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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
STUPIDITY OF SHEEP.
The Way These Exnsperat1nglS
k'ooIfs., Animals Court Death.

The Way These Exnsperat7nEl1
Foolish Animals Court Death.
A sheep. hcrder gives some of his ex-
perience In handling sheep on the west
ern ranges il the following:
We have to watch them every min
ute, and if vigilance is relaxed for an
instant the entire flock is likely to COM
NIT suicide. In handling most animals
some degree Of self help or intelligence
can be relied on to aid the owner in
saving their lives, but sheep seem to
set deliberately to work to kill them
selves.
II caught in storm on the plains,
they will drift before the wind and die
Of cold and exposure rather than move
100 yards to windward to obtain shell
ter in their corral. To drive sheep
against the wind is absolutely impos-
sible. 1 once lost over 1000 head be-
cause could not drive them to g cor
ra! 200 feet away.
In the corral they are still more fool
ish. If a storm comes up, they all
move down wind" until stopped by
the fence. Then commences the pro-
ceeding so much dreaded by sheepmen,
known as 'piling" The sheep will
climb over one another's backs until
they are heaped up ten feet high. OF
course all those on the bottom are
smothered. Not one has sense enough
to seek shelter under the lee Of the
fence, as horse or dog would do.
Again, if a sheep gets into quick
sand its fate teaches nothing to those
that come Immediately after, but the
whole flock will follow the leader to
destruction. No more exasperatingly
stupid animal than q sheep walks
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
corncob Pipes.

The first cob pipes were not made in
Franklin county. Mo-, but at Warrens-
burg. Fritz Tibbs, German cabinet
maker. who resided in Warrensburg
in tie early seventies, used to white
them out with jackknife. He after
ward moved to Washington, Franklin
county. where he engaged with his
brother in the manufacture Of cob
pipes and became wealthy..-WarTens'
burg (N1o) Standard-Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
The Khyens.' First woman.

The Khyengs Of Burma are probably
ihe only race or tribe Of people that
have any tradition Of the origin Of the
human race that do not have man or
male human being in some way COD
uected with that Important event. The
Khyeng genesis opens in this wise: I'm
the beginning OF the world, after the
sun. moon and stars had appeared. the
earth by its own inherent power Of pro
duc.jvenesS brought forth a female
creature. which was called Eleeneu.
She laid 100 eggs and hatched them iE
cotton WOOL and from them spl.ang l0C
hpu,an beings. the progenitorS Of the
aiTerent races" The least that can be
said Of this curious belief is that it is 4
Gne illustration Of tie multiple theory
AS applied to the origin of tie human
r.cc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
madc the Cannon Balls FIT.

The first battle Of the war Of 1872
was fought at Sacket's Harbor. July O.
1912. and consisted of an attack made
upon the village. The inhabitants had
but one gun Of sufficient size arc
strength to infict damage, 50 pound
or, for which they had no Slot. This
difficulty was overcome By the patriot
ism Of the housewives. who tore up
carpets from the floors and with strips
wound the small balls 70 fit the can
Dor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
To Get Rid of Rats.

After all other remedies fail. there
still remains way Of getting I'd Of
rats. and that is by depriving them OF
water. They can live for very long
time without food and when hard
pressed viii not hesitate to eat each
other. hut 10 rat can so twenty-four
hours without drink Therefore if ev-
cry possible means of obtaining water
is taken from the rats they will desert
the vicinity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
DR.. Bartlett and Margaret Fuller.


In regard to brilliant Margaret Full
Ter the following story is told by Sen
ator Hoar in his "reminiscences: "Old
Dr.. Bartlett, a very excellent and kind
old doctor. though rather gruff in man.
ner. could not abide her. About mid
night one very dark, stormy night the
doctor was called out Of bed by a
sharp knocking at the door. He got
up and put his head out Of the win
dow and said: Who's there? What do
you want? He was answered by a
voice in the darkness below. Doctor.
how much camphor can anybody take
by mistake without its killing themy
to which the reply was. Who's taken
IT.? And tire answer was. Margaret
Fuller. The doctor answered in great
wrath. a peck
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
The Dictionary.

'Neither is dictionary bad book
to read" says Emerson in his essay on
books There is no cant in 1t, no ex-
cess Of explanation. and it is full OF
suggestion. the raw material Of posi-
ble poems and histories. Nothing IS
wanting but little shutting, sorting
ligature and cartilage"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
On he Inx,xlIment Plan.

