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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21

ZIG rEAcuu Oh AOrpOrattOn6.
To-day the ascendant element in the
Republican party Is the corporation.
1t is mistake for either party to sub
nit to the domination of the rich cor
poration element. The corporations are
entitled to a fair representation, but in
the Republican party they get far more
than this-they are on the top; they
swing the whole party.-Boston Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21
THE STATE. OF IOWA.
OCCURRENCES DURING THE
PAST WEEK.
One Man Killed and Others Injured
During Fire-Many New Towns to
BE created-some of Iowa's Products
Storms Fatal Work.

Thomas Whitworth of Macksburg was
Killed by an explosion of powder and sew
eral people injured, some of whom may
ule. The general store of Edward Town
send was discovered on fire about o'clock
III the morning. The powder exploded and
wrecked the building, the walls fell on
Whitworth and he sustained fatal in
]urles. Mrs Townsend and her daughter
and Mrs. Phyle and her daughter and sew
eral men were injured. The building was
occupied by the Masonic lodge and the rec
ords were all destroyed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21

In corn Iowa leads either of the other
States by nearly 550O0,O0O bushels In
oats Iowa not only leads all other States,
but is almost equal to any other two
States in the Union. In hay Iowa leads
any other State, and produces almost S..
100000 tons. In hogs Iowa leads all the
States. with 3,40S.0OO head. In barley
Iowa is close second, with 9,133,O
bushels and Minnesota is first with $780,
900 bushels. In Irish potatoes Iowa is the
second State. with New York first. In
mich cows Iowa is second, with 1.25O, 900
head, and New York is first with Los
OOO head. In cattle Iowa is second and
Texas is first. In horses Iowa is third,
Texas is first and Illinois second.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21

where he ceases to regard patience as
virtue, and, resolving to fight the
devil with fire." has ordered the postal
authorities not to carry in the mails
pamphlets which bring to the notice of
the people at large the utterances of
President Mckinley of 1898. Verify,
"the William still pursues him."-To-
ledo News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21

Those sound money" editors who
are "ticlSled most to death over the
idea that Bryan is willing to place the
antitrust plank above that made of
free silver, in the Democratic platform,
should not forget that he places the
money trust at the head of the OBJ
noxious list.-Grand Rapids Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21
A Real Navigator.

1t is natural that Mr.. Hanna should
be the largest stakeholder In the new
American Ship Building Company. Mr..
Hanna's experience in holding the
helm of state entities him to set him
self up rs authority ON ship building
and notwithstanding World Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21

Near Charlton, the farm house of Mr..
Willoughby was blown down and his child
Killed. Two other persons were injured.
Near Fontanele great destruction to prop.
erty was wrought. The farm house of
John Herr was completely destroyed and
his two boys fatally injured.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21
Very Un-Americau.

The proposed scheme for the govern.
ment of the Philippines sounds strange
ly Spanish. How utterly un-American
1t sounds to talk Of placing any part
of the territory of the United States
under the rule of governor general
and cabinet of administrative officers
to be appointed by the President at
Washington. Where does the local
self-government, which is the bulwark
of republican institutions, receive any
Observation-Disclosures News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21

President Hancock of the Nutwood
Driving Club. Dubuque, officially an
nonnces that the fall races will take place
as advertised. The total guaranteed races
amount to 100000. $4,000 more than
any-other association.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21
TEN Of Individual enterprise and free

1t may be added by way of caution
that the Republican party will most as
suredly come out with hypocritical
declaration against trusts. The leaders
of the administration forces know
that the people are aroused on this
question, and will endeavor to catch
votes by lying declaration of oppose
ton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21
Which VIII Mean Nothinp

The Republican party is such a bitter
enemy of the trusts that 1t is going to
wait until next year and then adopt a
strong antitrust platform.-Omaha
World Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21

Col. John Jacob Astor announces on
his return from Europe that the Span
ish war has been a great advertisement
for America and Americans. But the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21

~ ""euse W Antelh0ences
The Republican State platform Is
rank impertinence-an offense to COM
mon understanding. 1t embraces n
impertinent resolution against trusts,
though the convention was completely
dominated by trust and boss influences.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-21
Silver as Good as Gold.

