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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
TRADING STAMP
FIRM BANKRUPT
Receiver Is Appointed for Bcncdic,
Is Macf;trlane Company
Angry Women.

Chicago, April 22.-On petitions Ii,
Involuntary bankruptcy filed in the
United States district court. Il receiver
was appointed for the Benedict T. Mac.
farlanc company, propriptors of the
blue trading stamp business. The petit
tons We're filed by the Peck & Hills
Lumber company, the Artistic Wood
Turning works and the Salter Manu-.
featuring company, which hold claims
aggregating S2,G5S.
New York, April 22.-Policemen had
difficult time to prevent angry
women from wrecking the office of the
Benedict u Macfarlane company here.
A number of women broke past the
policemen and entered the office, but
eventually were elected.
Philadelphia, April 2-IIundreds of
women with "blue trading stamps
calling for merchandise surrounded the
closed offices of the Benedict & Mac
farlane company, but there was little
disturbance. The company has vacated
the offices.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

The young boy king of Spain has
decided that he wants for his queen
an American girl with millions of
money. He is described as being
tall, rother thin, with prominent
under lip, nose and jawbone. His
eyes are blush gray-by no means
Spanish-and his hair is nut brown.
He has very winning manners when
speaking or smiling, and it is as
serted that he is able to speak six
languages huently, viz: Spanish,
German, French, English, Italian
and Portuguese. Don Alfonso is
also military tactician Of no mean
order. He grasps readily the laws
of regimental maneuvering and
when leading a battalion in sham
attack against a foe it is affirmed
that he has natural intuition for
the right move in the right place
and at the right time
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
JOE JEFFERSON Is DEAD
WeII-Known Actor Finally Has tho Cur.
tain Rung Down by tho Grim
Terror.

West Palm Beach, Fla, April 81
Joseph Jefferson died at OILS D. IN. yes
terday, after being unconscious all day.
At his bedside when he died were his
wife and two of his sons, Charles B.
and Frank Jefferson; Mrs. Nellie Sy-
mons; his nurse, Miss Mabel Bingham;
DR.. Il. b. Potter and his faithful old
servant, Carl Kettler.
The remains will leave Palm Beach
tonight on II special train for BuzZard's
Bay, Mass, accompanied by NIL the
members of the family who are here.
Local undertakers will furnish casket
for the deceased.
Joseph Jefferson was born in Phila-
delphla Feb. 90 1929, and was looked
upon as the dean of the dramatic pro-
fession in this country He first APP
pearcd on the stage as child, and
during his career had played in a num-
Der of foreign countries His great
reputation was made in Rip Van
Wrinkle, which he played in almost cv-
cry city In the United States. He was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

The correspondent at Saigon of The
Daily Mail. under date of April %,
states that the Russian squadron is
short of stores. and that French and
German ships are leaving Saigon al
most daily with supplies and dis
patches, and that other steamers are
being chartered for the same purpose.
Saigon" the correspondent adds, sis
reaping a big harvest. believe that n
portion of the Russian squadron will
meet the Japanese while the rest of
the vessels make detour to reach
Vl1divOStol; "
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
MEDIATION A FAILURE
Employers Association Mt Chicago De.
cline Proposition for
Strike Arbitration,


Strike Arbitration
Chicago, April "a. - The Employers
association, of Chicago, has very posi-
lively refused to accept the propo-
sitiOn of the teamSters that all Ques-
tons involved in the Montgomery Ward
g. Co. strike be submitted toarbitration,
with Judge Tuley acting as arbiter.
The proposition of the transfers was
conveyed to the employers through
Mayor Dunno, and the employers re-
piled to the mayor that they We're, rs
they have been from the first, willing
to arbitrate anything connected with
the strike of the Transfers alone, but
that they will under no circumstances
consent to arbitrate the strike of the
garment workers. which was over four
months before the teamsters went out
in sympathy.
AT n meeting of the Garment Work.
ers' union ii was decided to break
away from the tcamsters until the at
ter organization decides to spread the
strike to other establishments. This
may result in one of two things-the
spread of the strike or the disgust of
the transfers, who have been raising
all the trouble to force the reinsthte-
ment of the garment workers into
places filled months ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
ONEIDA.

