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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
peluse of Grain at chIcago.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Cbicago is expert
encing a deluge Of grain, and grain
dealers are anxiously urging the rail
roads to come to their relief. Between
100000 and 100000 bushels of grain
from the west are now awaiting trans
portation to points east of Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
A Cruel Reward for LOYALTY,

A touching story of a deer's de-
votion to his wounded mate is told
by Attorney E. A. Arnold of Duluth
to correspondent for the Chicago
American. According to this story
Mr.. Arnold while driving out in the
country started up buck and doe
near the road. The doe appeared
to be lame and Arnold followed the
pair into the woods, got shot at
her and hit the mark, as large spots
ofblood on the leaves showed. He
did l mat however, bring down his
EIH the pair disappeared in
1MHEhSg. Mr.. Arnold for time
N BILE to follow them. That
n ; spent with acampiiig party
na Sh4he place where the deer had
gone into the woods. He related
the incident and one of the party
said: "Your doe is dead and / will
go out and get the buck in the
morning. A buck will never leave
q doe while she is wounded and he
will be with her," The next morn
ing--nearly twenty.four hours aftel
Arnold had shot the doe-the hun
ter found her carcass and standing
guard over her remains was til,
buck. His loyalty was rewarded b,
bullet from the hunters rifle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
madam. Loubet,s x-N1a. CHARITY,

Paris, Dec. 26-Madame Loubet,
wife of the president, celebrated Christ
mas Eve by giving presents to the chill
dren of functiortmies of the Elysee pal
ace and distributing $4,000 among wild
ows who are supporting families.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
During the past twenty years this
country has spent more money on its
navy than any other. country.
TfMrs Cb.d,y;oL bod on1

HMrs. Chadwick had only incor-
porated under the laws of New Jer-
sey she might still be engaged in
her lamb shearing business instead
of languishing behind prison bars.
Her money making methods will no
doubt compare favorably with the
methods resorted to by the average
New Jersey trust.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
flo SURPRISES IN tno wa, 80 r;e4s co., !,

Tie surprises in the way of gifts for all
the prisoners.
On Ellis island 1900 aliens of many
nationalities We're Introduced to the
American Santa Claus. Later in the
day. when the number had swelled to
400, they Were given Christmas
dinner. AT breakfast on the long TIA
bles were large number of little
Christmas trees. All the children re-
ceived toys and candy the women fruit
and candy. and the men pipes and
tobacco, cigars or cigarettes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Former Senator shoup Dead.

Boise, Idaho, Dec. 22.-George L.
Shoup, former United States senator
from Idaho, is dead Mt his home here,
in his 6Sth year, after an Illness lasting
several weeks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Not Allowed to Sec children.

Dresden, Dec. 23.-The former
Crown Princess Louise came here un-
expectedly. Accompanied by lawyer
she proceeded to the Tasohenberg
palace and asked to be permitted to
see her children. Permission, however,
was peremptorily refused and the
princess left Dresden in the afternoon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Washington Club House Gnttcd,

Washington, Dec. 22-The Metro.
polltan clubhouse, famous as n home
of men prominent in social and Of
fetal life, was destroyed by fire which
broke out at o'clock in the morning.
In addition to the clubhouse several
adjoining buildings were destroyed.
The loss will be heavy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Losses in Copper and Ends Lii

New York, Dec. PAR. Humphrey
Roberts, prominent insurance man of
Pittsburg, committed suicide in the
Savoy hotel and extraordinary means
were taken to keep it quiet. 1t is said
he was involved in the copper decline
and ruined financially.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
AN ODD BOOKCASE.
one Tint VIII Hold Large a. Wei

One Tint VIII Hold Large AZ Well
as Small Volumes.
II you have ever bought bookcases
you know that 1t is practically impos.
sible to find one that is suitable for
holding both large and small volumes.
To meet this want here is an attractive
design. The case occupies no more
room than one Of the everyday style,
but observe how ingeniously it is made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Cars Men Try Hard to Re
s g. capture Position but
Are Repulsed.
TOXIC GETS DETAILS OF FIGHT
Two Russian Generals Have Been
Killed and General Fock
Wounded.
Imperial Rcscript Dispatched to Adj
mirai Togo Expresses Sntis-
faction ut the Work of
-. Japanese Navy.

