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The Detroit times., 1908-10-24
Why Parker Is Active.

NEW YORK. Oct. 24-The activities
of Alton q. Parker In the Bryan cam
paign, in view OF his humiliating treat
ment at the Denver convention, not
to speak OF other matters. have not
been explained until a personal friend
Of Judge Parker said:
+ bryan has let IL be known In q
roundabout way that in the event of
his election he would very probably
appoint Judge Parker to be chief Jus
tice OF the supreme court OF the Unit
ed States to succeed Melville w. Full
err. This report has been repeated to
Judge Parker.
Judge Parker's friends have an
other explanation for the campaign
speeches that he has made for Bryan
and 1t Is this: In the event OF Bryan's
defeat, Judge Parker's friends believe
that he wf1l be the unffying force OK
the Democratic party In 1912"
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24
Hearst Mfsquoted Bryan.

CHICAGO, Oct. 24.-"I protest against
their being placed before the country
as beggars. They do not ask for pity:
they do not ask for charity; they sim
ply demand Justice"
This quotation was Officially pro-
muigated by John Z. Lamb. In charge
of Democratic headquarters here, as
being what Mr.. Bryan actually said
upon the occasion when he Is alleged
TO have referred to laboing men as
public beggars."
while the charge came only from
w. II. Hearst Mr.. Bryan refused to
take notice of IT," said Mr. Lamb. but
now that Secretary Straus has used
the term In q newspaper interview it
il time We gave out the correct YER
sion.~
Mr.. Lamb said the quotation was .
matter of record II Washington.
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24

That the programs OF the Detroit
orchestral association concerts may
be readily interpreted, a series Of lee
ture-recitals by Mrs. Clara Kohler
Heberlein will be given the Thomas
Normal Training school. Boulevard
and Woodward-ave. Each concert
will he given the Thomas Normal
Training School, Boulevard and Wood
ward-ave. Each concert will be pre-
ceded by one of these lectures, the
first to be given Monday evening, Oct.
&c, at s o'clock.
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24

One of the most attractive numbers
on the program that the New York
symphony orchestra will give, next
Tuesday evening in the armory, in the
series OF the Detroit orchestral asso-
citation, will be the Spanish rhapsody
OF Chabrier. There Is wonderment
expressed occasionally as TO the SCI
cret of the charm OF Spanish music.
But q simple explanation may be
found in the fact that movement. the
original base and impulse OF ordered
or rhythmic sound, appeals TO every
one. and movement fs the essential
genius OF Spanish music. The whole
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24

ant artists of the Metropolitan orera
company.
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24

Miss Edythe B. Lott, contralto, for
a number Of years student. at the
Detroit Conservatory OF music, will
appear with the Waltz Dream Co" IN
the Detroit opera house the week OF
nnt
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24

Miss Mabel Guess. Of the Detroit
Conservatory Of music, will give a con-
cert with a number OF her piano pu-
pills Tuesday evening. Oct. n. Ia the
conservatory hall.
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24
Climax at Newark.

The climax OF the eventful day
came when he visited Newark. The
whole city was aglow with red fire and
his progress through the streets TO the
auditorium. where he spoke. was moth.
ing short Of an ovation.
A seething mass Of humanity fol.
lowed ham to the hall, long before
packed to its capacity, while on the
outside were countless numbers who,
unable to gain admittance, made Ii
necessary for him to deliver an over
flow address.
The air was rent with cheers as he
urfolded the Democratic policies and
hurled an avalanche of criticism upon
the Republican party for its failure. az
he said, to listen TO the demands OF
the people.
Upon the conclusion OF his re-
marks here, Mr.. Bryan retired for the
night on his car. which was taken TO
Jersey City.
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24

At the Wednesday afternoon pro
gram given in the recital room OF the
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24

Detroit College Of Music In the Val
pey building. special features were the
Polonaise In B major Of Paderewskl
played by Miss Bernice Wright. OF
Eaton Rapids. Mich, and the serenade
Of Howard Brockway and Moto Per
petuo Of Mcdowell and Miss Eunice
Dunn. Miss Sarah Schellberg, con
tralto, sang two groups Of songs.
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24

The following students Of the De-
troit conservatory OF music gave the
last regular Wednesday afternoon
concert; Miss Irene Kronbach, Miss
Mia Meyer. Miss Katharine Miller,
Miss Leila Pierce, Miss Kathleen Dun
lap, Alpena; Miss Roxella Bower.
The Detroit times., 1908-10-24
BRYAN SARCASTIC
ABOUT PRESIDENT
TO JERsEY|TES
SUGGESTS POSSIBILITY OF
RooSEvElTs OPPOSING HIM
AND PLACING soN.iN-LAW NICK
AS HEAD OF DEMOCRACY.

