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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
TROUBLE FOR THE fuckers
Mrs. John A. Logan's Daughter Wants
Her husbands Conduct In.
yesti0ated.

Washington July L. RS. William
F. Tucker, wife of Lieutenant Colonel
Tucker, deputy paymaster general,
now on duty at Chicago, has made ap-
plication to the war department for an
investigations the conduct of her hus.
band at Manila and between Manila
and Chicago. This announcement was
made by Secretary Taft following h
visit to his office of Mrs. Tucker, who
was accompanied by Senator Chllom,
of Illinois.
Mrs. Tucker is daughter of Mrs.
John A. Logan. Secretary Taft said
that the request had been placed in the
hands of the inspector general of the
army, and that no report had yet been
received from him as to the results of
his investigation. The conduct" re-
ferred to is said to have been the lieu.
tenant colOnels attentions to a fair
compatriot, school teacher.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
THE HAWKEYE STATE
'TeIsgraphic Reports of Important
Events Occurring Curing
Fast Few Days.
MA1u HAPPENINGS OF A WEEK
Items of Special Interest Caught from
ths Wires and Prepared for
Our Readers.

Fort Dodge, Ia, June 20. = Grain
transactions on boards of trade are
gambling, according to verdict rem
dered by a federal jury in an imr ort-
ant case here. The jury in the case
of Ware vs.. Pearsons, after Being out
five hours. brought in verdict in ia.
vor of the defendant, John H. Pear.
sons. who is wealthy farmer.
Pearsons specialized on the Chicago
Board of Trade until his losses reached
over $1,000. He refused payment. and
the brokerage firm of Ware & Lelan I,
of Chicago, brought suit to recover.
The defense maintained that the deal.
ings were Il gamble. and that neither
side ever contemplated actual deliv.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03

The japanese prince drew in his
breath with kissing sound as he bent
over the young girls hand.
prince" she said, II have been up
against lot of japanese. and they all
hiss like TINT when they meet you.
What's the reason, anyway"
1.-THE reason is politeness," the prince
answered. Il hiss-like this-I draw In
my BREATH keep on drawing it in rs
long as remain near you. For If ]
blow any out some OF 1t might be
blown In your fair face. What an Of
Tense! Shocking! And SO we Japanese
always hiss in exchanging greetings.
Out Of politeness we hold our BREATH"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
DYERsvILLE.

Miss Kate Moreland and niece Of
Colesburg are spending the week at
the G. p Roth home in this city.
Miss Nellie Hatch of Manchester
was the guest of her friend Miss
Blanche Smith a few hours last Fri
day. She departed on the noon
train accompanied by her parents, for
Minnesota, where they will spend a
month visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casner Riesberg of
Dixon Settlement, who have just
moved into their new residence, gave
a sociable to their neighhors and
friends from far and near, last We'd
nesday in their new apartments
The event was one of the most pleas
ant of any that has transpired in
Dixon Settlement for many years
and will be long remembered by the
friends and neighbors. The gener-
GUS host and hostess are among the
most highly esteemed in the vicinity,
and to show their appreciation the
neighbors presented them with a fine
Morris chair, ]. Gebhardt Esq. max
ing the presentation speech in very
able manner. Mr.. Riesberg respond
ed extending thanks to all for the
generous gift and for their kindly
feeling and assistance and for over
half an hour spoke to his friends
and neighbors on a number of inter-
esting topics and gave a splendid
resume Of the history of Dixon Set.
Element from the time he arrived
there over forty years ago. The
day was Pleasantly spent at feasting,
games, music, songs and social chat.
In the evening the young folks who
had to work during the day, also
we're entertained and all report the
happiest time of their life.-Com-
mercial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Bodily PROPORTIONS.

In the man of average stature the
height of the body is ten times the
length of the face, the face from the
chin TO the hair is as long rs the hand,
the arm is four times the length of the
face, the sole of the foot is one-sixth
the length of the body. and six
times the thickness of the hand in the
thickest part equals the thickness Of
the body
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
TWO MEN AGAINST ORCHARD
They Say He Threatened TO XIII Elk.
Gov. Steunenberr.

