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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
THE MEALS For POETS.



the Last Century.
The breakfast party became fashion
able in the early decades of the last
century, Samuel Rogers being one Of
the principal hosts. Round his table
gathered all the wits and celebrities of
the day. At his house in st. James
place Byron and Moore first came to-
gether "over n mess Of potatoes and
vinegar" 1t was in his dining room
that Erskine told the story of his first
brief and Grattan that of his last duel,
while the Iron Duke described Water
loo as battle of giants" Rogers
asked people, it was currently report
ed, by way of probation for dinner, but
his breakfast parties were more social
than his dinners, which. comparatively
speaking, were affairs of necessity or
form. His invitation notes We're mod
els of penmanship and conciseness.
evil you breakfast with me tomor-
rows. r." was the pithy invitation
to a celebrated wit Wont II" was
the congenial response. He was fond
of quoting Rousseau's profession of I'm
govt fin pour les dejeuners, the time of
the day when we are quietest and talk
most at our ease. Greville in his Mem
oirs.,' notes one of these breakfasts
in 1881. Sydney Smith, Luttrell, John
Russell and Moore excessively agreea-
BILE. never heard anything more en-.
tertaining than Sydney Smith-such
bursts of .merriment and so dramatic!
Breakfasts are the meals for poets.
met Wordsworth and Southey ut break
fast. Rogers are always agreeable."-
Chambers Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
To Work Ia Honorable.

There has existed and still exists to
some extent false sentiment that Ia
Dor is degrading or belittling. The con-
trary is true. An ideal condition of So
ciety can come only when every men,
Der of it recognizes that he is bound to
exrcise whatever skill or strength or
faculty lie possesses to its full capac-
tty not selfishly or for the sake of gain
merely, but for his own happiness and
development and for the benefit Of all.
And there should be no restriction on
any one, either legal or social or
through association. in regard to his
labor or Its fruits. If by patient appli-
cation or natural endowment man
possesses more Skill than his fellow or
IL he chooses to be more Industrious he
is entitled to the full benefit Of it.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
CAPTURING A. HUSBAND.
A Bold and Dashins Lady Was the
Mother of Robert Bruce.

Mother of Robert Bruce.
Many marriage suggests to an IT.
reverent curiosity the question, Did
the woman propose it," But one sell
dom finds actual historic proof that she
did. A recent delightful book ON Scot
land has an interesting and apparently
authentic story of n case where the wo-
man not only took the initiative, but
took it in high handed fashion.
The young Countess of Carrick was
left widow by the death Of her hus-
band while on one of the crusades.
The king became her guardian, aud she
had good reason to fear that he would
force upon her q marriage of policy.
She was famous horsewoman and
often rode for day through her own
forest, attended only by small mount
ed guard. One day she encountered q
young man to whom she was at once
much attracted. She asked him to re.
turn with her to her castle, but he had
some gallant adventure already in
hand and ungraciously declined the in.
vitation.
At a word from her her men-at-arms
made him prisoner and bore him off
to Turnberry castle.
Two weeks imprisonment brought
him to a proper sense of the charms OF
his fair hostess, and knight and lady
were welded with the reluctant con.
sent of the king.
The son of this romantic marriage
was Robert Bruce, whose splendid
patriotism and brave deeds are well
fitted to Justify his mothers coura.
geous audacity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
Mistakes In Stnmn.

By simple error in the printing of
set of stamps the value is enormously
increased to collectors a short time
ago Dutch stamp was printed yellow
instead of blue. A week later these
stamps were sold at great premium.
A New Zealand stamp some years ago
was printed upside down and it is now
worth large sum. Among English
stamps the old red penny, with the
plate No. 255. is valued by collectors
and the small pink halfpenny, Will
plate No. 0, is not worth less than $50
1t is said that the plate of the latter
was broken soon after it came into use
and was never replaced: hence the
value of the few stamps printed from
1t. 1t is always question with ANA
teurs whether to buy their stamps used
or unused. But 1t is safe on n great
occasion, such as n jubilee or exposi-
ton year, to buy them with the post
mark
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
The old Fas1,toned WIG.

