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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
Peace and Big Guns.

A correspondent who is with the
big fleet commanded by Bob Evans
tells an interesting story about the
way they celebrate Christmas on the
warships.
Among other things, Chaplain
Evans Of the Connecticut found a
long pine board and had the car
penter paint on it; Peace on earth,
Good will toward men" This
board was twined with smilax and
hung with white lanyards under
the great guns on the quarter deck
turret. And all day long the
Christmas picture hung there. The
wife Of the Spanish consul at Trini-
dad, who was on board with party
said: "You Americans have such a
curious sense of humor put that
sweet sentence so close to those aw-
full guns"
Pardon me madam" promptly
returned Fighting Bob,' hut that
is not a sense of humor, Thnse
guns are the greatest agency for
peace that we Americans possess. :"
Which is all true.
Pity It's, It's true, That the best
guaranty of peace should be ample
preparation for war is a tremendous
reflection upon what we call modern
civilization. But in national mat
ters we must take the world as it is.
Many believe and President
Roosevelt is one that if we shall
escape war with Japan it will be
because of a showing of force. The
OrientalJespects big stick.
Here are some facts.
We wanted to buy fifty White
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22

According to several Southern
members OF congress, an attempt
will be made at Denver to write
some sort of a prohibition plank in
to the democratic national platform.
Whatever may be the personal
views of these southern statesmen,
they feel the force Of sentiment at
home and their voices always are
heard in the cause of Temperance.
Their policy is reflected on the ques-
ton of prohibition for the District
of Columbia, over which congress
has exclusive jurisdiction. There
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
poaberry,s Poetry.

Giving evidence at Marylebone, a
young constable said he found dag
ger on man lie had arrested "A
what?" Mr.. Plowden asked us the CON
stable held the weapon up to view
why call 1t dagger? 1t has not the
slightest resemblance to one" "Well,"
faltered the constable, "a sheath knife"
Mr.. Plowden returned: "Yes. Now, try
in future to be less picturesque in your
descriptions. You cannot be too mat
ter of fact in the witness box. l dare
say you have leanings toward poetry
In your nature. but you must stife
them in the witness box" = London
Standard
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
Free Consent of the People.

The "pioncer American Democrat"
was the Rev. Thomas Hooker of Con-
necticut, who, in a sermon in Hartford
In the year 1858, said. "The founda-
ton of all authority is firstly laid in
the free consent of the people" There,
in embryo, We're the Revolution and
the great republic. In the "Eunda-
mental Orders of Connecticut" inspired
by Hooker and adopted at Hartford in
l6SS. we have the first written consti
tuition known to history that created
a government. And that government
was as near perfect democracy as
the world has ever seen.-New York
American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
Saloons on the Run.


lhe s,lopn.,s or The rlln
DTfyntt out!
20 Johnny gst your gu -
Diva 1t out,
It's slrasdy stayed to long
With It's ribl!d, drunken snroug.
Drive 1t out
It's fieeing from tho South.
Dive X out!
Better have perp5tual dr1nth,
Drive Il out.
For the land will then be free.
From tbs devil'ssryanus;
II depends Gil you and ME-.
Drive 1t out!
Wasn't that 3 mighty slam
Dfivs it out!
That came up from Alsbs m.
nrivs it out!
Oklahoma isn't slow.
Born sober, don't you kLou.
on to Texas lie, MS so!
ID i've 1t ont!
Get the buslnesson the bum
Drive 1t ont!
Then we'll have It golng some.
Drive 1t out.
From the gIaui,e hills OF Maine.
To the high Sierra chain,
VIII resound the glad refrain
Drive 1t out,
VIC. 7. U.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
Nearly / 800 political friends and

Nearly 800 political friends and
p PERSONAL admirers of VIM. j. Bryan
attended a dollar democratic dinner
at Lincoln auditorium Wednesday
evening. The dinner was intended
as an Endorsement of his candidacy
for the presidential nomination and
was attended by prominent demo-
Gratis of all parts of the country
The speeches without exception were
aggressively democratic, but some
good words were said for President
Roosevelt and kindly expressions
For radical leaders Of the republi-
can camp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22