NEWARK. n. j., Oct. 24.-William
Jennings Bryan. evidently inspired by
President Roosevelt's declaration on
the subject OF labor. wherein President
Samuel Gompers and himself were Sc
verely criticised, chose for his main
text the labor question and In nearly
all or his speeches, OF which there
were 10, his audiences being composed
largely OF workingmen, farmers and
mechanics. made merry with the presi-
dent.
He accused the president OF butting
into the campaign again and deposing
Mr.. Gompers, and said sarcastically
that he expected before long that he
himself would be deposed and Nicholas
Longworth. the presidents son-in-law.
placed at the head OF the Democracy.
He never lost an opportunity TO
define the difference between the plat
forms OF the Republican and Demo
cratic parties with respect 10 labor
and explained with minute detail the
pledges which the Democratic party
made at Denver TO secure the remedial
legislation for which. he said. labor
was crying, but 10 which the Repuo-
licans had turned a deaf ear.
Incidentally at West Philadelphia,
on his way into New Jersey, the can
didate referred I'd the fact that his
voice had held out SO we'll because
he had no ragged arguments TO pass
through his throat.
His platform having outlined the
remedial legislation which Democracy
demanded should be enacted. he said
il would be carried out In letter and
in spirit and that was about all he
could say In an inaugural address.
Al Trenton. he told the people that
he had united Democracy behind
him and frightened Republican party
in front Of him, Immense thronss
greeted him at Trenton, Phillipsburg.
Somervills, Elisabethport, Perth Am
boy, New brunswick and here, On no
day during the campaign were his re-
marks so interrupted with expressions
from people in Ms audiences indicat-
ing their frisndliness toward him than
on this.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
JOHN MeELMeeL.

John McElmeel died at Hopkinton.
Iowa, on Tuesday evening, October
%. 1908. at about O'Clock. death be-
ing caused by heart failure. Mr.. Nc
Elmeel had been in company with
Sheriff NJ. P. Hennessey the first Of
the week. at Ryan on Monday, and
tie following day at Hopkinton where
the two gentlemen were campaigning
in Mr.. Hennessey's behalf. Mr.. Nc
Elmeel had spent part of Tuesday
evening at the home of his brother
fn-law, Joseph Lux. and had planned
to remain over night with Dennis Ke-
hoe. While going to the home of Mr..
Kehoe, he was stricken with heart
disease, and his body was found la
ter in the evening by student of
Lenox college. Mr.. McElmeel had
been in excellent health, never having
needed the services of physician, al
though experiencing trouble from q
weak heart for several years. The
re mains were brought to his home
III Manchester Wednesday. The fu-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
WIN. H. McKRAY. J.

Ii :
VIM. H. McKray died Oct. 90, 1908,
3. the age Of so years,7 mo-, II dys.
The deceased was born in Dubuque,
Iowa, March Is, 1913, and removed
at the early age to Colesburg. Iowa,
with his parents. On jan. /, 1871, he
was united in marriage with Flora H.
Chase after which time he resided In
or near Greeley, Iowa.
: He is survived by his widow and
six children. b. F. McKray, Mrs. C..
e. Williams. Nellie. Wilma and Elsie
OF st. Paul, MINI. and Mrs. G. 3. New
ten Of Waterloo. Iowa. Two of his
children Frank ]. and Hattie N. were
waiting to welcome him in the Great
Beyond, where no human eye reachh.
eth.
He also leaves two brothers and
three sisters to mourn for him with
many other relatives and friends.
One Of his sisters, Mrs. Hattie Nal
ven Of Manchester Iowa, was present
i; the funeral held In St. Paul. We'd
nesday. Occt. %, $685. The other sis.
tiers ard brothers who live at some
distance were unable tosattend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
MRS. q. ?. HARRIS:

Mrs. Elizabeth Harris died Wed.
nesday morning. October %. 1908, at
thhe home Of her son. F. S. Harris.
III Coffins Grove township, being 70
years Of age. The funeral was held
from the Methodist Episcopal church
at Masonville. the Rev. Thomas Car
son, pastor. conducting the services
Mrs, Harris was born In thu" State
OF New York. at Perry, July &c. 1925.
and with a brother moved to the
vest. locating II teedsburg, Wiscon:
sin In 1851. she WI united in mar
rage with R. P. Harris. moving to
delaware county In 1850. They re-
sided in South Dakota for seven
years, and then returned to Iowa. and
near this city-haye made their home
ever since. Mrs. Harris Is survived
by her husband and one son. ~
~ ~ "
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
RICHARDSON. ALLEN.

Richardson Allen died October 20.
1908, at the home Of his daughter.
Mrs. Cyrus McKinnis, at the age Of
80 years. 3 months and p days.
He was born In the parish of Kes-
wick, New Brunswick. July Z. 1878.
He grew up and was married there
to sydia A. Boone. Later he moved
to Canada. Here his wife died and
he married again, his second wife be-
ing Sarah E. Whiting. who survives
him. Forty years ago he came to
IOWA. settling Delaware county at
touchdown. wherS .he has since re.
sided. The children of the first mar
rfage who survive him. are Mrs. Me-
ltssa Pullin and Mrs. Dorinda Frank
lin Of, Woodstock, Ontario. Mrs. Re-
becca Holmes Of Momence. NJ. Sem.
nelrAllen Of Strawberry Point, Mrs.
Matilda Graham near Thorpe. Mrs.
Dora Field Of Enid, Oklahoma, and
Henry 8. Allen Of Alta, Iowa. The
children OF the second marriage BUR.
viving him are John +. Allen Of Gel
vein, Iowa. Mrs: Weltha Ferris. Mrs.
Eta McKinnis Mrs. Rhoda Williams.
Mrs. Lottie Smith and Mrs. Rena Seq
er all Of Delaware county, and Mrs.
Lily McNeill OF Oakland. Cal. There
are also numerous grandchildren. Mr..
Allen has lived d long and useful life.
He was kind husband and father.
a friendly neighbor, and an upright
ard industrious citizen. He was
converted and Joined the Baptist
church in his youth. and has ever
since been an earnest member Of
that church, and has lived a con
sistent christian life. He has been
In falling health for the past five
years. Two weeks ago he was moved
to the home Of his daughter where
his death occurred. The funeral was
held from the house Saturday. Oct.
81. at 10 A. NJ. Rev. s. s. Stephen
son, officiating. Interment was made
in the Manchester cemetery.
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neral was held Friday morning from
Saint Mary's church. and intermentl
made in the Catholic cemetery in
this city. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. ]. Collins. pastor
o. st. Mary's, who delivered an able
sermon and spoke in simple but
truthful praise of John McElmeel's
life. Those from out Of town. who
attended the funeral, were DR.. Eu-
gene McMeel Of Elmar. Miss Anna
NtcMeel Of Elmer, John Laughlin Of
Marshalltown, and about twenty
friends Of Mr.. McElmeel from Hop
kinton.
John McElmeel was born at Pitts
burgh, Pennsylvania. octobers7, 1871,
With his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Owen
McElmeel, he came to Delaware
county in the year 1855. and settled
/ in Delhi township. In 1864, he went
tc California. remaining for several
years in that state as mining en-
gineer, returning to Iowa in 1870.
The following year, he. was united in
marriage with Miss Elizabeth Lux of
Delhi township. who died in the year
1895. To them. were born nine chill
dren, six Of them surviving their
father: Miss Helen McElmeel Of Man
chester. Eugene McElmeel of Milo
township, who lives on the home
stead farm, John McElmeel of Ryan.
Martin j. McElmeel Of Milo, Gerald
+. AIcElmeel Of Manchester, and Mrs,
Rose McElmeel-P Pierce Of this-city.
Mr. McElmeel resided on his farm
in Milo township until year ago
list February. when he moved to
Manchester, and resided on South
street since that time. He was Q
member Of st. 'Mafy's church, and
! was devout and consistent believer
He was affiliated with the Democratic
party and engaged In active work in
the interests Of that political orga-
nization. He was q member Of the
Democratic County Central COMMITTEES
representing the first ward. and was
regarded as citizen Of worth, his
worth being appreciated by his hosts
9, friends In Delaware county. His
ready smile and genial qualities made
him a favorite with the young and
the old, and his death is a keen loss
u his friends. He isrsurviyed by the
children mentioned, four brothers and
one sister: James MeElmeel Of Hop.
kinton, Joseph McElmeel of Omaha,
Owen McElmeel Of Delhi. Stephen Nc
Elmeel Of Silver City, Idaho, and Mrs
cutharine McMeel Of Mehd Center
Kansas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
c. Q. BUSHNELL.

