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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

repute among the fishermen because
their presence was supposed to account
for the deterioration Of certain fishing
grounds. So confident was the belief
In their sh-devouring habits that their
destruction--or ut least great reduc-
ton of their numbers-was advocated
and in part accomplished by the State
Commission of Fisheries. according to
a writer In Science. But 1t now APP
pears that this belief was without sub
stantinl foundation.
The appeal to fact has been made by
the critical examination Of the stom-
achs OF slaughtered sea lions, ana 1t
has been found by Prof. Dyche that the
twenty-five animals examined had eat
en- only squids and other cephalopods,
eschewing fish altogether.
The Investigation of food habits by
means OF stomach examination Is OF far
reaching Importance. DIR. Merriam Is
engaged. through the biological sur
vey, In the most elaborate study of
animal foods ever made. For many
years the stomachs of wild birds and,
mammals have been Systematically col
lected and laboriously studied, to the
end that the fayorite and the OCCASION
nj foods of each species in each season
of the year and In each part of the
country may become known. AS each
group is worked up the facts are pub
lished by the Department OF Agricul-
flirn aud fopmore on,l lactsIo on, :, a.
thus Informed what species may prop
erly be regarded us friendly and what
as hostile to the interests of the peo-
pie. In many Instances it has been
found that popular impressions. almost
necessarily founded on comparative.
ly small number of facts, are alto
gether erroneous, so that war has been
waged on our friends and protection.
given our enemies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
Brief State Happeninr..

Lizzie Hines, aged II, domestic em-
ployel by Chris Weiienfeller, who lives
west of lie Mars, took dose Of carbolic
acid in mistake Tor toothache medicine,
and after suffering several hours sue
cumbed to the effects.
The Home Savings and Trust Com
pany, with head offices in Des Moines,
has suspended. BY almost unanimous
vote of the shareholders it was decided
to go into voluntary liquidation. All OBJ
legations will be fully paid.
The body of n man probably 50 years
of age was found lying dead beside the
track of the Illinois Central Railway two
miles west of Fort Dodge. Examination
disclosed the fact that the neck and two
ribs were broken, and the body showed
marks Of n heavy fall.
In Des Moines Judge Holmes handed
down decision in the test case against
the Iowa State board Of veterinary medi-
cal examiners holding that the provision
of the law compelling practitioners Of five
years to register before Jan. /, 1901, was
In conflict with the constitution of Iowa,
as the act permitted graduates of colleges
to register at any time.
The contracts have been let for the
construction of the Milwaukee Railroad
cutoff from Muscatine to Ottumwa. The
line will cost in the neighborhood of $685.
600 per mile and the total cost will APP
proach or possibly exceed $2,SOO,OOt.
A strange disease seems to have attack
ed the elm trees which are numerous
about Waterloo. A close inspection Of
the trees show that the trunks from n
point about four feet above the ground
are practically covered with web, which
resembles fine spun glass, and glitters
like silver in the sun. This web seems to
be drawing the life from the trees.
Manager n. II. Mcdonnell, of the Ma
son City baseball club, has repaid to the
ball management the sum of 1925 which
was stolen from him while en- route home
from the Iowa Falls baseball tourna-
ment. The loss Of the $225 had practice
ally put the team out for want of funds,
but with the new start they will proba-
bly, play ball until the close of the sea-
son.
Mrs. B. #. Woods, of Milford, an old
lady, met with fatal accident. She
stepped out of doors, and the night being
I dark she fell into the basement, just dug
for the new NJ. e. Church. She remain
ed unconscious until morning, when she
died.
Mrs. Mark Volkmer, well-known and
greatly beloved resident Of Burlington,
passed AWAY recently at the family
home. Mrs. Volkmer had been an inva-
lid for the last twelve years.
Sheriff Shoemaker foiled desperate
attempt at Jail delivery at MARSHALL
town. Three prisoners Murphy. held
for highway robbery, and Mcclure aud
Sanford, each charged with burglary.
aided By Charles Wilson, the 12.year-
old burglar recently held to await dis
posal of his case by the courts-broke out
of the solitary cell, where they Vert con.
fined, aud lpd nearly effected an exit
through the roof when they were de-
tacted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

There seems to be n much clearer
idea generally prevailing nowadays ms
to what heavy harness horse really
is, and the supply ought in time to
more nearly equal the demand. 1t is
hardly worth repeating, says Breeders
Gazette, that the number of heavy har-
ness horses of show yard quality has
never in any country come anywhere
near to filling the demand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

