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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

spell. Then they just clasped hands
across the table and looked at each
other hard.
After pause Ridley says, in low
tone: Harder, you're an angel. How
about the GIRL
+ "'The grill" says Harder, surprised.
What girl? Oh, yes he continues,
there's a girl. I'll confde. This is all
for her. Six months ago, after she had
been naggin' me to go an do somethin'
and be somebody she says, Have you
the maxim of a real man in you, any
way n Yes, have" says, but if
that's the way you feel about 1t the
less we see Of each other the better for
both of u.s." An I've kept out Of her
sight from that day to this. But she's
there vet, an know she's true blue.
an IL the Clarion wins
"Ridley had his eye on the closet
door.
Six months without words rather
rubbin' 1t in, don't you thinky says he.
1T is,' says Harder. But on the
strength of our prospects, by George |!
can break the Ice when get home
to-day. Eth? Why not?'
Ridley points to printed card over
his desk which read, DO 1t Now
"'Eh!' says Harder, lookin' puzzled.
But her arms was about his neck.
By the way says Harder, with a
mlschlevous smile, as five minutes later
the two rose to go, I've been kind o,
leadln' up to this, as you may have
noticed In last weeks Clarion
How's that?' asks Ridley.
why, you ought to know says
Harder, that for three months I've
been your correspondent from Gloyer's
Flats. Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

The sectional view shows how the
great range OF the Andes rises on the
western edge of the continent and slopes
away to wide plain towards the east.
The ocean depths off Valparaiso are also
severe, the 6,oO0-foot line coming close
in shore as indicated In the one-column
map. The strata adjacent to these
great inequalities of height and depth
are in state of great strain.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26
A SECOND SAN FRANCISCO.


quake Which Devastated 1t.
Valparaiso. the South American city
that has suffered fate similar to that
of San Francisco, is built upon 10 hills
or mountains belonging to the coast
range and varying from 300 to 100
feet in height These hills are some
times separated by deep ravines
through which flow small streams of
water. The level ground along the bay
covers only narrow strip, in some
places wide enough for four parallel
streets, in others barely wide enough
for two. 1t is nowhere more than one
half mile in width. Much of this mar
row strip was made by filling up the
low ground along the bay and protect
ing it from the sea by stone walls and
Iron rails.
Streets In the level part of the city
are generally straight, but the hills are
reached by winding roads, stalrways
and steam lifts Belgian blocks form
the principal material for street paving,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

Never before was there so much
study of poetry and the drama. This
is due to the modern extension of edu-
cation and to the spread of reading
matter among the masses. Poetry is
not the fashion of an hour; it is an
eternal need of the SOUL a need that
increases with the increase of intellec-
.tual ight.-"Success Magazine,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26
Thanksgiving Proclnmntions

Tho frs proclamation of Thanksgiv-
Ing Day that remains in printed form
is that issued by Francis Bernard.
governor in chief of the Province of
Massachusetts Bay.
This document was read at the coun-
ell chamber in Boston on November 4,
1T6T.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

SullET STRAUSS OF ourselves SO bereft
of the Godike qualities that love temporarily invests
wthit really looks scary to us old folks who things
as they are often marvel ut the courage which we
bring to bear upon daily living. Where do we get
the heart and hope that carries through long years
of selfdenal and sacrifice?
So much the greater part OF the success of married
life depends upon the wife that 1t is to her especially
that feels like addressing remarks upon the subject
This Is particularly true of folks When couple
starts with little in life almost the entire responsibility
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26
FIRST M. E. CONFERENCE.

Held It's First Meeting After orxnn-
izntion In This House.
In this building the Methodist Epis-
eop-l conference held its first meeting,
which is claimed to be the first of its
kind in America, after its organization
in 1854. This house is one mile from
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26
POOR PEOPLE WE'D.
BY juliet v. Strauss.

