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


Portuguese Idea of the Language In
Booi< Of .'Lenrnins..
~ 1ool; as amusing as 1t is rare is in
the library of Wissahickon student.
The work is called 80 Nova Guia da
Conyersacao." it is supposed to In
struct the Portuguese in English con-
versation, and the following, dia.
logue headed For to Ride Horse" Is
the kind Of English conversation it sup.
plies:
Here is horse who have bad
looks, Give mi another; will not that
lie not sail know to march, he is pursy
he is foundercd. Don't you are ashamed
to give me n Jade as like? He is und
shoed, he is with nails up; it want to
lead TO the farrier''
An anecdote in the book is:
"a day came man to consult this
philosopher for to know at o'clock II
was one to eat. IF thou art rich, told
him eat when you shall wish; If you
are poor. when you may do"
In the preface the most elegant par.
agraph Is the following:
I'VE expect then, who the little book
flor the care what we wrote him, and
for her typographical correction that
may be worth the acceptation of the
studious persons, and especially of the
youth, at which we dedicate him par.
ticularly."
The authors of this strange volume
are Jose da Fonseca and Pedro Caro-
limo. 1t would be interesting to know
where Pedro and Jose learned" Eng
ish.-Philadelphia Record
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

In University college, London, is a
singular object that is preserved care
fully in remote gallery inside glass
case, which again is contained in q
huge wooden cupboard, the doors of
which are locked and the keys in safe
custody. The relic which is thus SO
zealously guarded is described In some
notes on the history of the college as
the Skeleton" of Jeremy Bentham,
clad in the garments in which he
lived" while his head only is stated to
have been 'mummitied." 1t has always
been understood that Bentham's body
was embalmed, and in that case it can
not be his mere skeleton which is re-
posing there under lock and key.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
,1ood for uhildren

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives immedi
ate relief in all cases of Cough. Group
and LaGrippe because it does not pass
Immediately into the stomach, but
take effect right at the seat of the trou-
BILE. 1t draws out the Inflammation
heals and soothes and cures permanent
ly by enabling the lungs to contribute
pure life.giving and life sustaining
oxygen to the blood and tissues. Smith
Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
CHAPTER XVII.
poNALD's DISCLAIMER.

<HE room was now empty sx.
cept for Thorndyke, Bum,
Donaldson and myself. Arch
er's outburst had not been un-
derstood except by the members of our
group and SO the other men who had
been present at the meeting had escap-
ed as soon as possible into the cooler
air outside.
"Bunn." said l, "tell me the straight
truth"
81 took the money" he replied. II
was hard pressed with that land COM
pany deal and other Matters"
"In heavens name," cried Donald
son, "why didn't you hold on with the
land company, as told you? We've
turned the corner with it in these last
few days. The company is more than
all right"
"My luck" said Bum. II thought
that there was no way out; that was
ruined. Yet l hoped with that money
to make myself whole. l meant to
return it-felt sure that could. You
know how got it. saw the parcel of
to take its place. which you put in the
safe. hid the money. You know that
row of box letter files? put 1t in the
oldest one. There was no chance that
it would be discovered. But 1t was.
Some one got it; stole it from me; rob-
bed the robber. Meanwhile I'd used
about $1,000. ia got out Of the land
scheme. seemed to be in better shape.
I felt that could restore this money
and that nobody would ever know.
Then, suddenly. 1t was gone. Do you
wonder that went crazyY'
"Who took it2" demanded.
II only know what Donald says" 70
piled Bum. "But don't see how there
could be better evidence than his. He
knows everything. He has told me the
inmost thoughts Of my heart. He says
that Archer took the money from my
hiding place."
swell, there can't be much doubt
about It" said l.
zone day In your office at noon Arch
er accused me of being the thief" con-
tinued Bum. '"That was just after
Gillespie came here as Professor Sew
era. He was in Archer's pay as a de-
tective. I suppose that he found the
money. When Archer accused me,
did not know that It was NOT stili in thf
ID \ N =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
None are less eager to learn than
they who know nothing.-Suard.
Some Examples OF .Nervc.Y

