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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
THE WORST CLIMATES.
Three Places Where Weather condi.
ticns Are Unbeatable.


Speaking of rank climates" said a
globe trotter, II have experienced the
three worst.
"Of these three unspeakable climates
1 give the palm to the strait of Ma
gellan. There Is rain on an aver
age $50 days In the year. The wind
blows hurricane from January to
December. The thermometer never
rises much above the freezing point
n year round of raw, bitter days OF
rain and snow.
Next comes Sierra Leone, on the
African west coast That low lying
marshy region has an average temper
allure Of 81 degrees, and the annual
rainfall is 1S9 inches-enormous
There are. too, the smokes These
are mists. smelling like oyster mud,
that rise continually from the marshes,
giving marsh fever to nine out of ten
Of the white men that breathe them
a year round of hot and sticky days,
with vile smelling clouds of mist and
whirring clouds Of mosquitoes. :.
Last come the high tablelands of
central Asia. where the lack Of mois-
ture in the air makes the days Saba
ran and the nights arctic-days like u
redhot furnace. nights like a January
blizzard. Before this range of tenn
perature no human constitution can
stand up."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
THE BRITISH BREAKFAST.
Trying In Its Monotony, Though the
Food Is Substantial.


A distinguished author once describ-
ed an unripe persimmon as fine in
centive to generosity, since we would
rather give 1t to another than eat 1t
ourselves. And perhaps the English
breakfast may be likened to the early
persimmon.
Monotony is the keynote of the early
meal in British household-not but
that the food is good and substantial,
but there is sameness year in and
year out about the dishes that Is trying
indeed to an American. Here is a list
of eatables and turntables made up
from the breakfast menu Of ten middle
class English households and ten pure
ly English hotels:
Porridge, served with sugar and
milk; ham and eggs, eggs and bacon,
grilled ham, boiled and poached eggs,
fried sausages, dried fish (herrings or
haddocks). dry toast, white or brown
bread and butter, marmalade or jam,
tea or coffee
The man or woman who has been &C.
customed to break the fast with wheat
cakes and maple strip, followed by
drilled bluefsh and juicy porter
house or pork tenderloin. helped out by
freshly ground coffee, cranberry jelly,
Eirginian honey and II choice of a hun
dred or more delights in the way Of
bread and freshly baked cakes, sits
down to breakfast in England with a
sigh.-From perrlck's British Report.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
THE ZOO CATERER.
Special knowledge Required to Run a
Wild Animals Hotel,

oPSSsAl S\uo"l0o9S noVutroo 20 nun =
Wild Animals Hotel.
ITO run wild animals hotel--for
what is zoo but that?-reQuires a lot
of special knowledge" said an animal
keeper. How would you, for in
stance, know how to provide for a
rhinoceros or a tapir? If you don't
cater right for your animal guests, IL
you don't give them what they want,
they pack up and quit the hotel, you
know-that is to say, they die. 1t
amounts to the same thing.
Yes, it takes special knowledge to
feed zoo. You wouldn't know, would
you, that an elephant requires $50
pounds daily : no more, no less - of
rice, hay, straw, roots, bread and bis
cult?
"a hippo wants more. Give him
roots, hay and grass, 200 pounds OF
them. and he won't register single
kick.
"a giraffe with its dainty appetite,
asks only for fifty pounds day of
chaff, salad, grain and clover.
But don't offer vegetables to lions
and tigers. Eight pounds apiece Of raw
horsetiesh, with plenty Of bone and
gristle, is their ration, year in and
year out.
I'VE have our farms, too, to supply
our table, just as lots of other hotels
do. Only our farms are queer ones
One is n mouse farm. In it, with the
help Of traps. we raise tremendous
annual crop. Another is worm farm
where we produce yellow meal worms
by the thousand for our birds."-Ex
change.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
FIRED ONLY JOKES.
The Way Judge Thaeher Dodsed
ChalIenoe To Dual


