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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
BA1LEY's FORD

Thos. Conner and wife of Man.
chester visited at G. b. Davis Sun
day of last week.
r. d. Grommon and wife were il
Manchester Monday of last week.
Miss Ole Clark of Delhi visited
at the home Of her friend, Miss Ell
vira Hartman the first of last week
G. B. Davis and Harry Conner
had business in Manchester Mon
day Of last week.
|. N. Ritchey and wife and daugh
ter Stella were in Manchester las
Wednesday.
j. G. Baker had business in Man
chester last Wednesday.
Chas. Grommon spent Thursda,
with his friend, Glen Petlon.
Mrs. G.. B. Davis was shopping
in Manchester last Thursday.
Miss Mary Trumblee of Lamon
is visiting at the home Of her sister
Mrs. Baker Hersey.
Tillman Grapes and daughter!
Carrie and Nellie, were in Manches
ter last Saturday.
Some of the farmers of this loca
lily report the army worm working
in their timothy.
j. W. Hartman had business il
Delhi last Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
WOMEN Of FINER TEXTURE
More So Than Business Men of the
United States, Declares Henry
James, Author.

In summing up Impressions of his re-
cent visit to the United States Henry
James, the self-exiled American au-
thor, comments on the striking con-
trast between the men and women of
this country. mo impression" he
says, assaults the visitor to the Unit
ed States so promptly as the over
whelming preponderance of the I'M
mitigated business man face with it's
extraordinary intensity. Nothing,
meanwhile, is more concomitantly
striking than the fact that the women
over all the land appear to be of a
markedly finer texture than the men,
and that one of the liveliest signs of
this difference is precisely in their less
commercialiZed, distinctly generalized
physiognomic character. The only
thing is that from the moment the
painter begins to look at American life,
brush in hand, he is in danger of see
Ing in comparison almost nothing else
in it-nothing, that is, SO characters
tic as this apparent privation for the
man of his right kind of woman, and
this apparent privation for the woman
for the right kind of man."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
.UNEARTHING OIL IN KANSAS
Farmer Made First Discovery, But
Lacked Means to Put Ideas
to Profit.

The first discovery of Oil in Kansas
was made by farmer in Johnson coun-
ty who lived near the old Santa Fe
trail and found oil in well on his
farm and sold 1t to the freighters for
wagon grease. The early settlers
learned from the Indians these oil
wells existed in different parts of the
state, but little attention was given
them. 1t required the financial re-
Enumeration from the Pennsylvania
field to stir the pioneer elements to ac-
ton in the undeveioped districts and
to bring to the Kansas field men of
capital and experience who would not
be discouraged by few dry holes.
General attention was attracted to the
Kansas field in 1873, when the Acres
well was drilled at lola, where enough
gas was found to make it commercial
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Said. II always knew you'd find him
a dear if you went at him the right

Said. 7 always knew you'd find him
a dear if you went at him the right
way"
The next day BARLEY received an
acceptance Of his resignation, to take
effect at once, and Immediately he be-
gan to look for another position. For
a week he answered advertisements
and interviewed prospective employ
ers, but as one attempt after another
proved futile, his step lost its wonted
elasticity and his voice its cheerful
ness OF tone. Mrs. BARLEY observed
those evidences of physical deteriora-
ton with wifely concern.
I'm afraid, Fred" she said, that
you are not enjoying your vacation as
you should. Really, think you ought
to try and brace up for my sake, after
all the trouble l took to get it for
YOU"
After all the trouble you took?"
repeated BARLEY. "You?"
Eyes, me. 1 didn't intend to tell
you, but can't keep it any longer.
l got that vacation for you. went
uOWll anu saw lAC lhuldoSi.
aw-the-manager?" Bart
ley gurgled, helplessly. "When?"
THAT first day you staid home and
went skating. l talked to him quite
plainly. l told him you were working
yourself to death and that it was all
his fault He didn't act a bit mean.
! l had expected to be scared half to
death, but l wasn't. He only wanted
to know if you had sent me down
there to tell him that. OF course, /
told him you hadn't. l said you would
rather die a thousand times over than
ask for vacation. Mr.. Bartley,' l
said, is slave to his work. When he
is absent from his desk one day you
may know that he lsas mighty good
reason for staying away
Great heavens!" groaned BARLEY.
What did he say?"
HE said he had often noticed that
himself o, he was just as nice as
could be all the way through. He
promised to let you off till the 18TH
1.-THE 15th!" BARLEY put in. Con,
found that head clerk"
Eyes. Why, what's the matter!
Isn't that long enough? Also, he
agreed, out of respect for my wishes
not to mention my name to living
soul in connection with the affair
You see, you are SO funny about some
things, and l thought you might moi
like-so that is the reason want you
| to quit moping. You owe it to me tc
brace up, for you can't deny that II
was who fixed you down at the
Office"
90, yes" he said. Imply, "you fixed
me all right.''-N. Y. Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
DELHI,

