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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
TEN ARE KILLED
IN TRAIN WRECK
FrishtfuI Disaster on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Near Clover
Junction, Pa,

Altoona, Pa, May TEN persons
are dead as the result of the head-on
collision on the Pennsylvania railroad,
negr Glover Creek junction. Six were
killed outright and four died as re-
suit of injuries received. About TWEEN
ty of the passengers and train crew
were more or less seriously injured,
but as far as is known all will recover.
The dead: J. w. Wagner, Mitfiin-
town, Pa, postal clerk; ]. w. Cox,
Dowington, Pa, postal clerk; -
Schuyltz, Washington, ID. c., postal
clerk; = Jones, residence not known,
postal clerk; f. G. Harder, Har-
risburg. Pa, brakeman; unknown
woman, supposed to be from Dun
cannon, Pa; Max Tarlove, South Nor
walk, Conn.,, in charge of shipment
OF horses; ]. d. Conoer, travelling
salesman for Hunker, Neil & Forbes,
147 Fifth avenue, New York; unknown
man; ]. w. Herr, Jersey City, baggage
master.
The accident is attributed to the
bursting Of an air brake hose. Both
locomotives were wrecked. Six cars
five mail cars and a coach We're
caught in the smash-up. The dead and
injured We're passengers on the coach.
The accident appears to have result
ed primarily from n misunderstanding
of orders on the part Of the train crew
Of the Chicago and st. Louis express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
BAILEY'S FORD.

S. Shaw visited at the home of
j. W. Hartman, Sunday of last week.
Roy and Avis Grommon, spent
Sunday, of last week, at the home,
of @. Fl. Davis, of Rock Prairie.
Mrs. Trumblee, returned to her
home at Lamont, last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kertain, were
in Manchester, Tuesday of last week.
Miss Nellie Grapes, is spending a
few days with her sister, Mrs. D.
Blanchard, of Masonville.
Mrs. G. B. Davis and Mrs, R. E..
Grommon, were shopping in Man
chester, last Thursday.
Will Claus had business in Man
chester, last Thursday.
Miss Mary Trumblee of Lamont
is spending few days, with her
sister, Mrs. Fl. B. Hersey.
Tillman Grapes had business in
Manchester last Saturday.
Mrs. r. z. Grommon and son Chas.
were in Manchester last Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09

VIII Rettlg OF New Vienna was
transactlng business in Dyersville
Monday.
Ben Kerper of New Vienna was
in this city Monday and;departed on
the noon train for Dubuque.
Frank Overman of Petersburg
was calling on his numerous friends
in Dyersville Tuesday.
l. Diers of New Vienna was in
Dyersville Saturday on business.
Henry Meis of near New Vienna
was transacting business in Overs
vile Monday.
81. Mensen of Northfork was
among the many Dyersville callers
Saturday.
Frank Overmann of Petersburg
was in Dyersville few hours Tues
day on business.
B. Herbers of New Vienna was a
Dyersville caller Monday.
Steve Fireman. Of New Vienna
was among the Dyersville callers
Monday.
Rev. Father Pope of New Vienna
was passenger to Dubuque Mon
day.
Messrs. Jerry Murphy, John H.
White, John Benn, Charles Brewer,
Tom Reynolds and Ignatz Besler of
Northfork were here on business last
Saturday.
Messrs. Geo. Ham, G. E. Georgen,
Will Sharp and Frank Whiting went
to Manchester last Saturday where
they attended the republican con-
vention Of Delaware county. They
went as delegates from Northfork
township.
Theo. Wolf and Otto Kroening
+ Coyle, South Dakota, were callers
ct this Office Tuesday They are wit
aesses in a case pending in court
at Dubuque. Mr.. Wolf moved to
Dakota several months ago. He was
for many years resident of North
fork township. His friends here
were glad to see him.
Miss Anna Klostermann Of Peters
burg and her aunt, Miss Kate Klos-
termann, were in town Tuesday Wis
iting at the home of their uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kirchoff,
lSr. From here they departed for
Remsen where they will spend sew
eral weeks with T. j. Klostefmann
and family, formerly residents Of
| this city They will also go to Ad-
rian, Mimi, where they will attend
the reading Of the first holy mass Of
Rev. A. Hennekes, which takes place
May 10th.
| A burglar gained entrance into the
residence of Mrs. Herman Goerdt
Tuesday night througha window and
was ransacking the place when his
presence was discovered. Chas and
Frank Goerdt started down stairs to
investigate and arrived in time to
see hurried exit There were fumes
of drugs in the house which it is sup
pose was employed blythe burglar to
put the occupants into the hands Of
Morpheos, while he accomplished
his work.
! The jury in the case of Egan
against the Chicago Great Western
Railway, returned a verdict against
the railroad company for $4,000.
A plain statement of the case is that
Egan was conductor on Great
Western way freight between Du-
buque and Oelweln. In August
1904, at the station Of Graf while
the train was switching in the yards
he was thrown from car in which
he was unloading some goods and
received injuries from which he died
in few minutes. The further allie
CATION was made that the engineer
packed into the car without the
proper signal.-Commercial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
NATIONAL Legislature
Synopsis of the Proceedings in the
Senate and House OF
Representatives,

