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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
"1nere ,oas that Joe, and nobody else,

''Ihere qCdS that joe and nobody else,
stuck up in little boa outside tent"
to see the Spotted Wild Boy!" Yes it
was Joe Louden! Think you Mr.. Arp
could forget that face, those crooked
eyebrows? Had Eskew tested the rec
ognition? Had he spoken with the
outcast? Had he not! Aye, but with
such peculiar result that the battle Of
words among the sages began with a
true onset of the regulars. for, accord
ing to Eskew's narrative, when he had
delivered grimly ut the boy this charge,
II know you-you're Joe Louden" the
extraordinary reply had been made
promptly and without change of coun-
tenance, Positively no free seats!"
whats the matter with you" Mr..
Arp whirled upon Uncle Joe Davey,
who was enjoying himself by repeating
at intervals the unreasonable words,
Couldn't Of ben joe" without any
explanation. 'Why couldn't it?" shout
ed Eskew. ut was! Do you think my
eyes are as fur gone as yours? l saw
him, l tell you. What's more, that boy
Joe III turn up here again some day.
You'll see If he don't. He's a seed of
trouble and iniquity, and anything of
that kind is sure to come back to ca
naanw
Mr.. Arp stuck to his prediction for
several months. Then he began to
waver and evade. BY the end of the
second year following its first utter
ance he had formed the habit of deny
Ing that he had ever made ii at all and,
finally having come to believe with all
his heart that the prophecy had been
deliberately foisted upon him and put
in his mouth by Squire Buckalew, be-
3 came SO sore upon the subject that
even the hardest dared not refer to it
in his presence.
Eskew's story of the ticket seller was
the only news of Joe Louden that came
to Canaan during seven years. Anotll-
er citizen OF the town encountered the
wanderer, however, but under circum.
stances SO susceptible to misconceptop
that In moment of illumination he de-
clded to let the matter rest in a golden
silence. This was Mr.. Bantry, and the
cause of his silence was the fact that
his meeting with Joe occurred in the
STRAW Cellar" n tough New York re-
sort, in which neither Of them should
have been.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

They had met in the subway and in
the Interval Of passing few stations
had fallen to talking of a lovely wo-
man friend who had died.
How did she die? Do you know"
he asked.
"She nursed little niece through an
Infectious disease, then took it herself
and died of it." said she.
"a strange Providencew he unused
sadly. "She, lovely, gracious, charm
ing. everything to live for and Il bless
ing to her friends, to die in order that
a child might live. A strange and I'M
accountable Providence"-New York
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

don't think you could get place here.
Judge Pike owns the Tocsin, and l
greatly fear he has prejudice against
YOU"
81 expect he has," Joe chuckled,
somewhat sadly. But l don't want
newspaper work. Pm going to practice
law"
by jove, you have courage. my fest
i've prodigal! Nraimcnt"
Joe cooked his head to one side with
his old look of the friendly puppy.
you always did like to talk that novel
city way, Gene, didn't you?" he said
impersonally.
Eugene's color rose. Have you
saved up anything to starve on?" he
asked crisply.
ooh, Pm not SO badly off. I've had q
salary in an office for n year, and had
one pretty good day at the races
you'd better go back and have an
other" said his stepbrother. you don't
seem to comprehend your standing in
Canaan"
''I'm beginning to-" Joe turned to
the door. ITS funny, too, in way.
Well, l won't keep you any longer. /
just stopped in to say good day." He
paused, faltering.
"All right, all right" Eugene said
briskly. "And, by the way, haven't
mentioned that l saw you in New
York"
ooh, 1 didn't suppose that you
would"
"And you needn't say anything about
1t, fancy"
Il don't think" said Joe-T don't
think that you need be afraid I'll do
that. Goodby."
BE sure to shut the door, please. It's
rather noisy with it open. Goodby."
Eugene waved his hand and sank back
upon the divan.
Joe went across the street to the Ma
tional House. The sages fell as silent
as If he had been Martin Pike. Joe
had begun to write his name in the
register. "My trunk is still Mt the
station" he said. "Tll give you my
check to send down for it."
"EXcuse me-" said the clerk. 1--WE
have no rooms"
"What?" cried Joe innocently. He
looked up into the condensed eyes of
Mr.. Brown. "Oh," he said, 81 see."
Deathly silence followed him to the
door, but as it closed behind him lie
heard the outbreak of the sages like a
tidal wave striking dump heap Of
tin cans.
Two hours later he descended from
an evil ark Of a cab at the corral at.
tached to Beaver Beach and followed
the path through the marsh to the
crumbling pier. A red bearded man
was seated on plank by the water
edge fishing.
Mike" said Joe. "have you got room
for me? Can you take me in for few
days, until find a place in town where
they'll let me stay?''
The red bearded man rose slowly,
pushed back his hat and stared hard
at the wanderer; then he uttered n
howl of joy and seized the others
hands in his and shook them wildly.
"Glory be on high" he shouted. Its
Joe Louden come back! We never
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
roNTrNuED.1
The Ilellbenler.

