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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
A Smiley subject.

John Lane. the wellknown publish
er, said at literary dinner In New
York:
~ an editor find nobody 30 per-
ststent as the amateur contributor. II
the amateur we're half as ingenious
In writing his material as in trying
to land 1t. he would become Dickens
In no time.
IAN amateur said the other day to
m editor l know:
"'Allow me to submit this bear
story
But readers don't care for bear
stories.' said the editor. They want
something spicy
"'But this said the amateur. Is .
story about cinnamon bear"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
IN OBEDIENCE TO ORDERS
French Boy Caused Merrlment by TaIe-
ing the Order Of the Court Too
Literally.


A droll incident is reported as hav-
ing taken place in one of the pro-
vincial appeal courts in France. A
boy, about IA, was summoned to give
evidence, and his appearance was such
as to move the whole court to laughter.
He wope long redingote, peculiar to
the Basque country, and immense
boots. His trousers. collar and hat
were unquestionably those Of man.
The court was conNulsed. and tho
president asked the boy how he dared
to treat the court in such manner.
The boy seemed as surprised as tho
president, and taking out the citation
from his pocket, read the formula in
viing him. Comparable dams les af-
fares de son PEREZ" Ito appear In
his fathers suit.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
F,ther pIdn,t see.

The indulgent father whose nose had
struck many sparks from the high cost
of living grindstone. jerked thumb
In the direction Of a passing young
woman.
why didn't you get one of those un.
trimmed hats" he asked, instead Of
that creation with the $40 willow
plumes on TT"
Because" explained the daughter,
as patiently as though she were speak
ing to . small child. "Only women
who have money enough to buy willow
plumes can afford the economy Of un.
trimmed millinery. AS untrimmed hats
are the only ones can afford, for the
sake Of appearance cannot afford to
wear them. By so doing everybody
would see that couldn't afford willow
plumes. Don't you see?" And he con-
fessed he didn't.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
HAVE CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD
Democratic Opportunity Is Here and
Leaders Of the Party Must
Recognize Il.


The first session Of Democratic
house of representatives for sixteen
years Is on. This exclusion of the
Democratic party from the control Of
the representative branch is the long
est continuous one on record. That
which extended through the Civil war
and reconstruction periods was strict
ly two terms less. the first congress
OF the Lincoln administration having
been turned from Democratic to Re-
publican by the secession Of southern
members. and the conversion OF many
northern Democrats to the support Of
the administration.
The long period of experience on
the outside for the Democrats was due
to Democratic stupidity just as the re-
cent loss of the house by the Repub-
licans was caused by Republican
faulty. 1t is one Of the instructive
facts of our politics for the past twen-
ty years that political overturns have
been caused not by the virtues Of the
outsiders who won. but by the blunders
or onenses Of the insiders, who paid
the penalty by losing. The Demo
Gratis in 1895 and 1896 saddled them
selves with the free silver craze and
for eight terms thereafter have never
regained power. The Republicans last
year handicapped themselves with
standpattsm and are now on the e1-
terror.
Tho lesson should not be lost on the
present situation. The Democrats
start out with roseate hopes and glow
ing promises. But the real test will be
in performance. And as the whole H.
sue seems to center about the tariff, II
both parties can eschew maneuvers
for political advantage and agree upon
a moderate tariff. which will stay re-
vised. the relief of the country from
further uncertainty will be Welcome
Pttsburg Dispatch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

order. The most successful drummer
OF soap probably knows more about
soaps Of all kinds than any other man
on earth.
During this process of acquiring
knowledge and experience your boys
pay has steadily grown from the orig.
inal eight or ten dollars month Of
the first year to nearly double that
the second. and up to $50 or $40 by
the time he is waiting on customers.
On the road. he will be- started at
SIS to 800 month and travelling ex-
penses. and he must be able. as al.
ways during his travelling salesman.
ship. to earn his pay. He will prob
ably be given an unimportant section
of little corner Of new territory un.
til he has proved himself, when his
route will gradually be enlarged &C.
cording to the needs of the firm and
his own peculiar ability. Some travel
Ing men are more successful among
village merchants than in the large
cities. and vice versa.
From this point on there Is steady
advancement, as your boy grows In ex-
perience and ability. and he will be
getting acquainted with the other
goods handled by his firm so as to sell
everything on It's list. AS he advances
his pay will increase until it
reaches and passes the general av-
erage of about $1,000 year and ex.
penses.
He will find that the firm is expect
ing him to be able to take care Of
larger and larger contracts, until he
can 60 to newcomer who is opening
large retail store in st. Louis, or
Chicago, or Minneapolis. or some 9TH
er large city and persuade him to
place his entire order, or nearly all.
with his firm, even though 1t should
amount to as much as 100000. BY
the time he reaches this height he will
be getting anything from $500 to
$4,000 a year. Some travelling sales
men earn even more than this.
Once a travelling man, always q
travelling man. is generally the case;
but II your boy has the domestic in.
stinct and wishes to settle down. he
Will not lack opportunity; for he can
become the head of the local sales de-
partment at a good salary or else he
can take up the buying end, which Of
fers even greater pay. Anyhow. he
has achieved a large and last
ing success.
Some boys who live In small towns
have made their start by getting Job
in one of the local stores, learning all
they could about the business and
made 1t point to attract the favor
able notice Of visiting travelling men,
with the result that the latter have
recommended them to their. own firms,
and the latter have put them into the
stock department, or even on the
road. at living remuneration.
Copyright. 1910 by the Associated IAt-
erary Press.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
Animal Understands Different penom-
nations Of Money and What They
viii Buy.

