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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
ONEIDA.

Mr.. Hirch and Mrs. E. Oldham Of
Colesburg were in town Wednesday
enroute to Gladbrook to attend con
ference.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Durham went
to Minneapolis Monday to visit the
formers sister, Mrs. L. B. Smith.
Miss Farrell of Elkader is visiting
her cousins, Mrs. James Hood and
Mrs. A. L. Cougar.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hocka.
day, March 49,. girl. Congratula.
tons.
Mrs. Jas. Hood and Miss Farrell
were calling on relatives in Manches-
ter and Coggon the first of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lightly of
Almoral Station and Mr.. and Mrs.
Perry Lightly of Export were in town
Saturday. y.
Miss Jane Smith of Manchester
visited her friend, Nellie Cox, over
Sunday.
Willie Smith of Thorpe spent Sat
urday with his friend, Lyle Cougar.
Mrs. A. Lightly of Elkport was in
town Friday to get load of house
hold goods. They are moving to
Edgewood.
W. Childs and L. L. Coon from
near Manchester were business call
ers here Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Just III. Luck.

"Willlam. Freddie informs ME that
his teacher has decided to advance him
from the sixth to the seventh grade
owing to his fine department and his
praiseworthy attention to his studies"
"Pshaw! That's just my luck!"
why. what makes YOU say that?'
Il had 1t all figured out that was
going to be about $40 ahead ut the end
of this month. Now 1t will be neces-
sary to buy new set of schoolbooks."
Chicago Record Herald
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

staying with herr. nerents hers dtrs
ing the absence 0f her husband.
The st. Patrick social at the Cy:
rus Craig home on Wednesday even
ing was largely attended and result
ed in coed time fay all. The pro.
ceeds were ss.75.. st. patrick's day
was also celebrated BY Il social at
the F. A. Grimes home on Friday
evening. There was large crowd
and the usual good time. Proceeds
$40. al ii,El6lZN
The League is planning for a social
sometime in April. Date and par
ticulars will be made known later.
R. G. Currie transacted business at
the county seat last week.
The Twentieth Century Review
club met with Mrs. Margaret Smith
Tuesday afternoon, ten mnebers be-
ing present. Mrs. Wisdom was a
guest of the club on that day. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs.
Rose Strader. The program will be
as follows: Roll call-Woman's
Work and Influence; lesson review
first division; paper History of
Women's aforementioned Stata in
Our State-Mrs. Effie Jacobs; read.
ing-A Woman's Wish-Mrs. Mae
Platte; general discussion Some
Weak Spots in Our National Life
leader, Miss Mamie Potts.
Frank Stone has sold his farm
near Updegraff to Mr.. Winkstine,
taking as part payment some town
property in Edgewood valued at
$4,000. Mr.. Stone received $1o3 per
acre for his land, which is good evil
dence that Iowa land is not decreas.
ing in value.
Mrs. G. w. strader is in receipt
of letter from her friend, Mrs.
Achsa Matthews Benton of Crete,
Nebraska. conveying the sad news
of the death of her father. Rev. Mat.
thews was at one time pastor of the
Congregational church here and his
friends regret to learn Of his death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
eAlLEy,s FORD.

Clarence Petlon had business in
Manchester Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. R. e. Grommon spent last
Wednesday with Mrs. Clyde Thomp-
son.
g. B. Davis had business in Man
chester last Friday.
Roy Grommon delivered hogs in
Delhi last Wednesday.
L. ]. Lillibridge of Columbia, S.
Oak. had business in this neighbor-
hood last Saturday.
Mrs. R. e. Grommon was shopping
in Manchester last Friday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
A Friend In Need.

About half an hour had been ex.
pended by the bashful young man in
a series Of advances and retreats, and
little Johnny's cramped position be-
hind the sofa was becoming some
what painful.
II wish dared the young man
commenced on new attack, when the
couple were electrified by an impatient
exclamation behind them: cav, make
a break! She's dead easyw- Brooklyn
Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
NORTH MANCHESTER.

