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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

humanity. This embraces Americans
there for visiting and recuperatlng
purposes; half-breed Mexlcans. who
hang about the border on crime intent !;
Mexicans from both sides Of the line,
rangers patrolling the .debatable
ground" Indians from some of the
various reservations within mailing dis
lance. and the usually mixed popula-
ton Of a frontier town.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
Old tomato cans, pieces of tin, any
makeshift was welcomed where cooking
utensils were wanting
HI. Poetic HEAD.

"He's proud of being prematurely
gray. He thinks that calcimine effect
over his ears makes him look poetic"
well, 1t does remind me of a poem. =
s.What poem?"
"'when the Frost Is on the Pump.
kin. Cleveland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
SMALLEST OF BIRDS.

The golden crested wren is the
smallest not only of British but of
all European birds. Its average
weight is only about eighty grains
troy, SO that it would take seventy
two Of the bird to weigh a pound.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
FoRDlNo THE RIO eRANDE.
How Cattle Are Made to eros. III.
River At Eagle Pass.

Crossing the Rio Grande at Eagle
Pass, Tex. with n bunch of cattle Is
one Of the great sights Of the South
west. People in the North have little
realization Of the exciting scene which
can be enacted with a couple Of thou
sands Of steers plunging and believing
In the rapid current at the ford. II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
mile Of lnurky water between them and

mile Of nurky water between them and
the opposite shore.
Cattle making this ford are usually
from Mexico for some of the big
ranches in Preside or other counties
In southwestern Texas. But few 60
south as cattle. They re-enter Diaz'
dominions as dressed beef, etc. 1t is
generally known in Eagle Pass when a
bunch Is about 10 essay the ford. and
the banks of the stream are always
crowded with Heterogeneous mass of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

AOhhNhS0A EotVOuErls
In Republican circles .the man with
the dough- is received with more con-
sideration than "the man with the
muck rake"
1t is the man with the whitewash
brush, and not the man with the rake,
who is the dangerous factor in public
affairs, and who deserves a place in the
pillory.
The Republicans In Congress are d.
vided on every proposition that looks
towards reform, but they are all unit
ed on the pork bill" and for the old
flag and an appropriation
Democrats are getting together on
the good old principles laid down by
Jefferson, and are united on the Jack
son and Tllden war cries of "retrench-
ment and REFORM" and turn the ras-
calls out"
Republican Senators seem to dread
to vote on the Smoot case, and many
of them intend to repudIate the bargain
made with the Mormon church by Per-
| ry Heath In 1900, which gave the Re
publicans the electoral vote Of Utah.
The Coal Trust magnntes coolly In
form the public that If the miners are
allowed to have their way the price
of coal will be raised $1.2O ton. This,
however, Is only a threat to try and
turn public opinion against the de
mands of the miners, and Brother Baer
will discover that the coal consumers
are long suffering now winter is over,
but it will be well for the trust not to
be too oppressive and domineering, or
the worm may turn.
After three years OF breathless haste
at Panama, including the making Of a
revolution on Washington time, which
is some hours ahead Of Panama time,
no general plan for the construction of
the canal has been devised. There has
been some desultory digging and a
great deal of carefully considered ~
| Ing in and about the isthmus and the
canal. but SO far everything is up in
the air, the President having turned
oyer the Job of deciding upon the type
Of canal to Cousreaa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

Perhaps the only Republican in New
York who had strength enough with the
people to be elected governor of that
State next fall was Charles Z. Hughes.
President Roosevelt wouldn't like to
see Hughes elected governor, however,
lest he should become presidential
possibility in 1908. And so he has
shelyed Hughes by having him appoint
ed associate counsel In the coal trust
investigation. There Is convenient
shelf somewhere for every Republican
In New York who may be suspected of
popularity. Roosevelt is more prudent
than he seems to be- He knows how
easy it is to slide from the executive
office at Albany to the White House !;
and he doesn't want Republican
elected governor Of New York this year.
He will probably cause Odell to be nom
mated, and then treat him as he did
Wins in the Mayoralty contest last
year.
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to his agents any information, cannot
be prosecuted, however much they may
have offended against the law, the
whole expensive machinery of the gov.
ernment breaks down at the first ut.
tempt to run It.
II we had not been assured that
the administration was hot foot and
ardent after the trust magnates and
anxious to put the criminal ones In
stripes, 1t would be but fair to assume
that all the bullying had been for
political effect and to induce the cor
porations to come down and Interview
the chairman. or treasurer, or the Re-
publican national and Congressional
campaign committees on the amount
of the check necessary for immunity.
But perish the thought, y is almost a
sacrilege to think that 1.-THE honest
Republican administration" would
prove derelict to duty and false to the
people that have given such proof of
their devotion. No, we must put It
down to laundering and amateur states.
~ hate Termination.
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The Washington times., 1906-11-18
THRONGS VIEW DISPLAY
At MAYER & CO. s