In n recent big libel case the foreman
of the jury received a letter from u
publican, apparently otherwise sane,
asking him to insure that the jury
should find for the defendant because
he had heavy bet on the result, and
this astonishing epistle was read in
court 1t is interesting to note that the
writer lost his bet anyhow. Equally
bland was the request once made to
Mr.. Balfour during his premiership to
have dismissed from the commission
of the peace justice who had very
properly sentenced tie author of the
request, n notorious ruiiian, to a stin
term Of Imprisonment for sending beg
ging letters.-London Answers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Pat balanced 1t.

An Irish soldier attending school,
which is compulsory when starting till
after an examination has taken place,
had great difficulty in bringing sum
to the correct answer.
You are shilling out, Magee," said
the inspector, therefore you have
failed again.
"och,' said Pat, taking shilling
from his pocket, take this, and it'll
make. the sum right. Hurroo! Succeed.
eda last!"-Spare Moments.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
fro BE Continued

Writer'S Whose Works Are Unread.
With care and precision the journal
clerks of the senate prepare the daily
chronicle of the senate's doings. They
are proud of their achievements, and
justly so. 1t is n cause of sore disap-
pointment to the makers of that jour
nal when some thoughtless senator,
eager for the mornings business,
moves to suspend with the further
reading.
Other clerks around the desk enjoy
the Joke and when the proceeding is
concluded repeat in an undertone from
man to man:
Another misunderstanding Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Sic wsuldn.t Mnke rroph,e,

She YVES not one of these trouble
making women. In fact, she had the
greatest contempt for people of that
kind. She said so herself.
"And she spoke of you, too" she said,
in ceiling friend of q call she had
made.
"What did she say?'
"Oh, I'd rather not tell you, dear.
There's no use making trouble, you
know Chicago Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Due Notice Is Served.

Due notice is hereby served on the
public generally that DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye is the only salve on the
market that Is made from the pure, un..
adulterated witch hazel. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve has cured thousands
of cases of piles that would
not yield to any other treatment, and
this fact has brought out many worth
less counterfeits. Those persons who
get the genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Sslve are never disappointed, because
1t cures. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
A Sweet Breath

is never failing sign of healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is out of order. There is no
remedy in the world equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing Indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary S. Crick, of White Plains,
KY, writes: 81 have been dyspeptic
for years tried all kinds of remedies
but continued to grow worse. By the
use of KodOl began to improve at once,
and after taking few bottles am fully
restored in weight, health and strength
and can eat whatever like. Kodol
digests what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Cautions.

A lawyer happened to be acquainted
with juror in petty civil case, and
he met him during recess of the
court. The lawyer was just lighting
up" and under ordinary circumstances
he would have offered the other cigar
unhesitatingly, but it occurred to him
that It might not look right.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

The Dear Child-oh, Mrs. Bloom,
when did you get back?
Mrs Bloom-Bless you, dear, 1 was
not away anywhere. What made you
think so?
The Dear Child thought you were.
heard my mamma say that you were
at oggerheads with your husband for
over a week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
weather n Duneerou. Tonic.

"eit1er DuhEerOus TOPIC.
Newitt-Well, there's one thing about
the weather-it's always a safe topic
of conversation.
Borroughs-I thought it was today
when met Lendham, but when l
started to speak of it he said, Eyes, it's
unsettled, and that reminds me Of that
note of yours" Philadelphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
After Laerlppe-Whatp

Usually hacking cough and gener.
al feeling of weakness, often leading tc
fatal results after the patient is suppos-
ed to have passed the danger point
Foley's Honey and tar is guaranteed tc
cure the grippe cough" and make you
strong and we'll. 1t never fails to stop
a cough if taken in time. Take no sub
stitutes. Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

