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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

The practice of tipping is the bane
Of travelling in Great Britain and on
the continent Of Europe. In this coun-
try it has gradually obtained, in spite
of an overwhelming sentiment against
1t, until every man or woman who, does
another a personal service, in hotel,
restaurant or railway car, expects to
be paid for that service over and above
the wages which he or she receives for
doing nothing else. Employers tacitly
sanction these extortions and encour-
age their continuance by paying their
servants a stipend SO mean that the
servants are obliged to prey upon the
public in order to keep the breath Of life
in their bodies. Ninety-nine out Of 100
men who patronize railroads and ho-
tells would Infinitely prefer to pay the
amount Of the tip to the corporation,
thus enabling the corporation to pay
its porters or walters living wages. The
tip exasperates him who gives and de-
moralizes him who takes. The whole
system is wrong.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Not so long ago the adult organism
was alone considered by biologists wor-
thy of study, as being perfected and
mature. Miniature forms Of life were
looked upon as incomplete and this in
completeness was regarded as bar to
their scientific study. But broader
view of the many stages through which
NIL animals pass in their development
brought out the fact that the adult
stage Is only one out of many-it is
merely the final term Of a series of
stages From this broader and more
philosophical standpoint have arisen
studies such as those described in the
Forum, under the title physical
Growth Periods and Appropriate Exer-
cises.' The writer points out that all
parts of the child's body do not grow
at one and the same time. For exam.
pie, 1.-THE muscles of the upper arm are
ripe and ready for training at least
year and half before the muscles of
the fingers" and SO on with other
groups of muscles. He then notes the
obvious corollary that in the school
child we should be careful to train
those groups of muscles in their proper
order Of development. He also OBJ
serves that there are two critical Pc
RODS of school life, one between the
ages of ~ and s1a years, when the &C.
ton of the heart is inefficient, and the
other between the ages of - and IA,
when physical growth is most rapid
and the child is subject to morbid
mental emotion" The writer next
goes on to point out those physical ex-
ercises which are most appropriate to
the different ages. Between 6 and 8
rope-jumping should be prohibited on
account Of the liability to heart dam
age-which Professor Christopher of
the Chicago Board Of Education finds
to be common between these ages. But
exercises Of skill, of "tactics and calls
themes, are Of great value" Between
the ages Of 8 and IA there should be
exercises that tend to the acquisition
Of n ;well-poised carriage and graceful
walk" for the muscles are ripe and
ready for training. The kind of exer.
else between the ages of IA and 20
should be for the purpose of "inciting
strong activity of heart and lungs"
Between 20 and 80 severe exercises of
endurance, such as boat racing, are ap-
propriate, but calisthenics are no
longer of value, though they again be-
come useful between the ages of As and
60! The paper is a thoughtful one and
the writer's recommendations are a
careful application Of the latest results
Of anatomy and physiology to the ply.
steal needs of the child and youth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27


To be proud Of commercial success as
means to greater things Is worthy of
the greatest Of nations. To seek It as
finality is to tread the way that leads
to national death. History is full of
warnings. 1t is not wealth or, power
that exalts nation. 1t is man as man
that is the center and must be tile
crown Of all. And commercallsm re-
peats ever its old trick of using the sa-
cred name Of humanity to lull the world
to Indifference Or persuade it to ac-
quiescence in the old crimes against the
one eternal good. The elevation of hu-
manity, the growth of brotherhood, the
passion Of helpfulness, the perfection of
that moral evolution toward which the
unseen energy has been working from
the beginning, these are not only the
ornaments of the eternal city, but they
must be the foundation stones Of an
eternal state. Behind every triumph of
ours, above every hymn of victory
there should rise In warning monotone
those words, more fateful than ever fell
from the words of priest or sibyl Lest
we forget"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

wILI,IN a HELMFT, which he Is at lib
erty to fill out at his leisure. In ma
jority. of cases, however, he pays no
attention to this pocketbook and goes
Into battle with his will still unmade.
After he has been hit by bullet and
begins to realize that his chances Of
getting home are small, the soldier be-
gins to think more carefully Of the
loved ones left behind him and of the
provisions lie has made for their COM
fort As result many queer and pa
thetic wills have been found upon the
bodies Of dead soldiers, and in every
case the wishes Of the testator have
been respected. During the Soudan
campaign of 1884 the body of one SOL
dier was found on the battlefield of
Ell Teb, who, before death had scrawl-
ed with the end Of lead bullet on the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
GU n Victoria's pr c,ical t;ift

