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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
SPREAD TERROR IN ALASKA
Earthquake Shocks, Though Little
Damage 10 Reported, Were Cause
Of Intense Alarm.

The most violent upheavals Of the
earth's surface since the terrible
earthquake which destroyed San Fran
cisco are those which took place In
Alaska on July 8. The earth rocked
continuously, for 40 seconds, and al
though the disturbance Is not reported
to have caused much loss OF 4 life
It has Allied the people with terror.
Following so quickly after the erup.
tion Of Mt. Katmai, in the Kadiak
island, which covered theNwhole island
with q foot Of volcanic ash, the earth.
quake Is supposed to have been the
result, and damage and ruin, of the
most far-reaching nature are among
the. dread forebodings.
The bottom Of the sea IL also re-
ported to have been considerably ele-
waited, seriously affecting the climate
OF the Alaskan coast through shifting
the warm ocean currents, and also
creating new fishing banks which may
become Of inestimable value.
Some geological experts believe that
the eventual closing Of the Bering
straits is among the possibilities. After
this. perhaps, one may travel all rail
from Halifax. N. S., to Lisbon, Por-
tuga1, by way Of Canada, Alaska, ST.
IBERIA. Germany, Spain, etc. I. 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
PRUNING Fruit Trees.

The time for pruning all fruit trees
is when they are young. Then ID the
time when most wood growth takes
place, and then Is the only time to
train the trees to the desired form.
The most severe pruning Of q fruit
tree should be when 1t Is set in the
permanent orchard. At re-settins.
many OF the feeding roots will be- de-
stroyed, hence pruning and severely
cutting back the, top are necessary so
that the young tree win live while
new roots are forming and becoming
established in the new soil home. Tho
top of the young tree set out In spring
should be cut back to about two feet
of the ground, with some root pruning
at the same time. The following
spring cut out all but I'VE or six main
branches, and begin to shape the head
according to your ideals for heading.
The following spring cut back these
main branches somewhat. and cut out
all surplus and interfering small
branches. Continue pruning every
subsequent spring for removal Of sur.
plus and interfering branches 30 that
it will never become necessary to cut
out large branches.
Although pruning may be done at
any time when the tree is dormant
in late fall, winter or spring-yet the
best time is in the spring Just before
new growth begins. Then the wounds
begin to heal Immediately and are
least exposed for decay.
Use sharp instrument to make =
smooth, clean cut. Cut close so that
long stubs will not result. Avoid as
much 40 possible the cutting Of largo
branches. Prune some every year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04

rhages which would last for weeks and I
was not able to sit up in bed. I suffered
great deal with my back and was so
nervous could scarcely sleep at night,
and did not do any homework for three
years.
"Now can do as much work a
any woman of my age in the county,
thanks, to the benefit I have received
from Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. recommend your remedies
to all suffering women: Mrs. MARTHA
L. HOLLOWAY, Odd, Va.
No other medicine for woman's ills has
received such widespread and unquali-
fed endorsement. We know Of no other
medicine which has such record Of
success as has, Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. For more than 80
wears it has been the standard remedy
for woman's ills.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(cOnfldential) Lynn, Mass, for adj.
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by g woman
and held in strict confidence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
MODERN ARMS IN THE SUDAN
Somebody Supplying Tribesmen With
Up-to.Date Weapons-Formerly
Used Spears.

London.--News has been received
from Abyssinia suggesting the pres
ence in the Sudan OF some adventur-
ers who are arming and drilling tribes
hitherto savage and unprovided with
any weapons but the bow and spear.
Large quantities OF rifles and am
munition have reached these tribes.
The region chiefly affected is that be-
tween northern Uganda, the western
border Of Abyssinia and the south
eastern corner of Anglo-Egyptian Su-
dan. NE
The rifles are Of French manu-
facture and stamped with the date
1879. but 1t is declared that many Of
them are in reality quite new.
During the recent British opera
lions under Major Leveson against
the Anuaks In the Sudan. wild and
practically naked tribes were all
found to be armed with similar rifles.
which had replaced their traditional
spears and shields.
The savages had evidently been
trained. They were clothed only In
beads plus new bandeliers Of cart
ridges. and 1t was remarkable that
words Of command were heard to be
given by Gallas and Arabs to savages
who had never before shown any
signs Of dicipline OF training.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
COUNT WEDS;IS ARRESTED

