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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

the demand of the Russian government
for the extradition of Christian Rudo-
Wiz, the Lettish revolutionist, whose
arrest and trial In Chicago aroused a
storm of protests throughout the ma
ton. News Of the decision reached Chi
cago and was hailed with demonstra-
lions of joy on the part Of the organ
lied forces which have been operating
in the interest of Rudoyitz and other
political refugees.
The decision Of Secretary Root was
made upon the evidence taken in Chi
cago by Commissioner Mark A. Foote
and holds that Rudovitz is to be consid-
cred political offender and not subject
to extradition under the treaty. Com
missioner Foote did not consider the
evidence Of the political nature of the
offense sufficient to order Rudovitz's re-
lease.
The decision is one Of the most i'm.
portant which has been given in the
history Of the nation upon the matter
of extraditIon. 1t Is taken to mem
that the United States is land where
political offenders may find refuge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
Advice to Smokers.

Here are a number Of don,ts for
smokers. some Of which no doubt will
surprise a good many men: Don't
smoke directly after a meal. There is
the most irresistible craving to smoke,
but It is wiser to wait half hour or
an hour Dent smoke out Of doors in
high wind or in cold, frosty wealth
er. In the former case it is danger
GUS. and in the latter 1t cracks the lips
and prevents proper breathing. Don't
smoke with the cigar or pipe held at
the corner Of the mouth. This excites
the secretion of more saliva than when
the cigar or pipe is held straight in
front. And, above all, don't get in the
bad habit Of e1pectorating frequent
~ when smoking. 1t is quite unneces-
sary and merely habit and harmful.
ST. Louis Post Dispatch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
M THE MOODS.

You will add greatly to your pleas
ure in summer II you do not pick
SO many of the Wild flowers but watch
them develop, notice what the fruit
looks like after the flower is gone.
and then watch to see how each one
distributes its seed. for all of these
seed receptacles have their own
method Of fulfilling this all-important
mission. Some, like the evening
primrose. have their pods open at the
ends and so let the wind shake out
their seed: others. like the witch
hazel, shoot their seed quite dis
lance from the hard cases. which is
done as you would shoot slippery
orange seed by pressing between
your finger and thumb. And then
there is cranesbill which throws It's
seed from little cup at the end of
spring which you may see even now
coiled up with the little cup at its
tip.
A walk in the winter woods spent
in Identifying your friends Of the
summer by their dried pods or their
seed will prove most enjoyable
and profitable pastime From "Na.
ture and Science" in st. Nicholas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
x1H1srER URGED TO MARRY.

Many Churches Have Parsonages
That Members Want orcupieds
In the preliminary letter from GER
tain New Jersey pastorate desiring tay
service was this sentence: I'VE would
like to have you come to us as mar
ried man, as we have parsonage ana
would like to have 1t occupied. We
will pay you $3.50 year-and 'dona-
tion.'"
was Just 81, and poor. had no
such thought in my head as marriage;
yet here-at the very threshold OF my
work. was confronted by 1t, much
az II 1t were one of the requirements
Of ministry! Surely" I said. this
cannot be required by churches In gen.
eral"-and opened a correspondents
with several other churches I knew
were seeking pastors. They all raised
this chorus: 1--WE want married
man." It seemed there was but one
thing to do-get married.
It was only a short time after my
first letter that a second came urging
my attention to their "call." MY an
swer was decided. I replied that I
was a single man and likely to remain
30 for an Indefinite period; II the
church cared to consider me upon that
basis would 60 and do what ! could
for them. To make my story short, !
was engaged "conditionally" until con-
ference time, when 1t was decided to
retain me as pastor for the following
year.
The committee, while expressing ap-
probation Of my ministry. could not
depart without covert hint that the
church would count 1t favor II !
would marry. During all the succeed
ing months Of my pastorate this
thought was kept constantly before me.
II made call was sure to be re-
minded OF that empty parsonage that
ought to be occupied. Success Maya
zine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
BIG BRIDGE OF CONCRETE.
Designs for Hudson Memorial struc
" ture Prove interestlnu.

