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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
LANDS lpEs OF THE PAST.


One-Sided as the Latest.
In the history of this country there
have been political landslides besides
that of Nov. 8 last. Thomas Jeqerson
was elected President In 1904 by 1872
votes to IA for Charles @. Pinckney,
the Federalist candidate. In 1920 the
reelection Of James Monroe would
have been unanimous except for the
desire of one elector to reserve to
Washington the exclusive honor Of a
unanimous choice. Accordingly one
vote was cast for John Quincy Adams,
the remaining 231 votes being given to
Monroe. Andrew Jackson's second
election in 1882 was by vote of 218
to 40 for Henry Clay. Martin Van
Buren, defeated William Henry Har-
rison four years later by ITO to IS;
and at the following election the ta-
bles were turned by vote Of 234 to
60 In favor of Harrison. The next two
elections were closer; but in 1852
Franklin Pierce defeated Winfield
Scott by vote of 254 to 40.
Lincoln defeated Mcclellan in 1864
by an electoral vote Of 212 to q, al
though this result was greatly dispro-
portionate to the popular vote, which
was divided: Lincoln, 2,216,O67; Nc
Clellan, 1908, 725. Grant defeated Sey-
mour In 1868 by PA to 80 votes. The
only electoral plurality since the great
war, to exceed that for Roosevelt was
obtained by Grant over Greeley in
1872. Grants vote was 2s8 and Gree
ley's AZ. The death Of Greeley oc-
Cured between the dates Of the popu-
lar election and the casting OF the elec-
storal vote and the Greeley electors Of
five States cast their votes for Thomas
A. Hendricks.
Cleveland's election in 1892 was by
great electoral plurality. The divis-
ion was: Cleveland, 277; Harrison,
F. Z Y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

amount Of calculation, with proper
instruments, is necessary before the
exact position of ship in mid-ocean
can be determined. A Georgia man
claims to have invented an instrument
which, when mechanically and prop
erly adjusted and exposed to the sun,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

ooh, my!" groaned the tramp, who
had been induced to saw little wood,
dis is hard work, lady"
WELL" replied the Boston lady,
you know the scriptures say man
must earn his bread by the-er-per
spiration OF his brow "-Phllae
phia Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

Many Of those who take journey
over the ocean wonder how the off,
GERS Of the ship know where they
are with nothing but compass to
guide them. Few know what great
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Not FIT for outdoor Use.

Annette Shall throw away these
stockings, ma'amselle? They are worn
out at the top.
Miss Flatiron- oh, my, no. Annettel
They'll do to wear-in the house.
Town Topics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

"Bragley says when he went abroad
he was sick going and coming back,
too"
"Huh! 1t might console him to
know that esn't as sick as the
people ", Sad to listen to him
talk 80, rip."-Philadelphia
Pres...
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

1t is an indication that He
the engagement whe1. She g
training for a nurse while
over it,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

There are two complaints which can
usually be made Of every woman: She
has too much patience with her sonsL
and not enough with their father.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
HIS FORTUNE IN AN ORCHID.
Steward of Sugar Steamship Be
lievcs He Has Found Lost Species,

Steward of Sugar Steamship Be.
lieves He Has Found Lost Species.
The steward of the sugar steamer
Ahergeldie, which, after doubling the
Cape of Good Hope, has tied up at the
Arbuckle refinery, near the foot of
Pearl street, Brooklyn, believes he has
a specimen of long-lost valuable or
child.
Through the taste of the steward for
orchids Captain Keith's dining room
became the attractive shelter Of rare
horticultural exhibit.
If the stewards surmise, based on
the description Of the bloom which the
natives gave him., are correct, he ex-
poets to become so wealthy that he
can buy up half the top-priced orchids
IN England and corner the market.
At Macassar, the chief port OH the
Island of Celebes, the Abergeldie's
steward, H. Dedekind, was presented
by Chinese clerk with an orchid
Seeding, which he planted in gravel
within a cocoanut husk.
The Macassar Seeding is developing
finely, and in Eve years will break
out, said the Chinaman, into white
blossoms, and may then be worth $500.
At Sourabaya native came OF
shore with palms, and the steward
asked him If he could fetch some or
chids. A few days later the native re-
turned with some parasitic seedlings
growing ont of moss on the rind Of a
tree.
The collector had detached the bark
with moss and orchid. The Malay said
that he had collected the specimens
Mt the risk of his life. having robbed
the graveyard Of a village near Soura.
baya to get the unpromising looking
roots.
From the description Of the gorgeous
bloom to come, Dedekind believes it to
be an orchid which accidentally arriv-
ed in England fifty years ago from ar
unknown origin and was lost.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

