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

Sir Thomas Lawrence, an eminent
English painter and president of the
Royal academy, commended the pic
lures of young artist and then said
to him: you have around your room
two or three rough, clever, but coarse
Flemish sketches. If l We're you,
would not allow my eye to become IA
miliarized with any but the highest
forms of art. If you cannot afford to
buy good oil paintings, buy good en-
cravings of great pictures, or have
nothing at all upon your walls.
"You allow, in intercourse with your
fellows, that evil communications cor
rupt good Manners So is it with pic
lures. If you allow your eye to become
familiar with what is vulgar in con-
ception, however free and dashing the
handling and however excellent the
feeling for color, your taste will insen-
sibly become depraved. Whereas, If
you habituate your eye to look only
ON what is pure and grand or refined
and lovely, your taste will insensibly
become elevated"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Ether Drinking In Russia.

The habit of ether drinking is known
to be prevalent in some parts Of Rus
STA, also in east PRUSSIA, and all the ef-
forts of the authorities to combat the
evil have hitherto been almost fruit
less An idea of the extent to which
the habit prevails may be gathered
from records given in the Russian
newspapers of recent accident which
occurred at a place called Trossno.
Ether is drunk by farmers on festive
occasions, when it appears to be con-
sumed in pailfuls. A farmer, celebrat-
ing his sons wedding, in the fullness
of his hospitality got in two pailfuls of
ether. During the process of decant-
ing the ether into bottles violent ex-
plosion took place, by which six chill
dren We're killed and one adult danger
ously and fourteen others more or less
severely injured. British Medical Jour
nal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
A MARINE AuTocRAT.
The Captain CT the Bnttleship an,
His Absolute Authority.

The Captain cf the BnttleShiD and
His Absolute Authority.
Over the vast establishment rules the
captain in supreme and isolated author
ity. All his accomplishments must be
those of the seaman, for he directs the
movements of the ship in all evolu-
lions, and his decision upon all profess
sional points is final. His responsibility
at all times is grave and eXacting. In
time of war it will strain the stoutest
nerves. In the hour Of battle it is moth
ing short Of appalling when be stands
alone in his coming tower, having con-
troll of all the tremendous forces lying
latent in his ship only to be released at
the proper moment by touch Of his
hand. lie is the guiding spirit Of an
enormous projectile of $4,000 tons that
rushes through the.water at speed, it
may be, Of fifteen knots, and he knows
that the slightest mistake of his head
or heart may mean a national disaster.
But besides being the naval and mill
tary chief of the establishment he is
lawyer-a kind Of justice of the peace,
as it were, who holds court every morn-
ing, investigates reports Of misdemean-
ors and assigns punishment to the
guilty. The delinquents are brought to
the mast = the quarter deck = with
their accusers. Both sides are heard,
and swift judgment usually follows In
this capacity 1T will be noted that the
captain is court, judge and jury. Not
infrequently he acts us clergyman and
as such is the bishop Of his diocese, ac-
knowledging no ecclesiastical superior,
reading the service on Sundays, offici-
ating at the burial of his dead and in
the old days occasionally marrying low
rs.-Lieutenant Commander Gleayes
in Worlds Work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
"DouBLE QUICK" LOANS.
Great Sums often Hurriedly Rafael


Great Sums Often Hurriedly Ratned
by Wall Street Banks.
An interesting question often asked
in Wall street concerns the amount of
capital that a large bank could raise at
an hours notice. That is, how much
accommodation could bank extend a
customer Unexpectedly confronted with
pressing need or for the purpose of
financing big deal. A banker of in
ternational experience is authority for
the statement that Wall streets facili-
ties in this regard are superior to Lon
don's in that large undertaking could
be financed here with much greater
dispatch than ON the other side.
Said an officer of one of Wall streets
most important banks: ut is no trou-
BILE at all nowadays to raise $5,00O,O00
seen 1t done too often to think for q
moment that it would tax seriously a
large banks resources. Five times that
sum, say $25,000,000, can be raised at
twenty-four hours notice. 1t has been
done. OF course no one bank could do
1t, but the great Wall street institu-
tons are linked together in such way
as to provide almost unlimited re-
sources for the financing of any safe
deal. The large banks think little Of
$1,OO0,OOO or 100000 loans these
days, whereas in former years they at
tracted general attention, for such large
amounts were released only after con-
siderable negotiation. But that has all
changed now."-New York Mail and
Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Biscuit Protected.

