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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
Improvement of Corn.

Uncle Henry" Walsce,i is deyotinp a
good deal of space in his paper Wal
faces Farmer to the Improvement of
Iowa Corn. lie calls attention to the
fact that while the Iowa Farmer has
been improving his live stock for TWEEN.
" years and more he has given yerv
little attention to the great Iowa cron
corn. Among the many articles which
nave appeared in Wallace's Farmer On
this subject has been series by Prof
Shamel, of Illinois, the corn exnert
and these are illustrated by a number
OF photographs showing different va.
fletles OF corn, perfect and imperfect
ears, the most profitable to raise. etc
Inc average Iowa farmer thinks he
knows as much about corn as anybodv
does but we miss our guess if he can.
not learn lot from these articles in
Wallaces' Farmer.
In this connection we wish to saw
that Wallaces' Farmer is one of the
best agricultural papers that comes to
this office. 1t is handsomely printed on
paper of fine quality, filled with at.
tractive Illustrations, and IN addition
to Its regular features, its editorials by
"Uncle Henry its departments Of
Dairying, Horticulture, the Hog and
Poultry, Its Home Department., for the
women; contains full reports of the
leading fairs, live stock shows, and
sales, agricultural meetings, etc. 1t is
published weekly at Des Moines, Iowa
at SLIGO year, all subscriptions pay
able in advance and the paper stops
when the time is out. We can send
Wallaces' Farmer and the Democrat
both one year for only 2.25 and you get
one of our nice premiums, Apply at
the Democrat office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
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from al abstract point of view.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21


her military workshop, and she look
ed pitlably ill., Behind her stood the
tall amazon whom Darrell had seen on
the veranda In Vladikaukas, and the
face of the stern and formidable old
woman was deeply lined with anxiety.
"This is mere wearlness," said Vera.
ut Is possible that may have over
taxed my strength. am resting to
prepare me for the work that must
come tomorrow. There is plainly but
one course for us. Your report makes
that certainty doubly sure. We could
not surrender our comrades in arms
even If our case We're ten times more
desperate than 1t is. We must break
through their lines"
eve have no alternative" replied
Durham. "Heaven prosper us!'
"Our plans are already made" said
Prince Kilziar, who was present with
several Of his most trusted officers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

in the city, and the defenders were in
good spirits despite their own discom-
fort. Then upon the sixth day the sun
appeared In rift between two storms,
as the event proved, and the Russians
honored him with lively cannonade.
There seemed no reason to anticipate
serious result from this fire. A GER
tain number of houses would certainly
be destroyed and few lives lost, but
the Russian guns We're not heavy
enough to affect the defenses. 1t was
the unexpected, however, which hap
pened. Against all probability the en-
emy's shells reached the two largest
food depots In the city and set them on
fire. The buildings had been supposed
to contain too little wood to burn. They
were outwardly stone structures, and
yet the flames found material within
them for stubborn and disastrous con-
llagrations. The loss was almost crit
zeal, and the knowledge Of 1t depressed
the army to an alarming degree.
The rain set in again upon the fol-
lowing day, but ceased about noon,
though the clouds did not break. In
the lull of the storm appeared white
flag advancing from the enemy, and 1t
proved to cover demand for surren-
der. A defiant reply was returned, but
to subsequent suggestion for a con-
ference council of generals returned
n favorable answer.
"Kllziar advocated It," said Korna In
telling the news to Darrell. "They
will offer terms, he said, and we shall
learn something Of their condition. The
suggestion was that hoffman Khan,
with an escort of five officers, meet
General Panin, commander in chief Of
their forces, between the lines. 1t was
considered unwise for the princess to
appear as the khan, and, moreover, she
Is physically unable to do 1t. The coun.
ell was held today around her bed. We
cannot carry her to the conference on
litter. Don't be too anxious. 1t is
mere exhaustion. However, to resume
Kilziar, of course, is out Of the ques,
ton. The Russians hold him to be q
traitor and refuse to treat with HIM
General Durham will go as the repre-
sentative of the khan, and am going
with him."
"Will you take this message to the
princessW said Darrell. II believe that
my presence with General Durham may
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

