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Bisbee daily review., 1904-10-29
4 WESTERN ISSUE

A37 ooAAAoA--HAAeAt oA ceNoNei ID | disposed to mildly protest because William J. Bryan. of Neblasta, ard | Dsrid S. Rose. of Wisconsin. are eaIn- est advocates of the election of Mari | cus A. Smith as delegate to congress from Arizona. Our Prescott Republi- can contemporary. explains itself this way;
 Two prominent democrats of the na- ton, W. J. Bryan and Mayor Rose. of Milwaukee. have entered the political field of Arizona, SO far as long range expressions figure. Each is desirous 10 see Mark Smith elected as a delegate to congress and the democratic press of the territory is taking up the Wiscon- sin and Nebraska echo in wholesale manner. Theirs is but a question of personal regard entertained for the Ari- zonan, and it is perfectly proper that such sentiments should prevail. On the same basis, so do all Arizonans agree, so far as his personality is to be considered. But when it comes to 8 question of drawing ths line on the material advantages his candidacy is to be weighed again. and what his in- cun. bency of the office has given the territory in the past the prominent non-residents are very much in the shade, ana they are simply desirous of sacrificing the interests of this terri tory at the expense of genial and whole souled fellowship"
 We would liKe to remind the Jour nal Miner that MT. Bryan served sev sral years in congress as 8 colleague of Marcus 4. Smith, and had ample op- portunity to measure his influence and capacity. MT. Bryan is a national figure. He views the horizon of poli- tics from a lofty e m thence, and in his measurement of men and issues he does not confne himself to the narrow scope ot the state of Nebraska. Twice the candidate of the democratic party for the presidency, and still one of the greatest and most influential states men in the country, with larger per sonal following. perhaps, than any other individual in the United States, Mir. Bryan keeps in touch not only with current questions of public poll
 cy, but with those issues that may have
 potent influence in the future gov ernment of the country.
 Mr. Bryan is well aware that the attempt of the republican party tC
 merge Arizona with New Mexico il one state, is for the purpose of dimin ishing the future power of the west 1T the senate of the United States, anC in the electoral college. The statesmen
 ofNew England are able and farseeing
 It is their steady aim to preserve th' power of their own section in the fed
 eral gosernmennt. As old England hal
 made India, Canada, Iceland, Australia, South Africa and Egypt bear tribute
 toEngland,s so the New England states
 men have managed up to his tim
 through the national taxing system tC
 make the south and west bear tributi
 to New England. Tn order to maintain 3 her power. New England is opposed t' 2 the creation of any more states in th' west, if possible. and if the negativ' z policv fails. to narrowing the infiu
Bisbee daily review., 1904-10-29

A vote for Fowler is a vote for joint statehood with New Mexico, and irri- gation scandals, but 10 irrigation; a vote for Mark Smith IS vote for single statehood or DO statehood, for irrigation and for no sale of govern ment lands to corporations.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-10-29

The democratic candidates will be at St. David again tonight. After the speaking big ball will follow in the hall c. A. Taylor and Frank Hare are said to have charge of the arrangements tor the ball. They are both favorites with the ladies.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-10-29

Mark Smith has done nothing for Arizona during the twelve years in which he has represented Arizona iD
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
Russian Weddings.

In no country in the world, saws the
author of "Wooings and Weddings in
Many Climes.'" is. the tie between
brother and sister closer than 1t is in
Russia. The brother is regarded as
her guardian equally with the father
and as her protector even more.
In many districts when the groom
comes to claim his bride her brother
places himself beside her and with
n stout staye or drawn sword pre-
vents the groom's approach. The
twain often engage in much poetical
barter, in which the bride incites her
brother to extort goodly price for
herself, her veil and her beauty.
Upon the wedding day the groom
comes to her parents house and claims
his bride. Then there is touching
little bit of ceremony, one of those
pretty human comedies which are
called empty shows and FORMS" but
are written in warm, tender emotions.
The maiden kneels before her par
ents and asks them to pardon her for
any and every offense toward them OF
which she may ever have been guilty.
They lift her up and kiss herr. then
they together offer her bread and salt,
which signifies that while they live
they will not see her lack the neces-
saries of life.
When she leaves the house Its door
is left open to signify that she may re.
turn when she Will; that her glrlhood's
home is still hers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01