Designs for Hudson Memorial struc-
ture Prove interesting.
Designs for the Hudson Memorial
Bridge show that 1t is more interest
ing from an engineering standpoint
than any other part Of the great
bridge structures OF New York city.
1t will serve not only as connect
ing link between New York and Spuy-
ten Duyvil, but also will commemo-
rate the discovery OF the Hudson
River by Hendrick Hudson three hun
dred years ago.
The bridge and the approaches will
be about fifteen hundred feet long
with four semf-circular arches Of 1903
foot span on the Spuyten Duyyil side,
and three on the New York with an
enormous arch OF seven hundred feet
between them. The remarkable iea.
ture is that the bridge will be of re.
inforced concrete, exceeding in mag
nitude many times any arohed bridge
ever built OF stone, brick or concrete
The crown of the main arch will be
1875 feet above Spuyten Duyvil Creek.
or SO feet higher than the floor of the
Brooklyn Bridge above the East
River.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

pose of finding out. And-and believe
he gave a low chuckle-"I believe
have found out! Tell me-haye III
"Oh. let me go! don't know what
you have found out, or what you
haven'tl" pleaded the Typist, her cloak
of dignity falling suddenly from her
and leaving her defenceless and exposed
to the arrows of the one great enemy
whom never girl vanquished yet. LET
me go-please!"
II thought So" mumured the Trifier.
.'You do"
II DON'T" she protested.
Then can't let you till you do"
he remarked judlcially. I'm very
sorry"
"oh-well, then, II you must-if you
Insist -'
Il Insist" said the TriHer, firmly.
well. then, you-you have"
You mean,you dof" he inquired.
"It's-it's the same thing, isn't it?"
faltered the Typist.
Practically he admitted, after an
instant's reflection. 1.-THE proposition
therefore stands thus: love you-you
love me. Ergo, we love each other. The
proposition, by logical sequence Of
ideas, becomes converted into a propos-
al. Which you accept
Il didn't say So" answered the Typ
LIST.
"say so now. then" directed the
Trider.
"what do you want me to do7p she
asked temporizing.
II want you to marry me. hope
you don't mind marrying met 1t Is, I
believe, the usual thing under the CIR
cuinstances."
Marry you'll" she gave a low little
laugh. "But you know l am only a
poor typist. and you-you are-what
are you. wonder7" She paused to re-
feet.
my friends" he replied, .have most
unwarrantably got Into the habit Of
calling me Trifier. A mans friends
are rarely distinguished for an exag-
gerated courtesy In their estimates Of
him. Ny euemlesp considered an
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

marriage. No woman can be happy with the who
has lied to win her. No can honor and cherish
the woman who caught him the spider catches the
unsuspecting fly.
There are several falacies about love that ought to
be corrected One is that the first love is the only
love The first love may be true love- but 1t need not
be the only true love Another falacy is that love Is
blind Love beauties where the world sees de-
formities 1t is also mistake to suppose that
love truly but 1t is likewise false that true
never smooth" What kind does run smooth thenf
And equally great the others is the
which true love die" Love will die II
1t is not fed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
Dairy Gleanins..

