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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
THE PRESIDENT OPENS SOME
SKELETON CLOSETS.

7
In his message to congress, rela
tive; to the use Of the secret ser
Twice, President Roosevelt puts a mum
lsber of Cangressmen in an exceeding
lly undesirable position The Presi
dent, clearly proves his. charge that
the action of congress in refusing to
appropriate money to pay for secret
service work was emphatically an
action against the interest of justice
and against the interest of law-abid-
lirg people,, and in its effect
benefit only to laW-breakers.' The
President, after assuring Congress
that "only criminals need fear our
detectives" he opened up number
of skeleton closets for their inspec-
ton. Among others he called spe-
cial attention to the land fraud cases.
On that subject he said:
"There Investigations on the land
cases were undertaken in conse-
quence of Mr.. Hitchcock, the then
secretary of the interior, becoming
convinced that there were extencive
frauds committed in his department;
and the ramffications of the
frauds were so farreaching that
he was AFRAID to trust his own
officials to deal In thoroughgoing
fashion with them. One of the
secret service men accordingly re-
signed, and was appointed in the
interior department to, carry on
his work. The first thing he dis
covered was that the special
agents division or corps of detec-
tives of the land office was large
ly under the control of the land
thieves.
IF the present law, for which
ALessrs. Tawney, Smith and the other
gentlemen have above mentioned
are responsible, had then been in
effect, TIL, action would have been
impossible, and most of the criminals
would unuqestionably have escaped.
In this particular case most of the
men Investigated who were public ser
wants were in the executive branch
OF the government. But in Oregon
a United States senator, Mitchell, and
u member of the lower house, Will
hanson. were convicted on evidence
obtained by secret service men, and
another member of congress was in
dicted.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

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The mistress Of hospitnble home in
New York recehtly had to, employ o
new second girl whose work. she liked,
but whose blunt and forbidding tinn-
nor she liked not at all She talked to
the girl and urged her to be pleasant
and agreeable whenever sheshad to say
anything TO other people. particularly
yi:itors.
A great surprise for the mistress fol-
lowed this admoniti0n. The next day
the girl happened to attend the. door,
and she opened It just rs her mistress
was passing through the. hnll. (. To the
establishment and bewilderinent of The
latter the girl reached out and. catch.
ing the caller by the hand, actually
dragged her inside the door, express
Ing her pleasure nj seeing her. and
then FASTENED to announce the call to
her mistress New York Sun
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

II
The Supreme Court of the United
States has refused to grant an appeal
iii the famous s29,ooO,oOo fine case,
ard the effect of the decision is a
victory for Standard Oil. 1t knocks
cut the big fine, and establishes sew;
eral things of great value to corpor-
ations or individuals in the hundred
million class. But the decision will
not change the law in reference to
ordinary individuals. They will still
be presumed to know the law, and
whether they know it or not if they
violate it they will be punished just
the same as heretofore.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
MATHIS 4AAsls.

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Matthias Haasis died at his home in
Manchester January 2, 1909. as a re-
suit of injuries received in "a run-a
way last week, while delivering milk
:st. the Goldens creamery. Mr.. Haasis
was born in Onstmettingen, Germany,
March IA, 1S47, and was therefore
nearly So years of age, lacking two
months and twelve days. He remov-
ed with Instantly to the United
States. during his boyhood and for
sthirty-eight years has been resident
of Delaware county. He was united
in marriage with Miss Lena L. Smith
at Peru, Illinois, December Is, 1856,
and from this union were born nine
children, eight of whom survive their
father: John, Mary, Bertha, Nellie,
Lewis, William. Kate and Ida. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon
from the Methodist Episcopal church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06


Wasn't it Smith of Council Bluffs,
who spoke in this city last fall, and
said so many unkind things against
Mr.. Bryan? Well, no one is envious
o. Mr.. Smith Just now. ! He has
been up against Rooseyelt's buzz,
saw, and has had his political rec
ord ripped into kindling wood.
The President tells how mil
lien acres of stolen land has been
recovered in Nebraska, and how thir.
ty-tw0 cases tl,as far have been
brought to trial and twenty-eight con
victions secured upon the evidence
furnished by secret service men. The
President explains at length how
certain Council Bluffs men were mix
ed up in these thefts and how Smith
took an active part in Gripping the
work of the secret service.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
FORM ANTI-cleARET LEAGUE

