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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29
Great Actors Last Play

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and alarmed. Tho curtain went up.
however, and the play began. Mackltn
got through the part with every now
and then going to the side OF the
stage, lifting up his hairs with one
hand and putting his ear down 70 the
prompter, who gave him the word;
he then walked to the center of the
stage and repeated the words toler-
ably we'll This occurred often through.
the play. Sometimes he said to the
prompter: 3f3s ss &.
What Is it? What did you say :"
From that time Macklin's great tai
ents were lost to the public. His
memory gone. he spent most of his
time In an elbow chair In his home In
Coyent Garden, where he died.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

iconoclast will ever arise who will
seek to tear down the monuments OF
the men who nodded the world 8 des-
TIMES, using the blood Of the battle
field as the cement for their construct;
i've efforts. ss jf5s ! itB &
Il Indeed tbs conceivable that the,day
may come when there canpo more be
opportunity for military distinction,
but this very fact iwill increase the
glory Of the ages, Of heroism. Then
the nation will look back to the deeds
of the heroes who saved the Union,
and they will be honored as living In
an age. the majesty Of which cannot
be underrated iby any change Of ideas
as to the utility OF warfare. Hence
the tribute paid the dead heroes Of
the nations strife will be a less trib-
ute than any to follow, for, every year
the need Of praise and the warmth of
Eencomilm will be Increased. as the
widening vista 81 the past lends addi-
tional senchantmentfto the theme The
time Will come when every part Of the
nation, without disparagement to the
men who fought on the other side,
will unite In acclaiming the men who
preserved the nation and made It the
mighty leader in all movements for
the peace and honor OF mankind.
War may be all that IT has been
grayely set forth, but there 20 q pro-
found religion In the warfare that re-
constructs nation, that re-estab lishes
Justice, that sets men free and liberS
ates the intellect from jshackles that
fetter progressive thought and pro
! htbit the full expression of progress
;sive conduct The south Is blossom
ing today In It's national fervof and
Industries TEEN throughout its do
main. The north lis clasping hands
with all other sections in the move
ment Of the American brotherhood to-
ward the highest pinnacle Of lofty. eth
les and serviceable achievement. The
organ roll Of American sentiment Is
heard with deep and resonant melody.
All the nations Of the earth are learn
ing from the united American state,
the great federated people Of the
American republic the righteousness
|that exalteth q nation. American
statesmen, American educators, Amer
lean theologiansa all have done
nightly toward giving this country
It's position Of prestige.,in the realm
Of world affairs, Its reputation for pro-
bity and honesty. But the men who
gave their lives for the nation made
all this possible. They exalted an
ideal that has placed upon the Ameri-
can people the destiny OF necessity to
support every oppressed people and TO
uplift the standard Of freedom and
moral right. Out from the furnace
of the war came the gold Of american
ideals, out from the blood and strife
came the type Of American states
manship and the type of American
ksentiment that have caused the re.
public to be looked up to by the PEG
Die Of Europe and Asia as the moral
mentor and the encient ideal for all
Of them. The work Of the men who
are honored upon Decoration day is
not concluded, will never be. Their
souls move majestically onward With
the movement Of the race, OF the age,
Of the universe. Some day there VIII
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29
Must Rely on Education

Dago. Niger, Chink and the like ID
not q part-of civilization and progress.
Love Of destruction is the principle
that charactertzes the sportsman: it
Is an evil Inherited from savagery
and should md no place in advanced
ethics. All of these detriments to
progress must be swept away by
means of adequate education before
the human race can develop sufficient
moral strength to adopt peace as a
permanent Observation-Disclosures
Grit. E ~ Az ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

painted backlessS benches Of the little.
country church. q
Has Sister Melissa gone to heav-
en?" qner1ed the preacher. Groans
and sobs answered him. "Oh, yes, Sis
ter Melissa has gone to heaven" as
serted the speaker. She bought
ticket for the best reserved seat in
heaven twenty years, ago when she
Joined the Baptist chuhch at Lees
Vile. This statement was met with
9 chorus of Glory hallelujahs. that
for the moment stiiedj the sobs and
groens. ssz. 4 / IT @53. b
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29
isa Baby 1aaaaqe7

The baggage clerk at the Grand
Central depot in Cincinnati was taken
by surprise the other day when a
woman asked him for a check and,
after grabbing it from him, showed
her baby across the counter. The
clerk recovered, put the baby in
chart and went on about his business.
An hour later the lady returned, hand
ed in her check, paid the tan cents and
got her baby back.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29
The real 81 st.

