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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
OF INTEREST IN IOWA
4 DIARY OF NOTEWORTHY HAP.
PENINGS.
New.boy win. Sui. Asain.. Father
Visitors BANQUET In Sewer at Wa
terioo-unknowns Blow Up Unpopu-
lar Dam West Liberty Man Held Up.

A Judgment for $4,000 was granted
to Moses Jacobs in the District Court in
Des Moines against his own father.
Moses has been n newsboy on the Des
Moines streets the last twenty-five years.
He was emancipated by his father when
q boy. His daily earnings were taken
to his mother, who buried them in the
cellar till they amounted to $25. 900. Then
she died and the father dug up the
wealth and within six weeks married an
other woman. A portion of the sum has
been put into the business of the young
man and home bought with more. The
son agreed in court to let his father have
the homestead, but secured Judgment
against his stepmother for $1,000, sum
given her by the elder Jacobs when he
married
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

| AS rule growers of raspberries ant
biackberries do their annual pruning
In the fall, particularly If they follow
the plan of summer pinching back.
The idea is in fall pruning to cut back
canes that are making very rapid
growth, which is not likely to mature
before cold weather. II cut back In
the fall. these canes will heal over and
are not likely to winter-kill great
deal. In sections where the winters
are severe and the canes are likely to
kill back during the winter, the fall
pruning may not be desirable. unless,
as stated. the growth is not likely to
mature before cold weather. Under
such conditions, the pruning may be
left undone until spring, when one can
readily determine how much to cut
back by the length of canes that has
been winter-killed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Farm Notes,

fnTm INOteS. y
The farms of the United States cover
S41 100000 acres and employ nearly
10,5OO.00O people.
Tie total income of all American
farmers last year was about five and
one-half million dollars
1.-THE upper ear on the stalk for seed
corn" seems to be the verdict from
some Rhode Island trials.
Golden Bantam sweet corn is spoken
Of MS comparatively new small vari-
ETY. well suited to the home garden.
1t requires the labor of about ten
millions of men and women for nine
months Of the year to harvest all the
crops of the world.
Manitoba is the greatest wheat-rais-
ing country in the world. 1t yields
twenty-five bushels to the acre; North
Dakota yields only thirteen.
Kansas manufactures binding Irvine
at her State penltentiary as check
on the binding Irvine trust, which has
often advanced the price of Irvine 30
per cent at harvest time.
The Minnesota Irvine plant, at the
Saltwater penitentiary. In which half
the prisoners are employed, sells Irvine
to the farmers of the State at cents
a pound less than the market price of
the trust The seven million pounds
that are to be produced this year have
all been scld.
An egg.laying race is in progress at
the Agricultural College of Australia, in
which the American Brown Leghorns
and the Australian SilverLaced Wyan-
dottes lead. AT the last count the
Americans were five ahead of the Aus
tralians. The total number laid up to
that date by these and other competing
breeds was $50.
| South Africa is now buying largely
Of imported dairy products. During the
six months ending June /, 1901, 4sO ,OO(
pounds of butter and cheese were i'm
ported into that country, whereas dur
ing a corresponding period in 1902 tn,
amount was nearly doubled, and
steady Increase in the yearly import
may be expected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Cot,wold Breed Of Sheen

The Illustration furnishes an idea of
the Cotswold sheep, which are becom-
ing very popular. as breeders under
stand that they require good care. As
lamb producers they rank very high,
while the fleece is heavy and of first
grade. Considerable trouble has been
experienced in raising the breed in
some sections, for seemingly they We're
not suited to the climate.
No trouble will be experienced in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

The number Of medical students in
the United States for the last college
year was 27.G15. OF this number "a
$50 were at the regular schools. 1.498
at the homeopathic, S4S at the eclectic
and $3.50 at the physio-medical and non.
descript schools Germany, with, more
than two,thirds of the population Of
the United States, has less than third,
as many students of medicine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
winter Feeding of Sheen.

Many sheep raisers have an idea
that sheep should be fed succulent
foods and variety only for few
weeks before the lambs are dropped.
This Is n mistake, particularly when
the economy consists of making the
food for the carly part of the. winter
dry fodder. Sheep may exist OH such
ratlons, but they cannot thrive on
them. As rule, timothy hay is not
good as dry fodder for sheep. have
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
SLEEP SONG.

