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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

Some light OH the fate Of flies was
thrown by II. Hill in a lecture at the
Royal Victoria hall, London, on "Flies
and How They Disappear" In Eng
land alone there are 5000 different
kinds Of flies, and Mr.. Hill mentioned
the following principal ways In which
flies perish: They are drowned in milk
at the breakfast table; they get sur
rounded by white fungus, which saps
their strength; they are eaten by spi-
Ge.s, wasps, frogs, chameleons. lizards,
field mice or fish.
With so many enemies 1t might BIG
wondered how flies have continued to
exist. but Mr.. Hill said that he had
himself witnessed daddy longlegs
whose 'front.' half was being devoureti
by Il spider continuing calmly to lay
eggs with the other half, rs though
nothing We're happening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
A Mandcrful Ride.

The most wonderful straightaway
ride ever made by man was the gallop
of Francis Naviar Aubrey, ci-deyant
Canadian voyageur and famous pony
express rider. from Santa Fe, n. NJ,
to Independence. Mo-. in 1858 = 800
miles In five days and thirteen hours.
In 1852 lie lad covered the same dis
lance in Il little over eight days, and
his record was ON the wager Of $1,000
that lie could do it in an even eight"
In the whole distance he did not stop
to rest, and he changed horses only
with every 100 or 200 miles. He was u
stocky French Canadian, light hearted,
genial, adventurous and absolutely
fearless. For some time he was an
overland freighter, and he also made
the enormously difficult and dangerous
drive of a flock Of sheep from New
Mexico to California across the deserts
Of the Colorado. He was killed In San
tn Fc.-McClure's Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
value of Rutteraies.

When our juniors see the common
white cabbage and sulphur wing but
TEXTILES or even the superb Monarch
and gorgeous Ajax swallowtails fitting
through the fields or at times city
streets they perhaps never give thought
to the fact that butterflies may be of
commercial value. But such Is the
case. Some Of our domestic butter
files ON account Of rarity more than
beauty command prices from one to
several dollars, which collectors gladly
pay to insure the completeness of their
cabinets. Big prices are paid for some
Of the magnificent butterflies of the
morpho and papilio genera, which are
rainbow hued in colors and span five
feet in wings. These flourish in trop-
ical countries, and it is often necessary
for museums to send out special ex-
petitions for them. They range from
$40 to 500 in value.-Baltlmore Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
The Curse OF Scotland.

Among the reasons why the nine Of
diamonds has been called the curse of
Scotland are the following:
Diamonds, nine of, called the curse
of Scotland, from Scotch member of
parliament, part of whose family arms
is the nine of diamonds, voting for tile
introduction of the malt tax into Scot
land. 20 Chronology; or, The Histo-
rian's Companian." Fourth Edition, by
Thomas Tegg, London, 1926.
There is George Campbell mem
toned in Burton's History of Scot
land" as having caused the nine of
diamonds to be called the curse of
Scotland because he stole nine dia-
monds out Of the royal crown in the
reign of Mary Stuart, in consequence
of which all Scotland was taxed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Rain Cont For u Bear,

There is one big brown bear in New
York that gets coddled beyond belief.
He belongs to Sixth avenue furrier.
He is not live bear Even the men,
Dry Of the Oldest passenger on the ele-
waited road goeth not back to the time
OF that bears demise; yet, in spite of
his long period as dead one" he is
the sleekest, best groomed bear in New
York. That is because the furrier
takes such good care Of him.
Storms are never allowed to beat
upon his glossy coat. He cannot be
humored to the extent of being brought
indoors during downpour, because it
is his business to stand on pedestal
outside and drum up trade, but the
next best thing is done for him. He is
provided with Il rain coat. 1t covers
him from snout to tail; so, no matter
how hard the rain may beat or the
wind may blow, he is insured from
damage thereby.-New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27


