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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
GRIZZLY BEARS RUN SWIFTLY.
Can Cover the Ground About as Fast
as Any Other Animal.


as Any Other Animal.
"Some people think that grizzly
can't rum" said A. j. Daggs of Phoenix,
Ari. II want to state right now that,
while the bear is clumsy beast, he
can cover as much ground as the aver
age saddle horse, and n man should
be sure that he has good mount be.
fore he tries to get out Of the way of
one which is angry. My brother was
out in the mountains of the territory.
among the sheep ranches. one day,
when he saw, about $50 yards ahead of
him. a big, awkward silver tip. My
brother had rifle. but he was not GER
tain that he would kill the bear If he
shot. and he did not know how race
would turn out He was mounted on
one of the best horses in the country,
for man needed one in those days. He
knew that the bear would not fight I'M
less wounded or cornered and he
thought he would like to see how he
would run against his horse.
HE was pretty certain that the bear
would run from him If he could once
get him started In the opposite direction.
and so he he gave n regular cowboy
yell. The bear looked up and started
shuffling off toward the mountain,
about a mile and half away. My
brother spurred his horse and lit out
after the grizzly. at the same time keep.
Ing up the piercing 'Yeep-yeep' Of the
cowboy. The bear soon got into the
running. and the way he got over that
ground was caution. My brother
saw that the brute was getting away
from him and he urged his horse to the
uttermost but he did not gain ten yards
In the whole mile and a half. That
bear numbered along with leaps equal
to greyhound and his pursuer did not
have the chance to cut him out from
his retreat
81 went over the course the next day
to verify the story. for 1t sounded fishy
to me. found that the bear had made
jumps from fifteen to twenty feet in
length and that the ground had been
cut up by his claws SO that 1t looked as
II harrow had been run over 1t. l
would advise no man to try footrace
with Observation-Disclosures Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
Kerosene Emulsion.

Many speak of the emulsion as trou-
blesome to make. l find it very easy
by the following method: A bar of
common washing soap is dissolved in q
quart of water and allowed to boil,
then two quarts Of kerosene are added
to the boiling soap. This is churned,
while hot, with revolving egg beaten;
a force pump would be better, but l do
not own one, and beaten answers
very well. When the emulsion is prop
erly made it will come like butter, so
thick that the beaten will not work. A
pint of the thick emulsion is diluted
with eight quarts of water, making a
liquid resembling skim milk in color
but closely related to kerosene in odor.
-Vfck's Mapa ztne
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
Desperation.

Judge, your honor" said the pris.
oner. "before ! enter my plea I'd like to
ask few questions"
you have the courts permission"
"lf go to trial. will have to sit here
and listen while the lawyers ask hypo
thetlcal questions of the jurorsY
Certainly"
"And then hear all the handwriting
expertsY
"Of course" =
"And follow the reasoning Of the
chemistry and insanity experts7"
"very probably"
swell. Judge. your honor. I'm ready to
enter my plea"
what is it?'
"Gullty."-washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
ASKED TO TEACH THE QUEEN.
How a Young Jewess from America
Lost an Interesting Opportunity.