moon trip to an eastern city. The &C
cused count was saved from q cell by
Detective yelling, who stood in front
:of the Clark street police station with
him while his friends were signing
the bonds. In front of the station al
so was an automobile in which were
the bride and Mrs. L. M. Gar and
Miss Violet 8. 4Hallowell. who had
acted Al bridesmaids at the wedding.
Countess Orion, who before her mar
riage was Miss Mary Henrietta Spar.
row. was nervous during the wait ut
the police station and at first was I'M
willing to talk about her husbands
arrest. Finally she was persuaded to
talk about awoman who her husband
had intimated was responsible.
my wife has been receiving numer-
GUS letters from this woman. who has
told her am not real count" said
Orloff II cannot reveal her name ct
the present time" 3 Z
He admitted having obtained the
typewriter. but said he had given the
machine to q friend, who had agreed
to pay for 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
NATURE REscuEs WOMAN
Fire Destroys 4 House That Was
Moved by Flood Into
Canal Path.

Louisville.-That English poet who
wrote Mature never did betray the
heart that loved her"-and Mrs. Ellen
Clark-were indicated when fire Of
mysterious origin destroyed the WON
ans house here recently.
Several years ago Mrs. Clark's cot.
tage was floated on it's lot and deposit
ed squarely on the route through
which the government subsequently
decided to, construct a canal. Then 1t
came time, a few weeks ago, to tell
her that she must move the house out
OF Uncle Sans way. she replied:
Mature put it there; nature can re-
move it, and that was all they were
able to get out Of her until they paid
her 4 cash consideration of $3.50 to
sign jump-claim papers.
And now Mrs. Clark is pointing to
the ashes and haunting the federal
agents with II told you So"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
APACHE SLANG PARIS FAD
Exploits Of French Motor Car Bandit,
Make Underworld Language
Popular.

Paris.-The slang Of the Paris
Apaches is the latest fad taken up in
society circles here. Not only French
people, but also foreigners Of the fash
ionable Get here, are. now vying with
each other in picking up the largest
stock Of words and phrases Of argot
spoken on Notifications and in the
outer slums.
Slang dictionaries are sold to tour
lists at the boulevard kosks. and so
ciety women are taking lessons in ar
got. for which, Of course, high fees are
charged by the Instructors.
Several American women are among
those taking lessons. and 1t IL be-
lieved to be one Of them who originat-
ed the idea. The fad is thought to
have arisen in consequence OF the In
tense interest taken in the Paris .un-
derworld through the exploits Of the
motor. bandits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
WOULD LAND FISH ALIVE
Philadelphia Dealer Departs on $4,000,
Mile Fishing Trip to Prove
tho Theory.

Philadelphia, Pa.-The experiment
OF transporting fish alive $4,000 miles
Is to be tested by Thomas Keeper.
who left his home in this city on tho
Hamburg. liner Kaiser Au-
guste Victoria for Siam via Hamburg.
Mr.. Keeper believes that the fish can
be brought from Siam and landed
in this country without difficulty IN
large fresh-water tanks. notwithstand'
ing the long distance which they have
to be carried. 55
Mr. Keeper believes that in few
years all edible fish will be sold alive,
and that his experiment will bring
about means by which scientists Will
enable, dealers to cell fish alive at the
door of every householder, and BY
this means eliminate great deal OF
sickness from ptomaine poisoning.
Chinese fishing steamers. 1t 10
claimed, carry fish to their markets
several hundred miles away with only
Fl minimum loss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
OLD PILOT is DEAD

Jones about 1856, when Samuel Glenn.
ems became his pupil. Clemens then
gathered material later used for his
Life on the Mississippi" Years
later. after he won literary fame, he
made a trip from St. Louis to New
Orleans with Captain Bixby. and only
a few years ago was his guest in st.
Louis.
Captain Bkxby was OF small physi-
que, nervous and wiry. He had Q
tremendous energy. Throughout his
river service he kept diary, record
ing daily the events and the shifting
of the river current. This record the
United States government is anxious
to get and it probably will be en-.
bodied in book which will further
perpetuate Captain Bixby's fame.
Mark Twain in his writing made
Captain Bixby out a profane man.
This was incorrect, his other friends
say. He was, by reputation. gentle
in speech and courteous to all men
he met.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
Hero Of ''Life on the Mississippi
on Duty to End.
Famous Character Resented NotorI'
sty-Dlsliked Use Of His Name
by Mark Twain, Who Was
Under His Tuteiaoe.
!. zzsdz3 80 80 1s4oSS..poo .

