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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

corps in that city. Chief Bonner was
appointed to the important position
nearly year ago, and in that time has
worked wonders with the material he
had on hand as a foundation.
Hugh Bonner has been in the fire de-
partment since 1853, and when but lad
lie ran with the Lady Washington en-
CINE company, No. 40, In New York. In
1861 he was made foreman in the
company and served with ii until 1865.
when the paid department was organ
lied and Bonner was at once appointed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
Farm Managers Wanted.

We doubt il there is greater demand
in any business than exists among peo-
pie owning large farms or having large
holdings of real estate which they de-
sire to have managed la progressive
and up-to-date manner. We do not re-
fer to extensive areas, where a manager
would only have to direct the work, but
to farms where the manager has not
only the oversight, including the hiring
of other help and selling the products,
but also is expected to go into the field
and lead in the various kinds of work
carried on there. In fact, he must do
as thousands of successful farmers are
doing today upon their own farms In
looking after everything and anticipat-
ing the various emergencies that are
liable to arise in the growing of crops
and feeding stock and being prepared
to meet them.-Alirror and Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

While the lima bean is grown in veg
+ctablc gardens for local or home use in
nearly every State in the Union, Its cul-
ture OIL an extensive scale as CONNER
eial product is confined to California.
In Ventura County, in the southwestern
portion of the State, and in counties
adjacent thereto on the Pacific coast,
between 10000 and $4,000 acres are de-
voted to the lima bean industry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
semi-tropical spiders that are 50 numer-

semi-tropical spiders that are so numer-
Gus. On this account 1t is called 'nan-
duti,' an Indian name which means spi-
der web. This industry may be of Ser
vice to American trade. There is scarce
W dealer in Paraguay who would not
purchase American goods If it We're not
so difficult to get draft on the United
States. This is due TO the fact that
nearly all the experts go to Europe.
"Some of the principal lace-makers,
however" says Consul Ruliin, accord
/, ing to the Washington Star, "have
agreed to give the benefit of all their
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Where 1t is not practical to soak
grain for hogs the animals can be kept
In thrifty condition by furnishing a
succulent feed like corn silage or roots
of some Kind. When green feed is not
available, something of this sort Is abb
solutely necessary for best results. OF
course, hogs will live and do fairly
well on corn alone, but are not always
profitable unless given some other kind
of feed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

BILE is most suitable In the preparation
of a soil for wheat the following year,
while few prefer late fall blowing in
preparing soil for corn. One advant-
age of getting soil plowed in the fall
is that the spring crop may be put In
much earlier, as the soil dries out much
more quickly. 1t is seldom profitable
to burn stubble, as most Of our soils
are In need of humus. 1t Is not always
practicable to plow rolling lands in the
fall. as they are much more apt to
wash.-Iowa Homestead.
Testing Wheat Varieties.
The Ohio Experiment Station during
the past ten years has tested thirty-four
differently named varieties Of wheat.
The Penquite's Velvet Chaff is used as
a standard by which to test the yield.
and every third plot is sown with that,
and as the yield rises above or falls be-
low that, the productlyeness and the
value are estimated. During the ten
years test the Mealy has made the best
showing, having had an average yield
of AS bushels per acre greater than
the Velvet Chaff. The Poole, Red Rus
sian and Harvest King are decided to
be the same variety, and they have
ranged from 3 1-3 to 3X bushels better
than the Velvet Chaff. the Gypsy 3N
bushels better, and Early Ripe 311a bush.
els better than Velvet Chaff. Yet they
class the Poole next to the Mealy, per-
haps because 1t has been longer tested,
or because 1t stands up better than the
Gypsy or Early Ripe.-American Guilt.
yatnr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

The Millionaire may come, but will
not his heirs tire Of the troubles and
worry Of handling the money and
scatter 1t? Flesh and blood cannot
stand the strain this class of financiers
invite. These mammoth fortunes even.
tually will return to the people in ways
never dreamed of by their creators.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

sAo +. hoA- said of q man who was a candidate LOT
office that he had stake in the country Is there stake
In the country like mothers interest in her children!
Do not the mothers the wives the sisters love the republic
well their husbands brothers? Is there any
doubt about that?
believe that step i'll human civilization has been
marked by the approach of to her just and equal
of believe that every such
proach has time purified the homes and rendered
womanood and feminine Everywhere she has
moved good" nation, CITY, household,
took lofty place where the influence did inspire
1t with heroic And when takes this and
final bringing the service of the State her purity her
devotion, her insight her faith she will only ennobe the
State. but will elevate also the home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
LAcE.mAKlNe IN PARAGUAY.
Was Taught Natives of the Country
Two Centuries Ago.