Shanghai, Dec. ORA squadron of
powerful cruisers under Admiral
Kamimura has gone south to the China
sen to meet the Russian second Pacific
squadron.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

Paris, Dec. 21-President Loubet,
received at the Elysee palace the men,
bers Of the international commission
which is to inquire into the North sea
incident, but the non-arrival of Rear
Admiral Charles II. Davis prevented
American participation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
ron norm LARGE AND SMALL pooJ

~ W A1'S1 End SH4N1sH bo1F
You see the point, don't your A good
part Of the space is reserved for small
books, but at one end the shelves are
so placed that large volumes may be
set upon them from the open side of
the case, the sides of the books being
exposed rather than the backs. OF
course the idea may be carried out
simply or elaborately, according to the
taste and skill of the handy man or
woman who takes it up.-Ladies' Home
Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Kingdom Gould Uses His Gun

New York, Dec. lexington
Gould, son Of George J. Gould, fired
four shots at sophomores of Columbia
university who chased him up Broad
way in New York city, seeking to haze
him. No Que was hit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

San Francisco, Dec. PA great
crowd witnessed the contest on the
coast between the light weights, Bat
ting Nelson and Jimmy Britt, the lat
ter winning In the twentieth round.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Smoot Testimony AuIn.

Washington, Dee. 21.-Attorney ray
lor at ESQ p. H., announced that the
protestants testimony In the case
against Senator Smoot.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

Women who do their own washing
should, when finished, rub their hands
with dry salt This brings out the soap
and makes the hands more agreeable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

A tastcfully arranged table with
clean linen and shining dishes does
much toward rouslng healthy appe-
tite and homelike feeling.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
SIOUX CITY IN THE
GRASP OF FLAMES
Red Devastator Sweeps Away
Many Business Houses with
Fury That's Irresistible.
hoss TO REACH TWO MILLIONS
Town for Time Ia Cut OF from the
Rest Of the World.
Help Sent from omaha-Fire Too Hot
to Engage at Close Quarters
List of Those Who Suf.
fered.

Sioux City, H., Dec. "a. = A fire
which started just before 8 p. m. has
destroyed two entire city blocks in the
center of the retail district, entailing
n loss estimated at $2,0O0OOO. Assist
ance was sought from outside cities
and an engine and other equipment
was started from Omaha at 10 o'clock.
The burned buildings include three
banks, the Western Union office and n
dozen other large mercantile concerns.
The entire territory between Jackson
and Pierce and Third and Fourth
streets was practically consumed by II
O'clock and the fire was still spreading
rapidly, with the tiremen unable to Sc
cure control.
Communication Cut or for Awhile.
Both Of the telegraph company's
wires We're lost before 10 o'clock, tenn
porarily cutting off communication
with the outside cities. Later tele-
phone wires We're used over a circuit
GUS route. The fire started in the
Pelletier department store, located in
the Toy building. six-story stone
block at the corner of Fourth and Jack
son streets, occupied also by the First
National bank. The entire building,
together with its contents was de-
stroyed, but before the tiremen could
secure control of the flames they had
spread also to the Massachusetts block
on the west, another fine six-story
building.
Heat Too Great for tho Flrcmen.
WITH .he heat sufficiently intense to
keep the gathered holiday shoppers a
block away the tiremen We're unable to
get near enough to do any material
good in stopping the ravages of the
flames, Which rapidly spread to the
westward, assisted by brisk wind
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

