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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11


Alexandra Dumas was one day the
guest of DR.. Gistal, leading pracd.
while the coffee was being handed
round, the host requested the great
novelist to enrich his album with one
of his witty improvisations.
Certainly" replied Dumas, with a
smile, and, drawing out n pencil, he
wrote under the eyes of his entertainer
the following lines:
Since Dr. Gistal came to our town
The hospital has been pulled down
You fatterer!" here exclaimed the
doctor, nightly pleased; but the poet
went on:
And we have made a larger cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
ocean cllG. Set on Fire by wave.

Ocean Cliffs Set on Fire by Waves.
1t is not often that the waves of the
ocean can set cliffs afire, but they do
sometimes. AT Ballybunnion, ON the
west coast of Ireland, the waves which
for unnumbered centuries have been
beating against the shores one day broke
into Il great deposit of iron pyrites and
alum. A rapid oxidation took place
which produced fierce heat and set
the whole cliff to burning. For weeks
the Cuff burned like volcano, and
great clouds Of smoke and vapor rose in
the air. When the fire died out, great
masses of lava and clay burned to
brick were seen in every direction.
In the arctic regions there is another
such burning cliff, which when last
seen was on fire for twenty miles. The
burning material was composed largely
of Ignite, but is believed to be made up
Of several other combustible chemical
substances, which had been set on fire
when the waves reached them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
EDGEWOOD.


E. +. Durston has been on the sick
list for several days past but is greatly
improved now.
Charley and Frank Peet of near
Strawberry Point, visited a few days
this week with relatives and friends at
this place.
Earl Craft, of Central City, is visit
ing this week with his aunt, Mrs. H.
M. Barr, at their pleasant home south
of town. He came up Monday morning
so as to attend the funeral of Rev. Blk.
by.
The Wood mail carrier, h. A. Bridell,
is wearing pleasant smile these days
owing to the happy arrival of a sweet
little girl babe at his home. east of
Wood, on Tuesday, February 8. We
join in extending congratulations te
the fond parents. ,ssed
Mrs. L. d. Platt and Azrs Flat, both
of Oelwein, drove overcast Friday and
visited with Il. G; Plstt and family, at
this place over Sunday. Mrs. Plat at
tended the donation at Mr.. Minkler's
on Friday evening. -Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
DYERSvILLE.

George Meyer, of New Vienna, &C.
companied by his grandson, Edmund
Kerper, were here last Friday on bust
ness. Mr.. Meyer also visited with Mr.
and Mrs. John Schrader, the latter be-
ing quite sick at the time.
Annie, the Daughter of Mrs. Gather
inc Arens, who lives near Petersburg
had her arm fractured recently by being
thrown from wagon.
A. M. Cloud, County Attorney OF
Delaware county, was in town Monday
calling on friends. From here he made
business trip to Dubuque.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vorwald of Dix
on Settlement visited with their son-in.
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Koehler, in this city Monday.
Henry Diers Of New Vienna had bust
ness which called him to this city Tues
day afternoon.
Casper Westmeyer had business
which called him to Manchester the lat.
ter part of last week.
Joseph Vessels, of Masonville, wae
in this vicinity over Sunday visiting
with his parents and other relatives and
friends.
A marriage license was issued in
Delaware county to Albert Benke and
Miss Carolina j. Merger, both promi-
nent young people of Petersburg.
John Nurre was down from Peters
burg Monday transacting business and
visiting friends.
Jacob Kerper and DIR. j. A. Mueller
of New Vienna were here last Saturday
to attend the funeral Of the late j. H,
Schroeder.
Gerhard Schnelders, the we'll known
carpenter and contractor of Petersburg,
was In town on business Monday
News Letter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
The Name of stebbins.

The Stebbins family is fairly numer-
Gus. 1t is not now classic name Its
owners wear it ignorantly. More the
shame for them. 1t is by right classic
name, borne as it was by the first of
Christian martyrs = st. Steven. some
times spelled Stephen. Steven is the
Dutch way of spelling it. Spell 1t in
Spanish-Esteban. Drop the initial 81
lent Sc" and then you have Steban.
Among the ignorant the step to Steb-
bins is very short. And the honorable
name of st. Steven takes on degrade
tion even as the fine old Norman French
name D'Aubaine becomes the homely
Dobbins.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

