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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

shaved her life away and received
thanks She spends hours in silent brooding over her
wrongs If she talks at all 1t is only to nsnuae that
one time to die Is us good another and perhaps little
better If anybody tells her she is she only gives
him glnnce of quiet reproach and says significantly
Every well, 1t will not be long, He dosnt know what
She means, but hopes profoundly that it will not.
Now oil of this is merely the inward STRINGS of
housekeeping mania, the microbe, 1t WERE beginning
to graw. doubt If q man, foreseeng woman Does
the Indebtedness by which the revolution of spring
Ing must be accomplished, would face 1t herocally as
she does believe he would long endure the plan.
ming and cogitation which occupy the wee sma' hours
when al Of the family is peacefully sleeping except
mother, who Is a little troubled with insomnia. How
she tries to the various carpets they will
aid decide which room really needs paper worst How
she wonders which to do without, her new dress
or curtains for the paror (and finally without
both) man. would set fire to the house and ST.
lenty steal before he would be his wits end
The woman who has kept house makeshifts a her
life really gets little credit She curtains out
of dotted SWISS because they look dainty Greatly be-
good lace out Of reach) She covers
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

us at this speed-but it will be all to
no purpose. You are mine! You have
been mine from the first days Of my
courtship when used to play knight
to your queen in the high court walls
of the nursery, way back. ages ago.
Come-we're entering the town-accept
the inevitable"
Unexpectedly she burst into low, de-
licious laughter.
"Oh, Dick, oh, Dick! You are al
ways so ridiculous! What will uncle
say? What will your mother say"
He glanced down in frowning scorn,
delighted at the swift change. but with
al trifle suspicious
you know your uncle would not be
surprised at anything you did-and
mother-well-she knows ~
"What?"
Eyes. you'll find her waiting with ev.
erything you need at present. There.
Hear that band? Obi" joyously.
They've done everything 'cording to
orders, sure thing"
7 Inc auto WIS HOW running SmOOlnly
and moderately into the main street of
the town, and snatches of inspiring
music came down to them from the
harbor entrance. Crowds Of gayly
dressed Spaniards and natives lined the
street; groups of Americans in car
riages, autos. on the balcony; and as
their car rolled into view these broke
into laughing cheers and followed aft
err, steady procession, to the steamer
landing.
In sudden fear Dick glanced at the
girl, grown SO calmly quiet, rearrang.
ing the long, hutterlng veil; and the
monstrous thing about to be done-per-
haps against her will--came home to
him for the frat time In all IT. appall.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

Every possessor of q house with
porch, whether In city, suburb or coun-
try, should realize the opportunity hei
has, with the help Of nature, to make
1t delicious and beautiful, cool, green.
shady retreat In summer. In winter n,
matters little what 1t is, Vines win
transform any porch Into bower. To
have vigorous vines plenty Of rich soil
Is needed, and it is best to insure this
by adding plenty of COW manure orr
bone meal to make 1t rich. Good drain.
age, as in any flower garden, is also
essential.
In the woods many wild vines may
be found. There are the Dutchman'sE
pipe, the Wild grape, the moon seed
vine, the trumpet vine and others. The
wild grape vineis especially useful and
easily obtained. Its luxuriant foliage. ,
rapid growth and delightful fragrance
make 1t useful for summer houses and
similar structures. The trumpet yina.s
with Its scarlet orange flowers, Ii yeryt
easily grown, not at all sensitive toi
rough treatment. 1t Is found In many
parts Of the country wild. These vines
may all be obtained also from dealers
E The silk vine is very fine, with darn
green, luxuriant foliage of neat habtk
1t belongs to the milk weed family oS
plants and derives Its name from the:
silky contents of its seed pods. II il.
excellent for the yeranda, and ID used:
to cover many famous old ruins.
A number of the clematises are well
worthy Of place on the most beauti-
full yerandas, especially the Towering
varieties. such as Clematis Jackmanni,
which has purple flowers. and Clema-
tia Henryi. which has neat white dow
ers. both producing masa Of rich eale
OF vhsa IN b|osm. Sc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
RAIN ON THE pRAiR,Es.
Oh, the dear, sweet, summer rain 1!
mr. it falling, falling, falling,

Oh, the dear, sweet, summer rain!
Hear it falling, falling, falling,
Through the darkness softly calling,
"Waken, flowers! Lift up each chalic,
Dropping from the rude winds malice;
Lift your buds, SO shy and tender,
l will kiss them into splendor!