Toxic, Dec. 24.-Admiral Togo an
nounces the withdrawal of the majori
ty of the fleet from Port Arthur.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

dent remained in the house during
most of the day. In the afternoon in
company with the two older boys and
friend he went out for walk. The
dinner at night was limited to the
members of the family and II. II. NJ.
Ferguson, an intimate friend from New
York, who is a guest at the White
House. The members of the presidents
family exchanged gifts, but there was
no Christmas tree.
Stockings Hung in the Sitting Room.
The family sitting room, n spacious
apartment just over the Blue Room,
was selected us the place to hang the
stockings of the three small children,
Ethel, Archibald and Quentin. The
other three, Miss Alice, Theodore and
Kermit, got their gifts in the same
manner as their parents. The three
smaller ones always write letters, pre-
sumably to Santa Claus, in which all
their desires are set forth. This year
Archibald stated that as n matter of
precaution lie would pin copy of his
letter OH his stocking. Several things
which he wanted last year We're omit
ted from his supply, and he did not
want this to occur again. 1t did not
occur.
at Other Official Homes.
In place of Christmas tree at the
White House the presidents children
enjoyed its delights at the home of
Mrs. w. S. Cowles, the presidents
Tsister,7the festivities; taking place al
night. At the homercf Vice President
Elect and Mrs. Fai'il,sHs three of theil
sons Joined the faI.ny ii..;., Tor the
Christmastide, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Fairbanks, of Chicago, being detained
in that city. All the cabinet officers
with the exception OF Secretary Met.
calf, Of the department of commerce
and labor, are passing the holiday sea.
son at their Washington homes. Mr.
and Mrs. Metcalf are at Annapolis
with their son, Midshipman Victor
N. Metcalf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
YuIE LOG nURSs IN BRITAIN

Christina. Choer Is at Every Hoarthstons
Poor Remembered.
London, Dec. 26. - The Christmas
spirit was abroad throughout England.
notwithstanding the continued the
heavy fog which normally acts as an
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

Iowa City. H., Dec. 24.-The Iowa
Brewing company's plant, covering
half block and valued at $125, 600,
was destroyed by fire. The insurance
was $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Indictment for Dr.. Chad wick.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 23.-Dr. Leroy S.
Chadwick and his wife, Mrs. Cassie
l.. Chadwick, havebeen Jointly indicted
by the county grand jury on the charge
of having forged and uttered &c.
100000 note signed Andrew Carne-
gie." DR.. Chadwick is now on his way
to New York from Paris.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-25
AMERICANS AND COON SONGS
FAD IN PARIS THEATERS.

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE ST. LOUIS RE-
PUBLIC AND THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Paris. Sept. :I-tCopyrght. I3oi.D-Pari,
music halls are now crowded with Amer
lean vaudeville performers.
On the headlines OF the F'ol!cs Beree-ie.
the Olympic and others arc New York IA
vorttes- Coon songs still continue 10 be
coined
Even the girl who does tbs remarkable
feat Of looping the gap in an automobile
at the f'olie: Berserio Is called Ia Belle
Americana
aIiss Daisy Dumont IL singing coon
songs At the Casino de Paris, and there
Is authority for the statement tina, three
out OF five OF the principal vaudeville per-
formers In Paris are Americans
The season at the Opera Corniore
opened auspiciously with the first appear
ance Of Nine. Marguerite Carrs IN the
title role Of Nassents "Manon.'' Nine
Care. who possesses an exquisite voice,
Nine. Guinoic. who recently took the
first prize for the Opera ComiQue at the
Consecystoirc, has made q successful de-
but as yoilettc in la Trayiata- Critics
expect great things of her
The first experiment of the roliEC-fioor
race at the Theatre Olympia proved n
great success. the principal attraction be-
ing a new edition of the famous Midiretta
race between the principal champions OF
terre Mile. CteIninel was p.tted against
Mile. vigneron. and three times the race
ended in a dead heat. arovsing indesrriba-
HE enthusiasm. The fourth time Mile
Cherninel scored 4 triumph, winning the
prize of si.0oo.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-25
AUTO BUILDERS PREPARING
FOR NEXT YEARS RACES