A droll little story is told of Mr.. W.
S. Gilbert. He put up his horse one
day at small country inn, on the
signboard Of which was painted con-
spicuously the notice, Entertainment
For Man and Beast" When his lunch
was brought, he looked dissatisfied
and surprised the waiter by saying,
"This is all very well so far, but where
is the entertainment for the man?"-
London Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

overwhelmed. "NNnat has happened
to you: Are you ill?' asked Dumas
fills. No" replied Dumas pere. well,
what is it, then?" Il am miserable"
Why" This morning killed Por-
thos-ponr Porthos! Oh. what trouble
have had to make up my mind to do
Il. But there must be an end to all
things. Yet when | saw him sink be-
meath the ruins. crying, 1T is too heavy,
too heavy for me! | swear to you that
cried" And he wiped away tear
with the sleeve of his dressing gown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
SOrOBis.

Numerous stories are told of the orr
gin of the women's society called Soro.
sis One Of the best is that on the oc.
casion Of a certain banquet here in hon
or of a foreign dignitary women were
vigorously excluded. They banded to-
gether to form club of their own.
Each called herself a "sorry Sis" and
by extension the name of the organiza.
ton became Sorosis. 1t is believed that
the word comes from the Latin "soror,'
a sister. There is n fruit genus called
sorosis, but it is not much like WON
an. "Sorrow-sis" would be a bad guess
One smart chap believes the word is ,
contraction of "sorceress," and l an
with him.-New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
.GREFLEY.

Mrs. John Coolidge of Manchester
visited at the Hubbell home over Sum
day.
Mrs. Barlowe, of Independence, is
visiting at the home of Mrs. John Mat
thews.
Mrs. Heman Steele of Edgewood Wis
tied her daughter, Mrs. Lester Young,
last week.
Frank Farwell is wearing his eye in
mourning because he monkeyed with
the boxing gloves too long.
John and Mrs. Michaels spent Sun
day In Manchester.
w. Sawyer of Manchester was visit
ing here last week.
Born-to Mrs Gore -Tibbitt girl.
Meare glad to say that the child OF
| John Pelleymonter is improving, and
there is hope of complete recovery
Messrs. John Thomas and Richard
Tibbott of Ebonsburg, Pa. are here
Mr.. Thomas lie q brother OF NJ. and d
Thomas, and Mr.. Tibbott is brother
of Mrs. M. Thomas.
January 9th Mrs. Jas. Wilson's chill
dren and other relatives surprised hel
by coming to dinner with well filled
baskets and other tokens of remem-
brance, it being her SEVENTEEN birthday
and had an enjoyable time. May they
have many more such happy events.
Our old friend "Bob" Fishel has con-
cluded to again make the race for sher-
lie. Bob has held the Office for three
terms under the small salary law, and
now wishes one term more that he may
get something more than glory out Of
it. Of the many sheriffs which Della
ware county has elected none evel
served the people better than the above
named gentleman.-Home Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
II Wanted His Tongue.

At an auction sale in Scotland vii
lage the auctioneer was trying to sell
number Of domestic utensils, includ-
ing porridge pot. AS usual, he was
making a great fuss. Finishing, his
keen eye caught well known worthy,
the beadle, standing at the back of the
crowd, and he shouted out:
''Maister McTavish, make me an Of
fer for this pot. Why, 1t would make
IL splendid kirk bell"
aye" replied the beadle, "if your
tongue was in it."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

"There goes De Speptic, the great
financier. He looks so extraordinarily
happy that I'll bet he's cornered some
stock that will net him millions"
"AIy, he's far happier than that! His
doctor has just informed him that he
can eat the whole of one egg for break
fast tomorrow without hurting his
stomach" Baltimore Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

when they saw the reluctance of 9th
ers to taste the cold stuff. Those from
the rural .districts especially eyed it
suspiciously, then melted each tea
spoonful with the breath before swal-
lowing it. The next time they had q
chance they ate it with delight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
MT. HOPE.

