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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-10


You will confirm them, but you will
betray nothing"
81 tell you" ImbTie began.
''In proof of what I say I have ar
ranged that the treaty be placed in
your hands for copying tomorrow.
And your money difficulties will be
at an end. Look at this-cOme IN
der the lamp and look"
you see, you are dealing with
gentlemen who trust yoU," the
stranger continued. "And if you
prove false-which is impossible
we shall know how to punish you
Also, we shall know if it is the gen
uine treaty you bring US"
Before Imbrie had quite under
stood the gist of the proposition the
little man was gone, leaving him to
his soliloquies, his bride and Dolly's
anxious face.
It was in the sleepy part of the
day the following afternoon that the
high official entered and looked
about the room.
Here, Mr.. Imbrie," he said, laying
down a closely typewriter paper be-
fore him. Copy this, will you? It's
rather confidential and we must have
some more copies. Make a couple of
cartoons and don't let any one see.
Bring them to me when you have fin
ished."
Imbrie stared at the paper It was
the secret treaty with China which
the Japanese government would
have sold it's soul to obtain.
Imbrie made an extra carbon copy
and slipped it into his pocket. He
took the remainder in to the high Of
fetal, and, side by side, they COM
pared the copy with the original
very good, very good, Mr.. I'M
brie," said the high official 81 am
obliged to you"
Imbrie went home in a daze.
Dolly and he had long talked of
what they would do if ever, by some
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-10


to come to pass.
AS he stepped off the car the little
Japanese came up to him. Silently
Imbrie slipped the carbon copy into
the mans hand and left him.
A month passed Imbrie had told
Dolly that his uncle had died and
left him that $4,000 which they had
always talked about and never hoped
for. Dolly was delighted. The color
came back into her cheeks. She was
happy. But in ImbTie's heart was
the burning shame of betrayal
It was three months before he sent
in his resignation. He wanted to al
lay suspicion. He expected to be
watched He had omitted to dis
charge his debt to the money lenders
for fear that he would come under
suspicion. 1t required all his courage
to send in notice.
Then, toward the end of his last
month, he began to realize what his
treacheTy meant. He knew that, I'M
der the official silence, somebody was
suspected, somebody was watched,
somebody was suffering wrongly for
his abominabIe deed. He could not
endure his position. And he told
Dolly
He confessed to her one evening
when she had questioned him about
his distress. He told her that there
could be no future for them upon the
money earned by his betrayal of his
native land. He bowed his head
when he had ended, for he expected
that Dolly would herself denOunce
him.
But when he raised his head after
a long silence, it was to see Dolly
standing beside him, her face ex-
pressive Of plying wonder.
The bitter thing is that you did
it for me, Ronald, she said, and sud-
denly dropped to her knees. Ronald,
dearest, you know now what you
must do"
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
ROUTINE BUSINESS ONLY
 AT THE COUNCIL MEETING

The Council meeting last night was not very important one. Councilman Burgh was conspicious by his absence since all the res, were present. The minutes of the proceeding meeting were read and approved. There were no commun,- cations or correspondence. City At torney Hobbes in his report intro duced an ordinance amending or dinance 6s relative to qualincations for voters etc. "
 Councilman Thompson as c!iair- man of the Fire and Water Com lnittee reported two fires. the first since August. during the past week Damage amounted to about ten doi. lars.
 Councilman Blake of the Ord!- nance Committee introduced Ordl- ance No. PAP, the same referred to
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15

in the city attorneys report. and moved that it be read and adopted. The council ordered it read on pass age of Blake's motion. Thereunon Councilman Blake moved that t soe read second time by title end duly passed. This motion was passed and all councilmen voting in the afirma- tive the ordinance became part of the Nome law. K Councilman Blake of the specia: committee on the Darling and Dean taxes said that they would like to have another week to consider the matter. This was granted.
 Bills followed the usual course anG upon motion by Councilman Lehman the council adjourned.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
STORM RAISED GAIN
 MARSHAL AND DISTRICT

tral tradnig place later on it passed into the hands of the old A. c. Co. and continued as such until the difr- erent companies merged in the N. c. Go. It had a renaissance dur ing the Kondikc rueh, but lately has been converted into a boneyard for defunct stern wheclers.
 Edward and Sheppard are now running, store thoro.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15

