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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30

Statistics have been gathered late
ly to show that we are the richest
nation on earth and well we need to
be because we are the freest spend
ers. 1t is estimated that S 100000
day is bet during the racing sea
son. A million dollars month is
squandered for peanuts and popcorn.
In Chicago 100000 a week is
spent fortheater tickets. Two million
dollars was spent last year for golf
clubs and balls. Twenty five million
dollars is spent in California alone
annually by tourists and 10000
Americans go to P.ris each year.
But what's the use of money, any
wav, if you can't spend it?-Kansas
City Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
Every Month For 70 Times

DR.. Shallenberger, the Chicago
Specialist, has visited our city. He
has never missed a Visit and hopes
to make us many more He is a
learned physician and he has an ex-
tensive practice. He cures where
others fail, he is an expert in dag
nosing cases and he will always give
his honest opinion which has won
for him wide reputation. Go and
see him whether you take treatment
Or not as it will do you good TO talk
with such a courteous, honorable
gentleman. He will be at Hotel
Clarence, Manchester, Monday.
February the fourth, 1907. owl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
Meeting of Directors of the Delaware
County Fair Association.

The meeting of the Directors Of the
Delaware County Fair Association
met Thursday afternoon, Jan. oath.
at the Court House in this city.
The directors present were j. ].
Carrothers, E. Z. Moore. P. H.
Ausman, Chas. Clute. R. d. Ora.
ham, Ben Sheldon, M. Hutson, 7.
Wilson and d. W. Barr. w. Van
Auken was also present.
The minutes of the previous meet.
ing were read and approved. The
report Of Mr.. Wilson in regard tc
the matter of getting aid from the
county was accepted and committee
discharged The Secretary made
report Of financial condition of the
Association. On motion of Aus.
man seconded by Carrothers, the
financial report was accepted and
approved. S. A. Steadman rendered
his resignation and the same was
accepted. After considerable dis.
cussion of the affairs of the society
the meeting was adjourned TO Feb
ruary 20, 1907.
j. j. PENToNY, Secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
Farmers Institute.

President Carrothers announces
the coming farmers institute pre-
gram: On February IA, 10 and lG,
the annual farmers institute pro-
or. m will be held at the usual place,
The Court House at Manchester.
Everything is being done that can.
in way, add to the interest and
profit of this program for every
farmer in Delaware county.
We are fully aware Of the fact,
however, that the officers. no matter
how they may work cannot make up
a profitable program without the CO.
operation OF those who should be
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
w. II. Norris was in Chicago

w. II. Norris was in Chicago
the first Of the week.
Attention is directed to the
Hollister Lumber Co.'S. Notice to
Settle" in another column.
EE. B. Stiles left Tuesday for
D:ndee, ILL.,. for a visit with his
brother, Rev. II. w. Stiles.
DR.. j. W Scott went to Des
Moines Monday TO attend meeting
Of the State Veterinary Association.
Mr.. aud Mrs. i II. Hoyt and
Will Denton of Lamont, were Man
chester visitors the first of the week.
&C. A. Bradley, who has been a
guest at the home of Mrs. w. "a.
Long, left the first of the week for
Chicago.
Reader, il you turn to the
fourth page Of this paper, you will
not fail to see the half page adver-
tisement of "H. II. Lawrence, the
Shoe Man." and seeing it, you will
of course read it. The reason for
this reduced price sale, is stated in
the advertisement, and you should
take advantage of this opportunity
given you to buy foot wear at re-
duced prices.
On Monday Of this week
Hutchinson Bros sold to William
Hermann so acres of land one mile
west OF Manchester for $500 For
Ian with no buildings or we l.e-
lieve that the price $97 80 per acre,
is about the highest ever paid in the
vicinity of Manchester. 1t must be
understood, however, that it was as
good if not the best eighty acres of
land near here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
DEADLY HEART DISEASE AGAIN
Had Suffered Many Years, but Seemed
Normally Strong.
Burial Will BE at Dctroit-His Death
Releases Some Secret Political
History of McKinley's
Administration.