Our little burg had considerable
excitement last week A week ago
Saturday the ladies of the vicinity
gave shower for Miss Bertha Blu
chanan. On Monday the wedding
of Miss Buchanan and Mr.. VIM.
Dodge occurred at the church and
Thursday evening the many friends
of the bride and groom gave them
a pleasant serenade. The discor-
dant strains Of COW bells, horse fid-
dies, saws, drums, tin pans, guns
and voices trained to the highest
pitch were borne upon the wind till
the bride and groom appeared with
oranges and cigars. Hearty con.
gratulations were extended which
they accepted with becoming dig
nifty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marmon attended
the funeral Of relative near May
nard Saturday.
Mr.. button, Of U. ]. u, substi-
tuted for the presiding elder Sunda,
afternoon. A large crowd was il
attendance and all felt benefited by
his service.
Mr.. G, B. Cox was an Earlvillt
visitor Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. j. j. Moser went to Dyers
vile Monday to consult a doctor.
The L. A. S. will meet with Mrs
Fred Wall, Thursday, April 81, fol
dinner. Everyone cordially invited
to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Dodge spent
Saturday evening at S. Clendenen's
Mrs. f. Segar and Miss Starbird
of Almoral. spent Sunday evening
here.
Miss Knox. of Coggon, visited her
brother S. L. part of last week.
Several Of cur young people at
tended the easter program in Gree
ley Sunday evening.
Messrs. Holbert and Moody, OF
Greeley, were seen on our streets
Sunday evening.
Mr.. Fred johnson was a Man
chester visitor Sunday.
,sesdames Torrey and Moser, OF
Greeley spent Monday at Jake
Mosier's east of here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy, of Thorpe,
attended church here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Burbridge
are rejoicing over the arrival Of a
daughter in their home.
Mr.. Theron Coon was recently
spinning through our town with his
new automobile.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
COMMENTS ON THE SITUATION
Nothing Really Known Except That Ro-
jestyensky Is Gone from tho hay.

Nothing Really Known Except That Ro-
jestvensisy Is Gone from tho hay.
London, April 24.-Beyond thereport
that from Kamranh bay the Russian
second Pacific squadron proceeded
| northward there is no further news of
any kind nor confirmation of the re-
ported firing off Kamranh bay. Little
attention is paid here toreported move
mcnts of the Japanese warships. 1t is
considered that Vice Admiral Togo is
| not likely to lift the veil of secrecy OK
ccpt for the express purpose of mis-
| leading.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg says
that Not only the future of the war
in the Far East, but the fate of the
whole programme of internal reform
| to which Emperor Nicholas stands
committed appears to await the issue
of the approaching sea battle between
Rojestvensky and Togo" The liberals
think Russian victory might send re-
forms glimmering, while defeat might
insure reforms ana end the war.
The dispatchfurther says:"There are
many disqnieting reports of disaffec-
ton of troops. and the names of regi-
mcnts, even in the Imperial Guards.
are given rs having been won over to
the cause of liberty The military
authorities. however, declare that there
Is no question of the loyalty of the
troops. and that orders will be obeyed."
This refers to the sensational reports
published in the United States, and
declaring that pilot to kill the car
has been discovered among the troops
of the Imperial Guard" etc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
Whore Togo win Rendezvous.

London. April pa dispatch from
Manila, April %, 10 The Daily Mail
says: "Vice Admiral Togo's main fleet
will assemble south of Formosa on
April 2G. The Japanese consul here
has received Il long cipherme con-
corning Kamimurn's squadron, which
is expected tomorrow. The consul says
the ships will not enter Manila harbor,
but will cruise outside. There is great
official activity here. The United States
admiral, the japanese consul and the
general in command have held con-
ference. The admiral on Monday will
confer with Governor General Wright"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
LIKELY TO LOSE 1T ALL
Iowa Man. Thyea:enod with Loss of the
Joys Of Natrimony and
His Farm

Sioux cRy, Ia, April 90. II Whe1
away where nobody, knew he was mar
ricd, Ulysses S. 1ienne firted will
Mary strohm,and she promised to wed
him. He postponed the ceremony from
time TO time until she sued him fol
hreach of promise. Then lie trans
tcrred his farm TO Il. "A. Rennc," anu
settled with Miss StroIln on ii casl
basis. il
His wife. on finding the farm trans
ferrcd, insisted that it belonged to hel
Laura a. Renne, but her husband al
legged that he transferred it to his sis
ter. Lulu a. ltenne. The wife la.
now entered slit for the farm and FOL
a divorce.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
ynlue of Decnxed Forests,