The vulture is seen at It's best when
dead tiger. brought into cump 10 he
skinned. is exposed in TIE opcn Over
head is a cloudiess sky. and not a bird
to be seen in that great void by the hu-
man eye The tigers body is thrown
from the pad to the ground, and before
the skin has been removed there above
one and always nearing tile earth are
the vultures circling. poi;ing like
things of air now a dozen CT them. in
few minutes Il score or two and then
hundred strong. Then. when thc
fayed carcass of The tiger is left by
those who skinned it. the vultarcs do
scend. Down they come like fealllcred
thunder out of the sky. and from cast
and west and north and south. the very
embodiment of power While they
whirled aloft and in their quick de
scent to earth. and now, rs they wal,
die around that carrion beast, mis-
shapen ghouls, whose only apparent
strength is that of the rovcning .jaws
which tear and gorge the tigers; flesh,
until within the hour nauslt of that
splendid brute remains hut a clean
picked skeleton. = Sir Edward Brad
denis "Thirty Years Of Shii;ar.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

A mothers love for her children is al
ways being Illustrated, not only In
books, but In real life. A true story Is
told Of u lady whose baby was very i'll
and who sat watching the child with
absorbed attention, every instant fear-
ing another convulsion and praying for
deliverance from 1t. At her side stood
an older child, who had stolen into the
room unobserved and who was trying
to prick the little black spots in MAN.
mas muslin sleeve with needle he
had found. Presently the father came
in, and the little child was seen aud
sent away.
"What is the matter with your arm?''
whispered the gentleman to his wifa
when at last they turned to each other
and smiled their thankfulness that the
baby had fallen asleep.
II don't KNOW" said she. Nothing
that am aware off,
She put up her hand and found that
the thin muslin sleeve was soaked
with blood. The little boy had become
SO absorbed in his sport that he had
jabbed with all his might, and she III
her terrible anxiety had not felt tho
TRUSTS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Cleaning Mem. Clothes,

A tailor of fifty years experience
gives the following information:
All mems clothing to be cleaned
should be thoroughly beaten and brush
ed. Some things are so dirty it is alb
solutely necessary to wash them as
any other wooden goods, Iron on the
wrong side. To remove spots, use the
following:
Two ounces Of hartshorn, an ounce
Of CASTLE soap, a quarter of an ounce
of saltpeter. Dissolve in quart Of
rain water.
He has used many cleaning mix
lures, but considers this the best. Put
wad Of soft cloth (ike an old towel
under the spot, saturate well and rub
hard. The secret Of success lies in
hard rubbing. which will drive the
grease through into the wad Of cloth.
Rub dark goods with dark wooden and
light goods with light. Press on right
side with damp cloth between iron and
garment-Buffalo News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

Why do haddocks carry those pc
culiar black finger marks" near the
head? Some tell us that they are Il
memento Of the pressure of st. Peters
fingers when he went fishing for the
tribute money. On the Yorkshire coast
Of England they say the devil once de-
termlned to build bridge ut Filey.
His Satanic majesty did not start the
bridge for the convenience of the peo-
pie, but for the destruction of ships
and sailors and the annoyance of fisher
men in general. In the progress Of his
work Old Nick dropped his hammer In
to the sea. Snatching Mt 1t hastily, he
caught paddock. aud all haddocks
carry the Imprint OF his black fingers
to this day,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
a RINK pcSNin,ist.

A Lady Bountiful living in n subur-
ban village met an old man on the road
one day and asked after his family, his
health, etc. The old man gave II rather
gloomy account of things. He had to
work all day and every day. aud he
was growing old and felt the cold and
was always tired. He wished he could
rest a bit after his long life OF labor.
He was weary. very weary.
Lady Bountiful reminded him gently
that every one had his share Of work
to do in this world, and that it was all
only a preparation of the world to
come, where there will be no tears or
labor.
The old man shook his head and slnil-
ed cynically.
"rhat may be for the likes OF YOU"
he said. But there'll lie work for the
likes of me. 1t will be tie same thing
there: John. clean the sun John
hang out the NOON John, light til,
stars John, stop the wilil' they viii
find something for me to 10. n,lam-
you'll see.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

Indian summer is the short spell Of
warm days in October or November ac-
centuated by the first chill of autumn
which has preceded 1t. Sometimes it
lasts as long as Il fortnight, and it has
been observed to recur twice or thrice
in a season, though this Is quite rlre.
An atmospheric phenomenon of the
same nature has received the name Of
EST. Luke's summer" in Germany, "St.
Martins summer" In England, the
fcasts of these saints being Oct. 10 and
Nov. II respectively. The name In
dian summer is of un unidentified ori-
gin. 1t has been established thnt 1t
does not appear on apy record earlier
than 1904, but when first recorded 1t
was as IL term in general use. The use
of the expression in ITS by Horace
Walpolc clearly referred to the torrid
summer of the West Indies and not to
this pleasant period of the northern
autumn. 50
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Failed.

