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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

drip. place box on one end, as shown
at b, and on it set a pail or key, c.
In the lower part of keg. bore hole
and insert goose quill. A drip may
be regulated by plugging the end of the
quill with small pine stick, that Is
made to slip easily in and out, as at Il.
BY drawing the stick out sufficiently
the drip of the water may be regulated
to suit. while the grlndstone is being
turned either by hand or foot. The
quill should extend out so water will
drop on the center of the stone, low
down, near to the box.-C. Ii. Potter
in Farm and Home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

be your benefactor." The ordinary indi-
vldual would much rather make two dol
lars to jingle in his pocket or add to
the value of his private wealth than to
make $40 in public improvements, even
for his own benefit so he seeks every adj
vantage to make dollars for himself and
rarely hunts work for the public, and his
neighbor, the supervisor in the circum-
scribed road district, often disregarding
| his official duty, fails to call out his men
at the proper time, and when called out
fails to work them in the proper manner,
and we call this road system and howl
because we have poor roads.
This country is much too enlightened
and wealthy forever to be subject to a
halt of its traffic during prolonged humid
conditions, and we must soon make a
! start for permanent roads. How? By
the Inauguration of road system by the
government of the United States and the
yearly appropriation of not less than $780,
O0O,OOO, this money to go to localities
which would supplement it with an equal
amount, the whole to be spent under the
direction of government engineers.
| Where could money be spent to better
advantage! Not on questionable improve
ments OH rivers and creeks, nor III Duilu-
Ing superiluous vessels for our navy that
will be old junk in few years. An army
of men could be permanently employed
on roads and the whole country perma-
nently benefited. Think of it! A single
battleship costs as much as the building
of thousand miles of permanent road,
and we have n suiliciency of the former
and there can be no debate about The
need of the latter. Such a policy could
be entirely free from politics.
Then the great capitalists like Carne-
gle, who has so literally and intelligent
ly given to the cause of education, would
give other millions to lift the bodies of
the public out of the mire, us they have
given millions to emancipate their minds.
What monument to n mans generosity
and sagacity would be stretch Of per.
manent highway built by his fiat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Corn and Sorghum Crops.

While various crops are grown as
catch crops in seasons when other food
crops are short, it is generally consid-
cred that corn or sorghum or both are
the most satisfactory. Both the ordi-
nary field corn AM sweet corn are sure
crops, as a rule, for the seed may be
sown even as late ms this date and fur
nish much good feed before frost even
In ATTITUDES where it will not mature.
Farmers should especially look into the
merits of sweet corn as catch crop;
it develops more rapidly than field corn
and all stock are immensely fond of 1t,
particularly il they have been used to
field corn. Sorghum may be sown at
this time and will be found generally
satisfactory as Il catch crop both In
the matter of growth and in the result
ing crop. OF course II one is more ia
mlliar with the growing of rye, millet
or other grains as catch crops these will
answer very well, but, under ordinary
conditions, the chief reliance should
be placed on corn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

suppose time, population and wealth has
given opportunity to establish proper
foundation for comfortable ocomotion
for the wet as well as the dry season,
we find the condition nearly as deplora-
Bile rs in the more recently settled areas.
Why is it that with fine farms, with
substantial buildings for man and beast,
with railroad lines cutting the country in
every direction, and with billions added
each year to the permanent wealth of
the country, there is so little in the per-
manent improvement of our roads? I'm
der the system prevalent the citizens OF
many districts spend their time and oc-
casionally some misdirected energy on the
roads, when they run out of job mt
home, regardless of the voice of the
"road" to come and mend me and 1 will
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

in his daywas one
of t Ii e greatest
fighters in the
world. H e was
reared in an at
lnosphere Of pugil-
ism and early took
to the ring. But he
soon abandoned 1t.
At the age of II he
became converted
Il IL d soon after
ward began h s
II fe W ork of
preaching. He has
preached on the
European c on IT,
nent and in Amer
lea Canada n n d
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

a great educational factor. It not only
enlarges aud expands the mail facilities,
but marks the development and evolution
of newspaper and magazine reading
wherever it is established.
1t also stimulates an interest in better
roads and encourages better public roads.
1t also enhances the value of property
in the rural districts, and promotes hap
piness among the country people in their
satisfaction with their surroundings.
Eventually believe that the rural free
delivery will discourage the tendency to
congregate in towns and cities and will
encourage contentment with rural life.
1t Is also one of the evidences of our
advancing civilization, and marks the
progress of the country in social life.-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
sketch was born in Boston &C years

sketch was born in Boston &C years
ago, graduated from Harvard and
spent two years in foreign travel be
fore he studied law. He was well es-
tablished in the legal profession when,
some thirty years ago, he determined
to abandon law and devote himself 10
philanthropic work. He was one of
the foremost in the organization Of the
Associated Charities of Boston, which
has done SO much to alleviate the suf-
fering Incident to poverty and of which
he is now president. He founded the
Wells Memorial Institute, which en-
braces a building and loan association
and cooperative bank. The Working
mans Loan Association Of Boston.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Protection Against Insects.

