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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

Study carefully the temperament and
tastes Of your children. that you may
put before each the suggestions that
will best arouse within him his own,
constructive, beauty making powers.
Let nothing be said before the little
one that will not bear repeating and
nothing done that may not be initiated,
'eThe greatest characteristic of early
childhood is the power of imitation"
says Professor Elmer Gates.
Not sight, sound or condition es-
capes the watchful eye of bright, &c
tive child, and to put into expression
every new thought or fascinating men
tal picture, whether good or bad, is an
irresistible instinct. This is why sto-
ries, amusements. pictures and every
thing that feeds child's mind should
be suggestive Of only that which would
place beautiful and happy pictures be-
fore his mental vision.
OF the grandeur, beauty and joy in
the world seek in some simple manner
to make the little children conscious
and TINT they, too. in q way are inlets,
great or small, of what they see, hear,
taste or feel.--Mind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

The common custom of using rush
mats under hot dishes US a protection
to the polished wood does not appeal
to a housewife as giving an air of
daintiness to a prettily set dining ta-
BILE, and we suggest pretty idea for
table mats.s Cut round or oblong
piece Of linen the size desired and en-
broider with sprays of flowers or
conventional design; then cut two
pieces half as large for the underside.
Place the two straight edges together,
which should be on; the selvage at the
middle across the center. When placed
in this manner, they IRE the size Of the
upper piece, and both should be basted
together and n scallop worked around
the edge through the top and under
side. Now you have a mat with an
opening in the center, into which you
can slip piece of asbestus cut the
shape Of the linen, only a trife small
6er. When the mat needs laundering,
slip out the asbestus and launder same
as doilies.- Martha Manning In Pilgrim.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14


At il, party given last winter in
western city. says an exchange. was. a
-bashful cowboy who bad not been Ia
civilized society for several years. He
was n good looking fellow, and one OF
the young ladies present kindly took IN
interestsin him and tried to make him
feel at eise. He fell desperately in
love MT once, and the hostess, noticing
this. encouraged him ali she could. On
leaving the house the young lady who
had taken n friendly interest in tho
cowboy forgot her overshoes. and the
hostess told the young Lochinvar from
the plains that he might return them to
the girl If he wished. The herder
leaped ut the chance and presented
himself in due time at the young lady's
house. She was surprised to SEQ him,
but greeted him cordially.
You forgot your overshoes last
night" he said, awkwardly handing
her the package.
She. thanked him. and opened It,
why, there's only one oyershoe helcFt
she exclaimed.
Eyes, Miss ~ said the blushine cow
boy earnestly. sri bring round the
other one tomorrow. only wish, my
dear miss, that you were centiped!''
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
THE HOME DOCTOR.

Z 81 Il i j.
A day or two's abstinence from solid
food aids the system to throw Off a
cold
Cloths (flanneD wrung from hot wa
ter often relieve neuralgia and other
severe pains.
II hiccoughs do not yield to the usual
remedy Of drinking water very slowly,
take a small piece Of sugar and dis
solve 1t gradually on the tongue.
Heartburn cnn be Immediately got
rid of by taking cream of tartar, about
half teasroonfui in half glass Of
water. Itlnilkes a pleasant effevescent
drink, cooling 10 the blood.
The best treatment for bruise is an
immediate application of hot fomenta-
tons; after that witch hazel, vinegar
and hot water or alcohol and water,
put on with n bandage and often inois-
tened.
Sprains require prompt treatment.
Immediately on receiving the injury
battle the part in water as hot as can
be borne and then swathe in COM
presses Of witch hazel, changing us
each Becomes dry.
There is nothing SO good as turpen-
tine for bruise OF, cut. 1t will smart
for moment, but takes out every par
ticle Of soreness in an incredibly short
time. Wet cloth and bind on and
keep 1t wet. Witch hazel is good also,
but the tulpentine Is best
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

Be Moderate

A great writer tells US that .'modera.
ton is the lnsepnrable companion Of
wisdom" and another writer says,
Moderation is tlp sillsen string rum
ming through the pearl chain of all
virtues" When we try to do too many
things ut once we. IRE uniting our
selves for that practical usefulness
which holds no overcrowded state of
affairs. She is wise woman who reg
ulates her life to take upon herself
no more duties than she can attend
to properly and successfully. She not
only saves her health and her strength,
but her work is satisfactory and her
pleasures, though few, are thoroughly
enjoyed. Indeed, there is no greater
blessing than well regulated life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