Challene. to Duei.
documents in the Congressional IL
braly ut Washington show that when
the establishment of the mint was
under discussion i'll Washington's time
there were some amusing debates in
congress concerning the devices the
coins should bear. There is one &C.
count of u seuabble over the design
for the silver dollar.
1t appears that n member of the
house from Il southern state bitterly
opposed the choice of the eagle on nc.
count of its being the king Of BIRDS"
and hence neither suitable nor proper
to represent n nation whose institu-
tons and interests We're wholly in
imical to monarchicot forms of govern
ment.
Judge 1hacher in reply had playfully
suggested that perhaps goose might
suit the gentleman, rs 1t was rather a
humble and republican bird and would
also he serylceable in other respects,
rs the goslings would answer to place
upon the dimes.
This reply created considerable mer.
rlment, and the irate southerner, con.
sidering the humorous rejoinder IN in
suit, sent challenge to Judge Thach-
err. who proudly declined 1t. The bear
err, rather astonshed. asked, will you
be branded as Il cowlrd?'
Certainly, If he pleases,' replied
Thatcher Il always was one, and he
knew it, or he would never have risked
a challenge"
The affair caused much mirth, but
was finally adjusted. cordial relations
being restored, the irritable southern
err concluding that there was nothing
to be gained in fighting one who fired
nothing but jokes Chicago Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
The new YORK WORLD
TRRIoE-A-wEEK EDITION.
Read Wherever tho English
Language L. Spoken.

The Thrice a Week World expects to
be better paper in 1907 than ever be-
foe. In the course of the year the
issues for the next great Presidential
campaign sall be forshsdowed, and
everybody will wish to keep informed.
ThJ Thrice Week World, coming to
YOU every other dSy, serves all the pur-
poses of 9 daily, and is far cheaper.
The nows service Of this paper is con-
rtantly being increased, and 1t reports
faliy, accurately and promptly every
event Of importance anywhere In the
world. Moreover, Its political news is
impartial, giving you facts, not opin-
ions and wishes. 1t has full markets,
splendid cartoons and interesting fic-
tion by standard authors.
THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLDS
regular subscription price is only $l.0O
per year, and this pays for 1856 papers
We effer this unequslled newspaper
and MANCHESTER DEMOCRAT
together for one year for 1920.
The regulsr subscription price Of the
two papers is $3.50. ls-tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
Generosity of Christian Scientists.

Plymouth church, Brooklyn. the
church Of Beecher, has been saved
from an embarrassing controversy
through the generosity Of the Chris
tian Scientists. 1t seems that the
scientists secured a contract to use
the church for a lecture. The
church authorities thought nothing
of the matter when they gave per-
mission for such use Of the church.
But the moment the contemplated
lecture was announced storm went
up from the members. Even DIR.
Hills, the pastor Of the church,
thought it was unfortunate that such
a use was to be made Of the great
edifce. But the church authorities
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
Marie Antolnstt.,a Books.

The unhappy Queen Marie Antoi-
nette possessed an important library of
Alp volumes, consisting Of plays and
romances, little books la mode, the
works of Pascal, Bossuet, Fenelon,
Bourdaloue. Massillon, Boileau, Cous-
seau, Corneille. Moliere, Voltaire and
many others. She loved music passion
ately and had q large collection of
operas in eighty-nine numbers. The
bindings were by Blaizot and were
uniform in red morocco, with the arms
of France and Austria stamped upon
them. The execution of the work was
poor and the decadence in the art of
binding evident. The glories of the
art of Padeloup and the Deromes had
passed away, and the revolution effec-
tually killed whatever knowledge re-
manned Of the ancient skill of the
bookbinders. Half a century later saw
Its revival in France, and the art has
since fourished both there and on
English soil.-London Spectator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22

