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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
The Drawing.

The captive was to all appearances
living the last moments of his life.
With rope about his neck, the limb of
tree in close proximity, and the crowd
Of excited miners, gamblers and pros
pectors surging round him, he stood,
fearlessly, quiet and resigned.
The leader of the mob was speaking.
Boys, this critter is about to die
Not because he shot man, not because
he killed half dozen men, or Is a
brigand. No, because he has done what
no man in this section of the country
would dc. had he any spark of the stuff
we are supposed to have lost on our
entrance to the West in hiln-honor.
He has been convicted by common as
sent as boss thief. To be boss thief
20 the section of the country where we
aro is to be the lowest thing man
an he amt man at that-can be.
I amt got much to say, and 1 amt
taking long to say 1t, but he's got to
suffer he penalty of his crime"
Finishing his speech amid the roar of
the mems voices, he stepped from the
log on which he was standing and ad-
dressed the man:
IF you know any prayers, mister,
say them; cause you won't have long
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
Tho Paper Told a.. r.,..

A certain Greek adventurer some
years ago undertook to palm OF upon
the public some false copies of the eos,
pei manuscripts. Many learned men
were deceived. but not Or. Cove, libra.
.rian Of the Bodman library at Oxford
How he detected the fraud was related
in his own words In the Spectator:
never really opened the book hnt
L held it in my hand and took ono
page of 1t between my finger and thumb
while listened to the rascal's account
of how he found this most interestino
antiquity. At the end of three or fonr
minutes I handed 1t back to him with
the short comment, Nineteenth con.
fury paper, my dear SIR" and he took
1t away in hurry and did not cons
again. Yes. was pleased, but have
handled several ancient manuscrInts n
my time, and know the feel Of old
paper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
to live. Do you want to be blind
folded?"
NO." was the calm answer.

NO" was the calm answer.
''rhen pray" were the last words Of
the big fellow.
The crowd did not expect to see the
figure move, but in an instant the man
was on his knees praying with fervor.
Several minutes had elapsed when a
horses hoofs were heard grinding over
the rocky road. A minute more and a
young woman of comely appearance
threw herself from her horse and sob
bed upon the neck Of the kneellng man.
"Joe, Joe, what ia the trouble? Oh,
don't kill him! Don't murder him 7"
she sobbed, with the tears binding her
and rolling down her ashen cheeks
Joe, love you-love you-love you.
Do you underestimate" she cried.
He said nothing, not even returning
her caresses, and, staring straight
ahead, seemed to be lost in oblivion.
The words of the big fellow, clad In
the blue flannel shirt, chaps and boots
seemed to tear apart the heartstrings
of the young woman us she fell to the
ground with sob.
"Wait. wait" she pleaded to the mob.
II wish to say something. Listen to
me, for Gods sake!'
The girls eyes were dull and llstless.
She spoke in monotone, without ges.
lures Of any kind. Her plain black
dress, with the white ashen hue of her
cheeks, made contrast not to be for
gotten in moment.
Gentlemen, j am the cause Of the
man standing there, dumb to my en-
treaties. 1t was not because he wished
the animal for himself, but because /
had called him coward for not being
brave enough to face this very scene.
my sister, you all know her, was
In agony at her cabin in the hill last
night, and it was the fault of the man,
her husband, who is most strenuous In
his efforts to have Jack, my Jack,
strung to that tree. He would not get
doctor himself. He was too much Of
coward. l asked Jack to get one.
He did not want to take any chances
on getting horse at the time, and
you men were angry at him for taking
hand In the argument of my brother
in-law the other night. l called him
coward for not getting an animal
some way. Not thinking of the penal.
ty of such an act. he took the nearest
horse" she ended with a sob.
The mob was Interested, intensely,
open-mouthed, but many of them
iynad fbn ctr IN h. a., .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

triotsm. We engrossed In the pursuits of peace.
Mind and strained the utmost in the varied
activities which promise opportunity for individual
achievement.
But the American heart thrills at the sight Of the
path Of honor the American Of justice was never
more supreme in Its sway, and, united by ap-
probation of the ideals of free government by com.
mon perception of national destiny. by
ogniton of the riches Of Inheritance the American
people should, and believe will, 60 steadily forward
happy, resourcefu and triumphant people, enjoying In
greater degree the blessings Of liberty and union
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
ANSWERED.

