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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13

give their ranch. The reply "Focus,"
did not seem especially appropriate
until the explanation was forthcoming;
'sIsn't it the place where the sons raise
meat ?"-Spencer Herald.
A new stamped envelope is now be
ing distributed to the post Offices
throughout the country. The envelope
is in four denominations, one, two,
four and five cent. 1t is believed by
the officials who have the matter in
charge that they will be great i'm
provement. The stamps are larger
than those used at present and have
less decoration.
Mrs. Locky Perry of Waverly was
1O1 years old last Friday. Concerning
her the Waverly Democrat says: Mrs.
Perry reaches her one hundred and first
birthday in better shape mentally and
physically than she was year ago.
Thou h her eyesight has failed her till
she can hardly see at all,she is still keen
of hearing and able to carry on an in
teresting conversation. The remem-
brances of early days are especially vivid
in her mind, and the happenings OF her
girlhood days areas events of yesterday.
In jumping from Milwaukee pas
senger at Mason City Sunday night,
Cup Dean had his head and arms cut
off by falling under the wheels. Dean
and other young men have been in the
habit of jumping on and off moving
trains in the yards. Nashua Reporter.
The town of Walker is all torn up
over the prosecutions started there by
Rev. Abrams. Last week case from
there was taken to Troy Mills on a
change of venue, where it was tried be-
fore q jury and the defendant discharg-
ed. The News has the following re-
garding the disgraceful proceedings at
the latter place: Reputable citizens
will have nothing but condemnation
for the actions of those who Joined in
stoning the justice of the peace, the pro-
scouting attorney and prosecuting wit
ness as they were departing from Troy
Mills after the conclusion of the liquor
trial Wednesday. Such acts, far from
strengthening the cause of those who
are implicated in them, tend only to
arouse public Indignation and strength
en- those against whom they are mani
tested. The public will not countenanc'
any such personal violence, and it is t.
be regretted that anyone SO far forgo
himself as to become implicated in sucl
acts,'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
Jss.ie Mnrr,.en Must Serve.

Topeka Kan, May LITTLE SUI
preme court affirmed the decision of
the lower court in the case of the
state VS., Jessie Morrison. Jessie Nor
rison was declared guilty of killing
Mrs Olin Castle three years ago at
the Castle home in Eldorado. The de-
cision means % years Imprisonment
The Morrison-C Castle case was the
most sensational ever tried in Kan
sas. Jessie Morrison and Clara Wiley
We're in love with Olin Castle. a clerk
in racket store where Miss Morrison
also was employed. Within a week
after Castle married Miss Wiley the
women fought in Mrs. Castles home
with razor, Mrs. Castle being slashed
in horrible manner, and Miss Nor
rison being cut badly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
Ordinance No. lisa.