UNALAKLEET, Fob 4.-Recent advices from Marshal City and An dreafski say that the big storm created havoc; houses being blown down, trees up-rooted etc. The latter place was, with the exception of two small cabins, entirely demol- ished.
 Andreafski was created by the Russiens and was at one time cen-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
PERSONAL MENTION

leave for Dexter today. Willows taboo.
 Irving Reed left for Solomon yesterday.
 Eric Johnson arrived with cold storage mail yesterday forenoon.
 Ben Nelson returned up the Beach to Jess creek yesterday
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
GENERAL ELECTRIC GO
 MUNlTlOM PLANT BURNS

It is held here that the fire is the work of an incendlary, put clearly this is merely the voicing of a gen. eral suspicion without any known facts which would indicate that any one was guilty of arson.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15

Dr. and Mrs. Fromm returned from Solomon yesterday afternoon.
 WI. H. Webb looked like Stefans- son after the cold mush, from So- lomon.
 Harry Bloomfield will return to Solomon today or tomorrow.
 Frank Kiesele is en route to the Hot Springs.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15

SCENECTADY, Feb 14.-Fire utterly destroyed that section of the General Electric Co.'S plant which lately has been devoted to the man. ufacture of war munitions and war machines for the Allies
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
WILL DELIVER SPEECHES.

After dinner speeches at tEe pa triotic festival Friday evening are to be made by o. D. Cochran, G. J Lomen, and Judge Tucker. They are to speak on Washington, Lin coin and President Wilson, respec- lively. There will be other features to the program.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15

CARPENTERS AND JOlNERS.
 Local Union 17S9, Carpenters anu soiners of America, meets every Fri day at Al Orland's shop Front St. Carpenters Headquarters. Feder- al Labor Hall. at 8 p. m.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15

The Lid is of, but you will not be gambling if you take advantage of that fact. Bring real money with you as chips don't so. From now on till the time of stock taking you can get two for one at Darling & Deans. You can buy a pick for fifty cents-do you get 1t! Bargains along all lines.--Adv.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
RUSTLING PLAYERS

Lady Ball fans are now busy rustling up promising players for different teams and these may be playing in a series before very long.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
BADLY FROZEN.

Bob Rice with Leo Wittenbers and a native while mushing towards the Kougarok were caught in Il storm beyond Nugget. They bur- rowed in the snow and remained there for over day until a native came along and guided thcm to the roadhouse where it was found that Rice and the native were badly fro gen. Percy Blatchford left Sunday to bring Rice to Nome for treat ment
 The trail stakes are now invisible along the greater portion of the route to the Kougarok and immedi- ate attention ought to be given them.
 Bring your Forfeiturs Notices e the Industrial worker.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
TAKES BIG LOAD SUPPLIES.

Pete Gervais with two six horse teams hauled ten tons of supplies for King Brothers where they are mining on the second beach below Nome river.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
GOES TO GOLD RUN.

Martin Corliss will accompany the mail team to Gold Run when Fred Larson start for Teller tins morning.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
ORGANIZED LABOR.
LOCAL 24O w. x. M.

LOCAL 24O. w. F. M.
 The regular meeting of the Nomc Mine Workers Union, Local No. s4O. of the w. F. of M., is held every Saturday evening at p. m. at Miners Hall Office hours l p. m. 70 6 D. m., z D. m. to 8 p. m.
 HAROLD JENSEN, President
 JOHN A. WILSON, Sec.- Treas. :.
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PLEASANT DANCE.

The Pioneer ladies gave a Valen- tines dance last night which was greatly enjoyed by all present.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
NOW DRIFTING.

Braten, Dippel and Anderson are now drifting on low grade dirt on Bourbon.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
COLD ON DEXTER.

It was thirty-five below on DeX- ter hill and blowing a breeze yester- day morning, so that one had to work some t. keep warm.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
WILL HOLD MEETING

The Federated Aid Society will meet at o'clock this afteroon at the church. A full attendance is desired.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15

FEDERAL LABOR UNION. No. 12S31. American Federation of Labor. meets every Monday at 7,30 D. m. in the F. L. U. Hall.
 A. DOOSE, Pres.
 LENS OLSEN, Sec'y.-Treas.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
WILL TAKE MAIL.

Gus Wheeler will probably take the mail to the Kougarok today.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15
VERY COLD.