United States Consul Kuln at Asun-
cion has made Il report to the State De-
partment in regard to lace-masing in
Paraguay. "The art of lace-mak!ng by
hand" he says, sis well developed in
Paraguay. 1t was taught the natives 200
years ago by the missionaries and has
been transmitted from generation 10
generation, till it is now quite general
throughout the republic. Some towns
are devoted to making Il certain kind of
lace In one town Of 5000 or 5000 in
habItants all the women and children
md many Of the men, make lace collar
cites, handkerchiefs and ladies' ties.
Another town makes lace embroidery,
and others drawn-tlread work. such as
center pieces, tray mats, tea cloths,
dollies. etc.
The designs used in making the lace
IRE taken from the curious webs of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

The ability ones self that thing called mental disc
pne is what the college really gives 1t gives it quickly
time of life when plastic to training and by
and appliances supposedly the best adapted to effect the end
The fault of the college graduate is patent. He is not
willing begin business where the beginning namely
the back door of the But when he does begin his
mental training enables him from the back door the
front door in onequarter the time that the uneducated
must take for the same promotion.
An increasing number of college bred late years
accepting this situation They willing take their
off and begin at low place i'll factory In instances
their wise fathers propreors of the factories insisting
their beginning weigh wool in the lowest
1t simply absurd that such educated young should
supposed to stand ut disadvantage in comparison with any
body. The boy with uncultiyated mind be of
mendous mental and physical superiority stand
near them in the chances of life
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Most statements nowadays are taken
cum grano salis-wlth an allowance for
the discount. In apology for the sweep
ingness of the title of his book, Proper
ty Is Robbery" Proudhon said that he
put his price high because he knew that
lie should be beaten down.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

The largest library in the world is
the National Library of Paris, which
contains forty miles of shelves, holding
400, 900 books. There are also 49,
900 manuscripts, 100000 maps and
charts and 100000 coins and medals
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
WE ARE STANDING OVER A VOLCANO.
BY Rabbi Emil 6. Hirsch. of Chicago.

The powerful of the earth should real.
lie that we are in the midst of the same
conditions that obtained in France and
which brought on the revolution. The
rich and powerful classes in France re-
fused to take warning from what was
going on about them and relied upon the
power which they fanced they had The
revolution came like the eruption of n
volcano, and we in America should heed
the warning. The earth belongs to God
and not to individual man. Therefore,
whatever man produces should be admin
istered to the benefit of all and not for
that of the selfish few. The proper social
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

1t is good thing for the American
who is inclined to listen to the doleful
lamentations of the pesslmist to turn
away from the, army in the Philippines
for moment and look at the greater
army and mightier army described in
the annual report of the United States
Commissioner of Education, lust sub
mitted to the Secretary of the Interior.
The report of Commissioner Harris
shows that the total of pupils In the
schools, elementary, secondary and
higher, both public and private, in the
United States for the year ending June
30, 1901, was 1929, 23O, an increase of
27S,52O pupils over the previous year.
OF this number 15,T10,394 were enrolled
In schools supported by local and gener-
al taxation. If we add to this enrolment
those who attended certain special insti.
buttons like evening schools. CONNER
clal schools and schools of cookery and
of special trades and vocatIons, we have
grand total of over seventeen and
=
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

When person has left off" smok-
ing, nothing helps his resolution like n
caller who lovingly fondles cigar with
the bouquet of Chinese restaurant
and draft like soft coal fire in hard
coal furnace.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Professor WEIGH, of Johns Hopkins
University, announced ut the recent
medical congress. in London his dis.
covery of n universal virus, which is
to prevent and cure all diseases the
human flesh is heir to- Professor
WEIGH confidently declares that tho
person who is inoculated with this new
Virus twill never catch anything" 1t
is to be regretted that the professor is
not little more explicit on this point.
His broad assertion that one who has
been inoculated with the new virus
Will never catch anything is highly
encouraging, yet 1t would be more re.
assuring II he had specified that IT
would keep people from catching old
age as well as to make them immune
from mumps, small pox and appcn.
dicitis. 1t may be possible that the
long looked-for elixir of life has at last
been discovered, and the world will
anxiously await further statements
from Professor WEIGH. Also n little
proof in support of the claims made
for his virus will be very welcome.
Let us hope that all this will be speed
lily Forthcoming and that the splendid
virus which the professor expects to
put on the market will in addition to
thwarting age and disease be capable
of DETECTING automobiles and trolley
cars. If 1t covers these matters salts
factorily and Professor Welch can Sc
cure capital enough to start factory
we may prepare for everlasting life
provided the coal holds out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Fall blowing should always be deep,
er than spring blowing, because the
newer soil brought to the surface In
the fall becomes disinsegrated by the
agency of frost and is thereby better
prepared for crop production. Some
prefer to pillow twice. once just ms soon
as possible after harvest and once In
October or November. In this case the
first blowing is shallow and the second
somewhat deeper. In the great major
ity Of instances early blowing Of stub
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Fools may rush in where angels fear
TO tread, but the theatrical angel some
times backs the fools who are inclined
to rush in.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
No sympathy to Spare.

