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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
nOti1ic6tI0n c0MMIttee was devoted
entirely to the question of Imperial

nOtifc6tIOh cOmMIttee was devoted
entirely to the question of imperial
ism. He said, among other things:
There Is an easy, honest, honorable
solution of the Philippine question. 1t
is set forth in the Democratic platform
and 1t is submitted with confidence to
the American people. This plan UNI
reservedly indorse. If elected, shall
convene congress in extraordinary ses-
sion us soon as am inaugurated. and
recommend an immediate declaration
of the nations purposa--tirst. to estab-
fish Il stable form of government in the
philippine islands, just as we are now
establishing IL stable form of govern
meht in the island OF Cuba: second. to
give independence to the l,ilipinos
Just as we have promised to give indie
pcndence TO the Cuhana; third. to pro.
tcct the Filipinos from outside inter
ference while they work out their des-
tiny, just as we have protected the re-
publics of Central and South America,
and are. by the Monroe doctrine.
pledged to protect Cuba"
Stevenson Hour. of iiis Luck.
Bryan concluded at $40. and was
promptly followed by Governor C. S.
Thomas, of Colorado. who notified Ste
vcnson. Thomas spoke for on!y ten
minutes. He received very general at
tcntlon and was given frequent and
generous applause. Stevenson was ap.
parcntly slightly nervous as the time
approached for him to take the stand.
hut he soon gained confidence as liz
proceeded Bryan led the liberal an.
plause which greeted the appearance
of Ills fellow candidate as he advanced
TO the front. and many points of the
speech We're literally punctmted by
repetition of applause as the speech
proceeded. He read from his mann
script. Stevenson closed at twenty min.
utcs of 6 and Senator Jones immedi-
ately declared the meeting adjourned
sjne die
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15

One good tErn, it ls said, deserves an
other, and if that be true, it is in order
for Venezuela to interpose and help MS
to save our Klondike gold tiel.s from
Great Britain. No matter where gold
fields are discovered, whether in South
Africa, South America, or the Klon.
duke, 1t is reasonably safe to say that
Great Britain will be after them. On.
ring one of President Cleyeland's ad-
m!nis'rations England trumped up
claim and proceeded to confiscate the
gold fields of the little republic of Ven
ezuela insouth America, but Cleveland
said, "hands Off, and the robbery of
Venezuela was frustrated. But things
are different in this country now than
they We're when Cleveland was presi-
dent. Instead of an American admin
'stration and an American secretary of
state, we have an English flunkey COM
blnatlon ut Washington, thai is giving
our klondike gold fields and seaports
to the worlds great land grabber and
gold robber.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
wHITECAPs IN IOWA.
Sheriff Refuses to In.crtcre-yictim Dri
en- from I!n,nc

Sheriff Refuses to In.crtcre--.tctim Driv-
en- from Home.
Des AIoines, Ia, Aug. 1l.-Thc as
sistant postmaster ut HASTE has hcen
driven from that place by threats of
whiiecaps. Anonymous letters We're
sent to him aud he appealed TO Sheriff
Mattcrn, of Polk county. fer protec-
ton. The sheriff refused to Interfere,
saying that he did not think the threats
would be carried cut. The man be-
came frightened. however, and left.
The occurrence is the outgrowth of
feud between two families, Caldwell
and Grinstead. The assistant postmas-
ter belonged to the Grinstead faction.
He had been subjected to several out
RACES On one OCCASION he was called
from his store and brutally beaten. AT
another time he was subjected TO sim
liar treatment,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
SLuCUMVfLLE

