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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-18
The Nationalnel,t

That the sO-called new currency law
was enacted for the special purpose of
beneiting the moneyed interests of the
country is shown by the rush on the
very first day that it took effect to or
ganize new banks under it. The bonds
which are to be issued for the perpetu-
/ alton Of the national debt and the ma
tional banks are, of course, going to be
taken up almost entirely by the latter,
who will have the privilege of draw
ing the interest on them while at the
same time they will have their full
face value in notes to loan out to bor-
rowers.
The law is sure to prove good thing
for the money-lenders simply because
1t enables them to draw interest on the
same capital invested from the Govern
ment and from their customers. From
the former they will draw only 2 per
cent, but from the latter they will be
able to get great deal more, and their
profits in the course of year will be
the envy of even some of those who
have gone into the industrial trusts.
| AS first proposed, the law was to be
merely declaration that the gold dol
lar is the standard of value-which 1t
has practically been for years-but this
feature has been lost sight of almost
entirely. The fact that it saddles the
country with debt amounting to
nearly billion of dollars for the life
time Of generation, so that there will
be an excuse for keeping the national
banks in existence for the same length
Of time, is the one thing that is taken
note of, and that stands out conspicu-
ously.
The law is a monument to Republic
can chicanery and ingenuity. 1t pays
the debt the party owed to the banking
trust for the support given by the lat
ter to Mckinley in 1896, and it post
pones the coming of the day on which
the Government will be enabled to de-
clare its independence once more of
the manipulators of the money mar
| ket--New York News
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-18

Civilized men worry a great deal, but
there is no such word In the vocabulary
Of the savage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-18
TEN ACRES AND MARY.

I'm up an away
At break o. day,
An never of work I'm weary;
For sing this song
q As l toll along
I've got ten acres aud Mary"
Troubles enough !.
For the worl' is rough,
An things will go contrary; 4
But ever this song,
As ! trudge along
I've got ten acres and Mary|
No angel bright,
With wings Of light;
OF q angel I'D grow weary;
But woman true,
That's a jay to you
I've got ten acres and Maryw
ATLANTA Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-18

Rico" The people know that SEN
tence by heart, and they will repeat
it millions Of times within the year
from its deliverance unless we per-
form what the President says is
Our plain duty" The people be-
lieve that this is a question not Of
mere policy, but Of principle.
No clearer statement of the situation
could be made and the imperialistic ad.
ministration will discover when the
votes of the people are counted next
November that Senator Proctor was
right when he said:
1t is of vital consequence that
this, our first important step in
legislation for our new possessions,
should be such as to commend itself
to the Judgment and conscience of
the American people.
Indeed, it will be of such vital con-
sequence that Mckinley will find him
self and his party discredited by the
people and his campaign of oppression
suddenly and irrevocably ended.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-18
wireless Telegraphy.

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-18
A President Who Does Not Lead.


The people cannot follow a President
who does not lead; and they cannot
escape the impression that lie is him.
self following some one else. He at
first, in public message, urged free
trade with Porto Rico; he now, in pri.
vate interviews, urges tariff between
us ard Porto Rico. Why? This is the
question which the people arc asking,
which the Presidents best friends and
warmest supporters are asking, and to
which he ought to give an answer MS
public and as authoritative as his orig
inal message.
This is not a question for compro.
mise. If 1t be true that the President
has not changed his mind but only his
policy, and has reluctantly become an
advocate Of Is per cent. tariff in or.
der to unite his party, he has made a
most serious political mistake. Dues.
lions of method are always subjects OF
compromise; questions Of principle are
not 1t is the widespread and growing
suspicion that this tariff is levied moi
in the interests of Porto. Rico, but in
the interests of the United States
which is arousing the conscience of the
American people against the Porto
Rican tariff. That suspicion is fast be
coming q conviction.
BY his change Of policy, unaccom
panied by any public statement Of his
reasons, on question which, though
not financially of great Importance
rightly seems to the American people
fundamental in principle, the president
has subjected himself to the suspicion
Of compromising those principles of jus
tlce and liberty which are far dearer tt
the people than any conceivable trade
adyantages.-The Outlook (Rev. Lylnar
Ahhntt,s nanarl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-18
Chicago Record.