Humble grasses, creeping slowly,
Beautiful and meek and lowly,
Emerald spear and red-cheeked clover,
Drink my fullness, brimming over.
Stately trees, with arms approaching,
For my bounty long beseeching,
Let each bough, wind-bent and shaken,
With new life and beauty waken.
Patient grain, grow strong and stronger
You shall faint and droop no longerl
All things growing, all things living.
Greet my coming with thanksgiving"
So we hear it softly calling,
Through the darkness gently falling,
Tree and bud and blossom blessing.
All the waiting earth caressing- t.
Oh, the dear, sweet, summer rain!
New York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
THE MASTER MAN.
sl,An ARGuER1rE, I love your
JM( The words noated softly
..s.~s.sye>&>vCCe>G
~~~~S

sISAn ARGUER1TE, love your
Jml The words Doated softly
S from no visible source. She
looked around, above, evidently awak-
ened at last from the absorbing House
of Mlrth."
"Dlck, you silly. Where are your
The sound of cautious jump, foot
steps, retreating behind the high gar
den wall. and presently a gray clad
figure strolled through the entrance to-
ward the bamboo retreat. She became
again oblivious to everything external,
Flinglng HIMSELF at her feet, he ad-
dressed his remarks to the tip OF the
dainty shoes just visible beneath the
fluff of summer skirts.
1.-TWO years I've been asking, beseecb.
ing. and this is my reward, Total indif-
ference!'
The book moved trlfle higher. hid.
Ing tell-tale face.
He rolled lazily over, his bright. ex-.
cited eyes belying his careless move
ments, and watched the figure OF 4
short fat man emerge from the piazza
of the low bungalow and, laboriously
mounting the waiting horse, ride away.
With quick movement he turned
and caught the little high-heeled shoes,
his eyes dancing up at her mlschIeyous-
ly.
Marguerite, will make you listen.
1t Is time to be serious"
The book dropped at last and indIg-
nant blue eyes flashed into the brown.
He released her feet, giving them a lit
tie shake, and appropriated the seat by
her side.
You have nothing to do, Nudge.
Come with me for a spin!" His quick
changes and masterful assurance al
ways left her rather breathless now
she could only laugh In evaporation
MS usual.
my dear Dick, play tennis with
Don Carlos at s."
"Oh, Carlos" in tones of disgust. "It's
too hot for that. Come" and allow,
ing herself to be persuaded thew were
soon speeding over the broad Cuban
road.
AS he guided the huge motor, intent
upon the growing speed, she became
aware Of his unwonted silence and face
set with determined purpose. The wind
whistled past their ears the high palm
trees lined upon either side flashed by
In continuous blur: and the hard.
white road sprang up to meet them. An,
adept with the machine, she knew they
were far beyond the usual speed limit,
and fear wholly new sprang up against
this happy-go-lucky friend of her child
hood days. The long silence was un-
bearable.
She touched him lightly on the arm.
"Dick. what Is the matter?"
He smiled, but did not answer until
the more frequent plantations denoted
the nearing approach TO Havana. Glanc-
VIC at bis watch and slsekealng apsed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

shout, and again looked upon enc
world, this time to see the sailboat
scudding down toward her.
Five minutes later Polly was hauled
aboard the dory, ana bundled into all
the wraps which the girls had taken
the precaution to fetch along. Ly-I
ing on the bottom of the boat, in
the warm sunshine, life came back
to her, and when at last the dory
cast anchor at Morrell's landing, she
was quite herself again.
1t is needless to add that during
the exercises Of that afternoon the
trees which the school board had pro-
vided were impressively planted by
the first graduating class of Chebaug-
waun.-Youth's Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
A Favored In.trument.

The story is told of newly rich
woman who on the occasion Of her
daughters wedding gave a large recep-
ton, for which music was furnished by
r'ai,str,, OF ,welve pieces.
The leader Of this orchestra was a
yiolinist who had achieved social as
well as a professional success, and tile
rich woman evidently wished to recog-
nize this fact and make clear her
knowledge Of 1t.
When the evening was half over, the
butler approached the musicians, who
were having short intermission, and
In his loftiest manner he said, after re.
ferrlng to paper In his hand:
1.-THE violin eats in the dining-room !;
the rest of the instruments eats in the
pantry
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
A SONG

Dy A. e. .Housman In Mcclure's.