The dccayed vegetation of forests
has furnished to the fields their present
fertility, upon which man depends for
food. In the tree growth of virgin
woods and in the floor of rotted foliage
beneath are stored the Accommodations
Of centuries. Nature does not care
whether this growth is useful to the
human race or not. 1t is left for us to
encourage the growth Of such trees us
we find valuable to the exclusion of
others. Thus an economical use is made
of the resources ut hand, and new
conception Of the forest arises. The
forest primeval becomes Woodlands"
while the new forest" includes only
cultivated woods.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
CAMP ROOSEVELT HAS MOVED
President Is New Fifteen Miles Northwest
of Newcastle -suntiny "a Day
of Reat.

Glenwood Springs, Colo, April "a
President Rooseyet's hunting party,
in camp fifteen miles northwest of
Newcastle, spent quiet Sunday. The
party had been invited toattend church
services at Newcastle. but it was de-
cided that hunting toys would be in
harmonious with Easter gladness. Aft
or a week in the saddle the sportsmcn
welcomed the chance TO rest.
Bear tracks have been sighted in sew
eral directions from the present camp,
and it is believed by the party that at
least one more bear will be bagged be-
fore another move is mndc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

Ex-Governor Whyte Of Maryland,
though over eighty years of age is
still an active business man, as wit
ness the following: Recently he
went from Baltimore to Annapolis
where he was engaged in the argu-
ment of an important case before
the court of appeals. The afternoon
Of the same day he went to New
York where he argued case the
next day. On the following morn
ing he went to Boston on business
which occupied the entire day, and
the next evening he was at his home
in Baltimore.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
Unprecedented Fall of Rain.

Albuquerque, N. NJ. April 24.-New
Mexico and Arizona have been fairly
drenched by n rain and snow storm
that has prevailed over the two terri
tories for, thirty-siN hours, and which,
for duration and heaviness of preciplta-
ton is unprecedented. Phoenix re-
ports the heaviest rain fall of the west.
Swollen streams of central Arizona are
far out of their banks. The plains of
west New Mexico form sea and all
traffic from the coast on the Santa
Fe Is interrupted. From five TO ten
feet of snow lies in the mountains. 1t
ls melting rapidly and streams are
rising. Washouts are feared.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

Canea, Island of Crete, April 21.-
The Cretan chamber of deputies was
opened by Prince George, the high
commissioner of the powers. who in
his speech blamed the revolutionists
and declared his readiness to grant
every reasonable reform properly pro-
posed. On the withdrawal of the
prince, the chamber of deputies umani-
mously declared in favor, of the union
Of Crete with Greece and the deputies
proceeded to the palace to so inform
the prince
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
Heavy SNOW in Wyoming.

Cheyenne, Wyo., April 21.-Traln.
men arriving in the city report that
every telegraph pole for thirty miles
east of Cheyenne and twenty miles
south has been leveled by the snow.
The Union Pacific has sent out emer.
gency squads of lincmen to restore con.
nections so that the dispatching of
trains may be carried on The snow is
the heaviest ever known here and at
several places in the city electric light
and telephone poles have been broken
Off by tons of snow and lie obstructing
the streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
Federal BccfInyestigation.

Chicago, April 22.-Cnsing experts
and other persons concerned in the af-
fairs of the Etna Trading company ap-
pcared before the federal grand jury
in the beef inquiry. Among those
waiting to testify are w. II. Raymond,
manager for Armour & Co, mt Milwau-
kee, and M. Welzel, of NJ. Weizel Il
Co., casing and butchers supplies. y.
A. Fowler, manager of the beef de-
partment for Swift & Co., was ON the
stand during the day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
THE HAWKEYE STATE
TeIegraphic Reports ofImportsnt
Events Occurring During
Past Few Days.
EA1N HAPPENINGS OF A WEEP
Items of Special Interest Caught from
the Wires and Prepared for
Our Readcrs.