An enthusiastic and interested crowd
throngsd the sidewalks all day yester-
day, in front of the windows OF Mayer
* Co, z09-4ll Seventh street northwest.
This IS considered one OF the most
novel and attractive window displays
ever shown in Washington. The win
dow represents a model kitchen, and
every feature is worked out IN perfect
detail Perhaps the most interest is
aroused by the beautiful and ingenious
MCDOug8u Kitchen Cabinet. which is
here shown In actual use by a demon
stTator who is cooking and baking in the
window.
There is also shown a fine gas range
IN operation. a telephone. a fine porce-
lain sink. and many other attractive
minor articles.
Mr.. Mayer informed a representative
of The Times yesterday that great
crowds are expected TO attend the spe-
cial demonstration which Will be held
Monday. in charge OF an expert sent
from the McDougau factory at Indian
apOlis.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
DRUNKENNESS A DISEASE
Remarkable Results Following the
0rrine TreatmeRt-Can BE
Given Secretly.

DR.. Norman Kerr, an English author
ity on alcoholism says, NO disease ls
more common than iuebTiety and yst
none Is 50 seldom or so slowly recOg-
niZed-"
There are but few families who have
not one or more members afflicted with
this terrible disease, for such it is. VIII
power alone viii not cure the drink
habit. but the scientific OrTine treatment
Is q tested and absolute cure This
treatment destroys the desire for liquor
so that the drink is not missed. We
seek the worst cases and cure them
with Orrine
Leading ministers and charity work
ers endorse Orrine Ia the highest terms.
for they have seen the drunk rd's home
become happy and prosperous through
the husbands cure by OrTine.
There are two forms of OTTine No ],
the secret remedy. which can be given
without the knowledge OF the patient;
No. 2 in pill form. Tor those who wish
TO be cured. The price OF either form
is 81. ASK for free pamphlet on the
cure Of alcoholism II IS the one guar
anteed cure for the liquor habit and in
every box is a registered guarantee
which entities you 20 a refund or YOUR
money IL Orr!ne fails 20 enact a cure.
"OFrine is sold by the leIding drug
gists Ia nearly every town and city.
In Washington by
PEOPLES PHARMACY. Tth and l.
HENRY EVANS, sif r.
G G. g. SIAiMS, y. Y ave and 18th.
FRANK p. WELLER. Sth and I Sc
WELLER'S AQUEDUCT PHARM-
ACT, 1854 NJ.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
Mae Wood in Line
With Plat Suit

CHICAGO, Nov. H.-News of the
c. PIatt. OF New York, and his wife.
formerly Mrs. Janeway. caused a con
ference TO be arranged today between
James Donovan. OF Chicago. and Mae c.
Wood, of Colon, Mich. each OF whom Is
lighting for a portion OF Senator Platr 5
huge fortune.
Mae Wood claims to be Piatt's legal
wife by marriage performed before he
was welded TO Mrs. Janeway. in Wash
ington In 1905.
Donovan has claim against Platt
in a business deal which dates back to
the time when Plat first met Mrs.
Janeway, then Carrie Thompson. form
erly one OF the Black Crook beauties,
anc a plot was laid. Donovan charges.
which led slowly but surely 10 the mar
riage OF the aged Senator and Mrs.
Janeway. and 10 their subsequent un-
happiness.
Senator Platt is reported so have
made a settlement on Mrs. Plat. and
the Western claimants are anxious 70
know the details OF A. Mae Wood has
been preparing for some time. she says
10 uEAHB suit 10 GDldb44hll i4CA maj Ia e
70 the Senator.
Donovan IS reported 70 have engaged
attorneys IN Chicago TO take charge of
Miss Wood case and OF his own and
press them. Action I'm the matter has
been delayed in the expectation of a
divorce suit in New York in which Il
was hoped Miss Woods evidence might
be introduced. but as the separation
agreement is believed 10 have mode
that impossible, plans for an indepen-
dent fight must be made
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

