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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Ancient Fashion l.raon.

The language of the fashion plate
and the woInan's paper is sufficiently
appalling to the mere man even iii
these days of emancipated aud. we
may presume, more grammatical wom-
anhood; but, according to an extract
from IL fashion journal of 1857, the jar
gon Of those days was even more as
founding. This is how the paper de-
scribed the dress of certain Mile. d.
at the opera:
"She appeared in n dress of .stifed
sighs.' ornamcnted with 'supertluous
regrets the bodice cut in a perfect
candor' point and trimmed with lin
discreet complaints Her hair was
dressed in sustained sentiments with
headdress of sustained conquest
ornamented with several .fiyaways'
and 'dOwncast eye ribbons, and her
collar was 'beggar on horseback color
No doubt all these marvellous terms
conveyed some meaning to the fash
ionable woman of the days when
French society danced on the edge of
the volcano Of 1880, but to their de-
scendants of today they have ALSO
lutely no meaning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
!: Flintv Plant Covers.

When Sir Humphry Davy. was boy
about sixteen, a little girl % me to him
In great. excitement:
"Humphrr. do tell me my these two
pieces Of cane make tiny spark of
light when rub them ta..et.er?"
Humphrey was Il stu,!ous boy, who
spent hours in thinking. out scientific
problems. He rattcd the ohild's curly
head and said:
81 do not know, dear. Let lis see II
they really do make a light. and then
we will try to find out WHY
Humphrey soon found that the little
girl was right The pieces of cane if
rubbed together quickly did give IL
tiny light. Then he set to work, to find
out the reason, and after some time.
thanks to the observing powers of his
little friend and his own Kindness to
her in not impatiently telling her not
to worry" as SO many might have
done, Humphrey Davy made tile first
of his interesting discoveries. Every
reed, cane and grass has an outer skin
Of fiinty stuff, which protects the in
side from insects and also helps the
frail looking leaves to stand upright.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Tho Midget Snakes.

II see by your paper" says CORE
spondent, that you want to find n man
who can tell snake story with the
sound Of originality to 1t. Here it Is:
Nearly forty years ago in the woods of
Indiana captured three snakes, each
less than three and one fourth inches
in length, combined length of less
than ten inches, n little longer and a
little larger In the middle than an old
fashioned wool darning needle. AL
though these snakes We're so small they
would crawl around with their heads
up and dart out their tongues like
larger snakes. put these reptiles in
an eight ounce bottle, and they had
plenty Of room to crawl around on the
bottom of it without crowding. These
were not the kind of snakes generally
seen in bottles, but genuine snakes.
Among those who saw them was a
minister of the gospel, and he had not
been taking anything to make him see
snakes ether -Emporia Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
shs Lost Hsr Shoe.

While In Samoa Robert Louis Steven
son and his wife In great measure
did as the Romans did-that Is to say,
as the Samoans did. 1t was Louis
custom to lie abed late of morning
and spend the remainder of the time
under tree on the hill clad in light
pajamas, the dress of the native Ka-
naka. With his wife 1t was the same.
Stays We're unknown to her and n curl
ing iron n dim recollection of shady
past. 1t was while Stevenson and his
wife We're living at Apla, in Samoa,
that Mr.. Haywood was appointed con-
sui there for this cona1S. Shortly
after his arrival III the country he ar
ranged for Il reception to the English,
German and Arserican residents of the
country that they might meet him in
his official capacity and lie them as
"citizens of Samoa" OF course an IN
vitation was sent Robert Louis Steven
son and his wife. Two days before the
date Of the function Mr.. Haywood wa.,
surprised to receive Il note from Mr..
Stevenson sent by courier. The notc
read MS follows:
Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson and Rob-
ert Louis Stevenson accept Consul Hey
woods invitation with pleasure and as
sure him that they will be present on the
evening of the 23d IL by that time Mrs
Stevenson finds her other shoe. Ever
thine. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23

