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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Reform for tho Senate.

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In the serious part Of the speech
which Vice-P President Sherman made
at the banquet Of the Baltimore chap
ter OF the American Institute of Bank
ing he commented significantly upon
the fact that two or three senators by
employing filibustering tactics had
blockaded business In the senate and
frustrated the efforts OF other sena.
tors to secure action upon measures
which were favored by a majority Of
the senator's. Mr.. Sherman also re-
marked upon "the astonishing thing
that member may sit in his seat in
the senate and not be counted in q
quorum roll call unless he chooses to
be counted" The vice-president indi-
Gated large amount of disgust that
under the methods now prevailing in
the senate the presiding officer Is en-.
tirely powerless to prevent chaos when
a few members are determined to
bring about chaos.
The country at large will indorse
his expression Of hope that such re-
form in the senate rules may be
brought about as will render such an
absurd filibustering demonstration as
that which occurred In the senate
near the close of the recent session
hereafter impossible.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
"why Did You Como Here n

1Ii =. i =
binding steel. Capt. Clinton quickly
followed up his advantage:
You committed this crime. Howard
Jenries" he shouted. fixing him with
stare. To his subordinate he
shouted: Didn't he. Maloney?"
He killed him all right" echoed
Maloney.
His eyes still fixed on those Of his
victim, and approaching his face
close to his. the captain shouted:
You did 1t. Jeffries! Come on, own
up! Let's have the truth! You shot
Robert Underwood with this revolver.
You did 1t. and you can't deny it! You
know you can't deny 1t! Speak," he
Numbered. You did It'll"
Howard. his eyes still fixed on the
shining pistol. repeated. as If recit.
ing a lesson:
Il did it,"
Quickly Capt. Clinton signaled to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
CHAPTER x.

The clock licked on, and still the
merciless browbeating went on. They
had been at 1t now five long, weary
hours. Through the blinds the gray
daylight outside was creeping its way
IN. All the policemen were exhaust.
I'D. The prisoner was on the verge Of
collapse. Maloney and Patrolman
Delaney were doing on chairs, but
Capt Clinton. q marvel of iron will
and physical strength. never relaxed
for moment, Not allowing himself
TO weaken or show signs of fatigue,
he kept pounding the unhappy youth
with searching questions.
BY this time Howard's condition was
pitiable to witness. His face was
white as death. His trembling lips
could hardly articulate. 1t was with
the greatest difficulty that he kept on
his feet. Every moment he seemed
about to fall At times he clutched the
table nervously. for fear he would
stumble. Several times, through sheer
exhaustion. he sat down. The act was
almost Involuntary. Nature was Civ
Ing way. Il
II can't stand any more" he muir.
INJURED. What's the good of all these
questions? tell you l didn't do it."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Ilz::sss4#Es@4IINS
captaIn's Heroic Act.

Penned in the cabin Of & canal boat
that had sunk at its without
warning at New York. iother day,
the captain saved his invalid wife and
12-year-old daughter ID most re-
Variable manner. The hero Of this
exploit was James Oelsen, captain Of
the Josie B. With his wife and daugh-
ter he was at breakfast in the cabin
of the boat. which was loaded with
coal, when suddenly the craft gave a
lurch. and went to the bottom like a
shot. The captain acted instantly. He
pushed his daughter through the cab
in door and she rose to the surface.
Then he started to help his wife out,
but both became wedged In the door.
He managed to free himself and came
to the surface. Seeing his daughter
safe Capt. Oelsen looked around for
his wife. but she had not come up. and
he Owed into the water, coming up in
a few moments with the unconscious
form of the woman. Other help was
now at hand. ad all were got safely
to land.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
sYNoPsls.

