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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
PEoEsTRiaNlsM IN FRANCE.
Walking Adopted MS n Fad = Cross
Country Runs Fashionable.

Walking Adopted MS Fad - Cross
Country Runs Fashionable.
With the true Gallo enthusiasm that
characterizes their acceptance of any
fad or craze. the French people have
taken up athletics. particularly the
cross-country run or walk phase Of
the strenuous life, says the Illustrated
Sporting News. This movement. which
has had for It's more direct Inspiration
the wholesale pedestrianism that has
affected all England during the sum
ner and autumn of the present year,
is confined TO neither class nor mass,
but is the property of the whole peo-
slle.
What is unquestionably the greatest
of cross-country runs, or, for that mat
ter, of any such contest ever held, was
celebrated ut Paris on Sunday. Nov. 8.
his affair, called lie Marchc du Petit
Matelot." in honor of a Partisan firm
that provides 10000 francs in prizes.
received 4.3iS entries in advance. OF
this number $500 men, the employees
of 100 business houses in the French
capital, started on the forty klometer
journey. and 1,347 of the contestants
covered the entire course. The several
prize winners We're separated at the
finish of what proved to be, apparent
", n four-hour journey by seconds only.
So great was the interest taken in
the affair that more than 100000 spec
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
F.ReslDE JOURNEYS.
Nine is nm humble, toilsomc lot,

Mine is an humble, toilsome lot,
My home iowly cot.
And pleasant trips DER land and sea
Nor wheel nor sail e'er proffcrs me.
Day holds me carcbound, hut the night
CHEEKY with heartfire's glowing light,
Vouchsafes rare journeys with the elves
That hide In covers OH my shelves.
From open page these curious friends
Come out at call, with power that sends
Me In their wake, at lightning pace,
Through stored realms of time and
space.
From frozen fields of arctic snow
To wales where tropic splendors GLOW,
Past craggy heights. DER waters wide,
Fearless we soar, we glance, we glide.
Famed kings and lovely queens we greet
Knights-errant in their journeys mect;
With founders and explorers stray.
Or. talk withsscholars by the way. =
SaGes look on with solemn eyes.
Dropping their queries and replies,
While mystics breathe bewildering
dreams,
Till all the mir with wonder teens.
The sweet hours GENE. the sweet hours
go;
Upon the hearth the fire burns low;
Then dainty singers, dreamy eyed.
From rhythmic covers softly glide.
Grooming their low, delicious runes,
And. lulled by cadence OF the tunes.
4 full asleep amid the elves
That hide In covers on my shelves.
National Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
Hug Was Extensive.

Geraldine said Tompkins to the
maiden who had just accepted him,
this is indeed the supreme moment
of my life. The divine JOY Of holding
you In my arms as my promised wife
is far beyond any earthly happiness I
have ever dreamed"
Geraldine nestled lovingly.
81 have had my share Of this worlds
pleasures" Tompkins continued. ten-
derby. I'm this moment they are all
eclipsed. have had my share of this
worlds sorrows. In the heavenly exal-
tation of your love they are all forgot.
ten. With you in my arms my soul IL
beyond reach of earthly troubles and
kanslated sits serene"
Deliciously. impulsive, Geraldine
clasped her arms about him and
pressed herself to his noble heart, says
the New York Times. Then, oh, cruel
fate! in the midst Of his exaltation tho
love light faded from poor Tomukins'
eyes, and with wild cry he clutched
at bis heart.
"Just my luck" he gasped weakly.
"Confound it, Geraldine. that last hug
OF yours completely crushed two cigars
in my vest pocket-1D cents straight!1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

out, and another quiet opening and
closing of the door as the amenuensis
came in. She stood before him, her
face rosy red, her pencil and notebook
in hand.
The head of the firm gazel at her
with establishment and bewildcrmeht.
Then he slowly arose.
"Sybil!" he said, With the light of
dawnins comprehension In his eyes.
Il have come to take your letters"
she said demurely
"Am your employer. Sybil?' asked
Mr. Iingfield, still half doubtful of his
fortune.
IL think you must be-" she said,
In deep embarrassment. ssg
Tom Lingtleld walked graveiy to the
door aud called tile manager from his
desk. He knew when to take the tide
mt the flood.
g. dtss Harper Is going to be my
wife he explained. thoughtfuily keep
ing himself between her and the door.
You will see that 1t is impossible for
her to 20 on occupying this position.
VIII you find some one else, please.'-
Chicago Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25