Gov. Steunenberg.
William Easterly, who concluded
his testimony, and d. c. Copley. who
was called later, both swore that they
heard Orchard tell Of the loss of the
Hercules mine and threaten to kill
Stennenberg for it. On cross. examina-
ton the state scored them both, and
particularly Easterly. who received
two letters and one telephone mes
sage from Orchard on the eve of the
killing of Steunenberg, for remainn.
quiet when they knew crime might
be committed; also for remaining quiel
long after the crime was committed
Easterly contended that he did 10
know Steunenberg lived at Caldwell,
and explained that although he knew
'"Thomas Hogan" was Harry Orcta Il
he took no steps Immediately after tile
crime except to consult counsel for III
Federation. because he was not an in
former. and Copley asserted that he
did not take Orchard seriously when
they met In San Francisco AMI he
told him of the Bradley crime.
Easterly also swore that at meeting
of the Federation there was no talk .;
violence, except by detectives who Ind
gotten into the organization for t. n,
purpose. On the contrary the lead a.:
always counseled peace. He told of
soldiers insulting Federation men. He
said that hirelings of the operator,
who secured admission to the unio,
urged the men to violent acts. Co,
ley also told of detectives being init
atcd into the union. One was mad
recording secretary before he was dis
covered.
Joseph ScholZ said he was in Grin
pie Creek in 1903 and 1904. Orchard
said that man named Scholz had
gone down into the Nindicator mine
with him to set off ear load of DOW.
der. He WAS confronted by the man
who took the stand. but said he was
not the same person. ScholZ said tina.
there was no other Scholz in Cripple
Greek until late in 1904, when gun
man by that name arrived. The wifi
ness said he did not know Orchard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Death of n Famous Trainer,

Seattle, Wash, July 1.-Charle,
mike" Golden. who trained Jack
Dempsey In the days of that fighters
prime. is dead in this city. Golden
WAS well Known to the sporting
Fraternity all over the northwest. He
at one time trained Maud s." the ia.
nous facing horse. He had followed
the racing game in this city for several
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
handicapped.

Too bad about Keene. There's a
fund of good humorous stuff in the
antics of the would be society people
III his new neighborhood."
well. he's just the fellow to take
advantage of that for his funny
sketches"
yes. but his wife is trying to get
nto society there. Catholic Standard
and Times,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
wisconsin millionaire browns

st. Paul. July 1.-Word hns been re-
ceived here of the accidental drowning
In Balsam lake. near st. CroiX Falls,
Wis. of Frederick NJ. loser. the nil
lionaire lumber man. loser was SAL
ing on the lake with several compan-
ions when their boat overturned. loser
was drowned before assistance could
reach him from the shore. He was 81
years old,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Chicago Bank CONSOLIDATION,

Chicago, July 1.-The Record Her
aid says: The creation of the larre At
banking institution In Chicago is about
to take place in the consolidation of
the Continental National and the Com
mercial National banks, I'lla new banl;
will make the following showing: To.
tai capitalization. $7.OGO.OOO. total sur
plus and undivided profits. Ss,94S.4S6;
total deposits, S1O5 ,Gg4 1878.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
HOPKINTON.

j. j. Dunlap has decided 10 locate
in Montana and will move Ills family
to Red Lodge in the near future.
T. A. Wheeless, after spending
two weeks here, continued his trip
which takes him through Chicago
and then south 10 New Orleans and
back to California.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03

Nothing is more moving to man than
the spectacle of reconciliation. Our
weaknesses are thus Unidentified and
are not too costly, being She price We
pay for the hour of forgiveness, and
the archangel, who has never felt an
ger, has reason to envy the man who
subdues 1t. When thou forgivest, this
man who has pierced thy heart stands
to thee in the relation Of the sea worm
that perforates the shell of the mussel,
which straightway closes the wound
with a pearl.-Jean Paul Richter,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03

London, June 2S.-The three DAYS
debate in the house of commons ended
at midnight when Premier Campbell.
Bannerman's resolution in favor of
curtailing the power of the house OF
lords In yetoing bills passed in the
house of commons, was carried by 1872
10 HI amid loud ministerial cheers.
The amendment introduced by A.
Henderson Qaborite), for the tctll
abolition of the house of lords was
previously rejected b. 315 to 1CO, the
minority being composed of labortes.
natinnnlists and few rndi"",~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Iowa Golf Omcials

Marshalltiwn. Ia, June 29.-The
Iowa State Golf association elected
Lloyd II. Maxwell, of Marshnlltown,
president: Henry Fergus, of Cedar
Rapids, vice president; and Warren
Dickinson, of Des Moines, secretary
treasurer. The Des Moines Country
club links We're chosen for the next
Tournament
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
He Couldn't object.

