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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
LAMONT.

T. w. Rogers was elected presi-
went of our school board for the en-
suing year, very wise choice and a
very satisfactory person to hold pub
lie office, as are also the other two
new members of the school board
then elected viz: DR.. G. N. Thomp.
son and our esteemed buttermaker,
F. w. Stephenson. They have de-
cided to retain P. G. Arlldson an
other year and raised his salary.
The rest of the corps of teachers are
also engaged for another year, at
least.
Sam Allison is now our second
man at the creamery.
Miss Ella Stewart, of Iowa Falls,
is the up-to-d date and pleasing trim
mer in Mrs j. D. Thompson's mil
linery parlors this year.
Our Masonic order initiated six
candidates last Friday evening.
Acy Tyrrell bought the l. b. Pot
ter farm last week.
Garry Sager moved into the Hen
~ Sharf house on Oak avenue last
week.
Mrs. Garry Sager has returned
from her visit at Jesup.
Born to A. Trumblee and wife
March is, girl.
The old blacksmith shop just east
Of Kreussell's lumber yard burned
to the ground early Thursday morn
ing. We regret Mr.. Foot's loss Of
his carpenter tools ETC., but other
wise are glad to look upon empty
space, rather than what it really was
Of late.
George Guy was home from Wat
erloo the past week renewing ac-
quaintances.
The N. E. Ladies Aid society will
serve dinner to-day, March %, at
Is cents plate.
Little Stella Taylor has been quite
sick.
Miss Maude Teasedale is home
from U. J.. U. and will teach the
Bennett school this spring.
Eighteen Of the friends of Albert
Berridge and wife planned and ex.
ecuted a pleasant surprise on them
at their farm home last Wednesday
evening.
Asa Tyrrell has been over from
Waterloo twice during the last ten
days-he was accompanied by a
Waterloo drayman once-the other
time he purchased the so acre, l.
Z. Potter farm. Asa is a fine fe]-
low and we hope he and his family
are about to return to Lamont.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
The Mont.

Before the days of artillery the mont
was an effective means of defense, par
ticularly when filed with water. In
very large forts or castles it sometimes
assumed Tie dimensions of lake, be-
ing often 100 yards wide and ten to
twenty feet deep. The moat was
crossed by a drawbridge, which could
be raised ut an instnnt's notice. When
the moat was to- wide to permit of this
bridge covering the entire distance a
slight wooacn bri &c was employed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
Not an Arrest. hrt :. X. a.. 2,

You were ai1e led for tri.;rg you:
wife"
NO, jutgc." answered lie unworth
specimen of manhood who us u.
trial; Il had made II pas; y: he. NJ.
she was Just resc,lii' for tie 81 re liz.
when the officers ca:-.e xii tool me in
charge. That wasn't an arrc-t. That
was a ue."-Nashington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
Oddities of Sight.

The two eyes really see two objects.
If the two foretingers be held, one at
the distance of one foot, the other two
feet in front of the eyes and the for
mer be looked at, two phantoms of the
Inter will be observed, one on each
side. If the latter be regarded two
phantoms of the nearer finger will be
observed mounting guard, one on each
ctlo
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
satisfactorilx Defined.

Willie-Pa, what is the meaning of
the expression touch and go?" Papa
It's very simple, my son. 1t means
extreme speed and refers to the pro-
fessional borrowers, who make touch
and go so fast you seldom see them
again.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
Good and EVIL,

Accustom yourself to submit on ev-
cry occasion to n small present evil to
obtain greater distant good. This
will give decision, tone and energy to
the mind, which thus disciplined Will
often reap victory from defeat and
honor from repulse.-Colton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
Gallant.

