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Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
scME INTERESTING STATISTICS.


What Combination IL Doing for tho
Independent Merchant.
Shall we take restaurant keeping?
The Standard OIL interests control one
Chain" of restaurants and the Ameri-
can Tobacco interests control another.
Or printing? One house in New York
issues and prints twenty periodicals,
and the small Independent printer, like
the small Independent publisher. is
disappearing.
Milk? The Standard OIL interests
own the Milk Trust.
Foundries or iron works? The Steel
Trust looks after them.
Tobacco? The United Cigar Stores
Company owns about six hundred re-
tail stores and will own many more
when the present chances of litigation
are removed.
Machinery? Largely controlled by
institutions like the American Shoe
Manufacturing Trust, a particularly
vicious form of these combinations.
Mems clothing? Passing into the
Chain" system. One company owns
thirty.seven clothing stores in the
West.
Banks? Owned or controlled chiefly
by the Standard Oil, Morgan or Beef
Trust Chains"
Butcher shops? Under process Of
absorption through the absorbed gro
cery stores. or becoming practically the
agencies for the Beef Trust.
The department stores constantly In
crease in number and In size.
How to Mus.le Rooster.
The trained mind works with accu.
racy and efficiency. whether the prob
lem before 1t be small or great. A cor.
respondent Of the New York Times
relates story concerning Herbert
Spencer. the great English philosopher.
Mr. Spencer owned a very valuable
rooster. which nevertheless greatly an
noyed his master by his persistent
and vociferous Growing. The philoso-
| pher was victim of insomnia, and
night after night, while tossing about
in his bed, trying to sleep. was pre-
vented by the incessant noise from
the hennery.
What to do he did not know. He
finally noticed that every time the
rooster crowed 1t would flap Its wings
as II making an effort to fly An idea
struck him. He determined that the
following night he would tie the fowls
wings close to his body That night
no noise came from the hennery to dis.
turb the philosophers slumbers. He
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Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
1888 MINERS ARE ENToMBED.
Explosion in British Shaft Cuts on
Means Of Escape.

Explosion in British Shaft Cuts on
Means Of Escape.
An explosion in the Wellington coal
mine at Whitehaven. England, cut OF
the exit from the 1876 miners who were
working below the surface Rescue
parties succeeded in saving four men
who had been working at the bottom
of the shaft. They were. prevented by
the gas from penetrating to q point
where the main body Of men is Inn
pr:soned. Every Indication was that
the inner workings Of the mine were
afire and there was the gravest appre-
hension regarding the entombed men.
The colliery is owned by the Earl Of
Lonsdale and Its workings extend, four
or five miles beneath the sea. The
spot where the eighty-five hewers and
some flfty-odd shiftmen, still imprison-
ed. were working at the time Of the ex-
plosion is about three miles from the
shaft exit.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
Collese GROWING serlous.

The report comes from one of our
great universities that animal spirits
are on the decline among the under
graduates. There is a greater tone
of seriousness on the campus these
days, they say. and In certain localities
unmistakeable tendencies toward an in
terest in books. Eccentricity and riot
GUS excesses have given place to grav-
ity and a desire to get on in the world.
While we should all be sorry to see
some OF the picturesque student Gus
toms disappear, we can easily spare the
old-time putting cows in the chapel,
painting numerals on university prop
erty, harassing instructors and man.
handling fellow students. 1t takes a
strong will-power to laugh at some Of
the typical college pranks of the older
day.-Success Magazine.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
LOSES RICHES, BUT PROVES LOVE

Woman sacrhnces 100000 .. Pre-
liminary to Her wedding.
Mrs. Edward Swortfiguer, recently
Miss Marietta swortfiguer, left Los An
geles the other night with her husband
for st. Helena, Cal. with no property
save the clothes she wore. having deed.
ed back to her brother the 100000 es-
tate which she Inherited recently. De-
termined to prove that her cousin, Ed.
ward Swortfguer, was marrying her
for love, as a preliminary to the we'd
ding ceremony she transferred all
right in the estate of her mother, who
died recently, to her brother, he agree
ing not to oppose their marriage fur
ther.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
STEALS s144, 500 IN -FOUR YEARS.
warrant for Missing Bank Cashier
Discloses Enormous Thefss.