81 purchased these shoes here last
month, and want to get them ex-
changed began the man in the de-
parsnent store. You'll notice that the
patent leather has cracked"
"Oh. yes" exclaimed the clerk when
he had examined the shoes. "They are
old stock. The patent has probably cx-
phed. d."-Harper's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
For words are wise mems counters


they do but reckon by them-but they
are the money of fools-Hobbes.
National Gardens.
There are two gardens of England
namely, Kent and Worcestershire. That
Of Ireland is usually said to be Car
low, in Leinster. Italy and Belgium
are both called the garden of Europe,
while that of France is Amboise, in the
department Of Indre-et-Loirc. The gar.
den of Italy is Sicily and of Spain An,
dalusia. In the east Ceylon and Bur,
ma have both received the title, and
the district of India SO honored is
Dude. Glamorganshire is often spoken
of as the garden Of south Wales. To
the region west of our noble Missis-
sippi the title garden of the world''
has been Eyea
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
A Delicate Task.

"The newspapers" said the orator
solemnly, do not tell the TRUTH
Perhaps not" answered the editor
regretfully I'VE do our best; but, you
know, there is nothing more difficult
than to tell the truth in way that
won't put it up to some one to chal.
lenge your veracity," Washington
Star
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
, Robhy,s Reason.

Little Bobby was saying his prayers
at his mothers knee, but so rapidly
that she asked him why he did not
speak more slowly.
Because, you know" he replied, at
would keep all the other children wait,
Ing. g."-Iippincott's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22

ITO think" said the visitor ''that
you will have to so through life an ex.
convict"
well, miss" replied Crowbar Claude,
ito tell you the truth, just at present.
there amt nothing I'd like more to be"
Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22

Now" said Mrs. Goodart, of you
do little work for me, I'll give you a
good meal after awhile"
Say. lady," replied Hungry Hawkes.,
you'll git off cheaper if yer gimme
de meal now. Work always gives me
n fierce appetite. Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22

The Nfcar-l was surprised to see
your husband walk out in the middle
of my sermon last Sunday. Mrs. Jones
You must really forgive him. He's a
somnambulist and walks in his sleep,
you know London Opinion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
Her Generosity..

Hell wish that you were poor. SO
that you would be willing to marry
me. She Evidently am far more
generous than you. l wish you were
rich, so that might be willing to mar
ry you.-EXchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
Hecded Instructions.

Father-Ioa. why do you suppose that
Old hen persists in laying in the coal
yard? Joe-Why. father, | think she
has seen the notice, Now is the time
to lay in your Goa" Philadelphia In.
nnirer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
Not an OUTING.

Ever been in siberia?' asked the re-
porter
"Er-yes," answered the distinguish
ed Russian refugee. II took a knout-
Ing there one summer" Chicago Trib-
une
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22

Owing 30 his many years and
his rather poor health Ex-Governor
Larrabee has written Superintend-
ent Barber of the Anti Saloon league
DesAloines that he will be unable tc
preside as permanent chairman at
the big temperance convention
to be held there January % and 90.
Ex-Governor Larrabee had hoped
to be able act in hat capacity, but
he now believes twill 10 inadvis-
able for him to do so. Judge Weaver
of the supreme bench will probably
act as permant chairman instead.
Among the speakers who will be
present are Governor Haskell OF
Oklahoma, Attorney General Trick
EFT of Kansas and Bishop Wilson of
Chattanooga
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
Very Likely,

Mr.. Hogg- Here is some fool says in
the paper that women have forgotten
how to laugh. Mrs. Hogg-I guess he
means married women.-C Cincinnati Ep.
purpr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22
Didn't Find Out.

