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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-25
NEW ORLEANS. La, October "a.

There were no distinctly new features
deyeioped in the spot market to-day: The
bidding OF buyers was generally below
board figures, especially where the lower
grades were concerned. Livernool's break
Of .si.S-hundreths to-day had some slight
effect in. Keeping the demand down hut
the market just now shows something of
an inc!iratio to follow contracts on this
side and holders are not willing to give
very much ground. SO long a the Amerl-
can delivery markets refuse to follow
the English market. Sales, 61.10o bales.
including $500 males to arrive. Quotations
unchanged. The future market opened I
to . points lower. After the call there was
a free run of buying orders, the long ele-
replace those dropped overheard yester-
day. and under this influence prices
moved up some to 6 points. This adj
vance was followed by a series of mod
the close standing meta tos4 points above
vest erdaY'S range. --E.-.-...-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-25
San Francisco (no sales) -.
San Francisco, I'd nref. IN,

San Francisco. I'd pref. (no
salesl ......... .............. 3
st /. Southwestern. pref. 6S1s 6S;;sa
Southern Pacific ~ 71sa 7ola
Seaboard. com. ............... 2stha oo9ia
Seaboard. preferred .......... Al" 41,s
Southern Railway ............ BIZ 3I#s
Southern Ry., pref Ono sales -. 93A
Standard Oil .........,. 6t7 GO
Tennessee Coal and Iron..... e5s 657s
Texas and Pacific ............ al H;s
Union Pacific, com. .......... 1Oi3. 1Q5h
Union Pacific, pref .......... 9lh GA
United States Leather com. 1fla 14H
United States Steel, conn.,. 4oas A0A
United States Steel, pref. sS@s SO
Na.-Car. Chem, coln......... S. eI7s
vac Chem, pref. tno
siitSt *
Wabash, preferred ......... 4Sa4 49,:
Western Union Telegraph. 91ss 9l7s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-25
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
NAvAI-s STORE. MARK

NAvAL-sToRE- MARKETS
WILMINGTON. N. c.. October "a
Spirits Turpentine-N otlli,lg doing; re-
Rosin-steady at s1.2oas1. Is; receipts. 20
barrels.
Crude Turpentine-Frm at s1.15@s3; re-
ceipts, 152 barrels. s.-3< -
Tar-Firm at s1.4C; receipts, 25t barrels:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-25

CINCINNATI. O.. October 24-Hogs-
Active and steady at s4S5@$7.lG.
Cattle-Strong at s2@S650.
Sheep-Steady at s1.50GS340.
Enthusiastically at s4@Si.25.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-25

NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.
NEW YORK, October 24.-tlour-Chset-
tied and 5Gtl0c lower 10 sell
Rye Fiour-Quiet. oo.so a.
Ruckwheat Flour-Quiet at S2.3ogS24o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-25

ALE. Fl. MCDOWELL.
Clerk Council Committees.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
THE MAGIC NUMBER.
A sussestion by the Cynic That Set
the others Thinking.

A suggestion by the Cynic That Set
the Others Thinking.
II often hear of the magic number"
said some one. "What number Is it?"
"Why, nine. of course" replied some
one else. "'rhere are nine muses.. you
know. and you talk Of nine days
wonder. Then you bowl Mt ninepins,
and n cat has nine lives"
"Nonsense!" broke In another. "Sey-
en- Is the magic number. Seventh
heaven, don't you know, and oil that;
seven colors In the rainbow, seven
days in the week. seventh son Of q
seventh son-great fcllow-and"-
flush, tush" remarked third.
"F1ye's the number you mean. A
man has five fingers on his hand and
five toes on his foot, and he has five
senses, and
"Three is undoubtedly the magic
NUMBER" interrupted another, because
people give three cheers. and Jonah
was inside a whale three days and
three nights, and II ut first you don't
succeed, try, try again-three times,
you see!"
This was received with some con-
tempt by the company, and soulful
youth gushed out:
1.-Two. oh. two is the magic num-
ber-oneself and one other. the adored
one-just two!"
A hard featured individual, who had
been listening to the conversation hith-
erto unmoved, here remarked in a
harsh voice:
1.-THE magic number is number one
in this world, and II you want to sue
coed never forget It
An interval of deep thought on the
part of all followed. after which they
went in silently to supper.-Pearson's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

