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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
Don't you complain too much, and
don't you find too much fault2 Think
It over.-Atchison Globe.
How sleigh bells Are Made.

I
1.-THE making of sleigh bells is quite
an art" says an iron founder. ."rhe
little iron ball is too big to be put in
through the holes in the bell, and yet
1t is inside. How did 1t get there? The
little iron ball is called the jinglet.'
When you shake the sleigh bell 1t jim
giles. In making the bell the jinglet is
put inside a little ball Of mud, just the
shape Of the inside of the bell. Then
mold is made. just the shape Of the
outside Of the bell. This mud ball with
the jinglet inside is placed in the mold
of the outside, and the metal is poured
in, which fills up the space between
the ball and the mold.
when the mold is taken off, you see
sleigh bell, but 1t will not ring, as it
is full of dirt. The hot metal that the
bell is made Of dries the dirt 80 that
1t can be shaken out. After the dirt
Is oil shaken out Of the holes in the
bell the little iron jinglet will still be
in the bell and will ring 1t took q
good many years to think out how to
make sleigh bell" (.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
The Mini..er.. FANNY.

At a conference Of ministers of one
Of the smaller American denominations
the question of the insufhciency of
some of the salaries was being argued,
One brother who was stationed at a
mission post made u strong plea for an
increase in salary. ITO properly pro-
vide my family with the necessities"
he said, lis a serious problem" How
many children have your asked q
sympathetic brother Of the cloth. 81
have four boys, and each one has a
sister" was the prompt reply. Imme-
diately the sympathetic friend took the
door. How is 1T possible that our
brother can provide even the barest
necessities for his eight children II
did not say had eight children;
boys have the same sister"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15

81 IS
Spencer in 1850, Greene and McDou-
gall in 1856. Lord Sterling and Thorn
as died during the war, De Kalb was
killed in the battle of Camden, Woos-
ter was MORALLY wounded at Ridge
field April q and died Oct. 2, 1882.
Charles Lee lcft,the army In 1850 and
died Oct. 2, 1882. Lee, Moultrie. Lin
coin, Sullivan and Lord Sterling were
made prisoners Of war.
After the war Knox and Lincoln
served MS secretary Of war, Schuyler
was elected to congress and afterward
appointed senator, Moultrie served sew
eral terms as governor of South Caro-
lima, Mifilin went to congress and was
the first governor of Pennsylvania,
Sullivan was member Of congress
and governor of New Hampshire. Nc
Dougall and Spencer were members Of
congress. Gates was sent to the New
York legislature, Lincoln was appoint-
cd collector of the port of Boston and
st. Clair was president Of congress and
governor of the Northwest Territory.
| Baron de Stcubcn received IN 100
| from congress an annuity of $500 for
life and was given 10000 acres Of land
III Oneida county, N. Y. John Stark
was pensioned in 1922 Mt $50 month
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
u.eful salt.

Such humble things are useful for
the toilet or In aiding health that the
greater part of the world does not
know Of the helpful little things that
are close at hand.
Salt, plain table salt, is an article that
Is useful in many ways besides that
of helping to make food savory. 1t
Is especially beneficial to battle tired or
weak eyes, and a pinch in warm water
will cure the disfiguring Inflammation
that comes from overwork or from be-
ing in the wind. Salt In the water will
also overcome the redness Of the lids.
A little salt should occasionally i
placed in the water with which the
teeth are brushed, as 1t helps to harden
the gums. When 1t is used for gar
gle, 1t will overcome sore throat, If
used soon enough, and it is excellent
to alIay any slight irritation Of the
throat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
The sweet and the sweets.


