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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-06-10
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
OCCURS NEAR E. ! |l ]. ONEIDA. ]! I: | D
MRS. II. A: LEGG LOSES LIFE
WHEN TEAM CRASHES INTO
AUTOMOBILE. - :.
LITTLE CHILD MIRACULOUSLY ESCAPES
Mr.. Leas and oeeupants Of Buggy
{. Also Escape Without In n
Ss; ts iurles. 1iIs.&@-


O'Clock a. terrible accident occurred
4 Just east OF Oneida, when Mrs. H. Il
Legg was instantly killed by a runl
way team plunging INFO an automo
bile In which she was riding with hel
h husband and five year old daughter
Edith The team belonged to the II
rs. Cowles livery OF this city and was
being; driven by John Reidy, who was
accompanied by his wife, and Mrs
John Mertz and her daughter, Ila, AM
\ e. IT, Walker, all Of Manchester;
S%ss5 Mr. Legg and his family had Just
rda and started out east of town for a
ride and had only gone about a hall
mile when the accident occurred. The
runaway was caused by the breaking
j OF a single tree, which fell against
& the heels Of one Of the horses heels
and frigh htened the team so that they
became unmanageable and Started to
run. The team Immediately broke
themselves lose from The buggy
I They ran down the road in the direc.
tion or the automobile and sas S Mr..
$Legg saw the team approaching She
attempted to turn the car out Of their
path but before he had the machine
entirely out of the road. one OF the
horses had plunged into the rear seat
where Mrs. Legg and little dallgh-
ter were riding. Mrs. I.egg was in
stantly killed when the horse struck
her, but the daughter miraculously es
capped without an injury Mr.. Legs
and the occupants of the b,fggy also
escaped without sinjIrie s. The rear
part Of the automobile was complete
.ly demolished and both horses were
badly injured. s n e. g.zg T.
The terrible accident comes as a
severe shock to the bereaVed husband
and daughter and the many friends OF
the family extend to them their,
most sincere sympathy in this time
of bereavement.
The funeral services We're held on
Tuesday afternoon from the Mctho-
dist church at Oneida. Rev. Mr.. Alex,
lander OF Greeley, conducted the ser
vices. Interment was made in the
Greeley cemetery. s4 2. E2
u Nancy Young was born at Ellsworth,
Northampton, England, on May 81,
1882, and spent. her early life in Eng
lane. She came to Am erica about six
years ago and coming to- this county,
where she was united marriage with
Mr. H.. A. SLegg on August &, sos
They resided in Manchester for about
six months and then removed to Onei
.da, where Mr., Legg has since con,
Quoted Ia general merchandise store;
for Stearns & AIcC Cormick 4 She leaves
10 onrl her deaf IL her. hus band anG
daughter Of Oneida her moth her, sive;
sisters and two brot hers, al SoE Bis
worth, England. rs 4 Ff:2 y
VII Mrs: Iegg was a very companion
able young woman who had made a;
great many friends during her com.
.paratiyely short residence here. She.
was much beloved by her many
friends. and the memory off, he1
cheerful disposition will long lingei
with those whom she knew and who
now mourn her untimely death, with
the grief-stricken husband and daugh-.
ter. M si 5s3.f ss..l ss2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
4 MUSICAL BunnLE nUnsTED

Contrary tn the forecasts of pcssi :
mistic critics, New York has refused
10 rhnpsodize over STRAUSS "Hosen-
kavalier." Instead. it has found tho
opera SO stupid and the theme so in
slpid that the Evening Post predicts
that four performances will see the
burial of the much advertised novelty.
The 'Roscnkavaiicr' has 50 little
TO commend ii that Its success for a
season seemed assured It is neither
good music nor good art, but Strauss
1t his worst With q barren score and
unboundcd disGord. fsut Berlin has dc
nandcd ffty-scvcn performances In a
single season, and New York. of course.
was expected 10 receive the allce ed
comedy with laughs innumcrable
In doing nothing OF the sort, Now
York has shown it's good sense and, It
is 10 be hoped, has given proof OF It's
independent taste. Heretofore, America
has been virtually ordered 10 swallow
the music that inlpresarios staged in
tho operate centres OF Europe. Good,
bad or indifferent, If Europe applaud
cd, America must approve.
For a generation New York was not
discriminating enough 10 rebel 1t
even listened TO "Eiektra' and pre-
tended to admire it. though had t borne
q less distinguished name OH the title
page that mons,rosity would have war
rantod the commitment OF It's com
poser for lunacy.
Now that the rebellion has come, we
trust ii will be complete America
has learned to appreciate it's own sing
ere; let it now honor its own music,
on, ut the least. listen TO that which
II plcascS. regardless of the veto or
approval OF interested Continental pro-
dncers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
A GREAT uALLADER.

