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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
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All metals except copper, and allows
except those containing high per-
centase of copper, may, it is said, be
nodded in rubber and vulcanized with
out trouble. Metals and alloys giving
trouble can be used after coating with
hot tin.
The most difficult part of the coal
dust problem is to discover what ele-
ments must necessarily be present in
coal to make the dust dangerous
Some experiments have been carried
on with this end in view, but the re-
suits obtained have not been particu-
larry enlightening.
In consequence of the official in
quiry into the causes of the Courrleres
catastrophe, the French minister of
public works has decided that the wind
ing shafts of mines must be provided
with breathing appliances, ready for
Immediate use, and permitting their
wearers to remain at least an hour in
an irrespirable atmosphere.
Pure acctylene is clear, colorless
gas, having sweet, ethereal odor, the
unpleasant smell noticeable in the gas
as ordinarily prepared being due to I'M
purities. Acetylene, when ignited in an
open-air vessel, burns with very
smoky flame, depositing clouds of SCOT.
If combined with sufficient air to rem
der the combustion complete, the flame
is white and brilliant. The Illuminating
power of acetylene is estimated as
about fifteen times that of an equal
volume of coal gas.
The United States is advancing SO
rapidly in the production of iron that
it promises soon to lead all the rest of
the world combined. In 1905, the lat
est year for which complete figures
were available, the following were the
respective quantities for those coun-
tries whose annual production exceeds
100000 tons: United States, 22992,-
$50 tons; Germany, 1O,9S7 ,G23 tons;
England, 9,592,737 tons; France, 3O76,-
$50 tons; Russia, 2,TG5OOO tons; Aus
ria-Hungary, 1,514,S4O tons; Belgium,
1,3lO.290 tons. Sweden, which is cele-
brated for the quality of its iron, pro.
duced only $4,000 tons. Canada is
making great strides, having produced
46s,O03 tons, as against 2G5,41S in
1903
Now that trade, although on small
scale, is passing freely between Calcut-
ia and Lhasa, the but recently mystic
rious city of Tibet, it is reported that
the people of Tibet exhibit eagerness to
know more of the outside world. The
outside world was long curious about
them, and now the reverse occurs. But
the Tibetans will not encounter the OBJ.
stacles that we did to the qualification
of their curiosity. A pass 1850 feet
high must be traversed in reaching II
bet from India, but the route is open
all the year round. and the trip can be
made without much difficulty by those
who are accustomed to high attitudes,
Tibet contains boraX, inter- rock salt,
iron, silver, copper, gold, turquoise and
lapis-lazuli,' besides musk and furs. A
railroad over the Himalayas into Tibet
is now suggested.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
Mule Asa.n.. Horse for Army.


The humble American mule is the su-
perior Of any Arab stallion that ever
kicked up the sand Of desert when
1t comes to endurance and speed on
long marches, according to r. E. Bur
lock, of Dundee, Mich, who has writ
ten to Quartermaster General Hum
phrey of the army asking permission
to enter mule of his own raising In
the proposed long-dlstance test from
Portland. Ore, to New York, for the
purpose Of determining the best mount
for the army. The Michigan man men
tons the Arab stallion because one Of
that breed was offered for the test,
and 1t was reported that the offer had
been accepted. The champion Of the
American mule says in his letter to
Gen. Humphrey:
II see by some YanNee papers what
Arabia Is to do. / have little mule
named Mckinley, years old, weight
GOO to 700 pounds, 10 to IA hands high,
which will let the United States have
to beat Great is Allah In making the
distance from Portland to New York.
He will save half the food and sing
America at the cathedral on Murray
Hill long before any fine Arabian steed
ever reaches there"
Gen. Humphrey Is half inclined to
believe the Michigan champion Of the
mule is right. but, nevertheless, be
feels constrained to decline the offer
for fear Of woundlng the susceptible
ties of the army, which would never
countenance the mule as mount.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
The Outcasts

