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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
AlDimini.hing Surplus,

The astounding revelations of Secre-
tary Shaw In his annual report pre-
sents the financial situation of the
country in more unfortunate condi-
ton than the most dolorous pessimist
could have pictured 1t. He informs
the President, the Congress and the
voters that the enormous and incon-
ceivable shrinkage" in securities that
are dealt in on the stock exchange and
elsewhere have caused loss to the
people ESTIMATED far in excess Of the
cost Of four years devastating civil
war" But Secretary Shaw rises to the
occasion and Notwithstanding the
losses to the people of thousands Of
millions, he declares: "There now ex-
lists scant reason for apprehension
certainly no occasion for alarm" He
acknowledges there has been slight
curtailment in business enterprises, but
ito all appearances the crisis is pass
ed" Secretary Shaw is regular Mark
Tapley; he looks at the disastrous con-
dition that he 80 yiyidly describes us
one that could be Infinitely worse and
that ITO all appearances the crisis IL
passed" This comforting assurance
from the. highest official authority on
financial affairs is somewhat qualified
by his estimates for the two coming
fiscal years Of the receipts and expen-
ditures of the government during that
period. For the present fiscal year the
estimate he gives shows a surplus of
fourteen millions, but for 19O4-5 there
will be deficit OF $28, OO2, 1907. Such
deficit would necessitate one Of two
important happenings for the taxpay-
ers.
The present Congress will have to
either reduce the scale Of appropria-
lions or devise by law means OF rails
ing more money. There is, of course,
another way to escape the dilemma by
the Secretary of the Treasury calling
upon the National banks to return what
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
REHHHHHHEHE
q POLITICS = aaa
81 === OF THE DAY :
Observation-Disclosures
OF THE DAY

is needed from the $15S,s14, 757. 81
loaned to them and upon which enor.
nous sum they pay no interest. AS the
extraordinary payment for the Panama
canal, to the French company aud the
new Republic of Panama, and further
disbursements for the work of digging
the canal will require either the fund,
deposited with the National banks, to Z
be drawn on or bonds will have to be
issued to meet the expenditures. To
withdraw from the National banks at
this time such a large amount would
compel them to reduce their loans and
that would in all probability result In
another upheaval in the stock market
and might precipitate a panic. The
financial condition In Wall street IL
none too sound even with the extraor.
binary aid rendered by loaning the
banks all the available RESOURCES Of
the government.
+ The report Of the cash In the United
States treasury in the statement issued
Dec. s gives the available cash balance
OF $223. 454l073. But although Secre-
tary Shaw calls that large surplus
available, when the items that COM
pose 1t are examined it is found that
1t melts into but $43, 1O1, 600 Of free
cash that can be used TO pay for the
canal.
This will be seen by the following
figures taken from the Treasury stata. !.
ment:
Loaned to national honts exc IA NO
TO credit NJ d,sh,,rs;,,. @A'''oA7 80 70 :,
officers in U. s. 9.4197O6
In treasury of Philippine ISL
ands 4,O4S532
Awaiting reimbursement 72O32
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

IL" began the pen on the reporters
desk; Il am mightier than the sword.
OF what use are you. pray 2"
"Well," replied the editors blue pen.
ell, ITO make a long story Short,
Philadelphia Press. iis
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

The Judge-You say your wife lit
you over the head with a platei
Rastus-Yah, sab.
But your head doesn't show it.'s
But you done oughter see dat
piate."--Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

aother divorce and remarriage
4avaaiaas a8 81 h2RHs' decree 1fdds one more
to the nuptidl annals of the wealth
Test family In the United States. Not
to belong to the American aristocracy
will ultimately be a guarantee of re-
spectability.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
The End.

did understand you to say that
their pretty little romance was at an
end7"
Yes; they were married last week."
Cincinnati Times-Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

Our old friend Hobson asks the
tiding sum Of $2.7b0, 600. 600 for the
navy. He might as well have added a
few more ciphers while he was at 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

Love Il defined by some disappoint-
ID genius AZ '.the anxiety on the part
Of an otherwise sensible man to act
~ doormat to firt."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
= London authority says that shy
- = due simply to a wrong mental
lnsls. Obtuse or acutei

Ahoddy goods must hereafter be
marked a. such. What pity the
same rule could not he made az to
regulations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

Nasology, the science of noses, is
said to be the coming popular study.
AZ any rate, Its conclusions can hard
" b snseaed at.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
No More work.

short-Jack Brokeleigh is certainly
a lucky chap. He married In haste
and now he's repenting at leisure.
Long-Wherc does the luck come An i:
short-Why, he eioped with an heir
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

Carnegie says the offspring of the
ich lack great deal. So do the on
pring Of the poor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

Ecuador wants to sell us the Gala
pages islands. We don't know just
- they are but they might come
andy some day when we annex the
luator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

he Duke of Roxburghe says he
ever come to America again. He
expect the wad the duchess Is
,ver with her to be all they
going to need.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

In England candidate stands for
Office, but In this country he. has to
hump himself and run.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
A difference Of OnInio...

