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Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-25
Great Crowd at FrnternaI PICNIC.

oSCEOLA, Neb., Aug. A.--(SpeciaI) THE
largest crowd that ever gathered at Os-
ceola was here yesterday. II was the day
OF the great fraternal picnic of the county
and all the different fraternal orders We're
in the procession. and in the parade were
as fine floats as were ever seen in the
county, each society vying with the other
TO sec which should be the handsomest
The doings lasted from early morning until
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-25
JEFFERSON IN LINE For LETrON
Has Home Delegation Behind Him for
Supreme Judge,

Supreme Judge.
FAIRBURY, Neb, Aug. A.-(Special)-
The county republican convention nomi-
mated the following ticket: County clerk, F.
A. Houston; treasurer, A. F. Smith, sheriff,
James Chernsde: county Judge, c, c,
Boyle; surveyor, N. z. Davis; coroner, DIR.
w. Perry; commissioner. First district
August Engleman. No nomination was
made for county superintendent. Mrs. True,
the present incumbent, was elected on the
democratic ticket, and while portion of the
convention was in favor Of nominating her
majority thought it more appropriate to
leave that part of the ticket blank. Judge
Charles B. Letton was, by very compli-
mentary resolution adopted unanimously,
allowed to select the delegates to the state
convention and the delegates were in
structed to present his name to the conven-
ton for the position Of judge OF the su-
preme court and to use all honorable means
to secure his nomination.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-25
Opern Singers Arr

opera singers Arrive.
NEW YORK Aug. A.-Fourteen opera
singers, on their way TO San Francisco,
arrived in this city today on the steamer
Stella, from Genoa and Naples.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-25
VETERANS GATHER AT BENNINGTON
Fully Three Thousand People Attend
County Reunion.

County Reunion.
BENNINGTON, Neb, Aug. 4-(Special
Telegram 1.-THE old soldiers and their
friends, assembling and marching under the
banner of the Grand Army of the Republic
at Bennington, amid martial music, singing
of old war songs and relating incidents of
great battles and smaller ones, tends to
arouse the patriotism and fervor OF the old
comrades and make them feel young, al
though less active than they were in 1861.
A conservative estimate of the number of
visitors in attendance today is more than
5000. Hon. John L. Kennedy and George
A, Magney were the principal speakers.
The feature that interested the old soldier
immensely was the sham battle by the reg
ulars and a game of base ball between the
Bennington and Elkhorn teams. with a
score of to in favor OF Bennington.
Tomorrow the school children will have
their innings. Sham battles and other
things in profusion are on the program
and every old soldier is expected to forget
his rheumatics and take as active hand as
when he was boy. even If he has to hobble
on crutches the balance of the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-25
Injured by CavIng Bank.

ALMA. Neb., Aug. A-Cspecial. Robert
Vermilli0n. while loading sand. was seri-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-25
Sues Liquor Dealers,

Mrs. Mary s. Keeling has brought suit
against Levi Munson and Peter Pommer
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-25
FiEhts to CO out of Town.
CFrom a stan Correspondent

Because he fought to get out Of Lincoln,
Albert Scott was arrested and lodged in
jail last night. Scott had been ait work
on the new pOstofice building and es his
time was out yesterday he tried TO get out
OF town on a freight car. He was thrown
of by the crew and then again attempted
the same trick on another freight. When
the crew tried to put him on Scott fought.
Ohicer Carnahan happened along during the
fight and lugBed Scott of to Jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-25
Foot BAN Camp selected.

South Bend has been selected as the foot
ball camp thic fall and about September
2 Manager Morrison will go out and pre-
pare the camp and will be followed Sep
tember by the team. The camp will lie
located across the river from the hsh hatcn-
cries The names OF the freshmen candi-
dates for places on the team who will so
to camp. have not been announced, though
good sized bunch will go. The old play
ers who win go are: Captain Borg.
Maurice Benedict. Wilson. johnson, Glen
Mason, Earl Eager. Barta, Fenlon. Den
slow and Weller.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
Rotation of Crops Pays.

