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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-24
4 WE DO PLUMBING WITH OUR
HEAD
take no other.

as well as hands. we don't just solder
IA few pipes together and call it plumb
Ting We first figure out what service
lis required and then do
THE PROPER KIND OF PLUMBING.
1--WE don't charge for the head work,
1 however. Our bill includes only items
|Sfor She time actually spent in doing
1.-THE " srk and the materials employed.
/ Suppose we look over your plumbing
and see what ought to be done. That
costs you nothing.
eUc AN-5oUGHToN co.
20 North Center ST.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
BRYAN AND TEXAS UNIVERSITY.

Cato Sells wants W. j. Bryan
placed at the head of the Lone Star
States famous institution of learning.
Mr.. Sells is now president of the
Texas State Bank and Trust Co. of
Cleburne, Texas, and in a position to
know what the Great Commoner
could do for that section of the
country. The Dallas Morning News
reports Mr.. Sells as saying:
Wholly without information as to
how he would receive the suggestion
and prompted only by my own con-
viction of its exceeding fitness l
should like to see Mr.. Bryan called
10 the presidency of our State Uni
versity, that he might do for Texas
and thee great southwest what Thorn
as jefferson did for the University of
Virginia and the old South"
While Mr.. Bryan could be of great
benefit to the New South at the head
ct one of it's great institutions of
learning such a position would large
IL remove him from the field of ac-
tive politics and that the people of
this country tan not afford.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
MUST PUBLISH STATEMENT OF
OFFICIAL CANVAS.

Judge Towner rendered decision
in the district court at Bedford last
week that is of great Importance to
publishers of county official papers
throughout the state. The decision
is to the effect that the board of SUI
pervisors must publish full state
ment of the result of the official can
vas of election returns, showing the
number of votes cast for each candi-
date in each precinct.
In Taylor county the board of SUI
pervisors held that the statute pro-
piding that canvassing board shall
Make abstracts stating = the
number of ballots cast in the county
by each political party, separately for
each office" nearest the total number
; of ballots cast in the county and that
the publishing of the vote cast for
each candidate in each precinct was
not necessary.
The publishers of the Taylor county
official newspapers took the stand
shat the number of ballots cast in
each precinct for each candidate
must be published and demanded
copy therefor from the county audi
tor. This was refused and action
was brought.
Judge Towner's decision is plair
and to the point and leaves no issue
unsettled. The board must publish
the full vote.
1t is stated that the case will no
be appealed, the board and its cour
sci feeling convinced that the de
clsion would be affirmed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
eARNEalk eeMMRNxs ON 0AKp's
TESTIMONY.

Andrew Carnegie testified last
ytek before the Ways and Means
committee of the House that the
steel industry did not need any pro-
tect'on.
lSr Carnegie told the committee
that they should not place any real
value on the testimony Of interested
parties. Gary said the United States
steel corporation could stand for a
reduction in the tariff on steel. but
that smaller steel manufacturers
could not survive with lowered duties
That's like enc of Aesop's fables
Gary is like the monkey who de
sired chestnuts, but wanted the ca,
to pull them out OF the fire"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
/. MARRIED FIFTY YEARS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ireland of coggon
were pleasantly surprised at their
home Saturday, shortly before noon,
By a number of friends and relatives.
December 10, celebrate their fiji
t!eth wdding anniversary. Mr.. Ire
land was born in England, moving to
New York and later to Delaware coun
t. He enlisted in Company l, End
Iowa cavalry, serving from 1861 to
the close of the war. He and Mrs.
Ireland have resided in Coggon for
q number of years and enjoy large.
circle of acquaintances and friends
throughout the county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
MANCHESTER 4 ONEIDA RAIL
: ROAD NOTICE.