He-That was Miss McKueen who
just passed. She has such regal
way Of walking, don't you thfnk3
she-Yes; you could tell her mile;
away by that silly wriggle OF hers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
Touching the Pocket Nerve

An English socialist. explaining to a
friend the principles Of socialism, re-
marked that all possessions should be
shared equally. III you had two
horses" said the friend, would you
give me one?' "Of course" replied the
socialist. "And II you had two cows
would you do the same?' "Of course
I should" well, supposing now"
said the friend slowly, you had two
pigs, would you give me one Of them ~
"Eh! Tha's gettin' over near home"
said the other slyly. "Tha knows I've
got two pigs"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
POSES AS A SECOND DReYFus.

ODE, lin N. Carter, Recently Freed,
Will Sue U. 8. Government.
Oberlin NJ. Carter, former captain
of United States engineers, is free ut
ter having completed term of three
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

escape hell because of its suffering make sure Of
heaven because Of Its JOY have little effect the tract
which asks by no means unmportant question. whither
are you gong? is anachronism any appeal for the
service Of others will willing sympathetic aten
don. Young who will not teach Sunday school are
ready to work In boys institute and women who have
wearied distributing tracts anxious bring
fort to the lives Of their working sisters
creeping the community socially and physically
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
INDIVIDUAL SALVATION NOT WANTED.
By fAe Rev. John We

The old principle of every man for himself is
dying out from national politics. from the organi-
cation of commerce, from the life of society, and
is bound to die out from religion. Dying people
of. say 1850. We're solely concerned with the
question of what would become of Themselves on
the other side; dying men of to-day forget them
selves in thinking of what is to become of their
wives and children Appeals to the individual IN
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

I
For Ofensiv gth.-Use gar
gle of solutio. chlorinated soda,
one drachm and peppermint water SIX
ounces.
Typhoid Fever.-It has been claim
ed that lemon juice will destroy ty-
phoid fever germs. Laboratory tests
prove that 1t will not kill typhoid ba-
GILL In ordinary solution and thus an
other sure cure joins its fellows in
oblivion.
Whooping Cough.-Calcium sui
phide which has been used internally
principally as STANDARD remedy fo-
cafbuncles and small boils and face
pinpies. and externally as sure sin
gle application for itch, now has zeal
GUS advocates for$the cure Of whoop-
ing cough in doses of one grain pill
every four hours for child of years
old, other ages in proportion.
For Sciatica.- Of belladon-
ma. zone drachm; liniment Of opium.
two drachms; liniment of aconite, one
drachm; liniment of soap, four
drachms; mixed. and applied with a
flannel without friction to the skin
over the painful spot. Cut section
out Of a pair of old underdrawers of
thick quality and pull this over the
spot to which the ointment was ap-
piled, cut section from an old un-
dershirt or tear strip Of flannel
foot wide and wear round the hips and
small Of back until the pain is gone,
as an extra defense. See that the bot
tie of liniment is labeled poison.
Pain in Lungs.-Apply yaseline and
mustard in the proportion of two parts
yaseline and one part mustard. Rub
1t together and spread ON piece of
linen as ordinary PASTE This is also
excellent for severe pain in the back
OF the neck and has been used with
good results for breaking up the grip.
A healing poultice for pressure in
breathing or for pleurisy pains is made
of onions. boiled with pork until half
done. then mashed or chopped and ap-
piled hot. This was ordered for an In
cipient case of pneumonia in child,
and was the only remedy tried for
some hours. 1t was made to line a
jacket next to the skin and was re-
newed before it cooled. The remedial
effects of the mixture of heat, grease
and onions are remarkable,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
MANCHESTER.
IOWA.
People seldom appreciate anything
they can AFFORD.