6yEOpslS Oh VIC HFOCcculU8U an GRO
Senate and House OF
Representatives.
Washington, May 4.-The last day
for general debate in the senate on the
railroad rate bill was fully occupied.
Nelson spoke against Bailey's amend
ment. Tillman then, in an effort to
show why judges should not be given
power to enforce rate divisions, made
an indictment of the federal bench
from the supreme court down, citing
Instances where he thought judges had
acted and decided improperly especial
ly as to iniunctions. The army appro-
priation bill was passed.
The naval appropriation bill, which
carries nearly $1OOOOO,OOO forthenaval
establishment, was taken up by the
house, but little progress was made.
Williams Of Mississippi in furtherance
of his effort to get action on the state
hood bill called for quorum three
times and stopped debate until 1t was
obtained. Speeches We're made on the
tariff and other not pertinent subjects.
Washington, May 5. = The senate
entered upon the consideration of
amendments to the railroad rate bill
under the fifteen-minute rule, but made
little progress. Lodges provision bring
ing oil pipelines within the terms Of
the bill was unanimously agreed to,
and includes pipe line across the
isthmus of Panama. A proposition to
exclude refrigerator cars from the re
quirements of the bill was defeated.
An executive session was held. The
presidents message transmitting Gar
fields oil freight report was read. Ad-
journed to Monday.
The house spent another day in con-
sideration of the naval appropriation
BILL the speeches in large measure be-
ing in support Of the bill and the naval
programme therein outlined. The presi-
dents message on the oil Investigation
was read and both sides Of the house
fell over each other in their eagerness
to applaud its sentiments. No business
of importance was done.
Washington, May THE house com.
pleted general debate on the navy and
army appropriation bill, johnson of
South Carolina and Bartholdt of Mis-.
souri, spoke against an increase of the
Of the navy, declaring that building
ships to use in war was not the way to
secure peace. Weeks of Massachusetts,
defended the strong navy idea.
The senate was not in session.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
THORPE.

The pleasant face of Jack Reichard
was seen on our streets last Tues
day.
Miss Kate Funk is assisting Mrs.
A. Clark with house work.
A. Bowers Of Strawberry Point
spent the past two weeks at the
home of his son, r. II. Bowers.
The Ladies Aid Society met last
week Thursday with Mrs. Frank
Schmock. Proceeds $lG5. A good
time is reported.
Miss Alice Billhorn is assisting
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
sInkixg 1t Worse.

What silly verses that woman is re-
citing!'
~ wrote them. sir!"
"Ah-oh. yes-to be sure-clever
lines, but horribly delivered, don't you
know. Woman must be fool to bun
gle 'em SO. Who is shew
.sMy wife. sIr!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
LAMONT.

