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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
lockwood.

Miss Laura Whipple spent Sunday at
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whipple of Littleport
were in town Saturday.
Miss Edna Alger attended the state
convention of the Christian Endeavor
society at Cedar Rapids last week.
Dr.. Reed departed last Tuesday even
ing for Texas.
MI. and Mrs. Bassett of Strawberry
Point spent last Sunday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Plat.
Miss Myrtle Longhurst has gone to
Minnesota.
Mr.. Frank Ludrick has gone to Ysnk-
ton, 8. OAK, to work.
Miss Mae Baker of Greeley was in
town last Friday.
The dance at Alb Eaton's last Wednes.
day night was we'll attended and all re-
port good time.
Miss Gertie Balluff of Strawberry
Point ID visiting friends and relatives
In and about town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dormsn of
Manchester were visitors here last Sun
day.
Mrs. Puss Davis was in Strawberry
Point. Tuesday.
J.J. Eaton has returned home from
8. Dakota.
Eugene Russell is home from St
Olaf, where he has been teaching school
Mrs. Whitman is very sick at bel
home west of town.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
coFF1N's GROVE.

Mr.andMrs. Jesse Roe, of Des Moines,
were gusts at the home of their uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. j.. A. Morse,
laet Wednesday.
Mrs. l. W. Lsmpmsn spent several
days at the home of her parents, while
Mr.. Lsmpman was business visitor
at Sibley, Iowa.
Mrs. Ira Adams, of Manchester, ad-
dressed the people at the Rocky Ridge
school house last Sunday afternoon
Her subject being the parable of the
Ten Virgins" A number of Other
friends from Manchester were out to
the meeting.
Prayer meeting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. 9. Hermann, Thursday evening
of this week.
F. w. Hermann spent Sunday al
Epworth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

An enterprising housekeeper has
made the discovery that the applica-
ton of the ordinary oil used in polish
ing hardwood floors is most effective
in cleaning furnished silver. So many
Of the cleaning materials used for this
purpose are injurious to the hands and
keep ones nails and the skin about
them in constantly dry, harsh con-
dition that any simple suggestion like
the above is most welcome. The oil
should be applied with flannel cloth
and the article given brisk rub after
ward with another cloth. Candlesticks
and pieces of the silver service, with
beading, curves and crevices out of
which it is often SO difficult to remove
the pastes and powders, will be found
practically easy with this simple treat
ment
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
A Primitive Po.tomce,

Until short time ago a very peculiar
postotfice was used in Argyllshire,
England. 1t was situated in the lonely
hills between Drimmin and Barr, three
miles from any habitation, and con-
sisted of a simple slit in rock, closed
up by nicely fitting stone.
When any letters arrived at Drim-
min for the district of Barr, they were
conveyed to the rock by the first shep.
herd or crofter going so far. Having
been dropped in and the slit reclosed,
they were left until shepherd OF
crofter from the other side happened
to come along, when they were taken
up and delivered at their destination
No letter was ever known to be lost al
this primitive postoffice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

The matter of supreme Importance
in Shakespeares works is his concep-
ton Of life and the noble art in which
it is embodied. To live with the poet
in familiar intercourse, by constant
reading with an open mind and heart,
responsive to the power and sensitive
to the beauty which penetrate and in
form the plays. is to receive from him
the most searching influence and the
deepest pleasure. The end of art is to
deepen and intensity the sense of life,
and this end is missed when one be-
comes absorbed in the study of Ian
guage, form, conditions and circum-
stances. Some knowledge of these
things is essential, but the emphasis
of interest and Of study ought to rest
ON the indivisible soul and body of a
work of art.-Hamilton W. Mabie in
Ladies' Home Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
COCOON.

Miss Mag Ward spent Sunday with
James Donnelly and family and attend
ed church at Ryan.
Miss Maude Joseph and Mrs. H. G.
Merriam drove over to Hopkinton Fri
day evening, and spent Saturday
and Sunday with relatives and
friends.
D. P. Welch, of Marion, visited at
the home of d. L. Castle, Thursday and
Friday. Mrs. WEIGH, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Castle returned home with him Friday
evening.
Miss Susie Dolley and Mrs. Chas
Bacon arrived from Shannon City,
Tuesday morning for visit with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Godfrey Dolley.
Mrs. Bacon will 60 from here to Hazel
Green where her husband has engaged
in the merchsntile business at F. B.
Dickey's old stand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
lockwood.