Des Moines is 10 have a coke factory.
A choral club has been organized Mt
Spencer.
Council Bluffs will have street fair
Sept. $40.
Ed cohen's store at Dies Aloines was
roll,ed of $50.
The State fair will be held this year
on Aug. 1926.
The Waterloo Chautauqua will be
held July 1920.
A ten-instrument band has been or
ganized at Buffalo.
\ directory census gives Iowa City a
population of S,I62.
Davenport has issued bonds for Sli5,-
OuD for new high school building.
DIR. Hiram Leach. CLIFTON County
The contract has been let for the
Council Bluffs Carnegie library. price
S52.612.
Waterloo will be fifty years old on
June "a. and steps are being taken look
ing to an appropriate celebration of the
event.
Iowa City's electric lighting contract
expires next month, and al effort will
be made to secure cheaper rates than
have been in vogue.
The Iowa grand lodge. Ancient Order
of United Worlmcn. reelected all off,
GERS md selected Cedar Rapids as its
next meeting place.
Tho sro,,n fsnuutv y,.opI .,,rr ofl
indictments against Elberon and Clutter
snloonkeepcrs, six in number, for selling
liquor contrary to law.
Burlington jobbers and manufacture
ers have signitied their intention of Civ
Ing their employees half holiday on
Saturdays during the summer.
During an electrical storm lightning
struck barn on the farm of Charles
Snhr, OF Blue Grass township, In which
Henry Rose, aged IA, and hired man
named Welkin had taken shelter The
boy was killed outright and Wclkin was
rendered unconscious for many hours.
While parties were blasting out
stumps near Rubio, stump the size OF
barrel was blown through the resi-
dence of Lester Van Dyke, completely
wrecking the building.
Herman Mendel, whose wife persisted
in the Iroquois fire in Chicago, will give
800 n year for the purchase of scien-
tific apparatus in the schools OF Nicola
Mende day has been set aside III her
honor
While the heads of the congregation
were bowed, as the minister prayed
Rev o. II. Newell, pastor of the Meth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
burglar Robs Lore Widow.

a lone burglar went on a pilluse tour
In Clinton the other night. md entered
six residence. carrying oil jewclry and
small sums of money. One of the places
entered was the home of Mrs. Isabel
Huffman, IS years old. Mrs. Huffman
was awakened at . o'clock in the morn
Ing by some one touching her shoulder.
Standing by the bed was n robber with
a dark lantern. Mrs. Huffman attempt
ell TO scream and he grabbed her by the
threat and told her to keep quiet. He
then asked her where her money was.
She replied that she was an old woman
and told him TO Leave her alone. He
again clutcied hey throat aud. after
choking her told her IL she did nor give
up her money he would kill her. She
then told him where her purse was hid
den. Tie only other person in the house
was servant sleeping upstairs, who
was not disturbed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
uNGHAD'S STEN0GRAPHER.


-,
NN0 ELL, ION i-,,sne'u. Sns
NN cried gaiiy' hoiuihs out Mef
hand MS sue eaiiie. W.
thought you tao given up sour oMh
country for good. You m'sht nave
dropped US hiht you were coliiiis' !
think"
didn't Know II hase,. uh''' mn
an hour before sailed ne said.
well, here you are---sspli Oh o'i Gays.
would have known you ans Mhefe.
though you nave grown ha'i ioo.
since went away.
(which implies that was very
young five years ago. she iausheu-
Il was only ~, ana niue Simple
addition VIII enable 70" 70 observe
that am not an octogenarlan now
.You don't look very oia' he s'iu
critically. y could almost pelieve 'hat
nothing had changed since dlsap-
pcared."
"Oh, am worklhg! she s'ilu 'iehe-
ly. Il have been WORKING thfee years
now. 1t Is great run. 80 Walk OUT
every morning ana ! come III every
evening, ana ! earn my ht'ie saiafS'
ana we pay us we 30.
sybil" crled Iom' MS accusing eyes
upon her. anu you never iet me
know!
1T couldnt DE helped, ION. GEAR
she laughed. BESIDES, l IKE Inc new
life better than the oid. Any employer
Is lovely---.-
AND ! suppose lie is some oio los
sill, making n 1901 oil himseif ABOUT
YOU! ION said saVaseis.
he isn't 80. very oio' saiu sym,
D'usnins sun more now.
ana ! am 100 .la,e; ne sald pit-
Terry. nave dawu.ed aooue austria
ia WINE my ci'aii.e ior ii1pplliess was
Deing iost mere at nome. IS ~ 100 la.e'
dear! ..,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
Wagon Kills Child,

Fonr-year-ol.: Ruby Howard. who had
Just become couvnlescent from nearly
fatal burns inflicted by falling into scnld
ing hot water. was instantly killed Near
Adelphi by wagon loaded with barIed
wire. the wheel passing over the little
body. The child was in lumber wagon
with her parents. She accidentally lost
her balance and toppIed to the ground.
Before the father could stop the team
tho rear wheel of the heavily loaded
wagon missed over the body
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
Experiments with Potatoes.

