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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
cARleou SWIFT % FOOT.
One of Them In Maine Distnncel q
Greyhound In a Race.

One of Them In Maine Distnucel
Greyhound In Race.
A man lately returned from the woods
says that n caribou can run faster than
any other animal on legs. He says:
II have friend who owns grey
hound, and he always maintained that
no animal could outrun the dog--nt
least, he thought SO until lately, when
he stood by and saw the fleet dog run
off his feet by herd of caribou that
didn't seem to be In much of a hurry
either.
zone day this friend of mine was
Dragging about the dog to an old woods
guide, when the latter said he could
find an animal that would leave the
hound SO far behind that he would
think he was anchored. This touched
my friend in sensitive spot, and
wager of $40 was made on race be-.
tween the hound and the first caribou
we came across.
"Finally the guide succeeded in get
ting the dog after some caribou, a herd
of four, found standing like SO many
statues on the ice In the middle of one
of the big ponds of the Penobscot west
branch region. You know caribou
trots instead of running like most wild
animals. There had been good fall
of snow, a light rain which formed
thick crust, and then about three inches
more of snow. 1t was the finest kind
of surface for running, and when the
greyhound was turned loose his owner
confidently expected that he would play
tag with those caribou.
1.-THE dog went after them like a
wild locomotive, and the caribou start
ed AT first they didn't appear to be
going very fast, but as the hound drew
up on them they let out link. The
hound was running his prettiest, and
before the caribou had had time to
think he was right up on them.
Then they put on steam and 1t was a
sight to see them go. Why. when they
struck their gait they pulled away from
that dog as though he had been an
chored, and by the time they had
reached the end of the pond the hound
wasn't half way across.
"When the dog came back he was
sadder and wiser and his master looked
dazed. To be sure, a greyhound is fast,
but when you come to stack grey
hounds or any other kind of hounds
against caribou you are in too fast n
game York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
The Meetier

"A writer In the Practical Farmer
says that one of the best farmers in
Minnesota recently declared at his home
institute that the weeder had been
worth $1,000 to him during the last ten
years. 1t had enabled him to take bet
ter care Of his crops, at less expense
for labor. He told how lie and the
hired man would run the cultiyators in
corn ard potatoes after a rain had
packed the ground, and after three
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
I.eat Fodder Corn.

A writer in Prairie Farmer believes
the best variety of fodder corn to be a
medium early variety of sweet or sugar
corn. 1t contains more saccharine mat
ter than the common varieties; 1t pro-
duces more blades and grain than any
other variety; 1t is eaten with greater
relish, both green and dry, than field
corn, and 1t produces better pork, beef,
butter and milk, yields more and better
feed per acre and is preferable for piec-
ing out falling pastures to sorghum,
for it furnishes both grain and grass
ration for all kinds Of farm animals.
The writer begins to feed 1t to hogs
from the time 1t begins to tassel and
thinks it as good as clover if not bet
tow
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
A nusKINo HORSE

wheels off the corn pillow and have an
axle of gas pipe the length desired;
then take two pieces 10 feet long, 1x3,
for sides, made like n wheelbarrow.
Then put uprights feet high In a
slant over the wheels. You can husk
on one end and pile the fodder on the
other end. ! use it for carting fodder
from one shock to the other. have
hauled five shocks at once on it. 1t
is very handy in winter when feeding
when the ground is frozen to wheel
fodder or straw on.-G. D. Work, in
Ohio Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
The annie cron.

That the apple crop is actually worth
more in cash annually than the wheat
crop is n fact. The entire apple crop
for 1900 was 5000, 900 barrels. These,
ut 50 per barrel, would mean $780,
100000. The wheat crop does not aver
age in value much over 100000, 600.
The meaning of this is that we have
got the worlds market for our fruit
and are exporting nearly 4,O0O,OO bar
cels per year. These bring in the Euro
pean markets nearer "a barrel than
81. And still the export trade is in
creasing every year. American fruit
aas known worth from st. Petersburg
10 LIVERPOOL.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
The steuu,suin Trust.