Popular commentator Is accorded
tho movement under way OH the part OF
American folk lore societies 10 com
nemoratc tho semicentonary OF the
death OF Stephen Foster. song writer,
who passed away January 1S. 1864
His name means little 10 most OF us
until wo are Reminded that he was
tho author OF MY Old Kentucky
Home" which has warmed tho hearts
Of millions for more than half a CEN
fury.
To him the song loving public is
indebted for Louisiana Belle" "Old
Uncle Ned '.Massas in the Cold. Cold
Ground" ELLEN Boyne," "Old Folks
ut Home C"Down OIL the Suwanco
Rircr'D. old Black joe" Como Where
My Love Lies Dreaming" and many
others of the It's of his productions
OF "old Folks mt Home" 100000 copies
were sold in his lifetime. although he
rarely had money He was often
obliged to sell his songs for pitiably
small sums because OF his dire want
In this day of str;dent rag time. the
old sentimental ballads arc half for
gotten, but they will undoubtedly come
INTO their own again. There is some
Thing immortal in such songs as "OId
Kentucky Home" and Way Down on
the Suwancc River" without figures
10 uphold Ms, We venture the assertion
mat the talking machine houses sell
in great quantity the records Of Eos
ter's melodies II they do not appeal
to the younger generation, they do
strike a responsive chord In tho hearts
ot tho elders. for whom they revive
awect and hal!owcd associations.
stephen Foster is n meaningless name.
but his productions stir tho masses
TO tender emotions far moro than the
classics of the masters. His melodies.
melting hearts, VIII movo on through
tho years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
Questions for our Legislators.

Are you in favor of making fraud
ia elections a felony
:. Do you favor effective laws pro-
hibiting and punishing,attcmpts TO con-
troll voters By paying their poll taxes
for them?
,. DO you believe That tho judges
and clerks of primary elections should
be appointed by party committees or
liz tho manner provided by the laws
governing general elections?
:. Arc YOU in favor of taking away
from party committees the power to
decide contested primary election cases,
and placing said contests in tho courts
where witnesses cnn be compelled to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

ought TO be entirely abolished or Inod.-
ned so as TO require all fec officers 10
pay into the public treasury All fees
collected by them over and above Ger
tain fixed, Just compensation
2 Arc you in favor OF law re-
CURING all PERSONS employed 10 inhu-
encc legislaticn TO register with the
Secretary OF tho Commonwealth, stat
Ing by whom employed and paid and
the amount OF their compensation?
10. Arc you in favor of having omen
rtssicns of all Legislative committees7
IL. Are you in favor OF eiectinE
State delegates 10 the national convcn-
ticn az a primary election?
IL, Arc there any other questions
uion which you desire TO express your
opinion?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
Il. y. Barley. Botctourt.

shall be n new member OF the House
of Delegates, and while /! have made
some Investigations and given some
thought TO the several questions asked.
amy conclusions that I may have reach
ed as to legislation touching them arc
rather tentative than convictions on
these subjects.
On all measures that may come be-
foro the House my aim will be to advo-
cate those which will result In the
greatest good to tho greatest number
Of people
am convinced that there Is impera-
two need for reforms in the tax laws
OF this State, but have not made the
necessary investi CATION to enable me
TO say just what plan would bring
about tho desired reforms.
To your seventh question I answer,
yes.
! have very pronounced views on the
subject of the enabling. act. II Ia based
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
nE,IEmnEn the ,IAn,xI,r.

