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Frank Case to be Heard
by the Supreme Court

lAtr<Sta. Ga. Jan. 20.-Counsel for
go NJ Frank and the state of Geor-
gia announced today that the su-
preme court would be asked to hear
Franks appeal in his haheas corpus
proceedings during the week of Feb
ruary -.
Mrs. ]. W. Coleman. mother of
Mary phagan. filed suit against the
NatiTral Pencil company today ask
ing f4mascs of $4,000. TIE COM
plaint charges the girl was killed by
Frank. who was superintendent Of
The company's factory. and by James
Conley, negro sweeper, now serV-
ing years sentence upon conviction
as an accessory after the fact In con-
nection with the murder.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20

DEPUTIES WHO
FOUGHT STRIKERS
TO Be ARRESTED

Roosevelt. \. j., Jan. 20.-Mayor
Joseph A. Hermann announced today
that warrants had been issued for
the arrest Of 90 deputy sheriff's in
volved in the shooting yesterday OF
l9 striking laborers at the Liebig
plant of the American Agricultural
Chemical company. They will be
charged with manslaughter. he said.
Mayor Hermann declared that he
was going to force the settlement of
the trouble between the strikers and
their employers to an issue. He said
he had been asked by Il committee of
strikrcs to interfere with their en-
ployers for an adjustment Of their
differences thru arbitration.
81 had $50 of the strikers searched
for arms directly after the shootinG,
he declared. "and not single wca1-
on was found on any one OF them
The federal commission on indus
trial relations now holding hearings
in New York City began today an
inquiry into the shooting here yes
terday of 10 striking laborers by
Deputy sheriffs guarding the Liebig
chemical plant of the American Agrl-
cultural Chemical company. One
of the wounded strikers died last
night and several others are in n
critical condition.
Acting upon telegraphic orders
from Frank r. Walsh of the commits
sion, Patrick f.. Gill, an investigator,
reached here today from Washing
ton and began to examine witnesses.
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RACES
ON V|STOLA

Pctrograd, Jan. 20.-AlOnS GO
mile front from Ciechanow. to the
south of Mlawa. to Dobrzyn. on the
Vistula, twelve miles below Plock
the Germans are on the defensive
against the Russian advance towards
East Prussia. During the last three
days heavy artillery engagements
have occurred at various points along
his line.
Meanwhile the struggle is in pro-
grcss for possession of the left BANK
of the Vistula, from its junction with
the BZ,lra at WisZorCd, westward to
Dobryzn, approximately 40 miles
Possession by the Rusfians of Wisz-
gorod and their footing on the left
bank of the BZura in that vlclnity'
affords them a base for their opera
,ions against the Germans. who are
in force to the west of that position,
and effectually prevents movcmen,
upon Nowogeorgiewsk, when mas
been the German objective in the an-
vance toward Warsaw from the
north.
In endeavoring to rctake trenches
captured by the Russians Immediate
ly west of WisZgorod the Germans
are reported to have lost 800 men.
Southward in the vicinity OF lar-
now, Galicia, the Austrians nave ell
ployed for the first time the famous
German 42-ccntimcter guns N an Ell
fort to dislodge the Russians from
their positions along the DunaJec
river, According to reports her"'
they have been unsuccessful. having
hcen forced to retreat to theh
rcbrthwcst. leaving the Russian po-
sitions intact. Russian army OFFICERS
are of the opinion that the heavy
r..rm,n guns pro ~ i'm mlcdiment
rather than an aid TO the Aus'' i"n'
on account of the bad roads ana 'h'
long distance it is necessary 'o
transport the guns.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20