A pretty young married woman said
to friend the other day: Mary is
such an old fashioned wife. She has
such queer notions about her duty to
her husband and home. Why, she de-
clines all invitations unless he is in
cluded and never under any circum-
stances is away from home when he
returns at night.
''Then she always gets up to break
fast with him and even goes so far as
to prepare certain favorite dishes for
him instead of leaving such fussiness
to the cook. She does not go away in
the summer until he is able to go, too,
and, in fact, she fuses over him in
the most absurd fashion"
After the pretty creature had van
ished to join n party of friends Mt din
ner n reflective mood stole over the
friend and she thought how much bet.
ter 1t would be if there were more old
fashioned wives.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
appeal to a gourmana as the solitary

uppedI " SouiLutuu us Tic SViltuiy
joint.
Now" decided jerks, you must
rest here little while, Miss Deane.
I'm going back to the beach. You need
not be afraid. There are 10 animals to
harm you, and will not be far away"
'What are you going to do on the
beach?" she demanded.
ITO rescue stores, for the most part"
'NIay not come with you. 1 can be
of some little service surely?'
He answered slowly: "Please oblige
me by remaining here at present. In
less than an hour ! will return, and
then perhaps you will find plenty to
do"
She read his meaning intuitively and
shivered. 81 could not do that" she
murmured. 81 would faint. While you
are away will pray for them, my I'M
fortunate friends"
: AS he passed from her side he heard
her sobbing quietly.
When he reached the lagoon he halt
ed suddenly. Something startled him.
He was quite certain that he had
counted fourteen corpses. Now there
were only twelve. The two Lascars'
bodies which rested ON the small group
of rocks on the verge of the lagoon had
vanished.
Where had they gone?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15

Flooding together through the sand.
SO do not wish to be addressed as
madam in every breath. Do you un.
derstand me?"
"As you wish. Miss Deane," he said
''The fact remains that have many
things to attend to. and we really must
eat something"
"What can we eat:'
"Let us find out" he replied, scan
ming the nearest trees with keen scru
tiny.
They plodded together through the
sand in silence. Physically they were
superb couple, but in raiment they
resembled scarecrows. Both, of course
were bareheaded The sailors jersey
and trousers were old and torn, and
the sen water still soughed loudly in
his heavy boots with each step.
But Iris was in deplorable plight
Her hair fell in great wave of gold
Ell brown strands over her neck and
shoulders. Every hairpin had vanish
ed, but with few deNterous twists
she coiled the flying tresscs into a
loose knot. Her beautiful muslin dress
was rent and dragglcd. 1t was drying
rapidly under the ever increasing pow
er of the sun, and she surreptitiously
endeavored to complete the fastening
Of the open portion about her neck.
Suddenly he gave II glad shout. "By
Jove, Miss Deane, we are in luck's
way! There is n fine plontnin tronn
The panss of hunger could not be re-
sisted. Although the fruit was hardly
ripe, they tore at the great punches
and ate ravenously. Iris made no pre-
tense in the NATTER and the sailor was
in worse plight, for he had been on
duty continuously since 4 o'clc<x the
previous afternoon.
at last the.4anppetitc was somewhat
apre s-sd, though plantains might not
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
A wonderful Memory.

Some years ago there was n strolling
player Mt Edinburgh of the name of
William Lyon, who had most aston
ishing memory. He one evening made
bet Of a bowl of punch that he would
at the rehearsal next morning repeat
the whole of the Daily Advertiser from
beginning to end. Being called on the
next day, he handed the newspaper to
gentleman present to see that he re-
pented every word correctly. This task
he accomplished without making the
slightest error, through all the varieties
of advertisements, price Of stocks, acci-
dents otn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
The uyglcnie value Of sunday.

