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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
Proverb Didn't Apply.

Mrs. Brown was in the kitchen help
ing Nora. the cook. prepare supper.
Its an old saying" she remarked
to Nora, that too many cooks spoil
the broth What do you think?"
"Sure, num-" she replied, there's
nothing to worry about. There's only
one cook here."-National Monthly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
New Mineral.

,.< New Mineral.
In the course of recent microscope
cal study Of number of samples from
the old Searles' deep well at Searles
lake, San Bernardino county, Califor-
MIA, several minerals were found which
could not be determined OFFICIALLY. A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10

chemical analysis of one of these
showed it to be a hydrous borosilicate
of sodium, and the name Searlesite is
proposed for the new mineral. after
John w. Searles. the pioneer, who put
down the deep well from which the
specimen came.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
The Tiahtwad's ADVANTAGE,

The Tfghtwad's Advantages.
OF course the tightwad is awfully
uncomfortable, but as general thing
he does not have to embarrass him.
self by asking his acquaintances to
go on his note at the bank.-Galves-
ton News. rz-a e.. ,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
SOCIAL FAv0RITE TO WE'D

One of the most interesting an
nouncements made in Washington So
ciety this season was that of the en-
gagement of Margery Cotton and
Randall Hagner. Both of them are
so thoroughly identified with Wash
ington and have such wide circle of
friends that congratulations were SIM
ply showered on them ~ 5'
Miss Cotton is the daughter of the
late Col. Francis Cotton, and though
she has lived good deal abroad and
in the Orient, 1t has been mostly be-
cause, her father. or her brother, or
whichever member Of her family she
/. happened to be living with, was sta
toned In some far-away post. The
Coltons are all army people, and be-
tween while 'Margery has always come
home" to Washington.
Mostly she has made her home
with her brother. Col. George R. Col.
ton, U. s. A., and as he was stationed
in Manila for several years. and was
governor OF Porto Rico for while.
Margery, who was chatelaine Of his E
moved around considerably. Lately 81
law and sister, Commander and Mrs. A
stead of the army and it is they who !
ment. But whoever she's living with,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
No USe.

When you fail to wind up your time
piece there is no use to swear next
morning like a pirate when you dis
cover that it has served as one of the
silent watches Of the night. 80
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10

After She Has Him cinehed.
It doesn't take the average man long
to develop into nonentity in the eyes
Of the capable young woman who
chased him to the altar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
Her First Book.

"Your novel will. be bound in
cloth, of course" announced the
pompous publisher. "Oh, how nice!"
exclaimed the girlish author. "And
may select the cloth? choose pink
chiffon PUCK.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
RUSSIA'S LEADING SOLDIER

Grand Duke Nicholas, who is CIV

w. Grand Duke Nicholas, who Is CIV
ing such good account of himself as
commander in chief Of the Russian
armies in the war with Germany and
Austria, is second cousin Of the en-
peror of Russia. He was born in St.
Petersburg tifty-eight years ago and
since his youth has been conspicuous
In the Russian army. He presents a
striking contrast In every respect to
his father, who was notorious profit
gate. The present grand duke is uni
versally, respected. In 1907 he was
married>to Princess Anastasia of Mon
tenegro. Z &5gss a.. -
The grand duke has often been
employed on special missions by EN-
peror Nicholas. who has always re-.
posed the utmost confidence in him. :
S@ AS in the case Of nearly every
prominent member Of the Russian i'm.
perial family, the grand duke has
been the victim OF several attempts
at assassination.
( For number Of years Grand
Duke Nicholas has been recognized as
If not of Europe. He is very tall and
sions during the war between Russia
appoint him to the supreme command
the place of General Kuropatkin, and
don and other European capitals have
that the Russian army would have ma
had listened to this advice. u &,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
THE COLONIES Nj Z IS, GOLD j: / MINE.

:. Out in Gregory County, South Dakots,
lives Colonel johnson, the famed Alfalfs
King of that great section.
About thirty years ago he left Wisconsin
for that domain. All he had was willing
hands, q clear brain and . bright vision.
Today he is the owner of thousands Of
acres, president of several banks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
LAUGHING In the Sleeve.