Clerk-You can't get room here for
that man. He's drunk. Man Support.
Ing weary friena)-That's all right.
What of that? Clerk-TLls Is a tenn
perance hotel. MAXWELL, hos too
drunk to know the difference.-Army
and Navy Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
FIRE RACES NEAR
JAMESTOWN SHOW
Entire Block of the Pine Beach SEQ
ton Swept-several Ho.;
tells Destroyed.

Norfolk, Va, June 27.-One whole
block of the Pine Beach section I'M
mediately adjoining the jamestown
exposition grounds, was swept by fire
early in the day, the area burned be.
ing between the exposition grounds on
the west. extending to the Pine Beach
hotel and from the car track running
from the exposition grounds west to
the original Pine Beach pier to the
water on the north.
The big Arcade hotel, the Berkley
hotel, Outside Inn. Powhatan hotel,
Caroline hotel, several other smaller
hotels and large part of the outs de
war path was destroyed. The loss
may run up to 100000, partly insured.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Wants JEFF Davis Name Put Rack.

Washington, July ]. Representa-
tive Adolph Meyer. of Louisiana, has
announced his intention of making ar
effort to have the name OF Jefferson
Davis re-inscrihed on the bridge wh'cl
spans Cabin Johns creek. about sis
miles above Washington. Davis n I'M
was erased during President Lincoln's
first administration by direc ion o.
Caleb Smith then secretary of the in
torinr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
standard Oil Jury Disagree
Pennsylvania Democrats.

Harrisburg, Pa, June 2S.-John G..
Hartman, of Columbia county. was
nominated for state treasurer by the
Democratic state convention on plat
form confined to state issues. Har
man is former member of the legis-
latnre
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
"PUTS AND CALLS"
ARE KNOCKED OUT
Federal Court in Iowa Rules Broke,
Cannot Collect Debt from
u Client.

Fort Dodge, Ia. July IA sweep
Ing verdict for the plaintiff in the case
Of Ware VS.. Parsons in the federal
court here makes collection of board
of trade obligations, in SO far US puts
and calls are concerned. impossible in
Iowa. The defendant in the case is
a wealthy farmer, who lost $1,000 In
speculation on the board Of trade
The firm of Ware 4 Leland, Chica-
go brokers, through whom he trans
acted business. sued to recover that
amount. Judge Reed, in his instruc-
tons to the jury, called attention to
the fact that If the evidence showed
any puts and calls involved in the
note the whole note was invalidated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
THORPE.

Perry Gibson will make licks
count now, he was seen taking a
new pillow home last Tuesday.
Ada Croyle visited last week
Tuesday at A. Clark's.
Masters, Clute & Co. are saving
lumber for U. S. Martin. Mr.. Mar
tin expects to put up new barn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Two.Cent Rate Law in EfIec,

Chicago, July 1.-The 2-cent fare has
gone into effect on all railroads in III.
nois. The General Passengers associ
alton and the Western Passenger as.
ISOLATION, which include nearly al
lines in the state, announced that the
rate provided by the law will he eff
fective OH all state traffic. Interstate
rates now in effect, however, will be
maintained under the federal rate law
until 4 new tariff has been prepared
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Sign Pledges and Avoid Fines.

Mason City, Ia, July Mayor
]. NJ. McConlogue, of Mason City. in.
stituted novel method of handling
. drunkards. Any man brought before
him on charge of drunkenness will
be let off without fine by signing a
pledge to abstain from liquor for 4
period Of two years. Several already
have signed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
We'll Meant PRAYERS.

