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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16
THE HAWKEYE STATE
NEWS OF THE WEEK coNc,sELY
CONDENSED.
New Scheme to Fleece Farmers-old
Man's Hoard Stolen by Boy-Young
Woman Is Given Fortune-Burglars
AZ Lovilla-chiid Badly Burned.

Farmers living on the rural routes rum
hing out of Waterloo have had peculiar
experience with Chicago firm, the
scheme that was being worked being re-
gnrded by many ms clever graft Sew
eral months ago, shortly after the rural
delivery routes had been fully opened up
to all parts of the county, hundreds of
Blackhawk County farmers were surpris-
cd to receive through the mail razors
which they had never ordered, but which
had been sent them on approval. The
farmer was requested, If he decided to
keep the razor, to remit the price, $3.50,
to the party sending 1t out. If not salts
fled with the razor he was requested to
return 1t. The result was that after the
razor had lain around the house for
several weeks and other letters began to
come demanding payment, some of the
recipients made relnittances of the
amount demanded uther than have any
trouble about the matter. Others bought
stamps and returned the razor to the
sender. But there were some who did
not consider that they were under any
obligation to put themselves to trouble OF
expense in returning goods that they had
aAOS oANSASA anu NhhGu tutS uiN hol Muuts
These received one letter after another of
increasing insistent tone, finally threat
ening suit to recover the amount de-
manded.
Had Gay Time with Stolen Money.
With almost $1,000 which he stole
from John Scofeld of Fontanelle, Bur
ton Miller, young man 10 years of age,
had the time of his life in Des Moines
Mt the State fair. Scofeld, who lost the
money, had no faith in banks, and al
ways keeps his wealth about his home,
sealed up In tin cans, boxes and bureau
drawers. Miller and his accomplice in
the robbery secured the $1,000 by using
can opener upon strong tin box in
which Scofeld had placed the money.
Detective George Yeagcr, who arrested
Miller, has secured full and complete
confession, not only of the crime com
mitted, but of the disposition of the
larger part of the money. The local de-
tectives have secured the return of $3.50
Of the stolen money. The money had
been dealt out MS presents to Miller's
friends and in several cases to chance
Arn,,o int
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16

| The varieties Abundance and Chabot
are considered the best of the Japan
csc or hybrid plums. Milton and Whit
aker are considered the best among ma
tive plums. The author states that
there is more profit in an acre Of Mil
ton plums than of any other variety.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16

The Maryland plum specialist, j. W.
Kerr, states that wherever the peach
Il entirely hardy 1t is very satisfac-
tory stock for plums and that root
grating is incomparably superior to
budding In propagatlng on this stock,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16

simply lift 1t So that the holes will,
come over the hooks and 1t Is secure
The eosr o. mixing sucn an al seh-
ment to the wagon is small and after
one has used 1t for while he will
wonder how he ever got along without
it.-Indianapolis News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16
An Auto speet,wav.

An automobile speedway, forty feet
wide and paralleled by wire fences
and hedges, is projected from Black
wells Island bridge to Montauk Point,
L. I.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16

Children have an admiration for their
mother, II they have never seen her
cry, that grows with every trouble
they meet in after years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16
KENTUCKY FIDDLER OF
The OLD SCHOOL

James Carlisle, of Kentucky, an aged
uncle of John q. Carlisle. former Sec
rotary OF the Treasury. has won fame
of his own. He is one Of the most
noted old-fashioned fiddlers, and has
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16
Red and Crimson Glover

One of the troubles with crimson
clover in the North Is that 1t frequent
~ winter-kills, despite the utmost care.
Try the plan of adding one-quarter Of
red clover seed; that is, sow eight
pounds of crimson clover seed mixed
with four or five pounds of red clover
seed; the latter being somewhat more
hardy will act as protection during
the winter. 1t is quite as good for
feeding, If the clover is for that pur-
pose, and will add humus to the soil
II 1t be turned under in the spring
While the usual plan is to sow the
clover Mt the time Of the last cultiva-
ton Of the corn, better results are
often had by sowing the seed alone
after thorough preparation of the
soil by blowing and narrowing. Natu-
rally, by this plan, the roots penetrate
deeper into the soil, hence the danger
of winter-killlng is lessened. Those
who have had trouble with winter-kill-
ing should try this plan. Crimson clo-
yer may be sown successfully any
where 1t may be grown up to the goth
Of August.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16
whitewa.hing a Poultry Hou.e.

