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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
oleo People in a Corner.


The oleomargarine people seem to be
between the devil and the deep blue
sea. They have been doing some mix
ing of their product with genuine but
ter for the better class of trade. This
is of course expensive to them, but 1t
seems to be the only way they can
avoid the law regarding coloring mat
ter-to get 1t from butter. But even
right here the question comes in for
the revenue officers to consider-and
they are considering it-whether this
is not an evasion of the spirit If not the
letter of the law. If such trade should
grow into any proportions, it is claimed
that the revenue people will decide
that oleo mixed with butter, while it
may not be adulterated or coiofed oleo.
Is adulterated butter. And here you
are. They catch them going and COM
tng.-Tennessee Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

the cliques Of Law
breakers t hat III
the past has con.
sidered itself alto
gether | IN IN II II e
Offenders renliz,
that he mean.
business" lnspec
tors know that lax
ity will result ir
decapitation. Gen
eral Greene is e
scholar. n scientist
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Robbers FRIGHTENED Away

An attempt was made, It is supposed,
to crack the bank of Glare, as three
sticks Of. dynamite were found outside
the door the other morning. The robbers
were evidently frightened away by some
person or some noise and were SO badly
scared that they did not return to COM
plete tho work
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Victim of Runaway Accident.

After n wild ride behind runaway
team across Pella bridge, which spans
the Dcs Moines river, John Van Wyn-
garden, well-known young man of that
vicinity, was thrown from his wagon and
Instantly killed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Another Depot Robbery,

The Great Western depot was entered
at Meservcy, while the agent was al
supper, and the drawer robbed of $1Of
in cash and checks. The officials are in.
yestigating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

pinch holes to insert the lever B; @ is
n stick between the lever and frame
when the load is drawn up; D is a
&-inch rope and e is a single block.
The legs should be attached by bolt
running through the frame, and the
holes in the legs be made oblong in
shape so they will tit over wagon.
The bolt must be at least 4 inches long
err than the frame is WIDER. e. Clark,
In the Epitomist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

A row of four small wooden buildings
at Grand Junction occupied as shoe
shops, restaurants and offices, was de-
stroyed bysiirc. Loss $1,000; partly in
sured. ;s,tS,.ss. ~ p5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
GENERAL f. v. GREENE, HEAD or
NEW YORK's POLICE DEPARTMENT

General Francis V. Greene, the new
head of New York's police department
has inspired wholesome fear fmona
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Feeding of Soft Corn,

There is very little difference in feed
ing value Of the dry matter of soft, or
thoroughly ripened corn, pound for
pound, but it requires about 20 per
cent more soft corn to make an even
amount Of dry matter. OF course the
same amount of cob is necessary to
grow soft ear that is required to grow
a good ear. A good deal of soft corn
is musty. This may or may not be in
furious to stock. 1t is better to use
caution in feeding soft corn until its
effect on the animals eating 1t is deter
mined. Ordinarily there is very little
trouble from this source, but specific
cases of stomach trouble have been
traced to damaged or moldy corn. Al
there is so much of this class Of stock
food in the country this year, it is bet
ter to go slow.-Henry Payne, in Farm
and Home
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

From the accompanying cut you will
be able to get an idea of handy ar
rangement for lifting, especially so on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
THE HAWKEYE STATE
NEWS OF THE WEEK coNclsELY
CONDENSED.
Perry Bankers Son Shot by Robbers
Four Indicted for corcoran Murder
Most Pupils in Cellar Falls Normal