EDITORS DEMOCRAT: 1t is very com
monte hear people bemoaning the de
generacy of the present time and institu-
ting comparisons between the past and
the present. 1t is true there is sin and
trouble and misery enough in tho world
of one kind and another, but on the
whole human nature is and always has
been about the same; and the good old
time existed to great extent in imagin.
alton only. Those who descry these days
and laud those that are gone on the as
sumption that there is more of political
corruption and social Generalization
than there was few years ago are mis-
taken, as they will be informed by the
Hon. Z. Z. Seeds, of Washington, ID. c.,
when he commences his campaign
speeches. OF course he will let Bryan
and Stevenson down easy, as they are
both very strong temperance men and
so is the judge.
The sociable at the Sand Creek
church last Friday evening was sue
cess financially and otherwise. Elder
Green's lecture on the war was well re
ceived. The ice cream sales netted
theladies over twenty dollars, and sixty
five was the net income of the evenings
entertainment. How is that for Sand
Creek. SLoCIJM.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
RARRYv1LrE

Allie shofner visited his sister, Mrs.
Rotert Merriam, in Ryan, Saturday,
Dale 8elisnap, of Golden, called on
friends here ono day last week.
Mrs. McElmeel and little daughter,
beatrice, visited friends here Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brayton are the
par9nts of fine baby boy, born Thurs
day, Aug. 8.
John Brayton visited friends at
Spring Branch Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. Barry returned from
Waterloo Saturday.
Miss Anna True is the guest of
friends in Manchester this week.
Gene McElmecl spent Sunday at his
home near Golden.
Mamie honahue is recovering from
her recent illness.
Ofcourse we will all attend the M.
w. A. picnic at Ryan the 18th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
EDGEWooD


Miss Cora Tickets who has been
visiting in this vicinity, returned to her
home in lIopkinton on Monday Aug
ust 9Th.
Miss Gertie Plat was whiting friends
friends in Manchester last week.
w ill Burgin and RE Clute have just
finished building an addition to Richard
Just's home on his farm south of town,
MIR. Cyrus Thompson returned from
Washington Springs, South Dakota on
August 18th. lie reports very hot wea-'
Their during his stay in that vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doc Whitehead start.
cd for Macon, Mo-, last Tuesday even
ing, intending to visit relatives in that
vicinity for some time and we suppose
to assist in harvesting a portion of the
peach crop.
The following persons were admitted
into membership in the Congregational
church on Sunday, August 9Th: Rev
Benton and wife and daughter Re1a
also Mr.. and Mrs. John Woodbridge, Mrs
Iva Garrison and Mrs. Ina Alger.
The Densmore families were camping
in Bixby park last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
FREMONT.

Mr.. Waltermier is building an addi-
ton to his barn.
Miss NJ. King, of Fremont, COM
menced school in the Excelsior district
Monday.
j. IIoulahan and wife were over Sun
day visitors with relatives at Independ.
ence.
j. Taylor, jr., of Masonville, is work.
ing for T. Taylor.
The democrats met in caucus Friday
evening, August 10, at the Center school
house and nominated the following
township officers: Clerk, A. jerks; as.
SCISSOR, VIM. Elliott; trustee, Thos. r.
Keegan, ST. and justices, J.. Houlahan
and Bert Reed; constables, VIM. Burns,
ST., and Verne Reed.
A good many of our people attended
the funeral of Miss N. Cooney, which
was held at Masonville Monday, Miss
Cooney had been teacher in the pub.
lie schools of buchanan county for q
number OF years, but quit teaching
about two years ago on account of poor
health. She was in Iowa City receiving
treatment when the final summons
came. Miss Cooney has host of
friends here who mourn with deep sor-
row her untimely end.
T. McKeever was chosen at Inde-
pendence Saturday as one of the dele
gates to attend the state democratic
convention which will be held at Cedar
Rapids Aug. 16.
The Malone Bros, of Dundee, are
running their steam thresher here and
are doing excellent work.
A good many of our people attended
the sale at L. s. Alberry's, at Masonville
Saturday.
The democrats of Fremont were hon
ored last Saturday by the democratic
convention at Independence by having
one of their number, Il. j. McKeever
secure the nomination for county
auditor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
WALTER ELDER,
Chm. Com. Sd Cong. Dist
a New Construction Company.

