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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06
10 PalNatio.l

A lady living in Ireland has her dog
cart provided with the biggest carriage
lamps in the country, so big, in fact,
that her friends are wont to make fun
of their size; but an accident. when
they were lighted, was looked upon
as impossible.
On a recent occasion, however. n
wretclled little donkey-trap crashed in
to her cart. considerably to the dam
age of both.
what do you mean, Mickey" said
the wrathfuL lady, recognizing the
offender, couldn't you see my lamps?''
Sure, did,. me lady," said Mickey,
meekly, but thought it was a shop
windy."-Short Stories.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06
Gold in the Phi,inpine..

1t Is said that there is not stream
rising in the mountains Of Luzon-and
the same is true of other islands of the
Philippine group-which has not its
collaborating sands: The alluvial de-
posts of the precious metal have been
garnered for many years, but no thor
ough exploration for gold at its sources
in the mountains has ever been made.
because the Spaniards were unable to
conquer the tribes inhabiting the inte-
rior regions. Some of these tribes are
said to look upon the digging up of the
earth as sacrilege, and they will not
seek gold in that way, nor permit others
to do it, lest the wrath of the gods
should grow hot against them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06
A Natural Weather Bureau.

An enchanted ravine of the Ulloa
Valley. Honduras. is described as a
regular weather bureau, with the pc.
culiarity that 1t is always reliable. The
tumbling Of cataract down the side
Of mountain gives the ravine its
voice. which can be heard for many
miles. and this indicates by its volume
the approach of rain and whether the
coming storm is to be light or heavy.
Tradition says that the ravine is the
home of a dragon who controls the
clouds and winds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06
a PACING OSTRICH.
Jacksonville Boasts Bird that Races
in Harness.

Jacksonville Boasts Bird that Races
in Harness.
/ The most unique steed ever attached
to harness is Oliver W., of Florida, a
4OO-pound, full-blooded African ostrich.
Not only has the distinction of being
the first pacing ostrich ever known.
but he can get up a speed that would
trouble the fastest of horses
Hitched TO a light carriage, driven by
his keeper and manager, the big pacing
ostrich may be seen daily in the road
near Jacksonville and 1t is doubtful If
ever n more peculiar and interesting
sight was seen. His spe. 1 Is simply re-
markable and nothing on the road can
pass or even hold him. He has gone a
mile in 200 several times and once It is
said went below the two-minute mark.
He has already won several big match
races and also came out first in the
most unique trial of speed ever per.
formed in this part of the country. a
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ritated, and finally bewildered, as il he


ritated, and finally bewildered, as II he
fancied the prisoner must be mad.
IF that gentleman will answer MY
question" resumed the prisoner, u
think 1 shall be able to prove to every
one that I was in Brisbane at the time
said."
| The stranger shifted in his seat nerv.
ously, and at last said in tones of an
noyance and approximations.
Your honor, i've never to my knowi
edge set eyes ON the prisoner before
and don't see how can fix up his
innocence. Besides, guess / didn't
come here to be questioned by every
son of gun that holds up a mail
coach-f beg your pardon, your honor
but you'll allow the annoyance Is con.
siderable anyhow"
His honor admitted 1t was, but
straightway appealed to tile strangers
best feelings OH behalf of the prisoner
until he was somewhat Modified, and
remarked, "Waal, If he thinks It's
straight wire he can start in, and I'll
answer his questions. I don't miHd
taking him up on that"
The stranger was then sworn, and
lie stood In the witness box the pris.
oner addressed him.
"Sir," he said, do you remember
OIL the third of July a man running at
ter your hat in the street In Brisbane,
and bringing it back TO you on the
pavement?'
II can't say that I do replied the
stranger, nfter little thought; NO,
can't fetch it,
do you not remember his saving
that he was out of work and his three
children were STRIVING? And then
can you not recall giving him a sover-
eign and saying, Here's a shilling for
you'?'
The stranger was silent as II he
wished to remember the occurrence,
but presently he shook his head slowly
and said. mo, it's no use-you must
be installing me for some one else.'
"Stay! criea the prisoner again, iii
voice of terrible tension, for it WIS
his last chance. do you remember.
before giving the sovereign, that the
man told you lie had fought iii the Cri-
mean war and could show wounds
that he had helped his country, but
his country wouldn't help him7 Yes,
you must remember his showing you
the scars-one at the back of the head,
another nn his right breasts-
The stranger interrupted him with a
sudden exclamation. II do. 1 do! The
scar on your breast is n long one-a sa-
bre cut. Your honor, remember
meeting this man! I must apologize,
his life was in my hands, and nearly
let him fall through, He is the man
l saw in Brisbane"
There was a profound sensation In
court rs the prisoner steadied himself
and wiped the cold moisture from his
brow.
Can you remember the date on
which this happened?" asked the pros
ecuting counsel.
"Ah, I'm afraid can't" the -strang-
er returned; "but know this--it was
three days after the Carlisle Castle ar.
ont what da4a .,,a. :, ,' . rss'De ~ nuu
Tba nawsnana.s - va" .ha a.u. 49,, l..
INV wora than aons,,.s,, ~, We" =. -
found +hat Tho r,nr,,s,a %.s.1a :. ~, "as
~ sranar an ~ .n Va Ia .'iI rive.
days oftar,.a vi ,,nauah. .. - 10. .ae !.
date required.
tba nrisoner ives spraa,,s ~ ao svut. as
1r,s.,.. .o.n' aequi''eu.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06
Republicans Frightened

