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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23

A reader of The Commoner asks for
an explanation of the initiative ana ref
erendum. The phrase is used to de-
scribe system employed in some for
eign countries, especially Switzerland,
to some extent in this country, whereby
the people can, first, by petition compel
the submission of a question, and Sec
ond, secure by petition chance to vote
upon a measure before it becomes effec-
tive. The initiative refers to the first
process, and the referendum to the sec.
ond. The system was indorsed in the last
democratic national platform and has
been indorsed by the democratic party
in a number of states. 1t has been in
dorsed by the populist party and is ad
vocated by most labor organizations.
The principle of the referendum is al
ready recognized by the submission of
constitutional amendments, bond issues,
comfy seat removals and other import
ant questions, to popular vote. The in.
itiative part of the system is also pro.
vided for on certain questions. There is
q growing sentiment in favor of the ap-
plication of the initiative and referen.
dunn because it protects the people from
Misrepresentation at the han Is of their
public servants and makes the govern
ment more responsive to the wishes of
the people.-The Commoner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
a TALE OF TWO CITES.
The pe~iiS of Living Nenr the Mex.
lean UnunIcr,. Line

The Pesits of Living Nenr the Mex.
lean boundary Line.
Some peculiar conditions prevail at
the twin cities of Nogales, Mexico,
and NOgales, Ariz.," said the Detroiter,
who recently returned from visit to
Mexico. THE international boundary
line Is formed by street that divides
the two towns, and the boundary
stakes are set out with very nice
regard for technicalities. There is
saloon there which has more than u
local reputation, and the proprietor is
certainly an cnterprising individual.
His saloon is located on the street d.
yidins the two counties and at point
where the dividing line is not clearly
defined. The patron Of this saloon
buys his drink in America, and, step
ping across the hall, lie buys his cigar
In Mexico. In this way the proprietor
avoids the duty on imported cigars
and can provide his customers with
the best make at lower prices than
most of his competitors.
'They tell an amusing story about an
American who imbibed too much fight
ing whisky at this saloon. When he
arrived at a certain stage, he allowed
his prejudices to get the better of him,
and. standing near the boundary line
of his own country, he heaped anathe.
mas and hurled defiances at the people
across the border. A couple of Mexi-
can officers stood across the street al.
- - LN
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23

The large and increasing circulation
of The Iowa Homestead In this county
is q matter for congratulation to the
publishers and to good farming, for, of
all the papers of its class in the coun-
try, it is easily the best and most help
full. Its Special Farmers Institute
editions, issued with the regular edition
the first week in each month, have been
for years the admiration of all practi.
cal farmers. Written wholly by farm
ers, they are full of actual experience,
and smell of the soil. We have been
fortunate enough this season to secure
terms for The Homestead and its Spec.
fal Farmers Institute Editions, together
with The Poultry Farmer and The
Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal,
four of the most valuable farm publi-
cations In the country, that enable US to
offer the four in connection with our
own paper for $1.9O for the entire five,
one year. This is emphsticslly q good
thing, and no farmer in this county
should fail to take advantage of this
offer. For large line of thoroughly
practical farm reading nothing has ever
been offered before that equals 1t. A
county paper . farm paper, poultry
paper, farm insurance paper and the
Special farmers Isntitute, all for $1.9O
Come In and order them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
The last word In the coIored oleomar.

The last word In the col0red oleomar-
garine case is to be said by the Supreme
Court of the United States. The tax of
ten cents pound on "bull butter" arti-
ficially colored in imitation of the prod.
uct of the bossy COW has passed both
houses of congress and will no doubt
receive the presidential appro, al. 1t is
In fact sort of tariff levied on the
fictitious products for the benefit of the
farmer. AS such it is the most thorough
bit of protection he has yet received. 1t
is, however, form of tariff that can be
fetched into court, and the chances are
1t will get there. The big combine of
Chicago packers, the principal oleomar-
garine producer of the country, has not
yet been defeated, and it would be re.
versal of precedents should it meet legal
disaster on 80 small a matter to it as the
bogus butter proposition. Iowa State
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
THE NEW MANAGER.
Why He Did Not Discharge Certain
RaiIroad Conductor.


