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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

Long ago 1t was common practice
for young Americans to go abroad for
study at European universities, at a
time when our own institutions were
not 80 well equipped az they are now
and when 1t was almost necessary to
study In Europe in order to attain the
highest grade of scholarship. There
is less need Of such a movement to-
day, II, indeed. there is any general
need Of 1t; but the movement shows no
sign of being abandoned. American
students form an appreciable and In
creaslng element at many great con-
! tinental universities, while the monu-
mental munifcence Of Cecil Rhodes
has assured In perpetuity the attend
nnce of a large number at Oxford,
Meantime corresponding movement
In the other direction has become man
fest. Many European students now
come to American institutions, and are
likely to continue 30 doing In increas.
ing numbers. while large contingents
yearly arrive from Japan and China,
both on private initiative and under
government patronage, so that our own
Universities are becoming as cosmo-
itan as those Of the old world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

Scots VIVA Haze" is not the only mel,
ody which, with few Insignificant
variations, becomes something very diff
ferent-as in this case the Land of
the Leal," says the Dundee Courier
Many other examples can be found in
the works Of Handel, notably the ..Dead
March in Samson and the wedding
March" In "Joseph and Ills Brethren"
the music of which is almost identical.
Henry Smart. when organist at st.
Luke's, Old street, was Informed by the
church wardens that he must not play
such "jlggy" secular music for his
yoluntarles. The next Sunday most
mournfully solemn strains came from
the organ, and after the service Smart
received the congratulations Of the Of
dcials. what was the name of that
lovely, soothing piece you playedi one
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
~eO~NNoeO~

City Editor Why do you say that
this man passed away" instead of
"died"? Reporter-He owed ME money
and / don't like to feel that he is real
" dead.
She-l'm going to give you back
your engagement rIng-I love another.
He-Give me his name and address,
she-Do you want to XIII him? He
No. ] want to sell him the ring.
Horace can't understand you girls
Now, you hate Mabel and yet you just
kissed her. Hettyl know but Just
zee how the freckles show where 1
kissed the powder of. The Taller.
First Scholar What's the Electrician
dom over at the school house? Second
Scholar-Puttin' In a 'lectrtc switch.
First Scholar Gee mully! II they's
goin' ter do the lickin' by Electricity I
quit
Miss Screecher--l wonder If Uncle
Jim remembered me when lie made his
will? I used to sing for him. Law
yer-Y Ell, he evidently remembe red you
at least your name isn't mentioned In
the document. Chicago Daily News.
There are some points about your
writings that resemble Milton" said
the editor. do you think so?' cried
the delighted author. Yes. z The editor
continued, "you employ almost the
same punctuation marks" Stray
Stories.
Mulligan The byes say ye licked
poor Casey. Shure, he niyer hurt my
mans feelin's. Harrigan- Hes q
slnake In the grass. The blnckgunrd
referred to me us his contemporary,
and I'll be the contemporary to no man
ll,in'.P Puck.
"Do you regard the stage rs an edu-
cator7n Not exactly" answered Miss
Cayenne. sit would be unfortunate II
we were to get our ideas of society
from the problem play and our ideas
OF costume from the musical comedy"
Washington Star.
"The looking glass is the only truth
teller that is universally popular with
| the fair SEX" remarked the typewriter
boarder. THAT is because women in
terpret its reflections to suit them
selves, and not literally rejoined the
scanty-haired bachelor.
Why be so wrapped up in purely
mercenary considerat ions?'' said the
persuasive campaigner. why not join
us and fight for the cause 2" Young
man. answered Mr.. Dustin ,stax, "Fm
rot fighting for causes; I'm fighting for
results. Washington Star.
Sunday School Teacher Well
Johnny, have you had anything dur
Ing the week to be especially thankful
for7 Johnny-Yes, ma'am. Sunday
School Teacher What was 1t? Johnny
Billy Jones sprained his wrist yester-
day and ! licked him for the first
time. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