The International Navigation Com
Morgan ship trust and adding the TWEEN
ty-one steamers of this company to
those of the Leylanl and Atlantic
Transport lines, already absorbed by
the Morgan syndicate, the combination
will lave Il fleet of ninety-seyen ships.
This total does not include seven ships
building for the Leylands, four for the
Atlantic Transport and four for the
Red Star line. John ID. Rockefeller,
says the New York World, who is heav-
lily interested in the International Navi-
CATION Company, is said to be behind
Mr.. Morgan in the absorption of the
latter. The steamship combine will be
utilized, IT is declared, for the joint
benefit of the steel, copper and oil
trusts and other industrial combine
tons controlled by the Morgan Rookie
Teller syndicate. The combination is
being perfected, shipping men say,
chiefly to allow the steel trust to figure
with certainty on foreign contracts.
Knowing what future freights will
cost, the trust can consider them MS
known instead of an unknown quanti-
ty in bidding on bridge and railroad
construction in any part of the world.
1t WAS stated that the Morgan Rookie
Teller syndicate organized the steam
ship trust on the understanding that
next winter n bill can be pushed
through Congress which will enable the
foreign-built vessels to come in un.er
the American flag. This will be the
means of augmenting the American
merchant marine by n wholesale and
ready made process, beating the slow
increase that comes by building in do
nestle shipyards. The ship-subsidy
scheme may also enter into the syndi-
Gates calculations
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

We have often seen the advice in
some Of the agricultural columns to
feed the horse before watering him,
but we never had good success in con-
yincing one when he came in from a
drive or days work that he should
wait for drink until after he had
eaten. We never tried very hard be-
cause we thought lie knew better than
thewriters of such paragraphs whether
he was more thirsty than hungry or
not, and we.know that while glass of
water tasted good before meal we did
not care for it after we were through
eating unless the food was too salt.
Now we have report of an English
experiment in which one horse was
given four quarts of oats, and then al
lowed to drink. Soon after lie was
killed, and scarcely one quart of the
oats was found floating in the water
In the stomach, while three quarts had
been washed into the intestines, entire
ly undigested. Another horse was wa
tered before giving him the oats, and
killed after the same lapse of time. All
the oats We're found in the stomach,
and the work of digestion was already
setting in. This may in part account
for the fact we have long known, and
sometimes alluded to, that the grain for
working or fattening animal seems
to do much more good when the larger
part of it is given ut the night feeding.
When we fed grain to our mich cows
In summer we gave 1t only at night,
and we thought it better, because they
digested It better while at rest; but 1t
may have been so for no other reason
than that we watered before feeding
ut night and after feeding in the morn
ing. When the hay or cut corn fodder
was wet little and the ground grain
mixed with it, as in winter, probably
1t made less Observation-Disclosures Cul.
tfyatOr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

The interests of capital and labor are
logically interdependent. and an ugly
blow at one always reacts upon the
other. Fair wages for the men and
honest service by them, with n mutual
avoidance of controversies over non
essentials, constitute policy which
will work admirably for both sides and
the public at large.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
A Point In Piemak,n1.

In making a custard pie remember
that the baking is an important item.
Experience may teach one just the
point at which to interrupt the cook
ing. The best way is to watch the pie
and remove 1t from the oven the mo-
ment the custard reaches the boiling
point. A custard pie is spoiled IL nj.
lowed to boil in the oven.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Cost of Meat ana Butter.


