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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
Damages for Electric Shock.

The jury in the case of Harter VS.. the
Colfax Electric Light Company return
ed verdict for the plaintiff in the sum
of $775. This is the case in the jasper
County District Court, in which Harter
a travelling man, sued for personal in
juries received while a guest at the Ma
son House in Colfax. His injuries wern
received in an unusual way. Harter had
gone to the bath rooms Of the Mason
House preparatory to taking a bath,,
when an electric wire fell over and
around his body, giving him terrific
shock and alleged permanent injury
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

In a recent general estimate on the
riches Of the mlllionaires j. Pierpont
Morgan's wealth is placed at $4,000
600. This may be 100000 900 more or
less than what he is actually worth, but
what's $1OO,O0O,OOO to Morgan?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

he credit men of the world are put
funny marks opposite the name Of
Sick Man Of Turkey. He is SO ut.
:, bankrupt that If he were an ordln-
merchant he would be closed out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

Should one have vision of public
library with dishes Of disinfectants at
the door, and the sign, Germs checked
here" he would be sure that 1t was a
dream. Yet when the number of un-
clean hands Of those who use the books
and papers is taken into the account,
the sanitary vision might almost be
considered prophetic. The danger to the
health of the community caused by
offensive visitors to libraries is real, il
not measurable. A free library should
not be open to persons whose lack of
cleanliness makes them centers of In
lection.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

The fear that the forests of the coun-
try will become destroyed is accompan-
led by some apprehension that the tele-
phone poles in cities will become so
thick that pedestrians will be obliged
to blaze q way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

King Edward has gwen sousa a
medhl for playing his marches Mt the
roy palace. The King will be sorry
fHreshis when every band In England
to playing those pieces.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

Steam plows and reapers are crowd.
Ing horses off the farm. About the
only use horse can be put to now is to
send him to war.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

Two Philadelphia girls have gone
over into Macedonia to get name by
being captured by brigands. 1t is safe
to say that no United States warships
will climb the Bulgarian mountains to
look for them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
Jurx Disarrccd IN Murder casc,
A Stranger Held Up.

A young man from New York, who
claims to be en- route to his home, but
necessarily delayed in Fort Dodge on nc
count of lack of funds, was yictim,of a
hold-up. The young man claims to have
received a remittance from home late in
the afternoon and enjoyed the evening
at the opera house before continuing his
journey. En- route to his hotel he was
approached by two men, one of whom
presented n revolver and the admonition,
Hands up" He acIuiesced. Only So
in change was taken, $50 in another
pocket being missed. He was unable to
give good description of the men.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
The Worlds Population.

There has been
an enormous in
crease in the popu-
lation OF European
countries and Of
peoples Of Euro
pean origin during
the last century.
The growth all
round was from
10, 900, o 90 to
about 510,00O,0O0,-
900, while the
growth of the Unit
ad Stntee ,vas from
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

A surgical sewing machine has been
Invented in Paris for emergency use
upon injured persons. But who would
w&t to go about with cheap machine
sezeed SCARF
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

Something handsome in the nature of
public testimonial, to which all the
sensible people of the country would
be privileged to contribute, should be
conferred upon the members Of the
grand jury of Washington County,
Maryland. That body has endeared It.
self to most men and women by return
ing an indictment for manslaughter
against boat rocker. Other grand ju-
ries in other parts Of the land, by the
dozen. by the score, and by the hun
dred, have had chances to distinguish
themselves in this particular, but 1t re-
manned for the grad jury Of Washing
County, Maryland, to demonstrate
'ifuence of boat rockers
not sufficient to stay the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

Why the Snow Is Not Black or Red.
Why is the snow white is question
frequently asked. Because black snow
would be dangerous, so would red or
yellow. These are 'warming-up col
ors," and they change the suns rays
to heat. Such snow would soon melt
again and prove a very poor protection.
But white snow throws back the sun
light in just the form in which it re-
ceives it, and thus the snow can be
long on the ground. Throw dirt on the
snow, and its dark color quickly makes
it eat It's way in whenever the sun
shines on it. After a snowstorm, once
let the horses feet mingle the dirt of
the road with the snow and sleighing
will soon be over.-Ladies' Home Jour.
mol
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

With American marines guarding the
line of the Panama Railroad there will
be the best Of assurance that there will
be no interruption of communications.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
WHY THE NAVY LACKS MEN.

