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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-10-16
Eats Customary Breakfast,

After the examination tho condition
of tho Colonel became noticeably
stronger and he gave evidence Of pos
sessins a good appetite by ordering a
hearty breakfast Of bacon and eggs and
toast and tea,-which he jokingly said
was his customary morning meal. He
ate every morsel with apparent relish.
At about this time the hospital be-
came tho mecca for friends. newspaper
men and the curious. The crowd grew
larger and larger and It was finally de-
cided TO bar every one with the excep-
ton Of those who had urgent business
there
Soon after his morning meal the Col
onel dozed for a few minutes and on
awakening propped himself up with pill
}ows and began reading Macaulcy's es-
saya From these he turned to Q novel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-10-16

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

g Il 81. r., was Stdrleu. Auls gave
lew impetus to the town and for
severa' years there was a marked
spirit of prosperity But by 1881, a
I town had sprung up to the northwest
i OF the county seat, the present city
of Manchester. which rapidly came
1 to the front with it's excellent railroad
facilities and in 1881 the archives and
of ces of the county were moved to
{ Manchester. This was a severe
blow for Delhi and 1t suffered ser.
! iOus decline. Families moved from
] the town, weeds grew up in the
once busy streets and the whole vii
lage sank into lethargy from which
it has only recently awakened.
This new spirit of achievement was
due to several of the citizens who
were .loath to see their once popular
town sink into decay and after per-
sistent efforts started the ball roll.
ing again. Several enterprises were
induced to locate there and in 1908
the town re-incorporated and since
the town has been very prosperous.
Several of its enterprises are the
most thrifty in the county and
nearly every up-to-date business is
represented within its borders. c.
ment walks have replaced the
stone and board walks Of the old
city and this spirit of civic improve
ment will soon bring back the pros
perity of the past.
Mention should be made Of several
Of the men that helped to build the
village In days Of old, and several
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

ct Freeport, Illinois, are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Bergman
and other friends.
! Clifford Grimes, superintendent Of
schools, at Willow City, North Dako-
to, is at home for the summer.
The I. o. o. F. and Rebekah lodges
, observed decoration day on Sunday.
A short program was given at the
hall after which the procession form
cd and visited the cemeteries. A
rumber Of little girls placed flowers
lpon the graves. Later, ice cream
; an. lemonade were served.
Miss Blanche Stillinger visited at
New Vienna during the week with
her friend, Miss Rose Birkholz.
Mrs. VIM. Adams spent several
days recently at Dyersville, Dubuque
1nG Independence. "
Addie Hyde and family will move
this week to Central City, where
he will continue in the jewelry bust
ness and Clifford will be employed in
Q barber shop. He has sold his
property here to Esser Bros. Con-
sideration, $1,000. They will use
the front rooms as restaurant and
| the remainder as dwelling.
Rev. G. H. Harvey and the Boy
Scouts have gone camping for the
week on an island in the Mississippi
above Gutenberg. s
| Miss Clara Potts returned from
Bristow Wednesday accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. L. A. Koch
er. Mr.. Kocher is expected
during he week an they
will take up their abode in their
home here. They will receive a
hearty welcome back to Colesburg.
Mrs. J. A. Moreland and son Willie
Rave gone to Edgely, North Dakota,
to spend the summer with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Blanche Lee and family.
The Hoefer farm of $50 acres sold
for the neat sum of $4,000. Herman
Woeste was the purchaser. ...#
Mrs. George Herman and daughters
Elsie, Grace and Lille have return
OK from Great Bend, Kansas, where
they moved last fall. They will
again become residents of our city.
we understand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

was due to old age. Two daughters,
Mrs. A. T. Hartbecke and Mrs. Uhl-
lich Herman, survive, the husband
and father having died some two
years ago. The funeral was held on
Saturday from Emanuel church of
which the deceased had been con.
sistent member for many years. Rev.
w. II. Rolling had charge Of the SER
vices which were largely attended.
The daughters have the sympathy of
all in the loss of dear mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Lands have re-
turned to their home at Oakland,
California, after a pleasant visit of
three weeks with home folks here.
Mrs. Sophia Lempker and children
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

