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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05
KENTUCKY CONTEST.
Settlement Will Be Far Off Even
 After the Courts Speak.

LOUIS WILLIE, KY, April 4.-The likelihood of clash between the rival state administrations before the final decision of the con test cases by the courts is believed to be small. While every move of the respective military establishment gives rise to a flood of warlike runors the men in control of these moYents in the interest of public order and of causes they represent will not allow matters to take a serious turn if they can prevent it. A decision from tLe court of appeals is expected within few days, but thirty days must elapse after the decision is rendered before the mandate of the court is issued.
 Because of this fact and a pros- pectiye appeal to the United States supreme court if the Republicans are beaten, the fnai settlement is still far off.
 Governor Taylor is still at home in Butler county, and there IS no indication of his early return to Frankfort.
 The Franklin county grand jury, in it's investigation of the Goebel assassina 5ion has gotten no further than the determination Of the nature of Mr. Goebels wound and the direction from which the shot came. Tbe testimony relating to the alleged conspiracy may be reached today. Silas Jones, of Whitney county, suspect, will be the first witness on this line oi evidence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05
Convention Unch .nged.

WASHINGTON. D. C., April l. -Seoator Jones, chairman oi the national democratic committee, says that i. the Kansas City people can give assurances that they will, between now and July 1, rebuild the auditorium or construct some other suitable hall for the accom- D. datlon Gf the convention. he sees no reason to change the location.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

To De up 70 date one must employ novel methods. For a long time the popular method adopted by the young physician to attract the pab- lies attention, was to have # Hurry call sent him while he was seated in some public gathering. It has not been long since an Arkansas physician devised new scheme. He come to church righ. in the middle of the service and with measured tread walbs to his seat. Every body. including the minister and choir, sees him, and when he sits down it.is with the consciousness of having sprung another valuable advertise ment of bis presence in the coa;- mlnity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

In conversation with prominent contractor. q Graphic representa- tive learns that 1900 will go into history as record breaker for build ing operations. During the course of one year, more thap decade ago. the building of houses here was quite extensive and Pine Bluff ex perienced what might be called u boom. The operations this year will surpass the year in question.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05
CONVENTION HALL. AT KANSAS CITY DESTROY ED BY FIRE YESTERDAY
 AFTERNOON. IT WILL BE REBUILT
In Time for the Holding of the National Democratic
 Convention,

KANSAS CIrI, Mo April 5.-Con vention Hall, the largest auditorium in the United States, with per haps one exception, and in which the Democratic Natlo4al Convention was to have been held, caught fire shortly after o'clock yesterday af- t-rnoon from some unknown cause The fire started in the rear, and the beautiful building was socn a mass of flames. The fsemen could do but little except to attempt to save surrounding property. Half an hour after the fire was discovered the roof fell=in with crash. The Second Presbyterian Church, rear by, caught fire aud is a total loss.
 The fire next spread 10 row of three-story flats, and the Aldire Flats, an apartment house. The Lathrop School caught fire, but the pupils were marched out in safety. The fremen worked hard to save surrounding property, but the water supply was not adequate. Convention Hal cost about a quar- ter of million, and is insured. Be fore the roof of the building fell, $10, 600 had been subscribed by spectators to rebuild the hall, and it is claimed tke entire amount will be raised in short time by public subscription, The directors of the burned building say it will be re- built. and ready for the conyention on July
 Convention Hal Is a total loss, nothing but the h ga stone walls remaining. The Second Presoy te. rian church aud the Lathrop public school are in ruins. The following building were more or less damaged: Second Presbyterian church pason- age, the Williamson fats, AIdine place, Apartment House, Hotel Cunoinqham and Hotel Convention. The total loss will be close to half a million dollars.
 The insurance on Conven tion Hall is s130, GOO. The agents held a meeting while the fire was in pro press and decided to adjust the loss within 24 hours. The directors O. the hall are authority for tbe state ment that rebuilding would com mence as soon as the runs cool
 The convention building consisted of main floor, or arena, an arens balcony, on the front of which were boxes, eolonade balcony across one end, opposite the stage, bal cory proper, and roof garden, or gallery, extending nearly over the floor, under the roof. The seating capacity of the structure was easily 20, GOO, and that many have been ac commodated, while 25,ooo have fourd place inside. All around the arena floor were boxes and back of them were committee rooms, while still back of them were spaces Tn which the other rooms, layatories, heating plant, etc., were.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05
FIRED AT TIE PRINCE.
An Assassin Attempts the Life of the
 Prince of Wales.