Warrant for Missing Bank Cashier
Discloses Enormous Thefts.
J. Howard Lowery, assistant cashier
of the Utica City National Bank, Of
Utica, N. Y, disappeared several weeks
ago and warrant was issued for his
arrest on the charge Of appropriating
money amounting to about $4,000 1t
developed later that Lowery had been
speculating on large scale. The bank
has filed suit against him to recover
$115,O00 and has attached property in
which he is interested to the amount
of $4,000. The bank Use protected fur
ther by bonds for $4,000. The COM
plant AYERS that Lowery's themts be-
gan in 1906. totaling in four years
s144,500. during which time, however,
he had restored $4,000. His friends
fear he has committed suicide.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
35 coNv1cTs BURN TO DEATH.
Attempt of One Prisoner to Escape
Costs Lives OF Many,

. 3 Y. . 4. A L Fl
Attempt of One Prisoner to Escape
Costs Lives OF Many.
Thirty-six negro convicts lost their
lives when the stockade of the Red
Feather Coal Company at Lucille
mines, Bibb County. about fifteen miles
north of Centerville, Ala, was de-
stroyed by fire set by one of the pris-
oners in an effort to gain his freedom.
Thirty-five of the convicts, including
the one who started the blaze, were
burned to death and another was fa-
tally shot by the guards while trying
to escape. 1t was with much difficulty
that the remaining convicts in the
stockade were prevented from eluding
the guards. The financial loss will
reach several thousand dollars.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
Consider This Advice,

No woman should submit to surgi-
cal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made exclusive
~ from roots and herbs, o fair trial.
This famous medicine for women
has for thirty years proved to be the
most valuable tonic and invigorator Of
the female organism. Women reside
ing in almost every city and town in
the United States bear willing testi-
E. Fnkham's Vegetable Compound.
It cures female ills, and creates radi-
ant, buoyant female health. II you
are Ill, for your own sake as well a.
those you love, give it trial.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice Is FREQ
and always helpful.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
CUTS OFF ARM WITH 5AcKKn1rE

Foreman at Factory Saves Lads
Life by Rough Surgery.
When the right arm of Harold Kel-
Ter, not yet 16, became caught in the
machinery of the plant of the Fort
Stanwix Knitting Company, Rome, N.
Y, the foreman. Herbert Mills, cut it
OF with jackknife. 1t was rough
and ready surgery, but it probably
saved the lads life. Whirling 800 rev.
olutions minute, the machine was
chewing the arm to pieces and would
have drawn the boys body into
its nav. The foreman was one of
those who saw, the lads peril. He
realized that in moment Keller's life
probably would be ended unless heroic
measures were taken. Without mo-
ment's hesitation he whipped out his
pocket knife and cut off the arm Just
below the elbow. releasing the boy.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
lmportance Of = Word.

II you should write q letter to the
man who is chief magistrate Of this
republic you are at liberty to address
him as "The President, Washington,
D. G." That will be SUFFICIENT. He is
not "his excellency," as is the supreme
executive magistrate of Massachusetts,
nor "his high mightiness," a title
which, they say. sounded pleasing to
the ear of the Father of His Country.
But II you should write letter to the
Secretary of State of the United States,
whom the plain president appointed
TO- the job, prepare to dip your pen in
honorific ink. While the chief magis-
trate is plain president" without any
titular epaulets, his Secretary of State
is the Honorable Secretary of State" !"
It will not do to address him as ..the
Secretary OF State" simply. He is
something more than that. The eti-
quette OF the State Department re-
quires that the word honorable" be
prefixed to the word Secretary
Boston Globe.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

q
It is true that this Is not q demon
strative nation. nor q demonstrative
generation, says A. E. Thomas In Sue
cess Magazine. Yet there are many
men and women still living whose
memories run back to the days when
Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightin
gale" was the idol Of the hour; whe
can remember the furore that hei
singing aroused. Perhaps there are
still living some of the men whose
hands took the horse from her car
riage and dragged her in triumph
from old Castle Garden to the hotel
where she lived. At all events, they
can remember that 1t was done. and
perhaps thep saw it, even II they did
not help to do 1t.
We do not take the horses from the
carriages of prima ,donnas any more
The prima donnas now ride In costly
motor cars, and gasoline cannot be re-
moved with the same facility as
horses. Even if the singers still used
horses, it is doubtful If we should in.
terfere. But, though our ways Of
showing it are less ingenious, we are
still as ardently the slaves of the
great magician as ever we were. We
still greet with keenest interest the
cabled announcements Of the discov-
cry of some new wonder-worker In the
field Of song or instrumental music
No. neither the magicians nor ouI
love Of their magic is dead. We may
be no longer moved either to behave
like children in our wonder at the
wizardry, nor to credit old wives tales
regarding Its origin. But we still love
above all things to fit beneath the
old, yet ever new spell of the per
sonal mastery of the great musicians
and, though we are less demonstrative
and more sophisticated than our fore
bears, we are by no means stodgy OF
stoical when the enchantment has done
Its work.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
Deafness Cannon be Cured

