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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
A safe Proceeding.

Lord Lyons, English minister al
Washington during the civil war and
after,sard ambassador to Prince, was
"A diplomatist to the core. He was ex-
ceedingly tactful in action and had the
rare art Of keeping his own counsel.
When Sir Edward Blount called upon
him one day at the embassy in Paris
he found that well known journalist
had preceded him. The visitor was lay
ing down the law in loud tone, and
when, after his departure, Sir Edward
was received, he took the liberty Of
saying:
May be allowed to ask II It is quite
wise to discuss state secrets in such a
loud toner I heard every word that
was said, my lord, as sat In the ante
ROOM"
"Ahr' said Lord Lyons. ''But even
then you could not hear what said,
for I said nothing."-Youth's Com
panion,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

The Bellefontaine. O., man who has
built two houses on one lot SO that his
wife may crafty her mania for moving
by going from one to the other as often
as she pleases deserves high place on
the roll of honor. He is at least certain
of her propinquity and can keep her
actionsfairly under bis kindly eye. The
Bellefontaine man need not fear bing
Burdicked.- Chicago Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
The Biggest Job in the World.

The Panama canal has passed out Of
the domain Of politics into that Of busi.
ness. Congress and the politicians are
done with it. The president, the wal
department and the business Of the
country are to take charge Of it now
1t is the biggest Job Of engineering
ever undertaken In the worlds history,
It is suspected that We must do 1t from
the beginning. We are to pay 100000
to the French company for work done
on the canal, concessions, plans and
machinery.
The actual value we are to get from
this, apart from the concessions, for
which we must pay 100000 more to
Columbia, lie not much. Practical en-.
gineers, who have been on the ground,
think everything In the shape Of work
done and plant accumulated that we
are getting from the Panama company
could be duplicated for $5, 100000. The
rest of the payment to the company is
for good will or bonus to get out Of
the way.
To complete the canal will cost at
least sl4O0Oo,OO0. The money is to be
raised by sale of bonds and is to be
spent under direction of the war de-
partment. Here is a double opportunity
for ambitious American engineers and
builders. There is the opportunity for
historic achievement and the oppor-
tunity to make lot of money out of
the government. 1t is said that large
financing and contracting circles are In
state of excitement over the prospect
ard are organizing syndicates at great
rate to build the canal under contract.
The government will not let the mat
ter go out of its hands. The adminis-
trstion will remain with commission
appointed by the president, and the
technical work will be done by the army
engineers. Construction work may be
done BY contract, like most river and,
harbor work; but 1t ID by NO means
certain that the government will care
to make one contract with single com.
pany covering the whole ten years.
work. Luckily the law and the treaty
give the president free hand in this
matter. er.-Farmers Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Coal Strike Settlement.

The finding of the Anthracite Strike
Commission ts q victory for the miners
even II they have not won recognition
OF their union In direct terms. The
fact that the operators must, during the
life OF the prescribed agreement, three
years, settle all differences by conference
with the miners, is in itself virtual re-
cognition Of the union. II disputes shall
arise requiring settlement by conference
or arbitration, 1t will be found that the
miners representatives will be mem.
bers of the Mine Workers Union. For
all practical purposes, therefore, the
commission might as well have extend
ed recognition to the union.
The general wage advance of 10 per
cent amounts to 20 per cent In many
cases. This finding was anticipated by
the public which became convinced
early In the hearing that the miners
were underpsid.
The shortening, In many instances. of
the hours of work from ten to nine
hours, with pay for ten hours,is another
miners' triumph. That they will hsye
representation at the scales where the
coal is weighed is but simple Justice to
them and would have been conceded
long ago by any but q corporation
which was seeking to oppress Its EN-.
ployes with unfair treatment.
1t was emminently proper that the
commission condemned the lswlessness
and violence that marked the strike.
That there was much less crime than
charged by the operators is apparent In
the finding, but three of the nine deaths
from violence being attributable to the
strikers. When 1t is considered. how.
ever, that there were 175,OOO persons
who had been idle for months and who
were on the verge Of want, and who
each day confronted their wives and
children suffering for the necessities Of
life, denied them BY avarious employer,
1t Is remarkable that 60 little violence
occurred. Crime will always be sssociat-
ed with idldness and want. That the
union is not responsible for the violation
Of law, ,ls proven In this EXCERPT from the
report:
"Itis also true, and justice requires
this statement, that the leaders Of the
organization, which began and conduct
ed the strike, and notably it's president,
condemned all violence, and exhorted
their followers to sobriety and moders-
tion."
1t is not serious blow to the union.
as some might conclude, that the Mine
workers are denied the privilege of dis.
eliminating against non-union work.
men, The victory won by the miners
Will strengthen their organization every.
where. Men not having membership
appreciating the benefits the union has
effected, will join the ranks. The union.
lists Will be free to employ moral sua.
sion In their efforts to swell their mem.
Dersnip unless . federal Judge shall en-.
join them from using persuasion.
The result Is = triumph Of right owe,
greed. It's victory for justice, II Il
what we can hope for always and ex,
pect IL this republic. .-Dubuoue Tale.
graph Herald. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Nets Lure Athletes.

