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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
TWO WOMEN AND GIRL SLAIN
Kansas Farm Hana who Had Boon
spurned Suspected of Crime and
Nav Re Lynohed.

Lebanon, Kan, Sept. 1s.-Mrs. Elizn
Payne, a widow, aged Go years; her
daughter, Mrs. Edith williamson, aged
a5, and the latter's daughter aged
about - years, were murdered in their
beds with cultiyator shovel about 1
O'Clock in the morning, fifteen miles
north of here. IN Logan township near
the Nebraska line.
Suspicion rests on farm hand,
named Thomas Madison, aged 40, who
has been working in the neighborhood
and who has been in love with Mrs.
Williamson. who apparently spurned
his attentions. Madison is quoted as
saying that if Edith Williamson did
not marry him she would never marry
anyone. Madison has fled with officers
in pursuit. He may be lynched.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

London, Sept. 1S.eThe official an
nOuncement of the designations of
Chamberlain and two other members
of the cabinet was made late last night
at Downing street in the following
communication: THE following min
listers have rendered their designations,
which have been accepted by the king:
Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, sec
rotary for the colonies; Right Hon.
@. 4. Richie, chancellor of the ex-
Schequer, and Lord George Hamilton,
secretary for India. The accompany
ing correspondence passed between the
premier, Right Hon. A. j. Balfour and
Mr.. Chamberlain"
Country Is Not Yet Ready.
Then follows Chamberlain's letter,
dated Birmingham, Sept. 8, commenc-
dng: MY Dear Bnlfour," in which he
sets forth his reasons for his resigna-
ton. An extremely interesting feature
Of the letter is the following state
ment, concerning preferential tar
i'll: For the present, at any rate, a
preferential agreement with our COL
onies involving any new duty, how
ever small, on articles of food hither-
to untaXed, even if accompanied by a
reduction of taxation on other articles
of food equally universal in their con-
sumption, would be unaccepted to the
majority Of the constituencies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
One Of Uncle Sans Big Back Lots.
(From the Nome. Alaska, Nuggetl.

What surprises the tourist as
much as any one thing is the size of
Alaska. She certainly is country
of immense size and tremendous re-
sources. With plenty of gold in
her hills and valleys, and lots Of
coal just across Boring sea, this end
Of the great country appears to be
on the road toward better days.
Think Of skirting for two thousand
miles along the coast Of Alaska,
and then landing in Nome and TAX
ing another boat and travelling
hundreds Of miles further and still
skirting the shores of.Alaska.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Bank President Commit. suicide.

Harlan, a.. Sept. 10.-Edward w.
Davis. prevalent of the Shelby County
bank, committed suicide by shooting.
His body was found in the furnace
room Of tho bunk building. Davis was
once a member of the Iowa leeisla-
ture from Pottawattonple county nnd
was II prominent citizen. His financial
affairs are sajd to be in good condition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Smart Passenger-Here. conductor. Is
my fare. had no desire to beat the
company, but thought would Just
see If I could fool you by getting busy
with this newspaper.
Conductor-I saw you. but you looked
as II you needed information good
deal worse than the company needs
money. SO I Just let you read.-Balti-
more American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Ohio Educator Kills himself.

Columbus Ohio. sert. 21.-Prof.
Fred c. Clarke of the Ohio State Uni
versity committed suicide by shooting
himself in the forehead with 32-cali-
bre revolver 1t IS supposed that the
reason for the deed is to be found in
the fact that unfortunate investments
had been made in mining companies.
Professor clarke leaves a widow, and
to .smnil children. Burial viii prob
ably he made mt Ann Arhor. Mich
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

My soul is light housekeepey.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
FUNERALS IN GREECE.


