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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

broken back come from II. lou can't
tell when accidents are going to hap
pen either. They come SO unexpected
ly that they L! k you out. The head
of the family has to bear the worry,
though. He's responsible for his an
prentices, and the 13 I've taught have
brought me gray hairs pretty early in
life."
This man is thoroughly conscientious
in the training of his boys morally as
well us In their work. He regards his
care of them as high duty, and he
watches them in the circus ring as
carefully as a mother might. Hence
they are saved from many an accident.
He always breathes easier, too, when
the days work is over Watch as care.
fully as one may, he said, the business
is such that accidents are bound to
happen.
"How can you accept an apprentice
with an easy conscience, then?" he was
asked.
WELL" he replied, there's danger
wherever you go. No matter what
your business may be, if YOU are care
less the chances are that you will get
hurt. I train my boys and men in at
tention and accuracy. That's the best
safeguard they can have. It's like this:
If man throws a baseball ut my head,
1t will strike and hurt me If l don't
stop 1t. I've got to take care, and it's
the same in every walk of life. 1t is
very dangerous work, the acrobat's,
but them The acrobat shrugged his
shoulders to complete the sentence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26
Dissertation Of Jesus.

The following is q, translation of q
dispatch written by Publius Lentulus,
president in Judea to the Roman Sen
ate, concerning the Redeemer, the orig
inal of which is preserved in the Vati-
can in Rome:
"There hath appeared In these our
days, and is at present living amongst
us, in Judea, q man Of singular virtue,
whom they call Jesus Christ. of the
Jews he is accepted and believed to be
great prophet of the truth; but his
OWL disciples adore him as being des-
cended from the immortal God. He
raiseth the dead to life, and heaIeth all
manner of human malsdies and dis
eases by the word or touch.
elm stature he is tall and perfect
form; his countenance and air. sweet
and rsverent, such as the beholders
may both love and fear; his hair is of Q
color that would be difficult to describe
something resembling the color Of the
ripe chestnut-from the crown of his
head to his ears, whence downward 1t
is more of tint or of golden hue, and
falls waving and curling into ringlets,
and spreads itself into graceful pro-
fusion on his shoulders. In the center
from the forehead to the crown of his
head, his hair is parted by seam or
partition, and falls over each ear after
the manner of the Nazarines. Ills
forehead is lofty and pale, and his face
without spot or wrinkle, beautified
with slight tinge of comely complex
ion. His nose and mouth are formed
with the most admirable symmetry. His
beard is thick and OF the color Of his
hair; not of any great length, and di-
viding in tho center at the chin, takes
nearly the form of q fork. His eyes
blue, brilliant and serenely beautiful.
In reproving he is awful and majestic,
IN admonishing, courteous, sweet
friendly and persuasive, and in speak
ing or acting he is grave, temperate,
modest and wise. It cannot be remem-
bered that any have ever seen him
laugh, but many have seen him weep.
In word, he is 9 man, who, by his
exceeding great beauty and his divine
perfections, surprasseth the children Of
men,"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

pacity of the farm, together with the
intelligent and economical use of the
resultant manure and the growing of
leguminous crops in rotation.
Every mans situation and circum-
stances present problem that is. in
some respects at least, special one.
How particular farm can best be i'm.
proved in fertility is subject requiring
special investigation and study by the
person most overwhelmingly, the
owner. But, concludes Iowa Home
stead, the general fact is true that by
the means above suggested the fertility
of every farm can be maintained and
improved, and the way fertilizer laws
are creeping westward indicates that
for the farmers of those localities that
have not yet been reached by them
there is no more important problem
than that of maintaining fertility, SO
that the necessity for these fertilizer
laws may never arise in his own state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

An observation of Zurich doctor
forms curious contribution to med
ical geography. He finds that all the en-
gineers and workmen on the Jungfrau
railway who are obliged to remain u
considerable time Mt attitudes of about
5000 feet above sea level are liable to
a disagreeable complaint. After eight
or ten days they are seized with vio-
lent pains In several teeth on one side
of the jaw. the gums and cheek on the
same side becoming swollen. The teeth
are very sensitive to pressure, so that
mastication is extremely painful. These
symptoms increase In severity for three
days and then gradually and entirely
disappear 1t seems to be purely a
phenomenon of acclimatization, for all
newcomers go through the complaint.
and it appears never to recur.-Family
Doctor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26
CHRISTMAS oARAL.