All efforts have failed to find bet
ter remedy for coughs, colds, and
lung troubles than Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t stops the cough, heals the
lungs and prevents serious results
from cold. j. N. Patterson, Nash
ua, Iowa, writes: Last winter | had
a bad cold on my lungs and tried at
least half a dozen advertised cough
medicines and had treatment from
two physicians without getting any
benefit. A friend recommended
Foley's Honey and Tar and two
thirds of a bottle cured me. I con-
slider it the greatest cough and lung
medicine in the world. Anders q
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
How General Bu,,er Lost a Horse.

While in front Of Petersburg General
Butler received information that his
favorite horse, Almond Eye. had been
accidentally killed by falling into n
ravine. Upon the departure Of his in
formant he ordered an Irish servant to
so and skin him.
what, is Almond Eye dead?" asked
Pat.
whats that to you? Do as l bid
you and ask 10 questions"
Pat went about his business and in
an hour or two returned.
well, Pat, where have You been all
this time" sternly demanded the gen.
eral.
"Skinnlng the horse, yer honor"
docs it take nearly two hours to
perform such an operation!"
mo, yer honor, but then, you see, it
tuck bout half an hour to catch him.
replied Pat.
General Butler cast upon his servant
such feroclous look that Pat thought
he meditated skinning an Irishman in
revenge for the death of his horse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO,
Lucas County. 50.


Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of f.
j. Cheney 4 Co., doing business in
the City Of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscrib-
ed in my presence, this 9th day of
December, A. ID. 1886.
SEAL. A. w. GLEASON,
NOTARY Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
curraa In the coffee gousc.

John i'hiipot Currnn, the famous
Irish lawyer, ranks among the wittiest
men the Emerald Isle has ever pro-
drceG. His wit, however, was some
tines turned against himself by the ill.,
tended victim, the following story, tax.
en- from the volume of biographical
"reminiscences entitled Mrs. Brook
field and Her Circle" furnishing an
amusing example of how Curran was
once outdone:
A brisk young widow in some part of
Ireland used to preside at the table of
n cotfeehousc patronized by Curran.
Her name was Honor, and one day
there was some disputed charge.
Curran slyly winked at the friend
who happened to be dining with him
and proposed honor and honesty"
by all means" added the widow
briskly, holding her glass to be filed,
'let us drink to Mr.. Curran's absent
friends"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
LA Grippe and Pneumonia.

Pneumonia often follows la grippe
but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t cures Ia grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia and
consumption. Ask for Foley's Honey
and Tar and refuse any substitute
offered. Mr.. G.. Vacher, of 157 Os-
good St, Chicago, writes: my wife
had severe case of la grippe three
gears ago, andit left her with ter
rlble cough She tried bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar and it gave
immediate relief. A 80 cent bottle
cured her entirely Refuse substi
tntes. Andels & Philipp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
The Time to Visit Mexico

is during the rainy season from
June to October, when daily showers
cool the atmosphere and the temper
allure is never too warm Tor comfort.
The City of Mexico is an ideal
summer resort, combining IL perfect
climate and unsurpassed accommo-
dations with the most picturesque
surroundings and beautiful scenery
in the world.
THE MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY
operates Pullman equipment i'm vesti-
bnled trains, with all the comforts
Of modern travel.
For information and booklets,
: Facts and Figures About Mexico"
: Nueva Galicia. etc, address
A. DULoHERY,
len. Western Pass. Agent, 209 Com
mercial Bldg, St Louis, La.
w. X. ,McDouoALp,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent,
w. ID. MuRDocK,
Pass. Traffic Mgr,
MENIco CRY. tt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Special Homsseeker's Excur-
sions, October, November,
December, 1905.
via the
Manchester 8 Oneida, and Chicago Great
Western Railways.

