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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Repeated Trials of Crops.

Every farmer who has tried the plan
knows that he frequently fails to get
a satisfactory crop of some grain or
vegetable. and does not always sue
coed in getting stand of the crops
sown for stock. This is often the case
with crimson clover. and sometimes
with the COW pea and with alfalfa.
Several recent communications from
correspondents who have adopted the
suggestion offered in this column re-
garding alfalfa state that they tried
the plan. but did not get satisfac-
tory stand, and hence would give 1t
up. This is wrong, as the writer can
testify. for on several occasions he has
failed to get satisfactory stand with
out any apparent cause for the fall
ure except in one instance, when the
seed was poor.
On the other hand. other sowings
have brought good stands, and addi-
tional trials on the same land where
previous failures had been made re-
suited in success. II tests on small
plots show that certain crops can be
grown on the farm. one ought not to be
discouraged at single failure. espe-
cially with such a crop as alfalfa,
which promises SO much to the Amer
lean farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Speakinp Italics.

A piece of parliamentary repartee
quite as good as the famous retorts in
the House of Commons and our Con-
gress comes from New England uni
versity. Two students, ranged against
each other in debate, grew very warm
and took to commenting on each
others oratorical manner. One of
them spoke with much emphasis, let
ting the stress of his voice fall eX-
plosively OH certain passages.
His opponent opened his speech by
saying, my friend on the negative
thinks to win this debate by speaking
exclamation marks and italics"
The other could do nothing at the
moment to turn the laugh which this
speech raised, burt when his turn came
he "got back" at his opponent with
this retort:
MY friend on the affirmative says l
speak italics. ! should say that he
uses italics in the way they are used
in the English Bible, not to emphasize,
but to mark what is not original and
inspired"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Economy ON tho Farm.

Economy on the farm is only possible
when all work together in harmony.
This refers not only to the outside de-
partment, but also to the harmonious
working of the household with this
department.. 1t is possible for the
housewife to practice little economies
which in turn more than leak away in
the extravagances on the farm. While
1T is a good plan to practice economy,
yet health should never be sacrificed
for the dollars, neither should the edu-
cation of children be neglected for the
mere purpose of laying up bank ac-
count. 1t is never n good plan to plant
more than can be properly cared for, as
there is sure to be some waste from
this practice. Where it is possible it is
recommended that the money borrow
ing practice should be INDUCED in to a
very slight extent, as it generally re-
suits in extravaganza in the end,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
A CONDITION.
lx3Rs7 HEN I'm grown-up man, as
! w big as father. l shall marry
!, ~ - 1,n,,p cupo,oond nau.. x,.,.h
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

l0Rn HEN I'm grown-up man, as
!. MXW big as father. l shall marry
you." announced Roger. with
all the assurance Of IL years.
1! perhaps l shan't want to marry
you.Y said Marcella, who, although two
years younger than her would-be hus-
band, saw no reason why she should
not have some choice In the matter.
Perhaps shall marry Dicky Blair. +"
che added.
70. ella, you promised mel"
i II change my mind IL 1 like" re-
tort mis- true daughter Of Eve; .'aud
you must learn to do lots Of things
that Dicky can do IL you want me to
choose you instead of him."
what sort of things?" asked Roger,
lanxiously.
well. whistle tunes, for one thing,
FOR dolly and me to dance to, and cut
lfares out Of corks. and-and-O, heaps
Iof things"
II can WHISTLE" said the boy. Ills
tent! and a faint piping came from his
lips.
"Poohw snubbed Marcella, chats
nothing. Whistle proer tunes loudly,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18

their wild state they saw no necessity
for clothes and consequently were in
yariably nearly naked. Their form (of
religion, in common with many of the
nations in South and Central America,
was one of fire worship.
When the French, Spanish and En-
glish conquered and occupied the An
titles they tried to enslave the Caribs.
This they found impossible of accom-.
plishment, SO they began the other
method, determination. Gradually the
Caribs yielded before the superior races
and in one island after another they
disappeared.
During the years when the Euro
peans were struggling to place it in
subsection, the Carib race was under
going constant changes. Intermarry-
ing with fugitive black slaves and al
lowing n iargon mixture of the French,
English and Spanish languages to creep
In among them, they steadily lost much
Of their former originality
Finally, after long and bloody con-
tentions in which savage cunning and
primitive weapons endcavored to cope
with the white mans gunpowder and
strategy, the Caribs, reduced to Il mere
handful, disappeared save in their last
stronghold, the island of st. Vincent.
This iSland-the Spaniards had not
deemed worth the cost of conquest and
the English. when they took possession,
gave the Caribs small reservation in
the mountains. Here they We're allowed
to live unmolested, in u state of semi
savage independence.
For many years these people formed
the most interesting part of the popll-
lation of ST. Vincent. Their homes were
little huts of primitive construction and
their custom and appearance retained
many traits of their previous wildness.
The white man had prevailed upon
them, however. to don wearing apparel
to some extent, and they had learned to
occupy themselves with small farming
and fruit growing. Their principal &C.
cupation was baskct-making, ut which
they were marvelously proficient. One
of their products in this line was Il
basket whose strands were so Skillfully
woven that it could be used as recep-
tacle for water.
These Caribs of st. Vincent, although
known as black Caribs, owing to their
mixture with the negroes, We're nearer
the original type than any other de-
scendants of the race. In Honduras
there is branch of the tribe, but SO de-
generate is it that it is scarcely recog-
niZable.
1t is said that an early prophet of
these people gave voice to a prediction
that the race would one day be de-
stroyed by the fire-god whom they wor-
slipped. Surely, in the torrent of death
that flowed from the fiery mouth of
Soufriere, this prophecy was most am
ply fulfilled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Treating Rot in Peache 9.