Railroad Conductor.
Among the first railroads built in the
United States was little line about
twenty miles in length. In the course
Of time big tunnel line was construct
ed through the same country. The orig
inal line became merely branch. For
many years it was run in cheap way,
with one locomotive, one engineer and
two or three freight cars.
Finally new general manager was
appointed. He had been in the office
but week when he sent for the one
lone conductor who had held the posi-
tion ever since the road was built.
81 would like to have your resigna-
tion," said the general manager when
the conductor appeared.
my resignation?" inquired the con-
ductor in astonishment.
Eyes, sir, yours"
"What for, pray?"
"Well, l want to make some changes
and get new blood in the line" was the
general managers reply.
81 won't resign" answered the con-
ductor.
''Then ! will be compelled to dis
charge you. step which for your sake
l had hoped would be saved from
taking"
young man. you will not discharge
me. own a controlling interest in the
stock of this railroad and elect the
president and board Of directors
shall have you fred"
The old conductor did really own the
majority of the stock and, as he said,
put in his own board of directors and
president.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
Timely Stock Notes.

1t is good plan to have heifers drop
their first calf at about two years old.
Good corn silsge is highly relished by
stock, and Is an economical food for fat
tening steers.
Pulp roots or mangels, carrots, sugar
beets and the like should form a part
of each days winter feed.
Weed out the poor COWS, sheep and
fowls. They are source of loss contin-
ually, and good for nothing when spring
comes.
A ration of three parts of corn ensi-
lage, by weight, with one part of oat
straw, is adapted to maintain health in.
the animal.
The temperature of the stable has
much to do with the fattening of the
beef animal or the quantity Of milk
from q milch COW.
If the heifer is to freshen In the
spring, feed her we'll in the early winter.
Add four quarts of bran daily to the
coarse fodder.
As the heifer nears the time of drop
ping the calf give her little corn meal
in addition to above and a little linseed
meal to keep digestion free.
At an experiment station in Canada
it was shown that an average two-year-
old steer would eat its weight in differ
ent materials in about two weeks.
Don't keep the COWS in milk the year
around. They should have q months
vacation at least, and If you can arrange
to have that month in August, do SO.
It's fly time then.
In raising calves for the dairy, COM
mence with the breeding.
Usually wesn such calves from their
dams when five days old.
If horses have pin worms, try an in
lection of sospsuds and weak tobacco
tea night and morning.
When bulls hair is rough and looks
dead, feed q good quality of oilcske and
card him thoroughly.
Beware of disease If you buy sheep or
swine from distance that have passed
through stock yards and have heen
transported in the cars.
For wounds from barbed wire, apply
carbolic acid, one part, with lard, eight
parts. Cleanse the wound first. Then
substitute another sort of fence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
Goodnight.

Little girl sweetheart. with eyes that shine,
Blue as The skies of May day morn,
Lips that are wreathed with q smile divine,
Velvety cheeks that press to mine;
Lie has seemed fairer since you wera born.
Fold up your petals. my rosebud white,
Goodnight, dear baby, goodnight, goodnight.
Little girl sweetheart. 1 love you SO!
How deep that love YOU will never know.
Time after time, when my supper Is through,
With Joy in my heart | call upon you,
Bend O'er your cab till upon my ear
Falls the faint music l long to hear,
Made by your breathing so soft and light,
Goodnight, dear baby, goodnight, good might.
And at our home as nightly kneel
To the ALL Father make appeal,
That He Will guide you and guard 0nd bless,
Touch you with love and unselflshness,
Mould yon and lead you life's path along,
That you may grow womanly, truo and strong,
Ihat He may grant you future bright,
Goodnight, dear baby, goodnight. good d-night.
Sometime in days that are yet to be,
In the last hours you Shall come to me.
You who shall stand at your life's proud prime,
whose head shall be touched with rime.
There shall we part for the last sad time.
Then, as the world recedes from my view,
On your dear face will turn my sight
And out Of death Will call to you,
Goodnight, dear baby, goodnight, goodnight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
Grow Early Corn This Year.

