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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-07

sand swarms, producing about enc
and quarter million pounds Of honey
and over sixty thousand pounds Of
wax. In San Diego County alone are
about twenty thousand swarms, val
ued at $4,000. Texas stands next to
California as producer, followed by
Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina
and Tennessee. The total product Of
the United States is about sixty-two
million pounds of honey and nearly
two million pounds Of wax.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-07

The "Bobs" Of Japan, Field Mashal
Yamagata. 10 sixty.seyen years Of age.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-07
Getting Stand of c..,xer.

Many failures to secure catch Of
clover are wholly due to the atte0rpt
being made OIL soil that contains too
much acid, sour soil. as s.c cal, It.
The remedy is, of COURSE lime. sad
this may he applied after testing the
soil with litmus paper, as advised in
this department many times. l1.at
there ought to be more clover grown
on farms than there is 10 one teill
deny, and If this is admitted why 40.
get the soil in the necessary condition
to make the crop. 1t is srue that illc
soil aeidity may not be tle only ,ea-
son for failing to make fl catch Of 2lo-
yer, but it can do no harnl to lil:s the
soil if 1t needs it and then LOOK for
the otEer reasons why clayer vii! not
| grow on IT.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-07
When Visiting is pleasure.

After all is said and done, visit
ing friends must always be the most
delicate of pleasures. OF all forms
of social enjoyment, well-chosen
house-party is perhaps the most
complete and satisfactory. 1t is
only during such short vacations
(and on board snp) that the CALLING
harness of everyday routine drops
completely from ones weary should
ers; it is there only that we escape
entirely from the myriad little cares
and worries that lie in wait for US
outside. On looking back, many Of
us will be surprised to find how
most of our truest friendships date
from the occasion offered by visit.
One may go on meeting people for
a decade at formal entertainments,
and at the end of that time know
less of their real selves than is re-
vealed by one short weekend"
passed together under congenial
rcof-especially If it be home
where the welcome is sincere and
the liberty is complete, and where
the host and hostess have taken the
trouble to sleep from time to time
in their guest-chambelrs.-From
Eliot Gregory's Visiting in Coun.
try House in Century.
The GrowIs Of GrizzIed Bachelor.
Faint heart in time may save a
breach-of-promise suit.
1t is unsafe to make love out of
an ink bottle-or any other way.
He thinks he is marrying his
ideal, but she sometimes turns out
to be his ordeal.
Some women's love is about as
full of warmth and truth as the cpl
taph on a lawyers tombstone.
The only appreciable difference
between a woman and a girl is that
the woman is little more so.-Wo
mans Home Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-07

family is destined to rank among the
favorite breeds for those who combine
beauty and the profitable side of poul-
try-keeping.-St, Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-07
no Produce for Wintc, Markeis

A company has been organiztc, at
Pittsburg. Pa, with capital of s."50,-
600. to plant cotton, tropical frli.s.
and engage in truck farming and Eoul-
try raising in Cuba. About 1as,G0O
acres of land have been acquired for
this purpose. The produce will be
shipped to New Orleans and New
York, and may perhaps prove an i'm
portant factor in those markets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-07

stakes driven on either side. This plan
holds the entire structure firm, 80 that
the frisky youngsters cannot tip 1t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-07
The Honey croI

The Honey Crop.
California is the leading honey-pro-
luc,ng State, with over tifty-fiye thou
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-07

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Endorsement Expected.

Washington, February 9.--Announce- ment may be expected from the state de- partment probably tomorrow of the hearty endorsement by the European powers of the note of Secretary Hay calling on them to take concurrent action with the United States in it's effort to insure the neutrality of China and to confine the Japan-Rus- sian war to the two combatants.
 A sufficient number of governments ais ready have been heard from, including Great Britain, to insure the success of Secretary Hays latest dispiomase move. Japan, 1t can be stated on the highest au- thority welcomes the action of this gov ernment. and while up to a late hour to. night the Russian position had not been ascertained officials of the state depart ment feel confident the representations of this government will be received with fa- for at St. Petersburg.
 It Is felt that any official word on the subject will be important at present, but it can be said that unofrieially 1t was known in advance that Germany and Great Britain, and France and Japan were all anxious that the neutrality of China be preserved
 Unofficial pour psrlers on tho subject were exchanged. ard it was pointed out by European diplomats that the United States had the key to the situation be- | ing free from entangung alliances. At
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
EVANS IS ORDERED
 TO GO TO HONG KONG
Later on He May Be Instructed tc Go Further North to Observe Naval
 ManeuVers.