145. Cleveland's popular plurality was
nearly 100000 McKinley's second de.
feat of Bryan was also overwhelming.
The electoral vote was 292 to 1855. and
the popular vote 7,21s,353 to 6,357 .sO7.
Chicago Daily News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

For Releasing Runaway Horse.
There seems very little danger Mt
present of the automobile supplant-
ing the horse, as is claimed by some,
either for driving for pleasure and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
THE END OF THE CHASE.

S44x1ASA9s Is
It was one Of those dull, gray days
Of later autumn, which so often brings
suddenly to its close season Of sum.
mer warmth and brightness, The
woods resounded solemnly at every
wind, the fields were dull and ex-
pressimless green. There was that
uhmistakable hook Of change in ev-
erything which Affects the sensitive
nature as the subtle marks of age
might do, noticed for the first time
on some familiar and beloved face.
John Houston emerged from the
woods and stood absently leaning
upon his gun as he contemplated the
long stretch Of meadowland before
him. He dreaded the tramp; undeni-
ably he was growing old. His mirror
sshad affirmed the hct beyond contra
dtction that very mornlngIrne iittie
square looking-glass before which he
had shAved himself In his own room
In the one inn Of Mapleton. Why
had he come to this place? he ques-
toned. Ostenstbly for hunting, put
what did he care for hunting! me
boys would have laughed to see his
clumsy attempts at the game. He
had been wise enough not TO bring
any of them along.
He was tired OF his friends, wear
led to the death OF the CLUB. worn 70
the verge OF satietf 'Nfth travel, and
unreconcilable to mis- bache.or apart
ments-th'eir hollowness was worse
than the hollowness 'oi the Wooos' ne
had not even brought his valet, the
man bored him 50 with his automatic
attentions. He wanted to go back 70
his youthful days again. when wealth
had been only dream, but there mad
been something infinitely better IN
his life. His physician Lad SAID tnaN
he must have rest. He knew 1t was
not rest he needed, put stir-tne BUT
Of life.
Often in these days he was tempted
to adopt child. When sammy
Houston's wife died he had made .
high bid for the little ooy-there was
something in the child's eyes that
made him think OF what he had lost
out Of life-but Sammy wouldn't lot
the baby go.
4 know I'm poor" the young man
said, "but I can take care OF my BOY.
He's all I've got to remember her BY.
He had not urged the matter. al
though he had felt his life would be
more empty than Sans without the
chtd-sam had the memory OF MS
love.
He knew the men about town, the
young mon, all envied him-longed to
attain his position, his wealth and SO.
ciel standing. He hoped they would
keep on doing 90. and never know
how small the Whole thing seemed
to him as he stood at the edge OF the
Mapleton woods this dark autumn az
ternoon.
It had been misting at intervals all
day, and the thickly strewn leaves
that In the morning had drifted on
aromatic blasts, first this way, tnen
that, we're quiet now, and sodden. The
wind was rising again, the mist ne
coming keenly palpable. Jonn Hous
ton knew t was setting IN 1or nign'
OF long-menaced downpour. The rheu
matte chills were creeping with Icy
clutches up and down his back Ht
felt he must be moving, for . siege
Of govt in place like Mapieton would
be unbearable. As he started for
ward, something gray, feather!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14
Time for Serious Iteficctiop.

