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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Double Thinking.

Professor Jastrow, writing in the
Popular Science Monthly of the causes
of certain lapses of speech, recalls the
singular power that Sir Walter Scott,
among others. possessed of conducting
two trains of thought at the same
time. When highly developed this pow
er enables Its possessor subconscious-
ly to find words expressing thought
already formed while Mt the same time
shaping the next thought period in
conscious preparation. An instance Is
given by Scott's amanuensis, who re-
lates that while debating the novelist
would sometimes search through a
book, finding and reading passage,
and thus keeping two trains of
thoughts going simultaneously. The
amanuensis discovered the fact that
Scott was doing double work In his
brain through the occasional occurrence
In the dictation of word which did
not fit in the sentence, but four or five
lines farther on the place where the
word belonged would turn up.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Ghost or Illusionf

A minister of the gospel, according
to this tale, was walking to and fro in
a long passage that ran through the
house and meditating upon his next
sermon. There brushed by him Il
housemaid. He watched her pass and
enter his study. Fearing that she
would disarrange his papers, he hurried
after her, went into his study-and no
one was there. No means Of egress
was possible but by the one door
through which he had seen the girl en-
ter. He rang the bell and-the house
maid came down from the top of the
house, where she had been performing
her duties. And the unusual part of
the story Is that nothing happened
no one sickened and died. The young
woman married happily. And yet that
minister of the gospel is sure that he
saw that houscmaid pass him. Nor to
this day does his stout and happy ma
tron know that she was ever in two
places ut once.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

When posies inside wedding rings
were first introduced does not seem to
be known. Time has covered that, as
he does SO many things, with the moss
es of oblivion, but we know that from
the sixteenth century until the middle
of the eighteenth it was customary to
have them engraved on rings. These
posics or notices are seldom to be
found with more than two lines Of
verse and often with only one, but
there are u few instances known where
sizes are very quaint and curious. and Il
few reach a high standard OF poetic
beauty. In 1912 small collection Of
rhymes was published with the title of
Loves Garland; or, Posies For Rings,
Handkerchiefs and Gloves and Such
Pretty Tokens That Lovers Send Their
Loves" 1t contains some posies that
are not to be met with elsewhere and
is a very Interesting work, though but
few people seem to have heard of it.
The South Kensington museum has a
good collection of posy rings, and
among them we find the following:
United hearts, death only parts
Let us share III joy and care" Love
and live happily" There is Il story
to the effect that DR.. John Thomas
who was bishop of Lincoln in 1853
caused to be inscribed inside his fourth
wifes wedding ring:
| II survive.
I'll make them five.
London Graphic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
The Fashionable Dinner.

Eight men exclusive of the butler are
required to serve n dinner of twenty
four covers, one being allowed for ev-
cry three diners. Another is stationed
In the pantry to run In the courses.
Absolute order and silence reign
among these men, who perfectly under
stand the buffers cabalistic signs.
Electric signals pass constantly be-
tween chef and butler. From the seat
ing of guests until the ladies leave not
more than eighty-five minutes should
elapse. for long dinners are considered
bad form. Upon these occasions
scarcely member of the domestic
corps escapes some special duty. The
housemaids assist the pantry maid.
After each course twenty-four silver
plates and countless small silver must
be carefully cleansed, wiped very dry
and then polished with channels before
being put away. Nearly 200 pieces of
engraved crystal ware must be washed
and polished. and it is too costly and
brittle to be hastily handled.-Every-
body's Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Their Ahsence Ern,,f,e.,


During an acrimonious debate in the
house shortly before the civil war Mr.
Potter of Wisconsin made some very
sharp structures on Mr.. Pryor of Vir-
ginia. The result was challenge from
Pryor to fight duel, which Potter
promptly accepted, naming as terms
bowie knives at five PAGES, terms
which he wen knew Pryor would not
dare to accept. as lie was small man,
while Potter was large, powerful
man and familiar with the use of the
bowie knife. Pryor declined on the
ground that the proposed terms We're
beneath the dignity of gentleman to
accept, and SO the matter ended. But
on the day following the challenge,
while the result was still unknown,
both Potter and Pryor We're absent
during roll call, and when Potter's
name was called Quaker member
rose and in mild voice said, "Mr.
Speaker, l am informed that the gen.
tleman from Wisconsin had Prior en-
gagement." And when Pryor's name
was called moment later he rose
again, saying, mfr. Speaker, hear
that the gentleman from Virginia has
gone to be us clay in the hands of the
Potter"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