cies. We can come nearer home by re-
ferring 20 the Provident Loan Associa-
tion, Of New York. which does many
thousands OF dollars worth Of business
annually at loan charges OF not more
than u per ceat a year.
1T Is true that European govern
ments take more paternal interest IN
their citizens than does ours therefore
such a business at this time must neces-
sarily be backed by private capital Ny
plan is for a corporation with a caplai
OF $1,000 10 have broad charter grant
ing certain special privileges to enable
the concern 10 loan money on moNaDIe
articles, granting the right OF the Dor
rover 10 retain them until forfeited oy
ndh-payment of the loan. Such char
ter would be unique. and would require
special act or Congress 10 obtain. II
the bill was properly presented now
ever, / have 10 reason 10 believe II
would be refused.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
NURSE DROPS BABE
ALMOST UNDER CAR
Passenger Jumps From Car
and ReScueS Infant, Nurse
Was Intoxicated.

RICHMOND. Va. NOV f7.-FIorence
Lowell. a colored nurse girl. was fined
IN the police court this morning for be-
ing drunk and disorderiy on the street
and maltreating d white infant In her
charge. Howard Taylor, a young white
man, got of the car simultaneously
with the woman, who, on account Of her
drunken condition. dropped the child al
wagon.
Taylor jumped from the ear and res
cued the child, whose parents arc Dir.
and Mrs. James Todd, Chestnut Hlll-
He reused 10 return the child % the
woman, and a coloTcd man Who came 70
her assistance was knocked down.
Taylor was then forced 10 stand on 4
oror-d ~ nacro.a zs-lzss had esaf heFe4
about until assistance reached him IN
the person Of the police.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
Eighty Spaces Prepared.

In charge of the event are the firm OF
Green q Rowe, professional exhibitors,
from New York, and they will conduct
the business OF the show Eighty
spaces have been prepared for booths
for the exhibitors. and according 20 T.
3. Otterbach. president of the local as
sociation, --.nO has the whole matter in
charge, more than seventy Of the spaces
have been applied for
As yet" said Mr. Otterbach yester-
day, the show is in embryo. Nothing
definite has been planned and we have
not selected the exhibitors. program. or
music. A meeting, however, will be
held tomorrow night and the real
preparations for the affair will begin
We expect 10 have the hall crowded
every night. for the show is one that
Washington people should know It
VIII help them in selecting their food
stuffs IN the future"
Committee in Charge.
The committee in charge OF the
event are, 2. b. Otterbach, chairman;
J. S. Schneider. J. II. Goodrich.
Charles J. Magiu. II. l. Meader.
Charles s, Riggs. G. L. Fisher. II S.
HaigEt, A. T. Pitt. K. Z. Smith, /. F.
Lusby, Otto Rupert. o. 5. Pumphrey,
W. T. Davis. r. +. Han. Mathew Good
ara, ana p. +. Patrick.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
ORDER OF RECHABITES
WILL ATTEND SERVICE

Faith Chapel viii be the scene this
evening OF q meeting OF unusual in
teresJ, when the South Washington
Tent, 1885 OF the order Of Rechabites
will be present and conduct service
Hon. Robert A. McNeal. of North Caro-
lima; y +. Vowles. and others Will
speak. Mr Fletcher, the noted bari
tone. viii CondUlt the sing 1g
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
PURE FOOD EXHIBIT
OPENS DECEMBER 3
Show to Be Under Auspices
of Retail Grocegs' AS
SoCiation.
WILL LAST FOR TWELVE DAYS
Medals to Be Awarded to the Best
Displays in Convention
Hall

Foodstuffs IN all their variety viii be
shown to Washingtonians at the Pure
Food Show OF the Retail Grocers' Pro-
tectiye Association. which will be held
in Convention Hall from December 3
TO IS.
Canneries. packers, and food produc-
ers from all over the country will dis
play their goods. The exhibits will be
mostly Of pure articles. but as al ex-
pose Of the adultorated and impure
foods-an impure food show-wlll be
held As an incentive TO exhibits OF
the right sort, prizes in the shape of
medals Will be awarded to the best ex-
hibits-
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
One Per Cent a Month.

