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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-07-26
The New Era Cow Pea.

Among the many forage crops grown
at the Coast Land Experimental Sta
ton, located at Hampton Park, il
will be interesting to the farmers Of
the State to know the result Of the ex-
pertinent with the New Era COW pea,
as furnished by Mr.. w. D. Garrison,
who is in charge of the station, which
demonstrates the advantage Of this va
riety Of COW pea to the farms Of South
Carolina.
At the Experimental Station eleven
varieties Of the COW pea are planted
and the New Era has outstripped
them oil in growth aud yield per aore.
This pea was planted On June 4, 1904,
the 6rst pods ripening August8. They
were gathered September 26 and show
ed yield Of 24.2 bushels to the acre.
Another crop was planted on June ),
1865, and in thirty.seven days had at
tanned height Of thirty-fou inches,
which is considered q very rapid
growth. The pea will be harvested
in September aud from the appearance
of the crop ct present the yield this
year will probably surpass that Of last
year.
The first crop was planted on piece
Of ground on which wheat had been
grown and 600 pounds of fertilizer was
used to the acre. This year the New
Era followed crop Of crimson clover
and the clover, being soil improver,
it was not necessary to enrich the soil
with fertilizer.
Besides the yield Of forage and peas
the Nev Era is valuable in shading
the land and checking the growth Of
nut grass, and is highly recommended
to be planted on land which is in
tested with this troublesome grass.
The cow pea is to the South what
alfalfa is to the West and red Glove +
to the North-a forage plant well
adapted to the needs of the region and
to the wide range Of soils aud con.
ditions. 1t 10 supposed that it has
been cultivated in the South for at
least $50 years and was probably first
introduced on plantations in South
Carolina, the seed having been brought
from India or China. From this o:ig;-
nal introduction and from subsequent
importations it's cultivation has spread
to almost every farm and plantation ir
the Southern States.
i It Is az accepted fact by farmers
and students Of agriculture that the
COW pea increases the fer.itility of The
soil upon which it grows, and it has
been demonstrated at the experiment
! tai Station that oe all the varieties
the Ne" Era cow pea will turn out
q more satisfactory yield and is there
fore highly recommended.
The New Era COW pea is not grown
extensively in this State and the OBJ
jeot Of planting crop at the Exper
mental Station is to bring it to th,
attention of the farmers aud to prov,
to them how they would be benefited
by introducing it on the plantations
While in the city those interested
would learn good lesson by visit {,
the Experimental Station by stud yine
the New Era COW pea, together with
the other forage crops being grow,
there.-News and Courier.
=. An empty head contains many
surprises.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-07-26

When woman sees anybody 10 q
railroad car reading aletter across lhe
aisle it makes her awful nervous not
to be ip the seat behind. 4 I; $@
- - a fool, parts his hair ia The mid
die to balance his brains. E 81 IS I, u
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-07-26

1t is thought that this Sam Massey
piloted the detestable Col. Kirke
through the country, and also Col.
Bartlett, in their raids for horses and
provisions. Dark days they were,
and these men living like dogs, and
beasts helped to increase the terror
Charlotte Observer.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-07-26
Not What Lawyer Wanted.

Lawyers have some queer expert
ences,' said the Judge, according to
the New Orleans Times. D Democrat.
Zone of them was telling of case
heard before me. A young man had
been arrested for larceny and he sent
for his lawyer.
''The young fellow told the s'terney
that he was innocent. but that he had
no friends in the city and no money.
His mother, however, was in fair cir
ounstances and he. knew that she
would help him. What he wanted the
lawyer to do was to defend him and
also send telegram to his mother
telling of his fix and asking for aid.
The lawyer agreed to this and made
such good defense that the young
man was acquitted.
HE and the attorney went direct to
the telegraph Office to which the mes.
sage had beer ordered sent aud found
it. The young man was SO grateful to
the lawyer that he handed him the IN.
opened envelope, telling him that he
must take all the money that his
mother had telegraphed him. The
lawyer tore open the yellow cover and
his eyes were greeted with these
words: "Put' your trust in God. ]
am praying for you. Mother = /,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-07-26