The brown rot of peaches Is generally
familiar to growers of this fruit, but
many are careless in Kidding their or
chards Of the pest, probably because
they do not appreciate the damage the
fungous growth does. The illustration
fairly shows how the mummified
peache look when attacked with this
disease. Not only is the fruit attacked
by this disease. but the twigs are also
affected, and the growth Is much more
formidable during damp growing sea-
son than dry one.
1t seems unnecessary to say that
much of the trouble from this difficulty
could be avoided; that is, the disease
might be checked, If these mummltied
specimens were picked from the trees
before the buds appear in the spring.
As with most fungous diseases of
fruit trees, this brown rot may be large
" overcome by spraying. 1t would oc-
cupy too much space to go into the de-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Dairy Notes.

See that each COW eats her food
clean.
Cows fed on rich food make rich ma
.nure.
Better five COWS on full feed than ten
on scant rations.
Try an increase in lations before con-
demning COW.
Skill in feeding Will make vast DIFF
ference in the profits.
II butter is overworked 1t will show
an oily or greasy look.
Do not let the cream get thick sour;
churn when slightly acid.
A good separator does wonderfully
close skimmlDg II intelligently han
died.
One essential to success in dairylng
is COW fitted for special purpose.
Fall and winter calves will make
fully rs good dairy cows us spring
calves.
Rich food will make rich milk and
rich milk will make the most cream
and butter.
In dairying especially, economy of
land means the fewest acres and the
most COWS.
One of the best ways to Judge =
cows worth Is to milk her: the result
will usually be more satisfactory.
Much Of the butter made on the farm
loses much of its value before reaching
market by Improper handling.
orto :,
is not desirable to lay too much ntress
on having a good beef animal too.
There is no complicated work about
making gilt-edged butter, II one will
only follow the right principles In the
art.
A pound of butter can be produced so
as to give better profit than n quart
of milk. IL proper management is
given.
A thorough washing with a warm.
weak solution of salsoda, followed by a
hot water bath. will effectively clean
metal milk vessels.
During the summer considerable care
must be exercised. as the cream being
a little too warm or Il trihe too acid
will injure the quality of the butter.
1t is often found that the animal Civ
ing the most milk is not the one that
gives the most butter faf. A smaller
yield of milk with a higher per cent
of butter fat may make the COW the
real leader of the herd.
1t is often that the color of the but
ter is injured to a more or less extent
by too much working. The force ap-
piled breaks the globules and exposes
the hard. white stearine and margarine
in their centers. which is on their
ppter parts when they are whole,
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posed to all those evil things that no
body approves, hut it is very careful
not to commit itself to any definite
opinion upon details. To the disinter-
ested reader the platform appears
highly successful effort to say nothing
In particular in way to give no Of
fense-Philadeiphia Times.
Our American Democracy.
Senator Bailey's offered amendment
to the army bill was beaten by vote
Of Is to %. Nevertheless the amend
ment expressed the Democratic spirit
of the people Of this republic.
Senator Bailey's amendment provid-
ed that no part of the army appro-
priation should be expended in defray-
Ing the expenses of any one attending
upon the coronation of hereditary
ruler. If we send special embassy,
military and civil. to the coronation of
King Edward Of England, Senator
Bailey argued, as the American has
been arguing ever since the kowtowing
expedition to England has been pro-
posed, we shall be bound to send
special embassy to the coronation of
every monarch hereafter to be crown
ed. or else affront the nation from
which We withhold the attention.
The monarchies of Europe send no
special embassies over to us to partici-
pate in the Inauguration of our Presi-
dents. The right of Mr.. Roosevelt to
appoint any ambassador, special or
other, without the consent of the SEN
ate, was questioned by a number of
Senators. Mr.. Bailey, failing to amend
the army bill. has offered resolution
declaring 1t contrary to the policy of
the United States to accredit to any
foreign government an ambassador
specially to represent the United
States at the coronation of any heredi-
tary monarch. That is sound Ameri-
can doctrine. 1t is good, plain, DEM
ocratic common sense.
1t is evident that we are not to be
spared the inconsistent absurdity of
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid in white satin knee
breeches making obeisance to the Brit
ish throne. but at least the American
Congress ought to insist that the spec
tacle shall not be made precedent
Chicago American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Hoar,s Plea for humanity.

