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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
Shakespeare In California.

The Los Angeles board OF education.
!; acting upon the advice Of School SUI
perintendent Francis, has excluded
1.-THE Merchant of Venice" from the
schools. 81 do not believe" says Fran
chs, that The Merchant of Venice cor
fectly portrays the character of the
Jew. There are many fine traits Of
!, Jewish character that are not brought
out In Shakespeare's play" Why not
exclude all of Shakespeare's plays?
'sHamlet," for example, which the
Francis type OF mind would naturally
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29

care Of for the dowager empress Of
Russia, Is stored. ~, *
The ball smashed a Dresden figure
worth $4,000, which was given to the
empress by the late King Edward
Curdously enough q replica was broken
at Windsor two days before King Ed
wards death. 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
Foley Kidney Pills Relieve

promptly the suffering due 10 weak. in-
active kidneys and painful bladder action.
They offer a powerful help to nature
in building up the true exereting kid
ney tissue, in restoring normal action
and in regulating bladder irregularities
Try them s55y l&s ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
Wise Man.

Teller rimshaw is the only man
of my acquaintance who invariably
wins in an argument with woman"
Askins in the name OF won
der, does he do it," Tellerv"Oh! he
states his side Of the case and walks
I of. -Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
Jam Roll.

Two eggs, their weight in -four and
butter and not quite in powdered
sugar, two teaspoons OF baking pow
der. Rub butter, mix ingredients,
lastly eggs. Bake ten minutes, spread
on buttered paper. then spread jam
and roll.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
Maple Candy.

One cup powdered sugar. one-half
cup maple strip. one-fourth cup
cream. Boil until soft ball Is formed
in cold water Take from the stove
and stir in one-half cup nut meats.
stir until creamy, drop by spoonfuls
on buttered paper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
RETURN OF. BIG TIP BAD FORM
Gates Couldn't Have Such m Expert.
sncs In New York." 70 Unanl-
NOUS Opinion. : s

New York.---It couldn't happen in
New York. That Is the unanimous
belief OF New York walters, discuss
ing the return to Charles G. Gates Of
a 5000 tip : waiter in Minneapolis re-
'ceived from him. =.:fs
Such q coursel local walters assert.
amounts to conduct unbecoming .
waiter.
4, New York walters are entitled to
everything q diner leaves behind"
said waiter in Broadway hotel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
When eeatlno Eoos.

When beating the whites Of eggs
always add pinch Of cream OF tartar
when they are about half beaten.
This is excellent. as it keeps the eggs
from falling before being used
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
WILLING TO Take . Chance.

WILLING to Take Chance.
q A Scotch elder OF the kirk, who was
visiting London for the first time, was
conducted into Leicester Square after
dark and shown the brilliant exterior
OF the two grand palaces-the Alham-
bra and the Empire. Pointing to the
allurements of the latter, his friend
said: wouldn't you like. to go In
side?" Sandy pulled himself together
and in furtive whisper inquired,
"Dae We think onybody wad see us7"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
STRANGE Freak Of Nature.

Butler, N. J.-Apple and cherry
trees are in full bloom on the farm
OF Noah Hampton here. The recent
heavy rains are said to be responsible
for the freak, ~ Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
About Tea Pots.

To keep tea pots that are seldom
used from smelling musty, wipe them
out very dry after using and put q
lump of loaf sugar inside. leaving the
Lid open.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29
catch Rockefeller,, chicks.

Tarrytown, N. Y.-An immense eagle
has been feasting on chickens cap
tured q the estate Of John D. Rookie
feller here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29

/ In the early ages Of the Christian
era the fathers OF the church futilely
protested against the use of wigs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29

If diner pays his check with q
$1,000 bill and forgets the change 1t is
not the waters business to remind
him. izz
The waiter is employed to induce
diners to come to his table, suggest
the most expensive. refuse to serve
one portion for two and to throw 81
lent contumely on man who orders
domestic wines. This is enough to
keep any waiter busy, and he earns
all he gets. no matter how much it ID. /"
piaphanous Gown Restores slight"
Lima, O.-With please help the
blind" sign pinned upon his coat and
darkened glasses over his eyes.
Thomas Kern, q blind" beggar, sat at
the depot here. an object OF pity. until
a woman wearing q diaphanous gown
passed. Kern snatched away his
glasses, took a long peep" and then
started to resume his pose. when q po-
liceman arrested him. Kern's eyes
will be tested.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-10-29

consider as suggesting that all Danes
are morbidly semtinsane: Macbeth"
which Mr.. Francis might presume to
imply that all scotchmen are murder
Union.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
Printers Ink Battle
a BZoodLess Affair;
No Ground For Report