By local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There ID
only one way to cure deafness, and that 10
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Il
caused by an infamed condition Of the mu.
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inflamed you have rumbiIng
sound or imperfect hearing, and when 1t 10
entirely closed. Deafness Is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to Its normal condi.
tion, hearing will be destroyed forever nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which Is nothing but an infiamed condition
Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness tcaused by Catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
F. ]. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
The Week
in Congress
~~~

The Senate Thursday reached an
agreement to begin voting at 4 o'clock
Friday on the long and short haul
amendments to the railroad bill. and
to meet daily at II o'clock. beginning
Monday. The voting agreement for
Friday provides that all amendments
relating to the long and short haul
shall be disposed of before the end of
the legislative day. but the under
standing does not preclude the taking
of recess from one day to another
in case the amendments should re-
quire more time than can be given
them Friday. All of the speeches
were in support Of the Dixon long and
short haul amendment. They were
made by Senators Clapp. Smoot and
Nixon. The Senate passed the House
omnibus lighthouse bill, which, after
receiving the consideration of con-
ference committee, will go to the Pres
ident for his signature. In the House
Representative Payne of New York de.
livered an extended defense of the
Payne-Aldrich tariff bill, argning that
the recent advance in the cost of liv-
ing was not due to that legislation.
The modified long and short haul
amendment introduced by Senator Dix
on as substitute for the Hepburn
amendment to the railroad bill was
adopted by the Senate Friday after 1t
had been perfected by Incorporating
in it portion of the Paynter amend.
ment, favored by the Democrats. The
vote on the substitute was Sc yeas, 10
nays. The House discussed the sun
dry civil bill.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
just a chance.

"Yes. You offer the property low
enough. Mr.. Yipsley." said the real es-
tate agent, but 1t will be best for you
to give some satisfactory reason for
wanting to SELL"
THE reason why want to sell is
that the property is all run down. It
doesn't bring me 2 per cent on the
money invested in 1t I'm not offering
1t at sacrifice. l don't need the mon
ey. want to get rid of 1t, but am
asking all it's worth"
"Um-well, I'll list 1t for you. Mr..
Yipsley," said the real estate agent.
TITS barely possible that the novelty
of the thing may attract some equally
cranky purchaser a
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

Mrs. stuyvesant Fish, at luncheon
in New York, said with good-humored
mockery of the suffragettes:
If they keep on, their outlook, real
ly. will become as naively selfish as
Mrs. Dash's. Mr.. Dash, as his young
wife posed before the mirror in a dec
ollete gown from the dearest shop In
the Rue de la Paix. regarded the pref
ty little lady indulgently. and said
with sigh:
"'You do look nice in that frock,
dear, but it cost me heap of money!
"'You dear old boy, she cried. what
do care for money when it's ques.
tion of pleasing your"
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
RAINS CHECK FLAMES.

Walker and Bemidji, aIinn., ON Rim
of Forest Blaze, Saved from Ruin.
A telephone message from Walker,
Minn., conveyed the information that
forest fires which threatened that town
and the State tuberculosis hospital
near there had been checked by a
light rain, and that, temporarily at
least, the danger was passed. The
same reports came from Bemidji.
Light rains appear to have been gen.
eral in northern Minnesota, and these
have aided in suppressing the fires.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
Conpensation.

Nervous Passenger Con lake steam
er)-It must be terrible to think of an
accident happening to the boat while
you are away down there in that hole.
Stoker-It's jist the other way.
ma'am. II the boat sinks won't have
to go through more'n about half as
much warter as you will fore git to
the bottom o. the lake
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

The ardent controversy which has
been waging in England, and America
concerning the best way to dispose of
school boys in the long summer vaca-
tion has prompted the Grand Trunk
Railway System to issue special pub
lication giving suggestions and practi-
cal hints to parents, as to what to do
with the school boy during the months
of July and August. The vacation camp
is one Of the solutions and the publica-
ton entitled, What shall a Boy do
with his Vacation?" thoroughly covers
the ground.
