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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
GERMANY'S ANSWER.
(Frcm the New York World.


Had the McLemore resolution been
adopted by the House Tuesday, it
would have been Unnecessary for the
German Ambassador to present to
the State Departm ent yesterday a
mem orandum explaining the attitude
of the German government On the
question Of submarine warfare against
armed merchantmen.
| Instead of calling at the State De-
partment and resuming negotiations
with the United States Government,
Count Won Bernstorff could have
cabled to the foreign Office in Ber-
lin that Congress had repudiated the
rights of American <citizens on armet
erchantmen, and the German Gov
eminent had nothing to fear from
the murder of Americans
AS it is, Germany feels called up
on to explain the new decree, and
the explanation gees back to the cid
excuse of reprisa1s, which was the
justification offered in tie case OF
the Lusitania massacre. OF the var
ious allegations set forth by the Ger
man Government in this latest mem
orandum, only one of them relates
to the issue. The German complaints
against the il'egality Of British block
ade methods are no warrants for the
killing of innocent neutral citizens.
The German declaration that the
British Government las armed merch-
ant vessels for offensive operations
deserves the serious consideration
of Washington. The charge was
originally made when the new sub
marine decree was promulgated.
Since that time the British Govern
ment has printed it's instructions to
merchantmen, and these instructions
fail to sustain the German case
If there is evidence that Brit
ish merchant ships exceed these in
structitons or that the British Gov
eminent is operating auxiliary war
ships disguised as merchantmen for
the purpose of destroying submarines
that is a question of fact that must
be determined by the evidence sub
mitted by the German Government.
If the German charges are proved,
it would be the duty of the United
States to make a vigorous protest
against British methods of warfare
which subject all legitimately armed
merchantmen to suspicion and there
by imperil the lives of neutrals. If
the German charges cannot be proved
Germany has no case, and the new
submarine warfare is as lawless as
the old submarine warfare.
The United States Government will
not and cannot recognize the right
of any belligerent to murder help
less American citizens as means OF
reprisal, least of all as a means or !
reprisal against a blockade, even
though we do not admit the legality |
If the blockade ourselves.
The German memorandum is to be
nevertheless, because its
.one is admirable and because it op-
ems the whole question to friend |
" discussion. The very fact that |
he German Government is not so !
;ruculent or so uncompromising or
so Indifferent to American rights as
the pro-German Senators and Rep
who have been impro-
1ising international law during the !
asst week makes the outlook for a
peaceful adjustment douhly encourag'
ng.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
THE BATTLE OF VERDUN.

The greatest battle of this or any
other age, the battle of Verdun, has
now been wage" for nearly four
weeks with most horrible sacrifice
of human lives.
The Kaiser's army is still pounding
at the French fortress but making
little Roadway.
According to some reports the Ger
mans are bringing more reinforce
ments and will make a supreme and
final effort before the battle ends.
1t does seem as though the result OF
this battle will have a great influ-
ence upon the future trend of the
war
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
BIG BEEF ORDER FOR BRITISH
Canadian Corporation to Supply Co.,.
100000 Cans Of Stew for Use
as Army Rations.

New York, March 15.-Announce-
ment was made here that the British
government has awarded. a contract
to the Imperial Canneries, Ltd. of
Montreal for 600,000,O0O one-pound
cans of beef stew for use as army ra-
lions. The aggregate value of the con.
tract is given as $91, 100000. Deliver
les are to begin within forty days and
the contract Is to be filled within a
year. According to those interested,
it will require 300.c00,00O pounds of
beef and 100000 bags of rice, with
millions of pounds Of beans. carrots
and onions, to fill the contract.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
VILLAS DAYS ARE NUMBERED.

VILLAS DAYS ARE NUMBERED.
When Villa crossed into the Unit
ed States and murdered inoffenslve
Americans and burned their homes
he forfeited his right to live.
Before this paper goes to press, or
very soon thereafter, an American
army will start in pursuit Of Villa,
and, SC necessary, will follow him
over all the mountains and valleys
and yellow sands Of Mexico until he
is killed or captured.
This will not be a war against Mex
leo. but it may lead to a war with
that country. Verify these are his
tory making days.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
WILL MAKE FINAL
ATTACK ON VERDUN
Imperial Guard, 100000 Strong,
Brought Up.
KAISER NOW AT THE FRONT
Violent Artillery Duet Continues
Greatest Battle Is Believed to Be
Near-Aviators Active on
Both Sides.