Rebel military authorities In Juarez
are "peved" at what they call the
malicious report circulated f the big
battle" near MOcteZuma- al miles
south of JuareZ on the Mexican Cen
trail railway. There was absolutely
no foundation for he story" said Gen
Benavides Monday night and again
Tuesday morning ~OUr wire was work
ing through hOcteZuma and there were
no federal troops within a hundred
miles, so far as our scouts knew. The
battle was fought with printers ink
There has been no fighting along
the Central between Juarez and Chi
huahUa since the battle Of TERRA
Blanca, near Juarez, two weeks ago
The telegraph line is open between
Juarez and Sauz 80 miles north Of
Chihuahua, and has been since Sunday
It has not been interrupted since it
was opened that far south by villa 1t
is established and has been for days
that all the federal troops-save, per-
haps, a few small bands, but not
enough to give battle to any number
Of rebeIs-headed out Of chihuahua
for Ojinaga and that they kept going
and are all now either in Ojinaga or
near there. Hence there was not the
slightest ground for the report Of the
battle" at MOctezuma-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

alive McDermott minimized his init
mate relations with Mulhall, that he
obtained small loans from Mulhal, Dut
added that these were personal acts
of Mulhan, and We do not believe that
he let McDermott have the money with
a view to cOrrupting him, nor do we
believe McDermOtt received from Null
hall in loans or otherwise near the
$500 or $1,000 as alleged"
The committee concluded that NC
Dermott's training and associations
have not given him the ethical percep>
tions and standards relative to pubic
offices that usually characterize public
men.
I'VE cannot say he has been cor
rupted in his votes" it added, "but
some things which a private citizen
may 90 with impunity must be avoided
by one in official station"
Mcdonald Seeks Action.
Representative Mcdonald introduced
two resolutions after a conference with
representative Murdoch, Of Kansas, the
Progressive leader.
should forthwith proceed to determine
whether the report did not show rep
resentative McDermOtt to have been
guilty Of "disgraceful and dishOnora-
bic conduct in his official capacity,
rendering him unworthy Of remaining
as a member Of the house and liable
to expulsion"
The other requested the house to de-
termine whether the officers and agents
Of the National Association of Manu-
facturers, including Messrs. Bird, Kirby,
Emery, Mulhau and others, had not
been guilty OF continued gross miscon-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

duct against the good order and dignity
OF the house, rendering them liable to
punishment for contempt.
Z. $. May Own Mail Cars
Practical trial Of government owner
ship Of railway mail cars is proposed
in a bill approved by the house post
offices and postroads committee. The
measure would appropriate 100000 to
be used by the postmaster general in
buying and operating a number Of cars
as an experiment.
The average construction cost. re-
ports before the committee show. is
about $1,000 for so foot steel cars. The
average cost to the government for
leasing mail cars, all of which are now
owned by the railroads, is approx
mately $4,000 a car a year The rail-
roads receive compensation for carry
ing the mail on an average Of s10,-
63797 a car annually, which makes the
$4,000 a car. The average life Of a
steel car, it is estimated, is about Is
years, and the maintenance cost OF a
car anywhere from 800 to $4,000 a
year, according to age
To Aid the Farmers.
The house committee on agriculture
favorably reported the agricultural
extension bill Of representative Lever,
Of South Carolina, its chairman.
Under its provisions, the department
every farming community in the cOun-
try to meet the farmers to give them
information. acquired as the result Of
many years of agriculture experiments.
These agents would give particular at
tentiOn to home economy and as well
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

