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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
Two DEATHS IN
BANK FAILURE
Mineral Point Crash Followed
by Double Tragedy,
CASHIER HANsCOR A SUICIDE

When His Remains Are Taken to the
Home Of His Mother-in-LaW She
Drops Dead at the Sight Of the life.
less sody-Suicide was a Brother.
in-Law of Paul Allen Jr., Vice Presi.
dent of the Bank, Who Is Under Ar.
rest.
Mineral Point Wis, Oct. 10. Two
deaths occurred here last night as the
deaths occurred here as the result Of
the failure of the First National Bank
with a deficit estimated at 100000.
F. E.Hanscom, cashier of theinstitu
ton, shot and killed himself His re
mains were Immediately removed &c
the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs
John Gray.
At sight of the lifeless body. Mrs
Gray dropped dead.
Since the failure of the bank, Hans,
com had been working night and day
and was very Respondent.
Hanscom was brother-in-law OF
Paul Allen, Jr.,svice president of the
bank, who was arrested last Friday for
the alleged misuse of the banks funds.
The bank, for generation regarded
as one Of the strongest in southwest
ern Wisconsin, was closed a week ago
after weeks investigation of the
books by Bank Examiner Goodhart.
An effort was made to keep the in
stitution on it's feet by the scale of
mining property in which Allen was
interested, but the deal fell through.
1t was alleged that the bank had been
looted by means of notes forged by
Allen.
Aliens chief aid in running the bank
was Hanscom. The former became
seriously i'll when the institution was
closed. and Hanscom devoted every
minute of his time in assisting Exam.
iner Goodhart in Strengthening out the
/ books.
When Receiver John w. Schofield
took charge last Thursday rumors
which could not be confirmed had il
that the loss to depositors would run
greatly over 100000 and that arrests
in addition to that of Allen were to be
expected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION.

10 ~. u. Carl.
You are hereby notified that the
following described real estate, stu
ated in Delaware County, Iowa, to-
wit: North 80 feet of lot in the
South East u of the North West
II of Sesction 4 Township 80,
North of Range Three 60 was sold
for taxes Of 1905 on the 3rd day of
December 1906 to l. A. Moreland,
that the certificate of sale thereof
has been assigned, and is now owned
by j. w. Plat and that the right of
redemption will expire, and Treasur
er's Deed for said land will be made.
unless redemption from such sale be
made within ninety days from the
date of completed service of this
notice.
You will govern yourself according
ly.
Dated 18th day of October A. D.
1909.
Carr, Bronson & Carr,
Attorneys for j. w. Platt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
EpIsoNs NEW STORAGE BAT.


After making nine thousand fruit
less experiments Edison has finally
perfected a storage battery, which
he claims will revolut 'onize traffic ii
many ways Here are some, of Mr.
Edisons claims:
"The battery is practically unlim
tied in its life. AS only the water il
the potash solution eyaporates, 81
only water need be added to keep the
'electrolyte in the right condition
There are no acid fumes to destro,
the iron work Of a truck or Wagon
and eat it away, as in the old STYLE
batteries where sulphuric acid is uset
The Edison battery weighs about hal
as much as a lead battery for thu
same output, and, III addition to this
it will save about fifty per cent. o
its weight in the construction o
the truck itself The battery canno
be injured by overcharging, does no
deteriorate when left discharged, OF
,fers accessibility TIC each cell, make.
it possible for any cell to be removed
and gives nearly twice the output o.
mileage of a lead battery of thu
same weight"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
An ohIioina Presie.e,l

During short lived revolution. says
Harper's Weekly. there came to be
the head OF the government in Il little
Central American republic a man who
was above all things courteous and
who was. moreover. very anxious TO
gain the good will of the foreign con-
suls. One of the latter. having heard
that certain countryman of his had
died. addressed Il lote to the head of
the new government. in which he stat
ed that his own government would be
grateful for certificate Of death Of
the individual in question. A few
days later the consul received this
communication:
Esteemed Senor-I blush to say that 1
cannot at present comply with your ex-
cellency's request for a death certificate
or the man named. l sent my soldiers.
but he got away, to my shame. shall
use every effort to catch him, however.
and hope to send your excellency the de-
sired certificate at an early date
Needless to say. the consul lost no
time In communicating to the obliging
president the information that the Ger
ti6cate was undesired, in view of the
fact that the individual was able to
get away"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
WHERE HE is A BIT LAME,

