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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
"Mistress of Finance" Dead.

Cassie L. Chadwick, called the
Mistress of Finance" through
whose efforts to secure funds one
bank was wrecked, death was
brought to the president of it, trusts
were broken and honest men driven
to criminal deeds, died in prison at
Columbus, Ohio, on the 10th inst.
Some of the greatest financiers in
the United States were involved in
her deals and the name of one of
Cleveland's best doctors, her hus-
band. was dragged down until final
ly she was sentenced to the prison
wherein her remarkable career came
to close.
1t is believed that Mrs. Cassie L.
Chadwick was otherwise Lyle De-
We're, seeress, fortune teller and
swindler, who served for several
years in the penitentiary at Colum-
bus. Ohio, for criminal operations in
Toledo, Ohio.
She was born, it is believed, on q
little farm near Woodstock, Ontario
and named Elizabeth Bigley. lr
her teens she developed some of thu
traits which identify her with Nine
De We're and Mrs. Chadwick. She
hoodwinked farmers and bankers
near her home out of sums running
from $50 into the hundreds by pre-
senting them with cards bearing tn,
inscription, "Aliss Bigley, heiress tt
$l5,000," and then requested loan
on the strength Of her inheritance
For some Of these offences sh
was arrested and tried, but was &C
quilted on the ground that she wa
insane when they were committed
Then she disappeared and was no
heard of at her home until 1889. Ii
the meantime she took up her resi-
dence in Cleveland, o., and in 1882
to escape the money lenders, sh
mortgaged the furniture Of her sis
ter, Mrs. Alice York, with whor
she was living.
Two years later she met DR.. Wa
lace Springsteen, whom she marie
after two years courtship. A yea
later he heard of her tinancis
troubles at home and secured a d
vorce on the grounds of infdelity.
j She appeared afterwards at Buffs
10, N. Y, Erie, Pa, and several ott
er places, being known as Mrs. {
j L. Hoover. She remained at eac
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
Liveryman Beats Motorist.

The autoist and the liveryman
have met in wordy conflict in the
court of justice-and the livery man
is the winner.
Justice of the Peace Van Lew
yesterday decided that Rees Gabriel
was not operating his machine I'M
der control when approaching an
intersection of streets as required
by the Iowa statute, and therefore
he ruled that Hume, the liveryman,
was entitled to $65 damages. Wit
nesses testified that the buggy was
almost completely demolished and
was worth about $40, while before
the accident it was valued at SIS.
Register and Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
After The "whlte Slave" Traders.

Washington, D. G., Oct. 5.-Secre-
tary Straus Of the department of
commerce and labor, and Frank
P. Sargent, commissioner of immi-
grafton, have determined to elimin-
ate the white slave trade" traffic
from the United States, if possible.
On his recent trip through the
northwestern and Pacific coast states
Secretary Straus' attention was d.
rected to the increasing immigra-
ton of women for immoral purposes.
The Japanese and Korean Exclusion
league informed him that hundreds
of Japanese women are being
brought to America surreptiously
and held in practical slavery and
sold by their importers.
Secretary Stratus ordered rigid
investigation, and it was discovered
that the white slave" traffic was
far more widespread than had been
expected, involving the importation
into America not only of Japanese
women, but of women from France,
Austria, Russia and Italy.
1t is proposed to have a careful
inquiry instituted in all of the large
cities, particularly, and a roundup
OF all immoral women will be made.
Those who have not been in the
country three years and are found
to have been brought here illegally
will be arrested and subsequently
deported. Before they are returned
to their native lands, they will be
required to furnish evidence against
those who brought them here, and
prosecutions will be begun against
those responsible. 1t Is proposed
to make examples of such men and
women by sending them to prison.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
Hicks Predictions.