They Are somewhat OF a Shock -,
the American Tourist.
"One thing sure to shock the Amert
can tourist Is Greek funeral" saba
recently returned traveller. ut isSa
spectacle which most persons Of CON-,
ventioD governed decency desire to-
avoid, because the body Of the dead Isl
exposed in an open hearse. The coffin
is shallow, SO that NOT only the face
and bead, but the hands and much Of
the body, can be seen from the side
walk as the procession moves through
the streets.
The lid of the coffin. frequently rich.
y upholstered and decorated with gpr..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Iowa African Me.hodis.s,

Des Moines. Ia, Sept. 1a-At the
session Of the Iowa district conference
of the African Methodist church 1t was
decided to hold the next conference at
Galesburg, Ill. Revs. A. J. Cerey and
r. G. Ransom, Of Chicago, and Horace
II. Graves, of Des Moines, were chosen
delegates to the next general confer
ence which meets at Chicago in 1904.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
FRosTs DO SOME KILLING
Nile States Visited and Crops Are tho
Sufferers Might Probably Havo
Reen Wnrse

Chicago, Sept 1s.-Frosts, varying
in degree from killing" to mild" de-
scendcd on the crops of nine states, ex-
tending us far east as Illinois and rs
far south us Missouri's southern state
line. Much damage was done to crops
throughout these states, the heaviest
frosts being In Nebraska and Kan
sas.
From reports at hand at this writing
it may be said that 1t might have been
worse. In Illinois little or no killing
frosts are reported, and Iowa is rejoicr
ing that her crops were not much in
jured.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
EvunsvIlle Convicts |. Rio,.r.

Evansville, Ind, Sept. 19.-William
Trimble, aged 40, was found guilty Of
riotous conspiracy before Special Judge
Ireland, of the Nanderburg county cir
cult court. Sentence was not passed
on him. His trial began last Monday.
Several other cases of alleged rioters
will he tried next week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Oskaloosa, Iu.. Sept. 19.-An attempt
was made to poison the family OF w.
A. Durfee, a prominent coal mine own
er of What Cheer. A large quantity
Of paris green was emptied into the
well, and the residence entered and
several crooks of milk were tained with
PHOSPHORUS. An early discovery Of.
the attempt at poisoning prevented fa-
Utilities
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Fatal E.pIosion Of Natur., f,,.

Marion, Ind, Sept. 1S.--The resi-
dence at 1906 Mcclure street, occupied
by the Lucabel and Crabtree families
was partially destroyed y by an ex.
plosion of natural gas. Mrs. Hattie
Lucnbel and Ora Crabtree, aged. 6,
We're fatally burned. His twin sister
was badly burned. Mrs. Crabtreet
was terribly burned in IN effort to save
fha nh{ldrap
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Chicago, Sept. 21.-In pistol battle
with three hold-up men who tried to
rob him in his saloon at 119 West
Division street at 8 o'clock at night
William Jasinski came out victorious
by mortally wounding one of the
bandits and forcing the other two to
flee for their lives. The man shot is
Stanley Dettmer q years old. Barney
Golmbeck and Felix Rosinski were ar
rested later, and both have been iden-
titled by Jasinski.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Abba, Ia, Sept. 19.-wtll Scott, a
jealous sutton, shot Ada Harvey and
her companion. William Truehart,
while returning from a ball ut Bux-
ton, a colorcd mining camp, late at
light. Truehart was slightly
wounded, but 1t is impossible for the
woman to recover. Sheriff Doner. Of
Abba, is searching for the assailant.
The body of an unidentified man
was found lying in n pool of water at
Foster, mining camp south Of Abba.
There are evidences Of foul play, but
no arrests have been made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Report on nfa,sacre Of Jew,.

New York, Sept 17.-Joseph B.
Greenhut, of Illinois, has returned
from Europe where he went to make
an investigation of the massacres of
Jews in Russia. 1t is said his report
contains information of startling
character
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
BAD MASH OF BANKS
Deposits Include the Proceeds OF tn
Harvests of Many Farmers-
Great Excitement.


Ligonier. Ind, Sept. II. The
Ellison banks at Topeka and Lac Grange
have suspended payment. Much ex-
element was caused in the adjacent
farming districts, as many had large
deposits, the proceeds of their harvest.
Farmers dropped their work on hear
ing of the failures and hurried to
town, where crowds surrounded the
doors.
The estimated deposits Of the two in,
situations arc, 100000. No statement
has been issued Both institutions
We're controlled by Rollin Ellison, of
LaGrange. who has been reputed to be
worth a half million. Ellison was one
of the promoters of the proposed La
Grange Elkhart electric line, and Of
other electric roads in the county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
The Oldest Libraries.