Threadneedle street is corruption of
Thridenal street. meaning the third
street from "Chepesyde" to the great
thoroughfare from London bridge to
"Bushop Gate" Consisting of New
Fyshe streate and Bushop Gate streate,
Anglo Saxon, thridda, third. Another
etymology is Thrig-necdle (three needle
street,, from the three needles which
the Needle Makers company bore in.
their arms. 1t Sbegins at the Mansion
House, and therefore the Bank of Eng
land stands In 1t. The directors of the
Bank Of England were called .'the old
lady in Threadneedle street" by Will
liam Goblet because, like Mrs. Par
tington, they tried with their broom to
keep back the Atlantic waves Of ma
tional progress. After giving the FORE
going, Brewer notes the following ex-
tract from Dickens "Dr. Marigold:"
"a silver curl paper that myself took
off the shining locks of the ever beau:
tiful old lady of Threadneedie street"
Ia bank note).
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
Foilins a Fakfr.

f A story used to be told at Cairo of
Sir I,ichord Owen during one of his
sojourns ia Egypt. The great natural
list was seated in the shade.on the We
randn Mt shcppeard's hotel when the
inevitable snake charmer came to him
and produced from his bag a lively
specimen of the horned asp the deadly
cerastes. The professor gazed and,
nothing dauntcd. stopped and plucked
the horns from the head of the reptile
wriggling at his feet, remarking to a
bystnnder that the man would prob
ably think twice before trying to palm
off upon amy one else q harmless snake
as cerastes by the mid of n couple of
fish bones. With anybody else the
charmer would probably have succeed
ed. He had tried 1t on the wrong man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
To Preserve Brushes.

/ Good hairbrushes IRE costly items,
and way to keep the bristies stiff and
clean for years Is worth knowing. A
Russian coiffeur gives this recipe:
Have ready two basins; put Il lump of
soda the size of a walnut in one and
three parts fill 1t with boiling water.
The other basin should be three parts
filed with water as cold as you can get
1T, to which you have added sufficient
lemon juice or good white vinegar to
give 1t noticeably acid taste. Shake
the bristles of the brush well up and
down in the boiling water till they are
clean, then at once rinse them thor.
oughly in the cold water and stand
them up to dry In the mir or In warm
place. but not too near the fire. OF
course the backs of the brushes must
not be wet
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

and they knew without locking that
she was coming to their MD, while
as close on the other; side the intermi.
nable siren of the Patrol worked the
general din up and down the shrieking
gamut.
"Eddie!" called Peterman cajolingly
during the intervals of comparative
quiet. eddie! Pull it, That's good
boy"
"Goin' to circus next week. Gimme
8 cents?' replied Eddie vacantly.
Eyes. I'll take You to the circus.
And, see-here's 5 cents for you Pull
It Pull that big stick. Five cents,
Eddie; cents"
For Gods sake, Petey, old man,
don't do it! 1t won't help any" called
Swainley entreatingly.
But the look in Peterman's eyes
showed that nothing short of physical
restraint would keep him from his
purpose. He was there to ameliorate
the condition. Of those idiots.
"Pull it, Eddie; pull the stickp' he
called repeatedly.
give cents" muttered Eddie dubi-
ously. He had been asking for SO
cents" all of his life, and he had re-
ceived many promises. Now, for the
first time, he hesitated between an
order and the impulse to obey. Peter
man actually hurled a coin at him, but
the aim was short, and 1t fell into the
water. But this did not disconcert
Eddie. Five cents" was to him only
o name. He never had seen coin in
hts life.
The ppw of the police boat moved IN
beside the Refuge, and its captain, re-
yolyer In hand, threatened to shoot Pc
1 terman II he was not instantly silent.
But the peril Of the situation was now
centered not in Peterman, but in Ed
die, who had passed the period of
promises and on whose slow rolling
brain the meaning Of Peterman's re-
quest was beginning to dawn. He
gazed blankly at the lever. He even
fingered 1t cautiously. He might sud-
denly draw 1t forward at any moment.
Back Of him the idiots tramped OF
/, stood in groups, pointing and leering at
the lighted boats drawing nearer and
nearer.
1t seemed to~the anxious men on the
Wanderer that the black moat between
the bouts would never be closed Only
one thing in all the world seemed to
move slower, and that was the thought
impulse Of the idiot brain. Jameson
who was coolest, said afterward that
during the long interval Ut was fully
half minute) he formulated the plan
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

