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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22
LITTLE JAps VS.. slo Foss.
Slash Their Legs Japanese Country
BOy's Bravery,

SIash Inehr lSe8s - Japanese Country
BOy's Bravery.
had heard that the japanese in
fantry charged OH their stomachs.
writes Helen Hyde. at Shoji, but Ind
no idea how they did it until saw
Uchipama charging around my room
not exactly on his stomach, but
away over OH his left knee, propelling
himself along with his right leg, which
trailed out behind him. He was firing
nadly as he went, and in an instant he
was his own Understanding, forging
ahead, sword in hand, addressing his
men, who. second ago, We're repre-
sented by this same lightnlng-clan
artist, pchiyama.
where lead you followw shout
ed the officer: IF any man falters or
makes move to retreat, myself with
my sword in pieces will cut him. For
warlw
"Oh," said Uchiyama. turning. pant
ing with his exertions, no words can
describe the strong actions of our Of
ficers, or the strong words they speak.
They are found dead, shot through the
mouth while shouting to their men
shot In the breast. There was Cap
tain Tachibana; shell tore away his
right hand; never mind-he caught
sword with his left, and led on his
men, never faltering. Another shell
tore away great piece of his body,
but when they found him his sworl
was still clutched tightly in bis hand"
All this. because n friend OF Uchi-
yama's was just back from Iinoyalis,
and out In the servants quarters had
spent the Afternoon telling them won
drous tales.
found on my return that day a
century-old dwarf pine and some
white roses. "A Liaoyang banzai pres
ent from Toku San," explained Toyo.
He said, of course, Ii you wanted
them, he had bits of shells and such
things from the battlefield, but he
thought you would rather have the
pine"
met hero the other day--at least
SO considered by the Japanese. for he
received the coveted "Kanzo" before
the troops-a quiet. unassuming coun-
try boy, cavalryman of the Imperial
Bodyguard. Why General Kuroki had
conferred this honor upon him, and
why three medals adorned his brilliant
uniform. he did not say: but he did
say that he was allowed to keep the
Russian officers overcoat that he
brought with him. because he, with
two comrades, came unexpectedly
upon twenty cossacks. and, moreover,
gave them battle. He simply bowed
when some one asked how the officer
died, and one felt repealed; and vet.
when one looked at the little Japanese
horseshoe and the massive Russian
0ne-at the overcoat. which must have
been worn by huge man, and then
at the stripling-one with American
sympathy for the under dog could not
help being glad the fortunes of war
were with the boy.
The skirts of the cost were slashed
with cuts as clean MS II made with the
scissors. and when we asked the
meaning he said that their horses and
their men were much too small to en-
able them to strike at the bodies of
their big antagonists-so that they
were obliged to unhorse them If pos
sible by wounding them in the legs.
l had not realized at what great dis
advantage the Japanese cavalry
fought.-Argonaut
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

When we got there no one was STIR
ring Joe was lying on his back fast
asleep, and all the rest were snoring
in concert. We carefully put the mug
get in the place where Joe had kept
1t, and then turned in ourselves.
III the morning we got Joe to show
us the last place where he had seen
his treasure. When his eyes fell upon
the nugget a more astonished man
you never saw In your life. Then, to
the wondering crowd. we told the
story If how we had found it.-New
York Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22
GINSENG CULTURE.
scnsible and Timely Warming Give,
by Secretary Wilson.

Scnsible and Timely Warming Given
by Secretary Wilson.
Secretary Wilson very wisely tells
the farmers that ginseng culture is n
delusion and snare and advises them
to let 1t alone, says the Practical Farm
er. But the level-headed farmers do
not need to be warned against these
crops that some make a furorc over
every now and then. The men who
rush into crop of which they know
nothing are generally the men who are
unsuccessful with the crops they do
know something about. What we need
is not new crops, but better farm.
ing with the old ones. The men who
are always ready to turn their atten-
ton to these odd crops that some one
tells them there is a fortune In are
generally the men we cannot get to
attend tho farmers institutes or to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22
WORLDS RICHEST GIRL 10 WE'D.

