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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08

Mrs. C. B. Harris and Mrs. Chas.
Keiser were visitors in Dubuque Fri
day
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
.4n.n MANCHESTEk IOWA WEpNESNAY' DECEMBEk 1910

PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE
TO SlXTY.F0URTH congress
Definite PLAN INCREASE STANDING FORCE OF
REGULARS AND 100000 CITIZEN SOLDIERS.
DECLARES GREATEST DANGER TO COUNTRY FROM WITHIN ITS BORDERS
For Defense
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
Congregational.
limited Brethren Church.

1890. Morning worship. Theme OF
sermon, ''Life's Wayside Opportuni-
ties" Sunday school at 11:45. Ev-
ening service, 7:30, subject, 1.-The use
of the Common Place"
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
on Thursday afternoon at Mrs. kul-
berg's and the following afternoon
will serve an oyster supper at the
hcane of Miss Clara Wieser.
Mid week service on Thursday ev-
enirg at the parsonage. subject, "Com
fort" Lesson study, II Thess. ch- l.
The Ta1itha cumi Club will meet
with Luva Pinch on Saturday after
noon at o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
Presbyterian.

Subject for the sermon Sunday
morning is "Christ's Challenge Sab
bath school at 11:45; Pastors class
at 4:3O; Christian Endeavor at $3.50.
In the evening the pastor will give
the third of series of sermons on
preparation for Christ" The theme
for the evening sermon will be, 1.-The
Royal Lime of David"
- Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at .7:3O. Acts the 10th chapter. Follow
ing the prayer, meeting the training
class will convene.
=. Congregational.
1880 a. m. Morning worship. Ser
mon theme: Shall the United States
Prepare for War?
1900. Sunday school and Mems
Class.
$3.50. Junior Endeavor.
$3.50. Young Peoples meeting.
7:3O. Evening worship. The second
of the Christmas lectures will he
given, on The Hills of Nazareth and
The Childhood Days of Jesus, Illus
trated by so sterecpticon views, most
of them from modern photographs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
FRICK TO MAKE GOOD
LOSSES OF CHILDREN
Millionaire to See That Pitts
burgh Tots Do Not Lose
Through Bank Failure.

vailed in the hearts of Pittsburgh
school children today as a result of the
announcement by H. c. Frick, mil
lionaire coal magnate, that he will pay
in full as a Christmas gift all the ac-
counts of the Al 900 children depositors
in the Pittsburgh bank for savings
which was closed here last Wednesday
by order of the state department of
banking. The deposits amount to
Sl67 1868, and payment will be made
in cash just as soon as the necessary
arrangements al be completed which
will probably be about January 8.
In order to induce children 70 save, a
school savings fund was started many
years ago. Through an agreement
with the city board of education bank
collectors visited the 1872 schools in the
city weekly. Penny by penny the de-
posits of the children increased until
they amounted to nearly $4,000. Then
a few days before Christmas
ment was made that the bank had
been closed and a gloom fell over the
city.
When Mr.. Frick, who is in New York
was informed hat thousands of chill
dren We're depoSitors he at once COM
municated with H. c. McEldowney,
president of another local bank and an
nounced that he would take care of the
fund in such a way that the school
children would not lose a cent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
John BULL TAKES
No NAVY CHANCES
Britain Has Laid Down and
Finished More Naval TONNAGE
Since War Began Than
Uncle Sam Owns.