AT seventy five per cent of the regu
lar first class limited one way rate, ex-
cept that to Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo and Trinidad, the rate will be
20 per cent of the regular first class one
way rate, plus $3.50.
Tickets will be on sale, Oc,ober 3 anu
II, November and 81 aud December
5 and 10, 1905.
The final limit will be twenty one
days from date of sale. Stop.oyers will
be permitted in homeseekers' excursion
territory Oh going trip within fifteen
days from date OF sale, and on return
trip within the llnul limit.
-TERRIrORY
70 all points in Arkansas, Indian
Territory, Kansas, Nebraska, New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, to which
homeseekers tickets are now sold.
Colorado. TO points east of and in
Guiding Rocky Ford, Ordwsy, Calhsn.
Byers, Fort Morgan, and Snyder.
Missouri. To points south and west
of the Missouri River to which home
seekers tickets are authorized.
Louisiana. To points west of the
and except points on Southern Pacific
Go. east of Morgan City.
Wyoming. 10 all points on the
Union Pacific II r, Cheyenne to Raw
Inns inclusive; to all points on the Colo
RADIO and Southern Ry., Cheyenne to
Grin Jet, inclusive; to all points 90 the
Burlington Route and on the Chicago
Il North Western Ry.
South Dakota. To all points in the
Black Hills District.
For further information, call on, or
address. the undersigned at Manchester,
Iowa. j. l.. KELSEY,
tl-11w Traffic Manager.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

In its present elaborate form the hoof
Of horse is the most perfect instru.
mcnt of support which has been de-
vlsed i'll the animal kingdom to uphold
IL large and swiftly moving animal in
its passage over the ground. The orig
inal toe nail and the neighboring soft
parts connected with it have been mod
fled into Il structure which in Gn OK
traoriinary manner combines solidity
With elasticity, so that it may strike
violent blows upon the hard surface
If The earth without harm. The result
is that the horse can carry n greater
weight at swifter speed than any
other animal approaching it in size.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
saeeeeeeeeesssssss>sseeee
! HelyAbo,Aooa Hews

w. I. Wood was able to be down
town Saturday for the first time at
ter a weeks illness. -Earlville
Phoenix.
Miss Florence Merriam entertains
ed about dozen of her girl friend
at her home, Saturday evening in
honor of Miss Vina Brazelton. Re-
freshments were served by the host
css. The evening was spent in play
inggames.--Coggoa Monitor.
Geo. Eichackert, who went to Chi.
cago last week to undergo an opera
ton for the removal of cancer of
the bowels, passed through the oper-
alton successfully and Is now on q
fair road TO recovery. Word has
been received from him in which lie
states that he hopes to be home by
Christmas Phoenix.
A new method of tax lodging was
revealed last week. A party owning
a $4,000 incumbrance on farm in
this county took a mortgage for 3d.
600 and a warranty deed for $1,000
having only the latter recorded and
hence being in a position to escape
taxation on the $4,000. 1t is a
risky method, however, there being
opportunity for fraud in case of the
sale of property to an innocent pur-
chaser who would have no means OF
knowing Of the unrecorded mortgage.
-Elkader Argus.
The Earlville Phoenix has been
sold to P. NJ. Cloud and James Rog-
ers, and R. v. Lucus will go to Bed
ford to make his future home. Mr..
Lucus was also postmaster, which
office he has resigned and Mr.. Cloud
has been recommended as successor
and will receive the appointment in
a few days. The new owners of the
Phoenix, while not experienced
newspaper men, will bring wide
acquaintance and new life to the
business and promise improvement
in the news service. The Leader
extends a cordial welcome to the
new members of the fraternity and
trusts they will enjoy life and pros
pelity TO the highest notch in the
new calling. At the same time we
regret to see Bro. Lucus leave us.
We shall miss his sometimes acrid
editorials and friendly chastisements,
but nevertheless we sincerely hope
his lines for the future will fall in
pleasant and profitable places
Hopkinton Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
The First Requisite of Beauty.

The first requisite of beauty is a
clear complexion. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup clears sallow blotched
complexion as it stimulates the liver
and bowels, and the eyes become
bright andc clear. You owe it to your
friends to takei it if your complexion
is bad. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
does not nauseate or grippe and is
very pleasant to take. Refuse sub
stitutes. Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Farm for Sale.


