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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
orjain Of. Two Familiar Prov.rb,.

Origin Of Two Familiar Proverbs.
1t was the habit Of the great Greek
painter Apelles never to let a day pass,
however busy he CHANGED to be. with
out practicing his hand by tracing the
outline of some object, custom which
has now passed into proverb-"No
day without line" He also made it
a rule. when he had finished canvas,
to exhibit 1t to the view Of those who
visited his sstudio. while he himself,
hidden behind the picture, would listen
to their comments. 1t is said that once
a shoemaker censured him for having
painted pair OF shoes with one latchet
too few. Next day the shoemaker, re-
visiting the studio, saw that the paint
er had corrected the mistake. He then
began to criticise the leg of the por-
trait, upon which Apelles came for
ward and reminded him that shoe
maker should not go beyond the shoes,
a piece Of advice which has also crys-
tallized into proyerb, LET the cob
bier stick to his lastl'-Pllny the Elder.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
cl,xsr With n c .,,.L,

Some years ago certain county jail
was undergoing extensive alterations,
during which time gang of pickpock-
cts, four in number, were arrested one
market day. Owing to the alterations
the lot Were confined for time in one
cell. but We're placed under strict sur.
veillance, the care Of them being spe-
cially. intrusted to the sergeant. The
day after during his rounds he spied
them playing cards, when he promptly
opened the door and summoned fell
low constable, on whose arrival the
cell and the prisoners were most care
fully searched, but no cards were
found. However, the card playing still
continued until the day on which the
pickpockets were to be sent to the as
sizes for trial. Then the superlntend-
ent, very kind man and great fa-
vorite with every one, asked them as
a favor to tell him where they had hid
den the cards. They told him that as
soon as the sergeant and his comrade
entered their cell they stuck the pack
in his pocket and picked 1t again be-
fore he left, as proof of which they
presented him with the much used
pack.-Pearson's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
A Bride. pil.mm,,

A humorous romance is reported
from Natal, where youthful Hindoo
bride was recently called upon to
choose between her husband and her
Jewels. The case came before the Dur
ban police court in the first instance,
where the brides parents, says the
Natal Mercury, accused her husband Of
abducting her while under thirteen
years of age. The bride. however,
claimed to be eighteen, and the magis-
trate dismissed the case. Outside the
court tug of war took place between
the two parties for the possession of
the bride, In the course of which 1t APP
pearedt that what her parents particu-
larry desired was not herself, but her
'jewelry. A sergeant Of police then sat
in judgment and decided that the Jew
elry belonged to the parents. md the
girl must choose between her husband
and her bracelets. After some cogita-
ton she chose the husband, who
promptly unfastened the bangles from
her arms and handed them to her
parents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
Most VRandSrfui Cave RI the World.

Most WendSrfuI Cave In the World.
The most wonderful cave in the
world Is In the island of Tonga, in the
south Pacific. Byron called 1t "a
chapel of the SEAS" 1t Is formed in a
rock that is almost surrounded by the
ocean. This rock Is about sixty feet
high and broad proportionately. Many
years ago boy, the son of native
chief, was chasing huge turtle, when
his game seemed to sink into the rock.
The lad watched and waited until the
tide fell, disclosing a small opening in
the rock about six feet under low wa.
ter mark. Diving boldly, the young
hunter entered the aperture and, to
his surprise, came to the surface In
side the rock. The rock WAS hollow.
and Its interior was found afterward.
when the nattves explored it with
torches, to contain many beautiful
stalactites. When attacked and fol-
lowed by enemies, the natives, who
know the secret, leave their canoes,
plunge Into the water and disappear.
Their foes linger,s astonlshed at their
disappearance, for no person not ac-
Quainted with 1t would suspect that
the rock was hollow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
origin o. curtsin cain.