A few horses do not get as much feed
as they need to enable them to do their
work properly. but there are more, at
least, in this part of the country that
are oyerfed. especially where feeding is
intrusted to those who do not have TO
pay for the food given. In their desire
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
CLAIMS AN OLD BOUNTY.
Veteran sue. Mar.hall County to Re-
cnver Share Of Ennd


cover Share of Fund.
A test case has been flied at Marshall
town against the county, the Board of
Supervisors, County Auditor and Treas
urer, bv Claude II. Brock. who alleges
that the county has in charge $4,000 in
money. with interest from Dec. 81, 1868.
at 6 per cent. known as the soldiers
bounty fund.-" and of this amount he
claims as his individual share, $500, with
interest from January, 1864.
The case is an outgrowth of a levy
made on taxable property between the
years of 1927, for the purpose of pay
ing military expenses to volunteers who
enlisted and who are accredited to Mar
shall County to help fill the quota ap-
portioned to the county for service Other
veterans of the Civil War have the same
claim on the fund, and if Mr.. Brock wins
his case others will be brought.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
GIVES LIFE FOR a FRIEND.
Iowa City BOY Throws Himself to Ger
tain Death to Save Another.

tain Death to Save Another.
A new exposition of the biblical theory
that greater love hath no man than this.
that he lay down his life for friend"
was received in Iowa City, when Richard
Duty learned by letter from Henrietta,
Texas. that his brother, Reuben, had died
to save friend, Reuben is a young
ranchero of IL years. who went to Texas
several years ago to break bronchos. He
was engaged in that perilous task. the
day Of the fatality. His companion,
mounted on fiery steed, was just about
to be hurled into a big tree, when Reuben
dashed in front OF him, to avert COLI
sion. He succeeded, and threw the other
man ont Of danger, but he, himself, was
hurled from his broncho, which fell and
rolled over him. Reuben's skull was
crushed, and after one ejaculation, as he
fell, he never spoke again. In eight hours
he died, having given up. his life to save
his friends as truly as ever any man
made such sacrifice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

The sevcnteen-year locusts are again
due. In their Inst visit they did con-
siderable damage. Those who have
young trees in the sections likely to be
visited by the pest should watch them
carefully. and any trees that are espe.
cially valuable should. IL possible. be
protected with coverings. 1t is not
usual for this pest to work any serious
damage except where they appear In
large numbers. but it is best to take
precautions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
WILLIAM H.HUNT

William H. Hunt, who succeeds Gov.
Allen In Porto Rico, was born In New
Orleans. La, on Nov. 5, 1857. and is the
fourth son of the late William Henry
Hunt, Of Louisiana, who was Secretary
of the Navy in the Cabinets of Presi.
dent Garfield and Arthur and who
served as Minister to Russia. Judge
Hunt received his education Mt Yale,
but on account Of i'll health did not fin
ish his course. In 1896 Yale conferred
upon him the honorary degree of mas
ter Of arts.
When he was 81 years Of age Hunt
was elected Attorney General of the
Territory of Montana. He subsequent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

The
md
fully
toward the To the uniniiad
cycHst could
feat consists removing tn portions of his clothing
mt full
Of speed the propulsion his wheel the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

With his eyes and face badly lRcerated
and burned by powder John Miller, who
was one of the squad Of artilierymen with
Pawnee Bills Wild West show, was led
off the show grounds to the dressing room
during performance at Dubuque. The
man had been terribly injured by the
premature explosion of cannon. The
accident happened within the view of
the thousands of spectators.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

Bank barns are always damp and al
ways dusty. Owing to their construc.
ton they never admit sunlight in guam
titles sufficient to be of any use. Sun
light is destructive to all forms of
harmful bacteria. Therefore stable
properly constructed should admit the
direct rays of sun to every stall if pos
Sihla
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
Beat Time To- Fre,hen COVE.

There is no room for further discus.
sion of the question as to whether 1t is
more profitable to have cows freshen in
the spring or in the fall, says Hoard's
Dairyman. 1t has been tried too often
and under too widely differing condi-
tions. and without exception, SO far as
we are advised, the COW that freshens
In the fall will yield more milk in
twelve months, and the milk and Its
products are worth more money. The
best plan of all probably is. to have
cows freshen at different times in the
year-say three-fourths of them from
September to January and the others
Mt intervals throughout the balance of
the wear,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
THE STATE OF IOWA.
OCCURRENCES DURING THE
PAST WEEK.
Law says Counting In Public IL Not
IlieRal-showmau Killed by High
School Boy-Test Case of Game Law
Cash In State Treasury.