On Wednesday evening, December
80, at the home of Mrs. F. E. Chapel,
a number Of young people of the city
met and organized local anti-cigar-
cite and temperance league. The Of
ficers of the society elected tina,
evening are Miss Ehel Pikell. presi
dent; Earl Lee. vice president; Mrs.
Julia Chapel, treasurer, and Miss Yer
ma Wolfe, chaplin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
THE DEcADENcE Of THE HOUSE.

The senate has not surrendered any
Of its constitutional rights. It's de-
bates are educational and cover every
great question pertaining to federal
Legislation.
And the Supreme Court tries to
take possession of all the border
land between its jurisdiction and
that of the other departments of gov
eminent.
And the executive department.
since Roosevelt has been its head,
has been in the spotlight. in the
lime-light most of the time. 1t hes
come Just as near being the whole
government as he could possibly
make it.
But the House of Representatives,
under the whip Of the speaker and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
Public Sale.

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q aaying rented my farm / will sell
at public sale miles northeast Of
Manchester and 8 miles southwest Of
Oneida on
Wednesday, January 10
The following described property,
sale to commence at 10 o'clock sharp:
Is head of cattle;;S13 black poll
yearlings, 5 early fall black poll
calves.
8 head of horses . geldings, Il.
mare, 1850; 1rmare. 1850; / marc,
100o--all with foal. i colt coming
three years old, 1890; / colt coming
two; coming one All Belgin bred,
q pony.
1s head of hogs-farrowed in Au,3.
gust NJ.
Farm machinery, ETC. set heavy
harness, one concord; one,half set
heavy harness; L Phaeton almost
new; Ia inch Truck; hog and hay
frack;-2 hay. racks; platform spring
buggy; set runners, set bop
sleighs; i cutter; 2 spring seats;
corn shelter, Empire separator; L
small tread power; i Mccormick q
# mower; 2 pulyerizers. i nearly new
hay rake; 2 corn plows, one nearly
new; | hay loader, 16-inch sulky
,plow;1 walking plow; / Mccormick
corn harvester Deering grain binder
J Hays csrn planter; 5 section steel
drag; drag cart; / dinner bell; wire
streteher; jack screw; wagon jack;
post hole digger; crow bar; 800 lib.
platform scales; / stone boat; 2Fseti
3-horse and set 4-horse eveners; Q
1'ooTm 4kni1ess hay hilifea log ,chaia;-
fgafdsn cdItivator;;' srales, hoes forks,
ErAndstone; sweep corn grinder; sw:ll
Cart step ladder; IS #. ladder; la0,
| egg Success incubator; one Wagon
and top box and one hog rack.
f.. Free lunch zat noon. -
u iTermss-All sums Of $40 and under
cash!N .All sums over $40 one years
time will be given on approved bank
able notes bearing 8 per cent. inter
est. All property must be settled for
I before leaving the premises.
!, Fred Doolittle, auctioneer.
F. E. Dutton, clerk.
/ wiki. I. Geo. IS. Lister. Prom.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
ENORMOUS DEFICIT FOR CUR
RENT YEAR IN NATIONAL TREAS
uRY.

Uncle Sam is square up against q
deficit for the current year of STA,
000,000.0O. If banking house, OF
other private business was managed
IS the party in power manages pub
lie matters, it would forfeit the con,
fidence of everyone
But there does not seem to be any.
one down at Washington planning to
decrease expenditures. How to in
crease the public revenues is the
problem, and the problem may be
solved by providing for an income
tax Roosevelt has always favored
an income tax and all of the demo-
Gratis are with him on that PROPOSE
tion. 1t is also claimed that Presi-
dent-elect Taft wants law provid.
ing for an income tax. If he does, and
j. the deficit continues to grow. as
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
INSTITUTE OFFERS lecrun1.