In his speech at Albany, N Y, Mr.
Taft said: Il want Governor Hughes
to come out and back me up on this
platform. When we are together
there is plenty of strength and We
work better than on separate plat
forms. In Massachusetts, from
where just came. had senator
and congressman or two to helr
me on the platform. and that's where
i need assistance"
Many truth has been uttered in
jest. Mr.. Taft was nominated as a
Roosevelt reformer and elected as a
tariff revisionist. He helped in the
enactment of a tariff bill that in.
creases the consumers burdens, de.
clared Aldrich to be the republican
leader in the senate and fit
counsellor for the American people
and gave to Secretary Ballinger a
clean bill With these facts in view
one is impressed that the president
was right when he said chats
where need assistance"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
THE COURT AGAINST RoosE,
WELT,

On our first page we print liberal
extracts from the Courts opinion, in
the famous suit instituted by Roose-
welt against certain newspapers fol
printing articles, which reflected up
on the honesty of some of the men
connected with the purchase of the
Panama Canal.
President Roosevelt sent a special
message to Congress, in reference to
this alleged libel suit, and according
to the facts found by the Court sew
eral of the statements contained in
Roosevelt's message are not true.
This paper was able to commend
much that was done by Roosevelt
while he was president, and sincerely
regretted his disregard for the truth
on several important occasions.
Roosevelt possesses many admira
ole traits of character, which are
marred and disfigured by his lack OF
yeracity.
When Judge Parker was candi
date for the presidency, Roosevelt
wrote the "My Dear Hartman" let
tiers, which resulted in a contribution
from several corporation chiefs o.
S265, 100000, to the republican cam
paign fund. Judge Parker was un
doubtedly informed Of what was beini
done in that respect, and referred t.
the demoralizing influence of sucl
contributions in a public speech
Roosevelt became exceedingly indig
nant on account of the Judges &C
cusation, and denied it in every par
ticular in language more emphatic
than elegant. Later on Roosevelt re
ferred to Mr.. Hartman as IAN un
desirable citizen, and Hartman, o
someone In his office, made publ
Roosevelt's contribution begging lei
ters.
Roosevelt is an aggressive person
atty and he frequently takes a fal
out of the truth, when the trutl
stands between him and something
which he desires. His weakness il
that respect brought him in conflic
with many truthful and well know
men and some women, and before TIL
close of his administration he ha,
called so many people liars, that j
was considered an honor rather thai
a disgrace to belong to his Anania
club.
Under the circumstances connecte
with the institution of the Panam
libel suits. it is not at all surprising
that the finding of the court, o.
Questions of fact,should be at VAR
ance with the statements containe
IN Roosevelt's message to Congress
n that subject.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
OCTOBER WOODS.

(From he Cedar Rapids Republican
Those who love nature should make
the most of the next ten days. The
glories of autumn are not for many
lays, but no one can afford to miss
them. The world has nothing to
offer that is comparable with the
colors of autumn, not in the books of
men and not in the pictures that
great artists have painted. Nature
is still supreme as the miracle work.
er. Fortunately for us all, Cedar Raj
ids is surrounded with bluffs that
are still sprinkled with remnants OF
the primeval forests and in which
every way one may walk his feet will
tread the messy, leaf-strewn beds
and whichever way he may look his
eyes will be filled with the incom.
parable loneliness of the closing
months of the growing year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
TAFy CALLED DOWN BY sEcRE-
& TARY KNOX.