Neighbors, the Sons of Veterans, an6
the Rebekahs are other organizations
represented.
August Sth will be big day in
Delhi. The Silver Springs Creamery
Co. will manage a Dairy Day and sew
eral noted speakers, including the
State Dairy Inspector, have been Sc
cured for the occasion. This is con-
Quoted for the benefit of the farmers
and will be of an instructive and val
liable nature.
This review of the business enter
prises of the former county seat shows
that it is no more sleeping little vii
!age, rich only in history, but a
vide awake, thriving littlecity, open
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

'pent the week here with relatives
and friends, all of whom are pleased
70 see his smiling phiz at any time.
Harry Platte, who has been attend
ing the Cedar Rapids Business Col
'ege, is at home for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Beddow and
Mrs. Julia Strader of Fl. Dodge are
spending a few days with Colesburg
friends.
Thos. Moreland, who has been
teaching at Clinton, is at home for
the summer vacation.
Mrs. Loeffers passed away at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Uhlrich
Herman Thursday at the age OF
70 years and months. Her death
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

These. stone fireplaces served the
manifold wants of the settler. The
humble wife cooked the venison
steaks that had been secured on the
neighboring prairies. The CHEEKY log
fire aided the tallow candle in light
ing up the little home and when the
biting blasts of winter swept across
tie plains the little family would
huddle around this fire and give
thanks for the comforts which were
theirs. ~
Such was the history of Delhi, once
a village of log cabins but now a
thriving little city of 700, with beau.
tiful homes and successful enter
prises.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

next organized and still exists as does
the Methodist church that was organ
lied short time later. One of the
oldest Odd Fellows lodges in the coun-
Try was established in Delhi in 1853
and has had continuous and prosper
Gus existence. The G. A. r. and the
w. r. c., the NJ. w. A., the Royal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

has visited the village several times
! and has destroyed many of the old
landmarks, but the old frame court
house sleeps peacefully in the shade
of its quiet little park. This old
building echoes with the past history
Of the county, and its small court
room spells some of it's early criminal
trials. On May 1s, 1860, the first and
only execution in Delaware county
took place in the court yard at Del
hi, when man named Johnson was
hanged, having been convicted of muir
der in the first degree. The small,
barricaded windows in the basement OF
the little courthouse show us the old
county Jail, where the early offend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26
Enallsh colleaa for Women.

One Of the nourishing women's col
leses in England IL Bedford college.
which existed for many years in Baker
street, London, and is now transferred
to beautiful new building In the
middle Of Regents park. looking on to
the lake, and surrounded by lovely
lawns and flower gardens; almost
realization OF Tennyson's princess.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26
RS of the county were confined.

ers of the county were confined.
An old stone fireplace and chimney
situated close to the c., NJ. & St. P.
racks, is the oldest landmark Of the
village and pictures wildly the old
log cabin of the settlers, where the
rugged home life that fostered the
present civilization was commenced.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26

to improvement and rapidly assuming
the thrift and enterprise of it's olden
days. AS one walks it's streets that
were once deer paths and the trails Of
the trappers, his mind will turn back
to those stormy days when the pres
ent wealth and improvement was in
the first stages OF formation. Fire
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26
Political JokeP0,

'sWhat is the difference" asked
Mr.. Bones, between a statesman and
a boss?" "A statesman" replied Mr..
Tambo, "puts himself in the hands OF
his friends, but the boss devotes him
self to seeing what he can get his own
hands on"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-26
THE LOCAL news OF
DELAWARE COUNTY
FROM our REGULAR CORRESPONDENTS
COLES BURG.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Rea were Dairy
City visitors one day last week. They
made the trip by auto.
w. H. Strader of St. Paul has
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-29
Observation-Disclosures.

Four big new acts take the boards
at the Wonderland theater this after
noon for three-day stand, All ot
them are booked to the Wonderland
direct from Chicago this being the
first stop ON the southwestern cir
cult The first act Is Bert and Bes-
sic Draper" in ripping comedy act
of southern life, THAT Coon from Mo-
bile Ether Shcrwin, who sings pop
ular songs In a pleasing way follows
while Alfred and Evans, two come
dams with mighty good regulations,
follow In their comedy sketch, "The
Racktrack Sports" Miss Viola DeFoc,
who closes the vaudeville program,
enjoys somewhat of distinct repu-
tation, She was booked here some
time ago for but three days, but her
popularity caused Mr.. Gregg to se.
cure her services for longer time
as she is one of the very few really
good singers in vaudeville work IN
addition two new pictures are shown,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-29
Blograph at Palace.