A fashionably dressed young man
walked into an exclusive candy store
and gave his order.
Give pounds, please, to Miss Gene
We've Fairweather."
"Just minute, please" said the
saleswoman. She walked to the cash
ier's desk and took from the drawer a
little book bound In red morocco.
Thumbing the index until she came to
the Fs, she turned over to page Is,
ut the head of which appeared the
name of the young woman in question.
Below it were the following entries:
Marshmallows. crystaIlized fruit,
Cream nougat. Candied cherries.
Nut caramels, No chocolates or CO.
French bonbona, ooanut.
'-The regular thing, sir7' said the
salesw0man.
IF you please"
Every one of the high class confec-
tionery stores keeps such book, In
which are written down the likes and
aversions of each Of their regular GUS
toners among the fair sex.
So when a young man comes in to
buy box of candy for one of these
favored ones he is certain Of getting
just what she likes and nothing else.
And III many cases the young woman
in question, not knowing or having for
gotten that her taste in candy is duly
registered, is pleasantly surprised that
Mr.. Jones or Mr.. Jenkins has shown
such good Judgment in Its selection.
Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
Chloroform.

d. Va IS
The first child born under the influ-
ence Of chloroform was the daughter
OF doctor friend OF Professor simp-
son, who Is credited with the discovery
Of the drug. and she was christened
Anmsthesta to celebrate the circum-
stances Of her birth, as the first child
to be vaccinated in Russia was chris
tened vaccinon. The beginning of the
new era Of chloroform was on night
in November, 1s47, when three men
sat around supper table In an Edin-
,burgh dining room with glasses
charged with chloroform! They were
DR.. Simpson himself, with DR.. Keith
and DIR. Duncan, and as they sat talk
ing oil three began to inhale the fumes
from the glasses. Suddenly the talk
ing ceased, and three senseiess men
fell like dead bodies on the floor. For
some minutes the room was as still as
grave, and then DR.. Simpson awoke.
This is good" he said as he found DR..
Duncan snoring under the table and
Dr. Keith creeping on to his feet. Elev-
en- days later the first public trial Of
chloroform was made at the Bdin-
burgh infirmary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15

i .
ten a line for publication. He oweo
West not $50, but $3.50, but the student
of character still held him for an honest
man and expected to be repaid.
told Smith that if he borrowed any
more money of West, or spent any more
Of his wife's money in my presence, or
failed to use his best endeavors to Sc
cure employment. would expose him.
and think I made some impression
upon him.
But did not disclose his iniquity to
West, for I knew that to do 1t would be
to destroy a great work of fiction Ill
ready far advanced. would not have
it on my literary conscience that l had
cheated the world of such a character
study as John Smith," even in that
carly day, promised to be.
No further explanation of the success
Of the book is needed. 1t is a great
piece Of realism because it was written
by man gifted by Providence with IN
entire inability to-understand any per-
son or anything as 1t exists in nature.
Had he possessed that unfortunate
power he would have been n scientist,
and nobody would have cared to read
his writings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
Mumins In spain.

Never In my life have ! seen such
wrapping and muftiing as have seen
in Spain. The men here wear very
heavy cloaks-heavier than any outer
garment we have in America except
fur coats. These cioaks are usually
lined with colored plush; the insides
Of the front flaps are often lined with
red or green or yellow plush, and Of
ten with two colors. Sometimes the
men have pointed hoods to their cloaks,
but even when the cloaks are not hood
ed the wearers wrap the .eapes around
their throats and mouths and even
around their heads. have often seen
Spaniard going along wrapped In q
cloak and with muffier bound around
his head, SO that only one ear, one eye
and one nostril We're exposed.-J. A.
Hart in Argonnut.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
wAsH.NeToN's GENERALS.

TAG Men Who Helped TO win In the
: Revolutionary WnY.
OF the major generals who served
under Washington during the Revolu-
tionary war one. Lafayette. survived.
until 1884. Stark died In 1922, st,
Clair In 1918. Heath In 1914. Lincoln,
In 1910, Gates and Knox in 1905, MOul-
trie in 1905, Schuyler in 1904 Mifhin in
1900. Sullivan In 1785. Putnam in 1890
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15

One Of the greatest pugilists that
America ever produced, John Dryer
Of Brooklyn. quit his regular occupa.
ton to enter the counting room. He
died within n year from tuberculosis.
The explanation In this case was SIM
pie enough The immense lungs which
were necessarily nm advantage In the
prize ring fell into disuse in the count
ing room. Disuse meant degenera ton.
and degeneration meant a lack Of. re-
sistance. of which tubercle bacillus
was not slow to take advantage
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
"whuppity scoorie,.

