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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Apple growers through the country
lose annually many trees from the raw
ages of the apple tree borer There are
TWO species, one of which is known as
the fiat-headed horer and the other the
round-headed borer. Both are shown
IN the accompanying Illustration. By
taking proper precautlon many apple
trees could be saved if watched care
fully.
All trees should be closely examined
early in the fall, when the young lar
vac or worms, if present, may be de-
tected by the dscoloration of the bark,
which sometimes has flattened and
dried appearance. Exuding sap and
the presence of sawdust-like castings
give the clew to their whereabouts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Grinding Up the FLOCK.

1t does not follow that because hen
lays goodly number of eggs she is
fitted to form portion of the founda-
ton of the two-hundred-egg strain, for
unless she has ancestry behind her and
has the type fairly well developed in
her. she is not likely to have progeny
that will carry on her record. AS n
general rule, it is safe TO select the
large and well-matured pullets Of the
type as the foundation. even though
they may not lay so well as the smaller
fowls of the same breed, for they are
closer to the type desired. In order to
accomplish this grading up properly a
careful record of the egg production
should be kept during the winter. as
we'll as record of the egg formatis
""a @'''" 49, """' "f those u"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
Dend I'm His Barn.

Mike Flynn, farmer about 30 years
of age, was found dead i'll his barn. He
and his mother lived on a farm about
three miles south of riverside and the
other afternoon she went to neighbours.
leaving him at home. His mother came
home about dark. Not finding him at
home, she supposed he had gone to n
neighbours. The following morning the
mother went to the barn and found him
lying dead by the side of one of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

How many dairymen can tell how
many pounds of milk each cow gives,
the percentage of butter fat in each
cows milk and the average for the
herd, how many pounds of butter to
each hundred pounds of milk, how
much 1t costs to feed each COW, how
much it costs to make pound of but
ter and few things like that? Yet
this is just what many up TO date dairy
men know to a nicely. A scale, a Bah
cock test, lead pencil and a little
brains are the chief requisites.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
carlyon rose somewhat heavily.

An. well, he cried, I've made an
idiot of myself for nothing"
For nothing? Am nothing?"
The young man paused. something
in Millicent's dancing eyes awoke COM
prehension in his mind, absolutely un-
used as he was to the bewitching CO.
quetriesN Of the sex capricious.
You're not laughing at me. MILL
cent?" he asked soberly.
Millicent grew grave in a moment.
no, you dear, darling old simpleton."
she answered in a voice that made Carl
yon's pulses quicken; there. how does
that strike you for lead?'
And that was all Dick Carlyon's WOO
iug.-Cnicago Tribune,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
oldest Postmaster in Iowa.

Postmaster L. S. Cowles, in charge of
the stamp store of the United States at
Campton, lays claim to having the Oldest
dated commission as postmaster in Iowa
on which lie is still doing business. His
commission was signed on Sept. l, 1857,
by Aaron V. Brown, Postmaster General
in the administration of James Buchan-
an. From that date to the present
Cowles has been continually postmaster
at his office, and no effort has ever been
made to disturb him because the office
paws very little.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
State librarians Report Filed.


State Librarian Brigham has filed with
the Governor his completed report, the
twenty-eighth biennial one from the State
librarian. The report was filed in part
some weeks ago, but was withdrawn for
modification to enable the librarian to
confer with the board of library trustees.
The feature of the report is the recon-
mendation for an appropriation of $780,
600 to complete the historical building,
where place is desired for the miscella-
neous part of the State library. 1t is
asked that the position Of cataloguer for
the library and historical department. be
created instead Of reviewing the appFo-
priation Of $4,000 for cataloguing the
State library. Another change request
ed is the creation Of the Office Of ste1iog-
rapher and bookkeeper at liberal sal
airy. 1t is asked that the travelling IL
brary be placed under the charge of the
library commission. The report shows
there are now 71,610 Volumes in the
State library, not counting Ais volumes
which have been removed to the State
historical building. The grand total of
books In the law, miscellaneous, travel
ing and historical library Is S9,547.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

and the eggs from this selected lot only
used for hatching. From continuance
of this selecting each season, wedding
out those that fall behind the record
md adding those that Improve, with
the mating by cocks from eggs laid by
hens with equally good egg records,
one will be able itf two OF three seasons
to come very close to the two-hundrcd-
egg strain
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Gov.-elect Cummins has made an off,
cial announcement of all the appoint
ments in his office. The list is as an
nounced before, including Garrett for
pardon clerk, and the only new name
added is that of A. S. Draper Of Des
Moines for general clerk. He does not
take his place until the first of next
April, and until that time E. P. Davies
of Davis County will be general clerk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
He Could Wait.

