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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Goethe's Criticism.

Our relations are far too artificial
and complicated, our nutriment ant
mode of life without their proper nur
ture and our social intercourse To-
without proper love and good will
Every one is polished and courteous
but no one has the courage to be
hearty and true-Goethe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Something About Truth.

Truth is something infinitely great
er and more comprehensive than mere
fact; it is anything which records
reflects or symbolizes not only life
as it is, but life as it ought to be, and
as hopeful faith believes it sometime
somewhere will be-the opening of
window toward Heaven.-Caryl B
StOrrs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
East Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. %.
Just a SUGGESTION,

In writing this book l had one eye
on the stage and one eye on the NOV
ing pictures" PITY you didn't have
another eye to keep on the book You
might have improved it lot. LOU
isville Courier-Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Mayor RESIGNS Office.

Fort Madison.-Mayor A. P. Brown
has rendered his resignation to the
city council, assigning for his action,
the action OF the citizens in voting
favorably on the water franchise in a
special election. The mayor was op.
posed to the franchise. He claims the
citizens showed lack of faith in him by
putting the franchise through by q
large majority.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
PUTS BAN ON CHAIN PRAYERS
Illinois Postmaster Finds They Affect
Nerves Of Some Persons Who
Receive Them.

Belleville, ILL.,, Dec. 29.-Postal clerks
here were instructed by Philip Sopp,
local postmaster, not to deliver postal
cards bearing certain endless chain
prayer. The postmaster said he took
this action at the request of physi-
clan, who said the message accom-
panying the prayer had affected the
nerves of some recipients.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Wall Known Publisher Dead.

Fairf}eld.-CharlesM M. Junkin, pub
Usher of the Fairfield Ledger, died at
his home here as the result of stroke
Of apoplexy. He was 60 years old and
was one of tho best known newspaper
men of the state He was also prom
inent In politics.
Mr.. Junkin was engaged in business
with his brothers, Paul S. of Creston
been in active charge of the Ledger
since his father died. In addition to
his brothers, he leaves a wife and
family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
There were no events of importance
along the rest of the 'front.'"
NINE SUBMARINES DESTROYED
Paris Paper Says Many Teuton Sub
sea Boats Have Been Sunk in
the Mediterranean.

Paris, Dec. 29.-Nine German and
Austrian submarines have been sunk
or captured in the Mediterranean sea,
says the Figaro. The paper adds:
when official reports are compiled
it is believed that these figures will
be exceeded
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29

Can't Please the Neighbors.
The gods will be satisfied with the
best you can do. but the neighbors will
criticize you just as severely as ever.
old Saying.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
WASHINGTON HOTELS FILLED
Lord Aberdeen and Wife Are Forced
to Turn to Friends for As.
Sistance.

Washington. Dec. 29.-Because
WASHINGTON hotels were filed to over
flowing, Lord Aberdeen, former lord
lieutenant of Ireland, and Lady Aber-
deem. Washington's most distinguished
visitors in many months, were forced
to turn to friends for assistance. They
probably will be guests at the British
embassy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Fifteen Years for Meyer.

Fifteen Years Tor Meyer.
Winterset.-Fred Meyer, found gull
ty of second degree murder at his
trial on the charge of killing his wife
last July, was sentenced to fifteen
years in the penitentiary at Fort Mad
fson. Motion for a new trial of his
case was denied by Judge Loren, N.
Hays.
Meyers bond was fixed at $4,000
and steps we're taken to file an appeal
In his case His relatives are wealthy
and declare they will fight for his free
dom to the last.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Oepth Of Ignorance.

How ignorant that woman is, said
Mrs. Gaussip to her caller. "She and
I went to the Zoo the other day, and
! thought would laugh outright when
she called the giraffe a carafe. The
Joke of 1t was the animal wasn't a
giraffe at all. it was a camomile."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
WARDEN OSBORNE INDICTED
Sing Sing Head Made Subject of True
Bill in Prison Inquiry by County
Grand Jury.

White Plains, N. Y, Dec. 29.-Thom-
as Mott Osborne, warden of Sing Sing
prison, was indicted ON five counts
by tho Westchester county grand jury,
which has been investigating condi-
tons at the prison.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
PHYSICAL Limitation,

Uncle Jack asked little Celie if she
didn't want him to play with her.
"Oh, no." she said, we're playing
Indian, and you're no use, cause you're
scalped adS.'-Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
State Slow In Collecting.