Mrs. Pitts spent u couple of days
with Mrs. Rosetta Parker one day
last week.
Mrs. Mcbride was in Independence
one day last week looking after her
property. Mrs. Mcbride lives with
Charles Barnd and family.
Mrs. Minnie Skinner entertained
the Women's Patriotic League at the
pleasant home of her daughter, Mrs.
VIM. Burk, Friday afternoon. The
afternoon was spent sewing. After
the business was transacted an ele-
giant supper was served. Our presi-
dent being absent our vice president,
Mrs. Harrison presided. President,
Mrs. Pruessner is expected home
next week.
The Young Peoples meeting every
Sunday after Sunday school is we'll
attended. We had forty out last Sun
day. Miss Hazel Adams and Miss
Rodgers led the meeting and did
splendidly.
Mrs. Butterfield is nursing q Sc
we're cold and cough, good weather
for them.
Mrs. Millett is no better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis of Strawberry
Point were in town this week one day
guests of Mrs. Atkinson.
Don't forget out Easter supper at
Mrs. Connell's Friday, April 9.
Miss Sellens has been quite sick
but is much better
Mrs. Bivoard is sick again, Not
much wonder who could keep we'll.
Mr.. burlington is badly crippled in
his right shoulder with rheumatism.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Literary Irritation.

'Your latest novel seems very dry"
said the reader of the publishing house
to tile. young but rising author.
4 81 was pretty sure you would say
that. rejoined the, author. ..Conse-
quently If you will count them yQn
will find the heroine weeps real tears
on just 253 pages of my story. "-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
The Invisible Point.

1t was an awfully old joke, but the
American thought 1t might cause his
English friend to generate smile.
Just before sailed for Liverpool"
said the American. II dreamed that
was dead, and the heat woke me up
80" rejoined the Englishman seri-
ously. 1.-The weather must be beastly
hot in America" Chicago News,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
JACK THE HueeER AGAIN.

Yes. Jack the Hueger is back. He
made his first appearance about .
week ago. A favorite nightly diver
sion of hist to peek into windows,
or step out from the shadow of a
tree while someone is passing by.
Jack is very mysterious fellow.
He goes and comes rs will o. tie
wisp. and like the wind Wv can't
for the life Of you tell whittier he
goeth or from whence he cometh,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

'The worse of Spongely is he never
pays anything" said Grabbles.
ooh, doesn't he. though? Ask him to
pay you n visit and see." retorted
Hicks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

"side" in the creed of the British
public-and thank heaven for the tenet
lis the objectionable sin, and in
no game is 1t more Objectionable, or
more sure Of detection. than In lawn
tennls,-Fry's Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Luck,

"po you believe there is anything in
luck" asked the young man.
Yes" answered the home grown
philosopher. "There is a lot of inteili-
gence and perseverance in it"-Ex-
change.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

The single snowfiake-who cars for
1t? But whole day Of snowfakes-
who does not care for that? Private
opinion is weak, but public opinion is
almost omnipotent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

Howell = Rowcll is an inconsistent
fellow. Powell-That's right: lie would
tell you take all the time you wanted
and then have you arrested for steal
ing his watch.-New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
VIM. pENN,e

CARPENTER. CONTRACTOR & Bull
Err. am now prepared to do ali work
IN IN my line IN good and workmanlike
and estimates furnished. Work taken
In town or county. Shop near the stand
tower on West side of river.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

In saxony no one is permitted to
shoe horses unless he has passed o.
public examination and proves that he
is properly qualified.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Conditions Of The

