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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

Inc recent endowment by Mr.. phipps
of an institution in Philadelphia FOR tbe
study and treatment of consumption
marks new step forward in the cru.
SADIE against tuberculosis. A cops,d-
Grafton Of the appalling loss OF life
from this disease, and the conviction
that 1t is a preventable as well as a
durable malady, led number of phy-
sfcians and philenthropists few years
ago to begin an organized campaign
against it. The plan of the campaign
is one primarily of instruction. INTERIM.
tional congresses have been held TO
consider ways and means not only OF
caring for the sick and curing the dis.
ease, but also and chiefly Of diffusing
a knowledge of the affection among the
people at large so that, knowing its ma
tdre and the manner of its spread. they
might intelligently apply the measures
Tor Its prevention. One congress held
IN Berlin offered prize for popular
essay on tuberculosis and how to com.
bat 1t. The prize was won by an Amer
lean physician. His little book has been
translated into all the leading Ian.
guages Of the world, and millions Of
copies of 1t have been distributed. In
addition to this, many sanitariums for
the care Of the Sick have been built or
are planned A philanthropist in Eng.
land last year gave a large sum of mon.
ey to be spent for the good OF the peo.
pie In whatever way the king might
designate. His majesty decided to EN-.
ploy the money in the crusade against
tuberculosis. Prizes We're offered for
plans for n sanltarium, and the build.
ing Is about to be begun. Many of the
States and cities of this country have
hospitals for consumptives under con-
struction or In operation. The Institute
to be established In Philadelphia is
however, more comprehensive in Its
scope than any in existence. In addition
to the hospital and dispensary features
1t Is intended to be great teaching
center for the people, that they NAV
have a practical demonstration of the
best means of fighting this deadly dis
ease. With all these forces at work
ngainst tuberculosis the hope Of ulti-
mate victory is bright, and indeed
statistics already show relative low.
ering of the death-rate from the dis
ease In many parts of the world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

The announcement is made by the
British home Office that Mrs. Florence
Maybrick. now undergoing sentence
of penal servitude for life for the
alleged murder of her husband. will be
released next year in time for her to
give her personal attention to suits
affecting her interests in Kentucky,
Virginia and West Virginia. Should
Mrs. Maybrick sAye year longer she
win be . free womaa after an impris-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

Among the interesting statistical
facts contained in late volume of the
consular reports is tabular state
ment Of the value Of Germany's trade
with Venezuela. The imports into Ger
many from Venezuela from 1897 to
1901, inclusive, amounted to $11, $751;
800. about per cent of Germany's
total importations. These imports seem
to have fallen off since 1897, when
the highest figure was reached. On
the other hand, the exports from Ger
many to Venezuela have increased, the
highest figures having been reached in
1901. when they amounted to 81 ,G6G..
600. While the figures indicate that
Germany is increasing its business
with Venezuela; they show also that
the trade is small and an inconspicu-
GUS figure In the commercial records Of
GERMANY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

A current circulation of $50, barring
n tiny fraction, for every man, woman
and child in the commonwealth is
probably the best showing ever made
by any nation-the price of COW or
an overcoat for everybody. Its distri-
button is trifle irregular, but that Is
like the seas level, always In a state of
disturbance and rectifcation. Those
who haven't got their share Of the $50
are not forbidden to hustle for it, and
those who have more the get-rlch-
quick concerns stand ready to redress
their balance with neatness and dis
patch whenever they are SO minded.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

ger sees of Jerusalem, as it is to-day.
the more repulsive will seem to him
the constant feud existing between its
inhabitants. They quarrel about every
section of the city, every wall, the To-
cation of ancient places, the schools,
the city gates. The spirit of envy,
of greed, of money worship. is plainly
visible everywhere.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

"A1y daughter is taking honors at
the school of mines," said charming
woman recently, "and my son is in
Paris learning dressmaking." Each
was following decided bent which
was not to the taste of the other.
There is no better reason for choice
OF profession thai the determination
to do ones best work in the best way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

Most Of the European military au-
thorities have agreed that the lance is
obsolete as weapon of war and have
decided not to use it hereafter. While
they We're about 1t, why didn't they
also condemn the ballista, the catapult
and the arquebus?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22
Profit in Sum mer Feeding.