he could not nelp admiring the skill ana
persistency with which he was assail-
ed. His admiration, too, was not UNI
mixed with compassion, for the re-
porter was Ill, poorly clad and had an
annoying cough. One night Mr.. Nc
Kinley took n closed carriage for near
by town Mt which he was announced to
speak. The weather was wretchedly
raw and cold. and what followed is
thus described:
He had not gone far when he heard
that cough and knew that the reporter
was riding with the driver on the ex-
posed seat. The ID 5r called to the
driver to stop and alighted. Get down
off that seat, young man." he said. The
reporter obeyed, thinking the time for
the majors vengeance had come.
Here" said Mr.. Mckinley, taking off
his overcoat, you put on this overcoat
and get into that carriage"
But, Major Mckinley" said the re-
porter, 81 guess you don't know who I
am. l have been with you the whole
campaign, giving 1t to you every time
you spoke, and am going over tonight
to rip you to pieces II can"
II know" said Mr.. Mckinley, "but
you put on this coat and get inside and
get warm so that you can do good
job."-Chnutauquan.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
Prospective Investors

Should look up information regard
Ing lands along and contiguous to the
line of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids Il
Northern Ry., before buying. Profess
sional and business men Of all kinds
should acqualnt themselves with the
many opportunities offered at the new
towns along this railway. On the first
and third Tuesdays of March, April
and May round trip tickets, at very low
rates, will be on sale to points In the
following territory, Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Arizona, British Columbia, Florida,
Georgia, Idaho, Indian Territory. lows,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mantle
ba, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Ne
Drasks, North Dakota, North Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia.
Washington, Wisconsin, northern Mich
igan and Wyoming. Full information
regarding rates, time of trains, etc
will be cheerfully given upon applica
ton to any represen.ive of this com
pany. JNO. q. FARMER,
A. q. =. & I. A. B. Z. r. u N. Rl.
l2w9 Cedar Rapids, la.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

''Why, Brother Dlckey. hardly
knew you, you're looking SO young and
spry! What's up now?"
"Well, sub, I'ze studyin' bout glttin'
married ergin, OATS ALL"
Getting marriedr
Eyes, sub. l made de 'quaintance er
young gal terday. en- she lowed dat
eff I'd shave off my gray whiskers, en-
chop of de hair what on my head, en-
stop limpin' wild de rheumatism, en-
wear cloze what come out de sto', en-
smoke se-gars stidder pipe, en- stop
rreachin' gin dancin', en-, secure my
life in her favor fer hundred dol
lars she'd marry me. Dat how come
look SO young!''-Atlanta Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
For Homeseekers and Land
Investors.

The passenger department of the ILL
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 for 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 at tes
are run by the Illinois Central the first
and third Tuesdays of every month, at
rate of one fare plus $500 and these
excursions should be taken advantage
of by everyone in search of home or
investments in timber or farm lands.
For 9 free copy of this, address the
undersigned at Dubuque, Iowa.
J.F. MERRY,
Asst. Genl. Pass. Agent,
35tf Illinois Central Railroad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

In comparison with the English
tongue foreign tongues seem parsimo-
NOUS in some ways Of expression and
wasteful in others.
For instance, 1t is impossible to ''kick"
man in French. You must give him
a blow with the foot" The Portu-
guese do not wink" at one; they "close
and open the eyes"
In the languages of the American In
dams there is no word with which to
convey the Idea of stealing" perhaps
vague. 1t is related of one OF the early
missionaries that in attempting to
translate the Bible into Algonquin he
could find no word to express love"
and was compelled to invent it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Twice each month. on specific dates, the I'LL.
nots Central will sell at greatly reduced rate
from points on is line north Of Cairo. Ioundtrip
tain points on or reached by Its lines In Ken
lucky. Tennessee. Mississippi. Louisiana and
Alab anna: Also to certain points West and
South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas Oklahoma
and Indian Territory. Particulars Of your I'LL
For q free copy Of the Homeseekers' Guide
describing the advantages and resources o the
South, address j. f. Merry. A. q. r. A., j. @. II.
Ing lands In the famous Yazoo Valley Of Miss.
iSsippi. address X. T. Skene. Land Commissioner
Y. 4 NJ. V. Il. Il Chicago,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

