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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
County Correspondence.

chester.
Charles Arnold went to Earlville,
Friday to visit Cyrus Kenny, a
young man Of about seventeen
years of age, who about three weeks
ago stepped on rusty nail, result
ing in lockjaw.
Monday night A. D. Ownby's
shot gun went off through the east
window. However it was not acci-
dental, and there's sadness about
it all that the six quarts Of shot
ricocheted over the meadow instead
of perforating the anatomy of would
be despoilers of two hundred hen,
henroost. Some men never get
what's coming to them.
The 20 acre farm of Fred Nelson's
near the Danish Baptist church was
sold to man named Sullivan from
the western part of the state. The
T. J. Utterback 100 acre farm on
the Quasqueton road was sold to
John Milford, and the l54 acre. farm
near the Whitney church, was sold
to Reuben Gillette. The prices paid
averaged between sixty and seventy
dollars per acre.
AS an evidence that Iowa take nc
back seat when mammoth crops and
overgrown garden truck is concerned
H. T. Stutson, V. S. brings US this
week "a seven pound radish, Il
inches long and II inches in cir
conference, and all in good con.
dition, which he raised from seec
planted in the latter part Of June
! This is a pointer that we could rais'
1 our own cordwood each year if We
had the foresight.
just at this season of the year il
when California appeals to us tht
strongest. As the old wheelbarrov
load of dirt bumps against the cave
of the house we are banking, w
suddenly wish to be rich and &c
out of here for nine months to avoit
being killed by exploding sidewalk
and by falling nail heads frozen Of
during the night. We are willing
at once to trade 80 rods of snow
banks for any old kind Of earth
, quake. But we can't all be rich
Some of us must run peanut stand
and newspapers or our childre
would all grow up ignorant of tn
luxuries and necessities of this Life
Review.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
DELHI.

Mrs. Hester Eide has gone to
Edgewood to live with her daughter,
Mrs. Elliott.
Mr.. and Mrs s. M. Chase re-
turned from their eastern trip We'd
nesday.
Harry Dosee and wife are here
from Nebraska to visit relatives.
School opened Monday. The dip
liberia cases are all better and at no
time was the situation alarming but
every precaution was taken and
taken in time.
Wilson jackson and family were
in Manchester Thursday.
Ezra Goats was in town Thurs
day.
Miss Daisy Curry visited her
brother in Manchester last week.
Mrs. H. 9. Mccoy of Waterloo is
visiting Mrs. Chas. Furman.
F. e. Stimson was in Manchester
Thursday.
Will Allison was here from Texas
last week.
PIG. Michael and Henry Flor
ence were Wood Center visitors last
week.
Miss Grace Young spent few
days recently with Dubuque friends.
Prof. w. H. Hammond spent last
week in Illinois.
R.P. White and family, Ward
and G.. G. White and Mrs. Irving
Stoner went to Edgewood last Fri.
day to help Mrs. A. j. Arthur cele.
brate her birthday which was also
the birthday of her father, Ward
White.
E. G.. Adams attended the funeral
of relative in Manchester last
Thursday.
Will and Irving Stoner we're in
Greeley on business last week.
Mrs. Chas. Howard and son, Dale
came from Dubuque last Friday to
visit friends.
Mrs Jane Norris Of Nebraska
was called here last week by the
serious illness of Joseph Bennett
Chas. Furman transacted bust.
ness in Dubuque last week.
Jessie Burton was home from
Lenox over Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
BA1LEY's FORD.

I. N. Pitchey had business in
Manchester, Monday of last week.
Bert Karten was in Waterloo the
first of last week.
Mrs. Don Minkler of Manchester,
spent part Of last week at @. H. Dav-
ISIS.
Tillman Grapes delivered cattle
in Manchester Monday of last week.
Roy Grommon and Harry Conner
had business in Delhi last Friday
Frank Karten and son Bert, were
in Manchester last Friday.
Mrs. lola Trumblee and little son
returned 70 their home in Lamont
last Friday.
G. H. Bebee has returned from
Louisiana. y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
A Perplexina Bulletin

In 1876 the late John Hay, who died
as secretary of state, and Alvey A.
Adee were serving together in the le-
CATION at Madrid. They We're intense
ly interested in the outcome of the Re-
publican national convention and spent
days wondering who would be nomi-
mated. One morning they found this
item in Madrid newspaper: "Rute-
bart Is. Noyes Of America has been
elected president of the republic Of the
north"
That was as near as the Spanish ed
itor could get to the bulletin, "Ruther-
ford B. Hayes has been nominated for
president by the Republican national
convention" and 1t took Adee and
Hay week to figure 1t out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
DYERsvIILE.

