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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-09-28
Repair Your Sidewalk,

Notice is hereby given that all de-
fective sidewalks in Athena must be
repaired within reasonable time or
the work will be done by the city
marshal and the expense charged
against the owners property.
J. d. PLAMONDON,
Mayor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-09-28
Pigs for Sale.

l have so choice spring pigs for
slle--the kind that will tatten at any
age. MILT SWAGGARt,
Athena, Ore.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
THE FIRST BALLOON.
Result of the Experiments of the
Montgolflcr Brothers.,

MOhtROlhcr Brothers.
Proceeding on the principle that heat
ed air expands and so becomes lighter,
bulk for bulk, tlSin air at the ordinary
temperature, the brothers Stephen and
Joseph Montsolficr filled paper bag
with heated air, which rose to the cell
ing Of the room. This preliminary sue
cess was rapidly followed up. and they
gradually increased the size of the bnl-
looms experimental with until they
were so satisfied with their progress
that in 1888 they gave public exhibi-
tion, sending up a linen balloon 105 feet
in circumference, which was inflated
over a fire supplied with small bundles
Of chopped straw. The balloon succeed
ed beyond their utmost expectation, and
after rising to Il height of over G,O0O
feet 1t descended ten minutes after In
a field n mile and half away. The
next balloon carried car, in which
were sheep. a cock and duck.
The success of this further eXperi-
ment induced NJ. Pllatrc de Rozicr and
the Marquis d'Arlandes to risk their
lives by making the first ascent in the
new and wonderful machine. Their
balloon, which was forty-tive feet in
diameter and seventy-tive feet high and
was inflated with hot air. passed over
Paris to the great astonishment of the
people, attaining an altitude of half a
mile. Ballast was then for the first
time employed in regulating the as
cending power of the balloon. The first
venture was followed by others, and
De Rozier, the first to ascend, was also
the first to meet his death in this man
ner, having been killed, with COM
panion, by the burning of his balloon
near Boulogne.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
A CURIOSITY IN BOOKS.


The Famous Chained Library of
WimbOurnc, Ireland.
Wimbournc, Ireland, is noted for
many things, but its famous chained
library is perhaps the most notable of
its curiosities. The library possesses
unique interest as being one of the
earliest attempts to disseminate llnowl-
edge among the people. The collection
was made accessible to the people in
1GS6 and numbers some 200 volumes.
The scarcity of books and the value of
the collection are Doth indicated in the
care taken for their preservation, and
especially agaihss loss of such treas
ures by theft By means of chains
and rods the books We're securely fas-
tened to the shelves, and these chains,
1t is rather surprising to learn, We're
not removed until 1857, when the H.
brary fittings were repaired. Among
the interesting works of the collection
is Il copy of the first edition of Sir
Walter Raleigh's History of the
World" 1914. 1t has suffered from fire,
and tradition says that Matthew Prior
was responsible for its condition, the
story being that he fell asleep when
reading 1t once upon time, and the
pages We're burned by his candle. 1t
has been neatly repaired, and its mis-
hap now adds to its interest. The old,
est volume in the library is fine old
copy In vcllum of "Reginum Aninna.
rum" 1t Is in manuscript and bears
the date 1913.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
BACKBONE.
The Self Reliant Man Is the One who
ls In Demand.

The Self Reliant Man Is the One Who
In In Demand.
Haven't you depended upor clothes.
upon appearances, upon introductions,
upon recommendations about long
enough? Haven't you leaned about
long enough on other things? Isn't it
about time for you to call halt, to
tear off all masks, to discard every
thing you have been leaning on outside
of yourself, and depend upon your own
worth?
Haven't you been in doubt about
yourself long enough? Haven't you
had enough unfortunate experiences
depending upon superficial artificial,
outside things to drive you home to the
real power in yourself? Aren't you
tired of leaning and borrowing and
depending upon this thing and that
thing which have failed you?
/ The man who learns to seek power
within himself, who learns to rely
upon himself, is never disappointed
but he always will be disappointed
when he depends upon any outside
help. There is one person in the world
that will never fail you If you depend
upon him and are honest with him
and that is yourself. 1t is the self re
liant man that is in demand every.
whcrc.-O. S. Marden in Success AIaga.
zine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
FISHING FOR BIRDS.
CatchinE Gulls and Albatross with
Rod md Lime