Even the natives OF Papua have their
fine gentlemen. their dandics. To ranl,
In this class the young man Is COM
PEELED to lace his waist and to have O.
nose ornament of polished shell. But,
as an explorer says, very few young
blades can afford to possess one, and
accordingly it may be lent either for n
consideration or as a very special IA
vor The possessor of one of these or
naments could easily buy wife for it,
and sometimes it is paid as tribal
tribute by one should he have to pay
blood money or be unable to give the
statutory pig as atonement for MUIR
der" Papuan husbands, too, have a
primitive way of dealing with their re-
calcitrant wives. A man named Gedon
had shrewish hclpmate whom he at
tempted to tame according to this
method: He would pick up billet of
wood when she was halfway through a
tremendous scolding and give her n
terrific blow over the back. Thereupon
ensued pandemonium. The other men
and women would gather round, jab-
bering, but they would make no at
tempt to stop the beating once it had
begun"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

Hail, candlelight, without disparage-
ment to the sun or moon, the kindliest
luminary of the three. If we may not
style thee radiant deputy, mild viceroy
of the moon! We love to read, talk, sit
silent, eat, drink. sleep by candlelight.
They are everybody's sun and moon.
This is our peculiar and household
planet. By the midnight taper the
writer digests his meditations. By the
same light we must approach to their
perusal IL we would catch the flame,
the odor. Night and silence call out
the starry fancies. Milton's Morning
Hymn In Paradise" we would hold
a good wager. was penned at mid
night, and Taylor's rich description of
a sunrise smells decidedly of the taper.
Even now loftier speculation than we
have attempted courts our endeavors.
We would indite something about the
solar system. Betty, bring the can
les."-Charles Lamb.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
wealth In Old Roman Times.

Our wealth, as much rs we boast of
it, is comparatively puny IS compared
with the wealth Of men Of old. There
was Mark Antony's liousa that was
sold to Messiah for over 100000. and
Scaurus' villa was burned ut Il loss of
over S12,000,000. Otlso spent over $l4.-
100000 in finishing one wing of a
palace commenced by Nero. Nearly
$36.0O0,O00 was found in the Golfers
of Tiberlus, and Cnligula spent ii all iii
less than year. Paulrs could make
trlfling present to the mother OF Bra
tus Of pearl worth over 100000. So
let us be modest. We are Il cheap
people, even the wealthlest of u.s.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
B.reeooted waiting Maid. In Japan.

6erekOote0 waiting Maids In Japan.
Unless there are ladies among the
guests the wife and daughters of the
host do not appear at dinner in Japan.
Before the meal begins it is customary
for them to bring small cups Of tea
and dainty confectionery, when they
take their survey Of the party. If gen
tlemen only are present the Japanese
hostess disappears after the greeting
Is over and does not return until the
guests are taking their departure. At
a signal from the host barefooted wait
ing maids, dressed in graceful and pref
tily tinted kimonos. bring In LACQUER
tray, bearing tiny covered bowls. Be-
fore setting the trays on the table the
maids sink gracefully to their knees
and bend forward till their foreheads
touch the floor. Then they serve din.
ner, which Is Of several COURSES
Smiths Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

