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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
An Iowa Drainage Law.

We do not know Of any more i'm
portant business that will come be-
fore the Iowa General Assembly at
its next meeting them that Of form
ulatinga general drainage law that
will give every farmer whose land
needs drainage an outlet, through
the lands Of another Unnecessary, that
will enable him to tile drain his land.
The state has lost untold millions
during the last year because Of the
failure Of the enactment Of a law Of
this character by the last General
Assembly.
1t is not easy to frame such a law
and those who undertake to frame it
must have a thorough knowledge Of
the experience of older states that
have been obliged to meet the condi-
tions now prevailing west of the
Mississippi. When land was worth
but $25 or $50 per acre and drain
ing material expensive. there was
some good reason for not tile drain
ing land Now that land is worth
anywhere from $4Oto 800 per
acre, the former can not stand
the loss to which he is now subject.
He must in many cases stand it
whether he will or no until the
state enacts such legislation as will
enable him to secure an outlet on
just and equitable terms. The men
who put the state under obligations
them by framing and securing the
passage of such a law must not only
understand the Legislation Of older
states but must be quite familiar
with the conditions peculiar to Iowa.
1t is important that law of this
character be enacted in Iowa this
year not merely for the benefit of
Iowa farmers but the farmer in
Minnesota and Missouri who are
suffering under the same inconye-
Iniences and who will demand
similar legislation when their legis-
lative bodies meet the year follow
ling.
Nor must the Legislators in either
state forget that the public highways
stand in need Of much the same re-
lief which the farmers will now
Earnestly demand. There are thou
sands of places where highways
cross sloughs and swales in which
it is pure nonsense and utter folly
to attempt to make good roads
until the under water has been re-
moved, which can be done only by
drains through adjoining farms.
The road supervisor should have
authority to construct these drains
whether the farmers are willing OF
no, paying the cost Of drainage less
the benefit which the farmer re-
ceives by havinga portion of his
land drained at the pubic expense,
which benefit should be taxed to the
land SO drained.
i We hope that the members Of the
legislature will take up this matter
in dead earnest and give the farmers
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

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MISS VIOLET OAKLEY.
America's Woman Mural Painter and
Her Ambitious Work,

Amerfca's Woman Mural Painter and
Her Ambitious Work.
s For the first time in the history of
American art woman is intrusted
with the mural decorations of great
public building. When the splendid
new capitol at Harrisburg, Pa, il fin
ished one of the most interesting
sights the guides will have to show
visitors will be great frieze entitled
THE Romance Of the Founding Of the
State.''
Violet Oakley is to be the creator of
this work. The room in the capitol
which Miss Oakley is to decorate is
20 feet by 80 and 16 feet high. The
frfeze, divided into panels, is to be 5
feet in depth, beginning IL feet from
the floor. The subject, "The Romance
of the Founding of the State,' is one
that allows unlimited latitude for orig
inal treatment in way at will ap-
peal to popular favor. fos the artist
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
The Plain woman,

'sThe pretty woman hasn't all the
good things in life," said a plain wom-
an. "She misses one thing certainly
the comfort of ugliness. To be sure,
she has to be old enough to have phi
losophized bit about life before she
finds this out, and before that time she
is certain to have lain awake nights
crying because the skin deep gift Of the
gods has been denied her. But by and
by she begins to see that her plain fea-
lures, If they haven't brought her Joy,
have spared her pain. In the first
place, she hasn't expected much of the
world, and so she has not been disap-
pointed. Then she has had leisure from
her mirror and her admirers and, next
of all, from herself to think some
thoughts worth thinking and to do a
little something of solid worth. The
worst slave l ever knew was remark
ably pretty girl who was always in
terror lest she was not at her beauty's
best and whose whole life was round
of severe self exactions that she might
keep her beauty unimpaired. The poor
child actually found time for nothing
else in life than the office Of being her
own groom.
"Best of all, the plain woman is rea-
sonably sure to escape the observation
and comment that are sure to follow a
pretty girl and which are not half SO
pleasing to her If she is sensible and
right minded as the most Of mankind
think.
"Oh, yes; life has plenty of compen-
sation to offer the ugly woman, as sure
ly am qualified to know, having led
the life Of one, 10, these many years."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

