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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
AUTO COWBOYS STIR TOWN
Spssders Arrested After Using Guns
and Lariats In Streets Of
Marshall, mo.

Marshall, Mo.-Four former cow
boys, tourists from Oklahoma. passed
through Marshall in a touring car at
the rate of sixty miles an hour. They
were captured at Arrow Rock.
eighteen miles east. brought back
and left $50 in the city treasury.
All but their driver amused them
selves roping dogs and chickens on
their way through the city and In the
country they made farmers sit up and
take notice. with their guns and lari.
ats.
The thrashing of wheat was sus-
pended until the cowboys were out Of
sight, but no effort was made to in
vestigate further.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
WEARS STOCKINGS OF GOLD

at the Mt. Washington hotel. 10 the
first to bring the alchemistic 1nnova-
ton to Breton Woods, but the excite
,meut and admiration which her gol-
den stockings caused among the
young and old point to rapid spread
OF the new hosiery habit.
Thus far Miss Gordon has worn two
pairs OF the wonderful creations. The
first appearance was at one Of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
TOWN TO SELL P0oHf,oUsE
a, cant 70 Enter II II Over d
. Year. y, \

Worcester. Mass.-Poverty has be-
come 20 completely thing Of the
past In the town Of Brewster, Mass.
that the authorities have directed tbs
town clerk to sell the poor farm and
poor house to the highest bidder.
There has not been an applicant for
q place in the institution in more than
a year. 1t is said. The town has about
700 Inhabitants.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Births In the Air.

The International Congress on Ae.
rial Legislation. sitting at Geneva,
Switzerland, is evoking a very de-
tailed code Of laws. One of its sug-
gested paragraphs reads: In the
event OF birth occurring in an air
craft the pilot is to enter the event
In his log book and must notify the
fact to the authorities at the first
place at which he descends."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Mothers LlnquaI Attainment.

The mother of little boy in Kan
sas City, Kan. recites negro dialect
stories charmingly. Her small son Is
quite proud OF her accomplishment
and frequently boasts of it. One day
recently. when some OF his playmates
were Wanting the achievements Of
their several mothers, the little boy
braggingly remarked:
MY mother is smarter than any Of
yours: she can talk two languages"
what are they?" demanded his
companions.
White and colored."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
CUPID WON'T ACCEPT NAME.
swain with Too Many syiiabiss
Wants Large Amount Prunsd

st. Louis. Mo.-Louis Kuhlenengel.
ken flled . petition in the circuit
court asking permission to change his
name. He asserts that his hancee re-
fuses to be inflicted with an unpro-
nounceable name.
Another reason 10 that he wants to
register and vote at the coming cleo
ton. and thinks it would be easier to
do this II his name was shorter.
An Z brief and pronounceable name
he suggests the last three syllables
OF his present one. and in future he
would be known as Louis Engelken."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Sheep In the Orchard.

If fruit trees are a good size and
there is some wasteful fruit on the
ground OF, plenty of grass and weeds
here and there, to turn few sheep
in is more likely to do the ground
good than harm. There must, how
ever, be sufficient food somewhere
to keep the sheep from getting
hungry enough to get after the bark
or twigs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Filling the Orchard.

Z The vacant places in. an orchard
caused by poor stock, injury In cult
walton or borers, 1t may be well to fill
in with younger trees up to the ages
OF about eight years. After that time
the older trees Will occupy the ground
so fully with their root systems that
young trees set make very little
growth and seldom amount to much.
when they arrive at a bearing age.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

weekly dances. when her descent OF
the main stairway was marked by .
pedal glow that dazzled all the other
guests. The second pair-which ap-
peared at the following dance-were
not only Of golden texture. but were
heavily brocaded with figures OF a
bird Of paradise. 1t Is said that gold
stockings are considered bargain 1t
500 pair. You can wear one pair
two times-if you are lucky.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
MOTHER Il o.
LARGE FAMILY
Tells How She Keeps Her
Health 81 Happiness For
Those Who Take
Her Advice.
Scottville, Mich. -" want to tell yo1
how much good Lydia E. Pinkham' Veg

etdOlSSOIAAkOulO a41U
Sanative' Wash have
done me. I live on .,
farm and haveworked
very h ard. i am
forty-fve years old,
and am the mother
Of thirteen children.
Many people think
it strange that I am
not broken down
with hard work and
the care of nv fam.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
PLANT IN CEMENT SIDEWALK
Good. Clearly Way Of Arranging Pot
or ke9 Out Of Sight 10 Shown In
the illustration.

