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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
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III is reported In German newspapers
that the Chinese government has re.
Gently granted its first patent. 1t Is
FOR an electric lamp invented by a ma
i've OF Marking. who claims that he
mas far ontdone his foreign rivals, and
WHO calls his lamp, with that touch
or poetry which is more common to
the Chinese mind than people who
know only the john Chinaman" of
America imagine, bright moonlight"
Inc recent classification at the Brit
lsh Patent Office shows that cooking
Is the popular subject of invention
having been the subject of 1915 Brit.
ism patents i'll forty-eight years, or an
average of serenty-three a year. I'm
orelias brought out 1857 Inventions
and hats l,411. Invention tends to run
III grooves. 1896 and 1897 rejecting the
enormous development in cycles, while
motor vehicle inventions have doubled
since 1900.
Much Interest has been awakened
among naturalists by the discovery Of
a species of white or polar bear living
inland in the northwestern part of
British Columbia. A mounted specl-
men has been in possession of the Car.
negie Museum for nine years, but only
lately was its true character recog.
niZed. 1t had been regarded as an
albino black bear, but William T.
Hornaday has shown that 1t is really a
species of the white polar bear. The
specimen is Az feet long and 81 inches
i'll height, No living bear of this spe-
cies is in captivity, but efforts are now
making to capture one or more for the
New York Geological Park
Tea drinking is an acquired habit,
and NJ. Jules Rudolph expresses the
belief that 1t would not be difficult to
transfer our liking for Chinese tea to
any one of various infusions having
the same effect In aiding digestion and
stimulating the nervous system. Some
of these lnfnsions of leaves and flow
ers have been known to us as medi.
cines. Camomile, veronica, sage. am
bresia, horsemint and wntergreen are
among the locally we'll known of many
common plants yielding agreeable teas.
and Paraguay tea and false tea are
already much used in South America
NJ. Rudolph looks upon Roman camo
mile as an especially promising tea
substitute. He has found the unknown
tea of the tarragon to be very pleas.
ant, and 1t is useful in stomach weak.
ness.
The rcce: use of copper suphate
for the iisinfection of reservoirs and
the destruction of algae and noXious
germs in water has lei to much dis
cussion OF the old idea tina: copper is
dangerous TO health. Dr. George T..
Moore of the Department of Agrcul.
ture maintains that n change has come
over scientific opinion on this subject,
Strange as it may seem, he SAYS. there
is not an authentic case of copper-pol.
soning on record. either in this country
or abroad. and he adds that toxicolo.
sists and psychologists who have suffi.
Gently studied the subject agree that
copper. in the amount used for puritica.
ton of water, is harmless. ON account
of the many defects in the practical
use of filtration plants, DIR. Moore re-
CARDS publication of water supplies ny
copper rs preferable method. or at
least as n safe auxiliary
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
OF course Not,

NO" remarked the young man.
with touch of sadness in his voice.
1T may be that some day happiness
will be mine, but at present it Is be-
yond me. There is a girl whom l
love dearly. She would have me IL
I only askei her, but ! dare not. 1
really cannot marry and live on u
thousand year" :
His two friends to whom he spoke
looked at him in wonder. For mo-
ment they were speechless-c onster-
nation and pity depicted on their
youthful countenances. But presently
speech returned to them exactly at
the same time and they fairly howled
in their excitement:
You can't marry on thousand a
year? Why not?"
why not?" echoed the youth, with
a sad voice, which grew still sadder.
why. simply because l haven't got
the thousand"
And the mystery was explained
Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
The Polite ushe RS Advic.

A Brooklyn young man took his
best girl to church, and as he reach
ed partially filled pew he turned to
the usher and asked:
DO you suppose we could squeeze
in here?"
You might be able to-" replied the
usher, politely. but would advise
you to wait until you get home"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

A MERRY OCTAVE.
Where could have heard
or that queer mother-bird
Who thought IL Shame
All her chicks had one name?
If 1t Glanced to be Wren.
They all were Wrens then.
So her quick wit and brain
Gave each its own name.
The first was dear Do"
Soft feathers as snow
Then came little RE"
AS blithe as the day:
And prim little mi"
Oh, SO fussy was she.
Then sturdy young "Fa,'
Just like her papa.
Next came lazy SOL"
Big eyes like doll;
And silly Miss La"
VINO Kept close to mamma;
And sweet singing Isl"
Very merry was she.
Last came one more DO"
They were twins, YOU must know
Any sunshiny day
When they were at play.
Many songs there would be
From hedge and from tree.
In meadows and lanes.
With such Italian names
And such musical threats
They had no need of notes.
They were happy and brave.
A real joy octave.
Yet in fields and in fens
They always were Wrens.
Mary E. Merrill, in
Christian Register.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
Advertlses as He Sails.

