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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
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The children had been clamoring
for story and Uncle William, whose
stories always pointed moral, had
consented to tell them a real. true
one 1t was to be boys story this
time, but little eight-year-old Elsie
was one of the group of eager listen.
ers.
Boys who tell lies and steal" be-
gan Uncle William, meditatively,
ARE sure to get caught at 1t some.
time. but it is not often that a dog
plays the part of detective"
"A dog detective!" cried the chill.
dren in surprise.
Yes, indeed" replied their uncle.
1T happened this way. When was
young man, used to go cunning for
ducks in the season, and 1t was
while thus engaged that i had the lit
tie experience l am going to tell YOU
about. On the morning in question.
took my old bird dog, Rover, and
started out to hunt for ducks. NY
friend Harry B. accompanied me.
taxing his young dog with him. We
intended to train him by running him
with old Rover who was perfect
hunting dog.
We hired a boat and Harry hay-
ing placed himself in the bow with
MS gun held in readiness to shoot /
TOOK the oar and sculled the boat
slowly up the little creek where we
expected to find some. game Wa
moved along silently till we came ia
narrow place where the dense over.
hanging foliage dropped low over orr
heaas ana We were compelled 10
stoop TO get through. Just then two
ducks flew up out of the long grass
and Harry tried in vain to bring his
gun on his shoulder. The overhapg.
ing branches were in the way. and
seeing his predicament dropped the
paddle and hastily throwing nv GIN
to my shoulder, took quick aim and
flred!"
You hit him!' cried Harry ex-
cltediy, and as he spoke the duck
futtered and fell into the tall Indian
grass In the meadow and was lost
to view.
We Went ashore as quickly as nos.
slDle and set the dogs upon the trail,
having lost ten or fifteen minutes in
looking Tor landing place. Old Row
| ct smelled around for awhile and fin
any came to point in the grass, his
example being promptly followed by
the young dog. When we reached the
spot we found traces of blood and
feathers. but the duck was NOT there.
Perhaps 1t crept away in the
grass suggested Harry.
There would have been a Main
trail If 1t had tod him. and stood
for a moment looking about me in n
puzzled silence. There was a corn.
held little way inland and saw
boy of perhaps IL years in the field
busily husking corn.
Let us ask that hoy Harry said
l. perhaps he saw it fall Walking
over to~the lad asked MIN if he had
seen wounded duck anywhere.
| "'Oh! yes he replied. 1T flew
right over the woods there
HE pointed to a small wood some
distance away and went. on with his
work. Now. ] did not believe that
boy for he could not meet my glance
and / never trust any one who can
not look me in the eye.
al believe you are telling me a
lie!' said sternly; but he protested
that he had told the truth and moth
Ing but the truth. Harry was look
ing on in silence, and.,eoing up to
him. said in a low voice, Harry
that boy knows all about the duck
and am sure he knows where II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

was given him four years before.
1t must not be said that the careless unly man will,
move faster In the business world than kind described
But the man with the ready BRAIN quick alert move
mens and with originality is the sought by The alert
employer Upon his desk may dust his papers NAV
be scattered about IN fine disorder but his trained brain
his quckness of action and movement win for him that
which the slow man of system never gains.
system Is indeed necessity; II is the oil that snootbs
the wheels OF commerce But slow system the dust that
clogs the wheels The business qualifications rank in order
keen Judgment prompt decision complete knowledge OF
affairs attention TO Details this last is not to be
founded with aggravating systemazaton carried to an
extreme
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

is the regret of his life that he did not take his opportunity
when he had 1t.
Recently man Of not unkind motives wrecked a fine
artistic career. His nephew only needed a little timely
help and sympathy to develop successful painter
HIS uncle, however, considered that he going to the
limit of irresponsible bohemanism ignored him for
time but when the struggle its hardest and he
was handicapped by an aing wife his uncle died be
queated his fortune to him upon condition that ne
give up art altogether He accepted the
his wife sake than his own the loss of his life work
and the abandonment of his ambitions broke his heart"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

