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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
A Census Suggestion.

What does prosperity mean? This Is
question to which the next census
should be made to furnish an answer.
We have learned much about public
deficits and the reason for them. Let
US find out about the deficit in the
average mans pocketbook and its
cause.
Germany recently has collected ex-
tensive statistics concerning the In.
come and expenses Of families In all
parts Of the empire. They show that
a majority are barely able to exist.
even with the most rigid economy.
Still, Germany is called prosperous
country.
s We boast Of our prosperity. Leaders
OF political and industrial thought tell
us that we are on the eve Of an epoch
of unexampled progress. Perhaps such
inquiry as that made In Germany may
disclose that the masses do not share
fairly in this era OF good fortune. We
may discover that our idea Of prosper
ity is superficial, and that 1t actually
reaches only small proportion Of the
millions whose labor produces 1t.
It is important that incomes and
family expenditures of various classes
should be carefully investigated. In.
formation thus obtained may identify
more definitely some OF the evils IN
our economic system.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
TAII. Az MlARInRJF,

Dorothy Jagged three) to her older
sister: I'm as tall as YOU" Marjorie:
mo. you're not. Stand up and see.
There. you only come to my mouth"
Dorothy: We'll. / don't care. I'm
as tall the other way: my feet go
down as far as yours! Christian
Register.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

What Jimmie Would Have Done.
Jimmie giggled when the teacher
read the story of the Roman who
swan across the Tiber three times be-
fore breakfast.
You do not doubt trained swim
mer could do that, do you, James?''
No. sir" answered Jimmie: "but 1
wondered why he didn't make It four
and get back to the side his clothes
were on. Success
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

Wherein They Differ.
Jack-Widows are wiser than maids
In one respect, at least.
Tom-What's the answer?
Jack-They never let good chance
go by, thinking that better one will
come their way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
Revensed.

at seems to me that l have seen
you before"
You have. my lord. used to give
your daughter singing lessons"
Twenty yearsl"-Cassell's Satur-
day Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
NAUGHTY DoLLIE.

Dear me. Mollie!" said papa.
Why are YOU scolding your dollie
so?" "Tanse, said Mollie. she's
naughty. She said two an two make
Ave; an. when I told her It was
six, she said / didn't know nufiin'..-
ttarper's Bazaar. ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
Suapicioua

Your mother wired me this morn
ing that she couldn't come for two
weeks. She's been unavoidably de-
leyed."
Well, you needn't chuckle over IT,"
snapped his wife. who was unreason-
ably suspicious.-Detroit Free Press
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
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EakSES O4 tmc A6EhHs
When we consider that the people
were practically at the mercy Of the
organized interests Of the country in
the framing Of this new tariff bill we
are inclined to be thankful that we es-
capped as we'll as we did. So long as
the people go about their lawmaking in
an unorganized and unsystematic way
and the big business interests OF the
country are always prepared, always
ready, ever alert with brains and mon
ey and Influence, the humble produc-
or and the meek consumer must take
what they can get and be thankful 1t
is no worse.-Iowa State Register.
The blanket schedule Is a most as
founding piece Of brigandage. The re-
port Of the commissioner of labor,
Carroll D. Wright. shows that the cost
Of the labor that enters into the max
Ing of blanket is 10 per cent of its
whole cost. The tariff is 165.42 per
cent-Lincoln. Neb., News.
The tariff revision by Its friends
Is over and the expense of the tinker
ing paid. The general revision Is up
ward. which will produce less revenue
on account of being prohibitive.-For-
mosa. Fan, Era.
Thus again less than half dozen
men In the national Congress are ena-
bled to hold up and rob the people
solely for the benefit Of few trust
masters. Oklahoma City Advocate-Re-
view.
The Republican administration was
elected under the promise of a revis-
ion which would enable the American
people. as whole, to buy the neces-
saries Of life cheaper, that Is, a prom
ise to reduce the tariff on these neces-
stiles. They have not been true to
their promise. The tariff question Will
be the liveliest Issue in the next cam
paign. Journal.
In the recent tariff revision the well
fare Of the people, the ultimate con-
sumner was lost sight Of, and there
will, be sad day OF reckoning for
those who proved faithless to the trust
reposed In them. Hillsboro. N. D.,
Banner.
Congressman Tawney Is the only
Minnesota member who voted for the
UBIQUITOUS Payne tariff bill. He is an
able man, but he should be left at
home next election. and man sent
in his place who will work for the peo-
pie. instead Of the corporations Long
Prairie. Mimi, Argus.
II the spirit of opposition to frank
Investigation of tariff matters is as
bitter In the Senate and the House as
has been intimated by the minority
who are anxious for better understand
ing in these matters, there is good
cause for wanting an unbiased, true
report from some committee that has
taken the time and pains to slit the
true state of affairs clear to the bot
tom.-Algona, Iowa, Republican.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

