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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25

The horse has a tail that should new
er be locked. The lightning rod ped
dler and the cloth peddler have tales
that should be completely and effectu-
ally locked.
The COW that gets fat is never the
best one for the dairyman. The good
dairy COW has a good appetite and eats
heavily, but her feed gees to milk rich
in butter fat instead of to the making
of flesh.
A great deal of hay Is sent to mar
ket that is full of weeds. Such hay
brings the lowest price, and also indi-
Gates that the farmers who ship 1t are
not only careless, but also ignorant of
the true methods of farming.
The Keifer pear is one of the best
varieties for canning, and is also hardy
and n strong grower, but the suppose
ton that 1t is free from attacks Of
blight is not corroborated by growers.
There is no blght-proof pear.
1t is the seed that mostly exhausts
the land of plant food. A grass crop
that is allowed to produce seed takes
more from the soil in mineral matter
than two crops cut for hay while the
grass is young.
When it is known That the olfacto.
| ries of COW are ten times more acute
than those of man it would be seen
at once the necessity for keeping the
troughs clean and sweet. A little feed
left in trough will become us dis
tasteful to Il COW as it would be for
man to continue for week eating
from the same plate without cleans
ing. .3i4;is
If garden is made or sandyssoN,
especially in section where nearly all
| the soil is sandy, the use of air-slacked
/ lime will be found very beneficial, as
such soils are deficient in lime. Gas
lime will not serve as Il substitute for
stone lime, but shell lime is excellent,
however, though the use of stone lime
should be preferred. The cost is small
compared with the benefits derived.
ever had was about the best for butter.
says the Inland Farmer. She was an
old-timer and always hard locker.
She ate a-plenty, but worked it up into
butter instead of tallow. The old COW
raised good many calves, not one Of
which was anywhere near her equal
as butter maker. Had the old COW
been of better breeding we might rea-
sonably have expected something some
where near up to her standard
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25

at the back to the upper part. At the
front drive two staples to fasten the
coop down so as it can be moved
about. The upper part comes down
over the floor all the way so that you
can put nail through the staple.
The shade in the front is to keep the
sun and rain out. These coops are
very easy to clean.-J. G. Becraft in
Poultry Keeper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
Woman End. Life In a Hotel,

A handsome young woman, who regis
tered at the Burkley Imperial Hotel in
Iowa City as mabel Ives, Cedar Rap
ids" committed suicide in the hotel by
drinking carbolic acid. She was about 90
years old and told companion that she
Ind been member of an opera company
which failed. The police are making
efforts to learn more of the identity Of
the younp woman
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
THE TURKEYS DOWNFALL.

There's melancholy gobble from the coop
Where the turkey is now forced to humbly
stoop,
And the feathers oft uplifted
by the bird TINT seemed so gifted
On the floor Of his small prison sadly droop.
An appealing look is noticed In his eye
AS he meekly gazes Mt each passerby,
Little time he spends In pecking,
For he's often rubbernecklns,
Vainly hoping that some rescuer is nigh.
Now and then he stands with eyellds tightly
closed,
But the turkey isn't sleeping, MS supposed,
For Instead of calmly snoozing
He most mournfully is musing
Ger his downfall since upon the roost he
And he thinks Of how he used to strut about,
With his tail and other feathers all spread
out,
But he now Is sorely humbled,
For from heights of pride he tumbled,
And no more he'll see the brakes and roost.
ers pout.
IT'S change that he must sadly contem-
From a barnyard to coop SO low and
straight;
In his prison he Is quaking
And with dread he's often shaking
AS he thinks Of his approaching cruel fate.
This once naughty bird Is in woeful plight,
And It's useless now to think of stealthy
flight,
For the weapon of destruction
Has been whetted for the ruction,
And the humbled turkeys finish Is In sight.
-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
Cut Throat Is Mysterious.

