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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-07-07

wood that is cat Into lumber. AmonS
the kinds of lsth which are most
cro,nent are white pine. Douglas e..
spruce. velic- pine. cHp.oss and hen'-
Evening star., 1909-05-15
TORPEDO FLIES THROUGH AIR
SPEEDS SEVEN AND A HALE
MILES A MINUTE.
German Inventor Encouraged by
Contributions From the
Krupps.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special CabIegram to The Star
BERLIN. May 14-Messrs. krupp of
Essen have announced that they will
contribute $3.50 per annum toward the
cost Of experiments with an aerial tor
pedo now being carried out by Prof.
Weichert of the Meteorological Institute
at Goettingen.
Prof Weichert has constructed model
Of the flying torpedo which is capable
of travelling 225 yards per second. or at
the rate of over seven and half miles
a minute Another model of an aerial
torpedo, weighing approximately eighty
pounds. has also been constructed and
has yielded successful results.
These torpedces are driven by small
electric motors. Apart from driving
them at high speed through the air,
Prof. Weichert is conducting a number
Of experiments for the purpose of as
certaining how they can be steered by
electricity. In conducting these expert
ments he is guided by the system of steer
ing submarine torpedoes by electric waves.
The extreme Importance of these eX-
periments from a military point of view
Is evident, and this aspect of the matter
is emphasized by the subvention which
Messrs. krupp have devoted to this pur-
pose Judging from the results already
achieved it appears probable that Ger
many will soon be i'm possession of aerial
torpedoes which will be under the con-
troll of those who discharge them.
Prof. Weichert is now experimenting
with a flying machine which he can di-
rect to high attitudes by electric current,
and then bring II back to the point from
which 1t started
Evening star., 1909-05-15

notice to call the attention of the secre-
tary of state for war to the fact that
German agents are extensively buying
three-year-old horses suitable for army
purposes I'm England. Ireland and Wales.
There Is no use Disgusting the fact"
said an expert on English horse breed
ing. that the country is rapidly being
denuded of its best horses. and the post
tion is becoming acute.
1T is a regulation of the war Office that
horses shall not be bought under four
years old. This is the foreigners chance
Not only the Germans. but practically
every continental country. has agents
bent on securing the very pick of the
availa BILE three-year-olds. They purchase
especially young, mares. which of course
do not return to this country. They are
therefore, reducing, both in quality and
number. the supply of four r-year-olds
obtainable by the home authorities
THE German and French governments
realize the value Of Il plentiful supply.
They have their own government breed
ing establishments and encourage horse
Evening star., 1909-05-15

breeding by subsidy. ] believe France
pays something like 100000 francs wear
In this respect. Then they take 1roa
care that only good stations arc an,.
ployed. ell
me principal causes of the alarminp
scarcity-for | am convinced if war hroL .
ouI tomorrow we have not a sufficient
dented buying of young horses bv ae fare;sn e.e,
agents. the fact that farmers are mnra
and more giving up the breeding ne =
horses. the increase in mechanicaI frac.
non. ana the heavy demsnd for horses
Evening star., 1909-05-15
SUPPLY OF ARMY HORSES.
Not Equal to Demand in England
French. and German Stables.

From the Pail Mall Gazette
The adequate supply of horses for the
army. 1t would scarcely be denied. is as
essential to its efficiency as men and guns.
Yet i'm this vital particular the govern
ment. as in so many other questions rela-
tive to the defense of the country, have
utterly failed to realize their responsible
tiles.
Sir Gilbert Parker is raising the point
in one of It's important aspects next week
in the house of commons. He has given
Evening star., 1909-05-15
NEW KIND OF AWNING.
Novelty Consists in Fact That Any
One Can Hang It.

Where ii was once necessary to await
the pleasure of the upholsterer or some
man of kindred trade before awnings
could be hung in the spring, the genius
of a PhiladeIphan has made 1t possible
for householder to hang his own avn
ings. This man has designed plan
whereby an awning can be put up or
taken down in few minutes. At the top
Evening star., 1909-05-15
the gambling circles are constantly con-

the gambling circles are constantly con-
demned for exploitation of gambling as
has been the case recently
1t is now proposed to introduce bill
In the chamber of deputies. which asks
that in every town which is known as a
watering place the gambling law shall
not be enforced as strictly as 1t is now
and provides an exceptional regime for
these cities. Towns will only be entered
in the list of watering places" on the
demand of the government and with the
royal sanction. The bill will be discussed
this session.
Evening star., 1909-05-15
Sweet Potatoes.