A French journal bus been looking
into the question Of how different races
express the colloQuialism How do you
do?" and presents some curious exam
pies. The Koreans, for instance, do
not give or imply any oftense when
they greet each other with the remark,
You do look old" Persians say, MAY
Allah preserve your beard and cover
1t with benedictions." Among tribe
Of Fill islanders the correct form Of
salutation is to pull ones ear. A Caro-
line islander kneels before his friend,
whose foot lie grasps and slaps himself
vigorously in the face with 1t. In the
Sudan traveller was addressed by a
native chief as Mighty sun" the said
chief finishing up with GLORY to thee,
o splendid mOon." the remark being
acccntuated by expectorating in the
travellers right hand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Lsnox college secures $1,000


Lenox College at Hopkinton opened
last Tuesday with a large concourse
o. students and citizens. Rev. H.
Reherd of Waterloo delivered
the opening address, taking for his
subject THE Power of the Will" 1t
was most wholesome and thought
full presentation and was thoroughly
enjoyed by an appreciative audience.
The occasion was made one of great
rejoicing by the announcement that
the 100000 endowment was practic-
ally all secured. The time limit is
not till December 81, but for month
or more the canvass has been pushed
with determination to complete 1t
by the time school opened. The small
amount lacking will be made up in a
few. days. To secure the amount three
and half months in advance of the
time limit is signal victory and
speaks much for the success of other
undertakings which are already plan
ned and will soon be entered upon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23

will cooperate with the postoffice de-
partment in making the proposed i'm
provement reality, and the matter
of sidewalks, street signs and the cor
rect numbering Of all business hous-
es, offices and residences will be tax.
en- up by proper committees appoint
ed by the Mayor.
The postoffice department requires
certain existing conditions before
such a service is installed. Manches-
ter has an excellent system of street
lighting and miles of cement walks,
but the unsatisfactory and incomplete
street numbering, which was made
some years ago, will have to be
changed almost entirely, and as soon
as the city authorities take the mat
ter up, and order sidewalks laid in
parts of town now without them, the
inspector will be able to recommend
the service, which will, undoubtedly,
begin with the first of the year.
The routes. which will be either
two or three in number, will be made
as soon as the town has made the
necessary changes. The call boxes
now rented will be dispensed with,
II the patron so wishes, which will
cut down the revenue of the local sta
ton, and also the salary of the post
master, SO that it will be readily seen
that the benefit Of such service is
with the town, and not with the post
office itself, as clerical work will be
increased by additional reports to be
made regularly. Two deliveries will
be made daily, except Sunday to the
residences. and three to the business
houses. Collection boxes will be pro-
vided at the intersection of streets
two squares apart. and the system
of deliveries will be of the most
modern and approved manner.
1t is sincerely hoped that the coun-
Gil will actively interest itself in this
matter at once; that committee bel
appointed to cooperate with the post
master and ascertain definitely the
requirements made necessary and the
proper method of making the same
effective at the earliest possible date.
The town will be rated as first class
as result Of such service, and will
rank with cities and larger towns in|
the state as q progressive business
community.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
reuaars on Horseback.


Whoa. thar lie says. pullin' up his
boss. and then he whines:
"'For the love o. charity. kind gent,
would We be SO good as to gimme a
crust o. bread for meself and q handful
o. oats for the old mare?'"
The sailor smiled thoughtfully and
stirred his ice cream soda with long
spoon.
Yes, Hail." he resumed. there's nc
tual beggars on horseback In Roosia.
They travels from town to town in
caravans. They beg grub for them
selves and fodder for their nass, just
us been tellin' We.
20 course. In the Argentine. where
u boss don't cost song: It's only nat.
ural ye should see bcggays on horse
back, and ain't sayin' not!iin' abort
that. But In China they ride. too.
while there's Maltese beggar down
Malta way what even drives u spring
wagon an takes his gal along. Inter-
rupts his canoodlin' to ask You for /,
copper to sstave of starvation. then
starts rightdn again where he left off"
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Tho Pirates.