Is I happy, honey? sho
rs too busy chile to know.
Got ter git dis washin' out
While de sun am lurkin' bout.
Cook de dinner, hoe de con,
An ez sho ez yo's done bon
Den I'll hab ter stop agen
Ter whip dat pickaninny Ben;
Git de goat an chillen fed:
Count EN- ez dey goes ter bed,
Teachin' manners while l sews
Patches on de old mans clo'es.
sakes alive! rs hustlin' SO,
Clar ter goodness eff l know
IF rs happy or I amt,
Eoa no time ter make complaint.
When rs nuthin' else ter do
I'll set down an think 1t thro'.
But de day ter think an set
Lor' dat day amt got hyah yet.
Dixie Wolcott.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
Tho Only Thing Left.

A Kansas City man recently wrote to
lawyer in another town of the State
asking for information touching the
standing Of person there who had
owed the Kansas City individual con.
siderable sum of money for long time
what property has he that 1 could
attnch?" was one Of the questions
asked.
The lawyers reply was to the point
1.-THE person to whom you REFER" he
wrote, died year ago. He has left
nothing subject to attachment except g
widow"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

TEE KAISERIN IN THE FREDERICK
graph of the Kaiser
Of his depicted
There Is this difference majesty
erection OF the
from the studio enterng kodak
his photograph
prevent the suppression o picture
out Germany
of
erk the Great 1t displays the artistic
the and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

lE5zzSyy

@He has been workin'-workin'
hard" said the thin woman with the
wet apron, busting chair for her
visitor. Won't you please sit down?
Certainly he amt workin' now, but
JOB Is hard to get, an he's a man who
won't take everything that comes along.
1t was too contlnIn' for him, that last
-somethin' fierce; an the man he
was workin' for didn't treat him right.
My husbands man that's got sper-
rtt, an he won't let nobody run over
him, No, he's not workin' now, but he
would be IL he found Job to suit
him."
What is his trader" asked the Wis
itor.
Well, ma'am, can't rightly say that
he's got any pertickler trade" replied
the thin woman. Hes what you might
call handy man. There amt nothln'
that he can't turn his hand to IL he's
mind to, but as for workin' at any
one trade regular It's somethin' that he
amt never done. One thing, IL man
has trade he most always has to
belong to one O. them unions, an YOU
know an l know that union man
has got to do just the way his union
says. My husban's too Independent to
let any union run him."
"How long did he work at this last
Job he had?" inquired the visitor.
Three days"
"And how long was he out of wor,,
before he got that job?"
"Well, 1t must ha' been close m e.
three months, ma'am. NOT hut n,,ot
he tried. He'd 90 ont In tba morn,,,,
an sometimes be gone all dav looL,n,
for work. But IT'S hard To find ,s,,o
cially any work mt pays liv,n, ~, ~,
He might have got sometbi,, ~ = SoI
lar an, a quarter or n dollar mn, . hal,
day, but lie don't b,lleye In anoour
agin' low wages. He's man nd SOONER
suffer himself than do that IFS tho
principle of it. Ii he can't get what h,s
works worth he won't work Mt all
That's what he says, an | saw he's
right"
How do you manage to get along
then?' asked the visitor.
WELL" said the. thin woman, 81
most glnerally get about all can do.
with the washin' an the scrubbin'. 1t
amt much for pay, but it's better than
nothin' at all. An then the boy is
a-workin' over in the tannery, an he
brings in So week-an they say it's
wholesome work in them tanneries.
Then the society has been good to me
an helps me out at pinch. One way
an another we get along, though we're
behind with the rent now. In another
year the girl will be able to go out an
bring In a little somethin', though it's
the truth don't know what will be
doing without her to take care of the
small children. guess they will have
to kind of look after one another"
you say your husband is handy
man2' said the visitor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
AMERICAN PATRIOTISM FERvENr.
BY Gov. Hughe

