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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
uncon.titutionnl ra.nt,on.

TIE government derives money from
taxation. 1t does not create money,
else taxation would be useless. The
right Of taxation can be used only In
aid of public object; that is, an OBJ
ject within the purpose for which gov
ternments are established. 1t cannot,
therefore, be exercised in aid of pri-
waite enterprise, whether that be a
church, political party, a bank, or a
sEoe shop. Many decisions supporting
this proposition are cited on page 431,
of U. S. Supreme Court Reports, Vol
Ito. On the same page is found thu.
proposition supported by many au-
thorities, that literal compliance with
the mandatory provisions of the Con-
stitution, whether affirmative or negu-
tive, is condition precedent to the
validity of any law laying taxes on
the property of the people, and that
attempts to evade such constitutional
provisions constitute violations Of them,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

Much of the sleepy flavor of mutton,
according to Mr.. Boss, Of the Mime
sofa College of Agriculture, comes from
the generation OF gases in the stomach
after the sheep Ia killed. For this
reason sheep should be dressed as
rapidly as possible. A platform six or
eight inches high is convenient thing
to work on and aids in keeping the
blood away from the body. insuring a
cleaner carcass. A clean, dry place
is necessary for neat work. Water or
blood on the wool makes 1t very diff
cult to dress the animal nicely.
II the sheep is an old one 1t may be
stunned before bleeding. II a young
one, the same purpose is served by dis
locating the neck after cutting the
throat. This is accomplished by put
ting one hand on the poll of top Of the
head and the other under the chin,
giving a sharp twist upward. Lay the
sheep on Its side on the platform, with
It's head handing over the end. Grasp
the chin in the left hand, stick knife
through the neck just back Of the jaw.
The cutting edge Of the knife should be
turned toward the spinal column and
the flesh cut to the bone without cut
ting the windpipe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

must CO. shall escape to England,
or anywhere, anywhere, but must go
now, now, and then, oh God, what will
become of your"
The girl had been horr.eod. then
dazed, and now she. ..:nk, sobbing:
"Oh, Orloff, Orlof -
With an agclized cry the man went
to her and said: Flush. Vera, hush.
There is TO time to lose. I must go
now. tonight"
''In this storm7" she cried.
Yes sister. They have started al
ready on my track must 60. But
you, you, oh what will become Of my
sister,"
At these words she sprang up and
said: "Worry not for me. I am young,
and strong. But you-oh, you are
right, no time can be lost. Come. take
this money, which we have saved and
go. They will be here directly"
She forced the gold into his hands,
and throwing her arms passlonately
about his neck, said: God bless you,
Orloff and may he telp you to escape.
Shall pray for you night and day.
But go, oh go!"
He embraced her tenderly and said !:
"Vera, you are brave sister. Some
day shall send for you to come to me
and then will repay you"
"Orloff," she said sobbing, you will
return to me but can never go to
you. sergius," she stopped. blushing.
"You love him, yera?"
Eyes," she answered, softly.
well, then, l go with a lighter
heart, for Sergius is n brave and hon
orable soldier, but now, farewell. oh,
Vera" one last embrace and he was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

gone. Vera stood where he had left
her, then she cried: "He shall escape.
l will save him. shall trick the Off
Gals" Then she broke down softly
sobblng.
But she soon arose and resumed her
seat at the fire, and silence once more
settled on the Siberian hut, while Vera
waited-walted.
About midnight the storm ceased
Vera went to the door and looked out
The stars were out now and shone
brightly on the Russian snow. She
stood, looking out, when suddenly she
saw dark line of figures moving
across the plain, coming toward her
hut. She knew what 1t meant 1t
was band Of soldiers. Suddenly she
started. Who was that at their head :?
1t was sergius Borlslioff, her lover
and betrothed. And they had placed
him at the head of those who sought
her brothers life! She hastily went in
and as hastily shnt the door. A strange
tumult Of feelings struggled in her
breast. Then she broke into little.
joyous laugh.
II shall save him now" she sang.
A few moments later knock came
at her door, She opened 1t and Ser
gius came In, his face set and white.
He motioned for the others to stay be-
hind and went in alone. and shut the
door. The two stood looking at each
other for long time Neither spoke.
Then he broke the silence.
"yera, cannot help 1t. / must do
my duty. They gave me this charge.
l must fulfill 1t. have sworn to do
So Where is your brothAr?' No an.
.sweF, 'Ysra. where is your bretbs /"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
FUNERAL OF INDIAN CHIEF.

