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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

sanitarium work. The value Of the
methods Of treating disease at Battle
Creek are so well esta blished tina.
simil institutions have sprung up
all over the country from Maine to
California. People who have been
going abroad for treatment by the
Fincen Light, Violet Ray, Nauheim
Baths, etc, now find these with the
various mineral waters brought with
in easy access. The offices Of THE
sanitarium are located din the DR..
Bowman property, on Franklin street
and are now kept open day and
night
All who are interested are invited
to call and inspect the rooms, the
methods and, the equipment at any
time. 1t is hoped that the support
received from Manchester and the
surrounding country will be such
that the new institution will rapidly
grow until it becomes What similar
institutions are in vanious parts Of
the country. Xxx
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
REMARKABLE STATEMENTS.

Pope Plus, when he conferred the
red birettas on the newly chosen
American cardinals, referred to this
country as 'the great and glorious
land where liberty abides in reality,
not merely in name And again
referring ito this country he said:
"The Almighty will reign and his
glory will shine in that land
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

large majority might be extremely
hostile to the statute, while the con
verse might be true in some farming
communities, where the people had
suffered severely on account of
strikes ordered by labor unions. A
judge Of the district court of Polk
county might honestly consider the
statute constitutional and so decide,
and be promptly recalled for so do
ing. And the judge in the adjoining
district might consider the law al
together wrong, and be recalled for
SO deciding. OF course the supreme
court would get around and decide tn
question in year or two, but that
court could not undo what had been
done, nor change the public opinion
that had the power to recall every
Judge who did his full duty in the
premises.
The telegraph, the telephone, the
steamboats, and the railroads bind
our hundred million of population in
closer bonds than ever before, and
create a growing demand for uni
form laws and uniform law enforce
ment.
Twenty years ago the Am erican Bar
Association started this uniformity
movement, and now forty-five states
OF this, union have official commits
sioners on uniform state laws, who
| meet in annual conference to cons i'd
er statutes applicable to nationwide
requirements. Law uniformity is ex.
ceedingly desirable; but while that
is true, it is quite impracticable to
procure such uniformity without ad-
yersely affecting some communities
and to give each community the
right to recall their judges, every
time their decisions did not voice the
wishes OF the majority, would be a
blow at uniform Law enforcement.
And what necessity is there for
INDUCING in such dangerous, exper.
iment?
According to the fable story, Cad
mus heard voice commanding him
to sow dragons teeth and he obey
ed. First spear points appeared
above the clods, then helmets, then
armed warriors, who pierced their
earth-born brothers with swords and
arrows until all but five fell with
mutual wounds.
The American people have no oc.
casion to experiment as Cadmus did,
and sow dragons teeth in their
iield Of jurisprudence.
The fact that the judicial recall has
not yet produced any bad reults, IL
The few commonwealths where it has
prevailed for a comparatively shor,,
space OF time, is not forceful argu.
ment in its favor The best
system of government would
be of little benefit to an
uncivilized tribe, while the worst sys
tenn of government ever devised
might not for a time seriously in.
jure an Intelligent, justice loving peo-
pie.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
DELHI.