Sunday Is not only religious but a
hygienic institution. 1t is beneficent in
its uses, morally and physically. How
workers should best spend the Sunday
is still moot question, but that 1t
should be n time of soul refreshment
and recreation. a moment, as Miss Co
relli expresses it, "for standing and
taking breath on the threshold of an
other week." Il season for thought, for
intellectual enjoyment, for the solace
Of nature and the admiration of its
wonders and beauty, no sensible per-
son will be likely to deny. Whether
motoring or card playing is the best
way to attain these ends must be left
to each individuals Judgment
Violet Greville in London Graphic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
LEAyEnED BREAD
Has Been Mans Constant Malnstay
From Time Immemorial.

Has Been. Mans Constant Mainstay
From Time Immemorinl.
Some writer has said that "The first miller
emerging from his savage state, with no
thought save hunger, plucked the wheat
from the stock, and, using his teeth for mill
stones, ground the first grist for customer
WHO would not be denied-his stomach"
Thus gaining experience by test in the food
line, it would he only natural for this miller
to lay up u quantity of grain against IN hour
of need. Just when he commenced grinding
his wheat in the rude stone mortar and
moistening tho -four preparatory to baking
it in the ashes of his camp fire, and just
when it was found that an old piece of dough
in fresh batch made it better or '1eavened"
it, is beyond tho reach of historians. Ger
tain it is that though the principle was the
same thousands of years ago as it is to-day,
it has remained for the makers of Yeast
Foam to supply yeast with all the true
leavening powers minus the properties that
produce sour, "runny" or soggy bread. This
is the yeast that took the first grand prize
at the St. Louis Exposition, and revolution.
ICES the bread making in every home where
it is used because much better bread can be
made with it from any flour.
Yeast Foam is purely vegetable, being
made ofthe best malt, corn, hops and other
healthful ingredients. The factory is also
the cleanest and best equipped in the world.
This yeast is the only kind that preserves
in the bread all the delicious flavor and
nutritive value of the wheat. The bread
made with it is always sweet and wholesome
and stays moist until used. Forty loaveso Of
bread can be made from ono &c package.
The makers of Yeast Foam are giving out
new book called Good Bread; How to
Make It." This little book, invaluable in
its way, has twenty-six illustrations in colors,
and tells how to make all kinds of bread.
biscuits, buns and rolls, as well as contain
ing other recipes which will be found in.
valuable in the home. The way of prepar
ing the different recipes is very cleL- and
comprehensive. The book will be sent free
to any one sending their name and address,
with request for same, to the Northwestern
Yeast Company, Chicago, III. Every wo
man who bakes should secure copy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
The Tnrnntula.

Tarantulas are plentiful in the rough
broken country in the southern part Of
California. They are repulsive looking
creatures, with fat, hairy bodies, over
plentiful wiry legs and cruel poison
mandibles. They stay in their bur-
rows during the dry season, but as
soon as the rains begin they sally forth.
The tarantula constructs very skill
full burrow and nest in the ground. 1t
has cover SO nicely fitted that it can
scarcely be detected from the surround
ing soil. The cover opens and shuts
upon hinge. and on the inside are
holes, into which the occupant thrusts
his mandibles and thus "holds his fort'
0roinct intr,synrc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
Codd,s Curiou. Dcfense..