In cases of burns. or scalds, when
the skin is unbroken, cover the burn
with white lead paint, glycerin, fresh
lard, linseed, olive, sweet or lard oil
or soapsuds. If the skin is broken,
pour n mixture of oil and limewater
(either linseed. olive, sweet or lard OLD
In equal parts over the injury. Then
place a soft piece Of white linen or
muslin wet with the oil mixture on the
wound. Then loosely wind bandage
over this, removing 1t from time to
time to wet the linen with the oil mix
ture. Never attempt to uncover the in
Jury.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

knows better'n anybody wouldn't lay
n hand 'gainst him or the company If it
wasn't for the good of the cause. But
run down an got Kirby an Chaplin
that's them that just went up. Did you
see 'em?-an' me an Kirby an Chaplin
is goin' to try to persuade 'em different.
It's no easy job, though, tell you, an
If we can't persuade 'em we all got to
stick together an so with the crowd"
do you mean to say you are not 60
ing to warn him."
please, MISS" said the little man
plaintlvely, you can see how it is. I
can't be a traitor to the laborin' man.
Well, I'll be goin'. So long"
He gathered himself together and
pushed off. and Barbara and Arson
watched him. Looking up the street,
they saw that the mob had started, and
the noise sounded nearer. Barbara
thought of 1mrie alone in their power.
She knew he was always in the office
late on pay night, helping the book
keeper close the pay rolls. He would
pay no attention to the noise of their
coming, putting 1t down to an ordinary
pay night rout until it would be too
late to seek safety in flight. Some
means must be found to acquaint him
of his danger. and that quickly. There
was short cut to the office through
the fields by which person could mr.
rive there before the mob that was TAX
ing the longer road. She appealed to
the man standing beside her with per-
feet confidence that she had only to
give the word and be obeyed.
Mr.. Anson," she commanded, run
down and warn him"-and added am
biguously, "for me. You can cut across
lots to back of the boarding camp and
get there before them"
"Why-er'- began Arson, suddenly
aroused from his speechless interest in
the doings Of theapproachingm mob. ooh,
don't suppose there is anybody down
there at night"
HE always is in the office on pay
nights. saw him go down after sup
per, and he has not returned"
"Imrie, you mean? He probably
passed by, and you did not recognize
him. Don't you think SOP
E mo; Pm sure of it."
But I have never been down that
way, you know; and anyway" as a
happy thought struck him, "there are
the canal police. They will surely be
able to take care of the matter. Be-
lieve me, Miss Elwell, there is no dan
ger"
A sad thing indeed is the abrupt re-
alizatton by q woman that her escort
is not the most courageous man in the
world and ready at all times to brave
the terrors Of the dark and Of unknown
dangers for her sake. She could find
no words for an answer, and inwardly
she wanted mostly to cry. But her lip
curled with an expression of the scorn
and contempt she could not utter, and
she darted into the house; not, how
ever, before he had seen and translated
the look she had given him.
Hooting, yelling and swearing, the
crowd came on, only intent on the pur-
pose they had in view, and paying no
heed to the citizens who looked on
from behind their gates. Arson drew
back toward the house and watched
them. He heard the door slam, and,
turning, he saw Miss Elwell, with
macintosh over her shoulders, and her
fingers nervously pinning q felt hat
to her head. She stepped from the
yeranda and ran across the lawn.
"Stop, stopw he called, but not so
loud as to be heard by the men on the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
A spelling Bee.

Some Of you who think you are well
up In spelling just try to spell the
words in this little sentence:
at is agreeable to witness the I'M
paralleled ecstasy of two harassed ped
dlers endeavoring to gauge the SYM
metry of two peeled pears"
Read 1t over to your friends and see
how many of them can spell every
word correctly. The sentence contains
many of the real puzzlers of the spell.
Ing book.-London Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
The Finishing rouche.

