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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
iowa STATE COLUMN.
Matters Of General Interest to
Our Readers Reported by
Telegraph.
PRINCIPAL HAPPENINGS OF WEEK.
State Items of Interest Gathered from
Various Sources for the Benefit
Of Our Readers.

Des Moincs. H., April 5-The senate
took up what has been known as the
Hubbard merger bill and passed it |
with but five dissenting votes. 1t au-
thorizes Iowa railroads to extend their
lines into all other states to own, con-
struct and buy railroads. and to buy,
own and control stock and securities
Of other railroads in all other states.
An admendement was added prohib-
iting them from acquiring stock or the
property of competing lines III such
other states. AT present theey may
do all these things i'll states adjacent
to Iowa. but not in those not adjacent
The measure as passed is said to have
been drafted by agreement among
those interested, including til eotiicials
of the Rock Island and the Burlington
railroads.
The house voted AZ to 4G not to
grant conditional pardon to John
Wesley Elkins, who murdered his
father and mother in 1899, when he
was - years of age. The senate
had voted to grant tile pardon. An eff
fort to reconsider will be made in the
house. A resolution providing for final
adjournment April was passed by
\ the senate, but motion to reconsider
was filed.
Des Moincs, Ia, April 1.-THE house
has made the senate merger bill the
special order for tomorrow. The house
.concurrcd in the senate amendments
to the supreme court judges bill and
the salaries of these officials were ad-
vanced thereby to $4,000 per annum.
The bill provides for practically con-
tinuous sessions SO that opinions may
be fromthewhOle court, and the judges
are resquired to reside in Des Moines.
The legislative committee completed
the work of tax levies in aid of the
educational institutions, giving the
State university two-tenths of mill,
the State college of Agriculture two
tenths and the State Normal School
one-tenth for five years. These levies
will yield $2I5,000 a year to these in
stiutions, or S1,375,000 for the period
designated. The proceeds go into
buildings.
i, The house passed the bill which pro-
} vides that when n voter has signed a
statement of general consent to oper-
ate saloon and the same has been
filed with the county auditor he shall
not be permitted to withdraw his name
therefrom. The bill also makes it
plain that where the signature to the
petition and the name on the poll
books do not agree, identity may be
! shown by competent evidence.
II Promises Hot Contest.
Waterloo, Ia, April 3.-Senator O..
B. COPYRIGHT of this city, who will
contest with Speaker Henderson fol
the nomination at the Republican con-
yention as candidate for congressman
from the Third Iowa district, is ma
tive of Illinois, but has lived in Iowa
since 1858. He is successful lawyer
81 years of age. 1t is claimed by his
friends that he will carry three and
possibly four of the nine counties of
the district, and many are predicting
that he will secure enough votes be-
fore the meeting of the convention to
Ifr, III.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

utes after The .,';Sin - WI OF of
the Francis street station in THIS city.
The scene is near tiia placa where. OH
the night of Septeln or n. 1892. s.r
young men of this city made futile
attempt to rob a Burlington train. Two
of the party being shot down.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09

The national committee will be COM
posed Of three members from each
state and territory, and an executive
commottee of seven will be selected
from the country at large every four
years at a national convention. The
basis of representation will be five del
egates-at-large from each state and
territory and one additional delegate
for every thousand voters based on the
vote at the preceding national cleo
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
Plan of Organization Adopted.

Under the plan of organization
adopted the national committee of the
Peoples party, with 10 A. Parker as
its chairman, will remain intact, with
the addition of three more members
from Missouri who will have one-half
of vote apiece until the next national
convention, this being concession to
the reform forces of that state. This
committee will have power to call a
national convention, and its headquar-
tiers will be situated wherever the
chairman desires, except three months
before an election, when they will be
in st, Louis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-04-09
Party HAS Hopes of Growth.

