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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
JEANS ALGEBRA.

Jean unstrapped her books, and
took pad and pencils from the closet.
I'D like to be polite, Mr.. Marshall"
she said, laughing across at her
fathers old friend, who was spending
two days with him, Shut never
dare to be polite till my algebra is
DONE"
''Wbat makes you like 1t so much ~
Mr.. Marshall asked, smiling. Young
ladies don't generally have much
taste for algebra"
Like I'll" Jean repeated vehement.
ly; 81 despise It. That's why do
1t first; II gave myself the tiniest
margin Of excuse. I'd never get it
done. And 4 may be stupid am
stupid in it-but 1t shan't conquer my
morals anyhow"
81. see," the guest replied, rising,
We'll, good luck to it-and you, Miss
Jean. Perhaps you'll like 1t better
after a while"
"Neyer!" Jean returned emphatic
ally,
A month later the three girls were
looking at one another with dazed
eyes. They must take care of moth
err. of course, but how? Corrinne's
music? Barbara's art? They had
teen studied only for accomplish
ments-they never had supposed
that they would need them.
Then a letter came from lMr. Mar.
shall, with the wonderful offer of u
well-paid position for Jean.
"Jean!" Corrinne cried; "why, she's
the Youngest"
And never studied typewriting in
her lffe!" Barbara chimed in.
For Miss Jean,' Mrs. Randall
read: "a young lady who always
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
His Model.

Many a youth is taken with the de.
sire to write. Often he does not know
exactly what he wishes to compose,
but the itch for the pen is strong. The
Bellman tells the story of an ambi.
tious young man who called upon a
Chicago publisher.
He informed the publisher that he
had decided to write book.
May venture to inquire as to the
nature of the book you propose to
writer" asked the publisher, very
politely.
"oh," came in an ofrhand way from
the aspirant to literary fame, II think
of doing something on the line ct Les
Miserables,' only livelier, you know
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
SHORT METER SERMONS.
~~o~~
Tho First Conaict.

Tho First ConAict.
Some of us find the very first con.
fiict Of all hard enough-the fight with
self Charles F. Aked, Baptist
New York City.
Standard OF Right.
1t should be borne in mind that
without some knowledge of the true
nature of God there is no standard Of
right-Rey. Hiram vrooman, Presby
terrain, Providence.
Factor In Life.
What a man thinks In his heart Ii
his creed. Every man has his creed
and his creed whatever it be is de
termining factor in his life.-Rev
Murdoch Mcleod, Presbyterian. Ia
coma.
The Difference.
The essential difference between q
religious and irreligious person Is the
difference between their intentions and
purposes respecting right and wrong
Rev. Hiram Vrooman, Presbyterian
Providence.
= hearing Trouble
Never bear more than one trouble
at time. Some people bear three
kinds all they have had, all they
have now and all they expect to have
Rev. ]. B. Remensnyder. Lutheran.
New York City.
Well Born.
It is great thing to be well born
mot in the matter of clothing or ma
terial riches, but to be well born into
the possession Of those things which
cannot otherwise be obtained. Rev
Luther B. Wilson, Methodist. Paw
tucket. R. l.
Morality.
Morality is the unsatisfled life. Be
hind every good deed there stands the
majesty OF the moral law which makes
a man never satisfied with himself
Such morality Is identical with the
true religion.-Rev. Leslie E. Learned
Episcopalian, Pasadena.
Man and Universe.
The universe is not mans inferior
In intelligence, but the moment he car
rise in knowledge to grasp her secrets
Want emanc,nates her nau found mo q
10 ;,on, INC s,svaru ~ ~, Dos .s
C,anda . pr,ddv nn,.oona,,.n p.oe,,
Ign.
The breakara ana foam NOV cove,
tho rocrs a whi,a INF whom tho stor,,
s s tho rocba ara sti,, tbara . - -
weather. a tbons.rd othar s.asr, :.
Mans aaet,ne soam ana h,ah.sa,n i :. :
hraaLans 80 ha,s,a.s ~ s. ae ~ ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
FANS ARE NO LONGER IN IT.
People Are interested Now Only In
The Antique Specimens.

i - .
People Are Interested Now Only in
The Antique Specimens.
1t is said the fan trade is steadily
declining, and this. too. In spite of
the fact that at no time has that
graceful weapon of coquetry and com
fort been SO universal. Some of the
leading fan houses in Paris have
closed their doors. and one of the best
lawmakers. whose patronage includes
the elite Of Europe, declares the day is
past when long prices will be paid for
fans. One instantly seeks the reason
for the change Of sentiment which
thus affects trade. The aforesaid fam.
maker explains 1t by saying the Ger
man copies of the expensive styles
have done good deal to injure frst-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
Fishing for sheen.

