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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Cass Lake, MIMI, May 2.-Will-
lam Counard, who was convicted of
murder in the first degree for having
killed his wife, must hang. The court
sentenced him to pay the extreme pen
atty for his crime on such day as the
governor shall appoint. Nilsolai Hill
was convicted of manslaughter in the
first degree and sentenced to states
prison for twelve years. He killed
Richard Sanger in a lumber camp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
pauper. to Aid Iowa Farmers.

Oscola, H., April 3O.-Professor HoL
den Of the Iowa agricultural college,
who is making a tour of the state and
lecturing to farmers on care in the Sc
lection Of seed corn, urges that the
county poor farms be transformed into
experiment stations. Some managers
adopted his suggestion and will test
seed corn for the farmers and aid in
the plansto increase the states produc-
tion 800
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Washington. April 29.-President
Roosevelt arrived Mt the Capitol Thurs
day at 1l:25 n. III. to attend to his olli.
cia! duties incident 10 the Adjournment
of congress. Nearly all the members
of his cabinet had preceded him aud
We're waitin. in the presidents room
lie was accompanied by Mr. Loeb. Ills
secretary. and tho whole executive
force of the White House.
At 1885 the president affixed his
signature to the last of the general
supply mcasurcs--thc postolIice appro
printinn hill. Prior to that time he
had signed the Sundry civil hill. the
general deficiency and the military
academy hills. in addition to scores OF
measures of minm Importance.
Joint Committee Arrives,
The president was IN almost con-
slant consultation with senators and
representatives concerning measures
presented for his signature. Bills le-
hitting to tho various departments were
referred strictly to members of tl,e
cabinet who were present and. as usu-
al, they passed upon them before they
were signed by the president.
AT 12:45 p. M. the Joint committee
OF the two branches of congress, con.
sisting of Senators Hale and Cockrcll
and Representatives Payne, IIemen-
way and Williams, appointed to notify
the president that the congress was
ready to adjourn, called upon Presi-
dent Roosevelt in his room mt the Cap
itol. The president informed the com.
mittcc that lie had no further com.
munications to make 10 the congress.
The committee remained with the
president less than five minutes
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
Travelled SO Miles ON Ice.

Duluth, Mimi, May 2.-Jnlien and
Louis LaChappelle arrived in this city
Saturday in most unusual manner
for this time Of year, having marched
thirty-two miles on Lake Superior
from their home ut Brule, Wis, on
snowshoes. They say the ice is about
two feet thick and honeycombed for
about three inches. Never before has
there been such ice in Lake Superior
at this time of year
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
Three In Chinese.

Religious superstition asserts itself in
Chinese architecture, and the universal
sacredness Of the numerals three and
nine is shown in the arrangement OF
temple doors. There is n triple gate
way to each Of the halls Of the imperi.
al palace, and the same order prevails
at the Ming tombs. The Temple OF
Heaven has triple roof, triple mar.
bic staircase, and all its mystic sym.
bolism points either to three or its null
tiDles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
SIX Automibiltsts killed.

Paris, May AN automobile, in
which six persons were driving was
struck by the Baslc-Paris express OH a
grade crossing at Roissy- En- Brie,
twenty-five miles from here. All the
occupants Of the machine were ill.,
stantly killed. The victims included
M. Pretaroine,: manager of fire ill.,
surance company, members of his fam
lily, and friends. oil of whom We're Pal-
isianS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Mentone, France May Paul
Kruger, former president of the Trans
vaal. is stated, on good authority, to
have developed symptoms of cerebral
affection. and consultation of physi-
clans has been held. Mr.. Kruger u
now extremely weak. and constant
care is necessary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

II hope" said the ducal bridegroom
anXiously, as he boarded the Cunarder
with his American bride, that your
diamonds are safe in your bag"
My DEAR" replied she, ~ am not the
first Of our family to. marry into the
British nobility. My aunt married q
duke. My diamonds are safe ut home
In papa's ault."-Town Topics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

