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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
is WORST OF JOKES
HARD TO TAKE THE. TARIFF
@ BOARD SERIOUSLY.
We May Ultimately Come Under Rule
Of Tariff Board, but We Scarcely
Need It toxlnvestisate the
She'll Game.

...s + r. = /. I
We wish we could take that tariff
board seriously in. all respects, but 1t
is impossible. For 40 years now the
high takers have been marking up
tariffs. Poor fellows; they never had
q tariff board. They simply consulted
their inward sentim ents. If the spirit
moved them to buy a private yacht. to
build a $250,0O0 cottage by the sea or
to endow library or university. they
told the people in Washington that
they wanted more tariff to assist in
the enterprise and they goti
The process was the easiest imagtn-
able. It was like the first law OF ma
ture. which is to help yourself. No
body ever thought OF calling 1t scien-
the. It was not even expert. With
most practitioners the work was
coarse, if not clumsy. Would duck
swim? Would 9 hungry man eat?
Would a boy attend circus?
Those were great and primitive
days. You saw what you wanted and
you took It. In the course OF time It
became necessary to apologize occa-
sionally for taking too much and to Of
fer excuses for taking 1t from the
wrong man, but the domain of science
was not invaded and a tariff board
was unheard Of.
IT. now appears that all this use Of
the power to tax everybody for the
benefit Of somebody was highly scten-.
tific and that only scientists Of the
first order of merit can undo any part
OF it. Who should amputate limb
but surgeon? Shall the intricacies
OF costly chronometer be intrusted
to the clumsy hands Of wood chop
per? Is the average American well
enough acquainted with the higher
mathematics to be able to throttle q
scientist who chances to be rifing his
pockets?
These are profound and narrowing
questions, but we nevertheless believe
that what was done by one tnstru-.
mentality may be undone by the same
agency. 1t may be that we shall ulti-
mately come under the sovereign rule
of the tariff board, but we hardly need
It to investigate the shell game or to
make q report upon the newest get
rich-quick scheme. Designing women
whose object is matrimony, learned
metallurgists who know how to dis
pose Of gold bricks, and skilled en-
gravers having an oversupply Of green
backs may find 1t profitable on occa-s
sion to refer their clients to q tariff
board, but it will be only for the pur'-
pose OF gaining, little time. The
sleuths will be upon their trail in =
minute.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
ra-Him That Hath.

Since the first of the year. sugar haA
advanced something more than SO per
cent. According to the calculations OF
Wall street brokers. the sugar trust
profits to the extent Of $40,000,000 as
a result.
Under decisions Of United States
courts, the trust was obliged to pay
the government several million dollars
because OF Wholesale dishonesty. OF
course, that was unpleasant for the
trust management.
But, by the tariff schedules and the
short sugar-beet crop. the robbers
have been furnished conditions to off,
set the incommoding requirements OF
the law.
ITO him that hath shall be given
80 long as tariff extortions shall be
permitted,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

boys chose partners and were ranged
In two lines from the dining room to
the parlor. At the end Of each line
was a table; one held big basket OF
peanuts, beside the other stood the
umpire. with her pencil and paper. On
it was wooden bowl and two plates.
When the umpire called q girls name
she and heripartner walked down the
center to the farther table. Covering
the back Of their hands with all the
peanuts they could hold, they carried
them to the other table. where they
were counted. 1t sounds like an easy
task but the winner had only seven OF
eight peanuts to his credit, When the
children began to giggle, when hands
grew shaky. or walk quickened into
a run, the peanuts were tumbltng
everywhere to the delight OF the on
lockers. RE-
There was game OF bean bags.
then spirited soap bubble contest
For this partners were drawn again
and ribbon stretched from END to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
Great Combination,

II Mr.. Clark is elected president
next year. a congress Democratic in
both branches is likely to supplement
that result. and the first business In
hand in 1913-probably in the spring
will be tariff revision. The Payne
law will come in for complete over
hauling. What then shall we see? A
man in the White House familiar with
the tariff from Democratic point Of
view, a man in the speakership-Mr.
Underwood-familia with the man in
the White House, and some man
chairman Of ways and means familiar
with both. A majority Of the MAORI
ty OF the house VIII be men who have
served with the president in congress.
The combination will be as closely
knitted as was that Of Mckinley, Reed
and Dingley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
Partners for supper.