Prior to 1873 gold-using countries de-
string silver for shipment to silver
using countries We're obliged to send
gold to Paris to be exchanged for sill
yer, and silver-using countries desir-
ing gold were obliged to send their sill
yer to Paris to be exchanged for gold;
but these exchanges could always be
effected at the rate Of 1917 ounces Of
silver for one ounce of gold, burdened,
of course, with the expense of the op-
GRAFTON, and it was to save this e1-
pense by furnishing silver to persons
who desired it for use In silver-usinR
countries that the Bank of England,
under the Peel act of 1914, kept In the
bank as reserve large quantity Of
silver which it purchased and upon
which it issued notes payable in gold.
This use of silver" said Sir Robert
Peel in his speech advocating the meas
ure, answered all the purposes of
gold" for while the French bimetallic
par continued 15la ounces of silver
were everywhere and in all countries
us valuable as one ounce of gold. OF
course, this action of the bank was
discontinued when the bimetallic par
was broken by the suspension of the
free coinage of silver by France in Oc-
tober. 1ST3.-Henry G. Miller.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-10-27
Specials.
Grand Opening Prices.

Prints-American, grays black and @an
white for the grand opening saleprice of u y
Indian Head Muslin, per yd.. ......... ~
R..+ 3 n,..cn.a u,.,,n n.r ID &c
Fruit of the loom Muslin per va &c
Double fold Dress Goods, worth loo, CO
grand opening sale price. Observation-Disclosures. VW
Double fold Plaid Dress Goods, worth 121 cents
the same as credit stores get 15c, price q n
for the grand opening sale. ............ w
Double fold Percale worth 10c grand TIM
opening sale price. Observation-Disclosures.
Red table Damask, worth lSc, grand 4 9dn
opening sale price. t6
Towels worth sc, for the grand open g a
ing sale. Observation-Disclosures. Nv
Wrappers worth $780, for the grand Co.
opening sale. Observation-Disclosures. VVV
We will place on sale for the grand opening so
dozen Hose worth l5c, double sole, fast O.
black, grand opening sale price. ......... ~
Patent Hooks and Eyes worth sc, for -
the grand opening. Observation-Disclosures. ~
200 yard spools basting thread for the
grand opening, spool. Observation-Disclosures. ~
Childrens underwear for the grand open Z
Ladies double ieeced Hose, our open NJ
ing price per pair. Observation-Disclosures. ~
We will 5 place on sale sale for the grand go
Baby Cloaks for the grand opening EAn
| 20 pairs of all wool blankets for the G. ME
grand opening. ................... ssVV
Beautiful Amoskeg Bingham going at Ms -
our grand opening price. .............
Safety pins. Observation-Disclosures. n
Hankerchiefs. Observation-Disclosures. ~
10c bed ticking for the grand opening 7M -
sale. Observation-Disclosures.
35c Wool Dress Goods, for the grand DE- -
opening sale. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. eOO
Comforters worth $1.25, for the grand 90 a
opening sale. Observation-Disclosures. wv
asaiss ss sa1s and Drawers worth &c., 33c
s 2ssas5' . TeTta $500 going at our $685.
Infants Shoes worth SOC, our special DE-
price Observation-Disclosures. SOS
All wool red plaid Blankets worth 60 OK
$500, opening sale. VVS
Mems Underwear worth SOC, our % a
special price. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. wv
Tennis Flannel worth 10c, our special Ola
price per yd. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
n n,;s a Hess for ladies' worth lSe 25c
F ssa ts. fs zs,s lined Shoes worth s's' CSC
Saxony Yarn worth 10c, for the grand 4 a
4 opening Observation-Disclosures. ~
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-10-27
Glove Sale
For the Grand Opening.

csc for real fine French Gid Gloves excellent variety
of stitching and coors this glove brings in other
$l.30, regular price $685. for the grand AN a
opening sale price Observation-Disclosures. VVV
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-10-27
Ribbon Bargains
For the Grand Opening.