Charles Blanchard arrived home the
last of the week from visit In South
Dakota.
Miss Laura Whipple, teacher in the
Earlville schools, was home visitor
Sunday.
Smallpox has again made its appear.
ance at Hopkinton, and several cases
are also reported in Delh township.
Mrs. j. E. Whitman received stroke
of paralysis about ten days ago and is
now in dangerous condition at her
home west of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. Wheeler, of Du-
luth, Mimi, arrived in this city, We'd
nesdsy, Oct. 8, for an extended visit
with their nephew, DR.. Blanchard and
wife.
Fred Stephenson, a brother in-law of
h. F. Boyer and who is buttermaker
in Mr.. Beyer's creamery at Dundee,
met with very painful accident Sun
day morning by getting his forefnger
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
A SKULL FOR "HAMLET."
The odd Manner In Which the Eide,
naaal Annnirafl nna

The Odd Manner In Which the Elder
Booth Acquired One.
The elder Booth acquired skull for
use in "Hamlet" in an odd manner, ac-
cording to story in Seen and Heard.
The tragedian. somewhat in his cups,
was travelling near Louisville when he
took n horse from field and rode off
with 1t. Horse stealing Mt that time
was Il capital offense in Kentucky, and
the greatest horse thief was a man
named Fontaine. Booth was soon over
taken and when asked where he got
the animal said:
81 captured him in a field back
here"
"Indeedw said one of the farmers.
"And what might your name be?"
''NIy name is Fontaine," said Booth,
without smile.
'Fontainew calculated both men ST.
simultaneously. "Then you are the very
man we want. Come back to town
with u.s."
Certainly" said Booth in the most
good natured manner, and, wheeling
his horse, he rode back to Louisville
with his captors.
The city Jail was then in charge of n
Colonel Thomas, who knew Booth
well. 1--WE have brought you Fontaine,
the horse thief, and claim the reward"
said the farmers proudly, addressing
the jailer.
"Where is he?" they were asked.
Booth was produced. "Why. what
does this mean, Mr.. BoothP asked
Thomas.
81 haven't the slightest idea," said
the great tragedian, with the utmost
simplicity. 81 met these two men with
this horse, and they insisted upon CIV
ing it to me. guess they stole it. !
think one of them is Fontaine."
The rustics were about to be locked
up when by the most singular coin.
cidence man rushed to the prison
door on horseback and shouted out
the information that the real Fontaine
had been taken into custody. Booth
made Fontaine's acquaintance in Jail
and the horse thief, who was executed
later, left by will his skull to the actor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
Dining Table centern,eo.

A fern dish with few growing
plants therein is pleasing everyday
centerpiece for the dining table. 1t is
an easy matter to procure one of these
dishes, for the china and even the sill
yer ferneries are not expensive, while
shallow dishes to be found in the Jap
anese shops and departments are not
only cheap, but are effective AT small
cost these may be filled with ferns and
by the exercise Of a little care will fur
nish the ever welcome bit of Giving
green" in the dining room.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
GREELEY.

]. w. Roe visited here part of this
week.
j. o. Strong and wife visited in Man
chester, Saturday.
Mrs. Nettie Clair Lewis, of Chicago,
spent Sunday with her mother here.
r. j. and Mrs. Jones have returned
after nine weeks visit In Nebraska,
Mrs. VIM. Hockadsy has returned
home after visit with relatives in
Minnesota.
The family of H. Parker are having
a siege of small pox, as the entire
family is afflicted, but luckily have
secured help.
A local camp of the Woodmen of the
World will be organized here tomorrow
friday night. Members urged to be
present.-Home Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
The Erect of Light ON Dies,

In choosing an evening dress we
should certainly take into considera-
ton whether it is intended for day.
light, electric light, gas or candle light,
for all these different conditions have
great effect. Colors look totally DIFF
ferent in gas and electric lights. The
former is Disgusting; the latter shows
every inaccuracy and nothing so much
as a badly matched color and tones
which the French say "bite."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
DELHI.