BRUssELLs, April l Tine Prince of Wales was shot at while leaving the railroad station. He was not hurt. As the train was leaving northern station, Southern Railroad station, an individual fired revolver at the Prince, but missed his royal high ness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Have you seen Eek's pictures? Just go by his place south side West Second avenue. and see sam pies in bis show windows. They are the kiad he will make every day until about the last of May, when he will close his gallery for the sum- me-. 159
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Dr. Jessie Sweet, of this city, has been rig hlY honored at the Womans' Medical College, at Baltimore, Md, of whi II she K student She was recently appointed assistant to the chair of physiology. This is quite con pljment for that young but pro- gressiye student aad her many frien k will be glad to learn of her continued success.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05
FIRST INDICTMENT
U4aer the Antitrust Act of This
 sta.e Returned at Russellville.

RUssELLvILLE, April 4-fhe news that the grand jury which is sin session here had returned indict- ments against the Waters Pierce .Ol Company under the antitrust act created decided sensation aere ". A. Baird, a prominent whole sale merchant of Dover, Ark, is the prosecuting witness, aud i5 is un- ders tood that Prosecuting Attorney Lawrence Russell IS going 10 make a strong fight against this corpora tion. Itsis conteuded that the facts and law make this . parallel case 10 the Texas case, which the United States supreme court ra. gently affirmed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

"Fortune Fayors the brave" It is also favorable to those who purify their blood in the spring by taking merican's Greatest Spring Medicine, Hoods Sarsaparilla. A clear head and healthy body are given by it's use.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Order Aoar Fancy Lay CT, Pound and Angel Food Cakes from Joe c Meyer & Co, and save tune trouble and expense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Constipation is cured by Hoods Pills. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Notice the fancy bakery goods in the window at Joe (. Meyer < Co.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07
Death of Reuben Cook.

On Monday, the 9th ult, Mrs R. W.
Reed, of Spring Branch, received tele-
gram announcing the death of Reuben
M. Cook, formerly a resident of Milo
Township hut residing at the time Of
his deceas, in Collins, Missouri Later
she received u letter stating his illness
was of only four days duration and
that his death was great shock to his
family.
Mr. Cook was born in England and
was about fifty-eight years of age
When nine years old he emigrated to
this country With his grand parents and
settled in North Fork Township, on
what was called in an early day, Dance
Bottom, or Plum Creek. There he
grew to manhood and in 1868 was
married to Miss Mary Gslyean who
with three sons, Will, Charles and
George, survive him 10 mourn the loss
of kind husband and father.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07
Art Exhibit.

AAAb AsAAA0Abs
Tho ladies Of the Congregational
church will hold an arc exhibit within
the next two weeks in the parlors
of the new church. This will be some.
thing new and uniqu, in Manchester,
9 rare opportunity to see reproductions
of the old and modern masters.
The coll. ctions of picturers will con-
sist of genuine imported carbons, plat
inums, and photographers OF the most
noted pictures of the world, and also q
collection of prints in black and whits
and in colors giving range in price
making it;possible for every one who
visits the exhibit to crafty their own
tastes in the selection of pictures.
Tae:e will also be a collection ot;o'ctures
suitable for school children in the study
ofartists snd their works, this being
. good feature, 40 Cart is prominent
factor In the schooi work at the present
time.
The ladies will also have a fine col.
lection Of Fiorentine. Alabaster. This
is powdered mineral quarried at
Florence Italy. Its prepared at France
by special teilnihk process which rem
ders the material flne AMI capable Of
being used for the reproduction of stat
uary that has a close resemblance to
marble and old ivory.
These pictures and casts are suitable
for Christmas gifts. A catalogue will be
prepared that all may be able to tell the
pictures that are on exhibition. A
small fee will be charged at the door.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07
HE WON THE CASE.
A story of LrncoIn's Wonderful Mem
tnl and Physical Ability.

