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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25

About the "Rock of Chickamauga.'
The yacillatiag course of George II.
Thomas in the exciting days of 1861,
says the Richmond (Va) Time-De-
spatch, caused much comment at that
time, and has been a subject Of dis
cussion of and on ever since. Gen.
Thomas was Virginian, a graduate OF
West Point and an officer in the army.
With the exception OF a difference in
rank, he occupied the same position as
Gen. Robert E. Lee, and his relatives
and admirers in Virginia believed he
would do as Lee did. That he gave
them time and again assurances that
he would never draw his sword against
his state has often been asserted and
as often denied by his admirers in the
north.
In March, 1861, Gen. Thomas wrote
a letter to Gov. Letcher of Virginia, in
which he expressed lis devotion to the
state and said in effect that he would
remain in the army so long as his
state remained in the Union. How
ever, in a few weeks he changed mis-
mind, and drew his sword against his
state.
The letter he wrote to Gov Letcher
gave rise to a controversy at Wash
ington as to whether he had recog-
nized his allegiance TO Virginia. While
the course of Gen. Thomas in remain
ing in the Union army and repudiating
his allegiance to his state was of i'm
mense benefit TO the federal cause at
the time, il is nevertheless true that
the belief that he cid write the Let
cher letter (though his friends denied
it), taken with the knowledge Of his
oft expressed devotion to Virginia,
made the authorities at Washington
afraid to trust him far, and he wa2
never given the commands which had
been tacitly promised him, and which
his ability as soldier so eminently
fitted him for.
Ii was denied at the time that the
Letcher letter was IN existence or was
ever written. 1t has often been de-
MED since, and only a few weeks ago
the oxistonce of tho letter was again
vehemently denied.
The letter is in existence, and is
safely kept in the home of the ar
chives of Virginia. Here is a copy
of t.:
New York Hotel, March u, 1861.
"His Excellency, Governor John Let
cher, Richmond. Va.
"Dear Sir--I received yesterday
letter from Major Gillian of the yir-
ginia Military institute, dated the 9th
instant, in reference to the position of
chief or ordnance of the state, In
which he informs me that you had
requested him to ask me If | would
resign from the service, and If so,
whether that post would be acceptable
to me- AS he requeAsed me to make
my reply to you direct, have the
honor to state, after expressing my
most sincere thanks for your very kind
offer, that il is not my wish to leave
the service of the United States as
long as 1t is honorable for me to re-
main in it, and, therefore, as long as
my native state, Virginia, remains in
the Union, it is my purpose to re-
main In the army, unless required to
perform duties alike repulsive to honor
and humanity. am, sir. very re-
spectfully, your obedient servant,
George II. Thomas,
Major, u. S. Army"
The authenticity of the letter seems
to be beyond question.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
SAVED cHILp's LIFE.
Remarkable Cure Of propsy ty Dodd's
Kidney Pills.


Sedgwick, Ark, July 1.-THE case
of w. s. Taylor's little son is looked
upon by those interested in medical
matters as one of the most wonderful
on record. In this connection his
father makes the following statement:
Last September. my little boy had
Dropsy; his feet and limbs were
swollen to such an extent that he
could not walk nor put his shoes on.
The treatment that the doctors were
giving him seemed TO do him no good
and two or three people said his days
were short, even the doctors, two OF
the best in the country told me Ire
would not get better. stopped their
medicine and at once sent for Dodd's
Kidney Pills. gave him three Pills
a day, one morning. noon and night
for eight days: at the end of the
eighth day the swelling was all gone,
but to give the medicine justice, |
gave him eleven more Pills. | used
thirty-1ve Pills in all and he was en-
tirely cured. | consider your medicine
saved my child's life. When the tnir-
ty-fve Pills we're given him. he could
run, dance and sing. whereas before
he was an invalid in his mothers arms
from morning until night"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
inventor of Ice Cream.

A French chef who prepared a snow
like dish for the Due de Chartres in
l7I4 is said TO have been the first TO
make that cool luxury known as ice
cream. Lord Bacon was possessed of
the knowledge that there was a
process of congealation by means of
snow and salt; but to him this was a
scientific fact. and he little dreamed
OF the idea that in after years this
congealation would prove such. de-
lightful refreshment. Iced drinks and
water fees we're known TO the Paris
ian epicures fully century and half
before they were introduced into Eng
land These dainties, II is thought.
probably came from the Far East by
means of some traveller, who probably
had tasted sherbet.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
WRONG TRACK
Had To Switch.

