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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-22

We can't imagine why they raised
such howl about Col. Slemp trying
TO break into the Convention at
Bristol Every man has right to
attend his own funeral Pocahontas
Headlight.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-22

"Our engagement will have to be
temporarily suspended" announced
the summer girl calmly. "Oh. i'm
possible" the young man vowed
1T will have to be My husband
writes that he IS coming down for
week. Louisville Courier-Journal
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-22

William Travers jerome. In
written statement, announces that lie
is willing to be the democratic nom
inee for Governor of New York If
there shall he no understanding other
than he shah obey the oath of of
fee as he understands It.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-22

The colored people of Columbia,
S. c.. have issued a statement en-
dorsing the recent lynching OF a
colored man there and giving their
unqualified approval to this kind of
Treatment to those who deserve it.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-22
SAME OLD GRIND.

Notwithstanding all that was said
about poor old Russell Sage. we do
not find it much easier to make a
wing now that he is gone Charles
.on News and Courier.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-22

Senator Tillman, of South Caloli-
ma, in speech made at the Owens
boro Chautauqua, said he would not
speak To Mr.. Roosevelt until the lat
ter apologized for recalling the invi-
tation to him to attend a reception
at the White House.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-22

The rumor that Banker Stensland
of the looted Chicago bank may have
committed suicide, is met by the com
ment that it's the depostors who do
the suiciding.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-22
FORGOTTEN.

Still the tax reform fakirs are
bowling about what good the new
laws are doing. Bnt they have for
gotten to tell what the good is. It
appears that there is no good i'm them.
Charleston Mail.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-22

We are prepared to do all kinds
of printing on short notice and guar
antee satisfaction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
The Word "I<amr..

Very curious has been the history of
the word "Katlir." Sir Henry Rawlic-
son once said that the loveliest oriental
lady he had ever seen was n Kaffir
slave at Kabul. When she had loosen
cd her golden hair she could cover her
self completely as with q veil. This
name of Kaf1lr is as worldwide as
lslamism, for it is the name of Gun
believer" applied by true Mohamme-
dams to those that refuse the faith.
The Portuguese found it applied to the
negroes Of east Africa by their Arab
predecessors and handed it on to the
Dutch and to the English. The Kaflir
slave Mt Kabul belonged to one of
those black clad mountain tribes in
the heart of Afghanistan, who till 1895
defied their Moslcm neighbols and on
their dizzy precipices gloatcd on their
idolatry. These Afghan Kaflfrs claim
to be descended from the Greeks who
came with Alexander in his conquest
of the east.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Presence of Mind.

Presence of mind is quality much
talked of, much honored and little cul-
tivated. Yet, like most other good
things in the world, it requires cultiva-
ton to bring 1t to any degree of per-
lection, for in very few cases is 1t a
natural gift. Some people there are
doubtless to whom it comes naturally
and by instinct to do the right things
at the right time and place, but they
are few In number. Then, again, some
people are by nature cooler headed
than their neighbors and do not shout
or otherwise become useless Just when
their services are required. But this
quiet composure, though very valuable,
is not quite the same thing as presence
Of mind. The latter consist not only in
having your wits ready for use, but in
knowing how to use them and being
sufficiently calm and steady in mind to
remember and turn to account that
knowledge. From the earliest posi-
Bile age children should be taught self
control and the instinct of trying to
remedy any mistake or accident they
may encounter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23