Washington. Jan. %. - Death has
again struck, taking rs his mark a man
high in position both in state and ma
ton, and n veteran general officer in
the civil war. At $40 Il. III. yesterday
the grim terror struck General Russell
a Alser and he was dead in fifteen
minutes. The immediate cause of his
death was oedema of the lungs. He
had been suffering for years with
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30

Only two surviving members Of
the famous Cambria, Pa, guards are
left of a long list who answered to
the roll call Just sixty years ago,
when they marched from Ebensbure
to enlist their services with Uncle
Sam in the conflict with Mexico.
These two survivors are Joshua d.
Paris, now justice Of the peace in
Ebensburg, and former Sheriff John
A. Blair, who is also resident Of the
county capital
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
The Negro Vote in the North.

The long drawn out debate over
the action of the President in dis
honorably discharging the negro
troops at Brownsville, is unquestion-
ably intended to put an end to the
movement for another term for
Roosevelt.
Lesl;e's Weekly calls attention to
the fact that the republicans must
retain the negro vote, if they hope
to retain power in the northern
states, and gives the following as
the number Of male negroes Of vot-
ing age in 1900 in the states NAM
ed:
Delaware ........ss74 New York......... 81, 42!
Connecticut ........ sc Pennsy. vania... 81 .66s
Indiana ............lsls6 West Vlrginia... IA Isl
New Jersey.....sl ,414.
In these nine states and probably
others, the negroes are believed tt
held the balance of power, and tha
accounts for the activity Of the Pres
ident's ,enimies, and their desire t.
magnify the injustice of his orders
No matter what the investigating
committee may report, it is quit
safe to say that hereafter there viii
be very few colored babies named
Theodore Roosevelt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30

he came in from the yard where he
had been playing with other chill
dren. His mother fixed him COM
fortably in bed and returned in a
few minutes to see if he was resting
but was shocked to find him resting
in deaths slumber. MIR. and Mrs.
Havens have the sincere sympathy
of the community in their sad be,
reavement.
Mrs. O'Hagen was Manchester
caller Thursday.
Miss Mayme Cusic, who is at
tending school at Cedar Falls, was
an over Sunday visitor with friends
and relatives here
Mrs. VIM. Burkey and Mrs. r.
Solder were callers at Manchester
Saturday.
Will Ryan and sister, Miss EN-
ma, were Manchester callers Tues
day.
The marriage of Frank McDevitt
and Loretto Keegan was announced
at the Catholic church here Sunday.
Misses Jessie and Winnifred NAL
ey visited friends here Friday.
Will WEIGH has been i'll but is
much better at this writing.
Alphoncis Duffy and wife, former
lily Miss Mary Heffernon + DeSmieth,
lis. d., arrived here Thursday both
young PEOPLE are well and favorably
known here and congra' ulations are
extended.
| Mr.. Bennings living about fou,
miles south east Of town died Friday
after brief illness OF pneumonia
| The bereaved family have the sym
patty Of all.
John Cain and family have re.
turned to live on their farm foul
m es south Of town after having
spent one year in Waterloo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30

Senator Tillman, in his speech on
the Brownsville affair, said that
every Senator knew that negros were
not allowed to drink at the bars Of
the best hotels in Washington.
Tillman will be sure to loose cast
with his associates unless he lets up
on telling the public what they
know.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
INSIDE FACTS ARE RELEASED
Story That Has Awaited Ayers Death
for Publication.

Milwaukee, Jan. 25.-The Milwaukee
journal prints a long interview with
General Alger, which was obtained III
Detroit on March 4. 1900. giving inside
facts regarding his resignation from
McKinley's cabinet and his election
later to seat in the United States
senate. General Alger eyacted prom
Use from The Journal nj the time the
Interview was given that nothing
would be published With regard to it
until after his death. General .Alger
toli The Journal that on account Of
thu. severe criticism against linn during
the Spanish. American war lie three
times offered to resign from the cab
met. but that each time President Nc
Kinley would not listen TO such Il plan,
and that the president said he would
quit the presidency before he would
allow Alger to leave the cabinet.
General Ayers story is as follows:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
For Sale or Exchange.

