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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-24

Washington, May 1.-THE postoffice
appropriation bill was considered in
the senate. The committee amendment
for extension of the pneumatic tube SER
vice created some debate, and was I'M
der discussion when the measure was
laid aside for the day. The amend
ment OF Senator Butler On. c. to re-
duce by 10 per cent. the amount to be
paid to railroads for the transporta-
ton OF mail was rejected, II to Al. A
committee amendment was agreed to
providing that the annual rental for
cancelllng machinery shall not exceed
10 per cent. of the cost thereof. A sec
tlon OF the bill providing for the con-
tlnuance Of the commission to investi-
gate the question whether or not ex-
| cesslVe prices are paid to railroad com
panles for transportation of the mails.
was agreed to without division. Sen
atOr Butler made a point of order
against the committee amendment
appropriating $750OOO for the trans
| portation of mail by pneumatic
tubes, on the ground that it was new
legislation, but the point was over
ruled by the chair Senator
Wolcott (Col.) spoke in opposi-
ton to the amendment. He said
the entire scheme of sending mail by
pneumatic tubes was covered by pat
ents, except the hole in the ground
and that had to be obtained from mu-
nlciQal authorities. The scheme, too
was monopoly, and the service in
New York, Brooklyn, Boston and
Philadelphia was very limited. The
cost IN the four cities for the service
varied greatly. In New York it cost
$4,000 mile per annum; in Brook
lyn, Sl2,4OO; in Boston, $4,000: in
Philadelphia, $4,000. The service.
Wolcott declared. had made a saving
OF neither expense nor of appreciable
time. He declared the pneumatic
tube people had "swarmed the senate
corridors all winter like bees in hiv-
ing time. They did not want merely
the S25O,OO0 necessary to SUPPORT
the present service, but an ad-
dltlonai appropriation of half
million dollars He pointed out
that the company controlling the pneu-
matte tubes had figured upon putting
down 80 miles of them in the city of
chicago, and yet, he said, the postmas-
Ter at Chicago until recently was op-
posed to the service, but now was inst
as violently in favor of it. This is
true, he said, of many other postmas-
ters. We all want a good mail SER
vice., said Senator Wolcott, But do
not want it at the expense of jobbery
ana corruption. We do not want to be
heid up to secure it." Sem
aCor Mason made an extended re-
ply 20 Senator Wolcott. He presented
petitions and memorials from trade
ana commercial bodies in Chicago.
showing that the people of the
western metropolis were a unit in de-
handing the service. The conference re.
port OF the agricultural approximation
Dill was agreed to.
washington, May 1.-THE house
passed the special river and har-
DOT Dill carrying 100000 for
surveys and emergency work, and de-
FoCeu the remainder of the day to the
Alaskan code bill. Four pages of the
Dill were disposed of before adjourn
ment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-24

washington, May ia discussion
OF the administration of affairs in Cuba
by agents of the United States occupied
the attention of the senate during the
greater part of the session. Senator
Bacon CGa.) spoke at length on his
resolution directing the committee on
relations with Cuba to make investiga-
tion OF the conduct of financial affairs
IN the island. He said it was due the
people OF this country to know just
now affairs there were being conduct
ed; since the disclosures of the past
few days had been made with respect
20 alleged misappropriation Of funds in
the postal service, the obligation upon
congress TO make investigation was
doubly heavy. He urged that the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-05-24

same mines.
AS a result of the Wanamaker-E Eng
lish episode, a subcommittee of the
Municipal League of Philadelphia is
arranging for a mass meeting ito pro-
test against the attempt on the part of
high city officials to restrict the right OF
free speech and free criticism by threats
to use official power in an assault upon
private character
At district convention of the lilly
white" faction of the republican party
OF Louisiana held in Shreveport Mayor
L. NJ. Welsh Of Alexandria and B. F.
ONeal of Benton were elected dele
gates to the Philadelphia convention.
The resolutions indorse McKinley's
adm .nistration and favor the opening
OF the Nicaragua canal
Among the passengers of the new
North German Lloyd steamer Grosser
kurfurst from Bremen was Dr.. 10
names Trojan, editor of the German
comic-satirical weekly Kladderadatsch
Two years ago DR.. Trojan was impris-
oned for lese majestic because of a car
toon IN his paper. He will make an ex-
tensiVe trip through the United States.
Charles Schwinn, a Chicago car con-
ductor, stopped funeral procession
near the Concordia cemetery in Har-
lem, while he administered a whipping
TO Martin ORourke, the driver OF
funeral car. Street car conductors and
motormen say O'Rourke invariably re-
fused to turn out for the cars at the
sound Of the gong, hence the beating.
At a specially called indignation
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
Railroad News.


