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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08
Cat LAUGHTER?


What was the origin of the phrase
Enough to make cat laugh?"
DR.. Murray's Dictionary notices only
Enough to make cat speak," which
is explained as signifying something
extraordinary, especially something
very good to drink. "Old liquor able to
make cat speak" is quoted from an
early eighteenth century source, and
Herewith Stephano's remark to Call
ban is compared, "Open your mouth;
here is that which will give language
to you, cat." Miss Squeers' maidserv-
ant said that only to see Miss Squeers'
friend, Miss Price, toss her head was
enough to make n tomcat talk French
grammar" But even that is not ex-
actly laughing. Has it anything to do
with the mythical Cheshire animal?--
London Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08

0Y KNOW how tired you are," said
Ariel as he came back into the
room. 81 shall not keep you
i long"
"Ah, please dol" he returned quickly,
beginning to tumble with the shade of
student lamp at one end of the desk.
LET me do that" she said. "Sit
down." He obeyed at once and watch
ed her MS she lit the lamp and, stretch
Ing upon tiptoe. turned out the gas.
NO" she continued. seated again and
looking across the desk at him, 81
wanted to see you ut the first possible
opportunity. but what have to say
Wait" he interrupted. Let me tell
you why | did hot come yesterday"
you need not tell me. l know"
She glanced at the chair which had
been occupied by Mrs. Fear. 81 knew
last night that they had sent for you"
"You did," he exclaimed. "Ah, I un-
derstand! Sam Warden must have told
you"
YES" she said. at was he. And l
have been wondering ever since how
he heard of it. He knew last night.
but there was nothing in the papers
this morning, and until came here l
heard no one else speak of it. Yet Ca
naan is not large"
Joe laughed. at wouldn't seem
strange If you lived with the Canaan
that do. Sam had been downtown
during the afternoon and had met
friends. The colored people are good
deal like freemasonry, you know. A
great many knew last night all about
what had happened and had their theo-
ries about what might happen today in
case the two men met. Still, you see,
those who knew also knew Just what
people not to tell. The Tocsln is the
only newspaper worth the name here.
But even If the Tocsin had known of
the trouble it wouldn't have been like
ly to mention 1t. That's thing l
don't understand" He frowned and
rubbed the back of his head There's
something underneath 1t. For more
than year the Tocsin hasn't spoken
of Beaver Beach. I'd like to know
why"
Joe" she said slowly "tell me some
thing truly. A man said to me yes
terday that he found life here insuffer-
able. Do you find it so?"
"Why, nor he answered, surprised.
do you hate Canaan?"
"Certainly notv
"You don't find it dull, provincial. un-
sympathetic"
He laughed cheerily. swell, there's
| this" he explained: II have an advan-
tage over your friend. see more in
teresting side of things probably. The
people live among are pretty thor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08
On the Bias.

What do people mean when they
talk about tacking?' asked Bobby, who
had listened to detailed account Of
his sisters first experience in sail
boat, but In much confusion of mind.
"Oh. you'll know when you're littlf
bit older" said his sister, but Ak
small round face wore an expression
of injury, and she Rad to explain fur
ther.
why, it's just turning halfway
round" she said, with slight hesita-
ton, land then-and then you sail on
the bias"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08

Disraeli wrote a letter to his sister
in 1888 In which lie said: Heard
Macaulay's best speech. 'Shiel and
Charles Grant Macaulny admirable
but, between ourselves. could floor
them all. This entries nous (sic), was
never more confident of anything than
that could carry everything before
me In that house. The time will come"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08
MOUNTAIN PICTURES.

It has been many years since the
great Rocky Mountain region was
wrested from the red man and placed
in the list of civilized sections of North
America, yet the memory of the Indian
is Kept fresh in the minds of his pale
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08

Little Johnnie-Mother. tell Inc how
papa got to know you. Mother-On"
day fell into the water, and he jump.
ed in AMI fetched me out. Little john
nie-H'm! That's funny; he won't lot
me learn to swim-Tit- Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08

using Indian pictures as trademarks
ana in other ways of general advertis-
ing. The Indian on His Mount" for
so many years used in poster form by
the Colorado Midland railway, is one
of the most familiar and widely circu-
lated Indian pictures extant. Coinci-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08

dence from the effete east to the Pa
citic; blankets, bows and arrows, pot
terry, beads, moccasins, and what not.
Indian posters are, and always have
been, popular with the followers of
that fad.
Mountains named by the red men
still retain their notwithstanding APP
pellations.
Many business firms are fond of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08
Not What They Expected.