tion of labor conditions in business
in which h" is interested and he
thought that such business is for
the superintendents and Officers
ether than the board Of directors.'
He never took an interest in the
labor conditions. he said, until labor
troubles developed. AS a man in
tcrcsted in his fellow men" the
banker said. Il would rather think
that industrial unrest is decreasing
in this country To have the gov
eminent represented among the trus-
tess OF foundations would, Mr.. Schiff
said he believed. inject politics into
their management and that would
tc bad for all concerned.
The testimony given by Samuel
rntermeyer on Monday. in which
Mr.. untermey"r said that the rail
road situation in the United States
had narrowed down to point where
the roads were practically dominated
by two groups of New York bankers.
was read to Mr.. Schitf 1T is sheer
nonsense Mr.. Schiff commented
Mr.. Tntcrmeyer is mistaken them
said Commissioner Weinstock.
II think So" replied Mr.. Schiff
so far as know there is absolutely
no control except such control as is
exercised by officers and directors
Tor the time being who send out
proxies which the stockholders can
return If they wish or let alone"
Other witnesses called to testify to-
day were Jacob II. Hollander, Aug
ust Belmont and Adolph !.ewisohn.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20
DAC|A WILL
SAIL DESPITE
BRITISH ORDERS

Washington, Jan. 20.-Represen-
tatiycs of the owners OF the steamer
Dacia, now loading cotton at Port
Arthur, Texas, for Rotterdam or
Bremen, have informed the state de-
partment that as soon as loaded the
steamer will proceed on her voyage,
regardless OF the decision of the
British government to seize her.
The department hLs no present in
tention OF taking iurther action in
the case. If the Dacia proceeds and
i sseiZed and brought before a prize
court il is probable that the depart
ment will instruct the American
a ambassador in London to have the
United States government legally
before the court.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20

Paris. Jan. 2O.-Thc French war
office this afternoon gave out an Of
ficial report in part as follows
From the sea to the Somme. in
the region of Nieuport. there was
yesterday a fairly spirited artillery
engagement in the course of which
the enemy endcavored in vain to de-
stroy our bridge at the mouth of the
User. In the meantime we were sue
cessful in demolishins portion or
his defenses at this point.
I'm the sector Of fpres and near
Lens there were yesterday artillery
exchanges of varying intensity.
From the Somme to the ArSonne
there has been nothing to report. nor
has there been any activity in the
sector of Scissors or in the vicinity
of Craonne. or near Rheims.
In the Argonnc. in the forest OF
S;OntlnUed On pTgr 21
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not been free from the unholy influ-
cnce of that outlaw union. a hard
WORKING miner who refused to be-
come Il party to insurrection in an
agitators war upon an industry,
whilst paying his dues and living up
to all the laws of the fraternity was
expelled, deprived OF dement's justly
due him when he was injured
Catarino Basso was member or
the Silvio Pellico and the "Fratel-
lanza." incorporated fraternal orders.
Prior to the strike these orders were
conducted in the interests of their
membership, but when the strike was
called the orders were threatened
with disruption, owing to division
of sentiment in regard to the indus
tria! controversy.
Many members OF these orders con-
tinued at work and refused to re-
spond to the strike call. They con-
tinucd to work and earn beard for
their families rather than accept of
the charity Tfttanc" dcled out by the
union.
The other and Uorc radical ele-
ment protested. The working min
crs were condemned, some of them
we're threatened with violence. The
war within the order itself COM
mencea and was waged with bitter
ness by the radicals.
Shortly after the calling of the
strike Il special meeting was held NY
beth the Silvio-PeiliCO and the Fra
tclianZa contrary 20 the constitution
and bylaws. Men who Gisobeyed
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20

Galveston. Texas. Jan. 2o.-Offic-
ers of the steamer Dacia today await
ed sailing orders. The Dacia's cargo
will be completed late today. Belief
Is growing that the Dacia will at
tempt to reach Norfolk without in
reference ny keeping within run
ming distance OF the lnrce mile lin
it II is runorcd that british war
ships are waiting in the Gu'i and
watching the Florida straigh.s Tor
tho Dacia.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20
TEN THOUSAND INJURED
TOLL OF EARTHQUAKE