Dicgenes was searching for the
honest man. SS& e. ~ i
Find a suburbanite who will tell
you his real opinion of country life in
winter" hef advised.
Herewith he departed to apply the
greatest test OF all.--Harper's Bazaar
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29
Best Seat in Heaven.

What Aunt Melissa's funeral lacked
in flowers and other pomp and dis
play was more than made up for by
the flow OF oratory and emotion. The
colored preacher spoke to responsive
men and women who crowded the un;.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

A man cannot possess any thing that
IL better than q good woman nor any
thing worse than : bad one. simon
idSs. sl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

How many women since the days Of
Echo and Narcissus have pined them.
selves into air for the love OF men
who were in love only with them.
selves? Mrs. Anna Jameson. f.5 Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

When g girl is going to grow up to
have a figure like her mothers it's a
sign It's lucky her fiance doesn't stop
to think about II.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

Few Of US live up to our ideals. The
girl who sets her heart upon Regi-
maid or an Algernon usually marries
q fellow named Bill. s{
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

AVS there are that
stand heroic upon the cal
5endar for all time. These
are days honored In conf.
mon by races and nations J ''ls .
They are days that en-.
list The particulaF IRE
spect Of nations because
they perpetuate the mem
cries Of persons famed /
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

The man who hesitates may win, BY
others lose.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

Some people are congenial not be-
cause they like the same things. but
because they hate the same people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

For liver or kidney troubles, nothing u
quite 80 reliable as Garfield Tea. Il z
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-05-29

ITO show you still further what is
possible with paper bag cooking. ! am
giving the menu OF the latest paper
bag cooked dinner that, l served to
guests. And since all the guests were
women, l knew that there was need
for me to excel myself, This would
make a good MENU to- serve to the
weekend guest. t9 :t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
CHURCH HILL NEWS

The y. W. A. of Leigh Street
church Will give colonial tea Thurs
day evening. February 20. in the lee
ture room If the church. Light re-
freshments will he served and a sill
yer offering taken at the door.
The Ray Of Sunshine Circle OF
Kings ~Da aEh ters- ,.H HI give a progress
sive game party February -. begin
ming at s:a0 P. NJ. at III Nnrth
Twenty ninth street. for the benefit
Of the sheltering Arms Hospital. Re-
freshments will he served and a
pleasant evening is promised all who
attend.
Mrs. j. j. Wicker, Of Jefferson
Park. is ''at home" on Wednesday
afternoon. During the afternoon a
chapter on THE Victory of Mary
Christopher" is read and discussed.
In connection with the failure .!
Inspector Beck TO allow the perform
ancc. "Skule-Days." to-take place
Tuesday evening. II was learned that
the building was condemned because
the, owner had not properly safe
guarded the public in case of fire.
! The building is nsw one. but The
small exits provided and the lack OF
sufficient fire escapes made ii dan
gerous for large gatherings. 1t is
hoped that the trouble will be RENEE
died without delay. as 1t Is pract-
cally the only place for entertain
ments OF this character to be given.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
BOOSTERS ARE
GETTING BUSY

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
FARMVILLE. VA. Feb 2i.--The
executive committee named by tho
FArmville Business Mems Association
Ia busy on plans for the conduct OF
the campaign to be waged In the
interest OF the objects for which the
association was formed Advertising
of the advantages the town has to
offer viii. s,f course. come in Tor fun
ti1Are,. OF consideration. ='ssss go. as' e
Mrs. J. Taylor Thompson is re-
ported as being seriously III. and a
nurse from Richmond has been call.
ed to her bedside.
The eight. inches OF snow Is all
gone and We. are having = touch of
spring.
1t Is thought that the Baptists Of
Farmvillo will extend a unanimous
call to the pastorate OF the church
to Rev. Willis l.. Wayts, who preach
ed for them on last SUNDAY and to
the delight of the congregation.
Judge Handler has been confined
to his room for some days, though
he has been hearing some cases In
chambers.
The ordinance. preventing roller
skating within the corporate limits,
except by boys and girls ten and
under. caused CONSERVATION In the
ranks OF the skaters. scores Of whom
had just bought new skates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
WARNS AGAINST
UNDUE EXPOSURE