WITHDRAWING a Poultry House.
Whitewnsh needs to be we'll made to
do its work effectually; too often 1t
comes off in flakes, once the house is
dry, II the woodwork is touched. Fine
" slaked lime should be dissolved In
hot water, making the lime as thick us
possible; add a little soft soap and
some paraffln, and we get whitewash
that will kill the lice and stick to the
woodwork. 1t should be applied hot,
the walls of the poultry house being
first swept down to clean them of cob
webs and dirt, and the perches and
nest boxes removed. Dabbing the walls
with thin mixture of lime and water
does little or no good. The perches
and nest boxes should also be treated
to a coat of whitewash: the work
should be done in the morning, SO that
by nightfall the house and perche
and nest boxes are dry again.-Mas-
sachusetts Farmer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16
Health NotesL.

Fever blisters can be gotten rid of
by the use of powdered alum.
For bronchitis, take the dried leaves
of common MULLEN plant; powder and
smoke in a clay pipe.
Liquid carbolic acid, one-half drachm
to four ounces iodine win prevent the
discoloratlon of the skin.
A little carbolic acid added to the
water In which burns, bruises and cuts
are washed greatly lessons the sore
ness.
Sulphur is system regulator, espe-
cially when the skin shows need for
such, and is particularly adapted for
old chronic cases.
Camphor is generally considered as
a depreesant, and, being an anti-spas-
modlc, is useful in collie, and is always
the first remedy thought of in cases
of cholera.
A simple remedy for softening and
whitening the hands consists in the
use of almond meal, cornmeal or oat-
meal instead of soap, and then rubbing
them with lemon Juice.
Refrigerants. cooling proper.
ties of lemons, lines and apples are
well known. These are useful fruits
for hot weather and to protect against
heat-stroke. Apples are also laxative
and diuretic as well as refrigerant.
Diuretlcs.-For the kidneys, the fol-
lowing fruits have diuretic properties
and are therefore used in kidney dis
eases: Grapes, peaches. strawberries,
whortleberries, prickly pears, black
currants, and pumpkin and melon
seeds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16

The average man of sixty has SO
much hair in his eyebrows, little girls
wonder why he doesn't wear 1t in a
braid.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16

A baby's first attempt to walk is q
trial balance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16

convenient place. The cost Of such
rack is very small and all Of the
work, with the possible exception Of
placing the bolts, can be done on the
farm
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16
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The effect of fruit juice on the
health is well known. 1t has recently
been discovered that lemon juice will
destroy the germs of typhoid fever
and other diseases. While 1t is doubt
full whether lemon juice could be taken
into the stomach of sufficient strength
to destroy disease germs, there Is no
doubt that the effect of fruit Juice is
good, having tendency to free the
stomach from disease germs, and be-
ing beneficial in other ways. Most peo-
pie need acids Of fruits In order to be
healthy; even those who are troubled
with sourness of the stomach are
sometimes relieved by little lemon
juice taken in glass of water, since
the acids OF fruits often counterfeit the
acidity of the stomach. Most fruits
are made up largely of juice. II we
extract the juice from lemon, orange,
apple, peach or grape We have not
much substance left, therefore when
YOU drink glass of unfermented
grape juice, or other fruit Juice, you
secure nearly all the healthful and
nourishing properties of the fruit It.
self.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-16

Onr1st Ialnm OF CLINTON mas Drought
suit against the Clinton Bridge and Iron
works for 5000 for injuries received by
a rail falling on and breaking one Of his
limbs, alleging carelessness on the part
of other employees of the company in pill
ing the same.
Horace Silk, living near What Cheer,
had a very narrow escape from serious
injury or instant death. He was driving
some cattle across the G. & N. w.
tracks, riding horseback, and did not no
tice an approaching train. The horse
he was riding was killed, also one COW,
but Mr.. Silk escaped uninjured.
A measure is being considered by the
Dubuque City Council to compel automo-
bile owners to register their machines
with the city recorder, pay tax, carry
lights and run the machines within speed
limits to be established.
I'VE expect that the receipts Of this
years fair, when entirely collected, will
be from $500 to $1,000 greater than
those of the fair In 1902" was the state
merit given out by G. D. Ellyson, treas
urer of the Iowa State Fair Association.
I'm view of the fact that four of the
days of the fair were bad ones, over
against one bad day for 1902, we con-
slider the record for this year as little
short of wonderful"
A car Of the Union Electric Company
of Dubuque jumped the track while go
ing at high rate of speed and ran into
the curb. Two ladies, in Jumping from
the car, were injured, the shoulder Of
one being badly wrenched or broken.
An ordinance is being considered at
Webster City to authorize franchise
for a gas plant for that place, to cost
In the neighborhood of $4,000. The
price to be charged for gas as provided
in the ordinance is $3.50 per 1000 cubic
feet, less 10 per cent, the city to have
the privilege of purchasing the plant at
any time after twelve months notice at
the original cost price WIN additions,
eEtensions, etc,
The copper era., 1903-02-26
A Remedy for Smallpox.

