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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
HOW THE PATH WILL LOOK.

pains. A change is about to come over
the face Of these conditions, however,
by the construction of the most novel
and elaborate wheelway in this coun-
try and probably the world. An elevht-
ed cycle path of framework nine miles
long has been designed to connect the
two places. The path will be supported
by two pillars of different heights, TO
equalize the grade, and the floor will
be of boards. The width will be about
ten feet. and each side will be inclosed
by lattice work rising to height IF
about four feet. The path will be light
ed by double row of lights, placed SO
high as to alternate, and half way be-
tween the cities park and casino will
be established by the company that
has undertaken to build the structure,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
The Danger Of City Weeds.

City people are warned by the De-
partment of Agriculture against weeds
growing in back yards and in vacant
lots. Noxious in themselves. they are
also conducive, the department says.
to the spread of malaria, hay fever,
asthma and other diseases. Their ex-
termination is strongly urged, with the
turning Of the lots either into chill
drcn's Fairgrounds or to the unem-
ployed for cultivation as vegetable
gardens,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

not have been foreseen or guarded
against. So that in point of fact no.
body at all is to blame for the malad-
mlnistration of the War Department.
The Hon. Hazen S. Pinsree. for in
stance, who is a bosom friend of Gen.
Alger, demands to know why the Sec
rotary of War should be blamed for
McNinley's bad administration, and
Mr.. Grosyenor asks whether the Presl-
dent could have attended to the details
OF the War Department personally. 1t
is only fair to say, however, that these
denominations come not from Messrs.
Alser and Mckinley. but from the par
tisans of those statesmen. Between
the Major and his Secretary of War
there subsists a deep affection, found
I'd along in 1894. which will continue
so long as Alger is in position to aid
III eXtricating great men from temper
airy financial embarrassment.-Ch
Chronicle
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

1T Is the opinion of lawyers of stand
ing that Edward Atkinson of Boston
has most excellent grounds for action
for SANDER against McKinley's Attor-
ney General. Griggs has gone out of
his way TO hold reputable citizen up
TO public contempt as traitor" The
offender cannot plead official privilege,
because the offensive terms were ap-
Piled in newspaper interviews under
conditions which would warrant legal
action and We're applied to man who
was eminent long years before Griggs
was dragged from New Jersey to orna-
ment the Presidents Cabinet.
Should Atkinson see fit to prosecute
Grigss, the Jersey imperialist would
find himself on the horns of n dilemma.
If lie should plead justification and en-
deavor to prove Atkinson TRAITOR"
the country will want to know by what
right he allowed the traitor" to go
unprecedented. 1t is the duty of Griggs
to punish treason and sedition That is
one of the things he is in office for.
Why, then, does he not prosecute At
kinson, whom he has publicly branded
as traitor? The answer is very sim
pie. He dare not because the country
has received the suggestion of his so
doing with n loud gutfaw.-New York
News
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

The punishment inflicted by the court
martial on Brisadier General John p.
Eagnn for his obscene attack against
General Miles was considered exceed
ingly mild by the people of this coun-
try, but it has entailed consequences
which will be a severe lesson to the i'm
pudent and indlscreet officer. Member
ship in the Loyal Legion is highly
priced by the officers who gained honor
during the war between the States,
and TO have ones name dropped from
the rolls of the legion is considered a
deep disgrace. Such n punishment has
fallen upon Eagan.-E Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
FRANCES Match Monopo,v

The manufacture of matches is very
strict state monopoly in France, and n
fine of frame per match is ruthless,y
imposed on all contraband imports of
the kind from abroad. Forgetfulnesn
of this lately cost an English travelyr
the sum of 500 at the port of Bon.
logne, where he had to pay fine of 800
francs on box of wax lights, value 0
cents. which the custom house officers
found among his luggage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
IMPERIAL TYRANNY.

