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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
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Herr Professor A.as niuut. tuf ue
Once a,et Is stch.
The late professti yitchow was. il,
his own country at least. almost as
famous for his excessive bluntness Of
speech as for his very remarkable men.
tai attainments, says the Philadelphia
Press. Often he spoke so unfeelingly
to the students who sat under him in
the lecture rooms that they have been
known to leave his classes and not re
turn. According 10 Berlin traditions,
one of the professors fayorite replies
to a wrong answer to one OF his ques-
tions was
Certainly not. Any cook would
Know better than that"
On the other hand, he seemed to ap-
preciate the spirit in some of his stu.
dents which prompted them to answer
him back in very much his own tone.
Once when he was presiding in very
Old and faded suit of clothes he turned
suddenly upon Il seemingly bashful
man sitting near him and asked:
DO your eyes tell you the truth !
What color is this coat of mine?"
Without an instant's hesitation the
young man rose and said: 81 presume
it was once black. Now 1t is any color
except white.'
That student was passed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
sneed of Racing came1s,

The racing camel is very carefully bred
and valuable prizes are offered by a
racing society at Biskra for the fleetest
racer, says Pearson's Magazine have
seen the start of n race and 1t remind
ed me, in faroff sort of way, Of a
horse race. The camels We're all ar
ranged in line and they shifted the air
in their anxiety to be off. A flag was
waved and they set off, at terrible
pace, as IL they We're only racing for a
short distance. They kept together
until they We're almost out of sight.
Then they seemed to settle down to
their habitual pace and the race pro-
ceeded with long intervals between
the competitors. have also seen the
finish Of camel race. and it reminded
me of the first motor car promenade
between London and Brighton. The
camels were certainly not so broken
down and bedraggled, but they came
In at intervals of several hours and
great patience was necessary to watch
them arrive.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
A Mystic volume.

A good story is told of the Russian
police, who are very careful lest any
literature Of an atheistic character
shall fall into the hands of the peas.
ants.
A peasant in the province of Minsk
went to publishers shop and asked
for Bible. Unwit,ingly the shopman
gave him an algebra primer.
On opening the book when lie reach.
ed home, the peasant was surprised to
find 1t full of mystic signs and hero
glyphics. The peasant showed it to a
policeman, who felt convinced that the
signs were of an Extremely freethink
ing character" and so arrested the
owner.
At the trial the peasant was dis
charged, and the policeman, instead OF
being rewarded for his religious zeal
was reprimanded.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

us this the best wurst you can send
me" asked the lady who walked into
the meat store with package of that
edible in her hand.
Madam answered the meat man,
sit is the best wurst we have"
"Well, it is the worst wurst l ever
saw."
II am sorry to hear that The best
can do is to try and send you some
better wurst from today's lot; but, as l
said, that Is the best wurst we have
at present. l am sure, however that
the wurst we are now making will not
be any worse than this, and it ought to
be better. assure you that as soon as
l get the wurst you shall have the best
of 1t. We never gave any one the
worst of 1t so long as we have been In
the wurst business, and you may be
sure that when we give you your wurst
1t will be the best, for our worst wurst
is better wurst than the hest wurst of
our. competitors"
But the lady, whose eyes had taken
on a stare OF glasslness, was seen to
throw up her hands and flee from the
place, for she was afraid the worst was
yet to come.-B Baltimore American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

A story is told Of sudden rage into
which Napoleon |. fell one day as he
was at dinner. He had scarce partaken
of n mouthful when apparently some
inopportune thought or recollection
stung his brain to madness, and. reced-
ing from the table without rising from
his chair his small stature permitted
that-he uplifted his foot-dash went
the table, crash Went the dinner, and
the emperor sprang up, intending TO
pace the room. Quick as a flash his
waiter scratched few magic symbols
on bit of paper, and the emperor's
check had grown more than double.
Napoleon appreciated the delicacy Of
his attendant and said, "Thank you,
my dear Dunand," with one of his in
imitable smiles. The hurricane had
blown over
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
A Curious old vessel.

