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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Denver, Colo, July 9.-Samuel s.
Bernard, owner of J. J. NJ, Jr.. and
other harness horses, was ruled off the
tracks of the National Trotting asso-
citation for life for alleged orders to
Driver Ed Davis to pull his horse in
a race at Overland park on Thursday
last, and because of his improper Ian
guage to the Judges. Davis was fined
5000 for pulling the horse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Iowa Town Destroyed.

Ccnterville, Ia, July 7.-AIystic, n
mining town of 1000 population,
seven miles northwest of Centervillc,
had disastrous fire. The whole bust.
ness section of six blocks was de-
stroyed; loss. 100000. The Center
vile fire department made cross
country run to aid, arriving in time
to save the residence section.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

A comedian appeared in four act
comedy in western mining town, &c
cording to the Buffalo Commercial. Al
the end of the third act the miners rose
In a body. gathered up their belongings
and started to depart. The comedian
in dismay, rushed before the curtain
Gentlemen" he said. there Is anoth.
or net yet" Yes; that's why we are
going" said the miners.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

from those used in the campaign,
According to this new revision rail
way assessments have been in
creased % per cent, while farm
values have only been increased
about IL per cent. Here is a great
opportunity for the standpat news
papers to help the Executive Council
to verify their figures.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Iowa Has die Deadlock Recori

Des Moines, Ia. July THE record
in deadlocked conventions was broken
when the Thirty-seventh district Re
publican senatorial convention ad.
journed without result after having
taken 2,479 ballots. Another effort to
nominate will be made ut Iowa Falls
July 49,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
New Heir to German Throne.

Berlin, July Ga son was born to
Crown Princess Cecilie, consort of the
Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm. at
the Marble palace, Potsdam, at 0:l5
o'clock in the morning. The new heir
to the throne of the German empire
and the crown of Prussia is twenty.
eighth in the imperial line of the house
of Hohenzollern. Both mother and
baty are doing well.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Borees Sentenced to Prison.

Boston, July 6.-Ferdinand e.
Borges, formerly of Indiana, and one
of the promoters of the Ubero Planta-
ton company, was sentenced to serve
from twelve to fifteen years in state
prison for larceny and conspiracy, by
Judge White, in the superior criminal
court. Bargcs was convicted on seven
ty-tllree counts of larceny and one Of
conspiracy iii connection with the at
fairs of the Ubero company. He was
indicted with former Congressman
William u. Owen. of Indiana, who has
not yet been arrested:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Doctors, Latin,

At its best 1t must be admitted that
doctors Latin Is. in the words Of a dis
tinguished professor. doggy and mo-
diaevai." For our own part we would
go SO far as to SAY that 1t is more
doggy" than medieval. At Its worst
1t is a monstrum horrcndum with which
no respectable dog would own kInshIp.
British Medical journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Won by Failing.

what books have benefited you
most?" the young reporter inquired of
the fabulously rich man.
Law books" the Croesus promptly
replied. my father Intended me for
a lawyer, but failed to pass my ex-
animation. and now Pm worth fifty
millions" Lender.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Iowa oficlnl BADLY Hurt,

Iowa City, Ia, July 9.-professor
Paul Shekwana of London, England,
bacteriologist of the state university
here and an official of the state board
Of health. was probably fatally injured
when lie was knocked from a bridge
over the 5owa. river..-H He WAS struck
by suburban train.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Thomas Taggart, the safe and
sane chairman selected by the Ryan
Belmont syndicate Cor the democrat
lie national committee, is having
trouble with the Attorney General
of the state of Indiana. Mr.. Tag
CART says that Hearst is to blame for
the raids made upon his gambling
establishment, but if he is not the
keeper of gambling resort he
should welcome the present actions
commenced by the state Of Indiana
He now has an opportunity, if inno-
cent, to prove his innocence, and
disprove the charges which have
been public for many years, and
which helped to shrink the Parker
vote at the last presidential election.
If Taggart is innocent Hearst is his
best friend
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
sEcRETARY ROOT DEPARTS
Starts on the Cruiser Charleston for
His Visit to South Amerl.
can Countriea.

