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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
The Missing Will.

fS0H HE onyx clock on the mantel
chimed the hour of II, and beau
= Hull Norma Maynard arose to
retire. STOPPING gracefully over her
fathers chair she lightly kissed his
forehead, then turned, with charm
Ing gesture, to tall, distinguished
looking man, who arose with alacrity
{ to clasp the dimpled hand. Good
night, Mr.. Netherby." Wells Neither
by's eyes sought hers. "AIy last even
ing has sped away on golden wings,
/. Miss Norma. Good night, but not
goodbye. I'll see you fomprrow?'
Norma's shadowy eyes fell beneath
his pleading, questioning gaze. and She
trembled rs his warm lips touched her
hngertips, but forcing smile, she an
swered lightly: "You may IL your
train doesn't leave too early; I'm not
an early bird you know"
Turning quickly to hide the forbid
den tears that dimmed her bright eyes,
Norma disappeared between the velvet
portieres, while Wells lighted cigar
and stared at the carpet In moody-sl-
slence. The kind voice of the elder
man broke the oppressive silence.
"Rightfully, this estate with its
. princely revenues should be yours,
I Wells. Your father was Noel Neither
by's adopted son, reared to believe he
would inherit all, bat as no Will was
found, the house being burned with
poor Netherby in 1t, the law gave 1t all
70 me, a total stranger, though distant
relative. Ii Is the height of injustice.
Now, listen, Wells" the earnest voice
continued, II am convinced that your
!. Affection for my daughter is recipro-
Gated, and the very fact seems to me
providential."
.Do not tempt me, sir. will never
{ ask Miss Aiaynartl's hand in marriage
until am her equal In wealth. am
no fortune hunter.
A brief silence ensues. then Mr..
1 Maynard queries, abruptly: Wells,
did you know the house Is haunted?
Twice since we have lived here the
cellar has been filled with smoke, com.
ing from no earthly source that we
could find. If were a believer in
the supernatural, would say that
Netherby's spirit could not rest after
meeting such an untimely DEATH"
HBut this is new house," remon-
strated Wells.
ssTrue, but the cellar is the same.
This house was erected on the old
foundation"
.What nonsense! laughed Wells,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

tho members Of
The Naval Board
o f G IL S truction
who acquired their
knowledge of war
ship building from
practical expert
ence disappears.
Rear Admiral
Melville entered
the navy through
the engine room in
1861 and has beer,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

'sonality and the
scenes of whose
patriotic activities
are brought to
mind from time to
time by tourists
in the mountain
regions of Austria
and switzerland
AS the flame Of
patriotic ferver
and devotion to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
May Try Pnblic owner.hip.

Des Moines may try municipal owner
ship of its telephone exchange. The Mu-
tual system, controlled by business men,
was recently loaned $4,000 by F. NJ.
Hubbell, capitalist, to pny taxes, which
saved it from sale. Hubbell now pro-
poses to convert his mortgage into COM
mon stock, if the city will buy ma
jority of the shares and conduct the ex.
change. The proposition is widely favor.
ed, and will be an issue in the next mum.
cinnl .olnntinn - - =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
rroducinr Good Racon.

Speaking at the annual meeting of
the Experimental Union at Guelph,
Prof. ]. H. Grisdale, Ottawa, mention
ed few facts In connection with hog
faising and the production Of good bs-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
shipping Egg. for Matching.

In discussing the packing of eggs for
shipping-that is, in small quantities
for hatchlng-a Michigan Farmer cor
respondent writes that he prefers a
good strong basket to any other kind
of package. He puts n layer of ex-
celsior in the bottom Of the basket.
wraps each egg in paper, then in ex-
celsior, and places in the basket small
end down. When the layer is full it
should be so firm that there is no NOV
ing about of the eggs with the motion
Of the basket. If more than one layer
of eggs. As used he puts good thick
layer of excelsior on top of the first
layer and proceeds MS before. finishing
with a layer Of excelsior. When the
basket is full he stretches stout un-
bleached muslin across the top and
sews to the edges of the basket, draw
ing 1t tight. Then he plainly labels
the basket SO that 1t will be carefully
handled. He says a half bushel basket
will hold fifty eggs packed in this
way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

1t Sometimes Happens that Way.
Tom-Why did he marry her?
Jackie didn't. She married him
-Someryille Journal, Ss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