Il am going to marry your daughter,
sir" said the positive young man to the
father. "Well, you needn't come 10 me
for sympathy" replied the father; ~
have troubles of my own!,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Mango is caused by small parasite
dnsecb. Rub once a day with carbolic
acid half ounce; oil of tar, four ounces;
sulphur, four ounces; cottonseed oil,
one quart. Wash with tar soap after
three or four days.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

1t is still pretty hard to get grouchy
old men who don't like the boys their
daughters have selected as future hus-
bands to agree that arbitration is n
good thing in all cases.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
uIiteracy in Eurone.

Portugal is the most illiterate coun-
try in Europe. Sixty-sevea per cent
of It's people cannot write. In Italy
there are 80 illiterates in every 100. and
In Russia SO per cent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

How quickly celebrities are forgotten
In these strenuous days. Who was the
young lady who had the Crown Prince
of Germany going around in n circle Il
few weeks ago?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

A Chicago woman is seeking dl-
vorce from her husband who is de-
scribed as an enthusiastic amateur
pugilist. She says he was too enthu-
sastic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
drafts on The United States for the fa-
cilitation of trade, II American import
ers and dealers in handmade lace and
tlrawn-thread work should take up their
nrOduct"
MANlLA's FIRE FIGHTERS.

Excellent Department Under Famous
New York Chief.
Hugh Bonner, once New York's most
famous fire chief, has done wonders
with the Manila department, and has an
effective and very strong fire-fghtins
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

When the girl says they are engaged
and the young man says they are not
1t takes a jury to decide.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
A Brooder Attach,nent.

The brooder chicks can be let upon
the ground and yet be protected from
the cold winds by the attachment
shown. A box without top or bottom
is hooked to the side of the brooder, m
opening being cut in the side where
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
Thinrs that VIII Paw.

If there is any one thing that will help
dairymen succeed more than any other,
1t is constant use of scales and the
Babcock test on our farms. 1t will pay
any farmer to keep nm accurate record
Of the milk produced by each cow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

A lady of 40 has asked $4,000 for
damaged affections. What wclld she
have demanded at 2O
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Secretary Shaw released little over
$eo,oo0.o00 the other day. How much Of
it did you get?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
COLLEGE rucAIloN GIVES An ADVANTAGE.

1t cannot be dslied that certain grace of (epoFt
ment is acquired atrallege il boy is sincere stu
dent. Education will te in the well-informcd con
vcrsaon and selfposs,,ssoii who is conscious
that he has little at least of all human knowledge
1t probably is true that all this can be arrived nj
without tn college, but it is safe to say that it Ncr.
rarely is secured by the busy boy and hardworket
Young man who wins his way to great place witt
only the common sch Dol educntiOn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

the door of the brooder comes. The
top of the attachment is covered with
coarse cotton cloth. or sash may be
used. The cloth lets in fresh air and
the suns rays, but protects the chicks
from the cold winds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

The world has little use for a man
who does his best only when engaged
in doing others.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

The greatest evil connected with the
problem of power in the present life is
the maleducatlon of men us to the
sources from Which 1t is to be drawn
and the methods by which 1t is to be
used. The many and the prosperous are
prone to believe that power is deposit
of divine election. Finding ones self
possessed of 1t, the owner at once con-
cludes that he has been chosen Of God
to order part of the universe, dom
mate his fellows, dictate events and
deal Advertisements to those who offend
against Ills self-assumed prerogatiyes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
BUSINESS MAKES BUSINESS.
ByL. n. Shaw. Secretary of the Treasury


n business depression dissipates both organized and
I'M unorsanzed capital. Enforced deness means imam
MI cial ruin to individuals. business firms
M porations both great and small. On the contrary,
WI business prosperity inspires hopefuness encour-
w ages the individual to reach expand buy
\ more land more houses, cattle, more
~ stores. build shops embark new en-
N tcrprises 1t leads the organization of corpora
EaA TONS 1t inspires both dreams great things
coisnmations of gigantic enterprises 1t leads the
combination of capital and the organization labor
any suppose that the anthracite coal miners keep
together if there million OF employment and
their families begging for bread?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
BREACH OF PROMISE ACTIONS.
BY Margaret N. caidwen.