Weather prophet Irl R. Hicks
prediction for this month is
gloomy one. What he calls "the
combined force of earth and Venus"
will continue until the middle of
the month, and storm conditions
will prevail from the I'd to the 4th,
with higher temperature and autumn
nal rains. The new moon falling
on the celestial equator on the 7th
equinoctial phenomena may be ex-
pected about that period, with gen.
eral storms Of thunder, wind and
rain in the west, and from the 7th
to the 10th these storms are likely
to sweep eastward. People on the
Pacific coast are warned that euui-
noctial storms may be expected at
this time.
Dangerous gales are also predict
ed over the lake region, followed by
a change to colder. The forecaster
thinks frost will be felt from the 9th
to the 18th in much of the country
18th to the 18th very cool days and
frosty nights may be expected.
From the latter date until the 22d
according to Mr.. Hicks, storms will
prevail in the central parts of the
country, followed by change tc
frost in the north and west, the
frost area reaching we'll to the south
ward.
A period of 'mistiness and thick
prolonged cloudiness' is predicted
from the 25th to the 9th, often re-
sulting in sleet and heavy frost
The sixth storm period OF the montf
begins on the goth and, according
to Mr.. Hicks, will extend to Novem
Der 3.
i Cold westerly winds, early snow
and sleet over large areas to til,
northward may be expected abou
this time, he says. and he closes tn,
forecast for October by asserting
that much Inconvenience and los
may be averted, especially to agri
culturists and dealers in perishabl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
Yield at Rate of 81, 200 an Acre.

Many fairy tales are told by land
boomers of the fabulous sums OF
money realized from the pro-
duction of an acre of cabbage. pota-
toes, melons, etc., in the "sun-kiss-
ed land" in which they just at that
particular time chance to be inter-
ested. But one does not need to go
away from Iowa, nor from Buchanan
county, to find material for match
ing their most fanciful stories with
true tales of the marvellous produc-
tiveness of our soil along special
lines. Frank Trask, who does a
little gardening, for recreation and
to supply the family table with fresh
homegrown vegetables, planted a
little strip, 8 rods long and 8 feet
wide, to onions last spring. He
harvested the crop last week, and
from that square rods of ground
a little less than one-fortieth of an
acre-he gathered 30 bushels of as
fine onions as were ever marketed.
The yield was at the rate ofupwards
of 1000 bushels per acre, and on
ions are a ready sale at 81 per bush
Ell, by the car load, on track at In
dependence. Mr.. Trask, who has
had considerable experience in
onion culture, believes that with
good cultivation an average Weld of
not less than 800 bushels of onions
per acre could be secured on any
good, well-fertilized soil in this
part Of Iowa. The price is seldom
below so cents per bushel and it
often goes above 81. Scott is the
great onion raising county of Iowa,
and hundreds of the German farm
ers there have grown wealthy pro-
ducing that odoriferous vegetable
Bulletin, journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
Local and Nelghborhood News
Thew Died Too Soon,


George Washington I've heard It said
Was hOnored In his day
The dad of this expanding land
And fine things flocked his way.
He had I'm always glad to note.
Alarge amount Of fame
But he never was
A rooter at
A baseball game.
Napoleon B. that bully boy,
Had satisfaction baled.
For when he went to Jug gent
Hevery seldom failed.
TIL he was bumped at Waterloo
He boarded fame and fun
But he never strained
His vocals when
The home team won.
j. Caesar had, the books declare.
His share Of frenzied sport;
He always held the ace and king.
The ten spot and the fort.
And goodness knows. he killed bis foes
Regardless Of the cost
He threw some fits.
But never when
The home team lost.
And Alexander stacked the cards.
Thus taking every trick.
And then he leaked pail of tears
For other worlds to lick.
Thus Alex climbed about as high
AS climbers often get
But he never
Pawned his scepter
To pay baseball BET.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
Increase of Pensions.

Over two millions of dollars-$2-
OBJ, 694.98 to be exact-are being
dealed out in pensions by Pension
agent Wilcox at Des Moines as the
quarterly pension payments. This
is the biggest quarterly payment the
Office has ever made by thousands
Of dollars The pension act passed
by the last congress giving all old
soldiers pensions after a certain age,
is responsible for the increase
Waterloo Reporter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
Real Estate Transfers.
Thomas Armstrong ct al to Ell
mer E. Carly pit Of NV sec IS.
2Q.d Vast 9Th p M