A British army officer discovered
among some old manuscripts draw
Ing of a man-of-war which was built
in 1000 for the japanese government.
The vessel was of immense size, was
covered with sheets of iron and cop
per and was provided with two rud-
ders.
Furthermore the manuscript in which
the drawing was wrapped says that
ut contained a very ingenious appa-
ratus, which was set in motion by two
dozen men. equipped with iron oars
The vessel resembled turtle in
shape and was armed with ten large
cannon.
The drawing is very exact, and ex-
perts say there is no doubt as to It's
authenticity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
Just As 1t Used To Be.

wish were boy again,
That age was but "A dream,
That things would change from what they arr
To wha. they used to seem;
That were but little boy.
And from my mothers knee
Could find that dear old Fairyland
just us II used to be.
II wishes were only a horse,
How fast away I'D ride
Across the plains Of yesterday.
Cold comrades by my side:
Once more I'd rescue captive maids;
All. doughty deeds you'd see,
II were but u hero bold,
just as 1 used to be.
With Beanstalk Jack I'D sally forth
To giants kill galore,
In seyen-leagued boots I'd stride away
To that enchanted shore.
Where ogres dwell. in castles huge,
And mermaids swarm the sea;
Oh. how I'd love to find them all
just as they used TO be.
My little boy says Pm all wrong
That nothing's changed at all,
That he can show me ogres fierce,
And giants more than tall:
Thea clasping his dear hand in mine,
He leads me forth to see
Years drop AS leaves l In young again
just as used to be.
Frederick Mitchell Monroe in Town and
COUNTRY. =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
Business Opportunities For All.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best agri-
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful. We have demand
for competent men, with the necessary
capital, for all branches of business.
Some special opportunities for creamery
men and millers. Good locations for
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbuyere. Cores
pondence solicited. Write for Maps and
Maple Leaflets. w. 4. Reed, Industrial
Agent, 6o4 Endicott Building, St. Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
A Deed of Darkness,

He sits alone in darkened room,
alone in the fading light. Why are
his brow so heavy with gloom and his
cheeks so deadly white? But though
his heart is faint with care, his cour-
age never flinches. His eyes are fixed
in a CLASSY stare. What is 1t his firm
hand clinches? "a little courage" he
murmurs. "Yes, a little, and all is
won." A choking gurgle, more or less,
gasp and the deed is done! Without
shudder OF eyelid wink-Ah! 1t
makes the heart recoil that he SO quiet
ly, calmly drank dose of castor OIL
London Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
All Tint Was Necessary.

for the future" says the physician.
"But fear that / have not yet ac-
cumulated sufficient money" protests
the multimillionaire.
"SutficientY' repeats the doctor.
"Why. my dear sir, you have enough
money to pay physicians fees for the
rest of your lifew-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

"George certainly has very strong
hands," said his mother-in-law grudg-
ingly as she watched him unscrew the
top of a can of preserves which had
stubbornly withstood his young wife's
efforts, says the Gentleman's Maya
zine.
Hasn't he, thought" cried his young
bride admiringly. Now l know what
he meant when he spoke in his sleep
last night about having such beauti-
full pair Of openers"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

The situation regarding legislation
intended to "crimp" the latitude of the
great combinations, is summed up in
the appended, which is the utterance of
senator from the northwest, himself a
republican. OF his party he says: ave
are In a state of paralysis. Nothing
can be done in this body to which three
or four men offer determined opposi.
ton. 1t makes no difference whether it
is tariff bill, trust bill, reciprocity
treaty or what, the majority seem pow
erless. A handful of men get together,
lay their plans, and hang up or side.
track anything they want to-" President
Roosevelt has q difficult task before
him; 1t will require great skill to "cosx"
the protectionist senators from drafting
bills that will cripple the source from
which comes the great funds for
campaign purposes. They will die hard
-Ackley World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

isn't 1t strange that lumorists are
nearly always melancholy
"Oh, don't know. You see, they sell
all their good humor. and then they
have to get along the best they can on
what's left, York Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

Oar am two sides TO a victory" said
Uncle Shad "Dar's de pint oh view oh
de victor and de pint oh view oh de
man dat gets licked. Mos. cherry vlcto-
~ means defeat for de udder chap
San Francisco Bulletin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
The government pays more each year