The first curtain call took place OH
the evening Of Feb. 20, 1743. On that
memorable evening Yoltalre's "Me-
rope" was performed for the first time
in Paris. The author was known to the
Paris public. but nothing that they llad
seen of his had pleased them so much
MS "Aierope," and the enthusiasm found
expression in noisy demands to see the
author. In q letter Voltaire says this
of the incident: "They dragged me out
and led me by force to the box occu.?
pied by the Duchesse de Vlllars and.
her daughter-in-law. The whole thea:
ter seemed to have gone mad-all
shouted to the duchesse to kiss me.
The noise became 80 great that the
lady finally obeyed. SO was, like
Alaln Charter, publicly kissed, but he
was asleep, while was wide awake
Now authors answer similar calls by,
appearing before the curtain. They
gain in SO far that they can be seen
better by their audience, but they must!
dispense with the duchesse's kiss-at
least in public. Berllner Tageblatt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
rhs R..d.r WIG skin..

A good work of fiction, whether in
prose or in yerse-we are here speak
ing only Of good works-Is work Of
art and can be rightly enjoyed only by
entering Into sympathy; with the art
lists mind and accepting his work ac-
cording to his intention, In n perfect
poem the plnce of every word. in per
feet novel the place, IL not Of every
word, OF every episode and of every
paragraph. Is important. and the reader
who sklps throws away the pleasure
be hns meant to derive from the har-
monytof composition. In which very
possibly the beauty of the whole may
chiefly consist. and. despises the best
part Of the artists labor. He might as
we'll go to see a good play and then
willfully miss every alternate scene
Exchange. @
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
Pronunciation of Theatre"

If theatre" was originally written
'theater" in English, has its pronunci-
alton also varied among the orthodox
that Is to say, was there ever time
when correct speakers said ''theayter,"
as many Of the incorrect still do2
There is no direct evidence in verse of
serious kind for such pronunciation
SO far as we know. Shakespeare GER
tlinly pronounced the word as we do,
now, says London Journal. But since
"theayter' does really represent long
"a" of the original Greek and Latin H.
is not easy to understand how the vul-
gar could have blundered on to 1t of
their own accord. It would have been
more comprehensive If they had turned
an orthodox 'theayter'' into "theater,".
just as the second "a" in "Amasis"
goes too often popularity shortened now.
The French language has had to marx
the length Of the "a" in theatre" by.
giving 1t rather irregular circumfiex
accent n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
Four Bad Snakes.


Snakes are much maligned creatures,
although they are, for the most part,
Of considerable value to man, as they,
live almost entirely on insects and the
small rodents that are injurious to
crops. OF ell the snakes that inhabit
North America there are really only
four that are dangerous. These are.
the copperheaa, the moccasin, the rat.
tlesnake and little snake Of southern
Georgia and Florida known as the
coral snake. OF course, there are a.
number of different species Of the rat.
tier about thirty, but they -inhabit
different parts Of the country aud are
all to be known from the fact that they
rattle when approached. All. the
rest Of our snakes are absolutely
harmless, and their bite Is to be- less
feared than that of a mosquito.-scrap
Book.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
Former ln.trum.nt. of Torture.

Instead Of gymnastics or games, In
struments Of torture were used for
modelling the figure of the young lady
OF 1881. An English writer of that
year says that could the modern
schoolroom be preserved it would pass
for refined inquisition. There would
be found stocks for the fingers (the
cheiroplasD and pulleys for the neck,
with weights attached" Fanny KEN
BILE, to whom nature had been by no
means unkindly, was found wanting In
department, and she writes that she
wore back board made of steel, Gov.
cred with red morocco. which consIst-
ed Of fiat piece placed on my back,
and strapped down to my waist with
belt and secured at the top by two
epaulets strapped over my shoulders.
From the middle Of this there rose
steel rod or spine with q, steel collar,
which encircled my throat, fastened
behind" The machine. proved fail.
ure. and she was put under the tuition
OF drill sergeant, who did for her ali.
that was required.-"Soclal England"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
a ou.ins scotch wsddins Custom.