What has tho administrative Board
decided as to tho Second Market?
Has the board rightly abandoned the
plan 10 house the butchers with the
hucksters under tho Blues. Armory?
And. IL so. what does the board pro-
pose to do for tho relief of the oity's
tenants in tho vegetable market?
Bad conditions have steadily grown
worse Some of tho hucksters with
whom wc have talked tell us that this
winters business has been, IL possible
trade. Christmas Evo the crowd
around tho stalls was large; New
Years Eve it was good. But. with
the exception of these two days, few
have been the customers who havo en-
tered that dark and forbidding inclo-
sure under the armory.
The chief trouble lies with tho de-
sign OF the market. 1t is, of all plans,
the best calculated to drive away pros
pectivo purchasers Low pitched,
gloomy and utterly unattractivc, the
vegetable market is Enclosed by doors
which fairly repel So obvious is THIS
handicap to business thSt the buck
sters attribute to the market. rather
than TO the changed taste of the pco-
pie. tho reduction in their business.
We believe. that the stalls under the
Blues Armory should no thrown open
rs they were in the days when the
Second Police Station was located
above tho market. This change will
require tho huckstcrs 10 cover their
stalls at night. and may necessitatc tho
presence OF a Waterman. but it will
be worth far moro than it costs.
Tho Timcs-D Dispatch is Interested in
this situation, not only because the
business OF taXpaying merchants is
at stake. but because VIC see in the
continuance Of the present conditions
the doom OF that nnc old Virginia habit
OF going 10 market The ancient
custom was the best
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
Views Of Our Legislators on Virginia sNeeds
Measures Which viii Be Urged in The General Assembly
30 tho comnGe
qo that
IL member aveo

attend, and where false swearing may
b. punished as perjury?
.. Arc YOU in favor OF law pro-
hibiting tie judges and clerks from
using their influence at the polls for
or against any candidates at genera,
and primary elections?
9. What, i'll your opinion, is the solu-
ton OF the tax questionable you favor
segregation or central beard OF equal
izaticu:
DO you favor the enacting or ad-
ditional Legislation facilitating the col
lection of the s1,5i6.ii2.90 delinquent
poll taxes now overdue three years. cx-
emrting delinquents whose income IL
less than $50 per month
S. Do fyou favor any change in the
Zee system: If 80. do you think it
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
Queries and Answers
OIdest Legal Pancr.

Oldest Legal Paper.
Can you tell me what is Considered
the earliest legal paper of which we
havc any knowledge?
L. 6. NORTHERN.
Not unless Ii Is the copy in Genesis
xiii. IL, from the deed of conveyance
Of the fold Of Ephron to Abraham.
This would be about 1000 years old
Southern Woods.
Please tell me. il YOU can. why ma.
ture woods havo no rings
WORKMAN
Trees native to tho tropics suffer
no interruption in their growth as
there is no annual cold season The
growth being continuous, prevents the
formation of the annual rings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
Francis ". smith, of King and queen.


2. The Constitution expressly pro-
SiGes that the poll tax shall DO paid
PERSONALLY b. the voter and In my
Judgment. when a candidate pays the
poll tax of a voter he disqualifes him
self for tho office for which no Is q
candidate.
81 believe they should be appointed
as In the general elections. %
4 All contests should be decided by
the courts
s. Yes.
G. believe that segregation will be
the most equitable method OF settling
our tax problems.
II thinl, that these poll taxes
should no collected as far as possible
and that there should be no exemption:
and believe that IL would be better
If Section 81 of the Constitution had left
out the nonenforcement clause until
three years past due.
9. hope to see change made in
tho fee system. paying the officers the
fees Zip TO a certain maximum salary
and then the residue to be paid to the
State, after paying a reasonable sum
over the maximum salary for extra
expenses in the large counties and
cities
0. Yes
~. would ike TO see open sessions
of the committees and a recorded vote
on the measures before the committees.
II. Yes.
l.. If possible ] would like to sec.
small Increase i'm the pensions for
Confederate soldiers. and an increase
for the public schools, but from what
] see from the papers. we Will have
trouble TO keep down appropriations,
as there are already demands for about
five times rs. much increase as there
il surplus.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

90 operation goes on a, a great rate
IN Great Britain. The Cooperative
Wholesale Society OF Newcastle re-
Gently disposed oil $25o.ooo worth or
dried fruits and $4,000 worth OF green
fruit u Is the custom Of this organi-
cation TO send To Greece. Turkey and
spain representatives who purchase
fruit direct from the growers. Ey this
method. much of tho expense of mid
dicnlen Is avoided ana the frut passes
almost directly from grower 10 con
su'ncr The success of the sales OF this
cooperative society is demonstrated by
The steady growth in amount returned.
~ began in 1922 With profit of s55,-
oVo The sales In 1918 ran over $500
$40 They included not only fruit, but
,ohec"e' bacon, flour, tea, coffee. biscuits.
yains and tobacco.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
1orR noY AND lou.