The ancient custom at Lanark, Scot
land. Of "Whuppity scoorie," the origin
and meaning Of which are lost, is cele-
brated annually and watched by q
crowd Of grown ups. The town bell Is
rung nightly at 9 o'clock from March
to September and then lies dumb for
six month"; On the first night OF the
ringing all the young folk congregate
at the cross, and nfter parading three
times round the parish church the La
mark lnds meet the Now Lanark boys
in free fight, In which the only legit-
innate weapons are their caps tied at
the end Of pieces of string.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
A Defense Of the spanish woman.

A Defense Of the spnnish Woman.
More awful rubbish is written about
the people, especially the women, Of
Latin countries than Of almost any
thing else. Take them all, the spar
Killing daughters Of Andalusia, the no
bly, grave women of the CASTLES, the
enchanting yalencianas, the rudy
checked women of the Asturias and of
Galicia, the robust and wholesome
Catalonians, the proud Aragonesas.
and they make up national grouping
Of women hard to surpass for charm
and verve.-Mexican Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15

Daughter Yes, pa, there are two
young men who have asked me to mar
~, and both are nice fellows.
Father-And are both in way to
support your
Daughter-I think 80. Phil tells me
he has tidy salary, and George says
he is receiving good wages.
Father-You choose George, and you
will make no mistake, think. At
any rate, it's safer to marry a man
who has wages than one who has sal
ary.-Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
B. C. R. & N, R'y.
CEDAR RAPIDS TINE CARD.

MAIN LINE GOING EAST AND SOUTH.
$40 p m No. Q. Chicago Passenger. $40 8 q
$40 . N No. 6 Chicago 3 St.Louis Rx. $3.50 m
LOS ngt No. Chicago Fast Express. I:Oi ngt
No. IS Burl. q Daynpt Pass s:25p m
No pullman sleeper. free chair car and
coaches to- Chicago. No. pullman sleeperS
and through coaches to Chicago and st. Louis.
Chicago; Dining car will serve breakfast from
Joliet to Chicago.
Mcknight.
MAIN LINE GOING NORTH.
1895 m No. Minneapolis Passion. s:06 m
1905 p m No. Rockford Passenger. =. $3.50 m
1905 ngt NO. 8 Minneapolis Express. 1870 ngt
il:bO p m No. 10 Chicago Passenger.
No. Free chair car and coaches TO Al
bert Lea. No. b-Wide Vestibuild Pullman
Buffet lleepefs and coaches to Minneapolis end
DEBORAH DIVISION.
s:l0 p m. !. DEBORAH Passenger. !. :. $50 m
1850 am..... West Union Psssenger $50 p m
A:06 m..... .Decorah Froight... 80. $50 m
IOWA TALLS DIVISION.
7:30 pm . Iowa 4 Minnesots Pass a.. BOO n.
l:06 .. m. Minnesota = Dakota Pass. 1880 . n
IOWA CITY. DAvKNPORT,BUR AND CLIHroN.
1905 Burl. 3 10 City Pass. .s;05 IN
7:45 p m... elm, 10 City, Dvpt Pass.....7: 10 m
7:S6a .Bufl. q IL City Pass. ...-9:40 p m
Trains numbers 8, So, y, y. and MINI q
cept sunday" No % daily between Cedar
Rapids and West Liberty.
JNO. @. FARMRR. w.H.DUTTON,s
Gent Pass b Tkt Agt. Ticket Agent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15

looks as il i would nave to do it.
can't yet make living by writing, or
at best 1 can't save a penny. can't
leave her, can't take her away with
me, and to. stay here is ruin. Who
knows how many years may plod on
before another inspiration comes to
me? Besides, as I've told Mr. West, 1
have few debts, contracted while I've
been out of work. won't run away
and leave them unpaid
In the face Of such a situation was
powerless to advise. never could
guess riddle or solve single one of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
Harkins Back.

"You were telling Miss Gaussip this
morning that you were going 70 be
married again. weren't your said the
shrewd man.
why, yes" the widower gasped In
surprise. How did you knoyT'
"After you left her she began to
count on her fingers - Philadelphia
Praaa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Twice each month. ON specific dates, the I'LL.
nois Central will, sell at greatly reduced rate
from points optts line north Of Cairo. roundtrip
tain points on or reached by its lines in Ken.
lucky, Tennessee, 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 III
nois Centralagents.
For q free copy Of the Homeseekers' Guide
describing the advantages and resources o the
South, address j. F.. Merry. a. g. p. A., i. g. r.
B.. Dubuque, Iowa. For Information regard
issippi, address E. r. Skene, Land Commissioner
Y. L M. v. r. r Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
sure ncn,eay.

