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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-10-11

n RDINARY drinking water, such as
~ is procured from reservoirs, wells
or springs, is more or less con-
taminated with organic materials.
The atmosphere is full Of bacteria,
bacilli and so-called disease germs, which
become mingled with the drinking water
that has been exposed to the atmosphere
any length Of time. r
o,o,.@..o,oo> With the most
) CONTAMINATION ssms ss1uDu{eas sen;anins: Sass:
} Is so '.n,l--
{ INEVITABLE. but, in some
gross carelessness is common:
The reservoirs containing the supply
Of water for the city are located in un-
wholesome districts, the drainage from
the surrounding country is filthy, and
everything tends to make the water i'm
pure. =
Again and again the microscopists
have called public attention to the
specimens of animal life found in drink
ing water.
Some cities are attempting to better
things through the use of hltering plants
and other expedients.
s EvERvnonv may be done
y eoo' } every person who
Z I drinks water is
s ENroSE0' { more or less ex-
posed to the
germs that are capable of doing damage
in the human system.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-10-11
PRINCE EITEL WILL WE'D.

Gluecksburg. Schleswig- Holstein. Oct. H.
ond son Of Emperor William, to the Duches
Sophie Charlotte, eldest daughter OF the reignin
,grand duke Of Gutenberg, IS announced.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-10-11

With the most
scrupulous care,
some contamina-
tion is inevitable,
but, in some
cities the most
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-10-11

numerous small
ulcers or sores
which allow the
germs to, enter
the blood. Con-
+o~io-e 1rI AN
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-10-11

But, whatever
may be done
every person who
drinks water Is
more or less ex-
posed to the
of doing damage
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08
New Iowa CITY Line.

Passengers for Iowa City should In
quire of Illinois Central ticket agents
as to connections with the new Inter
burban line from Cedar Rapids to Iowa
City. j. +. MERRY.
36tf A. G. p. A.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08
6he Wings ef the
!: ~ By LOUIS
" ~ 11uN - a TRACY
. 4 ANA NxAAAo Copyright 1905 by
: ~ Edward J. Cods

in their present position was out of the
question.
Two, 5, o'clock came and went.
Another half hour would witness the
dawn and a further clearing of the
weather. The barometer was rapidly
rising. The center of the cyclone had
swept far ahead. There was only left
the aftermath of heavy seas and furi-
GUS but steadier wind.
Captain Ross entered the chart house
for the twentieth time.
He had aged many years in appear
ance. The smiling confident, debonair
officer was changed into stricken,
mournful man. He had altered with
his ship. The Sirdar and her master
could hardly be recognized. SO cruel
wore the blows they had received.
at is impossible to see yard
ahead" he eonfided to his second in
command. II hive never been SO anx-
ious before in my life. Thank God, the
night is drawing to a close. Perhaps
when day breaks
His last words contained a prayer
and hope. Even as he spoke the ship
seemed to lift herself bodily with an
unusual effort for vessel moving be-
fore the wind.
The next instant there was horrible
grinding crash forward. Each person
who did not chance to be holding fast
to an upright was thrown violently
down. The deck was tilted to dan
gerous angle and remained there, while
the heavy buffeting of the sea, now
raging afresh at this unlocked for re-
sistance, drowned the despairing yells
raised by the Lascars on duty.
The sirdar had completed her last
voyage. She was now Il battered wreck
OH barrier reef. She hung thus for
one henrtbreaking second. Then an
other wave, riding triumphantly
through Its fellows, caught the great
steamer in its tremendous grasp, car
| ried her onward for half her length
and smashed her down on the rocks.
| Her back was broken. She parted in
two halves. Both sections turned COM
pletely over in the utter wantonness of
destruction. and everything-masts,
tunnels, boats, hull, with every living
soul on bcard-was at once engulfed
in maelstrom of rushing water and
far flung spray.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08