Advices from the kougarok say it is intensely cold and the far people are not enjoying it as much as they otherwise might.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15

Fresh homo made Chocolates, Peanuts, Candies and Ice Cream at the Rose Candy Store.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-02-15

uEr THE NEWS RIGHT. READ THE WORKER.
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GET TTE NEWS RIGHT. REA1 THE WORKER.
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New igehe tlzae se subsssfbs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
Home TALENT PLAY
FRIDAY, NOV. 3RD.
"THE NEW MINISTER" TO BE PRE-
SENTED BY MANCHESTER TAI
ENT AT OPERA HOUSE.
AN EVENING OF FUN IS ASSURED
Proceeds To Be Used By Child Con-
servatlon League For Play
GroLn nd Apparatus.

THE New Minister" is TO be pre-
seuted by Manchester people at Cen
trail Opera house on Friday evening
November 3rd. The proceeds from
the play will be devoted to most
worthy cause. namely the purchase
of playground apparatus for the lit
tie folks of Manchester. This play
will be given under the auspices Of
the Child Conservation League, and
the proceeds from the entertainment
will be carefully expended by this or
ganization.
Following is brief synopsis of the
play:
Rev. Brown accepts country par
ish. There has been a great deal Of
controversy in selecting the right man.
The Music Committee. as well as the
Ladies' Aid and Old Maids Society,
have had their opinions to offer. Dali
sy Lovejoy, the new school teacher.
offers her services in the choir. much
to the disgust of the Old Maids So
ciety. Daisy recognizes Rev. Mr..
Brown as her fiance. She had been
evading thinking she was not good
enough for minister's wife. They
become reconciled and the old maids
are feeling badly because one of them
was not selected.
Below we give the complete cast of
characters; .s....
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
PRICES.

The following interesting informG-
tion as to prices is given in an art,
Gle sent out by II. B. Glover & Com
pany of Dubuque:
Retailers who think that prices
were never so high might derive some
comfort from the entries taken from
the day book kept by our customer,
MIR. d, K. Pease, OF Ricbland Center,
Wisconsin, in 1857 before the war,
and in 1854, after the war
At the same time farmers who are
kicking about paying the high prices
asked by the merchant today might
cheer up a little if they will recollect
that during the Civil War they paid
record high prices for everything they
bought and received pretty nearly rec
ord low prices for everything they
sold
Today the farmer is on Easy Street
finding a ready market for everything
and getting the highest prices ever
recorded on many items.
And just remember. Mister Merch-
ant, that prices were very much high
er after the war than before it. Many
smart people believe that we are in
for a long period of advancing prices
with the highest figures to be reached
only after the great European conflict
has come to an end.
Here are the items from Mr.. Pease's
day books:-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
MRS. JOHN SPOERI..

Mrs. John Spoerl one or the well
known German women of Delaware
county, passed away at her home in
this city Monday evening. Mrs.
Spoerl had been in failing health for
number of years. but not until
few weeks was she obliged to give
up her work in the home. She sought
help at the sanitarium at Colfax, and
later in the University hospital at To-
wa City but all to no avail. During
these last days her sufferings were
intense, and even those who were at
tached to her by the tenderest> Of
home ties could not wish her back.
During the weeks of suffering she was
given the tenderest of care by the
devoted husband.
Mrs. Spoerl was born in Prussia,
December 25th, 1853, and came to
the United States when she was nine
teen years of age.
On June 10th, 1880, she was united
in marriage with Mr.. John Spoerl Of
Delaware county, and Immediately ar-
tSI lilSll HAL lltA5c ILSy lOCuLGu Ou d
farm three miles west Of Hopkint0n,
where they lived for seven years.
Then they removed to a farm in Ha-
eel Green township, which place was
their home until two years ago, when
they came to Manchester.
Mrs. Spoerl Is survived by her hus-
band and two sons, Henry and Will
liam, both of whom reside in Hazel
Green township. At the time she
left Prussia she had a number of rel
atives living there but during the
years that have interviewed she had
not heard from these and it is not
known whether any survive her.
When she came to Manchester she
became a member Of the First Con-
gregational church, and was faithful
attendant upon all Of the services
when not prevented from doing so by
i'll health.
Funeral services were held from
the Congregational church this after
noon at two O'Clock. Rev. w. J. Suckow
conducted the same. Interment was
made in Oakland cemetery.
The Democrat extends to Mr..
Spoerl and two sons its sympathy in
this hour Of great sorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
SIXTY YEARS OF
Church HISTORY
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
CELEBRATES NOTABLE EVENT
WITH SPECIAL SERVICES.
iowa SOLDIERS ALLOWED TO VOTE
Governor Clark To Send Election COM
missiOnerS to Brownsville to
Hold Election.
iowa SOLDIERS ALLOWED TO VOTE