10, 1903. the First Consul discussed
the proposition with Tallyrand and
Marbois, who, 1t appears, was the first
to suggest to Napoleon the sale Of
the whole of Louisiana. AT daybreak
that day, the Consul, having received
alarming dispatches from England,
summoned Marbois, and in the course
of the conference, exclaimed:
Il renounce Louisiana. Negotiate
for its cession. Don't wait for Mon
roe. want 100000 francs; for less,
l will not treat. Acquaint me day by
day, hour by hour, with your progress.
Keep Talleyrand informed"
Bargaining Over the Sale.
On this very day Monroe arrived.
Livingston had been asked by Mar
bois If the United States desired the
whole of Louisiana and he answered,
NO" Certainly his instructions did
not warrant any other answer. Mon
roe was surprised when he heard the
willingness of Napoleon to sell the vast
domain. His instructions did not war
rant him negotiating for such an en-
pire. but he quickly saw that 1t would
end considerable annoyance along our
Western borders and would make for
peace. He was willing TO negotiate
without instructions and began to do
so. The price given the American en-
voys was 1OO,0Oo,000 francs. This was
considered exorbitant. and then the ne.
gotiations became n mere piece of bar
gaining on each side.
This continued at intervals for a
week, when, on April II, the First Con-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01

nut. vans and sweet potatoes-along
with fresh and sour milk, butter shea
nut SHUTTER, dried and fresh meat;
while the livestock market was we'll
represented by fowls, turkeys, goats,
sheep, cattle. horses and donkeys. even
solitary camel being present. Cow
rie shells land occasionally Maria Te-
resa dollars are used as standard
of value.
A magnificent war horse was pa
raded for sale at 2,5OO,OOO cowries, our
equivalent being about f4O to ESQ. Use
full mounts can. however be obtained
from anything over Flo. Along with
the aforementioned principal articles
are also found the kola nut, a most
highly priced luxury, coming. as it
does. over thousand miles from the
hinterlands of the gold coast and
Ashanti anthony ,.or dyeing eyelids).
tin and iron represent the metals; salt
and natron from Lake Chad, besides
articles Of foreign import, which are
of infiniteslmal value compared to the
natural produce, and mainly consist
of copper wire, cloth, knives. sword
blades, razors, needles, beads, etc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
APeraonal Dictinn..x

A visitor the other day at the studio
Of Peter Newell, the artist who makes
the quaint pictures of goggle-eyed
children, observed a large, new die
tionary on table. He was casually
glancing through it when he noticed
that the section under the letter N
came before that under NJ.
"Why. see here. Newell" he ex-
claimed, whats the matter with your
dictionary comes before NJ? Get
1t on the bargain counter?"
ooh, no." replied Mr.. Newell, leis.
urely, shutting one eye and surveying
the drawing he was working on, meth
ing Of the sort. You see, when first
went to school out in Illinois l some.
how got 1t into my head that N came
before NJ, so all through life I've gone
on repeating the alphabet, Il, N. NJ,
o. and SO on. It's always made me-
lots Of trouble in looking up words
in the dictionary, so when l got this
one 1 just took It around to the bind
er's and had the two letters shifted
about to fit my own impressions. One
might as well be as comfortable as
possible in this life."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
"Alebbe Hank is right, after all."-
indianapolis Sun.
on THE STREET in JAPAN.
Some of the Experiences of the Fo
ciRner In Mikado,s Land.

