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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

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Senator Hoar has always taken
strong ground against the imperial pol
ley Of the Republican party; indeed, on
one occasion, he announced that the
downfall Of the republic would date
from the administration of William
Mckinley. In this. lie came very near
the mark, but did not quite hit the
bullseye, so on the 18th of April he
took his party to task with a yigor of
denunciation and fertility of facts,
rhetoric and metaphor that would have
shriveled up Mr.. Mckinley, seated in
his chair of state at the other end of
the avenue, il that gentleman could
possibly shrivel up to any greater ex-
tent.
Senator HOar agrees with the great
mass of Americans: Il believe, Mr..
President, not only that perseverance
in the imperial policy of the Republic
can party will be the abandonment of
the principles upon which our govern
ment is founded, that it will change
our republic into an empire, that our
methods of legislation, of diplomacy,
of administration must hereafter be
those which belong to empires, and not
those which belong TO republics; but
believe persistence in this attempt will
result in the defeat and overthrow of
the Republican party"
This prediction was based upon the
contemplated action of the admins
tration and the Senate upon the Phil
ippine question. But the Senator's
words had no effect upon his fellow
Republicans, and, so far as the Senator
himself is concerned, he purposes
sticking to the Republican party and
so down with 1t to destruction.
"The ISSUE" said he, sis question of
constitutional power, of International
law, of Justice and righteousness, or n
question of public expediency. This
can be clearly shown in the abstract:
"The constitutional question is: Has
Congress the power to hold in subjec-
ton unwilling vassal states? .
"The question of international law is:
Can any-nation rlghtfully convey to an
other sovereignty over IN unwilling
people who have thrown Off its domin-
ion?
"Thequestion of justice and righteous
ness is: Have we the right to crush
and hold under our feet, an unwilling
and subject people whom we have
treated as allies, who had established
their own free government and who
had trusted us?
"Thequestlon of public expediency is:
Is it for our advantage to promote our
trade ut the lannon's mouth and at the
point of the bayonetf"
To all of these questions the Senator
gave the most complete and convincing
answers in the negative, but still he
knew he was arguing against policy
that answered all of them In the af-
firmative. 1--WE have hoisted the flag,
who will dare haul It DOWN." To this
the Senator answered.: sThe American
flag is in more danger from the i'm
perialists than from the whole of Chris
tendon. Foreign violence Mt worst
could only rend it. But these men are
trying to stain it,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
NEGRO LAD lNvENTs NEW GUN.

Eugene Burkin of Chicago constructs
aRapid-Fire Machine Weapon.
Eugene Burkin, colored boy Of 10
years. who lives in Chicago, is the in.
yentor Of a rapid-fire machine gun
which he claims is the most effective
weapon of its kind in the world, and ia
destined to throw the inventions Of
Maxim and Nordenfeldt, now in general
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

It is said that Hanna will be serious.
" embarrassed in the collection of that
big campaign fund unless he can put
the subsidy bill through the Senate, as
an evidence that lie still has control of
Mt least that branch of Congress. 1t
is not thought that the House could
pass 1T in the present state of Republi-
can decentralization.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

for a Mem to resist the forlorn small
speeches. thing, when it winds its long
arms and fingers round her neck, and
hides its black wrinkled face of an old
woman, with round unhappy eyes. In
the softness of her morning gown. Or
1t lurches across the veranda on pair
of very handy little legs, balancing IT.
self with oustretched arms. But they
always die. They who have weathered
torrential rains under the open heaven
die in captivity of consumption, and
cough out their ill-comprehended souls
like Christians, huddled in blanket.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Elect,ific.tion orseed,.

