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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

LIEUT.. GRANT, 3p. Dent Grant and a
grandson Of General Ulysses s. Grant
There was singular coincidence as
ISOLATED with his appointment as a
White House aide. At the same time
President Roosevelt appointed Capt.
Fitzhugh Lee, son of General Fitz-
hugh Lee. to similar position, and
the two descendants Of illustrious
Americans were almost side by side
at the New Years reception. Young
Grant has clean-cut features and in
many respects bears striking re-
semblance to his famous ancestor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31
LIEUT.. U. s. GRANT, SD.
In the brill.

Grandson of Famous Soldier a white
House Aide.
In the brilliant pageant at the White
House which marked the opening Of
the year conspicuous figure was that
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31
M11uoNA1REs WHO LIVE THE SIMPLE LIFE
BY q, x, CIarkt

That the majority Of mlllionaires lead the
simple life is usually conceded. No less person
than Chauncey NJ. Depew has summed it up as
he believes it should be followed by the beginner.
He says:
1.-The first thing for a young man to do is to
study his health. He must first learn not to eat
too much. He must then learn that neither liq-
uor nor tobacco is NECESSARY in any form or
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31
Mere Variation..

Mr.. Newhall, the bridegroom, was
humbly trying to learn some of the
simpler technical terms applying to
feminine garb and few of the lesser
intricacies Of dressmaking language,
but Mrs. Newhall declared that he was
very slow.
II think it's shame for Madam
Fitz to make Elsie Gray's gown exact
ly like mine, when we're both brides,
and she knew we'd be invited to the
same places" said Mrs. Newhall, on
her return from dinner party.
why, it looked entirely different, !"
said her husband, in his most soothing
tone. 1t was yellow, and yours is pink.
"That's Just the point" said Mrs.
Newhall, Indignantly: that's one of
Madam Fits mean little tricks. 1t was
exactly the same gown, only 1t was yell
low Instead of pink, and chiffon in
stead Of silk, and where mine has
tucks hers has folds, and In place of
my rosettes Elsie's has those loops, and
where mine has the material hers has
tho lace, and the top of my sleeves Is
the bottom of hers. and"
"IIen! Help" cried Mr. NewhalI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31
breeding Horse. TO, Gait,

The gait which an animal will as,
sumo when in great danger. or In fear
Tor III llts, y prompted BY tast,net,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31
ALEXANDER E. ORR.

The New Head of the New York Life
Insurance Company.
Alexander Ector Orr, the new head
of the New York Life Insurance Com
pany, has been for more than half a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

Don't ask a girl to marry yeu aFter
dark when she is dressed 1T to Kali,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

1t is more economical to keep the
calves growing rapidly even though 1t
does require more feed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

When You wean the colt give him
plenty of oats and he will go through
all right, but no other grain will take
the place of oats.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31
blatant Dairy Property.

Distant Dairy Prosperity.
Dairying seems to be about the
same the world over, and the account
of expert management in New Zealand
resembles quite closely similar de-
scription Of the dairy industry In this
country. Like other countries. New
Zealand is burdened with careless and
Incompetent creamery managers
which the commissioner of dairyin8
blames for the low average quality OF
the product AS partial remedy 1t is
recommended that the grading stand
ard for quality be raised. The New
Zealand government supervises ex-
port business, which is the main mar
ket for New Zealand butter, and COM
pels shippers to grade their butter &C.
cording to quality, which is then
marked and guaranteed. The industry
seems to be in prosperous condition.
The dairy farms have improved their
herds with the addition of thorough
bred stock Of the leading dairy breeds.
Land suitable for dairy farms seems
to bring as high price as in this coun.
try. and the price of creamery butter
seems high considering the distance
from the worlds leading markets.
American Cultivator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

Green string beans, onions, wax
beans, parsley, hects, cucumbers. rad
ishes and tomatoes are desirable for
the home garden.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

Carbolic salve or vaseline are good
remedies for sore teats. They can be
applied before starting to milk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

1t has been discovered that two hens
fed with grain laid in given period
127 plus 81 eggs, while two others Of
similar races, fed with raw flesh, laid
176 plus 121. The total for the first
two is 1914, for the other two POI. There
was superiority as to weight in flu
vor of the eggs laid by the meat-fel
fowls, their average being SO grams
against 45 grams for the vegetarians
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

A diet Of pleasure Is apt to result
n . bad ease af moFa| dyspspilA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31
Has Success. with Gee.e.

