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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

The appraisers list Of the property
owned by the late Cornelius Vanderbilt
discloses some novel and Interesting
facts. AS appraised for taxation, Mr..
Vanderbilt's estate amounted to about
$73,OO0,0O0, $4,000 REAP and $4,000
personal" In the list Of personal
property were named about seventy
different classes of securities. Fifty
Of them would sell for more than their
face value. Six or eight of the hold
ings that are worth less than par repre-
sent shares in enterprises undertaken
for the general good, which probably
were never expected to pay dividend.
With possibly one exception, there is
not share of wildcat stock in the
list. Mr.. Vanderbilt bought no gold
bricks. Although Mr.. vanderbilt's in
come from his personal estate was
$l,70ooOO, $4,000 a day, 1t is important
to remember that this represented less
than 4 per cent interest on the $685.
0OO,OO0-another proof of the Judicious
character of his investments. The more
"gilt-edged" a security the smaller the
net return 1t makes, as rule. Mr..
Vanderbilt preferred not to sacrifice
permanent value for the mere posi-
bility of larger gains. Many people pic
ture to themselves a millionaire who is
greatly interested in railways and SINH
lar enterprises as a bold, inveterate
Spectator. 1t is true there are rich
men who hazard great sums; but sub
stantial fortunes, those that are perpet-
uated In family, are built up as Mr..
Vanderbilts was, by sure and steady
gains. He could afford to "take
chances" yet 1t is impossible to con-
ceiye him giving a SECOND thought to
the Wild schemes which because they
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

terry. The association was organized on
the Fourth Of July, 1913, for the pur-
pose of erecting suitable memorial on
Mount Zion, where nearly 200 revolu-
tionary soldiers are buried. They died
in the Cloister Hospital at Euphrata,
where they were taken after the battle
of Brandywine, Sept. II, 1777. Work
on monument was begun soon after
the organization and the corner stone
was laid Sept. III, 1916. Gov. Francis
II. Skunk was present and the ceremo-
MES were conducted on an elaborate
scale.
The only surviving member of the
association who participated in the
ceremonies in 1915 is jeremiah Mohler,
who is now president and at the age Of
four-score years an untiring worker in
behalf of the project.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

A Washington astronomer estimates
that, within three million years, the
sun will cease to give out light and
heat. The earth will revolve in its
orbit dark and desolate body, incapa-
BILE of sustaining animal or vegetable
life. This suggests great economy in
the use of sunlight and resort to
meters to prevent waste.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Alss cofsA bhAiS ing, and several white
men and a party of Indians stood about
this building watching the travellers as
they entered the water. When near
the middle Of the river Miss Blain's
horse stumbled and fell to his knees,
and the young girl slipped from the
saddle. The next instant she found
herself struggling in the rapid current,
occasionally disappearing beneath the
waves and swiftly approaching the
falls. White Wolf sprang far out into
the flood, and few strokes of his arms
brought him close TO the sinking girl.
He grasped her long hair when she was
within few feet of the falls and stlalg-
gled back to the shore and safety. That
was the strange beginning of friend
ship that has led to the altar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

MISS HAY. has an intuitive
knowledge of people. One of her most
charming traits is her fondness for
children, and her skill in verse is seen
in the volume recently published by
her, entitled "The Little Boy Book"
the petry of which appeals TO all lovers
of the fanciful, the quaint and the hui
morous.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

outside world before its occupation by
the allied forces-was Il stone building
rising out of an encircling lake in the
form of a Chinese junk. A correspond
ent says this stone junk is now a ia
vorite place for luncheon with the for
eign officers. The Chinese regarded it
with superstitious awe, and none but
the priests of high rank was permitted
to set foot upon it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
FIRST CHURCH OF CENTURY.