Marriage is partnership, and as
such every matter pertaining to the
married state should be frankly treat.
ed; there should be no subterfuges.
Really, when l think of poor folks get
ting married and starting out on the
voyage Of life my heart faints little.
1t is so dreadful to realize that they
quarrel over SO cents worth of sugar
or twenty-five pounds of -four.
The bare details of daily living
bring lla down SO closely to the level
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

we have endured anguish which we have e1peri-
enced love which has covered with smiles tears
Our past 1t is ourselves, that which and that
which shall become; past, 1t Is secret pro-
mulgated by the mouth Of the years. 1t is the mys
terous image of being. overtaken and guided by
Time.
To him who would paraded before him the divers
pasts of human assembly,, 1t would be most difficult to
designate which of those pasts he would wish to live.
Perhaps he would deceive himself MORALLY In choosing
existence which overfows with enormous Joys
while his glance would light with Indifference upon an
other apparently deserted but peopled with serene emo
tions and with redeeming lofty thoughts Because we
know well that thought suhices to oyerturn as pro-
foundly would grand victory grand defeat that
which destiny has given and that which 1t has re-
served for 1t makes noise 1t dashes no pebbles
the lllusory route which see but TRANQUILITY it
raises ndesructibe pyramid at the turning of the
road real because 1t is and suddenly all that
has happened to to the phenomena of earth
and of the heavens takes new direction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

There is one thing the majority of
fathers can be thankful for: There
is no possibility of their daughters fall
ing in love with the chauffeur
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

Occasionally the wires get crossed
and a minister answers the call Of
somebody else to preach.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26
Eye. ON Boats.

The Chinese always paint an eye on
either side OF their junks' bows, so
that the boats can see their way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

why is it." said the young man with
long hair, that the average woman
would rather marry money than
brains?" "She takes less chance" an.
swered Miss Cayenne. "The average
woman is a better Judge of money than
she is of bralns." -Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

The idea of profile likenesses was dis
covered purely through chance In $50
B. c. Antigonus had his picture drawn,
and as he had only one eye, profile
view was made TO conceal this deform-
ity
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26
A pxlna Profession.

According to an ex-president of the
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
there will, in three years time. only
be employment for three hundred
vets. in London. The remainder will
have to follow the horse. In Lon
don alone. before the introduction of
motor cars and motor omnibuses.
there were six thousand veterinary
surgeons in regular employment
Motoring Illustrated,
There are seyenty.seyen dIstinct
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26
LIFE STRENGTH MOVES THE WORLD.
By F. Catsr, M. D,

u
I pabe of being expressed in forms trains Of
i actions apparently widely differing in charac.
IN ter Hence we speak Of the forms and orders
eJ of life as composing successive series Of
grades rising from the lowest conceivable spark of vi
tally to the full blaze Of Intellectual genius Life In
man energizes tho whole Of his compound being The
problem of individual life when the task Of living be-
comes difficult is to discover in what particular direction
lies the of vital most readily accessible and
productive and to live that the supply of festrength
through that channel is adequate to the needs Of the
whole body
Neryeforce is quite different from mlndforce, for OBJ
vously may be without In the least degree
being Intellectual man Of nerves lives by the energy
Of his fayorite pursuits Cut him of from these. he
will anguish The acts he performs not life
giving healthpreseryng In Themselves bur they have
become to him sources OF happiness. Fashion praises
field sports and the chase heahfu but they be
20 only to the extent to which they OF life
strength to their devotees There Is better form of
life Insurance than that represented by the policy
cumulative festrength issued by the benevolent corpo
ration OF Mind, Muscle and Nerve
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

