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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
The Irish bull In Iournn,,.m

OF well known reporter of past
generation many curiOsities of style
are still repeated with zest by Dublin
journalists. 1t was this man who ex.
planned. describing case of drown
ing off Oakley, 1.-The body was washed
ashore by n receding wave" OF flu
gitive from justice he wrote: "The
burglar was surrounded on all sides by
the police. Escape was impossible.
Suddenly he made his way down n
cul-de-sac and disappeared through "a
side street." The most popular story
Of this impresslonist writer. however.
relates to Mr.. Gladstone. On tho
Grand Old Mans one and only visit to
Dublin he was interviewed by the &C.
centric press man. Mr.. Gladstone, Mt
the conclusion of n somewhat amusing
array OF questions, very courteously
expressed his pleasure ut meeting the
Interviewer. The latter, in high state
of delight, said with enthusiasm. 1.-THE
pleasure is mutual, Mr. Gladstone, but
Is all on my side. Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
How to netect Ra.. Coin

Several cases Of making and circulat-
ing counterfeit coin have been heard
at the central criminal court during
the last few days, and at the conclusion
of one Of the cases the foreman of the
jury asked the authorities If they would
take suggestion from twelve business
men who during the year had to deal
with considerable sums in silver coin.
There was, he said. a most simple test
for the detection of base coin. IT was
to sharply cut the milled edge of u good
coin against the milled edge of the
suspected coin. If spurious the metal
would almost Immediately begin to
shave off. After making personal test
the common sergeant said he quite
agreed with the suggestion OF the jury
as to the usefulness Of the test and
said it ought to be made known.-Lon.
don Queen, 53r,,s..a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
HOW Plate Glass /. Made.

The cast plate glass of which mirrors.
shop windows and such things are
made is prepared from the whitcst
sand, broken plate glass, soda, small
amount of manganese and cobalt
oxides. The glass when perfectly
melted is poured upon an iron table
Of the size required, and the thickness
is regulated by strip of iron placed
down each of the four sides of the
table. Immediately after it is poured
out the molten substance is flattened
down by an iron roller, which lowers
the glass to the thickness of the strips
at the sides. 1t is then annealed or
tempered for several days, after which
1t is ground perfectly level and polished
to transparent brilliancy. The first
plate glass was made in 16SS at ST.
Picardy, France, where the process
was found out by an accident as SO
many other important methods In
manufacture have been discovered.
where there were eyes to see the acct
dents and minds to apply them or the
lessons they taught to the advance of
art or industry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Pretty Thin conee.

During one of George Graham Vests
campaign tours in the early nineties it
vas necessary for him to sojourn over
night in the town Of st. Charles. The
best hostelry the place afforded was
poor enough, and at breakfast Vest
was especially put out by the STUFF that
was placed before him for coffee. After
having sampled the beverage Vest, with
a frown, called for the proprietor.
When that individual appeared the
senator asked, with wave of his hand
toward the offending liquid smoking
innocently before him, "Sir, what is
this stuff?" Coffee" meekly replied
the proprietor, somewhat taken aback
Coffee" repeated Vest in fine scorn.
my friend, could insert coffee bean
in my mouth, dive into the Missouri
river swim to the town Of Alton, ILL.,,
and I'll guarantee that one could bail
up much better coffee than this, sir,
over the entire route.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
The oldest Sense of Humor.

The Oldest idea Ut lumor is surprise
This the child exhibits for that whic!!
Is Oldest we shall find in the Youngest,
when 1t hides and cries "Boo!' both
surprising and frightening its senior, he
this senior father. mother, brother, sis.
ter or friend. One may find this primal
sense Of humor distributed through the
modern short story. Frequently the
turn in the plot, il not in its develop.
ment, hinges upon this child humor of
surprise. Even some grownup folk
will pull chair from under one, thus
showing themselves still children IN
their sense Of fun. The verbal conceit
found in much of the verse In the
pages of modern comic papers is of
this same class of humor and furnishes
conclusive evidence that Il number of
men and women are at child's play in
literature. Poems which end contrary
to their foreshadowings are of this sort.
New York Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
A Special Case.