The pot holding plant or vine at
the entrance Of residence In crowd
ed citySis usually in the way. and
when the plant is watered the walks
become wet, says the Popular Me-
chanics. The illustration shows & good.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Society Girl startles Summer Colony
at Breton Woods-Ars
Valued ut 500.

Breton Woods, N. H.-Stockingss OF
pure gold-the fashion vaguely an,
nounced from San Francisco-is ..
glittering fact in puritanical New Eng
land.
Miss Aline Gordon Of New York.
one Of the fashionable young people
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Value o. Mulch for Frul+.

With coarse mulch close around
fruit plants and fine earth mulch be-
tween the rows large crops may
be carried safely through severe
droughts. Commence at once and
continue until products are NATURE
Household Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
stable Manure In Orchard.

The value Of stable manure or
other fertilizer in the orchard de-
ponds almost entirely upon the con-
ditions OF the soil and climate. Some
soils grow excellent fruit without
any fertilizer, while others must be
fed. Simply . case of science aud
good Judgment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
coNvlcTs RULED BY HONOR
Chains and shackles Abolished BY
New System In Georgia Feion

Cartersville, Ga-Instead Of chains.
shackles and armed guards, the "hon-
or system" is being used to control
the fifty convicts in the Barlow coun-
ty camp. and 1t is proving success. q
Six months ago Warden Land, in
charge OF the camp, in an address to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
For Tree Planting.

II you intend to plant q few choice
trees next spring dig large. holes for
them this fall, fill them with manure,
removing it next spring and filling in
up to the desired depth for the tree.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Burnlno Injected Bra,n,c: /,

When you have found blighted
twigs and branches on pear trees cut
out the infected parts promptly and
burn them. Re sure to cut well below
the diseased wood. Disinfect the prun-
ing implement by dipping it frequent
~ in strong solution Of carbolic
acid. k g "
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

The Paxton Toilet Co. of Boston.
Mass, will send a large trial box Of
Paxtine Antiseptic a delightful cleans
ing and germicidal toilet preparation,
to any woman, free, upon request.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Ideals.

What is your idea Of perfect hus-
band?"
"One with about million. who
would lose no time in making me .
merry widow"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
SAYS ARK EXcELLED TITANIC
Or. Ely, In Sermon 70 shIpbulldsrs,
Says Noah Was Wiser Than Mod
ern Marine Engineers.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Rev. DR.. James
b. Ely told a large audience at the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Many have smoked LEWIS Single Binder
cigar for tho past sixteen years. Always
found 1t reliable quality. EtsaaNsts
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Mrs. Winslows scouting syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces innamma.
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. Sc bottle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

CURES BURNS AND CUTS.
Coles carbolisalve stops the pain instantly.
Cure quick. No scar. All druggists, Is and 60c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
lta Rank

DO you think telephone operation
can be classed as profession n
well, it certainly is calling"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
GOOD SUPPORTER FOR PLANTS
Florida Man contrlves Standard With
Wire Arms That Guides Growth
Of Young Trees.

For the supportsof plants and young
trees during the period when they are
getting start in life Florida man
has designed the continuance repro
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Fruit Varieties.


