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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
PROGRAM as pAAMEAU lNsrl.
TUfE.
THURSDAY A. NJ.
1890. Open discussion of general
farm subjects.

farm subjects.
THURSDAY P. M.
Invocation =
Music
il:30. ",rhc value OF Il balanced
ration and how to use it on our
farms r. ~ Durey, r. II.
Carrcthers, Bert Russell, F. L.
Richardson, Dave Crystal.
1850 Should agriculture and do i
nestle science be fought in our
schools and colleges. RI. q.
Brooks.
Discussion
3:a0-F Fruits and ornamental and
useful trees which the Delaware
County farmer may grow-L.
G. Clute, C. n. True, r.. B. Porter
Corn Contest-ln charge of L. G.
Gates, M. f. Blair, Fred Mum
son. Tom Wilson.-Experts class
All who have won first prize
during the past two years.
Amateur class. Open to boys
and girls of IS years or under.
Varieties of corn judged. Reeds
Yellow Dent, alone, named and
unnamed Yellow, named and UNI
AIMED White and mixed exhib-
its. "a class will also be
made for the best display of
corn of any kind and from any
place. This will be purely educa-
ional, will carry no prizes, and
the corn will be judged and re-
turned to the 1exhibitor.)
s FRIDAY A. NJ.
1O:0O-Music
Invocation
Recitation
1O:30-"My experience with alfal-
fa"-Chris Ament, Clyde Th6mp-
son, H. L. Ram, l.. j. Gates,
Charles Reeves.
IL: OO-"How are VIC to make prof.
it by feeding hogs high priced
corn,"-J. w. Robinson, Wat
son Childs, w. B. Robinson, H.
Il. Lane, Andrew Domayer, F.
j. Seger,, P. H. Ausman, C. NJ.
Gould.
11:30-Educational subjeqt-Presi-
dent Reed of Lenox
FRIDAY P. M.-Ladies' Day
Music
lnvocation-Rev. S. L. Crum
"A bright future. Mrs. Ida
Elder.
What can a woman do with {
farm. Mrs. Robert Dunlap
Mrs. Robert Grommon. Mrs. II
Il. Robinson.
What benefits / derived from tn,
Short Course. Lucy Brayton
Nellie Petlon.
Matters of interest to women.
/ Mrs. T. j. Joseph Mrs. E. B
4 Porter.
"A glance backward"
Report from National Corn Expo
! sition-B. Ennis Tabor, Marga
i ret Jones.
| Music.
SATURDAY A. M.-Dairy Day.
9:3O-Music
Invocation.
1O:0O-"Methods Of COW selectlo
/ and handling for the dairy
A. f. Meade, Frank Childs, W
| j. Davis, T. j. Joseph, Fran
Harris, /. c. Odell, VIM. Welcf
VIM. Lennon.
Il 1O:3O-"Cement or wood. Set
Hamblin, q. e. McCloud, Cha!
Davis.
ll1:00-..What is wrong with OH
tuberculosis law. DIR. Hug
Livingstone, DR.. J. w. Scott. +
SATURDAY p. NJ.
1:00-Music.
Invocation. -
1:2O-"S Some improvements in farm
ing. corn talk. George Lyman
L. S. Gates, j. L. Cooking.
1:40-.'What know about corn.
Frank Sly.
Dairy address expert.
+ 2:45-"E nsilage"-Joseph Hutch
y inson, A. E. Meade, F. l.. Clarl
George S. Lister, Hugh McGlad'
3:30-'Value of Short Course wor
3:45-Value of corn contests an
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

The knights of Pythias will be
hosts to leap year party to be CIV
en- at the Castle on Christmas night,
December 25, at which time an infor-
NAL dance will be enjoyed The Car
penter orchestra of four pieces: VIC
lin, cornet. harp and piano, will play.
This affair promises to be one OF
the charming events of the mid,
winter season.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

II you want to know how odd a wo-
man is. just ask her sistta-tn.law.-
Atchison Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
LARGEST Rock crusher.

