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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15
Mr.. MEREDITH's CANDIDACY.

From the Telegraph-H Herald
e. T. Meredith of Des Moines, pub.
Usher of Successful Farming, has an.
bounced his candidacy for the United
states Senate in opposition to Con-
gresham Connolly. Mr.. Meredith
was solicited by friends months ago
10 make the Senate race, but he de-
clined. Then he was urged to stand
IS candidate for governor, but after
testing the temper of the state and
finding 1t, hostile to Des Moines on
account Of capitol extension, he con-
GUIDED not to enter the primary.
Since the death of Congressman
Pepper there has been insistent urg-
ng Of Congressman Connolly to stan
Is the party's candidate for Senator.
70 yield to the demand upon him
would make it necessary for the Con-
sressman to fOrego sure reelection
o the House from the Third district,
md this he was unwilling to do un-S
less an open field should be permittee
ann Iii .-ne senatorial primary. On
:his account he refused to become q
senatorial candidate while Fred
White was in the field, but when Mr..
White withdrew and it was repre-
sented to the Congressman by lead
ers in the party that he would have
no opposition, he decided to take the
plunge. He was Influenced in his
course by the conviction that the cans
iidate would need all Of his strength
Tor the election contest against Cum
Minis and that he could not afford to
.ose the energy and enthusiasm thati
would be spent in the primary con-
test, nor suffer the wounds such a |
contest might leave. Moreover, there
was insistence by men high in party
affairs in Washington that it was hts
iuty to become the party's candidate,
sven though his candidacy might re-
suit in his defeat and even though it ]
implied his loss of what he would 9th
srwise assuredly retain-his seat in
he House. s@
1t is every mans right, of course,
o seek nomination from his party,
tut it seems hardly fair to Congress
nan Connolly that after he had made
sacrifice few men in like circum-
tances would be willing to make viz
urrender assured reelection to the III
louise to run for the Senate as a par
Y duty, that he should be required
D make a fight for the nomination..
ossibly Mr.. Meredith did not get this
ngle of the situation. But whether
e did or not, the fact remains that
IT.. Connolly finds himself trapped.
till, men have been known to fight h!
leir way out OF traps and the Con-
ressman may do that very thing.
7F .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15

method which they can contriYe to
bluff away their critics, and II they
are SO bent on Yindicating themselves
why not ask that they present in
court the obligations which they do
take. This would be the quickest way
to clear that matter up in the minds
of the people. ~ N 4: II
We are filing your letter and will
be on the lookout for anything which
we think will aid in the defense! Of
these men. 53Ss ;sti
& Trusting that this will be satis-
factory, we beg to remain,
F. s5#5 & hi Yours sincerely,
The Menace Publishing Company. {:
J. IS. ss} Aurora, Mo.
Again we say, we know q dozen or
more members Of the Knights 9of Co
.lumbus, well and personally. We
know them to be men of sense, fair
ness, judgment and patriotism. who
would peremptOrily leave any hall OF
this order II asked to take such an
oath, and who would, upon the streets
or through the; press, publicly con-
denim any order that would attempt
TO administer such an oath. II we re-
call correctly copies Of the oath, as
printed and sent out by the Menace,
its requirements were that any mem
Der, upon orders from his super1Ors
would put to death by any means with
in his power all nOn-C Catholics, and
render no allegiance to any govern
ment but that OF the Pope, etc.
We have no doubt that Catholics
have as good a right to have an aux
!lfary order in their church as the
other churches have In their Mems
Brotherhoods. The Knights OF Column
bus is, outside of its social features,
an insurance order, similar In plan to
the Modern Woodmen& and others, In
which its members carry policies for
the protection of their families esand
loved ones. For. the life Of us we can
not see why 1t should not properly
exist, without attacks from people
bent upon stirring up factional strife
among friends and neighbors. II the
knights of Columbus should UNDER
take anything reasonable to govern
ment or people, it will go the way Of
all traitors, and they have all gone,
zoo, the, same path to a hatred obli-
Won. sS5 Slss
The Menace says there is rotten
ness among certain adherents OF the
Catholic faith. It doubtless tells some
truth If we are any Judge Of npDr
human nature. But why does not the
Menace devote one issue to givingNan
account OF rottenness among many
adherents Of Protestant churches ? Let
us be fair. 5t .535
Schmidt, Catholic priest and mur-Y
derer. Is the Catholic church u to
blame for him? Richeson, the Boston
Baptist clergyman and murderer,
electrocuted for his ~ hideous crime.
is the Baptist church to blame for
Richeson? lssSs.
Judas Iscariot, apostle and betrayer,
selected personally and appointed by
Christ Jesus, our blessed Saviour.
Shall we then blame Jesus for His
Judgment to Judas He who is with
out sin let him cast the first stone."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15
4. B. BolEs a cANDiDTE FOR,
THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT
455; u 3s5s E5s} i5E ItjnEE 'yssg1&

