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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
But Keeps Commission Discov-
ers Maladministration in
the Big Print Shop.
SAYS FAvoR1T1sm WAS SHOWN
Would Annul the Contract for Lanstor
Monotypes if Possible.
President, Would Also, Owing to \
Charge Made by the Morgan
thaler Co., but Says 1t
Cannot BE Done.

Oyster Bay, l.. L., Sept. 11.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has made public the re-
port of the Keep commission on its
recent investigation of affairs in the
government printing Office at Wash
ington. The inquiry was made by spe
cial direction of the president, on ac-
count of protest which he had re,
ceived from officials of the Alergcn-
thaler Typesetting Machine company
against the award of contract by
Public Printer Palmer to the Lanston
Monotype company for seventy-two
machines of its make. BY order of the
president the contract with the Lans-
ton company was held up until an in
vestigation could be made.
Contract Undesirable, but No Graft.
AS heretofore chroniclcd in these
dispatches the president decided aft
Ell an examination of the Keep report
that the contract for the Lanston ma
chimes should stand. The Keep com
mission reported that if the contract
could be set aside such Il course
would he desirable.' although the
commission states expressly no cor
ruption. payment or promise passed
from the Lanston Monotype company
to the public printer or TO any person
in the government service
Some Suggestive Facts.
1t was developed by the investiga-
finn hat t,U,, AZ ~
sistants of the public printer We're in
directly interested in the Lanston com
pany, 'their wives being stockholders
therein" The commission shows that
a fair and impartial test of the Lans.
ton and Mergentllaler machines was
not made, and reports that the pur-
chase of so large n number of Lans-
ton machines was "improvident" and
indicated great partially and bias on
the part of the public printer" The
commission regards the purchase as
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." The report of
the commissions vOluminaus, contain
ing about 10000 words. Accompany
ing 1t is memorandum by President
Roosevelt
The president decides that the con-
tract shall stand, MS 1t cannot he alb
rogated. for one thing. and thenseverc-
ly condemns the Mergentllaler com.
pany for charging corruption without
n particle of evidence. The president
says that the charge was made reck.
lessly, and that had it not Been for
this charge he would agree With the
commission that the contract with the
Lanston company should he set aside
If 1t could lie legally done, which il
could not, however.
Palmer May Appeal His Case.
General Palmer declines to discuss
his case, except to say that he will
leave for Chicago in II few days. 81
must seek employment" said the vet
eran soldier, editor and politician. I'll
is necessary and even If ii were moi
necessary it is desirable to he en-
pl0yed" 1t is intimated that Genera
Palmer will make further statement
shortly. There is Il report that he viii
take his case to congress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
DEATH ROLL REACHES 400,
Wounded Will Number Nearly 600
King Acts Promptly,

Wounded Will Number Nearly. OOO-l
.,,s5 King Acts Promptly.
The newspapers this morning give,
heartrending accounts of the terrible
calamity caused by the earthquake.
AT Monteleone many . houses were
RACED. The railway stations at Pizzo.
Saular and Enfermicia had to be
evacuated. as they We're considered an.
safe. AT Messina Il severe shock was
experienced, but it was. slighter. than
that in Calahria. The earthquake; cen
tered in Calabria, destroying over
twenty-five villages, leaving, thousands
absolutely destitute, killing upwards of
400 and wonnding; nearly, GOO. : ~
The province Of. .Cnlabra is very
mountainous, and is given over ALMOST
entirely to agriculture; tile people
there are very poor, but very ihdustrii
Gus. The extent of the disaster they
have suffered cannot as yet be. clear
ly stated. as many of the telegraph
lines are down. The troops sent to
the scene of the disaster are, the latest
dispatches say, displaying splendid
energy. King Victor Emmanuel. who
is sojourning ut Nallambrosa, MS soon
as lie learned of the catastrophe sent
| $1,000 for the aid of the sufferers. and
ordered theollicials to afford every pos
| sible aid. Subscriptions for the suf.
ferers have been opened by the news.
papers. ,.-...::.
The ancient crater on the island of
| throwing out lava and stones. and the
population of the island is fleeing. The
magnitude of the earthquake Is even
greater than was at first supposed.
TOXIC QUIET FOR THE TIME
Fears Expressed That Disorder Will
Break Ont Again.
London. Sept. GA Toxic dispatch
dated yesterday at 8 p. m. says: 1.-The
city is quiet tonight
London, Sept. "a Toxic dispatch
dated yesterday says: "At noon the
city is quiet. Complete reports from
metropolitan and outlying districts in.
1 dicate that there was no disorder
throughout the night or early morning.
| The quietness of the night is ascribed
| to heavy rain which scattered the
crowds, although the presence Of mill
tary guards is having beneficial eff
feet. The government has suspended.
| total of five newspapers, and 1t Is
expected that publication of others
| will be prevented.
| "lt IL predicted that trouble will oc-
cur tonight providing the weather is
favorable, although many believe that
the most serious part of the disturb
ance is over unless an accidental clash
with the military resulting In blood
shed occurs. The government has not
indicated its intention regarding the
summoning of II special session Of the
diet, but 1t is believed that n call will
soon be issued. Government officials
and the better class of Japanese citi-
zens are expressing keen regret over
the attacks OH Christian churches.
Preparations are progressing to
present claims to the government for
the foreign church property which has
been destroyed. The members of the
Hartman party have gone to Mike.
having cancelled the local programme.
for their entertainment.
"T'he church property destroyed or
damaged on Wednesday night and ear
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
Board Proceeding $,