On Tuesday. October 81. 1908. C..
o. Bushnell died at his home north
east Of Manchester. at the age Of Sc
years. as result Of cancerous
growth. The funeral was held Thurs
day afternoon from the home. Rev.
John Dawson. pastor 81 the Metho-
dist Episcopal church at EariviIle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
PAPER FROM CORN STALKS.

The chemists of the United States
department of Agriculture have at
last solved the problem of how to
make paper from corn stalks. Sam
pies Of five different grades of paper
of five different colors have been
manufactured in Washington. The
experiments have shown that any
Kind of corn stalks will answer the
purpose Of paper manufacturers. The
Scientific American says that "this
discovery is undoubtedly one of the
most important of its kind made in
recent years, as it will add millions
CT dollars to the income of the farm
ers, and practically reduce the drain
on the forests Of the country, besides
furnishing an equally good and a
much cheaper paper than can now be
manufactured rom wood pulp"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
he fact that the entire Japanese

Z. =. 6
The fact that the entire Japanese
navy could hope for success in a
conflict with the American fleet,
which recently visited that country,
may have had something to do with
the cordially of the receptions ac-
corded to our seamen by the people
of Japan. At any rate the japanese
war lords. after personally inspecting
admiral sperry's big guns, may not
buster quite SO much if their 30 or
40 year old boys are not given the
best seats in the public schools of
San Francisco.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
THE R SUIT in DELAWARE COUNTY. !

The democrats this county have good feel
The reelection Of Hennessey candidate sheriff by 500 majority
and Davis their candidate for auditor by majority 26l and the
n6cient made Khoe their candidates supervisor who
within being elected concusvely that have
large number of independent this county who free from
bias and willing help elect good Office regardless OF the
ticket upon which their may appear
The following Delaware
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
hotlopol. Corp Exposition
Omaha. Dec. O 10. Yon8

Tho National Coin. ExnasitJon i.
sounded upon . bfTSd tducat tons i
basis. that stands for the a BettesmpI,t
'0t Agriculture" Yon will want 10 -
tend this Short Course Congress g ~ J
dressed BY eminent men, Practical d. :
monstrati0nb BY u. 8. Department suf
Agriculture, showing the manufscturs
Of denatuftd alcohol from waste rr,,-
ducts on the farm. Milling test IN
wheat to determine relative value 81
the different kinds OF wheat for mIJIter
purposes, also HpoDge and Baking ne, +
ON flour. Model Kitchen. demonstrat.
ing the use OF all the ceresls,
Commercial grsdinv Of Grain. Spifr.
did Entertainment: Moving pictures ~.
pectslly msde. illustrating ayr cultured i
'pursults In the. several states. ana In
foreign countries.
It will be the greatest Of oil Grain
Shows-an exhibition with . pnr pas q
with nearly ell the states aud for.ipn
countries participating. There viii *,
: tine equipment, also Corn Pslste.
Clover Palace and Alfalfa Palsce
For 800. 900 premium liat, address poi :
tei ceret0 National Corn EXPOSITION.
Omaha, Nebraska.
One and One Half Fare With mint
mum rate of 90 90 from oil Illinois
Central points In Iowa to Omaha. Tick
- on sale December 8-17 inclusive.
limited to December ed for return.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04

Trivial causs 81 suislds.so::- 4
Mathilda Gorlano. ! girl who recent
ly took poison at Bologna. Italy. left
. letter explaining that she had been
driven to despair by her sweetheart's
confession that his curly hair was not
natural. but that he used curling tongs
every morning,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04

The United States has but few tor
pedoes. as compared with that of 9TH
er leading powers Great Britain
Owns 10000 Whiteheads, Japan,
France and Germany each 1000, Will
this country has only 500.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
Ih. oreat chIe.oo Elre.

