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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

| About thirty gamblers arrested ut Des
Moines pleaded guilty and were fined SIC
each.
| 1t is assured that the Burlington road
will build new passenger depot in Des
Moines.
The Farmers and Merchants State
| Bank of Washington has Incorporated
capital $4,000.
| The contract has been let for the con-
struction of Clarksyille's opera house
The cost is $4,000.
| A factory for the manufacture of cot
ton horse collars and other leather goods
will locate at Waterloo
The funeral OF the late Il, A. kellogg,
the well-known c. u n. w. Railway
employee, was held at Boone.
The government has forwarded to Gin.
ton sixteen head stones to mark the
graves of departed Union soldiers.
Herman Kroeger of Davenport was
struck by a c., Il. l. & Z. train and re.
ceived injuries that may prove fatal.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw has
taken n cottage for the summer near
Burlington, VT, the State of his birth.
Fred S. Holsten of Burlington was
among the 412 graduates of Yale College
receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws.
| Mrs. Sarah G. Owens. who lived near
| Corning, committed suicide by cutting
her throat with a razor while temporarily
insane.
Judge Bank of keokuk sentenced Cal
Beird, convicted of murder in the second
degree, to the penitentiary for six and
| one-half years. An appeal has been tax
| en-.
A telegram from Chicago announces
the death by drowning in Lake Michigan
of Horace q. Clark, formerly of Iowa
City and Grinnell. He was returning
from Milwaukee to Chicago, and it is
thought fell overheard.
a shooting scrape furnishes the latest
excitement in Nodaway. Samuel Nc
Kown, an old retired farmer. fired three
shots at Charles Todd, painter. one OF
the shots taking effect in Todd's left
arm. The trouble originated over Todd's
persistent attention to McKown's daugh
ter against the latter's wishes and in spite
of his opposition and warnings.
Failure of the crew of the first section
/ VI AiSAShe w. VIZ W nag TIE second Sec
ton resulted in collision ut Oxford
Junction. in which fourteen ears were
ditched and the engine of the seconG
section wrecked. No one was injured, as
the trainmen jumped before the col
lision occurred.
colored boy known MS ."rom," EN-
ployed by William Johnston, of Walker
to care for horses, was almost instantly
killed. He was leading horse to water
when the animal became frightened and
ran away. The hoy held on, but was
thrown violently to the ground. receiv
Ing injuries from which he died in M
hour.
Otto w. Roderick, of South Omaha
caused sensation at the inquest over
the remains OF Clark Meyer, mail clerk
whose dead body was found ON the street
by confessing that himself and two com
panions killed Meyer by beating him tc
death. Roderick was the first witnes.
called. and said that his party met Moyel
on the street, and that the latter passed
an insulting remark. Roderick Their
struck Moyer in the face with club
from the effects Of which he later died.
While assisting in moving piano. yir.
gil Williams Of Mason City was severely
injured. The piano fell from the wagon
and Williams was caught under the in
sHumeRt, He may recover,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
snilor,s Curious Pets.

1t has been said of the jackie sailor
boy that he is so passionately fond of
pets he must have something to love
IL 1t is "only cockroach in n 'baccy
box" This statement was founded on
fact, for one of the most remarkable
pets of an English ship was a mon
strous cockroach. He was four inches
long and one inch broad
One of the sailors had tanned him
and built for him cage with little
kennel in the corner of it. This insect
prodigy learned to recognize his mas
ter's voice, and when he heard him
call would hurry out from his kennel
in response.
Among other odd pets that have been
beloved by English sailors was Il seal.
who had a tank residence on board
and daily round of pleasure and
duty; his pleasure seven meals day,
his duty a bath after each meal. An
other was a deer who would take a
quid Of tobacco with SO much delight
that the fellow feeling aroused by his
appreciative taste made him a general
feyegite
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
The North at Fault, Too.

