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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

tened with incredulous hope when I
4 told them why thought hostilities re.
mote. Even the new hero of the ma
ton, Venizellos, late prime minister
OF Crete. to whom all Greece looks as
q deliverer, fervently told me that he
hopes my optimism is warranted, SO
that Greece may have more time to
make ready.
A nation scared is not pretty
sight. The thrill which a traveller
feels as for. the first time he looks
upon the Acropolis, and the other
magnificent ruins of Greece's ancient
glory: or as he stands on the top Of
the Parthenon and looks of In one
direction to Marathon, and in another
to Salamis, must give way to quite
different sentiments as he observes
the present-day population of the city
suffering from bad case Of nerves."
aware of it's own inability to fight
and momentarily expectant of news
Il of Turkish invasion.
The two hopes which the people
cherish, and repeat to one another re-
assuringly, are that the powers will
prevent a war; and that an alliance is
now assured with the once-hated
neighbor, Bulgaria, which is fight
ing force not to be despised. The men
4 In high place, who are Informed upon
what goes on behind the scenes in
4 Near Eastern politics, also say-and
they doubtless are right in this-that
Russia has off1cered and drilled the
troops of Bulgaria, Seryia and Monte
negro, In the latter case even supply
i ing the equipment for the $4,000 troops
Immediately available. When the mo-
ment comes for action, and it cannot
long be delayed, for this splendidly fit
body Of men is spelling for fight,
Russia will throw this force against
the Moslem. and in support Of Chris
tian Greece.
This will be not because she loves
Greece more, but because she loves
Turkey less, and Turkeys new ally
and controlling genius. Germany. The
new alignment Of forces created by
the Roumanian-Turco agreement, with
the understanding" that is now be-
neved to exist between Germany,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

& 81 Ri I g l. i IS IT, =.
between bud and stock had been ef-
fected, and the stump Of the original
tree was almost completely rotted
away.
Investigation by experts. however,
show that the bearing tree undoubted.
ly represented the original variety as
had a previous young tree. the stump
of which is illustrated.
The former young tree evidently
had never borne, and it had been the
victim of a dull ak. The owner of the
fruit believed 1t was Seeding. 1t
was almost as truly an apple form
or oblate as the Japanese Golden rus
set pear. The smaller fruits had more
Of the pear shape.
Prof G.. B. Reeckett Of the govern
ment bureau of plant industry finally
pronounced the variety fine type Of
the Sheldon pear. S,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

Austria and Turkey, has changed the
situation in the Balkans. At present
it stands las i have portrayed it..
Great Britain, once the first factor %
be considered, has sunken in In.
fuence until she Is scarcely reckoned
with. The panicky state of mind Of
the past year in Great britain has
produced situation in these parts
which neither Britishers nor Ameri-
cans view with satisfaction.
Z Greece Is Europe Turkey 10 Asia.
One who is studying the awaking
of the older nations finds a striking
illustration of his main thesis in
Greece. OF all living nations except
China and Japan, Greece is the Oldest.
1t once was the greatest. Civilization
owes more to Greece than to any 9th.
er country. This point is familiar to
every schoolboy. Monuments Of her
departed splendor are all about: they
constitute large proportion OF the
worlds precious art treasures. But
Greece herself had become mere
memory; her glory had departed, and
she had come to be spoken of in the
past tense.
Within the lifetime of old men In
Athens a new Greece has been born.
Athens itself has grown in less than
a century from nothing to a modern,
well-kept, beautiful city IT 100000 In
.habitants. The contrast between 1t
and Gonstantinople is the contrast be-
tween Europe and Asia. Here is or
der, cleanliness. up-to-dateness; there
is helter-skelter clutteration, dirt and
archaism. The European dress, the
familiar urban customs. and the gen.
eral sense Of at-homeness, put the
sympathies of the traveller from Asia
at olnce with the Greeks.
Americas Influence Upon Greece.
The new life of the west has per-
'meated this old nation. There is a
constant interflow of thought between
Greece and Britain and America.
Three million dollars are sent here
annually by Greeks in the United
States. Last year, from only one
American consular district in this
country, the number Of emigrants! to
the United States amounted to one
per cent. Of the entire population OF
all Of Greece.
OF course. this is a serious drain
upon the vital power of the nation.
But the Greeks abroad send and bring
back modern ideas. The labor union
is fiourishing. saw it work on a
Russian steamer in the harbor. The
Russian officer in charge of the load
ing Of the cargo few into passion
at one of the hands, because the lat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

