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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

In respect to its dentition the shark
Is a very remarkable creature. The
while other species vary In the num-
Der of rows they possess. It must be
understood, however, that the shark
only uses one row at time. The
other rows lie down inside the mouth
behind the edge Of the jaw, erecting
themselves when it is time for them
to take successfully the place Of the
first row. When one observes how
keen edged these incisors are it seems
no wonder that they can bite of
big rope as readily as If it were pack
thread.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

Throwing the dart is q picturesque
custom which is observed in Cork, Ire
land. Every third year the chief mag
istrate proceeds to the mouth Of Co.k
harbor in full state. Following I'm
memorial custom, he throws dart In
to the sea-a dart with head of gold
and a shaft Of mahogany-saying, II
cast this javelin into the sea and de-
clare that us far around as 1t falls ex-
tend the right and dominion of the
corporation of Cork to and over the
harbor as well as the rivers, creeks and
bays within the same"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

A species of tree found in Oregon,
Washington, Montana and British Co
lumbia continually drips pure and clear
water from the ends of its leaves and
branches. The tree is n species of fir.
The weeping" is attributed to re-
markable power Of condensation pecul-
lar to the leaves and bark. The tree
drips as copiously on bright and clear
rs on cloudy days.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

The late Augustus Hare was fond Of
relating an amusing incident which
illustrated the observation-disclosures of
his cousin, Dean Stanley, and DIR. Jow-
cit. Both We're quite devoid Of either
taste or smell, and for some reason
both were inordinately fond of tea.
One morning they had each drunk
eight cups, when suddenly, as Jowett
rose from his table, he exclaimed:
Good gracious! forgot to put the tea
in" Neither had noticed the omission
as he slipped his favorite beverage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03
A Serious Mistake

L. G. Dewitt s. Co. is the name of the
firm who make the genuine Witch Hazel
Saive. DeWitt's is the Witch Hazel
Salve that heals without leaving scar.
1t Is serious mistake to use any other.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures blind
blending, itching and protruding piles,
burns, bruises. eczema and all kinds of
skin diseases. Sold by Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

Costly Books.
When Colonel Robert g. Ingersoll
was living in Peoria he was called
upon one day by General John A. Lo-
gan, says the New York Times. The
colonel was upstairs at the time, and
General Logan was ushered into the
library, where on table were three
volumes of Voltnire's works, IN edition
de luxe representing all that was best
in the bookbinder's art. General Lo-
gan picked them up one at time, abb
sorbed in his admiration Of their beau
ties. While SO engaged Colonel Inger-
soil entered the room.
Colonel" said the general, holding
one Of the volumes in his hands, this
is the most magnificent volume have
ever seen. l do not want to seem i'm
pertinent, but would you mind telling
me what these books cost your"
"Those books" began the colonel, the
twinkle in his eye growing brighter at
each word. "cost me-the governorship
of Illinois,"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03
Sure to Win.

''You have had some experience with
the fair SEX" said the inexperienced
youth who had been Tilted. How is
the best way to get around a girl2"
with your arms" tersely replied
the old tmer.-Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03