st. Louis, Mo.-Horace E. Bixby,
the best known of the Mississippi
river pilots. who taught the. art to
Mark Twain. is dead. Captain Bixby
died suddenly at his home. e
DR.. Rolla Bracy. coroner Of St.
Louis county, who held an inquest,
said death was caused by apoplexy.
Captain Bixby was eighty-six years
old, and was still In the river service
at the time OF his death. He daily ex,
pected q call to take out the govern
ment towboat iNokomis. He arose
early and dressed. A little later his
wife went to his room and found him
lying dead on his bed. He died az he
often had said he wished to die. sin
the harness" & u q 4
Captain Bixby's fame rests upon
the writing OF cub pilot. one of the
many youths he taught---Samuel
Clemens MARK Twain. He made an
epic Of the days he spent with Bixby
and the pilots name was known
throughout the world. Captain Bixby
received hundreds OF letters from
strangers who knew him solely
through Mark Twain's books. This
became distasteful to him. and dur
ing late years he had avoided all men
ton Of Mark Twain's name, s.s1.
The sixty-six years Captain Bixby
spent in the pilot house marked the
growth and gradual decline Of steam
boat days on the Mississippi and Ohio
rivers. While pilot on the Missouri
river in 1868 his boat would be
stopped by buffalo herds crossing the
river one day and by Sioux warriors
the next. ...a 5 ~ M 4
In the Civil war he was chief pilot
for the Union fleet besieging Vicks-
burg and Memphis. He always held
the Union victory at Memphis due to
the information he gave Commodore
Foote. Later. as principal stock
holder and commander OF the finest
steamboats, in the Anchor service.
Captain Bixby was known the length
OF the Mississippi He ran the City.
Of Alton when 1t made the single
trip record Of $4,000 clear.
4 On the decline. of river commerce
he entered government service.
Captain Bixby was pilot Of the Paul
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
HIISFIR|ST PATIENT
NOT AN INVALID
Wonderful Revelations of the
Stethoscope When Placed
Over Girls Heart.
~ BELLE KANARls MANDATES.

Copyright 1872 P Py associated Literary r
The doctor sat in his Office at the
sanitarium of the sulphur springs
contemplating . telegram In a per
plexity which lifted at the entrance
Of a young man with laughing brown
eyes and a complexion of deep sea
tan.
well, Fred, for once you are on
hand when wanted. What brought
you here?"
II was on my way north to spend
my fortnight's vacation. Missing con-
nections, I ran up to see you.
K Just In time to make yourself use
full. 1t Is imperative that run down
to Brighton for the! day. want you
to take my place here"
Great. Scott, Uncle Walter!
haven't practiced for two years-not
since I went into the manufacturing
business"
well, you haven't forgotten how to
examine hearts, have you? For the
next two hours that is what you must
do, and fill out these slips for the at
PENDANTS. l do not keep the ONCE
open in the afternoon. and there are
no patients here at present requiring
much medical attention. must leave
at once" r.,
He was gone before the young ex-
doctor could expostulate further.
His first caller was a young woman
whose grace and beauty made him
change his attitude Of mind toward
bis uncle.
II wish to see the doctor" she said.
Il am the doctor" he replied.
I'VE just arrived" she explained,
"and I came to see about arrange
ments for the baths"
He took one Of the slips from the
desk.
What is your name, pleased"
my name is Elinor Grayson."
When he had filled out the slip with
the exception OF temperature for bath,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04