IdUYHVH0 III INC SIeeVe.
In ancient times the sleeves Of all
outer garments were very wide and
when person covered his face with
his hand there might be suspicion
that he was laughing in his sleeve.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10


not classified has been regular his allegiance
regarded
his
without
accompanied many
his
1894. i..--
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10

Bad If He Couldn't Kick.
Church-How Is your gout7
Gotham-Oh, I can't kick.
"Oh, Is It a. bad as thatr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10


president the United States
that he deserves the promotion
Sloan Colonel Roosevelt the long walks rides
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10

school Washington
right
win RiReles .cashier &4E -&t. 80,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
Didn't Think Il Prett

' Didn't Think It Pretty.
90 Bell-she led him pretty dance,
you know.
Beulah-Oh, it wasn't the tango,
then?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10
SS1$ -He
:E...1$(

He has found veritable gold mine In
his thousand-acre Alfalfa field, and what u
of particular interest to you and me h
that his first Alfalfa Seed, twenty-five
John A. Salzer Seed Co.. Ia Crosse. wis.
The Colonel says The best paying crop
in hay, or grass, or pasture food is Alfalfa.
It outranks every thing in money. value. =
Salzers Alfalfa is good on your own
farm, for three to FIVE tons Of rich hay
per acre, and with the aid of 'tNitragens
(see my catalog) its growth 10 absolutely
certain NJ. -,Es5 IS gI,as 51 y,5 Ea a S
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We gladly mail our Catalog
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-10

the foremost cavalry leader Of Russia,
superb horseman. On several occa-
and Japan the emperor was urged to
of the Russian troops in Manchuria, in
the military authorities in Berlin, Lon
more than once expressed the opinion
de far better showing II the emperor
~ ~ '. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
Business in the
 Outh Improving
COTTON FINDING A COMPARA-
 FINELY READY MARKET.
EVERY LINE AFFECTED
Farmers Are Paying Their Debts to the Merchants and the Latter Are Meeting Their Obligations.

Atlantic City, \. J.. Jan. 24-NotabIe improvement in business in the south within the past few weeks is indicated by reports from merchants, cotton manufacturers and bankers from all over that section. The last month in particular business men assert, has developed the recuperative power of the cotton states. Cotton selling a few months ago for a little more than six cents pound now is finding a com paratITely ready market at about eight cents.
 Increased Value of Cotton.
 Since the government report of Nov. lst the increase of two cents a pound Tn the selling price of cotton, with the corresponding advance in the price Of cottOnSeed, according to estimates of experts, has resulted in an increase of approximately S120, ,000. .0O0 in the cash value of cotton. The effect. it is stated, nas been felt in every line of business in the south.
 Conservative members say that never has there been such a holding movement in the south as that being noted since the opening of the present cotton season. At the outbreak of the European war fall deliveries of cotton ranged from F to 1S cents 9 pound, WnIcn, with q. crop estimated at more than 16,900,000 bales. fOrecasted a sea son of remarkable activity. With tho European markets suddenly closed and the exchanges suspended, the price abruptly decreased about one-haIf.
 Movement Of Cotton is Steady,
 When the mills entered the market for their fall supply they found the market ctosed. Farmers refused to sell and southern business, which depends so largely upon moving of the cotton crop, marked time awaiting readjust- ment About Dec. 1st improvement began, owing, it is said, to resumption of foreign shipments and adjustment and reopening of exchanges. Today the movement of cotton from farm to market is steadily progressing and as a result. according to reliable reports, the farmers are paying their debts to . the merchants, the merchants arc. meeting their obligations to the small banks, and they in turn are settling with the larger banks. The general business tone is declared optinlistic. In 3 statistical statement H. C. Hester, secretary of the New Orleans cotton exchange, mentions that on Nov. 1st last the federal department of agriculture fixed the average price of cotton to producers at about SS1.5O pc" bale, while tod t is about S10 more.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
RESCUED CREW OF
 WRECKED SCHOONER
Were Five Days Almost Without Fooc
 or Water.

