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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
pIavtb;nos of Anoisnt chiIdrsn

The most primitive toy is the doll
1t dates back to prehistoric times and
is found In every part of the world
This one would naturally expect to
find. a child. seeing Its mother nurs-
Ing other younger children, would iml
tate the example with an improvised
doll. Toy weapons. again, are older
than history. Many of the other toys
at present in use date from the earli-
est times of which we have any rec
ord. In the tombs of the ancient Egyp.
tians, along with painted dolls having
movable limbs. have been found mar
bles, leather covered balls. elastic balls
and marionettes moved by strings.
Ancient Greek tombs furnish clay
dolls. toy horses and wooden carts
and ships. In the Louvre there are
some Greco Roman dolls of terra Gotta
with movable joints fastened by wires.
Greek babies had rattles. Greek boys
played with whipping tops. So did the
boys in ancient Rome.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Men and Their Autoaraphs.

An experienced autograph collector
can almost tell to what profession a
man belongs by the grudgingness or
otherwise of his response. Actors and
vocalists never demur. They rather
seem to like it. Poets and authors of
fiction accede. but with certain cold
dignity; metaplysicians and philoso-
phers either refuse altogether or COM
ply with bad grace; dramatists not
only send their autographs, but quo
.tation from theii. works IL; well: peers
sign, but with = stiff and formal hau-
teur; judges and bairis;ers sign in such
way that ii is, not possible TO squeeze
an l. o. U. over the name. In fact.
every class has-of course. with excep-
tions-its own way of dealing with the
importantly of the autograph fiend.-H.
I. Jennings in Connoisseur.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11


Occasional headache, belchiug,
bad taste in the mouth, lack of ap.
petite and slight nervousness are
symptoms of indigestion which,
when allowed 10 go nncared for,
will develop into a case Of dyspepsia
that will take long time TO get rid
of. Don't neglect your stomach.
At the first indication Of trouble
take something that will help it
along in its work of digesting the
food you eat. Kodol For lndiges-
ton and Dyspepsia will do this.
Kodol will make your food do you
good and will enable you to enjoy
what you eat. Sold by all druggists
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
fro BE Continued
The PAINTING Jeffersons.

'"lhe Siege of Belgrade" comic
opera by Cobb. was the first new pro-
duction In New York In 1861. For
1t Mr.. Jelferson's grandfather. Joseph
jefferson LIST. painted the scenery. and
In 1t lie played the character of Leo
pold. Mr.. Jeffcraon's father. Joseph
Jefferson I'd. who. Ike his illustrIous
son. was born In Philadelphia. was
more manager than actor and more
painter than either. AS Il boy he
studied architecture and drawing. and
he was also pupil to the scenic artist
Robert Coyle. an Englshman Of repute
at that period. Francis Wilson f9
Scribner's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Why Safety Matches Strike on Glass.

Why Safety Matches Strike on Glass.
There are two reasons why ordinary
safety matches can be struck on smooth
glass. The head of the safety match
is composed Of mixture Of sulphide
of antimony, chlorate of potassium and
powdered glass. A comparatively
small increase of temperature will
cause this to ignite. Now, glass is a
bad conductor Of heat. and the rapid
passage of the substance over it raises
the temperature of that substance suffi
GENTLY for that purpose. When the
glass is rough the friction crumbles
away the loosely combined mixture
before the temperature rises to the
point Of ignition: hence. given the com
position of the match head. the two
circumstances which answer the ques.
ton are the comparative smoothness
of the glass and its imperfect conduc-
tivlty of heat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Chinese Music.

The Chinese have eight instruments
for making their ritual music-thc bell,
the flute, the drum, the sonorous stone.
the fife, the plume, the shield and the
AK The last three make no music, but
are used as decoration or emblem in
the musical ceremonies and are emu
merated as musical Instruments. In
every ceremony there are always two
instruments of each kind, sometimes
as many as four or six, never an odd
number, in order to emphasize the
duality Of the Chinese people. For in
stance, one drum announces the be-
ginning of the music, and its mate
strikes the last note: one bell calls,
and Its counterpart answers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11

A German always remains II German
although isolated and separated from it
by boundless oceans ans! vast CONT
nents. A German heart always re.
mains true TO the country where 1t frs,
commenced to beat until it is Sientcl
by death. AS a rule. to which there are
few exceptions. Il man who is loyal to
the country of his birth will be loyal to
the country of his adoption.-Dr. Nicho-
las Sem.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
The TaIlest Men of Europe.