There is nothing like combining
business and pleasure. A New York
business man who lives in New Ro-
chelle has fine sloop yacht with a
pretty big sail. On each side Of this
sail he has had painted in foot high
black letters an advertisement of his
spar varnishes and other marine sup.
plies. Naturally the boat attracts a
lot of attention, and the big letters
enable the observer to read the adj
vertisement long way off.-New
York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
All l;l:lt IN HIs lase

The teacher was giving the school
little lecture on good conduct. LET
me caution You OH another point, chill,
dren," she said. Avoid criticisiuy
Don't make Il practice of finding fault
with other people. or picking flaws IN
what they say or do. 1t is a very
bad habit to form. and will make your
own life unhappy
why. teacher" spoke up little
boy. that's the way my father make.
his livin'..'
Won surprise me. Georgy. What
is your fathers occupations"
He's proof reader, ma'am."
The teacher coughed behind her fan.
well, Georgy." she said. II will
make an exception in the ease of your
father"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

diameter being 100 feet; 1t is about 30
feet high, and might contain $4,000
tons. Inside is most wonderful echo,
best heard from the center of the build
ing; as whispering gallery, there is,
perhaps, no other such building in the
world. The ascent to the top is out
side by steps; at the top is n platform
10 feet 8 inches round, which has a
stone placed in the center. This stone
can be lifted, and access obtained to
the interior. 1t is said that Jang Bad
ahur of Nipal rode pony up the steps
outside to the ton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

Whether Mr.. Kessler (the giver of
the recent Venetian dinner) has set
an example which wealthy London
will follow remains to be seen. In
contented countries there is no dam
ger in these displays; but when labor
troubles are threatening, or Socialism
is making rapid Roadway, it is doubt
full il they dc not increase the dan.
ger by affording texts for dema.
gogues. They are deliberate at
tempts to spend money rather than
efforts at hospitality Fair
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
Eyeglasses and Romance.

1t is curious to observe that even
the greatest realists do not venture
to bestow eyeglasses on their hero
how many charming women do in
real life wear them, and are not de-
barred by them from the most dra-
matte careers and the most poignant
emotions. But while the modern
novelist has bestowed eyeglasses on
everybody else he has not yet had the
hardihood to put them on the nose of
his heroil.e. Why?-Mrs. John Lane
in London Outlook
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

u
which
defect in the boiler The of
blame
tai individuals Francisco 1t
pointed
officers
Engineers didn't like called
forming them
showed
merely bong the job But good warrant machis trained
uated from Annapolis in 1902 1t said further that there
machinists
Of
has impaired efficiency throughout
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
Pshaw.

Hey, boy, where's your brotherr'
.'In the barn, shoein' horses"
"Where's your motherY"
"In the back yard, slooin' chickens. "
"Where's your father?"
.'In the hammock, shooin' fies."--
Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
ANCIENT GRAIN ELEVATOR.
Golnh In Bankipur, East India, a
Unique Structure.

The most remarkable grain elevator
In the world is found in Bankipur,
East India. and it was designed and
built long before the modern storage
houses for cereals were dreamt of. 1t
was built for granary in 1888, but
has never been used for that purpose.
1t is 428 feet round at the base, with
walls 10 feet in thickness. the interio.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

country preaching
the doctrine of bird
preservation n II d
seeking to Influence
legislative action To
have the ruthless
slaughter Of feath-
cred $ o Il S 8 t er S
stopped and their
natural INCLINATION
10 prey upon the
insects which de-
vastats crops fos-
tered and encour-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
optimistic View.

