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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

venting hunting without permission in
certain counties is passed. Such laws
are, of course, enacted as a protection
to the land owner, but they are likely
TO do more harm than good in few
years, on account of the great increase
IN the rabbit crop. Even now the
farmers in sections of Western North
Carolina are glad to see the hunters, rs
the rabbits are seriously injuring the
wheat crop, amounting to regular
pest in some communitics.-Char
On. CO. Observer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
THE HAWKEYE STATE
NEWS OF THE WEEK coNcIsELY
CONDENSED.
An Important Test Ca.c-Railroad
Labor to Be Better Paid-statc Will
Have snrplus-Accident to Fire
man-Horriblc Outrage ut Dunlap.


An interesting test case is to be brought
at Fort Dodge, involving the legality of
the use of gasoline in buildings for illumin-
atng purposes. The new code prohibits
its use except in the Welsbach burners,
and this. according to the opinion of At
torney General Remley, is also illegal, SO
that its use in any manner is prohibited
A certain gasoline lamp has been sold
there. Deputy Oil Inspector c. +. Gull
liXon has ordered its discontimlancc. and
upon the merchants refusal the oil in.
spcctor has decided to bring test ease
against him, as he uses the lamp in his
own house. The case will probably go he.
fore the Supreme Court, and will be cs-
pccially important from the fact that il
will he the first case of the kind to he
tried under the new Iowa code.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

y farmer who discarded his old farm
yard fowls and started afresh with a
few thoroughbrcds says that he aver
ages ms many eggs Il year now from
his twenty and thirty irst-ciass chick
ems as he formerly did from his old
Hook of Seventy-iive to 100, says a cor
respondent of the Bangor tNle) Com
mercinl That was the average size of
his flock when he pinned his faith to
the old mongrels which had descended
TO him from Il long line of mixed an
ccstors with no particular variety of
blood in them. They We're the common
barnyard chickens which we see on so
many farms. The owner kept the flock
up between fifty and 100 year after
year, selling or eating about fifty every
fail and winter.
In the summer time the entire flock
laid enough eggs to keep the basket
moderately full, and sometimes few
could be sold at prices that left very
little profit. One year the owner tried
TO keep account of the cost of feeding
them, and the result was that he de-
cided to kill them all off. They did not
pay for their keep.
After thnt lie purchased few fancy
breeds. He fed them carefully and
regularly, and gave them good quar-
tiers. He started in with n dozen and
gradually taised the number to TWEEN
ty-tivc, and every year he raises a few
more. He cells few when anybody
wants few thoroughbreds, and he
| gets good prices for them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Slker's wagon shop and blacksmith
shop burned at Prairicburg. The fro was
discovered shortly after IL o'clock, both
buildings being ablaze on the inside at the
time of the discovery. They We're of
wood and adjoined each other. There is
no idea as to how the fire may have start
ed Mr.. Sliker had insurance to the
amount of $500 OH the two buildings and
the goods in the blacksmith shop. but the
insurance will not nearly cover the loss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

The dread of premature burial injects
misery into the life of many person.
Modern civilization should remove this
dread. A law should be passed COM
pelling the retention of the subject in
a proper place for a certain period until
the fact of death is established by I'M
mistakable signs. Every man alive
now should have the assurance that the
awful death that follows premature
burial will not be his.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Wages Go I'm ON n Railroad.

An announcement of rise of wages for
the tracklncn employed by the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul Railroad Com
pany has been made The 5000 men who
are affected will hereafter receive 81. % a
day. instead of 81 10 as in the past. Labor
will also he benefited through construction
plans of the Chicago Great Western Rail,
way. The company intends to begin worl;
at once on additional sidetracks, buildings
and other improvements, the cost to aggrc
gate 100000. The officials of the road
say the traffic is the heaviest ever known
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

A simple pudding sauce that is not
too rich or good for human beings
daily food is made by first beating to n
cream two cups of powdered sugar and
two rounded tablespoonfuls of butter.
Then add the beaten yolk of an egg
with any tlavoring desired-ginger,
cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon or vanilla.
Lastly, add the white of the egg beat
en- to n stiff froth, and stir in lightly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
FIG. /, coop WITH GLASS TOR.

at Its outer edge, as seen in Fig. ..
There is no bottom to the rest of the
coop, and the lower end has Il hinged
door, and is also covered with one inch
mesh of wire netting.
When very cold, the door can be shut
up tight and the chicks will have a
warm run on the ground outside the
Stats. When it is warmer the end door
can be dropped, giving protected run
but plenty of fresh air. The hen can be
let out into this run when desired. a
cloth can be thrown over the glass al
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

The methods" of the Salvation army
are objected to by some good people,
and by other people who are not so
good; but methods which succeed in
rescuing the social outcast; bring help
and hope into the abodes of poverty
and sin; feed the hungry and clothe
the nakcd-are not the methods Which
civilization should reject or prajudice
condemn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

The State of Iowa is out of debt BY
July there will bc II surplus in the treas
ury. The income for July and August is
SO small, however, that the surplus will
be dissipatcd until after October BY
Jan. l, 1900, the State will have big sur
plus. State Treasurer Hcrriott has issued
a call for the last of the outstanding war
rants. There are about 100000 of them.
They will be redeemed Ms soon as present
ed after April 20. Among these warrants
are those amounting to $4,000 issued by
the State for war expenses, which will he
paid to the State by the national Govern
ment
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
A New Pca,.

