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©be {Democrat* OFFICIAL PAPKPt OP OOUNTY AND OtTY. T8LKPHONB 184.. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1, 1905 —J. E. Davis has .money to loan at 5%. See his adv. —To-day, Wednesday, is the first day of tho Farmer' Institute. —William Cocking of Greeley was a pleasnnt office caller Saturday —Mrs. Dr. Donnelly of Ryan was a guest of her mother Mrs-. Augusta Klonus Saturday. —Mrs. Wm. Crosier anil son Morse of Coggon were Manchester visifcira Saturday. —Tho Carnegie library has been closed since Saturday on account of a steam pipe being broken. —TheW. C. T. U. will meet at tho M. E. church parlors next Fri day afternoon at 3 o'clock. —Frank Cramer went to Hopkin ton Saturday for a short visit with relatives, returning Sunday. —Mr. and Mrs. Fred Arnold vis ited with their parents.Afr. and Mrs. Hiram Arnold part of last week. —Mrs. F.llen Stone and daughter Julia left Thursday for Waterloo, where they will make their future home. —A social dnnee will be given at tho Pythian Hall Thursday evening. Music will be furnished by Rieger's orchestra. —Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McCor mick are the happy parents of a baby girl, bora Wednesday, Jan uary 25th. —Mrs. Mary J. Paddock had the misfortune to fall on an icy walk and sprain her wrist quite badly Monday. —Victor Morgan has gone to Oregon and as soon as he finds a suitable location, will be joined by Mrs. Morgan. —Tho Modern National Reserve regular meeting Thursday night February 2nd. Every member should be present. —Theo. Bradley returned home from Cedar Rapids Business Col lege, where he has been taking a course of study. —Mrs. Stevens camo home from Lamont last week Wednesday where she has been visiting her daughter, Mre. Harley Silka. —Highland Nobles regular meet ing and supper next Monday even ing, February 6th. Every member try and be present. —Harlo Newcomb, who is at lend ing Commercial College, at Cedar Rapids, spent several days with his parents here, returning to the Rapid. the first of this week. —Edwin Brown, brother of Setli and Henry Brown, of this place, died Sunday at his home in Walker Mrs. Henry Brown and Mrs. S. K. ""rown left yesterday for Walker, to Vllend the funeral. ,t t. .i —Miss Maude Flint and Mrs. B. Briggs attended the Iowa Legion of Honor lodge at Independence Monday evening and witnessed the floor work given by the ladies' drill team of Cedar Rapids They report a fine time. —The entering class of the Man chester High School presented the "Courtship of Miles Standish" at the high school building, Saturday afternoon. -A large number of spec tators witnessed the production, and all spoke highly of it. —Word was received here Mon day announcing the marriage of Mrs. T. J. Roche, formerly of this place, to Mr. Bigeler of Council Bluffs. It is understood they will make their home in Mendou, Utah, on a large ranch, owned by Mr. Biegler. -The Manchester Co-operative Creamery Company held their meet ing Friday and the following officero were elected for the ensuing year, Luther Sly, president John Whit man, vice president James Bishop, secretary M. S. Van Auken, treas urer and. J. A. Morse, manager. —Miss McLaren, who has been assisting in the musical work at the M. E. church, during the revival meetings, left Monday morning for the Moody Institute at Chicago. Miss McLaren has been doing some fine work while here, and her sweet musical voice will be greatly missed at the meetings. —Mrs. Mary Emerson and H. E. Emerson, mdther and brother of T. F. Emerson, of the Record, arrived on tho Santa Fe train at 3 o'clock today. Mr. Emerson had not seen his mother since '92. She is a rcsi dent of Manchester, Iowa, and 80 years old. She is coining to Cali fornia to escape the rigors of the Eastern cold weather—Stockton Record. The T. F. Etnerson re ferred to in the above, is Theodore, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Emerson. He was born in' this county and resided hero until his early manhood, and is well known to many of the older settlers. He