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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
SAUCE FOR THE eANDER. },

observation-disclosures Rule Gives
Woman Her Inning.
Score one for the women.
Under the present management of
the Aston Theater in New York every
woman who holds seat coupon is un-
der contract to remove her hat IL she ia
requested to do so. The agreement is
one of the terms on which the ticket is
sold, The man who conceived this idea
is doubtless congratulatlng himself up
on the fact that he has solved the prob
lem presented when woman OCCASION
ally declines to lower her top hamper.
But in achieving his victory he has
come into collision with two other prob
lens.
A woman inquiries with bland suayity
whether the management, having forced
the removal Of the hats, has provided
any place to put them. There are the
veil and the hatpins MS we'll as the hats.
So long as their removal was volun-
tary net of courtesy the women were
content to carry them on their laps or
fasten them on the backs of the seats
before them. But under compulsion-
that is different matter.
The woman also asks with sweetness
but deep feeling whether the manage
ment has imposed a contract on the
male holders of seat coupons preventing
them from forcing women to arise be-
tween every two acts and crowding by
them that they may assuage their alco-
holic thirst. She suggests that the bib
ulous ones be compelled to purchase end
seats at slightly Increased price or re.
fraip from imposing discomfort upon
those about them.
Plainly, what is sauce for the goose is
sauce for the gander.-Cleyeland Lead
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
the Republican leaders are concocting
a further system of Initiating the cur
]. Passing Of a Teapot Tempc.t.

Passing of a Teapot Tempest.
While the money skies are clearing
1t Is becoming palmer every day that
the clouds were no more substantial
than Wall street hysteria.
A long crusade of calamity bowling
by Wall street operators and organs
made the town nervous on the money
question, and when the Heinze corner
in copper stocks got his bank into trou-
BILE depositors became dlstrustful Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
A sensitive SOM.

Owen Nudge was a very sensitive
man. More than once at harsh word
he had forsaken profitable work and
gone home for sympathy to his wife.
One morning Owen started out to help
Glenn Butler, who had bought new
stump-pulling machine and was prepar-
ing to clear field.
Toward noon Owen came back. Mrs.
Nudge sighed and waited sympatheti-
cally for the explanation.
81 just couldn't stand it, said Owen.
rubbing his jaw. when 1 see that
stump-puller twist them roots out, 1t re-
minded me SO of the times went to
the dentist to get back teeth extracted.
The first thing l knew was as limp
as rag, and just ached all over and
had to quit"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

with myself. 1 felt like taking to
drink. Don't cry any more. It's all
over now"
"All over. and never. never, never
going to happen again, is 1t, Jimg" she
said, smiling through her tears and
clinglng closer to him.
"Never!" asserted Hoolsey. "Never!
here, let me go, Meg. oh, thunder!
Now IL that isn't luck p
He had backed away and was fun
bling at his vest with an expression of
profound disgust.
what is it, Jlm?" asked Mrs Hool-
sey in alarm.
"Four good 15-cent cigars crushed to
rags and powder" replied the husband,
despairingly, extending the proof.
why, Meg, what on earth is the matter
now?"
He listened to the scurry of her foot
steps up the stairs and to the odd little
sounds that terminated with the snap
of the lock in her bedroom door.
Hang 1t! l believe she's flown off
the handle again about something" he
said, with bewildered air. "Now
what?'-Chicago Daily News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
added, indifferently-belng woman
particular about the truth.

added, indifferently-belng woman
particular about the truth.
81 forgot something" muttered Hool-
sey, rummaglng on the top of the book
case.
what was it2 Perhaps can help
you"
-er-nothIng. won't trouble
you"
Its no trouble" said Mrs Hoolsey,
sweetly, but still coldly.
She sat down and watched her hus-
band as he explored the mantelpiece,
the window sill and the table in turn.
He seemed slightly embarrassed by her
regard and presently growled out some
thing about letting it go. He looked at
his wife as he passed her, but her gaze
was now occupied with something out
of the window. She smiled as he went
on and then said, very softly, "Jim."
Mr.. Hoolsey turned quickly. ''What
is it, Meg?" he asked.
Are you tired of it?"
lie stopped and raised her from the
chair and, holding her at arms length,
looked at her. The next moment she
gave great sob and threw herself on
his breast. His arms went about her
In close embrace.
"oh!' she cried. Its been pepper
fectly awful! c-c-couldn't have stood
1t another day! Oh, J-Jim!"
"There, there!" said Hoolsey, pat
ting her shoulder with the uppermost
hand.
"How c-could you have b-been so
cruel!" she sobbed.
He patted her again. "There!" he
said. There! Don't you think it has
been hard on me, grille? I've been SO
miserable haven't known what to do
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
Nothing to Keep Him Happy.