Sydney Smith declared that the chill
dren of Bishop Phillpotts used to end
their usual prayers by praying for Earl
Grey, explaining that papa tells us 1t
is our duty to pray for our greatest
enemies. London Spectator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Where Life LIS Dull,

"rhe terrors of great city are
something dreadful"
Maybe sc, but they don't begin to
compare with the horrors of small
hamlet."-Washingto Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
sherilr Humans a PRISONER

Abba, Ia, July 1.-After his We.
quest that requisitioa papers be hon
ored by Governor Cummiis had been
refused, Sheriff Griffin of Monroe COIN
ty, Missouri, kidnapped Granial ALI.
son, who had been arrested here, and
took him to Missouri to face trial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03

Ireland is called the Emerald Isle
because Of the richness of Its verdure,
the term being first used by DR.. VIII
liam brennan, the author of "Glendal-
loch' and other poems, published In
the latter part Of the eighteenth cen.
fury
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Discretion.

He Ito seryant-I understand that
you have dared to drive my automo-
bile during my absence. Servant
Don't be vexed. sir. ] was very care
full. ran over two persons but they
were very old.-Ja%cad
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Trouble Ahead.

rs your husband up yet?" asked the
early caller of the sour faced woman
at the door. II expect lie is" was the
reply. I'D like to see him for few
minutes" $50 would /. He hasn't
come home yet."-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03

Marks-Say, old man, did ever tell
you about the awful fright got on my
wedding day? Parks-S-sh! No man
should speak that way about his wife.
Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Wanted to Keep Them.

"Xou seem to like his attentions.
Why don't you marry him"
"Because ! like his attentionS."--
Town and Country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03

'Treatyse of Fysshynge With an
Angle" was the first book on angling
printed in English. 1t appeared in
144O.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Iowa insurance Man Dead

Cedar Rapids. Ia, June 2S.-Her.
man d. st. John, for many years
president of the Mill Owners Insur-
ance company, is dead here. He was
GIG years old
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
p, wkRkms,srpr
q. CLARK
w. L. DREW.

DRY Goods, Carpets Millinery. Hat, ana
Msn GsIs; boots and Shoes, etc., Main street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
W. N. RnXnrnM

WATCHMAKER, Jeweler and Ro,,sv.,
y, y, dealer III Watches. CLOCKS, Silver and Pat
e ~ ware: Fine Jewelry, Spectacles, CulIerv.
Musical Instruments, ETC.. Main street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03

ALEX. sEFsTaom.

KNEkAL BLACKSMITH. horssshosins =
40 pay. Prices reasonable, and The bssI ~
wofk Guaranteed a share Of the public pstfoc.
age u solicited. Shop on FRANKLIN stfeef. nesf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03

AhoERs q Phillip
DRUGGISTS AND STATlOEFHs To,,..
LIZ Articles Wall Paper. Paints and Oiis
corner Main and Franklin streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
VETERINARIAN.

DR.: J. w. SCOTT,
v EuE IN surgeon and Dentist. col L.
Main Street. Telephone asy. ~. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
WIN. pENNIa.

(IAHpENTER, CONTRACTOR 4 BUILDER
me 10 good and w0rkmanllke manner, Hafis.
ia s guaranteed. Plans aud estimator f,ir.
nisnea. Work taken In town or country, Shon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03

MANCHESTER MARBLE WORKS.
prepared TO furnish Granite snd Marble
monuments and Head Stones OF yarious de-
signs. Have the county right tor Sips's Patent
meet all competition. OF a.
W. M. MCINTOSH -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
FRED q. CLAIR.
A TTORNky AT LAW. Once in this Ctv Hal
"A Block. Manchester. Iowa. "''
pHYslolANs.
DIR. L. j. BOWMAN

DR.. L. J. BOWMAN,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Msnehe star
i Iowa, Office In the Coneer building on
sIsas, st.. opposite the CITY Hall. Calls
60 diseases Of The eye, ear. nose and tbros.
Glasses lifted. "As' 'A'oss'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03

Paris. June 2S.-An official note is.
sued announced that the excits ment
in the south of France continues to
subside and that no further inoi1ents
had occurred. a general meeting of
the federated committees of the wine
growers and mayors of the depart.
ments affected has been called to de-
termine on the future program.
Standard Oil jury Disagrees.
F.ndlay, o.. June 29.-The jury in
the case of the state of Ohio against
the Standard Oil company, charged
with violating the antitrust laws, re-
ported to Judge Duncan that ii had
beer found impossible to agree upon a
verdict. The court thereupon ordered
the iury discharged
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-07-03
Denr'srs.
poamAn aaos.

