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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13
some SCHOOL BOARDS.

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The Board OF Education In Passaic,
N. j. has ordered the. Punishment
from school libraries Of all fairy
stories. This includes Grimmis kin.
der und Hausmarchen," Anderson's
'Bflderbuch Ohne Bilder," 1.-THE Ara
'bian Nights" Robin Hood" and Bull
finch's Mythology. In place. OF these
classics, we presume, the child mind
will be allowed to gain its inspira-
ton from the Encyclopedia Britannica.
the Origin of Species. Grays Anatomy
(expurgated. edition.. the World Al
manac and Webster's Dictionary.
One Of the stupidest and most nn.
reasoning animals that infest the
world is the antique school board
What more thick-headed idiocy could
be conceived than this idea OF robbing
the child Of his birthright of imagina,
tive literature? The infant mind, like
the infant race, demands It's marvel
GUS stories. The land Of Fairy is
the child's heaven; its marvels are
his religion. The man who. would
steal his Santa Claus might as well
pick pocket; the one who would
deprive him Of Jack the Giant Killer
would rob a grave.
We have seen Peter Pan rush for
ward with the cry DO you believe
in fairies?" and we have heartily and
sincerely shouted "yesl" and thereby
saved the life of an impalpable crea-
ture made OF dancing ray OF light.
OF course, we believe In tairdes, big
children and small. Heaven pity the
child who cannot look into the dream
world that his fancy loves; and heaven
amend the sordid intellects Of the
Gradgrinds who would starve a
healthy Imagination by withholding
its natural food. Cleveland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13
CECIL RHODES, MEMORIAL

Typical Statue Erected to the Great
Empire builder.
There was recently placed in position
IN South Africa a monument to Cecil
hnodes, the great empire builder. who
conceived the Cape to Cairo railroad,
and whose ambition was to paint all Of
South Africa British red. More than
any other man of his time he foresaw
the possibilities Of South Africa, and
had he lived the federation which o
now being discussed would probably
long ago have been an accomplished
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

Tad was IDS. .jfs.:s Z I.
30, In due form, Stell and May
rendered "a most dignifled invitation,
to their aged grandfather to spend
the evening of that day with them
! In Tad's den, place SO full Of boys
traps and odds and ends that Grand
pa who had peeped into the place the
day before, wondered where the com
pany were to sit. But of this he said
nothing.
That evening, just few minutes
before o'clock Tad had all in readi-
ness for the distinguished visitor,
Grandfather Bowers. And at the ex-
act time stated Grandpa knocked at
the door and was ushered into very
deoentdooking room, for Tad had gath
cred up the odds and ends from ta-
bles, chairs, sofa and floor and piled
them in corner behind a great
screen. 30 there was place for the
little company to sit in ease round
the cheerful crate, in which glowed
Gas log.
A. Grandpa was the last to arrive,
the party began on the instant of his
appearance. Stell poured out some
delicious tea and May handed it to
the guests in tiny china cups. Archie
was quite sober and was Entrusted
with the sugar and lennon, though
steil kept her eye on him, for he
was handling her pretty Japanese
sugar bowl.
After the tea had been drunk, Grand
papa drinking a toast to his little
granddaughters first, and then to his
genial host and hosts distinguished
young brother, the story telling be-
gan. And the thrilling Indian story.
tust as Grandpapa related it, was as
follows:
Now, my little ones, you know
Grandpapa isn't very young. He has
lived his threescore and ten and fif-
teen years added to that. So, you
see, he has many memories to call
up to mind. many interesting events
past and gone before the present busy
world was born"
ooh, Gran'pap. how could that be?
The world is very DID," cried Archie.
Il said the present busy world,
son." smiled Grandpapa. ~ speak
Of the men. the women and the chill
dren, too, bless them, who run this
old world today" exclaimed Grand.
papa.
And ! will tell you of a time
when / was youthful and helped to
run this world which has now crowd
ed me to a corner in the background.
The event Of which / am going to
speak took place when was twenty
years old. With my parents / lived
on the western frontier, and the red
men were all about us to the north
and west, and sometimes they made
things pretty lively for the Settlers
as the frontiersmen were called.
We'll, 1t was the fall Of the year,
about this time. If recall 1t right
", and we had gathered in all our
corn and had it ready for the husk-
ing. So my mother and sisters made
great preparations for a husking bee
70 be held in our immense log barn"
"A what. Grandpa?" asked May,
deeply interested.
"a husking bee," said Grandpapa
A party OF young folks to come in
and hush the corn, and after the
husldng to have barn dance and
supper. Oh. that sort OF entertain
mont was about the only kind Of social
function the settlers had when was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

