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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
IMPORTANT TO CHICAGO
Council Is for sb-Cent Gas, Popular
Vote on City Ownership and
Higher Licenses.

Chicago, Feb. 15.--The city council
at special meeting took action on
three important propositions affecting
the city. An ordinance fixing the price
to be paid for gas by consumers at So
cents, instead of 80 cents and 81, as
heretofore, was passed over the veto
Of the mayor by vote of 81 to 10; an
ordinance placing the saloon license ut
5000 instead of $500 was agreed to
80 to 32-but the mayor ruled that 36
votes - the constitutional majority -
were needed to pass 1t; 30 that subject
will come up again.
The other important action was the
ordering that the question of voting
$75,0OO,OOO for the purchase Of the
street railways for the city be sub
mitted to the voters of the city at the
next election. The saloon license ques-
ton came before the council on ma
jority committee report favoring 81 600
and minority report favoring 5000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Duluth, Mimi, Feb. 19.-The wood
Ell working house of the Duluth grain
elevator plant of Il. II. Peavey u Co.,
of Minneapolis, was burned to the
ground with its contents. The loss OH
the grain and house is estimated at
$1,0OOO0O, and is fully coverd by in.
surance. The elevator was known as
the "PV" and it is the receiving and
shipping house for the great Peavey
concerns storage house with a capac
ity of 100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Wichita, Kan, Feb. 15.-Colonel II.
G. Toler, in his day one of the best
known turfmcn in the west. died at st.
Francis hospital here. aged 60 years.
Colonel Toler came here before the
boom. twenty years ago, a wealthy
man. He died poor. At one time he
owned the finest farm stock farm in
the west. where the present town Of
Tolerville. Kan, now stands. There
he raised many fast horses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Hopkinton, and he and his wife are
members Of the Eastern Star chapter.
They are highly esteemed by the
members of both fraternities. The
Leader is more than pleased to eN-
tend congratulations to its old
friends on this anniversary occasion,
and joins with the community in
wishing for many happy returns
of the day and many recurring
anniversaries Of alike nature. Hop
kinton Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Famous Case Is Decided.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The famous
case Of the state of Missouri VS.. the
state of Illinois, involving the right
of the city of Chicago to divert its
sewage into the Mississippi river
through the Chicago sanitary canal
and the Illinois river, was decided by
the supreme court of the United States
in favor of Illinois. Justice Holmes
delivered the opinion of the court,
which was that Missouri did not prove
its case. There was no dissention.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Doirv and Food Show onens.

Chicago, Feb. 1G.-The national dairy
and food show opened ut the Coliseum,
and the exhibition will continue until
Feb. "a. Among the exhibitors are the
Federation of Womens Clubs, the
commissary department of the United
States army, the National Consumers
League. the National Association of
State Dairy and Food Departments,
the dairy division of the United States
department of agriculture, National
Stewards association and state food
commissions of several states
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
TO time added gentler melody to he
feaSf of sound

TO time added gentler melody to he
feast of sound.
Washington, Feb. 10. - Represent
alive and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth
who We're married at the White House
Saturday, passed Sunday very quietly
Mt Friendship" the country home Of
John Il. Mclean. at Tennalytown,
which they are making their tempo.
rary headquarters. The weather was
pleasant most of the day, and the
couple took Il stroll around the beauti-
full grounds surrounding the place. The
gates of the grounds We're closed dur
ing the day.
Honeymoon in Cuba.
Washington, Feb. 10.-Mr. and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth will spend por-
tion of their honeymoon in Cuba.
They left Friendship the country
estate of John Mclean, where they
went after the wedding, in the morn
ing in large automobile and rode to
Alexandria, Va, where they boarded
the private car Elysian. which was at
tached TO the Washington and South
western limited train OH the Southern
railway, leaving Alexandria at Ills
a. IN. They wifi go to Tampa, Fla,
via Jacksonville, where they will take
a boat for Havana, arriving there
Thursday morning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Notice Of Final Report.
STATE OF IOWA. Delaware coun,y,-s