The Dubuque Baptist Association
is in session in Lamont today (Wed-
nesday) May SO and good program
has been thoughtfully prepared to
which all are invited.
Miss Veretta Voorhees, is here and
is our efficient Hello girl.
F. w. Stephenson and wife enter
tanned the Bible class last evening.
e. S. Cowles spent a few days of
last week in Manchester visiting his
two sons and their families.
The many friends of VIM. and Lu-
ella O'Brien tender them heartfelt
sympathy in the loss of their little
daughter, Mabel. But they have
the pleasant memories of her life
and the blessed privilege of clasp
ing her beautiful, reckoning hands
in the realms above.
Several from Lamont will attend
the inauguration of Rev. VIM.
Shanklin in Fayette. May 90.
Mrs. V. Zemanek visited her sis
tiers, Mesdames Eller and Risk in
Oelwein last Thursday.
Lamont is delighted at the pros
poets of another fine brick block.
The bank company and G. T. Ross
and on the verge Of identifying La
mont wonderfully. Let the good
work go on. One good act done is
worth one thousand in contempla-
ton.
The Epworth League nominated
Mesdames j. F. Davidson, T. w.
Stephenson, M. P. Sager and Miss
Mary Young as delegates to attend
the convention now in progress in
Fairbank.
Mrs. Mabel Franks Young is here
from Des Moines for a few weeks
visit with h 9 parents, Joseph
Franks and wife and her brother, j.
M. and wife. Mrs. Young has been
at Hot Springs, Ark mostly all win
ter because of serious throat trouble
f. Z. Peet and wife in hopes of
lettering the health of both, are
going to Dakota, their P. o. is Mil
nor, N. Dakota, and there they will
till the soil, raise stock, etc., we
wish them success and happy life.
Married, Ralph Strong Of Scott to
Miss Ollie Manley of Lamont, We'd
nesday, April Is.
Mrs. @. A. Griesse and two chill
dren of Rock Rapids are here visit
ing her parents, August Kleinsorge
and wife, her sisters, Mesdames
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Rosewater Would Wear q Toea.

Omaha, May THE candidacy of
Edward Rosewater, proprietor Of the
Omaha Bee. for the Republican NOM
nation for United States senator ut
the coming state convention, was an
nounced this morning in The Bee in
a signed article by his son, Victor
Rosewater, managing editor. Rosewat-
err senior is ut present in Rome as the
official representative Of the United
States at the universal postal congress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09

London, May 5.--The British am
bassador at Constantinople presented q
note to Turkey demanding their COM
plete withdrawal of Turkish troops
from Egyptian territory. The note is
practically an ultimatum and con.
stitutes Great Britain's last word on
the encroachment of Turkey on the
Sinaftic neninSula,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Mrs. 81. Heyer through houseclean-

ny.
Maude Croyle was sewing at the
George White home last week.
Mrs. Billhorn visited her daughter
Mrs. D. Sark several days last week.
Earnest Munger and sister, Mrs.
Henderson,, were Manchester call
ers last Thursday.
Mrs. Dick White called on Mrs.
Adelbert Clark last Tuesday even
ing.
w. B. First and wife visited at Man
chester last Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
j. II. TEwARr
ALEX. eErs1RoM.
psNT,srs.
poRMAN saos

DENTIST. Once on Franklin Street. north
- Of tho Globe Hotel, Manchester, iowa.
Dental Surgery In all it, branches, Makes
At ofnee on Saturday..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
rHos. GIVEN
CARPENTER AND BUILDER. Shop on
" Howard st.. cart OF Mertz' barn. Tel 26O
Low Rates to California.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL
RAILWAY.

$57.lO to San Francisco or Los Angel
es and return via Omaha or Kansas City.
$88. 80 to San Francisco or Los Angeles
and re urn via st. Paul and Portland.
Tickets will be on sale April 25 to
May .. Final return limit July 81, 1906.
Choice of routes. Liberal stop-overs ais
lowed.
For further information regarding
rates, routes or train service, see nearest
ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee
u st. Paul Railway, or write to-day to
F. A. MILLER,
General Passenger Agent,
Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Iowa Girl WEEDS Hawaiian.

Davenport, Ia, May albert Fay
erweather Along of Honolulu, H. L.,
was married here to Miss Annie Eliz-
aheth Whiting Of this city. The bride
is niece of Admiral Whiting Of the
United States navy and the groom is
member of the noted Along family,
millionaire residents of Honolulu. He
is graduate Of Harvard. The br.ual
couple left for n wedding tour Of the
east and will sail In June for Honolulu.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09

Chicago, May 1.-THE American Re
serve Bond company, which has been
thrown into the receivership of the
Western Trust and Savings bank, will
be able to pay back to its investors be-
tween So aud so per cent, SO it is said.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Governor Hoch Renomtnated.

