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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
LOVES CONFESSIONAL.

To YOU whose every word and deed and
thought
Ring true and honest as thrice-tested
gold.
The tale of my shortcomings 1 have
brought
Now you have given the pardon 1 be-
sought
Forgive the little sins have not told!
The foolish, petty faults scarce can
name;
So mean and paltry are they that 1
fear
You would not think them worth word
of blame,
You would but pity and despise them,
dear,
And since | love you SO in woman's wise,
Nor am from woman's curse of pride
exempt,
would far rather read within your eyes
Hatred, my bestebeloved, than con-
tempt!
Wherefore, to you, whose every deed and
thought
Are crystal clear-you, whom love too
we'll
The tale of my shortcomings have
brought,
And YOU have given the pardon l be-
sought,
Forgive the little sins 1 cannot tell!
Smart Set.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

BY the flaming UP of gas stove in the
home of Miss S. L. Brown. at $40 Arch
street. Burlington, $1,000 in crisp bank
notes was consumed. The money was
the property of Mrs. Mary Ellerman,
who claimed it had just come to her from
an investment. The package was left
on n table near the stove while both
women were out of the room. When they
returned they found the table in flames
and the money in ashes. The house was
only saved after a hard fight by neigh
horS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

The two-story brick store building occu-
pied by Bair u Kyle at Mt. Vernon, was
discovered to be on fire at . o'clock on i:
recent morning. The volunteer fire de-
partment responded promptly, but while
they succeeded in checking the further
progress of the flames, they We're unable
to prevent the destruction of the build
ing. 1t is supposed that the fire started
in some way from the furnace. The loss
is roughly estimated at between $4,000
and S4 900.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
Forcing l1anna's Hand.

FORCING ilanna's mana.
Many Americans will see consider
able truth in Pettigrew's assertion
that Hanna's ship subsidy bill is moth
ing more than an attempt to pay the
campaign debts of the Republican par
ty at the rate CT $9,000,OOO per year,
this gigantic annual tribute being
taken from the pockets of the Ameri-
can people. There are also those who
will agree with Senator Pettigrew that
if Hanna and the administration are
determined to place this colossal tax
upon the people for the benefit of GER
tain syndicate interests 1t will be
well to have 1t done at an extra session
of Congress in order that it may stand
out conspicuously in its true light be-
fore the public.-St. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
How Philpot curran Got Even

John Philpot Curran, one of the wit
test lawyers who ever faced court,
was once arguing n case before Lord
Glare, the Irish lord chancellor. Clare
cherished a cordial dislike for Curran
and, in order TO show his contempt for
that gentleman, affected TO pay no at
tention to the argument and devoted
himself to fondllng mastiff which he
had brought with him TO court. Pres
emily he stopped down ostentatiously to
pat the dog. Instantly Curran stopped
speaking. The lord chancellor looked
up and said: 60 on, Mr.. Curran." II
beg your lordship's pardon" replied
Curran; 81 thought you were engaged
in consultation"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23


The Ship Subsidy bill is carefully
drawn and its advocates surround 1t
with patriotic garnishing in the hope
that the tawdry rags will blind its hid.
eous proportions and obscure the infa.
nous designs which its enactment will
impose on the people. The unpardon-
able scandal which the last great steal
mothered, the Pacific railroads con-
struction, which about thirty years ago
shocked the country and buried beyond
resurrection the Ameses, the Colfaxes
and smilarilk, is so far in the past that
1t is hoped that the shame of that infa-
nous transaction is forgotten by the
people. 1t is not forgotten. The Of
fensive odor still fingers in the nostrils
of those familiar with the stupendous
robbery.-C ENQUIRER.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

Chicago. The heress and prospective
bride has been in Vienna for some time
and there has undergone remarkable
surgical operation. Her hearing was
almost gone. 10 restore it DR.. Muller,
Il Vienna surgeon, destroyed the old
ear drum and new one was grown,
the "hammer and anvil'' being separat-
ed by the insertion of gold plates, thus
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

The needs of the school are many.
The trustees, while making the most
prudent expenditure of the public
finances, should see that the work Of
education is not hampered. Often pet
ty economy is really the greatest ex-
travagance. Procuring the best there
is for the children. and using it under
competent direction, is the greatest
economy.--School Interests.
Training pupils TO read and TO love
good literature is by far the most i'm
portant work done in school. 1t is the
one thing that continues to contribute
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
ne,icious Bread pna,inu.