betrayed the Democratic party to
McKinleyism, the trusts and mill
tarism, with all of their attendant evils
and abandoned Bryan, the selected
standard bearer. These men are en-
deavoring to stink back again, and
while the Democratic party is too great
to seek revenge, still 1t would be a
criminal blunder and an irretrievable
error to restore them to the full priv
ileges of membership until they have
demonstrated their contrition by long
period of good works without reward.
1t Is the duty of Democratic news
paper to warn the public against these
men, and expose the fact that they are
leagued together in a conspiracy to
throw the Demomratic party back into
the clutch of the plutocracy. That con-
spiracy is being perfected by the selfish
and constituencies politicians who dom
mated the party prior to 1906. 1t is be-
ing managed and financed with the
wealth the Whitneys. the Lannon'S, the
Benedicts and the Dickinsons drew
from the trusts which aim to control
the national administration for their
own malign purpose.
The Democratic party knows the
wishes Of the people and can and will
crafty them at Its national convention.
1t can and will protect the people
against the smooth deceiving argu-
ments Of these renegades, but the peo-
pie must resist their bandishmenfs and
not succumb to their treachery.
Here is the remedy: Bind all dele
gates to this: "a reaffirmation Of the
Chicago PLATFORM" and let such in
structions be uniform and unchange-
able from the district conventions to
the State conventions, thence to the ma
tional convention, where such instruct
ed delegates will see to 1t that only
such men are nominated as were loyal
to the Chicago platform and have never
strayed from it since.
Consider all opposition to sach in
structions as evidence of dieloyalty.
Bear 10 mind this motto:- Instruct! In
struct!!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-18
Lamp that Lights Itself:

A London firm has introduced a new
portable electric self-lighting lamp.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
SPLENDID SYSTEM
 OF PUBLIC ROADS
Jefferson County'S Highways Un-
 surpassed in the South.
WORK OF THE PAST YEAR
Twenty-Five Miles Added and Many Repairs Made-Col Jackson, Coun- ty Superintendent. Gives Some
 Interesting Figures

Jefferson county's splendid system of pub lie roads, which are perhaps unequalled by any county in the south, is being still fur ther improved and extended. During the past twelve months nearly twenty-five miles have been added giving the county more than 200 miles of splendid maeadam- ized roadways penetrating almost every section of the country.
 In addition to the new roads, many i'm provements and repairs have rbeen made, and it is expected that during the present year the system will be further perfected.
 Colonel J. F. B. Jackson, who is in charge of the work as county superintendent in speaking of the system yesterday had the Following to say:
 By the 10th of March, trae end of my first year as county superintendent of roads, we shall lhave completed twenty five miles additional of perfect public roads. This will give to Jefferson county more than two hundred miles of the most per- feet macadamized roads, a mileage not equalled by any other in the south Within the year to come we shall build twenty-five miles more of perfect road. I expect that the money that will be allowed will aggre- gate $50,000, and that sum will do much for une public roads and bridges of the county.
 We have renovated or rebuilt seven hun dred bridges in the county during the past year, and within the next sixty days every bridge will have been repainted. Some 200 bridges have been replaced by culverts, and about three hundred streams now run through sewer pipes. This is a remark able showing and justly we aye proud of Ut. The splendid public road system of Jef- ferson, the best enjoyed by any county in the south, is being constantly extended. On the roads not macadamized stone has been put in the low places, and the roads generally made good. The cost of macad- amizins in the perfect manner in which we do it in Jefferson amounts to from $7O0 to $l 900 d mile But we do it we'll The roads wll last, with occasional repairs, through centuries"
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
TWO RUNS MADE BY
 THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Serious Confagration Early Yesterday Morn ing-Residences of Ben Cowherd
 and E. E. Green Destroyed.