1t is announced that Bertha Krupp.
the 19-year-old owner Of the Krupp
gun works at Essen. Germany, Is be-
trothed to DIR. Heck, of Rheodt, Rhen-
ish. Prussia. Miss Krupp. who is the
wealthiest girl in her own right in
the world, owns practically all of the
$40,0O0,000 capital stock of the Krupp
gun works, besides other wealth,
amounting to s35,OOO,OOO more, which
her father left her. She has an an
nual income from the Krupp works
alone Of $2,400,OOO. She has already
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

First Roomer-I'd like to know
who swipes my ink?
Neighborly sponger-Nobody. very
likely; don't you know that Ink evap.
crates very rapidly?
First Roomer-Um, yes. but my sta
donery always disappears with the ink.
Does paper evaporate too?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

Headaches rarely assail the BedouIn
Arabs. They are nearly all small eat
ers and six or seven dates soaked in
melted butter with a very small guam
tity of coarse -four or three or four
tablespoonfuls of boiled rice serves a
man whole day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22
His Idea.

Wife-Accordin to the papers dress
goods will come much higher this sea-
son than last.
Husband-Well, am glad of 1t.
never did approve Of those decollete
costumes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22
CARNIVAL IN the NORTH,

Arm In arm, their branches twined.
Eall naples drink the mountain wind;
reach out with eagerness to seize
Eiagons of cool October breeze.
bravely decked in yellow and red,
Naples stand at the bright throng's head.
And summon the frs to give their aid
To make this forest masquerade
Summon even the solemn frs
TO join the ranks of roisterers!
Spruceland woodsmen. Pierce and lean.
NOW with your gayest songs lead on!
Join In the revel the trees make here.
For woods will be sad for half year;
Riot little-summer il spent,
And all the winter the woods keep Lent!
Atlantic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

ut seems to be in accord with the
eternal fitness of things that the groom
should obtain the marriage .nse,"
said the old bachelor. ~
"How't that? queried the fair type.
writer boarder.
Because he is seldom allowed any
license after the ceremony" answered
the o. b.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

A horse that is well broken becomes
useful and is sought by all who may
be acquainted with his abilities. The
auto that is well broken is fit only for
the Junk shop.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22
EyeuinUUO.

They say there's no chance for the
rich in the next world"
That's probably tho reason they're
getting most everything here"-De.
troit Free Press,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

Berne has the reputation of being
the most honest town in Switzerland.
1t is said that not single article has
been lost within the city without being
recovered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

A farmer in Wisconsin brought suit
against seed dealer because he sold
him bird rape seed instead of the
dwarf Essex variety. and that the
crop developed lot of noxious weeds
that greatly damaged his farm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

The production of lambs for market,
especially on farms convenient to mar
ket, II conducted with intelligence,
cannot fail to be profitable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22
gives you a little licking,

and now you may read the book and
enjoy it, while you have the advantage
of the father of your country in expert
ence and will save my cherry tree, Civ
ing you valuable lesson at the same
time"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

1t has been recently discovered that
people live longer in cities than in
the country. This probably explains
why SO many farmers move to the city
when they retire,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

While pig should be literally fed
1t should not be so overfed but that it
will always be ready for its feed at
the appointed time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22
Conditions Reversed .

