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Jjr .*• ®r iSC w-/1 '•f-, i'£r j. s. MoLi mr l-Z C- i" 81 SMI® mx* i-'FV rr fj-S'"-.&-7r f:' 'iT-' 'VW#i^P •i 'i*\y,»vr -V ©)e BtmocxaU OFFICIAL PAPBB OF COUNTY AND CITY. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17,1902. in. Secretary of State, RICHARD BURKE, Mahaska County. Auditor of State, lH, Auaitor oi si J. S.McLUIN, of Guthrlo County. erofStato, vt{,-^*'r ofGuthrloCoi ,^'k- *-#"f Treasurer of k.£i''/ *„4de. r. u. ca CHAPMAN, County. v. .$& of Folk Cou Attorney Goneral, JOHN D. DENISON, of Wright County. Judge of Supreme Court, [Ions term,! THOMAS STAPLETON, of Iowa County* Judge of tho Supremo Court, [short torm.l J. H. QUICK, of Woodberry County. Railroad Commissioner, THOS. BENSON, of Fayette County. Supreme Court Clerk, JESSE TRIPP, of Jasper County. Supremo Court Reporter, JOHN F. DALTON, -:Wv of Calhoun County. COUNTY TICKET. For Clerk of the District Court WM. J. DAVIS, of Milo Township. For Auditor. GEORGE STAEHLE JR., of Oneida Township, For Recorder, CHARLES FURMAN, of Delhi Township. For County Attorney, HUBERT CARR, of Delaware Township. For Member of Board of Supervisors. JAMES LEGASSICK, of Bremen Township, /. Horace Boies for Congress. The nomination of Horace Boies' for congress, by the democrats of this con gressional district, insures a contest of far more than ordinary importance. The fact that the candidate of each party is a statesman of national repute, broadens the interest. It is a former governor and prominent candidate for the presidency, of one party, against the other party's speaker of tbe nation al house of representatives. The per sonal of the candidates, the former political divisions of the district and district pride must be duly considered in forecasting tbe result. The ability, sincerity and sterling character of Horace Boies is cheerfully admitted by bis political opponents. We extract the following from a lengthy, eulogistic editorial In the Waterloo Reporter,'. a leading republi can paper of tbe district published by Matt Parrott's eons: "The memory of bis former triumphs for the party will revive the courage and enthusiasm of old line democrats everywhere throughout the' district, for among Iowa democrats tbe name of BoleB IB as much one to conjure with as the name of Jackson once was to demo crats throughout the nation. "Waterloo people without regard to party will recognize tbe nomination as a compliment ^^r-ihily bestowed UDOP one respect as a though rfjfc. in bis political views. His great abili ties and his high personal, character are qualities which cannot be called in queatlon even by tbose who differ from him upon matters of politics. For these qualities the people of Waterloo have learned to esteem him and even those who do not follow his political leadership canDot but regard with re spect a cause which IB championed by a leader of such recognized ability and worth." Revision of tbe trust breeding, mono poly sheltering .tariff is the paramount question in politics at tbe present time, and no matter how tbe electors may vote, we believe that tbe personal views of Ur. Boles upon that question repre sent the wishes and interests of the people of the district better than those heretofore expressed by Mr. Henderson. Becent political divisions in tbe dis trict are largely in Mr. Henderson's favor, but the fact should not be lOBt sight of that Mr. Boi6s, when a candi date for governor in 1891, carried tbe district by a majority of 2,408, and no man who helped to elect him governor ever had cause to regret his having done so. Tbe fact that a sullicient number of third district republicans have, on a former occasion,helped to give Mr. Boies such a large majority, war rants a fair expectation that they may do so again, Bnd especially should this ,^""'9^ ':en they have good reason to at there can be no relief from .tlons of the trusts, if Mr. Hen is elected, but that in the event .6 defeat relief is possible. There IB no doubt buf what this dis trict has felt a just pride in tbe fact that its representative was tbe speaker of the House, but Mr. Hender son haB been twice elected to that posi- .VoBrSatl it would Beem as though both himself and his district have had about all tbe honor possible out of that ollice. By continuing to support Mr. Hender son there are no new honors in sight for tbe district, but by transferring that support to Mr. BoieB, the door IB opened to glorious possibilities. If Horace Botee overcomes Col. Hender son's 11,000 majority in this district, be stands BB f&iU good a chance of being presi dent of tbe United States? as anv man living. In tbe event of his success, he would be instantly recognized Just why tbe teacher should be the Pariah among