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The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

Ethel Bush were married they were
poor in everything but luck, pluck and
faith in their future. Their worldly
possessions consisted Of just enough
to pay their passage to San Francisco,
thence to Juneau, and on to Forty
Mile Camp, and provide themselves
with the necessary stores for year.
On the 18th they were married at
the pretty little church in Fresno, and
their friends in great numbers gath
cred about them to congratulate them
and bid them a fearful adieu.
Next day the bride and groom took
their departure for San Francisco.
Laura imprinted a kiss on the young
brides lips and whispered:
Give it to him! Oh, wish l could
go with you!"
They went to San Francisco, where
they met the remainder of their party
bound for the Klondike. Among the
party was tall young fellow named
Dick Ronald, from Seattle, who from
his height soon acquired the soubri-
quet of Long Dick. There were half
dozen other men, some young and
some middle-aged, but Ethel was the
only lady in the party bound for the
frozen north.
The voyage and journey to Juneau
was made without any unusual discom-
fort, but from that on it became peril
Gus and every mile marked with dan
ger.
They engaged some Indians as
guides and an Esquimaux with the
euphonious name of Umstich, which
Long Dick translated for convenience
into "Hemstitch."
Umstitch was engaged as sort OF
general superintendent of the dogs and
sleds. of which they had several to
convey themselves and packs across
the bleak, white deserts. the dog being
the only animal capable of making
those journeys in all weather.
The accommodations for the young
bride were poor. but Clarence did the
ried stove and tent, and every night
the latter was pitched in some spot
where the snow was hard. Beds of
boughs were made, and Ethel was
wrapped in furs until there was little
chance for her to suffer from cold
She rode all the way from Juneau to
the mining camp well muffled in bear
skin robes and furs. strapped on sled
or boat as the case might be, and
while this method of travel was much
better than walking, the uncertainty
of her position made it anything but
comfortable.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16
CHAPTER III.
PauIs DlscoYaN,

It is essential at this point in our
story to return to the Klondike. 1t is
again night, and the little camp on
the densely wooded stream is wild
with excitement and confusion. Men
were hurrying to and fro and giving
utterance TO angry eNclamations.
Among the most excited was our old
friend Gid Myers. Gid had a rope in
his hand. and was gesticulating wildly
toward a cabin that had been erected
on the banks of the stream, around
which stood four or five men with
rifles in their hands.
No wonder the gold-diggers were ex-
cited. A terrible crime had been COM
mitted in their little community. 1t
was the first that had ever been
hardy frontiersmen felt like wreaking
vengeance upon the perpetrators.
Il tell ye. boys, We ought to make
holy example O. that precious rascal
in yonder shanty. We have found gold
here by the million O. dollars. an when
We thought we had an honest com.
mun!ty four thieves pounce upon us.
rob one o. us, an almost kill him. Now
let's hang the feller Crack Lash
wounded"
Wait, boys" cautioned Glum Rails
ton. who had listened to the harrangue
of Gid Myers. This chap what got a
little more lead in his skin than he
calkeriated on amt goin' t git away.
tell ye that robbery warn't done by
accident 1t warn't planned in a min
nit neither"
Now yer shoutin'. comrade." put in
a griZzled veteran.
ITO be continued.)
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16
DAMAGE DONE BY LocusTs.
Seventeen-Year Specimens Have Be-
gun Their Work.

Seventeen-Year Specimens Have Be-
gun Their Work.
The 17-year locusts are beginning
to show what real damage they can
do. When they first appeared in num-
bers in parts of Maryland a few weeks
ago the farmers charged them with
but very little damage: now the resi-
dents tune has changed. and all about
you can hear them saying: The To-
Gusts are running my shade and fruit
trees" According to the farmers. the
greatest damage being done by the
locusts is to the limos of trees. After
the locust emerges from the ground
it ut once makes for the body Of the
tree. and sticks upon II until ready to
emerge from its shell. which is exactly
the shape OF the insect. legs and ALL
The shell breaks lengthwise OF the
locust, from the middle of the back
to the head. Out of this opening the
locust comes forth as white as n sheet
1t Immediately begins to crawl to the
trunk of tree. 1t Is not long be.
fore 1t begins to get darker in color.
until within few hours 1t becomes
almost black. with the exception Of
the body and the eyes. which remain
n reddish brown. As soon as they
turn dark they proceed to the extreme
ends Of the trees where they do the
damage. The females sting kills the
branches. Chickens. dogs and spar
rows are making short work OF the
insects when they come In contact
with them. The crops In the fields
have not suffered as yet.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16
ADVICE TO WOMEN,

