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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

When young Lord Stanleigh came:
to visit an American family. the mis-
tress told the servants that in ad.
dressing him they should always say
Your Grace. When the young gen.
tleman one morning met one of the
pretty house servants in the hallway
and told her that she was so attrac,
tive looking he thought he would kiss
her, she demurely replied. clasping
her hands on her bosom and looking
up into his face with a beautific ex.
preston. 20 Lord. for this blessing
we are about to receive, we thank
thee."-Lippincott's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

There seems to be practically no
limit to the uses to which the auto
mobile can be put The latest is the
automobile plow. an experiment on a
large scale in Indiana having demon
strated the value of the machine as a
saver OF labor and cost Will the
next thing be blowing, sowing and
reap.ng by the aid of an airship?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Louisville Gets Fisher From Browns.
Fisher. outfielder with the st. Louis
American league team, picked by the
Browns as promising youngster
from the Omaha team in the Western
league last season, has been pur-
chased by Louisville. in the American
association.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Honolulu Goes "wet.,

T1oHotuto Soe6 Wet aaeiE
Honolulu.- In the special election
Wednesday offered by congress to de-
termine whether the Hawaiian islands
shall become dry" and the importa-
tion of all liquor be prohibited, the
"wets" won in Honolulu by vote Of
1888 to 915.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Re.Ian. under Sire.

Des Moines.- Boyle, mayor
of Kellogg, has handed in his resigna-
ton to the city council. Custer pro-
ceedings alleging drunkenness had
been started against him by the attor-
ney general. and he was to have been
tried at Newton Monday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Young PaullIna Man Dead.

Puullina.-Fr Krull, a son of a
well known family here, died at snth-
erland. He was taken sick about two
weeks ago at time when his wife
was serious i'll. She died, and when
he was told of 1t he became much
worse and has not been conscious
since,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Negro Official Dies; Named by Grant.
Newport News. va.-John B. Mitch.
ell, collector of customs at historical
old Yorktown. Va. for more than forty
years. died Monday. He was negro
and was appointed to Office by Presi-
dent Grant.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
May Restrlct Emigration.

Pittsburg, Pa.-As protest against
working conditions in mines and mills
of western Pennsylvania. 1t is init.
mated at the Office of the Austrian
consulate here that the imperial gov
eminent may restrict emigration to
this region.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

The Cincinnati man who carries his
own street railway strap is giving the
public Of that city an example of ultra
precaution in the battling of stray
germs. There are doubtless germs
without number on car straps. but If
the man with the individual strap
were to carry his precautions into all
OF his daily activities he would be
very lonesome. However. happy
medium in the struggle against germs
would doubtless soon reduce the num-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

A fudge having speed maniac be-
fore him. advised the prisoner to see
a doctor. But the Judge failed to give
his advice the fullest effect, since a
reliable prison doctor would be able
to give the most effective treatment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

The foreign professors at the Inn
perial university in peking insist that
q chair of housekeeping be installed
II they are to continue in their posts.
Even the lore of the ages is the bet
ter for an occasional busting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
The Home OF the Cod.

There is Just one other great cod
bank in the world besides those OF
Newfoundland. 1t lies of Cape Agul-
has, which is the southern tip Of AZ
RIGA, and south of the Cape of Good
Hope. The Agulhas plateau is said to
be almost a duplicate in size and rich
ness of the north cod banks. But
this is too far OFF. SO there is little
promise Of Its appeasing the hungry
appetite of the world for cod.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Names Hour Of Hls Death,

Bayonne, N. j., July 28.-"You can't
beat the hydrophobia." remarked
James Hardy, as he was carried into
the hospital here. ''I'll die before
noon" Hardy's prediction was accur-
ate. He died less than three hours aft
er he had been admitted to the hos
pital. His end was the agonizing and
horrible end of all who died of rabies.
Several days ago Hardy made all ar
rangements for his funeral. He was
bitten by pet dog two months ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Rebel General Is kIlIe

Washington.-The state department
was advised Monday that the revolu-
tionists in Honduras met with severe
reverses on July %. when General
Martin of the revolutionary forces was
repulsed and killed during an attack
on the government barracks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

The bank deposits in 66s savings
banks, a72 state banks and 16 trust
companies in Iowa increased $21,766,-
0S9 from May IS, 1909, to the close of
business June 80, 1910, according to
the reports of all banks made to State
Auditor Bleakly at the close Of bust
ness June 80. There has been a de-
crease in the amount due depositors
since the report OF February is,
amounting to $3727,126.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Race Suicide at oyster Ray.