The largest rock crusher in the
world was recently thrown into opera
ton in cement mill at South Pitts.
burg, Tenn, and it brushes all the
rock used by a 4000-barrel plant. The
machine has an hourly capacity of 500
tons and 60 per cent. of the product
is in pieces four inches or less and 30
per cent. in pieces. ten inches or less
The crusher is 10 feet in height and
weighs 425,000 pounds. The hopper is
20 feet in diameter. The operation of
this machine alone requires 30 horse
power.
A Word from Josh Wise.
''Scme women git jealous O. their
t.baads fer no other reason than
1T TIER husbands neglect ter be jeal-
u o ten"
And Never viii Be.
Laziness and intelligence never have
been bed fellows.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
AM lnNifafinn

Ambition is pitlless Every. merit
tint 1t cannot use is contemplate III
l's tyea.-Jnubert.
An Invitation.
Fred-I.ast night as you stood in IRE
moonlight couldn't help but think
how much would like TO kiss YOU.
Freda = Well. the poet says. ..The
thought Of yesterday 10 the action Of
to-day"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

At the reception and dinner given
at Dubuque Monday evening, in con-
nection with the seventy-fifth ami
versary of the st. Luke's Methodist
Episcopal church, Rev. DR.. T. E.
Fleming, district superintendent. q
Manchester delivered short address
on the subject, "seventy-Five Years
of .Methodism in Iowa. and Capt. j.
F. Merry of this city responded to q
toast, his remarks being in regard to
Social Life in ST. Luke's.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

David Beehler, resident manager OF
the Orpheum thatre at Sioux City,
has sent to this CITY. his former home
poster advertising Christmas al
ternoons matinee, which is to be
given at the Orpheum at Siuox City.
Mir. Beehler has been in Sioux City
for several years, managing the vaud-
eville play house under the Orpheum
circuit, while his brother, Charles
Beehler, is assistant manager of the
entire circuit with headquarters at
Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

The Roosevelt -Ananias club con-
tinues to increase its membership.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

Could Put Large Army In Field.
Italy little before Hannibal's time.
vas able to send into the field nearly
4. it.HD Hen
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
Aitsegsg u 9 bsAutttaI ana eharaia6
singer, possessing soprano voice.

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At the City Opera house Monday
and Tuesday evenings January and
5, THE Enchanted Wood" will be
presented under the auspices of the
Woman's Relief Corps. The mus
ical extravaganza demands cast
Of one hundred people, all Of
whom will be selected from talent in
this city, and. will be managed by
Miss Beatrice 4 Raymond and mother.
Mrs. Il. v. Raymond. The production,
has been staged in many of the larger
theatres throughout the state, and
patrons of the play houses in Man
chester will be afforded rare OPP
portunity of hearing one of the charm
ing musical compositions now enter
tanning pleasure goers:
A vesper service Of sacred music
will be given at the First Methodist
, Episcopal church next Sunday after
noon, December ~, at o'clock by
Mrs. Jessie Huberta Williams, so
prano, and Miss Lillian Jane Elem
ing, organist The public is mos1
cordially invited to attend this mus
icale, which is free. The program
follows:
i Organ-Fantasia in Co.. -. Tours
\ Miss Fleming.
| Solo-".Hallelujah, Christ is Born.
Mrs. Williams.
Organ-Christmas Pastorale. Merke
l Miss Fleming.
Solo-"Come Unto Me" (Messiah- -.
| Mrs. Williams
Organ MISUNDERSTANDING Song
80 - Miss-Fieming.. " ~
soloN;I ne Jerusalem" G SnaIsgy Of nu I'll
j. OBJ THE Virgins Lullaby tComil
of the King).... -. Dudley Buell.
Organ-"Hark. the Herald Angels Sing,
80. ....s.... Mende,eshon- LutkiI
Miss Fleming.
Solo-.Good Tidings.". $500. Lyme
n Mrs. Williams.
i Organ--ta) ''Bethelehem" :. Mailing
OBJ Grand Chos .....
Miss Fleming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
Miss Fleming.
CHRISTMAS AT THE CHURCHES.

