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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28
On the Ouach1ta River,
On Board, March IS, 1900

| On BOARD, Marcn 10, l5UU
Manchester Democrat.
DEAR SIRs: We left New Orleans
last Wednesday at six p. m. on the
steamer America, Capt. L. v. Cooley
master and w. b. Foulke, clerk. Capt.
Cooley was formerly from Savannah,
ILL.,, and Mr.. Foulke is from fIuscatine,
lowe, SO you see that instead of falling
among thieves away from home, in a
strange land, we very fortunately fell
among friends and almost old acquain-
tances; which has made the trip an ex
tremely pleasant one. We made the
run from New Orleans to Monroe on
the Ouachita river, about 800 miles, in
21s days and nights, arriving at Mon
roe about 2 p. m Saturday. Along the
Mississippi river for the $40 miles we
made on it, we were continually pass
ing sugar and rice plantations. with
the old plantation Homesteads, and on
most of them the old negro quarters
still standing; some occupied, but many
of them in ruins or partially 60 and un-
occupied. When we reached the Red
river, Black River and Ouachita river,
we were in the best cotton raising Gee
ton Of Louisiana, and although the
bulk Of cotton has been shipped Out,
this boat took out on Ter trip last week
about 1900 bales and the week before
about $500 bales. This trip she now
has aboard about 300 bales,and we still
have most Of the cotton raising section
to pass through. She will undoubtedly
go into New Orleans with 800 to 1000
bales and perhaps more, this with the
large amount of cotton seed and rice
and cords and cords of hard wood
slaves that are shipped out of this
country and the merchandise of all kinds
shipped in by river, gives the steam
boats fairly good business for to
8 months of the year.
| To US, who are travelling through
this country for the first time, it is a
novel and exceedingly interesting trip,
and although the general face of the
country along the rivers is very similar,
there is something to interest and keep
one on the lookout continually. We
are now about 100 miles down the
Ouachita river from Monroe on our
return trip and as we are passing
through the country on our down trip
that We passed through in the night in
going up, we are getting chance to
see about all there is to be seen from
the steamer as we pass along. Thi
boat is 210 fit. in length and so #. in
width over all and is rated about 475
tons, although she is not intended
for passenger boat SO much as
for freight. Her cabin is nicely
! finished and furnished and her
state rooms, twenty five in number, are
furnished with good spring beds and
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co1EsHuRG.


Evangelist W. A. Sunday left here
Sunday night, for Chicago, Immediately
after the night service.
J.V. Bush made a trip to Dubuque,
Chicago, Milwaukee and other points,
last week.
o. II. z. Knee has vacated the house
he sold to Mrs. Z. j. Lewis and she has
taken possession.
j. A. Bush and wife have arrived
home, and henceforth he will assume
his position with the benedicts.
George Walker was at Strawberry
Point last week, returning with his
brother-in-law.
F. G. Nichols was at Osterdock last
week.
Miss Lizzie Bush was visiting her
sister, Mrs. Litchfield, at McGregor last
week.
A, B. Lands was at Greeley last
week, taking with him the musical part
of the evangalistic corps.
HA. SCuuudhcI, VI &nC0IcSol Woe
here last week interviewing our mer'
chants in the dry goods line.
The remains of W. II. Flynn were
brought herefor interment last, week,
Monday.
W. H. Bush was ut Earlville last
week
Miss Mae Buchanan, of Dyersville,
was visiting with her aunt, Mrs.
Walker, last week.
Rev. d. U. Bean, of Strawberry Point
was here last week looking after the in.
terests of the Congregational church.
w. G. Kirchheck was Dyersyille
visitor last week.
Frank Kramer of Dubuque is visiting
his brother-ln-law OttoHaug.
Attorney Z. G. Perkins had business
here last week.
To show the thoughtlessness or ig-
norance of the conyentionalities, we
would chronicle the following humor-
GUS episode: A small party of recent
converts and others, among whom was
our present pastor, were discussing the
propriety and economy OF the recent
converts separating and joining different
churches, when one of the party said
his wife remarked that, they all ought
to join the M. Z. Church then they
Oxford to hire good preacher. How
the Reverend who was in the company
felt, we are not informed.
Miss Nellie Merten, who has been
attending to her studies at U. 1. u, is
home for vacation.
B. A. Baker, of Greeley, was in our
city few days ago.
Chris Mierson Jr., who has been in
Export running meat shop, has
moved his household goods into his
fathers house, where he will reside for
the present.
w. Bort is spending vacation with
Rev. II. M. Chambers, Mr.. Bort is q
student at U. /. U.
Rev. ID. o. Bean filled the pulpit at
the Congregational church last Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
1t was our pleasure to see large
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28

