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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
CALL TEACHERS ON SATURDAY..

F. D.. Joseph, county superintendent
has called meeting, of all teachers
In Delaware county, for next Satur-
day, February 6, to talk over matters
of interest and hear an exposition of
the proposed school law. Mr.. Joseph
hopes to have present at this meet
ing ex-State Superintendent Barrett.
who will speak. An address on scool
house ventilation will be given by
one Of experience and who is COM
petant to speak with authority on
this subject.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
IOWA MAN NAMED.

The fraternity Of bankers in the
state of Iowa is agreeably pleased to
learn that George NJ. Reynolds is the
probable successor to the office Of
Secretary of the Treasury. Mr.. Rey-
nolds is president Of a bank in Chi
cago. He was formerly of Des Moines
and his brother is we'll known bank
'er In that city at the present time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
DEATH OF SCOTT BENSON.

w. Scott Benson of Dubuque. the
veteran commercial agent of the ILL.
nois Central railroad company, died
at Hotel Julien last week, being 20
years of age. Mr.. Benson was with
the Central for many years, being in
charge of freight matters in Iowa
since his removal to Dubuque from
Chicago. Mr.. Benson has called in
Manchester many times and had a
goodly acquaintance of friends, who
were grieved to learn of his death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
ANOTHER NATIONAL HOLIDAY.

The president of the United States
sent to Congress last week special
message, in which was contained a
making Lincoln's
birthday, February 10, a national hol-
iday, to be appropriately observed
throughout the country. II the mea-
sure is approved, the month Of Feb
ruary will witness the celebration Of
the birthday of one other former pres.
ident, Abraham Lincoln.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
1890 70 lcALlFoRNlA.

Hon. and Mrs. r. w. Thrill expect
to leave next Tuesday, February 10.
for a several weeks trip through Cal
ifornia and the west. Senator and
Mrs. Thrill have been postponing
their journey, on account Of the mild
weather Iowa afforded her people un.
til last Friday, but the sudden and
animated snow storm and wintry
gusts caused them to plan their visit
definitely.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
EDITOR TO BE a JUSTICE.

H. v. Klickner. OF Farley, business
manager of the News, published in
that town, has been appointed JUS
tice of the peace in Dubuque county.
Mr.. Klickner was a candidate two
years ago for state representative.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
WANT wATERwoRks.

Our neighboring village on the
north, Colesburg, is anxious to install
"a system Of waterworks, in order to
serve It's people with household ac-
commadations. and insure fire. pro-
lection. Colesburg experienced a
number of small blazes not many
days ago, and the fear of meeting a
similar disaster like that of Edge
wood, has made the demand for wa.
tcrwdrks general.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
BASKET SOCIAL POSTPONED.

The basket social to have been
held by the ladies' of the Sand Creek
church last week has been postponed
until, Friday, February s.. The So
ciety extends an invitation to the
people Of the county to attend this
social.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
Clothes called for and delivered
Phone go. City Panatorium.
3w5 John NJ. Scott, Proprietor.
WANTED.

Lady or gentleman of fair educa-
ton to travel for a line of household
articles and specialties. Salary $3.50
per day above expenses. Address,
The Alexander Supply Company, No.
1855 Dearborn ST.. Chicago. Illinois.
jan. 1873 wks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
DR.. TRlEm IMPROVED.

DIR. 2. E. Triem is slowly recoverin
from his recent illness. and it is
hoped that he will fully recover. An
acute attack of heart trouble was the
cause of his sickness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
BOWMAN SELLS TO GATES.

DR.. L. ]. Bowman has sold his resi-
dcnce property on Delaware street
t.. L. ]. Gates, who will occupy the
same after February Is. The tran
saction was made Monday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
Portable
= Electric
Lamps.

Boynton wishes to reduce
his stock of Portable Elec-
trio lamps, as they. occupy
room needed for other pur-
poses. Persons desiring an
elegant lamp, at a very low
price, please call and see
what l have to shoWS.you
and the very low price ] can
make you. NJ,
W. u. BoYNToN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

HOUSE FOR RENr.5.,.
Situated on Fayette street, Aianchess
ter, Iowa. Inquire Of ,}s4
4stf. Thrill & Pierce
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
". 4. B0'Y! {! !!
Notice Of Appointment Of Executrix.

