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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-14
MOVED HER WHOLE FAMILY.


l was lying on the floor of an-old
country log house one summer day
near big open fireplace. when ]
heard peculiar, frightened squeak.
got up to see what looked like
huge mouse moving at very rapid
walk across the room.
When got closer look saw that
1t was mother mouse moving her
whole family. At least, hope there
was none left behind, for very soon
a small snake, but large enough to
put into. panic the mother of four
less than half grown children, came
through the empty fireplace and af-
ter the little fugitive.
The mother mouse had two in her
mouth and fastened to either side OF
her. apparently holding on with
their mouths and for dear life" were
the other two. killed the snake and
watched the moving family disappear
through a hole in the corner.-St.
Nicholas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-14
Thoughtful.

"Algy, dear" remarked young wife
to her husband. Il wish you would
taste this milk and see If 1t is perfect.
ly sweet. If it's the least bit sour j
mustn't give any of it to dear little
Fido!"-Judy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-14
Taxing Corporation Incomes.


Both because President Taft is de-
servedly classed among the distin-
guished jurists of the country and be-
cause several eminent lawyers sit as
advisers in his cabinet, his message
of this week recommending tax of 2
per cent on the net income of corpor.
atoms has been received in spirit of
respectful difference to the weight of
legal opinion by which it is supported.
None the less the lay mind, at least,
is in state of hopeless confusion re-
garding the fine legal distinctions
which must be considered.
The constitution forbids the Con.
gress to levy direct tax and the SUI
preme Court of the United States has
declared it may not impose an income
tax, or at least that the clause in the
Wilson-Gorman bill that attempted to
do SO was unconstitutional. But Mr..
Taft says IAN excise tax measured by
2 per cent on the net income of cor
porations and joint stock companies
will be constitutional. He gives rea-
sons for his opinion which are any
thing but convincing to those who are
not learned in the law.
We are told that the decision of the
Supreme Court in the case of Spreck-
els Sugar Refining Company against
McClain seems clearly to establish
the principle that such tax as this
is an excise tax upon privilege and
not a direct tax upon property" What
privilege is taxed is not explained,
however. 1t cannot pc the privilege
of corporate existence, for that, prlvi-
lege is not granted by. the national
government. 1t is accorded by the
States individually.
An excise tax, of course, is simply
an internal revenue. tax, and the Will
son-Gorman income tax was just as
completely an internal revenue tax as
tax on the income of corporations
can be. The only perceptible differ
ence seems to be that the general III
come tax was levy on gross Incomes
and what Mr. Taft proposes would be
levy on the net income of corpora
tions. The difference to the individu.
al beneficiaries who are shareholders
of corporations mayn be of material
Importance, but it may serve to sus.
tain the proposition before the court
which condemned the Wilson German
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-14
REAL DANGERS OF THE CIRCUS.
BY Ralph Bergengren.

The individual point of view of the per-
former toward his work is full of surprises
Rarely, II ever, Is he worried over the things
that the audience imagines make him uneasy
and never about his own equipment of
nerve, muscle and judgment. The bareback
rider worries about his horse, for the slight
est deviation from the animals customary
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-14
ton for higher human freedom.

Dut tnIs newspaper th1nKs That 1t Is
a world cry for justice. A colossal
responsibility is placed on the United
States. because the world now looks
to the giant republic for leadership.
We believe that it is not only the duty
of America to itself, but to christen-
dom, to set the example of striving
for justice for ALL
There is no basis of society and or
der and contentment deeper than jus
tice for all people. History teaches
that injustice is the canker causing
the decay of empires, the decline of
nations. the wreck of mems piled-up
work of centuries, and the extinction
of civilization.-New York American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-14

All pleasure must be bought at the
price of pain. For the true the price
is paid before YOU enjoy 1t; for the
false after you ENJOY it.-Foster.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-14
PATHOLOGICAL DIVORCE PLEAS.
BY Edward Alsworth Ross.