Mrs. New Wed-You don't like the
dumplings, Harry? Why. made them
from Mrs. Snorer's cook book.
Mr.. New Wed-Well, my dear, the
book itself may be very palatable, but 1
must have been helped to n piece of
the cardboard cover.-New York Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
The Real Article.

sillicus-Everybody says he is a
genius.
Cynicus-Th l guess he might be.
1t takes genius to convince other PEG.
pie that you are one.-Philadelphia
Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
A Tractnhle aIerno..,

II see you don't remember me, SIR"
mo sir; don't"
"I'm Binks. ! owe you $50"
"Ah! Nov that you mention the-ah
sum, remember you perfectly -
Detroit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

81 suppose" he said suardedly. chat
cigar would not influence your YER
dict?"
The juror was equally cautious.
"a good one wouldn't" he replied,
'but poor one might prejudice me-"
He got good cigar.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

"she is the most Inconsistent woman
ever knew
"Never does what she ought to or
what you expect, ch?'
'rhat is just 1t. Sometimes she does
She is inconsistency inconsistent"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

Said conscientious auctioneer: LA
dies and gentlemen, there is no sham
about these carpets. They are genuine
tapestry carpets. bought them from
old Tapestry himself"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Appreciation.

"How did you like the music at the
symphony concerto"
"Mrs. Torque and got into such u
discussion about its beauty and tech.
mic that ! really hadn't chance to lis
ten to it."-Baltimore Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
A Lesson IN Health

Healthy kidneys filter the Impurities
from the blood. and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley's Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys and
will positively cure all form of kidney
and bladder disease 1t strengthens the
whole system. Sold by Denton & Ward,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Getting Even.

Mrs. Won Blumer-We must have the
Biggsbys to dinner. We owe them one.
Won Blumer-Of course. We passed
an awful dull evening there, and 1t is
nothing more than right that they
should pass one here.-Brooklyn Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

jim Would you call man who
steals another mans funny stories or
his plots and uses them literary
thief?
Jams-No, l would cali him a second
story man. Ra!timnrc Herald
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Easy In Combination,

"Dey tells me-" said Uncle Eben,
dat contentment is better dan riches,
but 'spicions dat wifi de proper facili,
ties ! could hab bof of 'em at once."-
Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

Horses are like eggs. 1t is impossible
to tell what's in them until they are
broken.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

letter file. You can understand what /
felt when this charge was brought
against me. 1t meant-it meant just
what he said two minutes ngo; that I'd
die in a cage like rat Yet when he
told me what he wanted me to do: that
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

A melon patch in cornheld Will
sometimes neutralize the work of the
local Sunday school.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01


puies .peimanonty tho cases no Undertakes
ana sends 10 ineufable iome without taking a
lee from them. This Is why he continues Ills
visits year after r,while other doctors have
made a few visits and stopped. DR.. Shallenber-
ser Is an .cminently successful specialist in all
'hronic. diseases. proven by the many cures
sfecte6 IN chronic cases which ve bafiled the
san OF all other physicians. His hospital OK.
l'erence and extensive pr: tlce have made him
% proficient that he ean name and locat, dis.
ease III "A teI minutes.
Treats all able ceses OF Catacrh. Nose,
Throat and A.ung. diseases. Eye md Ear,
stomach, Liver and Kidneys, Gravel, e euma.
t!sm, Paralysis, Neuralgia, Nervous and Heart
diseases. Blood Skin d ,ases, Epilepsy,
Bright's Disease Co! sumption In early
stage; diseases Of theBladder and Female Organs,
Liquor aud Tobacco habit. Stammerins cured
and sure methods to prevent its recurrence given.
never failing remedy flr Big Neck.
. PILES, FlSTULA4- an. RUPTURE guaran.
teed cured without detention from business.
special attention given to all Surgical
cases, and all diseases of the Eye, Ear,
Nose and Throat.
Glasses fitted and guaranteed. Granulated
iids,Cataract, Cross Eyes Strengthened without
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Illinois Central
EXCURSION RATES.