How Young Jewess from America
Lost an Interesting Opportunity.
"This is brand-new STITCH" said the
young woman, holding up dainty
piece Of embroidery. "and IL you'll come
some day when we can be all alone I'll
teach you how to do IT.
''rhat reminds me of good story
said her companion. You know that
Queen Victoria Is crank on the sub
ject Of needlework and spends much
time learning new things In embroidery
and crochet work. Well. few years
ago she was spending some time at
Wiesbaden. and she used to drive to the
bazaar and look at the needlework.
while people looked at her and wonder
ed why she persisted In wearing the
old. rusty bonnet. One day the young
woman who usually waited on her
showed her what you just showed to
me-a brand-new strickland was asked
to call the next day and teach her Maj
esty how to make it She was to make
a second call to finish the job severai
days later, but In the meantime was
taken Ill. and the proprietor of the es
adjustment was beside herself and
worried us to how and where she would
get substitute.
ION the day before the appointed
time young girl from Western city
in the United States came to the bazaar
and saw and admired the piece of nee.
dlework. and told the saleswoman that
1t was the first she had seen since she
had finished similar piece.
".Then you know how to do the
stitchY
Certainly said the young woman.
'WhyT
well. there was whispered consul.
tation. and then the girl was asked II
she would act as substitute the next
day and teach the Queen. You can
imagine that she did not hesitate. She
went to the hotel, and, radiant with
Joy and excitement told her mother of
her good fortune. and after she had re.
ceived the congratulations of her
friends. her mother shattered all her
plans by reminding her that the next
day was Saturday, and that. as good
Jewess. she could do no sewing on that
day. And now the young woman tells
the story Of how near she came to
teaching Queen Victoria a new stitch
New York Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

What was formerly the rule has be.
come SO far the exception as to occa-
sion special comment when 1t occurs
the retirement Of merchant while still
In the vigorous period of his life, leav-
ing his business to be carried on by
the younger generation. In the mer-
camille life of the olden time this &C.
Cured as matter of course. To be
sure. what was then considered for.
tune would now be scarcely a modest
competence, but estimates of wealth
are only relative. The merchant who
was successful expected to make his
fortune" while he was young enough
to enjoy it The changes that have
come about in business methods. the
dercer competition. the larger demands
of life and the corresponding advance
in the estimate of what constitutes
wealth, have made this old-fashioned
class OF retired merchants much less
conspicuous than they formerly were
In our American cities. Comparatively
few men are able or willing to let go
while there is opportunity to make
more and 1t requires SO large fortune
now. to make rich man that we are
apt to wonder at any one who indicates
that he thinks he has enough.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
AFRICA IN THE NEXT CENTURY.
Dark Continent Is Undergoing a Won
derful Transformation.

Dark Continent Is Undergoing a Won.
derful Transformation.
The twentieth century Africa prom.
lses startling contrasts when compared
with the Africa of the nineteenth CEN
fury. With an area four times us great
us that of the United States, a popula-
ton Of 150,000,00O, n soil and climate
capable of infinite variety Of produc-
ton, a rapidly expanding commerce,
and the greatest known supplies of
ivory. gold and diamonds. its develop
.ment under the modern methods which
are now being applied to it is practical
~ assured. The home of the Oldest civ
ilization, 1t is the last of the continents
to yield to the touch of the newest civ
ilization. But yesterday cnveloped In
darkness of mystery without and ignor-
ance within, it is to-day Illuminated by
the searchlight of modern methods,
and us Its importance and attractions
are being recognized with this recog-
milton must come development.
With 100000 Europeans scattered
over Its vast area, acIuainting them
selves with its natural conditions and
requirements. with the steamer, the
railroad. the telegraph and the tele-
phone carrying light and knowledge
and civilization to Its darkest corner,
Africa cannot long remain unknown or
unknowing.
1t was only after the explorers-Liv.
ingstone. Spoke. Stanley and others
had discovered. through persistent and
heroic efforts. that there existed vast
nayigable water ways above the falls
near the mouths of the great streams
which flow from the interior that Eu-
ropean nations awoke to the physical
and commercial possibilities Of Africa,
and then. in n twinkling. the dark con-
tinent was seized upon and divided up
and became. as by magic. vast Euro
pean "hinterland." Between 1884 and
1893 an area two and a half times the
size of the United States. and contain
ing population of 1OOOOO.OOO. was
parceled out by an agreement of the
European powers. At present scarcely
a foot of African territory remains un-
claimed.-Forum.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