through the grounds. When near 9
little vine-clad pergola, he heard he'
voice. In answer thereto he heard an
other voice saying: mo. there is only
one doctor in the institution, Doctor
Morgan, kindly elderly gentleman
with white hair"
Morgan reflected, In CONSERVATION
that the girls companion at breakfast
had doubtless informed her that he
was manager Of an automobile com
pany. and now this person was CON
firming her suspicious. At this mo
ment a bellboy came to inform him
he was wanted to prescribe for new
patient. ii" :,
BY the time he was at liberty, It
was the dinner hour. When Miss
Grayson came into the dinIng-roon.
she gave him an odd look, and rath-
er distant bow. Again she finished
her meal before he had left the room.
As he came out he gladly welcomed
his uncle who had returned.
We'll, Fred, how did you make it?''
Fine! Uncle, don't you want me to
remain a couple of weeks and help
you out?'s
Indeed do! I thought your love
for the profession would return. But
I must go in to dinner"
Come with me moment first"
His uncle followed his swiftly strid-
ing nephew to the veranda.
Uncle. do you know that white
haired woman. the one next to the
beautiful girl?"
Surely. She has been here all sum
NOR"
Then introduce me to her and ex-
plain that you left me in charge to-
day" ~
Together they approached the two
women.
Mrs. Benson" said the elder physi-
clan, '1et me present my nephew. DR..
Frederick Morgan. left him in
charge today a. was called out Of
the city" Is
She in turn presented Miss Grayson
and then announced her intention Of
dining. She was accompanied by the
older doctor, and Morgan slipped into
the vacated chair.
"The stethoscope is wonderful in
strument," he said gravely. In that
half moment I listened to your heart,
I learned that you jumped too readily
to conclusions"
II didn't need q stethoscope," she
smiled demurely, ito tell me that you
did the same. Think how you mis-
took me for a PATIENT"
Eve are certainly quits, " he laughed.
Then, as the notes OF q waltz hoated
out from the wide hall, he continued:
81 The stethoscope told me something
more-that you were fond of dancing.
And I am to be here two weeks and
help my uncle. Tomorrow, you may
bring your aunt to the ONCE. But.
come! Can you resist that music!"
DO you think" she asked sweetly,
as they went inside. that tomorrow
you will know all Of Aunt Amantha's
characteristics? =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04

he placed the stethoscope to her heart
and began to listen to ( the dutterinl
beats of that organ.
"Oh. wait! stop!" she cried In
laughing confusion. as she arose from
her chair Il am not I'LL
But" he expostulated. puzzled
pucker in his brows, didn't you come
to take the baths?''
mol" she protested. Il came with
my aunt, Miss Amantha Webb, who
has rheumatism" "a
His discontinue was soon relieved
by his boyish mirthful laugh which
rang out heartily and wholesomely.
Il beg your pardon!" he apologized
"You see expected no one but In
valids. and-well, am glad that you
are not one"
Your mistake was very natural
she acknowledged.
He was about to explain that he
was only a substitute doctor when the
door opened and a patient entered
Miss Grayson ut once left the once,
Bring your aunt down at any time
this morning" he said. holding the
door for her to pass out.
For an hour and a half, he me.
chemically listened to hearts and filled
out slips, while his own heart beat
quickly at each opening of the door
in expectation Of seeing again his
first caller.
At II o'clock he closed the ONCE
and hurried to the grounds, confident
that she would be out OF doors. He
finally found her sitting on the wood.
ed bank OF little brook.
my aunt Is asleep" she said look.
ing up with charming smile. "She
will come in the morning to see YOU $
He seated himself beside her, and
from disclosure of her aunt's rheu-
matte tendencies. they drifted into
matters Of the day. and presently she
discovered with establishment that 1t
was the luncheon hour.
He walked up to the sanitarium
with her and left her at the elevator.
Having determined to offer his pro
fessional services to his uncle for q
fortnight, he did not inform her that
he was not the regular physician.
When he went into the dining-room.
he saw Miss Grayson sitting at one
Of the tables chatting with man
whose face seemed familiar to him.
As he passed, he heard her explaining
to her companion that he was the doc
tor. During the meal his memory sue
ceeded in identifying the man az one
with whom he had placed a large or
der for goods q couple Of weeks BE-
fore. ai
After dinner, he was unfortunate in
not being able to get a glimpse of her,
and he returned to the doctors ONCE
from where he was summoned to the
bedsides Of patients who were con-
fined to their rooms with slight all
ments. After this he strolled again
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
Nobleman and Bride Stop At Police
Station on Way to Marriage Ill
y M Supper.

