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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
For Sale.

House and four lots at corner III of
Main and Delaware Streetsssl large
barn on premises. :s5Nss
Mrs. A. L. Bearaslee,
Al Manchester, iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
Entrance Program-Eighth Grade

At the High School building, Friday,
January 26, at l:30 p. m.
En,re March. Mildred Anna Brown
Recital Bidoies Trials A@sas ths Yaa issM
Sym, o,iu.,,-nesolved. That good farmer is
better than good merchant
..,..... William Howard Anderson
Vo al =, io-Slssp Baby, S Blanche Beu-
Recitation Charlotte Irene b. Tubbs
Bio sraphy Of Thomas dixon Agnes Mldkifi
"Genevra"-C Characters:
h e1 bsss Clare SysS Pnoa as
Knight; Clarence Emerson Di.tmer
Lady ......-..-... Alice Oral Mckinnis
Guests ...-,,.......... Lads and LassieS
Defamation General Gran. the Silent Cap
Debate by the Webster Debating s"ci ~ :lN' :
Resolved. That America belongs t. tn, In
Affirmative Roy James Todd. leader
....... Clarence over Ash
.. Bernard Osman Durey
Negative .-.,-.. Alex Sheldon. leader
...e... Clarence Emerson Dttmer
............. tiera d Richards Cooley
Recitation Selling the Baby -. Mary Eva
Champlain
Decl .mation : Ro ,seve Addres, to the Rough
Riders Florence Elphena Josiin
The Country Cousi.-Lharacters: >'''-'
lizzt, Twist q New York la ,y
Ethel Verde Morgan.
Kate Carton her cousin from Vermont
Ruth Francis Boucher.
Jane Carlton. sister to Kate ). .Jenni Leigh
clara Deans. Intimate friend of Lizzie
| Sadie May Hanna.
| Count D. Estange, an impostor
| Ray d Miller.
| MIR Twist. Lizzie's father Joseph Herman
Class Prophecy w.. Ruth Francis Boucher
ass Name. Aristotelan
class Motto Able and Willing
Glass Colors Pink and White
Glass Flower Whits Carnutiop
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

On Sunday last a daughter was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Won
Oven at their present home at Beloit,
Wisconsin.
"A local humorist defines a
slandpatter as one who still goes to
mill with stone in one end of the
bag to balance the wheat in the
other end Marion Sentinel.
The literary entertainment CIV
EN- at the Willistom home last Satur-
day evening, under the auspices of
the Thirteen club. was enjoyable
and exceedingly instructive. Before
eight O'Clock the seating capacity Of
the large parlors proved insufficient
to accommodate all who were present.
AT that hour Mrs. w. N. Boynton,
the president of the club, announced
Rev. w. j. Suckow would deliver
lecture on Hamlet, and she grace
fully introduced that gentleman TO
the clubs assembled guests. The lee
ture evidenced great care in its pre-
paration, and it's author, while Civ
ing his hearers a view of the entire
field, inclined to what might be call
ed compromise position on all or
nearly-all Of the mooted questions
connected with the great drama.
And, in SO doing, he probably
closely approached the right, for the
right is often about half way be-
tween the two extremes. At the
close of the lecture Mrs. Bcynton
called upon a number of the audience
for impromptu remarks on the sub
ject of the lecture, and several
brief responses were elected at the
close of which Rev Suckow briefly
replied to those who criticised him.
1t was well spent evening by all
who we're present.
Joe Thurn purchased forty acres
of land Of Howard Smith last week.
The land is just across the road
from Mr. Thurn and will make him
a valuable addition to his farm
Edgewood Journal.
j. W. Bopp, who has kept a re-
cord of snowfall for more than TWEEN
ty-iive years, tells us that the l6
inches of the beautiful that covered
this section of the state last week, is
the largest single snowfall that has
occurred in all the years that he has
kept the record. The snow was
damp and heavy and was equal to %
inches of dry snow.-West Union
Argo.
There is firm in Monticello, that
has not taken any mail from the
postoilice since the middle of last
November. Letters addressed to
them or members of their families
have had to be returned by the post
master, as uncalled for, and daily
and weekly papers have accumulated
by the wheelbarrow lead. All efforts
to get the mail taken away have
proved fruitless. A queer circum-
stance to say the least. Monticello
Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
Farmfor Rent,

A we'll improved farm Of $50
acres at Ryan. Inquire Of. NJ.
Beacon, Ryan, Iowa. 47tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