Grace Wilson and Mrs. Elizabeth
Wilson visited at Bert Haight's one
day last week.
Brady Miller has purchased a hom'
in Manchester.
John Porter was home for Thanks
giving.
Mrs. Jessie Doolittle's lady friends
gave her a birthday surprise party
last week Monday afternoon. They
had an enjoyable time
Pat Smith and Miss Ida Simpson
were married at the home OF Mrs
Elizabeth Wilson Thursday evening
November 80, 1911, by r. J. Van Ant
werp, justice Of peace. Their friends
extend congratulations.
Miss Tressie Elliott spent Thanks
giving with her people in Edgewood.
John Barnes of Strawberry Point
listed Mr. and Mrs. L. NJ. Barne.
asst Friday.
Mrs. Thompson and baby of Center
ThompsonF riday.
Fred Derza of Worthington was il
own on business one day last week.
Luke Connolly has purchased Mrs
J. P. Held's farm.
Mr.. and MRS. B. T. Saunders spent
Fhanks5ivign day with Hopkintor
friends.
E. c. Perkins was in Cedar Rapids
st Wednesday.
Will Burton of Waterloo ate turk
here with his home people.
/, Clyde Doolittle spent Thanksgiving
With home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Smith and
liss Elsie schlumbuhm of Stanley
listed friends, in town last week.
Word has been received of the
.eath of Harrison Griffin at Troskey,
minnesota, ON November 81, 1911.
Or. Griffin was for years resident
If Delhi and will be remembered by
many
Rev. and Mrs. w. S. Skinner spent
several days last week with Rev.
Perry and family at Masonville.
Miss Maud Holbert of Iowa City
spent Thanksgiving with her Delhi
riends.
Prof. w. T. Taylor and Miss Stan
ger spent Thanksgiving at her home
n Union township.
Clyde Doolittle entertained COM
amy of friends Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wheeler visit
d her sister in Lamont last week.
Tyler and Fern Furman went to
Friday, where Miss Fern
I'LL attend business college.
Jay Minkler entertained his young
lends Saturday evening
Henry Hull died very suddenly at
is home in this place ON Saturday
p. m, December 2, 1911, at the
sc of Y years. He was down town
nd about his work as usual the fore
Don of that day and his death YVES
ltirely unexpected. The funeral SER
ces will be held at the M E.
lurch Tuesday at 1 p. m. Burial at
opkinton.
Miss Margaret F.restien visited in
wn with friends the first of the
eek.
Perry Haight moves to Oneida this
eek. Luke Connolly has his job
.uling milk. i
Miss Hazel Tibbitts. of Independ-
ce visited at the Minkler home
er Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
INVITING 1oRuRLE.

President Taft went the limit in
! search for trouble when he as
stunned that there can be no scien-
ific tariff legislation until the lame
.uck commission appointed by him
makes it's report. Members OF con-
sress, without regard to party, have
good reason to resent such an i'm
putation upon Their intelligence and
illness for the positions they hold.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
INSTITUTION DOING GOOD
WORK.

The Manchester sanitarium the
past year has been one of great pre-
gress for Manchester and among the
new improvements none mean mere
to the county than the hospital and
sanitarium work just being inau3u~-
ated. After sitting many localities
Manchester because of the beauty of
the place, the river the boating, the
new park and the drives about. It
seemed to be an ideal place for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
TWO WEIGHTY ERAsoNs
AGAINST THE SCHEME.

(From the New York WORLDLY
Next to the Aldrich name the heavi-
est burden the Aldrich reserve-asso-
citation plan has to carry is a bank
ers' fund of s1,00o,O0O to help it
along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
BESSEMER RALLY
 ISBEST YET HELD
C. E. Rice and Captain
 White the Speakers
GOOD CROWD PRESENT
Three Blind Tiger Raids Made in Bessemer Yesterday and Wagon Load of Liquor Confiscated.
 Other Bessemer News

Bessemer, August 1.-(Specfal)' The Saloon Opposition league of this city held it's best rally of the local campaign to- night at Rebie hall. The audience, com posed principally of men. was, com paratiyely speaking, the most indicative of the prohibition legal voting strength yet manifested in the fight.
 W. S. Welch chairman of the Bessemer committed, presided over the meeting, and after expressing a few sentiments in behalf of the cause presented Charles E. Rice of Birmingham. The secretary Of the county opposition league invited those present to hear Bishop Mccoy speak In that city on next Sunday and R. F. Hob son in Rebie hall in Bessemer next Tues day morning at II o'clock Voicins opium ism of the approaching victory tor kheir cause in every statement, alluding hnmor- .ouslv to leaders of the local option ranks, bitterly denouncing the blind tiger ana declaring war on them should the cleo ton be in their favor, naming the Smlth Bill as an inspired document MT Rloe, after an effective talk, sat down amid cheers.
 The chairman. with many compliments introduced the second speaker, Frank $. White of Birmingham. Captain Nhile speech was in the nature of an appeal 10 fight. even with their life blood, at the polls the 'liquorites,' fiery denunlatlons of the knots in the cartooned blind tiger tail. and couched in language cal culated to stir and thrill his hearers. Ap- plause. rising almost to shouts at times, greeted every scoring of the other side made by the speakers, and every person attending remained until the end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
| oWNDES' CROPS
 SUFFER DROUGHT
The Rev. J. M. Donnelly to Assist in Revival Meeting at Fort
 Deposit