London, Dec. 25.-While British
newspapers are not permitted to COM
ment on the operations of the navy
cally nothing abou the movements of
the fleet and it's growth since the out
break of the war. a few facts in con-
nection with the fleet have become
known to a small circle. These may be
summarized as follows:
Admiral Jellicoe is virtually dictator
of the navy and the entire ]organiza-
ton has absolute faith in him. His ac-
tiVities are ;hrouded in mystery, but
the navy is satisfied that when the
test comes he will be prepared to
obliterate the German fleet.
Every available yard in the British
island is working right around the
clock in turning out ships at an I'M
precedented rate. Great Britain has
laid down or completed more vessels
since the war began than the entire
tonnage in the American navy. This
means that within a year the British
navy will be about 800 per cent strong
er than Americas, unless Germany de-
stroys a section Of the fleet.
The navy is satisfied that the sub
marine issue has been solved, as far
as offensive operations are concerned.
Hundreds of small craft have virtually
driven the German submarines from
the vicinity of England, while a net
Of steel, with aeroplanes operating
overhead. has established a permanent
lane across the channel, SO that traffic
between France n England is carried
on without interruption.
The admiralty has enough small YES
sells to handle the submarines and it
now is bending all of it's efforts to the
construction of dreadnaughts and bat
tie cruisers.
The dreadnaughts are being con-
structed along lines that are virtually
identical with the plans prepared for
the latest American vessels of the first
line. The battle cruisers, with slight
.deviations. are built on the lines of
the Queen Elizabeth, which has been
used in operations against the Darda-
nelles.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
CARRANzA BEGINS
REBUILDING WORK
Mexico Practically Bankrupt
But Chief Will Try to Get
Along For While With
out Loan.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Unofficial in
formation has been received here that
General Carranza will try to run the
defacto government in Mexico with
cut seeking a foreign loan until some
month hence, because OF the prevail
ing high price of money. An effort
will be made hex month to finance a
federal bank, but funds obtained for
his purpose would not be available
for government use, although the new
banking system is expected to do
much toward restoring the country's
credit.
Although Mexico is practically bank
rupt, he treasury empty and the ma
o debt increased, Carranza is said
to believe that with a policy of econ
omy his provisional administration
will be able to conduct itself for some
time merely by using the ordinary re-
sources of the country. The necessity
for this course is urgent, for aside from
the question of price, it is said Mexico
would have difficulty providing secur-
ity that wou be acceptable to the
American bankers, who would be de-
pended upon to float n loan.
General CarranZa apparently is con-
fident in the belief that there will be
an enormous increase in business, aft
er the restoration of peace, and that
the increased port receipts, especially
at the northern ports OF entry, and the
taxes incident to resumption of bust
ness will be sufficient for the time
being.
A Christmas message expressing the
confidence of the de facto government
in the early restoration of order in
Mexico was sent throughout Mexico by
CarranZa officials.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
NAVAL BOARD SEEKS
TO DOUBLE PROGRAM
Experts Plans Call For Ex-
penditure of $300,OOO,00o
Instead Of 500, 600, 900

Washington. ID. c., Dec. 27.-Publica-
lion yesterday of the original special
report of the general board of the navy
revealed that it's recommendations for
a building program at first far ex-
ceeds that agreed upon by the admin
istration. The fact that the board had
urged a policy which would make this
American nav equal the strongest
afloat by 1925 already has been dis
closed.
The program for the first year as
recommended by the board, calls for
the construction of eight capital ships,
with an equally large program for
other craft at an eXtimated cost or
about $500. 600, 900 as compared with
four capital ships and other neces-
sary craft at a cost of approximately
500, 000, 600 for the first yea under the
ADMINISTRATORS plan.
The report was made public by Sec
rotary Daniels, who ordered its prepa-
ration when the administration first
began consideration of the national de-
tense policy. 1t has been declared by
critics of the administration thai the
report was suppressed in part by the
nav department and, if published.
would reveal the administrations
building plans to be inadequate.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
REBUILT STOMACH
HAS ADVANTAGES
Owner Must Eat Dozen Times
Daily-New Tummy Size
of Tennis Ball.


Baltimore. Md. Dec. 27.-5urgeons
connected with the University hospital
are much interested in an operation
performed several days ago. when a
large portion OF the stomach of Har-
old b. Arnold was removed and a new
digestive organ formed from the I'M
affected tissues, slightly smaller than
the ordinary tennis ball. was put In
its place. His condition is now greatly
improved, and he receives predigested
food through a glass tube.
covery of Arnold, he will have to re-
ceive nolrishment at least a dozen
times a day because of the minute
ness of his stomach. 1t is SO small now
that 1T will only contain the noun
OF liquid held by an ordinary teacup.
Physicians state that it will be inn
possible for him to swallow more than
half a teacup Of any liquid.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30

WIFE d., WOULD
ADOPT GIRL, 20
Chicago Woman Seeks
Big Daughter to Drive
AWay Loneliness.

Chicago, Dec. PIN. w. Taggart,
nephew of Tom Taggart, Of Indiana.
wants to adopt a ~"grownup" daughter
for his 2~4-year-old wife. The prin-
cipal reason advanced for desiring a
big daughter is thai Mrs. Taggart
wants somebody to talk to.
Taggarts business keeps him away
from home on occasions. The Tag
CARTS ave been married almost two
years, and they have a baby daugh-
ter, but during the absence of Tag
CART conversation in the home is eX-
tremely one sided, from the young
wife's point Of view.
Il don't like to talk to strangers"
she said, and it is simply fierce at
times. We talked it over and decided
that we ought to adopt a girl Did
enough to appreciate a good home and
who will be a regular companion and
helpmate for me when my husband is
away"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
SAYS PACIFIC COAST
LEADS IN SUICIDES
Insurance Company's Report
Shows San Francisco Had
234 In Year.