wish you a happy new year!" says
the visitor, riding up to the home OF
the Kentucky mountaineer.
Thanks TO yo' kind wishes, sub, but
hit looks almighty bad TO- me this com.
In yeah"
"Now. I'm sorry to hear that What
seems to be the trouble?'
We'll, sub, long last spring me an
Lie Blngo happened to have fallin
out ovah a couple O hawgs, 80 we done
had time all sence then, shootin' al
each otheh FUN time to time"
"Oh, shouldn't be cast down over
that. Even If you have a fcud 1t car
be ended. There's no reason why
'sThat's jest 1t, podneh,; that's jest
1t. Lie fell often the side 0, the noun
tain yestiddy, an now I've got no feud
at all. Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
The nockefe1ler plan.

The Standard Oil bank is urging the
charter of central national bank in
the United States like the Bank Of
Germany and Bank Of England, SO
that notes Of such bank could be
issued against its assets. If there is
anything else laying around loose the
frenzled financiers would like, now is
the time to ask for it. The Presidents
endorsement of Rockefeller, Morgan
and Hartman as the saviors Of the
country from financial panic very nat
urally make those money and corpora.
ton magnates not very modest in their
demands. Ten panics will be prefer
able to bank with power to control
the currency Of the country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
The pre.ldent,. Mistnlke,

We are glad to learn from Attorney
General Wade Fl. Ellis, of Ohio, that
"Wall street and the whole fraternity
Of stock gamblers and promoters are
against the President" We felt GER
tain when Mr.. Roosevelt endorsed the
actions Of Hartman, Rockefeller ct Ill,
those malefactors Of great wealth.
that he was making mistake, and
that his original estimate of them,
that they were combined ito bring
about MS much financial stress as they
possibly can, in order to discredit the
policy of the government" must have
been the true theory.-Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
Farmer Pettigrew's /
Gifts !!
sa' s. sss 11 " ~ 80

Old farmer Pettigrew was driving
along the pike toward town, his grays
going at brisk rate.
There's that young Evans walking"
he said to himself; hes dressed up
like he was goin' to catch the train"
"Goin' up the road, Bob2" he said,
as he passed the younger man; "I'm
bound for the burg
II was going down by train, but
don't mind riding behind your grays,"
laughed the other. climbing in; "that is,
II you'll agree to bring my stuff back
$50 t amt two wagon loads" was
the retort. He liked Bob Evans be-
cause he joked and laughed and was
good company. College boy, too. Edu-
cation had never hurt him. Fine farm
er, steady and smart
"What'll your load be?" he asked
Bob, as the hard mud flew under the
horses feet.
mot much weight laughed his
companion. "Christmas gifts. This is
the time when little money buys lot
of things to warm the heart"
"Sho," said Farmer Pettigrew, when
you're as old as l am you won't be
spending money for Christmas. Thar's
no one but me and mother now. We'd
look fine making Christmas presents
"That you would" said Evans, heart
lily, land 1t would make good old Aunt
Pettigrew feel ten years younger"
"Now, Bob" exclaimed the old man,
"air you in earnest?'
"Never was more So. She is often
lonely since your daughter moved West.
She would not only be surprised, but
happy. Try 1t once" he added.
What are you going to get Addie ~
"Me7 oh, I've been planning for
months. A new dress, for one. Books
she wanted. Some little knick-knacks.
Nothing is too good for my wife. She
deserves more than can give her. But
I am getting things for mother. II
wouldn't forget her. Well go over to-
morrow afternoon, and see how happy
she'll be over our presents"
II never did give anything 'cept q
little candy to the children on Christ
mas" said the old man, but he didn't
discuss crops clear to town.
About the middle Of the afternoon Bot
Evans hurried into the big dry goods
store after numerous bundles He was
surprised to see old Farmer Pettigrew
sitting at a counter near the front
while an obsequious clerk was holding
up folds Of gray silk.
Bob was SO pleased he stopped to
help in the selection, and then went on
his way. 1t was nearly dark when the
two men met at the livery stable. Old
Farmer Pettigrew was as excited as q
boy.
"say, Bob, bought 'er cheer, too
and gold comb. and candy, and I'm
kind Of 'shamed to give them to her
And 1 sent Minnie $40, registered let
ter, you know"
Bob shook the old mans hand.
"I'm glad came with you. I Just
wish could see auntie when you give
those things to her."
ell tell you about 1t, Bob.'
But he did not introduce the subject
when Bob went over next week. The
young man followed him out to the barr
lot and asked him about the gifts. Ole
Farmer PettigheW looked at HIN long
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
AS TRUE AS IS MY LOVER.