When .Tenner discovered cowpox in
England the world of science buried
an avalanche of fame on his head, but
when the most scientific school OF
Incidence in the wOrld-that Of Paris
published the following recipe as a
panacea for smallpox it passed I'M
needed. 1t is as unfailing rs fate and
conquers in every instance. 1t Is
harmless when taken by well person.
1t will also cure scarlet fever. Here is
the recipe. as 1 have used it aud cured
many children OF the scarlet fever and
smallpox when learned physicians said
the patient must die:
Sulphate OF zinc, one grain; fox
glove rdigitalis,l one grain; half tea
spoonful Of sugar; mix with two tea
spoonfuls OF water. When the above
has been thoroughly mixed, add four
ounces OF water.
Directions-Take teaspOonful every
hour. For child, smaller doses &C
cordins 10 age. Either disease will
disappear in twelve hours.
ROBERT T. FURBECK,
Los Angeles, California.
The copper era., 1903-02-26
Arrested at Yuma.

Cassamera ROdella was arrested at
Yuma this week charge with the MUIR
der OF Goddard aud Cooke. which &C.
CURED in Iavapai county about three
weeks ago. Rodella is well known in
this county. During 1897 he shot and
killed Frank Ellwood, foreman OF the
Turtle Cattle company. The killing
occurred at Metcalf, and at the time
Rodella supposed that he was deputy
constable. Ellwood was under the IN
fuence OF liquor, and armed. Inc
justice OF the peace told Rodella TO
disarm him, but it seems that Rodelia
was afriad TO make the attempt TO
carry out the order. As Ellwood rode
out of camp, Rodelfa fired upon him at
some distance with a winchester rifle,
killing him instantly. Rodella was
tried at the following term OF court,
and convicted, but secured an order
for a new trial on technical grounds,
and at the following term of court the
case was dismissed. The case attracted
a considerable amount Of attention IN
the county at the time as Ellwood was
we'll known and popular cowman.
Had he received the punishment he
deserved at that time, his career OF
crime would have ended then, and the
lives of two good citizens spared.
The copper era., 1903-02-26
C. n. Shannon Buys Hotel in Tucson.

The new Santa Rita hotel property
has been sold by r. II. Raphael of Los
Angeles to c. NJ. Shannon OF Clifton.
This will be welcome news to the peo-
pie OF Tucson. 1t shows that Arizona
people have confidence in Arizona in
vestments, and that Arizona capitalists
are sufficiently enterprising and public
spirited TO participate actively in local
enterprises. The transfer Of the Santa
Rita 20 Mr.. Shannon means that the
new hotel will now be pushed 10 com
pletion without delay. Mr.. Raphael
was slow and hesitating, and required
constant pushing on the part OF local
people to keep him up 70 his engage
ments. Work on the new building has
been suspended several times. 1t has
been several weeks now since a brick
has been laid, and those who were re-
sponsible for inducing the city council
TO deed the site OF the hotel to MIR.
Raphael were becoming uneasy. Mr..
Shannon arrived in the city this morn
ing to look over the ground and arrange
for future operations. The transfer Of
the property took place last week
Citizen.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

KANSAS has made profit Of S23. 40
on its penitcntiary-mad binding twinc
in three years. This ought to be a val
liable suggestion to the Arizona legis-
lature. in view Of the fact that the
conyicts in the Yuma pcnitentiary are
eating their heads OF. COnvicts should
be- made TO maintain themselves
Citizen.
This is in line with the position
taken by the ERA months ago. The
penitcntiary should be made self-sup-
porting, as are such institutions in all
other -tatcs and territories. n ways
and means are not provided Tor that
purpose by the present legislature then
it will have failed in its duty to the
people. So far most Of the time OF
tn. session has been occupied by the
Introduction OF bills, not a few OF
which IL passed will create new offices
and increased expenses TO the tax
PAYERS. About tho only bill so far in
troduced for the benefit OF the treasury
is the one changing the incorporating
OF companies from the secretary's Of
fee to the Office OF the auditor, and it
is hung up and may not be passed.
Goatlemen, the people have right to
expect that you will pass measures
which will decrease rather than in
crease taxation. The time is now
growing short. and if any reform laws
are to be passed, then you must set
about il at once.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