STARTS on the CRUISER Cn0rlc6tOn 1OF
His Visit to South Ameri-
can Countries.
New York, July 5.-Secretary Of
State Elihu Root has sailed from New
York on the United States cruiser
Charleston ON his three months South
American tour. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Root, his son Edward and his
daughter Edith. He will go around
Cape Horn, and returning will cross
the isthmus of Panama. From July %
to Aug. 6 lie will represent this coun-
try Mt the third Pan American congress
at Rio Janerio, Brazil No secretary of
state ever had such an extended tour
by sea.
Before boarding the Charleston Sec
rotary Root paid brief visit to the
Mexican trainingshipZaragoza, moored
off Tompkinsville, a short distance
from the Charleston.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Bellfonaine o.. July 9.-Just as an
unknown man stepped into the factory
Of the Portland Cement company and
asked John Scott. the superintendent,
for work coal grading machine ex-
plodcd and Scott and the unknown
man were killed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Lords to the scrap Hear ?

London, July o. David Lloyd
George, president of the board of trade,
speaking at Shotley Spa, Durham, and
referring to what lie called worn out
parliamentary machinery" declared
that the house of lords ought to be
placed on the scrap leaD,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Buffalo, n. Y. July 9.-Fire partly
destroyed III apartment house at the
snrner of Rhode Islandand Fourto enth.
Kris. Il. +. McKinnon. widow: Flor
sace McE!l:Eon. 20 years old. and
Vary McKinnon. 8 years old, lost their
lives in the fire.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

The afternoon call is II survival Of an
age when nobody had anything to dc
except visit friends. The bitter part
Of the whole sad business is that, I'M
less one pays calls. one does not gel
asked to dinner--London Globe,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Committee.

To the many friends who render
ed us aid and sympathy in our great
ailliction, the loss of our dear wife
and mother; we return our sincere
thanks. Mr.. Alex Sefstrom.
= Miss Helma Sefstrom.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Durham, Natal, July 9.-Natal troops
have completely surrounded and de-
feated n rebel body In the Umvoti dis
'trict. Five hundred and forty-seven
rebels We're killed. and few escaped.
There We're no white casualties,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Student Loses His Life.

Hastings, Mimi, July 9.-Nicllolas p.
Niedere, of this city, a student Mt st.
Paul seminary, was drowned while
driving along a road that was partly
overlooked, the horses becoming fright
ened and throwing him into deep
water
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Bont Wants to Fight Duel,

Paris, July Count Boni de Castel.
lane has challenged Deputy Regnier to
fight n duel, as the outcome of the pro-
ceedings in the chamber when the
count was expelled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

A clergyman asked the choir leader.
Cant you do something to arouse the
interest Of the men in the cholrY'
Eyes," said the leader. 81 could put
a widow In It, but then all the women
would lose interest. City
Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Nell-1'hat horrid Mr.. Hanson insist.
ed upon kissing me last night. Belle
Why didn't you scream? Nell didn't
want to scare the poor fellow.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Belmont Ships Slon,ooo Horse.

London, July Crock Sand. winnes
of tile 1000 gulneas, tile Derby and tbs
st. Leger in 1908, recently purchased
by August Belmont for $125,OOO. hs1
been shipped to New York.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Progress, the growth of intelligence
and power. IS :le end a.ll boon Of lib.
erty, and without this IL people may
have the name, but want tue sub
stance and spirit OF freedolu Cham
ming,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Trap Shooting has made America a
land of straight shooters, and no coun-
try in the world cnn compare With the
United States in shooting. Gun clubs
In America are directly responsible for
that reputation which Uncle Sam so
proudly bears. BY constant practice
Mt inanimate targets the American un-
consciously prepares himself for his
country's call to arms. Gun clubs are
really the outcome of the abundance
Of live game in America. The average
business man loves to tread the woods
In search of live game, but usually his
time to 20 OH these hunting trips IL
limited to perhaps once a year, and
during the interval he has lost his
shooting eye" lie needed practice to
keep his eye keyed up properly, and
In order TO get,practice ut home during
spare moments he organized the gun
club, where between hours he could
get all the practice he needed-Recrca-
ton
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Your committee respectfully recommends
and urges that county and township orgtnzs-
tons ba completed before the meeting Of the
state convention. and that reports OF such organ
fzatlons accompany the credentials from each
county.
by order of the State Committee
Done at Dies Moines, Iowa. May is. 10 G.
s. MORRISEY, Chairman,
G. W. MILLER, Secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Des Moines, Ia, July 5.-Socialists
of Iowa. in convention here nominated
John u. Shank. of Sioux City, for gov
crnor; A. X. Clifford, of Davenport, for
lieutenant governor; Charles r. Oyler,
of Waterloo. for secretary of state, and
Fred Splan, of Dubuque, for treasurer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Wen, He Paused Through somewhers

