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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
WHITE INDIAN FOR WOMEN.
It Attracts the Sex to a Particula
Store for Their Cigarettes.

II Attracts the Sex to Particular
Store for Their Cigarettes.
There is a white Indian enrolled as
a permanent resident of an uptown
block in Atlanta. Ca, in neighbor-
hood where good clothes obtain and the
street conversations are grammatical,
IL not uplifting. This Indian is usu-
ally to be found standing outside the
shop of purveyor of tobacco to the
fashionable. AT other times he is in
side.
A man who entered the shop the 9TH
er day bought his cigar and casually
inquired as to the color of the wooden
sign. II have seen good many cigar
store Indians" he said. "but this is
the first white cigar store Indian |
recollect. What is the idea of having
him painted this pure color?"
why" said the proprietor, hesitat-
ingly, why, well, If you must know, 1
do it to attract the ladies'"
1.-The ladies?H said the customer.
"Why, certainly" said the shopman.
1.-The ladies' smoke. AS a matter of
fact they are my best paying custom
ers. When l first started in business
in this neighborhood had the regula-
ton brown Indian in front of the store.
One day n young woman came in and
asked for n package of cigarettes. She
went to the unnecessary trouble to con-
vince me that they We're for her broth
err, who was sick and couldn't come
for them himself, never seeming to
think that it was pretty funny for a
man to be so sick he couldn't walk out
of the house. and yet could smoke Gig
arettes. asked her what kind he
smoked and she said she had heard the
name, but had forgotten. oh. she tried
hard to- be foxy. But she gave herself
away when showed her one brand
and she said, "Oh, that kind bites my
tongue" After that she blusled and
began talking about my sign.
"She said the brown Indians were
SO ugly, and she asked why didn't
have white Indian. She said white
was SO much more gratifying to the
eye, and somehow or other she con-
veyed the idea that If 1 put white In
dian in front of the shop all the other
girls could come here to buy cigarettes
for their sick brothers. don't attempt
to explain what her motives were, hut
could see she was in favor of white.
knew who she was. Her father is n
wealthy broker and she has lots of
money to spend on sick brothers Gig
arettes, so just spent a couple of dol
lars in having the Indian painted white.
1.-The next time she came in she did
MT say anything about her sick broth
err, but she did comment OH the changed
appearance of the Indian. and she let
me see she was flattered that 1 had
taken her advice. Ever since then she
has been doing good deal to build up
my business. l don't care very much
now for mans trade--no offense to you,
strand never will let any Of the
young fellows get In the habit of
lounging around the store. That would
keep the women away. and it's their
patronage that pays my rent and gives
me profit. New York Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29

OF other articles for the occasion. Spe-
cial issues are got out in the case of our
largest weeklies, filled with appropriate
matter. Those who are not school chill
dren, parents or teachers, and do not
take an active part in the celebration
even such commemorate the day in their
hearts when, in seclusion, their eyes fill
with tears on reading reminders of the
terrible war time, and their hearts with
reverence for the men ION whichever
side who gave or risked life to defend
the principles they represented. These
men and women, youths and maids, may
not go to the church or walk in the pro-
ccssion; they may even go to n circus or
picnic, but-they celebrate the day. The
little band of old soldiers, leading the
procession to the distant graveyard, eyes
swimming with memories of dead COM
rades and cruel battles, look askance at
the merrymakers on ball field and picnic
ground, and perhaps bitterly think:
They don't understand, they cannot APP
preciate our services for them!" There's
not young man or woman on the
Northern or Southern play or picnic
ground but thinks his or her country the
greatest the sun shines on; proud OF the
result of the great struggle and would
do the utmost to preserve the Union OF
which they are the heirs. Those who
enter actively into part at least of the
exercises of this day may we'll feel that
on them depends the perpetuation of the
solemn and inspiring purpose for which
it was set apart. But let us be Just and
considerate in our judgments towards
those who don't show their patriotism ex-
actly as we do, on this day, when not
only the North and South, but the diff
ferent sections of ones own village as
well, should (and do at heart feel n
united brotherhood in the cause we hold
so dear-a free and united country
Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29