$50 YOU really attended the lecture
last night?"
YES"
"What did the lecturer talk aboutl"
"Well, I'm not sure, for he didn't
say."-Lyceumite and Talent,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-22

The man who is driven to drink bv
bad luck would probably have been
ruined by prosperity.-Chicago Recora.
Hprol1
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
"a stubborn Cinderella. :.

money talks" is an old saying
and one OF the most true axioms ever
uttered. and as a consequence some
of the figures which are a part of the
performance of "A Stubborn Cfnder-
ella" the musical play by the authors
of The Time. the Pace and the
Girl" ''The Girl Question" and
honeymoon Trail" which will De
seen here at The Kentucky as one OF
the December attractions, are not
only interesting but startling in theii
magnitude.
There are thirty-two chorus girls
In the production most of whom
make a complete change OF costume
five times. though some 10 only four
times and some seven It averages.
however, five and a fourth times for
every girl, which means that the
wardrobe mistress and her assistant
must keep in perfect condition 16S
DRESSES With the wear aud tear OF
eight performances a week, the
quick changing. the hurried packing
and the other wear and tear which
falls 20 the lot OF the theatrical GO
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

8 FHEATRICAL pOTES :


Patti Troubadours will be seen in one
of the best shows II has eyer pre-
scented, excelling all of It's previous
high standard. In "The Blackville
Strollers," "A Festival of ParisiaL
Melodies" and the interpolated. vaude
vile oNo will be found more real,
genuine song, dance AM fun quail
ties than are to be found in the aver
age Broadway, New York 81 seat
musical comedy, or the most preten-
tious minstrel show. When II comes
down to~a question of singing, dane
ing and laughing. theater patron
can always get. square deal at a
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

Election Returns.

The management OF The Ken
lucky has arranged for special
Western Union wire with an expert
operator to be installed at the theater
Tuesday night, where complete cleo
tion feturns will be received and an
, nounced from the stage during the
acts. After the performance the
theater VIII be kept open until /
O'Clock and returns announced aA
quickly as they are received.
''Peck's Bad Boy.
For bright and witty dialogue.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

clean and wholesome fun, novel and
unique specialties, the most popular
songs of the day we'll sung, elegant
costumes, new scenery, in fact for
everything 20 please the eye and ear,
"Pcck's Bad Boy" for this season IA
improved AZ The Kentucky on
Monday. November 2.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

Black Patti show, The Troubadours
are all natural-born singers, dancers,
and none of It's comic men are of die
manufactured sort. The company has
been organized twelve years. AMI the
fact that It is always welcomed back
to city by large crowds is the best
testimonial OF its merit
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

tune, the task confronting the ward
robe mistress is appalling. Although
each dress does not contain the same
amount of material. it viii average
very close to six yards, which. when
multiplied by 16S dresses. means
that over 1.O0O yards of material
were used in their construction. BY
means of pedometer worn by ope
OF the girls the other night II was
ascertained that each one takes an
average OF 475 steps In each of the
musical numbers. There are eleven
Of these. which means 1925 steps
per evening. whilei each girl from
the location Of the chorus dressinA
rooms in the theaters will average
to run up or down at least twenty
FIVE flights of stairs each perform
ance, 200 weekly Or 5000 during the
average theatrical season.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
Black Patti.

, The best aggregation of colored
singers, dancers and comedians in
the country wild be the attraction at
The Kentucky November 10. On
this occasion the world-famous Black
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
Rosamond Ministries.

