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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
Interior Of Poultry House.

chicks. the cock bird should be not
less than one nor more than three
years old, and the hens two years old.
I have kept hens in pens Is by &c
feet. - to pen. and had good re-
suits.
A house IA by 16 feet and 6 feet
high at the caves is large enough for
three dozen hens. am keeping about
100 in one of that size. My house is
built facing the south and all the
south side is made of lath one inch
apart. The east. west and north sides
are boxed tight, but there is door
across the north end for cleaning on
the sliding drop board. use no cur
tain in front of the roosts, and have
40 frozen combs or sick poultry.
As a feed to make hens lay there is
nothing better than wheat and Kaf1r
In equal parts. II the hens are kept
In pens feed all they will eat. Throw
the grain in straw or hay. Don't dose
your hens to make them lay, and If
onie gets sick. separate it from the
flock. TT, 49, Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
The Pistol slipped From His Fingers.

r. = T." a ~ D. : Q 81 10. s4
Boggs', tall. gaunt figure in the
shadowy uncertainty Of that October
morning. He was the first to reach
the place of meeting, but, he had
scarcely entered the meadow when
Fentress rode up. attended by Tom
Ware. They dismounted, and the
colonel lifted his hat. :Mahatry bare
~ acknowledged the salute: he was
in no mood for courtesies that meant
nothing. Ware was clearly OF the
same mind.
There was an awkward pause, then
Fentress and Ware spoke together In
q low tone. The planters speech was
broken and hoarse, and his heavy,
blood-shot eyes were the eyes of .
haunted man; this was all q part Of
Fentress' scheme to face the world.
and Ware still believed that the tires
Hicks had kindled had served his des-
perate need.
ts sWhen the first long shadows stole
out from the edge OF the woods Fen
tress turned to Mahaffy, whose glance
was directed toward the distant cor
ner OF the field. where he knew his
friend must first appear. 5s
"Why are we waiting. sir!" he do
manded. his tone cold and formal.
Something has occurred to detain
Price," answered Mahany.
The colonel and Ware exchanged
looks. Again they spoke together.
while Mahaffy watched the road. Ten
minutes slipped by; In this manner.
and once more Fentress addressed
Mahany.
do you know what could have de-
tanned him? 2" he inquired. the ghost
OF smile curling his thin lips. II
II don't" said Mahaffy. and relapsed
into moody and anxious silence. He
held dueling in very proper abhor-
renee, and only his feeling OF intense
but never-declared loyalty to his
friend had brought him there.
Another interval OF waiting sue
ceeded. s
II have about reached the end Of
my patience; shall wait just ten
minutes longer" said Fentress. and
drew out his watch.
Something has happened" began
Mahafty.
II have kept my engagement; he
should have kept his" Fentress con-
tinued, addressing Ware. Il am sor-
~ to have brought you here for moth
Ing, Tom"
"Wait!" said Mahany. planting him
self squarely before Fentress.
II consider this comic episode at
an end" and Fentress pocketed his
watch.
Scarcely" rejoined Mahaffy. His
long arm shot out and the open palm
Of his hand descended on the col
onel's face. Il am here for my
friend" he said grimly.
The colonel's face paled and col
ored by turns.
Have you weapon" he asked,
when he could command his voice.
Mahafry exhibited the pistol he had
carried to Belle Plain the day be-
fore. sS
"step OF the ground, Tom" Fen
tress spoke quietly. When Ware had
done as requested, the colonel spoke
again "You are my. witness that l
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was the victim OF an unprovoked at
tack"
Mr.. Ware accepted this statement
with equanimity. not to say inditfer1
ence.
"Are you ready. he asked; he
glanced at Mahafry. who by q slight
inclination Of the head signitied that
he was. Il reckon you're a green
hand at this sort OF thing?" comment
ed Tom evilly.
"Yes." said Mahany terseIy.
well, listen: I shall count, one,
two. three; at the word three you will
fire.. Now take your positions"
Mahaffy and the colonel stood fac
ing each other, q distance OF twelve
PAGES separating them. Mahafly was
pale but logged; he eyed Fentress
unflinchingly. Quick on the word Fen
tress fired, an instant later Mahatfy's
pistol exploded; apparently neither
bullet had taken effect. the two mon
maintained the rigid attitude they had
assumed; then Mahaf1y was seen to
turn on his heels. next his arm drop
, ped to his side and the pistol slipped
from his fingers. look OF astoniSh-
msnt passed over his face and left it
vacant and staring while his right
hand stole up toward his heart; hs
raised 1t slowly. with difficulty, a.
though it were held down by some In
visible weight.
"A hush spread across the Held. It
was like one OF natures invisible
transitions. Along the edge Of the
woods the song Of birds was stricken
into silence. Ware. heavy-eyed-Fen-
tress. his lips twisted by tortured
smile, watched Mahany az he painted
for breath, with his hand clenched
against his breast. That dead. oppres-
sivs silence lasted but a moment:
from out OF 1t came cry that smote
on the wounded mans ears and
reached his consciousness.
Its Price he gasped, his words
bathed in blood, and he pitched for
ward on his face. N
Ware and Fentress had heard the
cry. too, and running to their horses
threw themselves into the saddle and
galloped OF. The Judge midway of
the meadow roared out furious pro-
test, but the mounted men turned in
to the highroad and vanished from
sight. and the judges shaking legs
bore him swiftly In the direction OF
the gaunt figure on the ground.
Mahany struggled to rise. for he
was hearing his friends voice now,
the voice of utter anguish. calling his
name. At last painful effort brought
him to his knees. He saw the Judge.
clothed principally in gaily colored
bed-quilt, hatless and shoeless, his
face sodden and bleary from his
nights debauch. Mahatry stood erect
and staggered toward him, his hand
over his wound. his features drawn
and livid, then with cry he dropped
at his friends feet.
Solomon! Solomon!" And the
Judge knelt beside him.
Its all right, Price; l kept your
appointment" whispered MahafIy; .
bloody spume was gathering on his
lips, and he stared up at his friend
with CLASSY eyes. .,.s
In very shame the Judge hid his
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loan upon his personal belongings
without being under the necessity Of
first calling for refreshment.
This strange combination Of bust
ness dates from the reign Of George
w., who, after attending cock fight
at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., applied to the
landlord of the castle for temporary
accommodation on the security OF his
watch and chain.
BY royal warrant few days later
he invested that obliging boniface
with the right of advancing money on
pledges. and from that time down to
the present a pawnbroker's license
has been annually granted to the
Castle. This hosiery is mentioned
once or twice by Dickens.-Stray
Stories.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
COMBAT PoULTRY-YARD FOES
noyance Caused by Insect Par
&E asites-How to Control.
tBy GEORGE NJ. ruRP1N.)

