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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
To Stop Growth of Horns.


For stopping the growth of horns
upon calves this mixture has been sue
cessfully used in experiments conduct
ed by the United States Department Of
Agriculture Bureau of Animal Indus
try. Take fifty parts caustlc soda,
twenty-five parts of kerosene oil, and
twenty-five parts of water. An emul-
sion is made of the oil and soda by
heating and vigorously stirring, and
this is then dissolved In water. The
mixture should be placed in a bottle
with solid rubber cork. The calves
should not be over three weeks old,
from five to twenty days being the
proper age. A horn will sometimes be
killed that is even from four to six
weeks old, but 1t can not be depended
upon with certainty. In applying the
solution the following directions should
be observed: With pair of scissors
clip the hair around the embryo horn
so as to expose spot about the size of
a nickel. While an assistant holds the
calf securely drop two or three drops
of the mixture on the horn, and with the
ends of the rubber cork rub it thor
oughly in over the bare spot. Apply
the fluid first to one horn, then the
other, until each has received three or
four applications. The rubbing should
be continued until the caustic has soft
ened and removed the hair and surface
skin around the horn. Care should be
taken that the fluid does not spread
over too large a surface or run down
the side of the face.-The Jersey Hus-
flor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Way to "cooln sitting Hens,

If rightly handled, the hen may be
induced in few days to 60 to scratch
ing and give up all idea of sitting,
without being cruel to her, either. Get
a grocery box, or something similar,
and convert 1t into the affair shown in
cut. 1t has no bottom, but one end has
sloping top to throw off rain, and also
protect the hen from the sun. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Seditiou. Tall

Some American "I4oyalists" in Glen
fuegos seem to be getting little fast.
"Much excited talk" is reported among
them, and Mai. Dempsey is said to
"fear demonstration" on their part
by reason of their Indignation due APP
parently to nothing more than the talk
Of the Cuban agitators in favor of indie
pendence." If the Cubans have not
right to "talk in favor" of their indie
pendence to which Congress solemnly
pledged itself and the American people
little more than a year ago. it would be
strange indeed.-Grand Rapids Demo
crat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

Soldiers returning to the United
States who have served beyond the
seas are sporting their foreign service
stripes proudly. This stripe, as new to
our army as foreign service is to our
history, is a narrow bar of red worn
low down on each sleeve.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
FRIENDLY ADVICE.
Tender solleitude Of the sehooImaster
Saved the Mans Life.


According to Inspector General
Breckenridge. who has recently return
ed from Cuba and Porto RIGA, the
sense of moral responsibility Of the
average Cuban is extremely limited.
This was strongly impressed upon him
one day at military station near San
tiago. A gang of bandits had been
rounded up by the troops and with
them Il dozen horses stolen from a
plantation in the vicinity. The general
took look at the prisoners and MOTTO
ed among them man who appeared
to belong to a better class than his
companions He was called forward,
and through IN interpreter the gen.
eral questioned him.
How did you get mixed up in
this?" asked the inspector general.
II had nothing to do with the affair.""
was the reply. 81 am the school
teacher in the district where these
men live and gave them advice. 1
give every one advice who comes for
it,"
But" suggested the officer who
accompanied NIelleEuI DFeCheuTluSc,
"that fellow told the robbers to cut
off the hand of the owner of the
horses"
ASK him why he made such ma
lignant suggestion" said the general
to the interpreter.
The question was put and the school
teacher shrugged his shoulders. "The
'cacique' does not understand" he
said. at was l who saved the pro.
prietor's life. These men came to me
with him and said: He will not pay
us what we demand. Shall we kill
him? Then. as they asked me for
advice. said No, do not kill him.
Cut off one hand; he will pay you them
They did as l advised, the money was
paid and had saved the mans life.
There is surely nothing malignant
about that. l am his friend"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Like Cycione

The Republican quarrel in Ohio is
more than likely to mean Democratic
victory this fall. What blow that
would be to Hanna, Mckinley and com.
pany just on the eve of presidential
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Union.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

preventive for this disease is to plant
on fresh sod ground that has been fall.
plowed, and use wcll.rotted manure
mixed with little phosphate. AS soon
as the Young fruit commences to form,
spray the vines with the Bordeaux
mixture after the dew is off. The
vines should be sprayed once every ten
days. The spraying not only kills the
fungus. but 1t helps the growth Of the
vines; larger, finer and more perfect
fruit can be grown when the vines are
thoroughly sprayed. 1t takes but one
hour to spray thoroughly five hundred
vines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

