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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-03
BIG FISH EXHIBIT
Commissioner Titcomb Has Planned
II For the Vermont State Fair

II For the Vermont State Fair
The fish exhibit, which has been a
feature of the Vermont State Fair
to be held at White River Junction,
Sept. Is, l6, II, and Is, will be largely
augmented over past seasons. Fish
Commissioner Titcomb, who has this
exhibit in charge, promises the largest
and finest showing of fish that inhabit
the waters of Vermont ever seen in
New England.
Mr.. Titcomb has had pond prepar-
ed for the receiving of the fish before
they are placed in the exhibition
tanks. This pond is located on farm
adjoining the State fair grounds. 1t
has been given a bottom Of. cement
and is ready to receive the fish as soon
as they arrive from the different Sec
tions Of the State. In the exhibition
house six extra tanks have been added
to the number heretfore used Two of
these tanks will contain spawn devel-
oped to the Matching point and it will
be possible to look through the glass
of these tanks and see fish develop
from the spawn.
One Of the free vaudeville features
will be Warren Lincoln Travis, the
strongest man in the world. He offers
81 900 to anyone who can duplicate
his act. He pulls tug of war against
80 men, allows an auto to run over
him on the track, lifts 20 to 80 heavy
persons, pulls against four horses,
lifts a merry-go-round containing ID
persons, and many other acts.
Running dogs will be seen on the
track trained to race motorcycle and
to race with themselves. This is
new feature.
The State Fair this year will be the
largest in every respect in its history.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-03
WHY ENGLAND EXPECTS TO
FIGHT AS IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Germans having been forced tc
send a great army laundering across
the country from Belgium and France
to protect eastern Prussia and Berlin
from Russian invasion it becomes
manifest that the first great plan OF
the Kaiser's war staff has failed. As
we have hitherto outlined, the Ger
man strategy involved the placating
of England to a point where for the
present she would abstain from war,
the hurling of a tremendous force
through Belgium to Paris, and the re-
duction Of the French capital in order
to send the great army back to the
eastern frontier in time to repel the
slow w-mobolizing and invading Russian
host.
The Germans, however, have been
able to demonstrate what thorough
preparation on gigantic scale could
be accomplished despite almost insur-
mountable obstacles. The whole
world now realizes that if England
had been persuaded to remain neutral
Belgium would undoubtedly have sub
mitted to the passage of the Germans
through her territory, and that
France would have been as a kitten
in the mouth Of bulldog, with small
force she was able to concentrate TO
oppose the initial advance Of The Kais
er's armies toward Paris.
With England neutral, the British
feet would not have kept the German
navy cooped up like a feet of mer-
chantmen in the waters adjacent to
the Kiel canal, and the Kaiser's aerial
squadron would have been supple
mented by battleships and destroyers
and torpedo boats and summaries, har
rying the entire coast Of France,
while the German hosts by land would
have swept through France like al
whirlwind before the French could
mobilize, so perfect was the German
mobilization and means Of transporta-
ton.
Indeed one trembles TO think what
might have happened to France, if
England had been as recreant to the
Triple Entente as was Italy to the
Triple Alliance, with Austrian armies |
holding back the Russians, while Ger
many tore through France. Even
with Belgium's brave men and the |
small but determined British force
sent TO the timely aid of the French |
troops the Germans are rapidly |
pushing their northern army in
swinging movement nearer and near
er Paris; and, if the English have any
dea of attacking the German forces
al the north, on the flank or in the
rear, they must start soon, or they
will not be able to overtake them ex-
,ept through such forced marching as
will make them unfit when they
,atch the enemy.
The Germans have been able TO
mass such force Of infantry that the
,avalry has been free to conduct raids
n all directions, while with the aid Of
heir heavy siege guns, having a
-ange beyond the reach Of the enemy,
hey have been able to batter down the
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-03
Notsries Public.