They looked dolUn into the qcretclted craft
ter. After the first moment of stupor
gallant British sailors risked life and
limb to bring the vessel under control
By, their calm courage they shamel
the paralyzed Lascars into activity. A
sail was rugged on the foremost and Il
sea anchor hastily constructed as soon
as it was discovered that the helm was
useless. Rockets fared up into the
sky at regular intervals in the faint
hope that should they attract the at
tention Of another vessel she would fol-
low the disabled Sirdar and render
help when the weather moderated.
When the captain ascertained that
ne water was being shipped, the dam
age being wholly external, the collision
doors were opened and the passengers
admitted to the saloon, Il brilliant pal
ace, superbly Indifferent to the wreck
and ruin without.
Captain Ross himself came down and
addressed few comforting words to
the quiet men and pallid women gath
cred there. He told them exactly what
had happened
The hours passed in tedious misery
after Captain Ross visit Every one
was eager to get glimpse of the I'M
known terrors without from the deck.
This was out Of the question, so peo-
pie sat around the tables to listen
eagerly to Experience ana his wise
saws on drifting ships and their pros
poets.
Some cautious persons visited their
cabins to secure valuables in case of
further disaster. A few hardy spirits
returned to bed.
Meanwhile in the chart house the cap
tain and chief officer were gravely
bordering over an open chart and dis
cussing fresh risk that doomed
ominously before them. The ship was
long way out Of her usual course
when the accident happened. She was
drifting now, they estimated, eleven
knots an hour, with wind, sea and cur
rent all forcing her in the same direc-
ton, drifting into one of the most dan
gerous places in the known world, the
south China sea, with its numberless
reefs, shoals and isolated rocks and
the great island Of Borneo stretching
right across the path of the cyclone.
Still there was nothing to be done
save to make a few unobtrusive prepa-
rations and trust to idle chance. To
attempt to anchor and ride out the gale
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08
He staggered bllndlu on.

mist. Then he tremblingly endcaycred
to open the neck of ller dress. He was
startled to find the girls eyes wide
open and surveying him with shadowy
alarm. She was quite conscious.
"Thank Godv' he cried hoarsely.
"You are alive"
Her color came back with remarka-
bic rapidity. She tried to assume sit
ting posture, and instinctively her
hands travelled to her disarranged cos
tune.
Glow ridiculous!" she said, with
little note of annoyance in her voice.
which sounded curiously hollow. But
her brave spirit could not yet command
her enfeebled frame. She was perforce
compelled to sink back to the support
of his knee and arm.
do you think you could lie quiet I'M
til try to find some water:" lie gasp
cd anXiously.
She nodded childlike acquiescence,
and her eyelids fell. 1t was only that
her eyes smnrtcd dreadfully from the
salt water, but the. sailor was sure
that this was premonition of lapse
to Inconsistencies.
"Pleasc try not to faint again." he
said. Don't you think had better
loosen these things? You can breathe
more easily
A ghost of a smile nickered OH her
lips. Mono" she murmured. my
eyes hurt me-that is all. Is there
any-water?"
He laid her tenderly on the sand and
rose to his feet. His first glance was
toward the sea. He saw something
which made him blink with astonish-
ment. A heavy sea was still running
over the barrier reef which inclosed Il
small lagoon. The contrast between
the fierce c0mmotion outside and the
comparatively smooth surface of the
protected pool was very marked. At
low tide the lagoon was almost com.
| pletely isolated. Indeed he imagined
that only fierce gale blowing from
the northwest would enable the waves
to leap the reef, save where a strip of
broken water, surging far into the
| small natural harbor, betrayed the po-
sition of the tiny entrance.
Yet at this very point Il fine cocoanut
palm reared-its stately column high in
| air, and its long, tremulpus fronds We're
now swinging wildly before the gale.
| From where he stood it appeared to
be growing in the midst Of the sea, for
huge breakers completely hid the coral
embankment. This sentinel of the land
had u welrdly impressive effect. 1t
was the only fixed object in the waste
of foam capped waves. Not vestige
of the Sirdar remained seward, but
| tile sand was Uttered with wreckage,
and-mournful spectacle-a considera-
BILE number of inanimate human forms
lay huddled up amid the relics Of the
| steamer.
This discovery stirred him to action.
He turned to survey the land on which
he was stranded with his helpless COM
panion. To his great relief lie discov-
cred that it was lofty and tree clad.
He knew that the ship could not have
drifted to Borneo, which still lay far to
the south. This must be one of the
hundreds of islands which stud the
China sea and provide resorts for Hal
nan fishermen. Probably it was ill.,
habited, though he thought 1t strange
that none Of the islanders had put in
an appearance. In any event water
fro BE CONTINUED
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08

