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Through to California Without Change

Via the Minneapolis & st. Louis R.
r. Two tourist cars each week. Wed.
nesdsy via Kansas City and The popular
Santa Fe System through New Mexico
and Arizona. Leave st. Paul 800 q. m.
Wednesday. arrive Los Angeles Sunday
morning. Thursday vie Omaha, Colo
RADIO Springs, famous "Scenic Route"
through Colorado, Ogden and Southern
Pacific. Leave st. Paul Thursday 800
p. m. arrive San Francisco Tuesday
noon. Rate for double berth accomo-
dating two persons, $8.75. For particu-
lars, call on Agents or address A. d.
Cults, G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis MINI.
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Special Homeseekers Excursion to
points on the Illinois Central
and Yazoo s. Miss. Valley
R.R. via MJ& q. Ry.

Il. &. Via M.@ .. ny.
On October 18th and November 18th
the M. & D. Ry. will sell special home
seekers excursion tickets to points on
the i. 6. and Z. & NJ. v. Ry. In Louis
lana, Mississippi, Tenn. and Ky: at 80
class rate for the round trip. For fur
Their information call on or address,
j. L. Kelsey.
sow Traffic Mgr.
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Carnival and Horse Show at Cedar
Ranida Oetnher 2to q 1904

For the above occasion the /. G. R. b.
will sell tickets Manchester to Cedar
Rapids end return as follows:
Fare and one-third round trip. Tic
kets on sale Oct. 3 to 8 limited to Oct 10
for return.
One fare rate round trip tickets. Tic
kets on sale Oct. 9Th 9Th and 7th only.
Limited to one day from date Of sale
for return.
sswl Agt.
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Notice to Property Owners to Appear
and Sign Waiver in Reference to
Special Assessments tor Paw
ing and Uurbing Portions
OF Franklin and Main
Streets.

To the owners of all real estate AUDITING on
those portions Of Franklin and Main streets Ia
Manchester Iowa. recently improved by paving
and curblng the same. and described as begin.
ming at point In Franklin Street two hundred
fifty (250) feet south Of The south line of Della
ware Street and extending n0rthward to the
south line q Fayette street; and that portion Of
line o; Franklin Street and extending eastward
to the west line Of Madison Street, and to all
whom 1t may concern:
e. meeting Of the City Council Of the city Of
Manchester, Iowa. held on the 18th day Of Sep:
portion Of the streets above described and de-
signated, certain special assessments for paw
g ~ hs ann
provement showing the cost thereof and the
special assessments levied against the several
lots and d., parcels Of ground abutting thereon
office Of the City Clerk Of the City Of Manches-
ter, Iowa. subject to public inspection.
81 S a said ~ sy
tie Undersigned City Gera 81 the Oily Of Man.
ssn. q hsSr az. October fs
the passage and date Of tie Isvying Of the afors-
said special assessments. and Sign and execute
waysF soa Z: Ps9yS e Ss
tl0n Of said council, you will have the right to
pay such assessments In installments IN the
manner ana form as SET IOrIn In tue re6OluUOQ
Of said City Council; and unless said waiver and
agreement is so signed within the time above
Il specified, the whole amount Of said special as
sessments shall be due and collectible rs pr0vid-
ed in the resolution Of said City Council, towit:
Three fourths Of each assessment above refer
red to on or before April lst 1906; and one fourth
on or before October LIST. 1905.
For further particulars. you are referred to
i said resolution now on file in my office subject
| to public inspection.
WITNESS my hand under order and dIrec
ton Of said City Council. this 18th day Of Sep
TENDER, 1904. r. r. Robinson.
City Clerk of the City Of Manchester. Iowa.
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DYERSvILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Hatch and
daughter, Miss Nellie of Manchester
were visiting with their many
Dyersville friends several days the
fore part, of the week.
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EARLYILLE.

Miss Ethel Broadie arrived Thurs
day from New Hampshire where she
has just graduated from Nurse
training school, for short visit with
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Only $3.50 to St. Louis and Return via
the NJ. & o. during October and
November, 1904.

On each Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thussday during Octo-
bar, and November, the Manchester and
Oneida Raiiw o. Co. will sell coach ex-
cursion tickets to st. Louis and return
good for seven days from date of sale,
at $3.50 for the round trip.
Tickets on sale every day during the
continuation of the Fair, good for Is
days at 1895; good for 60 days 1870.
For further information apply to the
undersigned at Manchester, Iowa.
jill. Kelsey
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J.J. LINDSAY. M. D..
DHYsICIAN. surgeon and Eye Specialist.
~ once hours for eye eases and hitting glasses
lin streets.
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PAYs,o,ANs.