A copy may be obtained for the ask
ing by applying to w. s. Cookson, 917
Merchants Loan & Trust Building, Chi
cago VI
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
GIRL INDICTED FOR MURDER.

Kate AIanx, sixteen Years Old, Held
for the Death Of Her Slater.
Katie Manz, 16 years old. was in
dicted by the county grand jury in
Canton, Ohio. on the charge of murder
in the first degree. She is accused of
causing the death Of her sister Eliza
beth 10 years old, at their home in
Massillon a few weeks ago. Cletus
iWillaman was indicted on the charge
of murder in the first degree in con-
nection with the alleged murder of
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Rooms recently.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
What does that mean?

What does that mean?
1t means that the men that in
past generation would have been IN
dependent merchants are now the en-
ployes of these stores, and never can
be anything else; employees on wages
with time checks. fines, and their daily
work dependent upon a managers ca
price. That is their prospect in life.
1t is hard dn some of Its aspects). and
we dislike to admit 1t. but 1t is the
truth.
The gigantic department stores and
mail order houses are built Of the
ruins Of independent stores. Just as
the Christian churches of Rome were
built of the fragments Of the old tenn
pies, and each Independent store de-
stroyed is an independent merchant
turned into salaried employe.--
Charles Edward Russell in Success
Magazine.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
Jimmy Dolan,s sister.

A Buffalo youngster told the teacher
that his sister had the measles. The
teacher sent him home and told him
to stay there until his sister got well
After he had skipped jpyfully away
another boy held up his hand and
said: Teacher, Jimmy Dolan's sister
what's got the measles lives IN
Omaha"
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
4 PACKAGE. MAILED FREE on REouEsI OF
MUNYON'S
PAW PAW PILLS
The best Stomach

The best Stomach
and Liver Pills known
and q positive and
speedy cure for Con-
stipation. Indigestion.
Jaundice, Biliousness,
Sour Stomach. Head
ache, and all ailments
arising from a disor-
dered stomach or slug
gish liver. They con-
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
Took Him ID Hi. Worl

Took Him at His Word.
Nell What caused the GOODNESS be-
tween you and Jack?
Belle He told me he was unworthy
of me.
Nell l-Oh, they all say that.
BELIEVES, but / believed him.
Philadelphia Record.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

His Host-I have some curiosities
upstairs should like to show you. Did
you ever see a real genuine, old time
Toledo blade?
Mr.. Pneuritch-Gosh. yes: many q
time! I've seen the Memphis ScImitar.
too. In the days when was a cub
printer worked while for both Of
'em.-Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

form all the virtues and values of Mum
yon's Paw-Paw Tonic and are made
from the Juice OF the Paw-Paw fruit.
l unhesitatingly recommend these pills
as being the best laxative and cathartic
ever compounded. Send US postal or
letter requesting free package of
Munyon's Celebrated Paw-Paw Laxa-
tive Pills. and we will mail same free
Of charge. MUNYON'S HOMOEO-
PATHIC HOME REMEDY CO.. SD
and Jefferson SITS, Philadelphia, Pa.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

BY vote OF 40 to % the Senate
Wednesday amended and accepted the
House provision of the railroad bill
which places the defense of suits be-
fore the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion in the hands of the Attorney Gen.
eral, but permits the commission and
shippers to intervene and even to con.
tinue the suit in case the Attorney
General withdraws. The period dur
ing which rates of railroad companies
may be suspended by the commission
was extended from 60 to 120 days on
motion of Mr.. Aldrich. The debate on
the bill continued throughout the day
and was marked by some sharp pass
ages between Senators Rayner and
Hughes and also between Senators
Rayner and Elkins. An early adjourn.
ment was taken to afford the Demo-
Gratis an opportunity to confer over
certain propositions made to them by
the regular Republicans. The House
spent the day debating bill to extend
to the Territory of Hawaii the laws Of
the United States concerning appro-
priations that are enjoyed by terri.
tories within the United States. The
bill was passed, having been previously
passed by the Senate.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
1t Died,

Barber CATER shave) blair dyed.
sir?
Customer (baldheaded) Yes: 1t
died about ten years ago.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

Not So Tactless a. That.
She-Mrs. Boreton called to-day, and
I thought she would never go.
He-But you are SO amiable sup
pose you never gave her the slightest
hint that you wanted her to go.