No Chance for a Sailor to Reach an
officers Berth.
The Navy Department is having an
exceedingly hard time In keeping the
enlisted force up to within several
thousand of the maximum allowed by
law, says a Washington special to the
Pittsburg Dispatch. Manv office
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

Mrs. Bradley Martin has decided not
to wear coronet at King Edwards
coronation. This will greately detract
from the gayety of the event.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

Pretty soon the sword VIII become
obsolete everywhere save in the
swashbuckler drama, lot more mill
tary experts having declared against 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

Pneumonia is the cause of 40 per cent
of the deaths occurring in the fall, dur
ing the winter and throughout the
spring in our climate. The danger of
exposure from which colds may be con-
tracted cannot be exaggerated. Not
withstanding many denials there is no
doubt that Grover Cleveland was re-
Gently in serious peril from this cause.
The death of young George NJ. Pullman
from pneumonia In California is not
perhaps an instance that can be cited
In speaking of that disease in the lake
belt or along the seashore. But it is an
instance illustrating the fact that in the
Pacific as well as in the central and
eastern parts Of the continent consti-
tutional debility from any cause invites
the rayages of pneumonia and that
strong systems only can repel its at
tacks. Beware Of pneumonia. Build
up the system by nutritious foods re-
enforced by innocent tonics. Keep the
raw airs from chilling the respiratory
organs. II.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

surface of the vessel and come toward
the top of the water, there is motion
in the water, but it has not really
reached the boiling point. 1t is only
when the thermometer reaches 212 de,
grees Fahrenheit and the water is in
rapid motion that it can be said to boil;
and the atmospheric gases still con
tinue to be given off with the steam for
Il considerable time after the water has
commenced to boil rapidly; in fact. It
is difficult to determine when the last
traces have been expelled. 1t is safe to
suppose, however, that ten minutes
boiling will free the water from its
gases, make it tasteless, and render 1t
unfit for the making of tea, coffee OF
other light infusions Of delicate ma.
terials.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

The new consumption cure requires
the patient to sleep out Of doors, SO as
to give the other microbes fair chance
to kill Off the tubercular variety.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

There is a boy in Iowa who gets up
in his sleep and husks corn. That boy
should have little trouble in finding
farmers who are willing to hire him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

Making our Indians citizens wouldn't
Up them to self-support, unless they
ed In close States.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
OF INTEREST IN IOWA
A DIARY or NOTEWORTHY HAP.
PENtNGS.
killed on Railroad crossins-Murdcr
Indictment Stands Govcrnor-Elcct
eumnins Announces His Program
Jury Disagrees In Bcird Case.

A fatal accident occurred at the cross
ing of the G. & ST. p. tracks at Hart
ley. Herman Asmus is dead and his wife
severely injured as n result of collis-
ion with the east-bound passenger train
while on their way home. The accident
occurred about block and half from
the depot There is steep grade at
this point. Asmus was driving In n
buggy with his wife and child. A biz
card was prevailing and prevented clear
vision of the track. The train was forty.
five minutes late and ,Asmus apparently
was not aware OF this fact He did not
see the approaching train until 1t was
upon him. Tie engine struck the bug
gy squarely, carrying it to tile depot oil
the pilot. Mr.. Asmus' skull was crush
cd and he died in short time. Mrs. As
mus was thrown through the air for n
distance of several rods and picked up
unconscious. 1t Is thought, however,
that she will recover. The child miracu:
lousy escaped apparently unhurt.
He Must Stand Trial.
The District Court at Newton has over
ruled the motion to quash tile indict-
ment for murder against Chester Tyler,
accused of numbering and r0bbing DIR.
Failor in September The motion was
based on claim that the Indictment
was irregular. for the reason the court
had appointed an assistant to the county
attorney and permitted him to remain
in the grand jury room during the time
the evidence upon which the indictment
is based was being taken. Immediately
following this ruling the court reassigi-
ell the case for trial Dec. %, and at the
same time the defense signed motion
for a change of venue, based on n claim
that the prejudice existing in Jasper
County is such that the defendant can
not secure II fair trial.
Jury Disagreed in Murder Case.
The jury In the case of the State OF
Iowa vs. Cal Beird, charged with MUIR
der in the first degree, was out thirty
nine hours at Keokuk, and being unable
to agree was discharged by Judge Banks
in District Court. Belrd Is accused of
killing Captain Dundey Of Nauvoo in a
saloon brawl, but maintains that lie fired
his revolver in self-defense, as Dundey
was advancing to attack him. Beird was
indicted for murder in the first degree
and has been in Jail two months awaiting
trial. He is a printer, having worked in
Keokuk for many years and being well
known. The shooting ARRAY occurred at
n saloon after the regular closing hours
at night,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