= If patient has lots Of money
any doctor can relieve him-of his
coin. .
A woman would rather have q
hat with one wing than be an angel
and have two. .. s &. s,.'f 4
When q man looks at hi. own
faults he never has occasion to use q
microscope. IS
- - Every time conceit is: punotured
character is strengthened. %sI 4.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31
fro be CONTINUED


Earthquakes generally do their work
with great rapidity, but there are OK
ceptions. While Caracas and Lisbon
were destroyed in Il few minutes. the
Calabrian earthquakes beginning in
1888 lasted four years. Earthquakes
travel across the earth ut velocities
varying between several hundred and
several thousand feet second, the
greater the intensity of the shock the
greater being the velocity. The SEA
waves that frequently accompany
earthquakes also travel at tremendous
speeds. A submarine earthquake near
the coast of japan in 1854 gave rise to
sea waves which traversed the whole
breadth of the Pacific at the rate of
$40 miles an hour. At Simoda, Japan.
the waves from this earthquake were
thirty feet high. At San Diego, Cal.
they were only six inches high.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31

completion of his own diplomatic I'M
dertaking. marriage with beautiful
and charming woman-these items
would consolidate his career. His heart
was set on Iris.
He seized the first opportunity that
presented itself to make Sir Arthur
Deane acquainted with decision al
ready dreaded by the unfortunate ship
owner. Iris must either abandon her
infntuation for Anstruther or bring
about the ruin of her father. There
was no mean.
If she declines to become Countess
of Nentnor she can marry whom she
likes. as You will all he paupers to-
gether." was the earl's cuustic sum-
ming up.
This brutal argument rather over
shot the mark. The shipowner's face
flushed with anger. and Lord Nentnor
FASTENED, to retrieve q false ster
i didn't exact, ! ~ to u it that
way, Deane. but ny te:ipc. is Il little
short these days. My position on board
this ship is intolerable. AS n matter Of
fair dealing to me you should put u
stop to your daughters attitude to-
ward Anstruther on the ground that
her engagement is neither approved of
by you nor desirable under any consid-
Grafton"
1t may be assumed from this remark
that even the earl's saldonic temper
was rutfled by the girls outrageous be-
havior. Nor was it exactly pleasant to
him to note how steadily Anstruther
advanced in the favor of every officer
on the ship. By tacit consent tile court
martial was tabooed, at any rate until
the Orient reached Singapore. Every
one knew that the quarrel lay between
Robert and, Nentnor. and it is not to be
wondered at if Iris influence alone
were sufficient to turn the scale in IA
vor of her lover
The shipowner refused point blank
to interfere in any way during the voy-
age.
You promised your cooperation in
business even If we found that the Sir
dar had gone down with all hands," lie
retorted bitterly. TO you wish me to
make my dau" ltcr believe she has;
come back int, luy fe o..' to bring
me irretrievable ruin:"
"That appears to be the result. no
matter how you may endeavor to dis.
guise it,
Il thought the days We're gone when
a man would wish to marry woman
against her will.'
Nonsense! What does she know
about it! The glamor of this island
romance will soon wear off. 1t would
be different if Anstruther were able to
maintain her even decently. He is an
absolute beggar, tell you. Didn't lie
ship OH your vessel as steward? Take
my tip, Deane. Tell him how matters
stand with you, and he will cool off,"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31

The measures of Wilberforce in the
British house Of commons for the aboI-
lshing Of the British slave trade had u
hard struggle before they finally pre-
vailed. On Feb. 10, 1906, Wilberforce
moved without entering into any ar
gument" for bill to abolish the slave
trade after limited time and for II
committee to consider Its propriety
He had been introducing such bill
almost every year for fifteen years, al
though his twelve resolutions against
the traffic were carried in 1888 without
division. But year after year the bill
came to wreck. either In the house OF
lords or the commons. suffering defeat
In 1896 because several Of its support
ers had gone to see new comic opera.
1t was doomed to disaster again in
1905, but finally trlumphed in 1907.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31

