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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
EATS PIE WITH "A NNIFE
What His Enemies Say of Minnesota
Republican Candidate.

AT st. Paul, in single SEES
sion, lasting about three hours, the
Minnesota Republican convention nom
mated Jacob Il. jacobson. of Madison,
for governor. and PLATFORM indors-
ing the work of the Chicago convention
AMI pledging the party in Minnesota to
continue the work of railway regula-
ton. Other nominees of the convention
follow. Lieutenant governor, Adolf o.
Eberhart. of Mankato; secretary of
state. Julius n. Sclimahl, of Redwood
Falls; state treasurer Clarence q.
Dinehnrt, of S!ayton: attorney general,
George I. Simpson. of Winona.
.Iacobson's name was presented to
the convention by eN-Representasive
Frank Eddy. who aroused laughter
when lie said: The only reflection any
one has been able to cast on our can.
didate is that he eats pie with knife.
He is IL rough, rugged. natural man.
We could not make him any different
If we would. and we would not make
him any different If we could"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Honor for a Black Hero.

Des Moines, July I'm reward for
his daring and presence of mind Grant
Ferguson. negro who rescued Vim.
Ebersole from drowning when launch
containing the young MAI, and three
companions was swept over a dam in
the Des Moines river at this point, was
given a handsome gold medal by the
Commercial club. Ferguson is credit
ell with having saved twelve lives from
drowning Mt various times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08

A farm manager at Fodderty. Ding
wall, Scotland, watching n mole catch
er Mt work. saw sen gulls lowering
over and occasionally alighting upon II
turnip field in which the observer and
others were at work. A particularly
large anu handsome bird attracted his
attention by the graceful way 1t tloated
slowly over the drills. intently sean
ming the surface Of the ground. Sud
denly. steadying itself moment 1t
dropped. dug its bill into the heaving
ground and rose with mole for Its
prey. Resting few minutes, 1t grace
fully began again n further search for
prey. In few minutes second mole
was uneartlied
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
ONE OF OUR GREAT EDITORS.
Rejected by the Senate for Alleging
Senatorial Corruption.


Senatorial Corruption.
Halstead WAS one of the great edit
ors of the last half of the nineteenth
century. and one of the strongest trb-
utes to his ncisiveness as writer wa.
IN 1889. when his nomination by presi-
dent Harrison to be United States min
/ United sstntes sc,natc- hccnuse Of nrtt-
cles he had published charging corrup-
ton to some members OF that body.
He was a native of Butler county.
Ohio, and after short service on II
literary weekly he. in 1858. became
connected with the Cincinnati Com
mercial, in which he secured small
interest year later becoming Chief
owner in 1860. Nearly twenty years
later his paper was consolidated with
the Gazette, and he was e,!itor-n-clilef
Of the combined newspapers until
years afterwards. when another con.
sOlidation Was effected. new owners Sc
curing control. For time he was
editor OF the Brooklyn Standard Tnion.
and during the last ten years he hal
figured largely as Il magazine and
special newspaper writer besides issu-
ing II number of books ON current mat
tiers of historical interest
In the Civil war Ialstead personally
reported many battles. being rated ~
war correspondent of the first class.
and later in the Franco-t;erman war
and also in the Spanish-American war,
he added to his reputation in that line.
For fifty years he had attended and re-
ported Ill Republican national conven-
tons. and in 1850 he was the only
varied political conventions Of that
year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Letter from Florida.