An uncultivated Boer, who had heard
of banks, determined to take some Of
his savings to one Of these places.
With this object in view, according to
a London paper, he Travelled to Cape
Town, found bank, and handed In his
cash to the clerk. who in return gave
him II handbook. "How much do you
charge for taking care of my money! 2"
asked the Boer. The clerk smiled and
said. 1--WE don't charge, but will give
you money for taking care of It" LET
me have it back at once" said the
Boer. II always thought you British
rascals were dishonest. Now I am
sure Of It."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
Glove Cases.

Glove cases are very useful indeed,
serving to keep gloves separate from
other things, and If well embroidered
they are ornamental Us well. Sachets
or cases for gloves. are preferable to
boxes, especially to those who move
about good deal. as they take, much
less room in packing. A glove case
can be made of art linen, Roman satin,
silk, etc, and should be long enough to
take ordinary four button gloves easily,
and IL you put division in 1t the re-
suit will be good. A division is made
lengthwise and consists of u doubled
piece of silk used for lining. This per-
mits Of the separation of white from
colored gloves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
Mas 1Alice Q. rletcher.

Miss Alice 9. Fletcher, now connect
ed with the bureau Of ethnology, is
president Of the Anthrop biological soci-
ETY. Of Washington. 1t was she who
several years ago devised system for
loaning small sums of money to aid
Indians to buy land and build houses
for themselves. A lifelong student Of
aboriginal languages, poetry, music
and customs. her latest work on Indian
music and poetry will outlive the In
dfans themselves and give. future gen
crations an idea of what their music
and poetry were like - Washington
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
Not very Ear WRONG.

I In one Of the public schools on one
occasion, while an examination was in
progress in one of the eighth grade
classes, the teacher inquired Of one Of
the sweet girl pupils:
What form Of government have we
in the District of Columbian
The pupil hesitated an instant Re
calling that the district commissioners
had been busy making addresses at the
several commencements then in prog
ress, she explained In true schoolgirl
style:
In the District Of Columbia we have
an oratorical form Of government. y" ~
Philadelphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
" haze III IN Nth her, captasni,

OF a monograph to discuss the probable
speed Of an impulse which from the
brain Of an imbecile might start to In
fuence his finger tips. The superin-
tendent in whom the tension was
greatest because his whole political fu-
ture depended on the pulling Of that
lever. laughed gleefully and perpetrat-
cd joke which no one appreciated
just then, but which has come since to
be regarded us the most remarkable
wittcism In the history of Randall's
island.
But finally the swell rocked the two
boats together, 80 that Swainley was
able to make flying leap at the rail
of the tossing scow. He landed safely
and then, crouching, moved swiftly and
stealthily toward Eddie Apple. One of
the poor creatures on board got down
on his hands and knees and followed
after, hooking him, to the delight OF
the others, who laughed loudly at the
queer performance. AS Swainley neared
him Eddie Apple seemed suddenly to
be filled with final resolve. The I'm
pulse had reached his finger tips. His
body Strengthened, and he clutched the.
bar and pulled just US Swainley, with a .
half scream. half curse, threw himself
at 1t and held It rigid
On the way back to the city Peter
man exhibited almost no trace Of men,
tai arrangement. He did not even chafe
under the restraint imposed upon him
In the cabin of tho Patrol. He regard
ed his captors almost with amusement,
the exact expression one might assume
toward the rage Of d willful child who
insists upon plucking the gas flame
from Its burner. He merely deepened
the expression Of his face at each of
their many questions. Once only did
he reply, and that was when Swainley
made an exultant remark about the
saving Of the idiots.
Saved themr be cried. YES, you
saved them-for what7 Every morning
of their lives the poor devils eat bread
and milk; every noon they eat stew;
every evening they eat bread and milk
agatp-8 6o times year. Think OF IT.
always the same, day In, day out. never
any change. Some Of the older ones
have been doing It for sixty long years;
some OF the younger ones can expect
to do 1t for sixty yenrs longer. Beyond
that 1t is all sleep and drivel Yes, In
deed, you have saved them, Your he
roic effort In their behalf has placed
the crown Of long life on their heads.
It is distinction which will probably
remain to remind you of your great
work as long as you i've"
There was little said after that, but
as the steamers painted slowly home.
ward under the stars the unnnimity Of
thought was almost II not quite tele-
pathic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Twice each month, on specific dates. the I'LL.
nois Central will sell at greatly reduced rate
from points op Its line north Of Cairo. roundtrip
tain points on or reached by its lines in Ken.
lucky, Tennesseee, Mississippi, Louisiana and
Alab anna. Also to certain points West and
Southwest In Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas Oklahoma
and Indian Territory. Particulars Of your Ill
snois CentralaRents. N
describing the advantages and resources O the
South, address ]. F. Merry, A. g. p, A., l. G. r.
r., Dubuque, Iowa. For Information regard
issippi. address g. 7. Skene, Land Commissioner
Y. 4 NJ. v. R. r Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