An ordinance pIoyiding for the sale and
sc ling to Antoinette +. Durey certain prem.
ises located on Lot No, 1885 in the city OF
Manchester, Iowa.
Whereas. the City Of Manchester, Iowa. Is
now the owner of the first and second stories
Of the three story brick building located en-
Lot No. 1856 in Manchester, Iowa, and
Whereas, that part OF the second story OF
1856 In the City OF Manchester. Iowa, that lies
west of the hallway and west Of the public
tors o ad buag
stairway(used and occupied by the Independ-
emit Order Of Odd Fellows) leading from the
the part Of said Suidins ecca
pied by the Fres Public Library of said City
of Manchester, Iowa, is no longer recessarv
City, and
Whereas, the said City Of Manchester, Iowa.
is DESTROYS of selling said part Of said build
ing formerly 80 used by said free public II.
brary and located upon the west side of said
second story, and
Whereas, Antoinette q. Dnrey Of said city
said part OF said second story Of said build
ing, and
Whereas, tits understood and agreed upon
by and between the said city and the said
Antoinette e. Durey that the premises 50
9 be b this ord
public hall and stairway leading to the same,
only on he part 81 d ipp pnG
Ing an equitable proportion Of all repairs
necessary to be made upon said hall and
ns
said premises with the water and sewer sys
I'm of the City Of Ma;nchesiter Iowa; such
damage to said building US possible, and uL-
der the direction of tho City Council or its
| regularly authorized plumber or engineer,
| and
H., &k.o- 80 Ia, .,ou
said sale to The said Durey as aforesaid would
bean advantageous one and for the best Inter.
ests Of the City Of Manchester. Iowa. and tho
citizens thereof. therefore,,
BE 1T ORDAINED: by the City Council of
the City of Manchester. iowa,
SECTION 1. Thai in consideration Of the
sum of Fifteen hundred dollars. In hand paid
by the said Antoinette 4. Durey OF MahcheS-
n now the said G uity Of Manchester
Iowa. hereby sells and transfers to the said
Antoinette Il. Durey, the premises described
story brick building located en- Lot 1886 in the
City Of Manchester. Iowa, that lies west OF
the hall and west Of the public stairway lead
ing from the ground floor to the second story
or said building and west of the stairway
(used and occupied BY the Independent Order
Of odd Fellows iesdinS tf1m the a second 70
the rights and privileges, and burdened with
the duties and obligations referred to In the
preliminary paragraphs accompanying this
ordinance.
sgor1oN2. The Hon. 9. A. Steadman US
hereby authorized, empowered and directed
TO execute and acknowledge in behalf Of the
City of Manchester, Iowa, y deed to the prem
ises SO sold as In section l Of this ordinance
provided.
SECTIONS. This ordinance shall DO In full
force and effect from and after Its passage and
publication in the Manchester Press Man
chester Democrat or the Delaware County
News. weekly newspapers published In said
City of Manchester, Iowa. nye..
oPassed the 18th day of May. 10Qan sus 80 s.,o.
(Attest:) os ak ous, "
Z. q. ROBINSON, II
City Clerk. fass. Agens,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
What They Have Said.

School teachers wages vary consid
erably says an exchange, in different
Iowa cities and towns. The average
monthly salaries for grade teachers in
the principal cities are: Dubuque, $40;
Des Monies tWest), ss6s.O6; Des Moines
(East), $4s.30; Davenport, $3.50; Cedar
Rapids $4826; Council Bluffs, $56.67;
Keokuk, $58.45; Marshalltown, $53S2;
Waterloo tWest), ss44.29. Dubuque, 1t
will be noted, is lowest on the list. The
only cities in the state of 5000 popula
ton or over in which the average salary
is lower are Belle Plain, $39.47; Chart
ton, $39.15; Fort Madison, $34.40; Ma
quokets, $39.45.
Until few daya ago John Wanna
maker was believed to carry more life
insurance than any other American,
his amount being $1,5o0,o00. Now he
has been outstripped by his son Rod
man, who in addition to the million
which he carried for some time has
taken out another policy for an equal
amount.-C Chicago Chronicle.
The w. R. G. of this city Will present
the name of Mrs. Mcclure for depart
ment treasurer at the state meeting tc
be held in Cedar Rapids, May 10. Mrs
Mcclure has been constant and earn
est worker in the W. r. G. circles fol
number Of years, and her efficiency
commends her to the state assembly as
entirely worthy to fill the position OF
department treasurer Oelwein Regis
ter.
J. w. Gibbs has been paroled from the
inebriate asylum at Cherokee and he
returned to Estherville Monday morn
Ing. He says the, article In this weeks
Democrat written by Will Reed, of
Spirit Lake, is truly in every sense of
the word. The hori or of the place be
thinks is enough toe keep any sane man
from ever looking al whiskey again
Baskerville Democrat.
Three young mbn who had gone
west to make theit fortunes In cattle
raising, wrote home TO their father for
an - tasaffe SsaAlp6.atO
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
naal2ioual Local.