RI. E. II. Cook read paper before the
last meeting of the British Association,
giving the results of his experiments
on the effect of electrification of seeds
previous to planting. His results show
ed that, although there was no differ
ence in growth, far larger number of
seeds terminated If they were electric
fled,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

and Americans are employed on the
electric railroads, believe the posi-
tons are all filed. Employment with
the mines would have to be secured
before coming to Korea. The agent Of
the mines in America Is III. A. Noble,
representative of the Oriental Consoli-
dated Mining Company, San Francisco.
Prospectors cannot operate in Korea,
and there is no employment with the
mines other than on wages. am told
the. mining company has no lack of ap-
DlicantS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Mechanical Curtosities.

The LIE Droz family, of Neufchatel,
in Switzerland, were famous makers
of mechanical curioslties. One of these
was a clock, presented to the King of
Spain, having sheep and dog attached
to 1t. The sheep would bleat in exact
imitation of live one, while the dog
was placed in custody of a basket of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
NJ. eALLIFEr AND HIS FISH.

He Caught It in the Presence of Napo-
leon III. aud 1t Made Trouble.
In the etats de service Of Gen. Call.
fet, the present War Minister of
France, there Is curious note which
should endear him to the hearts Of all
fishermen. After paying just tribute
70 his abilities, the note reads:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
ARare Conversion.

Brown-Jones has been converted to
a silver man by going to n gold country.
Smith-How did that happen?
Brown-He took $1,000 up to Cape
Nome. Alaska. last season and came
back with $4,000, and now lie says 16
to is plenty good enough for him.
Detroit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
His Baby's Future quito Apparent.

"Augh vaughn
1t was the baby. He had repeated
this remark sixty times in the last
hour.
Mr. Newleigh's hair, such as it was,
stood on end.
"Gwow ahmb wowbdgow alwaughv
added the baby, while people across
the street got up and closed their win
dows.
Mr. Newleigh ground his teeth. ITO
think" he groaned. burying his face In
his pillow. "that should grow up to
become the father of railway porterw
London Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Kinley's thousand and one fops on
the Porto Rico question. Yet, who can
doubt this will be one of the issues?-
Joplin (Mo.) Globe.


The tariff clause of that Porto Rico
law is bad enough, but 1t is a mere trife
compared with the rascally provision
which robs the Porto 'Ricans of all con-
troll over the granting of railway and
all other franchises.-Grand Rapids
Democrat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Fifty-two Years without a Drink.
Some animals can live many years
without water. A paroquet lived fifty.
two years in the London zoo without
taking a drop of water. A number Of
reptiles live and prosper in places
where there is no water.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
WOMEN AS BEASTS OF BURDEN.
In One Section of cnnada Thar Are
Hnrnesscd to the Pillow,

Hnrnesscd to the Pillow.
Like the squaw of the American In
dian, on whom her lord and master lays
the task of taking the place Oft beast
of burden. the women of colony of
Russian settlers, who came to Canada.
a little over three years ago and located
on the bleak prairles of the great Cana
dian northwest, are slaves of the most
mental kind. Not only do they take the
places of horses in blowing, but they
also perform other heavy work that in
most sections is reserved for lower ami
mails and The men do the lighter work.
Flowing both spring and fall is done
by "bees." The head Of the family is
sues call for plow bee at his home
stead on certain date. The women
gather in large numbers. They are
buxom-looking women and ready to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Maria" you let that young BOLSTER
stay last night until o'clock"
But. mamma, you told me must
give him time to propose"
But five hoursw
why, mamma, you know how lie
suffers" -Clevelan Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Don't permit any half-hearted Chi
cago platform Democrat to sneak into
the national convention of the party
this year. Remember he will meet the
tempter there and may fall into his
snares. Send only tried and true men
to conventions, If you would preserve
your liberties.-National Waterman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
A Capable Woman.

Jones--Brown married very capa-
BILE woman, didn't he?
Smith, guess SO. AT least she seems
to be capable Of making living for
both of them
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Quaker City Abolishes Nuisance.
A new ordinance In Philadelphia pro-
hiblts the placing of loose circulars un-
der doors, In vestibules. on doorsteps,
front porches or around doorknoba
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

1t Would Benefit the People.
If, with Treasury surplus of $780,
100000, the war stamp taxation is not
TO be repealed, will it ever be removed?
st. Louis Post-Dispatcll.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

1t is the air castle of every old-fash.
Toned woman that some one will dds.
cover some Of her remedies, and build
q big factory to make them,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Flops Not Mentioned.