The New York Farmer says tie
United States army feeds its cavalry
and artillery horses 10 pounds of oats
and IA pounds of hay per day per 1000
pounds of weight. and It's mules o
pounds Of oats and II pounds of hay.
The Wyoming station feeds Its driv-
ing horses 2l.25 pounds of alfalfa and
80 pounds of straw, and its carriage
horses 10 pounds of oats and u pounds
Of hay per 1000 pounds of horse per
day.
The Boston fire company feeds its
horses OBS pounds of grain and IS
pounds of hay, and the Chicago FIRE
company feeds pounds of oats and
10 pounds of hay, all per 1000 pounds
of weight, per day.
The Richmond (yaJ Express Com
pany feeds Its horses ACT pounds OF
corn, 5.33 pounds of oats. 8 pounds of
bran, 4.16 pounds of corn meal, and
Il pounds of hay.
The Jersey City Express Company
feeds pounds OF corn, 10 pounds of
cats, 1.15 pounds of bran and O.E
pounds of hay.
The Boston Express Company feeds
- pounds of corn. 5.25 pounds of oats
and 20 pounds Of hay.
f fhe w 4&T&ssee .asipg station feeds ttSfarm
hcrses 1873 poiuds u Al Ed rs rs.
pounds of eiraw per day
The Utah station feeds It's farm
horses % pounds of alfalfa and 10
pounds of bran, or 22.S pounds of tim
othy hay and 10 pounds of bran.
1t will be noticed that at all these
Western stations alfalfa hay is pre-
ferred feed for farm horses.
AT Chicago the daily ratlons OF the
draft horses of large companies Is 10
pounds of oats and 20 pounds of hay,
and in South Omaha 10 pounds of oats
and IL pounds of hay.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

diers and gendarmcs on horseback
were called into use to handle the
crowd, while on the march. once the
small army had started, Automobiles
and cyclists. deputized as marshals
saw to 1t that the prescribed condl-
tons We're adhered to, and that each
contestant was unhindered or unaided
in his race
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

Inc Iowa Agricultural College at
hmes gives the following list OF va,'ie-
ues OF corn for the State:
Reid's Yellow Dent. average length
10 III inches. average circumference
10 ~ inches. average time to ma
lure 40 days; Leaning, average
length TO 10 inches. average circum-
ference q to IA inches, average time
10 mature 10 TO rs days; Iowa sod
Mine, average length rs to 81 inches,
average circumference 6a to IA
lnches, average time to mature l2o
days; Legal Tender. average length
va to lOls inches. average circum-
ference to inches. average time to
mature 10 days; Boone County White,
average length 0 to 10 inches, average
circumference ~ inches, average
time to mature 100 days; Silver Mine.
average length SM to 91a inches, aver
age circumference to ~ inches.
average time to mature 40 days;
Calico corn, average length 0 to 10
inches, average circumference Z to ~
inches. average time to mature 115
days.
These are the varieties that are gen
orally grown In the State, although
there are several other varieties In
n L., NOD 10 Nv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
Handling Costly Eggs,

A chick Matched from an egg that
cost 80 cents does not need ccddllng
any more than chick Matched from a
Scent egg. In the anxiety to raise
the costly chicks they are often petted
to death. Give the chick the proper
food. keep it comfortably warm and
always dry and the mongrel hen will
raise lligh-grade chick quite as easily
as she will one Matched from n store
egg. Give the chicks a chance. but
don't coldle 'em.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

night the Japanese general Kuroki threw his twelfth
vision across pontoon bridge Mt Changju while
were Smelling the Russians lower down. The twelfth d.
vision seized the heights overlooking Ku Lien Cheng dur
ing the night and fortified them The Russian positions
were unenabe and when the second division of the jap
anese army crossed at Win the Russians
PEELED to retreat III the face of the japanese artillery fire.
the little stream. Ai-IIo and flee toward Feng-
Chuen-C heng Feng Wang Cheng)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
Worlds Wheat Crop for 1908,

A careful English estimate of the
worlds wheat crops places that Of
1903 above every other of the last ten
years. The figures are: 3,25S.6sS.GC0
for 1908. 3.f75,2So.Oo0 for 1902. 2.7S3.-
7S4.CCO for 1901, 2.663, 10000 for 1900,
2,627, 116.Ooo for 1899, 2,92S,6le.O0o for
1898. 2.291 100000 for 1897. 1887 1885,
coo for 1896, o,442, G24,0o0 for 1906 and
2.eSo,S4o.c00 for 1894,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
Chicago American.