Kidder-The proverb, "every dog
has Its day." doesn't go in Algiers.
Easly-Why?
Kidder-For the very good reason
that there every dey has his dog
New York Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

Feed ground oil cake to fowls twice
Il week; it will often promote laying
when other foods fail to give good re-
suits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

A man isn't necessarily egotistical
who appreciates pat on the back at
ter many years Of hard and mdoest
work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

When purchasing ram for breed
ing purposes, 1t should be better than
the best IN your flock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

A penny saved by mlser means q
dollar burned By bis heirs later on.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

The best swine breeders nowadays
use some OF the many kinds of germi
cides freely about their houses and
yards. These disinfect and destroy
germs. By diluting them many kinds
can be taken Internally, which frees
the hogs from worms.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

1t requires no grit or intelligence to
grumble.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

Doctor Sven Hedin, famous trav-
eler, tells us that Thibet sheep are
used as transport animals. One day
he met Il caravan of 200 sheep laden
with corn, of which he says: lit was
pleasure to see how Orderly was
their march and how easy they We're
to manage: no slope was too steep for
them. though they bore quite heavy
loads
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

Forty years ago much of the stock
for distance of Il hundred or more
miles was driven to the market in
stead of by freight. 1t was profitable
then, and We're it not for the shrink,
1t might be so now. Some of the
shippers have to divide with the trans
portation companies and the producer
pays the freight" after all.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

IIOWbs
Good results were obtained from an
experiment from blowing by electric
power in northern Italy. In average
soil it is stated that blowing can be
done Mt the rate of about one acre per
hour. The power cars are said to be
as easily managed as traction engines
and can be used also for operating
pumps, corn shelters, threshers, etc.
The device consists of two power cars,
which are stationed at each side Of
the field and between which are
stretched cables attached to the pillow.
The electric current Is taken from a
trolley line; a current of about Ave
hundred volts Is said to be needed.
Each car is said to communicate
twenty-five horse power, which can
safely be increased to forty horse pow
err. The pillow is pulled by the cables
from one side of the field to the other,
and when it reaches the end Of the
furrow it stops automatically, the ours
rent being cut off..--It can be run back
ward or forward with ease One man
manages the pillow, and each car 10
operated by one man. Thus three men
do all the work
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

der, may be grown and cut at any
stage of growth. The system of rota-
ton should be governed by the condi-
ton Of the land and the value of the
crops in market. No grain crop, how
ever, should follow another, if 1t can
be avoided. but If two grain crops are
produced In two seasons the third crop
should be clover or the land made to
produce green manurial crops for turn
ing under, lime being also used.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

Shropshire Sheep In Texas. ~
prefer one of the mutton breeds Of
sheep that will bring twins. lambs
do best in fall or winter The late
summer lamb does not grow Off.
Lambs can be taught to eat at
younger age than n pig. They should
be pushed from the start until four or
five months old. when they are ready
for the market. My flock of Shrop-
shires averaged eight pounds of wool
each last spring. and sold 1t for II
cents per pound in Waco. save all
the fodder, stalks aud all straw and
everything that is nice and clean for
them.-W. j. Duffel. President Texas
Sheep and Goat Breeders Association.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22
New York Feed Inspeetion.


The results of the New York State
feeding siuIs inspection are an
nounced in Bulletin No. 240 In the sta
ton mt Geneva. More than five hum
drcd samples of feeds have been col
lected and analysed by the station,
covering $50 brands OF these brands
l51 We're licensed in the State, the
others being exempt from license or
sold without compliance with the law.
Very little adulteration was found in
the standard feeds coming under the
law, like cOttonseed and linseed meal,
gluten products and brewers and dis
tillers' residues; but many proprietary
and mixed feeds We're found to contain
corn cobs. ont hulls or similar worse
than valueless ingredients. Purchas-
ers are especially cautioned to beware
of feeding stuffs running very high in
fiber, and list is given of several
brands which are faulty in this re-
spect.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

The use of peat for fuel Is making
progress in Sweden in competition
with imported coal. Deposits In that
country are of enormous extent. The
finished peat is heavy and firm. with
small percentage of ash. Deliveries
to the State railways during the year
will probably amount to about three
thousand tons. The price is SSH per
ton in large lots.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

In the mixture of blood in breeding
live stock it will not mix like mixing
paints. We mix certain colors together
and get the same result every time
with no variation. Sometimes when a
white Shorthorn bull is bred to n Gal
lowar COW a blue gray is produced and
sometimes not.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