That rotation of crops pays has
been demonstrated time and again.
To illustrate, we call attention TO a
few facts gathered from reports of
the Rothamstead, England, expert
ment station where they have been
carrying on a rotation experiment
for the lsussu this ., scmo ,Ss.xs. s.r,1e..-
results are briefly as follows: The
rotation carried on on one field was
roots one year; barley the second
year; beans the third year, and
wheat the fourth year. In another
field continuous cropping was prac-
ticed. Where roots followed roots
year after year, the average yield
per acre was l,OS7 pounds; where
roots were used in rotation the
average yield was 1885 pounds per
year. Barley grown continuously
averaged 2,lSO pounds per year,
while barley grown in rotation
averaged 2,649 pounds per year.
Beans grown continuously produce d
7S1 pounds per year, while beans
grown in rotation produced l,61S
pounds per year. Where wheat
was grown continuously the average
yield per year was 1910 pounds and
where the same crop was grown in
rotation the average was 4,O27
pounds per acre. Thus it will be
seen that crops grown in rotation
were nearly twice as large as where
the same crops were grown year
after year on the same land.-Far-
mer's Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
Acclimation Test Of Reid's Yellow
Dent Seed Corn. Cooper
alive Experiment.

The Agronomy Department of the
Iowa State College of Agriculture,
Ames, Iowa, has received a great
many inquiries for pure bred Reid,s
Yellow Dent seed corn for expert
mental purposes. The Department
has but a limited quantity, and Pro-
fessor Holden desires that such as is
available should be distributed
amongas many corn growers as pos
sible or until the supply is exhausted.
The corn has been given germi-
nation test, butted and tipped, each
ear shelled separately. graded and
handpicked and put up in cloth
packages sufficient to plant one
fourth of an acre of ground, or
more. A charge of 25 cents per
package will be made to help defray
the expense of preparing, cost Of
bags and postage.
Blanks will be furnished later, for
making up report upon growth. ma
turity and adaptability in your sec
ton of the state.
If parties having seed corn for
sale will notify the Agronomy De
partment Of the fact, giving name.
variety, color, how long grown in
their vicinity, method of storing,
amount for sale and price per bushel
asked, shelled or in the ear, and any
other information that will aid the
Department in referring prospective
buyers to them, their names will be
catalogued, complimentary. Prof.
Holden claims that inquiries should
be referred to the nearest supply of
good seed corn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05

Nine. De Diaz, second wife of the
president of Mexico, is not only the
first lady of the country, but the
most popular woman in the repub-
lie. She is known among her peo-
pie. from the mansions of the rich
in the brilliant capital to the hum
blest hut on the frontier, as Car
melita, meaning "our little Carmen" !"
Each year sees larger number Of
good works done by her. Nine.
Diaz is often appealed to on behalf
of some one sentenced to long i'm
prisonment or death. Official par
don is delicate power for anyone
to hold. and the presidents wife is
naturally careful for the Justice of
her case before she goes to plead for
executive clemency. But the presi-
dent himself is of a forgiving nature
and not infrequently the pardon is
granted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
PiTH AND POINT.

Three-fourths Of the things that are
put or could be dono at once.
II It Is your praise man is singing,
1t doesn't make any difference If he
can carry the tune or not.
In looking back over his past every
man must admit that the sun shone a
great deal and that he made little hay.
Occasionally you find man who en-
Joys staying at home SO much that he
will let his wife sweep all around him.
The Jolly blacksmith and jolly inn
keeper belong to song and history, but
they have got the blues since ventur-
ing into modern life.
In every small town there Is some
poor old failure Of man with big
family hanging on him Of whom 1t Is
said, "He was considered great catch
when he was young. g."-Atchison Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
Dual Purpose Cow.

