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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

-zrq Ohm ARMITAGE linger-
G1 ed in New York for a
85&4 week, not to press the
&s.9:.i Claibornes too closely,
VIZ then went to Washing
ton, He wrote himself
down on the register of
the New American as John Armitage,
Cinch Tight. Mont, and took suit
of rooms high up, with an outlook that
swept Pennsylvania avenue.
1t was on the evening of bright
April day that he thus established
himself, and after he had unpacked his
belongings he stood long at the Win
dow and watched the lights leap out of
the dusk over the city. He was in
Washington because Shirley Claiborne
lived there, and he knew that even IL
he wished to do SO he could no longer
throw an air of inadvertence into his
meetings with her. He had been very
lonely in those days when he first saw
her abroad. The sight of her had lifted
his mood Of depression, and now, after
those enchanted hours Mt sea, his COM
ing to Washington had been inevitable.
Many things passed through his mind
as he stood at the open window. His
life. he felt. could never be again as 1t
had been before. and he sighed deeply
as he recalled his talk with the old
prime minister ut Geneva. Then he
laughed quietly as he remembered
Chauyenet and Durand and the dark
house on the Boulevard Froissart, but
the further recollection of the attack
made on his life on the deck of the
King Edward sobered him, and he
turned away from the window impa-
tiently. He had seen the sick second
cabin passenger leave the steamer at
New York, but had taken no trouble
either to watch or to avoid him. Very
likely the man was under Instructions
and had been told to follow the Clai-
bornes home, and the thought of their
Identification with himself by his enc
mics angered him. Chauvenet was
likely to appear in Washington Mt any
time and would undoubtedly seek the
Claibornes at once. The fact that the
man was scoundrel might in some
circumstances have afforded Armitage
comfort, but here again Armitage's
mood grew dark. Jules Chauvenet was
undoubtedly rascal of shrewd and
dangerous type, but who. pray, was
John Armitage?
The bell in his entry rang, and he
flashed on the lights and opened the
door,
"Well. like this, setting yourself
up here in gloomy splendor and never
saying word. You never deserved to
have any friends. John Armitager'
Jim Sanderson, come in!'' Armitage
grasped the hands of red bearded
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Towne-Oh, yes, he's quite an enthu-
siast. He goes In for things in real
earnest. Browne-Yes, If some one
were to send him on wild goose chase
he'd speak of himself afterward us u
Observation-Disclosures Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Mother Pike Ito Little Pikep-What
fairy story do you want me to tell you
today? Little Piker-Either Little Red
Herring Hood or Octo-Puss In Boots
Kansas City Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
ALL oRuaaIsTs.

What a New Jersey Editor Says.
NJ. Il. Lynch, Editor Of III, PhilIp;.
burg, N. j., Daily Post, writes: III hsye
used many kinds of medicines for
coughs and colds In my family, Int
never anything 80 good az Fol,y's
Honey and Tar. 1t cannot say too
much in praise of 1t. Anders & Phillip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
Men Past Sixty in Danger.

More than half of mankind over
sixty years of age suffer from kidney
and bladder disorders, usually enlarge
ment of PROSTATE glands. This is both
painful and dangerous, and Foley'e
Kidney Cure should be used ut the
first sign Of danger, as 1t corrects ir-
regulsrlties and has ..ured many old
men of this disease. Mr.. Rodney Bur
nett, Rockport, Missouri, writes: 81
suffered with enlargement Of the pros.
trate gland and kidney trouble for
years and after taking two bottles OF
Foley's Kidney Cure l feel better than
I have tor twenty years, although 1
am now 81 years old. Anders &
Phillip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05
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ChnpterVM[ 9,

1.-THE KING IS DEAD; LONG LIVE THE
KINGv'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-05

Ohm ARA11TAGE linger-
ed in New York for a
week, not to press the
Claibornes too closely,
then went to Washing
ton. He wrote himself
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
COURT TRIALS OF ANIMALS.
Curious Processes and Formalites
Making Them AmenabIe to Law.