On Thursday evening, December
"a, at he five protestant churches in
the city will be given the annual
Christmas eve exercises. Each
church has an especially interesting
program this year, and the auditor
iums and parlors will be attractively
decorated in holly and evergreen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

On Wednesday evening in Central
Opera house, "Miss Petticoats" was
presented for the first time before
a Manchester audince. The drama
story is we'll known and it's rendi-
ton was well receivd. The richness
of the play, the keen sense of hui
NOR interviewer throughout the four
acts, and the splendid Interpretation
of lines by the members Of the com
pany make it possible to say that
Miss Petticoats" was one of the
best productions ever seen in this
CITY
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
First Congregational.

giving ana CHRISTMAS
Living.
George w. Durham
Hymn-Joy to the World Congregation.
United Brethren.
Song by. congregation.
RESPONSIVE Reading.
Weicome-Myrtle Midkiff.
Recitation-Ruth Barnes.
Recitation-Leslie Stimson.
Glass pieceI,:.God With U.s.
Recitation-Vina Durey.
Song.
kocitation-Della Smith.
ltecitation-Lura Pinch.
i Eoci,a tion-Esther Anderson.
Duet.
Iecitation-Jennie Anderson.
Rec.-No Room for Christ at the Inn. y
c,,. GLADYS Alcock.
Recitation-Roy Pinch.
Observation-Disclosures Seaman.
Song.
Song Son 60 Of ;o praise by school.
Song Christmas Chorus"
Three recitations.
Solo-Helen Pierce.
1Ixerciseu"L Lights for the King
Recitation.
Duet.
Exercise-Primary class.
Recitation.
Song by SCHOOL
Dialogue. four girls
Recitation.
solo-Alfred Durey.
Dialogue. 81
SO ng.
First Presbyterian.
Invocation.
Hymn.
Rec.-"our Savior Christ was Born"
Rec.-"The Christmas Piece
Grace Wilson.
Rec.m"rhe Christmas Spirit"
Hazel Hoyt.
King
Christmas offering.
Glass exercise-"The Wishing Trees"
Francis Joseph
Rec.-"Christmas Song
Elina Welterlen.
Vera Jamison.
Rec Helping Santa Claus
Rec.-'H6w to Keep Christmas
Glass song-"o Se Peal 's Ye Merry Chimes.
eec.--"The Track in the Ashes
Dorothy Brown.
Teddy Wilson.
Glass exercise-'The Christmas BOX
Hymn.
Pec.-"Christmas Bells"
George Richardson
,;ec.m"Why do Bells Ring on Christina
Leslie Burke.
Primary class song
I.ec.-"The Very Best Thing
Ruth Wilson
Solo
Miss Laura Roe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23

Mrs. j. F. Merry entertained the
Tourist club at her home this after
noon. The program was as follows:
Response, Welch legends; descrip-
tive paper, touring in historic Flint
and Denbigh, by Mrs. Della Carr; a
reading, Wordsworth's miscellaneou
sonnets, Mrs. Katherine Schwietert;
historical review, tribal life and the
early princes, Mrs. Helen Yoran; a
short talk on the Clwyd river by
Mrs sophrana Dunham; reading,
20, Cambria River" Mrs. Margaret
Dittmer; a paper on the bards in
Wales by Mrs. Alice Arnold, and a
story legent of st. Winifred's Well,
told by Mrs. Rose Bruce.
The Gertrude Goodwin Miller Con-
cert company, under the management
of the Redpath Lyceum Bureau, will
appear at City Opera house, Wednes-
day evening December 30. Miss Mil
Ter is best described as the Maude
Adams of the lyceum Her charm.
ing personality and intense earnest
ness are only incidental to her COM
plete transformation to the various
characters which she assumes. Mr..
Johann Mayer is a pianist Of unusual
bl illiancy. Mr.. Gaylord Vest is a
violinist possessing great temper
ment and playing with intensity and
dash His technic is satisfactory to-
the unsteady cultured, while his en-
tnusiasm magnetism and ability make
him a fayorite with all. Miss Bertha
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-12-23
A Word from, Josh Wise.
+, And Never win Be.