The farmer who raises fruit for his
own family should have much larger
variety than the commercial orchard
list. because the latter must produce
enough of each kind to ship to advan-
tAge. AZ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Lots of people are more anxious to
pay their social obligations than their
debts srEr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Following summer habit of butter.
the butter inquiry il to spread,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Plant In Sidewalk.

clearly way of arranging pot or key
in the walk, so that it Is out OF sight,
and the seeping water will be taken up
by. the earth. A5cover may be made
for the pot as shown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

A woman can't feed man SO much
taffy that 1t will spoil his appetite for
It.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

It's easier to catch husband than
to uncatch him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Your discretion might look like
in another.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Wakely-Whirly must be making an
awful lot Of money.
Wisely-1 should say he Is.
actually believe he is making more
than his wife can spend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Job Not Satisfactory.

I'm a self-made man." said the
proud individual.
We'll, you are all right except as to
your head" commented the listener.
"How's that!"
"The part you talk with is too big
for the part you think with"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Woman Arrested for Assault,
New Bedford, Mass.--Charged with
assaulti1g an off1cer, the wife OF a
striking cotton millworker, carrying a
nine months old baby, was arrested.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02
JAIL TERMS
imposed on Prominent Martinsbur1
Men Convicted Of Boot
Logging.

Special bisr1toh t. The InteIIgencer.
MARTINSBURG. W. Va. Feb. l.
Following the denial in the Circuit
Court TO day Of motion for a new
trial In the cases OF George 7. II. Ba.
ker John II. Creque and Charles a.
Westenhaver. convicted at the pres
'ent term Of court OF the Illegal sale OF
whiskey and beer. Judge r. Boyd
Faulkner imposed sentence of four
months in Jail and fine OF 500 in
each case
The court room was thronged with
men and women prominent in the pro.
hibition movement hero. a well as
friends OF the accused men. Attor.
neys for the defense stated that the
cases viii be- carried 10 the State Su
preme Court upon writ Of error in
an effort 10 secure new trials for the
accused men. and pending the action
OF the higher court tho men were re
leased under bond OF $500 each.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02
WHEELING AND YOUNGSTOWN
SUFFERING THE MOST.
Phillips States the Players arc I'm
wise-loeaI Club May Not
Have Many Men.
(BY MUTT

With few exceptions the Central
league clubs this season are meeting
with much difficulty In securing con.
tracts from their reserve players.
Wheeling and Youngstown are suyer.
ing more than any OF the other clubs.
and. while the local magnates refuse
10 discuss the situation. Manager Rill
Phillips OF the Steelmen says he is un.
easy over the outlook in that city
But three signed contracts have
been received by the local club and
Youngstown has received but four
from their reserve players. The $1,000
salary limit which Preside Carson
has avowed TO have obeyed means
that the salary of some Of the players
must be cut. Last year the new con
tracts carried increases To the more
valuable players. brt tiis season the
majority Of the contracts carried cuts
and the players of course are not very
we'll satisfied. Now the Ootlaw league
''''s in and is grabbing all The play.
they can get hold of and of course
making concessions TO Central
league stars. Several OF the stars oi
last years team now threaten "a
jump To tho outlaw league ana H..
magnates are worried over the out
look
II seems 10 the writer as If there
IS no chance OF thu smokes landing
Richardson or HUMPHREYS. while
Duke. Grey and Sandy Murray have
made no declaration Of their iuten
tions. The hold-out list on the Wheel
Ing team may be the largest i'm wears
Following is what Phillips. OF
Youngstown. former pilot Of the loca,
club. mas TO say about his hold-outs:
Il think the men on the reserve
list OF the Youngstown club are act
ing very uuwiselv. II not unjustiy.'
says Bill. IN r'fuslng 70 sign their
contracts. The minor league. unlike
the past. must be placed on basis
whereby both players and club own
eTs can live. 7 need not mention the
condition Cf the various minor
l-atues last season. VINO had des
perarr lime trying % weather the
storm.
Tn" iouH-sjov club has boon
very liberal 20 the m>r reserved and
fee that the salaries offered them
are a. high as 50" can possibly ofar
and keep within the salary agree
meni. No doubt th" players will see
the folly OF their claims before Ions
and will b" willing 90 got IN uut Of 'ho
Wet II not. We vii hav. 10 look eise
whore for players ana -" ursiguers
Will have 20 look elsoWhcr" or ON.
ploymcnt
Manager 1911 says h. ha. lines ont
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02
SaXinn the Town