Howard Jeffries, bankers son, under
IN. evil influence of Robert Underwood.
telloW-student at Yale. leads life Of
dlasipation, narries the daughter of a
gambler who died in prison, and Is dis
owned by his father. He tries to get work
ana fails. A former college chum makes
business proposition to Howard which
requires 1000 cash, and Howard Is broke.
robert Underwood. who has been re-
ruised by Howard's wife. Annie, in his
college days, and had once been engaged
apartments at the Astruria. Howard de-
ctdes to ask Underwood for the $1,000 he
needs. Underwood, taking advantage of
htB Intimacy with Mrs. Jeffries Sr., be-
comes sort of social highwayman. Dis
covering his true character she denies
MIN the house. Alicia receives note from
Underwood. . threatening suicide. Art
dealers for whom he has been acting as
commissioner, demand an accounting. He
cannot make good. Howard Jefries
sails In an intoxicated condition; He asks
Istter that he is in debt up to his eyes.
Howard drinks himself into. maudlin
\ condition. and goes to sleep on divan.
4 caller Is announced and Underwood
draws screen around the drunken
sleeper. Alicia enters She demands a
promise from him that he will not take
MS life. pointing to the disgrace that
would attach to herself. Underwood re-
fuses to promise unless she will renew
Underwood Kills himself The report Of
over the dead body of Underwood. Reali-
zing his predlcament he attempts to flee
and is met by Underwood's valet. How
ara Is turned over to the police fisl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
CHAPTER Discontinued.

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But what's the good of sitting here
In this death house?" protested How.
ard. Take me to the station IL
must go. It's intolerable to- sit any
longer here
The captain beckoned to Maloney.
Not 80 fast, young man. Before
we go to the station we want to ask
you a few questions. Don't we. Ma
loney?"
The sergeant came over, and the
captain whispered something in his
ear. Howard shivered. Suddenly
turning to his prisoner. the captain
shouted in the stern tone of com.
mand:
Get up!"
Howard did as he was ordered. He
felt he must. There was no resisting
that powerful brute's tone of authori-
~. Pointing to the other side Of the
table. the captain went on:
Stand over there where can look
at you!"
The two men now faced each other.
the small table alone separating
them. The powerful electrolier over
head cast its light full on How
ards haggard face and on the cap
tain's scowling features. Suddenly
Maloney turned off every electric
light except the lights In the elect
roller. the glare of which was inten.
sifed by the surrounding darkness.
The rest of the room was in shadow.
One saw only .these two figures
standing wildly out In the strong
light-the white-faced prisoner and
bis stalwart inquisitor. In the dark
background stood Policeman Delaney.
Close at hand was Maloney taking
Aotes.
You did 1t. and you know you did
~" Numbered the captain, fixing his
eyes on his trembling victim
II did mot do It." replied Howard
slowly and firmly. returning the police.
mans stare.
You're lying!" shouted the captain
''I'm not lying" replied Howard
calmly.
The captain glared at him for a
moment and then suddenly tried new
tactics.
why did you come here?" he de-
handed.
II came to borrow money"
ibid you get it?"
"No-he said he couldn't give It to
me-"
Then you killed him.
II did not kill him." replied Howard
positively.
Thus the searching examination
went on, mercilessly. tirelessly. The
same questions, the same answers, the
same accusations. the same denials.
hour after hour. The captain was
tired. but being a giant In physique,
he could stand 1t. He knew that his
victim could not. 1t was only ques-
: ton OF time when the latter's resist
ance would be weakened. Then he
would stop lying and tell the truth.
That's all he wanted-the truth
you shot .him!"
II did not"
you're lying!"
I'm not lying-it's the TRUTH
So 1t went on. hour after hour, re-
lentlessly. pitilessly. while the patient
Maloney, In the obscure background,
took notes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
A Wise Decision.

Democratic members of the ways
and means committee Of the new
house Of representatives are said to
have reached decision to attempt no
general revision Of the tariff at the
coming special session Of congress.
This action will prove reassuring to
the country at large. Threat of gem
eral revision of the tariff would be
bound to act injuriously upon the de-
velopment of business.
This should not mean. however, that
the iniquities Of the present tariff law
will be retained indefinitely. But they
should be dealt with one at a time,
upon the basis of exact information
gathered by reliable experts. Action
of this character should not prove
harmful to legitimate business inter
ests.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

