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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-01-12
UNIVERSITY CLUB DANCE.

Owing to the fact that no senior ger
man will be held this year a small
dance will be given at the University
club on Monday evening, January 21,
for men in the senior class having
guests at the Prom. A limited number
of stays will also be admitted. Seniors
who expect to have guests and who de-
sire to attend the dance should leave
their names at the office Of the club at
once. Attendance is not confined to
club members alone. The subscription
price and other details will be announc-
ed later
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-01-12
New York Cotton Exchange,

NEW F0rK COtt0h ExchRhge.
Reported over private wire by H. C.. Fried
man & c., bankers and brokers' 10 Wall
street, N. Y, and 163 Chapel Street, New
Haven n. A. Tanner, Manager Of Local
Branch. Direct wires to New York and
Chicago. Opening. Closing
January ............. 9,S1 9.76
February ........... ....... DBL 9.52
March ........... .......... 9,49 9.49
April ....... ......,........ 9.4S 0.44
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-01-12
Government Bonds.
Quotations Of Active Bonds

Bankers and Brokers, 81 Broadway, New
York, and 81 Center Street, New Haven.
A,i-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
Ants Invent . wagon.

'There are good many ants of diff
ferent varieties on the lot at my coun-
try place, near Covington, and last
year l began to make systematic
study Of their habits" says contribu-
tor to the New Orleans Times Demo-
crat. Near one of my flower beds is
a colony of small red ants that are ex-
tremely Industrious in collecting food,
and toey frequently perform the most
astonishing engineering feats in trans
porting heavy burdens to their home.
Not long ago I watched party of
about a dozen who had found the body
of small spider and were dragging 1t
toward the nest. The spider had hairy
legs, which stuck out in every direction
and caught on obstacles, greatly re-
tardfng progress. For several min
utes the ants toiled away with their
awkward booty and then stopped and
seemed to hold a council. A minute
fragment of dry. leaf was lying on the
ground, and presently they all lay hold
and pulled the spider on top of 1t.
Then they seized the edges and slid 1t
along without difficulty"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
Living without Nourishment.


There seems to be no philosophical
necessity for food. We can conceive of
organized beings living without nour-
ishment and deriving all the energy
TREY need for the performance Of their
life functions from the ambient me-
dunn. In crystal we have the clear
evidenceof the existence Of a formative
life principle, and, though we cannot
understand the life of crystal, it Is
none the less living being. There
may be, besides crystals, other such In
dividualized, material systems of be-
ings, perhaps Of gaseous constitution
or composed of substance still more
tenuous. In view Of this possibility
nay, probability-wec cannot apodeictic-
ally deny the existence Of organized
beings on a planet merely because the
conditions on the same are unsuitable
for the existence of life as we con-
celye it. We cannot even with positive
assurance assert that some of them
might not be present here. in this our
world, in the very midst of us, for their
constitution and life manifestion may
be such that we are unable to perceive
them.-Nikola Tesla in Century Maya
kline.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
PAYING FOR A MEAL.
1t Was Worth Shilling to Picl
Those Bones.

1t Was Worth n Shilling to Pick
Those Bones.
Colonel Ebenezcr Sproat, of Revolu-
tionary fame. was born and bred in
Middleboro, Mass. He was always
fond of joke and was quick to seize
nn opportunity to indulge his propen-
sity. as the following incident, related
by DIR. Hildreth. well illustrates. His
father, also a Colonel Sproat, kept a
tavern. One day while Ebenezer was
at home on furlough three private
soldiers, on their return from the seat
of war, called for cold luncheon.
Mrs. Sproat set on the table some
bread and cheese with the remnants Of
the family dinner, which her son
thought rather scanty fare for hungry
men. He felt u little vexed that the
defenders of the country were not
more bountifully supplied. The SOL
diers, after satisfying their appetites,
asked him how much they should pay.
Ebenezer said he would ask his moth
er. He found her in the kitchen.
Mother" he said, how much ia 1t
worth to pick those bones?"
"About a shilling, guess" she an
swered.
The young officer returned to the SOL
dfers, and, taking from the barroom till
3 shillings and smiling genially upon
them, gave each man one and with
good wishes sent them on their way.
Mrs. Sproat soon after came in and
asked Ebenezer what lie had done with
the money for the soldiers dinner.
In apparent amazement he exclaim-
ed: Money! Did l not ask you what
it was worth to pick those bones, and
you said shilling? thought II little
enough, for the bones were pretty bare,
and handed the men the money
from the till, and they are gone"
Mrs. Sproat could not find heart to
reprove her favorite son for this mis-
Interpretation of her words, and then
she, too, loved joke. and so. after an
instant's glum look, she laughed and
said 1t was all right.-Youth's Com
D0niOn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
sohacherer-Ullman.

