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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
ROOSEVELT ON PATERNITY
President Declares Those Who Do Not
Marry for Fear of Cares to Come Are
Enemies of Human Race

Enemies of Human Race.
New York, Feb. 12-President
Roosevelt in a letter written to Mrs.
John Van Worst. one of the authors Of
"The Woman Who Tolls which is
used as preface to the book, says:
Il do not know whether / most pity
or most despise the foolish and selfish
man or woman who does not undor-
stand that the only things really worth
having in life are those the acquire
ment of which normally means cost
and effort If man or woman,
through no fault of his or hers, goes
through life denied those highest of
all joys Which spring only from home
life, from having and bringing up Of
many healthy children, feel for them
a deep and respectful sympathy.
"But the man or woman who delib-
erately avoids marriage, and has a
heart so cold as to know no passion,
and brain so shallow and selfish as
to dislike having children, is in effect
criminal against the race, and should
be an object of contemptuous aDhor-
renee by all healthy people,"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Business Mon oppose Gambling.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Feb. 16.-A commit
tee of business men of this city waited
on Mayor Bennett with an offer of CO.
operation in any steps which may be
taken to close the gambling houses now
in operation here. The business men
have promised to aid in securing testi-
mony against alleged gamblers. The
mayor declares that he will not hest
tate to prosecute if adequate testimony
can be gathered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

thronged with veterans assembled to
pay homage to the memory of Lincoln.
In many churches throughout the
city memorial services had large at
tendance. Prominent among the OBJ
servances arranged for the evening
were the annual Lincoln day" cele-
bration of the Lincoln club at the Au-
1itorium, at which Archbishop Ireland,
Governor Yates, Senator-Elect Hop
kins and Congressman Foss responded
to toasts, and the colonial celebration
by the Daughters of the Revolution
in the Fine Arts building.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Strike Hearing Is Ended.

Philadelphia, Feb. 14.-The anthra-
cite coal strike commission, after be-
ing in continuous session for three
months, closed its open hearings yes
terday with an all day argument by
Clarence-S. barrow in behalf of the
secret in Washington next Thursday
and begin the consideration Of its
award. 1t is expected thatiby the end
of this month the arbitrator will be
ready to make their announcement
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Venezuela Negotiations Succeed,

Washington, Feb. 13-The probable
ity is that the protocols for the raising
Of the blockade Which has been main
tanned by the allies against Venezuela
for more than month will be signed
by Minister Bowen and the representa-
tifess f'the- allied go dfnnents here to-
day. Germany valves the payment Of
$500 cash on signing Of the protocols
and gets $4,000 in four installments
the first to be paid March 10.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Two Miner. Meet Death.

Duluth, MIMI, Feb. 1.-TWO lives
were lost and ten men had narrow
escapes as result of fire in No. 3
shaft at the Spruce mine, owned by
the United States Steel Corporation,
at Eveleth, Mimi, yesterday. The
names of the dead are: John O'Brien,
unmarried; William Matthews, mar
ried. The fire was caused by the ex-
plosion of a lantern which was left
near the edge of the shaft OH the sec
ond level, $50 feet below the surface.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Yates stop. a Boxing Match.

Springfield, Ills, Feb. 16-Gov-
ernor Yates suppressed boxing exhi-
bition scheduled to be given in Paw
nee. The exhibition was to have been
part of general entertainment in the
local opera house. The president of
the town board had refused to issue
license for the show, but the promoters
said they would give it anyway and
the governor decided to take a hand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
WHEELS OF COMMERCE IN MOTION
Steamers Leave Willemstadt for yenezue-
la-Castros Thanks and Energy.

