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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
The ORIGINAL 1ohouaansr.

The otter was the original tobogganer
and his slide the first of Its kind DELHI
erately chosen. Whence came his in
formation? l know not. Turn if you
can the leaves of natures wonderful
volume back to the opening chapters
Of animal life for information upon
this and countless other curious traits.
Maybe the primal otter saw cube of
Ice break from its parent glacier and
go sliding down II polished path to the
sea. He may have then tried the feat
himself under the notion that such
sliding was rare good fun for offers
Quien sabe? Wherever the otter may
have obtained his idea of sliding, he
has neither lost it nor improved upon
1t. He slides as his forbears did for
love of sliding, but he does not alto
gether depend upon snow and ice.
During summer earth slides serve well
enough, aud these will surely be found
on the banks of streams frequented by
0tters.-Outing
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Women's Dress and women's Homes.

Women's Dress and Women's Homes.
On morning walk an Engi,shwom-
an said to the writer in one of our
western cities especially given over
to the national passion for dress: amy
countrywon,an OF mine dressed as that
woman is. o! that, would be in her car
riage. She would return to Il substan-
tial home, HE Goor would be opened
by man III livery. every item of her
environment would match the elegance
of those furs, that frightfully eX-
pensive hat, that very smart broad
cloth walking suit whereas the
chances are you see I've been keeping
my eyes OPEN that she came in q
street car and will go home in one. She
lives either in tiny lodgings-I beg your
pardon, tlat-and Will open her front
door with a pass key, or else she
lives in one of the suburban towns in
very trumpery sort of little house
which does not in the least match
those furs or that hat. And slovell-
ly .'slavey' attends the door when she
rings for adnittance"-
"Or, what is much more likely, her
daughter or her mother" added the
American.-Anna A. Rogers in Allan,
tic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Telling Tales.

The teacher was giving them prac-
tice lesson in the art Of conversation,
and every little girl was expected to
tell Of some incident in her recent ex-
perience. In the class there was one
.ibashful little girl who finally was
induced to tell of IN experience she
had when the family were out riding:
I'VE were riding along. having nice
Itime," she said. when we saw another
horse and buggy coming very fast
And pretty soon the buggy ran into
J, something and was upset. and all the
people were thrown out. Then papa
,said: Good enough for them. l never
ifked those people very well anyhow :"
There was burst Of laughter in the
room. for every body knew who the PEG,
Isple IN the accident were.=C columbus
p1apatch. ]. -. 80. y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
A Turkish Waa.

Among the many anecdotes related
Of the old Turkish joker Nasir Eddin
Khodja is the following: Khodja went
one evening to the we'll to draw water.
and, looking down to the bottom, lie
saw the moon. Quickly he ran into his
house and got rope with hook at
tackled to the end Of 1t. This he low
cred into the well. The hook caught
fast on a stone. Khodja pulled des-
perately, the hook gave way and there
was the joker, fiat on his back, star
ing up into the sky. Upon my SOUL
he exclaimed, perceiving the moon, 81
have had bad fall, but have put
the moon back In its place."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Moments That Counted.

Bacon's fame is mainly due to books
written in his spare hours while he
was England's chancellor. Humboldts
days We're SO occupied with his bust
ness that he had to pursue his scien-
tific labors in the night or early morn
ing. Burns wrote his most beautiful
poems in his spare moments while
working on farm. Grote wrote his
History of Greece" during the odds
and ends Of time snatched from his
duty as banker. Moments are the
golden sands of time" If rightly used.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Deadly East Indian pueIa.