Laziness and intelligence never have
been bed fellows.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

tor and general curator of the Zoo, Is
ably assisted by Raymond L. Dittmars,
the curator of reptiles. To these two Of
fcials more credit is due. perhaps, for
the high state OF excellence this vast mu-
nicipal playground has attained than any
others connected with the conduct of its
affairs. Both have devoted the best
years of their lives to the study of the
manners, customs and habits of wild and
domestic apimals. reptiles and birds. Each
knows his especial branch of the work
SO thoroughly that the affairs of the Zoo
move as smoothly as a piece of well-oiled
machinery. When 1t Is taken into con-
sideratlon that they have to deal with
1SS species of mammals alone. of which
there are GOT specimens, 1t is but natural
that their knowledge of the animal king
dom must be profound. These species are
divided as follows: Primates. 33; Carni-
vora. 81; Pinnipedia. l. Insectlvora, 1;
Rodentia, %; Ungulata, IS; Marsupiala,
8; Edentata, 3. OF the bird family there
are 543 species and $3.50 specimens; 118
species of reptiles, of which there are TIP
specimens, and 16 species, or 1S5 spect-
mems of amphibians.
stroll through the animal houses Is
well worth the while of every student OF
natural history. The very finest specl-
mems of the feline family are here shown.
Lions, tigers, panthers, leopards. jaguars.
cats, large and small. are all restlessly
pacing the narrow confines of their cages,
and all In the finest physical shape. The
elephant house is equally interesting. and
here several OF the largest animals in
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

TT IS a trite saying that the Ameri-
4 cans are developing into a nation OF
Z globe tfotters, and are becoming far
more familiar with the scenic attrac-
tions of the old world than with the
beauties of their own country. Thus
many a person who has scaled Alpine
Heights, or reveled in the beauties Of
the Rhine. may dwell in absolute ignor-
ance of the sublime magnifcence OF the
Yosemite and the Yellowstone, or the
grandeur Of Niagara.
1t is small wonder, therefore, that right
at our very doors lies one OF the most
famous beauty spots of the world, con-
cerning which the general public has very
meager knowledge, indeed. The Isle OF
Pines, while not one OF Uncle Sans
possessions, is at least under his pro-
tectorate during the present administra-
uon OF affairs in Cuba, and is entitled
TO more attention on the part OF the
american people than 1t has received
Pocket Edition of the Tropics.
size Is not one Of its claims to dis
JUNCTION. AS matter Of fact, 1t 10 no
larger than the average county In the
states. IT is about 80 miles wide by
40 miles long, and comprises some S00,-
900 acres, all told. To the man who is
accustomed to the broad sweeps of
country afforded by the Panhandle or
the plains or wyoming, 1t might appear
70 be merely pocket edition OF the
tropics out closer examination would
reveal the Iact That 1t is, indeed. a
Jewel with superb setting.
Discovered by COIumhu.
History tells us that the Isle Of Pines
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