+ (By GEORGE M. TURPIN.) &i
Insect parasites are the cause Of .
great deal OF annoyance and loss to
poultrymen. Some essential measures
for their control are:
Have the poultry houses separated
from all other farm buildings.
Have all of the interior fixtures Of
the poultry houses, such as roost.
poles, nest boxes, feed hoppers.
dropping boards, ETC., removable SO
that every part Of the interior can
be readily cleaned and sprayed.
Keep good dust bath to which the
fowls may have access at all times
Of the day. Common road dust with.
fine ashes and powdered sulphur or
air-slacked lime added Is excellent.
The road dust should be gathered
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
CHAPTER XXI.
Tho JUDGES Grandson.

Tho Judges Grandson.
In that bare upper room they had
shared, the Judge, crushed and bro
ken, watched beside the bed on which
the dead man lay; unconscious Of the
flight OF time he sat with his head
bowed in his hands, having scarcely
altered his position since he begged
those who carried Mahatfy UP the
narrow stairs to leave him alone with
his friend.
He was living over the past. He
recalled his first meeting with ma
hairy in the stuny cabin Of the small
river packet from which they had
later gone ashore at Pleasantvtlle; mo
thanked God that 1t had been given
him to see beneath Solomon's forbid
ding exterior and into that starved
heart! He reviewed each phase OF
the almost insensible growth Of their
intimacy; he remembered Mahaffy's
flne true loyalty at the time of his ar
rest-he thought of Damon and
I,Pythias-Mahat1y had reached the
|'heights Of a sublime devotion: he
could only feel ennobled that be had
inspired it.
At last the dusk Of twilight In
vaded the room. He lighted the can.
dies on the chimneypiece. then no re-
sumed his seat and his former attt.
tude. Suddenly he became aware OF
q small hand that was resting on his
arm and glanced up; Hannibal had
stolen quietly into the room. The
boy pointed to the still figure on the
bed. s
"Judxe, what makes Mr.. Mahany lie
80 auiet-is he dead7" he asked in .
whisper.
Yves, dear lad" began the Judge in
a shaking voice. rs he drew Hannibal
toward him, your friend and mine Is
dead-we have lost him" He lifted
the boy into his lap, and Hannibal
pressed tear-stained face against
the judges shoulder. How did you
get here?" the Judge questioned gent
~.
Uncle Bob fetched me-" said Han
nibal. Hes downstairs, but he
didn't tell me Mr.. Mahaffy was dead"
1--WE have sustained q great loss,
Hannibal, and we must never forget
the moral grandeur OF the man. Some
day, when you are older. and can
bring myself to speak Of it, will tell
you Of his last moments" The judges
voice broke, q thick sob rose choking
~ in his throat. Poor Solomon! A
man OF such tender feeling that he hid
1t from the world. for his was rare
nature which only revealed itself to
the chosen few he honored with his
love" The Judge lapsed into q mo-
mentary brooding silence, in which
his great arms drew the boy closer
against his heart. Dear lad, since l
left you at Belle Plain a very aston
fishing knowledge has come to me.
It was the Hand of Providence see
it now-that first brought us togeth-
or. You must not call me judge any
more; l am your grandfather--your
mother was my daughter"
(rO BE cONTINUED)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
COLONEL IS. CRAFTY
AMBIGUOUS EFFORT TO CORRAL
ALL THE PRoGREssIvEs WILL 4
PROVE FUTILE.
SHOWS WILSON'S STRENGTH
Roosevelt Presumes on Ignorance Of
His Hearers and Readers When He
Says Bosses and Representatives Of
Privilege Are Flockino to Demo-
Gratis. .S. AZ .s5s s gis

