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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Fortlryins /. Lishthou.e.

A lighthouse at the south cape of
Cormosa was built in part of the
island inhabited solely by savages and
mad, in consequence, to be fortified.
The lantern was protected by steel re-
volvlng screens, and on the gallery of
the tower, which was of cast iron, d
machine gun was mounted OH racers.
Round the base Of the tower was
built wrought iron refuge. or fort,
communicating by bullet proof pas
sages with all the rooms in the keepers
dwelling houses.
Both fort and tower were fitted with
suitable accommodation for the staff
In a case of siege, had water tanks in
the basement and were supplied with
a stock of provisions.
The station was further protected by
a loophole wall and dry ditch, flank
ed by two small towers. or caponnieres,
armed with eighteen FOUNDER cannon
Engineering.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
The Largest Coin. In Circulation.

The Largest Coins In Circulation.
The largest gold coin now In circu-
lation is the gold ingot, or "loof," Of
Anam, II French colony in eastern Afri-
ca. 1t is a fiat, round goldpiece, and on
1t is written in india ink its value,
which is about f65. The next sized
coin to this valuable but extremely
awkward one is the obang of Japan,
which is worth f1O, and next comes the
benda of Ashanti, which represents
value of about 60. The California fifty
dollar goldpiece is worth about the
same as the benda. The heaviest sill
yer coin in the world also belongs to
Anam, where the silver ingot is worth
about e.. Then comes the Chinese
tael, equal to about shilllngs, and
then the Austrian double thaler.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Wind and Temper.

There is a closer connection between
wind and temper than at first sight ap-
pears. A goldfish wind has bracing eff
feet and on the whole Is beneficial. In
countries where hot winds occur peri
odically, on the other hand, these are
regarded us nuisance If not n curse.
Every one almost gets cross, weary and
done up and has headache daily.
In EGYPT the season when crimes are
commonest Is when the hot khamseen
blows. Nearly always during a severe
sirocco the Arabs in Algeria were rest
less. II they did not attempt an actual
rising. The solano, which now and
then PUSHES across the Mediterranean
in fiery blasts from Africa. upsets ey-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19

and finally succeeded in pushing to
one side the entire cluster, leaving ex-
posed keyhole in q little door of iron
four or five inches square. Producing
my mysterious key, at once unlocked
the door and found that the aperture
contained small iron box, in which
we found the missing diamonds.
We soon went to the house Of Mar
guerite's grandmother, where we have
lived for the past eight years, during
which time 1 have only once met with
another ghostly visitor. But that Is
another story"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Business Opportunities For All

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime.
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Wesern Railway; the very best sgri :
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful. We have de-
msnd for competent men, with the nee.
essary capital, for all branches of bust.
ness. Some special opportunities for
creamery men and mlllers. Good 10
cations for General Merchandise, hard
ware, harness, hotels, banks and stock
buye Correspondence solicited. Write
for maps and Maple Leaflets. W. 81.
Reed, Industrial Agent. 604 Endicott
Bog, 81. Paul. MINI. 3wl1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19

eve don't appear to be making much
progress" said one member of the
north pole exploring expedition to an
other.
NO" replied the other; "our leader
is an awful slow writer and thinks he
must stop the whole expedition each
morning while he commits to memory
the parts of his lecture that he wrote
the day before."-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Illinois Central Through to FLORIDA.
For Homeseekers and Land
Investors,

The passenger department of the Iii:
nois Central railroad has just received
from the hands OF the printer, new
folder in the interests OF Homeseekers
and Land Investors. Many are look.
ing tor new homes and for land invest.
ments. This folder furnishes brief but
reliable information as to the resources
and possibilities of the states OF Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and
Louisiana. The opportunities for in.
vestments In the above mentioned
states are unsurpassed in any part of
this great country. Homcseekers' ex.
cursiOns to points within these st tes
are run by the Illinois Central the fret
and third Tuesdays of every month, at
rate of one fare plus 50 90 and these
excursions should be taken advantage
OF by everyone in search of home or
Investments in timber or farm lands.
For free copy of this, address the,
undersigned at Dubuque, Iowa.
j. f. MERRY,
Asst. Genl. Pass. Agent,
36tf Illinois Central Railroad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19