Brde-Here is Il telegram from papa.
Bridegroom (eagerly)-Wha does he
say? Bride Geading DO not come
home. All will be forgiven.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08
IcoNTIauED.l
Preliminarv.

Stella-I wonder why sentiment at
taches to first kiss? Bella-It's like
the first tooth. You've got to have 1t
before you get the second-Brooklyh
Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08
RAILROAD
Time Ca rds.
iNaa9heslsT & Oneida nv.
TIME TABLE.

TIME TABLE.
Train NO. 2 Leaves Manchester at 5i5a. nj. ar
rives Mt oneida at &: 40 a. m Connects
with west bound G. g. w. No. g.
arrives at Manchester at 6;l5 q. m.
Train No. 4, leaves Manchester at 7;lb q. N
arrives at Oneida at 7:4s 9. my COZ
meets with east bound @. q. w. No
8. Returning leaves Oneida at 7:4s
am.
Train No. 6. leaves Manchester at 8:66 q. M, ar
riyes at Oneida At s:aO q. m. Con.
Oneida at 9:2e. arrives at Manchester
at9:45 3. m.
Train No. 8, leaves Manchester at 2:L0p. m. ar.
rlves at Oneida at 2:sO p. nj. con.
meets with G. G. W.. No. 4, east
bound, and No. o, west bound Re.
turning leaves Oneida at 2:85 p. N
arrives at Manchester at 300 pm.
Train No 10, leaves Manchester at 4:45 p. m.
arrives at Oneida ~ 6:25 p. m. Con.
meets with south bound O. Nj. & St.
p, No. 81. Returning leaves Oneida
a:5:2S p. M, arrives II Manchester
6:45p.m
J.i YELsEY.
Gen. Traffic Manager.
Through tickets for sale at Manchester to all
points III North America.
TRAIN WILL STOP ONLY At
Belknap's Crossing. Platform at Quaker NIL
Switch Franklin Street Crossing, Sly's ross
ing. Mil er's G Ossing, Twin Crossing, West
brook Crossing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08

The dread of rldicule e1tinguishes
originality in Its blrth.-Blackwood.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-08
CHAPTER Nv.

"Y KNOW how tired you are" said
Ariel as he came back into the
room. 81 shall not keep you
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
The Acad envy Of Idaho.

Mr.. Rupert p. SoRelle, of the Acad-
amy of Idaho, at Pocatello, is in the
city to meet Young men and women il :
Ierested i'll the course of instruction Of
fered by the Academy. He reports the
prospects for d largely increased at
tendance this year very bright. He
said 10 the Examiner reporter THE
Academy is making extensive improy-
ments in it's plant and equipment this
summer. A new wing is being added
to the main building. furnishing new
quarters for the department of Domestic
Economy, the Library, etc. Improv-
ments are also being made in the hoys'
dormitory, which will give it greater
capacity. The contract for the inhrmary
was let last week and that building will
be completed dnring the summer. The
campus is being laid ont with grass
plats and gravel walks, which add very
materially to the attractiveness of the
grounds. | believe since you are to
have high school here in Montqplier
this year, the technical work offered by
the academy will be particularly at
tractive to the Young men and women
of your city. Courses are offered in
Mechanic Arts, Domestic Economy
Shorthand and Typewriting, and Com
merce. Owing to the great demand for
workers along these lines these courses
are attracting attention all over this
part of the state. Students of the Com
mercial. Sh, rthand and Typewritleg
and Mechanic Arts departments at the
Academy are being eagerly sought by
employers, which proves that be Acad-
envy is meeting adequately the demand
for the instruction for which it was
created"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

