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The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-11-18

the rearing of turkeys under semi-domestication-
though in this case the species dealt with is the
tame On this island which Is the most sue
cessful turkey farm In the world, the birds are
permitted to run wild, and are not even furnished
with any shelter, other than they can find among
the trees and scrub. But plenty of corn is thrown
about where they can get 1t.
In this artificial wilderness, as 1t might be
called, which covers an area of about 1000 acres,
the turkeys get as close to nature possible In
deed the whole idea Of their management Is to
let them alone interfering with them as little as
possible. In the winter time their heads often
freeze under their wings when they are at roOst.
But the exposure does them no harm; on the con-
trary it renders them exceedingly vigorous and
they attain huge size the gobblers sometimes
weighing as much as so pounds when sent to
market
Every spring few wild gobblers, trapped for
the purpose in Virginia or the Carolinas, are in
PRODUCED into the focks Fishers island, to
tribute fresh blood. This is esteemed matter of
the utmost Importance. Our tame turkeys are
toriousy difficult birds to rear, under ordinary cir
cumstances, being delicate and liable to epidem-
ics-on which account many farmers have given
up trying to raise them. The reason why is sim
ply that there has been too much in-breeding, and
the stock has lost its hardness.
number of varieties of the tame turkey have
been developed by breeding, the principal ones
being the Bronze, the Buff. the Slate, and the
White, the Black and the Narragansett. The
White originally an albino But all of these
are derived from a single Species which is of
Mexican origin. There is only one other known
Species which is native to Yucatan and Guatema-
Ia 1t is called the "ocellated turkey" owing to
the fact that its tail is ornamented with eyes like
that of the peacock. 1t is one Of the most beaut-
full of birds, its feathers blazing with metallic
Elections of gold. green. blue and bronze.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-11-18

Yourself the golden city, locate your mansion, re-
ceiye your old friends, tell them to in Thank
full? How can help but be thankful? The
Christians spirit is the thankful happy spirit
Every person should have It, 1t is the conquering
spirit 1t never meets defeat. No matter where
one is or how sad the conditions of life, the hopes
of heaven are always bright. The Christian, hap
by spirit always has something worth while to do
The wickedness of the world is round Throw
a dash of Gospel sunlight along the pathway of the
sinsuffering friend light in the darkness is what
he needs. Smile on him. Let him your glad
when he would expect to see sorrow.
The thankful spirit brings gladness in all condi-
lions of life There are beautiful characters among
the needy as well as In elegant homes on the boule-
wards. If the rich can afford to adorn their homes
and beautify them and pay the price l will enjoy
their beauty and render thanks. There is differ
ence in mems natural attachments. They are God
made and are needed for the improvement and com.
fort of mankind Without them there could be no
schools, no true progress, and what would we do
without the conveniences made possible through
the labor of others. They necessary to the com
forts of our homes and in every department of the
work of life. God help you to look and see reasons
to be thankful every day of your life-Rev j. b.
MacGuffin.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-11-18

our greatest game bird from final ex.
tinction.
The wild turkey, of course, is q
species entirely distinct from the
tame bird with the white-meated
breast. One reason why its preseri
walton is important is that it is
needed to contribute from time to
time Its hardy blood and much-prizee
game flavor to the domesticated va
riety by interbreeding. The compar
atively dark meat of the breast oil
many of the tame turkeys that come
to market nowadays at the Thanks
giving season is attributable to such
matings, which are eagerly sought
by the knowing producer of feath-
cred stock.
The wild turkey is so VIGOROUSLY
shy that most people would be in
clined to suppose 1T incapable of do
mestication. Such an inference, how
ever, according to the expert, is
mistaken one. AS matter of fact,
the bird is not by nature much afraid
OF man, but rather tame and soci-
able, so far as human beings are con-
cerned. In Massachusetts during
early colonial days there were great
numbers of wild turkeys, and fire.
quently they made themselves at
home In the close neighborhood of
the dwellings of settlers.
To-day the species is entirely ex-
tfnct In New England, and in other
parts of the country the fowl is ex-
tremely wild and hard to shoot-not,
however, because of natural shy
ness OF disposition, but simply for
the reason that it has been hunted
and trapped so persistently. If wild
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-11-18