DR.. LYMAN ABBOTT the hindmos This is the theory of
the eighties We working toward the third. The
state is organism with intelligence sensiby and will
as exhibited in public opinion spirit and law 1t the
right to do for itself anything better than the
individual This sometimes called socialism, but have
lived too long to mind about words.
We have already adopted the third theory of govern
ment. Our state policeman does many things He builds
lighthouses, weather bureau and educates chill
dren In two cities he operates subway all cities
he maintains the parks The state fact is recognized
as organism to do things for all This more demo
cratic and implies greater in humanity than in
divdualism for 1t means belief in the faculty CO.
operate.
The danger of municipal ownership far less than the
dangers from corrupt combinations of political machines
and favored corporations If the people combine for
war and education why they do 1t transpora.
ton?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

I'll guess we'd BETTER the deacon
replied, after taking moment to think
it over. That is. provided you'll
have me, and we both Wear the same
poke after this"
We'll, don't mind But dear me,
what ounces we were to go and lose
two whole years over it."-New York
Daily News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
ever was, and bids fair to keep right
on grinding for many decades. 1t is sit
uated near Swanquitis, y. c., and is n
landmark which Is held in highest con
SideratiOn
And a "Heaxc. Ho.m

II understand the opening perform,
ance of the new comic opera went off
without hitch
Not altogether; the leading come
dian appears as a jolly iacktar in the
second act. and, of course, its impos-
sible for n comedian to wear sailors
trousers without a hitch. '-Philadel-
phia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

help to him. She is typical English
beauty and is the idol of her gifted
husband. The two are inseparable.
They live in the country and lead
ideal lives with their flowers and pets,
going up to London when the fancy
seizes them and thoroughly enjoying
life together. Mrs. Barrie is taller
than her husband and towers above
him in her regal beauty, for he is rath-
err small man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
DCayeI'.

He was laggard at wooing and the
One evening he said in casual
way, Pm firm believer in the old
proverb. Marry in haste and repent
at leisure"
She looked UP at him and smiled
YEARLY.
But, of course" she said, "that
couldn't really interest you.''
And why not?" he asked.
because you wouldn't have any
time left to repent in
He thought this over for some time
and finally saw the point. When he
lcf, mn hour later they We're engaged.
cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
rhe Retiring Male Mosuui1o.

THAT same scientist again comes
forward and says that it is the female
mosquito that does the biting"
"He does, does he? Then the male
mosquito ought to be ashamed of him
self for staying ut home and letting
the women folks go out and do all the
marauding. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

the more popular
novelists of the
present day is j.
NJ. Barrie, author
of "The Little Min
ister," "A Window
in Thrums," "Sen-
timental Tommy
etc. and he pro
duced all of his
best books after his
marriage. His tall,
graceful wife has
nlvI-oys ham d, rron
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Chapelle, W h o
succumbed to
the dread dis
ease after weeks
of heroic work
and self-sacriice
in the infected
districtof the af-
tlicted southern
city. The dead
prelate had con-
tracted the fever
while aiding the
authorities to
suppress the cpl
demic among the
foreign element.
Arc Ii b | shop
C h a p e lie was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
johnson Grass HAY.

1t is the writer's belief that, with
the adoption Of thoroughly modern
methods of tillage throughout the
johnson grass region. 1t may become
practicable to utilize this grass for tho
production of hay without serious In,
reference with the cultivation Of other
crops. Fall blowing, treatment with a,
root digger or perhaps with heavy,
spike tooth harrow, combined with
more or less hand pulling the next sea,
son. will reduce the stand of grass so
that 1t will be several years before IL
will again seriously interfere with the
production of cultivated crops. The
land can then be allowed to go back to
johnson grass for two or three years
for the purpose Of hay production, thus
adapting 1t to rotation of five or sig
years. The writer, however, would not
advise any farmer to SOW. Johnson
grass on land that is free from 1t uu-
til more is known about methods Of
cultivating 1t. 1t is very unfortunate
that grass that will produce three
good crops OF hay In an ordinary sea.
son should be so hard to control a. to
render it a very serious pest.-W. G.
Spillman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
SLOW MAN FAILURE IN BUSINESS.