Il wish, however, that we could delay
their attack for twenty-four hours"
"There is no possible chance of it,"
answered General Durham. eve may
as we'll dismiss tho. thought"
Your pardon, general" said Darrell;
II have reason to believe that can &C.
complish so much at least. am in a
position to exert personal Influence up
OH General Getchikoff."
Kllziar regarded Darrell with a
scowl. Since the opening Of the siege
they had been on terms of armed neu-
trality.
what is the nature of that influ-
ence?" asked the prince.
IF disclose 1t to any one" answer
ed Darrell, at ceases to be valid. You
must take my word in the dark that it
exists"
This does not greatly encourage
me-" rejoined Ililziar.
Nevertheless" said Vera. "NIr. OAR
rell's plan should be tried. If he can
prolong the negotiations for day, we
shall have better roads for our march
westward, and the enemy will gain
nothing"
81 require no more than permission
to speak with General Getchikoff
Alone" said Darrell.
you will not get 1t from him."
growled Kilzlar. 81 think we waste
time"
Darrell merely bowed. He had
caught the eye Of General Durham and
was satisfied by glance that he would
have no obstacle put in his way when
the conferees should meet again ON
the morrow. Vera had seen this by
play, and she also remained silent.
Durham presently withdrew and Oar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

Getchikoff appeared, attended only by
three members of his staff. He rode
TO the tent of conference and. dis
mounting. stepped within. The others
remained outside, Then the Cossacls
who had carried the note returned
with his report.
General Getchtkoff condesccnds to
hear what Colonel Darrell has to COM
municate," said the officer.
A minute later Darrell and Getchi-
koff were face to face in the tent alone,
aud the real battle of Gredskov opened
with an exchange Of keen and search
ing Chances
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

Fave KorRa and Varnek among his
staff. need all the trustworthy men
that can be found. And now goodby.
Remember that was always absolute
ly yours; that from the first minute
that ever saw you was us much
constrained to serve you as was the
heart In your body. 1t was law of
nature. and obedience was my only
happiness. Goodby."
They spoke at three yards distance,
and he did not attempt to come nearer
except for one instant, when she gave
him signet ring from her finger.
This is your warrant" she said. 81
know not what you will do. I am in
capable Of thinking. You know that 1
am fainting with Illness. Let that be
my excuse. pray God that you may
find way to save your own life"
H@shfHhppttrdap fbs afrt his llfs shall lose
he turned away as Vera, stretching out
her arms to him, tried to rise and then
sank back into the chair, her eyes wet
with sudden childish tears. She was
for an instant as he remembered her in
Paris at the Gordons' house that first
strange night. He dared not look ut
her again.
For the next hour Darrell sought for
Kevski throughout the camp, but with
out result except that he heard ru-
NOR of the mans desertion to the en-
envy. A woman who had known Kew
Ski said that he had stolen out Of the
city early the previous evening.
Darrell Joined General Durham and
his suit Mt the northern gate, and the
party advanced under a flag Of truce,
proceeding according to the regulations
agreed upon when arrangements for Il
conference We're first made between
the armies.
Some distance from the tent where
the previous meeting had taken place
they were met by staff officer attend
ed by half dozen crazy Cossack
troopers. Darrell looked Mt those saw
ages and thought upon the taking of
Gredskov.
The staff officer advanced and ex-
changed the customary salutations
with scant courtesy.
General Getchikoff," said he, de
sires me to say that unless you have
come with proposal for surrender
without conditions a conference will be
needless"
"This seems unusual" responded
Durham. I'VE had been given twenty
four hours to consider certain terms"
1.Those terms are now impossible"
replied the Russian CURLY. I'VE shall
resume active operations ut noon"
1t will readily be understood what
"active operations" would mean to the
force In Gredskov, deserted by Its most
important military leader und dozen
other officers Of high rank. Durban's
face had n grayish pallor, but his voice
was perfectly calm as he saids
1--WE have not come to propose uil-
conditional surrender but to continue
negotiations of great importance to
both sides"
II regret to say" responded the Off
Ger, that NIL possibility Of negotiations
has ceased and that our attack begins
ut noon"
'There remains, then, nothing to be
DONE said Durham, except to trans
NIT this communication to General
.Getchikoff."
He gave the officer Il sealed note
written by Darrell. and ut signal one
| Of the Cossacks came forward and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
Travelling Is Dangerous.

which are kept in place in the body by
delicate attachments. This is the reas-
on that travellers, trainmen, street car
men, teamsters and all who drive very
much suffer from kidney disease in
some form. Foley's Kidney Cure
strengthens the kidneys and cures all
forms of kidney and bladder disease.
Geo. II. H usan, locomotive engineer,
Lima, o., writes, "Constant vibration
of the engine caused me great deal of
trouble with my kidneys and l got no
relief until l used Foley's Kidney Cure.'
Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

sure in prison. / have decided that
you are thoroughly selfish man., that
your chief terror is your father; that
your chief desire is to quit the army,
Stavropol, everything of your old life,
and live in wealth and luxury in Paris.
Your marriage will make that possible.
Am right In these matters2'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
ITO BE coNr1NuEn1


Thorns and splinters finding their
way under the skin frequently give CON
siderable pain. If they cannot be i'm
mediately extracted, for which purpose
Il new needle will be found in most
cases sufficient surgical instrument.
the part should be bathcd with hot
water. In event of Inflammation the
steam of hot water should be applied.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
While waiting for your ship to come
in busy yourself building safe barber
Don't Start Wrong.