r. d. Hooker called at John Whites
last Thursday evening.
Guy Hathaway was business caller
at Manchester last Thursdsy.
Dennis Morris cal' m Ed Kelleys
last Wednesday eveg.ng.
Ida Penrod 70 very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Let's were seen on our
streets last Wednesday.
Ralph Grail called at Mr.. Sommers
last Friday.
Mrs. Ed Kelley and Mrs. Chas.
Shuttle called at Sam Kaltenbach's last
Friday.
James Mcfarland was business
caller at Manchester last Saturday.
r. D. Hooker was q business caller at
Dundee last Friday.
Peter Morris visited Joe Kelley last
Thursday.
There was no school at the Allegheny
school, last Thursday, on account OF
the death of the teachers grandfather.
Mr.. Sommers was Manchester
caller Friday.
Mrs. Guy Hathaway visited at Mrs
Jas. McFarland's one day last week.
81. F. Boil butchered beef las
Thursdsy.
Mrs. L. Trip visited Mrs. H. Ell
bridge last Friday.
Grandma Schultze Is visiting Mrs
Minch.
Don't forget he,oyster supper at Et
Kelley's Friday evening Feb. Is.
Our teacher, Carolyn Kaltenbach, WIT
has been under the doctors care, will
be able to resume her work at schoo
this week.
Mr.. Ahrens sawed wood at L. Tripp',
one day last week.
Mrs. Chas Graham returned to hel
home at Epworth last Saturday after az
extended visit with her son, II. F. Boil
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
HOPKINTON.

Miss Alice Royder spent Sunday with
relatives and friends in Coggon.
John Beitz and Miss Lucy Wilson
were married in Delhi last Saturday.
A girl is reported at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. James Wilson this week.
Mrs. James Orr of Coggon and w. S.
Guthrie and wife of Cedar Rapids were
in attendance at the funeral of Samuel
Ferguson last Monday.
Mrs. @. E. Reeve and Mrs. Emerancy
Reeve departed yesterday for visit of
q week or more with Mrs. Elizabeth
Smith at Van Horne.
Chas. Lepley and wife visited a
couple of days this week at the home
of their daughter, Mrs. F. K. Main.
Geo. Talmage made visit to Man
chester Tuesday to see his mother who
has been on the sick list.
&c. Reeve, ]. S. Mcdonnell, S. p.
Carter, H. Moulton, .. E. Reeve, M.
Steen, and Aaron Richardson had bust
ness in Manchester Monday, most Of
them attending the meeting of tn,
Delaware County Telephone Co.
Perry Wheeless and Miss Ella Cam.
bell were united in marriage last Tues
day evening at the Presbyterian parson
age, Rev. d. Q. Macintosh officiating
Both of the contracting parties have ,
host of friends who will join in extend
ing congratulations and wishing then
q prosperous and felicitous journey
though life. Mr.. Wheeless is engaged
in the harness business at Fayette witt
R. o. Hathaway, where they located {
few months ago and are doing pros
porous business. The newly-marriet
couple will depart tomorrow for thei
home.-Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

Waited Twenty Years For n Solution.
A bit of pure and harmless mischief
at recitation at Yale was the device of
a member of the class Of ", who in
troduced at recitation turtle covered
by Il newspaper paster on the she'll
The tutor had too much pride to come
down from his perch and solve the
mystery of the newspaper movement,
but twenty years after, meeting a
member Of the class, his first and abb
rupt question was, "AIr. W., what
made that paper move?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

Auntie binding Jackie sobbing in q
cornep-Why, Jackie, what has hap
pened to make you feel SO bad this
morning?
Jackie-M-ma missed some jelly.
Auntie-Ho, no! see. And her sus
picions fell on you, eh?
Jackie-No, auntie; 1t was her slip
per.-Boston Courier.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
EARLv1LLE.

Il. v. Lucas was business visitor at
Fort Dodge the first of last week.
Peters has been moving his
household goods to the farm near
Edgewood which he recently purchased.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Matthews of
Greeley were calling on friends Thurs
day.
Mrs. Geo. Staehle, jr. and Miss Kate
-Commerford were in Dubuque Satur-
day to see Caro- Staeele who is attending
Mount st. Joseph College.
Ed Ham and W. H. Glodden were In
Minnesota last week looking at land
with view to buying.
The basket social held at the home
of Mrs. Elizabeth Cousins Wednesday
night was largely attended and IS re-
suit about $55 was added to the build.
ing fund of the new Congl Chnrch 3:
Almorsl.
Born t to Ii. end Mrs. A. j. Faust at
Alnoral on Tuesday Feb. 3, q baby
girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Stetson spent Sun
day at the home of j ohm Cruise jr. north
of town.
Miss Eta Eldredge, former teacher in
our school, is soon to graduate from the
Still School of Osteopathy at Des
Moines, she having been astudent there
the past TWO years.
The Gardner sisters have bought out
the fixtures of the restaurant of Mrs. G.
F. Davies and are now conducting the
same.
Rev. and Mrs. B. w. Soper and little
son Harold were visiting at Martelle
and Pella last week. At the latter place
Mr.. soper ofticiated at the wedding OF
two young people of that place.
w. II. Clute marketed AZ steers here
Saturday which he sold to Arthur Steb
bins of Alburnett. They netted him
nearly $4,000.
Rebekahs to the number of 80 wen
to Delhi Tuesday evening Of last week
where they were entertained by th.
Rebekahs of that place. Though it war
very stormy evening an enjoyable
time was had.
VIII Weidt has severed his connection
with Louis Schaller and has moved in
to the Cruise property recently vacated
by r. Eichacker.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

