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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
THIS A DAY OF SPECIALISTS.
BY Arthur }. Bafour. English Premier.

l think we all sometimes envy the
lot of those happy people who lived at
a time when it was within the capacity
of any single individual to master
without any undue effort the whole
compass of human learning and Of
human knowledge.
That day has now passed. What will
1t be in some generations hence? l
am almost glad that l shall not live
to see that day-a day at which sup
pose the specialist will have an enor-
nous and almost unutterable contempt
for the generalization the philosopher
or the generalizer who attempts to
bring within the compass of one sur
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
He slashcd His own Neck.

John Weber tried to kill himself on
the platform of the Mediapolis station by
slashing his throat with II rusty jack
knife. After he had butchered himself
frightfully and was nearly dead from loss
of blood he was discovered by the night
operator. Physicians were summoned,
who sewcd his neck together and the man
was taken to the county Jail. Weber
was out of his mind
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
Iowa Leads in Rural Mai, routes

According to the last reports from the
Postoffice Department ut Washington,
Iowa leads all the States rs to number
of rural mail routes and carriers. The
present number is 1.21G. On Oct Is last
the number was 1902. as against 93S
for Illinois, ST. for Indiana. $50 for
Ohio, 800 for New York and 3S2 for
Minnesota. The facts MS now brought
out by reports are that Iowa has over
10 per cent of the rural mail routes and
carriers in the entire United States. Since
October. Iowa has had 12l new routes cs-
tablished
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

Il. \. Marston. an ex-convict and fine
singer, was arrested nj Slmeyrille and
taken to lama, where he is wanted on
n charge of attempting to pass forged
draft. He was arranging to hold y re-
vival meeting when arrested. Recently
he gained the confidence of Mr.. Coburn,
an evangelist, and soon led the singing
at st. Paul's Church III Cedar Rapids.
He claimed to have a 4,o0Qfcre plants
ton in the South, for which he was try
ing to secure the services of preacher,
n school teacher and numerous foremen.
When he was exposed he left town.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

Judge Mcpherson of the federal court
at Council Bluffs practically dismissed
the claims of the Iowa creditors of the
Elgin Creamery Company. The 5000
Iowa creditors of the concern had agreed
with the company that patrons who fur
nished milk or cream should receive 40
cents on the dollar of their claims while
those who had claims for hauling the
supplies should receive 100 cents on the
dollar The patron and hauler are prac-
tically one and the same party and the
settlement is considered victory for
the creditors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

PERS = sf1iE PHx1PIl.


Indifference his absolute independence that draws
the magnet draws needless
Inc WOMAN who wishes to be fascinating, there
lore casts aside her herself
primarily III subjects other study attracting
opposite ssN Let her be domestic and useful, with IN
aNlaual1ty of her method striking herself
"thout the assistance of those about her
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

The child born in the United States
a hundred years hence will live longer
than the child born in 1900. That is
to say, his chances of greater longev-
ity will be assured under normal con-
ditions Of birth and living. This does
not interest the youngsters born in
1900 or those born in 1860, but 1t is
the most important fact disclosed by
the vital statistics Of the twelfth cen
sus. 1t shows that the average length
Of life in the United States is slowly
but steadily increasing. Ten years ago
the average length of life was thirty
one years, while the last census shows
1T to be thirty-two. This mcans-if
the same rate Of increase is maintain
ed-that the average length of life in
the year 1000 will be forty-two years.
and, incidentally Of course, the mum.
Der of centenarians, as well as those
who pass the scriptural milestone of
threescore and ten, will be greatly in
creased. While this advance of one
year in length of life in decade NAV
strike the ordinary individual as very
slow progress If he will only keen in
mind the littleness of century when
it comes to measuring the age of the
human race he will find himself grow
Ing very skeptical as to whether such
a rapid increase can be maintained,
Much less significance attaches to the
figures giving the number of centen-
arians in this country III 1900, for an
occasional centenarian may be found
in localities that appear to present few
conditions favorable to longevity. The
Important conclusion to be drawn
from the vital statistics is that the
conditions of life, including n wider
observance Of hygienic and sanitary
laws, are growing more favorable to
longevity of the American people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
IRON TOMB IN WHICH
ITS INVENTOR RESTS,

In the vault which he invented and
built as safeguard against prema-
ture burial rests John NJ. Pursel, who
died recently at Williamsport, Pa.
While the widow and other mourners
stood about the quaint wall of ma
sorry the pall-bearers showed the cof-
fin into an iron compartment just
large enough to receive it. The coffin
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