blight OF line. You stepped on the
blight Of your fish-line, and your fish
pulled you of your feet. II 1t had
been a whale, we should not have got
You SO easily. Next time you must
be more careful with your line
Youths Companion,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

The London Financial Times has
been investigating the worlds output
of wine and says that 1t is decreas-
ing. In 1899 1t was over four bill.
lion gallons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
Wealth In we.tern L.nd.

The great crops Of 1909 are making
themselves felt In freight COMPOSITIONS
at some points. in upward revision of
estimates of the money value Of the
years farm products and In quicken.
ing Of the pulse of industry and trade.
That they will bring the country a
year Of unusual prosperity is doubted
by nobody. Next year or the year
after the crops may not be SO abun-
dant, but there Is never total crop
failure. Even in the drought year.
1901. the short corn crop had its com
pensation in an immense yield OF
wheat. Diversified farming and I'M
proved cultivation lessen the probabili-
ties Of failure in any considerable per-
centage Of the crops.
The increasing yields and the grow
ing average Of prices are making at
fluent the landowners and the thrifty
farmers who few years ago had
CAUSE to complain Of poverty. The
improving comforts Of rural life and
the greater financial independence are
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
rate. D.esn.e.

It Is highly significant that Presi-
dent Taft's western trip will find him
entirely on the defensive in tariff ex-
plantations.
1t is also noteworthy that the last
time President Taft was on western
tour he was not on the defensive. He
was making promises. He was telling
prospective voters throughout the
West that the Republican party
pledged itself to tighten their tariff
tax burdens by downward re-
vision.
Western farmers and business men
have as high regard for the presiden-
tial ONCE as any other class of Amer
leans. They will give President Taft
a respectful hearing. But they are
grimly In earnest when they look for
a satisfactory explanation OF why Mr.
Faft's ante-election pledges were not
literally kept.
There are advance Indications that
President Taft will adopt an apologetic
tone. He will probably admit that
Republican pledges have not been COM
pletely redeemed. He is already init
mating that the West should give the
tariff chance" before becoming too
severe In Its structures.
That Is a small recompense for the
hundreds Of thousands Of western
votes that helped to make Mr.. Taft
President on the strength Of his tariff
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

isn't your climate rather change
able?"
YES" answered Farmer Corntossel.
II reckon we have about every kind
of weather there is, except good
weather" Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

