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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
ODD USES FOR FISH.
One Makes Good Barometer, Another
Wsathercoek.

-
Wsathercock.
Fishes have been put to many lueec
uses while still alive, but probably the
strangest WAS that suggested to th,.
war department by an inventor. The
propulsion Of submarine torpedoes was
the subject under discussion, and he
proposed that shark I've imprisoned
N tube ut the rear end of the projec-
tile, Its movements to be controlled by
the active application of electricity.
In case the shark attempted to swim
away 1t was TO be given IN electric
shock and in this way kept on Its
course until the tornedo had reached
Its target.
Another remarkable use to which q
6sh has been nut Is as barometer.
The leach issyery susceptible to atmos.
pheric changes, and when retained in
an aquarium is likely to throw itself
out ut the approach of or during any
remarkable change Of wind or wealth
or. or II In pond or stream will some
times jump on the bank. 1t has been
kept alive In aquarla rs n living ba-
ronleter from the supposition that GER
tain movements indicate particular
changes that nre about to occur in the
weather. In Russia the dead body Of
Cottus gObio. the millcr's thumb, Is
used rs wcathercock. Hung by a
single thread, 1t will point to the dircc-
ton whence the wind blows.--AIlnne-
apolis Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
HIS OWN BAIT.


as Fisherman.
There is q caDny reptile fisherman
which makes effective use Of the bait
which he carries in his own mouth.
This is the alligator swapping turtle.
giant among reptiles, known to attain
u maximum weight Of IDA pounds, with
length of shell Of about twenty-eight
inches. 1t haunts rivers flowing into
the gulf of Mexico. including the Mis-
sissippi, where 1t Is common. In ap-
pearance and actions it is an enlarged
duplicate Of the common swapping tur.
tie. Its lmle brown hues well match
the soft. muddy bottoms OH which 1t
lies motionlcss. angling for fish with
the decoy The butt is attached Inside
the lower jaw, close to the tongue. and
is q well developed filament of flesh,
white and distinct from the yellowish
mouth part and closely resembling q
large grub. While waiting the turtle
keeps this grub In motion, giving 1t
the aspect of crawling about in a small
circular course. Its mud colored shell.
often studded with growth of fine,
waving moss. looks like great round
stone, and close to 1t is q second small.
er stone. the head. Close to this small
er stone crawls the plump white grub.
A fish sees 1t aud makes a natural
mistake, only to be seized by a sudden
snap Of the powerful jaws. The jaws
are remarkably powerful. The COM
mon snanpey which attains only a
third Of the size of his larger relative.
will bite finger clean off, and the al
llgator snapper could bite through 4
wrist or foot.-Chicago Tribune
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16

and back again. He was by no meals
coward, and he did not In the least
relish the thought of owing his safety
to woman. But the confidence with
which Shirley addressed the man and
her apparent familiarity with the pc
culiarities of the mountaineers i'm
pressed him. He spoke to her rapidly
In French.
assure the man that never heard
of him before in my life-that the idea
Of seeking him never occurred to me-
The rife, q repeater Of the newest
type. went to the mans shoulder In o
flash and the blue barrel pointed Al
Chauvenet's head.
"None o. that! reckon the Ameri.
can language air good enough for these
ERE negotiations"
Chauvenet shrugged his shoulders
but he gazed into the muxzle Of the
rifle unflinchingly.
1.-THE gentleman was merely explain
ing that you are mistaken, that be
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
and she gave Her hand -smilingly to the
mystiaed and still doubling mountain.

and she gave her hand -smilingty to the
mystiHed and still doubling mountains
Ger.
al give you my word Of honor that
neither man IL q government officer
and neither one has the slightest In
terest in you. Win you believe met"
81 reckon got to, Miss"
GOOD. and now, Mr.; Selfridge. It is
growing dark. and Aant you to walk
down this trail with me until we come
to the Storm Springs road"
"I'll do 1t gladly, Miss"
Thank you. Now let US be OF"
She made him turn back when they
reached point from which. they could
look upon the electric lights Of the
Springs colony and where the big no.
tel and its piaszas shone like steam
ship at night. A moment later Chauve-
net, who had waited impatiently.- Join
ed her. and they rode down. together.
She referred at once to the AFFAIR with
the mountaineer In her most frivolous
key.
.'They are an; odd and suspicious
people. but they'ss iasy loyal ~ the
stars. And pleass- sst us.nsvsr mention
the matter. again-not to any one. II
you please. monsieur" -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
a Pietur.gsf Yeur. Voice.