The tallest men of Europe are found
in Catalonia. Normandy, Yorkshire and
the Ardennes district of Belgium. Prus-
sia gets her tallest recruits from Sizes
wick-Holstein, the original home of the
Anglo-Saxons: Austria from the Tyro-
lese highlands. In Italy the progress
of physical degeneration has extended
to the upper Apennines. but the Alba
MAN Turks are still an athletic race
and the natives of the Caucasus are us
sinewy and gaunt as in the days of the
argOnautS,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11

ltShsihSS VI Joiiiisou NEWS WOulu lol
be disturbed before the 3lst. OF course
her death was known to tile firm, but
their written promise to her was Ner-
bally confirmed TO Philip by the man.
ager. 1t was now the 25th. He had five
clear days, perhaps six, in which to
make all his arrangements. The forced
seclusion of the prison had helped him
lin one way--it gave him programme,
"a detailed plan. Each step had been
carefully thought ont. and Isaacstein's
office was the first stage in the cam
paign.
A proving hanson passed. Philip
,whistled
Where's the fare:" demanded the
,cabman .angrily. looking up and down
the street.
Drive me to Holborn viaduct, quick
said the boy, with his foot on the step.
/ Cabby eyed him with scorn.
Whats the gyme:" lie growled.
I"D'yer tykc me for /, mug. Or WHAT"
/ "Oh, don't talk SO mnch" cried Phil
lip lmpatiently. Are you afraid won't
pay you? See! If you lose no more
time, will give you this" and lie held
up two shilling piece for the cab
mans OBLIGATION.
1t is difficult to surprise your true
Cocincy whip. The man carefully fold.
ed the evening paper he had been
treading, stuffed ii under the strap
which held his rug and cape and CHR.
jsuped to his horse:
kim up. lazy bone! We've got a
millionaire crossin' sweeper inside.
What. no! Any bloomin' perfession is
better IN drivin' Il keb."
The run was shorter than Philip an.
ticipated, but, true to his promise, he
proffered the two shillings.
The cabman looked at him. Some
ching in the boys face seemed to strike
aim rs curious, and, notwithstanding
Philips rags, his skin was scrupuiously
clean.
Cow on lie cried. "I'll make yer
Il present of that trip. 'Ope it'll Civ yer
Il fresh stawt in the world. Kim up,
will yer!" And the hanson swung
away into tile traffic, leaving the bow
standing on the pavement on the north
side of the viaduct. He made mental
note of the cabs number. 1t was easy
to remember-tliree SIS and 0--and
walked OH toward Hatton Garden.
Meanwhile the cnbman after varying
luck drove to his yard. changed horses,
secured Il fare TO Il t!ieater and joineil
the Haymalket rank While he took IL
meal in the cabmen's shelter.
whats today's bntIin' on the Ma
tional?' he asked n friend.
The evening paper was passed, and
he cast an eye over It's columns. Sud
denly he ripped out Il string of express
sions that amazed his companions.
whats the matter. Jimmie! Miss
ed 20 to / chance ut l.incoln?"
Great Scott. l thought he'd lift the
roof OFF,
Go easy. mate. There's lydies out
side"
But the cabman still swore and gaz-
cd round eyed Mt the sheet. And thi.;
is what he read:
The boy. Philip Morland whose pos
session OF collection of meteoric dia-
monds Of great value has created 50
much sensation, was brought up on re-
,mand today at the Clerkenwell police
court and released. Mr.. Abingdon thought
fit to hear the case in camera SO this rag
ged urchin is wandering about London
again with n pociSctful of gems. He was
lust seen entering cab In the neiglbor-
hood of the police court, and inquiry by
apr3 iafrc:;,si.. st!Vo =. tbe Hatt0n Garda"
o:ic- OF IL. ls2eca:?ta, the damon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Social Life Long AGO.

The stately danes of the court of
Edward ". rose with the lark. dinel
in the evening. Henry WILL went back
to 10 in the morning for dinner Ind
had supper at 4. In Queen Bess' days
her maids of honor began the day with
round of beef or red herring and n
fagon of ale for breakfast ut about
G:30 and dined at II. and then went to
the playhouse in the afternc-- not
later than .. sometimes as early as
1890. according TO the order Of the
play and the day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Masters Of the World.

Simple words. short maNims. homely
truths. Old sayings. are the masters of
the world. Great determinations. great
revolutions in society. great erns III hui
man progress and Improvement. start
from good words. right words. sound
words. slEken in the fitting time. and
finding their way to human hearts as
easily as the birds find their homes
ID. March,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Why He Felt hanpx.