Races through deep snow are an at
tractive feature of winter sports III
Germany, and athletes who take part
In them do not always fare very sue
cessfully.
The reason is because over the ground
which the runners must cross are laid
nets with strong meshes, and as these
are covered by the snow and hence are
invisible the mems feet almost always
catch In them, the result being that q
cace instead Of being won by the swift
est runner is generally won by hin
who is lucky enough to escape the nets
Or who succeeds in freeing himself the
most quickly from their meshes.
Races of this kind always attract
large crowds, and there is much amuse
ment when the nets begin to get in
their deadly work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
The Cherokee. ana polyth.,.m.

The Cherokee Indian was originally
a polytheist. To him the spirit world
was only shadowy counterpart Of
this one. He had no great spirit, no
happy hunting ground. no heaven, no
hell-all Of which ideas were first in
troduced to the American aborigines
by Christian missionaries. Consequent
~ death had for him no terrors, and he
awaited the inevitable end with no
anxiety as to the future. All his pray
ers were for temporal and tangible
blessings-for health, for long life, for
success In the chase. In fishing, In war
and in love, for good crops, for proteo-
ton and for revenge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
BusIness Opportunitle. For A,l.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime.
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Grear
Western Railway; the very best agri-
cultural section Of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust.
ness men successful. We have demand
for competent men, with the necessary
capital, for all branches of business. !.
Some special opportunities for creamery
men and millers. Good locations fol
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbuyers. CORES.
pondence solicited. Write for Maps And
Maple Leaflets. w. 7. Reed, industrial
Agent, 604 Endicott Building, ST, Paul.
MINI. : -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

"Dreams," says an eminent lecture.
on theosophy, Consist Of recollectiona
Of the combined Impressions received
and workings of the physical and as
tral minds. The soul and subconscious-
ness are Independently active, and it Is
the confusion arising from the con
founding of the thoughts of the soul
with the exaggerated Interpretation OF
impressions received by subconscious-
ness which makes it so often impossi-
BILE to remember Dreams"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

In selecting future dairy COWS from
heifers, see that the milking organs are
well developed.
The dsiryman who looks after the
comfort of his cows will get the most
out of them. He will lessen the cost of
milk production, which is the same
thing ss increase in price.
Butter that has been properly made
will not stick to the knife blade when 1T
is cut.
70 show results at the milk pail, the
dairy COW must be q hearty eater
Farmers Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
"It ls absolute.

ut 1s absolute"
"And do you believe that the messen.
ger had a full knowledge of the law OF
Englandr
Eyes, and Of all law. By following
this heaven given advice you will be
doing Justice"
"Well, you tell your messenger If he
comes again that he should have sent
his message to the attorney general.
The lord chief justice of England never
prosecutes, and If the spirit knew any
thing about the English law he would
know simple thing like that
Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

A story told Of Lord Holt who was
lord chief Justice Of England in the
eighteenth century, shows what dead
y enemy TO Wild superstition a sense
OF fact may b.. A man prcsented him
SELF to Lord Holt and saidk
"A spirit came to me from the Other
world and told me that In your next
case you must enter a plea Of mol.
roscthat ID, refusal to prosecute.
Lord Holt looked at the man . mo-
ment and then smtied.
sDo Ypu believe that SuoA n msseage
inl ~ Ashumsnt1 1yuennr r{msnAaA !,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Softer.

"I have no doubt you have heard
some stories to my discredit," he said.
81 don't like to put it in that way;|
she quietly replied.
"How then?' he hopefully asked.
II have never heard any stories to
your credit" said Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

Grover Cleveland says he was mis-.
quoted and that he is not out Of poll.
tics. We suppose then he will continue
to support the republican ticket as he
did in 1895 and 1soo.- -creston Amerl.
can.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

ITS curioas,.., said Uncle Eben. mo.
body wouldn't think of tryin' to play
de banjo wifout takin few lessons
but everybody thinks he could step in
an run de gov'ment wifout no prac-
tice whatever."- Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

After man passes nfty be fnds that
his hopes have to be lacked up and rs-
painted twice as often as ten years be.
fore.-Atchisop Globe
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
All Right Anyway

Miss Thin-Don't you think my new
dress is Just exquisite?
Fannie = oh. lovely! think that
dressmaker of yours could make a
clothes prop look graceful.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Precooiou. Youth,