ITS great bore, being engaged"
said Phyllis.
tried to assume the air of profound
detection which felt was expected Of
me. 1 am sometimes afraid don't do
these things very we'll; at any rate,
Phyllis misread my expression.
You look decidedly bored" she went
on.
ut isn't boredom" protested; "its
acute misery caused by your last re-
mark"
That's silly" observed Phyllis judi
cially. you know what mean. They
will leave us to ourselves"
why" began, "only a week
ago
"oh, yes, but that was different. We
weren't engaged then. But now"
After the climax Is passed" l
suggested.
"They draw circle round us, and
walk on tiptoe outside It," Her voice
grew quite indignant 81 think it's
horrid of them. Why can't they treat
US like ordinary reasonable people7
mo doubt they mean it very WE'LL"
put in.
"of course they do. That's the worst
of them. hate well-meanlng people.
Where are you going?"
"As far as the edge of the Circle" l
said. I'm going to try an experiment"
In June Lady Saltwood's rhodoi1en-
drons are generally great center of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19

actress. Corey by his life had prac-
tically forced his wife, who had
married him when he was poor
and who had helped him in his
fight for fame and fortune, to sue for
divorce. Before this action his name
was associated with that of the Gill
man woman and the divorce was nee.
essary in order that he might marry
the stage beauty. Corey appealed, to
several Episcopal ministers to off
ciate, but to their credit they refused.
Only the weakness of Congregational
minister removed the necessity OF a
civil marriage instead of religious
one.
Clark's congregation was so indlg.
nant that. to save his place, he re-
turned the princely fee he had receiv-
ed, made n most abject apology, nc.
knowledging his sin before the world
and begged for forgiveness. This. was
finally granted, on his promise never
again to disgrace his holy Calling
Utica Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19

quiet child, you know, and not much
given to showing her feelings. I'm
sure she's happy-very happy indeed"
She gave a glance of rather ponderous
archness. 81 think you're perhaps just
a little too difIident." felt that this
was charge against which / must de-
fend myself.
81 don't think you quite understand
me-" l expostulated. II mean"
There came over me in a wave a feeling
Of the hopelessness of my task.
81 mean that II girl sees nothing
of anybody but the man she's engaged
to, however-er-well they get on to-
gether, it's-it's rather dull for her,
isn't it?" l ended lamely.
at ought not to be- said Lady Salt
wood sternly. "But If you feel like
that"
The solid earth seemed to be giving
way under me. ooh, don't feel
like that at ALL" said hastily.
"Well, you may take my word for it
that Phyllis doesn't" She was deter
mined to put me on my feet again.
young people are always saying
things they don't really mean," she
generalized.
II suppose they are" acquiesced
humbly. We walked on for some dis
lance in silence. Then carriage came
up from behind us and stopped. "They
told me l. should find you along here,
LADY Saltwno1o said ATrS uoII;pos,
head. 81 must be getting off. Pm
afraid. Such jolly time. Were you
looking for Phyllis? saw her over
by the rhododendrons few minutes
ago." She pointed with her parasol,
shooting benevolent glance at me as
she did SO. "Good-bye"
Lady Saltwood bore ME off at once
in the direction indicated. Phyllis was
in the middle of an animated group.
Mullins was the first to catch sight OF
us; he fell back several steps, and the
others looked round. Their converse
ton tailed off abruptly, and in two
minutes they, had scattered to the regu-
lation distance. Lady Saltwood her.
self carrying off the only too willing
Mullins.
waved my hand with a tragic, with
a despairing gesture to the distant
groups of figures around us. Phyllis
looked up at me with smile.
where have you been? l thought
you We're never coming back" she
said.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
BABY TALK.

Have you ever heard a precious pinkey-
Whitley baby talk?
oh, the months before he condescends to
try to learn to walk;
Have YOU heard him crow and chuckle?
Have you heard him laugh and
coo?
And can it be these sage remarks were
wholly lost on you?
Dada; goo-goo,"-
And this You say had no supreme signif-
canoe to you!
When you saw his blue eyes looking, star
ing, blinking all the while,
When you watched his face illumined
with a rapt, angelic smile,
When he babbled till he seemed to be with
something overcome,
Did 1t strike you it was only at the move.
ment of his thumb?
"Yah-yah: mah-mum,"-
Did you think him lost in wonder at tn
marvel of his thumb?
Perhaps dada" means dear father"
and .'good-goo" means II WILL"
And "mum-mah' is for mother. dear"
or maybe peace, be STILL !"
There are beatific visions in those baby
eyes of blue,
And it's what he still remembers that he
wants to tell to you;
'Yah-yah; goo-goo,"-
They are little words from heaven that
he's passing on to you.
Stuart Maclean.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19

General 1te Kuro
States,
entered the military service the
the
the year of Japans with China
the Sixth Division o
the
worlds attention
so Respondent Efforts
found little assistance
tanned that
of his Polish
for their treatment unhappy
turning movement at aoyang When
vigorous attack the
which ultimately
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
A Real convcr.ntionnli.t.