OF what concern is 1t to us how the
Philippines govern themselves and Of
what benefit can it be to the people of
this country to rule over foreign and
alien races? 1t is said 1t will cost $780,
100000 year to maintain our sover-
eighty over those Islands, and all for
what? Nothing at all, except for the
"glory" Of It and the making Of . few
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

The announcement Of Mr.. Bryan that
the Democratic organization in the
Eastern States is in the hands Of be.
levers in the Chicago platform has
proven very hurtful to the feelings Of
the Republican editors. How is 1t that
the truth causes Republican editors to
squirm?-Atlanta Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
NeiRhborhood Revenge.

aren't we going to. pay the street.
sprinkler this year, Edmund?"
mo; those people on each side of US
wouldn't employ him last year, and
now that they do sprinkle I'm going ia
let them see how they like it."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
A writer connected with y po.to

A writer connected with Boston
newspaper asks: why shouldn't wo
men smoke cigarettes If they want to?"
The question seems to be badly con
structed; 1t should be put thus: What
is to prevent n woman from smoking
cigarettes II she has the inclination?"
The writer goes on to say that cigar
cite smoking blackens the teeth and
materially impairs the feminine
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

It is little odd that although cap
sital punishment for burglary would be
monBtrous, the shooting of burglar
by a policeman leaves the most hui
name Of US with an under-conscious-
ness that it served the burglar right.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

More than one court has decided that
a person may chop off the branches Of
neighbours tree which hang over his
line, first giving notice to the neigh
Dor of his intentions, that the owner
may chop them himself If he wishes
to. The branches, however, belong to
the owner Of the tree, and must be
thrown over the fence. Roots may
also be chopped off, but nothing put
into the ground to cause the death Of
the tzss.-Practcal Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

The test of the Gathman shell dem
onstrated at least that If one of them
should be carefully buried in the in
sides of an ironclad and touched off
there would be nothing more to do to
that ironclad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
What a Trillion liz.

People often speak of trlllion as a
possible number. The fact is, not a
trillion of seconds has elapsed since
the creation of Adam; nor will that
number have elapsed until Feb. 1, in
the year of our Lord 25S25; for in a
trillion of seconds there are 31,6S7
years 30 days hour 4G minutes and 40
seconds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

The fact is that President Mckinley
is a rare man. He is philosopher. II
anything real troublesome comes up he
refers 1t to a commission and dis
charges 1t from his mind. and is as
happy as the man who thought he had
got rid Of debt by giving note for
the amount he owed.-Cincinnatl En-.
uuirer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

When John Sherman announced his
retirement from politics. Mr.. Marcus
Hanna heaved sigh that caused q
tidal wave in Lake Erie.-Omaha
World Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

Study, 1t is alleged, tends to lessen
personal beauty. A case in point is the
man who, after fooling with a mule,
was not so good-looklng, but knew n
great deal more.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

Climbing trees and swimming rivers
seem to be natural attributes of the
American soldier. Wheeler and Fun
ston, for instance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

The heir to the Keely motor seems
to have discovered the sawdust stuff
ing concealed within the bosom of the
bequest. Thus ends the tale.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

MARY, Jim Perkins says it's time to
take of winter f1annels."
"All right Joseph; If you get rheuma
tism you can go over and stay with
Jim Perkins until you get WE'LL"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

Travellers in Hawaii state that it is
almost impossible to trace parentage
there, because adoption of children is
SO universal,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

1t is not considered good form for a
red-headed girl to ride white bicycle.
This is important and should be re-
membered,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

Does the new -four trust, with cap
italization of $4,000, 900, need bis
cuit?" asks the st. Paul Globe. Not ex-
actly. But it needs dough.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

An armor-piercing projecule having
been perfected, the next thing in order
is another invention of projectile proof
armor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

Naming the baby Funston would
probably make the youngster Funny"
during the nickname period.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

The peanut trust presents itself as
thing to be crushed-between the teeth
of the public, SO to speak.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

There is an unfortunate popular ten
dency to forget that hero is human
and needs sleep.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

A New England war hero has been
publicly horsewhipped. Verify, peace
hath her victories and other things
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

Switzerland has 1888 hotels for tour.
lists, with $4,000 beds and 24,0oo en-
ployss,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
charms, and adds that with the depar.