Advertisements signed by Shanghai
chinaman which have recently appear
ed in some Of our American periodicals
have a quaint, delightful flavor of that
wisdom which is worldwide. 81 want
smart youth sell my Chinese curios,"
announces the Shanghai man. IF he
catch much business, he earn many
cash." This is worthy or Ben Frank
lin himself. To be sure, Franklin
would have used different words, but
he could not have stated the fact more
cOnciSely
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

A man who had lived by begging,
who had slept in ash barrels, and
whose clothes We're the CASTOR gar
ments Of other people, died in Toron-
to the other day, leaving 100000 in
cash. This proves conclusively that it
can't be taken along.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

DR.. Lorenz says he is going to work
only BALI the time after he is so years
old. DR.. Lorenz isn't working on a
railroad. If he were he might be glad
to have chance to work even quar-
ter of the time after he has had his
fiftieth birthday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
Attempted Suicide Near Blockton.

Turner Black. a farmer living five
miles south of Blockton. attempted sui
eide. He had been having trouble with
his wife for two or three days. Late in
the evening he secured a razor and de-
clared his intention to cut his own throat.
He changed his mind, and going TO the
barn secured rope and hung himself i'll
an apple tree. A nearby neighbor dis
covered him in the act and rushed over
and cut the rope before strangulation
occurred. DR.. A. u. King was called by
telephone, and after administering MI
opiate, succeeded in quieting Black. Mr..
Black is subject to fits Of dependency.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

Although the photographers are aware
that the name of the new French min
lister to Venezuela is Weiner, none of
them has vet suggested that he is
probably the Wurst.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

How he came to get
the job is interest,
ing. About Il yeal
and a half ago the
Siamese minister at
" a S Ii ! II 6 t o n re-
ceived an official
note from Chula.
longkorn asking fol
nm American sani'
tary engineer to put
his capital, Bang
,nl- I'm conito,v CON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

After China and India the order of
the more populous countries of the
world is: European Russia, 100000
600; United States 100000: Ger
many. 56,0o0,00o; Austria, 100000;
Japan, 43,000O0O; United Kingdom,
41,O00,0O0. In all these countries cx-
cept the United States the increase
from decade to decade is for the most
part from the native stock. OF the
United States 1t is said that its popu-
lation would decline If it We're not for
immigration, and this fact or assump-
ton is treated in quite an alarming
style by ]. Weston. writer for the
Nineteenth Century, whose article is
entitled "The Weak Spot in the Amer
lean Republic" Mr.. Weston appeals
to statistics to show that in Massachu-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
CHARACTER IN HANDWRITING.
BY H. J. Kinsley, HANDWRITING Expert

In the last quarter Of n century the
identification of individuals by means
of their handwriting has been used
more and more in criminal as well as
civil cases in the courts. Through the
handwriting of the individual will shine
his personality as in no other thing he
does. 1t is more personal ofttimes than
the person himself; as frequently-in
fact, nearly always-there is less change
in the handwriting from year to year
than in the features of the individual.
And where changes in the handwriting
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
A Simple Suggestion.

Eyes, he built cannon in accord
ance with the principles of his invcn
ton and IT cost Il great deal of money!
81 want to know"
at did. And when it was all don,
he didn't have money enough to fire
IT,"
Money to fire it. Gee whi:, but tia,
seems awful extravagant! Why didn't
he touch it Off with Il match ?"-Cleye.
land Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

Just as the Pacific cable is being laid
Marconi has fixed things so that cables
are not needed. Why couldn't he have
made his plans public little earlier?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
QUAINT FURNISHING FOR A HALL

The setee table illustrated individuality and would
ind fitting
course
square pillows have air of substantial keeping
simple pleasing
accompaniment fulfilling
po the
TWO background
as Squire Garden
hpg make
charm rendering essentially lvae The effectively
table,
in the which be
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

The cake walk has been exported to
Paris, and, like many California wines
will doubtless be imported after little
as the genuine French article. They
call 1t the danse du gateau.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

An Ann Arbor professor has discover
ed seven new posons. The old favor
ties, however will still continue in de-
mand, and answer all legitimate and
llegitimate purposes of destruction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
Destructive 1slaze at Malvern.