~ oOVs hukHSSs
The same patriotic ardor fills the
breast Of American youth as when
they rushed from field and factory
and college in obedience to their coun-
try's summons. The wives and moth
ers of America are as loving, as de-
voted, as ready to sacrifice and suf-
fer. as were those Of forty-odd years
ago.
The men of the United States are
as quick to respond to the call of
duty, as keen, as resourceful, as val
liant, as those Of our heroic past. They
are blessed with the memory Of their
fathers labors; they are enriched
with lessons of their zeal; they are
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

thing from their local sovereignty Importance to
that they members of the national body The States
must remain ndestructibe forever, and far as it
concerns their fiscal and prudential affairs and matters
pertaining to health morals and police the States must
continue in the future In the past exercise SOW
eregn powers SO long those powers do not conflict
with the national constitution.
Our destiny nation is onward and upward and 1t
would be dangerous and unwse to permit States to
interfere in Interstate matters international affairs
Hence the apprehension certain alasts to the effect
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
GENERALIZATION NECESSITY. NOT CHOICE
By Judge John 0ibbon,

The States no longer are capable of Crap
pling with and solving the great interstate
trust and transportation problems, not to
mention the many grave international ques-
tons which now confront us as people At
the present time and under present condi-
tions 1t is untenable to maintain that the
States are anything more than members Of
the national body Nor does II fetract any
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

the money he's right to spend 1t TIE
way he wants to. He amt drlnkln'
man. Not like some is, anyway. II
once In while he gets bit of, 1
don't know that it's anybody's bust
ness. - Chicago Daily News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
Beginning Mt Home,

Said the millionaire one day, when he
For charity was dunned,
"Lots of my money every year
Goes to fresh heir fund"
Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

Mrs. White Observation-Disclosures
your husband is in trouble again
Maud7 Mrs. Black (cheerily) Nom !:
he's out o. trouble, dess now-de scoun.
drel's in jall.-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL TENDENCIES.
BY b. b. Brown, Commissioner of e

While there is much in American euuca-
tional history that adds of right to our ma
tional pride, we must not overlook the fact
that even now we are only at the beginning
Of things, with new problems before US and
difficulties greater than those we have sur
mounted. Our secondary schools must be-
come better differentiated to meet the needs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
To Err Is Human.

Robert Browning once found himself
at dinner, at great English house
sitting next to a lady who was con.
nected with the highest aristocracy
She was very graciously inclined, and
did her utmost to make conversat ton.
Are you not a poet1" she finally
asked
well" said Browning. people are
sometimes kind enough to say that !
am"
"Oh, please don't mind my having
mentioned It," the duchess FASTENED "a
say, with the kindest of smiles. "You
know Byron and Tennyson and others
were poets"
There's no room at the top sw 4
mi
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

The only thing we can recommend /.
to endeayor to make an embarrassing
life interesting rs possible.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13
Odd Indeed,

"say, Doc" said the good fellow,
"the shape Of mans stomach is round,
isn't it?"
Nearly so," replied the doctor.
"Why?"
"Aln't 1t funny that nothin' dts 10
well as square Observation-Disclosures
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

A judgment could be gotten against
almost any Of us for negligence
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

-Four years later the same three CEN
trail figures We're gathered around the
log fire In the mountain cabin. An
other figure came into the room. 1t
was baby 3 years old. The mother
drew her to her arms and then the big
man In the center spoke. you ask me
how knew the result of that drawing
would be liberty? Well, I'll tell you.
You see, marked all the slips 'Liber-
ty. Chicago Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

Revenge may be sweet, but seeking
II y apt 70 sour ons's dispodtoA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

and, taking of his hat, slipping his belt
and revolver holster little more to
the front and convenient, he again
stepped upon the stump and told the
crowd to pick a man for the work of
drawing the fatal slip. A miner ad-
vanced, was blindfolded, and put his
right hand into the hat, suddenly drew
1t forth, tore the bandage from his
eyes, and, holding up the slip, read !:
Liberty"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

"He's a diamond merchant"

"HeW
Yes; he sells peanuts on ths base.
ban feld"@Yale Record
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

There's no room at the top .x a
gutter,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-13

THE QUEER BULL. SNAKE.
A farmer by the name of Wilson,
residing on Piney, four miles west of
. Dickson, came to town bringing with
him the stuffed hide of bull snake
which he killed in his neighborhood
recently, and which measures six feet
in length. L
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
PROSPER IS BOOMING
OREGON TOWN
NEW SAwMHLS BEING BUILT AND
GENERAL PROSPEROUS AIR
G. W. SHELBY, OWNER OF TOWN.
SITE HERE.