The fire department had two runs yester- day, one in the morning about 10 o'clock and the other at ? o'clock in the afternoon. - At the first fire two houses were eonsum- ed, one occupied by Ben Cowherd a prom inent railroad man, and the other by E. E. Green, business manager of the News, lo- cated at Thirtieth street and Tenth avenue south. Mrs. Green was the first to discover the flames, which had originated in and en- yeloped the roof of the residence of Mr. Cowherd when discovered. An alarm was sent but owing to the long distance which the department had to travel the fire had almost consumed the first house and had spread to that of MT. Green, who lives next door, when the firemen arrived.
 Practically none of the household goods of MT. Cowherd were saved, owing to the scarcity of help in the locality, and but lit tie more of MT. Greens were saved It is mot known what amount of insurance was carried by MT Cowherd, but the other house was insured. The total loss of the two amount to about $5,5OO.
 The last fire occurred at the residence of MT. Russell, in Eighteenth avenue and Eighteenth avenue and Seventeenth street, doing little damage.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
MARDI GRAS.
Great Preparations Are Being Made for
 Celebration.

Preparations for the approaching Mardi Gras celebration are rapidly nearing com pletion.
 Contractor Evans reports that twelve Of the floats are already completed and work on others progressing splendidly.
 Inquiries from many points are being re- ceived making requests for the features which will be exhibited hotel accommoda- tions etc. The number of these goes to indicate that there is much interest mani- Gested abroad, and it will be a matter of congratulation for the public to learn that al! previous efforts will be equalled if not ecIipsed in the coming celebration.
 Already bill posters all over the state are hanging Autographs and distributing other advertising matter. The railroads as here iofore, will make very low rates to the festival.
 It win be but the matter of few days until the grand marshal will issue the off, cial programme, routes, etc.
 John w. ONeil of the finance commit tee will issue 5,oeo invitations to out-or- town people to attend the kings recep- tion on February 26 at the Auditorium which promises to be magnificent affair,
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
THE COURTS
The Proceedings of Yesterday Briefly
 Outlined

In the circuit. court, in The matter of George w. Tounton against the BirmnS- ham Railway and Electric company for personal injuries, there was jury, and verdict for. plaintiff for $200.
 In the same court in the mater Of J. M. sIowery against Miles X Bradt, there was jury, and verdict for $50; and in the case of Charles Henderson against the same finn there was a verdict for $300 It ap- pears that Miles & Bradt are erecting the splendid Drennen building in Second ave nue, and the cases in question relate to persoal injuries.
 In the same court Thomas J. Henderson, by next frdeiN, against the Birmingham Railway and Electric company, plaintiff took d non-suit
 In the same court the suit of R. A. 5. Freeman against the Central of Geirgia Railway company was on trial.
 In the city count the docket Of the first diviison was disposed of.
 In the criminal court there was nothing done This was due to the Pledger alleged murder case, MT. .Pledger being acquitted as was stated in The Age+Herald of yester- day; the juries for the criminal court hay ing been dismissed for uhe Week.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
B|G ADVANCE IN
 TENNESSEE STOCK Colonel Shook Says it Was Due to Conditions of Eng
 fish Market.

Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad com pany stock advanced nine points on the New York stock exchange yesterday, clos ing at 8. This is the greatest change made in this stock in several weeks, or since the bear raid during the holidays.
 Several causes are given for this advance. Probably the greatest factor in bringing it about was the marvellous advance made in the price of iron in England.
 Colonel A. M. Shook vice-president of the company said last night in referring to the price of the stock and the iron market:
 "I suppose the advance in Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company stock is due principally to the advance in the price of pig iron in England. Iron advanced about $2.50 per ton in London today, the greatest increase for any one day in forty years.
 "The telegrams from London state that the Continent has contracted for 100000 tons of English coal There is a scarcity of coal both on the Continent and in Eng land, and this fact is going to runup the cost of producing pig iron in Europe to such price that America will be able to sell her iron there at prices now prevailing here We can almost do 1t now.
 .sI would not be surprised to see an ad- vance in this country of from $2.5O to $5 per ton.
 .'The report of the stockholders of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad com many who have been here this week, may have something to do with tho advance in Tennessee stock but I think it more prob ably due to the condition of the iron market in Europe"
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
SERIOUS CHARGES
Preferred Against Henry Paul by De-
 catur Man