Topeka, Kan, May 4.-Governor
Hoch was renolninated by the Repub-
lican state convention by reclamation
and was given great demonstration.
The entire machine" or railroad
ticket, won by vote of nearly 2
to /. In his speech Of acceptance
Governor Hoch referred to the re-
cent kissing incident and denounced
the "ghouls of society and polecats
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
ATTORNEYS

CIV. DuHHAh. I. 3. sTILls W. u. HoRRIs
DUNHAM. NORRIS q sTILEo,
A TORNEYS AT Law AND NOTARIES
a Public. Special attention eiyen 10 Colieo.
Hohs INSURANCE, Real Estate and Loan Aets.
Shoeln City Hall Block. Manchester. L.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
DUNDEE.

Mr.. H. Spouss from Lamont visit
ed Mr.. VIM. Bellon over Sunday.
Mr.. Morse and O. G. Clark of
Manchester were in town last week.
Mrs Schrader returned from a
visit with friendsaround Edgewood.
Mrs Thompson from Manchester
is the guest of Sam Jones family.
Sam Jones was visitor in Dubu-
que last week.
Mrs. Nash left Dundee last week
for visit in MINI. with her folks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
A Counter Attraction.

A recent visitor to Beaconsfield
churchyard asked middle aged native
Of the village to be directed to the
graves of Burke and Waller. The man
said he had no recollection Of any such
persons having been buried there.
But" he added, you see that little
chemists shop over there? That's the
shop where Devereux, the trunk mur-
der man, used to be an apprenticev'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Two Killed in saloon Fight

Greensburg, Ind, May Pheasant
and Winfield Land are dead and JEFF
Williams is fatally injured as result
Of n desperate pistol battle late at
night in saloon at New Point, six
miles from here Garfield A. Williams
and William Bare, the other particle
pants In the fight, are in jail.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Sugar Rebaters indicted,

New York, May 7.-Seven indict-
ments charging giving and receiving
rebates have been returned by the fed
cral grand jury in New York against
the New York Central and Hudson
river railroad, the American Sugar Re-
filming company and individual officers
and subsidiary corporations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09

Chicago, May 4.-John II. Walsh,
former railroad owner and president
of the Chicago National bank. waived
hearing before United States Com
missioner Mark A. Foote, and was
bound over to the federal grand jury
under $4,000 bonds. He must answer
the charge Of making false report
to the comptroller Of the currency.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09

Judge" said Mrs. Starvem to the
magistrate. who had recently come to
board with her. I'm particularly anx-
ious to have you try this chicken SOUP"
II have tried It," replied the magis.
trate, land my decision is that the
chicken has proved an alibi." Ex.
change.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
would Probe second. Class M.tter

Would Probe Second. Glass Matter.
Washington, May Z. - Postmaster
General Cortelyou has recommended to
congress the appointment of commits
sion to inquire into the subject of Sec.
ond-class mail matter with view to
ascertaining what notifications Of the
present second-class laws are neces-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Death of Mrs. Henry H. Honore.

Chicago, May T. Mrs. Henry H.
Honore. mother of Mrs. Potter Palmer,
and pioneer resident Of Chicago, is
dead at her home here as the result Of
n fall last Wednesday,. For several
years she had lived in almost absolute
seclusion on account of III health. She
was 80 years Of age.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Renominated to Congress.

Waterloo, H., May 4.-Congressman
B. p. Birdsall was chosen by the Re
publicans Of the Third district to sue
coed himself. Governor Cummins was
Endorsed in resolution, as were also
the Iowa delegation In congress and
President Roosevelt The Cummins'
resolution called for the support Of the
district for the governor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
DYERsv1LLE.

Will Rettig of New Vienna was
transactlng business in Dyersville
Mondoy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
PREPARING TO REBUILD
Work of Tearing Down Ruins At San
Francisco Goes on All Sunday
Many Sightseers.