Henry NJ. Patec, son of the president
Of the National Bank of Perry, was shot
by robbers. He was awakened by a
noise in the rear of the house, and taking
a revolver slipped out on the back porch.
In an instant he was confronted by two
men. He grappled with one of them, and
In the struggle the robber wrenched the
gun from Patee and shot him In the
breast, inflicting dangerous If not fatal
wound. Bloodhounds were put on the
trail of the robbers. The dogs went
straight to the home of Steve Crandall,
an ex-convict, and he was arrested. The
militia was called out to guard the pris-
oner, who was rescued with difficulty
from an angry mob and taken to Adel.
Four Indicted for corcoran Murder.
Jack and Carrie BaTiese, alias Jack
and Carrie Aaron of Sioux City; George,
alias Whitley" Beveridge, and James,
alias 'Slim" Burns, were indicted by
the grand jury in Des NToines on the
charge of murder in the first degree.
They are accused of having murdered
Jerry Corcoran on the night of Dec. %,
by putting morphine in beer drank by
Corcoran so as to secure possession of Il
check for $3.50 which Corcoran had on
his person. All four of the defendants
were incustody when the indictment was
returned Into court and no time will he
lost in arraigning them and bringing them
to trial.
State Normal Leads in Enrolment.
According to the annual report of State
Superintendent Barrett, the State Nor
NAL school ut Cedar Falls takes the lead
in the number of pupils enrolled. For
the last school year. 2,4G4 names were
enrolled against 1912 at Iowa City and
400 at Ames. Among the sectarian
schools Drake University leads with an
enrolment of 1.4S6. Highland Park Col
lege leads the private schools with an en-
rcllment of 1870
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Quality o.e Milk.


Which y the richest milk? Expert
ments pllinly show that the last lrjlk
from ~ udder-the "stripplngs"-is
much ~ in fat than that first
drawn. al tests in this country
have demdnssa ted that fact, and in an
experiment COW vas MIXED until
the udder was completely empty. all
milk being weighed. The milk was
divided into three lots and tested for
butter fat. The first milk contained
only . per cent of the fat. the second
2.06 per cent and the third lot 400
per cent. AT the New York station an
experiment was made, the first milk
containing only three-tenths of 1 per
cent Of fat and the second 6S5 per
cent, two lots only being used, the
whole milk averaging 2.55 per cent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

Potatoes are the most expensive of
all the staple foods. They contain
from $50 to 500 pounds of water in
every 1000 pounds, the solid matter
being mostly starch. The farmer also
finds the potato crop one of the most
exacting in its requirements of labor,
one of the greatest obstacles being
warfare against beetles and diseases.
At present prices potatoes arc more
expensive than beef, considering the
actual proportion of nutritious mat
ter contained. but it is only when
prices are high that the potato crop
is very profitable, owing to the ex-
penses necessary for It's cultivation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Irnnorts to America.

One-half Of the imports into this
country are of materials for manu-
facture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

luck is a combination of an oppor.
tunity and the man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
A Cave for storing Apples.

For storing fruit on the farm nothing
can equal good cave. One of the
leading orchardists in southwestern
Iowa built cave seven years ago, and
has found it an excellent place in which
to store apples. The cave was dug into
north hill slope and the dirt removed
with spade and wheelbarrow. 1t is
1G feet wide by so feet deep and will
hold two carloads of apples. The clay
walls need nothing to hold them in
place.
The roof is made of bridge plank,
held in place by posts along the sides.
The plank are covered with dirt and
sodded over to turn the rain. Two
12-inch tiles at the top provide ventila-
ton. Rats have not bothered much.
A few got in, but were caught with n
wire trap. A fruithouse 16 by 20 feet
is built in front of the cave. Double
doors open on the north, so that two
wagons can be backed in for unload
ing. There is an orchard and timber on
the south, so that hot south winds have
no chance to enter this cave. Apples
are stored in barrels, which are kept
off the ground.-American Agricultur-
| list,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Farm Notes,

spring they are liable to neglect many
matters which deserve their attention.
Now is the opportunity for getting the
implements in order and sharpening
the tools. The grindstone is valuable
adjunct to good farming If thorough
work is desired.
Irish potatoes in the cellar should be
covered with carpet and boards. Light
and air spoil their eating qualities.
Sweet potatoes are handy to have
around during the winter and spring
months, but they will not keep during
the winter in the cellar. They must
be kept in a room where there Is fire
enough to keep out dampness, and
where there is no danger Of freezing.
The free use of lime in the autumn,
Especially under fruit trees, will ma.
terally assist in destroying fungi. Use
air-slaked lime and apply it freely. 1t
is not as efficacious as some of the
spraying mixtures. but is beneficial to
certain extent at this season. Some
soils require lime, and 1t will prove as
valuable under trees as on land intend
ed for regular crops.
Some farmers prefer to save their
seed potatoes, but before doing so
there are precautions to be taken. The
slightest indications of disease on po-
tatoes should cause their rejection, as
the crop Of next year will be diseased
from such seed. Every bushel of seed
potatoes should be carefully examined
and examinations of the potatoes in the
bins should also be made during the
!, winter,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
The Orchard a Necessity,