A young man isn't n social success
unless three women out of every four
he meets asks him if he isn't lonesome.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

De Doe oeancMy
am
Will nil
Itfu feed the
Mh %
trakn
JoHNf
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

A young man inquiries about the pro-
fits of sage. The common herbs, In
GLIDING thyme, sage, sayory, marjory,
fennel, ETC., are sold to some extent in
large markets. either in bulk to manu-
facturers, or in punches for the retail
trade. The prices paid at wholesale
would equal 5000 or more per acre.
and the plants are not hard to raise,
although gathering and punching re-
quires considerable time. The diff
Guilty is that the demand Is very limit
ed and the trade is mostly in the hands
of few growers. who have furnished
their specialties for many years. New
growers would find some trouble in
making a place for the product in large
amounts. Small amounts can be
grown profitably by those who have
retail vegetable routes. A trade in
herbs could be added without much
difficulty. If all the crop is not sold
green in punches, the remainder can
be dried, boxed and sold in winter;
the demand is best in late fall and
early winter. Herbs may be grown
MS second crop, the seed being start
ed now and the plants set after early
pears. Set SKIP inches and cultivate
until the crop covers the ground. Cut
alternate rows in September and let
the other rows fill the space.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

There are radically different ideas
as to what the better agriculture
should consist in. The real farmer
is said to adhere too closely to the
ways of his fathers. He plods. The
city man who goes to the country
would correct all this by overturning
1t. He sees revolution in everything
with which he has to do. Ways of
doing business are not SO much I'M
proved rs reyolutionized. The new
things are of different kind from the
old. The automobile is not an i'm
provement of the horse and carriage;
1t Is new creation. The new tele-
graphy uses no wires to carry Its mes
sages. The X-rays allow us to see
through board. The man who is
familiar with all this wants to in
troduce some wholly new and startling
thing when he goes into farming. He
would reform it and revolutionize it.
The upshot of it is likely to be kind
of freak farming. He will grow some
specially, perhaps popcorn, pigeons,
liquorice, ginseng, NORWOOD, madden.
basket willow. Angora goats, skunks.
The point is that these small crops
and Fictitious enterprises are mere
side issues and really have no great
effect on agricultural prosperity as a
whole. They may be very profitable
here and there, but they are for the
few and special conditions Mere
specialties cannot revolutionize great
series of businesses like the agricul-
tural businesses, that engage four
times more fixed capital than manu-
features. We have probably about
reached the limit Of fancy farming"
except as it may be practiced as n
mere diversion. In the upheaval Of
old ideals. we have made many i'm
practical experiments. but the farmer
stands by the old things, improving
them slowly and surely year by year.
We must be near the point of collapse
of all kinds of freak farming.-Coun-
try Life in America.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
MELVILLE OF THE NAVY.

Distinguished Career of the Retiring
Rear Admiral.
With the retirement of Rear Admiral
George W. Melville. chief of the Blu
reau of Steam Engineering, tile last of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
HERO OF THE TyRoLeAns.
Andrea. Hofer, One of History's Most
Unique Figures.

Unique among the figures of history
is that of Andreas Hofer. the hero Of
the Tyroleans, whose interesting per.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

Following is list of some Of the prin-
cipal county and district fairs which
will be held in Iowa this fall:
Cedar Rapids carnival, Oct. 5-10; Ce-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

Liz uICul w GolGlu Ccleui pisill "
Fort Dodge has resumed operations, Civ
ing employment to 200 persons. The
plant had been closed down since the
destruction of Its big elevator by fire
last December.
The closing day of the Glare races was
marred by serious accident. In the
2:2O pace there were eighteen starters.
There was collision and terrible mix
up, in which horses, drivers and bikes
were piled up in heap. Two drivers
were seriously and one possibly fatally
| injured: several of the horses were bruis-
ed and the bikes demolished.
The two and half years old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Slaymaker. living
near Marengo, was found just outside OF
a hog pen, terribly lacerated and bruised
1t is supposed that he climbed into the
pen to get one of the little pigs, as the
pen contained seven sows and Their
young. 1t is not known whether he man
aged to crawl out or whether they threw
him out in tearing him.
Harry Harner made an attempt n,
Dixie to end his life with 32-calibei
revolver, the bullet tearing the right eye
out and carrying away portion Of tht
skull. His injuries are SUCH that he can
not recover. Harner committed the rasl
act because his sweetheart Tilted him.
Frederick Deming Tucker, president o.
the agricultural department Of the Min
nesota State University, has accepted til,
presidency of Memorial University a
Mason City and will be installed the lat
ter part of August. He is Massachu
sets man, graduate of Yale. and ha
had wonderful success as an educator
He Ia also a preacher of marked ability
having filled pulpits in the Congregations
Church.
| Isaac Ballinger Of Cairo, ILL.,, fell of
moving Illinois Central freight train Ii
| Webster City. One car passed over hi
left leg below the knee and several fin
gers were taken off the left hand, Tn
isg was ampptatsd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Social and Personal.

