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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
THEIR WEAK POINTS.


me Fears and Supersffti0ns of Some
Famous Men.
All great people have had their fol.
lies, which is smother way Of saying
that all have their weak points Dr.
Johnson. with all his philosophy, was
not without u superstition. He was
very careful not to enter room with
his left foot foremost. If by any
chance he did so he would Immediately
step back and re-enter with his right
foot foremost. He was terribly afraid
Of death, too. and would not suffer II
to be mentioned in his presence.
Julius Caesar, to whom the shouts of
thousands of the enemy were but sweet
music, was mortally afraid of the
soulE of thunder and always wanted
to get underground to escape the dread
full noise.
Marshal SAKE. who loved to look
upon the ranks of opposing armies.
fed and screamed In terror Mt the sight
Of q cat.
Peter the Great could scarcely be
persuaded to cross bridge. and when
ever he placed his foot OH one he would
cry out with fear. Like the great man
he was. he tried to overcome his weak
hess, but he was never able to do SO,
And Byron would never help any one
to salt at table, nor would he be helped
himself. and If any salt were spilled he
would Immediately get up and leave.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

voice was hoarse with emotion when
she spoke, Mother, you must not make
any more plans that include me-"
Mrs. Allard's cyelids opened in sur
prise. why not:"
because I am to be married very
soon."
Mrs. Allard seemed stunned for a
moment, but she recovered and asked
ironically: "Are you, indeed? How
very considerate of you to tell me! May
ask to whom!"
"You may His name is Robert Ray
mond."
"Ohe of those western miners?"
"Yes, a miner, but an eastern man."
'Now l understand Wayne Pea
bodys glum face. infer that this Mr..
Raymond is rich?''
NO." replied Ann, quite simply, 'he
works with his hands among his men,"
ITS like you to throw yourself away.
Do you think will consent to such a
piece Of folly?"
Ann was cold and calm. fortunate
ly Your consent is not required" Then
the thought of how all this would sound
to her lover moved her, and with tears
of entreaty in her voice she cried out:
"Oh, mother, don't let's quarrel, wait
till you see Robert! You cannot help
but admire him-he is so big and man
ly. came here to ask your help, your
advice. l wanted to confide in you. l
want your love, your sympathy"
"You have Tiny profound sympa-
thy. But you cannot have my consent
to such foolish act"
Ann rose, wounded, bleeding, but no
longer in mood for condolences or en-
treaties. further controversy is use
less, mother. have given my future
into Roberts hands,
Once more in her room, she caught
up little framed portrait from her
Gesk. "Oh, my beautiful, poetic, dear
father, now know why you loved the
mountains and why you sickened and
died here in the city! You gave me a
precious heritage, and have only just
found it. will live as you would have
me live, dear" She touched the picture
to her lips as n sign Of her dedication
of herself to her new life You would
have liked Robert. and love him!'
With bosom heaviug with passionate
resolution she hurried to her desk and
wrote Il telegram in big. strong letters.
as IL to make an imperishable record:
Robert. come for me- am waiting.
HESPER.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
Odd English Customs

England can boast OF more quaint
customs and ceremonies that have been
handed down from century to century
than any other civilized nation The
sounding of the mayors horn at Ripon
is one of the most ancient customs in
the Kingdom 1t formerly announced
the setting of the watch, but 1t has now
lapsed into the Formally of three blasts
given ut O'Clock every evening ut the
mayors residence by his official horn
blower and three more at the market
cross.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
fnc Zion. Share.

ii is really not tile male lion, with
his terrific roar and formidable up
pe&rance. that the explorer fears, but
his maze. The nal lion Is II good
boxing POSER. but when it comes to
business 1t Is his wife who counts. q
ii the African native. Game is pulled
down by the female lion. ANA then the
male beats her Off until lie has Toasted
to rcplet!on. whea she may have what
Is left; le.-ce ''lhe lions share"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
Capsicunl.

The capsicum plant, from which the
different varieties of pepper are pro-
duced. is indigenous to the tropical re-
gions of Europe, Asia, Africa and
America. 1t grows wild almost as
well as under cultivation in all these
countries, and in each is used by the
natives as seasoning. for food Its
extensive employment has suggested to
medical theorists the thought that 1t
must be considered as natural tonic
for the stomach in tropical countries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
ENGLISH ELECTIONS.
Standing For n Seat In PARLIAMENT
IL Expensive.