Senator Hoar's mastery appeal for
humanity in the Philippines debate can
only be answered by his Republican as.
sociates with a plea for national sci.
fishness and brutality. His speech
rings with real patriotism as Foraker's
rings with the false. And we believe
that the sentiments expressed by the
eloquent sage from Massachusetts are
those of the great majority of the
American people. The Republican men
on horseback will do well to heed this
warning from one who has devoted his
life to that party.-Toledo Bee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18

large enough to admit the tubes into
the pail and are not attached to them.
The plan seems to be the most feasible
Of any Of the devices for The purpose of
excluding foreign substances from the
milk pail. 1t is very important that all
deleterious substances he kept from the
milk pail in any way that can be EN-
ployed consistent with economy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18

The recent volcanic upheavals in the
West indies the horrors of whose re-
suits are hardly conceivable, have done
more than convert rich lands into beds
of burning lava, populous districts into
desolate wastes and send some 10000
souls into eternity. Through the agency
of their all-powerful onslaughts, Il race
Of people has become extinct. The last
remnant of the ~Caribs, who once held
sway over the greater part of the West
Indies, has been wiped from the face
of the earth.
In a small valley near the slopes of
the volcano Soufrierc, on the island of
st. Vincent, dwelt the last little band
of Caribs. While st. Pierre was yet
writing in agony, Soufrere belched
forth its fiery wrath and the lives Of
the entire colony in the valley were cut
short in the twinkling of an eye.
The Caribs We're once n powerful and
numerous race of aboriginal, red In
dians, inhabiting the north coast of
South America and the nearby islands.
They were fierce and war-like race,
relentless and cruel in battle and We're
almost continually at war with the less
aggressive tribes of the neighboring
islands. They We're n well-built and
muscular people, expert in the use of
the bow and arrow, and skilled in wa
tercraft. They cruised about the waters
of the Caribbean Sea in long, light
boats, capable of carrying fifty men,
and succeeded in establishing them
selves on nearly every island of the
Antilles.
The Caribs were addicted to canni-
balism. In fact the word "cannihal"
seems to have been corrupt derivation
of "carib." They not only ate human
flesh to appease hunger, but had a Pc
culiar custom of drying the limbs Of
distinguished enemies whom they had
killed in battle, and of preserving them
to be passed around for eating at spe-
cial occasions as n sort Of ceremony. In
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18

tails of this disease here and tell how
to combat 1t, hence the reader, If a
peach-grower, wherever located, is adj
vised to send a request to the director
of the Georgia Experiment Station, To-
Gated at Experiment Station Postottice,
Ga. If not resident Of Georgia,
send n 2-cent stamp for the bulletin ind
ask for Bulletin No. so.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18

Republican harmony in Missouri is
not recognizable without label. And
no sooner does Republican organ af-
fix the label to the alleged article than
one Of the factionists promptly tears
is off and proceeds to make rough
house rougher. This seems like a
comedy to the outsider, but It is a
notwithstanding tragedy to the vendetta
party.-St. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
A Valuable pub,ic omc,.,

The American people have faith and
confidence in General Miles. Every
thing which he has said and done, in
curing in the saying and In the doing
the enmity of the Republican admins
tration, has been amply justified, and
he stands before the American people
to-day as one Of the most valuable
public men that has ever had the op-
portunity of serving them in emergen-
cies.-Omaha World-Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18

snubbed me one day and said you
wouldn't marry any one who couldn't
whistle better than Dicky Blair. l can
fulfill that condition. think, but not
the other of being .awfully rich.'"
Marcella smiled.
what horribly avaricious child
must have been!" she said. but the
little girl In the wood had yet third
condition. Don't you remember? She
said she would only marry some one
She"
The man looked at her eagerly.
Loved awfully," she finished, and
Roger knew that Mr.. Penderton would
never have another chicago
Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Little Pith in tic Platform,

Any one who looked for light and
leading to the Ohio Republican plat
form is likely to be disappointed. 1t is
pre-eminently a platform that points
with pride. 1t is proud of everything
the Republican party has done, in
Guiding prosperity, which is entirely
its doing, or the doing of Ohio men In
particular. 1t is in favor of every
thing that everybody wants and is op-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18

There is always more or less COM
plant regarding the bloatlng of cows
during the first weeks after they have
been turned out to pasture. Doubtless
part of the trouble is due to the an
imal, long deprived of green food, over
loading her stomach and at the same
time drinking copiously of water.
Oftentimes, however. the trouble is
either due to improper feeding or else
the animal has an attack of indiges-
ton. In either case the remedy is in
an entire change of diet, avoiding any
food that is not Of the best quality
and combining the grain ration to such
as are of easy digestion.
The quality of the water drunk by
the animal should be looked into care
fully and particularly If the water Is
from stream in the pasture. If there
is the slightest doubt about the quality
of the water. the source of supply
should be changed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Truth Will Out.

