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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
MARRIED TO AN EARL
Miss Alico Thaw of Pittsburg Becomes
the Bride of the Earl of
Ynrmoutl.

Pittsburg, April 27.-George Francis
Alexander, earl of Yarmouth, accom-
panied by the family barrister, Lord
James, visited the courthouse and OBJ
tanned a license for his marriage to
Miss Alice 1haw, of this city, ut 4
o'clock in the afternoon.
The only distinguished feature Of
the proceedings was that the earl
filed out his own application instead
of being. piled with the questions that
are usually answered by the majority
of the applicants. The ceremony was
performed III Calvary Episcopal
church. Eclaborate preparations had
been made and the wedding was the
most brilliant seen in Pittsburg for
years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
Paying Taxes by Rural Mail.

Logansport, Ind, April 23.-Taxes
are being collected by new method
in this county. Since the rural mail
routes were established County Treas
urer Obenchain hashiredstenographers,
and every day letters are mailed to
farmers calling attention to taxes due,
and requesting that the debtors pro-
cure money orders of the rural carrier.
The plan is proving successful.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
Cos, of the Strike in output.

Wilkesbarrc, Pa, April 23.-T'he an
nual report for 1902 of James q. Roder-
ick, chief of the state bureau of mines,
shows that the total production of an
thracitc coal last year was 36.911, 551
tons. This is Il decrease of 22,994, 400
tons, compared with the production of
1901, due to the five and half
months strike,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
sLAY 1000 IN BATTLE.
British Forces InHict Heavy Loss on
Mad Mullah's Troops, and Relieve
Colonel CohEe.


Colonel Cobbe.
..!!en. Arabia, APRIL 2z-5R Fisa aier.
General Manning, after an engagement
with the Mad Mullah's forces, has re-
lieved Colonel Cobbe, near Gumburru,
Somaliland, forty-five miles westward
of Galadi. About 1000 of the null
lahs men We're killed. The British
loss is not known.
The few details obtainable of the
disaster to Colonel Plunkett's detach-
ment April IT, which made this relief
expedition necessary, show the null
lah's forces consisted of 1000 horse
| men and 10000 spearmen. They sur.
rounded Colonel Plunkett's force in
the open and the Somalis, after a
heavy rifle fire, charged repeatedly,
with their horsemen and spearmen, on
all sides.
l The British detachment held out I'M
| til its ammunition was exhausted and
then charged with the bayonet, but it
was ultimately overwhelmed by weight
of numbers. The British force fought
until all of its officers and ITO mer
were killed. Most Of the handful OF
men who reached the camp were
wounded. The Somalis' losses are re
ported to have been enormous.
The mullah's forces are reported tt
aggregate from 5000 to 1000 mounted
men and about $4,000 spearmen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29

i
Murray a Mueller bill man, called for
| the election of speaker pro TEN.
Charles Allen, of yermillion was Sc
lected, but had difficulty in forcing his
way to the speakers chair. The aisles
were thronged with crowd so eX-
cited that it was almost a mob. Event
ually he made the passage, and Henry
BETTER was made clerk. 1t was found
exceedingly difficult, however, to ac-
complish business.
Wild Scenes in the House.
Wild scenes, equaling the most
stormy in the history of the general
assembly, We're enacted while the
Indy measure was being gaveled
through. Personal encounters resulted
during the struggle that attended the
vote. on the measure. and these We're
YYeae1tithled X Indy faction
session.
Speaker Miller's refusal to grant the
demands for roll-call brought forth
tumult of cries from both factions,
the Mueller men keeping up an in
cessant demand for the roll-call. The
latter tried to force their way down
to the speakers desk. in order to get
his attention and compel him to grant
the coll-call Their passage was
blocked by their opponents, and many
personal encounters resulted on the
floor of the house.
Adjournment Is Forced.
AS NIillers gavel fell the last time
ordering the bill to third reading,
the riot increased. Members tried to
reach the speaker to pull him out of
the chair, and if necessary to do him
personal violence.
In the midst of the great confusion
and dozen fist fights in differen
parts of the house, the speaker agar
swung his gavel, and, on motion O
Representative Morris Of Chicago, de
clared the house adjourned until 2:3l
in the afternoon.
/ The riots broke out again, and, Gfte
n few of the fights had been stopped
the insurgent members, who are stand
ing for the Mueller bill, made an effor
to reorganiZe the house On their owl
account, regardless of the speaker ant
the regular organization. Member
stood on the top of their desks yellin
vociferously, pounding with chairs
waste baskets, spittoons, boards an
, anything else they could reach tina
, would make noise.
l Allen Made Speaker.
! AS Speaker Miller stepped dow
t from the platform and started to hi
f room, Representative A. G. Murray Q
! Springfield, standing on his desk, at
' dressed the members of the house an
: urged them to proceed to reorganiz
| because of the abdication of th
q speaker.
o He suggested Charles A. Allen c
n Hoopeston, father Of the Allen Law
g temporary speaker. Allen was d.
clared elected by the bowling member
A and escorted to the chair.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29