The Sickle pear has been n favorite
and the standard of excellence in quail
ity for nearly a century The chief
objection to il has been lis size and
color. Mr.. Worden. of New York, who
produced the Worden grape, has
recently given TO the public seeding
of the Sickle pear, which he has named
.rhe Wordcn-Scclile." This pear, while
equal in quality TO the parent variety
is larger and of finer color. But while
the Sickle is freest of all pears from
blight. the Worden-Seck!e seems TO
blight very badly. 1t is said to be n
strong grower and an early bearer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Stone half a pound of prunes or dates
and chop fine. Add half cnpful of al
monds bleached and chopped. and the
crumbs of quarter of a loaf of bread.
Beat one egg well, soften heapins
tablespoonful of butter, and add sweet
ening us desired. Put in n butered pud-
ding dish and fill it up with milk, STIR
ring carefully. Cover and bake three
quarters of an hour, then let it brown
and serve with sugar and cream, or
any kind of pudding sauce.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Victory for Cornell.

The annual debate between Cornell and
Grinncll colleges was Il victory for Cor
nell. The question debated was: Grant.
ed that single monetary system for the
entire world is desirable, resolved that the
best results are attained by gold mono,
mctallism." Cornell had the affirmative
Corncll's speakers We're Head. Jayne and
Belts. The negative was sustained by
Douglass, Denison and Roberts,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

In the year ended Dec. 81, 4,sSG new
books We're published. To have read
them all a person would have had to
read thirteen day for every day in the
year. This would leave no time for
the pocketbook, which though IN old
volume is one of the most interesting
of my age
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

From the books written by the real
Cyrano de Bergerac 1t is shown that he
foretold the photograph and the mean
descent light. Now that the investiea-
tion has started along these lines we
shall expect to see the Chinese robbed
of much of their reputation for origi-
nal discoveries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
kecpin: Apples in pits.

1t is rather surprising that more
farmers do not winter their apples I'M
derground in pits, such as they use
for storing potatoes and rots. These
pits are much better than keeping the
fruit in cellars under the house where
temperature often changes very rapid
ly and is usually most of the time too
warm. But the pit for fruit should not
be just the same as for potatoes or
roots. These growing underground
are not injured by contact with soil
even in winter. Any kind of fruit
would be spoiled by such contact. 1t
should he enclosed in paper or straw
or in box. so that there will be no
chance for soil to touch it, Nor should
the fruit he placed where water lead
ing through the soil can readily reach
it, as that will spoil it the same as
would the soil itself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

There are many omelets. but here is
the best have tested in long time:
One cup sweet milk, one cup cracker
crumbs Soak the crumbs in the milk,
beat three eggs to froth, stir cracker
and eggs together, adding little salt.
Turn all into a hot frying pan that con-
tains Il little melted butter. When the
omelet is brown on one side, turn and
brown the other side This is sufficient
for four or five persons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

AT performance of "Romeo and
Juliet" in Hungarian town recently
1t was announced that the author would
take part in rha representation. If this
is true, the railroads could sell excur-
sion tickets from all parts of the world
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Homo Made Ginger Ale.

A simple way of making plain ginger
ale is to boil fresh ginger root in water
one ounce of the root to each gallon of
water. Just rs you take 1t from the
fire. and after it is quite spicy, add the
graded yellow rind of half a lemon.
When cold, strain; add 10 each gallon
pound of sugar and the spice of two
lemons. Dissolve half II yeast cake,
add 1t TO the mixture and let 1t ferment
for about three hours. Bottle. cork, and
tie down the corks.- Ladies' Home
| Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

1t is claimed that spinach is the most
healthful of all vegetables. and pos
sesses great medicinal and strengthen
ing properties. The salts of potassium
in it give it emollient and laxative vir-
tues. 1t is said to be excellent for the
liver, and freshens the complexioA.
Spinach is also used as part in some
of the modern popular tonics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
stcnk smoth,rcd with Onions,

Have ready sufficient quantity of
sliced onions, and when the steak is re-
moved from the spider turn the onions
into 1t mt once, covering it closely to let
the vegetables cook in the grease and
their own juice. Set the platter of meat
into the oven to keep warm. The onions
will cook in five minutes and may then
be turned over the meat on the platter.
Send to the table at once.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29


