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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22
Hog Notes.

A SOW that does not prove good
mother should be discarded.
Change the bedding of the sows reas-
onsbly often.
The boars should have abundant ex-
ercise and q good variety of food.
There is no possible advantage in
permitting more than one service.
Never breed to an animal that has
developed bad disposition.
A vicious SOW will, as . rule, produce
pigs having the same faults.
The value of SOW as breeder does
not consist of her prolificness alone
quality is also an item.
The chief evils resulting from in.
breeding are debility, weakness of con-
stitution and infertility.
When several sows are kept 1t is quite
an item so far as can be done to have
them farrow as near together as pos
sible.
The animals selected for breeding
purposes should be fed and cared for. so
as to produce most thrifty habits.
The normal condition of animals is
more or less affected by the changes Of
the temperature and results from the
same feeding are varied.
So far as can be done, arrange the
hog troughs 80 that the hogs cannot get
their feet in them.
All stock will thrive better and grow
faster If they are not compelled to carry
heavy load Of fat.
The early breeding invariably stunts
the growth and prevents the proper de-
velopment of the frame.
Usually there is more danger in cas-
trating an extremely fat pig than q
poor one.
When young pig becomes too fat
the heart is one of the llrst organs to
suffer.
The most popular breed of hogs is
that for which early maturity and good
size are claimed
In selecting the breeding stock select
those from dams that are regular breed.
ers.
The evenness and regularity of the
feeding mark the degree of success In
putting hogs for market.
If there is any coarseness on either
side let it be on the side of the SOW
rather than the boar.-Farmer's Tri-
bune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22

1t is alleged that taxidermists are
careless in the mounting Of owls. In
museums and elsewhere our wise eyed
friends are set up with three toes in
front Of and one behind the perch on
which they are seated. One who has
observed the habits of the hooters
maintains that this Is incorrect and
that no living owl ever places three
toes in front Of his perch. How 10
this New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22
",

General Miles is an historic character,
who did not come by chance to his ex-
alted position and the contrast between
his conduct since the censure and the
style of the censure is enough to wholly
account for the presidents notice of
of public feeling over it.-Sioux City
Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22

DR.. Price-Your husbands trouble is
melancholia. Now, you'd help him ma
terially If you'd only arrange some
pleasant surprise for him.
Mrs. Sharpe know! know! I'll
tell him you said he needn't bother
about paying your bill till he feels like
it.-Philadelphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22

How long has the minister been
preaching?" whispered the stranger
who had wandered into the church and
sat down away back.
"About thirty years, believe" re-
piled the other occupant of the pew.
''That being the case" rejoined the
stranger. 81 guess III stay. He must
be nearly ne."-Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22
str.nr. M,..pprehen,,ou.

Borus-How do you like that last po-
em Of mine?
Naggus-First rate. It's so restful,
80 soothing. don't you know.
Borus-Restful! Great Scott. man!
It's an epic!
Naggus-Good heavens! thought it
was a lullaby!-Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22
Insurance at Cost.

M. E. blalr. Secretary of the Delaware County
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co., and County
agent for the Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance
Co. will be at Fred Blair's office In Manchester.
Saturday afternoon Of each week. 2itf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22
UuRallant.

A Marysville schoolma'am was teach
Ing her class the mysteries Of gram
mar.
Now, Johnny" said she. sin what
tense do ! speak when l say. 4 am
beautiful?"
The little fellow answered quick as
a wink, @The past."-Kansas City Jour
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22
Got HI. Price

0OV f1kB t-EICGs s
Away over on the east side Of the
city," said New Yorker, '4ies the
shop Of well known butcher, who
rejoices in the euphonious and sug-
gestive name Of -Four Cent Miller
He sells meat in smallest quantity to
his customers, and. as the coin of the
realm in that locality is principally
conspicuous by its absence, there is
constant effort to beat him down in
price. The other day Miller and a
would be customer all but came to
blows over pound or SO of pork chops,
and the discussion finally eliminated
in Miller irntely demanding:
"Well, why don't you go to Smith
"a rival butcher) II you can get them
cheaperY
Because explained the customer.
Smith hasn't got any,
"tOh! said Miller. is that so? Well.
when haven't got any my price will
be cents, too. but while have they
cost Z cents. See?
'"The customer saw and purchased"
New York Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22
An Eveni.s can,

