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followed the remains to the Manchester
cemetery where interment was made
Slocum.
William Reeder,
| Slocun,

{ 1t was with feeling Of sorrow and of
personal loss that the word was passed
that Mr.. VIM. Reeder was no more.
He has resided in Delaware county
since 1854 and has been one of the best
and highly respected citizens of our
county. His circle of friends was only
limited by his acquaintance. For 9
long time past MIR. Reeder has been in
poor health and his death was not un-
expected at any time but by his robust
constitution in his younger daye he was
able to throw off disease and postpone
death for a long time after most consti-
buttons would have been compelled to
succumb.
He was born in Kettlestone, England,
February 81, 1912, and was married to
Jane Harrison in 1887, afterwards sett-
ing in New York state. They came
to Delaware county in 1854, living in
North Fork until 1876 when they moved
to Earlville where they have since resid-
ed. Eleven children blessed this happy
union, six of whom are still living ard
left to mourn his death. They are James
s. Reeder, of Earlvilie, Geo. Reeder, of
Sac County, Royal Reeder, of Manches-
ter, Mrs. Francis Ashburne, of Earl
vile, Mary s. Garrett, of Miner, ILL.,,
and Lucy McCabe, of Charles City,
He and his wife belonged to the Wes
leyan church in New York, but Joined
the United Brethren church at Plum
Creek. He died as he lived with hope
for the future and after long life well
spent he goes to receive his reward, his
wife having preceded him about 9
year. -Earlville Phoenix.
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Death of Ellen E Annia

Ellen Il. Annis was born in Erie
County, New York, July %. 1889, and
died at her home in Delaware County,
Iowa, Thursday afternoon, November
18th, thus having attained the age of
sixty years, six months, and seven days.
Her early training was received in
town Of Collins, Illinois. at the age
of fifteen she entered the public schools
Of Peoria, where she fitted herself to be-
come a teacher She entered upon the
work of her chosen profession at Grave
land near Peoria and filled her position
so acceptably that she was, retained
there as teacher for ten or more sue
cessiye years.
About the year 1867, she resigned her
position in Graveland and came to
Iowa to make her home with her par.
ents. During these years she has been
= strong stay and support in the home.
She was woman who always had
good word for everyone and her many
graces won the high appreciation of her
nelSbbors ana many other friends.
Iierlife work is done and her spirit
has been gathered unto her people, but
her memory will main fresh for many
6 gear to come and her cheerfulness of
manner will always be lodestar for
others to exemplify.
She left to mourn her decease, her
mother, Mrs. I. j. Annis, two brothers,
Two sisters, and large number OF more
distant relatives together with many
sympathising and loving friends.
The funeral services were held at
The home of her mother in Prairie
township Saturday afternoon, Rev. Caul,
pastor of the Baptist church speaking
many kind words to the mourning
friends. A large concourse. of friends
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Edwin DAVIS.

