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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
GREAT OFFICE BUILDING.
New York City to Have Another
Those Towering Skyscrapers.

New York City to Have Another of
Those Towering Skyscrapers.
What will be known as the Broad
way Chambers will be erected on the
northwest corner of Broadway and
Chambers street, New York, at cost
of approximately 100000. 1t is de.
signed by Cass Gilbert in a modified
Italian renaissance style of architec-
ture, and will be eighteen stories high
above basement and subbasement,
the height from sidewalk to cornice be-
ing 225 feet. Granite, brown paving
brick and terra Gotta have been select
ed as materials for the two street
fronts, and the steel skeleton frame
with tireproof covering will be used for
the interior. In the basement will he
very spacious vaults, running under
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

One argument in favor of the trusts
which has been urged by those who
wish to defend these combines has
been to the effect that these organiza-
tons, by reducing the expenses of pro-
duction, are enabled to make n reduc-
ton i'll the price of manufactured arti-
cles, and thus greatly benefit the con-
sumer.
While there is no dispute as to the
proposition that the trusts do reduce
the cost of manufacture, it Is denied
that the consumer is given the benefit
of this reduction. 1t Is certain that the
laborer and the competitor suffer great
ly because of this reduction in expense.
Thousands of men are thrown out of
employment entirely. Other thousands
are forced to accept decreased wages,
and competitors are crushed for the
purpose of reducing expenses. of pro-
duction.
But do the consumers receive any
benefit from this proceeding? In an
swer to this question, let the testimony
before the Interstate Commission of
p. l.. Dove, of New York, President
of the Commercial Travellers National
League, be considered. Among other
things, Mr.. Dove said:
TRUSTS and combines have raised
the price of commodities controlled by
them to per cent in every instance,
except coffee and sugar. In those the
prices are being maintained at ruinous
figures purely to kill off competition.
AT the same time they are throwing
out of employment hundreds of thou
sands of men, principally those who
draw good salaries"
In support of these assertions, Mr..
Dove gives figures as follows:
Percentage of incsease in price of COM
modities by various trusts:
Iron pipe 100
Tin and cnameled ware. ......... 30
Brass goods 60
Chairs and other furniture. ....... 30
Rubber and overshoes. ............ IA
Tin plate Observation-Disclosures. 30
News and book paper. 10
Pipes, combs and brushes. ........ 12.5
Brass pins, etc. 25
hlpDonS ............ ............ ~
Clock metals 6O
Common soap ........ III
With such facts on record, what be-
comes of the argument that reduced
expenses result in reduced prices?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

The California plan is to put the
yams through a sweat by piling them
up on the dry field at harvest time and
covering with four or five inches of
clean straw. In ten days they should
have gone through the sweat when
they may be uncovered dried in the
sun and placed in cellars for the win
tnr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
Silver stronger thnn Ever.

AS usual the Republican leaders are
claiming that the silver issue has been
killed. This is as manifestly absurd
as any of their former claims to the
same effect. Indeed. the absurdity of
it is shown by the utterances of the
very men who make the claim, for the
burden of their song is that the "war
policy of the administration has been
indorsed." IT is quite generally impos.
slble to successfully combat ques.
zion Of pure sentiment leven though an
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

After many years of failure in cab
bage raising sowed Maules all head
early, sure head and safe crop cab
bage seed. The result is have cab
bagc and kraut the year around. For
early use | sow in the spring as soon
as the ground is warm and dry.
think the plants are more thrifty than
if sown in hotbeds. mix little wood
ashes in the bed before sowing, and
always have cabbage ready for use in
June.-Mrs. ii. Hess.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

"When kiss you, Edgar, you are not
afraid am going to ask for money,
are you?'
NO, dear; but I'm afraid you have al
ready cleaned me out while WIS
asleep"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
Cow Peas

y correspondent In the Practical
Farmer says: l have made short cut
TO success in cow-pea growing by SOW
ing at the proper time. If sown before
the ground is warm and dry get poor
stand of sickly plants. Weeds will
thrive in cold soil, and rs peas will not,
the weeds will soon get ahead of the
peas. If sown when the ground is dry
and hot, COW peas will outgrow any
thing | ever saw. Best results are OBJ
tanned by sowing when the cold nights
are passed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

The people of Iceland. would like to
be connected with the rest Of the world
by cable, so that they might call down
occasionally through the summer and
innocently ask if 1t is hot enough for us.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
Willing to Oblire

mo malaria about here, suppose"
said the prospective summer boarder.
"Nnw," replied the rural landlord.
eve hain't never had no call for 1t,
but eff it's to be had down to the vii
lage l reckon MS how We'll git 1t fer
you."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