In these days OF changing temper.
allure the State Health Department
warns the prudent citizen to beware
Of pneumonia. This disease 10 an
nually very destructive, and. say the
health authorities, 10 particularly
dangerous at this season OF thesyear.
To protect oneself from thA disease.
declares a special bulletin issued yes
terday. II IL highly important 10 avoid
close and ill-ventilated st-ooms, An
even temperature should be secured
In all living and working roomA and
fresh air should pc admitted. while
care In taken to prevent draughts.
Another important precaution b
proper clothing. Rapid changes In
temperature may be expected during
the next six weeks, which will cause
much Inconvenience and sickness un-
fess they are guarded G1ainst. Over.
coats should not be neglected. Tot.
even. when there - no. immediate
need for them. sudden drops IN. the
Temperatures superinduce pneumonis.
grip and like complaint. The wise
man. VIII carry his ovsrcoat even
when TING Temperature : a.eenna ID
promise the coming of spriue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22

Quite a large crowd attended the
performances at the John Marshall
High School. and those taking partl
scored a decided hit.
Mrs. w. L. Bali. wife OF the pas
tor OF Tabernacle Baptist church. and
the leader of the Sunbcams. a Juve-
nile missionary society. with on Sum
day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock organ
ize a Sunbeam society nj Leigh Street
Baptist church. All the parents are
asked to see that their children at
tend. and every child wishing to join
the society Is cordially invited.
Miss Katherine Kesler Rhodes who
has been visiting Miss Frances Far
rell. of aT0S East Franklin street. has
left 10 be the g,icst Of her sister
Mrs Herman Ciakc. OF Edenton,
c. She VIII spend some time there
before returning to her home in New
York
benjamin J. Potter. A. X. 0. C..
assisted by the choir OF. Monumental
church. will give a recital on the
Jennie Martin Parrish Memorial or
gan in the Leigh Street Baptist
church next Monday night at SIZE
O'Clock. under the auspices Of the
Dercas society
Misses Leila Hiidebrand. Ruth At.
kinson and Mr.. Charlie Hildehrand,
VI ioNG l idcuEtNo. dttNhoEA tlAAA
let" Monday evening. and were the
guests OF friends on tho hill. prior to
the performance.
Mrs. Bette Powell, Of Emporia. II
the guest Of her daughter. Mrs. John
Collins. of East Clay street. 4
On Friday afternoon at s:30
o'clock the Springfield Mothers Club
will tender reception TO the Feb
ruary graduates Of this year. The
presentation Of the class pins will
be an attractive feature OF tho pro-
gram. * e-
The Woman's Missionary Society "
Leigh Street church will meet this
afternoon at o'clock. On next
Thursday Mrs. James. or Grove ave-
nue.. viii be present and deliver an
address. Refreshments will b
served.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
UNOFFICIAL, BUT
FULLY REPORTED
CONNAUGHT TELLS COLONIAL
OFFICE IN WRITING ALL
ABOUT VISIT THERE.