Pen close, dear head. against my
breast,
Forget to sigh and weep:
Ny love shall lull your soul to rest
Then sleep. my dear one, sleep.
Down droop. sweet eyes, your flashes wet
(My eyes the watch will keep;
6hut out the long days care and fret,
And sleep, my dear one, sleep.
Fold, tired hands, the day is done,
And fast the elfadows creep;
Dream not Of battles lost nor won,
Bpt sleep, my dear one. sleep.
Washington Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
EIsHERMAN.s LUCK.

whims Exhibited by Perch and Pick.
srel In . Sullivan County. Lake.
THE unaccountable things that fish
do. whether 1t Ia within or suspicion
that prompts them. are an unending
source Of wonder to the observant
angler" said one Of that guild.
With companion, a young man
who had never fished for either perch
or plckerel in his life before. once
went to well-known pickerel water
IN Sullivan County. II was In mid
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
A Promoter Of Cord,a,,,v.

$50 you regard navy us means
Of promoting peace and friendship? ?"
Certainly" answered the states
man. You can see for yourself how
pleasant and sociable nations become
when a navy goes around visiting."-
Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Fate of Eiffel Tower.

Paris Eiffel tower will stand for only
a few years longer. A commission
appointed to decide on the uses, to-
which the Champ de Mars shall be. put
has ordered that the tower be torn
down at the end of the concession,
which! expires In 1910,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Went Her One Better.

81 never saw you in such a becon,-
Ing hat, my dear. Did you get 1t ready
made?"
II was just thinking how unusually
pretty yours looks Did you make il
yoursclf!" Brooklyn Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Much Hauling Injnre. Hay.

| = TIT Ut =" Hsstt'tfs 1IfJVfCU HHys
The less the hay is turned and
knocked about the better. Every time
1t is moved it suffers loss through the
shedding of seed and the separation
of the fine leaves, and especially clover
leaves. These two portions, the seel
and fine leaves, are the most valuable
part of the crop, and every effort
should be made to preserve them.
Then, again. the more hay is moved
the more are the stems and leaves of
the plants bruised and broken, and
should rain subsequently intervene, a
relatively large amount of nutritive
matter will be washed cut of the crop
New England Homestead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
An Arctic Bonanza,

Rachel-That famous explorer has
gone on for the North Pole again.
Z Becky-Yes; l believe he's found It,
and won't let on.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

No one expects a man to do anything
that he promises, but expects 4 safety
pin Sc do more.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Helps Her Lover Go Free.

The trial of Frank Earl, charged with
tho murder Of John Seepo. was thrown
out Of federal court by Judge McPher-
son In Cedar Rapids because of the fail
ure of Peh-tah-mo-sah- ah-al,. the Indian
maiden for whose hand they were both
rivals, to repeat her accusations against
Earl as she Ind done before the grand
iurv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
BEATING ABOUT THE BUSH
~NoN>o~~o>