Fire, supposed to have been caused by
defective light wires, damaged Beattie's
dry goods store at Malvern to tho extent
of $4,000; partially insured. The wind
was blowing sixty miles an hour and the
flames were with difficulty kept from
spreading.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
CAUSES OF AMERICAN PROGRESS.
BY Or. c. Doenges. Professor III Aanau.

ny DIT. e D0eHgeS, PF07cSSoF TT HHHdu.
wherein lies the secret of American success?
Ihere are undoubtedly many causes which have
LED to the marvellous development of that country.
young and energetic race of people of strong
vitality took possession of the enormous resources
OF virgin continent, fifteen times the area Of
Germany. The people who left the old continent
TO ind new homes in America We're by no means
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

After woman has had her thirty.
fifth birthday she worries more over
getting bank account than she does
about meeting her fate"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
SANITARY HEAD OF SIAM.

This young American is Edwin P.
Osgood, engineer in chief of the sani.
tary department for his royal highness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

In Il campaign of education it is
often difficult 10 distinguish between
pedagogues and demagosues,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

"Mr. Carnegie is much better, isn't
heT
Yes, he sat up the other morning
and seemed to take a keen interest in
life."
"Has he taken any cxercise:"
Yes. He gave away two libraries
and a church organ before breakfas,
MISUNDERSTANDING Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

It's wonderful how easy it is for a
small man to swallow his anger when
the other fellow happens to be a
heavyweight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

the world, she has greater influence the SEX
Be that it womans attractiveness is not regu
lated by her age, her beauty her powers draw adj
mirers for in the latter her Fascination is long
lasting. 1t often happens that the plain girl is the
ractive. The most brilliantly gowned woman, however
beautiful she may be- does not necessarily possess
greater attractions. She is admired might admire
beautiful picture but she is not the girl who the
affections The clever woman is admired in the way
She be intellectual and clever but she always
y. The feels that he has to look up her. and n
man hates to look up to
What then, is the magical thing that makes one woman
Infinitely fascinating than another and draws the on
pose sex in whatever sphere she might call
1t individuality, others might term 1t her personality but it
is really her attitude OF mind 1t is those when
woman is most Indifferent, Independent most her
SELF 1T is when she is making least effort SO that she
is most attractive Some are born with this cain,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

A. d. BAlfooi. Ney and one view the general results
of human knowledge and where the generazer will him
self feel lost in the of knowledge the detail
which will meet the student in every branch of knowledge
who really intends to master its secrets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
The Very Man,

Jaggles-Military experts are rather
disappointed in regard 10 the destruc.
tiveness of modern engines of war.
Waggles-Why don't they hire the
inventor of the toy -pistol to get up
something on large scale?-New Yorl,
Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

Sir William Kingston says there is
danger in the surgeons knife. We
have for some time suspected as much.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

A dealer in old iron may know moth
Ing of prize fights, vet he's familiar
with scraps.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
IOWA.

II you would be man of mark let
the tattoo artist get his work in on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

Sitting Bulls son now stands on a
western railroad embankment as the
motive power Of shovel. In the long
run the spade is mightier than the
tomahawk,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

gether and take quite small library
OH board TO while away their idle
hours.
almost any sort of story sells we'll
All that the sailors ask is something to
interest them, and they don't bother
about style or the authors name, So I
can sell here heaps of books that would
be dead stock around Broadway, even
il We're allowed to Deddle thoren
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
WHEN is A WOMAN MOST Ar1RAcrlytq


When does woman reach the height OF her
attractiveness is a question which has puzzled the
opposite sex for ages. and even now male opinion
is strangely diverse upon the subject. AS a
matter Of fact, it depends as much upon the man
as upon the woman. Some men think that a girl
of is is without comparison, others that she pos
sesses the most charms at %, while others again
nver that 1T IS when she hns trninnl herself To
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

| darkness.
| The management of the Burlington
system has decided upon improvements
for 1903 which will cost at least So OOO,-
600. Considerable portion of this sum is
TO be spent in getting ready for track
elevation i'll Chicago. The most mpor-
tant work will be on the Burlington pro.
| per in the State of Iowa, and largely
west of Creston. The work will involve
4 the abandonment of between thirty and
| forty miles of old track between Red
Oak and the Missouri river This sec
| ton is full of curves, which will be
Strengthened by the building of consid-
cradle new track.
Five new buildings, n science hall, H.
brary, academy, literary hall and recita-
ton hail. costing in the aggregate $780,
900, will be built at Fairfield us an addi-
ton to Parsons College.
A company has been formed Mt Mar
7shalltown, capitalized at $4,000. to erect
an artificial ice plant. 1t will be in OPP
Grafton by May l., and be the largest
| plant of its kind in the State.
Because Rev. Cornelius Hoover. n re-
tired Council Bluffs minister, secured
from the county overseer n load of wood
for tenant, widow who had been i'll,
the latter had her landlord arrested for
obtaining goods under false pretenses.
| The woman objected to the charity.
Charles Anderson of Cumberland was
found dead in his bed in the Atlantic
Hotel ut Davenport, with an empty luud-
anum bottle beside him. a coroner's
1 jury decided lie committed suicide, but
| tho nnuSa 10 unl;nnwn An unoauhod
draft for 500 on the Bank of Cumber-
land was among the papers in his pock
cts.
John Nido prominent Swedish resi-
dent, shot and killed himself at his home
in Rockford. He was associated with
John Nelson at the time the latter In
vented the knitting machine, and was
interested with him in number of his
patents. Pour health is believed to have
led to his suicide.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-07