Dairy Gleaninks.
There is no reasonable excuse for z
dairyman to use scrub bull from year
to year when pure-bred bulls can be
bought for little more than beef prices.
Many good cows are ruined by being
fed too highly concentrated foods rich
In nitrogen. The city milk diaries are
great inaelstroms which are continu-
ally drawing the best cows of tho coun-
try to premature slaughter.
No COW can stand up under forced
feeding for long time without being
injured. 1t is more of the home grown
starch foods that cows need and less
gluten, brewers grains and cottonseed
meal.
We must provide the cows with am
pie exercise in the yards, even though
1t is done at sacrifice Of production
at the pail.
Many dairymen have had these facts
forced home to them by such diseases
and lowered vitality as are common
in some OF the highly pampered herds
Of pure-bred dairy cattle.
Water basins by the side Of each
cow are fine thing, but when they
are used US an excuse for not turning
the cows out to exercise for at least
an hour each day, they are not to be
recommended to a dairyman.
The dairyman who proposes to make
that business his principal occupation
should make plans to breed and grow
his own cows. BY doing this he does
not take the risks of introducing tuber-
culosis and contagious abortion into his
herd.
1t is indeed unfortunate that so
many dalrymen depend upon purchased
cows for use in their diaries. The
good. old-fashioned way where the COWS
were bred and raistd on the farm was
not so bad after all.
No other form Of animal life will
afford nutrlnent more cheaply or bet
ter adapted to the needs Of the average
individual than the COW.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
Male Go..ip..

Men are greater gossips than women.
There is nothing man likes better
than a scandal, and even II this Is. not
always Forthcoming he thoroughly en-
Joys talking about other folks affairs.
Get a man at tea table and gossip
will not be lacking for minute. Who
brings all the latest rumors to country
houses II 1t be not the men?-London
World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
The Trifler
Z ~

want to know, y said the Trifer.
Il just want to. know how long he Is
going to bethat's ALL
He seated himself comfortably 40 he
spoke that IL to say, as comfortably as
the limitations Of office furniture per
mitted-in the only armchair in the
room, and. crossing his legs, directed a
gracious smile at the Typist, who sat
with the fingers of one dainty hand
poised impatiently over the keys of the
typewriter at the other side Of the table
which divided them.
Il am sorry cannot tell you" re
piled the Typist, gazing pointedly at a
heap Of unanswered letters before her.
II do not know how long Mfr. Calthrop
will be exactly"
"Ah," observed the Trifler In medi-
tatiye tone, there are 30 very few
things-are there not7-so very few
things in the world that anybody does
seem to know exactly Perhaps 1t has
never struck you how difficult 1t Is to
acquire exact knowledge Of almost any
thing?''
"No." said the Typist, ut never has,
81 thought 1t probably hadn't" adj
( mitted the Trifier affably. "Yet, take
quite a common illustration. II you ask
a passerby the time, he will either tell
you off-hand, or he viii glance at his
watch II he is a polite person-and tell
(. you that is 1t about half-past 8, say,
or twenty minutes to Gas the case
may be-whereas. in point Of fact, 1t
never Is within five minutes Of the time
he asserts. His watch Is wrong, or he
hasn't taken the trouble to count the
divisions on the dial between each five
minutes. What a wonderful thing that
typewriter Of yours ISL
"This typewriterY She looked up at
him with mild surprise. "Why, 1t Ii
quite an ordinary one.s
II suppose SOL agreed the Trifer, a
little regretfully. "And you really can
write with it?"
well, should not be here If l could
not retorted the Typlst: should IT"
II don't know" said the Trifler. "Tm
here. and can't"
"Oh, that's quite different. Besides"
she ganced at him defantly-"what
are you here for7"
For the matter of that" replied the
Trifer, meeting her glance with unruf-
fed composure. what arc you here
forf'
The Typist colored violently, and her
eyes dropped in front Of her.
II think that is rather an imperti-
.nent question:" she said. in low tone.
The Trifer gave an audible sigh.
at seemed to me rather pertinent
one" he remarked. In a disappointed
voice HOf course, you know what I'm
here for7''
ITO see Mr.. Calthrop you told me.
But he's not in-I told you
= It doesn't matter at all" rejoined the
Trifer airily. "I'll wait. / have moth
ing to do for the next hour or 80, and
this is--er- he gazed round the room
with expansive appreciation-"an ex-
traordinarily comfortable Office"
Hadn't you-better goY, asked the
Typist in low tone.
go! Before seeing Calthrop3 why.
he would never forgive me-" protested
the Trlher. Il couldn't really dream Of
going yet. Besides
Il don't see that there is any be-
sides to keep you here" said the Typ
ist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
A Prospective shelter.

