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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
PAN-AMERlCANISM HAS
NONE OF EMPIRES SPIRIT.
Economic Adjustments Inevitable With
in the Next Generation.

Economic Adjustments Inevitable With
in the Next Generation.
The moral is that the states Of Amer
lea are not hostile rivals, but COOP
Grating friends, and that their grow
ing sense Of community Of interest.
alike in matters political and in mat
ters economic. is likely to give them a
tional affairs and in the political his
tory of the world. 1t presents them as
in a very deep and true sense unit
in world affairs. spiritual partners.
standing together because thinking to-
gether. quick with COMMON sympathies
and common ideals. Separated, they
are subject to all the cross currents Of
the confused politics of world Of hos
tile rival::ies: united in spirit and pur-
pose. they cannot be disappointed Of
their peaceful destiny.
This is pan-Americanism. 1t has none
of the spirit of empire in it. 1t is the
embodiment. the effectual embodiment
Of the spirit of law and independence
and liberty and mutual service.
The president calls attention to the
meeting in Washington recently of
representatives of the pan-American
republics and says that economic ad-
iustment is inevitable in the next gen
Grafton.
No one who really comprehends the
spirit of the great people for whom we
are appointed to speak can fail to per
ceive that their passion is for peace
their genius best displayed in the prac
tice Of the arts of peace Great democ
racies are not belligerent. They do moi
seek or desire war. Their thought Is
OF Individual liberty and Of the free
labor that supports life and the un-
censored thought that quickens it.
Conquest and dominion are not in our
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
~ GLOWING is the message OF
n President Wilson delivered at
Joint session of the senate and

house at the beginning of the
Sixty-fourth congress-:
Gentlemen of the COngreSS-Slnce
last had the privilege of addressing
you on the state of the Union the war
of nations on the other side of the sea.
which had then only begun to disclose
it's portentous proportions. has extend
ed it's threatening and sinister scope
until it hus swept within its flame
some portion Of every quarter of the
globe, not excepting our own hemi-
sphere, has altered the whole face of
international affairs, and now presents
prospect OF reorganization and re-
construction such as statesmen and
peoples have never been called upon
to, attempt before.
The president tells how this country
practiced neutrality and declares that
he hopes that when the time comes
for readjustment and recuperation this
country will be Of infinite service. Re
ferring to Central and South American
problems, the president declares that
we should retain undated the spirit
which has inspired us throughout the
whole life of our government and
which was so frankly put into words
by President Monroe.
We have been put to the test in the
case Of Mexico, and we have stood the
test. Whether we have benefited Mex
leo by the course we have pursued re-
mains to be seen. Her fortunes are In
her own hands, But we have at least
proved that we will not take advan-
tage Of her in her distress and under
take to impose upon her an order and
government Of our own choosing. Lib
,erty is often u fierce and intractab Bile
thing. to which no boHnds be set
and to v hich no bounds of a. few
mems choosing ought ever to be set.
Every American who has drunk at
the true fountains of principle and tra-
tlition must subscribe without reserva-
ton to the high doctrine Of the Vir-
yinia bill of rights. which in the great
days in which our government was set
up was everywhere among us accept
ed as the creed of free men. That doc
trine is, '"rhar government is or ought
~ Uc LII luC ~OAAAAOA OSAS
tit. protection and security of the peo-
pie. nation or community" that ''of
all the various modes and forms OF
government. that is the best which is
capable Of producing the greatest de-
gree Of happiness and safety and is
most effectually secured against the
danger. Of malauminstlati ton, and that
when any government shall be found
inadequate or contrary to these pur
poses a majority of the community
hath an indubitab.e. inalienable, and
indefeasible right to reform. alter Or
abolish it in such manner as shall be
Judged most conducive. to the public
veal" We have unhesitatingly ap-
piled that heroic principle to, the case
of Mexico and now hopefully await
the rebirth Of the troubled republic.
which had 50 much Of which to purge
itself and so little sympathy from any
outside quarter in the radical but nee
essary process. We will aid and be-
friend Mexico, but we will not coerce
her. and our course with regard to her
ought to be sufficient proof to all Amer
lea that we seek no political suzerainty
or selfish control.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08