"Vernon told me this morning." re-
lated the lady with the cold blue eye,
"that he passed the tree where two
years ago he carved your initials ana
his own and encircled them with Il
heart. He says he felt SO glad he al
most danced for joy!
"Ah," said the tall brunette anxious
~, "then he must still love Inc. after
all! Did he tell you why he felt 50
happy"
"Yes, dear. He said some men We're
cutting the tree down."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11

Mamma-Come now, son, and take
your medicine like good little boy.
You know in China all the children
take medicine when well to keep them
from being sick.
Little Boy-And do they whip the
children in China when they are good
to keep them from being naughty.
st. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
CHAPTER VII,

ANUTSIDE the police court Philip
drew as invigorating breath
of fresh air rs the atmos-
~ pllere of Clerkenwell permit
fed. He knew that an inspector of po-
lice and couple of constables We're
gazing at him curionsly through an
Office window, and the knowledge
quickened his wits.
1t was worth even more than his lib
erty to realize that in all reasonable
probability his meteor was safe rs yet.
The police had failed in their quest.
Whom else had lie to fear? The COM
pany had informed his mother that her
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Easy.

"Wcll," pondercd the new answers-to-
correspondents editor: II wonder how
to answer this. Here's subscriber
who wants to know what's Il good
thing to take ink stains out of white
flannel"
THAT'S easy replied the sporting
editor. "a pair of scissors
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11

Glow long is 1t going to take to get
through with this case?" asked the eli
ent, who was under suspicion of house
breaking.
WELL" replied the young lawyer
thoughtfully, eth take me about two
weeks to get through with it. but I'm
afraid It's going to take you about four
years"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11

The way to get rid of cold,
whether it be a dad cold" or just
a little one, is to get it out of your
system through the bowels. Nearly
all Cough Cures, especially those
that contain opiates, are constipa-
ting. Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup contains no opiates and acts
gently on the bowels. Pleasant to
take. Sold by all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11

Grandpapa Tommy. Tommy. you
aren't behaving well. DO you know
what should do If were n little
boy like You: Tommy-Yes. grand
papa. you'd do the same us | do
cause II you didn't You wouldn't be IL
little boy like me.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
But She Did Tell.

Ella--Bella told me that you told her
that secret'I told you not to tell her
Stella She's Il mean thing. ] told her
not to tell you told her. Ella-Well.
l told her wouldn't tell you she told
me, SO don't tell her did.-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11

The heavens Themselves, the planets
and this confer. observe degree. prior
ity and place. insis.'rr. course. proper
tion. season. form. 0:!.cc and custom.
and all In !;hr Of order. Shakespeare.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Barred.

Baron Anderson once released from
YAsIlahhles Il juror who stated that he
AEsHMfff in one ear. You may leav.
theib6N." said ki:' lnrdsllip. since 1t Is
necessary you Should hear both sides.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Poor Holland.

Little Ella-I'm never going to Hol-
land when grow up.
Governess-Why not?
"Cause our geography says it's Il
low, lying Countrywide.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
None In SIGHT.

"Any Interesting legends about here?'
asked the tourist
NO" returned the native slowly:
"ain't never seen any, though you
may find 'em If you hunt in the
woods"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
His s.rono Point.

Managing Director-Well, and what
are your qualifications for the post of
night Waterman? Applicant - Well.
Sir, for one thing, the least noise
wakes me Illustrated Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11

"They say very few authors SLEEP
more than seven huurs a day"
'.But think how much slumber they
furnish other people"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
The Lana,ady's View.

'"They say Il carrier pigeon will 80
farther than any other bird" said the
boarder between bites.
We'll. Ill have to try one" said the
landlady. Il notice a fowl doesn't go
far"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Soft.

Cholly II wish that could find
something to absorb my mind. Molly
Have you thought of trying plotting
paper?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Eonni,v D;v;e;on.

Friend-So that is your little boy?
he looks Very intelligent. Proud Nam
ma-Just as l was at his age. My
daughter, now, is more like he: IA
ther.-Nos Loisirs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
Why?

Johnny-Isn't Il tin horn made of
tin. mamma? Misunderstanding it is.
Johnny-Then how is 1t that a fog
horn isn't made of fog?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
The beginning OF wisdom is not in
the mind, but In the heart.-Abbott.
Niauara

Niagara is n corruption Of the Seneca
word "neagara," meaning across the
neck" an allusion to a strip of land be-
tween the lakes. The name has been
subjected to many changes since the
discovery Of the cataract, more than
thirty different readings being found in
the writings of the various early ex-
plorcrs and geographcrs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11
RAILROAD
T m Q Ca rds.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11

Among all the fine arts. one Of the
finest is That of painting the cheeks
with health: -Rusliin
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-09-11