The commonest principles Of justice
and humanity must be lacking in the
brain of n man who can sit in judges
chair and say solemnly to a Jury: .'If
railroad company kills child Its par
ents should be satisfied with 81 dam
ages. Children are source of ex-
pense to their parents and are Of no
pecuniary benefit" Yet this is the ex-
pressed opinion of Supreme Court
Justice In New Jersey. Only 81 for the
life of every child killed under the
wheels Of train or trolley car. The
market value of an ordinary dog is
five times as much. A pig is worth
more. Scarcely less foolish than this
opinion is that delivered by justice
of the Superior Court of Connecticut
He says: provided the railroad COM
pany killed the man painlessly, $40 is
sufficient damages for his relatives.
The relatives must prove that the dead
man suffered pain to get more. The
fact that the body is mutilated does
not prove II" Here Is another gem of
jurisprudence. A man put to death
painlessly is worth $40. A man who
suffers some pain is probably worth
500. On the other hand, and in ac-
cordance with the same rule, man
who Is run over by trolley car and
dies shouting hallelujah and joyous
praises for the company would have
to pay for the privilege.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

1t is said that when Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamlin Garland go to hotel the gen.
tleman never registers as "Hamlin
Garland and wife," but as "Hamlln
Garland and Zulemie Taft Garland"
Hamlin is all right He has the proper
idea. There is no reason why any
worthy woman should pass out of ex-
istence when she gets married. Still.
why does he write his name first?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
Suggestion to Farmers.

Director Of the Census Merriam sug-
gests to the agriculturists of the coun-
try that they use some Of their spare
time between now and June next III
thoroughly preparing themselves to an
swer promptly and accurately the ques-
tons relative to the acreage, quantity,
and value of crops; the quantity and
value of all farm products, animal and
vegetable; the cost of fertilizers and
farm labor, and, in fact. all the items of
farm operations for the calendar year
1899, which the census enumerators are
by law compelled to ascertain. This
he says, will result In full and accur.
ate census.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

When wood ashes are applied lime is
unnecessary, as every 100 pounds Of
wood ashes contain about 40 pounds of
lime. Ashes vary greatly, us they are
produced from different sources, easily
absorb moisture, and their composition
cannot be determined without careful
examination. The most valuable In
gredlent in ashes is potash, the proper
ton being about G pounds to every 100
pounds of wood ashes. Ashes also con-
tain about 2 per cent of phosphoric acid
and about 8 per cent of magnesia. Coal
ashes are of but little value. Wood
ashes give excellent results on all kinds
of crons. esnecially grass.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
No More Nitrnelycerin Pow,er.

NO MOre trOXIytertO Powder.
The manufacture of nitro-glycerin
powder for the use of the army will be
abandoned and the army ordnance de.
partment will adopt pure soluble cot.
ton powder. similar to that used by the
navy. The decision for this change is
brought about by an accident which
recently occurred at Sandy Hook while
testing 6-inch gun and while using
the smokeless powder made for use in
s-inch guns. but with the grains cut in
half. The charge. on this occasion,
gave pressure of over 10000 pounds,
which exceeded the pressure gauge of
the gun. Several parts of the breech
mechanism We're Injured.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

For two years and more Columbus,
Ohio, has tried the Pingree plan of
using unemployed land as gardens for
the poor, and has found 1t practical and
eagerly adopted by those who are In
need of help. Last year the number
Of families who tried it was more than
double that of the year before. Sixty
widows were among those who prefer.
red the potato patch to the dashboard
Every city would be the better for al
lowing its waste and unemployed land
to furnish food for those who are poor
and who are glad to work In the fields
for their support.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
Ireland,s New Cap,t,,.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin. Daniel
Talon. is a pleasant speaker both at a
banquet and on the rostrum. AT Bos-
ton. where he was Hospitality entertain
ed by Mayor Quincy, some one asked:
dublin is the metropolis as well as the
capital of old Erin?"
at used to be. but at present New
York has that Observation-Disclosures
Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