to the Improvement in actual filling OF
the soil.
Rush Currency Debate.
Leaders hurried the currency debate
along in the senate today, hoping that
the 13 hour sessions would force vote
before the Christmas holidays Senator
Nelson, one of the Republicans who
signed the anti administration report,
continued his speech praislng the
Hitchcock substitute and attacking the
Democratic bill
Senator Hitchcock. leader Of the anti
administration bill wing Of the bank
ing committee, returned to the senate
today. after two weeks absence, and
Immediately took up the fight for his
bill. He insisted on keeping quorum
of the senate and at half hour inter-
walls forced roll calls to bring sena-
tors into the chamber.
Nelson Thinks Bill Is Defective.
Senator Nelson advocated the adop-
ton of many OF the important features
of the Hitchcock bill and declared the
Owen-Glass bill, which passed the
house, was defective.
Senator Nelson said public ownership
Of the stock of the proposed regional
banks would greatly strengthen the
banking system Of the country, BY
bringing new banking capital into eX-
bility features of the owen bill, as ap-
piled to the stockholders Of the regional
reserve banks. Stockholders Of local
banks are held under double liability,
he said and to hold them to that la
bilitv again i ntha regional reserve
banks would impose too great burden
upon them
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
REBELS ARE DEFIED
TO ATTACK TAMPICO


MI Pablo Gonzales according
w The commander OF the federal gar
rebels TO come ana take
Ill
well
additional protection OF the gunboas
Veracruz andT
HUERTA CAPITAL
president
government from the federal capital to
small the
with and the region
is place TO
wficht the seato would be changed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
TRIAL IS URGED
FOR CONGRESSMAN
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persons seeking to Influence legislation
bv congress IN any manner Whatso-
ever The National Association OF
Manufacturers, the national Council
for Industrial Defence, the National
Tariff Commission association the
American Federation of Labor, the
Washington City association Of liquor
dealers, and loan sharks" are found
to have maintained Hobbies.
MuIhaII Claims Extravagnnts
Martin NJ. Mulhan is held to have
admitted errors in some vital state
ment made in his charges, to have
been corroborated in other subjects OF
inheritance by officials of the National
Association Of Manufacturers and the
National Council for Industrial De-
fence
Mulhan, the report says, was extra7-
agant in many Of his claims and over
stated his potency and influence with
members of congress and public men
generally; he entertained animus
against many Of those against whom he
made allegations and used names or
public men with an uniuStifled Iree-
dom. High superior Officers or the
manufacturers association and the
Council for Industrial Defence used
him very largely and primarily Tor
personal lobbying" says the report
Scores Manufacturers.
The lobby Of the association OF man
ufacturers and of industrial defence 10
held guilty of improperly preventing
and seeking to prevent legislation.
Gravest doubt was expressed as 70
the propriety of acts of Mulhau ana
counsel James A. Emery, Tor tire manu-
facturers The report added
"It is outrageous and offensive that
these associations should have their
paid hireling, about the capital, put
tonhoIing members Of congress, to in
duce them to remain away when a vote
was being taken"
Labor Workers Are Cleared.
Nothing iHegitimate was found IN
the activity Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. LObbies Of liquor deal
ers and money lenders in Washington
were found to have neither effected
nor prevented legislation improperly.
Methods used by the manufacturers
organization in sending Mulhall
through the country with funds to or
ganize temporary clubs, was de-
nouRced as improper, disreputable and
dishonest.
ment Of members Of the house for I'm"
proper purposes.
Tipping Is Denounced.
Tipping of house employees was de-
nounced as reprehensible. Employ
ment by manufacturers association or
former chief page McMichael Of the
house was severely censuFed.
Representative Barthold, of Missouri,
Burke, of Pennsylvania, Calder, Of New
York, Sherley, Of Kentucky, Webb, OF
North Carolina, were upheld as Meth
er reached nor influenced by the man
The committee held that represent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
RefugeesReachO jinaga From Chihuahua
JUAREZ KENO MAN
GIVES HIMSELF UP

Salvador Rojas Vertiz, who was man
ager of the keno house in Juarez before
the rebels CAPTURED the town, surrend-
cred Monday afternoon to the United
states officers and is being held on a
charge of conspiracy to smuggle am
munition to Mexico. The charge is an
old one, the government officers say,
and Vertiz will be released on bond as
soon as his bond can be arranged for
by the United states commissioner. The
Mexican keno manager came to the
American side and disappeared during
the battle between Villa and the feder-
ais. He returned Monday and vOlun-
tariIv surrendered himself His hear
ing will be held some time this week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
ARRESTED BY REBELS
ON SUSPICION; RELEASED