ln-Castro's Thanks and Energy.
Caracas, Feb. 16.-News of the rails
ing of the blockade was received by
President Castro Saturday morning in
a cablegram from Bowen, which said:
"The protocols have been signed.
Congratulations" To this message
President Castro replied as follows:
'In the name of Venezuela and in my
own name ! offer you expressions of
my eternal gratitude for the decided
spontaneousness with which you have
served the cause of justice, which is
the cause Of the humanity that dis
tinguishes superior minds
1t was not until Sunday morning
that the blockade actually was raised,
the commanders of the British and
German fleets. of course, having to
wait for official orders TO them. When
the news WAS received here by the
government that the blockade had been
raised, it took military measures and
sent troops in all directions to crush
the revolution without giving the reb-
els a moments respite.
Willemstad. Curacoa. Feb. 1G. =
There is great rejoicing among all
classes here at the end of the Nene-
zuelan blockade. Many sailing ves-
sells had been lying in this port with
cargoes for Venezuelan ports, and they
left today. Steamers are loading for
the same destination. A great amount
of coffee is awaiting transportation
from Venezuela to the United States.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-Before an
audience that filled every inch of space
in the United States circuit court room
President Baer, Of the Reading com
pany, yesterday made the closing angu-
ment for the coal operators before the
strike comission, and Clarence S. OAR
row, chief counsel for the miners, be-
gan the summing up for the men.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
GREAT SALE OF DRAFT
HORSES
The undersigned will sell at public auction. at
the American Horse Exchange, west of the Clar-
ence House, In Manchester, on

The undersigned will sell at public auction, at
the American Horse Exchange, west of the Clar-
ence House, In Manchester, on
Saturday, February 21, 1903.
A carload Of horses. as follows: brown gelding
yrs. old weight 1875 lbs. bay gelding five years
old weight 1900 lbs, bay mare In foal weight
1475 lbs. pair matched bay geldlngs six yrs. old
weight 1900 lbs, brown mare five years old
weight 1900 lbsr bay gelding five years old
weight 1l5O lbs, bay mare In foal five years old
weight 1900 lbs. bickskin geldIng seven years
weight ii0o lbs, bay mare i've years old weight
1900 lbs. bay geldIng five years old weight I259
lbs, brown gelding five years old wire marked
weight 1900 lbs, bay mare five years old weight
1850 IDS. sorrel mare in foal five years old
weight 1900 lbs. grey mare five years old. wire
cut, l150 lbs. bay colt two years old, bay mare
four years old weight 1900 lbs.
SALE TO COMMENCE PROMPTLY AT 2 O'CLOCK.
TERMS. Six months time on approved notes
bearing eight per cent. interest.
AS these horses have been broken to hareess.
II Is an excellent opportunity for any. one IN
JOHN MALVEN HOGAN BROS.
Auctioneer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
PORTS ARE ALL Open.
Blockade of the Venezuelan Coast
Has Been Raised by the
Allies"
oAsTRo's PEOPLE WILD WITH JOY
Significant Points from the Protocols
just Signed-Castro's Tele.
gram to Bowen.

La Guayra, Venezuela, Feb. 16. -
The blockade mas been officially raised.
The commander of the British cruiser
Tribune, the only warship here, sent
an officer ashore yesterday morning
with the announcement that the Tri-
bune would leave that afternoon for
Trinidad. The populace is wild with
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
NOTICE.
In THE DISTRICT COURT OF iowa, IN AND Fol
DELAWARE COUNTY

NOTICE.
In THE DISTRICT COURT OF IOWA, IN AND FOR
DELAWARE COUNTY.
To Geneveve Leindecker,
Katie Err. Peter Err. 10. In the matter
seph Err and Nicholas I Of the Estate Of
En- and to az an9 persons Err deceased
You and each Of you are hereby notified that
there is now on file in the office Of the Clerk of
the District Court of Delaware County, Iowa.
the application of Mary e. Err, Administratrix,
asking that she may sell all the interest OF John
Err. deceased IN the following property: east Y
IS; also the sw \ Of the ne n of section H. and
the south Of the NV Of the ne q SECTION t q
NJ ;, In Delaware County. Iowa, and that she be
permitted to pay the widow her distributive
share out of proceeds.
You are further notified that said Court has
made an order. fixing the time Of hearing Of said
which will commence on the 4th day Of May. A.
D 1903, and unless you appear and make de-
tense at said time the application will be grant
ed as prayed. MARY Z. ERR. Petitioner,
7-w2 By s. b. LATTNER, her Atty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