Ills desk was model of neatness ana it was
a great pleasure to his employer to know that
paper might be discovered In second Each mig.
con hole In the desk was marked and ,pbmarked.
the inkstand never varied from its chosen SPOT
an eighth of an inch the paper weight the same.
DUST was an enemy which was routed almost be.
fore 1t settled. Yet this cmploye had not nd.
vanced to anything higher than the nns,ion +bot
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

ooh, yes, he's self-made man."
81 thought you said his name was
Taylor"
"Well?"
"Well. it takes nine tailors to make
a man." Philadelphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
TREES WITH coMpous,.p LEAVES.

There is large number of conn
mon trees whose leaves are called
compounds A we'll known example
Is the ordinary horse chestnut, which,
by the way, is not native, but an
importation from Europe. In this
case. says st. Nicholas, the indenta-
tons are. even deeper than those OF
the Japanese. naples, the leaf being
divided into five or seven distinct
leaflets, which meet in common
center and form the complete leaf.
Our native American buckeye is built
after the same fashion. but has only
i've leaflets, which are narrower,
smaller and not so luxuriant or dense
as those of the horse chestnut. This
is one of our valuable Western trees,
and judging from the fact that Ohio
Is called the Buckeye State, buck
eye timber must have been plenti-
full there in days gone by. There
are several varieties of buckeye,
such as the yellow or sweet, the red,
the purple-sweet and the Ohio or
fetfd buckeye, etc. It's wood Is tough
and strong and makes famous farm
ing implements.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Ills talk is entirely too coarse to
suit me-"
"Oh! he's merely gotten into the
habit of calling a spade a spade"
81 wouldn't mind that, but he insists
upon calling lots of things spades that
are not."-Philadelphl Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
Pigs Must Be started Riaht.

The money in pigs is largely made
between the time the SOW is bred and
the pigs are six weeks old II the SOW,
receives the right kind of care and !
feed, and enough Of It, she will farrow
strong, thrifty pigs.
They need especial care in the iirst
six weeks If they are kept confined
in a small pen and the SOW gives 4
large amount of milk they are likely
to get thumps and die of in short
order. II the pen is not kept clean
they are likely to get sore mouth or.
catarrh. If not properly fed they ara
likely to become stunted. Give to the
pigs the right kind OF start up to six
weeks of age and they will take very
good care of themselves for the next
six months II you leave enough feed
lying around where they can get at 1t.
They need babying for the first six
weeks. Don't go to the field in the
morning until you have locked after
the pigs, and come In early enough in
the evening to see every one Of them.
They will pay for all the care you give
to them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
CORN Mill 90 YEARS olp.

Yet Doing Duty in Rural District of
North Carolina.
The windmill here shown is 80 years
old, and has steadily been doing duty
grinding corn. 1t is just as busy as IT
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