Hon. H. B. Boies, of waterloo, is
a candidate for the office Of district
judge. s He is a son Of Exc Governor
Boies, and one Of the best lawyers
in the State: It is gratifying to
know that men Of the character and
ability Of Mr.. Boies are willing to
serve the people of this i district in
"a judicial capacity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15
E. 9. PORTER FOR REPRESENTA-

3. g. Porter, Of Delhi, will be d
candidate for representative on the
democratic ticket again this year.
Two years ago Mr.. Porter ran
against one OF the most popular men
in the county and came within a
few votes Of being elected. His cam
paign at that time was manly and
creditable to his party as well as to
himself personals, and the friends
ae made at that time will be q
help to him this year. If elected he
will creditably represent Delaware
county in the legislature I Of the
State. " & Is Nh
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15
Judging hyAppearanees.

Jane and John were auto riding, and
Jane asked to run the car. Her gal
liant reluctantly acquiesced, and his
fears soon. materialized. for this Is
what she said: "Oh, Johnny. take it
quick! Here comes ditch ~ LIP
pincott's. ,s5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15
AN ISSUE THATTDoEs Nor p,,, :,

i -, - ''-'S,''''- ls$OOES NOT&BURN
y lf rom he Chicago Record Herald. i
senator Cummins in his Chicago
4 speech criticised various features Of
the policies of the Wilson admins
tr ration, and much of that he said
was natural and legitimate ''oppo.
ssit1on' talk. It is not necessary for
an independent newspaper to analyze
the conventional criticisms of one mar
& " by another. But it is permissible
& 70 refer to the charge that Mr.. Will
Hson has destroyed repres entatiye
government in the United States. ;,
senator has repeatedly made the
Y same charge on the floor of the
+ mouse OF Congress of which he is a
mem Der, but the alleged issue never
II would u burn. The awful peril has
failed to alarm body-except for
i stump purposes. Many citizens re-
member that exactly the same charge.
was brought against Roosevelt
against Cleveland long before that.
Representative government still
flourishes in the United States. There
has been no White House revolution
and no fatal usurpation. Any membe
OF Congress who has convictions can
vote in accordance with them without
fear of dire personal or political con-
sequences, even if they happen not
to coincide with executive convictions
The people expect leadership of the
President, but they also expect man
Illness and independence Of members
of Congress
The currency act received Repub-
lican and Progressive votes. Who
or what compelled Republicans and
Progressives to support an administra
ton measure? The tolls repeal bill
received Republican and Progressive
votes in the House. These votes
were given freely, on the merits of
the case. The Democrats who voted |
against repeal, on the other hand,
are safe and sound. One of them has |
been nominated by the people for a
Senate seat.
Nothing is more stale, idle and UNI
than the charge Of execu-
tive usurpation or destruction of Con-
gress. The paramount issue is para
mount only in sillfnes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15

Catholic priests go wrong once in
while. Catholics admit it with
shame. Biased minded Protcstants
take up the cry and make much of it.
But the argument is not one sided.
Protestant clergy likewise go wrong
in many cases. Since the lowly
Nazarene no man has been divine,
and we cannot be fair when we expect
a priest or a minister, either one, to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15