the professional men ie a question that is difficult to answer. But such is the case, not merely in Iowa, but in all parts of the United States, as well as in the old world. In conse quence, young men of ability and am bition look upon teaching as a mere makeshift, and soon foiB&ke the school room for some other employment that promises better returns. The ridiculously low salaries paid to teachers in many sections of tbe state must work an injury to the schools and positive harm to the coming genera tions. And, of course, the really good women teachers cannot be kept long in school where the merest pittance is grudgingly doled out by the directors. BB State Superintendent of Public In struction Richard C. Barrett is author ity for tbe following: Time waB when the male pedagogue ruled supreme. Slowly but surely tbe gentle BChoolma'am bas been driving bim out of the profession. It may be a case of tbe survival of tbe fittest, but tbere are many who are not of that opinion. Even ardent advocates of the new woman movement are not ready to admit that tbe total elimination of the man behind the speller is desirable, It really seems to be a caBe of tbe sur vival of tbe cheapest. Men cannot de vote years to preparation for teaching and then give their time and services for pay tbat tbe average hired man on tbe farm would reject with Bcorn. It is not a wise policy that the rural direc tors pursue when they offer tbe man who la to educate their ceildren less than the other man who feeds their mh)M illftiisiss yi At the opening of the Missouri dem ocratic state campaign, at Joplin, HOD. Wm. J. Bryan truly said: "1 tell you one truBt magnate in stripes behind the prison walls would do more to break up trusts than all the speeches the presi dent can make. The constitutional amendment the republicans are talking about iB not meant for the regulation of trusts, but to take the power to con trol trusts away from tbe states and so protect the trusts." The active circulation at tbe close of the fiscal year 1896 was, in round Qgures, $1,506,600,000. The increase since then, therefore, has been about $754,000,000, or nearly SO per cent. Tbe per capita circulation is now S28.53, againBt $21.10 In 1896—an increase of over 35 per cent. Notwithstanding this extraordinary in crease in the circulating medium some portions of tbe country are, at the pres ent time, close to tbe borders of a cur rency famine. In view of these facts, the fallacy of tbe contention of tbe re publicans in 1896, that there was money enough in tbe country, and that ail that was required was confidence, is shown in its true light. The fact iB, the scarce money schemers for several years prior to 1896 did more to injure tbe industries of thiB country than a war or a pesti lence. OYSTER BAY AND CANTON Motalle Among: tlio Place. TVlicro William McKinley Wna Remembered— Services EUcwhere. Canton, O., Sept. 15.—There was a general observance of McKinley me morial day In this city. From almost every pulpit there was reference In HUB. M'KINLEY. prayer or in address to him and his work. His favorite hymns were used. Portraits of McKinley were draped with flags and surrounded with choice flow ers. Judge William IX. Day delivered a eulogistic address in tbe First Metho dist Episcopal church. In the Roman Catholic churches of the city special mass was said. As to Mrs. McKinley, all her days are memorial days. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Sept 15.—The president requested Rev. Mr. Wash bum, rector of Christ Episcopal church here, to hold a memorial serv ice to McKinley and it was done, the rector devoting half of his sermon to eulogy of the murdered president and have to the danger in the trusts, which latter half, it is said, the presi dent did not like. Chicago, Sept. 15.—The memory of William McKinley was kept green yes terday, the first anniversary of his as sassination, in many cities throughout the United States, where there were regular memorial services held in many other cities the subject was one referred to appropriately by many cler gymen. Today in some cities the pu pils of the public schools held memori al exercises. Among the places where regular services were held are Buf falo, New York city, Omaha, Cincin nati, Columbus (O.), Louisville, Kan sas City, St. Joseph (Mo.). Philadel phia, Pittsburg, Cleveland, Seattle, Portland (Ore.), St. Louis, Topeka, Dayton (O.), Dos Moines and Milwau kee. Services were held in many oth er cities, and here the tribute was very general, both from platform and pulpit. BOARD OF TRADE HIT The Decision of Judge Cliytrauft of Chica go Jn Oats Corner Case A fleets Traderi*. Chicago, Sept. 15.