from the blue. and life under such conditions often
comes almost Undesirable.
When two go about together, let them each note the
manner Of the other to strangers to old people and
children in crowded cars, to beggars-nay, the
manner of man towards stray dog sometimes may
be an index of character we'll worth observing
usually his ladylove in her own home, where
her manner towards her family and theirs to her. ese
cially of the younger children, should be noted.
There is no more desirable trait for companion In
the Journey of life than that of cheefulnes the yokefe
low Of gooc temper "A merry heart doeth good But
cheerfuess is not merely hiarty and fun 1t includes
the ability to look the bright side, to make the
best Of everything, refuse meet trouble half way
and to do ones best brayely and hopefully Such
position is Invaluable and the worth Of Its truly
IL above rubies
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

Decay of the Teeth.
OF all the physical ailments to which
the human race is subject, decay of the
teeth is perhaps the most general and
widespread. This is true at least of
modern times; for examination of an
cient skulls has shown that although
the ancients suffered from decayipg
teeth, they did not suffer to such an
extent as we do to-day. The examine
ton Of the school children Of the pres
ent day betrays an appalling state Of
affairs in this regard.
We know that the tooth itself is COW
cred with shield Of enamel which is
intended to remain intact and preserve
the dentine, or real tooth material,
from the assaults of harmful germs
formed in the mouth, principally by
reason of the Judgment Of particles of
food between the teeth, or In small de-
pressions and DENTS. Certain kinds of
food, especially sugars and starchy
foods, II allowed to remain In contact
with the teeth, set up an acid fermenta-
ton, during which the bacteria which
are produced literally feed upon the
teeth, first eating away the enamel. and
when that is gone, burrowing down In
to the dentine until the pulp Of the
tooth is exposed. AS soon MS they reach
the nerve Of the tooth, a terrible tooth
ache announces the fact.
There are three causes behind all this
trouble: improper food, wrong ways of
eating and lack of cleanliness. The mis-.
take of serving too much oyercooked,
soft food is responsible for much Of the
trouble, and this is just US true for lit
tie children as 1t is for adults. The
teeth were given us to bite with and to
chew with, and If they are defrauded
Of their natural work they become UNI
healthy.
In addition to this, certain articles OF
food, such US raw apples and nuts,
which call for mastlcatlon before swat
lowing, are absolutely cleansing In their
effect upon the teeth. Mechanically
they remove masses of soft decompos-
ing material. Besides this, masticat-
ing promotes the flow of saliva, which
in Its turn helps the growth of the good
germs which are needed to fight the bad
ones; for it should be remembered,
when 1t is said that the mouth is al
ways full Of bacteria, that the good
germs are making a brave fight there as
well as everywhere else In the body.
FINALLY fnnfh hr,1Sh chnuid l,o tho
first birthday present, and its regular
and persistent use should be made a
most Important part Of the child's early
training. A simple alkaline tooth wash
or cream should be used once day,
and the dentist should be consulted at
regular intervals, because there is no
matter in which prevention is so surely
better than cure as in the care of the
teeth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
4WYoRk.s
~ Demonstrates Inc
ing to Palm Beach.

~ Dem0nstratOr I'm.
ing to Palm Beach.
mighty clever actress, and
az of playwright, too. At
:, she wrote play not long ago
lat was good enough to be produced
and while it was taken off the road for
repairs it's going back again, the New
York correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Times-Star writes. In the meantime
the actress had blown in all her money,
had no job and 1t began to look as
though she would have to turn neat
and modest stunt of panhandling. The
fiat rent was due, the butcher had be-
gun to forget her orders, and the case
looked desperate all around. A few
days ago visitors to her apartments
found card tackled on the door: Gone
south for brief rest So every one re-
joiced And the fact got into the pa
pers that make speciality Of theatrical
news. And one used her picture In a
highly allurlng low-necked gown. And
the man who was putting on her play
asked all her friends for her address.
He wanted her consent 70 a few
changes. And no one knew where she
had disappeared to. But there are two
or three in the secret now. For the 9TH
er day a young matron happened into
department store and was attracted by
the demonstration OF a new.fangled cof-
fee pot. Having always murdered the
Arabian berry, she liked the new plan
of assassina ton proposed. She watch
ed the demonstrators def hands as the
latter filed the pot, and took out the
completed article, and poured 1t in dain-
ty little cups. And she might never
have noticed the demonstration herself
until the latter got mixed in her cues:
And at last gave 1t up altogether, and.
burst out petulantly. well, is this
joke or an insult?n \,
And there was the missing play
wright. Il had to do 1t or starye,n
said she, with a laugh but don't give
me away. I'm supposed to be a piazza
ornament at Palm Beach right now.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
,rh. value Of Money.