"That pea will never come to perfec-
tion," remarked young woman walk
ing through garden with Sydney
Smith.
"Then let me lead perfection to the
pea" said he CALAMITY offering her his
arm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
FOR SALE,

A farm of about 1913 acres, on line
Of Cedar Rapids branch of Illinois.
Central r, R., five miles south Of
Manchester, and one mile from
Golden station; ample buildings and
of good quality; fine well water with
wind mill and tanks. No better
grain and stock farm in Delaware
county. Must be sold to settle am
estate. Is bargain at $4,000 per
acre, which will buy it if taken soon.
2lO acre farm Il miles southeast
II Manchester; 14O acres under i'm
'rovement, balance pasture; fine
buildings, all new, and plenty Of
them; good well water with wind
mill and tanks. Best farm for the
money in the country. Come quick
if you want a bargain. Price $4,000
per acre.
We have other farms and can suit
you. Call and see US.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs A. Bowers, of Straw
berry Point, and Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Boliff.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Bowers were in
Strawberry Point last Friday.
Sidney Simons was Colesburg
visitor Sunday, the 18th, instead
of being at Chas. Daisy's, as stated
last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
RYAN

Miss Ida McCloud was a visitor
in Cedar Rapids last Saturday.
ELLA File left Monday for Cedar
Falls where she is attending school
DR.. Donnelly madea professional
call in Alasonville Monday.
l.ucius Uhl returned last week
from visit at his home at Straw
berry Point.
Mrs. R. Houlahan is enjoying a
visit this week from her mother,
Mrs. Zirtzman Of Delaware.
B. H. Magirl left Tuesday for
Iowa City to see his wife who is re-
ceiving treatment ia the hospital
there.
Politics are warming up little
around town and there is always
something doing when the Cummins
and Perkins men get together.
Tom Keegan is engaged this
week in hauling lumber from the
Savage yards for a large new barn
he will soon erect on his farm.
The announcement of S H. Nor
gan as a candidate for the nomina-
ton for Sheriff before the republi-
can primaries appears in this issue.
Sam has served as deputy sheriff
and is thoroughly familiar with the
workings of the Office to which he
aspires. His Ryan friends will see
tina! he gets good vote in this
section.
Supervisor w. b. Robinson re-
ceived a telegram from Iowa City
yesterday announcing the death OF
Noah Minkler, who Mr.. Robinson
took to the hospital at that place
some weeks ago. He died after sub
hitting to an operation. The young
man was "a years old and his in
juries resulted from falling from a
barn at Hopkinton. His home was
at Bailey's Ford. Mr.. Robinson
left last night for Iowa City and
will bring the remains to Central
City today for interrment.- Reporter
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28

81 don't believe bachelors have any
hearts," she said.
"Why, Se're just the men who do
have them," he replied.
"Why is tllnt?" she asked.
Because we haven't lost them"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
A DIN cult Labor,

Labor to keep alive in your breast
that little spark of celestial fire called
conscience.-George Washington.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
VIM. DENNIS.

/, 'ARPtNTER, CONTRACTOR & BUILDER.
- ! an now prepared to do all wors III my
Inc IN good and workmalilike manner. Salts
;,ctlun Guaranteed. Plans and estimates fur.
,lshed Work taken III town or country, Shop
lear the stand tower on West Side Of river.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
Relief From, Ennul

Don't you ever get tired of doing
nothing?" asked one.
"Oh, yes" replied the other lnnguidly
"Well, what do you do them"
"Take a rest"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28

fork visited with Samuel Cunning
ham and wife the first of the week
and attended the Forty hours de-
voticn and were delighted with the
English sermons
Frank Abeln and Ben Kerper of
New Vienna were in this city Fri
day and departed on the afternoon
train for Chicago where they trans
acted business and also to visit with
friends.
Julius Weber and daughter Mary
Of Bremen township were here on
business last Saturday. Mary, who
suffered broken arm in runaway
three weeks ago, is getting along
fine, news her happy friends will te
pleased to hear.-Commercial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
SIMON & ArwArER.

a AKDW ARE, STOVES, TlswARE, ETC
IA Keeps Drst-clnss timer and does
ihot OF repairing wltn neAtness and dispatch
tore opposite First National Bank. Main ST
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-03-28
oENTlsra.

