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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-08

St. Louis july o--1n lie beiiioSl lhliE
national convention met today, listen
ed to an extended speech from Repre-
sentative John Sharp Williams, its
temporary chairman, appointed the
committees necessary to perfect a per-
manent organization and adjourned. In
a session lasting two hours, and htty
minutes, one striking incident over
shadowed all other proceedings. That
was the enthusiastic and prolonged
cheering which greeted the name OF
Grover Cleveland. While the outburst
which greeted the name of the former
Democratic President before its last
syllable had fallen from the lips of the
temporary chairman was noteworthy
in itself, il was magnif1ed by contrast
with the greeting accorded the actual
presence of men who stood for all that
has been opposed to Mr.. Cleveland
within the party during the last eight
years.
Jones Not Needed.
James K. Jones, of Arkansas, cnalr-
man of the national committee went on
noticed. Practically no greeting was
given him when he faced the convention
with gavel in hand.
Slight Applause for Bryan.
Other stalwart lieutenants of the Ne
,braskan entered the hall unacclaimed
and lastly Mr.. Bryan himself, who, for
the first time during two national
campaigns, was greeted with silence.
Eight minutes after the gavel fell, the
twice named candidate Of his party
Dassed in the main entrance and sought
his seat unheralded and unheeded. A
few minutes later he arose and pushed
his way to a seat nearer the aisle,
where standing a moment to give greet
ings to friends, he was caught sight
of and applauded but the measure OF
applause was but a ripple when COM
pared to the storm called forth by
CleveIand's name. Listening attentive
ly to the doctrine laid down by MI
Williams, the conservatives found oc-
caSion for their first demonstration
when reference was made to the record
of former President Grover Cleveland.
All the shackled party interest which
had laid dormant through two national
campaigns was released as by the touch
of a trigger. The name of Cleveland
was echoed from a thousand throats.
Hats, handkerchiefs, and arms were
waved delegates and srectators stood
on their chairs and the last semblance
of order was turned into confusion,
which convention officials were power
less to subSide.
Cleveland Cheered, Bryan Kissed.
While the out burst was at its height,
Mr.. Bryan's following attempted to
convert the demonstration into ap-
plause for their leader. The name or
Bryan was yelled Justify, but in vain
Shouting of Grover and Cleveland: :
was renewed and the Bryan following
was hissed. The greatest significance
was attached to the showing made by
the conservatives. Their absolute con-
troll of the convention is no longer
doubted, even by those who have here
tofore declined to be convinced. The
nomination of Judge Parker for Presi-
dent is assured, beyond any possibility
of defeat.
An incident to the demonstration was
an alteration between Sergeant-at-
Arms John I. Martin and an over-zea.-
GUS man who was giving vent TO h-s
enthusiasm in a manner which conven-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-08
Oku's Army Retiring.

Lao Yang. July s.-Gen. oku's
army Is retiring. evidently with the OBJ
Ject OF concentrating on Port Arthur.
Siege guns are being placed I'm posi-
ton at Kin Chou. The departure OF
two additional divisions for the seat
OF war Is reported from Nagasak.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-08
Heayy Rains al Mnlden.

Mukden, July 6.-Ra1n Is falling
very heavily here. Several of the Chi
nese bridges have been carried away.
The movements OF large bodies OF
troops and transports have been
stopped.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-08
japanese Send Torpedo
Boats Into Port
Arthur
TO MAKE ATTACK

The Purpose Was TO Attack the Rms
sian Ships, But the Attempt Was
Not Successful-The Bravery OF
the japanese Excites Admiration OF
the Russians-Oku's Army is Retir-
Ing, Probably With the Object OF
Concentrating on Port Arthur.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-08
Russians Win a Naval Eneagement.

LAO fan8, Tuesday. July 5.0There
are persistent reports In circulation
that a hot engagement occurred today
northwari of Gen San. between the
Russian vladivost ock and the Jap
anese squadrons. which ended favor
ably to the Russians
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-08

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
The TrEc Idcnl.