The decision of the Southwestern po-
lice court (London) magistrate that a
monkey may use the pavement if he
causes no obstruction reminds us that
down to a comparatively late period on
the continent the lower animals were
considered amenable to the laws. Do
nestle animals were tried in the COM
mon criminal courts; wild animals fell
under ecclesiastical jurisdiction, says
the London Chronicle
French antiquities have discovered
the records of ninety-two processes
against animals, conducted with the
strictest formalities OF justice, from
1920 to 1740, when the last trial and
execution, that of a COW, took place
Thus there was a lawsuit that last
ed from 1445 to 1887 between the in
habitants OF st. Julian and a kind of
beetle, and at Lavigny in 1857 a SOW
and her six young ones were tried on a
charge of having murdered and partly
eaten a child
The SOW was found guilty and con-
demned to death, but the little pigs
were acquitted on account of their
youth, the bad example of their mother
and the absence of direct proof against
them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
Raises Deer for Market.

Only about a couple of miles from
Stella is one of the most unique in
dustries in the state, says the Kansas
City Journal. Browsing about in per
feet contentment in deer park is a
herd of beautiful deer.
This deer park consists Of fifteen
acres, and at present there are seven
deer on the. premises, eleven having
already been sold this season. The
young deer are sold each year and
bring $50 pair. They are shipped in
August or September. A Mr.. Roseber-
ry has been raising and selling deer
for fourteen years. having as many as
twenty-five on hand at one time. The
herd usually doubles in number each
year.
Occasionally, If frightened suddenly
or tempted by the "call of the wild,
an older deer will scale his stockade
and head for the hills. But he always
comes back to his home, apparently
penitent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
GOATS IN UNITED STATES.
Two Millions of the Animals and TWO
Fifths Are Angoras.

Fifths Are Angoras.
In the United States there are at
present, it is estimated, about 2,000,-
900 goats. Nearly two-ffths of these
are Angoras. The rest are of various
mongreI mixtures. Many American
farmers keep a few goats with their
sheep, it being a we'll known fact that
dogs which are given to worrying
sheep will not so readily modest
flock containing goat or two.
The climate and soil of most of the
states of the Union are well fitted for
the raising of goats, and as a goat
costs for proper maintenance only
about one-eighth as much as a COW
and yields surprising number and
amount of products there is little
doubt that competent goatraising in
this country, especially in the vicinity
of large cities, would prove exceeding
ly remunerative
The chief things to be remembered
in this connection are that good
breeds are essential to success and
that although the goat will thrive al
most anywhere and stand any amount
of cold, it does best ON dry land and
when kept reasonably warm.
Most people have the idea that the
goat, to do well, must be allowed to
run more or less wild and be always
kept in the open air. AS matter Of
fact, it adapts itself admirably to
farm life and gives it's best results
when properly fed and stabbed 1t soon
becomes much attached to those who
look after it and will follow it's keep
er about simply for the purpose Of be-
ing with him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Register of Deeds.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for Register of Deeds at the Sep
TENDER primary election. The sup
port and aid of the voters will be
greatly appreciated, and if nomin-
ated and elected, promise faith
ful performance of the duties of the
office. f. u. MAGEE.
Spring Valley, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
Clerk of Court.

Town of Trimbelle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
Register of Deeds.

hereby announce that / am {
candidate for the Office of Register
OF Deeds and respectfully solicit the
support of the voters at the primary
election Sept. /.
LAwToN B. PETERSON.
Ellsworth, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
For Sheriff.

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Sheriff of
Pierce county on the Republican
ticket, subject to the will of the
voters at the September primaries.
Your support will be appreciated.
j. w. MAIER.
Town of Trimbelle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
Deaf Muse's Breach Of Promise.

What is believed to be the first
breach OF promise case in which both
parties are deaf and dumb is down for
hearing before the johannesburg high
court. The plaintiff is a pretty Boer
girl and the defendant IS the son Of
the Grand Station hotel, Jeppestown.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
For County Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself as Re-
publican candidate for the nomina-
tion for Sheriff of Pierce County at
the primary election to be held
Sept. l, 1908. Your vote is respect
fully solicited. HUGH w. MORROW.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
For Member of Assembly.