Editor w. S. Beels of Hopkinton,
was business visitor in Manchester
Rev. Mr.. Hubbel went to Floyd,
Iowa, Friday morning, where he spent
several days.
Mrs. Fred Blair and children and
Mrs. Blair's mother, Mrs. Sheldon,
were visitors In Waterloo last Satur-.
day.
Mrs. Charles Hickman OF Chicago,
is a guest in the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. e. Huene. Mrs.
Hickman will be Joined here later
by her husband for a visit over the
holidays.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
United Brethren church will serve an
oyster supper at the home of Miss
Clara Wise, on Friday evening of this
week The public is cordially in.
vited.
Manchester friends of Mr.. Ro-
bert Fisher regret to- learn that he
has been confined to his home for
several weeks by illness. At times
his condition has been serious. His
friends hope that he may soon have
the better of his ailment and be
able to be about among his old
friends. sae s&
Arthur French, who has been
working for an oil company at De
Witt, Iowa, during the past five
weeks, arrived in the city Tuesday
for a visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. S. French. He was accom-
panied here by his three sons, who
are still visiting in the home Of
their grand parents. Mr. French was
on his way to Waterloo.
Med Seeds, who has been doing
electrical construction work in Man.
chester during the past season, leaves
about the 18th of January for Sche-
nectady, New York, to enter the
General Electric company's training
school, to complete his electrical
work. Mr.. Seeds has applied him.
self to his chosen line of work with
a determination that will some day
put him among the leading elec-
tricians. .'..,l. ''.l.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
c. ]. SEEDS ELECTED
BANK PRESIDENT
SUCCEEDS VIM. c. CAWLEY AS
i HEAD OF POPULAR BANKING
s INSTITUTION.
MEETING POSTPONED until MONDAY
Cashier, Assistant Cashier and Book.
keeper Elected Next Monday,
q. At Adjourned Meeting.

At the annual meeting of the Dela~
ware County State Bank on Monday,
December 9Th, William C. Caw1ey,
declined to be reelected as head Of
the institution, after twenty-five
years of faithful and efficient service.
AT the meeting on Monday, ..Chas. J.
Seeds, who has served the bank in
the capacity of cashier since 1894, was
chosen president Of the bank, and
Mr.. Cawley was chosen chairman Of
& the board of directors.
Owing to the enforced absence of a
number OF the directors, it was deem
ed best % postpone the meeting until
Monday, December 18th, when the di-
rectcrs will choose a vice preside ent,
cashier, assistant cashier and book
keeper.
In the selection of Mr.. Seeds as
president CT the bank, the directors
have made a wise selection. Mr..
Seeds has been actively identified
with the bank since 1892. He is one
CT the most thorough-going business
men of Manchester. He is a careful
student of financial conditions, and
!, keeps himself informed on all Of the
vital points of modern banking. He
is a man of unquestioned integrity,
and has played an important part in
bringing the institution to- its present
state of efficiency. The patrons of
the bank have had Implicit faith In
Mr.. Seeds, and congratulate him upon
being elected to the position OF pres
ident of this weu-known and sound
financial institution.
While Mr.. Cawley has retired
from active work in the bank, his
connection with the bank will not be
severed by any means. He was chos-
en- as chairman of the board of direc-
tors, and will preside at all of the
meetings of that body, an1 will con-
tinue to retain his interest in the
bank he served faithfully for so
many years.
At the meeting Of the stockholders
/ on Monday afternoon the members OF
the; board 4 Of directors were all re-
elected Following are the men men who
snake ZIP tiie board rectoss;s
VIM. Cawley, R,W.. Thrill, sHsaF.: Hs
Arnold. E. b. Stiles; Geo. W.tSDun---
ham, JOS. Hutchinson, c. w. Keagy,
and Chas. J. Seeds. =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
SUGGESTS BROAD PLAN
FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE.
Increase Standing Regular Force-Four
Hundred thousand Citizen Soldiers.