hands for fraternity, and the children
symbolic the third virtue held sacred by
the order--namely, charity. The star of
every badge is made from metal Of can
mons captured in battle.
What good purpose does the g. A. Il.
serve?
The order keeps alive the memory Of
patriotic sacrifices in time of public dan
ger and also carries on an extensive be-
neyolent work in relieving cases of need
among disabled veterans and dependent
members of the families of veterans, ir-
respective of the relation of the needy
ones to the Grand Army organization.
Each pots maintains relief fund sacred
to emergency calls, nnl many millions
have been disbursed through this channel.
What is the significance of the G. A.
r. button?
The bronze button worn by veterans
in the coat lapel is badge of recogni,
ton, being conspicuous evidence that
the wearer is n member of the G. A. Il.
1t is unlawful for any person not n mem
Der of the order to wear either the G.
A. r. button or official badge.
What is the most imposing feature OF
Memodial Day exercises?
The parade of the veterans and the
formal ceremonies OF decorating the
graves of the dead. Memorial Day orig
mated with the G. A. r., having been
established by order of COMMANDMENT
Chief John A. Logan in 1868. The dec
orations We're originally limited to the
dead who fell in the war.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29

He was a very small black boy, and
the basket he carried was very large,
indeed; so large that he staggered un-
der it when he got on the car. 1t was
"A nice looking basket, neatly covered
with clean, white cloth, SO that the
young woman on whose frock he placed
1t decided 1t contained freshly laun-
dered garments, and entered protest
at such dissertation.
Directly the small boy reached his
destination and, picking up his burden,
started for the door. Before he reached
1t, however, the vehicle gave n great
lurch, and over went the urcifn with
thud, splitting the contents of the
basket from one end of the floor to the
other.
The contents We're pigs feet-nlce,
rosy newly cleaned pigs feet-and
every one of the passengers. even to
the styllshly gowned young woman,
helped TO collect them for the miser-
able and frightened youngstcr to whose
care they had been entrusted.
1t was indeed pleasing sight to see
n dozen men and women. each with n
foot delicately poised in his gloved
hand; but finally all that had strayed
We're gathered together again. and the
small black boy with the big. big
basket left the car,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
why Buchanan Never Married.


Mr.. Buchanan, who was the first
bachelor elected to the Presidency, was
80 years of age when elected, and had
deliberately given himself to life of
celibacy," writes William Perrine, in
the Ladies' Home Journal "In the
days when he was Il young lawyer OF
Lancaster, Pa, he had loved Miss Cole
man, beautiful daughter of citizen
of that town. They had been engaged
to be married when one day he was
surprised to receive from her request
to release her from the promise. Ac-
cordins to George Ticknor Curtis, the
separation originated in misunder-
standing on the part of the lady, who
was unusually sensitive, over some small
matter exaggerated by giddy and indis-
Greet tongues. Soon after the estrange-
ment she was sent TIC Philadelphia, and
there died suddenly. Throughout tho
rest of his life, or for nearly half CEN
fury, Mr.. Buchanan is not known to
have revealed to anybody the circum-
stances of this romantic tragedy. He
would only say that 1t had changed his
hopes and plans, and had led him more
deeply than ever into politics as dis
traction from his grief. In his old
age, long after.he had retired perma-
nently to private life, he called atten-
ton to a package containing, he said,
the papers and relics which would ex-
plain the causes of his youthful sor-
row, and which lie preserved evidently
with the idea of revealing them before
his death. But when he died, and his
will was read 1t was found that he
had directed that the package should
be burned without being opened, and
his injunction was obeyed."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
THE MARCH Of PEACE.