When sheep were introduced into
Cornwall, England. flock Of them ran
into the sea and were floated by their
wool. Some fishermen saw them, and,
thinking them to be new species Of
fish, made haste to try to catch them
with hooks and nets. Next morning
they brought home catch whose val.
ue was greater than any load their
boats had ever carried.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
THE STRUGGLE.

Say not, the struggle naught availeth,
The labor and the wounds are vain,
The enemy faints not, nor faileth,
And as things have been they remain
If hopes were dupes, fears may be liars ;
1t may be, in yon smoke concealed.
Your comrades chase e'en low the fiers.
And but for you possess the field.
For while the tired waves, vainly break
Ing,
Seem here no painful inch to gain,
Far back, through creeks and inlets max
ing,
Comes silent, flooding in, the MAN,
And not by eastern windows only.
When daylight comes, comes in the
light;
In 'front.' the sun climbs, how slowly,
But westward, look, the land is bright
Arthur Hugh Clough.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
Humble Pie
n
-

Il overheard the offer my father
made you. You think the device is
worth more?"
Very much more"
Il have some money lying idle. Mr..
Andrus, money would be glad to
invest. 1t is my own. left me by
my Grandfather Atwood. VIII you
wait, please-let me buy an interest
In your device?"
The young mans face flushed.
He stared at her.
you are quite in earnest about
this?" he murmured.
Your question is not compliment
ary," said the girl. II am In earnest,
however. and assure you that the In
vestigation conducted by my lawyer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07

'0UCldtSS I0f svCl5GLbCROUGE
The Duchess of Marlborough has be-
come deeply interested in philanthropy
ic and educational work among Lon
don working girls, being actively con-
nected with the management of the
National Physical Recreation Society,
of which King Edward is also a pa
iron. The society, established in 1886.
furnishes opportunities for working
girls to obtain instruction in physical
education. providing hundreds of In.
structors for its numerous .gymnasi-
ums. The Duchess recently presided
at the thirteenth annual drill compe
tition, given by the pupils Of the so
ciety for challenge shields and med
ais. and she presented the tokens to
the winners.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
More sun-spott..

The pun is not regarded as high
order Of humor; nevertheless good
pun is irresistible. writer in the
Baltimore American relates this con.
versation:
''Who is that neglected.looking lit
tie boy with that awfully dirty face?"
HE is the child Of Professor Son.
nenshine, the noted astronomer who
lives over the way"
"oh. IL he? Come here, little boy.
Run home and tell your father he
doesn't need his telescope to see spots
on the son"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07

-. =
him from electrocution. The boy had
been playing in lot in the rear of
Mrs. Richards home and dared his
companions, John O'Brien and Thomas
Hamilton. to climb an electric wire
pole. He reached the top first and
grasped two of the unprotected wires.
He was hurled downward by the shock
and his clothing held him on wires
strung from cross tree below. Mrs.
Richards. who was attracted by his
screams, dragged ladder from her
home and placed 1t against the pole.
She was preparing to climb to his res
cue when man took her place and
carried Mccain to the ground.
Never trust the man who thinks
there ia hut ma Gin
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
FAMILIAR PERFUME.

Nine-year-old Dorothy was the
youngest member Of party of E,t
ropean tourists, and as the days
passed and her small feet ached from
climbing stairs and traversing mosa.
lie floors, the scent of incense in the
churches, once novelty, came to
mean only WEAKNESS, says Harper's
Magazine.
One afternoon in Florence the lit
tie girls mother took her for a car
rage drive, She was surprised to
see the child suddenly lean forward
with a look OF apprehension on her
face.
Mamma" cried Dorothy, man.
ma! smell church
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
WOMAN AIDS IN RESCUE OF
BOY FACING ELEcTRocuT1oN.