Ellis j. Schacheler was married Mon
day to Miss Mary Ullman at the Catho.
lie church in Strawberry Point, Rev.
Fuller officiating.
The groom is q con of one of our
prominent farmers, Joseph Schacherer,
near town and is promising young
man. He has purchased the farm of d,
j. Noble southeast of town and will
take possession March first
The bride is daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Ullman, who live on Bear
creek, but has been employed by Mrs.
Howard Smith for some time.
The Journal joins with the many
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Scaacherer in
wishing them long life of happiness
and prosperity.-Edgew Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
PROGRAM.
ONEIDA.
Mr.. Lorenz, of Manchester, is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Lee Burbridge.

Mr.. Lorenz, of Manchester, is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Lee Burbridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mat. Mcdowell, of
Delaware, visited relatives here, We'd
nesdsy.
Although the weather was very
severe Tuesday evening, the literary
had good attendance and those pres
ent report good program. We are
unable to give the program for this
week but extend q cordial invitation to
all to come and find out for yourself.
Mr.. c. IL. johnson. of Manchester,
was out this way Saturday and We
understand he contemplates purchasing
the Cougar farm east of here.
About thirty of the talented singers
from Manchester cane out last Thurs
day evening and gave US some very
fine music. After the program about
100 people were fed and the proceeds
were $l8,l5.
Chas Hood. of Chicago, is visiting
his brother James Hood.
Surprise parties have been the rage
the past week and some from this
vicinity attended all of them. The fol-
lowing were the victims: George Coon
and family, Rob Robinson and family
and Dave Thomas and family near
Greeley.
Mrs. NJ. Meyers, who has been sick a
good share of the winter, is able to be
out again. And Mrs. j. u. Dunham is
also improving.
Several Of our young people had a
party at G. w. Jordy's Friday evening
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. Chauncsy Bushnell OF
Thursday, March 9TH for dinner. A
large attendance Is desired and If tn,
weather is favorable, all should make
an extra effort to attend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
They Tethered Him.

Edale is n primitive village in the
midmost depths Of 1.-The Peak" in Der
byshire. The inhabitants are all of the
toughest type and keep as much as
possible out Of sight of strangers. The
following excellent story is told of one
of them who. some so years ago.
was SO adventurous as to make
journey to Sheffield, about 20 miles dis
tant from the Villages. When he set off
to return, 1t was raining hard,
and his host lent him an umbrella.
opening it himself, in order to save his
friend all possible trouble. A fortnight
afterward this man Of Edale was seen
to return in the finest possible weather;
but with the umbrella still up.
Why" he explained, I'VE had pack
o troubles wi I'm. There wasn't a
doorway in the village we could get
un through. so we tethered un In q
Moments.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
QUEER WEDDING PRESENTS.
Gifts That wens ~ :.Ss reciated b,
Those Nhs, NlASsIyed Them.

Gifts That welS 10 ~ reciated by
Those Who AsNSsSsIyei Them.
Even at a marriage feast, as 1t
seems, there will sometimes be the en-
yious OF the jealous or the malicious.
A well known author received from
o rival man Of letters scrapbook con-
tanning collection of oil the adverse
criticisms his works had ever.receiyed,
while a popular artist was presented
with set of elementary works upon
self instruction in drawing and paint
ing.
Not long since gentleman who is a
passionate devotee Of hunting received
as bridal gift from an anonymous
donor complete set of false limbs. a
set Of artificial teeth and a couple of
glass eyes-the whole of which must
nave cost considerable sum-accom-
panied by a note, the writer Of which
trusted that, by reason Of the recipi-
ents many falls while following the
hounds, some or all of these substitutes
would ultimately prove of use.
An elderly, crusty tradesman, on
espousing spinster Of mature age,
was presented by London undertaken
with two collins for himself and wife,
which. unlike most Of the other offer
ings you will receive, are sure to be
of service" The bridegroom resented
this singular If useful gift, and it took
oil the efforts Of mutual friends to
prevent q breach of the peace.
Equally vexatious was the gift re-
ccived from his neighbors by an in
firm octogenariGn who welded pleas
ure loving woman more than so years
his Junior 1t was large brass cage,
"intended"-so ran the subscribers
note-"to restrain the hayward flights
of giddy young wife who has mar
ried n decrepit old fool for his money"
The husband of u lady whose great
beauty hardly atoned for her sharp
tongue found among his wedding pres
ents a scold's bride or brahks, q gift
from his wife's sisters, with the hope
that, "if Kate makes your life as un-
bearable as she has made ours, YOU
will not hesitate to put the accompany
Ing offering to its original use."-Lon-
don Answers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