Judge William Grady has removed his office in the office of the Pratt City Realty company
 Thomas Dugan, formerly mine foreman at No. 8, has been transferred to No. as mine foreman. MT, Shelvin has been pro- noted to the position as foreman of No. 5. The Knights and Ladies of Honor met last night and elected the following off cers for the ensuing year:
 Dictator-William Meagher.
 Vice Dictator-Chares Pickett
 Assistant Vice Dictator-Sam Strick- land.
 Financial Reporter-W. A. Briton. Reporter-John Allen.
 Treasurer-A. J. Prince.
 Guide-Troy Stewart.
 Guardian-Eugene Green.
 Sentinel-W. D. Barrett
 G. D. Harrell, W. H. Barnard and Jim Fason were elected trustees for the en- suing term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Council Meets Toniaht.
Social and Personal,

The series of meetings in progress at the First christian church is being large- 1y attended and considerable interest is being manifested. The Rev. s. r. Spe- gel, state evangelist, is doing the preach ing.
 R. F. Small of Atlanta was in the city today.
 President Schuler, of the Alabama Steel and Wire company, was in the city few hours today. He refused to give out any statement in regard to the resumption of the rod mill.
 Harry Huntsman Gs St. Louis Is in the city.
 T. Fillmore of Birmingham was in Ems ley on business today.
 Mrs A DeBardeleben of Montgomery has returned to her home after a visit to her daughter Mrs. H. DeBardeleben.
 John Sanders of Winchester, Tenn, is in the Steel City looking after business interests.
 Frank s. Wynne has resigned as time keeper and assistan foreman in thhe con- struction department of the Ensley divis- ion of the Tennessee, Coal. Iron and Rail- road company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Mrs. Pickering Dead.

Uniontown, December .-(Special.)- Mrs. Bettie McGhee Pickering, wife of S. s. Pickering, proprietor of the Picker ing House, died at 10 o'clock Monday night from a stroke of paralysis. Mrs Pickering was daughter of Washington McGhee. who was one of the largest land proprietors and farmers of the cane brake. Mrs. Pickering leaves a husband, four daughters, Mrs. C. B. Johnston Mrs. Lea Harwood, Mrs. Haywood Moore, and Miss Fannie Pickering, and a son, Rich- ard Pickering cadet at West Point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Both Phones 1O26

i, teen minutes before an alarm was turned in. It was then about fiften minutes be- fore the department reached the scene. By this time the fire had gained consid- erable headway and the stores of Levi and Thomas Stobert with half of the contents, the market of w. E. McCartin, and dwell ling houses belonging to John Miller were all destroyed.
 The stores of Stobert and Levi were par tially insured The total loss sustained will not exceed $150o.
 Hugh Montgomery, a member of the volunteer fire department, was seriously if not fatally injured last night while fighting the flames. He was on a near by house, that was in danger of being ignited by the sparks and pouring water on the roof, when he slipped and fell. breaking two of his ribs and spraning his back. He will probably be confined to his room for some time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
KILLING NEAR scoTTsBoRo.
Two Men Engage in Fatal Difficulty at
 Woman's House.

Scottsboro December 2.-(Special.)-Late Saturday afternoon near Wannville, just across the Tennessee river. at the house of woman named Jacobs, Jim Ledbet- ter shot and killed Frank Pittnan. The report is that Pittman was drinking ant came up to the woman's house cursing and aimed a shotgun at Ledbetter. whc knocked it aside. The shot that was intended for him missed it's mark. Led better then pulled his pistol and fired two shots, both of which took effect, killing Pittman instantly.
 Ledbetter was arrested and in a pre- liminary trial before Justice Deal was admitted to ball in the sum of $500. which he made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
TWO HOUSES BURN.
Families Living Near Athens Suffer
 Losses By Fire.

