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

Some peculiarly suggestive combina
tons of names in the titles of cases ART.
these:
The name of "Dr. Physck." which
might be looked for in some aIegory
appears as the name of IL real person
in a recent law report.
The name of an adopted citizen of the
Chickasaw nation, whose adoption was
cancelled and who was thereupon eN.
PEELED, was run Hannah"
People against Kaiser, Priest against
Lackey, Kick against Merry, Protected
Home Circle against Winter. Grant
against Lookout Mountain Company
In an old Indiana case Il man named
Slallcross undertook to live up TO his
name by running an unlawful ferry
but the decision of the court said to
him, "you shall not cross"
a California woman who said in her
will, 81 have no fear of the hereafter
o my Lord. teach me to live right; then
in dying there is sting"-borc the
prophetic Christian name of "Eutllana.
"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
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The foreman of jury in recent
murder trial reported: "rhe proba
bility, or even possibility, of this jury
ever agreeing is impossible, in my
opinion"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
a Great Mans Difficulty.

when made Il joke the other day,
remarked Senator Sorghum. nobody
laughed"
That's true"
"And when made serious speech,
l awole the hilarity of a nation
st seems so"
"Well, ! give it up. ! don't know
which is harder; trying to be funny, OF
trying not to-" Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Pruyn--Have you heard that horrible
story about old stiifo being buried
alive? DR.. Bolus (hastily)-Burled
alive? Impossible! Why, he was one
of my patients.-Exchange,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

No man should be elevated to the
office OF ruler unless he is perfectly
straight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
How to Remove Stains,

HOW TO RCHOSG otdihbS
Inl.-Dip in boiling water. rub with
salts of sorel and rinse well.
Blood.-Soak in cold water. For
ticking and thick goods make thick
paste of starch and water. Leave till
dry and brush off.
Scorch.-Dip in soapsuds and lay In
the sun. If tibcrs are not much in.
jured, dip repeatedly in saturated solu-
ton of borax and rinse.
Paint.-Turpentine for coarse goods,
benzine or nnphtha for fine.
Grease.-Moisten with strong ammo
mia water, lay plotting paper over and
iron dry. If silk, use chloroform to re-
store color or cover with powdered
French chalk and iron.
Fruit Boiling water as above. II
Intellectual, rub with solution OF
oXalic acid and rinse in warm water.
Coffcc.-Lay the stained portion of
the cloth over bowl and pour boiling
water through it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Eight of the ten casualties upon the
American ships in the battle of Santiago
We're ruptures of the car drums. One OF
the cases was that of Lieut.. Harrison of
the Oregon, who stuck his head out of a
turrct just as a thirtecn-inch rifle was
fired, and had the full benefit of the noise
of the explosion. The drums of both ears
were lacerated, and for a time he was
totally deaf. The gunners on the battle.
ships are accustomed to plug their ears
with cotton to protect them, but they
We're out for the usual weekly inspection
on peaceful Sabbath morning when Ger.
vera's fleet appeared, and rushed to thcil
guns without thinking of cotton or any.
thing else
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

These are largely used by the Scotch
peasantry in place Of bread, and are
baked on griddle suspended over an
open fire. a frying pan over slow
fire may be substituted for 4 griddle.
Take two pounds of oatmeal, a table
spoonful of salt tablespoonful OF
lard and enough water to make II stiff
dough. Rub the lard into the oatmeal
and add the salt and water. In roll
ing, the palm of the hand should be
used instead of rolling pin. Press the
dough into round cake about quar-
ter of an inch thick, cut into segments
and cook Oh the griddle until light
brown. Oatmeal scenes properly pre-
pared will keep for weeks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

One drachm of camphor, drachm
of good wood naphtha, ! ounce laud-
anum and . ounces OF glycerine. Mix
well. This is an ef'ectual remedy. and
may also be used rs Il preventive.
The Moa. the extinct wlngless bird
of New Zealand. was fifteen feet high,
and used to lay eggs ten inches long.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
To WISH blankets.


