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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
suF f + ARE JAILED {: .
Women Who Threw Ak and Fired
Dublin Theater During Asquith's
Visit Get Five Years Each. I,

Dublin, Ireland, Aug. 9.-Mary
Leigh. the suffragette, who was tried
on the charge OF wounding John E.
Redmond, leader Of the Irish parlia-
mentary party, with a Ratchet she
had thrown at Premier Asquith's car
rage on July 10, was sentenced to
five years imprisonment Wednesday.
Gladys Evans, whose sentence was
reserved on Tuesday, after she had
been found guilty of setting fire, on
July IS, to the Theater Royal here, in
which Mr.. Asquith was scheduled to
speak the following day on home
rule, also was sentenced Wednesday
to a term of five years.
& Lizzie Baker, charged with being
an accomplice of Gladys Evans. plead
ed guilty and was sentenced to seven
months imprisonment. The court
room was crowded.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14

It's never too late to commit sui
eide. MIR. Janos Meryessi jumped off
the suspension bridge at Budapest be-
cause at the age of eighty-four he
thought he should soon me unable to
support his father, who was one hun
dred and ten years old. Mr.. Nerves
ST vas pulled from the Danube, more
dangerous to him than flowing Hun
yadi Janos, and a public subscription
was organized for the three. But in
1892 Russian, one Mr. Bulan, killed
himself at the age of one hundred
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Early Submarine.

The submarine was known in Eng
land as far back as the early years of
the seventeenth Gentry, when sub
marine WIS navigated from West
minister to Greenwich by Cornelius
Drebel, of Alkmaar, in Holland.
Drebel, who enjoyed the patronage of
James l., was given an apartment in
Ethan palace The king expressed
his intention of accompanying Drebel
in one of his submarine voyages, but
was dissuaded by his courtiers, who
alleged that Drebel was in league
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Mississipni Convict Farms,

Mississippi's prison farms have not
only proved the most humane and
beneficial way of handling prisoners,
but they have proved most profitable.
Every year from four thousand to
five thousand bales of cotton, more
corn than enough to supply the de-
mand of the farm, bushels upon top
of bushels of sweet potatoes, molas-
ses as good as can be found anywhere
on earth, peas, vegetables of all vari-
eties, fruits, melons, in fact, every
thing good to eat, are raised on the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Barley Soup.

Three ounces barley, TX ounces
stale bread, n ounces butter, one
quarter ounce chopped parsley, one
quarter ounce salt Wash and steep
the barley for twelve hours in one
half pint of water, to which a piece OF
carbonic soda, the size of a pea, has
been added; pour OIL the water not abb.
sorbed, add the bread crumbs, three
quarts Of boiling water and the salt;
boil slowly in a well.tinned covered
pan for four or I'VE hours, add the
parsley, butter, white pepper about
half an hour before the soup is ready
to serve. FL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
English Child an Author.

Mr.. Hugh Allan of the London pub
fishing firm of George Allen & Co..
has remarkable little daughter, for
whom her fathers firm ie "tor+ ="
publish an extraordinary book. It IL
called "a Child's Visions" and is a
series of pen and ink drawings.
Daphne Allen is tall, fair schoolgirl,
just thirteen. She began drawing
when she was only three. and as a
child her artistic expression took
quaint forms at times. For example,
she drew picture of the Crucifxion
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
ARCHIBALD CASE DEL {: : ]
Immediate Trial Desired by House 10
Refused by Senate After an "
Executive Session.

Washington, Aug. 6.-The trial OF
Judge Robert w. Archibald Of the Uni
ted States commerce court on i'm
parchment proceedings brought by
the house Of representatives was set
j by the senate Saturday to open Tues
day. December 8. the second day Of
the next regular session of congress
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14

state farm, and after paying a profit
into the state treasury of from quar-
ter to half a million dollars. the tables
of the convicts are provided with a
better fare than many of the free cit
liens of the state can boast. Missis-
sippi has tried several different ways
of dealing with her convicts, but she
finds that placing them upon farms
is the best method of them all, both
for the good of the state and the vel
fare of the unfortunates who have
forfeited their right to be at large
Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
4 PROGRESSIVE TICKET.
For President:
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
For Vice-President:
HIRAM w. JOHNSON.