Two Americans, Charles Ben and
Leon Johnson, were arrested Monday
afternoon By "Constitu tiOnalistT
scouting party under the command OF
Can't. E. Rodriguez in the vicinity Of
the Mexico North Western railroad
bridge. seven miles below Juarez. The
Americans were on foot and could give
no satisfactory explanation for their
presence below Juarez, except that they
were going down to see the TERRA
Blanca. battlefield. Each is said to have
carried large sum of Mexican cur
rency.
The prisoners were brought to
Juarez under guard and taken before
Gen. E A Benav3deS, commander OF
the rebel. garrison. Gen BenavideS eX-
planned that they must be more careful
in the future and allowed them to re-
turn to the American side. Bell comes
from Detroit. Mich, and johnson Is
from Missouri
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
OHIO WOMAN, AGED II,
is OVERCOME BY GAS

Columbus, Ohio, Dec 9.-Mrs. L B.
Hart, aged H. was found dead today
in her home in WOrthingtOn, suburb,
and her two granddaughters, Misses
Barbara and Rachel Hart. are in a dy-
ing condition as a result Of being over
come by gas fumes.
Mrs Hart and the two granddaugn-
tiers were left a legacy Of 100000 by
the late United States senator J. q.
Fair, of Nevada. who was an uncle OF
the two yOung women
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
TWO U. S. SHIPS
Go TO TAMPIC0

Veraeruz, Mex, Dec. 9.-The United
States cruiser Chester and the gunbOat
Wheeling left Veracruz this morning
under rush orders to proceed to Tam
Rear admiral Frank F. Fletcher re-
ported today by wireless from the
United States battleship Rhode Island
now off TampicO, that an American
has arrived at that port bringing news
Of the capture by rebels of the town
of AItamira, 20 miles from TampicO.
It is not believed the rebels intend
to attack TampicO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
REFUGEE FEDERAL OFFICIALS
ARE ORDERED TO DAHEI

NOEaIes, ArIz-, Dec. S.-ElghIeen
former officials OF the Huerta regime
in Sonora, who have been refugees here
since the "Constttutionalists" defeated
Gen. Ojeda on March 13 have gone to
Laredo Texas, in obedience to orders
from Mexico City. The orders are in
terpreted here as Indicating that the
Mexico city government does not ex-
pect to regain control Of Sonora.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
PrntecfIon Id Foreigners.
ZAPATA ROUTED,
IS HUERTA CLAIM

Mexico City, Dec. 9-Zapata's forces
in MoreIos have been routed, according
to claims made by the government. The
body of Gen. GeneveyO de Lao is said
to have been found among the rebel
dead.
The federal army Is to be increased
BY three divisions of $4,000 men. or
fetal figures place the strength of the
army at the present time at 1861
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
HUERTA ISSUES ORDERS
TO PROTECT EOREIGNERS

Mexico City. Dec. president Huer-
ta's order that foreigners in the federal
district must not be mOlSsted in case
of fighting has been extended through
out the republic.
Officers have been informed that
they must not levy enforced loans on
anyone.
The employees Of the United railways
IN the state of Yucatan threaten to
strike unless the foreigners are dis
charged.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
SUGGESTS INVITING GEN.
TERRAZAS To LIVE HERE

MAI. W. J. Fewel. who is down at San
Antonio. Tex, taking the sulphur baths
writes Otis c. Coles, of Il Paso, that
San Antonio has sent a formal invita-
ton TO Gen. Geronimo Trevino, asking
him to make his permanent home in
that city. and he suggests that Ell Paso
ought to make an effort to induce Gen.
Luis TerrazaS to come here to live
Gen. Terrazas is with the refugees now
coming out Of Chihuahua by way OF
Ojinaga-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
COLOMBIA DENIES SHE
CRITICISED United STATES

Washington, D. c. Dec. 9.-The Col
ombian legation here announces the
receipt of cable from its government
denying a recent report from Mexico
that the Mexican congress had re-
ceived from the Colombian govern
ment a note denouncing the American
government for interfering with the
Central and South American republics.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