from my possession was this morn
ing brought to this house and turned
over to you, or least inspected by
you"
"And by what means did Col.
Franklin learn all this?"
From trustworthy sources, de-
pend upon It,"
II haven't the slightest objection to
your surmising such state Of facts.
Suppose we assume that such pa
per was brought to me this morning,
and I should insist on Col. Franklin's
proving his ownership of the paper?"
II could tell at once, by IN exam
nation, whether it was mine or not"
But couldn't"
''Well, I would be willing to pay
very handsomely for the restoration
of the document"
There is one very easy way to get
this paper, if you are satisfied that it
is in my possession, and that is to in
stitute proceedings against me in the
courts and thus recover it,"
"There is better way than that,
and quicker one" said Franklin,
coolly, taking from his pocket q re-
volver and covering Mr.. Everett's
heart. II made up my mind when I
came here that would have that pa
per, and I propose to get it. 1 am
desperate man. I have staked a
great deal on this little document,
and can make fortune out of it.
Nothing shall defeat me, you under
stand, nothing. This little revolver
can outwit your clever brains every
time. Now you will be kind enough,
Mr.. Everett, to hand me that agree
ment between Wright and myself"
Lawyer Everett was naturally q
man of nerve, but he realized that it
was useless to argue against death;
and his GOODNESS under the circum-
stances was admirable.
81 am lawyer, Col. Franklin" he
said in an distracted way, looking
into the fire unconcernedly, "and am
accustomed to giving advice. Let me
give you some. I have no desire to
take any unfair advantage of you.
r
pntpose 70 - nn o.. ns ieg na; engage,
49, ;,tanas+s ennao. ~ ~. ,.s,,
~ ~ ,,aat ass. 49, 49,, -, gre spu
W., vn =, De .,o,, tha+ na,, on na' ,ia;n 10y
araa+ m;s+,La ~ +rv;nn ~ aht.,n
this noner IN this mannern "
mot at oil. You may tell any
story you please about 1t. I will de-
w;tnessas and bss;das + +b;nL $40
lust ne we'll that Won should sell this
paper to me and give me a receiptn
aYou have guarded yourself ad-
mirablv." said Mr.. Everett. smiling.
"Allow me to compliment vour des-
terity and the thorouphness of your
p,ans pu1 All me same + sinai, derear
YOU utterly. You will find that this
paper contains more danger to Won
than Won ever dreamed Of Rnt how
nucb do yo, ,,ronosa n INV Gov ;t9n
"Ten thousand dollars"
every we'll" said Mr. Everett. SIT
ting down to his writing desk in a
business.like manner. "there,s vour
receipt"
"Hsre,. vow, ,,ono,,, Gotta r,o,,,
AS JouA AAohSys SoAo EAoAA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03
cansianrnteIohnn

Johnnie" said his mother threaten
ingly to the incorri,y.blc, 81 am going
to have your father whip you when he
comes home tonight"
"Please don't, mamma" replied John
ME penitently. "Pa is always so tired
when he comes home. STRAY Stories.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

Hard to Meet Them, Though.
Miss Romantique (ecstatically) II
guess in Bohemia every one is Tom.
Dick and Harry.
Painter Lott "a poor artist)-Oh, yes,
and there are u good many bills there
too.-Indianapolis Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

Poets have always loved dogs. In
this poets and boys resemble each 9TH
er. Walter Savage Lander was de-
voted to his dog Gallo, and Byron's
epitaph upon his dog Boatswain we all
remember:
TO mark a friends remains these stones
arise:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03
An Exception.

Faelding-I thought you didn't object
to man who talked shop?
Quiggler-But that fellow is an un-
misunderstanding Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03
what is FoIev's K,dnev oure =

Answer: 1t is made from a pre-
scription of leading Chicago physician
and one of the most eminent in the
country. The ingredients are the purest
that money can buy, and are scientific
ally combined toget their utmost value.
Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

A recent report shows that $3.50
Christians were murdered in 1901 by
the Turks. In only 81 cases were the
murderers punished, and then with not
more than four yesrs' imprisonment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03
Feeless Information.

Mr.. Tytephist (at the Chubby the
way, doc, what is good for indigestion?
Doctor yellow club man)-Well, a
Welsh rabbit is sometimes good for
about three days Of it.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03
True PHILOSOPHERS.

well, sir, lightnin' sot his house
afire, earthquake swallowed half his
land, an then the river riz an over
flowed the whole business"
"Well, what's he a-dOin' of now?"
'sThankin' the Lord that he kin
swim!-Atlanta Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

Success" is spelled with seven let
tiers. OF the seven only one is found
in "fame" and one in money" but
three are found in Happiness" New
York World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

"What an awful voice that mans
got" said the manager, who was lis
tening to the throaty tenor.
Call that voice?" said his friend.
Its iseasew-Punch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

His Business Qualities.
"What sort Of man is hep
"a good debtor and bad creditor"
Detroit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

willie-Pa, what is preferred
creditor" anyway?
PA preferred creditor, my son, is
one who doesn't bother us much with
his bill.-Philadelphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03
cordial shnke. nnd other..