To take q picture Of your voice 1t Is
only necessary to tie sheet Of thin.
strong paper over the wide end Of q
iii trumpet. Hold 1t with the sheet Of
paper upward take thin pinch Of
sfne sand and place 1t In the center Of
tbs paper, hold the trumpet vertically
above your face and sing q note into
the lower end. Do not blow, but sing
the note; Lower the trumpet carefully
and look ut the sand. You will find
that the vibrations of your voice have
scattered the pinch Of sand into a
beautiful sound picture. Every note
in the; musical scale will produce q
different picture, SO you may produce a
great variety Of them. Some Of these
pictures look like pansies, roses and
other flowers; some look like snakes
and others like dying birds. In fact,
there Is no limit to the variation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16


/ shall never live down my acquaintance
with the delectubis Armitage. My broth
er officers insist on rubbing it in. even
hear. ina cherie. that you have gone into
retreat by reason of the exposure. Ill
admit for your consolation that he really
took me in. and. further, i really wonder
who the devil he is or was! Our last in
terview ut the club after Chauvenet told
his story fingers with me disagreeably.
was naturally pretty hot to find him play
Ing the darltly mysterious. which never
did go with me- after eating my bird and
drinking my bottle. AS precaution
have looked up Chauvenet to the best of
my ability. AT the Austro- Hungarian
embassy they speak well OF him. Hos
over here to collect the price OF q few
cruisers or some such rubbish from ono
of our sister republics below the gulf.
But bad luck to all foreigners! Me FOR
America every time!
Dear old Dick!" And she dropped
the letter into n drawer and went out
into the sunshine. mounted her horse
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
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Sour
Stomach

No appetite. lose Il strength. nssvess.
osss. headache. eonstdpAblsn, bad breath.
general debility. sour fldnga. and eataSrA
q The stomach are Ill dus % Indigestion.
esy represents he natural iuicss d diges.
hon q they exist Ia . healthy stomach.
combined With ths greatest known tonic
and seconstTuetlve SIepsytiss. kodol ios
dyspepsia does not emily relieve indigestion
helps oil stomach troubles by cleansing.
purifying. svsstenine and slssngshsninS
he mucous membsanss lining The stomach.
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ALL DRUGGISTS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Tn. Armenian A,ph.h.t.

An Armenian girl goes to school at
four1iors five years old. but before that
she has probably learned her letters .
which ID almost an education In itself.
a. the Armenian alphabet contains
thirty-nihe. She learns these letters
fromsa small slab Of wood on which
they are .printed. This slab Is fastened
to handle, making 1t something like
hairbrushl In shape. The Armenians
boast that their formidable alphabet
IL, 80 perfect as to give every sound
known to any other nation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Tn, Gil. Monster.

The ella monster is u large. clumsy
lizard from one to two feet long. He
is generally too lazy to I've pugnacious,
but gif his anger Is once aroused be
will grip you with clutch Of bull
dog turning over as he bites SO that
the dyenom-which is secreted In II
,glandffnf the lower jaw instead OF the
upper like the rattlesnake4is pretty
sure TO mix well with his saliva and
-sostmake his attack fatally effective.
His FIVE toed hands aud feet render
him adept at bush climbing. In his wild
estate he lives on young rabbits and
birds%eggs. When captured. he eats
sonly eggs or little chopped neat
mixedtwith them-Los Angeles Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16

and turned to-
ward the hills.
She had spent
the intermediate
seasons of the
year ut Storm
S plrin IS ever
since she could
remember IL II d
had climbed the
surrounding hills
and dipped into
the valleys With
II boys zest and
freedom. Tho
Virginia noun
tains were link
cd in her mind
to the dreams
of her yoiltl, TO
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold.

A. j. Nusbaum. Batesville. Indiana.
writes: Last year suffered for
three months with summer cold SO
distressing that it interfered with my
business. / had many of the sym
ptos of hay fever, and a Doctors pre-
scription did not reach my case, and
! took several medicines which SEEM
ed to only aggravate my case. For
tunately insisted upon having Fol-
ey's Honey and Tar in the yellow
package. and 1t quickly cured me.
My wife has sinceused Foley's Hon.
es and Tar with the same success"
For sale by Anders & Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Criminal. n. ,L.ro..

Gibbs (visiting)- What sort Of neigh
bors have you here? Dlbbs-A bad lot.
There's blacksmith who's engaged in
forging, Il carpenter who's done some
counter fitting and2a coupleio Of fellows
next door who sell from and steel for q
living Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
A leo., Thrust.