neatly finished with panels in which
the rejected drawers were utilized, and
the whole carefully dressed over and
polished When new handles of colo
NAL design were added to the remain
ing drawer and the seat piled with
gay cushions, an exceedingly attractive
settle with a convenient receptacle for
wraps and parasols was the result.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
FARM LANDS!

If you gre looking for . home or an.
Investment, do not forget that the best
farm lands IN the Northwest are along
the line of The Minneapolis & ST.
Louis II Il. where crop failures are uI-
known. Good soil, good climate, good
people there Farm values are rising.
rapidly and the time to buy is NOW.
Low excursion rates from point on
Iowa Central and Minneapolis Il ST.
Louis Railroads, II you wish to insee-
tigate. For particulars address,
A. Ii. QUITS,
G. PA, Ia. Cent, and NJ IS 81. u. r. r.
2otr Minneapolis MIMI
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
QUILTING nm Old nurean.

Some genius recently made piece Of
hall furniture out Of IN old mahogany
bureau, one of those with handsome
carved logs terminating In claw feet
The top and interior, with the excep.
ton Of the deep bottom drawer, had
been removed. This drawer was cove
cred with hinged lid and served for
the seat. The inside Of the was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
paper or cloth sprinkled with salt. Wax
the iron again before putting 1t away,
for the little film of wax will prevent
the formation of rust.


II linoieum is losing Its freshness 1t
may be restored and made to last twice
as long. Melt little ordinary glue I'M
a pint of water. AT night have the
linoleum clean and dry, go-oycr it with
a flannel cloth dipped in the glue water
and by morning 1t will have fine, hard
gloss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
Used the whole Book.

"That count" sold Miss Baltimore,
twill never do for me. He is too waste
full and proiligate in his habits.''
why, what. has he done nowY' ask
ed her friend.
Done! Why. he had the nerve to
write his full name. titles and adj
dresses in my autograph albunn-Bal
tmore News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

Won't 1t be splendid when we can
talk to the people Of Mnrs?" exclaimed
Mr.. Meekton's wife.
Mr.. Meekton reused himself from his
semidoze and exclaimed:
What's the matter, Henrletta2 You
haven't got I'LL through with the people
Of this earth. have you2"-Washington
Stnr. IA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
IfIt Only Were.

AFTER all. my friend" said the NOR
allst, life Is but dream"
Not much 1t amt" snorted the hard
beaded man I'm nearly every dream
! ever had ! was gettin' more money
than knew what to do with. H-Phila-
6elphia Public Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

Rusty tiatirons can be made clean
and as smooth as glass by the use of
and salt. Tie a lump of wax
IN 9 y.iece of cloth and keep 1t for the
puEEose. When the iron is hot rub 1t
wat the wax and then scour with
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
HIS choice.

