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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-01-30

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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-01-30

TIE bat ubsorbents for use in stables
are ctmpara'y .ly little known. 1t is O
fact however, that the low grade potash
salts, tep, CHILLY KANT, witch is sold by
sll ssrcultur | dealers, and kiss rlt
(which Is tot 20 common il sprinkIed IN
the stable daily or 10 the manure pie,
will sbsolb the ammonia or nitrogen, IRE
venting it, escape, while also adding con
siderable OF SD to the manure plle. Kan
it contains shout twelve pounds Of actual
potash the hundred weight Acii pbos
phate is alec good absorbent if not too
wet, and whore tue fne ground rock pbos
phste eau be had chesply, it may be free
ly ufed 10 the stable. The decompos
lion 10 the mature pile may assist 10 max
log the Praspborc fcjd Of this raw pro
duct sysilable Fine ground land plaster
or eJIsum l.uIrb'ts Of lime is also q
splendid sbtofbeut and can be had almost
everysh,re. Wh,ts msnures are 10 be
spilled 10 land tia, seems 10 require the
u Of lime plaster should be freely used
a. 40 absorbent 10 the stable. These sb
sorb,nls keep the stable free from cdor,
making lL1 ID LeallLiul. aud also assist 10
preventing The msuure from heating.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31

the mistletoe. The modern, the con
temporaneous woman, is not pa cular
about the mistletoe or the day either.
Time, place and the man being given.
she relisnes kissing generally.
-. Nithin few years the women
of New YORK were in the habit of re-
cciying their friends in town on new
years day in grand style. Now those
claiming to be fashionable fly on thai
day TO the country, presumably to
avoid their foes-in other words, to
get rid of bores, who are socially the
most formidable OF enemies.
The Chinese at home glable on
new years night to prod gious eA-
tent, In Wall street New Workers
gamb enormously on most Of the
other days OF the year.
The good resolutions made on Jan
! have generally proved to be bad per-
fOrmances before the end of February
The men who are continually turn
ing over a new leaf on new years day
are apt TO forget the leaf soon after
or that they have turned the leaf over
at all.
The headaches that are felt the next
morning after new years may usually
be attributed TO treating" the good
resolutions they have made on that
day.
Many Americans outside of New
York so detest the fultillment of what
are called social duties that they would
be delighted 20 see widely EXTENDED
the French custom, which releases
Parisians from the obligations Of max
ing new years calls in consideration
of their sending small presents in
stead. They would give literally to
be entirely exempt from the whole
business Of visiting" be the date Jan.
! or any other. They would much
rather pay out than go out.
Expectancy is so strong in the hui
man breast that it amounts almost
to superstition, as new years day il
Illustrates No matter how i'll success
a man may have had in all the years
that have past, he is pretty sure to
believe that the new year will bring
him change of fortune. And hap
PLY his belief will help him to bear
his burdens If 1t does not make them
lighter What we believe may not
happen, but it makes the presen.
brighter
1t is a great pity that e, cry day OF
the year does not inspire and cheer
as Jan / is apt to do. Then we
should always carry light heart and
possess a cheerful mind.
In the cities OF China the people on
new years day offer up paper prayers
IN the temples. To use a commercial
phrase, do they meet their paper when
1t falls due?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
JANUARY FIRSTL,N GS.

The be time to rejoice, to feel great
satisfaction, is not 81 much at tae
opening of the new year rs at the
close OF the old, when we know what
we hayc gained, what we have
achieved ana what we have reason to
10 Ia altul for
lha exercise of memory. however
gratifying the things we remember
never affords such pleasure as the eX-
erc,ae Of hope. which pictures every
thing that might be, but has not been,
The new year, therefore, always ap-
peals to us rs promising the realiza-
ton Of the dearest wishes Of our heart
and is in consequence eXuberant1y
welcome,
The profuse distribution " gifts on
new years day was still the ,ustom In
England during Elizaheths re gn, and
nearly her entire wardrob2 as we'll as
her iewclry was supplied in the form
Vt presents. II the women Of today
we're AS hountitnlly furnished as was
tho vastly overrated queen, Jau
would I've moro precious IN their eyes
j than all the holidays together. but the
j present makers would be iyretriesably
/ bankrupt,
In medieval times women enjoyed
being kissed on now years day under
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
A NEWS RAG.