Fort Deposit, August 11.--tSpecial.)- Owing to the recent drought. accom- panied by hot winds, reports from all sections near here are to the effect that cotton has deteriorated to ! marked degree. Within the last 10 days in many fields the entire crop of squares and young bolls has fallen off, leaving the stalk withered with very small bottom crop.
 The bottom or lowlands planted in cotton are withstanding the dry spell. Corn planted as late as June will be complete failure unless early rain comes. Potatoes and all minor crops are suffering for the want of rain.
 The annual revival of the M. E. church here will begin August 3. Tho services will be conducted by Rev. '. Bruce Airy, pastor, assisted by several well known ministers. Among them will be the Rev. J. M. Donnelly. Many preparations are being made for the occasion.r
 A crowd of young ladies will visit the nearby towns at an early date for the purpose of selling tickets to The Deestrict Skule" which, under the aus- pices of the Ladies' Aid society, will be given soon at the Lowndes county high schools auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Pratt City News

The Philathea class of the Baptist church enjoyed the delightful moon- light entertainment at Avondale park last evening. Dinner was served on the ground. The participants of the pleas ant social were Misses Hazel Mcken- sig, Eli Summerlin, Ellen Alley. Neila Stevens, Cecil Collins and Sallie Long; Messrs. Morgan, Cardwell. Knapp. Kolb. Long and owen. MT. and Mrs. c. D. Comstock chaperoned the party. z MT and Mrs. T. c. Dean from St. Clair Springs spent Thursday with Mrs. J. l.. Little on Third street.
 Miss Ludie Little has returned from Atlanta, Ga, after two weeks va cation.
 Mrs C. D. Comstock was hostess or the Ladies' Domestic circle yester- day..
 Mrs w. T. Denton and children leave for Huntsville this morning.
 Miss Nell Delaney left recently on pleasure trip to St. Louis, New forK and Chicago.
 Mrs. M. Brown. on Vine street, who has been quite ill. is improving.
 Mrs. J. R. Walker and daughters are the guests of Mrs. Giles Williams or Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Improving Schools

The Waldrop settlement, community of prosperous farmers, about 10 miles out on the Nineteenth street pike from Bessemer, are making preparations for better educational facilities at the Rock Creek school there. wing, measuring 2o by 36 feet, is being erected to the pres ent wooden school building, the whole will be painted and two high school grades added to the eight already ests solished. This is one of the 10 schools in the coun- ty to secure the s10 appropriation from the state offered each year to the schools sub scribing slo also for the nucleus for library The county Board of Revenue
 will donate S4o toward the fund and the school patrons will give an ice cream sup per at the school house on Saturday even ing August 19, to raise their share of the
 sum named.
 | w. c. Parsons has been elected prir | eipal and Miss Pearl Birchfeild assistant | for the ensuing term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
LILLIAN SETS RECORD

Cleveland, August 1.-The Grand Circuit races at the North Randall track came 10 a close in blaze of glory this afternoon, when, displaying unpara lleled Speed, C. K. G. Billings great trotter gelding. Uhlan, stepped a half mile to wagon in the open in :b4I. This broke the old record or one minute flat established by Major Delmar here July Sf. 1908, by three and three quarter seconds, and estab- lished a mark that probably will stand for generations to come.
 Horsemen who witnessed the attempt are unanimously of the opinion that had Uhlan tried for the worlds trottlng record to sulky. as it originally was an nounced he undoubtedly would have set up a new record.
 MT Billings drove Uhlan. The start was made from the half-mile pole, so that the crowd might witness the finish in front of the grandstand. Doe Tanner the great geldings trainer drove runner alongside The first quarter was made in :2S l-5, and the second in :2734.
 Argot Hal was an easy winner in the Tavern Steak" race for amateur r,insmen. carrying with it a purse of approximately s7000. This event was the real classic of the North Randall meeting and brought a great deal of glory to the winner.
 Frank Jones. the Memphis, Tenn, Horseman, drove Argot Hal. He had an easy task of it, as his charge went to the front a the start of both heats and maintained his position without ef- fort
 Pop" Geers captured his first race of the meeting in the 2:20 trotting. Jack Promise took three straight heats in easy style and captured botE first and fourth money when only himself. Nan ah and Doctor Wilkes finished the third heat
 Peter Thompson, an outsider, surprised the experts by winning the 3-year-oiu trotting sweepstakes in straight heats.
 Lawrietta won the 2:1S pace, the favor ite. Longworth B., succeeding in getting fourth money Summaries:
 The Tavern Steak" 2:15 trot. amateur drivers; purse, about 5000; two in three: Argot Hal, b. f., by Brown Hal
 tJones) .......................... Electric Todd, br S., by Todd
 (AItchelD .................-........ Robert Milroy, b. g., by Milroy tNat- terson) ........................ 5 Matte Allerton, b. m., by Allerton (Evans) ........,.......,.........s. 4 Ethel Lynn, Bell Tulos and Morning | Light started Time, 2:0Sl4; 2:0sa4. Three year. old trotting sweepstakes, 1 5000 added; two in three: Peter Thompson b. C., by Peter the Great (SortilD .......-,....-..,...' Bent HoR, br. C., by Cochato
 tC,sssfse Gerry ..........-...,....... 7 Lady Jay, b. f. CIaceyl ............ dis. Young Mac. b. g. LazelD .......... dis.
 Time, 21594 2:o8A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12