F. w. Clute and VT to Florence
Clute NV ne sec 1905 West 9th
P M...........................S
Fred W. Meyer and VT to j. e.
and L. A. Burroughs ne sec
34-90-6 West 5th P NJ Tract
land from NV corner SO 34-9O-6
thence south along 9 Sc 30 rods
thence north 30 rods thence
west 4 rods to place of begin 4
ming. .................
II. P Adams and VT to Joseph z
Funk so SO and ew se sec 10 W
sW sw sec IL and part of W NV
NV sec IA and part n ne sec 10
all In twp 90-5 west 5th p M. -.
Thos. E. Hsllsron and wife to l..
M. Davis 1t 10 LOOMS Ad.
Peter N. Schuster to Nichols
Schuster pit 1t g 6 blk Q Ryan. =.
James Rogers and VT to Elmer
E. South W l-2 It. 10 Esrlvllle..
Benjamin Thorpe to Rachel An
ma Chase Its 7-8 blk % Delhi
Price land sec 20 1874 West 5th p
X. Zimmerman to James q.
Cousins ct al Its 2 3-4-5 6 blk SO
Earlville.
Leo A. Traver and VT to j. A.
Strickland 1.2 1t Is Manchester
Robert Wilson to James w. Park
hill pit lts 8-9 blk Hopkinton.
James f. Mccormick and VT to
Della Putnam W " 1t 20 Man
chester. ......................,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

{ You never have any trouble to get
children to take Kennedy's Laxa-
i've Cough Syrup. They like it be-
Eause it tastes nearly like maple
gar. Kennedy's Laxative Cough
rup is a safe, sure and prompt
smedy for coughs and colds and is
good for every member of the fam
Ily. Sold by all druggists
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
THRILL & PIERCE
are Loaning Money as cheap as
any person or corporation.

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Haze
Salve is good for little burns and
big burns, small scratches or bruises
and big ones. It is healing and
soothing. Good for piles. Sold by
all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

goods, by prompt and vigilant
roundup of the autumn's work.
1t is further stated that shippers
and navigators who disregard storm
indications and warnings about this
time will risk paying penalties in
human lives and wrecked shipping"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications, as they scan.
not reach the diseased portion Of the
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness,and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infamed condition of the mucous
lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is inAamed you have
a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed,
deafness is the result, and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out Of ten are
caused by Catarrh, which is nothing
but an inhamed condition of the
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dol.
lars for any case of Deafness Caused
by Catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars free. F. j. CHENEY. & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

If taken patiently and persistent
ly will relieve the most obstinate
cases Of indigestion, constipation,
bad blood, bad liver no matter how
long standing. That's what Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea will do.
30 cents, Tea or Tablets. Anders
& Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

The only true constipation cure
must begin it's soothing, healing &C.
ton when it enters the mouth. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea restores
the whole system to a healthy, nor.
NAL condition. IS cents. Tea or
Tablets.-Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

Does your back ache? Do you
. tired and drowsy and lacking
sambition? If so, there is some
ling wrong with your kidneys.
peWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
believe backache, weak kidneys, and
!amation of the bladder. A week 8
s. atment rs cents. Sold by all
druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

If you take DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills you will get prompt
relief from backache, weak kidneys,
inflammation of the bladder and urin-
airy troubles. A weeks treatment
25 cts. Sold by all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
D. Wvst sl.I|lsiEgm.

The Regular and Reliable nhi-
cago Specialist, who has visiteo
Manchester, every month since
1901, will be ct the Clarence
House.
Tuesday, Oct. is
Zone day onIy) and return once
every % days. Office hours 9 a
N. to $50 p. m.
Independence, Gedney Hotel, Wednes-
day, Oct. l6.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

No home is SO pleasant, regardless
of the comforts that money will buy
as when the entire family is in per-
feet health. A bottle of Orino Lax
alive Fruit Syrup costs so cents. 1t
will cure every member of the fam
lily of constipation, sick headache OF
stomach trouble. Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

ONE WAY COLONIsT RATES
To west and north west Cslifosnts
points and Mexico City, Mexico. Via
+. c. R. r. These rstes are ahont AZ
teen dollars lower than the regular
second class rates. Tickets on sale
March 1st to April Both inclusive and
September LIST to October 3lst inciusIye.
For further particulars and for rates to
undersigned. d. G. PIERCE, AIT,
5tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
Low RATES TO THE PACIFIC
COAST
via the M. 90. Ry

