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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
FLIES AND ADMINISTRATION.
Much Is Being Done Toward Better
Entertaining.

Much Is Being Done Toward Better
Understanding.
The present administration is opposed
to flies and is fighting them through the
Department of Agriculture DR.. How
ard, chief of the division of entomology,
is the general directing the campaign,
which is being prosecuted Mt present
chiefly by the distribution of pamphlets
telling about all sorts of flies. their vari-
GUS habits and dangerous propensities.
For the better study of them $500 were
caught in kitchens and dining rooms in
all parts of the country and put on trial,
says Il writer III Harper's Weekly OF
these, 0S per cent were common house
flies. The house fly does not bite or
sting. The greatest danger from him
arises from his neglect to wipe his feet.
He will tramp over filth and infected
matter and straightway track his accu-
mutation over anything that any near
by family may be having for dinner. 1t
is easier to discourage flies altogether
than to teach them better habits. Gen
eral Entomologist Howard talks of a
war of determination, but the first and
most practicable thing to do is to teach
people in general as much as possible
about flies; when and where they breed
and why they are dangerous. 1t is we'll
known that stables are great nurseries
of flies. 1t seems hopeless to attempt
to regulate stables SO that flies won't
breed in them, but good deal can be
done by the use of knowledge and of
sense; and where stables are so placed
that their flies are particularly annoy
ing the use of chloride of lime will help
matters very much. The great central
truth about flies and the danger from
them seems to be, the cleaner the place
the fewer the files and the less danger
from those that are there. Common
flies do not secrete poison; they merely
carry 1t, Don't leave any polsSn around
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

filled with like eXtortions practiced
upon the people under the protection Of
whose laws those trusts have been
built up. 1t is the tariff, which shelters
the monopolies from competition, that
enables them to charge what they
please at home while selling Mt fair
prices to the foreigner, for in other
countries rivals have to be met in the
markets. How long will the American
people tolerate this robbery? Chicago
American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Prof. e. Benz. Andrews declares that
parentage among the poor should be
discouraged. The multiplication of this
class of citizens Prof. Andrews lists
among the social evils that should be
eliminated. He insists that 1t is one
Of the duties of society to discourage
the birth of children under conditions
which render it unlikely that they will
become self-supporting citizens" This
Is a good enough theory to create n
sensation, but beyond that end it has
no merit whatever Had this theory
been in force the world would have lad
no Lincoln, no Franklin, no Spurgeon,
no Gladstone, no Homer, no Shak-
speare. The best in literature. philos-
ophy, science, theology, craftsmanship,
music, art would be unborn. Erase
from history the names and accom-
plishments of all born in poverty and
multitudinous volumes would shrink TO
lean pamphlet. The brilliant galaxy
of the worlds luminaries would be OBJ
liberated, their reflected light would be
gone. and remaining would be only in
distinct nebula of small stars All life
teaches that the child born healthy has
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
where they can get at it. Bury filth;
keep garbage in proper receptacles, and
remove it promptly.
PRETTY BOOkKEEpER JOINS
SALVATION ARMY RANKS.

For the love of a poke bonnet and the
belief in the blood and fire doctrine of
the Salvation army, as taught by the
lads and lassies in red and blue, Miss
Nellie johnson, fair Beverly, Mass,
miss. will stand in postottice square in
that city and in fervent appeal will
invite all sinners to come to the foun-
tain of the Lord. and be saved.
For all the years the army has been
in Beverly, the army has few more in
teresting recruits than bonnie Nellie
Johnson. Because she believes that she
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
pulnuc for Consumn,iros

One of the reasons why Mexico is TAX
ing the lead as Il health resort is that
the national intoXicant of Mexico.
pulque, made from the agave, or CEN
fury plant, is one of the best remedies
in cases of asthma and coDs,lmption
known. Unfortunately, puluue is only
good when freshly fermented, and will
not bear transportation, and for that
reason one has to 20 TO Mexico TO drinl,
it. The value of pulque in consume
ton was discovered several years ago
by American invalids, who went to
Mexico for their health, and who we're
almost cured by drinking small uuanti-
ties of liquor at stated intervals. 1t is
now recommended by physicians to all
persons troubled with pulmonary COM
plants.
Professional hypocrites confess the
sins Of others and overlook their own,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

solid mass, and on examining IT found
II was as transparent as clear ice and
as elastic as rubber. To test its elias.
ITCHY he struck 1t with a hammer and
'he latter Immediately rebounded. That
SOLID air may prove to be of CONNER.
cial value Is the opinion of some scien.
tists In Germany, but 1t is admitted
mat many more experiments will have
TO be made before any certainty on
this point can be arrived at.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