Frank Kenny of Earlville trans.
acted business in this city Monday.
Joe Moreland of Colesburg is
spending the week in Dyersville.
George Link of Manchester
was Dyersville visitor Saturday.
George Kramer was at Coles
burg Sunday, guest at the j. B.
Moreland home.
Mrs. Robt. Willard went to
Manchester Tuesday morning to
spend the day with relatives.
Frank Meyer and wife of Peters
burg were in this city Tuesday en-
route home from a few days stay in
Dubuque.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Holbrook of
Manchester were Sunday visitors in
this city. Mrs. Holbrook remained
for few days stay.
Miss Addle Oehler went to Earl.
vile Wednesday evening to attend
a dance. She remained for few
days visit with friends.
Mrs. James Armstrong and Mrs
j. NJ. Mueller went to Delaware
Tuesday morning, where they spent
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Carly.
Mrs. George Domayer and siste,
Miss Laura Schacherer, and Miss 10
sephine Schermer were passengers
to Manchester Monday morning.
Mrs. Chas. Toogood of Manches-
ter, who had been visiting at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Robt.
Willard for the past week, returned
home Monday evening.
Mrs Henry Vorwald of Dixon Set
Element and sister, Mrs. A. R. Rob
inson Of Manchester, arrived here
Monday evening from weeks visit
with her sister at Evanston and
Lake Forrest, Ill. Mrs. Robinson
returned to her home the folIowin.
afternoon. News Letter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Waaer of Battle.

In 1917 one Richard Thornton, called
to the bar of the kings bench charged
with the murder Of Mary Ashford, in
open court threw down his glove and
detied his accuser, whereupon there
was pretty to do. Wager of battle,
1t was supposed, had died natural
death in the dark ages, but Lord Ellen
borough after much consultation of
precedent held that it was still the law
of England and ordered field to be
prepared. Thornton's accuser thereup-
on declining combat the prisoner was
discharged. Next year parliament
passed an act abolishing this privilege
Of appeal to the strong right arm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Dangerous Golf.

One of the rules Of the Weston-super-
Mare (England) Golf club reads, "a
ball may be lifted and dropped with
the loss of n stroke when played with
in the Rulings surrounding the powder
magazine" There appears to be an
element of danger in this kind of golf
which reminds London writer Of a
certain golf course on the West AfrI-
can coast, where the eighth and ninth
holes are always optional, rs several
golfers are said to have been lost
there owing to the proximity Of tho
jungle, which is known to be favor
lite lair of the lion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Where the Difference Lay.

"One Of his complaints against his
wife in the divorce suit" said the law
yer. was that she smoked cigarettes"
"Oh, my goodness! And whenever
he comes to see me-" cried the bache-
lor girl, II smoke and smoke!"
ooh, he doesn't mind other women
smoking cigarettes" declared the law
yer. HE likes 1t. 1t is only his wife,"
New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
All That He Had.

"Can you give bond?" asked the
Judge. Have you got anythingy
ledge" replied the prisoner, "sence
you AK me, I'll tell you. hain't got
nuthin' in the worl' 'cept the spring
chills, six acres O. no count land,
big family, hope Of n hereafter an
the ole war rheumatlsm."-A Atlanta
Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

A first grade boy brought perfect
spelling papers home for several weeks
and then suddenly began to miss five
and six out of ten
slows this, son?' asked his father.
Teachers fault" replied the boy.
"How Is 1t the teachers faultY'
"she moved the little boy that sat
next to me."-Lippincotts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

