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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
GOOD LUCK TO spARRows.
Shoe Thrown mt Departing Bird,
Now Home for Bird Family.

Shoe Thrown mt Departing Bride
Now Home for Bird Family.
Suspended from the branches of a
tree in McDonough street, near Reid
avenue, Brooklyn, the New York Her.
aid says, is an old shoe which long ago
served Its term of usefulness to hu-
mainly, but which now affords COM
Portable home for Mr.. and Mrs. Spar.
row and their little brood of baby spar
rows, which are just about old enough
to fly.
For three years the old shoe. care
lessly thrown into the tree after serv-
Ing as good-l emblem ut we'd
ding, has been swinging in the branch
es, defying wind and weather. There
have been storms in the neighborhood
that have uprooted trees and broken
Off their branches, but the tree in
which the old shoe has found lodg-
ment has withstood sall weather sieges.
Not long ago two sparrows came into
the nelghborhood and started house
keeping In the old shoe, which affords
them shelter and is sufficiently large
for the simple tastes of aerial tlat
dwellers
Whether or not the great nation Of
birds is ruled by an pathological
Roosevelt is not known, but certain 1t
Is that Mr.. and Mrs. Sparrow are not
believers in race suicide, and since TAX
ing up their abode in the old shoe they
have raised large brood.
The Sparrow family has many Of
the comforts and conveniences of life.
The opening in the shoe serves all the
purposes of vestibule. The tip not
only makes fine piazza for the whole
Sparrow family In fair weather, but
makes fine swing for the Sparrow
children when the wind is gently blow
Ing. Judging from the chirping, the
baby birds enjoy their fun just as
much as human children might enjoy
an old orchard swing.
Residents of the neIghborhood, even
the children, appreciate the situation
and every day one of the families
whose homes are near the tree leaves
out food SO that the father and mother
bird need not send any Of their brood
to bed hungry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
KING IN THE BACK woops.
How q New York Reporter Was Re.
neArded. ~ y yil,ases Arbiter, -

How y New York Reporter Was Re-
4 16rded sbys y yiIinBes Arbiter.
One Of the local reporters was sent
up State not long ago to get murder
story, says the Cincinnati Times Stars
New York correspondent. While pirou.
citing around after facts In one Of the
little backwoods villages he became ac-,
quainted with the arbiter elegantarum
OF the town-an old maid, full Of curl
osity and scandal He played her
along. for she oozed the very infor.
nation he had been sent to get. Tho
day that he was ready to start back
to New York she called him into her
little front parlor I'm SO embar-
rassed, Mr.. Boster," she simpered.
Mr.. Boster breezily babe her cheer
up.
81 have such favor TO ask you."
said she, twisting in her shoes
Mr.. Boster began to fear a touch
But he was game. Anything can do
my dearest lady" he said.
"well," said she, looking Into his
eyes coquettishly. "rhis town has never
before been honored by the presence of
a real New York newspaper man. The
nearest was nice-looking young man
who said he was reporter, and who
beat mother out Of a weeks board. I
feel that your visit here marks a real
epoch in Shadeville's history. In my
album have the autographs Of Ad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

suddenly, and subdued struggle ap-
peared to be taking place-"aiarmed."
he resumed presently, somewhat more
brathlessly, i've got him all right
Got whom?' she asked in bewilder-
ment.
III you could manage to CLIMB In
and light match we could see"
Climb In? Oh, couldn't. Yes; all
right, II you all right"
A moment later she was by his side,
and saw that he was kneeling on a
PROSTATE and gasping man.
tits burglar" explained the young
man 1--WE must tie him up. Have you
piece of roper
Her lack Of the necessary article
made the girl realize yet more vivid
~ her helplessness in the crisis.
"Wait moment" She darted out of
the room. and the sound of minor
maelstrom in the next room gave prom
Use of speedy assistance.
Here you are" she said. running
back; 'it's tablecloth. I'm afraid
I've upset lot of things, but 1t was
SO dark
BY the aid of this they partly bound,
partly swathed, their captive into a
condition of helplessnesy.
He lit the gas, and gazed Mt the floor
with puckered brows.
II say, you nave made mess here.
l suppose it was their supper"
The girl turned to him with des-
pairing smile.
81 didn't know there was anything
on the table," she said, until l pulled
the cloth off. 1t is awful, Isn't It? One
thing, Ethel is very good-temeperd."
"Well, that's good What's the
matterY'
The girl was staring around the room
with bewilderment and alarm on her
face.
I'll" she began, and then paused.
She took candlestick from the side
board and lit the candle at the gas do
you mind just coming to she foot Of
the stairs" she asked In trembling
tones, "in case"
When she came downstairs again she
was veyy white, with two red patches
on her aheeks.
"Theres>a workroom up there" she
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
A Surprise Visit
-=,;-..:.-S-.1:cs@-