to make. a wick The children. each
one keeping in memory the number Of
his walnut shell, crowded about the
tub on the kitchen floor, and on its
waters was launched a fleet Of burn
ing candle boats All sorts Of exciting
adventures befell them; they bumped
into each other, one or two were cap
sized, some took fire and burned up.
while a few sailed on serenely with
their little candles burning up the last
drop Of grease. The last survivor
was inspected for its number. then its
owners name went third on the roll.
There was no greater fun during the
evening than a peanut carry. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
Maquey, Species Of Cactus. Furnishes net:
Medicine. Drink and Fiber Tor
Basket Weaving

..In Mexico there is q plant that
feeds greater number Of persons
In more different ways than Is known
perhaps in any other country OF the
world" said G. w. Lucas, topograph-
ical engineer for the Mexican Trans
continental railway. d
"The maguey is a species of cactus
which thrives in greatest extent and
profusion on the great mesa OF the
republic of Mexico. 1t is perhaps the.
most remarkable plant. as regards
its utilization, of all the more COM
mon tropical plants on earth In this
country plant of the same family is
known as the century plant, but of
course the variety in Mexico is differ
emit, and here apparently the plant is
used only for ornamental purposes.
''This plant throws out tiny sprouts
with from flve to eight branches edged
with small espinas or needles. which
identity It as Of the cactus family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
eobbina for Apples.

end Of the room. with boys on one
side of It and girls on the other. It
was played almost like a tennis game.
girl blowing a bubble to her partner.
who waited it back. The contest
went down the line. and the children
who kept bubble floating for two
minutes won. At least 80 names were
down on the referees list and every
body gathered about the grab bag In
front of the witch-doll. who yielded
up her reins Of raffla. Each boy and
girl, according to his or her place upon
the list. pulled at black or an orange
colored strand Of rafi1a. One jerk
brought out bundle wrapped in tissue
paper-and such queer things were
unwrapped. velvet cats and china ele-
plants, feathered ROSTERS or tiny dolls.
old women who nodded their heads.
and old men who winked their eyes.
long tailed mice. or fat little owls.
and Japanese novelties without end.
What a stampede there was down
cellar when the jolly aunt appeared
with corn-popper. tin pans and .
package Of popcorn. Upstairs, they
came again presently with half .
bushel Of hot. snowy white kernels.
Then with bowlfuls of popcorn and
peanuts they made q circle about the
jolly aunt, who announced that the
last half hour was to be devoted to
something very weird and "Hallow.
e'eny." She sat before low table
chanting softly. while into saucer
she tossed tablespoonful Of salt and
poured alcohol upon It from a silver
fagon. When she touched 1t with .
match it blazed up in blue uncanny
fame. Then she began In slow.
deep voice:
Little Orphant Annie's come to our
house to stay!"
She had scarcely reached the last
verse when the saucer lamp fiared
strangely and went out. The reader
lit 1t again, with her salt and alcohol,
and recited:
IAN around the house in the Jet black
night,
1t stares through the window pane"
But the light went out as she whisper
ed slowly:
"All the wicked shadows coming.
tramp. tramp. tramp"
There followed Eugene Fields ghost
" Seem Things" with its ''scary"
refrain. But as she ended the last
stanza, the lights suddenly blazed up.
real electric lights instead of tallow
dips in carrot candlesticks. and the
clock struck nine. There was q scurry
upstairs for warm caps and coats.
Good nights" were said. not only to
the little lady hostess, her tall mother.
and the jolly aunt. but to the witch
lady on the lawn. whose round eyes
still glowed.
1t had been very jolly Halloween;
even the witch lady seemed to ac-
knowledge it the next morning when
her head was carried down cellar and
her queer wooden leg bumped its way
up the attic stairs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
r. {S5S lS7Bl IgllYHA -
E4g&I1llll
!.
HIRTY-ONE chill
dren to be enter
tained-a guest
e-ooh ~ 0otn