order to save the situation before the stock exchange opened.
 "I got the White House on the long distance at 9 o'clock in the morning" said MT. Perkins, ito find out the Pres ident's view of this matter. Just then Judge Gary and Mir Prick arrived at the White House. I had the wire at a quar- ter to 10. when MT. Gary came to the telephone and said he would let me know in few minutes. At five minutes to 10 he told me the President said he had no right to interfere and that he and MT. Prick were willing to vote to put the deal through At three minutes to 70 I was able to give this information that saved the day. It was that close to the crash I never felt that the President was asked to pass on any technical legal question:"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
ESTES GOES TO
 CENTRAL BUREAU
Will Be Succeeded At the Bir. mingham Weather Station By
 O. R. Rogers

S. B. Estes, assistant at the local office of the United States weather bu- reau in this city, leaves this morning for Washington. D. C.. where he will continue his work in the employ of the weather bureau. Mir. Estes was for many years at the central office of the weather bureau in Washington, but recently has seen service at the Sa- vannah and Birmingham stations. He will be succeeded at Birmingham by O. R. Rogers of New Mexico, but re- gently of the San Francisco station. MT. Rogers and family arrived in the Magic City Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
TO IMPROVE SCHOOL
 SYSTEM OF DE KALB
County Republicans to Name Dele gates-Birmingham Lady
 Hurt By Fall

Fort Payne, August 11.--(SpeciaD The Dekalb county board of education is making a campaign for school improve ment. and are meeting great encourage ment Prof. N. R. Baker of Birmingham, state supervisor of rural schools, Is pres- ent. lending much aid. A number of oth- CT prominent educators are also here
 County Superintendent of Education J. Valdor Curtis has charge of the cam pajgn and has made regular engagements at all the best schools in the county.
 The republicans of this county recently issued a call for meeting to elect a new chairman and to select delegates to the mngham-
 man named Charles White. who lives in the northern part of the county and who has been wanted by the officers for number of years, was arrested as he was leaving this place on his way to the horse-swappers convention at Col linsville. There are several charges against him and the officers have been on the outlook for him for a number of years He was placed in jail to await the convening of court here next week.
 Mrs Tilman Wood of Birmingham, daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. M. Mo Brown of this place, sustained serious injuries a few days ago by falling down a stairway at the home of her parents in this place. She was carried imme- diately to Chattanooga where she will remain in an infirmary for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
TOP OF HEAD BLOWN
 OFF WITH SHOTGUN

Nashville. August 11.-In Hatchie bottom, in Tipton county. this morning G. E. McDaniel, aged 2s, had the top of his head blown off by shotgun in the hands of Bud Shelton. Shelton received a pistol wound in the arm. The killing grew out of trivial dis pute. Both men are farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12

lily design; the ladies' prize. an embroid- cred shirtwaist pattern, was won by Mrs John Neal; the gentlemen's, a box of linen handkerchiefs, by Dr. Gwin.
 Miss Judson wore becoming combina- ton of pale blue chiffon. messaline and white laces.
 The refreshment plate. bearing chicken salad, entrees pineapple ice and heart shaped cakes topped with green mint hearts, followed the games.
 The guests included Misses Lul, Hat tie and Jeanette Allen. Mallie Downing, Dora Winters, Annie Aiken, Mrs. Dodds, MT. and Mrs. Lee Moody, MT. and Mrs. John Neal, and members of the bridal party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
BOND $500 FOR MEN
 IN SHENTZEN CASE