= WHeH uuVS young HiHH COMMENCE
first to think seriously Of marriage?'
Usually about two months after
he's married. Philadelphia Inquirer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-14

II have been all my lie ON wild
goose chase" he cried, impetuously.
She rose, too, the old humorous ten
derness on her face and in her eyes.
But you have found your old gray
goose at last she said.-Grace Adele
Pierce, in Los Angeles Times.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

What a contemporary calls "a sensible woman" has been writing about the books that children read, and some of her remarks prove that she is entitled to the distinction given her. She says that many people think with pity of children of former days who had nothing to read but the Bible and Pilgrims Progress. but she thinks they were no worse off for it, and she isn't far wrong. Of course there are many good and wholesome books written for children, and from the reading of which they must derive benefit as well as instruction. but any one who will only look over the books that fall into children's hands. especially the boys, must see the injury such literature is bound to inflict on the opening mind of childhood and youth. A pure food law, and a pure drug law may do good. but a pure book law would not come amiss, if properly drawn and fairly enforced.
 It would not do to have such law drawn and enforced in the spirit of ex- treme asceticism or puritanism. We would not like to see the children of the present bound down to the Bible and Bunyans great work. much good as such reading would do them. They can hardly read those books too much for their own good, but light reading of an elevating and instructive nature will not hurt them if indulged in moderation. But there are books as we have said, which we have seen children of both sexes reading, which should have been burned as soon as they left the press. The lady in question declares that in future her chill dren shall read nothing but grown-up people's books" She says they will find something to understand in such books. and" she adds, some of the children's books pass my comprehension" !" We agree with her in that last sentence. Some of them are not to be comprehended and the harm they do may not be measured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
Convention Should Put Aside Planks
 Publicly Disapproved.

Nashville American.
 If the National Convention wants pub lie support for its platform and nominees 1t must act along conservative lines in making the former and select a man for President who will outweigh his opponent in the scale of intellectually and states manship. Roosevelt is not the ableSt or most popular man in the Republican par ty, but 1t will be no easy task to bea | him. The great independent vote can turn the scale either way, and 1t Is this vote that must be considered in platform and candidate-making. The country is tired strenuosity in the chief representative of the opposition.
 If the St. Louis Convention will put aside those issues which bear the stamp of public disapproval, and will adopt d platform founded upon real issues it will have a chance to succeed. It should de- clare for bimetalism the gold and silver of the fathers: favor a sweeping revision of the present unjust tariff laws; demand the greatest freedom for the inhabitants of our new possessions; urge the enact ment of laws to suppress those combina tions of capital which bear heavily upon the people, without endangering the Sta- bility of other combinations which are proving beneficial; oppose entangling ll- dances with foreign nations; demand d rigid investigation of the postal and oth- CT departments of the Government; de- clare for an income tax, and the most rigid economy in public expenditures, and put up the right sort of candidates. the people will flock to it's stadard.
 But as sure as the sun rises, If the rad icals dictate platform and nominees it will be beaten before 1t reaches the firing line Democracy'S only chance to defeat Roosevelt lies in the lack o: public con fidence in his ability and judgment. This opportunity will go for naught If the Democrats try to meet him with another radical standing on a radical platform.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29
TUESDAY, MARCH ae, 1904.
THE TIME NOT YET.

That was a significant, but not uneX- pected statement sent out from Wash ington last week that the Republican majority refuses to allow a full investi- gation of the Postoffice Department. '"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under Heaven" said the wise man of Israel almost thirty cen turies ago, and the saying still holds good. Especially is it true of Republi- can politicial affairs. The time to look into and expose official mismanagement by members of that party is evidently not just before an important election.
 There has never been a party or an administration in control of our govern ment which had as much to say about honest government, punishment of dis honest officials and the like, as the pres ent one. There has never been an ad- ministration which did less to insure honest government than the present one. going down through his assistants and advisors we are continually treated to lectures and protestations about punish ing the rascals, about exposing malfeas- ance and misfeasance, and about bring ing corrupt officials to justice. The newspapers are full of It, and the Re publican papers continually harp on the alleged activity of the administration in its work of exposure and punishment. One of the maxims of Publius Syrus was: Tt is easy for men to talk one thing and think another" It fits the Republican leaders exactly.
 It may be that some Democratic Con- gressmen will be affected by a thorough investigation of postal affairs, but they are not trying to stave off inquiry. It is the Republicans who are playing at nest hiding and they will probably succeed in keeping matters quiet until the next session of Congress. Then the battle of ballots will have been fought and won, and there will not he so much danger. If the result is favorable to the party in power they will take 1t as an endorse ment of their acts and will not care whether an investigation is made or not. If the party is defeated they will proba- bly, think they have nothing more to lose and will try to obtain some credit by ex- posing alleged rascality. But this is not the time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29

