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Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04


but the first ten of his Is years were de-
voted almost entirely to the well-being of
his adopted country. AS lawyer, soldier,
politician and finally as speaker of the
house of representatives he was factor
and force in he constructive measures of
war and peace for thirty years. Naturally
a career of such wide activity and prom
inence in public affairs is marked with
stirring incidents which illustrate the domi-
nant traits of the man.
Colonel Henderson sprang from some OF
the fighting stock of Scotland. Before emf
grating 10 America the family dwelt in the
village Of Old Deer, on the earl of Buchans
estate in Aberdeenshire. The, ability of his
father TO sing and improvisI ballads won
him favor with the old earl, who one night
after an especially good song. following an
especially good dinner declared the singer
and his descendants for three generations
should enjoy without rent the use of a
generous slice of land on the main street
OF the village. The elder Henderson imme-
dately erected six cottages on the land and
the rent from five Of them made him a man
of distinguished consideration in the vii
lage. 1t was in 1he sixth cottage that the
future speaker of the American house Of
representatives FIRST saw light.
At carr hiblilFh hftAu olf HiEll anu the
title and estates passed TO his brother.
Henderson had never procured from his
benefactor any written title TO the land and
the new earl visited and ordered him 10
move away within two days. Thoroughly
angered, the Scot booted his lordship from
the house. Henderson's wife, alarmed.
begged forgiveness from the enraged noble
man, engaging that there should be no dis
pute over the property. Two days later the
Henderson family sailed for America.
When David b. Henderson was old
enough TO work he saw the sun rise and
set while he was at his farm labors in
Iowa. He had strong mind and strong
body and the work OF the long day did not
prevent another kind of work which ex-
tended far into the night. The boy read
everything upon which he could lay his
hand. Before he was Is years old the peo-
pie of the countryside regarded him as
nothing less than a giant of knowledge
His learning seemed simply TO stun their
comprehension. He knew Shakespeare and
Milton by heart, and he retained nearly
every line of both the masters through the
years.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04

through an incident. His skill as a debater
was as great as his superiority a wrest-
ler He had begun when he was only
years old, his oldest brother George being
his opponent generally and his father the
Judge His reputation in this line had pre-
ceded him at Fayette, and he had not been
in the college week before he was chosen
to lead a discussion before one of the de-
batting societies. On his first appearance
he was interrupted by senior who asked
a nippant question. Henderson stopped
and looked at the fellow, but soon resumed.
Three or four minutes later came another
interruption, but more fiippant in tone-in-
sultlng, even. Henderson turned again
and looked at the fellow This time young
Henderson spoke up:
Mr. Chairman" quoth he, IF you can
not preserve order in this room, will"
Then he upset the senior and piled him
up in the woodboX. There were no more
interruptions at Upper Iowa university
when Henderson was making remarks.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04
subjects OF the Talks.

The lectures on this seed special were
mainly confined 10 instructions on the
selection OF seed oorr and the manage
ment Of soils. The usual description pre-
vailed OF the ear OF corn that is cylindrical
in FORM carries its thickness well out 20
the tip with even. regular rows of kernels
running the fun length of the cob and
ear OF medium size. thus combining the
properties Of ear that will produce the
largest amount OF shell corn. etc The
early selection Of this seed and the thor
Ough drying OF the ears before the approach
OF severe freezing weather. and the pla-
cling OF them in dry. secure place for
storage, free from damage of mice is the
subsequent preparation Of the seed.
There is one difference Of opinion among
seed corn experts. or more properly speak
ing. seed corn lecturers. which might be
weR for the corn grower 10 observe In his
gaining Of information. and this is as 10
the keeping Of seed where the temperature
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04
Stirring Incidents in Life of David B. Henderson

chaps of Philadelphia and the Gridiron
men of Washington-that David Bremner
Henderson was one of the best give-and-
take, rough-and-tumble dinner entertainers
who ever stood up with glass in his hand
and joke on his tongue. Henderson
thought like lightning. His retorts were
sometimes savage, sometimes pleasant, but
always witty and always apropos. He
wasted no time beating about the bush, at
dinner where every mans wit was
against every other mans He was usually
in first and hardest. He could keep things
going better, make more fun and sing
more songs and show up with clearer
eye and a smoother skin the next morn
ing than any other man in congress. That
is a strong Statement. too, for every one
of the 357 representatives and the eighty
eight senators has to be a mixer"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04
Growing of Grass Crops.