u
eEall I'M" and they feym at beat Of drum
tAsrchv and adown the street they come,
Under the el;ns where the shadows play
And, dancing, dapple the dusty way,
knet the hedg Is whose bursting bloom
elils the air with sweet perfume,
gndsr the blue Of the bright May sky
Again the heroes are marching by.
Not a. they marched In days Of old,
Young and gallant and strong and bold,
~ stirring Mt Of q martial air
But etaid and slow, for the heads are white.
And the feet are heavy that once were light,
And the sturdy shoulders are bending now,
ana old Times fingers have marked each
brow.
IT'S twoscore years since the war god hung
rye Challenge grim from his evel tongue,
.xIe twosc0re years since the village street
t1fst heard the tramp Of these marching
feet,
And men left neither and child and wife
Ana sought the clash of the civil strife,
40 throw their lives In the breach anG light
Tor nag and cause they deemed the right.
And now they're marching again to-day,
Qld and feeble and bent and gray,
Not to the storm Of shot and shell
nor the raging rout of the battles hell,
gut 70 the churchyard, calm, to heap
2sibutes fait where their comrades sleep,
Wreaths of lily md rose to strew
eoStly mutters the muffied drum,
RoNn through the leafy lanes they come:
kuiled by the whispering birds and bees,
Eanned by the scented summer breeze
EhAt, through the nrching bonghs above,
Sings the message Of brother love;
W throu9h the fair lands blest Increase
1ne heroes move on their march OF peace.
-Exchansc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29

A travelling man who is absent from
the city about sixty days on each trip
carried pair of shoes to German
shoemaker to be half-soled before leay-
ing on tour through the country
towns. The shoemaker was accustomed
to selling articles left with him for re-
pairs II not called for in thirty days.
The drummer stated to the shoemaker
he would be absent from the city for at
least sixty days, and would not leave
the shoes to be repaired unless he was
assured that they would not be Sold
The travellers trip was prolonged to
ninety days. When he returned he
went Immediately to the shoemaker
for his shoes.
The shoemaker's inability to dlstin-
guish between have and half came near
resulting in his receiving thrashing.
Have you sold my shoesY asked
the drummer.
"Ya, haf-soled them" replied the
shoemaker.
What in blazes did you do that
for?" yelled the traveller.
you told me for to do IT.
And then the drummer engaged in a
bit of shocking profanity and threat
ened to clean up the ranch.-Memphis
Scimitar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
strange Behavior.

A mirth-provoking scene once took
place in the palace of former Duke
of Hamilton,
The Duke had invited one of his
nelghbors, n plain-spoken laird, to stop
at the palace for luncheon after the
conclusion Of a business transaction.
The laird was not used to the luxuries
of life, and watched with an impatient
eye the fittings about of liveried SER
want who seemed to be everywhere at
once, anticipating the laird's wants in
way that struck the rustic as positive
ly uncanny.
At last the guest turned deliberately
about in his chair and addressed the
servant in tone of considerable irrl-
tation:
"What are We dance, dance, dancing
about the room for, MANI" he demand
ed. Can We no draw in your chair and
sit doom? Pm sure there's enough ON
the table for three"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
The Age of Gold.

The Director of the Mint, in his an
nual report, furnishes some interesting
statistics on the money supply of the
world. In 1878 one-half of the supply
of metallic money was cut off and seri-
Gus business depression followed, since
then the increased output of gold has
more than made up for the loss of sill
yer and the money in circulation has
increased $50 per cent-a rate of in
crease much greater than the increase
of population.
In 1878 the total stock of money In
the world, gold, silver and paper, was
"a, GOO, 100000. The worlds supply of
money in 1900 was $11,GOO, 10000 600
There has been gross increase of
1000, 100000 in the worlds stock of
money since the commission of the
crime of 1873. The increase in the
amount of gold has been $4,000, OOO, 600;
of silver, 100000. and of paper,
about S65O,000,000. The world is using
greater proportion of metallic money
and greater proportion Of gold. Dur
Ing the last seven years there was an
increase of $95O,00OOOO in the worlds
supply of coined gold alone.
This bears out the contention of the
bimetallists that more money was need.
ed, and silver at that time being the
most available they contended for the
free coinage of silver. The opening OF
newly found gold mines and the new
inventions for abstracting gold from
refractory ore, especially in the United
States, has increased the supply of
metallic money to such large extent
that as result we have, comparatively
with the depression of former years,
good times.
In the United States, in addition to
the vast Increase of the money placed
In circulation by the increased coinage
OF gold, this government has also for
the past four years coined the silver
bullion In the treasury and issued sill.
yer certificates on the same. There has
also been an increase of nearly $780,.
OOOOO In the bank circulation during
the same time, as under the new bank.
Ing law the national banks are allowed
to Issue to the full face value of their
bonds.
This enormous imitation of the cur
rency under the present administration
of gold, silver and paper, approximate
ing 5000, 00O,O is still continuing to a
certain extent and to greater amount
as far as gold is concerned in conse-
quence of the newly found gold fields
Of Alaska, and the day may be not far
distant when the great financlers of
the world may be again looking to some
other medium as standard of value,
as was the case fifty years ago, when
Australia and California were pouring
out their treasures.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29