—A tremendous blow was dealt the board of trade by Judge Axel Ch.vtraus in rendering a decision in the "oats comer" injunc tion case. Judge Chytraus made in operative tiie Patten corner in stand ard oats for July delivery on the board of trade. The judge held that the in junction against the board of trade and the Bank of Montreal shall stand. This was the sweeping temporary injunction granted in answer to forty suits filed by White, Tliorburn & Co., Pratt, Buckley & Co.. H. C. Aver.v & Co.. and J. l-Ienry Norton. These firms were on the wrong side of the oats market on the day before settlement day and they got the temporary injunc tions to restrain the collection of the money they had put in the Bank of Montreal to cover their margins. Judge Chytraus vindicated their action. an Ideal presidential candidate by bis PBrty, and bis wise conservatism in congress would demonstrate his OtneBS and go far to win the national election. Should the decision me upheld by the higher courts the end of ail corners on that mart has been sounded, the di rectors for all time have had their powers so curtailed that they cannot longer make a pretense of adjudicat ing'upon property rights and so-called high-handed methods on tbe board must stop. Kills Himself on Wedding Day. Pana, III., Sept. 12.—l'ccause of financial difficulties and being unable to support a wife. Dr. Otto A. Ilolt, prominent young dentist of Tower Hill, committed suicide at the Hotel Flint in this city. Dr. Holt was to liave been married at noon to Mies Eva Ham, daughter of h. S. Ham, superintendent of the l'ana public schools and prominently known In so cial circles^ Death of William Allen Ilutlor. New York, Sept. 11.—William Allen Tlutler, one of tlie foremost lawyers of his time and an author of note, died suddenly at his home, "Hound Oak," In Yonkers. He was the son of Ben jamin Franklin Butler, one of the lead ers of the bar of the state of New York during the early part of this cen tfiryT and Harriet A"»I CONFERENCE IS HELD But the Public is Ignorant of What Occurred Between Stone and Mitchell. GOVERNOR MAKES A STATEMENT Is Non-Committnl, However—Mitch ell Will Not Sn.v Whether Con ference Was Satisfactory. Indianapolis, Intl., Sept. 35.—In nn interview over the Ions distance tele phone with the News nt Wilkesbnrrc, John Mitchell said: "I can't predict when the uutliVHclte strike will be set tled. If anything is beinj? done by the other .side, I don't know of it." Ilarrisburg. Pa., Sept. 15.—Tho con ference between Governor Stone and President John Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers of America, on matters pertaining to the strike, ended at 4:ii0 o'clock in tin? morning, after a discus sions of three hours and a half. Others at the conference were State Senator William Fl.vnn, of Pittsburg, a politi cal friend of tin* governor, and a large employer of labor in Allegheny coun ty M. 15, McMnllln, of Pittsburg, a wealthy man of many interests Col. W. I\ Richardson, of Ilarrisburg, keep er of the state arsenal and assistant quartermaster of the National Guard, and District Presidents Thomas D. Niebolls, of Scranton Thomas Duffy, of McAdoo, and John Faliy, of Shamo kin. Non-Committal Statement. At the conclusion of the meeting Governor Stone gave to the waiting newspaper correspondents a written statement reading as follows: "Messrs. Mitchell, Nicholls, Faliy, Duffy, Sena tor Flynn, Colonel Richardson and Governor Stone have been in confer ence. All the differences have been discussed with the best of feeling." Every effort to get the participants in tho conference to divulge what took place proved unavailing. Governor Stone and Senator Flynn immediately retired and refused to be seen, and the others would say nothing beyond what was contaiucd in the non-committal statement given out by the governor. After the conference Messrs. Mitchell, Duffy and Faliy were rapidly driven from the governor's residence, where the conference was held, to the Penn sylvania railroad station, where they took the 4:10 a. m. train for Wilkes barre. Mr. Nicholls remained here. MltolioU Would Not Talk. President Mitchell, before leaving, would not even say whether the con ference was satisfactory to him and his district presidents. While no offi cial information can be had on the matter, it is believed here, that Gover nor Stone and his colleagues submitted a proposition Nto There was a rumor in circulation that Governor Stone wanted the mi Qrs to return to work and 'bav^f^ operators adjust the dlffenj^fl^s aft erwa'.d If such a PJpifwsitlon was made I Quid by the mine workers,-Tepvesentatives. It can be authoritatively stated that the men will not return to work on those con ditions. Attorney General Elkin and Mr. "Widener were invited to the con ference. It was given out that Mr. Elkin could not get here in time, but no reason was assigned for Mr. Wid* ener's absence. WRECK ON THE SANTE FE Newspnpnr Train ColUtlos With Freight and Throo of the Crew Arc Killed. Denver. Sept. 15.