The Bowling Green Messenger
Isays:
"The Rosamond Ministries opened
their season here on Friday evening,
repeating the performance on Satur-
lday evening. The house was packed
at both performances and the critical
audiences could find nothing at which
to find fault The costumes were
new and elegant, the stage manage
men; was good. the arrangement was
without a flaw, and the entire per-
Torrance went without a drag.
''The opera opened with finely
set first part entitled The ROYAL
Fete," representing a terrace garden
and the annual reception of the king
Of France and his fayorite courtiers.
In this part all the members TOOK
part.
"The specialties were all above the
average The Blaekwells and AEen
Settle were good black-face come
dams and each did knockabout turns
that We're very amusing.
"Hespeu. sang vel a coon song Ell
titled I'm Saving Up My Money for
a Rainy Day and Billy blackwell
dill song and dance turn that was
entertaining. Iespen also did clog
dance ON skates that was equal TO
nything that has appeared ON the
local stage.
''One OF the gems of the evening
was the song. There's a Warp Spot
in Ny Heart for Tennessee" by Mr..
|Scherer. who also participated in sew
eral other features. MI.
"Mr. Hill did several female inn
personator stunts that showed him to
be an artist in his line. comparing
with Girardot and the
Others who essay that character.
'Mr. Scott has sweet voice, and
his song. Those Songs My Mother
Used to Sing" brought several en-
cores.
Manager Topmiller, in addition
to HIS duties as -interlocutor. found
time to sing Roses Bring Thoughts
of You
There was good contortionist
turn by Mr.. Adwell and Nr. Cart
wright was good in his rope act,
which was called The Spanish Web.
The other members Of the com
pany should come in for fair share
of the praise for the success of the
evening
IA word should be said of the cos
tunes. The designs were made by
Mr.. Hill OF the company. and there
is hardly a travelling company that
can show better.
''The orchestra, as welA as the
band. deserves special mention. {
Altogether Manager Topmiller
has gathered together promising
bunch of young artists, who will
show up well on the road, and Thu.
Messenger commends the Rosamonds
TO the theater-goers.
''The company will start out to-
morrow for their winter tour"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
The slenmInE American.

The summers over. Back we ONE
The tall, the short. the fat, ths
thin
And In our superheated homes
Hot weather win begin!
Life.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
SAMPLE 81 AND 81 SHOES
At HALF PRICE.

AT the New York Shoe Repairing Co.
We also do neat repais work Mt the
lowest prices. Don't forget The place
NJ. KLEIN,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

Big Republican majority, although
possibly not as big as In previous
Years on account of the labor vote.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
Pale delicate women and Girls.

PaIe DtHcHte WOmeh ana UffIs.
The Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC drives out ma
Iaria and builds up the system. For
grown people and children. soc.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
Oregon.

After an apathetic campaign a Re
publican majority about normal Is ex-
Dected. A great tight Is IN progress
over the senatorship. Republican ma
jorlty of the legislature having been
pledged on the election In June to
vote for Chamberlain tDem.) as
against Futon, present senator.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

Stealing time from sleep Is a poo,
way 70 beat t.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money If
it fails to cure. Il. W GROVES sig
mature on each box. 25c.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

Oklahoma.

The people OF this state will have
their first chance to vote for presi-
dent at this election and q good,
Democratic majority II expected.
4 Democratic legislature Is certain,
insurng the reelection of Senator
Gore (Dem).
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

Probably viii give normal Repub
lican vote. The political complexion
OF the congressional delegatlon .
likely TO remain unchanged. eleyel
Republicans and three Democrats
the latter all from Boston. For gov
ernor, Draper (Rep). Valley Oem.)
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
wisconsin.
Wyoming.

The Mormon vote holds the bal
ance OF power. Fractional fights In
several sections have embarrassed the
Republicans. The result Is uncertain.
but chances at present seem to favor
TAFT.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
Michigan.

Practically assured for Taft, but a
reduced majority from 1904. DIS
affection on account OF Republican
gubernatoria. candidate running foi
the third term may cause him to rur
considerably behind lhe pa,!ona
ticket For governor. Warner (Rep)
Heemans (DemD.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

VIII give the Republican natiorai
ticket the usual large majority G.
H. Prouty (Rep) was elected gov
ernor on september i.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
Washington.

The usual Republican majority f.
expected. For the FIRST time at this
election the state votes for It's three
representatives In the districts A Re
publican legislature will elect wosle,
l.. Jones to succeed Ankeny For
governor, cosgrovc CRepJ Pattison
tDem).
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02
Montana.

