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The Irish standard., 1908-02-08

grippe or pneumonia complications,
she had better close that window. So
she slipped cautiously out of bed, ner.
vously apprehensive of plunging her
feet into pool of water. It had not
been the pitcher after all. Even after
the window was closed there seemed
to be much air in the room. The
blind still tapped, though at longer in.
tervals. If it really turned cold, how
were they to live in that barn.like
room, she and Mary? She thought of
the campers out on the fiat and shiv-
cred. She looked out Of the window
musingly moment. It was dark. She
wondered If Gordon had come home.
OF course he was home. It must be
nearly morning. Her feet were get.
ting cold. so she crept back into bed.
The next thing Of which she was con.
scious. Mary was shaking her excit.
edly.
What is it?'" she asked, sleepily.
Louise! There's a fire somewhere!
Listen!"
Some one rushed quickly through
the hall; others followed, knocking
against the walls in the darkness.
Then the awful. heart-clutching clang
of bell rang out-near, insistent, me-
tallic. 1t was the Westinghouse bell.
There was no other in the town. The
girls sprang to the floor. The thought
had found swift lodgment in the mind
of each that the hotel was on FIRE, and
In that moment Louise thought of the
poisoned meat that had once been
served to some archenemies Of the
gang whose chief was now on trial for
his liberty. So quickly does the brain
work under stress of great crises, that,
even before she had her shoes and
stocking on, she found herself wonder
Ing who was the marked victim this
time. Not Williston-he was dead.
Not Gordon--he slept in his own room
back of the Office. Not Langford-he
same room. Jim Munson? Or was the
Judge the prescribed one? He was not
q corrupt Judge. He could not be
bought. 1t might be he. Mary had
gone to the window.
"Louise!" she gasped. "The court.
house!"
True. The cloudy sky was reddened
above the poor little temple of justice
where for day and weeks the tide Of
human interest Of a big part of big
state-ay, big part of all the north
west country, maybe-had been stead
lily setting in and had reached its cul-
mination only yesterday, when a
gray-eyed, drooping-shouldere firm
jawed young man had at last faced
quietly in the bar of his court the
defer of the COW country. Tonight,
it would dance it's little measure, re-
cite its few lines on it's little stage Of
popularity before an audience frenzied
with appreciation and interest; to-
morrow, it would be heap of ashes,
its scene played out.
MY note books!" cried Louise, in
. flash of comprehension. She dressed
hastily. Shirt waist was too intricate,
SO she threw on a gay Japanese XII.
mono; her jacket and walking skirt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
WIN Z AND LOSE 2.

j. { Il. ! =. ]. t.
The Manchester ball team won
from Anamosa at the Coggon Harvest
home picnic last Tuesday by a
score of IA to l, and Wednesday
from Arlington on the home park 6
t 0. Both games were void of SEN
sationalism. although persistent work
was kept up and the batting averages
boosted.
However, Thursday appeared to be
a typical Jonah day." as poor old
Hans" Schoenauer had the misfor-
tune to break both bones of his left
leg a. the game played at Indepen-
dence. But at the end of the second
inning, when the accident occurred,
Manchester had two runs, with In
dependence still showing goose eggs.
The change necessitated by Hans
being removed from the game,
brought Lindsey behind the bat and
Drew into the field. The team gath
cred themselves, however, as soon as
possible, aItef the accident. Their
sympathy for the catcher was mani
fest and keen, causing their spirit to
be broken for time. Hans" was
taken to the city hospital. where he
will remain for a week or ten days,
until the bones begin to knit to
gether and the pain and swelling re
duced,
The game at Monticello Friday re
suited in another defeat for the Man
chester team, the score being 5 to 2
At independence yesterday. the local.
played against that team for a bene
fit game for John schoenauer who
met with an unfortunate accident las
Strawberry Point will play here to
day wednesday, against Mancheste
al the Woodmen picnic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
AuEnE-H,ckMAn.