Even the most careful person Is apt
to get on the wrong track regarding
food sometimes and has to switch
over.
When the right food is selected the
host OF ails that-come from improper
food and drink disappear even where
the trouble has been of lifelong stand
ing.
From a child | was never strong
and had a capricious appetite and I
was allowed to eat whatever | fancied
rich cake, highly seasoned food. hot
biscuit. etc.--so 1t was not surprising
that my digestion was soon out OF
order and at the age of twenty-three /
was on the verge of nervous prostra-
ton. | had no appetite and as ! had
been losing strength (because | didn't.
get nourishment in my daily food TO.
repair the wear and tear on body and
brain) had no reserve force to fall
back on. lost flesh rapidly and no med
icine helped me.
Then it was a wise physician Or
dered Grape Nuts and cream and saw
to 1t that gave this food ;new to mel
a proper trial and 1t showed he knew
what he was about. because got bet
ter by bounds from the very first.
That was in the summer and by win
ter ! was in better health than ever
before In my life. had gained In flesh
and weight and felt like a new person.
altogether In mind as well as body.
all due to nourlshing and completely
digestible food. Grape-Nuts.
This happened three years ago and
never since then have had any but
perfect health. for stick to my
Grape-Nuts food and cream and still
think II delicious. l eat 1t every day.
never tire OF this food and I can en-
Joy a saucer OF Grape-Nuts and cream
when nothing else satisfies my appe-
tite and It's surprising how sustained
and strong small saucerful will
make one feel for hours" Name CIV
en- by Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
True food that carries one along and
there's a reason" Grape-Nuts 10
days proves big things.
Get the little book. The Road to.
Weliviile." In each pkg.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
up.to.psse Bricks.

Bricks are now being made OF clean
sand and ground qulcklime that are
said TO he as substantial as granite.
They cost $3.50 a Thousand. The
mixed ingredients are forced into a
strong steel cylinder mold by means
OF a screw. After the air has been
sucked from the cylinder. hot water
is admitted, the rock being formed
by the resulting pressure and heat
Country Life in America.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
Queer confederate Ammurl,Io,.

Department Commander Lucius
Field, at banquet in Boston. recalled
how at Antietam the confederates
fired broken railroad iron and black.
smith tools, hammers, chisels, etc.
from the cannon. some Of which mis-
siles made peculiar noise resembling
which away, which away" The
troops came TO distinguish them from
the regular shot and shell. AS they
BEARD them approach, they would yell.
turkey coming" add lie down fiat to
avoid them. A German artilleryman
who saw the tools falling around him,
exclaimed:
"Mein Gott, shall We haf 10 come
der biackschmit shop. nexdt?"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
Hardy Japanes. sOIaIers.

According to NJ. Pichon, the Japa-
nese soldier has muscles like whip
cord, is a sure shot. has an eye for
landmarks and a memory for locality.
He can do with three hours sleep
out of the twenty-four. is cleanly, at
tcnds to sanitary instructions and
is ardently patriotic. He Costs the
state about nine cents a day, and
thinks himself well off.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25

vlklnn,s War snnn.


Nhcn Odin calls him.
Shate'er befaiis him,
The hero goes.
With dead and DYING
Around him lying
No fe1f ne knows;
On lIghtrings winE.ng
His waTiike quests
With sea gulis swinging.
His briGAt shield flashing.
And sword blade Clnshing.
His blows fan free.
He dies victorious
For Nalhal glorious
Waits such as ne,
IndaUnted yeomen
And warriors brave.
Who fear no f0emen
Nor carly grave.
Here lie Is only
Through rushes lonely,
a passing breeze.
a frail craft sailing.
When winds are falling,
Through unknown seas.
But NOrns descending
From ASgard high
Brig life unending
When warriors die.
Mary Grant O'SheriGar
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25

WITH THE
VETERANS

captain, Charles Riley, and his colo
nel, James A. Sulter. establishing his
Identity. and his pension was coon
forthcoming. Lewis enlisted at %
years Of age, and tomorrow he cele-
brates his sixty-sixth birthday.-Her-
kimer Citizen.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
tn,,s.,on Furs.