I'm a prairis soil fairly well supplied with
humus there will be about 3la per cent OF
this material present or about 10000 pounds
per acre. This amount of humus will have
Combined with II about $500 pounds of
mineral matter which is available for
plant use. A similar soil which has been
under cultivation for a long time without
the restoration Of humus will only have
about 800 pounds of the mineral fertility
combined with the humus. Roughly the
long cultivated soil will have about 90 900
pounds of humus per acre, a little over /
per cent Of humus, approximately IL per
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04

Banner" Marching Through Georgia" or
some other patriotic song, has long been
famous. on such occasions he led the sing
ing himself in a strong and really musical
voice. In cQnvival company the colonel's
favorte was There's a Hole in the Bot
tom of the Sea-" For twenty years he sang
that song in Washington at every gather
ing where song was permitted, and at some
where it was not. 1t was his never-failing
resource when he felt impelled to burst
into melody. The impulse generally came
at dinner and David Bremner Henderson
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04

had three or four invitations for every
night of the season.
Many a man has cried into his glass
when the eX-speaker trolled those immortal
words-not because of the singing, mind,
but because of the overpowering rathos
of II all. When the speaker put on the
tremolo stop and sang There's a hole
there's a h-o-o-o-l-e," there was nothing to
do but cry. Weeping was required. No
sobs or signs would do-there must be
tears.
Experts. say-men like the Clover club
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04

braska conducted three-day seed
special train, February 13 to Is,
E< inclusive, in conjunction with the
sssk&&>S Nebraska State university, tour
ing its lines in central and southern Me-
braska and northern Kansas, in the inter
est of farmers education in improved crops
and soil management. This proved one of
the most successful efforts in the history
of seed train special work. The attendance
at the lecture points was unusually large.
in many places beyond the capacity of the
three auditorium cars TO accommodate, ne
cessitating the holding of overflow meetings
In the waiting rooms of the depots. The
general character OF the attendance was
that of the interested, practical farmer.
That there has been started a spirit of re-
vival in agricultural Improvement. in both
seed selection and method OF crop cultiva-
ton, there cannot be the least question or
doubt. That the seed special train has been
potent factor in helping TO create this
sentiment and spread II broadcast over
the country is equally true: that many
thousands OF farmers have received their
first inspiration. the first quickening infiu-
ence that has led them to a reform through
this same medium of education cannot be
gainsaid.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04
The Fighting Trait.

sity. There he studied for three years.
working on the farm in summers and liv-
ing with the greatest frugality In winters
He and a chum rented quarters and kept
house for themselves. They cooked their
own food. swept their own floors and made
their own beds. Young Henderson got spe-
cial standing among his fellow students
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04

is above freezing, after 1t is thoroughly
dried. On the famous Funk seed corn
farm, in Illinois, there has been some very
accurate tests made, and records kept,
showing that the per cent of termination
in the seed kept in rooms with temperatures
above freezing, is much above that which
is exposed to freezing temperatures The
termination, under such conditions, is
practically perfect where good, vigorous
seed has been selected.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04
Sowing of winter wheat.

AT the proper time for seeding, winter
wheat is sown, using the press drill Unless
Hessian fly is to be fought, the wheat is
drilled in about the middle of September.
This method of treatment accomplishes two
things the plowed land will take up more
of the rainfall than unbroken stubble and
it will store it up for the use Of the wheat
crop. The early blowing and subsequent
disking and narrowing make a fine. well
compacted subsoil free from large air spaces
and give a fine loose surface. Such seed
bed is ideal for wheat. The moisture stored
up enables the young plants to make a good
vigorous start and to develop a strong root
system before freezing weather stops the
growth. They are thus much better able to
Withstand the rigors of winter.
The fourth year. after the wheat crop is
harvested, the soil is treated just as for the
oat crop. II the land is in fairly good shape
the rotation is repeated by putting into corn
the following spring. II the land shows
seeded in the fall to grass, If the season is
wet enough, sowing the grass about the last
of August or the first of September Fall
blowing gives a crop that first year, thus
saving the loss of the land for one season.
If too dry for fall seeding. the land is sown
to grass the following spring. The land is
thus left in grass from two TO five years,
when II is again broken up and put under
cultivation
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04
school chiIdren Attend Lectures.