"There's no reason why the hell
bender shouldn't be good to eat" said
scientist. ats principal food is the
crayfish, the same as the principal
food for bass. The hellblnder belongs
to the same family of amphibans as
the frog and Is very closely related
Both are Matched from the egg, and
both pass through the tadpole stage
before reaching maturity. The hell
bender is mighty fine fish, as any one
can prove to himself If he will conquer
his natural aversion" The hellbender
Is found principally in streams about
the foothills of the Allegheny noun
tains.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
DAINTY II Not sub.tantia1,

The wife Of farmer had sister
come from Chicago to make a visit.
One day the thrashers came and the
guest Insisted on doing the work alone
and sent her sister away to rest. When
twenty-seven thrashers filed in to sup
per that night they found a sandwich
tied with ribbon, one chicken croquette,
one cheese ball the size of marble
and buttonhole bouquet ut each
plate.-Emporia (Kan) Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
How 1t struck Her.

"You seemed greatly impressed" said
the minister, with my description of
how they brought the head of John the
Baptist before the king ON salver."
"Yes." sighed Mrs. De Style; ~ was
thinking how much better they train
ed servants In those days. Now. mine.
when they bring me things. are forever
forgetting the salver."-Louisville Cou-
rler-J
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

At one of the large north country
churches recently n fashlonably dress.
ed lady happened to go Into one of the
private pews. The verger, who is
known to be very stern old chap, i'm,
mediately hustled up to her and said:
I'm afraid, miss, you'll haze to cum
out o that This Is paid pew"
II; Sir" said the young lady, turning
)fmrply round. do you know who l
lam? Pm one of the Flies"
Il dinna care" said the old man, III
you are the big drum. You'll haze to
cum out." -Edinburgh Scotsman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
When money does not talk too much
1t may properly be termed modest
sum.-Nashville Democrat.
Tragedy Of a wooden Lee.

A man who travels on a wooden leg
says: about the worst accident we
ever heard Of Detailing wooden leg.
ged man Is the time one such unfor.
tunate was going home after being to
q late supper, along about o'clock
IN the morning, when his peg leg went
through an auger hole In the grub
plank sidewalk, and he kept clrcline
about that hole all night thinking he
was going home. The editor of this
paper wants 1t distinctly understood
that we cannot vouch for the truth.
fulness Of this story."-Kansas City
Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
The Saddle.

Early Greeks and Romans rode
horses bareback. They regarded it as
effeminate to ride in saddle. The
modern saddle, with pommel, crupper
and stirrups, was unknown to the an
clients. Nero gave out fancy coverings
to his cavalry, and the bareback riders
of the German forests used to laugh at
them. Saddles with trees came into
use in the fourth century, stirrups
three centuries later.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

The longest distance ever comprised
by human Vision is 1888 miles, being
the distance between the Uncompahgre
park, in Colorado, and Mount Ellen, in
Utah. This feat was accomplished by
the surveyors of the United States
coast and geodetic survey, who were
engaged, in conjunction with repre-
sentatives Of other nations. In making
a new measurement of the earth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
RAILROAD
Time Ca rds.
Manchester & Oneida Rv,
TIRE TABLE.