Sioux City. Ia. July 5.-While he
was telling friends Mt a holiness camp
meeting ut Morningside that he ex-
peeted soon to pass through the pearly
gates of heaven Pierce Ratliff dropped
dead of heart failure,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Democratic State Convention.
A delegate convention of democrats of Iowa
Is hereby called to meet at
HOO, AUGUST Z, 1906.

The object Of said gathering being to place In
nomination a candid to for each of the state Of
noes to be filled at The general cleo ION to be
held on November 9Th of the present year, and
for the transaction of such other business as
may be deemed appropriate and proper,
The basis OF representation, as decided upon
by our committee, assigns to each county two
delegates and one additional delegate for each
200 votes aud fraction thersof above l0l cast for
Alton b. Parker iB 1901 Upol this basis the
sort opk
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

A Commercial Transnction,
MY dear lady. may l have the re-
fusal of your hand for a weekf"
"a week? Why. III give you re-
fusal that Will last forever."--Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Mon,ed Hou.e. I'M England.

Helminsham Hall is the seat of Lord
Tollemache In Suffolk, about eight
miles from Ipswich. The existing
drawbridge has been raised every night
for the past 800 years, and the present
owner does not allow the custom to
become obsolete. Another fine exam
pie of n moated house is Leeds castle.
about three miles southeast of Maid
stone, in Kent, which, surrounded by
its moat, forms almost lake crossed
by n single bridge. There is fine mont
Mt Wells, in Somersetshire, where the
episcopal palace, an ancient castellated
mansion, is surrounded with walls in
closing nearly seven acres of ground.
This mont Is supplied with water from
st. Andrews well.-London Standard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

Right!
II know one place where a mans
good name doesn't count"
''Where can that be?"
con an umbrella."-American Spec
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

The precinct caucus for the selec-
ton Of delegates to the county con-
vention will be held at the usual
places for holding same on Saturday
evening, July 81, 1906, at 1870 p.
m. unless otherwise ordered by the
precinct committeeman.
il member Of the county central
committee will be chosen at the
same time, whose name with those
Of the delegates should be certified
up to the county convention.
By order of Central Committee
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Democratic County Convention.

The democrats ofDelaware county
Iowa, will meet in delegate conven-
ton at the court house in Manches.
ter, Iowa, Saturday, July %, 1906
at II a. M for the purpose Of select
ing eight delegates to the Democrat.
ic State Convention which is to be
held at Waterloo on August Z, 1906
also delegates to attend the demo
cratic congressional convention fc1
the third district of Iowa, and dele
gates to attend the democratic Judi
cial convention of the tenth judicia
district Of Iowa, the last two Of which
conventions have not as yet been
called.
The ratio Of representation in sale
county convention will be one dele
gate for each voting precinct and
one additional delegate for every ten
votes or fraction thereof of five OF
upward cast at the last general cleo
ton for A. B. Parker in 1904, which
will entitle the different precincts to
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-27

If it is possible to direct the atten-
ton of the public to the college and
divert their attention from county
matters it will perhaps make them a
few votes,
This college question, however, should
not enter politics and would not, if
the slushheaver of Logan democracy
had the least bit of honor or decency.
if that sheets staff would dig up a lit
tie of the unpleasant conditions that
existed among the court house gang
when their party was running things
to suit the 4stl Ives it would be good
politics, but to raise hue and cry
falsely of non-political nature for po-
litical purposes seems preposterous,
and is beneath the dignity of gentle
men, The notorious utterances in the
villfier will brand it's authors as dis
honest prevaricators and make them
the laughing stock of all honorable cit.
liens who know something about the
Agricultural college consolidation ques,
ton.
A REPUBLICAN.
Logan, Oct. ~, 1906.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-27
LOGAN LETTER.