HIS Choice.
What kind Of breakfast food do you
preferi" asked the landlady of the new
boarder.
FLANNEL cakes and pure maple sirup,
buttered toast, ham and eggs and cofsS
fee" replied the young man. who had
his appetite with him. Detroit Free
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
Aslsing For Her Hand.

He-Now, If only had three hands
could get through life SO much better.
She-Well:
He II was just wondering II you:
wouldn't give me one Of yours.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
Through Sleeping Gar from Chicago
toJaoksonville, Fla, via

Commencing Sunday January II,
1908, q through sleeping car from CHI
cago to Jacksonville, Els, will be run
on the Illinois Central Dixie Flyer,
leaving Chicago at 8 80 p. m, daily Wis
Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta. g
2tf Fl. G.. PIERCE, Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
Ohio and Indiana Home visitors Ex-


VHiV 6UU 1uUtNu6 11UIu6 VIbILUEB 6x--
cursions.
On Sept l, 8, 10 and Oct 8, the Iowa
Central will run their annual 9 Home
Visitors Excursions" to Ohio aud IE-s
diana. Tickets will be on Sale on above
dates of sale. For rates and details,
call on agents or address, A, B. Cults,
q. F. y 7. A. Iowa Central Ky, Min
neapolis, MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
A Feeling Of security.

I'm 80 surprised to hear your wife
likes the house SO much: It's 80 small"
Yes, but there are lots of closets in
1t"
True but they're extremely small
too 8
THAT'S just 1t. My wife is satisfied
that not one Of them is big enough to
hold burglar. Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
Illinois Central
UNUSUALLY LOW
RATES TO THE SOUTH
AND SOUTHWEST
.OC ODER 20.

On the above date the Illinois Gem
trail will sell round trip tickets from
Manchester, Iowa. to
Jackson, Miss, vicksburg, Miss,
Natchez, Miss, New Orleans, La,
and to all Illinois Central and Yazoo &
Mississippi Valley R. r. points in the
State Of Mississippi and Louisiana, at
$4,000 for the round trip.
Jennings, La, Lake Charles, La,
Beaumont, Texas, Houston, Texas,
and to points. on the Southern Pacific r.
R. In the States Of Louisiana and Texas
east of aud including Houston, Texas.
At 1920 90 for the round trip. Return
ing Limit, November IL.
Tickets and full information Of
agents Of the Illinois Central and CON
Meeting lines.
!. a. q. Hanson. G. P. A., Chicago.
39-w3. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

California and ARIZONA.
The Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell tickets September 18th to Nov.
Both, inclusive to points In above
named states at q reduction Of Sl5 CO.
from usual rates. II you contemplate
going twill pay you TO inquire ofsany
Great Western Agent, or j. p. Elmer
G.P. A., Chicago, for full particulars. y
37w1l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-23
DENVER FAILS ON SPEED TEST.
Second Glass Protected Cruiser Makes
Only l0.7a Knots on Her Trial.

Second Class Protected Cruiser Makes
Only l8.7s Knots ON Her Trial.
BosroN, Oct. 22.--The protected cruiser
Denver failed to make an average of II
knots an hour In her four hours speed
trial from Cape Ann to Boone Island to-
day. The uncorreoted speed, as calcu-
lated by the naval trial board after the
trip, was given as 1928 knots. Tidal allow
anoes may bring the speed up a trihe. but
will not be sufficiently large to make it
II knots.
The Denver Is one OF the six second class
cruisers Of tho Cleveland and Des Moines
type authorized several years ago. but,
unlike the others, the contract calls for
II knots an hour. That required Of the
others was 1876 knots.
No one on board appeared willing to
explain tho slowness Of the boat. Some Of
the engineers said that the propellers were
faulty and that, while the engines made
the number Of revolutions necessary to
bring out the required speed, the propellers
failed to do their share. Others said that the
boilers made steam too fast for the engine o..
The wind and tide we're blamed. but menu
bers Of the trial board said that the effect Of
the elements was very slight.
President Seddinger of tho Neahe and
Levy Ship and Engine Building Company
Of Philadelphia. builders of the craft, was
disappointed over the showing Of the Dem
ver. She may have another trial in about
n month