0Iat6 0IO" III VUIIeCtIHE'
Cherokee-When state accountants
went over the books of Cherokee
seounty Off Gals a year ago the county
issued a warrant for about $500 to
-tay for the work. The state is sup
zpesed to pay the accountants and The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Weeds.

The earlier you ge'. the upper hand
Of the weeds, the more you lessen their
later power Of mischief. This is true
of other soil besides that of the gar
den.-Youth's Companion. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Irresistible.

Never argue with the barber. He
can, in three minutes, think of more
reasons why you should have mas
sage than you can confute in week.
Oklahoma City Times
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
CONTRACTORS NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received at
the county auditors office until noon
of January Bird, 1916, for the publfca-4
ton Of 800 copies TO the Auditor s An
nual Financial Report Of Delaware
County. Each copy is to contain 100
pages.
Dated this 21st day Of December,
1915.
c. H. BUNKER,
52wks2 Auditor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Beyond Doubt.

"The news dispatches" said Grout
p. Smith, glazing fixedly at Tennyson
J. Daft, state that poet has just
been sentenced to the penitentary
The proof that he was poet was con-
clusive."-Kansas City Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Safe Conduct Asked for MIX.

save Oo0ouCI %SNeo SoT WIN.
Washington, Dec. 29.-The state de.
partment instructed Ambassadors
Page at London and Sharp at Paris
to obtain safe conduct for a cargo of
condensed milk to feed the starving
babies of Germany. Citizens commit
tee for food shipments Of New York
declare that millions of babies in Ger
many are threatened with starvation
due to shortage in milk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Daily T.houCht.

Most potent, effectual for all work
whatsoever is wise planning, firm.
combining and commanding among
men.-Carlyle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
52Wks2
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
STATE OF IOWA, Delaware County.

STATE OF IOWA, Delaware County.
SIS. Zsl 3s#
To All Whom it May Concern:
You are hereby notified that the
last will of Robert Rodies, deceased.
has been filed, opened and read, and
Saturday, the 9Th day OF January, -.
D., 1916, fixed as the time, and the
court house in Manchester the Dhee
for hearing and proving the same.
Witness my hand and seal of sa1d
Court this 18th day OF Deoe0 u
Der, 1915. ls
A. o. STANGER,
51W3 Clerk District Court.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
Like QuSi;.,'Gs Attract,

We never know y greater character
unless there is i1 ourselves some
thing congenia! ::s :,-Channinx.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
THE MARKETS
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