school Children Attend Lectures.
In the midst OF all the excitement and
interest OF the gathering together Of farm
ers. discussion OF the seeds. the crops. the
soil the novelty of visit from university
professors. and the railroad officials, to-
gether with a seed special train bearing the
banners Educational Crop and Soil Train"
there came at many places a mighty rush
ing elamoring throng Of public school
children that demanded attention, amuse-
ment and information, and who at times
severely taxed the ingenuity OF the lee
turers to entertain. The latter feature,
which on this excursion became so promi-
nent a factor in the attendance at these
lectures, demonstrated the educational
earnestness upon which is based the princi-
pies of present day agricultural reform.
One of the most profound, earnest and
convincing demonstrations of the natural
and acquired interests OF the present day
school with agricultural education was
manifest at North Platte where the entire
high school. numbering more than $50 pupils
came TO the train headed by its full corps
of teachers 10 listen to the lectures on
soil and seeds. So interested and enthusi-
astic were these happy. cheerful boys and
girls that Mr.. Darlow. in charge of the
train, volunteered them outing to
Gothenburg and return free Of charge,
which was gracefully accepted by the
teachers. In recognition of this courtesy
four young girls, Irma Clinton, Esther An
tonides Stella Snyder and Jennie Finney.
members Of the North Platte High school
sextet. rendered a number of popular songs
with such astonishing proficiency and skill
to completely captivate their hearers
and drew from them the most profuse eN-
pressions OF appreca ton. The public
schools are rapidly approaching an era
OF agricultural education a period when
the study of elementary agriculture will be
as prominent and common in our schools
as geography and arithmetic ere today. A
wave Of reform in methods 81 cultivation
and crop management is now spreading
over the country and is assuming an cpl,
demic form. affecting all c!asses and condi-
lions OF tillers of the soil
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04

SCOTCHMAN by birth. an Amer
lean by choice, the late David
Bremner Henderson of Iowa
played a conspicuous and honor
able part in American affairs. All
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04

The call for volunteers in 1861 suddenly
ended the studies of young Henderson. He
was then p. one morning in August of
that year Henderson arose in the c4ass
room and asked permission TO say few
words on a subject OF vital interest to
everyone present. lie had no complaint,
no protest TO make. he said. but he wished
earnestly to be heard.
This was an entirely novel proposition
and the faculty hesitated. but permission
was finally given. Then the young man
made his first war speech. He dweit upon
the governments need for the services OF
its strong young sons and declared il TO be
the duty of all who could to rush to the
front When he had finished he read a
series OF resolutions setting forth the stu
alton in sober phrase and concluding with
this sentence: We Therefore G-oa cur
books TO fight our country's battles" To
this was appended muster roll bearing
the names of twenty-five students.
Before he went TO the front Henderson
enlisted lO4 more volunteers and thus the
career Of this typical American soldier, pro-
fessional man and statesman was be-
gun. Though ne could have had cap
tain's place, he said he was too young and
so was made second Lieutenant. Twice ne
was wounded, once in the face when he
was first under fire, and once below the
knee. which made amputation necessary.
Nevertheless, he returned to the front
though wearing timber leg. and when the
war was over was made a colonel at Is
After that he studied law, served as in
ternal revenue collector for the Dubuque
district and later was elected TO congress
-
Campaign and COnviviaI Songs.
Colonel Henderson was almost an ideal
campaigner In his stump speeches the most
notable characteristic were heartiness. OBJ
vious belief in what he said and enthusi-
asm. His habit OF livening up the proceed
ings occasionally by asking the audience TO
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04
Conservation of Moisture.