Senator Clay OF Georgia Is one Of
the tallest men in the Senate, and
his hair. worn standing straight up
as the comb Of fighting rooster,
makes him appear at least two inches
taller than he 10.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

The women are learning more about
business matters every day. but the
men are not taking any more interest
ins cooking. 1t seems that in the
course Of, a few years, the women will
have everything to do.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

About the year 1907 william Penn
became heavily involved In a lawsuit,
and the author OF recent biography,
entitled Quaker and Courtier," says
that he was greatly in fear-under tho
laws of the day-of being arrested.
Many noble percentages were in che
same plight, but no other, 1t II believed,
resorted to PENIS exnedient in meet
Ing the situation.
In the door Of his London house he
had a peeping-hols made, through
which he could see any person who
came to him. A creditor one day. sent
In his name, and having been made 10
wait more than a reasonable time,
knocked for the servant, and asked
him:
VIII not your master sec mer
Friend, he has seen thee" replied
the servant, calmly, "and does not like
the looks Of thee"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

HE on his own account. IA few days
passed very pleasantly, and ~fhsn.
alas! he fell into the snare of the
fowler, literally. Il S !
A man lived few miles from
the BARRIERS home, who made the
sharing of birds his business. Some
of the birds he stuffed and sold. 9th
ers. again, were. sold to, hotels near
by. to be served up in delicate It'd
bits to -fastidious guests.
Much to his surprise, Joe found
himself one day in the iowler's net
In company with a large number Of
birds as frightened as himself. The:
fowler began drawing out the birds.
one after another. and wrinetng their
necks. Joe saw that his turn was
coming and something must be DONE.
1t was clear that the fowler would
not ask questions. SO Joe piped out:
~I'm joel" ls
"Hey! what's that" cried the fowl.
er.
"I'm Joe!' repeated the bird.
"Are you?" said the astonished
fowler. what brings YOU here ~
bad company" said Joe, promptly.
1t is needless to say Joe's neck war
not wrung, and that he was soon re-
stored to his rejoicing master, tho
barber.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

fact. Rhodes was man Of almost
reckless daring and of indomltable1
energy, and the monument erected to-
him is truly typical. In the statue Of
rider and horse the artist. g. E. Watts,
depicts physical energy the leading
characteristic Of the great colonial de-
yeloper.
:. The. statue is erected at ,Groot schuur
lgreat barn), which was Mr.. Rhodes
fayorite residence at the Cape, and in.
which ne lived when he was premier.
OF Cape Colony. The building was
burned, but was restored. all Of its orig
inal details being preserved. It is not
at Groot schuur, however, that Rhodes
is buried. but far away among the
Matoppo hills. Of Matabeleland, in a
region which he rescued to civilization.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

When a farmer comes to town with
. young colt following an old mare,
he u as proud Of 1t as q woman Is Of
: baby.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

Chile Is now exporting nitrate At
the rate Of ever two million tons ..
year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

The stopping of an express train
requires twice as much power a.
starting It.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

We confess that we are often unable
to distinguish between genius aud
ipxanity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13
FIJI Islanders, su..r Cane p.nc,

FIJI Islanders' Sugar Cane Dance.
A very curious and exceedingly cley.;
er dance may be witnessed in FIJI,
called by the natives "the sugar cane
meke." or sugar cane dance. 1t rep.
resents the growth Of the sugar cane.
In the first figure the dancers squat
low on the ground, shake their heads,
shut their eyes and murmur slowly
and softly an unintelligible sentence
Gradually they all stand up together,
growing taller and taller, and as they
grow" they wave their arms and
tremble all oyer from ankle to head,
like the tall, tasseled cane waving In
the wind, and still they keep on chant
ing louder and louder. The last fig
ure represents series Of combats
meant to symbolic the exactions Of
the chiefs, who compel the "kaisi,,.
willing and unwilling, to come and cut
their crops.-London Standard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13
SIX rH1Nas BEHIND. I