If n man is going to commit crime
during his lifetime the chances are
that he will do 1t at the age of twenty
nine. 1t Is curious fact that statis-
tics have shown that man is more dan
gerous at this period of his life than
at any other. The majority Of crimi-
nails in the state of New York have for
some time been of this age. The gen.
eral supposition is that men have at
tained the highest development Of their
mental and physical powers at twenty
nine, and they are supposed to be able
to distinguish between right and
wrong and to realize the consequences
liable to follow the indulgence Of Ell
Their. Next to the age Of twenty mine
the greatest number Of criminals have
been twenty-one, twenty seven or for
ty-flve years of age. The intervening
years. in which men do not commit
as many crimes. have not been explain
ed by expert criminologists who hav,,
made investigations proving the above
statements to be true and who are still
working on a solution of the problem.
New York Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
She Djdn,+ Acc.,+

A little episode once greatly delight,
ed Calve. the famous prIma donna.
She was being escorted over famou,
grotto when she suddenly thought OF
an opera and burst into song. to which
the boy who was her guide listened
with much satisfaction. When she
stopped he seriously remarked. III you
asked the proprietor whether you might
sing In here while the people are being
shown over think he would pay you
we'll" How much do you think he
would give me?" asked the prlma don
ma, entering thoroughly into the spirit
of the adventure. After thinking care
fully the boy replied, about francs
n day"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
Row's This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectably honor
able in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by his firm.
WALD1NG, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucus surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22

A little Kodol taken occasionally
especially after eating, will relieve
sour stomach, belching and heart
burn. J. B. Jones, Newport, Tenn,
writes: II am sure three one dol
lar bottles Of your Kodol positively
cures me Of dyspepsia, and I can
recommend it as that was three
years ago and ! haven't been both
cred since with it." Kodol is guar
anteed to give relief. Sold by all
druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
Cat. and E;sb. .

A sea captain tells Of his sailing in
southern seas where flying fish abound.
They would sometimes In their flight
In the night come aboard the ship and
drop on the deck. He had three cats
that, though they were lying asleep be-
low, would hear the sound whenever q
fish struck the deck and would rush up
to get 1t. They distinguish this from
all other sounds. The crew tried to
initiate it In various ways, but could
not deceive the cats. Iis
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
Knew His Place.

The village carpenter had given so
generously of his services and sound
advice toward rebuilding the little me-
mortal chapel that when it was COM
pleted all the summer people agreed
that he should be asked to speak after
the luncheon which was to follow the
dedication exercises. The day and the
carpenters turn came duly.
Ladies' and gentlemen, dear friends
he began, his good brown face very
red indeed, 81 am good deal better
fitted for the scaffold than for public
speaking
Then he realized what he had said
and sat down amid roars of laughter
Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22

, For a cold or cough take Ken
'nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. 1t
is BETTER than any other cough
emedy because its laxative principle
assures healthy, copious action of
the bowels and at the same time it
heals irritation of the throat, strength
ems the bronchial tubes and allays
inflammation Of the mucous mem
brane. Contains Honey and Tar,
pleasant to take. Children like it.
Conforms to the National Pure Food
and Drug Law. Sold by all drug
gists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
Where Beeaars Ride.

''If wishes We're horses begga:'s
would ride" says the old saw. But in
Persia beggars actually do ride, al,
though they patroniZe the humble don.
key instead of his more aristocratic
brother. How they manage to obtain
these useful animals or even to exist
themselves passes European compre-
hension, but the fact remains that they
do bOth.-Wide World Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22

Torpedo boats and torpedo destroy
ers are thin skinned, unarmored craft
Often the steel hull Is only about half
an inch in thickness, but they travel
as fast rs many railway trains, some
thirty or thirty-five miles an hour.
They discharge their deadly bolt and
run. A dark, stormy night is their
chance. Then, without light show
ing, they dash in and launch their tor
pedo escaping, II they can, the hail of
rapid fire that is sure to deluge them.
Frank E. Channon In st. Nicholas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
How Beetles Defend Themselves.