1t Is erroneous to suppose that the explana-
III ton and of the drift toward divorce is to
/ III be found in legislation. Twenty years ago
/ III Prof Wilcox, on the basis of the most rigid
~ investigations, declared The immediate.
/ direct and measurable influence of legislation
II is e. hillary. unimportant, almost imperceptt
IN - IDr Dixie, the secretary of the National
~AAg6e for the Protection of the Family, said:
az -fect influence Of lax laws in producing the great
of divorce in tina last forty years is relatively
small" Moreover the tendency of legislation for the
last twenty years decidedly In the direction Of
greater stringency
The failing grip of the legal institution need not
tail corresponding abandonment of the hallowed ideal
of marriage lifelong union. If the iron clamp be
oosed 1t does not follow that the sken cord is weaker
Although in thiryeght years the resort to divorce has
become three times frequent there little to show
that couples taking the of wedlock with any
other desire expectation than union till death.
Nor conclude that wronged spouses are less
faithful than formerly to this ideal. The oveless
couples of the good old times appear to have been
held together by public opinion religious ordinance g-
norancc Of remedy, the expense of divorce or the
wfe's economic heplessness rather than by heroic
fidelity to an ideal.
In nineteen out of twenty the marriage pur-
ports to be shattered by fragrant wrong, such
adultery cruelty drunkenness. deseron Imprisonment
for crime or neglect to provide Nevertheless the
growth of divorce cannot be taken sign of in
creasng depravity the part of husbands wives.
Often the cause that figures in the record is
for some deepseated rritant Physicians declare that
many marital troubles have their roots in the paholo
Of and do not argue moral fault the part of
either spouse.-The Century.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-14

The stopping of an express train re-
quires twice as much power as start
ing IT.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-14

The Wave OF. Unrest.
A wave Of violence and unrest is
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
No Haven For Castro.

The efforts of the American gov
eminent to keep former President
Castro out of Venezuela and away
from the nearby mainland and is
lands have every indication of be-
ing crowned with success.
Most of the powers, including
France and England, having posses
sions in that part of the world have
indicated to the State Department
that Castro's presence is not wanted
within their boundaries and that they
are willing to acquiesce in the de-
sire of the United States that he
be far removed from the scene of
his former prestige.
Notwithstanding Castro's deposit
ton as president, he has still great
many warm adherents in his native
country, and it is realized that his
return might be made the occasion
of a demonstration resulting in the
establishment of unsettled condi-
tions.
This government feels that Castro
ought not to be allowed to return
to Venezuela or to be permitted to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16

Washington, D. C. Especially The
amended tariff bill is now on the
Senate calendar and by an agreement
reached on the floor consideration of
the measure will begin on Thursday.
The bill was laid before the Finance
Committee, with the Democratic
members present, at 10 o'clock Mon
day morning, and after thirty min
utes parleying vote was taken on
the question of making report to
the Senate. all of the Republicans
voting in the affirmative and the
Democrats in the negative. Soon af-
ter the Senate met Senator Aldrich
presented the amended bill. Senator
Daniel, on behalf of the minority,
protested that the Democrats had
not been given an opportunity to
examine the measure, and Mr.. AID
rich replied that they could make
their examination by Thursday. He
stated also that as the majority, was
responsible for the bill its course in
Fastening the report was warranted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
IN THE WORLD OF FINANCE

Michigan Central. has decided to
issue 25,0OO,000 of per cent. 20
year debenture bonds.
Westmoreland Coal Company Of
ficers, including President E. H. Nc
Cullough, were reelected.
Cripple Creeks yield last month
exceeded $1,380,000, which is bet
ter than the average.
The Butte Coalition is another
good shipper and its daily output of
ore reaches 1,400 tons.
There was a further cut in Pitts
burg in wire nails.
Arizona still leads the States and
Territories as a copper producer.
The output is almost 100000
pounds a day.
The Ely copper mines are showing
up handsomely. Last month Neva-
da Consolidated and Cumberland-Ely
shipped 3,S00,000 pounds of copper.
This was their banner month.
Southern Pacific shareholders vot-
ed to authorize $S2,O00,00O convert
ible bonds and 100000 stock
to provide for conversion of the
bonds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
THE TARIFF BILL
NOW BEFORE SENATE
Measure Introduced By Senator
AIdricil Of Rhode Island.
SENATE BILL IN BRIEF.