Charleston, W. Va, Feb. 16.-John
Widener, general manager of the Kan
awha and Hooking Coal company; Dan
Hanna, son of Senator Mark Hanna:
w. A. Clark, Jr, son of the senator
from Montana, and others are charged
with assaulting w. C. Caldwell, a
member of the legislature from Ohio
county, early in the morning, while
Mr.. Caldwell was going home from the
legislative ball in cab. Warrants
have been issued for the men.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

Grinnell, Iowa, Feb. 16.-The body
of A. R. Turner, travelling salesman
for D. w. Messenger & Co., of Chicago,
was found on the grave of his wife
here. He had killed himself by shoot
ing. Mr.. Turner had made Grinnell
his home much of the time. Monday
and Tuesday he was at the Chaplin
House. He left there Tuesday even
ing, remarking that he intended to
get something to quiet his nerves. A
search was made for the missing man
and his body was found.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
SOnaI DrOOprtV to.wit.

Commencing at 10 o. M, the following per-
sonaI property to-wit:
1horse. 10 years old; / mare. IL years old;
mare MAJ years Old heavy with foal;l gelding
ing year old. 9cows, some fresh and others
coming in soon: bull. coming year old and
IN rs eaas
articles. riding corn piow; 3.section steel
drag nearly new; riding stirring plow;. walk
and double rope and block and pulleys.
brood sows and one boar. About 900 bushels of
oats and 500 bushels of corn.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
TERMS OF SALE: All sums of $1,000 and under
cash. Over $1,000, y months credit will be
given un approved notes bearing per cent. in
terest.
JOHN MALvES, Auct, G. F. Sheldon.
H.O. HARRIS. Clerk;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

Marshalltown, H., Feb. 10. The
Northeastern Iowa Wholesale Grocers'
association ut its meeting yesterday,
relative to the pure food bill now pend
ing in congress, declared in favor Of
an amendment allowing grocers to put
on the market goods under private
labels. The desires of the association
We're wired to the Iowa delegation in
congress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Nebraska Men visit Iowa.

Ames, Ia, Feb. 16.-Fifteen men,
bers of the Nebraska legislature, COM
prising the agricultural committee of
the house and senate, visited the Iowa
State College of Agriculture and Me-
chanic Arts Saturday and spent the
entire day inspecting its buildings,
equipment, live stock and facilities for
instruction in agriculture. The mem
bers of the committee announced
themselves as determined to make Ne
braska's agricultural college second to
| none in the land.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

Washington, Feb. 10. = The senate
committee OH commerce has agreed to
report adversely the nomination of DR..
w. d. -Crum to be. collector of the
port at Charleston, IS. G. The vote
on confirmation was G. to s. Jones
of Nevada and Perkins of California
voted with the Democrats.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Work ON War Museum to Start Soon.

Mason City, Iowa. Feb. 12.-Work
on the National University War mu-
scum building, to cost $G5,CO0 will be
begun in few days. Camp No.<100
of Illinois, with Colonel w. I. Church,
Colonel Leroy II. Stewart and d. G..
Robertson, has the matter in hand.
The building will be donated by the
people of Illinois to the National Me-
mortal university. =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
str,kor, Get An ,rhey Demanded.

Chicago, Feb. II. The Chica
so board of arbitration, which has
been considering the recent grievances
of the unions against the Building
Managers association, has granted the
strikers all their demands practically
and decided that it shall run for five
veorS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
They Remembered the Maine,

Havana, Feb. 16.-Yesterday United
States citizens living here held me-
mortal services for the dead of the
Maine, blown up in this harbor Just
before the Spanish war. Minister
Squiers took no part; neither did the
Cuban government.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Chech rorrer Cots Fourteen Years.

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 16.-J. X. Mil
Ter, with many aliases, who secured
transportation from the Rock Island,
the Wabash and the Great Western
railways on forged checks, has been
sentenced to eight years Imprisonment
in the state penitentiary. Miller is
wanted at Sycamore, Ills, on a SINH
lasews.r rye.
.fad n =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
cortelyou'a Cabinet MEMBER.

