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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-11-18
MOrgantOWn Planning Mill Go.
The Mountain View Route.
Telephone No SO.

This is what the Northern Pacific
Shasta, or Shasta-Northern Pacific
Route-it reads as well backward as
frontward-may well be called
The route takes its name from Mt.
Shasta in Northern California. This
white, snow capped peak, at the foot
of which the railway winds, is IA, $50
feet high. The mountain is in plain
view, for several hours, from the train
and its distance from the track varies
from ! , TO seventy-fiye'm miles
The beautiful scenery Of the Sacra-
mento river at the base Of Shasta, is
connected with this route only.
Castle Crags, Mossbrae Falls, the nat
aral twin soda fountains at Shasta
Springs, are scenic gems.
The crossing of the Siskiyou range,
furnishes the par excellence Of railway
mountain scenery, and observation
cars are provided there free Of charge.
Then in succession come Mts. Jetfer-
son, Hood a beautiful mountain
st. Helens, Rainier IA, 532 feet high
and Adams, all former active vol
canoes and now covered with glaciers.
From Portland steamboat side
trip up the noble Columbia river to
the Cascades aud Dalles enables the
tourist to see river, palisades water
falls and mountains far surprising
what the Hudson can show
An opportunity is also given to
visit Tacoma, Seattle and the Puget
Sound region
Then follow tho Cascade range and
the Rockies, and q stop can be made
at Yellowstone Park.
This line traverses the finest scenic
region of the United States-dont for
get It, and see that y0urretafn tickets
home ftom California read around
this way
4 Pullman Tourist Sleeping Gar Il
run once a week IN each direction be-
tween San Francisco and St Paul,
via this route.
Send six cents 10 Cnas 5. Fee. Gen.
Pass Agent st Pau, MINI, fer
Wonderland 1901 and for rates, DC.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-11-18
The OYerfloMing Treasury.

There is a growing demand for
the reduction of the taxes remain
ing that were levied to meet the eX.
penses Of the Spanish war for the
reason that the treasury is overbur-
dened with an embarrassing surplus
However, it would not be well to
wipe out all these taxes, for the rea-
son that the treasury might in the
future meet some wintry days, but
that some relief is due to the people
there can be no question
There has been heavy drop n
expenditures OF the government, and
the present indications are that the
surplus will amount @ $4,000 600
or $l00.ooo.ooo by the end Of the tis
cal year, June 80 next. # the exist
ing taxes are maintained till that
time. The surplus already is caus-
ing considerable purchases OF gov
ernment bonds by Secretary Gage
A reduction OF $40.000,000 or $50,
100000 in the governments income
through the remission Of some taxes
which can be spared would be a re-
lief to the treasury and TO the money
market Wheeling Intelligencer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-11-18

OUR line Of mems and boys under
wear for Fab ana Winter is complete
IN every detail and prices are low Too.
Hfschmaus
TIE University shae All St. les-is
The nest shoe that can be made. Its
Wear is only measured rs the life Of
good leather. HlrseA mans.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-11-18
NorgantoWnP Planning Mil Co.
Manufacturers of and Dealers in
ALL Kinds of Dressed Lumber.
Now under full Roadway with the

Now under full Roadway with the
largest supply of builders material
ever kept in stock in this county, con-
sisting of frame lumber, siding, floor
ing, doors, windows, lath, shingles,
and finishing lumber in both hard
and soft woods; also agent for Cum
berland Cement and Lime. As prompt
attention as possible given everybody
considering the tremendous amount
Of business we are doing at the
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-11-18
Ranfist l.aaies VIII E.utartaln.

The ladies of the Baptist church
will give aa oyster supper at the
church ou the evening Of Nov. Il.
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-11-18
For Rent

8 nice room in the center Of town
suitable for two Young men. Apply
at this Office
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-11-18

Girl Wanted

Good home, good WAGES Duties
light. Cali at or address,
"A 22l Peasants street or 605 Price
street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-11-18

SOUTH Park lots make you money
While you sleep.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-11-18

MEMS and boys winter underwear
in all grades and shades at Hirschr
mans.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
shrewd peter the Great,