AN TNINONs &.
The outcome of the Crane-Knox i'm
broglio establishes the fact that
Secretary Knox has called down Pres
ident Taft. and given him to under
stand that he must keep his hands
off the diplomatic service of the
country while Knox is secretary o.
state.
The President appointed Crane
minister to China and directed hin
to pursue a certain policy, and Crane
Proceeded along the lines suggested
by the President. Secretary Kno:
put Crane on the carpet for obeyin,
the President and gave him to I'm
derstand that he was no diplomat
and that he did not want him a,
minister to China or anywhere else
Secretary Knox action was made S,
public that Minister Crane in for
warding his resignation to the Presi
dent. felt justified in stating tn,
facts in an open letter, which ma.
tend to seriously embarass our rela
lions in the Orient.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

1t is all right for Great Britain to
insist upon the open door policy in
China, because Great Britain opens
Its own doors to the trade of all coun
tries. But what right has this country
to an open door in China, when 1T
closes its own doors by a tariff wall
higher than the house tops? Suppose
conditions We're reversed. Suppose
that China should adopt prohibitive
tariff and then insist upon free
trade policy with this country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

81 Paso on the American side and
Juarez on the Mexican side of the
lilo Grande river are corrected by
several bridges over which street
cars run every few minutes. Presi-
dents Taft and Dias cordially greeted
each other in these two cities last
week. The Mexican president first
came over to the American side and
the American president returned the
call, and was royalty banqueted in
the Mexican city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
-
MEETING OF BASE BALL FANS

meeting OF the base ball fans of
the city was he'd in the Council
rooms on Friday evening. Arrange
ments were completed for the raising
of funds for base ball team for the
season of 1910. 1t was also decided
to have minstrel show in the near
future, the receipts of which go to
the base ball association. Other plans
were discussed which are to be car.
ried out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
In actual battle it's range would be

In actual battle its range would be
about miles, and at that distance it
would throw its shells right through
a piece of armor 10 inches in thick
ness. The fact that IL inches is the
maximum armor of the largest Dread
naughts constructed by Great Britain
or any other country shows what
this gun would do with the best ar
mored ships that have yet been
launched.
The new battle ships must be con-
structed SO that they will carry heav-
Ter armor, for their present armor
affords little or ma protection from
gun-fire of this new monster can
n1n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
Love is Hysterla?

A South Norwalk. Conn.,, dominic is
quoted as declaring that "love is hys-
teria." OF course, 1T is. but why does
the clergyman object to 1t on that
account? 1t is not only hysteria, butt
is high fever, cold chill, nervous
prostration and acute neuralgia, al
ternately. There's what makes it In.
teresting, and in any event, desirable.
New York Morning Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
On Their Minds.
Desirable.

A lady just arrived from Australia
was recently negotiating with an agent
in London for n house In one of the
newer districts of Kensington. She
asked If 1t was nice neighborhood.
ut is thoroughly desirable, madam"
replied the house agent. "They are,
without exception, soup and fish fam
ilfes.n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
LOW FARES TO MILWAUKEE VIA
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE q
ST. PAIl RY

For the National Dairy Show, octo-
Der 1924. One and one-half fare for
the round trip to Milwaukee from
stations on the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul Railway. Minimum Ex-
cursion Fare, $500. Dates of sale,
October IA, Is, 16, IS, 10 and 20. Re
turn limit to reach starting point
on or before October 26. Additional
information from nearest Ticket Ag-
ent, Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway, or fromF A. Miller, Cen
eral Passenger Agent, Chicago. 4l-2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
One Tf1l1ofrot.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1909.

Manager Bubser, of the Rockford
team of the Observation-Disclosures league,
wired Manager Boyle OF the Waterloo
team that he would give him $3.50 for
his entire outfit, and Waterloo feels
as indignant over the offer as Uncle
Tom did when Marks offered "a dol
lar for the niger"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
"A Modest Request.

Husband of Gifted Writer-Is your
novel nearly done:
Gifted Writer Yes. my dear. but my
hero must die. you know.
We'll, after he's dead, will you sew
this button on for -Fliegende
Batter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
Count de Lambert Shows Paris
Some Up to Date Aviation.

