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

From our point of view we are very
nearly at the top, if in fact we have
not passed just over the hill. For the
most of the last four or five years we
have been favored with almost contin-
uous advance in prices not merely In
agricultural lines but in all lines. The
grains and live stock have advanced
mainly because of scarcity, the result of
last years drought. The dullest have
foreseen that this cannot be maintained
after year of reasonably good crops
the nation over. Railroad stocks and
industrisls have advanced out of all
proportion. Stocks that sold at from
40 to 6u cents on the dollar five years
ago are now selling at 100 to 200. In
dustrials, or trust stocks, have been
advanced without reason. This ad-
vance cannot be maintained. Labor
has advanced, not.as rule in proper
tion to the price of food stuffs and stocks
or even the price of goods, but it is safe
to say that 1t is higher on gold basis
than it has ever been before.
There is naturally limit to this
advance. Much of the advance has
been speculative and in the way
of discounting future which will
never be realized. We had better, there
fore, prepare for lower prices in all lines
in the next two years. We are now
approaching the presidential election,
which always exerts more or less dis
turbing influence on prices, and the
next one will be no exception to the
rule. 1t Will no doubt create q great
deal more disturbance than the last
one, but not 80 much as in the year '96
and for obvious reasons.
In saying this we do not wish in any
way to creata feeling of alarm. In
fact we do not look for panic such as
that of 1913. The organization of capi-
tai and labor are both too complete;
but it is safe to look for gradual set
tling down of prices and halt in the
tremendous pace we have been keeping
up for the last four years. 1t is a good
time to get out of debt and stay out, or
else to limit indebtedness 10 a point
where 1t can easily be taken care Of
There is no need of alarm or excite.
ment, but there is need of making Judi
cious investments such as good land at
reasonable price, land that has normal
value because of its capacity for pro-
duciDg something that the world needs
and which will eventually rise in price
even if it does fall or become dull il
price temporarily.-Wallacea Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
Business Opportunities For All.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best sgri-
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and busi-
ness men successful. We have a demand
for competent men, with the necessary
capital, for all branches of business.
Some special opportunities for creamery
men and millers. Good locations for
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbuyers. Cores.
pondence solicited. Write for Maps and
Maple Leaflets. w. 7. Reed, Industrial
Agent, 604 Endicott Building, st. Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
sTEEPLE CLIMBING.
1t Is Dark as Well ns u Dangerous
Business.


Business.
Steeple climbing is in truth dark
business" says the Boston Transcript
for 1t Is the custom of experts to make
the frat ascent and place the rigging
at night. Then, when the townspeople
wake, they are amazed ut finding the
the steeple conquered. The man who
makes II success of steeple climbing
must be determined, persistent and
ingenious. He must solve many n
practical problem in hoisting great
bodies aloft. He must know how to
fasten hook over the top Of a sky
scraping chimney. He must have the
nerve to paint steeple that sways
like a pendulum at the slender top.
He must be able to tear down, build
up, gild, paint, place electric wires and
do many another task that would be n
problem on the solid earth.
There are many ways of getting up
steeple, and when all others fail the
man will tie rope round it and then,
with coil OH his back, walk round
and round 1t until the entire steeple is
covered with rope and he has probably
been round it fully 800 times.
But steeple is not the most difficult
height to climb. Straight, tall chin
neys are the hardest of all. There a
man has to work with might and main
to lift himself inch by inch from the
ground tc the top. Sometimes the top
is 300 feet high. When 1t is reached,
hook is placed over the edge, pull
ley is made fast. the swinging chair is
hauled up and work begins.
When the chair is near the top, it is
easier to work. because the ropes are
short; but when they lengthen, as the
ground is approached. there is tend
ency to swing. and the wind gives
impetus.
The mans safety depends upon the
hook. and until he has raised himself
almost to the top it is impossible for
him to see whether or not the hook
has been properly adjusted. More than
once steeple climber has seen when
within ten feet of the top that corro-
sion of the iron and the collection Of
SCOT have so thickened the wall that
the hook is merely balancing on the
top, so that the slightest pull in the
wrong direction would drag It off.
Again. the bricks are often loose at
the top. and the hook is likely to tear
them away.
One of the natural difficulties to con.
quer is the swaying of all high stee-
pies and chimneys. In gale a stee.
pie point will sway foot and a half.
Usually it sways from seven to nine
inches Painting it means reaching
for spot on the right side and finding
1t on the left. and when making dive
for 1t on the left to see it sway back
to the right. Yet in spite Of the con-
stant danger a born steeple climber
exults in his work and is at home only
when high above the world. He can
stand triumphant at any height if he
can have two and half square inches
to bear his weight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
The New Baby.
!, Yes. I've go, a little brother.