Leo Mccain, IA years old, of Chi.
cago. escaped death through the eff
forts of Mrs. Edith Richards, wife of
M. C. Richards. who helped to save
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
.u1sT LIKE FAINTER

Uncle Jack is just like father
to us" said Alfred. HE always says
to Tom and me, run and wash your
hands, oys!"-Christian Register
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07

.
Rowdy was pet monkey. He. lived
in nice little home built on purpose
for him. His owner was little boy
twelve years old, named Rob Wins
low, and he loved Rowdy very dear
ly. Rowdy was never still a minute
unless he was asleep. Everyone ai-
mired him, he was such pretty lit.
tie fellow. His sharp little eyes
were bright and black, and they saw
everything at one glance.
Rowdy could do many funny tricks
which Rob, his master, had taken
great pains to teach him. He would
sit up and ask for his food, he would
read paper. or play horse. He also
had a great faculty for getting into
mischief, and when no one sas look
ing would pull the cats tail or throw
chips at the cook. Rob had to keep
him tied up. Sometimes he took
MIN for a run, but always at the end
of chain. Rowdy appreciated
these trips very much and danced
and tugged at his chain in wild
desire 10 get away. - &c.,,
One day as Mr.. Winslow, Rob's
father, was coming home at noon he
was startled to feel something drop
ped on his head. Looking up, he
perceived Rowdy seated in tree, grin.
ming contentedly, his chain dangling
at his side. knowing that he could
never be caught by chasing, Mr..
Winslow attempted to coax him
down. He held his hat as If 1t held
something to eat; he called, he said
nice things, but Rowdy edged farther
up the tree and grinned. Soon quite
crowd collected and Rowdy thought
1t was time for him to move. The
trees were very close together and
he swung himself along from tree to
tree. The crowd followed down the
street, laughing and cheering. The
noise frightened the monkey and he
scampered from the top of tree onEo
the roof OF house. His chain clat.
tered on the shingles and the crowd
cheered wildly. Rowdy looked abou.
him, chattering and gesticulating as
II much pleased with the sensation
he was creating. Soon he discovered
the chimney and decided to find on:
what it was made of and what 1t was
for. He soon succeeded In balanc-
ing himself beside 1t, but he could
not climb it or see over the edge,
SO he decided to jump on top. Up
he jumped and down went his hind
feet into the chimney. He chung to
the edge with his front ones and
while the crowd went wild with de-
light he scolded and scolded because
he was afraid to jump down to the
roof again.
Rowdy's shrill cries and the noise
of the crowd soon attracted the at
tention Of policeman and he came
to investigate. Mr.. Winslow had to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
DDR1yATIoN OF "DUNNING. .

To dun someone is to urge for pay
ment Of a debt. Not many know the
origin OF this word. 1t has been said
that 1t originally came from the
French verb "donner" Ito give).
This may he true, but the word prob
ably came from Joe Dun, famous
baiiiff OF Lincoln, noted about the
time OF Henry VII. Dun was so
noted for his ability to extract money
from the debtors that his name be.
came proverbial, and it got to be a
custom to say why don't you Dun
him?"-s. Goldstein, in the Brooklyn
Eagle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07

tackles her hard things first in the
determination that they shall not
conquer her morals is the kind "
young lady that we need fifty-two
weeks in the year"
who would have thought that a
little think like that Barbara
said MISUNDERSTANDING Observer.
"A WISE CROW.
Tales of big gulls which accompany
the army transports all the way in
the long journey from, San Francisco
are not infrequent, but II has re-
mained for California crow to wear
the laurel II you pass Hornbrook
any fine morning at 7.3O o'clock
sharp and crane your neck out of
the Pullman window up toward the
sky you will observe a fine black
devil of crow sitting complacently
in the top-most branches OF an old
pine, preening his feathers and APP
parently half asleep. says the San
Francisco Call.
But he is far from being asleep.
On the contrary, he Is very much
awake, for he is keeping a bright
lookout for train No. IA, which smoke
is visible every morning at this hour
as 1t comes tearing along the road.
AS the cars approach the tree there
IS subdued, stately Autter of two
black wings. Master Grow rises slow
ly into the air and picks up No. IA
with the abandon and ease of crow
hobo as 1t passes.
He drops to the roof of the car as
If 1t were his rightful home, and
though the engineer has tried every
way to play joke on him by toot-
ing the whistle. ringing the bell mad
ly and making general racket, the
crow solemnly refuses to be dis
lodged. He is an old friend now and
the passengers on the 7.30 have
learned to look for him as regularly
as they do for their morning papers.
Appetizers are thrown at him all
the way to Siskiyou, which is reached
at S.45 o'clock, where his ebony mai.
esty enjoys a royal meal, to which
his acumen and perseverance have
fairly entitled him. Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
THE HuRpY.GuRpY MAN.

