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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

heather; we must be making tracks
now. am more sorry than can say
that this should have happened"
But the face Christabel lifted to his
astonished him beyond measure. It
was radiant, glowing
Il am engaged to his brother" she
volunteered shyly, ''and he is SO like
that picture
"Ah, l see you Imagined they were
the same" The doctor was only hui
man and chuckled at the coincidence,
which had meant so much to his COM
panlon. II congratulate you and must
wish you good afternoon"
He shook hands, and then proceeded
to lead his patient away, without a
backward look. Christabel turned her
face towards the setting sun and her
lips moved, ''Thank' God!" she cried
fervently. 5a
When jim Blakiston came home not
many months afterwards on long
leave, he was told the whole story.
II should have let her go. I'm
afraid. I should never have saved
her" he said, looking at Christabers
hanpy face in ,wonpef. 80. a'.S'
"You would have saved her." she an
swered proudly. You are so brave ;
besides can't explain properly, but I
did it-of necessity"
And then and there it dawned on the
young soldier that the reason account
ed for many so-called mysterious things
of everyday life. There are many he
roes who are heroes "of necessity" of
whom the world never hears, but they
are none the less heroes because of
that.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29
Her Endorsement.

The stories of the woman with the
check are innumerable, but the Phila-
delphla Public Ledger seems to have
discovered u new one. 1t adds 1t to
the long list of business vagaries laid
to the door Of the gentle sex. A BRIDES
mother had presented her with check
on Christmas day. With feeling of
the utmost Importance she took 1t to
the bank to get 1t cashed.
The cashier took the check, then
handed 1t back politely, saying:
will you please indorse 1t, madam ~
Endorse it?' repeated the bride, puz-
zled.
Yes. across the back, you know"
replied the man, too busy to notice her
bewilderment.
The bride carried the check to desk.
laid it face downward, and nlbbled the
end Of pen thoughtfully. Then In
spiration came, and she wrote triumph.
antly across the back:
For Fanny, from mother; Christ.
mas, 1906"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

whereas sea-ievel ditch would require
eight or ten years for the building.
The official estimates which now assign
seven or eight years for completion of
the lock canal are, at least, discourag-
Ing to commercial interests in this part
Of the country, which are impatient to
get into the Pacific by the short-water
route.
Except the building of the Gatun
dam, there is nothing to do on the
Isthmus but to dig. There are no en-
cheering problems that require any
other solution than work. The only
trouble Is that they are not working
fast enough.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29
Insect 1njurie. to wheat.

Since 1901 there has been In Nebras-
ka, according to reports issued by the
Lincoln Experiment Station, success
sion of unusually wet springs and sum-
mers, which have resulted in the pro-
dlgious increase of number of insects
detrimental to the wheat crop, and
these for time threatened to COM
pletely ruin the crop Of 10O4-19O5. AS
it was, the State suffered loss of near
~ 100000 bushels Of wheat at that
time through the depredatlons of these
insects, which annually destroy at least
one-tenth Of the crop. Bulletin No. 90
takes up these destructive pests, species
by species, discussing their appearance,
distribution and life histories, the ma
ture of the injury done by them, and
the methods Of control of each. The In
sects thus considered are the Hessian
fly, the wheat stem-maggot, the fritz
flies, the wheat nudge, the wheat straw
worm, and wheat joint-wor1n, the stalk
borer and the wheat louise.
Pre-eminent among these Is the Hes
sian fly, which became SO alarmingly
formidable in the fall of 1904. This
insect has been present in the State
since 1867, varying in abundance from
year to year, but becoming very abun-
dant and harmful during wet seasons
1t Is double brooded, and destroys the
wheat by the larvae lodging between
the sheath and the stem and absorbing
the plant Juices. The important pre-
ventives against its attacks are late
sowing, and burning of the stubble,
while rotation Of crops and the de-
struction Of volunteer grain are strong
~ recommended also. Such additional
methods as the direct application Of
poisons or repellants, the planting of
decoy strips. the blowing under of In
tested wheat, pasturing, growing resist
ant varieties Of wheat and the proper
management of soil and seeding are dis
cused and commented upon with spe.
clal reference to local conditions.
The wheat stem-maggot has proved
to be very destructive Insect also,
and the burning of waste grass lands
in winter is necessary to control 1t, as
it lnfests certain wild grasses as we'll
as wheat. Against the wheat-midge the
deep blowing of the ground after har-
vest and the burning eof useless chaff
after threshing is recommended. The
burning of the stubble Is the most eff
fectlve measure against the wheat
straw-worm and wheat Joint-worm. The
stalk-borer and wheat louise, while de-
structive, seem to be well controlled by
their natural parasites.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