A bill has been introduced in the
Council by Ashurst which provides for
the imposition Of a fee of $40 for each
set OF articles OF incorporation filed
with the secretary. This is in excess
Of the usual fees attending tho filing
OF articles OF Incorporation. This SO
will be turned over to the Territorial
treasury. The business Of incorpora-
ting is to remain with the secretary.
The only effect this will have on the
secretary is to make the laws of Ari-
IONA less attractive to small concerns.
The conccnsus OF opinion is that the
bill was intended to hurt the COwan
bin and has no chance OF passing.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

M0RENCI NEWS.

From our Regular Correspondent
Dr. Young is now assistant physician
for the d. c.
See J. c. Moulton for shawls. He is
giving them away.
+. f. Whittlesey was very sick for
about four hours Sunday.
A. G. Smith and Miss Woodman OF
Clifton spent Monday in Morenci.
II. F. McGonigle anticipates trip to
Guthrie next Sunday to meet friends.
b. Il. Adams OF EVERYWHERE spent
a couple of days in the Hill City this
week.
Mcssrs. Chandler and McDougal took
the first degree in Masonry Friday
night.
The board OF trustees has extended
ing it seven and half months in all.
Mrs. A. +. Nelson's furniture came in
thi. week She and her family are eI-
pected next Sunday, and will reside
here in the future.
c. F.. Nonemaker and wife returned
from Los Angeles Sunday evening.
They are both looking exceedingly
well and report very pleasant yaca-
ton.
j. r. Cleavland of Denver arrived in
Morenci last Saturday evening. He
will visit few days with his daughters,
Mrs. Coleman, and Miss Cleavland and
his son J. F.. Cleavland.
The ella Valley Telephone Co. is
fitting up central Office in the Morenci
hotel. They have put in a new switch
board of the latest pattern. This, with
the many other improvements they
have made in camp lately, insures
prompt and reliable service to their
patrons.
Two picnic parties spent Sunday on
Eagle creek. The first consisted OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mitchell, Mrs. Ray
Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Hartley and
daughter, and Messrs. Chandler and
Purdum. The second party was com
| posed OF Mrs. Pickett, Mrs. Coleman
and Mrs. Cleayland, and Messrs. J. X.
Cleavland, J. f. Cleavland, Charlton
jay and b. Il. Giddings. 1t was a de-
! lightful day and all report pleasant
! time
The copper era., 1903-02-26

Frank p. Randolph, OF ST. Louis,
brother of l.. S. Randolph, the man.
ager OF Coronado store OF the Ari-
IONA Copper company, passed through
Clifton the past week for Sinica valley
where lie expects to locate home
stead. Mr.. Randolph has been in poor
health for sometime and upon the ad-
vice OF his physicians was compelled
to seek higher altitude. His brother
l.. S. Randolph. is also a native OF st.
Louis but came west first locating in
Los Angeles, Cal, where the bracing
sea breezes soon improved him so
much that he sought wider fields
where he could apply his life vocation
of mining and dealing in real estate.
He has been very successful il Arizona
being one OF Metcalrs most energetic
and large mine and real estate owners.
He expects to visit St. Louis in 1904,
and rumor has it that one OF St. Louis's
fairest awaits his home coming.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

THE first law passed 10y the Twenty
second legislature is the poll tax law,
introduced by Assemblyman Webb, of
Graham county. In many respects the
new law is similar to the one on the
statute books Of Arizona prior to 1900.
1t provides for the collection OF the
poll tax by the employer from the en-
ployce and where the taxpayer
possesses real estate yhc poll tax be-
comes lien on the property, the same
as any other taxes. The law will re-
suit in much benefit to the public
schools Of Arizona. The poll tax is a
..I,,l tav
The copper era., 1903-02-26