A Newfoundland dog. when given
. penny, would spend 1t at the bak.
er's, but II he did not feel hungry
used. to hide 1t under mat. This
was his bank, and sometimes he had
quite a number OF coppers thus col
lected. From this pile he used to take
a half-penny or penny when he wanted
1t. He knew there was a difference
between the two coins. and that he
had to get two biscuits for a penny
and one for half-penny. II he took
q penny and wanted only one biscuit,
he would wait for his change. Once
he was tried with sixpence. He
promptly took it to the bakers. OBJ.
tanned two biscuits and five pennies,
and then returned to the giyer and lot
him have the change.
Mr.. T. s. Cooper, r. A.. used to re-
date story about dog belonging to
Scotsman who had been his model
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

!.
the world. should be heavily bearded.
A shave every day is essential to
smooth shayen face, and If a man
can't spare the time for daily shave
he ought to wear beard.
"a few of those perambulating bar
bers found in Persia would be good
thing for Americans. In Persian
towns barber strolls through the
streets on the lookout for unshaven
chins. When he sees one. up goes
a little looking glass before the eyes
of the offender. SO that he may behold
for himself what sight he Is. The
result is that he usually sidles against
the wall and submits his chin to the
razor"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
Bird JekvlI and HYDE.

The catbird is our northern mock
ing bird. When love attunes its voice,
1t can MARBLE as sweetly as the night
ingale. You must catch 1t in one Of
Its melting moods If you would know
the charm Of its liquid notes. 1t ia
not at all beautiful-no more is the
mocking bird-only a gray-brown.
perky restless thing, of lesser size
than the robin. with the soul Of song
In It.
The wonder Of the catbird lies. Of
co:rse. in this, its dual nature. At
one time It hops about screeching
complaints against the circumambient
air; at another there throbs out from
its delicate throat the essence Of
divine Observation-Disclosures Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
COFFEE CONGESTION
Causes a Variety Of Ais.

A happy old lady In Wisconsin
rays:
During the time was a coffee
dnnker was subject to sick head
aches. sometimes lasting or days,
totally uniting me for anything.
To this affliction was added, some
years ago. trouble with my heart
that was very painful accompanied
by smothering sensation and faint
ness.
Dyspepsia. also. came to make life
harder to bear. I took all sorts of pat
emit medicines but none Of them helped
me for any length Of time.
THE doctors frequently told me
that coffee was not good for me; but
without coffee felt as If l had no
breakfast finally decided about
years ago to abandon the use of cof-
Tee entirely, and as had read great
deal about Postum concluded to try
that for a breakfast beverage.
Il liked the taste of 1t and was par
dcularly pleased to notice that it did
not come up as coffee used to. The
bad spells with my heart grew less
and less frequent, and finally ceased
altogether. and have not had an at
tack of sick headache for more than a
year. My digestion is good, too, and
/ am thankful that am once more a
healthy woman. know my wonder
full restoration to health came from
quitting coffee and using Postum"
Name given by the Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich.
There's a reason" and it is this.
Coffee has direct action on the liver
with some people, and causes partial
congestion Of that organ preventing
the natural outlet of the secretions.
Then may follow biliousness, sallow
skin. headaches. constipation and final
ly change of the blood corpuscles
and nervous prostration.
Read the little book. 1.-THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's Rea.
son."
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
ono appears from time to time. They
arc eenaine, true. and full of hunaa
interest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
WISE BARRIERS OF PERSIA
When They Find Man With an IN.
shaven Chin, Up Goes a Looking
Glass Before Him.