Mrs. Simpson in her MANY Memo.
ries of Many People" says of Arch
bishop Whately: He was utterly, re-
CARELESS of appearance. If he came to
us without servant and perceived a
hole in his black stocking he would
put piece of sticking plaster on the
corresponding part Of his leg to con
ceal the defect.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

"Maybe that boy Of yours will be
famous some day" said the friend.
II shouldn't be surprised" answer
ed Farmer Corntossel: "hc does like to
wear curious clothes an say things
that sounds more surprisin' than sensi-
ble."-Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

"Why did you leave your last placer"
"Sure, ! worr discharged for dom
we'll, num-"
Discharged for doing well? Why,
Ehere We're you?'
Il worr in the horspital, num-
london Answers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Foolish Question.

"Hello!" cried the neighbor. "What
are you building new chicken house
for?"
why" replied Nettles, "for flock
of pink elephants, of course. You
didn't suppose I'd put chickens in it,
did yOuT
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Fate leads the willing, but drives tbs
Stubborn.-French Proverb.
Clever.

Mrs. Petter-Did you see that? DIX
on seized that rocking chair and was
Into 1t before his wife had chance to
reach it. And on his wedding trip too.
Mr.. Petter-That's just it. There's
where Dixon is smart. Nobody will
suspect that he is on his wedding
tour. don't you see? And besides, lie
gets the chair.-Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
The Poor Cat.

A young wife called her husband on
the telephone to tell him tale of woe.
In tear choked accents she said: "That
you, dearie? Well, you know that love-
ly chicken pie I made you-that horrid
old cat came in and ate 1T up before
could stop It,"
He answered, Never mind, darling;
I'll get you another cat"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
All Bluff.

EYES," boosted the fortune hunting
count, call Of our old family castles
were on high mountains. My ancestors
all lived on big Bluffs
Indeed" replied the wise heiresD,
land l see that you take after them.
count"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
AppIausa.

A friend having declared In Mrs.
Siddons' hearing that applause was
necessary to actors, that 1t gave them
confidence, More" interposed she; ut
gives us breath"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Tho Modern Way.

Twill you have this here woman to
be your lawful welded wife?"
That's what lowed would"
"Will you love, honor and obey her?''
"Ain't You got that switched around,
parson?" said the bridegroom.
John" said the bride elect, don't
you reckon the parson knows his bus'-
ness? Answer the question:"
"Yes, Sir" said the bridegroom meek
ly. II reckon I'll have to."-Atlanta
Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Tho Worst He Had.

"rhen you have never had educa-
tional advantages?" said good wom-
an to small boy.
mo, marin, not us 1 knows Of. I've
had airysipilas. If what you said Is
wors'n that don't want to ketch 1t"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

Nal hear that you've been playing
with Donald Smith again, Tommy.
Now, told you Tommy-PlayIng
with him! You see the black eye he's
got and you'll soon guess If there was
any playing about it.-Punch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

Mrs. Hoyle-AIr. Boyle is looking for
Doyle-Thnts fad of hers, getting
things she can drive. Her husband Is
that kind of a man.-New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

Sound practical advice given by u
misanthrope: If ever you should be at
tackled by night never shout Murder"
for no one will bother about you. Yell
''Fire" and everybody will be out of
doors in liffy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
The riresone Part.

Macfoozler playing an absolutely
hopeless game)-Here! What are you
Tying down for? Are you tired? Cad
die-1'm no tired O. carryin', but I'm
sair weary O. countin'!-Punch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

Mrs. Pease-AIy husband and new
er dispute before the children. We
always send them out when q quarrel
seems imminent. Miss Sharp-Ah, I've
often wondered why they're so much
in the street!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
Sneaked.