Tile greatest profit is usually deriv-
ed from the live stock during the sum-
mer months. This is not due to the
higher market prices, but to the adj
vantages afforded by the spring and
summer conditions, and to the cheap
food that may be had in the form of
pasture. Glover, rape and blue grass,
with grain food, will SO cheaper the
cost of producing pound Of flesh that
good profits are secured with lower
selling price. The farmer should plan
to take every advantage Of these favor
able conditions afforded by the warm
spring days. The young pigs. the frol-
licking lambs, the romping calves can
at this season give the best account of
the food they consume. 1t is the young
animals that pay so well in the spring.
The man with abundant pasture and
goodly number of well-bred young ami
mails to use 1t is sure to reap good
harvest from his summers Investment.
Indianapolis News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

A new cure for tuberculosis consists
In inoculating children with n srrum
as soon as possible after they are born.
Is 1t any wonder that some parents
are bordering the wisdom of bringing
children into a world SO full of expert
mentation and incubation?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

The Netherlands government, which
owns more than one-half of the rail-
ways In Holland, finds itself troubled
with strikes of the railway employees.
1t has decided to ask Parliament to
pass q law forbidding the employees
Of the State railways to strike, and
the employees have decided to strike as
soon as the law is passed. This stu
alton is Interesting, and it should be
instructive.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22
A ScnseIcss Regulation.

Tic decision of the directors of the
theater at Halle, In Germany. to dis
tingulsli by means Of red and white
advertising posters between plays that
are fit for young persons to witness
and those thai are not is causing some
amusement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

An actress has succeeded in advertis-
ing herself in New York by whipping
dude for kicking her dog. The press
agent is at loss to understand how
the news of the affair leaked out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

Corn, oats, sorghum, alfalfa. sweet
potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes are
all good food for hogs, and hogs are
good things to have for sale. And,
furthermore. these are all exempt from
the rayages of the boil weevil. These
are facts worthy the consideration of
our farmers.-Farm and Ranch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

London Truth says that under the in
tluence Of the American woman $50
ciety has degenerated from polite
pleasure into profession" That was
what ruined baseball.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

Still we hesitate to take as fresh
news the statement of the dressmak-
ers that figures are made, not born
Nature has never been guilty of max
ing q straight front"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

GIANT KADI5If. q UllVe shaped
Scarlet are among various other desir-
able early varieties.
For summer the large white varieties
are sown, such as White Strassburg and
Stuttgart, while the California White
Mammoth, Long Black Spanish and
Scarlet Chinese are winter kinds which
keep we'll.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

AiuthdU1e LOTUS SIZE,
which is said to at
tain sometimes a cir
conference of six
Inches. 1t is claim
ed, however, that in
spite of this fact 1t
does not become
pithy or hollow, but
is solid, crisp and
juicy. a.,
French Breakfast,
Early Scarlet Turnir
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22
FROM CONNECTICUT.

Connecticut, says the Springfield
Nlass) Republican, in an article on
indian names. Is from guonnc, long;
TUX, tidal river; qutat; that is. Auonne.
tuckput, "at the long tidal river"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

OF the making of many books which
have about as much literature quality
as may be found in race track books
there seems to be literally no end.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

The bachelor girl who admits that
she never had chance to get married
has arrived at point where she is
willing to accept pity in lieu of ad-
miration.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

Some people act as though they
thought the world ought to come and
knock them down with a club and
make them take a living.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

The race question is serious one,
but the coon" song problem is far
more serious one and far more difficult
of solution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

BracinR Wire Fence Posts.
The most successful wire fences are
those built Of the smooth wires, with
single barbed wire at the top. Such a
fence is generally animal proof, even
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

tits very hard to convince a divorced
woman who has obtained big alimony
that marriage is failure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22
Di.hwater Tor Swine.