—Santa Fe passen ger train No. (iOS, known as tlie news paper train, which left Denver at 3:40 for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, St. Louis and Chicago, collided with a freight train at Struby, a small station several miles south of J.ittleton and three members of (lie passenger train crew were killed and another perhaps fatal ly Injured. The dead are: Slack ISarnliart, engineer J. A. l'ettingill, Hreuian John Itogers, lireman. Seri ously injured Archie Stewart, engi neer. Some of the passengers were badly shaken up and bruised, but so far as known none were killed or seriously injured. The freight when ascending a steep grade on a side track at Struby to let the passenger train pass parted and fifteen or eighteen heavily loaded curs started back toward the approach ing passenger train which was drawn by two engines. The engineers of the passenger train reversed and tried to back out of the way of the runaway cars, but did not suceed. The crash was lieard for miles, roth passenger engines were throw ninto the ditch and eight cars were piled upon tlicm. The engineers and tiienien were buried under the wreckage. Ziun Special Train Kills Two. Chicago, Sept. 11.—A special Chica go & Northwestern train carrying a party of Powieites from Zion Citv to Chicago struck and instantly killed two men who were walking along the tracks north of Kenilworth. The men were identified as Willi 7-1!) North Halsted street, mid William Hoar, 355 McLean avenue. Flfiy Fishermen lVrUli. London, Sept. 15.—A telegram from Calais, France, announced that nine vessels of tile French cod fleet found ered in the North sea during tlie re cent gales and that lil'ty lisheruien were drowned. UuttlcMhlp Iowa Aground. Rio do Janeiro, Sept. 12.—The Amer ican battleship Iowa ran aground near Cape Mossa, Senhorn. The Iowa had finished target practice and was returning to Friars' Island. The min ister of marine has ordered a war vessel to go to the help of the Ameri can ship. Strlko Is Growing Serloim. Ottumwa, la., Sept. 15.—Tbe street car strike is assuming a serious aspect. Tlie blacksmiths in tlie employ of the company have struck. The city de pends upon the. street ear plant for electric power, which may be shut off. Hepburn (.» -lump x«.w -^|iipi*sii itPSSiSi President Mitchell which will tend to end the struggle in the hard coal field. The conference was the result of the visit of Governor Stone, Senator Flynn, Attorney Gener al Elkln, Mr. McMullin and P. A. B. Widener, of Philadelphia, to New York a few days ago,, when Mr. Wtdener called on J. P. Morgan. The meeting was called at the instance of the gov ernor, and Mr. Mitchell, before he met the chief executive said he did not know what the governor wanted and that he (Mitchell) had nothing to pro pose to him. Miners Would Ileject It. York. Clarinda, la., .-ij-t. U.—ltcprepenta tive Hepburn, of this city, has left for tlie state of New Yolk on the urgent request of the Republican cam paign committee of that state. IU will spend the greater pari of tlie present month campaigning there. Thm-o'H $1,000 ICowanl for ilim. Oimwa. la.. Sept 31.—The Inhr.state Sheriffs' association' has decided to of fer a reward of .^TOO for tlie arrest of the inurdi ier of Sheriff' Strain, Kd Carjis. 'Hie governor of IowiLand the supervisors have alroH,'1" of ,m:w CLAIMANTS FEAR FOE CASH Creditors of tko Kl^hi Creamery Co1 NotNutUiicil—O.Torof Now York I'cwple, Chicago. Sept. 11.—Creditors hvho have been looking for an early pay ment of their claims against the Klgin Creamery Company are likely to be disappointed. Announcement was made several days ago that a contract had been arranged with tlie Creamery Products Company of New York for the purchase of most of the properly of the alleged bankrupt concern. The price was tixed nt $110,000, one-lialf of which was lo have been paid at once and the rest on time. It developed in the United States district court, however, that the New York people have since tried to with draw their offer, claiming that It had been made by the vice president of tlie, concern anil had not been ratified. At torney S. S. Gregory, representing tlie receiver, explained this situation. On the lawyer's motion the court entered an Older on the Creamery Products Company lo comply with its contract or. failing in this, to be held liable for file difference between its offer and tlie price thai is brought on another sale. Attorney .1. L. MoXab recently pre pared schedules of tlie Klgin com pany's liabilities, showing tluit they amounted to .