Lincoln, Neb., April 27.-President
Roosevelt and party became the
guests of the state of Nebraska at
4:45 o'clock in the afternoon with the
arrival Of the special train at Alliance.
Neb. U.itil the party leaves the state
Tuesday the president will De accorded
one of the most brilliant and hospita-
bic receptions ever given to an execu-,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
KID MCCOY BADLY BEATEN


Detroit. April 2S.-Jack Root, of
Chicago, was given the decision over
"s.Ilid" Mccoy at the end of the tenth
round before crowd that packed
Light Guard armory to its capacity.
The bout was a one-man affair from
beginning to end, Mccoy never having
a chance.
Root landed at will with left and
right to face and body, and generally
without IL return. The men weighed
in close to 1T5 pounds. Bat Master
son was the referee,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
The Riot in the Illinois House of Repre-
eantatives

Inc H1OL IN the llunOlS mousse VI RepIe-
sentatives.
For some time past the republican
party of Illinois has been controlled by q
dangerous gang of men. The Lorimer-
Yates-Miller machine is composed of
as desperate pack of lawbreakers as
ever infested great state.
Legislation affecting street car fran
chises in Chicago, worth hundreds of
millions of dollars, is being considered
by the Illinois legislature, and one day
last week the gang in attempting to
override the will of large majority of
the members of the house, caused a
riot during one of the sessions of that
body.
The constitution of the state of IL
linois provides that upon the written
request of five members, the speaker of
the house shall order q roll call upon any
QUESTION. This provision of the constitu-
ton has, during the present session, been
CONTEMPORARY ignored by the gang.
Speaker Miller has refused to permit q
roll call upon any question affecting the
the street car companies, and no matter
how the members would vote orally he
would declare motions carried or de-
feated according to the wishes of his
political machine. Finally 81 represen
tatives, nearly two -thirds Of the mem
bership of the house, petitioned in writ
ing for roll call, but the speaker dis
regarded their wishes the same as he
had been disregarding their votee. He
declared an amendment to bill car
ried, when the vote was fully ten to ont
against it, and that was the commence
ment of scenes of violence. A genera
melee followed in which number o.
representatives were knocked down ant
the speaker fled from the capitol build
ing to escape well merited personal in
jury. AS soon as quiet was PARTIAL,
restored the house recognized by cleo
ing speaker pro tenn, and the revolu
tionary work of the gang was prompt
.rescinded.
The final outcome will probably n
suit in the complete overthrow of tn
machine which has been dominant j
republican politics in Illinois for sey
eral years past.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
Dissolution of co-Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
i. Riddell and Co has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent, ID. + Riddell retiring. The
business will hereafter be conducted by W. T..
Drew. Al parties knowing themselves s ! In :.
payment, by cash or note, at the store. to Miss
Cordelia Riddell, who has tho authority to set
Manchester. Iowa, April Z, 1908.
D. +. RIDDELL,
w. L. DREW.
In retiring from the firm of D. F. Riddell g.
Co., I desire to extend my thanks to the people
of Delaware county and vicinity for the very
liberal patronage extended, and hope for a con-
ttnn nee Of same to the new firm. II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
vnsquez "a Back Number.