cry one in Spain and is the worst wind
in that country.
And even In the "Pearl of the An.
TILES" the fierce hot wind is such a pest
that it is recorded of a family living in
Havana that they made it a rule in the
household to preserve absolute silence
until the wind disappeared. 1t was the
only plan they could think Of to avoid
family quarrels.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Twice each month, on specific dates, the I'LL ;
nois central will sell at greatly reduced rate
from points on its line north of CAIRO, roundtrip
tain points on or Reached by Its lines in Ken
tucky, Tennessee, Mississippi. Louisiana and
AlaD ANA. lso to certain points West and
South dakota, Nebraska, Kansas. Oklahoma
anu indian Territory. Particulars of your iii
nOis Centralagents -,
For a free copy of the Romeseekers' Guide
describing the advat tages and resources the
south address J. F. Merry. A. Il. p. A. 1. G K.
r., dubuque, losa, For Information regard
Ing lands III the famous YaZoO Valley of Miss
isslppl, address T. r Skene, Land Commissioner
Y. Nj v. X. X , Chicago
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25
WOMEN AND JEWELS.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that is
the order of woman's preferences.
Jewels form a magnet of mighty power to
the average woman. Even that greatest
of all jewels, health, is often ruined in
the strenuous efforts to make or save the
money to purchase them. If a woman
will risk her health to get a coveted
gem, then let her fortify herself against
the insidious consequences of coughs,
colds and bronchial affections by the
regular use of DR.. Boschee's German
Syrup. 1t will promptly arrest consump-
ton in its early stages and heal the
affected lungs and bronchial tubes and
drive the dread disease from the system.
1t is not cure-all. but 1t is q certain
cure for coughs, cold and all bronchial
troubles. You can get this reliable
remedy at W. H. King Drug Co.'S three
stores. Get Green's Special Almanac.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25
" I wrote to Doctor
Pierce, who sent me
a very kind letter
and advised me-"

Thousands of weak and sick women
can trace the beginning of a new life of
perfect health to that letter written to
Dr. Pierce.
Sick and ailing women are invited to
consult DR.. Pierce, by letter, free. All
correspondence held as strictly private
and sacredly confidential. Address DR..
R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, n Y.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures
weak and aching backs, headaches, ncrv-
business and other wonanly ailments by
curing the womanly diseases which cause
them.
Elm the spring of 1000 I became very ill.,"
writes Mrs. Alviena Scholtz, of Lake Washing
ton, Iesueur Co.. Mimi, vmv back was Iery
weak and ached so that could do no work at
ali, so obliged to take to my bed. felt
constant desire to urinate and the pains i'll
abdomen were almost unbearabie. I wrote to
DIR. Pierce, who sent me very kind letter, ard
advised me to take his Favorte Prescription
and Golden Medical Discovery took six
bottles Of each and am a we'll woman
cannot say enough in favor of Dr. Pierce's
medicines. "
rFavorite Prescription makes weak
women strong, sick women well. Accept
no substitute for the medicine which
works wonders for weak women.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
most desirable laxative for delicate
women.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25