II suppose" said the physician, smil.
ing and trying to appear witty. while
feeling the pulse of lady patient
81 suppose you consider me an old hum
bug?"
why, doctor" replied the lady, 81
had no idea you could ascertain WON
ans thoughts by merely feeling her
pulse!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
True to Its Traditions.

The majority of the United States
Senate committee OH privileges and
elections has decided to pigeonhole the
proposed amendment to the constitu-
ton providing for the popular cleo
ton of United States Senators. In this
instance the unexpected has not hap
pened. The Senate committee on privi-
leges has always represented the privi-
legged classes.-Omaha Bee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
How to Increase Wages.

Congress could in singel day raise
the wages-or raise the purchasing
power of the wages, which is quite as
well-of every workingman in the
United States by lowering the tariff
wall behind which the beef trust, the
sugar trust, the coal trust, the steel
trust and the rest make their gains
by charging ''what the traffic will
bear" Fussing with the trusts in the
courts is mere hippodrome.- Madison
Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18

entry against 1t of the lighting, time On
day, amount of exposure, etc, and also,
IL you are an expert at developing,
make note of what kind of develop
ment you think will best suit the sub
ject. Don't forget, too, to have your
slides numbered, and make note Of
the number as part Of your entry. Then
you won't be developing an ample ex-
posture when you think you have a
snapshot in the tray.
Don't make more negatives than you
can finish up comfortably. If you have
plenty on hand yet want walk
through the woods and fields go with
out your camera, but don't forget to
take your notebook.
AS to your prints, don't be satisfied
with one kind of paper for all sorts of
negatives. Some will look better print
ed on the despsed blueprint paper.
Others will look better in the rich
brown tones Of the glossy solo. have
picture Of roses and carnations. They
look more alive and natural on this pa
per than on any other; yet as rule
don't like P. O. p. Others, especially
bold negatives, will give better results
on Eastman's Sepia than on anything
else; and SO on. 1t Is a good idea In
many cases to keep in mind the paper
you think will best suit the subject, at
the time you are developing. You can
then make the negative bold or soft,
thin or dense as will best suit the cir
cumstances.
There are lots Of hints along the same
lines that might be given, but they
must be kept for another time. But
whatever you do In photography do the
best that lies in you or throw your
camera on the scrap heap and start on
something else.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18

Hand-picking of potato bugs is n
slow process, and If the spot is large
one many of the plants will be In
jured by the beetles before the work is
finished. On the appearance of the
pests go over the plot and spray with
paris green, which destroys them
quicker than by any other method.
Delay in so doing, even for day, may
result in the vines being SO seriously
injured as to render it impossible for
them to recover their vitality. the
yield of the crop being consequently re-
duced to certain extent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Petty Egotism of the President,

The strenuous commander-in-chief
by his repeated snubbing Of General
Miles. rs well as by his attempted hui
initiation of Admiral Dewey and Ad-
miral Schley, will not popularize him
self with the country. His offensive
and unjustiflable course toward the
brave General and the distinguished
Admirals is an evidence of a petty
spirit of egotism and audacity which
is not approved by the American peo-
ple.-Syracuse Telegram.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Al,nshousc Fare.

The $500 inmates of the New York
almshouse last year were fed at a per
capita of about 10 cents day. These
persons lived on bread and coffee for
breakfast, bread and stew for dinner,
and bread and tea for supper, without
sugar, butter, or vegetables.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Value of Buck wheat.

Do not overlook buckwhcat, especial
ly where bees are kept. 1t will grow
on poor land, and If not desired for its
grain makes an excellent crop for plow-
ing under. 1t provides forage for bees
at time when many other plants are
not in flower.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Treatment Of Meadows.

If the portion of the farm that is in
meadow is inclined to be wet and cold
the chances are 1t is also more or less
acid, hence will be much benefited by a
top dressing of line, and this dressing
should be In liberal quantities, ton
per acre not being too much.
Wheea some reseedins is necessary,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18

uAsA " siS uiiih pan
while milking. 1t is
n milking glove or
tube. The valve rs
over the teat and is
connected w 18th a
long narrow tube
which leads to Il
covered pail. The
oritices In the lid of
A.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-18
Our Cottons in China.

The value of the cotton manufactures
sold by the United States in the Chi
nese empire last year was one-third Of
our total exports of such commodities.