There are good deal of savagery and
stoical disregard of death left in the
east yet despite the advance of civili-
cation, and this extends to the SO called
sports Of the people. Thus among the
natives Of Baroda there obtains still a
kind Of gladiatorial display in the
shape of fearful fist fight wherein
the contestants wear c very formula
BILE cestus of steel studded with muir
derous spikes. The Enthusiastically
big, brawny, athletic men who have
been Infatuated for the occasion with
copious drafts Of opium in which hemp
is infused-enter the arena singing and
set to with deliberate intent to- KILL
one or both invariably succumbing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Special Announcement Regarding the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not affect
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug law as it contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and we rec
commend it as a safe remedy for
children and adults. Anders &
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

II beg your pardon, waiter" said a
traveller in railway restaurant "dld
you say that had twenty minutes to
wait or that it was twenty minutes
toS?"
II said naythur," answered the at
tendant. 81 said yez had twenty min.
utes to ate, an that's all yez had. Yer
trains gone now"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Life of Leisure.

There are still a few who are leisure
ly in their hours of freedom, hut .what
about the old life of leisureq 1t used
to be thought that such Il life was in
nocent and admirable and that good
fruit might come Of it. But nowadays
the man who does nothing but medi-
tate and observe and write n little is a
man condemned by the ordinary opin.
ion of society.-London Reader
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Grounds For Suspicion.

The artist came in and seated him
self with foreign and unaccustomed
mir, slight something of hauteur the
woman thought.
"AIy landlord" he began, "came to
me this morning and told me to have
anything l wanted done in the way of
Improvements in my apartments. He
told me to spare no expense"
The woman looked at him hard.
81 begin to suspect you," said she,
"of having paid your New York
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Ihe Same odd Mother.

"Now, jamie" said the schoolteacher,
"if there were only one pie for dessert
and there were five of you children and
papa and mamma to divide 1t among,
how large q piece would you get?"
"One-sixth," replied jamie promptly.
But there would be seven people
there, Jamie. Don't you know how
many times seven gees into one?"
"Yes'm, and know my mother
She'd say she wasn't hungry for pie
that day. I'd get h."-Youth's
Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Grass Eggs.

When a hen is made sick eating too
freely of grass she lays what are
known as grass eggs. Grass eggs
are poor stuff. They have an unpleas-
ant flavor, and the yolk wabbles
around in a weak and watery white
and is green and dull in color. The
term is one applied by Gamblers, who
discover while testing that there is a
pale greenish hue to the eggs and that
they are not at all CT the bright, fresh
color that we find in healthy eggs
Baltimore American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Fish Have No EyeIids.

Goldfish do not close their eyes ex-
cause they have no eyelids. There ex.
list in fishes no genuine eyelids, but in
some mackerel and sea mullep there
is Il transparent film over the anterior
surface of the eyeball, and in certain
sharks there is nictitating or wink.
ing membrane that is regulated by u
special muscle.-St. Nicholas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

A lady famed for her skill in cook
ing was entertaining number of her
friends at tea. Everything on the ia
BILE was much admired, but the excel
lence of the sponge cake was especial
ly the subject of remark.
"Oh," exclaimed one of the guests, at
is so beautifully soft and light! Do tell
me where you got the recipe!'
II am very glad" replied the hostess,
that you find 1t so soft and light. I
made 1t out of my own head."-Illus.
trated Bits
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
bod qina His Friends.

The following advertisement recent
~ appeared IN one Of the English colo.
NAL newspapers:
Games Saveall begs to notify that
he has started business on his own ac-
count as an up to date restaurant and
hopes that his many friends will jolly
well stop away and give him q
rhance."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

Young College Woman interested in
politics)-The office should seek the
man. Grandma Crather deaf,-I know
that's what girls think nowadays, but
In my time it was considered very un.
ladylike.-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
What He Wanted.

A very haldheaded man went into
the barber shop in the American House
in our town and, Pumping himself
down in the chair, said:
Hair CUT
Ed, the barber, looked at him mo-
ment and replied:
"Why, man, you don't need no hair
cut. What you want is shine."-
Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Joys of Absence.

"Aren't you awfully lonesome with
out George?"
II haven't time to be. spend the
mornings reading his letters and the
afternoons answering them."-Brook.
lYn Life
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

Mrs. Wigwag-How is your husband,
Aunt Mandy? Aunt Mandy-Porely,
ma'am. He was gittin' along all right,
but now de doctah done say he got de
.onvalescence.-Phila Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

Peggy-Now. will you listen to me
while tell YOU the plain truth, Reg
gy? Reggy-Fm all ears, Peggy. Peg
gy-Thats just what | was going to
say, only should have put it differ
tly.-Ilustrated Bits,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Inflated.