Rev. De Kloth-My misguided
friend, don't you know that hell Is
yawning for you?
Colonel McTyde-Glad TO hear it..
Gettin' tired o. waiting for me- ch?-
Cleveland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

Growing Popularity of the Letter "P."-
The latest volume of Murray's
New English Dictionary" indicates
that. while the letter p was the letter
least frequently used as an initial in
the Oldest English dictionary, 1t ia
now used as an initial more often
than any other letter except two. No
fewer than ABB words now begin
with p. and of these only three are
old English rds.-London Express,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
L7ss MBtesre.

Three Berliners. respectable men Of
business, were promenading their
Broadway. "Unter den Linden" and
talking rather exc!tedly. when QUE Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

The multi-millioraires may not
have attended the colleges themselves
in their struggling early days, but
the other fellows.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

Sporting Customer-A pound Of
cheese, please.
Grocer-Gorgonzola or Cheddar?
Sporting Customer-Oh. don't care
Start 'em both across the counter and
I'll take the winner.-PhiIadelphia
Telegram.
II woman is afraid of losing her
hair she should put 1t in safe deposit
vault.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

keporter-Well, to make a long
story short
Editor-A good copyreader IS neees.
sary.-Cleyeland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
THE BIRDS DEFENDER.
Helen Could Employs n Man to Plead
for Their Protection.

Armed with life contract signed
by Helen Miller Gould. Cnl Isaac
Washington Brown is touring the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
No Time. for A1hletics

Japanese students and schoolboy.
twenty yeads ago had no appreciation
of athletics. They took too serious .
view of their duties to waste on game
the time that might be devoted /,
studies and they had to be driven b,
their early English professors an.
teachers into the Fairgrounds n
though to a dlsagreeable task. Nov
they take keen interest in rowing
lawn tennis and baseball. though cri,ll
ct with its long periods of enforced
inactivity does not appeal to them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Boston reports that a fisherman
,ound valuable diamond ring in
honnder. One must have some ex-
euse for fishing for founders.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

Notwithstanding its size and MI,
merous congested districts, London
must be regarded as one of the
healthiest cities in the world, declares
American Medicine
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

A fool and enthusiasm make a bad
combination.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

THE CONFESSION,
Bobby and Anna were playing
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

When it comes TO getting money tie
lawyer takes fewer chances than the
burglar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-09-06

It's a safe bet that if Lis Pc?
finds the North Pole he will find il
in state OF insurrection against thu
car, ayers the Charleston Is. C.,
News and Courier.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-24
Funeral of John Raltziey.

The funeral of John Baltzley, who
died of old age on Monday, took place
from his late residence in the stealey
edition at > o'clock Wednesday at
ternoon. interment was made at the
10. o. F. cepetery-clarksburg Tele'
gram.
Mr.. Baltzley was known by many of
our citizens. as he long resided here.
1t was before the war of the COS that
lie did SO. however. He will be remem.
tered as molder in the foundry on
the east side. He served in the war
referred to, having been a member Of
NIaulsby's battery. He was a good
man and Is said to have been good
soldier.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-24
POSTMASTER WILCOX
SEEKS IMPROVEMENTS.
Gains the Presidcnt's Promise to
Aid In Obtaining Increased APP
preparations for New York
Office.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Nov. ga
Increased postal facilities for the
city of New York are being sought
by Postmaster William r. Wilcox.
who had an interview with President
Roosevelt ~
Postmaster Wilcox said the postal
business of New York city was in.
crcasing at the rate of twelve per
cent. year, while the facilities were
not being proportionately increased.
Last year" said Mr.. Wilcox, New
York City's postal receipts aggre.
gated $10,500. 000-between one-ninth
and one-tenth of the income of the
entire postal department of the ma
ton. This year our receipts will
amount to approximately $12,050.0o0.
We think we ought to have some of
that income to take care of the in
creasing business of the office.
Last summer | visited London.
Paris and Berlin. The postal facili.
ties there are good. London has the
best postoftice in the world. 1t has
twelve deliveries day, while in New
York we have nine. If we could Sc
cure the facilities we want we coulI
give our people twelve deliveries
day.
I'VE want additional appropria'
lions for the Office and we hope Con.
gress will give them to us. The
President has promised to assist Us
in any way possible.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-24
U. 5. STEEL
GOT THE BETTER OF BRITISH
BIDDING IN A CONTEST FOR
LONDON RAILWAYS &