Paris, March 15.-The violent artil-
lery duel on the Verdun front con
tinues. No extensive infantry opera
tions developed during the night, but
German reconnaissance in Haudio,
mont forest was checked by the
French artillery. according to the Off
cial communicate.
Kaiser at Front.
London, March Is. - The kaiser
brought up the Imperial guard. the
corps d'elite of the German army,
and consisting of 100000 men. for the
final terrific smash at Verdun.
The emperor has just returned to
the front for this greatest German eff.
fort. which is to follow 4S hours of
tremendous artillery fighting on the
fifty-mile curving 'front.'
The big guns on both sides roared
continuously during the night and the
deep .reverberations were heard in the
environs of Paris itself. Every avail
able German howitzer is being brought
to bear upon the great fortress against
which for % days the Germans have
been launching the full strength Of
their armies. The French, supplied
with mountains Of shells, are replying
shell for shell.
Aviators Are Active.
The latest French war Office report
states that the bombardment attained
it's greatest intensity in the region
west Of the Meuse. where the Germans
were sweeping Dead Mans hill and
Hangman's woods (Bois Bourru) with
a terrible tornado Of shells. The
French batteries, replying, are doing
great execution among the German
forces assembling between FORCES and
COrbeauX woods. The Germans hold
on some Of their advanced positions
in this region, it is stated, has been
weakened by the furious French fire.
No infantry action has occurred at
any section of the front during the
day, the communique adds. although
from the sea to Alsace there has been
incessant artillery firing.
The weather is ideal for observa-
lions, and the aviators and gunners of
both armies are collaborating in
great effort.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
BLAST AWAY AUSTRIAN FORTS
intense Italian Fire Along the Isonzo
Front Probably Prelude to Inn
portant Action.

London, March, 15.-lntense Italian
artillery firing along the lsonzo front
is apparently prelude to an impor.
tant action, the Rome correspondent
of the Times reported. The Italian
gunners have blasted away enemy en-.
tanglements, the dispatches said. and
the Austrian artillery is replying less
vigorously.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15

East Dubuque, Illinois, voted on the
saloon proposition last Monday and
as result the town remains wet.
Two hundred and efghty-six women
voted, 2O2 of them voting wet and
"a dry. Woman's suffrage may hold
some surprises in store for us when
il arrives
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
ROOSEVELT SAILS FOR HOME
Former President Leaves Port OF
Spain on His Homeward Jour.
ney-Due March Is.

New York, March 15.-Word was re-
ce1ved here that Theodore Roosevelt
had left Port of Spain. Trinidad, today
to return 10 this city from his West
Indian tour and that he will arrive
here Saturday, March Is.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
NEPHEW SUES DOCTOR HILLS
Henry M. Hills Asks $4,000 in Libel
Action Against Brooklyn
Pastor.

New York, March 15.-Henry NJ.
Hills of Seattle filed suit for $4,000
for alleged libel against his uncle, DR..
Newell Dwight Hills, pastor of Ply
mouth church, Brooklyn. He alleged
the minister caused publication of
statement that he paid the bills of
Henry Hills in lumber land transac-
ton. - T. E
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
SCHOOL NOTES.
(Roscoe L. Bowman. }

(ROScOe L. BOWman.J
The M. H. S. basket ball team met
with defeat in the tournament held
at Cedar Falls on March 10th and
18th. Grundy Center defeated our
boys in one game to the tune of SO
to 20. One of the star players of the
home team was kept from taking
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-15
First DESPAIR Deeply Felt.

There is no despair so absolute as
that which comes with the first mo-
meuts of our first great sorrow. when
we have not yet known what it Is 10
have suffered and be healed, to have
despaired and to have recovered hope.
George Eliot. ,.- -
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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-11-10
HIGH COST OF LIVING
STARTS LEGAL SEARCH

Washington, Nov. 5.-The rising
cost OF living is being investigated
by the government to ascertain
whether the increasing prices are be-
ing pushed upward unlawfully.
Agents of the department of justice,
particularly are seeking evidence of
unlawful price increase through con.
spiracies or other means, and At
torney General Gregory today au-
thorized the following statement:
The department OF justice is in
vestigating the recent abnormal and
suspicious increases in the prices OF
various necessaries of life, especi-
ally coal. Wherever any such in
crease is found to have been due to
conspiracy or other unlawful action.
the department will invoke against
the offenders the severest penalties
which the law prescribes.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-11-10
TORREN NOW ISOLATED.
Railroads i'm All Directions Cut by
Bandits.