"Oh. dear!" said voice nth a sus-
gestion of tears In 1t.
The young man paused-and let 1t 10
recorded to his credit that he / not
seen her face.
She was charming, though obvious
~ distressed, little lady, as she stood
at the half-open gate. She seemed for
a moment taken aback as the light Of
the lamp fell on the young mans fac :.
He had been walking deep in thought.
and thought is sign of age. and sits,
perhaps, awkwardly upon the unaccus-
toned shoulders Of youth. Observing
her confusion, he sought % reassure
her with a bow-a bow suggestive Of
white hair, even whiskers, unfortun 1T y
~ mlslaid on this particular night.
"Can l be of any assistancef' he
murmured.
81 don't know what to do" she de-
clared piteously.
The young man endeavored to smile
intelligently. 1t was the least, and for
the moment the most, be could do
1--WE been ringing for nearly twent,
minutes" she complained, land they
won't answer" Her tone created the
impression that the inmates were sit
ting within, wondering what spiritual
phenomenon was affecting the DELL.
"You are sure It's the right housei'
"of course-'63.' This is 49, isn't
itf''
Investigation proved that 1t was
II don't often make mistakes" said
the young lady; she did not say 1t con-
ceitedly-she merely mentioned 1t as a
fact.
.You are not. perhaps. expected
suggested the young man, resting his
hand on the gate.
Not until tomorrow. thought /
would pay-my sister-a surprise visit
tonight"
That's the worst of surprises" he
began; then 1t occurred to him that,
though true enough, 1t was not, under
the circumstances, particularly consol-
ing. He paused.
.'They must come home sooner or
later" she said. THANK you"
The young man received her bow of
dismissal with dismay.
But can't leave you" he protested.
You mustn't dismiss me like that
Ell was releasing you, she said.
II refuse to be released" he declared
stubbornly.
Her smile now partook less Of the
natnre Of an effort
'Thank you" she said. II was SO
afraid you would CO."
what we have to do" he SAID brisk
ly, concealing his qualification under a
great show of energy, zig to ..et into
the house." He eyed It as Agamemnon
might have regarded Troy. "You can't
walt here In the cold'-the atmosphere
was almost suggestive Of thunder
storm, but the dramatic instinct recks
little OF such-'untll your sister or the
servants-I suppose they must he out,
too-ehoose to come home"
NO. she agreed, placing her fate
in his hands with simple confidence,
''of course not"
"The point is, how to get In"
YES" she assented, I've oeen try
Ing for ever SO long"
"We-that is to say. Unjust break
In"
cts not as IL 1t were strangers
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10


: 49,. as 1919. e llon rurops
~ -. aDsenoe u ses s,,s years,
,,,, ~ s1s .a.es salusn alles u tne
800 80 uoau.uh eneii hea1s pecA'
o oaa.s, u ~. !" Ioms ou'' ana LAZY &C
seSsea .ne lnyl.as'o ~
~ uau iain ~ TUG sraiss !or SONIC
...ss "ln sue neaa s.rain VI
az snse must ooAlhs up
sns saw = wnl.e ,ose hAloWea out,
u ,.,N a..acned % enis a large water
ns nuns lor the BASKET OF pne t'ny
sNes VINO we're paying on smal1
Aap anu sihs,ns Joyously.
~ soon as 'he'r AIRY conveya w:
was ,, near 'he GROUND, tne ewes ives
splans OUT ana secured II win
e1asses.
i, aver SNORT conference one 9.
@ saine ~ ler' ana poiitely aol.
n an,;, nus cap said 70 tne surprised
,u ).
Lls, would you IKE 10 go 70 LILY
" sne valley Land
Aly was over1oyed Dut somewna az
s.esslaiien wnen sne tnouent OF ner
own SIZE compared 70 tne ewes. she
s :. ner .ears 20 cne ewes. Dle
.ney smiied induleensly' ana ene leaa.
:. sald LOOK INTO tue orook. nlly
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
NOW.