HE newest idea, appropri-
ate to Thanksgiving. is
that wild turkeys should
be farmed-that is to
say, bred regularly I'M
der conditions of semi
demonstration. Ornitho-
logical experts say that
it is entirely feasible,
and in the adoption of
such a plan lies the hope
for tho prasarvatiop IF
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-11-18

thoughts in the facts of nature as
well as in the words Of Scriptures.
The natural world is a product OF
thought developed and governed by
a system of divine laws that are al
ways in force. God has planned and
made laws by which we live,
breathe, walk, see. hear, think. talk
and learn the meaning of things.
How our Heavenly Father has
planned the universe for mans COM
fort and how thankful and happy
man should be!
Mark the difference between the
accomplished Christian gentleman
and man in his uncivilized state and
then be thankful for the Gospel and
what the discovery of the laws of
nature has done for you. Open your
mind to see how God planned the
laws of steam and electricity in
keeping with mans capacity to util.
lie these forces and thus bring Joy
and comfort to human hearts. Go
through your house. look and think
as you go. You will see things of
art and culture everywhere-books,
magazines, newspapers, pictures,
and conveniences. and works of art
bearing the marks of the divine in
man, which means you who look.
When in the city you may look
around and notice the buildings, and
works of man, and remember that
the people who have done all these
wonderful things are members of
your family. God is their father and
he has given them task you could
not do. They are doing the work
and you are getting the benefit of it.
God has given every person a re-
ligious nature. 1t is source of
great comfort and joy. Are you
weary? Il will give you rest" Let
not your heart be troubled" "My
peace l leave with YOU" These are
Gods promises. They should mean
much to us. Are you poor and home
less? Turn your thoughts on the
Saviour's promises and picture to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

ter is president, and Mr.. Means is sec
rotary. The trustees make frequent
visits to the institution, and arc push
ing the work to completion as rapidly
as can be done.
DR.. Bliss tells the Journal that there
are now 81 inmates at the Home, but
that applications have come from many
more, ana these will be provided for as
rapidly as accommodations can be sup
Piled for them. DR.. Bliss says that~the
boys give little or no trouble, and that
they are perfectly willing to perform
any tasks assigned them. 1t is difficult
to teach the majority of them to do the
most simple work, without constant
oversight, and they need to be told,
over and over again how to perform
the tasks set. During the summer they
have done a great amount of work en-
the farm in picking rocks, laying walls,
cutting bushes, planting and cultivat-
ing crops, and cutting and piiing the
winters supply of wood. So far as pos
sible amuSementS are furnished the
toys and girls, and every Saturday af-
ternoon is a half holiday. They are
provided with plenty of well cooked,
wholesome food, and are obliged to OBJ
serve regular hours. for retiring and
rising 1t will be possible to teach some
Of these unfortunates how to read and
to write, but some of them will never
be able to learn this much.
Many letters come from people who
desire that their children or relatives
should have a home here. The most of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
De III Of Phineas Bach
elder Saturday al Bangor.
iasst Odd Fellow in Maine and
Said 10 Be in World.
Ba>rn in Exeter, Me-, In 1911 Of
Old Re yoIutlonary Stock.