: Editor ruth:-The democratic hand
organ still keeps standing in a con.
spicuous place on the first page of tbe
Nllllfying Tribune" in embryo "A
Vote for the Republican Ticket is a
Vote against the Agricultural College )"
The organ claims that its party nom.
lnees have nothing to do with it's ut.
terances None of the democratic
nominees will discuss this question
with the republican nominees. A very
conservative democrat told the writer
that this masterpiece of prevarication
mad for its object to cause the voters,
minds to be focused entirely on tbe
college question, and blur their mind
and memories regarding county affairs
the democratic record being far from
pleasant and very indigestible. The
republicans have no hesitancy in point.
ing with pride to their economical and
efficient administration of county af.
fairs. The interests of the taxpavers
have been safeguarded by them, Tho
taxpayers continue to vote for honest
and efficient men TO handle the conn.
ty, property. III ~
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-27
TRUTH

Mrs. Pauline Sands Is visiting her
sister, Mrs. lsadore Mayors, 50 East
First South.
Mrs. Fred Dern entertained at
bridge tea Wednesday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. e G. Parsons. Au 'umn
leaves were used in the decorations.
A number of intimate friends assisted
Mrs. Dern in receiving her guests.
~ ~
Mrs. Mayer. Mrs. Joseph and Mrs.
Barnett were the hCstesses at card
party in Unity hall Wednesday after
noon. The rooms were decorated with
flowers and autumn leaves worked into
attractive effects,
Mrs. w. S. Zehring was hostess at
card party Tuesday afternoon. She
was assisted by Miss Theresa Taylor
~ ~
A large number of society leaders
attended the meeting of the Skating
club at the Salt Palace Wednesday
evening.
Carl SHED was host at box party
ranged in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Glendinning.
| Miss Leila Fowler entertained at an
afternoon tea and Mrs. Hugh Thomas
at bridge tea Thursday.
~ "
A. r. BEEN of Salt Lake and Jo-
sephine Sheldal of Council Bluffs, Ia.
were married Wednesday evening by
Rev. Elmer |. Goshen. The ceremony
was witnessed by a few friends of the
young people
John. F. Charles of Butte and Miss
Ida Francis, also OF Butte. were mar
RED in the Emery-Hclmes apartments
| Wednesday evening. A few friends
were present. Rev. Elmer |. Goshen of.
ficiated
! Cards have been received from Mr..
and Mrs, Miller of Portland. Ore. an
nouncing that the marriage of their
daughter, Mamie, and Isidore Leder
man of Salt Lake will take place at
Portland on the evening of November
at the residence of the brides par
ents, l4S North Eighteenth street.
l. ~ ~
Miss Miller, who is a very charming
girl has frequently visited in Salt
Lake and has many friends here. Mr..
Lederman is a well known young busi.
ness man. The young couple will
make their home in Salt Lake.
~ ~
me Wasatch roller skating rink. re
c9h,ly opened at the Agricultural
para Is being patronized by the fore
mos. society people of the city. 1t is
conducted on high class principle
ana IS thoroughly respectable.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-27
TRUTHS.

The achme of idiocy was reached
when the Tribune published an article
to the effect that William and Alexan-
der McWhirter are detectives from
Scotland Yard, London, England, sent
here to work in collision with the
Mormohs TO bring discredit on the
american" party. The human mind
can't imagine anything more absurd
1t simply shows that the Kearns-Amer-
lean party leaders are the most dis
honest fools on the face of the earth
Their principles are founded on dis.
honesty, nurtured in dishonesty and
exist en- dishonesty. The foolishness
is made glaring by their belief that
they can fool the people with such
clap trap.
How strong the Americans" are!
The Park City Record says;
&c. A. Wade who was placed on the
American party ticket as a candidate
FOR recorder wishes it known that he is
not candidate for Office on this ticket
and that he doesn't want people to
think So Wade has been a republi-
can all his life, is proud of it, and in
tends to stay with the grand old party
as long as ice is at a premium in
hades.
j, 2. Sweeney, ]. p. Langford and
Df, X. f.. Wight, whose names will be
seen on the American ticket as filed.
also state that they We're not made
candidates of their own will and do
not intend to run as stated. Fred NJ.
Smith, too, has sent a letter to the
county clerk instructing him to re-
move his name from the ticket as it
is there without his knowledge or con
sent. Miss Martha Laning, put up by
the same party for county superin-
tendent of schools is also indignant
! over the use of her name on the
ticket, which was put there unknown
10 her. She has applied to the clerk
prohibiting it to go on the official bal
lot. &. n. Getch is another whose
name is on the ticket without his con-
sent and he will withdraw. There are
PROBABLY others. So the American
roll OF office seekers(?) is considerably
diminished and the representations
committee has another trial coming.
70 say the least the committee was
NIUE premature, taking altogether too
much for granted. Different tactics
and methods will have to be adopted
Tor the party to grow in Summit
county. Neither "bossism" nor
'churchism" will be tolerated in this
section"
ANY fool can see through the amer
lean party methods from the above.
Ihelr plans are similar throughout
WIND, buncombe, vengeance and graft,
principally graft.
" ~
strong fire is concentrated on r.
w. oleater to compel him t. withdraw
from the American" ticket on which
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-27
@ NITHE SOCIAL REALM 80