is now and for several years has been one of the publishers of tho Stockton Daily (Cal.) Record from which we tako tho above item. -Bulletin-Journal: Friday even ing was a gala evening in the circle of the Daughters of Rebekah. Over eighty guests were present from the district and from Manchester. Winthrop sent the largest delega tion which was thirty-five in num ber. QuaBqueton, Hazlelon and Lamont each had representatives here. General LeRoy, of the Iowa Uniform Rank, headed the Man chester contingent. The installa tion of the new officers was the main feature of the evening. Tho new robes recently purchased by the Daughters were worn on this "occa sion, and were generally admired The work was the subject of com mendation from all, General LeRoy stating that he had novor seen done better. A banquet supper was served at tho hall. Addresses and music followed, General LeRoy being the principal speaker. —Joe YVinniger of Waterloo spent Sunday with Manchester friends. —C. J. Reimer and little son of Edge wood were in Manchester yes terday. —The big sale at Gidtier Bros, clothing store will continue until Saturday of this week. —George Shepard of Ryan come up Saturday evening to spend Sun day with Manchistor friends. —Johny Williams left, mnmlay on the two-o'clock train for le Smut. S. Dak. to visit his sister Mrs. Wm. Leach and other relatives. :—Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Marvin re turned Tuesday morning from St. Paul, Minnesota, where ihey have been guests of Mr. Marvin's sister —Simon K- Atwater brought in an advertisment to late for this week in which they tell about the Universal Range. Look for his adv. next week. —There are two plays booked for the Central opera house this week, Earl Doty in "The World," Friday night and "Taming of the Shrew," one of Shakespeare's plays, on Sat urday night. —Marriage licenses were issued during the past week by Clerk Bis hop to tho following: John W. Downs, Manchester and Opal N. Ttirnev, Hopkiaton, H. F. I'hilipp, Delaware and Louise, A. M. Esch, Greeley, and one more with ''don't publish" written across it. —Tho I.adieu Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will servo a six o'clock dinner at the home of Mrs. Fred •Richardson, Tuesday evening, February 7th. Chicken pie and plum pudding will be some of the good things served. Aprons and other articles will be on pale during the evening. Every one is cordially invited. Betsey S. Harris. Tho people of Manchester and vicinity were surprised and sadden ed Monday afternoon by the un expected announcement of the death of Mrs. Betsy S. Harris at her home in Prairie township. Mrs. Harris attended the funeral of the late Edison Merril a week ago last Sat urday, and on the following Monday or Tuesday she had a severe attack of the prevailing influenza which soon developed into an aetite attack of peritonitis. Betsey Sheldon was born in Oneida County New York, July 10, 1838, and moved with her parents to Aurora, Illinois when she was but four years of age. On Jnlv 3rd 1850, when she was eighteen years old she married Charles Harris, and for about eleven years thereafter ed with her husband on a farm near Sandwich, Illinois. On Feb ruary 27th, 1808, Mr. and Mrs. Harris and their family of.young children moved to Manchester, and since that time' the decedent has mado her hoinn either in this city on her farm in Prairie township About two years after the family came to Manchester Mr. Harris died and sliortly'after his death George, the oldest son and Hugh, the young est joined their father in immortal ity. There were five Rmall children left, four sons, Herbert, Sherman, Durdette, and Clarence, and one laughter, Clara, now Mrs Irvin Mc Gee. Tho manner in which Mrs Harris cared and managed for her children during her long widow hood win for her the confidence and respect of overyone wlio'knew her. She lived to see her five children become prosperous and respected members of the communi ties in which they reside, and they all live near here, except Clarence, whose homo is in Boulder, Montana