Do you love thcm? If so, send for our new
catalogue, We have one of the largest and
finest stocks of plants In the Notwithstanding
a specially of roSes-and hardy plants and
Shrubs. In flower seeds we wish to call your at
tention to our special mixture of Pansies, Sweet
Peas, Nasturtiums and Asters which We offer.
one large package each for 80 cents or for ST. co.
This Is not the usual small package Of cheap
stuff sent out in collections, but Is mixture of
over 80 of tho finest named varieties of each
kind, mixed by ourselves,
Try them-Wo guarantee satisfaction In every
way-Always remember we are the largest
growers of cuilowers In Northern Iowa, Write
at once for our beautiful catalogue.
JOSEPH BANCROFT g. son,
llW3 Cedar Falls Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28
EARLVILLE.

Gene Hall, of Dubuque, was calling
upon friends here the first Of last week.
w. L. Bender completed on Wednes.
day the sale of his stock of goods and
good mill to Geo. Irmscher, who took
possession at once.
j. b. Fuller and family, of Indepen-
dence, were guests at the Arnold home
south of town over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson, of Greeley,
visited at the home of Geo. Staehle the
first of last week.
The Rebekah lodge of this place
went to Greeley Friday night and gave
their farce, entitled "Hilsrio Jocundi"
to large audience. On the return
home the three-seated carriage which
Kit Wellman was driving was over
turned, but little damage was done.
Frank Sharp, of Lamont, was visit
ing in town last week.
Rev. and Mrs, Brown, of Ottumwe,
have been visiting at the home of Mrs
Browns father, John Cruise, Jr.
A. Q. Bender, of Durand, ILL.,, spent
several days here last week.
The K. P's. will entertain theil
friends again next Wednesday evening
in their lodge rooms. The Manchester
Mandolin Club will be present anG
furnish music throughout the evening
Lunch baskets will also be brought ant
opened at the proper time.
Jay Long, of Delaware, commenced
work last week for Adam Schaller ant
will learn the trade.
Thos. Cousins went to Chicago las
Tuesday to take medical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lands, of Colesburg
parents of Mrs. S. w. Klaus, visite'
here Friday.
The public school will give their en-
tertainment next Friday evening
March 30, at the town hall.
Arthur Reeder arrived home fror
Leno1 college Saturday.
Miss Grace Hersey spent part Of las
week visiting friends in Manchester.
Frank Plank, of Winthrop, Sundaye
at the Foote home.
The Pringle Co. gave their coined.
"The White Elephant" at the tow
hall Saturday night to large and al
preciative audience.
Mr.. Hammond, from the wester
part of the state, is visiting his siste
Mrs. B. j. Still.
w. L. Carrothers, candidate for cler
of courts, was in our town Saturday.
/, Geo. L. Miller has been very sic
with pneumonia the past week but
better at this writing.
Work has been commenced on w.
) Millen's new barn in the north part
town. The work on the house will
commenced soon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28

81 used KodoI Dyspepsia Cure in my
family with wonderful results. 1t gives
immediate relief, is pleasant to take
and is truly the dyspeptic's best friend"
says L. Hartgerink. Overisel, Mich. Di-
gests what you eat. Cannot fail to
cure.-H. G. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28

VIM. Orr, Newark, Ohio, says, ave
never feel safe without One Minute
Cough Cure in the house. 1tsaved my
little boys life when he had the pneu-
monia. We think it is the best medi-
cine made" 1t cures coughs and all
lung diseases. Pie SAINT to take, harm
less and gives immediate results.-H.
G. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28

STATE OF Iowa, DELAWARE COUNTLESS.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed aid qualified as ad-
minstrator OF the Estate of Lucreta L. Thomas,
late of Delaware county, deceased. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make
immeilate payment; and those having claims
authenticated, to tile undersigned for allowance
OLIVER w. THOMAS,
YoRAN, ARNOLD & YoRAH,
llw3 Attorneys for Estate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28

To secure the original witch hazel
salve, ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye, well known as a certain cure for
piles and skin diseases. Beware of
worthless counterfeits. They are dan
gerOus.-H.C Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28
Eliza j. W. Thrill.
Notice of Probate of Will. \