CORD WOOD FOR SALE.
Dry cord wood, $1,75 per cord in
the woods three miles south Of Delhi.
Telephone Hopkinton Exchange.
4. Nick shearn.
52-w6. Delhi, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
TUNE YouR piANoss'

TUNE YOUR PiANo.Ils
A. A. Hawkins Of Cedar Rapids, will
be in Manchester to tune pianos this
week. Orders can be left at the S.
X. Meyers Music store. 4 wk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
rMrs.s5i A. Strickland is in Oh

! Mrs.'si A. Strickland is in Chi.
scago.
john reilly of Ryan was in town
today.
III. HI Lawrence was in Waterloo
last weetsS As
Mrs..A A. Denton was in Du.
bnque Friday. =.
Arthtr, Parker of Oneida was in
town Moraiay
II NJ 4 Gibson of Greeley was in
town Thursday.
w. II, ,wolcott was in Cedar Ra-
pids last Week.
W. EsNorris was in Cedar Ra-
pids Wednesday.
Arthur A. House Of Chicago was
in the dlty Sunday.
DR. ana Mrs. H. A. Dittmer are
in Chicago this week.
w. 81 Robinson and son Of Ryan
were in town Monday.
Mrs, John Mertz was a guest Of
friends NyGreeley Friday.
Misa Nina Carhart left Saturday
night foi 4eKalb. IllinoiS7D ssG
Mrsl CLARK Cooley visited with
relatives Edgewoo& VI Nak. d
-D. fallen Of Al 1h4 oaslds
IN Manchekter Saturday andS unday.
y.
-Mrs.s Mr., .:.....: y. dllreyys.returHsn
home Sunday from Prestige. Wiseon-
Evening star., 1909-02-28
FAIL TO keep PLEDGE
West Virginia Politicians Side
step Liquor Issue.
BOTH PARTIES UNDER BAN
Places Provided by Legislature for
the Ex-Governors
IN STATE BOARD OF CONTROL
Newspaper Writer Escapes Penalty
for Refusing to Testify Before
Senate Committee.
IN STATE BOARD OF CONTROL

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
WHEELING, W. Va. February -. 1909.
The liquor question was the main thing
under discussion at the opening of the
legislature and will remain theme of
discussion with its close. The failure to
submit the prohibition amendment after
both platforms went on record to that ef-
feet recalls the saying that platforms
were made to run on and not to stand on
The republican platform was specific; the
democratic enunciated the same PROPOSE
ton but in a straddle
There is a humorous touch to the eX-
plantations of senators who voted against
prohibition this winter, but who voted
for it one year ago. Then the lines
were forming for the state campaign and
the Anti-Saloon League sentiment was
credited with large voting strength. Eyes
were on Ohio, where the temperance agi-
politicians wanted to get in the wagon
without delay. In announcing his cam
paign for the republican nomination for
governor Charles w. Swisher made
county option a stellar plank. His con-
vention and the rival convention which
nominated Arnold c. Scherr included the
prohibition submission plank, and after
the compromise the Swisher plank be-
came the partys creed.
In taking the compromise nomination
Gov.-elect Glasscock made his. posi-
tion plain. He stood for those temper
ance planks wherever he stumped and
said at the beginning of the legislature
he hoped the republican members would
stand pat. He figured that prohibition
would have two or three members of a
majority. The senate vote showed just
that many short.
1t is a question if Glasscock will go to
the limits Of calling a special session Of
the legislature after he takes office. 1t is
known he has the idea in mind. but may
be content to wait two years, hoping that
developments in the meanwhile will
clarity the situation. BY increasing the
liquor licenses to the 81 600 mark. jump
from 5000, the legislature in a degree
answered the temperance clamor and at
the same time furnished the treasury
with additional revenue that was sadly
needed to make ends meet
Evening star., 1909-02-28

Thomas ". Ross starring tour in The
Fortune Hunter" under the management
of Cohan e. Harris, will be inaugurated
at Atlantic City March Is. The cast in
cludes Mary Ryan. Edna Bruno. Forrest
Robinson Sydney Ainsworth. Hale Ham
ilton Walter Horton and Grant Mitchell.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
REELFOOT LAKE.
History Of Spot Where Night Rid
ers' Crime Occurred.