Methodism Has Made Greater Progress
than Any Other Denomination.
When the century just closed was in
Its infancy American Methodism was
In its initial stages of Organization.
Less than $4,000 persons were enrolled
In its membership and there were
scarce 100 preachers. From that time
until 1874 there was gradual Increase
and footing seemed well established
when the act of the general conference
in the latter year in regard to the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Susan Anthony's sisters determine
ton that she will not pay taxes until
she is allowed to vote can be easily
carried out. She has only to make all
her property personal and conceal 1t
from the assessor. Many male voters
have large sums upon which they never
pay taxes, and they would not pay If
they had a dozen votes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

How to make the rich bear the bur-
dens Of government in proportion to
their wealth and induce them to dis
charge obligations they owe to society
Is problem that is awaiting solution.
Its Importance is not being overesti-
mated by those who are calling atten-
ton to 1t 1t is a problem that cannot
be put aside. 1t will have to be solved.
and with each year of the new century
the necessity for Its solution will be-
come more imperative.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

exhaust steam system. IN which the
heating is done by steam that has been
used to drive engines or pumps, and
that would be of no further service If 1t
could not be utilized as heat. In this
system mechanical appliances are also
used for controlling and directing the
steam through the system.-Engineer
ing Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

girl, whose lire he
saved. The romance
is a pretty one. Z
Miss Blain had start
ed to ford the swollen
WashItou River on
horseback. Her IA
ther, with other mem
beers of his family, in
n two-horse wagon,
was crossing at the
same time. There was
a small trading store
on the shore that the
Blains were approach
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
,2Z3g gI
g ,!.g.9,gaI |[1lESI,

The statistical tables completed recent.
~ in the office of the railway commission
ers, for the annual report Of the board.
gives evidence of the fact the year 1900
was prosperous one for the railroad
companies. The tables are for the an
nual period ending June 30, 1900. There
is an increase shown in the gross income
from operations on the lines within the
State OF Iowa of 81, 487, 107. 20. The gross
earnings of each road In the State from
operations is shown by the following Ia
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

slavery question was disapproved by
over 100000 members, who withdrew,
leaving the religious body in a deplora-
BILE state In the matter of support and
it was not until twenty-three years
afterward that the church succeeded in
gathering membership equal to that
which 1t enjoyed at the time of the Sc
cession.
In 1868 there were more than 1.0OO.-
600 Methodists in America and from
that time on there was nothing to mar
the growth Of mempbership until today
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
over 3, 600, 900 members constitute Meth
odism, with only one exception the larg-

est body Of Christians In America.
The history of American Methodism
is the most marvellous fact in the re-
ligious history of the nineteenth CEN
fury. The first church of the century
was erected ut Marietta, Ohio, in 1901,
built entirely of logs and affording the
very poorest kind Of accommodation,
but, nevertheless, faithfully attended
by the Ohio pioneers; who Travelled
a-horse many miles to this crude little
cabin, wherein they worshiped while
fellow members took turn about in
guarding the entrance against attack.
The old cabin is yet standing, although
In badly decaying condition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

characteristics Of her
father. the Secretary
of State. AT the
many diplomatic. Of
fetal and private So
cial functions she is a
welcome guest, and
her social qualities
are similar 10 those
which have made Mr..
John Hay so uni
versally liked. Her
mind is keenly alert
to the world, and she
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Upon reviewing recent occurrences in
English history one cannot help won
dering what would be done to gen
eral who had won. Probably he would
be made a present of the kingdom out
of hand
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

If q cat shocked to death by electrici-
ty can be brought to life by the appli-
cation Of an alternating electric cur
rent Of low power, the question Does
flectrocution end all7' may become an
interesting one to our penologists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
The Ruling Language.

At congress in India, where nine
languages were spoken by delegates,
the discussions were carried OH in Eng
lish. A proposition has been brought
forward to make English the mission,
airy language Of the world,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
The newly-discovered elixir Of life,

The newly-discovered elixir of life, If
salt really does turn out to be that long
sought boon, ought to be cheap-erough
to place longevity within the reach of
all. At the same time 1t is well to re-
member that there is salt trust which
VIII doubtless see to 1T that revival
or renewal Of circulation shall not be
obtained at bargain-counter prices.
1t may be, indeed, that the whole story
is device Of the trust to boom the
price of its product
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
SHAFT 70 HEROES OF l77e.