New York, April 27.-The latest
news from San Domingo, which is
dated April %. says that President
vasquez was defeated and routed, his
army taking refuge in the mountains
and half of it deserving to the rebels;
also that a. Wos-Gil has been made
president in provisional government,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
Notice to Patrons of the Manchester
& Oneida Railway Company at
North Manchester Ia.

1 wish to call your attention to the
fact that q great number of passenger s
are boarding our trains at that point
without procuring tickets OF our down
town office, and thereby causing great
loss of revenue to our Railway.
This is to notify you that unless you
procure your through tickets from this
station, which may be done by calling
here or telephoning US to send tickets
with conductor for your destination, l
will be obliged to discontinue that
point as stop for our trains to pick up
passengers,
This | do not wish to do, but unless
you cooperate with me in this matter
it will be necessary to come to our sta
ton to board our train.
JNO. L. SULLIVAN,
Gen. Mgr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29

st. Louis, April 23.--The investiga-
ton by the grand jury of legislative
Doodle scandals has been adjourned
for Il time 10 enable Circuit Attorney
Folk TO fake up the trial Of alleged To-
cal boodlers.
Secretary Wilson at Relic Mead Farm.
Nashville, Tenn, April 23.-Secre-
tary Of Agriculture Wilson was Nash
syillc's guest during the afternoon.
He visited Belle Mead stock farm and
was the guest Of the Country club ct.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
IN MEMORY OF GRANT
Historic City os enlena. Ills. Handsomely
Decorated = Honor of the Great
uero-,;uestS pf the Day.

herO-SuestB DI Vne oRy.
Galena, His, April 27.-Thee!eventh
successive celebration OF Grants birth
day in Galena PROVED one of the most
successful oil the series. The historis
city was decorated in the national
colors in honor of the great hero and
the beautiful weather brought many
admirers of the silent from towns and
cities within n hundred miles of
Galena. The noon train on the Illi-
nois Central from Chicago brought
the special guests of the day from that
city who Joined in commemoration.
The chief features of the programme
was an address ut Turner hall by
Hon. William Il. Gurley, of Omaha,
whose delineation of the character
and achievements of General Grant
were enthusiastically received by an
audience which packed the hall.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
uefe,fnrer peellne. AM omee.

Washington. April 27.-W. w. Hef-
felfinger, Yale athlete. who was Of
fered the place on the civil service
commission made vacant by the re.
tirement of Garfield, has Informed the
president that he will be unable to ac'
cept the office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
NAV Breakfast.

1uay OIeHht"t'
The Epworth League will serve 9
May Breakfast at the M. e. church on
Friday morning, May 1st, beginning to
serve at six O'clock.
MENU.
Pan cakes. Maple Syrup.
Rolls
Ham and eggs. Fried potatoes.
Pickles.
Doughnuts. Coffee.
Breakfast 90 cents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29

WoodlalSe, MINI, April 23.-William
Yoight, farmer living five miles
south of town, while grinding feed got
his arm caught in the engine and his
arm and side were nearly torn off.
He lived only four hours.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 90, 1903.

If you wish to hunt or fish in
Arkansas, you cannot do so lawfully
without first becoming legal resident
there. Such is now the law of the
Bear state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29

will call the roll on the question of
adjournment IApplause.l The roll
call was failure owing TO the con-
fusion, and Rinakcr solved the diff
Guilty by moving a recess to p. M,
which prevailed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
i, Honor Of Military Heroes.

London, April 27.-rhe Prince of
Wales unveiled in st. James park n
statue erected in memory of the ma.
rines recently killed in South Africa
and China.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29

Pana, Ills, April Resolutions
were passed by the Montgomery county
grand jury condcmning progressive
euchre rs gambling.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29

City of Mexico, April 27.-1'he rise
in silver within short time has been
so remarkable that exchange on New
York has declined from over $3.50 to
CT On
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
The Polite WAY,

"Go ask papa the maiden said.
The young man knew papa was dead,
He knew the life papa had lead;
He understood when the maiden said
"Go ask papa"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
To Animals Man Is A God.

