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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
PACKER. Fight Extr.dl,,op,

AS had been previously announced.
the grand jury of Hudson County. N.
j.. indicted the six principal meat
packing companies concerned in the
beef trust, several of whom are multi
miliionaires. Most of the accused men
are residents of Chicago. and it very
soon became apparent that they were
disinclined to go into Jersey to face
the charges of conspiracy contained In
these indictments. They would fight
extradition with, all their wealth. II
necessary. This Is the first concerted
effort in the East to fix responsibility
for the prevailing high price of food.
Under the New Jersey law. convic-
ton permits maximum penalty Of
three years in prison or $1,000 fine .r
both. Prosecutor Caravan said he would
force extradition in every case. sparing
none. and would take speedy action.
Should extradition fail. he will turn
over his evidence to the federal au-
thorities
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
BlAcKHAND ON OIL KINGS LAND
Workmen Terrorized After Rescue
Of kidnapped Pocantico Boy.

Workmen Terrorized After Rescue
Of Kidnapped Pocantico Boy.
New York detectives are aiding the
West Chester County authorities in
trying to run down a band Of black
handlers who have terrorized the work
men on the John D. Rockefeller estate
at Pocantico hills. New York, and
whose latest exploit was the kidnap-
ing of the 4-year-old son of Leonard de
Carlo. The boy was found several
miles from home in the custody Of
two women agents of the blackmail-
ers, who became frightened and fled
when approached by trolley car con-
ductor. The trolley mans suspicious
had been excited by the crying of the
child and the woman's actions.
The gang now operating on and near
the Rockefeller estate is believed to
be, the same as that which four or five
years ago was Investigated and whose
operations were checked temporarily by
the late Lieut.. Petrosino. The terror
lied workmen on the estate can be in
duced to say little about the black
mailers' extortions. but the police are
working on clews that it is hoped Will
result in the final dispersal of the
gang.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
Trial. OF n Lecturer.

A well known Englishwoman lectur-
er tells some stories at her own ex-
,pense.
II was" she says. ION tour through
the provinces, and one night as ap-
peared on the platform in small town
the chairman introduced me to my au-
dience in the following way: You have
heard Of Mr.. Gladstone, the Grand Old
Man. Let me now introduce to you
the grand old woman. This was In.
tended as a sincere compliment.
ION another occasion a bluff old
farmer who boosted of his ability TO
look on all sides of question an
nounced me as follows: This lady's
come here to talk about her rights.
She's hired the hall herself, and 50
she's got right to be here, and IL
any Of you don't like what she's got
to say you've got an equal right to
walk out In the middle ont"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Stand up. prisoner" orders the
stern judge.
The trembling culprit, who has been
found guilty by jury of his delighted
peers. stands.
Prisoner at the bar" solemnly de-
clares the/1udge. you have been con,
victed of building house after house
one of these COMPOUNDED lit
tie boxes called reception rooms in
which there is neitaer room to receive
nor hooks to make it wardrobe. The
sentence Of the court is that for the
next ten years YOU shall be confined in
one of these alleged reception rooms OF
your own construction and design"
Immediately the lawyers for the de-
PENDANT begin work upon an appeal on
the ground that cruel and unusual
punishment has been decreed.-Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
FROM FAR AND NEAR.
A strike of 100000 coal miners ms
be called April l.


