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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

The Pope in honor OF tho anniversary OF the
conversion OF King Clovis. composed a Latin hymn
entitled The Baptism OF Clovis. which Is to be
rendered soon by orchestra OF hundred ano
e.., n,aces and chorus OF two hundred voices II
80 hon set to music by Theodore Dubois. or PARIS
and IS an oratorio in three parts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

The second Of the series OF afternoon entertain
ments on music and color harmony given at the
Henry bradford Simmons studio Nos. and West
T-htrtv-third-st by Miss Mary A. f. Carter and
Miss Lucille Corbett. will take place -iay:, Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

Miss Josephine Walton will begin to-day series
-, .,x lectures on current events at the home OF
Mrs Theodore Caskn. the Windsor, Broadway and
Fifty-fourth-st az II n. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

The Writer'S Club. Of Brooklyn. will hold reg'i
lar meeting this evening IN the Hamilton Building.
No A Court-st The hour will be devoted 10 the
reading OF fiction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

,,,ss Susan b Anthony and her biographer' Mr''
Ida H Harper Of Washington. were IN the cry
Yesterday TO attend important suffrage n,se1
ing pleasant luncheon will be enloye1 S MN Miss
antbonv will return to her home IN Roches'er'
Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

The Rev William @. Carr. formerly Of Rochester
now OF Brooklyn. Will give a Bible reading to-day
at 1913 a. m. in the Second Collegiate Church'
Ienox-ave and One-hundred- and wenty-third-st-
Topic "The Saints Place and Privilege
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

Last evening Bible study on The Holy Spirit
and the Christian Worker was conducted by the
Rev Saul o. Curtce. pastor OF the sixth Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church. Brooklyn, ana the
same study viii continue tonight and to-morro"
r,fp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-05

A, the Nursery and Child's Hospital. Lexington
,-o and Fifty-frst-st.. the annual meeting OF
the Board OF Managers will be held TO-DAY at
noon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05

In the operate event of the season. She
reached the Spanish capital just before
the war broke out. Feeling against the
Americans ran high, and Miss Engel
was told 1t were better IL she would not
take part. She declined to surrender
her place, and when the time came
went upon the stage. The cry went
through the house, This is the Ameri-
can," and jeers and catcalls rent the
air. She started to sing and the audi
ence howled. They would not listen to
her. but she went through her part.
After the first act she was warned by
the stage manager that should she go
on In the second act her life might be
in danger. 1t didn't brighten her. Her
second appearance was greeted like the
first. The American girl now felt it was
matter Of patriotism and went on
third time. The audience greeted her
with silence. AS shs began to sing,
there was tremor in the sweet sound
that fell on the hushed audience, for
she feared the silence foreboded trou-
BILE. But her courage was speedily re-
stored, for she had not gone far when
from all parts of the house went up
cheers and applause. bravo, Ameri-
canos" was the cry. She had conquered.
Even Spaniards could not withhold the
applause which such courage and pa
triotism demanded, and thereafter, for
several nights, she was the heroine of
Madrid
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
Iifa In Manila

In posting his relief the other morn
ing Corporal Walker, Company NJ, Ore
gon volunteers, came upon large
snake of the constructor species in front
of the officers quarters on Gale de Pa
lacio. Surprise was mutual. No COM
mand was given, but the relief was In
simultaneously deployed as skirmishers.
and then scarcely in time to avoid the
vicious strokes of Br'er Snake, who
would strike at distance of six or
eight feet. However. these islands are
ours, and the enemy went where the
good snakes go. His trail was traced
back to the ruins of the old church near
by and led straight to the entrance of
the officers quarters. Had he not been
stopped by the guard it is possible that
some oyerworked officer might have
had real ones as he lay in his chamber
above enjoying the sleep of the limo
cent. On being measured the snake
was found to be feet inches long and
10 inches around in the largest part,
with fangs like panther.-Manila (P.
~ American Soldier.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
n,pudent Advice.