Reserved seats on sale for ROYAL
Slave at O. H. Soetje Drug Store
Monticello January 81. Prices, So
so and IS cents. 2es,S
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

Chas. y. Murray OF Sand Spring
celebrated the tenth anniversary OF
their marriage last Monday and
their pleasant home was the scene
of social activity Of more than ordi-
nary character. A large number of
guests were in attendance and all en-
joyed the entertainment provided.
Mr.. Murray is one of the most
prominent and respected farmers Of
that section and his estimable wife
is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Clarity Of Cascade township. Mr..
and Mrs. Murray were recipients Of
many nice useful presents, warmly
Congratulated upon the happy occa-
sion, and the wishes of all were that
they might live to celebrate many
happy anniversaries.
Last Monday about sixty of the
friends and neighbors OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Squires, gathered at their
home about four miles east of this
city and gave that worthy couple {
very welcome surprise. The even
was in nature of farewell party il
honor Of Mr. and Mrs Squires who
depart next Monday for Williams
burg, Virginia, where Mr.. Squire'
has purchased farm. The self in
vited guests brought we'll filed bas
kets and sumptuous dinner wa
served. Before departing the guests
, presented Mr.. and Mrs. Squires witt
{ two sets of silver spoons as a tokel
Of their esteem. Mr.. and Mrs
!, Squires have resided in this vicinit,
f for the past eight years and have
] host of warm friends here who wisl
) them success and prosperity in thei
southern home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
DRAMA IN THREE ACTS
Looks Like the Largest Mems
Meeting in Years.

The Greater Mems Meeting Campaign
Committee. composed of Messrs. S. e.
Bishop. G. w. Bahlke, Il. w. Miles and
General Secretary Mckee. feel confident
that tomorrow afternoon will witness the
greatest meeting OF men that has been
held In the Academy since the visits OF
DR.. L. Dewitt Talmage and Fred 3.
Smith. and IL should be so. No better
speaker has ever addressed mems meet
ing than the man who speaksfo-morrow.
DR. Thomas E. Green. OF Chicago. who
was for fifteen years rector OF leading
Episcopal Churches in the West, and Is
to-day one of the. very foremost leaders
on the lyceum and chautauqua platforms.
Not only is he an orator. like Philips,
Beecher and Brooks, but he is man OF
great heart as we'll Las great head. His
theme will be "a Drama in III Acts"
The new male 1uartette. composed OF
Messrs. Jos. f. White. Walter A. Watkins.
c. A. Pace and Clarence WiHes, will sing
three selections. Miss Mabel McBain. the
contralto soloist. will alsoA sing. The
theatre doors VII! open promptly at three
O'Clock. and the meeting begin at $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
FUNERAL OF MARSHAL FIELD
ATTENDED by G III EAT CROWD
fRv AcsoctataI

(By Assoclated Press.)
CHICAGO, January 19.--Funeral services
for Marshall Field were held to-day at
his late home, 1905 Prairie Avenue. and
in the First Presbyterian Church. The
service at the home was a simple one.
The service at the church was attended
by many of the friends Of Mr.. Field
in the afternoon memorial service
was held in the auditorium which was
packed to the doors by the employees of
Marshall Field & Co. Rev. John Nor
rlson, pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church, officiated at all three services.
The body of Mr. Field was placed In a
stone vault which was sunk in grave
in his family,:lot in Graceland Gene
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
MOROCCAN CONFERENCE.
No Session Held On the Mohan-
nedan Sunday.
(By Associated Press.j

ALGECIRAS. January 1s.-This being
the Mohammedan Sunday. there was no
session OF the International Conference on
Moroccan reforms, through Difference for.
the Moroccan delegates. A Moorish
villa served as temporary mosque, where
the Moors redoubed their religious fervor
III praying for the preservation OF their
country.
In the meantime the exchanges of views
between I'll; delegates OF the powers have
brought an agreement not to consider
questions outside OF the pre-arranged
t'ranco-German programme. One result
of this Is to exclude the religious sub
tects which the Vatican is said to desire
TO introduce through Austria. However,
one of the ambassadors says that the
Jewish question can come UP not as
religious issue. but as incident to the
protection of the subjects Of the Sultan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
SECOND COMPLAINT MADE
IN CASE AGAINST C0lMEY
(By Associated Press.