Mr.. and Mr., {. P Ball OF Della
ware, who have been spending The
winter at Hammond La, returned
home this morning.
The horse barn and contents, of W.
j. DAVIS near Delaware were destroyed
by fire about midnight last night
Several horses, harness and vehicles
We're burned. Origin of lire not known.
We di not learn tho value of the pro.
II rty destroyed uor wheather it was
Insured.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
Colors Used BIZ Roy.,tv,


1t IL very interesting to know what
colors are used or selected by the royal
families as being their very own.
To England, the only royal family
Of modern times which has selected
1t, belongs scarlet, which is very ef.
fective.
The royal households Of Portugal,
Prussia. Sweden and some of the Ger
man princes wear blue. Russia
chooses dark green, and Austria de-
lights in black and yellow.
Most people imagine scarlet was Sc
lected on account Of the red rose of
the Plantagenet, but this is not true.
1t was adopted from the field rules OF
the royal standard and from Henry's
adoption Of the scarlet dress Of the
yeomen Of the guard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
DISTRICT COURT.

The cispdsas Ease of Fred WoDieish-
ton agaiEt. !, :. Robertson mich Mss
on trial Gi.s,i tho Democrat went to
pres; last Tuesday afternoon, was coi.-
Guided on Thursday, and resulted III i
verdict of 81 % in favor OF the plaintiff.
The case of Glasscock against Thom-
as, occupied the attention vi tie couit
and jury Thursday aud Friday. This
WAS an action brought to recover dam
ages for twenty-five trees cut by the
defendant un plaintiffs land. The de-
PENDANT admitted cutting sixteen trees
and plead that lie had settled with
plaintiff tUr them. The jury found for
THE defendant. After the innpaneliing
OF the jury iu the Glasscock
Casa The iurymen not serving in that
case were discharged for the term, and
at Tie closeuf The trial the others were
a motion for a new irisl has been
| hlsd by the defendant i'll the Case OF
Minnie Nj. Gianz VS.. Chicago, Mill
waukee, Ry. Co.
Petitions were flied last Friday by j.
j. Cameron, said To be AL attorney re-
sitting AZ DEBORAH, in new cases as fol-
lows:
q. A. Hiyhtield vs.. j. v. Bush.
Y. "A. liightield Va. John Hruby.
Il. Wolf VS.. Smith Bros.
l.. A. Franks VS.. Il. L. Mulvehill.
james Llugston ys. j. T.. slriegel.
Ira L. Adams vs.. Y. a. Rental.
A. j. Abbott VS.. Vim. Donneliy.
FL. a. Dlttmer We. Esther Dumunt.
II. ~. Dittmer vs.. A. Ii. Cleveland.
IL. a. Dittmer vs.. Il. Ii. Bowman.
U. r. Harnish vs.. Gregg u Ward.
U T. Harnish vs.. w. y. Abbott
v. L, Harnish ys. Anders u Philipp.
The petitions III each of these cases
charge violations of the laws relating
to the SALE of intoxicating liquors., AID
ask for writs of ihjunctions against the
defendants aud the owners of The pro-
perry occupied by them. 1t is Lot
likely that any further action Will De
TAKEN III lhese Cases until the MAY
term of court.
Court is In session to day lTuesday)
and il is thought final adjournment for
the term will be made tomorrow after
noon.
Jack Mitchell indicted for maliciou
mischief, by having thrown stone
through window into the dwelling
house of Mrs. Winsor, in Honey Greek
township, plead guilty and was sen
fenced to 30 days Imprisonment in the
county jail.
Jay Knowles who was indicted for
cutting an air brake on one of the Cens
trails passenger trains plead guilty,
and was sentenced to board thirty
0aya AT thA n Otol do Eiohol
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