Increase Standing Regular Force-Four
Hundred thousand Citizen Soldiers.
But war has never been u mere mat
ter of men and guns. 1t is Il thing
Of disciplined might. If our citizens
are ever to fight effectively upon Il
how modern fighting is done. and what
to do when the summons comes to
render themselves Immediately avail
able and Immediately effective. And
the government must be their servant
in this matter, must supply them with
the training they need to take care Of
themselves and Of it. The military
arm of their government. which they
will not allow to direct them. they may
properly use to serve them and make
their Independence secure. and not
their own independence merely. but
the rights also Of those with whom
they have made common cause. should
they also be put in jeopardy. They
must be fitted to play the great role
in the world, and particularly in this
hemisphere, for which they are quail
fed by principle and by chastened am
bition to play.
1t is with these ideals in mind that
the plans of the department of war for
more adequate national defense were
conceived which will be laid before
you. and which urge you to sanction
and put into effect as soon as they can
be properly scrutinized and discussed
They seem to me the essential first
steps. and they seem to me for the
present sufficient
They contemplate an increase Of the
standing force Of the regular army
from its present strength of 5.O23 Off
GERS and 1O2,9S5 enlisted men of all
services to a strength of 1876 officers
and 134. TOT enlisted men. or al. .S43
all told, all services. rank and file. by
the addition of fifty-two companies of
coast artillery. fifteen companies Of en-
gineers. ten regiments Of infantry, four
"egiments Of field artillery and four
ero squadrons. besides $50 officers re-
luired for great variety of extra
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
FEDERAL STAMP ACT STILL IN
FORCE.

It was announced at the office of
the United States internal revenue
collector for Iowa Monday that the
impression seems to prevail in many
places throughout the state that the
war emergency stamp act expired on
December 1st. Many think, it was
stated, that it is no longer necessary
to- pay the taxes required under that
act. This impression, the collector
stated, is groundless, as the law does
not expire until December 31st.
While the stamp act that is now
in force will expire at the end of the
month, it is practically an assured
fact that a. new one will be ready for
enforcement at that time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
DR.. FUTILE RESIGNS.

DR.. H. w. Tuttle, who occupied
the pulpit of the First Congrega-
tional church Of this city for sixteen
years, and who since leaving Man
chester has been Superintendent of
the Congregational Sunday School
and Publishing society for Iowa, has
severed his official relation with the
State conference. This announce
ment will be received with distinct
regret by Congregationalists through
out the state.
DR.. Tuttle has been a member
of the Board of Trustees Of Grin
nell college for fifteen years, and
has been in close touch with the
work of the college. He has given
up his work with the Sunday School
School and Publishing society to ac-
cept a position with the college.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
Death SUMMONS
MRS. JOHN MALVEN
BORN IN IOWA, MAY 1ST, 1942
RESIDED IN COUNTY FOR SIX
TY-FIvE YEARS.
FUNERAL SERVICES Held TO-DAY
Children Come From Distant Points
to Attend Funeral Services Of
Their Mother.

Following many months Of illness
death summoned Mrs. John Malven,
at her home on East Main srteet on
Monday morning, December 9Th, 1915.
Funeral services were held from the
home. this afternoon, and were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. w. Montgomery,
pastor of the Presbyterian church of
this city. 1nterment was made in Oak.
land cemetery.
Mrs. Malven was born at Bprling-
ton, Iowa, May LIST, 1912, and was a
daughter of Thomas and Harmony Nc
Kray. She came to Delaware county
in 1850. She was married at
Colesburg, Iowa, to VIM. L. Martin,
on August 18th, 1859. Mr.. Martin
died five years after their marriage,
his death occurring December LIST,
1864. On April Goth, 1868; at Coles
burg, she was united in marriage with
John Malven. Mr.. and Mrs. Malven
resided in the vicinity of Colesburg
until 1868, and then removed to a
farm near Greeley, where they liv-
ed until 1891, when they removed to
Manchester, which has been her
home since.
Deceased is survived by seven
children, viz: Mrs. Samuel w. Crow
ley, of Omaha, Nebraska; ]. w. NAL
ven, of Manchester; Mrs. Robert
Allen of Independence; Nick P. NAL
ven Of st. Paul, Minnesota; George
H. Malven, Of Long Prairie, Mime
sofa; Mrs. Roy B.. Davis, Of New
ton, Iowa; David H. Malven of Nam
chester. One daughter, M. Carrie
Malven, Gied in infancy
Mrs. Malven was one Of the pio--
neer women of the vicinity of Coles
burg. Her chief interest in life cen
tered about her home and family.
In the pioneer days when the coun--
ty was first being settled and the
ha,rdships and privations of the set
tiers were numerous, Mrs. Malven
faced these difficulties with a strong
will and a determination to do her
full duty. When neighbors and friends
came to her for assistance they found
in her true friend. 80
The death OF Mrs. Malven brings
sorrow To many qf the Older people
Roofs Delaware county, who learned to
know her and who loved her for her
many good qualities of heart and
mind. s.-.-, =.
|, The sympathy Of many friends is
extended to the children in their
great SORROW.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
EAR|LVlLLE man
MEETS TRAGIC Death
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF
SHOT GUN CAUSES DEATH
OF RAY kAHLER.
LEAVES Wife and Three CHILDRfN
Inquest Held Monday Morning. Cor
Jury i Agrees that KILLING !.
II Was Accidental. Y