Is there anything so wonderful as
the eyer ! do not care how cold the
weather may he the eye never fails. In
tho widest of Montana billiards., when
the thermometer registers 80 degrees
below zero, when the feet and fingers
freeze, when the throat freezes, when
even the torso. swathed in sweaters
and channels skinvestings, freezes: when
the nose and ears are frost bitten, when
the hair even crackles In the blast
when all is lost apparently, tho eyes
suffer no pain, but continue to perform
their normal functions. The people of
the most inclement, most frigid re-
gions of the extreme north bundle up
everything but their eyes In Canada
YOU may have a man to rush Mt you all
OF sudden and slap n handful Of
snow on your ears or nose or mouth,
but he never attacks your eyes. The
eyes are never frost bitten. They seem
to suffer only in a strong wind which
carries in its current some Irritating
substance, as sand in the desert or
fine "coriander seed" in the polar re-
gions. And yet, Notwithstanding this,
the eyes are the most sensitive of our
several organs.-New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23


was one a.. returaiu. from a
drive when | came upon Il solitary
magpie sitting on Il tree. 1t preceded
me to settle on two trees in succession
along the drive, and then flew away.
Shortly afterward three condolences
happened-tirst, Il picture fell down;
second, about half Il ton of thick plas-
ter fell from a ceiling in room close
to the dining room while dinner was In
progress; third, the hot water boiler
burst and new one had to be put in.
make no remarks upon these curious
condolences, but it is a fact that they
happened.
Three years ago I was on a motor
car tour in Cornwall. One day 1 saw
magpte and had bad puncturc with
in an hour. Two days afterwaru, sec
Ing another single magpie, had bro
ken exhaust spring. The next day, l
think, saw another single magpie. l
said to my cousin who was with me,
II wonder what is going to happen
this time" The words We're hardly
out Of my mouth before one of my
driving chains broke and flew OF the
sprocket, fortunately without harm.-
Country Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
50 Years Married.

Last Saturday, May II, being the
sad anniversary of the marriage of
Mreand Mrs. A. A. Strong, a host
of their old-time friends surprised
them in a successful manner, by
"droppin in" on them just about
noon, and bringing baskets of good
things, which, when the surprise
was acknowledged they began to en-
Joy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strong were marri-
ed in Geauga county, Ohio, May IL,
1853 and came to Delaware coanty,
Iowa the same year and liked the
country SO well that they never went
away. They are pioneers in every
sense OF the word, the kind of peo-
pie that have made Iowa what it is
today, the best state under ."Old
Glory"
Fifty-three years of happiness and
sorrows, such as we all have, but
bearing it together, and going down
the western slope of life hand in
hand, with the same love and trust
53 years ago came to them in old
Ohio, and made them strong to
break home ties and brave an UNI
known west. May this worthy
couple live to see many more happy
wedding days.
Those present were:
Manchester-R. w. Fishel and
wife, d. Z. Grove and wife, Mrs.
S. V. Hubbel and Mrs. r. D. Ora
ham.-Greelev Home Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
f.. j. CHENEY 4 co Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the ;st Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by his firm.
WALD1NG, KINNAN q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials en- free.
Price IS cents per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

A Glasgow steamer WAS llboring in Il
heavy sea, the waves sometimes sweep
Ing her decks, but the officers had as
sured the passengers that there was no
danger, and all seemed reasonably
calm with the exception of one meek
appearing little man, who every few
minutes would approach an officer and
nnXiously inquire If he thought the ship
would founder.
mo. l tell your one of them finally
exclaimed, with Impotence. "What is
the matter with you? Look Mt those
other people-they are not scared to
death.'
"Oh, I'm not scared" the man re-
piled. But, if the ship was going to
founder, wanted to know a little
ahead of time"
"Oh! Wanted to tell your friends
goodby and all that2"
"Well, not exactly" the man said
hesitatingly. 1.-THE fact is, my mother
in-law is along with me- and if the ship
was quite sure to sink wanted to say a
few things to -Harper's Weekly
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
A pux.lins Trick.

Take piece of writing paper about
three inches square and with lead
pencil, the point of which has been
dipped in water, draw circle, a
square, n triangle or any other geo.
metrical figure. Put the paper care
fully on a pan of water letting it float
and leaving the surface dry. Carefully
drop water on the surface of the paper
until the space within the figure is
filled. The moistened pencil lines will
keep it from flowing outside the figure.
Now place the point of n pin over some
point in the figure near the edge. The
pin point must penetrate the surface
of the water, but must not touch the
paper. AT once the paper will float
around until the pin points directly to
the center of the figure. See If you
can find out why it does this.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
The Ancicntn nnd Medicine.