White IN the moon the long road lies,
The moon stands blank above;
White in the moon the long road lies
That leads me from my love.
Still hangs the hedge without gust,
Still still the shadows stay:
My feet upon the moonlit dust
Pursue the ceaseless way.
The world is round, so travellers tell,
And straight though reach the
track.
Trudge on, trudge on, twill all be
we'll,
The way will guide one back.
But ere the circle homeward HES
Far, far must 1t remove:
White in the moon the long road lies
That leads me from my love.
"a Shropshire Lad"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
i trife he tore Off the disfguring cog
s'es and turned toward her.

g,es and turned toward her.
The Bremen sails for New York at
g. 1t now lacks an hour Of 6. think
We will be Just In time"
"Dick Shepley! Are you mad?'
Marguerite Mcguire. certainly not !!
But you are going to New York and
start tonight-with me-"
She snatched frantically at the steer
ing guage, but strong arm held her
down.
you mustn't. There's nothing to
fear. Think moment. Remember
,hree weeks ago telling me you would
never marry anyone who could not dare
everything, even your displeasure II
necessary, to gain you? And doubly
sealed 1t by saying your marriage must
be original or not at all? 1t Is to be all
this. lost time persuadlng you to
come, so we've had to rush. Don't
struggle-it's dangerous"
"At the pier Very Rev. Mr. Blackie,
staying with the Chapmans, you know,
is waiting with all the friends we have
and haven't met Unique? 1t should
satisfy"
Exhausted, she sank against the
prisoning arm, helplessly staring into
the set face. He was breathing heavily.
grlmly determined.
"Please let me go, Dick"
The corners of his mobile lips flashed
into little smiles. His whole face seem
ed to hold unexpected places for laugh.
ter and tenderness; and suddenly she
knew the day was his, as she had
known 1t from the first.
Nudge, for the last two years you
have given me every encouragement
Yes. you know you have!" Then, with
a change of tone: Il am not going to
let you go. You can cry and struggle !.
scream II you wish-no one can catch
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
UPPER AIR pERlLs.
They Will Not Discourage Balloon.
ing as Sport.

They Will Not Discourage Balloon.
Ing az Sport.
'The dangers that go with balloon
ing are not such as to discourage it
as sport in America" said Charles
Levee, the young French aeronaut,
In commenting on the tragic end Of
Paul Nocquet in the marshes OF Long
Island. Danger is what gives zest
to aerostatics-and Americans like
danger. A sport which provides OPP
portunities for show of nerve. for
quick thinking and quicker action.
for GOODNESS in tight places, is bound
to appeal to Americans.
1.-THE thing that may kill ballooling
in America, however, is the unrea-
sonable prejudice which the people
in general seem to have against the
sport in general and ballooaists In
particular. have run against this
very unjust hostility almost from the
day set foot in this country.
THE people at the railway station,
the farmers In the country, almost
everybody, 1t seems, look upon an
aeronaut with suspicion. the rail
way people handle his balloon as IL
the thing most desired of accomplish
ment was It's destruction. They pull
1t this way and that, drag 1t across
tracks. kick 1t into a baggage car,
throw trunks on top of it, and act
generally as II they mad been set to
the particular task of tearing the
thing into ribbons.
When you come down with tie
balloon the people are waiting for
you-not to congratulate you on
having done something daring and
unusual. but to mob you. The other
day, when Count de la Vaulx, DR..
Thomas, and myself came to earth
on Long Island l thought for time
that all three of us would be lynched
and the balloon itself torn to pieces.
ut seems absolutely incredible,
but there people actually resented
not being permitted to carry away
with them piece of the balloon as
a souvenir. They kicked 1t, spat on
it, and when tried to save it from
destruction they cursed me and push
ed me to one side. One man actually
struck me. A stranger who inter-
ferred to save us from the mob vio-
lence was kicked and beaten until
he had to run for his life. DR.. Thorn
as pulled out an American flag and
appealed to them on patriotic
grounds, but ne might as well have
been whistling.
Those who are not actually hostile
are Indifferent. The aeronaut who
is going to indulge his love for bal
looming in America must not expect
any encouragement from the people
at large. In France wherever a bal
loonist comes to earth he confers a
distinction upon that man on whose
ground he alights. He Is taken In,
housed, Toasted, and made much of.