Via the NJ. q y. Ky.
The low cOlonist rates 70 the Pacific
Coast and various intermediate points
Win be on eale daily, Sept. lat to Oct.
list, via the Manchester s. Oneida Ry.
IN on or address the undersigned for
Further information. E E. BREWER,
q Traffic Manager.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

Jus permancnry she -use, ~ anaefssEes
tnd sends Inc incurable nome without taxing
GO from them. This is. why he continues Els
isits year af ,eI whs other dsStoss have
or IS an eminen!y successful speciaHSe Ia OH
hronio diseases; proven BY. the many cures
Iected Ia chronic cases which we banned the
kin Of all other physicians. His hospital ex.
,erience and extensive pra rtlco have made him
o Proficient that he can name and locate q dis.
-, Treats az '-able cases cf Cstazrh. Nose
: :hroat ana Lung, DISEASES Eye md Lar,
ism, Paralysis, Neur aloia, Nervous end Heart
diseases DISEASES, Blood sEin d. cases, Epilepsy,
tage; diseases Of theBlaader and Female Organs,
liquor and Tobacco habit. staminefing cured
'nd sure methods to prevent its occurrences given.
never.failing remedy for Big Neck.
PILES. FISTULAL an RUPTURE graxan.
eed cured without detention from SGgtness,
special attention given to all Surgical
;nses, and all diseases of tho EY.. Ear.
Nose and Throat.
Glasses fitted and guaranteed. GRanulated
ids. Cataract, Cross Eyes Strengthened without
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
Notice to our Customers.

Notice to our Customers.
We are pleased to announce that
Foley,s Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not af-
fected by the National Pure Food
and Drug law as it contains no OPT
ates or other harmful drugs. and we
recommend it as safe remedy for
children and adults. Anders &
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

mo matter how many millions you
have accumulated, there are no
pockets in a sbroud, says the Des-
Moines Tribune. "The grave is
not a receptacle of gold. It revels
only in dust and bones and worms.
What would you prefer to leave be-
hind as a legacy? Wealth to curse
your posterity, or memory that
shall smell sweet and blossom in
the dust?" Blocks of brick and
stone and mortar. or tender recol-
Iect;ons of a gentle heart and lib
eral hand and lips that whispered
love and hope?"
The Walker News of October 18th
says: "The threshing season is
about over. The yield Of oats, TAX
ing both quality and quantity into
consideration, was probably not
more than half crop and the light
est crop we have had since 1853.
The crop of 1857 was as poor, if
not the poorest in the history of the
state. The large am.unt of rain
that fell that year together with the
prevailing muggy weather seemed
TO be poison to the oats and other
small grain. Some fields of oats
that year were struck so heavily
with the rust that they never headed
out. Wheat, too. was almost fail
ure. In many cases after the grain
was cut and stacked it was never
threshed. The corn and potato
crops we're light, but the grass crop
was abundant. There was no suf-
fering that year, and there will not
be this year."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

The very liberal and tolerant
spirit of the age is well illustrated
in an incident that transpired in
New Haven. The Catholics of that
city organized new parish from
some over-crowded parishes and the
Methodists offered them the use of
their church for the celebration of
mass, until the proposed new church
could be built. The offer was ac-
cepted and the necessary alters were
erected for the Catholic form Of
worship. This kind of neighborly
service would have produced revo.
luton three hundred years ago,
when the professionals, but recently
seeded, and the Catholics were
ready to persecute the one the other
to the bitter end of destruction. But
those days were not like unto these
days. The spirit of religious intol-
erance is rapidly passing away. The
followers of Christ, no matter what
their creed, are becoming more re.
conciled to the honest methods Of
other creeds-all of them strong
through humility, and the worship
of the one God, who holds them al
within his power, to attain the per
lection that assures an eternity o
happiness. What has been done a
New Haven, temporarily, is per
n,anency at Heidelberg, Germany
where the old cathedral has beer
divided between the Catholics ant
Professionals, where they both wor
ship each in its own part in peac
and harmony.-Monticello Express
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

