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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

t
quire knowledge of the crafty
schemes of woman Of the world, as
cended. 1t was not long before she
was brought by the admiring husband
to his wife's home in Lawrence Park,
Bronxville. She was entertained there,
and she gave suggestions toward the
building of the magnificent home in
9th avenue, whose doorstep the Yerkes
hoped to make their stepping stone
into New York's most exclusive So
ciety.
While this house was being built,
the beautiful daughter and the schem-
ing mother were planning preten-
tious residence, to cost 100000. on a
large plot Of ground just two blocks
away. The wife, unconscious of the
devotion of her husband for another
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

The Irish duelist who lamented hav.
ing "as pretty challenge as ever was
penned, but no one to whom to give
it," was in the same trouble as the mu-
nicipality Of Paris. The city has fine
orphanage, literally appointed and with
an ample staff, but with no orphans.
A Nine. Tamices left nearly a million
and her villa at Orsay to be maintained
us an orphanage for girls Of the eighth
ACCOMPLISHMENT. The girls were to be
provided with dowry on leaving.
Paris has searched the highways and
byways of the district, and but two or
phans have been found.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
threw up her head and made her.

threw up her head and made her
way toward the object.
Margery, unmindful Of the excite
ment she was causing, came along,
busy with her thoughts. Suddenly
she heard thud! thud! and, looking
up, she saw the old red COW with
head down. bearing toward her. Mar.
gerry was used to cattle. and she did
not wholly lose her presence OF mind.
She looked about for some sheiters
and seeing the old pulpit rock, ene
ran with all her speed, and CLIMBED u
nimbly before the cow came rouao
from the other side.
Margery had thrown her umbrella
out of her hand when she climbed tho
rock. The wind bore 1t down the
field, and the COW, attracted by THIS
new wonder, moving away after II.
She did not dare to leave the rock,
and the rain was now coming down
heavily, and there were fine drops al
over her new jacket. A more miser-
able little girl could hardly be found.
and she began to cry. She took on
her coat and rolled 1t, damp as 1t was.
in a tight bundle, and looked away
toward grandma's house to see II
help were in sight.
1t seemed years, and 1t was some
time, before grandma, looking IN =
her side door, saw the little huddles
figure on the rock and the old COW
running about the field, chasing some
tumbliag black object. She quickly
called Uncle Jack, and he came down
the field on the run. Seeing Margery
was safe, he made after the umbrella.
which he captured and closed to use
as goad to drive the old red COW
back to her feeding, and then he came
over to the rock.
well, chicken, what in the world
are you doing down here?" he said, as
he held up his arms to her.
II wanted grandma to see my new
jacket first Of ALL sobbed Margery.
"and now the old COW has spoiled 1t
ALI" and little by little the story
came out.
OF course grandma unrolled the
poor little garment, and pressed 1t out
nicely. not forgetting to marvel over
its beauty; but some Of the fresh
ness was gone, and 1t always remind-
ed Margery of the time she had her
own way.-H. c. Hill In Christian Req
lister.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
Llvinastone's Tree.

The tree upon which DR.. Living
stone carved his initials at the Vic
toria Falls is dying, and 1t is propos-
ed to cut down the trunk and send IL
to London to be preserved with 9TH
er relics 1t is further proposed to
perpetuate the memory of the great
explorer by erecting monument on
the spot where the tree now stands.
Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
L3EQR. YOUNG Al
FelkS<GE9
LANGUAGES


have little neighbor whom very
often meet,
He wears coat of reddish fur at
home and on the street..
We often stop to have chat on sun.
ny winter days,
His manners very pleasant-but l
can't tell what he says.
think he talks about the woods, and
how the beechnuts taste,
And how he loves the bread-crusts
that I'm rather apt to waste,
And how he wishes spring would
come-but there! l must confess
I cannot understand word, and so l
have to guess.
Ny sister studies German and my
brother studies Greek,
But those are not the languages that
/ should care to speak,
For none of all their lexicons can
make 1t clear to me,
Just what that little squirrel means
by "Chk!" and "Chir-r-r!" and
"Chee!"-Hannah G. Fernald in
tie Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
Even Bear. Have to Rest.

