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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
Only Perfect lnsulator.

Thomas A. Edison prophesies the
disappearance of the horse and the
disappearance Of the shop assistant"
said the editor. Transportation will
be electrical some day, and shops will
be automatic, slot-machine concerns.
Mr.. Edison is always original and
striking. l remember the, first time
ever interviewed him.
Mr.. Edison said, in the course
of the interview, what is the very best
insulator?'
THE only absolutely perfect insu.
lator, he replied. is poverty"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
A Mlstake.

You don't want to make any mis-.
take about Philadelphia's being slow
town." said Dobbleigh. mo. Stree. /
discounted a 30-day note over there
once and. by lingo, 30 days pass just
as quickly over there as they do
here!"-Lippincott's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
"prvr For All Time.

Fresno, Cal. Dry in perpetuity is
the restriction placed by the Santa Fe
railroad in all deeds to property in
the new town of River Bank. which is
to be midvalley division point on
that line. District Agent Hobart says
1t is the first town laid out by rail-
road to exclude saloons for all time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
An English Custom.

In England small carafe, or wa
ter bottle, with drinking glass in.
verted over the top, is always kept in
every bedroom, and freshly filled
morning and night. This is most
convenient custom where there is not
running water in or near the room,
as one will often go without the
wished for swallow after disagree
able pill. or to relieve sudden cough
or sneeze. rather than trouble to send
for II. Children are always wanting
q drink" and they can be taught to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
Tho Proof,

Mr.. Hubb-The Intelligence Office
manager told me that our new girl
was once an actress.
Mrs. Hubb--1 believe it. She dusts
the furniture exactly as the soubrette
6oes It on the stage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31

Some whites in the tropics do not
tan, but take on peculiar whitish
color, even when the blood is strong
and healthy. This is strikingly true
in damp. hot places. and one sees
some of the whitest people of Barba.
dos
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
He DIDN'T Know.

Ramshall-Has Hatley been happy
since his marriage?
Millets-I really can't say, and i.
don't know how I'm going to find out.
I feel delicate about asking him, and
I'm not uncharitable enough to judge
from hip appearance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31

A school mistress was teaching
class of infants the game Of Oranges
and Lemons. Catching little girl
in her arms she asked her which abe
would have. The child quickly re-
pHed: It'll have a banana"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31

public schools there The Professor
to
rhetoric and history
the following
law in active years.
nected with the
and organised of law
1876
en and during the President Ange
absent minister Turkey
For dozen department
scholastic requirements
they have
combines
administration qualities
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
Eirst EnoIIsh Hos. R.ca

Chester. England. claims to be the
birthplace of English horse racing, and
its first contest was in 1909. when
three bells were hung up as p:izs BY
the mayor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31

PATTY with beautiful she IT in the
most making has
erred life Of devotng herself largely to philanthropy
TALL which noticeable In
gathering
the outside
world the petite beauty that
be that her face 49,
Whichever the those who see her
to smile
through Paonc
the standing at the
of the of silk
in the'happy
The oneeat duchess London might call with all her
friends lonely that
es and carved ceilings and nnueabe powdered
them leaves
little village
attentive
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
A connoisseur in sull.

a connoisfeur in Guile.
Mr.. Blinks art museum) ~
didn't know you were such an adj.
mirer of curios. Mrs. Blunderby.
Mrs. Blunderby-Oh. yes, indeed. j
Just delight in iniquities.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
Something Newer.

What does 'blithering mean?"
1T doesn't mean anything. II you
want to call a man an idiot, pick out
some other qualifying term" IS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
rroops wiII Eiaht Eire,

troops VIII ri9Ht rireS. 44
Washington.-President Taft has
authorized the use Of troops to fight
forest fires in Montana, Idaho, Wash
ington. Oregon and California.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31

Harker-A man tainted in the dining
room at my hotel today. @
Parker-Heart trouble?
Harker-No. One of the walters
declined to take tip from him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
HEADS MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