We offer for sale two hundred
acres Of fine farming land on Golden
Prairie, seven miles south Of Man
chester being part of the f. L. Clark
farm to wit; The NJ Of swf of sec. 4
and the n. Of SCI and the mel of sw4i
of sec. 5 in Hazel Green township.
The eighty acres in section 4 is
separated by a highway from the
l20 acres in section 5. Will sell
the so, or l20 acres seperate if de-
sired by purchaser. There are no
buildings on the premises.
For terms apply to
Bronson, CARR & Sons.
MANCHESTER, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
HOLIDAY RATES FOR STU
DENTS tND TEAGH ERS

By the way of the Manchester e.
Oneida. and Chicago Great Western
Rys. For the b,netit of students and
teachers going to their homes to spend
the holidays, the Manchester & Oneida
Ry. will sell round trip tickets, Dec.
10Th, TO 18th, inclusive, good to return
not later than January 18th. 1906. at
one and one third fare for the round
trip, to all points south, southeast, east
to Buffalo, Salamanc, and Pittsburg,
points west to Colorado common points
on presentation of certificate, which
can be obtained upon application to
Miss ANY Boggs, Superintendent of
schools. Manchester, Iowa.
J. l.. KELSEY.
50-2 Traffic Manager.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

"Does your wife insist on having the
last word?" asked the person who In
dulges In impertinent questions.
mot at ALL" answered Mr.. Meekton
ut is quite customary for ME to close
the conversation with very WE'LL or
some such remark, to indicate TINT l
understand what Henrietta intends to
convey washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
So Acres for Rent.

We are authorized to offer for rent
for one year or term of years the
west half of n. e. of section 81 in
Delaware township, about two miles
northeast of A[anchester,- known as
the Bradley 4 Sherman so, For
particulars inquire of
Ala Bronson. CARR & Sous.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

II can't decide" she said. whether to
take the hat or not. but 1t is just the
dearest thing I've seen this season"
"The dearest?" asked the husband,
with sardonic laugh. "rhen It's GER
tain that you'll take It"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Took the Hiatt,

"ThIs seems like a sweet DREAM" he
rapturously remarked as he fingered
with her at tho doorstep.
at doesn't seem like dream to me-"
she replied, "for dream soon vanishes.
you know"
He vanished.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

International Live Stock Exposition
Chicago Dec l6 %. For the above
occasion the | Z. II. X. will sell excur-
sion tckets, Manchester to Chicago and
ieturn at rate Of one fare plus two
icllsrs for the round trip. Dates of
sale Dec. Is to 20 Tickets limited to
return good until December u.
~ Ii. q. PIERCE Agt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

| suffered with piles for forty
years and had taken treatment from
many doctors: they all advised me
to have an operation. Finally /
consulted DR.. Shellenberger the Chi
cago specialist, and he cured me
without using a knife.-Jacob Whit
man, Oskaloosa, Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
Nothing New.

"Do you believe in original SIM"
mo; there's no such thing. They've
NIL been used hundreds Of times."-
Cleveland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27
For your liver ana stomach Ills.
Take Beacom's Picnic Pills,
They will surely do you good
They will stimulate your blood,
And make you feel happy az clam.
Try them. % cts. All druggists. 60H

Pain may go by name of rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, lumbago, pleurisy
No matter what name the pain is
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will drive them away. 35 cents,
Tea or Tablets.-Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

'"There are tricks in every trade, you
know" said New York clubman.
Even III retail hat selling many lodges
are employed.
~ said to Il halter one day:
az Cont see how you can afford to
iron for nothing all the silk hats you
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

'.The man nodded ut me gravely.
"'We have to do 1t, SIR he snid.
'rhe hats would last too long II we
didn't"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-27

Golf Tournament, Mexico City, Mexico,
January, 1905.
For the above occasion, the Illinois
Central Railroad will sell round Tip
tickets Manchester to Mexico City, Mex
co, at rate of one first class fare for
The rou,d iIiP. Tickets on sale Janu-
AIRY to II. 1906, inclusive, final limit
Febrnsry 80, 1906.
t4n;2 II. g. PIERCE, Agent.