when you have money" says the
Manayunk philosopher, there are men
who will shake you effusively by the
hand, and when it's gone they will
shake you Observation-Disclosures
Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

Striking resemblance has been point
ed out between the remarkable ancient
ruins at Zimbabwe, In Rhodesfa, and
antiquities in Cornwall, England.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

A New York paper asks, "Will man
become obsolete?"
Don't most of them get married.
Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

One thing is clear to me-that no in.
diligence of passion destroys the spirit.
ual nature so much lis respectable SELF
ishness.-Geor Macdonald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03
ITO BE Continued
Night Sewing.

Busy mothers who find it necessary
to sew in the evening are recommends
ed by the mother of a large family to
use self threading needles for night
work and thus save time and eye
strain; also to confine these evening eff
forts SO far as possible to white sew
ing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

A melon patch in cornheld will
sometimes neutralize the work of the
local Sunday school.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03
All she'll and No Kernel.

M SHe1I nnu NO NefneI.
Charley-My friends tell me that
have all the eccentricities of genius.
Beatrice-What a pity it is, Charley,
that you have not got the genius it.
self
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

Pitch lucky man into the Nile, says
the Arabian proverb, and he will come
up with fish in his mouth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

The records left by the Phoenecians,
Assyrians and ancient Persians show
that among all those nations the use of
perfumes was very common.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

He is the happiest who renders the
greatest number happy.-Desmalus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

In France 1T is illegal to catch frogs
at night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-03

permitted entrance to the next apart
ment, which was sort Of lounging
room for the lawyer. There were q
great many easy chairs therein, q
lounge, and all the facilities for the
dreamy recreation Of reading. When
the lawyer wanted to work he occu-
pied the library; when he wanted to
read he sought the luxurious chair in
the lounging room.
It was the work Of moment to
throw back this door, which had been
contrived purely as a convenience,
and not for the purposes of weird
romance, and thrust Irving into the
next room.
A moment afterward Col. Franklin
and Mr.. Everett confronted each
other like two intellectual gladiators
in the library. The latter was cool,
keen and collected. He had his wits
well in hand and his emotions firmly
in check.
There was . glitter in Franklin's
dark eyes, and suppressed excite
ment in his manner which placed him
At disadvantage, though he was not
aware of 1t.
Franklin had an intense personal
ity. He was full Of the magnetism
that repels. Even men Of the stead
lest nerves and most phlcgmatic tenn
permanent were surprised to find
themselves trembling in his presence,
not from fear, but simply from the
disturbing atmosphere that seemed
to surround the man. The personal
ity OF some men is pacifying and
soothing, while that Of others is irri.
tating and discordant. Franklin's
dominating nature came In the lat.
ter category. Everett was aware Of
this quality in his antagonist and he
at once forced himself to become ia.
milar with II. In much the same way
that Tie hathe1 lpuxea himseh to ths
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-18
A Fatal Blunder.

An insurance man Of my acquaint-
ance ate hearty breakfasts, with meat
and coffee, hurried lunch at noon,
but also with meat, and hearty din
ner at night. He: took no exercise,
always rode between house and Office,
became fat and bloated, and his blood
became so overloaded that he readily
succumbed to disease at forty-five. The
wonder was that he lived so long. He
was a type Of the average well-to-do
citizen. Like him, most Of US eat too
much. Diet should depend upon tenn
perament and vocation. At hard work,
out Of doors one requires more nutr.
ment than at sedentary labor indoors.
A gradual reduction in diet, even an oc-
casional fast, will cure many ordinary
ills. Add deep breathing, fresh air.
body building exercises, plenty OF sun
shine, water inside and out, and it Is
astonishing how much better one feels.
A friend past seventy, still hale and
hearty, to whom l mentioned the fore
going facts, remarked: .''Phat's right. II
is a, text upon which big book could
be written. Most folks are sick through
sheer ignorance, or want Of sense, rath'
er than because of intentional abuse OF
any part of the organism. l was past
forty before learned how to live. The
doctors did not teach mel quit their
artificial methods, studied natures
way, and lived in the manner you. in
dicate."-Good Housekeeping.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-18
The Vulgar Voice.