Just to give you exceptional value in order to i'm
press upon you the Importance of this great Ribbon
Center will sell during the Grand Opening as
follows:
For No Ribbon I'd Observation-Disclosures. Ea
Fancy Hair Ribbon, yd. Observation-Disclosures. w
For the best Baby Ribbon, grand open "A
ing price. .......................... ~
For yards of regular Sc ribbon, going at A a.
special sale for. Observation-Disclosures. Wv
For 4 yards of best loc ribbon going at Ok
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

We believe Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is the best in the world. A
few weeks ago we suffered with a Sc
we're cold and a troublesome cough, and
having read their advertisements in
our own and other papers we purchas-
ed bottle TO see. If it would effect us.
1t cured us before the bottle was more
than half used. 1t is the best medicine
out for colds and coughs.-The Herald.
Ind. For sale by all
Dealers, Benson Smith & Co. Ltd,
Agents for II. /.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
SPANISH ENSIGN SALUTED.

GIBRALTAR, March 1S.-The Unit
ed States cruiser Raleigh, from here
this afternoon homeward bound from
Manila, in order to be put out of COM
mission, hoisted the Spanish ensign
and fired salute while passing the
Spanish squadron, commanded by Ad-
miral Camara, off Algeciras The Span
ish flagship Carlos Quinto thereupon
hoisted the American ensign and. re-
turned the salute.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
DEWEY THE ONLY ADMIRAL.

WASHINGTON, March 27-Although
forced construction of the legislation
of Congress might seem to authorize
the President to appoint an Admiral
of the Navy in addition to Admiral
ment that there is no intention of do
ing so, as it is perfectly clear that the
intention of Congress was simply TO
provide for the advancement of Ad-
miral Dewey to that grade.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
III Af1eck St, South Melbourne.
April 18th, 1897.

To the Minerva Company.
Dear Sirs:-Having taken your Tonic
at intervals during the past two years
have pleasure in being able to certify
that it has proved distinct success.
Acting upon the recommendation of
my medical adviser to take a Tonic
when necessary, 1 choose the Minerva,
and have every reason to be satisfied
with the result; so much so that I
always keep it in the house. When
from stress Of work 1 feel run down
I have recourse to the Tonic, which in
variably has the desired effect, as after
few doses I am right again for some
months. Feeling that the Tonic has
done me much good it will be a pleas
ure to recommend it, and I have no
objection to you publishing this report.
I am.
Yours, etc,
l.. HART"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
PIPE COMBINE

CHATTANOOGA (Tenn.), March 20.
The deal to consolidate the cast-iron
pipe works Of the country, which in
cludes the American Pipe Company's
plants, among which is the Chattanoo-
ga Foundry and Pipe Works, has been
concluded. The Chattanooga concern.
it is stated, gets sS50,O00 out of the
transaction.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
A NEW PAINT SHOP.

HAVING ASSOCIATED WITH IJs
Mr.. John H. West, practical House
Painter, Decorator and Wood Polisher
we are now prepared to give estimates
on all kinds of work in that line.
Mr.. West having had a practical on
perience of over twenty years in Sa.
Francisco and other large cities ON the
Coast, we feel confident that any Wort
entrusted to us will give entire saAfa-
faction to our patrons.
PRESERVING PAINT n.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
FOR SALE.
FAST COLORS.

We are sole agents for the 'KENE-
SAW MARBLE co.'s" celebrated
Georgia and Italian marbles. This is
the only marble that is impervious to
liquids and will not stain in this CHI
mate. We would have you examine
our samples and stock in this marble
Dark blue topaz is very popular and
for rock faced work it is admitted by
everyone to be the neatest granite in
the market. We would like to quote
you prices on this.
We handle a nice line OF Vermont
and New Hampshire granite and can
give you prices on this that will sur
prise you.
We are in position to furnish Ha-
waiian blue stone for Monumental pur-
poses and make a speciality on copeing
for lawns, cemeteries, ETC.
No trouble to show goods and quote
prices at any time.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07

2-One lot 96x2o0 feet, mauka OF the
Catholic church premises at Kalihi.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07

3-24 lots at Kapalama, lying mauia
OF King street, about 800 feet from
the Kapalama Tramways Depot.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
CLAUS SPRECKELS. VIM G. IRWIN.
CLAUS SPRECKRLS & CO.,
Bankers,
HONOLULU III. I.
SAN FRANCISCO AGENTS-The Ne
yada Bank Of San Francisco.