%
NEW YORK, Nov. "a The UnIida
States Steel corporation Through itr
Lorain Steel Company branch, sub
mitted in competition with the lead
ing British and Scotch rail makers.
the lowest tender to the London conn
ty council for the rails required for
the street railway system 10 be ope-
rated in the northern parts Of the
British Metropolis.
The American price quoted wac
about sSl per ton, delivered ON the
other side. The freight charges from
the mills to London plus the light
erage and landing expenses al the
other end, entail a cost Of almost
$3.50 per ton, SO that the American
price is equivalent 70 about s24.5o at
the mills. The existing price for rails
made by the acid process, for whicn
the London contract SPECIFICS. is
around $50 per ton at the mills.
The lowest British bid was furnish
ed by Bolckow, Vaughan & Company
limited of Mlddlesboro- on.Tees. which
concern controls one OF the largest
American designed and equipped Iron
ana steel plants in Europe. The Brit
ish price was nearly $3.50 per tim.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-24
HELEN McGREGOR
QUITS THE STAGE
TOUCHING SCENE AT THE BIER
OF THE LATE ACTRESS IN
BOSTON TRAIN SHED.

BOSTON, Mass. Nov. 24.-To the
accompaniment of the putting of n
solitary engine which echoed through
the vast South Station train shed n
scene was last night enacted which
has few parallels. Funeral services
were held in the baggage room over
the body OF Helen McGregor, the &C.
tress of the "As Ye Sow" just before
the casket was placed upon the mid.
night train for New York. The cas-.
ket rested on baggage truck and at
It's head was large wreath ard
mound OF yiolets, the favorite flower
Of the Girl. The simple Inscription,
From her comrades" told in itself
the story of the assembiage around
the bier. Surrounding the casket
were the members of the "As Ye Sow"
company of which she was the lead
ing lady, principals of the company
touching elbows with mechanical EN-.
ployes. The Rev. John Snyder. au-
thor Of the play in which she achieved
such success, took his place at the
head of the casket about 1880 o'clock,
to conduct the simple, yet doubly i'm
pressiye services, while the quar-
tette of the company rendered with
feeling Nearer, My God to Thee"
After the rendition of the hymn,
Mr.. Snyder gave touching eulogy,
followed by simple prayer, in which
all joined With bowed heads. The
railroad truck bearing tho casket was
swung round, and from the souta end
of the baggage room 1t was wheeled
by loving hands to the baggage car
of the midnight train for New York
The body of Miss McGregor will be
taken to her home at castletoD. S. L.
and will be buried In the family lot.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-24
HAWLEY
WRITES AN ,iNTEREsTlNe. LET.
TER ON ATHLEIlcs AND RE.
CENT ORGANIZATIONS.

= D.
To the Editors of the West virginian:
Dear Sirs:-During the past week
three independent movements among
tie young men Of Fairmont. who are
Interested ii athletics and want to
work off their latest physical energy.
have been started In our city.
These movements which are each
and all of them cotnmendable aud wor.
thy in every respect. are indicative of
the growing spirit in community OF
the young men to organize for ath-
!etic purposes. 10 find some legitimate
outlet to the supe-atundant physical
HE which is inherent.
The three independent organizations
Which are heing started almost stimuli
taneously and largely by three distinc.
groups of men. although among the
names of each organization are found
some who are members of all three
are ~ ~ class in Physical Culture to
be conducted by well known athlete.
(2) The formation Of Bowling Club
by number of young men. (3l The
organization Of Basket Ball League
by some 20 or 20 young men. In con-
sidering the spirit and almost common
and natural purpose Fronting these
three independent developments for
health, strength and sociability among
tae young men, 1t is a certain Sign
OF the times" that opportunity is
knocking at the door of certain or.
ganization in our midst and its man.
asement feel that its gentle tap should
not be unheCded. The desire for ply
steal prowess is as old as the gladia-
torial games CT the Greek and Roman
youth but that for the development OF
Drawn and muscle in friendly and 81
cial competition is thoroughly Ameri-
can ami characteristic of the young
men OF to-day. 1t is encouraging that
the friends al the movement for the
erection oi Y. NJ. c. A. building in
our city recognize that this is time
II movement and desire early to pre-
empt the field. Looking at the West
Virginia cities of Wheeling, Parkers-
burg, Charleston and Elkins their
slO0,ooo.oo, S6o.OOo.OO and s5o.OOoo0
structures either occupied by or in pro-
cess of erection for the young men OF
their cities, 1t Is gratifying to know
that through true altruistic spirit
AMI the generosity Nof those interest.
ed in Fairmont's future. the hopes of
rairmont's young men are speedily to
0e realize1 In this direction. There
is nothing alarming in these athletic
movements among the yonng men of
The city. They are natural and to be
encouraged by every .wellwisher OF
health and strength in cur youth.
They are "Straws showing which way
lie winds blow and should spur tie
y. NJ c. A. directors and friends or
to successful finish OF their building
enterprise.
Respectfully,
WILLIS HAWLEY.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-24
Reception at Baptist Church.

