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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-25

of that section, who related to hin
that every few months shocks wer,
felt, causing the furniture TO NOV,
and the dishes to rattle.
From geological records NJ
earthquake occurring in Americs
has been as violent as that at Reel
foot Lake. The one at Charleston
August 81, 1857, is said by DR.
Glenn to have been much less vio
lent. The recent San Francisco
earthquake was less severe thar
even many occurring in that State
not far back, the last half century
having witnessed much earthquake
activity in that State. The last VIC
lent shocks were felt in 1868, when
there was a continuity of them,
hardly a month of the year not
having from one to three. The
focus of the worst of these was in
the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
That the recent San Francisco
quake was not as severe as these
may be explained, in view of the
far reaching destruction wrought,
by the fact that its central point
being great city and the fire fol-
lowing the earthquake, which was
responsible for the major part of
the ruin.
In view of the continuance of
the shocks in the vicinity of Reel
foot Lake, DR.. eileen made appli-
cation to the Carnegie Institute at
Washington to establish an earth
quake station there and secure
data, but that institution has de-
ferred entering on any earthquake
investigation for the present, and
there is no Government organiza-
tion in the country that undertakes
to establish earthquake stations.
So DR.. Glenn has relinquished the
idea of having the station estab-
lished in the immediate present un-
less some in dividual interested
in the study would follow the ex-
ample of those who endowed large
observatories and experiment sta
tions elsewhere for the further
ance of science.
1t was stated by DR.. Glenn that
during magnetic work, carried on
in Washington by the Govern
ment, it was found that there was
a close connection between mag
netic distur Dances and earthquake |
shocks, an d having started pri-
marily to study the magnetism of
the earth, they found it necessary
TO study earthquake shocks. The
instruments, he said, had
been recording disturbances for
several years, and the scientists
we're unable to distinguish tn G
,ause, but DR.. Glenn has called to
heir attention the fact that the
shocks felt at Reelfoot, which they
lave accepted as the cause, being
convinced upon seeing the mag
letic instruments Of the Govern
nent, located in Kansas, recorded
he disturbances several minutes
prior to those at Washington. In
discussing it with DR.. Bauer, men,
,er of the Coast Survey in charge
# the magnetic work, pr. Glenn
aid be pointed out to him the facts
s given. DR.. Bauer did not even
now of the continued shocks at
seelfoot, and was SO struck with
he idea that he has arranged with
)r. Glenn TO have as full reports
s possible made Of the shocks
occurring there, which would be
tulied with the disturbances on
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-25
SHOCKS STILL FELT AT REEL
FOOT LAKE.
Geological Study of Region Made by
DR.. L. @. Glenn.

Geological research in the regior
of Reelfoot Lake, entered into ex
tenslyely by DR.. l.. q. Glenn, pro
fessor of geology at Vanderbilt
University, with regard to the
earthquake occurring th ere il
1911, inspired in DR.. Glenn be-
lief in the theory that the locality
of that memorable earthquake i:
in volcanic belt, with possibility
of a recurrence of the historic
shock. This belief is based largely
on the factor rather was devel-
oped by it-that the inhabitants OF
that immediate region have felt,
since the orig nal earthquake,
slight tremors of the earth at in
tervals, the shocks long since hav-
ing become a matter of fact to the
residents, but source of some
alarm to strangers visiting there.
Further reliance in the acceptance
of the theory, and that upon which
the scientific belief is based to a
large extent, is placed by DR..
Glenn, as well as other geologists,
in the workings of magnetic in
struments, which are thought to
have pointed without doubt direct
ly to these shocks, felt at and
around Reelfoot Lake, it having
been determined by geologists in
the employ Of the Government
that there exists a close relation
between N agnetic disturbances
and earthquakes.
About three years ago DR.. Glenn
was employed by the National Geo
logical Survey to investigate the
underground water resources of
Southern Illinois, West Kentucky
and West Tennessee and to study
the problems of artesian water in
these sections. In this investiga.
tion it was necessary to make an
examination into all
the natural conditions of the coun.
try, and in so doing DR. Glenn was
struck with wonder in going over
the territory adjacent to Reelfoot
Lake to find noticeable evidences
Of earthquakes there for many
In fact, DIR. Glenn gave
Is his idea that the section had
been n earthquake region for
perhaps thousands of years. This
evidence was found in crevices in
he earth, in rocks and in sliding
II the soil, all OF which, he says,
lad the appearance of being caused
)y occurrences of centuries ago.
The assures in the rocks were said
o be most striking, and we're
hought to show that through hun
lreds of years the ground had
'een slipping.
Going over the country sur
ounding Reelfoot Lake and across
he Mississippi River into the ad-
accent territory, DIR. Glenn found
arge cracks in The earth, many Of
which he could plainly see were
ormed by the earthquake in 1911,
ut, what be regarded as far more
emarkable, were large cracks in
be earth in which were growing
rees of at least century's age.
rom such evidence as this he has
etermined that the section was
haken by violent earthquakes
uring past centuries. Much infor-
nation was CLEANED by Er. Glenn
!, ,uaraa4so.1 ..,.tl. Al ....la.A. /,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-25