"What side do you generally TAX.
when your wife gets in an argument
with somebody else:"
"Outside. It's safer" = Milwaukee,
Sentinel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

l hate thing done by halves. If Il
be right, do it boldly; If it be wrong,
leave it undone.-Gilpin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
WM. pENNis,

lNARPLNTER, CONTRACTOR 4 BUILDER
~ am now prepared to do ali WORK In my
line In good and wOrkmanlke manner. Salts
faction guaranteed. Plans and estimates fur
ntshed Work taken In town or country, shop
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
G. n. BUNKER.

lizard AND soF COAL, also have in stock
Ill stove woOd, cordwood, bass wood and
hardwood iumb and posts. Yards on u. b o.
once In keiser Bros feed store. Phone sos
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
DENT,srs.
poRMAN BROS,

DENTISTS. Office on Franklin street. north
- Of the Globe Hotel. Manchester, Iowa.
dental surgery IN all lis branches. Makes fire.
office on Saturdays,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
r. wERKmE,srse.

GENERAL DEALER IN FURNITURE,
~ COffins. Picture Frames. etc. A complete
stock II Furniture and Upholstery always on
hand, Of prices that defy competition. A good
nearse kept for attendance at funerals. Earl
Vile. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

j. NJ. pEAass.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLLECT
d Or. All business entrusted to him Riyor
prompt attention. ONCE In City Hall block
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

Prosperity tries the human heart
with the deepest probe and brings
forth the hidden character
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

MANCHESTER MARsLE WORKS.
T g prepared to furnish Granite and Marble
Monuments and Head stones OF various de,
signs Have the county right for Sipe's Patent
meet all competition. eli ~
W.. MCINTOSH.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
ATTORNEYS.

c. W. DuSuAM, f. b. Stiles. VIII. NoRR
DURHAM. NORRIS q STILES.
A TTOHNEYS AT LAW AND NOTARIES
n Public Special attention given TO Collect
Ing. Insurance. Real Estate and Loan Agents
once In City Hall Block, Manchester, Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
HUTCHINSON q ATwATER

HARDWARE. STOVES. IINwARE, ETC,
IL keeps first.class timer aud does all kindi
OF repairt z with neatness and dispatch. store
opposite First National Bank Nam street,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

Genius is combination of aspire.
Hon and inspiration.-London Truth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

DRY Goods. Carpets. Millinery. Hats and
- Csps. Boots and shoes, etc, Main street
Manchester, Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

There are times when God asks moth.
ing Of his children except silence am
patience Robinson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
q. CLARK
N. L. DREW.

Dry GOODS. Notions. Carpets. Gent, Fur.
~ nlshing goods, etc. franklin street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
ALEX. aEEs1aoM

~ ENERAL BLACKSMITH, horssshoeinR
VI specially. Interfering and oorns cured cf
no pay. Prices reasonable. and the best Il
work guaranteed A share Of the public patron.
age is solicited. Shop on Franklin street, neap
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
PhYeioiANs.
DIR. l.. J, BOWMAN.

DR.. 1. ]. BOWMAN,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Manchester,
Iowa.. Office in the Conger building on
FRANKLIN st.. opposite the City Hall. Calls
answered promptly Special attention given
Glasses fitted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

CLOTHING and Gents fu rnlsning goods
" City Hall block, Franklin street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
W. mi. RoYMroM

Jeweler and Engraver
dealer In Watches, Clocks, Silver and Plat
go Ware, Fine Jewelry, Spectacles. Cutlery
Musical Instruments, etc, Main street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

A. PETERSON,
lEALER IN Groceries. Provisions, Crock
u cry, Fruits. etc. Main Street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

j. }. LINDSAY. M. D.,
PHYSICIAN, surgeon and Eye Specialist Of
4 1co hours for eye cases and fitting glasses
LOU ~ 500 p. m. Office corner Main and Frank.
lin streets. r
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

Thos. 7. cAnkEEk.
A RCHITECT AND BUILDING 6UPERIN.
- TENDENT,S 3. Z. Corner, 9Th and Main 81.
dubuque. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
3. VI. aReMe.

Successor to Lawrence 4 erems.
DRUGS. Wall Paper. Stationery, Paints, OILS.
~ etc City Hall block. -
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c. YoRAN, HE. ARNOLD. M. j. YoRAN
YoRAN. ARNOLD q YoRAN.
A TTORNEYS AT LAW. and Real Estate
a Agents. Office over Delaware County Hate
Bank, Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
WINTHROP,

Mrs. g. B. Heath 81 emit Thursday
in the Willis Gill home in Man
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
FRED .. sLA,n.