lieve me. My brain Is tired. I'm thor.
oughly exhausted. Please let me go.
My poor wife won't know what's the
matter
Never mind about your wife"
,growled the captain. We've sent for
her. How much did you try to Dor
row."
Howard was silent moment, as II
racking his brain. trying to renlem.
ber
"a thousand-two thousand. for
get. think one thousand"
"Did he say he'd lend you the mon.
eye" demanded the inquisitor.
NO" replied the prisoner. with hest.
tation. He couldn't-he-poor chap
he"
"Ah!" snapped the captain. HE re-
Ifused-that led to words. There was
a quarrel, and" Suddenly leaning
forward until his face almost touched
Howard's. he Kissed rather than
spoke: "You shot him!"
Howard gave an involuntary step
backward. as II he realized the trap
being laid for him.
mo. mol" he cried.
Quickly following up his advantage
Capt Clinton shouted dramatically:
"You lie! He was found on the
floor in this room--dead. You were
trying to get out Of the house with
out being seen. You hadn't even
stopped to wash the blood off your
hands. All you fellers make mistakes
! You relied on getting away unseen
! You never stopped to think that the
blood on your hands would betray
!, you." GruMy he added: Now, come
what's the use Of wasting all this
time? It won't go SO hard with you
II you own up. You killed Robert
Underworld"
Howard shook his head. There was
a pathetic expression Of helplessness
on his face.
Il didn't kill him." he faltered. az
was asleep on that sofa. woke up
1t was dark. went out. wanted t.
get home. My wife was waiting fol
me-"
Now I've caught you lying" inter
rupted the captain quickly. you tolt
the coroner you saw the dead man ant
feared you would be suspected OF hi,
murder. and 20 tried to get away un
seen" Turning to his men, he added.
How is that, Maloney? Did the pris
oner say that?"
The sergeant consulted his bacl
notes, and replied:
yes. Cap, that's what he saidr
Suddenly Capt. Clinton drew from
his hip pocket the revolver which ht
had found on the floor near the deat
mans body. The supreme test wa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
AZ You like Il.

The aged. worn. and guileless,look.
ing individual sauntered up to the
desk Of the clerk in southern hotel.
and quavered. as he drew from his
wallet yellow bill. Friend. will you
kindly give me I'VE silver dollars in
exchange for this memento OF the
good old confederate days7"
The clerk glanced quickly at the
proffered bill. smiled to himself. tossed
1t into the drawer. and counted out
the Eve dollars. When the guileless.
looking individual had gone, the clerk
examined the bill he had Just taken
in. He found that It was, or was not,
good U. 8. bill. Either way you
take 1t. It makes q story. 1t has never
been decided which is the better way.
Puck. r
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Remarkable SURGICAL on.r,tIor

A remarkable surgical operation has
been performed by DR.. Morrison, at
Queens hospital. Birmingham. upon a
man named Charles Endall, who had
been suffering from structure Of the
gullet caused by having taken sui.
phuric acid In mistake for whisky.
The mans throat having been closed,
a new permanent mouth was opened
In his side. through which he was fed
by means of tube. He gained weight,
and was able to leave the institution
but gave way to drink. and died from
exhaustion through structure. hastened
by bronchitis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
unw,l.e PIea.

The plea on behalf of the Sugar
trust that 1t has paid the United
States treasury s335.o00.0oo in the
past IA years and stolen only one per
cent. or SO of that sum seems to be
the twentieth century reproduction of
Warren Hastings amazement at his
own moderation. It may be pertinent
to recall that in the same time the
rest Of the country has paid into the
same receptacle something like 10 bill.
lions. Yet that does not justify the
others in stealing even one per cent
Of 1t back.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Jeu High in Catholic Church

Cardinal Kohn certainly sounds
ed. Still. 1t may be reserved to the
twentieth century to bring us such a
novelty says the American Isrselite.
tDr. Theodore Kohn. son of "a full
FLOODED Jew. was in 1898 elected arch
bishop the Austrian diocese of Olmu-
4 stz, one OF the most prominent epis-
copal sees of Christendom, which had
occasionally been occupied by mem
bers OF the imperial family, and which
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

for three hundred years had been re-
served to members Of the highest aris-
tocracy. In 1904 charges were fled
against him in Rome. and, while the
material was not sufficient to try him
for malfeasace. Plus X. induced him
to resign. The stipulations of this
compromise were never made pub
lie, but 1t was understood that he
would be given cardinalate. There
seems, however, to be a hitch some
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