Some of the Experiences of the For
cianer In Mikado's Land.
When ones work is done there is
left the mild excitement of walking up
the great alimentary canal of Nikko,
says writer in The World To-day.
All that is done in Nikko may be seen.
On the veranda of n house madam is
having her bath, her head sticking up
above the steaming water. The young
sters In their. original suits are mailing
you, "Sinko san, ohiyo!' ''Mr Stran.
ger, good-day." An array of great
gilt lotus flowers and leaves on long
stems shows that a member of the
family is dead. In the front room, I'M
protected from the street, one sees the
square kagolike box in which, with
knees against the breast, the last jour.
ney is taken. A beyy of gayly dressed
geisha girls, with attendants carrying
kotos and samisens, are bound for
some dinner or entertainment, their
hair black and shiny and filled with
bright ornaments, their faces anu
necks white with rice powder and
their lower lips bright with scarlet
paste They are chattering In the
shrill. penetrating voices which are.
peculiar to them.
- The merchant steps from his shop
to tell YOU he has some new kake-
mona or carving to show, antiques
from 300 years old to those SO recent
that the lacquer is hardly dry. .Step
In, sir" cries young man waving his
hand in the air as he paints with an
imaginary brush an imaginary picture
"and see how Japanese artist uses his
brush" He hanus you his card and
you are pleased to read the motto Of
his house is Earnest is the best pol
ICY" II was waiting for you," says
a pretty girl, smiling. "Will you please
come in my shop? l have brack rack
err and red racker trays. Yes, very
pretty" She spends all her time in
front Of her shop between the two
bridges. II she sees one cross either
bridge she is already waiting when
he has crossed. No one escapes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
b<1<D<11<1<1<1<1<1<o~4<1< s<1<1311s1n<,no0
Tie STORY Of LOUISIANA.
How Napoleon Weaken England to the United State.
Territory Larger the the Thirteen Colonies.

Lucien Bonaparte, younger broth
er Of Napoleon. called upon their eld-
est brother Joseph one evening early in
the year of 1903 with the intention of
accompanying him to theater. Lu.
Glen was late, and rs he dashed into
the room, Joseph, only taking time to
occasionally chide him on his tardt-
ness, told him that the General, MS
they called the First Consul, wished
to ALLEVIATE Louisiana.
"Bah!" exclaimed Lucien incredu-
lousy; who would buy 1t from him?"
1.-THE Americansm
Lucien was thundcrstruck. for only
the year before he had negotiated the
Treaty Of San Ildefonso by which
Spain retroceded the vast territory
west Of the Mississippi which she had
held since 1892
1.-THE idea!' he exclaimed. "If he
could wish it, the Chambers would
not consent to it."
"And, therefore," chimed in Joseph,
"he expects to do without their con-
sent. That is what he replied to me
when 1 said to him, as you do now.
that the Chambers would not consent
to It."
Lucien could not believe 1t, but he
was not the only one of that mind at
that time President Jefferson, who
had sent an envoy to buy New Or
leans. could not have dreamed Of such
a thing. and Monroe, subsequently
President Of the United States, who
had crossed the Atlantic especially in
had crossed the Atlantic especially in
structed to buy New Orleans, was as
,tonished at the turn of the tide. Tho
next day Lucen called on the First
Consul and had a talk with him while
ho was in his bath, conversation.
which has become historical. After he
had been there while and had heard
nothing Of Napoleon's latest project,
Joseph was admitted.
well. brother" began the First
Consul, addressing the newcomer. 80
you have not spoken to LucienW
about what?" said Joseph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01

sui made an official announcement to
the Pope and others that In conse-
quence Of England's violation Of the
Peace Of Amiens, France was involved
In war with her. The time for action
had arrived. Napoleon insisted that
his Ministers sell. There were Amer
lean claims against France for dam.
ages inflicted few years before dur.
ing what was practically war with
the United States. so 1t was finally de-
cided that the United States should
give France eO.OOO.O 900 francs. 10000
600 Of which were to be allowed for
paying the American claimants.
Napoleon was sorry to have to aban-
don his colonial idea, but he knew
1t was lost to him, and the 10000, 600
francs he would receive would be use.
full in the war. When the negotiations
were completed he observed exult-
ingly:
II have given England maritime
rival which will sooner or later hum.
Bile her pride"
The treaty was signed on April 40.
and on May 10 the First Consul rati.
fled the French copy. The United
States Congress ratified the treaty
October II. the same year.
The Federalists were naturally in
censed at the purchase, and there wers
many outbursts in and out Of Con-
gress, but the treaty ratified, the Pres
ident was indicated, and $4,000
square miles were added to the United
States at cost of about 31a cents an
acre. The territory which Napoleon
practically threw at the United States
has become almost the granary Of the
world, and by Its acquisition the Ore
gon Territory became possible, with it,
outlet on the Pacific. The whole trans.
action was accomplished by every one
concerned in 1t disobeylng instructions
or acting without authority. Napoleon
usurped his authority and. as usual,
showed the Chambers he was master:
Livingston and Monroe clearly exceed
ed their instructions. and Jefferson,
although strict constructionist, was
shown to have ignored the Constitu.
f}on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
IHE RoMP eEFoRE BED.