STATEHOOD is making very little
progress just at the present time. 1t is
becoming moro apparent the that best
that can can be hoped for is a cOmpro-
misc with New Mexico, under the
name of Montczcuma, with Il provision
that when the present territory Of
Arizona has population of 500, 900, it
shall become separate state, provided
that the people of the territoy affected
vote in favor of being divided fromNew
NCNicp
The copper era., 1903-02-26

IT Is now proposed to remove the
territorial penitentiary from Yuma to
Benson. The change will cost the tax
payers large amount Of money, and
with no corresponding benefit. There
is no necessity for this proposed change,
but If it be made at AL, let it be
to some central point in the territory,
which would save something in the
way OF transportation. When the
change is made, let it be to some point
where the institution can be made self
.nppnrtip,r
The copper era., 1903-02-26

HOUSE bill No. IS, introduced by
Mr.. Morrison, provides for re-district-
ing the territory. In the original bill
Graham county was given one member
of the council and two members of the
assembly. Assemblyman Webb had
the bill amended in the committee to
allow Graham county three assembly
men. The bill will probably pass rs
amended
The copper era., 1903-02-26

An annual meeting of the stOckhOld-
ers of the ella Valley Bank & Trust
company was held at Solomonyilie last
week. Gordon Mclean now resi-
dent of Los Angeles, expressed a de-
sire to retire as a director. II. $. Van
Gorder, of Morenci, was elected in his
place. All Of the other old officers
and directors were reelected. Miss
Mary WOodman was elected assistant
cashier Of the Clifton branch OF the
bank. Miss Woodman has been with
the Clifton Office since it opened for
business here, aud her promotion will
be we'll received by the public.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

THE legislature so far has accom-
plished almost nothing in the way of
law making, and yet it has been in
session more than onc-half of its allot-
ted time. However, there is one con-
solation-no laws of a detrimental
character have yet been passed.
The copper era., 1903-02-26
Stockholders Meeting.

Tho annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Standard Copper Mines
will be held at the Office OF the COM
pany on the 9th day of March, \. d.
1908, at ii a. m, in Clifton, Graham
county, Arizona.
BY order OF the Board of Directors.
c. +. ROSECRANS, Sec'y.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

THE Phoenix newspapers are saying
many nice thirgs about AsSemblyman
Webb, of Graham county, who is now
generally recognized Is the most use
full member OF the house. His many
friends in Graham county are proud of
the record he Is making.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

Morris Eabnowitz is daily expecting
large consignment Of the latest pat
terms in dress fabrics, shirt waists,
skirts, etc. In the meantime he is Of
fering soma good bargains in goods in
stock, which are first-class in every
particular, but must go in order TO
make room for incoming goods.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

THE fate of the woman's suffrage
bill is now hanging in the balance in
the council As Il matter Of fact the
majority Of the members OF the coun-
ell are against the bill. but Is it is be-
ing used As menace to further other
measures. it is quite probable, that the
council will pass the bill in order to
yet IL out OF the way.
The copper era., 1903-02-26
Stockholders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting Of the
stock holders of the Clifton Water Il
Improvement Company will be held at
its Office in Clifton at 10 o'clock a. m,
Monday, the second day of March,
1908. y. q. SMITH, Secretary.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

Acker's Blood Elixir positively Cures
Chronic, Blood Poisoning and all
Scrofulous affections. At all times Il
matchless system tonic and purifier.
Money refunded if you are not salts
fed. soc. and 81 90.
The copper era., 1903-02-26
Stockholders Annual Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the
second annual meeting of stockholders
Of the Mexican-Ar Copper COM
pany will be held at the office of the
First National Bank, on February %,
at 3 p. M, 1903.
By order: c. p. RoSECRANs,
Secretary.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

Moki Tea positively Cures Sick
Headache, indigestion and constipa-
ton. y delightful herb drink Re-
moves all eruptions OF the skin, pro-
ducing perfect complexion or money
refunded. 25c. aud soc. Write to US
for free sample. w. II. Hooker & Co.,
Buffalo, \. y.
The copper era., 1903-02-26

Do you use pure water ? The
Clifton Bottling Works cold blast
distilled water is inferior 10 none.
Price ten cents per gallon, or five gall
Ions for thirty cents delivered at your
uOpr
The copper era., 1903-02-26

Justice Newcomb, OF Silver City, in
company with two officers, last week
raided round dozen Chinese opium
dens, and made five arrests of those
caught in the act of hitting the
pipe" They were fined heavily.