New York. Dec. 27.-Suicide on the
Pacific coast last year was more fro
quent than in other parts Of the coun-
try, and San Francisco leads all Amer
ican cities in this respect, according to
figures given out here by the Pruden-
tial Life Insurance company.
In 100 cities throughout the United
States. 1882 persons exited by the sui
eide route during 1914. This Is at the
rate of 20.3 for each 100, 900 of popula-
ton.
In San Francisco PA suicides were
reported, q rate of 52.i. la Diego.
Sacramento, Los Angeles and Oakland
followed in the order named as regards
rate.
The male suicides outnumbered the
female 3 to /.
The report shows a higher proper
lion than any year since 1909.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
GLOOMY SPIRIT OF WAR is
FELT THROUGHOUT BRITAIN

London, Dec 25.-The celebration OF
England's second Christmas of the war
is being devoted mainly to the soldiers
Several thousand of them have come
from the front on cave. These men,
with the large forces in the home
camps and the thousands in hospitals,
are being entertained at dinners, con-
certs and theaters. in every town OF
the United Kingdom there is some
celebration for soldiers and sailors.
More than 1.500.0 900 packages have
been employed for the last week to
carry the army mails. The railway
soldiers, many of them just from the
trenches and covered with mud. They
carry Prussian helmets, rifles, KNAPP
sacks, shells and other souvenirs of
battle. Committees of men and women
meet these men, feed them and help
them on their way into the provinces.
Even the German prisoners in Eng
land are enjoying elaborate Christmas
celebrations. AT bennington hall, the
place of confinement of a majority OF
the officers. so many packages are be-
ing received from Germany that the
village postoffice has been compelled
to enlarge it's staff. The German Off
GERS have made large purchases of tur-
keys, geese, wines and beer. The Ger
man civilians interned in Alexandra
palace III London are having concerts
and theatrical performances.
Family gatherings as a rule are
smaller and quieter tina usually.
Dark days. with heavy rain. d to
the gloom of the war. Singers giving
Christmas carols in the streets in eve
nings Of Christmas week TOR pennies
have almost disappeared.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
IBEGs TWO YEAR JAIL
TERM TO LEARN TRADE

Joliet, H., Dec. 25.-An appeal 10 be
permitted to enter the state peniten-
siary for two years to learn the paint
ing trade has been received by War
den thinner from James Foley, a 30
year-old mute Of Chicago. Foley's let
ter said he was raised in a New York
ever since leaving, being unable to get
any work except as a railroad section
hand or q deck hand.
II don't mind being in JAIL" wrote
Foley. What is two years to me, to
a life as a bum? And then. when re-
leased, / will know a trade and be in
dependent"
The letter has been referred to the
Volunteer Prison league.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
WINDOW GLASS CONCERN
DECLARES BIG DIVIDEND

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 25.-Stockhold-
ers of the American Window Glass
Machine company were notified this
morning that the directors yesterday
had ordered a dividend OF 81 a share
in 60 days. This disbursement reflects
the extraordinary prosperity of the
window glass industry, due largely to
the withdrawal Of Belgium from the
international market. and the activity
OF the building trades in this country.
Leading window glass men said that
orders for window glass from abroad
were pressing In this market, some
being for quantities as high ~ 10000
and $4,000 boxes for q customer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
MARRIAGE CEREMONY
PERFORMED ON CREDIT

Hammond, Ind. Dec. 25.-Charles
Solomon married Jennie Taylor, 70,
Judge f. H. kenney officiating. At the
conclusion Of the ceremony Solomon
said, IN have to stand you off, for
I'm broke" kenney told the bride
groom it was not his custom to perform
marriage ceremonies on tick.
We'll, squire, it will nave to be tick
this time" said solomon. You have
done it and can't undo it, The BRIDE
groom said he did not know his age.
He said his parents told him he was
born before the war, but he did not
know whether they meant the civil or
Mexican war.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
REVOLT IN CHINA
AGAINST MONARCH
Tsai 40 Leads Revolution In
Five Provinces to Fore
stall Abandonment
of Republic.

