday that there was no truth In
the report that Achile Duchane was
to construct a 100000 room at Mr..
Mackay's Roslyn IL. ~ home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
kI,bane Defeat. oliver Kirk,

st. Louis, Jan. 3.-Johnny Kilbane
Of Cleveland, featherweight champion,
toyed with Oliver Kirk of st. Louis
for one round here Wednesday and
beat him intp helpless pulp in the
second round.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Find Dead Babe. BODY.

Mason .City-The body of babe
which had lived but a short time was
found in refuse heap in an alley at
Garner. The officers are making an
investigation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Grand Duke Michael Retired

st. Petersburg, Jan. 3.-The emper-
or's brother. Grand Duke Michael, was
relieved of the command of the Cheva-
Tier Guards regiment Wednesday and
given II months leave of absence,
either in Russia or abroad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Make 5000 Opium Seizure.

Make $1,000 Opium Seizure.
San Francisco, Dec. 30.-Opium val
ued at $4,000 was seized by custom Of
ficials here Friday on board the Amer
ican-Hawaiian steamship Mexican on
its arrival from the city Of Salina Cruz.
Mexico
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-08
Flames Explode CARTRIDGES,

Flames EXPLODE CartrId0es.
Troy, Ala, Dec. 31.-Loss of $685.
900 was caused Sunday by fire here.
Fifteen hundred bales of cotton were
destroyed. The flames reached an
arsenal and thousands of cartridges
exploded.