An interesting book might be writ
ten on the subject Of "Curious De-
lenses"
One excellent instance is supplied
here in what was known as "Codd's
Puzzle" Codd was defending client
accused of stealing duck. He set up
seven dcfenses: ~ The accused bought
the duck and paid for it; (2) he found
It; (S it was given to him; ~ it few
into his garden; o. it was put in his
pocket While he slept. Six and seven
are not recorded, but IN amicus curiae
suggested that there never was any
duck at all. The accused was acquit-
ted, not because they chose any par
ticular defense, but because they did
not know which to choose, and they
gave the prisoner the benefit of the
doubt "-SnectntOr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
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 stockbuyers. Cores.
pondence solicited. Write for Maps and
Maple Leaflets. W. 7. Reed, Industrial
Agent, 604 EnNicott Building, st. Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15

The peacock heard the nightingale
singing.
"That seems easy to d." said the big
bird. IN see If can't sing as well
as that"
AT the dismal squawk that followed
q moment later every living thing with
in hearing distance fled in terror.
Courses on my fatal gift of beautyv'
exclaimed the peacock. "Why wasn't
1 made plain, like all the great must
cians!-Chicago Tribune,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15

Little AMI (wllo has an inquirlng
mind)-unclc Tim, / saw the word in
the newspaper. What is the "curricu-
lum" of Il college? Uncle Timrod
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., eli? Why.
that's what them ere mop headed col
legc students comb their hair WITH
Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15

Renfield--so you think he is trying
to accomplish too much in literaturei
Merritt-Yes; he is trying to make a
living in it-Town Topics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
New Iowa uItz Line.

Passengers for Iowa City should In
quire of Illinois Central ticket agents
as to connections with the new Inter
-burbsn line from Cedar Rapids to Iowa
City. j. F. MERRY.
36tf A. G. p. A.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15

~
Farmer Whiffietree-Bill Perkins son
Dan has got political job. Farmer
Medders-Gosh, alters said that Teller
d grow up ter be loafer!-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15

Dear" said the poets wife, MOTTO
ing his abstracted look, you are wor-
ried about something"
"Well-er-yes." replied the poet.
'"rell me. What have you on your
mind:"
Nothing. That's what worries me-"
Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
TAXING HIS MEALS OUT"

For saleby AsDERs & Pnll1pp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15

I~lHE sailor wasted no time in idle
bewilderment He searched
carefully for traces of the miss
. ing Lascars. He came to the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-02-15
cuRIoslTlEs OF SUICIDE.

(To BE Continued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
MORE EVIDENCE.
It is Coming in Rapidly in Rock
island.

Evidence on the following subject will
prove of interest to every Rock Island
reader. So many people go through
the same experience daily. This pub
lie statement should be proof positive
to every wavering doubter Read it
carefully:
A. Stees, of 921 Nineteenth street.
says: MY kidneys caused me a great
deal of discomfort to say nothing of
the money | spent trying to cure my
self. There were constant pains in the
small of my back and If / changed my
position quickly ! was rewarded with
pain shooting through my kidneys.
There was too frequent action of the
kidney secretions accompanied by
burning sensation. Procuring Doan's
Kidney Pills at the Harper house drug
store l took "A course of the treatment.
am satisfied they are an excellent
remedy and ] know of others who re-
ceived equally as much benefit as l."
For sale by ali dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster-M ilburn Co. Buffalo, y.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-DOan's-au
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06

capacity. This is about six times the
spring capacity of the ordinary pas
senger coach. On heavy trains, pulled
by giant locomotives, this increased
capacity of the draft gear prevents
disagreeabls jars in starting and stop
ping of trains.
An order is also in for over 1000
freight cars of various kinds, includ-
ing 1900 refrigerator cars. 1900 box
cars, 500 furniture cars, AIS coal flats,
$50 special design dump cars, $50
convertible coal and ballast cars, 25
drop bottom stock cars.
The Rock Island will also receive,
during March, Go new locomotives of
various kinds. including 20 Pacific
type passenger. 10 Atlantic type pas
senger, 10 freight and 20 switch en-
gines. An additional order for 50 loco
motives will be placed in the near fu-
ture. for delivery in the summer.
OF the new motive power to be dcliv-
cred this month. six of the passenger
engines are 10 be equipped with new
super-heating device, being the latest
development in locomotive construc-
ton, to secure economy in the genera
ton and efficiency in the use of steam.
Briefly. the device consists of return
steam flues inside the upper fire tubes
leading from the fire box. The steam
from the dome in passing through this
system is exposed 10 heat which raises
it's temperature. evaporating entrained
water and the steam passes perfectly
dry to the cylinder.
This new equipment, which is to be
added from time to time. places the
Rock Island in the front rank among
western railroads in the matter of
transportation facilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06
MUCH NEW EQUIPMENT
c., r. I. G p. Will Put Big Order in
Use During the Present
Month.