The j. II. Beatty farm Of 300 acres
2 miles west Of Elkport, Clayton Co.,
Iowa; good improvements. Will
sell on easy terms or exchange for
town property. smaller farm, western
lands or merchandise.
S. A. WILSON,
5-w2 Independence, Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
Manchester Markets.
Notice to Settle,

Having sold our lnmi er and ccal
business at Manchester, those know
ing themselves indebted to the un-
dersigned are requested to prompt
iy call and settle.
5tf HoLLIsTER LrMBER Co.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30

when you are absorbed in your
business cares downtown today, Her
bert, YOU will forget your little wife
entirely"
mo, darling. That steak YOU cooked
for me with your own sweet hands this
morning for breakfast will keep you
in my memory every minute Of the
day"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
Overriding the Exercise.

Footpad with revolver Hold up
yer hands! Victim You can go
through re If you want to. but I'll be
dad dinged IL I'm going to hold up my
hands any more. I'm tired of doing 1t.
You're the third since left the lsdge.
Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30

ON NAY lOLONlSr RATES
To west and north west California
points and Mexico City, Mexico, via
/. C. r. It. These rates are shout fif-
teen dollars lower than the regular
second class rates. Tickets on sale
March Let to April Both inclusive and
September LIST to October 3lst incluslV'
For further particulars and for rates to
other Intermediate points apply to the
undersigned 80
6tf II, u. FIERCE Age.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30

"SSAASSSey' SDA SsA ~ A>Ss
commencing nj 10 O'Clock Il. IN. sharp, the fol-
win. describ, d property:
IL Head of Cattle -25 Holstein cows full
b ocd aud gr de. some fresh, ne with calves
Il side. othe sw.th calf; 10 e n bull :! ears
id; Hostel bull IL mo tbs d; I've riinx He
st II S; Ho .tein caivss; ir,d cal.
80 He. d of hog4-ls Duroc Jersey brood sows,
oisr. ow in Api'; ~ Euroc Jersey sLoats; LIN
roc Jers bosr
Graf 1900 bus e. co n; 20 brs seed corn;
10 bus Sad bar ~; $40 bus oats.
z Held of Horses-5 Leavy wok iorses; .
dra CO is coming
Machinery Etc New dot b es IF y; Mitch
eli wsg n; Stu ebaker W gon; Scott h.y prts
Rock land hay oader Mccormick era II bin
err; Osbor e corn binleI; Deering mower; Mil
wat kes ow r: Osborne hay rake; ntw j, l. @
ng pillow; Di.monI su key pillow; use, ton
h,rIows: j J. @. corn ding pew: Brown com
riding pillow: Peters cora p'anter r:its 80 rods o.
wire; H, osier seede'; Osborne d SC; PraiI
or aking p ow; bobsed seem feed okeI;
sets double hAiness set single harness; , tar
si,acp IA DIS; 3 nj k cans; CHARTER Oak COOK
stove and t.tLt articles 90 numti GUS u men
tioa.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
rms: On sums of $40 and under, "a. h.
IN sums over $40 .e We RS time Cd bAnkabl.
attes btaiins eight per CT mt ipteres from
date. Ali settlements must be msde wi !
he clerk the day lhe bic,
f. A. boo title, Auct A, l.. STRA N.
Fred f. Richardson. Clerk IF. MERRY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
AUCTION SALE.
Wednesday, February 6, 1907,

On ihe Htther.p gton, now know" as the J. +
Merry farm, 2 miles northwest Gf Jones mi !
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
HE YAZoo MISSISSIPPI VAL
LEY

lis the tie of new phamplet new
ready for distribution and published by
the Illinois Central Railroad Company.
II describes in detail the resources and
no sbilities of the richest valley in the
United States. For free copy address
the III dertigned at Manchester, Iowa.
j F. MERRY,
General immigration Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
FOR SALE

Seven room house with three acre.
land in North Manchester, one block
north Adams green house.
For price inquire of E. a. Best or
O. L. Adams, Manchester, Iowa. 45tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-01-30
che pfnorrat.
WEDNESDAY. JAN. 80, 1907. !
Credit Currency.

