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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

shun the light of every honest man,
your soul blackened and your mind
uneasy forevermore."
The other was silent.
81 have in my pocket" continued the
banker 1.-The sum of 30 pounds in Bank
of England notes. am going to give
you these notes so that you can make
fresh start i'll life. l have also in my
pocketbook a letter from good friend
of mine in the Argentine Republic, who
requires an under manager in his bank
The salary is $50 month with rooms
over the bank. am going to write
q letter to my friend suggesting you as
most likely candidate for the posi-
ton. There is no necessity to wait for
the reply, as have been asked to send
out the man whom l think best by a
boat which leaves Albert Docks on
Wednesday morning at 8 O'clock"
The burglars jaw had dropped. His
eyes were staring wildly into those of
the banker.
} 'You don't mean" he commenced.
81 never say anything that don't
mean," said the banker. He drew
forth his pocketbook, took out some
notes, then calmly wrote short letter
The burglar grasped the notes. He
looked with swimming eyes at the let
ter which had been written. But he
was not fool enough to let the point
of the revolver drop. He crushed the
notes and the letter into his pocket
Then, with burst of feeling, he flung
the revolver from him.
by the way, Mr.. Garrington," said
the calm, imperturbable banker, dom
make scene. You had better &C
now" He got up and held out hi.
white hand to the burglar.
But before you so there's one little
thing l want to say to you. That re
volver which you took from my innel
office was not loaded, and during tho
whole of our conversation you hav,
been sitting in chair which contains
patent electrical device. 1t woult
have electrocuted you III the brlefes
space of time conceivable had mere
ly pressed this button which is on tbs
leg of the chair at my side"
"Good-by and good ck."-Indian
apolis Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16
HELEN,s NEsr


Once upon time there was little
girl named Helen. She lived in the
country, and about her house there
were many fine trees, where the birds
came every year to spend the summer.
Now Helen loved to watch the birds,
butterflies and bees doing their work.
Well, one day Mr.. and Mrs. Oriole
came to look at the big elm tree. They
soon decided to build nest there, and
eacn flew off In different direction to
find building material.
"Oh, papa" cried Helen, who had
caught the CLEAN of brilliant orange
and black, lets help them SO they'll
stay here"
"All right, little GIRL" answered her
father.
Helen had helped birds before by
putting bits of string and worsted and
straws on the ground and nearby bush
eS.
Suddenly sic clapped her hands, ex-
claiming, ooh, I'm going to label this
nest, and then, after it's all built, it
will be mine!"
So she carefully wrote her name on
tag of paper, putting long piece Of
white string through the end of the
tag. On some other tags she wrote
the day and month. May 2S." Then
they were left in plain sight and Helen
scampered away.
The birds did not seem to notice the
strings at first, but later every one
was gone, and from that hanging nest
waved six little tags bearing Helen's
name and the date!
When the birds had raised their fam
lilies and gone south. her father took
down the nest and brought it into the
house to Helen.-Florence A. Pardee
in st. Nicholas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

Swine pastures in old orchards are
not likely to do any harm unless they
are expected to get their entire living
from scanty growth Of grass. In such
cases they are likely to gnaw the bark
of the trees II possible. This they will
invariably do in young orchards, and
they should never be pastured in such
locations. In the older orchards see
that they have one good feed day
while there, with one more good meal
at the pen, morning or night, accord
ing to your own ideas in this matter.
During the fruiting season the
swine will eat many of the apples that
fall and get some benefit from them.
as well as destroy many insects; then
their droppings will enrich the soil to
some extent. II the pasturage In the
orchard is scanty one may cut rape
and cart it to them, or turn them into
the rape field once during the day,
then onto good grass pasture and per-
nit them to use the orchard mainly
for shade. Always have good sup.
ply of clean fresh drinking water in
the pasture-orchard, thus giving the
swine the full benefit of the change
from the open range.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

