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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-07
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
VIGOROUS OLD AGE.

Plato died in his eighty-third year,
and his last hour was devoted to intel
lectual work.
1socrates was ninety-four years old
when he wrote his famous work, "Pa-
nathenaikus."
Terestius Varro lived to be nearly a
hundred, and he continued to write up
to the day of his death.
Hero, king of Sicily, lived to be
ninety, and Masinissa lived to be still
older and ruled for sixty years.
Quintus Fabius was appointed augur
when he was past middle age. and he
held the office for sixty-two years.
Cato Censorius transacted business
until he was nearly ninety and re-
tanned to the end all his old time vigor.
Gorgias Luntium, the teacher of
Isocrates and other distinguished men,
was in excellent health at the age Of
1O7 years.
Chrysippus began to write his work
on logic in his eightieth year. Clean
thes taught his pupils up to his ninety
ninth year.
sophocles lived to be nearly a hun
dred, and during his last days he wrote
the "d1dipus Coloneus," one of the
greatest tragedies ever written.
Arganthonlus began to rule when he
was forty years old and held power
for eighty years, and In the third book
Of the "History" Asinius Polio tells
us that he did not die until he was past
his one hundred and thirtieth year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
HEALTH's DEcALoGUE.

l. Rise early. retire early and fill
your day with work.
2. Water and bread maintain life:i
pure air and sunshine are indispen-
sable to health.
8. Frugality and sobriety form the
best elixir Of longevity.
4. Cleanliness prevents rust; the best
cared for machines last the longest.
s. Enough sleep repairs waste and
strengthens; too much sleep softens
and enfeebles.
6. To be sensibly dressed is to give
freedom to ones movements and
enough warmth to be protected from
sudden changes Of temperature.
Z. A clean and cheerful house makes
q happy home.
8. The mind is refreshed and inyig-
GRATED by distractions and amusement,
but abuse of them leads to dissipation
and dissipation to vice.
0. Cheerfulness makes love of life,
and love of life is half of health. On
the contrary, sadness and discourage
ment hasten old age.
10. Do you gain your living by your
intellect? Then do not allow your arms
and legs to grow stiff. Do you earn
your bread by your pickax? Do not
Ho,est ta-cultiyat -,..-,,na. .s,sa-ta
enlarge your m0ught.-French 4. = y
Review. 20
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Witchcraft.

Jane Wenham was indicted ut the
Hertfordshire assizes on March 4,
1912, for "conversing with the devil in
the form Of cat" under the provi-
sions Of the act of 1904, repealed in
1876. Her prosecutors wished to have
her also indicted for practicing witch.
craft to the harm of Ann Thorn, a
servant girl about sixteen years old,
but this was not allowed, though evil
dence was produced at the trial to
show what injury had been done the
victim by means Of crooked pins and
by placing cakes and cats hairs in
Ann Thorn's pillow and how the pris.
oner had caused the death of some cat
tie simply by walking through tur-
nip field.
The jury brought her in guilty" and
Mr.. Justice Powell passed sentence of
death, but took steps to quash the YER
dict. Wenham's prosecutors published
an account of the case, but their argu-
ments were pulverlzed by scientific
men. Jane Wenham herself was llber.
ated and taken under the protection of
Colonel Plummer, who gave her cot
tage, and we are told by DIR. Hutchin-
son that in 1920 the whole country was
fully convinced Of her innocence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
FIFTY.EIaHTH CONGRESS
Synopsis of the Proceedings of the Nation.
al Lawmakers in the Senate
and House.