While the Peoples party, Fusion
Populists, Socialists, Referendum
League, Union Labor party, Public
Ownership party of st. Louis, Prohi-
bition party and United Christian party
were represented on the floor of the
convention by accredited or by volun-
teer delegates, only two national or
charlottesville Peoples party and
the Public Ownership party-had Civ
ell their delegates any authority to
form an alliance. 1t is the hope, how
ever, of the Allied Peoples party that
other reform forces will later decide
to unite with the new organization.
Dominated by the Popullsts.
The convention was practically dom
mated by the Peoples party. AT times
discussions of lively nature took
place, and for while 1t seemed as
though the movement was about to fail
owing to unwillingness of number
Of Peoples party delegates to make
any concessions to the other reform
fOrcpS nreSent
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

rhe bishop sleeves fit the upper arm
closely and are finished with narrow
lace wristbands
The skirt is made In one piece and
gathered at the upper edge 1t is
arranged on the body lining and closes
In the back. Clusters of three tucks
at the top of the hem and also about
half way up the skirt provide a new
and smart finish for plain full skirt.
Attractive little dresses in this mode
may be made of cashmere, challie,
serge, French flannel or nuns yelling,
with contrasting material for yoke and
other trimmings 1t is ALSO appropriate
for lawn, dimity, cotton, cheyiot or
bingham. Tucked lawn or all-over
embroidery may be used for the yoke.
To make the dress for girl eight
years will require three and three
quarter yards Of twenty-seyen-inch
material with one-quarter yard OF all
over embroidery.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

the lower edge and fall Of white lace
fills the bell.
No. Is made of black taffeta with
white peau de sole cuffs. 1t is shaped
with inside seam only and fitted closely
to the upper arm. Deep tucks are
stitched fatty from shoulder to elbow.
At that point the fulness forms large
puff that is adjusted on fitted cuff
over which 1t droops gracefully. The
cuf is trimmed with narrow strips Of
pearl possementerie.
No. is developed in white peau de
sole with black velvet trimmings, 1t Is
adjusted with an inside seam and fitted
closely to the arm with box pleats.
These are stitched below the elbow
but fare widely at the lower edge,
where they are finished with narrow
velvet ribbon. A broader band is ar
ranged around the elbow and fastened
with a silver buckle.
TO make the sleeves viii require two
yards Of twenty-one-inch material for
No. design, two and one-eighth yards
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
Misses rive Gored skirt.

Costumes made Of heavy wash fab
RIGS are called stub dresses and well
deserve their name, as they look just as
smart after many trips to the Laundry
as they do when first made. Linens
are quite deliberately embroidered in
mercerized cottons that have a beautl-
full gloss, and this kind of decoration
Is very attractive.
The skirt shown In the large Illus
tratIon forms part of a tub dress. II Is
made Of pale pink linen embroidered
in dark red, The polka dots are very
large at the hem Of each dounce and
grow smaller toward the top.
The skirt Is shaped with narrow
front and side cores and wide backs
that are fitted smoothly around the
waist and over the hips without darts.
The fuiness Of the centre back is ar
hanged in an underlying pleat at each
side Of the closing. The pleats are fat
" pressed and present perfectly
Main appearance. The iounces are
OF circular shaping and slightly fun at
the TOP where they are gathered and
arranged on the skirt They are mar
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
Picturesque Sleeves.

Very quaint and picturesque are the
sleeves worn in the new silk coats
that are so fashionable at present. The
coats themselves are quite plain, but
all the art and ingenuity Of the mo.
diste is expended on the sleeves. The
Illustration shows three stylish arm
coverings.
No. 1 is bell sleeve developed in
black MORE. 1t Is shaped with upper
and under portions and conforms to
the outline Of the arm from shoulder
to elbow. At that point It commences
to flare, and at the hand forms a wide
bell. A stitched band of MORE finishes
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

trip to mountain or seashore 1t is well
to provide one or two thin wooden
dresses for cool days, and albatross is
one Of the most desirable fabrics for
this purpose.
The waist is made over fitted body
lining that closes in the back, and is
faced with lace to pointed yoke depth
in front. The full front is gathered
and arranged to outline the yoke, a
plain effect being maintained near the
arms eye.
The back is closed with small gold
buttons and the waist forms a stylish
blouse over the black velvet belt. n
plain lace collar completes the neck.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
cultivatLnr suXnr Cana,