The strongest evidence of the ever
growing tendency toward purer food is
the protection now being afforded by
the Courts to those who are devoting
their efforts to the improvement of the
things we eat. This is especially mani
fest by the decision just rendered by
Judge Hazel, of the United States
Circuit Court, in favor of the National
Biscuit Company, who sought protec
tion against an infringement of their
In-er-seal trade mark design, so we'll
known to all lovers of biscuit, crackers
and waters.
Judge Hazel's decision is broad and
clear, and of great importance to the
public at large. He says in part: "The
proofs show that the National Biscuit
Company manufactures various kinds
of bakery products, which they place
upon the market 10 special and distinct
cartons and packages. Upon the end
of each package or carton is applied the
trade mark, printed upon square label
or seal, clipped at hecorners, with clear
white lines upon vivid red back
ground. That the compliments trade
mark and manner of displaying same
attracts the public attention cannot be
successfully disputed. And it 10 mani
fest that the defendant deliberately,
and fIaudulently, initiates the trade
mark of the complainant, and In that
manner designs to palm off his goods
for those of the complainant"
Judge Hazel further orders that the
defendant be enjoined from initiating
or stimulating the In-er-seal trademark
Of the National Biscuit Company. 1t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Color of Judas, Hair.

In very early times all pictures of
Judas were shown with great shocks
of red hair falling down well on the
shoulders. This and the fact that the
Judas in the Miracle Plays" was pro-
vided with red hirsute worked the
superstitious people of the middle ages
up to such degree that it was actual
~ unsafe for red haired person to ap-
pear in company. Seeing that things
We're coming to q serious pass, writer's
of all classes began to rebuke and de-
nounce "the senseless prejudice against
those of lively colored hair" Cyrano
de Bergerac in his States and EN-
pires Of the Sun" boldly praised and
glorified the despised color in the fol-
lowing words: ga brave head covered
with red hair is nothing else but the
sun in the midst of his rays, yet many
speak ill Of it because few have the
honor to be So"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
A Case of Interpretation.

"What shall we do with the prison
err" demanded the spokesman Of the
mob. "Do thou, o royal chamberlain,
haste to the presence of his majesty
and learn his wish"
The royal chamberlain hurried to the
presence and bowed himself thrice to
the floor; then he asked the monarch's
pleasure regarding the desperate out
law.
away with him" said the king in
loud, harsh voice.
But the chamberlain was something
Of l":aorist, and when he returned
to the mob he laushingly announced
that in regard to the misdolngs with
the prisoner the king had said only
that it was ga way with him."
Whereupon the mob reluctantly re-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
COCOON.

Miss Mag Ward was an over Sunday
visitor with friends in Manchester.
Mrs. Jas. Brazelton of Ryan visited
relatives and friends in town, Friday
Fred Houston of Ryan was an over
Sunday visitor at the home of Mrs.
Woodland.
Mrs. John REILLY of Ryan visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael O'Hara,
Saturday.
Mrs. j. r. Campbell and children are
visiting the lady's sister, Mrs. L Il.
Grassfeld of Manchester.
William Stair of Hopkinton, visited
his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Brazelton the
latter part of last week.
NJ. j. McEnany and wife of Inde-
pendence, were guests at the home of
the formers sister, Mrs. j. McAreavy
the latter part of last week. Mike ex-
poets to locate in the near future either
at Monticello or Oelwein.
Mrs. Thos. REILLY died very suddenly
at her home about ~ miles northwest
of Coggon at 7:30 o'clock Monday even.
ing of heart disease, after an illness Of
only few hours. Her funeral wat
held at the Montl Catholic church OF
Wednesday, conducted by the pastor
Rev. j. j. Hanley. Interment tool
place in the Month cemetery. Monitor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
The s1sssionary Apple Tree.

In the rectory garden of Pysford, near
Woking, England, there stands what
is Familiarity known as the missionary
apple tree. The tree is n large one and
of good age and has been SO named
for the reason that for many years
past it has been the custom of the rec
tor Of the parish to collect the fruit,
sell it in the best market and devote
the proceeds to the missionary socie-
ties of the Church of England. Quite
large sum of money has been raised
in this way, and the apples, which are
Of the Blenheim orange variety, always
find ready sale at excellent prices
among the gentry and farmers of the
district.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Apprenticed For Life.