I
IF Mr. Winslow calls tonight.
mamma, what shall say?"
Say whatever your heart tells YOU
to say, my dear"
But this isn't one of those cases
mamma. There is nothing to Mr.. Win
slow except his ."-Cleyeland
Plain Dealer.
Hairs OF Cs.tt>esiilnrs.
Several kinds of hairy caterpillars are
known to have n poisonous effect on
the human skin, notably the catcrpil-
lar Of the processiouary moth, so called
because the caterpiilars march in pro-
cession after their food. The scientist
Reaumur fouiid that tlYis caterpillar's
hairs caused him considerable suffer-
ing in the hands for some days and
that when lie rubbed his eyes his eye
lids, too. We've in1lalned. Even APP
proaching too near the nests of these
caterpillars has caused painful swell
ings GU the necks OF certain persons
from the caterpillar hairs hoated by
the winds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07

- teu " ctuS 4cbtOfh< itcC otOUtU OUCf
the boat.
and proceeded t6 open the letter which
Meredith had handed him.
"Not m:Ay fellows" he said. ION this
coast can afford to keep European
servant"
II understand" answered Meredith,
with a half suppressed yawn, that the
country gets finer farther up; more
mountainous"
The proprietors Of very dark eyes
would do well to remember that it Is
dangerous to glance furtively to one
side or the other. fhe attention of
dark eyes is more easily felt than the
glances of gray or blue orbs.
Jack Meredith's suspicious were
aroused by the suspicious manner of
Durnovo.
There is no white man knows this
river us do, and / do not recommend
1t. Look ut me, on the verge Of jaun-
dice; look at this wound on my arm, it
began with u scratch and has never
healed. All that comes from a month
up this cursed river. Take my advice.
Try somewhere else"
81 certainly SHALL" replied Meredith.
I'VE will discuss it after dinner. My
chap is first rate cook. Have you got
anything to add to the menu"
Not II thing. I've been living on
plantains and dried elephant meat for
the last fortnight"
Doesn't sound nourlshing. Well, we
are pretty well provided, SO perhaps
you will give me the pleasure Of your
company to dinner? Come as you are;
no ceremony. l think l will wash,
though. 1t is rs well to keep up these
old customs"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Jackson In Triumph.

After the battle of New Orleans, says
Thomas e. Watson in his magazine,
when the victor had been crowned with
laurel in the cathedral and acclaimed
like Il demigod through the streets, it
was OF his mother that he spoke to the
officers whom he was about to disband
their glorious work being done.
Gentlemen. If only she could have
lived to see this day" As you follow
the narrative of Andrew .Iackson's ca
reer. you will hear him say many
things thai you will not approve. will
see him do many things which you
cannot applaud. but when you re-
call that at the very top notch of his
success and his pride his heart stayed
in the right place and was sore because
his mother could not be there TO glad
den her old eyes with the glory of her
son you will forgive him much in his
life that was harsh and cruel and ut
terly wrong
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
The NEW YORK WORLD,
THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION

Read Wherever the English Language
is Spoken.
The Thrice Week World, now that
q great Presidential campaign ia for, :
Swallowed, hopes to be q better paper
than it has ever been before, and it has
made it's arrangements accordingly.
Its news service covers the entire globe
and 1t reports everything fully, prompt
ly and accurately. 1t is the only news
paper, not a daily, which is as good as
daily, which will keep you as COM
pletely informed OF what is happening
throughout the world.
The Thrice-aWeek World is fair in
its political reports. You can get the
truth from its columne, whether you
are Republican or Democrat, and that
is what you want.
Aspecial feature of the Thrice-a-
Week World has always been its
serial fiction. 1t publishes novels by
the best authors In the world, novels
which IN book form sell for $3.50 apiece
and its high standard In this respect
will be maintained in the future as in
the past.
The Thrice-s Week Worlds regular
subscription price Ia only 81. 90 per
year, and this pays for 1855 papers. We
offer this nnequalled newspaper and
The Manchester Democrat together for
one year for $2.15.
The regular subscription price of the
two papers is $3.50.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Danish, English.

The following advertisement is from
Danish paper: "The hotels charmingly
situation, surrounded Of nice garden
the good cuisine, the kindly accommo-
dation with moderate charge and good
conveyances with easy occasion for
salmon and trout fishing, the ascend
ing Of the surrounding mountains has
done this place well known and praised
of all travellers. N. B.-The Landlord
is spoken English very good"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
wh.ch SOMEHOW ;
Graf of old Erooca