FLOUR-Spring wheat. patent. Mime
apolis, wood or cotton. $3.50 to retail
trade, Minnesota and Dakota patents
S. 6O@5s0: lutte. straight. $5.s0@55o: first
clears H90Q5 10; second clears. jute. $3.a
@3.35; low grade. jute. @2.90@310; soft
wheat. patents. IS. 25@5. 40: rye flour. white
patents. &51o@5.s0 dark, &4.6o04.7o.
HAY-Market steady: choice now tim.
othy. SIG. 0o@l70 90: No. l new timothy. SAC
O15.oO: light clover mixed. $l3.00@1S.5o: No
timothy. 1l26o013.o0: heavy clover mixed
$11.0o@120o: No. 3 red top and grassy
othy. @7.0O@s.o0: clover. $sOoQn.0o; heated
and damaged. $3.0066.00: alfalfa, choice
SIS O00leO0: alfalfa, No. I. $1S00G14.00: a.
falfa, No. 2. u.oo0lloo.
Chicago. Dec. o.
BUTTER-Creamery. extras. S3c: extra
flrsts, 3l@s2c; drsts. 2e@90c; seconds. 2d
241sc; diaries. extra, 30c: nrsts. 5927c
seconds. 20@osc: packing stock. $4,000
ladies'. 2l12lhc.
EGGs-First, 27hc: ordinary nrsts. 2e6
26hc; miscellaneous lots. cases included
2l@27hc: cases returned. Dh927c: extra
s4h@a5hc; checks. 1b@1sc: dirties. l6019c;
storage, April, 204kQ21hc. .4
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys. 16c per ID.
chickens. fowls. s011hc: springs. 12Ac;
roosters. s1kc: ducks. 1870: geese. 11@l3kc
DRESSED POULTRY-Turkeys. young
22@22hc per h.: chickens. springs. $50
1870: fowls. 1oQ13c: ducks. 13@15c: geese
12@14c.
PoTAToEs-Minne;cta Dakota, white.
10000 per bu.: Wisconsin: white. 75@7sc
SWEET POTATOES-Bbls.. H.25G2.50:
hampers, 50c9$l.1o.
New York. Dec 2S
wHEAT-Lower trade fairly good: No.
l northern. $1.3sh; No. red. $1A; No.
hard winter $1.4l; No. Manitoba, 81. ssh
December. $1.3,k; May. $1.s2k.
yellow. S5kc.
OATS-Steady, inactive dealings: No.
white, 49c; No. 4 white, 46@47c: ungraded,
461S@54c.
Live Stock.
Chicago. Dec. g.
CATTLE-Steers, good to choice. 5000
1000: yearlings. good to choice. s7.75@10.0O
inferior steers, s4.750S.00; good to choice
heifers, $5OO@7.75: good to choice cows.
4,75671O: cutters. $3S0@4.50: Gamers 81. Is
@4.OO: butcher bulls S5.5o@700: bologna
bulls, s4.75@565: good to prime veal calves
S. 100000: heavy calves $7.501S50.
HOGS-Prime light butchers. s6.25@6 SIS:
fair to fancy light. $61o@l6.40; prime me-
dunn weight butchers. 24o@270 lbs. $500
$40: prime heavy butchers, 270@310 lbs.
$6.45@6. 65: heavy mixed packing. $6.0006 IS:
rough heavy packing $5.S5@6.15; pigs. fair
to good. $5.s5@6. 10: stays. IS. 75@6.40.
East Buffalo. N. Y, Dec. %.
CATTLE-Market fairly active: prime
steers. $s.5o@9.O0; butcher grades. 5000
s25.
CALVES1Market slow; Gull to choice.
A.5o@12.00.
choice lambs. 80. 0O@1O.25: Gull to fair, $500
@95o; yearlings. $s.o@9.Oo; sheep. 5000
7.00
HOGSMarket active; Workers. $500
$50; pigs, $6%@63; mixed. ks5@6. 80;
heavy. $o.9oR700; roughs. &6.10@Soe: stays.
A6O05&
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29
hot vinegar

To Remove Paint.
To remove paint from glass rub with
hot vinegar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-29

county IS supposed TO reimburse the
state. The warrant has never been
called for and is still in the court
house vaults here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-30
Moore Will Not Meet Huey,
the Chicago Challenger,
Until Middle of
September.

George W. Moore. wh" holds 'h'
three-cushion carrom billiard cham
ponship, has decided that he will not
play any title matches during June
July or August Under the rules gov
erning the championship trophy 10 play
or not to play in those months is OPP
tional with champion. He can COM
pei a challenger to play, but cannot De
compelled to play.
Moore's next opponent will be Will
lam b. iluey. of Chicago. who chal-
lenged the winner Of the Moore-De ORC
match. decided at the music hall OF the
New York Theatre on May 10. lluey
ght be forced to play between June
Il and -. Moore. however. viii not
ask him 70 play until between CORE
spending dates IN September.
II is quite likely that Alfredo de Orc
will he the next challenger. He has
expressed an intention 20 challenge,
which he will be eligible TO do on Tues
day. Thus far no other player has
signified a disposition to compete
against the victor in the prospective
Moorc-Huey match. Nevertheless, a
challenge issued tomorrow will be an
obstacle TO the Cuban, who is re-
strained from challenging until twelve
days after his defeat by Moore.
The run Of Is in the three-cushIon
carrom billiards made by Charles
NORM. of Chicago. in a game against
Frank Benson at ST LOUIS. May 2l, will
probably be accepted as the pro-
fessional record and supplsnt the high
run Of Is made by George W. Moore.
1t was made in a tournament in which
the players competed for gate receipts,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-30
CRAVESEND SHOW
DRAWS BIG ENTRY
Prizes Offered for To.morroW's
Glasses Attract Stars In
MANY Divisions.