Why are the gold bug papers so anx-
ious to see the Democratic party aban-
don the free silver platform? The
above question is frequently asked by
Democratic leaders of Republican
papers. And no wonder, for every Re-
publican organ from Maine to Califor-
MIA is impudently Offering to furnish
the Democratic party an issue to sup
plant bimetallism. OF course they want
us to win in 1900. So they would have
us believe. But the truth of the matter
is that they are afraid to meet us again
on the financial issue. All their lying
arguments" against financial sys.
TEN that will restore equality between
the debtor and the creditor classes
have been exhausted, while arguments
of the bimetallists have been strength
ened by the course of events since 1896.
If the Democrats stick to the platform
of 1896, and there Is no doubt of it,
Republican defeat is certainty. To
change the issue would be to offer the
Republican party new lease of life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
Republican Prospects.

Republican Prospects,.
Republican politicians will not admit
that the outlook for their party in 1900
Is not of the most rosy hue. This Is
natural and is the usual thing, but
there are many reasons to support the
theory that Republican politicians are
whistling to keep their courage up.
The army scandals have weakened
greatly the standing of the administra-
tion before the people. Alger's blum
ders and venality have proved dlsas-
trous and the stubborn stupidity of
AIger, who refuses to resign under
fire." is going to estrange many voters
who would otherwise be inclined to
support Mckinley.
But army scandals are not the only
burdens which the administration must
bear. The extravaganza of the Re-
publican Congress, which has broken
All records by passing appropriation
bills aggregatihg billion and a half
of dollars, will work disaster to the Re-
publfcans. And most injurious of all
will prove the attitude Of the admins
tration In fostering and promoting
trusts. Nearly four billions of dollars
are represented in the capital Of the
combines already formed, and new
trusts are being created each day.
Republicans did not believe in 1878
that they would be overwhelmingly
routed in 1874. Who in 1901 or in the
early months of 1892 could have sus-
pected that the Democratic party, on a
free trade platform, was on the eve Of
great triumph over the party of pro-
lection and prosperity? There is going
to be political revolution in 1900, and
the reign of Hanna, Mckinley & Co.
will be ended Chicago Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
LOVED FOR HIMSELF.
Queer Marriage Resulting from Peculiar
WIN


Hawkins was an eccentric old man
and in his will 1t was found that he
had made his youngest son, Henry, his
sole heir, on condition that he should
marry within two years. 1t was a
surprise to the community, as Henry
was worthless fellow and rarely on
friendly terms with his father.
Henry at once became the topic of
conversation. Everybody was wonder
ing what mystery would develop from
such an odd beginning, and there were
dozens of stories afioat to the effect
that Hawkins was miser and had
left bundles Of money hidden in odd
corners Of his rackety olu shanty, that
had become the sole property of his
son.
Henry's name soon drifted into the
papers NIL over the country. AS re-
suit, bushels of letters from marriage
able women and wild-visioned girls
came to him in the form Of proposals.
On the last day Of the allotted two
wears Henry Hawkins and Belinda
Scenes stood in the registry office,
where it was arranged the ceremony
should be performed quietly.
"If could only feel sure that you
love me, and that you are not to
marry me for money, how happy 1
would be-" said Henry.
But you ought to know" protested
Belinda, that it is because love you,
for you know have $4,000 of my
own-though, of course. that is nothing
to your fortune"
The ceremony was performed.
$50 you love me for myself alone,
Belinda?" said Hawkins.
Just you and nothing else" insisted
the bride of n moment.
"I'm so glad" said Henry, tenderly.
all myth, Belinda. Will you please
pay the fee?"-Tits-Bits
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
ALL: SAVE ONE.