rhe United States navy burns four
les as much coal now as 1t did ten
irs ago. Just watch our smoke!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

The Philippines are fast becoming
viliZed. Splitting on the floors of pub.
buildings there is now prohibited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
Why There Are Fewer Ministers.

fz1 To those interested in theolog.
IA ical education the statistics of
M the seminaries for the last six
W years have given ground for Sc
"a rions thought. These statistics
IEN indicate steady decline in at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

All women are liars in court room,
avs a New York magistrate. This is
,nkind, and, we sincerely hope, untrue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
Poetry Out Of Date.

There is no great thought, no
worthy emotion, which may not
be better expressed in prose than
in verse to-day. Verse was the
primitive expression of mans
thought. Rhythm was the char
acteristic of its first crude lit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

"oats lead in interest" says the mar
ct report. Must be wild ones.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
Fashionable Clothes.

. believe the dress of women
al this year to be tiA-ugliest the
IA world has ever seen. How swift
M ly upon the heels of another
Il doth each calamity tread!
E&l First in ugliness come the
4O drnprinp ill-cnnditinned skirts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

Did you e.
a lie and W
the truth?
you start to /
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

DeS MONIES, with the gas turned on. lie
had registered on the first day of the
month and had been there ever since. He
left two letters on the table that indi-
Gated that it was case of suicide.
Prof Gus Il. Reiss, prominent mer-
chant Of Grinnell, has been made the
defendant in $4,000 breach of promise
suit, brought by Miss Lou Roster of
Nation, ILL.,. and as n result the forth
coming wedding of Prof. Reiss with Miss
Margaret Il. Crowley Of Edinburg, ILL.,,
has been declared Off
II. b. Carpenter, deserter from the
regular army at Fort Leavenworth, gave
himself to the officers Mt Ottumwa. He
was taken to Des Moines and turned
over to the proper authorities. He de-
serted about month ago.. but said he
would go back willingly.
Thomas Il. Nolan. Democratic candi-
date for the State Senate from the Du-
buque district, who was beaten by Col.
p. w. Crawford, has served notice Of
contest for the seat on Crawford. This
will bring two contests for seats in the
Senate before that body, the other being
brought by James II. Bruce of Anita
against Dr. J. NJ. Emmert of tle> Gass-
Shelby district.
The Commercial Hotel burned to the
ground Mt Jewell Junction. The building
was used for sleeping rooms for those
who boarded elsewhere. The cause Of
the fire is unknown. The loss is placed
at $1,000, with insurance of $1,000.
John Peters, aged %, a young man Of
Boone who only a few weeks ago was
and ten days ago began in the
vice Of the Chicago and North
Railway, met with an unfortu-
cident on his maiden trip out Of
tsburg. Peters was acting us head
,.nan and was in the engine when n
sion occurred, resulting in Peters get
his left arm badly crushed, necessi.
ig its ampetation at the shoulder.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-21
TRADE GROWS MORE QUIET;
LABOR TROUBLES CONTINUE.
Dun's Review Says Effect of Min
ers' Strike Is Felt-GOod
Haryests Assured.