1t appears that the Methodists of
Indiana are up IN arms against Vice
President Fairbanks, just because
he assisted in serving cocktails with
cherries in them at luncheon given
TO President Roosevelt on Decora
ton day. The vice president is Il
candidate as lay delegate from In
diana to the general conference OF
the Methodist church which meet
IN baltimore next May, but because.
he even countenanced the eerving OF
cocktails on the above stated occa
sion, the good brethren declar,
that the distinguished gentleman
must be defeated for that honorary
position. 1t is also said that the
incident is likely to have an effect
upon his presidential campaign.
That cocktail event may keep the
vice president from going to confer.
ence, but we don't think 1t will cut
any figure in his chance for the
presidency, for he didn't have any
chance in that fight, to begin with
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
Ordinance No. 81.

An ordinance for the general apportion
ment OF the funds of the city al
Montpelier, Idaho. being the annual
appointment Bill of said city fol
fiscal year. ending the first Tuesds,
in May. 1908.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Council of the city of Montpelier. Ida.
no.
See. |, That all moneys coming into
the city treasury from taxation. Il.
censes fines, forfeitnres, penalties, Oh d
any and all sources whatever be and
the same are hereby, divided and dis,
tributed into four funds, designated az
follows. towit:
The General Improvement fund, the
Contingent fund. the Interest on Water
Works Bouds fund;
The said funds are created for the re
ception OF said revenue.
Sec. 2. That with the fiscal year
ending the first Tuesday in May 1908,
the city revenue and income for this
period, having been estimated to a.
mount TO the sum Of SS0O0. 90, the said
city revenues. incomes, and moneys
arising from taxes, licenses, fines for.
FIXTURES, penalties and from any and
all sources whatsoever. shall be and ia
hereby apportioned and divided as fol-
lows, towit:
First. o the General Improvement
fund and extraordinary fund the sum
Of 100000 for the purpose of paying
the general and extraordinary expenses
of said city for said year.
Second. To the Contingent fund the
sum Of 1880 90. for the purpose of paw
ing the salaries of officers of said CITY
for said year
Third. To the Interest on Water
Works Bonds fund. the sum of 1920. 90
for The purpose of paying the interest
on water works bonds of said city for
said year.
Sec. 3. That all ordinances and parts
of ordinances in conflict with this or
dinance are hereby repealed
Sec. 4. This ordinance shall be In
full force and effect. from and after its
publication.
Passed and approved this day of
July, A. D. 1907.
f. L. CRUIKsHANK
CHAs. +, HARRIS Mayor.
Clerk.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

Mayor Schmitz Of San Francisco,
is a fiddler by profession, but he
has been so busy of late years ex-
torting money from restaurant keep
ers and others that he has had no
time 10 devote 10 music. How
ever, during the next five years
he will have ample time to practice,
and be in shape to again lead an or
chestra when his term is up at San
Quentin. We suggest that he take
to prison with him music to the
piece entitled ''I'd Rather be on the
Outside Looking In than on the In.
side Looking Out"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
Sheep Dying In Wyoming.

Reports from Wyoming are to the
effect that many sheep in that state
are dying from CRIBS in the head. A
species of the fly family finds it's way
into the nostrils of the sheep and lays
its eggs in the folds Of the delicate
nasal membranes After being hatcEed
the grubs, which grow in size rapidly,
burrow their way through the mem.
braneous walls of the head directly
into the brain IF the sheep, killing it,
in many cases, almost instantly, upon
reaching the brain tissues.
A Nebraska sheepman, writing to the
Cheyenne Tribune, tells the following
details of the mysterious grub disease:
in regard to grnbs in the head of sheep.
| would state that this disease was very
prevalent in the eastern part OF Nebras-
ka twenty-seven or thirty years ago.
The government agents are right in
recommending tar on noses Of lambs,
which should also be done with the
whole flock, and now is the time to do
it, as the fly is most active during the
months of July, August and September,
laying eggs in the nostrils of sheep,
which finally develop into grubs, caus-
ing the death of the animal When the
sheep are seen to gather in little lunches
holding their noses down to the ground
the fly is about. Tar on their noses
prevents the fly from coming there.
when sheep are known to have
grubs in the head the cure which we
used was simple and inexpensive ex-
cept the labor and time of doing it.
The sheep have to be penned in small
pen, so they can be caught easily. Catch
the sheep and throw il the same as for
shearing, hold its head mp and pour
about two teaspoonfnlls os kerosene oil
down each nostril. The effect of this
causes the animal to sneeze, dislodging
the grub, which. Oh close examination
may be Seen coming out through the
nostrils in the discharge.
Il would state that WAS in the sheen
business in The eastern part of Nebras-
ka and know this cure from experience.
The rub finally effects the sheep sim
liar to blind staggers' and it is then al
most too late TO effect a cure'
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