Each year the burden OF Chicago
landlords is added to by The sale OF
1000 parrots to fiat dwellers. and tine
demand is increasing rapidly The
birds are usually brought to this coun-
try from Cuba. Mexico and Africa by
sailing vessels the slow voyage grad
ualiy accustoming them to the climate
Any good parrot should say word OF
two at three months Of age, and at
the end Of a year should pick up ex-
pressions readily So common have
they become that unless a varied yo-
cabulary is used they are seldom no
uced. Where there was formerly one
dealer in domestic pets. who sold par
rots. there are now a dozen. This
alone will give an idea Of the increased
demand for these birds. Chicago Trib-
unq
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-07
D. R. NELSON WINS.
Names Terms on Which he will Re-
turn From San FrBncisco.

David R. Nelson, the Coteyville
attorney who was taken in custody
at San Francisco for the sheriff OF
Montgomery county. who sent in
formation that Nelson was wanted
on a charge of accessory to muir
der. was released Saturday by
Judge Dunno. Nelson was taken
before Dunno on writ of habeas
corpus. and be gave Nelson bis
freedom because the papers from
the governor Of Kansas were IN
sufficient. He was Immediately
rearrested by Under-Sberiff Paxon
aud taken before another court.
This court also discharged him
and second time he was rearrest-
ed by Paxon and as promptly dis
charged. Nelson immediately
wired to Okland and wired 10 Cbas.
kiOehr, one OF his Dondsmen AZ
CotfeyVille, that he was at liberty
and would come back to Kansas
on certain conditions. Paxon also
wired that it was the last resort
and that the conditions had better
be accepted. Kloebr wired back
Saturday morning that the condl-
tions were accepted. Under the
conditions, Nelson agrees to return
with Paxon, not as prisoner but
AZ a gentleman. No ehackles or
hancufis are to be used. He is to
be brought to CoffeyVille, not to
Independence, and his old bonds
men are to sipp bond for him to
appear at the December term Of
court He is rot to see a jail. The
bondsmeu have agreed TO the
terms
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-07

@ The best thug In the dramatic line
which will appear here this season Is
Gus Sdu and Fred D. Fowler's produc-
tion Of Circumstsntial Evidence Peo-
pie who are fortunate enough to get
seats will have a rare dramatic
feast. % "a
The press in all our neighoorlng
cities speak IN The highest terms of
praise OF Sun s. Fowler's production
OF Circumstantial Evidence. judging
from the tremendous business 10 mas
been doing 10 other cities we are SAFE
ia predicting an Overlooking house
here. Iu order to secure good seats
patrons should buy them early. 50 "a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-07
Thousand Dollars Worth Of ooot

A. H. Thurnes, a well known coal op-
orator of Buffalo, o., writes II have
been afflicted with kidney and bladder
trouble for years, passing gravel or stones
with excrrciating pain. got no relief
from medicines until 1 began taking
Folev's Kidney Cure, then the result was
surprising. A few doses started the
brick dust like fine stones and now |
have no pain across my Kidneys and l
feel ike new man. It has done me a
$1,000 worth or good Peoples drug
store uW
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-07
WANTS.
LOCAL NOTES

Some real estate changing haads-
window glass and paint a. Fore
mans 45tf
Full line Of r. f. o. G can goods at
GarrlsOn's.
W. e. Halsell vent TO Oklahoma
yesterday.
l handle an kinds 10 feed. Give me
trial F. @. Cowau. 5tf
For high grade work see Walker
the painter VI
James Leforce went to Hayden on
business today.
II Walker hangs your paper it is
well done. u
Painting, paperhanging and high
grade wood finish. Walker. "
The southbound Katy dyer was five
hours late today.
Elgin Creamery butter and White
House coffee al GaFrison's