1t takes about three months to grow
broiler.
Broilers shrink about half pound
each when dressed.
From 81 TO 40 ducks and brakes are
allowed in a pen.
Forty dressed dueklings are packed
in a barrel for shipment.
The duck averages 10 dozen eggs IN
about seven months laying.
Build the house 10 by 10 feet for IL
fowls, and the yard 10 times larger
Dwellings, are marketed at five
pounds weight, which they attain in
ten weeks.
Thirteen eggs are considered a sit
ting, though many breeders are now
giving 10.
Ten dozen eggs year is the aver
age estimate given us the production
of the hen.
About four dozen eggs are given as
an average tor the annual output OF
the turkey.
Duck Feathers sell at 40 cents per
pound; goose feathers bring double the
amount.
Between 40 and so degrees Is the
proper temperature TO keep eggs for
Matching during the winter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Observation-Disclosures OF MAN.

Monsieur Tarsier, New Acquisition
in the Philippine Islands.
Along with Tagals, Ygorottcs and
other queer human beings Uncle Sam
has annexed in the Philippine Islands
is the tarsier, an animal which is now
declared to be the grandfather of man.
The tarsier is the ancestor of the
common monkey, who is the ancestor
Of the anthropoid ape. who is the an
cestor of man.
Monsieur Tarsier is very gifted ami
NAL. He derives his name from the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

In justice 10 the poet who wrote of
''tlle white mans burden" it should be
said that he could not possibly have
foreseen the effect it was going to have
on the parodists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Early Spraying Of Apple Orchards.

Early Spraying Of Apple Orchards.
Most farmers delay spraying their APP
pie orchards until after they are in
leaf. This is much too late, as what
part of the leaf has been destroyed
cannot be replaced no matter how
effective the spraying may prove in
preventing further spread of the dis
ease. The tree is consequently weak
ened all the season, and its ability to
perfect fruit or form fruit buds for next
years fruiting is impaired. There
should be AT least one good spraying
before the buds burst into leaf. This
may be made much stronger than
would be safe after the tender foliage
las put forth. 1t will need to be
stronger So is to destroy the spores of
fungus willie they are dormant. The
bud moth lalya so soon as 1t matches
makes for the nearest bud and eats its
way i'll. Ii the spray has fallen on the
bud, the first mouthful it eats is its
last. Spraying before the buds open
will also destroy many coddling moths
which often hatch out some time be-
fore there are any young apples to de-
posit their eggs in.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

asked. Not always. But find my
SELF" was her reply. We all, If we
choose, can command the rest and ST
lence into our lives in which to find
ourselves"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Heavy Fines Assessed.

AT Mason City, Judge Sh.rwin fined
the three violators of the liquor laws who
pleaded guilty n few days ago. as follows:
y. Il. Miller. $500: Pete Finncgan, 500:
III. Ncnnard, S125.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

dispatch from Boston announces
that the fertilizer combine grows"
Nothing strange about that. Any trust
will grow if properly fortified.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

81 wish was IL warsllip,' he said, re-
eretfully, after opening and examining
his salary envelope. Cause why:"
they asked, with natural curiosity. 81
wouldn't mind being locked then" lie
answered. Chicago Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

A missionary saved his life by sing
ing Rock of Ages" 10 lot of c:inni-
balls, who incontinently fed This il
Illustrates the moving power of music.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Put three dozen freshly opened oys-
tiers in saucepan, with pint of their
own liquor carefully strained. Add one
ounce of butter, half n teaspoopful OF
salt and the same quantity of black
pepper. Parboil for three minutes.
gradually stirring in n half-pint Of
Hollandaise sauce, and stew for two
minutes, being careful not to allow 1t
to boil. Before removing the oysters
from the range, put in n teaspoonful of
chopped parsley and the juice of half
a lemon. Then stir slightly and serve.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

1t is said that in getting out new
English dictionary in London the let
ter that gave the most trouble was
III" And they couldn't drop it,
either
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Talking of France, a nation that can
be deprived of President one day and
elect another the next, is not likely to
lose its head for very long.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Miss Nerves-Doctor. Pm in constant
dread of getting into trance or some
thing, and being buried alive. DR.. pylls
Nonsense! You take what prescribe
and drive such foolish notions ont of
your head Such thing rs being buried
alive never happens 10 my paticnts.-
Bazaar
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Focts About Cotton seed oil,


To every bale of 500 pounds there are
generally about 500 pounds of seed. and
Il ton of this seed yields about thirty
five gallons of oil valued at 40 to 80
cents per gallon. This part of the in
duStry has sprung into existence only
in the past ten years, but it is already
an enormous business In 1889 the eX-
port of cottonsced oil amounted TO
6,250O0O gallons. and in the next year
reached 14.32I,0 900 gallons. In 1896
over 100000 tons of cotton seed We're
crushed and about ~ 100000 gallons of
oil were obtained. Besides furnishing
oil, the cotton seed. after it has been
crushed, supplies the cattle with good
food in the form OF meal and cake,
which is claimed to he only Il little less
nosuishing than corn. Empire of the
South
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

a Coop for Early Chicks,
The cut shows a desirable coop for
very carly chickens. The coop is long
and sloping and has a hotbed sash
hinged TO the top. The higher half of
the coop has Il tight bottom with Stats
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

The same bluntnass which is not
nverse to calling q spade a spade often
uses it to give others dig
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
object.