Mrs. Harris was a good woman who will live long in the memory of her kinspeople and neighbors. The funeral will be held at the lecendent's late home in Prairie township at one p. m. next Thurs day afternoon, and interment will be mado in the cemcterv in this city. Rev. Mrs. Crum will preach the funeral sermon. The Cedar Rapids High School basket ball team played our local High School team at Central Opera house Friday evening. The game was rather one sided as the score in the first half was 24 to 0 and in the second half 55 to 15 in favor of Cedar Rapids. Tho members of the Cedar Rapids team are as follows: Horace Hedges, captain Walter Williams, Carl Jinkens, Walter Hill, Cyril Sloglicka. and Mr. Robert. Carl Johnson acted as referee and R. E. Hill, Manager. The members of the Manchester team are: Ross Young, Howard Allyn, Earl Seeley, Glenn Chapman, Earl Newcomb and Tom Walker, substitute. Howard Snmti acted as referee. The Oedir Rapids Gazatto. llio Cedar IlspMs Evemug Usznittc a utjnvered in Manchester on the even ing of publlcatioa, thus giving the peo pie of the community as good newn aejvtco as It they lived in the city of publication. The Gazette is, therefore the paper that cau Berve their interests The chief value of news is in having trhile it is news. If there is profit to be obtained from the market', or if satisfaction or value is to be obtained from information of any kind, earllgess is tfin nioit Important consideration. The Gazatte is tho highest priced paper published in Iowa, but no tsucceusfal man buys the thing that is the lowest in price believing the difference in cost to bo a mark of cheapness. The beet is the cheapest. The Gazette at So 00 per year give? bntter value, dollar for dollar, than do the papers publisned at lower prlcep. The Gazxtte has the news fresh and other dally -peril copy, sending to ihelr readers tomorrow or next day the tniags the Uazttte prints today. A fair test of this assertion will be found in comparing the brief items of staie news thatBppear in other dally papers of the state with the items originally appearing In The Gazette It wlil be found that whole columns are clipped bodily. The putent houses derive tlmir Iowa news from The Ga zsite, as an examination of their prints in th« weeklies of the state will show, and the patent publishers are supposed to know where thev can secure the most news for tho least' moii'-y. The Gsz-tte isiudf-peudent hut not Inactive. It has no hobbles or polit'cs to impose on its readers, exerclBiogand encourag ing free thought and free speech. The price by mall is Per year, $5 00 pet quarter, gl. 25 per month, 50 cents. Weekly, $1.00 per year. 5-4w GREATCOAT Gildner —The friends of John Duboi8 will he glad to learn that he is im proving. —Tf Manchester Woman's Club will meet, with Mrs. L. Preussner on Main street, next Monday evening. Tr.-.nafer» of Real Estate Michael Rellyto Mafrfie the north 24 fee* lots No. lie, nnd east of 109. Irj at tho northeast corner, nortbe»st -:v U. northwest U.ln t-8d-3. south ]00 reds west 43 rods, north ioa rods. esst4 rods. Also «e«t northeast 80-8: auo lhanrrthwott %,northeast!* southeast Hall in 14-00-8 to HOWS THIS? We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catftrrh that cannot bo cured hy Hall's Catarrh Cure. F.J CUESEY CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15. years, and beliove him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and fi nancially able to carry out any obli gation made by his firm. WALMNG, ICIXNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken in ternally, acting directly upon the bloodund mucous surfaces of the sys tem. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for con stipation. MONEY TO LOAN AT 5% TO-DAY. I have a large fund to loan on first-class farms at 5 per cent. Will mako loans from 5 to 10 years, with privileges J. E. Davis, Abstracter. Main Street, North of Court House, Manchester, Iowa. ixmcrzy-xi 03 jotjst3 .Tinflr.n nnd Tffn yer* In Tr«nhl« Oter l)i« Dixlffft* Slnrxn Dlrnrro Complication. Nerr York. Ja?. 25. Indictments In connection with the Portflre-Moriie rtirorce complications hare been hnnd ?d rtoTrn fljminpt ex-.Ttiatlce ©f the Su premo Court nJdsrar L. Fnr^mnn A. H. Hummel and Benjamin F. Stelnbnrdt, of the law firm of How A Hummel Edward J. Bracken, a detectfro. Mid to Imre been employed hy th« firm Charles F. Dod&e. the former husband of Mrs. Mo rue, ami serernl other per sons whose names ha TO not jet been mado public. The Indictments against Hummel and Stelnhantt are two eneh for subornation of perjury and one each for conspiracy. Against Furs man. Dudfjo and Fracken is ©n« in dictment each for con?rph,acy. Tho alleffort subornation of perjury consisted in inducing Dodffo to make an atltrtnrit that bo had norer been served with papers in tho divorce CAM and also to swear to the trams affect The allowed conspiracy consisted In an alleged attempt to defeat the end* of justlco by having a marriage set aside Illegally. Kx-Jnstlre Fursman and At torney Hummel appeared boforo Jus tice McMnhon, pleaded not griflty and were paroled in the custody of their sounsel. ft Fftlae Alarm. TYashln&ton,' Jan. 28.—Referring to sensational reports from Colon, Fana ma. that fighting was polng on in tha streets of Fan I)omtngo. a revolution having broken out there in resistance to the agreement between President Morales and the United States govern ment. tho navy department says It has heard noJhlng of any such trouble. As the report was based on tho alleged hurry order for marines on the Isth mus to sail for San Domingo, it would teem that the reported violence is "pre mature." North Sea Inoirient. Paris. Jan. 27.—The international commission lo inquLre Into tho North sea Incident resumed Its' sittings with diminished attendance and Interest ow ius tox the many fishermen witnesses repealing practically the same stoty. Captain TYhelpton of the trawler Mlno described the terrific cannonade of the Russian warships. Twelve shots struck the Mlno. one going through her galley and another cutting her rigging. -r FOUR DAYS MORE Men'B*white bom stilt-hoi! liandk- rchiefs Men's Rock ford florkn, le-avy weight Men's Suspenders in light and heavy web Men's mittens heavy horse bide front Such Fur Coat Bargains you n-ve: Doing* of tho !n\vinnUci'A in the Scn ..ate and the Ilnnse of ,, ^lU'pi'ffic I vea. .1 Washington. Jan. 27. The senate passed the army appropriation bill aft pr modifying the provision concerning »he assignment of r#»llrcd army officers to active scrvice wlih mllltta organisa tions. The effect of the change la to rpji^'p General Miles from !t« applica tion. An executive sefMon was held 100 00 Lena Peloort to C. NMmnn & r«. iota Utt8excpptOinirf»ii2 feat of lots Mid ci nil bring in block 16 in Perkins' addition t« Rftrlrlllo 460 00 J. A. Mh«fTt*s nod the c«ntb half nf lots 6 ar.d 7 In Mock 13, which i« in lub-dW *hn mado by J. A. Thomntin the town nf Ryan 1M 00 A.manda I'oltard to Martin a ptoco of tan near Thorpe in leetion SS,town* shu» f»o. rante 6 knw 03 Mr and l*» Allan Hoomer1 to Ktwtob Hoomer: the nndirlded Irtereit ,... west »oathwe«t H. northwest Hon 0. ^no s*rt northeast part anutheast It. part inuthwai iiortheaft* M.aod north H» aouthweit and pnrt of nnrthweot M- all in lec tion* 8 and ft. 8S-4. DnIM 6000 00 Grace Hpinder to Chas. Therre the north M. southeast M. northwest Hall Infcvss-fi 100 00 George Mnnley toS Hammond, north ftartrs east H. northeast J4. northwest 0-9CHJ 2M 00 L-icrila Penrod to Stiles the north* wstty. northwest H. northeast M woM southwest H. northwest rorthnast M. nil In 1-80-6, end the west 4. 'onthwe't U, southeast H. in 86*004 00 H^nry KM»e to Henry Funke tommene- The agricultural appropriation bill rcas considered In the house, but the debate turned principally on the topic uf restricting railroads In the matter of freight rates, the Hepburn bill form ing the bar!?! of br discussion. No ac tion was taken on MI her bill. Washington. Jan. 2.s.