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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-12
A Mos. creditable Statement.

The Delaware County Farmers
Mutual Fire and Lightning Insur-
ance Association held its annual
meeting at the Court house in this
city last Tuesday afternoon, at which
time among the items of business
was the election of officers which re-
suited in the following choice:
President, A. s Coon; vice presi-
dent, James Carroihers; secretary,
M. L. Blair; director for three year
term, David Chrystal; treasurer, F.
NJ. Burbridge.
The statement of business for the
year from October 2, 1908 to
October 2, 1904, shows an exceed
ingly prosperous year. BY this
statement, which we give below, it
will be seen that the expenses of the
association are very light, a few
cents over 5000 for the year, is
nearly liquidated by the mill fee tax.
During the past year S145,OOO
new insurance has been written,
making the total risks now in force
amount to more than 100000.
We do not believe there is an
other insurance company in the
state with the above splendid record
and we know of no company more
sound and safe for the Delaware
County farmer.
This is the statement of losses,
etc. as compiled by secretary Blair
for the year ended on October End.
LOSSES SINCE OCTOBER 1908.
Nov. 10. 1903. + l. and ] M Deal. con.
tentso granary destroyedS sc 40
Mar. 4. 1904, w II Clute, damage to
dwelling by fire ........ 10 50
Jan. 4. 1904. VIM Jones. damage to
Nav =, ,oo, Dwelling by fire. ;.,;;,; 600
destroyed by fire.. ........ 400 90
July II. 1904, Stephen shepard, COW
Aug. %, 1904. II. W. SabIn dwelling
damaged by tre.......... 10 90
Total loss. 80. ............. 543 ls
POLICY STATEMENT.
Amount Of risks in force Oct 1908. 8iO 1872 90
Written since October g, 1905. 6l5 90
Cancelled or cancelled and rewritten 1925 %
Risks In force September "a, 1901 .70S, 222 90
FEES AND EXPENSE.
Mil fee collected 1919 %
Officers fees Including adjustments. l2l %
Tressafers fee for collecting assess ~
ments, two per cent ............... IS 40
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-12
FOR SALE!

A farm of about 1913 acres, on line
of Cedar Rapids branch of Illinois
Central R. r., five miles south Of
Manchester, and one mile from
Golden station; ample buildings and
of good quality; fine we'll water with
wind mill and tanks. No better
grain and stock farm in Delaware
county. Must be sold to settle an
estate. Is a bargain at $4,000 per
acre, which will buy it if taken soon.
24O acre farm Il miles southeast
Of Manchester; l4O acres under i'm.
provement, balance pasture; fine
buildings, all new, and plenty of
them; good well water with wind
mill and tanks. Best farm for the
money in the country. Come quick
if you want bargain. Price $4,000
per acre.
We have other farms and can suit
you. Call and see us.
COLLINGE & DUNHAM.
15tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
Fancy China
For Holiday Gifts

If there is possible criticism to be
made of this Fancy China stock, it
would come from the bewildered shop
per who finds too great variety here
to be able to decide on which is the
most attractive among so many beau
tiful styles and decorations. Perhaps
never before has there been such
splendid selection anywhere as we
offer in these pretty holiday pieces at
the present time.
In addition to the variety. the
prices show very decisive savings, by
reason of our enormous and direct I'M
portations of these wares.
Here are some suggestions of the
variety of patterns and the prices:
Two hundred and twenty distinct kinds of
richly decorated Fancy Plates, In English.
French and Austrian China Some running In
three and four sizes; from So to 1919 dozen
One hundred and twenty-eight styles in Salad
Bowls; from SOC to So each.
One hundred and two styles IN Chop Dishes;
from SIPS 10 $3.50 each
Forty styles in Chocolate Pots: from Sl''o 20
81 each.
Sixteen styles In Chocolate Sets; from SS.sV 70
S14.75 a set
Forty styles in Sugar and Cream Dishes; nom
81 to S13.75 a pair.
Thirty STYLES in Teapots; from 81 to s14 each
Six styIes IN Boudoir Sets; from $50 to SooO
a set.
Thirty-ttree styles in Tete-a-tete Sets from
Sc % to SIS set.
Fifty-tso styles IN Celery Trays; from SOC TO
$425 eath-
$40.
Twsnty-six styles in Ice Cream Sets; from
s3.5s to SOS set.
Eighteen styles In Pudding Sets; from $40 70
$3.50 a set
Forty styles IN Covered Muffin Dishes from /
81 TO $3.50. Basement"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07

tbe IaaisIation now pending to encourage Amer
ics,, "a nital TO seek investment in the islands in
railroads. in factories, in plantations. and in
iunnhering and mining.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Tho White House. Dec. ., 1904.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07