Last of tho Pottawatomies Laid to
Rest with Unique Ceremonies.
The slast of the Pottawatomies" is
gone and probably never again will the
members of the tribe see characters.
tic tribal funeral. Kack-Kack was bur-
led last week with all the honors due
to his age and condition, says the Hol-
ton (Kan.) Recorder. The tribal cere-
mony used had not been employed be-
fore for many years, and 1t Is likely 1t
never will be again. The body lay, or
rather sat, in state from the time Of
his death until the funeral. Immedi-
ately after death it was placed in a
sitting position so 1t would stlffen. 1t
was then put in one corner of the room
of his house. Here the funeral services
began Sunday afternoon at the grave,
which is In his front yard.
After the coffin, which was a square
box, had been made, the body was
dressed In moccasins and legglngs,
much beaded, being left bare from the
waist up except for much paint Of
many colors. A 2x4 scantling was
placed across the top Of the box, on
which the chin rested, to keep the body
upright. The funeral feast was pre-
pared Sunday, and consisted of two
hogs and ten turkeys cooked together,
with whole corn boiled with 1t. "Squaw
bread" was also made in large quantl-
ties and other delicacies furnished Were
pies, cakes, canned blackberries, dried
peaches, tea and coffee.
The feast was spread upon the floor
and all present, including the white
people, were expected to partake Of 1t.
A long grace or prayer was said before
eating and the peace pipe was smoked.
The first feast was held on Sunday and
another one at the house Monday, fol-
lowed by one at the grave Monday af-
ternoon the box containing the body
was tlken to the grave, which was a
hole chilly about foot deep, intended
only I steady the coffin. The box was
placed in here and peaked top was
put on with holes bored In 1t to
furnish air. Kack-Kack's cane and his
bow and arrow were buried with him.
His possessions were then all given
away to his friends after the lengthy
funeral orations had been given. His be-
reaved wife, who is nearly as old as
he was, presided over the distribution.
No tomtoms were beaten during the
ceremonies and from the time they be-
gan until he was left In his long home
not drop Of liquor was drunk. Any
one who knows the Indian character
will understand that this was the SUI.
preme testimonial to the respect in
which the memory Of the dead chief
was held.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
WANTED: AN EDITOR.

u i
A tall, slim, loose olnted man was
strolling carelessly along the street. He
stopped, says writer in the Chicago
Tribune, in front Of shop with a
swell front, which had this sign paint
ed on Its plate-glass window:
READY 10 WEAR GARMENTS INSIDE.
He stepped in and accosted the person
who seemed to be in authority-a mid
dle-aged man, with a smooth face and
an affable, self-acting smile.
II beg your pardon" he said, 'but
that sign on your window interests
me-"
"Yes" encouras,nsly responded the
other.
Eyes. 1t aroused my curiosity
"Yes7 You are wishing, perhaps, to
look at some .
ut occurred to me, as was looking
at 1t and studying 1t, that possibly It
might be questio !"
"Oh, no
"Oh, yes. Only 1t hasn't any interro-
cation point. Then the idea suggested
itself that 1t must be an assertion; con-
veyine the assurance that the person
who painted the sign ia ready to wear
gar"
"That sign sir.- interr,nted the mid.
dle-aeed man. his smile narrowing rer-
ceptibly. "is so plain that ANYBODY with
a grain of common sense
tvThen tba fan,t ,,rs+ ,,a With mo or
course. That idea also occurred to me.
oueht To understand u viewing n
in my laundering wav. however an a
ouestion-am ready TO wear rar.
ments? ~ unhesitatingly answer Yes
/ have been ready 70 wear garments
for fifty-three years But to wear
them inside-noi n ira going TO be
the fashion 70 wear garments inside.
"say look hera..n
1Yon can connt mo ont every time
ON tbe other hand cons,darinp If mere.
" as the statement Of ! fact TINT Won.
or tbe nronr,atora of this establish.
ment. ara ready IN wear garments in.
side
"yon,,l oh,,oe mo Mr.
aGwIlliams NV name "a Gwi,,,oms
INV q Won ara r.odv ~ war oar.
mants ,nsida wan +bam what does
the 5nublic care how or where Won wear
yonr parments3 what ia tha nse of
your stick,np o1,t SIGN like that in
all rho nomr and hlazonrv of gold.
,aof
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
HIS IDEA