President Harry Burns Hutchins of the Uni
versity OF Michigan, is sixtyfour years Of age
He was born in Lisbon, N. H.. and prepared him.
self for college at the Conference seminary at
Ttlton and at the Vermont Conference seminary
at Newbury. Y
He entered Wesleyan university at Middleton
at the age Of nineteen. but on account of poor
health was unable to complete the year. Later,
however, he took up the studies of physiology
and surgery at Vermont university. In 1867 his
parents having moved to Michigan, he entered
Ann Arbor. Here he kept at the head of his
class, was its valedictorian and commencement
orator. and in 1871 graduated with honors and
with the degree Of bachelor of philosophy. After.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31

teaching
this country aud in other lands discussed and advocated
aiding
with
which regard another
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
WnQgS{|zI - E5l(]VH
LoNELlEsT AENGLIsH DUCHESS

The loneliest and loveliest duchess in all Eng
land 10 our own, consuela Vanderbilt Daughter
Of William K. Vanderbilt she was only eighteen
years old when in 1895 she married the Duke Of
Marlborough. Her splendid fortune was used in
part to pay the debts OF the young duke and to
rehabiitate his mansions and estates and for a
time the union was happy one. King Edward
was much impressed by the charm Of the Amerl.
can girl and her position In British society was
assured But the duke failed to appreciate the
kindness of fortune In giving him 80 sweet and
accomplished wife and placing go many mil.
lions at his disposal. He neglected the duchess
and the couple became estranged. though no
divorce followed English society. backed by
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31

get it for themselves If it is always in
some convenient place. and kept free
from dust by the overturned tumbler
is far better for them than ice water
In an open pitcher.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-31
PEARSoNs WOULD DIE poor

D. X. Pearsons the Chicago philanthropist,
who has given six million dollars to small col:
leges. expects to give away the rest Of his money
this year and to retire into sanitarium to await
the end Of very long life. DR. Pearsons is over
ninety years old and aflicted with rheumatism.
He will sell his home and spend the balance Of
his days in the sanitarium. He praises his own
wisdom In disposing Of his wealth before his
death, and says he knows where 1t has gone and
has prevented any contest after he is gone
April IA. his next birthday anniversary, Dr.
Pearsons plans to make his last requests to his
colleges. which will be the last Of his fortune.
He will then rest content waiting for the end.
"a man Is his own best executor" said Dr..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
Roosevelt Puts
End to Talk of
Governorship
He Writes Note to Utica Club Which
Started Movement, Saying it
is Impossible.

UTICA. N. Y, July About ten days
ago the Republican club OF this city passed
a resolution putting forward the name of
former Presidcul Roosevelt as a nominee
for governor in this state. This resolution
was forwarded L. Mr.. Roosevelt June ls
with a statentnt as to the character and
standing Of the body which passed 1t.
1t appears mat Colonel Roosevelt wrote
an immediate reply. but in some manner the
letter was flissent and not untifia day or
two ago did the secretary of the club, Fred
b. Adams OF this city, receive the coioners
letter.
The letter is a positive and unqualified
declination of the proposed honor and is
as follows:
May 1, through you, cordially thank the
Republican club of Oneida county for its
message Of sppreciative good will
Believe me, 1 appreciate 1t and l trust
you will make the club understand that
do appreciate It. But also ask that the
club at once stop any agitation TO have me
nominated for governor. 1t would be an
absolute impossibillty for me to accept
With high regards, sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
Three Kansas Insurgents
Call Upon Roosevelt

direct primaries; he did not attempt to
dictate. Usually the seekers OF counsel ar
rive by the noon train. take luncheon at
Sycamore Hill. and leave the same after
noon. Such guests as Oyster Bay deslg-
mates as big guns come down late in
the afternoon and stay all night
Senator Joseph II. Bristow and Repre-
sentatives f. II. Madison and Victor Muir
dock, all OF Kansas and all insurgents ar
rived here at noon for conference with
Mr.. Roosevelt They will return this after
noon.
Senator, will you have anything 70 say
before your confeTenoe7" was asked.
NO" said the senator. but we may
have when We get back, II the colonel will
let US"
Are you gentlemen insurgents?" asked a
reporter, anxious to be doubly sure Of his
facts.
The senator grinned. II suppose We might
be mistaken for SUCH" ne replied.
Mr.. Madison was a member OF the Bal
linEer-Pinchot investigating committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
Size OF New Crop
Of Live Stock is
Factor in Prices
Z Ogden Armour Says Farm and
Ranch Will Decide Whether
There Will Be Decrease.