For the protection of melons. squash
and cucumber vines against insects an
excellent plan, for a small plot, is to
coveruhe vines with mosquito netting.
a cheap frame, made of lath, will
serve well for supporting the netting.
A few plants in Il garden may be pro-
tected by looking them over carefully
once II day, destroying the bugs by
hand picking, and dropping them into
a tin cup or other vessel containing
Kerosene.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

which makes loans ut the rate of
per cent Il month and which has saved
thousands of artisans and laborers who
may be in temporary need from being
imposed upon by money lenders who
exact cXorbitant rates of interest. He
is at the head of these various philan-
thropc associations and is also presi-
dent of the American Peace Society.
In 1887 he endowed n fellowship Of
$4,000 at Harvard College for the
study of tie ethical problems of socie-
ty, the effects of legislation. govern
mental administration and private
Philanthropy to amelioratc the lot of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Modifying Box,

Abner Roach of Wayne County, Ind,
sends Iowa Homestead sketch of u
Modifying box and table he has been
using for n number of years. 1t is self
explanatory and any man who has
tied up fleeces will readily observe how
1t is operated. The Illustration shows
one of the end pieces partly elevated
to show how it raises when the tying
is being performed. The whole table
can rest on barrel or anything handy
for that purpose. and tie stick is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Feeding Green MiIlet.

Green millet may be fed as freely MS
any green food. Millet hay that con-
tains ripe or partly ripened seeds must
be fed with care, especially to horses,
as 1t has an injurious effect upon the
kidneys. Mlllet is best sown broad.
cast; n drill puts 1t in too deeply. Sue
cess with millet depends on getting an
even, quick termination, and for this ia
needed shallow, finely prepared seed
Led, moist enough and warm enough
TO- termination.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

The value of charcoal must not be
underestimate. 1t is of much help
in keeping fowls in health and pre-
venting looseness. Feed 1t powdered
in the food two or three times week.
Chickens for market will fatten aster
If fed charcoal, it has been round.
Charcoal Is not medicine, strictly
speaking. 1t is an absorbent and rs
such takes up the poisonous gases In
the system and carries them off. 1t is
practically harmless In any amount.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
ELECTION OF SENATOR'S.
BY Senator william z. Maso

l am opposed to
the G ! c ct ion of
United States Sen
ators by the Legis-
latures of the sew
eral States, and am
of the opinion that
S o m e legislation
looking to their
election by the vote
of the people should
be enacted by Con
nn-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

In transplantlng such plants as the
strawberry the iibrous roots should
be spread out as MUCH MS possible,
while the root of n taprooted plaat,
like cabbage, beet, etc, should be plac-
ed straight up and down and not bent
upon itself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

Judge Edward Il. Dunno, of the
Criminal Court of Chicago, has recent
ly rendered decision that is of inter-
est to every business man in the coun-
try. 1t was the case of the State ver-
sus William G. West, an employee of
one of the great packing houses, who
was charged by that company with
embezzlement. West, IA young married
man about 80 years of age, who was
living with and supporting wife and
two children, had charge of meat
car for the firm, and each week loaded
the car in Chicago and then took 1t to
Aurora, making six or eight stops at
small towns along the way to make
deliveries to small dealers. West COL
lected the money for oil his deliveries
and TWICE q week made writteggi-s
field, he stepIc,.- ..0nav . of the
when the team suddenly plunge,
ward throwing him down and DIR
the heavy drag over his back and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

l am anxious to see the resolution in
PRODUCED in the Senate, to submit to the
people the idea of electing United States
Senators by popular vote, receive favor
able action. In my opinion, the mem
bers of the United States Senate should
be elected by direct popular vote, the
same as the members of the House Of
Representative
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Cramp Pleased the Gar.