Washington, Feb. 1.-THE major
portion of the time of the senate in
open session was devoted to speech
by McCumber, who supported the Pan
anna canal treaty and justified all the
acts of the administration in connec-
ton with the recent revolt. A num-
Der of private pension bills was passed.
An executive session was held.
The hous edisposed of the Connell-
Rowell contested election case from
the Tenth Pennsylvania district in IA
vor of Cornell, the Republican con-
testant. The house then resumed con-
sideration of the senate amendment
proposing loan of $4,600,00o to the
Louisiana Purchase exposition, but
took no action.
Washington, Feb. 10. The senate
adopted joint resolution authorizing
a survey to determine whether tide
water ship canal across the state of
Florida is feasible. The balance of
the day, nearly, was spent in executive
session on the Panama canal treaty.
Some unimportant bills We're passed.
1t was agreed to vote on the treaty
before Feb. %.
The house by vote of 1T2 to 1903
concurred in the senate amendment
to the urgent deficiency appropriation
bill authorizing loan of $4,600,O00
by the government to the Louisiana
Purchase exposition. Other senate
amendments found no favor,
Washington, Fob. IL. THE senate
listened to the reading by Carmack
of speech prepared by Morgan in
opposition to the presidents policy
with reference to an isthmian canal,
and also considered the bill appropriate
ing 100000 to eX-Queen Liliuokalani,
of Hawaii, when vote was taken a
quorum was missing and the senate
adjourned to Monday. An executive
session was held.
Speaker Cannon took the bit in his
teeth and ran completely away with
legislative precedent i'll the house. In
cidentaliy he broke all previous records
in the dispatch of private pension
bills. Under his guidance 800 of these
measures of relief were passed by the
house in 1856 minutes. Adjourned to
Monday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17


na aMs .eni'oiary repalrs 10 a mole.
nspans ~ .lie pattieships are so COM
t.a Una. ~ ~ - oiiiicuit 10 say when
.n s Nll, WI, pe reaos' fihe faiiada
T No,iA WI WIN ue uochea IN turn' anu
,,,sSi pee' -. ,netl ~ pe ready IN a Tort
s'' an 'he other vessels injured
a.. az .n y. hsnt are lio" repairing ana coal
ns III Tue iaroor. expect them to
e .y 1vaus III .ntee uass.
Ihe mouhaeu oihcefs' Lieutenant
So.onsi A"ioii.cilhoVskS, OF tne artli-
.eis CORPS anu Lieutenant Petrof are
aoi,s wen. rour Oh me wounded nave
, uieu. a majority OF the injured be-
lonSed 10 the cruiser Pallada, and their
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
The relegraph-Herald is for Hearst.

Last Sunday the Dubuque Tele,
graph-Herald had an editorial nearly
a column in length, giving its rea-
sons for favoring Congressman
William r. Hearst of New York for
president to oppose Theodore Roose-
welt, from which we extract the fol-
lowing:
1--WE are for Mr.. Hearst because he
stands for progress, not for retro
gression, because he is Independent
of the e1traneous influences that
bear on public servants, because he
is honest, conscientious, and fearless
and in the fight against predatory
wealth for all time.
He is closer to the people-the
millions who toll with their hands
than any other living democrat, pos
sibly excepting Mr.. Bryan.
He is out Of reach Of every in
fuence that is corrupting our nation
al life. A millionaire, he does not
gamble with them on the stock ex-
change, he does not consort with
them in their drawing rooms, he
does not seek for his profit in legis-
lative favoritism at the expense of
the masses. Ii he were president,
he would be president. independent
of every pull that works in an hun
dred ways for its own selfish pocket,
at the expense Of the masses. Bond
syndicate manipulators, tariff barons,
high finance pirates,-all would
stand on the same level and be esti-
mated by him at their proper worth
common enemies, and dangerous
enemies, Of equality"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Valuable Iuaecta.

Perhaps there are few substances
contributed by animals to the materil
medica of greater value or more ex-
tensiyely beneficial than certain species
of insects. OF these there are none
more highly esteemed for medical pur-
poses than those beautiful, shining,
green colored insects known as blister
ing beetles, or cantharides. Their cor
Nrosive action Is so great that they fire.
quently inhame and excoriate the
hands Of those who collect them, and
on this property their chief medicinal
virtue depends. They are generally
used in the form of plasters or ONT
ment, and in cases of violent visceral
inflammation their external use can
scarcely be supplied by any other medl-
cine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
WORKING OFF A CROUCH.