We have before us, under Con-
gresham Fowler's frank, report
made by him from the Committee
on Banking and Currency in favor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
SCHOOL BURNED
Excitement When the Third Alarm Was Sounded al
 Boston To-Day
CAUSED BY CIGARETTE

Boston, Feb 9.-The congested tenement district in the west end was threatened by fire early to-day that ruined St Mary's parochial school on Cooper street. So danger ous did the fire become that three alarms were sounded in quick suc- ,cession, followed soon afterwards by fourth. There was much excite ment among the foreign element living in the vicinity and those in adjoining tenements were ordered to vacate by the firemen. The structure was formerly the Cooper armory, an old fashioned three and half story brick building. The blaze is believed to have started in the basement. Last night some of teh St Mary's parish young people held barn party there in aid of the sufferers from the Jamaica earthquake and fire. and a small fire was discovered where some boys had been smoking cigarettes. This was soon extinguish- ed, as 1t was thought, but early to- day flames broke out anew from smouldering embers. So far as known no one was injured, as the caretaker and hk family were the only occu- pants, and escaped easily. The loss is estimated at $40,000, covered by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
The Brownsville Investigation May Drag Along For
 Several Months
CAN'T FIND WITNESSES
Committee Thinks That 10 Get al the Bottom otihe Trouble That Every Man Must Be Examined
 individually.

Washington, Feb 9.-The Browns vile inquiry, by the senate committee on military affairs may continue at intervals for several months. Many men for whom subpoenas have been issued have not been found and others are in Texas attending the court-martial of the white officers of the discharged, negro battalion. The investigation has proceeded far enough to convince the members of the committee that the only way to get at the bottom of the affair Is by examining every man. Thus far only a few members of companies B and D have been on the stand and no evil dence has been secured indicating that these men were guilty. It has been brought out that company c men had chance to secure guns as their racks were broken open, and the examination of members of that company is expected to be of greater interest. The testimony that most interests the committe is that all of the men have testified that they would be able to distinguish the re- port of the Springfield rifles or the Krag-Jorgenson rifles from the re- ports of other firearms. and most of the witnesses have said that they did not hear any army rifles. The testi- mony of the white officers, now under courtmartial is being awaited on this point. Several senators who have declared that they believe some mem- bers of the negro battalion were guilty of the shooting now say their opinions will be shaken If the white onicers should go on the stand and say that they could not detect the reports of Springfield or Kragx guns. The committee takes 1t for granted that soldiers are able. to distinguish between the reports of various makes of guns.
 | Senator Foraker has said that he will get at the bottom of the affair if 1t should take all summer and 1t is likely therefore that after the ad- journment of congress sub-com- mittee will be named to take testi- mony..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Police Locale Headquarters ol Russian Terrorisls in .
 Female University
LEADERS GOT AWAY
But inc Officers Succeeded ia Arrest. ing aNumber of Men and Scizina a Quantity of Bombs and
 Explosives.

Moscow, Feb 9.-The headquarters Of the Flying Group of terrorists, whence agents were sent out to exe- cute the death sentences imposed on General Count Ignatier, a member of the council of the empIre; Lieutenant- General Pavloff, procurator- general: Ma5or-G General Won der Launtiz, per- feet of police at St Petersburg, and s. A. Alexandrovsky, governor of Penza, has been located at the Mos. COW female university. The police searched the university buildings and many nearby tenements and arrested eight girl students and a number of men. but the leaders have thus far cs. caped. A number of bombs and stx- ty pounds of pyroxylin were seized at the university.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
LAURIER TALKS
Asked By MT Lewis 10 Make Declaration of Sympathy For
 People of Newfoundland
PREMIER HESITATE

Ottawa, Ont, Feb 9.-Mr Lewis, West Huron, asked Premier Laurier in the house yesterday to make de claration of sympathy with the peo- pie of Newfoundland in their trouble with the United States over the fish cries.
 Premier Laurier said that it was with some hesitation that he consent ed to make a pron0uncement on the subject The question is now before the colonial office, continued the pre- mier, and British diplomatists are not handling the matter in way satis- factory to Newfoundland. Sir Will frid briefly view the fishery question and said that Newfoundland's trou- bles might any day become those of Canada. The Canadian people there fore sympathized with the people of But what ever diffi- culties there were to be settled, he said in conclusion. they would be set tied by peaceful means and never by the arbitrament of war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
CITY NEWS