Charles II. Cramp, the veteran ship.
builder of Philadelphia, told the other
day of his visit to Car Alexander of
Russia, the father of the present ruler,
when he received the first order fo.
constructing in his yards warship for
the great empire Of northern Europe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

Just because j. Pierpont Morgan pre-
scented half-million-dollar tapestry to
hang behind the throne at King Ed
wards coronation the Philadelphia
Times jumps to the conclusion that II
Morganatic marriage has been contract
ed with Miss Columbia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16


methods. The flower growing interest
is itself an important source of national
wealth. Where once we grew tomatoes
in an amateurlsh way as n garden pro-
duct we now grow them in blocks Of
hundreds of acres. So great have be-
come the horticultural interests In this
country that departments of hortIcul-
ture have been established even In
many small as WELL as tho large
schools. The generation to come Will
see the different branches of horticul-
ture each in itself department of the
institution. The extent to which these
special industries are singled out and
emphasized measures the increasing
Importance of agriculture as a whole.
Country Life In America.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
Why Jason Was Late for School,

School teachers get some curious
written excuses for absence. Here Is
one:
mister sir, my Jason had to be late
to-day. 1t is his bizness to milk our
COW. She kicked Jasc in the back to-
day when he wasn't looking or think
Ing OF her actin SO; he thot his back
was broke. but 1t amt. But 1t is black
and blue. and the pane kept him late
We would get rid of that COW IL we
could. This is the fourth time she
kicked Jase. but never kicked him late
before. 80 excuse him fsr me-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
HIVE the Pnmp Right.

1t is all very well to discuss formulas
for bordeaux mixture and substitutes
for paris green, but If the packing Is
out Of the pump cylinder no formula is
worth anything. remarks Country Cen
tleman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
MEN ARE PREFERRED.
BY Charles N. schwab.

All things being
equal, the married
man is a better em-
ploye than the sin
gle man. l give him
the preference al
ways. The great
majority of employ
ers do.
The responsible.
ties of the married
man-his wife, chill,
d r e n, Ii o m e
eN-%l Ii ,h -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
summer Soil cuItixntton.

The method of summer soil cultlya-
ton for conserving the moisture In the
soil brings results that are profitable.
AS n rule, such cultivation should be
Of the surface soil only, rarely more
than two inches deep; but 1t Should be
remembered that this applies only to
soils that have been well worked and
plowed to good depth before the seed
was sown. A shallow plowed soil, or q
field that is inclined to bake after
heavy rains, needs more than the shall.
low soil cultivation, at least for mum,
Der of times after each rain. This plan
may destroy some of the roots Of the
plants growing near the surface, but
this is better than to permit the soil
to remain hard for any considerable
depth. Whenever the soil has been
sufficiently loosened after 1t hhs become
hard. then the shallow cultivation
should be put in practice again. On
the other hand, as first stated, the
deeper cultivation should not be done
unless the condition of the soil requires
II Hiaa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

tree. mounted on n
substantial, dura-
bic frame. Have
n box cover just
large enough to set
over the upper
half Of the stone
when not in use.
A crank handle
may be on one side
the axle; a foot
pedal on the 9TH
ar For a yvntar
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
WESTMINSTER ABBEY.
National Church and National Manso-
leum of Great Britain.

Westminster Abbey, the national
church of England, wherein Edward
VII. would have been crowned King of
England had not his untimely illness
made necessary the postponement of
that event, is perhaps the most inter-
esting sacred edifice of the world. The
architecture, the historical associations
and the monuments of this remarkable
structure have formed themes for dis
cussions and writings through sue
cession of ages.
AT an ancient period, long before any
part of the present building was in ex-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

Some farmers wives can make good
butter once week. 1t is the one that
can make good butter every time The
tries that is pearl of great price and
worth her weight ID gold or gllt-edged
butter
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

AL ingenious ana lnQulrlnS matNe-
matician has been figuring on the d.
mansions Of heaven. The basis Of his
calculation is the fifteenth verse of
the twenty-frst chapter Of Revelations:
And he measured the city with the
reed, 1900 furlongs. The length and
breadth and the height of 1t are equal"
He concludes that this represents
space of 469,7S3, 0Ss, 600, 100000 900 Gu
bic feet. The statistician sets aside
one-half of this for the court of heav-
en- and one-half Of the balance for
streets, which would leave remainder
of 124, 0S,272, 100000, 100000 cubic
feet. He then proceeds to divide this
by 4,096, the number of cubical feet
In room 16 feet square, and this proc
ess gives him 3O,321, S43, $50, 900 600
rooms of the size indicated. He then
proceeds upon the hypothesis that the
world now contains, always has con-
tanned, and will always contain $780,
100000 inhabitants, and that a gener.
alton lasts for thirty three and one
third years, which gives u total nun.
Der of inhabitants every century of
2,29I ,909,999. He assumes that the
world will stand 1000 centuries or
100000 years, which would give a total
of 2,9TO,OOOO 100000 Inhabitants for this
period of time. He then reaches the
conclusion that IL 100 worlds of the
same size and duration and containing
the same number of inhabitants,
should redeem all the inhabitants
there would be more than 100
rooms of the size indicated for each
person. The calculation is unneces-
sary. Whether men have taken the
Revelation literally or fguratively,
whether they have taken heaven to be
place or state, none of them have
ever doubted there was plenty of room
there. The question they are interest
ed In Is how to get there Whatsoever
or wheresoever heaven is there is con-
summation, complement of life, peace
that passeth all understanding, never
dying love. 1t is easier to picture what
heaven is not, rather than to body it
forth to the Imagination, and thus
reach the impression of its glory by the
process Of elimination. There shall
be no crying. neither tears" Elimin-
ate sorrow and death from this world
and you have fair conception of what
heaven is.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.