Story of Lfncoln's Wonderful Men.
tnl and Physical Ability.
Professor Stevens was once work.
Ing up a mining case for the govern
ment in q western state where Mr..
Lincoln was practicing law. Mr.. Lin
coin at the time was comparatively I'M
known in law and politics. When the
professor engaged his room in the
crowded country hotel, he found that
a Mr.. Lincoln was to occupy one bed
In the room, as there was no other
place where he could be accommodate
ed. After arranging his books the pro-
lessor settled down In an easy chair to
prepare his brief.
Mr.. Lincoln soon came In and made
himself known. He said he also had
to spend the evening making up an
argument upon mining case, and he
knew less about mines than about any
thing else. In an hour the professor
finished his work and retired, but be-
fore he did SO he granted his room
mate the privilege of using all his
books, maps and papers upon mines
and mining. Then he went to sleep,
and when he awoke ct Z the next
morping he found Mr.. Lincoln Just
where he had left him porting over
his books and papers. The lamp was
still burning, although it was day
light.
AS Professor Stevens case did not
come up the next day he attended the
court to hear Mr.. Lincoln present his
arguments. He reached the scene in
time for the opening speech by his
roommate, and lie staid all through
the session.
Although Mr.. Lincoln spoke for over
an hour on the technicalities of mines
and mining, he did not make a single
mistake. He cross examined some
half dozen surveyors and engineers and
in every case puzzled and embarrassed
them with his knowledge of the sub
ject. OF course he won the case. But
Professor Stevens said that everybody
in the court believed he had been grad
uated in mining engineering and had
devoted years to the study of the sci
ence.-Saturday Evening Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07
SHE ORDERS HIS CLOTHES.

And Takes Great Pains to Have Her
Husband Properly Dressed.
The wife of man who served with
distinction as cabinet officer during
recent administration entered tailor
shop near Fifth avenue week ago
and said to the proprietor:
II am Mrs. So-and-so, and don't sup
pose that women come into your shop
very often"
"A good many women help their hus-
bands to select their Clothes" said the
proprietor.
"Well, l am clad to hear that" said
the woman. Il have bought my hus-
bands clothes for him ever since we
were married, and If did not look out
for them he would not have any
clothes. He never thinks of them.
Didn't even when he was in Washing
ton, though he was always properly
dressed. Now want some spring
clothes for my husband. will select
the samples for three suits, and will
tell you just how to make them. When
my husband comes to get measured,
don't pay any attention to his orders
about the clothes If he gives any. II
he ordered his own clothes. lie would
not he suited anyway"
The proprietor found that this wo-
man knew MS much as the average
man about mems clothes. and he ac-
cepted her directions. On the follow
ing day, when her husband came In,
the proprietor recognized him from his
pictures and said:
"Mr. So-and-so. your wife selected
goods for three suits of clothes for you
yesterday. and If you viii step back
will show you the patterns"
Young man." said he ex-cabinet
officer. Il would not dare to Interfere
with my wife's selections. Just take
my measure rs quickly as you can and
make the clothes as directed"
After the measurements had Decn
made the ex-cabinet minister hurried
out without asking what style of suits
had been ordered for him.-New York
Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07
THE CITY OF HoNeKoNe.
1t IL One of tho Most Unhealthy
Spots ON the Globe.