The Long Island Kennel Club will
hold its annual show at the Gravesend
racetrack, Brooklyn, tomorrow. There
are about six hundred dogs entered
and the entries make a total of about
one thousand.
The leading breeds are English bull
dogs. with 43 dogs; Pekingese spsniels
with As; Pomeranians, 81: French bull
dogs, 80; Boston terriers, Is; Airedsles
40; English toy spaniels, 81, and Japa-
nese spanlels, l6.
Charles Perrin, of the famous Wick
cry Kennels, will judge the Airedale
terrier classes and the leading kennel
owners in the East have entered their
crack terriers for Mr.. PERKINS, inspec-
ton. Another judge who has drawn a
heavy entry is Mrs. William T. Drew
of the Drewstone Kennels, Mount Yer
ron, y. Y. She will judge the English
bulldog classes.
Mrs. Msdge Thorpe, the international
toy dog judge, will handle Pekingese
and Pomeranians.
Judging will start at 1890 q. m, and
all exhibitors are requested TO be
prompt, so that the work may be COM
pleted in time to allow for the whippet
races which will take place at the con-
clusion of the judging
Ten OF the leading racing whippets
have been entered for this feature, and
a handsome trophy will 60 to the win
ner of the three heats.
Special cars will leave the Brooklyn
Bridge at 9 and 9:l5, going direct to
the grounds. A trolley also will leave
Broadway ferry, Brooklyn, at 9 a. m.
These cars will return at the conclu-
sion Of the judging.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-30
ELLERSLIE STUD SALE
Yearlings To Go Under Ham
mer with Haggin Horses.

ARRANGEMENTS have been made for
the sale OF the yearlings Of Arthur b
Hancock's Ellcrslie Stud, in Aibcrmarle
County, Virginia, AZ Sheepshead BAY
on June Is This sale Will follow the
sale Of the last ycarllngs that VIII
come from tho late James Is. Nag
gins famous Elmendorf stud, IN Ken
lucky. the estate having decided to
dispense the thoroughbred stud left b.
Mr.. Haggin last fall. The Powers
Hunter Company will conduct the sale.
The sale will be held at the liaggin
barn on the Neck Road. opposite the
side entrance Of the old Sheepshead
Bay racetrack.
Mr. Hancock, now one OF the first
half dozen breeders in The United
States, had great success last season
with the -year-olds he bred at
Ellerslie, three seasons before, An
drew ~, Coquettc. Embroidery, oolto,
Gaelic. Brian Boru and Carbide, all
having won distinction in the United
States and Canada
All Of the colts which raced last sea
son showed speed. and such OF them
as have raced this season have man,
Tested disposition to 90 on. More
over. Celandria. n full sister OF Co
quette, is considered by many expert
Judges who saw her race IN Maryland
10 be as smart youngster as the
Eastern racing season has produced SO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-30
A bill OF SALE"
FOR PROTECTION
OF DOG OWNERS
Dog Lovers Association
Aims to Discourage Sale
of Unsound Animals.

The Dog Lovers Protective Associa-
ton Of America, Inc, James Gardner
Rossman, 60 Wall Street, New York,
president, has just made public the
STANDARD bill of sale" which the or
ganization advocated some time ago.
This "bill of sale" will discourage the
sale of unhealthy and unsound dogs
and misrepresentation by INSCRIPTION
dealers. On the reverse side of the bill
is a health and Identification certificate
In this bill Of sale the "Bertlllon
system" of measurements and charac-
terstics is intelligently applied TO dogs
The identification certificate will be
useful in case of loss. theft or contes,
as to ownership Of dogs.
There have been several important
legal contests in and around New York
during the last few months TO establish
the rightful owner of dog. Only last
week such case took up practically
an entire court day of Brooklyn court
DO you own a dog" asks the Dog
Lovers Association. "If so, have him
'Bertilloned,' so that you can accurate
ly describe the dog in case Of loss or
theft"
The bill of sale sets forth concisely
the terms of sale mot necessarily the
price paid, as this is not always done
even in real estate transactions) and
the representations and warranties, If
any, made by the seller. The use Of
the veterinary's health and identified
tion certificate is optional with the
prospective purchaser.
A number OF the leading veterinari-
ans of New York who also are member
Of the Dog Lovers Protective Associa-
ton have signified willingness to
make the examinations and take the
Bertillon measurements at their Offices
for a nominal fee, and where veteri-
narians are not available reputable
physicians may be secured to do the
work
Possible substitution OF dogs intend
ed for shipment may be further safe
guarded, if necessary, BY a tag certifi-
cate, under the seal Of a veterinarian,
placed around the dogs neck at the
time the examination is made.
Printed copies of this bill of sale will
be furnished upon application 70 the
Dog Lovers Protective Association of
America, Inc, 60 Wall Street, at cost
OF printing plus postage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-30
SHOW JUDGES SELECTED
Widely Known Fanciers to
Officiate at Southampton.