NEW YORK. July 2.-The farm and the
ranch will decide whether there are to be
any notifications OF food prices in the near
future, in the opinion Of ]. ogden Armour
who, with his wife, arrived today on the
steamer LaProvence, from an automobile
tour in France. Mr.. Armour said he would
leave at once for Chicago.
Il don't think there will be a material
change in prices until the new crop of
corn is harvested and until, 1 may add, we
get new crop OF live stock" said Mr.. Ar
mour, when asked about possible reductions
in food commodity prices. THE latter mat
ter is one which is seldom seen in its true
light, fear. by the general public At any
rate, it has not been given due significance
in agitations which have sprung up re-
Gently in regard to the prices OF food sup
plies" '.--
Mr.. Armour characterized as ridiculous
and untrue" published reports that large
quantities Of meat were being held in stor-
age,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
Former Senator
Clarke Decides
to Go to France
Wife of the Montana Man Quoted as
Saying She Does Not Like Amer
leans Nor America.

NEW YORK, July 2--(Special Telegram)
1t is reported and not denied that former
United States Senator William A. Clarke
Of Montana will make his home in Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke and their two children
arrived here Thursday on the White Star
liner Teutonic.
Mr.. Clarke said he and his family were
going to Montana for a brief stay and then
would return to New York After a short
time here they are going back to France.
Mr.. Clarke's New York residence Is the
costliest home and the most palatisl in the
world. II cost S9.OOO,OOO. His daughters are
Miss Andree, aged T. and Miss Hughett.
aged L. Miss Andree has spent all her life
In France and neither of the children can
speak English. although both are proficient
in Spanish and French. Mrs. Clarke does
not like America nor Americans ana is
determined that her children shall be
reared as French girls. She declares that
If she can prevent it they will never acquire
the art OF speaking the English language.
Mrs Clarke is devoted TO French life and
has been urging MIR. Clarke for some time
TO dispose Of his valuable copper possessions
in Montana and move away to France.
1t was reported that Mr.. Clarke might try
to 20 to the United States senate again
from Montana, but he denies this. Said he;
Il am out OF politics for good and shall
never again be a candidate for any office.
have been disposing of some Of my busi-
ness enterprises also"
This is taken to indicate that Mr.. Clarke
Is thinking seriously of giving up his resi-
dence in the United States and making his
permanent home In Paris.
Mr.. Clarke acquired his fortune in
Montana.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
Educators Begin
Sessions IN Boston
National Convention Opens with Ad-
dress by President Swain of
Swarthmore College.

BOSTON, July 2.-The first word to the
gathering of teachers from all parts Of
the country in the forty-eighth annual con-
vention of the National Education associa-
tlon. were spoken this forenoon In the New
Old South church by President Joseph
Swain OF Swsrthmore college at the open
ing session of the national section. This
section OF the association, which is distinct
from the general sessions and from the
eighteen different departments, discusses
general topics, and today the first session
was taken up by the report of the COM
mittee on exceptional children and the
Economic Use Of Education Plants"
James p. Van Syckle, superintendent OF
the schools of Baltimore, opened the dis
cussion of the first subject, and William
H. Maxwell, superintendent OF the schools
of New York City, conducted the debate
on the second. Two other sessions were
scheduled for today, but the main work
OF the convention will not begin until Tues
day, although there will be a meeting in
the Harvard stadium in Cambridge on the
afternoon of Independence day. at which
President Taft will speak.
There was a particularly energetic crowd
from Chicago. which arrived today and
which brought along good sized boom for
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, superintendent OF
Chicsgo's schools, for president of the as
sociation.
Declaring that the use OF a public school
building only from 3 10 o'clock five days
a week. nine months in the year. was q
waste OF the peoples money, superin-
tendent William n. Maxwell Of New YorI
city, among other things, urged its con
tluuAncs during summer vacation for stu
dents who failed OF promotion In June.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
GENERAL MARSHALL NAMED
Retired Army Officer Becomes a Con.
sulting Engineer.
ENTERS RECLAMATION SERVICE
CreatiOn of the New Position is In
Accord with the Wishes of
President Taft.