1t is much easier, to say nothing Of
being more humane, to dehOrn calves
when they are young, preferably when
from three to four days old. Clip the
hnir away from the button, take a
stick of caustic potash wrapped in
some material to protect the fingers,
moisten one end with water and rub
gently over the button until the skin
becomes slightly raw and smarts lit
tie. In few days scab will form,
which will soon disappear, and, If the
work is properly done, will leave the
calf without horns. One application Is
usually enough, but in case the horns
start again the application can be re-
peated. Care should be taken that
none of the caustic potash runs down
over the hair to injurc the eyes and
skin. In case the horns break through
the skin before the caustic Is applied
it will probably be necessary to use
a knife to cut off the button, after
which little caustic potash can be
rubbed over the exposed surface.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

PERMANENT BOAT BRIDGE KTIUSHALGAR.
especially during what is known when it becomes
swollen
not might
that
OF
sis of
a The
ing countr is rockya and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16
WAYS OF THE B.uEBIRD.

The sweet disposition and gentle,
lovable ways of the bluebird are evil
dent even in captivity. In the summer
of 1898 l had the pleasure~of care
fully studying the habits of old and
young in that condition. The old birds
were kept in large bird room with
several other varieties of American
birds. The bluebirds were models of
good behavior, not only among their
own kind, but in their relations with
other birds. The young birds were
kept in cages, and with moderate
amount of care and attention became
very tame. 1t was amusing to see
them, about the usual feeding time,
arrange themselves on a particular
perch. Each bird in order of prece-
dence would take the food from a
stick, and ii one was purposely omit
ted there was no tluttering of wings
or selfish attempt to obtain the morsel
as it was offered to the next bird
st. Nicholas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16
Clnsscs for stnmmerers.

An Interesting addition to the course
of instruction in the public schools of
Vienna is made by providing classes
in four districts to overcome the de-
fects in speech of children who slut
ter. The length of the course is five
weeks and instruction is given during
two hours of each weekday. The
number of pupils to eacl. class is linz
tied to eight. The children are to
withdraw from other school attend
ancc, MS it is essential that they de-
vote themselves exclusively to the
course for the cure of suffering.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16
Improving Beef Br.ed.,

Any bull sexually sound Will get
calves II mated to healthy mature f.
males, but there is in the breeders
art more than mere bringing together
Of animals to multiply the species.
Even If the breeder looks at the mat
ter solely from the standpoint of thu
money to be made from breeding pure
breds and does not concern himself
ever the improvement Of the breed
even that man will find 1t pays him to
use the very best bull he can afford,
and he simply cannot afford to use an
inferior bull because it costs only
hundred or two. Far too many mon
breeding registered cattle to-day are
using inferior bulls and are thus hurt
ing themselves and the pure bred cat
tie industry by setting bad example
to beginners at the business and also
to the farmer seeking to improve his
grade stock; and by flooding the pure
bred market with lot of inferior stock
they lower the prices all around
London Farmers Adovate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16
A True Genius.

Failed, did hep"
Yes. Liabilities were half mil
llon." s-
Goodness! What are his assets? ?"
mot cent"
And yet you denied that he pos
sessed true financial s?"-Clevs-
land Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16
THE BAD DANpEL1oNs.


A million dandelions
Came out one summer day,
And rambled up and down the hill
To laugh and play.
They shook their golden tresses,
And flung their kisses free,
And flirted with the sun and wind
Outrageously.
They were so much admired,
They were so rich in gold,
They Haunted up and down the hill
So proud and bold,
That the envious swamp-cabbage,
That poor old "touch-me-not,"
So sour and disconnected with
Her lowly lot,
Held up flaming candle,
To peep and watch and spy,
And all who understood her speech
Could hear her cry
"Therell come retribution,
Twill shock the very town;
Your pride will blow your boosted gold
To common silver 'down!"
But the saucy dandelions
Fled laughing up The hill,
And it is said in Flower-land
They're laughing still.
Ella Higginson in the Christian Reg
lister
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16


and studied by This
My
reasonable prices artistic creations
needleand nothing
cnging
Illustration girl Paris
cool and comfortable whether she that All
embroidery
soft silk
the pretty hat and for gh headgar could be
becoming
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