Prince Albert year from the local noat
and duties OF this
600 his represented the revenues
@ state and provide for Its maintenance
e had allowed
confused and has he has with
proper caution, invested -
an OF things
million dollars being
his
nonica 9th 7
the
not
well for either 80 -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
MAINE GOVERNOR An EDITOR

Gov. Frederick w. Plaisted Of
Maine is a newspaper editor before
he is anything else. He has passed
the greater part Of his life in tho at
mosphere of newspaper office and
will never get the stain Of the print
er's ink from his fingers. His ap-
premiership was served under one Of
the old school Of Maine Journalists.
Gen. Harris NJ. Plaisted, his father.
For many years they published the
New Age together. /. and the paper
lives today. monument to their eff
forts.
Governor Plaisted leads an ideal
home life. Mrs. Plaisted was Miss
Frances B. Gvlliver, and for several
years assisted him in the New Age
office. She still retains lively in
terest in that publication and. al
though the wife of the governor of the
state. democratically lays aside her
social duties and plunges into the
grind of getting out" the paper
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Let the New Congress Begin.

The Democratic leaders announce
that the extra session Of congress will
be an active. progressive, achieving
session SO far as they can make 1t
that kind Of a session. They have a
comprehensive program. including the
ratification Of the Canadian agreement,
probably somewhat modified; the re-
vision of the tariff by schedules and
the enactment of other measures In
keeping with the needs and demands
Of the country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
A chIllIness eetw.en Them,

A most unusual suit is to be filed
in the courts of Atchison next week.
one that will arouse much discussion.
Some time ago woman visited in
Atchison and was put to sleep in the
spare bedroom. All spare bedrooms
are good deal like vaults. and this
one had the same unpleasant resem.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
A Lucky Miss.

The Guide There. we've missed: l
kin hear him maxim OF through the
bushes.
Young Hopeful~Well. It doesn't
matter: 1t was probably only the
guv'nor. He was somewhere over in
that direction. wasn't he!-Harper's
Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

The American Sugar Refining COM
pany calls the public's attention to
the fact that 1t has paid the custom
house 1895, 100000 In duties during the
last IA years. The idea being appar-
emily to show what very insignifl-
cant amount its agents stole from
the government and how mildly wick
ed 1t really was. So far as morality
Is concerned, petit larceny is Just as
reprehensible as burglary, and more
disgraceful in such criminal as the
Sugar trust.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Out Of Character.

'eHow was the melodrama?"
ooh, thrilling enough at times. but
the illusion was destroyed"
"How SOP
"The villain sang comic songs be-
tween the acts"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Positively Rudel

Because she wanted everybody else
to know as well as she knew that she
had small feet the woman who had
offered to lend rubbers to a friend.
added apologetically: But they are
SO big ! don't suppose you can keep
them on
"oh. ! guess can" said the friend
serenely. Il have big feet. too"
Since then, the woman with small
feet has refused to see her friend.
even when she brought the rubbers
home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Ab..n..M,nded After His Trial.

"Do you take this woman to be
your lawfully-wedded wife," begins
the minister. when the bridegroom.
Mr.. Cheetin Stox, the eminent finan-
cier. interrupts with:
.I don't remember"
Then. seeing the looks Of amaze.
ment on the faces OF all, he realizes
where he is. and exclaims:
81 beg your pardon! For the mo-
ment was thinking about my trial
last week. Certainly I take her
Life
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
FISHER SUCCEEDS BALLTNGER

Walter Lowery Fisher of Chicago.
succeeds Richard "A. Ballinger as sec
rotary of the interior. MT. Ballinger's
resignation was presented in Janu-
airy. but at the request Of the presi-
dent, was withheld until after con-
gress adjourned. Mr.. Fisher is law.
yer, and has served in several pub.
lie capacities. Singularly. he has
been one of Clifford Pinchot's staunch-
est supporters in the matter of con-
servation Of natural resources. He
was president of the Conservation
League of the National Conservation
Congress. which succeeded the LEAGUE,
and Of which Mr.. Pinchot is president.
He has always taken deep and
active interest in conservation. He
wass instrumental in the formation Of
the Municipal Voters League Of Chi
cago and was It's president in 1906.
Recently he was appointed member
of President Taft's commission to in
vestigate the feasibility of regulation
of stock and bond jSsues Of ro{lroo,a.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Idle Talk.