Countless thousands of Catholics
were in the ranks Of the Union army
in 1S61-'65. They gave freely of their
blood and of their lives. Thousands
of them fought on the rebel side. Some
man who thinks the Catholic church
is a great conspiracy against govern
ment will please explain this fact. Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15

With all the English statesmenship
and ability, there ought, to be some
way out Of this mess by wise council
and wise Legislative provision. Some
safeguard for the people of Ulster
ought to be at hand, so that they
would not need to fear any act that
might take away their religious lib
erty. They are entitled to protection
and should have it where needed. Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15

LIT would seem to fair minded men
that the people OF Ulster, rotestan IS
rather, would have nothing to fear
from Catholic Home Rule. Whit
they are in minority by a ratio OF
fourteen to one, yet, in England, the the
ratio of Prot estants to- Catho lies is as
Is to 4 just the reverse Of what i
iss:i1l Ireland And yet, in England
the Catholics enjoy full liberty in
their religious beliefs. The Presby-
terians Of Ulster are entitled to the
same, nay, doubtless may reasonably ADJ
expect the same even though Ireland
has Home Rule. s rs 8r
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15

Judas Iscariot, apostle and betrayer,
selected personally and appointed by
Christ Jesus, our blessed Saviour.
Shall we then blame Jesus for His
Judgment to Judas He who is with
out sin let him cast the first stone."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15

During the Civil war chaplain
priests were on both sides They adj
ministered the sacred rites Il Of the
church to many dying men. On the
Union side priests prayed for the
success Of Union arms. On the Con-
federate side priests prayed for sue
cess of rebel arms. On the union side
hundreds of Sisters of Mercy went to
and fro upon the battlefields, needless
and unafraid of leaden hail as they
sought to give aid and comfort to the
wounded, and ease the pain Of the
dying. They also were found upon
similar errands upon the rebel side.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15

ireland is the most intensely Cath
olicIcountry on earth, even more $
than lis Rome. head of the Cathol Is
church The Irish people, more than
any other, have been generally de.
voted to their religion, as disciples 81
the Pope. With so many countries 60
overwhelmingly Protestant the Cath
olics of ireland could not afford TO- op
press the Ulster rebels. We cannot
believe that they would, for, in 4 s ;l' !,
oppres sion, they would be only max
ing trouble for the adherents Of their
own church in other lands. ,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15

We know we'll and personally many
Catholics. They are among our best
friends-they are among your best
friends. We know their dispositions,
we know their inclinations, fully as
we'll as one can know that of another.
We know that no earthly authority
could dictate to them the crimes of
murder, nor of staining their hands in
the blood of their fellow humans.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-04-15

Aurora, Mo-, March 5, 1918. Mr..
Chas. N. Kink, Philadelphia. Dear
Sir: Replying to your letter of Feb
;ruary 81 we wish to state that we
are not in possession of the knights
Of Columbus oath, but believe we are
in fair way to get it, and the state,
nent in a recent issue of the Menace,
which led you to believe that we had
it in our possession, while somewhat
Of a bluff on our part, was based on
the fact that we know that it can
be had. You will note that we print
ed in our: No. 80 the ritual and Sc
cret work of the Hibernians, and we
are positive that it is authentic. The
alleged oath which your clients in
Philadelphia were arrested for dis
tributing, was circulated in practically
every state during the late campaign
and the demand upon us for this doc
ument was something great, and we
had received copies of them from SO
many sources we simply printed and
handled them as we would any other
Job of printing, to supply the demand,
and while we have no apologies to
make for so doing, we do not have
my evidence that the oath is the one
which is taken by members of the
Knights of Columbus.
We feel sure that it would be fol-
y for you to undertake to base your
License on the authenticity of this
document.
We note that some of the officials
re claiming that it is not an oath
,ound order, which of course is a
ubterfuge and untrue. You can de-
end on them resorting to any
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
Music Mo Charms.