There are about two ,nillion goats
in the country now and it would re-
quire at least twenty million to sup
ply the demand for goat hides. For
certain kinds of footwear and gloves
goat skin is growing more and more
in demand. In 1885 we only impor-
ted four million dollars worth Of
goat skins. In 1890 we imported
nine million dollars worth. In 1898
we imported fifteen million dollars
worth of goat skins. By 1900 the
amont imported amounted to
twenty-five million dollars and
last year the bill paid to fore.
ign goat raisers was twenty-five
million dollars. We can see no rea-
son why the people of this country
should not raise their goats.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

WuO ulSueftdhes 10 carry OUT tnlS
seheank Of decoration is not hampered
by ltion. as is the case with the
subjects. the old stock ones.
1t is III mural design and in stained
glasswork tliat Miss O
eXcek..--axess stisc coratioS
of All Angels In New York placed her
name foremost among the artists in
that line Of work.
Just how many years it will take to
complete the present work Miss Oak
ley has no idea. As II preliminary she
went on tour of Europe, visiting As
sisi. Venice, Naples, Rome and Flor
ence. studying the work of the Italian
masters of mural decorations and
treasuring wealth of suggestions.
Then she went to England to obtain
the historical data which were only to
be obtained there. At the Kensington
museum, oxford and elsewhere Miss
Oakley found the necessary ground
work for the compositions and then re-
turned to her studio ut Villa Nova, Pa,
to begin the designs.
The young artist who is thus honored
with work that none but master
would be intrusted with was born in
New Jersey, but lived the greater part
of her life in New York, where she first
started her lessons at the Art league,
working for awhile under Carroll Beck
with.
Then she went for a year abroad,
studying with Raphael Collin and Aman
Gean ut the Academic Montparnasse
during u winter and spending sum
mer under Charles Lasar in Rye, Sus-
sex. The following year she spent in
Philadelphia, taking lessons at the
Academy Of the Fine Arts under Ce-
ella Beaux, Joseph de Camp and Hem
ry Thouron. Boston Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
Women make their own opportunities
nowadays without waiting for oppor-
tuntdes to come to them.


"You promised mother letter. Write
1t now," is one of the notices on the
walls Of the Nagasaki Home For Sea-
men, motto that 1t is asserted, has
restrained more men from going wrong
than almost any other influence of the
place. Wanderers over the globe are
not the only ones who need such re-
minder. Indeed they might be able to
give lessons in fllial duty to many who
have never realized how fortunate they
are that home and mother are not far
away. but near at hand.-Youth's Com
panion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

Oberlin NJ. Carter, the former
army captain whose crookedness
resulted in the government being
swindled out Of several millions Of
dollars in the harbor work at Savan-
nah, was released from the penitenti-
ary at Ft. Leayenworth on Satur-
day after serving three years and
seven months. Waverly Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
NJ. q o. Excursion Rates

For the Christmas and New Year
holidays the Manchester and Oneida
Ry. will sell excursion tickets to ostations
WITHIN A DISTANCE OF 200
MILES, at fare and one-third for the
round trip.
Tickets will be sold December "a, %
and 81, 1903, and January Let, 1904,
good to return up to and including
January 4, 1904. 47-w6
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
Tarrason vinegar.

Tarragon vinegar may be inexpen-
sively made at home with cider or
white wine vinegar and dried tarragon
leaves bought at the druggists. Al
low half pint Of leaves to a quart Of
vinegar and allow the leaves to steep
for about two weeks. Strain careful-
", using a flannel jelly bag. Bottle
and keep in cool place.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

The girl who is careful to have 8
collar, cuffs, belt and other trifles har-
monize and who chooses them with an
eye to their appropriateness to the
dress and to the occasion upon which
they are to be worn will also see to
1t that her gloves and shoes are neat
and clean, while her hair will be ar
ranged in simple, becoming style.
without any attempt at exaggeration
or desire to follow the latest fad or
fancy.-Success
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
Business Opportunities For All.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best agri-
cultural section Of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and busi-
ness men successful. We have a demand
for competent men, with the necessary
capital, for all branches of business.
Some special opportunities for creamery
men and millers. Good locations for
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbnyers. Cores
pondence solicited. Write for Maps and
Maple Leaflets. w. T. Reed, Industrial
Agent, 604 Enticott Building, st. Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

All the pail bearers at the funeral
of Jessica Ormand,. an old colored
"mamlny" Of Atlanta, Ga who died
the other day, were white men who
had known her when she was slave
Several ofthem had been nursed by
her in their infancy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
To clean smoky Paper Hansins..