charms, and adds that with the depar-
ture Of the charms the prospects Of the
lady in the matrimonial market van
ish. This argument has been met by
young woman of Chicago who has
promised her mother that she will not
smoke until she is 40 years of age.
After that time she will consider her
self released from all filial obligation.
This would appear to be perfectly
fair arrangement. If a young woman
is not married by the time she is 40
her chances are not likely 10 be i'm
periled by an occasional cigarette, and
if her teeth have stood by her nobly
until her fortieth year they will prob
ably be proof against the pernicious in
tluences of the nicotine of after life.
Really, the attitude of the woman of
the present day is most deplorable; she
must not wear corsets because they
are vainly feminine and she must not
smoke because it is distinctly mascu-
line. 1t would seem that the only dew
ilish thing left for woman is to put on
shirt waist with fiat scarf and chew
P.1m
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

We sold to Africa-Africa, mind you
last year goods valued at $4,000, 900.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

After much trbulation the House
Republican Committee has, it is alleged,
brought forth scheme of currency
reform" This scheme is not so broad,
nor SO long ms that devised by the In
sdianapolis sound money convention.
1t is compromise and it will satisfy
nobody. Briefly summarized, it is as
follows:
1.-THE redemption of all obligations of
the government in gold on demand.
Greenbacks, when once redeemed for
gold, to be reissued only for gold. Per-
hitting national banks to issue notes
to the par value of their government
bonds deposited in the treasury, in
stead of 90 per cent. rs at present.
Permitting the minimum capital of na
tional banks to be $4,000, instead of
$4,000, as at present"
There is nothing in this about max
Ing silver dollars redeemable in gold,
nor is there suggestion of making all
the outstanding obligations of this ma
ton gold obligations. Neither is there
a hint Of placing the issuing of paper
money entirely in the hands of the
banks. 1t seems that the House Re-
publican caucus committee was not
prepared to approve wild cat' money
secured only by the Office furniture of
the banking houses. 1t must not be
concluded, however, that the schemes
Of the money power to place the gold
standard absolutely in power will be
abandoned. The plan suggested by the
caucus is simply an entering wedge"
Later on stronger methods will be ad
vocated. If the Republicans remain in
power the wild cat money scheme
will be urged, and If the House and
Senate can be controlled such plan
will finally be put into execution. The
only hope for the people to escape
slavery to the money power rests in
the success Of Democracy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
IOWA.

Put not trust in riches. Neither put
your riches in trusts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
An Inebriated Eagle.

"a eagle got drunk on moonshine
whisky, near Lebanon, Ky, and was
captured easily.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
ISSUES NEXT YEAR.

Discussion as to what the dominant
Issue will be during the campaign Of
1900 Is attracting more or less atten-
ton from editors and politicians just
now. There can be no harm in discuss
ing this matter, but 1t is not at all like
ly that the issues can be made up with
any degree of certainty before the time
for conflict arises. In this city not long
ago William j. Bryan reiterated his
belief that the Democratic national
convention will "reatiirm the Chicago
platform" But" he added, mo man
has right at this time to say what
the Democratic platform will be. You
do not know what the next twelve
months will bring forth" And when
asked, "Will free silver be the dominant
issue in the next campaign?" he re-
piled: ut is altogether too early to
say what will be the dominant issue,
but whatever the issue is the Demo-
cratic party will meet 1t squarely."
When the combat opens the dominant
issue will be that which is nearest to
the people. 1t will be the question of
immediate Importance. 1t will not be
a matter of ancient history, nor will 1t
be an academic theory. 1t Will be n
live question. The currency question
is important, but there are other qucs-
lions which may prove of more instant
and vital import. The Republicans
may force the money matter to the
front by attempting to secure gold leg
islatlon in the next Congress- but such
action is extremely problematical. I'm
perialism may have run its course be-
fore the Presidential campaign begins,
or it may have developed into burn
ing issue. But the trusts will be in evil
dence, stronger, more dangerous, more
insolent than ever.
The Republican party may endeavor
to fool the people with paltering
pledge to oppose trusts, but this scheme
will not work, and it is quite likely that
one of the dormant questions before
the people in 1900 will be that concern
ing the trusts.-Chicago Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

So far as China is concerned the con.
cert of Europe has developed into
duet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
How Rinrinx Affect, Grape..