4 : Z
N0n ny didn't We every marry,
w Mr.. Parker? II ye'd a
taken wife ten years ago
yed q had nice FAMILY now instead
ns ifyin' alone on yer fine farm"
= came very near marryin onct,
Sasiy. ! mismanaged the thing at the
! ..r
How's that?"
= was workin' fur Mr.. Noble at the
time, and one day he said to me, says
nes Parker, wish ye'd git married.
cause woman would be handy about
me pace don't mean servant; one
% call on occasionally for q job
WAS Jest a-startin' cut to trim
tne hedge and stood with the shears
N my hand thinkin' on what he'd said.
reckon that's good idee. Mr..
NOBLE tole him, AN idee that's oc-
Curved TO me quite frequent Of late.
eet = thurs q young gal been
sSna1kln OF askin' to marry me fur
eomeume.
Have you done any courtin'?" he
asked.
~, -. w soou a. eVuI y.
~ nonow ANYBODY marries me u
lnev to DO It without courtin'.'
Well. Parker, In some cases where
practical women are concerned don't
lnow put its Just as well to tell yer
~, Wsa,s a.. as ~ usa' apou' tne
+, I. .rh. ~ a.e -.
...-.s :. ~. Hs, as
!. .ss,.. ~ 20. Aa4l-A1iss fie,u
ne says, surprised IKE,
ssv..,I ~,
-, -. Soy " 'n'nA sue 100
= shs.. ~. AZ. NJ
-. =. ,a..,s one ~ uec,ue .na.' far-
: .S,.... "e sAS,.,s NC rlsnt ,ur me 70
=. = an opn.on me only way We
n. ~ - 20. - - ~. Tue case 70 ner ana
- went ,nto tne mouse iookin' sort
4, s t. T rnu WORKED on the hedge
-. ~ ueu even.a concluded 70
y .uck WIN tne scnooiteacher.
p1.s ~ s.ors c'otnes ana
=. . oun ~ peucun weeks, where
s.s ~ wss ussIln Inc twilight was
- - =. ~ anu sne wa sittin on the
-. aiV"e. NUT was smell o.
ses IN tne ar ana q half moon in
sne SKY. sne was a-readin' book.
W. wnen sne see me she laid 1t down
s1o give me welcomin' smile
How d. do Mr.. Parker? she said.
with the sweetest voice in the world.
u stood kind o. awkward-lIke, and
to help me on she asked who I'd come
to see, and when tole her I'd come
to see her she asked me to sit down.
Then, rememberin' what Mr.. Noble
saM about not beatin' round the bush,
Z. Miss Field said, i was a-talkin.
w,fe No tbInts ona ~ ~ :. "a. ~.
a.. 49, M.,'-, 70 Aauy uout
= ~ ,,r, ,.n.aS 80 ~ ~ l'sn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Bold Hold. Up at IVES. Liberty.

One of the. boldest Of holdups and rob-
berries occurred at West Liberty. the vic.
tim of the crime being Frank Evans,
who. conducts an implement business and
whore place of business was entered by
lone highwayman about 1920 p. m.
and the proprietor relieved of $3.50 in
cash and silver watch. The robber es-
capped and there is no clue to his where
abouts
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

The results OF recent Work by the
German tuberculosis Commission tend
TO show that consumption can be trans
ferred from cattle to human beings,
and the reverse. The practical ques-
ton Of the extent of the danger re-
mains, however, undecided. 1t is gen.
orally believed in this country that
the danger. although present under
some conditions has been greatly ex-
aggerated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

are of the old style spikes, and the
harrow can be easily put together by
any one after the iron work is fashion
ed by the blacksmith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

The men Go not notice any decrease
in their millinery bills because Of the
practice the women haye OF going
barehcadcd,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

1 found my flock gave much better re-
suits by using corn slower and feeding
literally of succulent foods, such as
turnips and mangels mixed with
little wheat bran. By this feeding
early in the season less grain is re-
quired, even at the time when 1t is
fed more literally, two months before
the lambs are to be dropped. 1t does
not pay to work on the idea that the
sheep have gathered on the pasture
enough fat and muscle to carry them
through several months on starvation
! ratlOnS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Rananet Held In /. seuer.

The League of Iowa Municipalities
met In its sixth annual convention in
Waterloo. Over 200 members and city
officials of Iowa cities were present. A
decided feature of the meeting was the
much-talked-of banquet in tile dry run
sewer, an immense storm drain built to
protect the city from foods. The sewer
IL nearly a mile long, 12x12 feet in height
and breadth; in the center was erected n
table 450 feet in length, around which
were gathered 200 visiting officials and
$50 citizens OF Waterloo. The accous-
tics of the big arch were first class and
the speaking and music could be heard
plainly more than block away.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Dam Blewa Up By Dynamite.

Some unknown parties blew out twen-
ty-fye feet on each end of the State dam.
II 10 supposed they used dynamite. The
report was terrific and was distinctly
felt at Milford, two miles away. This
is the second attempt recently made to
destroy the dam. The dam is located at
the south end of Okoboji and was put
In by the State for the purpose OF keep
ing the fish in the lake. During the past
season the lakes have been so high that
the dikes which protect farms in that
section have been crumbling and some of
the land inundated. The owners of the
surrounding land want the dam taken out
to protect the land, while the State main
tains It to protect the fish. In pfevi-
Gus attempt to destroy the dam one man
had an nrni broken and two others were
badly hurt,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28


