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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
The army of young physicians no

The army of young physicians now
waiting for bald spot on their heads
and for the practice that is supposed
to come with twill doubtless hear
with interest of Russia's summary
plan for preventing surplus of doc
tors. BY a recent decree of the Rus.
sian Minister of Education the admis-
sion of first-year students to the medl-
cal colleges of the empire is limited to
fixed number. The University of
Moscow is limited to $50, Kieff to 200,
Kharkov to 175, Dorpat to $50, War
saw to 100, Tomsk to 100, and Kasan
TO 100. This limits the number of stu
dents allowed to take up the study of
medicine TO about thousand year.
The number seems small for SO great
an empire, especially. in view Of the
unlimited output of American medical
colleges, but 1t is by no means certain
that the autocmtic RUSSIAN idea is an
unmixed evil. A multiplicity of medi.
cal graduates eager to begin expert.
.menting with their knives and boluses
upon the defenseless public is not the
greatest blessing of land of liberty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
nlcn.urinr 1rreeular F,e,d,.

A method for measuring and finding
the number Of acres in a field shaped
as shown in the accompanying dia-
gram is to add together the widths OF
the two ends, halve the sum thus OBJ
tanned, and multiply this by the length.
The result will give the area of the
field. The problem is one of the sim
plest in geometry. When the two
widths are added together and the sum
halved, the width will be precisely as
much as II one of the sides were cut
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
An Omnipotent Congress.

There was never more complete trl-
umph of machine politics, controlled by
the worst elements of political party,
than the. passage of the Porto Rican
bill. The great trusts aided by the ma
chine leaders have simply forced this
monstrosity down the throats of the
Republicans in Congress, and will do
the same with the Republicans outside
Of, Cohgress.-1ndianapolis Sentinel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
instruct All Delegate..

By instructing the delegates to the
Kansas City convention to vote for
Bryan and the Chicago platform, with
needed additions to cover imperialism
and inilitarism, no delegate will be
able to break away under any pretense.
That is what the Democrats want done
and 1t is what they should instruct the
delegates to do.-Joplin (Mo.) Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
Cow Peas.

Hon. j. Hale Of Connecticut says
that COW peas can be grown wherever
corn will grow, and he is strongly in
favor of their being sown both for
feed and to turn under rs a manurlal
crop. We must yield to such good
authority as Mr.. Hale, though we had
thought from what we have read about
the COW pea that it was very uncer-
tain crop as far north aa Massacbu-
sets. We believe the mort profitable
combination for the farmers in New
England have been cows, chickens,
corn and clover, but.we may have to
add COW peas to the list VIXEN we learn
more about them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

Says the Kansas City Times:
"These 100000 dollars are intended
merely as first installment-a starter,
as 1t We're. Later on. MS the battle grows
fiercer and the opponents Of trusts and
imperialism give stronger indications Of
beng victorious, additional millions
will be asked of these benefited cormo-
rants for the purpose Of defeating the
will of the people by debauching the
election machinery Of the country in the
numerous ways that were put into op-
Grafton by the constituencies boss Of
the Republican party in '06."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
Relieved cholked Co We.

The writer was called last fall to
help get an apple from 9 cows throat
Cow was badly bloated. I had a piece
of three-ply rubber hose, three feet in
length. Gave this good oiling with
melted lard. Two Of us held the COW
firmly; the third man put the hose
into the animals throat and showed 1t
gently down. The apple was pushed
down the throat with ease. This is the
simplest way. The trouble is in NOT
having the rubber hose handy. Every
dairyman should hive one, as 1t costs
but triflc.-C. w. kellogg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
Bone in the warm Season.

Some persons are disposed to use
green cut bone only in winter, but n
small quantity fed once day in spring
and summer will greatly promote lay
ing and be Of much advantage to molt-
ing hens. The bone-cueter does not
grind" bones, but "cuts'' those fresh
from the butcher, and a pound of green
cut bones, given at night to twenty
fowls. will cost but little and prove
beneficial in promoting laying. For
geese and ducks there is no food that
will show better results, especially for
those that are growing, as 1t supplies
the elements of growth and thus pre-
vents them from having leg weakness.
Do not give too much, but use 1t mod
erately in connection with variety Of
other foods.-Kansas Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
Would BE Astounded,

If the men who signed our Declare
ton of Independence were to awake
from the dead to-day and see resolu-
ton of sympathy for the struggling
Dutch republics opposed in Congress.
would not every man of them be
astounded?-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

built on runners aud may be hauled
from place to place. A correspondent,
describing this derrick in an exchange,
says one Of the kind will pay for itself
several times over in convenience in
handling many heavy articles. and will
last long time il well taken care Of.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