"a robin In the cherry tree,
Beside the hedge-row swinging,
Amid the snowy blossoms there,
All blithesomely was singing.
Blow gently, winds from heavens gates,
Ger hedge and orchard cover;
Thy Maynard steps and tickle kiss
Are true as is my lover.
And through the trees the sunlight came,
A golden mantle finging,
While in the tree the robin still
His melody was singing.
Above the dropping, rustling leaves,
o sunlight, softly hover;
Thy semblance fair and changing hues
Are true as is my lover.
And past the hedge brook flowed down,
A breath of music bringing;
And still among the blossoms white
The robin soft was singing.
Dream on, O brook, with lightsome heart,
Past hedge and garden cover;
Thy careless songs and shallowness
Are true as is my lover.
-Woman's Home Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

To-day our attitude toward old age
has greatly changed. We no longer pre-
tend to treat it MS a hackneyed joke,
but instead have agreed politely to ig-
more it. No one is old, simply because
he cannot afford to be.
The Kingdom has been given over to
the young, and age must borrow youths
clothing If it would still hold Its own in
the council chamber or the market
place.-Gentlemah's Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

Men are so queer. Tell them after
the honeymoon that your love is grow.
ing cold and they never glance up from
the paper"
"No; but tell them the soup is get
ting cold and they jump about ten feet
Detroit News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
nrntter Of Proof.

A Scotchman went to London for a
holiday. Walking along one Of the
streets, he noticed bald-headed chem
list at his shop door, and inquired If
he had any hair restorer.
Eyes, Sir" said the chemist. "Step
inside, please. There's an article can
highly recommend. Testimonials from
great men who have used it. 1t makes
the hair grow in twenty-four hours"
"Aweel," said the Scot, I'VE ean gle
the top o. your held a bit rub wit, and
I'll look back the morn and see If ye're
tellin' the truth. Windsor Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

why Tommy Is Doing Penancs.
Grandma--Are you looking forward
to your Christmas dinner. Tommy i
Tommy-Yep. grandma, but not %
much as Johnny Jones.
Grandma-Why 3d. Thomasl
Tommy His grandma died last
week, and he'll get all her CrIssmus turi
key.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
Republican Prosperitx.

The speakers at the Young Mems
Christian Association convention at
Washington have been pointing out
"the perils of prosperity" They seem
to think that prosperity breeds sinners.
Lincoln once said prosperity breeds
tyrants" II these things are true,
what becomes of the Republican
boasts? The present panic may furnish
an answer to this question.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
chrtstma. Pre.ents.