The Operations of n Curious Phase
of Human Nature.
John was grouchy and cross and
found fault With his dinner. His wife
surveyed him calmly.
81 know there is some reason for
your-your-wl shall | call it? Well,
for your unhappy frame of mind" she
said. Probably things have gone
wrong at the office, but why should
you come home to work off your anger
on me2 I'm not to blame in the slight
est. It's u curious trait of human nature
that when one has been whipped he at
once wants to turn around and whip
somebody else" -
II suppose that trait was left out Of :
your nature" remarked John sarcas-
tically.
mo, indeed" replied his wife. when
things go wrong in the kitchen am
rather inclined to scold the children.
If you reprimand me for extravaganza,
my impulse is to fuss with the first
person l meet. If have been out
calling and return home late to dinner,
feel very much inclined to rate you
for coming home SO early. I've watch
ed this same trait in the children.
When l scold Alice, she always finds
occasion to shake Maud on the sly. If
you spank Jim, he generally goes out
and makes faces at the little girl across
the way. If the children come home
from school saying teacher was awful
cross today jump to the conclusion
that the principal had been criticising
the teacher. If you tell me I'm not
economical, know you have just suf-
fered from slump in the stock mar
ket, and l suppose after you and 1
have had little heated discussion you
go down to the office and make things
unpleasant for the clerks"
ITO be frank with you, Mary" said
John, II do not often find you guilty
of working off crouch on me. Tell
me what you do instead"
Mary smiled demurely. 81 wait until
you 60 out of the house; then run for
my room, lock the door, throw myself
on the couch, burrow my head in the
pillow and have good cry."-New
York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
SHORTAGE is NEARLY 100000
State of Things That Causes Sensation a.
the Eud of n Bank Ex-
amintion

Des Moines, 1a., Feb. 15.-Apprals-
ers appointed by the court to examine
the condition of the McCutcheon bank
at Holstein after the suicide of its
president, e. III. McCutcheon, member
of the Republican state central COM
mittee, caused sensation by filing a
report indicating that shortage of
nearly 100000 exists. The liabilities
are S230,000 and the assets are $780,
600, considerable portion of which is
not good.
The Modern Woodmen of America
had 100000 on deposit, but this was
secured by bond. q. Fl. McCutcheon's
personal account was overdrawn $685.
600. Oscar Berger. an employ, who
was $1,000 short, attempted to get
away, was arrested, and then settled
tho ease out of court.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
HAYS NOTE TO THE POWERS
AIanchurian Question Left Open Purpose
ly as to China's Rights Therein.

Manchurian Question Left Open Purpose
ly ms to Chinas Rights Therein.
Washington, Feb. 15.-It turns out
that the question raised by Great Brit
ain relative to the scope of Secretary
Hays note relative to limiting thearea
of the Far Eastern war is not ut
all bubble, as intimated, but is a
real question. Great Britain wanted
more definite statement as to the
scope in reference to China's admin
istrativc entity" and Hay is disin-
clined to yield on this point. He thinks
that it would be impossible to get the
powers together if an attempt is made
to very exactly define the purpose of
concurrent action. :. So as to Manchuria
the question is left open purposely as
to whether or not Chinese administra-
tion is or is not in force in that war
swept territory.
The much-talked-of note has been
given out for publication and is as fol-
lows: you will express to the minis
ter for foreign affairs the earnest de-
sire of the government Of the United
States that in the course of the mill
tary operations which have begun be-
tween Russia and Japan the neutrality
Of China and in all practicable ways
uer administrative emily snail De re-
spected by both parties, and that the
area of hostilities shall be localized
and minimized as much as possible,
SO that undue excitement and dis
turbance of the Chinese people may be
prevented and the least possible loss to
the commerce and intercourse of the
world will be accustomed"
The note, however, will be accepted
by Russia, as well as by Japan, and
all the nations will join the Washing
ton government in inviting the COM
batants to agree to the proposition
France has formally accepted, and al
though Russia's answer has not yet
been received the state department
knows indirectly from London and
Paris that Russia will reply favorably.
Great Britain has decided to waive
objections to the note.
Acceptance by the powers of thesug-
gestion will be follewd by further
exchange Of views as 10 its practical
bility. AS the note was of the most
general character it will be necessary
to discuss at some length the posi-
bilities it contains. No official definition
has yet been given to the term lad
ministrative entity"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
Useful Wood Lore.