THE LAND OF Il FORGOT"
Little Trit-trot was poor little slave
In the land of Il forgot
He ran and he ran the livelong day.
Did little Trit-i.ty Trot.
Who lived with his mama Just over
the way,
In the land of 81 forgot"
1t was Where is my hat and where
Is my cap,
And where is my brand-new ball,
And where is my bat and my catch
ing glove?
cannot find them at ALL"
And he hunted and looked upstairs
and down,
In kitchen, chamber and hall.
The hat was found in the top Of a
tree,
BY the side OF tattered kite.
The cap was left in old Blackie's
nest,
When he gathered the eggs at
night. 49,
The hat was wet and the cap was
torn,
And both were sorry sight.
The ball and the bat and the catching
glove
Were down in the pasture lot,
And the slate and sponge and strap
and books Z.
Had hidden under the cot.
For this is the way things lose them
selves
In the land of 81 forgot"
Mary Morrison in Youths Compan.
ion.
WHERE JIM'S MONEY WENT.
Jim's father was dead; there were
only he and his mother to earn for
the little cnes.
Mrs. Knowles helped at the Day
Nursery and Jim tended the babies
at home.
Jim did other. things, too; he sold
papers along the street where he liv-
Sub hO WIN w uoiiSo duu SoiiiCu Coeat
upstairs for several neighbors, he ran
lawn mowers in summer and show
eled snow in winter; he did every.
thing that came to hand, either keep
ing his brothers and sisters with him
or putting them in cargo Of the ED
est girl.
Jim was really remarkable boy,
and none knew 1t better than good
Mrs Knowles herself. So when he
asked hesitatingly for the share of
his earnings that his mother had said
must go for new clothes for himself,
his request was granted.
He's old enough to buy his own
things" his mother said. But when
the new suit did not appear she won
dered, especially as dollars were
scarcer than usual, and scrimping
was in order.
Gould he be spending foolishly? 2"
she thought.
One September night Jim asked his
mother, DO you know what day 1t
is?"
Why, my birthday, sure!' she ex-
claimed. I'D been so busy I'D forgot
ten it,"
81 though I'd clean up the cellar to
celebrate" observed Jim.
And We helped piped Philip.
Yes, you did" Jim agreed. you
worked hard" - -.
And there's somethln'-" giggled
Mary.
Il want you to go down to see the
cellar" Jim said, and after tea the
family went downstairs.
1t was very neat apartment that
Mrs. Knowles looked upon, and she
said such tidy place was as good a
birthday present as she wanted.
At that the children broke out in
little EXPLANATIONS and smothered
bursts of laughter, which made Jim
hurry past the woodpile to the bin
beyond.
Mother" he said. here is your
real present."
Then the youngsters squealed and
shrleked with delight as Mrs. Knowles
cried out in genuine establishment:
why. Jim! Jim--a ton of coal!"
men more sonerly' But, my boy,
your new SUIT!
MY old one is good enough, Jim
said.-New York News.
,,o,,>,n,n
$4,000 W., 49,. uNiA1hi
a. aa Mounasu ], sits1s - a mean lhlns
~ nen' anu = mere - q .ree nanny y,
an,..h;a ps 10y soou 'nins ~ GIMP II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

Are you so conceited that you believe
people never talk behind your backf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

If al the people We're candidates we
could get along easier with them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

They talk of the tender heart Of
woman, but If woman who is out Of
town hears that her husband is having
good time, she is more rpt to come
flying home than If she hears that be
is wretched.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26
FISH CANDIES.

Did you ever hear OF f1Sh being used
as candles? daresay not, but they
are so used sometimes all the same,
and not in Fairyland, but in that coun-
try called Alaska. which you can cas-
lily look up in your map If you don't
know where it is.
You ought to know, so I am not
going to tell you. but I'll just say
that If you look at map of North
America / suspect Alaska will "hit
you in the eye" at once, as school
boys say, says Home Notes.
(. In Alaska is found kind of fish
that makes capital candle when 1t
is dried Then the tail of the fish IS
stuck into crack Of wooden table,
to hold it upright, and its nose is
lighted. 1t gives good, steady, light
of three-candle power, and consider
able heat, and 1t will burn for about
three hours.
FUN WITH MELON SEEDS.
When you have melon don't forget
to save the seeds, for they make very
pretty necklaces when they are strung
together with needle and strong cot
ton. You can make bracelets by
threading the seeds point to point and
putting gilt beads between them.
When you are working with melon
seeds be careful that the mice do not
nibble them up.-Home Notes.
New Mode Of "Embalming Meat"
The use of perseryatiyes with ar.
ticles of food, and especially with
meat has come into such disrepute
through recent abuses that most OF
these agencies and the methods Of
employing them deserve little con
sideration. A new plan is reported
from France. 1t is briefly described
by lie Nouvelliste," and is credited
to DR.. Roux, the bacteriologist In
charge of the Pasteur institute in
Paris. The substances which he uses
are not specified, which jlstifies q
little suspicion about the story. The
most novel feature of the method is
that the "embalming" operation is
conducted Immediately after death, il
not before. The paper just mentioned
says that the Minister of War has
just given orders for test of Doc
tor Roux's method on large quantity
of meat under conditions resembling
as near as possible those prevailing
during time of war. Consequently
next week in Paris a certain number
of animals will be slaughtered, which,
after having undergone the necessary
operations. will be distributed among
the different army corps after Ger
tain time, given route of transporta
ton and most minute inspection.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26
out to the horizon on all Sides
Youths Companion.
BE KIND TO ANIMALS.