From Uncle Remus' Magazine.
The physical history of Reelfoot lake
OF night rider fame is not without a GER
tain interest OF its own. The lake came
Into existence as the result of series Of
earthquakes which began in December,
1911, and continued until June, 1872
some authorities say that the earth
quakes merely heaved up a great ridge
of land across the path of the Reelfoot
river, which runs into the Mississippi and
that this dam caused the water to back
up and broaden out and form lake: but
the favorite account in the neighborhood
is to the effect that the ground sank.
springs were opened up. neighboring
creeks diverted from their course and the
overflow waters of the Mississippi rushed
in during the flood season Of the spring
Of 1872
1t is said that for an hour and a half
the waters of the Mississippi flowed up
hill while filling up the depression caused
by the earthquakes Both accounts like
ly have this much of truth in them, that
the entire conf1gur alton Of the ground was
changed by the earthquakes Big lake.
west Of the Mississippi I'm Arkansas, is
said to have been formed In the same way
at the same time.
Reelfoot lake is sixteen or eighteen
miles long. very irregular in shape and
covers from 5000 to 10000 acres Of land
1t varies in width from a mile in some
places to four or five miles in others The
sloughs and bayous into Kentucky
The most distinctive feature of the
lakes appearance. the feature which first
impresses and stays longest with the OBJ
servers fancy. is certain grotesque ef-
feet as II set of crazy men had been
operating a piledriver there for the last
century, for the trunks. stumps and stark
branches of dead trees stick out of II
everywhere in desolate parody of some
such human handiwork: far below the
surface the fish dart among the boles and
branches where tie squirrels frolicked a
hundred years ago.
There are beautiful spots here and
there. but the effect as a whole is not
beautiful; at it's best. when the mist
rises and myriad protruding tree trunks
are white and ghostly in the moonlight. 1t
ts weird: the general remembrance is of
something uncouth. 1t is a kind of sloven
lake that has preferred to sit down with
Its hair uncombed all day long, but at
night it does manage to achieve a touch
OF wizard dignity.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Cutting the Baddeley Cake.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.

Twelfth night was celebrated, in ac-
cordance with annual custom at Drury
Lane Theater, by the cutting of the
Baddeley cake in the foyer on the con-
clusion Of the performance OF Dick
Wilmington" The ceremony was per-
formed in the presence of the principal
members OF the company, the trustees of
the Baddeley fund and leading members
Of the management by Mr.. Harry
Nichols, as master OF the fund. who ex-
plained its origin. In the year 1874 one
Robert Baddeley. a comedian Of that
theater. who was one Of the original
founders Of Drury Lane and the original
Moses in the School for Scandal" pur-
chased E1OO worth of stock in the shape
Of consols which he gave over to q Drury
Lane fund and which was to be his al
moner to provide every Twelfth night
cake and wine to the principal members
OF the company. not SO much to perpetu-
ate his memory as to further the cause
of loyal and friendly feeling and recipro-
cal good will among them.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
"'Say, ma"

Say, ma
Don't call me ma. Say mother. What
Is it?''
whats a green old age?"
when a man who Is bald and wrinkled
and totteTing marries a young woman
who wouldn't look at him q second time
II he didn't have lots of money" the
lady replied casting a stealthy glance
at her husband. who was busy reading
the stock quotations. lit may be said
that he has lived to a green old age
Chicago Record.Herald,
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Plucky Newspaper Man.

The senate preserved it's dignity by or
dering George Byrne. a newspaper writer,
to jail after tiresome and somewhat
farcical set Of proceedings. Byrne refused
to testify when called on to deliver what
he knew concerning Theodore Alvord's s
aspersions on the senate relative to tenn
perance legislation at the previous and
present sessions. Byrne refused to say
anything until the last. when he said he
know nothing that might interest the
senate The senate wanted prece-
dent to establish its right to Jail for con-
tempt, and SO voted by a good majority.
Byrne then took refuge In habeas corpus,
and the senate adjourned next day.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Odd Distinction Of English Village
Ernrn fhe Inrdnn Standard.

The little village OF BuckIand-in- the
Moor has many claims OF distinction It
has a population of less than 100 and en-
trely belongs to the Rev. W. p Bas-
tard, who lives In Buckland court and
who has just celebrated his golden we'd
ding by entertaining his tenants Time
was when the "big house" was looked
upon as comprising half the population.
Buckiand is also unique inasmuch as II
has no public house no policeman, no
physician, no clergyman and no pauper
1T is in the Ashburton Church living and
all old people there are pensioned by
the estate owner.
Evening star., 1909-02-28

COURSE OF LECTURES IN PSYCHOLOGY
VIII be given by
THE VERY REV. EDWARD A. PACE, Ph. D.,
Of the Catholic University,
AT RAUSCHER'S.
MARCH I, s. 15 30. - AND APRIL :, 1909,
At o'clock pm.
Under the auspices of tho
Ladies' Auxiliary Board Of Trinity College
for the Anna Hanson Dorsey scholarship.
Tickets may be had at L. Arthur Smiths. the
door and at Rauschers.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
EDWARD HOWARD aR1Gas