Mrs. Hattie Berets has gone to
Fayette to visit her father.
John Green was called home from
Dubuque owing to the severe illness
of his father.
The w. T. NJ. S. meets Thurs
day afternoon, July 6, with Mrs.
Geo. Angel.
Mrs. James Norris and daughter,
Miss Florence, were Dubuque visi-
tors several days last week.
DIR, c G. Bradley was down to see
Rev. Green, Tuesday.
Mrs. George White was able to
ride to town, Tuesday, for the first
time since her illness.
F. A. Doolittle returned from Da-
kota Saturday.
Timothy Noble of Greeley was at
%. B. Porter's recently.
Mrs. Chas. Stone visited in Della
ware Monday.
e. G. Perkins went to Lacrosse,
Wis. on business trip last week.
Mrs. G. ID. Stone and Mrs. L. r.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
EARLvILLE.

Miss Bertha Frank, daughter Of
Mrs. U. Frank, south of town, and
Geo. Rice Of Greeley were married
at Manchester Wednesday. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Rice have many friends
in this vicinity who wish them hap
piness and prosperity in their mar
ried life.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Lopez and
family spent the 4th at Nashville.
Mrs. E. II. Millen who has been
visiting at the home of her parents
the past two weeks, returned to her
home in Marion Wednesday.
About 80 automobiles passed
thro' here Sunday en- route to st.
Paul from Chicago, There were
about rs cars in line when they
started, but the heavy roads between
Freeport and Dubuque caused many
to ship their cars the rest of the
way.
Mrs. Lindsay and daughter Mar
garet visited at Alex Prentices from
Wednesday until Sunday.
Word has been received here that
Mrs. Delbert Witherell (nee Jane
Atchison) of this place, is lying SER
iously i'll at her home in Manches-
ter.
Mrs. VIM. Esler of Delaware and
daughter Norma of Milwaukee visit
ed friends in town Friday.
Mrs. Volt and Mrs. Baines Of
Alta were Clipper passengers to
Farley Saturday.
The members Of the G. e. S. and
their families enjoyed a picnic at
the Seven Springs, south of town,
Wednesday.
Mrs. VanAnda was Manchester
visitor from Friday till Sunday.
A basket picnic will be held at
Almoral on Tuesday, July 4tk. A
cordial invitation is extended to
everybody to come and help cele-
brate. Races, base ball, etc, are
some Of the attractions.
Bert Powell is now pitching ball
at Boone, Iowa.
Mrs. Stacey Dimond and little
daughter, Of Albany, ILL.,, returned
to their home Wednesday.
Frank Burrows and Miss Mary
Dueschner were united in marriage
at the NJ. Z. parsonage Wednesday
morning, June 30. Both parties
are we'll and favorably known here
and their many friends extend con-
gratulations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
pay, but nothing short of that would