Every other woman has female trouble
known by some or all of these symptoms
Headache. nervousness, easily fstirasd.
pains In back and lower part OF stcW-
ach and bowels and limbs, constipation.
etc, etc. this is generally caused by
misplaced or diseased womb: we cure all
other aches and pains. delayed men
situation and disease: our treatment
and medicines are n wonderful new dis
cOVsry; treat by mail. write or call. con-
sultation free. Oriental Remedy Co.
rooms 10 and IL. sSl 10th St. Denver. Colo.
sSco reward for any case We cannot cure
references. agents wanted.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16
MRS. NJ BRINK
FIRST STAGE OF CATARRH
A Serious Mistake Which Thou-
sands Are Making.

The frs, stage of catarrh Is what =
commonly known as catching cold" II
may be in the head, nose, throat or lungs.
Its beginning is sometimes so severe n
to cause a chill and considerable fever, q
it may be 50 slight as TO not hinder persoa
from his usual business. In perhaps a
majority of cases little or NO a,,estioa is
paid to the frs; stage of catarIh, a,A hens.
II is that nearly one-hah of tie people ka~s
chronic cataTTh in some form.
To neglect a cold is to invite chroaic
Sstarrh. As soon as any one disco~e-s
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

WOMEN @se a.s,
arsI poor health generally are freausasy sufferers
from catarrhal conditions peculiar to women. This
eAtarrh. Or leueorrhoes, is often the cause OF III
health pains, expectations and cancer of the parts.
Tue standard Cure for leucorrhoea co.s s,sts OF
bcSh local and internal remedies. Price fer full
month. Isszn- -Ittl % sent Irsratt ON rseeip. Of
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16
bird. Fly and Sim.

Besides the skylark number OF
other birds sing as they ny. Among
these are the titlark. woodlark. water
peppet, sedge warbler, willow warbler
and whin chat.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

Oldfimer-The theatrical business
isn't what 1t used to be. Neweo0sr-
That's right. While the salaries have
been raised. the judges are allowing
more alimony every year.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

Miss Sarah MeGahan. No. l97 Third streeS
Albany. n. Y. writes:
A few months ago I suffered with a severe
attack OF influenza which nothing seemed to
reheve. Ny hearing became bad, my eyes became
irTits;ed and feveTish- Nothing seemed rizht and
nothing ate tasted good took PERCSA and
within two weeks I was perfectly wel"-Sarah
NcGahaa-
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna, write
at oace to DR.. Hartman, giving full
statement of your case, and he will be glad
to give you his valuable advice gratis
Address DR.. Hartman. President Of
The Hartman Saaitarium. Columbus o.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

A Nermonter may he TrS.sd q satps
known as q Green GoucGh kSr." su
he doesn't consider himself green
mountain boy.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

In accord with the dostriAe sf the sur
viynl OF the nttest the last woman OF
earth will be a dressmaker.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

NOT A FISH STORY.
Baxters Bullhea6 CIGAR coed . 5
smoke you can find.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16
INSIST oS GETTING IT.

Some Erocers say they don't keep De-
fance Starch because thsG have Q scseS
IN hand Of Il OF brands. ~hisa they knew
cannot be sold to q castsrSsr wps hns
once used the l6 o. pkg. Dc<sanes Starca
for same money
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16
CHICAGO DENTAL PARLORS

set, Denver. Colo.
W = IN DENTISTRY.
II you need q set OF NEW
TEETH AMI have not tae
time or money to spare 10
come 10 Denver. " RITE
for my printed Instructions
telling how ! can make you
n good rct OF teeth AMI re-
turn them to you by mai,
or express Workmanship.
material 4 at guarnnis-A.
Full Set Teeth, eSoa. Bes;
Set Teeth, on rubber. tiS.oo
DIR. ID. q. Matthews,
ieferencoa Prop. 4 Mgr.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16
Miss. SARA McGAHANs

how glad felt when it began to relieve me in
very short time. In less than two weeks W.
completely cured"-Sibyl A Hadley.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

Sihyl A. Maase.. y Main street. HuKti1Stsn,
lad. writes
Las wiater after getting my feet wet began TO
cough WHICH sratually grew worse until ny throat
vss s6se - rs~. Ordisa-y remedies did net help
Ae kpA cash renedies nsuS<ated me READING
an aa<artis snsat Of what PERuNA could do
decided - - q bss.ie- AID ysa can imagine
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

the hsst symptoms Of catching cold he
sAsuld at oaee bssia the use Of Peruna
aodsrding 20 directions en- the bottle.
and fhe odd is sure to pass away with
sut leaving any bad effects.
Unless his is done the cold is almost
sure to enl in the second stage of catarrh.
whtch is nakinG 50 many lives miserable
# Narnaa WAS taken every time one has
2 sah Or esa9k, chronic oasarrh would
be praoAssig N unknswn disease.
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

