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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Clinton Man Turn, Black.

Chas. j. Joselyn of Clinton has for the
past few months been turning black and
now he is of slate color. For some
time his case baffled the skill of the ply
sicians, and finally he was taken to a
specialist in Chicago. who pronounced the
disease melonasis, which is cancerous con-
dition of the system. The entire body
is discolored and according to physicians
the sufferer cannot recover, as there is
not case on record of man recovering
from melonasis,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
The Matter with Mckinley


What is the matter with Mckinley
He is pitifnl weakling. Everybody
sees that he is controlled primarily by
Mark Hanna and secondarily by the
trusts, combines, syndicates and other
moneyed interests that make bust
ness of politics. Undoubtedly both
control him to considerable extent by
humoring his personal vanity and en-
couraging his desire to do something
extraordinary in the way Of govern
ment. He has the Napoleonic weak
ness of love of empire without the Ma
poleonic virtues of strength of will and
phenomenal talent. He is n tool, but
imagines himself workman. No man
in power ever held a more humiliating
position in the eyes of his countrymen
than Mckinley does today, and none
was ever more blissfully ignorant Of
the fact. 1t is the old story of Nero
listening to the adulation of those who
declared him worthy to be proclaimed
n god, when he was in fact an object
of eXecration to every one in his EN-
pire.-Indianapolis Sentinel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Two Kinds of Flass.

1t appears that the country has been
misled into wrong notion of the
meaning of the word flag" as used by
Mr.. Mckinley on occasion. There are
a few now living who will remember
his language in various stump speeches,
statue dwellings, Sunday school gath
erings, banquets, etc., to the effect
that I'VE have hauled up the flag; who
will dare haul it DOWN." And 1t has
been the general impression that he re-
ferred to the flag Of the United States.
This impression proves, however, to
be mistake, and Senator SpoOner of
Wisconsin deserves the thanks of be-
wildered people for having removed 1t
and also removed the stigma of treason
from many who have been accused of
desecrating 1t. Says the Senator in a
speech upholding the Porto Rico tariff,
and arguing against the citizenship of
the hapless inhabitants of that benev-
olently assimilated isle:
Does the Constitution follow the
fag?' he inquired. mo, 1t does not.
Our army entered Cuba during the war
with Spain. Our flag is there now.
But is our Constitution there? Certain
ly not. Can we legislate for Cuba ? No,
we cannot Our soldiers are there, but
the Constitution is not. The only law
which follows the flag is the law of
war. The flag follows the Constitution,
not the Constitution the flag"
So we have all along been worrying
about the wrong flag. 1t is the McKin-
ley flag we have been taking for the
genuine, whereas it is counterfeit.
Hereafter, with Senator Spooner's flag
in mind, we shall feel at liberty to walk
over 1t, haul it down and express the
contempt for it every citizen must feel
who loves the grand old genuine ban
ner of the nation that Washington hon
ored, and which has waved over the
Constitution since the beginning,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

There is CONSERVATION among the peda-
gogues of Iowa because of the recently
enacted law requiring that music be
taught in all public schools OF the State.
This so-called music bill, which was pass
ed by both houses of the Legislature and
only awaits the signature Of the Governor
to become a law, requires not only that
music be taught, but also provides that
teachers shall be examined as to their
ability to give instruction in the art.
County superintendent generally con-
denim the bill because Of the great incon-
yenience it promises to occasion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