curious relic of the old DAYS of
the paper duties which so much ham
pered journalistic enterprise in the first
mali OF the present century will shortly
come up Tor sale at London auction
room. 1t is the first number of BERT
holds Political Handkerchief, being
news sheet printed on cotton fabric
instead of paper the idea being IN
eVade the paper duty. 1t is dated Lon
don, Saturday, September 3, 1881, price
lourpence, and the letter. press. which
is fairly legible, is as remarkable as
the material on which it is printed
Inc tone of this news rag is intensely
radical, but it reproduces the order of
ceremonial to be observed at the coro-
nation of King William ". and Oueen
Adelaide ON the following Thursday
ahc 1t is announced that a prcclama-
ton to the people of Europe will an
pear IN our next cotton" 1t is en-
Delllshed with a medallion woodcut Of
Napoleon crossing the Alps, but ink
In TINS pictorial effort was too much
lof uhe cotton, and the Alps are in A
log and the emperor on horseback very
lndlstlnct. Westminster Gazette.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
SOME VEGETABLE FREAKS.
Nature Plays Some Odd Franks in the
Tropical Forests.

We who live in the temperate zone
are accustomed to nature on her hes,
behavior, says the st. Nicholas we
see her orderly ways in the woods,
where pines and oak, poplars a .d
naples, alders and willows, and other
forest trees have roots that grow
down into the ground and limbs tina
grow properly up and out into the air.
But elsewhere ma ure has other
moods and methods. In tropical
forest there is none Of this ar of dig
nifty and good principle. The Odd
pranks, the wild absurdities the vege-
table freaks that she is there guilty OF
make a difference that is astonish ng.
Trees apparently grow upside down
and assume all sorts Of eccentric
shapes. Great dragging vines spl anvil
over everything, twisting and dlstlrt-
ing the poor, tired trees until they are
crippled for life with what looks like
rheumatism. The heavy rains and
hot sun make the plants grow rap Oily.
and there are fierce fights to see
which will win little space in a
that tangle. Such pushing. 'such
climbing!
Then there is the orchid, clinging
fringe-lille, everywhere frail and
lovely. swinging back and forth in the
soft air; but it mas 10 con cience..
1t will not do a stroke Of honest work,
and is determined to live on some one
else, in which it certa My succeeds.
And there, too, is the wild pineap-
pie Called in the West Indies the
'pine'0, which takes root In the rich
mold lying on the upper sides OF the
largest branches of the mightiest and
Oldest OF the trees. Where It's diverg-
ing leaves start a cup is formed,
which catches the ia n and stoles 1t
up for the dry season. In t1is waite
little tree frogs and small crabs live,
and Il Is told that years ago one Of
the expeditions sent against the fie &c
maroouers in the mountains Of
jamaica would have rerished from
thirst had 1t no; beel for the little
pines" and their tiny reserve rs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
SENTIMENTS OF FAMOUS MEN.

When Peter Cooper was asked at an
advanced age how he had accomplished
SO much and had preserved his strength
OF body and mind so well. he said Il
always find something to keep me
busy"
A. bronson Alcott crystallized a great
truth When he said, I'VE mount tn
heaven mostly on the ruins of orr
cherished schemes, finding our failures
We're successes"
CHARLES Dickens uttered a sentiment
that every young man who desires suc-
cess would do we'll to lay to heart
Inc one serviceable, safe, remuner-
aIlVe quality in every study and pur
SUIT IS the quality of attention"
John Wesley showed how foolish II
IS Tor men who hope to win to spend
thelr time in fretting when he said
dare no more fret than dare curse
and swear"
SIT Walter Raleigh, when asked how
ne managed to achieve So many and
such diverse things in such brief tino.
''' NE required for accomplishment,
'N' wien nave anything to do. |
go and do it."
Inc everlasting truth that character
IS sure TO win success was put in con-
olete FORM when William M, Eyarts
saiu OF a famous preacher, The man
behind the sermon is the secret of John
Halls power"
John Stuart Mill showed how Dos
SIDE IL is for man to rise above his
environment in these words, Though
character is formed by circumstances
our own desires can do much to shape
these circumstances
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
THE NEW YEAR.

The house is hushed; a stiffness great
Falls on those waiting there
4 moment when the soul is thrilled
by wondrOus quiet rare.
lis over; let glad voices cry;
This is a glorious morn.
Another soul has come to earth
\ little child is born.
And the flowers tnere is peace,
For, see, that lily there
Holds the attention of the rest
That plant 50 wondrous fair
4 moment, and the spell is past;
A perfume of delight
Greets the new flower soul just born
\ lily bursts 10 sight.
The midnight rush intensified
Hangs Ger the earth tonight
As II awaiting some great change;
The world is still and white
lis come, The earth is born again;
The old must disappear
Hail 70 the new, 4 thousand tongues
Greet gayly the New Year
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES.