A girl who had been very clever at
college came home the other day and
said to her mother:
Mother. I've graduated, but now
must inform myself in psychology, PHI
lology, biblr'-
"Just wait minute" said the moth
er. II have arranged for you thor
ough course in roastology. boilology,
stitchology, darnology, pathology and
general domesticology. Now, put on
your apron and pluck that chicken"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

They were driving together when
Miss Rocks. unsolicited, gurgled forth
her views upon matrimony. Love Is
a dreary DESERT" she said, "and mar
rage an oasis" whercupon Mr.. Shy.
ly remarked that certainly it did re-
quire q deal of sand."-Boston. Tray
eIer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

All About Spirit and okoboji Lakes.
A descriptive and illustrative book
let of Spirit and Okoboji lakes in north
western Iowa, located along the line Of
the Burlington, Cedar Rapids Il North
ern Ry. will be sent free on application
to the undersigned. This book also
contains the game laws of Minnesota
and Iowa. There are "a number of good
boarding houses and hotels around
these lakes, and plenty of good cottages
to rent.
John G. Farmer,
A. G. p. g. 7. A., b., @. r. & N. Ry.,
l2wl4 Cedar Rapids, 10.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
rHE MAJORS VENGEANCE.

Mckinley and the Reporter Who
Persistently Assailed Him.
During one Of his congressional cam
paigns Major Mckinley was followed
from place to place by . reporter for a
paper of opposite political faith, who is
described as being one of those
"shrewd, persistent fellows who are al
ways at work, quick to sec an oppor-
tunity and skilled in making the most
of it." While Mr.. Mckinley was an
noyed by the Misrepresentation to
which he was almost daily subjected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

"Ah, my friend" sighed old Skin
fynt, who was dying. I'm going a
long, long Journey"
'Never mind" replied the friend, who
knew him. Its all down hill."-Phlla-
delplia Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
$31.7O to California

Tickets on sale every day during
March and April with choice of three
through tourist sleeping cars via. Chi
cago Great Western Railway. For in
formation apply to any Q. G. w. agent
or j. r. Elmer, G. Z. A., Chicago. loft.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

Miss Standardization seems to tend
toward costumes of the last century.
Miss May Budd-How nice! Some
people will be able to make over their
old dresses.-Town and Country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

A hypocrite is like the letter p-the
first In pity and the last in help.-Chi-
cago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
Observation-Disclosures.
. A PAY NIGHT
. LOVE FEAST
ny c. [. DlNGWlLL.
CopyR1onT, 1901, pY C. Z. D1sowALI-
coryn1our, 1861, py C. Z. D1sowAnI.

The little man blinked absently at
the stranger and, turning to Miss Ell
well, said. They're settin' out to give
q reception or somethln' like that-l
don't know what-to Mr.. lmrie for the
-whoap!" He had put out his hand to
steady himself against the open gate,
but missed 1t. and ms he tipped over
his stiffcneu outstretched arm brought
up against tree. He struck nm atti-
tude, with one leg crossed before the
other, the toe Of one boot dug into tho
gravel and arm akimbo. "'S'cuse me-"
he said to no one in particular.
The mention of Imrie's name caused
the girl new apprehension What
about Mr.. Imrie?" she asked anxiously.
"John L.? Why, they're goin' to do
by John l.. as he won't forget for
many day." said Cusack, emphasiz-
ing his words meaningly. "McDon-
AIDS pets don raise trouble very often
Mess they got mighty good reason.
cause they's quiet men, but John L.,
he"-
A hiccough interrupted him.
"What do you mean? Are they 60
ing to harm him? Are they going
down to the canal?" asked Barbara.
"Who? The gang? Sure"
"With what intentlonT
II don know" Then after a slight
pause, "rhey got the key to the pow
der house."
"But, Cusack, they would not harm
Mr.. Imrie, would they?"
"They got nothin' particular 'gainst
John L. or Mac either, but they're des.
prit with their wrongs an the liquor,
dom you see?" He swung about like o
sapllng blown about in the wind. From
down the road the growl of the assem-
bled workers continued undated, Its
suggestive hldeousness effectively yer
flying the tenor Of Cusack's remarks.
"Oh, what do they intend to do tt
him.? said Barbara.
~ don't know-throw dynamite sticks
at him Mess he sees 'em first"
She emitted a frightened little "Oh!
and Cusack observed with satisfaction
that his efforts had been to some pur
pose.
"And you, Andy Cusack." she said
'are you going to stand idle and no
warn him of his danger? Oh, can't yo1
do something's"
Jaw, lady, dom talk that way" sail
Cusack in grieved tone. John I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

A hiccoush interrupted him.
"What do you mean? Are they 60
ing to harm him? Are they going
down to the canal?' asked Barbara.
"Who? The gang? Sure"
"Xith what intentIon?',
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-10
aeaths.