DE MIND III ANIMALS.
Keep not the helpless animals in
insufficient shelter, and leave no Gre
vice through which the wintry air,
perhaps driven by biting wind and
laden with driving snow, may pene-
trate. Animals insufficiently housed
require more food. Nature is not de-
ceived. Forthwith she takes due
portion of the food consumed, and
which otherwise would be converted
into Strengthening muscle and con-
verts it into fuel food, the purpose
OF which is to keep the body warm.
horse needs rest the same as
human, and that rest he cannot get
any more than human being can IL
he is insufficiently sheltered, underfed
or overworked, even. He becomes
grabbed. just as would a human being
under like conditions. His power to
work is materially lessened; he wears
out faster than If properly taken care
of; he deteriorates in value.-The Oc-
cident.
FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN BIRDS.
A curious case of friendship be-
tween birds most strangely assorted
Is reported in the London Globe from
Rosenberg, in Prussia. A hen had
Just Matched single chicken, when
one morning, nobody knows how,
there appeared in the nest young
sparrow. just beginning to wear its
first fun of feather. The chick and
the sparrow became fast friends at
once, and the parent hen, taking kind
ly to the changeling. gave equal care
to both alike, the sparrow hopping
about the nest at first, and the hen
never going far away. and sheltering
both her young at night. until, as the
sparrow's wings grew stronger, he at
first INDUCED in little flights, return
ing to the sheltering wings at night.
and finally disappeared altogether in
to the sparrow world.
DO THEY PLAY MARBLES
Perhaps the strangest material ever
used in building school is that found
cheapest in the town of New England,
N. D. The structure is built entirely
of agates. OF course, we do not mean
such agates as small boys use in play
ing marbles. 1t is wholly of petrified
wood which there is very plentiful up
on the prairies. 1t is said that the
material has been put together in
most artistic fashion, so as to bring
out its beauty, and that when the
sun shines the building glistens like
crystal" Where the school house is
SO hard, probably the hardest of les.
sons will by contrast seem not really
hard at all. But, on the other hand,
with so bright school house, how
dull must the brightest scholars ap-
pear!-St. Nicholas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-09-26

A poor excuse Is worse than no sx.
cuse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-15
Notes and Personal Mention.

ar and Mrs. Wardner Williams of
Denver are expected tomorrow to visit
Mrs A. Robinson and Miss Meta Rob
inson for a few days.
Mrs. Earle c. Williams will go to
Granville tonight to spend a few days
with Mrs. Charles Kleinhans.
Mrs. Roland Histed and her daugh-
ter, Betty. have returned from a visit
IN Kansas City,
Mr.. Ward Ellis is expected the first
Of March from Annapolis. where he
is tn the United states naval academy
to visit his mother, Mrs. A. H. Ellis.
for few weeks Until he is assigned to
duty, probably in the Philippines or
Alaska.
Mr.. Roy d. johnston is i'll at his
house, 1000 Topeka avenue.
Mrs. Melendy and Miss Alice Me-
lendy will leave Topeka Saturday for
Wichita to residespe permanently.
Mrs. Charles p Grosvenor is visiting
in Lawrence.
Mr.. James F. Switzer. of Wichita has
been the guest of his brother, Mr.
John p Switzer, and has returned
home. Mrs. Switzer is expected later
to visit her relatives here.
Mr.. Arner Robinson and Mr.. James
Mcfarland have returned from Law
renee where they attended a fraternity
dance last night
Miss Nellie Millspaugh and Miss
Edna Herbst win be home tomorrow.
Mr. John F. Switzer is in Medicine
Lodge on a business trip.
The WOman's Guild of Grace cathe-
dral is planning a series of luncheons
from twelve to two O'Clock at Guild hall
the first to be given next Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Hunter are the
parents Of a daughter, born Tuesday.
Miss Eva Mayberry, who has been
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. K.
Mayberry, for six weeks. will leave for
St. Louis Saturday. Her sister, Mrs A.
A Hayes will accompany her to Kan
sas City, where they viii spend the day.
Mr.. Day Smith is the guest of DR..
and Mrs. J. H. Mum today
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Poindexter are
at Excelsior Springs for a week.
Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Histed and their
children are expected Friday from
Kansas City to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Byron Roberts.
Mrs Stokes of Chicago is expected
later in the week to visit the Misses
Findlay on West street.
Mrs d. A. Gilpin of Leavenworth
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. E.
A. Thrill.
Mrs. G.. F. Worley has gone to abb
lene. called on account of the illness
Of a relative.
Mr. John Mcfarland IS home from
Indian territory to visit his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mcfarland.
Miss Maud KimbaH left today for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-15