We are approaching system of in
tensive farming. Some extensive
farm operations work all right, but we
are fast approaching time when we
will need to be more intense in our
work. The extensive snout and legs
of the razorback have given way to
the abbreviated noses and legs of i'm
proved breeds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

Mr.. Hoard. the Wisconsin lairyman.
says COW will throw OFF S13 worth of
ammonia in a single year and it pays
to keep and hold it for use on the soil
He saves it by sprlnkling his stables
daily, and as much oftener as neces-
sary, with land plaster, which absorbs
and holds 1t until it is placed on the
land. He says lie made n poor farm to
yield an increase of 20 per cent in
seven years. This pays.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

Rotation of crops should include
some mode of clearing the land of
weeds. Wheat and clover. followed by
corn. clean the land, provided the corn
crop receives thorough cultivation. but
many weeds come up in the corntield
after the corn is Laid by" and it is
not unusual for crab grass to then
take possession of the field. Corn
should be followed by another hoe
crop. such as potatoes. cabbages, tur-'
nips or carrots, and at no period dur
ing the growing season should the land
be allowed to grow weeds, as a late
crop OF sweet corn. to be used as fod-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

The latest production of Luther
Burbank, the well-known California
botanist, is the spineless cactus, Which
is claimed to contain about half as
much nutriment rs alfalfa and that
the yield of forage per acre is greater.
This peculiar cactus was obtained by
a series of crosses and careful selec-
ton. The advantage of n plant Of this
kind Is like that of others of Its fam
lily. 1t can be grown in region too
dry for ordinary crops. Its success
would mean prosperity for the desert
regions of the southwest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

Has it ever occurred to you that YOU
cannot make your own burdens lighter
by burdening your friends with Your
own troubles? 1t cannot he done; 1t
las been tried repeatedly. If your
pillow does not scour will your neigh
Dor be any the wiser or will you be
benefited any by transmitting the
trouble to him? He will ask you why
YOU did not take proper care of the
plow and then your troubles will be
more.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-22

One of the unsolved mysteries of the
creamery test is that a 4 per cent COW
does not always test 1 per cent. y
COW is said to never test above her
maximum percentage of butter fat,
hut she will frequently fall below it
and the patron thinks the creamery
man is stealing from him. There are
disturbances which come up that will
cause this trouble and there seems to
be no accounting for it.
Okolona messenger., 1905-01-25
A HoPPEaDoZER.

The Nehraskau laid his large
isit bat on the door, ordered bot
tie Of ginger ale and took out 3
cigar, says the Philadelphia BuIle.
tin.
Eyes, George, Pm prospering
now" he said. lam a hopper
dozer."
"What is 3 hOpperdozerin
a hopperdozer is a grasshoDper
vender, George; !, being one, kill
grasshoppers aud pack them ID
bricks, and these bricks / sell 70
chicken raisers al over the c0un-
try. Grasehoppers are to chickens
what terrapin and canvasback duck
are 70 You aud me-a prime deli
cacy.
There's billions oigrasshoppers
Okolona messenger., 1905-01-25

IN Nebraska. To capture them /
use q machine called a hopperdOzer.
lisa large. fat pan, with q quart
or two Of kerosene held in a cavity
on the rear. A horse drags the
pan slowly over the fields, aud
every grasshopper within q i've
yard radius hops aboard TO get
q free ride. He gets 8 free
ride and the kerosene snffocates
him. The insects, alter they are
dried, are put IN a press and press
ed into bricks.
'sThe bricks, grasshopper bricks
command q high figure. There's
10 fowl alive that WON'T fatten and
flourish On them. They ere the
very choicest food Of The poultry
yard.
Okolona messenger., 1905-01-25
The RING AID THE BEAK.

