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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Death Kalher Than Trial,

New York, Oct. 13.-Armitage
Mathews, secretary of the county Re-
publican committee, committed suicide
by jumping from window. Mathews
was under Indictment charged with
looting an estate of which lie had
charge. A change Of venue had been
denied in Mathews case and he was
to have been placed on trial at once.
The charge against Mathews grew out
Of the wrecking of the Federal bank
and the plundering of the Welssel es-
tate by David Rotlsclild, president Of
the bank,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Five Swept Overheard.

New York. Oct. 16.--Five lives are
known to have been lost and more
than thirty persons injured, some of
them seriously. on the Cunard Line
steamer Campania last Wednesday,
when gigantic wave rolled over the
steamer and swept across a deck thick
with steerage passengers. So sudden
was the coming of the disaster and so
and followed 1t that even the officers
of the steamer themselves We're un-
able upon the vessels arrival here to
estimate the full extent of the tragedy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Lewis and Clark Fair Closes

Portland, Ore, Oct 1G.-When the
gates of the Lewis and Clark EXPOSE
ton closed at n. m. yesterday, to-
tai attendance of $1,000 for the day
had been registered, making the grand
total for the entire fair period 1885,
500. The remarkable thing about this
fair is that the stockholders will get
Il dividend of 30 to 40 per cent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18

Pittsburg, Oct. ADMINISTRATION
into the recent Adams Express rob.
berry, when G.. Il. Cunliffe. money
clerk, disappeared with SOL. 900,
brought to light the fact that this
clerk, though handling perhaps n
million dollars yearly, was paid but
$55 per month In salary and was I'M
der only $1,000 bonds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
HorribIe Crime oru Girl.

Des Moines. H., Oct. 1G.-Scarccly
an hour after the birth of her child
Miss Matte Teager, of this city, cut
the throat of her baby and thrust the
body into the bottom of her Trunk
She broke down and confessed the
crime to the doctor who was sum-
lnoned to attend her.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Death of "Buck" MCCARTHY.

Chicago, Oct. 14.-James j. Nc
Carthy, who was for years alderman
of the Twenty-Nintb ward, and who,
as Buck" Mccarthy. ruled stockyards
politics, is dead at his home, 44O4
Emerald avenue. Because of his size
and his aggressive methods. Mccarthy
was one of the most picturesque fig
ures in local politics. He knew not
what fear was and often won vic
tories at the primaries and political
lneatlnos Inv shaar force
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Bomb Thrower in Warsaw.

Warsaw, Russian Poland, Oct. TO-
a bomb was thrown at the villa Of
an English manufactures. The cook
and gardener We're killed and the
house was damaged. The bomb throw
ers fed. pursued by police. When
close pressed the fugitivcs shot and
killed three policemen and then es-
cnuud
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
win piscontinu.. service.

Dos Molnes. Ia. Oct. l2.-Upon or
8ders from Chicago headquarters the
entire interurban service of the Rock
Island road in Iowa will be .liscon-
thued. A case is now pending before
the Iowa railroad commission in which
the electric intcrurbans are seeking to
prevent the RooS Island from making
low rates on their interurbans. The
service from Dies Moines to Winterset
Iudianola and ColfaX and from Cedar
Rapids to Iowa City will be discon-
timued.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Grand Duke Cyril Degraded.

st. Petersburg. Oct. 1G.-The Official
Messenger publishes an imperial ukase
dated Oct. IL Diminishing Grand Duke
Cyril from the service because of his
recent marriage to the Princess Vic.
torin. the divorced wife of the grand
duke of Hesse. The uliase also de-
privcs the grand duke of his decora-
lions and other hOnors,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Burlingtou,s New line Elm Iowa.

Sioux iCty, Ia, Oct. lG.-The Jour
nal says: Til cline from Sioux City to
Ashland which is to connect the Great
Northern and Burlington railrond sys-
ten at Sioux iCty will be operated by
the burlington. This means the formal
entrance of the Chicago. Burlington
and Quincy Railroad company into
Sioux City
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
JUDGE BAKER Is ACCUSED
Indiana Jurist the Subject of Charges
Made by the Civil Service
Commission.

