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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
A Raft of Coconnuts.

A curious picture in the Far Eastern
Review, Manila, shows several cocoa
nut RATS in a still lagoon, apparently
ready to so to market. The cocoanuts
are much lighter than water. They are
simply thrown in by the thousand and
then ropod together by long strands of
bark fiber into circular groups about
twenty feet across, all the cocoanuts
lying side by side. A single native
boat can tow number Of these odd
RATS down a sluggish stream where no
road could be found for ordinary trans
1t to steamer wharf. Cocoanuts thus
RATED will bear quite bit of wind
and rough water without being seat
tered
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

Let nothing be wasted or lost. U.s.
ing well or wasting the fragments of
time, Of opportunity, the hooks and cor
ners Of life, makes all the difference be-
tween success and failure. This is cspe.
cially true OF spiritual work. Often the
best results are gained from the use of
fragments of our business or daily life,
the byproducts OF living. Nature says,
Gather up the fragments" In ma
lures household there is no waste.
The decay of rocks forms the soft of
plants. The decay of plants forms the
mold in which future plants will grow.
The water dissipatel in the air be-
comes clouds and rain-Woman's Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
BUNDLE BEARERS.
A Role That City Men Are Not Nov
Inclined to pIny

A Role That City Men Are Not Now
Inclined to Play.
There was Il time, remembered easily
by many, when the tender husband did
not shrink from carrying home mate
rails for his dinner. Men of learning in
those simpler days grasped the eel of
commerce, as the eel of science, by the
tail. The statesman with Jovian brow
and blue coat with brass buttons was
very human with a dried Goldfish
wrapped carelessly in brown paper I'M
der his eloquent arm. To see highly
respectable citizen with demijohn
was a cheering sight. Nor was it be,
meath the dignity of painful preacher
of the word of God to carry n pair of
trousers to the tailor when the rent
was beyond the skill of domestic in
genuity.
The present civilization may he real
or chrome; this at least is certain-the
age of carrying bundles Is gone so far
as city men are concerned, although no
Burke has celebrated in sonorous prose
its passing. The man protests against
the burden of a can of peas, a jar of
marmalade, his wife's bank book. The
youth insists that the two or three col
lars bought to bridge him over the
weekly coming Of the laundryman shall
be sent home. The schoolboy, however
his mother may coax or threaten, suiks
at the thought of Il bundle, for he fears
the ridicule of snobbishly trained COM
panions.
The bundle is avoided, not respected,
as 1t was by the great Napoleon. Dem
ocratic simplicity is found only in ira
dition and in De Tocqueville's book. 1t
is not surprising that the bundle should
be spurned; that a fashionable mother
may not be able to support the weight
of her own baby in the street.-Boston
Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
DID YOU EVER WONDER

Why a baby carriage isn't known as
d crycycle?
Why it is SO much easier to be wrong
than it is to be president?
WAY some people manage to talk n
great deal without saying anything?
Why SO many of our coming men
seem to be handicapped from the start?
Why the company that issues the
map has the only curveless railroad
thereon?
Why the average man invariably
makes a fool of himself every time he
tries to act up?
Why men are nearly always embar-
raised when they propose-either finan-
cially or otherwise?
Why so many men who are anxious
to work when sick are just rs anxious
to avoid it when we'll?
Why some men are not as black as
they are painted and some are not as
white rs they are whitewashed 70 Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05


ing aunt who raised me that kind words
and civil We're much to be preferred to
harsh criticism and cruel prejudice,
and that fair words and good manners
We're what distinguished gentleman
from the boor. Again l say and in
conclusion" she announced with an
air of finality. ''if thou liketh not my
ways. l hold thine in abhorrcncc.I
Josiahs thin lips worked.
Mine answer, Margaret Maryland"
he interposed larshly, unable longer to
endure the suspense; cease thy wom-
ans palaver and say me yea or nay"
"Thine answer!'' She laughed light
laugh of contempt. 'Here it is. l say
1t plainly so that thoult understand it
and so forever cease thine importuni-
ties. Josiah Taunston, will not marry
thee Rather would throw my body
over the crag of yonder precipice and
let the carrion feed on it. Now let me
go my wayw
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
andrew John.on.s writing.