We have never heretofore advocated
the planting of the earliest varieties of
corn, by which we mean the smaller
and therefore earlier varieties than
those which produce their best develop
ment in given location. This year we
think II advisable for several reasons.
First, corn is likely to range from so
cents to 65 cents per bushel on the farm
sll over the corn growing sections until
the new crop is ready to feed. Any corn,
therefore, that can be grown fit for feed
ing before the ordinary crop comes in
will be worth the price Of old corn. 1t
is really better to grow thirty bushels
of Pride of the North, or Longfellow
Dent, or any other early variety of corn
worth so cents bushel than 1t is to
grow fifty bushels of field corn worth 30
cents per bushel. These early varieties
If planted somewhat thickly and early
will produce more than thirty bushels.
We have known them to produce fifty
and even sixty bushels. Therefore, we
would say to grow some of these early
varieties because bushel for bushel they
are almost certain to be worth more
money.
The second reason is that We nearly
always have shortage of pasture in
July and August. 1t will, therefore,
pay dairymen especially who want to
maintain the flow of milk during this
dry season and through the rest of the
year to provide themselves with some
good, substantial early feed.
The third reason is that if the farmer
has to buy corn at fifty cents per bushel,
his pigs are not likely to get the benefit
of 1t, whereas If he can grow it be will
be able to make q growth on shoats that
will enable him to put them on the mar.
ket at the high prices usually prevailing
in August and September, whereas if he
had to buy the corn he wouldn't get them
in condition until November and at the
lowest prices to which packers can de-
press the market. We, therefore, sug-
gest to dsirymen who wish to supple
ment short pastures that they plant at
early as they can get q temperature Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
LONG RANGE BAPTISM.
ChristeninE In Scotland Was Con-
Quoted Under Dimculties,

ChristeninE In Scotland Was Con.
Quoted Under Difficulties.
In wide and sparseiy populated high
quently happens that parent is oblig-
ed to walk distance of five or six
miles with an infant for baptism.
1t is related of minister of the
north that he agreed to accommodate
a parishioner thus situated by meet
ing him ut n stream midway between
the parents house and the manse and
there baptizlng the child at the run
ming water
1t so happened that by the time the
parties came to opposite sides Of the
bourn heavy rains had swollen it into
n rapid torrent, so that neither party
could approach the other.
Unwilling to turn back with the
"bairn" unbaptized. the farmer pro-
posed that the minister should splash
water across. Accordingly the minister
stepped down to the stream and en-
deavored to throw handfuls of water
on the farmers baby.
Haze We got ony o. that?" he cried
ut each successive splash.
"De'il a spairge," was the reply.
AT last few of the splashes were
communicated to the infants face,
and the ceremony was then concluded
in the usual form.
Before retiring to their respective
homes the farmer produced bottle of
whisky, crying across, "As l canna
offer ye n glass owre the held O this,
here's the bottle-kepp" And he threw
1t across the stream.
The bottle was caught, it is related,
with precision that betokened on the
part of his reverence, If not considera-
bic practice, at least considerable dex-
terity.-Stray Stories.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23

A. b. Cummins may be republican,
but his muscles showed democratic
training when he hit the merger bill be-
tween the eyes. Governor Cummins may
not have busted bronchos and played
the spectacular before spell-bound
public, but he has knack of striking
home. And, best of all, he does it with
out the swagger of demagogue. He
may not be posted on coyotes and things,
but he is keeping an eye on Iowa. Iowa
has had three governors since Kirk
wood-Larrabee, Boies and Cummins.
Cheer Reporter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23