Aules Is u haNe new nigh ScnOOl
building.
The Iowa Central has put in new Y
at State Center.
The new opera house at Thornton has
been completed.
Another bank will be opened at Pier
son about May 1.
The schools of Neville have raised $325
towards library.
The Odd Fellows at Hartley have made
the contract for $500 hall.
Steamboat Rock had three fires in one
morning, none Of which were serious.
The Catholics at Hornick are raising
funds to purchase a bell for their church.
The grand jury at Marshalltown re-
turned twelve indictments, only three Of
which have been made public.
The school board at Iowa City has de-
cided to submit to a vote a proposition
to build a new high school building.
Mamie Watson of Council Bluffs was
awarded Judgment against DIR. j. L..
Williamson for $500 for malpractice.
The 12-year-old son Of Joe Moehler, a
farmer living near Dubuque, had shout
der blade broken by the kick of horse.
The horse thief detective association
of Muscatine County has just held its
semi-annual meeting. It has now 80
members.
Romeo Campbell, an old resident Of
Ida County, injured his hand recently
and blood poison set in, from which death
resulted.
/ Municipal ownership at Jefferson is not
paying, as the water works expense DUR
ing the past fiscal year exceeded the re-
ceipts by $50.
Three prisoners in the Jail at Iowa City
attempted to cut their way out, but were
frustrated. =.
A defective fue caused fire ut Con-
roy which totally destroyed the residence
of b. Donahue.
The debt of Council Bluffs amounts
to $3.50, 5000, or $68,4T0 in excess of
the constitutional limitation.
The applicatin to organize the First
National Bank Of Goldfeld, with capi-
tai of $4,000, has been granted.
A fine barn belonging to w. p. lay
lor at Moulton was destroyed by fire,
eleven horses perishing in the flames
The school board OF Lincoln township
is putting in new libraries at the differ
ent schools.
The contract has been let for the Gath
Ole Church at lama and work will com.
mence in a few days.
The saloonkeepers Of Iowa County have
paid the costs of the injunction proceed
ings brought against them some time ago.
The grand jury at Burlington con-
demned the present city prison, and rec
commended that it be torn down or aban-
doned.
James Cathcart, young miner resid-
Ing near Ottumwa, had piece Of steel
extracted from his eye by the aid of a
magnet.
Eight petitions have been fled at Cres-
ton asking for temporary injunctions
against as many saloons.
T. Sexton, lineman Of Des Moines,
fell off pole on to brick paving and
was severely though not fatally injured.
The United States Supreme Court has
held the cigarette ordinance valid and
Muscatine dealers will be mulcted $500,
Mrs. NJ. Mcnamara of Des Moines has
sued that city for $500 damages for in.
juries incurred by falling on defective
sidewalk.
A man worked Grinnell ladies' recently,
taking orders for dresses and making
them pay half in advance. The dresses
haven't arrived vet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Alder,nan !. Not q Murderer,

Timothy j. Hickey is not guilty Of MUIR
der, according to the verdict rendered at
Fort Madison by the jury which for two
entire weeks listened to evidence and ar
gument in the famous case. Hickey, an
alderman of Keokuk, on the night of July
81, shot and killed Mackey ]. Real, his
partner in the saloon business. He claim
ed self-defense,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Not the Clock.

An old lady entered watchmaker's
shop and handed the assistant the pen.
dulum of an old Dutch clock.
Here, mister" she said, 81 want you
to make my old clock CO."
But you must bring the clock" said
the assistant.
"You stupid fool! the clocks all
right. 'Tis the pendulum that ont co."
said the old lady, indignantly.-Spare
Moments
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02


The announcement of Dewey's candi-
dacy for the Presidency has done one
thing that 1t probably was not intended
to dot has shown conclusively that
the great mass of voters In the Demo-
cratic parry will have no other candi-
date than William Jennings Bryan. It
has shown how strong a hold he has
on the affections of the people who
supported him in 1896, and who will
be only too glad to do SO this year. In
refusing to accept Dewey as candi-
date they do not seek to belittle his
achievements in Manila Bay, nor do
they try to make him any the less the
idol of the American people. If he loses
any of his prestige 1t will be because
he has put himself in position to be
distrusted by half the people-the half
who are not of his announced political
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Iowa Library Commission Named.

Gov, Shaw has announced the appoints
ment of the new State library commits
sion, which includes Miss Jessie B. Waite
OF Burlington, daughter of j. l.. Waite,
editor of the Hawkeye. Miss Waite is
"a years of age and has gained promi-
nence in club and educational work. The
other members of the commission are:
Capt. w. F. Johnston, Fort Dodge; Mrs.
D. w. Norris, Grinnell; Mrs. H. Nj.
Towner. Corning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Cuts Throat in Jail Cell,

Rather than so to the penitentiary Ste
phen Triplett cut his throat with razor
in his cell in the county Jail at Marshall
town. Triplett had been resident of
Melbourne. Seven years ago he married
Mrs. Cutler in Kansas and at various
times during the last five years had held
improper relations with his stepdaughter,
Myrtle Cutler, who is now only IL years
old. He pleaded guilty in the District
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

the direction of an Imperialism which
the present administration, acted upon
by the trusts, is seeking to force upon
the nation. 1t is looked upon as part
of an attempt to wreck the nation and
change its form of government against
the interests of the people and for the
benefit of special class.
1t will be vital issue of the coming
campaign, and appeals to every citizen
as one that requires final settlement by
the utter defeat Of Imperialism.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Waiting.