Visitor-"Was the Christmas mail
heavy"
Rural Postmaster-"HaV got II
all out yet ! tell you. this town owes
its lives TO me. About the first of
December almost all the letters that
came in here were covered with fun.
ny-looking stamps. | got kind OF sus-
picious. and IL certainly puzzled me
till New York drummer put me
wise. telling me they was tuberculosis
stamps. or course I knew that stun
was darned bad. so just ups and
confscates the mail az fast as II
came In. I've got it all out in the
back room fumigating now. Pretty
narrow squeeze. but ! nipped the cpl
demic right in the bud. Judge.
An embarrassment OF Tablespoon
relations
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02
Affairs Of the Wheeling Baseball Club
Expected to BE Settled
During Viii
EAGUE EXECUTIVE WILL
ARRIVE IN WHEELING TODAY.
eat,y Sent in His Signed Contract
Tesserdv-Go:sip Of the Snow
ball League.
(6y Multi


Chaotic conditions that have CON-
ronted the baseball situation I'm this
city since the close OF last season are
expected TO be satisfactorily settled
by President r. Il. Carson during the
visit OF the executive OF the Central
league to-day. Dr. Carson will arrive
rom Erie during the morning and
II be the guest OF Claude II. varneli.
who is about the only baseball mag.
hate in this vicinity that ever enter.
tains visiting ball men. Conferences
will be held between DR.. Carson and
the local magnates this afternoon and
tomorrow morning, Carson will meet
delegation OF business men at the
board OF trade for the purpose Of dis
cussing the situation. These busi.
ness men are seriously considering
subscribing TO stock in the league.
and $4,000 or more may soon be
raised
With but n thousand dollars yet to
false. the success OF the GAINESVILLE
club Is assured and Erie has also
come into the fold. Wheeling is the
only city where the affairs of the club
are in muodle. The $1,000 guaran-
tee has not yet been posted by the
magnates while all other clubs have
made good. Before leaving the city.
however, Mr.. Carson will have a
certified check for this amount or the
franchise will be forfeited by the
local owners. This. of course. will
not occur. as too much 10 at stake to
loose franchise FOR a $4,000 note.
IL was announced yesterday that
MI. w. W. Irwin will attend the Fort
wayne schedule meeting. 40 this
would indicate that the local mag.
mates intend retaining the franchise.
On, horrors. IL also seems about
time that a manager is being signed
Tor the club and getting a line on
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02
Interest in Trimmed Skirts.

There seems TO be more interest
shown in trimmed skirts. especially
in the models brought out for sum
mer wear. says the Dry Goods EconO-
mist. Very smart lingerie dresses
are made with a succession OF scant
ruffles used 20 trim the narrow foun-
dalton skirt. In some cases they over
lap and give the appearance OF n
threepiece skirt. Embroidery bands
are used in this way. or row slightly
overlapping the other. the e>..es be-
Ing fatty stitched, usually three or
four rows OF this edging being used.
\ little fullness is given TO the skirt
10y a slight gathering at the waist.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02

OF r. r. Parker. for an Injunction
against the city or Fairmont. tn. town
having ordered him to either abandon
the use Of coal as "A fuel in the plant
OF the Parker Dye Works and use gas
or coke or close up. Tho plant is in
a r"sidcnc" section and 80 -pt
brought many complaints. The case
VIII bv taken by Parser to the su-
prvme court
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02
BUSINESS men WILL
confer With CARSON

some real ball players. While it Is
little early neither Richardson nor
HUMPHREYS have returned their con-
tracts. And they probably never will
In letter received here from Richard
son. he stated that he made more
money playing with a semi-profes-
sional team at Levenworth. Kansas,
two days n week last season than he
could have made playing ball here
the entire season. HUMPHREYS has
never signifed his intention OF re-
turning and II these two men don't
come new material In the twirling
department will have TO be sought.
These glass arm pitchers can't win
games.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02
LEON JOHNSON. coLoREo.
AHRAtGNED AT The JAIL