—Through his counsel. Judge Svrayne appeared In the senate to make answer to the summons fn connection with the Impeachment proceedings against him. The house managers were present. The defendant obtained a week's time to make com plete response and the time for the beginning of the real trial was fixed at Feb. 10. The dlscnsslon of the statehood bill then was resumed, but no action taken. An executive session was heldv The house passed the agricultural appropriation bill wlthont material amendment. The house refused to send the army appropriation bill to confer ence and sent It back to committee. The issue Is principally on the action of th$. senate on the pay of retired officers: on duty wlfh rtate mllltlt. Washington. Jan. 30.—Eulogies np* on the character of the late Senator George F. Horr. of Massachusetts, practically engrossed the time of the sernto. There were sixteen speeches hy as many senators. After the con clusion of the memorial services the senntf adjourned ont of respect to the dead senator's memory. In a session of lr*s than two hours the hon«f ps?**cd 373 penlon bills, and received for the ee^endar the naval and diplomat!* appropriation bills. Ttie session wa* drveef te legislation en tirely devoid of discussion. DecUion Against I'nckers. Washington, Jan. 80.—Hie supreme court of the United States decidcd the case of the United States vs. Swift & Co., known as the beef trust case, charging conspiracy among the pack ers to fix prices on fresh meats?, etc. The opinion was handed down by Jus tice Holmes and affirmed the decision of tho court below which was against tbe packers. Bmont Matter Up to thft ienate. Washington. Jan. 80. The investi gation of the Smoot matter fn the sen ate was concluded Ratnrdny by the committee on privileges and elections, and when a report Is drafted by tho committee the Investigation wiTl pass to the whole senate. Mexico nny« &om« Crnlaers. St. Thomas. D. W. T., Jan. 30.—The Mexican cruisers Bravo -and Morelos. of eight guns and 1.227 tons each, re cently built In Italy, have arrived horo from Las Falmas. Canary Islands, en their way to Mexico. $ ITotol nt ChnmpnifcTi Barns. Springfield. 111.. .T«n. 80.—The South ern hotel *t Chnmpnlirn was df*tr»:rrf by Bre. The Ion* Is J7B.000, eerer«4 br Inntrsare. Mfeoy caesto hrt lor raw Mcapaa. Delaware Deadlock Broken. Dover, Pel, Jan. 20.—The dead lock lo th* senate was broken during tha afternoon by the election of A. B. Conner, Union Republican, as presi dent pro tern. This ts regarded as a victory for Addicks. Mur-flniM rait Ship. Boston, Jnn. 28.—Th» gpeed of the crolnr XTarjOand «n her trial. iccarA tng to offletnl ftgin-M via 13.SM knata. Tidal earractUu will lueraaaa tka ar urage slightly. All to Uu. th. Block Fjr.t.ui, Wnsliington, Jnn. 30.—Represents tivo Each, of Wisconsin, has Intro duced Ml! raqnlrtn* the tmirersal naa af tha black a^itaa at detail by I'ssiiuon carrier,. Ninth Ballot in Mtasohrt. Jefferson City, Mo., Jnn. 27.—Tlie ninth ballot for United States senator te sneeeod Frands M. Cockjvll, taken In Joint session, remlM: Ooekrall. TS Ktodrftifhana, Tt Karaaa, tt Saa4 rlub, 1, Tubbs, 1, Hia Greatest Keed. "What d'ye want?" ashed the coach man at the kitchen door. "De boss o' de house sent me round hero," replied the tramp, "nn' said yon was ter gimme anything I needed." "All rolght Come ont to the stable, an' 01*11 turn tha hose on ye."—Phila delphia Ijedger. HnTe4t Oolnmbns wns faatnf at tka ap proaching storm, "Call tha aook," ha amnmaiiM, "and I'll hare him save the ihlp. I raad In tbe papers that you boll the water it Iii onlt to accommodate our many customers wo have extended our sale to Saturday,*: Ft b. -lib. This will give you uu opportunity to attend the Big Sale and The Par-/ mens' Instilnto at the same time. Although our sale has been a big success and hundreds of. iicople are taking advantage of it, We still aro overstocked on over-, et.ats wbieh must more this week If you need an overcoat for next winter it will pav von to buy now. Ju«t think of theso prices on overcoats: MEN'S OVi-RCOAVS, in blue and black kerseys, regular $5 and $6 coats £0 this week at MEN'S OVERCOAT^, in blacks and oxfords, loose and full backs, reg ular price $9 and $10, go this week at 6.98 MEN'S OVERCOATS, in fancy brown with belt back, also oxfords and blacks, regular price $12.50 to $13.50, go this week at 8.98 MEN'& OVHRCOATS, in fine greys and blacks, heavy serge and tian lining, regular $15 and $16 go this week at 10.98 MEN'S OVERCOATS, some of the best Kuppenheinier make, hand®' tailored, la kersey and beaver cloths, always sold at $18 to$22 go at 14.98 BOY OVERCOATS, in fancies, blacks and oxfords, ages 4 to 16, going $1.98 to 3.98 MENS FURNISHINGS. •Ic lie to 19c YOUR CLOTHIERS. PSOCEEBIG3 IN NATION'S CONGRESS HA: Iowa City. la.. Jam 30.