The Dawsons fully realized that
their Uncle Eli Nabb was fond of good
talk. and good takers and during his
stay they tried to make his visit en-
joyable by asking in such of their
friends as they regarded as most likely
to entertain the old gentleman.
''He's wonderful conversationalist,
isn't he, Uncle Eli?" asked Mrs. Daw-
son, after the departure of their star
dinner guest on the last night of Mr..
Nabbs stay. "Such an extraordinary
command of language and such range
of topics!"
"Pretty fair tallier," said Mr.. Nabb,
hopelessly unimpressed. But we've
got one to beat him up home, you know,
oh, yes! Old Lady Greenough. Why,
I've stood at her gate less'n ten min
utes an had her 20 from my turnip-
bed to the doin's up Panama Canal
way, an SO easy you couldn't notice
any abrupt change O. subject. either.
That's what call a conversational
ist."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
RED TOPS AND COPPER TOES.
The BOY of Old and His First Pair
of Boots

The BOY of Old and His First Pair
of Boots.
1t was the sight of a little pail. of
boots with dingy red tops and copper.
bound toes that stirred memories.
They were castoffs, relics of time
when progress and modern WAYS had
not come upon us and changed us SO
much.
Now, when boy reaches the age of
IA, we give him safety razor, and
he takes his girl out riding in hired
automobile.
In the old days, in the time of the
simple life and the straight talk. your
boots We're the pride and JOY of YOUR
heart. They had shiny red tops then
and the copper looked like gold. and
nary chill touched tile legs of the
boy who wore them. If you will re-
member, you and father paid visit
to the Shoe shop early in September,
and the boots came, home with you.
They pinched some at first, for hoy
who has gone barefoot all summer has
feet like pancakes. You tried them
on the walk in front of your house
and oh, joy! what a musical squeak
they made and how they seemed to
proclaim: New boots! new boots.!"
which is a very fine message.
Then on Saturday night father grens-
ed them, rubbing the oil well in. and
you put in your days hoping for a
change in the weather. Indian sum-
mer, the drifting leaves, warm sun
shine and soft breezes grew positively
hateful, and YOU wondered what peo-
pie would do If 1t stayed hot all win
ter and If the things that made 1t
grow cold had slipped cog, and the
cherry trees would blossom on Christ
mas day.
And then, one night you heard the
wind whistlins in the chimney and YOU
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19