A well-known Senator was asked
why some politicians were always max.
ing such howl about the preservation
of our forests. "Oh,' he replied, 'the.
probably never know just when the,
may have to take to the woods."-A
From Success Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

The only woman that any man will
acknowledge as his superior is his
mother. Therefore to be truly appre-
ciated every woman should have son.
A husband knows, too. when his wife
is wonderful, but something keeps hus.
band from saying SO. Makes his look
less wonderful and that's not proper
ever.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
CAN FROGS SMELL?

The sense OF smell of frogs is not
supposed to be highly developed.
The pores of the skin however. are
extremely sensitive to foreign fluids
as their skin is very absorbent.
While frogs do not show much re-
action from strong odors, they are
much irritated II foreign substance
touches the skin. and the perfume
mentioned. II coming in contact with
the animal. would undoubtedly cause
1t to "step lively"-"Nature and
Science" In st. Nicholas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
RUSSIA DOESN'T GET HIM.

Man Accused of Murder Declared to
Be Political Refugee.
In decision unfolding the right OF
asylum In the United States and estab-
fishing precedent for refusing the re-
turn Of political offenders to Russia,
Secretary of State Elihu Root denied
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
Th. sam. sm.,l Yo,ce.

Sure healing is not in the storm, or
In the whirlwind; It is not In mon
arches, or aristocraciea. or democ-
racies, but viii be revealed by the still,
small voice that speaks to the con-
science and the heart, prompting us to
a wider and wiser humanity.-Lowell.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
GIRLS DUTY TO APPEAR ATTRACTIVE.

!
f---@3 II were young woman would try to
be winsome Beauty is duty. Young women
III ought to strive to appear to the very best ad
81 III vantage mentally, physically and morally. II
II ~ by the use Of the powder pun, the paint brush
Il ind the brow pencil you can make yourself
81 more winsome. you have my consent to use
IN them freely. 1t is all right to supplement the
GJ works Of God. To be ugly in age like this
is but little short of sin against God self take
the position that lovers should be sincere and honest
with each other Deceptive courtshp miserable
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

The speed Of automobiles is con-
trolled at crossings in Chicago suburb
with considerable success by the crea-
ton Of hummock In the road raising
the sidewalk crossing above the level
of the road.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

All the rivers Of Italy were frozen
over during the winter Of 1874 1t was
so cold In Denmark that the wolves
could not stay there in 140s, and they
crossed to Jutland on the ice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

The One Thing Of consequences.
What We think, what we know. or
what we believe, Is In the end Of little
The only thing Of con-
sequence IL what we do.-Ruskin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

To cure Its office boys Of loafing
firm at Beloit. Wis. has equipped the
push cart they use with devices for
registering the distance covered In
trips and the speed made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24


Dry molding Of fence posts Is not
successful. The wet process requires
less cement and makes more COM
pact post The tamped Cor dry) post
is more subject to the action Of the
elements, and water, penetrating 1t,
readily makes It an excellent prey
for frost.
The wet process post has a glaze on
tho surface that makes 1t nearly i'm.
perviors. Furthermore. there can be no
accurate placing Of the reinforcing
wires with the tamped post, for the
reason that the tamper will displace
the wire and the concrete will not
form around and unite with the wire
nor allow the wire to stretch as 1t
will when wet enough 20 pour.
The concrete for the post should
have plenty Of grave, In 1t, thus using
less cement end securing a strong post.
It can be made Of five parts gravel
and sand to one Of cement, and even
six to ore. but 1t Is preferable to make
It fccr to one. l'he dry materials
should be carefully mixed and then
the slash should be turned many times.
The nolds for the posts should be
made Of wood with metal ends. These
molds should be In Ave parts; that is..
two Sides. bottom and two ends, and
not fastened together.
The face of the post should be In
the bottom 81 the mold, ond the places
for the fasteners should be sunk In
the surface .. the bottom Of the mold,
thus making al! posts uniform AZ re.
cards the placing Of the fasteners
1rcn moldS are far too heavy ans
sxpensive to bs practical. while wood
On molds are light and with care will
last q long time. md when used up
they are cheaply replaced. It is pref
cradle to hive strips of mo!ding in
the form 10 make the posts without
a sharp edge, which u easily Clipped
OF.
The line pos. molds shorld be at
leAat large enough to iaakS post
With 8x3-inch top. lx4-iYch base
and 81a feet long. The corner should
be bxb-inch TOP, Gx6-inch lugs to place
the brace posts under. These brace
posts should be AKA inches and 8 feet
long, and next to the corner . heavy
intermediate poct Is advisable.
The posis being nodded and set are
ready for the curing. which should
be done In the manner Of other con
crete products. keeping them well
sprtnklsd. The posta can b. used in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