Bread pudding is delicious II well
made. II the eggs are not well beaten
and the oven hot, it is never success,
remarks the Household. Take four
eggs, beat them separately until they
foam up. then add four tablespoonful
of sugar; stir well together, add little
nutmeg, teaspoonful of vanilla. a
tablespoonful of butter and pint Of
milk. Pour this over some stale bread
previously soaked in pint of milk,
place in the oven and bake until well
Drowned. The more you beat the pud-
ding the better.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

Old man Alger has escaped from his
political tomb just at time when
every one thought lie was buried for
good and all, dragging all the stencil
of his embalmed beef and the smell
of his unsayory record, military and
civil, once more into tile open air. The
only the effect the incident can have
is to renew the disgust felt by all de-
cent and respectable people over the
revelations of the rottenness and cor
ruption disclosed in the early part of
the Mckinley administration, RESPONSE
bility for which the President lodged
by firing his guilty subordinate, after
having caused the expenditure of hun
dreds Of thousands of dollars of public
money in Intellectual attempts to white
wash him.-Kansns City Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
Stupid Protectionist Claim.

Because the people of the United
States have almost unlimited natural
resources and because they can produce
twice as much as they can consume and
must therefore find market beyond
their own shores protectionists point to
our swelling exports as proof that the
free trade theory is demolished. The
very reverse is true. The home market
theory is demolished and free trade
vindicated in despite of self-created bar
riers. Because of our natural advan-
tages we are -eonlhering our way in
foreign markets and only denying to
our own consumers their due share of
the benefits Of competitive trade.-Phil-
ndplnllin Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
Good Veal.

Veal is good only from the time the
calf is four weeks old till 1t begins to
eat solid food; in fact. only while it is
strictly "milk-veal." AS soon as solid
food is taken the tissue becomes stringy
and tough. NIilk-veal may be recog-
nized by Its color, II pinkish gray. If 1t
is of blush texture 1t is too young to
be wholesome. Another way to Judge
the age Of veal Is by the size Of it's
bones and Of the various cuts. One soon
learns just what size the parts or bones
of n six-weeks-old calf ought to be-
Woman's Home Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
Vienna Losing Its Trade.

A special committee of the Stock EX-
change of Vienna has just submitted
a remarkable report to the Austrian
Ministry of Finance, directing atten-
ton to the steady and alarming de-
crease in the volume of the business
done at the exchange. This is ascribed
in part to the domestic political situa-
ton. The legislative deadlock has
caused stagnation in industry and com
merce, whereas in other countries there
has been an unprecedented develop
ment of trade. The report complains
of the effect of anti-capitalist tenden-
cies, which represent all gains and
profits to be i'll gotten. The profession
of merchant has been denounced, ii
says, by unprincipled demagogues as
disreputable.
The authorities are reproached with
having encouraged these evils by I'M
due tolerance. In former times every
important commercial firm had its rep
resentatiye OIL the boerse. Now these
agents are kept away by the vexatious
proceedings of the authorities, who
levy special impost on them. The re-
port also demonstrates against the UNI
due pressure of direct taxation on joint
stock companies. Direct taxation for
them amounts to no less than - to %
per cent of their income, and in some
instances to even more. The report di-
reefs attention to the unsatisfactory
state of the existing laws with regard
to litigation resulting from boerse oper
atoms. The market for railway stock
at one time so tlourishing, has been re-
duced to inconsiderable dimensions
and for this state of affairs also the
report holds the government RESPONSE
BILE. 1t remarks that almost every Ell
terprise connected with public traffic
has n standing difference of some kline
with the administrative authorities
| New York Evening Post
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
Smoking in Holland.

Hollanders smoke more than any 9TH
er Europeans. Tobacco is cheap in
their country, and nearly all the grown
males delight in the pipe. The habit is
so common that the boatmen of Hol-
land measure distances by smoking,
saying that the distance between two
named points is so many pipefuls Of
tobacco.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

Wash, stem and mash the ripe fruit.
Allow one pound sugar to one pound
fruit. Put the fruit and one-fourth Of
the sugar in a granite kettle. When
boiling add another quarter of the
sugar, and when all sugar is used let
boil until very thick. Adding n little
sugar at time prevents the fruit from
becoming hard.-E. G.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23