TIRE TABLE.
Train No. leaves Manchester at 5.I5 a. nj, ar
rlyes at Oneida at t:4O a. m Connects
with west bound G. G, w. No, 8,
Returning leaves Oneida at 5:47 "a. m
arrives at Manchester at 6;15 a. IN.
Train No. 4, leaves Manchester at 7;lb q, m
arrives at Oneida at 7:4S a. M, con
meets with cast bound @. G.. W. No
9. Returning leaves Oneida at 7:4S
q. IN, arrives at Manchester at 8:lC
am.
Train No. c, leaves Manchester at 1856 q. M, ar.
rives at Oneida at 9:20 o. m. Con.
meets with the north bound @. M. q
t. p, No. %. Returning leaves
Oneida at 9:22, arrives at Manchester
at9:i5 a. IN.
Train No. 8, leaves Manchester at 300 p. IN. ar.
rives at Oneida at $3.50 p. m. con.
meets with O. e. W.. No. 4. east
bound, and No. 8, west bound Re.
turning leaves Oneida at 2:35 p. m
arrives at Manchester at $500 D m,
Train No 10, leaves Manchester at 4:45 p. m.
arrives at Oneida nj 5:25 p. m. Con.
meets with south hound @. M. Il {.
p. No. u. Returning leaves Oneida
a: 5:2S p. M, arrives 1t Manchester
jill KEEL Ely,
Gen. Traffic Manager.
Through tickets for sale at Manchester to all
points II. North America.
TRAIN WILL TOP )J.f ~
Belknap's Crossing. Platform at Quaker MIL
Switch Franklin Street Crossing, Sly's @ ross
Ing. M er's G ossing, Twin Crossing, West
brook S Crossing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

David Slowpay-I shall bring you
back those dark trousers to be rcseat
ed, Mr.. Snip. You know sit good
deal. Mr.. Snip dailor)-All right, and
If you'll bring the bill | sent you six
months ago ! will be pleased to re,
ceipt that also. You know I've stood
good deal-London Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
Bow and Arrow Fishing.

In the south seas and in varlouu
groups of islands in the Indian ocean
tie aborigines shoot fish with the bow
and arrow. The art is extremely diff
cult, us in taking aim at an object un-
der water the archer has to allow for
refraction. If he We're to aim directly
Mt the fish as lie sees it, he would, OF
course, miss. Long practice has, how
ever, made the natives expert to q
wonderful degree in this sport.-Lon-
don Saturday Review.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

People have danced for thousands OF
Years and will probably continue to
10 50 FOR ages 10 come. This custcm
is OF ancient origin. The first people
To dance were the Curctes, who adopt
ed dancing as IL mark of rejoicing in
lob Il. c. In early times the Greeks
confined dancing with the drama, and
in - b. G. pantomimic dances were
introduced on the Roman stage. At
the discovery of America the American
Indians were holding their religious,
martial and social dances.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

The subject Of ancestors is often an
interesting topic of conversation. A
lady extremely proud OF her mothers
family created sensation and made
her listeners wonder Il little wien she
remarked: MY father filled many re-
sponslble positions. We all have the
greatest respect for him. My father
was good man, but"-and certain
stiffening Of the shoulders and an
added expression of firmness In the
good lady's face added Importance to
her conclusion-"my mother was an
Osgoodw
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

Conservative historians among the
Chinese claim for their race an an
tiquity of ut least 100000 years, while
those whose estimates are little
wild" assert that the Chinese were
the original inhabitants of the earth
and that Chinese history goes back at
least 5OO,O0O,0Oo years. The govern
ment records Of China place the foun-
dation of the empire at $500 B. c. and
claim that it was established by Toni,
who, they assert, is the Noah men
toned in the book of Genesis, B. G.
,224O.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
Daily Emt;cs.