A Diograph drama, featuring Miss
Blanche Sweet, the little blonde,
comes TO the Palace theator as the
main picture feature for today IL Is
strong human interest story woven
about two village famllies-m ana
women who were sweethearts from
childhood the city boy comes into
their lives with his easy mannGs and
smart clothes and makes quite au I'M.
preston on tho unsophlslicated girl
they run or and the man proves 10
be scapegoat The girl through
pride writes home that she Is doing
we'll but her childhood lover sus-
poets and pays hg a visit, with tho
usual happy reunion, The piece IL
very dramatic ana gives Miss Sweet
many opportunities.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-29
Two Lyric Acts.

Beginning this afternoon Lyric pat
rons will be given two big vaudeville
acts in addition to exceptional picture
features. The main act is Cushman
and Orr-an act that is said to he
known under another name in larger
cities, but which Is playing here on
off time and who change their names
so that their high salaries IN larg =
cities win not be interfered with. Then
there Is the Temple Trio Of harmony
singers, who Mr. Gregg assures, fuulv
equal the popular Central States sing
ers here last week In pictures he Is
showing the ever popular animated
weekly and two-reel Bison 100
ranch production, "At Old Fort Denr-
born"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-29

OF duty that enter largely into the
consumption Of los people. Its goy-
ernment Is unique owing TO the cause
which secured It's soysresinity Thd
republic Is divided into six oommunes
or states from each OF which arc elect
ed -four Generals who constitute the
Council Generals OF tho republic.
These Generals are elected By popular
French Judge, Charles Rowen. Epls-
copla Judge, Senior Pallerola The
republlc has small standing army
which partakes more OF the nature
OF mounted police. protecting tho
boundaries and outlying districts from
robber Lands which for centuries
have Infested tho entire mountain
region and preyed upon the floclSs
OF the Andorrans, They have always
been a PASTORAL people and intensely
patriotic.
Monaco IL the smallest sovereign
prineipality in the world. containing
an area OF isss than nine square miles
and population Of less than 1000
people together with standing army
of " men. II not only has the unikne
(lOnlinued IN Para a.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-29
circus
Shows HERE MONDAY
PERFORMANCE THIS YEAR
WILL BE BETTER
THAN EVER.

The Sells-F Floto Consolidated Circus
which comes here tomorrow, Is "A
combination Of two Of the most popu-
lar shows that have heretofore cured
the country. For many years now.
and almost at the same time each
season this attraction has visited this
city, and 1t can be truly stated that
at no time have they given per-
Torrance which has not been fully
up to the high standard set by the
biggest travelling tent shows and
thoroughly satisfying In every way.
This season the management
promises to bring back circus
which is greatly enlarged and pos
sessing many new features heretofore
unknown 10 the sawdust ring or the
hippodr0De track. These will EN-
brace horse that goes up In bal
loon, a man shot from the mouth OF
loaded cannon, forty clowns, the
Troupe De Louvre, in poses r. mar
BILE, the Rhoda Royal company of
educated horses, Miss Emma Stick
ney, greatest OF all eQuestriennes;
Va" N"'oia a"'a p'steis' an elePhdHt
Whlch runs race with pony, thor
oughly schooled Jumpers i'll high
jumping reats, the Smith troupe, In
very novel revolving trapeze, the
famous educated elephants which
nave no superiors' and added to ali
OF these VIII be the conventional fea-
lures Of the circus which have pleased
and delighted thousands from the be-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-29
GRAND OPERA HOUSEWIVES
NOBODY FROM STiRLAND