The Oldest libraries of which we
have any certain knowledge are those
brought to light by excavations among
the ruins of the east. Among these
are the Babylonish books inscribed on
clay tablets. supposed to have been pre-
pared for public instruction about $50
B. 9. 1t is said by Aristotle that
Strabo was the first known collector of
books and manuscripts. This was
about the year $50 D. 6.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
sucoes,ful Inyentor suicide,.

Edwardsville, ILL.,, Sept. ol.-Cyrus
p. Gillespie a successful inventor,
drowned himself in Il well. Illness is
given us n reason for suicide. Gillespie
was son of the late Joseph ti.ilcspie,
formerly circuit judge in Madison
county, who was a personal friend
and associate of Abraham Lincoln.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Washington, Sept. Chief Wilkie,
Of the secret service, announces the
discovery of two new national bank
counterfeits. One is 81 note on the
Peoples National bank, of Roxbury,
Mass, and the other is a So note on
the Walthnm National bank, of Walt.
ham, Mass
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Washington. Sept. 1S.-The federal
grand jury returned three indictments
in the postal cases, involving two peo-
pie. One of them being joint indict-
ment. The names of the indicted per-
sons were not made public.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Solo survivor d ~ cn.y. Two.

Norfolk. Va. Sept lS.-The British
steamship Rokhy Captain Shields,
which arrived hero during the morn
ing from Port English, has on board
Domingo Rallo Reyarbaray, the sole
survivor of the crew of twenty-five
men | the ritish steamship Mexican,
which foundered with all on board off
the Flcrida coast Tuesday night.
I,eyarbaray caught piece of wreck
age and managed to keep up until he
WAS Srpn II.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
mexican war vet. Elect oaloer,.

indianapolis, Sept. 1S.-Tte Nation
al Association of Mexican Vetrans has
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, james G. Carlton. Bedford. Ind,
secretary, Mrs. Moore Murdoch, Fort
Worth Tex
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Ohio Republican Campaign openea.

chillicothe. Ohio. Sept. 81. The Re.
publican campaign in Ohio was opened
here with an unusually large parade,
followed by a meeting in Yocatangc
park, at which Governor Nash pre-
sided and speeches We're made by Sen
ators Foraker and Hanna, Myron II.
Herrick, candidate for governor; War
rem G. Harding, candidate for lieu
tenant governor, and others
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Senator Aiger sued Tor 10.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 17.-Suit
was commenced in the circuit court
against General Russell A. Alger, SEN
ator from Michigan, by the city for
So assessed for failing to cut the weeds
on his lot. The city is trying to en-
force the weed-cutting ordinance
against non-residents, and Alger's case
will be used to test the law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Iowa Bnnker Kills Himsclf.

Harlan, Ia, Sept. 21.-Edward w.
Davis, president of the Shelby county
bank, committed suicide by shooting.
His body was found in the furnace
room of the bank building. Davis was
once member of the Iowa legislature
from Pottawattomie county, aid was u
prominent citizen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Say 10000 We're Slaughtered.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 1s.-Further
reports from Kastoria say the city is
burning and that a massacre of Its
population ESTIMATED to have num-
bered 10000 persons) was indescrib-
ably terrible. The Turks slaughtered
Unfortunately Bulgarians and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

"Do you know remarked the pessi.
mist. Il think have experienced every
kind of hard luck ON tho list except
hanging.
"Well, yon shouldn't DO discouraged"
remarked the optimist Remember the
old adage, While there Is life there is
hope. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Washington, Sept. 21. The vacancy
on the board of general appraisers at
New York has been rendered to and
accepted by Eugene G. Hay, well
known lawyer of Minneapolis Mr..
Hay will assume his new duties with
In two or three weeks
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Madrid, Sept. Private dispatches
from Morocco say that Ben Jussi CON-
manding detachment of the imperial
troops, and 600 of his men were killed
recently In an engagement with the
Insurgents. The sultan is reported to
have narrowly escaped falling into the
hands of the enemy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Cruelty to IN Indian Girl.