Rome, Jan. 20.---The num-
Der of injured persons who
have been brought to Rome
from the region visited by
the earthquake has reached
1900. Temporary hospitals
have been established in
schools and barracks.
King Victor Emmanuel.
who has been travelling thru
the stricken region. visited
Pescina today. He made Il
thorough inspection of the
ruins and directed the work
of rescue and the construc-
tion OF TEN porary shelters for
survivors.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20
ZEPPELIN KAiu iiIiii'..',: '1,:,ER
ENGLAND CAUSES PANIC,
SEVERAL ARE KILLED
German Airan Execute Long Promised Dash Over Enemys
Country Inhabitants Of Many Towns are Terror Stricken.
Homes are Shattered by Dropping Of Missiles Airship|
Fleet Circles Back without Mo|estati0n

considerable
unscathed Earlier that Zeppelin
Zeppelns employed by the raiders
An describes actions
II IS
is
Germans
issued
the a killed
withdrawn after heavy
losses
the allies making until checked
OF
German have ecaptur Sennhcm
dispu-
actions principal
ly yartller ements
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NAME SELECTED FOR
PRESIDENTS GRANDCHILD

Washington. Ian. 20.-Francis
sons grandson, the child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis u. Sayre, who was born
at the White House Sunday. The an
nounccment was made today by Mr..
Sayrc.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20
CANNOT
SOLVE MEXICO
MUDDLE

Washineton. Jan. 90 Secretary
Bryan said today the state depart
mont had been without Information
for two days as to what had been
haV<aning in Mexico City. He de-
scribed the situation as somewhat
mixed.
The flight Of General Gutierrez
from Mexico City has necessitatcd 4
quick change in tn" military plans
OF III" con icntIun forces commanded
ty General villa. The expected at
tack on Tampico. it is now believed.
will be delays-. 4 general with
drawal of Villa Garrisons from
southern Mexico is believed to he III
prospect.
En;IlurZ G. Liorente, Washington
representative of villa. denied there
was any intention of setting up a
new republic in the north.
Ady,ccs to the state department
from Tampico today said that the
petroleum companies had ceased de-
veloung new projects in accordance
with the terms of the Carranza dc
cree. Many Americans are out of
employment.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20

London. Jan, 20.-German airmen
delivered their long projected attack
on England last night. From base
presumably in Germany they flew
over the North Sea to the eastern
coast OF England. where for nearly
four hours--from $40 ,. IN. until
about midniglit-they circled over
group of some six English towns.
only 9. little more than 100 miles
-fruin' London. apparently dropping
bombs at will. So far us has been
learned today four or five persons
were killed by these missiles and
about as many more were wounded.
Whether these airshiDs were Ieppc-
lin dirigibls or airships has not yet
definitely been established. There
is increasing belief in London this
morning that possibly only airships
took part in the attack. There had
been no news 20 far today to con-
firm the current report last night
that a Zeppelin had been brought
down on the English coast. On the
contrary it now appears as though all
the German raiders have returned
whence they came.
The most important towns over
which the German airmen appeared
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20

Washington, Jan. 20 Secretary
rryan today announced the receipt
of 4 telegram dated 1 p. M. yester-
day saying the followers OF General
Villare leaving for the north and it
is reported that the genera! offices
Of the National Railways are to be
al Chihuahua
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20
IDAHO PASSES
ANTl-ALIEN BILL

Boise, Idaho, Jan. 20.-An anti
alien land ownership bill was passed
by the house of the Idaho legislative
today.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20

Washington, Jan. 20. The Car
rama agency her" today issued the
following statement:
Vera Cruz reports that General
Obregon with a large force is within
a short distance of the capital. and is
expected to occupy the place almost
Immediately.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20