II called on Perkins last evening"
remarked Mr.. Brown.
Did you have a pleasant timer In
quired Mrs. Brown.
Very. Perkins was beating his
wife when went in.''
"What?"
II say Perkins was beating his wife,
but Of course he stopped when 1 came
In"
"Well, should hope So"
II begged him to go on, but he said
some other time would do just as
we'll"
You begged him to go on?"
"Why, yes. I didn't want to spoil
the fun, you know"
"Oh. you brute! Do you mean to say
that you could have looked calmly on
while he beat his wifeY'
i"Certainly. Why notY'
~ thought you had at least spark
of manhood left. l suppose you will
be beating me next"
Eyes; think could II you would
play cribbage with me-"
"Play cribbage?"
Eyes; that Is what Perkins and his
wife were doing."-London Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22
Our Business Directory.
noLLlsrea LumeEe co.

r UMBER and all kinds of building materials,
" Posts and Coal. Corner of Delaware and
Madison streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22

THEsURE WAY TO CALIFORNIA.
You can go to California in a through
Tourist car, which leaves Cedar Rapids
every Tuesday at $40 p. M, via b., q.
r. & N. Ry. Our rates are as low as
via any other route and the service
first-class in every respect.
If you are thinking of making the
trip, do not fail to secure your berths
ahead through any agent Of this COM
pany.
JNo. G. FARMER,
A. Il. p. Il I. A.
b., q. r. & N. Ry.
44w23. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22
TOILET SOAPS.

Have you choice? You will find II here. If yo,
haven't favorite let US make your choice for yol
scented and unscented soaps at the prices you wan
10 pay.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-22

House For Rent.
A good house situated on Franklin street Just
south of my residence. now occup al by Burton
Clark. Jos. HUTCHINSON.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-07

one serious defect. The superstitious
say that this stone occasionally devel-
ops black spots. which are infallible
signs of impending misfortune. When
black spot appears in a carbuncle
owned by Hindu, he loses no time in
presenting 1t to someone for whom he
cherishes a secret aversion. He thus
passes the stone with its unlucky spot
on to where he thinks 1t will do the
most good, or evil.
AS to the cats eye, so potent a
charm against sickness Is this gem
considered by Orientals. that the loss
OF comulsory parting with one is view
ed as little short of personal calamity.
More than this, the cats eye is sup
posed to endow its possessor with sec
ond sight. so that he can perceive and
checkmate the evils of his enemies Be
this as IL may, a fine cats eye, when
surrounded by brilliants, is a magnifi-
cent ornament, and the only reason one
can assign to its meeting with less IA
vor In the West than the East Is that
1t is too often confused with the worth
less Chinese pebble sold under the same
name.
For $4,000 you can purchase a fair
ly large perfect diamond, and for the
same sum even rubies and emeralds at
their present high value are within
your reach. And $25. 900 was the price
paid by the Nizam OF Hydrabad a few
years ago for the cats eye which
adorns his state turban. True, Ii is
a matchless specimen and as large as
a pigeons egg; but 1t serves to show
that cats eyes have some right to be
classed as among gems of the first or
der
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-07
CUPID AND ~ REAL PANAMA
By HARLE OREN CUMMINS.

cle." and when he came away he
could tell time only by the sun. No one
would have guessed that. however. as
he strutted along in his light gray
homespun and real Panama.
With something of a touch of re-
morse Stebson remembered one day
that he hadn't seen Her for nearly a
month. That night he arrayed him
self In all his elegance and took car
up the old familiar street,
When he was ushered into the parlor
he found Her in an earnest tete-a-tete
with one Graham Now, he had never
liked Graham, who was always snoop-
ing around. as Stebson expressed 1t.
She greeted him as cordially as ever
complimented him on how we'll he was
looking. and asked him IL he had been
away. Then she started TO introduce
him to Graham,
II want you to meet Mr.. Stebson,
Arthur. she said; "he is an old friend
OF ours"
Arthur! Stebson felt a little cold
wave start at the joining of his collar
TO the neckband of the real madras
shirt and travel down his spine.
But there was something worse to
follow. As the young lady raised her
hands in the midst of an animated de-
scription of a recent upset she and
Arthur" had had whiie canoeing,
Stebson saw on the fatal finger a SPAR
king jewel.
He made some sort of conversation
for little while longer. then he babe
them good-by and walked away, feel
ing weak and dizzy. He thought over
the events of the past month since he
had last seen Her. and gradually he
traced his present position back direct
ly TO certain purchase that he had
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-07