In China there is n tree which pro.
duces OIL Recently about 1000 were
transplanted from China to California
and at Inst reports we're doing well.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Isl! My friend looked incredulous,
but he was soon to see my suspicion
verified and in very unexpected
manner.
The dog had been shifting around
While we were talking and old Rover
mad finally come to point before a
large corn shocksome distance away.
the young dog close behind him.
Turning to the boyI said again: You
are sure you are telling the truth
about the duck?'
"Yep!s he answered, positively,
and with an air of injured innocence.
On the contrary. you have been
telling lies all this time said in
dignantly,and | am going to prove it!
Turning to old Rover, who was
standing as immovable as statue in
front of the corn shock, said en-
couragingly, Go in Rover, and fetch
1t out" AT the word the noble dog
rushed into the shock and promptly
reappeared, carrying in his mouth a
bundle. which he laid at my feet wag-
ging his tail and looking for praise
patted him on the back but Harry
started forward with an exclamation
OF surprise and opened the bundle.
which proved to be the boys coat in
which the dead duck was carefully
wrapped. We turned to the boy who
stood covered with confusion.
eye can't fool them fellers, can
We" he began sheepishly, but here
Harry's Indignation overcame him
and he proceeded to give that boy a
severe lecture on lying and stealing
which am sure he will remember to
this day, nor has ne. I'll warrant, ever
forgotten how shamefully he was ex-
posed by dog.
odd Rover was, of course, the
hero Of the day and much petted in
consequence. l was very proud OF
my dog detective. assure you.'
The story was ended.
II should almost have died OF
shame If had been caught in such
lie!' said Rob, the eldest, with de-
cision.
81 wish ! had dog like old Rover!"
sighed ten-year-old Ted. 81 feel sorry
about the poor duck." said tender
hearted Elsie. 81 could not have
killed it."
Uncle William looked from one to
the other in silence a moment. then
as he took his hat to go to his office,
he said gravely, quite right little
woman! Hunting is a cruel sport ex-
cept where it is necessary to supply
man with food" then turning to the
boys he added, Lads, l have given
you lesson in honesty, but your lit
tie sister has given you another In
mercy.'-Willanna Lee Hawk, in
Vick's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Why is 1t people always look at a
mans socks when he takes of his
Bhoes2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
GROWTH OF MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP IDEA.

BY Rev. Or. lyman AbbotF.
! am personally in favor of the mu-
nicipal ownership of all forms of indus
try that are necessarily municipal mo-
nopolies.
There are three theories of govern
ment-first, the Russian, that the peo-
pie cannot take care of themselves, and
the few must look after the many. Sec
ondarily, there Is the police theory.
Government should preserve order and
keep off foreign aggression. but every
man is for himself. and the devil take
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

When we see some people, we feel
like iuventing word that Is stronger
than CRANK"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

'7'o TIT" WI
match against her parents wishes Her family dsowned
her. She decided to the Her appearance
overwhelming success.
at that the parents stepped forward with the
long delayed offer of assistance She had been advertised
under the name she had borne in grlhood see their
proud name advertised the vaudeville hlboarls was
too much for the old couple and they over to her
the sum mentioned upon the condition that would re-
tire at once and forever to private life.
"A young fellow who had great musical talents had for
father practical business the of brewery
One day organis of nose offered give him musical
training free of charge.
ut that the young father stepped In not
only with EARNING to the utter impoency of the musi
cal career but with strict njunctons as to his duty In
making something of himself business man. He also
gave him Increased responsibilities and substantial in.
crease in salary The result is that man is over.
whemed with business of which he has been made trustee
lie mas no time for the music that his loves and 1t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
Using Crude OIL In Mango.

The government has recently been
making experiments In Colorado with
dipping cattle in crude oil with view
of studying the effect of this product
on mango or scabies. So far it api
pears that crude oil is very effective
remedy, but in number of cases Il
was little too effective, since the cat
tie lost all Of their hair. The oil can,
therefore, not be recommended for
general use, but 1t is possible that it
could be used on small scale by
farmers who have only few animals
affected with the disease. The sulphur
treatment recommended by the Bu-
reau of Animal Industry is the best
known remedy so far. but 1t is little
difficult TO prepare where 1t is wanted
for only n few animals. There arc
now number of proprietary dips on
the market which give most excellent
results.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Flavoring butter with the odor of
fresh flowers is one of the arts of the
French peasantry. The process is very
simple. and consists of putting the
little prints, which have first been
wrapped in thin cloth, into tight
porcelain dish on a bed of the roses.
or whatever blossoms are chosen.
Among the flowers which give the
most desirable results are clover and
nasturtiums.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
:
MRS. j. M. BARRIE.

