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OFFICIAL PAPBB OF COUNTY AND CITY.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17,1902.
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Secretary of State,
RICHARD BURKE,
Mahaska County.
Auditor of State,
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Auaitor oi si
J. S.McLUIN,
of Guthrlo County.
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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
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one respect as a
though
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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,
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