The Euchre club meets today,
Wednesday, with Mrs Ellen Q. john
ston.
Inspector of rural routes, Alex
Charles of Cedar Rapids, is in Manches-
ter today, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Hogan are Wis
iting in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis
and st. Paul, this week.
Miss Mable Cunningham departed
last week for Walker, Mimi, where she
has accepted position in the city
schools.
Home grown radlshes were on the
marker yesterday for the first, fourteen
punches came from the garden of A.
NJ. Marvin.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.
w. w. Ford are in order for there came
TO them Monday morning q bright
plump little baby boy.
Rev Clarence Miller was few days
visitor with Manchester friends last
week. BE is member of Gods Mis-
sionary Army in Dubuque.
Morris IIetherington has accepted
q position as passenger brakeman for
the Burlington road and leaves for
Sheridan, Wyoming, to-day (Wednef
day. to assume his run.
The Mechanics w. II. Norris and
E. b. Stiles are in Iowa City attending
the State Grand chapter, Z. E. o., Mrs
Norris being delegate from end Mrs
Stiles, president Of chapter a S. Y. e.
o. of this city.
-Burglaries have again commenced
last week Wednesday night the Good
lille and HOLSTER homes In Pythian
square being visited by tbsse midnight
providers. Very little of value was re-
ported of stolen from either place.
Our postmaster has again received
notice Of raise in salary; one hundred
dollars will be added to his yearly sti-
pend from the lst of next July. This
shows steady increase in the popula
tion of our county as the salary Is
based upon the receipts of the post
Office.
Rev. Bowen, former pastor of
the Congregational Church of'this city,
is veryilI, Some time ago he had a
stroke of appoplexy and now he seems
to have lost all control of his nerves.
II is hope that rest will quiet these sick
nerves and that a return to health will
returned to the rcSp portion
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
A Birth Anniversary.

Mrs. G. g. Bradley is an able capita in
as she fully evidenced last week at least
to the entire satisfaction of some
twenty-five of her husbands friends. |
Early in the week, invitations were is
sued to few of the older 1--WE suppose
we must say sin years of acquaintance
ship') of the Doctors friends, asking
hem to assist in the celebration of DR..
G. @. Brsdley's sixty-second birth ami
versary. The cards whispered of secret
for "Mum" was "the word
and Mrs. Bradley added in one corner
"Please omit flowers" Accordingly
appurtensnced with rubber heels and !
in gruesome secrecy, the hidden guests
assembled at the Carhart q Nye store
at about the hour light Wednesday
eyenIp sg nd with silent footsteps and
furtiye chances hither and thither, but
bearing with them none Of the fragrant
blossoms toward which their hearts
longingly turned, they carefully wendell
their way over to the spacious Bradley
residence.
After the outdoor garments had been
properly disposed of (and we presume
checked" for fear ONO, not of thiev-
ery) each gentleman naturally found
his way to the table whereon lay e
number of very long extra fine brier
wood pipes-corresponding to the num-
Der of gentlemen present-upon the
bowl of each of which were the initials
of the host and also of the guest for
whom the pipe was specially builded.
Tobacco jars were invitingly open and
every man with sigh Of honest com
fort besst himself down and fell to. A
little later, the Doctor who had been at
the mercy of his son, DIR. Harry Brad
ley, during the evening was let loose,
and hoping 1--WE again presume) for q
few minutes of rest before receiving q
night call, he briskly set forth for home.
The doctor is whole -souled Individual
and he didn't lay up anything against
those men. To the contrary he adapted
himself readily to their demands that
he gill up the bumper and drink to his
own health and he was not long in
welcoming his friends-snd finding his
pipe.
Whist and euchre added to tn enter
tainment of the evening, and some
where along toward morning, Mrs
Bradley served lunch Of the kind to
which our men folks are most partial
and later yet reluctant departures were
taken.
And in the morning when the Doctor
arrived at his Office he found hand
some leather chair awaiting his com
fort; how the gift came there, by whose
means and when, could probably be
answered by the spirits Of the night OF
| by any one of the following gentlemen
A. A. Anderson, A. ID. Brown, w. N
J Boynton, II. NJ. Bradley, G. E. Bronson
w. c. Cswley, A. b. Carhart. R. A
: Denton, Joseph Hutchinson, w. IL.
Hutchinson, a. A. HOLSTER, Georg
Hunt, M. F. LeRoy, j. j. Lindsey, l.
Matthews, j. w. Miles, w. H. Norris
E. E. Newcomb, r. r.. Robinson, G. W
q Storey, S. S. Steadman, A. M. Smith
/. w. III. SchoGeld, r. w. Thrill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
j. b. Adams of Blair, Nebraska,
vas the ouest of relatives here yester-