nificantly toward a group that was
hurrying toward them. there comes
a passle now. S'pose you tell me your
name so can do the talkin'.'
Hamp glanced sideways at Sam;
but Sam was looking straight ahead
and did not appear to see him. Still,
In spite of the gravity of the face. he
was conscious of a slow, convuisive
wink, apparently directed at a turkey
buzzard floating in the distance.
I'm Hamp, for short" he said, an
swering both the man and the wink:
''Hamp Paddleford, altogether. My
friend here is Sam Pollock. An well
be glad to jine in your lection an 9TH
er business. We come down Jest to be
neighborly."
Good, good for you." cried the man,
slapping Hamp between the shoulders.
You're the right sort. My name 6
Thompson-Bill Thompson-an' that's
my house right ahead, the big one.
Now for the introducin'."
During the next half hour Hamp
passed from one group to another,
soon establishing himself as an open
hearted, good-natured fellow who was
ready to make friends. And his char
acter was saved from under gentle
ness by the story of the negro's cap
ture, which followed him everywhere.
At length man stood up in a wa
gon body and began to talk, and the
scattered groups closed in, Hamp and
Sam in the very front. And to all
appearance there were none more in
terested than they in the fate of the
school house and court house and jail,
and in the selection of suitable COM
mittees and town officials But though
their hands and voices were always
a nd
used in judicious seconding of the
popular sentiment.
In time the office of sheriff was
reached, and. as bad been the case
with the other offices, it was to be de-
cided upon by the popular and easy
method of showing hands. Those of
Hamp and Sam had been in the air
most of the time: but now when the
name of Bill Thompson was called,
they rose a little quicker and their
voices went little higher. But as the
noise began to subside, Bill Thompson
himself was heard speaking.
Sorry, boys" he said, "but I've got
to decline. You know how I'm fixed
Got more work than any two men
ought to do. an you know a sheriff
needs time of his own. Get somebody
less busy"
There were a few moments of con-
sultation, then some one called lake
Potterl"
mo, no, boys" came a hoarse voice
from some where on the other side;
I'm like Bill Thompson, got too much
work. Try agin.'
"Hamp Paddlefordl" cried Bill
Thompson suddenly. He's the man we
want. Why didn't we think of him be-
fore? He caught the niger an he's
big enough an quick enough to catch
anything. Hamp Paddleford's the
man.
"Hamp Paddleford!" "Hamp Pad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-07
RUBIES AND
DIAMONDS
GROW SCARCE
With the Working Out of Mines
and the Close Fist of the Dia-
mond Trust, Costly Jewels
Grow Few and Costlier.