"A quaint wedding custom still pre-.
walls in many OF the little country
towns and mining villa ss IN Scotland.
When a wedding 10 held. the contract
ing parties make their gnssts pay In
full for the eating, drinking and dane
ing facilities which are usually pro
vided on such occasions. The practice
still seems to survive even in Glasgow.
A correspondent observed 4 notice
posted up in the Cowcaddens, a low
class Glasgow thoroughfare, informing
the PUBLIC that a soldier would shortly
enter INTO the bonds OF wedlock and
that twopence. would be charged for
admission to the ceremony and an adj
ditional sixpence imposed for attend.
ance at the wedding feast. The, prac-
tice seems to be peculiarly Scotch, but
sixpence certainly seems moderate
enough for n marriage supper.-West.
minister Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
The JUDGE In Jail.

a." said an esteemed magistrate,
spent week In jail before entered
on my judgeship. ate the prison
food. slept in q cell. 1 conformed'
with all the prison rules. wore the
prison clothes. did the prison work,
Thus learned the value Of the SEN,
fences l, was to mete out later on. I
got to know what week, a month, a
year, in jail meant AS result I am
more merciful than most judges. l.
think 1t would be good thing IL every
Judge before taking Office would spend,
little while In jail as did He would,
then know the value of prison SEN,
fences, a thing he doesn't know now.
Now he is like cashier who attempts
to pay out money in a coinage of
which he is ignorant. In Baden this
thing speak Of must be done. Every,
Judge In Baden before he takes bis
seat on the bench u required BY law
to pass weeks like a common prisoner
In jail."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
.Atmo,ph.rie 1.mp.r..ur. 4.

The temperature of the atmosphere
cools on an average about I degree for
every 300 feet that We ascend or warns
at the same rate as we descend. The
mean Temperature at the north pole is
o and ut the equator between 80 and
80 degrees. "a We can therefore. get into
9 temperature degree colder for every
seventy OF eighty miles that we travel
north and In q temperature j degree
warmer for every seventy or eighty
miles that we travel south.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24

Farmer Nubbins shouting across the
garden fence to his next door neighbor)
Hey, there! What are you burying
~ that hole? Nelghbor-Oh, I'm just
replanting some Of my, garden seeds
Nubbins- Garden seeds, Ell? Looks to
me mighty like one of my hens. Neigh
bor-Thats all right. The seeds are in.
side.-London Mail.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
sIrax.l sEr.e.

"Conductor,.ss said the gasping pas
senger. yaInly trying to raise window,
there are at least asb!lllon microbes In
this carr
"You ought to be able to stand that
II the company can" growled the
street car conductor. I've don't get
blamed cent for carrying 'em."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
N. .Id..I q w.t.r

AT one time the baiiir In charge Of
an English fury was sworn to keep
them "withdut meat, drink OF fire." It
was Justice Mauie who gave the clas-
Vic reply to the .hailiff. who inquired
whether be; might grant a .juryman's
request for 2 glass of water: well, It
Is not meat, and should not call 1t
drink. Yes. you may"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24

The tower Of Babel at Babylon was
composed Of eight square towers, one
upon the; other, the pile being GEO
feet high. Babylon was q square, AZ
teen miles on each side. the walls be-
Ing eighty-seven feet thick and $40
feet high.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24

$50 you have three pairs of glasses.
professor"
Yes. One pair to read with, another
for, nearsightedness and third pair
to look for the other two with."-Flie-
gende Batter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
IN, H.rd Lo.k.

Cant you find any work at all?"
Plenty, sir, but everybody wants
references from my last employer"
Cant you get them?'' ~
No, sir. He's been dead twenty
eight years."-Illustrated Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
Lie. Low.

'Of course she doesn't like discus
sions about ages"
NO. Usually when she's queried
about hers she just says nothing. but
lies low"
Eyes, or II she says anything she
lies low Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
1coNTINuED.l
Ter Advantage.

Your dstghter has an angelic dis
position" jiliiIMiii 4
eyes: we always let he'd |Haya ther
own way about everything.tl'sts' ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24

A swarm of bees contains from 10.
90 to 10000 in natural state, in =
hive from $4,000 to 10000 bees.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24

When a. man says II can hear q
noise" 1t probably never occurs to
him that there H. nothing in this wide
World that anybody can hear but .
noise.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24

Laws are made by old people and
by men. Youths and women want the
exceptions, old people the rules
Gt'ethe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24
A Pair Of why...

She Coming down late)-Why do you
wear that yachting cap? You are new
er on q yacht. He-Why do you wear
that watch? You are never on time
Bohemian Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24

Nudge = Which Is proper to say,
LEND me So" OF LOAN me $1OT'
Wickwire-It won't do you any good
to say either.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24

AH the world likes q lover, because
he is usually such q good joke.-Den
yer Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-24

'g,s.5. ~ tnesr ooIetion.
Tompkins and his wife always get
along splendidly. They do just as they
please" ~
How fortunate! How do you &C.
count for iti" s,. .y.s,.
They don't live together."-Alilwau-
kee Sentinel.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
An Important Question.