j. b. Adams of Blair, Nebraska,
was the guest of relatives here yester-
day.
Harry Barberis spending afew days
at home. He has been assisting in the
receivership of large ottumwa con-
Germ which recently failed and will
again return to Ottumwa to close up
the books and affairs of the bankrupt
firm.
Il. e.. Eldredge of Rock Rapids,
lowe, is the guest of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. M. Eldredge, in this city. He
was for several years engaged in mer
chandising at Earlville, and is engaged
in the same business now at Rock
Rapids.
The X. of p. boys are giving May
day dance in the Castle this week Fri
day evening. Among the special at
fractions will be the May pole dance.
The City Mandolin Club will furnish
music for the dancers and ice cream
and cake will be served during the
evening.
Mrs. Irene Jones, teacher in the
High school, very charmingly enter
tanned the members of the class of 03
at her home last Saturday evening.
| Notwithstanding the weather was ex
tremely unpropitious, the class could
not forego the anticipated pleasure and
all report the evening an unusually
pleasant one.
Clerk Georgen has issued four Ii
censes to wed since May 1st. viz: JOS
eph Woerdehoff and Barbara Stella
Link, and Joseph Deutmeyer and Rosa
E. Rocker, all four Of Petersburg,
Christopher Wenger and Emma L.. Alb
hey, of Hazel Green, and Albert w.
West and Mary j. Nutting of Hopkin-
ton.
-Ye editor of the Herald and Allie
Thorpe spent few DAYS of last week
in the Metropolis City of the West. We
copied this local from the Herald be
cause the editor of same was NEAR
enough not to give us the news so WI
could write it originally. That is thu
way with these reporters-they are al
ways fearful the Democrat will get ,
SCOOP"
Today Tuesday is Father Henley'
birthday and number of his Manches
ter friends are helping him to celebrat
the occasion at the parochisl residenc
at Monti. Among those who ar
spending the day with the Reveren
gentleman are Calvin Martin, Harr,
Toogood, the Misses Gertrude Andel
son, Annette Tush and Helen Grange
and Mrs. Bessie Anderson Dewey.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13

Louisville Courier Journal: The
existing high tariff could not for q
moment continue to receive the ap-
prevail of majority of the voters but
for the cunningly devised fable that it
is in the interest of the laboring masses
of the country. The memorable logic
of incontestable facts shows that this is
not true. Whenever the masses of the
voters that labor come to see this a
lowering of tariff schedules will be
inevitable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
PRESIDENTS REsTFUL DAY
Puts In Sunday in One of the Most Beauti
full spots'in the Golden Gate
Gfnte.


Hotel Del Monte, Cal. May IL
President Roosevelt spent one of the
most restful Sundays he has encoun-
tered since his trip began. In one Of
the most beautiful spots in California,
two miles from the nearest city, un-
hampered by curious crowds. he had
chance to thoroughly rest and pre-.
pare for the coming week. which
promises TO be one of the busiest Of
his journey.
After breakfast the president and n
small party rode horseback over the
famous seventeen-mile drive along the
sea. In the afternoon he attended st.
Johns chapel on the hotel grounds.
The remainder of the day was passed
in strolling about. AT a. m today
the start for the north was made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13

Centcrville, Ia, May l1.-Judgc
Roberts, of Ottumwa, has held the
Temple amendment, so-called, to be
unconstitutional, declaring that Its ef-
feet is to enable person to recover
damages twice for the same injury.
The decision was rendered in the
case of an employe of the Burlington
railway. injured in the service, who
after accepting the benefits of the
Burlington Voluntary Relief associa.
ton had sued The, company for dam
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13

Davenport, Ia, May ii. II. Green
wall has been arrested here by United
States Marshal Christian, at the re-
quest of the Mexican government, for
the alleged murder of j. L. Stanfeld,
his partner in mining venture in
Temallpas. Mex, in April, 1902. Green
wall denies his guilt He has retained
counsel
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
pecla1natory Contest.

Following is the program of the de-
clamatory contest between the seventh
and eight grodes, to be held at the High
School room, Friday afternoon, May Is,
beginning at o'clock.
Plano Solo, Valse. Pearl Cox Sth
Our Minister'S Sermon. Arnett Work 9Th
Deathbed of Benedict Arnold Lloyd Ballard It'll
So Am !....:..:................. Laura Hyde Sth
Duet, "Juanita" .....................
-, Mildred Smith, Charlotte Atwaiter 7,h
Asleep at the Switch. Aida HYDE eth
BesSey and Are Out. Lue Crosier stu
Jofn Maynard Ina Griffin 7th
Touissant L'Ouverture. Emily Brown sth
Biddy's Troubles ........ Georgian Scothorn Ii
Magdalcna or Spanish duel. Ma2ls rentony tn
Plano Solo, King Rupert. Elsie Jones sth
How Tom Saver Got his Fence Whitewashed
Observation-Disclosures. Cramer Sth
Angora Cat. ..................L Lindsey Barr 9Th
Tommy's Prayer; Villa RichardsonTtb
Duet, Birds Of the night. .............. 4
........... Laura Durham, Isetta Stetson 7th
The R BebDpey Rod Elsie
Chorus, "She Was q Shepherdessnn
= vlbltcu
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13