. tx g.
"Rnfus," said his mother, did you
mail the letter gave yoa last eyen-
ing?'' e
ooh. mother, l forgot it! weant
to, but Just then l had to Sd; and
get some new shoestrings, 50 1t went
out OF my mind.
Didn't ] speak q those strings
yesterday?p
eyes; but just then father called
me to AJAX II I1had weeded the pansy
bed the night before"
and had you? ?" ~ )
NO, mother; Iwas just then writ
ing the letter you said must 90 to
grandma. y
II thought you were to write that
on Saturday.
Fl meant to, but had to do some 5
examples that didn't do on: Fri.
day, so hadn't time"
RUFUS" called his brother, didn't
you nail the broken slat on the rah-
bit pen yesterday 7"
"ohl" Rufus sprang up In dismAy.
~ was Just going to, but ! hadn't
watered the housed plants, and ! went
to do that and then I"
* The rabbits are all OUT.
Rufus fastened to Join in the hunt
for the. pets. In the course Of his
search he came upon two tennis rae I
kets which he had meant to" bring
in the night before. and they We're
IN mad condition VI e; q II
There, now! It will cost ever 20
much to get these strung up. Why
didn't l take them In, anyway
remember-I hadn't locked the stable
door when father called me, and
then hurried to do it before no
asked me again"
Later in the day. Rufus, with Z
penitent face, brought to his mother
the letter which should have been
mailed. During the rabbit hunt Il
had slipped out Of his pocket. one
of his brothers having found It In
the damp clover. and It was now =
sorry-looking missive. Home Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

G ,urn -
dissesI
My
\ seat Z
last
hit to 800,
aent real
8 cemea writ.
.stressing panion.
eneral feeD
ne people quietly at
ly friendssen to DEM
Mr.. Nix a. the universe
have laid those
aeral serves long, end to
1e on Fayis chain reaching
loon, wb,to the moon. back
n nmore than half way
.eoree N,,rld for good measure
~. 80 a@.424 miles of eggs!
'A ~ ore, IL those eggs had
81. McHos into one ome,et half an
.pises u .n:k that omelet would easily
yered Manhattan Island, an
i ICE twenty-five square miles.
old Mohammedan legend tells
As King Solomon used to travel
their ough the air with all his armies
Of ice, wonderful flying carpet protected
!. the ria the rays Of the sun by tho
road lgs of a host Of birds. Now, ac-
fears ding to the poultry census. there
moe In the United States about, $780,
] 100000 OF chickens, guinea fowls, tur-
u keys. geese and ducks OF the poultry.
~ voting age, which is three months
~ or over. Ifrequired to furnish NOV
90 Ding canopy like that Of King Solo
NJ mon the barnyard fowls Of this coun-
try, allowing only foot Of spread to
al each, could easily shadow space Of
~ ten square miles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13

had the heads Of most Of the followers
of Kang removed. But kans escaped
and has been visiting various American
and European countries since In the In
terest of the reform Of China. he, has
organized many reform associations, the
chief of which is In New York. ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13
WHY THE KETTLE SINGS.

VII u TIE NE IAl1E SlNSf5.s
Who knows why kettle "singsri
when the water is boiling?
The following process accounts for
It. When the water begins to get
hot little bubbles form at the bot
tom of the kettle and rise to-,
ward the top till they burst AT
first they burst only a little way
from the bottom, but as the water
gets hotter they rise higher and high.
er. At last, when the water Is boil:
ing they burst on the surface hum
,dreds OF them, one right after anoth.l
er-and 1t is the noise OF their con
tinuous bursting which makes the
sound usually called singing. -
Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13
.rHE STORY or IoE..

- 1ViGs SIOhI sOf JOE,
He was an English startling, aud
was owned by barber. A startling
can be taught to speak, and to speak
very well, too. says the Sunday
School Advocate. This one had been
taught to answer certain questions,
30 that dialogue like this could
be carried on:
"Who are your"
TN Joe.'
Where are you from?"
From Plmlico."' I.
who Is your master?p
THE barber"
What brought you here?"
bad company"
2 Now It came to pass. one day, that
the starting escaped from his cage
and few away to enjoy his liberty.
The barber was in despair. Joe was
the life Of the shop; many a GUS
toner had been attracted by the fame
Of the bird, and the barber saw his
receipts falling of. Then, too. he
loved the bird, which had proved SO
apt; q pupil.
But an efforts to fnd the stray
bird were In vain.
Meantime, Joe had been enjoying
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-13
scHooLRooM sDoN'rs.