Catching Gulls and Albatross With
Rod and Line.
Curious though it may seem, it is a
fact that birds are caught with rod and
line in many parts of the world. The
pastime is declared to be almost as fis-
cinating rs fishing Gulls in Newfound-
land are caught in this way in large
quantities. In New England fishing for
gulls and pctrcls is an important in.
dustry.
The method of bird fishing is practi-
cally the same as that of ordinary
fishing. Two men go out in dory and
throw pieces of cod liver on the water
When large quantities Of birds have
been attracted TO the spot more cod
liver is thrown out on n hook This the
birds grccdily swallow and thus fall
easy victims.
Albatross are iished for in the same
way of the Cape of Good Hope. a
piece of pork is attached to n long line
and thrown overheard. The bird will
eye 1t for long time, gradually and
cautiously making toward it. Suddenly
he will seize it and hold it in his beak.
When he discovers that he is caught he
will sit on the water and vigorously
flap his wings. However, lie will be
drawn into the boat and made cap
tive
Aibatross fishing is good sport, since
the bird requires careful handling. So
long as he pulls against the line it is
easy enough. The moment, however,
he swims forward the hook will drop
from his beak unless it is skillfully ma
nipulated, and the bird will find him
self free
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
The Shaw Kissing.
(rrom the Mount Vernon Record.

The kissing of Shaw, Of which SO
much has been said, was as much
the result of Judge Towner's i'll ad
vised speech as of any feeling the
crowd had against Shaw. Judge
Towner took occasion to eulogize all
the congressional delegation except
tho two progressive members, Bird
sail and Haugen. That made the
delegations from the Third and
Fourth districts hot under the collar,
and Judge Towner then eulogized
prominent Iowa men excapt Govern
or Cummins. That raised the ire
of the big crowd. and he was again
interrupted. He then turned his at
tention to the members of tho cabin
ct, and at the mention Of Shaw's
name the suppressed feeling broke
forth. Secretary Shaw has Judge
Towner to thank for his enbarrass-
ment more than tie delegates.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
The Waterloo Coliseum.

The Chautauqua Coliseum at
Waterloo, in which the democratic
state convention was held last week.
is model auditorium. 1t is ITO
feet in diameter and is circular, or
rather polytagonal. There are no
posts or pillars in the building, the
roof being supported by trusses.
Tho acoustic properties are almost
perfect. A back seat in that build
ing is just as good for hearing as a
front seat. Even an ordinary con-
versation can be heard in the back
end of the room. The sides are
composed Of doors that slide upward,
making it possible to open the build
ing like a tent with the side can
vases down. The hottest day has
no terrors in such structure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
The Davenport Democrat Back With
Both Feetin the Democratic Fold.

We copy with pleasure the follow
ing editorial from the Davenport
Democrat: During the past ten
years there have been conventions
and conventions in Iowa. Some of
them have been but slimly attended;
others have been factional; and still
others formal or perfunctory affairs.
There have been state conventions
for Bryan and against Bryan; for
Hearst and to oppose Hearst; for
the cause of silver and for that of
gold. These political gatherings
have not been truly representative
of the Democratic party, but of
counter movements and in behalf of
favorite candidates standing for
sections or particular views, rather
than for principles which live on
after men play their small parts and
pass from the stage.
But the Iowa State Democratic
convention held this week at Water
loo, was entirely distinctive when
compared with the conventions of
1896 or any year since that time. 1t
was u large and representative body
Of earnest men, met to consider and
promote the common good, rather
than to help one man crafty his
ambition, or TO prevent another man
from eaining his points. The demo-
Gratis who went to Waterloo had pro-
tests against public policies to file
and they considered the candidate
as but a means of securing the OBJ
ject, not the end itself. 1t was a
great conference rather than com.
bination, or two Of them each trying
to slaughter the other.
The spirit and feeling that mark.
ed the delegates and the visitors
were enthusiastic and confident, and
the work done stands out with com.
mon and hearty approval stamped
upon it. The best of good nature
combined with serious II t
characterized everything that was
said and done. There was ne
arrogance on the part Of the ma
jority for any candidate; but there
were favorites in variety and thil
lent zest to what was said and done
outside as well as inside the con
vention.
The delegates and the candidates
have carried to their homes the conf
dence that the best possible wal
done for the interests Of all. Their,
are no sore spots to be nursed; ut
bitterness, no regrets, no disappoint
ments except the little ones, common
to all conventions. The delnocrat
Of Iowa were never more united, ag
gressive, and hopeful than they ar
today. The Waterloo convention
was an event in the history Of tn
party"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
First climmer of n Star.