Race Suicide at Oyster Bay.
Oyster Bay, N. Y.-The government
census enumerator is authority for
the statement that the birth rate of
Oyster Bay for the past decade is only
five or six per cent. more than the
death rate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Rear Admiral LOCKER Is Dead.
Washington Rear Admiral Thomas
H. LOCKER. veteran Of the Mexican
and Civil wars and for many years
paymaster general of the army, died
Monday at the age of eighty years. He
was native of Ohio.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
$4,000 Stolen on warshlp.

~ VEtEUV 0HVTeII oH "dTSHIP. y
Seattle, Wash.-Paymaster Eugene
A. Pricou of the receiving ship Phila-
delphia, at the Puget sound navy yard,
with Clerk Clarity, is under arrest and
the entire paymasters corps confined
to quarters pending investigation of
the loss of $4,000 from the ships
safe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Caught Too Quick.

Il pleads guilty ter stealin' dem
melons. jedge," said the prisoner. but
i wants de mercy er de court"
"On what grounds?" asked the
Judge.
"On desc grounds" replied the pris-
oner: Il stole de melons, but de sher-
id didn't give me chance to eat
'emi"-Atlanta Constitution,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Fix Blame for Gun Blast.

Washington. The board Of army
engineers which investigated the gun
explosion last Thursday at Fortress
Monroe reported Monday that the &C.
cident was caused by the failure Of
the safety device of the firing mechan.
ism to function properly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

The average salary OF the American
preacher is but 1868 year. This is
pretty small when you remember what
II costs the preacher to have dona-
ton parties at his house.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Veteran Enotneer Dies.

Mason City.-W. A. Kennedy, we'll
known engineer on the Northwestern
railroad, died from effects of an over
dose of morphine taken by mistake.
He had been on the road twenty years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Judge Craig Biddle Dies.
Philadelphia Craig Biddle. ex-judge
Of the common pleas court of Philadel-
phia, died Thursday at his summer
home at Andalusia. He was eighty.
seven years old.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Russians to Visit Western cities.
New York.-A party of Russian rail-
road men arrived here for a tour of
American cities to study rail and wa
ter terminals. Chicago and st. Louis,
will be visited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

The Zeppelin airship was exactly
on time at every station, perhaps ow-
ing to the fact that she was not CON-
PEELED to wait anywhere for little
jerk-water airships to make connec-
tons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Pardons or paroles were refused by
the state board In the following appli-
cations: Orman Mcpherson, convict
ed OF killing constable at Morning
Sun; G. A. Williams. charged with the
murder OF a Union county sheriff: T..
Watson, convicted Of murder In Ere
mont county; LII. Tjernagle, convict
ed in Story county Of embezzlement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
San Zoos and Broad bx w.lnht

New York.-Eggs and bread will be
sold by weight only in Greater New
York in the near future, was an
nounced Monday by Commissioner Of
Weights and Measures Driscoll.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Dallas, Tex.-Returns received from
the Texas primary held Saturday indi..
cate that the proposition to submit
to vote Of the people the proposed
prohibition constitutional amendment
has been carried.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Mine Fire lmperIIs 200 Men

Terre Haute. 1nd.-The Hooking
coal mine of Far1nersburg. Ind, was
damaged Saturday to the extent Of
more than $4,000 by fire. Two hun
dred men who were In the mine mar
rowly escaped death by leaping
through the manway.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
keIloao fIal Mayor oul..

Des Moines. Ie.-James Boyle,
mayor of Kellogg. Ia. handed his
resignation to the city council Satur.
day. Custer proceedings, alleging
drunkenness, had been started against
him by the attorney general.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

"A Los Angeles youth of college
training and good connections took to
the burglary business because girl
Tilted him. Which looks like per.
fActly good vindication for the girl.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

II you take advantage Of this dis.
rouraging spell and let yourself be
coaxed artfully, you can get a pretty
fair rate at the beach hotel or the
farm boarding house for the summer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Manila Fire Kills American.

Manila.-Frederick Bonner. former
assistant secretary of public works
here. was burned to death Saturday In
fire in his residence. Mr.. Bonner's
home was in New Mexico.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Divine Is suspended.

Iowa City.-Rcv. J. H. Lewis Of
Brighton was suspended from all min
isterial functions and privileges by the
Muscatine district conference Of the
Methodist church. 49, sa ~ g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Unfamiliar.

Postmen-'Tis foine dog Does he
know his masters voice?
Cook-Divil q bit! In this house the
master has no voice--Harper's Bazaar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

When we have intercollegiate avia,
ton contests the rain Of undergrad
yates from the skies Is likely to make
football seem q tame and effete diver
sion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Death In Tidal Wave.