mo. chief he admitted frankly.
That's beyond me-
."Then Old sleuth slapped him heart
lily on the back
"'1f you're smart enough, my boy
he cried. to know it's no use to look
for the pocket in woman's skirt.
you're smart enough to be q detective.
Here's your star
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
The Fixed Size or Bricks,


II bsicks were made larger, it would
save great deal Of time and labor
in building, said contractor, but the
standard has been set, and any change
would be attended by considerable in.
convenience. In England when bricks
were first made and up to sixty or sew.
enty years ago, there was tax on
bricks, and, in order to sevade it, the
bricks were made Of larger and larger
sizes. These were used for cellars
and other concealed places. To stop
this fraud, an act was passed In the
reign of George III, fixing the legal
size of bricks. Early in Queen Vic
toria's reign the tax was taken of. and
bricks may now be legally made Of any
size whatever. But any change from
the standard size would bring about
great Inconvenience. All calculations
are made for building on this stand
ard size, and the London and other
building acts have practically fixed it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
PROBLEM FOR OHIO EXPERTS
Pears Grown on Tree Which Came Up
No sprout From Stump Long Dead
ProveR Big Puzzle.

In Ohio there are exhibited at the
state fair some pears which were
said to have grown on tree which
came up as sprout from tho stump
of an old tree long dead and gone
The vigorous, upright tree which bore
the fruit. was Ave or six inches in
diameter. and about 16 feet high.
It was difficult to determine wheth:
er 1t sprang from above or below
the point at which the original union
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
'':'1fe AMAZING
!, D AZ Az 4 + !.
Greece TrembIes Under War Clouds
Dread Of Turkish Invasion the Su-
preme Sentiment Among HeIlenes
Help From American Greeks.
By WILLIAM T. ELLIS.

Athens. war does not come
within six weeks, it probably will not
come for six months, because OF the
difficulty of moving troops in winter.
Il expect it to come by the UNI
announced invasion of Thessaly by
Turkish troops
That is the essence of a report that
may be found in the secret archives
..of at least two governments. More
over. have it upon the highest au-;
$thority that recent dossier contains
not only the foregoing alarming state.
ment, but also the substance Of the
terms which Turkey will exact
! namely huge indemnity, the cession
Of large part of Thessaly, and the
disarmament and naturalization Of
Greece by the powers. At the same
time, Crete will be given up by Tur-
key. for the turbulent island is only
an apple Of discord, of which the OF
toman empire will be glad to be rid,
when It can do SO gracefully.
AS to the outcome of this inevitable
war, the opinion Of one diplomat with
] whom I talked is that Turkish troops
will be in Athens in just the time that
4 1t takes them to march from the from
tier
Greece in a Blue Funk.
Greece is scared cold. It was q
surprise to me, i confess, to find
everybody here SO sure that the con-
flict Is not only certain, but also that
st is near. In sConstantinople dis
covered no signs Of an Immediate pur-
pose to have 1t out with Greece. My
Judgment was, and is, that the Young
Turks have trouble enough at home
for the present. Their own house
needs to be set in order; and can
not agree with the careful observers
over here who think that the best
cure of Turkeys internal ills would
s be short and easy war. Greeks lis
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
HORTICULTURAL
z.;a9g NOTES