! want no pledge Of joys to be-
No false, uncertain vow;
That friend, alone, is kind to me
Who proves his friendship now.
Life's changing year is brief, 80 brief,
And shall slumber long,
When autumn binds the yellow sheaf.
And winter ends the song.
Then. sweetheart, come to-day and bring
Loves flower in perfect bloom;
! shall not care what swreaths you fling
Tomorrow on my tomb.
Andrew Downing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

A Sunday school teacher had been
telling her class the story of the good
Samaritan. When she asked them
what the story meant little boy said !:
sit means that when am in trouble
my neighbors must help me."-Univer-
salist Lender.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
TWO LITTIE DOGS

Although there was no toy for
which Harold had expressed de-
sire that was not in his possession.
he still had longings. II know what
/ wish was. mother. he said one
day, when his own big brother had
gone away and the little boy across
the street. was III.
Eyes, dear, said his mother. Per
haps you can be 1t. Harold: mother
will help you. Is 1t to play soldier ?"
NO, indeed!s said Harold, scorn.
fully. II Just wish was two little
dogs, SO I could play together. .
Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
The Truth Comes oat,

"Please, mister, help pore Grip
pie" whIned the husky hobo. go
Sure rejoined the kindly old
gentleman, as he handed out a quar-
ter How are you crippled. my poor
fellow?
Financially, mister replied the
hobo. as he pocketed the quarter and 1
made a hurried getaway.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Emily (playing .house') Now, I'll
be mamma and you'll be papa and little
Ben and Bessie VIII be our babies.
Willie (after a moment, anxiously)
Amt 1t about time to whip the chill
dren neutrality-suspicious. Blaetter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
.coNUNDRUM,s.

When is blow from a stranger ac-
ceptable? Ans.-When he strikes you
agreeably.
What small animal is turned into
a large one by being beheaded? Ans
FOX, OK.
At what age should young man
marry? Ans.-At the parsonage.
When is sheep like ink Ans
When taken into the Washing
ton Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

dozen in the establishment are under the fire of
pleasant questioning Recognizing that the real heart
of the mistake lies with man, who in doing his best
merely failed In his best Judgment this has been
shielded his share in the mudde But the sit
uaton rests, the whole smooth running machinery of
perfected organization has been thrown out Of balance
and harmony
The distinctly practical thing which the young man
may do ID to forget the logic of his school days In
subterfuge and covering up Of his fellows misdeeds
Let him refuse have his covered by any
one Let him prepare TO take the consequences of his
own acts without fear favor Let him determine
leave an open record behind him. When he shall have
proved to his fellows that he has interest in hav
ing his own mistakes kept coyered-that he is will
ing to assume all responsibility for his acts clear
ing him Of any obligation to sharing the mistakes
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

though born In 1880 and the Oldest
reigning monarch of Europe, having
been on the throne since 184S the en-
peror is vigorous and ardently devoted
to the chase. In fact, hunting has been.
his only diversion since his consort.
Empress Elizabeth, wns assasslnated at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

There are about 5000 New York per.
sons who have not been In the city, on
an average. two months-in year In
the last decade. Europe, the South.
seashors and mountains have them for
The Other ten months.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

cannot be criticised If he takes the stand
that his own shortcomings quite numerous enough
for him to carry pair Of shoulders. Organization
is crippled nts purpose II that organization becomes
secondary mnchine-bent to the covering up Of Its
organic irefaclercy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
LATE PHOTO OF EMPEROR.

Francis Joseph of Austria-Hungary
shown In Costume of Hunter.
Here is the latest picture Of Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria hungary. 1t
portrays him In hunting costume. Al
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
The Co.ntry store orator.
The Wa.hinrton Muddle.