There are too many dairies contain
ing cows having an average of less
than 200 pounds of butter per annum
to make dalrying a bonanza. BY breed
ing, testing and sending all cows not
up to the standard to the butchers
much better standard will be reached,
and when the herd reaches 300 or $50
pounds year farmer can truly think
he is advancing
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

A French scientist proposes to work
up lot of artificial clouds for the
Paris exposition. One would suppose
they had enough of the real article to
make q good showing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
.itizens and foresaw the
KENosnA's OLD u1eu SCHOOL.

advantages in the system of free
schools to which they had pledged
themselves. The old high school was
torn down in 1890 to make way for the
new building that now adorns the old
site
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Generally speaking, the wages of sin
is death, but 1t must be confessed that
now and then the wages of sin has
very much the appearance of fat divi
dends on very highly watered stock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Don't touch me-" said the chrysan-
themum as it leaned away from the
rose.
~ would be foolish to attempt it."
replied the rose. Its well-known
fact that you haven't got scent"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Friend-Do you permit your wife to
have her own way?
Husband (posItlvelyl-No. sir. She
has 1t without my permission.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

A group consisting of Dreyfus re-
stored to liberty and Esterhazy and Du
Patty de Clam in handouts would make
a tremendous drawing card at the
Paris exposition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Farmers Growing wcet Potatoes,
1t is always surprise to us why
more farmers do not grow sweet pota-
toes, at least enough for home Use. The
difficulty of keeping the seed potatoes
through the winter need not stand In
The way. Almost every large scotsman
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
Mn1terof Size.

Not a Matter of Size.
Mrs. Nlinks-Isn't it queer that such
little bit of a country as England can
rule such vast amount Of territory?
Mr.. Minks-Well, don't know. You
are not very big yourself, my DEAR
It'd Bits,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

1.-THE American girl is winning her
way" says a learned editorial. That's
partly because the American girl is
winning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

An era of universal peace might en-
able the magazines to finish up their
war articles within the next century
and get back to the original basis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

There always have been n great
many George WIS in this country, and
the next century will have as many
George DIS,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

The Boston Globe says every farm
managed by n woman is restored
Eden. When did Madame Eve en-
deavor to run the ranch?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

The claim Of General Joe Wheeler
that the American soldier has no equal
in the world is enormously called
theory. 1t is an incontrovertible fact.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

One may speculate on the prospects
Of flying machine, but it is unsafe to
take flyer on it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Your number" said the warden to
the new prisoner, "is 399'
"'Thank you," replied the ex-cashier.
give been trying for years to get into
society, and here l am in the 400 at
last"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

"Unchristian conduct" is about the
easiest thing to convict a church mem
Der of. Nearly everybody has been
guilty of 1t some time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Whether the children are being over
educated or not, it is a fact some of
them want to know things their elders
cannot answer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

It's all right to put captured Spanish
guns on exhibition in the parks over
the country. They had no show during
the war.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

The soldiers of the army of the Uni
ted States are experts on climate,
whose testimony would go in any court
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Regarding modern progress for the
Chinese, it may be said that so long as
they wear queues they will hang be-
hind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Ethel (showing her engagement ring
Don't you admire his taste?
Maude-Y-e-s, so far as jewelry 1s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
Perpetual Blnckberry patches.

When a man plants blackberries he
has plantation that with care and
spraying with fungicides to prevent
blight can be kept for all time. 1t is
very hard to root out a blackberry
patch, as any who have planted the
wild sorts and who wish to change for
better can testify. But If the best varie-
ties are secured, this tendency Of the
blackberry to sprout makes 1t more
valuable. AT even very low price the
plants can be sold to neighbors SO as to
bring in nearly as much as a crop of
fruit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
COVER FOR A SHAVING BRUSH.
1t Secures the Brush and Keeps 1t
from Going Astray.

"Where is my shaving brush?' is an
anxious inquiry often heard on Sunday
morning. The shaving cup cannot well
get astray, but the brush is a prime
favorite with the baby, who cuts his
teeth on 1t or paints the floor with it,
and the result is that it is often lost or
ruined. A trick shaving mug built spe-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

A man can be popular idol in France
about twenty-four hours.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

propagates sweet potato sets, and for
very small sum of money he will fur
nish enough sets so that farmer can
grow several bushels of sweet potatoes
in the fall. 1t is worth trying. The
farmers table does not have as great
variety of vegetables as 1t should.
and the sweet potato is so universally
liked that it makes an extremely desir-
able addition during the season 1t can
be easily kept.-American Cultivator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

You want the doctor in hurry. Are
you in as big hurry to pay him?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
81 rather enjoy this life" writes Guy