A problem in the etiquette Of
courtsbip, says the New York Sun,
that is often submitted to the arbi-
tration of the dispensers Of wisdom
in the "woman's column" OF peri
adicals has been recently decided
rather brusquely in an English
court. It is only a police court
decision, to be sure, where even
the judgment OF the house OF lords
might not be accepted by the more
important portion Of the eOmmu.
atty, but it settles the matter with
10 its jurisdiction and has the
merit OF presenting the question
plainly, if somewhat brutally.
In securing the promise that she
would marry him him from tie OBJ
Okolona messenger., 1905-01-25
KINGS SON IN LONDON.
Scion Of cetewayo, Chief Of zulua, Lav-
ing in seelusion IN British
Metropolis.

IN q small lodging In Bloomsbury,
London, a kings son lives. The king,
his father, was Cetewayo, chief OF the
zulus, who matched the prowess Of his
people against England's might.
"H r. H. Prince CeteWayo," who
lived In a kraal and wore no clothes,
has taken a lodging in this brick and
mortar wilderness Of Bloomsbury, and
has become a reader at the British
museum.
He Is already a favorite. Constables,
COMMISSIONERS, waiters-all are
ready with their attention and their
smiles. He holds his head up and car
rles himself expansively. as BELTS the
descendant Of chiefs whose word or
whim was life or death to 100000 hu-
man beings. His eyes are well parted,
and look at you straight There is
decision in HIS speech and force in the
lines Of HIS mouth.
People here often call me 'Sety-
Wayo,' he said. THAT is not right
I am 'Ketchwahyo.'
Eyes, am studying the history and
customs of the country. When l 60
back to my country may write q
book or I may not.
'I have not many friends here, no:
Most Of those men in the reading room
are from the west coast. There are
not many Zulus in this country, no.
'I came to England with my father
IN 's2. I have been back to my own
country since then several times. When
I can no more bear the cold 90 back
to my own country. I came to Eng
land with the South African exhibition
At Earl's court.
Before. the war against the Beers
went back to Africa to fight for the
English. It was a great grief to the
Zulus when they were not allowed to
fight for the English.
II like to be here very much, but |
can't stand the cold cannot bear
to wrap myself up. I hate this great
coat. cannot bear tight clothes.
Sometimes do not like the food. Too
much meat. The Zulus eat a little
BIT of the meat now and then, but
more rice and maize and cornstuffs."
Now, there was one sad thing about
this son Of a fallen king. He never
once smiled.
Okolona messenger., 1905-01-25
NO sHoRTAoEIN HUsTLEIMo MEN

ea
In the January number Of the
Advance appears an interesting
article from OhappelI Cory, who is
now in the banking business at
Birmingham and who heretofore
has made bis mark as an able edi.
tor of several Southern journals.
Mr.. Cory says:
"There is an impression, large
ly fermented by the press, that
what the South needs is capital to
develop her resources. BUTT isn't
so. Our big shortage is in men
who know how to do things. It
isn't hard for any man who knows
how to operate q factory or ioun-
dry making any certain article to
get the financial backing. So after
all, the abstract thing called edu-
cation is at the bottom business
proposition, being the major pre-.
mise Of every argument that ends
in payroll"
it a fact that the South is
short OF men who know how to do
thingsi The census statistics Of
our development during the past
decade does not show that we are
behind other sections Of che coun-
try in this respect. The Nashville
Banner in reply to Mr.. Cory, we'll
says:
''Tbis section is getting on un-
commonly we'll, and for two years
past has been the most prosper.
Gus part Of country. Mr.. Cory's
owo city Of Birmingham, hardly
more than a quarter Of a century
old with over $4,000 people and
built entirely from industrial de-
velopment, is a pretty substantial
evidence Of what the South has
done and also that it has the men
to do 1t.
"And there ere many other evi.
dences. In 1880 the South prodn-
ed $4,000 tons Oipig iron. The
Okolona messenger., 1905-01-25

cures made BY DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
It is the great medi-
caltriumph Of the nine
teenth century dis
covered after years Of
scientific research BY
DR.. Kilmer. the emf
nent kidney and blad-
der speciahrf and ie