dLlFdclloIl ut uer RarQen parties. But
now that lady's daughter and had
them to ourselves The situation seem
ed to need remedy. crossed the
empty space, and found Fitzroy.
Come and talk to Lady Phyllis"
said. Fltzroy looked at me, thought,
with shadow of suspicion in his face.
Then his eye Travelled down to my
boots, and thence to his own.
Delighted, I'm sure" he said at
last. But I'm afraid 1 must be look
ing out for my sister. It's about time
we We're moving on. See you at Harrl-
sons tomorrow"
mo-" said. I'm staying on here"
Fitzroy nodded and smiled upon me.
Some one ought to tell Fitzroy that his
smile doesn't suit him.
1 saw ] must go to work more
warily. walked round till came
upon Mullins. Mullins Is eminentlv
well meaning.
do you know Lady Phyllis Ian
DOM" asked him.
81 haven't had the pleasure" he re-
piled. "By the way, ought to con-
graduate you"
Come and be introduced" l said
firmly. He lifted his eyebrows a froc.
ton of an inch. "By jove! don't Won
want to-" He stopped. 'rrhanks
very much" he concluded rather linn.
ly. 1 bore him off in triumph.
Phyllis received him very gracions-
ly. left them. and wandered or IN
search of entertainment. My quest was
interrupted by Mrs. Hollingsbeod
"How do you do, Captain Dale? RS
long time since I've seen you. But
I suppose one can't expect, now
She smiled-a smile that seemed IN
have grown irritatingly familiar dur
ing the last few days. where's phvl-
lis?"
81 don't know" lied. Mrs. Hol.
lingshead became confldentially sym.
pathetic at once.
II thought you were looking rather
gloomy" she said. 81 saw her mother
over there by the fountain just now.
l don't expect she herself can be far
off. Now, don't let me keep you.".
She smiled the familiar smile again
and, with nod of complete and tact-
full understanding, went back to the
group she had Just left. l went on
obediently towards the fountain, Lady
Saltwood received me With an air of
benign proprietorshlp;. fwhere did YOU
leave Phyllis?" she said presently.
II think she's somewhere over
there I waved vaguely round quar-
ter of the horizon. "she seems to have
found some old friends" 1 went on
pathetically.
Lady Saltwood looked distressed.
"I'm sure you needn't have come away.
wonder who they are. Shall we go
over and look for them?"
felt l had been imprudent. Mini.
Inns could hardly count as an old
friend Lady Saltwood was looking to
me to lead the way. started, decisive
~, away from the rhododendrons. and
we found ourselves walking along the
side of the drive. "Of course" she ha.
gan, half apologetically, people will
turn up. But / should think she has
got rid of them by now"
An impulse of truthfulness came
over me- "Oh, / came away on mr..
pose, you know" yentured. 81 am
afraid your daughter will get rather
bored If she has no society but mine"
1 felt that wasn't putting the case
well. My companion looked surprised,
even little panied.
"oh. but I'm sure Phyllis doesn't
feel anything 81 the klad, She's .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
Dainty II Not Substantial.

The wife of a farmer had sister
come from Chicago to make visit.
One day the thrashers came, and the
guest insisted on doing the work alone
and sent her sister away to rest. When
twenty-seven thrashers filed in to sup
per that night they found sandwich
tied with ribbon, one chicken croauette.
one cheese ball the size of a marble
and buttonhole bouquet at each plate.
-Emporia (Kan.) Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19

After the potatoes are planted, the
success or failure of the crop will, to
large extent, depend upon the cultl-
walton given, says Colorado bulletin.
The first cultivation should be civ.
en- soon after potatoes are planted, be-
fore the plants are out of the ground.
Set the cultivator to run as deeply as
possible to loosen and aerate the soil.
The cultlvator should be Immediately
followed by the harrow to smooth the
surface and re-establish the soil mulch.
After the potatoes are up, frequent
shallow cultivation should be given till
the vines become too large to work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19

FIRhV1nR inc bOAAwOfms
The investigations conducted by the
United States Bureau Of Entomology
during the past three years show that
by the general adoption Of the several
means of control herein described loss.
es flcm the bollworm may -be largely
preyer ted, even during years of severe
injury
Tile fact that bollworms do not no.
come numerous In cotton until tho
hardening Of the early corn about Au-
gust is the basis for the recommend.
alton of certain cultural methods not
only advantageous in the presence Of
the boil worm and boil weevil, but de-
sirable practices in cotton growing re-
gardless Of insect enemies. These
methods are as follows:
1. Thorough plowing Of, the land
during the fall and winter. This oper-
alton Is not only the means of destroy.
ing many bollworm pupae, but Is Of
Importance from an agricultural stand.
point, In exposing the soil to the ac-
lions Of rain and frost, thus, helping to
break up the constituents and render
them more readily dissolved and con-
sequently available for plant food. Fall
blowing is also requisite for early
planting.
2. The use Of early fruiting yarle.
ties of cotton.
4. The use of fertilizers to hasten
and Increase fruit production.
s. Early and frequent chopping and
CIVILIZATIONS.
Along with the improved farm prac.
tees above outlined, the cotton crou
may be materially protected by the use
Of corr. and cowpeas as trap crop (as
described on pages 1s-19). That the
greatest benefit may be derived from
the use Of the trap crop system 1t ID
urged that each farmer in neighbor.
hood plant at least a few acres Of
June corn and cowpeas about the 1st
of June.
The use Of arsenlcal poisons upon
the cotton will be found Of value In
proportion to the severity of bollworm
ottuShs SACCI 10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
at the rate Of about three pounds per
acre, applied~ in the dust form, either
pure or diluted with lime or -four.
Application by either bag or pole meth,
cd or by geared machinery Is satlsfac-
tory. The work should be done when
the plants are moist with dew or after
light shower. Two applications
when not followed Immediately by
rains, should be sufficient; the flrst
should be made when the eggs begin
to hatch In numbers, usually between
July rs and August 8; this may be fol.
lowed by second in about one wee,.
II rains follow the applications, these
should be repeated Immediately.
Destruction Of the early generations
of bollworm larvae in corn seems im-
practicable, except in certain cases Of
Isolated areas and where the acreage
a corn ID snail compared With that u
eettea
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19