1t is not compatible with sanitary
principles to have blankets that are
constantly slept under dry-cleaned;
they should be washed. Cut In fine
pieces some good soap and boil to n
jelly with soft water. Put some of the
boiled soap in warm soft water, to
which add two large tablespoonful of
boraN, this being to every tub of water.
This makes good lather, in which give
the blankets two washings, after
which rinse them in plenty of warm
water, slightly blued. Wiring out thor
oughly, giving vigorous shaking and
hang out TO dry. Take them in II
weather is inclement, place them in the
clothes basket, cover with cloth and
stand in kitchen. They should be given
four or five days of sunshine that they
may be thoroughly dried.-Epitomist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Lieut.. Frank p. Hayes of Troop l. of
the rough riders, which was commanded
by the gallant Capt. Capron, is Il resi-
dent of Oklahoma ana enlisted ut Fort
Sill. He is of small physique, but is grit
to the backbone, knows what TO do in AN
emergency, and talks as he shot, TO the
point. In camp before Santiago, after
every excuse for a meal Hayes would
get up murmuring 'and - benjamin
franklin" AT first nobody understood
this curious grace after meat" but at
last an explanation WAS forthcoming.
you know, boys. Benjamin Franklin WA;
the old dulfcr who used to say TINT You
ought always to get up from a meal feel
ing as if you could eat a little more.
That's what we do"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

The luck of war is a queer thing, says
member of the band of the Thrty-thrd
Michigan. We used TO talk about that in
Cuba before the fighting began, figuring
out what chance a man had TO get killed
Well. there was another chap in the band;
he played the trombone. and he used to
laugh and say that the Spaniards couldn't
spoil his business, anyway; they might
shoot his legs off, or shoot his arms off.
or shoot all through his body, SO long as
they didn't kill him; and when he came
out of the war he'd he able to 20 on play
ing the trombone just the same. All he
needed to do that was his mouth. We'll.
sir, when we got into the fighting a Maui
ser bullet came along and struck Mr..
Trombone Player right in the mouth. and
he'll never blow another note on a from
bone as long as he lives.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Mr.. Yngoe, Danish gentleman living
at Extra, was thrown out of his buggy in
runaway and so severely injured that
he died.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
MAINE GETS BANNER.

Lynn, Mass, July 16.-Nearlg all the
local churches held services today in
honor of the delegates to the Christian
Union convention and many of the visit
ing clergymen were beard.
In the afternoon the newly elected off,
GERS were formally installed and the Gus
tomary prizes awarded. A. fine silver
medallion was given to Miss Emellne =.
Rogers-of Maiden, Mass. for composing
the rally song of 80. and similar med
allion to Miss Lillian Hosely of Hriend-
ship. N. Y, for the jubilee hymn. Tho
banner for the largest state delegation
outside of Massachusetts, was given to
Maine.
A call of tho states for reports of the
work followed and the following among
others responded: A. j. Cardall of Noya
Scotia, Harry Foster OF Maine and Miss
Clara Woodman of New Hampshire.
Harry L. Veazey presided at the meet
ing of the tenth legion during he-after-
noon. The closing sermon was delivered
By Rev. Charles R. Tenney of Roxbury
ON "How to be Strong" Abe evening
consisted almost entirely of sing
ing, although one or two short addresses
were delivered.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
AFTER THIRTEEN YEARS.
Rhode Island Courts settle a Compile
Gated WIN Case. a. -

Providence, r. l.. July ia case
which has been pending in the courts for
ID years and which contained numter
OF features of complicated character.
was settled by decision of the appellate
court handed down today. The title Of
the case was George W. Williams vs.. Will
liam FL. Herrick, administrator. and 9th
ers, When Moses W. Olney died in 1886,
he left On estate Of something like $780,
900 and there was contest over the will.
The will was sustained but number
of trusts created under the will were
broken and numerous claim ants APP
peared.
The Williams and thu Rhodes heirs be-
gun to appear and tedious litigation fol-
lowed. The heirs were scattered about
the country. The question OF the mar
riage of Moses Olney to Martha w. Oh
ney, was the ground for the litigation.
The court found great difficulty In sscur-
ing evidence, but considered that Martha
Olney was Martha Williams before mar
rage and not Martha Rhodes Their cere-
monial marriage took place IN 1877, but a
prior marriage was not established
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
THE PECULIAR AHERN LAW
a BreenIyn JaaEs Hold. That IT'S Net
Constitutional. en. .--

New York, July I5-Justice Maddox
in tho srpreme court Brooklyn, today.
rendered the FIRST adverse decision under
the. Ahefn law BY which city employees
acquitted of-ebarees against them might
recover the ocst Of defending their cases.
He holds shat the law Is unconstitutional
and SCORES IL roundiy. Justice Maddox,
In his decision, refuses 10 grant the ar
plicat.on Of A. Lawrence Jensen, ex-olerk
OF accounts in this oomptrollers Office,
Broe klyn, for referee TO be appointed
TO pass on the amount of his claim.
Jensen was accused Of talxIrg So, go
from Daniel Doody, contractor, for esr-
sifying some of Doody's bsils, q. ssrsica
he was employed for by the city. He
was acquitted. The first step toward re-
covering his expenses under the Ahisrn
bill, Is to AK for the appointments Of
referee. In denying Jensen's motion,
Justice Maddox practically quashes his
case. -. a.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
BASE BALL NOTES.
The Brockton Times has the follow
ing to say Of POrtlaud's outfcld:

The Brockton Times has the follow
ing to say Of Portlaud's outficld:
Spratt, Noblit and Pulsifcr gave as
me an exhibition of fielding as was
ever seen on the grounds. the work of
Noblit and Pulsifsr being esDeciallv
startling. The former took long drive
from BERNARD In the third by running
backward some distance ami thea put
ting mp his mailed hand, which the ball
struck and then fell. 10 be captured nv
both, and Pnlsifer performed me st,rv
ing Cuban IN true Dudy'forln yhenlin
the same inning he turned aud ran with
Perkins high-flyiDg biff and caught II
while still under full speed and witl, his
face TO the south. just as II was about to
strike the fence in deep right field
Spratt had many. chances In left and
took care of them all, Notwithstanding
the binding rays Of burning sun and
the dazzling beauty of cloudless
heaven. Tho efforts Of Nublit and Psi
sifer were signals for loud and long
contained applause, the latter being
particularly honored and forced to doff
his cap. His great catch OF a fly in right
during game on a previous visit of the
Portland team was we'll remembered by
the fans, and Always will be, for that
matter, and his playing vigorously en-
pnasized his faculty for performing hair
raising feats.
ga certain Portland journalist 90 and
self.styled encyclopaedia of base ball
knowledge. which knowledge by the way
doesn't appear to be very marketable
article as far as the local papers are con-
eerned. takes advantage CT tho-spaos
oharitably accorded him BY Portland
Sunday paper. to abuse the men whom
two Portland morning pnpers employ to
write base ball. These men have some
times done him q friendly turn and no
doubt would again If opportunity offered.
but it wouid possibly help this person In
more ways than one II ne could be lit
tic more strongly impressed with the
fact that 1t isn't what you think you
know yourself, but what other folks think
you know, that counts.
Today the Portland ball team begins
another home series OF six games and
their opponents this afternoon will be
none other than Walter Burnhnm's
Brocktons, the one club which invariably
beats when they entertain us, and the
one team which has scored victory
this season on the local grounds. There
should be and no doubt will be a big
turn out.
Pitcher Johnstone. who was with Port.
land awhile and went TO Schenectady, N.
T., has teen released.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
A ooLoREp MRS. STOWE.

/. Boston. July 16.-Miss lillian Clayton
Jewett,a young white woman, addressed
ameeting of colored people in ST. Pauls
Baptist church this evening on Lynch
ing in tho SOUTH and created sensa.
ton by offering to go to Charleston, S
O., and bring TO. Boston the family of
the murdered postmaster Baker, who was
asnehed some time ago. for the purpose
of creating. sentiment in the North in
favor of the Southern negro. There
was the greatest enthusiasm, and in the
speeches that followed the young wo
man was referred to as the new Harri ct
Beecher Stowe, as one who had been
sent in answer to the prayers of the
colored race.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
FIIzsIMMoNs STILL IN III.

Chicago, Juy 15.-Eob Fitzslmmons
will fight HIS next battle in this city.
Martin Julian has accepted an offer from
she Fort Dearborn Athletic club for q
six-round bout between Fitzsimmons and
some heavyweight, TO be-chosen later.
The bout will be fought in the latter part
or August by the week following th. Kid
Mekoy Jack Mccormick 20. which Is set
for August IS. The ex-ohampion and his
opponent viii box for a Percentage of the
-eceipts..
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
THE SFRIKE ON.I
Continual from rIrst FARO.