Gadsden. August 11.-tSpecial.)-- Two of the defendants in the Shent- zen murder case have been released on $500 bond each being held merely as witnesses. The solicitor became convinced that Luther Thompson and C. F. Curvin were not guilty of the crime and recommended this action on the part of the judge. The men prompt ly furnished the required bond. and were given their liberty this morn ing.
 negro believed to be John Allen Croft wanted in this county on a charge of murder has been arrested over in Mississippi Sheriff Lister re- ceived a message to this effect this morning and from the description given feels pretty certain that the negro held is the man wanted here. The negro Croft killed a man named Meeks in a street car one evening without any apparent provocation, and made his es- cape, The murder was committed five years ago, but the officers have kept up the search.
 s. A. Kirksey has brought suit against the Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla railroad for damages in the sum of $5000 He alleges that he was hurt in trying to board a car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
General News

Tn the city court today K. M. Johnson, administrator of the estate of T. D. Strick- land, filed suit for s10O00 damages against the Woodward Iron company Strickland was injured in one of the mines belonging to this corporation and dying a few weeks later, it is claimed that his injuries, caused by timber support falling on his head. were responsible for his demise.
 The funeral of Robert Tipton. who was killed in Raimond mines this morning by a piece of overhad rock falling on him, will be held tomorrow at noon at Spauld- ings. Tipton was an experienced miner. about 30 years of age, of splendid physical appearance and is survived by widow and two children and several brothers and sisters. The coroner will hold an investi- gation tomorrow or Monday. The mine is one of the holdings of the Republic Iron and Steel company.
 The juvenile court session this after noon at the city hall was not a lengthy one and Judge Murphy of Birmingham, put three negro boys, charged with fight ing and disorderly conduct on probation for 90 days and continued the case of Harry Kartus, charged with assault and battery, until the next hearing, Friday, August 9.
 Special Agent C. C. Hammond of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com- pany, passed through Bessemer today en route from Livingston, with three ne- groes for laborers in the Pratt Mines The darkies are charged with violation of the prohibition law and carrying conceal ed weapons and their terms will expire before next year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
GEN. REYES SON-IN-
 LAW SHOT TO DEATH

Monterey, Mexico, August 11.-Fer- min E. Sada, son-in-law of General Bernardo Reyes, was killed here yes- terday by Luis Reyes, also related to General Reyes. The killing occurred in the office of the Torreon smelter, where Sada was cashier and Reyes bookkeeper. Difficulty over office mat ters caused the quarrel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
COLEMAN MIXES
 SECOND TRIP NORTH

Memphis. August 11.-(Special.) .)-For the second time this season F. P. Coleman, president of the Memphis Baseball asso- ciation. has gone north in search of avail able major league talent to prevent the locals from finishing in last position. De- nai was made by official of the club that the visit north was intended as special effort to sell the franchise to major league mogul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Blind Tiger Raids

The storeroOm Of the Ilquor cohHscaleu locally was opened this afternoon to re- ceive a wagon load of wet goods captured by nine Birmingham deputies. headed by Deputy Metcalf, in three alleged soft drink stands of this city Armed with nearly a dozen warrants for various stands the only ones caught were those of Jackson & Ragsdale. Smith Bros, and OGara & Byrnes. The other places yis- ited proved to be ready for the reception and the deputies returned to Birmingham after storing the goods found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Personals

Mrs. Isaac Perkins returned to her home at Sayre after a short visit to her mother. Mrs. Nora Golson
 Mrs. T. B. Wallace left today for Wood vile to spend a month.
 Miss Nell Ellis of East Lake. and a former teacher in the Bessemer public schools is the guest of Mir and Mrs P. M. Matthews.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. Street and son will leave tomorrow for Morgan's Springs, Tenn, to spend the remainder of the heated term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
FARMERS MEETING
 ENJOYABLE AFFAIR

Sylaoauga, August n.-(Special.l-A large crowd attended the farmers union rally at Parks chapel, about two miles from town, yesterday and had an enjoy able and profitable time. Dinner was served on the ground. The meeting was addressed by Hon. R. F. Kolb, M M. Butts and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
,TUBERCULAR NEGRO
 IS GIVE! HIS PAROLE

Montgomery, August 11.-( (SpeciaLJ J--Bur- rel Sherrod, a Madison county negro. who was convicted four years ago of rape, and sentenced to Imprisonment of 25 years. las been paroled by Gov. Emmet ONeal be- cause of being in advanced stage of tuberculosis The negros sister is charged with the duty of caring for the convict