MEANING AND FuNcTioN OF SCULPTURE
AND PAINTING,
Wednesday Evening
All Souls Unitarian Church. l4th and l. sts n vi
benent OF Washington Playground Association.
IIekets at y. Arthur Smiths. l4l1 + st.
MIR. ERNEST HUTCHESON
or the Peabody Conservatory Of Music Balti-
more. will give a series Of Wagner readings.
with Illustrations at the piano. on ..The Ring OF
the Nfbelung, in the ballroom OF the Arlington
Hotel Saturdays. March 10. 20. 81 and April 8,
at IL am. ~
~ March 1a "Rheingoh"s; March %. die
"Gotterda mmerun1' p -
These lecture reeitals win be given under the
patronage Of Mrs. Bryce, Mrs Harlan Mrs
Duncan McKin. Mrs. Gordon Cumming. Mrs.
Tickets. 500 for the series, may be obtained
from Mrs. W. Sinclair Bowen. StoneieiqS Conrt.
Evening star., 1909-02-28

Laurence Irving. son of the late Sir
Henry Irving. arrived in New York last
Thursday from London. He is accom-
panied by his wife. known to the stage as
Mabel Hackney. They will appear in the
vaudeville houses in the strong one-act
play. The King and the Nagabond."
Evening star., 1909-02-28

Anna Held will not be seen in any other
city than New York during the remain
der of the season. This announcement
from F. Ziegfeld is made because in GER
tain quarters it was intimated that Miss
Held, in Miss Innocence" would go to
Boston and other large cities before re-
turning to Paris for the summer.
Evening star., 1909-02-28

Mabel Kip, who for a number Of seasons
was with Miss Maude Adams. last week
had the opportunity to play the title role
of polly of the Circus taking Edith
Taliaferro's place as understudy. Miss
Kip's last appearance in this city was in
Peter Pan"
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Authority Centralized.

The state board Of control bill. which
vests in a centralized board the author
ity heretofore conferred on a separate
board for each state institution, is re-
garded as one Of the most important leg
islative items of the session and Of recent
years 1t can be a power for good and
also an effective piece Of political machin-
cry. 1t Is just in line with the central
izing sentiment current of late years and
Is one of Gov Dawson's hobbies
There is a rumor that the state board
of control was intended to care for the
ex-governors. Ex-Gov. MacCorkle. who
gave an elaborate banquet to the legisla-
tors q few nights ago, is being touted as
one Of the minority members. Ex-Govs.
Fleming and White and Gov. Dawson,
who will be an ex after Wednesday next,
have been discussed in the same connec-
tion.
Julian G. Hearne. one of the delegates
from Ohio county, has announced his in
tention to succeed Senator Robert Haz-
lett from the first district. John G. Hoff-
mann. another citizen of Wheeling. has
already announced himself. SO that the
fight for this place will soon be on. year
in advance. AS stated previously, Haz-
lett will not accept the honor again under
any consideration.
Evening star., 1909-02-28

There was a newcomer in the cast Of
Nearly a Hero" last Monday night in
New York. Ada Lewis brought her en-
gagement with Sam Bernard to an end
and Jobyna Howland replaced her. Miss
Howland has not been in evidence pro-
fessionally since her appearance in 1.-THE
Ham Tree
Evening star., 1909-02-28

George Lauri. a famous comedian in
Australia. recently committed suicide IN
that country, the result OF melancholia
Iauri was a native of this country, but
went abroad with Williams and Musgrove
seventeen years ago. first appearing in
Australia in THE Merry Monarch" His
most recent hit was at Tweedlepunch in
"Florodora.'
Evening star., 1909-02-28

Princess Trixie. the beautiful trained
horse, killed in railroad accident last
week, was TO have been the headline act
at Chases this week. The Princess was
great success in vaudeville, her intelli-
gence, docility and beauty completely
captivating the audiences.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Some Of the Excuses Offered.

Some of the senator's excused their
votes against prohibition on the ground
that there should be a reimbursement
clause for the liquor men. Senator Kidd.
the democratic leader, explained his
change Of front from a year ago on the
theory that as the temperance people had
gone up and down West Virginia In an
effort to defeat Bennett, the democratic
candidate for governor, and party legis-
lative candidates, he felt a rebuke was
necessary. This was the sentiment also
of Senator Littlepage, who had hoped for
tha democratic gubernatorial nomination,
but was miffed because the temperance
element of his party supported Thomas E.
Hodges at the convention.
But the real milk In the cocoanLt that
washed away the prohibition amendment
was the investigation directed against
Theodore Alvord, now legislative agent and
formerly state superintendent Of the Anti
Saloon League. His remarks in an inter-
view in Huntington paper, in which, 1t
Is stated, he insinuated the existence of a
million-dollar corruption fund to be used
In the senate, were eagerly seized upon.
From the moment of publication up un-
til the voting Alvord was a convenient
target. Various senators grew intensely
indignant that their attitude should be
regarded as dubious and they went after
Alvord in way that tended to dscredit
mate effect Of a black eye for the tenn
perance cause, from which 1t will not
speedily recover. The Alvord interview
more than anything else did the trick 1t
certainly was lucky find for the liberal
interests.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1909-11-26

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