"The American business man has
improved greatly in the care of his
toilet during my lifetime" barber
said, "but he is still far behind the
men of other countries In this respect
In Europe, especially in England. a
man leaves his home for business with
a clean shave, polished shoes and care
fully brushed and pressed clothes.
"The American business man, the
hardest worker, the busiest man In
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
DRUM M ERR

An occupation that 10 always
attractive to the average Amer.
lean boy, who sees only it's sur
face features and does not take
Into consideration the energy
and hard work SO essential to lts
success. It 10 a profitable CALI
Ing, however, for those who
master it's difficulties and at
tend strictly to business.
BY c. w. JENNINGS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
Didn't Know rennyson.

If any one asked him about persons
he would tell delightful. frank anec-
,dotes concerning, maybe. the great
men he knew and loved and meas
lured exactly. He liked a spice of fun
I'm everything. too. and his face
Ibeamed as he described walk with
ITennyson he had lately taken. They
heard footsteps behind. and the great
man frowned. "How they dog us,
Hunt! How shall we escape them?"
"Just sit on the stile till they pass"
said the matter-of-fact artist. They
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
lnterestIna Find.

An interesting find was made the
other week by workmen while laying a
conduit near Astwick, North Brecks.
They came upon two complete human
skeletons, male and female. The head
of the male was most massive, and his
height when living must have been at
least seven feet. The woman was laid
at right angles to the man, with her
feet resting against the side of his
body. Apparently when her lord died
she had been slain and buried with
him. The remains are thought to be-
long to the stone age.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

ately disappeared with 1t. 81 was Gu.
rious to see what the animal would do
with the plaid" Mr.. Cooper would say.
Il followed him. and, gentlemen,
would you believe 1t, saw that dog
sitting before my kitchen fire with his
fore paws outstretched to the flames.
Over the paws hung his masters
plaid. which he turned about first on
one side. then on the other, in the
process of drying it."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

did so, and two lads in knickerbockers
marched by swinging their sticks and
not even turning their heads. Tenny.
son was chapfallen.
DO you know, Hunt" he said. 81
do not think they know who am"
Very likely, my dear Tennyson,
and they would not even know If you
told them!"-"Re collections of Hol.
man Hunt" in the Academy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

The decision of the Democratic
caucus in Washington to abolish
sinecures In the house is to be heart
lily commended. but what the country
wants to see is retrenchment in the
administration Of the government de-
partments; not the saving of few
thousand dollars. but the saving Of
millions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
Makes for Rselproeltx.

Preparations now making for an ul-
innate test of Canada's antitrust law
develop probability of most potent aid
for the reciprocity movement.
Cahada's highest court has found
against the law. In order to secure
final test, Injunction suit will be
brought by large manufacturing con-
Germ. The unusual condition is pre-
sented of trust itself taking the mat
ter into court in the attempt to show
that the country has no law that can
prevail against the workings Of the
monopoly system.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
Rich Agricultural Section.

It was mentioned at the annual din
ner OF the Lancashire Farmers ASSOC
citation that there were $4,000 COWS In
the county, greater number than
in any other county in England. Ian
cashire. too. had the largest acreage
Of potatoes. with the exception Of Lin
colnshire. in Great Britain. having a.
900 acres under cultivation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
Very Good Business,

The wife of wealthy business man
of Chicago was the daughter OF po-
liceman. AS they grew rich. both she
and her husband concealed the fact
as much as possible, for the sake Of
their social prestige. At luncheon
several society women of high posi-
ton had been talking about their fam
lilies. What was your fathers busi-
ness, Mrs. D.?" was finally asked Of
the business mans wife. Mrs. D. was
not disturbed. my father was in the
copper business" she said with cool
emphasis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
Just n In 1909.

When the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill
was before congress in 1909 there was
widespread criticism of those con-
gressmen who allowed the special in
terests of certain of their constitu-
ents to outweigh considerations of
general welfare.
The same situation Is likely to arise
in the consideration Of the Canadian
reciprocity treaty. Special interests
are special interests. whether in New
England or in the Mississippi valley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
sa,,lon LIkalx Ia Rs Iona,

Everything that this congress under.
takes will be considered In the light
Of its possible or probable effect on
the presidential campaign of next
year. The Democrats, having a ma
jority In the house OF representatives,
will devote their energies to putting
the Republicans In hole II they can.
while the Republicans will. one fears,
spend no little time setting traps in
the expectation that the Democracy
will walk in. It is possible that these
more or less important maneuvers will
keep congress in session all summer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
Bank. and Los. or Destroyed Bills.