II you are lost in the woods sit down
the moment you realize it and think it
over. If you start off at random you
will be sure to walk in circle. None
but the most exnerienced wnndsmen
can keep straight course, and even
they SO in circle when they get really
lost.
II you know the direction of camp tie
some strip OF white rag to tree and
then start off. You can find the COM
pass points by remembering that moss
always grows on the north side of
trees. Keep tying strips of rag to trees
MS you go on. Then you can find your
way back to the starting point If you
should fail to strike the path that leads
to safety,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
CONTENTS OF VAULTS is INTACT
None of the Valuable Papers Seriously
Damased-Contractsf for Rebuilding.

Damased-Contracts for Rebuilding.
All through the financial district
preparations are being made to open
safes ami vnnlts..a Theee Or TIE q 49,
man bank and the German Fire Insur-
ance company We're opened, and the
cash and books taken out uninjured.
The vault of the Marine bank was
opened and found intact. In no in
stance have the contents of any vault
been seriously damaged
The chamber of commerce~fias been
exceedingly active in sending broad
cast to every center of trade in this
country and Europe the assurance that
Baltimore is even now in condition to
transact all shipping, grain and for
cign trade, and that all other lines of
business will be restored to their nor
nal channels within the next two or
three months. The officials of the
chamber Of commerce announced that
plans are nearly completed for the re.
building of their 100000 structure.
Many merchants and manufacturers
whose places of business were swal-
lowed up in the confiagration have
signed contracts for rebuilding, and
there are on all sides the greatest
signs of activity in this respect. All
are simply waiting for the city to
clear the streets of debris and give
permission to the owners of the ground
to take possession.
The matter of accepting aid from
other cities has not yet been finally
decided upon. according to Mayor Nc
Lane. The fire did not reach the resi-
dental section of the city. and there
is no actual dcstitution at this time.
The indications are that the citizens
of Baltimore will be fully able to take
care of all cases of want that might
present themselves. The mayor feels
grateful for the many proffers of aid
from the citizens of this country and
from foreign lands.
The leading savings banks in the
city have combined in public an
nouncement that none of them has suf-
fered any loss of securities by the fire,
and that they are in as good condition
finanlly as ever and will be open for
business Feb. Is.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Dissolve half an ounce of hard gela-
tin in three ounces two drains of cold
water until quite soft; then beat until
melted. Now add one ounce six drains
of glyccrin. This will set hard and
must be melted on the hob or in hot
water for use. The advantage of this
preparation is that there is no sticki-
ness as with gum, nor does 1t leave a
stain. 1t is excellent for mounting both
photographs and scraps.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17

Two Boston ladies strolling along a
road just outside of the borough came
upon the first milestone. On it was
written, II m. from Boston," Having
never ventured SO far from their native
place before, they mistook the stone for
a sepulchral monument "How touch
ing" they exclaimed. "How simple!
How human! I'm from Boston, What
more needed to be said? So the dead
speakw-Rocheste st-Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
THE HAWKEYE STATE
Telegraphic Reports Of Important
Events Occurring During
Past Few Days.
MAIN HAPPENINGS OF a WEEK
Items of Special Interest Caught from
the Wires and Prepared for
Our Readers.
Safe Robbers nna citizen. Fight.

Sioux City, Ia, Feb. l5.-Three rob.
bers barricaded behind a pile of farm
implements stood off the citizens of
Martinsburg. Neb., while two sent off
ten explosions of dynamite In the state
bank. About 200 shots were ex.
changed between the robbers and the
citizens, but none was hurt on either
side so far as has been learned. The
robbers were unable to reach the in
ner compartment of the safe contain.
ing Sl,SO0. They took about $40 worth
of stamps from the postoftice, which is
in the building, and escaped, followed
by a posse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
MAcHEN ENDS HIS STORY
And His Wife Shows Her Devotion to Him
in Court-Defense Rests Its