The giving of presents on Christmas
day undoubtedly owes Its origin to d
general idea to carry into practice the
biblical mandate, "reace on earth; good
will to men," At first the great lords
made presents to their retainers, and
the season was marked by universal
charity. By degrees the practice Of
Christmas giving spread until now ev.
erybody gives his or her friends pres.
6nfssL q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
and solemnly, sort of culver about his

and solemnly, sort Of culver about his
mouth.
"Well, when l laid 'em out Christmas
mornin' by her bed, l jest stepped out.
She didn't come out, an got skeered.
l peeped in through the crack-an'-
an she was on 'er knees by 'em, sob
bin. ! didn't calkilate 1t was goin' to
have no sech effect, Boh."
Bobs eyes grew misty.
"Well?" he said.
II went in then, an abe rlz up an
kim to me- an she said, PA. an kissed
me, for the furst time in ten years,
Bob"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

"Jane, If you wish, you may take
some of this mistletoe to decorate the
kitchen" :.
"Thank We, mum, but me gintiemin
frinds is not as bashful as all that
Pittsburg Index.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
Ancient Superstition.

There is a curious old superstition
that nine holly-leaves tied in a handker-
chief with nine knots, and placed under
the pillow on Christmas night, will
cause the sleeper to dream of his or her
future wife or husband.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
nralcfactor. of Great wealth.

"This contest is to determine whether
rich malefactors or the people shall
rule" So said President Roosevelt at
Provincetown, Mass, Aug. 90 1907.
Since then President Roosevelt ap-
proved the rule Of the Wall street lead
ers, including Rockefeller, In their eff
forts to stay the panic, and the Presl-
dents message to Congress draws 1t
mild" on the malefactors of great
wealth. From which we may infer that
the peoples cause has lost out in the
contest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

Eustacia What shall We do thla
Christmas7 y
Edmonia-You give me back all tho
things I've given you that you didn,t
like, and I'll give you all the things
you gave me that didn't llke.-De,
troit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

Now, my dear sir, want you to
forget all about the annoyances of your
office while you are at this water re-
sort"
'sThen, doctor, you will have to get
them to remove these whlstllllng buoyA"
Raltllma9Fe American American
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

A little lame boy used TO live in house
That Santa Claus passed by
When he hurried through here on his jour
ney last year,
And have often wondered why;
For the little lame boy had no father, you
know,
And his face was so thin and SO white
That the saint, should think, would
have wanted to go
To pay him visit that night
When l looked at the gifts that old
Santa had brought
I was never SO proud or SO glad;
But whenever thought of the boy he
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

do these navel oranges really grow
without seeds, mamma2" asked Tommy
my.
Yes" replied his mother, "some
smart man discovered a way to make
them grow that way"
80, wouldn't it be fine If he could
only find way to make chickens grow
with four drumsticks. Philadelphia
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

For in the beams Of this, His star,
I The pale ghosts change to angels fair
And whispers one: For loves dear sake
Go, gifts Of love to others bear!
About thy path seek children poor,
Neglected youth, and folk forlorn-
Loves gifts to these shall bring thee 10,
The blessed night the Babe is born!
Springfield Republican.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

Formerly the Kansas farmer was
known by his hickory shirt. He is now
recognized by the honk of his motor
car.-Loulsyllle Conrler-Journal,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

Better small gift where love IL than
n costly present for the sake Of beins
in the swim.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

"Plum' Full. -:
Plenty of Christmas pudding Is likely
to make one feel plum full.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
After Quarrel
Observation-Disclosures
eo-oo---o,~