French
ave to the training apprenticeship Agility
great Among the exercises
they
become with great
to
quite the sailors
share least this
prestige for nmble movements that this
officers that training kept throughout
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

Grade" remarked the party with
the quotation habit, follows the flag"
"Not always" rejoined the mer-
chant who doesn't advertise. 81 hoist
ed. the biggest flag could find over my
store, but trade didn't increase nick.
els WORTH"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29


Of buildings other objects which vertical lines
held
which the tilted.
There however,
some cases it absolute necessity
waterfalls
pointed photographs prominent
upside down. 1t makes difference in the negative whether
holding
holding the cam
children and of older
while holding held
sufficient
the boz to vibrats and spoil
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

Cholly saphead-she said need a
little muscle.
Miss Knox-How silly Of her! Why,
you're quite harmless.
Cholly Saphead-Harmless? Err
how do you mean? What has that to
do with muscle?
Miss Knox-Oh! thought yYu said
'muzzle." Philadelphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29
More Appropriate.

scribbles-Did you read my hog
story in the current issue of Blanks
Magazine?
Dribbles-I read hog story, but
your name wasn't signed to it.
Scribbles-Of course not. consid-
cred pen name more appropriate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29
His Future Assured.

81 am going to give up general prac
tice,o said the young lawyer.
"Why so?' queried his friend.
Because he explained, 81 have
been retained to contest multimll
lionaire's will"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

Chicken Pox or Sorehend in Poultry.
Chicken poX is said by an Alabama
bulletin to cause more mortality among
chickens in that State than any other
disease. There appears to be no we'll
marked distinction between chicken
pox, avian diphtheria, and roup, as
these terms are ordinarily used. The
literature relating to the subject is
carefully reviewed. A number of inoc-
ulation. tests were made with organ
isms obtained from cases Of chicken
pOX.
The author concludes that the cause
of the disease is not definitely known.
Some evidence Is usually presented to
show that bacillus cacosmus or some
species of bacterium or pseudomorsS
may be factors In causing the disease.
but careful experiments failed to con-
meet either one of them with the dis
ease as the primary cause. Chicken
poX may be carried by various Insects.
The period Of incubation is from two to
twenty days Chicks from Z to 8
months of age are most susceptible, and
affected birds may recover In from two
to eight weeks. Mortality varies from
80 to 20 per cent.
The author reports satisfactory re-
suits from the application of iodoform,
and fannie or boric acid upon affected
parts of the throat and eyes. A large
number of other antiseptics have been
used with fair success. A photography
of the subject is given and mention Is
made of the chief points to be observed
In the sanitary management Of fowls.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

A concern has been organized In
Massachusetts for the purpose Of leas-
Ing sheep among farmers. 1t has al
ready purchased 5000 Rambouillet
ewes in Oregon, and all 1t has to do
now, to make n success of Its under
taking, is to see that the American
sheep breeder gets into the hands Of
the farmers who take its sheep.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

Mrs. Caller-I hear your daughter
ran away and got married last week.
Is there any truth in the report?
Mrs. .Homer-Yes; and it Is also
true that she and her husband walked
back this morning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