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
Member of Assembly, for the con-
sideration of the voters at the Sep
TENDER primary. ]. F. SHAW.
Ellsworth, July s, 1908.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20

l hereby announce that am a
candidate for the Office of Clerk of
the Circuit Court and respectfully
solicit the support of the voters at
the primary election, Sept. /. 1908.
w. E. WARREN.
Ellsworth, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
For County Clerk.

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of County
Clerk at Primary Election Sept. 1st,
1908. Respectfully,
A. AMUNDSoN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
For Sheriff.

To the Voters of Pierce County,
am candidate for nomination
for sheriff at the primaries Sept. /
aud / wish hereby to ask for your
support.
Sincerely yours,
JAMES MURPHY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-20
For Sheriff.

F. L. Baker, Republican candidate
for Sheriff of Pierce county, respect
fully solicits your support at the
primary election to be held Sept. l,
1908.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-22

The Missouri Girl is play that
pleases at all times. 1t cohtains all
the elements that go to makeup an
evenings entertainment;;!7a good
interesting story, strongly drawn
characters, the funniest kind Of com
edy, red hot specialties and a wealth
of beautiful scenery and stage effects.
No effect will be spared, to- make
this the one big opening comedy
event Of the season. Central Opera
House. Saturday, evening, August
9Th. ,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-22

1 q l. j
Mrs. Susie Breckon visited with
relatives in ONEIDA Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S: Todd Of
Edgwood we're in town F4iday.
Mrs. Harriet Duffey and Mrs.
Ola Edmunds visited I'M Marion
Sunday.
Miss Florence Riddell If Straw
berry Point was in the city Monday
visiting with friends. .vS.s
The Misses Blenda, and Anna
Tgellgren of Rockford, Illinois, are
guests at the home of their uncle,
Oscar Sallsberg.
Il. E. Chapel visited with his
family over Sunday, returning to
Earlville the first of the week,
where he is engaged in business.
Rae Durham leaves in few
days for Lake Petosky, summer
resort in the state of Michigan. The
lake is a noted place for hay fever
sufferers.
Misses Julia and Nell Davis,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Davis, returned to Dubuque Mon
day afternoon, after short visit
with their parents.
Alfred Gildner Of Nora Springs
is a guest at the home OF his brother,
E. e. Gildner. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Gildner of Anamosa, who have been
visiting in Mason City, were in the
city Sunday. They made the trip in
Mr.Gildner's automobile.
Alfred Gildner of Nora Springs
is a guest at the home Of his broth
er, E. E. Gildner. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Gildner of Anamosa, who have
been visiting in Mason City, were
in the city Sunday. They made the
trip in Mr.. Gildner's automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. E NJ. Carfgare at
home from several wesks "trip,
through Colorado. While I'LL Denver.
they attended the nationAi Demo-
cratic convention, and on sheir re-
turn, were guests Of William j.
Bryan at his home near, Lincoln,
Nebraska.
Central opera house is under
going o general redecorating, paper
and paint having been administered
improving the building somewhat.
Additional dressing rooms have al
so been built, extending about
twelve feet along the sides of the
front part of the house.
Joseph Hutchinson, manager
of the Electric Heat, Light & Power
company, requests us to- say that
persons finding anyof the com any's
street lights out will confer, favor
by promptly notifying him Of some
employee Of the plant. Phones 1877
and 1852. If calls bring no response
drop postal card. NJ.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-22