A strike of 100000 coal miners may
be called April |.
The commission form of government
was adopted by lola. Kan, and reject
ed by Spearfish. S. d.
The commission form of government
was adopted at an election held in
Wellington. Kan. by majority of 435
votes.
Orders for 10,100 steel cars Of Ill
900, have been placed at Pittsburg i'll
the last few weeks.
Lancy Evans. expert rice statisti-
clan of the United States Department
of Agriculture. suggests that rice farm
ers use low-grade rice to feed cattle.
j. Pierpont Morgan, Jr.. has let con-
tracts for country home on the north
shore Of Long Island, near Matinee
cock point. N. Y. at a cost exceeding
s250,000."
Jacob Kohel, a farmer living near
Dorchester. Neb.. was shot and In
stantly killed by his son. John Kohel.
The father, who had been drinking.
was flourishing shotgun.
Fire caused by crossed electric, wires
destroyed the storage battery depart
Company's plant at East Pittsburg.
Pa. causing loss estimated at $751;
900.
Plans for the merger of companies
said to control about two-thirds of tho
Autograph business of the country.
have been announced at Cincinnati.
Ohio.
President Charles s. Barrett. Of the
National Farmers Union. called ma
tional convention Of farmers to meet
in ST. Louis from May 3 to to dis
cuss legislation affecting farmers.
Philander C. Knox, Jr.. who has been
cut off by his father, Secretary Of State
Knox, because of his elopement and
marriage, has gone to work in Provi-
dence, r. L.. as an automobile agent
The Kansas City, Mexico and Orient
Railroad car repair shops at Fairvlew,
Okla, valued at 100000. were burned,
They will be rebuilt
After two and half days run up
on the Society for Savings in Cleve-
land, the depositors regained their
equilibrium and the panic ended. While
the run lasted $1,250,000 was with
drawn. &
Countess Jean de Castellane, sister
in-law of Count Boni de Castellane. is
credited with the statement made at a
reception in Versailles. France. that
Count Boni was to wed Miss Ammo
Morgan, daughter of ]. Pierpont Nor
gan of New York.
Charles Davsi, colored, who last
August killed Ella WEIGH, aged is.
also colored. was electrocuted in tho
Ohio penitentiary at Columbus.
The New York League of Republic
can Clubs, in session at Syracuse,
adopted resolutions indorsing Presl-
dent Taft and the policies and meas
ures advocated by Governor Hughes,
especially mentioning primary reforms.
The foreclosure of a mortgage on
the farm birthplace of Daniel Webster,
near Franklin, N. H.. may lead to the
formation of an association to pur-
chase the place as a Webster memorial.
Senators Lodge. Crane and Galiinger
are interested in the project.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

No Gerald" she said. shaking her
lovely head 7 positively will not mar
ry YOU before next June"
But your father and mother BOTH
urged the young man, think"
Don't quote papa and mamma; they
are thinking only of their plans for til.
summer. If you change my determine
ton. Gerald, YOU will have to bring
more pressure to bear than that"
Gerald, being resourceful young
man, promptly brought the pressure to
sbear.-Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
PARIS RAep1cKLns.


An Occupation That Is Passed AlonI
From Father to Son.
Inc ragpickers OF Paris are born to
their work, the occupation being passed
from rather 10 son for generations
Each ragpicker family has its own dis
trict which is inherited by the chill
dren and grandchildren.
In spite OF all the progress made in
modern and elegant Paris barrels OF
waste are piled up on the streets in
front of many buildings on beautiful
boulevards In the early morning hours
and 1t is the privilege and in fact the
mission of the ragpickers to examine
this refuse.
They have use for everything, and
but little is left after they have passed,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Great Caesar, old mani" exclaimed
the gunner as he opened the door and
found his friends house brilliantly flu
minated at MONDAY. What does this
mean? Why are all these blankets
over the windows, and why is the gas
burning in the daytime?"
Ssh" whispered Guyer, cautiously.
tits scheme of mine"
What kind of a scheme?"
why. my wife is on visit to her
mother. and l tell her remain home
every night and read. I've got to get
rid OF some gas somehow SO 1t will
go on the bin at;the, end of the month
Atlanta Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
The Irregular Verb "ro BE-,

In one OF the Senate cloak.rooms dur
Ing a recent session, the talk turned,
says q writer In the Troy Press. on
the old ante-bellum negro Of the South
and his amusing originalities in the
use of the English language.
Senator Taylor, of Tennessee. said
the finest example he knew of was the
remark made by an old negro whose
worthless son was married secretly.
The old man heard OF 1t and asked
the boy II he was married.
Il amt sayin' 1 amt" the boy re-
Piled
Nov, you. 'Rastus." stormed the old
man, Il amt askin' you is you amt;
! Is askin' YOU Amt you Isl"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
neautifal wan COATING. for Homes,