"Spooning' in public is no otfense I'M
der the laws of Des Moines, according to
n decision in test case handed down BY
Judge l.. 1. Silvara A young man AMI
young woman were arrested the other
day by Officer Morgan, detailed to duty
in Greenwood Park. When the ofiicer re-
ported his capture to the night captain
the young people were Immediately re-
leased, but charge was preferred
against them in the police court next
morning by Officer Morgan. The police
man was enraged when he found that his
chief had released the pair and appealed
to the judge, but found little consolation
therein, MS Judge Silvara affirmed the
captains decision. But even with this
squelching the officer was not contented
md appealed to Mayor Hartenbower. But
the mayor would not interfere. Judge
Silvara's decision was that .'spoonlng,
hugging and kissing in public park in
plain view of the passers-by is not mis-
demeanor, an offense or crime, but is
allowable under the statutes and ordi-
nallccS"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
and Anne thought no lady could be

and Anne thought no lady could he
more agreeable than her new mother.
Charles Edward remained at home
week and then went back to school,
taking with him the assurance that il
he studied diligently and both he and
Anne were Of the same mind at the
end Of the year no opposition would be
made to their marriage New York
Daily News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

The Western farmers who have be-
gun to use shredded corn fodder are
now declaring that ton Of it is worth
more than ton of hay for mich cows.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
DISTRICT ANo COUNTY FAIRS.
Dates of Iowa Exhibitions for the
Montha of Autumn,

Dates of Iowa Exhibitions for the
Msnths Of Antumn.
Following are the dates OF the differ
ent county and district fairs to be held
in Iowa this year:
Greenfeld-Sept. 10. IL. -. 10.
Corning Sept. %, "a. %, 26.
Waukon-Sept. 3, 4, 8.
Vinton-Sept. IL, IL, 10, 20.
Ogden-Sept. 10, II. II, Is.
Independence-Oct i, =, 8, 4.
Alta-Aug. 81, %. %.
La Porte City-Sept. 81, -, ", u.
Manson-Sept. 4, 8.
Atlantic-Sept. ., 3, 4, 5.
Mechanicsville-Scpt. 10, II, L., IL.
Tipton-Sept. 5. 4, 5, G.
Marcus-Sept. 10, II, II.
Nashua--Sept. 8, 4, ;, q.
Elkader-Sept. 10. II, -. Ii.
Strawberry Point-Scpt. 4, 8, 6.
Dewitt-Sept. II, IS, 10. 20.
Clinton-Sept. 10, II, II. 13.
Perry-Sept. 3, 4. ).
Bloomtield-Sept. 10. IL. IL, II.
Manchester-Sept. "a, 70. &c, u.
Cascade-Sept. 10, II, u, 10.
Estherville-Sept. "a, %. 26, %.
Arnngt0n-Sept. IL, Is, W.
West union-Sept. 3, 4, 5, 6.
Hampton-Sept. IL. 10, 13.
Grundy Center-Sept. 10. II, u.
Guthrie Center-Sept. %, "a, 25, 26.
Eldora-Sept. 8. 4, 5. 9.
Humboldt-Sept. 4. 5. 9.
Marenso--Sept. 3, 4, 8, g.
Victor-Sept. IL, 10, 10.
MaQuoketa-Sept. 3, 4, 8, 6.
Newton-Sept. 0, 10. II, 12.
Fairfeld-Sept. 10. II. II.
Iowa City-Sept. 3, 4, 5, q.
What Cheer-Sept. 3, 4, 5, s.
West Point-Sept. 10, IL, IL, IL.
Marion-Sept. IL. II. 10.
Central City-Sept. 8, 4, 8. 6.
Oskaloosa-Scpt 10, IL. II, 10.
Pella-Sept. "a, %, 20. %.
Rhodes-Sept. II, 10, 10, 20.
Osage-Sept. 10, IL, II, ID.
Malvern-Sept. 8. 4. 8.
Mapleton-Sept. 2, 3, 4. 5.
Red Oak-Sept. 10, II, 12, 10.
West Liberty-sept. 10, II. II, IL.
Winterset-Sept. 3. 4. s. 9.
Sutherland-Sept. 4, 8, 9.
Emmetsburg-Sept. 3. 4. 8.
Avoca-sept. 10, ii. IL, 10.
Grinnell-Sept. 3, A, 5, 8.
Lemars-Sept. 3, 4, 5, 8.
Mount Ayr-Sept. 3, 4, 8. 6.
Orange City-Sept. 10. II, IL, IS.
Toledo-Sept. "a. %, 26, 81.
Traer-Sept. 3, 4, 8.
Afton-sept. "a, %, 26, 81.
Milton-Sept. II, Is, 10, 20.
Eldon-Sept. 3, 4. 5, 6.
Indianola-Sept. IL, 1S, 10. 20.
Seymour-Sept. 2, 8, 4, 8, 6.
Clarion-Sept. 10. IL, II, Is.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