Conditions of the
Boys and Girls Corn Growing Con-
test under the direction of the
Extension Department and Farm
Crops Department of Iowa State Col
lege.
ELIGIBILITY.
Open to any boy or girl in Iowa
eighteen years of age or under.
RULES OF CONTEST.
1. Secure ten ears of good corn,
either
a. Through our Departments
from the best breeders in the
state. Price of ten ears-95 cents,
or
b. From your own corn, or that
of your neighbor.
2. Measure ears according to in
structions and blanks which we will
furnish.
8. Plant part of each ear in a sep
arate row. instructions to follow.)
4. Count and record the stand in
June. instructions and blanks to fol-
low, June 1st.)
5. Count and record the stand, al
SO the smutted stalks, barren stalks
and suckers appearing in each row.
instructions and blanks to follow
the first of September.)
6. Weigh and record the yield to-
gether with the number of seed ears,
market ears, immature ears, and
worthless ears in each row at the
time of harvest. instructions and
blanks to follow in September.)
If you desire to take part in this
movement and enter the contest ac-
cording to the above rules; sign one
of the enclosed blanks, and return
same to B. w. Crossley, Ames, Iowa,
at once.
The value of this contest to the
Iowa boy and girl.
IT WILL BE
1. An opportunity to obtain pure
bred seed from the best corn breed
ers in your section of Iowa. A chance
to start right.
2. A comparative test of each ear
as to yield, quality and maturity.
8. A chance to grow samples
which can be exhibited at County
contests and at the State Junior corn
show at Ames in January, 1910.
4. An opportunity to study corn
under the following subjects on
which we will send material at least
monthly during the season:
a. The individual ear test. b.
Preparation of seed bed and plant
ing. c.. Cultivation. d. Insects. e.
Weeds. (. Botanical study of corn
plant. g. Harvesting and storing.
h. Selecting a sample for show.
ORDER BLANK.
Send to my address 10 ears of
.................. (yariety) corn
which has been tested. Upon re-
ceipt of sample will remit the
amount of 95 cents for same, to B.
w. Crossley, Ames, Iowa. Further
i agree to follow instructions, plant
each ear in a separate row, keep a
record of the results and make re-
port of same on blanks to be sent me
for the purpose.
Signed. -. -. 49,. Age
IoWn.... $780,. go. ....R. II. D..
county ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
l have 10 ears Of corn which /
believe are good enough to enter in
this contest. therefore pledge my
self to follow instructions in planting
these ears in individual rows, keep
ing records of the results and max
ing report of same on blanks to be
sent me for the purpose.
Signed.... 49,. ~. :. Age
Town. .R. F, ID.
county .........s.......
tFill out one blank and return en-
tire sheet.)
"Slde!"
"Side" in the creed of the British
A..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

A. E. PETERSON.
DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions.
crockery Fruits, etc., Main street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
THORPE.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Reynolds moved
to Thorpe last Monday.
Jim Fause and family ate Sunday
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Amsie
Stone.
Bert Frentress was seen among
his Thorpe friends one day last week
Mrs. R. Works called on Mrs. Stuc-
ci last Tuesday.
Mrs. John Meutch is very low at
this writing.
Mrs. George Martin does not i'm
prove as fast as her many Thorpe
friends would wish her to.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Croyle called
on their daughter, Mrs. Delbert Clark
Mrs. E. Reynolds was in Oneida
Friday.
Mrs. Works called on Mrs. George
Martin.
George Keith is putting down q
well.
Mrs. Fred Wonleighton called or
Mrs. H. Sabin Tuesday.
Miss Kitsy Sark called on Mrs
Reynolds Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Perry Smith called on Mrs
George Keith Friday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
DR.. T. j. BURNS.
w. NJ. eoYNToN.

WATCHMAKER, Jeweler and Engray-
er, Dealer In Watches. Clocks. Silver
ana FlaIed Ware, Fine Jewelry. Spec
lacies, Cutlery. Musical Instantaneous,
etc., Main street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
W. l. Drew.

: DRY GOODS, Carpets, Millinery. Hats
street Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
). M. PEARsE..

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COL
LECTOR. All business entrusted to
him given prompt attentinon. Office In
City Hall Block, second floor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Dr.. Wi|bert Sha||enberger

The Regular and Reliable Chicago
Specialist, who has visited Manches-
ter. every month since 1901. will, be
at the Clarence House,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
.. II. ALLEN.
aILpNER BROS.

CLOTlNG and Gents furnishing goods
Corner Main and Franklin streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

H. f. ARNOLD,
Delaware County State Bank. Manches.
Ter iowa. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

HUTCHINSON & ATwArER.
etc. keeps a first class timer and does
al kinds of repairing with neatness and
dispatch. Store opposite First Nation !.
~ sank Main street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

3. w. GREENS.
DRUGS. Wall Paper, Stationery, Oils.
Paints etc., City hall block.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
ATTORNEYS.
g. w. Durham,

w. H. Norris, e. 3, stlIe.
DuNHAM. NORRIS 6 STILES.
ATTRONEYS AP LAW AND NOTAR-s
les PUBLIC. Special attention given
Loan Agents. Office in City Hail Block.
Manchester, Iowa. T-'-' =, =.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
3. CLARK.

DRY GOODS. Notions. Carpets Gent.
turnishing goods. etc. Franklin street
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
DENTISTS.
poRMAN BROS.