"Why do bears sleep through the
winterf" asked the boy who is study.
ing natural history
Because" answered his father, "ths
President does not go hunting then.
They've got to sleep some tIme."-
Washington Star H..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
II the human race were butlt on

If the human race were built on
plans that meet daily requirements.
men would have two more legs that
they might constantly be kicking
themselves, and women would have
six more pair of hands that they
might keep up with the work the chill.
dren make around the house.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

Speaking of Sunday reading: Tho
children seem to have discovered that
no colored supplements go with tile
Bible.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
lighting the Barn.


1t is practically impossible to get
along without an artificial light Of
some kind in n barn, and the lantern
is probably the most useful article Of
this kind available for the purpose.
Any CONGREGATIONS resulting from its
use are due to carelessness. 1t Is
easy to arrange number of conven-
lent hooks and nails in the barn on
which to fasten the lantern so there
will be little danger Of upsettlng 1t.
Have the appliance according to the
location. In some places spike
driven into the studding at the proper
angle Will be just the thing. In other
places stout rope, or better, wire.
fastened to the wall securely and at
the other end fastened a snap such as
is used ON a harness will make the
best and safest plan for handling the
lantern.
In other places projecting strip
will make the safest resting place.
Do not set the lantern down on any
place raised from the hoor-there is
always danger of its being upset in
this way. Above all things, do not
use an ordinary hand lamp in the
barn. Get a lantern, and buy good
one, then keep it in good condition as
to chimney and burner, and there will
be little danger from it in any way.
Put up these different hangers in ev-
cry part Of the barn. and in the other
buildings occupied by stock,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

If well fed at night the hogs will
be kept warm and not become hun
cry before morning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

day." said Mrs Flippendyke.
what happened?"
"Why, you see, l had been owing
Mrs. Dullson call for months and
months. Well, along in the afternoon
saw her starting away, all dressed
up, and l thought to myself, Here's
my chance So l hurried across the
street to leave my card, and-and-"
"Did you find when you got there
that you didn't have any?"
mo, 1t wasn't that. Just after I
had pushed the bell button she came
home, and, of course, there was moth.
ing for me to do but go in."-Chics.
90 Record Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

If you like babies, never notice
them when their mother is present,
unless you want to see her get out her
handkerchief and wiring their noses
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
Fall Care of Fruit Trees.

Young fruit trees need protection in
winter, not only from the cold, hut
also from rabbits and other rodents.
The trunks of the trees can be wrap.
ped with some material, such as old
clothes, ETC., or have box little
larger than the tree set around II
high enough that rabbits cannot reach
above it. A farmer in South Dakota
uses wire cloth wound loosely around
the tree. 1t will, besides protecting
from rabbits, effectually protect
against sun scald. 1t will Inst several
years by loosening as the tree grows.
Rotten straw makes good mulch for
young trees. 1t prevents a drying out
of the soil during the winter, which
is said to be fatal to trees. The mulch
should be removed In the spring early.
1t is claimed that to prevent trees
budding out too early in the spring
and being killed by late freezes a
good plan is to pile manure around
the tree after the ground has frozen
hard in the fall The manure keeps
the ground frozen near the tree and
prevents the sap rising during the first
warm spells in late winter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

Among trees the elm reaches an
age of 1856 years; the ivy, $50: the
chestnut, 600; the cedar. 800; the oak,
1900 and the yew, $500.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