Experiments In methods of cultva.
ton at one of the Southern stations
have shown that the usA OF cultiyators
only In the eultiyationNof the sugar
cane crop after the middRes have been
spiked out has resVted eaEh year In de-
cided gains. The | low is most excel
lent implement when properly used.
but should find no place III cultivation
after the cane has well dey%loped,roots
or after the filth has once been deyel.
oped in the soil. M
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
GROW More VprstahIes,

We OF the South eat too much fat,
greasy meat and too little vegetable
food, Our livers are generally out Of
order, and we are bilious, srumpy,
fretful; can't work to advantage and
are always figuring on liver pills, Dur.
gatiyes, blood purifiers What WEI need
is less fat pork and more vegetables.
A plentiful supply Of spinach tdrnip
green's, tomatoes and onions are worth
more to the average mani and woman
than all the stomach and ltver regulat-
ers ever ipyented. southeFp Ruralist.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

row in front and graduate to consid.
cradle depth at the back, fiaring smart
ly around the bottom This abrupt
flare, produced by the fiounces, is seen
In almost all the new skirts of the
season. A band Of lace finishes the
upper fiounce,
The mode may be stylishly developed
In any lightweight cloth, taffeta, foul
ard, peau de crepe, organdie, lawn or
swiss with lace or ribbon ruchings for
decorations.
To make the skirt for miss four
teen years win require three and three
quarter yards Of forty-four-inch ma
terial ~
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

Irish petat9es have long been recog-
nized as oneN Of the staple and most
profitable CROPS for the South. Pota-
toes can practically be planted in this
section the greater part of the year.
Experiments ih recent years have
proved that cold storage potatoes,
planted in June land July, yield most
satisfactory and profitable late crops.
The late fall and winter planting Of
early potatoes in (November and De-
cember has also proved particularly
profitable and desirable, as potatoes
planted at this time come i'm earlier
and yield better than sprlng.planted
potatoes,--Southern PLANTER
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
sympathy Zoe stronK poLnt.

Mrs. Call-"How do you like your
new servant girl?"
Mrs. Hirem offen-"Well, she's very
sympathetic"
Mrs Call--"1s sheT'
Mrs Hiram ofren-"Yes, every time
! complain of headache she declares
she has one, too"
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
New Evening sleeven.

Very picturesque are the evening
gown sleeves, some Of which are mere
ly deep pleatings Of lace or chiffon,
hanging from the shoulders to the ell.
bows and open at the top Of the arm.
This sort Of sleeve necessitates long
gloves.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

near the bottom. This should be placed
on the side opposite the direction in
which the wire pulls. A scantling is
inserted In this notch, and spiked
firmly. A larger post hole will be nee
essary, but once in and packed well
with stones. the post can never pull
out-A. Franklin shull, in the Amer
lean Agriculturist.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
Trough That Raises water.


'mple mechanism, which can be
Ender a variety of circumstances
Pc water, has been tried with
success by Major Gilbert Thomp.
4 the United States Geological
\ The distance to which the
lifted is small, but this would
Pc enough to drain a small exca-
near a river, or to set a canal
y In a different direction.
system is rudely illustrated in
Hcompanying diagram. Water is
ct two levels, with a bit of
tight sheet piling between, to
lhe fluid from flowing back to the
one after it has been discharged.
bling is shown at A. In this a
cut, at a sufficient height above
'ater' to allow a rocking trough
thrust through. About one-third
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

Tobacco stems are cheapl and It "a
well to buy them and mixl with they
horse manure IN the compolst They
contain no small per cent oflnlirogen,
phosphoric acid and phosphoFne, and
make an excellent plant food. Especial.
" for garden and fruit croiys
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

,of Interest to the Planter, Stock
man and Truck Grower.