The Chicago News fails to name the
hero of this story, but has 1t that the
visitor to the home Of well known
Hoosier State author found his three
youngsters romping in the hallway.
what are you playing, boysY' he
inquired.
I'VE are playing pirates" elucidated
the smallest.
Pirates? Why. how can you play
pirates in Indiana? There are no seas
bordering on this state"
"Oh. we don't need any seas. We
are literary pirates, like pa
And Ave minutes later chorus Of
yells from behind the barn told that
the hand that yields the pen can also
WELD the shingle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Tho First Hello Girl.

They were seated around table
iii l. well known cafe. and the CONVEX
sation had turned upon the develop
ment of the flying machine and other
fruits Of the inventive genius of the
day.
Tut. TUT" exclaimed a solemn faced,
lantern jawed member of the party.
what of 1t? The old folks were not
so slow. Look at the telephone, claim
ed us modern invention. Why, say,
it's the Oldest on record"
.You better see your doctor. What's
the matter with youy asked another.
"Oh, mean It," said the solemn
faced man. Telephone service dates
back to the garden of that's
where 1t originated. The gardens
call was 2-s-1 Apple"
Then he lodged the remnant of a
sandwich, reached for his hat and was
gone.-New York Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
A1slsnt For aalaneino.

: The pleasant coffee room OF the old
Star and Carter at Richmond, which
was burned down in 1869, was patron
lied by England's statesmen. politicians
and writers. On Saturday evenings 1t
was regularly visited by middle aged
gentleman Of rather broad stature,
with gray hair and n large shirt collar
which formed a conspicuous feature in
his attire. He would dine always
alone at particular corner table, and
after dinner 1t was his humor to build
up before him pyramid of tumblers
and wlneglasses, which he topped with
decanter Occasionally the whole
structure would topple over and litter
the table with Its ruins. Then the mid
die aged gentleman would rise. pay
his bill, including the charge for
broken glass, and depart. The walters
knew him WELL, He was Thomas Bah.
ington, Lord Macaulay.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Tn. In.uffsr.bl. Arbitration

A young Scotch emigrant was
brought before the magistrate Of a
Nova Scotia court, charged with hav-
ing deserted his work on certain
farm without giving due notice to his
employer. When asked what he had
to say in his defense, he replied, "Weel.
they gled me nout but brakeshaw to
eat" Bradshaw, 1t may be explained,
is the flesh Of animals which have died
natural death. "How was thatW
asked the magistrate. "Weel, it was
this way. Ye ken, the aud COO deed
an we ate it, the aud steg (gander)
deed an we ate 1t, the aud 500 sow
deed an we ate 1t, the aud bubblejock
deed an we ate 1t. Then the old wo-
man deed-an' left."-Bellman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
PAUL pRlDEe.

Paul Prideg died at his home ir
Hopkinton last Sunday night, Sep
TENDER 10, after an illness which has
continued over a period of year
Els suffering had been intense dur
ing the last few months, and death
come as relief to a worn out
body. The funeral was held Tues
y day afternoon from, the NJ. E. church
Rev j. F. Bindenberger officiating
The body was inferred under Odd
Fellow auspices, of which order he
had been a worthy member for many
years. A large number of Odd Eel
lows from Delhi lodge, in which his
membership was held, were in attend
ance and joined with their fraternal
brothers in Hopkinton in last ser
vice to their friend. Mr.. Prideg was
born In Lienfelt, Austria, September
is, 1S49. He was married to Mary
Eisenzoph January IL, 1873. He came
to America in 1881, settling at Delhi.
His family Joined him two years later
i
Eight children were born to them,
the eldest daughter dying at the age
of six years. The surviving children
are Mary Gestel of Delhi; Paul Pri-
deg jr. Of Frankfort, S. D.; George,
Louise and Lena at home, Mrs. F.
nj. Wheeless and Mrs. Hugh Pierce,
all Of Hopkinton. Mr.. Prideg was a
man of known integrity and COM
petent workman whose services were
much sought after. In contracting OF
otherwise 1t was his aim and boast
to carry out his agreements to lie
letter BY hard work and prudence
he had gained competency and was
deemed a citizen of trust and respon
j sibility. His family have the syn
pathy of host of friends in theil
loss. -Hopkinton Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Table Manners IN Old France.

