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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-03
A Book Accident.

When NJ. Henri, n quaint and shabby
miser of threescore and ten, died in
Paris some time ago. the closest search
for treasure revealed nothing more val
liable than two shelves of dingy look
ing books, which We're sold with his
few sticks of furniture, to pay his fu-
neral expenses. When the buyer of the
books examined his purchase he discov-
cred to his amazement two volumes of
rare Enthusiastically unique In the
whole history of books-every page in
each of them consisting of five pound
sterling note of the Bank of England.
In all there We're $50 pages, neat &C.
cideut OF S2O.5OO.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-03

AtS'ttSOo't.
took backward step: then he jerkcd
his hand from the others grasp aud
turned to Mr.. Renwyck.
"Er-bless my SOUL" he spluttered.
sis this the-eh:"
THE Earl of Croyland, of course"
answered Mr.. Renwyck. striving to
control his growing Impotence at all
these Interruptions.
"Of COURSE" said Richard solemnly.
Didn't yon just recognize me your
self?'
Fellow! Chap! This isn't the Earl
of Croyland. Mr. Renwyck. He's an
impostor. sir. You are being grossly
deceived"
If a lyddite shell had been exploded
on the lawn of Restmore it could not
have created more profound sensa.
ton. There were several startling ey
carnations. short and sharp, then a
sudden silence. which finally the farm
er broke.
DOG my cats!" he roared exultantly
Come into the house." said Mr.
Renwyck sternly, all of you. Well
sift this matter to the Bottom.''
The assemblage which gathered in
the large wide hall was indeed mix
ed collection. Besides the naughty
Miss Schernerly and the dismal Mr.
Van der Awe. there We're one wonder
ing English gentleman. two detectives.
Il constable, several more or less ter
ritied servants, Il farmer. an automo-
bile agent, Il lawyer. a financier and
scapegoat. This is not counting Mrs.
Renwyck, who found herself in a
frightened state of agitation which
Miss Schermerly could not soothe. nor
Miss Chittendon, who was worse Off:
nor Miss Renwyck. nor Miss Sempton,
who was displaying her ripping" fig
ure from Il point of vantage on the
stairs between the other two.
Now said Mr. Renwyck, facing the
scapegoat in the center of the hall
now, sir, pray be good enough to
give an account of yourself"
What would you like to know first"
asked Richard in an eyasperatingly
level voice.
Are you an Englishman?"
IAN Englishman! Well, rather not"
sneered the ambassador.
mo. thank Godi" came the fervid
answer. IAN American and proud Of
it,.
Sir Rodney's face famed redder than
before. So did Miss Harriet's. but hers
from very different cause,
"Oh. ! say interposed the ambas-
sador.
"Him English" laughed the farmer
"Gosh"'
II knew there was something wrong"
began Miss Schermerly in malicious
triumph. Il always thought his man
ners had not the repose that
"Silence" commanded Mr.. Renwyck.
glaring about him savagely. Then he
turned once more to Richard. You
have imposed on my hospitality. sir.
Who are youW
Now. whom do you think am?"
asked the Texan. with a most engag.
ing smile.
There was silence for moment;
then Miss Sempton spoke:
Pardon me. Mr.. Renwyck. but
think can supply that information.
He is-or says he is-Peter Wilson.
chauffeur for the Layton Motor com
pany. He learned to drive car on IL
hroncho"
ION broncho~ exclaimed Miss Har-
riet. to whom an Illumination was
dawning.
"He isn't" spoke up Mr. Parker
promptly, asking your pardon, ma'am,
for contladicting lady. l belong TIC
the Layton Motor company, and new.
er laid eyes on this man before In my
lifc."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-03
A Snow Hurricane,

The Duran, or snow hurricane of the
Pamirs, is meteorological phenome-
non of great interest. Even in mid
summer the temperature during a
snow Duran frequently falls to IA de-
grees f., while in one winter 1t dropped
to 45 degrees below zero at the end of
January. The Duran comes with star
Ting snddenness, the atmosphere grow
Ing dark with whirling snowtiakes
where scarcely a minute before the
sky was perfectly clear
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-03