The true ideal that should fill mans
heart and fire his energies is excellence,
In his own sphere, the living of his
own particular life just as fully and
nobly as he-not somebody else-can.
True, this is an unknown quantity, but
1t Is real md attainable one. Day
by day it il rising. and day by day
man may feel conscious OF increased
power. Whittier it may lead him he
cannot tell. but tllat by Its guidance he
Will go farther and accomplish more
than by any other he may rest assured.
Attempting nothing impossible, he is
doomed 10 no inevitable disappoint-
ment. nor is there any limit at which
he may cease TO strive.-Self Help.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
II was All Good.

Mr.. Jones was very fond of n kind of
boiled pudding his wife made, so. says
London Answers. when she had gone
away for an afternoon and evening she
promised that she would leave one of
the favored puldlngs in the saucepan
for his evening meal.
We'll SHE said on her return, land
how did tie pudding 20 DOWN.
"Soo-preme!" said Tom, sinacking his
lips ut TIE recollection. "'Twas US good
n pudding as You have ever made"
That's Gool," WIS the gratltcd re-
spouse of Mrs. Jones. Pm glad you
enjoyed 1t. What did you do with the
cloth"
For moment MIR. Jones solemnly
surveyed her.
WHAT" he said. Did it have a
cloth on:"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Every Iowan Should Have It.

No 1owan who tries to keep in
touch with the affairs of his state,
can well do without the Register
and Leader, for it gives more COM
pletely the general news of the state
than any other Iowa newspaper. 1t
prints and pays for more special
news features than both the other
Des Moines newspapers put to-
gether; it has the only real high
class colored comic supplement
issued in Iowa; its Sunday paper is
every week an illustrated Iowa
magazine; it receives the complete
day and night reports of the Asso-
ciated Press; it has correspondent
IN every important town in Iowa; it
has its own special Washington cor
respondent; it is devoted to the up
building of the best interests of
Iowa, and it has no entangling ALI
ances with any faction in politics or
elsewhere. Begin the new year
right by subscribing for it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
How Can Women Earn Money.

Any energetic women can earn
fifty cents an hour, in her own
neighborhood, by taking orders fol-
Clark S. Bronson's new book
TWICE A MAN, a work which not
only pleases the eye, but delights
the reader from start to finish.
This writer has cleverly blended
psychological science with most
fascinating romance.--St Paul Dis
patch.
1t is work that fascinates and
benefits, but never wearies. 1t is
profusely illustrated, handsomely
bound with unique cover design.
Buffalo Evening News
Have been reading it with pleas
ure and profit. 1t surely shows an
insight into the heart ofthings that is
quite worth while" Ebert Hub
bard, East Aurora, N. Y.
Price $3.50 Special inoucement
to all who desire to take orders.
Address Bronson & Co.,
5lw2 Publishers, Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Lake c.yusa's mysteries.

Lake Cayuga is one Of the wonders
Of the eastern states. 1t is s!tuuted In
west central New York and is upward
Of forty miles III length, with an aver
age breadth of but three miles. One
of its peculiarities is this: Although
hundreds Of persons have been drown
ed in its waters since the settlement Of
Ishe adjacent territory, not single
corpse has SO far been recovered, and
1t is common saying that Lake Ca
yuga never gives up its dead" Those
who have made an attempt to fathom
this mystery say that the bottom of
this remarkable sheet Of water is SIM
ply series Of large openings and
craterlike cavities, the entire lake bed
having the appearance of being one
huge honeycomb, each Of the we'll
like holes being reputed to be bottom
less.
Another Cayuga mystery is Its IT.
regular tides. There is no stated time
for their appearance, but when they
do come they are very decided, the
water often instantly receding 90 to
100 feet and us quickly returning with
a roar that can be heard for miles,
Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

The first operation In starting pine
apple plantation is to cut off the ham
mock growth and clear the area,
though the stumps OF the larger trees
are left standing. The slips" which
are simply srowths from the old
plants, are usually put in with point
ed stick Mt the rate Of 1900 to the
acre. The first crop natures IN about
eighteen months, and VIXEN three crops
are secured, In rs many years, the
fields are abandoned for this culture,
tie surface agata cleared and planted
In tomatoes
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Iowa Agricultural College innoun-
ments.