TO Clean smoky Paper H0ngtn8s.
Take piece of wood Of the shape
of scrubbing brush, nail a handle on
the back, then upon the face nail a
piece of dried sheepskin with wool
upon 1t, or fax or tow will do, or cot
ton flannel Of several thicknesses will
answer very well. Dip this brush in
to dry whiting and rub the smoke
lightly with the brush on the upper
parts of the room first, protecting the
carpet with mating or newspaper, as
the whiting dust is hard to sweep off
carpet. The whiting that remains
on the wall is easily brushed off with
soft cloth attached to n stick. 1t is
very effectual IL the room is not damp
and the whiting is dry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
Ger.

In the long migratons of the birds
from north to south; in the journeys
Of the blacktail deer of the Rockies,
when death turks by the pathway to
their summer or winter homes; in the
wild stampede Of the buffalo that once
ranged the mighty plains-we never
hear of weaker sex" Queer,
Washington Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

Old woolen stockings may be cut into
squares and, with covering of ere.
tonne or stuff, will form useful iron
holders. The legs of two stocking.
opened out and Joined together will an,
swes the purpose Of a house flannel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
For q Child,s Cot.

:. A good mattress for child's cot may
be made Of torn paper. Old letters or
any clean paper which is not too stiff
may be torn into strips for this pur-
pose. Make stout case of the size
required and fill it with the torn paper.
Over this mattress lay folded blan-
ket.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

Don't think it enough TO be beauty.
In order to approach perfection wom-
an should improve herself intellectu-
ally as well as physically.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

A Japanese bride gives her wedding
presents to her parents as slight rec
ompense for the trouble they have had
in rearing her.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

How well an old cookbook was dedi-
Gated when it was signed "ro those
plucky housewives who master their
work instead of allowing it to master
themw
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

y. M. .PEARSE.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLLECT
u OR. All business entrusted to him giyeI
prompt attention. Office In City Hall block
second floor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

Of Iowa the relief which they now
have a right to demand by enabling
them to secure an outlet for all lands
that need drainage wherever such
outlet is possible.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

9, Il. cATEs.

LAWRENCE q eREMs.
nRUGS. Wall Paper, Stationery, Paints, Oils,
~ etc. City Hall block.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
$500 More Than Half Fare Via Q. g.

To points in Arkansas, Colorado
Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Tick
cts on sale Dec. 1st and 18th, 1903; and
Jan. 9Th and 10th, 1904. For further
information apply to any g. w. Agent
or j. P. Elmer, G. p. a., Chicago, III.
47-w6.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
@AlEx. sEEsTRoM

ALEX. sEFsTRoM.
GENERAL BLACKSMITH, horseshoeing Q
VI specially. Interfering and corns cured or
work Suaranteed share Of the % pubic @ DsssoS. ss a.
age is solicited. Shop on Franklin street. near
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

A.E.PETERsoN.
nEADER IN Groceries. Provisions, Cfot b
" cry, Fruits. etc. Main Street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
4. r. MOONEY.

(Succeasor to Lee Bowman.
DLAOKSMITH and WAgonmaker, Delhi
b Iowa. Work done promptly and III work
( mAnltke manner. Ch6rgoa reasonable. Ypul
Patronage solicited. iBtfA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
VETERINARIAN.
DIR. j. w. SCOTT.
VETERINARY Surgeon, aud Dentist. bOi &
Main Street. Telephon 289.