~ Z w. 4
"Oh, yes,' replied the millioned ma
tlon, I'VE make point Of allowing our
boy pocket money regularly. Every
week his pa hands Bobby $1,000 in
small change -ffties and twenties. It's
only a trlfe, but, do you know, ii
teaches him the value OF money? He
isn't quite 10 years old, vet he man.
ages his little revenue with great
deal Of foresight. 1t would amuse you
to hear him try to bent down a Justice
of the peace who Is filming him for hav-
ing killed somebody with his automo-
bile. Yes, we insist on his paying for
Injuries out Of his allowance. We buy
his automobiles, but the fines he has
to take care of himself" Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
A real Dilmn.,

"Say, Nike" queried Flooding Pete,
who was looking at the piece of a
Sunday school paper that had come
with handout, ''wot does 1t mean
bout belni between de devil an de deep
sea n
Its de same as bein' told t take
yer choice between goin' t. work an
takin' BATH" explained Meandering
Mike Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
WILL BE SUBMERGED.

re- T ln
Assuan Dam Will Completely Cover.
the Beautiful TEMPLE of Isis.
It has been decided by the govern
ment Of Egypt to raise the great dam
at Assuan seven meters above Its
present level. This means that the
country above the dam Will be mum
dated far beyond the limits OF the
present lake, already MS large as that
Of Geneva In Switzerland. While the
results may be very gratifying in the
economic development of the Nile
valley below Assuan, such results are
not likely to compensate the archaeol-
ogists and the cultivated public inter-
ested In the monuments and remains
of early civilization to be buried thus
under many feet of water The gov
eminent has foreseen this dissatIs-
faction and has appropriated several
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

doggedy doing the work Of two men horse in the
same old futile Arcadlan way
But have high hopes Of him and Of Laban. One Of
these days the Department of Agriculture will establish
only half large Badgers vet that will grow
tons Of hay to Asa Judds one and five bushels Of
potatoes to his wo and plenty Of grain Into the bargain
And presently will notice two teams in the old
table, and that sleigh will actually materalize So will
that graphophone and "Ma" Badger will lose her anx
ous look and begin to feel though her head were
wuth' more than the longest doctors bill ever made
out Aud that dollar will rotating its axis and
will be laid to rest in the bank to and tear
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

IN the next eighty years. He finds the beginnings Of
him and his cabinet In the petty officials connected
with The Hague tribunal and the outgrowths Of The
Hague Peace. conferences.
Some international government officials exist now.
And they have existed for Only they work
silently and unobtrusively thnt one knows about
them. But the Significance OF their position is not dis
counted By its quiet and non-notoriety Rather, 1t
glorifed ssSa
They-these humble world ohicais-are the attaches
of the international postal service with headquarters
at Bern, switzerland. They supervise negotiate
many momentous little matters which AFFECT you and
and which we know nothing about And they are held
by the xeaots OF the world state to be the first
runners Of the world government departments.
Overweenng love Of country is ceasng to be virtue
among the officially modern, among the ethical elite
They prefer worldism, cosmopoitanism. They have
evolved beyond the thought the .bloody furrnerr
Foreigner and native alike desirable citizens Some
body has written patriotism as primitive ideal.
The civilized and cultured prefer the world state
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
cleanins Up Afler SEWING