NiSs ESr4Ssth uber. No. q Bsssett street.
AnZ8. y. T.. writes:
Asse always dreaded unsettled weather
heSk0ls q ns extreme liability to catch cold,
wssa f>siprtal essNkis weNf quickly aevsias
thpSuth ny enisss sJEfaR, which il ~oad take
wssts - drive away. / am thankful to say
tkst siAce / have taken PHRUNA I do not
kAbe sos rsaseR - dread this any more
h.Pe heen u n expessd to the damp, wet or
ssal ~saphsr, take dpse pr Two OF PERC,SA
nd i tArssr eat aAy hin, Il sfr&xSA trSE my
syst&A."-k6ss Elizabeth uber.
Io-k, hsoA-. vrAas:
Ttis past Water during the wet and coll
vsGSsf sAsht a seilaa and svvere cold VIII e
Apse3sSeas . nhIJEAl eeuditien through my eahr
0AsA. - - akese@ my general health that
vss es.rlssdy brNsea as-a- and became nsrveu
apl kystAS2Ssl aAA pnft ts supervise my home
H. plvssci5p pseseriSeS fer ne, bas sspehsw hi
na6ctAa 81 ne no sscd- Resitag Of rFRuS!
] SDeSei to ~ n After had takea hu; thre
hsSrkes fsend nayssk in ine hsalth."-ArS Il.
brink
The Delta independent., 1903-01-16

white. she shrieked:
Wounded, robped. ruined!" and fell
senselcss to the floor.
Ethel Bush, learning OF her friends
trouble. hastencd to see Laura. who
sank SO rapidly under the double blow
that she was confined to her bed.
Ethel tried to console her.
Don't worry. dear. We shall soon
be with Paul. and II I find him will
nurse him back to health, and Clar-
ence will defend him II he is attacked
until he is able to defend himself"
"Will you take n message to him
from me. Ethel?'
Yes. dear. a thousand"
"Wnrn him. Ethel: warn hint"
"Of whom or what shall warn him.
dear?"
"Of Theodore Lakeland. He Is our
evil genius"
II fenr you wrong Mr.. Lakeland"
"No. no; he threatened me last au-
tumn when we were up tho valley to
the picnic. forgot It ut the time. but
II is all very fresh md vivid to my
mind now"
Ethel remained with her for over
two hours and spoke encouragingly
then left. urging her to recover her
strength and spirits in time for the
wedding.
For downright luck and pluck the
bridal trip OF Clarence Berry was with.
out parallel. On the day he and sweet
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-04
Manchester Markets.
FARMERS, ATTENTION!
A Word of Explanation,

After handling the Mccormick ma
chimes for eleven years, we have severed
our connection with them as they have
joined the harvester combine and we
cannot endorse the methods they wish
20 do business on, but we prefer to be
found as always before, on the side of
the farmers.
Our wstchword shall ever be, "Stand
by the Farmer
The purpose of this harvester COM
bine we do not believe will be produc-
tive of good to the farmer.
We shall use our best efforts to pro-
tect those Mccormick machines by
keeping stock of such repairs as can
be bought of supply companies that
manufacture nearly all kinds of repairs.
We have contracted with the Acme
Harvesting Machine Co. for their bind
ers and mowers for the coming season.
This machine though not as well
known as the Mccormick in this i'm.
mediate vicinity. And we think we can
convince you in a short time if you will
call at our place of business that the
Acme hsrvesters and mowers are the
equal in ell, and superior in many
points to the Mccormick. "Farmers'
stand by yourselves and buy your ma
chimes of companies that are not in the
combine, and while using them breath
the free air. Respectfully,
Owl Young Il DoTY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-04
District Court,