Bangor, Me, Dec 12.-Phineas Bachel-
der. aged 9S, the oldest Odd Fellow in
Maine, and said to be the Oldest in the
world died at his home here Saturday.
Mr.. Bachelor was an Odd Fellow for
more than so years. He was a member of
Oriental Lodge and Katahdin Encamp-
ment in this city and had held many Of
fees in the order, incl uding that of grand
patriarch.
Mr.. Bachelor, who was born in Exc
ter, Me-, in November, 1911. This vener-
able citizen and brother could not recall
the date Of his first connection with old
Kendus-Keag Lodge in Bangor. This
lodge, which was instituted in 1874, and
which surrendered it's charter in 1858, suf-
fered the loss of it's records. 1t is inn
possible, therefore, to ascertain the pre-
else time of Mr.. Bachelors initiation.
But q local writer of Bangor said that
the aged Odd Fellow took his first degree
in Katahdin Encampment in 1914, and
that he soon reached the chair of grand
patriarch. Mr.. Bachelor joined Oriental
Lodge in Bangor in 1860. In 1870 he was
grand senior warden for the district Of
Maine
AS Names senior lodge Of Odd Fellows
which is the Maine of Portland-was in
stituted in August, 1S43, it appears that
Mr.. Bachelors career as a member of
the fraternity is coexistent with it's es-
Establishment in the State.
Mr.. Bachelor came to Bangor in 1882,
and his residence in the home Of his
adoption covered the long period Of II
years. His father, Phineas Batchelder,
as the name was spelled in those days.
was born in Kingston, N. H., and went
to Exeter, Me-, in 1910.
The grandfather, with his brother Rich
ard, were members Of the New Hamp-
shire company of Capt Benjamin Sias
in the Revolutionary War. This company
was part of Col. Thomas Stickney's regi-
ment, which was attached to Stark's bril-
gade. The Batchelder brothers served
in the Continental army from July 20 to
Sept. &C. iii. AS the battle of Bennington
was fought on Aug. 16, 1777, it is apparent
that Stickney's regiment in Stark's bri-
gade participated in the fight.
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has long distance telephone and local
system, connecting the buildings, is
installed here
Another house is now the residence
of the farm superintendent. another is
q home for the girls and still another
is used for the boys dormitory. A
wooden dormitory for the boys has
been built, and work is now we'll under
way upon a brick dormitory, which will
house fifty children. This is to be made
the unit of the plant.
During the summer water tower
has been built, and great deal of
work has been done toward clearing up
the farm. Bushes have been cut, rocks
cleaned away, and much other work
has been done for Improvement.
The Home is situated one mile from
the Grand Trunk railway in PoWnal,
and one mile from the Maine Central
station in Gray
One of the first duties of the trustees
way to select a superintendent, and
they have been so fortunate as to Sc
cure the services of Dr. George S. Bliss,
who was graduated from Dartmouth
college and has been connected with
the work at Waverley. Mrs. Bliss has
the oversight of the girls in the institu-
ton, and is great helpmate for her
husband. The present trustees are Gov
ernor Fernald. Hartley c. Baxter Of
Brunswick Cyrus NJ. Blanchard of
Wilton, Oramandal Smith, Litchfield,
w. G. Means. of Machias and Mrs.
a. Barker Bangor. Mr.. BaX-
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Pike. After an examination of many
places in different parts of the State
1120 acres of land was purchased with
several farm buildings, in the town OF
Pownal, New Gloucester, Gray and
Yarmouth. Since that time a water
power was purchased upon a stream
which runs into Royal River, and this
will be used to furnish power for cleo
tricity by which all the buildings
will be lighted, and power furnished al
so for workshops and other purposes.
The total cost of land, buildings and
farming tools and stock, was about
$4,000 and for the waterpower and land
adjoining about $4,000 more was paid.
The location is most excellent one.
1t commands a grand view of the sur
rounding country, stretching from
Casco Bay to the White Mountain
range. There is much woodland upon
the estate, and a number of pure,
neverfailing springs, are found. 1t is a
part of the plan for the State to MAIN
tain Il farm here, upon which will be
raised all the vegetables needed. A herd
of cows will be kept and butter and
milk produced in sufficient quantities
to supply all those on the farm. Some
of the farm buildings were in good con-
dition, and these have been repaired
of the home. A house, over
century old, in the New Gloucester
town, has been made over into a super
home, and, is used also
for an administration building. This
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these are anxious, also, that no more
publicity than is necessary shall be
given to individual cases. Dr.
Bliss and the trustees are very par
ticular upon this point. Visitors are al
ways welcome at the home, and only
one request is made of them, which is,
that no photographs of the inmates
shall be made to be taken away for
printing, Or for use in any other pur-
pose. DR.. Bliss says that thus far this
confidence has been violated only in
one instance, and that by woman.
The new brick dormitory will be COM
pleted before long as work will be done
upon it during the winter. Another sea-
son similar building will be put up,
for further accommodation of those
waiting for admittance. The home win
be patterned after that at Waiver
ley, Mass, which is considered model
A complete report of what has been ac-
complished will be made to the legis-
lature of 1911, and no doubt the State
will be liberal in it's donation of money
for the furtherance of work SO vast
ly beneficial.
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| After musical selection by the orches-
| ira the financial report was presented by
! Rutillus Alden, the treasurer. He gave
an exhaustive report of the rise and fall
of the Grange financially, and we give
below the closing paragraph of his re-
port:
March 3, 1885, we paid the first So for
Grange Corporation stock (Which had
been issued to the amount of $780, and
March -, 1909, we paid for the last share
of Grange Corporation stock owned by
any person, and the Grange hall and all
it's furnishings free from any debts are
new the property of Winthrop Grange
Immediately following this report came
the ceremony of the burning of the bonds
The assistant steward, George Perley,
and Lady Assistant Stewardess lola Per-
~ conducted the treasurer, r. Alden, and
the secretary, Ellen Alden, to the stove,
where all the certificates of stock were
committed to the flames. Miss Day Off
ciated at the piano during this ceremony.
After Miss Andrews had again read and
the orchestra given another selection,
short speeches were made by j. l.. circuit,
]. f. Brainerd, w. II. Keith and A. w.
Batchelder. The secretary was requested
to send a letter Of sympathy to A. S.
Reed, who was unable to be present at the
exercises. The session closed with the
singing of America" accompanied by
the orchestra.
The evenings entertainment came off
after supper and Mr.. and Mrs. W. N.
kimball, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Perry and
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Alden, the commit
tee in charge, presented a fine program
consisting of music by the orchestra,
readings by Miss Andrews and solo by
Leslie Prescott with games and dancing
and refreshments of ice cream and fancy
crackers.
The out-of-town guests included State
Master and Mrs. c. S. Stetson of Greene.
Mr.. and Mrs. Costello Weston of Read
field, Mrs S. Il. Cook of Auburn, j. T.
Brainerd of East Winthrop and Mrs. Les
lie Prescott. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bates
and Miss Margie Bates of Monmouth.
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Wet Pownal, Dec. 12.-(Special. -
The legislature of 1909 appropriated
100000 for that year, and the same
amount for the year 1910. to provide
for power plant construction of new
nulalnss. construction of new sewers,
water supplies, running expenses and
salaries and wages at the Maine School
tor the Predetermined,
Although the legislature investigated
this matter and appropriated this large
sum of money, to ameliorate the con-
dition of an unfortunate class of peo-
pie, comparatively few of the citizens
of the State understand it magnitude
and it's importance. A representative
of the Kennebec Journal during a visit
here has learned much of the work al
ready done, and what it is contemplate
ed can be accomplished; and gives the
result of his observation for the benefit
of the readers of this paper
During the second administration of
Hon. William r. Cobb his attention,
with that of the members of his Coun-
Gil was called to the condition of the
class of people known as feeble minded.
They were astounded to learn that
there is something like $500 people in !
the state who come under this head.
The state had been paying $4,000 year
to the Waverley institution in Massa-
chusetts for the support of some of
these people, mostly children, and it
was believed that from both economical
and moral standpoints it was wise for
the state to undertake this work, and
care for its own unfortunate citizens.
The legislature of 1907 appropriated
the sum of 100000 for the purchase of
lands upon which to erect suitable
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Makes Merry With Pres,
Taft and Other Guests.
I'VE Love Our Roosevelt, But,
Oh, You Taft" Makes a Hit.
True story Of North Pole Discovery
.'.0ther Funny Stunts.