morning that theFa WAS special rrovi-
deaee in the lowering weather ana the
rain. People did not start cfs The day
vita arush 10 the bsaches as usual and
this save US time to steady ourselves.
President kossiter said that the Seventh
and Ninth avenue lines OF tie Nassau
sJstem were manned by Halssy street
nee, the employees of that line having
refused to go ont elmost TO a man.
A man was slightly wounded in Rock
away avenue by a striker.
Tbs brooklyn elevated engineers are
meeting tonight and mny teks action re-
garding strike.
General Master Workman Parsons
spent the greater part of the day in
Brooklyn in conference with Messrs.
Delet anty and Webster of the state board
Ct arbitration. r.Parsons said tonight.
Everybody knows that do not like
strlkes. They are OF pie SAINT and they
are expensive. But this strife was one that
could not be ayerted. The trst "a hours
of strike neither wins nor loses 1t, and
we are satisfied with the showing that we
have made. There will be fewer cars run
tomorrow than there are todBy. The
cars GRO now manned BY inspectors and
she. men who remained. They ere
making showing, but 1t is bad one.
81 think that tomorrow win see q para
lyzed condition of traffic that will make
the people ofeBrooklyn realizs the strike
is strong enough for it TO speak for itself.
They are running no cars In the subur-
ban districts and ara making all the
show they can in the city,
Asked about the story that the road
haa nlot OF new men to take the places
of tho strikers Mr.. Parsons SAID he
knew nothing Of that.
"Good motormen are scarce" said he.
1.-THE big trolley lines that have been
built make them a scarce article in the
market, especially Ia the big cities. Hay-
ing good motormen prevents accidents
and some of the roads are on to the fact
that it Is just as easy and In fact, cheap
er, to add few dollars to the pay roll as
ID Is to kesp paying claims for damages"
Mr.. Parsons said the strike had the
sanction of the knights If Labor and that
the men would receive the moral and
financial support of the organization.
The elevated engineers simply took
up the question of the transfer frnm their
present position TO the position of electri-
cal engineers when tho. third rail system
recently adopted should go into effect.
They did not discuss the question of
joi1ing the surface trolley roads in the
strike. This change for the engineers
mean a great reduction in wages and it is
not at all satisfactory. 1he matter was
referred to Chief ArttNE OF the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers with
which organization 4evated engi-
noes are affiliated.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
CAPT. ANDREWS PICKED UP.

Liverpool, July 16.-The British
steamer Holbeip. Capt. Sherlock, Kew
York July 1st, for Manchester, which
arrived here toby, picked up Captain
William A. Andrews, known as the
Lone Navigator who left Atlantis
city June 18th in little craft named the
"DoreeH barely twelve feet in length, to
attempt to cross the Atlantic. Captain
Andrews was found exhausted on July
18th, about 700 miles from tho Irish
coast. His boat was left adrift.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
OLD ORCHARD CAMP INSERTING.

Old Orchard July I6--The inter-de-
noininational camp meeting, which has
been in progress at the camp ground ten
Gays, under the leadership of Evangelist
Walter Russell of Canada. closed tonight.
The attendance has been fair, though the
outdoor services have been considerably
interferea with by rain.
] Meetings will be conducted by Mrs
Rarakat this waek. and on Saturday the
Christian werkers' convention will be-
Gin. IN charge Of Rev. DR.. L. B. Bates of
Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
TREAsuRER's BoI Round.


:, Worcester. Mass, July 16.-Thp body of
William s. Barton, former city treasurer.
who disappeared from his home Tuesday
night, was found this afternoon In a field
on the Durley farm In West Rutland, IS
miles from Worcester. The decision Of
the medical examiner was that death was
due to exhaustion. MIR. Barton was treas
urer of Worcester from 1879 until Janu-
AIRY, 1882 For the past few years the in
CREASE in duties of the office wore uron
him and upon. cessation OF work his mind
became affected and he was at loss to
pass his time. He took frequent walks
into the country roaming in the fields in
boyish enjoyment. Tuesday he left his
home at $50 and the last seen Of him was
late that night in the western part of
the city near the home of his daughter.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
REFUSED TO MARRY HIN
Man Found Fatally wounded Is
Accused OF Murder.

Mason City. Ills. July t5,-Lena FL
mere, daughter of q prominent citizen,
was murdered near here last night She
went for drive with Roy Sutton early
In the evening. At midnight Sutton
returned alone, badly wounded. Miss
Eimere's body WINS found in cemetery.
A pistol lay near by. Sutton, although
fatally injured, was arrested charged with
killing the girl who 1t is thought refused
10 marry him.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
SUMMER IN THE pHILIpprNEs.

Washington, July 15.-The war depart
mont has received the following capIs:
Manila, July Is, 1899.
Adjutant General, Washingtou:
Twenty inches of rain July. attended
by typhoons, made leaving of transports
impossible. AT NeRros impossible to un
ioAd 9th Infantry nntA Issb day or two.
CALIFORNIA; now loading; Colorado Leaves
tomorrow on Warren: Idahos, North Da.
kotas and Wyomings next week soon as
transport Grant can be ooalsd.
(Signed) Otis.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Coil Dealers.