On a still night the colder air, being
more dense and consequently heavier,
rests OIL the surface and surrounds the
plants, thus increasing their liability
to frosts. Owing to this fact a Their
mometer close to the ground will fire.
quently read from five to eight degrees
lower than one eight to ten feet high
er. There are three essential conditions
favorable to the formation of frosts.
A clear sky, dry air and still night,
and when all are present at the critical
period the result should not be in
doubt. To these, of course, must be
added the proper date with a general
air temperature sufficiently low to
make frosts within the range of posi-
bility.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

this respect if the animals are given
suitable quarters, where they may be
free from wet and sufficiently warm
so that there is 10 danger of chilling.
In some respects the result Of crossing
a Cotswold ram with ewes Of other
breeds. notably South Downs, gives n
stronger animal than the ptire-bred
Cotswold. The length of the fleece, as
well as other desirable features of the
breed, make 1t well worth the atten-
ton Of sheep raisers, at least for cross
ing purposes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

Inc jury III SllntOM, after dellDeraun8
upon the guilt or innocence of Dan Muir.
ply for seventeen hours. found him gull.
ty as charged. He was indicted for
robbing the residences Of some of the
prominent citizens of the place.
The Des Moines and the Chicago Life
Insurance companies, both Of Des
Moines, authorize the announcement Of
their consolidation, combining member
ship and resources into one company un-
der the name the Des Moines Life. Tho
consolidated companies have $4,000, 900
insurance in force and total assets ex-
ceedlng 100000.
E. H. Hunter, wealthy banker and
politician of Des Moines, will be put
on trial for jury tampering, Judge Given
refusing to dismiss the case. Jesse O.
Wells. an ex-Alderman and capitalist.
and Michael Grady, another ex-Alder-
man, also will appear on the same
charge.
Rev. Charles Rath of Ackley, who has
lately been ordained as minister of the
Presbyterian faith and who is the son of
John Rath. prominent banker and Har-
din County old settler, has made all ar
| engagements to go to the Philippines for
seven years as n missionary from the
Presbyterian Church and will be located
near Manila.
The executive committee of the HUI
mane Society at Des Moines will take
before the coming session of the Legis-
lntuip bill asking for the formation Of
a bureau of child md animal protection,
patterned after the law which has been
working in Colorado for the past two
years.
Three men giving their names as vii.
son, Roberts and Sherman, Were arrest.
ed In the railroad yards at Ames with
stolen goods valued ut from 500 to $500
on their persons. They We're endeavor.
ing to sell the property TO railroad men
The goods in part We're identified us hav.
ing been stolen from the clothing store
Of I. o. Keedick.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-06-06
A Tea-LOving Insect.

In Nature we have an interesting ac-
count of the Hypopeltis. an insect
which ravages the tea bushes, from
the observations recorded by E. E.
Green, entomologist at the Royal b.
tanic Gardens, Ceylon.
There are two periods of inactivity
during January to March. season of
comparative drought, and again from
June to August, the season of heavy
rainfall. The present paper deals with
observations made during the former
period.
Attempts We're made to capture the
insects by means of a powerful acety-
lene light, but failed, partly, perhaps,
on account of their relative scarcity:
the females when caught were found
to contain large number of eggs, but
detailed examination of shoots and
leaves showed that very few eggs had
been deposited. and such as were
found We're mostly empty.
The writer condemns the system of
close plucking, whereby a brush-like
formation of small shoots is produced.
which is particularly suited to the
tastes of the Hypopeltis; he points out
that systematic capture of the insects
would be economical, and suggests an
arrangement OF cutting up the planta.
lion into blocks, each block being
screened OF by a narrow belt OF trees,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-06-06
A Problem Story.

The man approached the Wire cage
company. His face resembled cata
clysm of nature. He was on crutches
I'm insured here for 5000" he said
gently I'D like 500 of it now
please"
Flows that?" inquired the adjuster.
rudely interrupting.
Il got into a little argument last
night with Mike Finnesy. Mike half
killed me. He says so himself"
"Well?" queried the adiuster.
Sure" said the man, ''if 1 was dead
I'd get 5000. I'm half dead, as Mike
says, and l want 500 of course"
He moistened his thumb and put him.
self in position for counting the money.
"Oh, that don't do" said the adjuster
"Then that makes Mike out to be a
liar" said the man, turning round.
"Mike! he shouted, "this here gent
says you're liar"
A gigantic and mammoth man with a
face of iron and fists of carborundum
came suddenly into view. swearing hor-
ribiy. He carried with him a short
scaling ladder, which he threw up
over the adjuster's wire cage.
Up-up he climbed Moments seemed
like days. Days seemed like years.
Would he never reach the top?
Time alone could TELL.
This, it will be perceived. is a prob
lem story. but the moral is undenia Bile.
however it be construed.-New York
Sun
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-06-06