Here's the devil to pay" exclaimed
the old man. coming in with handful
of bills.
Don't worry about him, dear" said
the wife. He knows that you'll settle
with him hereafter. Atlanta Constitu.
tiOn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Some people think they are good be-
cause they are sorry when they are bad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

Forty-fvc Senators are married, Sena-
tor Blanchard is a widower, and Brigh-
ton of Fairfield, Dowell of Des Moines.
Crossley of Wintcrset and Whine of
Humboldt are single. Eighty-six House
members are married. Calderwood of
Scott, Cassell. of jefferson and Stratton
of Montgomery are widowers Christian
son of Hamilton, Eiker Of Decatur. Furry
of Hardin, Hamann of Scott, Hilsinger
of jackson, Langan of Crawford, Mar
shall of Lee, Meservey of Webster. Sprin-
ger of Buchanan and Walden of Wayne
eleven in all-are single.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08
~ 8
HOG WATERING DEVICE.

line. Barrel A should be covered with
litter to prevent freezing.-Iowa Home
stead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

The appointment of Gov. Shaw will
give the State of Iowa an extraordinary
influence on the finances of the nation.
which is the more singular in view of the
fact that Iowa is largely an agricultural
State and has no large cities or financial
Institutions. The State, however. will
have the Secretary of the Treasury and
the director of the mint, while over in
the Senate Mr.. Allison is probably the
most influential man in the upper house
of Congress, so far rs financial matters
are concerned. To cap the climax the
Speaker of the House, who controls all
legislation, including that on financial
matters, is also from Iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-08

There are eighty-four Republicans and
sixteen Democrats in the House and thir-
ty-nine Republicans and eleven Demo-
crats in the Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
MUST NOT Drink
WHILE ON DUTY
Ground and Buildings Committee
Passes Drastic Measures.
CITY ENGINEERS AUTHORITY
May Discharge Any Emp'oye Caught
Drinking While on Duty at Any OF
the Public Buildings or Parks.
TaIly.ho Ride Enjoyed.
CITY ENGINEERS AUTHORITY

At meeting Of the Grounds and Build
iBgs Committee. held yesterday after
noon at o'clock in the City Hall, Nick
McGiffen. the janitor, who was recently
suspended on charges preferred by City
Engineer Cutshaw and Sergeant-at-Arms
Ruskeli for being intoxicated while on
duty. was reinstated after mature delib-
Grafton upon his case. Immediately fol-
lowing this action a drastic masure as
to city employees drinking while on duty
was passed by the committee.
AS a result of this measure the City
Engineer is empowered with authority
to discharge any employee caught drink
Ing while on duty at any of the public
buildins or parks of the city
G. J. Woefel. superintendent OF the
Stewart Iron Works, which company has
the contract for building the new Jail.
was present at the meeting yesterday at
ternoon to place before them his side Of
the controversy with the City Engineer
in regard to a misunderstanding about a
certain portion of the contract. The con-
tractors are of the opinion that they are
not required TO install a cooking and
heating apparatus, while Colonel Cut
shaw thinks that under the contract this
is required of the company.
Owing to the fact that Colonel cutshaw
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
NEGRO | NCHED
BY OREGON MOB
No Masked Men in the Party and
Everything Was Done in
Broad Daylight.
nv Associated Press.

MARSHFfELD, ORE, Sept. 1s.-Alonzo
tucker, a negro, who assaulted Mrs.
Dennis near Libby yesterday, was lynch
ed to-day. A body of coal miners. heav-
ily armed. marched into town last eve
ming. The marshal. who had Tucker in
custody. attempted to take him from Jail
Just as the miners entered. and rush
was made for the negro. He managed to
give his custodian the slip, jumped un-
der the wharf into the mud flats, and
eluded both officers and members until
to-day.
The miners stationed armed guards at
every point of egress from the city The
patrol was kept up all night and at one
time there was talk of lynching the Of
ticer who allowed Tucker to escape
Every corner of the town was searched
and finally two boys located the fugitive
under a store.
The boys fred at him with air guns
and drove him from his hiding place AS
he emerged. ball from rifle cut mn
in the right leg. He ran into store ana
was found by the miners who started 90
hang him In the store, but they decided
to take him to the scene OF the crime.
start was made but the negro dled
from his wounds, and the mob hanseo
the body to a beam on the southern
NlarshaIfieId bridge. Not a masked man
was in the crowd. and everything was
done i'm broad daylight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
CONFEDERATE SPONSORS
Fair Maids from High!and-Mr. We's'
Sells His Farm.
fsnccio, Dispatch to The Times.