what are you going to be, dear Jack, ;.
When you're quite grown up?" l said.
"Will you be a lawyer, like papa,
Or soldier, like Uncle Ned!"
He shook his curly head and smiled;
Then answered, II think 1t is queer
Papa wanted to be lawyer,
When he might be pioneer"
"a pioneer, dear ladder" cried;
'Ehy, how brave and bold you must
Your poor little mother to see.'
"oh, I'll not go far away" he cried;
II can do 1t as well at home
don't think when I'm pioneer
That shall care to roam.
II should think that pioneer" he said,
With calmly smiling eyes.
"That a pioneer would have to do
Something r other with pies"
st. Nicholas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
protection Doc, Not Protec,.


That the so-called protective tariff
is not producer of prosperity has
been forced OH the attention of the
most ardent standpatters by the pres
ent prolonged panic. The several glass
Industries, especially the window glass
trust, are very highly protected by the
tariff, yet, according to the National
Glass Budget, journal devoted to
glass and tariff protection, many of
those Industries are in bankrupt con-
dition, and their workmen in n sad
plight. The National Glass Company
Is In the hands Of receiver and sew
eral of the nine constituent companies
are unable to meet their obligations.
@The witch's cauldron In Macbeth"
says the Budget, isn't patch COM
pared to the window glass hell kettle
that has been boiling for the past few
moons" The same authority says the
bottle manufacturers have curtailed
production TO about one-half the nor
NAL capacity Of their plants. If from
40 to 10S per cent of tariff protection
does not protect these glass trusts and
manufacturers from bankruptcy or de-
preston, is not the evidence over
whelming that protection does not pro-
tect either the trusts or the working
men, and yet Republican Congress
persists in refusing to revise the tariff.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
Their Codes Of Honor

II. .
1t was q wild, stormy night in dark
est Russia. The snow was falling thick
and fast In whirling, SETTLING gusts,
which the cutting north wind blew,
now this way, now that. Darkness, In
all Its awful Russian gloom and drearl-
ness, had settled on Siberia, the land
of misery and sorrow.
In a lonely hut, far GU upon the wild
plain, all was stiffness, save for the
soft humming Of young girl, seated
by the fire, which glowed in a subdued
light. 1t was very humble dwelling,
but withal, extremely neat and home
like. 1t was constructed of rough
hewn logs and timbers. Furs and skins
covered the walls and floor and cook
Ing utensils hung from the topmost
beams of the roof. A huge fireplace
glowed in one corner, before which
were two chairs.
Vera Stephanovitch was sitting idly
dreaming, before the fire. Occasional
ly her humming burst forth into rich
full melody, and as If in answer, the
storm ragged more flercely without and
voice in the night seemed indeed to
groan, the voice Of the bowling wind.
AS the tempest grew more and more
violent, the girl arose and, taking
candle, peered anxiously out She was
d beautiful girl, tall and 1.-THE, with a
crown Of dark hair and large gray
eyes, Her face was strong, but sweet,
with a clear, broad forehead, regular
features, and rich, red lips. After
: standing there awhile, she went back
to the fire and began humming again.
But every little while, she went anx-
iously to the window and tried to
pierce the blackness. Her anxiety be-
came more and more noticeable as the
minutes slowly crept on.
1T Is terrible night" she murmur-
ed, "Ah, IL Orloff We're only here"
Suddenly there came lull between
the gusts of wind and sound reached
Veras ears, the sound of painful, strug-
Cling feet, dragging weary on In the
storm. Then came a sharp rap on the
door. She rushed to open 1t and man
fell into the room. He was covered
with snow ana Ice and seemed utterly
exhausted. He was haggard and wild.
eyed, and started nervously at every
sound.
The girl cried: "Oh, my brother,
thank Heaven you are here. Come to
the fire and rest" This seemed to
rouse him, for he arose and whispered
hoarsely: Vera, l have killed the
foreman of the mine!"
She gazed at him In terror, horror
and cried:
what do you mean, Orloff?"
"oh, Vera" he cried, at was an ac-
cident Ny gun became discharged nc.
cidently and the bullet struck the fore.
man who stood near me- They are
searching for me. they will be here In
moment, mAst ~, my sister. 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
With some of these in stripes the bal
ance of the law-breakers would hasten