What constitutes the vulgar voice?
In an article in the London Spectator
writer concludes that this evidence
of Yulgarity Springs, like almost all
vulgarity, however displayed, chiefly
from two causes-an undue love OF
conspicuousness and an undue fear of
the same" The person whose chief
aim is to keep himself or herself in
the eye of the world rarely mikes a
remark without desiring th2. it shall
reach the ears Of others uesides the
one directly addressed, and here the
regularity of false sound Of the voice
Is attributed to the absence Of single
ness Of motive.
On the other hind, the wavering
tone and affected accent Of the timid
vulgar are ascrib ID to another form
of insincerity, namely, the wish to imi-
tate others with whom one happens to
be when they are of supposedly
higher social standing. The attempt
is sure to fail, and 20 result only in
the suppression of all evidence of the
speakers own personality-in the
voice as we'll as in the manner. Thus
sincerity, paramount in all art, is bas
e. in breeding as we'll, which is the
art Of lif'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-18

to undress. This second basket causes
no commotion, so, having prepared
himself, the operator slips into the
water and swims quietly toward the
ducks, his head covered by a basket
similar to those he has already set
afoat, but having a small aperture cut
in the front for him to see through.
If he is careful not to splash much
the ducks. now used to the sight Of the
baskets, will allow him to get right in
among them. When he has done this
Tie -IuTCKTy gTIDs -,yTM 11-~Hov M
pulls it under water, wrings its neck
and lets it go, when 1t floats up to the
surface of the water, dead.
If this be done quickly and neatly,
without splashing, the swimmer can
treat many ducks in the same fashion
before the suspicious of the others are
aroused.
Whether this "sport" which Ameri'
cans may consider merely wanton cru
city, will become popular remains te
be seen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-18

Lieutenant Druey had returned to
the bridge from attending the wound
ed. Though pain gnawed at him he
gave no heed to it. Sense of the re-
sponsibilities now lying on his shoul-
ders had revived his self-respect and
induced an obliviousness to suffering
hitherto foreign to him. He was
streaming with salt water, and his
eyes and nostrils were stung with
brine and the salty northeast wind
that reared and cddied about, smell
ing Of the deep, gray Atlantic surges
and storm.flled weather. Its sharp
tang permeated his brain. 1t revlv-
ifed the dominant instinct OF h's
stock.
Durey was transfigured by its mag
icai influence. His face settled in Stub
born lines; a grim joy lightenee it;
his weak, sensuous lips became hard
as iron bars. He had the omnipotent
look OF the man who goes forth to
death knowing it is the best fight OF
all.
Crash went heavy projectile
through the cap of the port smoke
stack, and smoke and fame poured in
a lurid cloud to windward:
AS Durey threw a defiant lock at the
cruiser again spouting fire, the second
artifcer reported water rising fast
in the after stolehold. The projectile
which had wrecked the after-part of
the boat must have started some plates.
Durey now had no. hesitation. He
bent over the bridge rail. ION deck,
there. The ner to the bridge.
:" Calmly and incisively he is
sued his orders Then up helm"
electrified the gun crews, yet their
hoarse cheering brought no change tc
their officers iron-clad expression; his
voice but rang the harder and more
despotic as he gave the sighting
ranges to torpedo and gun. For his
line had claimed him heart and soul.
Who can tell how many fierce
hearted forebears' blood sang joyous
ly in his pulsins body ct he thrust his
weak vessel against the enemy, now
opening terrific cannonading? And
what thoughts throDged his cluttering
senses as the four great, laundering
cruisers loomed large upon his bows.
Who of his forebears claimed him
then?
1t was not till the war was over
that the Speedy's fate was known
The Criterion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-18
The Fire Gods Wrath.