81 rather enjoy this life," writes Guy
Tate, from Malolos to his folks in Abb
lene. 1--WE have taken Calumpit, and
1t was Col. Funston's fight from start
to finish. After the niggers were rout-
ed Gen. Wheaton was seen to put his
arms around Col. Funston and praise
him for his good work. Funston is the
best colonel in the Philippines. All the
boys have such confidence in him that
they would follow him anywhere. At
ter we had charged the Filipinos and
driven them back l actually was SO
tired / could not have moved out of
the way of bullet Then came n
heavy rain, which lasted all night.
Some were lucky enough to get hay to
sleep ON. but slept on the bare
ground. Several times l awoke in the
rain, and then thought, this is the
way father used to have to do, and
then would go back to sleep content
ed"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

"How was the picnicY"
"a dismal failure. There was no one
along whe could photograph W."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Acting for NJ. Elisee Reclus, the noted
geographer, NJ. Hourst of the French
navy has applied to the city of Paris
for permission TO begin the construc-
ton of the colossal terrestrial globe,
intended to he one of the attractions of
the next universal exhibition
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Whether society will countenance a
man depends more 90 hls figure Is, than
biz tspa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
His Ideal,

What want" remarked Aguinaldo,
sis liberty"
What do you mean by libertyY
"Why, want to be free to make ev-
erybody else do as please. Wash
ington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

In letter received by the relatives
Of one Of the soldiers now in Manila
the following story is told of the son
of a prominent official of this city:
The soldier had been feeling unwell
for several days and was ordered to
the island Of Corrcgidor, where one of
the hospitals is located. Strolling along
the beach one afternoon he saw gen.
tleman come sauntering along toward
him. The only peculiar feature about
the man was that he carried n cane
and was very neatly dressed for man
on that island. The stranger approach
ed the soldier and passed the compli-
ments of the day. The two fell into
easy conversation, and the stranger in
CURED about the hospital, the island
and all questions pertaining to the
fierce struggle with the Filipinos, and
concluded by drawing on the sands
with his cane the shape of the bays
and inlets and the position of the fleet.
The young Coloradoan was delightfully."-
entertained for couple of hours, and
only when the stranger was ready to
embark on n sloop that put in to shore
after him did he learn that his pleas
ing companion was no less than Adj
miral George Dewey.-Denver Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Geese Are Prepared for Long Marches
According to a consular report reg
ular goose market takes place at
Warsaw during the month of October,
through which some 100000 geese
pass, some for consumption at War
saw, but most for export to Germany.
One-third Of the geese come from the
government of Wilma, and many more
have come long distances, which would
ruin their feet, to prevent which they
are 'shod." as it is called, before set
ting out ON their journey to Warsaw.
That is. they are driven first through
tar poured on the ground, and then
through sand. After this operation
has been repeated several times their
feet become covered with a hard crust
which protects them during their long
march on hard ground.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Germany's idea of arbitration is sym
bolized by Krupp gun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12


Wounds made in the stems Of trees
by pruning or otherwise, should have
the wood preserved to keep 1t from
decay till the new bark and wood ex-
tends over it. Gum shellac dissolved
in alcohol is far better than paint. Put
the shellac into wide-mouthed bottle
cover 1t with alcohol. and let 1t stand
twenty-four hours, when it may be ap-
piled with swab or brush. 1t serves,
as nearly as may be, as the substance
of bark; is not affected by heat or cold
or wet or dry weather, and retains the
sap up to the cut, healing the wound
without n scar. Any limbs cut off
square on top will leave dead end
from six inches to a foot, which will
eventually die and rot off. Limbs
should be cut off slanting-never
square on top-as is often DONE
Meehan's Monthly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Lambs are wont to gamh0l Oh tile
green, and 80 are the deecers,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
"Motber of All the rru.ts j"

comes of the argument that reduced
expenses result in reduced prices?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12

Even the president of the Standard Oil
Company has ideals that he is shooting at
Chicago Inter Ocean.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28
Played Out.

Dull Headache, Pains in various
parts of the body, Sinking at the pit OF
the stomach, Loss of appetite, Fever
ishness, Pimples or Sores are all posi-.
| tive evidences of impure blood. No
matter how it became SO it must be
purified in order to obtain good health.
Acker's Blood Elixir has never failed
to cure Screfulous or Syphilitic poisons
or any other blood diseases. 1t is GER
tainly wonderfu remedy and we sell
every bottle on a positive guarantee.
M. 81. Webb druggist.
Dyspepsia can be cured by using
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets. One little
tablet will give immediate relief or
money refunded. Sold in handsome
in boxes at 25 cts. M. Fl. Webb, drug
gist.
Sick Headache absolutely and per-
msnently cured by using Moki Tea, a
pleasant herb drink. Cures constipa-
tion and indigestion, makes you eat,
sleep, work and happy. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money back. 25 cts
and SO cts. M. H. Webb, druggist.
Experience is the best Teacher. Use
Acker's English Remedy in any case
of coughs, colds or Group. Should it
fail to give immediate relief money re-
funded. 25 cts. and SO cts. M. II,
Webb, Druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