A lady once gave Robert Browning
some flowers, and when lie asked for
their common name, hesitated about
telling. Finally, says the Cornhill Mag
azine, on being urged, she shyly con-
fcssed that they We're called bloody
noses"
Mr.. Browning was very fond of tell
ing the story, and one day. after finish
ing it, he dropped into poetry. to this
effect:
I'll deck my love with posics,
I'll cover her with roses.
Should she protest..
I'll do my hest
To give her bloody noses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

How inequitable sometimes seem the
DEGREES Of fate! A poor woman who
merely feared that she might become
insane killed herself the other day,
while dozens of people who are I'M
doubtedly crazy not only refuse to kill
themselves but insist upon publishing
historical novels, lecturing on English
literature or getting up political con-
ventions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
ANNEX CUBA AS A TERRITORY.
By Rcpresentatiye Robert 9. COUSINS. Of Iowa

l cannot see any assured happiness for
the Cuban people, and mean, of course,
commercial prosperity when say this,
except through annexation. have al
ways believed that to be the only solution
of one Of the most veNatious problems
that has ever confronted the people Of
the United States, to whom Cuba looks
as child toward its parent. The men
who represent the business interests Of
the island have always favored annexa-
tion, and to-day they desire it more than
ever. think it rather premature when
Cuba is spoken of as n possible State in
our Union. That is so remote that it is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
POLITICS SHOULD INTEREST EVERY MAN.

If you do not make it point to interest
yourself in politics actively, mcan-to
work for the best principles and to sup
port the best candidates, you are not n
good citizen. Your country is a collec-
ton of individuals. Its power results
from the union of these individuals. Your
country gives you tremendous benefits.
II protects you in the enjoyment of your
life, your liberty and your happiness. 1t
guards your home, your family, holds up
high ideals for you and your children.
What return do you make for all this!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

A good many of the boys and girls
who have taken diplomas from high
schools and academies and colleges this
year have been talked to by various
persons, from the President of the
United States to the selectmcn of the
town, but have had no chance to talk
back" There are still some schools
that cling to the olden fashion of
holding commencement day as the OPP
portunity for youth and its dreams
mot for age and its wisdom. The
commencement program of one New
England academy shows an extraordi-
nary devotion to this idea. The exer-
cises began at half-past nine in the
morning. They consisted first of TWEEN
ty-seven essays by members of the
graduating class. Then there was an
intermission, and In the afternoon there
We're fifteen more essays. The subjects
covered wide range-eulogies on
George Washington, Hannibal Hamlin,
William Mckinley and Theodore
Roosevelt; studies of 1.-THE Ship Sub
sidy BILL" of Submarine Navigation"
of THE Marconi System" Of 1.-The
Uses of a Library" of 1.-THE Bible in
Tennyson," of 1.-The Holy Grail" and of
Moses" or the forty-two subjects
there was not one of trivial or sensa-
tional character, not one that would
not invite to fuller knowledge and
promise reward for study. Now, sure
ly, those forty-two boys and girls, in
writing for this notable day with its
rapt audience and friendly applause,
must have gained much good knowl.
edge and some power of thinking
clearly and of speaking lucidly and
forcibiy. Meantime, widening circle
was instructed and inspired Mary
does not read and write ON 1.-THE Holy
Grail" without interesting father,
mother and sister in the mystic story.
John does not study the career of Han,
nibal Hamlin without reviving grand
fathers memories of the stirring COS,
and setting the whole family to read.
ing aloud life of Lincoln. Altogether,
is 1t not probable that the hundreds
of parents and friends who sat patient
ly through those somewhat long and
arduous hours Of the old-fashioned
commencement had gained something
when the day was over that even the
most polished orator in his happiest pc.
RODS might have failed to impart?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Horace Walpole complained that
caller at Strawberry Hill broke off the
bill of beautiful marble eagle, and
then to cover the accident carried the
piece away in his pocket The modern
sightseer is perhaps more prone To
leave something behind him. The gen
erous citizen who opens his grounds 10
the public is too often repaid with in
gratitude and orange peel" In public
grounds empty bottles are broken into
bits which are dangerous to other pic
nickers and to animals; pieces Of paper
are strewn over lawns, flower beds and
ornamental ponds; names are carved on
fences and inscriptions written on sum
mer houses. To say don't" is ever a
thankless task; but if every tourist In
private or public grounds would make
a point of gathering up with glove or
stick few banana skins, papers and
broken bottles, and hiding them under
the shrubbery, sentiment of public
tidiness might be created which would
force reform upon the careless.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

schwab's riches came SO quickly that
he was not able to keep pace in the cul-
tivation of millionaire stomach and
nerves. These, when not born In one,
must be carefully acquired. Inability to
manage course dinners has wrecked
many promising career.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