The accompanying map shows how the Japanese at
acked and almost destroyed the Russian army
river The Japanese headquarters at Win. the Rus
dans at Antng The little villages Chiu Cheng
md ku-LienCheng occupied by Russian batteries
ne hills surrounding these places being fortified Early
the week preceding the battle the Japanese artillery at
Wiju and Chongiu tile Korean side of Yau River
ind the japanese guoats which steamed up the river
IegaD duel with the Russian artillery. Saturday
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
Willing to Accommodates.

Abraham Benedict tells of school
teacher In Rochester who had great
deal of difficulty with n few mischiev-
GUS boys. One day when one of them
had given her a great deal 81 annoy
ance she said to him: Il wish l could
be your mother for just about one
week. would rid you Of your
naughty disposition" VERY well, I
will speak to father about it." prompt
ly responded the lad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
Damp Reds Bad for Pigs.

Damp bedding Is lad for pigs anu
yet there are many pig raisers who
neglect providing dry beds for tier
porkers Sunshine is one of the best
things that rigs can have and it is nos
always possible to obtain 1t. Some
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

shine. Sometimes we have the sun
shine and no way for the pigs to enjoy
1t 1t requires some planning to con-
struct a good brood house for pigs
Cold drafts arc damaging TO pigs and
cause great deal of mortality.
Experiments with Potatoes.
During the last year test in potato
growing was conducted at the New
Mexico Experiment Station with the
idea of finding out something about
the best time to plant. best method Of
culture, rs well as testing large num-
Der Of varieties. Two paintings were
made, the first one on March 80. and
the second on April go In each case
part of the potatoes were planted about
four inches deep and the furrow was
plowed back on them, while those on
ridges were put in with garden
tfowel about the same depth. A few
Of the potatoes planted in burrows
were covered with straw and then
with dirt. Immediately after planting
all were irrigated to start them sprout.
ing. The potatoes ON ridges sprouted
first, and good stand as we'll as
fair growth was secured. Those
planted In burrows were very I'M
satisfactory. and, on the whole,
the stand was poor. In fact, the re
suits from these potatoes were very
unsatisfactory; the small-sized tubers
and poor yield We're due. to large de.
gree, to the soil packing SO much
around the plants after each irriga-
ton. The cultivation given between
the irrigations did not seem to nelp,
very materially to keep the soil loose
IN the middles. On the other hand,
the potatoes in the ridges ripened ear
lier, during the first week of July,
md the tubers grew to n fair size and
the yield was good. The early plant
ing did the best. on the whole, tho
results of the early planting and ridge
system of culture We're very satisfac-
tory and encouraging.
Out of the thirty-nine varieties plant
ed, the Rose Seeding, Triumph, Ear;y
Six Weeks, Early Ohio and New Yer.
mont Gold Coin did the best. These
are all early varieties.
1t seems from these results that
early planting. ridge culture and
suitable early variety are among the
more important points to be ccnsld.
cred in potato growing, at least in the
Mesilla valley.-Fabian Garcia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
Eats Quart of pcanut, and Dies.

AS result Of n wager that lie could
eat quart OF sailed peanuts, Rex subbs,
II years old. is dead in Fairfield. Dcath
was caused by abscess of the intestines
brought on by his gastronomic feat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

better than windlass. Take a post
II feet long. set it in the ground rs
inches and 1fasten~ HE +sa,ss with guy
wires, each OBJECT long. Make TRAN.
gle Of pieces ofs2x6 and bolt or hinge
T to the post. screw eye Is fastened
at one end of the angle on which 10
hang pulley and another is fastened
AT the foot of the post. A rope passed
through these pu!leys on which is
placed bucket completes the device,
save singietree to which horse
can be hitched. BY placing the trian-
gle high on the post the dirt may be
unloaded In a wagon and drawn of
out of the way"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

Mr.. j. II. Arthur, of Macon County,
Missouri, writes to the st. Louis Re-
public as follows: Il send You a
sketch of device with which dirt
can be hauled out OF well while dig
ging or cleaning out. The same can
be used for lowering brick or stone in
walling a Well 1t Is cheap and is far
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

The women think the wedding
march is wonderfully sweet, but to a
man it sounds like war WHOM.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

If man is mean to his wife, has
lie right to complain when he finds
that her folks know 1t?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
THE STATE OF IOWA.
OCCURRENCES DURING the
PAST WEEK.
Chicago Thieves Take s1o.7oo from
Bedford Man Charlton business
Blocks Burn = Brave Burglar Robs
Aged Widow astronomic Feat Kills.