one slipped into Senator Pritchard's
hand during Mr.. Craig's speech an adver-
tsement, headed Cure for cancer" MIR.
Craig fully considered the Senator's
claim that protection had brought pros
perity. He alluded to the profitable Gull
ture of tobacco BY our people and de-
clared that if the trusts would let them
alone the people would continue to be
prosperous, "but let US see what another
enc of Senator Pritchard's trust cancers
is trying to do. You have had competi-
ton on your own market for your to-
bacco." Then he read newspaper special
showing that in London the two great to-
bacco companies were irving to organize
one of Senator Pritchard's devouring can
GERS to depress the price of the farmers
tobacco.
Mr.. Craig's bright and humorous salles
were greatly enjoyed.
He told, with telling effect how the
Republicans IN the last Legislature voted
to man against the legislative enact
ment providing for permanent roll. SO
that the illiterate white man might for
ever vote. Tell these people Senator
Pritchard, did you endorse that action :"
He was powerful and effective again
III MS IfISicESc W Sldlc HldlISTS. lie
stunned the Senator again with his ailu-
sions to Confederate pensions and Re-
publican State control.
His speech was vociferouslv applauded
Senator Pritchard followed largely with
his same protection speech. He at
tempted and made vigorous efforts to
recover from the effects of Craigs pow
erful speech, and get the attention of the
crowd to tedious tariff figures.
Re had but few sympathizers in the
crowd and he received but slight demon
stration of applause, but they listened
with marked respect. His speech was
perhaps as strong as it was at Kinston
but it fell on as deaf ears as il did in
Kjnston
Major Grant, of Goldsboro. Collector
Duncan and other Federal officers accorn-
panied him to Kinston and came with
him also to Smithfield. and these were
augmented here by U. s. Marshal Dock
cry and others from Raleigh
Senator Pritchard is also accompanied
on his campaign by his brother, Mr.. Geo.
H. Pritchard. of Mitchell county.
The contest here today was apotbor
Democratic victory. If there are those
here breaking away from the Democratic
party they must be doing it on the slv.
There IS absolutely no such declarations
heard and no such evidence appears in
talking with the people.
F. B. ARENDELL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25
HARDIN HAS RETURNED.
Stafford Says His Wife Leaves Today and Her
Plans are Unknown 20 Bin.

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c., Sept 24-How will
it end, when will it end? Who's going to
live with whom?
Ernest Hardin, who eloped with Mrs.
Stafford. or whom she eloped with, came
quietly back Sunday morning it is said,
and is now at his fathers home in Ran
dolrn county. This afternoon the Tele-
gram prints the followig from John w.
Stafford:
Greensboro, n. c., Sept. %, 1902.
Editor of the Telegram:
Dear Sir.-I stated to you some time
ago that when the proper time came l
would make a statement regarding Mrs.
Stafford leaving home; that statement
never saw necessary to make. But as
she has come back to Greensboro and
the papers have stated that matters had
been reconciled between us, l think l
should make a statement now.
Mrs Stafford came to my house to
see the children, which | did not object
to- The children asked their mother to
remain at home This neither she nor I
could agree to on any terms, but | gave
permission to remain with the children
at their and her request a day or two.
1t is understood that she will leave TO-
morrow, and what her plans for the flu
ture are l do not know. I make this
statement to set things straight before
my friends and the public at large"
CINCHO IS REFRESHING AND Elk
hilarating. Try a glass.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25