Queen Victoria is a practical woman
and believes in practical gifts. One Of
the queerest of her presents, however
was the collection of boots and shoes
presented as wedding souvenir to her
favorite daughter, the Princess Bea-
trice. She was also the youngest anu
last to get married. 1t was long ex-
pected that she would remain spins
ter in order to continue to be com
panion to her mother, but, to every.
body's surprise, she married Prince
Henry of Battenberg.
The Queens present shows her emin.
emily wise and practical nature. There
is no material possession SO conducive
to happiness aud comfort as n large
supply of good, well-nlade shoes. They
make favorable foundation for a
happy married life.
The boots and shoes presented to the
Princess Beatrice by her august mother
were packed in boxes specially made
for them. Six pairs of the same kind
were packed In each box.
There were really enough of these
boots to last the princess until she be-
came an old woman: Good boots well
cared for will last for an Indefinite
time, especially when one has enough
Of them to avoid wearing any one pair
Tor lengthy consecutive period.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

and turned his attention to the devel-
opment of electric street railways. in
connection with William q. Whitney.
His most notable achievement as a
promoter was his organization of a
syndicate which bought the Havana
street railway system for S1,472,O0O.
He is president of the Atlantic Coast
Electric Railway in Asbury Park and
Long Branch, treasurer of the Staten
Island Ferry Company, chief owner of
the Newark Daily Advertiser, and an
officer or director in many other trans
portation, mercantile and financial
companies Mr.. Harvey is a member
of the Lotos. Lawyers, Reform, Met
rOpolitan, Manhattan. Colonial. Rock
away Hunt, Ardsley, knollwood, West
chester Golf, Harbor Hill Golf, Deal
Golf, Parmachenee, Democrat, Mon
mouth, and Ocean County Hunt and
Country clubs, and the Sons of st.
Patrick, and the New England Society.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

The English language should be so
amended us to preclude the legal word
"lnfant" from applying to all persons
under 81 years ofage. There is some
thing so babyish in the term that 1t is
hard to reconcile 1t with the idea of q
personnel years II months and 30 days
OF age, though such an individual
would undoubtedly be an infant in the
eyes of a, court of chancery. This
seeming inconsistency was absurdly
demonstrated in New York few days
ago. when an infant" not quite 21
years old, weighing 1876 pounds and
standing 6 feet inch till, was repre-
scented in court by father who want
ed his sons marriage annulled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
NEW HEAD OF AARpERs..

Colonel Harvey Recently Appointed
Manager of the Publishing Firm.
G. B. NJ. Harvey, recently appointed
manager of Hopper & Bros, was born
in Peacham, VT, on Feb. 1G, 1864. He
began to do newspaper writing when
10 years old, and his first position, OBJ
tanned when he was 1S. was on the
Springfield (Mass) Republican, at Sc q
week. He then went to Chicago, and
In 1sS5-in which year he married
Alma A. Parker Of Peacham- he came
to New York City to engage in news
paper work. In 1893. when editor Of
the World, he resigned that position
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Jsws a. Soldiers.

The first wound inflicted during the
late Greek war was received by
a Jew. There are IN the British army
100 Jews. IA of them being officers.
France has 300 Jewish officers, amongst
whom are several acknowledgements
and generals of division. In Italy the
Jews hold high rank in the army.
Thus, the Commandant of the For
.tress at Turin is a Jew, Lieut. General
Ottolenghi. He lisa persona gratissima
with King Humbert, and was Chief Of
the italian Grown Princes Brigade at
Naples. =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
INC oIiest steam Ensine.

The Oldest steam engine in the world
has recently gone on duty after work
ing more than 100 years. 1t was built
in LIT. 1t is a beam engine, the beam
being Of wood; the cylinder 32 inches In
diameter with an 8, It. stroke. This
veteran engine has been In the service
of the Birmingham Canal Navigation
Company.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
WRITER or SWEET HYMNS.
The Late Rev. Robert Lowry and Hi
Beautiful Song.

The Late Rev. Robert Lowry and His
Beautiful Song.
II many churches next Sunday the
beautiful strains and the soothing
words Of the old hymn, "Shall we
gather Mt the river?' will stir the
hearts Of thousands, and tears will
come to the eyes of those who may
read between the lines the sorrowful
story of some past day when they
stood by the bedside Of one who was
about to make that unknown journey,
and the old doubt will come back to
them-the old doubt that has ever
troubled the heart of inan when the
dearest on earth is leaving. Shall we
meet again in the great forever? The
organ tones swell soft and low, and
sweet and reassuring comes the prom
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Mrs. Russell Sage figures out that
couple can, by rigid economy, figure in
the New York fashionable set with an
expenditure of 5000 per year. The
estimate is, Of course, entirely theoret-
ical, MS Mr.. Russell Sage would never
sanction the expenditure of such a sum
in the frivolities of fashion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