Leaves are fine for lining the stor-
age pits.
Prepare land for small fruit planta-
ton next spring.
Do not neglect to provide ample VEN
tilation for the cellar.
Apples keep best in a cold cellar;
just above freezing point.
Trees injured by freezing very often
need to be severely cut back.
A peach tree will stand heavier
heading back than an apple tree.
Do not allow stock to run in the
orchard during the winter months.
Remember that your orchard, espe-
cially the young trees. need good cult
vat.on.
Walnut trees thrive under almost
any condition and do well In many
states.
Keep all rubbish from about your
fruit plants so that mice cannot har-
Dor there
Move all Of the trash standing in
the orchard and burn it to destroy
weed seeds.
Bend all young and tender fruit
bushes and vines carefully to the
ground, place layer Of straw on them,
and cover lightly with dirt.
Trees to do their best should be
planted in blocks or groves rather
than in single rows.
Ascertain the varieties of fruits and
vegetables wanted in the markets de-
sired to be patronized. Is
II there are any limbs dead or out
of shape on the young trees now IL q
good time to look after them.
Grow trees for post timber, lumber.
nuts. fruits. az well rs evergreens and
ornamentals for the home grounds.
Every up to date orchardist has his
young trees wrapped from the rab-
bits but the best protection ID to kin
the rabbit before cold weather.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
.PITIFuL SIGHT WITH ECZEMA

"a few days after birth we noticed
an infamed' spot on our baby's hip
which soon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even in
his eyes, ears and scalp. For eight
weeks he was bandaged from head to
foot. He could not have a stitch Of
clothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced it chronic eczema. He 10
a very able physician and ranks with
the best in this locality, nevertheless.
the disease began spreading until
baby was completely covered. Ho
was losing flesh so rapidly that we be-
came alarmed and decided to try Cutt-
cura Soap and Ointment.
mot until commenced using Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment could we tell
what he looked like. as we dared not
wash him, and had been putting one
application after another on him. On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came of, and left him entirely
bald, but since we have been using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he has
as much hair as ever. Four weeks
after we began to use the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment he was entirely
cured. don't believe anyone ccU!d
have eczema worse than our baby.
Before we used the Cuticura REM
edies we could hardly look at him, he
was such a pitiful sight. He would
fuss until would treat him, they
seemed to relieve him so much. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment stand by
themselves and the result they quick
~ and surely bring is their own rec
ommendation." (Signed) Mrs. T. B.
Rosser, Mill Hall, Pa. Feb. 20, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold by druggists and deal,
ers everywhere, a sample Of each.
with 32-page book. will be mailed free
on application to "Cuticura." Dept
20 X. Boston.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
Ianited by Electricity

ed fire pot for such purpose, any num-
Der Of which may be connected up in
a circuit. says Popular Mechanics.
Normally. the fire pots are covered.
but the contact points in each are SO
arranged that a wire will fuse and trip
the catch holding the cover down
when the current is turned on, and at
the same time ignite wick which sets
fire to the fuel. The covers, of course.
are weighted SO that they will fly open
when the catch is tripped. In this
manner all the fire pots In the orch
ard are instantly ignited by turning on
the current.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

ter could not understand Russian. He
ordered the interpreter to discharge
him, whereupon all the stevedores left
the ship within five minutes. The
poverty Of the country is being amel-
iorated, and compulsory education is
general everywhere, although far too
large proportion of the curricula is
devoted to Ancient Greece.
This influence of the Greece of
twenty-five centuries ago is at once a
pernicious and a noble force in the
life Of the nation. Everybody is post
ed upon who was who in the cycles
B. c.. Antiquities are guarded most
carefully. The beautiful Acropolis
overshadows the life Of the nation.
Models of the great statues are found
in most buildings. saw moderate
sized house which had three great
Greek figures on top of the front wall.
1t is the dream of even the bootblacks.
who swarm the streets, In such num-
bers, that the old days will come
again.
Unfortunately, this passionate loyal
ty to the old heroes and the old ideals
is not accompanied by a loyalty to the
present rulers and leader. The hold
Of the royal house upon the nation is
very tenuous indeed. No political
leader can command a national fol-
lowing for any considerable length Of
time.
The present-day Greek has no capac-
ity for Standardization and discip-
line. Even the army and navy, as
the bloodless revolution" Of year
ago showed, is completely democrat
lied. With all his devotion to patri-
otic ideals, the Greek has not learned
how to keep quiet and do what he is
told in support of his leaders and
country. He lacks capacity for CO.
hesion, cooperation and efficiency.
The Turkish soldier is stupid fellow,
by no means the equal OF his Greek
enemy, yet he knows how to obey his
officers and fight like a demon. Per
haps, as some say. here. Greece has
too many university students out Of
jobs; she is overturned sentimentally
and intellectually. l listened in the
house Of deputies one day while the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
open.End Rabbit Trap.