The skin OF the inuskrat or mus
ouash makes a much more durable
ana richer looking fur and from It
imitation Alaska sable coats frequent
Is are made. Rabbit skins also are
used after a complicated treatment
IN the manufacture Of imitation chin
chllla. 10 wonder there Is such
difference in the cninchilla furs.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
We'll Answered

What's that you have in your hind,
Henry?" asked Mrs. PIy, as he
brought home roll of mann icrlpt.
Brains, my DEAR" replied Mr. Pry,
pompously. Are you surprised at
the fact?" Not in the least" she re-
torted; Il knew you didn't carry them
in your head"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
Aoreemen,a klndernarten.

THE men who are training the
horses must be strict, and at the same
time, kind to them, ard under no
circumstances must they be Played
with. 1t is also not advisable to en-
courage the horse with sugar. car
rots, etc." is an order issued to the
London Metropolitan Fire Brigade.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
Make Yourself Felt.

Let your education be so broad and
thorough that, whether you paint pie
lures, write books, sell merchandise,
mako contracts, or cultivate land. yoI
will make yourself felt in your COM
rnunity as an sll-around man Of broad
ideas and general cultare.--SUccess
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
Y. M. c. A.,s pee.rved suecesa.

When the Z. NJ. C. A. was started
on June G. 1914, 1t had twelve men,
bers and its weekly exp ndiiure
amounted to sixty cents. Now it owns
buildings valued at over s30,o0o, 600,
and has membership well over 50O,-
OC0.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25

An extremely fine quality of green
leather. made in Turkey. is manufac-
tured from the skin Of an angel fish.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-08-25
Chinese Outside China
Leather From Fieh skin.

The number of Chinese outside of
China is estimated at over 100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
Is Crime Increasing?

Few social questions are asked
more frequently than, what is the
increase Of crime? The national
Census Bureau is seeking an answer
to this inquiry. 1t is undertaking
to secure record of all the persons
who are sentenced to the various
jails, penitentiaries, and other pris-
ons in the United States during the
year 1904.
The wardens Of the state prisons
and the sheriffs Of the counties are
being requested by the government
to act as special agents to report
certain facts concerning every per-
son delivered into their custody.
Some counties have not been heard
from. In some perhaps there are
no jails, in others perhaps the local
jails are no longer used, in still
others the sheriffs have possibly
neglected the matter. But the re-
cords Of the Census Bureau and the
resulting statistics will not be COM
plete until all are heard from, and
it is hoped that the pressure of other
business will not cause the sheriff
of any county to- block this most
important inquiry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
Advice to Young Men.

hememDer, n1 my son, you have to
WORK. Whe1her you handle a pick
OF = pen, q wheelDarrow or a set OF
pooks' uigging ditches or editing a
paper, ringing an auction bell or
wiring lunny tmngs, you must
Morh. - you look around you Will
see 'llat .ne men VINO are the most
aole 70 i've 1he rest OF their days
Mi.no1s WORK are men who worked
,ne hardest. Dont be afraid OF
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06

observation-disclosures Property In this city
Enquire of Bronson Il Carr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
How Shall Feed To Obtain Rich Milk7

A correspondent from Pochontas
County, Iowa brings up a question
that is still much discussed among
farmers. He wants to know haw to
feed his COWS so as to make them
give rich milk, as he is selling
milk at a creamery and gets paid
according to the per cent of fat it
contains. He says some farmers
claim that when much grain is fed,
especially ground corn, rich milk is
produced while others assert that
bran makes the richest milk. He
asks us to give our opinion on this
matter and decide the question.
In reply to this question, we
would say that the quality of the
milk is not affected to any apprecia-
table extent by the kind of feed so
long as a COW is properly nourished.
AS far as bran or cornmeal is con-
cerned, it makes no difference what
kind of grain is fed of the two kinds
mentioned nor would it matter
whether bran shorts oroil meal or
any other concentrates were fed, as
far as fat content is concerned. BY
proper feeding the quantity of milk
may be increased and thereby the
quantity Of fat but the amount of
fat, in say quart or a gallon Of
milk, will practically remain con
slant at all times with given COW
lor given herd of COWS. If our cor
respondent desires to produce milk
rich in fat, he must get cows that
give rich milk or else grade up his
herd by the use of a good dairy sire
belonging to the breeds that are
noted for producing milk with a
high per cent of fat. A Jersey OF
a Guernsey bull, for example, would
be desirable for this purpose.
What we have said on this point
has been abundantly proved a mum
Der Of times by carefully conducted
experiments and there is no longer
any need offurther discussing this
question. 1t has also been our own
experience, however, our correspond.
ent should avoid feeding his dairy
cows too much corn. BY all means
feed some bran along with it, and
if plenty of good clover hay is al
hand, less bran may be fed. This
is where one Of the great advantages
of clover hay comes in, it saves buy.
ing bran. Many farmers fall to rea.
lie that clover hay is so much sup
erior to timothy in this respect
There should be more attention paic
: to the growing Of this important le
guminous crop, not only to build
lup the land but to furnish protein
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
Cooling Cream.