He seized her, drew her to him and
deliberately struck her She made no
sound. Again and yet again the brute
repeated the blow. and still she gave
no sign of suffering. but when. with
rapidly growing anger, he struck her
for the fourth time she shrieked aloud,
and her head flew off. She was only a
Match.- Bohemian Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-03

Robert Louis Stevenson once took an
eccentric acquaintance Of his to hear
Sir Charles Halle play the piano at st.
James hall. London. Sir Charles was
a musician OF. the most correct and
severe British type. though German
by birth. After the concert was over
they walked as far us the Marble arch.
neither having spoken. Arrived there.
the friend stopped and delivered him
self thus: "The manner of the elderly
statesman Mt the piano was somewhat
austere and chilling" And then they
walked on.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-03
A Hard Stunt.

Mamma-Good gracious. George!
What is the matter with Freddie
Jones? Is the child having fit?
Georgia No. mamma. You know Fred
die shutters. and we bet he couldn't say
"ultltudinosity" before Robbie ran
twice around the block Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-03

A farmer who took much pride in
the looks of his fattenlng pigs cnce
purchased IL pair from 4 neighbor.
Upon delivery at the usual age Of
eight weeks they seemed to him rather
small.
Eying them obviously. he remarked
dryly. Guess | had better keep the
cat shut up for few days"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-03
II couIdn,t Re

Denham-I wish you would talk Eng
fish to the baby Mrs. Denham-Do
you think my baby English is any
worse tllnn your baseball English?-
Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-03
Wrona WAY Around.

Mr.. Purslington says he believes Al
man should pay as he goes"
Judging from the way he gets in
debt. he must he accustomed to travel.
Ing backward Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-03

a man who lie in perfect health, 60 he
can do an honest day y work when neces-
ssry, has much for which he should ba
thankful. MIR. L. 9. Rodgers, of
Branchtop, Pa, writes that he wap not
only unable to work, but he couldn't
st0op to tie his own shoes. Six bottles
of Foiey's Kidney Cure made q rev
man Of him. He says, Success 10 Fol-
ey's Kidney Cure.'
Anders s. Phillips
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28
He has it many times he didn't get cry scared

ourselves and cur conditions when
we can not change them. Many ?
woman patterns after another whose
purse is larger and whose circum-
stances arc widely different and is
unhappy because she can not cope
With her. Happiness does not
come from the possession of many
things but in the right use Of VIVA.
we have whether much or little and
in contentment, and to try to keep
up with banker Browns wife when
your circum stances compel you to
live on small income would be
absurd and foolish and would bring
misery and iuia to the home
Kansas Farmer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28
LlVINCS AND.
LlVINCS

care ysu able to supper, her IN
the style to which she was accus-
tomeo?" is question popularity SUI
posed 10 figure in The interview T.
tween thu prospective bridegro m
and the father. .n-law to-be, while
the young woman waits III the par-
lor for the answer. In divorce
cases the divoTcee Is commo4 y
awarded alimony in propor(iln tc
her husbands wealth, that there
may be no unpleasant departure
from her habiis of life. We have
come to regard these things as que
matter OF course. The question
with the father is not, "Can u
support aer2" but "cal you sap
port her as well as l have~ And
tle trial judge doles out the allmony
with ous eye on he statutes aad
the q her on Biadstreet report.
lis a question If keeping up The
pace. But New YORK bankrupt
millionaire crowds toe limit in his
demand that he be permitted to re.
tain assets yielding an annual in
come Of $50, 200 year. conrend-
ing thai penny less would reduce
aim 10 state of hamlAaiins pow
erJy. Doubtless some Of his credit.
ors would feel rich with an income
Of S., 600 year; but they are use,.
10 getting along with less, So il
doesn't matter. For the poor man
alf aYs to remain poor Is 10 conform
t. weil-Jrdc-cd state OF affairs;
f'f him 10 become suddenly uca is
to arouse suspiciou; bat for the rich
maa 70 become suddenly poor is a
calamity. The man VINO mas "seen
better days" invariably is pessi-
mist. The question of what con-
stitutes a living cannot be answered
in fewer than 5o,o words, but
Mr.. Doo'ey gives an hiking Of the
subject when he says that the poor
man reduced from three meals %
one meal a day suffers less than the
mili'naire who Is forced 10 p {
win all save TWO Qt his omobi.esJ
st. Joe News. Press.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28
INDIVIDUALLY