AN Glover. M&
Pitch is commonly
nia clover, affords
irage for stock dur.
AN irowing throughout
WI M spring, affording
during this period
n] y .pther grasses, is Of
b e sufficient TO rec
II Favorable consider
dan nd stock breeders.
L II paration OF the soil
y d I'd Ing burr clover.
&rlter the burrs last sum-
pied bund that has been
1Ipty y more exposed to
piping X, without having
or in Use prepared the
Nd obr as luxuriant a
as grew hnd that had been
the san ind Of clover for
NJ, once set ON the land,
e bage Of SIN nonths, and at
n the year Wen other clovers
. ses are In the ~ear and yellow
obtained with %-estsinty OF
bal recurrence. No ahN3at Of
4 will kill 1t out, yet de.
4 getting clear OF 1t ots has
& blow it under before maturity
nrrs. This clover and Bermuda
thrive splendidly together\ on
be piece OF land, thereby ~
perennial pastursge. Cath
Ma hogs are fond Of, and readllA
:, Horses are at first Indifferent
b soon acquire a relish for and
as fond of it as the just named
ushel to the acre (two would be
when a full stand is wished the
&son), broadcast, win yield suf
Tor about three months grazing
ID winter. One bushel would
veral acres by dropping a few
et apart each way, but 1t would
advisable to pasture the first
'of such scant seeding. as 1t will
the entire fall, winter and
+ growth to occupy the inter
space. which 1t will do, grow
|eral as well as perpendicular.
Seeding, June and July, is rec.
|ded, as the seed are inclosed IN
b burr, requiring some time to
bose, which is essential to the
'atlon Of the seed. This clover
|on wood land equally as well as
b land. After a luxuriant crop
clover the ground is very loose
condition to produce a good
Il anything elne.
|may cultivate land every year
lake better crops of cane and
than on ground not occupied
Clover and still have the ben
the latter for winter and early
In order to do this In bedding
hon and corn, have a space be-
the rows of six or more inches
lnbroken, TIL the latter part OF
and you win have plenty Of
, the ground to give you a good
The next fall.
clover is truly a fine winter
e.-Southern Farm Gazette.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

"That mllllonaire's automobile costs
him at least ten. thoufand dollars a
dayw M
II can't figure it."K
Hes one of thesgpeople whose time
is worth ten dollars minute I'm
counting in the Hme he spends liking
it"-Washingt4 Star,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
suceessionaI Crops.

The planting of successional crops of
beans, peas, corn, melons, cantaloupes,
kucumbers. squashes, peppers and egg
Nants must have attention as opportu.
W offers, while the first planted crops
w require constant cultivation to
ke them growing and weeds under
convpl. Where crops are not making
me Nogress desired dressing Of nj
trate soda viii help them. A vigor.
GUS Rld growth Of all vegetables
shoulW encouraged in every way
possib as 1t is only the quick grown
prod which attain to perfection in
f3a This vigorous growth also
lxsS largely to overcome attacks
oo"P A and worms,-The Southern
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

All end posts of fences IL braced,
have a tendency to pull out Of the
ground. The drawing shows a good
method Of anchorlng. Saw a three.
inch wide notch in one side of the post,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

What do you think about that mans
boastful assertion that his word is as
good as his bondT
II regard 1t as a very obliglng warns
Ing to anybody who might be thinking
Of taking his bond" Washington Star.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

Remember, my man, that stone
walls do not a prison make, nor iron
bars a cage" ~"
"Well all I gotter say is dat dis IL
purity good imertation. New York
Journal.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

II suppose you set a good table?"
remarked the man who was looking
for board.
well" replied the landlady, three
Of my boarders are laid up with the
gout."-Chicago News.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

Reservoirs can be frequently con-
structed in wet, marshy ground, nj.
fording small, but useful supply Of
water.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

''Do you think he would be a success
In polltics%
"Yes, indeed. why, he has thor
oughly mastered the knack of looking
interested when he is being bored
New York News.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