Mrs. Brownc-Ch. what lovely weG-
ding presents. Such beautiful silver.
w::re and such rare china. Wasn't il
,,ce to so. such presents?
Mrs. Gipane-Yes. it was. but we are
ron. beginning to pay for them on the
,nSta!,nent plan.
Mrs. Browne-Pay for them? On the
instnllment plan? Why. Mrs. Greene.
@hat do you mean:
Mrs. Greene-Why the young people
who gave us wedding presents are get
ting married. and we have to send them
wedding presents.-I-ippincott's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
Letter to r. L. Edmunds,
Sumter, S. c..

Dear Sir: The late president of the
Croton River bank, at Brewsters, N.
Y, built the finest house in all that
region in 1884 and painted it with lead
and-oil at cost Of S400-the house
cost s3l., 600.
In lsS7-three years--he repainted
it with Devoe at cost Of $3.50. In
1897 his paint was in good condition.
Lead ,and-oil, S400, three years.
Devoe $3.50, ten years.
Yours truly
55 F W Devoe & Go
P. 81. B. Durant sells our paint.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
Quite as satisfactory.

tI want to ask you something,
Gracie,' said the beautiful heiress.
'sWhat is it. Duckie:" the dlke in
quired.
"Would you object if should request
the minister to omit the word obey
from the service when we are mar
ried?''
Certainly not. He can just 1aake it
love, lonor and supply" Chicago
Record. Herald
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
HIGH NOON,
Originally IT was Q O'Clock In the
Afternoon.

Afternoon.
The word moon is originally de-
rived from the Latin mona hora, the
ninth hour of the Romans, the 3 o'clock
of today, but no clew is given as to
when Or why the change took place
which made moon" mean midday, or
l2 O'clock.
This will be discovered if we go back
to early times, for then great Difference
was paid to Saturday afternoon as a
prepare ton for the Sabbath, when
work was eased ain over the land. In
95s King Edgar in his ecclesiastical
laws laid it down that Sabbath shall
be observed from Saturday noon till
light appears on Monday morning" I"
Johnson, commenting, upon this. says
noon is 3 o'clock, and remained so
till the reformation.
How, then, came it to mean IL
o'clock. In this way: Monks, by their
rules, were not to dine till they had
sung their .'nones," or noontide service.
When midday, II o'clock, began to be
the tine of eating and drinking the
monks, who were also the masters OF
language in the dark ages, anticipated
both tleir devotions anftheir meals
by singing ''nones" Immediately after
the 12 O'clock service. Thus the moon"
Of old was merged into the moon" OF
today. and for time distinction was
made between the two by calling II
O'Clock noon and O'Clock high noon.' y
as it appears in The Shepherds Al,
nanack'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
Very Pathetic.

'What can be r.ore pathetic" said
the sentimental woman, than man
who has loved and lostT'
We'll" replrd tile man Of expe-
rience. "a fellow who has bet on a
sure thing and lost cuts quite figure
in the pathetic line Chicago Record
Herald
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
Another Word For 1t.

Henry" said Mrs. Smudgers. glanc-
Ing over the front page of the ne'Tspa-
DER. what do they mean when they
say that one train telescoped another?'
They mean. my dear. that it rushed
right into 1t. 1t is bad kind Of COLI
SION
Collision: Then why don't they call
Il co,lideoscoro instead OF tele
.eu.~?" Kansas CITY gglournsi .--'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
Bound to Ee Ladylike.

Ethel-What did you do when Gus
proposed to you?
Mabel was so surprised ! puckerec
up my mouth to whistle, but then | re-
membered that would be unladylike. SO
hurried and pressed my lips against
bis to keep myself from whistling.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
Inchrvms1 Amelioration

s'Poor thing. Did she take her hus-
bands death much to heart:"
"Why. she's prostrated with grief!
She can't see a soul except the dress
naker."-Town Topics.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-01
A RABBIT CAT.
The Man1 TailIess Feline Was Once
q Seacoast Freak.