New York, June Cor. C. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
Trade at the East is more quiet owing to the
advancing season and the bad effect of prolonged
labor controversies is being felt in certain lines
Reports from the interior and the West are
more encouraging. bountiful harvests being ex-
pectcd, while the light stocks carried over from
the previors scason assure profitable prices.
The best indication Of continued prosperity is
the fact that quotations do not recede. in
the lines wfers there is At present only mod-
crate degree OF activity. Railway earnings thus
far reported for June increased 80 per cent over
1900.
Uncertainty regarding their ability to secure pig
iron at reasonable prices is making producers OF
steel cauious in accepting contracts that call for
delivery at even remote dates Raw material is
undoubtedly in light supply. and the anthracite
coal strike has suspended work at number OF
furnaces. Coke production is attaining newer Or
ders each week in the endeavor to supply all
quirements. and better railway facilities are
making unprecedented shipments from the Con-
nellsyiile region. Soft coal is beginning to show
the effect of an abnormal demand.
In certain lines OF finished steel products the
addition Of new plants to tho productive capacity
has had perceptibe influence on prices intro
ducing more competition. This factor is felt IN
only a few divisions however. and in all heavy
lines. notably rails and structural material, or
deTs booked far into next wear and there Is
no question OF concessions in quotations. job
bers baving n surplus Of bar iron sold moderate
quantities at lower figure than the market rate,
but steel bars are firrner.
Quiet conditions prevail In Eastern dry goods
and footwear markets
A stronger silver market has revived purchaser
for export to China. although, like the homo
trade. this is still moderate scale.
Supplemental buying OF woolens is also limited.
1t Is noteworthy that prices in all textile lines
firmly held. despite the slow movement. indicating
confidence on the part Of sellers. Shoe shops In
New England have orders, vet most facto-
ries only operate part time and some entire
ly idle.
Leather is dull and foreign dry hides weaker
Lack of rains in the Southwest is the only Sc
riousy unf2vcrGhle crop indication Of the week,
while exceptionally encouraging reports re-
ceived from most points. Domestic grain makes
good progress. but bad news has been received
from abroad. and the outlook IS favorable for
large exports.
Failures for the week numbered ls4 in the
United States. against 1879 last year, and 10 IN
Canada, against II year ago.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-21
ILLINOIS ANTITRUST LAW
is HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Twelve Hundred Suits to Collect
Fines From Corporations Affect
ed by Chicago Decision.

Chicago, June 2O--In decision given to-
day Judge Hanecy. of the State Circuit
Court, held that the Illinois antitrust law
of 1891 is unconstitutional and void in all
its parts.
he ordered a finding in favor Of the de-
fendant in the case of the people on reia-
ton Of the Attorney General against the
Butler Street Foundry and Iron Company.
By Judge Hanecy's decision practically all
that was LEFT of the antitrust statutes OF
three other cases, similar to the one passed
upon by the court, axe nndIhs was en-
tered pursuant 10 stipulation among the
attorneys In the case.
The prosecution baSed its case prlnclpaily
upon the provisions of section of the act
OF 1851 which provides for the filing of
affidavits by corporations annually with the
Secretary of State. showing that they are
not party TO any pool, combination or
trust
case, Judge Hanecy held that the law OF
1887 amended the law OF 1891, and that the
Supreme Court of the United States has
decided that the law of 1897 Is unconstitu-
tional. The separate trust act OF 1893 was
declared to be Illegal by the Federal Su-
preme Court last March.
The decision has direct bearing upon a
large number of cases that have been be-
gun against manufacturing concerns to col
lect fines for noncompliance with the pro-
visions of the antitrust law In regard to
the filing of affidavits. Early In 1889 At
torney General Aiken for the State of ILL
nois and States Attorney DeneeYl of Cook
County began 1900 suits in the courts OF
Cook County to recover penalties amount
ing to $500 from each defendant or a total
of nearly 100000. Counsel for the prose-
cution gave notice of an appeal to the Su-
preme Court.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-21
Bradstreet's Says Future Looks
Bright, Though Present Con-
ditiOns Are Clouded.