pay, but nothing short of that would
touch his stony heart"
20, Fred, don't" she said. at breaks
my heart to hear you talk about dying.
l can't stand it. You really ought to
stay at home to-day"
Il know ought" assented BARLEY,
"and Pm going to do it, too, no mat
ter what comes of it. I'll telephone
down that I'm sick. Perhaps if I get
out in the fresh air for a few hours
I'll be able to fight off this spell of
sickness that feel is imminent"
At ten o'clock Mr.. BARLEY tele-
phoned to the Office the news of his
sudden indisposition; later he carried
out the rest of his programme by re-
pairing to the frozen lakes of Central
park, where he hoped to imbibe gen
erous doses of natures own tonic as
an antidote to the insidious poisons
fermenting in his system. The next
morning he got to the Office ten min
utes ahead of time. The head clerk
saw him come and called him over to
his desk.
You've done it now, Barley" he
said. You might as well have saved
yourself the trouble of coming down
to-day. You're not needed any long
err"
who said SOP"
"The boss. He told me to tell you
when you came in to-day"
BARLEY leaned against the desk
weakly. as that straight?" he asked
"Straightest thing in the world. He
called me in yesterday and asked
about you. You know the boss. He
doesn't waste any words. BARLEY not
here to-day?' he said. told him YOU
were sick. Very well,' said he.
When he comes tomorrow tell him
that he is not needed at present and
he may extend his vacation until"
The head clerk snapped his fingers
suggestively.
II see," said BARLEY.
HE added something about the
18TH" said the head clerk, "but that"
But that" supplemented BARLEY.
twas only his way of letting fellow
dde-by inches. What he really meant
"Yes." said the head clerk, at looks
that way. But you don't have to take
my word for it. You can wait till he
comes in, If you like, and ask him
yourself"
mo, thank you," said BARLEY. 81
don't want to see him. l won't
knuckle to him that much. OF course,
I've got moral and legal right to
see him and demand an explanation
and two weeks salary besides, but
won't do it. l won't even give him a
chance to fire me formally. I'll re-
sign before he gets around to it."
BARLEY wrote his letter of rcsigna-
ton that morning on hotel stationery.
When he went home for luncheon he
considerably refrained from appris-
ing his wife of his conversation with
the head clerk and his subsequent
communication to the firm.
mo use to worry her." he said
"I'll make her believe I'm simply
stretching my vacation out few days
longer"
Mrs. BARLEY, upon receipt of that
cheering news, effervesced with graft
tude to the tyrannical head OF the
house.
20, isn't he just too loyely!" she
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Stone were shopping in Manchester

Stone were shopping in Manchester
Wednesday.
Loney Powell and wife were over
from Ryan Sunday.
Mrs. R. M. Wilson and daughter
Grace were in Manchester Wednes-
day.
James Rogers was over from
Earlville Friday.
The M. e. church has been re-
shingled.
Mrs. L. II. Blanchard and Mrs. j.
w. Swinburne were Winthrop visi-
tors several days last week.
P. G. Michael had business in
Cedar Rapids Friday.
Orman Hartman is home from
Upton for the 4th.
Frank Beal was in Earlville,
Tuesday.
Mrs. d. Barnes visited in Straw
berry Point over Sunday.
J.J. Goen was down from Man
chester, Friday.
Mrs. Thos. Dunlap of Hopkinton
visited her father j. M. Phillips,
Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Signs Of a Sikh.

Gen. Gordon, a British officer who has
written a book on the sikhs, the cele-
brated fighters of India, says that the
signs by which you may know sikh
are these: He never cuts his hair, but
wears his beard Topped up over his ears;
he never smokes or touches tobacco, be-
cause that is the privilege of the Moham-
medan, but he is allowed to drink spir-
its and is q great consumer of opium.
Finally, he must have about his person
five KS, which Gen. Gordon thus enum-
crates: KEGS dong hair or beard; kangi
(comb), to secure the hair tied up in a
knot on top of the head; kaceh (breeches
reaching to the knee); kard (knife) and
kirpan (sword).
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
: BARTLEY'S
VACATION
M R. BARTLEY stretched his long
lvl legs and yawned dismally.

MI II. BARILEf stretched his long
lyl legs and yawned dismally.
Geo." he said, but do feel rocky
this morning."
81 am afraid, dear" said Mrs. Bart
ley, with tender solicitude, that you
are not we'll"
well? OF course I'm not we'll. How
can fellow be well with this ever
lasting grind going on from morning
till night? What l need is vacation.
If could just get rest for few
days I'd pick up and be all right
again."
We'll" suggested Mrs. BARLEY, art
lessly, "why don't you take it?"
Take it?" echoed Barley. with
tragic intensity. "If you knew the
boss you wouldn't ask that. Catch
him letting fellow have a day Off!
Why, he's a typical skinflint. He'd
grind chap into powder in order to
extract the last spark of energy.
That is the kind of man l am working
for, yet you ask me why l don't take
vacation. Maybe if l was dead he'd
let me off for few days, with full
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
SIS RApALYE.