Spots ON the Globe.
In spite of all the precautions that
have been taken, the perfect sanitation
Of the city, the fine natural drainage,
the cleanliness of the streets, Hong
kong Is one of the most unhealthful
spots on the globe. With Its tropical
heat the lofty peaks that half encircle
1t catch the clouds that the rapid
evaporation create. and they are
squeezed like sponge, the floods Of
rain pouring down in streaming tor
rents.
The houses lack light, although they
are built as well as they could be, with
perforated ceilings, through, which the
( air clrculates, admitted from openings
pierced by the outer walls. The floors
are brilliantly waxed, carpets, owing
to the great dampness, being dispens-
&c. with. The great difficulty is to Sc
cure light and proper ventilation. The
streets are very narrow. and the tower
ing walls of buildings opposite OBJ
struct the light in front, while at the
rear the courts of terraces crowded
with foliage cast u heavy shade from
that direction. In the gardens, while
plants flourish luxuriantly, there Is no
grass, but the ground is green with
moss, just as it grows in damp. shady
places in cooler climates. The heat
and the great humidity are destructive
to health, and 1t is doubtful If there is
single normal liver in the whole Of
Hongkong.
English women who come out with
compilations of cream and roses grow
thin and sallow. The Hongkong COM
plexion Is n startling grayisL green,
and the old resident has with this pal
lor dark blush circles under the eyes.
The least exertion includes exhaust
ing perspiration, and people become
gaunt and thin.-Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

Surveyor Scott, of the ri. & o.
vent home to Galens, Illinois, to vote
Manchester Is to have foot ball
game at the Athletic park Thanksgiv.
Ing day. This will probably be the
only game by our FIRST team and will no
doubt be very exciting and interesting
one.
The organ vote has not been counted
since last Monday, and 1t would be well
for all contestants and those interested
In the contest to have their votes in by
tomorrow (Thursday) it they wish their
votes to count. The contest closes
Thursday of ibis week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

Stranger-I notice there are several
policemen gathered at that corner and
conversing in an excited manner. What
Is the trouble?
Bostonian-When passed them just
now, they were wrangling over the
pronunciation Of the word intuition"
Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

story which all lovers of fiction will en-
joy to peruse, especially since it is got.
ten up by one Of our own seif.made
Delaware county girls who was reared
on farm just east of the city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

Pearls are sometimes found sa mus.
sci shells.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

We pray thee, heed him not who askest thee
to take something. said to be the same as
Rocky Mountain Tea made by the Madison
Medicine Co. SIS. GREGG 4 WARD.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

cHEAP-Resldence properties in this city. En-
qulrc at Manchester Democrat ofice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07
In the District Court Of Iowa, in and for
Delaware County. December Term
49, n 1Qnn

deceased
To Tressa Gately, Admx. of estate of Eleanor
w. Gately deceased, and the heirs-at-law of
1t may concern:
You and each of you are hereby notified that
the final rel OFT of the undersigned. administra-
nowon file in the Office of the clerk of the district
court In and for Delaware County, Iowa. Said
report asks that this estate he closed. tho ADJ
mlnistrator discharged and his bond exonerated.
You are further notined that unless you ap-
pear and file exceptions to said report on or be-
fore noon ct the second day of the December,
1900. term of said court, which commences and
Will be held in the Court house IN Manchester,
Iowa. on Monday, the 18th day Of December, A.
d: 1900. snid report will be approved. said ad-
ministrat0r discharged, and hfs bond exonerated.
BRONSON q CARR M. L. Leroy,
Attys for Estate Admr.
Itp
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

Wood Heaters.
For sale cheap. H, F. Whitney Al If
First door east of Globe Hotel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

II your children are fretful. peevish and
cross, mother the same, ditto the boss, 1t would
seem proper to give 'em all Rocky Mountain
Tea, IS cents. GREGG & WARD.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

Stove Pipe.
Second hand stove pipe for sale cheap.
Fl. Il. whitney.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

Hard Coal Stoves,
Two, second hand for sale cheap by
Aft II. F. Whitney.
First door east of Globe Hotel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

o. ,Reautyl what powerful weapon thou art.
The brayest mt n fail at thy feet. No wonder
women take Rocky Mountain tea TO proiorg
that joyous spell.-GREGG = WARD.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

Between Thorpe and Manchester on last week
Monday evening, ladys blue jacket. trimmed
with black satin strips and black satin lined.
Finder please leave ut this office. 4S II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

Second Hand.
Cook stoves for sale cheap by.
Att II. F. Whitney.
First door east of Globe Hotel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07
Meh,table's Contributions.

