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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

A young Philadelphian went to q
millionaire friend and asked pecuniary
aid to start him in business. "Do you
drink ~ asked the millionaire. "Once
in awhile" 'Stop it! Stop it! Stop it
for year, and then come and see me- .
The young man broke off the habit at
once, and at the end of the year came
70 see the millionaire again. "Do you
smoke?' asked the successful man.
"Now and then" "Stop it! Stop it
for year, then come and see me
again. The young man stopped smok-
ing but he did not go back again.
"He'd have told me-" he said, shat
now that have stopped drinking and
smoking must have saved enough to
start myself in business, and have"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Senator Teller, in an Interview at
Cleveland, Ohio, last Thursday said,
that he had no doubt that the demo
cratic party will make the financial
question the issue in the next presi-
Dental campaign, and that Mr.. Bryan
will undoubtedly be the nominee of his
party. Regarding the Cryan- Belmont
controversy he said: 81 think MIR,
Bryan did exactly right in taking the
position he did. Those fellows in that
organization are not democrats. They
are republicans masquerading under
democratic colors. They opposed Mr..
Bryan's election in 1896, saying that
his election would endanger the ma
tion's welfare, and he did perfectly
right in declining to accept the invita-
tiOD
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
In the Dark.

A bellboy at one of the big hotels had
Aqueer experience the other night and
has not yet entirely recovered his pro.
fessio,sal sang froid. "It was about I
o'ciuSk IN de mornin, - ne said, ian
was de only bell hop in de office when
dis call come from de fort floor. Well,
went up an knocked, an de man he
says, Come in
II opened de door, an dc room was
pitch dark. I want you to mail dis let
ter, de man says from do corner where
knowed de table was, but wait a
minute says he, till I write de ad-
dress. Den / heard de pen a-scratchin.
an he says, Here y are. But could
not see nothin at ALL was scared,
tell you. Where are you, mister2' says
sort of faintlike. Then he laughs and
says, 'Oh, fergot!' an comes to de
door in de light an gives me de letter.
ut was pitch dark, tell you-blaok
as dat hat of yourn-an when went
down stairs studied an studied why
de mug should be settin dere without
turnin on de 'leotrics. didn't find out
till see him next day, an den what
dye t'ink-de mug was blind. New
Orleans Times.Democ1at.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
At the Throats of the People.

tfToW the fhliaueipnla hecoru.l
Fire and light, fetching and carrying,
public Recommendation food and
drink-these are the essentials with
which the gigantic monopolies now or
ganized to levy public tribute propose
to deal on tremendous scale and at
first hand. Competition is not only re-
stricted, but absolutely destroyed, and
the judicial objection to combinations in
restraint of trade is to be met by the
affirmation that trade is absolutely un-
restrained, being all under the control
of single. huge and all-powerful agency
of production and distribution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

81 suppose you will be glad to get
back home" said the young woman.
"And find your constituents waiting for
you with open arms" "That's a good
idea," exclaimed the congressman from
Crimson Gulch. "In view of several
anonymous postal cards, that open
arms suggestion is great. I'll telegraph
ahead that won't get off the train if
the men on the platform aren't all hold
ing up their hands so as to show their
intentions are entirely peaceable.'-
Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Exposure to sudden climatic change
produces cold in the head and catarrh
is apt to follow. Provided with Ely's
Cream Balm you are armed against
Nasal Catarrh. Druggists sell it at 80
cents, or Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
Street. New York, will mail the SOC. or
1Oc. trial size. The Balm cures without
pain, does not irritate or cause sneezing.
1t spreads itself over an irritated and
angry surface, relieving Immediately
the painful inflammation, cleanses and
cures. Cream Balm quickly cures the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
WINTER,

Boary imposter! with mock joviai air.
You took the green earth prisoner unaware
And piniOned the trees that moan and call
To Spring to free them from your Icy thrail.
You manacled the stream who tugs In vain
To loose himself from your relentless chain.
And 1-my heart Is sad, my Tyre Is dumb,
Mild. gentle Spring-Oh! will you ever come!
Oliver Herford In Scribne
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
AUTUMN.