The Chicago. .hre occurred October
y and .. 1871. About 10000 people
were rendered homeless and over 90
900 buildings were destroyed. The
loss was estimated at $500. 900, 900.
and the area Of the burned district
was about 1900 acres.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
Cruel.

There" said Rimer. In conclusion,
Clever idea. isn't It? ! thought I'd
work 1t up into ballad" why not .
Quatrain?" suggested Crittick, ooh,
that's too short" Il don't believe any
editor would think so.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
WAITING FOR THE VERDICT.

The great political campaign of
1908 is already matter of history.
While that is true this article will
me in type before the close of the
iallot boxes, and before anyone can
!. now the result. At the present
writing the American people are in
position similar 20 the lawyers and
y,tigants on each side of desperate
IL contested case which has just
cen submitted to jury. The wait
for the verdict is usually period
.aught with anxious desires by those
sitally interested in the result, yet
This anxiousness is accompanied by
relaxation of the nervous strain In
t.ident to the rial before the court.
No matter what may be the verdict
OF the ballot box this year, it will ev-
,6ence distinctive feature in the
history of this county.
Political issues may seem to some
like the leaves on the trees. They
may seem to bud and fully develop
in single season, and in single
seAson wither and pass away. But
no seasons leaves drop until they
have added a new circle underneath
the bark of every tree in the forest
And SO 1t is with our presidential
campaigns. They each add new
circle around our complex system of
government and national life.
For nearly a score of years the
paramount issue in the politics Of
this country has been the struggle
for precedence between human rights
and property rights. Or. in other
words, which shall have first place,
the man or the dollar?
The man made corporation is a
modern Goliath, in present day poll
tics 1t represents the dollar; and or
ganized labor Is the Sampson of hui
manity, 1T stands for the men who
work. The dividing lines between
these titanic forces have been sharp
Iy defined and more clearly marked
& out during the campaign of this year
than ever before. And no matter
who is elected, or who is defeated,
history will record the fact that the
human Sampson steadily advanced
his lines during the campaign of 1908
One citation is sufficient to prove
the foregoing No longer than -four
years ago, President Roosevelt's com
mittee was fawning at the feet Of
the Oil King for $100,0O0.0o, while
this year Mr.. Roosevelt's candidate
for the presidency found it necessary
or advisable to reject and spurn MT
Reckefelier's proffered aid. The trent
Of national policies is not Away
measured by the success or failure o
particular candidates.
On two former occasions Mr.. Bryan
did not secure the votes necessary tt
elect him, but at no time was Bry
anism overthrown, or in one sens
defeated. Bryan may again fail t
secure the presidency by the bal
lots cast today, but Organism vii
not be defeated. The principles TO
which Bryan stands have In all age
found advocates to give them voice
and martyrs to die for them whel
necessary. If Bryan is elected, unde
his guidance, this great nation. vii
advance along lines parallel with jus
tice, righteousness and peace. And
while waiting for the verdict, we in
dulge in the hope that in the even
of Taft's election, he will use tn
great powers of the office of Chic
Executive to lead us as peopl
close to where Bryan would hav
lead had he been successful.
-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-04
TAI EIEC7ED.
New York and Ohio Go Republican
Indiana, Wyoming and Kansas ia Doubt

Hennessey And Davis Reelected In This County
Jameson the democratic candidate the 9Th district
has beaten Pete Hepburn and the probably elected
Dan Hamilton in the 6t, district
will quite likely business
interfere with the doing of business stand for the next
The do indicate there will be much
in the political complexion of the House.
New York and Ohio roll large maiores for Taft The returns
from Greater New York concuvey that the political bosses of
that city have no use for as good Bryan.
Bryan least 10000 ahead ahead in Ok
homa and has probably carried Maryland West Virginia Colorado
Montana and Nevada Indiana Wyoming Kansas still doubt
date for the presidency although republican pura have fallen
heavily in the middle In Iowa the republican plurality will be
only about third large was four years ago
Governor Cumns Lacey walk and will succeed Sen
ator All lson in the United States Senate y