When Bessie gets her nightie on and
wants to romp with me,
And lodges here and scurries there, and
shouts with baby glee,
I wouldn't change my fortune for the
state of any king,
wouldn't give her love for all the joys
that wealth may bring!
Her laugh Is sweeter than the song Of
any sylvan brook,
And see Gods best promise in her
sinless, happy look
Her little toes, all pink and white. APP
pear and disappear.
As, dancing round me with delight she
calls me daddy dear"
I catch her fondly in my arms and toss
her in the air.
And set her down to chase her as she
hurries round chair,
While mamma calls, Now, that will do!
You're catching cold, l know
ltstime that children were in bed!" We
never heed her, though,
And Bessie makes rush, while whoop
like savage chief,
And dodge away and keep it up till some
one comes to grief
know man whose lot is drawn
who'll catch it dreadfully
when Bessie gets her nightie on. and
comes to romp with me.
IS. p. kiser in Chicago Record Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
Spanish intendant at New Orleans,
hearing of the transfer of sovereignty

Spanish intendant at New Orleans,
hearing Of the transfer of sovereignty
to France, gave notice that New Or
leans would no longer be place of
deposit. This was in the latter part
Of 1902. In December Jefferson con-
veyed The information to Congress,
while throughout the country there
was great excitement.
Strange to relate, Congress acted
promptly and appropriated 100000
for the purchase from France of the
outlet of the Mississippi. Word was
sent to Livingston, the American Min
lister in France, who was Instructed to
bring about the purchase, II possible.
In order to make certain. Monroe was
dispatched as special envoy to France
and also to Spain.
Livingston began the negotiations,
but did not appear to make much head.
way. Tallyrand trifled with him
little, and when Monroe arrived he
was annoyed at not beng left alone
to conclude the negotiations. On April
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01

A parochial school will be built at
Nicola.
Iowa City Elks may build a $4,000
club house.
Daniel Lamb. prominent pioneer Of
central Iowa, is dead at Madrid.
Norwegian Lutherans have just dedi-
Gated new orphans home at Beloit.
The Hickman Scale Company Of Des
Moines has assigned. Liabilities $4,000.
The Fayette Reporter wants some
thing done with the numerous "drunks"
Of that town.
The DeMolay consistory of Scottish
Rite Masons voted to erect a $1,000 tenn
pie at Clinton.
Burglars stole 1900 cigars and other
merchandise from Anderson's general
store at Seney.
1t is reported that the Great Western,
has selected site for new passenger
depot at Fort Dodge.
Burlington's three hospitals are unable
to meet the requirements of that city
and another may be built.
The 2-year-old son Of Eastman Lord
OF Niles choked to death by getting a
foreign substance In Its windpipe.
Harold Boyer, 10 years old, of Red
Oak, was fatally injured by falling over
q wire stretched across the yard.
The Rebekah lodges Of Muscatine and
Louisa counties will hold their fifth an
nual joint session at Let's June 22.
A number Of revolvers were stolen
| from the store Of the Ottumwa Hnrd-
ware Company at Ottumwa. No clue.
L. ]. Aver, for the past three years
superintendent of the West Union
schools, has resigned and will study law.
Burglars robbed the general store OF
Mum 4 Co. at Granville, securing. II
Is said. large sum Of money. No clue.
The bids for the new horticultural
building at Ames College were rejected,
being considered too high by the trus-
tees.
Prof. Charles Koett has just com.
pleted a term Of fifty years as organist
Of st. Mary's Catholic Church at Ottum'
wa.
Herman France. an aged German
farmer whose home was near Newton
committed suicide by hanging. He was
Respondent.
The Iowa and Illinois Inter-urbar
Railway Company. which 10 building the
line between Clinton and Davenport, hal
decided to locate Its shops, power house
and onices in Clinton.
The Rockford Council has passed CT
ordinance prohibiting the running a
large Of fowls Of any description within
the city limits.
Greene has established a system, o.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
Apparatus for washing smoke.