BAKER--0n April 9Th, 1902, Amelia, daughter OF
G. W. and Mary Z. Baker, in her 18th year
BUCKMASTER-In this city. OH April 9Th, 1902
Ann D., widow Of Thomas S Buekmaster, in
her seth pear.
CAPELLE--on April eth, 1902, L. HarTiett wife
Of George s. Capelle.
CooK-In this city. on April 9Th, 1902, Catherine,
wife OF william Cook.
CRossAN--on April 4th, 1902, Wallace Y. crossan,
aged 70 years.
DOWNS--tu this city, on April 9Th, 1902 Walter
c. Downs, aged q years
DolLE-In this city on April 4th, 1902. Edward
Doyle
HAYEs--In this city. on April Sd, 1902, Patrick
II. Hayes. aged % years.
HlBBARD-on April 9TH, 1902, John Hubbard, in
his 10th year
HOFFECKER--I this city, on April 9th, 1907,
Joseph " Hoftecker, aged II years.
LIONS--lu this city, on April 9th, 1902, Lille,
daughter OF stephen Lyons aged months
MoCLINTOCK-lu this city, on April 4th, 1902,
Emma l.. Carter, wife Of Daniel McClintock,
aged Is years.
McNES--ln tins city, on April sth. 1902, Bridget,
wife of James j. McYey, aged SO years.
MILLER--In this city, on April Sd, 1902 Margare
:. Miller, wife of Charles Miller.
PATTERSON--ln this city, oil April g. 1902 Mar
garet, daught er of George and Mary Patterson,
aged months
RYAN--in this city, on April 5th, 1902, Patrick
Ryan aged y years.
WHITEMAS-,In this city, on April 4th 1900,
Sarah A.. widow OF Henry Whiteman, in her
65th year.
WARD-In this city. on April gth, 1862, Joseph,
infant SON of Joseph and Maggie Ward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-10
SUIT AGAINST TROLLEY COMPANY.

John Berlkery of West Hoboken, n. d.,
Makes Claim for Work Alleged to Have
Been Done I'm Kent County.
John Berkery, railroad contractor
of West Hohoken, N. j., through his at
torneys, Messrs Hoffecker Hoffecker,
Tuesday brought suit against the
Delaware General Electric Railway Co.
of Kent county to recover for work and
labor alleged to have been performed
by him last summer in grading on the
line of the road. The amount claimed,
it is understood, is about $4,000.
This is the company which few
days since filed certificate of dis
solution at Dover. Under the law,
however, it is claimed that its liability
for its Indebtedness continues. A new
company called the Delaware Electric
Traction Co. has been chartered to
take its place and, so it is said, build
the line
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-10
YOUNG WOMAN SHOT.

yiciously Attacked by u Man who Is Al
legged to Have Acted Improperly Toward
Her.
A warrant was issued by Magistrate
Smalley of Christian Tuesday for the
arrest of Charles Blanes, colored,
charging him with committing an as
sault upon Julia Smith, age Is years,
also colored, of Red Lion, with intent
to commit murder, and the authorities
have been asked to make search for
Blanes, who is evidently trying to keep
out of their way. The warrant is in
the hands Of Constable James F. Porter
of Newport, and he was in the city yes
terday searching for the negro
The Smith girl has been living with
her mother near Red Lion. On Mon
day afternoon, during the absence of
her mother, u young colored man en-
tered the house and made an improper
proposal to her. which She says she re-
sented, and afterward she threatened
to tell ner mother and make trouble
for the intruder, whereuron the latter
drew u revolver and shot her in the
left breast, The bullet struck Il rib
and glanced off, lodging in the wall of
the room. 1t ploughcd furrow in the
flesh, however, causing an ugly wound.
The man was evidently of the opinion
that he hal killed the girl, as she fell
to the floor, and he fled, and nothing
has been seen OF him since. 1t is sup
posed that lie has left tho State. The
man Is believed to be Bianes.
Neighhors who heard the shot ran
to the house and found the girl to be
pretty badly frightened. She was
bleeding, and not knowing how seri
ously she had been injured, the neigh
bours took her to Christiana, where
she has relatives. DR.. Peters was
summoned and dressed the wound,
which is not considered serious.