The young man who ia born rich is
seriously handicapped for success in
life. He hasn't the spur of necessity,
and unless he is peculiarly trained and
more than ordinarily organized he has
little ambition. The world is too easy
for him. Its temptations are about him
on every side with bad habits which
make him worthless, or laziness or idle
ness which makes him useless. OF
course, there are few sons of rich men
who have successes in life, but they are
so exceptional their cases are very
marked and remarked.
On the other hand, by being born poor
1 do not mean extreme poverty. Grant.
ed that with the advantages of the pub
lie schools the boys parents can give
him first class education and then he
has to make his own career, the spur of
necessity will arouse every faculty which
helps make success. With moderate
success comes ambition, and as his
spheres of activity enlarge he acquires
sense of power. He learns the value
of temperance and character. He knows
by experience that health and industry
can accomplish almost anything and
carry It's possessor almost anywhere.
As he grows In position, wealth and in
fuence he is the more thankful every
day for the condition which compelled
him to do his mightiest or drop out Of
sight.
Take number of young men who
are born rich, and If the statistics were
available and 1t could be found how
many Of them reached sixty and how
many in proportion accomplished any
thing for themselves or for the world
the story would be ghastly one Of un
timely ends or failures in life.
On the other hand, the vast majority
of those who start under the conditions
that / have mentioned live long anG
prosper. From their number CONF
those who move the world and govern
1t, who are its masters in business en-
terprises, its leaders in the professions
Its statesmen and rulers, its men O
thought and action Chsuncey M
Depew.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
The Boer Peace Propositions,

The terms of peace proposed by the
Boer delegates in Holland as basis for
negotiation in South Africa, and now
under consideration at the Klerkdorp
conference by Messrs. Steyn, Schalk-
burger and Reitz, are perhaps at the
moment the chief subject of interest to
She whole world. They have not been
officially stated, but the Edinburgh
Evening News prints upon what it
claims to be good authority series of
tentative propositions. The more posi-
tive and definite of these follow:
Confiscated property to be returned
to owners; private property destroyed
or taken to be paid for; state debts of
the republics up to the date of Lord
Roberts annexation to be recognized; !;
the language question to be agreed up
on later; amnesty for "rebels;" release
of political prisoners; fixed date for
the return of war prisoners; friendly
powers to superintend the carrying out
of the terms of peace finally agreed
upon.
There is nothing in these conditions
which Great Britain ought not to be
willing to accept, though London hot
heads who never saw warIike shot
fired may complain of granting terms to
the Cape Colonists in the Boer ranks.
But the most significant of these pro-
posals ia the statement of the Boer dele
gates that they will not make absolute
independence the main issue if satis-
factory arrangement can be reached for
the future government of the two states.
Surely when SO much is conceded the
British must in their turn display the
far-seeing craftsmanship of generosity
and bring to close this dismal chapter
writ in fire and blood in the history Of
South Arica.-N. Y. World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23

30 degrees in the soil, which in the lati-
tude of Des Moines will be about the
first of MAY, or perhaps few days be-
fore that, later north, and earlier south,
an acre or two of either Pride of the
North or Yellow Dent corn. When
these early corns come up, plant some
variety of early sweet corn. The Early
Minnesota is the earliest, Early Crosby
the next, and Early Hickox next. In
this latitude he can feed these, whether
to hogs or cattle, in July.-Wallace's
Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23

"Whom did you discuss at your liter
ary club this afternoon, dear?" asked
the husband in the evening.
Let me see." murmured his wife.
"Oh. yes, remember now! Why, we
discussed that woman who recently
moved into the house across the street
from us and Longfellow."-Ohio State
Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
Lion and Eagle.

An English paper notes 1t as curl
GUS fact that although the eagle is the
national bird of the United States and
therefore deserving of peculiar honor.
yet, in point of fact, the bird is nearly
always ruthlessly killed when the op-
portunity offers.
This statement seems to be impress
i've until 1t is remembered that when
ever they have a chance Englishmen
ruthlessly kill the lion, which SYM
bolizes the greatness and power of the
British empire. New York Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
Small Load by Comparison.

What protesting roar will rise in
Britain If the ministry carries out its
rumored project OF putting tariff
upon grain and flour! But duty of 4
per cent, such as London fears, does
not look so terrible to Americans, who
meekly pay 80 per cent on furniture, 60
per cent on clothing. and on raw sugar
95 per cent.-New York World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
Annual Meeting General Society of
Daughters Of the Revolution.
Denver Colorado, April 23
- OK 1on0

For the above occasion rate of one
and one-third fare on the certificate
plan will be made. Tickets on sale the
three days before the opening Date, and
first three days of the meeting. Re-
turning trip to be made not later than
three days after the closing date of the
meeting. H. G. PIERCE,
l4w4 Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23

The man who wants to prove every
thug he says advertises the fact that
his word isn't to be Chicago
News
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
ALEX. sEFsTRoM.