Edwin Dayis,one of the early settlers
in this county, died at his home in this
city last Sunday evening.
He was born near Hartford, Connect
lieut., April 4, 1880. Six weeks after his
birth his parents removed to Erie coun-
ty, Ohio, and engaged in farming and
with whom he lived until his twenty
third year; when he was united in mar
riage with Miss Sarah Ann Ferris. In
the fall of that year, having decided to
locate west of the Father of Waters, he
left the home of his boyhood, going by
rail to Freeport, ILL.,, the western rail-
way terminus at that date, making the
remainder of the journey on foot to this
county. Being pleased with the coun-
try he bought 100, acres. of prairie and
10 acres of timber land in Coffin's
Grove township, paying therefor $1.25
per acre for the prairie land and $11.OO
per acre for the timber.
Returning to Ohio, he moved his
family and personal effects the follow
ing spring, arriving here on April IL
J 1854. There were but four settlers
here at that time and, it is said, 1t was
I seriously questioned by them whether
i the vast expanse of unbroken and I'm.
occupied land surrounding them would
ever be actually settled and developed
| Their nearest trading point at that time
was Dubuque.
His wife died on January 81, 1874
having borne him four children, three
of whom are now living. They are
Mrs. j. B. Sullivan and G. H. Davis, Of
Masonville, and N. g. Davis, of Milo
On January 8, 1875, Mr. Davis wal
united in marriage to Miss Melissa Ken
yon, who with their six children, Mrs. G. T
| Brownell, Harry S., Grace E., Earl A.
Mable 1. and Percy K, survive him
Mr.. Davis was an industrious man
and good citizen, whose loss will be de
plored not only by his grief stricken
family, but by all who knew him.
The funeral will be held this, Wed
aesday, forenoon, at 1890 o'clock, from
the late residence OF the deceased OF
Main street. Rev. H. o. Pratt, pasto
4 of the Nj. E. church, of this city, viii
ofliciate. The remains will be taken t.
the cemetery at Masonville for inter
ment.
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island with amazing rapidly. The
United States auxiliary cruiser Yosem-
lite, which was anchored adjacent to
the collier Justin. dragged her anchor
and was driven aground a hundred
and fifty yards from the reef, her
bows being crushed in.
A launch with crew of five men
had previously left the ship to en-
deavor to find safe anchorage for
the vessel, the indications being that
the anchors would not hold where she
was. The men were not seen after
they left the ship and 1t is practically
certain that the heavy sea which the
storm kicked up swamped the launch.
The bodies of Coxswain F. Swanson
and Seaman George Anhel were re-
covered after the typhoon subsidized.
The storm veered around after the
Yosemite grounded, and she was
driven off and carried to the Somaye
cliffs, where her rudder and pro-
peller were broken.
After the violence of the storm had
subsidized efforts were made to start the
engines. They were finally got to work,
and the Yosemite, with her damaged
propeller, struggled landward ut the
rate of two knots an hour. The water
kept gaining in the hold and the ship
was gradually sinking. At 100 p. m.
Nov. Is, the Justin, which had started
In search of the Yosemite, picked hel
up and attempted to tow. her back tt
Guam. Two hawsers were broken, and
1t was then decided that it was impos
sible to take her into port. The
she was abandoned, all hands going
aboard the Justin. The Yosemite sanl
bow first at O'Clock, and the justin
stood away for Guam. Paymastel
Ballard saved $6S,0O0 Mexican none.
| from the sinking shin.
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1mper,el,sn Old And New

1AAA esAA
Sir, we are told that this country can
do anything, Constitution or no Con-
stitution. We are a great people,
great in war, great in peace,-but we
are not greater than the people who
once conquered the world, not with
long range guns and steel.clad ships,
but with the short sword of the Roman
legion land the wooden galleys that
sailed across the Adriatic. The colonial
system destroyed all hope Of republican-
ism in the olden time. 1t is an appen-
age Of monarchy. It can exist in no
free country, because 1t uproots and
eliminates the basis of all republican
Institutions, that governments derive
their just powers from the consent OF
the governed.
I know not what may be done with
the glamor of foreign conquest and
the greed of the commercial and money
making classes in this country. Fol
myself, would rather quit public life
and would be willing to risk life itself
rather than give my consent to this fan
tastic and wicked attempt to revolu-
tionize our Government and substitute
the principles of our hereditary enemies
for the teachings of Washington and
his ssociates.-From speech in the
United States Senate, December 18th
1898.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05

Austin Cleveland and Miss Carrie E.
Barnd both of Manchester, were MARI
led by Justice Kearney, at 2.30 o'clock
this afternoon "wednesday, November
28th] TIE ceremony was performed
in the squire's office in the presence Of
q few of the friends of the contracting
parties and several casual visitors who
happened into the office while the mar
riae ceremony was being consummale1.
The couple were unattended and at
the conclusion of the ceremony Mt. and
Mrs. Cleveland left on the Clipper for
Manchester, where they will be tender.
cred reception at the home of the
brides parents tonight.
The groom is proprietor of the lead
ing pool and billiard hall in Manchester
and is said to be one of the most popu-
lar and up to date young business men
of the place. The bride is charming
young woman who is admired by a
vide circle of acquaintances for her
charming personality and laay-like
manners. Dubuque Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
Bazaar And Ru mmaee Sale.