Artist Indicating an exquisite ma.
rine view)-This picture is valued at
$4,000. Stockbroker = Well, Well!
There's lot OF water in it, isn't there3
Spokane Sportsman Review,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Tho Two Views.

Say, pa, what's the difference be-
tween an optimist and u pessimistP
''An optimist, Johnnie. thinks the
times are ripe; a pesslmlst thinks they
are rotten."-Harper's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

ut was custom in the printing Of
fee to suspend a leather medal by a
leather boot lace round the neck of the
man who had achieved the prize betise
of the year. 1t was somewhere about
midsummer at this time, but it was
instantly unanimously resolved that
nothing better than this would or
could be done by anybody. and the
medal was presented at once"-West-
minister Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Breaking tier In.

Geraldine-I want you to understand
before marry You that l believe in
the equality of the sexes. Gerald-All
right. l was intending to give the min
lster two guineas, so you'd better hand
bver one.-Illustrated Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

Doyou have backache or stitch
in the side occasionally, and some
times do you feel all tired out, with
out ambition and without energy? If
so, your kidneys are out of order.
Take DeWitts Kidney and Bladder
pills. They promptly relieve back
ache, weak back inflammation of the
bladder and weak kidneys. Sold by
all Druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

"Cubbison says it costs him a quar-.
Ter every time he goes to church,
II have never seen him contribute a
cent"
"He has to get his trousers pressed"
-Harpers Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
No Room.

Scribbler-My new novel is entitled
What I Told My Wife" Ruyter--
Why don't you call it, what l Didn't
Tell My Wife," Scribbler-P Publish
ers limited me to one volume-Ex-
change.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
The Converse.

els success n crime?"
II would not say that" answered the
conservative citizen, "but must state
that crime seems to be success in
some quarters. Philadelphia Bulletin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

Disturbed the Congregation.
The person who disturbed the
congregation last Sunday by contin-
ually coughing is requested to buy
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar.
Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Manchester. Iowa.

1t fills the arteries with rich, red
blood, and makes new flesh, and
healthy men, women and children.
Nothing can take its place; no rem
edy has done as much good as Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. Soc,
Tea or Tablets. r. A. Denton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
optimi.t and Pessimist.

allow are the meals at your hotel7"
"Pretty good"
'.rhat means pretty bad, ehg-Ex.
change.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

KoDoL for Dyspepsia and Indi-
gestion is the result of scientific
combination Of natural digestants
with vegetable acids and contains
the same juices found in healthy
stomach. 1t is the best remedy
known today for dyspepsia, indiges-
ton and all troubles arising from
disordered stomach. Take KODOL
today. 1t is pleasant prompt and
thorough. Sold by all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

ONE WAY CoLONIsT RATES
To west and north west California
points and Mexico City, Mexico, via
|. G. r. r. These rates are about fif-
teen dollars lower than the regular
second class rates. Tickets on sale
March let to April S0th inclusive and
September LIST to October 3lst inclusive.
For further particulars and for rates to
other intermediate points apply to the
undersigned 81. G. PIERCE, Agt.
6tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Sour
Stomach

No appetite. loss Of strength, nervous
ssss. headache. constipation, bad breath.
general debility. sour fisings. and catarrh
kodol relieves Indigestion. This new discov-
osy represents the natural Juices Of diees-
don q they exist In healthy stomach,
combined With the greatest known tonic
and seeonstrucdve properties. Kodol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia. but this famous remedy
helps all stomach troubles by cleansing,
purifying, .sweetening and strengthening
The mucous membranes lining the stomach.
NJ. 3 8 Ban q Rsvsnswood, W. Va. says:-
vas troubled with sour stomach for twenty year,.
Rodol cured ne md We aSo now using Il n min
foi oAcxAoRR..wRAk klpnRys
TAY
ps.ssrsa ~ I. o.DsMrr = co.. ohIeass
ALL DRueaisTa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

Self forgetfulness In love for others
has foremost place in the ideal char.
.acter and represents the true end of
humanity.-Peabody.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Cheap jag.