FL Paso, Nov. 3-Torreon is iso-
lated, according to report received
by government agents late today
from semi-official sources in Juarez
The railraod is reported to have been
cut between JimeneZ and Torreon,
and also south and east of the Goa
hula metropolis.
From the same source it was re-
ported that Villa captured large
number of Carranza prisoners in
Santa Rosalia, when he occupied that
town last Friday. The entire Santa
Rosalia garrison is said to have
joined the Villa bandits and also 200
men captured from Gen. Fortunate
Maycotte's Carranza command. 1t
was also reported that Gen. Maycotte
now is in Torreon, having found it
impossible to return to Chihuahua
city because of the burned bridges
near Ortiz.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-11-10
BIG MIDWAY

The Herbert Midway at
fractions for the Lancaster Fair
from reports from other cities where they have appeared
local Fair Association indeed lucky
The Herbert Shows Shows, a large
MerryGoRound, Two Sensational
Concert Band and numerous smaller attractions.
Among the larger shows
with eighteen asta coored
orchestra.
Herberts Water Circus, with
Diving Girls a daring
Hopkins Circus Sdeshow with md
cline.
Herbert's Palace he mos
ering illusions presented.
wild Neie' the Australian Snake-Gr, living a
Poisonous Reptiles.
Dog and Pony Circus with large
Golden West Show, depicting and incidents
days when the Red Man ruled the Plains.
Monster Eating Shark, recently o he
OF New Jersey Fifteen length a ton.
One of the Free Attractions
will itself of timely of
muniy of the Mexican
Sailor Jack who recently finished
gives exhibition Rope that nothing
He performs twice daily
the jolly Jack Tar a Play
The Flying Icons will also thrill daily
wonderful Trapeze and Iron
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-11-10
NEW DEMURRAGE PLAN.
Railroads Hope to Expedite I'm
loading of Cars.

Railroads Hope to Expedite I'm
loading of Cars.
Washington, Nov. 3.-Virtualiy
all the railroads in the country have
filed tariffs setting aside the present
fat rate of 81 a day demurrage
charge on cars not loaded or un
loaded within As hours after they
are ready for the shipper, and sub
stituting a graduated scale of de
|murrage.
This new demurrage scale, effec-
tive December Il will permit the rail
roads after the 48 hour period, to
charge 81 the first day. SO the sec.
ond day, 81 the third day and IS
for the fourth day and each subse-
quent day.
Such penalization is expected to
give more prompt release of equip
ment throughout the country. ma
terially relieving the serious car
shortage problem. The new sched-
ule is subject to protest and severa,
complaints already have been filed
by shippers alleging it is too dras-
tice.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-11-10
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRING WIFE

I had gotten so weak I could not stanc
and gave up in despair.
At last, my husband got me bottle
Cardui. the woman's tonic, and ! com
menced taking it. From the very erx
dose. ! could tell Il was helping me. !
can now walk two miles without h,
firing me. and am doing all my work"
If you are all run down from womanIy
troubles, don't give up In despair. T1
Cardui. the woman's tonic. lthss helpec
more than million women. In fs s.
years of continuous success, and shoulc
surely help you. too. Your druggist ha,
sold Cardui for years. He knows whal
II will do. Ask him. He will recon.
mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
Write TO: Chattanooga Msaici.s Co.. L.d,v,
Advisory Dept. Chsus noo1s. Tenn. for Special
1astructions en- your case and et-pass book Hone
I'.A'n~ot for W.0sn." ssnt 10 slAls wrapper. J-<s
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-11-10
FIGHT ON STREET
MAY PROVE FATAL
Ben Poston Will Probably Die
From Wounds.