Notice of Probate of Will.
STATE OF IOWA, GO
Delaware County, 3D.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the last will Of
William II. Flynn, deceased, has been filed:
opened and read. and Monday, the eth day of
May, A, D., 1900, fixed as tile time, and the
Court house In Manchester the place for hearing
and proving the same.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this
21st day of March, 1900.
FL ,PAuL,
l3w3 Clerk District Court.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28

NJ. b. Smith of Butternut, Mich. ,saye,
"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
very best pills l ever used for costive-
ness, liver and bowel troubles. q.
Smith,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28
ALMIRA

Monday was fine day to stray away
from home.
James MCGUIRE and brother, Frank,
transacted business at the county seat
Monday.
Seth Hamblin and family, of Milo,
spent Sunday at the Warrell home.
John and Will Warrell and John Nc
Cusker were among the Ryan callers
Saturday.
John Held, of Delhi, was through
these parts Monday gathering up paper
rags.
Mrs. E. Hugh and Mrs. John Kelley
were Manchester visitors Monday.
Will Warrell will teach our school
this spring.
Hugh DIARY had corn hauling bee
Monday.
Jim Haight, of Ryan, was a caller
here Sunday.
Will Sheppard, of Dickeyville, was {
caller here one day recently.
Willie Barnes is on the sick list al
tHlb Wrlulng, also lltCle N ora Elannag8n
has been sick the past week.
Bud Sheppard was among the Ryar
callers Monday.
Ed Hugh had his wood sawed up
last week.
Quite a number of peddlars wen
through these part one day last week
Ask John how about the lace curtains
John Wilson, of Hopkinton, was herr
on business Wednesday.
DIR. Donnelly. of Ryan, was called
here Tuesday to see Mrs. Mel Sullivan
who is quiteill.
Allen Haight and wife. of Ryan visit
ed here with their daughter, Mrs
Towne, Thursday.
Frank Towne was Ryan caller on,
day last week,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28

BARGAIN IN RESIDENCE PROPERTY
A house and lot in one of the best resident
portions of city Of Manchester for sale cheap
and on easy terms. Good dwelling, barn. etc.
Enquire at DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28

6,OO0 years have we waited for the greatest
spring blessing ever offered. 1t doubles your
Toys, and halves your sorrows. That's what
Rocky Mountain Tea does. 86c.-Gregg 4
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28

Greatest spring tonic known. Rocky Mountain
Tea, made by Madison Medicine Co, &c.
Gregg s. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28
LAMONT.

YVES Kenyon, OF Arlington, WAS d
Lamont caller Wednesday.
Prof. Forsyth was attending normal
at Cedar Falls last week.
Charles Flaucher has purchased the
Frank Zemanek property on the north
side.
Bert Bush and Miss Laurie Berrldgs
and Others that are attending U. I. u.
at Fayette are enjoying weeks vaca-
ton at their homes.
The Misses Mamie and Annie Klein
sorge, of Strawberry Point, visited their
sisters Mesdames Kreussel and Ehrke
several days last week.
Mrs. Charles Cole and children re-
turned home from Belgrade, Nebraska,
Tuesday where they have been visiting
Mrs. Coles brothers.
Mrs. George Reid and children re-
turned home from Oelwein Wednesday
where they were visiting Mrs. Reid's
parental home, Rev. Mccormack for
five days.
Henry Wilkins visited in Cedar
Rapids last week.
Fred Retz and OBJ Fowler returned
from st. Paul Saturday March II.
They brought back with them car
load of horses.
D. Van Worse has been very sick and
30 has E. Whitney. Mr.. Whitney is
some better.
Mrs. Emma Flaucher has bought the
Cook house on Pine street formerly
owned by L. w. Rich.
Mr.. Edmunds died at the home of his
son, Leroy Edmunds, in Lamont Thurs
day March 22nd in the forenoon and
was buried Friday. The funeral was
held in the Baptist church. The funer.
al sermon was preached by Rev.
Ostrich.
Rev. Conant, of Dubuque, finished
his series of meetings Friday evening.
He was here five weeks except Sundays
when he was with his church in Dubu-
que. He was the means of doing q
great deal of good in Lamont He is
good singer and an excellent reasoner
and uses the very best of language and
is fine teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Hesner returned
Monday March 10Th from Montana.
They like the country very much, but
they say Iowa is good enough for them.
Henry Ward and mother returned
from California Saturday March 18th
after spending very pleasant winter.
Mrs. Jesse Smith went to Jesup Sat-
urday March 18th to attend her Cousins
wife's funeral, Mrs. Minnie Burrell
Sayless.
Church Strong and family departed
Tuesday March goth for Wirth Arkan.
sas where they will visit N. R. Whit.
mans.
An old friend of Mrs. Bracher from
Dubuque visited her Monday. They
had not met for twenty five years.
George Alderman, of Manchester,
transacted business in Lamont Tues
day and Wednesday.
John Penberthy and wife returned
from Chicago Thursday after spending
one week in the city. Mr.. Penberthy
was buying his spring stock Of goods
for his store.
Mrs. Rose Woodruff came to Lamont
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28
PRAIRIE.