On account of circumstances over
which it has no control, the Man
chester G Oneida Railway Company
will become member of the Illinois
& Iowa Demurrage Bureau January
LIST, 1909.
Our connections. the Chicago Great
Western and the Chicago, Milwau-
kee G st. Paul Railways, as well as
all other lines in the state, are mem
bers of this or similar associations,
and as our joint or through tariffs
which are published by our connec.
tions contains rules for the collec-
ton of demurrage and storage charge
we will have to enforce the rules af-
ter the above date.
The Manchester and Oneida Rail
way is obliged to do this on account
of a recent supplement to tar
III circular issued by the Interstate
Commerce Commission as follows:
"Demurrage on Interstate Ship.
ments-( adopted May 18th. 190S.)
The act requires that carriers shall
publish, post and file all terminal
charges which in any wise change.
affect or determine the value of the
service rendered the passenger, ship
per, or consignee,' and all such
charges become part of the rates.
fares and charges which the car
riers are required to demand, collect
and retain.o r
"Such terminal charges include
demurrage charges. On March 10TH
1908, the Commission decided that
demurrage rules and charges applica-
BILE to interstate shipments are gov
erned by the act to regulate com
merce, and therefore are within its
jurisdiction and not within the juris-
diction of the state authorities. Any
other view would open wide door
for the use of such rules and charges
to effect the Determinations which
the act prohibits.
"Demurrage rules and charges must
be observed az strictly as transpor-
tation rules and charges.
1.-The Commission can not therefore,
recognize as lawful any rule govern
ing demurrage the application which
is dependent upon the judgment or
discretion of some person. or which
provides for exemption therefrom. in
certain exigencies in the creation of
which the carrier has no part. Inter-
state tariffs containing such rules
must be corrected or cancelled"
The Manchester & Oneida Railway
is obliged to comply with the above
Iowa. December 10. 1908.
e. e. BREWER,
Traffic Manager
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
THE RoosEvELT-PuLiTzER WAR.

President Roosevelt has sent a spe-
cial message to congress in reference
TIC certain articles published by the
\ New York World, charging shady
transactions in connection with the
purchase of the Panama Canal from
the French government. He also in
formed congress that steps were be-
ing taken to prosecute the publisher
of the World for criminal libel Mr..
Pulitzer whether right or wrong is
saying some very uncomplimentary
things about the President. Here is
Il sample paragraph from recent
New York World editorial:
mo other living man ever so gross
ly libelled the United States as does
this president who besmirches con-
gress. Dulldozes judges, assails the
integrity of the courts, ISLANDERS pri-
vate citizens and who has shown him
self the most reckless INSCRIPTIONS
demagogue whom the American peo-
pie ever trusted with great power and
authority
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
ludaina a Melon,


IL there any way for n purchaser to
tell good melon without cutting and
testing it,; That Is exactly what an
expert melon grader Is expected to do
to Judge tho flavor of the melon as
we'll as the size The best external In.
dication in netted Gem and melons
of similar type is golden greenish
color, the melon being deeply ribbed
and thickly overlaid with rather coarse
gray netting. the edges of which rise
PRECAUTIONARY from the surface. The
melon should be heavy. There should
be no ragged or broken stem to indi-
cate that the melon WIS torn from the
vine before 1t was ripe enough to part
freely. II one follows these points he
is pretty sure to get the perfection of
melon produced by the quality of the
seed planted. II thr seed has come
from t;steless melon the result will
be disappointing even with thorough
culture and the best care In picking
and shipping. Baltimore American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
THE COURTS DUTY.

In a recent lecture before 'the Mar
quette University law students, Judge
Seaman, of the United States circuit
court of appeals, declared the courts
will soon be united against the. en-
crachments by Legislative or the ex-
ecutive departments.
"The courts" said. state and fed
eral, in cooperation in support of the
constitutional balance of power have
proved, and will prove. the bulwark
against the tendencies or efforts of
the nation, or state to transcend
such powers. That system furnishes
the balance wheel for the great du
pick engine of the American govern
ment."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
Gross Variance in Postal Charges.

1t is more than 1000 miles from
Manchester to Yokohoma, aJpan, and
less than z miles from Manchester
to Delaware, yet it is cheaper to send
by mail pound of merchandise or a
book weighing a pound from Manches
ter to Yokohama than it is to send
ii from Manchester to Delaware. To
be exact it would cost 16 cents to
send such book or package by mail
from here to Delaware, and only ~
cents to send it to Yokohama. 1t
is much cheaper to send package
by mail from here to any part of
Great Britain or Germany than it is
to send it from here to Masonville.
These variances may seem almost
incredible, but they can be easily UNI
derstood when the fact is called to
mind that the Tom Platts of the Unit
ed States Senate do not represent an
express companies engaged in the
business of carrying packages from
here to. Germany, Great Britain Oh
Japan.
For many years the reports of our
Postmaster Generals have urged con
gress to enact law providing fol
parcels post, the same as they have
in other civilized countries, bu
these reports have never been favor
ably acted upon. Certain interests
are better represented in congress
than the masses of the people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

We are workers. The dust flies
about us while we wrestle with our
selves. with our instrument, our aim.
1t often happens that the dust is so
thick that we do not perceive the goal
No matter, If we but suspect it. The
fight is always SO fierce. the drudgery
SO dull that we tire toward evening.
No matter-we go 10 sleep and begin
all over again in the morning.-Holger
Drachmann.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
First Congregational.

On next Sunday morning, the pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Moore, will speak from
this text, How Old Art Thou?" and
in the evening, "The Use and Abuse
Of Retrospection." The annual church
meeting will be held in the church on
Tuesdao evening, December 20. Re
hearsal of the choir is called for Fri
day evening of thisweek.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
COUNCIL MEETING.


All members were present at the
city council melting held Monday even
ing, with the exception of N. Fl. Hyde
of the Third ward. Numerous mat
tiers of Importance claimed the atten-
ton of the honorable body until a
late hour, among which was petit
ton from certain property owners
calling for a sewer to be constructed
in the alley between Union and Ho-
ward Streets extending west from
Franklin to the property of j. p.
Dodge. This was referred to the
Mayor, in order that the petition be
unanimous.
The monthly report of the city
treasurer was read and approved.
Tim thee question of city maps was
again taken up Engineer T. Will
son has completed the official dia-
gram showing the system to be used
in numbering the streets, which was
approved. The numbers on Franklin
street reach 1920 On East. Main,
924; in the southwest portion of the
Guy, 900; 1876 on South Tama street,
and 44O on South Brewer street.
The advisability of placing another
street lamp on Gay between Frank
| lin and New streets was considered,
and matter referred to the proper
committee. The question of installing
water meters throughout the town
was incidentally mentioned, and it is
believed that in the course of few
years. it will be obligatory to use
meters in residences stores and office
buildings. The following bills were
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
Bore and Critic Both.

Midnight came ana still the bore re-
manned.
do You like music?" asked the beau
tifnl girl Just to break the monotony
"Passionnte!y fond of It," replied the
bore. "In fact. music will always
carry me away"
She rushed over to the piano and
played several popular airs.
You are stlll here" she said. turn
ing on the stool.
EYES," yawncd the bore.
but l thought Won said music al.
ways carried you awny:'
$50 Observation-Disclosures Adver.
tiser.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

He had gone To ask her father for
her hand III marriage.
well. sir. what Is it?' snapped ont
the old man. "!;cnem!er. nm man
Of few words
II don't care II yo,i' nr.. II man 1T
only one w"rl:sif rs the right one"
replied the suffer
He got the Girl. (.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
obedIsnt EnoIi.h Hu,band,.

Despite all the admonitions to perfect
obedience which lave for decades been
carefully justified into the feminine
mind. 1t is an undoubted fact that-thl
Is an age not Of obedient wives. but Of
obedient husbands. Some obey through
love. some through fear and others
through desire for peace. but NIL are
alike. insonnclr that they are doclie to
degree nndreamed Of in the middle
ages n even IN the Victorian era Of
DundrearyS whlskcrs and baggy trou.
sers.-London Gentlewoman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

scoMdHes ,ksep Track. Of yll.m

Martin I.ittleton.etlies famops lawyer
Of New York. is one of n family of
nineteen children. so they shy, born to
u heritage Of poverty and pluck. When
he was n small lad down In Texas he
fell into the creek one day. and Mi
chael. the ne.t younger brother. ran
whimpering to Iittlcton. the elder:
dad. dad! Martin is drowning!'
martin. Martini" repeated the father
OF nineteen. Then he turned dubious.
ly to his wife.
Nora" he Inquired anxiously. "havs
@e a Martin:"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

Hereafter soldiers in the regular
army are to be made immune against
typhoid fever by vaccination.
1t has been thoroughly demonstrate
in foreign countries that vaccination
against typhoid is as efficacious as
vaccination against small pox.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

Gordon Bennett in 1.-The Roayl
Slave" will appear at Central Opera
house on Thursday evening. Decem-
Der 81 This company plays at the
Grand opera house at Dubuque Christ
mas afternoon and evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

The members of the Ladies Patriot.
ic lague are requested to meet with
Mrs. Thomas E. Mder on Saturday
afternoon, December &C. An inter
esting feature of this meeting viii
be program with Christmas tree.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
Presbyterian.

The mid-winter communion service
will be celebrated next Sunday morn
ing at 1890 o'clock. Preparatory SER
vice at 2:SO o'clock Saturday after
noon. The usual preaching service
on Sunday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

At the First Presbyterian church
Thursday evening, Rev. w. N. Crosier
for eight years a missionary in the
orient, gave an illustrated lecture Of
China and Her People, and the coun-
try of Japan. Steroptican views.
coins. curios, Chinese chopsticks and
other Interesting features of the en-
tertainment were of interest to the
audience present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

Announcements have been received
that Nine. Lillian Nordica, the great
prima donna, will sing at Grinnell on
Friday evening. January 80. Prof.
George l.. Pierce, head of the school
of music at the Iowa college, is
bringing Nine. Nordica to Grinnell
at great expense, and her appearance
in that city will be one of several il
the state during her winter tour of
the west
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
seelAL

Mr.. William Sweeney and Miss Hat
tie Ritchey, both of Delhi. were mar
ried Wednesday, December l6, 1908,
at the parsonage of the Methodist
Episcopal church, the service oeing
read by Rev R. A. Barnes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
The Pantomin,ne.