The army should be accustomed TO ndiiute va. -
men IN masses. as IL is also important tI ,s ~
National Guard Of the several STATES asna
accustomed to actual field manoeuNrihS, esps
ciaIly IN connection with the regulars. rof inns
reason we are to be congratulated upon the S 5.
cess of the field man9uVres at Aaildesao ao %
fall maneUvres In when IaIeG n. than
regulars and National Guard took part ina.
Was ever before assembled together IN tllie VI
ueace No other civilized nation mas IeIauNeS
10 its population. such a dimlnuuNe ailnS 90
ours. and while the army is so sIlla4i VIC dr.
moi Ia he excused II we fail to keep IL al yer!
high grade of proficiency. IT must De ihCessdiIl-
Nv practised; the standard for the enllsteo men
should be kept very high, while at me sa ai
time the service should be made as aIlrdC a.
as possible. and the standard for the oncers
should be kept higher-whlch' as FeSaIo9
the upper ranks, can best be done oy 49,
ducine some system Of selection ana IeJecIIoIi
into the promotions. We should be aple in tIle
event Of some sudden emergency, TO put my
the field one first class army corps, winch
should be, as a whole. at least the equal OF any
body of troops of like number belonging 10 amy
other nation.
Great progress has been made in protecting
our coasts by adequate fortihcauons WIN SUI
fcient guns. We should however. pay n1ucn
more heed than at present TO the development
use in all our more important harbors. THESE
mines have been proved to be a most formida-
bic safeguard against hostile fleets
I earnestly call the attention of the Congress
TO the need Of amending the existing law re-
ladng 10 the award of Congressional nledals o.
Medals of Honor provide that they may be
in the Navy awarded commissioned
officers and warrant officers.
as well as to enlisted men. These justly priced
medals are given in the army alike to the officers
and the enlisted men. and II is most UNJUST lhdI
the commissioned officers and warrant oTncerS
Of the navy should not in TINS resRecl nEe .Li
same rights their brethren IN the army anu
ee enlisted OF the navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
Bibles 6 Testaments

In extent, and in price-range our
supply Of Bibles, Testaments and re-
I ligious works is more than ample for
the large Christmas demand we al
ways feel for these volumes.
People have come to know that the
selling of sacred works is a special,
and a prideful part of our book bust
ness.
Text Bibles, CSC to $500
Sunday School Scholars Bibles, 6Oc to
$I.85.
Illustrated Bibles, Coo to $1.S5.
Reference Bibles, 9Oc to $3.50.
Reference Bibles, with index, concordance
and maps, 9oc to 1920.
! Teachers Bibles, S5c to $3.50.
/ American Revised Bibles, 35c to So.
Teachers Red Letter Bibles, $l.9O, 81.
Family Bibles, $500 to $3.50.
Pulpit Bibles, $500 to $50.
! Temple Bibles, IS vols, and Temple Apoc-
/ rypha, vols, cloth S5c, volume; leather,
| 55c volume.
Modern Readers Bibles, 81 vols, cloth, $50
a volume; leather, 45c volume.
Testaments, zoe to So.
! Testaments and Psalms, csc to $3.50.
Marked New Testaments, 15c to Coo
Revised New Testaments, csc to $l23.
Red Letter Testaments, Acc to $3.50.
Book Store. Ninth street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
Holiday Dress Patterns

For the giving dress Christmas time has been
with good dress always
welcomed Being the material be made
whenever that she
select thus relieving the OF deal of that with other
presents.
First secured from the shipments OF the
Perca Ggham OF thirty days earlier than
they deliver the that those who them
holiday gifts need the of year They
will be the land March and
April anywhere until these dress
We by the yard but
story Of the ten-yard lengths for gift purposes
NegU Percales in 0-yard lengths at SIPS Pattern
Nezu Ginghans in 10-yard lengths at ST a Pattern
NeG Seersacker in f0yard lengths at SIPS Pattern
Dress patterns OF wooden goods boxes and
third below these included Atwood
granite cashmere plain ceviots each
which,
braids, others novelty silks veveens Prices $3.50
pattern.
Then there unusually broad of dress simply banded
enabling
holiday distnively
Banded Patterns in Colors
lengths Checked Cloth at
lengths Fancy sutns at
Eightyad
$3.50
Banded Patterns in Black
Granite 81
Isb Granite a. saa, IN CheviOt at $3.50
stead OF $3.50 And many
lengths 2Iqhss sRgeS and GRANTEES
Waisng and pattern-n several
pd grounds maelasse it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
UIUtIS INV DtEI rs UCN.
ARMY.