DENTISTS Office on Franklin street.
north of the Globe hotel, Manchester.
Iowa. Dental Surgery in ails its branch.
es. Makes frequent visits to neighbor-
Ing towns. Always at office on Satur-
days.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

CLOTHING and Gents furnishing good
City Hall Block. Franklin street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
HoPkINToN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard of Edge
wood visited at the Brooks home
over Sunday.
Miss Alice Chambers, who has been
spending the winter i'm Colorado, re-
turned home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Johnson left
Tuesday for Kansas for a visit of
cauple of weeks.
Mrs. Styne of Onslow was visiting
in town last week.
A little son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Donahue March 4th.
Mrs. Thomas Porter who has been
in Greenfield for several weeks call.
ed by the illness of daughter, re-
turned home Friday.
Mrs. Gearhart and children came
Saturday morning from Springville.
She will leave her little daughter
with her mother, Mrs. Merriam, while
she goes south for several weeks,
with her husband, DR.. Gearhart, who
has just recovered from pneumonia.
Russell Doolithe came home Sat
urday night from Rush Medical col
lege for vacation.
c. P. Joseph was called to Topeka,
Kansas last week by a telegram an
nouncing the death of sister.
Mrs. Matt Wilson returned last
week from the hospital at Anamosa
where she had been for several weeks
F. e. Williamson moved to his
country residence the last of the
week.
Burns and Loop were the success
full bidders on the NJ. e. parsonage
and will begin work as soon as posi-
Bile.
j. J. Kirkwood and wife attended
the dinner at the County Farm on
Thursday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
YoRAN q YoRAM.

TOF1NN C YOHNN. -
ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Office over
Hutchinson & Atwater's hardware store,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Tuesday,. March 30

Zone day only and return once every
rs days. Office hours a. M to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

DR.. c. S. LISTER.
t21iNTlST, Successor to DIR. II p.
Newcomb. Office over Burton Clark's
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
A Good Qualification.

wolfskin makes the best banjo
parchment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

Conditions of the
Boys and Girls Corn Growing Con.
test under the direction of the
Extension Department and Farm
Crops Department of Iowa State Col
- leqe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
JUDGE FALLS DEAD
IN LOBBY Of HOTEL
Frank Dodd, of Virginia, EX-
pires Suddenly While
Talking With Friend.

Stricken with heart disease while
talking with q friend, Judge Frank
D0d5. dfty-afght years old. of Statfor.
county. Va. died suddenly this morning
i'm the lobby of Congress Han H7-eL
New Jersey avenue. between B and q
streets southeast
Apparently fn the best Of health.
Judge Dodd, who had been serving on
tna last Federal jury IN Alexandra.
came TO Washington this morning and
went Immediately 10 Congress Hall He
Raz a friend of r. A. Manuel, manager
of the loreI. When Judge Dodd fell
he was carried 10 couch in one Of
the auteroom=. He died before the ar
rival OF physician. lIr. Manuel had
the body turned over 20 an undertaken.
and the remains viii probably be ship
ped 90 Fredericksburg this afternoon
Judge D0dd was native OF stafford
county. Va, and tor many years taught
school near fredericksburg. fie owned
q large estate about nfteen miles from
Fredericksburg. and several years aEo
was made a Justice or the peace, and
also served as county Judge
Judge IOdd Is survived by his wife
and two married daughters who live In
STAFFORD county lie is also survived
tv brother. WIZ lives Iu Falls Church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
Popular Society Girl Of New York Has Rib Broken By
Fall; Unable to Make Proposed
Visit Here

Miss GweudoIvn Burden, one o. the
most popular and WIdely-inown mem-
bers of the younger set IN New York,
Is critically iIl I'm her fathers homo In
East Ninety-second street, Kew York,
as the result Of z fan from her horse
several days ago One Of her ribs vas
wrenched from her spine
Hiss Burden was 20 have come to
Washington today TO attend the BaChsI-
ors C0tIIon at the New willard She
was 10 have been a member of the
house party being entertained by Mrs.
Francis CrowuiushieId in her home in
Massachusetts avenue. ana preparations
had been made for a series or enter
in honor Of Miss Burden and
the other visitors.
Details Unknown
JUST when the accident happened
or wru was the hostess OF Miss Bur
den st the time could not be learned
today. She was visiting some friends
on TouE Island and Joined the other
guests Of The house IN a run across
country. Following the accident Miss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
Engineer Would Burn
The Ruins of Reggie