Toter the Great adopted rather a nov
81 means to convince his subjects that
they should change their clothes to
conform with the modern costumes Of
western Europe. Believing, US is well
known historically, that the future
greatness Of Russia depended upon the
facility with which 1t was made to as
simulate all that was best in other
countries, he had succeeded In introduce
ing some important innovations into
the half civilized region over which he
held sway. At length he had patterns
of cloth hung up at the gates Of the
towns, and those who did not conform
to the fashions thus set We're locked
publicly, albeit this was done In Us
pleasant manner as possible, for Pc
ter believed in being good natured with
his people. They, on the other hand,
loudly demurred and used the argu-
ment that what was good enough for
their forefathers was good enough for
them.
VERY we'll" said the sagacious Pc
ter. In 1703 he gave dinner at Mos
COW to celebrate the marriage of one
Of his testers and insisted that 1t should
be conducted in strict conformity with
ancient usage. There had formerly
been a superstitious custom Of not
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Wood that Look. Like Metal,

A European scientist has discovered q
method by which wood may be given
the appearance of metal. Outside of
the added value for decorative pur-
poses which this may give, the advan-
tage to be derived is not clearly up,
parent. The wood is sold to be rem.
dered exceedingly hard and strong. al
though 1t Is equally uncertain what
part Of the process may be assumed
to confer these desirable qualities upon
wood which was soft and weak before
treatment.
The process is described us follows:
The wood is first soaked for three or
four days in a solution Of caustic alkLli
at temperature of from IS to 90 de-
grees centigrade and is then trans
ferred at once to q bath Of hydrosul-
plate Of calcium, to which saturated
solution Of sulphur In caustic alkali is
added after "a hours. The wood re-
mains in this bath, which Is kept at a
temperature of from 35 to 80 degrees
tentigrade, and finally 1t is soaked for
about 80 to 30 hours In o solution Of
Aeetate Of lead. The wood Is, then dried
ct o moderate temperature and may be
POLISHED with burnlsher Of hard wood.
In this case 1t can be made to acquire a
brilliant metallic luster, and Il the sur
tace Is previously rubbed with piece
Of lead, tin or zinc and glass or por-
felain burnisher is used the effect is
Increased. The wood treated in this
nay. ENSEMBLES metallic mirror.-C Chi.
tag6 Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Full Particulars sSoss r s.a be al e, e 3,
agents OF the Illinois Central. or by addressing
{. r. Me rry, A. q. p. A.. Dubuqu,, Iowa.
THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL
AND THE
Pan-American Exposition.

In none of the new Industries Of the
last decade has there been greater pro.
gress than in the art of preparing and
managing great expeditions It was
often said after the Worlds Fair closed
its gates that this country would not
see its equal in fifty years. That pre-.
diction will be disproved in the present
year of 1901; for in all but the space 0c-
cupied, the Pan-Amerlcan Exposition
at Buffalo will excel the great show Of
1888. This means that more can be
seen in the same length of time at the
Pan American, with less of the fatigue
and WEAKNESS that was unavoidable at
the Worlds Fair. The exhibits will be
IS varid, interesting and instructive az
it is possible to make them; and in the
matter of entertainment features, the
Buffalo show will surpass all former az.
positions.
An artistic booklet, of sixteen pages.
beautifully illustrated, and giving a
concise description of what this great
exposition is to be, will be mailed free
on application to the undersigned.
The Illinois Central is prepared to
handle very large business to Buffalo
this season, and Is in position to offer
unsurpassed service to the Exposition
City. The excursion rates have not
been announced as yet, but so soon as
they are, all those who have sent for
copy of the Exposition Booklet will be
promptly notified.
IF. MERRY,
| Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent,
12w11 Dubuque, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Sacred to the Memory Of
George III and the wlxmaker.

When George Ill assembled the throne
of England, his wealthy subjects were
beginning to leave off wigs and to ap-
pear in their own hair, "if they. had
any," AS the sovereign was himself
one of the offenders, the peruke max
ers, who feared a serious loss of trade,
prepared petition, in which they pray
ed his majesty to be graciously pleased
to "shave his head" for the good Of dis
tressed workmen and wear wig, as
his father had done before him.
When the petitioners walked to the
royal palace, however, 1t was noticed
that they wore no wigs themselves. As
this seemed unfair to the onlookers,
they seized several of the leading pro
cessionists and cut their hair with any
implement that came most readily to
hand.
From this incident arose host OF
curious caricatures. The wooden leg
makers were said to have especial
claims on the kings consideration, In
asmuch as the conclusion of peace had
deprived them Of a profitable source Of
employment; hence the suggestion that
his majesty should not only wear q
wooden leg himself, but enjoin the peo
pie to follow his laudable example.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
A Good MEMORY.