0A4NA1s
Mr.. R. E, Barry, student of Bayless
College, Dubuque, returned home
Thursday morning.
The sub-directors of Prairie held
their annual meeting at the Stewart
schoolhouse Monday and elected for
the spring term the following teachers;
In district No 1, Miss Mamie Annis;
No. 2. Miss Conrad: No. 3, Miss Anna
WEIGH; No.. 4, Miss Millie Brayton; No
5, Miss Grace Annis: No. 6, Miss Lille
Stewart; No. z, Miss Lena Ripper, No
s, Miss Nora Bchan.
Mr.. VIM. Couelette and family, OF
Coggon, spent Sunday at the home OF
81. Davis.
Mr.. Joseph Haennig received car
load of posts from Epworth, Saturday
and had "bee" hauling them Monday.
Mr.. Dan Lyness, of Barryville, called
on friends in this neighborhood, Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crowley, of Win
throp, spent Sunday at the home of
John Mulvehill.
J.J. Welch and sister, Anna, visited
at the home of Mr.. P. Devine, of Ryan,
Sunday.
Quite number of our young gents
attended NJ. w. A. Lodge Saturday
evening.
Mr.. John Antonien, of Placid, la.
spent Saturday and Sunday at thu
home of his sister, Mrs. r. Haennig.
Rev. I. j. Murtagh, of Masonvlile
visited friends in our neighborhoot
Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Il. Fraser is hauling wood from
Silver Creek.
Mr.. John McElroy wss Delhi caller
Thursday.
Miss Della Hsennig spent last weel
with her sister, Mrs. L. Eichocker, o
Masonville.
Messrs. E. Allyn and S. Barthoff, o
Masonville, made business call in thi
vicinity, Wednesday.
The Neotrophian Literary Society
will hold their weekly meeting Frida
evening, at the home of Miss JUL
Cassidy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28
COCOON.

The following invitations have been
sent out: "Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hen
derson request the pleasure of your
presence at the marriage of their
daughter, Leila R. to Chas. r. Mills, on
Wednesday, March 2sth, 1900, at 800
o'clock p. M, Coggon, Iowa.
AT meeting of the directors of the
Wapsie Valley Fair association, held at
Central City recently, it was decided to
hold the next annual fair September II
to ID, 1900. Aside from the usual ap.
propriations for department exhibits,
81 400 will be devoted to the speed de-
partment.
II. j. Green and son, Fred, started
from Walker Friday with their stock
and household goods to Clark, S. D.,
where they will take up their work on
the ranch they recently purchased at
that place. The two Mesdames Green
and Miss Floy Green left from this
place Saturday morning going over
the Illinois Central. We are sorry to
see these estimable families leave this
city.
The wheels of fortune change msny
a course. 1t has in the case between
Clint Chesmore and Ivan Harnish and
Irwin Smith mentioned last week. A
telephone message from the boys law
yer, J, G. Davis, of Marion, Tuesday
stated that the case had been thrown
out of court and the defendants exoner
ated from all charges, the evidence
going to show that the case was thu
result of an old grudge on the part Of
the plaintiff and brought about by NAL
icious intent. "But the end is not yet
as we said last week, but this time Ches
more will be the defendent in the cast
We are glad the boys have been abb
to prove their innocence.-Monitor.
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cHEAP-Resldence properties In this city. I'm
Qulre ut Manchester Democrat office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28

order that was sent to our pottery, for
their ware and incidentally it bore a
very strong recommendation as to the
quality and durability Of the product.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04

killing of Alleged NaturaIized
American Rt Fee.

killing of an Alleged NaturaIized
American at Fee.
Consul General Gummere at Tangier,
Morocco. has been instructed by the Sec
retary of State to investigate the circum-
stances of the recent killing of Marcus Aza-
qui, an alleged naturalized American citi-
zen, at the town of Fez According to a
recent report from Consul Gummere, the
murdered man was formerly a citizen of
France. and on that account the suggestion
was made that the French consul at Fez
was the proper official to make the investi-
CATION 1nasmuch as it appears, however
that Azauui was a naturaized citizen of
the United States. Consul Gummere was in
structed to assist the French consul in in
vestigatins the case, leaving the question
OF citizenship to be determined hereafter
If 1t should develop that Azaqui was en-
titled to the protection of the United States
and the manner of his death warrants it.
a demand will be made upon the govern
ment of Morocco for suitable indemnify
In case of necessity it is probable that the
cruiser Albany, last reported at Gibraltar
will be sent to Tangier to enforce the de-
mand for settlement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
TO SUCCEED PHILIP.
Rear Admiral Barker to Command
New York Navy Yard.