ORDERS IssUED.-The following army and navy
orders have been issued:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07

Acting on General divers request, Representative
Hull chairman Of the House Committee on Mil
tary Affairs. to-day introduced bill to promot'
rife practice. providing for annual appropriation
OF 81 900 coo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
S32 TO $40 Salts at ,S25-
$3.50 TO 500 Suits at $50

Suits of broadcoth and cheviot with short and three
quarter length coats richly trimmed and handsomely
tailored; with stylish walking skirts
floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS
IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU



HOPE FOR cANTEEN.-The military authorities
think there may he some chance of legislation this
-. &, favor of the army canteen. Many reports
bo,,o bae, coped in the War Department tending 10
chow sbouId the information be wanted that the
n,+a, oninion is still largely in favor Of the can
teen &C a means OF maintaining discipline morah'
"a oortontn7ent among the soldiers. There ar
tivey few reports the other sioe Oh S
u,,astior and now that the Woman's army am
~ sar enc has come in with scheme LOT naa
49,, Soreress restore the canteen. II Is eApscteu
there viii be less opposton 70 the pay w. Srst step
- rastora ton but II will view with great ldto
az EFFORT In behalf of the INSTITUTION. s Sea Of
Proctor will tomorrow present d oiii !" A
the canteen
OLDEST NETWORK MILITIA ORGAN4HA-
TION-Tyhe Military Secretary of the Army mas
been gathering information from various parts ol
+ha country in regard to the ancient chartered
,oiI,tarx, organiza tons. Section OF the MlhtlA
Act provides that amy corps OF military, cavai ny
"a ssaCe of the act of May 8, 1192 when oy CIie
laws customs and usage OF the sald Sl&]les tae oS
said ACT under It's provisions and undeT ths
provisions of Section 2S2 and Sectlons DO I,u
$50 of Title is of the Revised statutes relaG,
ing TO the militia. shan ce alIoWeu 70 e 49,
their accustomed privileges, subject. neNertheless
10 an other duties required by law in like manner
as the other militia. In the list OF such oIsSlaZa
lions perrnitted this privilege of unchanged organ
ization there is only in New-1 orK me etH
Regiment of the National Guard, New-1ork Clty'
II was originally organized battalion OF
artillery became the Sd Regiment OF New hork
1s47 Sth Battalion In 1898 and was restored d, 10
regimental formation in 1895; served IN Lne W III
OF 1872 and the Civil War and during various New
York City -iots. There are forty onlcers ana
596
Acting on General divers request, Representative
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-07
Silver for the Desk

Sterling silver desk articles that
are handsome and useful, that look
substantial and are so. New designs.
And these prices do them little JUS
tice:
Desk Sets. at $40 to S6s
Desk Calendars. at S3.75 to SIS
Taper Sticks. at 81 TO 81.
Mucilage Pots. at S1.75 TO $3.50.
Sealing wax Sets. at SS.T5.
Inkwells. at 81 to SS25.
BIZ Files. at S1.T5 70 $3.50.
Pen wipers. at $3.50 10 S..
Hand Blotters. at IS TO $3.50
Seals. at 81 70 1915.
Stamp Boxes at 81 70 $3.50.
Pen Holders. at T5c to S3.T5.
Pencils at soc to 42S,
Pencil Holders. at soc
Silver Store. Broadw "a Tenth -
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-28
Staple Dry Goods

Our stock is kept UP all the time with the every day needs
and the prices ask low Legitimate business will all
low good qualities of Merchandise be sold for If you
looking for cheap trashy qualities you you
want the best values money will buy we have them.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-28
MILLINERY

If hat becoming you you don't want it if
beautiful and made of the very finest materials Our Hats
becoming and have individuality about them for they
made for the special who them Let make
Fall Hat this and you will be better pleased than
before
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-28
Shoe Department

Our Shoe Department is the largest in the
Cherokee nation. Our boys and mems department
contains the following well known standard lines.
Edwin C1app's fne shoes for men, perfect
in fit; the acme of style and value. The fall line IS
here and contains some new and beautiful designs
in mems highest grade footwear. Your size and
width in all feathers and prices All patent feathers
$6oo-plan feathers S.. We are sole agents.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-28

If you buy coat this season it will be Tourist
and if you buy the best made and most stylish,
you will buy from us. Our coat stock represents
the cream of Coat manufacturers. Ready-made
Skirts that fit are the kind we are showing this
season at no higher prices than the kind that don't
fit See our offerings before you make selection.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-28

one bu
unifor1n
all our
This SOD
title to
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sides
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-28