The ladies wonder how Mrs. B.
manages to preserve her youthful
looks. The secret is she takes
PRIcKLEY ASH BITTERs; it keeps
the system in perfect order. Allen
Drug Co., Special Agents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-25

Look! Best Patent Flour
at SIS rs, at mill. Strictly
guaranteed or money re-
funded. Dahnke-WaIker
M Milling Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-25

A calculating supporter of Patter-
son furnishes The American with the
following figures:
Ix.A-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-25

Necessary TO choice, 658.
Robertson, % for Washington
Maury's vote Is In question, and is
not included In above table.
TIninstruCtad Cnunfine
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
Praise for Capt. Merry.

The Yazoo City Herald has the
following concerning the recent
work of Capt. j. F. Merry, of this
city;
Of the country-one who has lent all
Of his energies to building up the
south-although a northern man, is
Captain j. f. Merry, who for years
has been in the passenger depart
ment Of the Illinois Central railroad.
Through him thousands ofthe sturdy
sons Of the west have been induced
to.. move south, and are now counted
among our best citizens. Captain
Merry is now devoting all Of his
time and energies to the immigration
department Of the Illinois Central
and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
Railroad companies, and reports
that from June 30, 1905, to June 80,
1906, Ola families from points north
of the Ohio river were located at
points contiguous to the Illinois
Central and Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley railroads in west Tennessee,
Mississippi and Louisiana. This
report does not include the many
families who located at New Orleans,
Jackson, Vicksburg and other large
cities of those states. In addition.
to these, upwards Of 300 Italian
families were located in the same
territory during the same period
nearly all Of whom came through
the port Of New Orleans. His re-
port also shows that during the year
l,0lO,500 circulars and $4,000
pamphlets, concerning til re-
sources and possibilities of the three
southern states mentioned, were
sent out from his office and mailed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12

to inquirers from every state i'll the
union and eleven different foreign
countries. Much of the southern
literature written by Captain Merry
is printed in English, German,
Hungarian and Italian. He has
also just completed manuscript
for an illustrated l25-page pamphlet
concerning "The Yazoo- Mississippi
Valley" which the noted cores
pondent, Mr.. VIM. z. Curtis, de-
clares is the richest valley on this
hemisphere. The captain does not
regard the locating of l 200 families
in one year as a remarkable showing,
but in view of the stringent quaran-
tine regulations during the first
quarter of the year, he is inclined to
think the results are all that could
reasonably have been expected.
Captain Merry expects the hearty
cooperation Of every citizen Of Ten
nessee, Mississippi and Louisiana in
making his report for next year
read 1000 families instead of !, 200.
All who would like to assist the
Illinois Central Railroad company in
bringing the right class of immi-
grants south should write Captain
]. F. Merry at Manchester, Iowa, for
supply of his literature.
Captain Merry is we'll known
throughout this section, and has
visited Yazoo City several times.
The Herald wishes him continued
success in his department +"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
Mrs. W. H. Goodell.

Margaret E. Goodell died at her
home in this city last Saturday after
an illness of several months, aged
fifty-nine years. She was daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Nicholson
former residents of Earlville, both of
whom deceased several years ago.
She was married to w. II. Goodell
at Earlville in the year 1869, and
soon thereafter they came to this
city where she has ever since resid-
ed. Her husband died on Decem-
Der IL. 1896. She is survived by
two children, Mrs. j. w. Lewis and
Mrs. H. j. Schwjetert Of this place.
Mrs. Goodell was true and de-
voted wife and mother, a sincere
christian, kind and obliging friend
and neighbor.
The funeral services were held
yesterday afternoon from the family
residence on Union street. Rev.
Suckow, pastor of the Congregation.
al church, delivered the funeral dis
course. Interment in the Manches-
tea cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
EARLvILLE.