"See herew cried the victim. after
the accident. 81 thought you said it
was perfectly safe to go up in that old
elevator?'
so it was safe to go up" replied
the elevator man. "The dangerous part
of it was the coming down."-Phila-
dolphin Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Dublin, April 2o.-King Edward
and Queen Alexandra had great pop
ular ovation In the streets of Dublin
Thursday while on their way to lay
the foundation stone Of the Royal col
lege Of science. Troops lined the
route. which was crowded for hours
before the royal cortege arrived
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Chicago, May Edward Travis,
formerly of New York, and his wife,
Elizabeth, convicted on their pleas of
shoplifting, were sentenced Saturday
by Judge Kcrstcn. Travis will serve
four months in Jail and Mrs. Travis
was sent to Jail for one hour. Three
indictments still remain against the
two. Travis is suffering from con-
sumption, and he may never leave the
Jail alive. His wife will probably re-
turn to her parents in Baltimore.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
She Undcrstood.

Mr. NIisfit-It's no use trying to ex-
plain things to.a woman. She can't
understand scientific terms. No, there
is Mrs. Misfit-Oh, yes, 1 can,
Charles! Heredity is what man
blames his father and mother for, and
environment is what he blames his
wife and children for!-Chicago Record
Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
Lvuchc,,,un pe,,,,o, Amr,noa

Washington, May 2.-Thc United
States supreme court Monday affirmed
the decision of the United States cir
cult court releasing Thomas Walsh,
alias LNnchehaun, the Irisllman ar
rested in Ilidiann and for whom extra
dition was sought by the British au-
thoritics. Lynhehaun was charged
with murder,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
MANCHESTER and ONEIDA RY.

MANCHESTER and ONEIDA RY,
Very low. One Way Settlers Rates to
Minnesota, North and South Dakots,
Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and
Assinibois.
On May 10, and II, 1904, the Manch.
ester and Oneida Ry.. will sell one way
settlers tickets to points on the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific, @ M s.
st I, and G and N w Rys.
For further information apply to or
address. J.L. Kelsey
Traffic Mgr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
STATUS OF PORTO R1cANs
Claim That They Are Citizens Of the Unit
ed States IL Before tho District SUI
sir DreIne Court.

Washington, April so. Juan
Rodriguez, a citizen of Porto Rico, has
pctitioned the District supreme court
for mandamus against Commander
John NJ. Bowycr, Lieutenant Comman-
der Il. A. Anderson, and Lieutenant
Walter NJ. Falconer, U. S. N, consti-
tuting the board of labor at the Unit
cd States navy yard here, TO direct
them to register his application for
employment.
He charges that last February his
application for examination for place
MS laborer at the navy yard was re-
fused by the board on the ground that
no was not citizen of the United
Suites. Flo alleges that the boards de-
cision denies him his just rights under
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
King and Queen at KILKENNY.

Kilkenny, Ireland, May liking
Edward and Queen Alexandra, having
completed their visit to Dublin, arrived
here Saturday and had the heartiest
kind Of a reception. The town was
filled with thousands of people from
the surrounding country. Several adj
dresses We're presented to his majesty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ADJouRNs
Uniform Methods of Bookkeeping for
Cities Is Urged in n Special Com.
niliice llennrt


Chicago, April 3O.--At the final ses-
sion of the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Municipal League consideration
of plans for uniform municipal &C.
counting and statistics occupied the
bulk of the time DR.. L. M. Hartwell,
city statistician of Boston, read the
report of a special committee which
the league appointed in 1900 to study
the subject and try to have cities adopt
uniform methods Of bookkeeping and
accounting.
Tho report showed that the commit
tee offered advice to more than fifty
cities whose system of accounting was
unsatisfactory. The following nine
cities adopted either in whole or in
part the uniform system recommend.
cd by the special committee: Chicago,
Boston, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Den
yer, Houston, Tex, Oklahoma City, st.
Joseph, Mo-, Maiden, Mass.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
Epworth League omc,als.