AS fun producer, the game of the
hurdy-gurdy man ranks high and is
always great success at afternoon
parties. To play 1t, seat the players
in a circle and let one of them be
chosen as hurdy-gurdy man. Then
ask each of the others what musical
instrument he will be. and after
they have chosen, the hurdy-gurdy
man begins to sing:
I'm hurdy-gurdy, man,
I'm a hurdy-gurdy man.
We must do the best we can
To please the hurdy-gurdy man."
AS he sings he accompanies him
self on an imaginary piano. and the
others sing with him and accompany
themselves on the instruments they
have chosen; for instance, the boy
who has chosen to be the drum makes
the motions of drumming, and the
boy who has chosen to be hand
organ. grinds an imaginary hand-ar-
gan, and so on.
After few moments the hurdy-
gurdy man stops playing the piano
and begins playing some other instru.
ment. If he plays the drum the drum
mer must instantly leave of playing
the drum and begin playing the pr
ano, the instrument the hurdy-gurdy
man has just stopped playing. In
moment the hurdy-gurdy man
changes to the fife and the fife play
er Immediately takes up the drum.
and SO 1t goes on, the hurdy gurdy
man changing even faster and faster.
till finally he takes up the piano
again, whereupon all the players go
back to their original instruments.
and the game begins all over again.
Philadelphia Record.
BREATHING.
The following is copy of COM
position on breathing" written by a
boy in Yorkshire school
Breath is made of air. If II
wasn't for our breath, we should die
when we slept. Our breath keeps the
life a-going through our nose when
we are asleep. Boys that stay in a
room all day should not breathe. They
should wait till they get out doors.
Boys in room make carbonicide.
Canbonicide is poisoner than mad
dogs A heap of soldiers was in a
back hole in India, and carbonicide
got in and killed nearly every one
afore the morning. Girls kill the
breath with corsets that squeezes the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07

Notice your average days work.
how much Of 1t ia devoted to actual
work, and how much of 1t to needless
worry?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07

"Then you will continue lit"
81 don't know. The fact that It ID
a success seems to have turned a lot
of US voters against It, '-Washington
Star
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
5 TURKISH WOMEN 70 BENEFIT
| FROM TIE NEW GOVERNMENT
.SSS,@so175.sse k-o1ls~17--

OMEN in Turkey insist freedom men, and
under the changed conditions government
umph Of the Young Turk the deposition
Abdul Hamid IL will rapidly rise to the status of their sis
ers IN other European lands according Reouf Ahnad
acting Consul General Turkey City sec
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
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The WelI-Loved Time.
Most children pout. and scream

The WelI-Loved Time.
Most children pout, and scream and
cry
When bedtime comes-I wonder why!
I love 1t best of all the day,
Though 1t does put an end to, play,
I creep into my little bed
All clean and fresh, and rest my head
Upon the pillow soft and white,
While mother dear turns down the
light
Then comes to me and whispers low,
While round the house the fierce
winds blow
With smothered shrieks, and sobs,
and walls
She tells me wondrous fairy tales;
OF princesses and knights OF old.
OF giants cruel and pigmies bold
Weird tales of magic spell and plum
der,
Which makes me hold my breath
with wonder!
And as her voice wanders ON
And drops into lower tone.
fall into the land OF dreams
And travel there till morning CLEANS
Washington Star
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
Complex Argument

Complex argument.
HAS local option proved success
in your nefghborhood?"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
N. w. u, Concert