conservation OF Moisture.
''To prevent undue loss of water by evap-
Grafton is one of the important objects Of
tillage. Early fall blowing breaks up the
compact surface layer at the top. which
breaks the capillary upward movement OF
the soil water and thus checks evaporation.
The loose plowed soil catches the rain bet
ter than a compact surface and thus gets
more Of the rainfall The trash turned I'M
der also has a much better chance TO rot
and help render fertility available. II fall
grains are to be sown the water thus stored
makes conditions of fall growth more IA
vorable. A good strong full growth is Sc
cured. which makes the crop much better
able to withstand severe winters. In the
case Of a drouthy spring. the water stored
up in the fan may save the crop.
Late fan blowing is sometimes an ad-
vantage whore no fall crop Is TO be sown.
II thoroughly prevents further evaporation
of soil water. there are few roots 10 injure
at this time and aeration is more needed.
Evaporation is also less early in the ssa-
son. Cultivation should become shallower
and less frequent as the season progresses.
The need of aora;ion becomes less And it
Is desirable for the plants 20 develop as
many Of the surface feeding roots as pos-
sible-
THE soil has two principal movements.
percolaton, the soaking downward of
water after rains, and capillary, the slow
upward movement OF the water b1tween
rains, TO supply that lost by evaporation or
taken up by growing plants. A loose open
structure favors percolation. as Il permits
the water 70 run into the soil more readily.
A close compact structure favors capillary
movement. this is the upward movement
in the small spaces. What is desired then
is a loose surface TO latch and allow rain TO
soak in, and a compact sub-surface so that
there will be strong upward movement to
supply the roots Of growing plants. The
loose mulch will prevent its loss from the
surface
The evidences OF appreciation OF this
educational enterprise on tho part Of the
railroad and the State university is appar-
ent from the many expressions OF approval
and endorsement from the thousands OF
persons who visited this special train in it's
tour over the state. The spread OF the Cos
pei OF pure seed and better methods Of
farming has created a spirit Of revival
among the tillers Of the soil. and the light
which is beginning 20 show forth IN their
works they have no desire 20 hide but on
the contrary aid in its reflection that others
may see the easy and broad way to better
farming and tndeDendsnt wealth.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-04
Mission of the Seed Train.

The seed train special is one Of the most
se-viceable combinations. from the stand
point of business enterprise that has ever
been introduced TO the public. In the first
place IT is pre-eminently a public bene-
factor in its voluntary, free disposition OF
a knowledge of agriculture that benefits the
farmer and enriches the country. 1t brings
TO the attention of the citizens of the state
the work that the State university, Agri-
cultural college and experiment station are
doing and are capable of doing, It gives in
creased confidence I'm this great educational
institution. called the State university. by
taking its professors around over the state
and making them acquainted with the COM
mon people the farmers, the taxpayers,
the persons who contribute in patronage to
the maintenance of these schools. 1t offers
the railroad an opportunity to invest the
expenses OF operating this train in view Of
increased production in crops along its line
Of road, thus enhancing the possibilities OF
Increased shipments. In all this combina-
ton of mutual interests great good is sure
to follow
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26

Taken up BY z r. Tisdais In Beat
$, Jones County. tiis" Feb. ~. iSoo.
one white dun p'ded busi about .
sesrs old. vi h b'nss nubs on horns.
This property having been advertise
ed ~ prescribed by law, unicss the
owner comrs forward and proves
property and psys dnmsges on
same, the said property will be sold
according g. law on the 3rd Monday
N Jnne, 1905 in front of the court
nou.e door In th. town OF Ellisviile
Miss. }. II. BRADLEY,
Hosciie. Miss
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26

To prohibit any person or pereons
from removing taps from by
drauts and TO provide ~ penalty
tor the viola ton OF the same.
Be il ordained BY the Mayor and
Board OF Aldermen Of the Town Of
EIlisviIls, MIS-. In regular session.
Nay the 2nd. 1905
6sC.-l That Il Il hereby ualsWsul
for suy pessos to remove tsps from
any nre hydrants in the Town Of II
iisvilie. for the purpose Of drsiniuu
and useing wafer therefrom CT fol
anv other purpose except In csse o
fire.
Bso.-2- That sny person wh'
sbsll viots.e this ordiss 'ce, on con
victiou before the mayor, shsi' b
lned not more thas 6issso doiiars
SBc.-A This beisg . cass o snes
gency, this ordissscs shaIj - IN fu
force ard eject fsom and after it
pesssge. AL oHmbess voting sy'
Adopted and approved Nay t.
|3nd. ~.
And. JosDAx. Wv. WAl1sR'
| TUwu Ciest- Noyo'
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26

9r. T ". Jones. Gs,ce, L~.. Gays
II have b~en trovc,s-i with y cough h
tor aever>l years. Lsst March h~d
spell of grip which hn ms with
the cough worsc than ever. Tor two
'nonthe never had = niRht~ uleep.
During this time l had no Npxst,s.
and no strength. and VIVA not Anl.
y do davs work. tried every
mcn'rtns knew q: and GOT no r,l,,i
- nns un' i.' sn~'h'nl ur'il | 'r,r,
p. -Nni. B-fes.' u. ns in.f ho,'l.
G :, 4 si''cn son'n Y, s,d after taxi
irH '"o w shr,~ hnt,e~ l wAe well
man. and Able to 1o ~ work. l made
INV crop and have been oil rieh, cv-
~ sirce. ! have never used an,
medicine that ltd me 40 much good
~ Mol cnr.e grip AID tn~ trouble,
Lat cone from u. so oeuts. AK 10,
~ 80. For sale hv MI D-uQg,s'a
The peach ~ to-day IL thr NIL
AuCholy prune of to.mOrvDW.
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26
Sealed Bids.