A Salt Lake City, Utah, subscriber
writes Wallaces Farmer: "Please
state if cream from hand separated
milk, that would be delivered sonse
two or three miles away to the cream
cry once or twice day, should be
cooled, and to what degree. and by
what process. The cream would be
the result from five to ten COWS.
The separated milk would be fed
warm to the calves and pigs but the
cream goes to the creamery either
by team or rail-"
We think the creamery will find
the cream much more satisfactory
to handle if it is cooled at once after
separating. While the haul is a
short one, and the cream delivered
promptly, nevertheless delays will oc-
cur from the time it leaves the sep
arator and the time it reaches the
creamery. 1t can be cooled, either
by conducting it over a cooling vat
or by running into a jacketed can
with cold water on the outside.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
ORIGINAL NOTICE
In tho District Court, In and for Delaware
County, Iowa.

VS.. SOr,ginal Notice.
Joseph a. McFern.
To said Defendant:
You are hereby notified that there is now ON
file In the office of the Clerk of the District
Court OF the State of Iowa. In and for Delaware
County. petition of Catharlne l.. McFern pray
Ing for the causes stated In said petition to
which you are referred, that the bonds OF n,atri-
mony now existing between you and her be dis
solved and q divorce decreed her, and for such
other and further relief as may be deemed eqllit-
able In the premises.
And that unless you appear thereto and de-
fend, or or before noon of tho second day of the
May term. 1901, OF said Court, which will COM
mence and be held at Manchester, in said
County, on Monday. the End day Of May A. ID.
1901. default will be entered against you and
decree rendered as prayed.
Dated this lith day of March, 1901
BRONSON u CARR,
"a Attorneys Plaintiff.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
The Fortune-reller.
Dainty Miss Dorothy sits by my side.
Weaving daisy chain fit for a bride;

Dainty Miss Dorothy sits by my side.
Weaving a daisy chain fit for bride;
And, when the beautiful garland Is done.
Picks the white petals all of. one by one.
What are you doing there. Dorothy, pray"
"Tell my fortune. Sir.-this is tile way:
"Rlch-mau. or Poor-lnan. or BeRger, or Thief?
Doctor, or Lawyer. or Merchant. or Chief?"
'Dearest of maids with the witch.wizard's pow
or,
Seeking your destiny there In flower
Which shall you marry? Why, all of them.
dear.
Give me yon- garl,nds and III be the Seer.
.Rlch-man' lie will be, when you are his own;
"PoOr.man. he Is. I'LL You come to his home;
Beggar.' since humby he begs for your hand;
Thief. when your heatti is gone. his to COM
mand;
Doctor all aches of the heart he will quell;
Lawyer hes pleading his case fairly well;
'Merchant.'-his specially loves merchandise;
Chief of al, 0thers, II he Is yonr choice.
Loves OF these eight mystic men as sun
Make but total OF one only one;-
One who shall win you. sweet maid. If he can:
Dorothy. dearest, may be that mani
Mrs. r. b. Vosburg In National Magazine for
March,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06

. Wheat at dollar a bushel will
soon be heralded as a sample Of pro
snerity under republican rule. But
let us see who is getting tho bene-
fit. Is it the farmer? No, his grain
was all sold when the markets were
at the bottom to enable him to pay
his debts. Is it the workingman?
No, for the rise in wheat has advanc-
ed the price of flour, which his
diminished wages can hardly afford.
Who then received the benefit? Ii
is the man Of wealth who has been
able to purchase the grain at a low
price and by Withholding it from
the market has been able to force
the plice to its present high point.
Like all examples Of republican
prosperity, wealth is the gamer and
the laborer foots the bills. -Fayette
County Union.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
Marshmallow for Pigs.