An orchard Is necessity on the
farm. 1t is we'll known that farm
containing an orchard will sell at a
fair price, when farms with no or
chards are sacrificed. The buyer al
ways looks for the greaJest number of
advantages, and If apples peaches,
pears. plums and the small fruits can
be found, instead of only an apple or
chard, the value of the farm will be
increased much more than the original
cost Of the orchard. II the farm is not
for sale the orchard Will be source of
profit to the farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

knew from their own experience what
1t was to be seriously sick. They have
been Frustrated by such formidable
diseases as pneumonia and typhoid
fever Sometimes the strong and
robust neglect precautions to preserve
health which those apparently much
weaker have learned to observe. Farm
ers are more or less Injured to exposure
to the elements, but, however strong
and hardy, thy should not forget that
the laws Of Nature apply to all alike
Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Deaths Among Farmers.

1t is sad to hear of the recent deaths
or present desperate Illness of several
young and niddle-aged farmers-men
who before the present winter never
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
cotswold Sheen,

The Cotwood sheep possesses large
frame and long fleece, but it is not
suitable for farmers where pastures
are not Of the best quality. The Merlin
os, when used for crossing, do not in
crease in size, although the grade of
wool is better. The Southdown is best
for use on common flocks, as it is bred
for mutton in preference to wool, and.
being hardy and active, the cross is
less violent than those between Cots
wolds and our small natives The wool
from the Southdown is not inferior, be-
lug classed with the middle grades, nor
is it deficient in quantity as compared
With common stock, but much above
the average. Their excellence is in the
superiority of the mutton, and in that
respect they have no superiors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Canadian Wrinkles with silage

G.
The Canadian method of preventing
the souring of silage is said to be 10
ill the bottom of the silo to depth of
three feet with cut wheat straw. There
will be no loss, us the straw will be
eaten by stock as readily as is the sill
age. Another method is to scatter
pieces of marble Carbonate of lime) the
size of an egg through the filling, say
five pieces on top Of each four feet of
filling. The carbonic acid gas gener-
ated will expel the lighter oxygen and
prevent fermentation,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-08-29
The Primary Postponed.


The Democratic parish execu-
tive committee for st. Martin pa
risb had ordered primaries to be
held to-day. This committee is
entirely in the possession of the
Badon faction, and they we're, to
all appearances, running the ma
chine to suit themselves and for
their own benefit. This is as
much as we can expect from poll
ticisns.
The Rees faction was taken IN
prepared, and in order to gain
some time appealed to the State
Central Committee for relief, sta
ting that the parish committee
had met clandestinely during the
night, without giving public no.
tice, and that they had ordered
the election to be held under the
state law instead of the primary
election law, and that the commit
tee had ordered the election OF
eight delegates to the state nomi-
mating convention before the state
committee had decided to call a
convention and fixed the basis of
representation of said convention
if a convention was to be held.
Members of both factions sp-
peared before the State Central
Committee Thursday. the commit
tee having met expressly to pass
upon this matter.
We did not get the reasons OF
the committee to postpone the
primary, but kilograms brought
the news that the primary had
been postponed to the 10Th OF
September.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-08-29
REWARD

StOO NE w AMI 300
The readers Of this paper will be plea
sed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able TO cure in all its stages and that is
CataTth. Halls Catarrh Cure is the on
ly positive cure now known to the medi-
cal fraternity. Catarrh being q consti-
tutionai disase, requires constitution
al treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. thereby destroying the founda-
tIon OF the disease. aad giving the pa
fient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The projectors have so much
faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggist. 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-08-29
Brother Patiu of The Va1ls

Brother Patin of The Valley
of-the- Teche hes made an effort to
get out of his muddle. he has even
tried to show that he was not in
good humor, but all this will me-
yer DO away with that internal
signed document. 1t is no use to
try and get out of signed docu-
'ment brother, if that was possible,
Others would not be in the fix they
arc to-day.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-08-29
THE CANDIDATES.