He's been arguing about the coun-
try going to smash for the last two
hours, whispered the rural store
keeper. did you notice the range OF
his voice" 8
Yes" laughed the soap salesman, al
he helped himself to the dried apples,
What kind of range would you call I
it,"
Don't know for sartin. but 1t pears
to me I'D call 1t 'hot.air range.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

hat and the other was when he had the measles and
expected to die writes Ebert Hubbard In Lppincotts
Magazine.
whole family In tears Just his account worth
all the pangs
Mark ia humorist, and a humorist 10 q man who has
the Of values and to have the Of values is
wisdom. Mark is great philosopher 40 well ~
humorist. Not only has he testified that pangs and
pains the attributes of life, not death, and that
there is not pain In DEATH but he also gives testimony
that sickness acute form of selfshness The sick
man disarranges the entire scheme of housekeeping
wherever he is, unless he is In hospital. To have
his meals served to him in bed he regards natural
and right For he holds the center of the stage
all dance attendance Doctors come, nurses run for
this or that, neahbors call and inquire. He IS it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Z Tall Clerk--I don't think tho boss
trusts me much. 8
Short clerk-Why, he said you were
as honest as the days were long.
Tall Clerk Yes, but he always says
that when the Days are short.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

church represented horse power There s little
Illustration Of the increase of human power which the
wit OF few like James Watt and Robert Hare and
Joseph Henry have made possible in only of the in
cidents of human life.
Try to carry out little illustration like that and
you get idea of what follows much larger
scale where man. the child takes for the physical
power intrusted to him by God, his Father
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
HOW THE POWER OF MAN GROWS.
By Edward Everett HAZE

The first living statistical authority said
to me not long ago that every man who is
living In any such center Of life as you and
live in, controls on the average 1000 times
as much power as his ancestor did in the
year 1900. To speak Of such trlne as steam
power, In the year 1900 all the steam engines
of the United states represented thirty horse
power The Inst trolley car that passed this
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

He If you don't love me, and If you
will not listen to me, why do you al.
ways take my boxes of chocolates?
She-I love acknowledgements
fer Blaetter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

1t is question who Is first to know
there is new moon: A lover, or the
manager Of an electric light company.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
SANITY AND THE sToRK.

"But daddy, is there a really, truly
Sanity p
"Well, I just guess yes-a regular
corker he is, too"
SIS he nice?"
as he? Well. i should say SO!
Isn't he, Mary?"
"Humph! Very nice. as santas go.
but not very modest
is he handsome. daddy?"
ooh, as handsome as picture
sparkling eyes, fine forehead, beauti-
full complexion-yery handsome, isn't
he, Nary"
"Henry. it's perfectly dreadful the
way you deceive that child. You
ought to be ashamed Of yourself.
You're setting him terrible ex-
ample"
But daddy, where does be live
away of somewhere?"
ooh, yes: very. very far"
I away OF where the stork llves?"
|'7s"The stork! Who's been telling
you about the stork?"
Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
Changing the Nation,. Fiscal Policy.
Indications that the session Of Com

OnenGtng the Nations FIscal Policy.
Indications that the session Of Con-
sress to conclude March 4 Will be UNI
productive multiply daily. Routine ap-
preparation bills made necessary by ex-
i.ency will receive serious attention,
but the reported disposition seems to
b to refrain from touching anything
that can be avoided.
IL ID, In my case, merely postpone
mcnt of consideration OF question
that will have to be met soon. The
condition Of the national treasury Is
such and the prospects Of suficient In.
come to meet the necessary and desir-
able expenditures are so remote TINT
some change In the policy heretofore
adhered to is obviously necessary.
The report of the Secretary Of the
Treasury has brought the information
that the deficit for the first half of the.
current fiscal year is S65, 600 600 The
deficit for the whole year will be
above, rather than below, his estimate
Of $114,O00. 600. For the next fiscal
year the Secretary has estimated the.
deficit at $143,OO0O0O. This OF course.
10 based on the continuation Of expen-
ditures at the present rate with a con-
lecture that the income will Increase
very little. The expenditures that are
causing this gap between the trousers
and the vest, MS Speaker Cannon puts
1t, are not to be greatly curtailed. The
work at Panama must 60 on the army
and navy must be maintained, II not
enlarged; money has been voted for
public buildings, while the proposed ex-
penditures for waterways and for the
conservation of resources run into the
hundreds of millions.
The development and reclamation Of
waterways, the saving of arid lands to
the agriculturist and the plans for the
conservation of resources are more
properly viewed as investments, from
which the return will be vastly In
creased wealth, than as expenditures
They are coming rapidly to be consld-
cred as absolutely necessary and no
consideration Of deficit will be taken
as an argument that justifies anything
more than their temporary deferment.
But 1t il plain that the old policy
Of paying for such permanent improve.
ments out of current revenue will have
to be abandoned. Any appreciate In
crease in taxation Will be resented and
the one recourse is to increase the ma
tons debt, which IL very much below
any conservative figure adopted In re-
lation to the enormous wealth Of the
country. This wealth Is greater than
that Of Germany and France combined {:
greater than that Of the British En-
pire. and increasing more rapidly than
that Of any Of the other nations.
There is, then, to be considered as
part Of the fiscal scheme for bring.
ing the revenues up TO the point Of
the expenditures a change OF policy.
The increasing Of the national debt
through the contracting Of loans has
an additional advantage OF providing
funds for specific purposes. settling
vsxatious questions for all time and
20 removing the questions from the
sphere Of politics. st. Louis Republic.
Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Grace has a mania for good
Clothes "a
and her father has mania when
he sees the Bills
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