Here he is an interloper and the dogs
are turned loose on him.
why, after my West Point ascen-
sion came down on the estate of a
gentleman farmer in Kingston. This
man is probably worth million
frances. Well, when he drove me
to the station he charged me So. It's
not the So mind; it's the idea back
| of it,
Levee is also pesslmistic about the
gas manufactured hereabout.
AT first" said he, Il thought 1t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
SAW RESCUE IN MIRAGE.
Ships Crew Had Phenomena Verified

Ships Crew Had Phenomena Verified
the Next Morning.
Witnessing a rescue at sea scores
of miles away in a mirage is the un.
usual story told by the crew OF the
German sailing ship Sachren, In port
at New York, after a long voyage
from Hiogo, Japan. Not only were
the smallest details OF the rescue
plainly outlined in the heavens, al
though the rescuing ship was invisi-
BILE on the horizon, but verifcation
of the phenomena was had the next
morning when the craft shown in
the mirage went sailing by the
Sachren.
The mirage was seen in the At
lantic. 8 degrees south Of the equa-
tor, an hour before sunset. 1t was
the bo'sun who first saw the mirage.
1t was two points of the port bow.
There, reflected as by mirror, was
four-masted bark, close hauled on
the starboard tack and headed south
east. Three men were to be seen
on the weather quarter of the mizzen
topsail yard. Suddenly one was seen
to drop from the yard and strike the
water with a splash.
When the mate looked again ne
saw that there were only two men
aloft. Presently the spars were alive
with men and 1t could be seen that
they were taking in canvas, and in a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
Convenient Plant Irri.. 4, 2

U FI1ht Ifkt8as0t.
German publications have been print
ing Information concerning device
which automatically waters growing
plants In pots as the liquid Is needed.
It consists Of glass tube about three
feet long and about one-quarter inch
bore, bent into a siphon or U shape
with one leg longer than the other
An untwisted wick is placed In this
tube, considerable portion protecting
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

The depth of planting seeds should
be governed by the character of the
soil. II light and dry then the seeds
should be planted deep and covered 80
as to leave the plants when they come
up at least two inches below the sur.
rounding level, and at the first time Of
hoeing the ground should be leveled
and kept level during the season. Thus
the hills are made below ground and
the plants are kept from drying up.
II the land be heavy and wet the seed
should be planted near the surface, not
covered very deep and at hoeing time
slightly billed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
Brief Dairy Rsniaders.

4 Z - : w.
Dirt in the milk means dirt in the
butter. A
The dairy COW should have pure food
and drink.
Cold or sour milk fed to calves will
cause indigestion, followed By consti
patton.
Do not keep calves from garyeH
cows for the dairy.
The COW should be so trained that
anyone may milk her.
DairyIng affords good market for
most of the farm products.
An impatient COW in the hands of an
impatient person is worthless.
The cream should not be subjected
to constant Earring or shaking. Cream
viii yield more butter II 1t is stirred
frequently while ripening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

The latest novelty from Japan is a
new horseradish which is of delicate
shade of green and mild flavor as com
pared with the ordinary kind grown
in this country. In japan the vegetable
is fayorite condiment with fish. The
two-year-old roots are used and the
fresh leaves are also made into kind
Of sauce,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

Several English song birds, includ-
ing the lark. nightingale, blackird
and thrush, are thriving in an out
door flying cage in the New York city
Zoo, and make themselves quite at
home with American birds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
GREAT POWER OF THE PRESIDENT.

ny JOhn z. SpOOnef.
The President Is SO supreme under
the constitution in the matter Of
treaties. excluding only the senate's
ratification. that he may negotiate
treaty, he may send 1t to the Senate,
1t may receive by way Of "advice and
consent the unanimous Judgment Of
the SENATE that 1t is In the highest de-
gree for the public interest and yet
the President is as free when it ID
sent back to the White House with
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
Al Lonr-Felt wont.

"some of u.s." said Borem, "are or
ganizing a new society that you should
join"
Haven't time" replied Wise. I'm
thinking of organizing a new society
myself. It's the "S. 8. U. 81
Whats that? The u. g. sounds pat
riotic, anyway"
cts more than patriotic. It's the
Society for tho Suppression Of Useless
Societies" Catholic Standard and
Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
THE HOUSE CLEANING MANIA.
By Juliet v. Strauss.

The incipient pangs Of the house
cleaning fever doesn't develop malig-
nant symptoms Immediately. 1t gen.
orally takes the form of a sudden de.
sire to quit keeping house. The wife
abruptly makes such proposals as
Lets sell this house and get another
one" or Lets try boarding n while. !"