The fact that nobody grows hysteri-
cal over the Jefferson Davis monument
project seems to indicate that the time
Is not far distant when it will be recog-
nized at the North that the Southerners
were not alone to blame for the great
Civil War. 1t was the condition of
things which made the war inevitable.
The irrepressible conflict had become
acute. OF course, the North was in the
right in its anti-slavery attitude, but
was it not equally blamable with the
South in the Introduction of slavery to
this country? And is the North doing
anything remarkably different from
the South to prevent practical serf-
dom for blacks succeeding the older
form of slavery? How much, for in
stance, is being done to remove the col
or line in work and trade among us?-
Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Future Rule of Uncle Sam.

At the present time the tariff and the
trusts combine to make the strongest
and the most urgent issues before the
people of the United States, and II jul
diciously handled will serve to advance
the Democratic party substantially and
In the end will restore the organization
to power or force needed reforms at
the hands of the Republicans. Aside
from the trust question the tariff issue
is stronger to-day than it was in 1876,
when 1t gave Tilden the popular VOTE
or in 1884 or 1892, when 1t brought
about the election of Cleveland. The
number of industries that have passed
far beyond any possible need of pro-
lection is larger than ever before, and
the injustice of making American con-
sumers pay the excessive prices that
can be demanded where foreign com
petition is restricted by heavy duties
has become more apparent than at any
time in the past.-Kansas City STAR
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
CYCLONE CELLARS.


Means of Protection Against Storms
by People III the West.
The cyclone is by far the worst form
Of disaster that visits this country,
coming at unexpected times and deal
ing death and destruction in such wide
spread manner.
When the summer days bring waves
of heat across the stretches of hot sod,
then the residents of the prairie west
begin to cast their eyes to the wind
ward. They are watching the forma-
ton Of the clouds, and he who could not
distinguish cyclone bank from any
other is indeed tenderfoot. Then the
cry of warning is carried across the
plains, and the members of every fam
lily make for their cyclone cellars. These
cellars differ in various communities.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
The Ohio oHiceho,der.

There is complaint made by the
Foraker element of the Republican par
ty in Ohio that the Federal ofticehold-
ers in that State have been pernicious-
~ active. The President has promised
to inquire into the matter with u view
Of correcting 1t. Now he is up against
1T" sure enough, to use the expression
Of the street. Any Ohio ofiiceholder
would rather give up his office than to
fail to go into campaigns.-Dallas
News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Not Much of an Investigation

Labor Commissioner Wright, wko
has been Investigating" the coal strike
for President Roosevelt, says: 81 have
secured all the information desired
1t will not be necessary for me to go
to the coal fields" A newspaper re-
porter, who could secure "all the infor-
nation DESIRED" without going to
where the information was to be had,
would be a wonder-but he would not
last long enough to make a second In
Observation-Disclosures, N. Y, Argus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Pernicious Activity in ohio,

Federal officeholders in Ohio would
be amazed, indeed, should President
Roosevelt order an inquiry into their
relations with partisan fractional CON
troversies in the Buckeye State. The
Ohio idea in politics is to get office and
fight hard for continuance therein. No
secret is made of activity in party SER
vice, which is both creditable and nee
essary, from the practical workers.
point of view. Investigate, forsooth!-
Philadelphia Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

party ig party of freedom. 1t be-
lieves in equal rights to all 1t favors
no special class over any other class.
1t INDUCES in no legislation that has
for It's object the protection of one
class of citizens over another. The
Democratic party believes that the peo-
pie Of this country have industrial and
commercial rights and that they should
have chance to compete in the open
markets.
The Republican party views the ques-
ton in a very different light. 1t has
always favored special classes, but Its
pet favorites are generally those who
do not need help. 1t increases the
wealth of the rich at the expense of
the poor.
The next great fight that the Ameri-
can people will be likely to face Is the
fight for commercial and Industrial
freedom. News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
street Cor Is Blown un.

Some person unknown to the authorities
placed stick of dynamite on the street
car track Mt Fort Dodge and car run
ming at high rate of speed struck it.
The car was completely wrecked and
three passengers more or less injured. No
arrests have been made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
THE TEMPLEOF DIANA
ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF
THE ANciENTS.----.
This Colossal Structure Was Erected
ut Ephesus, Asia NIinor-was 22O
Years in Building, aud Has Stood
for Several Centuries.