infallible. The infallible fellows are
the ones that need. watching ssssAnd our
President has!a.way.of gettinglsrid of
them either by dropping them entirely,
or sending them to Panama as he did
fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Car Benjamin p. Bristow. L think
the time will come within few years
when every one living on farm in
Iowa will have daily mail delivered at
the door. And also that the men who
brave the storms and cold and bad
roads to carry the mail will be paid as
well in proportion as other employees
of the Government. This is not par
ty or political issue but one which lie
favored by all parties. The Associa-
tions of Rural Carriers has been having
q hard time lately. But the trial has
done them good. Storms and trials are
necessary to the perfect development
of the highest manhood and all will re-
suit in the betterment of the service
and more perfect bond of union
among the carriers and lpatrons in the
end. In the meantime let us be helpful
to each other In all ways that we can
Let the patrons see to4 It that the
carrier does not have to do all the
breaking of the roads after storm,
and don't be afraid of his taking Of.
Tense If you offer him something good
to eat once in while, for instance he
likes chicken as we'll O. the proverbial
Methodist preacher and II you should
happen to slip nice fat one under the
buggy seat he will never complain to
the authorities aboutit. A good warm
cup of coffee won't hurt him these cold
days and if he is the right kind Of 4
man, he will pay back in good service
and you will be no poorer for your
kindness. 1t is to the carriers interest
to serve you well, as on his fidelity to
his trust depends his tenure of office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08
dS.
Manchester & Oneida Ry.
TIME TABLE.


Train No.2 leave. leave. Manchester at 8 a. m. ar. E
With west bound c. G, w. Nc.
Returning leares Oneida at 5:B5 q, m
arrives at Manchester at sos q. m
Train No. Z. leaves Manchester at 7;l5 a, m
meets with east bound @. q, w. No.
q. Returning leaves Oneida at TAT
M, arrives at Manchester al s:T
am. 80
Train No. 6, leaves Manchester at s:45 a, M. ar.
rlves at Oneida at 9:I4 q. m, Con.
meets with the north bound O. M. a
st. r., No. 70. Returning leayes
Oneida at 900, arrives at Manchester
at9:60 a. m. -
Train No. 8, leaves Manchester at 2;COp M. ar.
riyes at Oneida OF $3.50 p. m. Con.
nects with G. G.. W.. No, 4, cast
bound, and No. 8, west bound, re
turnfngl leaves Oneida at b:l5 ). d. 4,
arrives at Manchester at SGT D. n.
Train No 10. leaves Manchester at 4:l5 D. m,
arrives at Oneida at 5:15 p. N. Cor.
meets with south bound g, NJ q ST,
p, No. 81. Restraining leaves Oneida
as5:SOp. IN, arrives At Manchester
coop. m.
j. L. KELSEY,
Gen. Traffic Manager.
Through tickets for sale at Manchester b ali
points In North America. 4
TRAINS WILL STOP ONLY At
Belknsps Crossing. Platform at Quaker NH
switch. Franklin Street Crossing. sly's Cross
ing, MIXERS Crossing, Twin Crossing, West
brooks Crossing.
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The captain sprang to the chart house
and signaled in fierce pantomime that
the wheel should be put hard over.
The officer in charge of the bridge
pressed the telegraph lever to "stop"
and full speed astern," while with his
disengaged hand he pulled hard at the
siren cord, and raucous warning sent
stewards flying through the ship to
close collision bulkhead doors. The
"ahief' darted to the port rail, for the
Sirdar's instant response to the helm
seemed to clear her nose from the
junk as if by magic.
It all happened SO quickly that while
the hoarse signal was still vibrating
through the ship the Junk swept past
her quarter. The chief officer, Joined
now by the commander, looked down
into the wretched craft. They could
zee her crew dashed in bunch around
the capstan on her elevated poop. She
was laden with timber Although wa
terlogged, she could not sink il she
held together.
A great wave sucked her away from
the steamer and then hurled her BACK
with Irresistible force. Inc slrdar
was just completing her turning move
Geat, ana she heeled over yleidlhs 10
the mlgAV power OF the gaze. FOR an
apprseiaoie instant her engines STOP
ped. The mass of water that swayed
the junk like cork lifted the great
ship high by the stern. The propeller
pagan 10 revoive IN ar Tor tne tfifa Oh.
nser had corrected ms signal 70 ruii
speed ahead" again. ana the cumprous
Chinese vessel struck the sirdar ter
nbls blow IN the counter, smashing on
the screw close TO the thrust block ana
wfenchlns the fuoder from IT'S bearings
There was an awful race by the en-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08