The Chickasaw Indians have passed
law requiring any white man who de-
sires to marry dusky helress to pay
license fee of $1,000. There are many
Caucasian parents who would be glad
to protect their daughters from the
pursuit of fortune-hunters in the same
WOW
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
Why She Refrains.

at is true. My wife never scolds,
never scowls, never frowns."
do you expect us to believe such
nonsense?"
II do. why not? lean explain"
"Then explain"
"She doesn't scold because 1t twists
her mouth; she doesn't scowl because It
gives her crowsfeet, and she doesn't
frown because 1t brings wrinkles"
Good. But inwardly?"
Don't ask me. The question is too
narrowing. "-Clevelsnd Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
The I..ue IL Plain.


"The issue is not obscure. Tha. lib.
erty is safe only where power is curb
ed; that, left to his own unrestrained
will, man is prone to abuse his power;
that to add political power to his nat
ural power increases his temptation to-
ward and augments his capacity for
mischief; that In recognition of this
fact the founders Of the republic made
the federal government one of strictly
delegated powers; that federal power is
bound down by the chains of the fed
eral constitution; that each department
pf the government must find Its war;
rant for every attempted exercise Of
power in the express grants of neces-
sary implications Of the constitution;
that the oath of the federal officer binds
him to observe with equal fidelity the
powers granted and the limitation and
restraints on such powers; that the
Congress can send its power to our out
lying territory only by virtue of the
constitution, and that to send federal
power there and yet withhold the limi-
tations and restraints on such power
is to destroy the constitutional rule of
citizenship, substitute government Of
inequality for government of equality,
cross the Rubicon of the republic and
plant empire and place the inhabitants
of such territory at the mercy of an ir-
responsible congressional despotism,
are notions too firmly rooted in the
common sense of the country to be dis
solved by apostrophes to the flag or
blown away by explosions of red-fire
rhetoric. Hon. B. f. Shively, South
Bend, Ind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

discussions ON the war and the
twentieth century," reads notice on,
the wall of a hotel in Glasgow, Scot
land. will not be allowed until the
close of botll.' So far rs this genera
ton is concerned that seems TO be a
prohibition until "the day after never"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

Suffering VIII Always Exist.
When every man made wrong is rem
edted there will still be suffering
enough to enable every person to prove
his love toward God by manifesting his
compassion toward his fellows.-W. ].
BRYAN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
Hint. About Milking.

lhuto ~ UUut NA1Aklu0s
Milking should be done with clean,
dry hands.
Always milk in the same order and
at the same time Of day.
When 1t comes cows turn to be
MIXED she knows It and expects 1t and
wants to be MIXED.
Always milk the COW dry before leav-
ing her, but do not continue stripping
after the milk is all drawn.
II part Of the milk Is left at each
milking In the udder nature will soon
stop providing 1t because it is not
taken.
The last milk drawn from COW is
much richer than the flrst. The last
qYart usually contains more than three
times MS much butter fat as the first
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

Pile owe 1t to themselves to smother be-
meath an overwhelming tidal wave of
ballots an administration that robs the
people with impunity and is preparing
to make them helpless slaves by per-
nicious financial system.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
No Birthnlace

A remark made by 6-year-old boy
on certain occasion was the natural
result of confusion in his small mind,
but 1t caused amusement to the by.
ISLANDERS.
The house in which he had first seen
the light Of day had been torn down to
make room for a wider street, and the
little boy holding fast to his fathers
hand.- viewed the ruins with grief and
amazement.
Why, papa" he cried, sorrowfully.
"Why, papa, ! wasn't born anywhere
now, was LII
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

II Professor Sheldon is correct in his
assertion that three-fourths Of the min
listers are heretical, they may some day
make it exceedingly uncomfortable for
the remaining fourth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

President Harper of Chicago Univer-
sity sees Mr.. Rockefeller.'s $4,000 900,
goes him 100000 better, and takes
the $5,O0O,OOO. Evidently President
Harper knows all the lntricacics of the
game.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
The Remedy I. in tae pallot.