Excursion tickets will BE- sold by the Illinois
Central, to the points, and at rates, as follows:
Fare and cnc-third on Certificate plan.
New Orleans, Ia..-Annual Meeting National
American Woman Suffrage Assn. March 1926.
New Orleans, La, Annual Convention Inter
national Association of Chiefs of Police, May
1916.
Open Rate of one and one-third Fare.
= Des Moines, Ia.-Annual Convention. Iowa
State Sabbath School Association. June 1913.
OPEN RATE OF ONE FARE PLUS $500
Home-seekers' Excursions. West, South South
east and Southwest March and II, April and
81.
One Fare.
Cedar Rapids, Ia,-State G. A. II. Encamp
ment, May 1921.
LESS THAN ONE FARE.
One Way. Second-class, Colonists' Rates tc
points in the South Southeast aud South-we st
at rate OF one-haf of the flrst-class one way
rates, plus 81 co. tickets on sale March and II
April and 81
One Way, SeGondclass, Colonists' Rates to
california and points West and Northwest, on
sale Feb, 18th to Apr! 39lh inclusive.
For particulars rs to dates of sale, rates, etc
Apply TO any Illinois Central ticket agent, OF
address the Undersigned.
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Dubuque. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

Beware of the man who offers you
advice at the expense of mutual
friend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

Dishonesty is forsaking of perma-
nent for temporary advantage.-Bovee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

For liver troubles and constipation
There's nothing better in creation
Than Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills.
They always effect cure and save
doctor bills.
Little Early Risers are different from
all other pills. They do not weaken the
system, but act as tonic to the tissues
by arousing the secretions and restoring
the full performance of its functions
naturally. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

A recent report shows that 1855
Christians were murdered in 1901 by
the Turks. In only 81 cases were the
murderers punished, and then with not
more than four yesrs' imprisonment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

The largest done in the world is that
of the Lutheran church at Warsaw.
Its interior diameter is 200 feet. That
of the British museum library is 100
feet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01

Meat originally meant any kind of
food.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Very Low Rates.

very LOW Hates.
To points in Montana, Idaho, Wash.
ington, Oregon, British Columbia, Utah
and Colorado, IN effect daily from Feb.
10Th to April Both, via Chicago Great
Western Ry. Write to j. p. Elmer, G p
A., Chicago, for full particulars.
5-13w.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-01
Manchester, Iowa.
CapitaI'and Surplus 100000,

Deposit Boxes for rent, for the storage Of
valuable papers, ETC., oil guarded by time locks,
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Steamship Tickets for sale to and from Al
parts of Europe.
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Private personal checking accounts receiyed
from ladies'.
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fully solicited. and we assure all our customers
every accommodation consistent with good busi.
ness methods.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-01-23
SAN CARLOS D)MBARD[D
GERMAN CRUISER PANTHER
TRIED TO ENTER,
At the End Of an Hours Work she
Turned Hack-Fort Commander
General BeIlo Says Attack Was I'm
warranted Fort Use Only Four
Guns-Received No Damage.

)
Maracaibo, venevuela-The German
cruiser Panther shelled Fort San Car
los, at the entrance to Lake Maracaibo
for one hour. The fort returned the
fire with four guns. The Panther
withdrew in the direction of Curacao.
Fort San Carsol is % miles from
Maracaibo and commands the entrance
to the lake. or inner bay.
The correspondent here of the AS
ISOLATED Press has received the fol
lowing from General Bello, the com
mander of the fort:
Fort San Carlos was attacked and
shelled without any provocation on
our part. without previous notification
or the delivering of an ultimatum, by
the German cruiser Panther, which
tried to force the entrance. After a
fight lasting an hour, during which the
fort used only four guns. the Panther
was obliged to abandon the fight and
retreated in the direction of Curacao
The fort suffered no damage and only
three were wounded"
There have been popular demon,
strations on the streets here as a
result of the Smelling of the fort.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-01-23
FATAL FIRE At kORR|SSEY.
HOTEL IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
TOWN BURNED.
Four Unidentified Bodies Taken From
Ruins-Four More Thought to Still
Remain--House Was Full Of Tran
scients--Lamp Was Turned over in
6arroom-FIames Spread Rapidly.