LONDON, Feb. 21.--(By wireless to
Glace BayD Although the visit OF the
Duke of ConnauGht to the United
States. month ago. was entirely I'M
Office, full report of the trip and
the reception. reached the colonial Of
fee today from his Royal Highness.
The report Of the Duke contains a
noteworthy tribute to the reception ac-
corded the Duke. his wife and the
Princess Patricia in New York, and
the Duke alone In Washington. The
iiveliest hopes are therefore entertain
ed that the formal official visit to ne
paid later in the year will have
equally gratifying results. The official
visit of the Duke will be primarily 10
Washington. upon the invitation of
Hon. James Bryce, the British am
bassador to Washington. In any eX-
tension thereof. every care will be
taken to avoid the appearance of rHsal
Intervention in American society ar
rangements. The only drawback TO
full enjoyment by the royal party of
their recent visit to New York arose
from the gossip surrounding the lists
of those invited to meet them at the
various social functions they attended.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK. Feb. ?1.--Nervous
trading characterized the cotton
market again today. During the ear
~ operations prices generally ruled
firm. gains at one time being to
IL points. rejecting urgent covering
and support fro mieading interests,
but as the session progressed these
advances were modified somew hat
First prices showed advances of .
to points. and still further gains
were made on disappointing cables
The weakness at New Orleans and
active selling OF New Orleans opera
tors In the local market brought
about break In. the afternoon, but
the offerings were absorbed around
the Love level by spot interests and
foreign houses, and towards the close
recovery OF to point. was
made. Final prices were steady. to
10 points higher.
The reported destruction OF be
tween $4,000 and $1,000 bales OF cot
ton at Houston. Tex, by fire there
today gave steady undertone 10
the market. The South is getting
some very bad weather. The storm,
in Texas has increased steadily In
energy and extended the area OF pre-.
eipitation attending II. covering the
enfire- belt With the exception OF the
E, south Atlantic States.
! With tomorrow holiday In the
| American markets. while Liverpool
| viii remain open. and with sentiment
unsettled by English labor troubles
had weather In the South, and tbs
Houston fire losses. there seemed lit
Tie uisposition to take an active po-
sitfon In the market, and commits.
sion house business appeared to have
dNindled to practically nothing
! Trade interests we're moderate buy.
, era in New Orleans. as well as here
presumably covering hedges. agains
the Houston cotton loss.
| At Liverpool spot cotton was II
moderate demand at = points deciin.
on tho basis OF $50 pence for mid
| ding INLAND. Sales aggregated 100,
bales. including 5000 American. Tn
futures markets opened steady. G. t,
points decline. which was 10 (,
: points lower than due.
| The close was quiet, at net de
cline of - to 4f-2 points.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
CHICAGO GRAIN md pnoDrrcE
BY JOSEPH r. PRtrcHARp.

CHICAGO. Feb. a1.--The heavy,
precipitation over the entire whea,
belt. especially In the Ohio Valley
where the heaviest snow ever known
In that section Will prove Of great
help 70 the wheat plant. II Is ex.
ptcted that the present storm will cut
down the receipts OF all grain at Chi
caxo. an we'll as In the smaller, mar
kets. because Of the inability Of the
railways to run their trains through
the snow drifts In many sections.
While the corn, wheat and oats are
still in the country. the temporary
emitting down Of receipts Is more than
likely 10, act az a strengthening fac
tor in all tho pits, which viii proha-
bly, be followed lstcr by a price let
down with clearing weather and the
restoration Of normal conditions.
The wheat market showed recupera-
tive power on, NIL. the soft spots and
this too at time when the prom
ise In the Southwest Is above an av-
eraEe. The fact. was clearly shown
that the July future has a larger fol-
lowing than afl the rest Of the months
IN the wheat list and the old time
and successfui Spectators are taking
on that month on all recexsions. and
they expect To carry II until real crop
damage news materialiyes. There is
a possibility Of a further shake out OF
longs in the May fnture and a severe
twist in that month IL among the pos
sibilities later eon.. y eS -
The rough weather was the sustain
ing power in the corn market A. II
gave 41fffify OF those who believe that
corn, will sell much higher a chance
to take on additional lines. The fact
that farmers are selling little corn
owing to the strength shows at mar
ket centerr,- coupled with the impas-
sable roads In some sections OF the
corn belt. Is felt In the trade. and
has helped TO change many Of the
bears to bulls. 1t 10 said that enor-
nous quantities of corn are held on
tracks at Chicago. awaiting to be un-
loaded into elevators.
The country tis not selling oats IN
az large quantities as the bears would
like to see, az only 152 cars are ex-
Iected here tomorrpw morning. The
cash demand may be called rather
quiet, but the fact that the East must
have goodiy quantities OF this grain
wilfsbe felt later on. ~
The grain markets are. all closed
higher today. Advances
were shown of 1-f@3-s cent In wheat.
5-sQ3.4. cent in. corn, unchanged. to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
Mr.. T|NSLEY DIES
| AT ADVANCED AGE
MEMBER OF LEE CAMP AND ONE
OF THE OLDEST MASONS IN
THE STATE.