The body Of Walter Abendroth was
found in one corner of his slaughter
house with the throat cut. No evidence
of robbery or struggle was seen. He ran
a meat market Mt Nora Springs. Opin-
ion varies between suicide and murder
as explanation of his death. The coro-
ncr is investigating the mystery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
Delicate s1,ooo,ooo Post,

The dedication of the S1OOO,OOO army
post in Des Moines was held Friday.
The program, which began at o'clock,
was participated i'll by Congressman j.
A. 7. Hull and Gen. John G. Bates and
other officers in the regular army. The
program included two football games an
automobile parade, n barbecue, and flag
raising at the army post, and exercises
at the Auditorium In the evening. 1t is
estimated fully 25,OO0 people We're pres
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25

| The constitutionality of the Iowa CT
garet law is to be tested by the United
States Supreme Court. The American
Tobacco Company appeals the case
which it has lost in the Muscatine Coun-
ty District and Iowa Supreme Courts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
Not in a Good Set.

no" exclaimed the mother turkey.
81 would prefer my children not to asso-
ciate with those incubator chicks"
Because they are 80 needless and
don't know how to feather their own
nests?" inquired the duck.
mo, it isn't that SO much 1 have
brooded over" replied the turkey, "but
there's something SO artificial about
them"
However, when the Incubator chicks
heard this they thought of the funeral
baked meats of Thanksgiving and re-
marked significantly, Death levels all
ranks. New York Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25

Pork also adds its mite. and it is not
small mite, either, to the revenues
of the up-to-date dairy farm. During
the last few years pork has sold at
splendid figures. For the money 1t
brings in, pork involves perhaps as
little labor as anything about the farm.
Here, too, is n place where one must
be in love with his business. That Is
the only key to success.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
a Ration of pnnnsins,

Pumpkins are most excellent food
for mich cows, but owing 10 their
bulky nature and their tendency to
freeze and decay, they are chiefly val
liable as late fall food, when they
answer splendid purpose. to be fed
for couple of weeks while the cows
are changing from grass to dried or
preserved fodder. In some instances.
when fed in very large quantities, the
seed has very stimulating effect OH
the urinary system. which may be pre-.
vented by removing the seed part.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25

sowing of Wheat
wherever it can be
done. Some varieties
are better for late
sowing than others.
and the two shown in
the Illustration seem
to be especially suit
ed for late sowing.
The center head.of
the Illustration shows
a beardle S s sort
known us the Claw
on Longberry. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
Killetl stenlina a Ride.

Michael Valentine, aged II, of Rock
Island, ILL.,, was run over and killed by
freight train Mt Muscatinc. He with
two comrades beat their way from Mus
catine to Davenport. Near the depot
Valentine fell between the cars and was
ground to pieces.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
Pekin Ducks Are Popular.
The Pekins are the most popular and
probably the most profitable of all
breeds of ducks. They reach heavy

weights at an early age. lay n large
number of eggs which hatch well. and
produce strong, hardy ducklings. They
are pure white in color with yellow
bill and legs. AS farmyard fowl
they are somewhat noisier than some
other breeds.--Farm and Home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
SPOILED HIS DINNER.
An Unpleasant Thanksgiving Day
for a Politician,

An Unpleasant Thanksgiving Day
for a Politician.
"Bluest Thanksgiving ever spentw
unused the fine old gentleman who has an
,unconquerable antipathy to practical pol
itics. ut stands out in my memory like
an obelisk on plain, and it was not
so very long ago, either.
II had been induced that fall to run
for an important public office. 1t was
done against my better Judgment and
enters such fight he wants to win. l
was in close district and determined
to put up the very best fight that the
circumstances would permit. adver-
tised at once for an extra stenographer,
and from the many who responded Sc
lected beautiful, bright and dashing
young woman who justified my immedi-
ate faith in her ability. She did all my
private correspondence, knew MS much
about the inside of the campaign as
did, worked day and night with will
ingness that was surprising, and even
took from one of my shrewdest advisers
the list of voters in the strongest Sec
tion with which had to coItend, with
full instructions as to how the most in
fuential persons among them could be
won to my cause. 1t was great work,
and yet / fell several hundred short Of
the normal party vote.
My successful opponent lived in a
neighboring town and graciously inyit-
ed ma to be his guest on the following
Thanksgiving. 1t would have looked
surly to refuse, and I went. 1t was
really IN admirable social function, but
the few hours I put in there were tor
ture. The host met me with hearty
handclasp. Turning, he said, My wife,
Respondent in satin and jewels, saw
my stenographer. Love and war she
murmured. He thinks was wishing
my old home in New England held
my peace, but that fatted turkey tasted
like cork.n-Detroit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
seasonable Advice.