Burlington, Ia, May 2.-Thc Epworth
League branch of the German Method
list conference Of Iowa and Illinois has
elected Rev. d. Zimmerman, of Bur-
lington, president of the Iowa district,
and DR.. L. b. Pieloi, of Quincy, presi-
dent of the Illinois district
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

The extravaganza Of woman who
spends quarter for chocolate bon
bons makes the man who smokes fifty
cent cigars terrible pessimist.-
York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Indianapolis, Ind, May 2.-Gov-
ernor Durbin has directed the sheriff
at Bluffton to take John w. Terrell,
convicted of the murder of his son-in-
law and sentenced to life imprison-
ment, to the Richmond hospital for the
tnca1lp
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
National Baptist Anniversary.
Cleveland. Ohio. NAV 1924. 1904

For the above occasion the Manchester
and Oneida Railway will sell round trip
tickets to Cleveland Ohio, May 10, Is, 16
and II, 1904, good to leave Cleveland
not later than May 28th at one fare
plus 1925 for the round trip, an ex-
tension of return limit may be secured
until June 10th by depositIng ticket
with agent Of Cleveland terminal line,
j. Z, kelsey Traffic Mgr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
Iowa T. nj. r, A. Elect Omcera,

Burlington, Ia, May 2. = The State
Travelling Mems Protective association
held their convention here. w. G. Has
kell, of Cedar Rapids, was elected
president, and Louis Roth, of Cedar
Rapids, sccretary-trcasurer. The asso-
citation has gu active members. The
next meeting will be held in Davcn-
port,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Mr.. Newly Riche-Wc must learn
how to behave. Maria, If we are going
to enter society. Mrs. Newly Richie
We will, my dear. The new set of
servants have engaged have been in
the best families.-Detroit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Let us take time to be pleasant. The
small courtesies, which we often omit
because they are small, will some day
look larger to us than the wealth which
we have coveted or the fame for which
we have struggled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

A London cabman was recently hav-
ing his firstborA baby christened.
Clergyman-What name shall / give
this child? Cabby Through sheer force
of habib-Oh, al leave that to you,
sir.-London TitBits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Washington. April 29.-Rcprcsenta.
tive Morgan G. Fitzpatrick of Tonnes
sec was taken III in the house and la
ter conveyed to the emergency bospit-
al in a serious condition. lie sustained
two attacks of epilepsy in quick sue
ccSSiOn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Washington, April 3O>-At tia cab
met meeting yesterday Secretary
Shaw presented to the president the
new commission of DIR. w. ID. Cram
as collector of tho port of Charleston,
s. c.. and the president signed it, !,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Eva-Mother says Pm descended
from Mary, queen of Scots. Tom Cher
brother)-So am I then. Eva-Don't
be silly, Tom. You can't bc-you're a
boy!-Punch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Halifax. N. S.. May "A message
received here states that the schooner
Orono Of Annapolis. bound from the
West Indies for Halifax, with molass-
es, is wrecked at Herring cove, and all
OH board are lost.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
CONGRESS ADJOURNs.
National Solons at Washington
Wind Up Their Work for
the Session.
PRESIDENT SIGNS MANY BILLS
Committee Notifies Him That Con
gress Is Ready to Adjourn Pan
anna Canal Paid For. .

Washington. April 2o.-The second
session of the Fifty-cighth congress
was declared adjourned mt o'clock by
President Pro Ten. Frye in the senate
and Mt 2:10 by Speaker Cannon III tho
house.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
WAR ON TICKET scALpERs
Michigan Contra, Asks for an Injunction
Against Twenty Eight at Chicago.
Alleging Conspiracy.

Against Twenty Eight at Chicago.
Alleging Conspiracy.
Chicago, April 30.-Charging that
"tley are practically in a combination
or sconsipracy to defraud railroad COM
IA Ales" counsel for the Michigan Cen
trail |Railroad company fns filed a bill
here in the United States circuit court
for an. Injunction restraining twenty
eight ticket brokers, OF "scalpers,"
from continuing in their present bust
ness.
The list of defendants includes near
ly all of the prominent ticket brokers
in Chicago, the majority of whom are
members of either the National Ticket
Brokers' association, the Guarantee
Ticket Brokers' association, or the
American Ticket Brokers' association
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

ton OIL the right bank of the Yalu riv-
er. 1t is expected that the Russians
will retreat to Fcng-Huan-C Chang,
which is OH the road to Liao Yang.
Tokioo, May 1, p. m.-Aftcr five
days of fighting, largely with artillery,
the first japanese army under General
Kurold, has forced crossing oof the
Yalu river, and today with n gallant
infantry charge covering a frontage of
four miles it drove the Russians from
Chfu-Tien-Cheng and the heights or
the right bnnk of the Tho ~ia1itfu FLYER
which enters the Yulu from the NORTH
almost opposite Win The japanese
turned the left flank of the Russian po.
sition, and in the battle of today they
swept away the new front intcrposcd
by the Russians to check their onward
movement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
Chief Jose,l. Going 10 die SHOW.