Washington, February 9,-Orders were cabled today to Rear Admiral Evans to send his cruiser squadron, consisting ot the Alliance, New Orleans, Raleigh and Cincinnati, from subig bay to some point in Chinese waters yet to be determined for observing the naval operations. It Is expected that the squadron can coal and get under way within two days.
 Admiral Evans is expected to keep the battleship squadron in the Philippine wa ters throughout the period of hostilities between Russia and Japan. This decision was reached at the cabinet meeting after long consideration. It has been definiteiy settled that the cruiser squadron will not go to Port Arthur.
 It Is understood tonight that the souad- ron will proceed from Subig bay to Hong Kong, and will not go further north for the present. In case no exception is taken by either of the combatants, the feeling in naval circles is that the squadron should go on to Che Foo. so that the of- ficers may be in a position to observe the naval operations. In case this Is decided on, supplementary orders will be cabled Admiral Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Rose to the Occasion.
Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 I'd like to show you my new elastic cement" said the soft-voiced man in the shiny black suit. I make it myself, and I'll warrant it to mend anything that ever
 T don't need any" interrupted the man at the desk, but if you will tell me the biggest lie about your cement ever heard I'll buy bottle of it, merely to encourage you"
 q woulden't lie to sell thousand bar rels of it." protested the other. But I'll tell you one thing l really did with it. You have heard I presume, of the frog that tried to swell itself up to the size of an OK. The skin of that frog, as you re- member. was not equal to the strain, and it burst all to pieces. Sir, l happened to be on the spot, and l gathered up the fragments of that frog. patched them carefully together with my cement, and made the creature as good as new-better in fact, for 1t is wiser frog. To. prove to you that I am telling the absolute and exact truth, I will show you the frog, which have here in my valise-"
 You needn't show it to me-" said the man at the desk gloomily. 'Tll take bottle of your cement Here's your money. Never mind the change. Good day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
PHILADELPHIA HIGH FLYERS.
Cigarettes and Bridge Among Women
 of Smart Set.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 A dentist recently ordered a Philadel- phia society woman to stop smoking be- cause she was runing her teeth by ex- cessive use of cigarettes. This same wo- man once had very pretty teeth and she ,, used a dainty little cigarette holder made of meerschaum which is now black with nicotine. Her teeth are only slightly dis colored just at the front of the mouth. But the effect Is bad. The woman is trying to stop smoking gradually, limit ing herself to only few day and less and less all the time. It is a pleasant habit versus beauty-and beauty wins.
 As matter of fact, ther are really com paratively few women in Philadelphia so- ciety who smoke cigarettes excessively. These few are mostly bridge whist play CTS who have always been great card players and, like all of that ilk find smok- ing and cards perfectly congcnial. It seems to give an odd and peculiar pleas ure to the player to blow wreaths of smoke as he or she scands the hand. And then gambling is a nervous occupation and nicotine is beyond peradventure, com posing while it is being used. The lndi- ans used 1t at peace councils.
 A number of the younger women in Philadelphia daily with cigarette smoking. but are really not what might be termed cigarette smoking as yet.
 To some women, a cigarette is very be- coming and gives a smart touch that is fascinating To others it is really --ed "a weed among roses-for it is utterly un- fitting to their style
 Nearly all chorus girls and artists mod els smoke cigarettes. The former seldom have any voices to ruion and the latter find a few puffs restful after long. ardu- ous pose
 Most of the women use imported cigar cites, which, as a witty Englishman has said, are a mixture of dreams and wicked ness with flavor of tobacco. The most confirmed, utterly gone smokers use cheap cigarette made of Virginia tobacco. That is worse for the teet. Another con- ceit is to have beautiful golden tips and initials on each cigarette. This looks smart.
 Nearly all men especially husbands and brothers, discourage women smoking, but their words have no effect. Sad to say, the use of cigarettes by women is ever on the increase. The great reason why is- because it is considered bit smart to smoke, and the women have some pretty cigarette cases, mostly gunmetal studded with jewels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
NEWS OF THE
 COLUMBIA'S ARRIVAL,

Che Foo, February 9.--The steamer Co., lumbia has arrived from Port Arthur with additional news of the attack by the Ja- panese fleet upon Russian fleet in the roads outside of the harbor of Port Ar thur. The Columbia was in the roads at the time and felt the first shock of a torpedo explosion at Il o'clock on Monday.
 The attack continued all night and at daylight this morning two Russian bat tleships and one first class Russian cruiser were seen to have been disabled and beached at the entrance of the har- bor The cruiser was badly listed to one side
 This morning the Russian forts opened fire on the Japanese fleet which was about three miles distant. The Japanese vessels returned the fire, hitting several of the Russian ships, but doing little damage.
 The Russian cruisers then went out and the Japanese vessels disappeared. They were seen later going in the direc- ton of Dalny apparently undamaged. AL though the officers of the Columbia say there were seventeen In the attacking party only sixteen were seen later in the day by the steamer Foo Chow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
HEARST CLUB ORGANIZED.
East Lake Democrats to Promote, Can didacy of New York Congressman.