One short year ago President McKin-
ley proclaimed TO the civilized world
that this country would stand on the
proposition that extension of territory
through conquest is criminal aggres-
sion.' Since the fall of Manila this
announcement of our policy has not
been retracted. In practice the policy
of the administration has been such rs
to give rise to the general opinion that
there is contemplated the carrying out
of measures that constitute what Pres
ident Mckinley clearly and truly de
fined criminal agrees on"
Monster mass meetings have been
held for the purpose of protesting
against such policy and demanding
that the President respect the promises
made by himself on behalf of this M
tlon. These meetings have had the cor
dial support of men of national-yea
acknowledgements for learning
tellectual and moral world. They came
from divers sects and political parties
guided solely by their sense of right
eousness, liberty and patriot SIN Large
ly attended counter demonstrations
have been held. and the demand there
made that President Mckinley shall
continue to ignore the solemn pledges
by him made, and urging him to relent-
lessly wage n war of .criminal aggrcs-
sion.'
The supporters of these meetings find
their enthusiasm fed by the sordid cry
of Commerce follows the flag" I'M
partial onlOokcrs assert that the at
PENDANTS ut these meetings are largely
of the kind who follow the flag at IL
safe distance
Our form of government, our trndi-
tons, our widespread innate love of lib
erty, our Oft-eXpresscd belief in the in
herent rights of man are all opposed to
imperialism" When President Nc
Kinley publicly disavowed for this ma
tion any intention of pursuing an lin
periaf' policy it was supposed by all
patriotic Americans that such disavow-
al was solely for the enlightenment of
foreign nations. 1t is humilialing to
every right-minded American to find
that faint suggestion of possible com
mercial benefits has secured Il follow
Ing for imperialism, and that these fol
lowers are willing to see the standard
of Imperialism planted on the ruins of
American honor.
The hypocritical cant which frames
excuses for criminal aggression de-
ceives no one. The general issue can
not be evaded. 1t is clear-cut and well
defined. If President Mckinley means
anything less than imperialism it is
quite easy for him to make his mean
Ing known. He may rest assured that
distinct avowal of II just policy, fol
lowed by such active measures us
would evince his sincerity of purpose,
would ut once silence adverse criticism
and attract enthusiastic support He
may rest equally well assured that day
by day and step by step the noblest
men and purest patriots of this country
will resolutely oppose the tendency to-
ward imperial tyranny.-Chicago Dem
ocrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Letting Alscr Down Easy.

Secretary Alger has ut last admitted
the truth OF the report that he is an ac-
tive candidate for United States Sem
atorial honors to succeed Senator Nc
Millan, who declines denomination. We
are not in the Majors confidence but it
seems as il sufficient explanation for
the chief executives noticeable elation
OF spirits has been furnished. In look
ing about for soft cushion on which
to fall the War Secretary has selected
one of billowy luNuriancc and the only
remaining problem to be solved is the
pliability of the Michigan Legislature
to be elected year hence.-Chicago
Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Poorest Way to Get n Mnrk.t

The customs receipts at Havana dur
ing April amounted to $500. 900; and for
the fiscal year they will close to S1O.-
100000. This reflects a very promising
activity in trade thereabouts. 1t would
be Interesting TO contrast these figures
with the Manila customs collections.
Facts as to the latter are wanting, but
the internal revenue collections Mt
Manila since the American occupation
began amount TO hardly $4,000. The
utter decentralization of trade and in
dustry there is strikingly shown by
such figures. Our war of subjugation
to get market is destroying whatever
market there was for us.-Springticld
Republican.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Floor Paint, Home. Mixed.