they spent when you child, so remember,
girls that little smile and kind word will 20 great
way to pay up the debt you owe
Mothers like fun once in while just as much as you
do 80 don't exclude them from your pleasure. Take
them into confidence and tell them your secrets
You won't find better friend the world over. Nothing
will please your mother than the little gift YOU pur-
chase surprise her. mother is never 80 proud as
when she is taken out by her Don't be ashamed
boys show her this attention Let feel that you
too are proud to be seen with her.
Show her the courtesy that You are in the habit of
giving your girl acquantances and you will be repaid
when you the great happiness that will brighten up
her worn face.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
CULTIVATE sELF.EsTEEM.
By Juliet v. Strauss.

81 Nobodys life is a failure unless he him
! ] : !.
UT self considers it If it suits him, that is
NJ all that is necessary. A may be bore,
NJ he may be utterly useless and inefficient,
~ he may be unendurably olicious and always
l bobbing up Mt the wrong time. but SO long
X he doesn't know it Is he is fortunate above
IN everybody else.
GI There is certain class of people whom
often think to be envied than Others and
that is they who hopelessy bad form and do not
know it. They handsome they elaborate, they
are STYLISH What more could be desired? Their
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
FOUNDATION OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
By Governor Hughes.

Underlying all other needs is the
cultivation of individual strength of
character, of self-respect, and of the
sense of personal honor. You do
not make man better man by put
ting him in the employ of the State.
Nor is the fellow who criticises ey-
erybody else, but is quietly looking
out for chance to get little graft
himself, the sort of man who will
improve the public service.
The employer who will Cypress his
men and treat them unfairly will
Cypress the people if he gets a
chance. And the employe who will
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
Quite Likely.

al wonder" said the man who was
given to thought at times ~ wonder
what is meant by the embarrassment
of richest"
1.-The poor relation, very likely" re-
piled the man who was one.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
To Purify MIX supply.

The New Jersey State Commission
on tuberculosis in Animals is deter.
mined that the State shall have sup
ply of pure raw milk, pending such
time as State pasteurlzatIon Of the sup.
ply Ia established, To this end the pem.
Fg1eslsB AAs plRaAea 70 obtain ths ND
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
Got His.

Here, waiter!" shouted the excited
diner, 81 found this hairpin in the
soup"
ives, sir" replied the waiter, pleas
antly, this is souvenir dayton.
kers Statesman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19

morals, that man
was Rev. John l..
Clark, pastor of a
9 o n gre gational
church in New
York City. Clark
was the man who
married William
Ellis Corey, the
millionaire presi-
dent of the United
States Steel Cor
poraticn, to Ma
holla r;I,,o, a.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
sAsY WITH DEEP BLUE EYES.

Baby with the deep blue eyes,
Soul with outward nature linking,
Looking up in mild surprise,
How I wonder what you're thinking!
Life to you is but dream;
Your life-a brooks faint, primal flow
ing;
Things around that merely seem
Will grow real with your growing.
Could I fathom your sweet mind
Catch the thought with feature play
ing;
If could one fancy bind
Ere it pass in sleepland straying.
should know mystery,
Hidden close In Gods strong keeping,
Greater than the changing sea
Or the blue above it sweeping.
Henry A. Jeffries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19

If you think an occasional "skin.
ming" does your friends good, it is a
sign you are fond of gossip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-06-19
YOUNG FOLKS, REMEMBER MOTHER.
BY Zein1a Travers.

There are very few young people who ever
stop to consider the tremendous debt they
owe to their mothers. In the rush of every
day life the mother, with her unselfish devo-
tion, shrinks to the side and is left there to
be neglected by those for whom her life has
been one long sacrifice.
Mothers demand very little in return for