AoWo AkAAepAeuAA NVASSc AuuOuu-
ments.
For the two weeks Short Course
at the Iowa State College of Agri-
culture at Ames, Jan. PA, the
management have announced the
following speakers: President w.
o. Thompson of the Ohio State Col
lege of Agriculture, Joseph E.
Wing, Chicago, Hon. L. H. Kerrick
of Illinois. Other speakers may be
announced later.
Prof. G. E. Elliott of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, Washington,
D. G., and other capable speakers
will take part on the program at the
State Drainage Convention, which
meets in Ames Jan. 18th and 18th.
Advanced classes have been ar
ranged for in corn and stock judg-
ing.
Students who have attended
previous sessions and wish to take
advanced work will have the oppor-
tunlty to do 80.
Those who have examined the
Iowa Corn Growers Premium list
for the contest which occurs at
Ames, Jan. 2-14th, are delighted
with the splendid array ofpremiums.
Among other prizes will be found a
$4,000 farm wagon, $4,000
corn binder and shocker, $4,000
Short Horn bull calf, two Poland
China gifts, several corn planters,
cultivators, harrows, weeders,
tanning mill, harness, etc., besides
several valuable Trophies, Medals
and many cash premiums. Premium
list will be mailed to those who APP
ply to the Agronomy Department.,
Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa.
The Department of Domestic
Science will conduct Short Course
series Of lectures and demonstra.
tions Jan. 2-l4th inclusive, for the
wives and daughters.
Corn Growers Clubs that desire
to compete in their respective en-
tries must be organized not later
than Dec. Goth. Clubs shall con.
sist of not less than five members
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Excursion Rates on Account of Christ
mas and New Years Holidays via

For this occasion the /. G. r. R. will
sell excursion tickets to points on its
line north of Ohio River and to points
on other lines in the states of Wiscon-
sin, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota to
st. Paul, Minneapolis and points south.
Missouri north and east Of Missouri
River, st. Louis, Kansas City and to
points on foreign lines in Illinois west
of Illinois Central Chicago to st. Louis
via Gilman. Rate one and one third
fare for the round trip. No ticket sold
for less than fifty cents. Dates of sale
Dec. "a. %, 26 and 81, Jan. 1st, and End.
All tickets limited to Jan. 4th, for re-
turh.-H. G. Pierce, Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

Its wonderful power goes to the
seat OF your troubles, vitilizes,
strens thens every part of your body.
That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea does. 80 cents. Tea
or Tahlets.-Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

Removes the microbes which i'm
porevish the blood and circulation
Stops all trouble that interferes with
nutrition. That's what HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 50
cents. Tea or tablets.-Denton &
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

Mamma Ito friend who is lunching
with her)-I don't know why 1t is, but
I always eat more when we have com
pany than when we're alone. Tommy
helping himself to third piece of
cake)-I know why 1t is-'cause we
have better things to eat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Netice to Stockholders.

Manchester, Iowa, Dec. 90, 1904.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the First National Bank
will be held at the office of said
bank in Manchester, Iowa, on Tues
day, January 10th, 1905, at 2
o'clock p. m.
lw H. A. GRANGER, Cashier.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YEARS.

The @. M. & St. P. Railway will
sell excursion tickets to all points on
their line, regardless of distance at
Il fare for the round trip. Tickets
on sale December 24-5-6 and 81,
1904, and January IL, 1905. Good
to return until January 4, 1905.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
A Candid Critic.

Candid Critic-Awfully good song
that! You ought to be with Carl
Rosa. Jones (feeling rather flattered)
Really, do you think SO? Awfully
kind of you to-er-but Carl Rosa is
dead. Candid Critic-Yes. said you
ought to be with him.-London Taller.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Holiday Excursion Rates.

