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Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12
Republicans and Trusts.

The Supreme Court has decided in
every case in viii I'll unlawful combina-
tons are attempted in violation of in
terstate commerce that Congress has
power to legislate. 1t has. therefore,
sustained the views of Harrison, Sher-
man and leading Republicans which
are embodied in the Sherman law and
has rejected the doubts of Mr.. Cleye-
land and his associates, which seemed
to prevent the two entirely Democratic
Congresses which followed the Con-
gress enacting the Sherman law from
taking any action hostile to trusts. In
this last decision the Addystone case)
the court has decided without reserva-
ton that Congress has power to legis-
late against all combinations of manu-
facturers which are in restraint Of COM
merce between the States. And now
President Mckinley urges Congress,
which has the highest assurance of its
right to legislate against trusts prejudi-
cial to interstate commerce, to enact
further antitrust laws.-Indianapolis
Journal.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12
WHAT ISSHlL0H?

A grand old remedy for Coughs, Colds
and Consumption usel through the
world for half century, has cured in
Vulnerable eases of incipient eonsump-
ton and relieved many in the advanced
stages. II you are not satisfied with
the results we will refund your money.
Price 25 cts, so cts. and 800. For sale
by f. Griswoli.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12

YES" SAID the benevolent man. ~
thank heaven for INV happy disposition.
ar satisfied with what The dav brings
forth, and quickly forget the pain and
trouble that have passed" "Ah!" re-
piled the physician ''that explains your
overlooking my little bill. "-Catholic
StandJrl aud Timas.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12
To Hunters.

Hunters will please not 90 into the
fields ON the Italian ranch near jake
Hamilton's old place. or OH the Hill
ranrh, to shoot, as the wild cattle break
ont and cause me much trouble and ex-
pence. f. OLiNGHorsE.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12
MANY A LOVER.

Has turned with disgust from an
otherwise lovable girl with an offensive
breath. Karl's Clover Root Tea puriies
the breath by its action on the bowels.
etc, as nothing else will. Sold for years
on absolute guarante. Price 25 cts. and
80 cts. Fer sale bv f. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12
YOI' TRY TT.

If Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure. which is .old for the small price
Of % cts, SO cts. and $l.00. dues not
cure take the bottle bark and we will
refund yonr money. Sold for over fifty
years on this guarantee. Price % cts.
and 90 cts. For sale nv f. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12

lewis Dennis, Salem, Ind, says.
"Noinls Dy-pep.ia Cure did me mofe
aont il,ao ANYTHING ever took 1t
''igos,s wiia' yoa eat ainl cannot help
tot cnrr aysp-nsia and stom "h
uoniic. s",d r. Z. ". Kinney & 20.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12

A Paris journal declares that ''petro-
lenm drinkers" are becoming plentiful
in the Bastile quarter.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12

The urgent deficiency appropriation
bill, the first of the Important supply
bills for the government expenses, is
practically made up, and the total will
mount to about $7l .003, 1000.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12
Sick Headaches.

The curse OF overworked womankind,
are quickly and surely cured by Karl's
Glover Root Tea. the great blood purif-
er and tissue builder. Money refunded
if not satisfactory. For sale by +. Gris-
void.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-12

An Engli.h physician has driven n
motor carriage 5000 miles at an expense
OF only $130.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05
MEN THE CHEAPEST.