Throw out opium, said Or. Holmes,
which the Creator himself seems to
prescribe, for we often see the scarlet
poppy growing in the corniields, as If
it were foreseen that wherever there
is hunger to be fed there must also be
pain to be soothed; throw out few
specifics which our art did not discover
and is hardly needed to apply; throw
out wine, which is II food and the
vapons which produce the miracle of
anaesthesia, and l lirmlytbelieve that
If the whole matera med!ca as now
used could be sunk to the bottom of
the sea it would he all the better fox
mankind and all the worse for the
fishes.
The shortest system of medical prac-
tice that l know of is the Oldest, but
not the worst. 1t is older than Hip
pocrates, older than Chiron the Cen
taur. Nature taught 1t to the first
mother when she saw her tirstborn
child putting some ugly pebble or lurid
berry into its mouth. l know not in
what language 1t was spoken. but
know that in English it would sound
thus: Spit it out.'
When You Write Abrond.
In writing to France or Italy, Il post
master pointed out the other day, the
address should be printed. for the
printed characters of French, Italian
and English are alike, but of the writ
ten ones this is not true. The capital
letter Il. for instance, is written In
France and Italy like C. The top
stroke is made as with us, but the
downward stroke curves to the right
instead of to the left. Our G is taken
for L abroad. Our 7 is taken for l
OF J. 1t is important therefore to print
instead of to write proper names Oh
foreign letters. \ letter addressed In
writing to, for instance. Il man named
Treat would be thought by the French
and italian to be addressed to Treat
and in the general delivery department
of the postoffice it would be placed III
the instead of in the Il compartment
Thus when Mr.. Treat called for his
mail a search of compartment L would
reveal nothing for him, and his letter
hidden among the Is, would never be
delivered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Feel Impending Doom.

The feeling Of impending doom
in the minds of many victims of
Bright's disease and diabetes has
been changed to thankfullness by
the benefit derived from taking
toley's Kidney Cure. It will cure
incipient Bright's disease and dia-
betes and even in the worst cases
gives comfort and relief. Slight
disorders are cured in few DAYS.
Il had diabetes in its worst form,
writes Marion Lee of Dunreath, Ind.
Il rled eight physicians withoutre-
lief; Only three bottles of Foley's
Kidney Cure made me we'll man
Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
A Uselesn Model.

An English manufacturer Of pottery
is the subject of joke told in the
Liverpool Post. While on n continental
tour he purchased Sevres vase for
some hundreds of pounds and brought
1t home most carefully. Thinking that
the foreman of his works might gather
a hint from the design he called that
gentleman In and showed him the treas
ure. How do you like it?" he asked.
The foreman took the vase in his hand,
turned it over and returned 1t, with the
brief reply, II don't think can learn
much from it." why not" asked the
manufacturer 81 don't like telling
you, SIR" Come. Out with It,"
well, designed that vase myself. 1t
is foreign imitation of our own work
and is worth f5 at the outside"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
VIII Row TN Judgment p.y

There is shivery, shaky legend
among the people who live along the
Hudson river which is to the effect
that that stream is the everlasting
boating waters of specter who is
personified as Ramhout Van Dam.
Away back in colonial times Ramhout
and his friends We're drinking until
late at night. Finally this man Ram
bout started for home, some distance
up the river, In his boat, swearing that
he would row the distance if it took "a
month Of Sundays" Ramhout never
reached home, and the superstitious
people say that he has been condemn
ed to row till judgment day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Makes the Liver Lively.

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup gives
permanent relief in cases of habitual
constipation as it stimulates the liver
and restores the natural action Of
the bowels without irritating these
organs like pills or ordinary cathar-
tics. Does not nauseate or grippe
and is mild and pleasant to take.
Remember the name ORINo and re-
fuse substitutes. Anders & Philipp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Smoking the Nareilc.

A Greek thus tells how the nargile
is smoked by his brethren:
"Only pure tobacco is used in the
narglle. 1t is grown expressly for the
purpose in Persia. The weed there is
called tumbeky. This kind Of tobacco
Is first washed two or three times by
the man who keeps the restaurant. He
puts 1t under n faucet and .squeezes
the Juice out. Otherwise the tobacco
would be too strong. Then, when the
smoke Of 1t Is drawn through the wa
ter, the tobacco having, of course, been
dried first, all the nicotine is deposited
in the water, and n delightful and in
nocuous smoke is the result"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
STATE OF Ono, CRY OF TOLEDO I
LUCAS COUNTY

LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of
f. j. Cheney q Co., doing business
in the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscrib-
ed in my presence, this 9th day of
December, A. ID. 1856.
A. w. GLEASON,
(sEM) NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Send for testimonials free.
j. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o..
Sold by all druggists. 15c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
His Daughter.