The government pays more each year
for the rent of mail cars than It costs to
build them. 1t also pays considerable
more per pound for carrying the mail in
these same care than the express com
panies pay for carrying their packages
In another car on which the railroad
company collects no rent. Conundrum
What causes the deficit in the postoflice
department? p Estherville Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

(tARfESTER. CONTRACTOR & BUILDER.
~ am now prepared to do all work In my
nne ~ good and workmanlike manner. Satis-
faclon guaranteed. Plans and estimates fur.
nisnea Work taken In town or country, Shop
near the stand tower on West Side Of river.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
o. e. Gates.

(llTYs DRAYMAN. Am Prepared to do all
and pianos specially. All work will receiye
prompt attention. share Of your patronage
y y sono,sed. Charges right. Give your draylng
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

''Do you belle sogt engage.
ments?'
Eyes, indeed, and of themw-De.
tyoit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
ALEX sEEsraoM

ALEX. SEFSTRoM.
GENERAL BLACKSMITH, horseshoiny a
" specially: Interfering and corns cured or
no pay. Prices reasonable, and the best OF
work guaranteed A share Of the public patron
age E is solicited. Shop on Franklin street. near
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
y. NJ. PEARsE.

j. NJ. PEARSE.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLLECT
y OR. All business entrusted to him given
prompt attention. Ofice In City Hall block,
second hoor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

LAWRENCE q GREMe.
DRUGS. Wall Paper. Stationery, Paints. Oils
~ etc. City Hall block.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

ScHARLEs. THE TAILOR.
TABOR and Gents Furnishing
1M Goods. Manchester, Iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
TAos. II. cARkeEp

RCHITEGT AND BUILDING sUPERIN.
Dubuque. Iowa. : V
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
Our Business Directory.
HoLL,srER LuMREa co

I UMBER and all kinds of building material,
Madison streets. '''u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

A. e. JEFFERSON.
nEADER IN Groceries. Provisions, rot
~ cry, Fruits. etc. Main Street,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

MANCHESTER MARBLE WORKS
rs prepared to furnish Granite and Marble
Monuments and Head Stones Of various do.
signs. Have the county right for Sipe's Pat
eLt Grave Cover; also dealer In Iron Fences.
VIII meet all competition. 2d A.
WH. MCINTOSH.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21
elLpNER BROS.
A.THoRPE,

DROPRIETOR OF KALAMITY'S PLUM
i der Store and Dealer In Clothing, Boots,
Shoes. Notions. ,ic. Masonic Block Manches-
ter, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

r. "EnNMEiolEhs
GENERAL DEALER IN FURNITURE,
" Conins. Picture Frames, Etc. A complete
stock Of Furniture and Upholstery always on
hand at prices that defy competition. A good
Hearse kept for attendance at funerals. Earl
Vile, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-21

DIR. j. w. SCOTT,
" ETERINARY Surgeon. and Dentist. SOL E
Main Street. Telephon $50.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-04
MOB LAW IN MISSOURI
Constable and a Rascal Whom
He Had Under Arrest Shot
TO Death.

St Louis. May "A special to the Re
public from Charlottesville, No, says:
D N Malone, a preacher for sect
known as s'Sanctifie5 People" and Con-
stable w J MOOneyhOn were SnOt ana
killed by q mob last night at WardeI'
twelve miles west of CaTutnerSVliie- Ma
lone had been PROSECUTING in this county
for several months. and much feeling had
been aroused against him. A woman
named Mrs Frin having left her husband
caused much agitation recently by living
with Malone. who had left his own wife
Mrs Alice Malone. The preachers wife
objected vigorously TO this arrangement
AND Malone declared her insane and
caused her to be detained in jail pending
an inquiry
This action aroused the citizens to Il
frenzy and a warrant was issued against
Malone and Mrs. FTiil on the charge OF
IInIawfuIIv living together Constable
AIoonevhOn last night arrested both, aud.
because Of the lateness of the hour de
cided not to take them to Charlottesville
until morning. but instead took his prlS-
oners to his own home for the night
Shortly after midnight there was a
knock at the front door and MOOneyho
opened the door He was shot dead IN
the doorway. A mob streamed into the
house and seized Malone. dragging him
out into the darkness. Mrs. Fiji fran
ticalIv begged that no harm be done to
him. but she was roughly pushed inside
the house and the mob departed. Malone
was taken to d wood some distance away
and shot to death. The mob then dis
persed. No harm was offered to Mrs
FriH or to Mrs. MOoneyhOn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-04
CLAIM THE ADVANCE
Rock Miners Say They Are En-
titled to the 10 Per Cent
Given Other Men.