Morrissey, B. C.-Four dead bodies,
charred and as yet unidentified, were
taken from the ruins of the Pioneer
hotel, which burned here.
1t is feared four more victims are
still in the ruins, which will be- thor
oughly searched as soon as possible.
The hotel was well filled with guests
at the time of the fire. It was a
structure 80 feet wide and SO feet
long, two stories in height, with din
ing room and bar. A. Johnson, the
lessee, is as yet unable to determine
low many guests escaped, as many
of them were transcients and not
known personally to him.
A lamp was accidentally overturned
in the barroom. Owing to the infiam-
mable nature of the building, the
lanes spread rapidly and soon got
beyond control Most of the guests
lad retired, and as soon as the pro.
prietor saw the place was doomed he
and the bartender rushed upstairs to
arouse the sleeping inmates. In some
cases the guests were half dazed by
smoke and scorched by flames. and it
was with difficulty that they were got
ten to the outside.
Everything was in flames in a few
moments, but the two rescuers work
I'd until they were so badly burned
about the head and arms that they
could no longer stay in the building.
The town had no modern fire ap-
iaratus, and it was necessary to wait
Until the flames subsidized before
'earching part of the ruins. Four
cad bodies were discovered and car
led out. In the ruins it is feared
here are four more.
The hotel site is at the east end OF
town. A west wind was blowing, and
hat fact alone saved the rest of the
town from destruction
A. Johnson, lessee, suffered proper
~ loss of $1,000, no insurance; S. Ken
use, proprietor of the building, fig
Tres his loss at $4,000, insurance $500
The guests escaped with only what
clothing was on their backs, in most
instances exceedingly scanty, and all
cheir personal effects were burned.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-01-23
free Mail Delivery for the Farmers.

The fact that the farmers in ter
ritory representing 100000 square
miles of the United States have their
mail delivered and collected by gov
eminent carriers indicates not only
The remarkable development of what
is termed rural free delivery, but its
broad and deep significance to the
country at large. When it is remem-
Dered that this area comprises nearly
one-third of the territory at present
devoted to agriculture, and that the
beginning of the present service dates
back as recently as 1896, more in
telligent conception can be gained of
its expansion. Yet the permanent or
ganization of this department of the
post Office was not effected until July
l, 1902, when it's necessity was EN-
phasized by reports which showed that
1896 routes were in operation, an in
crease of 4,165 N one year, while on
June 80, 1900, but 1.276 routes were
being served, requiring an appropria-
ton for expenses of $450,000, which
in 1901 was raised to $3,993,740. Since
the date of the permanent establish.
ment, however, the force of carriers
has been increased, until at present 1t
constitutes an army of about $4,000,
who daily travel over nearly 100000
miles of highway for the benefit of a
population of about 100000. In some
of the States the routes have been
heightened by the demand for the IA
cilities offered by the government I'M
til entire counties depend on the car
rier service, and the coL-..-? post Of
fee in corner of the crossroads store,
or perhaps blacksmith shop, is rapidly
becoming a memory. To again quote
statistics, about 2,20v Offices of this
class have been discontinued; their
salary list amounted to 100000 an
nually The delivery has also taken
the place of about Is per cent of the
star-route service, costing $3.50, 900
Iowa had four counties, Maryland one,
New York five, Kansas two, Connect
cut one, Pennsylvania one, and Cali
fornia one, covered by the rural free
delivery at the close of 1902, while 200
counties in various states were served
by carriers, with the exception of a
few neighborhoods.- 1.-THE Rural
Free Delivery Service" by Day Allen
Wiley, in the American Monthly Re
view of Reviews for January.