THE learned counsel for the de-
fense." said the plaintiffs attorney.
appears to be afraid of losing Ills
case. Otherwise why isn't he ready to
go on?"
1--WE got n good excuse" replied
counsel for the defense.
Nonsense. Ignorance of the law ex.
cuses no one. Philadelphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
FOR SALE

The way to get rid of cold, wheth
er it be bad cold" or Just little
one, is to get it out Of your system
through the bowels. Nearly all cough
cures, especially those that contain
opiates. are constituting. Kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup contains no op
iates and acts gently ON the bowels.
Pleasant to take. Sold by All drug
gists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16

Occasional headache, belching, bad
taste in the mouth, lack of appetite
and slight nervousness are symptoms
of indigestion which, when allowed to
go uncared for, will develop into a
case of dyspepsia that will take lon
time to get rid Of. Don't neglect your
stomach. At first indication of trouble
take something that will help it
along in its work TO digesting the foo
you eat. Kodols For Indigestion and
Dyspepsia will do this. Kodol will
make your food do you good and will
enable you to enjoy what you eat
Sold by All druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Too Easy For Him.

"sir. want work"
"Heie's n penny. Buy yourself .
newspaper"
"But know nuthin' about runnin' n
newspaper" protested Tired Tiitins.
who really wanted aims Louisville
rourie.,Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16

There's a reason for that ache in
your back-right where it stitches
every time you bend over, turn aroun
Or walk any distance. It's your kid
neys. Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bad
der Pills. They are unequaled for bac
ache, weak kidneys and inflamma-
ton Of the bladder. A weeks treat
ment IS cents. Sold by All druggists,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Chapter XIV
SHIRLEY LEANS a sEcnE.

HIRLEY CLAIBORNE
was dressed for n ride.
and while waiting for
her horse she reread her
brothers letter, and the
postscript which follows
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Not Quit. III, rbjno,

Matrimonial Agent-t have found for
you. my friend. verltable pearl-a
wealthy widow Of seventy-Hye. The
Count like the pearl. but I'm afraid
I shan't care for the SHE'LL Philadsl.
pbis Inquirer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16

There are a great many people who
have slight attacks Of Indigestion and
dyspepsia nearly all the time. Their.
food may satisfy the appetite but it
fails to nourish the ,lDdy simply be-
cause the stomach is not in fit con-
dition to do the work it is supposed
to do. 1t can't digest the food you
eat. The stomach should be given
help. You ought take something that
will do the work your stomach can't
do. Kodol for Indigestion and Dys-
pepsia, combination of natural di-s
gestants and vegetable acids, digests
the food itself and gives strength and
health to the stmoach. Pleasant to
take. Sold by All Druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16

Very Stout Farmers Wife TO little
rustic, her prctege) Well. Sam, your
master and are going to the cattle
show. Cowboy Oh, I'm sure hope
yeou'll take the fust prize. 'm-that
dO.--London Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16

I,nsso J' ~. ,., 'o"S hcrearliest hopes
's' ~ ~ and aspirations
and TO the books she had read. and
she Galloped happily ,out of the valley
to the tune of an odiballad. She rode
as woman should. :stride her horse
and not madly cling ag to 1t in the pre-
posterous ancient Cushion. She had
known horses from early years. in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
Money to Loan at Low
Rates. Hubert Carr

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
good for any one who needs pill.
They are small, safe, sure little pill
that do not grippe or sicken. sold by
All druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
salye is good for boils, burns, cuts.
scalds and skin Diseases 1t is es-
pecially good for piles. Sold by all
druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-16
1chapterW[
All ENFORCED INTERVIEW,

, NsIEUR CELAUyE-
NETw
Armitage uncovered
slnningly. Chauvenet
stared mutely as Ar
,,,f&no.a -1,cax1 ,,t%l hi,
Bisbee daily review., 1908-10-22
Special to Review.)

CHICAGO, Oct. 21 - Chairman Mack's letter to democratic state chairmen exposing the denagogic at tempt of republican managers to work the ancient coercion trick in this campaign meets the approval of bus mess people generally. If the letters and telegrams received at democrat ic headquarters commenting this ac- ton are to be taken as an indication.
 Many communications came to headQuarterS today commenting MT. Mack's stand. Nearly all of the writers, and most of them are business men, denounce the efforts of repub- lican politicians and newspapers to frighten the business interests of the country by reason of the increasing probability of NIT. Bryan's election
 A very strong letter on the subject came to Mir Mack today from R. B. Louden, president of the LOuden Ma chinery company. Of Fairfield, Iowa. who enclosed an open letter addressed by him to Secretary Wrightman, Of the Iowa Manufacturers Association. In this letter MT Louden wrote:
 Since returning home from the Deep Waterway convention, l have been thinking of the talk we had in regard to the effect the election Of Mir Bryan would have on business, and I wish to more fully give you my views. zee in partisan papers state ments that orders for goods are being given and accepted to be fulfilled if Mir. Taft is elected, but to be can AFr ag- nl certain factories are to be operated if MT. Taft succeeds, but to be closed {, if Bryan becomes president.
 ! It is plain to me that these things are simply partisan efforts to secure partisan success. I have been unable to find any such feeling among the ! business men with whom I am ac { quaintCd. and I do not believe it exists outside of perhaps a limited few who | permit their partisan prejudices tC ! overcome their business sense. There Iare republican as well as democratic 1 stockholders in thd manufacturing companies with which 1 am connected and l know they entertain no Suct ideas. One of our companies is large i ly increasing itsr plant and its mem l bers have no fear tlat business disaS i, ter will ensue in case Ar. Bryal [ should be elected.
 It appears to me that nothing coulC
 be more reprehensibIe than this plaI of political campaigning. It is plain ! ly an effort on the part of politician; to use business interests as cats
 paw to pull their political chestnut! out of the fire, and is reflection Oi the sagacity of business men to allow themselves to be used in this way
 It is simply an attempt on the par of scbeming politicians to stampede
Bisbee daily review., 1908-10-22
D|sLOYALT TEFFORT IF REPUBLICANS SETO SCARE THE COUNTRY |S MUCH
 RESENTED BY THE BUSINESS MEN