The Court was occupied all OF last
week in the trial of the case of Hebron
VS.. Hebron, an action brought by son
of Stephen Hebron of RichIand town.
ship to have his father placed under
guardianship. The case was submitted
to the jury at five o'clock Friday after
noon and about o'clock the next morn.
ing the jury agreed to verdict, finding
that tho defendant should be placed
under guardianship. Mr.. Hebron has
always been an active, energetic man,
and has one of the largest and best
improved farms in this county He is
also the owner of several other farms.
His wealth is estimated at $4,000. His
indisposition is no doubt caused by too
close attention to his business affairs,
and it is hoped that relief from the
management of his business VIII restore
him to health.
"Red" Rogers, who plead guilty to
the crime of assault with intent to coin
nit murder, was sentenced to serve four
years at hard labor in the penitentiary
at Anamosa, and Oliver Lieb, who was
adjudged gnilty of rape, was sentenced
to term of eight years at the same
place. An appeal has been taken in
Lieb's case to the Supreme Court, where
it will probably be tried at the May
term of that court. Both of the defend
ants were takento Ansmosa last Wed
nesdsy afternoon by Sheriff Fishe.
Court adjourned Saturday forenoon
until the 10th of this month.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-04
For Sale.

A we'll improved l55 acre farm. located 6 miles
from Manchester. This farm will be sold at
reasonable price. Inquire of G. w. MILLER.
SIT
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-04

Hear "Casey's Troubles at the
Central opera house Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. J ohm Clark, of Forest
vile, are guests of relatives and friends
in this city.
Mrs Jno l. Sullivan and dangh
ter, and Miss Eliza Westgarth of earn
avon, Wisconsin, are Chicago visitors
this week.
The Cowboys of the Manchester
bowling league were defeated by each
of the other teams in the contests dur
ing the past week.
Marriage licenses have been issued
during the past week by Clerk Georgen
to George Z Potter and Ollie Smith and
Max Schsdey and Elizabeth Little.
bradley Lillibridge has received a
diploma as pharmacist from the state
board of examiners. Out of eighty
five who took the examination only %
received diplomas.
Will Lock who is travelling sales
man for Scharles the tailor, took orders
for 12 suits at Dyersville Monday Mi.
Scharles went to Dyersville yesterday
to take the measures of his patrons
there.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-04
Why do you fret and grumble,
Why don't you take tumble,
Use Beacom's Picnic Pills,
They will drive away your ills.
Try them. % cents. All druggists, soft

at Central Opera House, Thursday
night, March 9Th. Prices Is, 80 and
so cts. The greatest opportunity for
big laugh of the season. Alfred KeIcy's
comedy, of "Casey's Troubles" has
stood the test of time, and given more
genuine satisfaction to lovers of good
farce comedy than perhaps, any other
play of It's kind. This season Mr..
Kelley has launched his play with new
and stronger company than ever before
and line of high class specislties, the
best that money can procure. Barry
Gray, who assumes the roll of "Casey,"
is al excellent comedian, and will be
pleasantly remembered as "Fritz," in
the original production. Miss Edie
Wright, the young and beautiful
Australian actress, will be seen as
"Iloosa" Sidney Doody, the eccentric
character comedian, shares honors with
Mr.. Gray, in the comedy work. The
balance of the company are artists OF
clever reputation, and the special fea-
lures of this seasons production are tn,
wonderful Kennedy children, America,
! greatest juvenile artists, Doody ant
Wright, the Australian comiques. an,
the funny wooden heads" and .'minia
ture theater."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-04
Mason Work
For Sale

For Sale.
so acre unimproved farm in Collins Grove
township. Hubert Carr.
s-tf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-04
New Advertisements.

Geo. S. Lister adyertlsea complete
line of bicycles.
Read what Gildner Bros. say about
their new store.
b. Clark makes an exceptional show
ing of new tailored suits and skirts in
his ad. in this issue.
Kline & Madden quote prices on their
nice line of rubbers, and advise using
them and thus saving doctors bills.
w. w. Ford announces that he is now
ready to show you his fine line of new
goods and requests you to call and ex-
anime them.
Are You going to paint this spring !?
If so, note the hint that Lawrence 4
Grems of the City Hall Pharmacy give
in their advertisement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-04
Harry O. Pratt.