No decision regarding House
provisions for free wood pulp, free
hides and free bituminous coal.
Women's gloves and stockings
reduced to present rates.
Works of art generally, and ar
tistic antiques over 100 years old,
placed on free list with pictures
and marbles over 20 years old.
Present rates on wool restored
and raw fax returned to the duti-
able.
Agricultural schedules, includ-
ing meat products, unchanged
from existing law, but where re-
auctions were made by House,
Senate Committee restored Ding
ley rates.
Restores iron ore to dutiable
list at 25 cents per ton-a reduc-
ton of Is cents a ton from the
Dingley rate.
Cocoa and spices returned to
free list, as necessities like tea
and coffee.
Rates on wines and spirits in
creased Is per cent, involving
additional revenue of $3,000,000
q year. !
No action upon maximum and
minimum provisions or admins
trative sections of the bill.
! ) a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
Florida Fast Mail DeraiIed.

Columbia, s. G. Especially. = The
Florida fast mail train of the Sea-
board Air Line, southbound, was
wrecked 46 miles south of Columbia.
Five white persons and three negroes
were injured, two of them tramps,
who are likely to die. THERE'S evil
denee that a switch had been opened.
the lock being broken and the
switch light taken away. The entire
train, including one Pullman car,
was derailed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
Charges Against Nicarauguan
President.

President Zelaya, of Nicaragua,
is to be called upon for an explana-
ton of the mutilation of dispatches
transmitted by the State Department
and the legation at Nicaragua. In
many cases these were altered to
such an extent that they were rem
dered unintelligible.
This constitutes very grave dip
lomatic offense, and, although the
United States has not decided upon
any course of action in retaliation.
it is certain that Zelaya will be oblig-
ed to answer for the offense.
Curiously enough, the mutilated
dispatches refererd to, the military
activity of Nicaragua, which was
the occasion of the sending of Ameri-
can warships to shat country.
According to the latest advices re-
ceived at the State Department, it
is evident that the danger of military
disturbances has not yet passed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
Ten Hurt I'M collision.

Gary. Ind. Especially. - Ten men
were seriously injured and a score
more were hurt in head-on collision
on the Chicago. Lake Shore and
South Bend Intcrurban Line, two
miles west of Gary. The castbound
car was running at high speed down
from an elevated crossing. when it
telescopcd the other car. Most of
the male passengers were crowded
in the smoking compartments back
of the motormcn. and these were the
most seriously injured.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16

After three weeks of consideration
the Payne Tariff Bill was passed by
the House of Representatives by a
vote of PIT to 161. One Republican,
Austin (Tenn), voted against the
measure and four Democrats, all
from Louisiana, Messrs. Broussard,
Estopinal, Pujo and Wickliff, voted
for it. An attempt by Champ Clark,
the minority leader, to recommit the
bill with instructions signally failed.
The day was filled with excitement
from the moment the sessions began
at noon until the minute of adjourn
ment The members were keyed up
to the highest pitch, and a practi-
cally full membership remained on
duty throughout.
The general public was greatly in
terested in the proceedings, and the
galleries were packed. Both the dip
lomatic and executive reservations
likewise were fully occupied, Mrs.
Taft being among those present.
After adopting resolution that
until further ordered sessions shall
be held only on Mondays and Thurs
days the House at $40 p. M. adj
journed.
While more consideration in point
of time has been given by the House
to the Payne bill, it was passed in
fewer days than the Dingley bill was
acted upon after being reported to
the House. The Payne bill was in
troduced on March II, reported to
the House by the Ways and Means
Committee on the following day and
was under general debate for 1e
DAVIS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16

and also greeting and thanking the
representatives of the press. Mrs.
Sampson declined to make any state
ment for publication.
Judge Rich completed his charge
to the jury at $50 P. NJ, but he did
not Immediately send the jurymen
to their room to deliberate on a ver-
dict. Instead he directed that the
men be first given their supper, and
it was so arranged.
District Attorney Gilbert, in speak
ing of the verdict, said:
Il am satisfied. / have done my
full duty by the people and by the
prisoner"
Mr.. Gilbert, though a cousin of
Mrs. Sampson by marriage, stood to
his duty and prosecuted the case as
vigorously as the facts would permit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16