A very nice floor paint is made by
mixing half gallon of boiled linseed
oil and pint of Japan with three
ounces Of ochre, one of red and two of
yellow; mix well together and apply
two coats. This makes very pretty
color and a smooth. glossy paint. 1t is
very much cheaper and will wear a
great deal longer than any ready-mixed
floor paint that you can buy in the mar
ket. When sweeping painted floor
wet the broom often in pail of water
and shake of all the water you can,
then sweep; this will take up all the
dust and make the floor look clean, and
will save great deal of scrubbing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

Like the venerable Cincinnati jour
nalist who was in the habit of placing
the responsibility of any of his short
comings upon the shoulders of his
wicked partners" General Alger, 1t
seems, is to claim immunity from criti-
cism on the ground that he was, after
all, the subordinate of Major McIlin-
ley. And in like manner the Major, ac-
cording to his friends, must be e1oner-
ated BECAUSE Ayers derelictions could
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Imperial Brawls to BE Ayoidc1

Ii will be an evil day for the republic
when we come to regard ourselves as so
much of a world power that we are
ready to join the brawls and wars of
the old world nations. England is
quite ready to see us become just that
sort of power" available for use in
the extraction of her cmbroiled chest
nuts. We must beware lest Uncle Sam
lose that sagacity which has been re-
garded as his distinguishing character
istic.-Springtield, Mass. Republican.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

The Koreans are great smokers, and
both sexes and all classes begin smok-
ing early in life and keep 1t up most
diligently. Tobacco is not used by the
Koreans in any other form than smok-
ing. The pipe is the constant compan-
ion of every Korea man and woman.
However poor an individual may be,
there always seems to be some method
of obtaining tobacco for the pipe which
he or she is sure to possess, whatever
else may be lacking. The tobacco used
by Koreans is almost entirely home
grown. Every farmer or gardener cul-
tivates his little patch of tobacco, much
of which is very good in quality, but Is
injured in curing, being simply hung
up under the wide caves of the houses
to dry. 1t is quite strong. The supply
seems to be ample, and the price is
very low. No leaf-tobacco is imported.
The Korean pipe is brass bowl of fair
size with a brass mouthpiece. Pipe and
bowl are connected by hollow reed
stem of from one to four feet in length,
some of these stems being beautifully
ornamented, and all being neat and
light.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
when Setting Out Plants.

An important point in setting out
plants is to firm the soil well about the
plant after setting 1t in the ground.
This can be best done with the feet,
tamping the soil gently Immediately
about the base and against the stalk Of
the plant. This serves to keep the
plant in position, so that it will not be
whipped about by the wind, and pre-
vents the air from getting at the roots.
AS the plants are knocked out of the
pots dip the ball of soil surrounding
the roots in water, and pour little
into the hole into which the plant is to
be set. FIJI the soil in about the plant,
and compress 1t as suggested above,
and If no water is applied for a weel,
the plant will not suffer. By the for
mer method only the surface of the soil
is wet and the roots of the plant re.
main dry.-Woman's Home Compan-
inn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

The laying of soft eggs-that is, eggs
covered with membrane rather than
n SHELLS easily ascribed to overfat-
ness, but some hens persist in the habit,
whether fat or lean, even If well sup
piled with lime, and such fowls are
doubtless affected with chronic disor-
der of the organs of reproduction.
While these are all right for table poul-
try, they are good for nothing else. If
several hens in flock lay soft eggs, it
is sure sign of overfeedlng.-Live
Stock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Impudcnce of the Lumber Lord.

Late advices from Washington indi-
cate that the lumber lords are entreat
ing the administration to retaliatory
action by exercising the option con-
fcrrcd in the Dingley act and doubling
the tariff on lumber This is positively
the most impudent protectionist pro-
posal which has ever been seriously
urged. Not content with doing all in
their power to Illustrate the effort of
the joint high commission to settle all
matters in controversy between the
United States and Canada. these vora-
clous monopolists now seek to add to
the difficulties of the situation and to
foment new causes of disagreement
when every consideration of the public
welfare demands an amicable adjust
ment.-Philndelphia Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Wnndcrs of the Rec

Every bee carries his market basket
round his hind legs. Any one examin-
ing the body of the bee through n MI
croscope will observe that on the hind
legs of the creature there is fringe of
stiff hairs on the surface. the hairs ap-
preaching each other at the tips, SO as
to form n sort of cage. This is the bees
basket, and into 1t, after successful
journey, he will cram enough pollen to
last him for two or three days.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Long and Fxpenoiv. Job,