butter fat which has been removed.
Although the use of this milk has
been decried by number of prac-
teal people, at the same time it only
needs a balancing ration of grain to
make it of as much value as the whole
milk. The calves fed In this
way do better on coarse feed alone.
than those fed on whole milk.
Early maturing is not hindered by
feeding in this way and the Idaho
Experiment Station has found that
the value of the butter fat saved by
Swimming milk was more than four
times the value of the oats consumed.
In one case in their Investigations
there was $1S profit per head over
and above the cost of feed. In this
case the calves were sold as baby
beef" at an average of 221A months.
They made an average gain Of two
pounds per day during the time on
grass feed alone.
Breast Bones of Poultry.
The idea that roosting on pole or
roosts causes crooked breast bones in
young poultry has become an explod-
ed theory. One experienced poultry
raiser tells us that after great deal of
investigation he has found that crook
ed breast bones result from the lack of
proper BODYBUILDING food and not
from roosting on perch. Last year
he conducted little experiment Of his
own.
One pen OF pure bred Plymouth
Rocks was fed a ration Of bone and
meat meal mixed with other feed once
a day and another pen was given no
BODYBUILDING food. Both pens had
roosts, while third pen was without
roosts and was fed no BODYBUILDING
food. The pen that received the bone
meal showed no signs of crooked
breast bones, while the majority Of the
other two pens were affected. He con-
cludes that it is bone food and not the
absence Of roosts that keeps the breast
bone straight.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

Linseed oil and white lead are COM
monty used for painting wounds made
in pruning trees, but better prepare
ton, called Schaefelvs healing paint,
is made by boiling one ounce of lith-
arge In one pint of linseed oil two
hours, and then stirring in sifted wood
ashes until the paint is of the proper
consistency. Faro the edge of the
bark smooth and paint the ~eSs
over in dry weather. Use only enough
to cover the wound. One of the best
coatings for tree. wounds is gum shell
lac In alcohol. 1t effectually excludes
air, and the wound quickly heals
over,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

1t is quite possible to raise calves
probably on separator MIX, by sub
shutting whole oats in place Of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

Japan has 4.4s5 miles of railroad
1,344 owned by the government, the
rest by private corporations,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

An honest man may be the noblest
work Of God, but only women ever re-
turn borrowed umbrellas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

Glover is richer than grass in the
muscle-formers; for young animals 1t
is the better feed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

Poultry houses heated nrtificlally
are, as rule, undesirable because
they are unsatisfactory.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

Hogs need fresh, clear water, even
when they are fed on slop. Clabber is
not as good for growing pigs as but
termilk or sweet milk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

Sheep do better when kept quiet
On no account should they be fright
ened.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
fenced to two years in the Eastern
penitentlary. and served seven months

fenced to two years in the Eastern
penitentlary, and served seven months
of the term.
Mr.. Yerkes was then liberated,
through the influence of political allies
and was later pardoned by the Gov
ernor.
Following his release, Yerkes made
an attempt to regain lost prestige, but
the outlook was too unpromising and
one day he disappeared and for years
was heard of no more. He left his
wife, said to be young and pretty, al
most broken-hearted in desolate
home. She had faithfully stood by
him during his preliminary incarcer-
alton in Moyamenslng prison, and sac
rificed what little of the fortune that
remained to buy him delicacles and
comforts.
ON His Financial Feet Again.
Yerkes made his way to the North
west, speculated with some success in
Dakota lands, and bought and sold
real estate in Fargo. Finally he &C.
cumulated the golden chrysalis from
which he hoped to emerge n full-blown
financier and capitalist. He therefore
Informed the world that Charles T.
Yerkes was still alive, was not
ashamed of the past, and had full con-
fidence in winning success In the fu-
ture.
1t was with such flourish that he
opened an office in Chicago. He did
banking and brokerage business.
speculated now and then, lost heay
lily for time and then made large
gains. With a satchel full Of cash he
returned to Philadelphia, where sep
aration from his wife was effected,
Then he married Mary Adelaide
Moore, the handsome daughter of
Thomas Moore. retired capitalist.
From Philadelphia Yerkes returned
to Chicago, where he fought his way
into the ring of street railway promo
tiers. In few years he and his asso-
ciates were in full possession Of most
Of the lines. But their methods of ac-
quiring franchies were questionable.
Charges were made that legislators
were bought and the press Of Chicago
became SO hostile that Yerkes pur-
chased newspaper to defend him
self.
Domestic Duplicity.
Meantime his second wife entered
into his plans to increase their social
prestige. She was in sympathy with
his ideas Of art. She fell in with his
plans of building a magnificent home
in New York, and then by their llber-
ality to art and artists gain for them
selves a niche in New York's -Four
Hundred. This was in 1897, when he
was forced by expiring franchises to
get out Of Chicago with fortune
amounting to $1OOOO,OOO. Everything
was roseate for the wife, who saw no
obstacle to fulfilling her highest am
billions in the social world, and Mt his
death inheriting an immense fortune.
But even before this Mr.. Yerkes had
met in Cincinnati strikingly beauti-
full girl, not yet out OF her teens. She
was dressed attractively and had an
ambitious mother. While the daugh-
ter smiled her way into the heart of
the great finnncier, the mother, more
versei in the ways of the world, saw
in Yerkes' fancy way to make the
future comfortable, and before many
days had passed she and her daughter
We're comfortably ensconced in one of
New York's finest hotels.
From that moment the star of the
wife began to wane, and that of the
graceful girl, who soon began to &C.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