Cantonment, Florida, June %, 1908.
Editors Democrat: We are hav-
ing lovely weather in this part of
the country, and crops of all kinds
are looking we'll The people here
are raising more corn than they did
when first came here. They are
forced to it by the high price Of
feed for the last 5 years, the most of
which comes from the north, and
when corn is rs cents per bushel
there, j. gets SO high here with
freight and commission, it is almost
out Of reach of the most of US.
Oats retailed at IS cents per bushel,
corn around one dollar and all other
kinds of feed in proportion, but we
can raise pretty fair crops of all
kinds if we only try.
Land is cheap here, and all things
considered, ] don't know of a bet
ter place tor young man starting
out in life to secure home and pre-
pare for a good easy time in old age.
With the mild winters. one can
raise almost anything he can in the
north, and have something to sell
or usc in his family every month in
year. and have the benefit Of the
finest climate in the world have
been here long enough to know
conditions here and like it, and
don't know whether | could stand
the cold winters of Iowa or not |
have some English walnut trees 4
years old that are growing nicely
and one of them has good many
nuts on it this year and they will
mature am sure
Figs do we'll and | believe they
would be profitable crop to raise
as they come into bearing early and
do not appear to have any insect
enemies to contend with and have
never sold for less than GO cents per
peck since have been here. Peach
orchards in this county 2 years old
have this year paid for themselves
and the land on which they grew
and all the expenses of tilage and
putting them on the market in
Pensacola; it looks big but it is SO.
Pensacola is city of about TWEEN
ty-fve to thirty thousand and with
the vessels always in the harbor
affords good market for all kinds
OF produce the farmer can raise.
Frank l.. Mayes, a Manchester
boy. is president and general mana
ger OF the Pensacola Journal, a daily
and weekly newspaper. He is the
son of j. o Mayes, who used to live
west of town, l think Chauncey
Sager now owns the place. He is
delegate to the convention at Den
YER and will try and visit Manches-
ter on his return home. He would
be pleased to meet the friends of
his father, and his former school
mates as he can in the short time
he may have to spend in his boy
hood home. He particularly mention
ed the Bronson boys and others
whose names / now cannot recall.
He attended the old brick school
near the Methodist church.
Charlie hope you or Mr.. Carr
will go to the convention and /
don't think either Of you will have
to be instructed, but will vote
right. II live l hope to see you
and all of my old friends in the
near future if it ever get so | can
get away from home long enough
to do 80. With best wishes to You
and all old friends and neighbors
and | would be pleased to hear
from any Of them and answer any
questions in regard to this country
that any one wishes to ask.
Respectfully,
Arthur Spare.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Cummins Not to Kesten.

Des Moines, July 3.-Governor Cum
minis has authorized the statement that
he will not resign from the Office of
governor and says that there was
never any serious consideration OF the
matter on his part. 81 have express.
cd the wish to close friends said he.
that might resign and get out OF
public life for the remaining six
months of my term. but have never
seriously contemplated doing so. You
can say definitely that l will not re-
sign"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Educators Choose WISCONSIN Man.

Educators Choose Wisconsin Man.
At Cleveland, o.. l.. u. Harvey. of
Menomonie, Wis, was placed in nom
ination by the nominating committee
of the National Educational ASSOCIATION
for president of the organization. AS
Mr. Harvey'S name is the only one to
be presented to the convention. nom
nation is equivalent to election.
The White Evening Waistcoat.
Anything that breaks through the
gloomy, funeral. waitereal aspect of
male evening dress is to be commenl.
ed But practically. as n general rule
the white evening waistcoat cannot be
effectively Worn much after the age of
twenty-one. Black. 1t is wei! known,
diminishes the proportions, but white
undoubtedly increases them. see men
whom have hitherto considered to he
slim appear in white evening waist
coats and look absolutely corpulent.-
London Graphic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
BAD ACCIDENT IN
A LOOP-THE-LOOp
It May Cost the Life ofthe Fair Aero.
bat Who Did the Automobile
Turnover Act

Pittsburg, July 6.-AIlle. Novl, an ac.
robat. was seriously injured at Luna
park, an amusement resort. while do
ing an automobile somersault act. She
rides an automobile down aSsteep in
cline and Is somersaulted three times
by strong spring The machine
gained snch momentum thar 1t turned
an extra half revolution. alighting on
the gangway beyond the pads prepared
for it.
The steel frame on the automobile
collapsed. allowing the Young wolnan's
head to collide with the floor of the
gangway. Mile. Novl was rendered I'M
conscious, having sustained compress
sion Of the skull. The young woman
was removed to a hospital. where it Is
said her condition is critical.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
GREAT EDITOR IS DEAD
Murat Ha'slead, in Harness foi
Over Hall a Geniay, Passes
Away.
HAD LIVED NEAR EIGHTY YEARS
Was Long the Controlling Editor o
the Cincinnati Commercial.
Was Also First Glass War Core
spondent Once Rejected by
the Senate for Dip
iomatic Post.