Monument to the Revolutionary Dead
at Enphrate, Pa.
The Euphrata Monument Association
of Euphrata, Pa, has petitioned the
State Legislature for an appropriation
with which to complete the unfinished
memorial shaft in Mount Zion ceme-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Women smoking cigarettes may be
growing custom, but most married men
would rather that than have their wives
show an anxiety to take to dark-color-
ed weeds,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

The new century will see the exit of
the train boy. md vet would 1t not be
better If the road agents going through
trains could be stopped instead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
Few prediction. verliied.

1t was unkind of Senator Culberson
of Texas to interrupt Senator Proctor's
speech for an enlarged army by quoting
the Presidents statement in his letter
of acceptance that considerable re-
duction of the American force in the
Philippines would become possible
after election. There have been few
predictions about the Philippines
which have turned out right. except the
prediction that the islands would be
an endless source of trouble and ex-
pense.-Buffalo Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
STONE JUNK IN PEKlN LAKE.

Striking Feature of Pool in the Chi
nese Holy City.
One of the most remarkable natural
features of the capital of China is the
holy city of Pekin-the mysteries of
which were very little known to the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
MISS HELEN HAY.

Daughter of the Secretary of State,
Who Is Favorite in Washington,
One of the popular and beautiful
girls of Washington society is Miss
Helen Hay. Who has number of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Medical experiments now in progress
indicate that the time is coming when
the police reports will read: "Died from
loss of brine.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Queen Victoria's bestowal of an
earldom and other honors upon Lord
Roberts illustrates the practical way
the English have Of rewarding the
generals who fight their battles. 1t is
not new practice, by any means.
Marlborough and Wellington profited
by 1t, and oilers will do so in the future.
1t is based on the very lucid theory
that man who does something SUBJ
stantial for his country should receive
in return substantial and Immediate
recognition of the value of his ser.
vices. Roberts stepped into the
breach when the prestige of the Brit
ish empire was in dire peril. Well
over, sixty years of age, he embarked
upon a vigorous campaign, handi-
capped as he was by grief in the death
of a beloved son, who was shot before
he went to Africa. He turned the
tide of war when its issue was in grave
doubt and carried the British flag into
Pretoria. The first step at home has
been to give him a high social rank.
The next3will be to give him substan-
tial fortune in money-sufficient to
maintain in honor the rank he has won
with the sword. The promptness of
the action taken is not its least COM
mendable feature.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
WHITE BRIDE OF klowA CHIEF.

Cora Blaiu's lie WINS Saved by White
Wolf and Will Marry the Brave.
White Wolf, a young Kiowa chief out
at Chickasha, in the Indian Territory,
is to marry Miss Cora Blain, white
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

In fact, the dead century brought in.
SO many wonderful changes, about the
'nly old-time institutions left are Times
scythe and hour-glass.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Burglars broke into the hardware store
of VIM. Archibald at Walker. and carried
away considerable small articles, such
as knives, razors, etc. The officers think
they have the guilty parties located.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Andrew Carnegie is rapidly ageing in
appearance. He will have to hurry il
he oyercomes "the crime of dying RICH"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

A Chicago bandit says he was driven
to 1t by cigarettes. There seems to be
no limit to the damage the nasty things
may do.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

When folks believe the bones
weather predictions, why should others
make any bones about prophesying
what's to happen this century.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Fireman Charles Bethany, who fires the
engine that pulls the fast mali from Bur
lington to Creston. is remarkable char
actcr. He has worked for the Burlington.
road for sixteen years, and in,that time
has not lost trip or received nm injury.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Contrary to expectation the horned
horse has outlived the old century and
is good as gnu.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
Camels Wear Bonnets.