Notaries public are said to have had
their origin in class Of men appoint
ed by the early Christian bishops 10
collect the acts or memoirs Of the
martyrs Of the first century. The Office
was afterward changed TO legal en-
ployment, such as the attesung OF
deeds and other writings, 80 as 10
establish their authenticity In any other
country.-New York American.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-03
WITHDRAWING AuToMcsrE

The practice Of taking away nevases
to operate motor vehicles is rarei.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-03
"THE DREAD OF DISEASE"
Editorial from the Youths Com
panion)

Dr. Goldwater, the New York com
missioner Of health, has recently pub
lished an article advocating the in
auguration Of universal periodic medi-
cal examinations az an indispensable
means for the control Of all diseases. +"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-03

Eczema spreads rapidly; itching al
most drives you mad. For quick re-
lief, Doans Ointment is well recon-
mended. SOC al all stores. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-03
Has Her Own Way.

Does your wife always follow youl
adyiceY" "If she does she never over
takes it."-Boston Transcript.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-03
Where Ianeranes !. elIss.

WAS that your intended that you
were walking WITH Yes. but hs
hasn't yet caught on."-Life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
EXACT ELEVATIONS.

The United States Geological Sur
vey is publishing a series Of reports
containing the results Of spirit level
ing In all parts of the country and
giving the exact elevations or alti.
tudes of a great number of points.
One OF these reports-Bulletin SIS,
Results Of Spirit Leveling in Penn.
sylvania, 1899 to 1911"-is available
for free distribution and can be had
on application to the director Of the
survey at Washington. The work
during the period covered by the re-.
port was done in cooperation with
the topographic and geologic survey
commission OF Pennsylvania, The VOL
ume gives the exact elevations above
mean sea level OF about 2,700 points
in the state, in addition to nearly $50
secondary elevations from records and
topographic maps Of the United States
Geological Survey, including attitudes
Of wellknown SUBMITS, elevations Of
water surface OF prominent lakes, and
other useful elevations. These eleva-
lions have been determined by the
survey in connection with its topo-
graphic surveying. To engineers and
surveyors this publication should be
of great advantage. as the elevations,
which have been accurately deter
mined, afford a starting point for a
survey. of any kind that may be con.
TEN plated. 49,. Ill.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
GERMAhY's CROWN PRINCESS GUSTS OLD MEN

have been permitted" to retire II the
chief master OF ceremonies and mar.
shall OF court. Count August Zu Eulen.
burg. who is seventy-fiye years old.
and who, It is said. consented to retire
only on condition that he be made
minister OF the royal house. mere
sinecure, where the old man will be
quite harmless.
The man chosen to f'll the important
office of Count Zu Eulenburg is Frei-
berr Huge won Reischach, former
court marshal to Empress Frederick
and brother-in.law Of the Duke Of
Ratibor, by no means young man.
but in thorough sympathy with the
younger element at court.
A number of colonels Of the vari-
GUS regiments of the guard have been
given minor Offices at court and this
fact prophesies we'll for future enter
tainments at which the Crown Prin-
cess will now permanently take the
place Of the empress. whose health Is
still far from good.
As for the Crown Prince, who is
now attached to the general stan Of
the army, his new duties are far more
arduous than those of regimental
commander, and certainly far less to
his liking. but the Kaiser has insisted
that he must remain at least year
with the general STAFF and his super.
iors have orders to keep his nose con-
tinually against the grindstone, so
Berlin society will see very little
of him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
PROPER PREPARATION OF TEA
Rightly Made, the Beverage Will Be
Without an Undue Proportion Of
Tannic Acid.

Though many persons resort to the
teapot very frequently, considering
tea a substitute for food, 1t is really
only stimulant, though less food is
required where much tea is taken.
Any real nutriment gained from tea
is from the sugar and milk served
with it. Theme is the stimulating
property of tea. The tannin also con-
tanned is an astringent. This by long
infusion develops fannie acid which
is injurious. Freshly boiled water
should be used for making tea; if not
boiling the theme Is not extracted,
and II not freshly boiled 1t is fiat and
insipid. Tea should never be boiled.
The quantity infused varies with the
tea. Speaking generally. use three
teaspoons of tea for four persons.
Scald en- earthen teapot or heat it on
the stove. Put in the tea and pour
en- about four cups of boiling water.
Let stand in warm place, and use in
about five minutes. II there is any
delay in using it pour it off the leaves
at the end Of five minutes. Avoid q
second sleeping Of the leaves with the
addition Of few fresh leaves. as Is
the custom of some housewives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30