The brightest, cleanest, funniest
play on the market is the Missouri
Girl, which will be seen at Central
Opera House, Saturday, August 9Th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-22

tulo CuSJOiu, WHICH Will Llo8u C0I.
tain amount Of real pleasure at each
meeting.
The improvements are about
complete. which have been made on
the residence property of DR.. and
Mrs. j. ]. Lindsay. For several
months, contractors and mechanics
from Chicago and Dubuque have
made the Lindsey home one Of the
finest in this section of the state, and
the decorations and furnishing are
beautiful and harmonious. The wall
paper for the down stair apartments
was made in Europe, and the furni-
fture and other fixtures secured
Through Marshall Field & Company
and other Chicago dealers. The
parlor is done in French ivory and
rose colors. the library in greens and
the dining room is most becoming
lin deep brown, with an electric
hanging table lamp in art glass. The
hall is Colonial, in white and red.
The bath room is piece Of perfect
workmanship, being as nearly anti.
septic as modern day plumbing can
make it. The floor and walls are Of
of tile and the ceiling covered with
a heavy canvas, painted with white
enamel. The wall fixtures are Of
nickel. The electric lamps Through
out the house are of the latest pat
\ tern. The floors on the first Aool
are Of hard wood parquetry, in ar
J ltistic designs; while the rugs arr
> rich and elegant in quality ane
! weave! The portiers and window
shades harmpnize charmingly witt
the entire color scheme.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-22

Il
of china, those who are continually
purchasing the line, seem forgetful
of the real beauty of naturalnoss of
a design and desire coloring, in its
place.
4 On last Sunday evening, at the
First Congregational church, Rev.
/ w. H. Suckow of Grinnell, formerly
pastor of the church in this city,
preached a most intelligent and
scholarly sermon; taking his text
from the old testament, in connection
] with the occurrence when the prophet
Jonah was commanded by God to
preach to Ninevah, and, as he e1-
pressed it, became disgruntled at
, certrin events transporting and "sat
in the shade" retiring from any fur
Their active work. Rev. Suckow dis.
cussed in most interesting and or
| iginal way the manner in which
, some Christians may he lkened to
, Jonah, Of their contentnent in sit
d ting in the shade and refusing their
needed support on account Of some
: minor detail undertaken, which il
q not always in accord with Their
9 views. They hide behind certain
9 excuses, and, as stated in the sermon
o "a cheap bale Of cotton can stop :
o bullet" The music of the evening
Q was furnished by the choir of thu
y church and several organ numbers
: played by Miss Charlotte Atwater
0 also duet, Love Divine" sung by
oil Mrs. Helen Granger Yoran and DR.
ell Herman Heykens. The church wal
It crowded to it's utmost with repre-
sentatives Of the four churches.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-22

8uu VlbltIuS INFORMALLY, Ut, II tuo
church leaves to the conscious of
its members. game Of cribbage
or whist, and finally, no planning
the next days work, when endeavor-
ling to sleep.
The Sunday school picnic Of
the Methodist Episcopal church
will be held next Wednesday, July
%, on the river, at a point called
|"Cannibal Island" The superinlen-
dent, R. W. Rabenau, has provided
lots Of fun for the children and old
er people, and q program of clothes
hanging contests, peanut races,
ball game between the spinsters
and bachelors. In peculiar costumes
foot races. tugs Of war, q nail driv.
ing feat, hoop rolling, and lots. o.
other games and sports will enter
tain everyone. One Of the move
features is contest between twt
people who can come the nearest tc
rolling q wheelbarrow to stak,
while blindfolded. This is said t.
be a hard stunt. A balloon ascen
sion is scheduled, and on the return
trip, a grand water parade will b.
witnessed, when all the row boat
in commission will be attached Il
THE "Snale Jr.," and steam back i
the Main street bridge, and at tn
) same time concert to be- given b.
q the Sunday School band. Convey
ances will be at the church at l,
, o'clock for those who desire to g
! by wagons, and also boats will b
1 in readiness at the Union stree
Handing fog the same purpose.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-22


evenings are most enjoyably spent
in playing this scientific and athel-
etc game.
The team belonging to the
Gillian dairy. which draws the
Dairy City Creamery's old milk
wagon about town, took fright
Thursday evening, at about 6
O'clock. and made a getaway on
Franklin street, near Gay street.
They made dash down Union
street to Madison, where they at
tempted to make another turn, How
ever, the old coach was not Timber
enough to keep up that sort of thing
very long, and decided to lay down
which it did, but with much trouble
breaking all the milk bottles but
six. and smashing the front of the
wagon and tongue into bits. The
horses continued their exercise dow
Madison street to Main. where the.
were caught. The driver Of tn
wagon was delivering milk. and, o.
course, was not in the wagon whel
the. team started. Through tn
courtesy Of VIM. Lemmeron, tn
supply Of cream and milk from tn
demolished wagon was transferre'
to Mr.. Lemmegon's vehicle and til,
remainder of the route was mad
! without further, delay. w. Z
Croskey had a narrow escape fror
being rum down by the frenzie'
team. Mr.. Croskey was drivin
north on Franklin. and seeing til
runaway, turned onto Union, an
the team followed him, missing b
la few inches.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-22