A gentleman who was once stopped
by an old man begging replied, Don't
you know, my man, that fortune
knocks once at every mans door?"
"Yes." said the old man, "he knocked
at my door once. but l was out, and
ever since then he has sent his daugh-
ter"
His daughter?' replied the gentle
man. What do you meant"
"Why, Miss Fortune"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Farm for Sale.


We offer for sale two hundred
acres Of fine farming land on Golden
Prairie, seven miles south Of Man.
chester being part Of the T. L. Clark
farm to wit; The NJ of sw4 of sec. 4
and the NJ of sci and the mel Of sw4s
of sec. 5 in Hazel Green township
The eighty acres in section 4 is
separated by highway from the
120 acres in section 5. Will sell
the so, or l2O acres seperate if de-
sired by purchaser. There are no
buildings on the premises.
For terms apply to
BRoNsoN, CARR & SoNs.
MANCHESTER, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
H. j. PHELPS,
Division Passenger Agent
Dubuque, Iowa.
For your liver ana stomach ills,
Take Beac0m's Picnic Pills,
They will surely do you good
They will stimulate your blood,
And make you feel happy as q clam,
Try them. IS cts. All druggists. Soft
WEEKLY HOMEsEEKERs EN-

WEEKLY HOMESEEKERS EN-
-CURSlONS,
Via Manchester u Oneida and Chi
cago Great Western Rys. to home seek
ers territory north and northwest, every
tuesday during April, May, June, July,
August, September, October, Novem-
Der and December, 1905.
For further particulars, call on or ad-
dress the undersigned at Manchester,
Iowa.
j. l.. Kelsey.
1889 Traffic Manager.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

L. Hanson, farmer living near
Mason City, was the victim of a
confidence game played by three
smooth tricksters, and as con-
sequence is minus $3.50 and ahead
a good deal of experience. When
he realized his loss he notified the
sheriff, who followed the trail of the
thieves as far as Austin, MINI, but
there lost all trace VI them. The
men who turned the trick, which
is in many ways 8 nj ar to
the old confidence game, used some
new methods in putting it through.
One of them rented a store building
here, and after installing a number
of samples of teas began to look
around for agents. Three men, two
of them it seems accolaplices of the
one, in company with Hanson, made
application for places and all were
engaged at an attractive salary. the
stipulation being that the agents
were to put up $3.50 as security and
bond of good faith. The two cronies
of the would be merchant quickly
flashed the money, and Hanson, not
having that amount, but also being
DESTROYS not to lose so tempting a
fortune, went to the bank and bor-
rowed the required sum. Returning
to the place of business he was in
vited into a back room, where the
leal was completed. and no sooner
was the money in the possession Of
the erstwhile tea merchant when he
Immediately decamped. The other
two remained with Hanson, making
believe they were likewise robbed,
and delayed notifying the authorities
by engaging in conversation in
which they gave vent to much SYM
pathy. All three of the men wept
over the loss, the two as sorrowful
apparently as the one, and also urg-
ed Hanson to pray for the return of
his cash. Shortly after the thieves
left and have not been seen since.
Overcome by shame at being hood
winked so easily, Hanson delayed,
notifying the officers. He cannot
understand why he was duped, as
he says he has often cautioned his
boys about dealing with strangers
and to be caught himself is more
than his pride can stand. He is a
wealthy farmer and an old resident
Iowa State Register and Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
House for Rent.
HUBERT CARR.
Asthma Sufferers Should Know This.