The concert given Friday evening at
the Turner opera house by the North
western Band and Orchestra was well
attended, every seat in the parQuet and
galleries were taken and everybody had
only words of praise for the fine pro-
gramme rendered and the high class Of
music with which they were entertained,
1t must be admitted, that the University
band and orchestra are excellent musi-
cal organizations and that there are a
large number Of fine vOcalists among
the professors and in the student body.
The University has become very prom
inent factor in the social and musical
life in our city, one which a large
number Of our citizens realize and ap-
preciate, which was evidenced by the
large number who attended the concert
given Friday evening. The Band and
Orchestra will give another concert
June 4, and no doubt will again be
greeted by full house.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Coal Ordinance

The attention of the editor of the
Leader has been called to the fact, that
there is an ordinance in this city which
provides that all hay and coal loaded
upon any wagon, sled or other vehicle
shall be weighed by city inspector and
a certificate given before delivery.
The following is section four of such
ordinance. Section 4. No person or
persons shall sell or offer for sale within
the limits of the city of Watertown any
nay or coal loaded upon any wagon, sled
or other vehicle, without first having OBJ
tanned a written or printed check or GER
tifcate of the weight or quality of hay
or coal upon such wagon sled or other
vehicle from Of one the city inspectors
and ticket or certificate shall be duly
signed and dated by such inspector. The
ordinance provides for fine of $500 and
costs for each violation of the same. The
ordinance has evidently been a dead
letter and it is time that attention was
called to it.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Must Have the Road

One of OGr public spirited citizens has
for the past week, been circulating a
petition asking the Wisconsin Central
railway company to make this city a
point on it's direct route from the central
part Of the state to Chicago. Should the
road run to the north and within few
miles Of the city it would cut off cOnsid-
erabIe of the trade territory of Watertown
and circumscribe the city to radius of
a few miles, not enough to support the
large mercantile interests now here,
many of which, would be obliged to go
elsewhere.
Everybody shonld sign the petition,
and should it become necessary to offer
the company inducement to come to
WatertOWn, not be backward in fayOring
any plan that might be devised, to secure
the road. for it would be worth much to
our city in many ways which need not
be enumerated, for all will understand.
And then should the road come, it would
become a grand trunk line from the
north and west and go direct from here
to Chicago making shorter and less
expensive IOute to that city. 1t is
matter in which every citizen should be
interested and no effort should be spared
to secure the road if within the realm of
possibility.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Run Train to Fond du Lac

A petition has been circulated in the
city during the week, asking the general
superintendent of the Chicago and North
western railway company to run pass
enger train north between this city and
Fond du Lac in the evening for the ac-
cOmmOdation of thos5 who come here
from the north to trade At the present
time only one train goes north at 2:35
p. m. and there is not another train until
8:20 the following morning, SO that people
can not come to trade and return TO their
homes the same day, there not being
sufficient time between their arrival and
departure to do any trading the same
day. Mayor Mulberger drew up the petit
tiOn and was instrumental in having it
signed by our leading business men.
There is no question but that the North
western will accede to the wishes of the
petitioners and order the train which
reaches here from the south at $50 p. m.
to run to Fond du Lac for the accOmmO-
datiOn of the travelling public, but more
particularly those residing at Clyman
and Juneau who desire to trade in Water
town
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Thrown Out OF Court

The case of Thomas H. Gibson against
the Milwaukee Light, Heat and Traction
Co. came to rather abrupt end last Sat
urday at Jefferson. After the witnesses
for the plaintiff had given their testi-
mony a motion was made by rhe attorney
Of the defendant company asking for
the dismissal Of the action for several
reasons stated, and the motion was
granted by the judge and the case thrown
out of court. The attorneys for the
plaintiff have not as yet, determined On
a line of procedure, but it is quite prob
able that they will make some move to
gain further hearing in the matter.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

The above records will printing
does not only reach to the SI47o42
which figures obtained from the to
s15035 have held that there printers
who expressed their willingness
OF what costs and therefore
work should be let the
ALL which would the
well worth considering 1t giving fair chance everybody and
special favors
Has this, that alderman sandered
the columns of filthy daily sheet
looking after the peoples INTEREST," Them the high
the people the establishment respectable
ally clean of which each proud
the truth of all questions instead hiding gan
Whereas, the editor the Dol
lars tor to
fully detail Statements
Dollars like the of ST. Marys Hospital
as per his suggestion. A. H. HARTWIG.