Beginning December 10th, and con-
sinuing through the week, the Womans
Auxiliary Of the Y. M. G. A. will hold
abazaar and rummage sale for the
benefit of the local association. A
rummage sale is something new. 1t is
very popular in the cities at this time.
The plan is to secure from every man,
woman and child in Manchester and
vicinity anything that can be sold for
one cent or over. Every family will be
asked to go through their house and
pick up anything and everything that
they are willing to donate. Merchants
will be asked to donate from their
wares, farmers from their winter store
of provisions, and the ladies to furnish
articles for the bazaar. The sale will
% held in the Y. M. @. rooms each
afternoon and evening during the week.
All articles remaining at noon Satur.
day will be sold at auction beginning ut
two o'clock. This is chance and op.
portunity for everyone to lend a helping
hand and make the bazaar and rum
mage sale grand success.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
CRUISER GOES DOWN


Yosemite Loses Five Of Her Grow and
Then Takes . Header Into the Deep.
New York. Nov. 30.-Advices have
been received here from Manila that
the island Of Guam was visited by a
terrific typhoon on Nov. 10, which
wrecked thousands of houses, among
them being the headquarters of Gov
ernor Schroeder. The towns Of In
drajan and Terraforo were swept
away. and 1t is estimated that hun
dreds of the native population in va
rious parts of the island met their
deaths. The cocoanut crops were
rendered absolutely worthless, and
the vegetation of the island killed by
salt water. The storm came up in
the forenoon and swept across the
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who were candidates for the presidency
have faded from popular tradition.
1t all seems to me to be one sided
affair when it ought to be remembered
that opposition is field for achieve
ment and in it Gladsthne and other dis
tinguished men have won their laurels.
In my opinion Bryan's policy is right,
and if l were man 1 should support
him in sunshine and in storm because
he represents the best aspirants of this
great nation and because would have
q perfect right to support him as we
are an independent people, and every
one of us have right to our own opin-
ion, but alas for the women in this sec
ton but am as free as any of them
and verify believe that Democracy is
imperishable though will have to &C.
cept the situation and declare my 10y
atty to President-elect Mckinley and
and hail him as president of the United
States, the highest Office of the land.
MEHITABLE.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
Post Election Musings.

1 do wonder if they are going to give
our distinguished hero, william ,Jenn-
ings Bryan, q little rest finally, since the
people have spoken, and the popular
will is now known, but no matter if
frivolous people do laugh at his defeat
and wonder at his audacity aud
stick to .itiveness about the candf-
dacy for president. They forget per-
hsp, that the great statesman, j James g.
Blaine, was three times balloted for as
presidential candidate. They have
also forgotten about Aaron Burr of
long ago, who came ne trer to the resi-
dency without reaching it. than any
other man save Tilden, who in 1875, &C.
cepted ths loss of the presidency
with perfect composlre. Ii he had
personal disappointments or nourished
presentment, no one knew it, and he
spent his last years 10 peace and seren-
ity surrounded by books, and by men
OF the highest cultivation in his beauti-
fol little home which he bought on the
Hudson dividing his time between that
and his city home inGramercy park, and
/ noticed from news paper not long
since that whoever joins the list of de-
feated presidents is in distinguished
company, for some of Americas great
est names are on tho list, names that
will live long after the men who were
successful over them have been forgot
en-. such names as Henry Clay, Stephen
A. Douglas, Horstio Seymore, Horace
Greeley and othsrs who have left a
more lasting impress OH their country's
politics and history than some men
who have bee n presidents.
This is a partJ government, AID 1t
least two parties are essential to our
public welfare, and of course one must
rule and the other oppose that rule, but
in these degenerate days one would
think to hear the people,talk that it wa
. sin to oppose the G. o. P. But Bryan
has proved himself giant among men
and tod ~ he is as noble in defeat as he
could have been in victory, as during
the campaign he has waged warfare
against corporate greed that can but
rebound to the good of the nation; for
although he has not yet slain the mon
ster, he. or those who come after him
will Stay it. I presume Bryan feel,
that he has been right in this struggle
and Of course anyone would rather be
right than any thing else, and we all
feel that the past administration has
profited by some of his issues. He has
won undying fame, although he has not
,een elected president, for he has
,attled against the dragon of organized
greed. 1t is remarkable how complete
, the names Of some of the leaders
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sh,pp,pr sub.,tl,e, The Fir.t rh,nr.