San Sebastian, Spain.-Four per.
sons are known to have persisted in a
wave which swept the harbor here
Tuesday and It is feared the death
roll will mount higher.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

$3U,UUU Shaft 70 FIremen.
New York.-A $4,000 monument to
volunteer firemen liz to be built III
Jersey City. N. j., with money pro-
vided by the will of Frederick T..
Frier, an ex-police captain. who died
on June II.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Chase Playing Great Ball.

Hal Chase is the burning sensation
about New York. His play at first
base is startling, at times. and when
one figures Chase. Ford end few
others on the stan of the Highlanders,
he can easily understand why the
stallings gang is up near the top.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
plckinson Arrives In Manila.

Manila.-Secretary of War Dickin.
son arrived here Saturday After he
and General Edwards landed they
were escorted to the palace by bat
TALON Of cavalry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Suicide a Friend Of Horses.

SuIC1ue d rTIeHu OF fIuTses.
Seattle, Wash.-George E. Hall, a
pioneer of Washington, who blew his
head of with dynamite last week, be.
queathed $4,000 to the Seattle HUI
name society to better the condition
Of working horses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Their twentieth Raby Born,

lneir tWent'etn Pdpy born.
Lena, Wis.-Relatives here were
notified Tuesday of the arrival of the
twentieth baby in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Maxim Marqouiller of Nc
nominee. Mich. The parents are for
mer residents of this vicinity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Heat KllIs Six PIttsburo,lers.

Pittsburg, Pa.-six deaths from
heat in the vicinity of Pittsbnrg were
reported for Monday, though the Their.
mometer only reached So degrees on
the streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Wo hate to hear aviators spoken Of
as being on the third leg" of their
course. Legs are not used by the
bird men
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

The sultan Of sulu. who is coming
to visit this country, will be welcome.
ard the people would be glad to see
the celebrated wizard Of OF at the
same time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

The smallboy fatality is likely to be
on the increase, now that the aviation
experiment craze has seized upon the
fancy Of adventurous youth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Says a cable from Calcutta: three
men are reported frozen to death. and
six killed by sunstroke in India. to-
day INDIA must be nearly as big as
Texas!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

By general consent Professor Wood.
who declares that skunks are good to
eat, will be allowed to have the entire
supply fer his own use.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Massachusetts man wishes release
nom the bonds Of matrimony because
his wife keeps thirty-one cats. Why
didn't he buy a dog or SO?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Heat kIIIs Girl.

Dubuque.-Julia Cahill, aged IL.
daughter Of Michael Cahill. is dead as
the result OF overheating. The girl
was overcome while working in a fac
tory.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

An ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS race
is novelty today, but what would it
have been ten or fifteen years ago?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Believed Quake Kills Many.
Tokio.-Many have been killed in
an earthquake and volcanic eruption
Tuesday at Usu bay, on the southern
side of the island of Hokkasdo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
TROOPS FIGHT. FOREST FIRE
Company Of Montana National Guard
Are Dispatched to Aid Of
StrIeken TOWN

Helena, Month response to an
urgent request from Libby, Governor
Norris had Company L, Montana
National Guard, detailed to assist In
fighting forest fires at that place. For
est fires of serious proportions have
broken out in the Big Snowies forest
reserve. At Kalispell there is little
change in the fire situation. Rain is
being prayed for all over this region.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
The Measure Of Az.

De Friend-What is that picture in.
tended to represent?
De Artist-Board and lodging To
six weeks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
An Illinois professor says skuaks
are edible. So are onions

Patience is essential to fishing"
says the Detroit News. So is good
bait.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

With $4,000. 900 worth Of irrigation
bonds on hand there should be no lack
Of moisture for the crops Of the west
and northwest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

II aeroplanes are used for carrying
the mails, will the franks Of the con-
gressnen entitle them to free rides?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Once in awhile an automobile driver
runs down pedestrian. and once in
awhile motor cyclist doesn't.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

+ A New York doctor who has tasted
81 days lost IS pounds But it should
be noted that he had them to lose.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
Hotter even than March!

They're polishing the sands of the
seashore.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Aeiorlane torpedoes directed BY
wireless! II Baron Munchausen had
thought of this. his stories would have
been rejected as too fantastic to be
funny.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
STRIKE BREAKERS QUIT WORK
TRAlNMEN ARE TERRIFIED sY
SOUTH BEND MODS.
Grand Trunk OFFICIALS VIII Continue
Yard Service Az Soon As New
Crews Are Obtained.