Colonel Roosevelt, with that aggress.
i've audacity'so strongly characters
tic of his nature, in the effort he is
making to stampede progressive Re-
publicans who are disposed to stay
with the regular organization and
I then under the cracking noise of his
own whip to corral them in the Bull
Moose pen; is giving testimony of the
growing strength of the Democratic
nominee. ID. y;
For instance, in his speech deliv-
fvention at Des Moines, he is quoted
as saying that he found everywhere
among reactionary Republicans grow
ing purpose to support Woodrow Will
son, on the theory that President Taft
was beaten already, and that the only
hope of preserving the old parties was
to support the Democratic ticket and
defeat the Progressives He then add
ed: Where Mr.. Wilson is getting
support Of that type, we have the right
to ask Independent Democrats who be.
%lieve in the principles for which
Democracy nominally stands, to come
with US. ask every Democrat who
really believes In the right of the peo-
pie to rule to come with US. for every
representative of privilege, every boss
Is going to his side.''
OF course, in making this state
ment, Colonel Roosevelt was presum-
ins upon the ignorance of those who
might hear or read his utterances,
for, a.. Col. Henry Watterson has well
said of him, Intelligent persons who
chance to be led, by interest or by
curiosity, to attend Roosevelt orations
will feel that their intelligence has
been insulted, or that the orator
should be attended by keeper" True.
Republicans as well as non-partisan
voters. are focking to the support OF
Governor Wilson, but none OF those
Republicans are reactionsries or stand
patters. as Colonel Roosevelt well
knows. He II thrusting forward a
man OF straw to frighten Progressive
Republicans away from the support
Of President Taft Especially auda-
cious is his assertion that every rep
resentative Of privilege, every boss Is
going to his (Wilson's) SIDE" when
the fact has been indisputably estab-
lished that the two biggest and bra
zenest representatives Of special priv
ilege in the world. the steel trust and
the harvester trust, are the inspira-
ton and chief support Of the new
party movement. Without the infiu-
ence of these two concerns in his be-
half. Teddy would hardly be known
in the running. -
The truth is, Colonel Roosevelt is
both an opportunist and Jesuit in
politics. He seizes upon the pres
ent time, when discomfort is general
in the land over the effect of policies
for which he himself is partly respon-
sible. as the opportune moment, with
the assistance Of the dominant trusts
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
TURKEYS THRIVE ON ALFALFA
Two Hundred Acres Of Land In Ne.
braska Utilized by Ranehman for
Breeding Of Birds.

A Nebraska ranchman has moro
than 200 acres of wild land. too dry
for cultivation without irrigation, and
makes good living by raising tur-
keys.
A small creek runs through the
place and along Its sides grow some
cottonwood trees. @
About 200 acres Of this farm has
been sown to alfalfa, and in spite Of
the absence of much rain It thrives
very we'll. + n
The old ranch owner raises from
800 to 1900 turkeys every year, and
about the only care he gives them IL
to feed them alfalfa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
Conscience Of the Scotch

/. Never mind the minister" was
the reply; "he viii know nothing about
1t. We will pay you WELL"
"Ah. weel." said Sandy, TN mo- let
ye the boat. bit I'll tell We whit III
dae. Dae We see yon wee boatie doom
among the rushes? Weel. she's ready
wi the oars inside. Jist We gang
down there an row cot tae the middle
O, the loeb, an I'll come doom tae the
bank an swear at We; bit never ye
mind, ye Jist row on an Ill call for
the money Monday."-Ideas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
The wav She Felt.