Z. SCHOOLROOM eD0N'nS.
Don't enter the schoolroom with
muddy shoes.
Don't enter the schoolroom with un.
kempt hair.
+ Don't enter the schoolroom with
unwashed hands and dirty nails.
Don't walk about the room with
"a dragging, indolent, noisy step.
+ Don't rattle your books and PEN
ellis ON your desk.
Don't whisper just because the
teachers back is turned.
{ Don't waste your time while In the
schoolroom, but devote your study
hours to your books. 5i9.S
Don't let another pupil excel -ycu
in department.
Don't fail to make brave fight TO
stand at the head of your class. -
Washington Star.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

lution of 1776. 1t was a prize
story and was contested for by
many of the leading writer's of
the south. The description of the
battle of Kings Mountain in
this story is one of the most
graphic ever given of that ia
nous engagement. It increased
enormously the circulation of the
paper in which it was published.
When quite a young girl she be-
came a member of the Presby-
terrain church, and all through
her life was active in church
work. She was most< lovable
and sympathetic woman, and
greatly beloved in this commun-
ity by every one who knew her.
In failing health for many years
she was at times a great sufferer,
but always patient, and never
complaining under her Affections.
The services were conducted by
DR.. r. B. Grinnan at her resi-
dence, and, in obedience to her
wishes, of a most simple char
acter. The reading of a part of
the Is Chap. of Corinthians, and
the singing of Rock of Ages and
Just as am, which she request
ed to be sung, terminated the
services at the house. At the
cemetery the beautiful hymn,
Abide with me, another of her
selection, was sung, and all that
remained of this loved woman,
and devoted Christian was COM
mitted to the earth. The floral
tributes sent by sorrowing friends
were very beautiful. The pail
bearers were Capt. M. G.. Toms,
Messrs. w. H. Justus, A. L.
Holmes, DR.. ]. G. Waldrop, O..
Williams and A. E. Flicker. She
leaves, surviving her, four chill
dren, Judge H. G. Ewart, Misses
Minnie and Juliet Ewart and
Mrs. Lila Ripley BarnweIl.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03
Death Of Mrs.
Mary A. Ripley.

The Hustler last week chron-
icled the serious illness of Mrs.
Ripley. She died at six A. M,
Friday morning, passing away
as gently as an infant sleeping.
Mrs. Ripley was born near
Belfast, Ireland, in county Down,
the 7th of Dec. 1928. Her father
was James Mcmahon. When
only three years of age her par
ents came to this country, locat-
ing at Columbia, S. c. In 1848
she married James B. Ewart, a
prominent lawyer of that city.
After the death of Mr.. EWart in
1857 she became a resident OF
Hendersonville in 1862, and mar
ried Col. V. Ripley, prominent
citizen of this state. Mrs. Rip
lev was a woman of strong intel
lectuality, and in her earlier
years, was an authoress of con-
siderable distinction. She was a
regular contributor to many of
the leading magazines and
periodicals of her day. Perhaps
her most valuable production
was ELLEN Campbell of Kings
Mountain story Of the Revo-
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

Z. caleS. VINO IS q delegate
from Tahkeostee Lodge to the
Grand Lodge here next week
has made a liberal contribution
to the ice cream and cake
fund" for the reception.
The management of the Blue
Ridge Inn changes and changes,
but Mr.. Louis Haas stays right
there in fact through four or
five different changes. While
only temporary, just now, we
trust he will be there perman-
emily.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03
To the Public.

desire to call attention 70 the
fact that | am a NotaryaPubli
and as such have authority to
take acknowledgements of par
ties, either in town or in the
country, who have any kind of
papers to sign.
am also a Surveyor.
I can be found,at the office of
Med. Ray between the hours of
nine a. m. and five p. m.
w. c.. JORDAN.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

WISE BUYERS. be wise. Don't
part with your cash until you get
our prices on clothing, dress
goods, John B. Stetson hats, Stet-
son shoes, Reynolds shoes and
Oxfords, in all coiors, trunks,
suit cases, in fact the best of ev
erything in our line. Needles and
supplies for all makes of sewing
machines. GLAZENER cuts the
price and sells the goods.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03
LOCAL NOTES.