One rainy night in Cuba four rough
riders had gathered under tree for shell
ter. They had had nothing to cat all day
and were sympathzng with one another
over their ill-fortune. Its tough luck"
said one, "but We'll just have TO grin and
bear it. am about starved all the
same" y trooper from one of the West
crn companies happened 10 he passing the
tree, and he heard the last remark Going
up to the speaker he slapped him on the
back and, opening his blouse. pulled out
some hardtacks Sorry yer in sich tough
luck, pard,' he said. II ran in streak
of luck today and got ten hardtacks
Here, YOU take half of EN-" Thanks.
old man." was the grateful rejoinder. IN
only take four. ! guess that will do!''
AS the Wcstcrncr walked off the other
rough rider turned around and gave each
of his companions bareback. The next
morning the Western man was surprised
TO receive a visit from Col. Roosevelt, and
still more surprised when the colonel
thanked him for the bareback he had Civ.
en- him the night before.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Counsel for the Defense-The lady
talks about honorable dealing. but let
her look to herself. My client tells mt
that she promised to burn every lettel
she got from him as soon rs she had
read it. The Court-What has the wit
ness to say in reply TO the defendants
counsel? Plaintiff thought they
might be useful some time and rs !
didn't want to break my word, didn't
read the letters.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Gilgal-Mr and Mrs. Barkllam are to
give Il house-warlnlng ut their new fat
tonight. Chambers That is much bet,
ter than depending upon the iani,or for
the heat.--Iown Topics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

Scald the cabbage until the bones
lose their crispness. Open the heart to
the very center. Have nearly cupful
Of rice; add cupful of chopped meat.
and season with salt and pepper. Put
tcaspoonful of this mixture In the
center of the cabbage; fold over the
first little leaves, then add another
layer of the mixture and fold over the
second leaves aud so on. Tie in piece
of cheese cloth and throw in boiling
water with little salu. simmer gen-
tly one hour. remove the cheese cloth.
drain dish and pour over pint of
cream sauce or drain butter sauce.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
Fec Hints.

Bees left to themselves are likely to
build too much drUne comb This Is
not built for the purpose by the bees,
rs they build ii for storing honey in,
but if not filed the queen will fill it
next spring With drone eggs and the
hive will be overstncked with oilers.
The way TO prevent this is to use all
foundation comb workers size and then
the queen will fill ii with worker eggs
and the colony will be built up when
Matching begins in the spring. If there
is too much drone comb in the hive re-
move it and replace with worker comb
BY doing this the supply of drones is
easily regulated by the aparist, and the
bees become more profitable than they
would be if left 10 their own devices.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

In "reminiscences of the early Mime
sofa bar Judge Charles Il. I'landrau
tells in the Minnesota Law Journal OF
an argument before the Supreme Cour.
in 1858 by cX-Chief Justice Goodrich.
on behalf of an Indian convicted OF
murder. The Indians name wa
"Zu-ai-Za," but, as the counsel coulG
not pronounce it, lie always referred to
him in his argument rs my client
Ahasuerus."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

A certain old colonel, who had served
all through the civil war and who had lost
one of his eyes Mt the battle of Gct,vs
burg, was very indignant because he was
put aside as physically incapacitatcd
Filled with wrath, he journeycd to WASH
ington, and the President, after listening
to his plea, said kindly: But, my good
Col. j, you have only one eye" ".Iust
so, SIR was the prompt rejoindcr, "but
can't you see the great advantage of nv
having only one eye? When | aim my
gun ] will not have to close the other"
He fought ut Santiago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29
sowing Glover iced on Snow.

A light fall of snow in March makes
IN ideal condition for sowing clover
seed on winter rye and wheat. a man
who sows by hand or with the sccder
can see as he goes along, bs the seed
OIL the SHOWS surface, how close the
seeds are and whether he is making
any balks 10 be filed with weed
growth The timothy seed Should have
been sown in the fall. Auy way, If
sown now, ii should not be mixed with
clover seed, as the timothy seed is
lighter and cannot be thrown so. far.
The Rabbit Pest in North Carolina.
The Legislature has had to deal with
large number of game laws during
Its present session, and in the proceed
ings Of each days session law pre-