A William Randolph Hearst club has been organized at East Lake. The pur- pose of the club is to boom the candidacy of MT. Hearst for the presidency. At the organization of the club T. Y. Prude acted as chairman and w. J. Waldrop secretary. A number of speeches wer made eulogistic of the New York congress- man.
 The following are the officers of the club T. Y. Prude, president and secra- tary; R. N. Mckinley, first vice pres ident; R. A. Morris, second vice pres ident; Capt. J. M. Huey, third vice pres ident; w. J. Waldrop, fourth vice pres- ident; Prof R. J. Waldrop, Dr. w E. Fulton, s. R. Hawley and C. A. Olson, advisory committee
 This is said to be the first Hearst club to be organized in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
EARLY BULLETIN ISSUED IN ST. PETERSBURG.

St. Petersburg. February 9.-1t a. m.-- The following bulletin has just been is- sued in the form of q telegram from Viceroy Alexieff's chief of staff, dated February 9:
 By ordT of the viceroy beg to re- port that this day at about II o'clock in the morning a Japanese squadron con sisting of about fifteen battleshps and cruisers approached Port Arthur and operd fire. The enemy was received with a cannonade from the shore batteries and the guns of our squadron, which also participated in the engagement.
 "At about midday the Japanese squad ron ceased Its fire and left, proceeding south.
 Our losses in the fleet were two of ficers wounded. On the shorE -h-.tteries one man was killed ana three were wounded The battlesnips Poltava and the cruiser Novikeaen had a hole knock ed in her side below the water line. The forts were slightly damaged.
 MAJOR GENERAL FLuG.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
THE HARTFORD IS PROMPT
Avoid Doubtful Companies and Place Your Insurance Where You Get Pro tection.

Considerable uneasiness has been ex- cited as to the effect the Baltimore fire will have on insurance companies That there is no need for any such uneas- ness as to what the Hartford will do Is shown by the following telegram from the HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY of Connecticut, to It's local agents:
 Hartford, Conn, February B, 1904, MCCONNELL & CARTWRIGHT, Agts., Birmingham, Ala:
 ''Foilowing the honorable course pur- sued by the Hartford Fire Insurance Company in all previous confagrations, it Is already adjusting and paying Bal tmore losses.
 GEO L. CHASE, Pres" At Chicago the Hartford was one of the first among the few companies that stood the shock to announce that all just claims would be paid in full. Its losses in this fire aggregated s19sS,562.o4. These were paid within ninety days and not one cent was paid unGer litigation. The company carried out its old rule of fair dealing and of contempt for any technical advantage. The Chicago fire wrecked forty-five insur- ance companies and was the remote cause of the failure of others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
THIRD BARN BURNED.
Huntsville Men Repeatedly Victims of
 a Fire Bug.

Huntsville, February 9--(Special) )-S. J. Mayhew and J. J. Bradley were the vic tims of an incendiary fire again yester- day afternoon, third barn belonging to them being destroyed The barn contained 100 tons of good hay valued at $500, in- sured for $500. The building was valued at $500, insured for s20O.
 A white man was seen to come out of the barn few minutes before the fire and his description is in the hands of the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10

" TASHINGTON February 9.-Sec-
 NN retary Hay has addressed an
 Identical note to a number of European powers to ascertain if they are willing to join in 8 notice to Russia and Japan that during hostilities and thereafter the neutrality and integrity of China must be recognized. Details of the note are not obtainable in advance of the receipt of the replies.
 It is known, however. that exchanges have already taken place which justify the state department In expecting favor able replies to it's note The matter has created a great sensation in diplomatic circles here.
 It is further noted that the proposition of the United States contemplates a re- striction of hostilities and the consequent hardship of war to the smallest possible area Justiw this means is not made clear to the public, but the determination may have the greatest effect between Rus sia and Japan.
 It is almost certain that neither will be allowed to invade China proper, mean ing by that that they may not with hos tile intent go southward below Chan-Hai- Kwan on the border line between Chilli and Manc Huria- It is a grave question whether or not 1t will apply also to Korea which Is striving desperately to preserve neutrality and prevent invasion, but the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10