The rough draft Of the Republican
party creed that has been accepted by
the Republican leaders does not men
ton as one Of the Issues President Nc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
WORSE THAN A wArERspou1

British Forces in South Africa Suffer
from "sand Devils"
The English forces in South Africa
have suffered severely during the dry
season from the sand-storms, or sand
devils" as the natives call them, which
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Her experience with the men doesn'k
seem to help woman any when she is
a widow. and h1ce. polite men want to
borrow her life insurance money.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Fine manners nre stronger bond
than a beautiful face. The former
binds; the latter only attracts.-Lamar-
tine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Preparing to Fool the People.

preparing to FOOL the People.
Tue season for fooling the people Is
now open; the Republican members of
the House Judiciary Committee have
suddenly grown indignant at the ag-
erosion of the trusts.-NIilwaukee
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

The United States building at the
Paris exposition will be closed on Sun.
day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Tarred with the Same Stick.
Let us hear 10 more of Filipino bad
faith. What sort Of faith have we kept
with Porto Rico?-St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

A man who lacks sense, bitterly OBJ
1ects to 1t in others.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Acting Up 10 His. Convictions.

The Republican Senator from Mary
land, George L.. Wellington, exhibits II
degree of political and moral honesty
much higher than his weakened fell
low Senators. He not only declines to
support the Mckinley policy, but pur-
poses keeping his morals pure by stay
ing away from the Republican councils.
II have been opposed to the acquisi-
ton of the Philippines as permanent
colony" said the Senator when asked
concerning his attitude during the next
campaign. 81 was opposed to the Is
per cent. duty on Porto Rican imports.
This being my position do not see my
way clear to support the Philippine pol
Icy of the President and the policy of
laying duty on Porto Rico when they
are embraced in national platform.
I will simply step aside. l do not in
tend to support platform that is
against my convictions in such import
ant particulars. do not intend to re-
main n member Of the national COM
mittee, nor do intend to attend the
Republican national convention
New-York tribune., 1900-10-08
TROOPERS HAILED TO COURT.
THREE MEMBERS OF THE ESSEX TRooT
CHARGED WITH DIsoRDERLY CONDUCT.

THREE MEMBERS OF THE ESSEX TROOP
CHARGED WITH DIsoRDERLY CONDUCT.
Stephen Van Rensselaer,. jr.; Eugene Crane and
John L. Young, three members Of the Essex Troop,
were before Police Justice Elliott of East Orange,
Saturday night. charged with disorderly conduct.
The offence was coI1mitted. IL is alleged on the
night of Monday, September "a The three young
men had dined at the Orange Club, and about
p. m. it is said. mounted their horses and rode
in Rough Rider fashion down ProspecJ-st. Near
the corner of Springdale-ave. they overlook the
Second Ward Republican Club Juniors who were
out for a parade One of the boys near the rear
gave the alarm that a runaway coming, and
the marchers went close to side of the street
to let the men pass. They rode up. and Van
Rensselaer,. 1t is charged. demanded the drum from
one of the boys, saying that he could drum better
than the lad. On being refused he caracoled his
horse, is said, and rode at the boys and in this
was followed by the other two men. The boys
scattered and Van Rensselaer, and one Of the
others said TO have again charged on them.
The smaller boys the lawn of Joseph II.
them and pursued them to the veranda, riding upon
il from end the other. The older boys
sented the treatment and began fusillade Of
stones. The witnesses were Mark Smith, Herbert
Condit Harry Whiting and George P. Olcott, jr.
All told straight stories. In their defence the
unmanageabe and had run away. Van Rensselaer,
denied that any of his party was under the in
huence of nduor. The Court found the three
guilty and fined them $50 each
New-York tribune., 1900-10-08
NAVY YARD NOTES