Who Has Proved of Wonderful Assist
ance to Her Husband.
Very many indeed are the great men
of letters and deeds who owe much of
their success to their wives. Among
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

A pound of salt is sufficient for six
teen to twenty pounds of butter. The
difference III cost between the very
best salt and the very poorest is but
the merest fraction of cent per
pound. How foolish 1t is to use any
thing but the best. In buying salt the
thing to do is to purchase the best
that can be had and figure on price
afterward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Sheep are really long lived animals
and with good care they have been
known to live and bring lambs up to
fifteen years old. This age is reached,
however, only under the best care
and special feeding. Pasturing is not
so conducive TO long life as special
feeding, in which roots are used abun-
dainty. On the whole-it is not profit
able to keep sheep over six or seven
years, which is about the average life
of sheep under good ordinary care.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
DIED THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE
chapellc Victim Of Yell
low Fever,
A most r.

A most regrettable feature of tina
yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans
was the recent death of Archbishop
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13
HOPES BLlGH1tD BY RICHES.


A lawyer the other day hazarded the remark
that there were more fortunes made By dcliber-
ately blghting ones hopes for career than by
carryin gthem out.
Our firm drew up contract recently" said
he by which young woman was given 100000
outright to renounce vaudeville career of which
she had made the beginning of n great success
She had been married having modo n runov,o,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Over 400 gallons of milk shipped to
Chicago from one OF the suburban
towns We're recently returned to the
shippers, who had been feeding brew
cry malt to their cows. 1t was learned
that thirteen farmers had been using
this feed and they will not be allowed
to sell any milk In the city until they.
esSs changed the food of their cat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

The sheep-killing dog is evidently
an important factor in keeping down
the supply of sheep in this country.
1t is difficult problem, but if every
stray dog found on tile farm is shot
that will help the cause some. Then
1t is possible to fence dogs out Fine
heshed wire fence is not expensive,
and either permanent fences Of this
material can be built or hurdles may
be made and used. The use of hur-
dies is common In some countries and
1t has its good points.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

On every farm where hogs are
raised there should be a pen strongly
built to keep by themselves all hogs
that may be purchased for the farm.
This same pen may also be used for
the segregating of animals that may
show signs of being sick. A precau-
ton of this kind will sometimes check
an attack of cholera at Its beginning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

The first sheep that touched what
is now the United States came from
Spain to Old Mexico with Francisco
Vasquez de Coronado in 1910 but they
did not last. Fifty years later Juan
de Onate brought the Merino whose
descendants remnin to-day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

II flowers are few. scatter some
nitrate of soda and little bonemeal
on the ground. rake it in and you will
notice big change in three days
after the first rain or artificial water
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

Texas growers are asking the rail-
roads to furnish transportation for
one man with every car of produce
shipped, this man to accompany the
car to look after its contents en- route
and Its disposition when 1t reaches its
destination. And why not? Why not
furnish this transportation. when
shipments of livestock are furnished
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13


an injury to the trees, but he CAN'T
eat and Mt the same time give his at
tention to the work required of him,
exercising patience, training the horse
TO the work as well as the man who
handles the pillow, and you will and
the work of blowing the orchard has
lost many of Its terrors.
while they are calves: 1t should b
done just us soon as the horns can b
felt, which is usually about ten days
or two weeks after the calf Is born.
All that is necessary to do at this
time is to rub the place over the
horns with stick of caustic potash
moistened with water. This done,
scab forms, which In the course OF a
month or such a matter falls OF and
the horn Is killed. This causes no In
convenience to the calf.
~ -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-13

There are to-day plenty of farm
dairymen who are following up-to-
date methods who receive from 8 to -
cents above quoted prices for cream
cry product for their butter. Cleanli-
ness. system and painstnking are the
prices paid for success in the farm
dairy.