Evidently the Republicans, no matter
how much they may whistle to keep
their courage up, are pretty thoroughly
frightened over. the results of the re-
cent elections.
Realizing the fact that Bryan has
gained ground rapidly and that even
McKinley's home State is in danger
the Republicans are now talking about
an early convention.
Recalling the history Of the last presl'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06
the {: :HAmElERs HERO.
There are countless heroes WHO

q 80 > ii Fl
There are countless heroes WHO live
and die,
OF whom we have never heard;
For the great, big, brawling world
goes by,
With hardly a look or word;
And one of the bravest and best of all
OF whom the list can BOAST
ls the man who falls OH duty's call.
Ths man who dies at his post.
While his cheek is mantled with man.
hoods bloom,
And the pathway of life looks bright,
He is brought In moment to face the
gloom
Surrounding the final night
He buoyantly sails DER a sunlit sea
And ID dashed on an unseen coast
Till the ship goes down at the helm,
stands he
The man who dies at his post.
Whs, follows the glorious tide Of war
And falls In the midst of fight,
He knows that honor will hover DER
ia Au SOvck HIS uhule WIFI llSn(,
But he who passes unsung, unknown,
Who hears no applauding host,
Goes down In the dark to his fate,
alone,
The man who dies ut his post.
Who bears with disease willie death
draws near,
Who faces his fate each day.
Yet strives to comfort and help and
cheer
His comrades along tile way.
Who follows his work while he yet
may do,
And smiles while he suffers most,
It seems to me is a hero true
The man who dies at his post.
There are plenty to laud and crown
with bays
The hero who falls in strife,
But few who offer a word of praise
TO the crownless hero of life.
he does his duty and makes no claim;
And tonight propose toast
To the silent martyr unknown to fame,
The man who dies at his post.
aS Denver News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06
The Ponies Rooms.

OF the vatican's 1000 rooms Pope
Leo has reserved for his personal use
only three-a small parlor. little din
ing-room and a bedroom.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06

in use. But If any one desires to have
the colors as they ought to be, refer
ence must be made to the standard
adopted by the army and navy. This
standard, altered from time to time by
the addition of fresh stars is preserved,
and Will continue to be kept by the
secretaries of war and navy. The prop
err design for the blue field of Old Glory
is fixed and absolute; other arrange
ments of the stars. which commonly
are distributed more or less higgledy-
piggledy. are wrong.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06

Indians seldom wear head covering.
Does this account for the fact that
bald Indians are extremely rare1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06

The United States steamer Michigan
is said to BE the oldest Iron steamboat
aA,at,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06

Dental election and the amount of TINA
money and printing 1t took to stem the
tide of Bryan's eloquence, the Repub-
lican national committee is said to be
unanimously in favor of calling the ma
tional convention together early in
June.
Another Campaign of education"
must be fought, the trusts must be got
in line and "milked" to the last drop in
the way of contributions to the corrup.
ton fund and documents explaining"
the policy of Imperialism must be pre-
pared and 1t takes time to do all this
OF course, long campaign will dis.
turb business, but the Republicans will
have all the business they can take care
of In an endeavor to make the people
believe that there are no trusts in this
country and that trusts are good
thing anyhow.
Time will also be required to demon
strate that the declaration of independ-
ence is an Anticipated document not
worth regarding by advanced thinkers
and ardent imperialists such as make
up the firm of Hanna, Mckinley & Co.
Therefore, an early meeting of the ma
tional Republican convention is to be
called by the frightened members of the
Mckinley cabai-Exchange.
AZ to Self-Governrnent.
The elections last week have caused
the administration to give it out semi.
officially that It's policy toward the PEG.
pie of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philip.
pines is because they are not capable
of self-government; that were they left
to themselves there would be hurtful
strifes for political supremacy, and that
the course Of the Washington govern
ment is approved by the business men
of the commercial centers Of the sew.
eral islands. Had the people Of the
States holding elections on Nov. Z given
pronounced assent to the Presidents
policy, as proclaimed by himself on
very many occasions, the excuse that
the Inhabitants of our new possessions
are not mentally and morally equal to
self-governmeht would not be given. 1t
must not be supposed, however, that
the President has abandoned his orig
inal purpose to make dependencies of
the islands and mere subjects of their
people. This talk about lack Of ability
of the inhabitants to manage their own
political concerns is to deceive, and the
disgrace of 1t is all the deeper because
the excuse the President gives for de-
priving them of political rights is pre-
cfsely. the same that Snain alwava mt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06