Pittsburg. Pa, and New York TO spend
a number Of weeks. Miss Agnes Da-
mon of Kansas City accompanies her.
Miss Edith Moore went to Emporia
today to attend the celebration Of
Founders day at the College Of En-
poria.
Miss Frances Van Tassell of Yank-
ton, s. D., is the guest of Mrs. George
Mccoy.
Nj. ana Mrs. win Noel were in
Lawrence for the Etiwanda dance
Tuesday night
The Good Government club viii
meet with Mrs. Ralph ". Grain, $50
Clay street. next Saturday at 2.30 p. M.
A social under the auspices Of the
W G. T. q. viii be given at the home
of Mrs. P. J. Clevenger. sos Tenth
avenue west at 100 o'clock. Friday,
February Is. An interesting pro
gramme will be given. The Rev. DR..
Evans will make an address, and Mrs.
L. a. Case viii talk about the w. C.
z. u. work. All members of the w.
G. T. L. and others interested in tenn
perance work are invited to attend.
Mrs. W E. Snyder will entertain the
Priscilla club Friday afternoon at her
home, 1SI Emmett street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-15
HITS STONE WALL.
Mayor and CounciImen oppose Change
in Edison Franchise.

The ground in which the Edison
franchise was planted at considera Bile
trouble viii be torn up again at the
council meeting this evening.
1T is a pity that this Edison fran
ehise has to be opened up again. said
one of the councilmen.
This time it is over question of
minimum rates for power. The Edison
company wish to have their franchise
amended at the city council meeting
this evening so as to provide for a
minimum monthly charge for small
p 'wer users of 81 per horse power. A
number of the cOuncilmen claim that
a minimum charge for power, heat and
every other service furnished by the
company already exists in the fran
chise under this section: 1.-The mini
mum meter charge to any customer
shall not exceed seVenty-dve cents per
month from April I to October 1, in
elusive, of each year, and shall not ex-
coed one dollar and fifty cents per
month from October 1 to April /, in
elusive, of each year.
The section is indefinite In the sec
lions which precede it reference is
made to residence lighting CONNER
clal lighting, power, electric current
furnished to the city and steam heat
ing. From this juxtapositfon of the
section the inference can be readily
drawn that the minimum meter charge
refers to each and every one of the
above items.
That's just what I contend for
said Mayor W. H. Davis in discussing
the question. Il claim that the mini
mum meter charge refers to all of
these things. I can't see that 1t refers
to anything else. The company claims
that it has nothing to do with anything
except with lighting. But you can't
place such a construction on it.
THE company wants to put in a
minimum charge for power at 81 per
horse power per month because it
would mean more money to them than
the way the minimum charge Is re-
1erred to now. If the minimum
charge section had been off in another
section with simply a clause which re
ferTed to residence lighting it would
be a different proposition for then you
could infer that it had simply to do
with lighting.
LAS It is now that minimum charge
could refer to heating as well as any
thing else. Two of the councilmen
differ from me but I can't place any
other construction upon it."
st think that we should go very
slowly before we make any changes in
that franchise" said Councilman
Green. ct won't do to act precipi-
lately in the matter The franchise
was drawn up after a great deal Of
thought and care and to attempt to in
troduce amendments without consid-
cradle care and consideration would
result in undoing the work that has
been done. I have no doubt but what
the whole matter viii be referred to a
committee for deliberations