Yes. I've got a little brother.
Never asked to have him, either,
But he's hero.
They Just went away and bought him,
And, last week the doctor brought him,
Weren't that queer?
When heard the news from Molly,
Why. / Thought mt first twas Jolly,
gfuse you see.
l s'pOsed could 20 and get him
And then maniInH, course, would let him
Pny with me.
But when hal once looked at him.
why" l says. Great snakes, Is that him
Just that mlte!"
They said yves" and "Ain't he cunnin'?"
And thought they must be funnin'-
He's sight,
He's so small It's Just umazn'.
And you'd think that he WAS blazin',
He's so red.
Aud his nose Is ike a berry,
And hc's bald az Uncle Jerry
On his head.
Why, he isn't worth a brick,
All he does is cry and kick,
He cant stop.
Won't sit up. you can't arrange him,
j don't see why pa don't change him
Al ihe shop.
Now, we've got to dress and feed him,
And we really don't need him
More'n frog;
Why'd they buy n bnby brother
When they know I'd good deal rather
Have dog?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

Poverty has been the common lot of
the gold pioneers. Marshall and SUIT
ter, who found the precious metal in
California; Fairweather, the prospector
OF Alder gulch; Russell and Gregory,
the pioneers of COlorado-all died poor.
Comstock, who unearthed the Com.
stock lode, the richest silver vein, COM
mitted suicide because of his hard
luck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

Lawyer Ito timid young womam-
Have you ever appeared as witness in
suit before?
Young Woman (blushing)-Y-yes. sir;
of course.
Lawyer-Please state to the jury just
what suit it was.
Young Woman with more conf
dencc)-It was nuns yelling, shirred
down the front and trimmed with
lovely blue. with hat to match
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

Old Gentleman-Why are You crying,
my little man?
Small Boy (sobbing)-I dreamed last
night that the school burned down,
and
Old Gentleman (sympathetically)-
Oh, but don't believe that it has.
Small Boy-Neither do l. kin see
the top of it over the hill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
Never Make IL Player,

First Caddie-l saw We carrying for
the minister, yesterday, Donald. What
kin o player is he?
Second Caddie-Man, he'll never max
Il gowffer! Dye ken what he says
when he misses the ba'?
First Caddie-No; what does he say?
Second Caddie (dlsgustedly) = Tut,
tut.'-Ilasgow Times
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

He (bitterly)-Your answer would be
different II We're rich enough to
shower you with golden eagles.
She-lt might be different. possibly,
If YOU should cover me so completely
that couldn't see--New York Week
1v ,g1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

decline to sec ier.' 1t flashed over
my mind in an instant. l had pre-
scrlhed for the wrong sister. l was
entirely too clever"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

!. M. PEAaSE.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLLECT
y OR. All business entrusted to HIM given
prompt attention. Office In City Han block,
second floor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
Our Business Directory.
HoLLlsrsRL LUMBER co.


r UMBER and all kinds Of building materials
IL Posts and Coal, Corner of Delaware anu
Madison streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
A.THoRPE.

.DROPRIETOR OF KALAMITY's PLUM
L der Store and Dealer In Clothing. Boots,
Shoes. Notions. SIC. Masonic Block Manches-
ter, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

o. e. Gates.

NITY DRAYMAN. Am prspared to do all
" work In my line, Moving household goods
and pianos 3 speciality. All work viii receive
prompt attention. A share Of your patronage
is solicited. Charges right. Give your draylng
TO man who has come to stay.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
pErEa aoAanwAy

PETER B0ARDWAY.
hEALER IN flour. feed. hay straw, Maquoke.
u Is lime, stucco, and common and Atlas ce-
ment. Telephone 1l3. Lower Franklin st.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

iSsuEk YogR PROPERTY aKa.ns, cyclone.
Co., BhoNsoS 4 as GesS!s rs0sniz
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

VIO0s Ts ONF1NEEN.
A RCHITECT AND BUILDING SUPERIN-
~ TENDENT.S. L. Corner, Sth and Main ST.
Dubuque. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

QUAKER MILL CO.
TNLoUR and Feed. Manufacturers of the cele.
II btated White Satin and White Pearl Flour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

RlDDELL q CO.,
nRY GOODS, Carpets, Millinery, Hats and
~ Caps, Boots and Shoes etc., Main ST.
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

schAaLes. THE TAILOR.
MERCHANT TAILOR and Gents Furnishing
M Goods. Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

A.E.PETERsoN.
nEADER IN Groceries. Provisions, roti
~ cry, Fruits. etc. Main Street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
7, r, MOONEY.