Died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Mosier, at Oneida, on Sunday
afternoon, Sept. 8, 1906, Jacob Mos
or, aged So years. The funeral was
held from the N. E. church north of
,Colesburg Tuesday afternoon. In
terrment in the Bolsinger cemetery
near there. The sympathy of many
friends is extended to the bereaved
family.
Mr.. Creglow and wife and Mrs. J..
B. Gibbs and son George of Farley,
visited friends in town Sunday.
Miss Mamie Rae of Marcus, Iowa,
is visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Miss Mabel Van Anda began her
school south of Manchester Monday.
Mrs. Zimmerman returned Friday
evening from weeks visit in Dav-
export and Dubuque.
John and Edith Volt attended the
Monticello fair last Thursday.
L. G. Redding and wife are en-
joying visit from Geo. Lennon and
wife Of Waverly.
Staehle & Co. are going to give a
free exhibition of what can be done
with a Majestic Range this week.
Come and see. $3.50 worth of ware
with every stove sold this week.
Mrs. George White and Miss Lou
White of Delhi were in town Satur-
day.
Geo. Hunt was the winner of two
first premiums and one second
premium at the Delaware County
Fair last week.
DIR. Rogers and wife returned last
week from visit with the Dr's.
mother and sister in Wisconsin.
The County Fairs and Harvest
Carnivals are about over now and
corn shocking is the order of the
day. Most Of the corn around here
is out of the way of the frost and an
other week of fine weather will put
all of it in that condition.
Mrs. Frank Segar of Almoral is
very sick.
Drop into Staehle's this week and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
Tariff Taxes.

Everybody knows that all tariff
taxes upon goods imported into this
country afford a certain degree Of
protection or advantage to certain
classes in this country.
Everybody knows that hundreds
of millions must be collected by
this government annually at its Gus
tom houses.
Everybody knows, or at least ev-
erybody who has given the subject
any thought, knows that when tariff
taxes are too high they become pro-
hibitive and the government derives
no revenue from such taxes. If the
loss Of revenue was the extent of the
injury caused by such prohibition
there might be less cause for COM
plant. But with foreign competition
cut off the men in control of the
home market form trusts and charge
their home people extortionate prices
for their products And the farm
ers and other people of this country,
who are obliged to sell their surplus
products abroad, are Disseminated
against by foreigners on account Of
our prohibitive tariffs.
Everybody knows, or at least
should know, that a revenue tariff
can and should be so drafted as 10
tighten the burdens of the poor and
promote the interests Of many of the
wealth producers Of this country.
This can be done without just cause
for complaint on the part of anyone.
Everybody who knows anything
about taxation, knows that all taxes
should be levied with due regard
for the burden bearing capacity Of
the persons taxed and the public
benefits received. Upon that princi.
pal all direct taxation is based. The
public takes annually, or at least at
tempts to take, certain part Of
all property to pay necessary public
expenses. If the tax for certain
year amounts to one per cent, the
man with $1,000 has to pay $50
tax, and that may be the extent Of
his tax paying ability. And the
public is only called upon to pro
tect thousand dollars worth o.
property. But the man worth 500
600 is taxed $1,000, and justly SO
because he is able to pay that sum
and because the public has to pa.
for protecting his large property in
terests.
Now why should not tariff taxel
be levied upon some just basis
Should not the necessaries of life b.
placed upon the free list or subject
ed to only a small tax? Should no
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
Delaware County Fair.