IL Expensive.
Although there are strict laws
against bribery in the English cleo
tons, standing for Il seat in parlia-
mcnt is h2 no means an inexpensive
matter. Even a small constituency
Will cost aot less than $4,000, and the
expenses gun from t!iat up to $4,000.
At one hlaction candidate paid out
Oh aii average OF S;..o for each vote,
but this l.; regarded us the rccurd
price, the cost running as low as 81
Il head
The pur 'ilasinG Of a vote disqualifies
Che canli'lnte, even though he may be
innocent Of any participation in tue
bribery, and as result candidates
and their workers--'asents" they call
them III England-are most careful
that their actioss shall be above sus-
picion.
Dinners may be served n constitu-
ency, but payment even to the women
OF family is regarded as bribery, and
the candidates are compelled to trust
to speeches. house to house convasses
and literature. both for hand distribu-
ton and III the form Of posters.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

All the world over there are legends
about mermaids. The Chinese tell
stories not unlike others about the sea
woman Of their southern seas. Man
kind is taught on the most excellent
evidence that a mermaid was captured
at Bangor. on the shores of the Bel
fast Tough, in the sixth century. while
another caught at Edam in 1903 was
carried to HARLEM and kept there for
many years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
TIE END.

NorE.-The first installment of a
new and very entertaining story,
The Pillar Of Light will appear
on this page next week. It is by
the same. author who wrote the
Wings Of the Morning" published in
the Democrat several months ago
and the New York Sun says; that,
CAS- story there can be no doubt
that the Pillar Of Light surpasses
his The Wings of the Morning.
There is not dull page in it from
beginning to end and the real sea
episodes are thrilling and exciting
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
How Arc You Hcc,ed,

Mentality is marked on the heel
Only those with pronounced brain abili-
ty have lines there sharply seen. 9th
ers have them as mere markings. II
there Is a network of small lines upon
the heel, 1t means great versatility.
People who draw, paint, play and dab
Bile in the languages have many heel
lines. A smooth surface of heel denotes
a placid, nonworking brain.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
The unxatis1ca r,aehe,a.

II have not married SO may have a
quiet life, said the bachelor. Had l
married n good wife would have been
afraid to lose her; n bad one, l would
have been unhappy. Had 1 taken a
poor girl we would have lived wretch
edly; rich one, and she would have
had cause to taunt me with her money.
Had she been ugly could not have
loved her; beautiful, and would have
been eternnlly Jealous. Therefore I
have not married, and yet life is
nuisance."-New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

Father (whosc ewifc has presented
him with twins, Tommy. you may
stay home from school today and to-
morrow tell the teacher that you have
TWO new brothers. Tommy-Wouldn't
1t be better to say that have only one
new brother? Then can stay home a
day next week for the other one
Fliegende Batter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
The Mosu uito,. sinh.

The mosquitoes eating apparatus
consists Of a lancet, blclosed In a
sheath. somewhat on the principle of
the instrument used by physicians.
Connected with this there is an In
jcctor for throwing into the wound a
subtle poison, which thlns the blood,
after which the fluid is drawn up by
IL pump and swallowed by the mos
quito. Altogether the mandlble OF the
mosquito is singularly complicated
mechanism and well repays microscopic
study.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
A Dangerous practicr

Ais dying the hair us dangerous
as the doctors would make it appear?
B.-Certainly! You take my word for
1t. Only last spring an uncle of mine
dyed his hair, and in three weeks lie
was married to n widow with four
children.-FJlesende Batter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
The virtue lies in the struggle, not
in the prize.-Houghton
Ambition.

1t is the perpetual effort to attain the
ideal that cnlar:es the whole life. The
moment the ambition begins to wanc
or tends to become sord!d or selfish the
Individual begins to shrivel.-Success
Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

The pursuit of health. like the NOR
pllia habit or drunkenness. grows OF
people till it really becomes vice
Continuous thought and anxiety about
ones health is extremely bad for the
constitution and undarmines it quicker
than port wine.-Lontlcn Queen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

Energy of will is the soul Of every
great character Where It is there Is
resolute character; where it is not there
is faintness. with eifeminacy. desppnd-
ency, neglect of duty and failure. 1.-The
strong man and the waterfall" says a
proverb, channel their own path"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
Fired.

Young Mother-Do you think baby
looks most like me or his papa? Nurse
Like you, mum. Mr.. Jenkins is a
mighty handsome man.
Advertisement: Wanted A compe-
tent and well hammered nurse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

perhaps If were to boil it down."
suggested the space writer.
wouldn't do any good" said the OBJ
duratc editor. "Takc n gallon Of wa
ter and boil it down to pint, and it
would still be nothing but water"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

A trapped rat may easily Ike tanned
by a!!cwla;: no wnter but that offered
III spoon TO" The creature sa3l la.i:na
TO racosa!4r !llr iiand which supplies
this all Important necessary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
Ovcrdid 1t,

so sorry not to have heard your
lecture last night" said the loquacIous
lady. Il know missed treat. Every
body says it was good"
Glow did they find out!" asked Mr..
Frockcoat. "The lecture. you know,
was postponed"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