u. L. Kelsey has been appoint
ed general manager Of the Chicago.
Anamosa & Northern Railway, with
headquarters at Anamosa. Mr.. Kel.
sey was at one time general traffic
manager Of the Manchester & Oneida
railway, and later travelling car in
spector for the Chicago Great West
ern. His recent appointment is an
advancement in position, as well as
in salary, and his many friends wish
him success iu the new work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-22
LAeoR ANp INDUSTRY.

Winter wheat crop outlook Is good,
spring wheat seeding unusually carly
and progressing under the best condi.
tlons of soil and weather
Out of slxty-five men brought to
Pensacola, Fla, to break the street
car strike less than half score were
able to get out yesterday, as a result
OF attacks by strikers
Following 7 per cent cut In the
wages sc al employees Of the Milwau.
kee Tails Chair company at Grafton
abou twenty-five men and girls went
on three days strike.
River navigation has been opened.
at Marineite and the draw on the
lower bridge Is in readiness TO swing
as soon as the schooners above are
ready TO drop down TO the docks.
Tobacco raisers IN the neighborhood
o Hanover. Ind. have received letters
iuclosing matches These letters were
postmarted Milton, Ky" and warned
them TO plant no tobacco this year.
A wage reduction averaging 10 per
cent went into effect III the cotton
cloth yarn aud thread mills IN New
England and New York state, employ.
ing total OF $500 operatives.
Announcement was made at Johns,
town. Pa that several departments OF
the Cambria Steel company will re.
SHINE operations this week Dllowing
three months suspension, affordiug
employment to 1000 men.
The Lancashire. England cotton
spinners have abandoned the scheme
TO purchas, cotton growing estates In
the Mississippi delta owing to local
impedimepts against aliens holding
real estate.
All the marine engineers employed
on the Tonaw.nda Iron and Steel
company's tleet on the great lakes
signed individual contracts with the
company for the coming season, In
line with the OPEN shop policy of the
Lake Carriers association.
An appropriation of $4,000, to be ex
pended for employment and not the
establishment OF relief centers, is the
plan that has been adopted by the
citizens permanent relief committe,
for aiding the unemployed OF Phfa
deIph!a.
With the launching Of IA 10000 ton
treighter at Detroit, At the WyanIott,
yard % the American Shipbuillina
apany, the business of the yare
practically reached standstli
About i.10o men are employed whei
the ward is operated at its capacity,
70 promote the adoption OF means
for the protection Of human life ii
industrial operations. an exhibition O
safety appliances was opened in New
York under the auspices of the Ameri
can Museum Of Safety Devices an
Industrial Hygiene.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-22
THE UNeuRNABLE BUILDING.

Building construction that is fire
proof costs but 10 per cent more
than that which is subject to destruc-
ton by fire. The fire loss of the
United States is computed at no less
sum than $250,000,000 a year. 1t
is easy to understand that the fire
.oss alone turned into fireproof con
struction would make a saving oil
immense proportions after a few
years of investment to that extent.
One of the most urgent campaigns
of education that the United States
needs is one in favor of building
out of materials that cannot be
burned up. Chicago has an example
of an unburnable building and in it
are conducted experiments in fire re
sisting capacity of building stuff
Mil construction was once adopted
for certain styles of structure be
cause it burns slowly, but now moth
ing is favored but construction thai
will not burn at all.
There Is no argument against fire
proof work in business houses ant
factories but it is among the str
things that few seem yet to know
that dwelling houses may be bull
Of concrete, with every variety o