Chicago, Aug. S.-Theodore Roose
welt and Hiram w johnson were
unanimously selected as the standard
bearers OF the new Progressive party
amid scenes OF the widest enthusiasm
ever. Witnessed in political conven'
ton. -. . K
S$s& Both candidates appeared before
the convention and accepted the nom.
nations in brief speeches that were
received with deafening applause.
In keeping with its record as the
singing convention, the first national
gathering Of the Progressive party
wound up with the singing of the
idoxology. :-
Prendergast Names Roosevelt.
Colonel Rooseveltst name as the
first candidate for president of the
Progressive party was presented to
the convention by William A. Prender-
CAST OF New York. Isl
As Mr.. {Prendergast concluded his
dominating speech with the words.
~ present you Americas greatest
statesman and lion-hearted citizen,
Theodore Roosevelt" the convention
audience and delegates ~ again
transported themselves into frenzy
Of delight: The demonstration that
followed was in all respects similar
to that which had followed the ap-
pearance of the colonel in the same
hall twenty-four hours before, only
yesterdays demonstration was even
more wildly enthusiastic, more fren-
zied, more noisy than the former one.
s9}q seconding Speeches Made.
The uproar continued for 45 min
utes. When order finally was re-
stored by Chairman Beveridge, Judge
Ben B. Lindsey began the first Of the
.seconding speeches.
I His speech. too, evoked a. demon.
stration, as did the others all the way
down the line.
Jane Adams of Hull house followed
him and she was given an ovation
such as never before has been given
to woman.
Other seconding speeches were
made by A. T.. Hamilton, Georgia;
Horatio King, New York; Col. T. P.
Lloyd of Florida, Confederate vet
eran, who had lost an arm in the
Civil war; John M. Mcdowell and
lucius F. c. Garvin. @a&
johnson Is Chosen.
After the nomination by acclama-
ton the vice-presidency was taken
up and Governor johnson of Califor-
MIA was unanimously chosen. ss
John M. Parker of Louisiana pre-
scented the name of Governor Johnson
in a speech that was wildly cheered.
Seconding speeches were made by
number of delegates.
The platform presented by the reso.
lutions committee was unanimously
adopted.
The temporary organization Of the
convention was made permanent when
the convention met at noon yesterday
and Chairman Beveridge was given an
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14

Tramp Saves Girl From Drowning.
Minot, S. D., Aug. "a tramp saved
Miss Jessie Mckenzie of this place
from drowning in the Mouse river
"Wednesday. Two hours later he was
arrested for vagrancy and ordered out
of town. r-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
UPHoLDs MONROE d DOCTRINE
Senate Adopts Resolution Warning
Powers From the Western Hem
2 Isptere by = Vote Of 81 to 4.

- H .
Washington, Aug. 5.-After three
blur debate behind closed doors, the
senate Friday by a vote of 81 to a
adopted the Lodge resolution defining
the attitude Of the United States in
disapproval Of the acquisition by for.
eign interests Of any territory on the
western hemisphere which might be
used as military or naval bases or
menace the approaches" Of this
country. IN I:
Y The resolution declared the United
States could not see, without grave
concern" the title to any advantage
GUS position on the American con.
tinent pass into the control Of a for
eign corporation that might be dom.
mated by foreign government.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14

noise. but it could wave more hand.
kerchiefs and it did. WA.
When the demonstration had lasted
Is minutes the crowd began singing
"John Brown" For a little while the
rolling clamor Of the song nearly
drowned out the cheering. But not
quite. The crowd had to give way to
stored-up enthusiasm that was too
great for music and in spite Of the
rhythmical swing Of the music there
was staccato Of handclapping and q
booming accompaniment Of cheers.
Over it all some one started the old
rebel yell and It shrilled above sing
ing. shouting and blaring brass.
In momentary lull the mooing Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14

with a steamboat in the back
ground; and illustrations of her visit
to Heaven, in a dream, gave, an in
PRODUCTION of Father Christmas, with
his pack of presents, as the ultimate
incident. The subjects chosen for
the book are all religious.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14