ISSW SOIiSlTuCUlUu VI
For some weeks past the Manchester
81 Oneida Ry. Co. has been considering
different plans for the construction of
itsiine OF road to Oneida, and it would
seem as though the problem was now
practically solved The offers of all
foreign promoters, brokers and contrac-
tors will be declined, and the work
let to Manchester company
composed of the following named men:
Joseph Hutchinson, NJ. i. Leroy, A.
A. Morse, e. NJ. Carr, Albert HOLSTER,
VIM. Hockaday, II. G. Haeberle, Z. H.
Hoyt, j. j. Hoag and Wolcott Bros.
These ten men have signed q written
agreement that they will organize q
company with paid up capital of
:S25, 10000, each to contribute an equal
pert, and contract with the NJ. & o. Ry.
Co. for The construction of the road to
Oneida. There are several more whose
names do not appear CD the written
agreement who will have an interest in
this construction company. Before
the contract is entered into, it is deemed
advisable to slightly amend the rail
road company's articles of incorpora-
ton, and this will be done at q meeting
of the stockholders which has already
been called for the 25th inst.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
DEATH AT A CROSSING ii
Omnibus Load Of People Run Down and
EiGteen of Them Killed.

Fifteen of Them Killed.
Slat!ngton, Pa, Aug. 13.-Fifteen
persons were Instantly killed aud
eleven others, several of whom will
die, We're seriously injured last night,
III Il grade crossing accident three
miles east of this city, by Il passenger
train OH the Lehigh ard New England
railroad crashing into an omnibus
confirming crowded With people. All
the dead and injured were III Tie omni-
bus and but three escaped uninjured.
The dead ala: Eli Remelcy, aged 10, of
Slatington: Mrs. Eli Remotely, his wife,
aged G5; Mrs. James Kern, their
daughter. aged, 81: Samuel Mummy.
aged 60, of Walnutport; Mrs. Samuel
Mummy. his wife, aged 5S; Mrs. Elias
Sourwine, widow, aged I3, of Stat
ineton; Mrs. William Kane. aged 81.
Williamsport; Miss Carrie Smith. aged
D, of Walnutport; Mrs. TilghnaI
kantz, aged 30. of Walnutport; Mrs.
James Minnick, aged SO, of Walnut
port: Mrs. Stephen Reinhard, aged 90,
of Slatinston; Mrs Susan Choen, aged
81; Mrs. Alfred Rhorig. and Mrs. Rob
ert Seibert of Walnutpnrt; David
KEN, 5-year-old sen of Mrs. James
Kern.
The injured arc: Miss Dizhr, of
Walnutport, will die; 3-year-old son of
Mrs. Kern. will die: Harry AIinnick,
aged 10, of Slatington, will die; Mrs.
William kesch, hurt internally, may
die; Louis Kuntz, seriously, may di,
Miss Carrie Maggie, of Walnutport, in
ternal injuries. may die; George Walp.
Of Walnutport. may die; Miss Lizzie
Jones, will recover; one unidentified.
may die.
The accident occurred about 5 p. m.
The omnibus, driven by man named
Peters, was returning to Slatington
from funeral the occupants had
been attending at Cherrysvillc. The
coach belonged to Henry B.ttner, of
Slatington, and the dead and injured
were nearly all relatives of Sophia
Schoeifer, at whose obsequics they had
been present. The train was Il special,
and consisted of an engine and one
car. AT the point at which the col
lision occurred there is sharp curve
In the road and the omnibus came
along at a good rate Of speed. the oc-
cupants unconscious of any imper ing
danger
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
OPENING GUN IS TIRED.
Democrats Start Their Campaign
with Heavy Artillery at
indianapolis.
BRYAN AND STEVENSON NOTIFIED
Streets of the City Filled with People
Along the Line OF March to
Military Park.