One cannot help feeling, of course, that girl who
has been engaged perhaps for several years to man
only to be cast aside when someone more attractv,
appears upon the scene, deserves some compensa
ton, not only account of the shock to her feel
ings, but alSo account of her blghted prospects
During the time she engaged, probably severa
chances of marriage may have presented themselves
to her. These, however, would naturally be refused
she would expect her cngngement ultimately IL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
WoMAN,s RlenI TO lie BALLoI


Dy UHItcu 5ruteS ScHHtoF ucUTgc II Ho"f'
A person to he entitled to share in the
government of State or country ought to
love the State, ought to desire its welfare
and ought to be able to judge of the
characteristics of the persons presented
for their suffrage and of the wisdom or
folly of the measures which are proposed
from time to time before the people. Can
you think of any other qualification than
interest in the republic, love of the reruo-
lie, capacity to choose its servants and ca
pacity to judge the measures upon which
its welfare is to depend? 1t used to be
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

After people have been sick as long
as six months, they are in the discour-
aged condition that makes money for
any medicine vender who comes along.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Sixty miles in sixty minutes was the
record made by Mr.. Spencer, the aero
naut in balloon with (which lie as
cended at Morley. Yorkshire, and came
to earth near Thirsk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

ita, the highest in the history of the
country. This army of seventeen million
youngsters is the hope of the republic.
1t is the invincible defense Of our insti-
tutions and of our democracy. No other
army on the globe is comparable to it
as force for civilization and us bull
wark for free and popular government
A report of the Commissioners of
prisons in England which was issued
recently pays particular attention to
the case Of young offenders between
the ages Of 10 and 81 1t is said that
under the existing law there is ade-
quate provision for those of a more
tender age, excellent results having
been attained through the present in.
dustrial and reformatory school sys-
ten. But every person above 16 is an
adult for the purpose OF the criminal
law. and the classification leads to seri.
GUS mistakes. Discussing the question
the report says: Figures have shown,
and the committee of 1894 have testi-
fled, that the age between 16 and q is
essentially the criminal age, and that
from criminals of this age the profess
fiiiisSss criWinal of later years is gen
Grated. It is khown-sslsc to students
of human nature that this age IS a
particularly plastic age, and that the
habit which may lead to crime or vir-
tue cannot be said to be fully formed
before the age of 81" Starting with
these premises the report argues tina,
separate treatment is required for the
particular class of criminals referred
to. Their discipline should be different
from that of old offenders, and earnest
efforts should be made to reform them.
Aside from the special care which
should be given them In prison it is
necessary that supervision should be
had over them after their discharge,
and that Il sufficiently long period of
time should be prescribed during which
they would be made amenable to
healthy Influences. The first of these
needs, 1t is said, has been supplied by
the benevolent and phllanthropic action
of body of gentlemen who have lately
formed themselves into an association
for the distinct purpose of dealing with
these cases on discharge" For the
other, action by Parliament is request
ed, SHOULD it become satisfied by the
result of the experiment that is being
made that the existing system of n sue
cession of short sentences for young
criminals is ineffective and mischiev.
Gus, and that better results can be
obtained II power were given to the
courts to commit for long periods to
the care of the state young criminals
who are shown by their antecedents to
be graduating for course of 'profes
sionar crime"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

The latest is n storage battery trust.
Let US hope it may succeed before the
end of another century in finding n
storage battery that will store.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
RELIGION is NOT DECLINING.
BY winiam z. Curtis. Washington Correspond

The reports show that the churches of the
United States were never so numerous, SO prosper
GUS well attended. The growth in memmbcr-
ship, wealth and contributions for charity, missions
and other religious work rapid and
the figures show that it more than keeps pace with
the increase in population. There We're so
many Sunday schools; the attendance is larger than
ii ever was, compared with the population, and
religious ORGANIZATIONS like the Y. NJ. G. A.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Every man has right to work, but
the other fellow too often forgets 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

A soon as the sick shoemaker is able
to work he Is on the mend,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

the Christian Endea the Epworth League and The
Kings Daughters showed much
activity. Local mission work in the cities home mission
work in isolated sections of the is extended
and thorough than it the funds contributed by
different denominations foreign missions church erection
education end similar have been larger per capita
ing the last than before in the history
Christian religion and the sale of Bibles during years
the book market.
This is the story OF the census and it confirmed
hy who attend live church, There dead
churches just there stupid preachers hut in those
am familiar with in Washington and New York almost
impossible to obtain sitting
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

President Roosevelt has ordered de-
nnartment chiefs to make the govern
4 lllellel - n,aicr. He must want
to have some of them rt!f(,lHnn