I have always taken great inter,
est in the raising of geese here in our
climate. prefer the Toulouse. !
keep one gander for every four geese
and keep my flock in little house by
themselves. They go out and In as
they wish. l have never given them
any water and have raised as high
us seventy-five in one season. About
September do not let them run any
more, but pen them up and feed them
ground corn and water. In six weeks
they will gain considerably in weight.
III. H. Hinkler of Minnesota, in O,
j. Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

There is an onion hoe on the market,
long and narrow but triangular in
shape, that Is most handy for getting
in narrow places in order to keep
down the weeds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

Contrary to general impression, the
fewer eggs hen lays, the more are
they likely to be infertile, If we can
judge from experiments carried on Mt
the Maine Station. There an attempt
was made to breed downward in egg
yield rs well as upward. The expert
mentors We're surprised at finding an
unlooked-for obstacle, namely, the In
fertility Of the eggs from hens produc-
Ing the fewest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

The stock yards is very good place
to sell all kinds of finished live stock
products, but 1t is very poor place to
buy sires for breeding purposes. Stock
yard sires grade all the way from very
poor to no grade and their breeding is
like the X in algebra. There is also n
splendid chance for the introduction Of
disease by such practice. 1t is bet
ter to buy from reputable breeder
than to run any chances by buying
from stock yard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31
Weed. a. Money Crops.


If n plant out of IFS right place may
be termed weed, then 1t must also
he true that weed for which right
use has been found becomes a useful
plant. 1t may he that no plant is real
ly weed IL only Its right use can be
found. The recent experiments at the
Vermont Experiment Station suggest
that profitable market may possibly
be found for the roots of the much
hated witch grass, which have certain
medicinal values and are In more or
less demand from drug concerns. The
common sorrel, another weed almost
rs Objectionable, is in France consid-
cred profitable crop. The plants are
grown very much like dandellons, the
leaves picked carefully, washed, well
cooked and put UP in tins or small
casks and shipped to all parts Of the
world for use in cooking and as q
salad plant. The demand must be con-
siderable as hundreds of acres are de-
voted to the crop.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

and is undoubtedly the most rapid mtss
tlon of which it is capable. Any gait
acquired by training which may diff
fer from this will be instantly dropped
when fear is excited. Under circum-
stances of this kind the horse. in COM
mon with other animals, will break
into full run. A high authority. how
ever, expresses the opinion that the
rapid progress made in the breeding
of the trotter warrants the belief that
within the next decade we Will have
the horse that will flee for his life in
the trot," and that, too. from trained
instinct, and not in isolated Instances.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

Much is said about the use of the
cultivator for corn. but the harrow will
do good service in destroying small
weeds, and If the small weeds are
killed as fast as they appear the work
later in the season will be lessened.
The object In cultivating should be not
to injure the roots Of the corn more
than is possible, for which reason the
cultivation should be shallow. IL the
land is baked and hard, 1t should then
be deeply cultivated, going between the
rows until the work Is well done, Civ
ing shallow and level culture at the
next workings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

In some parts of Wisconsin farmers
have been growing peas for canning
purposes and now they claim that it
depletes the land and they further re-
fuse to grow them. Besides the dete-
rioration in fertility there has come a
phenomenal growth of all kinds of
weeds and they have concluded to call
halt. There are some things the crop
grower will not even dare to do.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

Often the COW which gives but
small quantity Of milk enriches 1t so
that 1t is very profitable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

A very careful accountant has cal
culated that it costs about sixteen
cents per bushel to raise corn in the
corn belt. When it is known that the
selling price is considerably more than
double that amount it is easy to see
why good corn land sells at the one
hundred mark.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-31

The butter o.eomargarine fight
seems to have been fight after all
between the COW and the steer. Where
would the steer be IL it were not for
the COW? The COW has won and it is
fitting that she should.
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27
CORDIAL GREETINGS.