where is Blanche? How provoking
when we are In q hurry to decide the
matter!"
1t was more than half an hour be-
fore Blanche Follett returned, and
when ut length she entered the room
Theresa and Sophie were half through
the task of packing their trunks.
"Blanche" cried the former, petu-
lantly, where have you been?"
I'm the next room with the sick old
gentleman. doing my best to nurse
him"
'Blanchew shrieked Theresa.
"Well?" was the calm response.
"Well. are you mad7"
"No-only human. If 1t was my
father" added Blanche, courageously,
''do you think should permit him to
lie alone and unattended in hotel like
this7''
blanche. are you crazy" cried out
Miss Dean. What do you suppose
DR.. Archfield would say to risklng
your life thus7"
II do not feel there is any risk" said
Blanche, calmly. Moreover, believe
Guy would bid me do my duty at any
and all hazards"
"well, them" said Sophie, ~ wish
old Snuff Color would die and be done
with 1t, for 1t won't be half so pleas
ant without you, Blanche"
"Old SNUFF Color" however, MS So
phie irreverently termed him, did not
die.
..My dear" he said to Blanche Fol
lett, II have much to thank you for.
Before yesterday never knew the
soft touch of daughters hand upon
my brow, the music of daughters
footsteps around my bedside. Nor
shall consent to part with them now
1 mean to keep you always, my child.''
'.Does he mean to adopt me? she
asked herself.
"For do not think you have once
suspected" he added. with a quiet
smile, that all your secret charitable
Offices have been rendered to Guy
Archfield's father.
'Mr. Archfeld, senior. is In Europe"
she said hesltatingly.
HE was, my dear" the old man an
swered, dryly, "but he returned on the
Ariadne, and is here by your side. l
telegraphed to Guy this morning. He
will be here in half an hour to confirm
my words. Little Blanche, will you
give me daughters kiss now?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

"My own Blanche, you have won his
heart" said Guy Archfield. 1.-THE only
doubt l ever entertained about our
marriage-his consents solved at
last. He honors you as you deserve"
And the prettest Of all Blanche Fol
let's wedding gifts was the parure Of
diamonds given by her wealthy and
eccentric old father-in-law.
And Theresa Middleton and Sophie
Dean cried out in chorus, as they had
cried out before many time:
blanche is the luckiest GRIFFIN
dianapolis Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24
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Dry soil is one of the first re-
qulsites for successful sheep farming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

1t used to be thought that salt
would kill hogs; but it will not On
the contrary, some salt is good for
them, If given regularly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

At no other time in the life of the
animal is the influence of liberal or
Of scant feeding so great as when the
animal is young.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

However well grounded the position
of the wool grower may be Mt any
time, he is short-sighted If he neg
lects to look after the mutton side
of his business. But Mt the same
time he should not neglect the quality
of wool and the interests of wool pro-
duction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

A fowl that is very healthy and in
prime condition usually has that beau
tiful vermillion red color in the comb,
face and wattles and a natural bloom
on the plumage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

In arranging piggery, have the
troughs SO placed that any food left
over by the animals may be easily
removed and fix the troughs so that
they may be emptled as soon rs the
swine have drunk all the pure water
they need.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-24