DENrlSTS. Otlice OH Franklin street. north
-, ~ OF me Globe Hotfl. Manchester, Iowa.
nentsi surgery In all LIS branches. Makes fire..
Office Oh Saturdays, -
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-06
DEATH OF MAJOR DOWNING.
Colorado Pioneer and Civil War Vet
eran Crosses the Range.

Denyer.-Major Jacob Downing, one
Of the earliest pioneers OF Colorado,
commander of battalion In the fam
GUS First Colorado Cavalry during the
Civil War, n veteran Denver attorney.
and for whom Downing avenue was
named, died at $3.50 O'Clock Sunday
morning at his home. 30 West Colfax
avenue. aged seventy-seven years.
Major Downing was engaged in the
practice of law in Denver when the
Civil War began. On hearing of the
attack on Fort Sumter in 1861 he or
ganized Company b. First Colorado
cavalry, of which he was commissioned
captain by Governor Gilpin. He
marched with his company to New
Mexico and was engaged in all the
battles OF that campaign, being pro-
noted from captain to major for gal
lantry.
In 1865 Major Downing was mus
tered out OF service and turned his at
tentlon TO the practice OF law. In 1867
he was elected probate judge on the
Republican ticket and held the posi-
tion for two years. Having become
the owner of 1000 acres of land five
miles west of Denver in 1863 he began
the Improvement of the tract by irri'
cation and fencing. where he engaged
in general farming and live stock bust
ness for many years. He laid out sew
eral additions to Denver.
Some years ago he originated the
bill providing Gao acres for City Park
With the assistance of other property
owners he improved Mountview bou
| levard. extending from the park sin
miles east.
In the Introduction of agricultural
improvements Major Downing YVES q
pioneer. In 1862 he introduced alfalfa
/ in Colorado. bringing the seed from
/ New Mexico and planting 1t on his
farm. He raised the hay for years ant
used II for feed before others woult
consent to use 1t. He also introduced
some of the finest breeds OF poultry
raised in the state and brought four
teen dozen quail to Colorado. the frs
In the state. For twenty years h
raised sugar beets, often marketing n!
much as 500 tons annually. In cattle
raising he made specially OF Short
horns. He brought the first Hereford'
TO Colorado.
By importation from the East, Ma
ior Downing brought fine Arabian stal
lions into the state, and in one OF th'
recent Festivals of Mountain and PlaiI
his horses We're selected as the fines
In the parade.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-06
Governor Hunts Monument.

Colorado Springs-From the noun
tains Of Colorado and these scenes of
his early activities and his rise TO en-
inence and wealth. monument has
been selected to mark the resting
place of A. C. Hunt. territorial gov.
ernor of Colorado from 1867 to 1863,
who. with William J. Palmer and w. Fl.
Greenwood incorporated the Denver &
Rio Grande railroad and who In the
carly life OF the state fought Indians
and law-breakers as president of me
vigilantes.
A massive boulder. weighing several
tons, was taken from Ute pass for ship
ment 20 Baltimore. Maryland. where it
will mark the grave of Governor Hunt.
This simple monument is to be erected
In compliance with the wishes of Mrs.
Hunt and her daughter. who are act.
Ing In conjunction with General Pal
mer. Later n statue Of Governor Hunt
will surmount the boulder.
Several days were required to move
and lead the massive piece of granite.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-06
Denver-BouIder Electric line.

Boulder.-The new generators for
the electric cars which are to be run
from Denver to Boulder by the Inter.
urban road have been installed at La
fayette by the Northern Colorado
Power Company, and as soon as the
Irterurban company is ready for the
current it can have 1t. Construction
of the new grade for the Colorado &
Southern between Louisville and Den
yer is being rushed night and day.
When this grade is completed, the
Colorado & Southern will use 1t for It's
steam cars ana will use the present
grade for its electric cars. the Colorado
& Southern controlling the Interur5an
road. The new grade will make the
track level in many places while the
steepest grade at any point will be but
seven-eighths Of one per cent. 1t Will
enable the Color ado & Southern to pull
a train of sixty cars of forty tons ca
pacity with one Of its present large en-
gines from Louisville to Denver with
out trouble.