San Francisco, May THE first
accident in connection with the dyna.
hitting Of dangerous walls by the en-
gineers of the army has taken place
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09

CHKAP--Residence Properly in this city
Enquire Of Bronson 4 Carr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Murder Over a Pint Of Bet

Murder Over a Pint of Beer.
Fort Dodge, Ia, May 2.-During
quarrel over the price of point Of
beer AL Freht struck Will Church a
terrific blow on the jaw, killing him
Instantly. Freht Is bartender.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Judge Found Dead I'm Bed,

Freeport. ILL.,, May Judge Henry
@. Hyde, prominent here as lawyer,
was found dead in bed. He was 20
years old. Deceased was the father
of Henry NJ. Hyde, author and
journalist
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Receiver for Insurance COMPANY.

Chicago, May IA petition for a
receiver for the Traders Fire Insur-
ance company was filed in the circuit
court. The matter was argued before
Judge Mack and Byron l.. Smith, pres
ident of the Northern Trust company,
was appointed receiver.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
A Cure.

HAS your health improved of late7"
Eyes. I've been visiting among stran-
gers who didn't keep talking to me
about 1t all the time" Cleveland
Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
New Head of a State College.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, May al. d.
Vance, superintendent of Linn county
public schools, has been appointed SUI
perlntendent Of the Vinton State Col
lege for the Blind succeeding I. f.
McCune, resigned,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09

of the press" for the manner in
which they used the name of re-
spectacle woman. He was heartily
cheered by 5000 people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09

Cedar Rapids, Ia, May captain
]. j. Snouffer, one of the most promi-
nent pioneers of eastern Iowa, is dead,
aged 81 years. He was veteran Of
the Mexican war.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Well Known Risk Man Dead.

Milwaukee, May 7.--Daniel e. Muir
ply, well known in life insurance cir
cles, is dead after several months Ill.
ness of liver trouble. He was 60
vaars nf ago
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
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 an
estate. Is a bargain at $1,000 per
acre, which will buy it if taken soon.
240 acre farm II miles southeast
of Manchester; l4O acres under inn
proyement, 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.
COLLINGE & DUNHAM.
15tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09

indianapolis, Ind, May 7.-Interna.
tional Typographical union reports
show that the strike for the elght-hour
day has cost that organization over
100000 to date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
Spring Valley Press suspends,

SPFIHR sHHey ETess 5uspeHuH.
Spring Valley, ILL.,, May 5.-The
Spring Valley Press. weekly publica-
ton, has suspended publication. The in
dustrial depression resulting from the
miners strike Is given as the cause.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-09
DELHI.

Rev. H. P. Mcbride is assisting in
revival meetings at Wyoming.
l.. Hogg and wife moved into the
Rimmer house Tuesday.
Z. @. Perkins and B. w. Hold
ridge were Manchester visitors Mon
day.
A. NJ. Fleming who has been in
Seoba, Miss, the past winter is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. G. F. Fleming
and wife.
Mesdames e. O. White and f. e.
Stimson were in Manchester shop
ping Wednesday.
Mrs. Hattie Bentz was in Month
cello Tuesday.
N. s. Flack was down from the
Point Wednesday.
Mr.. j. w. Swineburne and wife
were in Manchester Wednesday.
Misses Gussie Bondman n d
Daphne Boomer went to Fairbanks
Monday as delegates to the Epworth
League convention.
Thos. Silnons went to Danbury,
Neb., last Tuesday to look after his
farming interests.
E. @. Perkins and E. R. Stone
went as delegates to the convention
at Waterloo last Thursday.
Mrs. Bentz is moving to Fayette
this week.
Will Wilson and Charlie Lutcs
were in Cedar Rapids last week.
Miss Lisle Corkin is assisting in
F. N. Byerly's store.
Mr.. Geo. Pulver and wife visited
her parents at Hopkinton the first
of the week.
Word comes from Haley, Idaho,
that Chas. Doolittle who is living
with his daughter, Mrs. G. r. Har-
ris, has suffered a stroke Of paraly.
sis.
Mr.. Berkey and wife of Manches.
ter are visiting at the Rimmer home