Could we restore for half an hour the
dinner table of old France and obtain
half dozen instantaneous photo
graphs Of II royal banquet at any era
between the reigns of Francis and
Louis Quatorze such cataract of
laughter would be heard as might
disturb the serenity Of Louis in para
disc. The duchess. her napkin tied Sc
curely round her neck, would be seen
mumbling bone, the noble marquis
surreptitiously scratching himself, the
belle marquise, withdrawing her spoon
from her lips to help a neighbor to
sauce with 1t, another fair creature
securing her plate with her bread, a
gallant courtier using his doublet or
the tablecloth as a towel for his fin
gers and two footmen holding u yard
of damask under lady's chin while
she emptied her goblet at n draft. Dur
ing feast of inordinate length 1t was
sometimes necessary to substitute n
clean cloth for the one which the care
lessness or bad manners of the guests
had reduced to deplorable condition.
IAN Idler In Old France"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,


Frank j. Cheney makes. oath that
he is senior member of the firm of
F. j. Cheney & Co., doing business
in the City of Toledo, County and sta
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR
for each and every case of catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure Frank ]. Cheney
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De-
cember, y. d. 1885.
A. w. GLEASON,
)SEAL.( Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the plood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Outside Of His Practice

"All that is the matter with you, sir"
said the eminent physician after a
thorough examination. "is lack of nu-
triton. You don't eat enough"
II eat all can hold, DOCTOR" said
the attenuated caller.
'"Then you need to have your capac-
Sty enlarged. and that's case for u
surgeon. Five dollars. please. Good
morning. Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
How to Avoid Annend,ci.;s

Most victims of appendicitis are
thsoe who are habitually constipated.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels, and restores the
natural action of the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not naus-
cate or grippe and is mild and pleas
ant to take. Refuse substitutes. For
sale by Anders & Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
FREE CITY DELIVERY.

For the past three months, the
postmaster of the local station has
been endeavoring to secure free city
delivery for Manchester. R. NJ. Bates,
department inspector. was in town
two weeks ago to investigate CON
ditions and see what was necessary
to be done before the service could b
recommended.
Manchester is entitled to the free
delivery Of mail. on account Of the
business transacted for the year end
ed June 80, 1908. The city council
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Greatness.

There is a kind OF elevation which
does not depend on fortune. 1t is n
certain air which distinguishes us and
seems to destine us for great things.
1t Is a price which we imperceptibly
set on ourselves. By this quality we
usurp the Difference of other men, and
1t puts us, in general, more above them
than birth, dignity or even merit itself.
LA RochefOucauid.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
FARMERS NATIONAL CONGRESS
At Madison Wis September "a to 80

Are you going to attend the con-
vention of the Farmers National Con
gress at Madison, Wisconsin, which
will be held September "a to 80? If
so. see that your railroad ticket to
Madison reads via the CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE, & ST, PAUL RY. Elk
celltnt train service to Madison vii,
this Railway from most points in the
Central West. Complete informa-
ton al out railway fare, train SER
vice. etc.. free from your local agent.
F. A. Miller, General Passenger Ag-
ent. Chicago. 37-2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Not What N. Meant

Physician-Haye you any aches or
pains this morning? Patient Yes.
doctor; 1t hurts me to breathe-in fact.
the only trouble now seems to be with
my breath. Physician-All right. I'll
give you something that will soon stop
thati
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
The New 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
ommend it as safe remedy for chill
dren and adults. For sale by An
dcrs & Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23

The race OF consequential vergers is
not yet extinct. Dean Pigoc has story
about one of them, who, when bish-
op asked him Mt what point he was to
make his appearance, replied:
First take the choir people to their
places, and then, after they are seated,
return for you. my lord, and conduct
you to the INTERPOLATION Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Hindoo Confectionery

Like the American girls, Hindoo
girls are passionately fond of sweet
things. One Of their candles. sadu, Is
very much like our plain sugar candy.
1t is made of sugar and milk and TIA
vored with altar of roses. Buddhika-
bal. or hair Of BIddha, is one of their
most popular sweetmeats. 1t is so
called because it is in, fine, long strings
like vermicelli. This Is made Of sugar
and cream from buffalo's milk, which
Ia exceedingly rich.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
NEW USE OF TELEPHONES.