general opinion that 1t Is too late in that case to do more than to seek to pre- serve Korean interest after the war
 No explanation is accorded as to whether Manchuria itself already the scene of the first battle off Port Arthur, being part of China, is regarded as being within the scope of the proposition, but here as in the case of Korea 1t is believed the determination will not be reached be- fore the close of the war.
 The exchanges referred to as prellin . mary to the issue of the note have been going on for several weeks in anticipation of an outbreak of hostilities. It was at first supposed that the intention was to do no more than maintain the open door ia Manchuria, but 1t is apparent that there is a deeper purpose, and that from the original thought the proposition has grown into one that will conserve the territorial integrity of China.
 It is pointed out that some such outcome followed the Japanese-China war. so af- ter all the present action is within the line of precedent.
 It is understood relative to the question of restricting warlike operations to the narrowest possible limits, that the propo- sition took the form of note to Russia and one to Japan suggesting some such limitation. In addition the neutral powers were called on by the United States to address themselves in the same fashion to Russia and Japan, and 1t Is intimated that the suggestions have been well re ceived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Appropriation Wanted.

Huntsville. February 9.-(Special.) )-Com mittees from several cities and towns in the Tennessee river territory, appointed by President Roulhac of the Tennessee River Improvement association, will go to Washington on February 13 to appear be. fore the rivers and harbors committee. The object of the committees is to secure an appropriation for the Tennessee river large enough to finish the work now be. ing done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
RUSSIA HOLDS GREAT
 RELIGIOUS SERVICE

St Petersburg February 9.-There was an unprecedented scene at the religious service held in the winter palace at 1 O clock this afternoon. At the command of the csar a great concourse of minls- ters, court officials, high state function aries, ladies of rank and military men. assembled in St. Georges hail. all the men arrayed in full uniform.
 After some delay, which became almost
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finance commissioners all the money the city may need were rendered today.
Another Fire Breaks Out.

Baltimore, February 9.-Baltimore fire men were gain called out tonight by a fire which broke out In the engine room of Willis D. Gill & Sons extensive lumber yards, by Jones' Falls.
 The fire. though on territory adjacent to the original fire scene was not in any way the result of the big conflagration. Three engine companies and the fire boat Cataract responded and in an hour had the fire completely under control without ex- tensive loss
 The reflection in the overhanging cloud of smoke gave rise to the rumor that fire had broken out In the southern dis trict, the big Skinner shipyards from the yard being mentioned, but the report was unfounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Collision In Canada.

Ottawa, February 9-A collision occur red near Standpoint today between the "Soo' train going east and westbound "Soo' train in which nine persons were killed and twelve injured. According to an official statement the accident was due to the failure upon the westbound train to regard orders to wait at Sand point for the other train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Mississippi Day Is pesiqnated.

St Louis. February 9.-July has been designated as Mississippi day at the worlds fair on request of Execu- tive Commissioner R. H. Henry of Mis- sissippi. The date commemorates the first constitutional convention, which paved the way for the entrance of Mississippi into the union in 1877.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Russian Vessels In the Far East.

St. Petersburg, February 9.-The latest returns of Russian warships In the far east total ninety-four. including eight battleships, sixteen cruisers. seven gum boats and fifty-six torpedo boat destroy CTS, and torpedo boats.
 Three more battleships and nine torpe- do boats are to go to the far east in the spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Big Flour Mills Burn.

Memphis, Tenn, February 9.-The large roller Touring milf and grain elevator of Cannon, Rates & Co.,, in the southern portion of the city, was totally destroyed by fire tonight Loss, $60,000; partly insured The fire orig mated in the cooperage factory from an unknown cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Foo Chow Passes Through Fleet.

Che Foo, February 9.-The steamer Foo Chow, from Delny, passed through the Japanese fleet today. The fleet con- cisted of six battleships, four flrst-elass cruisers and six other vessels. They were eighteen miles from Port Arthur this morning and were proceeding in a southeasterly direction. The Foo Show brought 300 Japanese refugees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Russian Vessels at vIadivostock.

Che Foo. February 1o-The Russian war vessels at Vladivosstock are the ar mored cruisers Rurik, Rossia, Gromoboy and the Bogatyr, screw. corvette built in 1860. Russia has thousand tons of coal at Port Arthur. but the coal must be taken out to the battleships in lighters until the battleships disabled by the Jap anese are foated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Plot to Move the Emperor.

London Februay 10.-A despatch to the Daily Mall from Tokio dated February g. says that plot is on foot at Seoul to bring 2ooo Russian soldiers from Pen Yang to take the Korean emperor to the French legation. to which place the im- periai treasury has already been con- veyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Court Ball Postponed.

St. Petersburg. February 9.-The im- perial ball which was to have been held this evening, has been cancelled. At 3 o'clock this afternoon the imperial court and ali functions will attend a solemn tedium to pray for victory of the Rus sian arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10

Fire insurance should be with strong companies. We only represent old and tried companies; some do not in sure in Maryland.
 Jemison R. E. & Ins. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money If 1t falls to cure. D. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.