The same feed which is required for
producing one pound Of butter will
make two pounds of gain on the steer.
The Minnesota Experiment Station
found that 100 pounds of grain mixture
with an equal amount of hay and roots
fed to four steers produced 24.19
pounds of gain, and an equal amount
of same food fed to four COWS pro-
duced 1904 pounds of butter. The type
is not of SO much significance with che
steer as with the dairy COW, for the
reason that steer not of good type
may be a large feeder and good die
gester and convert all the food taken
over his own maintenance into gain.
while COW not of the dairy type has
the alternative of converting food
either into milk OF gain, and she may
choose the latter when the owner
wants only the former.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

Every time that Russia bluffs" Eng
land and gains a diplomatic Victory,
says wise observer, certain market
able quantity of prestige is transferred
from one nation to the other. He adds
that trade cannot flourish nor sub
ject races be governed without an am-
pie store of prestige to draw upon at
will. 1t is an interesting fact that the
first but now Obsolete meaning Of pres
tige is illusion, imposture. Unfortu-
nately, the element of trickery in d.
plomacy, whereby national prominence
has been gained throughout the history
Of foreign governments, is by no means
obsolete. @
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Ironing Made Eo.y.

Dry the starched articles perfectly,
then dip them in pail of boiling water
and pass them through the wrlnger
twice. They may then be ironed at
once, or they may be rolled up in a dry
cloth. The fabric may be lroned with
greater ease after being dampened in
this way than when sprinkled In the
usual manner. Turpentine In starch
gives an added whiteness and luster to
the ironed articles. Use one tablespoon
full to quart of starch.-Ladies' Home
journal,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

At the New Jersey station nitrate of
soda when used in relatively small
amounts" has been found to affect
earllness of crops in a marked degree.
In one experiment with beets "for
every dollar invested in nitrate of soda
nearly SO was returned in the increased
value of the crop"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
When Making soup

To leave the soup kettle uncovered
while the soup is boiling is to sacrifice
much of Its most delicate favor, and to
lose that peculiar nutritive and digest
ible property present in dishes cooked
with all their steam tightly closed in
upon them. Cover the soup kettle
steam-tight and boil 1t gently from ono
side If you want good soup.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

man is new thing in antliropclogy.
1t will take a more extended study of
his habits to classify him into species.
The ordinary baboon of commerce, for
instance, is different from the genus
cynocephalus, which has large bare
ca1losities on the buttocks and usually
short tall. with legs of nearly equal
length. 1t will not do to put oil the
shirt-waist men in one species. But
for the present it is enough for the
shirt-waist man to know that he is o
degenerate and belongs on the same
shelf with the tattooed man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

Fill pan two inches deep with
chopped apples. Cover with batter
made of two eggs, one cup Of sugar.
one cup OF milk, and flour enough to
make as thick as pancake dough. Be-
fore pouring on the batter put small
Jumps of butter on the apples and
crate nutmeg over them. Bake one
hour and serve with milk and sugar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Before Brenkfa.t.

A little lemon juice taken in cold
water every morning before breakfast
is the best kind of a medicine for the
woman whose complexion is dull and
yellow and dead. 1t nets upon the skin
by correcting the disorders of the liver.
What folly for girl to dab cosmetics
OH her face In the hope of Kidding 1t Of
Its gallery" cast, when bad liver Is
Mt the root of the trouble!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Almond Iilanc Mnnre,

One and one-quarter ounces Of gela-
tin, one quart of new milk. little rose
water, small blade Of mace. twelve
blanched almonds pounded very fine,
a little lemon peel and sugar to taste
First sonk the gelatin in the milk for
two hours; then simmer altogether TIL
dissolved and strain into n mold. Serve
cold with nice boiled custard or whip
nod cream
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

Herbert E. Carle, OF New York, has
tie singular fad Of marrying his own
wife. Several gentlemen have recently
found themselves in trouble through
their habit of marrying variety of
wives, and several ladies have suffered
annoyance from the law by reason OF
their superiority Of husbands, but Mr.,
and Mrs. Carle's custom of repeatedly
marrying each other is a novelty. Prob.
ably they have sound psychological
reason for their popularity. They have
probably heard Of the aspirations Of
married couples for continuous honey
moons, and have resolved to realize the
apparently impossible. If they marry
often enough there is no reason why
they should not have honeymoon ev-
cry month.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Washing Dishc,oth..

Dlshcloths should be washed after
using IL they are to be kept nice. First
wash in nice lather, then soak in
scalding water, squeeze and dry. The
very incest dishcloth is the old-fash-
toned one of knitted cotton, as this will
wash and wash again and look us good
us new.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Aieau.