The lady rode in her coach of state,
As the air grew chill and the day grew
late,
But she felt no longing to turn and 60
To her own hearthstone with its royal
glow,
For though it was warm, and rich, and
fair,
There was never child to greet her
there.
What treasures had she in that prince.
~ home!
There were silks from Persia, and
busts from Rome,
Pictures from Paris and London town,
Books and books, upstairs and down,
Strange, quaint things from the cur
fous East,
But never q child to share the feast.
In the lady's mind was gloomy store
or wit and learning, and culture
more.
She had sailed to the East, and sailed
to the West,
sue uuu seen I'LL tne tnlngS tnat are
rarest and best:
And many wondrous tail she knew,
But she HAD 10 child to tell them to.
And deep III the iady's heart there Idly
Such power 81 loving and giving, they
&. !. say,
Such fancy for feeling her warm
y, i, arms close
Round q slim little form, with cheeks
;. !, Of rose,
Such wealth of love had this lady true.
But never child to give it to.
On, women who fret at the ills of life,
The round of duty, the small, small
,,r n strife
Of daily living, with children's needs
Drawing your back from prouder
u, deeds
Think Of yourselves bereft and lone,
For love, for ambition; for bread, a
stone.
Louise Morgan Still, it;, Ladies'
Home Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
BALANCE OF TRADE.

Some thoughtless people are lulled
into apathy by talk about the balance
of trade In our favor 1t never occurs
to them to inquire what becomes Of 1t
ana who gets the benefit. 1t Is true
that for number of years there has
been large excess-a very large ex-
cess-of exports over imports of mer-
chandise. Bankers, men of affairs, men
at the head Of large financial institu.
lions, who assume a superior knowl-
edge about business and finance, know
10 little of the accounts kept of the
aggregate business of the country that
they tell us this balance of trade is evil
dence of prosperity. They do not stop
to inquire what we have received for
the large amount we have sold and eX-
ported each year since 1873. In the five
years ending Dec. 81, 1897, our exports
OF merchandise exceeded our imports
by S0oS, 193,323. Was this sale? Did
we receive anything for IL? Was 1t n
source of Income? 1t was not Il sale.
1t was an expense. II was veritable
outlay from which we have not derived
one dollar of income. viii some of the
great financiers who express them
Selves 50 learnedly and confidently
about balance of trade tell us what we
have received? we did not receive
other merchandise, for this vast
amount is not all we sent away, but
the excess Of what we Sent away over
all that we received. Did we get gold
FOR It? Did we add to the stock of this
money metal by this large expectation
OF our products? Is this where the
New York banks secured an increase
Of their gold holdings to an amount of
$4,00O,OOO per month during the last
twenty months? Such cannot be the
case, because during the same five
years we sent out of the country lex
ported $379,255,2 POP of gold, and this
was Sill ,093,963 more than we re-
ceived Imported. During the five
years, instead of adding to our income
In gold, we had an outlay, an actual
expense, of Sill. 993, 983 paid in gold, in
addition to the merchandise exported.
Did we get silver for this merchandise
and for gold, together amounting to
81 ,OG5, 1877. 1856? Have the other nations
OF this earth been dumping their silver
on us In exchange for our products and
our gold? Is this where all the silver
came from that has SO alarmed our
bankers. and with which the oddities
tell us we are in grave danger of being
overwhelmed? Have we had this enor-
nous Importation Of silver, and is this
what has made it so cheap? Alas, no!
This cannot be true, because the Treas
ury Department reports that in the
same five years we sent out (exported)
$27O,3S4, SOB worth of silver, and this
was $146,600,906 more than we re-
ceived (mported).
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05

h8n reedtnR causes Garget.
AS the COW or other breeding animal
approaches time Of parturition, high
feeding, either to stimulate milk flow
or to make it richer. should for the time
be suspended. OF the two, the kinds
that tend to make the milk richer, or, in
other words, to fatten the COW, are
worst. But we should not advise any
farmer to feed heavily with grain
which will cause fever and make the
animal feverish, though this may be
natures effort to lessen the milk flow
SO that the udder can hold 1t. The food
should be laxative rather than consti-
pating. Ensilage and roots of all kinds
are good If not given in too large
amounts. The only grain given should
be three or four nubbins of corn daily.
The COW will eat these readily, and
they will cleanse the stomach prepara-
tory to the time when parturition be-
gins-American Cultiyator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
MARIE ENeEL
Singer Whose Courage and Patriotism
CONQUERED the Spaniards.