v 7-7I (By 7ASsOcIHteu = Tcss.Js 7a-.Vi
NEW YORK, January 1T. Q. -.
Colney or Charles Murray; who has been
held on one charge OF attempting 70 ne
rotiate the forged certificates of bonds
.or the Norfolk and Western Railway
COMPANY, wai, nrraigned In court again
to-day and placed under 5000 bail on
a second complaint. This time he was
accused of trying to negotiate with Bar
nardsand Clark, of this city a loan, of
$500 on what purported to be $4,000
worth of forged certificates. 1t was
charged that in this instance the accused
re represented himself to be r. ], Moore.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
CANS IS WINNER
OVER SULLIVAN
Knocks. Him Out in Fifteenth
Round of a Furious and
Fast Fight.
THE NEGRO WAS AGGRESSIVE
Had the Best of the Bout After
the Eighth Round-Game But
Not a Match.
By Associated press.)

WOODWARD'S p a WILLOW. SAN
FRANCISCO. January l9.--Joe Cans, of
Baltimore, tonight knocked out Mike
(Twin Sullivan. of Boston. in the flif-
tecnth round of a fight tonight. From
start to finish Cans was the aggressor,
and kept right on top OF his man. Sui
Ivan made several brave rallies. but he
could not hurt the colored man, and
finally In the fifteenth round a series OF
lightning right hand blows to the jaw
ended Sullivans aspirationl and put
Cans once more at the top OF tn eight
Ing heap
The fighting was fast and furious from
the start. Cans kept within striking
distance at all stages.
Sullivan was clever and game. but
could not keep the aggressive coiored man
away from him. Gans's left eye was
closed early insthe fight, and Sullivan kept
laying for It. but at no time did he have
Cans in distress. In the eighth round 1t
looked as II the fight was over. Cans
put In two let's to the ear and right
to the Jaw Sullivan went down. but was
on his feet in a moment, and Cans went
after him, swinging left ad right Shlii-
van went down again, but came UP ileht-
Ing He was groggy. but game and cool.
In the ninth Cans went at his ms again.
right to the jaw and right TO the
heart sent the white man staggering. put
he managed to last through the round.
From this time Cans forced the fighting
more terribly than ever. In the eleventh
he apparentIy played with Sullivan and did
preat damage In the twelfth Sullivan
braced up and sent some straight rights
IN C,apE'S face.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
ENTITLED TO IMMUNITY.
Counsel for Packers Make This
Claim for Them.
DIV Associated Press.


+. CHICAGO, Ills, January 19.-Attor-
neys for the indicted meat packers ar
raigned the government. sharply to-day
fortthe policy they declared 1t had
through Commissioner of Corporations
Garfield. pursued in the Investigation of
charges made against the packers. Attor-
ney John s. Miller. who made the'open-
ing statement for the packers, declared
that Commissioner Garfield had declared
in the presence OF witnesses, that IL he
was allowed to obtain evidence from the
books of the packers. he would consider
the evidence SO gained to be the same as
lift had been developed before him In
formal hearing. Mr.. Miller contended that
under proper constructionuof the law
there could be no doubt that the packers
We're entitled to immunity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
tlon sngtnE Win be led BY REV. E. !

Dadmun.
1.-The work in the railroad departments
continues to be helpful to railroad en-
ployes These associations are giving
more attention to the all-round develop
ment of men. Their religious work will
show up splendidly. and the educational
work at Clifton Forge and railroad de-
partment shows splendid advances.
The Street Railway Association has
suffered the loss OF General Secretary w
]. Tubbs. who has moved West on ac-
count OF his wife's health. In spite of this
fact. the work has been well sustained by
the men. under the leadership OF the as
sIstant secretary. Mr.. l. r. Todd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
SENATOR D[PEv HAS
ITO CANCEL ENGAGEMENTS
(ny Assoclated PreNs.l

IBy NHBOUIHIttI I-TcHS.J
NEW YORK, January 49, Senator
Chnuncey M. I)epew, whose health is said
to be Impaired, WINS In consultaton to-
day with several physicians and 1t was
announced that he had cancelled all his
sociai engagements. Chnunccy M. pepew,
Jr.. spoaking to-day of his fathers con
dttion, aaid:
ne IL now Mt q time OF life when
he finds that he must be careful of
his health. He WAS out for a drive
In tho park to-day with h's nephew,
Mr.. paulding, and no will return to
Washington Sunday night, He has no
intention OF giving up his work In the
Hepnte"
Mr., oepow added that inc present IN
bis father had been compelled to call a
doctor. s8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
At Savannah.
.(By Associatod Preag. /