The Man1 TcilIess Feline Was Once
Seacoast Freak.
It seems probable that the tailless
Man1 cats originally came from Corn-
wall. They managed to survive longer
as a distinct breed in the Isle Of Man
than in Cornwall, the predominancei Of
the common tailed cat being Of course
aided in the latter district by the fact
that, although remote, it is part Of the
mainland of England, whereas new
cats could be carried to the Isle Of
Man only by sea. The Manx cat which
first attracted modern attention was q
very different animal from the yari-
ously colored specimens which now
take prizes at cat shows. 1t was al
ways of the color Of q hare and had
fur like hare.
Like hare, too, it always moved its
hind legs together. It's chief food was
crabs caught on the beach, and when
transported inland from the seacoasts
it very seldom, if ever, survived long.
No cat of this kind has been seen for
many years in the Isle Of Man, though
there are plenty Of tailless cats, its
crossed descendants, to be purchased
there's Wherever it originally came
from, the. Cornish OF Manx cat was
more nearly a separate species than
any kind Of show cat now existing.
It was a seacoast animal, with fur,
color, absence Of tail and method Of
locomotion obviously adapted by the
Inheritance Of ages to its habit OF
catching crabs and other small life be-
hind the ebbing tide.
Gorki., Of1nand Autobiography.
Maxine Cork, the Russian novelist
was requested by his publisher to Writa
his own biography. Taking up pen,
he wrote the following:
1851 became an apprentice to a
shoemaker.
1871 entered q draftsman's Office
as apprentice.
1sS0-kitchen boy on board a packet
boat.
1881 became street porter:
18S5-Baker.
1886 -Chorister in travelling opera
company.
1871 sold apples in the streets.
1851 attempted suicide.
1904 lawyers copying clerk.
1871 made the tour Of Russia On
foot.
1921 worked In railway shop. In
the same year / published my frss
story.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-20
Death Of John Smith.


John Smith died at his home
in Collins Grove last Friday after
noon after long illness. The
burial services were held Sunday
morning from the Masonville Cath
Ole church.
Mr.. Smith was one of Delaware
county's pioneer settlers, a substan-
tial, earnest, thinking gentleman,
who will be missed not alone by his
immediate family but also by a
neighborhood of friends that in
cludes the whole county. Our
Masonville and Coffin Grove letters
both contain obituaries of this
worthy man who has entered into
his reward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-20
Fish and Game Laws.

The following amendments to the
fish and game laws werepassed by
the thirtietn general assembly and
are now in force:
Section 254O was amended by
making open season for fish May
18th to November 18th; by making
the use of trot lines lawful in
streams only from May 18th to Nov
ember 18th; and by making it UNI
lawful to kill, destroy or have in
possession or under control for any
purpose whatever, any bass, catfish,
wall-eyed pike or trout less than six
inches in length.
Section 2546 was amended by pro-
hibiting the issuing of permits to
take certain fish by seine or otherwise,
except in lakes having an area of
not less than two miles, and then
only from June 18th to December LIST
with seine, making seines, spears
and other devices for taking fish
unlawful and public nuisance, and
making it the duty of all wardens
and peace officers to seize and destroy
them.
|. Section 255l was amended by
making open season for ruffed grouse
or pheasant, wild turkey or quail
from November LIST to December
18th, and making open season for
snipe from September lst to April
18th.
Section 1852 was amended by
making it unlawful for any one per-
son to kill in any one day more than
twenty-five Of any pinnated grouse
or prairie chicken, woodcock, quail,
ruffed grouse or pheasant, wild tur-
key, duck, goose, or b1ant, or to kill
for traffic any pinnated grouse or
prairie chickens; woodcock, quail,
ruffed grouse or pheasant, or to have
in possession at any one time more
than twenty-five of either kind o.
the above named birds, Except
ducks" or to ship in any manner
any Of the above named birds except
that twelve birds may be shipped in
any one day, on affidavit filed with
the common carrier that they are
not shipped for sale or profit.
A new law prohibits the shooting
of live birds at any shooting tourna-
ment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-20
An Interesting Wedding.

One Of the prettiest weddings ever
witnessed in Manchester was that
of Miss Maye Gary, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. F. F. Cary. and Mr..
Jerome Sabin on last Thursday
evening. Two hundred and twenty
five invitations had been issued for
the ceremony and reception, and a
large number of those hidden were
present when promptly at eight
FLOCK the wedding march, played
BY Mr.. Elmer Copeland announced
the coming Of the bride and groom.
Accompanied by Mr.. Howard Smith
and Miss Maude Cary, sister of the
Of the bride. Mr.. Sabin and Miss
Cary took their places in the big
bay window in the south parlor,
prominent in the decoration Of
which were the monograms @. and
S done in smilax.
A simple marriage service was
read by Rev. Kirkwood of the
Presbyterian church and after con-
gratulations, all adjourned to the
parlors Of the Congregational
Church where a delicious supper
was served.
Miss Cary is one of Manchester's
sweetest girls, a gracious queenly
character who makes and keeps
friends wherever she is.
Mr.. Sabin is the Oldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. II. w. Sabin, who recently
retired from the more active labol
on their farm just north Of thil
city and are now enjoying a goodly
competence in less busy life
Manchester being their home. Jer
ONE is young man of much bust.
ness ability and many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sabin left on Fri
day for q short wedding trip, ate
which they will be at home on tn
lSabin farm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-20
Marriage of Sheriff I. ]. Hennessy and
Mrs. Winnie Parrctt.