Hairy o. Pratt, son of Rev. II. o.
Pratt of this city, died Friday afternoon
at Cedar Rapids. The funeral services
were held Monday afternoon from the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. jack
son, 1447 Second Avenue, Cedar Rapids,
a goodly number from this city attend
ing. The grlefs!ricken family have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Concerning his death the Cedar Rapids
Gazette speaks as follows:
Announcement of the death of
Harry o. Pratt will come with startling
surprise to many of his friends in this
city as well as in Waterloo, where he
made his home. He died yesterday af
ternoon at st. Luke's hospital of apo
,, plexy. Mr.. Pratt was successful
young attorney of Waterloo and came
to this city Wednesday to transact some
business, as has been his custom fire.
quently in the past few years. He regis
tered at the Grand and was assigned to
room. 1t is believed that he was not
feeling well, for he was not seen around
the hotel during the day Thursday, I'm
til evening, when he came down to the
Office and called for his mail.
The bell boy was unable to rouse him
Friday morning, and in the afternoon,
about o'clock, his room was entered
and he was found on the bed in an I'M
conscious condition. 1t was ascertained
that he had relatives in the city and
they were notified and the stricken man
was removed to st. Luke's hospital,
where he fingered for short time and
expired.
j The decedent was born at Charles
City, Iowa, and was about 80 years of
age. He WAS graduate of the law de-
; pertinent of the State University in
1896, and during the time he was there
was member Of the Zetagathian soci-
ETY.. He was brilliant debater, an ex-
cellent student and quite popular with
all who knew him. He had been prac-
, ticing his profession at Waterloo for
! about year. For time before and
after his graduation he taught school,
| having been teacher in the Dysart
schools. He was an Instructor in coun.
4 ty normal institutes for few years and
/ was in demand as such during the timt
9 he followed the teaching vocation.
i His father, Rev. II. o. Pratt, is pas
: tor of the Methodist church at Man
y chester, and several years ago was pas
b tor of the church in Cedar Rapids. Re
n sides his parents, he is survived by thre,
9 sisters, Mrs. b. L. Jackson and Mis-
o Gertrude Pratt of this city, the latte
q being teacher in the Harrison schoo
d and Miss Ruth Pratt, student in Cor
l nell college. There were three brother
8. in the family and this was the last, on
j, having died three years ago and tn
8. other nine years ago. The bereave
le father and mother were notified an
reached here this morning. !" sssss,...-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-03-04
Notice to School Electors.

To THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE INDIE
pEpESr SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MANCHESTER.
Iowa:
meeting'of the independent School District of
Manchester Iowa, for the transaction of the
regular business of said District, and for the
term OF three years in accordance with the
Statutes so providing, will be held in the Coun-
ell rooms In the City of Manchester, Delaware
County. Iowa. on the 2nd Monday of March,
next. the same being the 9th day of March 1908
The polls will be open at O'Clock. p. m, and
will remain open five hours, and be closed at q
O'Clock Z. ~, OF said day.
Dated at Manchester, iowa. February 81, 1908
IL. b. STILES,
Sec. of BID of Directors of the
Independent school District
sew of Manchester, Iowa
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and Merchant Tailoring
n alosion worthy
,andma i md
selves
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Business Locals.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
For Sale or Rent

The undersigned, as executor of the estate of
Mary j. Mckay. has for sale or rent a farm in
Milo township, known as the Amos H. Mckay
farm, consisting of 100 acres.
Anyone wishing to buy this place or to rent 1t
for the coming season will do well to see me.
9w2 GEO. w. DUNHAN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

president of the United Sta es should
ride out encircled by platoon of sol
diers to insure his safety, but the es
adjustment of a military botlyguard as
suggested would prove a great shock
TO American tradition and custom. Ths
tendency of which the Tribune COM
litfcal PARTY. The American people as
a whole deprecate the adoption of the
formalities ana militarsm of European
courts. The simplicity and openness
of the life leo 5y an American presi-
dent is the chief charm OF the white
house. Few presidents have been more
popular than President Roosevelt AMI
one of the chief springs of his populari-
ty lies In the eommonness of the man.
1t is doubtful if any executive hedged
in by the sabers of a military body
guard might attain to a like popularity
and conquer the sincere personal lilt-
ing of the people as Roosevelt has done
That the Life OF the president needs
protection is plainly evidenced by the
number of armed cranks and lunatics
who seek to gain access to him upon
one pretense or another. 1t would seem
that detail of plain clothes men
might watch over his safety effectually
without the estahlishhme nj of MILL
tary household The glitter of bayo
nets is scarcely a necessary part of the
progress of an American president.
And a cessation of the lurid news ~
ports descriptive of every ragamuffin
who asks for the president as a proba-
BILE assassin. and the unqualified edi-
torial attacks upon his personality by
opposing newspapers which inflame the
weak minded and Gu tivate eranks
would go far toward assisting the la
bors of the detectives.
The danger of assassination by anar-
chists and lunatics is ore which rulers
accept with their accession to power
and it is the duty Of governments to
protect their own, but until conditions
more nearly approach those of mon
arehical Europe it seems scarcely nee
essary to surround the president OF the /
United States with a military Gordon I
or make IA garrison of The white house. |