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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

In the Devonshire town Of Woodbury.
there is butchers shop which has no
name nor has it had one for the last
100 years. The reason affords a strlli-
ing Illustration of the suSerstitious ma
ture of west country folk. When this
particular business was started, the
owner for some reason or other did not
have his name inscribed on the prem
Uses. Whether this fact had anything
to do with the success Of the business
or not it would be difficult to say.
Trade, however, was brisk, and the
butcher duly retired, leaving the name
less shop to his son. The business has
been handed down from father to son
for more than 100 years, but none of
those into whose occupation 1t has
come would have his name put up on
any consideration, fearing-as, in fact.
the present owner does today-that
such procedure might break the spell
of good fortune with which the bust
ness has been favored.-London Stand
0rtl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
An Epitaph of Pone,s.

The following epitaph written by
Pope was highly commended by John
son. 1t was written to keep alive the
memory of Elizabeth Corbett, who
sleeps now in st. Margaret's. West
minister:
Here rests woman. good without pre-
tense.
Blest~&ith plain reason and with sober
sense:
No conquest she but DER herself desired;
No arts essayed. but not to be admired
Passion and pride We're to her soul un-
known.
Convinced that virtue only is our own:
So unaffected, SO composed a mind,
So firm. yet soft; SO strong. yet SO refined.
heaven. MS its purest gold. by fortunes
tried;
The saint sustained it, but the woman
died.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
Origin of a We'll Preserved yok

Si'Sh " q tWou sf'SoS'SSH sSNo'
Nasica. having called at the house of
the poet Ennius. and the maidservant
having told him. on his inquiring ut the
door, that Ennius was not at home. saw
that she had said SO by her masters Or
der and that he was really within. and
when few days afterward Ennius
called at Nasica's house and inquired
for him Mt the gate Nasica cried out
that he was not at home. What"
says Ennius. do not know your
voice." You arc IN impudent fell
low." rejoined Nasica. when In
qulred for you. believed y, II servant
when she told me That you were not at
home, and will not you believe me
when tell you Tint l am not Mt
home T-Cicero's DE Oratore."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
While waiting for your prayer to be
answered try te get what you want
yourself-St. Louie Globe Democrat.

While waiting for your prayer to be
answered try tc get what you want
yourself.-St. Louie Globe-Democrat.
Manners Outside the Navy.
The ordinary seaman's respect for
rank and station when not connected
with his beloved vessel is decidedly
meager. When the president of the
United States visits one of our men,
of-war he is received at the gangway
by the admiral commanding officer
and all of the officers of the ship, in
full uniform, the marine guard drawn
up with the band OH the quarterback,
the national flag is displayed at the
main, the drummer gives four RIFLES,
the band plays the national air. and n
salute of twenty-one guns is fired.
The same ceremony also takes place on
his leaving.
On one occasion president visited
one of the ships informally, dispensing
with the salute and ceremony, when
one Of the men rather Indignantly
asked another who that lubber was on
the quarterback that didn't "douse his
peak" to the commodore.
"Chole your luff, will you?" was the
reply. "Ihnt's the president of the
United States"
'Well, amt he got manners enough
to salute the quarterback, If he is?"
Manners! What does he know
about manners? ] don't suppose he
was ever out of sight of land In his
life."-"On a Man-of-War"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
Tho Slow, Potterinu Gordon Setter.

he SLOW, Fottertn9 6oroon Setter.
Years ago the Gordon setter was
quite fnvorite and much in use by
sportsmen Of this country. In later
years, however, this really good dog
was displaced in greater part by the
pointer and English setter, The Cor
don. says Ed +. Haberleln III Dogdom,
Is the largest and heaviest of. all bird
dogs. more clumsy and usually slow.
Where most hunting is done in wood
land and thickets and slow working
dog is needed SO as not to get lost
almost continually he fills the bill well
works close to gun, has good nose, Is
steady on point and il properly trained
a very good retriever from land and
water. The Gordon is easily trained
and retains his training well. is also
of good pleasant disposition and an ad-
mirable companion! At this age, how
ever, when SO very much stress is laid
on speed end wide range. the Gordon
Is not ''in it, because he is slow,
pottering dog rs rule.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
= The KING Of :
DIAMONDS.
By Louis Tracy,
COPYRIGHT. 1904. By EDWARD J. GLOBE.
Author of wings the Morning." THE Pillar of
Lssht," Etc. =