YoYR noY AND Yor.
II .vo ~ tbc great novels ot the
worlds literature tho cstrantsemeut OF
;, father and his son AFRO The central
themes
Ivan Turreniey. writing Of mar great
awakening which stirred me sou, OF
Russia chose rs opnosin,- ,vnes
father 81 tho ola order and so, of
mo new Tho ono .es nrond 81 IT.
boy. anxious 10 see him rise in t,e
world. and ve, utterly unable 10 SYM
natiise with tho lad or 10 warn him
cf the initials by tho way. rho son
,nindfai 81 NE reverence duo his stre
could not brook the .ndiffcronc. Of his
father or endure tho coritcmn, Of the
latter Tor tho reforms he advocated
In novel equally great. THE New
comes" Thnckcray has eiycn rs
like contrast between the old colonel
and his SON. The veteran or the Indian
oa.npatens. returning home TO live
with his boy. !tnds the lad busy with
matters that arc beyond nirn-art,
hoistcrous good fellowship. sports In
All our PROSE there is no moro touching
story than tie old rcnticman's futile
efforts TO understand art or To wir fo,.
Give the sirl Of his choice. The final
TRAGEDY. which finds the broken old
colonel pcnsicner ana Give fearless
beside the bier of wife he did not
love. has wrung a million hearts
These tragedies do not live in The
works OF !. TurGeniov or a Thackers.y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
n. II. rriee. of reterrburg.


. With regard to questions 1, Q. =: 4
and S. am not prepared now to an
swer fully. However. l wish to state
arm, heartily in favor of new pri-
mary law, and for making the penalty
for violation of same very severe.
G. favor segregation of taxes, and
am opposed to central board OF equali-
zation.
4. nm not prepared to answer at
this time.
s. am strongly In favor Of a change
in the fec system, and propose to do
all In my power to bring about solu-
tion OF this problem.
.. am.
10. Most assurcdly.
IL. Yes.
L.. am in favor of a more liberal
policy toward our public schools, and
especially the primary department.. /
favor aiding the agricultural interest
of the State as Iuuch ~ possible. /
Will introduce a. bill creating board
OF pardon, with full authority. The
business interest of the State not only
expecting. but demanding. great deal
from the coming session OF the Gen
eral Assembly, ] trust our out of dat G
tax system may be 80 revised az TO
meet tho present conditions without
grand jury Investigations. + do not
believe that the old English method Of
collecting taxes through the courts wilt
ever find permanent place on vir-
ginia soil. III making tho above state
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

nent. am not censuriny our present
efficient Auditor, who lis onerating I'M
der an antiquated system. | am on
posed 10 wasting valuable time In in
1estigations OF conditions said to exist
at the last session concerning lobbying.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
-rnycI hetweno yonco,,,.,

Travel between Vancouver and Mon
'rcai ought TO become popular with
unmarried females. Lately forty Ave
girls started from Vancouver for the
Eastern citS. and forty of them land.
cd husbands during tho trip
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

Among tho many interesting lectures
Of 1913 which VIC unfortunately missed
Agwns that al Tho third session OF the
fsrnerican. Pathological, Association
, rvher pr, Mary Bradford l,cul<s. OF vas
ar. diacrssed "The Ape and the Popin-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

on Democratic principles: If the ina
jority- of the people want Statewide
prohibition, let them have n chance to
say so.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

objection has been made to Tobson's
absence from Congress for all but seven
days In eight months, hut we cannot
understand why anybody should OBJ
jcct in this caue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

Representative Carter GLASS; enc
mies are already active. Virginia
paper nominates him for Vice. Presi-
dent" says the Columbia state.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