South Bend, Ind.-With Its crews
short-handed the Grand Trunk rail-
road had difficulty in moving
freight in and out of this city, but
the few trains that were operated met
no interference from strike SYM
pathizers.
Mayor Goetz and General Mckee of
the Indiana national guard, after a
conference announced it was apparent
no further rioting was Imminent and
the presence of state troops would
not be necessary. They said that not
the strikers but disorderly loiterers
had caused the trouble of the last sew
eral days.
The nonunion men worked for two
days in the midst of mob, but they
quit. Several admitted that they
feared to work longer.
Railroad officials are determined to
continue the yard engine service, and
the locomotives will be started at
work again as soon as crews can be
secured. Only one engine has been
started out thus far.
A crowd Of 1900 to 1000 men and
boys, sympathizers. made an effort
Monday night to burn refrigerator
car that had been switched on a
crossing west Of divers Station. The
city fire department succeeded in
quenching the flames after the car had
blazed for 20 minutes or more.
1 u
Durand. Mich There were sew.
eral strike disturbances here and
many arrests made. A special officer
J In the Grand Trunk yards was as.
/ saulted by an alleged strike sym
pathizer and the railroad company is
said to have notified the sheriff that
unless twenty-five additional officers
were sworn in 1t would appeal to the
governor for aid from the state militia.
Twenty-Five strikebreakers left their
trains here at the entreaties Of the
strikers and several trains were de.
layed many hours.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Now some scientist suggests the
vaccination of foodstuffs. We don't
believe 1t will take
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

An aeroplane does not seem to be
mightier than its motor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Word was received from the Bur
lington railway officials that special
rates will be granted Des Moines dur
ing the state fair week and, although
the letter does not state, 1t is be-
lieved the same concession will be
made to other fairs to be held through
out Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03

Elroy Howard, trooper in the Sec
ond United States cavalry. formerly
stationed at Fort Des Moines. was pa
rolled by the Iowa board Of parole from
Anamosa. where he, was sentenced two
years ago to serve an eight-year sem
tence for the murder Of Martha Picray
OF Des Moines.
The Iowa State college will offer at
the opening Of the college year in Sep
TENDER a two-year course in agricul-
ture. This course will be especially
adapted to the needs of the farm boy
who has not had high school course
and VINO wishes to prepare for prac-
teal farm work.
A survey is being made from Des
MONIES to Clarion by the Chicago
Great Western Railway company
which may result in the construction
Of new, road or the purchase of the
st. Paul & Des Moines railway. The
Great Westerns Chicago to Omaha
line passes through Clarion.
The election Of DR.. George e. Deck
er of Davenport to be the president of
the state board of medical examiners,
over DR.. Bert /. niker of Leon, senior
member of the board, has kicked up a
row among the friends of the latter.
County and state officials are busy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-03
THE REASON.

Janitor-I know the water 10 turned
on. I'm sorry. but 1t isn't my fault.
Tenant know. and guess that's
why you're sorry.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
SPECIAL NOTICE.

To Georgia Voters:-We beseech
you, wake up! wake up! Go as one
man to the polls on October 9Th, lail
not, your all is at stake. There hav-
ing been no legal nomination this
year, let no man or set Of men de-
ceive you The great fraud that was
worked on the voters was the first
whip to drive you to ruin, the next
was the Republican candidate for
governor, the next the Socialist can
didate for governor; these are the
whips to drive you to Smith
My dear voters of Georgia, be sure
you read between the lines of the
daily papers and September 10th of
the weekly papers. The leaders of
this most corrupt political reign are
once more arrayed against the liber-
ties of the people. The influence of
this corrupt press will, if they sue
coed lay the negro on you again. By
the negro vote being left out and not
disfranchised by the Smith side, is
now coming to kill your vote. Smith
cannot be called anything but the ne
gro governor of Georgia, if he should
be elected. The days of Governor
Bulloch is here if you suffer your
selves to be deceived and vote for
Smith. If hell could be filled with
lies, the corrupt press of Georgia
would fill it before October 5th. My
dear voters, will you heed this call?
Remember your mother, your sisters,
your wife and your daughters. Our
awakening call to you is, vote for
Joseph M. Brown, endorsed by the
true and pure JefferSOnian Demo-
Gratis. VOTER.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE

northeast Georgia. AS you well know,
for % years l have been hearing your
speeches and have listened to those
who heard you as they would express
themselves, and don't want you to
think [ have lost my head when I tell
you that no effort of your life that
came under by observation had such
effect as your Canon speech. You can
imagine how happy feel today; your
name on the lips of everyone. Those
who used to abuse you are praisnig
you today; saying that you are the
man to lead the great masses to vic
tory. | know you will pardon me for
writing at some length, when you
know how glad I am at all times to
drop once more flowers along your
pathway while you live. Give my re-
CARDS to all. With best wishes, am,
Your friend, J. J.B.
Bowman, Ca, Sept. "a, 1910.