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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-09-04
THE IDEAL WIFI
Shapes the Destiny of Men-The Influence o.
Healthy Woman Cannot Be Overestimated

Seven-eighths of the
men in this world marry
q woman because she is
beautiful in their eyes
because she has the quail
ties which inspire admira-
ton, respect and love.
There is a beauty in
health which is more at
tractive to men than mere
regularity of feature.
The influence of women
glorious in the possession
of perfect physical health
upon men and upon the
civilization of the world
could never be measured.
Because of them men have
attained the very heights
of ambition; because of
them even thrones have
been established and de-
stroyed.
Whata disappointment,
then, to see the fair young
wife's beauty fading away
before a year passes over
her head! A sickly, half
dead-and-alive woman,
especially when she is
the mother of a family,
is a damper to all joyous
ness in the home, and a
drag upon her husband.
The cost of a wife's con-
slant illness is a serious
drain upon the funds of a
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-09-04
THERE is MONEY I'm
GROWING GINSENG

Prot W. Howard of the Missouri State Agricultural
College says ri advise American farmers cultivate Gin
seng Big profits may be realized 1t hardy plant and
easily grownA bulletin issued by the Pennsyt
vana safe Agricultural College in part says "The sup
ply CT native Ginseng is continually diminishing and
the price per pound corresponding increasing while
the constant demand for the drug in China stands as
guarantee OF steady market fr Ginseng in the future
The market for our cultivated will exist as long as
the Cinnamon exist Counsel General W. Rnoee OF
Hong Kong says in The Consular reports The sale
OF Ginseng root grown in America very large here anu
the demand great that much mora could De disposed
OF advantageously The root is Indispensable to the
400O0t,0Do Chinese as is their rice
Ginseng staple the market the wheat
and cotton The present market price from s. w 70
50 0O per pound according to quality while tn cost OF
production does not exceed SO There in or
binary garden grow several hundred dollars worth each
year. Iae plant dy AMI hves in all parts of the
United states and Caaad except in the arid regions
are suceessu growers and show you how ID make
money growing Ginae Yon get good in the
business Tor small outlay and have comfortable
income We nave several thou Ind choice sale for
tall delivery The plating season begins in Aug 1t and
continues I'LL the ground is roz Write la for
further partic lars t
BUCKINCHAM'S GINSENG GARDEN
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-09-04

houSehold, and too often all the doc
toring does no good.
If a woman finds her energies are
tagging, and that everything tires her,
dark shadows appear under her eyes,
her sleep is disturbed by horrible
dreams; if she has backache, head
aches, bearing-down pains, nervous
ness. whites, irregularities, or despon-
dency, she should take means to build
her system up at once by tonic with
specific powers, such as Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
This great remedy for women has
done more in the way of restoring
health to the women of America than
all other medicines put together. It is
the safeguard of woman's health.
Following we publish, by request, a
letter from young wife.
Mrs. Bessie Ainsley of Gil South 10th
Street, Tacoma, Wash, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
"Ever since my child was born have suf-
fered, as l hope few women ever have. with
Inflammation. female weakness bearing-dowp
pains, backache and wretched headaches. Tt
affected my stomach so that I could not en-
joy my meals, and half my time was spent
in bed
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-09-04

Lydia Pinkhams Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where others
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13
The City Paving Case Decided Againt
the City.