Every year sees the price of emer-
aids and rubies rise higher owing to
the working out of some of the few
mines where these gems are found
There are diamonds aplenty, but the
De Beers syndicate manages to hold
the price to it's present hight, and 1t
Is not likely that the great diamond
trust will ever be broken. What, then,
is the world of ordinary folk to do for
gems?
Eventually. jewelers. say, the public
must come to a proper appreciation of
the worth of the so-called inferior
stones. These are much priced in 9TH
er countries. IL there Is one part of
the world which might justly be said
to have a right to decide matters
where precious stones are concerned, it
should be the Orient, their first home,
where they are loved and understood
as they never can be In the Western
world. The verdict of the East is in
favor of number of Jewels which
rarely find their way to the windows
OF first-class dealer in this country.
Chief among the neglected stones,
the day of which in the Orient seems
to be in fair way of dawning at last
are alexandrites, white and pink cats
eyes, carbuncIes end Ceylon rubies
OF these gems few really fine speci-
mems find their way to the American
market. and such as are seen are gem
orally in crude or inappropriate set
tings. The result is that these stones
do not appear to the best advantage,
and so have met with less public ia
vor than they deserve.
Take, for instance, the alexandria,
which possesses the remarkable quail
ity of changing it's color from a green
ish yellow in the day time to a glow
ing red at night When encircled with
diamonds 1t forms a beautiful orna-
ment, and can be set effectively in gyp-
sy rings, with emeralds or sapphires.
To the superstitiously inclined the
alexandria should appeal strongly.
Orientals hold that II not only protects
the wearer from footpads, but that
those troubled with insomnia can OBJ
tain a good nights rest by gazing In
tentiy upon the stone after II has
changed color. The pink and white
sapphires are more highly priced in
Eastern countries than the familiar
blue variety. because they preserve
better their lustre and color at night.
In fact, the white sapphire sheds such
bri1lianey by artificial light that II re-
quires an expert 10 distinguish IL from
sapphires are seldom offered for sale
out Of the Orient.
The carbuncie is another gem which
Oriental jewellers set artistlcally to-
gether with moOnst0Des. IN bracelets
and girdlee OF gold hlaeree work II
does not usually require the pocket
book OF a millionaire 20 become the
possessor ~ one 81 these ornaments,
but when the stones are of the purest
quality they may be costly. A girdle
~ cArbunciee and moon stones NJ the
possession of Queen Alexandra II yal-
usd ~ $1,000
To many psople the earbuncle has
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-07

Strenuous" but 1t Is in this fashion
that the famous beaten biscuits have
made their reputation. Then form
into small round biscuits, stick with
a fork and bake in a moderate oven
for twenty or twenty-five minutes.
They should be brown on top. white
as snow inside, and have slight crack
at the sides.
Southern Egg Bread-For one Or
binary loaf allow one teacupful of
meal, two eggs, one cupful OF butter
milk, half a cupful of sweet milk, one
tablespoonful of melted butter, one
teaspoonful of salt, and half tea
spoonful of baking soda. Pour two
good tablespoonfuls of boiling water
over the meal and stir well. Then add
the salt, buttermilk, sweet milk, butter
and eggs beaten separately until very
light. Lastly, dissolve the soda in a
little boiling water stir in thoroughly,
and again beat the mixture and pour
into deep pan. Bake In a moderate
oven and serve hot in the dish in
which it is cooked.
White Fruit Cake-Dark fruit cake
is familiar to all households, but this
more delicate receipt is not SO well
known. 1t is highly recommended.
Rub one-half pound of the best butter
and one pound of sugar to a. cream.
Add II to one pound of sifted flour
ana Ine whites OF Twelve eggs De9IS0
stiff. Flavor with one wineglassful of
brandy and one grated nutmeg Stir
in one teaspoonfuI of baking powder,
and when the cake is well beaten,
add one pound of citron cut into
shreds. one pound Of blanched and
quartered almonds and one pound of
grated cocanut. Stir all lightly to-
gether and pour into a creased Turks
head PAM Bake In a moderate oven.
Easy Cake-This cake, as its name
implies, can be quickly and readily
made 1t will be found very palatable.
To be at its best 1t should be eaten
fresh, but not warm. Sift together
one and one-helf cupsful of flour, one
cupful of sugar. and one heaping tea
spoonful Of baking powder Fill
half pint cup one-third full Of melted
butter. Add II to the unbeaten eggs and
fill the cup with milk. Stir all into
the sifted -four and beat for a moment.
Bake In shallow pans.
Maple Mousse-This unusual Ice IS
delicious and amply worth a trial
In common with all mousses, II
requires no turning Of the freezer
and. consequently, involves only
slight amount Of labor. To one quart
OF cream allow the yolks OF three
eggs and one cup OF maple syrup.
Whip the cream IN a bowl until thick,
and beat the eggs and syrup IN an
other bowl until well blended. Then
add them 20 the cream a little at
time. whipping steadily the while.
Pour into the can OF the freezer, pack
IN ice and salt and let stand for three
hours,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-07