Professor Talfourd Smith, Principal
Sloan High School, Sloan, Ga, writes:
"With much pleasure / recommend
Peruna to all who may be suffering with
any trouble of the respiratory organs.
/ have been using it in my family for
the past five or six years and find 1t to
be almost household necessity. PERU
ma Is truly a grand cafarrfi remedy ard
general tonic and will do all that is
---PROF. TALFOURD SMITH.
Catarrh is inflammation of the mucous
membrane. 1t may be in the mucous
membrane lining the eyes or the pelvic
organs, throat, stomach, liver, bowels or
kidneys.
Catarrh is catarrh wherever located.
Peruna cures catarrh wherever located.
Peruna is an internal remedy; not
local application.
Catarrh is n systemic disease, not a
local disease. If Peruna will cure catarrh
in one place it will cure it in any other
place, because Peruna is systemic rem
edy. 1t reaches the disease through the
circulation in each organ. 1t eradicates
the disease by eradicating it from the
system.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write al once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
n nr To- prpCj6nnt 81
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25
A STRING TRIO AT HICKs RY.
W,bb Coffey and Self Rouse an o. raowiI 6
Audience to Enthusiasm.
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Hickory, N. c., Sept. A.-Last night
was an excellent occasion for the
Democracy of Hickory. Hon. f. Y. Webb,
candidate for Congress; Hon. E. S. Coffey,
candidate for solicitor. and Hon. w 3
Self, candidate for the Legislature, spoke
here to crowd that overflowed the
house and left many unable to procure
standing room.
Thos. M. Hufham, Esq, presided at the
meeting Mr. Webb was the first speak
or of the evening. In a clear, eloquent
and forcible manner he reviewed the cor
ruptfon of Fusion government; denounced
the rapacity of trusts, and exposed th9
horrible Philippine holocaust. Mr.. Webb
made many friends here and Catawba
will give him handsome majority.
Mr.. Coffey came next on the programme
He stated that. he was not candidate
for a political, but for judicial office
He proceeded to handle Mr.. Harshaw'
record without mincing words. He
charged Harshaw with entering a mol
pros in a number of cases where he ac-
cepted his own fees, and he read num-
Der of affidavits and court records to
prove the charges. He stated that he
had urged Mr. Harshaw to be present and
refute those charges if he could, but
Harshaw has refused Mr.. Coffey is
making bold and gallant fight, and
though the district is largely Republican,
the outlook for his election is good
1t was nearly eleven o'clock when Mr..
Self rose to speak, but not a man in the
audience left his seat until his speech
was finished He ridiculed the independ
ent movment and their claim to be great
er and wiser than the whole Democratic
party With whitening sarcasm he pic
tured a committee of six or seven Pop
ulsts and Republicans meeting at Con-
over and fixing up an advance slate OF
absolutely independent candidates. Mr.
Self raised his audience to a high pitch
of enthusiasm and sat down amid a per-
feet storm of cheers.
There is not the slightest doubt about
where Catawba will stand in the coming
election.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25
WILL VOTE F0a JUDGE CLARK
1t is Thought That W. T Holloway Will Also
Decline the independents Nomination
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Durham, N. c., Sept. 24-Mr. w. T.
Holloway, of Oak Grove township one
OF those nominated for county commits
sioner on the Independent ticket last
Saturday, states that he will vote for
Judge Walter Clark for Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court This is what he
has told several gentlemen in this city
Mr.. Holloway is one of the most influen-
tial citizens of this county and it is
thought that he will decline to run on
the ticket.
The remains of Mrs. w. G.. Gates who
died at the Watts Hospital early Tues
day morning, were inferred at South
Lowell this county. this afternoon. De-
ceased leaves a husband children,
mother, six sisters and brother.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25

Greensboro, N. c., Sept. 24.-The cigar
factory is now running large force Of
employees, many young ladies finding re-
muneration and not distasteful employ
ment. The company can give employ
ment to hundred more than it now has.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25
Dress Goods, Blacks and COlOTS.

Newest weaves, newest fabrics, newest
coloriogs, foremost among fashions favorites
are Rough Mohair Cheviots in Bouc'e effects,
Panne Zibeines, Tufted, Scotch Homespans
and Knickerbocker Suitings. These make the
most stylish Dress Fabrics for church, visiting
and street costumes, snd for receptions and full
dress occasions, as well as for House and even
ing wear, we show an endless variety of Voiles,
all Wool Crepe de Chimes, Silk and Wool
Crepe de Paris, Eoliennes, Rice Voles and An
tique Voiles.
A Surprising array of the auturnn's
choicest Dress Fabrics, showing by far and
away the best, most complete and most at
tractive we have ever yet txhibiteJ.
DobbinS Feppau
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-10-04

paid to the soldiers, their widows.
minor children and dependent relat.
ives on account Of military and naval
service during the wars In which the
United States has been engaged;
Revolutionary war lestimatedl $780,
OO0, 900.
War Of 1919 upon account Of seFI
vice. without regArd % disability lea6..
0aS, sa7.
IndiAn wars. Issa-isGa Ton &C.
count Of service. without regard % dis
ability t3I. SCI. 33s.
War % the rebellion "a, a2s. SIS. 27a-
War with spain t3.27b,iS2
Actual total disbursement in pen.
sions q. 200. $50, 500.
The amounts paid a. pensions, ac-
count q disabilities and death as re-
eults 81 military and naval service dur.
ing the wars az 1919. and with Mexico.
and IN time II peaceso the beginning Of
war with spain. are included In the
payments on account Of the war Of the
reballion. II il estimated that the sum
Of eIs, 200, 900 was paid in pensions for
disabilities and deaths due 30 military
and naval service in the wars Of 1919,
and with Mexico, and during the time
% peace prior 10 the war Of the rebell-
ion TO the regular military and naval
establishment
Since the cloee Of said war Of the re.
bellion the pensions paid veterans and
their widows, children and dependent
relatives amount 30 81. 92s, SIS, 276.
This IL outside Of the cost Of main.
tanning bureaus, agencies and soldiers
homes.
The average value Of each pension il
now = little over elS2.
The number Of applications for pen
icons filed last year was ISs,ess; re
iccteti IFS, a84. and granted 20, l64.
During 1909 the bureau handled Az
100 more pension applications than Il
received, showing progress in catching
up with the accumulated work.
The number Of cases now undergoing
examination in the bureau and in the
uroceSs Of adjudication, known a. th'
"pending files. follows;
Under the general laws 1917, iOl, un
der the act Of June "a. 1890, i49,676i
war with Spain SASS, army NURSES
az. prior 10 March 4, 1891, 1898; ac
crued s2,sI9; total 3S0, 4Se.
The report shows that on July ! last
there were "a, $40 appeals from the de
cision Of the commissioners.
The summary Of the rejected case
shows that 2s,0Ss Of the reflections
were on legal grounds and 9b,SSi OF
medical grounds.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-10-04
New DIPLOMATS Appointments.