The Remedy IL In the Ballot.
In monarchles revolution is the only
weapon of the oppressed; under our
form Of government wrongs are rIghted
by the ballot; but even here the longer
a necessary reform is delayed the more
disturbance it's accomplishment causes.
wv. i. BRYAN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

With regard TO that boys attempt
OH the life of the Prince of Wales, II
the schoolmaster is abroad hes allow
ing the young idea to shoot the wrong
way;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

Andrew Carnegie is only 5 feet 6
inches long. If everybody who has
tried to pull his leg had succeeded,
however, he would be more than 10
feet tall Jjg ,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
War TAKE. 10 stand.


There is no Indication that the Repub-
lican majority intends to repeal any
of the war taxes. There is already a
surplus of $3.50, 1000, 900 in the treasury.
and 1t Is estimated that the excess col.
lections next year will be about $780,.
100000. The Republican leaders would
not be averse to slight reduction In
some directions for campaign purposes,
but to take the tax Off one kind of goods
is to MORALLY offend those that are still
left to bear them. Anyway, the Re-
publicans think that ut Is easier to
handle surplus than a deficiency"
and then they hate to spoil the chance
of spending this big surplus themselves
If they should be successful in the fall
elections. The druggists are petition
Ing for repeal of the tax on proprle-
tary medicines, and there are many
requests for the abolition of war taxes
on articles Of common use, but 1t ia not
at all likely that anything will be done,
The express companies don't care
whether the war tax is repealed or not
because they have the recent Supreme
Court decision saying that the shipper
and not the company pays the tax.
Senator Hoar's speech againEt tho
retention of the Philippines has thrown
the Republicans into CONSERVATION. Ha
disposed very thoroughly Of the various
petty pretexts on which they hare been
building the imperialist argument. HIS
quoted President McKinley's "sorcibls
annexation is criminal aggression" ana
pointed out that the policy of triminsl
aggression is still being carried Oh. lie
showed that we undertook to buy
sovereignty which Spain did rot pos
sess, saying, "You cannot buy the LID
critics Of people from dIsrpssessod
tyrant, liberties they have bra1ely Won
for themselves in arms"
Going farther Senator Hoar pointed
out that "Twice our commanding g1ll-
erals, by their own confession, ISSUED
these people of their independents e."
He declared that war could have lfaen
prevented IL there had been "a single
assurance that we intended to respect
the independence to which the Filipinos
aspired." He said that the problem
even now was not difficult of atlutIon.
The United States ought to protect the
Filipinos from interference by Foreign
covers and help and advise t:siu in
building up an independent 90, ern-
ment, and then leave them in peace to
manage their own affairs. Hs scored
the Republican party for haf,I. de-
parted from the principles Of Freedom
and equity and expressed horn tflat it
would not be entirely blinded hy the
commercial spirit.
There is not much chance Tat the
arguments will convert the Republican
leaders. In fact they have dors moth
ing but abuse Senator Hoar at.l ques-
ton his motives and ability Since the
speech was delivered. His suggestion
of remedy is very similar to what the
Democratic leaders have proposed and
will probably set forth In the campaign.
There gre thousands of Republicans
who feel as Senator Hoar does about
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

The name Borchgrcvink has been
made forever famous by the discovery
of the south magnetic pole. Details Of
the achievement will be awaited with
the liveliest interest
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

When boy begins to be particular
abont the crease in his trousers II is II
pretty sure sign of an attack of the
first symptoms OF love.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

There should be IN official spanker to
look after 15.year-old boys who have
desire to reduce the worlds supply
of princes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

Even the order of official precedence
recently settled Mt Washington shows
the common American longing on one
mans part TO somehow get ahead of
another.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

If any of the hives have number OF
bees hanging idly around the entrance
during March and April, and do not
carry pollen like other normal colonies,
1t is a pretty sure indication that they
are queenless. They will need watch.
ing until some pleasant day when they
can be examined. Queenless colonies
are in danger Of being robbed, for dis
couraged bees are not inclined to pro
tect their stores as prosperous colony
would. II they are not provided with
queen they will gradually dwindle
away.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

As an Asiatic nation China is not
alone on the down grade. Corea also
appears to be losing ground.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

Curfews for children also have a
moral for grown folks. 1t may be
more or less serious if the law finds
them out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

The Empress ;Dowager Of China still
hangs out the sign. Please shut the
door"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

4 transportation company spcut 50 in
collecting 10 cents. There was certain
ly more money than sense in this.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

A misplaced switcll--A man found
his fancec's false hair on Il table and
broke off the engagement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
A Brtde,s First Kenor.
She measured out the butter with a

She measured out the butter with very
solemn mir;
The milk and sugar also, and she took
the greatest care
To count the eggs correctly. and to add 1
little bit,
OF baking POWDER which, you know, be-
ginners oft omit;
Then she stirred it all together, and she
baked 1t for an hour,
But she never quite forgave herself for
leaving out the flour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

The woman with sour face ought to
apply for Il positiun III a pickle factory.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
Republican Corruption Fund.