Mrs. Shaffer, of Clear Lake, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Henry Quart.
Mrs. E. B. Porter and son, John, Wis
tied relatives at Strawberry Point last
week.
Bert Sherman has moved his family
to Marion.
The w. Q. T. U. meets with Mrs.
Hunt Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Gladys White was an Edgewood
visitor last week.
The w. r. G. give their annual din
ner and supper on election day, Nov. A.
Mrs. Ferry is enjoying visit with
her mother, from Independence.
Clarence and Roy Stone leave today
monday for Elgin, Illinois, to remain
during the winter. They will learn the
jewelers. trade.
VIM. Courtwright and son, of Cslifor-
mia, relatives of E. H. Blanchard, visit
ed him last week.
Rev. Salisbury starts today for Cleve-
land, Ohio, to attend the national mis-
sionary convention.
Misses Hazel Perkins, Lyle Corbin
and Ollie Clark visited in Hopkinton
Friday.
Miss Daisy Curry is visiting her
mother at Dyersville.
John Sullivan and Henry Porter of
Central City visited last week with their
old comrade, Thos. Simons.
Mrs. Peter Jakelin has gore to Clin-
ton, Iowa, to attend the Rebekah AZ
sembly.
The Delhi band played at the repub
lican rally at Earlville Saturday after
noon and at Ryan in the evening.
Several from here went down tc
Hopkinton Saturday to see Lepox foot
ball team defeat the Plattville, Wiscon
sin, team.
The Ladies' Aid Society meets
Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Hunts
Guy Smith is having serious trouble
with his eyes. DIR. Lindsay, of Man
chester, Is attending him.
A silver donation which was COM
| plete surprise, was given Rev. AMI Mrs
Salisbury at the parsonage Friday even
ing. A purse of 500 was presented
them with the best wishes of thei
many friends.
Miss Opal Stoner came down from
Edgewood Friday, returning Sunday.
Prof. L. U. Hunt went to Cedal
Falls. Friday, to attend the teachers
association.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Clark and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. l.. Boomer spent last weel
fishing at the Wapsie.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
PRAIRIE.

MI. and Mrs. D. Gsrvin returned to
their home at Guthrie, Oklahoma,
Wednesday, having been here to attend
the funeral of the lstter's mother, Mrs.
Wilson.
Mrs. Grommon, Of Marion, spent last
week at the home of j. Carradus.
) Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Croskey, of Man
chester, spent Sunday with friends in
this vicinity.
Mrs. Milford visited friends near
Winthrop Sunday.
Frank keenan,, of Middlefeld, spent
Sunday here, at the home of his broth.
or, d. keenan,.
Mrs. Cinderson, of New Hampton, it
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. M
Pratt.
Mrs. Jay Wellman is visiting friends
at Sioux City.
MI. and Mrs. John Csrradus attended
the Shew.Sweet wedding at Coggon,
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. h. Stimson visited
friends in Collins Grove. Sunday.
Miss Esther Wilson, of Endors, Kan
sas, is guest of her sister, Mrs.
Woods.
arrs. Redmond and two daughters
st..na Mary Wilson, of Guthrie, Ok
s-sprned to their homes, Wed
aaving been called to be present
Us the funeral of Mrs. Wilson, which
occurred on the 18th inst.
Rob. Robinson made business call
here Thursday.
Mrs. John McElroy spent Wednesday
and Thursday with friends at Win.
throp.
Miss Nellie Sullivan spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents at Man.
chester.
Rev. T.J. Murtagh, of Masonville
called on friends here, Thursday.
Eugene Lyness purchased the Flynn
farm, north of Masonville, last week
Price paid per acre, s65.
Miss Name Mcmahon spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents, here.
M. Pratt was called to New Hamp
ton, Friday, to attend the funeral Of
his sister, Miss Pratt of that place.
Mr.. Flanagan, of Ryan, purchased
the Snyder farm south of Mssonville
last week. The price paid being $6l
per acre.
Mrs. a. Davis Is entertaining bel
sister from Elgin, Ill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
Dining Room rings.

One Of the artistic home decorators
unwritten laws is always to have one
center rug in the dining room, large
enough to hold the chairs comfortably
when people are seated at the table.
A number of small rugs dispersed at
intervals may be permissible in other
rooms, but not in the dining room.
Brass nails and sockets now come for
fastening rugs to the floor, and these
are often used. Strips of lead fas-
tened in an invisible facing underneath
is another way of preventing rugs
from curling up or slipping on pol
ished floor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
A Gun of Cocoon.

The woman who is awakened by the
first streak of dawn will do well to
drink cup Of hot cocoa if many hours
are to elapse before breakfast is
served. Cocoa furnishes both food
and drink and is easily digested by
most people. 1t will relieve any faint
feeling and give one the necessary
strength to dress The cocoa may be
made the night before and can be heat
ed in three minutes over an alcohol
lamp. II the cocoa is made with fresh
milk, it will keep perfectly overnight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

A retired naval officer took holy Or
ders and became rector of country
church. His parishioners, wishing to
give him q surprise, subscribed among
themselves and bought naval flag
for the church tower. Directly the
old gentleman saw 1t he few into
violent rage and ordered 1t to be taken
down at once. One of his parishioners
asked him why he did not like 1t.
ALLOW that flag to fly on my church
tower? Never! It's an insult! Do
you know what that particular nag
signifies, sir? 1t means, In distress;
want q pilot! "-London Standard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
Basket. For Salad.

Salad baskets are large, round, shall
low affairs, made with handles and
widely woven of fine, strong willow.
In these the fresh green salad leaves
are washed. They should be cut from
the roots and dropped loosely into the
baskets. Plunge basket and all up and
down in large pan of water, after
which they should stand in cool
place to allow the leaves to drain.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
MASONYuLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. Mulvehill went to
Dubuque to attend the carnival.
The rock for finishing the foundation
Of the new cathedral arrived Thursday.
p. H. Ryan, Jas. Carmody and Jas.
McDevitt took advantage of the low
rates to Dubuque Thursday.
Miss May McGrsth closed very sue
cessful term of school in Excelsior Dis.
trict, Friday.
A number from here attended the
sale at Dennis Mslone's on Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Ryan of Con-
ton, Minnesota, spent last week with
relatives and friends here. While here
Mr.. Ryan had q monument erected
over his fathers grave
Miss Nettie Csrmody came up from
Manchester Thursday evening and re
turned Friday.
Miss Jessie Maley of Manchester wa
visiting friends here Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss Josie Maroney of Monti visitet
In town Thursday.
Mr.. Donney of Greene is spending
the week with relatives and friends IL
Masonville and vicinity.
Mrs. Grobstich is entertaining {
brother from Dubuque this week.
Misses Nell and Lizzie Ryan of the
Buffalo were callers in town Wednes-
day.
Mr.. McGrath has rented his farm
west of town to Mr.. Grobstick.
We are sorry to state that Mr.. Over
Flynn is very sick at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones moved Friday t
Manchester where they intend maxim
their future home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

Landlord Ito tenanD-Good morning,
sir. Fine day, sir. Just called round to
see If it would be convenient to settle
your quarters rent.
"Do- you know, landlord, that none
of the doors in this house will shutT'
New house, sir. New house. you
know, takes time to SETTLE"
"Ah. then. there's pair of US. I'm
new tenant. 1t takes time for me to
settle too. Good morning. Call again. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

81 can never marry you" said the
beautiful blond.
But" pleaded the wealthy old man
won't you make my life happy fol-
the short years will be here? I am
troubled with weak and faint heart
I'm that case accept you"
And yet they say faint heart never
won fair lady.-Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
LAMONT.

VIM. Knettle and wife, of Chicago,
are visiting relatives here.
Harry Gray and son, of Cedar Rapids,
visited relatives here last week.
Mrs. II. Wheeler returned home to
Strawberry Point Thursday. Mrs.
Mary Field accompanied her home.
Geo. Blackburn was Manchester
business visitor Thursday.
VIM. Cartwright. of California,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

Mother" said little girl, looking
up from her book, "what does trans
atlantic mean?"
ooh, across the Atlantic, of course.
Don't bother me-"
Does trans always mean acrossY
II suppose 1t does. If you don't stop
bothering me with your questions,
you'll go to bed.'
"Then does transparent mean a
cross parent?"
Ten minutes later that little girl was
resting on her tiny couch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

"There is one thing like about your
husband-he never hurries you when
getting ready for walk"
every little credit is due to him for
that, my dear. Whenever see that
am not likely to be ready in time sim
ply hide his hat or his gloves out of the
way until have finished dressing"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
what Wa. BROKEN.