"Have you ever encountered the
child who In the matter of smart say
ings and straight truths is an absolute
terror to all with whom he may chance
to come into contact?" said an anxious
parent recently. Because if not l
should like to introduce you to that boy
of mine."
what has your boy done, thenT' In
quired his friend.
"What has he done?" said the parent.
"Why, he's always at it. Only this
morning he came to me and asked
what it meant to be apprenticed. l told
him that it meant the binding of one
person to another by agreement and
that one person so bound had to teach
the other all he could of his trade or
profession, while the other had to
watch and learn how things were done
and had to make himself useful In
every way possible"
well, what then?
"Why, after few moments the
young rascal edged up to me and said,
Then l suppose you're apprenuced to
ma, amt you, dadY"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
County Correspondence.

A number of our farmers and horse
men attended the Holbert horse sale
at Greeley last Thursday.
John Crop and wife visited at Oneida
last Sunday.
Lizzie Moser has been quite i'll with
the quincy the past week but is much
improved now.
Our schools commence next Monday.
Floyd Harvey is busily engaged in
building woven wire fencing for our
farmers. lie has hired boy to assist
him.
Our mail carrier is again driving
his mules after having mode the trip on
horseback for about two weeks. 1t
reminded one of the old circuit riders of
early days.
Lottie Way and Gussie Frentress
were calling on Bertha Rutherford last
Friday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
HOPKINToN.

Merritt Campbell has secured q posi-
tion on daily paper at Redlsnd, Cali
fornia.
Mrs. Thos. Dewald and son, Gilbert,
arrived yesterday moning from Rantoul
Kansas, for visit with friends and re-
latives.
Several young men from Sand Spring
departed this morning for Lehr, North
Dakota. Among those that went were
Garfield Slauson, Fred and Arthur Nc
Vey and Roy Chaplin.
Ross Reed of Manchester is visiting
at the home of E. NJ. Loop.
Mrs. A. G. Smith sr. has been seri-
ously i'll for several days past, the result
of an attack of grip. Her condition is
somewhat improved at this writing and
friends are hoping for an early recovery.
Louis Wheeler and wife, who went
from here to Richter, Kas, about year
ago, are here for visit of couple of
weeks with relatives and numerous old
friends. They are very we'll satisfied
with their new home and are prosper
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Sewer Notice.

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the following
resolutit n Is proposed to be adopted by the
City Council Of the City OF Manchester, Iowa:
Be it resolved by the city council OF the city
of Manchester, Iowa, that 1T Is advisable and
city as follows:
Commencing In the center line of Franklin
Street at point directly west OF the center
of the alley as now located, between lots "a
and 50 in the city Of Manchester. Iowa. and
extending eastward to said alley and along
at he east line of Lots So and IS In said city.
That said sewer be constructed Of first
qualify, vitrified 6 inch sewer tile, with suit.
able man holes, flush tanks. and lateral Y
connectitns, all to be constructed In ac-
cordance with plans and specifications now
plans and specifications are made part
hereof by reference thereto.
That q special assessment not exceeding one
dollar per linear foot be levied against the
abutting property on said proposed sewer. to
aid in the cost Of the construction thereof;
against the property on either side of said
sewer,
You are further notified that said resolu-
lions will be considered for Its passage and
adoption on the eth day Of April 1908 at u
special meeting Of the city council Of Man
bers Of said city, commencing att o'clock p.
NJ. at which time and place the owners of
property admitting on said proposed sewer,
and subject to assessment, and any Others
interested, may appear and mako objections
to said contemplated sewer, and to passage
Dated ~ Manchester lowe. this 18th day OF
March, 1908. 8. A. STEADMAN,
Attest: Mayor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