Reciprocity with Cuba has ruined
none Of us, though there we're those
who loudly cried that 1t would. Why
should we listen to the revival in con-
nection with reciprocity with Canada
Of that same old bugaboo talk ?-Provi-
dence Tribune,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

had selected
lady wrote Mr. Hnles which him
read evicus chapter
read the following
when he hath made reconcng the holy and the
tabernacle OF the congregation the he
Aaro lay both his hands the head the live
CONFESS over him all the niquite children
IN all their sins putting them the shall
sena MN away by the
the shall
naped and he shall let go the goat in
apparently
goat" " s - = -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

"Odd, isn't it?"
What's odd?"
"That after people have warm
words, they speak coldly"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
wouIdn,t Aaree wien Her,

She-I see they have dish on the
bill called "suffragette salad Won
der what It's like?
He-Don't try 1t, dear. I'm sure a
thing with that name would never
agree with anybody. Yonkers States
man
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Behind the Scenes.

"The audience is pretty coldg re-
marked the leading lady.
That's right" rejoined the low
comedian, "but guess the snowstorm
In the next act will warm them up"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
When Death Come, to Venice.

When anyone dies in Venice there
is posted up on his house and upon the
neighboring houses. by way of In
formation. q printed placard. giving
the name. the age. the birthplace. the
cause Of death AMI certificate that
the dead received the sacraments that
he died like good Christian: and
asking the faithful to pray for him.
Theophile Gautier. Travels in Italy"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

President Taft says he found much
to rejoice him" in the recent session
Of congress. But he didn't go into de-
tails.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
HEIR TO THRONE OF MONACO

Prince Louis, who is heir to the
throne of the little principality Of
Monaco, famous throughout the world
as the greatest gambling resort in ex-
tstence, may never WELD the power
now exercised by his father, Prince
Albert. Although the profits from the
casino pay all the taxes Of the prin-
cipality. thereby freeing every citi-
zen from financial obligations to the
state. the people are not contented.s
They have made demands upon;
Prince Albert for a constitution, and
the prince. Immediately after the ex-
pulsion Of Manuel from Portugal.
granted them one. They rejected 1t,
however. demanding fuller political
rights, and even made demonstra-
tons before the palace, in which the
red flag of anarchy was unfurled.
1t has been charged that cor:
rupt condition of things exists. By
the terms Of the last concession
granted to the Casino. about $780,
-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

II feel better than have felt for
two years. Mr.. Ballinger keeps say
ing. So does the country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

whenever she conjure doing
impossible
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Its Nature.

Il understood this was a hanging
caseS
$50 1t was"
"But wasn't the sentence suspend.
ed?"
"No; the prisoner was"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
Tho BUNGALOW.

The word bungalow is an Anglo-1n.
dian version of the Hindoo bangla,
which primarily means Bengal. or Of
Bengal. and is also applied to a
matched hut.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05
in TIL. [lrllEl IdH
PRESIDENTS NEW SECRETARY

The new secretary to President Taft
who succeeds Charles D. Norton is
Charles D. Hilles. until recently as
sistant secretary Of the treasury. The
selection of Mr.. Hilles meets with the
hearty approval Of the friends of the
president. Mr.. Hilles is a native Of
Ohio, but was appointed to his pres.
emit position from Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.
where he was conducting boys
school. Mr.. Hilles is about 40 years
old. He will receive an annual sal
airy of $500. congress having grant
ed an increase of5$1,5 500 for the po-
sition. Under the reorganization Of
the executive force which has brought
about Mr. Norton's short term at the
White House, that force. with the ex-
ception of the secretary. will be prac-
tically permanent body.
That women are keen observers
and not always without a sense Of
humor has been demonstrated by
Virginia girl. When the announces
,r,oc a.. Ahox n IJf,1ao
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

native of
change in the 8
Balinger
have been his
is
poor His health. y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-05

where. but the archbishop insists on
the fulflment Of the promises made
to him.