parties for their attitude, and ex-
planned what would be the stand Of
the new party on that subject.
The Beveridge speech was the feat.
ure Of the first days session. The In
diana man was assisted at the birth
OF the new party by Senator Dixon Of
Montana, chairman OF the provisional
national committee OF the national
Progressive party. .s5. ,ss 4. Y
The convention was called to order
at 12:45 p. M
Dixon Gets First Applause. &.
Senator Dixon. in x his opening
speech. got the first ripple OF applause
when he declared more representative
delegates were seated in this than in
any convention ever held. He referred
to the dual sets OF delegates sent Civ
ing one-half a5vote to each. He was
interrupted In his speech when some
one in the gallery shouted: "Hurrah
for Teddy"
The delegates stood up and yelled.
The applause was Of short duration
and the call for the convention was
read. III
esveridoe 10 Introduced.
Ex-senator Beverage was intro
duced as temporary chairman at 1880
amid applause. 4f
He was escorted to the platform BY
Governor Johnson OF California Gov.
ernor Carey OF Wyoming. GovernSr
, Vessey Of South Dakota and Frank
II Funk Of Illinois. third ticket candi-
date for governor Of Illinois.
The Progressive party stands for
a nobler America" was his first SEN
tence and he got a cheer from the au.
dience. 1t was renewed when he said:
1--WE stand for mutual helpfulness
instead OF mutual hatred. -"
When he declared the Progressive
party was going to set the south men
free from sectionalism the delegates
stood up and yelled. tf
"The Progressive party motto is to
pass prosperity around" declared Mr..
Beveridge,a and he again set his audit
ors on edge. This thrust at the old sys-
tenn went home to the assemblage:
AT the present moment notorious
bosses are in the saddle Of both old
parties in various important states
which must be carried to elect presi-
dent. This black horse cavalry Is the
most important force in the practical
work of the Democratic and Repub.
lican parties in the present campaign"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Bears the
Signature Of {
Her Enuaae,ments.

Miss Vivian is vary much OF a hirt
and she has been engaged to "a dozen
young men during the few seasons she
has been on the eligible list. A few
days ago she said to her father: s3si
PA, you may congratulate me on IN
having acquired pew object OF my
affection" & $4;
Il am glad to hear It," he replied.
II hope you are as happy with him AZ I
you will be with the next one.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14

White of Chicago. She were a long
yellow Votes for Women" streamer
pinned across the bosom Of her white
dress. She smiled and seemed happy,
and as she was carried past the speak
ers' stand she looked into the face Of
the former president and screamed,
TEDDY! Teddy!
The Eighteenth Pennsylvania dis
trict carried a big ring wrapped in a
flag and there was a real Rough Rider
hat suspended in it.
AS the cheering eased up the col
onel drew one of the red bandannas
from his own pocket and waved it.
The crowd could make no more
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
PROGRESSIVE PLATFORM In BRIEF.

7 Woman's suffrage.
Presidential primaries. IS
Election Of senators by popular vote
B Stringent corrupt practtcesaet
Publicity of campaign contributions sSE
4 To simplify recall Of incompetent judges
~ Recall Of judicial decisions. It'll ss{ g% 4*5E.Ss
minimum wage commission by nation
and state. a5H-.. 531ss$2#@
Sound elastic currency reform Sa E$s 5sS II
Recognition right OF the people Of state
initiative the referendum the recall
for Industrial
accidents deaths and for occs,ational diseases.
Enactment Of legislation requiring all employers to file
data the pbc element In industry
demands @+g ,T$s& $4s2G: sS3 5
~ Declaration Of a living wage. .$at&%SsS
food laws.
Strengthening against monopoly and anti
social practices .t$
Creation Of national indus commission, pow
er to regulate the Industrial
corporations sfs ~
Establishment Of parcels poston principle i4
Strengthening interstate cammerce law especially
regards railroads. sSr& fS48sT5 .$e
Declaration for protective tariff for wAoe people
Creation permanent Of nonparsan tariff
experts t9#E
Revisions Of tariff schedule by schedule.
Downward revision Of the tariff. # Y$
Investigation Of high cost of living.
Legislation business relationship between farmer
+ and consumer &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
ovation when he briefly expressed his
appreciation Of the honor.