Washington, Oct. -. - The charge
Of soliciting and accepting campaign
contributions in the campaign of 1902
made against United States Circuit
Judge Baker, of Indiana, by the civil
service commission has been referred
10 the department of justice by the
commission. In connection with the
reference the commission gave out an
official statement of the case, In which
T. was said tile statute of Limitation
is the only defense which can be op-
posed to the charge
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Arbor-vandervil o, Michigan IS; at
Chicago -Beloit ., Northwestern ID.


Omaha, Neb., Oct. 12.-The most
extraordinary scene ever witnessed in
the Omaha council chamber occurred
when Mayor Moores stationed n Gordon
,of policemen at the doors Of: the room
and prevented three members of the
city council leaving the chamber, thus
keeping intact quorum, which the
majority used TO pass an ordinance,
entering into n contract with the
Omalm Gas company for furnishing
Illuminating gas to the city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Deatl, of a Prominent Jurist.

Philadelphia, Oct. 13.-Former Chief
Justice Edward NJ. Pnxson. of til,
Pennsylvania supreme court, is dead
Mt his home in Bycot, Pa. Death was
due to complication of diseases. He
was 81 yeu.S of age.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
STRENUOUS YOUNG WOMAN
Catches a student Purloining Plate
of Pancakes She Had Set Aside
for Herself,

4 Sioux City, Ia, Oct. 13.-Miss Elsie
Stevens. a student at Morningside col
lege who is working her way through
college by waiting on table in the col
lcge dining hall, startled the faculty
md students assembled Mt breakfast by
smashing Il plate over the head of Ar
thur Tnmbleson. n fellow student. Tum-
sblcson went down and out and now
has his head done up in bandages.
rumbleson playfully purloined u
plate of pancakes while the fair wait
ress set aside for herself. Miss Stevens
happened to he standing near Tum-
.bleson and caught him in the act. She
brought the platter down on the young
mans head with Il whack tllat1brought
every one present to attention.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Would Divorce a Non-Bathcr,

AIaishalltown. Ia, Oct. 13.-Because,
as the plaintiff alleges, her husband
has not bathel for twenty-five years,
and liags of the fact. Mrs. Phoebe
Naninalm, wife of a farmer, has filed II
petition for divorce. She asks the GUS
toby of seven minor Children and $1,000
nlimony. or onc-tlilrd Of the defendants
urOnprtv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
SIR HENRY IRVING DEAD
Passes Away suddenly While Engaged
in Tour of the British
Provinces

London, Oct. 14.-Sir Henry Irving
died suddenly at Bradford last night.
The death of the distinguished actor
was totally unexpected. He was en-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18

st. Petersburg, Oct. 16.-The ratif-
cation of the treaty of peace is formal
ly announced this morning in the OFF,
cial Messenger, which says that its
operation began yesterday. The text
of the treaty is not given.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Emperor and Mikado Affix Their
Signatures to the Treaty
of Portsmouth.
GEAR DOES A GRACEFUL DEE
President Roosevelt the First to Hear
Of the Imperial Signature.
omcial Declaration of the Ratiaca.
ton Is Made at st. Petersburg
Japs Prepare to Evac.
uate Manchuria.

Toxic, Oct. 10. - The peace treaty
with Russia went into effect today.
The text of the treaty was published
this afternoon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18

EaDl Spencer Stricken.

London, Oct. 13.-Earl Spencer was
stricken with paralysis while at his
shooting hox mt Faxenllam. Norfolk.
He was still unconscious us this dis.
patch was filed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
May Lose E.,.ca,sea,ent TO Pose.