s n
At the home of he BRIDES parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Huene, on Frank
lin street, Saturday morning at IL
o'clock, was celebrated the marriage
ceremony of Mr.. Charles Hickman to
Miss Pearl Anne Huene, both Of Chi
cago, the Episcopalian service being
read by the Rev. Charles B. Lynde,
church.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in white messalin silk costume, and
carried roses. During the reading
of the service. Englemann's Melody
o. Love- was played by a sister Of
the bride. Miss Hazel Mae Huene
( A wedding breakfast was served
at noon. The guests from out of
town were Messrs. and Mesdames
Chas. T. Huene. Of Chicago. D. A.
Huene Of Davenport, Claude D. Rul-
on of Edgewood and Henry Farmer
of Edgewood. Mr.. and Mrs. Hick-
man will be at home at S36 East 46th
street, corner Of Michigan avenue,
after October 18th.
Mr.. Hickman is associated with the
Miehle printing press company of
Chicago, and the bride is we'll known
in this city, although having been
q resident of Chicago for number
Of years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
MRS. CLARENCE J. COPELAND.

The Chicago Daily Tribune con-
tanned last week an account Of the
death Of Mrs. Clarence j. Copeland,
who died last Sunday morning, Aug
ust 80, 1908. at Ottawa, Illinois, after
a six months illness, caused by tub
erculosfs. Mrs. Copeland had been
receiving treatment at Ottawa, for
some time. in a tented camp, where
patients afflicted with disease are
cared for. Mrs. Copeland's maiden
name was Sarah e. vapell and resid-
ed before her marriage at Ashton,
Illinois, where interment was made.
On their honeymoon of three years
ago., Mr.. and Mrs. Copeland visited
Manchester, and here she met rela-
tives and friends of her husband, who
found her woman possessing the
nobler qualities and charming per-
sonality, and her death has caused
the sorrow to be keenly felt by her
friends in Manchester, who sympa-
thise with Mr.. Copeland in his be-
reavement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
FAIR WEEK.

Wait for the great event at Cen:
trail Opera House, The Hiskman-Bes-
sey Repertoire Co., with the strong.
est ACTING company. the latest. roy
atty plays, vaudeville features etc.
Ladies free if accompanied by one
paid ticket Monday evening, Sept. Ia.
Only by personal friendship existing
between the management of Central
Opera House and Messrs. Hickman
and Bessey were they induced to
play a week during our Delaware
County Fair and every indication
speaks of we'll filled house on
their opening night. Convince your.
selves by attending and taking adj
vantage of the low price of admis-
sion on Monday evening, Sept 18th.
Seats now on sale at H. G.. Smiths
Pharmacy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
a Big Show for Little ssMoney

r.
Eldon's Comedians, headed by the
talented young comedian. G. Harris
Eldon, supported by the charming
singing and dancing soubrette, Miss
Bessie Clifton, begins a weeks ell
gagement at City Opera House Mon
day next.
This company has stood the strong
est investigation, and gave nice, clean
performances, without one objection
able feature. A different play will be
produced each night. Also number
of new and pleasing specialties will
be introduced at each performance,
consisting of songs, dances, stereo-
graph views, illustrated songs.
The company also offersfto refund
the price of admission to anyone not
perfectly satisfied with their per-
formances.
Prices will be 15-25-35c.
One lady will be admitted FREE Mon
day night with each paid reserved
seat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
Low Fares West. /
Via chicrgo, Milwaukee 8 s. e.r, D.,

Via chicrgo, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Rv.
Low fares every day, September to
Uct9ner u, to points in California and
the Pacific Northwest. SaSSfnr ono,
way second class ticket from nhicaso
to San Francisco, Los Angeles Part.
land. Seattle, Tacoma, spokane. Victor
10, Vancouver, and many Other points
Choice of Routes. Low fares from ali
stations on the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Ry. !"
Liberal stop over arrangements ST
LOT couble berth in tonrit sleeper from
chicago to the Pacific coact. This ia
SPLENDID opportunity to investigate tne
agriculture and commercial openings
now offered along the Pacific Coast Ex-
tension of this railway. Complete in
formation free. Fla. Miller, Genera.
passenger Agent, Chicago. 36-3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09