In the death of Mr.. Peter Tinsiey
last night, in his cighty-eighth year.
at his home, Forest Hill Park, the
city loses one of its oldest citizens.
who for many years was connected
with its business life. and who had
the respect of all who knew. hira.
He was g. native OF Richmond and
was among the last survivors OF those
who went to California from this city
in is4a. He was member OF Lee
Camp. Confederate Veterans. and
among the oldest Free Masons In the
city. He married daughter OF the
late George X. crutchfield, but his
wife died some years past.
The only surviving member Of his
family is an only daughter. Mrs Wal
ter A.. Watson. 84
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
PORTRAIT OF. DANIEL
WILL BE PRESENTED

Tonight At o'clock in the hall sof
the House Of Delexatss . portrait Of
the late Senator John WARWICK DAM
lei viii ba presented 20 fAaa RtAta. tbs
dsnorr4 OF thess4fs being q keWs Threads
OF the senator. Nal. Holmes Conrad.
of Winchester. will make the .pfesenta-
tion address. and Governor Mann WIN
over by Lieutenant Governor, u. Tay.
lor Eilyson. The public u invited to
join the members Of the two Houses
Of the General Assembly IN ATTENDING
the presentation exercises.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
ENGLAND WARNS
TOWARD GERMANY

BERLIN. Feb. 2l.-An article pub
lished in the Lokal Anzeiger today,
bearing every mark to indicate that
II, game from IN dfEloinntfr and az
thoritative source, states that Eng
land and Germany are nearer TO peace
than. ever before In their history. as
result of Niscount Haldane's visit,
and gives credit for the npprochement
to King George
Not even the most rabid peace adj
vocates had dared to hope that such
results would attend the visit Of the
British minister of war. It IL stated
fatty that the diplomatic tension
exists no longer and that King George
planned the intimate negotiations be-
fore he left for India.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
FINED FOR SPEEDING.
TAKES AN APPEAL

j. 5. Galeski, ~ 1890 Monument
avenue, was in Police Court yesterday
on charge Of speeding aud. upon tes-
tlmony of Bicycle Policemen Samuels
ard Thurman. was fined $50 by Police
Justice Crutchfield.
The policemen testified that Mr..
Galeskt was running at the speed of
thirty-fve miles an hour when he left
them at Madison street. after a chase
along Grace and Fousfee streets to
Madison. They could not keep up with
the machine. but managed to get the
license number and summoned the
owner. He testified that he had
looked at his speedometer when he
PASSED the policemen. and was not go
frg Thirty .fft'e miles an hour. He took
an appeal 10 the Hastings Court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22

NEW YORK. Feb. 2l.--Money on
call at the, stock exchange today open-
ed at IA per cent: highest, Ia:
lowest. ?; closing. per cent. Most
of the days loans were made at ~
per cent. @ 4
BUSINESS 10 duh and featureiess in
the time money market. and rates re-
main unchanged at 3-4Ga per cent. :.
for sixty and ninety days. 313 Ia
per cent. for four months. and 3 Ia
per cent. for I'VE and SIX months.
Commercial paper Ii quiet at 3 li21
So per cent. for the best names.
London discounts. 3. 3-S4 per cent. of
lila. Paris discounts. 2 rs per cent,
unchanged. Berlin discounts, 3t7.s
per cent. of is. - +.
Number OF shares 4soid to-day, rye
s55. a year ago. holiday. 80
Par value OF bonds .oid today. s:.-
$4,000; q year ago holiday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
WtIlis..;Folcy.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
HARRISONBuRG. VA. Feb. 21.--.
Tonight at the home OF the officiating
minister. Miss, Alberta Foley. daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. b.. Foley. Of
Harrisonburg. and Robert Willis.
son OF Colonel w. H. Willis. OF Ma
nassas. were married by Rev. H. II.
Sherman. The groom and his father
are Southern Railway man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
POSTOFFICE CLERKS
TO HAVE BANQUET

The annual banquet Of the postoffice
clerks OF Richmond will be held in
the Richmond Hotel tonight. W. d.
Melton win act as toastmastar. Adj
dresses will be made by DIR. Melton r..
James, chairman Of the National Adj
visory Board OF Birmingham, Ala, who
will be the principal speaker: Post
master Edgar Allan. Jr.. Assistant
Postmaster I. W. Fuller and Postoliice
Inspector SaYell, OF tho Richmond dis
trict.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22
oRgEk ROBBED ~ SOY
TO WHOM he GAVE sHELrER

Chris Gonstanttntdss. pr0prIstor OF Z
Greek roomtng house at l7l2 Ia East
Main street. reported to the police
yeeterday that boy whom he had
given shelter for the night. sntsred his
room during his absence and stole
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-22

EGgs-r-Receipts heavy; market un-
settled and lower prices expected.
: Poultry--Hens and chickens active
at, prices quoted: turkeys In fair de-
mand.
Dressed Hogs Receipts light with
fair demand.
veals--More active and scarce