The Kendrlck Gazette is, without
any doubt, the freakiest looking
newspaper published in the United
States. From the makeup, appear.
ance of the ads, ETC., 1t is evident
that the mechanical work is done
by those who don't know the A b
C's Of the printing business. The
paper is literally patronized by the
local merchants, and we should
think the proprietor would have
pride enough to publish at least a
half way decent looking paper.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

Senator'S Tillman and Dolliver
had lively tilt at jackson, Mich ,
the other day over the race question,
and the pitchfork senator challenged
his colleague from Iowa TO duel.
Dollivcr turned the challenge down
with scorn, which made Tillman SO
mad that he declared he would lick
Dolliver right there and then.
Friends inter coded and prevented
Tillman from attempting to carry
his threat into execution. The af-
fair ended by the fire eater" calling
DolIiver a coward and declaring
that he wonld yet "square things"
with the gentleman from Iowa.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

appropriated from the General Improve
ment and Extraordinary Expense fund
Ut said city the sum of $4,000. 90 for the
object and purpose of paying the gener-
al and extraordinary expenses of said
city for fiscal year ending the first Tnes.
day in May. 1908.
Sec. 2. That there be. and is hereby
appropriated from the Contingent fund
of said city the sum BIZ &28OO. 90. for the
object and purpose of paying the sal
aries OF officers OF said city for the ifs
cal year ending the first Tuesday in
May. 1908
Sec. 3. That there be, and il hereby
appropriated from the Interest on
Water Works Bonus fund of said city.
the sum OF $4,000 for the purpose OF
paying the interest on the water works
bonds OF said city, for the fiscal year
ending the first Tuesday in May. 1913.
Sec. 4 That each and every warrant
issued against any Of said funds shall
specify the amount levied and appro.
priated to the fund upon which it il
drawn. and the amount already expen-
ded OF such fund, and The mayor and
council shall have no power or author-
ity, TO appropriate. order, or issue, on
draw any order Dr warrant on the
treasurer, against any of the funds in
excess of the amount appropriated tn
that particular fund, or otherwise than
~ herein appropriated, except in. man
ner and for the purposes provided by
law. The different appropriations
herein provided for, shall be used for
10 other purpose whatever than that
for which the same is herein made and
The residue, if any there be, at the end
Of The fiscal year, shall be passed to the
corresponding fund of said city for the
iscal year. next ensuing.
Sec. 3. That all ordinances and parts
IT ordinances, In conflict herewith, are
hereby, repealed.
Sec. 6 This ordinance shall be in
Iull force and effect, from and after lis
massage. approval and publication.
Passed and approved this day of
July. 1907.
F. J.. CRUIKsHANK,
Attest: Mayor.
CHAS, E. HARRIS, Clerk
!
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

An illustration of the inconsist-
ency of the Sunday closing law If
related by the Standpoint News,
which says that officers of the city
had TO take strenuous action to stop
drunkenness and rowdylsm at the
Sunday ball games. We are not
opposed 10 Sunday base ball, but
while the legislature was legislating
against other amusements on Sun
day, we hold that it should have
included the great national game.
II it is wrong to play pool or bll-
lizards on Sunday, it is wrong to
play base ball. A base ball game
always creates excitement and a
tendency for betting, while pool aud
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
Montpelier, Idaho, 70 July, 1907

Burnish up your shooting irons
and get ready for the call for volun.
teers, for Uncle Sam is liable TO
soon be called upon to engage IN the
unpleasant task of trouncing the
little brown men. W. j. Thomp-
son, retired rear admiral Of the L
$. Navy, says that war with Japan
is inevitable, and that it will come
within FIVE years.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
Running Full Blast.