The best part of ones life is the per-
fcrmance of ones daily dutes. All
higher motives, ideas, conceptions and
sentiments in q mans life are of little
value If they do not strengthen him
for the better discharge Of the duties
which devolve upon him in the ord-
nary affairs of life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

knew how we missed We till ye'd gone!
Place fer ye! Can find it? There amt
imp o perdition in town, includin'
myself, that wouldn't kill me if
couldn't! Yen have old AIaggie's room,
my own armt's. Ye remember how she
used to dance? Ha, ha! She's been
burnin' below these four years! And
we'll have the celebration of yer re-
turn this night. There'll be many Of
'em will come when they hear ye're
back in Canaan! Wen all hope ye're
goin' to stay awhile!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

The waiter girl knew thing or two
about table etiquette, so she shifted
scornfully as she said, ITS not our
custom to serve a knife with pie"
Mop remarked the patron in surprise.
Then bring me an AK" Christian
Register.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

Professor "a little dlstracted) : I'm
glad to see you. How's your wife?
II regret it, professor, but I'm not
married"
""Ah. yes. Then of course your wlfe's
It'll single. Batter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
cau.s Of nj. Jox,

What are you looking SO happy over.
old man|
81 am rejoicing over the birth of
twins"
Great Scott! l congratulate you"
"Don't congratulate me. Go and con-
graduate Evans. He's the lucky man
never did like PHILADELPHIA In
p,,irar
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

Scotsman (up for the week end, who
has been asked by his friend to go to
n music halD-Na. ma, mon! Dye no
ken l never visit music hall on tn
Saturday, for fear should laugh in TIL
kirk on TIL Sawbath?-London Opinion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
She Wa. the Girl.

The Widower-I've always said that
IL married again should choose a
girl who is as good as she is beautiful
Miss Willing-Really, this is very sud.
den, George, but accept you, Of
course .>Pick Me Up.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
Man to Nlan,e.

Women are more prone to deceit than
men. From the time when Schehera-
Zade told her lord 1,001 lies to keep the
peace it has been the accepted way.
And the men. not the women, are the
most to blaGe. 1t is what they like,
and they get it.-Good Words.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
A Sure Way.

First Author-Oh, the unutterable
monotony Of existence! am thor
oughly disguised with it all. Would
that might completely disappear for
awhile. Second Author-Then why
don't you marry famous woman?-
Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

Maud-Why is that lady over the
way always in black? Is she mourn.
ing for any one? Bess-Yes, hus-
band. Maud-I didn't know she'd been
married. Bess-No. but she's mourn.
ing for husband all the same.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

"They may say what they like
against him." said the convicted ones
defender. "but his heart is in the right
place"
Yes" assented the other. land so is
the rest of him for few years"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

Howell-You have sister older than
yourself. l believe? Powell-She was
born first. but she isn't older.-New
York Press
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
Stole Hi. LiYelih nod

Tattered Timothy II hate doctors.
Tiepass Thomas-What fur? Tattered
Tim-One Of 'em cured me O. fits wen
wuz kid. Gee, cud work up some
sympathetic crowds If cd have one
right now!-Cleveland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

Lady Gushlngton-So your son is h
real author! How distractIngly intetJ
esting! And does he write for money!
Practical Dad-Yes; l get his appIica.
lions about once week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

"What did she say when she heard
he was dead in love with herr"
"She wanted to know If he carried
any life insurance. New York Times,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27

Love is Intoxicating, it is said What
good thing it is that marriage has
tendency to sober man.-Terrell
CTey,) Transcript,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-03-27
Standing md Sitting

A liar is sooner caught than Grip,
'le.-Spanlsh proverb.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-08