DIAT II UT IOW n, DBIHWHTH CUUNEVI-ES.
In di.trc ct court, March Term, 1906.
In the matter o. the estate Of Oscar We'lman,
deceased. To Ida l.. Wellman, .. z. Weliman,
George Welm IN. Aaron l.. Wrllman, Fran G..
Wciman. r. j. Wellnan. Sankey N. WelInan,
Olive +. Wellman, heirs at law Of Oscar Veil
man. deceased:
You are hereby notified that on or before the
the lst day Of March. 10 q. there viii BIZ Il ed In
the Office Of the Clerk of the ID strict Curt Of
Delaware County. Iowa. the final report of q. o.
OF s es to o. NE SAID
will he made ut the next regular March term of
said Court for the approval Of said report and
the final discharge OK Said Administrator herein.
Said mat'er will be CALLED up for a hearing aud
disposition TN the second day Of said term If
Court, which commences at the Court House at
Manchester, Iowa. on the 18th day of March.
1906. y U. ToRREY, administrator.
BY YoRAN ARNOt ID & YoN.N AND
DuNliAM NORRIS g. STILES. his Attorney.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Missouri Pacific Train wrecked.

st. Louis, Feb. 15.-Nlissouri Pacific
fast mail train No. Z, which left st.
Louis for Kansas City at 3:O5 in the
morning, jumped the track ut $50
~, while crossing the Gasconado
bridge, lightweight miles west of
st. Louis, the scene of the "Gasconade
horror" of fifty Years ago. -Four men
were hurt, two dangerously two mail
cars burned and two We're partly de,
molished in running off the approach
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Cadets to Abolish nas;n

Annapolis, Md. Feb. 1a.-Ihe sec
ond class of midshipmen, which is nos
the senior class Of the naval araaea.y
and which numbers the nl,!shi,,"' -
officers among its members. has take
action as n class in favor of the ~
ishiGent of llazing. The action is iii u!
fern Of Il resolution which will b.
llefore tlie congressional cominittaero',
engaged in the Investigation OF tie ST..
;cet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
SOME WEDDING GIFTS NOTED
Those So Far Received Tint Are Mos
Beautiful and Costly.

Beautiful and Costly.
Following is a list of the important
wedding gifts sent to Miss Alice Roose-
welt:
Jeweled bracelet and set of SaXony
china from Emperor William of Ger
many.
Table of Italian mosaic work, show
ing scenes from Italian cities, from the
king of Italy.
Rolls of embroidered and brocaded
silk from the empress of China.
Necklace of pearls, valued at $685.
600. from the Cuban government.
Piece of Gobelin tapestry, valued at
$4,000 from the French government.
Mosaic work, copy of painting of
the Vatican collection, from Pope Pi-
us Y.
Two Sevres vases from President
Loubet, of France.
Antique piece of jcwelry from King
Alfonso of Spain.
Antiqueha nd-painted fan, dated back
to the period of Louis WI. from vi
comte de Chambrun, of the French
legation.
Necklace of diamonds weighing
three-quarters of carat each from her
liance.
Dozen Dresden china desert plates
from the German ambassador and Bar
oness Speck Won Sternerbg.
Eight pieces of silver lined with gold,
from the Cuban minister and Nine.
Quesado.
Table set af Tiffany Favril glass
from the New York members of the
house Of representatives.
Necklace and pendant of aqua ma
rine and diamonds, worth $1,000, from
members of the Taft party.
Dog collar of pearls and diamonds
from Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw
Reid.
Gold and silver loving cup from the
Ohio delegation in the house of repre-.
sentatives.
Diamond necklace from her father,
President Roosevelt
Solid gold Krag-Jorgensen rifle from
the officers of the United States army.
Silver service from the Rough Rid.
ers' association.
Two diamond lockets from Secretary
of War and Mrs. Taft.
Carved loving cup from the house
Of representatives committee on for
eign affairs.
Set Of silver knives. forks and spoons
from Secretary and Mrs. Bonaparte.
Silver miniature of the steamship
Manchuria, on which the Taft party
went to the Orient, from Secretary
Bonaparte.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Chicago. Feb. II. John Mueller
(white) and Robert Newcomb (colored)
We're hanged in Chicago, one for muir
dering his wife and children, the other
for numbering his mistress. her negro
companion and a policeman. Great ef-
fort was made to prove Mueller insane,
a judge even postponins the hanging
in order to permit the examination of
Mueller by an alienist, who, however,
reported him sane
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Chicago, Feb. 19.-Attorneys repre-
scnting number of creditors have
filed an involuntary petition i'll bank.
luptcy and a petition for receiver in
the United States district court against
Frank NJ. Creelman, who has extensive
lumber interests throughout the south,
nnd who is a son of Il. L. Creelman.
one Of the directors Of the Bank OF
America, lately put into receivers
hands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
j. L. KELSEY.
Traffic Manager, NJ. & 0. Ry,
WILL ATTRACT CALIFORNIA
TOURISTS.