indianapolis, Aug. 9.-Hon. William
.. Bryan and Hon. Adlai L. Stevenson
were yesterday in this city officially
and formally notified of their nomina-
lions by the Democrats ut their recent
Kansas City convention TO the offices
respectively of president and vice pres
ident of the United States. The cere-
mony was made the occasion of q pop
ular demonstration, and with 1t the
begun their national campaign. The
notification occurred in the Military
park, Il beautifully shaded tract Of
ground in the center of the city. The
park contains probably thirty acres
of ground. Probably majority of
those in attendance were residents Of
indianapolis, but many We're from 9th
er portions Of Indiana. while many
also came from distant states. There
WAS also Il quite general gathering of
the members of the Democratic nation
al committee, while, OF course, the
members of the two committees APP
pointed to make the official notification
We're also present.
Day Begins with n Parade.
The speaking was preceded by pa
radc through the principal streets Of
the city, which was participated In by
Il number of visiting and local Demo-
cratic clubs. These acted as an escort
to the notification party, and the cav
alcade was an imposing one. The meet
ing began Il few minutes after 3 p. m.
and concluded at $40 p. m. In this
period of time five speeches We're
made, Mayor Tnggart, of indianapolis,
adding a welcoming address to the two
notification speeches of Representa-
tive Richardson and Governor Thorn
MS and the responses made by Bryan
and Stevenson.
Devotes His Speech to imperialism.
The meeting was called to order in a
brief speech of welcome by Mayor
Thomas Taggart, of this city, who was
cordially and Familiarity greeted snd
named Chairman Jones us president
OF the meeting. Senator Jones made no
speech upon taking the chair, but con-
fined his remarks to the simple intro
duction of the speakers to the audience
Richardson, to whose lot as permanent
chairman of the national convention
fell the duty of notifying Bryan of his
nomination, made the first of the no.
LITIGATION addresses. He spoke only
fifteen minutes, because the day was
hot and the crowd impatient to hear
Bryan. Brynn's response was listened
to by the crowd attentively with fire..
qucnt bursts of applause.
MIR. Brynn's Promise.
Mr.. Bryan's speech In reply to the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15

New York. Aug. ia special cable
dispatch to The Evening World, dated
Chefoo. Aug. ., win Shanghai, says: "A
terrible mistake occurred at the tnking
of Yangtsun. Russian artillery opened
lire on the American troops. BEFORE
the mistake was discovered many
American soldiers had been killed or
wounded by the Russian shells. The
fourteenth took part in the attack on
the Chinese trenches. AS the Chinese
fled the regiment entered and occupied
one of the Chinese positions. \ Rus
sslan battery some distance off did not
notice the movement. 1t opened fire
on the position and planted shells
among the American troops. The
Russians We're quickly notified and
ceased their tire"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
is SURELY A DEGENERATE.
Aliscrcant Who Murdered His Friend and
Robbed mn Express Car.

Robbed Nh Express Car.
Columbus, o.. Aug. 13.-Charles II.
III. Ferrell a former employee of the
Adams Express company. was arrested
yesterday afternoon in this city, and
Inns confessed to the killing of Mcssen-
ger Charles Lane and the robbery of
the way safe of the Adams Express
company on the Pennsylvania cnst-
bound train, which arrived in this city
at midnight Friday with the messen-
gers dead body In the express car. One
thousand dollars of the money which
he had stolen was recovered. Terrell
was to have been married Thursday
next to Miss Lillian Costlow. daughter
of Patrick Costlow, m engineer on the
Pennsylvania lines. He had been dis
charged from the employ of the Adams
Express company about three months
ago, and had not since been able to
secure employment.
The money he had given to Miss
Costlow to keep for him, saying that
1T was money he had saved from his
earnings He was at the home of his
atiianced and in her company when
placed under arrest. Terrell is but %
years of age and has IL splendid
lltsSHlue, EelHS Elm lcel III ileIEIlt. ne
has dark hair and an attractive face
and was finely dressed. He planned
the whole thing. including the murder
of a friend-Messengcr 1.ane-becnnsc
lie wanted money to he married.
Felrell In his confession says he
waited after getting on the express car
until Lanes back was turned and then
shot him repeatedly until he was sure
lie was dead. He took the packages he
stole to a hotel Mt Plain City and In
room there searched the stolen matter
for cash, sending the other stuff by OK
press to Loclport. n. Y, 10 n fictitious
person. This matter was stopped at
Columbus and with his pistol which
lie also left in the hotel room and some
stolen mail matter which he left there
in his haste, made strong links in the
case nnainSt him
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
ILLINOIS cENTRAE
EXCURSION RATES.