"Isn't he my property?' said a man
the other day, when reproved for beat
ing mercilessly his faithful horse. Be
hind such query the cruel slave mas
ter of the south took refuge.
What friend of man the horse has
been. That noble animal was COM
panion and assistant to men when his
tory began its records. He has plough
ed mans fields, borne his burdens and
carried him to battle. Civilization
would have come slower upon the earth
but for the horse. Often abused, fire.
quently neglected, he is always mans
willing slave.
What right have you to mistreat him
even if you hold a paper, yov call bill
of sale? Your race owes his race more
than you can ever repay.
And the dog.
He was the staunch helper of the
Stone Age man. In all periods of his
tory he has been trustworthy friend,
constant comrade, devoted guardian.
His name is in itself synonym OF
loyalty.
And the COW.
Why she has been the foster mother
of the race!
And the birds.
The groves were Gods first temples
and the birds were their first choristers
To all these man is a God.
Shall their deity, to whom they loot
indumb and humble worship, reward
their trust and fidelity by lack of low
and justice, by harsh and cruel treat
ment2 For shame. AS God rules mai
gently and with compassion, so let MAJ
rule beast and bird.
Mans reward will come both in SOL
vice and loving attachment Of thes
dumb creatures. 1t will reveal itself ii
the eye of horse and dog and lowing
kline.
sThe merciful man is merciful to hi
BEAST
If he is not SO merdiful, how may b
he expect mercy?-Des Moines Dali
News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
Manchester Markets.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The City of Manchester. Iowa, having deter
mined to build an eight Inch sewer in the alley
Ing in the sewer in Franklin Street and extend
ing to and along the center of said alley and
terminating in the center Of said alleyat the
cordance with plans and specifications, now on
file in the office of r. II, Robinson Clerk Of said
@ Sy sa XIV Of
said sewer In accordance with said plans and
specifications, at the oilice of the Clerk of said
II, lso5. = ~ ~ s''> 800 :, ' 'D",
Said sewer to be laid with first class yltrifled
| tile. with all joints sealed and all man-hOles
and connections placed, located and constructed
In workmanlike manner. in accordance with
said plans and specifications now on file In the
office of the Clerk of said City.
Said sewer shall be laid under the supervision
| and drection of the City Council of said City,
and its duly appointed Engineer.
the replacing Of materials removed, shall be
completed on or before the 10Th day of July,
| 1908.
The payment of the contrast price for the con-
| struct0n of said sewer shall be as follows: One
half April 10Th, 1904, and one half October 10th.
4 1904
| City and the successful bidder for the construc-
tion of said sewer shall contain clause binding
the contractor 10 keep the sewer in good repair
| for period OF one year from and after Its con-
| struction and acceptance by said City.
All bids must be scaled and accompanied with
thu q s@
of $780, as security that the bidder will enter in
to contract for the doing of the work, and that
he will give the bond contemplated by sec. sl4
and SIS of the Code of Iowa.
Said bias will be considered by said City at a
special meeting of its City Council, to be held in
| the Council room on the II day Of May, 1903,
commencing at Eight o'clock r. NJ, and the
City reserve the right to reject any and all bids
/ received.
The checks of unsuccessful bidders will BIO re-
| turned.
Dated at Manchester, Iowa, this 9th. day of
April, 1908.
R.R. ROBINSON,
Il {t1r
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-29
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our most sincere
thanks. and heartfelt appreciation to
our friends, for the many kindnesses
and loving sympathy shown US during
our recent sad afiliction and bereave-
ment
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-01-08
PERSONAL.

Joe Parks was in Ironton Sunday.
Rev. Richey went to St. Louis Mon.
day.
Andy Blemel returned to St. Louis
Sunday.
j. R. Baldwin and bride have re.
turned home.
Geo. r. Gay and wife went to St.
Louis Sunday.
H. B. Jones and j.. L. Baldwin went
to St. Louis Sunday.
Will Lott and Emil Roehry went to
Mexico, Mo-, Sunday.
Geo. Schulz was in Kansas City last
week visiting his mother.
DR.. and Mrs. Summa and the chill
dren we're here from St. Louis Sunday.
Mr.. John falkland called on Miss
Setta Hedgecoth of Pilot Knob Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. Joe Reagan, wife and baby, OF
Pilot Knob, spent d week In Poplar
Bluff with relatives.
MI. Henry Baumyer and Miss Lulu
Howell Of Pilot Knob, spent Sunday
afternoon in Belleview.
Mrs. d. A. Pilley will spend the re-
mainder of the winter in St. Louis
with her grandson, Frank.
Mrs. Alex Thomas and children, OF
Graniteville, returned home Sunday
from Pennington and Doe Run, where
she spent the holidays.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-01-08
Joseph HUFF.