Denatured alcohol has not come down
rs much in price since the internal rev.
enue tax was removed, the first Of this
year, as had been hopec. There We're
many experts. indeed, who did not ex-
pect such reductions as we're prophesied
last year. 1t is now obtainable at re-
tail in cities at from so to 60 cents,
instead of at Is cents. At the latter
figure it would have been available for
use as a fuel in motors in place of gaso-
line, which would. of course have
caused something like revolution in
the automobile and vapor launch indus
tries. At present prices no one Is en-
gagged In designing the especial type
Of engine in which 1t would be most
effective. 1t is now principally used as
a heat-giving fuel in chatting dishes and
other cool,inp
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

Hyker Is Longleigh what yon
would term high roller?
Pyker-Well, the indications point
that way. He is more than Elk feet
talI--so his wheels are pretty high UP.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

Kerosene is fatal to all kinds of In
sects. and for that reason 1t Is fire.
quently used as preventive of damage
by the cabbage worm. An objection to
Its use is that the kerosene impregnates
the cabbage with its odor. The remedy
Is therefore MS obnoxious as the work
of the cabbage worm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

~

Buttermik is given but little value
OH dairy farms, and where there are
pigs they are allowed the whole of the
buttermilk. 1t is a very nourishing
drink in the summer for farm help, and
Is also excellent as an additional food
for poultry of all kinds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

Bobbs-The prisoner didn't seem to
mind 1t when he was sentenced to jail.
Dobbs-No; he has always lived In q
boarding.houss. j.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

A handful of sawdust sprinkled with
carbolic acid and thrown in the nest
box will prevent vermin. The sawdust
so treated can be also scattered in the
stalls and on the floors of stables, and
flies and insects of all kinds will be
less troublesome. Crude petroleum will
be found excellent as liniment for
sores, and will also assist in keeping
yermIn away.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

PROFIT. of BRITAIN. Cotton Trade.
The capital represented by Great
Britain's cotton trade is $4,000, 600, 900
year, and the profits s35OOOO,0 600 a
year,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29
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been better for seed than others. Mulch
ing Is practicable only when the mulch
material can be obtained very cheaply.
The cost of spreading the mulch Is
greater than the cost of good cultiva-
ton. Any coarse material can be used
for mulch. Old hay or straw, or
even coarse stable litter, can be used IL
free from grain and weed seeds The
mulch should be about four inches
deep, and is best spread just before the
plants appear, the ground having been
first narrowed once or twice after plant
ing. Rather large seed pieces give bet
ter results than small ones where pota-
toes are to be mulched, since they give
the plants the strength required to
force their way up through the straw.
The seed pieces should be planted two
or three inches deep. and the hills can
be as close together as 1Sx1S Inches or
l2x24 inches"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

When man observes conventional
hours in calling on girl, 1t indicates
among other things, that the affair isa't
veg ssrieus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29
ResOurceful.

Detective Gumshoe fold schooD-
But this man could not possibly have
committed the crime.
Detective Bludgeon (new schooD =
What of that?
Z "Well-er-"
"Of course he could not possibly have
committed the crime. Do you imagine
I'm looking for something easy? No
sir! l propose to show the world what
my method will do. l shall extort a
confession from the fellow and l shall
convict him and send him to the gal.
lows in spite of his innocence, the best
lawyers money can procure and unan.
imous public sentiment. l, sir, am q
detective, not mere opportunist who
waits for the favoring breeze to carry
him to success.
The old style detective, realizing his
hopeless inferiority, was speeches.
with shame and chagrin.-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29
One symptom Noticed,

"Do you think there's anything in
that theory that Strawberries cause in.
sanity?"
81 don't know but that there's some
thing in it. When they We're selling at
rs cents box my wife said she was
Just crazy for some"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

Does things on time and in good
time.
Is the screw that never gets loose.
Does away with guess work.
Provides place for everything and
keeps everything in its place.
Makes a crooked way straight.
Sees there is one or the other prod
uct of the field, barnyard, dairy, or
garden marketed every week.
By its very presence, generates habits
of industry and punctuality.
Never wastes anything; but markets
the by-products, sklm-milk, surplus
fruits and vegetables.
Spends money in farming, but little
in farms.
Stops the leaks and losses.
Markets the farm product In good
shape and season.
Has the winter quarters ready wher
cold weather approaches and provides
solling crops when pastures get short
Maintains rotation of crops.
Is the lubricant that makes the farm
work go smoothly.
Watches each farm operation with
the keen eye Of the merchant or manu-.
facturer who wisely follows up each
move to Its finish in the profit or loss
column of his ledger.
Is but another name for prudent
foresight which looks far ahead, keeps
an eve on the present and profits by
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