A bad memory in most cases might
be more properly described as one rust
ing from sheer want of use. The fact
is our brain cells are always "ready to
oblige," but we do not give them suff1-
Client encouragement in their well
meant efforts. Naturally the individ-
ual may cultivate memory for GER
tain details more readily than for 9TH
ers, but the general basis Of all recol-
lective acts is the same. and there Is no
department Of human mental activity
in which the motto that practice
makes perfect" holds more truly than
in the science of mnemonics. The
view may be expressed, indeed. that
we never forget anything presented to
our brain cells. When we say we have
forgotten. we really mean that we can
not find the mental Photographic mega.
tive whence we can print of a positive
reproduction.-London Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
.Loleea,l. d It reall,l tr,ler,


out and stole away, but all the rest re-
manned to congratulate Sim and re-
joice with him and Louisa. 1t was q
great scene and one that was never
forgotten, and IL Squire Blossoms Office
floor was not punched full OF holes 1t
was not Pap SIMPSONS fault.
"Papis my true and tried old friend"
Sim said, with tears in his eyes, '.for
he stood by me from the first to the
last"
'Lord, Sim, nobody couldn't ever
make me b'lieve you done It," Pap re-
piled, ian when these fellers lowed 1t
was you knowed they was Jest bark
in at n knot"
And this is all, except that two days
Inter Robert Marchand died in Sim
Banks arms and that Sim and Louisa
have settled down to new life, with
the old dark past cut adrift, with all
Its sorrows. sufferings and misunder-
standings.
Sim is happy and contented, for he
knows his wife loves him.
THE END.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

This habit is more common than most
of us imagine. In fact. many of us do
it without being aware of 1t. We be-
come absorbed in our thoughts-pre-
pairing some argument in support Of n
course we propose to take, for instance
and the passersby or-our friends are
amused by hearing US express our
thoughts aloud.
Ask your friends If you do this.
This habit is said to be q sign of
madness, but you need not be alarmed,
for almost everything is sign Of mad
ness according to this or that authort-
ty. But the habit is more common
among older people than among the
young and vigorous. It is one Of those
things which come with increasing
years. You are far more likely to think
when you are greatly worried than In
any other mental condition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

/, IN them others is stayin a long time,
don't it?"
"Does so. That Teller must a. had q
heap of business with 'em. I'd give
punty to know what it Is"
"Mebby we'll know right soon now,
for see 'em a-comin."
Presently the squire entered the
room, followed closely by Jason Rob-
erts and Hicks. The squire looked
very solemn, and his face was almost
sad. Hicks was quiet and impassive,
but Jason was smiling all over. The
squire walked to his seat, and Hicks
followed and sat near him. Neither of
them spoke to anybody. Jason, how
ever, stopped long enough to whisper
a word to Sim. What that word was
no one knew, but they all saw that it
caused Sim to start and look wonder
ingly around.
The squire put on his spectacles, took
a paper from his pocket and unfolded
| 1t. Then he looked around over all
those assembled and said impressively:
II have here paper that am going
to read, but first want to say, In the
presence of you all, that Sim Banks is
an innocent man."
A fiutter of excitement succeeded
these words, and two or three edged up
to Sim and extended him their hands
to show that they were glad. Sam
Morgan gave yell and threw his hat
clear up to the ceiling, while Pap Samp-
son began a vigorous pounding on the
floor with his cane.
Squire Beeson raped on his table to
bring Pap and Sam to order. Then he
proceeded to read the paper he held in
his hand.
That paper was the confession of Jo-
seph Thompson, formerly known to
Eli Jenkins and Jonathan Turner as
Waite, but whose real name was Rob-
ert Marchand. He confessed in the
presence of witnesses and under oath
that he fired the shot that killed Frank
Shelton, alias James Melvin. He did
1t, he said, to avenge the honor of his
sister and the life of his brother, and
heHhad no regrets for the act. He had
tracked Shelton to that place, and he
had come there under the name of
Waite for the purpose Of killing him.
After that he had gone to the army
under the name Of Thompson, and fate
had guided him to Sim Banks, the
man who was suspected of his crime.
When Sim came home, he had come
with him, knowing Sim would be ar
rested and 1t would devolve on him to
clear him.
$50 now" the squire concluded,
"Sim Banks is discharged and stands
before the world an innocent and q
free man."
IAN the happlest man this side Of
kingdom come" Pap Sampson cried,
"an Pm next!"
Then was Joy turned loose. Jim
Thorn and Mary Mann slipped quietly
II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
II Won't roll OF.