The COMMITTEES on public buildings will re-
ceiye sealed proposals until Tuesday, July Is D.,
$50, at Y r., for furnishing 700 tons or less of
best quality broken Lehlsh coal. ami 525 tons
or less OF best quality egg size Length, and 251
tons or less best qualify owe I.ehigh coal s2l0
pounds 10 the ton, to be delivered and pul in
ana trimmed IN lie bins Of such .. the public
buildings and school hnases Cs the city and
Islands, and at such time as may be desig naled,
the coal 10 be in all respects of the best qua itv
aud IN the best order an 10 be well screened
on the wharye5 before delivery and weighed
aud inspected oy such weigh'r and Inspector
az tac committee may designate. Separate
hid5 VIII be received at nc same time for iar-
nish!ag $50 tons or less OF Cumberland eoql
from the PUeahontas mine, or coal Of equal
qualify suitable for steam purposes, 2240
pounds TO the ton to be delivered rs above
The eclainiitee reserve the right to reject any
or all bids should they deem it for the Interest
OF the city so to do, aud no bid thas IS nor in
conformity with the foregoing requii ementS will
be con, iGered. Bids should be marked PRO
posais for Coap' and addressed to Frank W.
Robinson. Chairman Committee on Pubic
buiaiass. iulysdlw
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
LIKELY TO BE LYNCHED.
Negro Charged With the Murder of a
Woman ut Irvington, HI.

Richview, Ills, July 15.-The body OF
Mrs. q. Meyers, wealthy widow, living
near Irvington. was found yesterday IN
the ruins of her barn, ohnrred mass of
flesh and bones. 1t was thought her barn
caught fire and that in an attempt to
save her horses she fell and was burned
to death.
Soon afterward neighbor of Mrs. Mey-
ers went to Irvlngton and had.a warrant
Issued for negro who was working for
Mrs. Meyers, charging him with killing
her and then burning the body in the
barn to hide his crime.
The negro was caught and was given o
preliminary hearing. II he is found gull
ty he will probably be lynched.-
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
90 hrs. 9n1ha0,,
Lynn 22ass.
[LET7ER TO ms. rlNkuAh No. 4I,s0zl


"DEAR FRIEND-A year ago was a
great sufferer from female weakness.
My head ached all the time and / would
get so dizzy and have that all gone
feeling in the stomach and was so
nervous and restless that l did not
know what to do with myself.
My food did me no good and / had
bad case of whites. / wrote to YOU aud
after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as directed, 1 can
truly say that feel like new woman
and cannot tell you how grateful am
to You.
" ! have recommended it to all my
friends and have given it to my
daughter who is now getting along
splendidly. May you live many years
to help our suffering sisters. n-MRs. G.
CARPENTER, 253 GRAND ST., BRooKLYx,
N. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
1HE HAGUE CONFERENCE.

phe Hague, July l6.-The sub-ooinmit-
10 Of tire .rbitralien section OF the peace
conference, at its meeting adopted reso-
luton ti.at O peymanent court of arbitra-
tion should consist Of the ministers ac-
credited 10 Holland instead of the minis
ters resident at The Hague. This will
have the effsot Of bringing in the smallse
states, whose ministers are accredited to
swo or more countries simultaneously.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
TROUBLE IN rHE BLUE GRASS.

Louisville, KY. July 15.--At meet
ing g of the jos Blackburn Democratic
club last night, steps were taken looking
to tn. nomination Of a Democratic tfcket
In opposition to the one headed by. NIL.
liam Gaebel, for governor. Resolutions
were adopted denouncing the aeEion Of
the recent state convention and appoint-
Ing COMMITTEES to cooperate with dis
sentins Democrats in other parts Of the
state
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
FOSTER = son err ea asz

Waterville, July 15.-In the case Of II.
Z. Foster & Son, va. the City Of Water
vile, the commission today reported in
favor Of the plaintiff In the sum Of So. .
s07oa. III. G. Foster & Son. alleged they
were put to an expense of $1,000 for nnn.
terial and time lost in taking contract
in good faith from the city Of Waterfalls
for tie erection of a city hall, which the
courts later decided could not constitu-
tionaily be built as. the city would have
TO borrow beyond Its debt limit to no.
compiish the same.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-17
FIRE I'M GARDINER

Gardiner, July 15.-The house and
stable on Plaisted street., occupied by
John Mcdonald and Mrs Lucy j.
french, were burned TO the ground early
this morning. The house was known as
the Plaisted place. None of McDonald'I
household goods wers saved ann but a
few pieces belonging to Mrs. French
The total loss $500; partially Insured
Cause believed to be incendiary.