A roll of papyrus acquired by DR..
Ebers in the vicinity of Thebes, Egypt,
in the winter of 1872, from an Arab
who made ancient grave robbing a
business, after Investigation and trans
lation was deposited in the library of
the University of Leipsic. The script
of this papyrus is hieratic. The date
of 1t is said to be over 1000 years ago.
1t is II comprehensive treatise on mcdi-
cine. Diseases of tile abdomen, the
chest, the heart, the eyes, the ears, and
SO OH, are carefully arranged and de-
scribed in manner that would com
mand respect at. the present day. For
instance, of the heart the papyrus clas-
slfies the troubles MS fatty degencra-
ton. dilatlon, carditis, angina, or
spasm; hypertrophy enlargement.
thrombosis plugging) and dropsy. OF
medicines over 100 different substances
are enumerated, and they are pre-
scrlbed in pills. in tablets, in capsules
in decoctlons, powders, inhalations, To-
tons, ointments and plasters.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Pirating Foley's Honey and Tar,
Was Wasting Away.

Il had been troubled with kidney
disease for the last five years.
writes Robert R. Watts, of Salem,
Mo. II lost flesh and never felt
we'll and doctored with leading ply
sicians and tried all remedies sug-
gested without relief. Finally 1
tried Foley's Kidney Cure and less
than two bottles completely cured
me and am now sound ana we'll. :"
During the summer kidney irregu-
larltles are often caused by excessive
drinking or being overheated. At
tend to the kidneys at once by using
Foley's Kidney Cure.-Anders &
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Fat ana Lean Men.


Modern scientific Investigation in n
medical way declares that the plump
man is not necessarily the "healthlest"
or the best able to resist disease. The
lean man not only enjoys greater re-
sistance to weakness and debility, but
he is stronger in the performance Of a
given task. In other words, large
fat deposit in the general tissue is no
evidence Of good general nutrition.
The rich and glrlish beauty of the
plump man, sometimes called FATTY"
may delight the eye, but when it comes
to walking downtown in the morning
or running four blocks to a fire Eat
ty" blows out a fuse and is sent to the
repair shop, while his lean brother is
merely put in condition for the day
by this little burst of exerclse.-Minne-
apolis Journal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
When Lowell Wa. Suspended.

A biography Of James Russell Lowell
says of a famous incident of the poets
college life: Throughout his senior
year his uneXcuscd absences from reci-
tations and chapel exercises increased
in number until they reached total
that even now is startling to an AGA
demically trained reader. Finally, so
the story runs, there came character
istic ebullition during one Of his infre-
quent appearances at evening prayers
that brought matters to n head Hav-
ing been elected in the morning poet
Of his class, Lowell had spent the day
in ambrosial jubllation. AT prayers
that evening, being still jubilant, he
arose in his seat and bowed low to the
right and to the left. Coming at the
end Of long career of consistent negll-
gence, this breach of decorum was not
to be passed in silence" Lowell was
as a consequence suspended.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
A venomou. Snake.

The only sure way to tell venomous
snake is to kill the reptile, open its
mouth with stick and look for the
hollow, curved fangs. When not in
use they are compressed against the
roof of the mouth, beneath the reptiles
eyes. They are hinged, as you can see
If you pull them forward with a pen
Gil. The venom is contained in sack
hidden beneath the skin at the base of
each fang.-Field and Stream.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Changing serpents Into Rods.