Last Friday Judge Plat filed his
decision in the case of M. Ford vs..
Tie City of Manchester, known as
the Paving Case" The decision
isagainst the city and the fndin, s
OF the court are as follows:
FINDING OF FACT.
l The crushed quarry run rock
laid by the plaintiff was substantially
as required by the contract.
2 The crushed rock above, other
wise called mecadam, was laid of
the required thickness.
3 The sand was not flushed into
the mecadam as required by con-
tract but the court finds that sub
stantially the result required by the
contract was attained, by the method
adopted. That the amount of sand
required to fill voids was used and
that all the voids in the mecadem
we're filled substantially as required
by the contract Although differ.
means of accomplishing same was
employed.
4 That the brick used by the
plaintiff are the very best number
one Galesburg block and that they
fully meet requirements.
5 The sand was use1 under the
curbing where ever the soil itself
was not sufficiently sandy to meet
the requirements.
6 That parts Of the curbing were
not troweled but that it was impos-
sible to literally comply with the
contract i'll this respect, on account
OF the cement being too hard when
it was reasonably safe to remove the
forms. That painting Of the carb
where not troweled accomplished
practically the same result as that
contemplated in the contract.
That in respect to the improve
ments in its entirety, the court finds
that while the contract was not liter.
ally complied with in respect to the
means OF the method employed in
the points indicated, the results were
substantially the same as contem.
plated in the contract. The cour,
finds that plaintiff earnestly endeav.
orel TO attain these results, and thai
he has substantially performed his
contract That he has furnished
the defendant city with first class
pavement which, as completed il
sub stantially in every respect as thu
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13
An alleged chicken thief who was

An alleged chicken thief who was
recently bound over by an Anamosa
justice Of the peace, to the grand
jury, submits a novel defense. The
testimony showed that the defendant
was caught in the act of stealing
chickens in the night time. The
statute provides that "any person
guilty of the larceny of domestic
poultry in the night. time from any
building, shed, coop, or enclosed
premises, shall, upon conviction
thereof. be punished by imprison-
ment in the penitentiary not exceed
ing two years, or by Imprisonment
in the couety Jail. not exceeding one
year, or by fine not exceeding $500,
or by both fine and Imprisonment in
the county jail at the discretion of
the court" The defense is, as we
understand it, that the fellow who
swiped the chickens, claims that he
took them while they were roosting
on the top of a fence, and that he is
not amenable to the statute which
provides that they must be taken
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13

pavement required in the contract.
8 The court finds that no change
in the grade of the streets at either
the curb or sidewalk lines or estab-
lished grade was made but that the
crown of the street surface was
slightly raised on both streets above
the established grades in order to
meet the grade of brick paving
Heretofore laid. That such raising
of the surface of the street was the
crown and center thereof and that
the slopes of the curb on either side
were gradual, leaving the curbs
sufficiently high above the surface
of the pavement at the gutter, and
corresponding in all respects to the
surface of the cutters Of the old pave
ment. That the finished work pre-
sents uniform surface and grade
in connection with theold pavement,
and the curbs are upon the establish
cd grades.
8. The curt further finds that if
the new pavement had not been rails
! ed several inches at the crown there
of, with gradual slopes so as to meet
the old pavement and present uni
firm surf zee Herewith, the city and
property owners would have been
greatly damaged and injured and
that by the raising of the pavement
as indicated, the city and property
owners suffered no loss or injury,
but on the contrary we're positively
benefited.
AS Conclusions of Law, the court
finds:
l.. That the Plaintiff has substan-
tally performed his contract with
the city.
2. That the Improvements con-
structed by the plaintiff are not tenn
porary Improvements, but constitute
permanentstreet improvements.
3. That said pavements were con-
structed upon the established grade
Of said streets.
Whereupon the court finds for the
plaintiff and against the defendants;
and it is ordered, adjudged and de-
creed, that decree be entered here
in substantially as prayed by the
plaintiff, forms of such decree to be
presented to the judge presiding at
said trial by any of the parties here
to within seven days from the date
Of filing of this finding. suc'l + rms
of decree will provide that the costs
of this action be taxed to the defend
ant city. to all of which each party
duly accepts.
FRANKLIN G. PLArr,
District Judge, 10th Judicial District
of Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13

J. G. Shaffer has been enjoyinga
visit with his brother who came from
Germany to meet him. Twenty-Five
years since, Mr.. Shaffer left him in
cradle in the old German home
and came, to America, and landed
here with nine copper cents in his
possession. He brought his Ger
man thrift with him and today he
owns l60 acres of fine land, has nice
family and home and apI arently any
number of years ahead vet in which
to enjoy the results Of his energy and
push. His brother returned to Kent
Illinois, Friday. Winthrop News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13