State of Iowa, Delaware County.-ss.
Belt remembered that on this, the 4th day OF
September, 1905. the Board Of Supervisors OF
said county met Ia regular SESSION. Present. W.
b. Robinson, j. j. kirkwood, F. M. Burbridge,
members. and X. b. Davis. Auditor.
Resolved. That the following taxes be levied
the year 1905, for school purposes, as certified
by the several school district secretaries on the
tax 1ble properly of the several distr ct town
ships, independent districts and snb-dlstricts In
Delaware county, as follows:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
BERT B. BAXTER.
Furniture and Undertaking,
Manchester, Iowa.

Denver, Sept. 9.-Corporal James
Tanner was elected commandment.
chief of the Grand Army OF the Re.
public by the national encampment
Colonel George w. Cook. of Denver
was elected senior vice commander-in.
chief. Minneapolis was chosen MS the
g. A. II. national encampment city In
1Q0H
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
Not So Attentive Vow.

rs Tim SINNERS still paying atten-
tion to Mandy Tompkins?" asked the
man who had been away from home
for some time
No" answered Farmer Corntossei.
"TAey don't neitlic: of 'cm pay any
'tentlon to the other. They're mar
Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Resolved, That the Auditor be authorized
to issue warrant on the County Fund In
favor @, Of aennesssy q fo or the aum Of one
meDt in full OF salary for the year 1901, and
jill bill passed on at Apr!! session, 1905.
RESOLVED that he. s CSC Potts BE- aOpont te
for u term OF three years from Sept LIST. 1905
Resignation OF Geo Conn. erfofd as mem
Der of 50 diers' Relief Com mis- sion Is accepted
Resolved that the tax OF the follt wing
namod persons be remitted for the year 1865.
they being unable, Q contribute 10 the public
Petition Of Ii. Pilgrim for refundins IS
poll t;x for the year l9o4. Granted.
August ant. 1905. Approved.
Auditors report of warrants issued and not
heretofore published since June 5th, 1905,
Approved.
Recorders report CT fees for quarter end
Ing June Both 1905: Approved.
Olerk,s report for quarter ending slst Au-
Resolved that the auditor be and hereby is
allowed ut this session.
On motion board adjourned at noon till
Thursday. Sept. 9TH, 1906.
Thursday, Sept. 9Th. 1895 Board mot rs per
adjournment;. All members present and r.
Class 7.oounty Officers.
Ivy. b; Robinson, session and committe $sa 20
3 j. j. Kirkwoo1 10J 10
3. r.. Nj. Bur bridge, =" 80 20
Petition OF ]. j. Schacherer ct al. Granted
Petition of Hugh Clemans ct al Granted.
Petite n of Hugh Clemans ct al. Granted.
Minutes of above meeting read ami ap
On motion board adjourned to Sept 3O:h,
1876,
STATEMENT
Showing the mileage, assessment per mile, and
aggregate assessment of the property of the sew
era Express Companies doing business in the
county of Delaware, state of Iowa, on January LIST
last, as fixed by the Executive Council of Iowa,
OIL the eth day of July, 1905, under the provisions
of Chapter lbi. Acts of the 9th General Assembly
of Iowa:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

!. Invaluable.