Tess-"when met May to-day I had
my new gown on. Naturally expected
her to say something about 1t. but she
pretended not to notice It,"
Jess-Yes. she's an awfully tender.
hearted girl."-Philadelphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Muatard pickle,


One quart each Of small whole Gu
cumbers, large cucumbers sliced, green
tomatoes sliced, and small button
onions. one large caullflower divided
into fowerets, and four green peppers
cut fine. Make brine Of four quarts
of water and one pint of salt; pour
1t over the mixture of vegetables and
let 1t soak twenty-four hours. Heat
just enough to scald 1t, and turn into q
colander to drain. Mix one cup Of -four.
six tablespoonful of ground mustard.
and one tablespoonful Of turlneric with
enough cold vinegar to make smooth
paste, then add one cup of sugar, and
sufficient vinegar to make two quarts
in all. Boil this mixture until 1t thick
ems and is smooth. stirring all the time.
then add the vegetables. and cook until
well heated through.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
snuce piquaute for shad,

Have six tablespoonfuls Of melted
butter, add to 1t three tablespoonfuls Of
lemon juice, and then thicken as 1t
heats, not boils, with two egg yolks.
Add teaspoonful or SO Of chopped
sweet Spanish peppers or pimentos, and
just half dozen small pieces Of fresh
green pepper. Strain the sauce before
serving
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

Place over the fire cupful of shred
ded Goldfish In cold water; let 1t come
to boil and throw AWAY the water;
repeat this process IL the fish is very
salty. Then pour over the fish a. cupful
of cream or rich milk, add butter and
pepper and thicken scantily with -four.
Serve on toast with chopped hard-boil-
ed eggs and minced parsley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26


Although number of Republicans
have come out strongly of late in favor
of the give and take" reciprocity trea-
ties, which are such a red rig to the
greater part of their body, Representa-
tive Babcock of Wisconsin us yet
stands almost alone among Republi-
cans in advocating the removal of the
duty on trust-made articles-and even
Babcock is insincere. Although aware
of the drift of public sentiment in this
direction, Republican Senators and
members of the House are reluctant
to admit even 10 themselves that the
tariff has served its day. Publicly they
refer to the explanations given by Mr..
Schwab and other trust magnates that
the operation of the tariff permits them
to sell abroad only their surplus prod
ucts, such sales being made at mar
row margin of profit, sometimes at n
loss, in order to maintain the home
market, but these arguments fail to
convince even themselves.
Privately they confess that this will
be serious question to face in the
next campaign. 81 can understand"
one of them is quoted MS saying, show
such a condition may exist, and that
perhaps the export business proves re-
munerative in keeping the American
workmen employed all the year, but
lean we explain 1t to the people from
the stump? VIII they not be inclined
to fall back on the fact that the trusts
sell goods abroad, after paying the
ocean freights, for less than they de.
mand for the same goods ut home, and
are able to do this by reason of the
tariff"
These questions and others still more
troublesome are bound to come up and
the time has gone by for the old lying
answers to serve. New lies will have
to be invented by the tariff thieves for
the deception of the tariff FOOLS
Johnstown Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

Melt and stir one-half cup of sugar in
an omelet pan; when light brown, add
two tablespoons water, and stir into
one quart scalded milk. Add six eggs
beaten slightly, one-half teaspoon salt
and one teaspoon vanilla. Strain into
a buttered mold, placed in pan of
warm water and bake thirty minutes
or till firm. When cool. turn out and
pour caramel sauce over it. For the
sauce melt another half cup sugar and
when brown add half cup boiling water
and simmer ten minutes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Improved Whitewash.

In cleaning house II n little blueing
is put in the whitewash. your rooms
will look much winter A good way to
make paper stick is to get a little pow
dered glue and mix with the paste.
This is especially valuable In paper
ing kitchen, us the steam SO often
causes the paper to come loose.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
A hardy Acknowlegment.