Continued from page II
huahua will be had before the end OF
the week, according to the rebels.
Grounded Wire Repaired.
Telegraph wires of the Mexico North
Western railway went out for few
hours Monday, as a result of
grounded" wire near Barreal, 81 miles
from Juarez The break was repaired
and the line is now working from Jua-
rez to Pearson, half way to the city OF
Chihuahua.
Protection to Foreigners
Notices announcing that full protec-
ton to foreign lives and property, as
well as Mexican, will be given by the
"Constitutionalists. have been posted
in Juarez. The proclamations are signed
by Gen. Benavides, garrison com
mander.
Juarez to Clean Up.
Juarez streets must be kept clean, &C
cording to the proclamation issued
Monday by Jose Velarde, mayor Of the
Mexican town. Printed circulars in
forming the residents Of Juarez that
they must keep the street in front OF
their homes clean, under penalty Of ar
rest, have been posted in conspicuous
places about the town.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
RABAGO,S FORCE Is REPORTED
SURROUNDED NEAR VICTORIA

Brownsville, Tex, Dec. 9.-Federals,
commanded by Gen RabagO, have been
surrounded by rebels at Tula, near Vic
toria, according to DR.. F. B. Lawrence
of Wichita, Kansas, who escorted
teachers from Victoria to this city.
He declared the rebels intended to
starve the federals into surrender with
out q battle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
CALERO. NOW IN NEW YORK,
RT.aNG 10 RETTRN TO MENTCC

New York, Dec. e.-Manuel Calero,
who was the last accredited Mexican
ambassador to the United States, ana
candidate for the presidency in the
october election, is here to have his
little daughter operated upon Tor ear
trouble. He is planning to return to
Mexico to resume the practice Of law.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
SAYS WELLS FARGO
LOANED HUERTA CASH

New York, Dec. 9.-The New York
World asserts that it has private ad-
vices that the Wells Fargo Express
company loaned HUerta nearly half
million dollars for concessions.
New York police have cOnfiscated a
large quantity Of war munitions meant
for Mexican reVolutionists.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
WANTS TO RAISE
"A REGIMENT OF GREEKS

A Wheeling, West Virginia, dispatch
says that Gen. Thos. S. Hutchinson, OF
the West Virginia National guard, is
planning to organize q regiment OF
Greek soldiers for the war with Mexi-
co in the event that the United States
intervenes. Gen Hutchinson fought
with the Greeks against the Turks in
the late Balkan war and says he will
have no trouble in raising a regiment
Of Greeks in this country who saw SER
vice in the Balkans. ~
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

For Weakness and Loss Of Appetite
The Old Standard general strengthen
ing tonic GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC, drives out Malaria and builds
up the system. A true tonic ard sure
Appetizer. For adults and children.
0c.-Adyertfsement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
NEW CABINET MEMBERS OF
FRANCE ASSUME OFFICE

Paris, France, Dec. 9-The new
French premier senator DOumergue,
with the members of his cabinet, was
received in audience today by president
POincaire at the palace Of the Elysee.
The ministers took their offices to-day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

Piles Cured In 70 IA Days.
Druggists refund money If PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blind
Bleeding or Protruding Piles. First ap-
plicatiOn gives relief. SOC.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
VILLA NOW IN
CHIHUAHUA CITY

Continued from page u
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

Late this afternoon Gen. Salazar was
IN Ojinaga with 1000 soldiers, and It is
said that Gen. Terrazas is due to ar
rive tonight.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-08-07
COST OF PENDLEToN
ASYLUM rs KEPT DOWN

"Though we figured that the main.
tenance cost for the Eastern Oregon
insane asylum would average $22 Der
capita a month"; we have been able so
far to maintain it at less than 800 -
said DR.. W. D, McNary, superintend.
ent of the institution, who is confer.
ring here with members of the state
board today.
"While I am not able to recall inst
what it has cost us up to the present
to maintain the institution, 7 know it
has been considerably below 500 per
captain fact I do not believe it has
reached $40. OF course, we cannot saw
until the end Of the year just what it
VIII cost, but unless something arises
in the next six months which we can.
not now forsee it is going to be con.
siderably less than $22.
Contracts were awarded TODAY bv
the state board of control for three
buildings and construction work will
be commenced at once. We are max.
ing a number of improvements about
the institution, and getting it into an
excellent condition. We have about
800 patients now, and though we ex.
pected trouble from number of sour.
ces we have had none thus far. While
1t has been hot none of the patients
have suffered. Patients who were com.
mitted to the asylum at Salem from
Eastern Oregon were particularly glad
to get back to the section from which
they were committed, and express
themselves as well satisfied"