South Main street has been
beautifed by many of the prop
erty owners there, by sodding
the space between the cement
walks and the curb. Here is an
example of civic pride which
means much. People public-spir-
tied enough to do things like this
are the people who make a town
grow.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Williams are
now on the top of Sugar Loaf
mountain, and Salola Inn, i'm
proved and renovated, is open to
the public for the season. Few
places in this famous country has
more points of historical interest
than Sugar Loaf mountain and
certainly nowhere may more
magnificent panorama be viewed
than from the broad verandas of
Salola Inn.
In terrific tornado which
swept Oklahoma last Saturday,
and in which Is people were kill
ed, the residence of J. L. Hart,
formerly of Henderson county,
was completely demolished, Mrs.
Harris back was broken, a little
girls leg was wrenched from her
thigh and Mr.. Hart and two 9TH
er children were seriously in
iured. Mr.. Hart is a cousin of
Philip Hart and his wife is Plato
Hefner's sister. They removed
to the West several years ago.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

Pineules- new Kidney remedy-are
for all diseases of the kidneys and blad-
der. They act promptly in all cases of
lame back, rheumatic pains, infamma-
ton or the bladder, urinary disorders
and weak kidneys. Sold by Hunters
Pharmacy.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

The Majestic Mfg. Co., of st.
Louis, Mo-, have a man at the
Clarke Hardware store this week
showing the Majestic Range in
actual operation, baking and
serving biscuits to the large
crowds.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03
The Swine Or the FIOweF7

An mel saw a huge and 1oathsome sty'
Wherein drove of walloWing swine
were barred,
Whose banquet shocked the nostril and
the eye;
Then spoke voice, Behold the source
of lardI''
I fed, and saw field that seemed at first
One glistening mass of roses pure and
white,
With dewy buds mid dark green foliage
nursed;
And, as fingered DER the lovely sight,
The summer breeze, that cooled chat
Southern scene,
Whispered, 3 Behold the souroepf
COTTOLENEI'a
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

You are cordially invited to
attend our exhibit any day this
week. Come and have a cup of
coffee and hot biscuits. if you in
tend to buy or not.
Clarke Hardware Co.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

The Clarke Hardware are Civ
ing free a handsome set of ware,
We'll worth 81. SO. See advertise
ment in this paper.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03
NOTICE.

FOR SALE. Saw Mill, Grist
Mill and Feed Mill (crusher).
These mills are new, in good con-
dltion, and are portable. A bar
gain. Write or phone B. A. Mer-
rell, Oleeta, N. c..
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

W AN ED. White girls to
learn a good business and earn
$500 to $4,000 yearly. The
work is easy, factory is we'll VEN
tlIated, and board can be pro-
cured for $3.50 a week, good
nome. SEIDENBURG & co.
Cigar Factory, Greenville, S. c.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

Come see our new box paper,
Just opening up. Lofts Book
otore. 26
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

LOST-A small black purse,
containing keys and change.
Keep the money. return the keys
and receive liberal reward. Hust-
Ter Office.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03
F r E E :!
S $50
Set of Ware

With every Majestic Range sold during the
FREE, one handsome set of ware. This ware
is worth $3.50 if it is worth cent. It is the
best that can be bought. We don't add $3.50 to
the price of the range and tell you you are get
ting the ware free, but sell all Majestic Ranges
at the regular price You get the ware free.
Remember, this is for exhibition week only.
Ware will not be given after this week. This
ware is on exhibition at our store, and must be
seen to be appreciated.
Come in any day during the week. Make
our store your headquarters. Have coffee and
biscuits with us.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

All kinds Green House plants
Tor gardening and trucking-al
kinds of flower plants. R. w.
FLETCHER, Fletcher, N. c.. I'm
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-06-03

Read the Clarke Hardware
20, S advertisement in this paper
and you will not wonder why they
nave such crowds every day.