houndred to me, but eight houndred t.
effrybody else. You understand"
YES" said the dealer. THAT will
be all right"
well, you Sc, it's like dees-1'n
goin' to get married. I've got der cir
picked out, und she has money. Yot
see you will sell der lot to her for $500
Den you vii motion to me. und We VII
go into der next room und you will
pay me dot 5000. See?"
You want the 5000 for commits
sion?" said the dealer. That will be
all right, too"
The customer looked relieved.
Its choost this way" he said. %!
must have dot two hundred, or cant
get married"
You shall have it." said the dealer
Boston Globe.
A rope often gets tight because that
Is the way 1t is taut.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-06-06
CURES RHEUMATISM AND cArARRH,
E.B. b. Cures Deep. Seated Cases Espe cialIy
TO Prove 1t Il. b. Z. Sent Free.

E.B.B. Cures Deep. Seated Cases Espe cialIy
TO Prove 1t Il. b. L. Sent Free.
These diseases, with aches and pains in
bones, joints and back, agoDizing pains in
shoulder blades, hands. fingers, arms and
legs crippled by rheumatism, lumbago, sci
atica, or neuralgia; hawking, splitting, nose
bleeding, ringing in the ears, sick stomach
deafness, noises in the head, bad teeth, thin
hot blood. oil run down feeling Of cetarrh
are sure signs Of an awful poisoned condi-
ton Of tho blood. Take Botanic Blood
Balm (B.B.R) Soon all aches and pains
stop, the poison is destroyed and a real
permanent cure is made OF the worst rhcu-
matism or foulest catarrh. Thousands of
cases cured by taking BIB. II strength
ems weak kidneys and improves diges-
ton. Druggists, 81 per large bottle. Sam
pie free by writing BLOOD BALM Co., IS
Mitchell ST.. Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble
and free medical advice sent in sealed letter.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-06-06

% What is the density of the moon?
~ What is its distance from the earth :?
90 What is the time of its revolution
round the earth: (4 What is its dame
Ter F. O. Monroe. Me-
% The earth being taken as a unit.
the moons density is O.61: mass. Isl ::
volume, $50. and gravity. 1-6: that is
to say, the earth would weigh as much
as eightyohe moons. is fifty times
larger. and a pound of matter at the
moons surface would, if transferred
to the earth, weigh six pounds. (2(
The mean distance of the moon from
the earth is 23SSoO miles. 81 It's mean
sidereal revolution around the earth is
p days. Z hours, 43 minutes and H. G
seconds; its mean synodical revolution,
Or the period from new moon to new
moon, is % days, II hours, fl minutes
and o.S7 seconds. 60 21G2 miles.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-06-06
STATE OF OHIO, C1TY OFT oLEDo, ..
1rcAs CouN-y SS'


FRANK J. CHENEY make oaththat he il the
senior partner Of the firm OF F. J. CHENEY 4
Co.. doing business in the City OF Toledo.
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sun OF ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case OF cATARBH TINT
cannot be cured by tho use OF HALL 8
CArAnRH CUnE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before mo and subscribed in my
,~, presence, this 9th day OF December,
SEAL. 4. D., 1886. A. W. GLEASON.
'@~' Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Send for testimonials,
free. FIJI. CHENEY Co, Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills arc the best
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-06-06

Is it true that women arc in excess Of
men. {. +. =.
Statistics show that the proportion
between the sexes of the new born is
1868 boys TO 100 girls. Boys are
therefore considerably in excess at
birth, the male majority amounting to
$4,000 in every million human beings.
This seems to contradict the general
observation to the effect that women
are in the majority. This contradiction
is. however. explained by the fact that
the proportion at birth does not remain
stationary, but is reversed in The later
years Of life. Until the age Of ten
there is still an excess of boys, but
from the age of ten to twenty the pro-
portion between the sexes slowly adj
justs itself. and in the third decade Of
life the proportion becomes 100 males
to 1927 females. This excess of fe-
males grows continually. so that at the
age of seventy the proportion becomes
100 males to 1928 females.