An build mouse Wpts called q
shack;
An never have no Sunday suit.
An learn to whistle on flute.
An have beard an curly hair.
An own circus an a fair,
An drive cart VIII yellow wheels.
An eat Ice cream between my meal.
An camp out In big white tent.
An never have to pay no rent.
Harold Skinner, in Saturday Eve
ming Post.
ON THE WHARF.
BY e. w. Frentz.
For boy who lives most OF the
year AWAY from the sea. the little
town Of Baynead is fine place to
spend the summer. There is always
something to do there. When 1t 10
pleasant, you can dig CLAIMS or go
grabbing. or fish on the end of the,
old wharf. When 1t rains, you can go
up into Captain Billy,s sailioft and
watch him sew with funny big
tlhimble held in the palm Of his hand;
or you can sit in Captain Benny's
boat-shop and see him build dories
while he tells stories.
To Walter Manly the rainy days
we're almost as happy as the pleasant
ones. for he liked both Captain Billy
and Captain Benny. and was al.
ways glad to be with them. The two
old men were brothers. Both had
been sailors all their lives. and for
many years had hunted whales in the
south seas. Captain Billy had only
one leg. and had to use . crutch
when he walked.
Walter had wondered good many
times how Captain Billy had lost mis-
leg, but, OF course, he did not like
to ask him. But knowing that he
and Captain Benny we're brothers.
he felt that ne might ask Captain
Benny. So one rainy day, when he
and Thornton Hadley were in the
boat-shop. he put the question.
How did Captain Billy lose his
leg?" the captain repeated after Wal
ter NWlhy. the ibiRht OF rope took
Il nffn5
aThe7 bite 81 a rope,p cried wal.
ter "How could a rome bite mans
leg On i e1,ess Vol, are making fun
~ me cantain.. N
NO NJ my how. II was the hight
~, 4 rone Int mot tte Kind Won are
sthank,ne lnf.r = s.. 3
aAIi ibieht 4 4 loon and il il 4 1
ming 4 Z sailor Il ALWAYS afraid II.
and 4 INHALER especially.n
And then the captain TOOK rome
and showed them what he meant
He stold them about the limiting Of
whales. NOW the small heats leave
the shin and the men row nuietlv nm
- me- whale mil thew are near
enough for the man n the how to
tbn,u the harnoon' which i q short
inn ,snear with > long fira rone has.
tened y Il. and he told Them how
careful tho men rn,,s4 he - see that
tfba rona q cojlsd ,ws+ ,,pht in the
tuh a. tba how 8, tha hoat hacanse
when the whale feels ME HARMON
no usually divas and poaa down On
fast that me rome sometimes makes
the adga ~ +ha t,,h e,noke 4, the
rene 4 not coiled i,rst riehts it-may
catch All when It runs ont and the whole
MAJ NO araeex.d ,,ndar +he u,ata, And
!, : man bonrans - set ahiss soot ~
h,s Ia, corghts n !, ,ro, =, ,ha mn,
he NAV he nn,led overheard, or his
leo c,,t. IN
THAT was what had bannanea 70
Canaan pinv. 4 careless sailor had
let the rome get kinked and 4 hon
had ca,,,pht rm,nd Canaan pillv,s leg
and mlled him. over
He was carried down down down
ana MIGHT never have come nm a
CAPTAIN Benny who was in the same
= l.-ss, - . -,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
No Indpcenent.

The Man-Why don't you go to Sum
day School any more?
The Boy-Awl didn't dey have
dey're picnic already?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

The greater than Washington"
statesman Is admiringly discovered al
most as frequently az the greater than
Shakespeare" playwright.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29
Rt&r childssa@
IN Home

Ideals.
l don't see 'zactly why my folks
Jes' tease an tease. an. coax an coax
Me al tn time to promise them
That I'll be jes' like Uncle Jem
When grow up, an own mine,
An go to bed at half-pas' nine.
An brush my clos, an learn TO pray,
An take bath wifout no pay,
An learn to figger how much coal
Is on tn inside OF hole.
An wash my teef, an comb my hair
AN clean my Shoes. an newer swear.
En- shoot gun, er go to shows,
Er smoke, er swim wifout no clos,
Err call darby boy a coon,
Er eat my m.nce pie wifi spoon.
Wen grow up to be a man
l want to be like Uncle Dan.
An wear big. long rubber coat,
An rubber boots. an. sail a boat,
An feed pig. an trade of dogs.
An fish wifi little clay bullfrogs,
An stay up late. an eat hardtack,
An build a house wpt's called 9
shack;
An never have no Sunday suit.
An learn to whistle on q flute,
An have beard an curly hair.
An own a circus an fair
An drive cart VIII yellow wheels.
An eat Ice cream between my meal.
An camp out in q big white tent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

Hot biscuits. soaked in chicken
gravy, are mighty good and mighty
Sindigestibls.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