(Successor to Lee Bowman.)
RLACkSMITH and Wagonmaker, Delhi.
~ Iowa. Work done promptly and In work
mhnlike manner. Charges reasonable Your
ps'rnhase solicited. ibtf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
GEO. S LISTER.

HARDWARE, STOVES, TINwARE, ETC:
II Keeps frst-class timer and does all
nos Of repairing with neatness and dispatch.
tor, opposite First National Bank. Main 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
F. WERKMElsTER,

r. WERkMElSTER.
GENERAL DEALER IN FURNITURE,
VI Cofins. Picture Frames. Etc. A complete
stock Of furniture and Upholstery always on
hand, at prices that defy competition. A good
Hearse kept for attendance at funerals Earl.
yille, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
DENTISTS.

MANCHESTER MARBLE WORKS
is prepared to furnish Granite and Marble
Monuments and Head Stones Of various de-
signs. Have the county right for Sipe's Pat
eut Grave Cover; also dealer in Iron Fences.
VIII meet all competition. Hf q.
WIN. MCINTOSH.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22
RECALLING A LETTER
HOW YOU MAY GET 1T OUT OF THE
MAIL AFTER POSTING 1T.

The Postal Authorities HIVE n sya-
TEN by Which :, Document May De
Reclaimed IL Application IX Made
Before 1t Is Delivered.
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". N. Boz NroN J.F. MoEwlN.
BO~NTON q McEWEN.
IA tATCHMAKERS, Jewellers and Ensravers
w dealers In Watches, Clocks, Silver and
lated Ware, Fine Jewelry, Spectacles, Cutlery,
4ns'cal Instruments. ETC., Main street.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-05-17