Which somehow
crat of old France.
YES" answered Durnovo.
The tall man stepped ashore and
held out his hand.
Il am glad we have met you" he
said. 81 have letter of introduction
to you from Maurice Gordon of Lo-
ango."
Victor Durnovo's dark face changed
slightly. His eyes-bllious, fever shot,
unhaalthy-took a new light.
"Ah!' lie answered. Are you a
friend of Maurice Gordon's:"
There was another question in this.
al cG.sicl one. and Victor Durnovo
MIS- watching for the answer. But the
fec lie Etched was like delicately
carr ell piece of brown marble, with q
courteous. iLpenetrable smile.
Il met him again the other day at
LoanSo. He is M old Etonian, like
myself"
This conveyed nothing to Durnovo,
who belonged to Il different world,
whose education was, like other things
about him, an unknown quantity.
My name" continued the tall man.
sis Meredith-John Meredith-some-
times called Jack
They We're walking up the bank to-
ward the dusky and uninviting tent.
"And the other fellow?" inquired
Durnovo, with Il backward jerk Of the
head.
"Oh, he is my servant"
Durnovo raised his eyebrows In
somewhat COMBINATIONS amusement
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
The secret of being tiresome is in
telling OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Gold Horseshocs In Olden Timex.
Roman writer's inform us that Com
modus caused the hoofs of his horses
to be covered with gold leaf and even
the fetlocks to be gilded. Nero's short
Journeys were Invariably performed
on white mules wearing gold shoes on
their fore feet and silver behind The
beasts which drew the charlots of his
wife, Poppae, were shod all around
with gold. Several others among the
dIgnitaries and potentates of the riot
GUS days Of the Roman empire shod
their horses with gold and used the
same material for bride bits, buckles,
spurs, etc.
Familiar With His Habits.
First Disconsolate Widow-Are you
going to the mediums tonight to see If
you can get message from your hus-
band? Second Disconso)ate Widow
No, it isn't any use tonight. Saturday
night was always the night when he
went Off to spend his salary..-Somer-
vile Journal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07

When Lisbon was besieged by the
Spanish in the fifteenth century such
Portuguese as were captured We're
MANNED. Their eyes were put out,
their noses, lips or ears We're cut off.
their finger nails or fingers amputated,
and in this miserable plight they wer,
sent back into the city with the an
nouncement that when it was taken all
the defenders would be similarly treat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Refused the KING

Henry VIII. had six wives. The
most extraordinary ambition was dis
played by the fair sex In general to
obtain the dangerous distinction of be-
ing his queen. One instance alone is
quoted of his meeting with II refusal
and that was on the part of witty
Duchess of Milan, who replied to his
offer that she unfortunately had but
one head and could not afford to lose
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
A Curious Custom.

y In certain parts of India in families
where there are several daughters the
youngest sisters may only marry after
the elder sister is married. OF course
1t frequently happens that no sutton
appears for the elder, in which case
she is got out Of the way by a very
neat expedient. She is welded to a
tree or a large flower, and then the
younger sister may marry. The elder
sister must be careful, however, to
choose plum, apple or apricot tree,
from which she can get divorce, for
II She married an elm, pine or poplar
these are sacred trees and must not be
trifled with,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
The sechem Of pokanoket,

The sachem, of Pokanoket, known in
the history of New England as King
Philip, was the youngest son of Chief
Massasoit. His Indian name was Po-
metacom, but his father was friendly
to the English colonlsts, who gave him
the name of Philip. His warfare upon
the settlers some fifty. years after the
first landing of the pilgrims at Plym-
outh rock harassed them greatly, but
Philip was at last killed at New Hope,
and the war thus ended. The title of
king corresponded better with his Eng
lish name than the Indian title of
sachem would have done.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
HI. Wig In His Pocket,

Benjamin Franklin once wore his
wig In his pocket at the court of Yer
sailles. When he was about to present
himself Mt the court for the first time
he was Informed that wig was essen
tial. Franklin's head was SO large that
no ordinary wig would begin to fit it.
However, one was found sufficiently
large to pass him through the ante
chambers, after which be was permit
ted to remove the ridiculous conyen-
tonal appendage and place it in his
ample pocket.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Are Pie Eaters Hypocrites.

Why do people who eat pie in secret
and in the open, people who when they
order pie cast about them furtive
glances and people who do not care
who sees them engaged OH pie one and
all talk and behave as Il the consump-
ton Of pie constituted an objectionable
sin whenever the subject is broached?
Why In polite circles composed OF those
whose ancestors were brought up on
pie, even pie for breakfast, is pie hailed
with mirthful tittering?-Providenc
Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
En~rand.s younee,t nrt,,e

The youngest bride who was ever
led to the altar in England. SO far as
we can discover, was little Catherine
Apsley, who had only seen four sum
mers when she became the wife of the
first Earl Bathurst, who WIS exactly
double her age. The tiny ring worn
by Catherine Oh this occasion. over
two centuries ago, is still preserved.
Lord Bathurst survived to see the
cighty-third anniversary of his we'd
ding day, while his lady was wife for
seventy-siN years.-London Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
CHAPTER VII.