New York, Jan. 24.-The steamer York Castle. which arrived today from Swansea, brought Captain Amer KeI- ley and five seamen of the three mast ed schooner Alice Lord, abandoned at sea on January IT. while on the voy- age from Jacksonville to New Bed ford. Captain Kelley said that he sailed from Jacksonville on Jan with a load of lumber Off Frying Pan shoals the vessel ran into gale which carried her to Hatteras, where she struck on the outer Diamond shoal. She remained on the shoals for three hours until all masts were lost and her bows carried away. Osborn Ha- gel. 15 years old, was washed over board and lost.
 For five days then the vessel drift ed, a complete wreck. The crew. all most without food and with no water, were compelled to lash themselves to the deckhouse. On January r the steamer Mombassa sighted the wreck and rescued all hands. As the Nom bassa was bound to Havre the men were transferred on January % to the York Castle which brought them to their port.
 Captain Kelley was badly injured while his vessel was aground on the shoals
 The Alice Lord registered 29f tons. She hailed from Bangor.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25

\ British squadron, composed of Q Powerful and swift battle cruisers g>atrOlliug the North sea- has eucount- EeTed q German squadron, presumably gbound for the British coast and has won what is considered in Eng and all alored cruiser Bluecher was sunk anC EwO battle cruisers arc reported tC have been badly damaged. Together with 9 fourth German battle cruiser the damaged vessels found safety in their home waters.
 Other vessels of the British and Ger man fleets. consisting of light cruisers and dastrQyers, also were engaged, but the result has not yet become known to the British. admiralty
 That the revolutionary movement il the Union of South Africa has not been enLireiy suppressed is indicated oy the official announcement from Pretoria that 1,200 rebels under Lieu tenant Colonel NTaTitz have attacked Iplngton, Bechuanaland. The rebels were repulsed but nearly LIDO of them Gut away.
 While artillery is playing the lead ing role along the front iii Belgium and France, there are reports of yaac military preparations in Alsace, where it is thought that the Germans are about to inaugurate q strong of 1enSlVe movement against the French III tue DSSeS- tIedNN GGlIl3n rem forccments are being sent to that dis trict.
 Neither the French nor the Ger man official statement recites any in cident that materially affects tue sit Uation.
 In the eastern theatre the Russians are supposed to be engaged in a series of movements in Poland which will bring about a change in the opera lions in that territory, while the Rus sian attempt to outflank the Austrian FlGht wing in Southern Bulkowina is said to have been frustrated
 German Chancellor Dr. Won Beth mann -HollWeg in an interview given ac the general field hea dquarters of the German armies in France, has given an explanation of his phrase "a scrap of paper used with reference to the Gleaty guaranteeing Belgian neutral ftk, which was that he had spoken of the treaty, not as a scrap of paper for Germany, but as an instrument which had become absolute through Bel gium's forfeiture of it's neutrality. He declared that Great Britain had oth- CT reasons than the preservation of Belgian neutrality for entering the Wer, compared with which the neu- trality treaty appeared to have only the value Of a scrap of paper-her own private iDtereSts.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
STEAMER GAMING EXPECTED
 AT HALIFAX TODAY. Is Being Towed ard Has Been De- layed by Rough Weather.

Halifax. N. S., Jan. 24-The Belgian relief steamer Camino, from California for Rotterdam, which was disabled in a storm south of Sable Island on Jan. 15. is now expected to reach here to- morrow morning, her progress with tine assistance of the United States revenue cutter Androscoggin, the British steamer kanaWha and the Canadian government steamer Lady Laurier having been delayed by rough weather.
 During a 50-mile gale last night the big steel hawser with which the An droscOggil was towing the Camino parted. and for hours all the ships en- gaged in the work of rescue were helpless. According to a wireless des- patch to the marine department, sew eral mem bers of the Camino's crew were injured when the cable parted After the wind and sea subsided the injured men were transferred to the hospital ship and were given medical attention.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
Phone Across
 the Continent
SAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK
 TODAY.
TO CELEBRATE OPENING
Of Trans-continentaI Telephone Ser
 vice-Thomas A. Watson. Who Heard First Word Spoken Over Wire

San Francisco, Jan. 24-Thonas A. Watson, an associate of Alexander Bell, inventor of the telephone, and who heard the first word spoken over 8 wire, will talk from here to Mayor Mitchell in New York tomorrow at 8 celebration of the completion of trans continental telephone service. The original experiments were made in Boston in 1875. Watson was on the floor of building and the inventor on another Bell spoke the first words over the wire. He said: "AIr. Watson, come here; I want you.''
 Watson has come from New York for the purpose of talking over the long line.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
GARZA SEEKING ExTRADITTON OF FORMER MAYOR cARDENAS.
Considered to Have Been Implicated
 in Death of x-President Madero.