Three little rules we all should keep,
To make life happy and bright,
Smile in the morning, smile at noon,
Take Rocky Mountain Tea at night.
Denton & Ward.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27
Mi. ONkJRE FOUND HIMSELF
IN SORE STRAITS FOR FUNDS
APIECE SOON EXHAUSTED HIS POCKET CHANGE
AND TIE BANKS WERE CLOSED

a dollar piece for eggs and dollar
for a loaf of bread. On these and a
little ham we had to be satisfied. We
reached Oakland last night on a ferry
boat and are now trying to get back
to Los Angeles"
Mr.. Singleton, like thousands of
other people in Oakland, found him
self without funds this morning and
as there are no banks open and none
will open until Monday, he had diff
flculty in securing cash until he met
some one who knew him. The peo-
pie who find themselves without money
in Oakland are numerous and all are
having difficulty in securing cash ow-
ing to the banks and all business
houses being closed by proclamation
of the Governor. Those who are I'M
able to buy food, however, are being
supplied by the local relief committee
and by the various churches, which
are being thrown open to accommodate
the homeless from across the bay.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27

OAKLAND, Cal, April 20-Among
the refugees from San Francisco who
found themselves stranded in this
city today were John Singleton, Los
Angeles millionaire, his wife and her
sister. The Singletons were staying
at the Palace Hotel when the earth
quake shock occurred on Wednesday
morning. Mr.. Singleton gives the fol
lowing account of his experience:
"The shock wrecked the rooms in
which we were sleeping. We managed
to get our clothes on and get out i'm
mediately. We had been at the hotel
only two days and left probably $4,000
worth of personal effects in the room.
After leaving the Palace we Sc
cured an express wagon for S25 to
take us back to the Casino, near Col
den Gate Park, where we stayed We'd
nesday night On Thursday morning
we managed to get a conveyance at
enormous cost and spent the entire
day in getting to the Palace. We paid
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27

SAN FRANCISCO, April 24.-This
was the seventh day since the earth
quake Jared the city so severely and
started the fires that laid it in ashes,
and, as on the preceding days, Tues
day took up the accumulated impetus
of Monday and added much volume of
force of its own, so that Wednesday
will dawn on a situation that is long
way toward the normal
Such marts of trade as remain I'M
burned were opening for the trans
action of ordinary business, temper
airy stglctures were being run up for
the accommodation Of others, clearing
of the devastated area. of its ruins
was vel under way, the inquiry into
the condition of the bank vaults was
completed, The organization and pre-
paration for service of the street rail-
ways were so far ADVANCED that the
company expressed tsEfeadiness to
resume business whenexer the Mayor
would permit; the water company an
nounced the completion of, such re-
pairs as enabled it to supply a total
of twelve million gallons daily.
In fine, there was all the evidence
to put at rest now and forever the
fears of those who predicted that San
Francisco would never rise again.
The citizens of San Francisco had
done so splendidly in the face of such
an appalling catastrophe that some
little CONSERVATION wa screated this
when President Roosevelt's
was read turning over
% Dr. Edward Devine, of the National
Red Cross, the management of relief
measures and the distribution of the
sreat funds so generously appropria-
ed by Congress and recommendations
o the people that their contribution
Il food and moneys should be dis
ributed from the same hand.
Soon Cleared Up.
If there were a momentary feeling
hat the men who had endured the
eat of the burden of the day were be-
Continued on Page Eight.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27
DEATHS HARVEST GROWS
MORE APPALLING
Il Is Now Thought 5000 May Have Per
ished In San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.Two
hundred bodies found in the Potrero
District south Of Shannon street, in
the vicinity Of the Union Iron Works,
We're cremated at the Six-Mile House
Yesterday by the order of the Coroner.
inns information was obtained at the
Board Of Health headquarters today.
Some Of the dead were victims of
FAILING buildings, some were killed in
Ehe fire, but it is believed by the Board
p Health that the majority died from
|'omaine poisoning. So many dead
we're found in this limited area that
cremation was deemed absolutely nee
Fssary to prevent disease.
Inc names of some of the dead were
Earned, but in the majority of cases
|pehtltcation was impossible, owing
L tne mutilation of the features.
systematic search for bodies of
pc victims of the earthquake and fire
h 'e'A- made by the Coroner and !
tate Board of Health Inspectors. The
has been divided into sanitary |
|S'Fleis and squads of searchers have
zen sent out to every quarter. The
lnS Of the burned buildings in the |
|'SiAfss and the older residence Sec
|oA nave sufficiently cooled to make
+ search possible.
ne body of an infant was found in
|e center of Union street near Du-
Pa Jhis morning. There was nothing
which it could be identified. 1t was
Hea' however, that q number of
ofe had camped at this place, and
s presumed that the child died and
le!t when the party was forced to
#ye
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27