The Mexicans celebrated new years
day with human sacrifices.
Jan. was made the beginning of
the legal year in England in 1852.
Sweden did not adopt Jan. 1 as new
years day until the year 1853
The Legislative union of Great
Britain and Ireland took place on Jan.
1, 1901
Jan. l was made new years day in
France by royal edict in the year
1864.
On new years day in ancient Egypt
there were professions in every tenn
pie.
The emancipation proclamation of
Abraham Lincoln was issued Jan l.
1868
The new year In Sparta was cele-
DRAFTED by the conservation OF youths
TO military service.
The American Indians had a sort
of new years festival, celebrated with
feasting and dancing.
In Siberia the state prisoners of the
ear are allowed a rest and holiday on
new years day.
In the sixteenth century the COM
mon new years gift of tenant to his
landlord was fat capon
The wassail ale Of merry old Eng
land was made of ele nutmeg toast
and roasted apples.
The present system of beginning the
new year with Jan. l was adopted in,
Scotland A. D 1900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
KNEW THE NAME

The late Archbishop Of Canterbury
had ravorite dog named Watch,
Once. as hc lay on the mat NJ the open
door OF the chapel. the Archbishop
read impressiyely this sentence Of the
scripture lesson; what ! say unto
YOU say unto Won all watch. y The
dog sprang up, came forw2ri, and lay
down before the reading desk q his
masters feet One nearer al leas.,
needed tho lesson and responded
Congregatioualist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
FOREIGN FLASHES

England had a severe rar;hQuakr.
IMrts August Morgan dramatist.
Is dead
Cardinal Boyor died i'll Reurges.
France.
Rome bishop John j Keane has ar
rived here,
Cicll Rhodes luxurious South Arri
can palace, near Cape Town, WAS
burned
The Italian chamber OF deputies has
adopted the ltalio-lnmisian treaty
Spaniarls drowned Cuban prisoners.
NJ Dcuscher IS Switzorlands new
president
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31

The new year dawns-the sun shines
strong and clear,
And all the world rejoices and is
gay.
The city loving birds from spray TO
spray
Fit busily, and twitter in my ear
Their little frozen note of wintry
cheer.
From ruddy children with the snow
at play
Ring peals of laughter gladder than
in May,
While friend greets friend with
Happy be thy year,
So would | JOY if thou vert BY my
side,
SO would l laugh if thou couldst
laugh with me,
But, left alone, in darkness l abide,
Aocked by a day that shines no
more on thee.
From this too merry world my heart
hide
My new year dawns not till thy face
see.
Louise Chandler Moul on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
EASlLY MANAGED.

Dramatic Critic--If it is az eeable to
you. I'll take my holiday next week.
Editor-W What about Monday nights
criticisms
Dramatic Griffith fix up para
graph for each theater to the effeot
that the plot was hackneyed and the
acting simply beneath con emp ID
pearson's Weekly,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
FIGHT OF 4 PIKE AND AN OTTER

The other day tragic tussle was
witnessed between the fourth and fifth
locks of the PoCklington canal EAST
Yorkshre) when splendid dog otter
was observed to land huge pike on
the canal bank The fish made vigor-
Gus attempts to regain its native Gle
ment, and actually tapped it's way
back into the water: but its foe knew
no truce, and, seizing the pike, brought
it to land again. Then began a battle,
which lasted some three quarters of an
hour the fish eventually succumbing
to the terrible onslaught of the var
mint" On being disturbed the otter
.ade speedy tracks and the fish was
carried to Pocklington. where it turned
the scales at IA lbs, and measured 36
inches in length; with circumference
of II inches. -Howdenshire Chronicle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31

Jones Tomorrow will be the first
Sunday OF the year. and propose to
commence the new year by going to
church.
Mrs Jones You had better take me
with YOU
Jones-What for?
Mrs. Jones-You may need some
body to identify you.-Truth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
ACCOUNTED FOR

Grace-"I never saw any one with
such a vacant expression as Cholly
Lillian-"No: he's always thinking
OF himself. Puck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31