Healthy kidneys filter the impnr-
tiles from the blood, and unless they
do this good health is impossible.
Foley's Kidney Cure makes sound
kidneys and will positively cure all
forms of kidney and bladder disease.
1t strengthens the whole system.
Anders & Philips.
The Jewish outlook., 1907-05-31

take bath" The act sparkles with
this sort Of risk and racy wit much to
the amusement we admit, Of all con-
cerned. Little Dorothy Mckay is very
talented child and took excellent advan
tage of her lines to gain favor. Mrs.
Churchill was pleasing as usual, while
Dodson Mitchell portrayed Mr.. Tilman
the Father, with good force. Marion
Abbott and William Mackay deserve es-
pecial mention for their laugh provok-
ing abilities and betwixt the verbosity
Of Mrs. Cullingham and the wry facial
expression of her dyspeptic son Peter,
these two artists furnished splendid sup
port to a most enjoyable performance.
Next week will witness Ida Conquest as
Leah Kleschna. w. L. H. --.-
The Jewish outlook., 1907-05-31


When President Roosevelt few days
ago gave audience to a prominent West
erner who had come in the interest of a
pardon application This man pre-
sented his'case e1oquentiy..W When he had
finished the President presented the
other side, and in doing so showed very
conclusively that the pardon should not
be. granted. SsDo you not agree, with
me?,, he asked his visitor after he had
announced his own conclusion. Yes,
Mr.. President. I am, bound to say do,
now that you have gone into the case so
fully" was the reply. "I'm very glad,
said the President, '.'And IN very glad
you didn't cry. = Women and generals
always cry when I turn down their ap-
plications for pardons or for promo
TONS"
The Jewish outlook., 1907-05-31
Scene in a Synagog
RABBIS AT TEMPLE EMANUEL DIS
PUTE AT SERVICE.

Those who attended services at the
Temple Emanuel, New York last Sat
tllrday, were treated to pulpit debate
which was not part of the regular SER
vice In his sermon the junior rabbi, the
Rev. DR.. j. l.. Magnes, said something
about the Cincinnati Rabbinlcal College
to which his associate, the Rev. DR..
Joseph Silverman, took exception, and
that caused the debate. g..
Just before the close of the services
DR.. SiIverman advanced to the speak
ers place and fatty denied his asso-
ciate s assertions with much vehemence.
The unusual scene created a sensation
in the house Of worship and was the
subject Of discussion in the fashionable
restaurants in the vicinity. 'r- -
Mr.. Magnes could not be seen, and
DR.. Silverman said that the facts as
reported had been exaggerated, and that
there had been no storm in the Emanu-
Ell pulpit. t-. - f'.,'
At meeting of the congregation OH
Sunday, the matter was smoothed over,
although what may happen i'll the fu-
ture no one can tell. ..
The Jewish outlook., 1907-05-31

opened their season as usual with a cold
atmosphere and a warm reception.
The hothouse flowers strained them
selves to appear at home in their new
transportation this week and bleakly
posed as welcome summer while the
steam pipes in the theater gave a salts
flying comfort that the condition SIM
ply proved the management were as
usual putting forth every effort to please
the public
The theater is much improved and the
new plans evolved show artistic merit,
while the changes and additions
throughout the gardens add lllster to the
commercial enterprise Of Mrs. Elitch-
Long.
'The Girl With the Green Eyes, is
a sort of jealous fit in four acts, schemed
out by the clever Clyde Fitch. This
fellow has been a great success because
he takes from life each Of it's intensely
dramatic emotions, coats them with the
sugar of comedy, and serves them warm
to the public. ''Jinny' Tillman, Of the
green eyes, born of a jealous father and
likewise jealous mother, doubly handi-
capped by such a heritage, is the center
of most amusing but anclently con-
ceived plot. The play opens with the
marriage of this. little lady to the hand
some John Austin and from the mo-
ment that Jimmy" bids farewell to her
bridesmaids the trouble begins.
We doubt if Ida Conquest could be
excelled in this role. The simplicity Of
her charming manner in the last three
acts was delightful, she at all times car
ried her audience with her and we SYM
pathized with the foolish child whose
emotions nature had made. of rubber
that bounded and rebounded with each
silly thought of her jealous immagina-
tiOn. e..
Edward Mackay seems to win us in
almost everything he undertakes and for
him the latch-string of Denver is ever
on the outside. During the second act,
in the Vatican at Rome in the Chamber
of Apollo, much fun is certainly poked
at that gentleman of marble strength
and perfection. Here are illustrious
jokes and gibes stolen from stag smokers
and nothing was lost and everything en-
:joyed, especially by the men at the ex-
pense and evident embarrassment Of the
ladies' In this scene the character
work Of Edna Sprague as the seedy Mrs.
Lopp who misses her home cooking and
country butter, and Adelaide. Byrd: as
her daughter Carrie, was very. good.
Mrs. Loop mistakes the statue Of Apollo
for that of Diana, whom she terms an
The Jewish outlook., 1907-05-31

One day at time! Every heart aches,
Knowing only too well how long they
can seem;
But it's never to-day which the spirit
breaks,
1t s the darkened future, without a
gleam. Helen Hunt Jackson.