The Illinois Central railroad has
recently been installing telephone cir
cults along western lines e. Pars-
ons. superintendent of telegraph and
telephone service, inspected the work
4 between Dubuque and Waterloo last
week.
The method used is entirely salts
factory, a single wire current running
into every station and block office,
Phe chief operator at Dubuque may
Gull Waterloo, without ringing any
station along the line; or, by plugging
one or three of ten stations, may re-
peat the information to as many ag-
4 ents or operators. The discontinuance
OF the block system, such as was
practiced for several years by the H.
!. linois Central, was replaced by tele-
phoning, which has proved superior
i. previous systems of train dispatch
: ing.
Superintendent F. j. Becheley of
the Dubuque division is quoted as
follows:
"The use of the telephone system
in dispatching is the most modern
method which has been devised for
that purpose and among practical
railroad men is considered by far the
safest method which can be used In
sending out trains. This system has
what is known az n selectOrey which
the chief dispatcher can call any Of
flee on the division without in any
way calling another station.
This method of operating trains
give the chief dispatcher better con-
tiol Of his trains, putting him, as 1t
does, in closer touch with the train
crews and the different stations of
the divisions. 1t is possible for him
! to get more information about a train
by conversation direct with the mem
bers OF the crew, talking over the
telephone, than he could possibly get
by having. a third party click 1t OF
letter by letter as is now done with
the telegraph system. 1t permits OF
free exchange of views between the
dispatcher and the station agent
along the divisions. Then, too, II
there is any delay Of the train, the
cLief dispatcher can call the station
get the conductor on the telephone
and talk the matter over with him,
= setting far more comprehensive re-
port than would be possible with the
use of the telegraph.
..The telephone method of operating
trains is in my opinion great stride
forward. 1t means that trains can be
orerated with more safety to the
passengers and train crew than an.
other method yet devised. The I'LL
ntis Central is pioneer In the use
4. this method as we have had 1t OF
a portion of the Chicago division ant
found that trains can be dispatched
with greater security, less trouble AM
with much more regularity than unde
the present methods. We hope U
have the system in operation on this
division within a very short time ant
am confident from the results whicl
hcye been obtained on the other di
visions, that it will prove an unqual
flied success.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
THE CHILDREN LIKE 1T
KENNEDY'S LAXATIVE
COUGH SYRUP
A Candle Trick.

Let candle burn until it has good
long snuff, then blow it out with a
sudden puff. A bright wreath of white
smoke will curl up from the hot wick.
Now, If flame be applied TO this
smoke, even at distance of two or
three inches from the candle, the-tlame
will run down the smoke and rekindle
the wick in a very fantastic manner.
10 perform this ceremony nicely there
must be no draft or banging doors
while the mystic spell is rising.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
Beautifully ARRANGED,

Brown-Well, you've got the quar-
ter. Is your sister coming down?
1--WE arranged 1t beautifully, old
chap. told her it was you first,
and she said to tell you she was out.
and then l said was fooling and
that it was Charley Jones, and you
ought to have seen her hustle, to get
into clean shirt waist! She'll be right
DOWN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23

Books are pleasant. but IL by being
overstudious we impair our health and
spoil our good humor, two Of the best
pieces we have, let us give it over. l.,
for my part, am one of those who think
that no fruit derived from them can
recompense SO great u disadvantages.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23

Sklpper-I am Unfortunately sensitive
to uncongenial surroundings, SO much
so that the very sight of some people
will give me nervous shudder Chip
perch, well, there are very few of us
that do not shrink from meeting our
creditors.