even make a prompt report to head
quarters considerable confusion has
resulted in estimating the number of
casualties and exaggerated reports
have resulted.
An interesting item from the Golden
Gate Park district today was the re-
port Of the birth of eighteen babies
These cases have received prompt and
efficient attention, and the mothers
and children removed to the various
maternity hospitals.
Vigorous Measures.
Vigorous measures are being taken
by the Board of Health and the Board
of Public Works to improve the sani-
tary conditions throughout the city.
While not entirely satisfactory at
some places the sanitary conditions
in general are not of yet a serious
menace to the health of the people.
The turning on of considerable water
in the residence district today and a
promise of much more tomorrow will
relieve the mind of all those living in
houses of fear of disease; it is those
thousands camped in the parks and |!
IN every other bit of open ground that |
must receive prompt attention.
The Associated Press representa-
ives today covered the entire area
II the burned section. The circum-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27

bearing the name, "a. Houston"
At noon today reports had been
made by deputies sent out by the
Board of Health of finding of twenty
three bodies in various parts of the
city. The bodies were buried in var
ious places and the graves numbered.
On the steps of the shattered church
and the green slopes of parks and
cemeteries the people of San Francis
co assembled at the usual hours for
religious services, grateful for the OPP
portunity to publicly express thanks
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27

! for their preservation and anxious for
the words of cheer and comfort that
will carry them through future trials.
There was no distinction as to sect
or denomination, the gatherings in
GLIDING as a rule q large per centage
of the families camping or residing
in the vicinity. Catholic clergymen
celebrated masses in the Jewish GEM
etery and every creed knelt with bow
cd heads while the services were in
progress.
No Reliable Estimates.
The total number of bodies recov-
cred and buried up to Sunday night is
500. No complete record can be had
at this time without permits from the
Coroner and the Board OF Health. The
searchers of the Coroners and Board
of Health departments found not more
than twenty bodies today. They were
buried Immediately. Only u few of
these bodies could be identified and
the graves were marked by numbers.
1t is impossible at the present time to
obtain a reliable estimate of the num-
Der of casualties. Whenever a body
is found 1t is buried Immediately with
out any formality whatever and as
these burials have been made at wide
ly separated parts of the city by diff
ferent bodies of searcSers who do not
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27

ference of the area of the great
confagation, as near as could be as
certained by the marking Of CYCLIC
meter, was twenty-six miles, and com
prises the entire business district and
a large section of the residence dis
trict, all of which was densely popula-
ted.
1t was estimated today by compe-
tent insurance authorities that the
loss will aggregate sS0O,0OOOO0 and
on this vast amount of property the
insurance companies carried approx.
lmately s175,OOO.OOO, insurance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27
Past Identification.

-lee bodies were found in the
o1 the houses on Harrison street
"ee2 First and Second. They had
burned beyond possibility Of
rtifcation.
.e BODY Of a man was found in
middle of Silver street, between
and Fourth. A bit of burned
we was found in the pocket
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27
APPALLING
FIGURES.
Seven Square MiIes-26 Miles
Around-$3oo, ooo,Coo Loss.
$175,ooo,oco Insurance.

San Francisco, April 23.-An
Associated Press representative
has covered the entire area Of
the burned section. The circum-
ference of the area of the great
confagration, as near as could
be ascertained by the marking
of a cyclometer, was twenty-six
miles and comprises the entire
business district and a large sec
ton of the residence district, all
of which was densely populated.
The burned area covers seven
square miles.
1t was estimated today by
competent insurance authorities
that the loss will aggregate
S300,000,000 and on this vast
amount of property the insur-
ance companies carried approx
imately $175,OO0,OOO insurance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-04-27
MEMS 6 BOYS CLO1

Every merchant tries you Some of
pathetic All the
body but might convince many
what the
makers we know at the lowest could
the Clothing
cne OBTAIN large discounts and to make low
Columbia We
that
selected
pcae yourself styles and sneak fer bcs
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15