IA constantly finding Its way out, while
the flesh oxygen laden mir from iht
outside Ia n constantly b, ing tuppii.6
to take Its p acr, sa1llghl h-l,e if. ii.
same tins admired through ssth,i. /,
number OF ~iaGows.
This c3rs.sni Interchange VI rl' ca,
oa!y be effected by large veptitate.9
being built opening into the sb.s
through the cs'iiug aad extending up
ward through tho roof by means O!
tubes, or shafts, which serves g. pse-
sage for the isnurs air sad assures lis
exis from the building Fresh 81, Gao
be ndmtttsd By furnishing elhs,ed open
ings through the outside walls. These
should be placsd on all sides OF the
building, each being provided with a
door so that any number desirsd can be
closed, thus making 1t essy to prevent
injurious dral,s from reaching the ami
mails. In mild weather, and when the
direction Of the wind will permit, some
Of the windows may also be opened
thus increasing the supply of air, which
II admitted free from drafts caa never
exceed the demand.
This with thorough drainage Of the
surrsundings, q clean interior, good
beds. and the frequent removal of ell
manure and eoiled litter from tho vi.
cintty Of the building, will constitute q
shelter which 90 closely resembles the
outdoor life, in all but freedom, that
together with proper food and pure
water an added revenue from your
farm animals is insured that will amply
compensate for the trouble and expense
incurred in Its construction.
| haYe omitted all mention of medi.
cinal sanitary agents, such as the diff
ferent coal tar preparations, carbol.c
acid, the sulphates of iron and copper,
chloride Of lime, corrosive sublimate,
and other antiseptics, deoderizers, and
disinfectants, for the reason that these,
without proper ventilation, light and
drainage, while Of some value, are in
adequate to perform any lasting ser
vice. and are totally unable, for mo
ment, to impsrt any Of tho benefits
which constantly attend those three In
dtspensable agents Of sanitary science
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08
How long the man remained pros

How long the man remained pros
trate he could only guess subsequently.
The Sirdar struck soon after day
break. and the sailor awoke to hazy
consciousness of his surroundings to
find shaft of sunshine Pickering
through the clouds banked up in the
east. The gale was already passing
away. Although the wind still whis-
tied with shrill violence, it was more
clustering than threatening. The sea,
too. though running very high, had re-
treated many yards from the spot
where he had finally dropped, and its
surface was no longer scourged with
venomous spray.
Slowly and painfully he raised him.
self to sitting posture. for he was
bruised aud stiff. With his first move
ment lie became violently ill. He had
swallowed much salt water, and it
was not until the spasm of sickness
had passed that he thought of the girl.
"She cannot be dead,' he hoarsely
murmured, feebly trying to lift her.
Surely Providence would not desert
her after such an escape What q
weak beggar must be to give in at
the last moment! am sure she was
living when we got ashore. What on
earth can do to revive her?"
Forgetful of his own aching limbs in
this newborn anxiety, he sank on one
knee and gently pillowed Iris head and
shoulders OH the other Her eyes were
closed, her lips and teeth firmly set-a
fact to which she undoubtedly owed
her. life, else she would have been suf-
located and the pallor of her skin
seemed to be that terrible bloodless
hue which indicates death. The stern
lines in the mans face relaxed, and
something blurred his vision. He was
weak from exhaustion and want of
food. For the moment his emotions
were easily aroused.
ooh, it is pitiful!" he almost whim.
pered. "It cannot bel"
With gesture of despair he drew
the sleeve of his thick jersey across his
eyes to clear them from the gathering
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08
[To BE Continued

Aunt Jane-Did Mr.. Sweeser propose
last evening? Carrie-How did you
happen to guess it? Yes, and I'm going
to take out a policy for $1,000. Aunt
Jane-For mercy's sake, what do you
mean? Carrie-Well, you see, he be-
gan to make love to me. but the chance
to get a new applicant was so strong
he couldn't resist. He's life insur-
ance solicitor, you know. = Boston
Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08
Business Opportunities For All.