The Sixtieth anniversary of the
First Congregational church of this
city celebrated by holding appropriate
services on Sunday and Monday of
this week. At the morning service on
Sunday Rev. H. W. Tuttle Of Grinnell
gave the anniversary sermon. Rev.
Mr.. Tuttle was for sixteen years con-
uected with the church in the capacity
of its pastor. Following the address
by Rev. Mr.. Tuttle, the church and
Sabbath school observed rally day
and promotion exercises.
In the evening on Sunday Rev. J..
Frank Moore of Waterloo preached the
sermon. Large audiences greeted both
Of the former pastors.
On Monday afternoon at 2:30 a
fellowship meeting was held in the
church. Rev. Clyde S. Holland of
Winthrop, spoke on congregational
Fellowship" Rev. Chas. E. Cushman
of Monticello spoke. on Congregation
al Weaknesses and their Remedy"
Following the addresses by the Wis
iting pastors Rev. Mr.. Montgomery of
the Presbyterian church and Rev. C.
K. Hudson Of the Methodist Episcopal
church brought words of greeting from
their respective churches.
At six o'clock the ladies of the
church served one of their appetizing
dinners, in the church parlors.
At eight O'Clock in the evening the
Rev. Horace D. Herr, of Humboldt, To-
wa, gave the closing address. His
subject was The Old Puritanism and
the New
An item of much historical inter-
est to many people in Manchester
was one furnished by Mr.. A. M. Sher-
wood. in connection with the recent
celebration of the sixtieth anniver-
sary OF the First Congregational
church. 1t relates to the first reg
ular choir that led the musical part
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
SOLDIERS TO VOTE.

The Iowa boys, doing service at
Brownsville, Texas, will not be de-
prived of their right to vote at the
election on November 7th. Auditor G..
H. Bunker, at the request Of the Sec
retary Of state, filed a certified list
of district and county offices with the
secretary of state, who will prepare
special ballots to be used at Browns
vile. The ballots to be voted by the
soldiers will have all of the Offices to
be filled from the President down TO
and including all Of the county. Gov
ernor Clarke, it is said, will appoint
an election commission which will
conduct the election among the iowa
troops at Brownsville. Over three
thousand votes will be recorded
among the Iowa men at Brownsville.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25

Bert Pinch of Des Moines was a
guest of relatives and friends in Man
chester over Sunday.
The Et A Virp Club will meet
with Miss Mabel Miller on Wednes-
day evening of this week.
Mrs. John Neft and daughter.
Iona. of Dubuque. were guests over
Sunday of the formers brother, Fred
Smith and family.
Miss Marjorie Arnold, who is at
tending school at Cedar Falls, was
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. N. Arnold, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Acers left
Tuesday for st. Petersburg, Florida,
where they will spend the winter
months. Here's hoping that they may
have a delightful winter in the south.
Mr.. J. B. Satterlee of Washing
ton, D. c., came Friday evening for
a visit among relatives and old time
friends in and near Manchester. Mr..
Satterlee is connected with the depart
ment of Agriculture at Washington.
He expects to remain in Manchester
until after the election op November,
7th
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
L. G. LAWRENCE.

l.. u. Lawrence, one of the most
widely known men of Richland town
ship, died at his home Thursday. Oct.
ober 18th, 1916, after an Illness of
comparatively short duration. Mr..
Lawrence had not been in good health
during the last eight years, but was
about his home until five DAYS be-
fore his death
Funeral services were held in the
Wesleyan Methodist church on Satur
day afternoon, the services being con
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. Wesley
Maack. interment was made in Oak
land cemetery.
l., g. Lawrence was born August
goth. 1888, at Hampshire, Cane coun-
ty, Illinois, and came with his parents
to Richland township in 1850. He was
united in marriage with Castine r.
Reynolds, on June End, 1861, in Cof
fms Grove township. To this union
thirteen children We're born, namely:
Mrs. Ellen Eldredge, of Gascoyne
North Dakota: Mrs. Clara Smith of
Dundee; Mrs. Odessa Eldredge of Tor
onto, Kansas; Mrs. Marilla Smith of
Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Janette Chrit-
tenden, who died in 1895; Mrs. Geor-
gle Norris, Masonville: Mrs. Margar-
ct Hutson, Waterloo, Mrs. Blanche
Smith, Delaware: Ray L. Lawrence OF
Dundee; Mrs. Ethel Mullen of Man
chester, and Clyde H. Lawrence of
Dundee. .tsa.s r.
On October 1st. the family had a
reunion, and upon this ocassion all of
the children were privileged to be at
home for a short time. The mem
bers of the family residing at a dis
tance had just returned to their homes
when the father was stricken with his
final illness.
Mr.. Lawrence is survived by the
children named and the faithful wife,
who travelled life's pathway with him
for more than fifty-seven years. He
also leaves surviving him two broth
ers, John of Dows City, Iowa, and
George of Montana.
About eight years ago Mr., LaWr-
ence left his farm and moved to
Dundee. He was successful farmer
and was honored and respected by
everyone. While he resided on the
farm he affiliated with the church of
Forrestville, and after removing to
Dundee he gave of his means and
strength to the support of the Wesley
an Methodist church. In the home he
was true husband and kind father,
and to those in need he was a true
friend.
The sincere sympathy is extended
to the bereaved family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
RELEASE COMES !. .s...,,,
MRS. D. hcS 4 C.. s.
DEATH FOLLOWS LINGERING ILL.
NESS. FUNERAL SERVICES
HELD AT GREELEY.
l. G LAWRENCE ANSWERS SUMMONS
Well known Dundee Citizen Leaves
Large Family to Mourn
His Death.

