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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
HABITS OF BROWN ANT.
Injurious Little Insect Found In
All Cultivated Lands.
Forms Rather Extenslve Settlements
In Corn Fields, Mainly In Hiils----5a5ss
\ cuitlvator 10 Not Likely TO n
Tear UP Nests.
!. (By 8, A. rORBES.)

The little brown ant, notorious for
It's injuries to corn and called, conse-
quently, the corn-feld ant, 10 not by
any means limited to corn fields, but
is abundant in all cultivated lands, in
pastures and meadows. in dense for.
ests. along hard pathways. and In the
sandy soil OF dry. sunny roads: One
sometimes finds 1t nesting in rotten
wood or under bark, logs or stones,
and even opening up It's underground
burrows to the surface between the
bricks and sidewalks and pavements
It is distributed cover the whole Of
North America, except the extreme
southern and southwestern portions.
from the tree line Of the highest noun
tains to the sands Of the shore.
II It's home and habits have been
chiefly studied in corn fields. and there
It forms rather extensive settlements,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
CHAPTER xxx.
The MARQUIS lntervenss.

IT, sukVs vVsSos
The evening Of the same day, his
Excellency. in the seclusion Of small
private chamber adjoining the sale du
gouvernement, stood looking down at
his desk on which were strewn papers
and messages containing the latest
news from Paris and received at the
Mount but few hours before. That
the character Of this information, po-
litical and social. was little to his lik-
ing, seemed manifest from his man
ner; he stared at the missives resent
fully; then frowned and threw down
the pen he had been using to mark. or
make note OF. their contents.
Versailles mob! ,Sugar-plums to
placate them! Sugar-plums!" he re-
peated; and, impatiently turning away.
walked to the window. There for
some time he stood peering out. when.
the current of his thoughts slowly
changing, he took from his pocket a
watch, and examined the jeweled
face. "Tipe they were back!" About
to return to his table and task. q loud
knocking arrested the impulse, and
testify the Governor called out;
glanced toward the threshold and sur
yeyed the intruder.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Had to Rename His vlIIa.

Had to Rename His Villa.
The residents of certain suburb
of Chicago were for q time governed
by passion for giving sweet. poetical
names to their estates" There was
one such man who built a handsome
villa, calling 1t 1.-THE Nutshell" Thus
was the home introduced to his
friends, and it became widely known.
To the surprise of all. therefore, the
name was one day suddenly changed
to Sylvan Nook" and a flood of in
quiries soon began to pour in.
why have you given your homo
a new name?" friend asked. What
was the matter with The Nutshell?',"
II sickened of being joshed about
it," said the owner, with a sigh.
There isn't boy within two miles
hereabouts who hasn't stopped and
rung the doorbell to ask If the colo
mel was in."-Lippincott's Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
POLISHED FLOOR NEEDS CARE.
Methods by Which IL May Be Made
to Last Long and Always Appear
s, at lts Best.

The first step in polishing q sort
wood floor is to see that it is perfect
~ smooth. and clean. 1t It has been
already painted or vanished the
stains should be removed with strong
ammonia and thorough scraping,
when all cracks and dents should be
closed with putty and . "fller applied
all over. This can be purchased at
most oil and varnish shops, and should
either be mixed with q little color or
! sufficient quantity of floor stain
should be added. The filler should DO
put on with fat brush or piece OF
cloth and worked in one direction
with the grain Of the wood. while ON
completion Of the process the room
should be closed for "a hours. At the
end OF that time the boards should be
rubbed until they shine, with long
handled. heavy weighted broom, over
which piece OF carpet has been
tackled, and this process may, be re-
peated ad libitum. Finally the floor
may be polished with boiled linseed
oil and turpentine, this mixture being
rubbed well in with a cloth and then
left for an hour or two to dry, after
which it must be again polished with
the weighted brush. vi "a
81 Instead of a final touch of this de-
scription, the floor may be finished
with coat OF varnish or shellac or
with some prepared hardwood treat
ment. both OF which should be put on
evenly and thinly with q weighted
brush or with an old piece Of carpet.
In order to keep the door at ito
best after the polishing process has
been completed 1t should never be
washed with water. but after all the
dust has been removed crude petro-
!eum should be rubbed in and left to
dry l72t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
USEFUL 1: DEVICE olR 5APIARY.
Plan illustrated for Capturing swarms
81 Bees At Height OF twenty to
s$ III. II thirty Feet ID

Gleanings In Bee Culture gives the
accompanying plan for reaching
swarms at q height of 20 to 80 feet.
The hook is placed in the loose hole in
one end ofthe pole. so that by extend
Ing this end OF the pole up near the
swarm. the hook can be easily placed:
over the limb containing the swarm
The pole is then withdrawn, leaving
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
lie I / !, /. .,
Tie MOUf{t1['{ff 3 s
~ rPT,DERIC3 s. ISNAMI1
'oe,AJTfDR OFTfiE STROlLE&5S. 'lInD[R Trf RQE'[1c
BY RA>1 1UA<7=RS

, moment or two, my lady continued to
regard the girl; then touching her
horse, wheeled sharply, and set a pace
downward not easy to follow.
At the base of the Mount they were
met by q numerous guard bright In
holiday trappings, and, under the care
Of the commandant. with flourish Of
horse. the party swept gaily from
sands to shore. "a :iFts X
"a gallant company, Monsieur lie
Commandment" observed the Marquis
to the officer In charge, as they
reached the green line at the yellow
basins edge. Nov II we were rs to
meet an enemy"
He would find US prepared. my
Lord!" the officer declared. E8 I.
:.True!" And the nobleman COM
placently touched the jeweled hilt Of
his own blade, accompanying the &C.
ton with a tender glance at the Lady
Elise. ;s..4 VI. 4 4. 3
She, however, a little ahead, APP
peared not to hear; spoke suddenly to
her horse, and, as they swung from
the sward, started at a brisk gallop
down the road. Laughing. the others
came after, lords and ladies first; be-
hind, with tumult and clatter. the com
mandant and hts men. As they ad-
vanced. on either side the way thick
trunks of moss.grown monarchs up
lifted their gnarled and hoary branch
es, to meet overhead; through leafy
interstices bright flashes OF sunlight
shot downward, danced on fine gar
ments and accoutrements. and then
liwhisked elfishly away. In dim recesses
fnches and sparrows sang; beyond.
murmured streams and rivulets, while
at the feet Of the riders. gay restless
flowers nodded, as II in saccompani-
ment to the glad music OF the morn.
Small wonder his Excellency should
have desired to add this fair principal
ity to his own! muttered the Marquis,
looking around. OF the seven forests
Of Brittany, none will compare with
this. the Desaurac woods. What think
you, Elise? squirting his horse near
his .betrothed's s. Are you not taken
by. Its beauties 2" 3 M MI
She looked at him with a start !;
since leaving the sands she had not
spoken. and now, tugging at the reins.
only said abruptly: my saddle! 4.
believe 1t Is loose" 4; s} 5s L E.
''Loose!" repeated the nobleman
"Careless lackeys! Let us see! And
grasping the bride Of her horse. pulled
in his own, and drew both animals to
standstill at the side OF the road.
AS he dismounted to examine straps
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06

To BIesch Faded Blouses and Dresses.
The colored dress or blouse that has
become faded with frequent launder-
ings. or from wear in the sun. may be
bleached to clear white by boiling
in cream of tartar water. The cor
rect quantity to be used to make the
garment a pure white is teaspoon
full OF the powder to quart Of water.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06

meath the furry Of hair. wers turned,
not to the young man, but away. to-
ward a gaunt-looking ruin that had
suddenly uplifted itself. as II BY magic.
through a rift In the forest. But q few
hundred yards distant, the black
crumbling walls bristled with rough,
jagged edges-big, broken teeth that
snarled at the rim Of the ever-young
wood. The very brightness Of the day
seemed only to emphasize the omin-
GUS aspect OF the place; to reveal more
plainly the solitary character Of its
wildness. rs
"The monastery, I suppose r fol.
lowing the direction Of her gass. the
Marquis, after q pause. grudgingly
vouchsafed.
yes. said the girl In . low tone;
"yes!" 55s il3 Il:
"shall We 60 on 7" T ,55sss53
Her eyes, passing over q tangle of
shrubs, bushes and thick, natural
screens. slowly settled on q spot, not
far away, where a wild bird, about to
alight. fed OF with a scream.
"Shall we go on? IA
With a start the girl turned * the
clear-cut features were very grave; in
her gaze shone sudden conjunction.
She raised her hand. ''My veil!" she
said quickly. ''I--dropped it. Do you
mind? You--you will find it on this
side OF the streams little way down
"Mind?" He regarded her doubt
fully moment; then moved by the ir-
resishble appeal in her eyes. rather
abruptly he wheeled, and as he did so,
she gathered up the reins. Ere pro.
ceeding farther upon this errand OF
gallantry. MY lord looked around.
you seem to set great store on this
VEIL" he observed suspiciously And
/ believe you were about to ride on"
he added, noting her expression. when,
before she had time for pretext or an
swer, heavy body stirred In the
bushes. near at hand. and gruff voice
called out.
Stand where you are!"
The nobleman's face changed; his
gaze, as II fascinated. now rested on a
score OF rough figures who. following
the order, SO unexpected and startling.
splang simultaneously from neighbor-
ing thicket or covert, and advanced
to surround them. Held by their grim
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Rates a Seeding.

At the Kentucky station the results
of test Of rates OF seeding and
methods Of planting are regarded as
indicating that in a very favorable
season three stalks per hill will give
q higher yield than two stalks, and
that drilled corn yields better than
corn planted in hills, when the rates
OF seeding are equal. When the corn
was drilled. however, planting IL
inches apart, equivalent to four stalks
per hill. gave still higher yield in
1910.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Mans Own Horn.

Il should think some Of these
speechmakers would get tired of hear
ing themselves said the proprietor of
the village store. Human natures the
same In politics as tbs anywhere
else" replied old Joe Struthers. "A
man don't mind listenin' to the worst
noise a cornet can make, provided he's
the Teller that's dom the practicin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Hints to LoveIern Gents.

II she makes practice of eating
onions for supper every time you call,
It is a sign that she 10 Indifferent to
ward your suit.
II you spend lot Of money sending
flowers to her every day 1t may make
a hit with her, but she will marry
somebody who has more sense.
Don't talk to her about love in a cot
tage. Talk about brownstone bunga-
low and spring the cottage on her after
you get her.
II she is handsome, tell her about 1t,
and If she isn't. tell her anyway
Have an automobile catalogue In
your coat pocket where she can catch
a glimpse OF 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Ana ~ lIaaF,IInaaa

The average hen outlives her use
fulness In two years. and is more
probably sent to market, There are
ct times good hens in the third and
even the fourth year, but the aver
age limit is two years Old hens are
more likely to contract disease than
younger ones. 4s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Their Consolation.

Quartermaster General Edwin A.
Taylor OF the United Sons Of Confed-
crate Veterans told at Memorial
day banquet In Memphis this story.
"a southerner." he said. sat In the
lobby Of New York hotel. discus
sing certain campaigns with q north
erner. Il
well the northerner ended, with
I laugh. well. We licked you. anyhow
.s - !. Yes. you did, the southerner ad.
mitted; but, by crinus! It's plain.
from the size Of your pension list.
that before we gave in We crippled
every blessed one of you!'I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
/ Bran for Cleaning.

Bran filled into cheesecloth bags 10
excellent for cleaning wall paper. It
is also better than soap for the bath.
tub and for the neck. face and hands
nothing is better. 1t is as cleansing
for clothes as for the body. Boiled
and the water used the same as soap
suds. 1t is as satisfactory for delicate.
fabrics as soap and does not injurel
the color.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
veu eearlan Sausaoes.

One and one-half cups lima beans.
two tablespoons butter. one teaspoon
salt, dash tabasco sauce. Soak the
beans over night. cook them In sailed
water until soft, drain perfectly dry
and then squeeze the pulp through .
potato ricer. Beat In the butter and
seasoning. II not moist enough. add
one beaten egg or as much of 1t as re-.
5quired, making the paste SO soft that
it can be rolled into croQuets. Shape
like sausage. dip in beaten egg and
-four. and fry In butter until brown. d,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06

ture followed; the cold waters surged
around. and he almost expected to be
swept away. At length, however,
chilled by the Icy touch Of the torrent
and somewhat more out Of humor, he
found himself on the other side. Near
the top Of the bank, where the Gov
errors daughter had now the grace to
await him, he. rejoined her, disap-
proval on his face. reproach in his
eyes. Yet still did the girl remain IN.
conscious Of her lovers wounded SEN
sibilities; her own eyes. like stars be-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Bruin Obtains His Supper

over, gave it q quick slap. seized It I'm
his jaws and leaped ashore. The whole
performance tickled me 80 that Z let
him go OF. the salmon dangling In his
mouth, without even taking a shot at
him.-Charles Stuart Moody in the
Outing Magazine. Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
.kAllARou0
E9s HOUSE

Endives, stewed, make pleasant
change as q vegetable. ri
Cold sauce or fruit added to junket
makes q pleasant change. .:s g.
To cook macaroni without sticking
use vessel with q sieve bottom.
ID To, clean rusty, knitting needles rub
with kerosene and polish with pum-
ice. 4, RI. n Il. s$5
People who suffer from acidity.
should eat acid fruit with farinaceous
food. sl,
Flies don't come around without be-
ing invited and the invitation consists
Of refuse. 3 81. f.5.sss
With a. steam cooker an entire meal
can be cooked over one burner OF the
gas stove.
In cooking asparagus for salad It
should be dropped into cold water
when done. si 81 n III
Flowered cretonnes make the best
covers for beds on the out-of-doors
sleeping porch. "A "; 3.
The most economical way to cook
mushrooms is to stew them, because
all the stalks can be used
Leftover strips OF wall paper can
be used for the lining papers" that
are put under straw mating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
4 swarm Catcher.

the hook over the limb with light
rope leading to the ground BY re-
.yerslng the pole one can now bring
the swarm-catcher directly under the
cluster, and. by pulling on the rope.
shake the bees out ihto It. Use mus
lin supported by thu wire, as shown.
to make the basket pr the bees.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Garden Work.

The garden that is properly man
aged is just now in It's prime. Some
Of the small fruits have come and
gone, but many Of the vegetables are
just at their best, and there are yet at
least three crops Of sweet corn to be
gathered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
caponIxInS Best.

Should your chicks turn out to be
mostly roosters and not happen to be-
early to capture the high prices for
spring chicks turn them into capons,
the price is good and the market IL
never supplied. .5 VT
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
U.sfuI for Carrying Dishes.

A cheese box with part OF q barrel
hoop for q handle makes very CON
venient tray for carrying several
dishes of food-to or from the cellar,
from kitchen to dining room. etc.,
says Farm and Fireside. One can
use 1t also for bringing vegetables
from the cellar or in from the garden
A coat Of enamel paint makes the
tray easy to keep clean and fresh.
looking.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06

and fastenings, the others dashed up;
my lady lightly motioned them on.
""We'll soon overtake you! Don't
wait!" Unquestioning. they obeyed;
though the commandant. to whom q
few moments later she delivered
similar Injunction, brought his men to
a halt and pronered his services.
Whereupon the Marquis repeated the,
girls words more sharply; reddening,
the officer wheeled and started to ride
on. Jes5
II can't find anything wrong here!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
.suaar-PIums,. he aspsatsd.

ages; the black. threatening looks-in
the surprise Of the moment, too late
my lords hand sought the sword at
his side. Roughly plucked from his
horse, he found himself flung to the.
sward; unoeremoniously pinioned. and
heard the voice Of my lady raised in.
his behalf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Pepper Relish.

Twelve green tomatoes. four green
peppers, two onions; chop together,
add two-third cup sugar, two cups
vinegar, salt to taste. Mix all togeth-
er and bottle. This may be kept two
years and be rs good as when first
made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Caribou Is Fastest Runner
owner confidently expected that IL

owner confidently expected that It
would outrun the caribou.
When the caribou woke up and hit
their pace 1t was sight to see them.
They did not appear to be proceeding
with much speed. but as the hound
drew up on them they increased their
pace. The hound was doing his very
best, but made no Roadway against
the caribou at all. The dog stuck to 1t
with courage, but before it was half
way across the pond the caribou had
reached the other side and disappear
ed In the woods.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Hons and sheer.

II the farmer is looking for quick
returns In live stock and for large
percentage on the money invested,
there are no animals on the farm that
will beat the SOW and the eve.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
He Cannot Be Found.