81 want you to buy this" be said,
handing over the diamond.
Isaacstein took 1t and gave it one
critical glance. He began to wabble
again.
'sDo you mean to say Mr.. Wilson
sent you to dispose Of this stone to
me:" he demanded.
Not exactly, sir. l showed it to
him, and he recommended me to come
to YOU"
"Ah. see. Sit down there" indi-
eating chair near the door. The dia-
mond merchant himself sat Mt his
desk. but they were both in full view
ri each other.
"Whcrc did YOU get ity'' he asked.
II found It,"
"Quite so. But where?"
AT this moment do not wish to go
into details, but 1t Is mine, mine only,
and am quite willing that you should
make every inquiry to satisfy yourself
that II was not stolen. suppose that
is what you fear"
Sheer wonder kept the man silent
for a space.
do you know its value?" he said,
with sudden snap.
"Mr. Wilson told me it was worth
several hundreds of pounds"
did he really?'
Eyes. He said you would treat me
quite fairly, SO wish you to advance
me a few pounds until you have de-
cided upon its real price. You see, sir,
l am very poor, and my present ap-
pearance creates an unfavorable i'm.
preston. Still, am telling you the
absolute truth, and show my conf
dence i'll you and i'll my own case by
! Offering to leave the diamond with you
I on your receipt, together with small
sum of money"
Philip thought he was getting on
very well. Isnacsteins large eyes
bulged Mt him, and speech came but
slowly. He leaned forward and rum
mayed among some papers. Then he
opened drawey and produced n mag.
nifying glass, with which he focused
the diamond.
YES; 1t is worth fGOO or $780," he
announced, ..but it will be some time
before can speak accurately rs to Its
value. I think it may be flawless, but
that can only be determined when it is
cut"
Philips heart throbbed when he
heard the estimate.
Then l can have few pounds
he commenced.
STEADY! You are not in such q
hurry, Ell? You won't tell me where
you got it?'
~ may later If you continue to deal
with me rs honestly MS you have done
already"
1saacstcin moved on his seat. Even
in chair he wanted to wabble. There
was slight pause.
"Have you any more like this stone2
suppose not, eh?'
"Yes; have many more"
'sEh? What? Boy, do you know
what you are saying?"
! mo doubt you are surprised, sir, but
not more than am myself. Yet, it is
true. have some-as big again."
Philip, in his eagerness, nearly for
got his resolution to advance Slowly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21


How the diamond merchant would
shake il only he could see some of the
white pebbles III the meteor.
'.As big again! Where are they?"
The chair was creaking now with
the rhythmic swaying Of its occupant.
"Where this one came from, Mr..
Isaacstcin.''
Philip SMILED. He could not tell how
1t haprened. but he felt that he was
the intellectual superior of the man
who. sat there glowering at him so in
tently. Already the boy began to grasp
dimly the reality Of the power which
enormous wealth would give him. Such
people as this man and his satellites
would be mere automata in the affairs
of his life. important enough in sense.
with the Importance of stamp for n
letter or Il railway ticket for n jour
ney, but governed and controlled utter
~ by the greater parsonage who could
unlock the door of the treasure house.
For the first time Philip wished he
was older, bigger. more experienced.
He even found himself beginning to
wonder what he should do until he
reached mans estate He sighed.
Isaacsteln was watching him closely,
trying to solve the puzzle by the aid Of
each trick and dodge known in trade
which lends itself to acute roguery Of
every description. The look of uncon-
scious anxiety, Of mental WEAKNESS on
Philips face seemed to clcnr away his
doubts. He chucklcd tliickly.
How many. now" he murlnured.
Ten, twenty-of assorted sizes, eh:"
Ear more! lar more! BE content
with what l tell you today, Mr.. Isaac
STEIN | said my business was impor-
tant. When you are better acquainted
with me think you will find it suni-
ciently valuable to occupy the whole Of
your time"
Philip WAS ever Oh the verge of
bursting out into condolences. His Sc
cret was too vast. too oyerpowering.
for boy of fifteen. He wanted the
knowledge and the trust of an older
man. He did not realize that the .'mer-
chant beginning by regarding him Az
a thief, was now veerins round to the
opinion that he was a lunatic, for it IL
known to most men that the values
Of diamonds increase out of all proper
ton to their weight. While a one car
at stone is worth, roughly speaking,
tle- a twenty. carat gem Of the same
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