New Workers are used to seeing
horses with sun bonnets, as a protec-
ton from the heat of the sun. For the
same reason n thousand camels of the
Anglo Egyptian army have been sup
piled with poke bonnets. One only of
these animals, which marched all the
way from Asslout. died from the effects
of the heat, and, moreover. that one
had lost Its bonnet.-New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
try 10 REVIVE SHIP BILL.

The press bureau of the lobby that 10
promoting the ship subsidy grab Is
working overtime in sending out from
Washington inaccurate news about the
legislative status of the grab. The evil
dent purpose Is to create an impression
that there will be subsidy legislation
before the adjournment Of Congress-;
that the pending bill will be radically
amended, and that Mr.. Hanna and his
partners will accept the amendments.
The press bureau undertakes to tell
what the amendments will be and says
that among others will be one which
will cut about $500, 900 off the fast ships
of the International Navigation Com
pany. 1t says also that this has been
suggested by Senators Mcmillan, Al
drich, Spooner and Allison.
AS matter of fact, these men are
unwilling to pay another dollar to the
Griscom- Rockefeller ships. which are
already drawing upward of 100000
from the United States Treasury in
mail subsidies. Neither are they will
ing to accept the vast amount of for
eign tonnage which Hanna and Girls
com are trying to dump upon the Treas
ury. The sentiment against the bill Is
increasing every day, and even Its
friends are admitting that there is not
one chance in fifty that 1t will be voted
upon during the life of the Fifty-sixth
Congress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

About the only idea the powers seem
to have of getting out of China is to
get out of it all they can.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

The Lutheran minister Mt Midway re.
fuses to have u Modern Woodman in his !.
congregation, asserting that they worship
sstal. i
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

Punish the Pluniercrs of Cnbn.
The Supreme Court at last has de.
cided that Nicely must be tried in Cuba.
Now, try him as quickly as can be, and
Rathbone, too. Spare no officials, high
or low, civil or military. that have
sought to plumber Cuba. 1t has been
asserted often that the American peo-,
pie are conducting in Cuba the most
gigantic philanthroplc enterprise the
world ever has known. All the more
shocking, then, is the conduct of our
agents who have betrayed our trust
and robbed the object of our charitable
endenvor.- indianapolis Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
Rnther Poor con.o,atinn. y

The very best solution possible that
the administrationists can give us for
the future of the Philippine problem
is the statement of Senator Lodge that
at the expiration Of another two years
we may be able to reduce the forces in
the islands from O., 900 to about %, 900.
but that the latter number will proba-
bly, have to be kept there indefinitely.
The public can extract from this state.
ment whatever of consolation there is
in it.-Houston Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

There can be no doubt about the
overthrow of Republicanism at an
early date If Democracy shall prove IT
self to be worthy of the confidence of
the American people. With Imperial
ism, militarism, monopoly and profiiga-
cy provoking to open resistance very
large proportion of the best elements Of
the Republican party, the Democrats
have an open field for achieving tri-
umphs. Democratic leadership in State
and nation must arise above the con-
fiicts of faction and the cupidity of
spoilsmen. 1t must be clean in organ
ization, resolute in purpose and earn
est in effort PHILADELPHIA Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

A stride Toward ] mpe iali.,r

Considered from any standpoint, the
army bill is long stride In the dIrec-
ton Of Imperialism, and is calculated
to seriously undermine our cherished
popular Institutions, New Orleans Pic
syuns.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

When mans temper gets the best
of him 1t generally shows the worst Of
him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
No More Factionai differences.