The Cubans want independence, and
the Porto Ricans want an opportunity
TO make an honest living without hay.
ing to pay toll to the trusts. The Re.
publican party is determined to make
both these wants long felt.-Kansas
City Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Good All Round.

Smith, understand you are work
ing half time now.
Jones-Yes, and loafing the other
half.
Snlith-Well. working half the time
is better than nothing.
Jones-Yes, and half a loaf is better
than none.-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Spread of the EneIish Language,

Writing on the decline of the French
Language, NJ. Jean Finot points out that
at the end of the last century French
was the language spoken by the great
est number of civilized people, where,
as now it stands fourth. English is
spoken by 116,00O,OOO, Russian by 49,.
100000, German by SO,OOOOOO, and
French by 5S,OOO,OOO,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

Not the Amount but the Principle.
The proposed Porto Rican tarif-16
per cent. of the Dingley rates-is in IT.
self not oppressive, possibly. But
neither was the ship money in itself
oppressive. John Hampden's tax was
only few shillings. But there is the
principle at stake. as there was in King
Charles time and under George Ill. 1t
is proposed to maintain tax on Porto
Ricans without giving them representa-
tion.-Illinois Courier.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

The appraiser of New York, Mr..
Wakeman, has sounded an alarm that
should be brought to the attention Of
your Uncle Mark Hanna. He says that
most Of the people who are going to the
Paris exposition are Republicans, and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Unexplored Regions Of the Earth

Unexplored Regions OF the Earth.
Throughout the entire world there
are about 10000, 900 square miles of I'm
explored territory. In Africa there are
6,500,OOO square miles; Arctic regions,
{, 100000; Atlantic regions. $1,000, 900;
America, 100000; Australia, 2,OOO,-
coo; Asia, 5000; and various islands,
9OO. 600.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

"The scoundrel who ruined me had
the impotence to write and say he had
had few drinks that day and 'misread
my writing have never seen him
since, and maybe 1T is just as well."-
| Chicago Inter Ocean.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
HAWAI-

Now, do believe me. in this lovely land.
Bewitching beauty smiles on every hand,
And soothing fragrance from the balmy
Invites a languor, dispossessinG care;
While from the torrid sunshine Of the
day,
We seek seclusion from the fearful ras,
And dreaming'y await with fond delight,
Approaching shadows of most welcome
night.
Hawaii.
How beautiful the grandeur, how sub
limo
The Turing loneliness of this favored
cline.
Where wild born beauty in profusion
lies,
And nature does her best to please the
eyes.
u Hawaii.
The radiant. daytime and the twilight
night,
The shady woodlands and the valleys
bright,
The wealth of colors, evcr-changing, new,
Attract attention and command the view,
The ostentatious birds so well supplied
With gaudy costumes and with layished
pride,
The fragrant blooms. bewildering and
fair,
The pleasing perfume of the languid air.
All. all inspire my soul to lofty flights,
And as ! soar my humble muse indites.
Hawaii.
Leslie Collins.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Proclaim Independence Once Again.

Proclaim Independence Once Again.
On the coming Fourth of July, or on
the preceding day, let every true Amer
lean newspaper in the United States
publish in full the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence. 1t Is the charter Of our lib
critics, and it is being sneered at and
treated with contumely as effete, by
those who aspire to destroy its undying
principles of human freedom by re-
turn to Imperialism and the destruction
Of peoples government. Thousands
are familiar with its spirit, but have
never read 1t, and by proclaiming 1t
once again on the coming Fourth of
July it will surely bring about revival
of patriotism similar to that expert
enced by our forefathers on July 4,
1915, when they repudiated imperial
ism and tyranny. There is all the more
need of its proclamation because we
shall then enter a political campaign
which means life or death to the repub-
lic,-Exchange,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Glad She's still Alive

as 1t true that Mrs. Dragger reads
such exhaustive club papers?"
exhaustive? OF course. nobody ever
says anything, but when she gets
through every woman In the club
breathes us If she had crawled through
tunnel mile long, indianapolis
Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

The original of Hall Gaines hero in
"The Christian" is said to be an Eng
lish minister, Father Adler, son Of
Lord Norton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
OF INTEREST IN IOWA
A DIARY OF NOTEWORTHY HAP.
PENiN0S.
Death of Hon. Mat. Parrott-Teacher.
Worried by New Music
ments by Gov. shaw--Preferred Death
to Life In Penitentiary.