social meeting will be held at Prof.
Hunts Friday evening, April3
e. R. and q. G. Stone were in Chicago
most of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Wheeler are the
parents of a baby boy born Tuesday,
March "a.
Miss Msude Rimmer took the teach
ers' examination at Manchester Satur-
day.
Mrs. Gustafson is home from visit
with her daughter at Rockford.
Newton Flack is home from Hawk
eye.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Doolittle were in
Greeley, Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Mckee is visiting in Man
chester.
j. c. Barnes and John Stemner of
Strawberry Point are helping to invoice
Lloyd Barnes drug stock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Barnes have
moved into the Mclean house.
Misses Gwen Perkins and Dorine
Corbin have returned to Lenox for the
spring,term.
! Mrs. E. b. Porter and son John were
Strawberry Point visitors last week.
Peter Jakelin had business in Man
chester Saturday.
MI. and Mrs. A. ). Reeder were over
from Earlville Saturday.
Miss ELLA Button is spending her
| vacation at home.
Mrs. Geo. White, Misses Lizzie Beal
and Grace Gleason were shopping in
Manchester Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Marshall and chill
dren were Sunday visitors in town.
The w. F. M. s. meets Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Hunt.
DR.. Harry Bradley of Manchester,
was in town professionally Wednesday.
Miss Allie Cummings was on the
sick list last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Simons are ex-
pected home this week from Carlsbad,
New Mexico.
| Mrs. Myrtle WEIGH was Manchester
visitor Friday.
Truman Gustsfson was at Hawkeye
Friday.
| May Saunders spent vacation week
with her grandmother at Hopkinton.
| The w. @. L. U. meets with Mrs.
Hunt Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Hardy was in town Wednesday,
working in the interest of the Sunday
School.
Mrs. Riley Holdridge suffered stroke
of paralysis Thuraday. DIR. Lindsay
of Manchester is attending her. Hel
many friends hope she may be restored
to health.
Mrs. Will Stoner and daughter, Opal
of Edgewood and Mrs. A. L. Clark snd
daughter, Ruth, of Chicago are here
called by the serious illness Of Mrs
Holdridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Court Moulson hav,
q young son at their home born Thurs.
; day, March 26.
The M. E. Aid Society have tel
cent supper at G. A. R. Hall, Wednes-
day evening, April 1. The proceeds are
to be expended for new song books fol
the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. g. Perkins attended
the funeral of Mrs E. M. Carr at Man
: chester Sunday.
Mrs. Tollerton of Westgate is visit
: ing her daughter, Mrs. Lewis Wheeler
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Life Saving Devices.

Mimicry among butterflies, moths
and other insects would be comic were
it not matter of life or death. Not a
few moths have at the hinder ends Of
their wings black mark and two or
more tails resembling the horns of their
own heads. A veteran in warfare not
seldom has these portions missing, a
proof of the value in having saved his
life. Thus the lizards brittle tail,
which, first attracting the enemy,
comes off at his touch, lets his would
be prey escape. When at bay, crabs
distract the enemy by throwing Off
their claws, and Holsters do the trick
more neatly by selling the enemy with
n claw and then throwing off limb and
enemy. Thus the bushy tail Of the
squirrel is accounted for. There is q
chance of escaping the enemy minus
only mouthful OF fur.
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ing. They will go from here to New
York for further visiting.-Lesder.
sTRAWBERRY PoINT.

Misses Lottie and Belle Smith spent
Sunday with friends in Fayette.
Lee Wing returned home from trip
to Crookston, Mimi, Saturday even
ing.
Misses Anna and Minnie Sherman
left for Edgewood Monday morning.
Lyle Pollard of Thorpe was a guest
of his mother Saturday.
Born, to MIR. and Mrs. John Stringer
Monday, March go, son.
M. II. Liddy was business caller in
Arlington Tuesday,
Miss Lucy Appleby spent Sunday in
Edgewood.
Frank Farwell of Greeley was guest
of friends in this place Tuesday.
Mrs. Platt and little daughter of
Edgewood spent spent Wednesday with
relatives in this place.
Misses Lena and Sarah Sloan returned
home from a few days visit with friends
in Manchester last Thursday.
Misses Blanche and Trix Eaton re-
turned home from few days visit with
relatives in this place.-Mail Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
GREELEY.