One of the charms of nature is
its ever varying scenes, lack of
same.ess, and the differing OF one
thing from another. Tae clCsest
observer is unable to fad oven one
leaf just like another. How stupid
It would be if all our trees were
I've oaks, though they are beanti-
full trees. How wearisomc it would
be if Gll our flowers were roses or
pjnks or dahlias. The Maker Of
heav II and earth is all wise an !
His tandlwoik shows forth Fl Is
wisdom. Humanity differs one
from another in feature, farm and
characteristics and this difference
is called individuality. Each i'll
dividually is maae after pattcn.
Each one mus. live his own life,
think his own thoughts in his own
peculiar way and not try to be some
one else or become soured and un-
happy because he is not like some
one else. If you are only acommon
plant, be the best of the kiad.
Many persons make failure of
life and spoil its beauty by trying
to be some one else, or by acting
like another whom they admire.
Sometimes we hear persons re-
pining because they are not talented
or pretty like this one or that. 1t
is a waste of time and energy to de
so for one can not make ones hair
black or white nor ad d one cubit to
ones statute. Instead of trying to
be like Mrs. A., who is so clever,
aEd who by her wit and humsr en-
tertaiRed her friend so delightfully."-,
let us examine ourselves and fad il
what peculiar characteristic we ex
eel, or wherein lies our charm.
Perhaps we can not be witty or
humorous, and if we should try we
would make fat failure, anS our
jokes would fall fiat, but we can be
dignfed and gracious, which is just
as charming and better for every
day use. We may envy our friend
who is a fine talker. We can at
least be an interested aud apprecia-
tive listener, which is rare and If al!
were takers it would be bad state
of affairs.
1t is well to be con;ented with
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28

John Roe and family will start
for Wyoming Saturday. John has
bonght large tract of iIrigsted
latd in = fertile valley of that
country and will engage in farming.
Mr.. Fells, cashier of the First
Nasional bank viii accompany him
as his hired man. Wouldn't It be
fun TO see those two old farmers
pailing the c. ws, ,.slopping the pigs
and riong their ploN horses out to
the field before sun up in the morn
ing. john and his estimable wife
have lived all their lives in Neosho
county. They are very popula,
and their friends are of the most
loyal. 1t is with sincere regret
that we part with them. Yet we
think the move is good one. We
juin with their multitude of friend 5
in wishing them all manner of pro-
perity and success in that new
country.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28
WHAT KANSAS OWES
TO V. R. STUBBS

"Il is conceded in Kansas poll
tics, even by his enemies, that but
for Stubbs there would be no pri-
mary law. Also it is con ceded tha;
IL Stubbs had not announced his
gubernatorial cannidacy, he could
have defeated Chester | Long for
the Senate. 1t is known that for
years Stubs has desired to go "a
the United States Senate. And it
is apparent that in refusing to run
against Long as -sided contest,
Stubbs has foregope his life's ambi-
tion that he might stand on guard
in Kansas against the encroach =
ments of the Kansas Republican
machine and that he might do his
part here at home to secure good
government in this state. Every
one knows that the Govern orship is
a thankless, heart breaking task.
1t is obvious That it has no charms
for Subbs, but that he goes to the
Office as a solder goes to his duty,
az a gentleman goes to disagree
able task. He is the oBly man who
can carry Kansas for the Republi-
can party this year, and he believes
that his party's success is create
than his personal triumph.
Kansas has new type of politi-
clan in Stupbs--an efficient man, a
progressive man, an uaselfsh man.
No other Kansas politician caE
match his record for things done,
things promised, and thing sacri-
feed. He has his faults, but gr eed
and duplicity are not among those
faults. His entrance into State
politics has put Kansas politics on a
higher plane. The question now at
stake in Kansas Republicanism are
no longer questions of patronage,
but questions of principles. For
this Kansas owes w. r. Stubbs.
He has made all his fights for plat
forms and for their enactment into
laws and for the first time in Kan
sas history, principles are ahead Of
patronage. 1t is remarkable re-.
vslution to accomplish in a State
dominated by a machine like Longs.
Yet Stubbs has done it.
kansas owes more to Stubbs
than to any other Kansan today,
and will give him only hcartbreak
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28