A little girl, the French critic Sarcey
related, once presented herself at the
Paris Conservatoire In order to pass
the examination for admission. All
she knew was the fable of 1.-The Two
Pigeons" but she had no sooner recited
the opening lines when Auber stopped
her, with n gesture.
Enough" he said. Come here, my
child"
The little girl, who was pale and thin,
but whose eyes cleaned with intclli-
gence, approached him with an air OF
assurance.
"Your name is SarahT' he said.
"Yes, sir" was the reply.
You are Jewess?"
"Yes, sir, by birth. but have been
baptized"
''She has been baptized" said Auber
turning to his colleagues. "She has
said her fable of The Two Pigeons
very well. She must be admitted"
Thus Sarah Bcrnhardt, for it was
she, entered the Conservatoire.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
In Colonel Hepburn's District.
(From the Sheaand ,ah Seminal Post.)


There is not republican paper
in southern Iowa so far as we know
that is enthusiastically supporting
Mr. Cummins. Some are openly op-
posed to him; some are ignoring
Inn; and the balance are apologize.
ing for supporting him on the
ground that they have to do it for
party regularity. The nondescrip'
papers are the only ones that are
giving him hearty support. The
official organ is The Register and
Leader of Des Moines, a half and
half paper made up of the republi.
can Register and the democratic
y,ea1nr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
Under the nnsr.

The expression under the rose" or
sub rosa, to indicate secrecy, originates
in the Greek NEUROLOGICAL story that
Cupid gave Harpocrates. the god of
silence, n golden rose, desiring him at
the same time not to bctray the amour
Of Venus. According to another ac-
count, the traitors against the Greek
states during the invasion of Ncrxcs
held their meetings in an -Athcnian ar
Dor formed of rose bushes. At Greek
and Roman banquets the guests were
always crowned with roses, and a
cluster of these hung above the ban
quoting table was Il sign that what was
said in that place should not be repeat
ed elsewhere.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
Tobacco smoke

The composition Of tobacco smoke
Is complex. Analysis gives nicotine,
pyridic bases, formic aldehyde, ammo
mia. methylamin, pyrrol, sulphurctted
hydrogen, prussic acid, butyric acid,
carbonlc acid, oxide of carbon, the
steam of water, an ctherized en-
pneumatic oil, and tarly or resin
GUS products, among which we de-
tect small quantities of phenol. OF
all the products of tobacco the most
venomous are nicotine, pyridic and
methylamin bases, prussic acid. sui
phuretted hydrogen. oxide Of carbon
and empyrcumatic oil, and all that we
draw into our lungs with more or less
satisfaction.-H Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
Decline of the Bath.

One strange feature III the advance
of civilization has been the decline Of
the bath. Washing in the golden age
of Greece and Rome was fine art,
and baths We're built with as much
care as temples. There has been re-
vival in this century of public baths,
but from an aesthetic point of view
they cannot compare with those of q
barbarous age. This is not an age Of
washers.-London Lady.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
A Kitten nnd a Needle.

A short time ago woman living in
England was pettlng her kitten, when
she suddenly felt something scratch
her hand. On examining the spot
whence the scratch proceeded, she felt
the point Of a needle sticking out of
poor pussy's neck fur. The needle was
pulled out by her husband. and an
other surprise was. experienced when 1t
was found that length of thread was
attached to the needle, both having
passed down the Kittens throat and
out again from the fur
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

"How does your father seem to re.
gard my coming here?" anxlously ask.
ed Adolphus Of little Bobby. while
Miss Maud was upstairs getting ready
to present herself.
"He don't care nothln' about it." re
piled Bobby carelessly.
80 he hus no objections. Ell? But
what did he say. my little MANI"
"He said If Maud had mind tc
make fool of herself, why let her.
Pearson's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

Dcs Moines. Ia. Aug. 4. Fifty
photographers have gone on a strike in
accordance with the order of the Ma
tinna! l.ithoeraph association. The
eiSht-hour day has already been grant
ed In pes Moines. and the local strike
is entirely OH the question of closed
or Open Shon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
Won't Blister the Veneer.