Il. H. Lockman Severely Cut While
Ben Poston Will Probably Die
From Wounds.
Spartanburg, Nov. Tn a fight
that will probably prove fatal for
one of the men engaged, r. H. Lock
man, young white man of this city
was severely cut about the face, and
Ben Poston, negro. received two
shots in his body. from which il is
thought he will die. The fight oc-
CURED in the city last night about 6
o'clock. The negro man went home
last night and proceeded to carve up
his wife with a knife and beat her:
then when she screamed white wo-
man who lives near the Poston home
went to the street where the negro
man went after leaving the house.
The negro man is said to have
threatened the white woman with the
wife and presently Lockman heard
o the trouble and went in search OF
the negro. He came upon Poston at
the intersection of Chapel and Fre-
mont streets and the fight was the
result. The negro cut the white man
twice across the face and then Lock
man drew his pistol and fired two
shots at the negro, both of which
took effect. Immediately after, the
white man went to a store a short
distance away and sent call for the
police and for an ambulance.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-11-10
BODY ABOARD DESTROYER.

cushing Reaches Norfolk With Re-
mains OF Lightship's Mate.
Norfolk, Nov. 3.-The DESTROYER
Gushing arrived at the navy yard to-
day bringing the body OF First Mate
Andrew Thistle, of the Diamond
Shoals lightship. who died yesterday
from heart failure brought on by
ptomaine poisoning. Wireless oper-
ator r. r. Buch and Seaman G..
Kemp. both i'll from the same cause.
also were brought ashore.
The Cushing left here yesterday
for the lightship carrying surgeon
to attend the sick men. but Mate
Thistle died before its arrival.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-11-10
FREE ATTRACTIONS THAT Will PLEASE YOU

Prof Battato his Florentine Band-Concerts Twice
Daily.
SAILOR JACK, recently honoraby discharged from
Navy in his Death -Defying Cloud Swing-Twice
The Flying Icons their thrilling Trapeze Jaw
Act-Twice Daily
Parachute Drop-Thursday and Friday Afternoons.
Grand Automobile Parade al oc
Handsome prizes
Mammoth and Magnificent School Parade Friday
morning 10 o'clock n
Prizes for Floats
Fireworks-Grandest Display
day night. 10 o'clock.
THERE WILL BE SOMETHING DOING EVERY MINUTE"
DON'T
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-11-10
Ates Four Years Of Diseouragins
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Up In Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.

Catroa. Ky.-ln an interesting letter
from this place, MIS-. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: 81 suffered ioe four
years. with wonlanly troubles, and during
asis time, could only sit up for q little
wisne, and could not walk anywhere at
aA. At times, would have severe pains
n my Left side.
The doctor was called In. and his treat
nsnt relieved mo for a while, bst was
soon confined to my bed again. Aiter
-, nothing seemed to do me any gesA.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-06
Mrs. Amos Chambers.

Louisa J. Vogt Chambers, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry j. Vogt,
was born December 25, 1857, near
Woodland, Iowa, and departed this
life at her home in Leon, Iowa, Sun
day, July 2, 1916. In 1912, with her
husband and family she moved to
Leon, where she resided ever since.
Thus her entire life was spent in De-
catur county.
On February 2S, 1884, she was
married to Amos Chambers. Four
children were born to this union,
namely, Olive, Guy, Mrs. Edith
Waters and Gladys. Her departure
is mourned by her husband, her chill
dren, one brother and two sisters.
They deeply feel the loss of a faith
full wife, a loving mother, true
and tried sister.
Mrs. Chambers was a sincere and
faithful woman. 1t was her meat
and drink to serve and care for her
loved ones; and as she had .opportun-
ity she did good to all men. Her
work on earth is done. She rests
from her labors. All who knew her
speak we'll of her and cherish her
memory. 1t could not be otherwise.
The funeral services were held
from the home Tuesday afternoon at
3 o'clock, Rev. Raoul R. Moser, pastor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-06
John Allen Hileman.