new DApAosAANtC Appointments
The following important diplomatic
appointments have been announced
from the state department:
Charlemagne Tower Of Pennsylvania,
now ambassador extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary to Russia, to be
ambassador extraordinary and minister
plenipotsntiary TO Germany.
r. E Mccormack Of Illinois, now
ambassador extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary TO Austria Hungary, to
be ambassador extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary to Russia.
Bellamy Storrer Of New York, now
envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotaenatiary TO Spain, 70 be ambassa-
dor extraordinary and ministerpelnipo-
tentiary 30 Austria Hungary.
Arthur S. Hardy Of New Hamp-
shire, now envoy extraordinary TO
Switzerland, TO be envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary 20 Spain.
Charles Page Bryan Of Illinois, now
envoy extraordinary and Minister plen-
itpotentiary to Brazil, TO be envoy ex.
traordinary and minister plenipotaen-
itary TO Switzerland.
David E. Thompson Of Nebraska, 70
be envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotenatiry 70 Brazil These APP
pointments are to take effect when
Ambassador White leaves Berlin ir
November.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-10-04
IDAHO NOTES

The attendance at the normal school
is constantly increasing.
e. L. Ballard has notified Attorney
General Martin that he will accept the
position Of warden OF the penitentiary.
The Indian agency so long at Spald-
ing has been moved to Lapwsi. and is
now located at the school There has
been no change in the agency force.
Work has been started on the pro
posed wagon road leading from Wal
lace up Placer creek to the very heart
OF the st. Joe vast timber belt.
The employees Of the Rocky Noun
tain Bell Telephone company have
been called out and a strike inaugu-
rated in the states of Montana, Idaho
and Utah.
At Kendrick there has been great
activity during the past few days in
the grain market. and the price has
advanced until 50 cents a bushel was
paid. and in some cases as high as 81
cents bushel was paid for choice lots
OF wheat
DIR. Ernest II. Brown, veterinary sur
geon, was recently found lying dead in
what is called the blockhouse ield
near Emmett. favorite duck hunting
ground. He and Lieutenant Holbrook.
q. s. A. had gone over there on a
hunting trip. They became separated
and when the lieutenant went to look
for his companion he found him lying
dead. Death Is supposed to have been
from heart trouble.
Mat Smith was drowned about two
miles from Harrison. on the opposite
side OF the lake. He, with several 9th.
er workmen. was on a large boom Of
logs. sorting them with long pike poles.
He dropped his pole and. overbalanced.
fell into the water. He was seen swim.
ming and xas told to swim to the end
of a certain log. He headed In that
direction and then went down. He
never came to the surface again until
brought up by Mr.. Adair two hours
later. He was Is years old.
The state prison board. after a Ions
session. has demanded the resignation
OF Warden c. Z. Arney OF the STATE
penitentiary. II first passed 4 resolu
tion holding he had not been dishones
In the administration Of his trust and
then adopted q resolution dismlssIni
him because he permitted TRUSTEES u
work on his brothers ranch and per
mitted prison teams and other stat
property to be used on the ranch. Thll
was the result Of the investigation tina
had been In progress since Monday
The board afterward offered the piae'
To =. L. Ballard Of owyheo county.