Lenox, Mass. Especially .-Six per-
sons. lost their lives, three others
badly burned and property loss of
between 100000 and 100000 was
caused by fire in the heart of the
business section of this town. Four
business blocks, two dwellings and
two other structures were destroyed
in a section bounded by Franklin,
Main, Housatonic and Church Streets.
The fire is believed to have started
in the Clifford Building from spon-
taneous combustion.
A fortunate shift of wind saved
the Public Library and the fashion
able Curtis Hotel In the hotel there
were several Easter parties from New
York and Boston.
The loss of life occurred in the
Clifton Building, where the blaze
started, and resulted primarily from
a series of explosions among the tur-
pentine, paints. oils and dynamite
stored in the cellar of the James Cliff
ford C Sons Company, hardware
dealers.
The fire was discovered by George
Root, who lives with his mother ahI
brother in the upper story of the
Clifford block, three-story building,
shortly after / o'clock A. M. Hastily
calling his brother and mother, all ran
down the stairs nj their night clothes,
shouting to the other occupants of
the upper floors as the went. They
found the front door in flames, but
the men wrenched it open and dashed
through, with their mother between
them. All sustained bad burns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
PAYNE TARIFF BILL
= PASSED BY THE HOUSE.

Final voting on the Payne Tariff
Bill in the House began at 3,
O'Clock and the measure was
passed by a vote of 217 to 161
at SIS.
The / per cent. duty on oil was
stricken out and oil was placed
on the free list.
After a bitter fight, lead by Taw-
ney, of Minnesota, the tax on
lumber was retained.
Barley is taxed, but tea and coffee
are placed on the free list.
Several times during the session
the House was in an uproar
and Speaker Cannon called for
assistance in securing order.
The galleries were crowded dur
in the day and Mrs. Taft was
one of the spectators.
Until further ordered, the House
( will meet only on Mondays and
Thursdays.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16

could be so many people IN sucn a
space or that the hotels could ac-
cOmmodate such multitude.
From Heinz's Pier to the Million
dollar Pier the walk was packed with
people. There was scarcely room to
put another dozen pairs OF feet
either of Chicago or Baltimore. This
big mass of humanity paraded slowly
along. gazing and gazed upon. The
chairs moved regularly up toward the
Million-dollar Pier ON the right and
down the left. In steady line the
pushers walked-for one to go faster
than the car ahead pusher Is fined
$50 on Easter Sunday. The law is
strict. One pusher confided to the
occupants of his chair, THERE'S one
detective down here that made his
record by arresting pushers He's
an awful contemplate man."
Only about 5000 chairs were on
the march, and still more folks wait
ed anxiously for turn at being roll
ed along. There is something dis
tinct and individual in the sensation
of being gently pushed ahead OF 9TH
err folks-walking folks; something
that is almost lordly in your sensa-
ton of luxury. To be without
chair on Easter Sunday-why, it Is
an abomination. There was not
enough chairs in the city to accom-
modate the people and in the after
noon exorbitantly high rates were
charged and paid willingly by the
sightseers. If it was possible the
crowd was larger after dinner than
it was before.
Invigorated and reinforced by the
fine dinners all of the hotels served
as an extra attraction for the Easter
crowd, the promenaders started out
again. 1t is funny thing about that
Boardwalk anyhow. You can walk
miles and miles and not know it
until the next day, and after the
strolls of this holiday, there will GER
tainly be many aching bodies and
tired feet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
Her LOVE STORY
ENDS IN SUICIDE
Miss Shaw, a Nurse, was Engaged
To Physician.