You dismal mourner, wailing by the bier
OF summer dead, with lamentations drear,
Driving me frantic ever and anon,
With "reminiscences of summer gone.
Now narrowing me with horrid shrieks and
groans,
We're good and jolly Winter only here.
I'D soon forget you and your evl cheer!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

For years members of the cabinet in
Washington have had oil portraits of
themselves painted, at cost to the
government of from $500 to a $1,000,
to be left as relics in the departments.
Secretary Wilson of the department of
agriculture refused to approve the Gus
tomary expenditure for this purpose,
but finally compromised on crayon
portrait which, with its frame, cost $50
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

The placating of Reed will be the
worst job that Boss Hanna ever under
took for his chief. The speaker is an
able, ambitious and vindictive person.
He will be hard metal for the Ohio
manager to mold, and he can neither be
deceived nor hoodwinked. For what
ever he yields to the administration it
can safely be assumed that he will
exact an iron.clad dbond.-Denver News,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
FARMERS,

Why Not Sow Wheat This springP
The time is near at hand when
you should begin seeding. The
wheat question has not received
the attention the past few years
that it should. There is a large
demand for good wheat the year
round, and number of farmers
we're fortunate in sowing a few
acres of wheat last season, with a
good yield, which brought them a
snug sum of money.
1t pays to sow wheat and there
is no reason why you cannot sow
few bushels and be we'll paid for
it. We are quite anxious to have
lots of wheat sown this year, and
have therefore made arrange
ments for car of choice spring
seed wheat, which we will let go
at cost in order to further the in
terest in the matter. Think this
over and, if possible, put a few
acres into wheat.
QUAKER MILL co.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Calendar of Discomfort.
SPRING.

Too well know, Spring and so restrain
My foolse muse from all such gatherings vain
As "mildr and "gentle"-lest be repaid,
Even as Marsyas of old. and flayed,
This time by Icy hall and cutting sleet,
lnstead-I pray your going may be fleet
My WEAKNESS beneath dear Summers sway.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
SUMMER.

Insuferable season Of the sun,
When viii your si noisy insect sect court CO M take fiightq
Your orchestra that rests not-day or night;
Your armies with unconquerable stings;
When they flee what for do they have wings?
How long before brave Autumn. with shout,
VIII succor me and put them all to rout?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

The formal transfer of the Indiana
and Illinois Southern road to the Illi-
nois Central has been made. The road
is ninety three miles long and runs
from Effingham, Illinois to Switz City,
Indiana.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Most people long SO ardently to live
in palace that they neglect to make
comfortable the house in which they
are compelled to live and die.-Atchi.
son Globe,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

The Davenport Democrat says that
John Wsnamaker acknowledges that
he made over a clean million last year
and thanks the newspapers and their
advertising columns for it. Incident
ally it may be remarked that Mr.. Wana-
maker is willing to use all these news
papers, and good part of that million,
in keeping his old friend Matt Quay
from the United States senate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Life.


Ths secret OF life-it is giving;
To minister and to serve;
Loves law binds the man to the angel,
And ruin befalls II we swerve.
There are breadths of celestial horizons
Overhanging the commonest way;
The clod and the star share the glory,
And to breathe Is an ecstasy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Notice to Patrons.

wish to notify my patrons that on Wednes
day of each week will be at Iowa City but will
be at my office on all other days.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Our Business Directory.
GEO. s.LIsrER.

HARDWARE. STOVES, TINWARE, ETC,
- Keeps o frst-class timer and does ali
kinds OF repairing with neatness and dispatch.
Store opposite First National Bank, Main St.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

HoLLIsTER LUMBER CO.
T UMBER and all kinds of building materials
- Posts and Coal. Corner OF Delaware and
Madison streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

GREGG q WARD.
druggists and dealers in Paints. Oils. Wall
~ Paper, Stationery s @. Atwater's block,
Franklin street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

j. J. HAWLEY.
nEALHR IN HARDWARE, Stoves, Tin.
- ware. st ,Mancheates Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

CLARK q LAWRENCE,
DRY GOODS, Notions. Carpets, Gents fur
~ ntshing goods, etc. Franklin street
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

7- g. W. DORMAN,
- ENTIST. ONCE on Franklin Street, north
Of the Globe Hotel, Manchester, Iowa.
6ental Surgery In all Its branches. Makes
--eQuent visits TO neighboring towns. Always
at once on SATURDAYS,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

w, 8. JONES.
ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE constantly In
"A stock. Undertaking done In all its
branches. Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