Dishwater for Swine.
1t Is general custom among FARM
ers to feed the dlshwater to swine, the
idea being that they are thus given the
greasy water that comes from the dish
es Used on the table. This plan might
be valuable were 1t not that soap is
used in dishwashIng. and soap of a
cheap quality, as rule. 1t does not
seem as If 1t were necessary to use
the dishwater for swine, and the prac-
tice shotild cease. Where there Is n
dairy of considerable size on the farm
and the separation Is done by hand,
the skim milk can be used to advant-
age In mixing the bran or grain fed
to the swine or the water used for
cleansing the milk pals can be used
for this purpose. and would be much
better than using the dlshwater. II 1t
were possible to wash off the grease
from the plates in clear, warm water
which did not contain any soap, then
there would be no objection to the use
Of dishwater. but 1t is doubtful If the
value Of this water would pay for the
trouble In thus obtaining 1t. If the
plates from the table were scraped
clean of grease and all the particles
thus gathered fed to the laying hens,
the returns would be more profitable
than when fed to swine.
Tile Draining.
Tile draining will undoubtedly be
given more attention in the Future than
1t has been during the past. On land
that is naturally wet the drains will
pay for themselves in two years, provid-
ing there is a good outlet and they are
properly put down. 1t frequently hap
pens that thorough system of drain
age is not necessary. providing the
sloughs are under drained. These are
generally the most productive parts Of
the farm when they are brought into
condition by removing the water. On
level lands one can make considerable
fall by cutting the drains more shallow
at the upper end. Tiling out land under
any conditions is expensive work, and
1t will generally pay to employ the SER
vices of a surveyor, providing the own.
er is not expert in the use of the level.
In the past there has been considerable
waste on account of using small tile.
Four-fnch tile seem to be the smallest
recommended for lateral drains. Out
lets should be built up with brick or
stone SO MS to keep them in good shape.
Iowa Homestead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22
Hatred Is a rust on the heart.

Opportunity never hunts far to find
the man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

There being little doing in the for
eign office, John Bull sent In another
warning to Abdul Hamid.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

Eccentriclty is foolishness that has
succeeded.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

The American Ice trust lost money
last year. Probably it had too much
watered stock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

Experiments with wax beans indicate
that the crop can be grown continuous.
ly on the same ground for at least eight
years. The tomato crop has been grown
for eight years in succession Mt the New
Jersey station without much trouble
from disease, but the vines were spray.
ed and the diseased fruit was,promptly
removed. Crosses of the red and yell
low varieties appeared TO have greater
vfgor than either Of the pure kinds
Eychnnpe
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

Some people are like river: the
only way they can attract attention Is
by going on rampage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

Wearing Noisy Clothes.
Hurleigh-How did you ever happen
10 pick outsuch n suit of clothes?
Burleigh-Oh, Just went 1t blind.
Hurleigh-And deaf?-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

this treatment destroys the fungus, and
even If It does 1t is not practical for the
ordinary potato grower unless some In
Eenious fellow will devise a machine
from an old incubator that will fegu.
late the heat at about the point need
,ed.-American Cultivatof.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

The wise man should be thankful for
the fools. The contrast makes him no.
ticeable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

tanks sit on level with main stock
tank that are supplied and governed
by 1t.
l used galvanized Y pipe for all but
the outlet to house tank and supply
tank, which must be III; pipes are
laid 80 feet under ground, through
cellar wall and up into kitchen. My
supply tank is near my feed yard
where put stack of corn fodder
around 1t and over 1t in the fall, to keep
tank from freezing, and feed it off in
late spring. My stock tanks are away
from buildings far enough so can
heat them with tank heater and lit
tie coal.-C. Ottgeti, iii Ohio Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

EARLY Giant Crimson Radish.
Among garden novelties the Early
Crimson Giant radish is presented as n
new type Of the early turnip radish, re-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22
Sure to Conc La ter.