constable THOMAS Williams arrest.
- Leon Johnson. colored mot a
bIpther % J"ckl. on complaint Of his
VIE. Lucy Johnron. who alleged tina,
Leon while intoxicated. had threaten.
&c 10 smash things up. The cous:1.
vi" ZOO Johnson 10 10" county basfiie
WI"r" Jis'.c" Mueeec placed him IN
~ peace bond 'or On" year. aud
ii"d lim 81 and costs fcr ho.1c
drunk
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02
Reserves oefes, Bankers

~ rtw" tn'p+rn rho Hs1srrs and
fH. Receive. ans one siied from OBJ.
-'Ir' rrf BAD ftr Ea-srssa te.- .t.s
'' an rTUrs r"fTrarr sIa.1st-r Oh.
..u-' u"I.f fa.. ben even NOR. r-.
ersl .- f'- litrks-s ere r-.sIa ..
.'p OBJ. faI' pa.sse o. frei- nrr.-
'.'.- an' asrs r-at's f1 slr. fa
'H .. T.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02

The report that King wanted to
trade Tyler for Reulbach sounds rath.
or queer right after the announce
ment that all the clubs in the league
waived claim on Reulbach. Killing
could have had the big Cub twirler
for the waiver price OF $1,000 instead
OF giving one of his best youngsters
for him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02

will soon have to face the billiards.
and wintry blasts. and he wants to
prepare himself for II.
Cleveland is 10 have all kinds of
base ball next summer II the outlaw
league goes through with it's program
The Maps will have 10 conflict with
the Columbian or the United states
team. for both leagues are going 10
place clubs In that city.
Now that tho national commission
has ruled that a ball club does not
have 20 pay Il player for the time he
is out of the game on account OF in
juries. there will be very little stall
Ing on the part OF the athletes.
The man that invented the term OF
Charley horse" for the ball player
has been discovered in California.
His name j. being kept secret. for
fear the managers might make IL I'M.
pleasant for him.
The handwriting on the wall is very
plain fer Terry Turner. tho tow head
ed veteran OF The Maps Another
third baseman will be found 10 fiji
Turner's shoes. now that Somers j.
Gumshoe!nC around
Fred Clarke will have three candi
dates for first base position in Mau
rice Kelliher. Rebel Kecne and Ham
Hyatt. This is n larger crowd than
has ever tried 10 land that job az any
one time on the Pirates.
lIGchie Jennings smil from ear
20 ear the other day when he heard
that Boncs"'ter Reese pronounced Del
Gamers arvH as good as II ever was
Gamer called on the Youngstown doc
Tor and had his arm that was broken
las summer examined very thor.
ouch'y.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02

Listen to this one! The writer was
talking TO President Il. r. Perkins of
the club yesterday and he stated that
20 signed contracts have been return
ed. o. mercy. Now only three con-
tracts have been sent in to date these
being from Beatty, Irwin and Ham,
mond. or course the Annals club
does not hold a session for some
time but the indications are that the
club will be after Perks membership
card.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02

Jack Kendall. right fielder sign eo
by Springfield. was the speed mer
chant OF the Ohio State League las
season. He was the fastest runne,
In the league. and held records fol
beating out hunts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02
Bow ling,
wheeling League.
Girls Basket Bail Suits
Are Held "EOr a Ransom

ST cLAi7sVILLE HIGH DENOUNCED AS SHORT
SPORTS" BY WHEELING GIRLS, WHO REFUSE
NAMES TO INSURE RETURN UNiFORws-THE
TAKE PROMPT ACTION.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02
Hold-Out Colony In
Central In creaSin9

for couple of good men. but that It
viii require time to land them.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-02

Manager Chance. in his California
home. is showing great interest in the
weather reports from Chicago. He
will soon have to face the billiards.
and wintry blasts. and he wants to
prepare himself for II.