A lecture will be given at the Court
house Friday evening, January 10, at
8 o'clock. by President o. H. Longwel-
OF Highland Park college at Des
Moines. This entertainment is In
connection with he Farmers Institute
which opens its sessions OH Thursday
January IA. The lecture is free and
residents of the county are cordially
invited to attend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

Wife (reading) Isn't this funny. my.
dear? Here Is an article which says
they have found new species Of
birds In Australia which have four
legs. Now, whatever do you suppose
they want four legs for? Husband
(yawntng)-They are probably R0lI-
ticians. my love, ana by this Beautiful
dispensation of their Creator they are
enabled to stand on both sides Of the
fence Mt the same time.-Pearson's
Weekly
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
SOCIAL.

Ten couple enjoyei very pleasan
watch party New Years eve at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Ford.
Cards were played in the evening
and refreshments were served as the
New Year was ushered in. At cards
the lady's first prize was won by Mrs.
Geo. Storey, the gentleman's prize
by Mr.. Will Blake aud the consola-
ton prize by Mrs. G. ]. Seeds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
NEW REAL ESTATE FIRM.

The real estate office of H. G.
Smith and Percy Strickland will be
orened this week in the basement of
the store occupied by the H. c.
sn 18th pharmacy. Messrs. Smith &
Strickland will deal in local property
ard also handle southern and western
lands. Mr.. Strickland intends to take
Of course at the Cedar Rapids Bust.
ness college, leaving for that city
about the middle of the month, and
. dl ring his absence, Mr.. Smith will
hive charge of the work
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

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nowhere is the ingenuity Of the
present age more apparent than IN
the begging letters received by rich
men," said private secretary. "I
have been reading letters OF that kind
by the hundred for the last fifteen
years. Formerly all begging letters
sounded alike. So stereotyped were
they that they might have been copied
verbatim from ready letter writer.
Now the writer's display Originality.
They may want the same old, things
that their predecessors wanted, but
they ask for them in n different way.
People In need have acquired the art
Of expressing themselves forcibly.
{ That is to their advantage
at may be unjust, but usually 1t is
the letter that hits the rich man hard
est that brings favorable reply. The
writer may not really need assistance
nearly SO badly us some timid person
who can't get away from trite phrases,
but he gets the relief asked for every
time."-New York Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
Useless.

A young enthusiastic reviyalist had
been cxhorting congregation in 4
small mining town for over two h0hrs
without perceptible effect. He was
somewhat discouraged until a rough
old miner interrupted him with:
Say, brother. I'd like to ask ques-
ton"
/ The young revivalist beamed THANK
you, my man. for your interest" he re-
piled. Il shall he more than glad to
set you right on any question. You.
desire for enlightenment is good sign,
which | am very. very glad to see.
Now. what is it you want to know?"
kin ! smoke?" asked the MINER.
I tfa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

his committee on rules, has deterlo.
rated and become sadly decadent. 1t
has got down low enough to become
fence for violators of the law.
if the President correctly states the
facts In lbs last message 10 tha.
body.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
SHOWING Him.

''You young scoundrel" said the ia
ther. selling his disobedicnt son by
the hair. III show you how to treat
your mother!''
And he at once proceeded to show
young hopeful the way by banging
him across the ears two or three
times and then shaking him Until his
hair hegan to fallIout
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

The Gertrude Goodwin Miller Con-
cert company, as the third entertain
ment of Star Lecture course of this
city. pleased the large audience of
people at City Opera house on Wed
nesday evening of last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
A PERILous,.. FEAT.
easins a Savage Aippopo;tama. in .h.
LcnSon Zoo r