U3y Associated Press)
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan, l9-Gcnera.
lees birthday was very generally OBJ
meeting Of the Daughters OF tke CON
federaey We're the features tkl,{ afternoon.
a meeting OF ,Xeteraps WAS held Tonight.
a pleasing Incident of the military parade
was the presence of nearly one hiirdred
veterans or the Civil War, many wearing
gray jackets, who paruded by Invitation
with this State troops,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
HONOR LEES MEMORY.
Senator Daniel and Congressman
Jones and Lamb Speak.
IRx Asanciated PrassA

/ BALTIMORE, MD. January 1s.-The
Lee birthday banquet of the Society of
the Army and Navy Of the Confederate
States. of Maryland. was held tonight,
the principal addresses being made by
men William Jones and John Lamb
and Major Robert NJ. T. Hunter. all of
Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
Cotton Will Be Lost.
(RY AssoCInted PreaS

WACO, TEX, January le-, Thousands
of bales Of cotton in several Northwest
Texas counties will, st is believed, he lost
for lack of pickers In .Wilbarges county.
half of the cotton now standing is
being offered to plckers to gather the
crop iit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
Bishop Keener Dead.
B nv AssooIated Press.)

(By Assoclated Press.J
NEW ORLEANS. January l9.-Bishop
John G. keener, 81 years old, died here
to-day unexpectedly OF heart failure. He
was elected bishop OF the Southern Meth
odlst Church In 1870, and retired from
active work In 1893.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
But / wish to say to the comrades that
there is no opportunity tonight for a

But i wish to say to the comrades tnat
there is no opportunity tonight for a
Il wish there were" said voice.
- and we will appoint some other
evening for a discussion of this sub
ject. The chairman has considered it to
be a part of his duty to keep his eye
particularly on these very near to him."
There are some of US who are just
burning TO make a protest. Mr.. Chair
man. said the Rev. DR.. j. William
Jones, the fighting" chaplain, who was
seated very near to the chair. and who
had been stirring impatiently in his seat
and gazing alternately at the floor, the
young minister, and the ceiling and back
again
The call for the next number OF the pro-
gramme furnished opportunity for some
pleasantries at the expense of Captain
Stratton. adjutant of the camp, and the
chairman again displayed. his ability in
turning the current of thought into an
other channel and in moment more the
Incident had been momentarlly forgotten
In the music of the voice of Mr.. Charles
h. Cooke, president of the Evening Jour
nal who sang fine tenor solo Miss
Nina Randolph was the accompanyist
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20

test a few days ngo, is rapidly improving.
The new South Council. Jr. q. U. A..
NJ, held their regular meeting last night.
The funeral of Mrs. s. j. Crooks. who
and Stockton Streets, will take place
lhis morning at II O'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
At Augusta.

(By AssOc1ated Press.)
AUGUSTA, GA, Jan. 19-General Lees
birthday was observed generally here to-.
day Business practically was suspended.
The Daughters OF the Confederacy held a
meeting, and three camps of veterans
pa raded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
DR.. L. G. Atkinson Dead.
(By Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, GA, January 1s.-Rev. L.
G Atkinson. D. D., president Of Cannon
Methodist Episcopal Theological Seminary
of Atlanta. died here to-day. aged sixty
seven years 8t{l {atr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
HONOR
LEES GREAT NAME
CONTINUED from First Page.)

declared that the exercises of the eve
ming We're to be in honor of this great
commander and that they would be I'M
der the auspices of the local chapter of
the Daughters of tho Confederacy. which
had requested him to take charge of the
celebra ton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
Cardinal spinola Dead.

(By Associated Press.)
SEVILLE SPAIN, Jan. 19.Cardinali
Spinola, archbishop of Seville, died to.
night. He was created q cardinal Deem.
Der 18th last.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
Paper On Thompson.