The same daring but harmonious
made the Mort II. Singer musical pro-
ductlons famous are not wanting In
the successful musical revue Miss
Nobody From Starland." which viii
be seen at the Grand Opera house on
Friday. October 4. 1t goes without
saying that the staging and costumes
are gorgeous, as Mr.. Singer long ago
set the pace for producers In this de-
partment of theatrical producing. The
gowns, picturesque costumes, the hats
and the furbelows represent madame's
Puritan Drug Store, Phone 1l2. Tulsa
Hotel building
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-29

greater than ever This spectacular
fantasy or vaudeville galoty eXccls in
magnificent magnitude aud splendor
its last ears pmductlon--yorlmhlc ia
the vaudeville sense OF the term.
Everything is beautiful, new ana
bright IN the costume limo and tho
concourse OF singing and dancing
girls completely captivating In glccful
song and graceful motion. Seats on
sale, Puritan Drug store, Phone ll2,
Tulsa Hotel building.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-29
Tho Niortons-CaIy.

The Mortons come TO the Cozy for
a three-dey engagement this after
noon, with strong singing and talk
ing net Of novelty nature On the
picture program, Mr., Smith is fealur-
Ing new ThanhousT-"A star Re-
born theatrical production said to
be Of exceptional merit. In addition
he is showing The Bad Man" an
American western drama and THE
Divided House" a great mystery
story Mr.. Smith took motion pictures
Of the great Tulsa Durbar and Will
soon feature them exclusively Al tho
GOIN
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-06-11
WANT A CREMAIORY
Aldermen viii Consider the
Matter

The board i aldermen which met
in regular monthly session Friday
NIGHT. adjourned to meet again the
night Of June Il. at which time .
very important matter VIII come Up
for consideration.
The matter in question VII he IN
the form, tf i resolution. calling Tor
the inStalIat ion Of q crematoTA ana
abat5olr Tor the city If I,aleleh. In
order that the city can lnstall these
two needed improvements for the
health OF thu people it has been pro-
posed - Sci! the city farm. situated
iust south #nf the city limits, the pro
ceeds from the sale or this farm TO
b. used in the Installation q the
'crematpry and 0batto'r. This IS the
status 81 the matter which Viii he
presented iii resolution form, II
remains To he seen whether the rese.-
luton Will be adopted by the alder
men.
At the meeting Friday night the
board accepted the resignation Of
Mr.. John \. Mills as alderman and
elected MIR. Ben N. Baker to till his
place. Nj. Baker is d~man who has
been interested IN large business III
this city and his selection as one OF
the aldermen meets with the general
approval Of the city. He Is a mar
who has never sought office and will
serve for the best interest of both
the people and the city.
Mr.. y. l.. Baker was elected as a
member Of the board Of trustees OF
Rex hospital to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Hon. Richard
II. Battle.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-06-11
w. A. BRIDGERS.

Mr.. w. a. B~ridgers, sup%erintend-
cent OF Mr.. s.. j. Belts farm. about
two miles east OF Raleigh. was strick-
en- with paralysis yesterday about
1880 o'clock and died from the Eff
fects OF the stroke at 8 O'Clock last
night at the farm.
Mr.. Bridgers suffered the stroke Of
paralysis while he was in the city on
business and was at once hurried TO
his home at the farm, where he was
attended by DR.. J. K. Rogers.
MIR. BridgerS was ~ years OF age
Is survived by a wife. four daughters
and one son. He has been residing
in Wake county for many years and
was held in high esteem by the peo-
pie Of his community.
The funeral services will be held
this afternoon from the home at Mr..
Belts farm.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-06-11
WRIGHTSWLlE BEACH is
BEGINNING TO LOOK ALIVE
Mid Week Dance is Largely At
tended. Hotels Are Fillin. Up and
Fishing is Reported Excellent.

Especial to New n Observer
Wrightsville Beach, n. c.. June 5
With only the first week Of the season
gone and many guests at the several
hotels, Wrightsville Beach is rapidly
taking on the gay appearance that
Characterizes the resort at mid-sum-
mer. and an annually brilliant season
is looked forward to.
AS yet there have been few social
functions. though the mid-Week
dance at Lumina, Wednesday night,
was very largely attended. both by
WilmingtOnians and guests from the
hotels. A social event that is being
looked forward to with the Genes
interest and pleasure is the first SOU
venir dance Of the season, to be given
by the Tidewater Power Company
Thursday night at Lumina, cOmpli-
mentary tS the visitors in attendance
upon the grand lodge. Knights Of Py-
thias. which cOnyenes at the Oceanic
Hotel Tuesday for a three days Ses-
zion.
All the fishing and pleasure boats Of
the SeaShOre and Oceanic hotels have
arrived and are already carrying out
parties. The fishing is reported as ex-
cellent and fine catches have beer
made.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-06-11
EASTERN ATHLETES
BREAK THREE RECORDS
Eighteen Americans Who Won i'll
the Harvard Stadium Yesterday
Will Aid Greatly in Olympic