hung under center Of door In top Of
box) 1t also sees straight through box
and thinking it can pass through and
eat Of bait, it tips the trap and falls
into box.
have known as high as Is to be
caught at one time Use an apple or
corn for bait and set trap somewhere
IN a rabbit trail, and II: is best to
place the box about six weeks before
using it so things will look familiar.
Use stick fastened to underside Of
door in top of box to fasten bait to.
We have splendid results from the use
of this trap. t.g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
Trapping sparrovss.

Agents for the department of agri-
culture have been experimenting for
the past three months with devices to
trap English sparrows. 1t has been
determined upon that these birds are
harmful to the fruit trees in the
spring, eating as they do into the
buds, and destroying the cores.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
How Aindus Obtain Fire.

To" tVtu0do S0A0ui. uSs
Fire is obtained for the important
Hindu ceremony fsnga by curious
method, says a writer in the Strand
Magazine, matches not being consid-
cred holy. The priest holding the two
ends of piece of cord coiled around
a vertical rod. the lower end of which
fits into a groove cut in the block Of
wood on which the rod rests, by a
churning motion causes it to rotate
very rapidly, it being meanwhile kept
in position by means of a horizontal
handle with a hole in which the rod
turns. The friction between the rod
and the lower block of wood after a
short time sets fire to the latter. This
fire, by timely nourishment, is devel-
oped into a glorious fame. The in
strument is considered very sacred BY
the orthodox Hindus. They, Of
course, kept grumbling all the while.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
Machine Wipes Appies.

According to western journal, a
machine for wiping apples has been
Installed in the Hood River Valley,
that will save seven cents on each box
of fruit. Heretofore all of the apples
have been wiped by hand, but this
machine will wipe all Of the apples
for 400 or, 500 boxes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
Protect Against Rabbits and Mice.

Protect Against Rabbits and Mice.
E These animals may be kept from in
Turing the trunks Of trees by boxing,
or by placing piece Of galvanized
wire screen around the tree trunk and
covering it to height of about 20
inches. This will also prevent sun
scald, and 1t costs much less than to
replace the trees after the rabbits
have injured them. The snow should
be we'll tramped about young apple
trees to prevent mice from injuring
the bark under the snow crust.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
Mayor aaynor Compares II to Certain
Idsaa Of Civil Service Recommend.
Cd by 4 German.

Mayor Gaynor. at a dinner in Brook.
lyn, condemned certain ideas OF civil
service that German visitor from
Berlin had recommended.
.Those ideas may do well in Ber4
.lin," he said, "but don't think they'd
DO Well here. We are opposed 70
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
( Misleading sneezes.

How did you come on with your.
study Of the Russian language p
mot well. While was trying to
pronounce few words our family
physician came along and forced me
to take all kinds of medicine to break
up q. cold"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
FIRE POTS FOR AN ORCHARD
Any Number Of Little Stoves May Be
Isnited by Electricity-Prevents
Frost Damage.

In many fruit belts, especially in
the west, fire pots are utilized as a
means of preventing frost from de-
stroying the fruit crops, In the illus,
tration is shown an electrically ignit-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

Back to the Bush Leagues.
I'VE don't hear much about Omar
Khayyam any more"
NO. Let's see. what team was he
with ?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
Just the Thing.