SIN what way could you be Of any
.use,t an employment bureau?. said
.the proprietor. y.
Simplest thing in the world" re
l.liel the shlftless, looking applicant.
,...You are. always iii need Of men to
flll positions. and Pm always out Of n
itih."-Dptroit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
Terrible Powder Explosion.

Connelsville, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE scene
of complete devastation in the vicln.
ity of the site of the Rand Powder
works, which were destroyed by an ex.
plosion Saturday. beggars description.
Men are at work blowing over and
digging in the debris in the hope of
finding more bodies, but only an arm.
shoulder. foot or portion of chnrred
bone can be found now and then. and
1t is likely that the bodies of the six
missing will never be identified. The.
dead bodies now recognized number
twelve, while there are six unidenti-
fled, and adding little child who
was killed by n wagon the death list
numbers nineteen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Resolved that there be transferred from
til. Poor FUND TO The Poor House and Farm
Fund The sum of Five Hundred dollars.
Resolved that tn Auditor bs and hereby is
au' hnriztd 10 issue u HarrAnt on the unIy
Fund for The sum of iss.03 eighty-eight del.
lars N fayos OF II. J. Henoersoa npon condi-
tion that II J Her derson Ign and deli. or a
consent petition for road on the east sid,
II II re a S,c3l, 1wps7, Kt.
Petition OF Join Ham and others. Oontin-
ued
On molten Board adjourned till Sept. 5th.
1905
Tuesday, September 5th. 1905.
Board met rs ser adj ;urnment. All mem
cry present and Il. Is. Davis, auditor, Pro-
coed 10 consider claims.
Glass 1-Printing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Fifty cents poll tax on each poll as returned by
the assessor, and nifty cents tax on each male
dog and Two dollars oil each female dog. as re.
TURNED by the assessor.
For township road fund . n tax to be levied In
tile folio wing nalned taxing precincts:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

n.sus permanently .sns case1 no inaerrsze,
III sends ie incufa BILE nome without taking
.efrom them. This Is why he continues III
lists year aftef ;; = whils other doctors hay.
IS an eminen.T successful specialist In 81
ronis diseases, proven by the laany cure
III Of all other physicians. His hospital az
rience and extensive pr 'Ico have made hin
prnflcient that he can name and locat, q uls
SO In few minutes.
Treats az -ablo erses Ct Catarrh.. Nose
hroat and Lang a sssases Eye md la5
IN, Paralysis. Neural Nervous and Hear
seases. Blood sAIn ,ases, Epilepsy
ago; diseases II theBlaader anu femals Or ans
iWior and Tobacco habit, Stammerins cured
"a sure methods to prevent its recurrence given
A never failing remedy r Big Neck.
sILES, FISTULA.. an. RUPTURE grayan,
and cured without detention from business
i,ecial attention given to nll Surgical
asses, and all diseases Of the Ey., Ear,
S4se and Throat.
(slaases fitted and guaranteed. Granulated
ids. cataract. Gross Eyes Strengthened without
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
DISORDER PASSES THE CRISIS
Baku Situation Is Still Serious. How
eYer-RiOters Only COwed.