goats, one Tahr and II American bison.
Each and every one of the new born
specimens has been christened by Its re-
spective keeper and by actual count there
are 27 Teddys, 20 Bill Tafts. 10 Bill
Bryans and eight Hetty Greens.
One OF the most interesting depart
ments of the Zoo is that devoted to birds.
Here the specimens are splendidiy ex-
hibited and admirably labeled and ex-
planned. The most important addition
to this department last year was one Of
more than 100 birds from the London
Geological Gardens, received In exchange
for a shipment of American birds. Among
the rarer birds In this lot was Kolbe
vulture, lammergeier, Australian edge
tailed eagle, brush turkeys, black-footed
penguins, bearded titmlce, piping crows,
crown shrikes, greater spotted woodpeck-
ers, white-crested touracous, Hyacinthine
macaw and hoopoe. Another notable fea-
ture is the large collection of American
song birds, especially the wood warblers.
OF this latter group % species have been
placed on exhibition, including such rare
and delicate birds as the Connecticut.
mourning. palm and worm-eating war
blers. The sight of these living migrants
In their winter plumage is new even TO
the learned ornithologist, and to the ordi-
nary lover of birds II Is a treat to be able
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

Ia follow them through their annual
changes Of plumage. Nowhere else, ex-
cept In Mexico and Brazil, can these
species be seen alive at this period of
the year. Many American birds, which
have been reduced almost to the point OF
extinction by the influence Of civilization.
are here found. Among them are two
specimens of the rare whooppg crane Of
our Northwest. OF the mdny smaller
birds OF brilliant plumage special interest
In centered In the green hunting crows
and wandering tree magpies Of India, the
strange rollara, cayenne wood rail-, Pata-
gonian lapwings, pine, grossheaks and
black banded aracari toucans. Many OF
the rarest species Of birds In the Zoo
nested this past summer and those to
hatch include sand hill cranes, white
breasted guans, rufous tinlmous, curas-
sows, weka rails, griffin yultures, brown
pelicans, double striped stone plovers.
rheas and emus. The huge dying cage
which occupies a conspicuous place In
the garden Is admirably adapted for its
purpose and is never without Its quota
of yotaries among those who visit the
Zoo.
The reptite house is under the personal
supervision Of Raymond L, Dittmars, who
has travelled tho world over In search OF
the rarest as well as most venomous
specimers of snakes. Snakes and saur-
ians are here found by the hundreds,
among them the very finest specimens OF
constructors in captivity. Mr.. Dittmars Is
intensely proud OF his pets, and none II
too vicious or venomous for him to ham
die ct will.
That the Geological Garden 10 valu-
able acquisition Is evidenced by the large
number of school children that attend
the monthly lectures on natural history
given at the park by heads of the various
departments. A large rustic pavilion,
near the wolf and bear dens. has been
constructed and there three lecture
courses were delivered to the pupils OF
the Bronx schools. The average Attend
ance at each lecture was about 1900 pu-
pills and as each lecture was followed by
a denomination II can readily be seen
that the Zoo has Its practical side and
is we'll worthy of the support accorded
It by the municipality OF Greater New
York, augmented by the receipts taken
In at the gate one day In each week,
which Is designated as pay day."
Strange as 1t may seem, the attendance
on pay days" compares fayorably with
thu other six days of the week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

llama. while adjoining are the elk cor
rails and the four small ranges for mule
deer and Columbian black tail deer. The
pride of the Zoo, however, is the mag
nifcent herd of bison, which have
splendid corral and pasture to themselves,
and 1t Is to this herd that the federal
government mainly relies upon for the
restocking of the Western plain, where
bufralo were once wont TO roam by the
hundreds of thousands. Each year a
number of bull and COW calves are
shipped from the Bronx Zoo to the Ma.
tional Reservation In the Far West, where
they are zealously guarded by federal
herdsmen.
When conducting a visitor through the
park officials take the keenest pride In
pointing out those specimens there born.
Last year the birth rate was most en-
couraging. OF the primates long arm
baboon, a green monkey and a ringtail
lemur first saw the light of day at the
Zoo. Additions to the Carnivora include
two Syrian bears, two Russian hairy
cared bears, four black coyotes and three
lions. OF the Ungulata, two Nylghais,
one Grants zebra, two Malay Sambar
deer, two Eds deer, two Barasingha
deer, five Indian Sambar deer, five elk,
three Axis deer, four Ska deer. four red
deer. six Fallow deer, two Persian wild
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