May Lose Enlargement ia Pose.
Des Monies. la. Co. 12.-Public
sentiment is SO strong here over the
secret marriage of Miss Jessica Pen,
The poster girl. to Ralph w. Evans,
who divorced his wife for her. that it
is possible the state executive council
will have to cancel its engagement
with Miss Pen to pose for one of the
leading pictures in the new decora-
tions of the capitol now in progress.
aLEAGuE MEN ARE CHANpY0NA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
Condition Of Speaker Henderson.

Condition Of Speaker Henderson.
Dubuque, Ia, Oct. 1G.-Speaker Hen
derson is reported much better. His
physicians said that he is in better
condition than any time during the
last two weeks. Henderson's mind is
virtually blank and he talks incoher-
emily. His wife has written n let
ter to friend in Cedar Falls in which
she states that her husband cannot
possibly live more than the month.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18

Sentenced for Fraudulent Banking
Sioux City, Ia, Oct. 14.-W. e..
Brown. president of the failed First
National bank, of Storm Lake, Ia, has
been sentenced TO five years in prison
for fraudulent banking.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18

les Moines. Ia. Oct. 1G.-Secretary
Shaw will not accept New York
trist company offer. He has so tele-
grnplicd to The Daily Capital.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18

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Paris, Oct. 1G.-The following off,
cial statement was issued here on
Saturday evening: His majesty the
emperor of Russia today signed the
treaty of peace between Russia and
Japan. He has charged the ambassa-
dor of Russia in Paris to communi-
cate this fact to the knowledge Of the
French government and to request it
to inform the Japanese government"
Premier Rouvier, acting on behalf of
the Russian government, cabled
Nj. Harmand, the French minister at
Toxic. to inform the Japanese govern
ment that the emperor of Russia had
signed the peace treaty, thus complet-
ing Russia's part in the conclusion of
peace between that country and ia
pan.
Uncle Sam Notifies the Gar.
Washington, Oct. 1G-Afinister Ta-
kahira called at the state department
Saturday with n message stating that
the emperor of Japan had signed the
tiSitS. "a CtDlcSFull WIS SeIlt "
Spencer. Eddy, in charge of the United
States embassy Mt st. Petersburg. who
| was instructed to inform the Russian
foreign office that the emperor of ia
pan had performed his part in the con-
clusion of the treaty of peace.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 1G. Spencer
Eddy, the United States charge DAT
flares, ut 3 II. III. yesterday officially
Informed the foreign office that the en-
reror of Japan ratified the Russo-Jap-
nese peace treaty Saturday. The
French minister at Toxic at the same
hour Informed the japanese govern
ment that Emperor Nicholas had
signed the treaty.
Japanese Evacuation Begins.
Toxic, Oct. 1G.-It is believed that
the government has sent an order to
Manchurian headquarters to commence
the evacuation of Japanese troops Oct.
~. 1t is expected that Japan will ef-
feet complete withdrawal of her
troops in six months.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18

MIXED Them to Good Advantage.
les Moines. Ia, Oct. 1G. c. w.
Gait who MIXED COWS OH the Ames
college campus to pay his way through
school and who recently died in New
York millionaire, left $lT5,OOO to the
IpIlnra
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18
D. VSI,t sa.IAairgr.

The Regular and Reliable rhi-
cago Specialist, who has v1sitea
Manchester, every month since
1901, will be at the Clarence
House.
Monday. November 10,
Zone day only) and return once
every % days. Office hou's 0 a
IN. to $50 p. m.
independence, Gedney Hotel, Tuesday
November IA.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-10-18

Economy Is in itself source Of great
reyenue.-Seneca.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-19
.NTFoRNIA'F7G SYRUP Q

lie today. They are the most dare
devil riders in the world. accomplish
ing more seemingly impossible feats
in a fi~fteen-foot circle than any riders
in the world riding pursuit races: the
famous zigzag; the chain ride; pass
ing under and over each other at a
breakneck speed: the vice versa; rid
ing in opposite directions; riding on
each others shoulders and numerous
other tricks, concluding with a mile
a-minute ride for life on a motor cycle,
the most sensational and wonderful
feat eve accomplished on a cycle
whirl, the act lasting twenty min.
utes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-19

The musical and p~yrotechnical
features, the city illuminations and
decorations, the balls. street carri-
walls and theatrical entertainments will
all be excellent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-19
COMPETENT JUDGES.