In speaking editorially of the Bryan
tide now running so high, and the pos
sibilities of election, the Washington
Post says:
There is going to be housecleaning
in these United States in 1908, and IT
would be a reckless man who Will
deny that the house, from garrett to
cellar, is sadly in need of thorough
securing The present tenant IS our opu-
lent old friend, the G.. 0. p. that has
allowed too much garbage TO collect
too near the celestial bed. This
garbage must be carted away. The
people have come to accept the theory
that he party in power is entitled TO
the credit for all the good things that
come to them, and it follows that the
party in power must take responsible
ity for Whatever of i'll befalls; and that
is what is giving the tenant in posses
| sion much concern.
! There have been some straws 10
show that the wind is favorable to the
Democracy especially the spring
elections-but much, if not erything
d,pends on Mr.. Bryan and the preach
ments he shall make when he gets
back in August
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15

The good feeling over the country
toward the proposed candidacy OF W IL
liam Jennings Bryan for president is
the natural outcome of conditions and
the aggressive honesty of Mr. Bryan.
Ten years ago anu sly years ago Mr.
Bryan was as voice in the wilder
ness. The evils he pointed out were
laughed.st and scotfed at as the chin
erieal vaporings of brain bsset by
strange vagaries. The telling argu-
ment and the incisiye logic with which
he defended his opinions were lost on
the great majority of the people.
Seeking only the truth, voicing it
with honesty and sincere conviction
Mr.. Bryan is in no way second to any
Americans in the hearts of his contry-
men.
Time has no Oblivion for him and
the principles he represents. Equity
and Justice to all are engraved too deep
ly in the hearts of the majority of the
people to allow the gracious issues for
which he stands to be submerged be-
meath the slime of corporate attack and
the subtleties of sophistication.
Men and measures are necessary to
redeem the people of the United States
from the dominationl of concentrated
wealth. Men whose heartstrings pull
sat with feeling, whose minds are
attuned to suffering and abuse, are
seeded in his commercial redemption.
Mfr. Blyan stands head and shoulders
above any other man in the Demo
cratic party as the man of the hour.
His measures are those reeded.
The growing apprehension among
the Republicans that Mr.. Roosevelt
will be needed to defeat Mr.. Bryan is a
mistake. No Republican, muchless
Theodore Roosevelt, could defeat him
at the polls. Not only would the pee
pie oppose a third term-but the rough
rider is not the popular idol of two
WARS agenor of six mouths ago
The incident with Sens. Bailey and
Tillman opened the eyes of thousands
to the fact that Mr.. Roosevelt is more
of partisan than reformer, more in,
tent on personal applause than the
welfare of all the people, and more
y acquainted with him dreamed.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Big Dam Completed.

The work of constructing the great
water gate in the Shenandoah river at
Millville. Jefferson county, w. Va, for
the, power plant of the Winchester and
Washington City Railway company
was completed last Thursday aud the
water diverted from the river into the
large raceway at the rate of 10 feet 8
second. work on the rest of the electric
power station is being rushed, and
when completed lit will have 5000
horsepower capacity, which will bs
used for Illuminating and power pur'
poses in winchester, BerryVille, Charles
Town and other places in the vicinity,
as well as for the trolley line from
Charles town to washington and on ts
Baltimore.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Commencement Exercises.

The annual commence ment eXer-
cises of Shepherd college, State Nor
NAL school, were held at Shepherds
town, and a very large crowd from
this and adjoining counties was pres
ent. There were seven graduates-Jesse
II. Cook, William Guy Donley, Allen
Luther Poftenberger, John ID. May.
Mary Rickard Pendleton, Alice NJ.
Banks and Agnes Cady-each of nom
delivered an grafton. Several members
of the state board of regents were
there and addressed the school.
The prizes that had been awarded
and in which great interest was man
ifested, were presented by>Hon. Stuart
II. Bowman, of Philippi, as follows
! The IL. l.. Snyder gold medal for the
best all round student, to Jesse H.
| Cook; the J. ID. Muldoon gold medal
for loyalty to duty, to Miss Ellis
Johnson; the DR., Hugh n. Leavsll
gold medal, for greatest proficiency in
chemistry, to Miss Agnes Cady; the j.
G. Knutti gold medal, for the best
drilled cadet to J N. Garnott.
The diplomas were presented to the
graduates by Hon. Ira E. Robinson, o.
Grafton.
The diplomas We're presented to the
graduates by Hon. Ira +. Robinson, o.
| Grafton.