The programme opened with fine
paper on John r. Thompson. read by
Mrs A. NJ. Tyler, member of the
Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs.
Tyler reviewed the life of the Southern
poet, touching more particularly upon
those events in it which link his name
with this city, where his body lies
buried. She deplored the lack of atten-
ton the poet had received in times past
but called attention to the fact that a
young Journalist and author of Rich
n1ond. Mr. Charles Marshall Graves. was
sven now, with the consent OF the heirs
of Thompson, publishing fine and
properly edited and annotated collections
Of his poems and prose writings, The
subject was one of peculiar interest TO
the survivors of the war, of which
Thompson wrote in imperishable ballads
md besides, in the language of DR.. Smith
the paper was literature itself. Mrs
Tyler was warmly applauded' ana the
presiding officers word of appreciation
evoked another outburSt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
His Sobriquet.

AT the first battle of Manassas he won
the sobriquet of "Stonewall." name
which carried terror from Cape Cod to
Puget Sound. and from the Potomac to
the British possessions This title was
the happy inspiration of General Bee
aud worked wonders for Jackson's pop
ularity. for 1t stuck to him with such
tenaclty and fitted him so we'll that
thousands OF people believed he was
christened in that name and proudly
called their boys "Stonewall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
Denounced the North.

Referring 10 the abolition of slavery.
Dir Walthall denounced the North, which
had brought the blacks here and sold
them, and declared that this North would
have difficult task in convincing the
world OF the righteousness OF her dealing
with tho slaves. But while abolition had
been brought about in the wrong way,
abolition Of Itself was a good thing, and
this Mr.. Walthan added to his other
reasons for feeling glad that the Confed-
eraey did not succeed.
OF the cause itself nc spoke in the
most reyerent terms, but endeavored to
show that It's failure was not as he ex-
pressed ii, IAN unmitigated evil"
Applause followed the speech, but it
came chiefly, II not entirely from visitors.
Several OF the veterans were apparently
deliberating what was bnst and proper
10 do under the circumstances, when. DR..
Saith rushed into the breach, and pre-.
vented an outburst, His voice was calm
and even and his face smiling.
The chairman, ne said, has had 10
Keep his eye on a few OF the comrades
seated around him during this speech.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
The Bomb in the Camp.


After a descriptive song by Mrs Fls-
cher. Of Texas, which was much enloyeo'
the Rev. %. * Walthall, pastor OF MIS-
rab prssbvterIan Church. on Chestnut
t4D was introduced TO represent the sons
of Veterans in an address. a few intro
dfetory words led the speaker to an an
nouncement of the subject he mad CHOSEN.
which ht. set forth to be an expo ition Of
s me reasons to be glad that the Con-
federacy did not triumph. The audience
sat iip with a start and the varying eX-
pressions on the faces of the veterans
MS the Son went on TO elaborate spoke
volumes Tor the sensation the mere safe
ment OF the topic had caused. Gray heads
were shaken in disapproval and gray
coats began to move restlessly ABOUT on
the chairs Now aud then 1t appeared
that one OF the more ardent unsurren-
deredr Confederates could stand the
strain no longer, and was about to spring
to his feet and protest. But the half
begun movement was checked and the
speaker was allowed TO proceed without
interruption. There was no demonstra-
ton then or later except thatafter the
exercises were closed the veterans talke d
the matter over in displeased voices.
IN setting forth his views as 10 the
results of the war Mr.. Walthall dis
cussed the Lost Cause itself, declaring
that the South had right on IT'S SIDE. NO
one, he said would now question the legal
right of SECESSION The armies of the
South, n1ofseyer, We're ably manned. hay
Ing at their head the two greatest mill
tary commanders the country has pro-
duced Yet notwithstanding this. the
South had failed. and 1t was the task of
the speaker to find comfort in the failure
Itself.
Ii was not he thought an unmtigated
I'll that the South had lost its cause.
Victory would have meant the existence
on this continent of two great empires.
one North and one South. and this in
turn would have meant the maintenance
of an enormous military establishment,
the evils OF which the speaker pointed
out. Moreover should any separate State
have wished u become sovereign OF
itself. the rGonfederacy, with its own
history. could not have resisted The
empire OF the South would in this way,
perhaps have been divided within itself
and would eventually thus have been ut
~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20

In very brief speech Mrs. Norman v.
Randolph introduced the programme fea-
ture of the evening. the presentation of
crosses of honor to the veterans Capt.
Stratton read the rules governing ..e
presentation and Mrs. Randolph then for
mally introduced Mrs. Malone, Mrs. Be-
cock and Mrs. Mckinney, who pinned the
crosses upon the breasts of the veterans
as they came forward The ladies' were
heartily greeted by the catnn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-01-27

Ask your grocery for Vienna bakery
bread It's the Best