Decidedly out Of the ordinary is q
booklet on California issued by the
passenger department of the Chicago,
Milwaukee Il st. Paul railway From
q typographical standpoint it is exceed
ingly attractive, while the description
of winters summer garden" is entic-
ing. One merit the publication has il
that of telling all that is essential for q
prospective tourist and then stopping
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Sent to any address for six cents
postage. f. A. MILLER, General
Passenger Agent, {. M u ST. p. Ry j,
Chicago. 8lw
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Alice Roosevelt Given in
Marriage to Ohio
Congressman.
CEREMONY AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Most Brilliant Affair OF Its Kind
Ever Celebrated in
Washington.
Ono Thousand Invited Guests Com.
posed of Diplomats, Ohicials
and Social Leaders Wit.
ness Ceremony.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Miss Alice
eldest daughter of the pres
ident of the United States, was mar
ried to Representative Nicholas Long
worth, of Ohio, Mt noon in the east
room of the White House.
The most distinguished statesmen
of the land, lights of literature, lions
of society, and captains of industry
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Des Moines, Feb. 1G.-A general cru
SADIE against drug stores alleged to
have violated the Iowa prohibitory law
has been begun by the State Anti-Sa-
loon League. A score of injunctions
was secured prohibiting the dealers
from continuing the alleged illegal sale.
Officers of the league say the crusade
will extend throughout the Stnte
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Deal in Electric Property.

Davenport, Ia, Feb. 10. Papers
have been signed here by which east
ern capitalists buy all traction, cleo
trio light, power, and gas property
franchises in Davenport, Ia, and Rock
Island and Moline. ILL.,, and the inter
urban line from these three cities to
Watertown, Ill. The purchase price
is approximately SGOOO,OOO.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
AND PAT GROVE GETS OFF
In Spite of Letter in Which He Con.
fessed His Guilt and Begged Inter-
CesSiOn of a Priest.


Omaha, Feb. 17.-The jury in the
trial of Pat Grove, charged with the
robbery of Edward A. Cudahy, the
Omaha packer, of $4,000 in connection
with the kidnapping of the latetr's son
five years ago. after fifteen hours de-
liberation brought in n verdict of not
guilty.
The evidence offered by the state
of Groves guilt was positive in a let
ter he wrote to Roman Catholic
priest confessing the crime, begging
the priest to intercede for him with
Cudahy and Offering to return $4,000
of the money IL he was not prose
cuted. The letter was read in court
to the jury after a vigorous effort to
keep it ont made by the lawyers for
the defense
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Mrs. Eckles, who was on trial in
the district court at Marion last
week, for the killing Of a constable
while he was taking from her. her
exempt property, was found guilty
of manslaughter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Chief Detective Accused.

Des AIoines. H., Feb. 19.-Three
women have charged Chief of Detec-
tives Eli Hardin with hugging and
kissing them in his private office when
they We're called there on business.
The police and fire commission was
asked to remove the chief.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Mrs. Clara Wilson Dead.