Manager B. W. Green's has book.
ed the Cedar Rapids Three Eye team
for Tuesday, September 15, the game
to be played at the Main street ball
park. The league team has Just clos
ed its Season, and yet accepted an
engagement at Manchester, at the
wish OF the local manager. Cedar
Rapids has the fourth highest per-
centage in the Three "I'' associa-
ton, and the baseball fans in this
city will have an opportunity to wit
ness a game between professional
and high amateurs. ascertaining the
worth of the local club. The game
is advertised in this issue of The
Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
eO-Acre Farm for Sole

If you want to buy a good so.scre
improved farm In this county, located.
wltnln Two miles of 9 railr0ad station,
We have such farm for sale. The
farm is all under cultivation, has good
dwelling, is well fenced. pa tlv with
woven wire, two wells, mas buggy
shed, hen house and garlery. For a
person who wants to purchase q small
farm, this is splendid opportunity
For terms and further information,
apply to BRONSON, CARR, - Sous.
2eti Agents for owners.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
$1,000 Los1

Last Saturday evening, While max
ing change in the store ofaThorpe
Bros. & Co. in Manchester, Ten Dol
lars We're dropped on the floor. The
finder will confer a favor by leay-
ing the same for the owner at the
Democrat Office, or by giving the
same to the owner whose name can
be learned at this office. wk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
Notice Of Appointment Of Executrix

STATE OF IOWA. Delawa,e County IS.
Notice Is hereby given. That the undersigned
has been duly appointed and qunliii al IS
exec OF the estate Of Thomas Cole
All persons indebted to said estate Ara renneSt,
ed 20 make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same viii present
them; duly authenticated, to the undersigned
GERTRUDE 8. COLE, Administrators
Dated September 4th, 1905, !. ss.3 -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
Cameo Pins and Brooches

Following the latest vogue in
lewelry: have purchased and have
on exhibition at my store an assert.
ment OF cameo stick pins and
brooches, at reasonable prices.
w. N. Boynton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
House for Sale.

A we'll improved residence pro.
perty with two acres Of land for
sale at bargain. Two blocks from
Fair Grounds. Inquire Of Bronson,
Carr y sons, Manchester, Iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
GRANGE MEETING.

The Grange. held a short business
meeting Saturday afternoon, passing
on the membership of two candi-
dates, and calling special meeting
for Saturday. September &c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
sAcRIFIcE SAL

4 modern cottage. per cent invest.
n-ent annually. Enquire of this Of
flee. Another cottage. for rent sit
uated on Union street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
For Sale or Rant

Three improved 80 acre farms in Del.
aware county. Small payment down,
balance on long time. Also ltIO-aere
stf Jos. HUTCHINSON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
For Sale,

Agood light wagon. Inquire at
the home of Vern Burlington.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09
BRIEF MENTION.
SCHOOL DAYS.

School days, school days,
Dear, old, golden-rule days;
Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic,
Taught to the tune of hick'ry
Stick!
You were my queen in calico,
! was your bashful, barefoot beau,
And you wrote on my slate. II love
you, Joe, s
When we were couple of kids. "
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09

Mrs. Thomas Cole of Greeley was
/ town Friday.
Henry spoerl of Ryan was tran
sacting business IN this city Mon,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-09


Andrew Barr of Los Angeles, Cal
ifcrnia. and his son, Eric Barr, of
Annapolis, Maryland, are being enter
tanned at the homes Of their relatives
ir this city. Eric Barr is a naval,
cadet in the United States Naval
Academy at Annapolis, having been
in the service two years. He is
studying the electric engineering
course, which is one Of the most sat
isfactory and lucrative employments
the government trains the student
for. They will be in town for some
time.
"A late scientific discovery, by
l.. G. Delamonthe, noted French
electro-chemist, may be seen at the
w. N. Boynton jewelry shop on Main
street. After fifteen years of arduous
experimenting, this chemist has per-
fected process, whereby roses, as
well as other vegetable and non-me-
tallic substances, can be changed into
metallic substance retaining their
natural beauty and shape, as in life
Mr.. Boynton has purchased a line
Of these creations, in hat pins, the
method of conversion being consid.
cred by the Delamonthe natural art
decorating company as discovery
o. one Of the lost arts of the An.
cient Egyptians. The factory men
toned devotes its attention to the
manufacture Of these hat pins, which
ale produced from the live rose
metallized and colored after the lat
est fashions prevailing in millinery
such as rose gold. green gold, oxi
died silver. pink silver, and oxi
died copper. All sizes are made
from the smallest bud to the full
grown flower. and are very light in
weight, making an artistic feature o.
women's headgear.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09
GOOD MEN AND TRUE.