From the Birmingham Ledger.
In casting the crop this year there
is plenty of time to consider sweet pota-
toes. 1t is most prolific crop in Ala
/ anna. Three acres of them will frequent
ly yield a thousand bushels. On any
Evening star., 1909-05-15
land we'll cultivated man can count
on AGO bushels from three acres.

on 400 bushels 1TOm tIITee dcfeS'
They make fine food for the IaihhS
and tenants-none better. The cows
Weld more milk when given sweet pota-
toes which they eat greedily. Hogs like
then, and they produce fat. Horses Ike
them and they produce a rich. healthy
skin. Chickens Ike them. Indeed all
life on the farm or in the home nkes
sweet potatoes.
1t is a sure crop and keeps easily and
there is always market. for potatoes
can be traded with reighbors or at
the store. II not soA thoy can be used
Evening star., 1909-05-15

of the window. at either side are hooks
on which bar OF wood is hung. This
bar has row of other hooks along it's
length. adapted TO receive the top seam
of the awning. which is equipped with
trimmed eyeets. IT can be readily seen
that with such an arrangement the put
ting up or taking down of an awning is
as simple a matter as ii we'll could be-
Evening star., 1909-05-15
GAMBLING IN BELGIUM.
Question Most Discussed Now AT
fects Watering Places.
eciai Cablegram to The Star.

Special CabIeRram TO The Star.
BRUSSELS. May 1.-THE question of
gambling in Belgium is being much dis
cussed. and Ii Is wondered how cities
like Ostend and Spa will be able 10 keep
up their expenses il the managers of
Evening star., 1909-05-15

Seaver-Most unusual thing about this
trolley line.
Weaver-Unusuai Huh. fuses blow out.
end seat hogs predominant. fiat wheels on
every car no heat, no ventilation-just
the same as any other old railway.
Seaver-Yes. but I notice our conductor
has clean hands.-Puck.
Evening star., 1909-05-15

so simple, indeed, that the canvases can
be taken down on the approach Of a
storm or on any occasion when they are
not needed. thereby adding much 10 the
life OF these articles. which suffer mos.
during heavy winds and rains.
Evening star., 1909-05-15

to great advantage at home.
Three acres i'm this crop can be easily
cultivated. the planting being the only
hard part of the work. Nothing paws
so we'll for the same work and care
Evening star., 1909-05-15
Shannon s Luchs.

Price, $3.50.
All Completed Homes Sold
day completion of sample
IN Unusual Value Is Offered.
40 NEW HOMES
many tarchiec designs
onea reproduction of fmuchm moee expensive house
Cor of Georgia Ave. pnssss s Av. and Lamont St. NV.
You Can See Why This Home Is Success
In opportunity profits
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the ms % s @ on that hv" ws be oas n"e Q" 'e" "s" houses but
Reason 1t Out for Yourself
Isn't 'su that where
basis that he actually in position offer you better home for less
w Bo er G on a e s ae are e@s on em s u Ss % s % Ge
work energy than rent
$500 Cash. Balance, $780, Including Interest.
Come See What Is Going On
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Built for Comfort and Real Home Use.
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Any interested home planning modern
Take 9th (transer temporarily at Florida
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
FACTS ABOUT CENTURY PLANT
Blooms Once in Hundred Years, or
Any Other Time, and Then With
ers Away. u