Lake Superior is the largest body Of
fresh water, in the world, covering
81, 600 square miles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06
Arab Weapons.

Here in Muscat saw the pure bred
Arab man. slnewy but not tall, DOM
ineerlng, staggering nobleness in his
glance, and brace of daggers in his
waist. When recognized a beautiful
haft or noticed slender inlaid native
gun or singular shield, l offered to buy.
But nothing could induce them to sell.
"Sahib," said one man, 81 killed my
deadliest foe with this blade, right
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06

Women have the most to wear, but
men have the most to eat,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-06

1t is a sign of weakness to venomous-
ly hate people.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
Unusual Election Contest.

SIOUX FALLS. s. D., Nov. 16.-(SpecIal.) }
"A peculiar state OF affairs exists with
reference to the election OF a county COM
missioner in one of the Gregory county
districts. A. e. Pike was the regular nomi-
nee of the republican convention, COM
posed OF delegates from the townships en-
braced in the commissioner district. After
the convention a number of voters who be-
came dissatisfied with the nomination OF
Pike prevailed upon man named Gunder-
son to run as an Independent. Gunderson
did not follow the usual procedure OF hav-
ing his name placed upon the official bal
lots by petition, as he should have done,
and, therefore, Pixies name was the only
one which appeared on the ballots Officially
for the office for which he was nominal ed.
The supporters of Gunderson simply wrote
his name upon their ballots when voting.
The count showed that Gunderson had re-
ceived thirty votes to twenty cast for Pike.
The election board certified to this effect to
the oanvassing board composed of the
county commissioners), and II the board is
sues a certificate of election to Gunderson
as seems likely, Pike will Immediately insti-
tute contest.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
DEED OF A DEMENTED WOMAN
Mrs. Harding Of Sheridan Kills Her Boy
and Then Commits Suicide.
RAZOR THE IMPLEMENT OF DESTRUCTION
Her Husband Finds tho Two bodies in
the Chicken House when lie
Goes Home for His.
Dinner.

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Nov. 16.-(Special
Telegram Mrs. George Harding. residing
in the western part of town, murdered her
little son. Lee w. Harding. about years
old, and then committed suicide, while in a
state OF temporary insanity. A razor was
the implement used for the destruction and
the carotid arteries in the throat were COM
pletely severed in both cases. Mrs. Hard
ing was the wife OF blacksmith and for
some time has shown signs OF insanity,
which is hereditary. The deed was COM
mitted about noon and was discovered when
Mr. Harding went home to dinner. The
remains OF mother and son were found in
cbckenhcuse close to the residence.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17

curson for the Thanksgiving day game In
Omaha. Manager Collett was in Omaha
yesterday arranging for the game with Grin
nell. The railroads have offered a reduced
rate and 1t is thought that at least 200 will
20 from here to witness the game. 1t will
be the last foot ball game of the season.
The Union Commercial club, which during
the last few years has done much for the
commercial and business interests of the
city, has selected the following committees
for the new year:
Commercial Committee. G. Seacrest,
chairman; Henry L. Mayer, G. H. Rudge,
S. J.. Geisthardt S. II. Burnh9m j. IL.
Miller NJ. j. Waugh.
Railroad Committed NJ Raymond,
chairman; u. l., Thompson, J. G. Harpham.
Advertising Committec-H NJ. Bushnell,
chairman; ]. s. Brown. II. r. Dobbins.
Entertaining 'Committee-M. ]. Aitken,
chairman: f.. c. Folsom, John B. Wright.
House Committee-N. c. Abott, chair
man; George w GRANGER. Il. G, Rcwick.
Finance Committee-John I. Dorgan,
chairman; l.. G. Burr. Il. NJ Coffin.
Special Rate Committee-W j. Fitzger-
aid, chairman; ]. II. Humpe Il. Il. Bennett.
Membership Committee-F. NJ. Blsh, Lin
coin Frost Frank Irvine J. A. Brink, Roy
A. Chapman. A. S. Tibbets.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
Farmer and Family Assaulted.