Mary McKinnis was born August 12,
1858, near Colesburg, Iowa, and ex-
cept for few years during her girl
hood which were spent at Creston
her whole life has been passed in
Delaware county.
On January 30tb, 1881, she was
united in marriage with Mr.. Delos
Aucutt, with whom she lived happily
until his death in January 1912. Since
that time she has made her home with
her sister, Mrs. c. NJ. Hanna in Man
chester.
Although she had no children Of
her own. yet she was Aunt Mary" to
all the children and young people Of
her acquaintance.
Her death occurred October 18th,
1916, aged SO Fears, months and 6
days, and she leaves of her immediate
family one brother, G. M. McKinnis,
Of near Greeley and Mrs. c. M. Han
ma, of Manchester.
Her life had been a quiet one, de-
voted to her home and those near
to her. She was good friend,
Kind neighbor. ever ready to help
anyone in need. She will be sadly
missed not only by the members Of
her own family but by all who knew
her, She became Christian in her
ea:.y ee:!S nc and and united win tie Chris
tian church at Greeley, retaining her
membership in that organization un-
tial her death.
The funeral services were held in
the Christian church last Friday, Oc-
tober goth. the services being con-
Quoted by the minister, Rev. r. w.
Stairs. Interment was made in the
Greeley cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
CANDIDATE SMITH IN MANCHES.
TER

John D. Smith, democratic candi-
date for member OF the board of su-
pervisors, was Manchester caller on
Friday of last week, accompanied by
Dennis Kehoe Of Hopkinton, who is
actively assisting him in his cam
paign work Messrs. Smith and Ke-
hoe have been busy for several weeks
travelling over the county and getting
acquainted with the voters. Mr..
Smith is very pleasant gentleman
to meet and the Democrat acknowl-
edges a,Aaa front him -aTld his cam
paign manager. They are putting up
a stiff fight, which promises an in
teresting finish.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
DIVORCES ARE GRANTED.

Judge Mullen, in the Delaware dis
trict court. granted divorces in the
following suits:
Lucinda Pratt VS.. Geo. e. Pratt.
Decree Of divorce upon plaintiffs pc
tition as prayed. Decree to be en-
tered on payment of costs.
Ruth May Bishop vs.. Edmund
Charles Bishop. Default. Decree of
divorce as prayed in petition. Decree
to be entered on payment of costs.
Plaintiff is permitted to resume her
maiden name-Ruth May Reeves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
HARDING TO SPEAK IN MANCHES-
E. TER,

Lieutenant Governor Harding, Re-
publican Candidate for Governor will
deliver an address in the court room
on Wednesday evening, November 1st.
The Republican County Central COM
mittee is making plans for one of the
old fashioned republican rallies. T.
E. Taylor, Of Independence, will al
so be present at the meeting, and ad-
dress the voters. Mr.. Taylor is the
republican candidate for state SEN
ator from the Delaware Buchanan
District.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-10-25
ANNOUNCEMENT.

l wish to announce to the voters OF
Delaware county that, having received
the nomination for sheriff in the June
primary, my name will be on the ra-
publican ticket at the November cleo.
ton. Your support will be appreciate
ed.
66w4pd CAT, STJNcoN