A curious story comes to us from the
suburbs. 4 resident in the near neigh
borhood OF London has Il museum ID
his house, in which the principal curl
bsity is fire god, which has been
lvorshiped for many centuries IN an
indian temple. Once, when the owner
bf the house took party of people to
look at the museum, lie proposed ID
bun that they should all kow-tow TO
}he image. This they all l1ughingly
consented to do, all except two ladies',
Eho declared it was wicked. The IRE
lod was reyenged within two months.
1bne of the ladies had her house burned
10 the ground the week after, and the
1ther one ION later date) fell back
,,Eards into the fire and sustained some
hrrible burns. We give the tale Win
Tut comments. only commencing it TO
The attention of Mr.. Anstey,-London
thronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-18
a witty BiSlh0p9

Dr.. Mountain, q Bishop Of Durham
in the reign Of George H., was the
son of a beggar, yet he rose to one of
the highest positions in the church.
When the See of York became vacant,
the King consulted the then Bishop
of Durham as to the most suitable
successor to the late archbishop.
The learned divine promptly rose to
the occasion, and said: "Hadst thou
faith rs a grain Of mustard seed thou
wouldst say to this Mountain, BE re-
moved. and be cast into the See.' "
This witty remark was too much for
the King and the bishop got the arch
bishopric.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-18
MOOSE
In THE
ADIRONDACKS.

~ VERY one who is interested In
II the Adirondacks is watching
NJ the outcome of the expert
ment of restocking that will
derness with moose. The State has
turned loose a number Of these animals
there in the last few years, and as the
law provides q heavy penalty for kill
ing one, there seems to be no reason
why they should not thrive there as
they did in earlier, years. Onesof these
moose about two weeks ago came out
of the forest and took up its quarters
Mt farm house near the village of
Newcomb Newcomb Is in the western
part of Essex County, and about as far
from q railroad as it Is now possible
to get in this wilderness. The animal,
which Is about two years old, seemed
to have had hard usage. One of it's
shoulders was badly bruised. one horn
was broken off and it was very weak.
1t manifested no fear of man or wom-
nm, and the picture herewith printed
shows It standing, and ready to take
an apple from the hand of lady.
William c. Whitney, whose preserve
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-18
Make Your Own Diamonds.

eThat is my diamond incubator" sale
.nh ieweler, rs he pointed to glass
J." that was set on high shelf. I'VE
Itch out diamonds there-real dla
~ binds, pure diamonds, the kind thai
:, Ill cut glass and scratch steel. lie
ia1d on the counter a piece of black
,n..,hvet whereon sparkled and flashed
lin I'm o dewdrops a handful of beautiful
out ~ tiny brilliants. handful of per
1 It diamonds, each no bigger than
y head of pin.
:, sI'll tell you how you can make these
..Vlngs yourself" said the jeweler
- lou put in a jar an equal weight OF
I,"a9bon sulphide and of PHOSPHORUS
~ 4ng sure that both Of these sub
>, >, tinces are as pure as possible. Fill
lli lar then with water. The water
Ill float on top Of the jar and will
Went the sulphidc from turning tc
va Dor and catching fire. Place the jal
III h quiet place and leave it alone fol
s,A months. During that space of time
.ii9 sulphur of the sulphides will com
ol,1 and release the carbon, which vii
i", TO The bottom Of the jar and crys
tize into perfect diamonds. Follow
Tue So directions and you, like me, cal
COZ 1tduct diamond farm upon you
ha ntelpleee. e."-PhlladelphIa Record,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-18
A WILD Destination,

"I don't suppose it is generally
known; but, nevertheless, it Is q fac'
that the ladies are great consumers oil
peanuts remarked the proprietor OF &
fruit stand located on prominent
downtown street corner. II am some.
what of an observer and have beer
forced to take note Of this particular
feature of my business.
Nearly every night belated hus'
bands stop here and load their outer
pockets with the festive goober, the
purchase Of less than. two bags being
an exception. To my mind the peanut
trade has made serious inroads upon
the fried oyster business, for my reg
ular customers tell me that their wives
prefer warm goobers to bivalves done
up in cracker crumbs for late sup
per."-Washington Star.