Last week witnessed one OF the
most successful fairs held in the
history of the Delawary County Ag-
ricultural Society. The weather
was perfect, and the prosperous
people of the county patronized the
fair as they have seldom done be-
fore. On Thursday all previous at
tendance records were broken by
the tremendous crowd, numbering
6293 that was present. All
previous records for total cash re-
ceipts were exceeded Thursday by
$75, the total receipts for the day
being $l536.45. The total attendance
for the week was 96l7, and the
total receipts $2026.45. A special
train was run over the Milwaukee
for the fair visitors, but the accoma-
dations were entirely inadequate to
meet the demand. Hundreds Of
visitors from neighboring towns were
present.
The ball games provided for the
entertainment of the visitors proved
to be exceptionally good, many peo-
pie who seldom ever take a look-in
at a ball game stood around the
diamond in The hot sun the entire
afternoon and cheered Justify for
their favorites. The games played
were as follows: On Wednesday,
Spring Branch and Manchester. and
Ryan and Masonville played, Man
chester winning by score Of IA,
and Ryan by a score of 1913. On
Thursday, Volga City won from
Central City by score Of 81, and
Dyersville from Greeley by 3-2. On
Friday. the winners of the previous
games crossed bats. Manchester
won from Ryan by score Of 7-6,
and Volga City from Greeley by
.32.
The racing was all that could be
desired. Many horses that we're
raced at no other county fair this
season, were seen on the track. Hor-
SEES that raced at Dubuque the prev
ious week, and are being raced at
Sioux City this week were secured
by Sec. Pentony during the week
they laid over between the big fairs
The stock exhibit was large and
of exceptionally high class, the cat
tie display being the best ever seen
on the grounds. The famous herd
Of Carrothers Bros. was represented
by IL specimens Of pure-bred Here
ford cattle. Five of these cattle came
directly from the state fair where
they won ten prizes, two of these be-
ing frsts and four seconds. The
grand young 2400 lb. four-year-old
bull, Emancipation, proved to be the
center Of attraction for hundreds OF
farmers present. The swine pavil-
lion was taxed to its utmost capacity.
The display at the floral hall was
fully average. A. D. Brown, Hutch.
inson & Atwater, Gildner Bros. and
Jesse Lewis were the principal ex-
hibitors on the first floor. Lewis en-
tertained the throngs with his graph.
aphonic rendition of music from an
assortment of five hundred records
Upstairs, there was the usual col
lection Of needle work, and art. The
display Of burnt goods was especi.
ally noteworthy One Of the most
interesting exhibits was that Of
quilting, the two specimen exhibited
being made by Mrs. Atkinson and
Mrs. Houghton, both over ninety
years Of age.
Sec. Pentony is receiving many
deserved congratulations over the
success Of his efforts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12

Under the new Federal law nat
uralization will cost five dollars in
stead of fifty cents, and the process
of voters will be much more expen-
sive after September 81, when the
law becomes effective. Half of the
five dollar fee goes to the United
States and half remains here. The
new system is very complicated,
three set of duplicate papers being
required, one to remain on file, one
to go to Washington and one to be
given to the new citizen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
Injuries, which are usually purchas-

Injuries, which are usually purchas-
ed by the rich, be taxed to the limit?
Should not raw materials which are
used by manufacturers, be lightly
taxed? Under tariff for revenue
all this could be done, and at the
same time the features of the present
tariff law, which enable the few to
grow immensely rich at the expense
of the many, could be wiped out
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12

In his Chicago speech Bryan re
pudiated the recent Endorsement
given to him by the democratic
state convention Of Illinois. He
told the democrats of that state that
he did not consider it a compliment
to be Endorsed by convention that
also Endorsed Roger G. Sullivan.
He said that if his nomination for
the presidency depended upon such
an Endorsement he would not ac-
cept it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12

presented to Judge Blair in open court
and that he be requested to make an
order that the same be spread in full
upon the records of the District Court
Of this county to the end that they may
be permanent testimony to the high
esteem and regard in which we hold
him. Grundy County Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our many
friends who 80 kindly assisted US
during the sickness and death of
our loving husband and father.
Mrs. MICHAEL KELLEY and family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
have cup of coffee and biscuit
cooked on the Majestic Range. the
finest made.
QUAKE IN THE ROOSTER STATE
Down in the "Pocket" Several Towns
Report Seismic
TremOrs.

yremOrS.
Princeton, Ind, Sept. S.-A distinct
earthquake shock was felt hereat 1888
n. m. yesterday. Houses rocked and
dishes ratified on their shelves. The
shock lasted for two or three seconds.
and was felt in towns and cities with
in fifty miles of Princeton. The shock
was preceded by loud rumbling
noise.
Bonneville, Ind, Sept. s.-A slight
earthquake shock was felt in Boone
willie at 1890 a. m. The tremor was
particularly perceptible in the court
house where county officials rushed
ont expecting to see great damage
done. The shock was only momentary.
indianapolis, Sept. s.-From Evans
vile and other points in the southwest
ern section of the state come reports
of IN earthquake shock about 1880
a. m. No damage hns been reported.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
PATRIARCHS MILITANT AND
SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE, l.
90. F., TORONTO, ONT,

"a SET i. 10 ~ e, l0OO.
For the above occasion the |. G. Il.
r. will sell tickets to Toronto and re-
turn at q rate of one fare plus two dol
lars for the round trip. Tickets on sale
Sept. 1918 IA and Is. Good to return
until Sept %, except that IN extention
may be secured to Oct. 81 by deposit of
ticket not later than 8 p. m. Sept. "a on
payment of q fee of $1.00 at time of
deposite. H.G. PIERCE, Agt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
Bremen Township Caucus.