DRAW EHXANGE on
SAN FRANCISCO-The Nevada Bank
of San Francisco.
LONDON-The Union Bank Of London,
Utd.)
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tiOnal Bank.
OHICAGO-Merchan National Bank.
PARIS Compton National d'Es-
compte de Paris.
SERLIN-DresdnerB Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of New Zealand.
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER-Ban
OF British North America.
sI1DS0cl q Gene[Ol B0nklnQ Z EXCh0nge Business
Deposits Received. Loans made on
Approved Security. Commercial and
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills OF Ex-
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07

6-25 lots 50x100 feet in Puunui Tract
% lots 75x150 in Puunui Tract.
25 lots 100X200 in Puunui Tract.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07

4-Five lots and houses at Kapalama,
situated mauka OF King street and
on the Waikiki side OF Morris Es-
tate premises, income s552 a year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07

"a lot Of about half an acre mauka
side Of King street, about 400 fest
from the corner OF Liliha and King
streets. The premises produce an
income Of 1871 per annum.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07

For Sale.

IL lots at Kalihi. facing Kamehame-
ha " Road, and in front OF G.
Markham's residence, with new
dwelling on.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
J. BREWER 6 CO.,.LD.

Queen Street, {: Honolulu. H. r
AGENTS FOR
Hawaiian Agricultural Company. Ono
mea Sugar Company, Honomu Sugar
company, Wailuku Sugar Company.
Waihee Sugar Company, Makee Su-
gar company, Haleakala Ranch
Company, Kapapala Ranch.
Planters Line, San Francisco Packets.
Charles Brewer & Co.'S Line OF Bos-
ton Packets.
Agents Boston Board of Underwrjt.
ers.
Agents for Philadelphia Board of I'm
derWriterS
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07

LIST OF OFFICERS:
P. c. Jones, President: George RI
Robertson, Manager; E. F. Bishon
Treasurer and Secretary; Col. w. r
Allen, Auditor; G. NJ. Cooke, H, Water.
house, G. R. Carter, Directors.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07

7-6 lots 100x200 on Nuuanu street,
right opposite the old ice works.
About 800 lots 50x100 at Nuuann at
rear and mauka OF the above 6 lots.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
TdE BANK OF HAW ALL.

incorporated Under the Laws Of the
Republic of Hawaii.
The Mena star., 1899-08-03
TAKE HASTE SLOWLY.

It will prove serious mistake for our city to grant an electric franchise for a term of twenty years at this time. In all matters of public interest it at least would be wise to get the sentiment of the people and learn what they want. We can sec no good reason for rushing any measure of this kind through the council. If it is a good thing for the people no harm can come from giving them chance to see it in that light, and if it is not a good thing the council will make great mistake in hastily adopting a measure that the people do not concur in and do not want. In stead of tying the city mp with a twenty year franchise it would, we think, be better and far more economical to wait until the city can put in plant Tn connection with the water works and have both operated under the same management.
 Nothing could be more unwise or cause a city council to be more severely and deservedly censured than to accept the first offer made no matter from what source it may come. Mena is a growing city and it can afford to wait, and if 1t finds 1t is not practical to own and operate it's own plant there will be no lack of men and capital to put in a plant on terms that will be reasonable and satisfac- tory
The Mena star., 1899-08-03

on the small mills of the country since the promoters declare that they only want the large mills. It begins to look as though this mill trust, by taking in all the big mills, will, if they reduce the price of flour, crush out the small mill owners and close their mills, especially as they fully assert that the trust ''doesn't care for the smaller millers; all it wants is the big ones."
 The public can confidently look forward to one thing and that is that after the small mills are closed and their business ruined and abandoned the trust will find It very convenient, and to its interest, to raise the price of flour, and will also be in posi- ton to dictate the prices of wheat.
 This trust, like many others, is demonstrating and publishing to the world the advantages of com bination, showing the people the economical side of conducting great industries, and thus far it is doing great good. In due time the people will learn that they must take possession and run all these great industrial corporations and secure the profits instead of allowing them to accrue to the bon eft of private individuals and cor porations. This method is the only solution of the trust problem.
The Mena star., 1899-08-03
Acorn Items.