The benefits of the establish
mcnt of rural free delivery in
any section of the country are
manifold. In addition 10 the
convenience of country people
personally in having their mail
delivered to them, l regard it as
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

1t is alleged that Simon Sam stole
$S,0O0.OOO from the people of Hayti be-
fore he departed. Sine ought to be
made All honorary member of the Alb
sconding Cashiers Club.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

The number Of immigrants coming
to the United States this year promises
to be nearly one-fourth greater than
that Of last year, and two and half
times as great as the number four
years ago. The Treasury Department
believes that the total immigration for
the year will be nearly, If not quite,
100000; an evidence of prosperity, no
doubt but in view of the fact that al
most one-fourth Of those who entered
the port of New York In March could
not read or write, not welcome evil
dence
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

One Of the Chicago department stores
now has in it little park where the
children may play while their mothers
are shopping. One nice thing about it
is that the infants are in no danger Of
being run over by automobile scorchers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

II some of the automobile scorchers
could be turned loose in the Philippines
for while there would soon be few
little brown men left to resist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

11'ESIDI.NT FALMA. cry anu tHuhkIuI-
ness will ever bind us to the people Of
this country.
The Cubans will forget all past differ
ences, and they will pull together in the
future. The people who have said the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

Cubans are not capable of governing
themselves do not know the latter day
blood that flows in the veins of the Span
ish. Patriotism and love of country al
ways will prevail among the Cubans in
their effort to make their country great.
We will do our best to advance the cause
of civilization. and we shall of course look
to this country for both moral and prac-
teal support if 1t is necessary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
TO uPLIFT HUMANITY.

That Is What Robert Trent Paine CT
Boston Strives to Do.
Robert Treat Paine, of Boston. is
probably the foremost philantlropist In
America, He comes Of an old colonial
family. His grsat-grandfather, whose
name he bears. signed the declaration
Of independence The subject Of this
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

The man who considers it his duty to
tell others just what they Jack finds it
a cold, unsympathetic world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

A woman works almost as hard buy
ing things as her husband does in pay
ing for them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
COUNTRY NEEDS IMPROVED ROADS.
BY Thomas GAY

''How shall we get where we
want to so through this mud!"
eugrosses the attention of u
large portion of the population
of the United States. Even in
the longest settled portions of
our country, where one would
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

masses of mankind. Mr.. Paine is one
of those who believe that the strength
of the strong and the wisdom of the
wise should be used to help the weak
and the foolish. He also believes that
men and women engaged in strenu-
Gus struggle for existence cannot be
helped primarily by charity or philan-
thropy, but by cooperation with them
in directions which they themselves
think will aid them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

In a national school near Ballybeg
the principal ruled his pupils with
rod of iron. Although a really good
teacher, lie was somewhat harsh in
his punishments ard rarely appeared
to have due appreciation of youthful
spirits. One day he had occasion to
reprimand some senior boys for I'M
seemly conduct and ended his re-
marks:
"Owen Girvan, you are worthless
lad, and there is a bad end before you;
I'm glad that I'm not your father"
Yer nawt half as glad as OF am,
sorr!" was OWENS undutiful reply.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

Mr.. Bull understands himself to be
the victor, but will have to put his
South African farm in order at his own
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

II some men were able to make mon
ey as easily as they make ,trouble their
wealth would soon become burdensome.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16

The scientists are already beginning
to refer to the year 1902 as an earth
quake year" 1t is year of seismic
Disturbances, violent upheavals, trans
formations and eruptlons. Change is
the order of the day. The air is sur
charged with revolution. Just us all
humanity hns abandoned itself to the
ravishing delights Of the ''two-step"
along comes the annual convention Of
dancing masters, with the declaration
that 1t is lacking in grace and will have
to go. The complaint is that there has
been too much Ego" in it. Hundreds
Of giddy dancers" say the dancing
masters, "have been making romp of
what should be beautiful and inspir-
Ing dance" They have decided, there.
fore, to abolish the two-step and put in
Its place something more "simple" and
less strenuous. The new dance, which
has already gained favor in Boston, is
known us the "fve-step."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-16
United States First in Agriculture

United states First in Agriculture.
The fruit growing and gardening,
purely domestic matters Il hundred
years ago, have now come TO be great
business enterprises, commanding mill
ions of dollars of capital. Already
North America is the greatest fruit
growing country in the world. practic-
Ing the most scientific and progressive