A. ). WARD,
PHYSICIAN and Surgeon, will attend 70 calls
I promptly at al hours Of the day or night,
Lamont, Iowa.
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QUAKER MILL co.
ELOUR and Feed, Manufacturers Of the cole.
J. brated White Satin and White Pearl Flour.
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W.. DREW.
nRY GOODS, Carpets, Millinery. Hsts and
" Caps, Boots and Shoet, ETC.. Eain ST.
Manchester, Iowa.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
e Our Business DIRECTORY. 8
WYNN
Z. p. MOONEY.

CARPLNTRR, CONTRACTOR B BUILDER,
~ am now prepared to do ali work In my
line In good and W0rkmanllke manner. Salts
facuon guaranteed. Plans and estimates fur
nlshed. Work taken In town or country, shop
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LAWRENCE q oREas.
nRUGs. Wall Pepper. Stationery. Paints. Oils.
~ etc. City Hall block.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
MANY ATTEND NOON
DAY LENTEN SERVICES
St Andrews Church Well Fill
led Despite Unfavorable
Condition of Weather

That st. Andrews p. T.. Church was
we'll filled az the noon-day service to-
day is the best proof Of the popularity
Of these services, which have been held
during the Lenten season for the pvst
ten years
Despite the snow and sleet storm
raging at the time many availed them
selves of the privilege Of listening to
the Rev. Floyd W. Tompkins, D. D..
rector OF Holy Trinity Church. Phila-
delphia. IN part the speaker said:
Il welcome you particularly at this
season when we come face to face with
God. Any man who is worthy of the
name can now more readily see his
faults In proportion TO his good works.
Lent is a great clearing house season.
so that we can diagnose our condition.
"A man is never nearer salvation
than when he cries out I have sinned.
Il think one Of the most serious
things is the manner in which God
stands before man. How they mis-
represent Him even 10 themselves.
thinking He is a great potentate lie
is love. He desires 10 have us reach
the highest ideals Of life. Return unto
Me and 1 win return unto you. That
is the message OF Lent"
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
BRIDE AND GROOM HAD
R0USING SEND OFF
Merry-making and Jollity
Characterize Wedding of
Mr.. and Mrs. Beaston

There never was a wedding attended
by more jollity and fun-making than
characterized that Of Miss Carrie X.
Johnston and Walter Beaston, deputy
register in chancery. which took place
at the home of the brides parents at
Thompson, Del, near Newark last
evening.
When the wedding party arrived at
the 3. & O. station in Newark it was
met by a delegation of the friends OF
Mr.. Beaston from Wilmington, who
were determined to give him a rousing
send-off on his wedding trip.
They did, too. They were loaded
with confetti, cheers and trunk got
ten up for the occasion. 1t was COW
cred with white muslin and adorned
with inscriptions in black and Joined
hearts in red. Some of Inscriptions
were Court dng) Records. Judge
Beaston.' There also was a proclama-
tion announcing the wedding and the
words. 1.-TWO hearts that beat as one.
One one of the ends was this: Married
February Is. Be good to us" ON the
other end was this: ITO be opened by
order Of the court" on the back OF
this: TOO much Johnson, but not any
more"
BY arrangement with the railroad
company this trunk was carried on the
train and carried through the coaches
so that the passengers might see It,
The passengers also received circulars
as follows:
Friends: This win introduce to YOU
Mr. Walter Beaston. alias Bud, al as
Judge He has just been married and
Ia
lney. Please make IL your business &c
assist in entertaining the newly mar
ried couple en- route. BY request of his
many friends in Middletown. As he
has done unto others, do thou ever
so unto him."
A number Of people. complete
strangers. went up to Mr.. and Mrs
Beaston and offered congratulations
which were graciously accepted anc
another bride and groom from another
coach We're brought in and presented
Confetti was showered upon every.
body and cheers were given Will
startling frequency.
At first it was the intention of Mr.
and Mrs. Beaston to go to Washing.
ton, but in order to throw their tor.
mentors off their track they concluded
to go TO Philadelphia instead. HaC
they gone to Washington. they would
have been serenaded by a German
band. As It was they We're chased
nearly all over Philadelphia and finally
quartered at the Hotel Hanover. Theii
luggage was confiscated and they fin,
ally were Obliged to submit to the die
tates Of their escort. The delegation
secured room next to those Of IN,
bride and groom and a strict watcl
was maintained so they could not es
cape. They will be kept under surveil
llance, until they return to Wilmington
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
OF BIC
SLEET STORM IS FEARED
That of To-day Starts in Sus-
piciousIy Like That of
February 2I, 1902