A scandalmonger's license, or per-
nit to gossip, is the provision Of a
unique ordinance under considera-
ton by a committee of the Portland.
Ore, city council. So far from be-
ing mere ironical joke, this unique
measure was actually introduced
into the Portland city council, re-
ceived serious consideration by that
body, and was regularly referred to
a committee for deliberation and re-.
port. The councilman who drafted
and introduced the proposed ordi-
nance says that he presented the
matter to the council in all serious
ness, and that he intended it as, a
corrective measure for a marked So
cial evil. The ordinance provides
that known gossips shall pay a fee
of $25 for license. If such Cos
siper fails to secure license, he or
she is liable to fine ranging from
$25 to $l25. The Gate City copies
and says there may be valuable
hint for Keokuk this arrangement. y
The same in Marion. Pass it along.
Here's hoping the Portland council
may pass" it and then enforce it if
it proves to be Observation-Disclosures
Register.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-10-16
FlMERTZ, D. W. BARR,
MANAGER. OWNER

Owners disposine of mares, ser
Vice money becomes due at
gbDce.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-15
MANY CANYA (! ) 5 |: :|
ARE [. |. NOW Q n Al! II. WORK TX
Mr.. johnson Explains Task and
Says He Hopes to- Complete Its
by Angus, 18th, z.

The work Of. taking the city census
is we'll under. way, Census Chief Con-
way r. Johnson having seed thirteen
active, reliable canvassers In the field
In tfe Various sections Of the city.
1T is Mr.. Johnson'st fpollNy to work
from both tile East and the West End
at the same time, and for the canpas-
TIE expects to- complete. the work by
August 18th. # ..3. u Y IN
Mr.. johnson said last might that he
was having some troublv1 osipg to. tbs
fact that some people do not seem tn
understand the situation thoroughly
The Hill Directory Company has re-
Gently canvassed the city for the 1907
directory, and some. are Of opinion
that the canvass now being made Is fol
that purpose. This Is almistake. The
census now being taken ls by order O
the City Council, and for the PURPOSE
OF ascertalning the population OF Rich
mond, including the recently annexed
territory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-15
SUDDEN 4: death
OF MRS. N. | H0D ! !
Widely Known Woman Expires
Near Spot Where Husband
Dropped Dead.
- ------- ~ -.
RI DE- pllplEn IN pIruMONn
TO BE BURIED IN RICHMOND
Widow Of Nice-Chanccllor Of
University Of South and Noted
for Her Philanthropy.

News was received in this city yes
.tcrday OF the sudden death OF Mrs.,
Telfair Hodgson. on Friday night at
Tenn, while surrounded by friends at
her handsome home there. Heart fall
ure Is supposed to have been the cause
of her. death. a distressing colnci-
sdence Is that her husband. the late
Rev. Telfair Hodgson, vice-chnncellor
OF the University OF tho South, drop
ped death from the same cause on nj
most tho same spot on the afternoon
of September II. 1893. His remains
were brought to this city and inferred
In Hollywood, and Mrs. Hodgson Will
be buried by his side.
Before her marriage Mrs. Hodgsor
was Miss Fanny G. Potter. aud lived or
her fathers plantation. near Savannah
Ga. A woman who never wearied OF
doing good. she was we'll known II
Tennessee for her many charities, ant
was greatly beloved by all who knew
her. Among other things she and hel
husband built at sewanee the hand
some stone "Hodgson Hospital which
is run in connection withsth med lea
department of the university, at,t
wiiicii has done mitch good since its cs
Establishment More recently Mrs. Eodg
lFversity, as u memorial to her husband
st. Luke's Chapel" also built o
stone.
Mrs. Hodgson Is survived by the fol
lowing children, DR.. John II. P Hodg
son and Mr. Telfair HodEsOn. both o
New York City, and Miss Sarah Hodg
son., of 5Sewanec.
Accompanied by the members Of Mrs
'Hodgson's family and the bishop 0
Tennessee. the body will reach thi
city early tomorrow morning owe
the Seaboard Air Limo. 1t VIII be con
veyed to the residence OF her relative
Mr.. J. II. Estes, No. 1926 Monumcn
Avenue until the hour OF the funern
i which will take place from All Saint
i Church tomorrow afternoon at
4 O'Clock. The services will be conducte
\ by, Rt. Rev. Thos. g. Gailor, D. y.
S. T. D., Episcopal bishop OF Tenne.
\ sec, assisted by Rev. Z. Y. Downnlal