private buildings in said county, or Of any
city or town therein. and for motive power
and o.her purposes; and the said corpora
ton is hereby authorized to lay. purchase,
construct or build lines, conductors and co.,
dnits under, along, upon or over the streets,
squares, lanes, alteys, roads or ways wbht-o-
ever IN said county, or any city or town
therein. and over. under and along Huy
private property in said county. the cuus-nt
of the owners being f-st had and obtaiu, d
and to connect the same with any manutuc-
tory, car or conveyance and in general to
manufacture sell, furnish or supply electric
light and power. or street electricity AMI
electric machinery aud supplies for m aud
all purposes that may be desired or rtq6ir'd
and to use the necessary means for the ac-
complishment OF the purposes of this incor-
poratiOD; and the said corporation is also
empowered to use any roads. alleys and high
ways OF the county, and the streets, lan.s
allevs of any city or town in SAID county.
subject always to any ordinance that mn, h
passed bv the municipal authoriti-- of sucli
town or "itt. or the County Commits -lunrf.
of said county a. to the use, occupation, II =
ing up, repairing nr destroying such STR r's
, roads or HIGHWAYS In conformity to such
dipauces or rules, provided that authority It.
enter or plss through any county, clty or
muniripA itN must l"" first had md ohtsi, "a
from the GCuhiy Commissioners and iron, Il q
proper Officers 1t sncn cit es ur niuniripaliti..
SECTION S Aud he 1t further enacted, That
the said company j. herrhv Huthnriz d [
enter into any agreement with any passenrer
railway company OF this or any other State
for the making If track connections. and TO
| make agreements with such railways tor the
carving and transportation Of pn--erp-rs
freight and parcels of each over thn eth, r;
and 1t is authorized 10 consolidate WITH, q,
lease other RAILWAYS. ard also (" build and
construct lateral branches not exceeding
twenty miles in leLgth
SECTION g. Aud ba 1t further enacted, That
, the said company II also an' horiz.d to Dor
row money ON its property and franchises.
and to issne bonds for the payment OF the
same by morfgav" OF the said property and
| frauchis"s, provided, however. that it shalt
not tssn" sncn mortgage hnn!s in excess 81
its capitnl sto"t
SECTION TO- AID be Il Iur,hrr enac 81
OF III passage.
Ar!nn,-r \ptil :, I92.
JOiN WALTER SMITH
',tInu
JOHN HEBNER
P.r srn IL, 1t Sen.,e
NOBLE l. Nl'GHELL.
Sp.HK,r,f Tie II n.-- VI D.hy.. :
Olho9 ut the Chief CIrrk II ,u.rnt DaE a.s,.:
errh. o-rtfy that HE y going il
tru" copy OF au Act of f"r G-n-.a' A,s~u-
bly, Ct "a ry'so1, passrL al the Januar
S. ssion, 1902
B. l. SMITH,
Chief CLERK of the hnn,s If Del, gates.
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il not possessed of the property to her sole
and s-pcrate use, and authorized to contract
i"t the same. or nou cumpoS mentis. or for
any oit'-T Cause be lrGdtA incapable It CON
tracing. or nv ~ the ruuGtN IN which such
property n' SO "h'h -n"h i'r"r"rty may be-
wanted, sali Company Is hrt-by authorized
aud empowered TO acquire the same by con
demnHiIOr, III The maLHer set il nth Ia Section
Que hundred aud sixty. seven and OF e huud, ed
aud sixty .>.v'n A of Ar;lc.e twrIty THREE u
the Code OF Pubic General Laws of MARY.
land title "GorporatiOLs, or any suppl
meutS or amendments th'r'tn, instead of IL
the manner let forth in Sect II two hundred
forty-seven Of said Articl. twenty three. pro-
viaed, boWeger: that If the same les situat, d
partly in one county aud PATTY IN an ad.
joining county, the said condemnation pro-
ceediDgs may Ia Instituted and carried on 10
either one of sad counties with IKE fleet rs
If same were wholly situated ia the county
wherein said proceedings are conducted,
but It Is rXr'css provided thai the ril TT 1 {
condemnation hereby grated Ia said Com
pany or that It may pthe' wise have under
he general laws Of this State shaft not ie
construed to authorize 1t to acquire 10 that
way any of the lands, rights, privileges or
property in Cecil or Hartford Countit s. in the
State OF Maryland, used. owned, occupied
appropriated. contracted for or Lrre,it. r ac-
CURED by the Susquehanna Power aiii Paper
company, WHOSE cnarter was amended hY
the Acts Of 1900, Chapter 248 of III. Laws If
Maryland. nor any of the rights Of pr"p,.r',
or either Of the other corporation MI toned
In and excepted from the provisions OF the
said last named Act.
SECTION And he it fur;h =, acted, That
this At shall take ff"ct from the tate of lis
passage.
Approved Ap il u. Ign2
JOHN v ,l.TEit SNIrh
Governor.
JOHN IiUBNFR,
Pits;deut oi the =, uatr
NOBLE l.. MITCHELL
Speas er'f HE H0us- of Delega -.
Office OF Vie Chief CT TX Ho !se " Delegates:
hereby rtfv that the afoIegnirg ia a
true copy Of an Act of th- General As-em-
bly, o' Maynard, passed at ,he Januar,
Session, 1902
B l.. SMITH,
Ch,pi Clerk ot the House of Delegates
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Wharf at Pcrryville.
CiAP iTR i9l.
Se2rasaty of the Senate