Gasins a Savage Hippopotamus In ths'
Lcnaon Zoo. 81
Many more little dramas are enact
cd at the zoo than the outside public.
wots of, says the London Standard.
Behind the lion, house there is a blacE
leopardess which Is impiacably, say.
age and tries to eat her keeper. Her
neighbor is great romping leopard
which a lady reared In India. He
comes out to play--wIen the British
public is represented by only a liy-
cried zoo man. Sometimes the ami
mails get out without the consent Of
their keepers. One which did SO was
Obash, the hippopotamIs He proved
a savage indeed when the attempt was
made to deprive him of his liberty.
Happily the gardens were closed at
the time. Try MS. they would, the
keepers could not entice or coerce
the monster in the direction of his
: den. At last the superintendent called
up an assistant whom, the hippopota-
mus hated. The. chief put a bank note
! into the mans hand. Scott" he said,
throw OPEN the paddock, gate, show
yourself to 0bash, then run for it:'r
[ Scott did. The animal went for him.
|. raging along the path anu aftef him
+ tltos the paddock, Scott climbed the
/ railings just III, time, and !, the hippo,
potamus on turning found the gate
secured behind 1t. Presently a press
representative, arrived to Investigate
the story, which had somehow. be-
come known. ,nHipncpotamus .escap-
ed? u Oh, dear. mol. Come and see him
In his den," le. was answered as they
led him to where the monster was re-
Gagged
Lives Long Without Food.
"A German scientist has found by ex.
pertinent that "a butterfly can live, for
II days.withotft food,ra as.,7 ,.sg !,
- 4 u.s.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

the Treasury Officials say that it
will, such a law viii quite likely be
on our statute books before the close
@ the present year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

At Pythian castle Monday seyening,
the newly elected officers, for the
year we're installed. and work in the
first degree conferred. After the
business meeting, supper was served.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

"The Royal Slave appeared al
Central Opera house Thursday nigh.
and its presentation was witnessed
by a fair sized audience.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

and Union with England" by Mrs.
Sarah Bradley; "At Carernaryon," a
reading by Mrs. Schwietert, and a
paper, Literary Revival of the 12ta
Century" by Mrs. s. Durham "The
Herlas Horn was read by Mrs. Ar
mold, and Mrs. Merry gave short
review of The Marches of Wales. .
Tho next meeting, will be held .lanu-
airy 10 at the home of Mrs. Alice Ar
nold
Karl Buren, Stein was heard at the
First Congregational church Sunday
IeMusic at Chicago, have been guests
Der THE Lord is My Strength" from
the Messiah. Mr.. and Mrs. Stein are
associated with the Bush temple of
Music at Chicago and have been CUES
al the home of Mrs. STEMS parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Pierce. for sever
al
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

Lest in the Hills" is the title of a
strong production t. be presented at
Central Opera house January II.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

At City Opera house Monday night,
THE Enchanted Wood" was present
ed under the management of Miss
Beatrice Raymond and her mother,
nearly one hundred children and
young people of the city taking part.
The musical extravaganza was de.
l;ghtfully entertaining, and large
audience was present to witness the
performance. The play will be re.
.peated TIL. evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

The Tourist club met this Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Kath.
crime schwietert on Main street. The
program consisted Of reading of
Wordsworth's Prelude, "a Moonlight
Night" by Mrs. F. Durham; a his
toricA sketch, The Fall of Llewelyn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06
lFoR ReM.

"a ..; FOR RenT, a3#s7'1' -
One Of the best dairy farms contain
ing about 275 acres near Manchester
For particulars cali at this office
2wks.-1. = -sass.s'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-06

Lives Long Without Food. 7 : e
"A German scientist has found by ex.,
pertinent tfiat.a butterfly car: live, for
II daysfwithnut food. y ss,,5 MI, I,
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-23
POLICE SEARCH FUR YOUNG MEXICAN
 HOLDUP
Accused of Robbing Sleeping Man of $38 in Broad
 Street Saloon

Claiming to have been robbed of $3S in the Our House saloon early yesterday morning, George Grauss yesterday swore out ".John Doe complaint against a young Mexican, who is accused of the robbery.
 Grauss claims that while asleep in the saloon that some one went through his clothes and removed alh of his avail able cash $3S. A Mexican who was with him at the time claims that anoth- Ter Mexican was seen suspiciously close to the sleeping man during the night. If is upon the Mexican $ statement that the warrant was sworn out
 The authorities are inclined to dis credit the story The young Mexican who was with Grauss claims that he found the latter in the Mandolin Club saloon Tuesday night, playing cards with a number of negroes. As he thought Grauss was losing his money, he took him out of the saloon, he claims.
 According to the Mexican, several other saloons were visited before the Our House was reached.
 The aneged robber is said to have been young, Mexican, about , feet 6 inches in height wearing dark suit and a white sweater vest.
 The officers claim to have seen a Mexican of this description Tuesday night and he may be arrested within a short time.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-23
NEW PEOPLE ADDED ID COMPANY AT
 MAJESTIC