Ex-Lieut. Gov. Matt Parrott died in
sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich, of
Bright's disease. He had been III since
Sept. 1, 1899. In January he was ordered
South by his physicians and went to Eu-
reka Springs, Ark, where he remained
about six weeks. He was taken to the
sanitarium March 20. Matt Parrot was
born at Schoharie, N. Y, May IL, 1897.
He learned the printing trade at the age
of IL and all his life was a printer and
publisher. He established the Iowa State
Reporter in Waterloo in February, 1869.
He was elected State Senator in 1855 and
Lieutenant Governor in 1895. He leaves
a widow and three sons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

Held It in His Own Name.
Crlmsonbeak-Who was the first man
mentioned In the Bible to have real es-
tate in his own name?
Yeast-I'm sure don't know.
4"Why. Lot."-Yonkers Statesman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Is Mr.. mckinley Inevitable.

During the next six weeks the Re-
publicans will choose that part of their
national convention which will decide
who shall head tie Republican ticket.
And although the Republican revolt
against Mr.. Mckinley is at its height,
although signs ominous of disaster If
Mckinley leads multiply, there is as
yet no indication Of a movement to
throw over the discredited leader and
his policies of palter and falter and
perfidy and privilege.
Until the Porto Rican affair Mr.. Nc
Kinley was in the position of a man
against whom the evidence was con-
;yincing to the impartial mind, but not
of that hopelessly conclusive character
which silences even the most partisan
and prejudiced friendship. In the Porto
Rican affair the accused has confessed.
How can his friends deny when he him.
self admits and presents the proofs
that his confession is true?
Those who few months ago de-
nounced the allegations against Mr..
Mckinley as partisan misrepresenta-
ton and refused to look or reason OF
listen are to-day wondering how they
could have been SO blind that they did
not penetrate the disguise of JUNCTION
and sacrosanctitude until the man was
caught in the act' before their very
eyes, In the strong light Of Porte
Rican perfidy they are seeing Mt last
the truth about Algerism, Eaganism
Sons Of Somebodies, embalmed beef,
pest camps, the Philippines proclama-
ton, the betrayal Of civil service re.
form pledges, the appointments of the
offscourings of the slums to high Fed.
eral offices, the Standard Oil bank
scandal, the ship subsidy scandal-all
that amazing composite of conscience
without courage and courage without
conscience" called McKinleyism.
The point of view is everything
Porto Rico has suddenly put the Re-
publican thinking voters at the proper
point of view.
Is Mr.. Mckinley really inevitable?-
New York World,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

Gov. Shaw announces the following APP
pointments: Dairy commissioner, B. z.
Norton, Cresco, reappointed; adjutant
general, NJ. H. Byers, Glenwood, reap
pointed; inspector general, Maj. J. A.
Olmstead, U. S. A.; oil inspectors, reap
pointed, H. NJ. Pickell, Des Moines;
Louis Weinstein, Burlington; j. B. NJ.
Bishop, Toledo; w. G. Hartman, Water
loo; Frank j. Young, Denison; John
O'Keefe, Creston; Simon H. Bauman,
Mount Vernon; +. o. Udall, Dubuque; q.
Il. Gillixon, Bode; Theodore Guitar,
Council Bluffs; G. X. Myers, Mason City;
William A. WEIGH, Otto; Charles H. Hare,
Oskaloosa; Adam Crawshaw, Clinton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

In Defiance of Public Sentiment, Adj
ministration Leaders Vote Tariff
Tax ON Porto Rico-Failure of Otis
In the Philippines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

I What has become of the old-fashion-
ed man who vent to nearly every pub.
lie gathering looking for a fight2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Belle PLANE is troubled with tramp,.