A smoke-washing apparatus is in
successful use in London. 1t Is claim
ed that the apparatus does away with
the necessity for chimneys. as 1t pro-
duces the exact amount of draught re.
quired for complete combustion and
deprives the smoke of its noxious
properties. 1t consists Of an electric
ally-drven fan, which draws the
smoke from the fire and passes 1t
into stream Of water. which ex.
tracts the sulphurous and unconsum-
ed particles. 1t works automatically
and only requires that the water in
Its lower part should be changed at
regular intervals.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01

then the President, to look with hun
cry eyes to the West. After the Revo-
luton Great Britain coded by treaty
all the land belonging to the various
colonies east Of the Mississippi, which
river was the western boundary of the
new nation. The Spanish occupation
west of the river caused considerable
friction from time to time, and finally
permitted New Orleans to be place
or deposit for the jewellers along the
great river and granting free navi-
cation of that stream. Becoming fear
full lest the inhabitants of the United
States would swarm into the south
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
able to live the rest of their days with.
ont work are mon who uorLod Tho

able to live the rest of their days with
out work are men who worked the
hardest. Don't be afraid Of killing
yourself with work, my son. Men
cannot work SO hard as that on the
sunny side Of thirty. They die some
times, but 1t is because they quit
work at 9 p. m. and don't get home
until 2 a. IN. 1t is the interval that
kills. The work gives you an appe-
title for your meals; 1t lends solidlty
to your slumber; it gives you an ap-
preciation of holiday. There are
young men who do not work, my son,
but the world is not proud of them.
The great busy world does not even
know they are there. So find out what
you want to be and take of your coat
and make dust in the world. The
buster you are the less deviltry you
will be apt to get into. the sweeter
will be your sleep, the brighter and
happier your holidays, and the bet
ter satisfied will the world be with
you.-Robert ]. Burdette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01

= THE PANAMA
From left to
NJ In frontro W.
Davis Admiral ]. G. Walker chairnan) IN Burr.
organizing Of
the
Roosevelt juifes the
management OF the of
mission has had long experience in dealing with
engineering problems
nn canal commissions has
hand Major General
Admiral Walker represents bring
OF the commissions work the useful
erhor OF the philippines
engineer who supervised the construction
system William H Burr
verst
well former member two
he Of
mat the canal will be dealt with practical
m antiquities to but
call knowledge
and finance and of borers will be commission
not
best standards economy
administration Presidents
who will keep these ends in
achieving
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ern end of Louisiana and swamp the
Spanish colony, immigration was re-
stricted. The people of the West were
naturally mucn wrought over the Span
ish methods, and the United States
was forced to threaten demonstration
before matters grew better. While
these events were taking place France
gained control Of her old territory, but
not before grants of land there to
Americans had been refused by the
Spanish.
Essentially New Orleans must be-
come the property of the United States.
The decision was reached when the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
MARKET DAY IN AFRICA
Some of the Goods to Be Bought In
Nigeria.


In northern Nigeria there is very
general prosperity. due mainly to the
Hausa's undeniable industry in COM
mercial pursuits. says the London
Magazine of Commerce. Accounts of
market day in the town of Zaria are
very interesting. At least 10000 peo-
pie We're crowded together In n huge
square and in its neighboring streets,
SO that 1t was only with difficulty
horse and rider moved at all.
Everything appeared to be system
atically arranged, separate areas being
located, under head market men (who
also collect tax from merchants), for
produce of cotton, cloth. gutta percha
very little rubber. hides. leather and
leather work, ivory, ostrich feathers,
indigo and fiber; for foodstuffs Of va
rious cereals. such as Indian corn.
Guinea corn. millet, rice, barley. vege-
tables-such as onions, pumpkins,
ground nuts (the so-called monkey