Miss Eliz .beth Williston has
returned from her visit in Chicago.
IS. B. 81 illing Of Mason City
was here last week attending the
Farmers Ins titute.
Real B. Clark ad this week
for some valuable hints about holi-
day goods in the dry goods line.
Col. w. b. Bell of Washington
was in the city last week called here
by the illn ess and death ct his SO
George Bell.
The pretty displays made by
the merchants of this city in their
show windows, are worth coming
miles to see
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Hutchiin-
son and daughter, Delight, left yes
terday for Mama Florida where tt 81
will spend the winter.
Mrs. Faye French returned
home Friday, Dec. l, from Humbolt
where she has been visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Woodcock.
Christmas shopping began in
earnest last week. Many took adj
vantage of the good weather and
came early to avoid the rush.
-Gildner Bros. in their ad this
week, invite the ladies'. who are look
ing for Christmas gifts, to call and
Sc them. Read what they say
The fortieth Annual Convention
of the Iowa State Horticultural Soc
iety will be held in the horticultural
room in the Capitol at Des Moines,
December II, Ii, and IA.
-Kalamity comes to the rescue f
those who are unable to make up
their minds what presents thy
should buy for Christmas and gives
a classified list in his space this week :.
Mrs. Chester n. Grow died last
Saturday The funeral services
were held Monday afternoon at her
late residence in Honey Greek town
ship. Interment in the Gree ey
cemetery
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13
Death of Geo. w. Bell.

George w. Bel! died at his home
in this city last Saturday. He was
forty-eight years and four days old.
He was born at Washington, Iowa,
and for several years has been en-
gagged in the blacksmith business in
Manchester. Early in the present
year he was obliged to submit to an
operation for the removal of a can
cerous growth after which he seemed
better for time. Later the same
trouble returned and it was that
which caused his death. Geo. Bell
was hard working and industrious
man and a epatient sufferer, whose
untimely death is source of sorrow
to his friends. The remains were
taken to Washington, Iowa, Monday
for interment. The deceased is
survived by wife and an adopted
daughter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13
For Sale or Rent.


I want to sell or rent the famous
farm in Newton Township, Buchan-
an County, Iowa, familiarly known
as "Beulah Land" that was once
owned by Mayor w. A. Jones. 1t
lies three miles from Troy Mills,
Iowa, one mile from Newton Center,
five miles from Quasqueton. Itcon-
sists Of 300 acres of choice land;
plenty of we'll water for all purposes,
house, large barn and outbuildings.
Neighbors will buy or sub rent por-
tons Of tillage land if tenant does
not want all the acres.
John j. Ney,
Frank G. Herman,
49w2 Iowa City, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13

According to the Reporter, the
town of Ryan claims bank deposits
to the amount of 1924 per capita,
and that in this respect, it is in the
lead of all other incorporated towns
of Delaware county. 1t gives the
other towns crtd dit as follows: Man
chester, S26.35, Hopkinton, $22.l9,
Earlville, $40, Nashville, $l3.36.
Monticello Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13

Chicken thieves are getting bold
again out in Whitewater township.
Several memories were cleaned out
recently. One thief with an extra.
ordinary vein of humor left plac-
ard on the hen house advising the
farmer to raise Plymouth Rocks, as
they were better grade, and
brought better prices on the market.
Several farmers were in town yester-
day laying in supply OF buckshot,
which bodesa warm reception if their
premises are visited.-Cascade Pho
neer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13
L.ts and Residence Property for Sale.

L?ts and Residence Property for Sale.
We offer for sale on favorable
terms, several lots near the river on
Butler and Main streets, two Of
which have dwellings, and other
buildings on them, also one large
business lot on Main street between
the Clarence house and the Main
Street Laundry. For particulars en-
quire of George A. Ballard,
40-tf Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13
Notice Of Appointment of Admins
traitor With Will Annexed

STATE OF IOWA, L..
DELAWARE COUNTY, as'
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That the under
signed has been duly appointed and qualified as
Administrator with will annexed II the estate OF
Lester Clark late OF Delaware county, deceased
Anp,rsons indebted tos ID Estate o reques I'd
to nake immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same will present Them duty
authenticated. to the undersigned for allow
ance.
Dated December lit 1905
CHAs L. BRONSON,
COWS Administrator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13
Family Horse For Sale.