Animal Hire In Russia Exceeds That
Paid for Human Labor.
In Russia the wages of horse are
higher than those Of man, and hence,
of course, very much higher than the
wages of women. Thus, in the Nishni-
Volga section, we find the average pay
OF man and horse to be about ~ cents
per day; of man alone, 81 cents; that is,
IS cents for horse, and "a cents for
man. The women receive from 10 to
20 cents. In the central agricultural
region the average is: Horse, % cents;
man, 20 cents; woman, 10 cents. In the
southern steppe: Horse, SO cents; man,
20 cents; woman, 1G cents.
This is an interesting commentary on
the standard Of living of Russian agri-
cultural laborers. Its meaning is sim.
ply that human beings are cheaper than
draught animals. In other words, 1t
costs less to keep them alive. In the
southern steppe five women can be EN-
ployed more cheaply than two horses.
Is it difficult to imagine the condition
Of home life, the dearth of refining In
fiuences, the sodden, hopeless stagna.
ton that such state of affairs reflects
Is 1t any wonder that the products of
such wage status as this are indiyid-
ual degradation, social barrenness,
meager education, political despotism,
religious intolerance, and, generally, a
type Of civilization scarcely above bar
barianism?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05
LATEST PEOPLE on EARTH.
Caucasus Tribe Which Lives in Ind,
scribable and Ant,ouatei Filth.

Caucasus Tribe Which Lives in Inde-
scribable and Ant;quatei Filth.
The LATEST and dirtiest people in the
world have recently been discovered in
the Caucasus. They live In an lnacces-
sible mountain range between the
Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, and as
they We're $500 years ago, so they are
to-day. Seen from without there is
certain picturesqueness about Svanc-
tan village, although 1t merely consists
of miserable stone novels without any
attempt at form or adornment. Within
the houses are inconceivably filthy.
They are filed with rags, vermin and
dirt Of every description. They possess
no fireplace or chimney. All the cook
ing, in fact, is done over hole scooped
out in the middle of the floor. In these
houses men and women and children
are huddled together; during the long
winter months they are shut in for days
at time, the cattle often sharing their
quarters Every aperture has to be
closed on account Of the cold. This long
imprisonment is, perhaps. the cause of
the degradation of the people. Horrible
diseases result from 1t, which IRE ag-
gravated by abnormal consumption of
arrack, the strong distilled drink OF the
Asiatics.
Besides this, 1t is an invarIable rule
to make four days n week holidays,
with saints days as extras. Since they
have adopted the holidays of every 9TH
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05

termediate shaft, and to do this expedi-
tiously battering ram was improvised
from the anchor stocks. The coupling
bolts forced out, the intermediate shaft
was lowered clear of the fractured tail
shaft, and that piece of metal was
knocked from the opening in the stern.
A wooden plug the exact size Of the
shaft was forced into the hole, and then
a spare tail shaft was lifted into posi-
ton and coupled onto the intermediate.
All this work occupied three full days.
With both shafts in place again the
work of fitting on q spare propeller,
which the vessel carried, was COM
menced. To lift the stern out of the
water all of the water ballast was
pumped into the forward hold. This
lifted the stern until the opening was
within four feet of the surface.
Meanwhile the six-ton propeller had
been lowered over the port quarter. sus-
pended from a cargo boom and guyed
with heavy tackle. Chief Engineer
Gerrie and Chief Officer Mathie then
took positions on the rudder pintles
and, standing waist deep In water. guild
ed the big piece of metal to its place on
the tail shaft. The massive nut which
was to hold 1t in place was then screw
ed tightly on by a giant spanner.
worked by tackles from the quarters.
The work of the two men in the
water was made somewhat entertain
ing by the active presence of several
sharks that played around the stern of
the ship. Mr.. Mathie was once washed
overheard and nearly drowned before
being rescued. But that was only an
incident, as Messrs. Gerrie and Mathie
explained. neither making much of 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05
SHAFT MENDEp AT SEA.
Exciting Experience in Midocean o
the STEINER Border knight.