THE CANDIDATES.
For Sheriff
David Rees.
For Clerk of Court
M. l.. Broussard.,
For Coroner
DIR. Walter Poche.
For Representatives
A. c. Mills,
IS 80. B. Fournet.
For Justice of the Peace 1st Ward
J. A. Hitter,
Edg, sE, VOORHEES,.
) 1855 For Constables
James Delahoussaye,
Martin: Maraist.
i.1 Police Jurors LIST Ward
L. G. Duchamp,
: L. V. Liable.
lki For Sheriff
O. Badon.
For Clerk of Court
A. F. Domengeaux.
'fts For Coroner
DIR. w. J.. Rhymes.
For Representatives
Adolphe Thibodeaux,
J. M. Olivier,
For Justices ofthe Peace LIST Ward
-, f. I. Power,
Leopold Lopez.
For Constables
Ben Bertrand,
Numa Guilbeau.
For Police Jurors LIST Ward
Albert P. Resweber,
Rodolphe Roy.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-08-29
Low Rates.

Morgans Louisiana aud Texas Rail-
road and Steamship Company will sell
tickets to Alexandria July 10 to IS at
one and one-third fare. to Do, Aug. % and
% at one and fare Monteagle. Tenn. July
y. %. "A one fare plus .25cts to Kansas
City, Mo-. July IS and % one fare plus
500. to Camp Ground, Miss. July 10 to
Aug. one and obe-third fare to New
Orleans plus $40. to BALTIC. Nd, Sept.
l6. IL and Is one fare plus $500. For
additional particulars, apply to local
agent or to CD. ELLIS,
Division Passenger Agent
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-08-29
SATURDAY., AUG. 20, 1903.


"A mp W ofsSshTA'Sn<Ass-s,- -
Last Sunday our editor accom-
Ipsnied by Messrs IT, G. Yautier
land Alcibiade DeBlanstook 10 the,
excursion and picnic to the Char
.enton shell beach which was given
10y the good people of that pretty
little place for the benefit of their
schurch.
We took the excursion boat at
New Iberia, the boat had a large
'and commodious barge but the
snumber of excursionists was not
large. The largest number came
from Lafayette and among them
was the Sontag famous military
sbsnd which means that the excur-
'sionists enjoyed the good music
'sll the day.
The boat left New Iberia at 7:30
O'Clock in the morning and reached
tCharenton at half past twelve the,
'run from New Iberia to Charenton
was most charming as gentle
ibreeze swept over the large barge
'and kept the atmosphere agreea-
'bly cool.
AT Clarendon the excursionists
were met by delegation of the
'good citizens of that place and
igiven free transportation. to the
lake beach in Bodleysst Two wheel
lbusses drawn by three aat mules,
the drive which is just one mile
was little rough but it was new
'ertheless interesting and greatly
enjoyed by ALL ,Fs fEf
At the lake a resort that would
be an ideal place for poets and
'lovers, and when the sweet sounds
,of Sontag's band we're re-echoed by
the woods and waved lazily o yer
the smooth surfaoe, of the, beanti-
iful lake, even the Oldest members
of the charming assemblage look
ed as if they were feeling that
they we're yet in their sweet six
teens. Nv
= When all were enjoying the
pleasure of the picnic showers in
terrupted the, charming fete, but
there was no mud on the white
shells. after the showers sill went
back to the grounds to take in all
the pretty sights of such a lovely |
gathering.
1t has been our good fortune to |
TO fall in the most charming of |
company; we hsppensdg q, be at
the table with our good friend Mr.. |
Martial Billaud. ST., and Widow
Antoine Guidry,, Mr.. and Mrs. H. |
A. Leblanc, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur |
Roy and Mr.. Louis Lacoste, the
company proved to all to be most
agreeable and it was then and there
decided to make the balance of |
the trip together, and when the
time of departure came the party |
rode back to Clarendon in "blue
bus and from Clarendon to Bald
win the party rode witlrmore COM
fort regular bus was procured
for this trip, this drive was slow on |
account Of the muddy roads, but
the time appeared short to the in
dividual members, particularly |
to some Of the party.
When the party separated at
New Iberia, it was with the hope,
the earnest wish of The majority |
of them, that some future events
may again bring them together.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-08-29
The Canning Factory a Good
Showing. s =