Berlin ,via I.ondon) The Ger
man war office this afternoon gave
out an official announcement read
ing as follows:
In the western arena of the war,
the territory between the seacoast
and the Lys saw yesterday nothing
more than artillery exchanges. At
Notre Dame D'Lorrette, northwest of
Arras. trench 200 yards long was
taken from the enemy. Here two
machine guns were captured as well
as few prisoners.
In the Arsonnc our troops occu-
pied a few trenches. In one place
the ground gained by us during the
last few days amounts to 800 yards.
In the forest north OF Sennhcim
,Cernay)--in Alsacc. our attack
made good progress. Airstein was
taken by us and We also captured two
officers and forty men Of the Alpine
chausseurS.
I'm the eastern arena of the war
the situation shows no change.
The chronicle=news., 1915-01-20

were Sandringham. Yarmouth. Shcr-
rinsham, Hunstanton. Cromcr. Des-
ringham, Heacham al King Lynn.
King George fNd reft Sandringham
only few h, ,ifs before the raiders
visited it.
Most OF the damage appears to
have been inflicted upon private
houses and shops: few public build
lnss or docks seem TO have been In
jured. The raiding airmen showed
excellent ability to pilot their vessels
as we'll as good marksmanship.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13
M.Rs. 9IosEPH52 SKINNER.

& Mrs, Joseph Skinner was !. DOrn,
November 9th, 1925, at Hammonds-
port, N. Y, and passed to her home
beyond at the family resid dence, a
few miles north of Manchester, Fri
day evening, October 9Th, 1915, hay-
ing attained by reason Of her siren
9Th, almost four score years and
ten, being 80 years and II months
at the time OF her DEATH.
Mrs, Skinner began her life's work TX
as q school teacher. After having
taught some nine years in five
states OF sthe Union she learned the
art OF retouching and became 9 pho
.tograph er, coming to Iowa in the
early sixties In the capacity.
She was married to Joseph Skin
ner in 1853, at Manchester, Iowa,near
which city she has since made her
home. Two children came to bright
en- the home, a daughter who died
in infancy and a son, George, with
whom she always made her home
Mrs. Skinner leaves to mourn her
Toss besides ALMOST Of warm friends,
her son, George, and family, a fos-
ter daughter, Mrs. Mary Hall OF
Lament, Ia; sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Dunn, of Thompson, Ill, and bro
ther, Amos Hill, Of Dundee, N. Y.
a. Early in life Mrs. Skinner united
with the Free-Will Baptist church,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13
.v,Islrs SCENES OF ioYHoo ooD'

II. MRS. a. 3. Terril had as her guest
SATURDAY and Sunday Mr.. Thomas /. J.
Hoyt, Of 3Port tland, Oregon. Mr.. Hoyt
IS an Iowa product, having been born
At ndepende dence. and when he was a
child his parents removed to the
Wes Locating 81 rtlenA q For years
1rs TeIt1I ana eIr6sss u tkeaf3lt
1hIly AhasV bes1 mi ffrfends ,and
the .ytait oe Mr.. Hoyt here proved q
real pleasure to both 4 While 10 Man
chester Nr. Hoyt: was q dinner guest
on Saturday evening OF his cousins,
Senator and Mrs. e: II. HOyt. On
Sunday Senator and Mrs. Hoyt took
their cousin. Thomas Hoyt, and Mrs;
a. 5aB. Tertl, Mrs. Ina g. Houck and
Miss blanche Terril4 to os5 Indepe endenee
ands Jssup, and spent the afternoon,
visiting, scenes OF Mr. HOyt's boy.
hood days This was his first visit
to Iowa siAce the family renewed
from the state, and his visit here
had much OF interest Tor him. Before
coming to Manchester Mr. II. Hoyt
spent some time with friends at
South Bend, 81 Indiana, and with an
aunt at .Fayette. He remained I at In
dependence Sunday evening and visit
ed for short time with his aunt,
MRS. Clyde Iliff, before leaving for
Portland. ,$,- 4 u ss5 &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13
. BOYD M. cOLESON.