The Temple of Diana at Ephesus was
one of the seven wonders of the an
clients. Ephesus was city of Asia
Minor, thirty-eight miles from Smyrna,
founded by Ephesus, son of Croesus,
and first peopled by Carians and Lei
eyes, islanders of Asia Minor. 1t be-
came great, the trade emporium Of the
east, and was called the eyes of Asia"
The original object of worship for its
inhabitants was small statue Of Di-
ana, beautiful goddess, made Of eb-
ony, and sculptured by Canaitias.
Diana, a daughter of Jupiter and La
tona, to whom many temples were ded-
icated, was a virgin dedicated to per-
petual celibacy To avoid the society
of men she devoted herself to the chase
and other sports and she contrived to
have with her number OF other yir-
gins who had also abjured marriage.
She Wore crescent on her head, car
ried culver and was attended by dogs.
She was of the loftier style Of feminine
beauty. Her limbs were barred, her
feet covered with buckskin as worn by
the huntresses of the ancients, and her
power extended over heaven, earth and
hell. Ephesus liked her because its
prayers to Diana were generally grant
ed. When she failed to answer, the ma
tives tried Christianity, which yielded
better results. a
The Renowned Temple.
To give the statue of Diana, which
was something of a miracle worker, the
prominence it deserved, the Ephesians
resolved to erect gorgeous temple
wherein the goddess could be safely
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Tariff and Trusts.

Democrats may differ on the subject
of expansion and Imperialism, but they
can all unite in the fight against trusts
and high tariff. which has been large
~ instrumental in building up vast
Sombines OF wealth. The Democratic
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
AROUND A BIG STATE
INTERESTING ITEMS OF LATE
IOWA NEWS.
Storm in Southwestern Part of state
Crops Generally Promise well-A
windfnll for State Treasury-Sale of
Des Moincs Telephone System.

The worst storm OF the year visited
southwestern Iowa the other evening.
In several towns it amounted to tor
nado, and fears are entertained that there
has been some loss of life. Tile damage
to corn and unharyested small grains has
been very great. In some places the
rain which followed the storm amounted
almost to cloudburst. AT Oakland there
was Il deluge of water, accompanied by
heavy fall of hail, which did much dam
age. number of other places send in
similar reports of destructive storms. AT
Anthem. twenty buildings were entirely
demolished, and it is feared loss of life
occurred. At Whiting half dozen build.
ings We're demolished and Mrs. Il. W..
Campbell and two members of the fam
lily of William Barber were seriously in.
jured. A number of live stock were also
killed. Trees We're blown down in all
directions and crops We're badly damaged.
There We're number Of narrow escapes.
and loss of life was avoided only by the
use of cyclone cellars. A storm in the
nature of a cloudburst did many thou
sands of dollars damage at Waterloo
The west half of the city was flooded
and many cellars in the business center
flooded to the street floor. Many narrow
escapes from drowning are reported
Scores of people were rescued from their
homes in their night clothes and carried
away in boats.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Nationnl Honor Sacrificed.

Cuba is to be left to her fate. The
Republican Congress, caring more for
the sugar beet and the sugar trust
than for the national honor, refuses to
grant reciprocity, refuses to give the
people of the island such commercial
conditions as make prosperity possible.
Were Cuba strong enough to resent
betrayar by resisting us she would be
held justified by the world in repudiat-
Ing American suzerainty and seeking
in other countries the trade conces-
sions we deny her. Cuba must submit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

Every woman who is victim of the
afternoon party habit is also victim
Of the sick headache habit. Cake and
salads, and sick headache, are cousins
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Crops Arc Promising.