For those who must sew but who
have no sewing room there is plan
by which the sewer can save the time
and labor that she formerly spent in
tldying up the room after she has fin-
lshed each night. Buy five yards of
denim and cut 1t into two pieces. Join
these together SO as to form square
and hem the raw edges. Lay this square
on the floor and set the machine on it.
All threads scraps and rawlings can
be dropped on this, and when the sewer
has finished for the day the machine
can be covered and rolled off the denim
and the denim can be gathered up and
shaken ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
A Friend In Need

"Loan me a dollar, old man." said
the actor. I'm hungry"
I'm broke myself" responded the
stage manager, but I'll put you on IN
the bill tonight. We have an eating
scene"
"Aian, I'll starve before night
an that case I'll call rehearsal
ST. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
ual cleansing of the streets because Of
this traffic imposes vast and unjust
tax upon the citizens. ~
OWNERS OF CORPORATIONS.

Figures Witch show Widespread
Faith in Corporate Enterprise.
Two and half million investors own
the American corporations. Twenty
million thrifty Americans are Indirect
partners in corporate ventures. says
Frank Fayant In Appleton's These
two dry-as-dust statements Of cold fact
contrast strangely with the highly coll
ored figures Of speech of certain yellow
purveyors OF written misinformation.
and with the fantastic fairy tale pic
lures Of the yellow cartoonists. The
car-seat student Of American affairs.
who assimilates pseudo-political econ
omy from headlines and cartoons. has
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
His Next Work.

~ HIN NeXt WORK. $3.50
The New York Tribune reporter who
had journeyed to the home Of the
rising young writer for the purpose Of
interviewing him as to his next novel,
discovered the author in his garden, en-
gagged in earnest conversation with, a
small boy, who had a large towel pinned
round his neck. Y
The author received his visitor cor
daily. but seemed rather absent-mind.
ed. So
/" Are you willing to tell me little
about your next important work?p
asked the reporter.
The author clicked pair of shears
and patted the boy on the shoulder.
1--WE were just talking about 1t as
you came up" he said. willie thinks
I ought to do 1t with bowl, but /
think can do 1t without. What would
you advise? You see, his mother has
always cut it before, but she's away
nnxx, ,, ~ & ~ ~ = slst
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20


Some years ago the Yankee schooner
Sally Ann, under the command Of Can.
tain Spooner, was beat ing up the Con-;
necicut River. Mr.. Comstock, the
mate, was at his station forward. Ac-
cording to his notion Of things, the
schooner was getting too near certain
mnd-fiats which lay along the port
shore. A writer in Everybody's Maya
Zine tells the story.
The mate went art to the CAPITA In.
and with his hat cooked on one side.
said !: 3ss5 E.
"Capn spooner, you're getting lee
tie too close to them fats. Hadn't 70
better go abeout "
The captain glared Mt him, 1T S. IS
Mr.. Comstpck. Jest you 60 for'ard
and tend to your part OF the skinner.
I'll tend to mine.y
Mr.. Comstock went forward in high
dudgeon.
+ Boys lie beloved out, .'see that
that mudhook's all clear for LETTING
go I" wv
We, aye, sir y
LET 80. then!' he roared.
Down went the anchor. out ratified
the chains. and like dash the Sallr
Ann came luf'ng into the wind. and
then brought up all standing. Mr.
Comstock walked aft and touched his
hat. well, cap'n, my part Of the
skinner is to anchor = III
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

In accordance with plans OF the War
Department, surgeon-General o'Reilly
has recently enlisted large number Of
the most skillful and noted surgeons
and physicians in any army medical re-
serve corps. The physicians were
drawn from all over the country, a
few here and few there, and were
chosen solely for their ability. In time
Of peace they will receive no compen-
sation. although they may be called
upon for consultation or advice. In
time Of war they will receive the reg
ular pay Of their rank, which will be
lieutenant, major, lieutenant-colonel
and colonel. This, however, is no
temptation to men Of such class.
They have allowed themselves to be
enlisted In the reserve corps solely as
matter Of patriotic duty, and for the
purpose OF strengthening and improv-
ing the army medical service.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