Smart Set $3.50 shoe for men is all that the
word implies, it's made for the best dressers and
the smartest set They are new in style. superior
in value and give absolute satisfaction to the wearer
Hamilton q Brown Shoe Co Boots and shoes
for men women and children.
American Gentleman all leathers all toes,all
styles, one price-S35o
Hamilton & Browns $3.50 200, $50 and 800
shoes the best that long experience and lots of
money can build.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-28

A lady can fit and please herself in our store
without the trouble and worry of going to dres:
maker Our suits are all man tailored and cut BY
the very latest fashions, ranging in price from
Arizona republican., 1904-11-20

good Revenoo perducin' bills f'um tn moment at they git their first Readin', Them is tn kind of Gentlemen ats Trubbled with a Alement ats called in tn Medicle Worx, tn Extended Mitt an which they aint no cure fer 'cept Seclushun fun Society an keopin tn Pashent dressed up in Garmence at makes him look like tn Wild Ass of tn Planes ats called th' zebray or else a Tagger
 Then they is tn Orators at thinks a legis!atif Seshun is a Country School debatin' society fer tn Improvement of tn Intelleck of tn members an which is kep up by a Generous Government at don't give a. cuss fer expenses.
 Then they is anuther class of the Legislators at aint GIafters or Ora tefs but they has mistaken nCshups of On ner fer they think lat tn voters oe their County done 'en a Crate faver by sending 'em to Fcenix instid of Yuma. Sich Legislators as them dates evrything in life fun tn L-gislati Seshun where they sOt. Tn yeers to come they'll take their Grandchildren Cn their knees an tell 'em about tn Twenty Third. If anybody asts 'em when it was at Missury got to be Republican they'll repH: Les see; il was in November jist before tn Twen- ty Third. If anybody asts 'em about tn date of tn Fur Eastern Wor they'll say: Ut was begun Yeer before tn Twenty Third an they stopped ftin', l think some time tn net Yeer." When wUn of this kind of Legislators is ast how old he is he replize: ''I kin tell you in a miniG It's now jist il Yeers seace tn Twenty Third an I was then 34; that makes me 75 now"
 But a LegisIatif Seshun is not made up of jist Legislators; they mus be some Clerx an tn more they is in Marryer an tn more tn Tacl1spayer cusses an Howls fer he sez he's put tim up fer it an gitin' anything out of it. WImmen, that is. Good look in Wimmen aint disqualifde by tn Los of Arizony rum bein' appinted leg islatif Cler2c. AIebbe if they was Leg islatif Seshuns wuddent be so Expen- sif. Little James.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-20
Attorney General Kibbey.

The appointment of Joseph H. Kib-
 bey to be attorney general of Arizonl
 is one of the happiest selections Gov ernor Brodie has yet made for his off, cial family. Judge Kfbbey is not only a loyal friend to the governor and his administration, but is entirely free from all taint of factionalism. He is a republican all the year round, out of office as well as in office. And pro- fessionally the appointment is superb. of course. Judge Kibbey Is not only one of the soundest lawyers in the country, but his excellent reputa ation beyond territorial limits. As the legal adviser of the territorial ad- his services will be of in estimable value.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-20
The Kaiser as a CanaI BulIder.

Kaiser William, who is a great ad- mirer of President Roosevelt, has on mere than one occasion expressed his admiration for MT. Roosevelt's general ship in securing the legislation neces- sary for the Panama canal. Perhaps this great undertaking on the part of the United States has prompted the kaiser to do some canal building. for his people At his urgent request the Prussian diet has decided Io pass measures for a vast canal system in Germany.
 The system will comprise a canal connecting Hanover with the Rhine. with important laterals, and the canal ization of the Weser. river from Bame- lin downward to the seaport of Ere men. The canalization of the Lippe river will also be carried upward to Hamm. The total length, exclusive of the Weser will be 165 miles, and the cost will approximate $5O,OOO,OO0.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-20
GOOd lien -- Between Campaigns.