The Navy Department announced today
that Rear Admiral Albert S. Barker, now
in command at the Norfolk navy yard, has
been selected to succeed Rear Admiral
Philip. deceased, as commandant of the
New York navy yard.
Admiral Barker is well known in this
city, having served term as assistant
chief of the bureau of navigation when Ad-
miral Ramsey was chief of that bureau.
During the Spanish-American war he was
a member of the so-called strategy" or
war board. After the war, when Dewey
sent a call from Manila for the Oregon,
Admiral Barker, then a captain, was placed
in command of the ship and made the run
across the Pacific. When Dewey was re-
feved, at his own request, Capt. Barker
was left in command of the Asiatic station
until Admiral Watson arrived at Manila
Soon after that event he returned to the
United States, and was assigned to duty
at the Norfolk navy yard, which post he
still fills. His successor has not yet been
decided upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
THE CONDITION OF THE OREGON.
No Official Conf rmatiOn of the RepOrt
of Her Safety,

of Her Safety.
Secretary Long said at noon today that
he had not received any official confirma-
ton of the press report of the floating of
the battle ship Oregon. He has not the
least doubt of the complete accuracy of
the press report, however, and expects to
hear from Captain Wilde, who commands
the vessel. on his arrival at Port Arthur
or other port where there is a cable sta
ton. Although the Oregon is too large to
enter the dry dock at Port Arthur, where,
1t Is believed, she is bound, in tow of the
Japanese warship Akitshushima, 1t is prob
able that she will there undergo temporary
repairs. With the aid of divers, 1t will be
possible to put patches over the punctures
In her hull plate. In that condition it will
be an easy matter to tow the big ship to
the Yokoksuka docks near Nagasakf or
some other available navy yard. where she
can be thoroughly overhauled and repaired
Under the naval regulations, Captain
Wilde will be called before a court of in
quiry to fully explain the condition under
which the ship came to run on the rocks.
This is a matter of necessity, although af-
ter the cabled explanations which he has
already supplied to the department there Is
scarcely any doubt that he will be vim
dicated on the ground that the mishap
was unavoidable.
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CAPT. CLARK ON THE OREGON.
Characteristic Views of the Battle
Ships Former Commander.

Ships Former Commander.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 4.-The news
that the battle ship Oregon had foated off
the rock of the Island of HOe-Kie, upon
which she ran last Friday while hurrying
to Taku, was received with joy by every
body at the League Island navy yard, es-
pecially Captain Clark, who made the
monster sea fighter famous when he
brought her around the Horn to the battle
of Santiago.
In an interview Captain Clark said: Il
want to say that the Oregon certainly has
one of the best commanders of the navy in
Captain Wilde. So far as 1 can find, he
took the best course and was not trying to
make a short cut to Taku. He is a very
careful, experienced officer. but the best
officers are bound to meet with some mis-
hap If they run long enough.
II felt certain that the Oregon would not
be lost, because she is so built that she
would not sink if all the bow compartments
should be torn off or shot away. According
to the dispatches the hole was in the side,
fifty-seven feet back from the bow, and the
water was in one Of the compartments. If
they tore open the next compartment and
the next she could have been foated as
long as the compartments aft were kept
closed. The battle shii; is. in my eStima-
ton. worth 50 much that the government
could have afforded to spend S2,0OO,OO0 or
s., ,OOOOO0 in getting her off. she has al
ready paid in herself the s6.OOO,OO she
cost.
1T is surprising that there are no more
mishaps the way vessels have to be stripped
of officers to fill up the mosquito fleet in
the Philippines. The result is that COM
manders have to take what they can get,
for If the department was conducted on
the principle that every officer should be
tried and experienced the navy would soon
run out of men. There should be a more
frequent turning out of men at the Naval
Academy by the sending Of men to be
trained. Then the complement of the ships
In service would not have to be cut down
every time an added vessel Is put in COM
mission