youth to free Cuba. In 1877 he was
elected President of the Cuban repub-
lic-which was n republic in name and
not in fact, and after his election
served in the field during the ten years
war in which 100000 Spaniards fell.
His estates We're confscated and he
spent seven years In Spanish prison.
He was for several years prominent
man In Honduras, where he served as
postmaster general. In 1888 he came
to the United States, established Il
school for boys in Orange County, this
State, where he remained until the
breaking out of the Cuban insurrec-
ton, when he went to New York and
became the head of the junta. He has
spent thousands of dollars-the accu-
mutations of years of industry-for the
benefit of his native island.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
GRAND ARMY cATEcH,sm.
Items of Information About the Or.
der of Veterans.

der of Veterans.
What is the G. A. H.?
An association of veteran soldiers who
served in the Northern armies between
April, 1861, and August, 1865. The first
G. A. Il. post was instituted at Decatur,
Ill.,, in Aisril, 1866. The posts in the
several States are organized into depart
ments, as department of New York, de-
partment of Iowa, and SO on. The heads
of departments bear the title Of depart
ment commander. The head of the ma
tional body is called comnander-in-chief.
What is the uniform?
The uniform varies in the several de-
partmcnts. and many posts adopt an in
dividual pattern. AS rule. the uni
form is a modification of former military
styles. The prevailing color is dark blue.
Is there any distinctive hat?
The large black hat with gilt cord and
deep crease in the crown has become
known as the Grand Army hat. Gray
hats of the snms shape are also much
worn. The army forage cap with n
straight visor has been officially adopted
by some posts and departments.
What IRE the badges worn by the &.
A. II. mon?
( On parade the veterans wear the
badges of the army corps in which they
served during the war, army society
badges, regimental badges and the q.
A. r. membership badge surmounted by
an eagle and having u tive-pointed pen,
dant. The G.. A. II. badge is an honorary
decoration bestowed upon each comrade
at the time of his muster into the order.
What does the eagle on the G. A. Il.
badge signify?
The eagle, perched on crossed cannon
and clutching sword in its talons, is
emblematic of defense. The object of its
protection is the flag, which is the ribbon
of the order.
What do the figures on the center of
the star represent?
The Goddess of Liberty stands for
loyalty, the soldier and sailor clasping
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
DIFFER ON THE TARIFF.

niEEEO an TUE rAoICc
---
The evident differences of opinion
among Republicans and Republican
newspapers on the necessity of tinker
Ing the tariff to down the trusts or to
preserve it intact in the interest Of
those combines is rather remarkable in
view of the fact that the tariff pirates
have hitherto all stood together only
clamoring that their particular trust or
Interest might be especially favored.
Some of the Republican brethren have
evidently since the adjournment of
Congress discovered that their constit-
uents are against the trusts" and IA
vor the repeal of the schedules that
give them special privileges. Congress-
man Babcock of Wisconsin. who is
chairman of the Republican Congress
sional Committee, seems to have heard
the voice of the people In his district
and probably elsewhere. President
mckinley wants to dodge the difficulty
by reciprocity treaties which. while fa-
voring the trusts. will allow the for
eigners to come in and compete with
our producers of fruits. oils and wines
etc. md still protect the manufactures
This WINS the arrapoement in tho root
procity treaty with France which was
rejected by the Senate
There is another advantage seen Inv
the President in tinkerinp the tariff nv
means of recjnrcc,tv treotios. II nre.
vents the matter com;no before tba
House of REPRESENTATIVES, where MI,
matters of revenue constitution,l,v no.
long and relerotes II to tho exacutiva
sessions of the Senate which are hold
with closed doors Thus the neonle and
their representatives know nothing
about the matter mti, If 10 settled
The Car of Russia md bis executive
council arrange tariffs and taxes In this
way, and its initiation hy President
Mckinley and the Republicons is ono
of the strong Indications of our near
approach to Imperialism. Senator
Hanna evidently agrees with the reel.
procity program. and If is singular that
on the same day that President McKin.
lev announced If. on his tour of trinmnh
through the South. Senator Hanna
makes n more extended statement .f
the Intentions of tbe administration In
another part of the country In mn In
teryiew at Washington. pa no said.
." am not cheeky enonph to endeo vor
to speak for the Republican marty INF
| can speak for myself md ns far ma
l am concerned there will he no tinker.
ing with the tariff. Congressman R,h.
cocks position does NOT merit serions
consideration. Although. perbans #
would make but LITTLE differsnco 70 to,a
off the metal schedule do Won snnnose
we are going TO do that and allow tho
Nova Scotia Steel COMPANY for In.
stance. to dunn her nroducts into Now
England? Not much. We nav NOT
need the tariff so much any more ne
far as foreign countries are concerned
but we must protect ourselves AGAINST
the big institutions which arc snrino-
ing up OH our border. The Dinp,ev
tariff ia most nerfect work of hnman
Ingenuity, balanced on scientific nrIn.
clples. 1t must not be disturbed nor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
ORIGIN of Memorial Nav.