NJ. W. SHELDON. j. P. FOLEY
Undertakers and EmbaImers.
Our stock is new and complete Prices reason
" able.- Opposite X. p. Hail. 46tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

CARHART q ADAMS.
DLUMBERS, Timers, and dealers in Shelf
L and Heavy Hardware, Franklin street,
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

QUAKER MILL co,
ENLOUR and Feed, Manufacturers of the cele
brated White Satin and White Pearl Flour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
DENTISTS.

o. A. DUNHAM. DDS.
nENTISTS. ONCE over Carhart 4 Adams
~ hardware store, Franklin st. Manchester
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-31
The New Race Type.

4
The Americans Nor whom. upwards
of,four centuries the Witches of Endor
have been boiling lin the measureless
kebtleoof nationaiities the sinews of
the Anglo 7Saxorf,s the Teuton, the
Celt, the Norseman, the Gaul and the
F4atin,. to form that, hew raee-4he
american. n sRS
Y IA new race of bouhdless energies
from whose legislative halls, its tenn
pies of science, its temples of laws, its
counting houses, it's workshops, its
rural fields, men can step out into the
arena of battle to become heroes, and
to receive for their bravery and their
heroism the plaudits and the ovations
OF great nation.
A race of freedmen who at the cost OF
a million precious lives anu countless
treasures, has struck IRON the limbs of
her bonded slaves the shackles that
bound them. A generous people and
not blood-thirsty one-who at the
close of the great rebellion sacrificed
but one life, and tnat of the brutal
keeper of the Andersonville prison.
A race OF giants that dominate the
vast territory of the new world which
is bounded by the two greatest oceans
of the globe-the Atlantic and Pacific.
A people that will enter the twen-
tisth century, race of might that
has liberty nailed to its mastheads and
its public hagstaffs. A race that as
similates all that is excellent of any
other and Americanizes it. A people
thatahas given The world the-te4egraph,
the practical electricity, and many
other Inventions too nUmerous to
mention; and bids fair to rival and
excel the old worlds productions.
race of people that above all 9th
ers has demonstrated to the old world
the science of successful self-govern-
ment. A people that if it will assign
to capital the result of mental superior
sagacity, and to labor its proper dig
nlfied status, will be the apotheosis of
perfect liberty and equality.
ISAAC Prayer.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-31
FREE! TODAY
To Kidney Sufferers.
An Opportunity Worthy Of Your
Notice.

II you suffer with kidney disease or
any ailment arising from an improper
action of the kidneys or urinary or
gans, this offer we make to the people
of Marietta should interest you. In
the advancement of medical science,
the Kidneys, being almost the organs
of the greatest Importance to human
heath have not been neglected, and
in placing before you such a cure as
Doan's Kidney Pills, tine proprletors
recognize now far so many statements
of the makers of similar preparations
have fallen short of their claims, being
convinced that no remedy for the kid
ney complaints in existence equals
Doan's Kidney Pills for such ailments;
strengthened in these convictions by
letters that are daily received of the
work they are doing for mankind's
benefit, old backs and young backs are
constantly freed arom never ceasing
aches, and many lame and shattered
one, stopped and contracted, is
strengthened, invigortaed and infused
with new life. With such a medicine
an offer of this kind can be made with
out hesitancy, for while we lose the
box we give to you we make a friend
that assists us in the sale of many 9TH
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-31
A Midnight Alarm,