The Chicago Trlbune's statistician is
responsible for the cheering informa-
ton that the lynching record in the
United States for 1899 was the small
est since 1885. This is certainly good
news, and probably unexpected to
many people, for the increasing horror
Of these demonstrations among decent
folk has undoubtedly been the cause of
giving them greater consplcuousness in
the press when they do happen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

and size of the berries will also be i'm
proved, which will give them ready
sale. The main expense in growing
Strawberries is the harvesting Of the
crop. The best time to apply fertilizer
from this time on is in March, the fer
tilizer to be applied on the plants in
the rows. 1t is best not to work the
plants until they finish bearing, as the
roots feed near the surface and should
not be disturbed. If any weeds appear
pull them out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

strated by w. H. whitmore, the pres
ent city registrar of Boston. in his pre-
face to a fac-simile of Newbery's edi-
ton, which he published in 1892; but
ancient superstition and modern myths
alike die hard. and there are thousands
in America to-day who cling to the idea
that Mother Goose was an American
lady instead Of a nom de plume bor-
rowed by Newberry from Charles Per-
rault's "Contes de ma Mere rOye."-
London Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

"a Berlin doctor has set the feminine
world agog by declaring that to the
wearing of wells ls due vast increase
in the number of red noses. 1t is likely
that this will have more effect on the
fashion than all the inveighing Of ocu-
lists which has been going on against
it for years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

The average man will make out Of a
public office NIL the law allows or does
not forbid. Abuses and irregularities
and doubtful constructions of the law
become established. Everybody does
it." becomes common excuse for con-
tinuing questionable practices. Then
investigation comes contemporaries!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
African city BUTT Of Lead

There is city in Africa where lead is
used successfully for building pur.
poses. Byra Is the name Of this rather
extensive town. which has over 800
buildings built Of pure lead. Three very
fine public buildings, with beautiful or
lamentations. have been constructed
from. pure lead. Besides durability, the
cheapness of the mineral is great con.
sideration. Thus the construction of
any Of these very elaborate buildings
never exceeds the cost of $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

good shot. good horseman, addicted to
the chase: a lover Of political independ-
ence; a good husband and father; not
fond of herding together in towns. but
liking the seclusion and remoteness and
solitude and empty vastness and silence
of the veldt; a man of mighty appetite.
and not delicate about what he ap
peases 1t with; well satisfied with pork,
and Indian corn and biltong. requiring
only that the quantity shnli not be
stinted; willing to ride u long Journey
to take hand in a rude ali.night dance
interspersed with vigorous feeding and
boisterous jolllty. but ready TO ride
twice as far for a prayer meeting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
The Wife,s Portion,

The farmers wife has about three
times as much work to do as her city
cousin. She assists her husband in run
ming the farm. Without her aid the
husband would often find it difficult to
farm successfully. In many cases the
farmers wife is not treated as she
should be. Frequently the husband has
been drinking. and after his death the
mortgage takes the property. and the
wife has either to struggle for her liv-
Ing or 60 to the almshouse. A good
many of our farmers are members of
some beneficial order. This is all right
and good. but the wife can never feel
happy, because she has to lose her hus-
band before getting her money. The
following Is how treat my wife: For
every article l sell from the farm give
her 5 per cent. Of the money for pres
ent. We have only one pocket-book.
and when need money use it, and
when she needs money she uses 1t. The
5 per cent. Is all profit to her. and is
intended to be used by her in case she
should become widow. Some of the
readers of the Practical Farmer may
think 5 per cent. is a very small portion,
but 1t amounts to great deal. Farm
ers sell good many articles in year.
often more than they think they do.
In case farmer would only sell $500
worth in year the wife would get S25.
Remember, she has no expenses. She
Is clothed and cared for. am follow
ing this plan now for the last twelve
years. and l am certain that good
many Of the readers of the Practical
Farmer would be surprised IL would
mention the amount my wife has de-
posted In the bani Suppose young
man should enter the farm at the age
of q and continue his work up to the
age of 63-or 40 years. II he sells
every year to the amount of $1,000,
which is very low sale for the average
farmer, the wife would get $50 year,
or $2,100 In forty-two years. A smart
wife will take care of her money as
well as beneficial order or life insur-
ance.-F. @. Frantz, in Practical
Farmer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

Captain Sigsbec. who was on the
Maine when she was blown up but es-
capped injury, and then went through
the war with Spain without receiving
n scratch, was knocked out by q Brook
lyn trolley car. Yet people go right on
thinking war is terrible.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
Sale ofCaIyes.