Towanda, Pa, Feb. 10.-Mrs. Clara
Wilson. sister of the late 2. p. Bliss,
and singing evangelist, quite widely
known in this country and Great
Britain, is dead of heart failure, aged
63 years. Mrs. Wilson was associated
with Francis Murphy in Temperance
work for several years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

New York, Feb. 5.-Recommenda
tions that legal proceedings be insti
tuted to recover compaign contribu
tons made by the New York Life In
srlraHce company We're submitted tt
the trustees of that company by tho
special investigating committee headed
by Thomas p. Fowler. 1t is recon-
mended that the money be recovered
from such officers and trustees n:
counsel shall decide are liable there
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

MRS. NICHOLAS LoNGwoRTH
life and from almost every cline and
corner Of the globe-came to pay
homage to the happy couple and to
swell the throng at the most brilliant
wedding the capital has even seen.
Thirty-seven foreign ambassadors
and ministers We're in attendance to
extend the Fluctuations of their sover.
eigns and peoples. Cabinet officers,
senators, the bridegroom's colleagues
in the house, and the intimate per-
sonal friends of the Roosevelt and
Longworth families in Washington,
New York and Cincinnati We're in.
Guided among the fortunate thousand
invited to witness the marriage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Cummins HAS TROUBLES off His own

Dcs Moines, Ia, Feb. Ex-Governor
A. b. Cummins has written to Thos.
w. Lawson, of Boston, notifying him
that he cannot serve on the commission
suggested by Lawson TO vote proxies
held by him In the New York Life aud
Mutual Life companies
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
CHE Demofrat.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 81, 1906.

Pat Grove, the alleged kidnapper
Of young Cudahy, has been aquitted,
the state not having been able by
its evidence to positively identify
Grove as one of the kidnappers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Total. $685. 40 SOS 40
Estimates TO. tn } next scho | ysar.
II is estimated by tho Board OF Direc nIs
that there will be requir. d to BIO raised by
tax .ticn for the suppcrt of the schools during
For School on fuld $1,000
For Teachers fund $500
For contingent fund 1900
Dated eb. 90 1905 JOS. HUTCHINSON.
President.
e. Il, STILES.
Secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Wears Diamond Necklace.

The gown had Il long court train OF
superb silver brocade. The bodice was
made high, without Il collar, was trim
med with rare old point lace and the
elbow sleeves We're finished with the
same filmy material. The sleeves just
met the long white gloves.
a voluminous tulle veil, almost COM
pletely envcloping the slender, grace
full figure of the charming bride, was
held in place by dainty clusters Of
orange blossoms. The tiny slippers
were fashioned from silver brocade
and instead of buckets tulle bows were
Worn with tiny clusters Of orange
flowers.
The only jewels Worn by the bride
was the superb diamond necklace
which was the gift of the groom.
Buffet Break fast Served.
Breakfast was then served in the
spacious state dining room by a fa-
nous New York caterer. 1t was buff
fct repast, for lack of space, forbade
any attempt at seating the guests, but
this informal arrangement added not
a little to its pleasure. Judges of the
supreme court, ambassadors, senators.
military men. and plain citizens rubbed
elbows in true democratic fashion
while nibbling sandwiches or drinking
the health of the bride.
The president was in splendid spir-
Its and had n joke, n laugh, or q jolly
word for every one. His good humor
was infectious, and after the first
solemnity of the occasion had worn off
and the last strain of the hymeneal
music had died away, the great com.
pany quickly changed from stiff.
conventional assemblagc to throng
of right good friends.
Music Throughout Feast.
Throughout the breakfast Lieutenant
Santclnai.ns relocated musicians
played classical and popular airs. and
the delicate tones of the magnificent
gold piano in the east room from time
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
ted to witness the marriage.
Bishop satterlee Omciates,

Rt. Rev. Henry Yates Satterlee.
bishop of the diocese of Washington,
performed the nuptial rites, using the
stately ceremony of the Protestant
Episcopal church. President Roose-
welt led his daughter to the alter and
gave her to the young statesman from
Ohm
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

and silver brocade. The material from
Which the gown was developed was
manufactured especially for Miss
Roosevelt, and the design was de-
stroyed as soon as the necessary
amount Of the material was made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Notice of Appointment of Adml, istrs-
Delaware County S..