The fire laddies had gone to sleep
Thursday night with, dreams of undis-
turbed nights of rest when at a little
after twelve o'clock they were aroused
blythe clang of the bell from box 81,
at ,hte corner of Front and Butler
streets. With their usual alacrity
they FASTENED to their work. They
were at the location OF the box In a
very short ime and were directed by
the man who pulled the hook to Mr.
j. X. Gregory's place on Second street,
between Greene and Butler
Upon arrival at the scene of the fire
it was found that what might have
proven very disastrous fire had been
partially checked by the prompt action
Of Mr., gregory, who had been using
the water bucket freely. Some chem
icals were used by the department and
thorough examination was made to
be sure that there was no further ap-
parent danger and they left.
Mr., Gregory keeps a tobacco and
cigar store in one room of the build
ing and uses the rest for a dwelling.
The fire seemed to have originated in
a room just back of the cigar store,
and which was used for a ware room.
Bnt how ft15otiginated is a mystery
lthau will perhaps never be explained.
There had been no fire OIL any kind in
! the, room that any one knows about,
and not even lamp was in the room.
Matches were never kept in the room
either.
ms Gregory was awakened by the
roar of the flames which were burning
in Some papers and some empty boxes
in the ware room and when she came
down stairs, found upon opening the
ware room door that everything seem
ed to be mass of fame. She aroused
the household and some one hurried
to the box and turned in the alarm.
1t was very fortunate that a good
supply of water was handy, as a few
minutes delay would have placed the
danger so far that 1t would have been
almost impossible to save One building.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-31
Little Hooking.

Miss Letha Schoonover, of this place
finished her term of school in Decatur
township, near Frost station, last Fri
day Quite a number of our young
folks went over to attend the closing
exercises and accompanied Miss
Schoonover home.
An appralsement of the property Of
the late George A Townsend, deceased
was made last Saturday,
Miss Mary Brown, who is teaching
In Marietta, is spending a weeks vaca-
tion at home with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Brown.
Mrs. Nellie Chambersni has moved
into the house which she recently pur-
chased from B. r. Evans. a.
Friday morning of last week Mrs
Myrt Hill had the misfortune to fall
off stone-drag on which she was rid
ing with her husband, j. M. Hill, and
break her leg just above the ankle
joint. DR.. Ross dressed the fractured
limb and at last reports she was get
ting along as nicely as could be ex-
pected under the circumstances.
itrHenry Runnels has been afflicted
with carbuncle for several days
past
piA. X. Walker and Homer Cunning
ham were In Marietta Monday on busi-
ness. ''
/. A Mr. Edwards, of Williamstown,
~. Va, was here the first of the week
leasing oi4a lands with view of put
ting down, some test wells in this VIZ
cinity. IN III H"''"
Last Sunday Miss Anna Brainard
had the misfortune to fall and break
her nose. We understand that she is
getting along nicely at present.
Walter Walker returned yesterday
from Pittsburg where he had been
working ON boat in the pool.
p. M. Bess received word Wednes-
day that his youngest brother, James
Bess, was dead in Indiana. A few
days since he was accidentally shot in
the leg and gangrene set in and an op-
Grafton was necessary, and he did not
survive it. The deceased was raised
at Little Hooking and was well known
to most of our people.
G. P. Hawk, of Rockland, was in the
village Wednesday.
The social at j. M. Miller's Wednes-
day evening was success in every
way. The finacial part came out all
right and those present enjoyed them
selves immensely.
Four of our men, Mr.. Winnings, Will
King, Frank Glazier and Rube Dunfee,
were crippled Thursday while working
on the work train that is unloading
heavy steel rails near here. Mr.. Win
ings had one of d his toes dislocated,
Will King his hand mashed, Frank
Glazier had his thumb almost mashed
off and Rube Dunfee had his wrist
severely bruised. pr. Ross had his
hands full in dressing the wounded as
they came in from time to time.
. i Richard, Brewster was in Parkers-
burg Thursday. ".. us.-e rr s
st ..trEst 20
The Little Hooking Mill Co. has
shipped over fifty barrels of -four into
Parkersburg during the last few days.
DIR Bulls Cough syrup cures any
case of bronchitis lung affection and grippe
Physicians prescribe this reliable remedy, and
druggists recommend ,it;. because it never
fails In cnrA. and COSTS hnL 2h cenIa q hnlIlR
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-31
. FRIDAY.-MARcH 81, 1899.
Republican City Ticket.