Mother-Did you break anything
when you dropped that armful of
playthings. Bessie?
Bessie-No. mother; nothing but the
quiet, and that's mended already.-De-
troit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
Farm For Sale.

A fine Stock and Dairy farm of zoo acres
station and creamery. Comfortable house
good horse and COW barn, hog house corn crib
and other out buildings. q fine well Of water
with wind mill attached. 10 acres Of splendid
timber miles east of farm will be SOLD With
same ii desired. For terms inquire of
ABNER DUNBAR OR
o. A. DUNBAR,
1851 Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

Nfaud-I think that it is just too hor-
rid for anything. Here I've been stand
Ing over the side of the vessel for half
an hour and can't see 1t.
Ruby-Cant see what, my dear?
Maud-Why, the equator. The cap
tain said we were crossing it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
County Correspondence.

on his right hand caught in the gearing
of the churn and tearing it off. DR..
Triem, of Manchester, dressed the in
jury and Mr.. Stephenson is getting along
nicely. Mr.. Boyer went down to see
him Monday.-Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

Speaking of perfect happiness. ever
notice boy carrying pup7-Atchison
Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

II you discover that you have made
a mistake, don't stubbornly insist upon
keeping it up; let 60 and run.-Atchi-
son Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

There is go mucn competition in the
world that the man who makes good
living should be hero with his WON.
en- folks.-Atchison Glolsa.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-16
500 Reward, 500.

The leaders of this pap,~ win be
pleased to learn that there is at least
)ne dreaded disease that science has
been able TO cure In all its stages
and that IS Catarrh Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now
known 10 the -, koal fraternity
Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease. requires ssNshtutionol treat
ment Halls CatarIh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon tho
blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
TEN, thereby destroying the founda
sion OF ,he disease. and giving tIe pa
iiont strength by building up the con
5 tuition and assisting nature in do
1g 50 work The proprietor have
s much faith 'r its eWAIiye movers
Aat tkey ohCs One hundred dollar
sor Aartase ihai i iaiis 70 cure Send
iog lias of te7limonials
Adlreos r o. Cheney aud Co.
Toledo .
fqld by drnsgisls zoe.
Halrs Family pills are The beat
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-16

The Republican pgess is very lib
eral Il is not often that newspapers
take il upon themselves to advertise
the business Of outside firms in the
way the'e papers have donated space
TO swafford Bros. of Kansas City, in
a vain attempt 10 make the people Of
Oklahoma believe that Hon. Bill
Cross is not a resident OF Oklahoma
City merely because he sells goods
for on outside firm. The same sort
of logic would make every insurance
agent attorney, commission merch-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-16

Old Sid Clarke. the fuzzy throated
piccabil Of a past dynasty, has inject.
cd sufficient dope into his hide to be
come temporarily rejevenated. He l.
at present tapping on his coffin in
order to draw attention to his grave
which bears no epitaph Go to, oh,
Sid Thou are a dub. Flynn will pro
vide you meal tickets at Washington
this winter so there is no need of an
excess Of feeling this campaign
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-16

ant and handlers Of other lines OF
business non-residents. II these Re.
publican sheets are not getting any
pay for their ads, they are overlook.
ing an important item, a. that is the
only purpose they serve.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-16

No single subject Is more fraught
with benefit TO the people than good
roads Prominent among the adyo-
caie5 OF this measure stands J ID.
Burke. OF this city II he IS elected
county commissioner he will do all in
his power for the Improvement OF the
rOads and bridges Of this county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-16

Republicans aro making a desperate
enort to have it appear that HOn. Bill
Cross does not stand for immediate
statehood The platform says he does,
be says be does aud advocates the
only method Of action that win secure
an smmediaie settlement OF The state
hsod problem.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-16

Having carried Oklahoma for Nc
CURE Flynn IS now in Connecticut
for the purpose Of saving that awfuiy
doubtful state 10 the Republicans.
That fni he'd Flynn will proceed TO
settle the coal strike.