OF the church wardens asked him. aIql,
play 1t again little faster" said the
organist you may recognize It" Lily.
ened up, it proved to be lump. Jim
Crow" song then very popular. MI.
Smart was left free hand in the or.
gan loft after that. IS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

Uncle 81 Ito the leap-for-life per.
former) -Haou'd you come to git into
this business?
The Artist-Why, the Idea struck me
while employed as book agent
Puck
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

Asbestos sheets are being Instituted
under the mattresses Of sleeping cars
on some Of the railways Of the United
States to shut out the heat from the
radiators underneath.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

Fireman Jump out, lady. The
house is on fire! Lady Impossible
The doctor told me not to leave my
bed under any circumstance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
The other HOY. E.nlt

Mother--I hear you were at the foot
OF the class last week, Tommy. Tom
my Twasn't my fault. Johnny Smith,
who's always at the foot. was sick at
home. Circle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

A Pullman official says tipping the
porter is a sign of selfishness on the
part Of the Upper. 1t may also be a
sign that the Upper expects to ride on
that line again. *
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
Answered the Requirement.

II want to give her useful pres
ent that costs enough to make ii seem
worth while" he said to the obligins
salesman Of the great department
store.
What do you say to dozen strict
ly fresh eggs?' the salesman oblIging-
" suggested. Cleveland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

A Plttsburg artist succeeded in get.
ting flashlight photograph of mem
Der Of the city council in the act of re-
ceiving a bride. It may properly be
referred to as moving picture,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
GOOD TEMPER KEYSTONE OF HAPPINESS.
BY Helen Oldfeld.

No one on earth, excepting perhaps an Ill
tempered woman. is so difficult to live with ms
really III tempered man; and the worst of
al, evil temper is that, being INDUCED, It
grows worse as Its possessor grows older. III
tempered people not only poison their own
lives but also those of all who are Obliged to
share their lives One never can tell whel,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
WORLD STATE LOOMS ON THE HORIZON.

Prof Stanley Jevons has been most famous
perhaps us historian. The Bible talks Of
all peoples dwelling together as one nation.
/ Prof. Jeyons believes 1t. He has outlined the
sort Of government that will rule the world
state. And he has found the names for the
officials, and he has predicted world execu-
tive. the literal king Of the earth And he
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
Gave Him Up.

.eThe doctors have given Johnson
up
.'Dear me, is he us III as that?''
mo; he's quite well. That's why
they've given him up"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

Counting your blessings doesn't nee.
esmrily mean counting your kin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20

The Romanes lecture which Presi-
dent Roosevelt has been chosen to de-
liver at Oxford University In 1910 is
given under the provisions Of be-
quest of the late George John Romanes,
IN eminent biologist. The lectureship
was founded In 1891 for the purpose Of
giving the Oxford students an oppor-
tunity each year to hear man Of
general emincnce in art, literature or
science. or one who had specinl claims
for distinction in discussing some sub
Ject of high interest at the time. The
first lecture was given by Gladstone.
Among his successors have been Hol-
man Hunt, Huxley. John Morley and
Ambassador Bryce. Next year Mr..
Ralfour, the former British premier,
will give the lecture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-20
A Ney.v Tx judge has decided that a
map Nlary is not more than So
Z mot pay alimony. This
te men to quit exagger-
refer to the salaries

world, says the Manson (Ia.) Journal,
but most people keep a little romance
locked there, too, which serves to give
spice to life and relieve the monotony
Of everyday life. It may be only a
covert book, squeeze of the hand
that is little warmer than the con-
ventional, or possibly stolen kiss. 1t
Is prosaic life indeed that has not at
sometime crossed the strict line Of pro
priety. These things may not be strict
ly proper, but they are part Of the
everyday life Of lot Of mighty good
people.