The question whether or not the far
mers and growers will raise a crop
next year and pool it the same as in
1906 and 1907, or whether they will dis
continue the growing of tobacco for
one or more years is uppermost in the
minds of all interested. 1t is to arrive
a some definite action that the can
.vass of Bourbon is now on. Those
who will canvass their respective pre-
cincts are the Chairmen of each pre-
cinct Union with an assistant. So far
the list OF canvaSserS as sent into the
Secretary John T. Collins is as fol-
lows: Millersburg, Messrs. Booth and
Moffett; North Middletown, John 7.
Collins; Clintonville, Thos. H. Clay,
Jr. Hutchinson, James H. Thompson !;
CenterviIle, Ferguson and Adair; Rud-
dies Mills, Fisher and Holt; Little
Rock, Roger Rurris, and Paris, Thos.
Henry Clay, Sr.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
VOLUME XVII
Democratic Rallies This Week.

Congressman w. P. Kimball, of Lex
ingtOn, will make number of speeches
Cor the cause of Democracy in this
county this week. He is a speaker
that pleases all, and his many friends
in Bourbon will be glad to hear him
expound the Democratic doctrines
from the stump. You will be well re-
paid by turning out to hear our elo-
,quent representative to Congress.
Mr.. Kimball will be accompanied on
his tour Of the county by Chairman
Dundon, of the Democratic Campaign
Committee, and other local speakers,
who will follow the Congressman anC
tell the voters of the Importance of a
Democratic victory.
The dates SO far announced by Chair
man Dundon are as follows:
Riddles Mills, Wednesday, Oct. %,
at p. m.
Shawhan, Wednesday, Oct. %, Up. m.
Little Rock, Thursday, Oct. "a, p.
m.
North MiddIetown, Thursday, Oct.
"a, z p. m.
CenterviIie, Saturday, Oct. 26,
p. M.
Other dates for Mr. Kimball, cover
ing every magisterial district of the
county, will be announced later.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
Ashland District Educational AS
ISOLATION.

The Ashland District Educational
Association held most successful
meeting at. Frankfort, October 18th
and 10Th. The program was arranged
so as to concentrate the whole work
on matters that would benefit the
public schools and especially the rural
schools. At the evening session Chief
Justice E. G. O'Rear was to deliver an
educational address but at the last
moment a message came that the
Judge was sick and Superintendent
Geo. W. Chapman, of Paris, was chosen
to speak to the large and distinguished
audience. Mrs. r. w. Roark, Presi-
dent of Federation of Woman's Clubs,
gave a most excellent address.
On Saturdays program were Super
intendent M. A. Cassidy, of Lexington.
and Superintendents G. w. Chapman
and F. L. McChesney, of Paris.
Strong resolutions were adopted
favoring the county as the unit fOr
school purposes and a minimum salary
Of $40 per month for rural teachers.
Following are the officers for the en-
suing year: President, Prof. A. NJ
Duggan, New Liberty Vice President,
j. C. Gordon, Eminence; Secretary.
Miss Frances Butler, of the Palis
Public Schools, and Treasurer, Miss
Ole Masner, of Lexington Public
Schools.
Owenton was chosen as the next
place of meeting.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
DEATHS.

Miss Amanda Porter, aged ga
years, died at the home of Mr.. John
ROseberry, in the county, early Satur-
day morning of cancer. She had been
in bad health for some time and only
recently underwent an operation at
the Good Samaritan hospital, at Lex
ington.
Miss Porter had made her home in
the family of Mr.. Roseberry for
twenty-five years, and was loved and
looked upon as one of them. She was
a most estimable Christian woman.
She is survived by one sister. Mrs.
Mary Howe and one brother, Mr.. Joe
Porter. Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at 2 80 O'Clock at
the residence, conducted by Elder
Carey E. Morgan. Burial in Paris
cemetery.
Bowed with grief and DESTROYS of
paying the last tribute of respect to
the memory of the Rev. DR.. Robert
Neale, pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Georgetown, almost every
person insthat city attended the funeral
services held Sunday afternoon at 2 80
o'clock. The Rev. &. T. Thompson,
of Bethel, assisted by the Rev. 81 oseph
Higgins and the Rev. j. W. Tyler, of
Midway, officiating at the services.
DR.. Neale died OF apoplexy at 8
o'clock Saturday morning. Although
he has been in bad health for some
time, mis- death created a great sur
prise. He had just returned Wednes-
day nightIfrom the Presbyterian Synod
at Versailles. There were 200 Odd
Fellows who attended his funeral in a
body.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
The Turkey Crop.