1t is two months since the election.
This makes it pertinent to recall the
fact that on Sept. 20 last the Secretary
Sf War published cable message from
the Taft Commission, which said.
among other things:
sit is conceded by all but men in
arms, and is implied in their proclama;
ton, that il election confirms present
policy remnant of insurrection will
disappear within sixty days by surren-
der Of leaders and fading out of rank
and file"
We have no desire to taunt the adj
ministration with the humiliating fail
ure of its campaign prophecies. 1t is
not Mr.. Mckinley, any more than the
American people in general. that suf-
fers from the present melancholy situa-
ton in the Philippines. But we should
like to ask the President whether he
does not think that there is something
wrong with n policy that has SO often
disappointed its advocates.
Every prediction made by the men
responsible for the present Philippine
program has been falsiiied. From the
outbreak of hostilities, nearly two
years ago, until his recall, Gen. Otis
always had the ..situatiOn well in
hand" Gen. Macarthur has been less
addicted to the typewriter habit him
self, but his supcriors have prophesied
for him. and their prophecies have al
Int
that would have been ludicrous If it
had not been so gliastly. The only thing
the administration has succeeded in
accomplishing has been to turn Tagal
revolt into Filipino revolution.
Why not try little Americanism
now? Why not promise the Christian
Filipinos of Luzon the same liberty
that we give to the Mohammedan
Moros of Mindanao and Sulu? We
could get war in the southern islands
if we wanted it, but we have preferred
peace. We could have peace in the
north if we wanted it, hmt>we seem to
prefer war.-New York Journal.
Imports Should he Remembered.
1t is a rare day that the Treasury
Bureau of Statistics at Washington
does not give out some figures on oul
growing exports to the Philippines
caused almost entirely by the trans
position of Il part of the American
home market to that locality. The
whole truth requires that something
be said about imports. Thus the army
transport Grant came into San Fran
cisco Monday with a great number OF
sick soldiers and the bodies of 39s
dead ones, mostly, of course from the
Philippines Springfield, Mass, Re
/ npl,Iioon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
Tic woi1 of n suck,inc.

The steel trust insists that it must
have tariff protection. OF course it must
if it is TO further continue its practice
of charging the home consumer more
than the foreign consumer. The steel
trust is such a puny infant that 1t must
be coddled until the crack of doom, IL
its members are to belieyed.-Omaha
World-Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

Two fire insurance adjusters have de-
cided on $4,000 as the amount of loss
sustained by the wholesale dry goods
firm of Schramm & Schmeig at Burling-
ton and on the Conner mercantile loss the
adjusters decided on $500, which the
insurance companies involved will pay.
On the buildings, $1,000 will be paid.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

Ex-Secretary Alger evidently doesn't
realize how dead tired the public is of
everything connected with embalmed
beef and Eagan and Alger and the con-
troversies between prominent army Of
ticers. The magazine editor who drew
him out of his retirement, to say the
least, did not do him service.-Boston
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

Put into stewpan two ounces of
butter, two sliced onions, a carrot, two
stalks of celery, two or three bits Of
turnip, with thyme, parsley and bay
leaf. On this lay any bones of game.
with giblets, cover tightly and let sim
mer for half an hour. Let the contents
get brown, but not black. Then pour in
about two quarts or SO of good stock,
preferably chicken or poultry. Let 1t
come to the boil and then let simmer
for two hours. Strain off into an
earthen basin and let get perfectly
cold. Skim off all the fat, strain, and
heat ready for serving.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

w. p. Ingle of Altoona attempted sui
eide by cutting his throat with knife.
he is man 40 years of age, an old sol
der, and has two daughters and one
son. He was once engaged in the lumber
business there, having failed in that bust
ness several years ago. His act was
caused by dependency.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

Whether you use n plain force meat
or give 1t distinctive flavor of oysters,
mushrooms, or what not, do not soak
the crumbs or add any wetting. Allow
half a cupful OF butter to one quart Of
crumbs; stir the latter into the hot
butter, season, remove from the fire,
and when cool add one beaten egg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
America and Foreirn Markets.

Trade does not depend upon the pos
session of colonies. England supplies
her colonies with but small portion
of her products. Her largest and most
profitable export trade is with other
civilized nations. We have entered
foreign markets because we have sup
piled commodities of better quality at
a lower price than could manufacture
ers OH tile ground. That is the sole and
only Observation-Disclosures Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

|, Put two cupfuls of mashed potato
over the fire with the beaten yolks of
two eggs, one-half Il cnpful Of cream
and little salt; mix we'll: remove from
the fire; add the stittly beaten whites
of the eggs, heap into a conical loaf on
a buttered form, brush with white Of
egg, and brown in hot oven.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
Crushed by Fallinp Tres.