1t required thirty-tive years of con-
slant summer and winter campaigning
to 'pacify" tribes numbering 100000
and capable of putting, Mt the most
10000 armed braves into the field If
1t was job of third of a century to
overcome our mere squad of nomadic
Indians, how long will we be subduing
to our will the Tagalos, Visayuns and
other tribes, numbering 100000? We
submit the problem to the expansion
lists and ask for an answer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

PIeadfuG for Imperial Clemency.
Heinous as is the offense of Edward
Atkinson, of Boston, in finging his
gray goose quill fernlst the imperial de
signs OF the Observation-Disclosures
containing his anti-slaughter senti-
ments having been mailed, it is alleged,
to the volunteers IN the Philippines
Is to be hoped, IN view of the unhappy
miscreant's usefu. anu honorable ca
reer, be Will not be shot Mt the next rls-
ing OF the sun Be merciful with Ed
ward, Mr.. President, and maybe you'll
convert him into IN imperial whooper
with your gracious elemency.-Detroit
Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

1t is sometimes cheaper to restore an
old orchard than to plant new one
and wait for the young trees to grow.
This may be done by judlcious pruning
and removing all Of the dead wood,
then manuring the ground In the fall
and applying fertilizers in the spring.
The manure must be used literally,
first lightly stirring the surface soil and
then applying the manure, which
should be well worked in when spring
OpenS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
NOVEL BICYCLE PATH.

Elevated Structure Nine Miles Long
to Connect Two. Cities.
In the mountainous region about Los
Angeles and Pasadena, in Southern
California, the lot Of the wheelmen is
not an altogether happy one. for cycle
paths are unknown there, and beyond
city limits the way for riders is so
rough and rolling that the pleasures of
cycling scarcely compensate for the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

Among the many radical changes in
farm management during the last
quarter of century there are few that
have brought the farmer greater profit
than that of marketing pigs at six or
seven months old Instead of keeping
them three times Is long. The best
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

This is the problem by the side of
which all others confronting the Buck
eye Republicans pale into insigniii-
canoe. To Jones. or not to Jones; As
compared with Jones. Sherman's re-
turn to Ohio politics is of no import
ance; the Hanna BUSHNELL Foraker
feuds are mere sideshows; even Coke
Old Boy, the Cincinnati boss. and the
turned-down AIcKisson, of Cleveland,
are mere ciphers. There are all sorts
Of trouble Mt hand for the Ohio Repub-
licans, and all on account of Jones'
Atlanta Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
THE coMpLA1NEKs.

A little dog bayed at the moon one
!, night,
) But the moon didn't seem to care;
And other dogs heard the little dog bay,
And, smiling, each trotted upon his
way,
Thinking, "what a fool is therew
A man sat down and grumbled Mt fate,
But fate didn't seem to care;
And other men heard what no had to
say,
And. soothing. each passed and pursued
his way.
Saying, what u fool is there"
T. Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

SraItluE tomatoes on TO iOtatOeS.
The United States Government at the
experiment stations has succeeded in
grating the tomato top on to the pota-
TO root, and, strange as it may seem,
the growing of crop of tomatoes does
not seem to interfere with the growth
Of the potato, and no doubt 1t will be-
come common some time by this means
to grow the finest tomatoes and pota-
toes both from the same plant.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

Except for the very earliest planting
1t is better on rich, dry soil to cover po-
tato seed Mt least four inches deep.
Then there will be no temptation to
throw the earth around the potato as
1t grows, making hill through which
the tubers will grow outside the soil,
and be made WORTHLESS for cooking by
exposure to the sun. A potato that has
been "greened" properly makes the best
seed, but in some of the potatoes that
are greened in fall the eyes appear to be
destroyed, SO that the potato is not even
good for seed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

BTANCHYON. nc1V1e1 II pTVIer-
red, but bolted only at the bottom, leav-
ing the upper end to swing freely. When
vertical, the stanchion is held in place
by block nailed between the side
strips on the right and hinged strip
on the left. In the cut this is raised,
but when the stanchion is vertical 1t
drops between the side strips and holds
It steady. Whenever desired, the notch
ed strip may be raised, the stanchion
pushed aside and the cattle are free.
Always be careful to leave just enough
space by the stanchion to admit of easy
motion Of the animals neck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Commerce aud Imperialism.