People who raise turkeys say that
the crop is short one. People who
don t raise them say differently. Just
wait and see. Whether they are
abundant or scarce, it may be regard
ed as certain that the price will put
them beyond the reach of the masses.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
Attention, Farmers.

1t is of the utmost Importance that
every tobacco grower in Bourbon
county attend the meeting at the Court
House, in Paris, October 26, at 1
0 clock. 1t is to be determined at this
meeting whether or not crop will be
raised in this county in 1908.
JNO. A. LARUE, Pres't.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
BIRTHS.

Born, on yesterday, to the wife of
Mr.. D. q. Lyle. son-William Hol-
linsWor11h.
Bonn, in Louisville, Oct. 18th, to
the wife of Mr.. Snyder, nee Miss Eva
Freeman, of this city, daughter.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
Big Sale of ShOrthorns.

In another column will be found the
advertisement of Joseph M. Hall, of
this city, and Abram Renick. of Win
chester, announcing their sale of fine
shorthorn cattle for "Wednesday, October
Both, at the Fair Grounds near this
city. A choice lot of Renick Rose of
Sharons, Young Marys and Wide Eyes
will be sold. This is all show stock
and no cast offs that is to be sold.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
Wheat Drills.

Kentucky and Superior Wheat Drills.
The lightest draft, simplest, and most
accurate drills on the market. Call
and see them.
lift YERKES & KENNEY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
Announcements for Members of
the Board of Education.

We are authorized to announce T. T.
Templin and Clifton Arnsparger as
candidates for reelection as members
of the Board of Education from the
First Ward; DR.. F. L. Lapsloy from
the Second Ward; DR.. E. l.. Stevens
from the Third Ward, at the coming
November election. 1t
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
Skirts

In all the most popular fashion
able models. A line of strictly hand
tailored Skirts that is we'll worth your
seeing.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22

All that is new and stylish in Fur
Scarfs and Muffs you will find in our
most complete stock.
A full line of Fur and Caracul Coats.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22

Ladies' Tailored Suits.

Distinctive Fall styles, stylish and
spIendidly made Suits. We present
two styles that bid fair to be faVOrites
this season. The workmanship and
materials must be seen to be appre-
Ciated.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
On Sale Today.

Holladay's Homemade Candy OF
sale today.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
Buy the Best.

Manhattan Shirts always fit and
wear longer than any others 81. so to
81. so. ]. w. DAVIS & co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-10-22
Homemade Candy.

Holladay's Homemade Candy on
sale today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-05-25
Filns incorporate.

The following firms filed articles
Of incorporation with the secretary
OF state yesterday:
The Iiolcomb Realty Company ~
Oregon with the principal once In
Oakland. California. and capital stock
0f t25 600. has been Incorporated
under the laws Of oregon. John G.
Hin OF Oakland Il president aud
Harry l.. Holcomb Of Oakland IL see
retary. aud Thomas Coils Of Klam-
attn appears as yioe-presldent Of the
concern. Articles Of Incorporation
were filed for the company IN Cali
fornla on May 7. 1907.
Cooperative Christina Federation
Irrigation Land 4 Power Company
has been incorporated with capital
stock nxsd al $4,000 The head
once will be Ia Portland. c. G. Al
bright. David Leppert and J. Q. Ez-
gleston.
W. G. Morris. 3. ", strykeF Aad
Geo. Estes OF Portland have nled ar
tieles OF incorporation for ths Pine
Belt Baking Powder Co. The capital
stock Of the company 10 $4,000 and
ths pFiReipsl once viii De Ia Butte
FalIs. oregon. but the board OF a.
FeetoFs win meet Ia Portland.