We are glad YOU are here" We
explained why we were DELAYED. We
registered in the general secretary's
office. We were cordially greeted by
the assistant secretary, who grasped
our hand in a cordial hOndshake as
he handed us a magnificent leather
pocket book ond card case. contain
ing invitations TO all Of the attrac-
tions arranged for us in st. Louis.
They were as follows: Art Re
ception at the new Museum Of Art
Forest Park. with music By Choral
symphony Society. y a special per
formance Of THE Squaw Man" Will
liam Faversham at the Olympic The
atre, Wednesday. Oct l7th at S p.
nj. A trolley ride over st. Louis,
Thursday, Oct. 18th and 20 conclude
with visit to the Anheuser- Busch
Brewery. At this place a panoramic
photograph OF the American Bank
ers' Association members was taken.
The management gave each member
a fine red leather note book ana a
gold knife in a leather case. Holding
the knife, before the eve and look
ing into a small hole the picture OF
Mr.. Busch can be seen. The valae
OF each knife is $125 They are
imported from Germany ard have a
cork-screw and also a blade for cut
ting the wire around a bottle
Twelve hundred of these knives were
given away aggregating $1,000.
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27
HAVE YOU EVER
HEARD OF SUCH
A GOOD OFFER?

The Proprietor OF The New Enter
prise Store, 52S F. Broad Street.
has offered to give 20 the churches of
Richmond and Manchester, five per-
cent Of the gross sales OF the store
from now until the first OF January.
Every person spending $1.O0 will
receive a button coupon, having a
cash value of five cents, which can
be redeemed at its face value by any
regular pastor of the above named
cities or the legal representative of
the church
These coupons can be used TO paw
church dues, or as contributions at
any service. Coupons viii only be
given TO persons who make purchas-
es and ask for them. At the New
Enterprise Store you will find every
thing in the line of Clothing, Hats,
Shoes and Gents furnishings at pri-
ces that are as cheap as any place
in the city
Remember this grand offer. Go
to the New Enterprise AMI get your
winter supply of Clothing such as
suits, overcoats, hats, shoes and un-
derwear for yourself and children.
| and ask for your coupons. This is
< the only store OF It's kind In Rich
mond entirely conducted and con-
| trolied by colored people
THE NEW ENTERPRISE STORE.
52S East Broad Street
i. j. Miller. Proprietor.
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27
ONE NEGRO BANKER ATTENDS
CONVENTION.
John Mitchell, Jr.. of Richmond, Wa.
Has Been Very Successful.

ISt. Louis Globe-Democrat, October
goth. 19O6.l
John Mitchell. Jr., president OF the
Mechanics Savings Bank of Rich
mond. Va. is the only Negro dele
gate TO the convention OF the Amer
lean Bankers Association. Tall
and OF commanding stature. he is
necessarily conspicuous in a crowd.
but his quiet and unostentatious
manner and modest style OF apparel
prevent him from attracting special
attention or comment.
This convention is the third one
he has attended. and he has made
many acquaintances and friends a
mOng the bankers OF the country.
He was a prompt and regular at
tenlant at the daily sessions Of the
convention ana gave close attention
TO the discussion OF the various
measures under consideration.
The Mechanics Savings Bank OF
Richmond. Va. OF which he Is the
President and founder. was incor-
porated November Goth. 1901. with
q capital stock of S25. 900. The in
stitution does n general banking bus
mess. the scope OF which is confined
principally TO the city OF Richmond.
AMI its iepositors are mostly con-
fined 10 the colored people OF that
city. The aggregate amount OF de-
posits received during the FIVE years
the bank has beeu doing business
is $1.171.422.29
The bank owns two valuable stores
on Broad street. the leading thor
oughfare OF Richmond. one valued
at s13.5OO and the other at S17.T5O.
other real estate holdings OF the
bank in Richmond amount 90 $4,000
all of which Is unincumbered The
bank receives deposits from o cents
upward and has a balance OF over
100000 It's New York Cores
pondent is the National Park Bank.
Mr.. Mitchell says he has never had
any cause 10 feel the slightest cm-
barrassment during the three scs-
sions OF the Bankers Convention
that he has attended; but that. on
the contrary. he has been treated
with uniform courtesy by all the Of
fcers and members of the associa-
ton with whom he has been thrown
in contact and he has found that
his attendance at the sessions of the
convention have been highly iustruc-
tive and beneficial 10 him In the con-
duct OF his business.
Mr.. Mitchell is also the editor and
proprietor OF a weekly newspaper.
which he began TO publish twenty
years ago, with a capital OF 500. He
now owns n complete modern pub
fishing plant, valued at $4,000,
which is operated by Negro print
ers and mechanics. He is a native
of Richmond. 43 years OF age and
received his education in the public
schools of that city.
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27
KNIGHTS OF PYTHAS.
Another Court at Covington. Va.