iy removed to Helena, and in 1855 was
elected a member OF the Legislature.
where he served as chairman of the
Judiciary Committee. He was mem
Der Of the constitutional convention in
1884 which framed the constitution of
the State when 1t was admitted to the
Union. and also held important judi
ciary positions in Montana.
When Gov. Allen went to Porto Rico
Mr.. Hunt was requested by President
Mckinley to become. Secretary of the
island and to assist Gov. Allen in or
ganizing the new civil government, and
he served in that capacity until the re-
tirement of Gov. Allen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
SEA LIONS OF CALIFORNIA.
Their Partial Destruction Basel ON 9
Mistaken Idea.

Mistaken idea.
Prof. Woodward's wholesome address
on the necessity of verifying theories
by the observation Of facts finds an ex-
cellent illustration In the sea lion qles-
ton In California. These animals,
which have long been priced by lovers
Of nature as one of the great attrac-
tons Of the coast, have fallen into dis
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

A count of the money in the office of
the State treasury discloses the fact that
the funds Of the State stood as follows
at the close OF business Aug. 10:
General revenue 81 ,052,4 57.35
Agricultural college revenue G52,735.s9
Special State college revenue .06
Agricultural college endow-
ment ........ 25,OOO.GO
Special university revenue. 22,3S4.74
Permanent school fund. -. 63.34
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

Cinnamon shippers. who peel the
bark from the shoots in Ceylon. earn
about 25c a day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
Renovatiur the Soil.


That humus Is necessary in the soil
and that the blowing under Of non-ni.
trogenous plant growth is valuable Will
not be questioned, but the farmers who
have been successful with this plan
are warned against the idea which Is
becoming somewhat general that this
course will make manuring Of any kind
unnecessary. 1t is true that there may
be conditions where the use of fertiliz.
ers seems unnecessary in addition to
the plan Of renovation referred to, bu,
such conditions are not general. The
farmer who attempts to grow the usu-
al rotation Of crops and relies wholly
upon the fertility he is able to get from
the soil solely by the use of nitrogen
GUS plants or by the use of humus
making plants. will find his crops
growing smaller and smaller as the
years go by.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
IOWA FIRE LOSSES.


Rough Notes, the insurance journal,
presents the following statement of fire
losses of over $4,000 which occurred in
Iowa during July. The losses during
July, 1900, amounted to s352,320
Burlington poor farm buildings$ 10000
Clear Lake, various. ......... 1S,WO
Dallas Center, eight business
Davenport, stair factory. 17,W0
Davenport, saw mill, etc.,. 100000
Deep River, hardware and.
others ........... ....,... lV,UUU
Dubuque, printing office and
others ........ 10000
Ledyard, various ............ $4,000
Ottumwa, hotel ............. $4,000
Sioux City, various. .......... $4,000
Sioux City, dry goods store... 10000
State Center, livery stable. 1000
Total ......... ....... .$l,Ol3, 900
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
The uN1RurnFuL DAISY.

She wandered where the daisies grew
her lips were red; her eyes were blue.
She plucked daisy from its bed,
And broke each petal as she said:
He loves me; he loves me not,
He loves me, he loves me not;
He loves me. daisy tell me 50"
The final petal answered, no"
She laughed, but one small tear drop
bold,
spread secrets of the heart untold.
He loves me not? she tossed her head.
ANhy, daisy, You tell les" she said.
~ New York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