Albany, n Y. Especially .-Disap-
pointed in love, Ethel C. Shaw, an
attractive woman about % years OF
age was found dead in her room in
the Ten Eyck Hotel. Death was due
to an overdose of morphine and
strychnine taken hypodermically.
Miss Shaw was nurse from New
York City. She has brother lfv-
ing in Montreal.
The woman left several letters, in
Guiding one addressed to DR.. G..
Scott Towne, health officer of Sara
toga, in which she said:
My Dear Boy:
Unfortunately got very fond OF
you, SO the breaking of our engage
ment means to me complete wreck
age. Don't get any other girl to
love you.
Yours,
''Ethel c. s."
The postscript read:
"No mother has right to spoil a
sons life, When two people marry
they should be given chance. Ev-
cry woman knows this.
Miss Shaw evidently had made all
preparations for her death. When
found she was lying on the bed with
a silk robe wrapped about her. and
her arms folded across her breast
A hypodermic syringe and a box con-
tanning morphine walls, one of which
was empty, were found at her side
On the dresser were half a dozen let.
tiers.
Among the letters was one to Mrs,
Mackenzie, Free Delivery Route No.
2, White Plains, in which Miss Shaw
wrote:
81 am frightened and lonely, but
it seems so much worse to go on.
Love to all of you, Isabelle and 9th.
ers.
Ethel"
In letter to her brother, Allan
c. Shaw. Montreal, Canada. to whom
she left all her possessions, she di-
rected the payment of 81 900 to Mrs.
Samuel Carey, of West Forty-sixth
Street, New York.
A bank book on the United States
Savings Bank of New York was
found. showing deposits of $489
Several valuable pieces of jewelry
also were found.
Miss Shaw was head nurse at the
Saratoga Hospital during the years
1866, and her home was said to
be in Canada. DR.. Towne, beyond
saying that he had been engaged TO
Miss Shaw and had broken off the
engagement, would make no state
ment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16

New York Especially After a
meeting of coal operators in this city
it was announced that no action had
been taken looking toward a redae-
ton in the wages of the miners. A
committee of III men was appointed
to formulate policy of dealing with
the miners and report at meeting
of coal operators to be held on April
20.
The committee was composed of
the following: w. A. Lathrop, Lee
high Coal and Navigation Company;
w. j. Richards, Philadelphia and
Reading Coal Comrany; S. ID. War
riner, Lehigh Valley Coal Company;
B. A. Phillips, Delaware, Lackawan-
ma and Western; Robert Quinn, Sus-
quehanna Coal Company; C. G.. Rose,
of the Delaware and Hudson; w. A.
May, of the Pennsylvania Coal Com
pany, and the following individual
operators: w. l.. Cornell, Frank
Borden, T. M. RICHTER and John R.
Dryden,
One of the questions which was
said to have been under discussion
at the meet.ng was that of a suspen-
sion of operations, but it was stated
after the meeting that it was not
decided to do so at present.
The following official statement
was issued when the meeting adj
journed:
A "A conference of anthracite coal
operators was held in the offices OF
the Trunk Line Association to- discuss
the labor situation in the anthracite
region. There were about SO at the
meeting, including Messrs. E. D..
Thomas, G.. F. Baer, W. H. Trues-
dale, L.. F. Loree, F. D. Underwood,
w. ]. Richards, w. L. Cornell, Alvin
Markle, S. D. Warmer, ]. L. Cake,
w. A. Lathrop and E. E. Loomis.
There was an unusually large at
tendance of individual operators.
The action of the operators COM
mittee of seven in the conference
with the mineworkers' representa-
tives was unanimously approved.
1T was not decided to reduce the
wages of the mineworkers at the
present time. A committee of IL
was appointed and instructed to
formulate policy to be followed by
the operators. This committee will
report at another meeting on April
22.''
This was followed by the names
of the members of the committee
of IL previously given
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
Rnck no Hls old Faith.

Chicago Especially DR.. F. E. j.
Lloyd, who created nationwide
sensation two years ago by renounc-
ing the Episcopal faith and joining
the Roman Catholic Church. has been
received back into the Episcopal
Church, having first made recanta-
ton to Bishop Anderson. DR.. Lloyd
came to the United States in 1894
and held many important charges.
In 1906 he was elected coadjutor
bishop OF oregon. but declined the
place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
Attacks murder Theory.

McRae, Ca Especially In long
statement the Mayor of this town
declared that Pope S. Hill, the
Macon attorney found dead in an
office here, was not murdered, but
committed suicide The Mayor re-
viewed the case in detail and point
ed out the alleged weakness of the
murder theory. The Governor with
drew TIE reward he had offered after
a conference with Hills law partners.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-04-16
Tue And seven Men Lost.

Cleveland. o. Especially Fear is
entertained here that the fishing tug
George A. Floss may have gone
down, with it's crew of seven men,
during the storm on Lake Erie We'd
nesday. The tug, in charge of Capt.
William Barry, went out into the
lake Wednesday morning. 1t was
known to have encountered the Sc
we're gale which all day whipped the
lake into furious sea, but trace OF
the little boat soon was lost.