Cheap Jag.
"He was intoxicatedNwith her beau
ty."
'That must have just suited him."
"Yes; 1t didn't cost any money!
PittsburR Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

1t is indeed desirable thing to be
well descended, but the glory belongs
to our Plutarch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
D. Nlilt sl.Iaal,,,,,.

The Regular and Reliable Ehi-
.cago Specialist, who has visited
Manchester, every month since
1901, will be at the Clarence
House,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01

vlIcs permuncntY III. Easel ,rs maersSEe
'nd sends 10 incurable home without taking |;
&c from them. This Is why he continues Iii.
isits year after: while other doctors havt
or is an eminen.'v successful specialize In al
nronio diseases, proven by. the many cure:
,itecteG In chronic cases when ! ve baffied TIT
Kill Of all other physicians. His hospital ex
'erience and extensive prc rt'ce have made bin
opcnilcient that he can name and tocat, a uls
ase III a few minutes.
Treats al a.-able c.ses Of Catarrh.. Nose
;hroat and Lung, DISEASES Eye and Lar
ism, Paralysis, Neur aloia, Nervous end Hear
diseases, Blood S.:in d Eases, Epilepsy
rights Disease Cor sumpticl In carly
tagn; diseases OF thellaoder ana Female u, ,ans
liquor and Tobacco habit. StammertDs cured
md sure methods to prevent It's recurrence given
never failing remedy for Big Neck.
PILES, FlSTuLAi- an RUPTURE. grarsn
eed cured without detention from business
special attention given to all Surgical
asses, and NIL diseases of the Ey... Ear
Nose and Throat.
Glasses fitted and guaranteed. Grahuiateo
Ids. Cataract. Cross Eyes Strengthened without
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-01
Tuesday, Jan. z

Zone day only and return once
every % days. Office hours 8 a
N. to $50 p. m.
Independence, Gedney Hotel, Wednes-
day, Jan. 8
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-18
WASHINGTON SATISFIED
JAPAN WILL STAND PAI

Washington Nov. Marked i'm
crest was shown today. among diplu.
mats particularly, over the proposed
rcstatomont of the position of th,
United States ana Japan resardiuu
their attitude toward China. They
say the intentions of both countries
in this matter are wen known. the
Omitted states having declared that 10
intended To- respect the territorial iu-
tegrity Of the country and pledged ii-
self to "opon door" Japan having
given her assent to the latter idea
ana only very recently having signed
n convention with Russia looking 10
the maintenance of the status quo Boa
eastern Asia.
The question naturally was asked
why should Japan desire such q roe
statement regarding her position 40
the same time. her frankmess in thc
matter was commended. Much. il was
admitted. might bc gained by surh ID
step. especially should Development
in China arising out of the Now order
Of things make IL necessary flr any
of the nations. for the sake oI pro-
t"eting its interests to use tH. mIII-
tary or naval forces in the event lhHt
am uprising should occur Tho prop
osition has been looked upon by tho
United States as friendly and cour-
teous suggestion ON the part of Japan
and 81 is presumed VIII De- made effc'-
tive by formal exchange of notes. no
treaty being necessary. This VIII i'm
sure the most complete harmony OF
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-18

tcrstate Commerce Commissioners
Clark, Commissioner Of Labor Neill;
Forester Pinchot; Henry j. Stinson,
United states attorney; Warren S,
stone grand chief Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers; j J. Hanna
han. grand master Brotherhood Lo-
comotivc Firemeu, + H. Morrissey.
grand master Railway Trainmen; r.
j Dolan, general secretary ry-reusurcr
International Brotherhood of Steam
shovel and prcdgemen; a l.. Faulk-
ncr, president Of the National Win
dow Glass Workers. David Mackay,
president Building Trades organiza-
tiun. j. j Towers, secretary treas
mcr New York state council Of car
pentcrs c. W. Alger. attorney for la-
hor unions, and writer on labor sub
iccts, Edward j GavcEan, attorney
for labor unions, Il. =. Bell attorney
for labor unions, New York James
h. Reynolds and Charles II Sherrlll
attorneys Or Lyman Abbott of the
Outlook Lawrence S Abbott of the
Outlook. and Ernest II Abbott OF the
outlook
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-18