LEXINGTON. VA. September b
THOMAS w. Smith, OF Suffolk, Va, Grand
Commander of the Grand Camp of Viz
oini, Confederate Veterans, on the nom
ination of Assistant nspector-Generai J.
scott Moore. has appointed as sponsor
from the Tenth District to the meeting
Of the Grand Camp in Wytheville, Va,
October 22d to 18th, Miss Josephine Ste
plerson. of Monterey Va, and as maid
Of honor Mss Mamie j. sterrett, Oh
Hull. Highland county, Va
Miss Stephenson is a daughter OF Lieu
tenant Lucien II. Stephenson. of Compa-
ny G. Fourteenth Virginia Cavalry, and
is Young lady of charming personality
Miss Sterrett is the daughter of Mr.. SAM
ucl w. Sterrctt, Of Highland county.
and is a niece of Sheriff Thomas a. Ster-
1ett of RockbIidge county. She is a
very attractive young lady of gracious
manners.
Mr.. ]. Z. Weist. of near East Lexins-
ton, has sold his farm the old LeybuIn
estate, to Mr.. w Henry Clements. the
price paid being $4,000 cash. The farm
contains fifty acres. besides a splendid
mansion house. Possession will be given
,he last of October Mr.. Weist will re-
turn TO PENNSYLVANIA where he lived
before coming to Rocllbridge a few years
ago,
Mr.. Robert E. Hutton, of the Hutton
Electrical Engineering Company. Of Bal
timore and Lexington. is now at Lewis
l,,:rc. w Va. where he has secured the
contract for lighting the LewisburS Ee-
male Institute now under course of erec-
ton. Mr. William G. Mcdowell. of Lex
ington, is the experimenting architect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19

that States liabilities for the bonded
debt assumed by Virginia before the Gre
alton OF West Virginia, has awakened
some interest in the outside public IN
regard to this long-standing matter IL
now seems as if the Virginia Debt Com
mission would he In position TO act FOR
iwo-thirds OF the bonds referred to in
the Mccullough act of ISIS have come
under the control of ono firm, namely
Messrs Brown Brothers e Company, OF
New York. This firm also controls a
majority OF the bonds referred to under
the other acts of the Virginia Lcgisla-
ture In reference TO this settlement
1t is therefore possible for the Debt
Commission TO act In accordance with the
provisions of these acts. The idea that
has been abroad in Wall Street that
there was any requirement for the bonds.
or any part of them. to be necessarily
bought. is erroneous. The whole idea OF
the Virginia legislative acts was simply
to insure a sufficient number of bonds
being deposited IN the hands of some one
person or company to prevent any just
contention being raised as TO the terms
upon which the settlement, If any, should
be made. AS a matter of fact. there are
over one thousand different depositors
on the books Of NessTs. Brown Brothers
&, Co. many of whom are original hold
ers from The first creation of the bonds
and many more acquired their bonds
prior 10 the act of 1875. An interesting
legal question Is raised in the minds of
some lawyers as 10 what method the
Debt Commission Of Virginia can pursue
III order TO validate Virginia's claim for
a proportIonate settlement against West
virginia There seems to he. however,
no doubt that West Virginia is equitably
and morally liable to pay her fair share
OF the Indebtedness which was created
largely for her benefit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
TAKE TALLEY DOWN
Plan on Foot to Harmonic the Repub>
cans Here.