Director Sage of the State crop service
has issued II statement to the effect that
the corn acreage in Iowa has decreased
54,ISO acres within the last month on
account of the excessive rainfall. June
the report showed an increase of J21,-
900 acres over the area planted with corn
last year. The net gain in acreage there
fore, is but 1000 acres. The loss on
account of the wet weather has been
about $5,000,00O. The condition of the
corn. however, is better than last year
at this time by 9 per cent, the condition
being given as % per cent. Winter
wheat is 81 per cent of a crop and spring
wheat 81 per cent, which is better than
the condition last year. The condition
of the other crops follows: Oats, 95 per
cent; rye, 9S; barley, 81; flax. 30; pota-
toes, los; hay, 80; pasture, 1OT; apples,
60; plums, so; grapes, Go. The potato
crop is rs per cent better than it was last
year at this time, but plnms and grapes
are much below the average of last year.
Hay is % per cent better than last year
ana paSturage II per cent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

There are times when man does
well to do nothing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

Summer girls undoubtedly will b.
tass y engaging as ever this yess
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

About thirty gamblers arrested ut Des
Moines pleaded guilty and were fined $40
eoch
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24
Chester Man Missing.

Nahum Bemis of Chester, about 73
years of age. has been missing since
Dec. g. He lived on the Cavendish road
about mile above Gassett's station.
December neighbor found the house
deserted, the door unlocked, one win
dow open and the poultry and horse
very hungry. The selectmen were noti-
fed and search by 20 men was kept up
for one whole day, bur no trace of Mr..
Bemis could or has been found. 1t is
thought he wandered away and per
ished in the snow Mrs. Bemis was
visiting relatives in Bartonsville at the
time.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

In probate court at Greenfield Dec.
l6. William \. Davenport was appoint
ed administrator of the estate of Mrs.
Alma j. Davenport, and the money
will now be distributed to the heirs
Mrs. Davenport was the widow of Oh
iver Davenport, who left an estate of
nearly $500, 600. She received $4,000,
which increased To about 100000 be
fore her death. The larger portion of
the estate of her husband was be
queathed to William Watson Daven-
port, a nephew, and it was found that
Mrs. Davenport's 5 will gave him the larg
er portion of her estate. Those of the
heirs who did not receive considerable
bequests contested the will on the us
ual grounds. A jury in the supreme
court decided in their favor. EXcep-
tions were taken to the full bench, but
they have been overruled. The step
Dee. l6 was the Email one. The eXecu-
tor was allowed 81. .327 for costs and the
appellants 81, S2i, to be paid from the
estate.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

Rev. G.. Campbell Morgan is to de-
liver special Christmas address Dec.
% at East Mortified He is also sched-
uled to speak in the Trinitarian Con-
gregational church of that place at
both the morning and evening serv-
ices of Sunday. Dec. IS Mr.. Morgan
has but recently returned from a
very successful trip to Washing
ton, Wilkesbarre and Chicago, where
he has been working in connection
with the Northfield extension move
ment. The services on Dec. IS are
not only for the students of Northfield
and Mt Hermon schools but will also
afford good opportunity for the peo-
pie of the surrounding towns to hear
the distinguished evangelist. Mr.
Morgan leaves Northfield Jan. on an
extended itinerary which will include
St. Louis, Cincinnati, Atlanta. Den
yer, Omaha, Seattle and many other in
tervening cities.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

The Gardner-S Sullivan bout before
the Fall Mountain Athletic club
at North Walpole last Thursday fur
nished good sport to a large crowd.
The men were matched for a 10
round go and each put up terrific
fight. The rounds ran very even,
Gardner showing up in wonderful
shape and held his own to the end,
though close decision on points
probably would have given Sullivan a
shade the better.
Both men finished very strong show
ing little signs of punishment In the
absence of Referee Roche of Westfield
Manager J. Z. Byrne acted in his
stood, declaring the match draw, a
decision that was satisfactory to both
principals and audience. In the pre-
liminary bouts young Thomas and
young Henry fought six rounds to
finish. Jack Carter of Charlestown,
n. H., won out from Teddy Curran of
keene in IA warm four round bout.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24
Cattle Disease Under Control.

DIR. F. A. Rich, special agent of the
national bureau of animal industry,
who has been at Chester, where the
work of slaughtering the cattle infest
ed with foot and mouth disease is going
on, says the disease is confined to the
towns of Chester, Windham and Wealth
ersfield. A close quarantine is main
tanned. Three hundred and fifty cattle
have been purchased by the govern
ment and all will be killed besides a
large number of sheep, hogs and hens.
The disease is now under control and
will be stamped out.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24
A Hospital for Bellows Falls.