Wife, never knew any one that was
SO indisposed to action as you are. I
don't believe you were ever in a. hurry
N your life.
Husband-You are wrong. madam.
You seem to forget the time when /
proposed TO you.-Richmond Dispatch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Rhubnrb.

If the first hot water with which rhu-
barb is covered is drained on after
standing ten minutes, the acidity will
be lessened. Rhubarb is richer baked
than stewed. Make enough slrup Of
graduated sugar to reach halfway up
the sides of the dish; cover and bake
till tender, then remove the cover, and
let set in the oven ten minutes longer.
If for pie or tarts, thicken the sirup
slightly with cornstarch, season with
little cinnamon, fill deep baked
shell, spread thick meringue over the
top, and set in the oven to yellow.
Serve very cold.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

When we are in school we speak Of
ourselves as men," When we have
had practical experience In the world
we speak of ourselves as zone of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26

For these, make paste of fuller's
earth and water, to which a few drops
of ammonia have been added. Spread
on the stains, and leave to dry. Brush
of with clean brush when thorough.
ly dry. If the stain is very bad the
process may need repeating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Lnmpy Jaw.


The malady commonly known as
lumpy jaw is caused by fungous
germ, writes a stockman. 1t makes
its growth on weeds and grass of low
land, taking the form of mildew, which
grows up in spores filed with number
less seeds. These are taken into the
animals mouth with grass and food
and there commence their deadly work.
Animals are most readily infected
with these germs when cutting their
teeth, the fungi getting into the in
famed tissue and thence into the blood.
They start an abscess, not necessarily
in the jaw, but generally there. Pus
forms and discharges, drops on the
grass or food eaten by others Of the
herd and, being full of germs, spreads
the disease from one to another. After
the pasture has been affected with
these germs 1t should be plowcd and
cropped for two or three years. These
germs can be killed in the animal's
body by careful treatment of 1h
drains of iodide Of potash for 1000
pound animal, once a day for four
days, then twice day for four days
and then once day for four days.
Rest one week, and then repeat treat
ment. Keep the animal in the barn
all the time, and give iodide of potash
in the drinking water. The above rem
edy will exterminate the disease, but
If the jawbone has become honey
combed and the teeth loose in the jaw
1t will not take away the lump. All
cattle having the disease should be
kept apart from the rest of the herd,
and the milk from such COWS should
| not he used.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-26
Divided Courts.

HiVtNei NOuftos
'@These opinions" says the Boston
Herald in commenting on the recent ac-
ton of the Supreme Court, have be-
come part of the historical record of
the nation. They will be subject to dis
cussion and review for years. and per-
haps for generations, to come. But 1t
is proper to express regret that the
decision appears to have been reached
in each case by bare majority. Re-
membering what happened in the legal
tender cases, 1t is open to doubt wheth-
err the Judgment of yesterday will be
accepted MS final"
A comment like this Is deeply signifi-
cant-and suggestive. There is a great
deal more respect for decision Of a
court that Is unanimous, or npproxi-
mately so, than for one which becomes
the supreme law of the land Shy a
scratch" When the dissenters are men
of equal ability with the bare major
ity," and as profound In learning, the
thoughtful citizen feels MS If n great
point in government had been decided
by process not much more impressive
than the flip of II penny.
On what slender threads do hang
some of the cardinal principles of our
system. The Supreme Court of the
United States has powerful veto on
Congress and the executive There arc
nine judges, and In an important case
each one arrives at conclusion by a
different route. judicial minds are not
able to agree on grave propositions.
Sometimes conclusions are arrived at
by so close vote That the result may
be practically obtained through the
rartlality of Judge for the appointing
power that placed him on the bench.
We cannot hope, though, to be perfect
even in our great republic. Lawyers,
like doctors, will differ, aud the Su.
preme Court cannot be prevented from
becoming a debating society.
When. however. there are SO many
surprises from the bench. perhaps
there should be surcease of the sport
i've comment on the uncertainty of the
American jury.-Cincinuati ENQUIRER.