CHAPTER i9j.
AN ACrgfanElng TO I. M,rs4u Owens of
Ceoi! Couu.y, Maryland. h's heirs
aud assigns, 5ll@ nigh, to cousarI ct
Ind maiB,,il whaIf ia The SUE
quehaunA R,var, tn low water ina K
trun and on 9b. troat of his los Ct
land, ia III aaa. the to"u OF Perry
uilie, in s.il Ctea County.
WHEREAS, I. MJr-;I III o yeas is I'll. owner
Of a lot OF land, IN uc utir iowa 81 PHrryvl,ie
In Cecil County, STATE ri M4rylsud fcuutlug
on the Sl-quenauna River. being tn" same
lot of land which was allotted to him 10y the
Circuit Court for Crcri County aforesaid
In the division of thu real Estate al Elmore
Ovens, deceased, i,ut being also The same
lot of land which Is tc-rrth.d in Il deed frUla
certain George Ell ll'mnu aud wifi. to GER
tain NlrSacet@ j. O yeas anl othecs, date
the eleventh day Of nsrember, 1894, aAd rr
corded in Lib2r J. L G No S, folio 597. one
Of the Land Record Books Of said Ge,il
County.
SECTION |. O. il Enacted by the General
Assembly OF MHryldnd. That the right Is
hereby granted to the said 7. Morgan Owens.
his heirs or assigns. 10 construct and main
tam IA wharf on the aforesaid lot OF and iuto
tho Snsqpehanua River to the low water
mark Of said river.
SECTION 2. b Enlctci I, That this Act shall
take effect from the date Of it, passage.
Approved April :, 1902.
JOHN WALTER SMITH,
Governor
JOHN Hu&NER,
President ct tie Senate
NOBLE. l.. MITCHELL,
Speaker of the House of Delegates
Office of sha Secretary OF tn e Senate;
hereby certify Thai the atoregoing is a
true copy of an act OF the General Assem-
bly, of Maryland, passed q. the January
Session, 1909.
ALFRED RITTER,
Secl etary of the Senate.
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Act and upon the affidavit made, that per-
son has violated any of the provisions OF
this Act. to forthwith issue his warrant
directed 70 the Sheriff or to any Constable
commanding him to arrest the person so
charged, and to bring him or her forthwith
before such Justice for trial and If upon
such trial the said Justice shalt find that the
person arrested has violated auy Of the pro-
visions Of any Section OF this Act AMI such
person shall fail TO pay forthwith the fine i'm
posed by said justice together with the cost
Of prosecution. such person shall be commit
ted hv said Justice to the custody OF the
S',ariM for thirty days, unless said fine and
costs b. sooner paid.
SECTION 80 E, b. 1t enacted. That this Act
snail take effect from the date of its passage.
Approved April 8, 1902.
JOHN WALTER SMITH,
Gov ernOr.
JOHN HUBNER
President Of the Senate,
NOBLE l.. MITCHELL.
Speaker of she House Of Delegates.
Office OF the Chief Clerk House OF Dele
gates:
errby certify Thas 'h- aforegoing is a
true copy of an Act OF she General Assem-
bly,f Maryland, passed at the January
Session. 1902
Il. l.. SMITH,
C',ri Clerk Of the House Of Delegates.
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| axes Paid in Error.

AN ACT to authn ~, ADJ hir.cs the
County Commi s"ntrs Of Cecil
County 10 refund t, tn h. ira vt
Mary II Buid tRn hundrrd and
fifty dnila . and foIt> seven c4nts
money enormously "a Il into the
Trea.ury 4 Cecl C"urr, a. taAps
in the Yeas 1857 1858. 1869. 1870.
1871, lS72 1873, 1874 1877, 1870,
1877, 1879, 1879 1870 1881. 1882,
1888, 1874. 1855. $50 1887, 1889,
1889. 1880 1894 1892 1898, 1891,
1895.
SECTION / Is il enacted by tn" General
Assembly OF Mar>IaLd, that th" Comfy Com
II i--toners ut Ceri, County, Mar> land, he
aud they are hereby authorized aud directed
~ refund to IT," heirs of Mary II. Budd two
hundred and nfry dollars and forty-seven
r"uts, money erron", usly pail into the
County Treasury, rs comfy taxes for the
wears 1867 1868, 1863 1870. 1871 1872 1873.
1874. 1875. 1876, 1877. 1878, 1879 1890, 1891
1882. 1893, 1881 1885, 1886. 1887, 1888, 1889,
1850 1891, 1892 1898, 1891, 1896
SECTION 2. And be it enacted. that this
Act shall take effect from the date Of its PAS
sage.
Approved Maroh 80 1902.
JOHN WALTER SMITH,
Governor
JOHN HUBNER,
President of the Senate,
NOBLE l.. MITCHELL.
Speaker Of the Ho1,e OF Delegates.
Office of the Chief Clerk, House of Dele
gates.
hereby certify. That the afnregoing is
true copy Of au ACT OF the General As
sembly OF Mary land, passed at the January
Session, 1902
B. l. SMITH.
Chief Clerk OF the House OF DELEGATES.
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BuffingtOn'S
Rising Sun,
Maryland.
TheGreat Center
for

Furniture and Carpet dis
tribution, FL more Bedroom
Suits, part of which came last
week, more expected in May.
No time to get old they come
and go in steady stream, it
looks as though we were SELL
ing furniture and carpets too
low, however that is our way
of doing business and will so
continue