Belle PLANE is troubled with tramps.
A creamery is being erected at LAUREL
A postofice has been established at
Baisher.
A postofice has been established at
Kennebec.
Slot machines have been prohibited at
Arlington.
Considerable building is being done at
Pocahontas.
Fire at Riverton destroyed several bus
mess houses.
Buckeye has voted to erect new
school house.
A cooperative creamery is being agi
tated at Sheridan.
keosauqua is considering canning
factory proposition.
A skimming station has been establish
led at South Amana.
Plans are on foot at Marshalltown to
organize rife club.
Mrs. Madge Bolter has been appointed
postmaster at Sciola.
A business mems association is being
agitated at Danbury.
six new Steel cells are being placed IN
the jail at Iowa City.
There are 475 persons in Tama between
the dges of Fl and 40.
Work has commenced on a new skim
ming station at Newton.
The new Congregational church at To-
ledo has been dedicated.
The b., @. r. & N. has started work
on its gravel pit near Goldfeld.
A new Congregational Church at Month
cello is practically assured now.
The new s., $50 golf club house at Mar
shalltown is nearing completion.
The last smallpox patient at jefferson
has been relieved from quarantine.
Hornick is experimenting with street
lighting lamps, gasoline being used.
A savings bank has been organized at
Waukee with capital of $4,000.
Additional rural free delivery service
is to be established at Marshalltown.
Walter Rhoades of Woodbine had his
knee cap almost cut off by buzz saw.
Fire at Dean destroyed general mer-
chandise store and adjoining residence.
The entire debt ON the new Congrega-
tional Church at Tama has been lifted.
A Wilton man claims that last year
fifty hens in that town laid 1856 eggs.
nN Dial - n...z1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-26
STILL LOOKS LIKE ODELL.
Ex-MAYoR STRONG SAYS HE Is WILLING
TO RUN SHOULD THERE BE A DE-
MAND FOR HIS NOMINATION

Politicians who were at the headquarters of
the Republican State Committee. in the Fifth
Avenue Hotel yesterday seemed to be agreed
that Benjamin B. Odell, ir.. the chairman of the
committee, will be nominated for Governor by
the State Convention Saratoga early in Sep
TENDER, and that either Charles A Schieren the
ex- Mayor Of Brooklyn. or some other man who
is popular with the German American voters,
will be ted for Lieutenant G GOVERNOR Mr..
Odell was as busy as usual in the headquarters
most Of the day. and as silent as ever regarding
the nomination for the Governorship. Senator
Plat at the headquarters for a short time
in the afternoon. He refused to confirm a report
that he had expressed expectation of Mr. OdelPs
nomination for the Governorship. He said there
was no truth in the report telegraphed from
Rochester that he had given $4,000 to aid Con-
gresham OGrady in securing denomination and
reelection.
Ex-Mayor Strong yesterday announced that
he was ready 10 be the Republican candidate
for Governor if there an overwhelming de
mand for his nomination, but he said he was not
expecting any such call. He said he favored the
nomination of Serene z. Payne believing that
Mr.. Payne would be more accepta Bile to the Re
publican voters of this city a Republican
candidate for Governor than Mr. Odeu would be
Mr.. Strong added that he thought Senator
Platt was anxious to have Republican elected
Governor of the State this fall and might be
willing to accept Mr.. Payne as a candidate.
Then Mr. Strong asked If he thought he
himself would be acceptable to Senator Platt
a. a candidate for Governor.
mo, do not" he replied promptly and cheer
fully.
Asked II he would run for Governor anyhow
If there general desire for his candidacy
manifested by Republicans he said
Such desire does not seem TO have arisen
yet, and there are only thirty nine days left be-
tween now and the meeting Of the Republican
State Convention II such a sentiment does
spring up, however, am too good a Republican
10 refuse the nomination"
Senator Plat and Mr. Odell were together at
the Oriental Hotel at Manhattan Beach again
last night. John D. Post member OF the State
Committee from the WITH District went TO see
them with a delegation of employees at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. Mr.. Post said the work
the Navy Yard not brisk and many
of the there had little TO do Mr. OdeiI
said he would try 10 get more work for the
men at the yard