Great apprehension is felt that there
viii be a repetition Of the big sleet
storm Of February 2i, 1902. This Of
today has started in about the same
way. A combination Of rain and hall
is falling. covering the sidewalks with
sleet. thereby rendering Walking -prc-
carious feat. Telegram. telephone and
trolley wires are taking on an icy coat
ing and beginning TO sag beneath the
unaccustomed weight Trolley service
is somewhat affected. and hnemen-are
out looking after the wiSes.
People are falling regardless Of select
spots on the sidewalks and streets are
equally unsafe for horses.
The storm OF February 2i, 1902. be-
gan early In the morning and by short-
ly after noon wires began TO fall.
Horses were killed by live wires and
telegraph and telephone lines all over
the country were out OF service.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
FORT DELAWARE WILL
Be BEST OF THE THREE
Many improvements Have
Been Made and More
Are to Come
Courtesy OF the chester Times.

A number Of buildings az Fort Del
aware were sold at auction yesterday
to make room for new quarters for
troops and officers. Already a number
of improvements have been made at the
fort but the War Department rs not
.through and when everything is fin
ished Fort Delaware viii be the best
equipped fort Of the three at the mouth
Of the Delaware river.
Senator BAH has been making a fighi
FOR this for some time
Several changes are also 10 be made
at Fort Mott. on the Jersey side OF tho
river. The work of tearing down tn,
old and erecting the new Buildings viii
be begun at once.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
WOMAN TELLS MEN
ABOUT GOOD ROADS
Mrs. William ). Hilles Takes
Platform at Meeting Held
at State Road

one OF the most interesting speakers
at the good roads meeting held at State
Road yesterday afternoon was Mrs.
William $. Hilles. wife Of the WE'LL
known attorney.
Mrs. Hilles is strong advocate Of
better roads for the rural districts and
she attended the meeting yesterday to
express her views on the subject.
Mrs. Hilles takes a great interest in
farming and proved to be much better
versed on the subject Of good roads
.han many men.
She did not think our system of i'm
proving the roads is as good as il could
be and suggested that the farmers stif
up a row so as 10 arouse interest on
the subject Those present We're much
pleased with her talk.
The meeting was called by Captain
Joseph Cofeld who presided. After
explaining what the meeting was called
for. Captain Cofield made a few brief
remarks.
w. w. Knowles. a well-known attor-
ney and former county superintendent
Of schools. talked at some length. In
speaking Of our present system Mr.
Knowles. stated that he was of the
opinion that the good roads Dill passed
by the last Legislature creates. toe
many officers and that too much money
is therefore expended before it reaches
the road. He also thought the appro-
priatioA for good roads is entirely too
small.
Others who made addresses were
State Senator Artemus Smith and Levy
Court Commissioner -Megginson. All
Of the speakers We're OF the opinion that
better roads are very essential and
that the farmers should do everything
in their power to get the roads inn
proved.
A permanent organization was az
fected and $. B. Miller was chosen
president. There win be another meet-
! ing at the same place in about one
month. 4 committee was appointed to
arrange for other meetings to he held
at school houses throughout the county
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
RIVER PILING
UP FEES FOR PILOT

capes when the ice should let him out
If, ON the other hand. ne kept the pilot
there would be a detention charge OF 50
Ia day. He has been locked in the ice for
twenty days, and therefore. must pay. in
addition to his first fee. $50. There is no
telling when the ice viii break
The Pilots Association says there is
lnothirg Il can do Pilot Rowland does NOT
stay ;board the bark because he wants TO-
they say, but because lac can't 90 until
the captain tells him TO.
or course the association couldnl fore.
60 The second charge To he capes FOR an,
lite vessel That would be too muci
TO expect. Il is just case. they say. wher,
,hc law, (which we did rot make. "~workl
hard =stp-. There 5 little likelihood sii-t
this voyage Of the cle:ia Basso viii b'
profitable.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
COST 81 TO CUT MANS
HEAD WITH A CLASS
Victim OF the Negro's Wrath
Is Still in the Delaware
Hospital