1t has just been announced that to
provide for the increased volume of
traffic on Rock Island lines, a large
amount of new equipment will be de
livered, during this month, on orders
placed several months ago. II is indi-
cative of the industrial and CONNER
cial prosperity of Rock Island states
that, even before the receipt of the
new equipment, il has been found nee
essary TO place another large order for
delivery in the early summer.
The rolling stock which will be
placed in service this month includes
20 new pattern passenger cars from
the Pullman shops, which embody so
many comfort-contributing devices
that they make a distinct advance in
day passenger equipment. This new
departure will come as a surprise TO
the western travelling public. Ten of
the cars will be 7O-foot chair cars, fur
nished with 81 twin reclining chairs,
seating as many people. The interior
finish is Mexican mahogany; decOra
ton is olive green. with plain green
lines and the chairs are upholstered
in green. The cars are equipped foi
lighting both by Pintsch gas and cleo
tricity and are fitted with electric fans
for ventilation and cooling.
The other ten cars are 70-foot vesti
buled coaches. with seating capacity
for so. The seats are upholstered in
maroon plush; otherwise the decora-
tons are the same as in the chair
cars. All the cars have very large
double plate glass windows and are
equipped with Pullman standard six
wheel trucks.
One new feature that will be intro
duced in these cars is an improved
draft gear with 125. 900 pounds spring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-06

sick and cOnvaIescent. and persons who
cannot fast without serious injury 10
/ health, are exempt from the fast. Per
sons excused from fasting on account
| of tender age, hard labor and sickness
are not restricted to the use of flesh
meat only one meal on those DAYS on
which it is allowed. Those who enter
tain any reasonable doubt about their
obligations 10 fast or abstain ought TO
apply TO their pastors for advice or dis
pensation.
:. The time of fulfilling the PaschaI
duty is extended in this diocese from
the first Sunday in Lent TO Trinity
Sunday.
DisPenSatIOn for LabOrers.
In virtue of special faculties given
in letter of the sacred congregation
of propaganda to the ordinaries of the
United States on the 18th of March.
1895, all labOrers in this diocese are
granted permission to eat meat at one
meal on days of abstinence.
From this permission, however, are
excluded all Fridays in the year, Ash
Wednesday. Friday and Saturday of
holy week and the Vigil of Christmas.
1t should also be remarked that on
those days on which the use of meat is
thus allowed, fish and flesh cannot be
eaten at the same meal.
This permission to eat meat on GER
tain days of abstinence extends not on
~ to the laborers themselves. but also
to their families, so that every member
of their family participates in the priv
ileGe of the indult
Those who make use of this dispen-
sation are earnestly exhorted to per-
form some other work of penance on
those days, such as abstaining from the
use of Intoxicating drink or some other
act of modification.
Should BE Faithfully Observed.
Pastors will please read and explain
the above qualifications to the faithful
before the beginning of Lent. This
holy season should be faithfully OBJ
served by Catholics, and in order to
promote the spirit of penance and
prayer peculiar to the time. they should
be invited whether it is practicable to
attend in church the extra devotional
services which are earnestly recon-
mended to be held at least twice a
week. and which might consist on
Wednesdays of recitation of a part of
the rosary. a practical instruction and
a benediction of the blessed sacra-
ment; on Fridays. the appropriate ex-
ercises would be the stations of the
cross.
The first Sunday in Lent is the day
appointed for special collection to pc
taken up in all Catholic congregations
of the United States in behalf of the
propagation of the faith.