London, Nov 17.-The British atti-
tude toward the new rule in China
IS one Of hopeful expectancy 1t is
recognized that the empires future
progress depends upon what person
Dr faction secures control of the new
administration, The real management
Of affairs, IL is believed, probably win
como into older hands than Prince
huns. lie is considered progressive
~ inclined but is young and uneNpcr-
fenced. Those best acquainted with
China hope that Yuan Shi Nai Will
be the power behind the throne.
Among commercial houses having
'hinese interests it is period OF
,nXiety lest the reformcrs or Chinese
'evolutionists could consider the time
"ipe for rising against the M1uchu dy-
nasty but the general feeling here is
optimistic.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-18
Foreign Legations at Pekin
Agree That Their Chinese
MajeStieS Died from Natural
Causes,
WASHINGTON VIEWS
CONDITIONS CALMLY
Sees Little Cause for Alarm in|
Diplomatic Situationi En-
gIiSh Trade Interests Uneasy
as to the Result,


| Pckin, Nov. IL Nothing has do
| vcloped in Pckin today to substauti-
ate the report that either the cm-
peror of China or the doWager cm-
press was poisoned or otherwise were
the victims of foul play All the for
eign legations here agree that the om-
peror died natural death Opinion
varies however, regarding the end Of
the doWager empress but all the de
ductiOns in her case are negligible
and in no sense related to the source
whence have come the circumstantial
details of the passing away of their
majesties.
The police succeeded today in put
ting "A stop to the runs on the native
banks in this city that begun yestcr-
day The institutions are now in the
hands of the authorities. Fourteen
Of them have closed the government
contract ana business has been tenn
porarily suspended Complete tram
guilty rcigns in the city and gem
darmcs ana sentries are patrollng the
streets -Four thousand soldiers are
-etaiped on duty surrounding the pal
ace. Pu VI the heir presumptiVo and
Prince Chun, the regent. come to the
palace daily. The regent is in con-
slant conference with the members
Of the grand council
Tho victory OF the reform element
and the fact that reform influences
ire well represented in the new rcsi-
me have alarmed the Manchu organi-
cations and Manchu influence and
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-18
|NDEPEN Mt
MEN ASK FREE:
SUGAR
URGE THAT TARIFF
HELPS TRUST ALONE
Swink of Colorado, Appears
Before House Committee in
Defense of Tariff and the
Beet Industry


AZ journal hnPFlui fanHrd
,,--..,.~.,,', y. -rt,t a.
opinions '"at ma" p''" ca '7''" ~
Secretary Wright in favor OF iree
trade with the philippines for tobacco
... ,t,,. .,.,,.,,... 81, prcsid,,,f-
eject Ia't was ''c i'V'''
lief among those present III the ways
and means committee room OF lhe
house today at the hearing ON the su-
gar schedule Of the tariff. Secretary
Wrights familiarity with the situa-
tion in the American Asiallc lhsuiar
possessions leads to the belief that nc
viii disclose some interesting facts
when ne appears before the committee
later.
Edwin f. Atkins, of Boston, a large
sugar plantation owner Ia Cuba, told
the committee today that the reel
procity treaty with cuba by winch the
differentlal i'm the sugar duties. ex-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-18

Havana. Nov l7.-It Is reported
here that President-olcct TAFT win
visit Havana to attend the inaugura-
tion Of General Jose Miguel Gomez ON
January %, as president of Cuba.