was discovered by Columbus In 1494,
having been christened Evangelist
Island" by that intrepid navigator. Its
present name, "Isla de Pinos" or "Isle
of Pines" is of later origin; SO called.
1t is said, by reason OF the large number
of beautiful pine trees that are native
to the island, this being unusual for
semi-tropical country.
Mountains and Valleys.
A strip of salt water and a marsh d.
Fided the island into two parts. The
lower section, containing some 100000
acres, abounds in mahogany, ebony and
other precious woods, while the upper
section, some 100000 acres, affords in its
mountains. hills and valleys rare vistas
of scenic beauty, even rivaling the
Bahamas. The mountains and hills are
covered with forests, which include the
stately royal palm and magnificent pines.
the latter ranging from 60 to 100 feet in
height In addition to these are great
masses of shrubbery, affording riot OF
color and luxuriance such as may be
found only In a tropical or semitropical
country. Flowers OF rare beauty and
fragrance grow in boundless profusiOn
and form a veritable carpet Of richest
coloring. The trees are filled with birds
of the most brilliant plumage, adding
gayety to the scene, and forming pic
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

captivity AFFORD never-ceasing delight to
the thousands OF little folk who haunt
the Zoo.
By far the most interesting portions OF
the Zoo are devoted to those animals
that are allowed to run ut large In their
respective corrals. There are 90 or more
species Of deer. including those common
to all parts of North America, as we'll
as the Yucatan and Molucca deer. the
Muntjac and various small African ante
lopes that Craze about the grassy slopes
of their confines. The buildings and
yards In the various deer runs are ad-
mirably adapted to their purposes, es-
pecially those for the accommodation OF
tropical deer, where a considerable num-
Der of valuable and zoologically import
ant animals. such as the markhor, male
barisinga, male burmes aud thameng
are housed. Infinite care Is taken with
these rare specimens. and so far the
death rate among them has been In
initesimally low. Near the deer runs,
that shelter the most valuable of these
specimens, has been established an ideal
small range for a herd of white tail
deer, which embraces a bit of timber and
brush. a grassy hillside and a square of
dry, paved yard. all surrounded by a
background OF coniferous planting. Close
by are spacious yards for the herd of
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

the rich old Spanish mansions, one of
which is the winter home of Thomas
keenan,, wealthy Pittsburg business
man. This mansion Is located on the
side of n mountain near a rich quarry Of
the finest onyx. Others have built mod
ern American homes. Among this latter
class is w. C.. Schultz, Fond du Lac
(Wis.) business man, who has lived on
the Island for some seven years, and
who built the first American residence
to be erected in the City OF Santa Fe.
Climate IL Ideal.
All visitors to the Isle of Pines agree
that its climate Is ideal. Tempered daily
by the trade winds, heavens choicest
gift to the tropics, the extremes of both
heat and cold are avoided and frost 10
unknown. This makes ii winter para
disc, but the island Is really seen at It's
best during the months of April, May
and June. At that time the tree and
plant life take on new beauties and the
panorama Of color reaches Its climax.
One Of the peculiari.ies of the island
is Its apparent freedom from storms OF
a violent character. While Cuba has
suffered from time to time from hurri-
canes and cyclones the little island, only
40 miles away, has been practicaiiy I'M
mune from them. This, It Is believed,
is due to the fact that 1t is protected on
three sides by Cuba and is afforded stiil
further protection by numerous keys.
Two Good Towns.
There are two goods towns on the is-
land. One 10 the City of Santa Fa, with
an elevation Of 900 feet above sea level.
and having it's port at Jucaro. Then
there Ii Nueya Corona on the other side
of the island, the two towns being only
IL miles apart and connected by beau-
tiful calzada. which forms an ideal drive.
A Fine Pleasure Ground.
The Isle Of Pines Affords a nne pleas