81 am fixing up surprise for John,
but l nm afraid that If he stays around
the house he will discover me-
That's all right. You just tie n
towel around your head and ask him
If he can't stay at home today and help
you take up the carpets."-Baltimore
News
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15

she-Albert, l have come to the con-
cluslon that I love George better than
I love you, and
He-What about the engagement
ring gave you to wear7
she-Oh, that's oil right. George
says he won't object If I wear It.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15

They were talking Of the man who
MAS thrown from the street car.
How badly was he hurtY'
HE doesn't know yet. The Jury In
his suit for damages is still out."-Chi'
7 cago Post
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
FARM LANDS!

II you are looking for . home or an
do not forget that the best
farm lands In the Northwest are along
the line of The Minneapolis & ST.
Louis r. r.. where crop failures are un-s
known. Good soil, good climate, good
people there. Farm values are rising
rapidly and the time to buy ia NOW.
Low excursion rates from point on
Iowa Central and Minneapolis n st.
Louis Railroads, II yon wish to inves-
tigate. For particulars address,
A. b. QUITS,
G.. p. A., Ia. Cent, and MS St. l.. r r..
2otf Minneapolis, Minr..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
Low ono way ooloniss Rates.

On sale via Chicago Great Western
Railway ON the first and third Tuesdays
in each month to September Is, 1903. To-
points West and Southwest. For fur
ther information apply to any Great
Western Agent, or j. p. Elmer, g. 1. A.,5
Chicago. III. 1S-14w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15
White Horse Baked Beans
With Tomato Sauce.

Not Just as good but absolutely the best on the
market. To be had only from
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-15

~RAHAM VESTS "John Smith"
has easily won first place
\ among the numerous romances
- from the tenements that have
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-20

wub CANNOT BE CURED.

p- - by over a third of a century
of T~enaTtehf and uniform cures, a record
such as no S1her remedy for the diseases
and weaknessefs peculiar to women ever
lDr. Pierce's FavSrite Prescription now feel
fulIv warranted Offering to pay $500 in
LEGAL monev of IF United States, for any
case of Teuco,ThEa, Female Weakness,
IProlapsus, or Falling of Womb which they
cannot cure. All tney ask IS a fair and
reasonable trial of Neir means OF cure.
They have the midst remarkable record
of cures made by thisfvorld- famed remedy
ever placed to the c1edit of any prepara-
ton especially designed for the cure of
woman's peculiar ailments.
A beautiful Georgia LADY, Wce-PresiGent of
the East End Palmetto Cluf OF savannah, and
experience: You certainly have produced the
finest medicine for suffering women that-is TO
be had in the country. want to
old when my darling boy was born. Felt very
exhausted and weak for a long time, and It
sisterin-iaw bought me a bottle Of DR.. Pierces
IFavorite Prescription (after / had tried several
of the other remedies which are 50 much adj
vertised, and found no relief). I had little faith
in the medicine at the time and was so weak
land sick that / felt discouraged, but within a
week after 1 had commenced taking your Pre-
life and vitality seemed to come with each sue
lceediug day, until, in a few weeks, 1 was in fine
health, and a happy, he hearty woman; My boy
did medicine, ! am enjoying perfect health. If
at any time I feel tired or in need of a tonic, a
few doses of your 'Favorite Prescription re-
lcuperates me at once. My address is No. sI
Jones Street, East, Savannah: Ga.
Mrs. SUSIE WILLIAMS.
To DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y"
Accept no substitute for HGolden Med
ical Discovery" There is nothing rjust
as good for diseases of the stomach, blood
and lungs.
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 large pages in paper covers, is sent
free on receipt of 2I one-cent stamps to
pay expense of mailing only. Address
DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are a ladies
laxative. No other medicine equals them
for g%entleness and ~thoroughness.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-20
DEATH OF JOS. II. CALDWELL. ,JR