1t is desirable that each sex should
occasionally escape from the other. 1t
is restful to the nerves to do so; 1t is
good for men TO be with men only and
for women to be alone with women
now and then, and the club is essen
tally the place for each sex to find
rest from the other and enjoy its own
society.-London Lady's Pictorial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
Preparing For Dinner.

One of the residents of the town OF
Idvor was noted for his parsimony.
Let us call him Mr.. Wiggles. There
was an old major in Idvor who said to
his valet one evening, go and tell the
cook to get me ready chop and a
poached egg" Pardon me, major
said the valet. "but have you forgotten
that you are dining with Mr.. Wiggles
tonlght" The major frowned. Eyes"
he said. 81 had forgotten it. Tell the
cook to make 1t two chops and two
poached eggs"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
Carefully Selected.

One of the most remarkable features
of life in New South Wales is the
transformation Of criminals into hard
working citizens. OF the 10000 set
tiers there in 1921, 10000 were or had
been convicts. 1t is said that on board
an American liner boastful Austria
liam asserted loudly and over and over
again that 1.-The men who settled Aus.
tralia were remarkably. sensible lot"
Yes said an American quietly. Il
have always understood that they were
sent out by the very best judges"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
An Anecdote of Aaassiz

On one occasion person entered
Professor Agassiz's room with picture
which he desired TO sell, denominated
"Birdscye View Of Cambridge"
The professor contemplated 1t for n
moment, lifted his eyes, looked at the
vendcr of the picture, and said, with
his characteristic accent. well. 1
thank my God Eat ! am. not bird."-
Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
Superstition and the Wedding Ring.

When IL wedding ring has worn so
thin rs to break, the superstitious be.
lieve that either the husband or the
wife will soon die. This may be re-
garded as an obvious superstition and
perhaps accounts for the fact that we'd
ding rings are now made so much
thicker and heavier than formerly
Grand Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
Classified.

The geology class was sent out to
collect specimens. and their teacher
was to explain upon their return what
the different specimens were. One Of
the boys for joke brought III n piece
Of brick. When the teacher came to
examine what they had to offer he took
up one specimen after another This"
said he, 'is quartz, this fcldspar, this
sandstone and this"-taking up the
piece of brick and looking gravely at
the boy who brought it-"thls is a
piece of impudence."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
Antony and claopatra.

CLEOPATRA was riding in her barge
at is a beautiful view from here" shs
remarked In Egyptian words to that
effect.
EYES," responded Antony. II took
care II get you Nile seat"
.Whereat the rowers did laugh Justify
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
[To BE coNr1SUED.I
A Thorough Sport.

The Deacon-Young man, don't you
know that there's n rainy day COM
Ing? spendthrift-Mebby there is. but
I've got IS that says the weather man
won't call the turn. Come, now, If
you've got any nerve, show your
money.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21


whenever repent of eating too little
was one of the ten rules of life of
Thomas Jefferson, president of the
United States, and the rule applies
to everyone without exception dur
ing this hot weather, because it is.
hard for food, even in small quanti-
ties, to be digested when the blood
is at high temperature. At this
season we should eat sparingly and
properly. We should also help the
stomach as much as possible by the
use Of a little Kodol fer Indigestion
and Dyspepsia, which will rest the
stomach by digesting the food itself
Sold by all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
A Mean Trick.

Smith-You say you write dunning
letters to yourself and sign them with
fictitious names. What do you do that
for? .Iones-You see, my wife is al
ways after me for money, and when
she reads those letters she becomes
discouraged
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

Peddler = Wouldn't you like some
notices for your house, mum? TIA
very cheering to husband to see a
nice motto Oh the wall when he comes
home. Mrs. Dagg- You might sell me
one If you've got one that says. Bet
ter late than never"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
An Explanation.