ion the Republicans of the First Con- gressional District in Rhode Island are preparing to recapture the seat in Con- gress which they lost two years ago. Tn the .lelection of 1900 Mir. Melville Bull, Republican candidate for Congress In the First District, received 16,966 votes to 9.Ss1 cast for Mir. Charles E. German. his Democratic competitor. In 1902 MT, Bull was again the Republican candidate, re- ceiving 14.535 votes. The Democratic can didate, Mir. D. L. D. Granger. had 15,1ss votes and was elected. MT. Bull will run for Congress this Fall and expects to make the district Republican again. Mir. Hearst has scattered fire-brands enough in the State to justify the Republican hope.
 Although Mir. Hearst Is not a represen- tative of Democratic principles. and the party without the stimulating suggestion of his expenditures would in no part of the country have expressed desire for his nomination, he may get a good deal of private satisfaction out of his well-ad- vertised candidacy. The Democracy gets out of 1t nothing but damage and dis- credit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29
Millionaire's wife A Novelist

Mrs Clarence Mackay whose novelette,, The Stone of Destiny" has given this young wife of a multi-milllonaire citizen- snlp Tn the republic of letters, wrote the story In log cabin situated a mile from her luxurious palace home Harbor Hill, at hoslyh, L. I. The tiny workshop Is htted With mission furniture and deco rated With newspaper cartoons. The most important object in the place Is a typewrting machine on which Mrs. Mackay wrote the story with her own talr hngers. In fine weather she walked to ana from her secluded workshop and a young matron with some years to hcI. credit on the sunny side Of 8G She is not over tond of society and its exactions, William R. Travers. the famous wit, was ner grandfather, and her Rreat-grand- son. ''ii
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29
E, 6. FOWLER'S CONFIDENCE
 IN HY0MEI.
Not a Penny Ne:d Be Paid Unless Ii Cures You of Catarrh.

Use Hyomei and be cured of catarrh, " says E. G. Fowler. When q responsible business house like this comes out and advertises that Hyomei will not cost l penny unless 1t does all that Is claimed for 1t. it shows what remarkable conri- dence they have in this scientific medical treatment
 A complete Hyomei outfit consists of a neat inhaler, that Can be carried in tho pocket or purse, a medicine dropper and a bottle of Hyomei, and costs but $1.
 The inhaler lasts a lifetime and when extra bottles of Hyomei are needed. they can be obtained for soc.
 This treatment does away with all dis agreeable and dangerous stomach dosing. Breathed through the Hyomei inhaler for a few minutes four time a day, 1t i'm pregnates every particle of air with germ killing and health-glving balsams. In thIs way 1t cures the most chronic and deep seated catarrhal diseases of the air pas sages and respiratory organs.
 The user Is the sole judge whether Fly omei is to be paid for or not. If 1t does moi help. E. c. Fowler will cheerfully re- turn the money and 1t will not cost a nanny4 9)-tu-thu-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29
Interesting Immigration Statistics.