There's only one piece Of advice I
would give you, my son." said the nlleg-
ed philosopher. Never tackle piece
of Thanksgiving pie that's made with
the aid of cook book. No woman who
needs book to help her out ought to
be in the pie business. Buffalo Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25

Those who have had the most ex-
perience in combating the hessian fly
are the strongest believers in the late
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
Rain anal SIM Proof Com.

have chicken coop which think
suits me better than any other l have
tried before. This coop is made out
of cheap lumber. The bottom is hinged
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25

variety is strong BEARDLEss WHEAT.
grower ard stools politically, the straw
being strong and wiry. The heads are
full and long and wide. The chaf,
which is brown, is free from boards.
The grain, which is Of true Long
berry type is dark amber in color,
large and long and of the finest quail
ity. The other heads shown are of
the bearded sort. Sheaf Longberry
Red, and claimed to be the most per-
feet Longberry read wheat grown. 1t
Is one of the hardest varieties,
strong, healthy grower, and especially
desirable for late sowing. The straw
is strong. though only medium tan.
The chaff is thin and of pearly
white. The grain is dark and finty.
and nearly rs large as rye kernels.
This variety is much priced as fancy
milling sort.-Indianapoli News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
Killing sort.-Indianapolis News.

A Primitive Threshins Machine.
A common sight III the agricultural
districts of Hungary is two women
treading out grain by means of q
beam. The woman seated on the
ground takes a bundle of grain and
puts 1t under one end of the beam.
When the grain is is place the woman
leaning OH the pole for support takes
a step backward which has the effect
of raising the broad, fiat end of the
beam, and making the other end fall
in a hole made for that purpose. Then
a quick step forward, with some little
pressure, brings the thick end of tho
beam down on the wheat and flattens
it out SO effectually as to separate
the grain from the husks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25

Thanksgiving Bounty.
oh. favors every year made new!
Oh, gifts with rain and sunshine sent!
The bounty overruns our due;
The fullness shames our discomfort.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-11-25
Why Thankfui?

What are we thankful for?
That is question
That sometimes puzzles cen dinner
guest;
The rich are thankful for good diges-
ton,
The poor If they have something to
digest.
Judge.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

doc plays and translatioEs Of the great poetic
and dramatic works of the world Naturally,
it was my privilege to witness many perform
ances never before seen by Europeans. A ma
jority of the members of the English colony IN
India by reason of their governmental duties,
know little nothing of the life and nature
Of the native HindOo. They know him simply
as a prince arrayed III gorgeous cloth-of-gold and
decked with jewels, or as a turbaned native
coolie whom they see passing along the streets
The intimate inner life of the great palaces
into which l was welcomed is described at
length in the book which 1 writing, and
which is to be published next year. The Gus
tom Of the country toward visiting foreigners
is one of great generosity and hospitality, but
the Indian prince is very proud and serious
man. VINO demands something more than mere
appreciation of his jewels and his riches. He
must be confident that his nature is understood,
for the life of the HindoO is the life Of the
spirit. During my journey through India 1
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