1t is said that the Duke of Marl-
borough has vowed never to set foot
on American soil again. Oh, well, he
can make that kind of vow without
running any serious risk. The Van
derbilts will no doubt be willing to
send the money to him regularly if he
seriously objects to coming after 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

The example of the newspaper which
has begun the issue of the Bible as a
serial Ia process that will require about
fifty years. recalls the Texas editor
who came across the Ten Command.
ments somewhere and was so struck
with their excellence that he clipped
the passage and ran it under the head
of Gems of Current Thought
Springfield (Mass.) Republican
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

The young gentleman with an attenu-
ated cash balance will indorse with en-
thsuiasm the statement Of the food
commission that ice cream soda is q
most dangerous and pernicious bever-
age, unfit for human consumption.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
In recent test of accuracy in firing

In recent test of accuracy in firing
torpedoes the vessels of the torpedo
boat a in the N6rtif tlantic made
cable hits of floating tar +
IDS away. AS each hit
utter destruction in
the Importance of
IVY is being her
able discovery.
ght, Of course,
with automat-
main thing in
these is 70 get
close enoue- -iy to lodge
shot. Long before any torpedo boat
could have approached within 1000
yards of an enemy it would have been
blown out of the water.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Il II.
The bone and sinew of the island the thinking there
who have the best interests their country stake
political alliance with United States without they
cannot position which gives them standing
caly with other countries fear the first will
from the aboring class happening would be most
disastrous Let Cuba territory before
strife brings back devastation misery
she suffered through Spanish tyranny.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
SOLID AIR REslsIs HAMMER.

Willie 1t is known that air can be
made solid as well as liquid, up to the
present comparatively few experiments
have been made in this direction. A
scientist recently converted certain
quantity of liquid air into small
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

The German editor who writes so
,witheringly of American arrogance" is
doubtless bothered somewhat by our
commercial expansion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
CHARACTER VS.. SALARY.
by George 6. KIIIiam..

MI Men who are trusted with such large amounts
ought not to be too young for temptations are srong-
err with the young than with those have arrive,
at more mature Years and have experienced the severe
| II trials of many temptations. -
lN nj 1t goes without saying that men who orc r,co,
49, win large amounts of securities ought to be better
paid than those whose duties and
positions without special responsbilv Rnt se
is man of principle ought to be Just
safe to be trusted with million dollars as with ono In nv
mind it is question the man and NOT Of tho i ~ Ivy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Vain Republican Rnling.

demand for tariff revision Is the most
noticeable characteristic of Republic
an comment thereon, making plain the
truth that Republican unwillingness
to act against the monopolies enjoyed
by the trusts units that party for
service to the people.
The leading organs of Republican,
ism stigmatize as "tariff-smashers" all
those who are in favor of a revision of
the tariff. The only variant of this ia
vorite term in which they indulge is
the second-cholce epithet, business
killers" which they employ hopefully
as tending to deter voters from con-
elusive insistence upon tariff revision.
In their desperation they are preach
ing the doctrine that the maintenance
of monopoly is necessary to the pros
perity of the masses.
The millions of Americans now bear
ing the tax burden of the Dingley tar
If have passed that stage where they
could be fooled by such tactics. They
do not see prosperity" In the fact that
they are compelled to pay higher
prices for the products of the Amcri
can trusts than are paid by Europeans
for the same products. They fail to
feel prosperous" merely because the
cost of living in this country has been
tremendously increased in order that
the food trusts should make exor-
bitant profits and pay millions In divi-
dends to few multi-millionaire mo-
nopolists. They can only see and feel
that the Dingley tariff is a mighty
good thing for the trusts and mighty
bad thing for the people.
Nor is there any popular apprehen-
sion of American trade being injured
by revision Of the tariff. American
merchants and manufacturers are un.
derselling their competitors in all the
markets of the world. They are more
than equal to holding their own In
American markets. They can, without
the slightest danger of loss, do with.
out the protection" of tariff whose
duties are necessarily paid by Ameri-
can consumers. They are very sure
that business will be healthier when n
ncaltny competition is possible anu
when Individual enterprise and the
conduct of smaller business concerns
stand some show of profit. There Is
no prosperity for the people in the
fact that few hundred trust mag.
mates, out of a population of nearly
SO,O0O,0OO souls, make fortunes every
year and proceed to spend the bulk OF
those fortunes In foreign lands.
That form of 'tariff-smashing'
which would revise the Dingley tariff
to the wholesome basis of tariff fol
revenue only is heartily favored by
American public sentiment. This sen
timent is so strong, indeed, as to make
tariff reform the leading issue of tho
day. Republican organs can no longer
brighten American voters by calling
them "tariff-smashers" and Cuisines
killers" The only business to bt
, killed is the monopoly business, ant
| the only tariff to be smashed is the YIN
! just Dingley tariff that has created ant
maintained the monopoly business a
the sore cost of the people.--St. Loul.
| Republic
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Recent announcements from Wash
ington that the Government is consider
ing the possibility Of annexlng Hayti is
a curious Illustration of the persistence
Of the lingo Itch for grabbing territory.
But the reason assigned for this con-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Mr.. stead's saying that ''the English
workman fights machines, whilst the
American workman improves them"
explains n great deal of Americas
prosperity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Hall Caine has been showing King
Edward the sights on the Isle of Man.
OF course Hall exhibited himself as the
most important of them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Some automobiles can travel 100
miles without being repaired if they are
shipped by train.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
One Definition of 1t.
what do you consider domesticity