WOULDN'T it be a good idea to i'm
prove the sidewalks on North Oregon
street, Myrtle avenue, and Stanton
street before the reservation in Utah
street is beautifed, as suggested bv
the mayor? One piece of sidewalk on
Myrtle avenue, between Campbell and
Florence, on the same block with the
high school, is without question the
worst piece of sidewalk in the city.
And being on the city's main promep-
ade it is one of the most travelled. AT
this point there is supposed to be a
sidewalk only on one side of the street,
and the section referred to is not only
unsightly and disgraceful to the city
but is decidedly dangerous to life and
limb. There is break in the walk
with sudden stepdown Of foot and a
half, and rotten boards at the edges.
The crossing at Florence street is also
disreputable. Cannot Alderman Whit
more see that some improvement is
made in this locality?
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28
Mr.. Quay'S VindiCation,
Washington Post.

| washington fOSU
We think it is safe to say that Mr.
IQusy's scquittsl was foregone conclu
sion. It Is uncomfortable that any
right minded and we'll informed person
ever dreamed that Mr.. Quay was guilty
of the charges brought against him
The fact was only too patent that his
persecution originated in hatred, hum
bug and hypocrisy. Mr.. Quay is q
great manipulation of men. He is wise,
| far seeing, strenuous, and enlightened.
To him was bequeathed the tack of
keeping alive the republican organiza-
| tion in Pennsylvania. In discharging
| this exsctinR duty, he naturally anita
gonized impudent pretend ers, migrate
full benefciaries and vicious mounte-
banks. He was working for the per-
petuation of American institutions
the rule of the legitimate majority
and, in pursuance of this task he
sloughed off the frauds, the detrimen-
tails, the useless hypocrites of the army
enemies he has made confirm our judg
ment,
But tie end has come. The vile con-
spiracy coucocted by Quay's ungrateful
proteges has reached lame and i'm
potent conclusion. Nothing dishonor-
able or even technically wrong has
been proved against him. A persecu-
tiOu WlLuOut parallel lOr DlGGerneSS anu
reckless rancor has fallen to the
ground. Qusy's enemies have been
confuted and discredited. The web of
falsehood, Implication and meanness
they strove to weave about his fame
has been severed in q thousand places.
The conspiracy has been baffled and
With seemingly hostile
though honorable Judge: with at least
an impartial jury; against every vicious
suggestion and adroit juggling of facts
and figures. Mr.. Quay has been honor
ably acquitted. That the result makes
for decency and righteousness, no in
telligent and honest man will venture
to deny. Of the ignoble and mean in
SEPARATION of the persecution, we shall
leave others to speak. Enough for us
that detestable and vicious alliance
has been rebuked.
AS just and honorable magistrate, |
the governor of Pennsylvania has ap-
pointed Mr.. Quay to fill the vacant SEN
atorship ad interim. AS an impartial,
fair minded and patriotic body, the
next legislature of the state will |
re-elect Matthew Stanley
Quay.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

DR.. RACES salary was illegally
raised to S125 at the time of the small
pox scare. The city charter expressly
provides that it shall be illegal to
raise the salary if any city officer dur
ing the term for which he was elected
The raise was ratified by the city
council at the request of the mayor,
with the understanding that 1t was to
continue only six months. Now the
city council has agreed to leave the
salary of the city health officer at the
s125 point. The doctor must be good
man for the Gang to hold on to. If
anybody can tell what Doctor Race
does for the city to justify such sal
airy we should like to hear from him.
Even at the time the raise was made it
was necessary for the city to appoint
DR.. Yapdell to do the work for which
DIR. Race had been drawing and con-
tinued to draw the salary.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

THE Electric Light company put In
it's bill for February and March at
1925 per light. 1t looks as If the COM
pany intends to hold the city to that
five year contract in spite of the veto
of the mayor. The low rate is all
right, but the five year business is all
wrong. 1t will be good idea to watch
this matter closely. There is no doubt
scheme concealed here. If the city
accepts the new rate without comment
it will constitute an implied contract.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-28

Mr.. BRYAN still continues to harp
on the silver issue. If he will keep up
that cry and the democratic campaign
managers will endorse his attitude,
nothing could please the republicans
and the independent advocates of
sound currency any better. Prosperi-
ty has come to stay just as long as the
foundations of public credit are not
interfered with by an unreasonable
agitation such as worked incalculable
damage in 1896. If the democrats go
to tearing down what the republicans
have succeeded in building up the
Democratic party will be repudiated at