Soms ot the Islsoaus are taking
on SHOP men white others ar. dis.
Charging them. This matter will
sooR adjust itself to the needs
of ths various roads. A live
railroad is not going to cripple itsef
very long by maintaiaing sn INSULT
eient force even if the two cent rate
doespTevail.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28

essary for the government to ac
qulre by a system of purchase and
condemnation proceedings posses
sion of the coal fields that have al
ready passed INTO the hands of the
railroads. Every effort should be
made to avoid such policy, but
the present monopoly of the fuel
supply by the railroads is dahger'
Gus to the public welfare. The price
of practically every ton of coal that
is consumed throughout this broad
land is fixed by the railroads, and
the cost of mining and transporting
to the consumer has little to do
with the price that is charged. The
monopoly of fnel is almost as dan
gerous to the public as weuld be a
monopoly of bread.
| believe that the powers of the
interstate commerce commission
should be further enlarged. Ii
should be authorized to correct
manifest abuses i'll freight rates,
though they have only an indirect
bearing en- the case which it may
have under consideration. Provis-
son should be made for tse commits
sion to ascertain the cost and value
of the railways of the country, fcr
the purpose of providing basis fer
rate making. 1t ought to have
authority not only to examine in
detail the books and business tram
sactions of the railroads, but also
to require them to make public
statements showing their receipts
and expenditures and their resour-
ces and Indebtedness. Such state
ments should be similar in char
acter to those required of national
banks.
The authority of the state over
iatrastate commerce should not be
disturbed
am progressive republican and
In the politics of the country stand
with Roosevelt, Taft, L2Folle!te
and Hughes, and the ideas they ie
present.
If elected, my course on all legis-
lative matters will be in thorough
accord with the policies that have
characterized the administration Of
President Roosevelt, and it will be
my highest ambition to serve my
country with energy and unwavst-
ing devotion to the public inie.ts'.
l earnestly solicit the support Of ali
who arc in sympathy
with the above policies and pur-
poses.
J. L Bristow.
The above encouragement has ia
It the true ring eff the statemel
rather than that of the ring polil-
cian.
Mr.. Bristow has been tried in
public place and was ever found
Wiling aud ready to do his duty |
without fear or favor. He seems to |
De just about the right kind of a
nan to meet the exigencies of the
imes and do the will of the people
n their effort to throw off the yoke
If the machine politician, which
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28

The Santa Fe is still lndulgiog Ia
the good work of retreAching. TIL,
ty one employees were disch argcd
at Emporla, recently. How won
derfully ex,ravagant this company
must have been the last few years.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28

with his Governorsh;p and chance
to do his duty and make enemies,
in fighting the peoples battl es. =
Emporia Gazette.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28

Some talk is being INDUCED ir
about converting the lair grounds
into general amusement park.
This would be nice but we fear the
city is not yet large enough 10 make
the thing pay.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28

Miss Lena Mecuu the seventes n
year old daughter of Mr.. Meoum ,i
carlton, died of brain fever. Tue,
day night. She was a student ia til
carlton school and would nav,
graduated this spring.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28

-Four hundred and eighty-five new
operators are TO be installed on The
Santa Fs, Mar. Ist TO comply with
the new federal o-hour law.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28

they have worn so long. Mr.. BuS.
Tow Is not a corporation mau anu is
not and will not be supported by
the corporations of the state.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-28

Crevislon, the lola murderer,
was sentenced to the pen for life.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-26
STUDIED BEER MAKING.
Walla Walla Brewers Ready TO Sup
ply Prohibition Territory.