Don't start the summer with linger-
ing cough or cold. We all know what
a "summer cold" is. It's the hardaat
kind to cure. Often it hangs on
through the entire season. Take it in
hand right now. A few doses of One
Minute Cough Cure will set you right.
Sure cure for coughs, colds, Group, grip,
bronchitis, all throat and lung troubles.
Absolutely safe, Acts Mt once. Child
rem like 1t. One Minute Cough Cure
is the best cough medicine ever uss4,'
says j IL. Bowles, Groveton, N. IL. II
never found anything else that acted 81.
safely and quickly Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
Dangerous If Neglected.

Burns, cuts and other wounds often
fail to heal properly if neglected and
become troublesome sores. DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salye prevents such con-
sequences. Even where delay has ag.
gravated the injury DeWitt,s Witch
Hazel Salve effects cure. II had q
running sore on my leg thiri- years, .
says H. q. Hartly, Yankee wn, Ind.
"After using many remedies. | tried
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. A few
boxes healed the sore" Cures all skin
diseases. Piles yield to it at once. Be.
ware of counterfeits.-Sm Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
CHAPTER XIX.

iINCESS VERA re-
ceived General Dur
bans report with q
calmness that would
have done credit to u
veteran Of a dozen
wars. She was lying
on u couch that had
honn hcn,rI,% DOWN ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
To Wash IT Ont.

EYES," said the nristocrat, II was In.
dignant, and wrote him that the
clandcstine marriage of our son to his
daughter was a blot on the family
scntcheon. and his only reply was to
send me an advertisement Of q new
brand of soap he is just putting on the
market"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
Lovers quarrels are popular because
it is such fun making up.'
A Revelation

If You will make inquiry it will be a
revelation to you how many succumb
to kidney or bladder troubles IN one
form or another. If the patient is not
beyond medical aid, Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure. II never disappoints.
Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
Wants Others to Know

81 have used DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for constipation and torpid liver
and they are all right. l am glad to in
dorse them for think when we find a
good thing we ought to let Others know
IL writes Alfred Heinze, Quincy, Ill.
They never grippe or distress. Sure.
safe pills, Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

What Is FoleY's Kidney Cure?
Answer: 1t is made frnm prescription
of leading Chicago physician, and one
of the most eminent in the country.
The ingredients are the purest that
money can buy, and are scientifically
combined to get their utmost Value
Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

odd Multiu,iil!on is afraid that s,me
day he may b. pour"
What gives him that idca?"
His daughters husbands. Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley's
Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys and
will positively cure all forms of kidney
and bladder disease. 1t strengthens
tho whole system. 81 Ward
Ths earnest Christian lives in a con.
tinued state of repentance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for asthma, bronchitis and
oarseness.-Denlon & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can safely be given to
children. IL Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
Will Cure Consumption.

A; A. llerren, Finch, Ark, writes,
"Foley's Honey and Tar is the hest
preparation for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. know that it has cured con.
sumption in the first stages denton
Il Ward,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
A Lesson In Health.

Stealing is lot confined to taking the
product of mems hands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

Meat originally meant any kind Of
food,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
CHAPTER Xxx.
THE REAL BATTLE OF aREDsKov.

ETCHIKOFT sat be-
hind a table on which
lay Il revolver ready
to his hand.
81 did not UNDER
stand your communi-
cation" said Getchl-
kolf, but II you have
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21
CHAPTER XVIII.
TILE CARS TERMS.
OR five succeeding days

JR I'VE succeeding Guys
there was no glimpse
of the sun. The rain
was not violent, but
enough fell to keep
the roads impossible
and to drench the be-
siegers. Rumors Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

Duty we'll done is the seed from
whence springs the flower of pleasure
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

ion never heard of any one using
Eoiey's Honey AMI Tar not being satls-
fed Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

Water sufficient to cover one acre one
inch decD will weigh 101 tons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

True friendship says little and does
much.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-21