Something new for the State
of Louisiaua," that was the head
ing of an advertisement which ap-
peared in last Sundays Picayune,
calling attention to the "Perfec-
ton Brand Tomatoes" packed by
the Thibodaux Preserving Co., and
for sale in New Orleans, G. nj.
Ahrons & Co., sole distributing
agents.
We have already called attention
to the first carload shipment of it's
products to New Orleans by the
Thibodaux Canning Factory. We
are pleased to state that the
merchandise has given general sa-
tisfaction. Last week a second car
load of goods was shipped to New
Orleans, and this week, third
car load was started off for Mem
phis Tenn, and there are other
orders to be filled.
The Perfection Brand Toma-
toes are said to be superior to all
others. and as they sell for the same
price there is already a good de-
mand for them.
It is already demonstrated shat
the factory will prove a success.
The question of the supply of raw
material we regard as settled for
the future. 1t has been abundant
ly proven that raising truck for
the factory pays and pays hand
somely, and that is all that our far
mers wanted to know to 60 into
truck raising for the factory. The
factory will he able to receive and
utilize all the material brought to
it, and whenever the supply grows
large enough to require additional
capacity, it will be forthcoming.
Indeed, there is already some talk
of enlarging the factory, and the
suggestion comes from persons of
experience in the business liv-
ing outside of the parish.
As evidence that our farmers
will readily furnish the factory,
we note the fact that the adver.
tisement appearing in our columns
for 5000 barrels of sweet potatoes
is ordered out this week, because
the potatoes have been promised.
MIR. Ahrons a leading broker of
New Orleans, and a man of practi-
cal experience in the business, was
here this week, to meet the Off
GERS, directors and manager of the
factory, and is reported as well
pleased with the business outlook
of the concern. He assured the To-
cal management that he will have
no difficulty in readily placing all
the stuff the factory can turd out,
even when worked at its full capa-
city.
Our people should make it their
business to help develop the can
ming factory to the fullest extent.
1t means a great deal to the
town aud parish, as we have re-
peatedly pointed in these columns,
and its success will benefit the
community at large. 1t helps the
farmers, it helps the merchants, it
helps artisans, laborers boys and
girls; it helps every body in the
community. directly and indirect
ly.-Thibodeaux Sentinel.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-08-29

| have a second hand square piano in
good order at the Convent Of Mercy for
sale for $500 $1,000 cash balance IS
per month. Good for practicing purpo-
ses-address Jesse B. Hull.
Agent Grunewaid Co. New Iberia. La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-08-29

Mr.. Leopold Simon who spent
several days here returned to his
home in Opelousas this week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-01-01
HAMILTON HAMBLEN.


Dne year ago last month Rev v
;. Hamilton came TO Big Stone Gar
from Florence, Ala 70 live and
preach. In his family OF wife and
Tour children, he brought Miss Leola
"eftrnde' the eldest daughter just
tnen grown 10 womanhood aud a
lnof"ugn and accomplished scholar
rom birmingham Seminary and
'i''''n 81 college. tennessee. a
rare tropical flower was trans
i'sn'e' in', the covert OF this noun
'"'n encifeied garden. Duuiul t0
percent, ana ch1fcn, deVout oi spirit
'"' ''A'"i"e' neipiul oi everything
: 'o'' she was No church and Epwofth
league meetings. attended 10y the
young merchant. prince, and church
, ~ low" promoter Mr. John =.
p" . .,',
'"e regular church services. hove
ever. We're zoo inirequent for the
many ana one'ous things upou bis
!. ''' -'" poe was enconrnged to come
.''''' + '''' ? -'iD' untl.' 90 Christmas
morning az sou. be Jed her Co the
''''' mage 'i'er DOB quiet home wei-
''"s' anu n'" tne two hearts beat
~ ono
1T was '' nave been church mar
.,'-.' 'ne cards "ete printed and
,'' 'e' ''ei l''hef and pastor would
"''' mari tNt NhfNis NNf NIs afI'IUfI.m