N that part of Africa which lies
within touch of the equator life is
essentially Il struggle. There is
Z hunger about, and where hunger
is the emotions wlllkbe found also.
Now, Jack Meredith was past master
In the concealment of these, and, as
such, came to Victor Durnovo In the
guisc Of u new creation. He had lived
the latter and the larger part Of his life
among men who said, in action If not
in words, am hungry or am thirsty;
want this, or want that; and II you
are not strong enough to keep 1t, will
take it from you.
This man was different. and Victor
Durnovo did not know. could not find
out, what he wanted.
He had ut first been inclined to laugh
was Joseph, the servant. The idea of
n man staggering up an African river
with European manservant was so
preposterous that 1t could only be met
with ridicule; but the thing seemed SO
natural to Jack Meredith, he accepted
tAS VI JOselJl sU uuCu us Il
matter Of course that after a time
Durnovo accepted him also as part and
parcel of Meredith.
Joseph took off his coat, turned up
his sleeves and proceeded to cook such
81 dinner us Durnovo had not tasted for
many months. There was wine also.
ana afterward Il cigar Of such quality
as appealed strongly to Durnovo's
West Indian palate.
The night settled down over the land
while they sat there, and before them
the great yellow equatorial moon rose
slowly over the trees. With the dark
ness came a greater silence, for the
myriad insect life was still
49," said Durnovo, returning to the
subject which had never really left his
thoughts, you have come out here for
pleasure?"
Not exactly. came chiefly to
make money. partly to dispel some of
the illusions of my youth. and l am
getting. on Very well. Picture hook H.
lusions they We're. The man WHO drew
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Sweetheart of "nobin Adair.,

''Robin .Adair' was written by Lady
Caroline Keppel, the daughter of the
Earl of Albemaile. Robin WAS a real
character, a young Irish doctor who
had been forced by 4 scanda!ous adj
venture TO leave Ireland and see!, his
fortune in England. Chance threw Il
rich patient in his way, a lady of quail
ity, and at her house he met Lady
Caroline, and the result was Il case of
love at first sight on both sides. Her
parents objected and sent her away,
and during her absence she produced
the song.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07

A thoughtful hostess gave chill.
dren's party and decided it would be
healthier to serve only mineral waters.
One little girl tasted OF her caroonic
and laid the glass down.
whats the matter, dear? Don't you
like charged water?"
No. ma'am. Please may 1 have
some water that you've paid for?"-
Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Giving Him Hone,

The pretty girl was lavishlng a
wealth of affection on her mastiff, and
the very soft young man was watching
her.
Il wish I were dog" he said
languishingly.
Don't you worry" she replied
You'll grow."-London Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Worry Makes Disease

A man who keeps worrying about
the state of his liver will almost be
sure to have trouble with it eventually.
Indigestion can be brought on in the
same way and long list of other all
Inents.-A Physician In Worlds Work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07

is not wri;ten down. 1t is only III my
head. and no one can get it oiit Of
there"
NO" said Meredith iii his quiet, re-
fined voice-"no, no one can get it out.
Come, let us turn Ia. Tomorrow will
go down the river with you. will
turn back, and we can talk it over as
we go downstream"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Hard to Plenxe.

Mr.. Snaggs was accosted on the street
the other day by beggar who was
covered with very remarkable mass
Of patched and ragged garments and
who said:
mister, haven't you some old clothes
you could give fellow?"
snaggs surveyed the beggar from
head to foot and then asked:
Are not the clothes you have on
old enough for your"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Real NIortIfyinr.

George kissed me last night" she
said, land Pm SO mortified that ]
hardly know what to do"
"Why, do you regard kissing before
you are engaged as disgrace?"
NO, but in my surprise forgot tc
make pretense Of fighting him off for
while. "-Chlcago Record-Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07

Never place pair of new shoes
higher than your head. says an old
superstition, or you'll have bad luck
wearing them, and never black one
before putting the other on for SINH
lar reason.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07

Churcll--Did You know that pigs were
afraid OF water?
Gotham Well. noticed today on n
ear, when it began TO rain. all the end
sent hogs got up In shc middle Of the
CAR Yonkers Statesman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
Neither evidence nor common sense
nor reason has the slightest effect upon
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Convinced.
Mr.. Spongely Slightly related)-Splen.
did! Magnificent! Do you know, Uncle
Ell. I believe l shall never get tired
of seeing the sun set behind that hill!
Uncle Eli-That's what me an mothers
besinnin' to think.-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
A Com mon Mistake,

Many man has become possessed
Of the idea that he is humorist merely
BECAUSE other people think he is funny.
4Chicago Record Herald
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-11-07
SPECIAL uNE WAY SECOND
CLASS RATES WEST AND
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On the above dates the l. C. II. r.
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