| A eplorable tragedy took place
near Earlville Sunday afternoon,
when Ray Kahler, a painter and pa
per hanger of Earlville, was acci--
dentally shot to death. Mr.. Kah-
Ter and a companion had gone on a
rabbit hunt, and took with them a
ferrit and a dog. Mr.. Kahler was put
ting the ferrit into hole, and had
leaned his double-barre shot gun
against an embankment for the
time being. While his companion was
waiting at spot where the ferrit
was supposed to make his exit, the
gun which Mr.. Kahler had leaned
against the embankment was acc1-
dentaIy discharged, both charges en-
toring the back Of his head.
Coroner A. D. Brown and County
Attorney M. j. Yoran Of this city,
were at Earlville Monday morning
and held an inquest. The coroner's
jury, after hearing the testimony OF
several witnesses, returned a verdict
of accidental DEATH
Mr.. Kah1er was born at Mechan-
icsyille, Iowa, July 4th, 1883. He
received, a common school education.
He was a painter and paper hanger
by trade, and was skilled workman
On March %, 1904, he was united in
marriage with Miss Blanche Thlbe--
deau, Of Earlville. After their mar
riage they resided for a short time
at Mechanicsville and Cedar Rapids.
Later they removed to Earlvllle.
Three children we've born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Kahler. Deceased is survived
by the wife and three children, his
aged mother, who is in very poor
health and is not expected to sur,
vive her son long, and one brother, OF
Mechanicsville, and one sister, MIS-.
Charles Riley, of Ames, Iowa. The
brother from Mechanicsville and
friend, Mr.. D. Rigby, arrived in Earl
vile M >nday morning.
The tragic death of Mr.. Kahler
brings deep sorrow to the family and
the many friends who have known
and loved the young man.
Funeral services were held today,
and burial made in the cemetery
near Earlville.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
w. O. w. TO initiate members.

On Thursday evening of this week
a large class of candidates will be
received into the Woodmen of the
World. F. c. Flint, who has been
working for the w. O. w. in Man
chester, tells us that after all of the
candidates now ready for reception
into the order have been received in
to membership, Manchester will have
a camp of about ninety members.
At the meeting Thursday evening,
a team composed of local men will
put on the work of the order, and
an interesting and instructive time
is assured. It is expected that one
or more of the district officers OF the
order will be in Manchester and take
part in the work on Thursday evening
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The Democrat presents to its large
family of readers this week Presl-
dent Wilson's message to Congress,
which convened on Monday. What
this message would contain in the
way of proposed legislation has been
a matter of unusual interest. In Or
der to give space to this all-im-
portant document The Democrat is OBJ
liged to condense to a certain extent
it's local and correspondence matter
We feel certain however. that there
is no topic so full of interest to our
readers at this time as what will
transpire at the national capital dur
ing the coming winter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08

Percy Davis is visiting with his
brother, Earl Davis, and family, at
Glenwood, Iowa, this week.
Marshall Ed Asher was called
to Indianapolis, Indiana, on account
of the critical illness of his father.
ID. J. Meggenburg occupies a
large space On page 5 of this issue,
which is full of suggestions for the
Christmas shopper. The Variety store
was never better prepared to meet
the wishes of those looking for suit
able gifts for every one.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
GOOD ROADS Meeting.

Col. Chas. W. Thatcher, the WASH
ington Highway Engineer, who with
his team of mules has crossed the
United States four times, preaching
the doctrine of good roads, will
speak at Manchester Saturday even
ing, Dec. 11th. The place Of meet
ing will be at the court house at
8 o'clock. All those interested in
good roads and in placing Delaware
county on the through route from
Washington, D. c., to Seattle,
Washington, are invited to be pres
ent and hear this convincing speak
er.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
ANNUAL MEETING OF M. w. A.