Henry Paul, a young white man of this city, has been arrested by Officer Neitch, charged with grand larceny. It appears that young man from Decatur, A. L. Bur reE by name, made complaint at the police station that he had been robbed of $115, and accused Paul of having committed the act. Burrell was discovered in company with Paul in very stupid condition, and the former was sent to the station to be cared for Arriving at the station it was thought that Burren had been given some kind of dope
 Paul positively disclaims any knowledge of Burrells money, but asserts that he does not believe he had much the amount claimed. Paul is well known to the officials, and says he will have a lawyer to defend him if any attempt Is made to iG- criminate him.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
THE HABIT,
 OR DISEASE
 PERMANENTLY nilDcn nv
MORPHINE COCAINE
 MHfSKEY
 TOBACCO.

pr. Marion T. Davis, at his private Sani- tarium 3ll East Ehghuh street, Chatta- nooga, Tenn. where this regular practi- tioner for eight years past an alumnus of the University of Virginia, now treats these diseases EXCLUSIVELY, under WRIT TEN GUARANTEE to REFUND CHARGES, and railroad fare, if cure is not complete in ten days and in every respect satisfactory. Remedy simple. safe and ef fective; no desire or 'cravfng after FIRST DOSE; hence no suffering and no WILL POWER" required while being cured. Duration of habit, and amount consumed are mo considerations. Refractory and lapsing cases treated by OTHERS, espe- s.fally solicited by Dr. Davis. He cures such to STAY CURED. All matters conf- dential. Voluntary testimonials on file for inspection.
 Call on, or write to Dr. Davis, at the above address.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
J. L. NEESE
Temporary Day Warden ac City Prison
 The Gourley>Case

I. L.. Neese, who was acting night war den at the city jail for about two months in the early fall, has been temporarily ap- pointed day warden by Mayor Drennen' who has removed MT Gourley until nss case is heard before the'bo of aldermen. It is stated that Mir. Gourley refused to accede to a request made by the mayor that he tender his resignation, and the matter will go before the board for final action.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
GOOD REPORT
Made by Poundkeeper James for Month
 of January

B. James, the recently appointed pound keeper, made his first report yesterday, showing the fines and other amounts taken in by him officially during the month of January. He turned over to Chief of Po- lice Austin the sum of $131.65. He claims that this is the largest amount ever turn ed in for one month. The pound pen is located at the corner of Twenty-fourth street and Second alley.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
A AND B TEAMS
Pay a Decisive Game of Basket B all at
 Athletic Club Tonight

The fourth basket ball game of the sea- son is scheduled to be played at the Ath- letic club tonight between 'A1 and "B'' teams. This game will be decisive in one respect, In that if "A" team wins the championship of the club goes to the vic tors. On the other hand if "B'' wins, 1t will tie AS record and stand a very good chance of winning the series. Interest in tonights game is consequently very in- tense.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
To Travelling Men. THE ARLINGTON HOTEL.

Location: Nineteenth street, fbetweer First and Second avenues Cafe: Handsomest in the state.
 Service: The best.
 Rooms: Elegant and we'll lighted
 Trial all that is asked. DIXON & PIERCE, Proprietors
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
DESK SERGEANT RowLETTE
Suficietly Recovered to Resume His
 Duties

Desk Sergeant John c. Rowlette, of the police department, will resume his accus- toned duties today, having sufficiently re- covered from his recent illness. He is very popular with his associates and they are glad to see him return.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
Forecast for Alabama

together for the purpose of fixing a time and place of meeting, and representation in the republican state convention Very respectfully,
 (Signed) VIM VAUGHAN"
The age-herald., 1900-02-02