Guthrie, o. T., Sept. l7.-Indian
Agent Harvey of the Pawnee reser-
walton Is charged by an inspector with
whipping an Indian girl pupil of the
agency until she is permanently In
jurcd. An investigation will be made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Hank Robbers Leave Loot,

Dies Moines. Ia. Sept 10. Robbers
entered the Farmers bank at Rhodes
by cutting Il hole through the roof.
They entered the vault through the
top and secured $1,000 In silver that
they found outside the safe proper
The latter was dynamited and the con-
tents exposed, but nothing was taken.
This is to indicate that the robbers
We're FRIGHTENED away. They left no
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Binghampton, N. Y. Sept 21.-State
Senator George A. Green Of this city.
was placed under arrest by United
State Marshal Black. The charges was
conspiracy and bribery growing out
of the postal investigation. The bond
was placed Mt $4,000 with Jonas M.
Kilmer as surety.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Paris, Sept. ia dispatch from
Pelgrade states that the report of the
assassination of King Peter of Servia
Is without foundation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 1s.-The for
eign Office here has received reliable
information that the Turks have de-
stroyed the town of Kastoria, thirty
six miles south OF Monastir. and have
massacred the population.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
DEs MONIES HAS A SCANDAL
Six Prominent Men, Two Being Count!
officials. Accused Of Completely In
Jury Bribing Matter.


Jury Bribing Matter.
Des Moines. Ia, Sept. 21.-Des
Moines is in the throes Of jury brib-
ing sensation. Six prominent officials
and business men arcrecommendcd for
erin nal prosecution by committee of
the local bar association appointed by
the four local district judges.
The committee has recommended
prosecutions in the criminal court
against the following: County Clerk r.
F.CofIin; County Auditor Fred Cope; =.
II. Hunter, banker, lobbyist and pro-
moter; w. l.. White, shoe merchant;
Jesse O. Wells, capitalist, liveryman
and cx-alderman; Michael brady, ex-
alderman i
lrregularity in jury trials brought on
the charges and the result is the first
step in fight of officials and attor-
neys to stamp out vicious practices
The county officials are charged with
illegal acts in drawing Jurors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Cynthiana, KY, 1T.-The selection Of
jury to give Curtis Jett his trial for
the mu, Ger Of Cockrell hns been ac-,
complishee
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
chlcngo Thu. Murder. !. woman.

Chicago, Sept 19.-Lying face down
ward in u pool Of blood with her skull
crushed in two places the body of Mrs.
Mary Spilka, 40 years old, was found
In her home. She had been murdered
for her savings, about 5000, by some
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Louisville, KY, Sept. 21.-Mrs. Ellz-
abeth Cherry Walty, the novelist and
literary editor of the Courier Journal,
is dead. She came from Columbus,
Ohio. four years ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
REMNANT Is p1TTsBuRe,s
For the Third Timo the League Trophy
Goes to the Pennsylvania Iron
Metropolis.

Chicago. Sept. 10. Pittsburg took
two games from Boston in the League
base ball playing and thereby won the
pennGnt for the third time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
SITUATION IN CRIPPLE CREEK
Significant Statement Made by the Mill
tary Oficers Mt victor.

itsbFy OuACeslb ut tCtfk.
Victor, Colo, Sept. 21.-As the nom
union men. who We're brought from
Minnesota to take the places of the
striking miners We're going to supper
they were surrounded by about $40
strikers, who jcered at them as they
walked along the street. a troop of,
cavalry was ordered to the scene and
dispersed the crowd Delegations from
the local g. A. r. and Woitlcn's Re-
lief Corps visited Camp Goldtieid and
We're entertained by the, soldiers In
welcoming them Adjutant General
Sherman Rel made the following sig
nificant statement:
AS long as the troops of the state
of Colorado are in the field the Amer
lean flag will lie unfurled to float over
this camp all fall, all winter, MI spring,
and all next summer. If necessary"
He was followed by Brigadier Gener-
al Chase, who said: I'VE are here to
settle this strike. and am glad to say
that we arc to stay until 1t is settled.
1t is for the best interests Of the state
of Colorado that this question be set
tied for all time, and we are going to
do it,
The Stratton Independence mine has
been started. Superintendent Cornish
said he had oil the men that could
be used at present. He also said that
he had on file applications from num-
Der of competent miners, and more
were coming in every day, A number
| of men who formerly worked for him
in Leadville, he said, had applied for
places The union men say that there
have been a number of assertions from
the ranks of the Duluth men. This is
denied by the members of the Mine
Owners association.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
sOUsA's PLEA Fur RAG-TIME
l:andmnster Says King Edward, Emperor
William and Gear Like 1t and
1t Is Here to Stay.