McLennan Bros.' nothing works is
running to full capacity. How is thatf
Why, because they are turning out the
genuine article. Their sales are double
what they We're last year and their
customers are well pleased
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

billiard games are played in a quiet
manner, with no thought of betting.
and no disputes arise over decisions
of umpires and there is no tendency
tor loud talking and rowdyism.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
Ordinance No. qS.

An ordinance for the appropriation Of
funds of Montpelier. Idaho, for the
year ending with the first Tuesday in
May. 1908. being the annual appro.
priation bill of said city for said year
BE il ordained by the mayor and
council OF the city OF Montpelier. Idaho:
Sec. I. That there be. and j. hereby
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
Notice TO Public.

After this date l will not be respon,
sible for any debts or Obligations con.
tracted 10y my wife, Augusta aeon she
having left my bed and board neither
has she authority 10 dispose Of any Of
my property.
Georgetown, Idaho, July y, 1907.
FRANCIS BACON.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
EVA BOOTHS POLICEMAN.
How a Life. long Friendship Resulted
From Early Experience In London.

you are under arrest! You are
disturbing the peace!" snarled a DO.
liceman. breaking off her first public
prayer In the streets of London. She
was still In her early teens, a slight
slip of girl with no means of resist.
ance. and as the bullying Afcer tight.
ened his grip on her q N, she was
dragged away shrinkir ~ with him
But the action aroused the sympath
les of the rough crowd as a lighted
match fires key II gunpowder. IL
an instant the polh eman and his prls
oner were surrounded, and before the
officer could rai1e his voice he was
beaten to the pavement under a show.
er Of fists.
1t was the girl prisoner, who. for,
getting his rough grip and the cell te
which he would have dragged her
appealed to the throng In his defense
When the crowd finally retreated, the
policeman was groaning with two
broken legs and mass of bruises
from head to foot.
For weeks the little girl in the bic
army bonnet paid faithful visits to the
helpless man in the hospital. and
when be was released. a warmer
friend Eva Booth and her cause coull
not HI I've found in all England. To
this cay she receives letters in ?
rough sprawling hand. signed simply
Your policeman. Hugh C. Weir. il
The %orlh To-day.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

King of the Cattle Ring prssente !
oy Eller's show, under canvas. A ne, !,
play. written by Hal Reid. It vii, \ !,
in Montpelier Tuesday night. luls le
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
THE MONTPELIER EXAMINER
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE
Examiner Publishing Co., Ltd.
G. E. WRIGHT, Editor and Manager
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

Oh" year e........s. ............,.Rt on
Six months. If paid in advance. -. IS
inferred at the postoffiee at Montpelier
Idaho AS second class NATTER.
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Notice of Sale of Delinquent Stock

n.,toss = hereby given that pursuant 10 an
of''er 81 the board OF directors of the p ~
"n'pel'er Irrigation Co.. that there is now 5e.
i'hqnent on the following described SOL, W. -.
account OF assessments heretofore leyos IN On
same, the several amounts set opposite , ,ne
names of the respective share holders - s ene
lows: Hoioets, as iol-
s,,ua Shares Amount
s p sorsnsa - '.'......., 50 sls. rs
Ana h a.,s.s,...' ....... 4g4
anu 10 accordance with law. unless the 70.
spece'Se amounts together with costs of adver.
- 80, : are paid TO G. Hndoe secretary. prior
y the date herein set forth. so man, 49,, :.
each parcel o; stock may be necessary v,, y,
oe solu u. the school house OF District No. r a..
ahe Soth day Of July, 1907. at so.clock a. m. :,
pay ene delinquent assessment thereon, 10
sether with the costs of adyersis,ns, an, -
pense of sale,
, Dated id at Montpelier, Idaho, this astA aar a.
G. PADDOCK, seeresrrx.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

Walted bids for pnt,ing nm abon
455 sphs of hay ON the Church ranch !,
the Paris bottoms; hay derrick will +.
Iur pIshed. Address VIM. L. Rich
Pags, Idaho, is