TEKAMAH, Nov. 16.-(Specal.)-An as
sault was made Tuesday evening upon the
Crom family, farmers living near this city,
by a party consisting of Len and Frank
Collins, Ollie Holt and young man named
Mundorf. They broke in doors and win
dows and also assaulted C. c. Denny of this
city, who demonstrated with them and tried
to get them to leave. Len Collins is a
well-known character of this part of the
state and for years the officers of the law
have had to keep an eye on him and he
was suspected and tried for numerous in
fractions of the law, and a couple Of years
ago was sentenced to the penitentary for
eight years. A few weeks ago he was re-
leased on parole by Governor POINTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
walnut Hills Defeat Deaf Mutes.

Although weakened by the absence of
their regular guards Nicely and Harris, and
their plucky little end, Rooney, the Walnut
Hills defeated the second team of the
Deaf and Dumb institute by score of IL
to g. The Walnut Hills played fine ball and
the way they went through the line and
their fine interference around the ends de-
lighted the heart of Coach Hutchison.
Schwarck made the first touchdown after
ten minutes of play. He missed an easy
goal In the second half the institute boys
kicked off and Lancaster advanced the ball
forty yards. 1t was steadily advanced down
the field by line plunges by Schwarick the
fullback of the Walnut Hills, and by end
runs of the halfbacks. Coryell, right tackle
of the Walnut Hills. was finally pushed
over the line for a touchdown. Schwarick
kicked goal. On the next kickoff the in
stitute boys secured the ball and made a
touchdown shortly after. Goal was kicked.
Time was called with the ball on the in
stitute boys ffty-yard line.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
MILE TUNNEL FOR A MINE
Large Mining Operations Begun in
the Vicinity of Dendwood that
Promise Results.

DEADWOOD, S. D., Nov. 16.-(Special.) y
In the Ragged Top mining district, west
of this city, the American Mining company
Of Newcastle, Wyo., Is at work on a large
scale. For several years the surface rock
in the Ragged Top camp has been producing
a very high grade Of eiliceous ore, having an
average of 500 to the ton. The camp has
produced over s1,000,000 in gold in the last
two years. 1t Is believed that / 900 feet be-
low the surface, on the quartzte formation,
that ore shoots will be found, richer than
any other district in the Black Hills. The
American Mining company has begun a tun-
mel at the base of Ragged Top mountain
which, when finished, will be about a mile
long. There are to be two compartments
and it will be the longest tunnel in the
Black Hills. 1t will run south and will con-
meet with 1,000foot shaft which was sunk
down from the eummit of the mountain.
Three million dollars will be spent before
a pound Of ore Is mined. The company Is
backed by the Fitzpatrick Brothers & Col
Inns company, railway y, contractors and
owners Of coal mines in western Wyoming.
When they finish their tunnel they will
have enough ore blocked out to cause the
erection Of an ore reduction works, which
they are already planning. The company
has laid out town, which has been named
American City, and the Burlington is build
ing a railroad to the place.
The company will put in large electric
plant, the power for which will come from
Spearfish river. Sufficient power will be
generated to furnish all Of the cities in the
northern Black Hills and a large portion
Of the machinery at the mines can be worked
with it.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
HURON MUST REDEEM BONDS
Judge Garland Decides Cases Arising
Out of the Memorable Capital.
Fight of 1890.

SIOUX FALLS. S. D.. Nov. 16.-(Special
Telegram.)- I'm the United States court to-
day Judge Garland handed down a decision
in the cases of Isaac Elwood and Everett NJ
Warren against the City of Huron, grant
ing the former a judgment of $S,147.65 and
Warren $S,450.50 The suit was brought on
bonds issued by Huron in September, 1890,
to raise funds for furthering the candidacy
of Huron for the state capital.
In the case of Jesse Smiley against the
Building and Lean Association of Dakota,
located at Aberdeen, Judge Garland granted
temporary injunction restraining the Of
ficers of the association from selling or 9TH
orwse disposing of any Of its assets. He
also said a receiver would be appointed as
prayed for. The appointment has not yet
been made
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
ON THE RUNNING TRACKS
Summaries of Events Pulled or on
the Leading Race Courses
of the Country.