One fruit grower says the best rasp-
berries he ever raised were kept off
the ground, SO chickens could not
reach ripe fruit, but had fowls rum
ming among them. The chicks were
extra nice, too.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-03-24
By JOHN HHZGERAlD

E T will be admitted that a man
who Is to play the part Of a ser
= pcnt might selec, better day
than March II for such per
Torrance. In the case OF Harvey ALL
Ter, however. the decision was not
made i'm advance. but upon the impulse
OF the moment. Circumstances, he
would claim. and not deliberate choice
put him iuto the role OF tempter of his
friend
He was ana En-liShmau in n national
guard regiment whose roster shows a
clear majority OF good old Irish names.
According to its custom. this regiment
paraded on ST. Patrick's day I'm an
east wind which for penetrating chill
was unmatched Ina the memory OF any
soldier or civilian In the procession.
After the parade and the resumption
OF his ordinary attire Miller came out
upon the steps OF the armory, and the
FIRST gust that struck him made his
teeth chatter. Immediately he was
aware of a shivering, childish voice
which said:
"A note for YOU. Lieutenant. 1t came
10 the house after you'd left"
Miller beheld blue visaged boy
named Michael Healy. whose mother
was landlady at the house where the
guardsman boarded.
Miller took the note from the boys
hand. ordered him TO report TO his
mother and dismissed him with fat
tering formality. Then as he walked
along the street the lieutenant opened
and read the communication. which
disclosed 10 him the fact that he would
not have the pleasure OF escorting Mis-.
Florence Lantry TO the masked ball e
be given that evening. The young
lady. who had been visiting her cousin
Miss Kate Mahan. had been called sud
denly home.
For certain reasons the reading OF
this note set up such a confusion OF
thought i'm Miller's brain that he forgot
TO continue walking, but the extraordi
nary chill OF the afternoon struck e
his vitals as soon as he stopped. A
that moment door opened opportune
ly just beside him. and he walked int
the ornate cafe of hotel
The warmth Of the place affected hin
with a childish sense Of gratitude tn,
armory had been as cold as a barn-al
most uncomfortable. in fact-after fiv,
hours out of doors on that raw day
He had thought that he should freez,
while changing from his lieutenant'i
uniform 10 his civilian clothes, and hi
vitals still quivered with the chill. 4
temptation 10 have something to drinl
assailed him. and he moved toward tn,
bar, but turned aside and stood irres
olute Ia a corner.
Presently he was aware Of voice,
| just outside the window 10y which h,
F, was standing. Half a dozen member
OF his regiment had halted there, anC
one was saying:
Come along. Larry. One drink on
day like this can't hurt a fellow"
Miller was alert in a moment. Pre-
viously more than half his mind Ia,
been concerned with the note from
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-03-24
How 20 Glenn Velvet

AS cleansing agent the virtues of
paraifin are fairly well known. but
few people know that IL is the best
thing with which TO clean velvet. says
Tit-Bits. The method of using Is to
stretch the velvet on a table. dampen
a small piece of flannel with paramn
and rub the pile OF the velvet gently
and briskly. AS soon as the flannel
gets dirty take another piece. The vel
vet will look like new. the most deli
cate colors being restored by this proc
ess. The Objectionable smell soon
wears Off
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-03-24

a brother to those that st. Patrick
drove out o. The Emerald Is'o h7t T. ,
shook or such fanc;es AMI 6eded the
saint
There was arpther confederation.
however. which demanded attention.
II was the matter ~ finances. He had
spent an cXtravass AT sum on his cos
tune and had not reserved enough to
carry him through the holiday with
perfect security. Donovan. who was TO
have been his companion. had agreed
to lend him whatever he might need.
but Miller himself had cut of that
source OF supply and must now look
for another.
He counted his cash and was amazed
90 learn how much. he had spent In the
barroOm. He was aware. however
that this is the common penalty Of such
foolishness, and he wasted no time In
regret Instead he acted upon gen
uine inspiration and called up on the
telephone a certain friend OF his whom
be knew TO be well supplied with ready
cash. The response was cordial
BE at my house between 6 O'Clock
and half past" said this obliging gen