She also shows symptoms of insanity.
She makes remarks upon the general
uselessnessof everything, and Incident
ally throws out hints that she has
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
E.per.ne.t y.tA Ill..o.. se:l..

ExpeFfment WITH IIItnois Aosls.
The gist of four years experimental
work In growing wheat and corn In the
Illinois soils adapted to these crops has
just been published by the experiment
station Of that state. The sources Of
supply Of nitrogen. potassium and phos-,
phorus for the soils of this region are
described and summarized. for which. 1t
appears that the cultivation of these
crops can be done at profit only In
case of application of commercial phos-
pilates,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

George Cabot Lodge, Egyptalogist.
poet and student, is his fathers pri-
yate secretary In the United States
senate,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

In every neighborhood there is some
apparently perfectly healthy woman
whose doctor bills cause tho othss
women TO scrtaw
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

There is a great demand for max all
over the world, and a great effort Is be
ing made to induce Americans to Gull
tiyate II.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

barley for Horses.
Experiments and long continued prac-
tice Of feeding barley furnishes ev-
idence that this grain is useful and
economical food. But when taxed to
the limit by hard work 1t Is found that
horses cannot be supported upon barley
quite as well as upon oats. and that it
is worth but slightly less per pound
than oats, with animals performing
medium amount of work. Mules do
not take as kindly to barley as horses.
On the Pacific coast barley is extern
sively grown as horse feed. and 10
extensively used in other countries for
this purpose
. Barley is not generally used as 4
food for horses In the United States,
doubtless owing to the fact, that 1t To-
in such demand for brewing purposes.
that 1t Is usually high In price Wher.
ever 1t Is grown, however. 1t IL fre-
quently possible to secure at a low cost
grain which is of color or damaged
by rain during harvest and which, for.
this or some other reason, is unit for;
brewing but valuable for feed. Ex-
change. 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16

Sell the poor cows and buy only
those you know to be good. Farmers
lose more money by buying fresh cows
than any other way. They cannot
Judge of the average capacity or dis
position Of the animal until 1t has been
tested and disease may be brought into
the herd unknowingly. When success
with a herd rests upon the breed and
the farmer patiently waits until he
has secured cows OF his own breeding,
success will be much easier.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-16
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ss y z az n - e.
Tobacco refuse Of any kind is rich
in potash and valuable for orchard use,
49, 49,
A tree will seldom live II 1t is set
when the bark is shriveled from dry
roots
m .;, :, .wnea. o.~a' ~ os a s.s
VIII WI. s..e ue..e' sesu, -. 30
70 tne presuihs ewes enau ei'ne. " neA'
"a .o1n /" i nen ~ o.-e'
MIX 10 OF per eeht Wu.et "1 'aau' !.
any help from the pump, hence tne
COW must have bountifnl supply OF
good water IN order to produce I'D
eral now.
nh. fr.t garden vegetable comes
,rom tho asnaraona hed M cannot
.o,a. wh.-.' thore 4. M nod nn,aa. one
INV. = The civ man hnva Il. but
sthsr. :. No ra..on sor farmers hnvins
.,,ah +h,nr.
=.
One Of the hest WAYS to DISPOSE Of
old stravstacks Is to haul them in wet
and muddy feed lots to be tramped
GOWN III Tue nu l anu " eh.en anu e,'sA az
serb all the liquid manure OF sucn
places. Just a little labor ana u VIII
90 the rest +
.-,,,,
snorts ana niiua'lhss N Waeer or
MIX are eAce'len' anu make quicA
cams IN noss' eslec'aly young ones.
Inere y NOT much IN Iavor OF krihalhs
Leed Dut tnis makes . oe'tsr s'op.
Wnoie oats snou.u spe usea ZOE young
snoats' ana nu'ieu a''u sroulla ioaes lor
OLD STOCK.
4 ~. p,.-s.,. -. .r.S,,.
:. - ~. au.o" M. = nus' = . 49,,
sen'ly inalassu. y nonasel snou.a =
pe elulppsu wi'i Al,Tsielse u wunt nc
wants. anu .''sn snou'u - 'ua' '.e nia.
cnine leslohus - nv enols pol
sumo II olten oo...i.leu pt,c'"se poor
pianter Is ca,led INTO use a lah'el
tnat can not pe niue u 10 soou worA
~ aear a. any prlec