On December "a, %, 26, 81 and Jan
usry LIST and End, the Minneapolis &
st. Louis will sell round trip excursion
tickets at one and one-third fare,
limited for return to and including
January 4th. 1905
For particulars and folders call on
agents. SOB
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

"a hundred dollar bill will sustain
a weight of forty seven pounds length
wise" says y treasury statistician. 1t
VIII also sustain II man for Il couple of
months in a fairly good boarding
Observation-Disclosures Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Holiday Rates for Students and
Taacharc

Via the M. & o. and Chicago Great
Western Railway. One fare and one
third for the round trip to most any
point in the United States. Dates of
sale December 10th to December 25th.
Return limit January 9th. For further
information apply to any Great West
ern Agent OF j. z. Elmer,G. P. A. Chic
ago, Iii.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Farm for Rent.

One half section or more in Rich
land township for cash or on shares
Inquire on farm or of II. Middleton
rsAA..~slSs-xs.-.,lrzt .ssa,sssaaae .t5Ir
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Residence Property for Sale.

We are authorized to offer for
sale the DR.. Sherman residence pro-
perty on Butler street. For terms
apply to BRONSON & CARR. If.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Sudden,

Tom-But isn't your love for Miss
platinum rather sul!c:i? Jack-I sup
pose so. Bat. you see, her rich aunt
died rather suddcnlr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
For Sale.

Standard bred bronze turkeys.
Good ones. New blood. SO. Mrs.
II. o. Harris, Route No.6, Manches-
ter. AZ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

Parke-He says hc dresses according
to the climate. Eowe-If he did that
he wouldn't have time to do anything
else.-Town Topics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Farm for Sale.

A 80 acre farm in Coffn's Grove
township for sale at a bargain if
taken this month. Enquire of H.
G. Bronson at this office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
Cor Sale or Rem

A ninty acre farm in Collins
Grove township. Enquire at this
office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
FOR SALE.
Good residence property on Franklin Street
2stf III. PENTONY.
Notice of Appointment OF Admins
traitor,
STATE OF IOWA, leo
Delaware County 90

STATE OF IOWA, CO
Delaware County 90
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That the under
signed has been duly appointed and qualified
as Administrator Of the Estate of Susan ii. Shell
den late OF Delaware County Iowa deceased. All
to make Immediate payment. and those having
claims against the same will present them,
duly authenticated. to the undersigned for al.
lOwance.
F. j. SHELDEN.
Dated December sand, 1901. 6s-sw
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28
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 well water with
wind mill and tanks. No better
grain and stock farm in Delaware
county. Must be sold to settle an
-ss.s..e. I. :. herse;,, az 10000 POI
acre. which will buy it if taken soon.
240 acre farm ] miles southeast
of Manchester; lao 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.
l5tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

The Japs may fight the Russians,
On land or on IKE sea;
But the girls of this here country,
Fight for Rocky Mountain Tea.
Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

The address of girl desiring a
place in a small family may be had
by enquiring at this office. 4Stf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-28

l2O acre farm for rent. Enquire
at this Office.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-06-01
FOOLS PARK BOARD
Coal Firm Causes 1t to Read
vertise and Doesn't Bid.

At the meeting of the board of park
commissioners yesterday afternoon
several commissioners made caustic
remarks concerning the coal dealing
firm of Holmes & McCaughey, which
had written a letter saying that it
would furnish coal for less than the
board had proposed to pay for it.
Holmes & McCaughey failed to come
to the front with a bid on the 500 tons
of Youghiogheny coal needed by the
vided between the Northwestern Fuel
company and the Ohio Coal company,
the concerns originally given the con-
tract some time ago, at $40 a ton for
immediate delivery and $3.50 for de-
livery after Sept. l. which is exactly
the same terms on which the first con-
tract was allowed the same firms.
Some weeks ago the park board let
the coal contract to the Northwestern
and the Ohio Coal companies at the
same figures, and Holmes and Nc
Caughey, who had secured the contract
from the board of fire commissioners
a few days previous at $4.15 a ton
wrote that it was willing to make a
lower bid than the informal offers that
had been accepted. The former action
was reconsidered and bids advertised
for.
The only bids lower than the offers
accepted came from E. D. Fellows, of
Minneapolis, who offered to furnish the
coal at $3.50 a ton, and Vanderwarker
& Co. at $4.35. All bids were rejected
and the former informal offers ac-
cepted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-06-01
CITY NEWS
AGENTS TALK BOOKS
School Boards Text Book Com
mittee Listens to Many.