The Egyptian cobra is not unlike its
Asiatic cousin except in the absence of
the curious spectacle-like mark which
distinguishes the latter Although it is
the most poisonous reptile known to
inhabit northern Africa, it is the ia
vorite among the snake charmers.
These conjurers know how to render
this serpent rigidly unconscious by
pressing the nape of its neck with a
finger. This act appears to throw the
reptile into catalepsy, in which he is rs
stiff as an iron rod. Traces of some
thing similar having been practiced in
olden times may be found in the Bible,
where Aaron made serpent of his
rod or staff.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
HOME COMING WEEK OF KEN.
TUCKIANS
LouIsyille. Ky. June IL to N. 19O8

Louisville, KY, June Is to II, 1905.
For the above occasion the I. Z. r. r..
will sell excursion tickets to Louisville,
Ky, and return at rate of one fare
plus % cents for the round trip. Tick
cts on sale June IL, 12 and 10 limited to
return until June g. BY depositing
ticket on or before June % and making
. payment of SO cents an extension to
thirty days from date Of purchase may
be obtained.
a5 &c. PIERCE, Agt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
OGIinnd.

"Some groccrs," remarked the Gus
toner, "have an offhand way of weigh
ing sugar, but I notice you're not one
Of them"
"offhand way? How do you meant"
asked the grocer.
II noticed you kept your hand on
the scales just now while you meas
ured out five pounds for me-"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

The strangest will on record is that
Of a Connecticut Clergyman who broke
through the Ice of certain pond.
Finding that he was unable to get out
upon the ice and realizing that he had
but a short time to live because of the
bitter cold. he took his knife and wrote
his will on the smooth surface of the
ice. 1t was found, duly sworn to and
recorded as his last will and testament.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

VERY Low RATES TUESDAYS.
Every Tuesday, balance of the year,
the Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell homeseekers' tickets to Mime
sofa, North Dakota and. Canadian
Northwest at about half rate; to other
territory first and third Tuesdays. APP
ply to any Great Western Agent or j.
2. Elmer, q. z. A., st. Paul, MINI.
State number in party and when going.
16-w3G
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
War Against consumpti on.

All nations are endeavoring to
check the ravages against CON
sumption, the white plague" that
claims SO many victims each year.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
and colds perfectly and you are in
no danger of consumption. Do not
risk your health by taking some I'M
known preparation when Foley's
Honey and Tar is safe and certain
in results. Ask for Foley's Honey
and Tar and insist upon having it.
-Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Farm for Sale.

HAA ava SsAASs
We offer for sale two hundred
acres Of fine farming land on Golden
Prairie, seven miles south of Man
chester being part of the F. L. Clark
farm to wit; The nj of sw4 of sec. 4
and the nj of SCI and the ne4 of sw4
OF sec. 5 in Hazel Green township.
The eighty acres in section 4 is
separated by highway from the
l2O acres in section 5. Will sell
the so, or l20 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, 1906-05-23
Simplicity.

Only small souls assume exclusive
airs. The more truly a man the more
simple do we find him. Rarely do we
come in contact with n person from
whom we may not receive something
If we meet him on the plane Of kind
ly human sympathy. 1t all lies in our
innate feeling.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Two Ways to PROSPER.

Two kinds of business men are
bound to succeed. We refer to the man
who knows how to advertise and to the
one who knows that he does not know,
but knows enough to get one who does
know to write and place his ADVERTISE
ments for him.-Troy Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

Tommy-Papa, what is diplomat7
Papa diplomat. my son, is man
who gives everybody the impression
that he is thankful for their advice
and then does just as he pleases.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
A Prod.

ut is great mistake, Mabel, to
trifle with the affections of a man who
loves you by encouraging some one
else."
"Well. he's little slow, auntie I
think he needs pacemaker."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

Disorder in drawing room is vul-
gar; in an antiquary's study, not. The
black battle stain on soldiers face is
not vulgar, but the dirty face Of q
housemaid is.-Ruskin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
The supply Held Out.