Picking. Dec. 27.-The gov
eminent troops in the province OF
Yunan have Joined the reyolu-
tionists under Tsai 40, who has
declared the province independent
and guaranteed the safety Of
foreigners.
The revolutionary forces nov
number 5000.
Peking. China, Dec. PA revolu-
tionist1c movement, under the leader
ship of Tsai 40. former military
chief of Yunan, has broken out.
The Chinese government has sent 30
600 soldiers to quell the revolt.
The troops have been sent from SEE
Chuen province, in western China, Dor
dering on Tibet. The uprising started
at Yuan Nanfu in Yunan province.
Tsai 40 is a bitter opponent of the
proposed monarchy.
The government troops of Yunan
province have not joined the revolt.
the latest advices indicating that they
are still loyal. The n~eighborinp prov
inces are not affected.
Tsai 40 recently resigned a bureau
chiefship at Picking. alleging his health
had failed. He returned secretly to
Yunan. where he had been the most
prominent leader under DIR. Sun Vat
Sen, the once provisional president of
China, who of late is reported to have
been conducting revolutionary propa-
ganda.
1t will required about two weeks of
marching through the mountains fo,
the troops from Sze-Chuen to reacl,
Yunan. =
Announcement from Picking of the
outbreak of n revolutionary movement
in Yunan province follows shortly the
receipt of private reports that five Chi
nese provinces. including Yunan, had
declared their independence of the rule
of Yuan Shi Kai. The other provinces
named in the previous reports were
K~wangtung, Kiangsi, Kweichow and
Sze-Chuen. 1t is from the last named
province that today's dispatches state
troops have been sent into Yunan,
which lies just to the south Of SEE
Chuen and is the southermost province
of China. The area of Yunan is about
49, 500 squar miles and it has q pop
ulation estimated at 12.G00.000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
SPELL OF WAR RESTS LESS
HEAVILY UPON PETIT PARIS

Paris, Dec. 25.-The second Christ
mas eve of the war was even less
solemn than the first. Parisians are
becoming accustomed to the unusual
conditions imposed by the war and,
although no restaurants were permit
ted to remain open all night, the bou-
leyards were thronged until a late
hour and the traditional booths en-
loved an unusually good trade in toys
and candy.
Hundreds of soldiers in french grey,
Relgians in blue and British in khaki
relieved the somher colors worn by
civilians. A brilliant full moon made
up for the restrained lighting of the
streets. Theaters and moving picture
places were crowded to capacity.
Services in all churches were attend
ed as rarely before. the congregations
hcing impressivelN devotional.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
MARRIAGE HABIT WITH
THIS CHAP; 20 WIVES

Townsville, Ga. Dec. 25.-Malachi
Jenkins is a Thomas county negro who
confesses to having entered the matri-
monial state just % times. Malachi's
latest mate lives in Lowndes county
and, being anxious to see her again and
weary OF the separation. he broke jail
here and made his way to her home.
his family. the police went on a still
hunt for Jenkins. He liz now in his
old cell, where he probably will have
to remain for some time longer.
Ten of jenkins wives attempted to
visit him at the county Jail in one day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
GREEK STEAMER FIRED
UPON BY SUBMARINE

New York, Dec. 25.-The Greek
steamer Icannina arrived today from
Piraeus and reported having been
fired upon by a submarine, nationality
unknown, when about 80 miles off Ka-
lamata, Greece. Captain Hajapis said
the submarine pursued the steamer for
some distance before firing a shell.
which fell so yards off the starboard
side OF the steamer.
The Icannina then stopped and the
submarine passed close to the steamer.
but submerged efter seeing the Greek
Mar on h vessel.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
CLAIM CHAMP CLARK
HAS PRESIDENCY Bee
Speakers Lieutenants Are Said
to Be Feeling Out Senti-
ment For Him.