did Benny ask you for my hand last
night, papa?"
YES, my daughter"
"And what did you think of the
young MANI"
81 don't like suspicious men, my
dear. like man who looks you in
the eye"
"Well, didn't Benny look you in the
eye, father?"
mo; all the time he was asking for
your hand in marriage he had his eyes
on my feet"-Yonkers Statesman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

Mrs. Alexander Hamilton had the
first Ice cream in the city of Washing
ton. Sic used to tell with amusement
of the delight with which President
Andrew Jackson first tasted it. Guests
at the next White House reception
We're treated to the frozen mystery,
and great was the fun of the initiated
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

"Reginald," she said to a wealthy
young dandy who had been paying his
attentions to her, 81 would like to ask
you one very serious question"
"What is it, my dear?" he replied.
"Would you object,to marrying NAM
ma if refused you? You see, we real
ly don't want to lose you"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
Eresl, DaiIx.

"And do you understand" asked the
Sunday school teacher, why you pray
for your daily bread?'"
"Oh, yes" replied little Elsie. That's
SO we'll be sure to have it fresh."-Phil.
adelphia Press
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
FnIne.

$50 Ambishious has achieved fame.
has he's" asked the philosopher.
HE has" replied the cheerful chap.
Brilliant things said by other men are
now credited to him."-Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

Mother, what are twins?" asked
little Bobbie.
81 know" chimed in Dolly. 'Twins
is two babies just the same age; three
babies is triplets, four is quadrupeds,
and five is centipeds,"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
Ability.

Tomson-Johnson has no ability OF
any kind.
Jaclsson-N Nonsense. Why, he can
ask you for a loan in such way. that
you thank your lucky stars for the op-
portunity to Accommodate him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
Our Cook.

81 believe" said the young physi.
clan, "that bad cooks supply us with
half our patients"
THAT'S right" rejoined the old doc
tor, "and good cooks supply us with
the other f."-Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

Dumas. like Balzac, was fond of his
own creations. Among them all he
loved Porthos best. TIE great, strong
vain hero was child after his own
heart One afternoon, 1t is related, his
son found Dumas eareworn, wretGhed-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

In His Fathers Footsteps.
Binks-Did Smiths father leave him
anything?
Jinks-Only his debts.
Binks-How is Smith getting along?
Jinks-Well, he has greatly increased
his inheritance.-Baltimo American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
Hi. perip.tetic Lunch

Waitress (at quick lunch stand)-Do
you want to eat this sandwich here or
take 1t with you?
Gentleman = Both. = Harvard Lam
pooh.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

The Courier de Paris relates that a
party of men, sitting In front of a
boulevard cafe, were recently APP
preached by man who had clarinet
in his hand and who said: Gentlemen,
excuse me. have to make my living,
but i suppose you would rather give
me sou not to hear me-" They took
the hint. He repeated this perform
ance several times till one day one Of
the men said he felt like hearing a
tune and asked him to play. II am sor-
ry," said the man with the clarinet.
but cannot play note"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11
County Correspondence.

Mrs. Mary Mckee has returned from
q visit in Manchester.
The mission study class will give q
program at the M. E. church next SuD-
day morning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

Among the curios of Windsor castle
is a chair made out OF. the trunk of the
famous elm by which Wellington stood
at the battle of Waterloo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-11

And we have made a larger cemetery.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-28
4 MAMMOTH EDITION,

The Minneapolis Journal celebrated
its twenty-ftth birthday last Thursday
by issuing q paper that easily sur.
passes anything in that line ever
issued in the northwest, and probably
any other part of the country. The
issue comprised 12S pages, 1876 col
umns. OF this $50 columns are de.
voted to advertising. The remaining
3l6 pages were filled with q review OF
the history of Minneapolis and show.
ing up its resources and the large
field tributary to the city,. None but
a newspaper man will be able to get q
faint idea of the amount of energy
and hustling required to get up such
paper. The Journal is to be congrat.
ulated, not only for its success in get
ting out this special issue, but for the
position it has won in the newspape,
field, as one of the newsiest, brightes,
and fairest papers of the northwest.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-28
THRONE LIGHTS.