The marriage of Mr.. Thos. Hennessy
and Mrs. Winnie Works Parrott in
Chicago on Tuesday last united two
of Manchester's most popular young
people. Mr. Hennessy has been en-
gagged in business in Manchester for
a number of years and his success
has been due to his untiring energy
and ability. His popularity and the
regard felt for him throughout Della
ware County was attested last Nov
ember at the polls when, running on
a ticket adverse to the sympathies of
the vast majority of the voters Of the
county, he won the election and was
made Sheriff of Del aware County by
a handsome vote. Mrs Hennessy
numbers us all as her friends and
together with every one in Manches-
ter we are this week wishing her,
as well as Mr. Hennessy, all that
goes to make life most livable and
pleasant. May these wishes so
cheerfully accorded them help be-
strew their path with all health,
happiness and prosperity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-20
Death Of Hugh M. Ryan.

The death of Hugh M. Ryan al
his home just north of Manchester
on Tuesday night of last week re-
moves one of the most popular
young men of Delaware county from
a life that was rep!ete with prom
Uses for bright future.
Mr.. Ryan was born in this county
twenty eight years ago and this has
always been his home. He is sur
vived by a wife and one child, his
mother, five brothers and two sis :
tiers. The funeral services, conduc-
ted by Rev. S. X. Kirkwood, were
held from the home on Friday
morning
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-20
Edward Cross Injured.

A wreck on the Illinois Central
between two freights near Scales
Mound on last Wednesday resulted
in. two known deaths with the addi-
ton Of several badly injured. Ed.
Cross Of this city, who was head
brakeman, on No. SO, was injured
but was able to walk and assist in
the release of others who were pin
ned in beneath Sdgeckage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-20

They were the recipients of many
gifts, not alone Of dainty bric-a-brac
but also of beautiful substantial
pieces of furniture, china, cut glass,
silver, and linens.
May the beginning of their mar
ried life SO joyously wrought bode
them a life together Of health, happi-
ness and plenty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-20
LISTEN.

have been advertising the fact that the Yazoo
valley lands are OF an exceeding fertility, located
in 9 genial climate and for sale at q price that
ef. wish YOU could fully realize this. Con-
slider this proposition-you can place your
money where It will return to you 100 per cent
will be likely to get for It in any other way.
This is true every word and 1t ought to call out
q half million dollars for Investment within 4S
try. Its opportunities are extraordinary and
you can Justly blame yourself II you allow any
thing to prevent your finding 1t out. Call on or
address y. ]. BRECKON,
Telephone l02. Manchester, Iowa.
16-w2.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-20

DullQlng anu residence ON MAIN
street. The store building, occupi-
ed by the Misses Ward as a bakery
and lunch roam, is having a large
kitchen addition that will leave
these ladies large dining room
and also give them space later on
for their ice cream patrons. This
kitchen room will be two stories
high and the second story will add
much in modern convenience to the
Sheldon home, which is above
stairs.
Missouri farmers, says the Mime
apolis Journal, are being worked by
one Of the meanest tricks now out on
the pike. AS this shrewd device
from separating the honest toile1
from his coin is likely to work its
way north, the awful details are
given here. In the first act of the
tragedy stranger appears on the
road near the farmhouse, diligently
learching for lost diamond ring
As he does not find it he offers $ lO(
.,eward for its recovery. He goel
away without finding the ring anc
shortly afterward a tramp picks VI
q ring. The farmer who is to be
the victim offers the tramp $25 70,
the ring, expecting to get the $lO(
reward. The tramp hesitates, blu
finally accepts it and leaves. Wher
the farmer cannot find the stranger
he grows suspicious and has Jew
eler examine the ring. it is gener
ally pronounced to be worth abou
is cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-07
Seaside Social Events Of the Week |
-

clatsop Beach. Aug. O.--clataop
Beach has broken her record for FASH
ionable gatherings this week. The
Bennett. BELL wedding brought down q
large number OF people from Astoria
and Portland.
The beautiful weather brings every
one down TO the beach at bathing time.
Those who do not enjoy surf bathing
come for the purpose OF watching those
who do. II Ia particularly amusing TO
see such tiny children. some OF them
only or years Of age. 80 brayely Into
the surf as far an they dare.
The events OF the coming week will
be similar In character TO the preced-
Ing ones. only being different people
who build the bontlres and bake the
clans. there ID always the charm Of
newness about It,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-07
Bennett Bell Nupsials.