Murat Halstead, one of the leaders
in Journalism in the United States FOL
over half century, and widely
knon as a vigorous editorial and mag
azine writer. died at his home in
Cincinnati, o., last Thursday after
noon. in his scventyninth year. AT his
bedside were his wife. his son Robert
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
EXPLOSION IN A RUSSIAN MIMI
Deadly Gas Lets Loose and Its Vic
tins Will Number 900 Killed
md Many Wounded

A terrible explosion of gas has oc-
Cured in the RIkovsky mine near
Yusovo, Russia, in which very large
number of miners were at work. One
hundred and fifty-seven bodies have
been recovered, all of which are badly
burned. but it is believed that the
death roll will reach at least 900.
Seventylthree of the men were res
cned alive, but many of them are IN
a serious condition. Ten OF the rescued
died soon after being taken out of The
shaft. There is great excitement here
and troops have been called into sery-
ice to prevent disorders.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
BRYAN VERSUS cUFFEY
Nebraskan and Keystone State.
Man Don't Seem to Flop
Together" Very Well.
SOME SAYINGS THEY HAVE SAID
In Neither Case Are They Kindly
Toward the Other Fellow
Pennsylvaninn Gives Bryan the Lie Di.
rect. or Pretty Near Italics
Casting About for Some
Comfort.

The most Interesting occurrence
at the time of the gathering at
Denver and at Lincoln. Organs
home town. of the Democratic leaders
Is n controversy between Bryan and
National Committeeman Gumey, OF
PENNSYLVANIA. This furry WIS preoipi
tatcd by the Sage Of Fairview, who
when Pennsylvania delegation visit,
cd him rs ii was on route to this city,
broke the rule of his political lfe in
responding to the greeting of tliat dele
gatiou The trouble is similar TO thnt
which broke out between Bryan and
Roger Sullivan. the Illinois national
committeeman, about two years ago,
this trouble coming over from the st.
Louis national convention of 1904.
Bryan's Blast Against Gnffry.
In his response to the PENNSYLVANIA
delegation Mt Fairview Saturday Fry
En declared that Guffey. your pres
fnt national committeeman who as
'piteS to he II committeeman again. ,le-
Iliberately and wilfully consp.red to de
feat what he knew to he the expressed
Iwill of the DEMOCRATS of Pennsylva-
inia.' Then declaring that at the Penn.
fylvania primaries this year large
majority of the voters demanded that
should lie their nominee" the Ne.
lbraskan went on: when political
boss assumes to deny the expressed
will of their party he Will never lie in
Pie party organization except over my
protest. have notified Mr.. Gulfcy
that whenever my opinion has been
asked ! have stated would regard his
selection as unfortunate and his men,
Iberslp upon the committee rs an EN-.
l5arrassment."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
His Fair Pronasitiob.

"Are you able to support my daugh-
teri" asked the old gentleman. You
know she has pretty expensive tastes,
and don't mind saying that the bur-
den has been pretty hard for me at
times"
That's just the point" exclaimed
the prospective benedict. IF marry
her we can divide the expense"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08

There j; il strange wild plant in Qua,
deloupe called the LIE plant" If a
leaf be broken of and pinned by the
stem to the wall Of Il warm room. each
Of the angles between the curves of the
leaf margin soon throws out number
Of very white tentacles. OF roots, and
soon tiny new plant begins to sprout
and in the course of Il week or two at
tains a height of two or three inches.
When the old leaf shrivels, the new
plant is cut off and planted. When
carefully cultivated. the life plant pro-
duces curious red and yellow blossoms.
As a plant freak 1t certainly is as in
teresting as the everlasting plant of
Mexico.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Amenle Made to Croker.s

Dublin. July G-The Manchester
Chronicle has apologized to Richard
Croker, and agreed to pay him $500
and to publish an apology in all the
sporting papers of the country. in set
Element of the libel suit instituted
against 1t by Croker for a statement
published in the paper which he held
reflected on his character as sports
man
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Whales,

The largest of all mammals are not
the elephants. but the whales A large
elephant weighs about six tons, but the
largest whale reaches the immense
weight of 100 tons and would furnish
four carloads of flesh and hlubber.
About forty different kinds OF whales
and dolphins are known. and. although
they live in the open sea and look like
fish. they are not fish at all, but are
true mammals. breathing air and feed
Ing their young on milk. like cows and
horses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Victims of III. Gasoline Launch.