One who has been there declares
Matsthe man who is dead broke might
well be buried.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

A Long Island man has married the
aughter Of his stepmother. What re-
alton Is he to himself7
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

Who makes quick use Of the mo-
ment is genius Of prudence, Lava
ter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

It's awfully hard on some mems eyes
when they look sor perfection in them
selves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

hat a saving Of human life 1t
Id result in II football games could
played by telegraph!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

A woman doesn't necessarily love
the man she admireA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

An autocrat, Alonzo, Is a man who
owns $4,000 automobile.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

''torlal gusher in a New
allied the imaginary
no longer any old
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30

The Woodworking clerk is usually
working Tor q raise
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-30
DOWIE is A PUZZLE.
SUCH As NO ONE HAS YET BEEN
ABLE TO EXPLAIN
uis Followers eeem Like Sheep aud
Meekly Accept His Abuse, Giving
Their All TO Him-His Power 20 Heal
the Sick. ~

ii y = s T.
A Chicago writer who has made a
careful and close study Of John Alex
ander Dowie at first hand says that
perhaps the most remarkable thing
about him is his own belief III him
self. He truly believes that he is a
Teincarnation of Elijah and that pow
sr and prophecy have boon delegated
to him. His home life 10 beyond criti-
cism. Mrs. DOwie is a pure. sweet. re-
fined woman with an unsuitable be-
lief In her husband and they are and
have been In the utmost accord. In
figure he is very short and stout and
far from dignified, but If you were to
sit and talk to him with table be-
tween You and only his face ana shout.
ders In view, you would be impressed
at once with its strength and certain
nobility Of expression that compels you
to feel well disposed toward him.
But whatever sentiments of this
character Dowie may arouse, however
much we may be compelled to admit
that his followers are honest, Clearly,
morally pure and peaceably disposed
people, and that his creed contains
nothing to offend, with the exception
Of his own unique claims to prophetic
mantle, 1t Is impossible to overlook the
fact that the vast majority of those
who have cast In their lot with his are
fanatical in their devotion and have
not only given up all their worldly
goods into his keeping, but have sur
rendered their right to think or. speak
or act for themselves.
A visit to Zion City will bring you
away with one thought uppermost.
You may be impressed by the growth
of town where few years ago there
was nothing but swampy lakeside
tract, by the number OF Industries that
have sprung up, by the quiet and order
Of the place and the peculiar novelty
Of seeing large community that has
no theater, no drug houses. no saloons
and no cigar stores. But the thing that
will impress you most is the fact that
nearly every one of the men that lives
there. in home he does not own, ON
land he never can own. has ambition,
initiative and force Of mind about
equivalent to that possessed by a
sheep.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

Mrs. Hewett Ii up from the ranch
for q few days.
jeanette LaRue Is In shoot again af-
ter an absence Of a week or more.
The regular rehearsal of the class
play was postponed from Tuesday to
"Wednesday afternoon.
The kindergarten and primary
grades are pla ming a picnic up the
Hot Springs canyon Saturday.
Cecil Hays the well-remembered
student Of. the Normal who has been
attending school in Topeka, Kans.
Is expected home Sunday to spend his
vacation.
The varsity students at Albuquer
que. following the example of the
Normal challenged their faculty fol
a game of base ball. The game came
off last Saturday, and while the score
did not run so high as in the game
here. the students were victorious
The score was 4 to 6.
There has been some talk of al
! entertainment al the Normal for Fri
day night and a committee has heer
holding meetings almost daily. How
ever. the general student body has
not yet been informed of the --latest
deliberations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

NEW YORK, May i3.-Pending the
arbitration OF their grievances, most
Of the 5000 strikers returned to work
on the subway today. Twelve hun
dred members OF one union OF the
Rockmen an excayators refused to
obey the instructions Of their presi-
dent to return to work. Their reason
was that II they did 10 they would be
assessed for the support Of other
members Of their union who are now
on strike from various buildings.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13
GIFTS
Generous Men and Women Who
Have Made Donations to
Ladies' Home.
THE MANAGEMENT A%PPREdAIlvE

The management of the ladies'
Home expresses appreciation for the
following gifts which have been made
recently by generous men and women
Of the city to the worthy institution:
Henry Coors ton of coal; Mrs. Vol
mer one rocker and an invalid chair,
pillow, comforts. etc; Mrs. Henry
Coors ton OF coal; Woman's Fedora
ton $IO.75 for the purchase Of trees
and digging holes; M. ThornhilI labor
and the experimenting Of planting
the trees: Ludwig Wm. Ilfeld one
wheelbarrow; Clay & Givens team one
half day; s. Patty $7.45 in hardware
and plumbing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

The following quotation by Senator
Davis relating To the newspaper and
Its town Is in general true but the
figures given by the senator are very
low and would apply to weekly rather
than daily papers. The Optic. esti.
mating c~onservatively. gives 10000
Hines a year for the benefit Of the
Meadow City. Every year says Sen
aior Davis Of Illinois. every local paper
gives from 500 to 5000 free lines for
The benefit Of the community in which
n IL located. No other agency can or
wilI DO this. The editor in proportion
n his means does more for his town
fhan any other man. A local paper
= the best investment . community
- make" :.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