WASHINGTON. July 2.-Brigadier Gen
eral William l.. Marshall, who recently re-
tired as chief of engineers of the army,
was appointed today consulting engineer
to the secretary of the interior in the re-
clamation service. The position was Gre
ated by Secretary Ballinger to assist him
in solving the engineering problems in
volved in completing reclamation projects
now under way.
1t was said at the Interior department
that the new office would not supplant
F. H Newell. director of the reclamation
service, whose fate has been the subject
of much speculation ever since the lines
were sharply drawn between the Garfield
and Ballinger administrations of the de-
partment. 1t was stated that General Mar
shalls appointment did not indicate any
change in the personnel of the field force
Of the reclamation service. inasmuch as he
would have no supervision or control over
the operations of the service nor the de-
signing OF construction work. He would
act, it was said. in an advisory capacity
to the secretary OF the interior in the work
Of completing reclamation projects.
The creation of the new position was in
accord with the wishes of the president
and was in harmony. it was stated. with
the pidn Oh lnhpcCIlon. Dy army engineers
of existing reclamation projects, as pro-
vided by the new law. That act provides
for the appointment Of board of five
engineers to be designated from the engi-
neer corps OF the army to inspect the
reclamation work. reporting directly to the
president Mr.. Taft has the appointment
OF this board now under consideration. The
board will serve in an advisory capacity
to the president, while General Marshal
will occupy a similar relation to the secre-
tary OF the interior.
General Marshall, who in his new posi-.
ton will receive a salary OF $500 yearly
was placed on the retired list of the army
June II last after a distinguished career
as an engineer. He was famous for hi,
discovery Of Marshall pass across the
Rocky mountains TO the gold placers ol
Marshall basin of the San Miguel river In
Colorado. He participated in the construc
ton OF levees in Mississippi. Louisiana and
Arkansas, supervised the work on the
Hennepin canal for ten years and OF
Notifications near New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03

OYSTER BAY. n. Y, July 2-Theodore
Roosevelt. as native oyster" in his own
phrase, is 70 be more active this summer
than fuanal naturallsts have hitherto found
oysters native or otherwise.
Colonel Roosevelt does not wish to hedge
himself about with formalities. and at the
same time, he has work to do which de-
rnands his time. Accordingly all visitors
come by appointment, but since there Is no
executive office here TO do the wedding
out appointments are made at the eolonels
editorial offices in New York.
An important conference was expected
this afternoon with three western in
surgents, but their names were withheld
until their actual arrival because appoint
ments announced in advance do not always
materialize. The colonel is painstaking in
his informal chats. not meant for direct
quotation, TO indicate that he is not wooing
Insurgency. Insurgents come TO him; he
does not summon them. Governor Hughes
asked him for an expression OF opinion on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
BRYAN HAS NOTHING TO SAY
Reaches Lincoln, but Declines to Talk
Politics.
OUT OF TOUCH WITH SITUATION
Until Asoertains what Has Taken
Place, VIII Make No tatement,
He Declares TO Ques-
ttonerB.
CFrom a staff Correspondents }


LINCOLN. Neb., July 2.-(Special Tele-
gram )-William ]. Bryan returned to LIN
coin shortly before 6 o'clock this evening,
having missed an earlier train in Chicago,
feeling fine and looking fit to fight the
battle of his life.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Bryan and
his grandson, Bradford Bryan Leavitt, who
has ben in Germany.
The little Lesvltt girl is now in Jamaica
with her mother, Mrs. Ruth owen.
Il have nothing to say" was the answer
Mr.. Bryan made to political questions.
II have not ben kept IN touch with what
has been going on here. did not know
that petitions were being circulated for me
to be a candidate for the senate. In fact
knw nothing OF what has happened here.
Until / have learned what has taken place
since 1 have been gone shall say nothing"
The Byrans were met at the station by
w. ]. Bryan, jr., Miss Grace Bryan and
c. w. Bryan.
While standing near the fence which
separates the tracks from the passenger
station mother held her little daughter
UP and asked Mr. Bryan to shake hands
with her. She is your most ardent ad-
mlrer, Mr.. Bryan she said.
The presidential candidate shook the little
one by the hand and thanked her, and then
he spoke to several personal friends who
were at the station
Mr.. Bryan viii remain in Nebraska until
July IA and will return to attend the state
convention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
Tries to Save Plumbers Bill;
Loses Purse Containing $105