st. Paul, April SO.-Chicf Joseph, the
famous Ncz Perez Indian, reached St.
Paul with a band of thirteen blanket
Indians who are going to the st. Louis
fair for q month,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
It Has n WY OF Its Own

"What do think of the ocean?" said
Bridget as she was asked that question
by her friends 81 think IT'S the most
peculiar thing ever came across."-
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

London, May 2.--Tollowing is the
latest news from the Far East:
Toxic, May /, . p. m.-The Japan
ese today captured Chiu-Tien-C heng,
ten miles north of Antung, which is re-
gardcd MS the key to the Russian posi-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

The Lawyer-Im afraid Pm going
blind. The Friend-Never mind, old
man. So long us you retain your sense
Of touch you'll be all right.-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
BIG VI 1T0RY
FOR THE JAPS
Russians Swept Back in
the First Battle on
Land.
FIGHTING GOES ON FOR A WEEK
Ending with a Splendid Charge
Nav | of the itfIe Eiohterc
FIGHTING GOES ON FOR A WEEK
Ending with Splendid Charge
May of the Little Fighters.
RUSSIANS MAKE TWO STANDS
But the Modern Samurai Are Too
Much for Them and the Day
Closes Oh an Humbled
Russ.

Toxic, May 2, II a. m.-The Rus
SLAMS were forced TO abandon Antung
yesterday. They burned the town and
retreated to Eeng IIuan Chcng. The
Japanese now control the estuary of
the Yalu.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
Residence for Rent

The DIR. Sherman residence prop
erty on Butler street is for rent. En-
quire Of Bronson & Carr. lStf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

M. & o. Excursion Rates on the Certi-
ficate Plan.
Milwaukee Wis. May 1913, annual
meeting, Western Drawing and annual
Training Teachers Association.
Fare and one third for the round trip.
For further information address
l3-w13 j. L. Kelsey. Mgr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Manchester and Oneida, Reduced
Excursion Rates.
Ida Grove Iowa, May 18th annual
Field meet Northwestern Iowa High
School Athletic Association.
Fsre and Que third for the round trip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Bloomington Ind. May 1913, annual
meeting, Womans General Missionary
Society OF the United Presbyterian
Church. Fare and one third on Cerifi-
cate plan.
Pittsburg Pa, May 1919. Annual
Convention, National Association of
Manufacturer of the United States.
Fare and one third on certificate plan.
j. l.. Kelsey
Traffic Mgr,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

The world is satisfied with words.
Few appreciate the things beneath
Pascal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
A sticlslcr.

"Say, pa"
"Wcll, what?"
"Wlat is the difference between see
ing your own finish and drawing your
own conclusions?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
Manchester Markets.
ERECTED weekly by M. I. B. Richmond
Piano Tuning,

Piano Tuning.
A. A. Hawkins Of Cedar Rapids
will be in the city all this week for
Piano Tuning leave orders at S. X.
Myers or Globe Hotel.-I8-wl.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

The present position of the Japanese
Is dominating one, and they may
force the abandonment of the defenses
erected by the Russians ut Antung and
other points lower down the river. Gen.
eral Kuroki began the movement on
Tuesday by ordering Il detachment Of
the Imperial guards division to seize
the island of Kurito. which is in the
Yalu above Win, and detachment Of
the second division to seize the island
of kinteito. which is situated below
Win.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Worry, whatever Its source, weakens,
takes away courage and shortcns life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
STATEMENT
Of the Condition Of the Delaware
County State Bank,