G. w. Shelby. mayor Of Prosper, Ore,
and travelling representative Of the VIM
Cluff Company, grocers, San Francisco,
is in the city calling on his trade. Some
time ago Mr.. Shelby became interested
at Prosper. Oregon. four miles from
Bandon, ON the Coquile River, and pur-
chased piece Of land which he plated
and is meeting with splendid success,
having sold over 100 lots. This is a
sawmill town and he has just helped to
incorporate a new company which will
operate under the name of the Spencer,
Shelby Lumber Co. Work on the mill
has already began and will be rushed
through. It viii have cutting capacity
Of 10000 feet per day and be modern in
every respect. IA box factory will also
be started and they are now on the look
out for a practical boxmaker to take
charge of the plant. He reports things
very prospering on the Coquille and
thinks that Prosper will make one of
the best cities Of the coast and if any
one can do it Skelby can as when it
comes to apeddling the hot" we take off
our hat to him for he's an artist. How
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
PRETTY WEDDING.
Popular Couple Married at Home Of
Brides Mother Yesterday Afternoon.

Mr.. Clarence Warren Spriggs and Miss
Helen Mary Brooks were married yes.
terday afternoon at the residence Of the
brides mother, Mrs. Minnie I. Brooks.
on Exchange street. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father John Waters,
Of st. Mary's Church, in the conserva-
tory, where under marriage bell Of
white sweet peas the contracting parties
were made man and wife. The palms
and potted plants, surrounding the bridal
party, produced a pleasing effert that aid
ed greatly to the beauty Of the scene. AT
3 o'clock the wedding march was played
by Miss Gertrude Kearney and the
bridal party entered the conservatory.
The bride was attended by Miss Maude
Rallies, Of Portland. as bridesmaid, while
Mr.. Lawrence Lakim, Of Portland, was
best man. Miss Adrenne Epping, the
little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Epping,
Of Portland, acted as ring bearer. Mr.
John Clair Monteith sang beautiful
baritone solo, "Thou'rt Like Unto Me q
Lovely Flower" in splendid voice, &C.
companied on the piano by Miss Kear-
ney. After the ceremony a sumptuous
luncheon was served in the pretty deco
rated dining room, which was the clos
ing Of a very pretty and happy cere'
mony. Mrs. Brooks was assisted during
the afternoon by Mrs. A. v. Allen, Mrs
Austin Osburn. Mrs. L. Lakim. Mrs
David Morgan, Mrs. J. T. Allen, Mrs
Streunmeyer, Miss Anna Gilbert and
Miss Anna Mclean. Many beautiful ant
costly presents were made the happy
couple, who left on last nights traiI
for d trip to Puget Sound cities aftel
which they will make their future hom'
In this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
His Dear Old Mother.

"My dear old mother, who Is now 81
years old, thrives on Electric Bitters,'
writes w. B. Brunson,. Of Dublin, ca
"She has taken them for about two
years and enjoys an excellent appetite
feels strong and sleeps well.' That's th'
way Electric Bitters affect the aged, ani
the same happy results follow in al
cases Of female weakness and genera
debility. Weak, puny children too, arr
greatly strengthened by them. Guaran
teed also for stomach, liver and kidne.
troubles, BY Charles Rogers, druggist
SOC
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
Napoleon Bonaparte

showed, at the battle Of Austerlitz. be
was the greatest Leader in the world
Ballard,s Snow Liniment has shown the
public It is the best Liniment in the
world. A quick cure for Rheumatism'
Sprains, Burns. Cuts. etc, A. @. Pitts.
Rodessa, La, says: Il use Ballarca
Snow Liniment in my family and find
it unexcelled for sore chest, headache
corns, in fact for anything that can be
reached by nniment.s Sold by Harta
Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
Free wall Maps.