NEW YORK, May 13.-By a collis-
ion between a north and south bound
car on Second avenue. due To the dis
placement Of a switch, ten or twelve
passengers were more or less badly
injured. The police say that mischiey-
ious boys were responsible for tho
collision.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13
STRIKERS concluded.l

martial law has been proclaimed there
as a result OF the rioting. Forty men
are said to have been killed and many
injured. The rioters have set fire TO
a number Of warehouses, in addition
to burning the premises of the South
American Steamship company. Troops
are patrolling the streets Of Valpa-
raise.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

Sherman Post No. 1,sG. A. r., held
= very enthusiastic meeting last night,
. large number Of members being
present. 1t was reported that suffi-
cient money was on hand to pay all
nj the indebtedness OF the post. and
il was the sense of the meeting that
the post be recognized and contiu-
sied. Arrangements were also made
for decorating the graves ON Dccora.
ton day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

Davis 4 Sydcs, the well-known west
eide grUcers, filed the following order
for the asylum yesterday: 10000
pounds Of -four. $500 pounds OF sugar,
1.700 pounds Of coffee, 80 pounds OF
pruncs. 900 pounds OF dried peaches,
70 pounds Of lard. 400 pounds of sal
SOda, and ten cases Of soda crackers.
which speaks exceedingly well for
their ability to handle large orders.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13
Drivers Strike During Funeral.

TOLEDO. Ohio. May 13.-During
the funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Mary Kamm here the drivers
OF hacks struck and refused TO work
because the hearse was driven by a
non.union man. The officiating under
takers filled the strikers places just
In time to prevent a scene as the cas-
ket was being taken to the hearse.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

Herman Ilfeld has secured a new
JOB and was busily engaged this morn
Ing in hauling away the stone flag.
ging which has been doing duty as a
sidewalk In front Of Chas. Fields
large store for several years, but
which is now being replaced with ce-
mcnt-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

The young o Of II. Hooker who
Wa badly burned by an explosion OF
gun powder with which he was play
Ing. last Sunday, is reported now as
doing well. and there is hope that his
eyes are not seriously injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

Hose Company No. |, at its meet
ing Monday night, dropped several
members who have removed from the
city and now desires others in their
places. II Is hoped these win be
found among permanent residents of
14s Vegas who will have a deeper In
tcrcst In the organization.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

"A. A. Scna. the affable probate clerk,
sustained a few slight bruises by fall
ing from the roof Of his residence
while inspecting some work which he
was having done. and was limping
considerably today MS a result.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

The armory board Of control met
this week and elected the following Of
Acers: Major r. G. Rankin. presi-
dent; Surgeon Captain H. M. Smith,
treasurer; First Lieutenant II. d.
Gross, secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

VIM. Frank Of Los AIamos has taken
out q retail liquor license and Ray
wood & CO. OF Las Vegas have taken
ont both wholesale and retail liquor
licenses good for one year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

Antonio Gallegos has increased the
county funds by taking out q mercan-
tile license emitting him to do btsi-
& 1t villenueya for the next twelve
months.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

Mrs. w. w. Rawlins has news from
Philadelphia wnere Mr.. Rawlins un-
derwent an operation Monday to the
0fIect that he mad stood 1t well and
was now easier. Capt. Austin is with
him and will keep his family informed
of his condition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

Amelio Sanchez, as guardian Of his
two minor children, Vivian and VI
ceute, has sold to Clemente Padilla
800 yaras OF land at Los Vigiles for
the sum OF $425, under the order and
direction Of the district court.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

H. A. Robinson arrived from Wa
trous yesterday with q fine team Of
horses, which he had purchased from
Gov. o "A. Hadley.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

ii. A. Robinson ana wife Of Colorado
Springs have arrived in the city. They
came overland in IN admirably con-
structcd wagon built to their order.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

1t IL reported that a former promi-
nent young society man Of this city
Who now resides at the capital il soon
10 wed in the latter city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

sGenerally fair tonight and Thurs
day. Showers in extreme east por-
tion," was the weather report today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

The military band will give a con-
cert in the park this evining begin
ming at 5 O'Clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

WIN. White the wool man has gone
10 California.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13
MEADOW CITY HAPPENINGS
Council meeting tonight.

Military band at Robinson park TO-
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-13

Some of the finest
trimmed DRESS
and ST r EET
Hats 60 at about
Half Price. Too
many styles to GO
into detailed de
scription; try them
ON and find m
that is becoming to
you.