Funeral services for fBo N M orris
4 Coleson were held In the Wesleyan
+ Method list church at Dundee, and
werc conducted by the pastor, Rev
n. w, Mack. X Interment was made
in Oakland cemetery Of this city. The
funeral services were largely attend
ed. The choir of the church sang at
the. services. "a tt.
Boyd M. Coleson was born at N Ma g
3sonville, Iowa, February 9Th, 1898,
and spent all OF his life In the coun-
ty. He was son OF! Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Coleson, residing northwest
of Manchester He was a young man
OF good habits and in his untimely
death the parents suffer a great loss.
Several weeks ago the young man
submitted to an operation for appen-
sdicitie, and had been removed to
the home OF his aunt, Mrs. Lille
Altman He wassmaking q most sat
isfactory recovery, and members OF
the family and his friends had ev-
cry reason to believe that the boy
was out of danger. Late Friday al
,ternoon, an Y unlocked for change
scame, and II e very brief time, lined l cath
Sclaimed him. ii,
Deceased Is survived by his par.
5ents, one brother, Millard, and TWO
sisters, Alice j. and sMertie. He at
filiated with the Wesleyan Method
LIST church. and was beloved by .
large circle Of friends. ;5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13
ANNUAL MEETING.

55 The annual meeting Of the Della
ware. County Mutual Fire and Light
ming Insurance company was held in
the City Hall of this city on October
5th, whens the regular routine Of bus
mess was conducted Thesreport of
the secretary showed that. the COM
pany's finonces are in, excellent con-
dition. The company had q success
full year, and on account Of the small
amount Of losses levy d only 2 IL
mills had to be made. The levy made
a year ago was mills. The small
levy made at the annual meeting will
meet all claims for losses and Incl
dental expenses in connection with
the operation of the company, and
leave a balance OF $1,000 in sy the
treasury for emergency use. Since
October 1st, l914,%Secretary O. a..
Dunham has written new insurance
to the amount OF 233,895, and sat
the present time the company has
insurance in force to the amount q
$1,316, ,916. s q +, &, 4 z &,
OFFICERS for the ensuing year were
elected, as follows: 5.s5
President. &. s5.. i. M. p. Blair:
Vice President -. :L.J. Gates.
Treasurer a.. a Burbr1dge
Secretary :. .-.:.. ~, "A. Dunna1r.
Director for years, Conrad Wendell
& & At a meeting Of the Board OF Sdirec-
tors on OctQb II 11th,g q change in the
Bylaws OF the company was made,
making It possible for the secretary
Of the association to act as collector
of all assessments. ts$
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13
4 4 liTlrHIATcHER.Ev + 2 .EvIsIlTs CITY,

col. THATCHER VISITS CITY.
Col That cher national character
and advocate OF good roads, spent q
few hours in Manchester on Tuesday,
delivering two addresses on the
streets, and attracting large crowds.
Tho Colonel Is a unique character,
making trips across the country in a
sadly dilapidated outfit consisting Of
a light road wagon which probably
dates back to- Civil War times, q
span OF mules and a mountain burro.
He has visited every state in the
Union, and gathers data regarding
public highways. He keeps in touch
with good roads asso ociations and
automobile clubs in the country and
is in demand as q tspe peaker on the
absorbing question OF public high
ways. It Is quite likely that the 10
cal auto club and officers Of the
Hawkeye association will arrange
for q big mass meeting at SOME fu-
ture date, and invite Col. Thatcher
to deliver the address. $s ess3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13
INSTALLATION SERVICE.