Daughter Il don't want to marry
Just yet. I'd rather stay at school.
Mother = ion must remember. dear,
men do not wish clover wives. Daugh-
ter-But Ill men are not like papa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

Friend-I haven't seen you for some
time. Poet-No. Fact is have become
a good deal of q recluse lately. Friend
Il feared SO. How much do you owe?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

Mrs. Talkwords-Henry. you were
talking in your sleep last night. Hen
ry-Pardon me for interruptlng you.-
Smart Set.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

"What an idiot Stevens is. isn't he?"
eyes, but he has one radeeming quail
ity-he's always telling you how well
you look. "-A1ilwaulice Sentinel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
Agreed.

Wife (wearily) Woman's work is
never done! Husband Struggling with
buttonless shirt collar)-Tllat's Just
what thought!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
.n,,aotc For cur,,olic Ac,a.

1t may prove valuable information
60 know that alcohol is the antidote of
carbolic acid and how to use 1t. If the
burn is external pour alcohol over 1t; IL
Internal, swallow whisky.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06
RAILROAD
Time Ca rds.
Manchester 4 Oneida Ry.

time TABLE.
'"'n No.2 leaves Manchester at 5.l5 q, m. a :
lin west bound C.. q. W. No, &
eturing leaves oneida at 6:47 u. n.
arrives at Manchester at d;l5 u. ~,
tain n" 1. ira,cs Manchester at 7;l5 a, II /,
'.r'"s II oneida at7:sS q. M, col
~ as WI, tasi hound q. a. W. NJ.
g. Eeiuri,ing leaves Oneida al. 7.4s
II. M. arrives al Manchester at $40
Train N".f, leaves Manchester ut 8 b5 u. M, ar
riv"s at Oneida AT 9:s0 "A. nj. Ton.
meets with tile north bound G. Ia
st. r.. No. go. Returning leaver
Ont'idh at a::2. arrives 1T Manchester
at9i5 a. m.
Train %. 8. leaves Mar. hester at 2:Op. IN. ar
riv.s ut Oneida II $50 =; M. con
bound. and No. o. west bound Re.
turning leaves Oneida at 2:35 n.
arrives at Manchester at 500 pm
train Nh 10. leaves N.,nri,, sler at 4:45 y. m.
arrives ii Ia, ei'ia ~ r % y. m. Con-
meet, stl SOIL |, 'n'l"d q. M. " ri.
p, No. IL. Hciu'',hgi ayes Oneida
Y: G:2s u. M, ;i,A's Manchester
5:ttp.
i. ]. KELSEY,
G.n. Traffic Manager.
Through tiCke for sale at Manchester to all
points IN North America.
TRAINS WILL STOP ONLY AT
lselknap Crossing. rlatform at Quaker Mil
Sw "a, fr,iik IN street. Crossing, Sly's Cross.
In. , III i'> y usslng, Twin Crossing, West
brouN ,rs :. Ing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-06-06

First say to yourself what you would
De; then do what you have to do Epic.
tetus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-03
YERKES REPORTS ON
 MAKING OF ALCOHOL
SAYS WHILE DISTILLERS MAY
 GET MOST BENEFIT, NEW CO OPERATIVE PLANTS WILL BIZ
 BUILT THROUGHOUT COUNTRY.

Washington, December 2.-The annual report of the commissioner of internal revenue, John w. Yerkes. for the pa st fiscal year shows the total receipts of $249, ,102, ,73S an excess of $4,914762 over the preceding year, while the receipts for the current year show receipts for the first three months of the current year an increase in collections of $4,661, ,13l oyer the corresponding months last year. Com missioner Yerkes says he believes the total revenues in the current fiscal year will aggregate s260 GOO .0O0 During the year there was collected from the tax on dis titled spirits $l36,965,911; on fermented liquors $54, 651 ,e36; on tobacco, S4s, ,422, ,297. The report discusses the enactment Of the free alcohol bill passed at the last session of Congress, and says great bene- fit will be derived by the people at large from this legislation, and says that in stead of production of alcohol being as now confined to large distilleries 1t Is most probable that within the course of q brief period small cooperative distil- leries will be constructed throughout the country operated under governmental supervision, but eventually producing al- cohol at a cheaper price and perhaps from cheaper substances than Is the rule at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-03
CRIMINAL IS TAKEN
 MORE DEAD THAN ALIVE
A. R. Sibley, Sheep Buyer, Wounds Several of His Pursuers Be-
 fore Giving Up.