We have heard a great deal ol
late about the dual purpose COW
She is not an all together new thing
but in fact quite ancient. But here
is description from the Farmers
Magazine in about 1888; "a mich
COW, good for the pail as long as she
is wanted. and then quickly got into
a marketable condition" Then the
author drops into poetry, which is
we'll worth reading as description
Of the dual purpose COW:
"She's long in her face, she's fine in her
She'll quickly get fat, without cake er
She's clean In her jaws. and full in her
chine,
She's heavy in flank and wide in her
loin.
"She's broad In her ribs, and long in her
rump,
A struight and flat back with never a
hump,
She's wide in her hips, and calm In b !
eyes,
She's fine in her shoulders, and thin In
her thighs
"She's light in her neck, and small in
her tail,
Shes vida In her breast and pooi at
the pail.
shs's fne in her bone, and silky of
skin
She's gtazle!'s without, butchers
within"
-Wallacea Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
An Educated Rascal.

Alonzo j. Whiteman, reputed one
of the keenest swindlers and conf
dence men in the country, is out of
the tolls again, this time in Chicago.
Whiteman has been indicted
thirty three times,an each time has
squirmed out on technicality. He
is a lawyer of more than ordinary
cunning.
This man was we'll born, is gra-
duate of Hamilton college and of
Columbia law school.
Whiteman is like the legendary
mule who behaved himself for twen-
ty years just to get a chance to kick
someone. He served in the Mime
sofa Legislature and senate and is
the author Of an election reform
measure. Then-ffteen years ago
he began his criminal career.
Although indicted again and again
he has kept out of prison by his
wits. The only exception was his
service in the Chicago Bridewell for
a year on the charge of forgery.
1t is estimated that from first to
last he has stolen fully q million
dollars.
The man is living illustration of
the saying that education only
serves to make smart rascal"-A
true saying provided you limit the
term.
True education includes in its
scope the threefold man-physical,
mental and moral. Any system
that falls short of this program is
meretricious and incomplete.
Whiteman may be born degen-
crate. If SO, his education has serv-
ed to make him an accomplished
villain.
But
Exceptions only prove the rule.
The state must educate even though
the education be but partial. And
in self defense it should include in
its curriculum moral as well as men,
tai discipline and teaching.--Des
| Moines Daily News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05

There has been revival OF the
proposition to call into existence the
half-cent or five-mill copper piece.
Five or SIX years ago bill with
that purpose in view was introduced
into congress, but it seems to have
died out Of inanition. The call for
the half-cent comes strongest from
large cities in which there are great
department stores; though lis quite
likely that in all other cities the ,ad-
vent OF the new money piece would
be welcomed. Competition in trade
in the great shopping centers is now
so keen that difference of half
cent in price often determines the
mind of a would-be purchaser
Savannah (Ga.) News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05

We suppose there never was a
man having anything to do with the
management of a campaign who did
not realize that compaign funds are
as a rule, much too large. By that
we mean that more money is raised
than can be used for legitimate pur-
poses. Such a man will, to, if he is
honest, admit that much of the
money comes from sources that
ought not to be drawn on. Money
is contributed by corporations that
want favors and by men that want
office, in the hope of putting the
party to which the contribution is
made under obligations. 1t is not
a gift, but a loan. And repayment,
in some form or another, is looked
for after the election Indianapolis
News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
Waiting for cutworms to Disappear

One of our subscribers sends the
following communication:
| have always understood that the
corn crop is liable to be attacked by
cutworms when it is planted on
spring plowed sod. have a twe,i-
ty-fve acre field which | expect to
plow this spring and would like to
know how this may be handled so
that the least possible amount Of in
jury will result from the cutworps.
There is SO much difference of
opinion, even among good corn
growers, about the way to handle
land infested with cut worms that
no rule can be laid down to apply
in all cases. The fact that the
worms enter dormant state about
the time of late corn planting leads
to the practice Of planting the corn
late in order to escape their depre-
dations.
We have tried the above plan on
more than one occasion and while
no injury resulted from the worms.
the delay in planting in itself causes
a loss. This is especially true if
one is trying to grow large varie-
ties.
Last year field planted June 1st
produced a good deal of soft corn,
while sod field adjoining planted
May 18th gave very satisfactory re-
turns, though in the case of the
earlier planting some of the corn
was cut off by the worms. The in
jured plants, however, soon re-
covered SO that the crop only lost
few days.
Taking all things into considera-
tion we would advise the use of an
early variety if planting is delayed
two or. three weeks later than the
regular season, otherwise plant at
the regular time with the ordinary
variety and run the chances of the
crop recovering from such injury
as may be done by the worms. The
last two seasons have been cool
throughout, and corn, generally
speaking, has been late. This may
not occur again for years, but tax
ing the average of seasons we be
lieve that those who plant on sod
will obtain better returns if they
put their corn in on time and take
their chances with the worms
Homestead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
Do Animals Thinks