The letters of President Taylor are
rare, but perhaps those of Andrew
johnson are the rarest, as he did but
little Of his own writing. His son
conducted most of his correspondence
and signed his fathers name to the
letters. 1t is related that one reason
why President Johnson wrote SO little
was owing to an accident which hap
pened to him when lie was working at
his trade as tailor. One day tailor's
heavy iron goose fell Oh his arm, so
injuring that member that he found 1t
extremely difficult to indulge in pen
manship thereafter. Andrew johnson
was the poorest writer among the
presidents as well as the rarest. His
handwriting was very much Of a
scrawl and can scarcely be deciphered
by the average reader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
- good morro,p. Hcttn.

c'ONS
time thou growest sentimental thou
wilt probably compare my graces to n
hogshead, or mayhap," growing an
grier every minute, 81 may remind thee
Of thy new pigs trough"
She walked away swiftly.
NAY, be not vexed with me, sweet
Hetty," Simon exclaimed, running aft
er her in clumsy haste. "Wait, wait. I
have bethought me of most beaute-
GUS verse about thee"
Hetty halted, indecision in her man
ner, her nose held high in the air and
q look of piqued vanity ornanienting
her features.
Thou vert ever slow, Simon. would
be away to assist my mother
Simon, flushed and breathless, was
evidently laboring under great mental
excitement. "Prithee, do not speak,
Hetty, or I'll lose it," he cried, with
great eagerness.
IL went to the brook,
An when l did look
saw II maid.
And-and she no longer stayed.
"There, there! That's sentiment for
thee, Hetty."
Her face softened little, and she
approached a step nearer, asking
doubtfully, "Dost think SO, Simon?"
AYE, marry, tits a fine verse and of
wondrous sentiment" he cried convinc-
ingly. II warrant that Will Shake
speare, with all the talk about him,
could ne'er ha' done better. Didst ever
hear of such perfection in rhyming.
Hetty?"
"Perchance. tits well for verse
thought on the minute" she replied,
with an Indifferent toss Of her head.
"Ah, welladay, tits i'll dawdling at the
brook l. the morning, with days work
ahead of one, a-lstening to foolish
rhymesters."
Simon watched her wistfully as she
walked away from him, with the ever
Of water gracefully poised on her
shoulder Nor did he take his glance
from her until she had entered woody
stretch Of country that lay between the
brook and the Nlunston farmhouse.
Then, throwing fear of her dIspleasure
to the winds, he ran hastily and over
took her at the dell.
"Hctty," he whispered, painting slight
ly, 1.-THE sentiment in my verse did
please thee, trow, by the look of ap-
prevail In thine eyes. Wilt kiss me,
Hetty?"
NAY, silly stupldw She tossed her
head Indignantly. "Wast ever such eff
frontcry heard on"
Then, seeing him abashed and his
bright face cloud with regret at his
temerity, her eyes tIfnkled and she
laughed low, sweet, ripping laugh.
"I'here, there, good Simon, pout not
SO dolcfully," she exclaimed. 'Prithee.
since thou hath grown clever and can
make verses SO APPLY perchance thou
shouldst have a reward. Thou"-a
warm flush suffusing her countenancc
thou canst kiss the back Of my hand
IL thou like" throwing it toward him
indifferently. "There, lawk-a-mercy,
man, do ha' done! did not say my
wrist an arm, that l remember! Aye
mother" she cried hastily in answer
to shrill call from her mother in the
doorway. "I'm on my way"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

Less spent on the dead and more
spent on the living would bring about
many happy results. Hearts are break
ing, loved ones wait and tears flow all
because of the Withholding Of kind
words unspollen and letters never sent.
The aged father and mother far off in
the country would often be cheered did
the son or daughter more frequently
send them letter. Behold the sad
mistakes Of others, their remorse, and
profit by the same before it is too late.
Today, now, speak the loving word,
send the tender message, write the let
ter you put off day by day, and don't
wait until you forget it or until bitter
memories haunt you.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
CATHERINE THE GREAT.
An Odd Woman Was This Empress
of the Russians.