Some years ago, when farmers
were going wild over big breeds,
l bought a high-priced Poland China
sow. She had nine pigs, and they
all lived. AS soon as they were old
enough to eat pig fashion they found
means of escaping from the pen and
eagerly sought green food. Near
the pen there happened to be a bed
of marshmallows. Children call
them cheeses and are fond of eat
ing them. noticed that the little
pigs went for the marshmallows the
first thing, and soon had them eat
en- to the ground.
Taking a hint from them I
measured off a piece Of ground four
rods square and enriched it in every
way | could by manure, bone dust
and muck and spaded 1T deep. III,
the spring | raked it thoroughly
and planted marshmallows in rows
twelve inches apart and kept the
plot free from weeds 1t produced
large amount of feed upon which
the young pigs thrived wonderfully.
1t should not be pastured the
first years, and pigs should not be
pastured on it after they weigh fifty
pounds. The weight and sharp
hoofs of full grown hogs cut up and
destroy the marshmanows. Care
should also be taken to ring the
noses of pigs as soon as they are old
enough TO root.
This feed may not be profitable
for the western breeders who have
great herds Of swine, but it is a good
thing for the small farmers who
raise few fine pigs for his own
use.-Thomas Parker, in Record
Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06

Congressman Mudd of Maryland,
though republican, has his own
trials with the black vote in his
district. During a late campaign he
and his secretary got off the train at
a town where the vote was close,
but the democrats lacked funds.
The secretary, who carried a grip
containing some wearing apparel,
stopped to light a cigar, dropping
the grip on the platform, where a
number Of loungers stood. Good
heavens, Gilchrist," cried Mudd,
don't be so careless with that grip.
You know there's $4,000 in ii"
Congressman Mudd carried the town
handily.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
Manchester, Iowa.
Capital and Surplus 100000.

.
U. w. kEAGY, ASST. Cashier.
-pIREoroRs-
w. G.. KENYON. II. f, ARNOLD.
NJ. II. W!LLlSTON. GEO. w. DUNHAM
K. p. SEEDS. G. w. KEAGY.
CHAS. j. SEEDS.
A general banking business transacted In
United States. England. Ireland and Europe.
Interest paid ON Time Deposits at
current rates, aDhich can be made il,
any sum from one dollar up.
Deposit Boxes for rent, for tho storage Of
valuable papers. etc, all guarded by time locks.
parts Of Europe.
from ladies'.
fully solicited. and we assure all our customers
every accommodation consistent with good busl.
ness methods.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
Putting It Tactfully,

A certain subordinate government Of
fetal was absent from his post on
weeks leave. Mt the end of which he
telegraphed to his superior to the fol-
lowing effect:
"Sir, shall feel grateful If you will
grent me an extension of leave for two
days, as friend Of mine is going to be
married and wants me to act as bride
groom"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
DEMOCRATIC STATE CON
VENTlON.


A delegate convention OF the Democrats OF the
State Of Iowa is hereby called to be held at Des
Molnes OH "WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1901 for tho pur-
pose OF selecting Four delegates at large and
twenty-five district delegates two from each
Congressional district) to represent the Demo
Gratis Of the state at tho National Convention to
be held at st. Louis OIL July Q. 1904. and to trans
act such other business as may properly come
before the convention.
The ratio OF representation will be one dele
gate at large from each county and one delegate
for each 200 voters or fraction Of 100 over cast
for the Democratic candidate for governor At
the last general election.
The counties named below will be entitled to
the following delegates:
1ucnalau. .-...-.......io
Clayton Observation-Disclosures. Ia
Deiaware ..S
!'uOuque. %
Jones NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ......... IA
Au.. ''.io
All voters who endorse the principles OF the
Democratic party and who intend to support Its
candidates are invited to participate In the seiec
tion Of delegates TO this convention.
by order Of the Democratic State Central
onimittee.
N. G. ROBERTS, A. K. JACKSON
Secretary Chairman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06

for the winter dairy ration or for the
production Of beef-Farmer's Trib-
une.