~ ENERAL BLACKSMITH, horseshoing o
VI specially. Interfering and cOrns cured or
no pay. Prices reasonable. and the best OF
work guaranteed A share Of the public patron
age Is solicited. Shop on Franklin street, near
the bridge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
Our Business Directory.
HoLLIsrea LuMeEa 90.

+ UMBER and all kinds of building materials,
L Posts and Coal. Corner of Delaware and
Madison streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
PETER RoARpwAY.

PETER BOAH0WAY.
nEALER IN -four, feed, hay straw, Maquoke-
~ IS lime, stucco, and common and AtIus ce-
ment. Telephone 1l3. Lower FRANKLIN st.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23

ALLEN q STOREY.
CLOTRING and Gents furnishing goods. Oor
" ner Main and Franklin streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23

GILDNER BROS.
(yLOTHING and Gents furnishing goods.
~ City Hall Block, Franklin Street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-23
DIR. J. w. SCOTT,
" ETERINARY Surgeon, and Dentist. sol E
Main Street. Telephon 2S9.

r. wERKMElsTER.
GENERAL DEALER IN FURNITURE,
VI CofHns. Picture Frames, Etc. A complete
stock of Furniture and Upholstery always on
hand, at prices that defy competition. Agood
Hearse kept for attendance at funerals. Earl
Vile, lows.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-02-27
AuSteII.

DIED-William l Read, high
ly esteemed citizen of this place,
died on the 10Th instant and his
remains were inferred III the GEM
etery at Powder Springs, funeral
by Rev. w T Spears.
Charles J. Shelverton, our pop
ular and efficient postmaster, is
spending a few days with friends
and relatives in Birmingham.
Mrs William Hendrick, of Clar
ion, Iowa, is visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Noah Brunk, on
Spring street.
Mrs Mamie Cawhern spent a
few days visiting relatives in At
lanta last week.
f l. Winters, of Enslcy, Ala,
is spending a few days with his
parents on Love street.
Hon J G Gest of Washington,
Ohio, is here drinking in health
and happiness with our noted min
eral waters. Mr. Gest is post
master of his home city.
John Yale left last week for his
home near Marietta, after a STAY
of several months here.
l. M Scott, who moved here last
year from Virginia, is building q
handsome residence on Spring
street.
Miss Eva Frost visited Atlanta
one day last week.
Mrs Walker, of Lexington, Ky,
is stopping with Mr. and Mrs e f
Iarbrough. Progress
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-02-27
AusteII.

The following are the ones o.
the honor roll for the month end
ing the 18th: Helena Douglas
Clara Webb, Toulmine Veal
Frank Hips, Luke Cousins anc
Cliff Dyson.
There are not as many as usual
on the honor roll as the weather
has been so bad for the past
month. For a pupil to get on
the honor roll he or she must not
miss single lesson during the
month, must have good deport-
mehG and must make u general
average of ninety-five.
Miss Maude Humpheries has
returned from q several days visit
to relatives III Marietta.
DR. Overcast, OF North Caro-
lima, preached an excellent SER
mon at the Presbyterian chn1ch
last Sunday. He will be here for
two weeks.
DR.. F. w. Runyan made a bu
siness trip to the "Gem City"
last week,
The Misses Strickland, of Lith-
ia Springs, visited relatives here
last week.
Miss Mollie Barrett was TIE
guest of Prof. Greer and family
last Sunday.
Mr.. Mussar and family are stop
ping few months with us, after
which he will go to South Africa
as missionary.
Mrs Will / Reed has gone to
Ellijay with her sister, Mrs.
HUTCHINSON, where she will make
her future home.
Mr.. w. r. Brewer will move in
the house formerly occupied
by Mr. Reed.
Mrs, Johnson's store caught on
fire last Friday night, but by the
help of the citizens but little dam
age was done.
All invited to come to the
Baptist church next Sunday even
ing at 2 o'clock to practise
singing, as Profs. Bryant, Clay
and McCarty and others will be
there to assist the accomplished
organist, Mrs. T. A. Kindley.
Observer.