When rainy-greener shoots the grass
And blooms the cherry tree,
And children laugh by glittering brooks,
Wild with the ecstasy
Of bursting spring, with twittering bird
And hum of honey bee
isis Rapalye!" my spirit shouts.
And she is here with me!
AS laugh the children, so her laugh
Haunts all the atmosphere
Her song is in the brook S refrain;
Her glad eyes, flashing clear,
Are in the morning dews; her speech
Is melody SO dear,
The bluebird trills: isis Rapalye-
/ hear!-I hear.-I hearn'
Again in races, at Recess
see her braided hair
Toss past me as stay to lift
Her straw hat, fallen there;
: The school bell sounds vibrant pang
My heart can hardly bear
Yet still she leads-Sis Rapalye-
And leads me everywhere!
Now l am old-yet she remains
The selfsame child of ten
Gay. gallant little girl, to race
On into Heaven then!
Yet gallant, gay Sis Rapalye-
In blossom time and when
The trees and grasses beckon her
Comes back to us again.
And so. however long since youth
Whose rapturcs wild and free
An old mans heart may claim no more
With more than memory
share the springs own joy that brings
My boyhood back to me
With laughter blossoms. singing birds,
And sweet Sis Rapalye.
james Whitcomb Riley, in Collier
Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

Natives of Morocco think that Euro
peans and Americans are dirty. The
habit to which they object is that of
washing the hands or face In Il basin
and, still more, taking bath where the
water is not running. The cleaner the
bather becomes, they say, the dirtier
the water he is washing with mSst
necessarily become. And eventually
the bather steps forth as cleansed
from water which is no longer clean.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

After all. what's the use? No mat
ter how hard we may fight, we lose In
tie end; no matter how much we may
seemingly conquer, in the end we are
wretchedly beaten; no matter how
much we are in the public eye, within
two weeks after our death we are too
dead to be talked about. There is
only one time in the world. and that is
now.-Lawrence (Ilan) World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Untidily Dressed Nurses

There is no doubt that proportion
of nurses, whose training is unim-
peachable, do not dress as trinity as
they might when they are out-of-doors,
If unqualified persons dishonor. the
uniform by appropriating it without
right, those who are entitled to the
uniform should honor it by wearing it
Observation-Disclosures Hospital.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

Quantity and show that it existed in
sufficient volume for fuel and lighting
purposes. Prospecting was rapid all
over the southeastern part Of the state,
with the result that in 1890 many
towns were supplied wholly or in part
with heat and light for domestic use.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Who Wouldn't How'll

WuU WUU1uH 11UWIt
howl tonight.
He-Yes; 1T probably has the tooth
ache.
she-The toothache!
He-Yes. Have you never heard of
the teeth of gale?-Stray Stories
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
County Correspondence.

guest of relatives and friends in this
place, his former home.
A few more days and the Fourth
will be passed. Our people expect
to patronize our neighboring towns
quite well if the weather is favor
able.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Dusinesslike.

Here lies Jane White, wife of Thorn,
as White, stonemason. This monu-
ment was put up out of respect for her
memory and as Il specimen of his WORK
manship. Tombs In the same style,
f50.-Londpn Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

A very famous American dentist met
the English husband of an American
friend of mine with the genial congrat-
ulation: MY dear sir, wish you joy!
You have married first rate set of
teeth. "-Fortnightly Review.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
His Weather Eve

"Now," said the employer, "you will
have to keep your weather eye on our
competitors"
"Tm afaid can't" answered the new
man. My weather eye has been poked
out by an umbrella rib"-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Stubborn.

"Self-opinionated? Well, should
say he is. l never met anyone SO dog
matte"
SIS that so?"
Eyes; why, he's positively bulldog
matte" philadelphia Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
The waterloo Of wealth.

The WaterIoo OF Wealth.
"You have succeeded in everything
you have undertaken"
Eyes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax, "but
l haven't yet tried to give any large sums
of money to church ."-Washingto
100 RICH AND RECKLESS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Quite oHhnnd.

Standar-Did that deaf mute orator
make a set speech? Doyle-No. He
spoke cffhand. Leader
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
RYAN.