some regions and that larger receipts
from timber are contingent upon the
funds that can be made available for
this purpose. Although money TOT
timber-sale work 10 necessarily SUD
tracted from what Is needed to pro-
tect the forests against fire. improved
organization OF the fire-protectiye sys-
tenn ha- increased It's efficiency. Ow-
ing partly to favorable weather condi-
lions the total fire loss was only $SI.'
900, less than IS per cent Of last year.
which was the best to date.
The resident population OF the lot
ests is given as nearly 100000. ana
the transient population as over l,soo'-
900. Recreation use Of the forests ID
increasing greatly, and is In some
places giving rise to the need LOT
careful sanitary regulation In the In
terest Of the 1900 cities deriving their
water supplies from streams protect
ed by the forests. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
BRIG. GEN. FRANK M'INTYRE'S ARDU0US TASK

Uncle Sam found it expedient to Gre
ate a sort of receivership over tho
customs receipts of the Dominican re-
public, he borrowed the machinery OF
the bureau of insulsr affairs to do the
work.
The sudden expansion of the terri
torial limits of the Uoited States, fol-
lowing the Spanish'American war.
brought the bureau Of insular affairs
into being, first as division Of the
war department and later as a full
bureau.
Alabama was the birthplace of this
army officer, who has become civil ad-
ministrator. The same state was the
birthplace of his ancestors for several
generations back. And yet there is
nothing Of the typical southerner In
his appearance. In face, figure and ap'
pearance he Is the sturdy north Of
Ireland Celt. heavy bodied, muscular,
with a tint OF sand in his hair and
true Celtic blue eyes. Generations In
a new land have not wiped out radi-
cal physical characteristics.
GenealoGy does not interest Gen.
Mcintyre and he does not know just
when his ancestors came over from
the land where fighting men are bred.
The south has given him gentle cour-
tesy, and his wide experience charm
of manner characteristic of those long
trained in handling large public az
fairs. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
SECRETARY OF STATE w. J. BRYAN AT WORK

uments-a scrap Of paper with q few
words is oftentimes the germ Of an
important state document. Mr.. Bay.
ans activities and official habits diff
fer 80 radically from those Of his pred
ecessors that it has occasioned COM
ment among Washington people who
are largely welded to tradition. None
have ever been able to accuse the new
secretary OF being aught but the bust
est of men, but his methods are both
unusual and unconventional, and he
insists upon Jeffersonian simplicity,
and feels that by doing things in his
own way he is dispatching business
much more rapidly than by conform
ing to the habits Of his predecessors.
When a knotty problem confronts
him Mr.. Bryan writes a letter to a
friend to find out the facts in a simple
and direct way. There is always some
friend somewhere who can throw light
upon a vexed question.
II some of his critics could follow
William Jennings Bryan on one of his
working days at Washington, his in.
dustry and hours of labor would occa-
sion commentator rather than criti-
cism. In his work at Washington no
continues and often exceeds the al
ways arduous effort that has charac-
terized his career. Far into the night
his labors continue, and the only indi-
cation Of activity in the long, dark cor
ridors at the state department, with
its black-and-white checkered floor,
Is the presence Of Edwin Savoy, the
colored messenger, who has been on
duty in the department since 1869.
During his years of service many Sec
retaries have come and gone, but II
you want to know which one puts in
the longest hours at the ONCE. ask the
messenger, who patiently keeps sentry
outside the door.-National Magazine,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
To Clean Coat Collars.

Apply turpentine to the soiled
places, letting the fluid dry, and ap-
ply more several times, then gently
scrape of the looEened dirt. Wet
again with turpentine and scrape, re-
peating this until all spots have been
removed. Then sponge with a clean
cloth and turpentine, or better still.
alcohol or chloroform, and wipe dry.
A fresher and smoother looking sur
face Is obtained when alcohol or
chloroform is used, as there two sub
stances evaporate more quickly than
does turpentine.-Home Department.
National Magazine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30