RATES .,.I FOR Hay FEVER SUFFERERS. Summer
tourist tickets are on sale at all principal
stations every day during the summer with an
Uf.oDeF list limit to points IN Michigan and
Inc Western Hay Fever Association will hold
us meeting . az Marquette Michigan, this sea-
son, ana the Citizens Committee at that point
bate Of 40per cent. of tho Tourist rate TO that
point. to al members Of the association. Any
Roe. presidential Dies Mones, Iowa. will la
pleased to give detailed Information on ami.
cation to him. 'pi'-
HoMEsEEKERs EXCURSIONS twice eacb
nnntii during 1900. One fare plus 800. Soc,
otlier notices.
WATERLOO. IOWA, IOWA STATE REtirf-r.
august 1919 Open rate fare and one.tlrd frnm
oiits Mitiin scVeiity-ilyc miles From all other
'nints III Iowa, fare and 0ne-third ON certliicatn
ian VS. 'ii'ato
CMDAi: RArIDs, IOWA, DEMOCRATIC sr.ru
CONVENTION, August 18th. One fare ratio rom nv
III Iowa points. On sale August Eth ami icth
Limit Aligustisth. '''"'
DtsNER, COLORADO SPRINGS AND ,.urp,o
non oi 81, u,'nMN AND SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH,
tu,n si.i'iN''S, StEARFIsif. pEADWooD AMI
O. srEi, $. ID. SHERIDAN, wYo.. Sneciai nv,
,Iuly a. iat s, 70 above named points,
Dct II. stopnNers allowed with certain cnnd,,iono
oh., one fare plu, $500.
Sn.oiADo STRINGS, colo. FARMERS, MA.
n,.,a q. eoN6lii!ss: August ai-3i ono fare
4. vi. .'tIo august 18Th and 10Th lin
IL sept Sd: Tickets may be rontcI nnn linn
E s4iils. ana returning another west of tho
Missouri River. "'s :" 'ho
W .n, IOWA. YOUNG PEOPLES coNyrS.
l.oH NDCAMf MEETlNG OF EyANcEII
"a. ASSOCIATION. August 23.os. Fare ana
g9 pull on certificate plan i.om points In
CHICAGO. MI, NATIONAL ENc,a,rMENr
MisAND ARMY or TIE REPUBLIC. AnvnSt ~.
O.. one fare rate. On sale August 2.,.SS limit
ooeppteinDcr LIST with extension to SentemInr
%in ny depositing ticket before Scptemher
-ho ana paying fee of 20 cents.
DETROIT. MICH biennial coNcIAyn xN,cur.
OF flIli!AS, August Z1-Septemhrr l. t1ne
iaie nius 500. On sale August n. 70 and u
ahM also August rs for trains reaching t.hico1,n.
III ine 20 connect with trains lrayin,. thrre fSr
getrolt Tint day. Limited to Septamber XIX
ana payment OF fifty cent fee. s'eAe'
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED Exctns1oN mo
G.,oaohApo, AUGUST 2lsT. Detailed iniorma,
uion VIII DC given on application, and in Later
no.ices ana advertising matter. ''''oi
Further information CONCERNING any n, tho,o
nNGnrsnns VIII DO furnished Gon
'fa' i'chet Agent, or on application TO o0"-
p MERRY,
Asst. Genl. Pass Act.
dubuque. Iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
FIFTY SAILORS DROWNED.