\ ~ \ = for each OF Octo-
hers golden days--and Halloween to
be celebrated! There are easter things
TO do. Such Stunts" as 3mirror.gazlne
It the silvery hour OF midnight. as fo o
lowing a thread through dark cellar'
\ Or pulling kalestocks: none OF tn il''11l
could be called child's play. some
thing had to be planned that was dl1-
lerent, something entertaining ana
".Hallowe'eny." .S.
The invitations, which were sent
out a week in advance. read as 1ol-
lows:
won't you come to my Halloween
party, from six to nine. October 81!
j Please wear play clothes
In the corner OF each card was =
tiny water-color sketch--a witch rid
ing broom, d blinking owl. Or e z
\ broad winged bat. (.
E Every response was an acceptance.
and straightway preparations for the
party began. From a farm house We
drove home one day with . load OF
cornstalks, pumpkins. and carrots.
Everybody in the house who could
I use jack-knife was pressed into serv-
ice. Big pumpkins and little were
transformed into lanterns, with faces
upon which black or white paint had
sketched queer eyebrows or fierce
mustachios. They were distributed
about the house: tucked among
! russell oak leaves and green pine
boughs on each mantel. set lantern
fashion on a newell post in the hall. or
hung here and there from overhead
grilles. Cornstalks were stacked be-
side fireplace at a safe distance from
! the fire, and the house was lit dim
~ by pumpkin-heads or candles set
in followed carrots. (. & /, sSsts y
The dining table was set with 9
group of carrot candlesticks and bowl
fuls Of apples. nuts, grapes and
candy. Upon a fat pumpkin was
perched Halloween witch, holding q
handful OF rama. which came from
I the mouth of a grabbing. In her black
gown. peaked hat, and flying red cloak.
with a veritable broomstick in her
hand, she was the star Of indoors. On
the lawn. ready to offer q welcome to
every guest who arrived. was a great
or star. a life-size witch. with a pair
of winkling red eyes which could be
seen two blocks distant Her frame
work was a rough wooden cross with
one end hewn to a sharp stake which
was driven into the ground Pillows
were tied about her lath-like form for
shapeliness. while her garb was a
nightgown. The pumpkin head was Of
noble proportions. the hair was .
4 bunch OF black rafiia, and over It
perched lordly hat with q peak near
" yard high. wide brim, and q crisp
scarf OF orange colored paper tied in q
magnificent bow at one side. The
head was nailed securely to the frame,
work, and inside the candles Jared
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
Uses Of Mexican Plant

1t does not attain to its full growth
until its fifth year, but it may be
made useful two years earlier. In its
third year one or all of Its branches
are tapped. making cavities in the
sides Of the branch in which the sap
or Juice of the plant collects.
"This latter liquid is what is
known in Mexico as aqua miel. an
ef1cacious medicine in many disor-
ders of the human system. but it must
be used> as such the first day after it
is picked. If allowed to stand fer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
To Farm Out Copper Lands.

TO Farm Out Copper E1nds. . &,
"A party OF Houghton capitalists have
under consideration the establishment
at point on the Copper Range rail-
road south of Houghton a 600acre
experimental farm. The lands have al
ready been secured, but are at pres
ent heavily timbered.
Steps will be taken during the com;
ing winter to cut the timber sld
early next spring the stumps will be
removed and the land made ready for
cultivation. It is hardly probable that
crops will be planted before 1913, but
the enterprise when established will
prove one Of the biggest from an agri-
cultural standpoint in the copper coun-
try.-Michigan Manufacturer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
To Remove MlIdew From Linen.

To Remove Mildew From Linen.
To remove mildew stains from
linen, simple and ef1ectual method is
to soak the injured portion of the
linen in sour buttermilk. Let it soak
thus all night and in the morning
spread the material in the sun to
bleach. If the marks are not entirely
removed repeat the process and with
little patience the stains will entire
ly disappear. If the stains are long
set they may be obstinate to remove
and in that case you may be obliged
to treat them with javelle water. Dis
solve a tablespoonful Of chloride Of
lime in one quart Of hot water. pour
OF the clear liquid and immense the
stained part Of the linen in this for
a short time, rinsing through two or
three waters as soon as the marks are
seen to have disappeared.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
.PIMPLEs ON FACE 3 YEARS