. s'fNI RI ff7I 49,
bind him! The list
of casualties re-
ported regularly
from South Africa
and the Philippines
lend pertinence to
the inquiry. Every
English soldier has
served out to him
when he enlists a
little volume which
contains, am on 6
other things, three
blank forms of will
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

The assertion has frequently been
made and gone uncontradicted for the
want of convincing evidence to the
contrary that there is no genuine Mo.
cha coffee sold In this country. 1t is
an undeniable fact that most of the
coffee sold in the United States is adul-
terated. Sometimes this adulteration
is in the form of small parts of brown
ed sweet potatoes, chicory and other
cheaper substitutes. The finer grades,
such as Mocha and Java, are usually
adulterated by mixing cheaper and In
ferior grades of coffee. This adultera-
: ton is not in this country, as rule
but In Europe by the middleman. In
report to the Consular department
%. s. Cunningham, consul at Alden,
states that there was invoiced for ex-
portation to the United States ), IA ,9GO
pounds of Mocha coffee the last fiscal
year. The consul admits that the cof-
fee is freely adulterated in Europe, but
says thatif bought at IN Arabian port
by an American importer would reach
this country without adulteration Of
any sort. The way to get what is
bought and paid for is to cut the Euro
peau middleman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

sufferings of others. The author Of
the article in Literature believes that
mems minds grow lethargic or work
only in groove; they lose the desire
to be thrilled or stirred, and retain only
o gentle desire to be, as the phrase Isl
tickled." And, again, he declares: 1--WE
do not always want our nerves strung
to tragic issues; what we ask, and what
we find, is some harmless and happy
-nepenthe.' If Darwin had only writ
ton a book throwing some light upon
the end of species, neither he nor 9TH
ers of his kind would be so solicitous
for the happy ending" in this life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
America has been retarded BY the work

America mas been retarded by the work
of these people. A vice president of the
Mexican National Railroad has said
that the poems were dangerous rivals
in the transportation business, and that
II they could be kept idle for the next
three years there would be three times
as much activity In railroad develop
ment. Not only this, but the turning Of
a man into a beast keeps the people
ignorant and the country backward.
This feature OF labor In South Amer
lea is remarkable. Roads and trails
have been cut across the Andes, not for.
horses nor for railroads. Over them
thousands OF men travel bearing enor-
nous loads. and their endurance is
greater than that Of animals. In Qua
temala almost all the transportation ia
done by the people. Produce Is carried
on the heads Of men and women and
their harness ia as carefully prepared
as that Of a horse; as a result there are
no carriage roads, in the country that
amount to much. The goods are done
up In packages which often weigh $50
pounds. On the top of this the carrier
has his food. and bound to 1t IL cloak
that is hauled over 1t when 1t rains.
Thus equipped the human beast Of
burden travels all over the country,
perhaps hundreds of miles, delivering
goods Nearly all the coffee In Rio Is
transported by trains of men. A cap
tain rounds up the flock of 20 or 80 men.
At the word they fling the bags. which
weigh 100 pounds each, upon tneit
shoulders and start at slow trot The
captain has rattle with which he reg
ulates their speed. turning 1t quickly to
Increase the speed and slower to de.
crease 1t.
1.-THE laborer in the United States
sometimes believes that he has hard
time, but nowhere else In the world is
he SO well treated" said traveller
Take the question of wages. The car
riers in Brazil earn about % cents a
day; the poems loss. and the natives of
Africa less. Yet these people live on
beans and kind of cakes that call to
mind prepared sawdest. In travelling
through England and ireland eight or
ten years ago looked into the lives of
the labOrers. and found in many places
that meat was a luxury; some had II
once week. What, laborer mathis
country but has his meat daily. and
generally twice day?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

The horse takes an increasingly
strong interest iii the automobile. Why
shouldn't he? The automobile is event
ually to release him from work and
make him an aristocrat like the ele-
plant in the circus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

inside of his helmet. the words "All to
my wife," When an English army in
yaded Afghanistan one soldier was
caught while doing scout duty and shot
down when none Of his comrades We're
in sight. Weeks afterward his body
was found lying before tall rock on
which he had written in letters of
blood, Il want all to 90 to mother" In
both cases the war department held the
wills to be valid, and saw that the prop
er distribution Of the property was
made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Elevation 81. Afeioa.