Without prejudice or bias
II you swear Oh on new years day,
Please remember Ananias.
Stay yet my friends, moment stay
Stay till the good old year,
So long companion of our way,
Shakes hands and leaves us here!
Oh, stay, oh, stay,
One little hour and then away!
The year whose hopes Jere high and
strong
Has now no hopes to wake,
Yet one hour more of jest and song
For his familiar sake.
Oh, stay, oh, stay,
One mirthful hour and then away!
The kindly year, his liberal hands
Have lavished all his store,
And shall we turn from where he
stands
Because he gives no more?
Oh, stay, oh, stay,
One grateful hour and then away!
Days brightly came and calmly went
While yet he was our guest.
How cheerfully the week was spent!
How sweet the seventh days rest!
Oh, stay, OH stay,
One golden hour and then away.
Dear friends Were with US. some who
sleep
Beneath the coffin lid.
What pleasant memories we keep
vi all they SAID and did!
On, stay, oh, stay,
One tender hour and then away!
Even while we sing he smiles his last
And leaves our sphere behind.
The good old year is with the pas.
Oh, be the new as kinu!
Oh, stay, oh, stay,
One parting strain and then away!
William Cullen Bryant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31

Ring out, blithe bells Of the new year!
Ring out to all your summons clear!
Message of hope, despair to quell,
Is borne upon your silvery swell
Ring, bells of cheer, across the snow
Till with courage faint hearts glow!
Hath friend seemed faithless, love
grown cold?
Hast lost that wand of magic, gold?
Saddest of all, hath death snatched
Whose presence was to thee life's sun
Yet look not back. The darkest cloud
But serves an azure sky to shroud.
Thy friend his fealty yet may prove,
Love that could change was never
love,
And folly tWere lost wealth to mourn,
While tickle fortunes wheel doth turn,
Grim death, though conqueror OF clay,
Bows 10 a mlghtler conquerors sway,
Thy loved one hath but crossed time :
sea
70 its fair shores eternity.
Mary +. Stafford.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31

New years reformers some asSail
Because so many of them fail.
'ris better to swear off, and fail
Than never to swear off at all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
VN7I71il 7 HE
wy , ElIQ9ES.
NEW YEAR MUSINGS.

There's one thing we desire to say
Without prejudice or bias
II you swear Oh on new years day,
Please remember Ananias.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31

now resolve, as firm as wax,
will forsake all evil tracks;
Nor drive in nails, Whate'er my rush,
With husbands silver handled Drusn.
Chicago Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-02
G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.
The City of ST. Paul Filled with
Men who Defended Their
Nation.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 31.-An ideal
day with just enough breeze to watt
welcome to the incoming thousands from
the innumerable flags and banners that
tuttered from every house and office
building was given for the opening of
the week of the thirtieth encampment
of the Grand Army of the Republic.
From sunrise the evidences of the in
coming hosts became hourly more appar-
ent until the streets were crowded long
before the noon hour and the strains of
martial music from bands and drum corps
could be heard on every hand. With ff-
teen or more regular trains from all
points of the compass and thirty-three
specials due during the morning the
Union depot was the scene of greatest
activity Completest preparations had
been made by the railroads for handling
the crowds and there was no jam, al
though the crowd was AL the time very
great.
Commander-in-C Chief l. n. Walker and
staff were expected on an early train and
the local posts, accompanied by band
were at the depot to greet the train, but
it was DELAYED and not till noon were
the veterans able to welcome their chief.
He was at once escorted to the Ryan
hotel, where national headquarters were
at once established becoming the center
of Grand Army activities.
There was nothing on the programme
for the day besides the reception of Com
mander-in-C Chief Walker and staff. which
was formal but very simple, and con-
sisted in the eScOrting of the party to
their headquarters. Arrangements for
each departments arrival had been made
in advance and the local aide in charge
was promptly on hand to escort the vet
Grams to their quarters and see thG+ they
were properly housed and cared for.
The trains were nearly all delayed and
the rush was thereby scattered through
out the day more than would have been
otherwise possible.
AS fast as one train discharged its
load another took its place and the
stream of visitors passing through the
big union depot seemed endless. Every
where present were the white-capped
boys of the information brigade who did
much to steer the crowd in the right di-
rection and save blocking of the depot
and streets.
The earliest arrivals We're those from
Minnesota and the adjoining states and
nearly every post III this state was out
i'll almost full force, with crowds Of
friends. Pittsburg posts and prominent
men from that section arrived on the
Burlington at noon. a Minneapolis *
st. Louis special early i'll the day
brought in the Iowa department head
quarters. The Omaha alone had twenty
FIVE specials today from different direc-
tons. The trains with those from the
more distant points came in during the
afternoon, and by tonight, when the big
reception to the cOmmander-in-chiefw will
be given, the city will be pretty well
filled.
The Woman's Relief corps will also
hold reception tonight, these two re-
ceptions being the only events of the
night.