Frye expects to get up the shipping
subsidy bill tomorrow, and II not on
that day then on Wednesday, and in
doing this to have the Spooner Philip
pine bill displaced. This will be the be-
ginning of the important work Of the
session, and upon the success or fall
ure Of the scheme may depend much
OF the future course OF proceedings
for, the entire session. In order to ac-
complish this result 1t will be neces-
sary first to get the consent Of the Re-
publican committee on order of BUSH
ness, and to this end meeting Of that
committee will be held after the ad-
journment of the senate this afternoon
VIII Drop Regular Custom. Perhaps.
There is some talk Of an effort dur
ing the week to get up the Hay
Pauncefote treaty in executive session.
but there is as yet no definite pro-
gramme to this end. A movement is;
on foot now to secure the assent Of the
committee on foreign relations to the.
abandonment of the Davis amendment.
for the fertilization of the proposed.
canal. The usual custom Of adjourn
ing over from Thursday until the fol-
lowing Monday during the first weeks;
Of the session probably will be de-
parted from this session. That is the.
desire of the Republican leaders now
here, and they say there probably will.
be no such adjournment this week.
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Unlversalist Church Services.

Services will be held in the Univer-
salist church next Sunday, Dec. by
the State Superintendent, Rev. Mrs.
S. E. Crum.
All Universalists and those who have
been Universalists, all friends and
strangers in the city are kindly and
cordially invited to attend these SER
vices, both morning and evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
MANY REBELS SURRENDER
Two Thousand Two Hundred Filipinos
Take fha Oath of AlIaxInnce


Take the Oath of Allegiance.
Manila, Dec. 3.-Sunday in Vigan
was a great day for the American
cause. Twenty-Five hundred natives
of the region, nearly all fighting reb-
els, crowded the church and took the
oath of allegiance to the United States.
The oath was administered by the
priest. All but 500 Of those sworn
were bolomen. The number included
the 1900 bolomen who had previously
surrendered.
The proceedings in tile church oc-
cupied the entire day, and included an
address by General Young and an ex-
hortation by the priest. Scarcely any
rebels remain in the vicinity of Santa
Maria. General Young attributes this
fact to three cause.-the reelection of
President Mckinley, the arrival of a
stronger body of troops, and the es-
pecially rigid enforcement of war
measures, and the deportation of pris-
oners to Manila. He reports that it is
necessary to occupy all the barriers
In order to protect the natives from
the Vengeance Of lTagalog raiders.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
California



Weekly to Los Angeles and San
Francisco via two different routes.
One through Tourist Car leaves
Oelwein every Monday at 1855 p. m.
running via Kansas City and Santa
Fe Route to Los Angeles; another
leaves Oelwein every Saturday at
Ia. NJ. running via Kansas City,
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas, San
Antonio & Arkansas Pass end
Southern Pacific Railways to LOS
Angeles and San Francisco, be-
ing 1.-The only through Sleeping
Car from the North west to Texas
points Both of these cars are
brand new, wide vestibule and
steam heated, and run from st.
Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas
CITY via the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
.Evaslon Of Cigarette Tax, Dupllcity
Z of Tobacco Trust.

Va sSNssSSS = = NoSe
The legislature of Iowa imposed q
tax of $500 per annum upon all persons
selling cigarettes or cigarette paper iu
the State and made it q criminal offence
to sell such articles without having
FIRST paid the tax.
* A federal court decided that q state
had no right to impose such tax, fol
lowing the Original package" decisions
Of which we heard so much in prohibit
tion times. An appeal was taken to
the United States Supreme Court, and
pending determination of the ciga-
rette law in that tribunal, the tobacco
trust, known as the American Tobacco
Co., undertook to indemnify all their
customers against loss or damage arts
ing in any way out of the sale of ciga-
rettes, cigarette paperor wrappers in vi
olation Of the laws of the state. Deal
ers who consulted lawyers were I'M
doubtedly told that bond to indemni-
~ against loss arising out Of viola
ton of q criminal statute was against
public policy and could not be enforced.
Many dealers, however, relied upon the
trusts promises Of protect on and ciga-
rettes have been sold in nearly every
town in tho state in direct violation of
the statute on the subject.
A few weeks ago the United States
Supreme Court got around to the ciga-
rstte case, and held that the several
states had the power to regulate or pro-
hibit the sale of cigarettes in any and
all kinds OF packages. Now there is q
general scramble on the part of the late
vendors of these goods to find out about
the validity oftheir contracts of indem
nifty. They will probably be told by 9
kind hammered representative of the
tobacco trust that, the contracts are.tn-
valid because they were entered into
for the purpose of inducing persons tc
do unlawful acts. That is good law
and the trust undoubtedly relied upon
It as . complete shield from liability
But We have some more law here in
Iowa that may not be SO we'll known to
the trust officials. Our courts may
hold that money paid for articles to he
sold in violation of the laws of Iowa
can be recovered back at the suit of the
party or parties paying it.
II the trust deserts the dealers and
repudiates its contracts, the dealers OF
the state may assemble the amounts
paid by them for goods siuce the pass
age of the cigarette law and bring 6
suit against the trust for the recovery
Of the entire sum.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05