—Iago was acquitted of the charge of being ac cessory to the murder of Desdemona In moot court by the junior law clans of the University of Iowa. The case, which has been before the court dur ing the pas»t week, has attracted wide attention. Tint for tho conflicting evi dence offered hv two witnesses It is believed Iago would Imre been con^ rlcted. In all. previous trials tbe witnesses havft b«*n held to the literal text of the Shakespearean play a'rfar as poe irihlft, but In the present one the attor neys far the defense brought out in direct examination the fact that wfclle Othello testified that it was 10 o'clock when he had strar.gled Desdemona, another character In this play had en tered the bed room at midnight, *when Desdemona had rotrsed up and said '1 «m dylqg." Tills helng the case, a medical expert testified she may have died fonn mental shock. Anks $25,000 From Lover. Des Moines, la., Jan. 30.—Cynthia. Ferguson of Louisville. Ky., has com menced suit in the federal court against W. H. Kennedy of Elliot, la., for $25,000 for alleged breach of prom ise. She is but 21 years of age and says she became engaged whon 10. regular 50c, go at -g Boys' heavy leather mittens go at Men's heavy fleece underwear, regular 50c to 75c, go at ... Our large supply is nlmost gone. We can still fit. "you. Y\ hy not buy one for next winter. A China Bear Coat to close at $5.93. Russian calf coat in dark brown go now at $15 98. A few good coon coats go at a very low figure. Do not miss this last opportunity of getting a fine overcoat at almost half price.<p></p>Brothers HA. If you miss this immense sale on overcoats, do not blame us. i!i OJ A WEEK It £ni« of^pccin! f'nucht from the .\ ir?» anil Prepared for Our (tenders. Cedar Kaplds. Ia.. Jan. 2D.—KX-OOY eraor Wihinm I/f.rrakee, of Clermont, la., at the Fowa Ftate Manufacturers' association aroused much enthusiasm when he declared in favor of free conl and lumber. His address was devoted to consideration of the tarllT question and was mar! ed by most liberal views. He urged the need of revision, but scored both "stand-palters" and "tariff vlppeTS," and declnred that there is rot a member ot the congress now vigor ously supporting tho president's recom mendations for tariff nnd railroad leg islation. NOT A CllEDIT TO THE COURT Acquit* on the lory Thin Techni cality That Ocsilcinonn Died of A "Mental Shook." The Commoner and the Manchester Democrat both one year for the. low price of $2.15. Regular price of the Commoner. $1.00. This offer applies to both new and old subscriptions. ADDRESS ALL ORDERS TO THE DEMOCRAT, 'I Now is the time to supply yourself and family with The Iowa Homestead (weekly) The Homemaker Monthly Magazine The Farm Gazette (monthly) The Manchester Democrat $ She claims to have bought her wed ding trousseau and disponed of a profitable business preparatory to the marriage. 10 and 11 every^store and factory In the city was closed In order to enable employes to attend revival services. A moral wave Is sweeping the city. Many residences are being thrown open dally for the purpose of holding prayer meetings. Mayor Cas tor issued a proclamation urfelng all to close shops nnd spend the time la divine worship. Stack In the Snow All Stock a/ Ui Or \b & $3.98: lii lb Vene & ib in Mr i* itif \H if/ Uu \li ito 29c i9e tt: Arrested on a Murder Charge. Sioux City, la., Jan. 28.