Beetles have other defenses than
their cuirass, such us nauseous or caus-
tic liquids, which they expef on provo
cation, and, strange to say, certain bee
ties actually exude their blood, charged
with nHxious products. The practice
is confined to the chrysomelidae, some
OF the timarchae and adamopla. the
coccinelidae aud the meloiaae The
blood of the coccinelidae has, Istrong.
disagreeable odor like that Of tie whole
Insect. That of the timarchae Is odor-
less, but has an astringent flavor, and
in the case of the Timarchae primeli-
odes is venomous. The blood iaf the
meloidae contains much cantharNStne.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
Farm for Sale,

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 F. L. Clark
farm to wit; The nj of sw4 of sec. a
and the nj of SCI and the mel 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 80, or l20 acres separate 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, 1907-05-22
Force Of Habit.

Realizing that he should pay her a
compliment, the chronic debtor hest
tates before the beautiful woman. AT
last he says to her:
"Just make little tab for me. and
next time I'm down your way I'll tell
you how well you are looking"
But the look on her countenance was
enough to make him realize that com.
pliments must be paid on face value
and that beauty keeps no books.-St.
Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
A Curiosity About EcIipses.

The average number of total and
partial eclipses in any one year il four,
the maximum seven and the minimum
two. There is nothing really peculiar
in this except the fact that where only
two occur they are always both OF the
sun. There are more solar than lunar
eclipses. but the sun being So much
larger than the earth or moon the
shadow terminates in IL point and is
visible only along IL narrow track,
while the lunar observation Is fire.
Quently visible over half continent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
More News From the New England

More News From the New England
s ,tes.
If anyone has any doubt as to the
virtue of Foley's Kidney Cure, they
need only to refer to Mr.. Alvin Il.
Simpson of Willimantic, Conn,
who, after almost losing hope of re-
covery, on account of the failure of
SO many remedies, finally tried Fol-
ey's Kidney Cure, which he says
was "just the thing" for him, as
four bottles cured him completely.
He is now entirely we'll and free
from all the suffering incident to
acute kidney trouble. Anders &
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22

Dad" inquired Freddy, what is
figure of speechY"
where's your mother:" asked dad
cautiously.
shes downstairs" answered the
boy.
well, then" began dad, "a figure Of
speech, my son. is woman."-Har-
per's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
Notice to our Consumers.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not af-
fected by the National Pure Food
and Drug law as it contains no OPT
ates or other harmful drugs, and
we recommend it as safe remedy
for children and adults.-Anders &
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
A Paradox Of Posts.

'.Poets have always had scanty en-
couragement"
"Yes," answered the sad eyed youth
Gith inky fingers. "The idea seems to
be that poetry is something everybody
ought to read and nobody ought to
write. Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22

When your food has not been
properly digested the entire system
is impaired in the same proportion.
Your stomach needs help. Kodol
For Indigestion and Dyspepsia not
only digests whatsyou eat, it tones
the stomach and adds strength to
the whole body. Makes rich, pure
blood. Kodol conforms to the Ma
tional Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold by all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
THRILL & PIERCE
are Loaning Money as cheap as
any person or corporation.

Mrs. s. Joyce, $50 Sullivan st..
Claremont, N. H., writes: About
year ago bought two bottles Of
Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t cured me Of
a severe case of Kidney trouble of
several years standing. 1t certainly
is grand, good medicine, and /
heartily recommend it. Anders &
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
DR.. HARDIE
2:23A
NO. 4ss2,. VOL. ~.


