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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
ALL THEY WANTED WAS PIE
Something Of a Pity That All Labor
Troubles Cannot Be Settled as
Easily as This.

In the course of some lighthearted
comment on the decision Of the au-
thorities of a woman's college In west
ern Massachusetts, to Danish pie from
the girls midday meal, the New York
Sun recalls the following incident OF
an earlier day in a neighboring re-
gion:
Some twenty years ago New York
contractor was employed to build a
fine country house in the Berkshire
hills The laborers. who were recruit
ed from the neighboring villages, were
boarded at nearby farmhouses. Be
fore long they all went out on strike.
The superintendent in charge was
pOwerless. The contractor hurriedly
took an express train for the Berk-
shires, and on arriving, Immediately
demanded an interview with the lead
ers of the strike.
whats the natter" he demanded.
whats your grievance?'
Were underfed," said the spokes-
man. You can't expect US to work
on empty stomachs. The company
has got us here. It ought to see that
we are decently fed"
The company pays enough to have
you properly fed" said the builder.
"What is the trouble?"
I'VE don't get pie but once a day, y
said the spokesman.
"Abominable!" agreed the builder
"You shall have pie three times a
day" And they did, and there was
an end of that strike-Youth's Com
panion
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05

the fish IN any way. The fishermen
all around our coasts know all about
this, and receive Is. for each marked
fish captured. The fishermen display
the greatest enthusiasm in capturing
these fish, and in noting in what con-
ditions Of time, place, depth, etc, they
are taken.
In this way the association can fol-
low the growth Of plaice and note
their habits in many ways. One fish.
for instance, was found to have trav-
eled 175 miles in three months and
another 30 sea miles in eight monthA
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
Feeding Hogs.

1t is best never to feed hogs on the
ground. 1t is no more natural for a
hog to pick his feed up out of the dirt
and mud than for any other animal to
do so, although circumstances have in
many cases forced him to do so. Have
floors on which to feed hogs, and not
only will you save feed by using them,
tut they win appreciate their rations
much more.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
Mulch Small Fruit Vines.

A successful West Virginia rasp-
Derry grower gives the following rea-
sons for mulching:
1t prevents the growth of weeds.
1t ads humus, one of the necessary
elements.
1t keeps the fruit clean and prevents
mud at picking time.
1t saves labor, the cost of mulching
an acre with forest leaves or straw not
exceeding SIS.
1t prevents deep freezing.
1t makes the fruit more solid for Gull
tivation and better for shipping pur-
poses.
1t prevents the baking of the soil
caused by tramping at picking time.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05

One valuable forest tree at least is
outstanding the inroads Of ak and
fire. This is the white birch, some
times called the paper birch or canoe
birch. since it furnished the Indians
the material for their famous canoes.
,The opinion has been ventured by the
forest service that more white birch
Is now growing in the United States
chan was the case two hundred years
ago. II spreads rapidly over spaces
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
MANAGEMENT OF EVE FLOCK
on Thrifty Condition Of Animals De-
ponds Success Of Breeder-MuSt
Have Some Attention.

BY all means keep your ewes healthy
and vigorous, for upon a healthy,
thrifty condition Of ewes depends your
success.
The healthy eve is able 70 live on
rougher forage than your other farm
stock, but It Is with sheep as with all
else. You must give them some at
tention II you expect profit.
Men, who every season make money
from their lambs. find that n they feed
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05

and taken refuge I'M
der the postomce. Any
way, whatever the
cause Of It's arrival,
the fact remains that
II was very easily
caught and adopted by
the postmaster. Il
grew into a hne-sized
lion before It took
some silly, childish,
lion complaint and
went the way of all OF
us. The game warden
OF the country had
two young lion cubs
In his garden and
used them as pets.
They were the two
most playful young.
sters imaginable and
spent their spare mo-
ments stalking any
one who might be call
Ing on the owner. |
remember taking a lit
tie girl to see them on
one occasion. The two
cubs Immediately be.
gan to stalk her in a
most realistic manner.
much to her embar.
rassment. They died
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
THE FLOURISHING BIRCH

left bare by forest fires, but It is
short-lived tree and does not prosper
where 1t has to compete with other
trees for light and soil. No other
wood as hard as birch can be worked
with so little dulling Of the tools and
this quality, with its handsome color
and its failure to warp after season
ing, makes 1t much used in the manu-
facture of various novelties.
Practically all spools are made Of
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05

Buyers would rather have castrated
lambs. A ram lamb soon begins to
get coarse, and if not sold promptly
worries himself and the rest of the
flock. The work should be done while
they are from four days to three
weeks old.
Keep a pail Of good disinfectant
handy for treating the knife, the
hands and the wound. Castrate in the
morning so that the lambs will take
some exercise and help wear off the
soreness.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
Unappreciatlve.

Hal" unused Noah, as he looked
upon the flood from one Of the win
dows of the Ark, "the folks who jeered
at me for building this vessel, laughed
at me when l told them it was the
original water wagon, but they would
have Jared better had they appreclat-
ed in time the dry wit Of my little
Joke"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
Door for Hog House.

holes, inch or larger. In these put an
iron rod, or a fork handle to hold up
so pigs can walk under and hogs can
not. The rod will hold up door and
prevent SOW from lifting door. Nail
boards on each side Of 2x4s to slide
door in.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
HANDY DOOR FOR HOG HOUSE
Practical Arrangement Of Passage
Way to Keep Larger Animals In
and Little Fellows Out.

A simple method of arranging a
door for the hog house is given in the
Practical Farmer The illustration
gives a good idea of its construction.
Use 2x4s, putting raw sides toward
the door. In the 2x4s bore a few
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
MAKES STOPPING HOGS EASY
Pen so Arranged That Animals Cannot
Get at Trough While II ls Being
Filled or Cleaned.

/ have hog pen with trough 80 10
Gated that the hogs cannot get at II
while it. Is being filled. To make such
a pen take corner posts of 2x4 and nail
on lengths of 1x4 or Ike for sides and
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05

birch, and in Maine alone, which is
the chief seat of this industry, some
eight hundred million spools are
turned out each year.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
HOw FIsh Are Marked and Studied.

How Fish Are Marked and Studied.
It seemed a hopeless business to
mark a place, put it back into the
sea, and expect ever to see II again
But out of 1,46S place marked and
liberated 2t7 were recaptured within
a year The fish are marked by means
OF 4 numbered metal disk, secured by
silver wire, which does not derange
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
DiVination.

81 am very observant, sir, and from
the way you WINGED when | stamped
on your foot, / conclude you have
pedal affection"
Say no more. l acknowledge the
corn "
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05
Tho Sheen Farm.

You can generally tell a sheep farm
BY ifs neat appearance. The sheep
keep the corners pretty well cleaned
ND.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-05

IL big game hunters are Ovid
ed In their opinions as TO
which Is the most dangerous
animal 10 hunt In Africa.
Some select the lion. others
the buffalo. others again the
rhlnoceros. while the greater
majority name the elephant
II is purely a matter OF which
animal. in the hunters own
experience, has been the most
dangerous.
Personally. as the result OF
many years experience 18th
big game in Africa, chose the
elephant as the most danger
GUS. Perhaps / have been I'M
The state herald., 1912-09-06
What She Wanted.

Jim Mann was on his way tid
from Chicago. and couldn't help heif
Ing the conversation Of the couple .
the section right behind his. Thr
looked like newly married folks, b
were not on their honeymoon. MS Man.
learned by deduction. The woman lit
down newspaper she had been rras
Ing and said 20 her husband:
DO yon know. wish | had one z
these afilnltlcsg oh. think II woas
be Just grand to sit ON rock via
somebody and have him rave nhos
the Incompatible golden color OF NJ
hair and tell me that my eyes wcT
the most beautiful In the who'
world and"
"uh. huh" said the husband. yav'
ins.
And that tho delicate pink OF NJ
checks has been painted there by ih
angels, and that he couldn't live win
out me. Ooh. | think an affinity IN
that would be-"
"'Tinn't nm affinity you want" y
torrupted her husband. what 20
seem TO want In plain. old.fashlond
liar"
The state herald., 1912-09-06
He Was as Securely Gagged as He Was Bound.

enough you don't mind much what
comes after" she answered with a
hard little laugh, as she went from
the shed.
Comet" said Darlington TO the ne
gro. when he had seen the cabin door
close. on Bess and her lantern; and
they stole across the clearing. Reach
ing the bayou side they began noise
less search for the dugout. which they
quickly found. and Darlington turned
to George. Can you SWIM" he
asked
"Yes. Mas'r."
Then 30 down into the water and
drag the canoe farther along the shore
and for Gods sake. no sound" he
cautioned.
They placed second hundred
yards between themselves and the keel
boat in this manner. then he had
George bring the dug-out TO the bank.
and they embarked. Keeping within
the shadow OF the trees that fringed
the shore. Darlington padded silent.
ly about the head OF tho bayou.
George" he at length said. bend
ing toward the negro: my horse is
tied in the woods on the right. hand
side OF the road Just where you were
taken from the carriage last night
you can be at Belle Plain inside OF an
hour"
Look here. Mas'r Caington. those
fall ta
he gets his hand on me first don't
you reckon he'll stop my mouth? |
been here heaps OF times fotchin' let.
ters TO Masr Tom" added George.
Who were the letters fory" asked
the Kentuekian. greatly surprised.
They was To- that Captain Murreli;
seems like him and Mas'r Tom was
mixed up In n sight OF business"
when was this-recentlyg" In,
quired Darlington. lie was turning
over this astonishing statement OF the
slave over In his mind
Well. no. Mas'r; seems like they
amt 80 thick hero recently"
II reckon you'd better keep away
from the 6ig house yet whilc.' said
Darlington. Instead OF going there,
stop at the Belle Plain landing. You'il
mud a raft tied up to the shore: 1, be
longs 10 man named caycndlsh. Tell
him what you know-that I've found
Miss Malroy and the boy: tell him to
cast on and drlft down here, IN run
the keel boat aground the tirat chance
get, no tell him TO keep a sharp
lookout"
The state herald., 1912-09-06
ECZEMA IN RED BLoTcHEs

eos Kanter Ave-, Detroit, Mich
Some time last summer was taken
with eczema. 1t began in my hair
first with red blotches, then scaly,
spreading to my face. The blotches
were red on my face. dry and scaly,
not large; on my scalp they were
larger. some scabt They came on
my hands. - T. ide OF my hands
were all little ia ~ as though full OF
shot about one-sixteenth of an inch
under the skin. Then they went to
the outside and between and all over
my fingers. 1t also began on the bot.
toms of my feet and the calves of my
legs. and itch. oh. my! never had
anything like 1t and hope I never will
again. The itching was terrible. My
hands got SO could scarcely work.
81 tried different eczema ointments
but without results. I also took medi
cine for 1t but 1t did no good. I saw
the advertisement for a sample OF
Cuticura Ointment and Soap and sen;
for one. They did me so much good
i bought some more, using them as
per directions, and in about three
weeks was well again. Cuticura Soar
and Ointment entirely cured me-
(Signed) Benz. Passage. Apr. s. 1912
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with sep. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L. Boston
The state herald., 1912-09-06
Mrs stantOn,s Reply to Greeley

There was once passage al an
between Elizabeth Cady Stanton, u
eminent woman suffraglst. and Hogo
Greeley on the occasion of discoari
by tha former on the rights Of wons
to the ballot. In the midst Of her u
Greeley interposed in his high piteAs
ialsstto voice:
WHAT would you do in time Of "
II you had the suffrage?"
This seemed like poser. but .
lady had been before the public ID
long % be Disconnected by an uneyps
ted question and she promptly replis!
Just what you have done. Nj Gre
ley-sJay at home and urge Others
go and fight"
The state herald., 1912-09-06

"Hush!" he grimly warned.
What are you doin' here?" demand
ed the girl. as she endeavored to shake
of his hand. but Darlington drew her
into the shed, and closing the door,
set his back against 1t. There was a
brief silence during which Bess re-
garded the Kentuckian with a kind OF
stolid fearlessness. She was the first
to speak. Il reckon you.all have come
after Miss Malroy." she observed
quietly.
Then you reckon right" answered
Darlington. The girl studied him
from her level brows.
And you.all think you can take
her away from here" she speculated.
Il amt afraid OF yo' kniie-you-all
might use II last enough on man.
but not on me. III help you." she
added. Darlington gave her an in.
credulous glance. You don't believe
me? That would fetch our men up
from the keel boat. No-yoall's knife
wouldn't stop mel
Don't be too sure OF that" said
\ Darlington sterniy. The girl met the
menace OF his words with soft. full.
throated laughter.
why. yo' hands shakin' now. Mr..
Carrington!"
You know meg''
Yes. seen you once at Boggs'.
She made nm impatient movement.
You can't do nothing against them
TO men unless help you. Miss Mai.
roy's to 10 down river tonight;
they're only waiting TO pilot-you.
all's got TO act quickl"
Darlington hesitated.
"Why do you want Miss Malroy 10
eseapo?" he said
The girls mood changed abruptly
Il reckon that's private matter
Amt II enough To- you.all TO know
that doY I'm showing how II can
be done Them four men on the Keel
boat are strangers In those parts
they're waiting To- pilot. but they
don't know who he'll be. I've heard
you.all was riycrman. what's to
hinder yo' taking the pilot's plaeeI
Looks like yo' was willing TO risk yo
life TO Miss Malroy or you wouldn',
be here"
I'm ready" said Darlington. his
hand on the door.
No. you ain't-jest yet" intcrposcd
the girl hastily. Listen to me iirnt
They'B n dugout tied up 'bou, nun.
drod yards above tho keel boat: you
must get that TO cross In 10 the other
side OF the bayou, then whom yo'ro
ready TO come back yo'ro to whistle
three timoa-ita the signal we're cI.
pceting-and I'll row aerosa To- you IN
one OF the nhitfs"
Can you heo Miss MRlroy In tho
meantime7"
III want 10. they'a nothin' 10 hin,
der mo-" responded Besa uullonly.
Tell her then" began Caring
ton, but BosB interrupted him.
II know what yo' want. sho ain,
to cry out or nothin' whom she sees
you.all. ! got sense enough To- that. d
carrington looked at hcr ourioualy
"Thia may he serious buainoua FOR
your people" ho said significantly
and watched her narrowly.
And you.all may got killed. / recm
! In n 70 want to do anything bad
The state herald., 1912-09-06
Unusual Occurrence,

Richard Harding Davis, during his
Atlantic City honeymoon, said at a
fish luncheon:
81 confess that am not pleased
with the modern trend of fiction. The
newest fiction leaves bad taste in
the mouth. 1t is full of double en-
tendre-like the parlor maids remark
"A gentleman came down to break
fast one morning with bloodshot eyes
He drank eight glasses Of ice water
hurriedly. then he muttered hoarsely
to the pretty parlor maid:
Tell me. Adele. did | reach home
last night very much under the wealth
err"
Indeed you did. sir the maid re
piled. Why, sir, you kissed the mis-
sis'' Washington Star.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
Domestic Combat.

Y. Trowbridge Dana, grandson oi
the poet Iongfellow. who was recently
married In Cambridge with n beauti
full ritual of his own composition. said
the other day TO n reporter:
'lf all couples gave to marriage the
profound thought and reverence that
my wife and | gave to II there would
be fewer mismatings.
THE average married pair. II some
times seems to me. are like the
Binkses.
PA said little Tommy Binks one
dav, what's weapon
"A weapon. my SON. Binks an
swored. Is something to fight with
Then. pa said little Tommy. Is
ma your weapon"
The state herald., 1912-09-06
Another Brand.

He suddenly put his hand In \
waistcoat pocket and drew out th,s
broken cigars.
Then he looked at his best girl vi,
forgiving smile.
Flor de King Alfonsos," he ali,
said. Fifty cents hundred. B,
who cares?"
Let me see them," said the girl
She inspected the fragments clossj
"Yes." she quietly announced, thu
the kind papa always buys when BE-
running for office. know the udr
Five dollars thousand. Someht
has fooled you, George"
She was a wise girl and she did D
smile.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
MIsIna the Names.

Mayor Bacharaoh OF Atlantic City
at dinner at the Mnrlborough.Blen
helm, told OF summer girl:
"On the beach In the moonlight" he
said, IA youth clasped maiden pas
sionately 10 his breast and murmured
Do you love me. dnrllng7'
"'Yos-ah, yes. Reginald she
sighed
Reginald said The youth IN y
startled voice You moan Clarence
don't you. dcar7'
Smiling awectly. she nestled closer
How stupid OF mcl was thinking I,
was the week end '"-Exohange.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
Wha, Started n.

The late General F. d. Grant. ari,
pos OF the uselefsnoss OF arbltrat1.
as exemplified In the case OF the To
ko-ltallan war. said In New York;
1T reminds me of n story. Accolt
Ing 10 this story. n war was going d,
and ore day the papers being full Z
the grim details of bloody battle
woman said to her husband:
"'This slaughter is shocking; N
flendish. Can nothing be done to sta
lt?'
I'm afraid not her husband Al
swered.
"why don't both sides come u
gether and arbitrator she cried
"'rhey did, he said. They did-'Si
back In June. That's how the Sc
burned thing started"
The state herald., 1912-09-06
Good FRIDAY,

John d. Rockefeller. Jr.. discusEa
with his bible class the folly OF marl
ing on an inadequate income, I'd
an Easter story.
mo young wife" he said. 'can !
truly happy IL she Is overwhelHs
with house work-with the washing
clothes. the scrubbing OF front steR
Mr.. Rockefeller smiled an added.
II once said TO little boy:
what do you know about Co
FrIdayg
"'He was the fe,ler what do
Robinson Cruso's housework. the 0
Tie boy replied"
The state herald., 1912-09-06
OoubIy Punished.

At an English court session Nj
was fined forty shillings and n
for assaulting a policeman. Consn1
ing himself much injured man 4
reaching the door he began abusJ
the magistrate in very violent \.
guage.
The magistrate sent an officer an,
him, and the delinquent found hin,s
once more in the dock and fined ags
for contempt of court.
"My man, If you had been m,
chaste and refined in your languar.
said the magistrate, you would h
have been chased and refined
The state herald., 1912-09-06
CHAPTER xnvili.
The Keel Boat.

A fow minutes later they had scpa.
rated. George TO hurry away In search
OF the horse. and Darlington TO pass
back along the shore until he gained
point opposite the clearing. Ito
whistled nhrilly three times and after
an Interval OF waiting heard tho
splash OF oars and presently saw n
skin stoal out Of the gloom.
Who's thorer" II was liesa who
asked tho question.
Darlington" ho anAwored.
Lucky you amt mot tho other
mani" Hho said m she swept ber skin
alongside tho bank
Lucky Tor him you mean. IN take
The state herald., 1912-09-06
reIIIna tho Al, Of a Hor...

The nge OF horse may be judged
by the appearance OF the teeth be.
cause on the upper surface Of the In.
cisoru hollow In TO be seen In the
young tooth which. not extending
through the whole substance. natural.
ly wears out with the wear OF the
tooth, aud na n considerable desroc
OF regularity occurs In ne wearing
away In oil horses, II has been adopt.
cd M general criterion OF age.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
DENVER a mo an,sDr-wrsti.n,
PACIFIC
'aThe noyai 'i9rr91Tentb.r IlIyef

The Royal gofHes Feather River
Canon Route"
Taken together form tho most hrHur.
ful llnn uf continuous travel nrNtr
talt Lake, city, Hnn Francisco.
Tho marvellous nrrniH nttrarttnNa q.
the itnehieH The ureat AAii ileda a
Utah ANA mo wonders NJ tho ntrffN
can be seen Vfom the car wlndHnt
without ratfI FapenHr Tor eide ifift
htrEHn notNu can HnuNfft
vfiis T2r lss,a9sSa sssfilg,ly' %sGi9lgR ap'.' p'','a
Passenger AnsNt, Denver y iiio gfirH
itaiirnhd. Denver. colo
The state herald., 1912-09-06
This Rapid Ace.

rs mammals Fcch little boy ready,
have his bath now?"
"oh, NAV. cut out the goody, go,g
spell When chaps six years Oh Z
time to take him out Of the kindenS
ten class. Ill take my splash in d
tub when I've had a smoke"