lfuuo, I1Oiu tlic rOTL.
BY JAMES j. REEVES.
Aarkl the herald angel voices
Sounding from afar.
Earth is glad, and heaven rejoices,
Brightly CLEANS the star.
shout the tidings! Swell the chorus
Hallelujahs sing.
Christ is born, and ruleth DER us,
Loud let praises ring!
See the wise men, presents bringing
To the newborn King.
While the shepherds, carols singing,
Make the mountains ring.
Shout the tidings! Swell the chorus
Hallelujahs sing.
Christ is born, and ruleth o'er us,
Loud let praises ringl
So come we with joy and gladness,
On this festal night.
Christmas tide dispells all sadness,
Bidding us be bright!
Shout the tidings! Swell the chorus
Hallelujahs sing.
Christ is born, and ruleth DER us,
Loud let praises ring!
Glory be to God the Father;
And on earth be peace.
No more discord; but the rather,
Let goodwill increase.
Shout the tidingsl Tell the storyl
Hallelujahs sing.
Peace on earth; to God be glory,
Loud let praises ringl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26
Maintaining Fertility.

The star of empire takes its way west
ward, it is said, and SO does progress of
all kinds, including that in agriculture.
Even the errors that are habitual in q
particular section in one decade become
the habit of section farther west in
the next. The soil robber began his
work with the landing of the pilgrims
on the Atlantic coast in all probability,
and he and his descendants moved q
little farther west each year, repeating
his thefts upon nature as he went, leav-
| ing those who came after him to bear
the burden of his dishonest treatment
of the soil. We realize this as we see
laws for the analysis and regulation of
the trade in commercial fertilizers grad
ually creeping west. Every few years
sees the legislature of some new state,
where commercial fertilizers were only
short time before practically unknown,
passing laws In regard to them because
their use and the necessity of them were
gradually creeping in.
Agriculture is conducted at great
disadvantage when the conditions be-
come such that commercial fertilizers
are necessary, and in the west, if west
ern farmers will but heed the expert
ences Of those farther east, the use of
commercial fertilizers can, by proper
management, be postponed indefinitely.
If a farm is rich in fertility, the fact
should not relieve its owner from the
necessity Of keeping it SO. If the farm
seems to be growing poor, it affords a
good reason why its owner should re-
form his management and bring the
land up and make it richer. 1t can be
done without resort to any of the "ates''
and "ashes" that are sold on the market.
The means for doing it are intelligent
cultivation, well devised rotations and
the keeping Of live stock to the full ca
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26
Large Herds Scarce.

The Denver stockman predicts that
in a few years there will not be herd
of cattle in the country outside of Tex
as numbering more than 5000 head.
Probably this is safe prediction, says
The National Stockman. There are
only few of the big companies left in
the west. The tendency is toward
smaller herds, better care and better
cattle throughout the range country. The
small csttleman prevails because he is
best adapted to the country and to the
business in these days of limited pas
lures, winter hay feeding and improved
blood on the range.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

Afraid-of- Cloud, q Crow Creek brave
of'73, has just been granted divorce
at Chamberlain, s. D., from his spouse,
known as Mrs, Iron Nail ce-Afraid-
of Cloud, aged "a. The defendant fall
ed to appear in court and decree went
by default, plaintiff having shown
that his wife, whom he married
two years ago, refused to live with
him . single day. The gay old
brave intends to make another-his
fourth-venture on the matrimonial
sea.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26
Nebraska Cattle Dying.