Substantial progress is being made in
the construction of the road to Oneida.
The engineer corps has the greater Fart
of the cross section work completed.
Morse s. Son have also rushed their
part of the grading, they have some
thing like two miles already finished.
Mr.. Boyle is also getting into good
shape on his part of the grading and ex-
poets to work a large force of teams
from now on until it is completed.
Gus Barnd has been awarded the con-
tract for the bridges, and the Hatchie
River Lumber Company furnishes the
lumber. J.J. Henry has the contract
for moving the Pinkley house and other
buildings from the right.of-way to the
lot purchased for him from Wilson
Acres. Geo. w. Miller has the tile
contract, and Claud Clifford is doing the
clearing and grubbing.
At meeting of the Construction
Company held yesterday, the corrc-
spondence in relation to the purchase
of ties was examined and President
Hutchinson of the Construction Com
pany and Director Hollister were en-.
powered to purchase the ties ON the
best terms possible for immediate de-
livery. 1t has finally been decided to
Cross the Milwaukee road at Oneida q
few feet south of the Great Western
crossing. This will necessitate the con-
struction OF small bridge, but there
are many advantages in crossing at that
place.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
Mrs. q. W. Lyman,

The news of the death of Mrs. C. w.
Lyman came as sad shock to the
many friends of the family in this city
and county. Tuesday of last week
Mrs. Lyman departed for Sioux City
where she went to visit her brother and
where she expected to find relief from
the dread asthma with which she was
afflicted. On Wednesday, she arrived
at her brothers home and on Thursday
she passed away. The remains were
brought here Sunday morning and tax
en- to the Lyman home in Prairie
township from which place the funeral
was held Monday afternoon, Rev. Tay-
lor officiating.
Margaret Miller was born in Newark.
New jersey, in the yearlls3s, and when
seventeen years of age came with her
parents to Delaware County, thus being
one of the old settlers of our county.
She leaves her surviving, a husband, @.
w. Lyman, and three children, two
sons and daughter, all of whom live
in Prairie township, Sanford, Fred, and
Mrs. Nora McCarty. One other daugh.
ter was born to Mr.. and Mrs Lyman,
Martha who died several years ago.
To Mr.. Lyman, who has lost loving
helpmate and life companion, and to
the children, who have lost their dear
est friend, mother, we join with the
community in general in offering our
sympathy. the sweet consolation of
friend to friend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
RYAN,

Patrick Flanagan is making prepare
tions to erect fine new residence on
his farm in Hazel Green township.
Rev. Father Magee, of Wichita Kan
as is the guest of p. Murrayand family
Mike O'Brien has gone to Cedar
Rapids, where he has secured employ
ment in the Grand Hotel.
John Dolphin has been quite sick the
past few days but is now ON the mend
Nick Weller shipped car load Of
sheep to Chicago last week.
Mrs. w. S. Guthrie returned Thurs
day from Thompson, Iowa, where she
spent tho summer with her sons,
Arthur and Willie.
G. w. Sheppard arrived Monday
from several weeks visit in Califor-
mia and western points.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
8 brother of Ben sheldon and Mrs

is a brother of Ben sheldon and Mrs.
Childs.
Watson Childg and his son Burt have
been very busy the past two weeks fill
ing their slices.
Mr.. Arthur Spare was taken quite
seriously i'll one night the first of last
week. The doctor was called and soon
relieved his suffering.
Tom Elder is the boss thrasher. lie
thrashed out a whole neighborhood last
Monday and departed for other fields of
labor before supper. doubt if there is
another crew Of thrashers running q
machine that thrashed as many jobs in
one day as Tom did Monday, and i
wlllleaye it for him to tell how many
| he did thrash.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
.ui. u61y conunnrun,.