The annual meeting of the Modern
Woodmen of America will be held
on Tuesday evening, December l4th,
at which time officers for the ensu-
ing year are to be elected. A num-
ber of other items of business of i'm
portance are to come before the
members at this meeting. Every
member of the lodge is urged to be
present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
WILLIAM n. SHORT.

: William Henry Shcrt died at his
home in Manchester December Bird,
1915, at the age of 66 years, z
months and IA days. Funeral services
were held at the lone of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Edna Odermatt, and inter
ment was made in Oakland GENE
terry. Rev. C. X. Hudson conducted
the services. MI. Short was born
in Michigan, April 10th, 1S49. From
Michigan he. removed to Wisconsin,
where he resided until 1901, when
he came to Iowa, and since been a
resident OF this state. He leaves
to mourn his death, his wife, and
daughter, Mrs. Odermatt, two grand
children, and other relatives and
friends.
The bereaved relatives have the
sympathy of many friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
lOhN KIRBY.

John Kirby, the aged father of
Mrs. Frank Farley, of this city, died
at the Farley home in North Man
chester on Thursday of last week.
Funeral services were held in St..
Mary's Catholic church on Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock. The services
were conducted by Rev. Father T.
Rooney. Interment was made in St..
Mary's cemetery. Mr.. Farley was in
his seventy-four year at the time
of his death. He was a man OF many
amiable traits of character and will
be sadly missed by the members OF
his family and large circle OF
friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08

At the Presbyterian manse, in this
city, last Wednesday, occurred the
marriage of Mr.. Henry L. CLAM and
Miss Gladys De Shaw of Hopkinton.
Rev. Mr.. Montgomery, pastor of the
Presbyterian church.. performed the
ceremony. Friends Of the young peo-
pie extend heartiest congratulations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
MANCHESTER CHURC HES.
- 81 Paula.

Preaching service will be conduct
ed. by Rev. Mr.. Montgomery at $751;
Sunday school at 2:3O.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
Golden Church.

Services Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock. Sunday school at ~. Theme
for the morning sermon, What 1t
Means to Talk With Cod" Christian
Endeavor at 1880 p. m. All are cor
daily invited to these services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
AT THE CENTRAL PHARMACY

AT THE CENTRAL PHARMACY.
A. c. Philip, proprietor Of the
Central pharmacy, occupies a large
space this week, in which he makes
many suggestions for Holiday buying
AS usual this store is crowded with
beautiful articles suitable for gifts.
Mr.. Philip has spared no expense
and effort in presenting a h1gh-g grade
stock of merchandise, and the Christ
mas shopper has an opportunity to
make his selection from a large
stock,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
Christian Science

Service each Sunday morning 81
1O:SO' in the Carnegie library. Sub.
ject for the lesson next Sunday
.'God the Preserver of Man..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
DISTRICT COURT.

Judge George w. Dunha1a is presid-
ing at the December term of the
Delaware District court in session
this week. The opening days of the
term were occupied in making numer-
GUS entries on the probate and law
dockets. The trial jury is to report
for service on Tuesday of next week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08

Gildner Bros. invite the ladies'
to visit their store where great
variety of articles are on dis
play, suitable for gifts for men. Don t
fail to read their advertisement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
Methodist Episcopal.

Subject for the morning sermon:
.Isaiah'ss Message. Of Faith" The eV7@
ening- theme will be- 'The Essence
Of. Gods Revelation to- Us."x
On Thursday evening the pastor
will deliver the closing Of series
If addresses on the life and letters
of Paul. This will be followed by
the meeting of the class for Bible
study.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-12-08
REPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Periodical report OF Manchester pup
Lie schools for the six weeks end
ing Nov. 26:
Total enrolment for the first
period ...... |z4
Additional enrolment for the
second period. ..... ...... 10
Total enrolment for the year. 734
Total original entered. 10
Re-entered. 90
Transferred. ...... 49, z
Dropped by transfer. ......
Dropped for other reasons. :. 81
Days of membership -. 2O,7S8
Days of absence. ...- 6l2 IL
Days of attendance. 2O,41S IL
Number of tardiness. s...... 25l
Number of pupils remaining in
Total enrolment for this
neriod ... . .. 721
Average membership. =. 692.92
Average attendance. ..... -. $3.50
Per cent of attendance. 97.O6
Per cent of punctuality :. 1888