Keosauqua. Ia, April 20.-E. II.
Skinner. of the private banking firm
OF +. 1T. Skinner II Sons, Birmingham
Ia. has hcen indicted by the grand
jury on nine counts for fraudulent
banking. The indictments come as the
elimination of the business career OF
more than forty years in one com.
mnnits whore he'enjoyed general con
iidelce and esteem.
The, banks deficit will probably
reach $40,0e0. 1t is said that Skinner
lost his money through his connection
with the construction of the Fort Mad
ison railway, IL stub line in south
western Iowa. and in an attempt sew
cl,al years ago to corner the wool mar
ket in that section.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
The PalintlrOme

A pallndrome is line or phrase that
reads the same backward as forward.
The Latin language is full of such lin
guistiG freaks; the English has but
few. One at least is inimltable. 1t rep
resents our first parent politely intro
ducing himself to Eve in these words:
cMAdam, I'm Adam"
From the Latin. we have, "Roma tlbi
subtle motibus ibit amor" (Rome, love
will come to you suddenly with vlo-
lence).
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
Loses Suit for 100000.

Council Bluffs, Ia. April 24.-The
jury in the Portland Mining suit, in
which james Doyle brought suit to re-
cover from James Il. Burns an amount
nggregating S1,0O0,0G0, which lie al
legged was due him for his interest In
the Tidal Wave, Bobtail No. 9, and
Devii's Own claims. now part of the
property of the Portland Mining com
pnDy. at midnight brought in verdict
for Burns.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

The civil service commissioner,
who gave Secretary Shaw grave
digger for a coachman, may have
dealt our secretary. of the treasury
a favor instead 81 i hardship as
most people seem nsimagine. When
Mr.. Shaw's presidential boom is
ready for interment. just think how
convenient it will be to have grave
digger about the house.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26


1858 last night from pneumonia. The
end came almost unexpectedly. the i'm
mediate cause being the breaking of
the abscess which had formed in the
right lung and which produced strangu-
lation.
In the room at the time We're Mrs.
Platt and the senator's only son. Judge
james Z. Plat, of the United States
circuit court who had been summoned
home during theafternoon and reached
the house three hours earlier Scna-
tor Plat was taken i'll March 81. and
the end WAS feared April is, hut he
rallied Tie funeral will probably be
held next Tuesday. He had been in
the senate since 1870 He was born
July o, 1927.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

Milwaukee, Wis, April 24.-Frank
q. Bigelow. president of the First
National bank of this city, and former
president of the American Bankers as.
ISOLATION. has defaultcd the banks
funds to the extent of Sl,50O,OOO. The
directors of the bank have deposited
In the bank sum sufficient to make
the Institution perfectly solid. Mr..
Bigelow has not yet been arrested.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
ROAD EXTENSION CONTRACT
ST. PAM Man Is to Build the Great North
etn from Sioux City, Ia, to ASH
land, Neb

Sioux City, Ia. April 22.--The con
tract for the extension of the Great
Northern railroad from Sioux City tc
Ashland, Neb, has been let to Peter
Sims, a st. Paul contractor, according
TO adviccs received in Sioux City. 1t is
said that a big force of men will be
put to work grading for the extcntior
within ten days. s
The extension of the Great North
ern from Sioux City to Ashland woult
unite the Great Northern and the Bur
lington. and will be of great impor
lance to Sioux City. The Great North
crn has already spent several hundred
thousands of dollars in purchasing ter
minnls in Sioux City and made plans
for the expenditure of S1,5O0,O0O moro
here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
Another Incident That Is Closed

Washington, April 2O.-Nine of the
ten pension examiners constituting the
board of review have been separated
from the government service. Com
missioner of Pensions Warner trans
mitted the nine designations to Secre-
tary Hitchcock, with the recommends
tion that they be accepted and Hitch
cock took the desired action without
delay. Both the secretary and the com
missioner declare that the incident is
closed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
Indictment Against the ElL..