The convention was called to order by
Chairman Judge Frank T.. FitZsimmons
at IL :63, who read the call for the conven-
ton. and ordered the calling of the roll
OF the ntion, which showed about
all the delegates present.
He then introduced Col. p. III. Quinn as
chairman of the convention, who said
the first business will be the making Of
the roll the permanent roll and there
being no contesting delegates the roll was
made permanent.
On motion OF r. B. Comstock a COM
mttee OF was appointed to prepare and
present platform TO the convention.
The chairman appointed r. b. Comstock
l.. r. G. Garvin. Edward Walker Of South
Kingston; Edward McCaughey, Paw
tucket; John b. Brindamour. Woonsocket; /;
William p. Clarke. Newport: A. x.
Greene. Coventry; James H. Thurston,
Providence. and Walker Medbury of
While this committee was in session the
members Of the state central committee
were elected.
HIGGINS NOMINATED.
Then came the call for the nominate.
OF the candidate for governor and Judge
Fftzsimmons in the following speech
named Gov. James IT, Higgins:
Mr.. FlTZslMMoNS' SPEECH
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the
Conventions: The knowledge that in this
matter OF the gubernatorial nomination /
speak not only fol the Democratic party
In Its entirety, but for a great many
electors who are not always 20 be found
supporting candidates selected by Demo-
cratic conventions, makes me embarrass-
ingly conscious or my lack OF ability
proper 10 discharge the most agreeable
duty OF presenting for your endorsement
the r6me OF the states first citizen.
When one year ago, our distinguished
and greatly esteemed fellow Democrat
Congressman Granger, In graceful and
fitting terms placed before the state con-
ventiOn tho nomination OF the gentleman
whose spCttsor / am today privileged TO
he. the hopes OF those who had associ-
ated themselves in the movement for the
introduction and Advancement OF needed
reforms IN the state were high. In 50
far as the government Is concerned. those
hopes have been realized The people
made no mistake In their choice OF a
chief executive. and are here this
morning TO make formal and appropri-
ate record OF our appreciation OF that
fact and 10 emphasize II by again offer
Ing 10 the electors candidate whose oc-
cupancy OF public station has been mark
cd by steaafast oaAererce In preccps
and practice 10 those principles which
rightly applied. promote the common
veal. In every instance. where II was
possible & do So the governor has
squared the word with the deed, the prom
ise with tie performance. III he has not
In the exceptionally trying circumstances
attending his endcavors to render effec-
tive al the pledges made by him prior
to HE election, been able TO accomplish
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-08
GOV. HIGGINS ACCEPTS
IN ELOQUENT ADDRESS
Declares Election of Col Goddard of the Supreme Questions
the Hour-Propounds Series of Questions Prospective
publican Opponent.

In his eloquent address accepting the
Democratic nomination for governor. His
Excellency James II. Higgins said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the
convention-For the second time I accept
the banner which you have placed in my
hands Your commission OF leadership
just renewed is received with high appre-
citation and as an indication OF the party's
wishes for a continuance OF the policy OF
the past. In accepting this nomination
have no apologies to make and mo con-
ditions to sxact." Standing upon the
broad and progressive platform OF the
Rhode Island Democracy. no reputable
citizen need insist that the party change
its course or trim its sail to meet pass
ing breeze.
From the platform Of this convention
stated a year ago that j believed the two
great issues before the people OF Rhode
Island were first, Braytonism, and second,
constitutional reform. The issues are
much the sames stoday. II is true that
after a year OF vigorous and determined
onslaught. the forces of Braytonism are
In confusion and retreat The car of
Room 207 at the state capitol has seen
fit to resign from the executive committee
OF the Republican state central commit
tee, as he says, 'in order to make room
for younger men,"
Less brazenly does he now stride the
corridors of the capitol, auctioning off to
the highest bidder the great political offi-
ces of our state, franchises and laws of
every kind, from a charter OF incorpora-
tion to the right to change the middle
initial Of ones name. In other words he
has been driven partly under cover. At
tention has been called to his lniquitles.
and the decent people OF Rhode Island