+ MANCHESTER MARBLE WORKS
rs prepared to furnish Granite and Marble
i Monuments and Head Stones Of various de-
signs. Have the county right for Stpe's Pat
eut Grave Cover; also dealer In Iron Fences.
Willmeet all competition. 9ie
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

49, -
things Z. e essches,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09
Our Business Directory.
ATronNaYs.

20. YoRAn. b. y. ARxoLD. MI. YoRAn-
YORAN. ARNOLD &rYORAN
A ATTORNEYS AT LAW, and Real Estate
Z a AEents. Once over Delaware County State
Bank. Manchester. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-09

w. N. eoYNToN.
INArCHMAKER, Jeweler and Kngraver
w dealer In Watches, Clocks, Silver and
Plated Ware, Fine Jewelry. SpectAules, Cutlery,
Musical Instruments, etc.. Main street.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
Summerville to Boom.

Summerville, one of the prettiest
little towns along the line of the Low
Grade railroad, has awakened from a
lethargy of years and promises to be
one Of the liveliest places on the Red
Bank creek during the coming summer
The country thereabouts is underlaid
with coal and the development OF the
field has been begun by the Red Bank
Mining Company, which has made an
opening just south OF town. This oper-
alton will have several hundred men at
work in the near future and other in
dustries are contemplated. Summer
vile has one OF the best sites for town
to be found anywhere, but, as used to
be the case at Falls Creek, lacks the
population. dubois Courier.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
High License Amendments.

The following amendments TO the
Brooks High License Law will be Of
fered at the present session OF the Leg
islature by the legislative committee of
knights of Fidelity:
II any person advertised as one Of In
temperate habits or so designated by
any member OF his family or blood rela-
tion, shall knowingly enter bar room
or saloon or upon the premises OF IL
censed house where Intoxicating liquors
are sold, for the purpose Of procuring or
having furnished TO him by sale, gift
or otherwise, any spirituous, vinuous.
malt or brewed liquors, shall be guilty
OF misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof In any Court Of Quarter Sessions,
the offender shall be fined not less than
ten, nor more than fifty dollars aud un-
dergo an Imprisonment of not less than
ten nor more than sixty days.
Any person under the age OF twenty
one years, who shall knowingly enter a
bar room or saloon or upon the premises
Of licensed house where Intoxicating
liquors are sold, for the purpose Of pro-
curing, or having furnished to him, by
sale, gift or otherwise, any malt, brewed,
spirituous or vinous liquors shall be
guilty Of misdemeanor and upon con.
viction thereof in any Court Of Quarter
Sessions, shall be sentenced to pay Il
fine Of not more than fifty dollars or un-
dergo an imprisonment in the county
jail for a period not exceeding thirty
days, both or either at the discretion OF
the court and the wilful entrance upon
a second conviction shall be deemed
misdemeanor punishable by imprison-
ment OF not less than sixty days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
The Country School Marin.

An exchange says (; The require
ments of country teacher are numer-
Gus. She must be primary interme-
diate, grammar grade and high school
teacher combined she must be able
to build fires, adjust fallen stovepipes,
put in window panes, sweep, dust, split
kindling, drive horse, keep out OF the
neighborhood quarrels, know how and
when to whip bad boy, understand the
school laws, raise money for libraries,
keep all kinds Of records, plant trees on
Arbor Day, be OF good moral character
and pass examination in all branches OF
education. Foo these accomplishment
she receives twenty-five dollars a
month. Think Of girl getting that
salary Out OF this she pays her
board, buys her clothes, attends the
summer school, educational papers,
and books, attends county conventions
and buys slate pencils. What is left
she adds to her bank account or starts
bank II she prefers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
Rathmel.

Duncan and Neil Mcpherson are sick
with the typhoid fever.
Hear Miss Sara Belle Mohney at the
p. o. S. of A. Ill tonight.
Mr.. A. w. M lholan had business In
Dubois Monday VI this week.
Miss Laura Ht shes expects to visit in
Pittsburg the last OF this week.
James Roberts, son OF George Rob
erts, is reported as having the small
pox.
Mr.. John Ward, jr., of Washington,
d. c., called on friends here last Fri
day.
Mr.. Charles Sanders and family, OF
Brockwayville, spent New Years day
in this place.
w. G. Harris, District President OF
the p. o. S. OF A. In Jefferson county,
installed the officers at Sykesville Sat
urday evening. G. S. Keagle accom-
panied him.
Do not fail to hear Miss Mohney in
the p. o. S. of A. Hall this Wednesday,
evening. A number OF Reynoldsville
and Dubois p. o. S. OF A. boys are ex-
pected to be here.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
THE NEWS OF
| NEARBY TOWNS.
Reported by The Stars
Special correspondents.
EmerickviIIe.