Plan on Foot to Harmonic the Repub>
licans Here.
The leaders of the two factions OF the
Republican party in this city and district
were comforting in the Custom
House with the view of reaching
a compromise which: will to some eS
tent heal the breach which had It's cut
mination in the nomination OF two can
didates for Congress at the west Polnt
Convention on Wednesday,
Some of those who have talked the
matter over representing the two tao
tons are United States Marshal. Nor
gan Treat and Mr.. Edgar Allan, Jr., who
led the forces of their respective wings
a. West Point yesterday.
While the terms of the proposed com
promise have not Yet been definitely
agreed upon. it is believed that they VIII
be fixed in few days and will call Tor
the taking down of .Parson W. =.
Tailey. who was named by the outs
and for reorganization of the
party in this city on lines which Will
give some recognition to the Williams
Allan-Russell faction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
DANIELS AMATEURS
One of the Best Local Shows Ever
Presented Here.

a crowd OF representative citizens, who
filled Saenger Halle to overlooking and
who sat through five acts, were most
agreeahly surprised and pleasantly enter
tanned by the splendid performance given
by the pupils OF Daniels School of Act
ing in The Hoosier' last night The
pupils We're assisted by Mr.. Daniels and
some of his instructors. They displayed
q degree of histrionic talent worthy many
professional, and in addition to the lib
elal applause there were several curtain
calls.
The piece itself has some merit in it,
but the story was one along the old
n.elo dramatic line. and rehearsed the
trials of a heart-broken wife, the pertidy
of villain, the snags in q true love
affair, and the efforts of a stern par
ent' to break Off the match The com
edy element was good and in the hands
of capable performers.
1t was hard to distinguish the anna
teurs from the professionals. so well up
was each one in his lines and in his
stage business. The thorough training
given by Mr.. Daniels was apparent in the
manner in which each performer handled
himself.
Hesides the play there were several spe-
ClaltleS introduced Dy MISS 11dSSan, Mr..
Joe Hurst and Mr.. Daniels.
The occasion was the opening of the
Daniels School for the season. The cast
follows. and so we'll did each one carry
out the part that it is hard to tell which
deserves special mention:
Salem Towne, the Hoosier,
Melville Daniels
Mark Duploy, cool and cruel,
Lonnie Wilson
Martin Beckwith, a New York banker.
J. F. May
shad Kershaw, the Tavern Keeper.
T. W. Evans
Algy Fitzallen Dude. N. Carter.
Billy, handy TO have around,
II E. ]. Bruce.
Tough Ben. a hard citizen..Joe E. Hurst
Policeman Johnson, always on time,
r. S. Barlow
Slippery Te,e............I. n. Carter.
Daisy Beckwith, true-hearted girl.
Miss Abon Hassan.
Madeline, deserted wife.
Miss Pattie V. 1saacs.
Mrs Hudda Towne. not young. but still
charming. Miss PHYLLIS Grimm.
Evelyn. Clementina. two city girls,
Miss Mary Anderson. Miss Lois Cole
Old Kitchen. terror. Miss Lois Cole
Sultan, Nikado. ............By themselves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
NO MORE HAY TO BALTIMORE
Embargo on Shipments Because OF
Congestion in Mount Clare Yards.
fSpecial Dispatch to The Times)

BALTIMORE. September 1S-The Bal
tmore and Ohio HIS laid an embargo
on further shipments of nay to Baltimore
over its lines. A notice TO this effect was
sent 10 the Chamber OF Commerce to-day,
and no further consignnents of hay for
Baltimore viii be received Until the en-
bargo has been raised
The reason for this is that the Mount
Glare yards. which are the receiving
point for hay here. are now filled to
overlooking. Consignees have not re-
moved it promptly, and the congestion
makes blockade TO further traffic.
Larger quantities OF hay have heen
shipped to Baltimore this year than
usual.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
TALK LESS: DO MORE
Sound Advice of President of National
Negro Baptist Convention.
CBy Associated Press)

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, Sept. s.-The
feature Of the morning session Of the
National Negro Baptist Convention was
the report on foreign missions, which
dwelt especially on the need of aggres-
sive mission work in Africa though the
commission discountenanced the Idea OF
American negroes moving to Africa to
reside, and added that the American ne
gro is in better condition than the negro
in any other part of the world In his
address Rev. f. c. Morris, president of
the convention, urged the negroes to tax
less about what they are going to do and
accomplish more.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
NEWS OF RAILROADS
Annual Report of Norfolk and Weste
Heavy Traffic on All Roads.