The following facts, which l saw
with my own eyes on repeated occa-
sions. fully convinced me that animals
have tho powers Of memory and
thought. once had three parts
bred black and tan terrier, which slept
In a basket In my bedroom that opened
into the nursery. One of my children
was from III health very fractious, and
whenever Tiny heard it cry she would
80 into the nursery, hunt about until
she found squeaking rag doll. take it
to the side Of the cot and, sitting up,
shake it to amuse the child. If in do
ing this she did not display powers Of
memory. thought and reflection l utter
ly fail to see to what her clever per-
formance could be attributed.-London
Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
For loves Sake.

Sometimes am tempted TO nui mur,
That life is n ttlnp away,
With only u rUun | OF ttiil,s
Filling each busy cay;
Dustt hooks and corners.
Making the house look fair,
And patiently taking on mo
The burden OF woInan's care.
One day is ju.t like another,
Seeing and pl-cinK we'll,
Llttl jackets and trnuscr,.
so neatly that nCLe Can tell
Where nre the sean anI Jennings.
An. the seaiiiy sid.; Of liz.
Is kept out of get by the ~ gle
VI many u m0tuer aud wife.
And OF, -hen ready 10 mirInur
That life Is ilittiIig away.
With the sci same rom Of dulles
Filling each busy Gny
II comes to NV spirit s%, ely.
with this gracB Il n { ought divine:
"You are living. toillnv fur YES sake.
and til living should ncverr pine.
You are guiding the little fncis.eps
In tho way they n,I.it IL wax;
You are dopping Il word for jesus
ln the midst Of your household talK;
Living your life for Low IS sake
Till the homeiy caIcs grow sweet,
And Slcred the self ,tnlii
That is laid ut the Masters feet.
-Margaret Il. Sangster
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
The newspaper fraternity has 10,

The newspaper fraternity has lost
its Oldest representative in the death
OF Edmond Booth, the senior editor
OF the Anamosa Eureka. 1t was not
his advanced age of 95 years, alone,
that will attract attention The use.
full life he lived. and the strong will
that overcame the ,disheartening. of
obstacles-these are the things that
made him marked man and which
will be potent in keeping his men,
ory green Mr.. Booth will long be
honored- -as the .pin"A..r rad;tornf Ia,ua
who built up a fine newspaper bust
ness, under the inspiration of high
ideals, encumbered with the disad-
vantage of deafness from childhood,
He stamped his strong personality
on the affairs of Iowa, and the civili-
zation of the state lis tie better for
his work.-Monticello Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05

Cole Younger, one-time bandit, is
now an officer of the law, having
been appointed deputy constable Of
Prairie township, in Lees Summit,
Mo. Behind the appointment, how
ever, is the ever-present fear of
Younger that some of his old-time
enemies may take a shot at him.
His commission gives him the right
to carry a gun and to protect him
self. Incidentallyhe keeps the peace
in Lees Summit, because the resi-
dents know him too we'll to raise a
disturbance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
ESTER, IOWA, WEDNESDAY,, APRIL 5. 1905.
that makes both parents and young