My dear, If should fall in love
with another woman. would you sue
for her alternating my affections!
asked Mr.. Smathers. tentatively.
mo, indeed" answered Mrs. Smath
ers, who had recently been outpoint-
ed In a little domestic argument Il
would ask the woman to give me 2.
cent postage stamp and call y
square"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
Kerosene,

Kerosene Is sure death. to lice If
applied as a spray. Spray the walls.
roosts, corners and nestings and the
oil will kill all vermin. Sprinkle the
bottom of the nests with it and cover
with a heavy coating of straw.
Kerosene is also very valuable in
preventing and curing scale disease
in fowls. If it is used freely on the
roosts once week you will have no
scaly legs. It promptly destroys, the
red louise that preys on the fowls at
night, sapping their very life blood
and retires to the roost poles during
the daytime.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
Kings Watch In Pawn.

A time-honored London tavern, the
Castle, at the corner Of Cowcross
street, facing harrington street. en-
joys the unique distinction Of being
also fu1ly-licensed pledge shop.
Over a door in the bar. which gives
access to the landlords private room.
and thrown into bold relief by the
oficial document behind it. the his
toric three-sphered symbol is dis.
cernible Anyone may here negotiate
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
press for an earthquake.

AM old lady was staying at q hotel
at Nice at the time OF the earthquake.
my dear."..Ahe was wont to say. Il
was Simply tumbled out OF bed and
the ceiling cracked. / threw on FIR
cloak and unconsciously pulled on ore
long black suede glove. and when l
got down to the hall and found all
the other guests-my dear, was the
best dressed woman there!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
Discardinq the MongreIs:

Mongrel fowls should not be kept
for egg production because the eggs
will be uniform neither in color nor
size. This factor of itself is Of
enough importance to induce one to
select plre breed. even though the
mongrels might possibly lay as we'll
as the pure-bred fowls, but this is
very doubtful
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
stons Work of Lice.

The poultry department of Ohio
Agricultural college is recommending
q lice powder which it is. said poul
trymen will find effective in Kidding
the poultry of parasites.
Directions for making the powder
are: Put az pounds plaster Of paris
into a pan. Then mix y pint gaso'
line and n pint cresol. Stir the plas'
ter of paris while adding the liquid
When ready, the mixture should be
rather crumbly. After drying 1t
should be sifted, when it will be
ready for use. IS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02

of the age and by making platitudis :
GUS promises to gather the army OF
DISCONTINUED to his standard and aug
ment this strength by fooling others
who have admired his wonderfully Wig
orous personality, to again ride into
power, only to be dislodged by revolu-
ton. 4.
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$4,000 was supplementary donation.
made when the prospects of Mr.. Roose-
welt were so extremely dark that he
sent for Hartman and appealed to
him to raise money. and when Bliss
was trying to get an additional $780,
600 from the Standard Oil after $685.
900 had been given earlier in the
campaign. Herbert Knox Smith urged
Mr.. Roosevelt to stop the prosecution
of the Harvester Trust to save the ex-
tensive influence Of the powerful Nor
gan interests, and $4,000 from Nor
gan's biggest corporation would have
been no more than a fleabite. ~
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SYNOPSIS.