A wedding Of much social import
ance, because or the extreme popular
ity OF the contracting parties, took
place at Gearhart Park Tuesday, when
Miss Charlotte Mne Bennett OF Astoria
was united In marriage TO Mr. ChrIss
Alexander Bell Of Portland. Rev. will
liam q. Gilbert officiating, Miss Sue
Eimore OF Astoria was maid OF honor,
and Mr.. Robert Farrell Of Portland was
beat man.
The floor Of the large yeranda was
covered with canvas and an altar built
al the west end was beautifully decor4
ated with moss and maiden-hair fern.
The large white pillars were almost
concealed with evergreena. A hang
Ing basket OF ferns and sweet peas
was suspended from the archway be-.
tween each two posts. The brides at
tendants were Mrs. Arthur Finch, Miss
Reba Hobaon. Miss Sadie Craug. Miss
Alice Wood. Miss Marge Halstead and
Miss Laura Fox.
Promptly at ? p. m. the groom and
his best man appeared on the porch,
followed by the minister. and the
bridesmaids, gowned in white. came
from the rear OF the house. carrying
sweet pen garlands, and singing "FaIth-
ful and True" from Lohengrin. They
wended their way under the trees and
formed an aisle on the porch. The
girls OF the Thursday Afternoon club,
also gowned In white. were grouped
on the east end Of the porch. The
bride. In q beautiful white imported
gown and veil. carrying d shower bou-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-07

I wife. Thos. w. Murphy, p. w. Custer
and wife. Margaret Kelly, Genevieve
Kelly, J. w. Jelly, Mrs. G. r. Bacon,
II. 8. sladen, o. b. Wright. Phil Met
schan, Miss Nelly o'Brien. Miss Anna
O'Brien. Mrs. r. ]. Jennings, George
Parsons. jr. John r. Lathrop, Mrs.
John H. Lathrop. A. X. Scott and wife,
Alice G. Andrews. w. w. Gordon, Mr..
L. Samuel, Germaine G. Samuel, Mrs.
Amelia Sherman, Miss Winnifred
chambreau, Portland: Miss Maud Al.
Stone. Mrs Dan Alien. Mr.. G. r..
Wright, Miss Harriet Tallant, f. s.
Greenough, l. 10. seiig, A. II, Fricke,
Mrs. l.. Newman. Mrs. Harrison Allen,
Astoria; ]. w. Seaborg. Bay View;
william y. Claugh. Waiia Walla; J. r.
Brannigan and wife. Seattle; Werner
Breyman, Mrs. Breyman, Mrs. William
Brown. ]. r. Rogers. Mrs. Rogers, Miss
Rogers Salem; II. NJ. Holt. Butte; t.
w. westin, wife and daughter, Liv-
ington. Mont: w. Asher. b. w. Dennis,
San Francisco; Miss Nell Fitzgerald
stockton. Cal; Dr. and Mrs. r.. Van
Nate. Boise: Mrs u. M Cooper, Glen
wood; b. Miller. NJ. Maher, Chicago;
Mrs. @. T. Becker and daughter, og-
den. Utah; Gerlinger, 1905
Necanicum Inn: Mrs. Jasper r..
Young and children, ]. X. Levy, wife
and daughter, Elizabeth Anderson,
slIas Ewing. Portland; Mrs. Edwin n.
Knight and children, spokane Amy
shweicS, New York.
The Colonial: ]. c, Allen, Fred
Huatt. A. o. sniter. John Smith. Port
land: George Ebehart, Ely, oregon;
Lena stauffer, Dallas; r. Elmond. Sea-
side; w. 7. o'Brien, G, d, May, Charles
Feldenheimer. Roy feldenheimer, Mrs.
y. Frank, Ben Holiday, Alice c. AM
drews. George A. Tilden. @. r. Johns
ton. Mrs. Fred Langerman. Portland;
George Lounsberry. J. McGieblsche,
Iowa: Mrs. Il. Lowell. Mrs. 4. Merritt,
Castle Rock: Mrs. Harry Reineman.
Fort stuie. D. c.