what do you consider domesticity
in MANI"
sit is the trait of wanting to stay
home when his wife wants him to go
out with her."
"And what is domesticity in wom-
an?"
"That is the trait of being willing
to stay home when her husband wants
to go out without her. Chicago Post.
A good many elderly people marry
for domestic convenience. a man Is
lost without woman to look after his
home, and woman is lost without a
home to look after.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

no limit set upon its opportunities
None can foretell what strength and
precision of grasp may be developed in
those tiny hands, what power may
grow in that eager brain, what stamp
may be slowly, surely pressed upon the
character. Poverty is no obstacle to
character building; it is positive help.
Early toll becomes fixed habit and
deprivation teaches soul deep the d.
vine lessons Of wholesale aspiration, CT
self-denial. Conditions which render
1t unlikely that they will become self
supporting citizens" is rot. The elder
Rotlschild, the elder Vanderbilt, Jay
Gould, Cyrus w. Field, John w. Mac
kay and host of others, most eminent
ly capable Of sclf-support, We're born
under just such conditions. if there be
such. The unrestrained breeding Of dis
ease and vice is another question, and
one of vital Importance. But poverty
is not hereditary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

The way of the transgressor may be
hard; but good deal of it seems to be
asphalted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

what costs nothing is worth moth
ing" which is also true of much which
costs much.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

I When baby girl is born she at
once begins to yell for clothes, and
she never gets over the habit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

The rufns of the campanilc at Venice
lhaye~been cleared. away. Under them
was found the building inspector.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

What has become Of the old fashion
ed boy who held bone rs high as he
could, and made the dog speak" for
IT,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Cuba is free, but it should not over
look the fact that we are its rich uncle
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Germany's crown prince has become
infatuated with the automobile. He is
said to be capable chauffeur and
thoroughly understands the mechanism
of the larger road and racing cars.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

A fat man has more trouble than he
has sympathizers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

If man finds that marriage is fail
ure he puts 1t all in his wifes name.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Having had experience with neas,
we object to the expression, las lucky
as a dog"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

The man who has seen every Presi-
dent since Andrew Jackson is begin
ming to blow around again.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
They Have Awaked Too Late.

They Have Awaked Too Late.
Republican Senators and Congress-
men are too late in learning that the
American people demand a revision Of
the tariff. The record of the Fifty
seventh Congress in its first session
makes it certain that the task of tariff
revision will he intrusted to the Dem
ocratic party.-St. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
FUTURE OF TIE INDIAN.


Will education the remnant of American
Indians? Yes, and women; not tribes.
The Indians peculiar, distinct, separate SEMI
barbarous people doomed to disappear Indianism
is anachronism and must pass away.
Education is the only hope of the red men and
women: it offers them salvation Those who accept it
ayed American citizens Those who refusa will
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Will be saved as American citizens Those who refuse it will
perish.
What mean by this is that is inevitable that the Indians
like all other clements in national life become
sorbed by the nation and lose their distinctive racial pecuar
ties the exception to this probably being the negro
1T is impossible that the Indians should maintain their
tribal organizations with being
nation within nation and have their peculiar cza-
ton; 1t Is both undesirable and impossible.
Education is the bringing the individual Indians
into such relationship with national life that they will
desire the same things which the white people desire They
will adopt ideals individual hope cease to think and
feel like Indians and feel and think only American citizens
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

At Plougnastel, small town in Brit
tany, all the weddings Of the year are
celebrated on one day. In February
last thirty-four couples were married
simultaneously.