IT tell you what let's DO" he said finally.
You go down to the river and swim along
the bank while go and walk through the
sewer One OF US will sure grab that
money then
Seriously now" haEarded the customer
that's a swell idea, but don't you think
we had better take out all the pipes7'
queer expression came over Wings
face for a moment.
That might help" he said; '9but let's
not" With that the plumber led the way
TO the street and thence TO a manhole. He
lifted out the manhole ia and gravely in
serted the end Of ladder from his wagon.
I'm look around here for a minute. then
Wen both so home TO supper" he re-
marked.
sulting the action 10 the word. he climbed
downward. minute later he thrust his
head forth again, SAY, let's go down TO
the Henshaw for supper" he announced.
He then gravely handed over a very wet
purse II Is believed that the customer got
little of the money IN the purse
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
aft Will Take
Real Vacation
Executive Will Transact No Business
for Ten Days After Fourth
of July.

BEVERLEY. Mass, July 2.-After the
celebration of a sane and safe Fourth of
July a great silence is to fall over Beverly,
For ten days no one is to be permitted to
see President Taft on any pretext of busi-
ness. He will golf and motor and sail and
have ten full days OF enjoyment. Even
Secretary Norton. who has ably assisted
the president in the rapid pace he has been
going during the last five or six weeks,
IL leaving Monday, not to return until July
IL Mr.. Norton will visit his family at st.
James, Long Island, where he had taken
a cottage for the summer prior to leaving
the Treasury department.
President Taft played golf this morning
at Myopia with hts brother. Henry w.
Taft of New York. who is visiting the W.
]. Boardmans at Manchester.
This afternoon the president had a call
from former Representative Samuel l..
Powers Of Newton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03

In attempting 10 repair q waste water
pipe In his home without calling plumber
a resident at Thirty-third and Cunning
streets lost SlOS in the pipe and was forced
20 summon a plum Der 20 rescue the money
IN a saver two blocks away Friday. Her
bert Wing. s227 Cunning street whose ousi-
ness is to TX defective pipes and plumbing,
10 fish money out Of sewers and do all
the other high-priceo InlDossibritiea OF the
plumbers remarkable trade, was the man
who got the odd summons.
This pipe is in good shape now" re-
marked the man who called him. The only
thing Is. dropped my purse, which con-
tanned slO5. into IL and ! can't just figure
out how 10 get IL OF course I have some
very good ideas. but ! thought ! might as
well get a plumber"
Sure let's get the money" said Wing
Wing grasped the idea as though It were
an inspiration. He stood quite still for
several minutes. scratched his head and
looked over the situation with a perplexed
expression
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
Wounded Man
Taken Hundred
Miles in Wagon
Lloyd McGetrick of Fremont County
Wyoming, Shot by Tom Hestand,
is in Hospital at Lander.

LANDER, wyo., July 2.-(Special Tele-
Gram. Lloyd McGetrick was brought in
from Upper Wind river in Fremont county,
suffering from four bullet wounds inflicted
by one Tom Hestand in a shooting affray
over ditch trouble Thursday. Hestand came
TO Lander and gave himself up to the
sheriff this morning.
McGetrick and Hestand had been having
trouble for some time and when Hestand
tried to prevent McGetrick from doing
some work on the ditch on Hestand's land
the trouble started. A number Of men wit
messed the shooting and conflicting stories
are told as to who is to blame. McGetrick
is resting easy after the tedious trip of
100 miles by wagon and is expected to re-
cover.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-03
MORE BRIBERY INDICTMENTS
Springfield Grand Jury Returns Adj
dItiOnAI Bills I'm Furniture
Purchase Scandal.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. July 2-New indict-
ments were returned today against State
Senator D. w. Holstlaw of Iuka, State
Senator S. c. Pemberton of Oakland and
Representative Joseph c. Clark of Van
dalia in the legislative bribery probe They
are charged with conspiracy to bribe In
connection with the awarding of the con-
tract OF the senate and house furniture to
the Ford & Johnson company Of Chicago.
There are seventeen counts in each indict-
ment- The Holstlaw indictment will be
nolled.