A large wall map. very complete and
carefully printed. exceedingly useful for
reference and general information will
be furnished free Of charge. Apply 10
@ W. Roberts. agent o. r. 4 n, As
toria. S.2S-t-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17

The Tyler is still doing business at
the old stand, Sixth and Bond streets.
Clarence Tyler makes his customers feel
at home and as result his business 10
improving. The quality Of the goods as
serves cannot be excelled and the neat.
ness Of the place and the good order
prevailing, makes The Tyler a popular
resort. When you are in that neighbor-
hood drop in and satisfy yourself
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
A Most Worthy Article.

When an article aas been on the
market for years and gains friends every
year, it is safe to call this medicine .
worthy one. Such Is Ballara's Hore-
hound Syrup. 1t positively cures coughs
and all Pulmonary diseases. One Of the
best known merchants in Mobile. Ala
says: 6N
For five years my family has moi
been troubled with the winter coughs
We owe this to Ballard's Horehcunt
Syrup. / know it has saved my emil
dren from many sick spells
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
The Place To Dine.

Where shall we diner There should
be no question about that. II you have
no appetite, but feel that you should
dine, drop into the Palace and. II you
meet Arthur Smith. ask him To pre-.
scribe for you. He'll do IT, by laying
something tempting before you, and
while he does not wish TO interfere with
physicians. prescribing for dyspepsia. no
is in the business to cater to mems
Dstomachs. Try him once and then you
win always dine at the Palace.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
Social Dance.

The girls basket ball team will give
dance Saturday night. October 10th, At
the Uppertown National Hall. All are
cordially invited. Gents, rs centsj ladies'
free. l0.l5.6t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17

No persons that keep the food canal
clean and healthy can have appendicitis
HOLSTERS Rocky Hountain Tea cleans
the food canal and protects you from
disease. 35 cents, Tea Of Tablets. Sold
by Frank Hart, Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17

We have silver side and steelhead net.
ting. loaded lead lines. cotton twine and
rope. Plymouth Manila rope, oil clothing
and rubber boots and everything for
fishermen. T. J. Carney & Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17

I have been afflicted with sore eyes
Afflicted with Sore Eyes for ss Years
for thirty-three years. Thirteen years
ago I became totally blind and was blind
for six years. My eyes were badly In
famed. One Of my neighbors insister
upon my trying Chamberlain's Salve and
gave me half box Of it, To my sur
prise it healed my eyes and my sight
came back to me.--P. G. Earls, Cynthia
ma, KY Chamherlain's Salve Is for sale
by Frank Hart and Leading Druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17

1t Is not too early to make your
steamer reservations II you are going to
spend Christmas in the Old Country.
The Canadian Pacific gives YOU the
very best service by rail and steamer
and their rates are the lowest.
For sailing dates and full particulars,
all on James Finlayson. agent, Astoria,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
New Grocery Store.

Try our own mixture Of codes--tAs
j. p. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables.
Babollet q Go. grocers. Phone Main
l2sl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17

Oliver typewriiers ana automatic
stenographers at A. r. Cyrus. 40
Commercial street. IT,.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17

Rheumatism is caused by the inprop-
er working Of the kidneys. The uric
acid which should be removed from the
blood remains in it. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea removes the cause and
drives it from the system. 35 cents, Tea
or Tablets. Sold BY Frank Hart, Drug.
gist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
$500 Saved by Buying Tickets
at Astoria. See G. W. Robests,
AGENT, O, n. & N. Dock.

Through tickets for al points In the
United States and Europe. Quick sime
and excellent service.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17
NEW TO-DAY.
NOTICE.

Heating stoves and ranges. the best
and the cheapest. Hildrebrand & Cor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17

ColumSia ana vicsor graphophonss
and latest records at 424 Commercial
street. A. r. Cyrus. 4.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-17

Laden with full cargoes OF wheat, the
British steamships Indian Monarch and
Redhill viii arrive down this afternoon
bound for the United Kingdom. The
aggregate cargoes measure close to 400
900 bushels Of wheat, valued at about
S35O.OO0. Before starting on the long
voyage around Cape Horn, the Redhill
will 90 to Comox, B. G.. to replenish
her bunkers. The Indian Monarch has
considerable fuel on board and will go
to Europe by way of Newcastle. n. $.
W.. where she will coal. From there
she will proceed to Durham, South
Africa. to take on an additional supply
of fuel.