Fl Paso, Tex, December After des- perate fight with officers, during which he was shot several times and wounded several of his pursuers. A. k. Sibley, the sheep buyer, who Is alleged to have mur dered and robbed E. W. Cawtherne and J. ". Ealston and another ranchor on three successive days in Valeyerde coun- ty, was captured last night in the noun tains near Sandeson and fig now in jail, believed to be inortally wounded.
 The circumstances attending the mur- ders are said to have been almost identi- cal Sibley pu' hased large herds from his alleged vi' us. In each case the rancher delivered the stock at Del Rio, received a check, which he promptly cashed and later was found murdered and robbed The murders which caused in- tense excitement were at first attributed to feelings growing out of the arrest Of alleged revolutionists. The disappearance of Sibley directed suspicion toward i'm and he was pursued He was overtakei in the hills and desperate fight ensued. He was not taken until after he had wounded several of his pursuers and had been rendered helpless by his own wounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-03
Harmon Thinks Law Should
 Abolish Them All
WOULD STOP TRESPASS
Overwhelming Per Cent of Railroad Accidents in United States Are Caused By Grade Crossings
 and Trespassing.

Washington December 2.-(Special.)- Judson Harmon of Cincinnati, former United States attorney general. who is now operating three big railroads as re- ceiver, the Cincinnati Hamilton and Day ton, the Pere Marquette and the Toledo Terminal in an interview here tonight declared that the most effective step that could be taken toward reducing the ap- palling number of fatalities in railroad accidents in this country would be to compel the abolition of all grade cross ings and to bring about the enactment of laws making 1t misdemeanor for any one to trespass on the right of way of railroads.
 An overwhelming per cent of the fatal- ities in railroad accidents of the county,' said Judge Harmon, "are in accidents at grade crossings, or to persons who have trespassed on the right of way of rail- roads, either for the purpose of stealing rides or of using the railroad tracks as highways.
 That is the reason the number of rail- road accidents in this country seems so appalling in comparison with tho number in European countries In Europe the grade crossing is practically unknown and the treaspasser on the right of way of a railroad is invariably and summarily pun ished. I do not believe that the number of people killed or injured in collisions or accidents to trains in this country is much greater than that of any European county when the greater mileage and greater number of passengers carried in this country are considered.
 Each month l have statements laid be- fore me showing the number of persons killed or injured during the month on the railroads of which I now have charge, and the thing simply makes me sick at heart But at the same time the details of the accidents makes it clear that nine out of ten of them would never have occurred rhad it not been for grade crossings or for respassing on the tracks of the roads. Put an end to those evils and you will have gone for toward minimizing the fatalities that are continually shocking our people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-03
Hard to Enforce Civil Service.

The civil service commission has be- gun to despair of getting indictments against persons who violate the civil ser vice law. The trouble is all laid at the doors of the grand juries before which it seems mighty good case must be placed before an indictment is returned.
 A New York grand jury and one in Hackensack, N. J., have just refused to indict in instances where the civil ser vice commission thought it had clear cases.
 Abraham Gettinger of New York City took the examination for the postal ser vice Gettinger was three-quarters of an inch too short In his papers Gettinger declared that he was of the requisite five feet five inches. When the physicians conducted his physical examination, one of them discovered that Gettinger had placed under his heels three-quarters Of an inch of cork pads. The pads were sent to the civil service commission, and with a statement of the case were referred to the department of justice The depart ment in turn placed the case before the New York grand jury which for some unknown reason declined to indict.
 In the New Jersey case, M. J. O'Connell swore in taking an examination for the postal serytse that his right eye was weak. otherwise he was physically able f, perform the duties. It turned out that O'Connell was totally blind in his right eve The district attorney brought the case before the grand jury but no indict- nent has resulted for jerjury Possibly the grand jury concluded that technically O'Connell made true statement, pind- ness being included under the category of weak eyes.
 The department has requested further i information from the two district at | forneVg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-03
I'M CROW QUESTION
 IS UP TN OKLAHOMA
Warm Fight Will Be Made On Restric ton of the Liquor Traffic in
 New State.

Guthrie, Okla, December 2-The con stitutional convention, which met here recently to draw up a new constitution to be voted upon next spring for the new state of Oklahoma is making fair progress. This is the first time the people have had chance to make a constitution with the developments of the last twenty-five years for guide, and drafting of this instrument is being watched with great interest.
 One of the first questions that will be considered will be the provision as to prohibition. The chairman of the committee that will draft this particular provision is believed to favor high H. cense and this fact has caused the pro hibition lobby here to work with renewed energy. The fixing of railroad rates the separation of whites and negroes and Indians on railroads and on public conveyances and the regulation of cor porations and fixing of taxation are some of the other questions being con. sidered.