The idea of Memorial Day originated
among the women of Maryland, who put
flowers on the graves of both Federal
and Confederate long before the surren.
der of Appamattox. The women of 9TH
err States soon began following the Gus
TOM. In 1860 Gen. John A. Logan, as
commander-in-chief of the Grand Army
of the Republic, appointed May 80 for
that purpose.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29

Secretary Gage keeps on buying
per cent bonds of 1907. That is GER
tainly a commendabIe proceeding. The
country wants the national debt reduc-
ed ms rapidly as possible. but what it
does not understand is Mr.. Cages pol
Icy of refusing to accept any offers to
sell to the government the new 2 per
cent bonds of 1880. even Mt rates as
favorable as those accepted sor the
short-tine issues.
The Secretary says that he does not
expect to buy any of the 1880 bonds at
any price. preferring to take those that
mature earlier. In view of the fact
that the short-time bonds can soon be
redeemed at par 1t would seem to be a
matter of comparative Indifference
whether we bought them now or wait
ed until they fell due. On tile other
hand, 1t may be possible to get the 1880
bonds when we want them. II we buy
up all the short-timc obligations in adj
vance of maturity there will be none
to redeem when they become due, and
we shall have no choice then but to
buy the long. time ones at the holders
prices or stop reducing the debt.
If Mr.. Gage had accepted the offer
OF ten million dollars of 1880 bonds
made to him the other day he would
have had that much of the debt safely
out of the way and would still have
had within his own control the securi-
ties maturing earlier.-Chicago Ameri-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
Teudinr coward rariff Reform,

Representative Babcock is counsel
ing his party wisely when he warns it
that the time has come for tariff re-
form, reduction and REIMBURSEMENT in
the interest of fair trade and reciproc-
ity, and If the Republican party does
not lead the way the people will place
in power some other party that will.
The fierce opposition in the ranks of
Republication to the proposed ship
subsidy gave n hint of the trend of
public opinion and the operations of
some of the highly protected trusts
have intensified popular hostility to all
duties that seem to be imposed simply
as bonus to special interests.-Min-
neapolis Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
A Sacred DAY.

Memorial Day will not fall into dis
use. Indeed, it is more enthusiastically
and actively celebrated each yenr-by
the school children md the papers. More
and more is specially made of Memoir
al Day stories and poems, to say nothing
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-29
MAY secueA.s FiRsrpRes,penr
I. Estrada Palma Is Prominently
Mentioueds for Ihis sHnnar.a...

Mentionedsfor This Honor.
When one considers tho sacrifices t.
Estrad Palma has .m,,tfe; for; his be-
loved Cuba It does not strike him as
strange that there should be a demand
from the Pearl of, the Antilles that he
be the first President, 1t, is possible
that this wish of many ,Cubans will be
carried out and that the modest, unas-
Stunning and genuine patriot will be the
first head of the republic he did so
much toward creating.
Of ancient Castillian descent this
man was born in Cuba in 1885, studied
law In Spain and determined when a