All this talk to the effect that the
possession of the Philippines will "in-
troduce us to the Orient is pure rub
Dish. No imperialist has yet under
taken to tell us how the possession of
those islands will enable us to sell a
dollars worth more to THE ORIENT
than we could sell without them. Even
Mr.. Frye is constrained to admit that
we need nothing more than coallng
and naval stations for the purpose Of
protecting our commerce. We can sell
to the people of 1.-THE Orient if we offer
them the things they want on terms as
satisfactory to them as they can make
with other vendors: otherwise we can
not. 1t is not n matter of owning ter
ritory or making great display of
military or naval force. 1t is simply
matter of supplying things wanted on
satisfactory terms. We have abundant
proof of this in the fact that Europe
takes more than three-fourths of all
we sell, although we do not own an
acre of ground in Europe or front
ing EurOpe.-Chicago Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Birds Eat poi.onou. Fruit,

A correspondent In Nature discusses
the rather interesting question why
birds are not killed by eating poisonous
fruit. 1t Is held by some that birds eat
only the surrounding pulp, which in
many casesisperfectly harmless, as. for
instance. In the case of the yew, where
as the seed is very poisonous. The real
facts. however, appear to be that the
birds actually eat largely Of the ber-
ries, both pulp and seed, and that they
very shortly afterward eject the seeds
and skin by the mouth, thus avoiding
any poisonous effects. Instances are
recorded Of finding the elected seeds
and skin of poisonous berries, although
no Instances are on record Of any one
having actually seen the birds eject the
seeds. 1t has been asserted, although
the evidence is by no means strong
that blackblrds have been known to eat
the berries of Atropa belladonna, thu
well-known deadly nightshade.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Making Corn Row, straipht.

1t does not pay to make crooked
corn rows, despite the well-known old
saying that "the most corn always
grows in crooked rows" That is a
Renaissance of days when stumps and
stones INSTRUCTED the surface and made
1t impossible to do neat work in mark
ing out. A strong horse. easy on the
bit is necessary in doing good work in
marking rows. Still more is a clear
sight to the end of the field on the part
of the man driving the horse. Unless
the surface is very uneven four marks
can be made Mt once, of which the In
side one will follow the mark made In
going around last time. This makes
three rows for planting gained in going
across the field, and six in going and
returning. 1t does not take long to
mark out large field in this way. But
II the surface is uneven 1t is better to
mark rows with markers having only
three teeth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

INFLATED by John D.
Rockefeller give
reason to believe
that should Rookie
Teller live another
quarter of n century
he will have become
easily the richest
man the world has
ever known. The
upbuilding of his
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31

We have seen that free silver would
raise prices, but this would not 20 so
far as to work any injustice to credit
ors generally. The tremendous de-
mand for silver created by country
that equals in productive energy En-
gland, Germany and France combined
would enhance its exchange power
over product greatly and thereby lower
the price level of silver lands. Prices
would rise, however, till the owners of
silver bullion could buy no more here
with it than in other silver lands. Then
when their general price level and ours
met, the tendency of silver prices,
whether up or down, would depend on
the amount of it that would come to
the worlds mints. Doubtless we would
even then have to use vast quantities
of paper to keep prices stable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-31
Wanted . Plain Young Woman

The following advertisement is from
an Australian paper: Wanted: A
young woman tthe palmer the better
to help small, genteel family in their
domestic matters. One without ring
lets preferred"