An Qua woman was rms Empress
of the Russians.
a recent writer says OF Catherine the
Great, empress of Russia from the
year 1862 TO 1916:
"Shc rose ut 6 and lit her own fire.
Her table was ideally simple. From
The rcproach of ovcrcating and over
drinking she was free. Though she
could not sing II note, she and Prince
Dashlioff. who could sing 10 better, oc-
casionally performed in concert. A
sudden burst of tSe most exalted and
ridiculous discordant tones was the
consequence, one seconding the other,
with scientific shrugs and all the SOL
emil, self complacent airs and grimaces
of musicians. From this perhaps she
passed to Il cat concert and initiated
the purring of cat in the most droll
and ludicrous manner. always taking
care to add appropriate, half comic,
half sentimental words, which she in
vented for the occasion, or else, splitting
like Il cat in Il passion, with her back
up, she suddenly boxed the first person
In her way, making up her hand into n
paw and mewing outrageously.'
When playing whist one night Gather
inc could not get her page to answer
the bell after she had rung twice,
again without effect, she left the room,
looking daggers, and did not reappear
for considerable time. The company
supposed that the unfortunate page
was destined to Siberia or at least the
linout. AS Il matter of fact, Catherine
on entering the antechamber found the
page, like his betters, busy at whist.
"When the bell rang he happened to
have so interesting hand that he
could not make UP his mind to quit it.
Now, what did the empress do? She
dispatched the page on her errand and
then quietly sat down to hold his cards
until lie should return"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05


he rode up to the door, his mother
made reply:
"'Twere sin to speak words with
out truth, JOSIAH" she said piously, $50
I fain must say that to the worldly
minded the gallant's face was one of
much manly beauty"
Her son did not reply, but strobe
hastily out of the doorway, and as he
walked bitter hatred filed his heart
and blinded his eyes so that for once
he did not see the green lands Of Mar
garet Mayland's estate spreading out
in all their spring beauty before him;
His sister Hetty, dawdling Mt the brook
in the sunshine, filing the eweps, spoke
to him as he passed, but he did not
hear her or appear to know that she
was there.
Not so With round faced Simon.
Kempster, who came after him whis-
Ting merrily, Il bunch of fagots on his
shoulders and Il happy light in his
eyes as their gaze fell on Hetty, who,
having filled the cwers. was now rails
| ing one to her shoulder preparatory to
CARRYING it 10 the house.
Simon threw down his fagots.
"a good morrow, 11etty. Shalt help
thee with thy water es.rying?"
NAY, not so, good Simon, for mother,
ever watchful from the doorway, would
say that we did gossip in working
hours" she replied soberly. "Once ere
now this morning ha' felt the severity
o her displeasure."
"Then, by my faith. thy sweet face
showeth no sign that thou didst take
her rebuke to heart sorely, for thy
countenance is rs bright-as bright
Hetty raised her eyes in pleased an
ticipation.
"As bright as a new brass kettlew he
cried, delighted in that he had found
so apt a comparison.
The smile on his companions face
grew quickly into a frown as she turn
ed stitfly to walk away.
$50 l resemble brass kettle this
morning" she said sarcastically. Next
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Natural crosu of pearln.

Some curious things have been found
in the briny deep, but one Of the odd
est is an ecclesiastical emblem made
Of pearls which was washed ashore on
the coast of West Australia. There are
nine good sized gems in this natural
curiosity. These have been Joined to-
gether to form Il perfect Latin Cross.
Seven pearls of equal size comprise the
upright and two more form the trans
verse pies. The Joining has been the
work of nature. The odd prize, dis
covered in pearl oyster, Is said to be
worth ut least $4,000. 1t is called the
Great Southern Cross pearl.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

We all make too much of our diff
culties.
Few mysteries are as inexplIcable as
the one of how some people live.
When a man brags about himself it is
sign other people don't brag about
him.
A mistake many men make is being
cat and imagining themselves popu-
lar with the mice.
A man discovers that his wife is get
ting old looking ten years before he
makes the discovery about himself.
If some people would work hard and
earn $4,000 some one would walk up
and, taking it away from them, tell
them they had no business with that
much money.
The trouble is that, when n man is
told he looks ten years younger than
he is, even that leaves him ten or TWEEN
ty years older than he wants to be-
Atchison Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Plain Clothes s1cn.