The age of man, we are told, is three
score years and ten. Ffom 20 to 40,
II the health be good, no material al
teration is observed. From thence to
30 the change is greater. Fifty-flve
to 60. the alteration startles; still we
are not bowed down. In the earliest
periods of our life the body strength
ems and keeps up the mind; in the later
stages OF 1t the reverse takes place.
and the mind keeps up the body; a
formidable duty this and keenly felt
by both. Such is times progress
Scottish American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

Hiram had returned home from col
lege, where he had won high honors as
a student Of the ancient languages, but
he fell down" one day when his sister,
a demure young girl in her teens, ask
ed him to translate sign she had seen
In front of an opticians Office which
read thus:
CON suLTu sABo uTYo uRRY Ea
Hiram struggled manfully with 1t for
several minutes and gave 1t up.
Hisn't good Latin" he said. There
are some words in it that are Latin,
but the others are either wrong In ter.
mination or are barbarisms from other
languages, and, taken as a whole, II
doesn't make sense"
THAT is what l said," rejoined his
sister, "but Keturah, out In the kitch-
en-. translates 1t without any trouble.
She says 1t means, Consult us about
your eyes,"
Whereupon Hiram collapsed. Youths
COMPANION.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
CON suLru sABo uryo uREY Ea
Saved by Presence of Mind.

At Sheffield, England, recently a GU
rious accident occurred. A passenger
was riding on double deck electrical
car, and a single deck car passed in the
opposite direction. The rope Of the
trolley boom of the latter was flying
IN the wind. and it wound itself around
the passengers neck. Fortunately he
had the presence of mind to seize the
rope with both hands and release him
self or he would probably have been
pulled from the car.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
Lonr.x,tv q, F,.h

There are some goldfish in Washing
ton which have belonged to the same
family for tile last 80 years, and they
seem no bigger and no less vivacious
today than they did when they first
came into the owners possession. A
few Of the fish in the Imperial aqua
rum at st. Petersburg are known to
he $50 years old, and the age Of the
sacred fish, in some of the ponds at
tached to the Buddhist temples in
China is to be counted by centuries, II
we are to believe the priests.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
Lunch Counter.

have opened restaurant and lunch
counter In the Klonus building, recent.
~ occupied by Nels Bishop, and re.
specially invite all wanting service In
the line of warm meals or lunches to
give me trial.
s.4wks TT. OLIVER.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

Have not hidden ye beware of some
thing said to be the same as Rocky
Mountain Tea, made by the Madison
Medicine Co.? If ye are truly wise,
he edthis wsrning.-Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

Ioi1er for sale the harness stock and good will
OF the harness shop In Dundee owned by the
purchaser. HENRY BECKER,
9-1wk Lamont, iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
The GroatosI Good fUr
the Greatest Number.

That's what aim sorelepine The more goods we
sell the buy and the bster
policy of large small nets us as much as the
small business other fellow large proht-and our cuso
get the benefit pays share with customers If
want the benefit all this easy enough lust buy
your dry goods here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

somewhat Encouraging.
"Did that rich young Goldbag pro-
pose to you last night"
mot exactly, mamma, but he asked
for an option on me for 80 days."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF The First National Bank at Man.
chester, in the State of Iowa,
at the Close of Business,
Feb. 8, 1901.

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts ............... s222 ,665 IS
Overdrafts. secured and unsecured. 1918 65
Y. ). Bonds to secure circulation. $500 70
banking house, furniture and fixtures 9,4U0 w
serve agents). ...................... 4o.,Oi OF
Due from approved reserve agents. 27,545 80
Checks and other cash items. 1883 bS
Exchanges for Clearing house. ..... 1,tl5 IS
Notes OF other National Banks....... 2,760 90
fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents. observation-disclosures. 81 As
Lawful money reserve in Bank. viz: $1,000 %
Specie. ................el 1903 90
Legal-tender .notes. 1850 so
Redemption fund with U. s. Treasur.
tenders.....-... 1888 30
or y per GENT Of circulation)....:.. lG6 IS
5per cent redemption fiind...... ......
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