Juvisy. France, Oct. 49, Count de
Lambert made an ascent here and
after going once around the track rose
10 height of 100 yards and started
in the direction of Paris.
Arriving there he sailed over the
Eifel tower and passed over other
structures. He then started on his re-
turn here.
I After Lambert's disappearance from
Juyisy there was great uneasiness
felt for his safety as he had not warn.
ed anybody OF his intention to fly to
Paris.
He rounded the Eifel tower at tbs
height of the third story. He re-en.
tered the Juvisy track flying lat
metres high. The spectators gave him
a tremendous ovation.
After his flight the count said he
supposed he was an hour in the air.
He was pale when he alighted. having
realized the danger of his homeward
Journey over houses. where fall
would have meant death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
The Amateur laundre.s.

IF ! were YOU" he said as they
started out to dinner, I'D get me an
other washerwoman. That waist of
yours is very badly ironed. What's
the matter?" for suddenly he saw a
tear in the eye of the impecunious Girl.
Il ironed it myself" said she.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
TAFT TO Get Gun
AND SHOOT CATS
Fellnes He VIII Seek l5WlII Be
Of the Kind That Are wild,
DICKINSON Is WITH HIS Chief

and imp:ants on the Chilel's Cheek
kiss-He conaratulates Army OF.
ficer For Pluck In Trying to Stick
on the Back OF Fractions Horse.
Gregory, Tex, Oct. ia wildcat
hunt. days tarpon fishing. motor
boating and automobilins, rabbit chas,
ing and golf are few of the diversions
in which President Taft is expected 10
indulge in The course of his fem. days
rest at the ranch or mis- brother
Charles P. Taft.
The Taft ranch fronts on three
bayous, on the sulf. 1t is devoted
largely to cattle raising. The presi-
dents brother has provided big
strong horse for his guest, and The
president will do considerable riding
They do their wildcat hunting in the
night or along about dusk when Tho
creatures venture from Tie woods in
search of prey Charles p, Taft has
several fine hounds that are well tram.
ed for wildcats. Ducks and geese
also have begun to come in from the
north and the president may try his
luck with them.
Secretary of War Dickinson will be
guest at the ranch during The presi-
dents stay.
Qualities as a Mason.
While TAFT was at the Sam Houston
army post reviewing troops. n horse
ridden by Major John d. Stone start
ed down the field at a terrific clip. The
major stuck to his saddle for about
eco yards and then was thrown over
the horses head He got up unhurt.
The president congratulated Stone on
his pluck in sticking to the horse as
long as he did
At the army post the president laid
the corner stone of memorial chapel.
He picked up mason's hammer and
Clipped good-sized piece off the
stone. "This stone is hardly square
and true said the president The
mason agreed and handed a little ham
mer to Taft.
Hit there" said the mason. pointing
with his finger. and the hammer de-
Ecended. The chip fell off and the stone
cutter said rsplendid'
| Then they gave the president a
trowel. The mortar was on board
nearby, but to Tafts critical eye it was
q bit dry. At any rate he poked the
trowel into it two or three times and
worked 1t over before spreading it on
the foundation.
Taft Kiss For Texas Infant,
The maddest man in Texas was
Cecil Lyon. the Republican state boss
He was sitting Just behind the prest
dent when Taft in his San Antonio
speech began to praise Congressman
Slayden. a Democrats, for his interest
in getting an appropriation for Fort
| Sam Houston
"My God, exclaimed Lyon. doesn't
he know that am making fight
1 against Slayden's re,electinn?"
Falls City got the first presidential
| baby kiss of the Taft trip Mrs. q. s
Woolsey passed an infant over the real
platform railing and the president took
it in his arms. With all OF Falls City
cheering the president planted gen.
tie kiss on the child's cheek
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
The Great CHICAGO fire.