Mexico City. Jan. 21.-Provisional President Roque Gonzales Garza is seeking the extraditon of Former May or Francisco Cardenas. from Guate- maia, where he is held 9 prisoner. Carde0as is considered accountable as one of those responsible for the death Of F>x- President Francisco AIedeTo.
 Fraderico Gonzales Garza- who was governor Of the federal district during the administration of President Ma dero, mas been appointed by President Cara Gs his confidential agent to represent him in dealing with the ad- r1jrierrs ton at Washington The ap- roiH tr5ar-c. however, will not affect the standing Gf Consul Llorente, the official representative of the Conven- ticR ct NvashicEtor.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
TAMPICO HAS NO EN
 ATTACKE. BY ZAPATA,
Statement by Head of Carranza
 Agency at Washington.

Washington. Jan. 24-Elliseo Are dondo. head of the Carranaz agency here, issued a statement tonight de- nyinS that Tampico was being attack ed or that Zapata had checked the march of General Obregon to Mexico City. He declared that despatches from Vera Cruz informed him of a battle yesterday on the Mexican and Interoceanic railway in which the za- pata forces were defeated and three locomotives and war supplies cap tured.
 Enrique c. Tiorente, Washington representative of the convention gov ernment said both Dominguez and Niilareal were still in Mexico City.
 The state department issued no sum mary tonight of the conditions in Mex ico. 4 telegram was received from George c Carothers, American con sllIar agent accompanying General Villa denying reports that he (Caro- thers) had been executed. He said his relations with Villa were as cordial as they always have been.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
FRENCH SECRETARY OF WAR
 VISITS LORD KITCHENER
Has Been in Conference at London for
 Several Days.

London, Jan. 24. 845 p .m.-M. Mill lerand, the French secretary of war, returned to France this evening. after having spent several days in London in conference with Lord Kitchener the British war secretary, and other British ministers. Before his depart ure, M. Millerand sent to Lord Kitch- ener letter in which. referring to 'the resolution animating His Majes- tvs government and the British peo- ple,' he said:
 T could not, before having seen it. imagined the results in which it all ready has demonstrated itself under your energetic and skilful impulse. The conference of our two countries in the outcome of the struggle whicch we are carrying on in close agree men twith our allies can but be in creased thereby"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
KING ALBERT RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM POPE
Regarding Controversy Over German
 Treatment of Cardinal Mercier.

Paris. Jan. 24.-King Albert of Bel gium has received a message from Pope Benedict in response to a tele- gram recently sent by the king regard ing the controversy between Cardinal Mercier and the German authorities, according to the Havre correepord dent pope says:
 T thank your majesty for your tele- gram ana for the news communicated. Our grief is no less acute than that of your majesty. and We wish to assure you that we have notsfailed to do in this regard that what was our duty.'
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
VIENNA ANNOUNCES
 A RUSSIAN DEFEAT.
muscovites Were Attempting to Ad-
 vance South Of Bukowina.

Washing gton, Ian. 24.-Defeat of Russian forces attempting to advance south of Bul1owina was announced to- day by the Vienna foreign office in a despatch to the Austro- Hungarian embassy here. The message said:
 Tn Poland, West Galicia and the C1rpathians. no essential events.
 Russian attacks upon our positions south of BullOWina ended yesterday by cur troops reconquering Kirlibaba and heights surrounding the towns. Rus sians retreated with losses. Hostile attempts to gain further progress over Jacobeny and Kirlibaba, therefore. completely faiied''
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
UNITED STATES CONSULAR
 AGENT AT DUNKIPK INJURED
And Consulate Dem@oed During a Ger
 man Air Aaid Friday,

Paris. Jan. 24-Ben+abin AToreI United States consular agent at Dun kirk rF-ance. was inipred when the American consulate was damaged bv a bomb during the German air raid Friday. according to the Dunlirl1 cor respondent of the Figaro. The cor respondent adds that the consulates of Uruguay and Norway also were dam aged.
 MT. ATore1 is q French lawyer who has represented the United States at Dunhirk since 1880
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
A GERMAN CRUISER SUNK;
 TWO SERIOUSLY DAMAGED
By British Warships in the North Sea Were Apparently Bent on Raid oi English Coast.