Farmers used a half century ago
to sow rye among their corn and
work 1t in at the last hoeing. Now
the custom has been almost abandoned
as few Of them care to eat much rye
bread, and If they wish to seed dow.
the land they do so without grain, or
with some other grain than rye. Yet
1t would be well for many of them
to sow rye not only among the corn,
but among many other crops or where
other crops have been taken off. 1t
prevents the surface soil from wash
ing, and also the fertllizing elements
IN the soil from teaching down, aud
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16
A New Bordeaux Mixture.

The following formula is cheap
easily made, and said to be very effec-
tive mixture for the killing Of fungus
diseases on plants or trees: In one
barrel dissolve pounds Of copper sui
phate in % gallons water; in another.
~ pounds washing-soda in Is gal
Ions water. When dissolved empty the
soda solution into the other, stirring
thoroughly. This mixture in its gen
eral appearance resembles the old
Boreaux mixture, but is supposed to
be stronger and quicker In Its effects.
When 1t stands a while deposit will
form at the bottom, but little stirring
is sufficient to mix 1t for spraying
smooth and even.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16
AN oLD.rAsAloNED SOUL.

Not hers the New Times lofty lot
To questions big replying;
She only knows to keep the cot
And soothe the children's crying.
Not hers to stand in temples bright,
Sad strige for strife returning;
She only knows the lamps to light
And keep the home fires burning.
Not hers to move with iron will
In paths of strange endeavor;
She only knows that Home is still
The sweetest name forever.
There are her joys, and there her tears
A life so sweetly human,
The world shall whisper through tn
years:
God bless that little woman!
Atlanta Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

The great family of SHAY, a city
of 1880 inhabitants in the Philip
pine island of Negros, is that of Ming
Lee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

stores up the fertility in an available
form to be taken up by the next crop
II the rye Is plowed under in the
spring. A crop of rye plowed under
will supply much humus or vegetable
matter to the soil when 1t decays, and
that is needed by many of our light
soils in New England. The farmer
who tries 1t will be well repaid for
his seed and labor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16
Modern Einance.

Tcacher-Now, Johnny, what is the
Perfect tense of the verb ''to invest?"
Johnny-To investigate.-NewY York
Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

There are many farmers who would
profit more by what they read If they
would put more of the information into
practice
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

The cream separator is slowly push
ing its way into the South. When it is
fully established there the farmers will
enjoy greater prosperity than ever
before
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

Plant soy beans, clover and alfalfa
for the stock. Keep weeds out Of the
alfalfa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

Thin out horse carrots to Ave or six
inches, or more il large carrot is want
ed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

A poor line fence not only leads to
damage to crops but damages to
friendships that are worth more than
all the crops on the farm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

Some farmers will fly into passion
il the barn door sticks in the grooves,
and yet these same men will let their
wives wrestle all summer with a brok-
en- down heavy gate to the garden.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