The century plant, so named be-
cause of the popular idea that il
blooms but once in 100 years, in one
sense makes good it's name, for IL
blooms only once, then dies" said ii.
F. Warren of Los Angeles, Cal. He
continued:
In the genial climate of southern
California it reaches maturity and
blooms in Is or 20 years, while in
cooler climates the period may range
from 40 to so years. There are many
species of the agave family native to
northern Mexico, where it is called
the maguey. The plant furnishes
'pulque, the national drink of Mex
leo.
AT the time of the blooming the
plant throws up single stalk of rapid
growth to the height of IL to 20 feet,
from which the tassel-like flowers
sprout forth. This great flower stalk
draws all the sap and vigor from the
body of the plant, which soon withers
and dies. At the base of the thick
green leaves are found little suckers,
each with root, which, when planted,
at once begin to grow. The edge
and end of the leaves are well armed
with stiff, sharp spines, the prick of
which is very painful This is ma.
lures way of protecting the plant
from the ravages of desert rodents
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
WARNING TO FRUIT GROWERS
Crown Gall Is Warty outgrowth or
Excrescence Upon the Apple,
Peach, Pear and Other Trees.

Crown gall is a term applied to GER
tain warty outgrowths or excrescences
upon the apple, pear, peach. rasp-
berry, ETC., forming chiefly on the
parts below ground. On the apple
these growths are more apt to occur
on grated trees at the union of the
root and the cion, but they may form
at any place where the roots have
been injured in transplanting, etc.
Experiments by the department of
agriculture show that crown gall is
caused by specific parasite Every
orchardist should carefully inspect all
stock which he purchases for setting.
All trees showing evidence of crown
gall should be either returned to the
shipper or burned, and future orders
placed with nurserymen who can and
will furnish trees free from disease.
Under no condition should trees be
planted which show growths of this
kind upon the roots, for not only will
it result in an unthrifty and unprofit-
able tree, but it will also endanger
other plants.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
Difference IN THEIR VIEWS
Uncle ST Egsmann Discoursss on Rel
ative Sizes of Farms East
and West.

Eyes, sir, gentlemen; thar's leetle
difference between farmin' out west an
back here in Old Yarmouth" said
Uncle 81 Eggmann to the cronies
around the stove at the Crossroads
store, on his return from visit to
his brother in Dakota. Now, out thar
in the west they don't think they've
really got farm unless it totals about
three or four thousand acres; an IL
they air raisin' stock they speak O
5000 head as bein' 'leetle bunch O
cattle An takes EN- bout half
day to hoe one row o. corn, the rows
air so long, an they harvest corn an
wheat enough on one farm to fill our
town hall. Now. that's a leetle diff
trent from what it is here in New
England, where we call 20 acres O
ground-a fourth of it graveyard-a
couple O. dozen hens an rooster, six
or eight keows, an a ROBBERY patch,
a farm! Yes, sir, gentlemen; that's
a turrible difference between farmin'
east an farmin' west-a most turrible
ff'rence!"-Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
ELDERLY PEOPLE
HELPED FREE

The last years of life are the sweet.
est, and yet the most difficult to pro.
long. 1t is then that the greatest care
Is exercised in maintaining bodily
health. But the chief care should al
ways be with regard to the food you
eat and whether you are digesting it
properly. You should not allow your
self to become constipated.
No doubt you have tried salts and
cathartic pills, purgative tablets, etc,
and have come to the conclusion that
they are violent in action and do but
temporary good. Listen, then, to the
voice of experience with regard to a
wonderful and mild laxative, DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. 1t is not new,
only we are trying to find new friends
for it.
A. A. Felts. of Johnston City. ILL.,, suf-
fered from stomach trouble for six years
and found his r, cure in Dr. CaIdweiif EEL
success. We could name hundreds of
others. Some heard of it first through
neighbors or friends; others through the
doctors offer to send any sufferer from a
stomach. liver or bowel complaint a free
sample bottle for trial, without charge.
If you will send your name and address
he will send YOU a trial bottle direct TO
your home. If ii proves itself as he
claims then continue the treatment by
buying 50-cent or 81 bottle of your
druggist, as all of them sell II. Old peo-
pie, like children, should look for purity,
and IL is well to mention that the purity
of this remedy is vouched for with the U.
s. government Also, though a free bot
tie Is sent to prove its merits, results are
always guaranteed from the regular
bottles bought of druggists, who will re-
fund your money If ii does not satisfy
you. Send at least for the free test bottle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
Vine of Vertical TrelIis, Showing
Forearm kniffin System. (a) Points
for Pruning for Complete Renewal.
(b) Method of Tying.