In small South American state
which had recently undergone change
of administration the new potentate
summoned an artist and ordered new
designs for all the official uniforms.
II wish snowy costumes-very
SNOWY" he said. "for the people are i'm
pressed by them. have here some
sketches that l myself have made.
Look them over and be guided by these
ideas as far as possible"
The artist examined the sketches
carefully.
"-rhis," he said, tur9ing the pages, "is
evidently for the navy and this for the
army, but, if you please, what is this
a long plume OH Il three corncred hat,
yellow dress coat trimmed with purple,
and'-
THAT" replied the chief of state
Oroy nlv Nic for tho cpcrat pnHpnv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
carefullx Guarded Ten.

The tea used in the Chinese royal
household is treated with the utmost
care. 1t is raised In n garden surround
cd by wall, so that neither man nor
beast can get anywhere near the
plants. At the time Of the harvest
those collecting these leaves must alb
stain from eating fish that their breath
may not spoil the aroma Of the ten,
they must battle three times a day and
in addition must wear gloves while
picking the tea for the Chinese court.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
A Brazilian Household Pet.

Brazilians traA a snake called the
giboia as rat catcher. 1t is fifteen
feet long, is harmless to the human
being, becomes quite a household pet
is lazy in the daytime but at night
roams about the house in quest of its
prey--rats. These animals it promptly
kills by twisting their neclls. When
Brazilians have to pass from room to
room in the dark they first put OH their
slippers. 1t would not be pleasant to
plant ones bare feet on a cold Shiny
snake of that size.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Both,

Bass-And of which variety is your
wife, the clinging vine or the self u.s.
scrtive? CASA little of both. When
she wants new dress or a new hat
she generally begins III the clinging
vine role. If that doesn't bring the
money, then she changes to the self u.s.
sertive, and-well, she Invariably gets
the dress or the hat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

In an account of Il recent London
tragedy slip is made by a contem-
pornry. 1t explains that "three doc
tors are in attendance, but the woman
is not yet dead" Not long ago daily
nearly got into Il libel action by saying
that Il patient was ''no longer i'll dan
ger, though DR.. Y. is still visiting him."
: London Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Weak Human Nature.

From many selections from Marcus
Aurelius we choose this MS showing his
keen insight into this weak human ma.
ture of ours: II have often wondered
how 1t is that every man loves himself
more than all the rest Of men, but YET
sets less value on his own opinion OF
himself than on the opinion of others"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

But" objected the heiress, ~ have
been accustomed to every luxury"
"That's all the more reason why you
should marry me-" replied the impe-
cunious sutton. "I'm luxury my
sell" Philadelphia Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

Mrs. Quiverful-Tommy, did you give
your little brother the best part of that
apple, as told you? Tommy o.
Iessum; gave him tn seeds. He can
plant 'cm an have a whole orchard.--
Cleveland Leader. 49,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

qForty million bottles of August Flower
sold in the United States alone since its
introduction And the demand for 1t is
still growing. Isn't that fine showing
Of successa Don't it prove that August
Flower has had unfailing success in the
cure of indigestion and dyspepsia-the
worst enemies of health and happiness7
QDoes it not afford the best evidence that
August Flower is sure specific for all
stomach and intestinal disorders THAT it
is the best of all liver regulatorsl
qAugust Flower has matchless record
of over IS years in curing the ailing mil
lions of these distressing complaints.
QTwo sizes, 25c and 75c. All druggists.
For sale by ANDERs & Pu1L1pp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

"Why does he wish to marry herr"
"1Ie says people should marry their
opposites."
"Why, they are both dark
Eyes, but he hasn't a cent, and she
has n million ars"-Pittsburg Post,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
To give pain is tyranny; to make hap
r.'. The true empire of beauty.-Steele.
Didn't Like canni,,u1s,

Head of Foreign Trade Office
Where would you prefer to go as our
agent? Young Traveler-Wcll, If pos
sible where the natives are vegetarians.
New Yorker.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

Niilse-Phwat is a good openin' fer
young man? Pat-His mouth when he
kapes 1t shut-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
SUMNER EXCURSION RATES

SUMMER EXCURSION RATES
Via the NJ u U. to Summer Tourist
Points, North, East, South and West.
Commencing June LIST and continu.
ing daily thereafter until September 30. s
1905, the M. and Oneida Ry. Co. will
cell round trip summer tourist tickets
good to return until October 3lst at
greatly reduced rates with stop over
privileges on nearly sll loads. For fur
ther information call on or address the
undersigned at Manchester Iowa.
j. L. Kelsey,
TtsfficMgr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