Organized under the laws of Iowa, located at
Manchester la. In the county of Delaware, at
the close Of business on the soth day Of Ap,il
as required by law:
Amount of Bills, Bonds and other
evidences of debts discounted or
purchased actually owned by the 49,, ~.
Amount Of cash on on hand, '''''' '
described as follows:
Silver I s coin and bullion. ..... i,SSS 20
Legal tender and national
bank notes and subsidiary
Drafts raft; and checks on other 04''
solvent banks and other
cash items not dishenored,
on hand and belonging to
the Dank........ ......... 1888 70 226U 4G
The amount subject to be
drawn at sight on deposit
with solvent banks or bank
First National Bank of
F Ess National Bank, oG,ca- 47Se q
Merchants S; Loan i Trust ''f'' %
Co............... .......... $500 90
Second National Bank, Du-
Des Moines Savings Bank Bank, ~'''- "
Merchants National Bank, ~
Cedar Rapids. .... 80,4l3 81 1a6, 4O5 80
The value Of real property !ii1aii;i''''.'''' =
(Owned by the bank) -. l2,2l7 90
The value of personal prop
erty (owned blythe bank). $500 90 aA,7a7 90
1Otal ASSetS.... b5Ss0Al IS
| LIABILITIES.
The amount of capital stock actually
The total amount due depostors, as N y
| f0llows):
Amount time deposits. 80. 302.i4l SO 445,e22 II
The amount of undivided
profits, as follows:
Other profits on hand i(aafiteer '''''' "
deducttng taxes and ex-
penses) .................. l7.2is 70 47slo 72
Amount Of liabilities to the - =
Bank on part of the directors
I As BORROWERS. 800 90
As endorsers,...,.l....!. 4.slA 90. 6.s.4 90
state s q 4 ISy Ss Rslay var coa a
OF the Bank above named, do solemnly swear
and correct. to the best Of our knowledge
and belief. that the assets therein set forth are
bona fide the property of said Bank in Its corpor
ate capacity; and that no part of the same has
been loaned or advanced to said Bank for the
assets.
WIN. G.. CAWLEY,
President.
CHASE. SEEDS.
Cashier.
4 Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
SEEDS this srG day 81 May %le is. ana ohss' =
fsEALl MELVIN J., YORAN;
| A''s''sa by: g 5:k. 4 kssss} Directors
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
Movement Is a Success.

The detachment of the imperial
guards met with some resistance, but
1t succeeded in clearing the enemy out
and occupied Kurito island. The Rus
SLAMS abandoned the island of Kin
teito when attacked by the detach-
mcnt of the second division.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04
KunoKI KEEPS his PROMISE

Jnps Charge Across the Stream and Sweep
the Russians Back.
"a bridge across the main stream of
the falu just above Win was COM
pletcd ut 8 p. III. Saturday, and tho
second Japanese division and the i'm
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Organized under the laws of Iowa. located at
Manchester Ia. In the county Of Delaware, at
the close of business on the 30th day of April
A. D., 1904. made to the Auditor of State
as required by law:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
7 University NOES.

DR.. p. ii. Saunders dellvere q
the bacca,aurate address before
the B loxi Graded School last
week.
Miss L Beall left for her home
Ill iIillsdale, Monday.
Mr.. Claude Henry left for his
home in AlcComD City Sunday,
having so severely sprained his
right hand that it was impossible
to stand the examinations.
Mr.. Frank Il ,bertson and Miss
Willie Belle Robertson, of Pontt :
toe, will be the guests of Prof.
and Mrs. j. w. Bill during the
Univt rsity commencement.
The trustees of the University
will meet here tomorrow.
DR.. and Mrs. r. w. Jones left
this morning for Crystal Springs
to spend several days.
/ DR.. and Mrs. r. G. Bailey, who
haye been spending the past week
with their brother, Prof T. P
Bailey have returned to Their
4 home in South Carolina.
Miss Elon Howe left for bel
home in Winona Tuesday.
| Prof. and Mrs. j. w. Bell have
returned from a visit to relative
in Water Valley.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-06-02
The Beautiful ..Passion Play.

The phenomenal success Of the
Passion Play" Of 0ber- Amner-
eau as will be presented at the
Opera House by Messrs. Bertram
and Willard on the night OF June
18th, may be accounted for
through the great interest which
lit has aroused, and the desire ii
has created among church people
especially, to witness this truly
marvellous moving. seeTingi y
living picture from the Gospel,
with its life size figures and sa-
cred surroundings entirely free
from the least suggestion OF IT.
reverence or offense to the neIl-
bers of any Christian denomlna-
ton. It is a Biblical poem, as
soft and sweet and pure. as
sermon.