L. Wells spent Sunday with his
daughter in Manchester.
Mrs. Winnard and son visited at Mt.
Vernon, last week.
Frank Vaughn is in Minneapolis this
week.
9. G. Tupper has been quite sick for
the past week.
Jacob and Mrs. Moser and children
visited in Strawberry Point on Tuesday.
james and Mrs. Wilson spent Sunday
with their son at Monticello.
George Strong left last Saturday for
Benson, Mimi, where he will take
charge of newspaper office.
Sheriff Fishel was here Tuesday on
business connected with this term of
court
N. Griffith, Sam Way and Chas. Way
went to Lamont Tuesday and assisted
in organizing camp of the Odd Fell
io1s.
Mrs. John Llllibridge returned on
Tuesday with her son who underwent
an operation at Iowa City. The little
fellow is gaining rapidly.
G. IL. Edmonds of Iona, was q guest
of Il. II. Moody this week. Messrs.
Moody and Edmonds are interested in
some Dakota land bargains.
Rev, Dawson has just concluded a
meeting at Thorpe, during which II
were added to the Methodist church.
Mr.. Dawson is the best liked minister
that has had charge of this church for
years.
1t has been aecertained, we are sorry
to say, that Josie Martindale is suffer
ing from tuberculosis The physicians
ere certain that if she is given q change
of climate that cure Will result. 1t is
hoped that such is true.
| Last week James Corell suffered a
stroke of paralysis at his home in May
nard and now lies in most helpless
condition. He will be removed to this
city as soon as he is able to travel. His
many friends are in hopes that the at
tack may not be serious. Home Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
cOLEsBURG.

1t seems to be in order, this season to
commence our correspondence with
some reference to the mud and con-
dition of the roads. The roads are so
bad that, the milk haulers have ceased
to haul, and each patron brings his own.
Should you doubt our statement, ask
w II. Bush in relation thereto.
Mr.. George Bloom, of Winthrop,
made his sister, Mrs. A. L. lands, a
two or three days visit last week.
Mr.. F. A. Grimes, who was in the
south, looking after his vested interests
there, escaped the perils of fire and
food and returned home last week,
Tuesday.
WIN. Gore and Miss May Nichols
were married last Wednesday, Justice
A. M, Rea officiating.
The Colesburg pottery started its
machinery last week, and henceforth
will exert its utmost endeavors to sup
ply Its many patrons promptly, which
it has been unable to do heretofore,
being thousands of pieces behind.
Hold Mallory, the assessor of Mallory
township, was in our city last week.
We object to being assessed in two town
ships, it is as much as we can do to
live in one.
There has been quite good run of
maple sap for few days past, and
considerable syrup has been made.
Owing to the paucity of news, it
seems too bad to intlict upon you SO
insignificant correspondence, but the
possibility that some item may interest
some one Is our excuse,
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ome one is our excuse.
BAILEY,s FORD.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. s. Bants attended
the wedding anniversary at Joe Kinney's
Monday.
Clair Lillibridge was calling at the
home of his brother Jay one day last
week.
VIM. Easter had business in Man
chester Tuesday of last week.
Orman Hartman sold his ponies to
Merit Boomer Of Plpestone, MINI.
2. Jakelin and S. Shaw were in Man
chester one day last week.
The friends of Mrs. Chambers will
be pleased to hear that she is SO far
recovered as to be able to sit up part of
the time.
jay L. Lillibridge and j. W. Hart
man went to Manchester last Thursday
to consult DR.. Bradley.
Mrs. VIM. Raster and daughter lola
were shopping in Manchester last Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Smith are visiting
at the home of the latter's father Mr..
Cyrus Beebe.
JIG. Daker and Loren Elledge had
business with Beels Bros. last Thurs
day.
j. w. Hartman and G. b. Davis
were in Delhi last Friday.
Mrs. Jerry Raster visited her parents
MIR. and Mrs. d. j. Paris Thursday of
last week.
Mrs. Ed. Shepherd visited her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John N. Smith one day
last week.
Mr. and Mrs, Jerry Raster were shop
ping ifssss Fer one day last week
We notice il12ast weeks issue of the
Earlville Phoenix, that at recent
meeting of Crescent Rebekah lodge OF
Manchester the Greeley, Manchester
and Delhi Rebekah's were to compete
for prize. If this WAS the case, Cres-
ent lodge of Manchester failed to state
it that way in its invitation to Silver
Lake Rebekah Lodge of Delhi. Silver
Lake Lodge was merely invited to as.
sist in initiating six candidates into
Crescent Lodge, the prize part was moi
mentioned,