Ithaca, N. Y, who since college days
has given hearty support to Mr.. Bryan.
A suitcase whose exterior tells OF
strenuous travel and activity has \
prominent place among the stately,
somber furnishings Of the office, and
the bright polish Of the new fat-top
desk. under the dignifled stare of for.
mer secretaries of state as portrayed
around the walls, is another evidence
Mr.. Bryan's personality.
In the rooms of the state depart
ment throngs of visitors assemble, re-
naming even as late as seven o'clock
just for an opportunity to see Secre-
tary Bryan, who naturally has more
visitors than any other member of the
cabinet.
The massive desk is fringed with &C.
cumulated papers. and here and there
are pencil-scribbled notes which have
been already incorporated in state doc
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
STANLEY ADOPTED HIS OPPONENTS TACTICS

rugged himself up till his own mother
would not have known him. Torn
clothing, a brimless lid, ragged coat
and a general air of having slept tn
an ash barrel for week characterized
him when he had finished his costume
and mounted the rostrum
Then he adopted the opponents tao.
tics in full, pleading that he was SO
poor, so worthless, that he could not
make living any other way except
to go to congress; that he had been
born failure and kept his birthright
through life. In fact, he made his op-
ponent's plea so ridiculous that the
crowd roared. The man was so dis
gruntled that he stepped up to Stan.
ley and said E# q g. s.l-..
III you will put on your store
clothes and talk politics I promise
never to refer to my poverty again."
1t is needless to say that Stanley
won by a big majority.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
ORANGE Roiy Poly,

Make light dough for apple dump
lings, roll it out into a narrow long
sheet, about quarter Of an inch thick.
Spread thickly over it peeled and
sliced oranges, sprinkle It plentifully
with white sugar, scatter over all s
teaspoon or two Of grated orange
peel, then roll up. Fold the edges
we'll together. to keep the juices from
running out. Boil It ii q Toured cloth
one hour anG 4 half, Serve 1t with
lemon sauce sS;,' 4 d. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
VALUE OF SKUNK TO AGRicUl-
TURE.

The skunk which Is represented
throughout the country by a number
OF varieties, is an animal OF great
economic importance. Its food con-
sists very largely of insects, mainly
of those species which are very de-
structive to garden and forage crops.
Field observations and laboratory ex-
animation demonstrate that they de-
stroy immense numbers OF white
grubs, grasshoppers, crickets, cut
worms. hornets. wasps, and otner
poxious forms. The alarming IN
crease Of the white grub in some To-
calities is largely due to the exter-
mination of this valuable animal.
1t is a matter of c',mmon observa-
ton where white grubs are particular
ly abundant in corn fields to note IT.
tie round holes buIrowed In the
ground about hills Ct corn. These
are made by skunks in their search
during the night for these grubs. Dur
ing the recent outbreak of grassnop-
pers in Kansas 1t has been determined
that in many cases large proportion
Of the food Of skunks consisted OF
these grasshoppers.
Some OF the most destructive in
sects in agriculture are such as 90
their work below ground and out or
reach of any method that the farmer
can apply and it is against many OF
these that the skunk is an inveterate
enemy. Notwithstanding all OF this.
there is probably not an animal that
is as ruthlessly slaughtered as Is this
one, whereas it is equally entitled to
protection with. II not more so than
some OF our birds which enjoy this
privilege.
In some regions, especially in the
southwest. the bite Of the skunk Is
supposed to produce hydrophobia.
This fear is unfounded since it Is
proved that the bite Of healthy
skunk is no more serious than similar
wounds caused by other agencies.
In connection with the work Of the
range caterpillar investigations in
northeastern New Mexico it has been
found that skunks destroy a great
many of the pupae (chrysalis) OF this
caterpillar and in fact, during Septem-
Der and October when this food Is
easily available, they prefer 1t to all
other. About the middle OF September
1t was discovered that many webs
were empty, the pupae having been
neatly extracted from the web and
either carried of or eaten. In many
areas containing hundreds Of acres
from Is to IS per cent. of the pupae
had been carried of. while in few
isolated places as high as IS per cent.
of the Hemileuca (Mexican range cat
erpillar) pupae were gone. Following
these observations. piles OF skunk ex-
crement were found which consisted
in some cases almost entirely Of pupae
shells. Subsequent counts made show
the excrement found to have from so
to IS per cent. OF its contents consist.
ing OF these crushed shells. On the
Crow Creek Ranch there was not an
area observed but what had some OF
the Hemileuca pupae destroyed by
these animals. 1t is thus seen that
the common skunk IL at the present
time one of the most important fac
tors looking toward the control OF
Hemileuca outbreaks and should be
protected by the ranchers in the In
tested district.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
French Meat Roll.