Washington, Dec. 12.-President Taft
and members of his cabinet senators,
judges, scientists, diplomats and men
of high station in public and private
life spent several hours Saturday night
as the guests of the Gridiron Club in
revelry. song and nonsense, blended
with wisdom.
The distinguished company learned
in an authoritative way the truth
about the discovery of the North pole
| through scientific commission which
reported personally to the Gridron
r'"h and undertook to arbitrate the
differences between Peary and Cook,
who in this instance were represent
ed by the two initiates into the club
embership-EdWard L.. Keen of the
United Press and Ira E. Bennett of the
Washington Post and San Francisco
Call
One of the explorers said he had
identified the pole by the resemblance
| of the climatic conditions to Inaugural
ton day in Washington. He had quail
flied for his task by climbing Capitol
hill TO reach the appropriations COM
mittee and was equipped with foun-
tain pen and megaphone. The pole was
found to be as far distant from land
as President Taft found it from the
Insurgent Wigwam to Stand-pat Ig-
/ loo.
Strange discoveries We're made. Santa
Claus was found laden with heavy
packages marked MY Policies-from
7. Il. to w. H. T."
The aurora borealis resembled the
halo that Taft put on Aldrich, while
Cannon's halo resembled the midnight
sun (without the SUM.
Matt Henson appeared, claiming to
have located the pole in Savannah.
and produced it in the shape of a bar
ber's pole, tunefully telling of his ex-
ploits. The question of identity being
raised, BARRIERS ruthessly removed the
enormous hirsute appendages of the
pseudo-explorers and disclosed the
initiates.
linen the electric bulbs were dimmcd
ana IN the brilliancy of a calcium light
Uncle Joe" Cannon was portrayed in
q series of plastic poses on a pedestal
| as The Iron Duke" with the ineyita-
BILE cigar, grown to mammoth proper
| tons and tilted upward at the familiar
sharp angle.
Scarcely had the guests turned again
| to their entree when the dinner was
interrupted by the noisy entry of q
dozen hard-faced old danes, leading
meek and henpecked husbands. These
| turned out to be a delegation Of ae,
gressive -suffragettes. demanding "yotes
| for women" in strident voices. Several
| noted men among the others were call.
ed upon to declare their position or
this momentous question to the grea,
amusement of the company.
THE Battle Royar' was mirth-pro.
Voklng stunt. Members of the club
clad in regulation ring outfits repre-.
sented Battling Nelson, the Rhode Is
land terror" Achilles Ballinger, the
! Siwash sirocca." Gift Pinchot, the
fighting lumber Jack" "Joe Cannon
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Observed Saturday |
PeIsgF.Pike Of WauG
Was Native Of Fayette-..H
Attends the Morning Services
Of Revolutionary Stock and Y
Old" to Enlist in Civil War.