The Chicago fire occurred October
8 and 8, 1871. About 1875. 1000 people
were rendered homeless and over 2O,-
900 buildings were destroyed. The
loss was estimated at 100000, 900.
ana the area of the burned district
was about 1900 acres.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
.PEARY TO uNsEAL HIS LIPS
Friends Say Dr.. Cooks Delay ouah!

Friends Say DR.. Cooks Delay Ought
Not to Keep Commander Silent.
New York, Oct l9.-It is probable
that Commander Peary will soon re-
consider his determination not to APP
pear in public until after the contro-
versy between DR., FLA. Cook and him
self has been settled. His friends say
that his adherence to his original in.
tention would place him under the die
tatioh of DR.. Cook, who has postponed
The submission to experts of his polar
data until next summer.
Peary will make his first public adj
dress as the guest of the Peary Arctic
club at celebration to be held in his
honor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

Sunday School Teacher-what do we
learn from the story of the man who
was told TO take up his bed and walk?
Small Sammie-Wc learn that they
had folding beds in ancient tines
Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
What BROUGHT Him 10 Grief.

What Brought Him to Grief.
Writing to a son who was in trouble
In Texas. the old man said. "You must
take courage. Billr' 81
10 which Bill replied: II took cour-
age and everything else in sight.
That's why I'm in jail"-Atlanta Con.
stitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

Will Provides for Cats and Parrot.
Wilkesbarre. Pa, Oct. ia clause
in the will of G. e. Butler provides for
the care of his two cats and parrot
until they are dead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
&oR SALE.
Light driving mare. years old.
Enquire at this office.
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF. WI {,

:, State of Iowa, Delaware County, S.
To all Whom 1t May Concern:
,,i You l. are hereby notified that the last
been filed, opened and read. and Mon.
SaGS, the 9th day of December A. d.
I2o9. FIXED as the time. and the Court
Rouse IN Manchester the place for hear
ing and proving the same.
witness my hand and seal of said
Court this 9th day of October. 1909.
James Bishop,
i. Clerk District Court.
Clerk District Court
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

He that has more knowledge than
judgment is made for anoth.,r mans
use more than his own"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

Fall Hurts Aviator-Wrecks Plane.
Berlin, Oct. l9.5-Aviator Keindel,
flying in Wright machine. fell from
height of ten metres. He was iniur.
ed slightly. and the machine was
smashed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

peror. was confiremd in the Church of
Peace at Potsdam
The ceremony, which marks the sep
aration of childhood from womanhood,
was conducted by DIR. Dryapder. the
favorite court preacher.
The princess was dressed in white
and was led to the altar by the emper.
or and empress and other members of
the imperial house. Many princes and
princesses from royal houses through
out Germany were present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

=
forecast:
Illinois and Iowa Generally fair.
Indiana Fair.
Lower Michigan-Partly cloudy with
probably light snow fiurries.
/ Wisconsin, enerally-fair.
On Their Minds.
"I'ye got something on my mind thai
I've got to get rid Of" said the author
bursting in and selling pad ant
pencil.
"And when you have got rid of i,
and have received a check for it there
is something down in the milliner'.
window that want to get on my
mind" said the authors wife. picking
up his hat. coat and umbrella-Ex
change.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-05-26

to follow his example. He declared
protection to be in the line of demo.
cratic policy. Mr.. McEnery was cheer
ed by and given attention by the
leading republican senators, but his
remarks received scant attention
from his democratic. colleagues. The
lumber schedule was temporarily
put aside in connection with the per.
NIT to the committee on finance to
make changes in it. sy %
Early in the day Senator Bever-
idge addressed the senate at some
length in support Of his statement
that President Taft had previous to
and after his nomination, been q
CONSTANT advocate of a downward
revision of the tariff. He followed
the maiden effort of his democratic
colleague. Mr.. Shiyely, who under
took to prove that If the tariff bill
now before the senate should become
a law, and the rates over which the
senate is wrangling would not consti.
tute the tariff that would 60 into
effect, but that under the maximum
and minimum provision the country
would find itself operating under the
maximum rate which is 25 per cent.
higher than the minimum.