For cutting Manuel Thompson's head
open with a glass on Wednesday. Wal
ter Johnson. colored. better known as
"Stonewall Jackson" was fined but 81
and costs in City Court this morning.
Five stitches were necessary 90 close
Thompson's wounds and ne is still un-
der treatment at the Delaware Hos
pital.
on a promise to mend her ways and
taking the pledge to abstain from the
use OF intoxicants for two years. Annie
Hopkins was allowed to go home tc
her husband and children. She was
arrested about two weeks. ago charged
with drunkenness and neglect Of her
children. She has been confined ever
since.
Alice Pryor colored. was dned 50 and
costs for disorderly conduct. and fine
Of 81 was imposed on Waysiak Wavit-
sisSi. for trespass.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19

Stuck in the ice on New Castle. the
captain Of the little Italian bark Clelia
Basso. Is seeing Increase daily a bill which
he win have ~ pay for pilots services,
and which will end no one knows whore.
Pilot Rowland is on board, and there is
every indication that his pay VIII go on
until winter loosens its grip on the li;ue
vessel.
The cielia Rasso left Philadelphia, Jam
nary a. with ass tons of coal for Barba-
does She drew 10 feet OF water and her
pilots fee would be. therefore. $50. Her
total cargo was worth only $No.
on New Castle she was struck-hy ice
land Injured. So she pot Inside the piei
line. and WAS there frozen In
Then arose fhe captains dilemma II p,
put oT his plot ne would have 10 pa,
a second charge Of s65 for getting TO th'
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
COUNTY COURT CASES
Charles Scott, colored, on Trial Again
For Assault With Intent
to Kill.

When County Court convened this morn
ing the list Of special jury eases was gone
over. OF about twenty special jury cases
set for this term, but six or seven now
remain for trial Several were reported
settled and a number continued until next
term.
In tho Court Of General Sessions Charles
Scott. colored. was placed on trial for tho
second time during this term charged
with assault with intent to KIN 1gnos Wis
neski At the hrst trial the jury disagreed
Scott Is represented by Sylvester d. Town.
send and Horace 6. Eastburn.
All jurors except those empaneled in
the aboie case were discharged from an,
further attendance at. this court.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
NAN AND CAR TUMBLE
OFF A HIGH TRESTLE

Tumbllns over The end Of a high trcs,-
with a car OF coal Brakeman John u.
Calllve. Of No. 2ii East Sixth street had
a narrow escape from death this morning
Pennsylvania railroad shiftcr was
drilling cars up the high irestle OF the
Hygcic Coal Company The train had 10
get a flyins start on account Of the steep
incline When the top was reached The
brakeman applied the brakes. but the
raais were coated with sicet. The cars
slipped. Callive stood az his post until one
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
FUNERAL OF MRS. DU POINT
Remains Of WelI-known Woman Laid
to Rest.

The funeral Of Mrs. Alice DUPONT, who
died at her home No. sls Delaware avenue
Wednesday took place this afternoon at
her hate residence at 3 o'clock
The services were conducted by
the Rev Gouvenour Morris Wilkins, rector
of Trinity Church and the Rev X. j.
Hammond. rector Of Emanuel Church,
Highlands. The pail bearers were william
II. Swift. Preston Lea. John II. Dandy,
Judge w. =. spruance, Thomas i. Bay
ard and Dr. J. A. Ellegood. lntermcnt
was made in the DUPONT Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
CRIME CONTINUES IN
THE MIDDLE COUNTY
Edward Summers Murder
ously Assaults Harry Can
non With Pen-knife
snccIal 70 Tho Evoning journal.

Dover Fob. i9.-Anothcr negro cutting
affair occurred this morning near Wood
side. Edward Summers. murdcrously as-
saulted Harry Cannon. slashing the lat-
ter's face with a large pen-knfo and
nearly severing the nose from the face.
Three cuts acorss the face were made.
one over the lett eye. the second gashing
thee heck, and the third nearly scvorinE
the nose from the face
Cannon IS in ap recarious condition. the
physician. Dr. James r. Massey. fearing
that gange-ene may set IN. Summers Is
lodged in Dover jail, awaiting the result
OF Cannon's injuries. The wounded man
declares that Summers entered his house
and walking upstairs where Cannon was
talking 70 his wife assaulted him With
out amy provocation whatever.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19

lend OF the car was over the end Of the
ltweny-foot trcstle trying to avert the
accident. IL was to no avail. He started
to jump az The car was tumbling down
and was hurled in a ditch. One leg was
broken bis back crushed and his face
BADLY laccratcd. lie escaped having the
car turn over on him by a narrow margin.
Lying In tle snow he dyed Il rcd with The
blood from his wounds until picked up by
the other employees some minutes later. lie
was taken 20 the Delaware Hospital in
the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
ARRESTED FOR BIeAMy
Former Wiluinstonian Must Face Ser
ious Charge in the West.