SPETrAi. ri CABLE To TIE ST. LOUIS RE-
PUBLIC AND THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Paris. Sept :L-lCoryrisat. 1914 ,-AGto-
mobile builders in France arc already
making preparations Tor the International
Cup Of 49,. The next French elir,inatory
trials yil have "a larger number OF entries
than ever before. Two prominent Arms
which absta.Icd this year. the Renauit
and e. c. v. will have machines ready
To compete In tho races. The new Seuatilt
racsls model VIII hare a gigantic raids tor
in the form OF 4 horseshoe .laced n front
OF the machine. \ ?-ho!s,-power motor
will ba used.
Gabriel. \ Eeii-knovn chauffeur. IN laav-
Ing .or New York to-day 10 take part in
the race for III. Vanderbilt Cyp. He will
be accompanied by TeSte and rarte. In
addition TO the prizes offered b. the
Michelt-i Tire Company for pneualatics in
the Vanderbilt Cup contest, the continent
al firm offers slightly bigger prizes. These
are S1.ns for fret place. sSS foi second
place. SD for third place. all for cora-
pctitors using Continental tires.
Tile question 81 side entrance for auto
mobiles is occupying Paris coach build
ers. KsIlner has Ecdihcs ton of turn
ins-seat Tor the driver. the first OF which
Is being fitted 70 Mr.. Frank Munsey's
ls-horse-power Mercedes. On opening the
side door the drivers sea; Is forced up
ward on ar:le plI.:cns, giving clear en-
trance.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-25
Ex-MAY0R VAN WICK RUBs
l0ND0NERS WRONG WAY.

SPEcTAI. BIT CAB,.E TO THE ST. LOCIs re.
PUBLIC AND THE NEW YORK HERALD.
London. Sept ea-fCopyr:sht. isc4l-
Former Mayor Van wyck. who sailed on
the Ealtic. rubbed Londcners the wrong
departure. Ia which he com6arsd London
with Ecrlin. to the Disadvantage OF tho
former. London. he said. had been rtind-
ing still for r score of years past 1t had
no parks and no pleasures beyond eating.
drinking and thester-soine.
Many sarcastic comments have been
made on the New 1orkrr's pronounce
ment. and Mr. Van Tyck was urge; 20
open his eyes when next he comes 10 iii.
British metropolis. Judging BY THE tone
Van Wyck would seem to have touched
the raw.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-25
ENGLISH GIRLS NOW
MORE REASONABLE
Advent OF Americans Has Caused
Them TO Improve Husband
Hunting Tactics.
YOUNGER SONS NOT sC0RNED.
Even Men in Business. if Pros.
poets Are Good. Are Eagerly
Sought by Chaper-
ons Now.

Special. BIT CABLE To THE ST. LOUIS RE-
PUBLIC AND THE NEW YORK HERALD.
LONDON. Sept sI.-,CcPyr:S;lt. Is9;.b-
Continued capture Of English matrimonial
eisitles iy the American hciress corps
has LED 20 I remarkable development
which has hitherto escaped notice
There vas n time in the near past
writes tbs society contributor 20 the
Graphic. when even moderately good
looking s!rls In London society ,reatc.
all bachelors brc elder sons with ili-cor-
eosled contempt. For them. there was ap-
?arentiy no choice between titled o.
r.ch husband aad spinsterhooI until age
and disappointneats diminished her am
bition.
Since the American hsiress that newly
acclima,ized matrimonial hawk. has come
10 England TO stay. the ordinary society
girl has become much more reasora5 BILE.
There was a time when tho latter WOULD
not accept an ole: from any elsn con-
rec'ei with financial trade, however
promising his prospects. b., now mos: of
our unmarried women VIII purzu. tina,
inferior game as eagerly as if it were
The younger son. too. 10 no longer 80
coiapietely ignored as he was ami in ths
t"iu'nns CT tHs Morning Post almost daily
now may te read announcements Of en-
sagemenis between popular society girls
AMI psrnilsys. well-conilsctsd men
How do American heircsses come 10
hear as soon as they DO OF the lates,
eligible who has entered the marriaeo
market, Is question which il contin-
Isily asked II Is a fac; that no young
man who II heir 10 Q hns title starts III.
In London without his presence being I'm
rec!a;ely discovered by some heiress OF
he;resseS In the United States. The Amer
lean colony in England has esta biishe,i
Itself in the most favorable position and
generally percelves at once when an ell
gible hcdging breaks into the open. With
out delay the news Is privately announced
IN America. and even some newspapers
OF that country herald the facts to tne.r
readers
Moreover. the ladies' OF the American
colony make point OF becoming ac-
quainted with him and nursing him until
re-enforcenents arrive from across the
Atlantic The intelligence. energy. enter
prise and ingenuity shown by American
girls and women in this country have en-
tireiy defeated the ordinary British chap
eron. who now. more or less leaves her
charges TO hu:.t Tor themselves and where
they will.
The discontinue Of the dowager" con-
c'Udes this keen observer OF modern life,
would be an excellent theme for maya
zinc articles"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-25
DISAPPEARANCE OF new
SHIP 4 MARINE MYSTERY.