Wayne, Me, Dec. 12.-Hon. Peleg
Pike, one of the Oldest residents
kennebcc county, Saturday observ
his Goth birthday, and was warn
congratulated by the townspeople
is in fairly good health and is on !
street almost daily.
He was born in Fayette in 1915 a
mas been both merchant and farm]
He vas educated at the Wesle1
Seminary at Kcnt's Hill, where he y
last q pupil in 1888 He is the OLD
living alumnus. He has intereS
"reminiscences of his school days a.
seminary. which had only so studes
many of whom worked their tuitiG
In 1899 Mr.. Pike was married to
Mary +. Cofran Of Fayette, who
IN 1858. and of the seven children
are living. Mrs S. II. j. Berry Of "
cite, J. c. Pike of Onawa, Ia;
Nancy p. Howard of Los Angeles
G. S. Pike of OnaWa. In 1869 ME-
married Mrs. Marcia A. Lake Of
ton. who died in 1904. Mr.. Pike
been an active member Of the y
odist church for so years, having
its recording steward for 40 years
is still an attendant at the Su
morning service.
While living in Tayette MI.
served his town as sclectman ~
years and also as collector and "
urer. He was q representative "
Legislature in 1862 and 1858
James G. Blaine was Speaker o.
House.
He moved to this town in 1873 W.
he served as selectman for i've
and alos as treasurer. He has ai'
been a supporter of the telnpa
cause and was a member OF the
ingtonian Society that did SO Mu's
the early days to uphold the y
ment. His business for many
was that OF farmer, dealing az
cattle, horses and MERCHANDISE
He was not in the Civil war, e
says he was "too old to enlisr
father was Benjamin Pike, Who
from New Hampshire in the
days as ore of the pioneers OF
cite. He comes of good Revoiu'v
stock, his grandfather having
an active part in the war. His
Mrs. Cora Hood, IS ~
and is earnestly ~
to him.
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ing and was drowned He was tass
alive from the water by Charles McCe
dy and A. II. Hutchinson, who went
his rescue in a boat, but died before
physician could arrive. He was an d
phan and lived with his grandmotbs
Mrs. Edward Brown.
The other two victims were Sans
Henderson, aged GO, steward of the h
Pond Clye, at Eustis, on Dec. 6, and Ms,
Hattie Hopkins, aged II, Of Fort Fir
field, on Dec. /.
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WILL APPEAL.
American Ice Co. Will Fight the Ver-
dict in New York State.

New York, Dec. 12.-Maintaining that
the verdict of guilty against the $40,O ,OOC
American Ice Co. for forming a monopoly
in restraint of trade rendered Friday, was
unfair and against the weight of evil
dence, counsel for the company an
nounced Saturday that a speedy appeal
would be taken to the appellate division
OF the supreme court. and that, if neces-
sary. the case would be taken to the high
est courts.
sal What effect the conviction of the COM
4 pany may have upon the civil suit insti.
Vated by the attorney general for the dis
eomsion Of the corporation is problemat.
pcaaf at present. 81 -