John Hatten and wife drove TO keyn-
oldsvllle Sunday.
Miss Edyth Schugars attended teach
ers' institute at Brookville last week.
Quite number Of our young people
enjoyed a sleigh ride to Reynoldsville
Thursday night
Elmer Murphy, of West Virginia, is
visiting with his mother, Mrs. Susannah
Murphy, in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Brady, of Brook
vile, were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. 4. Snyder Sunday.
e. E. Snyder left on Monday for
Driftwood, where he is employed with
the bridge builders on p. r. r.
James Smith, Mrs. William Baugh-
man and daughter, Of Reynoldsville,
visited friends In this place Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sprague, OF this
place, visited the latter's parents, E.
Bussard and wife, near Reynoldsville
Sunday.
A. A. Burkhouse sold his grocery to
Raymond Markle, Of Knoxdale, last
week and Mr.. Markle took charge Of
same Monday.
Mrs. Fred Burns and daughter, Their
essa, and Mrs. E. E. Schugars, of Reyn-
oldsville, visited at the home OF H. G.
Schugars Friday of last week.
Emanuel Schugars lost a very val
liable horse one night last week. The
horse was tied around the neck with a
rope and his front legs became entangl-
ed in the rope and choked to death.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
Readers OF The Pi,tsburg Dispatch Made
Happy.

The New Years number OF The Pitts.
burg Dispatch was great treat to its
many readers. 1t consisted Of 30 pages
(just think of 1t y containing a complete
resume of events OF 1902, accurate and
reliable. 1t was not only Of interest to
the hundreds of thousands of Dispatch
readers In the Pittsburg territory, but
invaluable to all, no matter where, for
1t was ready reference to thousands
Of useful and interesting items. Un-
doubtedly it was the best number OF its
kind ever published and one which
could be issued only by one of the great
est journals In the United States.
No wonder the Dispatch enjoys the
largest circulation of any Pittsburg pa
per 1t is the only &c morning paper
published in that city and that partly
accounts for its wonderful popularity.
The people know it pays to buy the best
and 1t holds good with the Dispatch, for
very few think of the trihing cents
difference 1.-THE daily being only 10c by
the week..
Those who are not now taking the
Dispatch should at once subscribe, as
they will not regret 1t. When you sub
scribe ask Chas. S. Kirchartz to send
and get you copy OF that great review
edition. Italone is worth the price OF
six months subscription
Pittsburgers should be proud of their
great paper.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
[KTINTER is HERE
AND so Is
Northamer & Kenock.

And we are better prepared than
ever to do cabinet work or anything
In the wood working line.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
The Secret of Long Life

Consists in keer ,rss,sin organs
OF the body in healthy, regular action,
and in quickly destroying deadly dis
ease germs. Electric Bitters regulate
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, purify
the blood, and give.a splendid appetite.
They work wonders In curing Kidney
Troubles, Female Complaints, Nervous
Diseases, Constipation, Dyspepsia, and
Malaria. Vigorous health and strength
always follow their use. Only SOC,
guaranteed by H. Alex Stoke, druggist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
Finds Way to Live Long.

The startling announcement OF dis
covery that will surely lengthen life is
made by editor o, Fl, Downey, of Chu-
rubusco, Ind. ~ wish to state" he
writes, "that DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption is the most infallible
remedy that / have ever known for
Coughs, Colds and Grip. It's invalu-
able to people with weak lungs. Hav-
ing this wonderful medicine no one need
dread Pneumonia or Consumption. Its
relief is instant and cure certain" H..
Alex Stoke, the druggist, guarantees
every SOC and Sl.00 bottle, and gives
trial bottles free.