A good family horse for sale
With foal and colt by side. Will
sell both at a bargain. For particu-
lars inquire at this office. 1872
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13
Farmfor Rent,

A well improved farm of $50
acres at Ryan. Inquire of M.
Beacon, Ryan, Iowa. 47tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13
Wanted.

Good salesman and wagon man
for Manchester. Must furnish bond.
4Sw3 ENTERPRISE TEA Co.
Cedar Rapids, la
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13

Ep,taphs in the Cemetery ofFailure.
He lacked tact.
Worry killed him.
He was too sensitive.
He couldn't say NO
He did not find his place.
A little success paralyzed him.
He did not care how he looked.
He did not guard his weak point.
He was too proud to take advice.
He did not fall in love with his
work.
He got into rut and couldn't get
out.
He did not learn to do things to a
finish.
He loved ease; he didn't like to
struggle.
He was the victim of the last
man 'sadvice.
He was loaded down with useless
baggage.
He lacked the faculty of getting
along with others.
He could not transmute his know
ledge into power.
he tried to pick the flowers out
of his occupation.
He knew a good deal. but conld
not make it practical.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13

from coop or enclosure. The de-
fsndant seems to have the best of it
in his contention. Monticello Elk.
press
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13

nASASeo oAsould lnll W CuG Oub anu
carry to Browns Furniture store in
this city, the coupon appearing in
his advertisement on first page 81
this issue of the Democrat, as BY SC
doing you have chance Of getting
free nice rocking chair. Read the
advertisement for particulars. Be
sure thai you write your name and
post-olfice address on the coupon be.
fore depositing it LIN the box al
Browns Furniture Store.
e. G. Eglolf, a former highly
esteemed resident of this city, dice
at Cedar Rapids on the 7th inst. &c
was agent of the Illinois Central Ry
at its station in this city prior to his
removal to Cedar Rapids about thir.
teen years ago. Referring to his de.
mise the Republican of that cit,
says: Mr.. Egloff appeared to be ii
his usual health in the morning, bu
at about $50 he was stricken and
the end came less than three hour:
later. Mr.. Egloff was able to speak
for some time, but gradually became
unconscious. The shock to Mrs
Egloff caused by her husbands dealt
was SO severe that her friends fea
for her physical condition. A ply
stefan is attending her. Mr.. Egloi
was SO years old. He has been il
this city for shout thirteen years
first as city passenger and freigh
agent and latterly freight agent, II
having built up the freight busines
SO that it demanded his whole time
He was an efficient and faithful off
cial and highly respected citizen
whose death will be sincerely mourn
ed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
EMPEROR AND EDITOR.

Emperor Nicholas II, approaching a noble and
benevolent act when he sees it performed, and
grateful for a great service generously rendered
TO him and to his country, telegraphs to Presl-
dent Roosevelt his earnest thanks for having
brought the peace negotiations to a successful
conclusion" and declares that Russia will
gratefully recognize the great part you have
played in the Portsmouth peace conference"
The Editor of the "Novoe Vremya," chronical-
ly distrustful Of and inimical to America, and
apparently ambitious to appear more imperial,
perhaps more imperious, than the Emperor
himself. rails against President Roosevelt for
his peacemaklng, and denounces it as regret
table, inopportune and even disastrous for Rus
"sia.'' Generally. professional proclivities
would cause TO side with an editor. In the
present case, however, rejoice to believe that
the Emperor rather than the journal gives voice
to the real sentiments Of Russia.
The message of Nicholas II to President
Roosevelt is in spirit and purport unique in the
worlds records Of International correspondence.
It is in the highest degree creditable to its au-
thor, both as an Emperor and as a man; and it
will do a thousand times more fer the develop
ment Of cordial sympathies between Russia and
America than all the "Novoe Vremyas' spiteful
marplotry can do to foster discord and distrust.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
RACETRACKS IN PARKS.