 Prior to 1880 the nations of Western Europe, Great Britain, Germany and the Scandinavian countries furnished over 80 per cent of all our immigrants, the high est class that we could hope for. Hunga- ", Italy, Poland and the other countries of Eastern Europe furnished less than 1 per cent From 1881 to 1890 the ratio changed slightly. but still Western Euro peans were greatly in the majority. From Germany alone we drew 100000 citizens inside of ten years. Lately conditions have changed. Eastern Europeans and Asiatics send us 75 per cent of our immi- grants (so-called Europeans), while Vest ern Europe sends us but "A per cent. In 1901, for instance, Austro- -Hungarlans. Slovaks, Croatians, Poles and Magyars to the number of 1l4,OOO came in, while l36, GOO Italians honored us with their transfer of ''alles glance" In Juy. of last year, 67,5SS people of all nations immi- grated into this country. From 1921 to 1903, both inclusive, the total number of immigrants that have come into the United States aggregates 21,265,73. equal to one-fourth of the present population of the entire country. This immense in Aux of population includes almost every nationality under the sun. Europe fur nished 93 per cent, the Western hemis- phere furnished 4.5 per cent, and China and all other countries 2.5 per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29

The Philadelphia Record intimates that the reason Congress is anxious for an early adjournment is because it has be- come a superflpous body since President Roosevelt substitutes his decree for legis- lation." Perhaps that is one reason. but there are two others. Many of the num- bers want to be at home to look after their political fences which are liable to have big holes knocked in them Then the Republicans are afraid that if the session holds on something will be said or done that will hurt their party $ chances before the country in November They don't want to take any chances
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29
6c$sip Of men
 and n1atterS
Rasehall Score Board.

hope" said man yesterday, who Is interested in baseball and who never lets chance slip by to see the National game, T hope that if they do play ball at Highland Park this season. they will make. the score board or the -hgures large enough to be easily and plainly seen from the bleachers. l think 1t would be good Idea to have the numbers marked ln black letters on white tin squares which could be fixed on the score board. They could be put on and taken off at will and I think would be better than having the figures chalked up. have seen the figures on the score board at the ball park last season washed off the board by little shower which came up and interrupted the game for a few minutes and after the board became damp the figures could hardly be distin- guished. Whether tin or chalk. though: hope they will be large enough and plain enough for the men on the bleach CTS to see them It makes no difference to me whether ball is played at Highland Park or Pickett Springs. but think some change should be made wherever the game Is played"
 And then he went into an argument about Montgomerys chances to win the pennant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29
Other Names suggested.

Editor The Advertiser:
 The name contest seems to he on and I quickly follow my illustrious friend. Dr. Stakely.
 My own position Is one of neGation rather than affirmation.
 It may be difficult to find a dozen pe0- pie agreed as to the name of the new hotel ought to have. but am quite sure the whole community is of one mind As to the name It ought not to have. The Exchange-old or new-carries too many evil memories to be perpetuated: 1t was never specially appropriate, and while in the distant past 1t may have had sentimental associations, they certainly can have no force at present. To retain the old name would carry the necessity Of an explanation and an apology, and We know what happens to dog with a bad name.
 As to the new name, 1t should be eu- pnunious. of distinction and of signifl- canoe
 Our Indian tribes have left us a herit- age of beautiful names, and from among them we should find one of distinction and of meaning. and I venture to suggest four, believing that the choice of any Une of them would be merely a question of personal taste: Cherokee. Tallapoosa, l katoma, CahaWba.
 G. W. Cralk. | Montgomery March &
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-29
PARKER WOULD RESIGN.
Holds He Could Not Talk Politics
 While Still a Judge.

AAOAOS AS Sou4u NOL 4dIh 6O11L1CS
 While Still a Judge.
 Albany Special to New Yo~k Times
 If Judge Alton B. Parker receives the Democratic nomination for Pre- ;ident he will resign as Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals in order that he may feel that, without impropriety. he may give free expression to his opinions on all sub Jects which may become issues in the campaign This is the information which comes from those who enjoy the confi- dence of the Judge
 Democrats in all parts of the country nave tried' to secure an expression of opinion from the Judge on the issues of the coming presidential contest. To all such persons the reply of the Judge has been that as long as he-remained on the bench he would not engage in political controversy
 He feels. therefore. it is said. that thera VIII be only one course open if the Dem- ocratic nomination should come to him, and that will be to at once resign his iu- dlclal position, so that he may speak out manner. '0 0i''
 Judge Parker's term as Chief Judge of the Court Of Appeals would not expire untll December 31, 1911. He has, there lore. over seven years still to serve,