In order to perpetuate the party of
great moral IDEAS" Mark Hanna has
opened the campaign with a circular
letter to the trusts to donate funds for
their future protection
This is what Is expected as starter:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

Loves grand sweet song sounds best
arranged as II duet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

the Philippine question and will vote
with the party which stands for prin.
ciple as against commerclalism and i'm
perialism.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

American Seed Corn for Egypt.
Farmers in Egypt have purchased in
Philadelphia 10000 bushels of seed
corn, which they propose to plant in
the fertile valleys along the River Nile.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

Why Incubator Chicks Die.
At tho Rhode Island station careful
investigation has been made OF the
cause of the death Of young incubator
chickens. The total number Of dead
chickens examined during the spring
and summer Of 1890 was S26. 1t was
alleged that about one-third Of the
chicks had been more or less injured
by uneven heat during incubation.
Another common cause Of trouble was
in overcrowdlng Of breeders, resulting
In death by suffocation, trampling, etc.
Tuberculosis was found to be very
prevalent, and 10 per cent. of the
chickens were more or less affected.
For guarding against this disease 1t is
recommended to give the interior of
the brooders all the sun and air posi-
BILE on pleasant days, Bowel troubles
were a common cause of death. Feed
ing should be as nearly as the time of
the attendant renders profitable a con-
tinuous operation, but by no means a
continuous gorge. Sometimes too much
animal food is given, but In moderate
quantities animal food results In rapid
growth. Lack of animal food some
times causes diseases of the liver and
gall bladder.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

1t rosts much more 10 avengc wrong
than TO suffer it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

If a man has money he can get into
society; If he has brains he can keep
out Of 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

the common goat produces an animal
Of greater size than the latter, while
the fleece is soon graded up to profit
yielding quality.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
Weight OF the Greenland Whale.

WoIBH" u VIC 0Ece"iHHU W uHIe'
According to Nilsson, the zoologist
the weight of tho Greenland whale IL
100 tons, or 224 ,0tO pounds, or equal to
that s. elephants or 440 bears,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
MEASURING a FIELD.
off and reversed, as shown by the dot
ted lines. thus making rectangle of
the same area exactly US the original
figure.



In answer to the inquiry Of A. w.
Morton, sun-burncd Or green potatoes
are all right for seed. Forty years ago
when we raised our potatoes on new
burned land, we had great many
sun-burned potatoes, and. as they were
not good for cooking purposes, we
saved them for seed. 1t came to be the
general opinion among farmers that
the green end Of potatoes was much
the best for seed. They were consid-
cred more hardy and produced earlier
potatoes. l am not well enough in
formed on this point to claim any ad-
vantage in this direction, but can safe
ly say that the green ends, or IL they
are green all over, will not injure them
for seed.-E. q. Parkhurst. In Orange
Judd Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09


Iu Texas Angora goats have been
cultivated for some years, and Farm
and Ranch says there are $4,000 of the
animals within Its borders. while near
ly fifty tons of their fleece, commercial
ly known us molla1r, were shipped last
year from Uvalde alone. 1t now sells
at prices ranging from % to 351a cents
a pound for average grades, while some
of the very finest quality not yet mar
keted is expected to command 40 cents.
Not only is the fleece Of considerable
value, but the hides and flesh are also
said to be In active demand.
Apparently there is an excellent OPP
portunity for many American farmers
In the raising of Angora goats. 1t is
asserted that these animals can be kept
at much less expense than sheep.
while their fleece is of far greater val
lie than wool. 1t requires a dry climate
and short grass, while a country of
Eroken and billy nature, with scrubby
zee growths. is well adapted to its re-
quirements. The statement is also
made that breeding the Angora with
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

If you would find out how poor man
Is try to borrow money Of him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09
Onions.

Onions, unlike most other crops, de
light in being grown on ground pre-
viously used for onions. An onior
patch, to be profitable, must be yer.
rich, and free from weeds. 1t is less
work to keep one clean II properly
tended the first season. Great care
should be taken in the manure used,
well-rotted stable manure being the
hest
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-09

Somebody who has access to the
quasi-privatc correspondence of a New
York concern, and who is unable to
keep good thing to himself, makes
public the following extract from a
letter written TO the house by a frlend-
ly firm in an interior town: