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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
LANDLORD KNEW THE GAME
Spared His Tenant the Enumeration
Of the Time.Honored and
Yearly BLUFF"

81 have called to collect the rent"
said the landlord.
YES, replied the lady OF the house,
come in. Now, before l give you
the money this month, T."
"Just a minute, madam" said the
landlord. Il can save time for you.
| know the parlor isn't fit for pig
to live In. the dining room wall paper
is a shock to people of refinement, the
kitchen walls are a disgrace, and the
back porch is a menace to life and
limb. I'm also aware that you won't
stay here another month unless the
barber-shop wallpaper in the back bed
room is changed to something in a
delicate pink, and Pm next to the fact
that you're ashamed to have people
look at such gas fixtures as have pro-
yided. I'm going to paint the front
and back porches and let It go at
that"
Thank you very much" said the
lady meekly. you have saved me a
lot of trouble. That is all We really
expected to have done, but | was
afraid that should have to make the
same old bluff to get that much out
Of you."-Detroit Free Press.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
GIVE HERD BULL
PLENTY EXERCISE
Important TO Keep Animal Strong
and Vigorous-Varl
Ways OF Giving Him
Needed Work.

1t is very important that the bull
at the head of herd be given plenty
of exercise, and be fed like a work
horse, as in this manner he becomes
strong and vigorous, and sure calf
getter.
On the other hand, II bull be de-
priyed Of exercise and the proper
kind of feed and becomes indolent,
lacking energy, especially breeding
energy, he is rendered almost value
less; in fact, he becomes a detriment
to a herd, owing to the fact that a
breeder is losing valuable time by re-
peatedly breeding his cows to him
without results.
The various ways of exercising a
bull might consist in a paddock to
run In, tread power to work in, or
being chained up and staked. At any
rate, it is important to conceive some
manner in which to give the herd bull
plenty of daily exercise, as the re-
suits of good feed and plenty of exer'
else may be plainly noticeable in the
offspring.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

er Frank and Edith. From first to
last not one word has been spoken
by any one to cause me to doubt that
you were his wife"
Il recall starting to explain all this
to you once" she said, striving vainly
to appear at ease, 1T was when we
were interrupted by the sudden com
ing upon us of Mr. and Mrs Bungay.
Yet l supposed you knew, that you
would have learned the facts from
others. The last time we were to-
gether told you l did not wholly un-
derstand you. 1t is no wonder, when
you thought that of me-"
81 am going to tell you my story,
Captain Wayne. 1t is not pleasant
task under these circumstances, yet
one owe you as well as myself This
may prove our last meeting, and we
must not part under the shadow of q
mistake, however innocently it may
have originated. am the only child
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

OBy r. @. wEATHERsTONE)
The brood SOW is the unit of pork
production Regardless OF her breed
she should have certain definite char
acteristics typifying a happy combina-
tion Of good breeding with individual
excellence. The easiest and most ex-
pensive method Of embarking In the
swine breeding business Is to pur-
chase two or more pure-bred gifts,
safe in pig to unrelated sires, TO be
used as foundation stock. Selection
of the best females from their progeny
and mating them to a useful growthy
quality male viii establish within a
very short time a high-class herd. In
selecting a SOW for breeding pur-
poses the following points should be
emphasized:
1. The gilt should be pure bred; a
typical utility representative of her
breed.
2. Should trace to a large, even
litter, narrowed by a kindly disposed,
heavy milking dam that displays Wig
or, quality and symmetry.
3. She should evidence early matur.
ity; possess a clean, shapely head,
large, bright eyes, heavy paws, light
jowl, neat ears, short neck; have a
long, straight, strong back, broad
meaty loin, smooth, compact shout
ders, deep, we'll arched sides; even
width, plump, shapely hams, a neat
trim underline, dotted with many
evenly placed rudimentaries; short
straight legs, with clean, dense bone;
stand upright on strong, we'll sup
ported pasterns, and exhibit style and
finish throughout.
4. She should be a pasture product
rather than penfed, chubby pet.
5. She should possess quality; bC
in vigorous growthy condition, free
from wrinkles, and giving promise o.
development of flesh in region of val
liable cuts, thus yielding a higher
dressing percentage of edible pork.
In order that we may take proper
care of the young pigs 1t is necessar!
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
CHAPTER XxXVIII.
My Lady Of the North.

| walked the next mile thought.
fully. bordering over those vague
hopes and plans with which Cations
optimism had inspired me. Suddenly
there sounded behind mo the thud OF
hoofs, while | heard a merry peal of
laughter, accompanied by gay ex-
change Of words. l drew aside, lead
ing my horse into small thicket be-
side the road to permit the cavalcade
to pass. 1t was a group of perhaps a
dozen-three or four Federal officers,
the remainder ladies'. whose bright
dresses and smiling faces made a
most winsome sight. They glanced
curiously aside at me as they galloped
past. But none paused, and | merely
glanced at them with vague interest,
my thoughts elsewhere. Suddenly a
horse seemed to draw back from out of
the center of the fast disappearing
party.
had led my limping horse out into
the road once more to resume my
Journey, paying scarcely the slightest
attention to what was taking place,
for my head was again throbbing to
the hot pulse Of the sun. The party
OF strangers rode slowly away into
the enveloplng dust cloud, and had
forgotten them, when a low, sweet
voice spoke close beaide me: Cap
tain Wayne, know you cannot have
! forgotten me-
She was leaning down from the
saddle, and as | glanced eagerly up
into her dear eyes they were swim
ming with tears.
"Forgotten Never for one mo-
ment," | exclaimed; yet failed to
perceive your presence until you
spoke"
You appeared deeply buried in
thought as we rode by. but could not
leave you without a word when
knew you must feel so bad. oh, but
you, Captain Wayne, you have youth
and love to inspire you-for your
mother yet lives. Truly it makes my
heart throb to think of the upbuildinS
which awaits you men of the South
II is through such as you-soldierl
trained by stern duty-that these
desolated states are destined to rise
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
LITTLE SPARROW
PEST DESTROYER
English Bird May BE Used Against
Alfalfa WeeviI In the West
Experiments Are to
Be Made.

The English sparrow, originally i'm
ported into this country to destroy In
sect pests, but known chiefly in recent
years as a pest of other birds, may
come into its own again, according to
the officials Of the government bio
logical survey. 1t has been found that
the sparrow is a vigorous enemy Of
the alfalfa weevil, an evil which
threatens to spread throughout the
entire alfalfa farming territory of the
west as the cotton boil weevil has
spread in the south. So far the weevil
has appeared only IN Utah and part
Of Wyoming, but dozen other states,
It is said, will be affected within a
few years unless a real enemy Of the
pest is introduced to fight It.
The biological survey is planning to
experiment with other birds this sum-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

above the ashes Of war into a great.
ness never before equaled feel
that now. In this supreme hour Of sac
rlhce. the men and women OF the
South are 10 exhibit before the world
courage greater than that OF the
battlefield Il is 10 be the m-rvel Of
the nation. and the thought and pride
Of Il should make you strong"
IL may indeed be so. can but be-
lieye H. as the prophecy comes from
your lips. ] might even find courage
TO do my part in this redemption we're
you ever al hand to inspire"
She laughed gently. 4 am not q
Virginian. Captain Wayne. but a most
loyal daughter OF the North yet n
! so inspire you by my mere ,orda.
surely II Is not 80 far 10 my homo
but you might journey there to listen
to my further words OF wisdom"
Il have not forgotten the permits,
sion already granted me, and II IA a
temptation not easily cast aside Tou
return North soon?"
within a week"
hardly knew what prompted me
to voice my next questio1-Fate, per,
haps, weary OF being so long mocked
for felt small interest In her prob
able answer.
DO you expect your husbands re-
lease from duty by that timer"
She gave a quick start Of surprise
drawing in her breath as though sud
denly choked Then the rich color
overspread her face. My husLandg
she calculated In voice barely audi
Bile, my husband? Surely you can
not mean Major Brennan?"
But / certainly do" | said, won
dering what might be wrong when
else could | mean?"
And you thought that" she asked
incredulously. why, how could your
How should / rave thought other
wiser" l exclaimed, my eyes eagerly
searching her downcast face. WHY
Cation told me II was so the night
! was before Sheridan he confirmed I
again in conversation less than al
hour ago. Colgate, my Lieutenant
who met you in a Baltimore hospital
referred to him the came way If
have been deceived through all thes,
months, surely everything and every
body conspired to that end-you Dor
the same name; you told me plainl.
you we're married; you wore a wed
ding-ring; you resided while Il cam
in his quarters; you called each 9th
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
SYNOPSIS

The story opeAs IN a Confederate tent
Al a critical stage OF the CIVIL war. Gen.
Lee imparts 10 Capt Wayne an important
message 20 Longstrcet. Accompanied by
bergt Craig, an old army scout, wayne
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines OF the enemy and IN the dark
ness Wayne Is taken for a Federal OF
hcer ana young lady on horseback ~
given IN his charge. She Is a northern
girl and attempts TO escape. One OF the
horses Buccumbs and Craig goes through
with the dispatches while Wayne and MY
Lady OF the North are left alone. They
seek shelter IN a hut and entering II IN
the dark a huge mastln attacks Wayne
The glIl shoots the brute Just In time.
The owner Of the hut, Jed Bungay, ana
his wife appear and soon party OF
man claiming to be Red Lowrle, but who
proves 10 be Maj Brennan. a Federal
officer whom the Union girl recognizes.
He orders the arrest OF Wayne as spy
and he Is brought before sheridan, who
threatens him with death unless he re-
Yeals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan 10 be the Wife Of MAJ
Brennan. Tie IL rescued by jed Bungayl
who starts TO reach Gen. Lee, while
Wayne In disguise penetrates TO the ball
room, beneath which he had been ms
prisoned. He Is introduced TO MISS
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
ed. Edith Brennan recognizing wayne
says she will save him. Securing pass
through the lines they are confronted by
Brennan who is knocked senseless, Then
bidding Edith adleu. Wayne makes Q
dash for liberty. He encounters Bungay
they reach the Lee camp and are Sent
with reinfoTcements TO join Early. In the
battle OF Shenandoah the regiment Is
overwhelmed, and Wayne, while In the
hospital. Is visited by Edith Brennan
Wayne and Bungay are sent on scout
Ing detail and arriving at the Minol
place, Wayne meets Miss Minor and Mrs
Bungay and later Edith appears
Wayne's detachment Is besieged by guer
rlllas Brennan and his men arrive anC
aid In repelllng the invaders until res
culng party Of bluecOats reach the scene
Brennan challenges Wayne 10 a duel In,
latter fires In the air, and Is himself
wounded. He bids Edith adieu and sh,
expresses the hope that they may NEE
after the war
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

10 become my wife while l continue
TO wear this uniform. BY the way.
Mrs. Brennan was asking Celia only
yesterday If she had heard anything
OF you since the surrender"
She Is at Appomattox, them"
NO, at the headquarters OF the
Sixth Corps. only a few miles north
from here"
And the Maori"
Cation glanced at me, a peculiar
look in his face. but answered simply:
Naturally | have had small init.
macy with him after what occurred
at Mountain View, but he is still -e.
tained upon General Sheridan's staf.
At Mrs. Brennans request we break.
tasted together yesterday morning, but
believe he is at the other end OF the
lines today"
We sat down upon a bank, and fnr
the time forgot disaster while list.
ening to his story Of love and his
plans for the future His one thought
Of Celia and the Northern home 60
soon now to be made ready for her
coming. The sun sank lower into the
western sky, causing Cation to draw
down his fatigue cap until its glazed
visor almost completely hid his eyes
/ With buoyant enthusiasm he talked
on, each word drawin5 me closer tc
MIN in bonds of friendship But the
time Of parting came. and after We
had promised to correspond with each
other, l had stood and watched while
he rode rapidly back down the roaC
we had traversed together. At the
summit of the hill he turned ant
waved his cap, then disappeared
leaving me alone, with Edith's face
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
Middle White Sow, Walton Rose seth,
First at Royal Show, Liverpool.


First at Royal Show, Liverpool.
that we know about what time to ex-
pect them.
l have made it rule to keep rec
ord of the date on which the sows are
bred.
BY reference to my record l find
that my sows farrow from the one
hundred and twelfth to the one hun
bred and fifteenth day from breeding.
Some claim that an old SOW will go
longer than young SOW, but bred
a yearling SOW, two-year-old, and a
six-year-old sow all on the same date.
These three sows all farTowed on the
same day.
| like for my sows to be into a
thriving condition when the pigs are
farrowed. In fact, l like for them to
improve in flesh during the entire
period of CESSATION.
Some people are afraid of getting
their sows too fat, and suppose that
they can be made too fat, but they
ought to be in good flesh. They should
have surplus laid up for the suck,
ling of the young pigs, because it is
hard to keep SOW from going down
in flesh rapidly while the pigs have
to depend upon her for their food
The sows are given separate lots
with good shelter, close, warm
house, If the weather is cool, about q
week before they are due to farrow
The sows are fed sparingly for g
few days after narrowing, then grad
ually brought up to full ration
1t has always been hard for me t.
keep from feeding the SOW too much
while the pigs are young, and as &
result l have had several cases o.
scours with the young pigs
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

A man went into a butchers shop
and asked how much sausages were
a pound.
"Ah," said the butcher, der brice
vas gone ups. / shall hat to sharge
you twenty-five cents"
NONSENSE" exclaimed the custom
er, that is outrageous, can get
them at Schmidt's for twenty cents"
well, Wy didn't your"
Because he was out of them"
"Oh, vell," replied the butcher. ~
vas oudt of 'em, I'd sell 'em for tveD
ty cents, too"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
The New WaY.

This is the modern idea Of COW
management-to first have COW OF
largest possible dairy capacity, know
what her capacity to convert food
into milk is, and feed up to the ca.
pacity and no more. In your herd
that you are feeding all alike it may
be possible that two COWS Of limited
capacity are wasting food that one
may be in need of to do her best
work Are you undertaking good
COWS and overlooking poor ones?
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

When find the pigs beginning to
scour, give the SOW 10 to 20 drops
of laudanum in her feed for a few
feeds. Her feed is reduced and this
usually checks the scours In a day or
so. II have not any laudanum
have used powdered charcoal with
good results,
As soon as the pigs are old enough
to eat give them a separate trough
where they can eat without being dis
turbed by the mother. They are given
a mixed feed of middlings, corn meal
or other ground feed mixed with
water. The SOW gets a similar ration.
More corn is used in cold weather
than If the season is warm.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
Only One Fault to Find.

Lambert Kaspers, Chicago attorney,
told the following story, at a recent
Y. NJ. G. A. banquet:
A Kansas farmer, a Dane, applied
for naturalization papers. The judge
asked him: Are you satisfied with
the general conditions of the coun-
try?"
"Yas," drawled the Dane.
Does the government suit your"
queried the Judge.
"Yas, vas, only l would like to SCI
more rain" replied the farmer
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
Protecting Sheep From Dogs

A Minnesota farmer says that he
keeps dogs away from his flock by
putting in his pasture the dummy
Of a man holding a stick for a gun.
This dummy is taken down every
morning, and put up again In the
evening at different places from night
to night. He says a sheep-killing dog
will not go near enough to the dunn
my to discover that It is a bogus man.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
To Judge Men Correctly

Sir Edward Coke. Let this house be
made of boards or bricks or granite
walls, it is presumed to be equally as
invulnerable before the law.
If we shall think of every man as be
is rather than as the social or indus.
trial implement the world sees fit to
make of him, we shall judge men more
correctly.-Christian Science Monitor.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
A Good pIslnfeotant.

Carbolio acid is one of/the best Of
disinfectants. Mixed with water at
the rate Of to 20, it makes an ex-
cellent spray for the poultry and hog
houses and dairy barns. When white
wash is applied to the interior of
these buildings an ounce of the acid
should be added to a gallon of the
whitewash.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

Radishes originated in China, where
they have been cultivated for many
centuries, and sometimes grow as big
as a mans head. In Germany the old.
fashioned country mothers cure
hoarseness and cough with radish
juice mixed with sugar candy. The
radishes of today have no flavor, nc
character. Formerly their sharp, bit
ing taste made them palatable.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
CUTTING Repartee,

How" said a lawyer to witness,
"how can you possibly bear such tes.
timony against this man who you say
is your friend?"
Sir" said the man, che is my
friend, and l love him, but l love Truth
more"
You should be ashamed" replied
the lawyer, ito turn your back on q
friend for one who is a perfect strang
err to You"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

mer and will not recommend that the
English sparrow be sent into the al.
falfa territory unless no other effec-
tive enemy of the weevil can be
found. The bureau of entomology has
received from its agent in Italy a
number of parasites which feed on the
alfalfa weevil and these will be sent
to Utah at once.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
His Rlaht TO Title.

A French paper says that New
Zealand chief had Just taken up his
residence upon a piece of land. his
right to which was contested: =
have got an undoubted ti6s to the
property" he observed. TEs ! ate tbs
preceding owner"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
The MuH.

Senator Borah was talking about .
disgruntled political opponent
His attitude said the eloquent
senator. reminds me of a Young lady
at the seashore.
Discussing this young lady and =
Chicago millionaire, a girl remarked:
"'She says he'G not a very good
catch, after ALL
Another girl, tossing her head,
then made the comment:
"'She says that. does she? Then
he must have dropped her."
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
Cut Off Diseased Wood.

Diseased wood on a tree can never
be made new again. Cut it off and
allow another shoot to grow. Every
day that such wood remains on a tree
adds TO the liability of losing it.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

Gabe-I see that they celebrated
Mothers Day. Why don't they have
Fathers Day.
Steve-Father has every Saturday
night, hasn't he?
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
Lime Water for House Plants.

If white worms appear in the soil
Of your ported plants dissolve a piece
of fresh lime in the water, letting it
remain there until the soil and ball
of roots are thoroughly saturated.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

Children who have been brought
up as pets may never get over being
disagreeable.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10
Size Of Farms.

Our farms are decreasing in size,
the average number Of acres in farms
having decreased from 148 in 1900 to
1888
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

One way to avoid spending money
foolishly is to not have any.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-07-10

more clearly than ever torture to
my memory of defeat-her face, fair,
smiling, alluring, yet the face of an
other mans wife.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-10-17
METHODISTS OF DISTRICT ARE
HOLDING ANNUAL C0NFERFNcE

The annual conference and insti-
tute Of the Greeley district OF the
Methodist church convened Monday
evening in the church and thorough
ly enjoyed the opening meeting.
The district comprises the coun-
ties OF Weld, Larimer, Jackson.
Boulder. Morgan and Logan. There
are 40 Methodist charges in the dis
trict and the pastor and one layman
from each church are included in
the delegates.
Greeley is considered the most
hospitable district in the state as
this is the only place where the dele
gates are given full entertainment.
Other districts provide lodging and
break fast only for the visitors. a
banquet has been arranged for this
evening when the delegates will be
the guests of honor. This will be
served by the ladies of the church
in the dining room.
The conference differs from those
usually given, in that the program
Is given entirely by experts in ad-
vanced lines of church work. DR..
Coldwell. who has spent some years
in China. gave an address on that
country Monday evening. His talk
was pathetic, humorous and full OF
information and was unusually in
teresting.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-10-17

beautiful with their decorations of
autumn leaves and berries and kim
nikinick. The honor guests were in
the receiving line with the hos
tesses Refreshments were served
in the three rooms of the hostesses.
ices in Mrs. Sibley's room, sand
wiches and grape salad in Miss
Krackowizer's room and coffee and
mints shaped and colored as autumn
leaves in Miss Tobey's room. There
We're over 100 ladies called during
the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Cradle have
been quietly celebrating the forty
first wedding anniversary at their
home, 1912 Eleventh street. Last
year the day was celebrated with
a family reunion and dinner and a
large reception in the evening. This
year, owing to the absence from the
city of all OF the children with the
exception of one daughter, Mrs.
Granville Hamnett. no large cele-
bration was held. For the last seven
years Mr. and Mrs. Cradle have
made their home in Greeley and are
prominent in social life and church
work. They were married Al years