Chop finely two pounds of round
steak, add the grated rind of half a
lemon, one slightly beaten Gag, two
tablespoons of matted butter, 4 level
teaspoon OF salt, little pepper, a lit
tie chopped parsely. II liked. Shape
on roll and dust 1t with -four. Place
in the baking pan on a piece Of thick
buttered paper, and haste frequently
with a cup of hot water In which two
tablespoons Of butter have been melt
ed. This may be served with brown
gravy or tomato sauce.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
Salmi Of Duck With Turnips.

Truss duck as for roasting, put it
in tin with little butter or lard.
and roast until partially done. Let
cool, untruss and cut the duck into
neat joints. Prepare about a pint Of
brown sauce, strain and put in a stew
pan. All the pieces of duck and about
three turnips, cut into neatly shaped
quarters, which have been, previously
blanched and fried in butter. Season
with pepper and salt, add a glass Of
sherry and simmer gently about 20
minutes. Take up, garnish with glazed
fried bread croutons and serve.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30

Mr.. Crawford explained that he had
not been able to transact any official
business because of the absence Of
the emperor and his court with the
army Paris at this period. he went
on to say, exhibited but q gloomy
and melancholy appearance, among
all its amnsements and dissipation.
The officers OF the arYarFzpant. with
ali those able to bear arnt, ~ere in
the field, 80 that nothing was TO be
met with In the streets Of the i'm
mense city but old men. women and
children. " 5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
Earthenware Cover for Butter.

hollow, not only to accommodate the
butter Or other article which it may
be desired to put inside. but between
the walls there is a space into which
it is designed to place quantity of
water. The evaporation of the water
on the outside surface cannot take
place without absorption of heat and
this is drawn from the article which
happens to be under the earthenware
cover The water is supplied through
an opening In the handle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30

tlere Is a bureau
of insular affairs.
but there are very
few who know
Just what this bu-
reau Is and what
1t does. The ordi-
nary citizen, pos.
sessed Of average
information con-
corning things
polite, has a
vague idea that it
has something to
do with the af-
fairse of our little
brown brothers in
the Philippines,
and he is right,
so far; but the bu-
reau ia not con.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
KEEPING lhE BUTTER COOL
EarthenwaSe Cover Filled With Water
Does the Same Work -
Supply Of Ice.

In tropical regions where ice 10 not
accessible the natives have way OF
keeping food and water at desirable
temperature by the use OF. an earthen.
ware jar in which some water has
been placed. The action Of the water
in finding its way through the perfora-
lions Of the jar and being evaporated
on the outside has the effect Of low
ering the temperature to very de-
sirable degree. ,..s... ,.. NJ. d
This Idea has been utilized by 4
French inventor in the manufacture Of
a butter cover to be utilized on expedi-
lions and in localities where It is not
convenient to get ice. This cover Is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
Fable for Song Writers

Once upon a time there was mod
ern song writer who put over a mel
ody complied of clean sentiment, q
reasonable meter, and riming status
that the average motorman might not
refuse to stand for. Also there was
no reference therein to bear" kid"
..big doll, chicken" or even squad"
Fine chance. The rest OF his craft
begged him full OF poisoned javelins
within an hour and tossed the residue
to the coyotes. "a
Moral The last part OF It sounds
~robable enough. Golfers Weekly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-30
Prune Puns.

Place two cups of cooked prunes.
which have been stoned, In buttered
baking dish. Pour over them a batter
made from three cups Of -four, three
teaspoons Of baking powder, one-half
teaspoon salt, two Of melted butter,
one cup of milk and two wellbeaten
eggs. Bake until the crust is light and
brown. Serve with sauce made from
one-haf cup of butter rubbe with one
of sugar, set over kettle and whip in
the white of an egg until foamy. This
is delicious ~, A.....