Mir. Henson is having we'll dug.
 Mir Robins was in town last Wednss day.
 Acorn is growing will soon be oui,s a town.
 MT. and Mrs. Cherry were in town last week.
 Mrs. Ansel and Mrs. Whitely are m the sick list.
 Mir. Knight has eight men in the strawberry field at work.
 The town is full of campers and some new buildings going up.
 Miss Lillie Knight got both of her hands badly burnt last Friday on a lid
 Mrs. Anderson is home again, having been called away by the illness of her daughter.
 Mr Reed had a serious accident last Saturday at Mir Goddard's birthday party, being thrown from a merry go. round. His friends have verry little hope of his recovery.
The Mena star., 1899-08-03
COMMUNICATIONS
Egger News.
icnics are all the go just now.

Picnics are all the go just now
 Elder A. A. Bates has been conan. ing series of meetings at Biz p.., church this week with good sncoa, He has been assisted by Elder Bnn.- of Dallas.
 Our people are enthused with fre., news of the Hot Springs & Mena r.,, road. We think it will surely be huh,
 Uncle Moses Foster is very low wit, .dropsy, and can't live but few d.,. at the best.
 Crops of al, kind are in dire needs ., rain.
 If we don't get rain in ten days tb;. part of the county will have no cor, to sell next winter and sprung, and v. predict that Mena will have to look {, the north for her corn supply next ven,
The Mena star., 1899-08-03
Cedar Trees in Orchards.

w. J. Barton, of Cove, who is one of Polk county's most extensive and best posted orehardists, while in Mena re. gently, called the attention of a repre. sentative of this paper to the fact that cedar trees growing Tn or adjacent to an apple orchard was iniurious and ruinous to the orchard. He cited several instances that had come under his observation. at least two upon his own lands where apple trees growing near cedars had become va.uless for bearing fruit. It appears that the leaves on all apple trees growing near cedars become speeked or spotted. and when they begin to bear the fruit IS afflicted in the same manner gradually growing worse as the tree gets older until they cease to bear and % to decay.
 The Star has seen similar statements rom other sources, and advises those havlng eedars near their apple trees to observe the effects. and those con. templating planting orchards pot to plant near cedar trees.
The Mena star., 1899-08-03
PRICES TOO HldH.

It appears that the franchise asked by Mir. Quigley stipulates for twenty-five arc lights at total cost of $3, 3,0O0 a year to the city, and that tho maximum prlcc to be charged for incandescent lights is ninety cents month.
 A Mir. Keiscr, of Illinois, also asks franchise requiring the city to take twenty arc lights at cost of $1,12O year and fixes the maximum price for incandescent lights at seventy cents month each.
 The last named price for arc lights is perhaps not unreasonable but the price proposed for incan- descent lights is entirely to high. It is true, people need not take them at the price named, and can continue to use oil. but in case a franchise is granted at all, itis the duty of the council to protect the citizens and not to tie matters up with exclusive franchises so that they must pay cxtortionate prices or 90 without modern conven- fences. It has been abundantly demonstrated that thirty to forty cents each is all that should be charged for incandesccnt lights, and municipal ownership would give them to the people at those prices or lower.
The Mena star., 1899-08-03
WtiiSkY'S WORK.

Here is the story of what whisky did for one Kansas family. For a number of years one Mack Lit eral was a respected farmer in Sumner county. Several years ago he went to Oklahoma and be- came addicted to the use of liquor, with the result of transforming himself from kind husband and father into ferocious brute. As the result of his cruelty one of hls daughters died and he was arrest ed on the charge of murder. He was acquitted of this, but contin- ucd on the downward course until about a week ago he assaulted a woman with an ax and was lodged in jail for it. When the news of this last arrest reached another daughter who had gone to Bushville, Ind, to escape his cruel treatment, she committed suicide after writing a heart breaking letter to her father. In the mean time Literal had got out on bond, and when the daughters letter arrived he took dose of morphine and, at last accounts was on his deathbed Fix.