Most of us suffer in silence when
the whistling flend Is torturing us
from the other corner of the railway
carriage, but recently one was dealt
with frankly and firmly on an English
train.
He was in the train returning from
Clacton. In the corner opposite hin,
was a messenger reading newspa
per, and in the other man in en-.
gineer's clothes who had nothing to
occupy his mind.
Presently the engineer began to
whistle "Hitchy Koo." He whistlec
desultorily and inaccurately, and every
few. minutes the other passengers
would glare at him over the top Of his
paper.
Outside Colchester the paper was
lowered and a voice rang out: "Sil
allow me to inform you that this is
not bird shop"
For the rest Of the journey there
was a silence that could be felt
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
MAKING A BETTER POSTAL SERVICE

Among the many improvements III
the postal service since the inaugural
ton of the new administration prop
ably none will be more beneficial 10
the country generally than those COM
ing under the bureau of the fourth as
sistant, over which Hon. James
Blakslee of Pennsylvania presides To
his new post Mr.. Blakslee brought
sunny and genial disposition coupled
with those sterner qualities which are
the attributes of what, in the slang
of the day, is termed a Tive Wire.
The bureau over which the new ofhcer
presides has under it three important
divisions; the great division OF rural
mails with it's army of nearly 10o,oOo
rural delivery and star route carriers.
the important division Of supplies and
equipment which handles the supplies
and equipment for the entire postal
service and produces the rural deliv-
ery and star route maps furnished to
the service and the public, and the d.
vision of dead letters with its small
army Of workers which locates the 81
articles lost in the mails. In placing n
of the postal service the president an
a number of reforms and Improvement
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
HIS CIGAR WAS DISTASTEFUl
Man Accosted on Railroad Platform
Not Sure of Others Society, But
Certain of His "Twofer."

Il hope my society is not disagree
able to you," remarked the man who
was smoking a "twofer" to another
man who rather hastily moved over to
the other side of the station platform
when he got a Whit of the first mans
cigar.
mot being acquainted with you,
sir" answered the man addressed, Il
cannot say whether your society
would be agreeable to me or not but
as concerns that cigar you are smok-
ing I have reached conclusion that
Is final I cannot maintain that seren-
ity of bearing with which am accus-
toned to face the daily problems OF
life and at the same time inhale
fumes that induce in me an acute sen.
sation of nausea"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
Fancy and Fact.

$50 you managed to propose to that
girl at last?" said one young man.
Yes; but the dialogue wasn't any.
thing like what had figured out. !
intended to say: 'Hertense, l have
long regarded you with the affection
such as a man feels for but one woman
in the world-the woman he would
make his WIFE Will you be mine?'
And l thought she would say some
thing like this: Harold, l feel that |
can trust my future happiness to
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
CHARLES THE LISTENER

Charles Francis Murphy, eFstWhlle
Tammany boss, was one OF inc
sights" of New York but seldom
seen. And seldom heard as we'll, for
the matter of that. If his people were
to crown him they doubtless would
call him Charles the Silent, or Charles
the Listener. For Of all leaders IN
political organization life he talked
the least and listened the most.
He was willing, often eager, to re-
ceive suggestions. And he was not
the least particular from whom they
came But he never commented on
them. He packed them away in the
recesses Of an active brain and they
were there when he wanted to use
them.
He learned this lesson from Richard
Croker, so his intimates say. Croker
was a successful leader until he be-
gan to talk. THE instant the old man
opened his mouth his influence and
prestige began to wane," recalled a
scared and scanned Tammanyite who
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
SALVATION ARMYS "STATESMAN'

Gen. Bramwell Booth, who set foot
on American soil for the first time a
short time ago, is regarded as the
constructive statesman" Of the Sal
walton Army While his father, the
late Gen. William Booth, is popularity
credited with having originated many
of the material schemes OF the
Army, the truth Is that his son whip
ped into shape majority of the plans
for the uplift Of people.
One of these is the life insurance
company which the army operates In
connection with its work in London
Some persons criticized the project
asserting that it was purely COM
mercial enterprise. having no more
right to ask for popular support than
any other life insurance company In
Great Britain.
But in the establishment Of the de-
partment, Bramwell Booth saw an OPP
portunity to strike blow at British
tradition, which excludes from the so
called refined employments persons
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
~ A Marvellous Escape.