2 *
! 1as Z, ID!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thin out horse carrots to Ave or six
inches, or more If large carrot Is want
ed.
Plant soy beans, clover and alfalfa
for the stock. Keep weeds out of the
alfalfa.
There are many farmers who would
profit more by what they read If they
would put more of the information into
practice.
A poor line fence not only leads to
damage to crops, but damages to
friendships that are worth more than
all the crops on the farm.
The cream separator is slowly push
ing its way into the South. When 1t is
fully established there the farmers will
enjoy greater prosperity than ever
before,
Some farmers will fly into passion
il the barn door sticks in the grooves,
and yet these same men will let their
wives wrestle all summer with brok
en- down heavy gate to the garden.
Coarse grasses unfit for lawns some
times start up from seeds carried by
the wind, and these should be treated
like any other weeds-dug out and the
holes filed with soil, over which the
grass will soon spread.
The time is coming when progress
sive farmers will have their fertilizers
made to order, and progressive dealers
will be ready to fill their orders. 1t
will not be difficult task to ascertain
the varying wants of every field and
In what elements the land is poor.
One ounce of meat per hen three
times week is about right. During
the moulting season little more meat
may be given to advantage. Never
feed the meat mixed in mash, as the
hens are likely to get more than they
require, which will result in digestive
troubles.
While one farmer sows twenty or
thirty acres of wheat, his neighbor Will
put in half rs much and get rs many
bushels. There is not only the lesson
of profit in this, but 1t must be kept
In mind that well-tilled land is con-
stantly improving while that which is
half titled is growing poorer every day.
The depth at which seed should be
planted depends upon the quality of
the soil. Much good seed is smotherad
by being planted too deep in heavy
soil, their vitality being insufficient to
force them through the crust. Seeds
planted too shallow on light soil dry
up and fail to sprout from lack Of
moisture. Use common sense.
Some poultry raisers clean out a
good many Of the old birds in mid
summer, and in this way make room
for the chickens. If this is done and
the young birds are then allowed to
go on the roosts, nail board four or
six inches in width the whole length
Of the perch. This will prevent chook-
ed breastbones which are likely to re-
suit from roosting on narrow perches
or poles.
Aside from the molting season,
there is no other time when the hen
needs such careful attention as dur
ing the period when she is incubating
eggs, says Commercial Poultry. She
must be kept free from vermin and
must have such foods as will main
tain the heat of her body and keep
her in good health. Corn is the best
food for sitting hens, but should not
be made an exclusive diet. Supply a
variety of food, with corn as the
basis, and plenty of fresh, clean
water. 1t pays to keep the sitting
hens healthy and comfortable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

One ounce of meat per hen three
times a week is about right. During
the moulting season little more meat
may be given to advantage. Never
feed the meat mixed in mash, as the
hens are likely to get more than they
require. which will result in digestive
troubles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

The depth at which seed should be
planted depends upon the quality Of
the SOIL Much good seed is smotherad
by being planted too deep in heavy
soil, their vitality being insufficient to
force them through the crust. Seeds
planted too shallow on light soil dry
up and fail to sprout from lack Of
moisture. Use common sense.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

Coarse grasses unfit for lawns some
times start up from seeds carried by
the wind, and these should be treated
like any other weeds-dug out and the
holes filled with soil, over which the
grass will soon spread.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

The time is coming when progress
sive farmers will have their fertilizers
made to order, and progressive dealers
will be ready to fill their orders. 1t
will not be difficult task to ascertain
the varying wants of every field and
in what elements the land is poor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-08-16

While one farmer sows twenty or
thirty acres of wheat, his neighbor will
put In half rs much and get rs many
bushels. There is not only the lesson
of profit in this, but 1t must be kept
In mind that well-tilled land is con-
stantly improving while that which is
half titled is growing poorer every day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-27

train started and he attempted to get
off, but fell under the wheels and was
horribly mangIed, death coming i'm
stantly. One arm and both legs were
severed from the body and the head
was badly crushed The accident iaap-
pened within few feet of where the
family and friends stood, who would
have been eye witnesses to the affair
but Tor the cover OF darkness. The re-
mains were taken at once to the
Byrnes undertaking rooms to await the
arrival Of the coroner who will likely
dispense with All inquest.
The deceased leaves a wife and foul
children, one brother, three sisters and
an aged father and mother. A younger
brother was accidentally killed about
seven years ago by falling from q
house roof
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-27

mors They seem to be gotten up FOR
the purpose of convincing the United
States government that there Is
spirit of unrest in Cuba In any
event the United States will not per.
nit the dispatch OF arms to Cuba.
Senator Zeyas, president of the lib.
eral party, was surprised when IN.
formed of the runror. He said:
Gomez has not got the money to buy
guns. He is going to rent planta.
ton and become sugar planter.
The only movement have heard or
is In the direction of annexation to the
United States in the event of the rat
ification of the British treaty, but that
is conspiracy and not party mat
ter i am not inclined to believe that
the senators despite the strength
Of the moderates, will ratify the
treaty"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-27
thus to remedy existing transpor-