to mend their ways.
Meanwhile the real trusts that have
virtual monopoly, such as the Steel
Trust, which has plundered the people
of millions andlis still plunderlng them,
goes unwhipped of justice. 1t Is sell
Ing its products much cheaper to for
eigners than to our own people. The
Republican tariff protects 1t in SO
doing and the Republican leaders re-
fuse to even consider tariff reform.
The Department Of Commerce and In
Dor has the evidence of conspiracy In
restraint of trade against the Steel
Trust, and If such evidence has not
been turned over by President Roose-
Welt to his Attorney General, 1t must
be that political and partisan ndvan-
tage has held his Land.
The Republican leaders declare they
will revise tie tariff after election and
will so promise in their national plat
form. Can the voters be fooled again
by promises to reform? With the hands
of the pickpocket in the pocket of his
victim, would an honest man fail Of
aid and wait until he caught the thief
In the act the second--or the thou
sandtli-time? Would not such delay
In preventing such thefts Indicate
there was either timidity or collision
between him and the plunderef?
The Republican leaders have the
evidence against the trusts. Congress
has appropriated millions Of tie peo-
pies money to obtain the evidence and
to pay for their prosecution. They ac-
knowledge the tariff has fostered and
protects the trusts, else why promise
to reform 1t "after election" If the
Republican leaders had not partici-
pated in the plunderlng of the people
by the trusts and corporations and
expected further campaign contribu-
lions from tie same sources, would
they walt until after election?" 1t
would be more reasonable to believe
they would, for the sake of the pollti-
cal advantages that real reform would
undoubtedly give them, at once set the
machinery of the law In motion and
not adjourn Congress until the tariff
which shelters the trusts was radically
revised,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
1ntcrneclne Party wnr,ar..

There is blood on the Republican
moon In Ohio and two rival conyen-
tions may result. The fire alarm Is
ringing and the Rough Riders are
charging up and down the State under
orders from Washington to give no
quarter. Nine-tenths of the combatants
could not tell what they are fighting
about. With Boss Cox leading the
Rooscvelt-Taft forces, 1t would seem to
be time for honest Republicans to take
to the woods, or seek shelter with the
Democrats.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

relief at his return to the lucid and
sober decision with which he received
the news of his election to second
term. So strong are the traditions Of
American politics and government that
there is hardly remote possibility he
could receive from any responsible par.
9ty nomination to third term. There
is no possibility whatever he could be
elected If nominated.
< His entrance into the contest against
a fundamental law of the American
people, as binding as anything that ia
written in the constitution, would pre.
cipitate upon the country Presiden-
tlal struggle bitterer and more turbu.
lent than we have ever had. 1t could
only end In political ruin for Theo-
sdore Roosevelt more crushing than that
which made Aaron Burr a political out
cast and man stunned all through the
later years Of long life.
By renewal of his pledge Of three
years ago Mr.. Roosevelt quiets appre.
tensions which We're not altogether uu
founded. His candidacy, supported BY
any considerable number of enthusiasts
and unintelligent reformers, would have
made of the next Presidential election
IA life-and-death struggle between our
dual form of government and concen.
trated autocracy. 1t would have filled
the country with excitement and I'm.
rest.
In spite Of the suggestion in some
quarters that the Presidents latest dec
laration might, under certain nondi.
tlons, be subject to recall, there need
be no doubt that these dangers have
been filally set at rest. The dieavowal
I of intention to seek denomination
strengthens the President in the con.
test to influence the nomination o. his
successor. 1t makes certain that the
next Republican national convention is
to be the stormiest the party has ever
known.-St. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
Breeding Hen. for Layers.