A law that would prohibit the sale
of calves for food before they are three
months old would put an end to bob"
veal and lead to improvement of stock,
for the reason that II farmers We're
compelled to feed their calves to the
age of three months they would then
give some attention to breeding in or
der to derive MS much us possible from
the calves. The scrub bull would soon
become useless under such system,
and the farmers would find the change
greatly in their favor. Many of the
infant calves are sold when but three
days old and are then unfit for human
food
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
Holding crons.

Never hold back the crops from mar.
ketwhen there is an opportunity to sell.
The only time to hold on to the grain
and hay Is when there is a sufficient
number of animals to consume such
products. 1t must not be overlooked
that grain shrlnks with age, because 1t
dries. and 1t may be possible to get
higher price per bushel and yet receive
less money for the whole owing to loss
of weight from shrinkage. Every Farm
err should carefully study the markets
and fully understand when to sell.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

One remarkable sign of the times in
England is the breaking up of the old
Idea that to entertain, save in ones own
home, was a social crime. Nowadays
the rage for dining parties in the big
hotels of London has become SO great
that 1t Is impossible to get n dinner
table at any Of the fashionable places
without engaging 1t days beforehand
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

Strawberries can be grown Mt a small
cost compared with the prices received.
but the better the cultivation and the
more liberal the use of fertilizer the
lower the expense. as the crop yield
will be SO much greater. The quality
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
Their Annual Neatue.s.

The Bachelor-H'm! Christmas is the
only time you hang up your stockings,
isn't 1t?
The child-Yes, sir! Every othe,
night we just throws them down in a
corner or any old place.-Ch Chicago News,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

Judge Shiras. of Iowa. has decided
that married woman cannot be COM
PEELED to attend school. 1t Is always
cheerful to learn OF common sense be-
ing used on the bench.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
Piokpocket Pie rott,. Ru.e

Jack" PIggott, the noted pick.
pocket. used to tell funny story about
the difficulty he had In picking the
pocket of fashionably dressed woman
who was looking In at the window OF
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

1t is the old story. The last year 1t
advertised the st. Jacobs Oil concern
made $150.0OO. A young fellow got
hold Of it, quit advertising, and wreck
ed 1t in year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
Red Clover,

Red clover Is valuable for the abund-
ance Of pasture 1t produces and for its
excellence US food. Rich In lime and
nitrogen, as well as containing large
proportion of starchy matter, 1t is one
of the best balanced foods used, ard
is also highly relished by all kinds Of
stock. In addition to promoting large
flow of milk from cows 1t is unexcelled
as pasturage for hogs. Its value as a
fertilizer is also admitted and many
farmers grow 1t for that purpose as
well as food.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

when the work is completed there is
u solid arch through which the water
can run. Make the arch that is &C.
mented thick enough SO that the
weight above may not crush 1t in. The
rest of the bridge" is laid up with
loose stones and the top is sodded over.
For wider bridge, place two or more
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

Willoughby-Hear your wife gave
you box of cigars. Going to smoke
'em?
Wi1-No; l know the ropes better
than that.--New York Press
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07
Keep ON the Fada

as Orlando skaggs companionabls
many'
Yes, indeed; if you don't let him get
started on pronunciatlons, or golf, or
germs, or Wagner, or religions. or poll.
tics."-Indianapolis Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-02-07

Fashion has ordered womankind to
again wear high-heeled shoes. This is
not the sole offense of the fussy old
dame, either.