The egg Of the guillemot Is one Of
the most peculiar and furnishes an
admirable example OF the way in
which nature provides for the condi-
tons of life.
This bird is found on the coast, and
the eggs are usually laid on the bare
edges Of high rocks, from which posi-
ton any ordinary specimen Of the egg
would probably roll OF.
But the guillemot's egg won't do
this. 1t has been fashioned by nature
to stop on. The egg is nearly conical
in shape, broad at the base and sharp
at the point. so that 1t will only roll
in n circle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
The New York World.
Thrice-a-Week Edition.
Weekly,
Almost a Daily At The Price OF A

Almost a DAILY At The Price OF A
Weekly.
The presidential campaign is over
but the World goes on just the same
and it is full of news. 10 learn this
news, just as it is-promptly and i'm.
partially-all that you have to do is to
look in the columns of The Thrice-a-
Week Edition of The New York
World which comes to the subscriber
156 times year.
The Thrice-a- Week Worlds diligence
as publisher of first news has given it
circulation wherever the English Ian
guage is spoken-and you want it.
The Thrice-a-week Worlds regular
subscription price is only S1.U0 per
year. We offer this uneQuslled news
paper and the Manchester Democrat
together one year for S2.15.
The regular subscription price of the
two papers Ia $3.50. IL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
BETTER Than Making = Mote

Better Than Making . Note.
Gust before Badmun was sent to
prison he bought set Of books to be
paid for in installments.'
What did he do that forY'
"He said 1t would make the time
seem shorter" Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

suasion, but as I was ready to go wl,i
them he claimed to have left his knife
q hundred rods away and set out after
1t and left the two Of us to walk Oh to-
gether. From the moment we started
/ noticed change in her. She looked
about apprehensively, her laughter was
forced, and her demeanor put me on
py guard. 1t was as IL she expected
me to be shot down from ambush. Had
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

Sometimes the imitation Of natures
forces on the stage surpasses the real
thing. Franklin Fyles says that once
at a rehearsal Of the storm scene in
Shakespeare's "Coriolanus" the TRACE.
dian Edwin Forrest was asked, Glow
was that peal Of thunder?,
"Not bit like the real thing" he re-
piled testify. "You must do better thar
that"
"oh, we can," said the manager, "but
there happens to be thunderstorm
outside, and that clap was the real
thing"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

There is only one sword factory in
the United States, q Massachusetts,
concern. and that one has ample capac-
ity for supplying the domestic demand
for swords. The saber lost Its efficiency
as a cavalry weapon us far back us the
war Of the rebellion, and the increased
range Of rifles has made the sword
equally obsolete as an implement Of
actual combat. 1t is about as danger
Gus now as bandmaster's baton and
serves much the same purpose.--N"~-
York Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

81 have been suffering from dysp-
STA for the past twenty years and have
been unable after trying all prepare
lions and physicians to get relief. After
taking one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure found relief and am now in bet
ter health than have been for twenty
years. cannot praise Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure too highly" Thus writes Mrs.
G. w. Roberts, North Creek, Ark
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Knight Templars
of Iowa.