-
Chicago, Sept. 21.-"Rag-time is an
established feature of American music;
it will never die any more than
Faust and the great operas will die"
declared John Phillip Sousa, the great
bandmaster, at the Auditorium. "Of
course 1 don't MEAN to compare them
musically, but rag-time has become as
firmly established as they, and can no
longer be classed as a fad In music.
King Edward VII liked 1t so well
that he asked us to play more Of it,
and we gave him Smoky Moke' and
Georgia Canlpmeeting.' Emperor Will
lam and the car was also converted
to rag-time. 1t is just as popular
everywhere as it ever was, and see
no reason why 1t should not remain
in favor MS long MS music is Dlayedn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

There is no man so friendless but
what he can find friend sincere
enough to tell him disagreeable truths.
-Bulwer Lytton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. %, 1908.
DEMOCRATIC STATE

For Governor,
j. B. SULLIVAN, Union County.
For Lieutenant Governor,
- JOHN B. BUTLER. Iowa County.
For Judge Supreme Court.
JOHN r. CALDWELL, lama County.
For Sup't. Public instruction,
A. R..McUOOK. Howard County.
For Railroad Commissioner,
w. 8. PORTER, Hardin County.
COUNTY TICKET
For Representative,
CHAS. Q. BARRY. Prairie Township.
For Treasurer,
WIN. KAsTER, Milo Township.
81, For SherifY,
TJ. HENNEsSEY, Delaware Township.
For Supervisor,
JOHN REILLY, Adams Township.
For Coroner,
DIR. j. w. SCOTT, Delaware Township.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
UNIQUE GAME OF BASE BALL
Players in One Nine Are onc-Armcti, and
Those in the Other Are
Onc-IerCetl

OHe-lseSSeu.
Chicago, Sept. 21.-With nine arms
on one side and nine legs on the other,
two ball teams struggled through a
same for the benefit of the strikers
of the Kellogg Switchboard company
plant. One armed men made up one
team, while the other was composed
wholly of men who had lost leg
each.
The one legged men won by q score
of s to 9, their inferiority in base rum
ming being more than counterbalanced
by the weak battery and fielding of the
other side. The only disappointment
of the day came when no one eyed
man could be found who was willing
to umpire the game. =
The ball game was the feature of a
picnic which was held in Brands
park under the auspices Of the Build
ing Trades council. Athletic games
In which men and women competed
rounded out the picnic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
SIR THOMAS Upton ILL
Has Three Physicians Attending Him and
Will lie Lucky TO Escape
- nm AnarnAlnn --L---

Chicago, Sept. 1.-THE physicians
in attendance upon Sir Thomas Upton
declared just before leaving their pa
tient that his condition was satisfac-
tory, and he is not considered in any
immediate danger. The physicians are
Homer NJ. Thomas, George w. Web
ster and Nicholas Sem.
When the. physicians We're leaving,
DR.. Sem remarked to DR.. Thomas, as
they descended in the elevator: I'VE
shall be lucky to pull him through this
without an operation" Dr. Thomas
made no reply, but his manner indi-
Gates that he did not dispute the opin-
ion expressed by DR.. Sem.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Eoers Going to- Mexico.

Monterey, Mex, Sept. 21.-General
w. ID. Snyman, one of the leaders of
the Boer army during the recent war.
has moved his entire family to the
new colony near Ortiz station, and an
nounces that fifty families are on the
way from South Africa to join him.
bloomington Gets the "Three-I" pennant.
Bloomington. ILL.,, Sept. 21.-Presi-
dent NJ. II. Sexton, of the Three-I
League, has issued call for the an
nual meeting to be held Tuesday, Oct.
10, at Bloomington. AT this gathering
the penn9nt will be officially awarded
to Bloomington.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Preferences Cannot De Pressed.

However much we may regret the
decision; however, mistaken we may
think it, no good government in a
democratic country can ignore it. 1
feel, therefore, that as an immediate
practical policy the question of prefer
ence to the colonies cannot be pressed
with any hope of success at the pres
ent time, although there is a very
strong feeling in favor of the other
branch of fiscal reform which would
give fuller discretion to the govern
ment in negotiating with foreign coun-
tries for a freer exchange of commo-
dities, and which would enable our
representatives to retaliate if no con-
cession was made 10 our just de-
manGs.,'