The esteemed Tucson Citizen, in at tempting to make a point against an other good citizen of this territory, has this to say complimentary of former Governor Murphy:
 We have never heard it charged that Nathan Oakes Murphy. for in stance, ever exacted pay for a neces- sary patriotic service for Arizona"
 NoE-did he. As nearly everybody in Arizona knows, N. o. Murphy has ex- pended literally years of his time and thousands of dollars of his own money in protecting and promoting Arizona s interests at Washington. Moreover. when campaign is not. on, our dem ocratic friends are glad to acknowledge that MT Murphy was one of the abIesL
Arizona republican., 1904-11-20

from the grave of General Andrew Jackson, which has been carried by him ever since. MT. Brock is a di-niCcd old gentleman, showing few signs of de- crcpi;ude. I..s family Bible is still pre- served, and it shows that tho date Of his birth vas written 115 years ago.
 Surely few words from th.s rcmarka- bl9 old gentleman, who has had Il5 years of experience to draw from, would be interesting as well as profitable. A lengthy Biographical sketch is given of this remarkable old man in the Waco Times-Herald, Decem ber 1, 1s9S. A stII rorc p-etentious biography of this, the oldest living man, illustrated with 9 double column portrait, was given the readers of the Dallas Morning News, dated December T, 1898, and also the Chicago-Timcs Herald of same date. This ecntcu&ri2a is an ardent friend Of Peruna, having used it many ycars.
 Tn speaking Of bis good hcal:A ana extreme old age Air. Brock says:
Arizona republican., 1904-11-20
Q SONG OF TRUST.

It is rainy and dull and cold What then? Has it not been that way before? Just because the dark clouds now hide the sun Do you think it will shine no more? Oh, the sun and the rain work to- getheT
 To give us the right kind Of weather.
 And you know
 It is so. You have seen it so, OCT and OCT There is sorrow and pain and care. What then? Is there not a god God above2 He will lead you alright through storm or calm, For he governs this world in love. Oh. the joy and the pain work to- gether
 To give to the soul it's right weather,
 And you know
 It is SO. Wait in hope, You His I-ve shall
 Laura Frost Armi,a5e.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-20
To Promote Conversatlon.

The impression is abroad that the Chicago woman is naturally a good single handed tai1er and the divorce court records of that city bear out the impression. IL is with surprise. there fore. that we note that Chicago wo- wen have organized a club for the ex- press and avowed object cf promoting "the art of conversation"
 The club is known as the Lesche club, and its membership includes some of the cleverest women in the Windy city, The workings of the club are clever enough. Each member in turn prepares some topic which will be sure to interest the club, and talks it out and over" with her fellow members, without the aid Of notes of memoranda A recent decision that particularly diff fcult and complex subjects might be handled with the assistance of "very small and brief notes" has not affected the usual conduct of the meetings. In- terruptions are frequent and always welcomed. As the meetings are smaI and informal, no enc is afraid to speak DOAO4 S tiiS oIi-SlS UT iSA quSStioIlSI anu parliamentary law-that bugbear of the timid-is seldom called into play. Club members who for any reason are un- able to handle the subject assigned them are obliged by the constitution to provide a substitute. As the idea cf the club has been from the start to be as informal and conversational as possible, the membership is limited to thirty, and outside speakers are sel- com invited. for obvious reasons.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-20
SOUNDS THAT ABE HARD TO IM-
 HATE.

That man caul imitate perfectly the jingle of money" said. in a tone of eulogy, Q yoGEg woman.
 w eil. w,.ct- of tna-2' objected her cCmpanTon. "T-at ought not 10 be hard to do."
 "Tr, t0 dl lt"
 The o5je cor, af.er summonins into sis mind the sound Of jinsling money,
 -ied, "R-r-r-E-tc--tat' h went. "B-- 5r-bra-ra--a. Chk-chkl1-cak. Then he sIlilel ar3logc tcatiy, for ne had failed. No by tte fu-he-est stretch of the imagination co-l1 -e te r1l that he -ad uttered 9 sound that rcseu5led moneys jingle in he le3st degree.
 T knew yor corldn't do it," said the young woman. "It is amazng how many simple sounds there are that we cJ1t initiate, try -s we will. There is, for in75ance, the sound of a person walking the sound of a typcwrilinE in operation. the sound of a breaking d5sh. You can't initiate those cOmmonC ace n--zes, and I doubt if any ore ir tao world can. Our vocal capacity seems to us large, but it is really limited nough-as limited as Tany an-I1-s' and much n-C-c limited ttan certain birds. That is why I homer r--1 wEO has extended his vo- cal capacity sufficiently b initiate the pleasant, silvery sound Of moneys j.n- gle --talt lttn-O-e Herald
Arizona republican., 1904-11-20

and best governors this territory or any state ever had.
 But what we started to direct atten- ton to is the amusing fact that it is only during Q political campaign that the leading republicans Of Arizona ere all bad men, according to the demo- cratic press. At all other times their merits and their good services in be half of the territory and it's industrial are cordially admitted.