Ringing grapes is practlced by many
growers to secure early maturity and
larger punches. 1t consists simply of
removing ring of bark from the bear
ing arm between the main vine and
the buds which are to produce fruit the
first season. This does not interfere
with the ascent of the sap, but it does
prevent the return of the food that has
been formed in the leaves. The parts of
the branch above the ring can draw
upon all the food formed in the leaves
of that branch. AS a result the overfed
punches grow faster and become larger
than they otherwise would.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

OF the thirty-two Speakers of the
national House of Representatives,
fifteen have come from States south of
Mason and Dixon's line, thirteen from
north Of that line and east of the Allie
ghanies, and the remaining four from
1.-THE West" If Indiana and Ohio NAV
now be so designated. The States
which have contributed the most tai
ent in this line are Kentucky, Virginia
and Massachusetts, which have given
four Speakers each. James X. Polk
was the only Speaker of the House
who became President of the United
States. Frederick A. Muhlenberg, of
Pennsylvania, was the first Speaker.
and his statue may now be seen in the
Capitol In the famous statuary hall.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Moisture and Strawberries.

Although strawberry plants will not
thrive where the soil is permanently
wet, they do require abundant mois-
ture both during the growing and
fruiting seasons. The non-observance
of this requirement is the occasion Of
heavy losses. In the first place, the
ground for strawberries is often left
until planting time before blowing, and
breaks up in clods, occasioning much
labor in preparation with harrow and
roller. Although it may be possible to
put such soil into fairly good condi-
ton for planting, the water which has
been lost cannot be restored, and weeks
may elapse before sufficient rain falls
to keep the plants alive.
1t has been shown that more than
1900 barrels of water per acre may
escape from unplowed ground in one
week in excess of the quality which
will pass off from an equal area which
has been plowed early and narrowed
at frequent intervals. Moreover, the
ground which has been plowed late
will continue to dry out during the sea-
son at rate in excess of the early
plowed. This shows plainly that
blowing and frequent narrowing IRE
essential in order to retain soil mois-
ture, even though planting may be de-
layed.-Ohio Agricultural Station.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
The Tomato Rot.

The tomato rot is caused by fungus
which is blown by the wind from plant
70 plant or carried BY insects. The best
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

A suit has been brought by Martin
White to recover $4,000 from Paul
Dresser, the composer of "On the
Banks of the Wabash" 1.-THE Letter
that Never Came,' Just Tell Them
that You Saw Me-" 81 Believe 1t for
My Mother Told Me &c." and other
soul-stirring lyrics of similar nature.
White claims that the money is due
him on a contract with Dresser. the
former putting In the money and the
latter the talent for the production of
these gems. The Chicago Tribune. In
an editorial referring to Whites action.
says it has no knowledge of the merits
of the case, hut the statement that
Dresser has realized between 5000 OOO
and 100000 from the publication of
these ditties will create some surprise
and should provoke the query whether
musical education has made much
progress. When Dresser can rocket n
quarter of million dollars for the sale
of such songs and Sousa's lnonotonous
'two-steps return him many thousands
q year In royalties what is the outlook
for the composer who writes music?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

her estate, which comprises 1000 diff
ferent pieces of real property. On her
death 1t all passes over to the sole and
exclusive possession of the institute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

About three months ago at Harmon,
w. Va, Jay Lentz, foreman in the
mines of the Great Western company,
was caught nuder fall of slate in
the mines. His skull was crushed,
and Dr.. E. c. Hartman and two other
surgeons gave him up to die. A piece
OF his brain was broken away from the
main body OF the brain structure, and
the skull covering it was broken away.
After few days the doctors decided to
take heroic measures. The shattered
brain was cut away neatly and
dressed. 4 healthy yearling calf was
tied down, her skull cut away, and a
lobe of brain removed and fitted into
the cavity in Lentz's head. The
wound was dressed and trephined
and the results awaited. The calf's
head was fixed UP with half a brain in
it. Both the miner and the calf have
progressed satisfactorily, and the man
is nearly as we'll as before the opera
ton, though his mental vigor is not
entirely restored. The calf stands as
though asleep till started, when It
moves, till interrupted, in a direct line.
1t will not eat till it's jaws are started,
and then its jaws must be stopped by
force, as it continues chewing when
food is removed.-CeveIand Plain
Dealer.
They say that IN Moosehead
lake, Me-, an angler recently was fish
ing with a steel rod during a thunder
storm and struck trout at the same
instant that thunderbolt dallied with
his rod.The cork handle prevented
the angler feeling anything more than
a slight shock, but when he hauled it
in he found the trout stone dead. He
figured it out that the lightning bolt
followed the rod and the enameled
line down to where the trout had just
taken hold Oh the hook, and there
killed him.-New York Tribune