Charles Geiser foreman of the Betz
Brewery, and Waldmar Stockder, fore
man of the Stahl Brewery. returned
yesterday afternoon from Chicago.
where they had been taking a week S
course IN the fermentology institute
which teaches the art of making the
new temperance drink. says the Walla
Walla Union. "Near-Beer," destined
to become the prevailing beverage in
those communities where the "lid" has
been put on.
Mr.. Geiser and Mr.. Stockdar have
ordered the special machinery neces-
sary to the manufacture of the new
beverage, and as soon as ii has arrived
and has been installed. the new drink
will be brewed and exported to Oregon
points. 1t is thought that it will be
several weeks before the manufacture
OF "Near-Beer" can be taken up in
Walla Walla.
The gentlemen brought with them
from Chicago a number Of bottles of
the new beer, and much interest was
manifested by people of this city when
samples were passed out last night.
The 'Near-Beer" is as near like lager
beer as anything can be, with the one
exception that the percentage of alco-
hol contained in the former is much
less than IN the latter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-26
OLDEST CARRIER DEAD.
Samuel l.. Swisher OF Albany Passed
Away,

Samuel L. Swisher, the Oldest rural
mail carrier in the United States,
died at his home in this city this
morning, after an illness of several
months, says an item from Albany,
Oregon.
He was rs years old and was born
December 16, 1888, in Franklin coun-
ty, Ohio. He was a schoolmate of
two men who afterwards became Sec
retaries of state Of the United States
He was a graduate of Brown univer-
sity, Providence, R. l., in a class not
ed for distinguished men and was
himself a brilliant scholar.
While a student at Brown he was
intimately associated with Richard
Olney, secretary of state under Cleve-
land, and John Hay, who held a like
position in McKinley's cabinet. He
was in school three years with these
men. Olney graduated in SO, Swish
er in 81 and Hay in '5S.
After graduation he was instruc-
tor in Illinois schools In rs he be-
came head master of the cavalry de-
pot at jefferson Barracks. Mo- re-
naming till 1888. He came to Ore
gon seven years ago, took the exam
ination for rural mail carrier and was
assigned to route 3. which he has
carried since 1908. He is survived by
widow, two brothers and a sister.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-26
BIG CROP OF GRAPES.
lewiston Clarkston District Will Yield
Well

Indications point to a heavy yield of
grapes this fall, as the vines are heavy
with blooms and conditions are better
than usual, says a Lewiston item.
Though the crop at the present time
is two weeks late, the harvest will not
b. delayed unless unfavorable weather
continues. Since European varieties
have been introduced in the valley
Lewiston has been famous for its table
grapes, which rival the best California
product
Grapes are grown here for wine ma
king and table use. Robert Schleischer
has the finest vineyard in the state and
his European table grapes command
the highest market price. Charles f.
Schaeffer of Charleston grows more
wine grapes and produces more wine
than any one in the valley, but his
exotic varieties are not numerous.
Mr.. Schleischer will harvest not less
than 10 tons and 1t is entirely prob
able that his vineyard will produce
100 tons. Mr.. Schaeffer will harvest
about the same quantity, but it is a
question Of short time until he will
grow several hundred TONS as he has
40 acres in vines that will come into
full bearing in another year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-26
PARTIAL ECLIPSE SUNDAY.
Suns Face VIII Be Obscured b
Shadow 6:20 to 1852 a. m.

There will be a partial eclipse of
the sun on the morning of June 2S.
1t will take place in this state in the
morning from 6:20 to 1852 o'clock.
The eclipse will assume various
shapes as it is viewed from different
parts of the globe. Here about one
third Of the surface Of the sun will
be obscured. The moon passes be-
tween the earth and the sun and eats
out a large circular piece Of its brill
lance. In other parts Of the country
the phenomenon will take the shape
Of a rink eclipse. In other words,
the moon will come in exact line be-
tween the earth and the sun, obscur-
ing the whole Of the orb except the
rim. which will shine out in a per-
feet ring Of light.
When the moon is closer to the
earth 1t blackens the visage entirely
and temporarily hands a pail over the
earth. At present it Is too far away
to intercept the whole of the suns
rays
The ring will not be visible in this
state but the simple eclipse will be
worth seeing.