SAcitinE Experience in MidOcenn of
the Steamer Border knight.
kipling's "dour Scotch engineer" Nc
Andrews. could hardly have acquitted
himself more creditably than did Mr..
William Gerric. chief engineer of the
British steamer Border knight, which
arrived at New York few days ago
after an exciting experience in mid
ocean. The Border knight is a steamer
OF the genus tramp, a nomadlc frelghter
taat set out from Natal in ballast for
New York. All went well with her until
one afternoon, when there was sud
den Jar and shock; whirring of ma
chinery and hiss of steam.
shafts broke" explained Third En-
gineer Findlay briefly, as he closed
the throttle on racing engine.
Examination showed that his dag.
nosis was correct. For no ascertainab]e
cause the tail shaft, twelve-inch
length of steel, had snapped just out
board of the sleeve. releasing the eight
ton propeller, which went spinning to
the bottom. The ship lost her Roadway,
and, haying no sail power to give her
steerage way, sat provokingly a-rock-
ing In the sea, biding the outcome Of the
misadventure. The usual procedure in
such cases is to haul fires and hoist
your flag upside down. by way of dis
tress signal. by day, and to burn blue
lights ut night. But these men of the
Border Knight did nothing of the sort.
The engineer went manholing on his
back to the end of the tail shaft, and
then came back with an idea which the
captain gave him permission to put into
effect.
The first step was to uncouple the in.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05

herself. She was on her way back to
the nurses home where she had heE
room. AS the day was little showery,
she was out in her rainy day suit, with
out any umbrella and no desire for one.
Presently she noticed tall stranger
walking beside her. He held his UNI
brella over her head and seemed dis
posed to make her acquaintance ana
act us her escort without any encour-
agement from her. He was well dress-
ed and had the air of decidedly we'll
TODD person. She strobe on with q
cold expression on her face, never
deigning any response to his efforts at
conversation. The situation became
more and more annoying. Then. sud-
denly, to his amazement, the girl open
ed her purse, and selecting from 1t .
cent, she turned and, without word-
held it between her thumb and finger
toward the man. He almost gasped ~
he exclaimed entirely off his guard:
What do you take me forY'
Then came her moment Of triumph ~
she answered promptly, "a beggar."
Without delay he turned and went
another way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05
A Remarkable COLONY.

There is colony of Jews in Toledo,
Spain, who were allowed to remain in
that country when the remainder of
their race were expelled by Ferdinand
and Isabella, because they showed sat
isfactory evidence that they We're de-
scended from priest of the court of
Caiaphas, who alone of the sanhedrim
of priests and elders protested against
the crucifxion Of the Savior. 1t is said
that the evidence upon which they
were exempted from the edict of expul-
sion was accepted by the hierarchy Mt
Rome as genuine and truthful. 1t is
supposed to be now on file among the
archives Of the vatican. This little col
ony of Jews has grown and prospered,
until now 1t is one of the wealthiest
and most influential communities on
the Spanish peninsular. Several of tho
members in times past have achieved
high rank and reputation under -the
Spanish government.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05
HARRISON, HoAR AND REED.
Trio of Eminent Republicans Wholly
Ont of sympathy with Mckinley.


If the average observer were asked
to name the three ablest and most re-.
spected Republicans now living, whom
would he name? William Mckinley,
Mark Hanna and Theodore Roosevelt?
Not If he were honest and thoughtful.
Or would he name Thomas G. Plat,
"Matt' Quay and Henry Cabot Lodge?
Undoubtedly, thoughtful observer
would select ex-President Harrison,
cx-Speaker Reed, and Senator Hoar of
Massachusetts, if called upon to decide.
These men, although widely different,
are the representatives of the best abil-
ity and character in the Republican
party of to-day.
General Harrison was his own man
every minute that he occupied the
White House. There was no Hanna
over him. He impressed himself great
ly upon his fellow-citizens asa man of
sincerity and force of character. Quite
naturally, General Harrison has little
respect for Mckinley, for whose ad-
ministrntion the ex-President scarcely
attempts to conceal his contempt. The
other day, talking to an interviewer,
Gen. Harrison said that he did not
think that the Republican party had
pursued the rlghtful course with regard
to the trust question, and thought the
administration was playing fast and
loose with the people on the matter.
He regards the administration, how
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05