Central Railroad Company has recently publish
ed a circular concerning the Triennial Conclaye
to be held at Louisville, Aug. 81 to 80, 1901.
The circular is illustrated with cuts OF Most
Eminent Sir Reuben H. Lloyd. Of San Fran
cisco. who will be Grand Master Of the Encamp-
ment, Of the fine old Southern Home on East
Broadway thnt has been secured for the Iowa
Headquarters. and other buildings that will In
terest Knight Templars. Every knight living
on or adjacent to the Illinois Central Railroad
In Iowa, Minnesota South Dakota or Nebraska
should address the undersigned. at Dubuque,
Iowa, for q free copy of this circular.
j. r. MERRY,
Asst. Gen. Pass Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

lighting a nre on a wedding. 30 Peter
made them do without a fire, although
1t was very cold. He wouldn't give
them any wine, because their forefa-
theirs never drank 1t. When they re-
monstrated, he reminded them that 1t
was poor rule which did not work all
around, and thus by his good natured
greatness wheedled his people into new
coats, about the hardest thing that can
be done with humanity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
The ELOQUENT nutter CROOK.

On one Of the desks In the house was
I'D old fashioned gray crock. 1t was
Covered with snow white cloth, to
which chung moist layer of salt. It
was the simple product, mothers but
ter from the farm. The jackkniyes
were dipped into that crock and the
butter reverently tasted as IL 1t recalled
happy memories Of the old home. There
WINS something in that butter which no
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Japanese story rellers.

Professional story tellers roam from
house to house in Japan to spin their
yarns. In the city Of Tokyo there are
about 600 of these professional ro-
mancers. Their pay averages 20 cents
an hour. When the story teller discov-
ers that his romances are becoming
dull from frequent repetition, he moves
into new district.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

One Of the neatest arrests on record
was effected by. policeman near
Bourne, England. not long ago. Sus-
pecting two men Of being deserters. he
stepped up behind them and called out
sharply, Attention. Taken unawares,
the men sprang to position in true mil
itary style, only to find themselves the
next moment in the arms of the law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Central
EXCURSION RATES.

For the meetings listed below, an excursion
rate Of one and one-third fare on the certificate
plan has been named from interested territory,
For dates of sale and limit of tickets, inquire
Of any Illinois Central Ticket Agent, or address
the undersigned: 81
Richmond, va -Traveers Protective Asso-
citation Of Amerlca-June SIS. =
Des Moines, Iowa.-Annual Conference and
Camp Meeting, Seventh Day adventists Of Iowa
June 2-1O.
:. Iowa City, Iowa Commencement Exercises.
State University, June SIS
Des Moines. Iowa,-Annual Camp Meeting,
Iowa Holiness Association, June 7-l7.
Cedar Falls, Iowa-Commencemch and Alumni
Reunion, State Normal School. June S-l2.
Mt Vernon, Iowa,-C0mmenceme Cornell
College, June 11-lS.
Boston. Mass.-Jubilee Convention, Y. M. c.
A.. June l1-16.
Waterloo. Iowa.--Annaal meeting Iowa Music
Teachers Association, June 25-2s.
Storm Lake. Iowa. Annual Convention State
Druggists Association, July oil.
Spirit Lake. Iowa.-Annual Meeting Grand
Commandery, knights Templar of Iowa, July
9-12.
J.F. MERRY,
Asst Gen'l. Pass. Agent,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
A. to Gu.her..

my DEAR" said careful. :aother to
her daughter. don't gush."
every well, mamma" replied the
dutiful girl, ''but you know that in the
oil regions 1t is the gushing wells that
are thought the most Of"
"But you must also bear in mind
that 1t is the unrefned oil which
gushes." Pittsburg Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
chemical synthesls could initiate, and
although it spoke no word. that sample
of ssrootbo,,,e, b,,ffor,y 1,,,c oIoo,,ooA

chemical synthesis could initiate, and
although it spoke no word. that sample
Of mothers butter" was eloquent.
Many of those congressman no doubt
recalled the days when as barefoot
boys they sat with the churn between
their knees trying to make the monoto-
nous splash of the dasher drown the
shrill whistle Of chum on his way to
the old swimming hole. What IN age
1t seemed before the little white lecks
appeared on the dasher handle, show
ing that the butter had come" and
with it IN honorable discharged! And
then at night those biscuit, with sor-
ghum strip and mothers butter'-oh,
what charm In such memories-those
Worn hands, that sweetest face, long
since gone to rest!
There was an eloquence in that jar Of
mothers butter-pure, genuine, whole
some-which even science, money, art,
political craft and congressional ora
tory could not Recommendation
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