The Kings Daughters and Sons of
the First Baptist Church held an in.
formal reception In the lecture room
last evening in honor OF Rev. T. B..
LAWYER. whose ordination took place
earlier in the evening. A large mum.
Der OF people were present including
several ministers from nearby towns.
Dainty refreshments we're served dur.
ing the evening by Mrs. Minnie Mar
tin, Misses Sara Morgan. Halle and
Anna Martin, Olive Brand and Grace
Durham
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-24
a BIG TIME
Is Being Planned BY Local Lawyers
When the State Bar Meets Here.

AT meeting OF the Marion County
Bar Association last evening several
important :teias were discussed cor.
corning the meeting of the West Yir.
Cinia State Bar Association to be held
here December 10Th.
Several numbers on the programme
have been already arranged, although
there may be some changes made
later.
Judge Goff has been invited and has
accepted the invitation to be present,
but declines tc take a regular subject
on the programme. The Judges rea-
son for this is that people insist on mis-
interpreting his actions and try to
make 1t appear that he desires 10 again
enter the political arena.
Judge A. 4. Dayton win speak on
The Fodetal Judiciary and Judge
Homer p. Woods, of ilitchie county,
will d:scuss The Circuit Court judi
ciary"
Attorney i. j. Crosan, OF Kingwooa,
has been designated as POSTMASTER for
the big banquet which Will he held at
SINNERS Tavern. a number of emf
rent men vi respond 10 toasts, Sen
ator Geo. H Price, OF Charleston.
Judge John ". Mason and Attorney
W. S. Meredith, OF this city, having al,
ready been selected to speak. Judge
Mason viii talk on THE West VIII
slnia Bar
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-24
LAST REsTING.PlAcE
FOR FAMOUS MEN,
Suggestion That Distinguished
Civilians Be Buried In
Arlington.

WASHINGTON, Nov. pa sug.
gestion has been made by Quarter.
master General Humphreys, of the
Army, in his report to the Secretary
of War that distinguished civilian
dead be accorded the privilege of in.
terment at Arlington and other
cemeteries made famous so far only
by the ashes of those who fought for
their country in the army and navy.
1t is pointed out that the military
cemeteries, especially Arlington, have
become the places toward which the
eyes of the country turn as the rest
Ing places of famous and brave men.
Fer this reason, 1t is thought that the
privilege should be accorded to other
great civilians. statesmen and schol-
ars so that Arlington would in time
become the resting place of the coun-
try's great men. whether that great
ness was achieved by the sword or
by the greater art of peace. Moth
ing further has been done regarding
the suggestion, ana as the Secretary
of War has completed his report, it
is not known whether he will en-
body the suggestion In his recon-
mendations to Congress, for it is GER
tain that the matter will have to come
up before Congress for that body to
decide before any definite action is
taken in the matter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-24
SOCIETY.
Oyster s.paer al klnarnon..

a merry crowd of young people OF
this city drove TO Klngmont last even.
ing where they were entertained with
an oyster supper at the home of Mr..
george Hunsaker. The trip was made
ma hay wagon and n most enjoyable
evening was spent. In the party were
Misses Bertha Lloyd. Ava Brown, Ellz,
abeth Hunsaker, Lou and Delphia For.
man, Ida Arros. Besse Hunsaler, Flora
Firms. Misses Kincaid. Messrs. Burt
and Will Huhsalser P. Y, DeBolt and
Willis Norvc!l.