Walter (aged five)-Papa, when I
grow up may get married?
Papa-My son, regret to see You an
ticipate trouble 50 early In lifs.-Chica-
60 News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Helping Out a Poet,

Shortly after the publication Of Ten
nyson's famous poem, "a Vision of
sin," the laureate was somewhat star
tied to receive from Mr.. Babbage, the
renowned arithmetician, letter which
ran as follows:
Dear sir-I find in recently published
poem from your pen, entitled "a Vision
OF sin." the following unwarrantable
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

Rev. Tubthumer-I've been preaching
this morning to a congregation Of asses.
Lily sugarstick-Yes; noticed you
called them "beloved brethren.s-Ally
Sloper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
DENTISTS.
VETERINARIAN.
DIR. j. w. SCOTT.
" ETERINARY Surgeon. and Dentist. sol Z
" Main Street. Telephon 2S9.

!. MANCHESTER MARBLE WORKS
rs prepared to furnish Granite and Marble
Monuments and Head Stones OF various de.
signs. Have the county right for Sipe's Pat
ert Grave Cover; also dealer IN Iron Fences.
VIII meet all competition. 2tf ".
WIN. MCINTOSH.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
ALEX. sEesrRoM.

GENERAL BLACKSMITH, horseshoinp
no pay. Prices reasonable. and the best Of
WORK guaranteed A share Of the public patton
age Is solicited. Shop on FRANKLIN street, near
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Every moment dies a man,
Every nOnent 0pa fo hor,, -

need hardly point out to you that this
calculation, II correct. would tend to keep
the sum total Of the worlds population In
state Of perpetual equipolse. whereas It
well known fact that the said sum
total g constantly on ths increase.
would tharsfore take the liberty of sug-
gAstins that IN the next edition Of your
t3eN!ant poem the erroneous calculation
r. which refer should be corrected an
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
LAWRENCE q GREENS.
nRUGS. Wall Paper. Stationery. Paints. Oils
~ etc. City Hall block. .'

A.E.PETgRsoN.
lEADER IN Groceries. Provisions. rotk
~ cry, Fruits. etc. Main Street,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
.. NJ. pEAasE

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLLECT
q OR. All business entrusted to him given
prompt attention. Office In City Han block
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

CYCLONE AND TORNADO
Insurance in flrst class companies written and
Poncies issueo Dy BRONSON b CARR.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

Every moment dies a man
And one and sixteenth Ia born.
] may add that the exact figures are 1.167,
bHt something must OF course be conceded
to the laws of meter. have the honor to
be, sir, yours. sincerely. c. BABBAGE.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

O. r. cArse.

GITY DRAYMAN. Am spesparsd % do All
and pianos . speciality. All work viii receiyc
prompt attentien. A share Of your patronage
to man who mas come 70 stay.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
A. THORPE,
GEO, 8 LISTER,

HARDWARE. STOVES, T1NwARE, ETo.
- Keeps q hrst-class timer and does all
Sinos OF repairing with neatness Rnd dispatch.
store opposite First National Bank, Main st.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
S. S Convention.

Raphine, June 1.-The delegation of
this Sunday School, reported a de-
lightful time at the Sunday School
convention at Buena Vista, on the 10Th
and Goth of May. The pen of the
fluent writer can not express the fine
addresses, which were so much enjoyed
by all and inspired us with better reso-
buttons in the future to do more for
the grand work in the Sunday School.
AS we were ushered into the church on
that May morning, our hearts thrilled
with joy, as the organ pealed forth its
joyous notes of ''Welcome." and we
were still filled with that joy of the
soul, as the melodious voices of the
fine choice came floating to US, with
the balIay zephyr and the joyous notes
of the birds on that bright May morn
ing. The fine music was indeed in
spring, and we will never cease to
think of this music, in the years
to come. Allow us as delegates to ex-
press our heart felt thanks to the noble
people that entertained us In good
Virginia style, that good old Virginia
hospitality, which we will never, new
er forget. The delegates and visitors
will look forward to another MAY
morning. in the future, when we will
be called again to assemble in Buena
Vista. We are now feasting upon the
thoughts of our delightful sojourn in
their midst, and will always think Of
our meeting together, as one of the
most enjoyable events of life.
DELEGATE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
Death Of Mrs. Brown.