'My little boy had marvellous es-
CAPE" writes P. F. Bastiams of Prince
Albert, Cape of Good Hope. cit occurred
in the middle of the night. He got a very
severe attack of Group. As luck would
have it, had large bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in the house.
After following the directions for an hour
and twenty minutes he was through all
danger" Sold by all dealers.-Adver-
tisement. .-,.s.. 1.:s-- .. sz.ase.-.--.--
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16

should Murphy also combined the policy of silence with the equally
policy probably
half with with
the
helped in the
Tamnany
which
in
the
wash and
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
Discourasing a Bore.
Hello. BlObbSi"

How are you, Kirkly?"
Say, I've got new story to tell
you"
when did you originate it?"
ooh, I didn't originate it. I heard
it somewhere"
Then it isn't new"
weller, not exactly new"
"And long experience has taught
me, Kirkly, that you never hear a
story until it has travelled all over
town four or five times. That's why
I'm not at all enthusiastic. But fire
away. What is the story?"
"Shucks I've forgotten 1t now"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
WT~OF(0 DINKRN
" w PEOPLE "
MINISTER TO GREECE

George Fred Williams of Boston has
been selected by President Wilson for
minister to Greece. Mr.. Williams con-
siders his selection by President Will
son as minister to Greece as recog-
milton of those who have been follow
ers of true Democracy" rather than a
personal tribute. He expressed pleas
ure at the possibility Of residence IN
Greece, as he has long been a student
of Athenian democracy and >beHeVes
the diplomatic mission will present
an opportunity for him to extend his
studies.
Mr.. Williams has for years been
known in Massachusetts and In many
other states as an unusually able pub
lie speaker. He was born in Dedham
July 10, 1852. He was graduated
from Dartmouth college with the class
of 1872, after which he taught school
and was a reporter until he entered
Boston university law school, from
which he was graduated in 1875. Early
in his career he became interested IT
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16

Mrs. Gotrocks-I am sure Mrs. No
koyne's husband is on the verge of
bankruptcy.
Mrs. Richasmud-Why, how do you
know?
Mrs. Gotrocks-She has just ordered
seven new and very elaborate gowns,
with hats to match.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
They Make You Feel Good.

The pleasant purgative effect produced
by Chamberlain Tablets and the
healthy condition of body and mind
which they create make one feel joyful.
For sale by all Observation-Disclosures.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16
In Paris.

Mrs. Newrocks-Dear me! We must
leave Paris tomorrow, and we are only
I'D to page 10 of the guidebook.
Mr.. Newrocks-Mark the place, and
we'll come back next year and begin
at page 20.-Puck-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16

soe,'"
THAT sounds fine"
Eyes. But what took place? I
showed her the engagement ring and
said 'Huh?' And she just said 'Uh-
huh!' and put it on."-Washingto
Star.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16

especially II Is most ocut
son rise the position OF an actuary OF
the VINO
without the backing OF an nnuna
fami mustwo social miracle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16

but joined the independent move
ent following the G. Blaine for the presidency
supported Grover Cleveland since e s
inquire IN tnal
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-01-16

Tea VIA ess reaisk from Pam vSss
Or, zaaS Ast-Peia Pulls ara sA&A&
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-21
PROMISE GOOD TINE

Quite a number of people from
this section are planning upon at
tending the Cattlemen's carnival,
which is to be given in Garden
City. Kan, on the End, 3rd and
4th Of September.
The Garden City people have
prepared a program which is very
attractive, especially to those who
are looking for thrills and excite
ment, their racing program pro-
missing to be a most excellent one,
the broncho busting contests also
promises to be one of the best
ever presented, and taken as a
whole a person should certainly
be able to have a good time at
this carnival.