Athens. Decemebr 2-(special.)- .)-The home of Henry Nichols at Elkmont was destroyed by fire yesterday morning at an carly hour and everything the family possessed, with the exception of their night clothes, was burned. The family barely escaped with their lives. No one knows how the fire originated, as the house was falling in when they awoke.
 The home of George Hardy, six miles west of Athens, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. There was no insur- ance. The house caught from q defective stove nue. Most of the household effects were saved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Married at Decatur.

Scottsboro, December 2.-Frank Gull latt, a prominent young merchant of this county, who resides at Hollywood, and Miss Nora Howard of Hungar were mar ried in Decatur Tuesday by the probate judge. Miss Howard was visiting in Blr- mingham. Mir. Gullatt went to see her and they decided to come home, but on reaching Decatur, and while waiting for the train. they walked over to the court house where they were married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Death of Yound Wife.

Gadsden, December 2.-(Special )-Mrs Benjamin w Gerow died at her home in this citly Monday afternoon after sever. al weeks illness. For several days before her death she was in precarious condition and her death was not unexpected Mrs Gerow vas the daughter of Amos L. Grif- filth and a sister of Editor w. S. Griffith of the Evening Journal She was mar ried about year ago and a bright and lovely young woman and had a large cir cle of friends The remains were carried
 n. in St. Clair county, Tuesday for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Cupid Busy in Blocton.

Blocton, December 2.-(Special)-Mr D. Y. Hartley and Miss Ada Carlton were married this afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride Both of the contract ing parties are well and favorably known in this section. Justice J. A. Wood per- formed the ceremony.
 Rufus LaGrone, a prosperous butcher of West Blocton, left for Coaling in Tus- caloosa county this morning where he will marry Mrs. Oveehia Morrison this even ing at o'clock. A. J. Bell of this place went with the groom as best man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Farm--5 Win Prizes.

Gadsden, December 2-(Special.)-So weeks ago The Sam Powers company of fered four prizes for the best farm pro- ducts and the contest was decided yes- terday. Prizes awarded were as follows: Ten dollars for the best corn went to A. w. Robinson of Guntersville J. M. Hicks of Turkeytown won the 8 prize for the finest turnips, and also won the s prize for the finest sweet potatoes; Charles Ewing won the E prize for the finest Irish po- tatoes. The potatoes were raised by MT. Ewing at his home in this city and were the second crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
BUSINESS IS GOOD IN THE STEEL CITY Effects of Suspension of Steel
 Plant Little Felt FEW ARE LEAVING TOWN Merchants and Drummers Report That Sales for the Month of November
 Have Been Up to the
 Usual Average.
FEW ARE LEAVING TOWN

Ensley. December 2.-(Special) )-Not- withstanding adverse conditions the bus mess of Ensley for the month just past was up to the average for the year.
 The merchants, especially the grocery men, say that collections and business for the month of November were as good as those of any of the months this year. Travelling men who work the Steel City appear to be satisfied with the amount of orders they are placing. One coffee drummer is quoted as saying that he sold as much coffee on his regular month ly tour last week as he had any week previous.
 The receipts of the Ensley postoffice are said to have held their own during the past month. The only noticeable de- collected by the police. It seems that people have been uniformly quiet since the suspension at the steel plant.
 Compars stively few have left Ensley with the view of not returning. Some have gone to their homes for the purpose of visiting relatives and friends and talk ing rest, others have secured tempo rary employment with the repairing forcs and at the furnaces, but the major DOT ton have remained in the Steel City.
 The general opinion is that the steel plant will resume work on the first of the year.
 Council Meets Tonight.
 The city council will meet in It's regu- lar session tomorrow night Some very important measures will require tha boards attention.
 Attempts Suicide.
 Ernest Summers, a well known young man of Ensley, attempted to commit sui eide last night in R. L. Byrum's saloon by taking a glass of laudanum and whisky. pr. Rosmand was summoned and worked on him several hours. Mr. Sum- mers is reported today as being alright again. He is young man % years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Mra. wInsIow's soothino svrun.

rha hest remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold hv druggists in every part of the world Re rure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's q Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. Ta. heen used for over FIFTY YEARS hv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their Cfr1T.DREN WHILE TEETHING. with pERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHEs tho CHILD, sOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYs an PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, ana ia tventy-hvs cents . bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
ASK FOR MONEY.
Mecklan Wagon Factory Calls on the
 City of Gadsden.