Richard Lester, until recently leading man of the Woodward stock company, and John Aller, character man, late of the Empire stock company of Dallas, Texas, arrived Tuesday evening to join the Will A. Peters stock company. which will open at the Majestic theater on Christmas night, December 9.
 They will present four act drama en- titled ''The Great Mine Swindle, |" with ten people in the east.
 |. MT, Peters promises first class show, with no waits between acts, as special tIes and moving pictures will be intro duced. The curtain will be raised promptly at S:l5 ana only one show will be given each night. The prices will be 9, 35 and 50 cents.
 Miss Marguerite France, formerly leading lady of the Woodward stock company, is expected to arrive this even ing to join the local company.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-23
Original Locator Says Both Sides Can Easily Garry
 Out Their Plans
SANTA FEE INTENDED
 USING HIGH LINE
Judge Jamison Says Irriga- tion People Are Ready
 to Construct Dam

In the opinion of Attorney J. NJ. Jamison of Phoenix, one of the promot- CTS of the San Carlos reservior pro iect, who is in this city on legal busi. ness, this project can be carried out without interfering with the Southern Pacific line through the Box canyon.
 Seen by the Silver Belt yesterday, Mir. Jamisou, who was the original To- cator of the dam site which it is pro posed to improve, stated his side of the question very clearly, having the fol lowing to say in the matter
 "Several years ago, while the govern ment was still planning to carry out the San Carlos reservoir scheme, the Eastern railroad, with the intention of building through the Box canyon.
 "A survey was made through the Box and a good grade was secured. This grade was on an average about four-tenths of l per cent, with a maxi mum of about One-half of per cent, very low grades
 "The line of this survey correspOnded to the high line survey of the South ern Pacific and was high enough in the canyon to avoid the waters of the old government reservoir as it was then planned.
 "The Santa Fe would have built on this line, had not a legal controversy arisen between this company and the Southern Pacific. After a hard legal battle, the Southern Pacific company took over the Phoenix & Eastern line and the matter of construction was dropped
 "'The cost of the high line will be somewhat greater than that of the low line. but it was favored by the Santa Fe, notwithstanding this fact, one of their chief engineers having told me that the increased cost of construction would be more than offset by the phys ical advantages which would be gained.
 of the Santa Fe could build under these conditions, cannot see why the Southern Pacific cannot do so, even if the proposed dam is built, as it will be, if our plans are not blocked.
 "This dam will not inWre the Gila Valley line, as we will indemnify that company against loss and will not only shorten their present line, but improve the grade at the crossing of the Gila river.
 Judge Jamison is in this city today to act as an attorney in the damage suit of Catherin M Larsen vs. the Mi ami Copper company, which will be taken up in the district court as soon as the Williams-Live Oak suit is out of the way.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-23
APPROACHING NUPTIALs

riding to his usual custom, Cupid en making arrangements to have .ber of weddings during the hOli-
 Bans have already been publish rouncing the approaching marriage >s Wmona Standish and Mir. John rphy.
 wedding will occur on the even # December 2S at the Catholic
 with Father J. O. Barrette of ug. After the ceremony the we'd rarty and a few of the relatives ends of the bride and groom wlll he home of the grOOm's s parents, md Mrs. J. Murphy, 249 Bullion
 where a weddin- supper will be
 young people are well and favor .uown here, Mr. Murphy being em-
 as brakeman on one O. the To-
 ms of the Gila Valley railroad. ave a large circle of friends who >.end their best wishes for con .appiness and prosperity.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-23
CANTATA AND SHOWER

The pupils of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school are husily rehearsing these days for their Jack Frost Cantata, which will be presented at the church on Christmas eve. They are getting along very we'll and it promises to be an interesting performance.
 There win be no charge for admission, but donations for the Jack Frost shower will be received at the door These may consist of anything that will help to brighten Christmas day for some unfor. tunate one. They will be distributed Christmas morning.