by charging J per cent interest
monthly the concern could be put on
firm paying basis. Less interest Jnan
this. IN my opinion. would not pay, be-
cause Of the uncertainty OF making
loans on movable property Even AT
this rate. though. money would be with
IN the reach OF the pOODer people at
per cent, and in many cases more. a
month less than IS charged BY similar
concerns.
4 have conferred with several local
business men as 20 the chances OF the
concern succeeding. and have their
opinions that il would undoubtedly sue
ceed from the start. Further than this
4 is my intention 10 present the plan
n detail to the committee on charities
and corrections OF the Board Of Trade
az an early meeting. After that. 1 Will
know definitely Just what shape the
plan win take and whether such a prac-
tical philauthropic scheme. conducted,
Of course. along strictly business lines.
Is a wise venture here in the judgment
Of conservative. business men"
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
CRAPSEY DECISION
ANNOUNCED MONDAY

NEW YORK. Nov. IA decision in
the appeal Of the Rev. Algeruon 5.
Crapsev from tho decision OF the &C
clesisstical court finding hiun guilty of
heresy has been reached by the board
Of review OF the Episcopal Church for
this diocese.
Il will not be made public untll Mon
Gay, however.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
Committee in charge.
Y. NJ. C. A. OBSERVING
54TH ANNIVERSARY

The hfty-fOurth anniversary Of the or
GaniZatiOn OF the Washington YOui &
Mems Christian Association will be oc-
served by special services at the asso-
citation building. 1896 q street north
west. A portrait IN oil. OF the late
James 7. Pugh. for many years secre-
tary OF the association. viii also be un-
yelled.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
Plan Money LOaning
To Deserving Poor
At Moderate Rates
Plan to Help the Poor

Form corporation with capital
Of $4,000.
Secure broad charter, through
special act of Congress. granting
certain special privileges
Charge 1 per cent interest
monthly for loans.
Conduct affairs of corporation
on strictly business lines.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
PLATT QUITS SENATE
SEAT ON JANUARY

sion will come a fierce Senatorial fight
aud those who are observing the trend
Of affairs assert that another stalwart-
half-breed war is being fomented that
win end IN a complete party schism
which will drive it from power for years
TO come
The Washington times., 1906-11-18
Walter G: Clephane Has
Scheme to Supplant
Unscrupulous
USurer.

Practical philanthropy Is the under
lying object OF a plan which Walter
{. Clephane, lawyer, member of the
Citizens Relief Committee, and the
Board Of Trade. conceives Ia the pro-
posed organization OF a corporation TO
loan money 10 the poor at a low rate
Of interest. Mr.. Clephane. who has
given much study TO various methods
of relieving the poorer classes OF the
burdens imposed by lean sharks 10
whom many are compelled to appeal for
quick loans, IS firm in the belief that
the usury evil can be uprootsd through
just such a practical business corpora
tiOn as he is now laying plans 20 orga-
niZe. The opportunity to loan money
of greater or less Importance 70 every
man and. woman he thinks, should not
be Eiye1 into the hands of persons
whose manifest design in engaging In
such business is, by divers sharp prac-
tees. almost approaching criminal. 10
involve a borrower 50 deeply in the
mire Of debt that the chance Of extri-
eating themselves is entirely remote
Concern Badly Needed.
Such cases. he declares. have been
so frequently brought 10 his attention,
that he has been awakened 10 the fact
that there exists in Washington an
ever-increasing demand for concern,
built along practical lines and directed
by high -priucipled business men, the
object Of which is TO put money within
the reach OF poor people OF honest in
tentions and good character, at a less
rate Of interest than the usuTious
money-lender can AFFORD 10.
Mr. Clephane. whose plans have
aroused great interest among his fel-
low-members Of the Citizens Relief
Committee, IS convinced that the only
way 10 successfully cope with the loan
shark" IS not by the passage OF strin-
gent laws as much as by meeting their
interest charges with considerably re-
duced ones. Competition OF rates. he
contends will win where the enactment
Of laws will fail. He Is one who strong
ly adheres 10 the theory that usury
charging Is a moral evil and that as
long as laws are made the usurious
lender will nnd some loophole IN them,
some method by which they can be
turned 70 his advantage. and break them
with impunity without fearing arrest
Success in Other Cities.
There is no doubt in my mind" said
Mr.. Clephane. that Washington Is In
need Of a concern organized 70 lend
money % worthy poor people on their
movable chattels along the lines OF a
general paWnbroking business. and the
scheme which has been talked over by
the members Of the Citizens Relief
Committee / think. will fill the bill.
such a business has been tried else
where with notable success. and there
exists no reason why IL cannot be op-
Grated here. AS examples Of its success.
l will refer TO several cities in Europe.
namely Paris. London. Berlin. and Vi
emma. where the respective governments
have established municipal loan agen-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-05