 This resolution and a motion to elect com- mittee of five whose duty it shall be to in- vestIgate the advisability of supporting or endorsing any of the candidates for the several state and county offices in the com ing campaign, were adopted. The loliow- ing committee was elected: A. s. Hitsher, A. Speaker, A. Stockmer, r. Rothenhofcr, l.. Braun,
 This committee will make a report to the union, which meets again on March Sth.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
WILL HANDS OFF
 IN SENATORIAL FIGHT
German-American Union With
 holds It's Endorsement.
ACTION TAKEN LAST NIGHT
Majority Favorable to Morgan But Con- stitution Prohibits United Action Regarding Federal Offices.
 Others to be Acted On,

The German-Amerioan Union, as an or ganization, has decided to hands off in the senatorial fight, and to leave its members free to vote for their individual choice.
 It is understood that efforts have been made to secure the endorsement of the union for Governor Johnston's candidacy, and it's action in the premises is taken as a victory for Senator Morgan, although it is stated on reliable authority that a ma jority of the Germans are for the senator, and had an endorsement bsen given it would have gone to Morgan.
 A large meeting of the union was held at Turner hail last night. when the question of participating in the coming national cam paign was taken up. After a lengthy de- bate committee consisting of Messrs. A. Speaker, F. Rothenhofer and Louis Braun, and render report to the meeting. This committee rendered a report recommending the adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, the constitution of the German American Union plainly forbids the union taking pant as a body in any national cam- paign or endorsing any candidate for any federal office whatever therefore,
 Be it resolved, That no resolution or mo- ton shall be entertained tending to induce the union to participate in or endorse any candidate in the pending senatorial cam paign. Every member of the union is at liberty to aiet in the premises as he sees fit Respectfully Sumbitted
 A. SPEAKER,
 LOUIS BRAUN
 F. ROTHENHOFER,
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
PERSONAL.

John C.. Norwood, editor of the Mountain Eagle, Jasper, Ala, formerly of the Collins vile Clipper, was in the city last night.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
Aaain at Mnrk

ABHtII HI WOTK The Avondale laundry of which Marshall Reed is proprietor, had certain misGlaos from freezing weather during the early part of the week. But all repairs have been made and the laundry is working again on full tme
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
MAY SMOKE THE
 PIPE OF PEACE Republican Fractional Leaders Open Up Negotiations. THE CHAlRMANSHlP FIGHT Vaughan and Bingham Make Proposi- tions and Counter Propositions, But Matters Still Unsettled.
 Some Correspondence
THE CHAIRMANSHIP FIGHT

Negotiations have been pending for sev- eral days between District Attorney Will iam Vaughan and Internal Revenue Collec- tor J. H. Bingham locking to a settlement of the fight for the chairmanship of the state republican committee. The rivalry between the two candidates and their friends had become quite heated and more or less bitterness began to crop out. In order to prevent a split in the party, Messrs. Vaughan and Bingham have held several conferences looking to an amicable agreement by which one of them would withdraw from the race.
 It seems that about ten days ago MT. Vaughan went to MT Bingham and pro- posed to compromise the matter, making a proposition that the candidacy of both himself and MT. Bingham be referred to a committee of ten, five members of said committee to be selected by either candi- date. Mir. Bingham asked for a few days time in which to consider the proposition, at the same time submitting a counter proposition that the selection of the can didate to make the race be left with the republican state executive committee. MT. Vaughan desired time to consider this proposition, but first requested MT. Bng- ham to include the national committeeman in the proposition.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
The Proposition

Mr. Blngtam's proposition was as folioWs:
 "ELrmlngham, Ala, February l, l9Oo.
 I've. the undersigned, hereby agree to submit our respective claims as cah1l- dates for the chairmansG1dp of the repu0n- can state executive committee to the pres erit state committee of the party, and agree tt. abide by the decision of that organiza- tion We make this agreement and ask the committee to reach a conclusion that wfil result il harmony of acton in our ap- proaching state convention and with view of preventing fractional differences and consequent injury to the party in Ala bama
 1t is further agreed that the state com mttee of the party shall be called to meet in this city within the next ten days for the purpose of fixing q time and place or holding the state conven. .fon agreeing upon d basis of representation and a settlement of all questions involved in this agree ment J. Il. BlNG1AM.