all the questions that were passed on
by the voetrs In November. 1t treats
OF our colonial policy, the needs of the
army and navy, the question of the
Nicaraguan canal and the part we
have played in China. 1t treats the
question Of Imperialism as settled and
the specter Of militarism as laid. tasks
for the passage Of a bill for the civil
government Of the Philippines and for
the ratification Of the Hay -Pauncefote
treaty. 1t strongly urges the passage
Of ship-subsidy bill and n reduction
in the war revenues. 1t finally urges
economy SO far ms compatible with the
expenditures needed to carry out our
policy at home and abroad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
MILL READY TO GRIND.
Congress Puts Itself in Condition
to Turn Out a Few New
Statutes.
USUAL f1RsT-DAY PROCEEDINGS.
Shipping Subsidies tho Special Care Of
Frye in the senate-House to
Tackle Army Reorganixa.
tlon-Capital News.

Washington, Dec. s.-The senate
was called to order at - m. today.
but 1t transacted little business, as the
announcement Of the death during the
recess of Senators Davis and Gear.
after necessary business had been at
tended to, brought the sitting to a
close. Senator Allison made the an
nouncement in the case Of his late
colleague, Senator Gear, and Senator
Nelcson did similar service concern
ing Senator Davis. These announce
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P.ri. Commi..,oner, Din.d,

New York, Dec. BIN honor Of the
United States commissioners to the
Paris exposition, who recently re-
turned to this country, Mr.. and Mrs.
louis Stern gave a dinner at their res
idence in Fifth avenue. Mr.. Stern was
one of the commissioners. About fifty
guests were present. Among them
Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. Daniel Man
ming, NJ. H. De Young and William L.
Elkins. Wednesday the commission.
ers will be guests at the White House.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
Hortioultu raj Society Meet..

Iowa Falls. Ia, Dec. 1.-The an
nual meeting of the Northwestern
Horticultural society closed Thursday
evening after very successful meet
ing of three days. A programme made
up of addresses, papers and discus
sions occupied the time. A fine dis
play Of apples and other fruits added
to che iut1rest
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VICTIMS OF FOOTBALL HORROR
Catastrophe at Pacific Glass Works Claim.
10 Dead and 80 Injured.


Catastrophe ut Pacific Glass Works Claims
10 Dead and 80 Injured.
San Francisco, Dec. 3.-Develop-
ments which have followed the trag-
edy attending the intercollegiate foot
ball game in this city have not tend
ed to ameliorate the horror occasioned
by the collapse Of the roof of the San
Francisco and Pacific glass works. At
present the net result is eighteen dead
and eighty injured. Many Of the lat
ter will either die from the effects Of
their hurts or be crippled and SCARED
as long as they live.
1t was one of the most distressing
catastrophes in local history and its
horrible record is not yet fully appre-
clated. Each additional detail serves
to augment the horror. The unf0rtu-
mates who went down to death or less
serious damage were assembled upon
a ventilator that formed the ridge Of
the roof when the crash occurred. For
ty feet below them were ovens in
which glass was baking and upon the
tops of these white-hot furnaces many
of the unfortunates fell. Those who
were able to crawl or to roll of did
so. but those who were stunned or
crippled by the fall lay there and
were literally roasted.