Weston, Ia, May 9.-Charles Math-
erson. who belongs to a well TO do
family, shot Deputy Sheriff ]. G. Knk-
CT of Council Bluffs, five times caus-
ing fatal wounds, when the officer
trier to arrest Alatherson Mt the lat
ter's house here OIL the charge of rob
bling a jewelry store. Matheson es-
capped
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13

Creston, Ia, May 9.-S Il. Wilson,
who shot Edward Knight of Lorimer.
ms the result of a political feud of
long standing has been found guilty
of murder in the second degree.
knight was unarmed and taken by
surprise by Wilson, who emptied the
contents of his revolver into his
victims bOdv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
He 4. Wanted in -Four states.

Clinton, Ia, May S.-George Bulrier,
wanted in four states for robbery and
in several Iowa cities for the same
crime. has been sentenced here to iif-
teen years in the state penitentialy.
Burrier confessed that he was impll-
Gated in the diamond and fur rob
berries here
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
Capt, Merry Lecture.

Captain Merry has kindly consented
to give one of his fine lectures on his
recent Trip to California for the benefit
of the Epworth League, in the NJ. b.
church, Friday evening, May 18th.
Novel refreshments will be served by
the Captain during the evening. This
lecture will be more than ordinarily
interesting and goodly number should
profit by the opportunity to hear Mr..
Merry. Admission only fifteen cents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
The Glorious Fourth.

a meeting of all citizens interested in
q Fourth of July celebration will be
held in the City Hall Thursday evening
at s o'clock. A goodly number should
be In attend ance
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13

Dubuque, Ia, May ii. - Judge
ODonnell. Of the district court, has is
sued a temporary injunction restrain
from Interfering with the operations
of cars by men brought from Chicago
to take the strikers places. The strik-
ers are turbulent. Eggs and stones are
thrown at cars and policemen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13

Sioux City, Ia, May 11.-One of the
worst hail and rain storms In years
burst over Sioux City Saturday. For
y time the wind blew a mile minute.
The streets were transformed into riv-
er beds. Easements in the business
section weretiooded and much damage
dnna
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
EXTRA SESSION IN NOVEMBER
Sergeant at-Arms of the Senate Ramsdel,
Authority for Statement Con.
corning CONGRESS,

Denver, May 11.-Daniel NJ. Rams
dell, sergeant-at-arms of the senate,
who was in this city, is reported as
saying that congress will convene d.
rectly after the first Tuesday in No
yember.
president Roosevelt sent word to
me through Secretary Loeb last week
at ST Louis" said Mr. Ramsdell,
that could prepare to receive the
senators as soon as possible after cleo
ton day. TO Secretary Bennett of the
senate President Roosevelt made the
direct statement that congress would
be summoned just as soon us the fall
elections were out of the way"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13

A movement is on foot to secure a
tract of land, about half as large as the
state of Rhode Island, near Pensacola,
Fla, and use it for the establishment
of colony within the confines of
which no negro will be permitted to
live, either IS land owner or laborer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
s,rlkers Mako a CompromI,e.

Dubuque, Ia, May STRIKERS and
the Iroquois Pearl Button company
have compromised all differences and
200 men have returned to wotk after
being out seven days.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-13
After the presentation all gathered

After the presentation all gathered
around we'll filled table where Mrs,
Newcomb was the honored guest.
The Circle have made arrangements
with the library board to use part of
the audience room at the Carnegie Lii
brary for their meetings for the ensu
ing year.
The members in active membership
in the Science Circle ere Mesdames
Mary Pierce, Eliza Thrill, Jennie Jones,
Lettie Andrews, Ida Newcomb, Ida
Lister, Susie Doty, Della Eaton, Jennie
Strickland, A. A. Morse and Rebecca
Steadman.