e In line with the progress Of all other
things In these modern days is the
beautiful. perfect and sanitary wall
coatings for our homes. Alabastine Is
the name Of a rich, soft and velvety
preparation for the decoration OF walls
and ceilings. 1t adheres to the walls
OF its own adhesive qualities. 1t is in
expensive, clean, artistic and SO cas-
lily put on that any one can follow the
printed directions on every package.
Any shade or tint is essily produced.
Alabastins Is proof against insects or
disease germs SO prevalent in wall pa
per. 1t does not rub of and fake like
kalsomine. A complete. color plan for
the walls Of the home and stencils TO
help make the home beautiful, together
with a book about home decorations
and samples Of color effects will all be
sent free by the Alabastine Company,
1872 Grandville avenue, Grand Rapids,
Mich. The liberal offers of this com
pany to home decorators in our adver.
tising columns. elsewhere in this pap.r
deserve careful perusal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
r,nx n.hx,. .p,t,,pl c....


"dur baby when two months old
waL suffering with terrible eczema
from head to foot, all over her body.
The baby looked just like skinned
rabbit. We were unable to put clothes
On her. At first 1t seemed to be few
'nattered pimples. They would break
the skin and peel off, leaving the un.
derneath skin red as though 1t were
scalds. Then few more pimples
would appear and spread all over the
body, leaving the baby all raw without
skin from head to foot. On top of her
head there appeared heavy scab
quarter of an inch thick. 1t was aw-
full to see so small baby look as she
did. Imagine! The doctor was afraid
to put his hands to the child. We
tried several doctors remedies but all
failed.
Then we, decided to try Cuticura.
BY using the Cuticura Ointment we
softened the scab and it came of. I'm.
der this, where the real matter was.
by washing with the Cuticura Soap
and applying the Cuticura Ointment,
new skin soon appeared. We also
gave baby four drops of the Cuticura
Resolvent three times daily. After
three days you could see the baby
gaining little skin which would peel
off and heal underneath. Now the
baby is four months old. She is fine
picture of fat little baby and all is
well. We only used one cake of Cuti-
cura Soap. two boxes of Cuticura Oint-
ment and one bottle of Cuticura Re
solvent. II people would know what
Cuticura is there would be few suffer
ing with eczema. Mrs. Joseph Koss-
mann. Z St. Johns Place, Ridgewood
Heights, L. l., N. Y, Apr. 80 and May
4. 1909"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Italy levies a graduated income tax
as well as direct tax on land and
houses. Smaller incomes are exempt
from taxation. The minister Of finance
estimates that the income tax for this
year will amount to about s49,6OO.000.
while the land tax will bring in $685.
600. 900.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
Gen. bradley, Union Hero. pe.a

Gen. bradley, Union Hero, Dead.
Brig. Gen. L. L. P. Bradley, U. S. A..
retired, died at his home in Tacoma,
WASH, of paralysis. He was IS years
old. Gen. Bradley served in the Union
army during the Civil War. being
wounded twice. and after the war was
engaged in frontier service.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
Bank Robber. Ger a.. ooo.

Bank Robbers Get $4,000. /.
Charles Hall, cashier of the State
Bank Of Virginia, Neb., stated that
$1,000 was secured by the men who
robbed the BANK the previous night.
The robbers escaped after exchanging
shots with citizens.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Munyon's raw Paw Pills coax the
liver into activity by gentle methods.
are tonic to the stomach, liver and
nerves: invigorate instead of weaken.
They enrich the blood and enable the
stomach to get all the nourishment from
food that Is put into 1t. These pills con-
tain no calomel: they are soothing. heal
Ing and stimulating. For sale by ali drug
gists in 10c and 25c sizes. II you need
medical advice. write Munyon's Doctors.
fIhey VIII advise to the best of their abil-
fly absolutely free of Charge. NUN.
VOWS, b3d and Jefferson Sts., Phil
adelphiA, Pa.
Munyon's Cold Remedy cures a cold in
one day. Price 25c. Munyon's Rheuma-
tism Remedy relieves in few hours and
cures In few days. Price 25c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