The old pilot of the little steamer
Maid of the Mist, which used to carry
passengers quite up to the foot of the
falls Of Niagara until the mist from the
falling waters drenched the clothing of
every one on board, used to perpetuate
one solitary conundrum each trip. 1t
always commenced and ended the
same.
Moving his hand along the sides of
the pilothouse and eXamining,the wood
work infinitely. he would look up mys-
teriously and remark:
Il say. stranger, do you know what
this boat Is made OFF,
"Made Of? Why, pine and oal, isn't
she2' .s.. ~, ~ -.
mo" $500 sss..R
""r,sn't cedar, is itr' S s.l
'tOh, nor
And then the oldspilot's eyes twin.
kled and his mouth whlstled crazy
tune.
"Well, iron perhapsY'
''No.s
"what in thunder is she made of,
them
"she's Maid Of the Mist, stranger;
Maid Of the Mist"
Then the pilot accepted his morning
cigar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
ROCK PRAIRIE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Cornell returned
from their visit at Burr Oak week ago
last Thursday.
Miss Ida Sheldon returned home from
her extended visit in Minnesota last
Saturday, very much strengthened physi-
cally by her protracted visit.
Mr.. Geo. Sheldon and wife of David
City, Nebraska, have been visiting the
Childs the past ton days. Mr.. Sheldon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
INEVITABLE

We the undersigned ministers and
pastors of Manchester, Iowa, believing
that the Sabbath is not an opportune
time for funerals, take this action to
discourage, If may be, Sunday funerals.
The following are reasons why we think
funerals should not be held on the
Sabbath.
We believe the Christian Sabbath
should be observed for rest and for
worship. 1t Is our observation that
the tendency of the Sunday funeral is
to decrease the attendance at Sabbath,
worship that 1t interferes with the san
City and proper observance of the
Lords Day, and that often 1t conflicts
with the regular duties and appoint.
ments Of the pastor.
We desire therefore, to discourage
Sunday funerals, and we trust that the
thoughtful public who desire our SER
vices will cooperate with us by appoint.
ing some other day than the Sabbath
for funerals when possible.
Henry w. Tuttle
Charles A. Highfield.
Henry U. Pratt
o. p. Harnish.
Archie w. CRui
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
ORDINANCE NO. I44.

AnOrdinance regulating the construction of side.
walks In parts of the City of Manchester.
Be 1t ordained by the City Council of Manchester,
Iowa.
Section I.-That hereafter no sidewalk shall be
laid In Franklin street, between Delaware and
Fayette streets, or in Main street, between Frank
lin and Madison streets, unless the same shall be
constructed Of cement, under the directions of
by the City Council of said City, its duly author
lied street committee.
Section lI.-This ordinance shall be in fo'ce and
effect from and after its passage and publication in
the Manchester Press, Delaware County News
and Manchester Democrat, weekly newspapers
published in Manchester, Iowa,
Attest: y. A. STEADMAN Mayor,
R. r. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
Obituary.

OOlLu8ly.
On Wednesday the 10Th instant, at
the home of her parents near the Globe
hotel, of Cholera Infantum, occurred
the death of little Minnie E only child
of Charles and Ella Coates, at the age
of months and days.
The funeral was held at the house on
Thursday afternoon at three o'clock,
the Rev. futile speaking few kindly
and consoling words to the friends and
parents, which must have been balm to
their ears, for their little one had given
back the spirit to its maker, e'er the
heart had grown familiar with the paths
of sin, before the little lips could utter
one unkind word, or before the little
hands were ever raised in anger to strike
blow, but the little feet which have
escaped 80 many thorns and slippery
ways have at last wandered into the
fold of the Master who had need of his
own again. The bereaved parents de
sire to thank those who were kind to
them in their afflictlon in rendering
them aid and compassion through this
saddest of trials.
1t twas thy Masters. but lent for season
To cheer thy lone pathway In this vale
OF tears.
But soon he had need of this little jewsl
Fer the days of her life were heightened
by years.
MEuJrARTE
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
THE OCTOBER CENTURY.