John Allen Hileman was born in
Audubon county, Iowa, September s,
1884, and died at his home north of
Grand River, July 2, 1916, aged 81
years, 8 months and "a days
He was left without the care of
his mother when he was years of
age and for two years lived with
his grandparents, A. A. Burchett and
wife at the end of which time his
father having again married, John
was taken to his fathers care and
remained with him until his 18th
year when he again went to make
his home with his grandparents. He
later went to Nebraska where he
was married to Antania Hahman on
Oct. Z, 1905. To this union four
children were born, Arba Verana,
Emma and Antania Verana, and
Antania having preceded their faith
er to the great beyond.
Johnny as he was Familiarity call
ed by his friends and acquaintance,
was a hard working, strictly honest
man. He was never too busy to lend
g. helping hand to his neighbors and
friends in need. Many times has the
writer seen his eyes filled with tears
vi WISA uC hACN VI ooulo
one in sorrow. He, died in peace
with his Master, Whom always re-
verenced as he expressed himself be-
fore the end He leaves a Borrowing
wife, two children and an innumer-
able host of friends, for to know him
was to be his friend, to mourn his
death.
Funeral services were conducted
at Camden Baptist church, July 3, by
Rev. e. c. Vanderpool, one of his
early schoolmates, who paid him a
beautiful tribute to his friendship.
lie was laid to rest in the Wheels
cemetery, close by his mother whom
he never remembered and by the
side of his baby daughter to await
the great resurrection. The wife and
mother have the sympathy of the en-
tire community in this their greatest
bereavement
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-06
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Cochran Celebrate
Golden Wedding.

Tennyson said, In the spring a
young mans fancy lightly turns to
thoughts of love-" Evidently that was
just as true fifty years ago as it is
now, because fifty years ago this year.
an affair of the heart between Mr.
Asa Cochran and Miss Alabel Church
reached such a stage that the SER
vices of doctor of divinity were re-
quired.
They were united in marriage at
hopkins, Michigan, June q, 1866, by
the Reverend Munson Barnes, Bap
fist minister. In 1916 they moved to
Decatur county, Iowa, thus becoming
pioneer citizens of this section of the
country and assisting in founding La
mont
A good many citizens particularly
relatives and more especially chill
dren and grandchildren, being init
mately concerned in the wedding that
occurred fifty years ago, determined
it should be properly celebrated upon
it's tiftieth anniversary. According
ly something over sixty relatives as
sembled at the home of Elder Asa
Cochran on. Tuesday afternoon at
about o'clock.
Grated in orange and white, and af-
ter some hours of very pleasant So
cial Intercourse, including the taking
of several pictures Of the group, sup
per vas served at about seven
O'Clock. The supper consisted of two
very cppetizing courses, served by
the tvo daughters and two daugh-
ters-in-law of the family.
At the close Of the meal Chas. F.
Chuch made very heartfelt speech
in behalf of the company, and pre-
sented Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran with
purse Of money that had been con-
tributed by the relatives. He begged
that the couple receive it as t. ken
of the affection and esteem of those
assembled, few little old copper
coins the copper coins in question
proving to be five and ten dollar gold
pieces.
During the meal a program of mu-
sic was rendered, including several
solos, among them when you and
were young, Maggie" by Miss Fran
ces Cochran, "Put on your old gray
bennett" by Master Ralph Cochran,
and "Silver Threads among the
Gold" by Master Carl Prall.
We must not forget to mention
the presence at this gathering of the
mother of Mrs Cochran, Mrs. Morse,
now in her 95th year. Among the
relatives present were Mr.. and Mrs
F. E. Cochran and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Cochran and family, Mr.
and Mrs. J. r. Grenawalt and fam
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-06
Running a Newspaper.

Everybody thinks he can run a
newspaper better than the benighted
souls placed by Providence in that
unbelievable position. Maybe it's be-
cause the editors faults are glaring
ones-out in the open in black and
white-or possibly it is just a queer
uuirk of human nature and the jobs
SO easy anyway. Running the paper
is a sort of side line with lots of
people, who offer it advice in their
spare moments with the same spirit
as they play golf or pinocle.
If the editor is for anything the
ants condemn him, and vice versa.
If he takes stand he is trying to
dictate to the community. 1t he
doesn't take stand he is a molly
coddle and jellytish. He is a crank,
a reformer, a fanatic, four-flusher,
a crook, disturber of the peace, or
just a plain idiot, according as he
meets the desires of his subscribers
or goes against them. And there
you are.
The average man never thinks OF
the hours of toil-downright, soul
sweating, brain-fagging toil-it takes
to get out paper. He never thinks
of the worries, the trials, the tribula-
lions every editor must undergo.
Some folks are so unappreciative OF
his efforts to boost the town and
make money for them that they won't
even contribute the price of subscrip-
ton. Just remember this: The edi-
tor, apart from the perfectly laudable
desire to make a decent living fol-
himself and family, has only the
good of the community at heart. II
he disagrees with you an any subject,
political, moral or educational, you
and not he may be wrong.