Another municipal functionary seems to be
energeucally engaged in demonstrating his IN
fitness for the place he fills. This is the Com
Bronx. He appears grossly to misconceive the
nature and proper use of park, and to imagine
it piece of land which is to be diverted from
the occupation and enjoyment Of the public and
partitioned among private interests for selfish
pleasure or profit. At present he is engaged
In transforming a part of Pelham Bay Park
into a course for horse racing. To do so will
cost considerable amount Of public money It
will greatly disfgure the park. 1t will deprive
the public Of its enjoyment Of large part Of
the park and Will make unsafe ordinary traffic
on an important public highway. But the Com
missioner cares for none Of these things, nor
for the multitude of protests which are pouring
in upon him. The stronger the opposition TO
his spoliation of the park, the more resolute he
is to put his plans through, and the more he
hurries work upon them.
It is an abominabe piece of business, for
which there can be no valid excuse. Years ago
a Tammany ring Of sports" tried to take large
part of Central Park for a racetrack. but hap
pily were baffied The seizure of part Of Pei
ham Bay Park for the same purpose may not
offend so hnany people, and may not be immedi-
ately SO great an injury to the public welfare,
but in principle it Is every whit as vicious. In
one respect 1t Is even more ine1cusable; for
when the raid was attempted upon Central
Park there was free public racetrack In the
city while now there Is an excellent one, pro-
Yidsd hy the city at snoEHops expsnsA 6parts-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
DIR. HARPER ON SPORTS.
Thinks Abohshing Gate Money
Would Purify College athletics.

Chicago. Sept lat the ffty-stxth convocation
of the University Of Chicago to-day degrees were
received by 146 students. The highest honor-elec-
ton to membership in the Beta Of Illinois Chapter
Of the Phi Beta Kappa-was conferred upon three
women and
The convocation address was delivered by Hanlin
Garland whose subject Vanishing Trails
The address an account OF the places OF tbs
trail and the work Of pioneers in the beginning OF
our national life with appreciation Of nature
in the rough and plea for the preservation Of It
The quarterly statement OF President William r
Harper showed receipts during the year OF E0oS.7
and expenditures OF A.O09.726. The hope vas ex-
pressed that the practice Of interchangtng pro
fessors between colleges might be extended as IL
was believed that the contact OF members OF one
Institution with the problems and personalities OF
another would result IN a wider outlook and an
increase of good feeling
Referring the gifts to the cause OF higher
education by Mr.. Carnegie and Mr.. Rockefeller.
which were singled out for praise, Dr. Harper ex,
pressed the hope that the exclusion Of so-caued
sectarian colleges from the gift OF Mr. Carnegie
to pension aged instructors. provided the WORK was
really undenonlinational and OF State universities
might be with drawn- -.
In connection with athletics DR.. Harper said;
In view of the interest aroused by the abolition or
the admission fee baseball contests. In the
athletics could be provided by special endowments
and the temptation of the gate removed. many
of the evils attributed 70 intercollegiate athisucs
would diSaDDear"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02

100000 Expenditures for August were nearly
$1OOOoOO greater than in August year ago,
but as July 1905, showed a saving In expendl-
ture of nearly a million, this years outlay Tor
two months is still S1O9 900 short OF last year s.
There is no prospect that the total disburse-
ments for 1905'06 will exceed those for
1904l05, so that the gain in receipts so Tar
indicated should, if it continues, serve to bring
the Treasury's expenditures within its In
come.
The chief cause Of last years denc1t was the
unusual cost of the military and naval estab-
lishments. But this years demands for the
two services will be materially lessened- So
far there has been a saving Of S6OOOOoO In the
nations defence account and 1t is estimated
that S20000,000 or more will be saved before
the year ends the army and navy allot-
ments. Some of this saving will be diverted.
however. to public works, the public works
charge for July and August this year being
s12, 3S1, 032 against SO SS3 500 in 1904. AS we
have more than once pointed out, the Treasury
prospect is better to-day than it was at this
time year ago-or two years ago. Congress
has been for two years past In more eco
nomical mood, and shows no signs Of a lapse
into easygoing prodigality. With careful man
agement In the two houses the present needs
Of the government can easily be met from its
present resources