Washington. Feb 1G-The president
has sent to he senate the nomination
of George b. Cortelyou, of New York,
to be secretary of commerce and labor,
the new cabinet office just created by
act of congress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

New York, Feb. 16.-Edwin Per-
kins Clark, who was for eighteen
years member of the editorial staff
of the New York Evening Post, is dead
at his home in Brooklyn. He was a
close student of American political
history and had minute acquaint-
ance with the politics Of the day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Some Facts Abou, the Matter.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The allies in
the beginning of their trouble with
Venezuela demanded certain indemni-
ties for acts of Venezuela which We're
claimed as insults as well as oppres-
sions. There We're other demands which
were of the nature of debts which
Venezuela had refused to pay. Vene-
zuela when the naval demonstration
was begun had refused to consider
any of these demands. nor would she
admit that they We're founded on cor
rect principles. The e5,5OO paid Great
Britain on the signing of the protocols
was in satisfaction of claims in which
there was matter of national honor
involved-insults to and outrages upon
British subjects. The $4,000 which
Germany is to get, outside of her share
of the customs receipts set aside, is
in measure of the same sort.
What the Treaty Provides.
This is what the treaty says regard
ing these matters: 1.-THE Venezuelan
government declare that they recog-
nize in principle the justice of the
claims which have been preferred by
his majesty's government on behalf
of British subjects. The Ven
ezuelan government admit their liabili-
ty in cases where the claim is for in
jury to. or wrongful seizure of prop
erty." The plan of settling the justice
of the claims and the amounts to be
paid is practically the same as Ger
many proposed to Castro months ago,
and which proposition Castro simply
I, ignored. As state of war might have
been claimed which would have wiped
out all treaties Venezuela valves this
| point and agrees that all commercial
treaties between her and the allies
shall be held binding
1 VIII Arrange Sone Other Debts.
Besides this the venezuelan gov.
eminent further undertakes to enter
into fresh arrangement respecting
the external debt of Venezuela with
view to the satisfaction of the claims
of the bondholders. This arrangement
shall include definition of the sources
from which the necessary payments
are to be provided" The last para
graph of the protocol declares that "the
government of Venezuela will be hap
py to renew diplomatic relations with
his majesty's government" In all ma
terial points tie German and Italian
] protocols correspond with that of Great
Britain.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

Warsaw, Ind, 16.-Dynamiters at
tempted to destroy the toll line cables
of the Commercial Telephone COM
pany in Warsaw yesterday. The men
selected cable box at the top of
pole where the cables center and lead
into the exchange office. The top of
the pole was blown off and several
Window n buildings nearby were shat
tered, -sted D.yrecxers escaped.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Poultry and Eggs.

Henry Percival, manager at Man
chester, Iowa, for the wholesale poultry
and egg house of S. p. WADLEY, of
Dubuque. Can be found at A. d.
Works Meat Market. 36 6 mo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Mr.. barrow told good deal of truth
about New Jersey corporations in his
argument for the miners before the


commission.
'New Jersey" he said, "has issued its
bogus charters and sent them broadcast
over the United States charters which
have been simply letters of marque and
reprissl for every pirate that sails the
high seas of commerce to capture what
he can, until New Jersey has become
stencil and byword in the minds of all
people who believe in fair dealing and
justice between man and man."
A corporation is an artificial person,
and strictly speaking has no existence
outside of the state which grants the
charter. Through comfy such artificial
persons are usually allowed to do bust
ness beyond the boundaries of the state
where they incorporate, but they cannot
claim such privilege as matter of right.
1t is about time to draw the line against
New Jersey corporations. Public safe
ty is of more Importance than state
comfy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
IN MEMORY OF LINCOLN
Observation of the Ninety Fourth Ami
versary of the Birth of the Mar.
tyred president

Chicago, Feb. 13.-Chicago commem-
grated in appropriate manner the
ninety-fourth anniversary of the birth
of Abraham Lincoln. The day was
quite generally observed as holiday
and patriotic observance was general
among all classes. Memorial hall in
the Public Library building was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
Notice Of Appointment of Admins