The character of support" which
Cummins will receive from the Sioux
City Journal, the Burlington Hawk
Eye, the Cedar Rapids Republican,
the Des Moines Capital and other of
the leading papers of the state is
not likely to blister the paint on the
veneer of regularity that covers it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
II AN The DOLL

II an THE DOLL"
l am the doll that Nancy broke!
H,dn't been hers II week.
One little squeak and swe city spoke;
Rosy and fair WAS my cheek.
Now my head lies In corner far,
Ny body lies horc In the other;
And II this IL what hlman children are,
j never will 1.-Two with another.
am tho BOOK that Many r.ai
Fll fiftesu inmates t1gcther;
Now am standing he on my head,
While she's gone to Look Mt the weather.
Ny leaves are crushed In the crusllost way,
There's jam on the opening page:
And wouldn't live with Miss Nancy Grey.
Though shouldn't bo read for an age.
l am the frOck that Nancy wore
Last night at her birthday feast;
l am the frock that Nancy tore
In seventeen places at least.
My buttons are scattered far and near,
Mytrimming Is torn to rags;
And If were Nancy's mother dear
I'd dress her In calico bags!
We are the words that Nancy said
When these things were brought to her ylev
All Of us ought to be painted red,
And some OF US are not true.
We sputter and mutter, and snarl and snap;
We shoulder and smoke and blaze;
And II she'd uOt meet with some sad mshap,
Miss Nancy must mend her ways.
Co lied from her scrap-book by Irene Willcock
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

"AIy first husband" she sobbed, twas
kind, gentle man, always consider
ate Of me. He always let me have my
own way"
YES growled the second, "and look
at the result"
"Result? What result?"
"Why, he's dead!"-Cinclnnati Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
Democrats Great Schemers.

The democrats have cinch on
the governorship of Iowa for this
election, having candidate on each
ticket. They are great schemers,
these democrats.-Central Cit y
Newsletter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

Tomny-Ala. Freddy's crying cause
Pm eating my cake and won't give him
any. Motler-Is his own cake flushed?
Tommy-Yes. MA; and he cried when l
was eating that too.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

Tommy-Paw, what does the paper
mean by practical Christianity? Paw
Practical Christianity is the kind that
does not Interfere with mans busl-
ness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

When the average American uwakes
in heaven he will be disappointed un"
less he finds an alarm clock and n cup
of enthusiastically Evening Post
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

A guide is too often Il man who tells
you what you do not want to know In
Il language you do not understand
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

Mammn's the Baby's Best Friend.
Baby thinks good deal Of his dad,
but it takes mammals kiss to cure a
hurt fnger.-Indianapolis Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

He (auntingly)-Your father was in
trade when married you, wasn't hei
She (bitterly)-I suppose so. He was
sold, in any event.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

Whatsoever situation In life you ever
wish or propose for yourself. acquire a
clear and lucid idea of the inconvcn.
fences attending it,-Shenstone.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

Where life is more terrible than
death 1t is then the truest valor to dare
to live.-Browne.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15
Should uaye said shoes.

Miss BaclSbay,' said Mr.. o'Bull. who
had been strolling along the country
road with the lady from Boston, II
suppose your feet are very dusty. Per-
NIT me-
"Sir" cried the precise young wo-
man witherlngly. How dare youv'-
Philadelphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-08-15

the one that is fed dry feed in the
winter, hence reasonably good barns
or other shelter should be provided.
Farmers Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Lots and Residence Property for Sale

Lots and Residence Property for Sale.
We offer for sale on favorable
terms, several lots near the river on
Butler and Main streets, two Of
which have dwellings and other
buildings on them, also one large
business lot on Main street between
the Clarence house and the Main
Street Laundry. For particulars en-
quire of George A. Ballard,
4O-tf Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Death Of Ella Lightfoot.