CINCINNATI, Nov 16-'rhe Newport
bookies got scorching today in the VIC
tory of What Next in the closing race.
killing and delivered the goods in clever
fashion. He was backed down from & to
! to s to at the post time and won on the
bit. One of the largest crowds of the meet
Ing was on hand today and the betting was
unusually good. Weather pleasant, track
fast. Results:
First race, seven furlongs, maiden S-year-
ods: koenig won, Nunkey Me second, No
bleman third. Time: 1:2SA.
Second race, six furlongs. selling: Sites
won First Past second, Lamachus third.
Time: lis.
Third race, mile and one-sixteenth. SELL
ing: Aureole won, Cherus second Croesus
third. Time: 1:47&.
Fourth race. six furlongs, handicap: Fo-
media won, Larkspur second. Moo third.
Time: 1:14A.
won, Loyalty second, Hampden third.
SAN FRANc1sco. Nov. 1s.-weather
cloudy, track sloppy. Tanforan results:
First race, half mile, maiden 2-year-
olds, selling: Aborigine won. March Seven
second, ST. Agnes third. Time: 0:50A.
Second race, five furlongs, selling: Pat
Murphy won, Toribio second, Ricardo third.
Time: 1:04A.
Third race, mile and one-eighth, selling:
Jennie Reid won, Coda second, Forte third.
Fourth race six furlongs, selling: Tulla-
more won, Monda second, Campus third
Time: l.lbl2.
Fifth race, seven furlongs, handicap:
Morinel won, Ostler Joe second, King Car
rival third Time: 1:29A.
Sixth race. one mile, selling: Lothian
won, Montallade second, Lone Star third.
Time: 1:46.
WASHINGTON, Nov 16-Fifth days
racing of autumn meeting of the Washing
ton Jockey club at Bennings track. Re-
suits:
First race, lightweight handicap for 2
year-olds and upward. seven furlongs: Me-
=, aII tnIC
cite third. Time: 20 1-5
Second race, selling, five furlongs: Re
vonah won, Fleuron second. Back Talk
third. Time: 101 As.
Third race, selling, for 3-year-olds and
upward, non-winners of $500 in 1S50 six
furlongs: Buffoon won, Goalrunner second,
Incandescent third. Time: lis 2-5.
Fourth race, selling, non-wtnners of $3.50,
six and one-half furlongs: Royal Sterling
won, Sir Guy second, Jucoma third. Time:
1924 1-5.
Fifth race, handicap, 3-year-oids and up
ward mile and a furlong: Warrenton won,
Bangor second, Beau Ideal third. Time:
1:59
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
Fremont Victim of Fast Mail Dies.

FREMONT. Neb., Nov. 16.-(Special)- y
F.. Hoover. the man who was run over by
the fast mail on the Union Pacific Tues
day afternoon, died this morning. He did
not regain consciousness and at no time
did the physicians have much hopes of his
recovery. His family in California has
been notified. AS he had relatives, with
whom he was stopping in Fremont, his
remains will probably be buried here. No
inquest will be held, as on account of his
being almost totally deaf the company would
not be liable for his death.
The case of Fuhrodt against Blumen-
thai for malicious prosecution and false
Imprisonment, is progressing more rapidly
on this. it's second trial, than on the former
one, there being but little time spent in
arguing points OF law. The evidence SO far
introduced by the plaintiff is almost xactly
the same as on the former trial.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
DRANK POISON, NOT WHISKY
Fatal Mistake of Northwestern
Missouri Farmer Who Went
Home Intoxicated.

MARYVILLE, Mo-, Nov. 16.-(Special Tel
egram) )-Charles Bleick, farmer living
near Graham, took dose of carbolic acid
while driving into the yard at his farm
last night and in five minutes he was dead.
-Bleick went to town during the day with
load OF corn and spent the proceeds of it
for drink. When his pockets were searched
a bottle of whisky was found and it is be-
lieved that he thought he had this when he
drank the poison. He was As years old and
had lived in Nodaway county twenty years
He had large family
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
promipcut Mason.

IOWA CITY, Ia. Nov. 16-CSpccial.) IL
S. Swafrord. 81 years old, was laid to rest
this afternoon with Masonic funeral rites.
He was a Mason of high rank, being past
grand high priest OF the Royal Arch Ma
sons, and was the last surviving charter
member but one of the Iowa grand lodge,
Ancient Free and Accepted Mascns, which
was organized in 1874. He has filled all tho
offices OF the local Masonic lodge, as we'll
as several MINOR political offices.