What will in all probability prove a
fatal accident occurred near st. Anthony,
when John Drew, lad about Ii years
of age, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette
Drew of Marshalltown, was caught be-
meath a falling tree and badly crushed
and bruised
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

allowing the drum TO grow. 1t was
a delicate operation and there was
grave danger of the brain becoming If
fected, but careful treatment remov-
ed all possibility of any such trouble.
Now her hearing has been almost en-
tirely restored, but she will go back to
Vienna after the marriage for further
treatment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
o1d.Easl,ionea Frie1 Pies.

Make rich puff paste and cut 1t into
pieces six inches square. In the center
of each square put n great spoonful of
raspberry, strawberry, currant or
gooseberry jam. Pinch the four corners
of the square together, or fold 1t in half
and pinch the edges tightly together
that the fruit may not ooze out. Drop
the pies carefully in kettle of deep,
boiling fat, and fry quickly to deli.
cate brown. Drain in a colander lined
with tissue paper.-Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
A HARVARD MANS SURRENDER.
Prof. Frye Captured by the Bright
Eyes of Cardcnas Maid.

All Cuba is talking of romance in
which Alexis Frye, superintendent of
Public Instruction in that island, and
one of his dark-haired pupils figure.
Six months ago the handsome Har-
ward man, who is wrapped up in the
education of the people of the Gem of
the Antilles. was heart whole and fancy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
Explaine i in Simple Fashion

There is no doubt whatever that the
war is over in the Philippines. Mr.. Nc
Kinley and his friends say so, and they
are truthful people. But we can't bring
the volunteers home just yet, unless
Congress will give us 10000 regular
troops to replace them. They are need
ed, and needed badly 10 celebrate the
peace jubilee i'll the Philippines, with
out which peace will not be complete
Petersburg. Va, Indcx-Appeal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

Boil six sweet potatoes slice them
the round way. Place layer on bak-
ing dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper,
add small pieces of butter. Now add
a layer of oysters and cracker crumbs.
then sweet potatoes, etc, until the dish
is full. Pour over this one teacupful of
oyster liquor and bake about twenty
minutes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
Killed by Pnssing Cara.

Nelson Rutherfords was run down by
the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy fast
mail near WOODBURY. while walking along
the track and did not hear the approach
ing train. This same train the previous
day in the Creston yards killed Mrs. r.
G. Gilman, a wealthy widow and pio-
neer settler
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

To make an oyster rarebit put in a
saucepan one-half pound of full cream
American cheese, cut into small pieces.
Add to it from one-quarter to one-half
cupful of oyster juice, with the soft
part of the oysters, and one-hdlf table,
spoonful of butter. Stir until the mix
ture is creamy and pour over hot toast.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
The Infant still Necls Protection.

1t is II long way from Chicago to Mel
bourne, but the Illinois Steel Company
has closed contract for 10000 tons of
steel rails for Australia. Still, it Is
deemed necessary by Republican states
men to maintain a high protective duty
of $3.50 n ton on steel rails to protect
the infant industry. That is latter-day
MISUNDERSTANDING Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
Apple Dessert.

Cook tart apples in granite sauce
pan until tender, then strain them and
slightly sweet Ell ~ 10 eIls diuiaft Of
strained pulp add two cups Of sugar
and the juice from one large lemon.
Have two ounces of gelatin that has
been soaking in three-quarters of
pint of cold water, turn one and a half
pints of boiling water over 1t, and add
this liquid to the other ingredients;
pour into molds and put in cool place.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23
MISS ALTA RocKEFELLER.

Her Hearing Restored, She Will Soon
Be Married.
Miss Alta Rockefeller daughter of
John ID. Rockefeller, the multi-million-
aire oil king, returned from Europe to
be married to e. Parmelee Prentice Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

An excellent jelly for the sick-room
may be made by taking an ounce each
Of rice, sage and pearl barley, mixing
with three plnts of water, then let 1t
simmer to one, and strain it. When cold
it will be set into n jelly. which give,
dissolved in wine, milk or broth. In
change with the other nourishment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-23

tory, which Spain did, and could not
give, and 1T has been paying tribute
to the. Sulu Sultan to enable him to
perpetuate slavery and to maintain
polygamy in noble state.-Philadelphia
Ledger.