pretty squaw, whose fortune is esti-
mated at 100000, would not allow
him around the wigwam. But Tall Elk
was persistent, and he finally forced
the reluctant father to give his permits
sion.
The wedding, celebrated after the In
dian fashion, was the event of the year
in the Usage capital, Pawhuska. Tall
Elk paid over forty-fve ponies, the
price which Red Eagle exacted for his
daughter, and the girls mother brought
her out to the center of the public
square mounted on little pony and
clad in gorgeous red and blue robes.
She dismounted from her pony, which
was turned loose to become the prize
of the brave who could catch 1t. Then
Tall Elk appeared riding like mad in
the direction of his bride. Her mother
took off the splendid robes and left her
standing alone, clad only in simple
rough dress. The bridegroom, without
dismounting, threw about his BRIDES
shoulders handsome blanket and car
ried her off to his tepee on the front of
his saddle. That completed the cere-
mony.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05

Inc Jester case presented difficulties
for the philosopher which the common
sense of a jury has removed. Thirty
years ago Alexander Jester was indict.
ed for the murder Of Gilbert w. Gates.
He escaped from jail and was not
round until few years ago. A new in
dictment was prepared against him,
and he was prosecuted by the State,
with the assistance Of lawyers hired by
wealthy relatives of the murdered man.
But the Jester accused of the murder
oil Gates In 1871 and the Jester tried for
the murder in 1900 were two different
men. The first Jester was compare.
lively young, hot-headed, and passion
ate; the Jester brought back for trial
was an old man, bent with years and
worries. If he ever was n homicide the
murderous instinct had long persisted
in his bosom. But the law was plain.
There Is no statute of limitations for
murder. Jester, the septuagenarlan,
must stand trial for the offense of the
other Jester, and if the jury found him
guilty must hang. Fortunately, juries
are human, though the law is stony.
The evidence against the prisoner was
strong, but in the eyes of the jurors II
did not appear as evidence against this
white-haired old man, but against an
other person whom the memorable
years had slain. They refused to put
moose around the neck of Alexander
Jester in 1900 for the crime perpetrated
by the Alexander Jester who had been
his predecessor In that withered frame.
In short, they modified the law to meet
the requirements of good sense. No
public benefit could be conferred by
the punishment of this poor, dead vol
cano. Since the purpose of the law In
decreeing death for murder is not to
kill the murderer, but to make an ex-
ample, they acquitted the prisoner,
holding that neither the human race in
general nor that part of it residing in
the State of Missouri would be bene-
flied by the spectacle of a man Of 20
swinging in air for the crime which an
other man had committed. We think
they were right about 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05
LIKE A BIG STAMPEDE
WESTERN VOTERS ENTHUsIAs-
TIC FOR BRYAN
Unmistakable indications. that the
Democrats Are on the Straight Road
to victory-Tide Is Helped Along by
Republican Apathy and Disgust.

Washington correspondence:
Begins to look like stampede for
our ticket" remarked prominent
Democrat who dropped Into congress
sional headquarters the other day after
a trip through the Middle West. If
energy and enthusiasm are any indica-
ton the Democrats are on the road to
victory. There never was known a
campaign when there was such clam
or for campaign literature. The Dem
ocratic congressional committee has APP
plications for more than 1000, 900 doc
uments of various sorts. These appli-
cations come directly from the voters.
The most frequent request is, "Send
everything you have on imperialism
and trusts" The congressional COM
mittee is sending out thousands of doc
uments every day, but is unable to
keep up with the demand.
On the other hand, Mark Hanna and
the Republicans are complaining of the
apathy of the voters. The campaign
fund has been gathered. The circus is
ready, the feast has been spread, and
there are no guests to be entertained.
OF course Hanna and his assistants
will leave no device untried to arouse
interest and enthusiasm for Mckinley,
and the Democrats, knowing this, are
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05
He Mixed His Terms.