Captain Asserson, civil engineer of the Navy
Yard. says the work in Drydock No 2 which is
now being concreated. will be hurried along SO
that the dock will be ready for use before Janu-
ary L There was a delay of week because Of
Quicksand action. The dock has been widened
about twenty feet and considerably heightened
An order has been issued by Captain Wildes pro-
hibitng the issuing of general passes for the Navy
Yard Sundays in future. In order to make
Sunday visits hereafter 1t Will be necessary for
visitors TO present special pass at the gate,
signed by the executive officers of the ships they
wish to visit and also by Captain Wildes.
Since the crew or the cruiser Baltimore
was mustered out OF service and paid Oft
the men have deposited q considerable amount
of their earnings for safe keeping at the naval
branch of the Young Mems Christian Association
IN Sands-st. The good work of the naval branch
has been commended by Rear-Admiral Watson.
On being mustered out most of the crew sought
quarters at the naval branch which is now nightly
offices at times have to be utilized for sleeping
commodations.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-08
DIR. HILLS PRAISES CROMWELL.

''oH, FOR ONE NIGHT OF HIM IN THE MUNICIPAL.
CHAMBER OF NEw-YoRKv" HE SAID
In Plymouth Church last evening the Rev. DR..
Newell Dwight Hills gave the first Of a series of
monthly Sunday evening lectures before the Young
Mems Club of the church. His subject was "Ollver
Cromwell, and the Need of a Revival of Puritanism
in American Life and Thought" DR.. Hills saA
that earths greatest leaders misunderstood
in youth and maligned in old age. and with Crom-
well in his earliest career the very skies Tained
lies and SANDER. There only five great gen.
erals in histOry-Alexander, Julius Cesar, Napo-
leon, Grant and Cromwel-and the last had also
his place among the statesmen OF ali time. After
three hundred years justice was now being done to
his memory. and Governor Roosevelt had found
opportunity in his busy career TO write ABOUT a
man who had been in a great degree his model.
DR.. Hills urged that every who loved lib
erty could never forget what was owed to Crom-
mon people of England up to their rights
''Oh for Oliver Cromwell for night" said
the Doctor in conclusion, 'in the municipal cham
ber of New-York and Oh for oliver Cromwell for
fifteen minutes in the council chamber of this
landi"
New-York tribune., 1900-10-08
NOTES OF THE SCHOOLS.
POLYTECHNIC PREPARATORY.

AT the first meeting of the Debating Society the
following officers were elected for the half year:
President Charles Highland McCarty vice-presi-
dent, Albert Rowden King; secretary-treasurer,
Norman Wyckoff Van Nostrand Albert Rowden
King Edwin Louis Stoiber and William Ferdinand
Joseph Piel were selected delegates the Inter
scholastic League. The prospect for good years
work is bright
All the classes are In good running order The
new work in zoology has met with special favor
The English department has been strengthened by
an increase in the number Of teachers and in the
time devoted to the work in the upper grades by
the enlarged library facilities and by the ntroduc
ton of new courses in rhetoric and English COM
position
The bulletin for the original speeches has been
posted and the seniors already struggling with
their subjects and outlines. According to the new
arrangement each senior will speak in the chapel
before the assembled school twice in the first
semester and once in the second semester.
The senior class met Tuesday afternoon, Sep
dent Harry Smith Roberts; vce-president, Robert
William Fraser; treasurer, Harrie Victor Schieren
secretary, William Lyle Taylor; directors Louis
Thompson Hunt Willis Derwin Chandler Earle
Trusdell Shaw and Loris Warden.
Carl Rudolph Gluck has been chosen manager
Horn, resigned. Sutherlan Miller elected as
sistant.
The junior class has elected the following officers:
President Irving Lewis Webster; vice president,
Donald Davol Williams; treasurer Franklin Gold
thwaite Sheriff.; secretary, Philip Francis Walkley
New-York tribune., 1900-10-08
CONCERT IN AID OF GALVESTON.