Victims of the Gasoline Launch.
Muscatine. Ia. July g. - Mmde
Garnes. aged twenty-five, and Sest;t
Crozen aged seventeen. were drowned
in Reaiy's lake, ten miles from here
The gasoline launch in which they
were riaine exploded. throwing them
into the lAie
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
How,s This.


We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catsrrh Cure
Ed. HENEY Il 20, Toledo, o.
we, the nnd. rslgned, have known f.
y Chene, fer the last Is Years and be-
l,eve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able 10 "a ~ out any obligations made
by his finn.
MALuiNG, KINNAN Il MARVIN,
:. Wholesale Drugglste, Toledo, y.
Halls CAtarrh Cule is taken intern
ally. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surf. ces of the System. Testi
monials sent fres. Piice, Zoe, per bot.
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Hairs Family Pills Tor consti-
patton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
6o-Acre Form for Sole

If you want to buy a good 8O-acre
improved farm in this county, located
within two miles of railroad station,
We have such farm for sale. The
farm is nll under cultivation, has good
dwelling, is we'll fehced. pa tly with
woven wire, two wells, new buggy
shed, hen house and garhery. For
person who wants to purchase small
farm, this is q splendid opportunity.
For terms and further information,
apply to BRONSON, CARR ~ Sons,
24tf Agents for owners.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Got What Was Comius,o Him

Brattleboro. Vt. July G.--For shoot
ing at Charles b. Glidden's balloon
Boston, Willie 1t was over Rrat.le.
boro on the evening of June Ia VII
liam Murphy has been sentenced TO
not more than two years and not less
than six months at hard labor in the
house of correction mt Rutland
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Will Stick to the Unions.

New York. July Gin the second SEES
sion of the national convention of the
Socialist Labor party, twenty-three
delegates being present, resolution
was introduced by the delegate from
Pittsburg to the effect that an Socialis,
Labor rarty members withdraw from
all labor unions. 1t was defeated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08

At the height of their nightly quar-.
rel the other day Mira. Blank choked
back a sob and said rcproachfully:
II was reading one of your old let
ters today, james. and you said In 1t
that yon would rather live in endless
torment with me than in bliss by your.
SELF
We'll, got my WISH" Blank
growled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Showed trailty a Year Ago.

Mr.. and Mrs. Halstead celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary Il
little more than a year ago, Mt which
time Halstead's health seemed frail,
and as time passed he grew weaker. 50
that the news of his death was not
wholly unexpected. The sudden death
of his son, Marshall. a few months
ago was severe shock to him. and is
believed to have had an adverse effect
on his health, being the first break in
his family. Albert Halstead, another
son, is United States consul Mt Birm-
ingham, England aud other members
of the family are scattered throughout
the country.
ONE OF. OUR GREAT EDITIONS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08

persona, views and viii express his
we'll known ideas on all of the import
ant political issues"
The vice presidential question is
regarded as being still in the air. the
only feature being a proposal of Del
aware man that the ticket be Gray
and Bryan at which Bryan men
smile,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
MuRAr nALsrEAD.

and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Stem.
Halstcad had been failing in strength
for several months. and on "Wednesday
suffered from cerebral hemorrhage.
His physicians told the family that
death was simply question of hours,
and those of the family at distance
wore at once notified.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08

"Can you tell your present fance's
ring?" inquired the romantic girl as the
doorbell sounded
"Why. certainly" answered her prac-
teal friend. It's the newest of the
ot."-St. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Keeping His Word,

Mrs. Fogarty lin Fashionable restau-
ranb-Now. fer goodness sake. Mike,
don't order Irish stew.
Mr.. Fogarty-All right, l won't. dear.
Waither. fetch me ayther. some Hiber-
nian suey or Celtic soulash!-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
slyyanus r.. johnson Dead,