do you ever tell your wife that she
is beautiful or take her box of candy
or bouquet?'
Nope, don't have to-
mo one is compelled to. but 1t is well
to do it."
Not for me, can't afford to arouse
her suspicious" Houston Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Father Well? Tommy-why isn't
there ever a navy of the unemployeds
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
IILLIDs OF THE vALIIE =

It was Lillian Cooks sixth birth
day Her mother had died when Lily
was but two years old. ana hsr nth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
SCHOOL ETHICS uNREcoGN1zED IN BUSINESS
BY ). A. Rowland.

l am familiar with an unpleasant tangle In
great business organization where In the
beginning just one man was to blame for a
slight indlscretion His Intent was of the best
in the matter, but his Judgment was bad. He
exceeded his authority in certain circum-
stance and became responsible for involving
large portion of department In piece of
work The result Ia that n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
Almo.t 3. GOOD.

Little key came up to his father
with a very solemn face.
us 1t true, father he asked, athat
marriage is a failnre?'
His father surveyed him thongAtfpl-
~ for moment.
well, key" he finally replied, III
you get a rich wife its almost az good
as q failure. "-Lippincott's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
SICKNESS HAS A FUNNY. SIDE.

si0kness Is selfish thing II you are WELL
you are expected to work, and give your time
and talent to helping other people. II you are
sick, you, are supposed to be immune from
many unpleasant tasks and duties.
Mark Twain says he was never wholly hap
py excepting on two occasions. One was
when he was given that Oxford degree and
wore a marvellous red cloak and mortorboard
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

The man who does not brag on him
self usually has reason to, thinks the
Atchison Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

The efforts In New York and wash
ington to indict the proprietor Of the
New York World for libeling the ma
tional government attract widespread
public attention for two reasons. One
Il personal, the other legal.
The personal reason 10 that the real
complainant, though he brings his ac-
ton in the name Of the United States.
is Theodore Roosevelt. The true III
tie Of the action. without legal dis
guises, would be Roosevelt ". Pull
itzer."
The legal reason is that 1t has not
been understood heretofore to b. DOS
sible to libel the government az such.
IT is true that some prosecutions Of
this sort were attempted about 100
years ago, under those "seditlon acts"
which contributed 10 much to smash
the Federalist party.
Since then 1t has been held that =
public official who considered himself
DETAINED had no more or higher rights
In the courts than private citizen
hu0L =ic0C lhycbtc WoB crime winch
did not and could not exist In this
country.
1t seems incredible that American
courts will recognize that friend or
relative of the President has sac
ro-sanct character. emitting him to
have the nation prosecute his alleged
libeler, as one guilty of treason. But,
II the courts shall admit such pros
ecntion, certain benefits should result.
We should get a larger amount Of
evidence under oath as to what has
become of some of the money already
spent on the Panama canal enter
, prise.
There have been great dtficultiss
I'll finding out what became of some
!, SAC, 100000 Of the Panama canal ex-
penditure-who got It and what they
gave In exchange for 1t. There II
widespread suspicion that the nation
was yictimized at Panama from the
outset