Miss Jean Odell entertained her |
card club Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. |
Joseph Richards.
I Karl Schied gave box party at the
Orpheum Tuesday evening for Mr., and
Mrs. Robert w. Glendinning. who are
here on their wedding trip, and who
VIII leave Saturday for Mexico. The
party numbered twelve, and was COM
posed of relatives and intimate friends
Ct the guests of honor. After the play
the party was entertained at supper.
= ~ ~
,t Aadinner was given in honor of the
'S01he birthday of Hon. C. M. Plant, at
his home Tuesday evening. Relatives
and near friends were present and en-
'jGyed pleasant evening.
~ ~
--zltfiss=tupilie =ffaFrew=Hnd John Burt
We're married Wednesday in, the Tenn
plesS A,.iSeentson was given in the
evening af,ctlT6 home of the brides
p np RI sNilElceand, Mrs. S: H. Harrow
ST. Marks Hospital association held
a well: attended meeting Wednesday
morning at the Y. M. G. A. Thursday
evening. November 8, was decided
ur ons as. the. date for the, Charity ball.
It was also decided to hold the ball in
the Salt Lake theatre.
" N
Clint b Leigh gave a box party
Thursday afternoon at the Orpheum
IN honor OF Miss A. B Raymond.
,S ~
Mrs, Windsor,V. Rice entertained at
Ihidge Thursday afternoon when Mrs.
w. g. Sharp was the guest of honor.
|, " "
|. A luncheon was given Thursday by
Miss Mary Kimball at her home on
Sixth East street.
,S .1
= Thursday. afternoon at, Unity hall.
Mrs. II. Bartlett, Mrs. Milton d. Jo-
seph and Mrs. Theodore Meyer enter
tained- large number of their friends
at a card party.
Saturday afternoon Miss Helen and
Miss Bess Critzer will entertain for
Mrs William c. MabIy of Texas and
Nii . i-u'hCl II oittlt vi IOIlldnu, ore.
f. " .,%
The. Plate club was, entertained
| Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Emmett
ny oie' - -,
u Mass Ella Brown was the guest of
honor at a kitchen, showed Thursday
afternoonsgtyen. AnysMrs. d. Fl. Gamer
en- and Miss Irene Sears.
- .;;. 80, 70 = 49, i-.Ss ~, r}
The regular meeting of the History
Section of the Ladies' Literary club
was held, Thursday morning Mrs. A.
II. Boxrud gave the tonic. Art of
Greek SCULPTURE in the Fourth Cen
fury, BIZ The HeIenistic Age in
iSculRture. sFhe enc minute, talks
Were on Thfdias.
a. ..-s = --~ .,s ~ ~ --. 'v- =
Miss SelmstsWal left Wednesday for
Washington, d. c, where she will Join
her sister, Alice, and with her, will en-
ter Miss Summers school.
~ ,S
Mr.. and Mrs. y John, T. Buckle. who
left for. Europe Thursday, entertained
members of the Buckle family We'd
nesday evening at dinner and thea
itre>partE The guests gathered in the
Kenyon during the evening and after
enjoying an elaborate dinner, ad-
ieurnedJ to- the. Salt Lake theatre where
wi he q