Sylvmus T.. Johnson. formerly con-
nected with the Ohio State Journal,
The New York World and for many
years Washington correspondent and
managing editor of the Cincinnati En-
1nirer, is dead ut his home in Wash
.ington, ID. G.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Made a INizzle of Ii

The grand attack OF the British suf-
fragettes on parliament Tuesday was
a fizzle, except as to getting couple
of scores of women into Jail. disgust,
ing the wife of Premier .tsquith ard
causing much disorder.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Mo Gift

Would you call that orator's elo
quence gitt?"
"Noteat all He always charges at
least so cents admission Washing
ton Star
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Soldier Dies in Porto Rico.

: San Juan. Porto Rico July G.-Colo
mel florence Hamil, chief of the insu
lar police, is dead. Colonel Hanil was
formerly attached to the Fifth Emitted
States cavalry. and later became
captain in the Porto Rico regiment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
He Can,t Do 1t Too Quietly

Lake City, a.. July .. NTH rec
ord of nearly l,9t0,eI0 c@lietres ii "a.
average OF ser"nty i've n dry for every
year of his life. Isaac Manhpif. ped
dler of this place. forty lesrs did, has
decided To ren0nnce the weed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
BUYS Peace and Quiet.

Cooperstown, n. Y, July Gin
order that Bishop Potter might get
the benefits of peace and quietness,
Stephen c. Clark. his stepson. bought
up the whole stock of fireworks Of
every kind in this town.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
A Good Reason.

Pearl-They thought at first they
would be married in Holland. Ruby
And what changed their minds? Pearl
Why, they heard that old shoes in
Holland weighed from two to six
pounds each. Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Battle OF Santiago.

In celebration of the tenth anniver-
sary of the battle of Santiago a re-
QUEEN mass for the Spanish officers
and men slain was sung at Havana
on board the Spanish schoolshlp Nauti-
lus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Falls bend in Choir.

While assisting in duet Mt the
First Baptist church at Jeanette, Pa.
Irene Axiom, aged nineteen years, CON
tralto, suddenly fell forward across the
choir air and died. Death was due to
heart disease.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
In Honor of Cleveland.

On all the public buildings nj Lima,
Peru. flags were haif-masted rs sign
of official mourning for the death of
the eS-president of the United States
Cleveland.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
House for Rent.
s. per month. Inquire of
u Hubert Carr.

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst stages ,ud il taken iu time
will effect a cure. Sold by Anders Il
Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08

Nobility does not lie in the hall full
OF family portraits dimmed by the
hand of tima--Sanaca
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08

Old Bullion 1t gals me to think that
my money goes into your spendthrift
hands when ! die. Young Bullion
Never mind. governor 1t won't stay
there long. London Tit-Bits
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08

The greatest quarrels in the worlds
history have been between people who
we're once misunderstanding Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Stimulation Without Irritation.

-, aA~'Ao1A "tsnVus A'AitalAoH
Tnat is the watchword, That is
what Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does
Cleanses aud atimulates the bowels
without irrttat On in any form Sold
by AudeTe Il Phlipps,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08

Residence Property for Sale.
Can be bought cheap for cash, any
time within 40 days from date hereof,
a good house and lot In this city. APP
ply to Bronson, Carr & Sons, Agents
for the owner. 24-tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
For Sale or Rent.

Three improved 80 acre farms in Del
aware county. small payment down,
balance ON long time. Also l60-acre
farm
2tf Jos. HUTCHINSON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-08
Quincy Takes a Sleep over It.

/ When this speech was shown the
leaders of the Pennsylvania delegation
here there was Il cnmmotion, and much
anger directed against Bryan. Guffey
was the coolest of all. and refused TO
comment until he had slept on it. lie
slept on 1t, and now has made his
Statement, and i'll it he gives Bryan
the lie direct, and generally gives him
q roast. When Gnffey's reply was tele-
graDhed to Lincoln and taken to Fair
view, Bryan was asleep. and Mrs
Bryan refused to have him walked nm.