Shc-Very well If you will please &c before notary and
mako an affdavitto tho truth OF yeur satsen will marry
you."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

always the same-Winter
and summer"
she-"And your pulse'"
He-"Absolutsly normal
sho-"Blood prossuree"
He-"Approvod by the best ply
ricians-"
she-"Haye you erer been
sick7"
He-"Never In my Hts."
She-"Have your ancestors ever
been siek7"
He---"Ncves to tho bes. of my
knowledge"
She-"Are they still living7"
He--"Yes; all living and Ia or
cellent health"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

a'"' > nave dropped for
ever from Gods universe, Then. does
God care more for material masses
than for n spirit which is part of Him.
self? Impossble. God is not the GOD
Of the dead but OF the living" II. l.
the God and Father of our spirits
Eternity and iinmcasurablcness be-
long to thought alone. You may ,nea-
sure the cycles OF that star by years
and miles. Can You bring any mca
suremcnt (Which belongs to time or
Space by which you can compute the
length and brcad,h or duration OF one
pure thought, ono aspiration. one I'M
selfish deed, ono moment of lovo?
This IS eternity! Nothing but thought
can be immortal.
Learn from these wise mon the deep
truth of the Epiphany. To the Jew il
showed that tho Gentle, TOO, could be-
come the child OF God. That is a trutr,
which must be often and often re-
pcatcG Christ has broken down "lhe
middle wall of partition" He has re-
vcaled to us God as our Fathcr--nro-
claimed there is no distinction in His
spiritual family. and forever estab-
iished the true brotherhood OF man.
IN the hearts or many there lis n
spirit whereby they would monopolize
Color hold Him up as some great
unnppronchablc Being. And yet, the
blessed truth remains that He is our
Father, naar TO all, easy OF access
whom to adore is inerablc and ctornal
blessedncss.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-04-15
Baked Virginia Ham.

Nothing is more delicious for
luncheons and high teas" than Vir-
ginia baked ham. To prepare it, take
n ham weighing from TO 8 pounds,
scrape and scrub the outside, rinse
well, cover with cold water and let
stand twenty-four hours. Put TO boil
in cold water and simmer gently until
tender. Take the kettle from the fire,
but leave the ham in it until the liquid
is lukewarm. Take out the ham and
remove the skin, which should come
off easily. Prepare a dressing Of one
beaten egg, two spoonfuls brown SUI
gar, rolled bread crumbs or cracker
dust, a level teaspoonful dry mustard,
with little sour wine or cider to mois7
ten, Spread this mixture over the
ham, dot with cloves and put in pan
To bake. Pour a pint Of sour wine or
cider over ii and bake, basting often,
until the cider is absorbed and the
ham we'll Drowned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-04-15
Chickcn-Jcliy Salad.

Disjoint a 6-pound fowl, put in ket-
tie, add two quarts boiling water, COW
er and let simmer until meat is tender
Remove fowl and add to stock two
stalks celery, bit Of bay leaf, one small
sliced onion and salt and pepper to
taste Simmer two hours, when stock
should be reduced TO three pints.
Strain, cool and clear, using the whites
apd shells Of two eggs; then add four
tablespoons granulated gelatine. Put
a layer in bottom of mold, set in pan
of ice water, and when firm, garnish
with yolks Of hard boiled eggs, sliced
and cut in heart or fancy shapes,
and trufiles, sliced and cut in fancy
shapes. Add more stock, and when
firm a layer ofpat de fois gras. and
repeat until mold is full. When firm
remove from mold to serving dish,
surround with mayonnaise dressing,
and garnish with curled celery. The
pate de fois gras may be omitted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-04-15
MUSINGS OF A
MODERN MAID

No girl should marry under 25, be-
cause then her choice is apt to be un-
wise-nor over 25, because then she
won't have any choice.
IL married couple would indulge in
little less repartee before breakfast
and "a little more after dinner, mar
riage would be more like party and
less like a prize fight.
Before marriage a lovers words are
too good to be true; after marriage
too true TO be palatable.
A mans vices are merely his vr-
tues carried to extremes; a miser is an
economist gone too far; a prodigal is
a philanthropist run to seed; and a
rounder is a>"good fellow" OVERRIDING
the role.
The man who sits idly back and
waits for divinity to shape his end
will usually find that the devil has
taken over the contract.
Why is SO much superfluous advice
written on how To catch" a husband?
Hooking a man, like hooking a frock,
is "A simple childish feat beside un-
hooking him.