The text book committee Of the
board of school inspectors yesterday
listened to arguments from representa-
tives of more than thirty of the book
concerns offering to furnish text books
for the next three years.
One agent was called in at time and
allowed to explain in detail the adYan-
tage possessed by his books. 1t was
agreed by the members, previous to
the meeting, that no agent would be
allowed more than fifteen minutes.
Throughout the afternoon the COM
mitteemen listened with considerable
patience to the arguments, some of
which favored the retention of the
books now in use and others The adop-
ton of new books. Throughout the
agents preserved the utmost good ma
ture, and as each one retired into the
waiting room, where were gathered the
remainder Of the agents, he was greet
ed by applause and laughter. A couple
of the firms were represented by wom-
en-, and they argued with great ear
neStness in favor of their firms.
The agents were received in the or
der in which the bids had been opened
and were allowed to talk. Many of the
agents did not consume more than
one-third of the time allotted. Nearly
an We're apparently familiar with the
conditions in the schools and did not
urge radical changes.
The text book committee will pre-
pare its report for the board of school
inspectors and will submit it at the
June meeting unless a special meeting
of the board should be called for the
purpose, as it will be impossible to re-
port at today'S meeting of the board.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-06-01
CHANGED HER MIND
Prospective Bridegroom Is Out
Price of Marriage License.

Unwilling to lose 50 because of a
woman's Inconsistency, Charles Mel
brought back to the county clerks
office yesterday a license that he had
procured May q to marry Hilda Tan
gen. When he presented the license he
was told that he might as we'll keep it.
But / paid you ST. he said, ito help
me get wife. didn't get her, and l
want my money back"
He was assured that there was no
precedent for the surrender of official
fees. The state had done it's part. The
county was not to blame because-be-
cause-"well, what did Miss Tangen
do about it, anyway" asked the
deputy.
'She didn't do anything; she just
changed her mind; said she wasn't
quite sure 1 was the right man for her
after all. You know how they do
The deputy didn't know. He even
insisted that marriage licenses are sell
dom returned, and that almost every
girl can keep her mind made up until
after the wedding, at least.
Some of 'em can, maybe" answered
Mr.. Mel, still doubling. But what use
is this paper to me? 1 might as well
have got a license to marry Alice
Roosevelt"
The purchaser of a printed mockery
added other arguments. Then he left
the license with the understanding
that he would return later and discuss
the possibility of substituting, without
extra Scharge, the name of another
young woman.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-06-01
OFFERS CITY $4,000 FOR
SITE ON WEST SIDE
ST. Paul White Lead and Oil Compa-
ny's Proposition FavorabIy Received.

The offer of the st. Paul White Lead
and Oil company to give the city 81, 900
for the site that it now occupies on the
West side was yesterday placed in the
hands of Assemblyman Rosen by the
assembly committee on streets.
Messrs. Arnold and Schurmeier
thought the offer should be accepted
and Mr.. Rosen agreed that the city
would be the gamer. At present the
company pays 81 a year for the lease,
which runs for twelve years, and figur-
ing the interest on the money and the
taxes that will be collected on the
property during the time, Mr.. Rosen
thought the city should make the deal.
A petition of number of property
owners that the east ten feet of Water
street be vacated was favorably report
ed by the committee.
The vacation of that portion of Par
nell street lying south of Colorado
street, at the instance of st. MichaePs
church, was referred to Assemblyman
Rosen.
AS there We're not enough members
of the assembly present at the subse-
quent meeting to-act upon these mat
tiers it was decided to take an adjourn
ment to O'clock this afternoon