A little girl on train was chewing
gum. Not only that. but she insisted
on pulling it out in long strings and
letting it fall back into her mouth,
again.
Mabel" said her mother. in horri-
ned whisper. don't do that. Chew
your gum like a little lady."-Every-
body's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

my name IN your testimonials."-Nrs.
II. w. MITCHELL, Box 8, Sabattus, Me.
Another Woman Helped.
Graniteville, VII was passing
throughthe Change Of Life andsuffered
from nervousness and other annoying
symptoms. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound restoredmy health and
strength, and proved worth mountains
Of gold to- me. For the sake Of other
suffering women am willing yoa
should publish my letter." = Mrs.
CHARLES BARCLAY, RID, Granite
vile, VT.
Women who are passing through
this critical period or who are suffer-
ing from any Of those distressing ills
peculiar to their sex should not lose
sight Of the fact that for thirty years
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, which is made from roots and
herbs, has been the standard remedy
for female ills. In almost every COM
munity you will find women who
have been restored to health by Lydia
3. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
no specIfyins Anybody,

I'D like to have you meet Mr.. Lobs-
come. He's the vice president of our
literary society,"
Why. is 1t any particular honor to be
vice president? Thought"
Not Of the kind you are thinking
about. perhaps, but it's some distinc-
ton to be vice president of our liter
airy society, let me tell you."-Chicago
Tribune
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
Finds $4,000 In Old Barn.

rAnas $o,OOO an OAu bAfN.
While tearing down an old barn in
Indiana. Pa. that formerly belonged
to Charles Geisman. an uncle of his
wife. Frank Kehne found a trunk in
which was secreted $4,000 in bills.
Geisman is thought to have hidden the
money.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
Food Imperils 900 pupils.

Flood Imperils 900 Pupils.
The bursting of dam at an old col.
liery at Blaenelydach in Rhondda val
ley. Wales. has flooded the village ly-
ing below, destroying many houses.
The waters rushed into a school hav-
ing 800 pupils. who narrowly escaped
drowning. Six lives were lost in the
village. the inhabitants of which fled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
,now,s Ihls7

We offer. One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. - : =
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known r. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business trans.
actions: and financially able to carry out
any obligations made by his arm.
WALDINo. KtNNAN q MAsytS.
Wholesale DrugsIsts, Toledo. %.
Halls Catarrh Cure Il taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
Druggists. = - =
Take Hairs Family Pills for eoustimtio,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Young wife-Yes. dearest. I'm go
ing to favor you at dinner tonight
with new cake that invented all
by myself.
Young husband (gloomily) Say. l
guess this will be a good night for
me to bring Jim Taggart home to din
ner. don't like Jim.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
FIRE RUIN BUR1Es woRKMEN.
Five Killed, Fifteen Injured in Col
lapse Of Wall.

Five men were killed and seven
probably fatally injured by the collapse
of brick wall fifty feet high. which
had been left without supports by the
fire that destroyed the bolt and nut
plant of NJ. LAM & Son. In Pittsburg.
Altogether twenty men were buried
when the wall fell. They had been
engaged in razing the ruins Every
one Of those not killed were injured.
An hour after the accident two work
men were found alive, but crushed in
crevice between timbers and brick
niles
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
WHAT'S THE USE

SAo AAA"6 Souee huockS buUJectS out
tolerably fiat at times, and there is no
possible doubt Of what did it. Al Mich.
woman gives her experience.
Il used to have liver trouble nearly
all Of the time and took medicine
which relieved me only for little
while. Then every once In while /
would be suddenly doubled up with an
awful agony in my stomach. 1t seem.
ed as though every time took q
breath / would die No one could suf-
fer any more and live.
Finally got down SO sick with
cata--h Of the stomach that / could
not turn over in bed, and my stomach
did not digest even milk. The doctor
finally told me that If did not give
up drinking coffee l would surely die,
but I felt i could not give 1t up.
However,. Husband brought home a
package of Postum and 1t was made
strictly according to directions. It
was the only thing that would stay on
my stomach. and soon got so liked
1t very much.
Gradually I began to get better,
and week by week gained in strength
and health. Now / am in perfect con-
dition and / am convinced that the
whole cause Of my trouble was coffee
drinking, and my getting better was
due to leaving of coffee and taking
Postum.
"A short time ago tasted some cof-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