$-100.01)0. About one-half of this amount is secured by butter and eggs held in storage by A. I'ooth & Co. This leaves .$200,000 debts un secured. FIGHTING A STRINGENCY That May Come lo tlie Vuturo, Tlioilgti Not at llnml Yet—Secretary Shaw'o Plan. Washington, Sept. 15.—Yielding to the demands of llie New York banks, Secretary Shaw has announced a plan whereby a total of ,$8,200,000 of tho treasury holdings will be thrown into immediate circulation. This amount will, it is thought at tho treasury de partment, ease the present Wall street situation and tide over the crop-inov Ing season stringency. Four millions of this amount will be released to national banks not govern ment depositories, but which are to be temporarily made such, on the depos iting by them in tlie treasury of what are known as "free" bonds which they may have in their vaults. This amount will be distributed in sums of $50,000 and over. The additional $4,200,000 will be put into circulation through anticipating the October Interest. The secretary says that he sees no Immediate cause for alarm on the mat ter of money stringency. SERIOUS BATTLE GOING ON One Tliat May Settle tlie Fate of Venezuela This Time Revolutionists Very Much Alive* Willenistad, Island of Curacoa, Sept. 13.—It has been learned here from Puerto Cobello, Venezuela, that the report recently issued by Torres Cardenas, secretary of President Cas tro, that the revolutionary army un der General Luciano Mendoza was an nihilated Sept. S near Tiraqullla, was a gross exaggeration. The engagement of that date was not an important one and only the vanguard of tho revolu tionary forces was eugaged. It has been learned with certainty that Thursday a serious battle com menced in the vicinity of Tiraqullla be tween about 4,000 revolutionists under the command of Generals Mendoza, ISatalla and Itiern, and government troops to^fjjrfmhnr of about 4,100 Sder General Trjj^ilo. minister r/liere is no nevSI^^BF battle .dtnn gone. Gate* Said lo AITIIVO Sold Out. Denver, Colo., Sept. 12-Jpbn Gates, it is reported, bas tra^ist&Ked bis entire interests in tlie Colorado Fuel and Iron company to persons who are supporting the Osgood interests. George .T. Gould is said to be U^vjmr cbaser of the Gates sloek. From-* tlie guarded statements made by Mr. Gould concerning the Colorado Fuel and Iron, and from the fact that since he visited the plant at Pueblo last Sunday, he has kept the wires to New York busy, it is believed that ho is the principal purchaser. Cnso of Frank C. Andrews, Detroit, Mich., Sept. 12.—The motion for a new trial for Frank G. Andrews, former vice president of the wrqpked City Savings bank, who has been con victed of misapplying and misappro priating the funds of the institution, was taken up by Judge Murphy, in the recorder's court. The motion is principally based on the alleged pre judice and unfitness of Juror Bock, who is alleged. 011 allidavits filed by several persons, to have expressed strong opinions against Andrews. Univornlty ItulhlinK Hums. Ottawa, Kan., Sept. 12.—The main building of the Ottawa University, the pride of the Baptist denomination in the West, and its contents were de stroyed by fire early in the morning. Tbe building had just been completed, after twelve years in construction, at a total cost of $50,000. The total in surance is $20,000. Tl«e college li brary. consisting of -1,000 volumes, was also destroyed. Tlie origin of the fire is a mystery. Associated Frutcrnitiei. Chicago, Sept. 11.—The Associated Fraternities of America adjourned yes terday after electing the following offi cers: President, C. II. Itoblnson, Grand fraternity, Philadelphia secretary treasurer, Kdinund Jackson, Mystic Workers, Fulton, Ills. The proposed "Temple of Fraternity" at the St. Louis WovkVs fair was indorsed, and $75,000 pledged, insuring its erection. ImprlHom'il tor Smoking Cigarette*. Newport News, Yn.. Sept. 12.—W. O. Saunders, editor of the Hli/.abeth City Tarheel, wits arrested and went to prison for smoking cigarettes within the corporate limits of Elizabeth City, X. C., a town of 5,000 inhabitants. V»'HUV1US Kxtremely Active. Rome. Sept. 12.—Vesuvius is ex tremely active, but not dangerously so. Tlie volcano on the island of Strom boli continues active and is emitting a black cloud, which Is covering the Wand. Frost I)e»troyg Corn. Dubuque, I".. Sept. ID.—A lieavy frost in tliis vicinity Friday uigUt de stroyed corn in tbe lowlands. Senator Siewnrt ltoreavcri. San 1' rauclsco. Sept. IX—Mis. Wil liam 11. Slowart, wife of tbe I'nitcd States senatiir from Nevada, was killed yesterday at Alameda, Cal. Mrs. Stew art was viiliiiH in an automobile with Henry l-'oote and a young man named Taylor. Through an accident the ma chine ran into a telcKraiili jiole. Jlrs. Stewart was tin-own againsl the pole and so serimisly injured tbat deatb toou followed. Firnt Toucli of Wintor. Chicago, Sept. 13.