Ella Grommon-L ightfoot was born
at Spring Branch. Delaware county,
Iowa, January 9th 1853. She was
united in marriage Nov. 80, 1871,
with Amos ightfoot, who still sur.
wives her, together with five child
rem, Mrs. w. L. Barrett Of Popla,
Bluff. Mo-, Chas. Z. and VIM. T. Of
Chicago. ILL.,, and BENZ. H. and
Edwin L. of TT. Madison, Iowa
|She,is also survived by her mother
Mrs. Chas. Grommon, four sisters
and four brothers, Mrs. VIM. Bailey
of Delaware, Mrs. Jos. Paris of Della
ware, Mrs. Chas. Davis, Miss
Blanche Grommon and j. II. Grom
mon all Of Manchester.
She died at Fl. Madison. Iowa
July Z, 1906, being at the time o
her death SO years, 5 months, ant
q days Of age, Theiuneral services
we're held IN Manchester on Tuesda,
July 10 1000 atthe home of he;
mother. Rev. J.. b Wagner hat
charge Of the funeral services. b
Interment was made in the. Man
chester cemetery
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11

T During the severe electrical storm
on Tuesday afternoon and evening
of June 26 1906, Mrs. Blanche
Williams house three miles north of
Earlville was struck by lightning
and damaged to considerable ex-
tent but no loss of lives and no fire
set. Mrs Williams notified the
officers Of the Farmers Mutual Fire
an d Lightning Insurance AS
ISOLATION of Del. Co. at once. And
the loss has been adjusted, all re-
pairs to the buildings made and
painted as good as before the storm
and Mrs. Williams expresses her.
self as well pleased in the way this
company does business. = d :.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-07-11
Sudden Death of ]. B. Dunham sr.

]. b. Durham ST., the veteran
postmaster at Alnloral and for more
than half century resident Of
Delaware county, died suddenly at
his home on the morning Of the
Fourth at eleven o'clock, Of heart
failure. Mr. Durham was Il years
of age. The funeral was held from
the family home at Almoral last
Friday afternoon at two o'clock,
and the interment made in the Earl
vile cemetery. Rev. A. B. Keller,
of the Congregational churches of
Earlyille and Almoral, was. the
officiating clergyman.
The death Of Mr.. Durham came
with great suddenness. He appear
ed in his usual health yesterday
morning, and was engaged in work
at his home. Preparation had been
made for a neighborhood celebration
of the Fourth at Almoral, and the
address of the day was to be given
by Senator G. w. Durham of this
city, a nephew of MIR. Durham. Sem
ator Durham arrived at the home of
his uncle a few minutes before eleven
o'clock, and soon after started for
the grounds in company with the
ladies' of the family, his uncle say
ing that he would follow them short
ly. On the way from the house, at
tention was called to the form of a
man lying under one of the trees in
the yard, and Senator Durham, up
on investigation, discovered it to be
that Of his uncle, with whom he had
been conversing but few minutes
before. Mr.. Durham was dead
when found, having succumbed to
heart failure.
Joseph Bicknel Durham was born
at Bakersfield, Vermont, May 8,
1885, and came to Iowa in 1855. He
first located on Bowen's Prairie, in
the southern part of the county, but
in the fall of 1856, in company with
a colony Of eastern people, he remov.
/ ed to what is now Almoral, which
has ever since been his home. III
was married in Ohio, September %
1868, to Miss Lucy Bridges, who
with four children, survives him
The children are j. D. Durham jr
and Frank H. Durham of Oneida
this county, Mrs. Mertie D. Smith o
Minneapolis, and Miss Ethel Dun
ham Of the Homeopathic hospital a
Iowa City, al of whom were presen
at the funeral.
Mr.. Durham had occupied TO
4 years position of unsought promin
ence in the affairs Of the communit,
in which he lived. He had fillet
many positions Of trust in his town
ship, always with credit and sigma
integrity of purpose. As membe
Of the Congregational church h
sustained it by his life, his actiy
endeavor and his means Our old
er people will recall that it was h
who organized the Almoral band
years ago, an organization SO con
spicuous for excellence as to attain
reputation which extended over til
state.
Manchester friends of Mr.. Dunbar
and they ale many, are grieved be
yond measure to learn of his death
Manchester Press.