London. Jan. q, 10 D. m-An appar- ent attempt by German cruiser squadron to repeat the attack recently made on Scarborough. the HartIe- pools and other British coast towns was frustrated today by the British patrollinG squadron an din a running fight the German armored cruiser Bluecher was sunk and two German battle cruisers were seriously damag- ed.
 The British ships suffered only slight Injury. So far as known only 123 of the Bluecher's crew of SSJ were saved
 4 battle also occurred between the light cruisers and destroyers. accom- panying the bigger ships, but the re- suit of this engagement has not yet reached the admiralty.
 British Had Superior Ships
 The British were superior in ships engaged, weight or armament and speed, and the flight of the German ships into the mine and sifbmarine-in- Tested field possibly saved them from further losses.
 The Bluecher was a cruiser of 15,- 550 tons displacement and although commissioned in 1900, was completely rerigged last year. She was not class ed as battle cruiser hut was in the , next class tu those formidable fighters. With her were. the .peraipger,. Ger many's latest battle cruiser, which had just left the builders hands and the bottle cruisers $ ydI.tz and Moltke, the 't-~ CT ship If the Goeben, f, IT rI f the German navy but now of the Turkish fleet, which was recent ly reported dam& ged by the Russians in the BlacI- sea-
 The EritiaI squadron. commanded by Vice Admiral ST David Beatty, con- sisted of t"" -attte cruisers Tiger,  L., .I ..-- -1 guns each and even the New Zealand and Indonlitable carry 12-inch guns which are equal to those of the Der
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
GERMAN CRUISER >.
 SUNK BY BRIllSH
German Squadron Was Apparently Bound for Another
 Raid on English Coast Towns
ONLY 12a OF CREW OF 1885 MEN WERE SAVED

British Squadron Patrong the North Sea- Sends the German Cruiser Bluecher to the Bottom and Badly Damaged Two Other Cruisers, in Four Hour Running Battle as They Chased the German Warships Into Their Home Waters-Other Vessels of the British and German Fleets Also Were Engaged But the Result Has Not Yet Become Known-There are Reports of Vast German Military Preparations in Asace Where Thought the Invaders About to Launch Strong Offensive Move Against the French in the Vosges-Artillery is Playing Leading Role in Belgium and France-Russian Attempt Outank the Austrian Right Wing in South ern Bukowina is Said to Have Failed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
METCALF FOUND GUILTY
 ON ALL TEN COUNTS Henr~- E. De Kay Guilty on All but One, in Atlantic Bank Case.

Providence. R. l., Jan. 24.-Edward p. MetcaIf, former president of the Atlantic National bank. was last night found guilty on all ten counts. and Henry E. De Kay. a New York broker. guilty on all but one count indict- ments charging misapplicatior of the banks funds. The bank closed it's doors in April 1913, owing s219.O0O
 The failure of the Atlantic National bank was also partly responsible for the closing If the Traders National bank of Lowell, Mass, and of. the Thames Loan and Trust company of Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-25
MEETING lM OPPOSITION
 LiTE2AcY TEST CLAUSE.
Card;7a! Glbhons IioFes President WEI
 Easo Immigration Bill.

2s1tt-ro-a. EI5., Jan. 2k-At Q meet ing here &l2sE afternoon to express op- position to ti,e Gteracy teSt clause Of t32e ilnn7!eraEiar bill. Q letter was read from Cardinal James Gibbons, i1 which Ila said EJ>at he earnestly hoped President Wilson would veto the bilI laezEsa O. inc lite-acy test.
 I Gz9i convinced tIas cardinal ys-r1ts, "thz- # viii bet2er the irgress e large numbers Of desirable pro spe5cive citizens who, though unable to read CT 7vrita ouC language, may he Eet~zy well educated iii their own and a.@ least possess health, strength, virtue, good sense, business ability and D desire to slccae& with high honor. %