r the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press
Cambridge. Mass, June 8.-The
American team to the fifth Olympic
games Of modern times at Stockholm,
will be materially strengthened by
the eighteen Eastern athletes who
were winners today in the Harvard
stadium W1ere three worlds records
were established, one equalled and
several others threatened. New
marks we're established in the LOO
and 10000 meter runs and the pole
eQualled and the winners Of the 500
meter and several Of the field events
seemed capable Of more extended eff
forts. The first record to fall was
in the 1900 meter run which A. r.
Kivia. OF the Irish Athletic Club, won
In 3 minutes SIS 40 seconds. missing
the worlds record by only One-fifeh
! of a second.
William J. Kramer. Of the Long
Island Athletic Club. in the 10, 900
meter run cut tho worlds record to
81 minutes 80 3-5 seconds. He made
six miles in 80 minute 43 seconds.
the worlds record for the distance
being 81 minutes ; LIS seconds.
Lowers Pole Vault Record.
Marc S. Wright. the Dartmouth
pole yaulter. cleared the bar at Il
feet 2 IA inches, putting in the shade
the Is feet I inch. which Gardner,
of Yale. made at the intercollegiate
games q week ago.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-06-11
CROESUS POOR
BESIDE A. I. co.
Earnings IS to 40 Per Cent
on Common Stock
II Has "A >urplu, OF \cari, Ilfy
Million Doliar>->onte Other
Figures.
lSneeiaL To N.ws md o~MsarA.rL

Especial to News and Observer
New York. June S.-Strensth n
American Tobacco Company shares
is due 10 the fact that this company.
shorn Of manN OF it, largest earn
ing subsidiaries. is today earning l-.-
tween 35 and 40 per cent on its CON-
mon stock after thu allowance fp-
regular dividends on its preferred
stock al the . per cent per annun.
rate. In other words. if the present
rate Of earnings is maintained for tn
remainder Of the Year. net Will show
for the twelve months something III
excess Of $4,000, 900 on the common.
The American Trpateo Company
today has q surplus Of nearly $50. goo
600. which. Of curse. Includes that
carried Onward when the dissolution
plan Went into effect the first Of thu
year. Net earnings on the onmo
stock for six months after <the pay
ments on the preferred totaIine 3
per cent. amounted to more man S.
0O0, 900. These are the first au-
thoritatiVe figures as to what tho
American Tobacco Company. re
organized. is doing. Gursses HAY.
been made. ranging all the way from
= 70 = per cent. which proNe y
have been too CONSERVATIVES.
Ga. i'll 1911.
In 1911 the American Tobacco
Company earne Ell per cent on lis
common took. The guesSerS. allow
ing for a reasonable increase in huSi-
ness at the same rate as had bttu
shown for the tiEt previous years.
estimated that the company. if thu
Instrumentation had not gone through,
would show 70 per cent on the ON
NOR this year.
Early this year American Tobacco
Company shareholders adopted~A
resolution which call>E for q distriTu-
ton OF excess profit among the prtSj-
dent and five Vice-prestdentS Of the
company. in the event of net earn
ings showing an increase over 1910.
This provision, however. covers only
10 Yer cent Of these excess. net profits
It was announced that the basis upon
which this bonus would be figured
would allow for a net in 1910 of So
222,245. this representing the net Of
the businesses and brands retained
by the after dissolution.
The year Of 1910 was used as q basis.
inasmuch as the splitting up process
was started before the close OF 1911.
n at the present earn
I'M rate. will show something like
S14, 900. 900 on it's common stock this
year. which means some big money
for Mr.. Hill and the five vice-presi-
dents OF the American Tobacco Com
panv.