II a red-headed girl is quite satlsfac-
tory in every other wy, there are a
number Of choice hues that can be as
cribed to her hair that sound better
than red"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29
Slow Digging in the Big Cut

Slow Digging In the Big Cut.
The steam shovel men at Panama
are, very likely, getting all their work
Is worth, as Secretary Taft has decided
that they are; but, apparently, they
are not shoveling fast enough.
They are expected to shovel faster
after bit, and they will have to if the
cut is to be finished within five years.
There are 100000 cubic yards of
earth and stone to be taken out of the
Culebra cut. If it should be removed
Mt the rate of 100000 yards a month
that part of the canal would be finished
in four years and four months. But
the maximum of work so far done in
Culebra in any one month has been
between 100000 and 100000 yards
removed.
One reason advanced for adopting
the lock type Of canaRwas that 1t could
be completed in four or eve years,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-29

There is every promise of lively
circus and a long continuous perform
anca in the Republican Convention
next year, when the favorite sons of
numerous States gather to do their
stunts of ground and lofty tumbling
for the. Presidential applause of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
RIVER ARK CLOSED
NO SUNDAY BUSINESS AT AL
LEGGED GAMBLING RESORT.



ALEXANDRIA,. Va, July 10. 1907.
The alleged gambling ark anchored II
the river off Jones Point. opposite this city,
was closed all day yesterday. The steamer
Bartholdi. which conveys passengers to the
ark made several trips with a NUMBER Oh
prospective patrons. but no one was al
mitted and the parties returned to this city
The action of the owners of the enterprise
in closing up yesterday Is taken mere 10
mean that the ark will henceforth cease
operate on the Potomac
Commonwealth Attorney Samuel u. Brent
NJ this CITY stated this morning that he mas
notified the real estate agent who leases the
.h,rs whore the steamer Bartholdi lands
that unless he at once revokes the con-
tract he will bring the matter TO the at
tention of the court. Mr.. Brent also init
mated that II the steamer continues to land
at this wharf he will in all PROBABILITY ar
rest those boarding the steamer and take
some action against them.
The last action taken against the ark was
nv the Presbyterian Brotherhood Of this
civ who, after securing the Endorsement OF
most of the other church brotherhoods In
he CITY referred the matter to the common
wealth attorney. Immediately afterward Mr.
Brent laid the matter before Governor
Swanson and the latter submitted all the
facts in the case to Gov. Wartield of Mary
land. 1t is generally believed here that Gov.
facts before he took action. and hence the
delay in radding the place. Those RAINING,
with the situation think that the Mar iaiiu
authorities may raid the place almost any
day that is II the ark continues u iehiai'
in its present location
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
SHORTER BUSINESS DAY.
Commission Men Join the Early Clos
ing Movement

The early closing movement has reached
wholesale row, on b street between 9th and
10th streets northwest. and. commencing
July %. the commission men will stop their
days work each evening at 3 o'clock
For some time past there has been a de-
sire on the part of number Of those en-
gagged in the wholesale fruit and produce
business to shorten their working hours
Most of the houses on b street have been
opening at 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning and
have been keeping open until and O'Clock
In the afternoon. Realizing that the hours
could only be shortened by concerted action.
President John H. Shreve Of the Washing
ton Branch OF the National League of Com
mission Merchants OF the United states, at
the last meeting OF the league brought up
the question OF earlier closing. and II was
determined TO close the business day at
pm. each week day. and the cooperation OF
other dealers and the retail men is asked
In the resolution agreed upon. The reso-
luton. after fixing the hour for closing and
providing a penalty for any Arm that vio-
lates the agreement. says:
I'VE believe that the opportunity for more
rest and recreation OIL the part Of our EN-
ployes will better enable them to give their
best efforts for welfare and that the
shorter hours win In no way interfere with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15
Tn the CoIored Churches.