Minister WI Ting Fang will present
in the October Century ga Plea for
Fair Treatment in behalf of his fellow
countrymen. This is one of the half
a dozen articles in the same magazine,
in which the Chinese question will be
treated, directly Or indirectly. Bishop
Potter writes on "Chinese Traits and
Western Blunders"- firsto a series
of travel and sketches and studies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
Manchester ndarkets,
To the People of Delaware County
and Vicinity.

1 will. on and after October list, 1900, give 10
per cent. discount on all cash work. also same
discount OH all outstanding accounts that arc
paid by October 10.
This is not for an. advertising scheme. but
merely notice of what you can obtain by paying
ca sh.
The moneyed people Of today are tile people
that pay cash and discount their bills. SO why
cant we ah do business on that scale.
Respectfully.
@. l.. LEIGH, D. ID. s..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
L. A. Douglass spent Monday in II

L. A. Douglass spent Monday in IT.
dependence.
Art Bruce has just completed a
porch on the FROM of his Union street
home which is said to be the handsomest
porch in town.
DIR. Ben Maydwell, Chicago, who
has been visiting relatives and other
friends here for several days returned
home today.
-Anders & Philip have as one Of
their window decorations q handsome
Hibiscus plant, as fine one as you will
see in many day.
DR.. G. L. Leigh makes proposition
to persons desiring dental work and
those owing him on account, that will
no doubt be taken advantage of by
many old and new patrons.
This community will rejoice to
learn that Mrs. Belle Bradley Scofield
has held her own in the race with death
for the past few days and that strong
hopes are now entertained for speedy
and complete recovery. That the hopes
of the physicians are we'll founded is
the fervent desire of everyone.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26

offer for sale my farm of 24o acres living two
miles west of Ehler and ~ miles northwest of
Coggon: Good dwelling, running water, thirty
acres OF timber, balance prairie. very desir-
aDle farm. For terms apply oil tho premises to
SSw4* MICHAEL FLYNN,
COgpOn. Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26

BARGAIN In RESIDENCE PROPERTY
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, 1900-09-26

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, 1900-09-26
For Sale

For Sale,
Alarm of elghty-tive acres close to Masonyille
with house. barn, granarles and other farm
gain for some one.
have also some houses and lots in Manches.
ter which range in price from six hundred and
fifty to three thousand dollars.
w. II. SELEENS,
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
Lost,
Improved Farm for Sale

A stone marten collarette, on Saturday last
Finder please return same to
s9.lw J.B. HoAG.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26
Farrn for Sale.

The Clark farm, consisting of 200 acres of cul.
II is located about miles south east of
Manchester on the Delhi road. For particulars
address or call on Bronson & Carr. Manchester,
Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26

Residence Properties for Sale.
Several fine residences in desirable portions
u the City OF Manchester for sale cheap. En-
luire ut the office OF Manchester Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26

cHEAP-Residence properties in this city. En-.
Qulre at Manchester Democrat office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26

For Rent.
The first building north of the Globe hotel.
tt BRONSON & CARR.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26

For Sale.
The 900 aero farm l am Offering for sale
three miles south Of Manchester is under good
supply Of water, nice new harm With BASEMENT
and q good comfortable house and cellar. A
bargain. little money down, long time and low
rate Of interest.
4s A. S. Coon,
L. b. sc. Manchester
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26

cYcLONEAND TORNADO
Insurance in first class companies written and
policies Issued by BRONSON & CARR.
n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-26