The Cabin John Bridge neer Wash
ington. is 420 feet in length, with
stone arch span 22O feet. reputed to
be the largest stone arch In existence.
New York Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

There are lots of labor-saying de-
vices, but there will never be enough
to make the loafer popular.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
A GOOGLE PARTY.

To people who like fun and flavor
OF the grotesque great sport will be
found in giving a nose and google
party.
Each guest must come wearing a
false nose and goggles. The nose
may be purchased, or can be made,
by clever fingers, OF cardboard GOV.
cred with channels. AS the guests
arrive each is given card, perforat-
ed with rihhnn RIM thronph to he
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

The French law prevents doctors
from receiving money bequeathed to
them by patientA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
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The Stolen custard.
In haste bore the tidings;
my darling. I'm afraid
Your Pussy-cat has stolen
The custard that you made"
l feared burst of weeping,
But saw, with glad surprise,
A look OF joyous rapture
Light up the childish eyes.
"oh Auntie! I'm so fiattered
To have dear Pussy feel
That can make custard
That's good enough to steal"
Esther B. Tiffany, in the Home
Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24

will 60 with you through fire and water But II you
spoil their hearts everything goes wrong
Sense Of honor" to the japanese mind Is as fuel to
the steam engine II 1t is kndled with the fire Of amhi-
ton humiliation his life has value to what
ever the battlefield or at the Office desk. That il
why Japanese soldier will climb into enemys fort
amid shower Of shell and will not show his back to
the foe even in the face Of the most CALLING fire In
the school and family in Japan they do not use the
rod. reference to OF honor and shame awak-
the timid mind and spurs the brave 1t entire
ly different with the Chinese. The Chinese will 90 to
war take dangerous task willingly and stoically
They born fatalists and not towards, except az
them So q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-24
A New Cattle Plasue.

Apthous, or foot-and-mouth disease,
as 1t is popularity known, has broken
out among live stock in New York and
Pennsylvania. Comparatively little is
known Of the malady In this section,
but by reports from the infested dis
ritcts, 1t is even more to be dreaded
than tuberculosis, lumpy jaw, and the
other diseases which have in the past
cropped out in Western herds. 1t is
not restricted to neat cattle, sheep and
swine being subject to 1t; and even hui
mnn beings are not immune. 1t Is said
that several children In Pennsylvania
are now afflicted with 1t. virulently In
fictitious, 1t yields to no known specific
and the rate of mortality in the more
severe forms of the distemper is from
Is to 20 per cent. 1t can be combated
effectively only through disinfection
and quarantine. That Is to say, while
the disease itself Is incurable, Its
spread BAY be prevented through the
ordinary precautions in such cases,
One of the most disquletlng aspects
of the situation is the fact that milk
from cows suffering from the disease
even slightly, is highly infectious Of
ten In the carly stages Of the sickness
the animal shows no outward symptoms
visible to the unskllled eye. so infec-
tious milk may be sold even by hon
est dairymen.
The National and State Departments