New and Mysterious COrnstalk Disease Thin
ming the Herds.
Nebraska farmers are suffering from
the "cornstalk disease" which is spread
ing among their cattle. The extent of
the disease is widespread. During the
last three weeks the division of animal
pathology of the Nebraska experiment
station has been flooded with letters
from all parts of the state containing
inquiries concerning this disease and
requests for successful method of
treatment. More questions and com
plants regarding the malady have been
received insthat short period than in all
the FIVE years previous.
The "cornstalk disease" is new
trouble among Nebraska cattle. The
communications show that this fall the
loss sustained as q result of feeding
cornstalks has been enormous, and that
1t is confined to no particular portion of
the state. The disease is one which
seems to battle the scientists. 1t is mys-
terlOns IN origin ana seems pracllcally
impossible of treatment.
The fact that in many cases cattle
have died from eating stalks that were
infested with cinch bugs has created an
impression among farmers that the in
sects were the cause. Other fatalities
however, have occurred in sections where
cinch bugs are almost unknown.
Another common opinion is that frost
kills the germ on the stalk, and there
fore renders it safe for food, but this,
too, has been disproved by experience.
The symptoms of the "cornstalk
disease" seem to indicate in most cases
q brain affection. Death follows very
quickly after the attack, the animal
often succumbing before its illness is
discovered. This quick mortality rem
ders treatment in most cases impossible
and nearly always useless. The Ne
braska experiment station ls busily en-.
gagged in experimenting with herd of
cattle in an endeavor to locate the cause
of the ailment and to discover some
method of treatment. Meanwhile the
farmers and cattlemen are feeding on
alfalfa, hay and grain as much as POS
sible.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

John G. Brady, governor of Alaska,
discussing the needs of that land, said:
Alaska needs laws which will enable
residents to acquire title to their homes
and lands. In order to do this, survey
work must be extended. I advocate
the bestowal Of citizenship upon the
natives. They are good people. The
Eskimos of Alaska have been unfairly
treated. Dutch Hsrbor should be
fortified. It is the strstegeticsl point of
southern Alaska"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

Mrs. Tom Thumb is now go years Of
age, but ls still bright and active, she
is however, Mrs. Tom Thumb no long
er, having married again. Her present
hueband is count Msgri, who, 1t is said,
was her first lover and was thrown
over by her for the sake of General
Tom Thumb, whom she married In
1868. She was known on the stage as
Livins Warren, but her real name was
Miss Bump and she was born at Mid
dleborough. In Massachusetts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26
Leap Year Proposals.

1t was. good Queen Margaret, who
reigned over Scotland in 1888, who in
vented leap year proposals. She de-
creed that every maiden in her realm
should propose to the man she loved
ard II the man were not betrothed he
must wed the maid or pay heavy fine.
On the death of the queen the women
so urged their privileges that parlia-
ment finally passed an act making It
lawful for a woman to propose every
fourth or leap year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

at q dinner in Washington the other
evening ex.President Harrison gave
another evidence that he is not over
burdened with venerstion for the pres
ent national administration. One Of
the democrats present said he was pre-
pared to support Hanna for president
in 1904, as by that time the Ohio Sena-
tor would have had eight years exper-
fence In the office. Mr.. Harrison laugh
ed heartily and evidently enjoyed the
palpable hit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

c A report of Frank H. Hitchcock
chief Of the division of foreign markets
in the agricultural department at Wash
ington, says that, while butter is
the most valuable export of the
Danes, ''theylimport good deal Of
butter Of the cheaper sort from the
United States"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

Papa-Are you sure that you and
mamma thought Of me while you were
away?
Grace-Yes. We heard man kick
ing up a great row about his breakfast
at the hotel, and mamma said, "That's
Just like papa"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

Houses TO Rent.
Two Houses In the southeastern part of the
city for rent on reasonable terms. Small barns
on each lot. Enquire of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

BARGAIN IN RESIDENCE PROPERTY
A house and lot in one Of the best resident
portions Of CITY of Manchester for sale cheap
and on easy terms. Good dwelling, barn, etc.
Enquire at DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

o. YonAH. b. +. ARNOLD. MI. YoRAN.
YORAN. ARNOLD q YOKAN
"A TToRNEYS AT Law, and Real Estate
"A Agents. Once over Delaware County State
Bank, Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

HARRY STEWART.
DEALER In Groceries, Provisions. Fruits, etc,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

Q. =. BlonsoH. u. N, CARR.
BRONSON q CARR.
A TTORNEYS AT LAW. Special attention
"A given TO collections. Once IN Democrat
Building Franklin Street, Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26
INSURE YOUR PROPERTY against cyclones
and tornadoes II the old reliable Phoenix

sCHARLEs, THE TAILOR.
MERCHANT TAILOR and Gents Furnish
Ming Goods. Bradley 4 Sherman bldg, Man
chester. Iowa. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

III. LINDSAY. M. D..
DHY6ICIAN, surgeon and Eye Specialist.
u Ofice hours for eye cases and fitting glasses
LOO 70 $500 p. m. Office corner Main and Frank
lin streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26
FaEp D. BLAIR.
A TTORNEY AT LAW. Ofice In the City Hall
a Block Manchester. Iowa.
pA,Yl,sIl!olAMs,.
4. INWARD.