constantly cracking the brittle shells.
They become very expert at this. A
seed is placed between the teeth and,
without being furths touched by the
fingers, is split, the tiny kernel eaten
and the two light husks sent flying to
the ground.
On Sunday afternoons piles of husks
are to be seen in semicircle around
the doorsteps or benches where per-
sons have been sitting gossiping, each
man or woman provided with pocket
full of smtlower seeds. Whole fields of
sunfiowers are cultivated expressly for
the edible seeds.
Once meeting Il military man l know
in the busy streets of 81 large town in
south RUSSIA, he plunged his hand into
the pocket of his wide Cossacll trousers
and produced handful of seeds, which
he offered me with twinkling eyes.
accepted politely and soon found my
self choking. with musk instead of
seed down my tllroat.
The Russian Waterman has an In
gcnious arrangement for letting thieves
know when he is coming and giving
them time to escape. He carries huge
wooden rattle, which he swings ener-
getically as he advances along the
| street, giving full warning to timid
burglars of his approach, but effcctu-
ally preventing any drowsiness on the
part of the unfortunate inhabitants of
| the houses.
An English NJ. p. was staying lately
Mt Il country house in the government
of Cherson, and. not having been mi
tiated into the meaning of the uneartl-
ly racket that disturbed his slumbers,
he rose in n rage ut last and, opening
the window, hurled the soap and other
| bulky toilet requisites at the head of
] the astonisled and indignant watch
man. The latter actually protested ana
refused to be comfortea until he re-
ceived Il handsome "for tea'-as tip
is called in ltussia--by way of compen-
| sation.
Russian servants are frequently the
cause of great diversion and exaspera-
don. An English lady living in Odessa
told me about her cook. who Invariably
brought home inferior meat, declaring
1t was the best, and, of course. pocket
ing the difference in price. The follow
ing dialogue took place:
Miss A.-And did you tell the butcher
how bad the meat was?
| Pascha dhe cook)-No, miss; didn't
dare, miss. Only yesterday with my
own eyes, miss, saw Il lady-in her
own hat Ito distinguish her from serv-
ants, who only Wear shawls), in her
own hat, miss-come into the shop and
complain about the meat, and the
butcher just threw bones ut her. till
she ran out of the shop, miss. A lady
In her own hat, miss!
This was supposed to brighten Miss
A. from going to the shop to make in
| Quirles.-New York Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31
When clranc. Have Hard Work.

Those persons who Oh IL hot sum-
mer day have cnvied the giraffe his
long neck because cooling draft
"would last SO long when lie swallow
ed it have probably never stopped to
think that it has a more practical use
and that in the giraffe makeup the ami
mails neck is sometimes matched
against its legs. One of the most COM
ical sights in any geological garden is
afforded by watching CRATES browse
on the grass beneath their feet Brac-
ing their long legs awllwardly apart.
not unlike a boy unusued to stills, the
animals eagerly strain to get hold of
the grass, and when it Is very short
they have Il hard time. When two or
more of them happen to stand together
in this awkward position, their long
legs crisscrossing each other, they look
extremely odd. One woman voiced the
sentiment of most of those who sec the
animals when she said after looking
at them. My, but wouldn't try to
pick up a $1,000 note IL l were a
giraffe. New York Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31