Preserving summer-M Made Batter.
The main object to attain in packing
summer-grade butter is to keep it from
the air and from taints. This being
the case, 1t is obvious that stone crooks
or jars are preferable to anything e'se
as receptacles. The butter should be
nodded into pound rolls. wound With
butter cloth. and packed in strong
brine. The brine should be made sutfi.
GENTLY strong to float an egg. and to
each gallon add two ounces of white
sugar and half an ounce of saltpeter
1t should then be boiled and skinned
and poured over the rolls of butter
when 1t is perfectly cold. The process
has been found successful, but 1t is a
question If the better plan is not to
find a market for the summer butter
even at the low summer price, and
thus avoid the hard work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

A<CUnOuD AIuAu INC DEUuEhts
Wherever the farmers come togeth-
er. the trend of conversation naturally
turns toward the condition of the corn
crop In the various neighborhoods. All
mention the clover field planted to corn
as being their best prospect. In many
cases where barnyard manure had
been applied In the spring, the corn is
very seriously damaged. New ground
planted to corn has been notlceably af-
fected by drought, and in many cases
practically no grain will be secured
from such fields.
Such conditions, so plain to us now,
should direct us to different plans for
raising anothr crop. We all know
that good clover field will give sat
isfactory account of itself when condi-
lions are favorable, and il it shows that
1t is better able than other fields to
pass through dry weather. surely the
farmer should plan to have more clo-
yer sod to turn under for corn. In
many cases the manure has done dam
age by causing the corn to dry up. 1t
has not rotted In the soil. The coarse
stray has not allowed the land to re-
tain Its normal amount Of moisture
Really the manure has not been on
the ground long enough to become thor
oughly incorporated in the soil, and 1t
acts as foreign body, cutting off the
supply Of moisture. Had the manure
been applied to the growing clover, the
clover growth would have been much
greater and the unused manure would
have been converted into rich earth by
the time the field had been planted to
corn. Where the clover has been ma
nured the soil will hold even more
than the normal amount of moisture
when It is broken up and planted to
corn.
1t is little trouble to raise good crops
when the seasons are especially favor
able. Then every farmer has grain to
sell. or fat stock to place on the mar
ket, and prices are likely to be very
low. The unfayorable year selects out
the. Intelligent. thinking farmer and
gives him paying yields. He is pro-
pared to take stock not fatted at low
figure and sell them in the market at
very high prices. To the Intelligent.
thinking farmer the of year in crops
is not SO disastrous after all.-Indianap-
oils News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04
Teatinu the Game Law.

ANbthuH VIC 0aMG LaWs
Iowa sportsmen are watching with In
terest case in which there win be a
test Of the game law enacted at the last
session of Congress. William Waggoner.
living near Nandalia, was arrested on in
formation filed by the State Fish and
Game Warden, charging him with yiolat-
Ing the State game laws by shipping
quail out of the State. 1t is alleged
Waggoner shipped ten quail to Chicago,
and that box containing forty-four quail
was found in a Chicago commission house
and traced to him. They had been billed
us rabbits. 1t is the intention to file the
information before the United States
commissioner charging Waggoner with
violating the interstate commerce statute.
which makes 1t an offense to ship game
killed in violation OF law from one State
to another.
High School Boy Kills Wild West Man.
Joe Sullivan, a candy butcher with n
Wild West show, WAS shot and instantly
killed at Correctionville by j. Harley
Gave, aged 81. high school athlete well
known in amateur athletic circles. Tho
young men Of the town got into diff
Guilty with the showmen. Cave displayed
revolver, and the showmen went for
him. He ran, followed by mob, which
shouted: XIII him! Lynch him! Hang
him. Cave ran for his hotel. Sullivan
tried to seize the fugitive, and was shot
and killed. The mob. then more infuri.
ated than ever, demanded the life Of
Cave, who took refuge In an upper room
of the hotel. He was protected by two
officers, who, with the proprietor of the
show, succeeded in dispensing the crowd.
Cave went to Sioux City and surrendered
to the Sheriff.
Davenport EnlarGes Water Supply.
Forty men, twelve teams and two
steam drills are now busy at work, at the
new reservoir just east OF the Davenport
water works. Ten thousand cubic feet
of rock and $4,000 cubic feet of earth
have been removed by the excavators and
half as much more will be added before
the work is completed. The river bank
for nearly 200 yards has been rip-rappei
with rocks taken from the excavation.
The work will cost at least $4,000 and
when completed will give Davenport a
supply of water that will last the city
twelve hours. and OF purer quality than
fhs, cit " has ever hn,l " csaa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

A+man's ideal woman is woman h,
can get along with.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-04

Did you ever swear that you did not
afterwards feel sneaking?