She-Indeed did not. II had
she'd be here now.-Brooklyn Life.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

A schoolboy was asked to write "in
his own words" the story of the prodi-
gal son. He wrote:
"He wasted his substance in right
eous living. and when he came back
his father killed for him the fat head
ed calf."-London Fun.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

Of Mother rays % sweet Pewders Pc for chi. SH
dren. They break up colds In 24 hours,
cure Feverishness. Constipation. Headache.
Teething Disorders and Stomach Trou-
bles. Over 10000 testimonials. AT all
Druggists, 26c. Ask to-day. Sample mailed
FREE. Address. Allen s. Olmsted. Il
Row NJ Y.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

Mamma. did you ever notice how
Uncle Jasper eats?"
mo. dear; 1t is impolite to watch
your uncle while he is eating"
But you don't have to watch him.
mamma. You can hear him eat"
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
Giving Il Up.

Paw, what do you mean when you
talk about the 'insurgents,7"
Tommy. do you know the meaning
OF the word 'mugwump'?"
NO"
"Then there's no use in my trying to
tell YOU what an insurgent is =
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
Information for Roll..

Father" said little Rollo. what is
appendicitis"
My son." answered the cynical par
ent, appendicitis is something that en-
ables a good doctor to open UP mans
anatomy and remove his entire bank
account."-Washingt Star.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
No Competition.

Squire Durnitt (of Lonelyville)-
Our towns got the four biggest liars
in the State.
Uncle Welby Gosh (of Drearyhurst.
- guess that's right. You're three Of
'em. Who's the fourth?
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

How uninteresting woman would
be If she had neither curiosity nor sus-
picion in her make-up!
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25


ly screamed and for
six months was una
BILE to sit In a chair.
l lost 40 pounds and
was so lame / could
not wash my face.
The kidney secrA
tions were Of q whit
ish color and often
suppressed. A Z t e r
doctoring and using
At~4.1~k If4o
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
|. Hoods
Sarsaparilla

Cures all blood humors, all erup.
tions, clears the complexion, cre-
ates an appetite, aids digestion, re-
lieves that tired feeling, gives yigor
and vim.
Get It today. In usual liquid form or
chocoiated tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100
Doses 81.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

A clear brain and
Steady, dependable nerves
Can win wealth and fame
For their owner.
Clear-headedness and q
Strong, healthy body
Depend largely on the
Right elements in
Regular food and drink.
Coffee contains caffeine
A poisonous drug.
Postum is rich in the
Gluten and phosphates that
Furnish the vital energy
That puts "ginger" and
Hustle
Into body and brain.
there's a Reason
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
UnluckY Accldent.

Doctor, you broke my tooth then.
didn't you?"
Worse than that madam; broke
my best forceps"
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
Good for sore Eyes,

for over 100 years PETTIT'S EYE
SALvE has positively cured eye dis
eases everywhere. All druggists or
Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

began with Doan's Kidney Pills.
gained gradually and was soon cured.
The cure is permanent"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. 50 cents q box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

Every man expects to go to heaven,
and he will be awfully disappointed IT
he happens to meet any Of his former
neighbors there.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25
SCREAMED WITH PAIN.

A Terrible Tale Of kidney suaerins.
Charles Easter, East Locust st..
Watseka, ILL.,, says: II suffered such
sovoro pofn IN INV honL $hof 7 ctual.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

A woman likes to have her husband
think she is jealous when she isn't.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

Mrs. Winslow.s soorzNo s1aur for Childrsn
tsethipg eoftsns the gums, reduces Inflammation, n
iays pain. cures wind collie. 2 cents botsls-
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

Red, Weak, Weary, watery Eyes
Relieved BY Murine Eye Remedy. Try
Murine For Your Eye Troubles. You viii
Like Murine. It Soothes. soc at Your
Druggists. Write For Eye Books. Free.
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

All baseball grounds have flies on
them.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

People seem to have mania
touching man on his sore spots.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-05-25

Constipation causes and seriously
aggravates many diseases. It is thor
oughly cured by DR.. Pierce's Pellets.
Tiny sugar-coated granules.