7
Washington, Feb. 12.-After occu-
plying the stand for three full days Au-
gust w. Machen, in the poltal trial.
concluded his testimony and the de-
Tense announced that it rested its
case. When the trial was resumed
Machen was cross-eXamineed regard
ing the introduction of rural free de-
livery boxes, which brought forth the
answer that they were a necessity,
and he explained that previously to
their being installed cigar boxes, bird
cages and even boots had been used
us receptacles for mail.
Machen fecited the circumstances
surrounding the interview with him in
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow's office, and said that at that
time he regarded Bristow as his per-
sonal enemy. He was under great
strain and tension, lie said, and this,
together with the knowledge that
Bristow was unfriendly to him, caused
him studiously to avoid answering any
questions touching his personal affairs.
When he stepped from the stand his
wife embraced and Kissed him.
Des Moines. Ia, Feb. l3.-lnteresr
In the famous Rainsbarger murder
case, which attracted attention nearly
score of years ago, has been revived
by hearing before the committee on
pardons. An application was made
Tor parole for Nathan and Frank
halnsbargcr, who are serving life
terms In the pcnitcntlary for the muir
DER OF Enoch johnson. five miles from
Eldora, on tho night of Nov. 1S, 1891.
johnson was under indictment for
countcrfelting and out on bail. The
Rainsbargers put up security to make
the bail good After Johnsons re-
lease they secured $4,000 insurance on
his life and conspired to secure body
to represent 1t rs his. johnson was to
go west while they secured the insur-
ance. On the night in question they
met him by appointment In a lonely
spot and killed him with brass
knuckles. Then they fastened the
body to horse to create the impress
sion that the horse kicked him to
death. Nathan was tried and SEN
fenced for life, but secured new trial.
Frank received life sentence, and
on the second trial Nathan also re-
ceived life sentence.
A petition was presented to the leg
islature for the parole of both. To
this a large remonstrance also was pre-
scented, and the case was heard during
the afternoon. Walter Weaver an at
torney of Iowa Falls, represented the
petitioners. Mrs. Haley, former wife
of Frank Rainsbarger, who was also
daughter of Johnson, the murdered
man, appeared before the committee
and protested against the parole. Ac.
ton In the case wns postponed to the
next session of the committee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-02-17
JAP cREErs UP IN THE NIGHT
His Torpedo Boats Account for Three or
the Muscovite's Ships.

His Torpedo Bonts Account for Three OF
the Muscovite's Ships.
London, Feb. 10.-The following
dispatch is from Chefoo, dated, Feb.
o: 1.-THE steamer Columbia has ar
rived from Port Arthur. A member of
her crew tells this story of the naval
battle there. The Columbia was lying
in the roadstead, surrounded by four
teen Russian battleships and cruisers.
AT 11:30 O'Clock Monday night a severe
shock was felt ON board the Columbia.
The Russians Immediately commenced
to operate scafchlights, and opened
fire towards the sea. The firing
lasted only short time. At O'Clock
more shocks We're felt and the Rus
SLAMS again commenced firing.
The japanese did not return the
fire. AT , O'Clock two Russian battle
ships went in and We're beached across
the entrance of the harbor. They We're
soon followed by a Russian cruiser,
which also was beached. None of the
vessels was damaged above the water
line. More shocks from torpedoes were
felt during the early morning and then
all was quiet. This morning the Rus
sian forts opened fire on the Japanese
fleet, which was about three miles dis
tant. The Japanese vessels returned
the fire, hitting several of the Russian
ships, but doing little damage
"The Russian fire fell short. The
two battleships disabled are the Pol
tava, and Czarevitch. The disabled
armored cruiser Boyiam and the
grounded battleships block the ell
trance to the harbor, preventing gun
boats from going out and battleshlps
and cruisers from going in and get
ting coal. Besides this Japan has
the Russian gunboats Variag and
koretz, caught at Chemulpo.
"The japanese feet was under the
''1m111ssses~Sice Admiral Togc The.
Columbia steamed away while the bat.
tie was in progress. but later saw the
japanese fleet leave. 1t consisted of
sixteen or seventeen vessels"