Baku Situation Is Still Serious. How
eSer-Rioters Only Cowed.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 9.-The upris-
Ing in the Baku district, according to
the latest dispatches, has apparently
passed the crisis, though the situation
is still serious and order is far from
having been restored. In the oil dis.
.-trict, and even in the city of Baku.
the belligerent factions are taking ev-
cry opportunity to commit murder and
to apply the torch. Troops are steadi-
" arriving insthe district, the number
of reinforcements to reach there up to
noon yesterday being G,OO0 and others
are,on the way.
The CONFEDERATION in the pumping
establishments and reservoirs Mt Bn-
lakhan, Romani, SabuntO and Bible
bat has not burned itself out. but In
cendiarism apparently has not made
Roadway. in the refinery district of
BLACK Town., Representatives of
the oil companies are rs vet ignorant
Regarding what property las been
bMned and what has been saved. The
newspaper estimates place the loss ut
between s$50:00a,O0O and $75OOO,00O,
but their bases of calculation are open
to question. The larger establishments
are financially able to stand the blow,
been hard hit
= Minister of Finance Kokovsoff con
templates the Issuance Immediately of
Ean.ptder postponing tie payment OF
the maturing obligations of the oil
companies and also endeavoring to eff
feet AN arrangement for. the extension
Of the credit.of private banks and the
annulmept Of the penalty clauses for
hoh.delivery. in contracts.
st Petersburg Sept. 8. - The first
aud principal cause of the disorders
1T BaEu is the Moslem hatred Of the
Armenians. This feeling is of long
|. standing and is never absent.
T.. End of War at Last.
London, Sept. H:-A dispatch. from
|;t;olzyadali. Manclluria. dated. Sept 8
SAYS: AT. O'CLOCK this. afternoon a
Japanese, commission Learing Il white
flag and escorted by fifty soldiers ar
rived at post near the railway, and
lilahded: to the Russian officers who
weiit 'to'niGet him II letter. from Field
Marshal Oyamd: to General Linevitch
cDng1atulating him onathe conclusion
Of. peaces and begging him to appoint
Russian pleniPotentiaries to arrange
an .aInistica Field. Marshal Oyama
appointed GENERAL TuKushima as pleni
potehtfhfy for Ills side, the letter an
| 'ttnpnGed!!a dndsht Suggested Ghakhedzt
I rs the .maetihg 'prace.-l ..1'l'a
'-.tgs inVaiuable.
/ ..In whit way. could Won be of any
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
d. WIht salA.il'gr.

:. The Regular and Reliable rhi-
cage Specialist, who has visited
Manchester, every month since
1901, will be at the Clarence
House.
Monday. September Is,
Zone day only) and return once
every % days. Office hours9 a
N. to $50 p. m.
Independence, Gedney Hotel, Tuesday
S.pte$abef 10.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Hezekiah Butterworth Dead.
Warren. r. l., Sept. G.-Hezekiah
Butterworth, author and historian, Ia
dead here. Death was due to diabetes.
He was IS years of age.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

said townships, CITY, towns Independent districts,
subdistrcts and lesser taxing districts foraesess
ment purposes.
W. b. ROBIN SON, DAVIS,
Chairman. Auditor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

NOT board of health fund. a tax to be levied In
the following named taxing precinct: ...I
Delaware township. O5
For cemetery fund. a tax to be levied lii the
following names taking precnc.:
North Fork township OF
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

by the state executive council, be declared to be
as follows:
Wells, Fargo \ Co.. Express, Chicago Great
Western Railway.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

And it is further ordered by the Board of Super
visors that the length of the main track OF the
railroads lying in each township, city, town, indie
pendent district, snbdistrct and lesser taxing dis
trict, as shown by the foregoing schedule, be de.
clared the true length of said railroads, situated in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

The police report one rioter l:sl'ed,
one badly wounded and sixty ulrvs,-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

hereby certify that the foregoing statement is
correct, AS shown by the records of the executive
council OH file in this office.
In testimony whereof, ! have caused this certitl-
cate to he issued this 9Th day of July, 1905.
A. II. DAWSON,
Secretary Executive Council.
And 1t is further found by the Board of Super
visors that the main track of the Chicago Great
Western is situated in the several townships and
Lesser taxing districts IS follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
FREDDY" GRIFFITH AND
ERIC JOHNSON COMING
Will Officiate at Rock IsIand-Moline
Game Saturday--Griffith Former
Star at University.

Eric Johnson and "Reddy" Griffith,
both of the university of Iowa, have
been selected TO act as the officials of
the Rock Islard-Moline high school
game at the Island City park Saturday
Eric Johnson was formerly a student
at Augustana. and Griffith is a former
star quarterback of the university
They acted as the officials of the Dav-
enpOrt-Moiine game in Davenport two
weeks ago. and have high regulations
in football circles. The minor officials
for the game have not been selected
yet. They will be Rock Island and
Moline men. probably either students
or instructors in one or the other of
the schools
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
GAME WARDeNS CHASING
HENRY COUNTY HUNTERS
Several at Kewanee to Stop Violation
of Law-One Arrest
Made.