The best treasure among men is .
frugal tongue. -Hesiod.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

i - ~ Abb00s.'
The proclamation by Representative
Charles N. Fowler OF New Jersey. that
the Republicans in the regular session
of Congress must war upon Cannonism
IL they wish to carry the elections next
year Is worthy Of all acceptance.
though It will not be needed by any
except the insurgents. whose ranks
Mr.. Fowler has Joined since Mr..
Speaker disciplined him for insubor-
dination In the last Congress.
In his hatred Of Cannon and Can
nonism Mr.. Fowler is no. more patri-
otto and philosophical than he was
when, as dutiful disciple Of the gem
tleman from Danville. he worked in
harmony with the House machine and
took the good things which Cannon
ism held for him. But as honest men
get their dues when thieves fall out,
so public good is apt to follow quar-
rel among politicians whose ways are
evil.
Mr.. Fowler tells us nothing new
when he declares that proper legisla-
ton cannot be had from Congress al
long as the House is held fast in the
grip Of the Speaker and small group
of usurRing leaders. who dictate what
the Mouse shall and shall not do. The
Republic has said this many times In
the last few years. and 1t is as true
now as It was when the usurping
tyranny Of the Reed rules was first
subjected to the fire Of Democratic
guns.
The suppression Of debate on the
tariff in the House during the recent
session and the tanning of the Payne.
Aldrich bill through both houses by
machine organization have indeed
made ,Cannonism one of the para
mount issues. II not reformed 1t will
help to defeat the Republican party in
the Congressional elections next year.
st. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-29

la - =
broadening the intelligence Of the
farmers and the growing value Of the
lands is building up a land-owning
aristocracy In the West that Is gaining
in political, social and economic influ-
ence. Theirs is an influence Of con-
servatism.
On the magnifcently productive
lands of Central Illinois, says an ex-
change. 1t has been found that a farm
er of moderate capital can make more
money by renting the land and putting
all his capital into its cultivation than
by owning the land. This means that
the cultivation must be done intelli-
gently and by good business methods.
To what extent the system will go in
other States is most interesting so
cio-economic question of the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

- HE combination garments that
|" first introduced several seasons
ago are crude attempts at lin
- gerie tailoring in comparison to
IHg9AA models recently. brought out.
- Past seasons this term meant
nothing more nor less than the petticoat
or drawers Joined with the corset cover by
a straight belt Of embroidery or beading.
The combinations Of today are well de-
signed, cut and made to conform to every
line OF the figure without the slightest
suggestion Of fullness anywhere and at
the same time are as comfortable and prac-
teal as they are pretty.
A Few Choice Late Novelties.
The general vogue for the cne-piece
dresses make it necessary to do away with
any undergarments that VIII mar the
smoothness of the outer garment. For the
woman who wears the short petticoat there
are the three-piece combinations which
serve the purpose Of corset cover, drawers
and short petticoat. A knee-length plcated
drawer-skirt is one of the recent imported
novelties which is well liked by good
dressers. The princess drawer is another
high-class novelty combination which is
cut in one piece like a princess. Another
departure in lingerie tailoring is the
shortened waist in the corset cover and
the high cut skirt-drawer is true empire
fashion. The high-class combinations are
also drawn to a point in front and are
fitted very snugly so that garments worn
over them should fall smoothly without
wrinkles.
Popular Combination Garments.
Drawer and corset cover combinations are
the most popular OF lingerie styles. The
princess skirt cut in piece or in semi-effect
is another popular garment. Cover and
short skirt combinations are favored by
women who must wear more than one
skirt. Knockers and extreme short fitting
petticoats are shown only for the ultra
dressers. Separate skirts. corset covers
and drawers are ~still,to be seen.
In gowns, the slip-over, low neck gar
ments are much in evidence, while the
banded empire has lost none of its vogue.
Among the French lingerie the chemise Is
still to be seen, but the tendency for
tailored underwear has done much to dis
popularize the chemise.
sheer Material. Dainty Embroidery.
There is a continuance of vogue for
sheer and soft materials. Cross bar and
striped dimities. embroidered and dotted
SWISS, bauste and alloVer embroideries are
employed extensively. The high-class gar
ments show a great deal of sheer linen,
French batiste and hand embroideries in
dainty floral design. There is also a wide
employment of, fine linen laces for the
high end, while val. sthl remains a popular
lace for the less expensive numbers.
Much is done with embroidered flouncing
for drawers and corset covers are otter
made entirely of the flouncing. Convent.
made emhrolderies in simple designs are
finding favor with all classes Of dealers
The general tendency in lingerie is foi
dainty simplicity.
COIors in Lingerie.
One OF the most pronounced novelties
In lingerie this season Is the use of coloret
embroideries. OF course, only the Iighi
and delicate shades are used, such as ligh
blue. pink and hello, and great care q
taken not to make the color too pro
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