Is handsome seal brown trotter.
His record In no limit OF his speed.
Black Points, 1911 hands high Weight
1900 lbs. Individually he ia q horse of
grand finish and plenty of substance
with fine dsposition, deep strong
shoulders, stout back, very strong loins
and stiles, strong bone with good feet
and legs. Plenty of action, good
headed, never was known to make 9
mistake In Q race.
DIR. HARDlE. by Msmbrino Wilkes,
6OSs. STANDARD. Registered.) Sire
of Brine Tricks (p,) 2:l3al; Balkan,
2:l5; Bay Wilkes, 2:l614; etc, Bred by
BIZ. Tracy, Lexington. Ky. Sold and
went on Oakland Stock Farm. Cslifor-
MIS-.
TERMS: s1b to insure live colt.
Mares ct owners risk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22

It's too bad to see people who go
from day to day suffering from ply
steal weakness when HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea would make
them well. The greatest tonic
known. IS cents, Tea or Tablets.
R. A. Denton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22

Kidney complaint kills more peo-
pie than any other disease. This is
due to the disease being so insidious
that it gets a good hold on the sys-
tenn before it is recognized. Foley's
Kidney Cure will prevent the de-
velopment of fatal disease if taken
in time. Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
Disturbed the Congregation.

The person who disturbed the
congregation last Sunday by contin-
ually coughing is requested to buy
a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar.
& Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22

Money to Loan at Low
Rates. Hubert Carr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
ONE WAY coLoN1sr RATES

ONE WAY COLONIsT RATES
To west and north west California
points and Mexico City, Mexico, via
I. G. r. r. These rates are about if
teen dollars lower than the regular
second class rates. Tickets on sale
March let to April 3Oth inclusive and
Septemb or LIST to October 3lst inclusive.
For further particulars and for rates. to
other intermediate points apply to the
undersigned. H.G PIERCE, Agt.
eff
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
D. VIb,t ss.!|,sbrge.

The Regular and Reliable nhi-
cago Specialist, who has visited
Manchester, every month since
1901, will be at the Clarence
House.
Monday, May 81,
Zone day only) and return once
every % days. Office hours 8 a
N. to $50 p. m.
Independence, Gedney Hotel, Tuesday
May %
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22

yin,on is doomed. According to
the Benton Co., Times, the birth
rate of the city shows that one-third
of the homes are without children,
and the balance are sorry for the
noise children make. Too many
lodges, teas, clubs and social func-
tions to bother with kids. Win
throp News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-22
FOR SALE

FOR SALE.
Good residence property on Franklin Stree
SIT .J.PENTONY.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-04-26
Many Coming to Oregon.

Every active commercial organization
should get full details relative to the
summer tourist round-trip rates which
will be on sale from June | to Septem-
Der 10, with final return limit of Octo.
ber 81. These tickets are on sale at all
Missouri River points, st. Paul and
Minneapolis, for $50: from St. Louis,
500, and from Chicago, $75, and should
add enormously to the transient travel
10 every town IN Oregon, but it is ex-
actly like the colonist rates, if we don't
push them and keep them constantly
before the people the travel will go to
some other section, and certainly we
have the most advantageous summer
climate in the United States.
Tickets will be on sale June 20 to July
II, good to return until September 10,
at one fare for the round.trip from all
points in the United States. These are
made on account of the big conventions
held in the different cities on the Coast,
and Oregon should get busy and work
for this great summer travel. These
rates are open to everybody and are not
by any means confined to the delegates.
Gatherings of business men held in
the different communities of Oregon
can be greatly benefited by listening
to practical addresses. The Portland
Commercial Club heard Professor j. G.
Monaghan of Washington City on the
development of the Pacific Northwest
last week.
Cold weather in the entire Missouri
Valley, which has cut short the fruit
crop, serves to impress Oregonians with
the special attractiveness of their own
climate, where fruit is uninjured and
promises an abundant yield.
The entertainment of the Portland
Business Mems Excursion party at the
38 cities and towns visited will be
handled chiefly through commercial
organizations.
The Astoria Chamber Of Commerce
has scored big victory in securing
Vice President Fairbanks as guest of
honor at midsummer banquet.
Irrigon received 75S replies to 5000
circulars addressed to Oregon Develop
ment League inquirers; the Tillamook
Development League has just issued a
most attractive booklet and is dis
tributing many thousands of them
through all parts of the United States