eight-foot posts set two and one-half
feet in the ground at intervals of
twenty to thirty feet. These generally
carry two lines of No. 10 galvanized
wire, respectively four and five and
one-half feet from the ground The
end posts should be strong and well
braced, and the wire should be so ar
ranged that the slack can be taken up
when necessary. The other posts need
not be very large If twenty feet apart,
but for thirty feet good-sized posts are
desirable.
The horizontal trellis differs in hav,
ing 2x6-inch strip placed on edge
horizontally at the top of the post, SO
as to form an arm two feet long, upon
which three wires are carried.
The previous years three shoots
were grown on each vine. For the
two-wire (verticaD trellis two of them
should be placed on the lower wire
and cut back to ten buds each. The
other shoot should be cut off at the
height of the upper wire, and shoot
IIOlH IL oHOulu Uc JTdllGu III edCu III
rection. For the three-wire (horizon.
tall trellis, shoot should be trained
upon each of the wires, two in one
direction and one in the other, and all
should be cut back to eight buds.
The simplest and most satisfactory
method of training the grape is by the
Kniffin system. The fruiting arms are
tied to the wires in the spring and the
new shoots as they come out are al,
lowed to hang down.
To grow the best fruit, whatever
system is used, the vines should be
frequently cut back and renewed
Some prefer to renew all the canes
each year, starting all of them from
the main trunk of the vine, while
others renew but once in two years.
Whatever the method of pruning OF
training, one should endeavor to leave
about 40 buds upon each vine, and
these could be as near the main trunk
as possible.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made
me well woman and / have no more
backache. hope can help others by
telling them what Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for
me-" Mrs. EMMA IMsE, S33 FirstSt,
Milwaukee, Wis.
The above is only one of the thou
sands of grateful letters which are
constantly being received by the
Pinkham Medicine Company of Lynn,
Mass, which prove beyond a doubt that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs,
actually does cure these obstinate dis
eases of women after all other means
have failed, and that every such suf-
ering woman owes it to herself to at
least give Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound trial before submit
ting to an operation, or giving up
hope of recovery.
Mrs. PinkhaFn, of Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. She has guided
thousands to health and her
advice is frees
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
THINK HARD
It Pays to Think About Food.

The unthinking life some people lead
often causes trouble and sickness, IL.
Illustrated in the experience of lady
in Fond Du Lac. Wis.
About four years ago I suffered
dreadfully from indigestion, always
having eaten whatever / liked not
thinking of the digestible qualities.
This indigestion caused palpitation of
the heart so badly | could not walk up
flight of stairs without sitting down
once or twice to regain breath and
strength.
Il became alarmed and tried dieting,
wore my clothes very loose, and many
other remedies, but found no relief.
Hearing of the virtues of Grape
Nuts and Postum, commenced using
them in place of my usual breakfast of
coffee, cakes, or hot biscuit, and in
one weeks time l was relieved of sour
stomach and other ills attending indi-
gestion. In a months time my heart
was performing it's functions naturally
and | could climb stairs and hills and
walk long distances.
Il gained ten pounds in this short
time, and my skin became clear and I
completely regained my health and
strength. / continue to use Grape
Nuts and Postum for feel that / owe
my good health entirely to their use.
There's a Reason"
II like the delicious favour Of Grape
Nuts and by making Postum accord
ing to directions, 1t tastes similar to
mild high grade coffee"
Read "The Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above Ietters A new
one appears from time to time. They
nre genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
PRUNE AND TRAIN GRAPE VINE
To Grow the Best Fruit the Vines
Should Be Frequently Cut
Back and Renewed.