1 -15 81 . e 4 d
1t was the second morning after the
irreparable breach. Hoolsey and his
wife were at breakfast
Mrs. Hoolsey was pale and there was
a suspicion Of redness about her eyes,
but her face was as calm and cold as.
the northern elevation of an iceberg.
.Hoolsey frowned darby at his paper,
and from time to time whipped the
pages over with savage briskness.-
When Nora brought in the mullins he
laid the paper down long enough to re-
mark politely that 1t looked as If 1t
might rain, to which Mrs. Hoolsey re-
sponded with equal pollteness, agree
ing. Nevertheless, Nora shook her
head as the swinging door closed be-
hind her, and for the fiftieth time won
dered to the cook what the devil was,
the matter with thin two"
! After few minutes silence Hoolsey
spoke, this time with an uncomfortable
assumption Of his usual manner.
I 81 see that Mr. Banks Is having more
trouble over that failure business" he
observed.
Indeed" said Mrs. Hoolsey, In chilly
accents.
Her husbands frown returned to his
face and he muttered something indis-
timely as he resumed his search for
Interesting items of news. Mrs. Hool-
sey poured herself another cup Of cof-
fee and began to sip 1t daintily. In
view of the temperature of the bever-
age it seemed an imprudent proceeding.
"If 1 may trouble you for cup?
said Hoolsey, presently, and with a
frlgidity that matched his wife's.
She complied with his request with
out speaking and passed back the cup
with haughtily lowered eyes.
"Thank you," said the man, scrupu-
lousy.
The meal drew on to a close. Hoolsey
pushed his chair back from the table
and his wife did the same with hers
AS she approached the door he called
to her:
Say, Meg, aren't you tired of this
foolishness?"
II am tired of some things" answer
ed Mrs. Hoolsey, with no relenting In
her tone. Every, very tired"
ooh, all right, them" said her hus-
band. Keep 1T up as long as you
want to. If 1t pleases you it doesn't
hurt me. You can just bet on that"
He flung off to the other end Of the
room, kicking hassock out of his way
as he went. She paused with her hand
on the knob of the door until he turned
on her and morosely demanded.
'Well?" Then she went out without
replying and with much dignity.
In minute or two Hoolsey went
into the hall and put on his hat and
coat The street door closed behind
him with bang.
Mrs. Hoolsey, peeping froh behind n
shifted blind In an upstairs window,
saw him stride rapidly in the direction
of the railroad station. But before he
reached the turning corner his speed
slackened until he came to stand.
After a moments apparent indecisIon
she saw him face about and begin to
walk back, upon which she went to
her dressing table and did something
hurrledly with channels skin.
She seemed surprised, nevertheless,
to find her husband in the library when
she went down. Her "OhH' was quite
startled.
! thought yop started for town. she
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

that night a. rs
About bright angel that came
And sat on my bed, and was dressed al
in white,
And sang of boy who was lame. /
The little lame boy isn't here any more,
And l think that up in the sky
The Santa Claus there win always bake
care "A
To not go passing him by;
And all Of the toys that boys ever had
Wouldn't make me so glad az tho
Il. thought
That made the poor little lamo boy glad
When Santa, somehow, forgot.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

= AAo 40 JIG iAl6uL VI h1suIoS " A1uDo
Who from high heaven to earth came
down.
I pray Thee, rid me of these ghosts
That cling about my sable gown!
Ghosts of lost childhood's Christmas joys
And youthful hopes gone long ago.
Ghosts of the loved one, tender, true
Who kissed me meath the mistletoe,
Ghosts of that happiest Christmas-tide
When two bent DER stocking small,
These haunt my bitter solitude :.
o Babe, my heart breaks midst them
all!
This is the night of nights! Her cry !.
Ascends to heaven and meets his ear,
His brilliant star shines forth, its beams
) Search her sad soul. her sight grows
IL 81.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

People rather enjoy it when pref
ty girl begins to fade.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

And oRe-half Of the llattery is dat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
The Night Of Nights.

This is the night of nights! o Babe
Who from high heaven to earth cam
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
WAITING FOR THE BOYS.

Mother, put the kettle on, the boys are OF
the way,
COMM home from all about to speni
Thanksgivin' day.
One a Judge, and one doc, and one
millionaire,
But hungry for the old home kiss, ant
plain old homely fare.
Basic the turkey once again, and crisp hi
golden brown,
Bet they can't get grub like that alvin
down to town.
Cramb'ry sass and-veg tables - amt the!
fine to see2
Our boys are bringing appetites home 4
you and me.
Our boys are bringin' other things, bu
dearest in our sight
70 love for US who keep the home, and fait
and appetite
hothsr, put the kettle on, and have tb
CHASE & SANBoRN's coffee is the stui
that hits the spot,
Gracious, amt it splendid when you opa
up that tin, :.
Beats the scents Of Arabyl Lemme snt
ag'in.
toys viii smell It from the hill, and be
they'll hurry up,
bake from dad-a kiss from IA, -
then a brimming cup.