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where farmers are prosperous and busl-
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for competent men, with the necessary
capital, for all branches of business.
some special opportunities for creamery
men aud millers. Good locations for
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbuyere. Cores.
pondence solicited. Write for Maps and
Maple Leaflets w. T. Reed, Industrial
agent, 604 En>icott Building, st. Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08

For saleby ANDERs & PH1L1pp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-08
CONSTRUCTIONS WARNING

qThe aid of scientific inventions is not
needed to determine whether your lungs
are affected. The first symptoms can Be
readily noted by anyone Of average in.
telligence.
qThere is no disease known that gives 90
many plain warnings Of its approach as
consumption, and no serious disease that
can be SO quickly reached and checked,
# the medicine used 10 DR.. Boschee's
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consumption.
git is in the early stages that German
Syrup should be taken, when warnings
are given in the cough that won't quit,
the congestion of the bronchial tubes and
the gradual weakening of the lungs, &C
companied by frequent expectoration.
QBut no matter how deep-seated your
cough, even il dread consumption has
already attacked your lungs, German
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done before in thousands of apparently
hopeless cases of lung trouble.
QNew trial bottles, 25c. Regular size,
75c. At all druggists.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30
PLAYS POLITICS
attacks Pennsylvania to Help ont
Tammany in Fall Elections.

Anything goes so long as we wing'
This seems to be the watchword among Tam
many men in talking about Mayor McClellans
attack on the Pennsylvania Railroad, well
as his attitude on municipal ownership. Tam
many Hall does not care for consistency. and
It is only too willing to shuttle and sidestep II
by so doing it can prevent the capitalization Of
a hostile, growing, aggressive sentiment against
Mayor Mcclellan.
The Mayors charge that officials represent
ing the Pennsylvania Railroad had visited his
office and practically tried coercion on him with
reference TO the bill curtailing the powers OF the
aldermen was a surprise to the Tammany dis
trict leaders. They do not. however, expect him
TO name the mysterious representatives Tam
many never expects the impossible from its
own.
But it's a good play all the same" said a
member Of the executive committee last night.
We've got a full city and county ticket to
elect this fall and anything goes so long as we
win votes The Pennsylvania people will think
1t is rough treatment, after what they have
done for the Murphys and the Gaffneys. but
there is time enough after election to square
all those things. The thing TO look after now
is TO make Tammany solid with the people, and
McClellans attack the Pennsylvania is a
first class play"
Colonel Franklin Bartlett who represented
the Pennsylvania and the New-York and New
Haven railroad interests at the hearing before
the Mayor, said:
1t seems to that the question is not what
corporation is Interested in this legislation.
Corpora lions should be regarded by the law as
individuals, because a corporation is merely an
assemblage Of individuals. The question is Is
the change Of the law desirable not? There
does not seem to be any consideration OF that
question in the Mayors message. The consent
asked for by the company is not a franchise.
The franchise can come only from the Iegisla-
ture. The right of corporate existence does not
come from the aldermen The granting of a
franchise is not legislation. Home rule will be
strengthened by having the power Of granting
franchises vested in the Board of Estimate and
Apportionment, the members are elected by a
larger number of voters than the individual
members of the Board of Aldermen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30
HAMMER BESIDE BODY.
Dead Woman Discovered in Locked
Flat BOarder Gone.

The body Of Mrs Whalen. of No 332 East
lOlst-st. was found lying across her bed yes
terday morning, with the head crushed in.
heavy machinist's hammer was at her side.
Mrs Whalen, who was seventy-fve years old
had been dead for several days. Bound over
her crushed forehead was a rough bandage.
Since last Sunday Mrs. Whalen's fiat had been
locked and none of her neighbors had seen
either her or young man who had been board
ing with her. Yesterday one Of the neighbors
called in the police. They found the body of
the woman, fully clothed. stretched across the
bed, and everything in the room despatched
with blood. The police are now seeking the
missing boarder.
TWO wounds We're found on her head both
evidently made by the blood covered hammer
While the police are certain Mrs. WhaIen was
murdered, they are at loss for motive Her
nat was wretchedly furnished. and most of the
dilapidated fittings she owned were still piled in
one room, where they had been placed when she
moved in, month ago
MRS Whalen's boarder was Edward Pickhardt
employed in Peter Schneider's harness shoD in
lst-aye. Mr.. Schneider told the police yester-
day that Pickhardt borrowed a dollar from him
Tuesdiy and had not since been seen He
Identified the hammer found in the fiat as one
he loaned Pickhardt last Monday