'Pop, what is II pantomime?"
"a pantomine is piece In which
no one speal;s.''
II shouldn't think piece with no
women in 1t would be Interestingly
fonkers Statesman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

THE people of the city are invited
to attend the programs to be given
on Thursday evening at the various
churches, all of which will be of in
terest, not only to the younger folk,
but to everyone.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
What He Meant.

Housewife--Why don't you get lob
and keep 1t? Hobo-I'm like de little
bird dat keeps flyin' from limb to
limb. Housewife-G'wan! You're only
a bum! How could you fly from lini.,
to limb? Hobo-I mean de limbs O
de law. mum.-Bohemian.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

The regular assembly Of Elan
council, No. 9, R. and S. NJ, will
he held this Wednesday, evening.
There will be an election Of officers
for the new year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
II Grow and Grew.

"My pa caught wonderful ash."
said little Willie. "After 1t was dead
It kept Oh growing"
1T couldn't do such a thing"
"Oh, yes. 1t did. for every time pa
told about it 1t was bigger than 1t was
BEFORE"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES.

On account of the Christmas eve
exercises at the various churches in
the city, the regular mid-week prayer
meetings on Thursday evening will
not be held.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

The Scientific American says that
the use of the telephone on electric
roads is becoming very common
There is no reason why the telephone
should not be used in connection with
the telegraph in train despatching on
all roads. Its use would certainly tend
to decrease the risk incident to the
movement of trains.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
BAPTIST.

The pastor will speak at the morn
ing service on THE Unanswered
Prayer" and at the evening, Jesus,
the Truth"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

The dance given at the Central
Opera house Friday evening as ben
eft for the Manchester Baseball as:
ISOLATION, was great success. and a
good time thoroughly enjoyed by all
who attended.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

MethOdlSt episcopal.
Song--'.Joy to the World
Scripture lesson--Luke 2;1-20
Song by primary department.
Prayer.
Quartette.
1.-THE First Christmas illustrated with
StereoptliAln pictures)
Pilgrims entering Bethlehem.
Zacharias and Elizabeth.
Vision of Zacharias.
The Virgin. Mary in her youth.
The visitation of Elizabeth and Mary.
Illustrated song-"All hail the power OF
Jesus name"
Arrival Of Joseph in Bethlehem.
No room in the Inn.
Field of shepherds watch near Bethle-
hem.
Shepherds with their flocks
A multitude of the heavenly hosts.
me adoration of the shepherds.
Presentation In the temple.
The holy family.
The Magi going. to Jerusalem.
Magi and Herod.
Alteration of the Magi.
Magi give gifts.
The flight into Egypt.
'.he holy family and saints
Madonas and child. (Bellini.)
Sojourn inEgypt.
Return from Egypt
Madonna of the chair. (Raphael)
| Jesus and mother
Madonna of theWorkshop. (Bonert)
The sleeping Jesus. CDes Champs.)
| Jesus In the temple. =
| Jesus among the DOCTORS
| The youth of Jesus.
Jesus the Christ.
| Illustrated song-"Rockof Ages"
.'Annie's and Willie's Prayer" II
Views.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

The fourth of series of dances
given by them Manchester Base ball
association will take place on Tues
day evening, December 80, at Cen
trail Opera house. The harp orches.
ira. from Dubuque will play. A mus,
ical program will be afforded the first
part of the evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
A Puzzle.

"Why should man want to lead
double life?"
II give 1t up. One existence ha.
enough perplexlties. 1t wopldSrcal!y
eem."-Kansas City journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

The Ministerial association of the
county met Monday morning at 10
O'Clock at the First Presbyterian
church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

At City Opera house Wednesday
evening, December 80. the Gertrude
Miller Concert company will appear
as the third number on the entertain
ment course. This musical organiza
ton is presented to Manchester
people as high class production and
it's program will undoubtedly be in
teresthg and of worth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
In 4he Matter Of Numbers.

Next to the sands on the seashore
and the stars in the heavens the
pS.ms ON Compensation" seem to be
, tnst numerous.