Some creature that wear trousers are
only called men through courtesy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-23
THE CIPHER EXPLAINED.
CDiagrlm Showing How the Cryptogram
Is Obtaiued)

arm \ is fixed to this disc at any
letter chosen by the generals arbi-
rarily, say 4. ibis dis" g -,.ruv,
round by vork.1s rne millh"ad b.
In the cipFar wheel the le'1+"s :
the keyworj -Jr-c d. - nut
nAe,oge are taken from the outer
ing, the letters of the cipher mes
sage being read in the inner ring.
Take the famous message sent by
Sir Redvers Butler to Sir George
White at Ladysmith. Suppose tina;
he keyword is March" and that
Sir Bedvers said: Il have been re.
pulsed" which it now appears were
iot his words. First write the words
Of the true message, next the key
word, repeated as often as required
as below:
,HANEBEENREPULSED.-TeXt.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 49, Key.
word.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. - Cipher.
The cryptogram is obtained in this
way: Set the arm of the cipher wheeI
tfl - vi AAlN lNufE W uttl anu at the III
Letter of the keyword in the outer
wheel. Take out at once for the whole
message the cipher letter of the inner
wheel corresponding TO the true letter.
on the outer wheel which appear abov,
the first letter Of the keyword when
ever it occurs.
For instance, the first letter of tn,
ksyword is NJ. Above all the Ms wi,
be the letters b + E W L L NJ, and il
viii be found that by setting the arm
at a in the inner wheel the correspond
ing letters on the outer wheel will b,
E L los SF. Then, by turning the
outer ring to (the second letter OF
the keyword), another set of cipher
letters are obtained.
CoLdnue the same with all the letters
of thS keyword. and the cipher as in
the tlIrd line viii be obtained. Thus
no person could decipher any message
unless IN possession of the keyword.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-23
THE MILAN LIAR.
Comes to Life Again and Tells Another
Remarkable Tale.


Up in Tennessee. a few wears ago.
says the New Orleans Times-Dem-
ocrat, there was a young man who be-
came known 20 the newspapers Of the
country as the Milan Liar, because Of
the stories he sent out from Milan. a
small town in the western part Of the
state. His name was Chambers. In
1895 Chambers, who had moved to
Nashville,wro patheticletter to his
friends and relatives, saying he was
tired Of life and had thrown himself
from the bridge which spans the Cum
berland at the Tennessee capital. No
body believed it. The following, sent
out from Jackson, Mississippis capt.
tai, would seem to indicate that the
Milan Liar is stillliving and athis old
tricks.
George Lee, a negro fagman, was
sent down the Illinois Central rail
road, several miles south Of jackson
on some tagging duty last night.
George went to sleep with his feet on
the rails, and a train passed that way
during hisnap When Georgeawoke
be was puzzled to notice that his feet
were off, as he says henever heard any
train and there was no train in sight
when he discovered his loss.
Henry Addison, another flagman.
who was detailed to duty near the
same section, was wiser than George.
Henry went to sleep with his head on.
the rail, in consequence of which the
south-bound train came along and
bounced over Henry's head, but did
no further damage than to cause its
wearer the loss Of his nap.
Chambers may have thrown him
self from the bridge which spans the
Cumberland, but he left his spirit be-
hind him and the same seems to have
found Judgment in the Mississippi
capital
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-23
ANDREW JOBNSON'S GOOSE.
Relic of the Cobbler - Presidents Jour
neyman Days in South Carolina


There is an interesting historical
relic in Laurens, S. c. tits a tailor's
goose used by President Andrew
johnson when he worked at his trade
as a journeyman in the then little
village Of Laurens. Johnson went to
Laurens when he was II years old.
He entered a shop there and worked
for two years. just before the end
Of that time tradition says that he
proposed to Miss Sallie Hance, a beau
tiful young woman who worked in
the same shop. His proposal was re-
jected, and soon after johnson went
to Greenville. Tenn. There he was
married to Miss Eliza McCardle, a
young lady Of culture and refinement,
who taught him how to write. When
he left Laurens he left in the shop all
his working tools, among them the
goose. Miss Hance used the goose,
and afterward gayeittoaMiss Marian
Simmons, who had entered the shop
after Johnson had left. Miss Sim
mons bequeathed it to her niece, Mrs.
Shirley B. Whatley, in whose posses
sion ii now is.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-23

Gillian peace compromise, is now in
his seveI ty-third year, but is said to
be POSSESSED of vigor and agility
comparable with those of a man half
his years. In the Pan-American con
gress, which has just happily com
promised the Chilian objection to ar.
bitration, the influence of President
Diaz has been powerful and fruitful
In all his strenuous labors with the
Gillian delegates he has been as one
with the delegates from the United
States. Although primarily the sol
der and the man of camp and field.
presidents Diaz has shown himself
practically the very architect of Mex
ico's greatness as a nation. and while
he is feared by the Mexicans, he is
loved by them likewise. His is tho
most stable of the Latin republics.
For nearly 25 years he has ably and
wisely guided the fortunes of his
country, and his recent high endeay-
or for permanent peace iri South and
Central America arc a notable test-
monial to his sagacity and the sound
ness of his policies in general