AVSOnStOA 10 S1AAoSA w AOoS A0N0A
In another column. 1t is thought the col
larette was lost be tween Welcome Alb.
bolts store and the j. d. Hoag residence
MIR. and Mrs. G. o. Torrey and their
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Roe, of
Marcus, were over Sunday visitors with
friends in Strawberry1oint.
Mrs. Geo. Grant returned from In-
dependence Thursday, much improved
In health by the treatment for nervous
prostration at the Hospital,
Geo. Fairchild and family left last
Wednesday for Elkhorn, Wisconsin,
where they are enjoying weeks visit
with relatives and friends.
Miss Hazel, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wesley Barr is reported quite Ill at her
home near Thorpe. She is threatened
with typhoid fever.
j. E. Davis is mending slowly
after his severe seige of rheumatism
being ableto get about the house very
| llltle tnis week.
Mrs. Kirchheck, who was guest in
the I. ]. Jacobs home in this city last
week, returned Saturday to her home
in Colesburg.
Paul Triem, who is attending Coe
College at Cedar Rapids, spent Sunday
with parents and friends In Manchester
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Metcalf returned
Monday from a weeks visit with friends
in Minneapolis.
The Six Handed Euchre Club meets
with Mrs. Jno. Ford this Wednesday
afternoon.
-Boynton & McEwen have q hand
some window decoration this week.
Sharp County record., 1900-08-31
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Events of forth entertaining style There
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Sharp County record., 1900-08-31
Dea f'ness Cannot be Cared

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diAeased portion of the
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness, and that is by conStltuN
tiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused
BY an inhamed condition Ut the
mucous lining of the eustachlan tube,
When this tube is lntiamed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when 1t is entirely
closed, deafness Is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored 70 its nor.
NAL condition, hearing will be de,
stroyed forever; nine cases out of
ten are caused by Catarrh, which is
nothing but an ,nhamed condition of
the mucous surfaces,
We Will give One Hundred )ol'
lars for any case of deafness Caused
by catarrh} that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for err.
cuIars. free.
Address; L J Chane y & Co.,
Toledo, OHIO
Sold by druggists, 7jc.
Hall's Family Pills are the best,
The woman who always tell;
the truth tells about nine un,
pleasant ones out Of a possible
ten.
Sharp County record., 1900-08-31

You assume no risk when you buy
ChamberIain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoca Remedy. Al medicine
dealers in Evening Shade and ], A,
Lamar, Cave City will refund your
money if you are not satisfied after
using it, 1t is everywhere admitted
70 be the most successful remedy IN
use for bowel complaints and the
only one that never fails. 1t Is
pleasant, safe and reliable. N.
Sharp County record., 1900-08-31
Prevented a TFagepy.

Timely information given Mrs,
George Long, of New Straitsville,
Ohio, saved two lives. A fughtfu!
cough had long kept her awake
every night, She had tried many
remedies and doctors but steadily
grew worse until urged to try DR..
Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her; and she writes,
this marvellous medicine also cured
Nh Long of a ere attack of pneu.
monia, Such!. ( IS are positive
proof Of It's power to cure all throat,
chest and lung troubles. Only SOC
and $l.OO. Guaranteed, Trial bot,
ties free at W. C, Shows drug store.
w. D. Cochran's stock of spring
and summer dress goods is COM
plete, and prices very satisfac-
tory,
A hot temper is apt,to warp a.
mans better judgement.
Hobbies are the most unsatis-
factory of all beasts to ride.
During the civil war, as we'll as iii
our late war with Spain, dlarrhoea
was one of the most troublesome
diseases tie army had to contend
with, In many Instances 1t became
chronic and the old soldiers still suf-
fer from 1t. Mr.. David Taylor of
Wind Ridge, Greene Co., Pa, IS
)ne of these. lie uses Chambers
ANS Colic, Cholera and DlarhOea
and says be never found
that would give hlm such
quick relet, 1t Is for sale by all
Medicine dealers in Evening Shade
md j. \. Lamar, Cave City.
One never knows how empty
some men are until they get full.
Some people spend a lot of ther
ime looking for a trap to walk
ntO.
Thirty minutes ls sll the time re-
luired to dye with Putnam Fad, less
Dyes. Sold by S. &, MedIock G
Bro, Poughkeepsie, Ark,
The man who acts contrary to
lis wife's advice and fails never
lears the last of it.
Some men, like some fences,
lon't amount to much unit lgthey
get a gait on them.