An organized effort is being made to enable all
the Germans in the borough TO contribute to the
fund for the relief of the Galveston sufferers The
singing societies of the East New-YOrk section are
busy preparing for a big concert to be given on
October 21
The idea OF the concert originated with the mem
hers of the Concordia Singing Society, of East
New-York, and each of the several societies OF
East New-YOrk called on by committee anl
asked to send delegates TO a meeting. Several
such meetings have been held in the last feW
weeks. Carl Helm, musical director Of the Con-
cordia Singing Society has volunteered his ser
vices. and the details of the programme have been
left entirely to him. Each society probably will
give a song and the instrumental part will be rem
dered by the members of the Philyric Orchestra,
under the leadership of their conductor, William
New-York tribune., 1900-10-08
CITY HALL SITES HIGH PRICED.

The Newark City Hall Commission has found
by investigation that prices for site for new
City Hall IN any desirable location prohbitory.
The city a large tract known the Old
Burying Ground and a frontage for this Broad
st. would 100000. The desire Of the Com
missioners is 10 put all, nearly ALL the appro-
priation into construction, and excessive price
for q site would compel the Commission TO erect q
much cheaper and less ornate building. The pref
erence OF the Commission has been from the first
the use Of a part OF Military Park City Hall
site and a site there will now in all probability
be selected. The only objection is a sentimental
one for il is argued that handsome public build
ing in the park VIII be a great Improvement for IT.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-08
CHILDREN's HONE ASSOCIATION.

Mneola, Long Island, Oct (SpecaD.-The an
nual meeting of the association in charge OF the
Temporary Home for Children was held on Tues
day, October 2 at the Home. Seven managers were
elected to serve three years, follows Miss Hattie
White, Long Island City: Mrs. Walter z Frew
Hampstead; Mrs. Philip NJ Wood, jamaica; Miss
Amy Willetts Oyster Bay; Mrs. Oliver L. Jones.
Oyster Bay; Miss Timothy Tredweli (at large) and
James r. WulettsN (at large). The Board Of Man
Charles D. Leverch president; Mrs. Aaron A De
Grauw and Mrs James r. Willetts, yice-preslde@1ts @
Mrs. Charles j. Stewart, secretary; James X. VIII
let's treasurer. These officers with the follow
ing constitute the Executive Committee: Mrs l. l.
Moe (chairman) Miss Anna Willetts, Mrs. Timothy
Tredwell, Mrs. Y. Rowland Leavitt, Mrs. l. H
Cocks and Miss F. NJ Blackwell The treasurer re-
ported the total receipts for the $14 So with
q balance on hand OF $5372 IS. There are at pres
ent ifty-eight children in the Home. There have
been only two deaths IN the Home since 1t was
founded. in 1885.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-08
SANCTUARY AS A SOAPEGoAT.
rom The Louisville Times.

From The Louisville Times.
It's good thing 10 have church handy in vour
Eelghborhood. IL covers multitude of sins and on
ebles the wicked 10 prove alibi easily In one
neighborhood where there a church one mo ~
on the square got in the habit Of coming homa In
the wee sma hours tight as a tick. II didn't nre-
vent him, however, from being cute enough not to
get out IN front or his own door. He aiIghted ~
the home OF some innocent neighbor and sent the
coupe away before walking TO his own Fesidepcc
one whose door he had been stopninS 'soe Sot
furious and told him II he ever stepped down and
out near MIN he would thrash him and haul him
into his wife.s presence Then he patronized tba
front gate OF another neghbor. This man too
stood II for reasonable while but when he heard
the good women OF the square were berating him
for his drunken habits he Kicked too.
LOOK mere, Jinks" he remarked mildly TO the
9nender personally. don't mind your getting
racket In getting out at my door Now let me cali
your attention 70 the church on the corner Get
out there II is just as close 20 home as nv resi-
dence, and you can in wise iniure the charaeter
OF the church by getting Out before IL