Covington. Va. oct. Gath. 1906
Mr.. John Mitchell. Jr.. Grand
Worthy Counsellor OF the Grand
Court OF Virginia and president of
the Mechanics Savings Bank arrived
here yesterday morning on No. 4.
He was met by Mr.. G. b. Brown
Mr.. Mitchell transferred here 10 the
Hot Springs train and left for that
point, where he was the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. s. ID. Panneu at their
COSY cottage. He enjoyed a drive
TO Flag Rock i'm company with Mrs.
Pannell and Mr. W. II. Brooks OF
Richmond.
Mr.. Mitchell returned here last
night az about Q o'clock and repair
ed at once 20 the hall where a club
for a court awaited him. Or. w.
w. Johnson had examined the can
didates.
Among those who assisted in the
initiation were as follows. Grand
Worthy Senior Directress. Miss l.
nez *. Pollard; G.. w. junior Di-
rectress. Miss Bertha Harris G.. w
Inspector. c. b. Brown; G. W. In
fectriN. Mrs. Annie Backous: G..
w. Asst. Conductress. Mrs. Annie
l.. Leftwich; G. w. orator. Mrs.
Julia Norman; G.. w. Escort. Mrs.
Bette NJ. Newsomo: c.. w. Con
ductress. Mrs. Cornelia smith: G. w
Herald. Mrs. Annie Backous: C.
W. Protector. s. \. smith.
After the initiation the following
officers were installed: Worthy Coun
scllor. Mrs. Mary Drew: W. Inspec-
triN, Mrs. Rosa Voolfolk: W. In
spector. Mrs. Annie Franklin: Sen
Tor Dircctress. Mrs Cora Simms.
Junior Directress, Mrs. Kellie Ken
ncy. orator. Mrs. Alice Pierce: Reg
lister OF Deeds. Mrs Julia Mitchell,
Register Of Accounts. Miss Iavinia
Bibby; Receiver OF Deposits. Mrs.
Rosa Pierce; Escort, Miss Virginia
Mills; Conductress. Mrs. Maria
Gaines; Asst Conductress. Mrs. En-
ma Mickey; Herald, Miss Elsie
Brown: Protector. Mrs. Lula Comm
ton. Trustees: Sir James Franklin.
Mrs. Henrietta Price; Mrs. Lucy
Matthews
This body will be known as Jewel
Court No 113. IL was organized
through the persistent efforts OF
Mrs. Emma 3. Brown. District Dep-
uty Grand Worthy Counsellor. Sir
Mitchell praised her highly for her
work
\ bounteous repast was served and
all OF the delicacies Of the season.
The candidates were highly pleased.
Sir Mitchell spent the night at the
residence OF DR.. w. w. Johnson
AMI his accomplished Madame.
The train on which he was TO
leave for Richmond was more than
an hour and a half late and ne did
not leave here until nearly II o.
clock this morning.
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27
PRICE FIVE CENTS

heavy rains had caused a rise in the
creek in Chickahominy swamp and
they attempted to ford it. The
horse swan and the buggy hoated.
Both of them had TO place their feet
on the spatter-board and even then
they were sitting I'm water.
They lost three satchels, one of
which contained DR.. Lewis instru-
ments valued at $4,000. One OF the
others contained a revolver and the
medicine. They were much grieved
over the loss OF their property and
Capt. Smith declares that his atten-
ton will be devoted hereafter to
some other sections OF the country
where he will not have to cross the
Chickahominy swamp.
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27

JASPER-Died at her home in
Philadelphia in the oath year OF her
age October 18th, 1906 at 12 O.
clock midnight, Miss LueIla Jasper
beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Sidney II. Jasper formerly Of Rich
mond, Va.
She was a loving daughter All
who knew her loved her. She was
sick only two days. She is survived 4
by her parents, six sisters and three
brothers and other relatives to mourn
their loss
She has been a member of Fifth
Baptist Church for ten years. She
is safe, in her Fatehr's home, there
10 wait till her loved ones come.
Lord, we love her. let her stay.
In love she lived,
In peace she died;
Her life was asked. but God deniel
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27
A PALATIAL HOsTELRY.