—Tlie first touch of tbe comlm winter was felt through out the west and northwest yesterday. Reports from a score or more of places to tlie local weather bureau show that frost was prevalent throughout .Ne braska. northern Kansas, Wyonihii' North "1 South Dakota ami Minneso ta. Many points in Wisconsin also were' affected. The corn cimi hud a narrow escape. Tbe daniageMs estimated tli auiount to about in pi\j' cent. In Losses of Human Life in the Great Forests of Washington Prove Terrible. FIFTEEN AD IN DISTRICT Nino in Another, Including Hen, Y/O' men and Children. Loss ol* Property Is Great and Many Arc Destitute, Not Even Pos* sensing Clothing—Situa tion in Oregon. Portland, Ore., Sept. 15.—Ariel, Cow litz county, this state, has been de stroyed by a forest tire. Eleven are dead. Those known are: D. L. Wal lace, wife and two children 12-year old son of Mr. llanley John rollick, his brother and child, and W. 12. New house. Four are missiu.:: and 200 are homeless Kalauva, Wash.. Sept lo.—News lias reached here that the forest (ires on Lomis river have wrought sad haven*. P. L. Wallace, wife and two children were burned to death. They wire camping in the woods when caught by tbe tire. Their wagon was found burn ed up, the charred bodies lying near. A 12-year-old boy of a Mr. Manlcy is also dead. Mrs. John Tolly and baby and a brother, name unknown, and Mr. Newhouse and Mrs. Graves are dead. Fifteen others were found with out clothing except gunnysacks. Five logging camps were burned out com pletely. Tbe following families have lost everything: Eliza Street, O. S. Cur tis, L. M. Child, Thomas Matthews, T. Wilkerson, 11. E. Dartland, Ur. El lis and others. The worst of the fire is 011 Lewis river, about twelve miles above Woodland. The country is well settled and there are doubtless other casualties not yet reported. Loss or Properly of $300,000. The fire has spread from Lewis riv er north to the Kalama river, and fifty sections of the finest timber 011 the coast are destroyed. It is impossi ble to give any estimate of the amount of the damage done to property. Oak Point, twenty tulles below here on the Columbia river, is totally destroyed. There are 110 reports of lives lost, but loss to property is estimated about $300,000. A great fire is also raging on the Coweman in the northern part of the county. Everything combusti ble in its path was consumed. The air is thick with smoke and falling ashes. Hill's Camp is reported de stroyed Muckley Brothers' No.-2 camp is also burned out Moreland's camp is badly damaged. Seven donkey en gines are ruined. Fifteen More Lives Lout. Two men from Barr's cam are re ported missing, people are panic stricken and many arc almost crazed with grief over the loss of property. Cowlitz county thought it was going to escape until yesterday, when the re ports came thick and fast, each worse than the last. Five people are dead and two missing with only partial re ports from the burned district. The horrible news cast a gloom over the entire county that hardly can bp. scribed. A courier just a^fved from Lewis river sayst^nri^ ollly t,v0 houses loft flfl(l5nug on Lewis river from Iniitjy*place to tlie bond of tile istance of thirty miles, and not less than fifteen persons have perished. FIRE DEVASTATION IN OKKGON Two Countlea Dear the Brunt and the Property Lou* Is Heavy. Portland, Ore., Sept. 15.—About 300 people are left homeless in Multnomah and Clackamas counties as a result of the forest fires that have raged for the past week. Fires have burned over a wide scope of country, but the greatest damage in this state appears to have been done In these two coun ties. In the lire that destroyed the town of Palmer, near Bridal Veil, two boys named Hamilton were caught while trying to escape from the flames and burned to death. The timber losses in Clackamas county have been im mense, and tlie whole length of the Clackamas river presents nothing but vistas of ruined settlements. In eastern Multnomah the fires are under control and no further damage Is feared unless weather conditions change. In southern Oregon excellent work has been done by the forest rangers, and the destruction confined to a comparatively limited area. Eu gene and surrounding country is now practically out of danger, though fires are still menacing. Tillamook also has been saved by the change in the di rection of the wind, and tlie inhabit ants have good hopes of saving the town, which has twice been almost abandoned before the raging flames. The most distressing losses have been those suffered in the vicinity of Springwater, Clackamas county, and Lentz, Multnomah