There were services by the newly or
.onized Sunday school at Deanwood
Hoi,hts A NJ. E. Zion Mission yesterday.
NJ. attendance was good and much in
,arsst was manifested in the work and
instructions on the lesson. At pm. the
,ostor of the mission. Rev. Mark NJ. Bell,
preached to a good sized audience.
There were special services. with large
attendance at each. at Union Wesley A.
NJ f. Zion Church. corner 23d and L
streets northwest. yesterday. The pastor.
Or. w. II. Davenport, preached morning
and afternoon. and the communion was
served.
Services were also held at the regular
hours Of worship at Mt. Jezreel BAPTIST
Church, at 9Th and f streets southeast.
yesterday. Rev. Philip Stewart preached
to good audiences. He and his congrega-
ton are nearly ready for their mortgage
burning. which Will free the church prop
erty from all incumbrance.
Rev. DR.. w. H. Brooks, pastor OF Nine
teenth Street Baptist Church. being alb
sent from the city. Rev. Z. l.. Kicks
preached to his congregation at l a IN.
yesterday. This service was preceded by
Sunday school exercises. conducted by
Supt VIM. l. Lee.
At Trinity A. NJ. E. Zion Church. on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-15

Morton street between Sheridan and
Brightwood avenues northwest. there
were three special rally services yester
day. DR.. Logan johnson. the pastor.
preached at IL am, Rev. l. 5. Burk
preached at pm. and DR.. S. J. X. Mel
son spoke at pm
There was mass meeting at Bladens-
burg. Nd yesterday afternoon 20 raise
funds to aid in rebuilding the colored
Baptist church at that place which was
destroyed by fire early last Monday morn
ing. DR.. j. w. Naylor of the A NJ. +.
Church of Bladensburg, Miss Nellie Plum
mer. treasurer of the burned church:
Prof. Wigington Of Selma. Ala; Rev. Il.
Q. Plummer of Charlotte Hall \. NJ. Il.
Church. ST. Mary's county. Md, ald 9TH
ers, made addresses. The sum of $500
was quickly raised and more subscribed.
There We're rally services at Metropoli-
tan A. NJ. +. Zion Church. on street
southwest. yesterday. DR.. w. A. Ray. the
pastor, preached at IL "A m and pm. to
good audiences He left at 1919 o'clock
last night for Calvert Tex. where he VIII
spend a vacation of three weeks.
Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church. on 9th
street northwest was crowded al IL a nj.
yesterday to hear Rev. DR.. NJ l.. Blalock
of Harrisburg, Pa, presiding elder of the
Washington district who preached his
first quarterly meeting sermon of this
conference year at that hour. AT pm
DR.. 9. L. Corrothers preached a sermon.
closing the quarterly meeting. The col
lection for the evening was 5000.
The camp meeting at st. Paul NJ. T..
Church at Oxon Hill, Md. was attended
by a large number of people from this
city yesterday. and there was also large
gathering from the vicinity of ONon Hill.
The members OF the w. H. and +. Mis-
sionary Society Of Galbraith A. M +.
Zion Church have completed arrange
ments for their meeting at the church
this evening. Miss Emma 5. Wallace Is
president of the society.
There were large gatherings at the reg
ular services at Ebenezer NJ. l.. Church,
4th and ID streets southeast. yesterday.
Rev Alex. Dennis. the pastor. preached
al each.
The services at Friendship Baptist
Church, 1st and II streets southwest. were
very largely attended yesterday morning
and night. DR.. Alex. Wilbanks preached
two sermons.
There were special rally services at
Asbury M. f. Church. 18th and h streets
northwest. yesterday in the interest of
the building fund. and the total raised
for the day was 1888. DR.. NJ W. Clair
preached at 1 am. and 7:30 pm.