In another column we publish a
dispatch from Charlotte containing
the sad news of the death. by his
own hands, of young Jos. P. Ca1d-
well, son of the editor of The OBJ
server, of that city. At this writing
I'VE have none of the particulars or
what caused the young man to do
the rash deed. Whatever the cause
lit was most distressing and The Mes
tenders its sympathy to the
|bereaved father and other members
of his family. Death in any shape is
distressing. but when it comes in
this way it aWakens a deeper sym
|pathy for the bereaved ones. lie us
all hope h a the deed was done dur
ing a period of alteration of mind
(which rendered the young man ire
|SpOnSible for his acts. But whatever
the circumstances let's throw the
mantle of charity over the deed and
remember only the sorrow and suf-
'fering of the father. brother and sis
tiers who are in such great aff1ictiOn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-20
WANT TO BE RECOGNIZED.
lRevolutiOnists of San Domingo AID.
ply to the State Department.

Washington, November 1.-The revo-
lutiOnists of San Domingo today applied
70 the State Department for recogni-
ton by the United States. The appli-
cation was presented to the department
by j. NJ. Giordan. who represented him
self as the provisional agent of the rev.
..olutlonary government. of which Gen
eral Jiminez is the head. The State
has declined the recogni-
ton. informing Mr.. Giordan that it had
been the unbroken policy of the State
to recognize only de facto
governments, and if Minister Powell
who is on the spot finds that the reyo-
lutionists lave actually established a
and opened ports and is able to
protect life and property. he will recog-
niZe il.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-20

But, we are told, no foreign country
objects. OF course not. France is hap
Ply because it puts money into the
pockets of the Panama Canal Company.
The great powers rejoice to see America
~repudiate its century old policy Of fair
dealing toward the weak, and become
a land grabbing nation. 1nasmuch as
the Monroe doctrine forbade their grab
bling the canal, they are glad to see the
United States take it in the bruta and
dishonorable way that has attended
every step in the transaction since Mr..
Wellman outlined the policy last =
gust. When they begin to partition
China, what IAN we say TO them?
News and Observer.
What can we say to them? Just what
we have been saying all along since the
question of the partition of the F1owery
Kingdom was moOted-give US an equal
showing in the of that
country.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-20
Tobacco Growers Organize.

Danville, Va, November H.
Three hundred tobacco growers rep,
resenting eleven counties in Virginia
and North Carolina met here today
and formed what will be known as
the Tobacco Growers Protective
Association of Virginia and Nc rth
Carolina. S. c. Adams, of Charlotte
county, Virginia, was made Presi-
dent, w. 7. Bryant, North Carolina,
Secretary. The object of the organ
ization is to decrease future tobacco
acreage, keep present crop off the
market for better prices and induce
farmers to grow diversified crops. All
of the counties in the belt will be
organized, President Adams being
selected for the purpose of organic
ing them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-20
To Restrain Collection of Franchise
Tax.

Richmond, Va, November I7.-Appli-
cation for an injunction to restrain the
auditor of the State from collecting the
franchise tax levied by the State Cor
poration Commission was made in the
City Circuit court here today by the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac railroad. Counsel for the company
argued the case. cOntending hat the
visible property and profits therefrom
were exempt from taxation and by rea-
son thereof the company vas also ex-
empt from payment of franchise tax.
The attorney general argued for the
State and the case was submitted to
the judge for decision.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-20

If the papers that do not admire
Judge PEBBLES have the right to scratch
him if nominated, why has not any
other man the right to scratch the
ticket for any reason that he deems
sufficient? -Durham Herald.
Wait until he is nominated. Then it
will be time to discuss that question.
If Judge PEBBLES is renOminated by the
democrats he will be reelected unless
their past customs by that time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-20

We are glad to see the movement on
he part of the Atlantic Coast Line to
establish a pension roll for its officers
and employees. The managers of this
system can always be depended upon
employees as we'll as its patrons. 1t is a
saying hat corporations have no souls.
There are exceptions to all rules, and
this company is the exception in this
case. A more humane corporation new
er existed. No set of men were ever
better treated by their employers than
the employees of the Coast Line. This
has had much to do with its remarkable
success.