Howell-I'm very fond OF travel.
Powell-Come around some night
and I'll let you walk the floor with
baby.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
PRUNING Apple Trees.

Apple trees improperly pruned make
good nesting places for woodpeckers.
The birds dig out the decayed wood
where stubs of branches have rotted
in to the heart and there start house
keeping.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
Old Sleuth's Freak Method

freaks. and this new sort of civil ssrv.
Ice examination is AZ freakish a.
Old Sleuth's
"Old Sleuth, the detective chief, was
once examining new applicant for
the detective bureau. He thrust into
the young mans hard pale mass OF
8runles and lace and cambria WON
ans skirt-and:
Find the pocket in that, he said.
But the applicant shook his head.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
..y CREAM OF RYE

For health and energy eat It for
breakfast. Reduces cost Of living.
Free Silver Spoon in every package.
Ask your grocer for package.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

PILES CURED IN TO II DAYS
Your druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any case OF Itching, Blind,
Bleeding Or Protrudng Piles in s TO Il days. SOC.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
H.rne.. for Orchard.

Harness with no projecting names
or metal turrets should be used In,
bearing orchards. Those requiring no
whinetrees are also useful.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
rree. rrained roo .hIoh.

Trees, especially apples, are often
trained too high, because Of the dim
Guilty of working close to them. Mod
ern tools will bring the heads within
reach.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

A Womanb Look.
A woman can say more in look
than man can in . book. -Bostos
Transcript II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

The theory that misery loves com.
pany accounts for some marriages..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

Mrs. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the guns, reduces inflamma.
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17

When truth gets busy, fiction is ap,
to feel ashamed of itself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
Womanllke,

Crawford-How did your wife come
to buy you all those suspenders?
Crabshaw-I think she wanted the
pretty boxes they came in.-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
Stop the palm.

The hurt of burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. Csc and Soc by
druggists. For free sample write to
]. W. Cole & Co., Black River Falls, Wis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
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!
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NMN andindammation promptly. Healing
ENM and soothing-cause better circulA-
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IN slsting nature In building new, healthy
NM Tissue and eliminating tho old. Alex
HMW ALL, Tobinsport, Ind. writes Nov. u
GyLI 1905: mo doubt you remember my got
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o Tor bunlOn on my foot. My footis
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OF painful Addiction, Goitre, Enlarged Glands,
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and 0W at all druggists or delivered. Hssk Free.
y. YOUNG r n p, 3le T0Das Street, SDeingAsA, 1a.
Etc CURED. Bottle FREE.we pay express.
uuuO HALL CLINICAL COnfAxH. MA1AOAT0S, =. Z
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-17
. Erland7

A Frlend7
II saw . friend OF yours the other
day"
Did you? Who was he?"
birmingham. He was telling US
how he picked you out Of the gutter
and set you on your feet
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-19

to his home north OF the city Thurs
day morning after having undergone
an operation for appendicitis at the
Mt. Vernon hospital about two weeks
ago.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. p. Brereton and
son, Louis, left Wednesday evening
for Salem, Ohio. where they will
make a two weeks visit with Mr..
Brereton's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Brereton.
'ssThe annual reunion OF the Nit
chell family will occur on Thursday.
August 8. at Lyons Lake.
BANNER WANT ADS PAY
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-19
ELECTR0CUTED
Was 4 Horse By Live Wire
0n West Gambler 81.
Driver Had A Very Narrow
Escape FROM Death

Art Simmons had very narrow es-
cape from electrocution about 1
O'Clock Thursday morning on West
Gambler street. near the Is. a. o..
tracks. The horse which he was driv.
Ing was instantly killed.
II appears that telephone wire
broke In some manner and fell across
\ heavily charged wire OF the Mt. Yer.
non Electric company, The other
end Of the wire dangled across the
street. Simmons came along In the
buggy and drove onto the wire. In
an instant the horse dropped over
dead. Simmons saw what had hap
pened and got out OF the way OF the
wire just in time. The horse was the
property OF william Simpkins.