Conquered the Spaniards.
Her work this season in grand opera
has made Marie Engel prime favor
lite in New York, and has given her the
same high place in the esteem of her
fellow countrymen that her wonderful
voice and sweet womanliness earned
for her in Europe. She is young yet.
and the triumphs she has achieved are
as nothing to those which the future
promises.
There sromancein herlife story. Her
mother was a singer with voice that
might have stirred the world, but the
opportunity was denied. The maternal
grandparents Of Marie Engel lived in
pioneer settlement of the West and
had puritanical Ideas. Their daughters
voice attracted much attention, but so
great was their dread of the stage that
they would not permit her to cultivate
1t. When she married Engel he took her
to neighboring city and placed her
under good tutors. But 1t was too late
for professional career Then Marie
was born. Great was the parents de-
light when, as a child, she showed mu-
steal ability. They built castles in the
air for her; she was to be great singer
some day. When Marie was Z the
mother died. Her last request was to
hear her child sing, and the little one
stood at the bedside singing and sob
bling rs the mother breathed her last.
When Marie was old enough her father
took her to Europe, where she studied
under the masters. A few years ago
she made her debut in Berlin. and
thereafter sang herself into the favor
of the great capitals of Europe. This
Is her first season in America.
Miss Engel has not only beauty and
sweet voice, but superb courage. This
trait was illustrated last spring She
was to make her debut in Madrid on n
night In April, taking a leading part
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05


Introduce new blood into your poul-
try once year.
Give lime for growth of bone and for
egg-shell material.
A little cayenne pepper in the food
often stimulates laying.
Good Leghorn hens may be kept un-
til they are five years old.
A laying hen should have her food
and drink at regular intervals.
If the hens show an inclination to
pull feathers, feed them salt pork.
Eggs intended for Matching should
not he kept over four weeks. They
must be turned every day or two.
1t will require several pounds of
skim milk to equal one pound of lean
beef for flesh-producing qualities.
One dollar per head is the average
cost of keeping fowl year, and the
same amount Is fair estimate Of the
profits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05

Another very instructive demonstra-
ton is the enthusiastic applause with
which the Republicans greeted the
declaration of a Texan that we hold the
Philippines "by right of conquest"
When this logic of brute might is ap-
plauded by the administration in the
House 1t is pertinent to repeat the cita-
ton of declaration twice made in
Presidential messages and as true now
us it was n year ago: 81 speak not of
forcible annexation. That is not to be
thought of. That, by our code of NOR
ais would be criminal aggression."-
Pittsburg Dispatch,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05

1t is difficult to keep spring clean
and pure, especially if visited by stock,
unless one attempts to Improve" n
little upon nature, difficult as that
might seem. If one can get section
Of iron boiler tubing some two and n
half feet in diameter and set it in the
spring, the lower edge well down be-
meath the surface, with clay "puddled"
about the outside, he will have us fine
a water supply as one could desire. 1t
Is also possible to get sections of stone
piping with diameter of about two
feet, which can be set into the spring in
the same way. In either case 1t will
be found good idea to bank up all
about the iron OF stone tubing with
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
MAMMOTH RAILROAD SCHEME.
An-Rail Route from New York City to
Buenos Ayres


The International Railroad Commits
sion estimates that the total length Of
the all-rail route from New York City
to Buenos Ayres will be 10, 22S.O6 miles,
OF this 4,771.93 miles are already built
The estimated cost for grading, ma
sorry and bridges on the road to be
built is $174,290,271. This estimate
does not include the branch lines, but
only the trunk line to Buenos Ayres,
nor does it include any expense beyond
preparing the roadbed for the rails.
The commission, however, is of the
opinion that future studies will reduce
the length and lessen the cost here
given. By far the greater part of the
cost will be in the Andne regions of
Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, where
the mileage is estimated at 3,645.34,
and the estimated cost at Sl26,36O,-
1854, the estimated cost of building
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
Ancient Window Shades.

The window sashes which were re.
moved yesterday at the Machias (AIe.)
Congregational Church, to give place
to the new memorial windows, were
found to be perfectly sound and fres
from blemish of any kind, notwith.
standing the fact that they had been
doing service for sixty-two years
They were made from old-growth
pumpkin pine. The nails used in the
castings were hand made, and were
probably the handiwork of some Local
blacksmith Of I'VE olden time"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
Names in the Postal GUIDE.