WiIkesbarre, Pa. May "A mass
meeting of rock miners was held in
this city today to take action on the
10 per cent advance by the commission
which the men claim they are not re-
ceiVing- This class of miners are now
all members of the United Mine Work
ers union, but as they work for in
dividuaI contractors they have not re-
Ceived the advance given to the other
miners. The rock men now propose to
have an understanding. and if the ad-
vance is not given them within the
next two weeks they viii all go on
strike
T. L. Sommers, chairman Of the meet
ing. stated that the rock men formerly
had a union Of their own, but they all
joined the United Mine Workers and
when the latter declared rock work IN
fair during the long strike the rock
men quit with the rest
He declared that none of them had
received the back pay decreed for the
coal miners. and but a very few of
them have received the 10 per cent ad-
vance In his address he said it was
only fair to ask for what was given
the other miners and that the time has
come when they viii try to get IT peace
ably. but if not they would stop all
that kind of work in the various mines.
The wages of these men range from
81. 50 to $500 per day for eight hours
work. They remove rock from shafts
and tunnels for contractors who take
contracts from the coal companies.
There are nearly ], 900 men employed at
this work in the wyoming district
alone
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-04
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
Wyoming Livestock Interests Form
ing a Plan of Campaign.


Cheyenne, WyO.. May 3.-The state
authorities are preparing to wage an
active campaign on contagious diseases
among livestock in the state. Assist
ant Chief DR.. Melvin. accompanied by
DR.. George 5. Hickox of the bureau
of animal industry, arrived here yes
terday from Salt Lake and was in
consultation with the governor and
members of the state board of sheep
commissioners relative TO plans for
combating the disease. Chambers and
Texas itch have been running rampant
in the state for some time. while scab-
bies among sheep has spread so rapid
" that il is estimated that fully so per
cent of the sheep Of the state are af-
fected with the disease.
There is q vacancy on the state
board OF sheep commissioners. and
Governor ChattertOn will appoint a
new member. AS soon as this is done
the board will meet here with DR.. Mel
vim and DR. HickOx. when plans will
be formed for carrying on a vigorous
campaign against sheep affected with
scabbies. New rules and regulations
will probably be adopted. The sheep
men of the state will be asked to CO.
operate as much as possible, and It is
hoped that the disease will be entirely
eradicated in two or three years.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-04
HOW ROOSEVELT
SPENT SUNDAY
Attended Little Methodist Church
at Sharon Springs, Kan.
THEN TOOK HORSEBACK RIDE
PRESIDENT DUE TO ARRIVE IN
DENVER THIS MORNING.

q HARON SPRINGS, Kan, Nay 3
President Roosevelt attended the
little Methodist church at this
place today and listened to d most in
structive sermon preached by a Pres
byterian minister, Rev William Garter
Of Kansas City, who came here for
that purpose A number of pastors
from this neighbOrhOOd also pdrtlcI-
pated. A pleasing incident occurred as
the services began. Two little girls
were standing in the aisle near the
presidents pew As soon as the presi-
dent saw them he drew them into MS
pew and during the singing the three
shared the same hymn book At the
conclusion OF the services the preSloenI
shook hands with a large number or
people. In the afternoon he went for a
long horseback ride, accompanied by
Senators Burton and Long and Presl-
dent Butler of Columbia college
Senator Warren of Wyoming ana
Civil Service Commissioner FOuike
Joined the president here today.
The town is full of strangers, VINO
came here TO see the president. some
of them riding fifty miles for that pur-
pose.
A Sharon Springs admirer of the
president presented to him today a
weeks old badger. The little amman
is as friendly as can be and viii be
taken home to Washington TO go into
the menagerie Of the Roosevelt chill
7raD
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-04