NEW YORK, Jan. e. Thomas 4
Weston. q Stamford, Conn, civil en-
gineer, has written Count Massiglia.
Italian consul general IN New York,
suggesting new plan for the disinfso-
ton of Messina and Reggio
"Quicklime," writes Mt weston, nov
demanded for this purpose. can never
penetrate down through the mass OF
debris everything the bodies or the dead
They are covered by the fallen foors
and walls of the buildings
Kerosene oil can do this-penetrats
through everything. Spray it over the
ruins from a fire engine, treat a half
acre Of land thus. Then promptly ignite
IL, before the oil has been absorbed too
much. with lighted wakes or cotton
waste or rags we'll oiled. The flames
will follow and burn up everything com
bustible, and so on for the next half
acre until all sections OF the city have
been burned
NTr. Weston suggests that after this
plan has been approved by leading engi-
neers J d Rockefeller should be asked
TO cable 10 his nearest oil deposit ia
Italy % deliver the oil free.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06

Burden was removed 10 her fathers
home in New York, wnaSe she is be-
ing attended BY stan Of physicians
and trained nurses
Mrs. CrowninshieId gave a large
luncheon today, which had been in
tended especially for Miss Burden and
Mrs. Joseph stickney, Of New York
Mrs. Stickney arrived in Washington
today. John Barrett, director Of the
Bureau Of American Republicans will
entertain at dinner tonight, the enter
tainment also having ben planned for
Miss Burden and other young members
Of a smart colony Of New York Who
came over for the Bachelors tonight.
Conspicuous in Society.
Miss Burden is the daughter Of Mr.
ard Mrs 7. Townsend Burden. and has
been conspicuous In New York and az
Newport she Is regarded as an excep-
tionally good horsewoman and her
friends are uBab bic 10 explain the acct
dent. The serious nature of her illness
is regarded with great concern by
friends OF the young woman in Wash
ington-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
Queen Helena Breaks Down
Under the Terrific Straig

ROME Jan. 6-Doctors today told
queen Helena that unless she gave IN
her work among the earthquake SUE
ferers her complete collapse is inevitz-
DIE The Queen Is in a highly nervous
state, resulting from loss OF sIssp. over
work, and the terribly depressing ex-
perience OF the last eight days. Her
weakened condition is best illustrated
by the fact that a hemorrhaEs fsnsa
the blow she received in the chest -
the panic in Messina last week
Since her return TO Rome SUNDAY tbs
Queen has abated but little her efforts
in behalf Of the stricken people She
spends nearly all Of her time in the
hospitals and sewing for the people.
She looks much older and has been or
dered TO seek rest to try 10 effsce fhA
terrible picture that has been con
stantly before her She has ignored the
order and is today in such q physical
ana mental state IS to give the court
physicians the grayest concern
The Bayern, an Italian ship OF 5,0o0
tons, fitted out with food and medical
supplies by Ambassador GrrisCom. VIII
leave Civtta Vecchi tomorrow sailing
down the Calabrfan coast.
The cost Of this relief ship will bs
$4,000, but Mr.. Griscom is already guar
anteed against loss BY oubscriptions ne
has received from Aa.E 7ics.
The total relief fu.a from all quar-
ters is now veil more than s.. .0oo0O0
The small towns along the C'aiabrisn
coast and in the interior OF Calabra.
are still in urgent need 90 heIp. Tneu-
sands OF persons VINO might have been
saved have died, owing to the inability
OF the Fescuins parties 10 reach them.
IT was learned to&ay that NJ Petr5h,
2 Russian opera singer, and two italian
opera singers, Catani apI Gsmbi. per-
ished In Messina
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
House Report on Message
To Be Most Drastic Kind

Unless present plans miscarrv the
special committee appointed 10 report
to the House on the offensive portions NJ
the Presidents annual message rega rd-
ing the Secret Service viii come into
the House next Friday with a report
which is calculated to satisfy the most
radical member Of Congress.
The committee met again this after
noon and it is understood that the pres
sure that has been brought 10 bear on
it has been so great that there rs now no
thought OF q conouiatory report.
Five distinct propositions ave nOV un-
der consideration.
l. To expunEe fro mthe records the
offensive remarks OF tho annual mes
sage
O. To lay the annual messsge on the
table indefinitely.
o. To return the message 10 the Pres
lceut without comment.
To return the message with the
objections of the house enumerated
g. To return the special message of
explanation with the blunt statement
that ir is Irrelevant and that ft does
not satisfactorily explain the charges
p pevrousIv made 0y the President.