ovation when he briefly expressed his
appreciation Of the honor.
Demonstration for Colonel.
Before ia vast audience Of riotous,
enthusiastic followers Colonel Roose-
welt Tuesday presented his new po-
litical creed. It was an epoch-mak-
ing speech. marking q new era in the
political; and perhaps the economical,
history of the country. 5szs
The scenes attending the arrival
and reception Of Colonel Roosevelt at
the Coliseum were Of remarkable in
terest. Seemingly everyone knew that
the occasion was historical. n
It was personal greeting such as
assemblies. For one hour the demon
stration continued. IA
It began with long, western yell.
and dropped into steady eastern
roar. which continued, interspersed
with songs, parades, state cheers and
PAROLES on hymns for the better part
Of the hour. ID.
A more colorful scene has been
rarely Witnessed. The great hall was
sea OF waving bandanna landker-5
chiefs. Roosevelt, himself, had one
almost as big as a tablecloth, which
he shook in recognition Of the cheers.
The building was crowded. y. .s7
10 Real Pleased. i
Far from showing displeasure, or
trying to stop the noise, the colonel
was as delighted as football hero in
college game. He waved to every
corner of the hall, and his teeth
the ovation. q IL:
The cheering started at ~: Sc and at
1 o'clock 1t was still too loud to allow
the business to proceed. INSTEAD, q
march OF the states began.
Ohio, New York. Missouri and Penn
sylvania, in the order named, started
a march to the platform with their
state banners and markers. Other
states fell into line and it seemed
something must give way the way
they crowded and surged about the
very front OF the speakers stand. Ari-
zona, Montana, Iowa and Georgia were
In the front and Delaware, Virginia
and Colorado were crowdlng them.
The band at the back OF the hall
stroye to play. Perhaps 1t did. The
snare drummer had revolver and he
could be seen shooting from time to
time. But the other efforts Of the
band that came in with the Roosevelt
parade were lost. They worked and
worked, butt did not do any good. 1t
was all lost In volume OF shouts.
While the demonstration was at its
height q woman. borne on the Shout
ders OF two stalwart delegates, was
taken past the press stand and in
front OF the speakers stand.
The woman was Mrs. Ferdinand
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Mothers Surprise q.

Take half square Loaf Of { bakers
bread, cut into thin slices, crust and
all, and butter them peel, core and
cut up sufficient quantity OF good
baking apples to be in proportion.
Take a. pie dish. line it with bread
and butter; put a layer Of the apples
at the bottom, then Of sugar. then Of
bread. and SO on until the dish is
filed, Bake until the apples are. per-
fectly soft; turn out in dish and
serve. It should keep its shape and
taste almost like sweetmeat, all the
ingredients being thoroughly blended
in baking.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14

and six. He left letter bewailing
the stupidity of modern days. The
young Roman gentleman Of classic
times who killed himself because he
was tired of doing the same thing did
not wait till he was over one hundred
to confirm his suspicious, says Bos.
ton Herald writer. - z,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Cherry compote.

Wash one pound of cherries and
take of the stalks. Put one-half pound
Of sugar into saucepan with six
drops of vanilla essence and one-half
pint Of water. Boil for ten minutes,
then add the fruit and simmer until
the fruit is cooked, but not broken.
When cold turn into glass dish.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Brain Cakes.

Wash the brains thoroughly. FIRST IN
cold and afterward in hot water; re-
move the skin fibers and then boil the
brains with a little salt for two or:
three minutes. Take them up and beat
them in basin with some very finely
chopped parsley. sifted sage, salt.
mace, cayenne pepper. well beaten
yolk Of an egg and q gill Of cream.
Drop them in small cakes into frying
pan; fry them in butter a light brown
color. A little flour and grated lemon
peel are sometimes added. III
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14

with old Nick. Drebel's boat was so
constructed that, according to con-
temporary writer, "a person could see
under water the surface of the wa
ter, and without candlelight, as much
as he needed to read in the Bible or
any other book" 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Cream, Of veae stable Soup.

Z Wash, peel and cut up two carrots,
two potatoes and two white turnips
into one-half inch dice with one-fourth
head of cabbage and some celery
leaves. Boiy n pint and a half Of
water until soft, then mash through
a strainer with the liquor. Make q
white sauce by Dreaming together
tablespoonful each of butter and flour
and adding a cup of milk and season
ing to taste. Add the strained vege-
table liquor gradually to this, let 1t
boil and serve. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
To Stop Bleeding.