people in their emergency by furnish
ing special trains whenever asked for
and by furnishing an abundance Of
cars for the removal of goods.
All Getting Out.
At the time of the exodus yesterday
merchants were not permitted to load
their stocks until the people had first
had opportunity to get household eff
fects away. Today an engine and train
crew has been kept between Frank
and BlairmOre hauling to the latter
place chattels Of every description as
fast as loaded. Most of the merchants
had determined yesterday not to move
their stocks, but all have now consent
ed to take no further chances, but get
out.
II. L. Frank majority owner of the
coal mining property, arrived today
with General Manager GebO. Mr..
Frank, when seen, expressed himself
feelingly as regretting far more the
loss of life than ne would have done
the complete destruction of the mine.
He said he had no statement to make
relative TO his intentions regarding the
property.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-04
SIX HUNDRED MEN CONVERTED AT
FINAL SESSION OF RAILROAD Y. M. C. A.

was Three Looks, Up, In, Out"
The delegates to the convention oc-
cupied the principal pulpits of the
city at the regular morning services of
the churches.
In the afternoon a mass meeting for
men was conducted in the Auditorium
by F. c. D. Smith of New York. At
this meeting over 600 men professed
conversion. At the same hour in the
First Methodist church. Miss Gertrude
SAKE of Chicago led a mass meeting for
women under the direction of the
Young WOmen's Christian association.
At the night session an address was
delivered by Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman
of New York on 1.-THE Growing
Achievement of Railroad Association"
Other addresses We're delivered by DR..
Elmore Harris of Toronto, Ont; T. c.
B. Smith of New York and other dele
gates. This was in the nature of
farewell service and was presided over
by the president of the international
association, Colonel John J. McCOOk OF
New York. Colonel McCOOk said this
had been the most successful cOnven-
ton ever held by the international as
SOciatiOn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-04
SURVIVORS OF THE FRANK HORROR
ARE LEAVING THE DOOMED TOWN

Blairmore. N w. T., May 3.-The
loud reports caused by the limestone
crumbIing and falling down the noun
tain, which kept up the greater part
of today. echoed dolefully through the
empty town of Frank. There were al
most no signs of life in the place, as
the police maintained a rigid guard
and permitted no one to enter the town
except persons having property to
more or look after.
Another party assembled the noun
tain today to observe the progress Of
disintegration going on in the danger
zone It was found that the break
or crevice from which future trouble
is looked for has advanced greatly
since the observations of the day be-
fore.
Second Slide Expected.
Receipt of this information. has Gre
ated fears of a second slide not far dis
tant. The Canadian Pacific takes so
serious a view of the situation that
superintendent Taylor has stopped the
work of reconstruction and withdrawn
his entire force for the time being
As soon as all personal property is re-
moved it is proposed to experiment
with powder and try to blow down all
loose rock. as well as any that
shows any indication of being danger
Gus. The attempt to put the mountain
ia a safe condition viii be made by the
government. The Canadian Pacific has
lent every possible assistance TO the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-04
BATTLE IN A CHURCH
Men and Women Fought Each Other Then Doubled Teams
the Poice-NobOdy Knows What
It Was All About

the stronger sex with cIenched hands
and books.
BY the time the police arrived some
of the cOmbatants had fed to the
street As the policemen entered the
church those on the outside returned
to the fight armed with clubs, stones
and reviewers. Those within left off
fighting with each other and unitedly
beset the police. Those from without
fired into the patrOlmen from the rear.
Police Drew Pistols
Women and children cried out in ter
rOr at the sight, and many men ran
from the church or leaped out Of win
dows Then the policemen drew re-
vOlvers and threatened to shoot unless
order prevailed. The affrighted COM
batants ceased fighting and the police
men began to make arrests OF all the
persons injured none had to be taken
to a hospital. Father KOIlar, who en-
tered into the midst Of the fighting in
an effort to calm his parishiOners, es-
capped uninjured. Many arrests were
made during the day, but no one
knows exactly who started the fight or
what it was about