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That tho under
signed has been duly appointed and qualified
as Adm nistratOr Of the estate of Charles
D. Maven, late Of Delaware County, Iowa
Estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment, and those having claim. against the same
Will present hem. duly authenticated, to the
for allowance.
Dated, Manchester, Iowa, Februars 18th. 1906.
J.W. MALVIN,
Administrator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
STATEMENT

oireceip.s and disbursements Of the In
dependent School District Of Manchester,
Iowa, for the year ending Feb. ~, 1906.
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1906-12-21
IMPERATIVE NEED OF BOISE

The supreme solved by the people of Boise to assure
the more rapid development growth city is the incoming
OF uanscontnenfal railway In comparison with this question
other enterprises trivial There to be great commercial
mart in Southern Ido Boise has the STRAIT the wealth and
position to assure her continued supremacy intelligent
comes the one condition that will prove drawback
With the activity the field of railway the con-
nnued prosperity OF the country with desire everywhere
Investments the duty of the hour for the Boise to
interest one OF the great continental railways building
BOISE The Chicago Great Northern already well Wyoming
with indication of being bound eastward and the advantages
OF bringing this road through Boise be urged upon its Off
Gals Then gap approxmang less than miles of railway
would connect Boise with the Southern Pacific with Goud
Western Pacific at Wnnemucca Such road
would be decisive link in line from San Francisco and
go through country Of marvellous rourcesrch in grazing
rculura timber and mineral wealth. nsurng traffic that would
pay from the start and increase with the magic pngng up of new
cities
While other enterprises be overlooked still with direct
transconnena connection they would quickly There would
be smeer wooden mill concerns established in Boise
within six months after the whistle direct tanscontnenta
railway heard in our city True railroad building
roed by few great corporations but there rivalry between
them at present than at any time in the few years nv
sion of others fields and each system extending from
ocean to With this knowledge situation should be
the one concern of people interests or the
Northwestern other in the great field be secured ma
here we
The ndefagabe energy of Donaldson Usc gave Boise
the rapdv
b., H.. ,.lu. w
' ~ " - Aieiee' Pdcu0ay Si1gehanded has assured
the city OF electric railway connection with and the deve
onr,.r, of tto - Iyou
f - ~ County, dS Pd0uCdly suDurD OF BOISE list
What these have accomplished these matters can be done
upon larger scale attracting attention of some trans
continental line looking for a to the Pacific np
Midway bet,.ee, Gil, Il. -, $3.50, fave
commercial mart that will have tributary of country
4eo miles so,,-e IT.. -. = N' sym
- ~ - No.iy onouiu Oe DOSE ana none port
OF our citizens doubt this be in store for rs bnt
there is no time one great innoant
factor that will solve all other questions transconinena road
nnng through Boise Knowing thing necessary
ct every effort be put forth the coming year it
--== Con
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1906-12-21
Publishers Department.

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: march of The Boise Citizen to large
circulation and to the growth and de-
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patronage The lines along which we
desire to build up our little paper is not
r the weekly field occupying sphere
that needs must be narrow in its use
fitness but to more frequency OF issue.
We have a hope that The Citizen can
be developed into daily, and this hope
and purpose we wish our patrons to
share. Not only daily but a great
newspaper, deyoting all its energies to
the upbuiiding Of the city and the COM
monwealth and ever advocating the
cause of the people We are putting
into our work energy, enthusiasm, ex
perience and such ability as we pos
sess and are receiving much encourage
ment.
Every citizen Boise should sub
scribe for The Citizen and watch its
growth and development
Every Democrat in Idaho should assist
us in the upbuilding of newspaper that
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In the first two issues under the pres
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to our subscription lists and this issue
we take pleasure in announcing that the
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ate which will guarantee us 300 new
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James Lang
E. F. Walton
Sam Horner.
Henry Hart. +,
VIM. Perry.
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J. T. Pence.
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George Gumbert -
E. H. Hasbrouck.
John Mossbarger.
c. W. Irwin.
George Turner.
George Brewer.
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W. B. Davidson.
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the more rapid development of the In
you have not already done so. have
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e have in course of preparation
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