man was magnetic, a hero, an ideal
gentleman. No wonder his daughter
was infatuated with him. Yet the fu-
ture was dark and storm tossed full of
sinister threats and complications Iris
did not know the wretched circum-
stances which had come to pass since
they parted and which had changed
the whole aspect of his life How
could he tell her? Why should it be his
miserable lot to snatch the cup of hap
piness from her lips? In that moment
OF silent agony lie wished he were
dead, for death alone could remove the
burden laid on him. We'll. surely lie
might bask in the sunshine of her
laughter for another day. No need to
enibitter her joyous heart until he was
driven to it by dire necessity.
SO he rcsolutely brushed aside the
woebegone phantom of care and en-
tered into the abandon of the hour
with zest that delighted her. The
dear girl imagined that Robert, her
Robert, had made another speedy con-
quest, and -Anstruther himself was
much elated by the sudden change in
Sir Arthur Deane's demeanor.
They behaved like school children on
picnic. They roared over Iris trou-
Dies i'll the matter of divided skirts, too
much divided to be ut all pleasant The
shipowner tasted some of her sago
bread and vowed it was excellent.
They uneurthed two bottles of cham
payne, the last of the case. and prom
ised each other a hearty toast at din
ner. Nothing would content Iris but
that they should draw farewell buck
etful of water from the well and
drench the pitcher plant with torren-
tial shower
Robert carefully secured the pocket
books, money and other effects found
on their dead companions. The baro-
net, of course, knew all the principal
officers of the Sirdar. He surveyed
these mournful relics with sorrowful
interest.
1.-THE Sirdar was the crack ship of
my fleet and Captain Ross my most
trusted commander" lie said. You
may well imagine, Mr.. Anstruther
what n cruel blow it was to lose such
vessel, with all these people on board
and my only daughter among them. l
wonder now that it did not kill me-"
"She was a splendid sea boat, sir.
Although disabled, she fought gallant
ly against the typhoon. Nothing short
of reef would break her up"
"Ah, well,' sighed the slipowner,
the few timbcrs you have shown me
here are the remaining assets out of
100000"
WAS she not insured?" inquired
Robert.
"No-that is, l have recently adopted
scheme of mutual self insurance, and
the loss falls pro rata on my other YES
sels."
The baronet glanced covertly at Iris
The words conveyed little meaning to
her. Indeed, she broke in with n
laugh:
- am afraid have heard you say,
father dear, that some ships in the
fleet paid you best when they ran
ashore
Yes, Iris. That often happened in
the old days. Ii is different now.
Moreover, l have not told YOU the ex-
tent of my calamties. The Sirdar was
lost on March 10, though l did not
know it for certain until this morning.
But on March 25 the Bahadur was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31