'T have known many cautious and
persevering men," said the Office Gym
ic, but I have never known one who
was sd ASutious and persevering that
he tQokIdbee time to read all the fine
print tnCfoRass.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06

pick FROM said the manager. You
say you can sell tickets. So can they.
Nobody can sell tickets II people don't
come to buy" 3.
NO. they can't" said the man, but
+ have the knack Of seating people 20
an audience Of so people viii look
like 400, and the house will never
look empty"
There's q good deal in that" said
the manager. and he gave the man
the job.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06

Harvesting Hay 10 Science. 80
Harvesting hay is a science that not
all OF us have learned. Cut no more
grass In a single day than can be
taken care OF at once.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
aFliIinu the House.

The theatrical man just in on the
road was recounting to the New York
manager HIS qualifications for a box
office post. ss
IT don't see that you are any better
than dozen other men can take my
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Quality Of MIX.

The quality Of milk that ID. the
amount OF milk and fat that 1t con-
ttains-is controlled more by the con-
stitutional characteristic Of the COW
than by the feed. Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Dairy Calf oxerlooked.

Many dairymen and farmers fail to
appreciate the great importance Of
spending thought and feed in the de-
velopment Of the dairy calf during the
first six months q ito 1,te.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Kind 10 Dispose OF. !

Kind to dispose OF.
When disposing OF some Of the old
stock, pick out the poor layers and
oldest specimens. They are just
rs good for the table. and you can't
afford to part with the money-mak-
ers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Useful Hint.

When washing saucepans always
sew a good-sized pearl button to one
corner OF the dishcloth. This is very
good, as it simplifies washing up ire
mendously.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
ah.d. "a. Hon..

Build a shed on the highest point Of &
the farm II possible to which the wind
has clean. sweep to provide shade
for the hogs. Saves flesh and money.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Corn for Hogs.

While ground shelled corn is some.
what> more valuable for fattening hogs
than Is whole corn, 1t is not as a rule,
economical to grind corn for hogs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Reneft Of Tile.

A string Of tile may be the means
of producing 80 bushel corn on that
old wet spot in the field.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Noise 10 harmful.

Many horses are quite nervous by
any unusual noise or confusion about
the barn. and this affects their eating.
Food will not digest so well.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
" y 10
sYNoPsIs.
~ -f,stts Yt...
p1n,srr9 ,sos ~ M Doea, -,HRaxA &c.

comtesse Elise, daughter OF the govern
or OF the Mount, has chance teneo .rno9I
I with peasant boy. The Mount. smar
4 the northwestern coast Of France. and
Il during the time OF Louis XVI. was GOV.
ernmsnt stronghold Develop, that p tae
Z sanrac. s noblem man Young Desaurac deter
mines to secure an education and become
IL gentleman: sees the goyerTrHS,r s. rnt,,Ens
tains many MOBILES. Her Ladyship DANCES 'ces
with strange fisherman; an q candnre a
mysterious Le seigneurs Noir. He eS sc: tIds
4 Lady Elise is ight in the "Grand e aius
The Black a,sca ana That That
4 her savior Yves the boy with the 2. hsr.
SANCHEZ, the selgneur's servant. is e,
rested end brought fore the e,s goVesse eiR:
sneur ana q priest i at the Cookies, San
chez tells Desaurac that Lady Elise RE- re-
h trayed him, bit is not beneveo. - ithe
4 Mount. Lady Elise pleads with her i nria-
Ter to spare the lives OF condemneu p sav
oIsrs. Disguised az 3. ned ne1asa and hears
Mountebank starts a riot: He y arrested
and locked up after makinE; ci afterWards
I summoned before the goyernors d a,'rsnG
\ ter Tho governor enters the room curing
the interview with the "a IL = -.
\ ieased nv sorderaof the governor. De-
suarac sovefpowers guard and .dons sal ~;
Oilers seisnsnr { tSs
SgfWheei,, jacques. the tailer forced to to
4 tread the wheel and bring up enemies 20 OF
the governor. The Black selgnsIr sl eain
made prisoner, The Marquis de- Beau.
sviilers visits the Mount. The ladies' ana
mobiles inspect the dungeons ELISE Sc. vi s1s
nate daughter Pierre I.aroche.3 friend Of
I the Black seigneur, as maid, Nanette
plans the release Of the Black seign 's'll
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
To XIII an Unpleasant Odor,

Dried orange peel allowed to smol-
der on piece Of red.hot iron or on
an old shovel will kill any bad odor
in a room and leave fragrant one
behind.