The subject OF this sketch was born
10 Sewer county, Tenn, Nov. %, 1888,
and came with his parents, VIM. and
Mary Huff, to Missouri in 1841, and
settled near lronton. He was married
to Miss Martha j. Mayfeld, Nov. 10,
1866. To this union four children
we're born: Arthur, Estelle, Benton
and Birdie, all of whom survive, ex-
cept the last named. His wife only
lived a few years, having died in the
year 1875 MAY 25th).
Mr.. Huff was an officer in Iron
county the most of his life, and was
connected with the Circuit Clerks
office, either Is clerk or deputy for
almost forty years. He was an efic-
lent officer and had many friends. He
was honorable in his dealings with his
fellows, the writer having heard from
different ones the expression, ave do
not know OF, and have never heard of
his eyer wronging any one" He was
kind In disposition, generous; in fact
a man OF many excellent qualities, and
as has been remarked to the writer by
many, ''He was worse to himself than
to any one else"
He was a faithful member of the
Masonic Fraternity, the principles Of
which he loved, and was held in
esteem by the members of his home
lodge, as raj demonstrated at his
funeral which was conducted by them.
He had his faults-and who has them
not.
The writer had the privilege of visit
ing him many times during his last
illness, and to be suffering as he was,
he manifested great patience, and was
most OF the time cheerful. He left the
assurance to his children and others
that he would meet his Heavenly
Father in peace. He passed away
without a struggle, at Ii o'clock P. NJ,
Jan. 3, 1908. The end was one OF
peace.
The funeral service was conducted
by the writer at Fort Hill church. He
was laid to rest in the beautiful Ma
sonic and Odd Fellows cemetery, there
to await the resurrection. Peace to
his ashes! To the %bereaved, the 121st
Psalm. w. A. HUMPHREYS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-01-08
Obituary.

Mr.. John P. Sellinger was born al
Baden, Germany, July 25, 1884, died
at Marble Creek, Mo-, 4:30 A. M, Dec,
"a, 1902, aged 6S years, 4 months and
20 days.
He emigrated to this country Aug.
27, 1855. After living a few years in
Marysville, Calf, he spent the residue
Of his time in Missouri. He was mar.
ried April 6, 1867, to Marie Eliza
VOCAL Of St. Louis, Immediately set.
thing on Marble Creek. Eight chill.
dren survive this union. Several
years after the death OF his first wife
he married Augusta Muller, April 25,
1889. Two children were born of this
marriage.
Mr.. Sellinger was honest, indus.
trious, kindhearted and generous to q
fault; always ready to lend a helping
hand to the sick and distressed. All
of his neighbors can testify to numer.
GUS kind favors that he showed them.
He was a kind and indulgent husband
and father and will be sadly missed by
his widow and children, bat the knowl-
edge that he was r%econciled to go,
and that his intense sufferings are
over, will, we hope, tend to mitigate
their grief at his demise.
He was a member of the Odd Fellows
for forty-ive years, by which Order he
was buried on Xmas day in the X. P.
cemetery, Irontou.
The ten surviving children are;
John F. Sellinger, Charley Sellinger
and Henry Selllnger, Marysville, Calf.
Mrs. Minnie Krieg, Cupertino, Calf.
Mrs. Rosa True, Alton, Ill. Joseph
Sellinger, William Frederick Sellinger,
Mrs. Flavia Ivester, Louis Sellinger
and Caroline Evalena Sellinger, Marble
Creek.
May all the loved ones turn to a
Higher Power for comfort Ia their be-
reavement, is the prayer of
A FRIEND.