Doctor-I think you understand fully
now the directions for these medicines,
and this is for your dyspepsia.
Patient-Why, I haven't dyspepsia.
doctor.
Doctor--Oh, know, but you will
have 1t when you have taken those 9TH
er medicines.
3 You can always find some one to
agree with you, even, If your con-
clusions are not complimentary to
yourself,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

the wallets of the tourists and pill
grims. From the time the traveller en-
tiers the city until he leaves 1t he is
surrounded by beggars and peddlers,
and great is the number of swindlers
who sell spurious relics to the unwary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22
Keeping Ergs for Matching.

Just how long eggs may safely be
kept before setting is not known. Care
full experiments along this line are
needed. Last spring eggs kept five
weeks seemed to hatch as well MS those
which were fresh laid. How much
longer they would have kept is uncer.
tain. Probably five or six weeks is
close to the limit. These eggs We're
kept in cool ROOF. in March and April
and were not turned. The daily turn
ing often advised and for which patcnt
Jacks and cases have been devised is
not strictly necessary. But old eggs
and fresh eggs should not be mixed in
the same setting. as the term of hatch.
ing will be uneven. The length and
manner of keeping eggs for llatchiny
Is of Importance Mt this season. If
March eggs are fertile there is no
reason why they should not be saved
until hens enough can be had to start
a number of them at once.-Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22
colorinr Matter Not Injurious.

The dairy commissioner of Mime
sofa has been carrying on scientific
tests Of the effect of butter color on
animals to determine whether or not it
Is injurious. It.is reported that he has
fed colors to quite number of rnb-
bits, guinea pigs, cats, etc, and in cv-
cry case death was the result. This is
an old experiment; but, as no one is
in the habit of drinking butter color as
i hot weather beverage. we see no
cause for alarm. Only veey small
amount Of it is used in pound of but.
ter-not enough to injure any one but
the manufacturers of oleomargarlne.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22
Depth of Brenkinr for Corn.


The proper depth for breaking corn
land is. like many other problems per-
tanning to farm management, a de.
batable question and one that cannot
be correctly answered without care
full consideration of the particulars.
One rule-with many exceptions, how.
ever-is to break deep for corn. Corn
belongs to the grass family, and is
therefore n surface feeder. 1t is, how.
ever, acquiring n habit of permeating
the! soil to much greater depth than dc
the uncultivated grasses. Under most
conditions the ground that is broken
eight to ten inches deep will grow the
greatest amount of corn. Deep break.
ing has many advantages-a larger
amount of soil is stirred, the supply OF
plant food is increased, and most i'm.
portant of all is the large increase in
the amount of moisture the soil will
hold for plant growth.
The disadvantage in deep breaking is
met with on land that has been hard
cropped and in which the subsoil is
largely devoid of fertilizing ingredi.
ents. Such soil, if broken deep, will
produce'a seed bed having top sur.
face of earth without food for the seed
it terminates. The plants then are
compelled to starvc until they can send
their roots down into the artificial soil
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

against hogs, If the wires are put close
enough together. One of the difficulties
one has in building wire fences is to
find some way of effectually bracing
the posts. No better plan is in use than
the one shown in the cut, which con.
sists simply of fastening strong wire
strand to the corner post of the fence,
carrying IT of eight feet and looping 1t
about the brace post, as shown. This
brace post should be made of tough
wood and driven into the ground far
enough to stand the strain on 1t. This
is a simple plan and works success.
fully.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-22

gradually, and sometimes abruptly, as
cends the hills. until it crosses the
mountains of Judaea at an altitude Of
$500 feet above the level of the sea.
Then 1t slowly begins to descend until
1t reaches Jerusalem. which lies upon
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-09
PUNCHED GEN. II. q. OTIS.
Offended Editor Attacked Tim In . Los
Angeles Theatre.