Washington. Dec. 27.-That lieu
tenants of Speaker Champ Clark are
making a big underground campaign
to force the nomination of Clark for
president. If Wilson should decline to
run. or be eliminated, is declared in
prominent eastern papers today.
The reports are known here to have
substantial basis. However. there is
every reason to believe President Will
son seeks the nomination and that
neither the Clark men nor the Bryan
efforts to undermine him will be ef-
fectiva.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30

mas with his family at Potsdam. A
slight inflammation of the cellular
tissues" about which no further bulle-
tin has been issued. confines him to
the apartment. but not to bed, and he
was able to attend the celebration OF
he Hohenzollern family Christmas
tree, or rather Christmas trees, whici
entertainment. as usual, was held this
Christmas eve in the big hall in the
new palace.
The emperor. empress, their daugh-
ter, daughtersinlaw and grandchildren
each had an Individual Christmas
tree, graduated in size, on which his or
her gifts We're arranged and also gifts
for the sons unable to leave the front.
Before the family Christmas tree
celebration at the palace each princess
attended Christmas exercises and later
superintendent the distribution Of gifts
at public celebrations held under her
special patronage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
TOWN NOW so GOOD
POLICE COURT is IDLE

Nevada, Mo-, Dec. 25.-On account
of the decrease in crime in Nevada and
a shortage in the funds providing for
the city's upkeep. the city council has
instructed the city counselor to draw
up an ordinance providing for the abo-
lition of the police court.
Since the voting out of the saloons In
Nevada in June, 1913. crime has been
on the decrease and not enough fines
have beer collected to pay the salary
Of the po"cs ..idge.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
GERMANY CELEBRATES HOLIDAY
IN HER TRADITIONAL FASHION

~ TEN nAOIb tSlNAL FAS1ION
Berlin, (via London). Dec. 25.-Ger-
many is celebrating the second war
Christmas under the worst conceiv-
able climatic conditions. Snow had
been steadily falling throughout the
entire empire for a week, giving every
promise of a white Christmas, but a
4-hou ain has converted the Yule-
tide snow mantle to deep mud and
Slush.
In spirit. however. the nation is
making of it a cheerful Christmas. En-
couraged by the long record of Ger
man victories and the satisfactory
conclusion of the Serbian campaign
and having made up their minds to no
immediate prospect of peace, the peo-
pie generally seem determined to
ignore the probability of an indefinite
continuation of the war n minor
discomforts. such as bread cards and
other food regulations and will cele-
brate the great German festival in the
traditional spirit.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
HUGE GRENADE CONTRACT
Is PLACED IN AMERICA

Kew York, Dec. 25.-Contracts for
100, 600. 900 hand grenades for the
French government. 1t was announced
here. were placed today with q syndl-
cate of eastern Pennsylvania iron
founders. The prize ~as not stated
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
KAISER SPENDS HOLIDAY
MirA FAMILY AT POTSDAM

Berlin. via London). Dec. 25.-Em-
peror William this year, pecause Of his
indispositlen. was able to spend Christ
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30

About one-third OF the nations food
bill goes for meat, and the meat ma
penditure.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-03-08
OCALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS
IF you any department, phone 100

and aunt, DR.. and Mrs. w. K. Lane.
Miss Helen was a visitor two years
ago and her young friends are extend
ing her glad welcome
Mrs. Lane Entertained for Miss Jones
Saturday afternoon Mrs. W. K.
Lane was hostess to a lovely party at
which she entertained twenty girls in
honor of her young niece, Miss Helen
Jones, who had just arrived from
Trenton, n J.. for an extended visit.
Mrs. Lane had her home on East
Broadway in pretty attire. When the
guests had all arrived, they were ask
ed TO draw strings and Miss Louise
Rentz, the one getting the string with
a lettered card, was told to pull it I'M
til a prize appeared. The prize came
as complete surprise to all, for it
was none other than the honor guest,
whom no one knew was in the city.
Winter before last, Miss Helen spent
several months with her uncle and
aunt and she has many friends here
who are delighted to welcome her
back, among them being the guests at
this pretty party.
Games were played for an hour or
more, after which the hostess assist
ed by little Misses Elizabeth Murray,
Marguerite and Clifton Sexton, serv-
ed dainty refreshments. With the re-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-03-08

have the sympathy of friends in their
recent double bereavement. Friday
their brother, Mr.. A. J. Zetrouer, died
at his home at Rochelle and Tuesday
their mother, Mrs. Charlotte K. Zet-
rouer, after a lingering illness passed
away at the hospital in Gainesville.
Mrs Richard Dodge OF Clearwater
is the guest of her parents, DR.. and
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-03-08

Mrs. Caruthers of Anthony IS
guest at the home of Mrs. Frances
Howse, coming in to be with Mrs.
Howse during her illness.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-03-08

Mrs. w. V. Newsom, coming especial
ly to see her father. who has been i'll
since Christmas.