New York. June 2o.-Bradstreets to-mor-
row will say:
Conditions governing present and future trade
show very sharp contrasts. While the immedi-
ately present situation Is clouded by the rather
less favorable industrial outlook and the pros
pect OF extension OF the coal strike in the
bituminous fields. the continued favorable prog
ress made by all the leading crops lends assur-
that once the present strained condition of
Industrial affairs ia relieved, large and pros
perous fail and winter business is assured
That. in spite OF disturbances. past and pres
ent. heavy~business Is going forward is proved
by the continued fine reports OF railroad earnings
Tor this season OF the year. very heavy bank
clearngs and tho comparatively small number OF
business embarrassments reported. 1t. of course.
must be borne in mind that the coal trade trou-
blss. though making their influence felt In wider
ized. and outside Of sections immediately affect
sSahRes 5 m sqGa ,Ss the !ns as Ess s the
ent and for future delivery is of good volume in
With the exception OF TOO much moisture in the
Southwest. interfering with the harvesting and
spsnx and cotGn m
ditiSns. the agricultural outlook is practically
The The Gs,ten crop 1 ssqson in the South Atlantic
and the Indian u Tesos and Tsass
note that weather is dry and that cotton needs
The supply Of anthracite coal Is slowly sboing
and the use q soft coal !. growing DESPITE. city
fur furnaces to shut down and thus aecentuains
the scarcity In the Eastern part OF the country.
Prices OF farm products show the influence OF
improving crop conditions Wheat is one excep-
ton to the general weakness, but this Is rs
much due 10 bad weather reports from Europe.
Corn closes lower on the hattering outlook Tor
Cotton has reflected long LIQUIDATION on the ar
spots and futures. IA which the strength OF the
statistical situation has been lost sight OF. Hog
products have also weakened on larger receipts,
but beef prices show notable strength. owing Il
malB.
Wheat. INCLUDING -four. exports for the week
aggregate $50 434 bu. against 400 3l4 last week
and $3.50. .s31 in this week last year. Wheat ex.
ports: July /. 1901. to date t5l weeks) aggregate
245 2ss SsS bu.. against 30 ls7 800 last season
Corn exports aggregate 1los7S bu.. against a. sst
last week and 2435.4T last year. July 1. 1901. 10
42i. "a last season.
Business failures In the United States for the
week number H. as against 1e5 last week iss in
this week last year. is1 In 1900. ise In 1893 and
20 In 1888. In Canada 10 this week against IL
last week
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-21
en- route up, Ths Elk cleared On tina this aft

en- route up. The Elk cleared on tina this aft
eTnoon for Davis Bend.
Paaugsh, a. K.;;; *; JSns :o.nysr gauge reads
Cairo with q good trip The Joe Fowler arrived
from Evansville this morning at 1850 and len
arrived out of tn. Tenne:ses River at SIS his
morning and LEFT for Brookport at g. and
evening o'clock for the Tennessee River
Captain John Hacker Of the Three States Ferr--
at Cairo was in the city yesterday. and left this
morning on the Dick Fowler for home.
Burlington, Ia. June 2.-Ths river is Z fest ]
Weather cloudy and cold Ths biggest towboat
ever built the Mississippi and the world, and
still unfinishsd passed mere to-day from Dubsl1us
for the South accompanied BY the Mary J. and
Kit Carson. Other boats we're: Elose In and out
for Reokuk: ". ]. Young out for Davenport
Louisville, Ky. June S-Rivsr rising IN
saa" oR feet III. Inches ,;oS, g1 fas Gee: 1ss S
Evansville. Ind, June 0.-River stationary;
SIS. Clear: cooler.
Warsaw ILL.,. June e1.-GauEe reads lis feet
fall of g of foot in the last q hours. Cooler
and raining. Sidney and Mackenzie passed down
Silver Crescent down aad
Grand Tower, Ill. June a.-Chester down at
$3.50 a. m. Josie down at $50 a. Chester up
Weather cloudy and warm.
Cape G!rsrdeau. No. June 2o.-Rivsr falling.
Gauge marks POS feet. Chester down at 80 a
m. Up at noon.
inch falling. Showers cooler
Pittsburg. Pa. June 20.-River 5.2 feet: sta
tionsry Clear: pleasant. 80
Cincinnati. O.. June 2p.-River ss feet; falling.
Rain