Poultry raising is one 81 ghe Y
afoiltable farm Industries IN the n
asn States and can be more pf0asl
orfied on In the South. y
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

length Of the trough should ex-
'gger the high level, and the rest
slhe low level. One end, Q. is
g facilitate free discharge. The
Y Is closed. To this is attached
n Tor lifting. A dat leather valve
u bottom near this end enables
rough to act as a pump when the
a IS alternately lowered and
y The fluid is taken In at e.
We trough rocks one way, and
Ky 9 when the trough Is tilted
''ner way, A pulley and counter
, y S.uld be added to simplify the
y hperaglon
pN11 .,IN sAas |ltfe
litiF'tF "a 41pssAs f6I
saea slsnn|6 aAl'asAlaiA Vsola
1.|ha1la 1.|Ar2 ~ WY cl|ah
WV q4s all a'|64i n uAieSl
iyisiEfd lie R'ssIt1 bi|la
Wig e fa|dpA 4e1 aAz l4al
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
Facing the Music.

Facing the Music.
Materfamlllas-"And the girls all
need gowns and hats; and T."
Paterfamilias--"All right Get the
budget in shape and let us see what 1t
looks lllSew--Puck.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

Fudd-"This is a hard world"
Dudd-"And vet everybody Is looking
for soft places IN it."-Boston Tran,
script. '&s
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
For No Living Man.

Examining Counsel-"what do you
do for a living2"
Don't do anything for living soul;
I'm an undertaken" Boston Tran.
script.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
4 Profitable Farming.

IT K|Ii.||. ~ II Noutdule EaTullDEs
f..fl be hay and forage you can.
DO rs I. aid Of getting too much,
DuVI U are doing this be sure
TO M good steers and milch
catt7 tVFc alme It. Be a manufac-
tureanaep pufacture the raw pro-
ductlth, farm into the concen-
tratei er INK peef and pork, poultry.
butte no1 This leaves all the
manu- farm to be used for
soil e1y lpfa 10 grow larger crops
to be Nplif "a N7factured, That's the
secret p'''S ~ farming, and that's
the xii. M Farming the South needs
to-day. las a great sufficiency Of
the othd Mhd.-S Southern Ruralist
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

New York City.--Bright red albatross
Is used for the dress with ecru lace
trimming, which is shown in the small
Illustration. When preparing for n
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28

Papa, what is marriage in high
lifeg
Two vacant hearts entirely sur
rounded by caspg-Life. Ks
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-08-28
out of the HurIY nnrIt

Wed be more eontented, perhaps,
Know less Of defeats painful throba.
If we would quit looking for snaps,
And stick TO our regular jobs
Puck.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-11

thief. When he awolSe and visited his
thief had carried away four bushels of
corn and the loaded gun as WELL Now
he has to borrow gun.
The body of Billy Rice once min
strel king, lies unburied in a cheap pine
coffin at an undertalter's establishment
in Hot Springs, Ark. He who was won't
to set the table in a roar died neglected
in the locked room in the Great North
ern hotel, where he wept thru the night
that preceded his dissolution. Alas,
poor YoriclS!" who coined fortunes and
may be buried in the potters' field un-
less friends intervene for old times
sake.
1t is said that successful candidate
before the Des Moines primaries for
the mayoralty nomination was success
full largely because of his immense ply
sicial proportions, which aroused the
desire TO see him and brought d certain
class of Des Moines voters 10 his meet
ings. He appeared at minstrel show
in specially performance, bringing
down the house by his makeup as an
Irish policeman. His rotundity and
the comical figure he cut aided him. so
il is said, to gain votes in Des Moines.
The library board of st. Paul is dis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-11
7 OF JOHN S. MURPHY.
sth last evening of John S

9Th last evening of John S.
iof many years editor of the
Telegraph, and since it's con-
'h With the Herald. editor of the
'pn-herald, Iowa lost one of her
eht newspaper men, and the
a'se press its most virile writer.
was one of the old guard that
never surrender. He accepted
1ncial doctrine of 16 to / and has
y an uncompromising advocate
olics, despite OBJECTIONS and in
OF strenuous opposition from
ian democrats that constitute a
soportion of the voters of Du-
le was man of strong convic-
terry fearless in his advocacy
3lohucal faith, and of unques-
sincerity. HIS public life was
reflex of his conduct in private
his integrity was proverbial.
honest. capable and eloquent.
Murphy vii be missed from the
ere he has worked so long.