We entered the hotel telling Mr..
Robinson 10 follow. Inside was q
scene Of heavenly loveliness. Every
employee OF the hotel. all OF which
We're white, were busy. Bankers
thrOngel the lobbies. To the left
were the rooms of the Savings Bank
Section. To the right were the
general headquarters of the Asso-
citation. Leaving Mr.. Robinson for
the moment, we went 20 the desk TO
fill out a card. How are you.
Mr.. Mitchell?" was the greeting of
OF a banker. when dii YOU ar
rive2 We missed YOU yesterday" i"
Later, Mr.. William Hanhart OF New
York greeted as cordially. "I am
glad You are here. Mr. Mitchell.
We had lively times yesterday and
we missed you. Come over 10 the
headquarters and register.
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. in st. Louis.

St. Louis. Mo. Oct. %. 1906
Seldom in the history of st. Louis
has there been convention which
could equal the one held last week,
namely the Bankers Association.
One of the delegates was Sir Joan
Mitchell, Jr. Of Richmond. Va. No
need TO say that he held his own
with an ear for every man, but a
voice for a few.
On Saturday eve a smoker was on
the list for Mr.. Mitchell to attend.
He was there and the leading men
Of St. Louis felt hOnOred by having
him with them and more than pleas
ed with his talk. From till 10
o'clock the talk was a general con
versatiOn with Sir Mitchell as the
middle man." but afterwards he
was asked for an address. He was
afraid that he had wasted his am
munitiOn in the conversation, but
We never wearied in his explanation
OF how TO start banks, business, etc
His speech was not hni ling fault
with the Negro and his efforts but
remedy for the evils of which most
OF the takers are prone 10 show us.
He did not show us faults but now
10 succeed in business. We felt
that he knew what he was talking a
bout ami not giving US theories but
actual experiences and he who sue
ceeds can always have the confidence
of others who are trying and their
words carry some weight.
Since the smoker the different
ones are doing some thinking AMI
planning for the future. At the
next meeting of the Association OF
at least in few years. we in St
Louis do not intend TO say "Stay wild
'em niger" but Make room for
two"
II Mr.. Mitchell desires to make
us a visit in the future. please let
him give as a hint ani his money
will be counterfeit.
Yours,
ONE OF THE SMOKERS.
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27
A WHITE VIRGINIAN.

A friendly voice greeted us. We
looked down and there sat Mr. W.
c. Butler. n white gentleman, who
enquired IL be had not seen us before
I'm Richmond. Mutual recognition
followed and he told the story OF his
misfortunes. He had been mashed
between cars in the region OF his
hips. Later. he had contracted the
rheumatism. which had settled in
his hips. He was now enrOute 20
Hot Strings, Arkansas 20 test the
medical properties OF the springs
there.
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27
EDITOR
MITCHELL
AS ABANKER
A Delayed Train=The Story
of a Wreck.
LONE REPRESENTATIVE RECEPTIONS-A LADYS
MISFORTUNE

We. reached Cincinnati about four
hours late Tuesday night. The
train, for st. Louis had been held
for us. however and in three min
utes time we were speeding from the
Ohio metropolis. IL was but a short
time afterward before we we're in
the land OF dreams. The next morn
ing we went into the lavoratory.
Some OF our white fellow passengers
were up before us and safety razors
were in evidence. II was surpris-
ing TO note the ease with which they
were used.
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27

ic and deeply impressed those pres
ent
The property OF the knights Of
Pythias here is modern. The build
ing is three stories and is we'll suit
ed for the purpose for which IL is be
ing used. A large pavilion in the
rear. seating about 400 people is a
feature. The cost of the property is
$4,000. all OF which amount has
been paid.
Arrangements are now we'll under
way for the purchase of some of the
property adjacent. Since this pur-
chase was made the white Knights
of Pythias have purchasei property
on the corner OF the same block.
GRO BE CONTINUED
Richmond planet., 1906-10-27
no HOPE GIVEN.
A SUBJECT OF THE KING.

Among those invited was a native
OF Abyssinia who has been in this
country since the ST Louis EX-
position. He was introduced as
the black Jew, although he
declared his religion TO be Cath
ollie. He was six feet tall, absolute
ly erect, carrying his head and eye
studiously observing the customs of
his country. He was asked a ques-
ton by one of the gentlemen present.
Il cannot answer you" he said, q
have not been introduced 10 you.
VIII some one introduce me to the
gentleman" he enquired. He was
introduced. "Now, / will answer
you" he said and he did so.