A daily observation of that part of
the community that from either power
ty or weakness gives employment to
the criminal courts, furnishes opportu-
mites for the study Of humanity that
few can enjoy. says the Louisville
Commercial. These people usually
have very limited education, many of
them have none; yet the natural
shrewdness of the race, sharpencd by
experience and by suffering, develops
some extremely keen minds. What they
learn, they learn "by ear" as it We're;
wherefrom some very amusing occur
rences arise.
A lawyer friend of mine, who is n
close observer, said: "Some time ago i
talked with French negro from New
Orleans, who was prisoner In the
county jail. This was when the police
We're charging persons who were ar
rested on suspicion, as suspected fell
ons.' He was to be presented in the
Circuit Court for Indictment. said:
What are you in Jail forg He answer
ed: They say am respected fell
lowr'' Well, when do you get trial?'
4 don't know he said, 4 go to the Cir
Gus Court tomorrow!
Wonder what the grave judges would
think of that?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05
His Uncle Signed the Note.

A well-known young lawyer Of CHI
cago whose uncle is president of a local
bank, found himself in need of $500 the
other day, and saw no way of getting
1t without borrowing. So he called
upon his uncle with request that the
bank make him the loan on his note.
The uncle was perfectly willing to ac-
commodate his nephew, and personally
attended to the drafting Of the note
which the young lawyer was to give as
security.
II suppose you know the banking
rules, Davie," said the bank president.
cycling his nephew over his glasses. al
he handed him the note for his sigma
ture. I'VE require a good man to sign
with you, you know"
Eyes, know about that" replied the
nephew. 81 don't.suppose the directors
would object to your signature. would
they?"
Uncle signed. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05

mothers who mourn the loss Of their
sons in this war will not be comforted
by the Republican praise of Imperial.
ISM And in face of all this and in face
| of the danger to our own institutions
| from Imperialism the Republicans try
to tell us that there is no such issue.
The Republicans are not happy in
their choice of subjects ON which to
preach to voters. The Republican
handbook contains statement on pep.
sions which is intended to soothe the
G. A. r. by showing that Mckinley has
allowed 80 per cent. of all claims, while
Cleveland allowed only 81 per cent.
The pension roll constitutes an enor-
nous drain on our revenues, and is be-
ing increased by the claimants from the
Spanish and Philippine wars. There is
no objection to just and liberal pen
sions, but many are now on the rolls
who have no right there
The G. A. R., however. is wrathy at
Pension Commissioner Evans, and
nothing will allay the resentment of
this organization except. the removal
of the obnoxious official. Mckinley has
had his resignation in hand for some
time, but with characteristic hesitancy
cannot make up his mind whether or
not to accept it.
Mckinley is sorely puzzled as to
what he shall say in his letter of accept
ance. Bryan put the Issue of imperial
ism so it cannot be lodged. and from
all over the country comes ringing as
sertions from those who were Republic
cans in 1896 that they intend to vote for
Bryan this time because lie Is against
imperialism. 1t is generally recognized
that even the fancied danger of dis
turbance to the financial legislation of
the country would be very much less
than the menace of imperialism. The
Republicans are having no success In
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05
Intelligence of De mocracy.

Somebody has brought together lot
of census figures designed to show that
the Bryan Democracy is of "a lower
order of intelligence, education and
law-abiding disposition" than Mr.. Nc.
Kinley's party. This is not helpful ar
gument for the latter party, nor is it
harmless argument for the country. It
is calculated to increase class feeling
and provoke party resentment. 1t did
not avail when employed against the
Jefferson party in 1900, which then car
rled the country and held the govern
ment continuously for forty years. The
rank and file of the Democracy is large.
ly the same now as in Cleveland's day,
and yet 1t was then deemed safe in
vestment for orderly government by
very conservative men.-Springfeld.
Mass, Republican.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05

Lobster" as term of derision and
contumely is said to be of most ancient
origin, archaic delving having shown
that the people of Boston called the
red-clad British soldiers "lobsters" as
far back as ITO. This discovery hav-
ing been duly authenticated, the name
of lobster assumes q wholly different
Observation-Disclosures, in fact its
whole style and character. The Anglo
maniac should now feel proud to be
dubbed "a lobster" while an Irishman
should feel far more deeply insulted
over the crustaceous title than in for
mer days.