county. The Spring water region has been utterly swept by the fires, and those who have reach ed points in communication with the outside world say that immediate help must be sent in order to save those rescued from the devouring flames. Around Portland tlie fires are dying down and the people in tlie suburbs are resting easy for the first time since last Thursday. In all parts of the Willamette and Columbia river val leys the smoke continues very dense, and it is feared that the full extent of the losses will not be known until the districts now cut are heard from. The damage by fire to forest reserva tions appears not to have been heavy, the most disastrous tires being confined to settlements were clearing and slash ing is being done. Tbere is 110 way of securing a correct estimate of the loss, but it will certainly exceed $1,000,000 in this state. SpnnlHli Wnr Velurnn.. llockford. Ills.. Sept. 11.—The second reunion of the Third regiment, Illinois volunteer infantry, of the Spanish American war, was held In ltoekford yesterday, there being about 250 veter ans present. Lynn, Mass., Sept. lb.—.justice lior nce Gray, who retired from the United States supreme bench last spring, died at Ills residence In Nahant of paraly sis. He had been In |wior health for some time. Since bis retirement he bad been staying at his summer home. Judge Gray was born in Boston, March 24, ISliK, and was graduated from Harvard College in tlie class of 1842 and from the law school in 18-19. He was admitted to the liar In ISti], He was reporter of the supreme judi cial court of Massachusetts from 'l8r4 until 18(11. He was appointed asso ciate Justice of that cuurl in 1S(M and chief justice in President Ar thur commissioned llim ,ls ,lKsocj.lte justice of the supreme court of the United-States Dee. 111. 1S81. ClllrUKo'ti Tax lii rcipi Trouble*). Chicago. Sept. I.V Saturday the spe cial grand jury which for two weeks has been hivestigaiing the alleged tax receipt forgeries, returned new indict ments against Kilward Williams, Jas. B. Hoy and Luke Wheeler, charging them with uttering a forged Instru ment. These 'men had airily been Indicted, arrested and od on bonds, and this true 1 DELHI. L, L. Johnson of Peoria, 111. has been visiting his brother, E. R. John son. Guy Dondurant was home over Sun day. John Porter Jr spent last week at Strawberry Point. Dr. G. II. Fuller had business at Ft Dodge last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. Clifton went to Apple River, Illinois, last week to at tend the funeral of a relative. Mrs. R. Furmau is in Chicago the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Alex Mc Kean. Mrs, C. D. Stone and Hoy were Man chester visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. 11. H. Hour man and children of Buckeye, Iowa, are guests at T. Frasiers. The W. F. M. Society meetB Thurs day afternoon with Mrs. E. C. Perkins. Mrs. Etta Grillin and PanBy Bpent Saturday with Delaware friends. Remember the campQre at U. A. R. Hall, Friday evening, September 19. Mrs. Pearl Maxwell, of Delaware, visited over Sunday in town. Mrs. C. 1). Stone was an Epworth visitor Friday. About forty of the friends of Mr, and Mrs, E. U. PerkinB gave them a pleasant surprise on Saturday evening September 13, it being their 20th wed ding anniversary. Ice cteam, cake and fruits were served. The company pre sented Mr. and Mrs. Perkins an elegant silver cake disb. "•^rWir&Uison, of Ctfttabad New Mex ico is in town. "v as ft I Peter Jakelin attended I, O. F. lodge at Colesburg Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs, E. H, lllanchard visited in Masonville last week, A. A. House and liiily Barker were foiling at the Wapele laBt week. MrB. Sarah Hefner of Delaware visit ed ber daughter, Mrs. C. C. Stone last Friday. The M. M. Aid Society meets Wed uesday afternoon, September 17. with the MISBBS Beal. Mrs. Belle lloedeii, of Dubuque- wilt inspect tbe W. C. Friday Sept. 19. Literary Note. Justin Harvey Smith, the author of the papers on "The Prologue of the American Revolution" which are to ap pear iu The Century during the year 1903, bas been ProfeBeor of Modern Uistoryat Dartmouth since the chair was established in 1897. Professor Smith is a graduate of Dartmouth in tbe claBB of '77, and be IB said to be tbe fourth who haB received a perfect mark there, Rufus Choate and the late Chief Justice Field of Massachusetts being two of tbe others. ProfeBsor Smith was at one time a partner in a large publish ing house and was for several years at the head of its literary department, but in 1897 he dropped business and after further travel and study abroad brought out "The Troubadour at Home," a re construction of the personalities of tbe medieval Provencal poets. Ordinance No. 150. An Ordinance IBepcalmg Ordinance No, 120 Relating to Bewers. He it ordained by the city council of the city of Manchester, Iowa: SECTION 1. That Ordinance Jp, 12G, entitled "An Ordin ance relating to and providing for the establish ment of 6ewer districts, tlie construction of sewers, and the assessment of the costs there of", he, and the same now IB hereby repealed. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be In full force and effect from and after Its passage and publication In the Manchester 1'resB, Manchester Democrat or tho Delaware County News, newspapers pub lished In Manchester Iowa. I'aBsud this 15th day of September. 1902. Attest: S.A. STEADMAN R. K. ROBINSON Mayor, City Clerk NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, In and for Delaware County. In the mattor of tho application of Robert A. Denton, a registered 1 October pharmacist, for a permit to buy, Term. 1002 keep aud sell intoxicating liquor, To WHOM IT MAY CONCEBN: Notice 1« hereby given that the application of the undersigned, Robert A. Lenton, a registered pharmacist, No. 4B23, doing business under thellrm name of Den ton & Ward of Manchester in the County of Del aware, State of Iowa, praying for a permit to buy. keep and sell intoxicating liquor* in tho two story brick building, Nn.4W Franklin street, In Slancnester. on lots 92 and 03, in tho County of Delaware, State of Iowa, will be on (He In the otllce of tho Clork of the District Court of said County on or before tho I5ih day of September. 1002, and that said cause will come on for bear ing at the October Term of said Court, to bo begun and held at Manchester ou tbe tith day ot October, 1002, 3C-W8 ROBEUT A. DENTON, 4 7 When your appetite The goodness of Uaecda. Biscuit is preserved by the In»cr-seal Package 0) 0 1 0) 0) Applicant. Private Sale of House and Lot and Furniture. The desirable residence property on the corner of Butler and Tama streets. Also, The following personal property: 2 good Top Buggies, 1 fine Walnut, Marble Top Bed Room Suite. 2 common Bed Room Suits, and mattress and springs for each. 2 Center Tables. 1 Walnut Upholstered Parlor Suits. v 1 Couch. 2 Tables. 1 Parlor Organ. 1 Gasoline Stove. 1 Wood Stove. Dishes, Dining Chairs, Rocking Chairs, and every thingNthat goes to furnish a house. ThfBe will all sold cheap for cash, if taken ithin the next few days. Inquire 1 New Furniture Store, Tn f.hA A Hotna KnlMinn An nlrlfn AfMAf tmUk ii T?n V77 /^rt til** In the Adams building on Franklin street, with Mil. FRANK salesman, makes "Special Sale" on everything in the furniture line for 30 days. We have a full line of Ingrain Carpets on sale that have just been received. You can Qud no larger assortment in any city. We have samples of all and they are new. We have too many chairs and must sell them, for they take up our room. Having placed large orders for new goods, we must reduce this stock and propose to do it with low prices. Will you call on us 'I YOURS FOR BUSINESS, KIRKPATRICK & PIERCE. SCHOOL SUPPLIES!' School Opens Monday, Sept,, 1.1902. We are going to give $10.00 away to school children on the last day of October. To the school boy or girl who makes the most words out of the firm name of Lawrence and Grems. To the one making the next largest 'ist we will give $2.00. The next thrCL'nrtjest lists ^00 each. Requirements. Everyone must make the list on legal cap paper, using no slang words and must be a customer of ours. We are headquarters for school supplies, books, slates, pens, ink, pencils, sponges, note books, tablets, etc. Our entire stock is new. SCHOOL SUPPLIES! FINCH & LILLIBRIDGE. New arrivals of something new in House Furnishings near ly every day to be added to our already quite complete stock of Furniture, Carpets, Draperies and large line of new Couches. The most important of the new arrivals, and one that will give you the most comfort is the Elastic Cotton Felt Mattress, two parts and the best made. If after using this mattress 00 nights, it is not satisfactory in every particular, you may return it and we will refund your money. All kinds of other mattresses from $1.75 up. See our new line of Screens and Easles, Pictures, Frames and Mouldings. FINCH & LILLIBRIDGE. MINNESOTA. WISCONSIN. THE Great Clover Belt. The Future DAIRY REGION of the North West Rich »soil, pun water, cheap and abundant fuel, lumber at first cost, and great markets. High Class Lands At Low Prices, and on all terms. Call and see samples of grains and grass- es raised on $8.00 land Excursion rates to our lauds every day in the week. Railroad fare refunded to purchasers. PENTONY & HOAG OFHCE OVER BLAKE & SON'S STORE. Manchester. Iowa, a*****-***®* You can't deny it I CIIANCL, l,' CO UJ -J CL a. (0 5 wy, „, 9,