The result viii probably be close.
Chances now seem TO fayor Taft tn.
Republicans confidently expect to
elect Donlan governor and get a ma
iority in the legislature. Labor is
counted on TO support the Republican
state ticket, but as usual uncertain on
the national. Quite number OF
prominent Democratic business men
SAY they will bolt Bryan but vote
their state ticket For governor,
Donlan tRepD. Norris (Dem)
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

This state Il expected to give Taft
good margin. The gubernaioria,
contest Is In doubt. With the follow
ing candidates: spry CRep.l. knight
Dem Street (Amerian).
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

Interest oenters In the Ninth die
trict where slemp tRep) Is likely
60 defeat ByaTs (Dem) aud be re-
turned to congress.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

Bryan Is Handicapped by reason OF
having no newspaper In Baltimor,
advocating his election. on the Other
hand he expects TO get an increased
labor vote. The registration failed
to give a line on results. as an IN
usually large number OF voters de-
clined to express party preferences
II is believed generally that the con-
test will be close.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-02

Democratic ma iority Is expected
though the state Is In danger II Dem
ocrats stay at home. For governor.
Patterson ,Dem9 rilman tRep
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-02-12
WEST SIDE, IOWA

F. C. Book of Scranton visited
over Sunday with his parents in West
Side.
A. C. Bergman was Carroll Wis
itor Sunday.
The Epworth League Social given
at the F. j. Gary home last Thursday
evening was we'll attended and was
very much enjoyed by all present.
Rev. C. Fauth conducted services
at the German church in Manning last
Sunday.
D. M. Calderwood has been quite
sick with pneumonia, at his home
north of town. the past week. but is
reported better at this writing.
Mrs. A. H. Bennett went to Des
Moines. Tuesday for visit with her
daughter. Edith.
Mrs. C. A. Boock was Boone Wis
itor last week. returning Sunday eve
ming.
The funeral of Mrs. Martens.
mother of Mrs. E. Stiner, was held
at the German church Tuesday. Mrs.
Mart ems died at her home IN Manning
and the remains were brought here
on Tuesday when she was laid to rest
in the West Side cemetery beside
her husband aud son Herman. She
leaves two daughters and one son to
mourn her loss The sorrowing ones
have the sympathy of many friends.
F. j. Gary Jr. went to Chicago
Monday morning.
The Ladies Industrial of the M. E
church met at the home of Mrs. j. C.
Suhr. last Wednesday afternoon. AL
though the day was stormy there were
quite number present. At the close
of the afternoons work, Mrs. Suhr
assisted by Laura Suhr served very
nice lunch to the ladies.
In the game of Basket ball played
between Denison College team and
West Side High School team last Sat-
urday evening the score stood 60 to
20 in favor of West Side.
Alice DERRICK of Denison spent
Sunday at the home of her aunt Mrs.
M. j. Hannah.
Drop postal to the Racket store
Denison. Ia. and we will mail YOU
one of our new sheet music cata-
logues, contains all the latest music
at unheard of prices.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-02-12
handing something very different
from what I was trained to nniler.

manding something very different
from what was trained to under.
stand from the word army"
These are merely few reasons why
think that Americas position in the
Pacific is seriously threatened And !
see no way to avoid the danger. Ii
Japan. taking advantage of some Of
Tense against her immigrants or some
other pretense, should make undue de-
mands upon America, America will be
forced to accede or to embark on a
war which will almost certainly prove
disastrous.
The yellow peril is in this sense real.
But it will become a much more terri
BILE reality in the future. when not
merely Japan. but China. armed and
regenerated. shall be banded together
for the expulsion of the white races
from Asia. The most then that white
men can hope for is that Asia does not
retaliate in kind. The time to quench
this peril passed by when. after the
relief Of Picking in 1900. urged in
vain upon the cars government to
conclude agreements for the formal
partition Of the Chinese empire.