ftsefi Itlt5s5$5f '3{55 ,.555 &c.
II was troubled with acne for three
long years MY face was the only part
affected, but 1t caused great disagure-
ment, also suffering and loss OF sleep.
At first there appeared red. hard
pimples which later contained white
matter. suffered great deal caused
by the itching. was in state of
perplexity when walking the streets
or anywhere before the public.
II used pills and other remedies but
they failed completely. thought Of
giving up when nothing ould help.
but something told me to try the Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment. sent for
Cuticura Booklet which / read care
fully. Then I bought some Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and by following
the directions was relieved in a few
days. fused Cuticura Soap for wash
ing my face, and applied the Cuticura
Ointment morning and evening. This
treatment brought marvellous results
SO continued with it for few weeks
and was cured completely. l can
truthfully say that the Cuticura REM
edies are not only all, but more than
they claim to be- (signed) G. Bau.
mel, 1915 w. Goth Place, Chicago, ILL.,,
May %, 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug
gists and dealers everywhere. sam
pie of each, with s2-page book, will
be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. % X, Boston.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

mentation takes place and the aqua
miel changes into what is known az
the most common of the intoxicating
drinks of Mexico-pulque.
When distilled pulque is the great
national drink of Mexico and IL
known as smescal. The mescal dis
titled in the State OF San Luis Potosi
is regarded as the best quality and IL
called tequila
1t is not only in It's medicinal and
drinking qualities that the maguey
plant is useful. 1t is one Of the most
important fiber plants n Mexico and
is utilized in the weaving of baskets
and clothing. 1t is tough fiber. but
as flexible as linen thread
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

Z safely, for the witch's cap was lined
with asbestos. That she made q hit
would be praising her mildly; II her
feet had not been securely planted in.
the earth she might have been tempt
ed the curtsey from the attention she
received
When Is small girls filed down
stairs, led by their young hostess. they
were blindfolded one by one and each
played a game Of blindman's bun with
the boys in the hall, the one who was
captured being her partner for sup
per. 1t shattered in an Instant the
ice which has always to be broken at
children's party. The crowd watch
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

them was no end Of fun, and the first
youngster clever enough to bring one
up In his or her teeth was given the
first place on the;list Of honor.
An apple tied to string was swing
ing in doorway-it got bitten at last
then is minutes were spent over
what the small hostess called candle
boats" 1t excited curiosity enough
when there was handed about plate
full OF walnut shell halves Each one
was numbered on the bottom with In
dia ink. then into It had been poured
q spoonful OF paraffin. In the center
stood a bit OF oil-soaked, cotton string
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
.Land Of the Tenderfoot.

In the western countries where the
arfdity of the land calls for irriga-
ton the ranchers are clamoring for
a shoe that will be practically water
proof proposition and at the same
time give comfort. 1t is fact that
the western country is hard on feet
The old term "tenderfoot" seems to
have foundation in fact. Rubber boots
have had the call so far, but a smooth
tannage Of calf treated to make 1t
pliable and light in weight and turn
damp will be hit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

ing blindman's bun began to
shrek with laughter which grew
to genuine hilarity when the six.
teenth girl chased the sixteenth
boy into corner There was a
hungry rush for the dintng.room
iSS and parlor, where eight small
tables were set, four children be-
Ing seated at each. The supper was
simple one. consisting of tongue and
chicken sandwiches, with stuffed po-
tatoes. baked apples with whipped
cream, gingerbread men. chocolate
nuts and grapes.
When the evenings fun began. q
Jolly young aunt was appointed ref
cree and recorder in the various
games. The first part Of the pro
gram was held in the kitchen while
tables were being cleared and dishes
carried to the buffers pantry. There
was, Of course, tub filled with luke
warm water ut was too chilly night
for cold plunge). and in 1t floated a
score Of rosy apples. Bobbing for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

Doesn't it grind little against the
dray-horse brain-pan of the ultimate
consumer that about $70,000.000 of the
increased yearly cost of sugar sold in
the United States goes into the peck
cts Of the sugar trust? The heavy
sugar tax that is gathered into the
federal treasury helps to keep the
wheels of government creased. This
burden may be borne with some de-
gree Of unanimity; but why should the
people toll and moil to pile up In
creased wealth for rascally unde-
servers1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
A EIv Paradise.