tre3chery of his officials the Sultan Is always
poor The tax list for the Albanian peasant De-
gins with the military tax. The poorest pays
IS 50 a year to escape military service. For
every male child the family has to pay 81 81 In
addition.
Every one remembers the protest when went
ur in this country over the income tax They
have such an institution in Turkey, but 1t oper-
ates in a peculiar Turkish way. The tax is col
Iected from those who have incomes and then
the collectors go to those who have none. IheS
nav at the same rate and the collector does the
stimating
There is besides road tax which the male
subjects begin to pay at the age OF tWelVe- VI
course very little of the money is ever expended
Cd the roads. A tenth of all the farm products
are supposed to be turned over to the govern
ment but the farmer is usually forced to hand
over an eighth or a seventh Of his entire crop,
and in the case of wheat or similar grain. TO
thrash the tax gatherer's share The privilege
of collecting this land tax is usually sold out
riEht by the government, and the one who pur-
chases the gathering privilege profits by the
extOrtton.
AS if the burden of taxation were not enough
Tie additional burden of unlimited bribes is put
On the poor subject. They have line of bribes
in Turkey that would make the TaInmany tiger
lash its tail with envy. One instance will show
how this works out:
A farmer managed to sufficient money
for new house. He paid bribe for per-
nit to pull down the old one, and another for
Kermit to erect the structure. The building
has completed and the tax collector came. The
official put an generalization on the new house,
and refused to remit the tax on the one which
had been torn down. 1t meant another bribe,
end the farmer preferred to give it rather than
Pay taxes two houses.
The mounted police, who get the equivalent Of
81 a month from the government, and have to
furnish their horses, among the most
prosperous people in the country. They go to
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

,he stable of well to do farmer and take out
his best horse.
L beg of you leave the animal cries the
farmer; he is not fitted for your purpose"
The government ordered me to take him.
declares the officer.
4 will reward you for leaving him. says the
farmer handing gold pieces
"Weu, we are old friends" says the officer. 81
will do you this favor
Then he goes to another house and repeats the
operation. When he has collected horse money
from dozen farmers, does he go to a market
and buy mount? Not on his black Turkish
soul. He goes to a man too poor to pay and
seizes horse
The worst crueIties fall those who have
wandered into other lands to make a living and
who return to their homes for brief visit at
holiday times. They always bring back small
store OF savings, and generally travel in parties
urder the false idea that it Will give them
greater protection The Turks lie in wait for
these Homecoming pilgrims and in lonely places
the road they are ambushed If the party
Is small they shot down first and robbed
aftel ward; if large, the hOdup is carried
more humancly. The unfortunates
rounded by an armed band. one of whom ad-
Ns.uc,s and places rug the ground. On
this the travellers place their money and woe
l. tn man who does not give up his last cent.
EV, n more terrible is the fate of Christian
and children under this travesty of gov
ernmcut. No woman is safe from the all pow
erfu Turk and from insult and dishonor or
kidnapping at his hands there is no trustworthy
recourse. Albanian fathers and mothers know
this md III their very extremity they have
found one safeguard. AS soon as Christian
girl begins to show signs Of feminine beauty, an
indeIib,e cross is tattooed on Ter forehead be-
tween her eyes The sight of the cross disgusts
L. crescent loving MahOmetan. and the girl
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

Bombay. and was by them presented WIN
farewell address to which were affixed all Their
signatures This parchment scroll was inclOsed
in 4 solid silver cast. beautifully embossed Win
carvings of Buddha and IotOs flowers, and .
to-day more valuable in Mr.. RusselTs eyes than
all the wealth Of jewels and curios presented 20
him by the maharajlhs-
Other cherished possessions Of Mr.. Russell are
the nevspapers published in English in India
and which contain high praise from critics Tor
his Hamlet They praise certain untradiCona!
yet very human moments in his conception OF
Hamlet. which are entirely different from the
usual conventlonalities of the character They
speak of his ''princely grace" of his 'natur-A
reading''-of the light and shade of his inter-
probation. Amar Singh who is known as ne
Irving of India" accorded Mr. Russell high
approval for his rendition. his temperament anu
his emotional power. When playing with
company of native actors, Nj. RusselIs OpheAs
was boy of sixteen There are to-day onN
three native actresses on the Indian stage. as
female roles are assumed, rs in Shakespeare .
time, by young lads
The success accorded to his Hamlet IN
India has led Mr.. Russell 10 essay a production
of the play here. He viii appear at Wal.aeks
Theatre on the afternoons Of April = and MAY
1. with a carefully selected cast. Guy Bates
Post, known as a leading man, will play Laer'eS'
William Hazeltne, for many years a hENre IL
Augustin DaIy's Shakespearian productions
will be the King, w ). Harley. who PLAYED 'NS
First Actor 10 Edwin Booths Hamlet vii enact
the same role with Mr.. Russell. while Po.oniIs
will be played by Edwin Varrey, now aetns
that part with Mr.. SOthern. Miss Jane Schemes
has been especially engaged for OpheAa' MISS
Louise Morewin. known for her work Win M''-
Leslie Carter in "DU Barry, VIII ne SuSV"
Gertrude The PLAYER Queen Viii be Miss Doris
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