Bank bills are merely printed prom.
Uses of the bank or government issu.
ing them. to pay the face value Of
the bill or note. on demand. in coin
of the realm. II bank bill. or bank
note as 1t might well be called, should
be destroyed. the holder of the de-
stroyed bill is the loser. and the bank
the gamer by reason of the fact that
1t would be relieved of the obligation
to make good Its promise to pay the
face value Of Q note which no longer
exists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
'TaI' Stories About Dogs

Every time he went for sitting the
Scotsman took his dog with him. One
day he arrived soaked through, hav-
ing been caught in heavy downpour
of rain. He removed his plaid and
handed 1t to the collie, who immedi-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

A school inspector in rural district
Of Iowa asked the pupils word which
he pronounced "Eggwiped." When
they failed. he roundly berated them
for their ignorance. and then spelled
the word himself-"E-g-y-p-t, Egg
wiped,"-Christian Register.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

Bother It! can't remember
whether the doctor said was to drink
less wine and still less beer, or less
beer and still less wine."-Fliegende
Blaetter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

able. They straighten up lame backs
every time and right of. Every man
and woman can prove 1t without cost
you feel about your case. IL you have
back pains. bladder pains. Bright's dis
ease. diabetes. or rheumatism in any
form. do not worry an instant longer.
80 to your druggist and get package Of
Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills-25 and so cents,
or direct from Derby Medicine Co., Eaton
Rapids. Mich
II you want to prove first that all these
statements are true, tell your druggist to
give you free sample package. Try them
and be convinced -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
Saving Car Fare.

do you think it is likely to get the
conductor into trouble to offer him
your fare after he has passed you by?"
II can't say. But do know that
that theory has eased my conscience
many q time"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

Among the articles that are "fabri-
Gated" in this country, for which Mr..
Smoot is 80 solicitous, of course, none
Is more important than the tariff.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

Uncle Joe" Cannon says that he
has had his fling. He has: and the
consumer is trying to do the best he
can to pay the bill-Milwaukee Jour
nal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

Universal peace is marching on. ia,
pan is spending for that purpose $40.
100000 on dreadnoughss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
on to Hi. Job.

Waiter Ito aviator who has fallen
on the roof of hotsD-Want q
room. sirf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26
By LEWIS EDWIN THEIss IA
~ PEARSON pva co. 81

ST for me for living
picture purposes q
fierce Numidian, lion.
and train him to
stand over my pros
trate body. with my
baby in his mouth"
Such was part of an
order once given by
Madame Pianka to
Frank Bostock. the
animal king, who not
Nr1y nvh{htxu villa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-04-26

NE of the most attractive of
business men to the aver
age youth is the drummer,
or travelling man, or COM
mercial traveller, or COM
merciaI salesman or froy.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12
Predicts Nationals Will Finish Ffth=Capa Athletes Do We'll
PICK WASHINGTON CLUB
FIFTH, IN LEAGUE RACE
Kahoe and EIbereId Predict Nationals Will Nose Out
Browns Maps and White SOx-Other
Interesting Sporting Gossip.

but no such thing shall ever be said
about me as a Red. I'm more than
pleased to work for Garry Hermann, and
intend delivering the goods"
OUTFIELDER BATES. who has
played with Boston and Philadelphia,
says: I'm glad to get away from Phila-
delphia. 1 never felt satisfied with con-
ditions there. Garry Hermann has
treated me royalty as to my contract,
and l intend doing my very best to prove
that Cincinnati got the better of the
deal
EDDIE GRANT. Harvard graduate,
says: Il hope to prove to the baseball
fandom that Manager Doom got all the
worst of the deal with Cincinnati. I'm
glad TO hit new pastures"
DODE PASkERT says: 81 have never
heen treated just right in Cincinnati, and
am glad to get away. My salary as a
Phillie is an incentive to do my best.
and with a chance to play regularly /
hope TO bust up a few games against
the Reds
HANS LORERT has the following to
say: The Cincinnati fans never gave me
the slightest encouragement My good
plays went by without comment, while
l was roasted to a beautiful brown for
my poor ones. I'll be glad to play in
Philadelphia, where I believe the fans
will at least give me fair chance TO
prove my worth
PITCHERS BETEBE AND ROWAN
say: Clarke Griffith used the derrick so
often and so quickly that a fellow soon
lost his confidence. We look for better
success under Dooin's regime
Is 1t not lovely that everybody is salts
fed and happy?