The following names of postotfices
appear in the United States postal
guide: Mud, Twin Sisters, Texas; Mule
Oregon; Sodom, New Mexico; Yellow.
Jacket, Idaho; Loyalsock, Option
Pennsylvania; Wax, Iowa; Pebble
Sawdust, Florida; Seven Guns, Quality
Kentucky; Virtue, Tennessee; Wit
North Carolina; Zero. Mississippi
Love, Colorado; Oats, South Carolina
Pluck, Virginia; Pure Air, Rockycom-
fort, Peculiar, Lick-Skillet, Missouri;
Sassafras, Maryland: Pious, Ohio; Roll.
ing Stone, Minnesota; Peppertown, In
diana.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
ADMINISTRATION War on Reed.

There is strong movement on foot
among Republicans to change the rules
Of the national House of Representa-
tives and deprive the Speaker of the
arbitrary power which has been exer-
cised by Mr.. Reed. There is no question
as to where this movement originates.
1t comes from the administration,
which Mr.. Reed has deliberately
thwarted on several occasions, and
which he has most grievously offended
by his refusal to recognize as members
of the House gentlemen who hold COM
missions from the President.-Indian-
apolis Sentinel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
An Odioua Alliance.

For a republic like America, that has
justly earned the admiration of the civ
ilized world for its magnificent and
successful form of government. and
which challenges the history of all time
for fitting comparison, to unite on
terms of equality with any monarchi-
cal government of the old world, indel-
IDLY stained, us they are, with the cru.
city and wrongs of centuries. would
truly be a union of the eagle and
the vulture.-Memphis Commercial.
Appeal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
Reed In Mckiulex,a Way

The administration can formulate
policies, but an able, aggressive and
courageous man like Reed in the Speak
er's chair can defeat them, and that he
is willing to take the responsibility has
been fully demonstrated the last three
months. The first session of the next
Congress will be confined to President
making and unmaking exclusively, and
it will be great disadvantage to the
Mckinley Alger outfit, aiming for a
second term, to have Tom Reed as the
chief mogul of Congress.-St. Louis
Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
Protection Behind 1t All.

Our lingo expanslonist movement,
Congressional extravaganza. the pen
sion scandal-these and nearly all our
other recent evils are results of the
growth Of the protectionist idea in the
Republican and Democratic parties in
recent years. Protection corrupts the
very springs of political life and disor-
ders our social and industrial existence.
At present this fact is pretty generally
ignored but events are likely to bring
1t to public notice at an early date in
n forcible way.-Baltimore Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05
JOINING THE CONTINENTS.

all the other sections OF the trunk line
being $47,929.S46. The line passes
through every State of Central Amer
lea and all the Pacific coast States of
South America, excepting Chile, whose
chief coast towns, Antofagasta, VAL
paraiso and Valdivia, will be connected
with thetrunk line by branch roads al
ready in operation or nearly completed.
Some of the most important trade
centers in every State in South Amer
lea will be Joined by rail to the main
limo
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05

Imbroved Kali Fence.
The plan of setting stakes X-fashiot,
and OF laying the rails in the angle be-
tween them, is unwisc. for the reason
that the rail is not properly supported.
If the ground is soft, the stakes are
pressed downward constantly The cut
shows a better plan. One stout stake
10 set firmly iii n perpendicular posi-
ton. where 1t has strength to support
any weight. 1t is braced from each side
by shorter stakes, which are spiked to
the upright. These support tile rails,
the whole being firmly held in place
by d binding Of plain fence wire that is
now SO inexpensive. Such fence can
hot settle, be pressed over to either
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-05

may be used to advantage In feeding
the animals. The picture shows a
feeding bng made of strong canvas
and equipped with strap which may
be slipped over the animals head and
fastened. The top and the bottom are
expanded by means Of two rings made
of heavy wire. A few inches from the
bottom is inserted a circular piece Of
wire screen, which serves as a breath
ing hole. This feeding device can be
made at home.-Ohio Farmer.