Beauty Doctors Endorse Herpicide.
Women who make a business Of beau
tifying other women come pretty near
knowing what will bring about the best
results. Here are letters from two, con-
corning Herpicide:
II can recommend Newbro's "Herpi-
eide" as it stopped my hair from falling
out; and. as a dressing 1t has no super
Tor.
"~(Signed.) Bertha A. Trullinger,
Complexion Specialist,
'.291la Morrison St., Portland, Ore"
AFTER using one bottle Of "Herpicide.
my hair has stopped falling out, and my
scalp is entirely free from dandruff.
"(Signed.) Grace Dodge,
Beauty Doctor,
'196 Sixth St. Portland. Ore"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. In
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit, Mich.
ED. G. MURPHY,
Special Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-19

Mexico fair, Sept. 26-29, promise the
most delightful weather of the Las
Vegas year.
The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge will
hold an interesting convention here.
The local members are planning a
great banquet as one feature.
The musical and pyrotechnical
features, the city illuminations and
decorations, the balls. street carri-
walls and theatrical entertainments will
all be excellent.
The Good Roads convention will
hold its sessions during the fair, be-
ginning September 26. Some of the
best known good roads advocates in
the nation will be here.
The territorial firemen will be
strongly represented at their annual
gathering, and they will have a pro-
gram of sports that will be, In the
highest degree, interesting. Hand
some prizes r offered.
More than a hundred citizens have
alre ady made entries for the floral
and Industrial parade and others are
coming in. This will be n Of the
most brilliant events of the fair.
There Is nothing quite SO funny as
the bucking bulls that will be shown
at the fair. The cowboy who can
ride the outlaws can make all kinds
Of money. The vents of the bronco
busting contest will also be of the
most exciting kind.
Las Vegas will entertain, without
any fancy prices or hold-up, every
one of the fair visitors In the finest
kind of style. A bureau of inforna-
ton viii be established at the depot
and visitors will at once be directed to
what over sort of lodgings they de-
sire at a price given them before
hand.
The free features of the fair will
be we'll worth coming from a distance
to see. Every day the Indians will
dance in front of the grand stand and
on the streets of the city every even
ing will be many interesting carnival
features. The firemen's sports and
the pyrotechnic and Illuminated par
ade features will be spectacular and
brilliant. Among the most notable Of
the free shows will be the thrilling
Tinkham attractions. Their circle
whirl is the most sensational, daring
and death defying act before the pub
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-19
FEATURES OF THE FAIR.

$500
The Santa Fe Baptist association
holds its sessions here during the
fair.
The officers of the National guard,
also. meet in convention during gala
week.
The events for the ace meet are
filling with the BEST horses in the
west.
The base ball tournament will
bring to the city a number of the
fastest teams in the west.
The sun dance and other dances to
be given by a hundred San Juan In
dams will be a magnificent attraction.
These Indians created a furOre at the
st. Louis fair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-19

The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge will
hold an interesting convention here.
The local members are planning a
great banquet as one feature.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-19

Mexico fair. Sept. 26-29, promise the
most delightful weather of the Las
Vegas year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-19

The dates of the Northern New
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05


DPODN4d all of the mighty
Rg seemed glad of an opportunity
ftend the glad hand of welcome
lose who had come before them to
4 as solemn an oath as ever was
by mortal man.
4 6mptly al 1 o'clock, the array
q ntinguished citizens OF Michigan
4 into the area surrounding the
akers desk ana took their seats
IX-goveruor John Il. Rich, acting
hirman Of the occasion, called
huse to order and when quiet
been secured called upon Rev.
nfh of the NJ Z church 10 lead in
yer. The reverend gentleman
Iann pon Almighty God fer His
upon the United States and
ials; for all Of the other sister
and especially for the large
blage present and those who
there to assume the RESPONSE
$ Of Office. His prayer was 9
iful one and included in its re.
10 the richest blessings on high
a.. both at home and abroad.
ID. Rich than arose and in a few
chosen remarks spoke Of the
al Ion which had brought them to
h<r and said that there was neet
nat care in the matter of hand
tfhe affairs of the state and lait
FL stress upon the responsibilit.
Id the recent election had PLACED
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05
AM USE NJ ENTS.