Let there be no more of factions. Let
us be content with the title Demo
crat" and take by the hand every other
Democrat-and hold him firm. He may
be wrong about some things, but God
knows he is not as wrong as Republi-
cans are. He may differ from you as.
to one thing, but Republicans oppose
you in everything. Let there be no
more qualified Democrats, whatever
the term of qualification may be. Let
the name and the fundamental prln.
ciples of justice and right be the broad
platform on which we all can stand
now.-Lafayette, Ind, Journal,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

The opposition to the ship subsidy
comes not alone from Democrats who
object to this form Of paternslism on
principle, but from Independent and UNI
fettered Republicans, who recognized
the fact that every claim made for it
as patriotic measure was fraudulent
and false. This public opinion SO for
cibly and persistently expressed has
created havoc among the Hanna fol-
lowing, especially from the West who
even for the benefit of Hanna's favor
refuse to jeopardize their political
standing among their own constituents
by voting for such a measure.-Utica
Observer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
Robbinr the Home Consumer.


The protection now afforded by the
Dingley tariff enables the trusts to sell
at any figure necessary abrond to meet
the competition in foreign markets and
recoup any possible losses by putting
up the prices to home consumers, who
are denied the benefit of foreign COM
petition In the United States. The
home consumers robbed in order that
the foreign customer may have bar
gain. -Washington Post
Party Leaders Out of Line.
With ex-Presldent Harrison, ex-
Speaker Reed, General Lew Wallace,
Senator Hoar and other prominent Re-
publlcans out of harmony with the
present administration, 1t would seem
that there may be some need of re-
organization of the Republican party
Memphis Commercial-Appeal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

A. .....S 5.sel.0O
A.. 4. & 8. F..,.,.,..,..... 130,OO6.0O
Boone Valley 16,21.S3
b. re H:................. 4,5ssA7!e..M;.s
c. r., g. e Observation-Disclosures. 8S,241.S0
c., n: & o. Observation-Disclosures. 6,2SS, 1D1 90
c., Big K. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 202,622. 90
c. G.. 8, S84,0e6.33
c., NJ & st. P,,,.,,....... 1886, 1896
c., II. i, & Observation-Disclosures. 7,127,280.t
C. en-. 10,SS8, 14H.02
c., St. p, M. 4 O............. sol, 165.08
Crooked Creek ............. 10,434.O2
3. 2 )! !. G : n. s.s5:ssa Is
Stacyville n. R............... 6,l21.l3
Des Mcines Union ........... 162,G14.71
Iowa Central ............. l,1aO. 3S
Abba e. Centeryille .......... .s5.3l3.l8
Iowa Northern. .............. 14;008D6
Keokuk & Western. .......... 81
NJ. Css& Fit. D................ 23e,62703
MINI. & st. Louis. ........... sos, O00 10
NJ. N. & S.................,. 34,g7E76
Omaha & ST. Louis. 2lS,l62.21
8. CO 52,S0O.61
Tobar & Northern. ........... 15,Ss0.06
Wabash 182, 1910. 74e
WInona & Western ........... 42.140;S0
Ri n Observation-Disclosures: lss :ssss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
Quay's Badly Cioudcd Title.

There never was more fragrant ex-
ample of a fraudulent acquisition of a
seat in the Senate than that of Quay's
9election" in Pennsylvania. Notwith.
standing that 1t is perfectly palpable
that Quay has secured his seat by foul,
means, 1t is safe to say that the United
States Senate will not even inquire Into
his title. lis not often that the Senate,
as in the exceptional case Of Clark,
takes any action to protect its much
Wanted dignity and honor from COR
1ruptionlsts and thieves. Louisville
7 Courier-Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
!. IOWA

There is nothing new in the discovery
that salt will keep people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06

TH
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illustrated
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Five
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
The Case Well Staten.

Nobody supposcs that Justice Harlan
of the Federal Supreme Court would
be influenced in his decisions by the
Presidents appointment of the younger
Harlan to fat Office. but the Presi-
dent should have had more delicacy
than to embarrass the distinguished
jurist by such show Of favoritlsm
when matters of vital Importance to
the administration are now pending in
the Supreme Court Post.