The Democrats of Bremen Township will hold
caucus at Rnbley's Hall in Petersburg Satur-
day evening. Sept. 49, 1906. at 200 p. m. for the
purpose OF selecting township nominees.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
STATEMENT
OF the Condition of the Delaware
County State Bank,

Organized under the laws Of Iowa, located at .
Manchester la. in tile county Of Delaware. at
the close Of business on the 4th day OF sept.
A. ID. 1906. made to the Auditor OF state as
required by law:
Amount of Bills, Bonds and other
evidences of debt discounted or
purchased actually owned by the ..rs ,,o =.
m R q; cash on hand 70
described as follows:
silver coin and bullion. - SsS 60
Legal tender and national
bank notes and subsidiary
Drafts and check; on other ''''' "
solvent banks and other
cash Items not disl0nOred,
on hand and belonging to
Ihe DAnk......... 3.bSb W
1926 80 2s.522 90
The amount subject to BIO
with solvent banks or bank.
First National Bank Of
First st. National Hank, iChiiciai- ''''' "
M 81; Loan Trust '''0'0s
Co Chicago. $50. s2,ss6 IS
Second National Bank, Du-
buqle, Iowa. ............. 1924 So
Merchants National bank. go :
Cedar Rapids, H.. l0,G74 90 98,24G Of
Oyerdrafts. 49,. ..................... 70 10
The value Of real property
(Owned by the bnnk).. -. ,O97 90
The value Of personal prop
erty owned by the bank). 2,50o 90 2s.68 90
Total Assets. ............... 6U9 ,06S II
LIABILITIES.
The amount Of capital stock actually
The total amount due depositors. as 1870 =
follows:
Amount sight deposits. -. 1900 %
Amount time deposits...... aI56fs 6 4s2 ca 81
The amount of undivided
profits, as follows:
Other profits on hand (aiter N =
deducting taxes and OK
penses) ................... sasso 81. $3.50 %
Total liabilities. ................. 6l0,U6s Il
Amount Of liabilities to the
Bank on parto the directors
AS D0rrowers,....... 3.l00 90
State Of Iowa. Delaware County-ss.
Cashier Of the Bank above named, do soiemniy
swear that the foregoing statementis full. true
and correct, to the best Of our Knowledge
and belief. that the assets therein set forth are
bona fide the property Of said Bank in its corpor-
ate capacity; and that no part of the same has
been loaned or advanced to said Bank for the
assets. -. :, : i'-'- -
wx. c. cAwLEY.
PRESIDENT.
Sworn to before mo and subscribed in my
presence by VIM. g. Cawley. and Chas.
1i Iss this 18th day of Sept; 1905; -.
Notary Public.
Attested by; Geo. W. Durham.
Q. W. Keagy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12

EXPOSITION AND HORSE SHOW
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, OCT.
LIST. to Oct. Q, tn.
For the above occasion the l. G. r. II.
will sell tickets to Cedar Rapids and re-
turn at rate Of one fare for the round
trip. Dates of sale Oct. 1st to Oct. 9th,
limited to return Oct. 9th.
II. G. PIERCE, Agt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-12
NOTICE.

by given that the application Of the undersigned
u. w. Green's. Registered Pharmacist. No.
605I, doing business under the firm name Of u.
ware. State Of Iowa, praying for q permit to buy,
keep or sell intoxicating liquors In The pharmacy
conducted by said B. w. Grems on lot Of the
subdivision Of lots LAG and 1877 OF Manchester,
In the County Of Delaware. State Of Iowa. will
be on fle In the office Of the Clerk Of the District
Court Of said County on or before the list day Of
October, 1906, and that said cause will coma on
for hearing In said Court at the October term Of
aAid Court, to be begun and held ut Manchester,
Iowa, on the 18th day Of October, 1906
B. w. GREENS. Applicant.