~. a. J.WARD.
DHYSICLAN And Surgeon, will attend 70 calls
promptly at al hours Of the day or night,
lamont, Iowa. ssi
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26
II. Il. LAWRENCE

II. Ii. LAWRENCE.
DHYSaCIANy AND SURGEON Special at
. tenton given diseases Of children. Have
also made special study Of Gyneooology,
Obstetrics, and Rectal Diseases. All chronic
diseAsess successfully treated with the aid of
various Thermal and Massage treatment. Ali
ehrontcs solicited. Consultation free, ONCE
over Works market. All calls promptly at
tended. Residence on Main street, the old DR..
Kelsey property.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

WIN. DENNIS.
CARPENTER. CONTRACTOR 4 BUILDER.
~ am now prepared TO do all work in my
t1nei good and workmanlike manner. Salts.
faction guaranteed. Plans and estimates fur.
nished. Work taken in town or country, Shop
near the stand tower on West Side OF river.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26
Our Business Directory.
ATToHNEYs.

DUNHAM. NORRIS q 9TILEe.
:, "A TTO8NEYS AT Law AND NOTARIES
a Pablo. Special attention given TO Colleo-
Aon1 lnlufAnce, Real Estate and Loan Agts.
0Meo In City Hall Block. Manchester, Ii.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

CAL. ATKINSON,
nEALER in Groceries, Provisions, Fruits, etc.
~ Masonic Block, Manchester. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

GREGG q WARD.
druggists and dealers in Paints, Oils. Wall
~ Paper, Stationery & @. Atwater's block,
Franklin street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-25
Saltwater News.


James Ford has been received at the
prison from Martin county, to serve two
years and six months for assault. Ford
was recognized by Deputy Warden Alex
ander as a former inmate of the prison.
and admitted that he served a term there
thirteen years ago. Frank johnson also
received from Martin county, will serve
two years and six months for assault.
j. G. Silas, received from Wright county,
will serve five years for assault; John
Anderson, Hennepin county, one year for
burglary; James Mcneil, Pipestone coun-
ty, ten months for grand larceny; Ed
Mccoy, Pipestcne county, eight months
for grand larceny; Fred Hill, ST. Louis
county, two months for grand larceny
and David Anderson United States
prisoner from Wisconsin, will serve seven
years for manslaughter
George A. hammers returned Yesterday
from a trip to his logging camps at Will
low River. Mr.. hammers says that about
four inches of snow fe& there Sunday
and that with colda4Meather they can
begin hauling within a few days.
An exceptionally fine musical pro-
gramme has been Tar1anged for the
Christmas services ito 5be held in st.
MichaePs church today. 9rThere will be
services at 1880 a. M ana 5 p. m.
A large number of@trayeling men who
have been making trips Throughout the
Northwest returned TO Saltwater yestSx-
day to spend the holidays with relatiVB
and friends.
Gustaf Stutz was arfaifiged in the mu-
nicipal court yesterday 6h a charge of
stealing an umbrella and ibaid fine of IS.
Coal gas narrowly Caused the asphyxia-
ton of the family of J.IA. Johnson, re-
siding on the North hill saturday MORN
ing. Mr.. Johnson, who left the house
early in the morning. in some manner
had arranged the hampers of the stove
so that the gas escaped Unto the room,
and several members of the family were
severely i'll during the day
A number of Saltwater young ladies
who are teaching school elsewhere are
at home for the holidays.
Christmas exercises will be held in the
prison chapel this morning after which
the convicts win be given a short free
dom on the corridors of the cell room.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-25
LATEST FROM PACO PA|9O
TUTUILA SAMOANS ARE PLEASED
WITH UNCLE SANS GOV
ERNMENT
STILL THINKS HE'S A KING
Mataafa Apparently Doesn't Realize
the Changes In. What Was
Once His Island Do
minfOn.