thus to remedy existing transport
tation evils.
I'VE specifically agree with the
president that the only constitu-
tional and effective method for SUI
pervisions of rates, classification
and practices is by amending the
interstate commerce act SO as to
provide that the commission
should be vested with power,
where given rate has been chal-
lenged and after full hearing,
found to be unreasonable, to de-
eide. subject to judicial review,
what shall be reasonable rate to
take it's place, the ruling Of the
commission to take effect imme-
diately, and to obtain unless and
until it is reversed by a court OF
review.
Amendment of the interstate
commerce act should be sufficient
ly broad to cover all interstate
transportation service including
all charges. regulations and ex-
actions in connection Herewith,
whether provided by railroads
lklSIuStlNSS, vi tnIou6h
ments with others"
After q spirited discussion In wllicl
several amendments were offered, tn
report was finally adopt
"a by unanimous vote. J. C. Kee
caused laughter by declaring he be
ieved Texas would go republican a
he next national election il Roosevelt
S a candidate for reelection. Formel
Governor Larrabee, of Iowa, told o
he executive committees campaign II
a year ago for a govern
nent rate regulation bill and said
We were insulted by Congressman
Mann of Chicago when the bill wa
being heard by the house committee
He said The would never vote for an.
such bill until every seat in congress
vas filled by anarchists. An enthusi
lstic speech pledging support t
Roosevelt in his fight for railroad rat
vas made by Former Congressman
Anthony Ittner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-27
WEALTHY FARMER a SUICIDE.
.. r. Lawson, Of Shenandoah, Cuts
His Throat.

J. r. Lawson, Of Shenandoah, Cuts
His Throat.
Shenandoah, Ia, Oct. 27.-J. r. Law
son, a prominent and wealthy farmer
and stock raiser, committed suicide
yesterday at noon by cutting his throat
with razor.
His wife asked him what he would
like TOR dinner, and he answered cheer
fully that he had mo particular choice
and lrade the family so to dinner and he
would shave himself. He was lying on
his bed at the time, but when left
alone. he got the razor and washbowl,
and setting the latter on the floor at
the foot OF the bed lay down with his
head hanging over the bowl End cut
his throat from ear to ear. When his
wife returned in a few minutes he was
dead. He had been suffering for
months with an incurable cancer and
the suicide was no doubt a deliberate
purpose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-27
TAFT TO PANAMA.

s
Secretary Of War Will Leave Wash.
inston for the Isthmus Tonight -
Will Mako Thorough Personal In.
vestisation Of Conditions Along the
canai.
Washington. Oct. 27.--secretary Of
War Taft will leave Washington to-.
night for Hampton roads and from
there will sail for Panama. He will
make comprehensive personal in
vestigation OF conditions at Panama
and inform himself at first hand Of
the needs OF the canal to be presented
to congress. A number of officials
connected with the Taft fortification
board viii accompany the,s seci 3 t1try
to secure preliminary information as
to needed Notifications at terminals of
the canal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-27
MISS ROOSEVELT NOT Ill.

Arrives in New York on the Harri-
man Special Only Slightly Fatisued.
New York, Oct. 27.-The E. I'll Har-
riman special train, with Miss Alice
Roosevelt on board, arrived in Jersey
City over the Erie railroad last night
at 7:45 o'clock. Mr.. Hartman and
the members Of his family left the
train at Arden, N. Y, where Mr.. Har-
riman's country place is located. The
only members of the original Taft
party who came through on the train
were Miss Roosevelt and her travel
ing companions, Misses Boardman and
Mcmillan; Congressman Gillett of
New York ond J. c. Mcknight.