Africa is the most elevated OF all the
continents. 1t is the continent OF spla.
teaus.." The great tableland In the south
has mean altitude Of over $500 fest.
the wide tableland on the north has an:
average elevation of about l.SOu feet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

A woman had her milkman arrested
because she found a fish in her milk.
What did she expect for her money?
A whale?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

A Texas woman who is suing for a
divorce claims her husband bit off one
Of her fingers. 1t would serve him right
to be sent as missionary to the Fiji
Islands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Nothing is more annoying than 70,
a sensible man to associate with fool
unless 1t is for a fool to associate with
q sensible man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Energy is really the secret of success,
and rabbits feet may be typical of
luck because there's nothing slow
about them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Alfred Austin, in his latest poem,
says America has 'saddled the sea" and
has "a firm seat" It's wonder the
printer didn't make it wet instead Of
firm
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Elecrric I1isht Baths

! y kSaeCVrHC AtxuG utCuSs q =,
Scientists are recommending the =elec-'
trio light bath. It is free from the ex.
hausting effects of Turkish baths, and
is soothing to sore muscles and Joints
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

In an article entitled "The Happy
Ending in Novels" an author in Lit
erature discusses the human and hui
name desire that mankind entertains
for happy Examinations in romnnces.
The author cites the example Of Oar
WIN, who, IL seems, in advanced age,
would read only those novels that end
ed pleasantly. 1t may, have been that
Darwin. knowing how unhappy the
beginnings of men were, was more
Jealous about their enjoying happy
BINDINGS. or it may be that age had
something. to do with 1t. In youth and
in old age one demands happy fms.
Youth refuses to acknowledge that life
affords any other termination, while
old age wants to forget that it does.
But between these two extremes there
is an age of philosophy, when one can
contemplate with equanimity the
deaths or non-marriages Of heroes and
heroines. If they die the middle-aged
philosopher declares that they escaped
a good deal Of trouble. and IL they fail
to marry-he makes the same remark.
And then, too, he has had unhappy ter
miiRtlons in his own life, and often
takes grim satisfaction in the fictitious
s.sA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Yes, We'll gather at the river,
The beautiful, the beautiful river,
Gather with the saints at the river
That flows Inv tho throne of (snd

For thirty years the wonderful
hymn has brought peace to those who
mourn. 1t has been sung in the great
churches in the great cities and in the
little chapels in the unpretentious
hamlets. 1t has been sung In the Sun
day schools and at the fireside and its
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

A new deadly explosive is to be
known as 'kidroplrocita.' Even the
name is perfectly killing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

1t Is only In accord with the sternai
fitness Of things that the crook SHOULD
aaxAys - en- .ssAlst bent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

The amateur photographer never re.
quires the proof of a girls lore after he
secures the negative.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

a crsdulous woman Is one who be-
lisyes dentist when he promises not
TO hurt ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

This is sad world after all. Less
than per cent. of the people of the
United States own dress suits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Hard luck sticks to some men Ike .
grease spot on . pair Of new trousers
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
little bugs. Some Of them may fool you
SOLDIERS WILLS.

How the English Private Disposes of
His Belongings.
How does the soldier killed in battle
or fatally wounded, dispose Of his pop
erfy nrnviflinp he haS nny tn lon va hp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
sReAo FOR HORSE FOOD.
Liverymen In New York Find It Eco
nomical and NourishinR.

Liyerymen In New York Find - .,.o.
nomical and NourishinR.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

DR.. Lowry one time IN speaking of the
occasion, simply to give vent to the
pent-up emotions of the heart the
words and music Of the hymn began to
flow out"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

One bad thing about trade and money
corners is that they are seldom square.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Public Land In Idaho.
Eighty-four per cent of Idaho is pub
lie land. sl3
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-27
ROLAN REED.

and will present at the Grand his latest
success which has been pronounced the
best comedy he has ever had, The Wrong
Mr.. Wright" which has proven one of the
big hits of the season. The play is the
work of George H. Broadhurst and it has
at once placed this young writer in the
front rank of dramatists. In Mr.. Reeds
company is charming Isadore Rush, who
is noted as being one of the best dressed
women and one of the beauties Of the
stage. The story is intensely interesting
and highly amusing. The principal play
ers meet first in a hotel at Old Point Com
fort. Sites, who halls from San Fran
CISCO, is in pursuit of a clerk who has rob-
bed him by forgery of $50, coo, and for
whose arrest he has offered a reward of
$o.CcO. In an economical effort to save this
reward he has travelled to Virginia. To
hide his identity he assumes the name of
Mr.. Wright, and the first complication
arises on his meeting a nephew and niece
who are spending a few weeks at the same
place. He takes them into his confidence.
A far more serious complication arises on
the arrival of Henrietta Oliver who has
been employed by the detective agency to
try and capture :le defaulter. She has
learned that he has assume the name oc
Mr.. Wright, and she Immediately picks
Sites out as the man for when she is in
search; but Sites becomes enan,oured Of
Henrietta; his whole manner changes.