First Housefy-Howdy old pal?
What sort of season have you had?
Second Fly-Much the same o
usual Didn't take any outing this
year. I'm at my old quarters in the
livery stable.
First Fly-Pretty dull, should say.
I've been in clover. That's right. II
there ever was fly Eden, / found 1t.
Listen. No screens. baldheaded own
er, baldheaded baby, nypaper easy to
eat and three fat women who couldn't
swat an elephant. I'm going back there
next summer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
Land Held Sacred.

In rural Ireland popular tradition is
Still strongly opposed to the cultiva-
ton Of the land within the peculiar
earthern circles or "raths" which are
found in every part of the country,
and from which many places take
their names. The land inside the
fairy circles is held almost as sacred
as a cemetery. Though rarely titled.
1t is frequently used for pasture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

IS It would be mighty interesting to
know what gathering Of notables
who are in such close touch with the
voters Of the country had to say about
the political situation. What do you
suppose, for instelce, Hon. Curtis had
to say about Kansas and its ire
mendous enthusiasm for the leader
ship OF Hons" Wickersham, Penrose,
Root and Lippett?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
II erribIe Suffering 4 8 { ] 4
s. Z E =, !. An over eaby,s Body.

jg Ecxema ~ Z sSF
.eWhen my baby was four months old I
his face broke out with eczema and q Y
sixteen months of age big face, hands 81 rno
eczema spread all over his body. We bad
to put mask or cloth over his face and
tie up his hands. Finally we gave him
Hoods Sarsaparilla and in 9 few months II
he was entirely cured. Today he #is VI
healthy boy" Mrs. Inez Lewis. Barring.
Maine. VI III y. d! 54ai
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures blood diseases II
and builds up the system. II Nj
Get it today in usual liquid form q
chocolated tablets called 8arsatab0.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

and limbs were lifeless and there
were weeks when could not put my
feet to the floor or stand alone. AS .
last resort, began using Doan's Kid
ney Pills. In six weeks was as
free from kidney trouble as II had
never had it.
s'''When Your Back Is Lame. Re-
member the Name -DOAN'S." SOC. a
box at all stores. Foster-Milburn Co..
Buffalo, N. Y.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

Out on the ,Gravois road there is an
expressman who has General Grants
wagon" 1t has been repaired to some
extent, but one of the hubs really
formed part of wagon belonging to
the silent man of the eos. This is
like some of the Abraham Lincoln Re
publicanism we have heard about in
the relation of the goods to the label.
st. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

The most important advantage to
be found In the reciprocity agreement.
according to Secretary Wilson, is the
access it affords to the Canadian
woods. Are we to infer from this that
the secretary foresees the personal
need OF retirement to the tall timber?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

Those eminent fnanciers who say
that agitation is bad for business
should have thought Of that before
they agitated for SO much tarin and
such q lax enforcement of the laws
that especially concern their enter
prises.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

Mr.. Taft's tariff board is short on
funds, can report only on the wool
and cotton schedules with the money
now at hand, and fears new appro-
priatton cannot be had from Demo
cratic house A little thing like that
would never have bothered Mr.. Roose-
Walt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25

Protecuonists and beneficiaries Of
government favoritism to, the few at
the expense Of the many are rejoicing
throughout the world over the blow to
commercial freedom in Canada.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
Mr. Taft,. Form o. "RecaII.n

Mr.. arts Form OF "RecaII." q
President Taft has manifested some
thing akin to bitterness in his opposi-
ton to the recall feature OF progress
sive" politics.
All the same. he Is on trip Of
speechmaking, with the purpose Of
urging the recall OF every congress
man who does not agree with his poll
cies.
For Mr.. Taft, recall by law is all
wrong: but recall at the behest OF the
president is all right.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-25
leading ! DOCS Life.

your husband sage he leads .
dogs lifc." said one woman.
Yes, it's very similar" answered
the other HE comes in with muddy
feet, makes himself comfortable by
the fire and waits to be fed. Every.
body's Magazine.