President F. ]. kimball is now send
ing out the sixth annual report of the
Norfolk and Western for the year end
in June so. which was submitted by the
Board of Directors of the company at
their annual meeting held in Philadel-
phia. September 3.
The total length of line in operation at
the close of the fiscal year was 1,6So
miles. 2,630,61a passengers We're carried
during the year, an increase Of 256.lIo.
Revenue from passengers, S22,3i94lo.sS
an increase of So. SS5.4S. 12,2S6, 100 tons
of freight We're hauled. an increase OF
9o4 ,nSS tons. Revenue from freight IN
creased SS1.OSa 162 At the close or the
year the company's equipment consisted
of 20 passenger engines, 397 freight en-
gines. 30 switch engines, e4S passenger
cars, 1909 freight cars. 521 maintenance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
ACOOD WORK
williamsburg Real Estate Men Make
Agricultural Exhibit in Wisconsin.

(Specinl Dispatch TO The Tfmes)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, September IS
Mr.. T. w. Roberts and Mr.. A II. Sharp,
two williamsburg real estate men. are
preparing several boxes of corn. pump
kins. wheat, oats. potatoes and many
other things to send as an exhibit at the
Lane county fair at Madison. Wis.
Among the articles which he will send is
a pumpkin weighing one hundred pounds
even. The largest ever raised in this
section OF the county before.
Mrs. John L. Mercer left Wednesday
morning for Richmond, where she will
he joined by her daughter. Miss Jean
Mercer. After spending few days in
Richmond they will proceed to Bedford
county, where they will remain several
weeks visiting friends
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19

was unable to remain at the meeting
final consideration was put off until this
morning at 10 O'Clock, at which time the
question will be given most thorough
consideration
Prior to going into regular session Com
mltteeman Hicks gave the committee
free trip over the city in his tally-ho,
all of the parks and public buildings be-
ing Inspected All We're found to be in
first class condition. and upon return to
the City Hall. Mr.. Hicks was extended
a vote of thanks. Mr.. Pollock was con-
graduated upon the excellent manner in
which he footed the horn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
MARSHALL THE ORATOR
Annual Reunion of Tennessee and Vir-
ginia Veterans.

Especial piapsttrn The 7imes)
BRISTOL, TENN. September 1S.-The
annual reunion of the Confederate vet
Grams of Upper East Tennessee ana
Southwest Virginia was held here today
under the auspices Of the Fulkerson
Camp. There We're about 500 veterans,
and three times as many OF their friends
in attendance.
Music was furnished by the Bristol
Military Band.
Herbert C. Peters. of Bristol delivered
abe address of welcome
The address Of the day was delivered
ny cx-ccngressnan James ". Marshall,
more Familiarity known in the Ninth Vir-
sinla District, which he formerly repre-
scented, as Cyclone Jim
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
of way ana cabin cars and Z harbor

OF way ana cabin cars ana : haroor
barges.
There is every promise that the fall
business with Richmond wholesale
houses. manufacturing plants. foundries
ard furnaces is to exceed any previous
year in the city's history Fall business
is just opening up. From now until De
cember will be the great rush From .t 7
statements made by the freight and straf-
fic men OF the several railroads going
out of the city to a Leader reporter this
morning there is every indication that al !
records will be broken in the amount Oh
business handled in the next two months,
One gentleman, a railroad official, said
his road would be pressed from now o. on
for cars and equipment to handle the
business of Richmond shippers
He said he had made careful inves-
tigation Of the conditions and what they
promise in fall business that he might
be prepared for the demand. and had
found every business house in the city
rushed with orders two and three months
in advance. This years business, in
his opinion. Will be unprecedented.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Lived TO be Ninety>one.

tSpccial Dispatch to The Timeso
LEXINGTON. VA, September lS.-Mrs.
REYNOLDS died at her nome, near Den
rlark, Tuesday, and was buried We'd
nesday at Collarstown. She was past
rincty-one years OF age Her death was.
due TO old age.
a large family of children, sons and
laushtcrs survive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Services at Beth Ahaba.

The new choir at Beth Ahaba will sins
Tonight for the first time. Rabol Ed
ward n. Calisch will begin MS sermons
AZ the same time, his subject tonight
ha;nr "A Foreword'' and tomorrow
morning why Should Judaism Persist:
The service tonight will be at CLOCK,
and that tomorrow morning at hal1-
past 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-19
Governor VIII Not Act.

C3y Associated PTess.)
JACKSON. MISS, September 1S.-Gov-
ernor Longino. in an open letter to-day,
refuses 10 call the Legislature of the
State in special session in order to re-
peal the ''co-insurance' clause on cot
tor, which has caused much discussion
and dissatisfaction for some time.