wire today that al a m eting of rep Tesentatiye farmers of Washington township, Marion county. Indiana, held today. the following resolutions were adopted. and it was also agreed to form an endless chain among the ia rmers Of the country.
 Where's. Tho Associated Press has sent out statement issued by r. ". Sharn,a .Ires:Gent of the Sharp!eA Separator Cun"any, of Westche-rcf, PCnrsyivaHia. saving that the novr Bryan is elected the SES-T'es wo~Es will close down, and,
 Whereas. Suci statements as this will intensity the present finanCiaI panic and will also tend to bring on if possible other and greater financial calamity; therefore,
 Be it resolved. That as farmers who have the good of our country at heart. We deeply deplore such unWarranted statements. and believing they are made for partisan purposes to inIimi date and influence voters, We herewith denounce all firms making this and similar announcements, as narrow and bigoted, and in these times as dis loyal to the best business interests of the nation. and inasmuch as the per sons and firms now resorting to these unfair and unpatriotic methods main tain their businesses by patronage of Democrats as well as Republicans. We condemn these methods as an insult to any Democratic patron which ought to be, and which We hope will be, resent ed.
 Resolved. That we hereby call upon the farmers of the nation. irrespective of party. who believe in fair play. to unite with us through their organiza- ton and as individuals iI crushing out this unwise and indisCreet spirit which would sacrifice the country's welfare for party success. (Signed) Albert
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Blue. chairman; Ross S. Ludlow, sec rstarv.
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Review Want Ads Bring Rpsurts
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voters and thus to coerce them into voting against their convictions.
 Such methods are not only repre- hensible from a general point of view,
 but they are also detrimental 10 busi- ness interests. They serve to bring on the identical business stagnatiOn against which the pretendsd warning is given. The first effect is to create distrust and apprehension during the campaign. A candidate for the presi. dency supposed to have a good snow of election is represented as danger GUS and an effort is made to prove that he is so regarded by the business world. This will depress business during the campaign. Then, suppose a candidate should happen to be elected in spite of this unfair oppoSl- ton. Would not every prophet of dis aster feel under obligations to make his prediction come true? What more effective plan could be devised to pro cure business depression?
 There is no warrant whatever for any such dtsreputable tactics. and [ do not believe these calamity-holwers will succeed in taeir purpose. MT. Bryan is well known all over the country as an able upright man. He is also patriotic and has had a wfd experience and if he is elected he will do everything possible for the good of the country. When the panic
 was at its worst last fall. instead of trying to make political capital out of 1t, as mers politician would nave
 done, he urged his friends not. only mi, fE.lV hraf al in f. al ' as a patiotic duty not to withdraw their deposits. This is simply one of many instances which might be cited to prove his devotion to Coun Itly. While We may not agree with everything favored by NIT. Bryan, there is certainly enough to give as surance that if elected he will make l a wise and safe president.
 Mr. Taft is doubtless a fine gentle | man and equally as devoted as Mr. | Bryan: and I am not saying anything
 derogatory to his ability or character,
 when I say that his election would create more doubt and uncertainty | than that of MT. Bryan. It is q well | known fact that the party supposedly supporting him is split into two diam ] critically opposite factions, and it will
 be impossible for him to carry out the policies of both. ] alsO b lieve that
 he would have been stronger had ne like Mir. Bryan, secured his nonnina' ton solely by his own merits and not las the representative of another. So
 far as I can ascertain, the American people do not take kindly to the idea
 Of "a president by proxy"
 I write this simply to raise my voics Iagainst what cynsiigr Te:"vsra -ible
 campaign methods.
 Chairman Mack was informed by
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Chairman Mack was informed by
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currant Dessert.

One box of red currants, one box of red rsspberries,, and two quarts of water boiled to pulp, then strain, sdd one small cupful of fine sago. pre- viously soaked in cold water for 15 minutes. boil until clear. sweeten to taste, eat cold with milk or cream