Came wardcns of this part of the
state, including T. p. Latin. OF Rock
Island county, are massCd ar kewanee
whore complaints of farmers Of Illegal
shooting have been brought to the at
tCntion OF the authorities Capt. a. d.
Barber. of Hamilton. who has charge
of the u counties in this corner of IL
Enois. is in kewanee to personally
look after the prosecuting Of offenders.
One arrest. that of Steven l. &c, q Slav.
charged with hunting without a IL
cense. has been made, and a fine of
s25 and costs imposed. Other arrests
are expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
IN THE SUBURBS.
FOSTER.

Foster Nov. 1G.-MiSs :. l.. Jamie.
son. of Rock Island, who has been
teaching the Foster school. closed her
fall term Friday. Nov. 10. She vii.
return in two weeks to- take up her
duties as teacher of the winter term.
The pupils rendered an interesting pro
gram Friday afternoon.
Rev. J. r. Spiller delivered an in
terestinG sermon at the Foster BaptiSC
church Sunday.
J. b. Eversmeycr of Muscatine.
spent Friday evening at the home of
Dan Klest.
Rev. Carwell. pastor of the German
NJ. E. church. is conducting a series OF
revival meetings at the church at
Wrayville. Sunday evening he adj
dressed the people in the English Ian
guage.
Mrs. F. p. Gillett and daughter Nola
drove 10 the home of Mrs Ira Boney
in Buffalo Prairie Friday evening. Mrs
Gillett returned Saturday. NOla viii
remain for an indefinite time.
Miss Bessie Gillett spent Sunday III
Muscatine with Miss Mae Bowser.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. a. Kleist and fam
lily and Miss Louise Drury called at the
home of Ed kranz N the burg Sunday.
The Misses Lena and Sophia Freyer-
iuu,h. of Muscatine. attended Sunday
school and preaching service at the
Foster Baptist church Sunday morn
Ing. after which they accompanied
Mrs I. Watson To her home. Mrs. Ed
Reynolds and son Ralph and Miss Jo-
anna Reynolds spent the afternoon at
the home of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. Watson.
Mrs. Ira BOney. of Buffa.o Prairie.
spent Monday at the home of her par
en;s. Mr.. and Mrs. F. p Gillett.
DR.. p. {. Ohaver. accompanied by
!. II. Bendle. IF Muscatine. drove to
Bennett. Iowa. Monday Oh business
The Dolan Bros. are nicely located
n the new home which they purchased
of William Reynolds Charles Rey-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16
ANOALUSIA,

Andalusia. Nov. 1G.-Louis Stroh-
meier shipped blanks to Muscatine Fri
day.
Gus Strohmeisr Of Sac City. Iowa.
was recent visitor with relatives.
Mrs Louis Hartman of Rock Island
visited last week with relatives.
Ward Baker and family of Edgington
were visiting relatives Sunday.
Miss Josephine Strohmeier of Rock
Island was home over Sunday.
Mrs. John Parks of Reynolds was
visiting with her mother, Mrs Joseph
Davis.
The society dinner at Mrs. Charles
Wenks' was well attended and Melted
the ladies 1910
J. D. Walton of Carbon Cliff spent
Sunday with his daughter Mrs. Louis
Strohmeier.
Mrs. George Herbert and children Of
Reynolds arrived Sunday to visit with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16

Mrs. Herbert's mother, Mrs. G.. Il.
Spickler. the next two weeks.
Mrs. Titterington of Rock Island is
visiting with her daughter, Mrs. r. +.
Cole
The ladies of the Baptist society will
furnish lunch a Kruse Bros. sale We'd
nesday, Nov -.
Mrs. T. b. Roberts returned home
after weeks visit with her parents in
Gilman, Iowa
J. B. Burgoyne and wife went to
Rock Island Sun DAY to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Huntleys baby
has been quite i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs Brown Of Rock Island
were in the village one day last week
Mr. Kuneman and wife of southwest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16

of Edgington, have moved into the
Brusso house opposite the Baptist
church.
Miss Edith Stropes of Rock Island
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs J. NJ. Stropes.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis Simpson and lit
tie son of Edgington were visiting Mr..
and Mrs y +. Phillips
Several of the young people attend
ed the lecture at Academy hall in Edg-
!ngton Saturday night.
Where are you sick? Headache, foul
breath, coated tongue, no appetite, lack
energy, pain in your stomach. constipa-
ton? HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
will make you well and keep you well.
T. II. Thomas. Pharmacist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-16

noids, who occupied the farm the pas
year, moved To near Edgington.