TUTulLA, Samoa, Dec. Gov. Tilley
has gone, to New Zealand. with the Abar-
enda to get supplies of coal and to have
the ship repaired. Lieutenant Command
er E. J. Dorm, of the Abarenda, is now
IN charge Of the station. Previous to
leaving New Zealand, Gov. -TilIey made
Official visits to all the districts. He
was accompanied by Judge E. w. Gurr,
secretary for native affairs. District
meetings were held at the leading centers.
AT these meetings all the native officials.
native chiefs and talking men were pres
ent. Highest tributes of praise and
thanks We're unanimously given by the
people to Gov. Tflley and to the United
states government for the protection now
afforded them. AT each district meeting
the Samoans passed resolution, recon-
mending to the government the passage
of the following laws:
One-The raising of revenues by taxing
the Samoans for native affairs.
TWo-The adjustment of the custom
OF presenting large numbers of fine mats
ana property at marriages and deaths
lor dlstrlbutlon among the friends at
tending the marriages or a funeral rite.
whole village Or a district taking a Ma
laga Gourneyl and billeting themselves
on other towns and districts for an in
definite period. Some trouble has been
caused by the differences and disputes
between the local missionary societies,
one which is the mormon. 1t became
necessary to enact law enabling set
Elements of disputes and a Sunday oidi-
nance is now in force.
HE'S JUST BEHIND THE TIMES.
Mataafa of Upo1u doesanot seem to re-
alize that the German government has
supreme control of the government of
upolu and Sayti and that the United
States has that of Tuluila He has
written letter to the chiefs of Tutulla,
inviting them to attend a gathering of
the whole of the Samoan government at
his place on Mulimins lin .Upolu, and to
bring presents which may be construed
as tributes. Tutuilal chiefs have strongly
resented the invitation
The German government is collecting
all the back taxes prior to the hosting
Of the flag at Apia.
The money for the guns surrendered
by the Malietoa and Mataafa factions is
in Apia and the Samoans are awaiting
payment But there are some disputes
as to the manner of paying out. The
German government wants to do the
whole through their treasury, but there
are many natives now under America S
protection,~-w who. are, to receive a con-
siderable share of the money.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-25
st Paul creditors Act.

FERsGUs FALLS, Mimi. Dec PA
number of Twin City wholesale firms filed
Joint petition in the United States
court Saturday asking that the firm Of
Anderson & Peppel, general merchants,
of the village Of Borup. Norman county
divided among creditors. The petition
states that the firm owes debts in excess
of the statutory $1,000, and has committed
specific acts of bankruptcy Several vol
in the past two days, among them being
those of John H. Baglien. a farmer. of
this county, assets $343.5O, ali exempt;
liabilities, H575.25; William Baumgarten.
an engineer of Fergus Falls town, ass It's
SOL; liabilities, $61S; p. Melaas, a farm.
er of the town of Tumuli this county,
assets, 1880, of which $3.50 is exempt Ia
bilities, 1920.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-25
Believed Montford Bank Robbers
Are Desperate Criminals.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Dec. A.-The
names given blythe feurssmen captured
at Ridgeway Sunday afternoon, charged
with an unsuccessful at temp t4tog rob, the
bank of P. P. Stevens. at Monfort, are
Harry Devet, j. Montague, ]. f. Ber-
ry and James Hopkins 1t is alleded
the men are noted criminals. A detec-
tive.is expected here who will identi-
fy them. The alleged leader of the gang is
Devett. He is "a years of age, feet 10
inches high, smooth face, black hair,
dark eyes and complexion. His front
upper teeth protrude and his nose has
peculiar indentation on the bridge.
He is an exceedingly smooth, intelligent
talker His overcoat has the stamp of
st. Louis clothing house., Montague
is veritable giant of an Irishman,
six feet and one inch high very
broad shoulders, dark eyes, black hair
and black muSta che, q years of age,
with tattoo marks on fingers, wrists and
arms. 4..5s.s..@..
Berry is feet inches high, very dark
complexion, slender form, smooth face,
20 years old. He is very nearsighted,
wears glasses and is intelligent in ap-
pearance and manner.
James Hopkins is Irish, 81 years of age,
with gray hair and mustache and red
fa zee His His height eight is feet e e inches
only after a desperate struggle.