that makes both parents and young
suffer.
Make memorandum of breeding
days, as a correct treatment of the
COW presupposes knowledge of the
CESSATION period.
Make memorandum Of the milk
yield, and if possible its test, only
thus can a positive knowledge of the
COW value be secured.
Keep record of the breeding ia
herd book; by that you may deter
mine the breeding value of an ami
NAL.
Visit cattle shows in order to see
other animals and to show your own,
50 as to compare and get practice in
Judging animals.
The calf should be cleaned at
once after the birth by careful rub
bing with dry>cloth or dry straw, as
the calf perspires only through the
skin.
The calf should have the milk in
small portions, and as often as the
cows are MIXED, as only then we
get the full benefit of the milk.
The calf should have part new,
part skim milk from about the
twentieth to the fiftieth day.
The heifer should be well fed
SO as to grow and develop, but
should not be fat if she is intended
for a milk COW.
The heifer should not be bred
until one and half to two wears
old. If bred at one and a half
years she should be left without
breeding for four to six months
after the first calf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05

"Silver thaw" is a name applied to
winter phenomenon Of frequent occur
renee ut Ben Nevis observatory. 1t con-
sists Of rain falling when the alr is be-
low freezing point and congeallng
whenever 1t reaches the ground. OF
course this points to an inversion of the
temperature, which is lower on the
mountain top than at greater heights,
and. being largely associated with n cy-
clonic distribution of pressure, it Is Of
considerable "forecasting" value.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
Dairy Notes.

When butter is poor don't blame
the COW. Blame your own want OF
skill.
Heating milk to l6o degrees pas
teurizes it. Stir it continually while
hot.
Pair animals of similar character
SO you may know the kind of pro.
geny to expect.
Do not pair too young animals
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
Making life is greater than making
n living.-Chicago Tribune.


Holland-Hello, Jones! What do you
think Of this for weather? Jones-I'll
tell you when come back from the
BARRIERS. 1 am always sure to get full
Information on the subject from the
man who shayes me.-Boston Tran
script.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05
Unsafe,

II understand, senator, that you re-
gard your colleague us an unsafe
man."
81 do. 1t would be just like him to
get scared and turn states evidence at
the first Indication of danger. Chlca-
go Record Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-04-05

The Invalid-The doctor says must
not smoke or drink for year. Friend
oh, well, he knows you'll have to
economize to meet his bill!-New York
Press
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-08
Our Daily Sport Story

in the chimney and rocked the old house. She had given the most de- voted care to her father and mother to the end of their lives, and now she was alone. Her tiny house and gar den were her main support, but late ly she had been fired with zeal to strike out in a new direction and add to her income. The new trolley was on everybodys tongue. It was an air line between a large town and a city, and the little farming hamlet where Beulah lived lay in it's tracks, and was waking up to its opportunities.
 Why cant I sell something as we'll as the rest and earn enough for new dress" said Miss Beulah, toss Ing on her uneasy pillow. T haven't any farm produce and I never had any luck with chickens. There! I've heard that frogs legs were good to eat, and I've frogs enough to Till up a regi- ment,"
 Do it now" was Miss Beulah's watchword, and next morning she took the trolley for the city and never buyer for a fine hotel and engaged to bring a sample lot of frog saddles. Tired but triumphant, she came home unmindful of the keen scrutiny of a fehow traveller, who eyed her first with a puzzled look. then with sat | lStled ar swung nlmselI OH aL the same stopping place.
 1 Next morning bright and early, Miss Beulah made an amphibious toll ct and started for the frog pond. Stepping carefully on the floating net work of branches and logs she spied the bright green head and mottled i body of a splendid great fellow and crept cautiously close to him.
 I've got you now"' she exclaimed, putting out her hand and making a tremendous grab. But he was too quick and dashed back into the water.
 I'll have you yet" she cried, and, bending eagerly forward. lost her bal ance and fell splashing among the frightened frogs.
 Hold on, I'll help you" shouted a masterful voice, which thrilled her heart, and a tall, athletic man came resolutely toward her and lifted her dripping form.
 Come. Beulah-hold tight-don't be afraid-come with me"
 Amos Hathaway. I'd know your voice at the North Pole!'
 "Yes. Beulah. was waiting for the proper time in the day to call, and came around by the old pond. You know, dear, I vowed I'd never ask you to come to me again, but I've just said it.'
 ~ ont say another word, Amos, un til we get ashore. don't want to bC engaged in a frog pond"