Alonzo Bristow of Bedford reported to
the police in Chicago the loss of Sl0,-
700 which he received from the sale Of
eighty-three horses at the Union stock
yards in that city. He says the money
was in small satche). and that tlfe
thief slashed the side of the bag with a
knife. thereby enabling him TO insert his
hand and purlo;n the two packages of
greenbacks. Bristow arrived in Chicago
Friday night and stayed at the City
Hotel, Sixteenth and State streets. He
went to the stock yards the next morn
ing and disposed of the horses, which be-
longed to his brother, wealthy stock
breeder After cashing check for $10,-
100 he says he went to the Boston
Oyster House, where lie ate supper.
Before entering the restaurant he bought
the satchel TO put the money in. as he
did not like. he says, to ca/i TINT
large amount In his pocket for fear of
losing 1t or having his pocket picked.
He placed the money in the satchel be-
fore leaving the restaurant. and he is
of the opinion that his actions were seen.
From the restaurant he wen, to the City
Hotel to get some articles which he had
left. md from there he went to the
Union depot to take n train for Iowa.
On arriving at the depot. lie told the
police. he discovered that the satchel had
been cut and the contents taken. The
satchel was not out of his hands, he
says. from the time the money was put
In it until he discovered the loss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
Business Blocks Burn at Charlton.

Fire supposed to he the work of incen
diaries, destroyed eight business build
ings and contents at Charlton. The loss
is $4,000. insurance 5000. The blaze
was discovered at 1l:50 p. M. and inside
Of fifty minutes eight buildings burned
to the ground. The tiremcn worked in
desperation. unable to stay the flames.
and only by hard work were able to save
surrounding structures Fireman Oscar
Israel had hand badly burned and sew
eral others suffered minor injuries. The
losses: Geo. Wiltsey. grocery, loss ST.
500, insurance 5000; Clint Noble, restau-
rant and billiard hall. loss S1.50O. insur-
ance 500: Noble Bros. two buildings.
loss $1,000; A. Il. Ekfelt. furniture. loss
$1,000, insurance $2.40O: ]. +. Ekfelt.
building. loss $500, insurance $1,000:
Jameson wagon shop, loss 5000, insnr-
ance $500; minor losses aggregate $1,000.
including $500 damage to city hall.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

For Swampy Place In the Yard.
Many yards and lawns have low.
wet or moist places. which it does rot
pay to drain, and in which ordinary
plants will not grow. Such persons
are to be envied. as they can have n
class of flowers Which are denied in
their best form to others. For the WEI
SPOT use the japanese and German iris.
Montbretas, Heucher.a Sanguinea.
Caladiums aud Flags. The soil can
be well enriched by working in well.
rotted manure and leaf-mould. They
can be protected over winter by put
ting OH brush first and covering it with
straw.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25
To String Barb Wire.

To string barb wire take two pieces
2x4. about 8 feet long; bore hole
through 11a feet from the end, put the
spool in between and run broom
stick through. Nail some strips across
to hold them together. Start the wire
from the underside of the spool. Then
tic the rig to the wagon or fasten it
anywhere and drive on. A man can
also string out wire by hand this way,
Tut when the spool gets small it will
run heavy unless the rig is lifted up
and let slide on the ends of the 2x4s
back OF the spool. If man should
not have 2x4 to make it out of he
can use the stepladder.-A. S. Olsen,
Surrey. n, d,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-25

Cabbage Rot May Come from Seed
Black rot has been very destructive
upon cabbage and cauliflower in New
York State. and any means of relief,
even slight, will be welcomed by grow
ers. Recent investigation by the sta
ton at Geneva have proven that the
germs of the disease may lie carried
over winter on the dry seed, fact pre-
viously doubted by scientists, and that
these germs may produce the disease
when inoculated into heal by plants.
1t is. therefore. a wis, precaution to
disinfect the cabbage seed, MS remov-
ing one possible source of infection.
This can be done very cheaply, easily
and safely, by soaking the seed for
fifteen minutes III corrosive sublimate
solution, one to one thousand strength.