Postmaster John Guernsey, who has been seriously i'll at his home on the wolcott road, is much improved to-day.
 A mass of requiem will be cele- brated at 8 o'clock Monday morning at St Patrick's church for the late Mrs John J. Brophy of Cottage place
 Mrs John Flaherty of River street in confined to her home as the result of injuries received by falling on an icy sidewalk on the above named street.
 Patrick J. Connor. formerly of this city and for the last four years . resident of Jersey City. died wednes- day after few days illness. A wife and child survive him; also three sisters and a brother in this city, Mrs Edward B. Bowling, Margaret, Hannah and Morgan Connor; also a brother and two sisters in Ireland, Mrs Thomas Gaynor. Mrs David Ken ney and John Connor. Burial will take place in Jersey City. to-day.
 The republicans are looking around for a good man to take the place of J. H. Filling on the bureau of assess ment. Many think that 1t is neces- sary to have one alderman on that board. but that is not SO. The char ter states that it shall be composed of three persons. who shall be resi- dents and taxpayers In Waterbury, % that 1t may be decided to elect somebody besides an alderman to the position It is held by some that in case Mir Filling gets the postmaster ship there is nothing in the law to prevent him from continuing to act as alderman and member of the bu- req uof assessment If this be true, perhaps Mr Filling viii i'll the three places until the end of the prsuens year. The republicans regard the bureau of asseesment e the most km- portant body In the city. but the denoerats don't seem to attach much impoE1anos to it
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Number of Measures Intro duced In inc Legislatere this
 Session About 1,7OO.
RUSH ON THURSDAY
Nearly Half of the Various Bills We're Presented By the Members inc Last
 Two Days.

Hartford. Feb 9.--An estimate of the number of measures which have been introduced Into the general as- sembly this session is about 1,700, which is a total considerably less than that of two years ago. Up to the opening of the session Thursday ap- proximately one thousand measure had been introduced and had been entered upon the journals of both branches as follows: house bills 133, senate bills 127, house joint resolu- tions 230, senate joint resolutions 1O2, house petitions 128 and senate peti- tions 4. During the session on Thursday about six hundred docu- ments reached the desks of the clerks in the two branches.
 Most of the committees are well loaded up with business, the judiciary as usual having the heaviest burden with almost 300 measures aside from nominations for judgeships and other court officers. Next to the judiciary the committee on interpretations has the greatest amount of work, having about 150 measures before it. A rought estimate of the number of bills etc, in the hands of committee clerks and is as follows: labor 30. claims 26, public health and safety 6, banks 90 insurance 25, cities and b0roughs 100, education 37, fisheries and game Ill, military affairs 30, excise 90, finance 57, roads and bridge 2S, railroads 1O4, humane institutions IT, appropria- tions 47, forfeited rights 19 agricul- ture 28, and the lesser committees each have few. There are about 20 petitions for the appointment of a female deputy factory inspector, about B petitions for dog legislation and about score asking for new legislation onthe deer nuisance.
 Should some of the committees de- eide to group measures which are identical in their subject matter and hold general hearing on these mat ters fully one-fourth of the business on hand will be disposed of with de- spatch, Something after. this plan win be followed as it b already un- derstood that the judiciary commit tee will draw up trial by jury measure in place of the dozen or more petitions sent in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
ALL GLASSES RESERVED.
Disdain in Tokio for Americans Who
 are Talking War.

Toko, Feb S-In discussing the an- ti-Japanese feeling expressed by . portion of the American press, all classes whose opinion Is worthy of consideration, are significantly re- served. The two prevailing sentl- ment noticeable are d strong disdain and contempt for the papers in Amer ica which entertain the idea of war between Japan and the United States and implicit confidence in President Roosevelt, who is regarded as the true type of American.
 People are inclined to smile with satisfaction at the outburst of what appears to them as a ridiculous agl- tation and at the barbarity practiced toward innocent children in a chris tian land which had been classed by missionaries and others as a country which possessed the only true religion and the only true God.
 The Japanese have no doubt been smarting under the assumed super iority of christian nations, and now find such an occurrence amid chris tlan civilization, serves in their judg- ment as the confession of an inferior ity, moral and. otherwise
 Moreover the successful war with Russia has inspired the Japanese with great confidence. and although the of war with the United States is not now generally entertain ed, 1t may not be amiss to point out that some are inclined to regard as significant Secretary Taft's declara- ton in regard to fortificatlng the Ha- waiian islands.