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

will not work under any circumstances leisure Glass;
which Is invariably corrupt They the worst men,
bers of that class because they have squandered all the
money they possessed and looking out for to
crafty their low habits How such be expected
to make good husbands for young American girls? They
spendthrlfts with nothing to do but crafty them
selves and after they married they have plenty of
money with which to do it. The result Of such inter-
national marriage can be predicted with certainty Mar
rlages such that of Anna Gould with Boni de Castel
lane Consuelo Vanderbilt with the Duke Of Marlbor-
ough not marriages against the blood but marriages
against common sense.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
sugar Be.ts.

In all cases but one at the Wisconsin
experiment station the largest yields
Of beets and Of sugar were obtained on
plants receiving complete fertilizer,
with barnyard manure standing next as
the cheapest application. Lime applied
ut the rate of 1000 pounds per acre
produced beneficial effect on a num-
Der Of fields, and In one instance a
heavy clay soil required double ap-
plication to increase the yield Of beets
and sugar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
Approval.

"what do you think Of that offlclal's
decision not to run for office any
more?"
"It's all right" answered the lmpla-
cable foe. my only regret is that it
can't be made MISUNDERSTANDING
ton Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
v.ccination of Hoxs.

Secretary Wilson states in his annu-
al report that blood serum from hogs
which have been proved to be immune
to hog cholera has been used in vac
chatting other hogs, which are thus
protected from cholera for about three
weeks, MS shown by experiments. II
blood from diseased hogs, however, Is.
injected with the serum the protection
Is extended to about three and half
months.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

The experiment to determine the
shrinkage of corn in the crib has been
carried on three seasons at the Kansas
experiment station. A summary Of the
results shows shrlnkage of 1928 per
cent for the first four months after the
corn was placed in the crib, SIC per
cent for tie first six months, $50 per
cent for the first eight months, 7.44 per
cent for the first ten months and a62
per cent for the first twelve month";
Yellow corn has given the greatest av-
erage shrinkage- namely, 11.21 per cent
In twelve months, the next greatest
shrinkage occurring in the cribs OF
white corn, s.4S per cent In twelve
months, while the mixed corn (samples
OF many varleties) decreased In weight
only 6.1s per cent during the first
twelve months after being placed in
the crib.
The average result Of all shrinkage
trials Indicates that when corn Is crib
bed fairly dry and In good condition
the shrinkage during the winter
months should not be over 5 per cent.
1t should be observed, however, that
In these experiments great care was
exercised to prevent loss of corn by
other than natural means.
Corn breeding by the ear row method
was begun in 1903. Nine different va
rieties were grown and bred in 1903
as follows: Reid Yellow Dent, Silver
mine, Boone County White, Legal Ten
der, Hogue Yellow Dent, Hlldreth, Nc
Auley, Kansas sunhower and White.
Injun.
Some eighty acres were used for
breeding corn and growing corn for
seed production in 1906, and 40 breed
ing ears were planted in separate rows
In the several breeding plots During
the last two years the agronomy de-
partment has sold and distributed
among the farmers of the State sew
eral hundred bushels OF selected, well
bred seed corn.
The difference in the Yields from
different ear rows has been very mark
ed, varying In some tests more than
400 per cent. Comparisons made In.
1905 between the high yielding rows
seed and first grade seed selected from
the general field gave results as fol.
lows: The Sllvermine high yielding
rows seed plot yielded SO per cent
more corn and 24.s per cent more first
grade seed ears than the plot planted
with
h'eh
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

An extraordinary explanation of frequent failures
among marriages of American girls with titled foreigners
is given By Edmund Kelly, late the counsel of Anna
Gould her successful suit for divorce International
marriages says Mr. Kelly, losing bargains in the long
run because while they not always formulated
against the will Of the flesh, they Invariably formu
lated against the blood "Races will not mix; there lies
the fault" How absurd this Is, the Chicago Journal
says anybody who lives in cosmopolitan city like Chi
cago knows. Here mixing daily with the hap
piest results
The trouble with international marriage quite
another thing The husbands from class which
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
Who Is 10 BlnIne /,

Some Republicans are blaming Presl-
dent Roosevelt for the panic, which
is change from the general Repub-
lican program of blaming it on the
Democrats. But we fully expect to hear
when the presidential campaign y IN
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Observation-Disclosures
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der way that fear of Democratic sue.
cess was responsible for the furry
which would have been real panic but
for the wisdom of Republican states
men and their prosperity producing pol.
iciea.