She presented herself ut Il fashion
able wedding.
"l'rcnd of the bride or the bride
groom!" asked the usher.
I'm the tiancec of the organ blow
err" she explained. blushlng.-Lippin-
colts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
A Good Imitation.

The other day an amateur artist was
producing some rapid sketches to
amuse his children. He drew sketch
OF hen no naturally that when it was
afterward thrown in the waste paper
basket 1t laid there.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
a Fresh cIerk

Customer-What have you got that
Is strictly fresh? Grocer-One mo.
mcnt, please. Here, Johnny, wait OH
the lady.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

Orator (excitedly) The American
eagie, whether 1t is roaming the des-
erts of India or climbing the forests Of
Canada, will not draw in Its horns or
retire into its shcll.-Independent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

Jones-I understand there is trouble
between Mrs. Poet and her husband.
Smith Yes. He couldn't sell his
poems, and she couldn't eat them. SO
she left him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
And Hadn't Lost II.

Her Husbund-You were good look
ing woman wien married you. She
Yes, had the advantage OF you even
then.-Brooklyn Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

Il suppose" she said with fine sar-
casm, "you We're sitting up with a
friend?" mo, m'dear," replied he
truthfully, II was settin' 'em up with
a friend Houston Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

''Do you think cabbage is unwhole-
some?" asked n dyspeptic.
ut depends somewhat" answered
the food expert, ION whether you eat
1t or try to smoke t."-Washington
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

Keep the pores open and the skin
clean when you have a. cut. burn,
bruise or scratch DeWitt's Car
lolized Witch Hazel Salve pene-
trates the nores and heals quickly.
Sold by al druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
Won,an,s NAV.

Bumpus-Give me pair Of lady's
shoes, please. Shopman-What size?
Bumpus-Oh. no matter. They're for
my wife, and she won't be pleased any
way.-Ally SlOper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
Hard to Fit.

She-He has most extraordinary
figure. hasn't he: He-Tlnt's so. 1
believe an umbrella is about the only
thing he can buy ready made. -rttAllyI
Sloper. iH!siN;!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
Ereddy's Fear.

They pass plate of cakes to Freddy
at dessert. He puts out his hand, hest
tates. then draws 1t back and begins
to cry.
"what are you crying for9" asks his
mother.
Because you are going to scold me
when choose the biggest one"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

You may stresch IL truth into lie,
but you can't shrink lie into truth
Selected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

Increased means and increased lei
sure are the two clvillZers OF man,
DiSmeli.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

Animals to the number of. 7O,O0O00u
are killed yearly for the sake Of their
fur.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

The man who gambles Is n dcludel
fool. but the man who CANDLES wher,
hc'contlnncs to lose is u colossal fool
Henry SulDhin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

With the exception of the Spaniards
there is no nation in Europcs that
dances like the Hungariuns. They love
1t with love that amounts to n passion
They not only so In for it heart and
soul, but they will dance on anything,
In any sort Of weather. a paddock, n
village street, n stable yard, the earth
ell floor of Il wayslde csarda-it is all
the same to them. Not the scorchng
sun or the whirling dust or the pclting
rain or the falling snow will deter
them. They all dance beautifully too.
1t seems to be in their blood.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21

Warning.
If you have kidney and bladder
trouble and do not use Foley's Kid
ney Cure, you will have only your
self to blame for results, as it posi-
lively cures all forms Of kidney and
bladder diseases. Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-21
RAILROAD:
Time Ca rds.
Manchester & Oneida Ry,