laid in the library Of an old worn;out
southern plantation. known as the Bal ~.
history and that. Of the owners, the
Quintards. is the subject Of discussion Dy
Jonathan Crenshaw, business mann a., +,
Yancy.. a farmer, when Hannibal WAYNE
y Hazard, mysterious child OF the old
southerns family. makes his appearance.
thaniel Ferris buys the Barony, out the
0uintards deny any knowledge 3an. ahe
Hancy to Keep tha
pears and asks questions about the BAR
ony. Trouble at Scratch Hill when Han
nfbal is kidnapped by Dave Blount. S ~
nlount. gives him thrashing and secures tes
the boy. Yancy appears before SQUIRE ire
Balaam and is discharged with t S9sts io o.
the Ferrises, has an encounter WITH Ca y,
tain Murrell. who forces his attentions on
her. and is rescued by Bruce Carrinhg sroa
Darlington. takes the same stase *, nn cy
and Hannibal disappear. with M4rreit on
their trails Hanniba arr Tpa az eas reeog
time dine friend Il. nd Tarreil arrives at Judges
home. cavendish family, on ,s saft rf Price
at Belle. Plain. Hannibals rifle disc lss e.
some startling things to the 'ISg 9ereiI ar
rives in Belle Plain. Is playing i .ao p1s
\ less sleep on board the raft. Judge FHce
makes startling discoveries IN looki 1,s,,n ny
land titles: Charles y Nortoaa: on. i. mvs.
teriously assaulted. Norton informs C ar
!. rington that Betty has promised 70 MARY mary
him. Norton Is mysteriousiy shot. g3se
light on Murrelrs plot; He plans np.ss
Of .fs Getty saS .hs Keeps
"a a COMPANION. In . stroll Betty taxes
. with Hannibal they meet Bess HICKS.
3; daughter OF the overseer. VINO Wa1ns
Betty OF danger and counsels ner 70
leave Belle Plain at once. BE Bett y t thair
way their carriage it stopped BY slossoni;
the tavern keeper, and confederate. ana
Betty and Hannibal are made prisoners.
X The pair are taken to HICKS caoln. n An
almost Inaccessible spot and tn there M n n
his proffered love and the interview Y
4 ended BY the arrival Of Ware. ts[tl1eo
at possible outcome Of the crime, LUCY ~
Price. hearing Of TIE tass aod1 charee p Of tho
situation and search for the missing ones ss
ia Instituted Darlington visits the 1udee
and allies are discovered: Judge Fnc te
visits Colonel Fentress. where ne me seS
Yancy and Cavendish: becoming coming s Into the
coloneTs face and duel is arranged: Mur-
reii is arrested for negro stealing ana ms MS
4 bubble bursts. The Judge ana Manany
discuss the coming duel. CarrlagttSSa a
makes frantic search f 3e+t Set IA A Hannio
ha{ and a fierce gun fight follows. Yancy
U appears and assists In the rescue. bruce
Darlington and Betty come 20 an unoet-
standing. The Judge receives an import :
ant letter. 4: 5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
TREATMENT n r FOR BRooDY HEN
Unique Plan 70 to Provide Wooden
Boxes With Screen Bottoms.
Fowl Soon CooIs on.

A unique plan for curing broody
hens Is carried out by making few
boxes with screen bottoms with legs
attached to keep the box up from the
ground and allow free circulation Of
air, says the Iowa Homestead. Com.
mon window screen Is all that should
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
Surely This Was Not All

The Steel Trusts contribution OF
$4,000 to the Roosevelt campaign OF
eight years ago was not made till Sep
TENDER II. We cannot believe that SO
huge a corporation got of so cheaply
as that; that the Steel Trust gave
nothing till that late date In the cam
paign, or that the fast friendship and
many favors Of Theodore Roosevelt
were secured by SO trifling contriou-
ton to his presidential campaign. 1t
must Abe that the Steel corporation
had made its regular contribution
earlier In the summer, and that the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02

can sit for a moment, lest they might
get lazy.
It works them in huge rooms filled
with flying lint, at machinery with
the fewest possible safety devices, in
mills on which not dollar has been
wasted" in providing comfort for the
employe.
Don't worry about George. He's
playing safe. Even an option on a
federal administration that would
legalize such management OF the trust
factories would be worth many times
what George is paying. - .ss.<
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
OF. Interest to Farmers.

Two harvesting machines, identical
in all respects. manufactured by
the harvester company, are on exhibit
ton in Texas; one bought in Germany
for $50, and the other in Illinois for
$125. There will be reams of lex
planations"-and just one reason
Wall Street Journal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
chlek. on Re,trlcted RUM,

When chicks must be crowded to-,
gether in small quarters and in small.
runs they will need much more care.
than those having more range. Extra
care will 60 a long way towards max
ing up for lack of room, but it In
risky business and plenty of room.
should be given II possible. @
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-02
Tno,,4 MARRY About George.

Don't worry about George w. Per.
kins. True, he Is spending a deal OF
money on the Bull Moose" campaign.
But his harvester trust is probably
making the money faster than George
w. can spend 1t. ~
The trust gets its labor for the low
est rate it can, and employs girls six
teen years old because it can get them
cheaply. 1t works these girls at high
ly speeded machines for ten hours a
day, and again for ten hours night;
ars. provides no stools on which they