Asthma Sufferers Should Know This.
Foley's Honey and Tar has cured
many cases of asthma that were con-
sldered hopeless, Mrs. Adolph
Bnesing, 10l West ThirdSt., Daven-
port, Iowa, writes: "a severe cold
contracted twelve years ago was ne
elected until it finally grew into as
thma. The best medical skill avail
able could not give me more than
temporary relief, Foley's Honey and
Tar was recommended and one fifty
cent bottle entirely cured me of as
thma which had been growing on
me for twelve years. If l had TAX
en- it at the start would have been
saved years of suffering" Anders
Y Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

"How do you like your new music
teacher?"
Hes no good"
"why. what makes you think SOL"
yesterday played common tune
clear through, and he didn't say 1t
would take a weeks practice to Offset
the harm DONE"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
A Change,

Old Gentleman Dolnting to lanky
youth Mt his side in the tram car)-Iow
much for this boy-half fare, l sup
pose? Conductor-Wcll. no. He looks
as If he We're kept on half fare at
home, and needs change. Full fare,
please.-London Answers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

Mrs. Albee-Of course, you married
Mr.. Bebee for love? Mrs. Bebee-
Well, yes, l suppose you would call 1t
that. l married him to protect him
from no less than three widows in our
street. If hadn't snapped him up one
Of them would have been sure to get
him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

do the Blanks manage to keep up
appearances since they lost the greater
part Of their fortune?"
mo. They don't bother about ap-
pearances. They just use what little
money they have to make themselves
Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

Mrs Janson said to Mrs. Lammls in
perfect confidence. do you know mine
is the prettiest baby in the worldT"
"Well, really, now, what a coinci-
denceg said Mrs. Lammis. $50 Is
mine!'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
Surely.

"Tommy is such n sweet child" said
a doting mother. "thnt often think 1t
will be miracle If he lives to grow
up"
at WILL" said the candid neighbor,
with baleful CLEAN in his eye.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY.

Charles City, Ia, July 80.
For this occasion the 1. G. r. r. will
sell excursion tickets to Charles City
and return at a rate Of one and one
third fare for the round trip. Tickets
on sale August 3 and IL, limited to re-
turn until August ID. Rates on certi
ficate plan are also made for tickets
showing purchase on July % to August
II inclusive. Limited to August ID.
2b-4 Fl. q. PIERCE, Agt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

Rupert-NNhy did you ask her to mar
~ you2 Harold-Wcll, / thought she
was sensible. but hanged if she didn't
accept met
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

"Poor Jones is suffering from melan-
cholia."
"why, thought he was the editor Of
comic paper"
HE Is"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18

Monticello Express: Mr.. Michael
Hogan, an old and respected citizen
who lived for half century on the
line between Castle Grove township
in this county and Delaware county,
died at his home on the afternoon of
the Doth ult., aged "a, after an i'll
ness Of long duration. For more
than a year Mr.. Hogan had been in
poor health, and on several occasions
his life was prolonged by surgical
operations. Michael Hogan was
born in Rossgray county, Ireland,
March l6, 1882. He came to the
United States in his youth, and had
resided in Iowa since 1850. lie was
married to Johanna Kehoe, who
survives him, January Z, 1856. 1t
was only last January that they cele-
brated their golden wedding. MIR.
Hogan was hard worker and
good manager, and succeeded in ac-
cumulating farm of several hun
dred acres which was stocked with
high bred cattle. His surviving
children are Simon Hogan, Hopkin-
ton; Frank d. Hogan, Oelwein;
Michael j. Hogan. Jones county;
John Hogan, Silver City, Idaho;
Thomas Hogan, Stanwix, Arizona;
Malachi Hogan, Farley; Mrs. Michael
Kelly, Delaware county; Mrs. Miles
Mcdonald, Manchester; William.
Josephine and Anna who reside with
their mother on the homestead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-18
A little love, little wealth,
A little home for you and me;
It's all | ask except good health,
Which comes with Rocky Noun
tain Tea. R. A. Denton.

VERY LOW RATES TUESDAYS.
Every Tuesday, balance of the year,
me Chicago Great Western Railway
VII sell homeseekers' tickets to Mime
,ota, North Dakota and Canadian
Northwest at about half rate; to other
territory first and third Tuesdays. Ap-
ply to any Great Western Agent or j.
T.. Elmer, q. Z. A., st. Paul, MINI.
state number in party and when going.
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