Notice of Appointment of Admins
traitor.
STATE Of IOWA, GO
Delaware County 3D.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That the under
signed has been duly appointed and qualified as
Administrator. with the will annexed, of the
ware County, deceased All persons Indebted
to said Estate are reaested to make immediate
PAYMENT, and those having claims against the
same will present them, duly authenticated. to
the undersigned for allowances. 30 nii
Z. M. CARR,
Dated February l4th. 1903. ~ Administrator.
4 73w.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
MAKES IT A GRAND SETTLEMENT
Bowen to Sign Protocols with Other Pow
ers-Carncgie's Offer.

ers-Carncgie's Offer.
Washington, Feb. 16. Minister
Bowen expects to begin Immediately
the preparation of the protocols with
the Representatives. of the unallied pow
ers for the settlement of the claims
Of the citizens of those nations who
have suffered as result of the trou-
bles in Venezuela. There are eight
of these claimant nations, including
the United States. The drawing up of
the protocol with this government will
be the first undertaken. Solicitor Pen
field, of the state department, will rep
resent the United States in these nego-
tiations with Bowen.
Various efforts have been made by
representatives of big financial houses
in this country to sound Bowen us to
his views on the question of financing
the debts of Venezuela which will arise
out of the expected adjudication of the
claims by the several mixed commits
sions. Bowen, however, has informed
all those who have spoken to him on
the subject that his mission here is
entirely diplomatic one, and that he
could not consider the financial feat
ures of the matter.
1t has transpired that Andrew Car
negie, when Germany, in lieu of the
$500 she was to have gotten, down
on the nail' when the protocol was
signed, demanded $4,000, sent the
following message to Bowen, dated
Feb. -: II shall be glad to hand you
over at once s360,00O to meet the Ger
man demand if Venezuela desires it,
Bowen dispatched n grateful reply tc
Carnegie, thanking him for his gener
GUS offer which, however, it was moi
necessary to accept.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

IOIal :. fSoS,ooS NO
State of Iowa, County of Delaware.-ss.
l, II. A. Granger, cashier of the above-named
bank do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best OF my knowledge and
belief. II. A. Granger, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
of reb., 1908.
Ennis Boggs,
Correct-Attest: Notary Public.
R.R. Robinson
II. G. Haeberle directors
A. ii. Blake
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18

Chicago, Feb. 13.-Charles d. Pea
cock, the veteran jeweler, died sudden
ly at an early hour yesterday morning,
surrounded by the members of his
family, in his home, 1913 Indiana ave-
nue.. He was born here in 1888 and
had lived here ever since.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
PUBLIC SALE!.
wednesday February 25th

Having sold my farm in Cofflns Grove town
ship, q Of mile west Of the Quaker Mill, l viii
sell at public auction on the premises on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF The FIRST National Bank at Man
chester, in the State of lowe,
at the Close of Business,
Feb. 9Th, 1908.
RESOURCES

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts .... . s2l5,G23 rs |
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. 6,252 43
U. S. Bonds to SECURE circulation. 1850
Stocks, securitie1 - ktc.....,. 13,lOO 90
Banking house. furniture and fixtures 9,400 90
serve agents.. .......... 1546s 60
Due from approved reserve agents. :. PITTS II
Checks and other cash items. ..... 2Ol5 rs
Notes of other National Banks. ...... $3.50 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels
anu ceulS...... ~ "
Lawful money reserve in Bank, viz:
Iesal.tender notes. 1900 1900 Go slg7s 81
U. S. Certlf's of Deposit for legal
er Is per cent Of circulation) 49,. 625 90
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-12-19

legally or morally, to pay the
bounty, because the bounty Law was
unconstitutional.
Judge Collins wrote the opinion.
Among other things he says: The
raising of sugar beets for manufacture
in this state is just as much Of a
private business enterprise as is the
manufacture Of sugar thsrefrom, or
the manufacturing business. All
are private enterprises and the state
is prohibited from engaging In them. =
"A moral obligation upon the part
Of the state must have something
more substantial than legislation
obnoxious to the fundamental law to
rest upon. Something more for a
foundation or starting point than a
statute which is itself immoral. A
moral obligation can never be deemed
to rest upon the people of the state
to discharge a contract made by the
Legislature in direct violation Of the
constitution. -