The grape vine should be planted
slightly deeper than it was in the
nursery and cut back to strong bud.
Only one shoot should be allowed to
grow.
The next spring it should be again
cut back to strong bud, the length
of the cane varying with it's size, says
the Prairie Farmer. The terminal
bud only should be allowed to develop
and the cane should be tied to a stout
stake as it grows.
The next spring it should be cut
back at the height of four or five feet
according to the kind of trellis to be
used, and three buds at the top should
be allowed to develop into shoots.
The following spring the vines will
be ready for a trellis. The favorite
forms are known as vertical and hori-
zontal. The vertical trellis consists of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27

a New York man, is one of the most
interesting. With it a hedge that
formerly required five hours to trim
can be clipped in one hour, or one
man can do the work of five. This APP
paratus consists of a long rod with
a shoulder piece at one end and .
pair of shears at the other. Along
this rod is a drivewheel connecting
with the rotary pinion, which operates
the crank controlling shears. The de-
vice is held against the shoulder, by
means of handle in the middle
Then the drivewheel is turned, and by
means of the multiple gearing it opens
and closes the shears five times with
each revolution, thus making the ap
paratus a saver of 80 per cent. in eth
er time or labor. All the operator
has to do is to keep turning the wheel
and moving the shears along the
hedgerow where it needs clipping.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
Farmers Must Watch the Crop.

In order to determine what elements
of plant food are deficient in a soil,
it is necessary to carefully study the
growing crop. Many farmers seem to
be of the opinion that chemical an.
alysis of the soil will show the
amount Of plant food contained there.
in. This however, is mistaken idea
The chemist can only determine APP.
proximately the amount of nitrogen,
phosphoric acid and potash in soil
without specifically showing what pro
portion of these elements can be taken
UP by the growing plant. A large per.
centage of these elements Is not avail.
able to plant food. Hence the ncces.
sity for them in an available form. We
must turn, then, to the crop, and by
watching 1t closely during its growth
and by a careful examination when
matured, see whether the soil is def.
cient in plant food and what elements
are lacking.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
Not a Petrified Leg.

In one of the leading cities of the
middle west high church dignitary
is obsessed with the monomania that
one of his legs is gradually becoming
petrified. To test it's condition he
pinches it at frequent intervals. At
a dinner party of men and women he
made the usual test after the soup and
became greatly excited to find that he
felt no sensation from a most Vigor-
Gus pinch. 1T has come, it has
GOMEZ" he cried in alarm; at last
my leg is completely petrified!" The
matron sitting next to him whispered
hoarsely: Excuse me; it is not pet
rified and it is not yours! York
Press
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
Scientists Happy i'm Hades

Prof. Lancaster, the distinguished
scientist, in addressing his classes one
day said that, while he would like to
believe that all scientists were i'm
peccable, he was forced by dream he
had experienced to doubt their uni
versal goodness.
In this dream the professor had been
carried to the gate of the lower re-
gions, which. he was surprised to find,
was made of highly polished marble
Everything within reminded him of q
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned, have known r. ], Cheney
for the last IS years and believe him perfectly hon
orable IN all business transactions and financially
able TO carry out any obligations made by his Arm.
WALDING, KINNAN 4 MARVIN
s.. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure II taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system Testimonials sent free. Price 70 cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Hairs Family Pills for constellation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
inspection of Nursery Stock.

Representative Scott of Kansas is
the author of a bill which provides
for government inspection of nursery
stock at point of entry to be desig-
mated by the secretary of agriculture.
An appropriation of 100000 is car
ried by the bill. which also authorizes
the secretary to establish a quaran-
tine against the Importation or trans
portation in interstate commerce .,
diseased or infected nursery stock.
The bill has been favorably acted upon
by the house committee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27

well appointed club, even to the re-
freshment which might be obtained at
small tables in coy corners. He re-
sorted to one of these and was prompt
ly served by dusky attendant who in
quired softly: ice, sir:?"
Where in the neither world do you
get the ice?" said the professor.
There are many scientific gentle
men here, SIR" was the reply."-Ca-
madam Courier.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
slavonlc Superstitlon.

A great risk runs the peasant OF
Slavonic lands If he carelessly wastes
any OF the bread that he daily
munches. since every crumb is gath
cred up by evil spirits, and should
their dust heap become heavier than
the mans weight, on his death his
soul is forfeit to the devil.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-27
THE'HEIR's HAlR-MoVINc.

Mr.. White-Its no use, my dear, ]
shall have to have my whiskers off;
baby is pulling 'em out by the roots.
Mrs. White-How unfeeling of you.
It's the only thing that keeps baby
quiet Now you threaten to take the
dear's enjoyment away!