Mason City, Ia. April 21.-The grand
jury has returned an indictment
against the official directory of the
Elks lodge in this city for selling
liquors without tho required license.
The Elks maintain a club house and
in it is conducted Il buffet which was
an issue in recent municipal cam
paien. 1t tvas raided and liquors
seized
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
Keeps Right on sayIn. Nothing.

st. Petersburg, April 24.-yice Adj
mirnl Rojestvensky continues his pol
icy of',strategic silence and has an
swered the admiralty's message of last
Saturday, pointing out the position of
the French government on neutrality
regulations, only by putting to sea, CIV
ing no intimation of his plans or destin-
alton. Russian naval circles would not
be surprised If 1t should develop that
the squadron had been already two
days or more on the way northward
when the instructions We're cabled to
him, and that the admiralty was aware
of this when the message was sent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
NAV Lose "old svimmin, Ho,e /.

indianapolis, Ind, April 21.-Resi.
dents of Greenfield, Hancock county,
are attempting to prevent the proposed
spoliation of an historic place near
the county seat, which james Whit.
comb Riley. the "Hoosier poet has
made famous as "the Old Swimmin'
Hole" Property owners along Bran.
DIVINE Greek are attempting to get a
court order which will enable them to
straighten the creek. If this is done
1.-THE Ole Swimmin' Hole" will lose its
identify -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

Kcokuk, Ia. April Announce
ment is made of the marriage on Sat
urday III Fairfield, Ia, of Nova NJ.
Warwick. of Keokuk. and Miss Coy
Ward. Warwick saw Miss Ward first
when she sang at Il revival meeting ut
which he was converted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

st, Petersburg. April 24.-Rcceiving
the marshal of the nobility of Kostro.
ma recently Emperor Nicholas ordered
him to communicate the following mes.
sage TO the mobiles: MY will regarding
the convocation of representatives OF
the people,s answering, and the min.
lister of the interior is devotlng all his
efforts to its prompt execution
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
SOUND OF BATTLE
ONCE MORE HEARD
Heavy Firing Reported Off Kam-
ranh Bay by Telegram
from Saigon.
KAM1MURA IS NEAR MANILA
Rojestvensky Has at Last Left the
Shelter of French Waters.
Togo to Assemble His Force South of
Formosa- Correspondence Idea
of the Plan of the Rus
sian Admiral.

Paris, April PA dispatch to The
Temps from Saigon reports heavy fi:-
ing off Kamranh. 1t is supposed That
Admiral Roiestvensky's squadron has
engaged Japanese scout ships.
London, April pa dispatch from
Manila, dated yesterday, says: 'srhren
warships are now off Corregidor isl
and. 1t is supposed here that they are
Japanese vessels. Japanese consul Ma
rita Gori is hourly expecting the ar
rival of Vice Admiral Kamimura.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
Accident at CIRCUS I.nr.,,,

Columbus, o., April 24.-One person
is reported killed and five seriously
hurt during n parade OF. the Sells-Fore:
pa1sh circus by team of eight horses
becoming frightened and running into
a store window willie the street. was
filled with people, who became panic
stricken and fled in every direction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

Ex-senator John Thurston, Of Ne
braska, who with ex-senator Antho-
ny Higgins, conducted the defense
in:the Swayne impeachment trial,
has been retained by Senator Nit
chell Of Oregon, to defend him in
the land fraud cases for which he
is under Indictment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

Lawrence, Kan. April 22.-Kansas
defeated Iowa in the first annual de-
bate between the two universities.
Kansas had the atlirmativeof the ques-
ton: ''Resolved. That the Trade Un-
ions are Justified in Demanding the
Closed ShOD."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26
Fire at Vnnderbilt Universitv

Nashville, Tenn, April 21.-Tho
main building of Vanderbilt university
was Quilted by fire. The fire originated
in the second sorry of the building from
a defective flue. "A high wind was
blowing and in few minutes the
structure was Il mass of flames. The
loss will be almost total. only few
fixtures being saved.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

New York, April 21.-Testimony in
gas investigation shows that contracts
for S3S0.G0O were awarded without
competition by the gas company to
concern in which Alderman Gaff'ney
nad a brother of Tammany Chief MUIR
ply We're interested.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

Detroit, April 81. United States
Senator Russell A. Alger has suffered
sudden attack of acute indigestion.
At the time of his seizure he was on
train just entering Detroit on his
return from western trip. 1t is an
nounccd that Senator Algcr is not in n
serious condition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

Dcs Moines, Ia, April 24.-The tow.
of Ogden. Ia, is without light and
water as Il result of the collapse of the
$4,000 water tank. The fall of the
tank from Il height of 100 feet demol.
ished the city electric light plant
which stood immediately beneath.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-26

Rockford, H.. April 81. - All ar
rangement have been completed for
the annual cncampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic, department of
Illinois, to be held here, May %, 81
and %. The grand parade is SEIZED.
ulel for Nav 81