Theatre goers will find something
entirely new and fresh in the splendid
offering at the Belding Opera House,
Jan. 10, 1905, next Tuesday night when
"An Orphans Prayer" the newest,
and by many critics said to be the
greatest New England play yet writ
ten, will be seen here for the first
time, and once more jolly Halcyon
Bisnette will bring her delightful
personality and rare humor to local
stage. Her supporting company is
one of the strongest sent out from
New York this season and the special
scenery used in the production repre-
sents kings ransom In the open
ing act, which is laid on the farm,
"Way Down East" the realism OF
the scene is heightened by the intro
duction of sheep, goats, chickens,
etc. The production is one of the
heaviest on the road and everywhere
it has been seen the unanimous yer.
dict has been one of the warmest ap.
proval. Seats now on sale at the
Hotel Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05
Hurled in Riverside Cemetery.

The remains of Charles p. Locke
were brought here tor interment in
Riverside cemetery Friday, after the
funeral service which, was held at his
late home in Ionia, where it was
largely attended by relatives and
sympathizing friends, members of the
bar of which he was an honored men,
Der, to the number of "a attended in a
body. The service was conducted by
Chaplain Mendenhall according to the
Episcopal ritual. The funeral party
were met at the station here by many
friends of the deceased and brother
knights of Pythias and escorted to
the cemetery. The casket was con-
pletely covered with floral tributes,
testimonials of the esteem and respect
in which he was held.
The deceased carried insurance or
ais life in the amount of $4,000. Mrs
Locke is making arrangements tC
move TO Port Huron where her par
ents reside, home having been pro
yided for her near them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05
A FAMILY REUNION.
Demorest Family met at the Home of
NJ. j. Demorest on Saturday
Last For That Purpase.

For many years past il has been a
pleasant custom Of the Demorest fam
lily to meet once year and enjoy to
gether a genuine family reunion. the
place of meeting being determined
from time TO time according to the
year in which it occurred. This year
il fell TO the lot of Mr.. and Mrs. M. j.
Demorest to do the entertaing, and
the annual gathering was held at
their home in the flats on Saturday
last with about thirty of the various
scions of the family in attendance.
A bounteous dinner was spread be-
fore the guests and all did ample JUS
tice to the spread, after which social
hours were passed together in which
many hallowed memories of bygone
days were recalled. Several out of
town guests were present, among
them being A. w. Demorest and
daughter Lillian of Lansing, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Williams, Mrs, Adaline
Saterlee and NJ A. and Maude Safer
lee of Greenville, Frank Bowman and
family of Oakfeld and Clint Green
and family and Mrs. Henry Green of
Grattan.
Such gatherings as these are bright
oases in the desert of life and bring
Joy as we'll as sorrows to mind. Joys
by the happy reunion of family ties
and sorrow as they recall one by one
those who in other days were present
to meet with them and whose faces
and hand clasp they now miss.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05
JOINED THE EAGLES
\ Number of Belding Men Took on
Ptnions of National Bird at Ionia
Friday Evening.

Last Friday evening a number of
our citizens were noticed vending
their way toward the train that left
for Ionia, all of them seemingly very
anxious to reach the depot before the
train was due TO be sure to be on hand
when the train left.
A little inquiry into the matter re-
vealed the fact that big fraternal
order known as thes Eagles" was to
he instituted in that city that even-
ing and the aforesaid men we're dele
gates for initiation into the secret
workings of the order. All of the con-
tingent returned the next morning, a
little the worse for wear but well
pleased with the treatment which had
been accorded them by the Ionia
brethern.