Los ASoELEs, Cal, March Seen. Harr'-
son Gray Otis, the veteran editor and pro-
prietor of the Los Angeles Times. was
assaulted yesterday afternoon by H. l..
Harrison, chief owner and manager OF the
Los Angeles Herald. The affair occurred
in a Los Angeles theatre In the middle OF an
act Of THE Heart Of Maryland
Gen. Otis was in box and was watching
the play when Hardison entered and de-
manded an apology for articles which had
appeared in the Times rejecting on him.
Gen. Otis replied that he did not consider
that he owed an apology.
The General declined Hardison's invita-
ton TO 20 outside and remained seated.
Harrison thereupon struck him in the face
and followed the blow with several moro
before the General could rise to defend him
self.
The alteration caused great commo-
ton. Women screamed and the play was
interrupted. Two detectives and several
actors sprang into the box, seized Harrison
handcu6ed him and hustled him of to police
headquarters.
Hardisbn was detained at the police station
until Gen. Otis sent word that he did not
desire TO prosecute him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-09
CANADA AFTER FAST SHIPS.
v ants Bids for ~ and 81 Knot steamer
to England.

OTTAWA, March B2The Government
has decided to call for tenders for a fast
Atlantic steamship service. This decision
was reached at a meeting OF the Cabinet
yesi erday, and the call for tenders will be
sent out tomorrow.
Two sets Of specifications have been
prepared, one for n service Of eighteen
knots and another for service Of twenty
one knots, so that bids for both will he re-
olired from each bidder.
In former specifications the Government
has named the terminal ports in Great
Britain and Can ada. the latter being Hall
fax In winter and Quebec in summer but
in the present scheme no ports are named,
their selection being left to the company
making the tender.
Neither IL the amount OF the proposed
subsidy stated, and bidders will be re
ouired to name the annual subvention for
which steamers Of the two classes will he
operated.
The specifications require that vessels
shall In respect Of equipment and tonnage
be up-to-date ships. and Canadian or Brit
ish owned II il further stipulated that the
steamships shall not call at any foreign
MORT her way between terminal ports.
Another condition In that the contracting
company shall agree To AFFORD every IA
cility for the carrying Of immigrants upon
terms acceptable 20 the Governor General
and Council.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-09
ONE BABY, 10 DRESSM AkERS.
King's Daughters Outnt for Nameiess
Sea.BOrn Girl.

When a girl baby was born on Friday
morning aboard the American liner Phila-
delphia, on a tempestuous passage that
brought her here yesterday q day late.
there happened to he on board seventy
men and women millners and dressmakers
with samples of the spring styles from
Paris. They organized a sewing bee. and
used up all their spare samples and dresses
and things. The men millners contributed
unnecessary shirts. old slippers were trans
formed into little shoes. and bonnets enough
for a whole colony Of fresh babies were
turned out, not to mention other apparel,
useful but not ornamental.
Then the ships company Uncovered
that the little girl. in other respects much
like other little girls Of her age. had no
surname. The mother, Bertha Schlatter,
In a Swiss German, 10 years old. The
father. Gabriel Jenny, also a Swiss-Ger-
man. was aboard the ship. The ships
officers tried to arrange a marriage, and
the Rev Henry Mesier, a cabin Passenger.
talked with the couple. Jenny said he had
a wife on the other side, and 80 there was
no ceremony.
The mother and the baby will be sent
back to Cherbourg because OF the mothers
light conduct and the liability OF herself and
her baby TO become public charges. The
father will he deported az person unfit
to land.
Meanwhile the baby has had an amount
OF sewing done that might bent king :
daughter, and the cabin passengers col
lected s85 and gave il to he young woman.