became the close companion and friend OF many
Of the reigning princes. number Of whom
had previously met In London and Paris-th<
same princes whose spIendor OF rairnent and
Jewels startled all the world at the coronation
of King Edward"
These princes presented to Mr.. Russell ieveis
of great value, cloths-Of- gold, embroidered dra-
peries cashmere shawls. native weapons. carved
ivory antiques, even horses and elephants
Many OF these gifts were in token OF the pleasurs
they received from his performances Of Ham
let In the private theatres attached TO the pal
aces Mr. RusseITs special delight for the last
fifteen years has been the study OF Hamlet.
and when last in Paris before going to IndLa
he ordered from Sarah Bernhardt's cOsturner
a Hamlet dress with sword and belt, made
from designs he had obtained in the museum
at Copenhagen. feeling that his opportunity IN
India was predestined, owing TO the reverence
and admiration felt for the plays OF Shake
speare. At the Raj Kumar College at kathia-
war where all the students are Of royal blood
Mr.. Russell gave a special performance of
Hamlet before an audience composed entirely
of princes. The sonbre black robed figure ot
the Danish prince made . striking picture con
trasted with the dazzling splendor Of the young
Indian princes, clad in gorgeous garments and
laden with priceless Jewels The GulkWar CT
Baroda, best known Of all the Indian potentates,
had at the Lakhsmi Villas Palace a performance
by Mr.. Russell, in order that the Queen and
her court ladies might see Shakespeare's mas
terpiece Not until he reached Bombay did Mr..
Russell present his Hamlet with English
speaking company to an English audience
There he was supported by Ada Dow Currter.
Janet Waldorf and a fine company in twelve
consecutive performances Of Hamlet before
the most distinguished AngIo-Indian audiences
1t was during this engagement that Mr. Rus
sell received wnat he considers the highest
honor ever paid to him He was invited 70 meet
on the stage after the performance all the cele-
brated actors and managers In the city Of
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
SHAKESPE1RE IN INDLf.
appreciation of His Plays Ham
let" Performed Before Princes.

with the wider knowledge of India which
We are acquiring and the consequent interest
IN the customs and tastes of that fascinating
country, learn that Shakespeare is as rever-
emily understood and played there by native act
in any English speaking country said
Edmund Russell, the other day. Mr. Russell
has just returned from prolonged stay in
India, and was amazed at the interest felt and
expressed there in the plays of the great poet.
Nearly every maharajah," he said, has at
tached to his court theatre of his own, where
productions are made by native actors Of Hin
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

once marked in this way can never become a
desirable subject for the harem.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-23
AS INTERPRETED BY JACOB.
Little Student Gives Original Defni.
ton Of the Word "Stile."

Little Student Gives Original pefni-
ton of the Word "Stile."
She was conscientious young
woman. and In obedience to the new
education she had begun her days
work by teaching the class memory
GEM Her next step was to dissect
the gem aforesaid. and discover just
how much of It's hidden meaning had
been absorbed by her young hopefuls
The poem under discussion was not
one filled with lofty purpose. being
merely vivid little couplet that dealt
with certain little man
Who walked crooked mile.
And found a crooked sixpence
Close by crooked stile."
II wonder" said the teacher. "if
any of my little boys can tell me what
'sixpence' is?''
Apparently the class was unit in
the matter OF not knowing sixpences
when they met them--all but Jacob.
Il can tell you. teacher. what a six
pence is he said. 1T is nine little
Indian clubs. and you roll a ball at
them. and they all fall down"
The teacher helped Jacob discriml-
nate between ninepins and sixpence.
and continued the analysis.
And what does 'stile' meant" she
asked. Again there was a silence
that could be felt, land again Jacob
came to the rescue.
''Stile." he announced, rs Fedora
hat. an tan shoes. an white pants.
My big brother Gus has It for Sum
days"