Gadsden, December 2-(special )-The Commercial club held a special meeting to consider the matter of aiding in fin- ancial way the Mecklan Wagon factory of Gadsden The management of the fae- tory asks for a cash donation of 5000 and they promise, if given this amount. to start up the plant and make heavy trucks. wheels and also add a shovel fac tory to the enterprise.
 The subject was thoroughly discussed and committee was appointed to wait on the wagon factory officials to ascer- tain what guarantee they would furnish 10 carry out their agreement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Liquor Selling Continues.

Huntsville, December 2.-(Special. .)-The question of issuing licenses to the saloons of West End was brought up in the city council last night and disposed of in a summary manner. A motion was made to appoint committee to draft an ordina nee prohibiting the sale of liquor on West Clinton street beyond the intersection of Gallatin street. The motion was de- feAted by a vote of 5 to f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Huntsville Hotel Leased.

Huntsville. December 9 2.-(Special. )-rhe Huntsville and Monte Sano Improvement hotel for term of years to George T.. Finnell, a well known hotel man of Dal- las. Tex. Manager Frank Steele will re- tire and Mir. Finnell will assume the man. agement of the hotel on December IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Buried at Athens.

Athens, December 2.-(Special.) )-Mrs. Sadie Coffee welles died at her home in Birmingham yesterday morning. and her remains were brought to this place for burial. She was about % :ears of age and had only been married q short time. She was a daughter of tho late Capt. J. D. Coffee. Her death was A severe shock to many friends and relatives in this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Etowah Recistrars Appointed.

Gadsden, December 2.-fSpecial.)-The state board of registrars have appoint ed the registrars for Etowah county, and they are the same as before. except F. Nj. Cornelius is named as the successor to Dozier Thornton. The men named are as follows: R. A. D. Dunlap of Gadsden, F. H. Cornelius of Walnut Grove, D. N. Jelks of Gadsden. Those named for Chero- kee are: T. H. Shropshire, Centre; w. E. Ringer, Congo; E. H. Emerson, Luke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
BUILDINGS BURN IN
 PRATT CITY BLAZE
FIRE ON DRIFT TRACK DESTROYS TRHEE STORES, WITH PART OF THEIR CONTENTS, AND TWO EsIDENCES-Loss $15oo.

Pratt City, November 2.-(Special.)-A D. ire occurred on the drift track last night which resulted in the destruction of three store houses, part of their contents and two residences.
 The fire was first discovered at 10 o'clock around the flue of Alexander Lewis store 1t is supposed to have ben started by a defective fue.
 The fire had been burning for about ff-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
New Plans for Annlston suIIdino.

Washington, December 2-(SpeciaI.)- New plans are being made by the super vising architect for the Anniston public building, they being necessary through the increased appropriation The adver- tisements will be made during the latte. part of February and the work will be commenced about May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Stricken With Paralysis.

Anniston, December 2-(special.)-The Rev. W. A. McCarty, who has been quite i'll in Greensboro during the past sew eral week, has been brought to Annis- ton and is at the home of his daughter. Mrs. L. H. Carrs. He has suffered three strokes of paralysis and is now in a help- less condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
Miss ArbeIa Msstin Dead.

Huntsville, December 2.-(Special)- Miss Arbela Mastin, an estimable lady of this city, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her brother, c. L. Mastin. after an illness of only week. Miss Mastin was generally beloved and her death was surprise and great shock to friends and relatives. Her surviving brothers are c. L.t Mastin of Huntsville, James H. Mastih of Ryland. and Thomas Mastin of Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-03
r;r.t Institute December 12.

Huntsville, December z--(Special)-Ths first teachers institute of Superintendent Rutler'. administration will be held in this city on December 12 Prof. Butler expects to hold institutes at frequent in- tervaIs in order to keep the teachers well instructed in their work.