In case of accident where the wound
bleeds too freely pour on tincture Of
iron. This clots the blood and stops
bleeding almost instantly. This IL
fine to use on animals as well as
people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
A Late Fad,

Patch pockets are a feature of the
tailor-made skirts; and instead of pla-.
cling the solitary specimen allowed to,
each skirt high on the Left side 1t IL
rather novel to see it just beneath the
fill of the skirt, I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Cherry VINEGAR.

Pour one and one-half pints OF vine
gar over two quarts OF red cherries. let
stand three days, then strain. Meas
ure and to each pint Of liquid add one
pint OF sugar, boil twenty minutes and
bottle. Dilute with iced water when
serving.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Ten Hurt IN Train colIi.ion

Baltimore, Nd, Aug. 5.--Six passen-
gers and four traiRmen were injured
in collision Friday between a west
found Blue Mountain express and an
east.bonnd freight on the Western
Maryland railroad at Chewsville. Nd.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
petrolt Reaches Queenstown

Queenstown, Aug. 9.-The motor
boat Detroit, commanded by Capt.
Thomas Fleming Day Of New York,
which started at noon on July IA from
New York on her voyage to st. Peters
burg, arrived here Wednesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Mrs. John v. Farwell l.pead.

Mrs.. John v. FarweIl Is Dead.
Chicago, Aug. 8.-Mrs. Ellen Shell
don Drummond Farwell, wife OF John
". Farwell, president of the John v.
Farwell Co., died at her home In Lake
Forest Of heart disease on Tues
day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Massacre FIFTY Christians.

ID Athens, Greece, Aug. 9.-Fifty
Christians were massacred \ Wednes.
day at ,Kochana and over 200 others
wounded by Turkish soldiers, according
to message from Salonika. The mas
sacre followed a bomb explosion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14

100000 for Destitute Americans.
Washington, Aug. 5-The senate
Friday agreed to appropriate 100000
for the transportation of American
refugees from Mexico, now in Ell Paso,
to such places as the secretary Of war
may determine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
,w.re rhl. s2o counterfeIt.

Washington, Aug. S.-A new coun-
terfeit Of the $50 gold certificate of
the 1906 series has been discovered
by the secret service and banks
throughout the country have been
warned against it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
Australian Airman kiiIed.

Dyfeet. England. Aug. 6.-An Aus
raJisn aviator, Charles Lindsay Camp
FELL. was killed here Sunday by a fall
with his aeroplane while trying to
ny from Brooklands to the Byfleet
nerOdrOme @5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-14
FAMILY RuNT
FAMILY KUNT "a 533V3f55I8tl
Kansas Man Says Coffee Made Him
That. 5fs

Coffee has been used in our family
OF eleven-father, mother, five sons
and four daughters--for thirty years.
! am the eldest Of the boys and have
always been considered the runt Of the
family and coffee topper.
6 II continued to drink it for years un-
til grew to be man, and then I
found had stomach trouble, nervous
headaches, poor circulation, was un-
able to do a full days work, took medi-
cine for this, that and the other thing.
without the least benefit. In fact I
only weighed 116 when was %.
Then !. changed from coffee to Pos
tum, being the first one in our family
to do so. noticed, as did the rest OF
the family, that l was surely gaining
strength and flesh. Shortly after !
was visiting my cousin who said, You
look so much better-you're getting
fat
Eat breakfast his wife passed me
a cup OF coffee, as she knew I was all
ways such q coffee drinker. but I said.
No, thank YOU
What said my cousin, you quit
coffee? What do you drink
Postum said, or water, and I
am WELL They did not know what
Postum was, but my cousin had stom-
ach trouble and could not sleep at
night from drinking coffee three times
a day. He was glad to learn about
Postum, but said he never knew cof-
fee would hurt anyone" (Tea is Just
as injurious as coffee because it con-
tains caffeine, the same drug found 3
in coffee.)
after understanding my condition
and how got well he knew what to
do for himself. He discovered that
coffee was the cause Of his trouble as
he never used tobacco or anything else
of the kind. You should see the change
in him now. We both believe that II
persons who suffer from coffee drink
ing would stop and use Postum they
could build back to health and happi-
ness" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich. .s
There's reason" Read the little
book, "The Road to Wellville,", in pkgs.
Ever read the. above letter. A new,
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
Interest. 55ssA
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears feom time to time. They
are genuine, true, aad full of hunan
Interest
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