SPECIAL. BY CABLE TO THE ST IOUis RE-
PUBLIC AND THE NEW YORK HERALD.
London. Sept. 2i.-eCopyriSht, lset>-An
apparently unbelievable mystery OF the
sea has been chronicled this week al
Lioyds, where a new steamer. the IL
verna. has been posted as missing.
The Invefna was launched on the Ciyde
IN July, and on her completion loaded a
cargo Of coal from Gournok for Kings
town, Dublin. She sailed on August IS,
and has not since been heard OF. II is not
known at Lioyds where her insurance
was effected.
The shipping Gazette says:
That a ship should be launched. fitted
out. proceed On her maiden voyage and be
posted as missing all within the short
space OF a few weeks Is indeed an ex-
ceptional series OF eventa In some re-
spects this loss Is one OF the most re-
markabie Of recent times, and the fact
that the loss Of life is not very heavy
nor the ship OF any great size in no way
detracts from the interest attaching to
the disaster"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-25
MANY ENTRIES RECEIVED
FOR AUT0B0AT CONTEST.

SPECIAL. BY CABLE TO THE ST. LOUIS RE
PUBLIC AND THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Paris. Sept. .i-tCopyrisht. IeA)-Fol-
lowing ". Chariey's offer Of a prize for
a transatlantic autojoat race. two Paris
newspapers are also arranging ocean races
In tho fall craft.
The Mstin proposes 20 organize n race
across the Mediterranean. between Toulon
and Algie.s. The Journal now cou.es OFT
with an announcement Of a race around
the coast Of France. through tn. south
ern canals to the Mediterranean TO Mo-
naco. Prominent sporismsn Eayi. slrcady
.ignified their intention To take Part
According To NJ. Teller. Jr the Atlantic
has been already crossed in a motor boat.
The feat vas performed In 1872 by Captain
Newman. who left New York On July 2.
accompanied by his son. in motor boat
named the Abiel Abbott Low. little over
eleven meters In length. fitted et,h n mo-
tor OF ten horsepower. The boat carried
ESQ l,tres ~ petroleum and Lis li.res of
water. and arrived after hard passage on
August -
Among the entries for the trans-At.
.af,eic cup are numbered that Of Baron
Tanner Gray dc Wogan. inventor cs a
psce- boa, with which he has already
cruisei In the Mediterranean and North
Goa. He will contest for the Prix Charley
with a paper autoboat similar to the s2li
vive. which vas built some time ago.
a sporting psper, ths Auto. u soliciting
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-25
PUBLIC SPEAKERS SCATTER
DISEASE GERMS WHOLESALE

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE ST. LOUIS RE-
PUBLIC AND THE NEW YORK HERALD.
London. Sept. A.-tcopyright. lsA.)-A
new terror has been added to public life.
The average person who finds the effort
Of addressing his constituents a tircsome
performance now learns on no less au-
thor1ty than that Of the Medical Depart
ment Of the Local Government Boa-d that
he may Eot only bore himself and his au-
0ience. but they may prove the medium
a. disseminating infection.
As the outcome of varied and repeated
experiments, says Doctor Mcrvin Cor
0on. Of the Local Government Board. IL
nas been well substantisted that not only
n the act OF coughing and sneezing. hut
also In the act Of loud speaking fine de-
eoxits OF mucous are sprayed from the
4outh to the air: that they float in the
etr. and that they may be waited by air
currents such IS obtain in ordinary rooms
distance ,het appears at first sight
afcro orsanisms.- said a leading med
6n u1lref OF health IN confirmation OF
Opctor Cartons statement. abound IN
- respiratory paesagcs Of the mouth.