excellent, especially the clunies, which are
now used where val was formerly en-
ployed. Irish laces, landings, allovers.
medallions, galloons and separate crochet
drop ornaments; all these forms of trim
mings will be used separately and in COM
binations on next seasons garment. For
lingerie purposes, much interest is shown
in the val, torchon and cluny. Net and
net top laces are holding an important
place in the lace department. Allover net
in white, ecru, black and color is fairly
strong. Much interest is shown in colored
novelty effects, for there is hardly a lace
in the market but that is procurable in
color. Metallic effects are also very good.
Gold and silver tissues in finely woven
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

nounced. The wide use of ribbon in color
has paved the way for this color treat
ment in the new lingerie, but ribbons can
be removed during the laundering process
and the colored embroiderie must stand
the test of washing. All white lingerie,
therefore. is shown in larger numbers. for
the colored variety is at present considered
quite ultra; TO be used by the overfastidi-
Gus, who want their undergarments to har-
monize with the general color scheme Of
the toilette.
The tendency for black and white gloves.
among the high class of trade, promises
to become more general the coming sea-
son. Not only for dressy wear is there
such a demand for black and white, but
for street wear more black gloves have
been sold this winter than for many sea-
sons. The indications for early spring
point to wide demand for the short glove
In glace. suede, the heavier leather and
even silk, when II becomes warmer. but
buyers Of the large department stores seem
to be pretty confident that during summer
the long gloves of silk and Isle will be as
much in demand as ever. For early SELF
ing the large city stores have quite a
showing of the seasons new colors and
shades for matching purposes, but as the
season advances there Is always a large
demand for the colors that harmonize
rather than match the costume. In silk
gloves there is a wide showing OF black
and white. White especially looks very
promising for midsummer selling. Tan has
become a leading staple color. In weight,
stitching and style of leather, there is no
decided change in glove fashions. There
has been a better demand for One clasp
leather gloves stitched in mannish glove
effect by the smart dressers, but for gem
eral selling the fine glaces and suedes
seem to be better liked.
Trimmings and Buttons.
For summer there is a wide showing Of
embroidered wash trimmings of every de-
scription in bindings, edge and medallion
form. Pendants, tassels and drop orna-
ments made Of linen are also important
items in summer trimming. Soutache and
embroidered effects on net are still in the
lead. A great deal Of metal. beaded and
Jeweled effects, jet, t~inseling and sequin
trimmings Of all sorts are features of the
new trimmings. For popular selling the
fancy betting and landings are excellent,
Wnne ITlnBes urop ornaments, taSSelS ana
pendants of all sorts in Jet, metal and
other effects. are still the high class trim
mings. Ball fringe and tassels are in good
demand for finishing sashes, girdles and
neck ornaments. Black is better than ever
and the tendency for sombre trimmings
with bold dashes Of bright coloring and
gold and silver effects is quite pronounced.
Buttons are shown in fabric covered ef-
fects. metal. enamel, steel. jet and pearl.
Slides and tiny buckles for trimming pur-
poses in steel. enamel and rhinestone eff
ects are in great evidence.
laces.
The lace outlook for the coming season
is very promising according to fashion in
dications. While the figure outline has
changed but little. the simply made gar
ments. of last season must give way to
a
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

The Fashionable Slender Figure Demands the Most
Carefully Tailored Undergarments-Sheer and Dainty
Materials Are Features of the Spring Undergarments.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

design and pattern are seen on the finest
ailovers, landings and medallions. Jetted
and metal spangle nets are also to be seen
among the allovers and landings of the
net laces.
ParasoIs.
Parasols for the coming summer are
shown in plain colors of taffeta, pongee
and other materials. There is the usual
showing of fancy effects in Persian and
Dresden design, but the tendency seems
TO be for the plain coaching parasol in
solid color. The handles of the new para
soils are somewhat longer than the regula-
ton length and are mostly of wood. Mis-
sion wood in severely plain effects Is the
novelty for next seasons parasol.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04
laces.

The lace outlook for the coming season
is very promising according to fashion in
dications. While the figure outline has
changed but little, the simply made gar
ments. of last season must give way to
the elaborate trimmings that are promised
great vogue. The heavy linen laces are