A TTORNRY AT LAW. ONCE In the City Hail
"A Block. Manchester. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
.. q. ALLEN,
eILpNER BROS

CLOTHING and Gents furnishing goods. Cor
" ner Main and Franklin streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

A IToRNEYs AT LAW. Special attention
Building. franklin street. Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
v ETENARIAN.

DR.. J. w. SCOTT,
VETERlNARY Surgeon and Dentist. col e.
Main street. Telephone $50.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06
BRONSON. CARR q SONS.

!. r. BRONSON. HUBERT CARR,
Il NJ. CARR. HENRY BRONSON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-06

Mrs. Hester Eide has gone to
Edgewood to live with her daughter,
Mrs. Elliott.
Mr.. and Mrs S. M. Chase re-
turned from their eastern trip We'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-13
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

James y. Young. deputy United
States shipping commissioner died at
New Bedford. Mass. Sunday. He was
III his I'D year.
Judge Grosscur in the United States
circuit court in Chicago Monday issued
the final order turning over to the Chica-
90 Railways Co. all the railways on the
north and west sides of the city of Chi
cago which heretofore have been operated
under the name of the Chicago Union
Traction Co.
launch containing Il sailors from the
Iattleship Illinois went ashore on Rose
island at Newport. r. l., during n heavy
fog at Il j. NJ. Sunday and it was not
until A. NJ Sunday that the men were
able to release their boat from its POSI-
ton AMI reach the battleship. The
launch struck on small sandy beach
and sustained no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-13
EXPERT SEAMANSHIP
Prevents Accidents During Maneuvers
of Newport, r. |.

Newport, r. L., Aug. 12.-ltoports of
Skillful seamanship and delicate ma
neuvring Oh the part of the officers and
men of the battleship Kearsarge and
the second torpedo boat destroyer ana
third torpedo boat fiOtillaS during their
practice in a thick fog last night We're
reported today when the vessels came
in. The torpedo boat tlotilla was or
dered to attack the battleship Eear-
sarge While the deStroyerS We're to
guard the battleship. The. fog shut in
SO thickly that observation torpedo
boats length away was almost impos-
sihle.
Despite this. however, the torpedo
boats made their attack but failed 10
get within teGpcdoing distance. During
tn ehianeuvarinS there We're many mar
row escapes and with so many craft
involved only the most delicate sea-
ranship avertcd collisions. The boats
went out again tonight. The flotilla of
dcstroycrs included the Stewart W"r-
den. Hopkins and Whipplc, while the
torpedo boat notilla was made up Of
the Stringham. Stockton. Thornton,
Shubrick and De Long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-13
RIOT AT ST. JOHN.
As.vr;ans Fiaht-Five Dangerously In
;ur.d-Eight Arrests.


G. John, n f., Aug. 12.-As result or
,,ooted riot i'm the Assyrian colony to-
a., the notice have made eight arrests
o,,d five persons are dangerously injured.
I-or some time there has been i'll feeling
hatween two sections of the quarter
whore some 400 Assyrians reside. The
t.o,,bIe began to leak out on Saturday
afternoon when Fred Isaacs. storekeep-
or and immigration agent, had an alterca-
tion with Thomas Simons. laborer. To-
doy when Simons and his brother Ray
mond were walking down Eric street. To-
Gated In the heart of the colony, on their
way to work, it is alleged that Fred
Isaacs and his brother Anthony lay in
wait with clubs and assaulted them. John
Sullivan. the husband of the so-called
Queen Of the Colony rushed from his
home to stop the fight. He was struck by
a club and his left arm was broken.
At this junction Mrs. Sadie SimonS. q
sister Of Thomas Smons, went to her
brothers assistance and was struck on
the forehead with 4 rock which was
hurled in the air. She is in q very dan
gerous condition. 1t was at this point
that the entire colony turned out and
when the police arrived they found the
street the scene of a riot.
Fred Isaacs is lying at his home with
his forehead cut and Thomas Simons has
a sprained and badly bruised shoulder.