senilitv rs 70 be listed along side
of Kipling's Man Who Was,
When Madame de Stael was
banished twice 10y the naughty
Napoleon because her pen was
mightcr than his sword; when
Harriet Bccchcr Stowe corid SAY.
the last word in her immortal
Uncle Toms Cabin" that was
vitality instrumental in changing
the civilization of centuries, free
ing both slaves from their mas
ters and masters from their
slaves; when that great martyr
20 the cause of vice humiliation.
and race emancipation, Frances
f Willard. could accomplish
what no man has been able TO ac-
complish, a world federation for
righteousness, it is too late in
the day to talk about the help
lessness of femininity.
With women predominating in
our high schools and limiting at
il in our colleges it is high time
To allow the educated mind, with
out reference to physical mark
mgs, to rule in the realm of gov
eminent.
EVERETT NJ. HILI.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-05
KEITH

Uncle Hen Ogle Of Kansas City
made "a short visit 10 our burg last
week.
james Shumate OF Rich Tim. was
out Saturday looking over the
ground he is going To pillow this
season.
SIR aud Mrs, Lee Clark and Miss
May McCulloch attended church at
Sprnguc sunday morning.
Wonder Il Henry has that conn.,.
pressed chewing gum for the girls
yet?
James Bell Of the sprngue neigh
bornood, who has bccn quite sick
tho past few weeks, was reported
worse sunday.
Sowing oats and planting pota.
toes are the order OF the day az
present with the farmers.
Frank Wheatlcy was ahead Of
time, coming out on % strike Friday
noon. Too much mud in the strip
pit for Frank.
MIR. n. Is. Thomas Is "a new conner
IA our vicinity. buthe eau give some
OF the farmers "a few pointers on
loading hogs with that hog harness
arrangement.
John Powers and family. from
Marion county, Iowa, are visiting
with his sister, Mrs. } } March.
John wa calling on his old friends
"a Keith Thursday. lie IL ON his
W ~ 90 Arkansas 10 seek "A location
among the hin where he win have
u nth and plenty Of pure spring
water.
WIN. Whehtley went 90 Butler
saturday ON a short visit 20 his
brother Bud aud family, who reside
a oar the county seat.
Prof. MaXey's school closed yes
terdny, the ith, with a big dinner 10y
the patrons. aud exercises hy the
pupils VIVA the program. with a box
supper tonight for the benefit OF
the starving little Japanese.
SUNSHINE.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-04-05

desirable and wonld usually much
more thnn pay for the seed and
and labor. They may also be- sown
broadcast In corn just before the
last cultivation and plowed In with
good results. IN this case the
amount of growth VIII depend upon
the moisture iu thc ground IA late
summer and before the rRHkuess Of
the corn. but experiments at the
station have demonstrated that the
practice is worthy OF trial ON thin
soil. They may be pHstured of
with sheep in this case. or simply
allowed to fall down and add HUI
NUS and nitrogen. They are most
readily sown broadcast in the corn
rs mentioned, but a saving OF seed,
together with "a more even stand
win be secured 10y putting them i'm
with a oue-hOrse drill
The variety most commonly used
Tor the purpose OF soil renovation Is
the W%hippOorwil, although the New
Era Is its equal over central Mis-
souri,, and us il is earlier 1t is better
In the northern counties. The Clay
Is Also very good for lands that are
rather thin. We are fortunate ia
this state In having such Il handy
plant as the cuwEea To which we
may tura for help as our lands get
poorer. and agriculture becomes
more intensive. The next letter
viii treat OF cowpeas for hay, pas
tur5 and seed.
NJ. 4. MILLER.
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