Tommy (at the supper table)-Now,
ma, may have piece of chocolate
cake? You said l might after the min
lister had taken three pieces, COS that
was enough for any man, saint or SIN
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
WEEKLY HoMEsEEKERs E:
BIENNIAL MEETING GENERAL
FEDERATION OF WOMAN's

At st. Paul, May 3Oth--June 7th.
The Chicago Great Western Railway
will on May 28th to 31st inclusive sell
tickets to st. Paul at one fare plus $500
good to retusn June 9th with the ex-
tension privileges. For further inform
alton apply to any Great Western agent
to J. p. Elmer, G. p. A., st. Paul. MINI.
1874
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

Benham--1 can't let you have any
money. paid IL bill today. Mrs. Ben
ham-I thought you said you never
made mistakes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

Gladys-Shall you marry Jack II 7
refuse him? Maud-Yes. and II yoc
accept him!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
M. A. PARKER.
PAINTER
-. AND ..
Paper Hanger
calsomining, Paper Cleaning. All
work given prompt attention.
Leave orders at Smiths Drug
Store, or address P. o. box 246. stf
Best for Women and Children

On account of its mild action and
pleasant taste Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup is especially recommended
for women and children. 1t does
not nauseate or grippe like pills and
ordinary cathartjcs. Olino Laxative
Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stim-
ulates the liver and bowels without
irritating them. Remember t h Q
name ORINo and refuse substitutes.
-Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
SEMI-CENTENIAL CELEBRA-
TON,

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 10 to 10,
1905.
For this occasion the 1. G. R. r. will
sell tickets Manchester to Cedar Rapids
and return at 9 rate of one and one
third fare for the round trip.
Dates OF sale June IL to Is. Final
return limit June 10.
sl-s H. g. PIERCE, Agt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23

Have you pains of any kind
stomach, back, or any organs of the
body? Don't dope yourself with
or d i nary medicine. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea is the supreme
curative power. 35 cents, Tea or
Tablets. Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
20 Acre Farm Near Manchester for Sale.

We have for sale, at a very rea-
sonable price, a fairly we'll improved
farm situated half mile east of
Manchester on the Fish Hatchery
road. For particulars enquire of
Bronson, Carr and Sons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Local and Neighborhood News

\ Jim Lestina dug out nest of
seven wolves near the Backbone Sat
urday. They were about the size
of q large cat. A. G.. Williams
bought one as pet and will place
it in his collection of ZOO animals in
the window at the restaurant. jim
still has the remaining six in custo-
dy.-Lamont Leader
A fly blister about the size of a
nickel applied over the spot where
pulsations indicate felon to be
growing will at the expiration of six
hours after application show the fell
on beneath its surface. The felon
can then be removed with the point
of needle thai has been sterilized.
Fort Dodge Post.
The barn ON the Frank Dozark
farm south Of town was struck by
lightning at about ll:30 o'clock
Thursday night and its entire con-
tents with two valuable horses were
smothered and could not be taken
from the burning building and were
burned. Another horse was badly
burned and has since died. The
farm is in charge of the son, Frank,
who saw the stroke and was immed-
lately at the barn and made every
effort to rescue the horses but the
lightning seemed to have filled the
the building with flame and three
horses only were rescued. There
was also a few tons Of hay, few
pieces Of farm machinery, a dozen
hens setting which were all destroy
ed. Mr.. Dozark had very light in
surance, $500 being the amount OF
the policy on the barn, and $75 on
each horse, being the limit by the
terms of the policy The loss is
quite heavy one as the insurance
is barely third of its value.--La-
mont Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-05-23
Present Duties.

Agnes Dickson is helping her
grandmother evenings and morn
ings.
Lyle Conger is again attending
school after an absence necessitated
by the breaking of his collar bone.
Reviewing is the order of the hour
The pupils are interested in cap
turing as many promotion certilicat.
es as possible.
The work arranged on the walls
by the various grades deserves credit
and an inspection by the patrons.
A public program will be given
by the school in the church at
Oneida Friday evening, June l, 1906
to which everybody is invited.
The Palmer method of penman-
ship has been introduced.
Examination and vacation are ours
in the very near future.
"Set your standard high on hill
and aim to reachi