''N''OVSoAot W ot'SIuu NNt
TIME TABLE,.
Train No. 2 leaves Manchester at 5.15a. NJ, Ar
fiyee at Oneida at 40 a M COnnectt
with west bound G. q. W. No. s.
Returning leaves Oneida at SAT q. ~
arrives At Manchester, At 6:l5 q, m
Train No. 4. leaves Manchester iat 7;lb q. n
arrives 81 Oneida at7:fs 9. mn con
8. Returning leaves Oneida al 5:ss
.. M. arrives At Manchester at sic
q. nj. h
Train No. 8. leaves Manchester At q: H a. m. ar
rivcs at Oneida at $3.50 .. M II n
rects with the north bound q. Nj
Oneida ED Al soc. arrivss's. asachssssii
Train NO. 8, leaves Manchester al 2:LO D, m. ar.
p riyss s ~, Oneida = A go m, con;
osand H AND No. s. W.. S Ssana H. *.
turning leaves Oneida at 2:s5 q
arrives 1T Manchester 1T 800 pm.
Train No 10. leaves MANCHESTER II A:4b D.: m,
arrives ut Oneida ~ b:25 p. m. Cen.
meets with south Ooupd O. N. q 81.
p, No. II. Re,nining leaves Oneida
.: 6:2S p. Ill.,. aflvts st MaEchestei
b:Ep m
j. L.KELSRY,
Gen. Trsfic Manager
Through tickets for sale at Manchester to ali
points III North America.
TRAIN WILL STOP ONLY AT
Beiknap'- Crossing. Platform at Quaker NH
Switch Frnhklin Street Cruising, sly's Gross
Ing. Miltr's ossing. Twin Cfossing. West
brook = Cruising.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-23
odd Incident in n station.

John s. Head of Portland has been
connected with the Maine Central
railroad for about thirty years as
claim agent, and has had some mighty
funny experiences. He was a witness
to the following years ago in the sta
ton at Waterville, Me-:
An old hayseed looking man walked
up to the lunch counter, seated him.
self on a stool, placed his bright-col-
ored carpet bag on the next stool, and
partook of a hearty lunch. He passed
the young man a dollar bill to take
out the price of the lunch so cents,
and was surprised when the young
man said: mot any change, sir, your
carpet bag occupied a seat and we
must collect for that"
The old man looked dazed for a
second only, and then replied:
"All right" and, opening the bag,
"Old carpet bag, have paid for your
lunch, and you shall have it,"
Quicker than a flash he threw in a
mince pie, a plate of doughnuts and
several sandwiches, and departed
amid the shouts of every one in the
station.-Boston Herald.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-23
JUDGE NOT.

Judge not the workings of his brain
And of his heart thou canst not seei
What looks to thy dim eyes a stain
In Gods pure light may only be
A scar, brought from well-won field,
Where thou wouldst only faint and
yield.
The look, the air, that frets thy sight
May be token that below
The soul has closed in deadly fight
With some internal fiery foe,
Whose glance would scorch thy smil-
ing grace,
And cast thee shudderng on thy face
The fall thou darest to despise-
Maybe the angels slackening hand
Has suffered it, that he may rise
And take firmer, surer stand;
Or, trusting less to earthly things,
May henceforth learn to use his wings
And judge none lost; but wait and see
With hopeful pity, not disdain;
The depths of the abyss may be
The measure of the height of pain
And love and glory that may raise
This soul to God in after days.
Adelaide Anne Proctor
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-01-23
Health Hints.

Never get cold feet, especially in
politics.
For palpitation of the heart. quit
reading market quotations.
A good way to treat appendicitis is
to cut out the surgeon.
Avoid late hours; when the clock
strikes 23 it is time to go to bed.
Maladies which fail to respond to
any other treatment should be treated
with silent contempt.
Remember that care killed a cat,
and the man who has no more than
nine lives can't afford to worry.
Nose bleed is frequently caused by
not minding your own business. 1t
may be cured by calling the police
and diving into the nearest drug store.
II You are fat get thin; If thin, get
fat. Nature never meant you to be
satisfied with your weight.
bee sting is good for rheumatism,
and therefore those who have hives
are seldom troubled with sciatica at
the same time.
Drink plenty of water, some of the
clearer varieties being preferable;
that which you get from the milkman
may contain bacilli.
For hay fever take large doses of
poison in rapid succession until re-
lieved. Those who have tried this
sterling remedy have never complained
OF the same trouble afterward.
Physicians say that laughter is an
aid to digestion. Therefore. be mirth-
full; the more the merrier. Young
men should grin and young girls
should giggle as much as possible
You may be thought silly. and this
will occasion some concern on the
part Of your friends. but they will not
be surprised.
Walk four miles every morning az
soon as you are dressed-not before
Returning. breakfast upon q small