Mrs. Nancy Bell Brown, widow OF
the late Maj. r. P. Brown, died May
the 10Th, at the home of her son. s. G.
Brown, near SwoOpe, In the seth year
of her age. L. A. Brown, now of Bon
Air, Tenn, and j. Kenney Brown. of
Clifton Fargo, together with the first
mentioned are the surviving members
of the family. She was the eldest
daughter of Robert and Sallie Chris
tian, and niece OF Saml n. Bell of
SwOOpe, and Frances Bell of Pulaski
county, Va. one brother and one sis
ter survive her, John Christian of
SwOope, and Mrs. Rebecca johnson of
Alaska, W. Va. Two sisters died some
years ago Mrs. Rachel Burdette and
Elizabeth Hyde. Mrs. Brown at the
time of her death was the Oldest living
member of Hebron church her name
having been ON the church rolls for
more than 70 years and so far as known
the Oldest person in that section. Her
faculties remained clear until about
three weeks before her death, at about
which time she received fall which
caused her much pain, and after which
she seemed to realize that she had only
a short time to live. She was a lad y
of the Old Virginia type, mOtherly,
gentle in thought, deed and action, an
ornament to society and her cOmm:n
ity, among the last of a generation
which may be equalled but will never
be surpassed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
Happenings at Slower.

/ Slower, June Miss Rebecca Whit
more of StauntOn, is spending some
time with friends and relatives neal
here.
Mr.. r. E. Brown took short trip
to Mt. Crawford last week.
| Miss Cora A. MEG lamery, student
| of Dunsmore Business College, spent
from Saturday until Monday with her
brother. F. P McGlamery.
Mr.. James Hamilton of Jennings
Gap, who was painfully kicked by a
horse about the head and eye a short
time ago, is able to be out again, and
was at StOvar the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hanger were
in Staunton Tuesday.
Miss Margaret Gilkeson returned
home Monday after a delightful visit
in Fishersyile.
Mrs. Jacob Wichael and daughter of
Sangerville, spent Monday and Tues
day with Mr.. Kenney Wichael.
Miss Maude Floyd is staying g. few
days this week with Mr.. Bruce Dinkel's
family.
Mrs. Matte Jones of Deerfield, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Jones near here. She will return home
Saturday.
Mrs. Jack Shifiet spent Tuesday
with her sister, Mrs. Alma Michael,
near Mt. Zion.
Miss Regina Phillips returned to her
home in Sangerville Monday, after a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs Louis Snyder.
Mr.. }. T. Hiner went to Highland
county on business tri the first of
the week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
A Picturesque Drive.

One of the prettlest short drives in
the county, and the most picture sque
one near StauntOn, is the route down
the New Hope road to Annex. where
at the church the traveller bears to the
left taking the two mile road that
brings him into the Valley pike near
the old s. M. Wilkes farm, thence
back to town. over that excellent
Macadam roadway. A distance of
about seven miles, and most of it
through farm and woodland scenery.
Some of the best farms in the county
lie along the course of this two mile
cross road At the foot of the long bill
leading down from the chapel at An
mex is gate opening to the winding
road that leads TO the residence of Mr..
&. T. Ha, ris OH top of this lofty hill.
Though very high, the road to it is
easily climbed, and when reached, q
scenery is spread out before the visi.
tors vision that richly repays the
effort for the whole trip. The top is q
large level table land, well erased and
shaded. Mr.. Harris has hospitable
opened his place to the public, SO that
all who wish to may enjoy this natu
raj park and scenery wit hout fear Of
Intrusion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
MlddIebr00k Personals.

Miss Moore of New Market, is spend
ing some time here with her aunt,
Mrs. Richie.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. N. Dunlap and chill
dren visited Mrs d. s sister near Bar
Textbook last week.
Mrs. E. q. Helms left Wednesday to
spend few days with her mother,
Mrs. Silling in Dayton.
Mrs. John Manley is spending a few
days with relatives near Parnassus. ~
Mrs. Lee Helms of Waynesboro, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. 8. M. Gale.
Miss Laura Arehart spent some days
in Stanton this week.
Misses Rosa and Carrie Alexander
of Waynesboro, are visiting their cOus-
In. Miss Nellie b. Rusmiseile.
Mrs. Engleman Of Waynesboro, spent
a few days here this week with her
mother, Mrs. S. M. Gale.
Misses Callle and Florence Arehart
left last week to visit friends and rea-
tives in Richmond.
Mrs. Murreli and son of Richmond,
visited Mrs. VIM. Mish last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Rusmiselle and
children of West Virginia, are visiting
relatives here.
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
New Providence Academy.

Moffatt's Creek, June 1.-The large
and aristocratic old church of New
Providence was well filled with an APP
preciative audience Saturday evening
to witness the fourteenth commence :
ment of New Providence Academy.
The program consisted of Rotations,
destinations, etc., and were all well
executed by the pupils, rejecting much
credit upon their instructor, Prof essor
W. B. Wade.
Among those who acquitted them
selves honorably were Misses Byzantine
Beard, Margaret Wilson and Genevieve
Mlley. ~Messrs. Venable Brooks, John
McCiung, X. s. Turk, H. A. Berry, E.
H. Buchanan and II. A. Miley.
Hon. H. st. George Tucker deliver
ed The address, taking for his subject,
the public school system in the South,
| which was enjoyed by every one.