prised to learn how Anstruther had cut
the ground from beneath his feet.
Yes" he said, in reply to the sailors
request for information. ~ know all
about it. 1t could not we'll he other
wise, seeing that next to Mrs. Costobell
l was the principal witness against
him"
That must have been awkward for
YOU" was the unexpected comment.
Indeed! Why?"
"Because rumor linked your name
with that of the lady in II somewhat
outspoken way"
You astonish me- Anstruther GER
tainly made same stupid allegations
during the trial, but l had no idea he
was able to spread this malicious re-
port subsequently,"
II am not talking of Hongkong, my
lord, but of Singapore, months later"
Captain Ftzroy's tone was exceed
Ing dry. Indeed, some people might
deem it Offensive.
His lordship permitted himself the
rare luxury of an angry scowl
"Rumor is lying jade ut the best"
lie said CURLY. You must remember,
Captain FitGroy. that have uttered
no word OF scandal about Mr.. An
struther, and any doubts concerning
his conduct can be set Mt rest by Pc
rusing the records of his case in the
adjutmt generals office at Hong
kong"
"IIum!" said the sailor, turning on
>his heel to enter the chart room.
The girl and her father went back to
the island with Robert. After taking
thought the latter decided to ask Mir
Jan to remain in possession until he
returned There was not much risk
of another Dyak invasion. The fate of
Taung SAILS expedition would not en-
courage fresh set Of marauders. and
the Mohammedan would he well armed
to meet unforeseen contingencies, while
on his (Anstruthcrs) representations
the Orient would land an abundance
of stores In any event it was better
for the native to live in freedom on
Rainbow island than to be handed
over to the authorities as IN escaped
convict. which must he his immediate
fate no matter what magnanimous
view the government of India might
afterward take of his services.
Mir Jams answer was emphatic. Tie
took off his turban and placed it on
Anstruther's feet.
"Sahib." he said, 81 anu your dog.
If some day am found worthy to be
your faithful servant. then shall 1
know that Allah has pardoned my
transgressions."
In spite of himself Sir Arthur Dennc
could not help liking Anstmther. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31
6heWings Of the !
Morning , >, ~. ~ Is; ), |
~ Edward J. Code
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING cupTERR.
;::: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
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SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHPTERR.
CHAP. 1.-The Sirdar, having among
er passengers Iris Deane, daughter of
the owner Of the ship, and Robert jerks,
who Is working as waiter. Is wrecked.
II-All are lost save Miss Deane and
jerks, who are cast ashore on an islet
In the Pacific. uI-Jenks RECEIVERS
stores and weapons from the wrecked
vessel. He finds the skeleton of q Eu-
ropean on the island. IVA cave on
the island is fitted up as Q hsbitstion.
A chart of the island, mysteriously
marked, is found on the Skeleton. "
jerks finds hollow filled with human
skeletons, the remains of q mining par
ty. He Is rescued from an octopus by
wreck of the Sirdar. VI-Jenks tells
Iris that bis real name is Anstruther
and that, through the Vaccinations Of
missed from the English army. Lord
Ventn0r has been mentioned on the
Sirdar ss afiianced to Iris. VII-lrls is
(Polynesian natives). They are beaten
off by jerks, three, however, escaping
In their boat. The eastsways dread
sASAA A0suhus PAN-
pares to defend Iris and himself, forti-
flying ledge of the rock above their
cave. INA rich gold mine. indicated
on the mysterious chart of the island,
is discovered in the cave. X and Nj
The Dyaks attack the island. Among
them is an escsped convict, an Indian
Mussulmsn. They discover the hiding
place. but are defeated by the English
man. XII-An unlucky shot costs
jerks and Iris their water supply. A.
truce with the savages, the Mussulman
speaking Hlndoo 10 Anstruther, acting
as interpreter. Mir Jan, the Indian,
agrees to aid Anstructer and supply
him with water. XIII-Iris and Rob-
ert. In the midst of peril, avow their
love for each other. The fight coutin-
ues. XIV-Mir Jan is true to bis word
and aids the beleaguered couple. At
the critical moment the three are res
cned by the British warship Orient,
which has been attracted to the island
BY the firing. XV-On board the OIL
ent is Sir Arthur Dean, father of Iris,
who has been searching for his ship
wrecked child. Lord Ventnor is also
on board.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31
The Mexican nriderroom.

The bridegroom in Mexico finds mar
riage very costly business. He is ex-
pected to buy the trousseau, and he is
fortunate If he can satisfy the extrava-
gance sanctioned by custom and
prompted by ardent passion. Young
men from the country are said to be
often seen in the City of Mexico pur-
chasing all sorts Of tinery for the la
dies of their choice, and the spectacle
they present as they consult the meas
urements. which they carry VIII them
for all sorts Of garments. is very
amusing
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31

The range of the Blue Ridge noun
tains in Pennsylvania is divided by a
river every twenty-seven miles, as fol-
lows: From the SusQuehanna to the
Swatara, q miles; from the Swatara
to the Schuylkill, 81 miles; from the
schuylkill to the Lehigh. 81 miles; from
the Lehigh to the Delaware, 81 miles.
At the next q miles is a hollow Of
New Jersey in which nestles lake
known as Culver's pond.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-31
What Is the Meaning of "vulsnrp

"Aut IN the MehnlhS OF "SulEarf'
Sir Walter SCOTS daughter once
spoke in his hearing of something she
could not endure because it was vul
gar. "My dear" replied her father,
you speak like Il very young lady. Do
you know, after all, the meaning of
this word vulgar? 1t is only common
Nothing that is common, except wick
edness, can deserve to be spoken of
with contempt. When you have lived
to my years you will be disposed to
agree with me in thanking God that
nothing really worth having or caring
about in this world is Uncommon
Lockhart's Life of Scott"
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ventnor. His lordship was weary Of
peripatetic lovemaking. 1t was high
time he settled down in life took an
interest In the legislature and achieved
a position in the world of affairs. He
had chance now. The certain success
of his friends project. the fortunate