Ordred by the Board. that the
Clerk of this board be. und ne 10
hereby directed to advertise for sea.
led bids TO be filed with hin, by the
Let Monday in Jolly, 1905. for tie fur
uishinR OF the con'iy and county
o@crs, with blank book-, legal
banks &C., for the next Two yssss
All pids to be accom- - ni~d VI h
bond Of Five hundred dollars (&eo0
Board resryins sne right u reject
any md Ill bids. ! certify that I'M
above 10 true copy from the min
utes, This Nay the 10th. A. d leA
~. n. BUFKIN,
Chsncery CIe'k
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26
Best and Cheapest

Pa Mol Liver Regulator keeps IN
Liv,r. Stomach and Boweix wo'k
ing Just right. That neon IA bs
xsli end 20 sSep we'll Aud y
makes our money Eu the fur rtner-
est Tin box l6c. Money back II
ven want II. For sale by oil drup
gist m dealers,
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26

4 torpid, inactive hvar oan pso-
auos 0ovp h dily tih then slmnes
aNyth.: 3 slss. Il n eoost ~ oisan
H. oyotaen O0e O,oooDan0oIIy. Rtil
~ l1vsT sp asd into shsps gsDer
o1Iy me bast wsUules sss ds9ived
feom ~ uoe q OvWttt's Little Ear
y 9tsess. RsIabss. e&eotivs. p3eas
- 30 With : sUposseioa. oo!
~ = J. Wasl. el3y dsng soeso.
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26
he Best Cough Medl-
: cine. dead Shot F0r
Group"

Mr. ]. J Hsrfeli, MaltOnvlI
Kiss, ssvs. II have ussd Roysiins
|Cuugh Cure ON soveral oaseW ii
Who0piuR cou8h and IN ever Casa :
stopped thS wh0op'nR ~ no, S"'
Gu eu ,hr c"uxh IN v.rv short
Iiin-. ! tbiuk Is tho b.s 'Ou. q
a. dicius .v.r n,lt or nr. Il. u
dt.ad shot tor rnup." Moo ium.
AT. snd sure. &c For EaIs b.
sii d ukgist anu dsa aIsr,.
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26
Strongest and Best

hovslin- Oh, the grrNt Ant,sap'ie
on ols~ase tn N al I. sto,~ nj
nd hswls wnun's like mage.
wins trade from everything Of sss
kind IN tbe 'nsrkrt, beer use " do =
the beat work, inside or outside. }
man or b. sat II YOU want II we~t
like She 0thcrs, add water 10 suit
snd a~vo your m0nov. Water IL
,chssper than chesp m dtctnoa. l0s,
pSc and ei.00 Money back II y"u
.swsnt h FOR sale BY oil druRgts
&9ud dealers.
The pnsetng hourr src IN d..w~rl
~ htu's aArJen.
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26

A man WIN d bore ~ hiinss.
death Il he kept on b'i"R IN wls
80 ho WAS ~ nineteen.
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26
WANTED.

Gentleman or lady with good
reference, to travel by rail or
with a r,g, f,r . firm Of $3.50.
10000 capital. Salary 81, on
10 per year and expenses; sal.
ary paid weekly and expenses
J advanced. Address with
Jos. A. ALEXANDER
Ellisville Miss
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure.

The only Rusr&nseed kt1n"vr~m-
edv. buv tt---srv lit rssfs Non rr
hing n ~ fat. frtc~ so cer'-. r'
w Ward'A DUG Storr.
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26

ue that oves and runs away ian Z
worth ohNa,ng.
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26

The winds OF dOoastne swamp ma
~ . simple l,ytle "fStt mating -
The o1l- fashioned fAsi.s \
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26

Heaven seems deslrs bio and manv
hued. sesn through . prism of
teArA
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26

tor hse who kesps her bsa'sa
sssrt!
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26
The Only Guaranteed Cure.

IL Smiths ture kidney Curv YDu'
druggist viii refund your money II
after taking ono oostse you ara mot
satisfied With results. 80 cent?. ~
Wards Drug Store.
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1906-05-26

Presidoot Roosevelt hoe GiVoo b1e
parry I sov coId shiveso.