King: George Of Greece has been apA
pointed an honorary admiral in the
British navy. .--+ 5
The German empress has just pass
her forty-fifth birthday. OF her it Isl
said, 'She is at last coming into. her
own in the affectionate regard of the
people of the German empire" j
The emperor Of Russia keeps most
sumptuous table. The menu card
placed ON the imperial table at st. Pc.
tersburg is printed in red letters on a
pure ivory tablet surmounted by the
royal crest and arms. ~ -
The German emperor possesses q
cane which belonged to Frederick the
Great, who always carried it on his
many battle fields. Frederick died in
his armchair, having refused to take to
his bed when dying, and he held this
cane in his hand at the. moment of his
death.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-28
TRAIN AND TRACK.

Electricity is now used in place of
steam in the regular railway service on
the line from Berlin to Grosslichter-
felde.
1t is now proposed. nominally by
Turks. but really by Germans. to con-
struct a railway from Haifa to Naz-
areth and other towns of Galilee
Two hundred million dollars was
spent last year by the railroads for new
cars and engines. This means that the
carrying capacity Of the railroads has
been increased some 100000 tons.
A special train on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad recently made the run
between Chicago Junction. O.. and Gar
rett, Ind, a distance of 1913 miles. in
1875 minutes. The train of five cars es-
tablished the record without stop
between stations.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-28
GOWN GOSSIP.
Gold braid trims many Of the beay7;

Cold braid trims many of the beaver
hats. r' !. -, !.
No woman not as young and fair sas
she will ever be should yield to the
temptation Of an ermine hat. That fur
10 for youth and beauty. ....
Satin will be much worn. this win
ter, as we'll as the heavy, rich silk
stuffs which are so we'll suited to the
new Cor revived godet skirt.
Ribbon flowers" rosettes, "dangles''
and ornamental bows for gowns, hats,
waists and the hair are more popular
and more beautiful than ever. =:
Wooden waists, and especially col
ored ones, are made twice as attractive
if instead of tight linen collars airy
lace or embroidered linen or lawn ties
are worn with them.
Heavy cotton materials for winter
shirt waists are seen in colors as well
as white, stripes and small figures in
pink. blue, green and yellow on a white
ground being shown.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-28
.slRES AND SONS.

~ Mr.. LIGHT, the Democratic candidate
for mayor Of Geneva, N. Y, was elect
ed by one vote.
Cardinal Satolli,> former papal dele
gate to this country, will visit the
United States next year.
Professor Won Behring of Marburg,
discoverer of diphtheria serum. has
been awarded the title of "excellency''
by the German government.
Senator Gibson of Montana, seventy
three years of age and widower. is
said to be the next venerable states
man in the line of matrimony.
So far as is known there is only one
person in Europe at present who has
name without any vowels, and that
is NJ. Srb, the mayor of Prague.
Morris Salmonson, for seventeen
years marriage license clerk in Chi
cago, is able to write fluently as we'll
as talk Yiddish, German, French, Ital-
ian, Danish and Swedish and is at
present studying Bohemian.
Millicon Hunt is especially honored
dA4OAS3 oAAShSO AACA SAduIS. lac ID
eighty-two years old. In 1913 he ship
ped the first train load of bags to Chi
cago. The consignment was the first
freight brought into Chicago by rail.
The new British governor of Hong
kong, Sir Matthew Nathan, is an Israel.
lite who has been in public life for a
number of years. He commanded a
portion Of the expedition which went
to the relief of "Chinese" Gordon at
khartum.
When Judge w: II. Taft assumes the
war department portfolio he will sit at
the same desk which his father, AL.
phonso Taft, occupied while holding
the same Office under President Grant
The elder Taft occupied the post only
a few months, when he became attor.
ney general.
Walter B. Stevens, secretary of the
Louisiana Purchase exposition, has a
personal acquaintance with nearly all
the public men of this country. He has
been reporter, city editor and Wash
ington correspondent. He has attend
ed every national convention since
1872 and has known every president
from Grant to Roosevelt.