President Sarah Louise Arnold Of
Simmons College, in Boston. says that
the future of a girl rests with her IA
Their. According to President Arnold
fathers experience makes him the
best adviser of his daughter
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
boy Taken a. counterfeiter

The finding of counterfeiting out
fit in cellar under hotel in River
side led to the arrest of Harold Nun,
IA years old, bell boy. who claims to
be the son of a wealthy stockman OF
Snyder, Texas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Sand is the curse of Portuguese
East Africa. It blocks the rivers and
harbors and stretches in vast sea
toward the interior, effectually cutting
of the coast towns from the highlands.
Besides. It makes the problem of
transportation the bugbear Of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
FOUND Dying on sidewalk,

Lying unconscious on the sidewalk
in the business district Of Dallas.
Tex. a young woman supposed to be
Mrs. Louise Bush of st. Louis. Mo-.
was found dying. An empty bottle
marked carbolic acid was by her side.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Seems to me-" grumbled the old
rooster. you're laying smaller eggs
than your regular average"
Well them" clucked the old hen, II
don't need any assistance in cackling
over 'em. Kindly chase yourself around
the yard"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Doctor, met medical practitioner
of a new kind the other day. and Il can't
classify him. He diagnoses all diseases
by looking at the finger nails of his pa
tients. What would you call him?"
Il should call him humbug."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

The administration railroad bill was
under discussion during the entire ses-
sion of the Senate Wednesday. In the
House parliamentary questions con-
sumed considerable time. Again
Speaker Cannon failed to have the
House sustain him in parliamentary
ruling. forty-two Republicans voting
with the Democrats in opposition. AT
ter the questions relating to the rules
were disposed of the House considered
the bills upon its calendar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

And your shoes pinch. spake into your
shoes Aliens Foot-Ease. the antiseptic
powder for the feet. Cures tired. aching
feet and takes the sting out of Corns and
Buniens. Always use 1t for Breaking in
New shoes and for dancing parties. Sold
everywhere 2hc Sample mailed FREE
Address, Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. 7.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Professor Herdman. lecturing at the
British Royal institution. and describ-
ing how to tell the age of fish. said
the lines on the scales Of the herring
are lines of annual growth. The num-
Der of lines on the bones are another
Indication.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
AZ. to Jusrlevore,n.

"old Juggleworth died at an advanc-
ed age. didn't he?"
"On the contrary. he died at great
~ reduced age. He was really twenty
years older than he said he was" a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Mrs. Kawler-Youve been buying
some new furniture, / see. Installment
plan. I suppose. That's the way get
mine"
Mrs. Crossway-N-no; not exactly.
I'm buying this on the soap club plan.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
with Apologies.

o. woman! In our hourstof ease
Gentle, tender. and glad to please.
And grateful as the cooling shade
BY softly signing naples made
When bargain counters tempt thee
.a now.
An uncontrolled tornado thou!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

To sum up in percentage the six
leading cereals show yield of rs per
cent greater than last year. and only
Z per cent below the sum of the rec
ord years in each.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

The French honey bees weigh about
1000 to the pound. but the wild bees IT
Russia are 30 light that 1t takes 5000
Of them to weigh a pound.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

The number of postoffices in opera
tion in Canada during the fiscal year
ended March 81, 1909. was 1919.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

seek to Reach Mckinley Peak.
Belmore Browns expedition to Mt.
Mckinley in an effort to reach the top
where DR.. Cook said he left records
will leave Tacoma on May 8.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

More than 80 per cent of the cities of
the country, with a population Of TO-
900 or more. are equipped with cleo
tric fire alarms.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

Lewis Single Binder. made Of extra
quality tobacco. costs more than other
Sc cigars. Tell the dealer you want
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regu-
late and invigorate stomach. liver and
bowels. sugar-coated. tiny granules.
easy to take as candy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-03-23
Negroes boycott street Cars.

Negroes generally are boycotting
the street cars of Muskogee, Okla,
as result of the placing Of officers
on the cars to prevent trouble in en-.
forcing the Jim crow" law.