The service for the Installation Of
Rev..W. a.: Montgomery as pastor Of
the Manchester Presbyterian. church
will be held in the church Friday
evening of this week at 1880. The
services will be in charge Of the fol-
lowing committee appointed by the
Presbytery ct Dubuque: Rev. Theo-
dore Morning, D. D., OF Independence
will preach the installation sermon;
Rev. w. o. Ruston, ID. d., Of Du-
buque, will deliver the charge to the
pastor and Rev. W. II Ensign, D. D.,
of Hopkinton, will lellver the charge
to the people Following the service
q few moments will be spent in IN
formal social intercourse. The peo-
pie Of the community are cordially IN
vited to this service.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13
....cLARk cooLEYswEps..

a marriage Of much interest to
Manchester people took place at Slo-
cum, Alabama, on October I'd, when
Mr.. Clark Cooley was united in mar.
riage with Miss Annie johnson, OF
Slocum, Alabama Mr.. Cooley is a
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Cooley Of
this city. For some time Mr.. Cooley
has been engaged 8as an electrical
engineer, and was actively engaged
as an engineer in Havana, Cuba, and
other southern points for some time,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cooley are now the
guests OF the formers parents, in
this! city. and will spend some time
here. Manchester friends of the
young people, extend beartiest- con-
eratulations, and well wishes for the
future.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13
cHIcAGoy SALOONS CLOSE SUM-

For the first time in forty;two
years Chicago experienced it's first
dry Sunday, and 1t i stu lives, &C
cor1ing to the Monday morning pa
pers. EARLY hst week Mayor Tbomp-
son issued an order that ,the Illinois
state law relative TO Sunday closing
would be enforced. In compliance
with this order 1000 4 saloons clos
ed their doors at twelve o'clock Sat
urday night. It Isl claimed that only
limited number OF arrests were nee
essary to enforce the order. Tenn
perance forces OF the Illinois metro
polls feel jubilant over the success
won this far. The saloon men and the
gang which has ruled Chicago, in a
high handed manner, must begin to
see the handwriting on the wall.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13

and though h she never. transferred her
membership as she came west, yet
her faith in Jesus Christ as H her
Saviour and friend was firm to the
end }3 z$5g1 4
Funeral services were held at the
family home Sunday afternoon, Rev.
Miss. Hindes, OF the United Brethren
church. officiating. Interment was
made atsO Oakland cemetery.
Such q life reminds one ID of the
words Of tho Psahmist, with long
lie will ! satisfy her and show her
my salvation. !. i5s $54 h *. *.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13
COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL. |. [ CONVENTION 0 ZEN
sEsslokss TO sE HELD IN PRES
syrERlAN CHURCH OF ,MAn- \; &
CHESTER. 5.ss, 73sls
STATE j WORKERs n S ON b I PROGRAM Z & y
Interesting Program Z Prepared
forS Convention In Session Next
:=5 .$i. Tuesday. si.sS II.


convention will be held tn the Pres
byter1an church OF this city on Tues
DAY, October p 9th 8 1Sl5-$W il Sut-
ton. secretary of the county associa-
ttopf has arranged for an interesting
and helptul program and urges that
every Sabbath School In the county
be srepresented by delegates. On the
proeram will app ear number Of the
leading Sunday school workers OF the
state, ven - FHrominent workers
from the yartous schools Of the 3coun- M :
ty. Reports Of various sch0Ols and mo
county officers VIII be given. FOLLOW sEs'll y
lng - the program ~ de'<all ia
8;30 III ~. Meeting &C lepaa e.selie 4 )
sppeFtnten ndents and .Sapbat1ln TN
School officers with state 3W oafker.
Fa;3Q pevotional and Song q Service, e,
Fs Rev. W. ~. Maontgomezyy s $s-
e10i90. Address and C0nferen ce'
State Worker. hi Il III. p. IS.
10: The One-Room HFral school,
Rev. &. ]. Chalfce. rs.
i11:16. The Departmentalized Grad
ed Hebbl lthi School ~; ss
II: 80, The Sabbath School Program,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-13

Farmers, do not fail to read the
announcement of D. F. Young Mr.
Young advertises demonstration OF
the Moline Wide Spread Spreader, on
the Frank Dudley farm near Man
chester or Friday afternoon, October