Quite number from here took in
the excursion to Dubuque last Fri
day.
Miss Mamie Mcdonald was a
guest Of Miss Winnie Turner here
last week.
Mrs. Jamisson was Cedar Rap
ids visitor last Monday.
Mrs. j. j. Heiberger went to
Farley to be present at the wedding
Of her sister Alice Barry last We'd
nesday.
A large crowd from Masonville
came to witness the game Of base
ball held here last Sunday between
the Masonville and home teams.
Duncan Brothers have opened
restaurant in the building formerly
occupied by James Cavanaugh.
Nellie Preston, Pearl Arnold and
Mate Willard attended the game of
base ball held in Central City last
Thursday.
Judge Ney and son Of Iowa City
returned to their home after visit
with relatives and friends at Monti.
The Ryan base ball team were de-
feated by the Central City nine by
a score Of s to 0.
Several from here were in attend
ance to Mr.. Pentony's funeral held
in Manchester last Monday.
Mrs. John OBrien left Thursday
morning for Bloomington, Wis. as
she received word Of the serions
illness Of her daughter, Mrs. Maggie
Lyness of that place.
The game Of base ball held here
Sunday between Masonville and
Ryan resulted in score of to in
favor Of Ryan in the sixth inning
The game was very interesting VI
to this inning when on account o.
the rain the game was declared off
B. e. Jennings our depot agent
and Miss Alice Barry Of Farley were
united in marriage last Wednesday
at St. Josephs Catholic church in
Farley. The groom has made
many warm friends during his shor:
stay here and we are pleased to learn
his bride is an accomplished and
amiableyoung lady. They will be
at home to their friends after Aug
ust LIST. and their many friends
wish them unbounded happiness.
life sea
John Henningsen died last We'd
nesday after a serious illness. The
funeral services were held in the
Lutheran church here last Friday
A large crowd attended the funera
as his friends were numerous. The
family have the sympathy of the
community in their bereavement
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
FOR SALE.

A farm of about 1913 acres, on line
Of Cedar Rapids branch of Illinois
Central r R., five miles south Of
Manchester, and one mile from
Golden station; ample buildings and
of good quality; fine well water with
wind mill and tanks. No better
grain and stock farm in Delaware
county. Must be sold to settle an
estate. Is a bargain at $65.OO per
acre, which will buy it if taken soon.
240 acre farm Il miles southeast
of Manchester; l4O acres under imss
provement, balance pasture; fine
buildings, all new, and plenty of
them; good well water with wind
mill and tanks. Best farm for the
money in the country. Come quick
if you want a bargain. Price $4,000
per acre.
We have other farms and can suit
you. Call and see us.
COLLINGE & DUNHAM.
l5tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
To Explore Montana.

Senator Clark, of Montana, has fur
nished means to defray the expenses of
an expedition to explore the unknown
mountains of that state. It will be under
the direction Of Prof. M. J. Elrod, who is
attached to the biological station Of the
Montana university.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Craze Of the "Inprover."

SAo0V VA Vic
One Of the employees of small manu-
featuring concern in Gotham, says the
New York Sun, has craze for taking
apart new bits of machinery and seeing
the "how" of their operation. AS rule,
he assemblies them again without much
difficulty. The other day, however, he
assisted in taking down small electric
motor. He overhauled it and laborious-
ly put it together and then gravely an
nounced that the blamed thing won't
rum" His employer and the-rest of the
force worked for the better part of the
day in vain attempt to get the motor
to work, and then began to quiz the "im-
proven" as he is known What did do
to it?" he replied. 81 didn't do blame
thing to it but improve it. got it all
together again the first try, and saved
these two pieces out of it."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

VIM. DENNIS.
(tARPENTER, CONTRACTOR 4 BUILDER,
~ lam now prepared to do all work in my
line in good and workmanlike manner. Salts.
faction guaranteed. Plans and estimates fur.
nished. Work taken in town or country, Shop
near the stand tower on West Side Of river,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
SIMON g. ATwArER.

HARDWARE. STOVES, T1NwARE, ETC
IL Keeps hrst-clAss timer and does I'll
iinds Of repairing with neatness and dispatch
store opposite First National Bank, Main st.