Over 5000 was pledged at Bellows
Falls during the first week Of De-
cember for a hospital to be erect
ed there soon. A soliciting COM
mittee of 60 members is canvassing the
town Systematically so that every per-
son shall have an opportunity to con-
tribute. About $50, 600 will be needed
to meet expenses of building and
equipping, but if only SlO, 900 is sub
scribed, work will be begun in the
spring.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

S75S

Read the first installment of "The
Plunderers'' in today's Reformer. Its
chapters will keep you interested
through the winter.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

Read the first installment of THE
Plunderers" in today's Reformer. Its
chapters will keep you interested
through the winter.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24
English Apple Report.

The market is dull owing to heavy
arrivals. Exports for week ending
Dec. II, 1902:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

May the morrow bring you joy
Undefled by care-alloy;
May your homes be warm and bright
(Not soft coal, but anthracite)
Full of harmony and cheer
Rounding out happy year.
For the old, host'of friends
And the peace that plenty lends
For the married-lovers still
Many little socks to fill,
Lots of cash to spend for toys,
Lots of love for girls and boys;
For the young folks, mistletoe,
With the right one, just below,
And the story and the kiss
That no human heart should miss.
For the children-Oh, if words
Were the songs of happy birds
Sentenced like diadem,
That would be wish for them !
Here's hope that Santa II skip
Not one chimney on this trip!
May he bring the loveliest dolls
And delightfulest fol-de-rols
Such as, in fairy tale,
Some small princess whims regale
Swiftest sled and noisiest horn;
Gun a Roosevelt need not scorn;
Candy and the plummiest cake.
Warranted, no stomach ache }
May you have, when day is done,
And you We fairly out-funned fun,
Just the softest little bed,
With pillow for your head,
And a mother-dearest yet
Who will tuck you into it
With prayer and goodnight kiss
Where's a sweeter wish than this
For subscribers, great good will;
(Greatest with receipted bill)
For its advertisers, trade;
(Matching space for which they paid)
For its workers, joy as high
AS their effort F.; measured by
Earnest, honest work and will
Better purposes to fill.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24
a C@R1STHlAg PR0glArlAT0@N.
S,o99,o9GAo99,o99>o99Ho9
GoSGoSGoS Go&GoSo8oS

The REFORMER thus extends
Christmas greetings to its friends
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

In the hush of Christmas night,
Just before the Birth of Light,
The REFORMER greetings sends
Christmas greetings to its friends.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

NOR SALE--Ferty shoats all sizes, all prices
4 GUILFoRD SPRING FARM H. j. Richmond,
Manager 5l-u
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE-Pigs and shoats also two horses
Il L. IL. & +. A. RICHARDSON. If
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

VNOR SALE-A good second hand upright
L piano in perfect condition. Address Box
6S4 Bratteboro, VT.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

NOR SALE-Two meat sleigh bodies. A. v
Il MAY.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

WANTED - At once, three or four good
w teams on logging job and five or six men
towork in woods HOLDEN II MARTIN, Brat
ehoro, Vt.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

Nofl SsLF-sA Cei3o wi.lI bow asy.i fine ease
i First-class condition. Address, CARL
LE1TsINGER, Box 1S4. II
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24
TO RENT.

FINO RENT-Several good tenements and rooms
centrally located Inquire of E. II. DA-
yENPoRT or Mrs. X. ID. CUTLER,
rTNO RENT-Tenement up stairs, 5 rooms, 500.
CHAs. LANG, Frost st. u
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24
WANTED, FOR SALE, TO RENT, Etc.

NITANTED-At once, good reliable woman
w or girl to do housework. A good home
and good pay. GUILFoRD SPRINGS FARM, H..
j. Richmond, Manager. 5l-tf
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24
Ideal Cash Register for Sale

We have for sale a new Ideal Cash Register
Cost Sl25.00 but will be sold for $4,000. Who
wants it? Come in and see it before someone
else gets it. ULLERI 4 CO., Brattleboro.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-24

CHOPPERS WANTED-S. A. SMITH & Co.
Y 40-tf