THERE sincere satisfaction in the of for public office
example already justified constituency
peculiarly needfu and deserving the coored people
questioned disposition deal fairly with then with all
mens the Republican and practical demonstration good
faith the his official
have this valuable distinction Albion X Vicker
candidate for city auditor who is the present county
1t would be difficult
of his character for his good Judgment and
somebody responsible for his equitable
politics. While the whole Republican
unanted pubcanis of the particular
being better known than Others
to make them the special of the
Nickey popular that and his popularity
the line and among all elements of the His upon
second that of Mr. Phelps candidate
though he has held office which
ment for large distribution Of
qualities which popular enthusiasm and that splendid
dence which victory The cooed
Republican,
unrerved endorsement candidate
evidence candidates wide
Republican politics Mers Phelps Vickey Ordway reenee
stretch the this and
city department which will bring
publican With candidates of
government the Republican
model ticket before the people
Colored should feel especial this
ticket 1t will conditions
coored people have not been known this
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09
A LEGAL MISFIT.

THE white people thsed of
support the demands of coored people
The which the
modaons based that of the
the Denver Republican.
Then will the Republican kindly tell principle
winch the demand OF the white people for
based 1t would to be the inequality of
law What paadoXwhat legal is
the American msnepret their
fundamental laws their
ference between the aces The
stutified by that of knavery which
truth behind a legal assumption
The equality of all citizens before legal principle as
sound
equal railroad accommodations contingent another
accommodations based The
araon of the into equally fitted compartments
the contention Of inequality and is legislation
flagrant type
We ready admit that pan-
the United States reasonably desirable believe
only legal possible by the establishment of first second third
and fourth class of travel applicable all
should provided higher
if the
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09
PUBIC MEN AND NEATNESS.

There is no earthly reason why
our public men such as ministers.
doctors, etc, should not present at
all times neat and cleanly APP,
pearance. Some of them are not
only shabby but disgustingly SLOW
en- and unclean in their dress.
Few things present Ii worse sight
than to see Negro minister with
grease spots on his clothes. un.
cared for shoes, and dirty nails.
and to set it all off, soiled cuffs.
collars and shirt. No matter how
poor the minister or doctor NAV
be, he, above all public characters,
should keep himself clean and
presentable. 1t pays and will add
dollars to his purse. With a little
care and a little expense one can
keep mis- garments clean and pre-
sentable. 1t pays and will add
dollars to his purse. With little
care and a little expense one can
keep his garments clean and well
pressed and his linen in present
able shape. New York Age.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09
TRUTH.

Weighing carefully the political platforms and candidates be
the considering the conditions attending them the
effect of their respective politics the class of citizens for whom
speak good why the coord of this
should other Republican
been reasonably fair arriving
conclusions have desired to direct that
honorable That Democracy than
before. for the black readily apparent We upon
the and of Denver condemn without who
seek surrender sacrifice their rights upon the despoc alter
Democratic experiment
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09

Washington.-The division or infor-
nation OF the immigration bureau can
furnish places for 500 men who are
willing to work on farms for from SIS
20 S35 per month, board and lodging
included. The division recently sent
out J5,OOO circular letters to farmers
in all sections of the country and from
the 5000 replies received will supply
to its agents in the Maritime building
in New York the addresses of 500
farmers who want hired men,"
The object of the division in send
ing out these circulars was to find
places for aliens who came from farms
in their native countries and form
large percentage of foreigners who are
stranded in New York city, or nearly
so, and who make a precarious living
doing odd jobs.
The fact that the financial depres.
sion of the pas. six months has caused
a migration to the country is shown
by scores of letters which state that
the needs of farmers have been met
to a considerable extent in the eastern
section of the country by men driven
from the cities to accept work on the
farms.
Chief Powderly of the division of in.
formation expects 20 locate places on
farms for several thousand aliens by
the time spring opens and planting
begins.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09