Chicago.-John Drashkovitch Orlo6.
who says he is Russian count. pass
ed an anxious hour while friends were
hurrying to the home Of a municipal
court Judge to obtain his release after
he had been arrested on charge OF
larceny. With him was his bride of q
few hours. The charge against Orion
was made by w. B. Wenham, repre-
senting the Chicago Safe and Mer-
chandise company. 3032 West Lake
street, and he accused the count Of
having failed to pay for typewriter
which he is said to have purchased
December 10 last. NJ. II. 5S5i
Detectives with Wenham served the
papers on Orloff few moments be-
fore he and his bride. with a party Of
friends, were about to leave tAe homo
Of the bride. 1927 West Adams street.
for the Chicago BeAch hotel. where
they were to have a wedding supper.
The marriage was performed at 3
p. m. in st. Paul's Reformed Episco-
pal church, South Winchester avenue
and West Adams street The marriage
ceremony was read BY Bishop Samuel
Fallows.
The arrest OF Orloff resulted In the
postponement Of the counts honey
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
HALL OF FAME IN FRISCO

The temple is being erected by the
Native Sons organization. In the
main hall are twenty oval frames. gar
landed with laurel wreaths. In each
will be placed the art glass efagy of
one who has helped make history in
California.
Three daughters Of the state. Ger
trude Atherton. sybil Sanderson and
Mary Anderson, have been selected
for the honor. The public is invited
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
Japaneae Usina More Milk.

The habit of using milk has greatly
increased among the Japanese In re-
cent years, yet the average amount Of
milk consumed by each Japanese is
still far below that of the European
or American. The total amount of
milk produced in Tokyo Prefecture
during the year 1911 was 1886 koku
and the total amount of daily con-
sumption was over 127 koku, which
means that each person consumed on
an average only Oh go day, which
vim hardly bear comparison with the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
JUDGE LOSES HIS CLOTHES
S: Lawyers and Kansas Jurist Pre-
tend to Be Boys by the River
With Sad Results.

Kansas City, Mo.-Seven lawyers
from this city went to a fishing re-
sort near here and thought, they would
spend the week end In the old-fash-
toned way. Their boy nature got the
best of them. and they all went swim
ming -bathing suits barred. When
they we're ready to return to camp q
suit of clothes belonging to Judge
John c Pollock OF the Kansas federal
court was missing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
TURKEYS TO FIGHT WORMS

and the army worms had just started
in. drove my turkeys in my field
and they ate the army worms up in
two days, and If it had not been for
my turkeys would have lost 500
bushels Of corn by those worms.
$50 please send me check for said
amount, for that is the only way to
destroy the army worms"
Congress recently appropriated $25..
900 to eliminate the worm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
Cow Breaks All Records.

F1nderne, N. J.-valdessa Scott H.,
COW owned by Bernard Meyer of
this place, has just broken the worlds
record. In seventeen days she pro-
duced $3.50 pounds Of milk, $3.50
pounds of butter fat and 41.s7 pounds
of butter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
Only Way to Get Rid Of the "Pests,'
Says 4 Georgia Farmer-consrsss
Gives $25, 900 for Work.

washinston.-M. M. Kicklighter. a
farmer at Groveland, Ca. has sent
this tip to congress of q way to rid
the south Of the army worm:
II saw your advertisement in the
Atlanta paper for aid to check the
army worm. l had ten acres Of corn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
CASTRO NAY DESCEND UPON VENEZUELA

Information received in this country
by adherents OF Cipriano Castro, de-
posed president Of Venezuela, not only
Indicate that he is in the Canary is-
lands, but that he is completing ar
rangements for another descent upon
Venezuela. That this project may
prove successful this time. because OF
the open hostility to President Gomez
now dangerously approaching revoiu-
ton, is considered to be almost GER
tain by Venezuelans who have made
New York city their headquarters for
several months. .5
It was not generally known that
Castro had left Germany, where, FIVE
weeks ago, he submitted to an opera
ton. He spent several days III Berlin
while recuperating and then disap-
peared. e .s H 81
zoe Despite the efforts of agents OF Pres.
ident Gomez to locate the irrepres-
sible agitator, his whereabouts were
not discovered until a few days ago,
when his supporters In New York. all
of whom have been exiled by Presiden
r
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
The Worlds Wheat Crop.

Statistics from abroad recently COM
piled give tho comparative production
Of the worlds wheat crop as follows:
United States, 200; Russia. 1914;
France. So; British India. II; Italy.
81: Hungary. "a; etc. As to the
yield per. acre Of territory, the order
is quite different, this being: Great
Britain. 81; Germany, 10; France, IA;
Austria. 1872; Canada. 1874. etc. The
United States couples the ninth place.
with figure Of 9.2.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-09-04
Native Sons and Daughters Of Call
fornia viii Be Represented In
Art Glass.

San Francisco.-San Francisco, like
New York, is to have Hall Of Fame.
Therein the twenty native sons and
daughters of California. who have
done most to reflect glory on their
state, are to be glorified in art glass
and sculpture.