Nearly every one of the big clubs of
the country has made some special
receipt famous. The chef regards 1t
as his especial pride and JOY. and TO
dine at the club, If you are a stranger,
is to be called upon to admire the gas
tronomic pet of the establishment.
For the woman who likes variety,
who has mastered the abe of house
keeping and wants to win a little repu-
tatioh for having the knack" or GER
tain unusual dishes, here are a few
suggestions: The first of them is
club receipt made famous by the Lo
tos Club of New York. 1t is not
difficult TO make and is most tooth
some and delicate. The other re-
ceipts are all we'll worth a trial, too,
and are not common.
Lotos Club Sauce Ito be served with
fish or cold meaO--To one quart bot
tie of tomato catsup, allow ten sha-
lots, one bunch of chervil, a small
bunch of chives, a teaspoonful of
Worcestershire sauce, a dash of to-
basco sauce, and one half pint of vine
gar. Chop the shalots. the chervile
and the chives very fine; then add
them to the other ingredients and beat
all well together until you have a
smooth mixture. Pour into bottles
and use as required. The relish will
be found particularly piquant and
toothsome. This cause has a perma-
nent place on the bill of fare of the
Lotos Club.
Maryland Beaten Biscuit-Sift one
quart of flour with one teaspoonful of
salt. blend thoroughly with one table,
spoonful of lard and mix into a very
stiff dough. with equal parts of sweet
milk and water. Knead for five min
utes, then beat hard and continuously
for thirty minutes. or until very soft
and smooth. This sounds somewhat
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-07

dleford!" Hes the man we want!"
yelled the crowd. "Hoorayl"
Ramps hand had gone up instinct
lively at the first sign of a name being
called. Now it dropped abruptly. and
he stood there with eyes and mouth
wide open, amazed. dazed.
Whats it mean. Sam?" he whis-
pered hoarsely. BE they foolin'?"
"Shet up, you fool! Sam snapped.
Don't give yourself away now. No,
they amt foolin'; though you needn't
hold up a hand to vote for yourself.
Great snakes!" with a low. hilarious
ohuckle which was wholly lost in the
yelling of the voters: ut beats any
thing 1 ever heard Of Well take
dozen bosses stead of just two. You're
to be the sheriff who'll go off in search
of yourself. Ho! no! Bet dollar you
don't catch yourself, Hamp!"
But Hamp did not notice. did not
ever hear. Ills eyes were still blinking
at the crowd, his mouth was still open.
He heard vaguely, II nominate Hamp
Paddleford to be sheriff." and a little
later, "Hamp Paddleford is voted
sheriff, to go in Office to-day"
Then he felt Bill Thompson's hand
upon his shoulder, and heard his big,
bluff voice saying:
Congratulate you, Paddleford. It's
a good job for a man who amt drove
with work-you amt drove, be your"
anxiously.
''N-no, not very" Hamp answered
mechanically.
"Then it's all right" in relieved
voice. 1.-The job'll turn you in seven
or eight hundred dollars, mebbe a
thousand. And it would be better If
you could come an live in our village;
hA !. 4
mo"
Wants to be though" Sam grinned.
Good. Bring her right down to-
morrow if you can. know nice lit
tie cottage all furnished that can be
got. Come to my house first an let
me help you get started"
"But l don't" Hamp began. when
Sam nudged him sharply.
Ramps all broke up" he apollo
gized to Bill Thompson; him an me
jest come here through neighborliness,
an never dreamed Of no office nor
nothin'. Hamp's mighty BACKYARD
bout presumin,."
When Thompson left ne drew Hamp
aside. Look here, man." he expostu-
lated; don't you go to hintin nothln'
away. It's the biggest plum that ever
fell into two mems mouths, an we can
make our cussed fortunes IL we only
DO things on the quiet"
But a new expression had been
coming into Hamp's eyes.
you low us all straight an sure"
be asked slowly; that I'm 20 BE- sher-
IN for good an ail2"
Course"
Hamp drew a long, deep, wonder
ing breath, a breath which reached
down 10 some germ ~ honesty and
ambition that lay beyond the influence
81 Coon Fist