M. 9. of Presbyterian Society.
The Missionary Society of the Presby-
terrain church, will meet with Mrs. w.
w. Ford today Wednesday, at 2 o'clock
p. m. Subject "North American In
dians." Leader Mira. G. G. Pierce.
PROGRAM.
Devotional Exercises,
Religious Rites and beliefs Of the Indian -
Mrs. McFern.
Our First Missionary .............. Mrs. Paul
No. of Churches and Schools. Mrs. Webber
Relations Of indians to the Government
Mrs. Kirkpatrick.
Indians In Council :. .............. Miss Russell
Who Is Responsible. Mrs. Hoyt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
LIABILITIES.
LIAbILHIES.
Capital stock paid In 81
8 10000 90
10000 90 |

Capital stock paid in................s 10000 90
Surplus fund. ;...,.................. 10000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
National Bank notes outstanding.... 1850 90
Due to State Banks and Bankers -.
Individual deposits subject to check 144,627 60
Demand certificates Of deposit. 1917 n
Total Observation-Disclosures. $s52,55s 4s
State OF Iowa, County of Delaware.-ss.
!, II. A. Granger, cashier of the above-named
bank. do solemnly swear tfat the above state
ment is true to the best OF my knowledge and
heller. II. A. Granger, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2uth day
Z. b. Sites
Correct-Attest: Notary Public
NJ. Il. Leroy
II. A. Won Oven Directors
r. II. Robinson
H.C. Haeberle
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
cinghams, Egyptian Tissues,
Dimities, Swisses, Light Pecales
Laces, Dress Trimmings, Tapestry,
Lace Curtains and CARPETS.

Our cleaning of the bance of Jacket stock continues
are daily making additional bargains by taking higher
priced lots make the lower attractive Never in
our history have had sale Jackets containing
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27
Dress Goods and Silks.

Most Of the spring dress goods are and
other onthe Wenvte you new things Prob
ably ready buy matter We want to inn
with shp in this department you will come
here when do ready buy Better stop you're
down
1t our policy show complete stocks departments
eayn the and thereby be catch early pur-
chase We take pleasure giving list OF lines which
received:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

Call early and see the latest pro-
auctions in these ready to wear
suits and skirts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

-
telegram from Des Moines announcing
the serious illness of his brother and
summoning HIM to return at once,
Saturday afternoon Miss Florence Dsy
was also summoned to the bedside of
MIR. Day and u letter received since
then from DR. Day states that his bro
ther is in a critical condition and can
not recover unless there is an unexpect-
ed change. The many friends here of
Mr. Day deeply deplore his critical con-
aition and sincerely hops that i. is not
as alarming Us reported.
The ladies of the Science Circle held
their annual banquet at the commod-
tous A. A. Morse homo Monday even.
ing. About 30 invited guests were
present. The ladies' SO timed and
shaped their annual meeting this year
as to make the occasion Washington
birthday celebration. Pictures of
Washington, Washington hatchets and
miniature flags were conspicuous
among the decorations. Another, and
quite an appropriate decoration fol
such an occasion, was 1876 canteen
formerly owned by Gen. Lawrence. but
now an heirloom in the Morse family
Mrs. Morse being lineal descendant oil
the Generals. The guests had tt
/ "Cross the Delaware on their way tt
the dining room, and the performance
OF the fest ~ on the part of some wat
more stratsgemical than artistic. Tn,
banquet was all that could be desired
by anyone, and the leading feature O
the literary program which followed
was well written paper about tn,
Washingtons by Mrs. r.. w. Thrill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-27

W. viz PCSAsAou ooho W loSo dUOut IWO
and a half sections of land included with
in the limits of the new corporation.
Judge Platt appointed Thomas Rose; F.
S. Gritlia, Charles y 'Hagan,J. w. Turley,
and Jud Lane commissioners to sub
NIT the question of incorporation to the
voters residing within the limits of the
proposed incorporation.
MIR. Ferdinand Danham attained
his S7th birthday last Wednesday, and
in honor Of the event Mr.. and Mrs.
Abner Durham invited twenty of his
long time neighbors- and friends to
party at their home on the afternoon of
that day. None of the guests were
minors se is evidenced by the fact that
the average age of the company was 70
years. That an enjoyable time was
had is the verdict of each and every
one of the guests Ferdinand Dun
ham located in this county In March
1856 and has ever since then resided
here. lie was for number of years
one of the supervisors of this county,
and more faithful, honest and CON
scientious official this county never
had. Though over four score years of
age, q majority of men at sixty look as
old as he doss. That he may remain
with us, as he bids fair to do, for many
years yet, is the sincere wish of all who
know him, a wish in which the Demo
crat heartily joins.