Plans for the second annual bench
show of the Southampton Kennel Cluo,
to be held on the grounds of the
Meadow Club on Saturday. July 10. are
already we'll under way. The following
judges have been selected:
Theodore Ofermsn terriers. Welsh terriers.
Bed ngtOu terriers. Seaiyhem terriers. Dandie Din
mont terriers Aheiae terriers. SKYE terriers, black
and titan terriers. Yorkshire terriers.
Sergeant Price Irish terriers. Scottish terriers.
West Highland terriers. collies Smooth and rough
shetland sheepdog.. Dalmatians, wnippets Maltese
terriers. bull terriers.
H. h Bloodgood-St Benards. retriesen. pugs.
Griron Khortss Schpperkes. Chihushus, Italian
sreyhounds Eshmos. Newfoundlsnds. mastins.
otterhounds bloodhounds. chidren's classes and
msceli aneous classes.
Theodore r Crane French poodles. toy poodles.
Old English sheepdogs.
T.. b. Chase All settlers and pointers.
W r. Lowe--All sporting spsniels.
Mrs James Schsrner French bulldogs.
Ms Ralph Thomas-Russian volfhounds.
G. Miran Wharton American foIhounds. Eng
lish 'oNhounds beagles.
Mrs T. f. McGlinchey-Roston terriers.
Mrs II Mckeuns PultZ-Pomeranisns
Mrs Charles H. Lester Dachshunde. Pekinsese.
grirons
Mrs Victor GroSse-Great Danes
pr ROY H. peck-German boxers. bulldogs
Il u Ruggle,- German and Begian shcepdogs.
Mrs VI. ki-sOn-Toy spaniels
Mrs A Neyhart-Chow elbows. Samoyedes.
john " Patten- GrcyhOunds, Irish wofhounds,
Scottish deerhounds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-30
Durb0rOW Tries To-Day
To Beat Swimming Mark
who has corrected many little faults in
his .trnka Il wonld be well IL all pY-

who has corrected many little faults in
his stroke. 1t would be well if all ex-
ponents of water endurance paid more
attention to form and secured COM
petent instruction. Too many rely on
strength and stamina rather than on
style. II is probable that Brown has
bettered his speed TO the extent Of
three or four minutes to the mile in
the last couple CT months. Swimmers
should remember that constant coach
ing is actually necessity, for costly
faults are often incurred and go un-
noticed, unless an outsider calls atten-
tion TO them.
George Meehan, Of Boston, winner
last July Of The Tribune marathon
swim to Sandy Hook, has started open
water swimming, and will defend the
three-mile New England title, which he
holds.
The swimming committee Of the
Panama-Pacifc Exposition is making
an effort 10 secure the entry of the
New York Athletic Club water polo
team for its championship tournament.
but il is feared some of the players
will be unable to take the long trip.
Henry Elionsky, of New Haven. will
shortly undertake to swim the Niagara
Rapids, feat which has cost the lives
of several famous watermen, including
that of Captain Webb, the first to sue
coed in crossing the English Channel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-30
Bishop Doane On
Mission of Dog

William Cromwell Dosne. Bishop Of
tho Protestant Episcopal Church. VINO
died In May. 1913. was known ss .
great lover Of dogs and was Invariably
accompanied In his daily walks about
Albany, N. r.. BY ono Of his fsvorfe
animals. A short time before his death
Bishop Doane wrote tho following on
the mission Of the Dos"i
~ am quito sure he thinks thss I am
God
since he IL God on whom each one de-
ponds
For life. and all things that his bounty
sends
Ny dear. odd dosJ most constant Of all
friends;
Not quick to mind. but quicker far
thsnI
To Him whom God know and own
his eye.
Deep brown and liquid. watches for
my nod;
He IL moro patient underneath the rod
Than I, when God His wise correction
sends.
Ho looks love at me, deep - words e'er
spake;
And from mo never crumb or sup will
take
But he ways thanks with his most
vocal tail;
And when some crashing nolse wakes
all his fear
He 4. content and quiet N I'm near.
secure that my protection will prevail; :
So. faithful. mindful. thankful, trust
ful. ne
Tells me what unto my God should