II you get angry with man or wo
man, make up your mind what You are
going TO say and then don't say it.
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
Races al Waverly. Iowa.

| the l. G. Il. Il. will sell tickets to Wayerly and
return at "a rate Of one and 0nethird fare for
the round trip. Tickets on sale June 10 to ~,
limited to return until June 23rd.-H. G, Pierce,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

path that led to the Maryland farm,
making with her crimson riding habit
and yellow hair a brilliant speck Of
color against the dark background Of
the green trees and foliage. Her horsei
stepped slowly, the rein falling loosel
on its neck, and Margaret, pale faced
ana detected, rode along listlessly. Al
lark calling his mate sent strong, sweet
notes across the forest; Il busy SQUIRREL
disturbed by the advent of horse and1
rider, ran chattering UP the trunk Of al
tree. and the little spring brook bdb.1
ibled across the mountain road and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
RAILROAD
Time Cards.
Manchester & Oneida Ry.

TIME TABLE.
Train No.2 leaves Manchester at 5.l6 a. M, ar.
riyes at Oneida OF G:C5 a m Connecte
with west bound c. g. W. No. s.
Returning leaves Oneida at $40 a. m
arrives at Manchester at sos o, m
Train No. 4. leaves Manchester at 7;lt a, m
arrives at Oneida at 7:45 q. M, con
meets with east bound O. q, w. No
o. Returning leaves Oneida at 7;H
q. M, arrives at Manchester at SIC
a.. nj.
Train No. g. leaves Manchester at S:4b q, M. ar.
rives at Oneida at 1924 .. m. Con.
meets with the north bound G. M, q
st. r, No. 20. Returning leaves
oneida at 9:2e, arrives at Manchester
at9:b0 q. m.
Train No. 8, leaves Manchester at 2:C0p, m, ar.
rives at Oneida at $50 p. m. con.
meets with G. G. W.. No. 4, east
bound. and No. 9. west bound Re.
turning leaves Oneida at 1923 D %.
arrives at Manchester at 8:45 No..
Train No 10. leaves Manchester at 4:45 p. M
arrives at Oneida at 5:15 p. m. Con-
meets with south bound @. M. Il st.
p, No. 81. Returning leaves Oneida
q: 5:25 p. M, arrives At Mancheste.
5:45 m.
Gen. Traffic Manager.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05
CHATTER VII.

NVYITII the slanting rays of the
~ afternoon sun falling full
upon her, Margaret May
land rode IN tho mountain
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

THAT" replied the chief of state
gravely, "is for the secret police"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

We all make too much of our diff
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-05

MargaretS eyes flashed dangerously
But" he continued, seeing her dis
pleasure and endeayoring to control his
voice so that it would sound less harsh
and discordant, II know that these are
errors Of education learned from the
goddess in that devils nest where thou
In all innocence vast sent by thy
father, and that with the firm and low
Ing guidance of Il pious husband, COM
bineu with constant prayer and repent
ancc Oh thy part, thou wouldst over
come these ways tending to do thee
evil. Margaret, canst thou not see
what is for thy good? Give me mine
answer tonightw
He came toward her with outstretch-
ed hands. "Say, Josiah,SI will wed
with thee.'"
Margaret, who had grown very white,
drew away from him hastily, rs il in
horror of him, opened her mouth to
shrek out her refusal, then suddenly
with a strong effort composed herself
and, giving her shoulders II little shrug,
leaned back against the tree, regarding
her companion with half smile of con-
tempt and derlsion.
"My good COUSIN" she commenced
calmly, "slnce my return among my
kinsfolk, where of truth 1 expected
warm greetings and loving attentions.
with the exception of sweet Hetty |
have received naught but unpleasant
correction, constant criticism, unliind
fault finding and rude interference
with my mode of dress and manner of
living. ! have borne it all with pa
thence. possibly Indifference, attributing
it to thine ignorance and the narrow
ness of thy living here. Ills true my
ways are not thy ways. Forsooth,
would change them IL they were, so in.
supportaDle are thine to me, for have
ever been taught by the good ana 10y