MIR. Bryan recently made the
following statement: THE white
man of the South putsa qualifca-
tlon on Negro Suffrage in self de-
fense. There is not community
in the North that would not put on
a similar qualification nnder the
same circumstances"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09

like those Europe Passengers
have no legal right dictate
modaions There classes passengers
Southern railways which highly Objectionable refined
their and this refined the
ch right to
similar white element has question properly qe
hon OF rate classification and distinction The
would gladly ride at the cheapest possible The additional
pelse winch the railroads would under this if
would be properly met by equitable adjustment of the class
the greatest burden OF course falling the exclusive
The m though sanctioned indirectly by the
State Commerce Commission President United
nevertheless illegal
amount OF misinterpreaton will square
with the basic law of this
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09
To Renovate Shades.

Holland shades that have become
dirty in places should be rubbed with
a piece of fairly stale bread. The
bread should be constantly turned and
renewed as it becomes soiled. This
simple treatment will "freshen-up" the
blinds wonderfully. and put off the
washing Of them until some distant
date.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09
DISENCHANTMENT

mighty interesting campaign, but forget keep
and bacon home the family
before battle,
think baby and of the subscription
The editor needs much the
needs
local option Keep saving watch
md right
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09

AS a hazardous occupation, sitting
on keg of powder while smoking
pipe isn't to be compared with raising
tobacco in Kentucky.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09

Store the oily feeds where they win
not become contaminated by foul
odors. Feed thus affected is more
than apt to taint the milk and carry
the cowy flavor to the butter.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09

HORACE PHELPS, REPU BLICAN CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR
Mr. Horace Phelps the choice of Republicans
ticket of the wies selections that could have made He
and of
Republican ranks This Mr. Phelps appearance
cal candidate for elective his
farminded voters irrespective of affiaon He
dence of his and the of all
the letter the platform adopted by Republican party every
particular He quarely better
Colorado Statesman earnestly every
for Horace Phelps and the entire ticket
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09

IL is proposed in Denmark to send
an expedition to teach the Eskimos to
fish. Are they as hopeless as that?
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-09

1t has been discovered that Pharaoh
had toothache and the gout. No won
der the Israelites fed from him.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-24

| WHAT YOU CAN BUY THE FINISHED
2SE PRICES
Eight garments consisting of three styles of
two styles of drawers each of short skirt long
skirt and gown AT the present high prices of all
materials the gown and skirt in this
than SOC each and the other c EACH Guam
titles limited. All go this sale at the uniform u,
price for each garment Observation-Disclosures. kC(
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-24

Assortment of ten garments, two corset two draw
ers two gowns two long skirts, short skirt and
chemise and including suit of FIVE garments trimmed
with very attractive pattern of fine torchon lace Many of
the garments in this sell regularly for 75c EACH
Now is the time make generous purchases all Er
these garments included in this sale at each OUN
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-15

OF national economy for one OF ma
tional waste. The same benefits might
be made to accrue and the same dan
gers averted with varying degrees OF
immediate personal benefit to each In
dividual and In ascending scale 10
posterity. by the careful outstanding
OF the other natural resources IN sum
total and separately.
"Such is brief part Of the story
Of national waste. So far as the
past is concerned we may view 4 char
itably as an inevitable consequence
OF our favored situation and the super
abundance OF our natural riches. but
for the future any such complacent
view can Iced only to national impov-
erishment and disaster. Reform must
begin with individuals before it can
spread 10 the mass and the spirit OF In
telligent economy can be inculcated
successfully only by the women or
the country. The preservation OF the
forests as a single cause that is OF
most pressing Importance. is one that
saould appeal particularly to organ
izations OF American women, and IL
can be helped tremendously by their
support, while the slower process or
educating the individual to abhor
waste and thereby developing an en-
lightened demand for the conserva-
ton OF national resources Is going on"