Information has been received here
Of the arrest in Moberly, Mo-. OF VIII
liam Price Nanedgrift, formerly a resi-
dent Of Wilmington. on a charge Of
higlny Vandesift left this city ten
or fifteen years ago and has wife liv-
fa5 in Washington. lie has not lived
with her for three wears and she WAS
preparing 10 sue Tor divorce when she
learned that her had married a young
Monerly girl on January IL.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
EnaInssr.. Auxiliary oraanIz.a.

About twenty-five women arrived IN
this city this morning from Philadelphia.
Camden and Reading for the purpose OF
organizing Division Womans Auxiliary
No. A2, of Railroad Engineers. The ses-
sion convened at Red Mems Han az noon.
A public Installation will take place to-
night Mrs. S. C. Smith. Of Philadelphia.
presided at the meetinr.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
ALLEGED SNINlLER ARRESTED
Brought From Washington by Chief
Black Today.

The police received word from Wash
ington last evening Of the arrest OF man
answering TO the description Of the swind.
Ter who buncied Proprietor William M.
Jefferson Of the Wilmington Hotel several
days ago. chief Black Immediately tele.
sraphed 10 dctain the suspect. He went
10 Washington this morning and rturned
shortly after ] o'clock with tae prisoner.
When the check was presented at the
bank for collection it was founs to be no
good. 10 later developed that the check
had been raised from g. cents to S0.e7
Alley dcnes raising the check -but adj
mlts giving % to Mr. Jefferson He will be
araigned IN city Court tomorrow morn.
ing.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
RATLEDcE IN THE CITY
State Detective Says There is Nothing
New in Powell Case.

State Detective James P. Ratiedge.
who has been in Dover for a week. was
in Wilmington this morning. When
seen by a reporter for The Evening
Journal Mr.. Ratledge said there was
nothing new in the case. but they are
still working on it. He came 10 VIII
mingeon to consult Attorney General
Ward and viii probably return to
Dover tonight
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
PersonaI Mention.

Miss Florence G. Dunn. OF Camden
Del who has been visiting in this city
has returned home.
Robert p. Small Of Milford, has been
visiting in this city.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
WEATHER BULLETIN

The n
and of
and with
will
y rain In the
ton ana on Sunday partly cloudy
easiary o he w sI s
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
Japan's Desire Natural.

BLUE GREEN AND RED TRADING
STAMPS AT LYNCHs with all purchases
except sugar. Save all pound coffee bags
When you have 10. we give you ] pound
free. Same kind that you buy. We are
headqrartersSfor good Tea and Coffee.
Fourth and Madison, Eighth and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
Show Beef.

5. p. Beeson, 307 Lombard street viii
have for sale ON Friday and Saturday
one OF the finest home dressed show
beef in the city, at reason prices. Also
lamb and veal, country pork. sausage
and scrapple. Delmarvia phone 57s.
adv.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
FUNERALS OF THE DAY
Or. Charles F. Alsentzer and Mrs.
Kirk Buried.

Or. Charles Il. Aisentzer. who died
in Philadelphia on Tuesday. was buried
from the home Of his brother, William
Alsentzer. No. $50. Monroe street, this
afternoon az $50 o'clock. Interment
was made i'm Riverview Cemetery.
Mrs. Maggie T. Kirk. wife of Lewis
Kirk, was buried from her late home,
No. 12S' IL Lancaster avenue, this af-
ternoon at ? o'clock. She was 50 years
old Interment was made in River
view Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19
MILK WAGON DEMOLISHED

Struck by a Peoples Car in Second
Street.
A Second street ear OF the Peoples
Railway Company ran into a milk
wagon owned by j. w. Grey at Second
and Harrison streets this morning.
The wagon was demolished and for a
few minutes the tnprouehfare flowed
with milk. Neither the horse nor
driver We're injured.
Evening journal., 1904-02-19

A chocolataire and social will be
given at Riddles Memorial Chapel.
Kentmere. tomorrow night. There will
be a musical and literary entertain
ment.