For City Marshal,
Benjamin Bragg, Third Ward
For City Commissioner,
Seldom s., Stowe, Fourth Ward.
For Water Works Trustee,
John Mills, 1nird Ward
For Cemetery Trustee,
s. E. Garrison, First Ward,
Oong Term.)
Robert Shires, Sixth Ward,
(Short Term.)
For Council,
First Ward-B. Eveleigh. :.
Second Ward-P. c. Mugrage.
Third Ward-Harry Curtis. e
Fourth Ward-Henry w. Craig.
Fifth Ward-John w. Trautman
Sixth Ward-B. F. Gossett.
Assessors,
First Ward-William M. Crum.
Second Ward-John l.. Smith.
Third Ward-William H. Buck.
Il Fourth Ward-Julius A. Payne.
Fifth Ward-Jesses Sharp.
Sixth Ward-Georg&C. Hawkins
Board of Education, (End6SsedD
E. e Phillips, SecondNsWard.
r. L. Curtis, Inird Ward,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-31
New Use For Old NewsDaners,

The latest and most novel use for old
newspapers that has come to our no
tice occurred Saturday when a gem
tleman stepped into this Office and
purchased 100 or more 10 feed his hens
He tears the paper into shreds and
soaks 1t in sour milk until the whole
mass becomes pulp, when he feeds it
to the hens, and he claims that 1t
adds greatly to lneir egg producing
qualities. The newspaper is gradually
extending its field OF usefulness. From
food for thought 1t has expanded until
within ITS sphere is already included
food for goats and hens.--Lisbon Pat
riot
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-31

Work on the road is by no means a
new experience for Captain s. S. Stowe
He has worked the roads all his life;
and was road supervisor in Musking-
um township for several years. To
him is due very considerable amount
of credit for the good condition of the
roads of that township.
County roads and city streets bear a
close relation to each other, SO that a
man experienced in one must neces-
sarily easily adapt himself to the 9TH
er. Mr.. Stowe is qualified to handle
the streets of Marietta as much as any
man in town.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-31
Oil Notes.
YESTERDAYS MARKET.

Mr.. Patterson Roach has leased his
farm of 35 acres on Little Muskingum
to firm of Cleveland persons and ar
rangements have been made to drill a
test or two on it at once. The farm
Is the one that has the pump, station
for che Sand Hill field located on it,
and it has had two wells drilled, neith-
er of which were valuable as producers
Mr.. A. j. Mercer was in the city over
night Wednesday, and stated that, he.
had seen on Wednesday well drilled
in on his lease in Vinton county that
Is the biggest gasser anywhere In the
state. 1t is showing a rock pressure of
400 pounds and will flow something
like l0,O00,000 feet OF the fluid per day.
He has very large block of leases in
that territory and the we'll is about in
the center of it, so that he pretty sure
ly has good thing. He left 1lursday
evening for the scene again. ..i.
JACKSON RIDGE NOTES.
Oil news is not very plentiful this
week, but IL we thought mud news
it.
The r. P. Ohio No. 2 was drilled in
last week and will be a small producer.
iiio NV. % was III SOIut IlIne ago
and is good gasser.
The Joshua Jackson No 3 was drill
ed in since our last report and is a
small gasser. 1T is said that there was
no Gil. This well was located in the
northwest corner of his farm.
Joshua Jackson No. / is making 25
barrels per day. 1t is in the southeast
corner of his farm. 1t bids fair for the
east side of his farm to produce con-
siderable OIL
They shot the Joshua Jackson No. 2
last week. 1t will make ten barrel
well.
The derrick Is being moved to the
w. T. Jackson No. / and will soon be
ready to commence another hole.
Drilling commenced on the w. P.
Jackson No. 8 Monday.
Drilling comenced on Lee Truck No.
2 on Hue's lease Monday. Lee has his
land in three different companies
hands and has five wells drilled in and
three more under way. Lee knows
how to get the wells.
!, The material for the derrick on the
Will am Norris farm isf being hauled
ip. II fl3g ..... .1itamd -
! We understand that John Dearth
has some new locations on his land.
Work is progressing nicely on the
George MARBLE No. g.
Work has been delayed at the John
M. Steed No. on account of a crooked
hole.
II. A. Hawkins has a new location
not far from what was called dry
hole drilled one or two years ago.
Woodsfiefd Spirit.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-31

The ticket which the Republicans
offer to the electors on Monday next
may safely and truly be SAID to be the
work of no man or set of men, but is
the output Of a convention that was
not in the mildest degree set up.
To anyone present at the conven-
tion 1t must have been apparent that
the: sb9ye idea Is, a true statement of
the aaseh Matters cdme along ina nat
ural course, and every nomination was
made .nen and there, and not previ-
ously.
: The Republicans of the city areTre-
sponsible for the ticket, and they only.