Collision Between . Torpedo Ront De-
stroyer and BattlcsI,ip.
Cadiz, Aug. 13.-'The rFench torpedo
boat destroyer France sunk off Cape
st. Vincent while the French fleet was
maneuvering, and mt least fifty per-
sons. members of the Frances crew,
were lost. The accident was the di-
rect result of Il collision of the torpedo
boat destroyer with the iirst-class bat.
tleship Brennus, flying the flag of Vice
Admiral Fournier, commander of the
fleet.
The accident was due to the fact
that the France turned to the right
when ordered to the left. Details thus
far received are very meager but only
small portion of the crew. consisting
of four officers and tifty-eight men,
was saved. Great anxiety is felt
here. The France, which was of 3l3
tons displacement, was recent addi.
ton to the French army.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
FROM COLORADO.
Greeley Colorado
Aug. 9Th 1901

Aug. 9th l9UO.
Eds. Democrat: Iarrived here one
week ago today in good health. lind
this to be city of about 1000 inhabit.
ants, located under irrigation water so
that clear water runs around every
block.
1t is like city in forest, trees hav-
ing been planted all over tho city and
they are very thrifty.
This is fine farming country where
water can he had for irrigation. was
surprised 10 SEQ the big fields of wheat,
oats, potatoes, Alfalfa etc. One field of
wheat of Is acres went 4G15 bushels to
the acre. Potatoes, cabbages etc are
in large fields of 20 to 1O0 acres, and
are shipped all over the country.
We oan see the Rockies only about 40
miles away. Some of them have now
on them yet. Langs Pack is in plain
sight about 100 miles away.
We have coil nights a!th,nyh it gets
hot daring the day. expect to go In
to the mountains next week when you
may hear from me again.
4 s Enowlps
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
peath of sn,nue, NJ. clnrk.

Kcoiuk, Ia, Aug. 13-Samuel NJ.
Clark. editor of The Gate City for
thirty years, died Saturday night. He
was a member of the Fifty-fourth and
Fifty-tifth congresses. from the First
Iowa district. and United States COM
missioner of education to the Paris eX-
position Of 1889. He was prominent
editor and politician. and wrote many
Iowa Republican platforms; was the
author of the mulct tax plank, native
1owan, born In 1912. He was dele
gate to the Republican national con
MENTIONS of 1872. 1876 and 1880.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15
john A. Knsson for senator.

Des Afoii,es, Ia. Aug. 10.-.Iohn A.
Kasson is The latest addition to the list
of senatorial! possibilities. 1t is as
serted here on good authority that Gov
crnor Shaw is thinking of appointing
him. llnssen is ut present confidential
adviser Of the state department at
Washington, and has always had an
ambition To be senator. 1t is thought
by soma. however, that his connection
with the department would prevent his
rr.rI,ttlunA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15

Cednr Rapids, H., Aug. 10.-The
first days programme of the annual
tournament of the State Volunteer
Fircmen's association was witnessed
by 10000 people. The track was fast
md the weather hot. The parade was
the largest in the history of the asso-
citation, more than $500 fircmen being
In line. MuScatine carried of. the 500
prize for the largest company in line,
aud the Mcntzer Drill corps, OF Ma
rion, the prize for the best appearing
comnDny
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Aug. 0.-W. O.
C"cEana md Mrs. NJ. Keller, of Chi
cago. We're arrested at Davenport
Tuesday OH request of the local police,
and were brought back to stand trial
OH the charge of swindling about fifty
persons in this city. The pair claimed
to be representing n. publishing and
advertising company of Chicago, and
employed their victims to distribute
advertising matter. requiring them to
put up n cash forfeit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-15

The list of notable republicans who
have come out openly for Bryan, con-
tinues to grow. ExMayor McKissen,
Of Cleveland, is one Of the latest con-
verts. Mr.. McKissen was Mark Han
mas principal republican opponent in
the contest for the Ohio senatorship
and knows all about the rottenness of
Hannaism.