Mrs. Celia Morse whose death, oc.
casioned by Brights disease, occurred
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olive
Hazelrigg, on East Fsyette Street,
Monday morning, Oct. 90, at the age OF
68 years, was loved member of the w.
r. q. OF this place and was true and
loyal woman, ever ready to lend help
ing hand to those in trouble or need;
end to her daughter Olive, who is also
one of our number in the w. r. q.
and to Mrs. Gus Raymond an elder
daughter, We extend our most sincere
and heartfelt sympathy In this lonely
hour of sorrow. But we do not mourn
as those who have no hope for we know
she has passed from "death into life
and has Joined higher Corps in the
Haven of Rest. The funeral services
were held at the Presbyterian church,
of which she was member, Wednes-
day afternoon at two o'clock; and the
beautiful and kindly spoken words of
her pastor, the Rev. Highfield, and the
sweet tones Of the singers all tended to
tighten the burden resting upon the
family and friends. May we all he as
ready when the messenger calls as she
was ready to accept Gods will.
She Is not lost to US we know
Though tofn-from our embrace,
She's living stilland happy now. s.
In yOn bright heavenly place,
We love to think she's near us yet.
That we her voice can hear,
In whispered words Of comfort sweet,
Our burdened hearts to cheer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07


by the supper hour, the guests had all
assembled at the pleasant Day home,
corner of Franklin and Union streets.
After being ushered through the dark
ened halls facing the flaming letters,
WELCOME and shaking hands with q
lady friend of the gentlemen in attend
ance, one came into the beautifully
decorated parlor, where the witch and
sorceress. candles, japanese lanterns and
dfapings lent sombreness to the scene;
on thro' one passed to the dining.
room where the long table seating
twenty four was quickly filed to Its
full capacity. Before the lights were
turned on here or the white covering
taken from over the edibles, list of
uncanny, because unseen, things were
passed from hand to hand under the
table and many faces blanched and
many merry laugh afterwards was
occasioned by this terrible performances.
The dining room was profuse in decor
atoms, the skull and cross bones playing
no small part in the same. Nhe table,
when finally uncovered was pleasing
sight and the usual Hallow Zen delica-
cies were hugely enjoyed. After sup.
per, and lights again out, with nothing
but the fire CLEANS from the CRATES,
weird stories, blood-curdling escapes
and all the amusements usually attend.
ant upon the night of October's last
day, kept the guests full of tremulous
Excitement and glee until near the mid
night hour. The evening was marred
by but one misfortune; during the
height of the festivities the host, Chss.
Day, received some startling news by
telegram, but after sharing it with his
guests, it was found more hilarious than
had been anticipated, and the guests
were genuinely sorry the gentleman
had not more kilograms Of the same
kind. The evening was a pronounced
! success.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-07

. a. fAMttoA, Wuo hoe USonta nHhVPIiosoi VI
the bsrbering establishment under
the First National Bank. Mr.. Miller
intends torun q first class shop that
will be modern in every particular.
The 'WomRns Home and Foreign
Mtssionery societies Of tie II. E..churrh
have arranged with DIR. H. o. Pratt for
two lectures to be given for the benefit
OF their respective missionary funds.
The dates have been,fixed for Novem-
bee 18th and December Bird. DIR. Pratt's
subject for the first evening will be
Personal "Reminiscences of Congress.
On December Bird he will choose as his
lecture subject, John Quincy Adams.
The lectures will be given in the church
auditorium and, speaking from having
personally heard the Reverend Doctor
ION his Congress "Reminiscences, we
would assure the readers of the Demo.
.crat, 1t will be well worth the price of
admission, however high that price may
ibe placed.
The Misses Maud and Mae Carey
gave q german to, their friends at the
pleasant Carey home on Fayette street
last Friday evening. Delightful re-
freshments were partaken of at ten
O'Clock after which dancing was re-
sumed. 1t was late when the happy
dancers departed for their several
homes. Those present were: The
Misses Gertrude Anderson, Daisy Dun
ham, linda Durey, Florence Hethering
ton, Mine,vs johnson and OLIVE
Tucker, and the Messrs Norman Ack-
ley, Lewis Atwater, Clark Day, Morris
Hetherington, Don pruessner, Harry
Roe and Allie Thorpe.