--Jack Wil son has been arrested at Yankton. S. D., for the murder of Charles Lafey. alias Joseph O'Brien, in Sioux City a month ago. The police arc confident that Wilson is the right, man. Wilson was arrested for the Qtiimby, la., bank robbery, but was cleared. tt tt tt tt €old Cause* Mneh Bafforlngw Des Moines, la., Jain. 27.—The con tinued cold of seventy-two hours was slightly broken when the wind shifted to the south and the mercury climbed slowly tip the tube to 4 degrees below zero. Much sufferlngJs reported from all parts of the stat^ Temperature Fall* Tirenty-Poar Degrees. Burlington. Ia.. Jan. 2«. The mercury fell from 30 above te 14 be low in twenty-four hours. A hwy gale accompanied the cold. He Wn* Iteftt nt lllc Gun Shooting. Annapolis, Md.. Jan. 80.--Ttie jjold medal awarded annually to the mem ber of the graduating class at the naval academy who proves most effi cient In target prnctlce with guns of large caliber was won this rear by Midshipman Edward C. Harfits. of Winchester, Ky. Sin has many noK bnt He Is the handle which flt* 'hem all* -H-jimer The Commoner fir. Bryan's Paper Now ia the time to secure Mr. Bryan's paper. All demo crats need the paper and Mr. Bryan needs the support and co operation of all true friends of reform. The Commoner has commenced to organize the democratic hosts for 1908. Mr. Bry an's advocacy through the Commoner of public ownerfljip of railroad and telegraph systems, the election of U. S. judges and' U. S. senators by popular vote, direct legislation, the overthrow of private monopolies tariff reform and other issues, insures in teresting and instructive reading as well as new life to the party. -.i Manchester, Iowa. A GREAT OFFER. Total $3.50 ALL FOR $2.10. Call early at this office and take advantage of this great offer. Manchester Democrat. Farm for Rent. 240 acres, one mile north of Petersburg, known as the Davidson farm, consisting of 60 acres of pas ture, 35 acres of hay ground, balance plow ground. To the right parties, will rent the plow ground on shares pasture and hay land for cash rent. I: JOS, HUTCHINSON, Administrator of T. S. Davidson Estate, 2tf Manchester, Iowa. ,8&t For this week we submit a page of Bargain News. Jg Clearing Women's and Children's Cloaks. $10.(.0 niul $12.50 garments, fine Kersey cloth, to close, $5.00 and $6.25. S8 50 garments, Cheviots and fine Kersey cloth, to close, $4.25. $0.50 garments, Black and Kastor cloth, to close, $3.50. Every Cloak has a quick-selling price mark. In many in stances, half is all we ask for thesn garments. Fur Clearance. ih & \h Moral Wave Sweeps Rnrtlnston. In. Burlington, la., Jan. 28.—Between the hour of il tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt Cedar Rapids, la., Jan. 20.—A pas en-ger train on the Deeorah branch of the Rock Island was stalled in a snow drift all night near Independence. The pnssengers spent the night ln the coaches, but were rescued fn the morning and taken to Independence in bodsleds. The coaches were Ji*pt wartn and the passongers suffered lit tle inconvenience. We have not hesitated about cutting in order to accom plish a a rapid clearance. ONE-HALF every piece of fur in onr stock. Dress Goods Clearance. B. CLARK. DRESS GOODS Just received, our first invoice of Spring Dress Goods and fine selection of New Novelties. You should seejthem. Low Price to Close. All heavy goods at reduced prices, espe cially in Cloaks, Fur Coats, and Heavy Dress Goods. You should see the prices we have made on some very deiirable Dress Goods, in order to reduce stock. We can interest you. Respectfully, W Sale. $ $ if? 9) W OFF nearly 1,000 yards of high class, all wool, Dress Fabrics re duced to fraction of former price. In the lot, every piece is an excellent value. Waist Clearance. tt tt You can save one-half on many of the season's best selling Waists. 200 FlanneKWaisls, tan'nnd reds, good quality flannel, $1.29. $2.25 and $2.50 Flannel Waists, blues, greens and tens, choice, $1.49. at 'fV 9\ in J" W. L. DREW UUlUtUUUlilUlUI •mmiUKtimumuuinmumniuHiiimm In order to reduce my stock of I am offering the $6.00 Fine Wool at $5.00 The $5.00 light color Plaid at $4.50 The $4.50 Grays and Whites at $3.50 Kalamity