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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

transporting horses for the riders ex-
plains why one sees SO few bareback
riders with the average small country
circus. 1t needs the wealth and In
come of the big show to support
goodly company Of riders. IS
From one standpoint, the high sal
aries Of the circus riders appears to
be Justly deserved. Riding is the
most difficult of all circus stunts to
master as well as the. most dangerous
to perform, once the knack Of poising
on galloping horse has been master
ed. As has been mentioned above,
the average new recruit in the ranks
OF circus riders comes Of an eques-
TRAN family and consequently he or
she has the benefit Of capable instruc-
ton at home. To attain the greatest
proficiency in riding, as in any other
acrobatic line, practice should begin
in childhood. A youngster under in
struction under such circumstances is
lifted by the father or mother onto
the horse upon which the adult rider
is practicing. At first the beginner
must be held in place on the horses
back. but gradually confidence Is
gained and the new rider can main
tain his position with no aid save q
steadying hand when there comes a
sudden lurch Of the plunging mount.
Finally he Is able to take care Of him
self unaided and then gradually there
are mastered all the tricks Of mount
ing horse at a gallop and the fea-
ture work such as leaping over ban
ners and through paper-covered hoops.
Some circus children serve an APP
premiership as bareback riders on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
LITTLE GIRL WANTED A DRESS
Jane Would Have Had Dressing Gown,
If She Possessed Warrant
Letter.

Many are the odd incidents picked
up in the streets and shops of the me.
tropolis. And here is tale told by
the New York Sun in Live Topics
About Town which illustrates how the
big shops keep" tabs on the house
holds of wealth customers: The little
girl picked out the most expensive
dressing gown. gave name and or
dered 1t charged. She had been as
self-possesed as a woman of forty. but
this GOODNESS deserted her when the
saleswoman asked her for her warrant
letter. Just then stout woman
rushed up. why, Jane" she cried.
i've been looking all over the store
for you'll" She's just bought this
dressing gown and ordered 1t charged.
Are you Mrs. Dash-Blank? And did
you tell her TO buy it?" Eyes. Pm Mrs.
Dash Blank. No, indeed, didn't tell
her to buy 1t. The idea! Why, she
might have taken 1t and I'd have had
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

different states were distinguished by
different forms of paralysis, as we'll as
by entirely different moral proc1ivi-
ties. and there is the curious case Of
Miss Beauchamp, patient of DR.. Nor
ton Prince, full account of which
was given in the International Con-
gress Of Psychology, Paris, in 1900.
Miss Beauchamp was neurasthenio
but clever young woman, who over.
worked at college. She was Of NOR
bidly conscientious and rather re-
served disposition. She was hypno-
tiled in order to try the power of sug-
gestton, and out of one Of these hyp--
motto frances emerged a new Miss
Beauchamp "a person entirely
different from the original Miss Beau.
champ In manners. ideals, education
and temperament. This new Miss
Beauchamp was called sally" Beau.
champ. and one Of the peculiarities Of
her michievous temper was pro-
found dislike of the other Miss Beau.
champ" The case is too complex and
too curious for complete summary
here. but 1t presents the amazing fact
that in one brain may reside the pos
sibility of the existence of two en-.
tirely different beings. different in
mind. thought. disposition, health
and temper.
Quite apart from any attempt to de-
ceive on the part of such abnormal"
cases. one Of the symptoms OF brain
injury or incipient brain affection is
the real ability to distinguish between
the real and the unreal. One Of the
authorities in London on brain recent
ly asked young girl who had been
deceiving her parents for some years
with fables as to imagined incidents
and imagined acquaintances what was
the difference to her between thNse
imaginary things and the real exis.
tence. for example, Of himsGir and of
the room where they we're standing.
None at ALL" shs replied.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

The larger number Of these instan.
ces Of dual personality follow on
epilepsy, but one is recorded by DR..
Drewry of Virginia, 1896, of Mr.. K.
Mr., K, while apparently in perfect
health, went to northern town to
transact some business, which he did
quite ably. and nationally. He then
disappeared. He was given up for
dead. Then, six months afterward, he
was found. brought home again, a
changed man in mind and body. The
six months interval was a blank to
him and always remained 80. He had
spent them as an odd job man in a
, southern state. His recovery dated
from the breaking down of a growth
In his auditory canal, which had un-
doubtedly affected his brain in a phys
ical sense.
But of the more curious cases of
double personality, which did not be-
gin and leave of suddenly, but which
endured for number of years, there
are number of instances. One was
Miss Mary Reynolds, who for 15 or
16 years had two states of existence,
in one of which she was melancholy,
morbid young woman and in the other
gay, historical, mischievous child.
The alterations, In which the child
state lasted from FIVE to six weeks,
continued at intervals Of varying
length for is or 16 years. but finally
ceased when she attained the age of
thirty-fiye or thirty-six, leaving her
permanently in her secondary or ac-
quired state. The emotional oppose
ton Of the two states had. however,
become gradually reduced, and the
third state at which she eventually
arrived was rational state. removed
from both of them.
There are cases of multiplex per
sonality. of which the best known is
that of the epileptic Luiso vive. whose
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Dual Personalities

We may accept as quite we'll estab-
lished the fact that hallucinations, to
people who have them, are real
things, and that loss of memory is a
real thing. and that double personality
Is real thing.
OF the loss of memory many cases
are familiar. One of the most curious
was that OF man who had been a
cork cutter In England, says the Lon
don Daily Graphic, and went out to
America leaving family behind him.
He was wrecked and lost all memory
Of his former life. He became well
10 do and prosperous and it was only
by the accident of going over a cork
cutting factory that he recovered the
clue to his former personality. His
thinking brain was unstirred, but that
part of the brain which directs mus
cular action enabled him by an act
Of unconscious memory to cut cork
IAN act which no Impractical person
could do. 1t was clear then that he
had once been a cork cutter, and the
Institution Of further inquiries finally
Identified him.
To return. however. to the cases Of
duplex personality. The first one Of
recorded historically is that of
youth named Sorgel. in Bavaria, who
was an epileptic, and in one Of the re-
lapses into criminal frame of mind
which followed on his epileptic seiz-
ures killed woodcutter. He made
no attempt to defend or hide his act.
but childishly explained 1t. He con-
tinued thus for week after the
crime, when his first personality was
restored to him. He then completely
forgot all the occurrences that had
preceded or followed the murder. Al
though this case took place nearly 100
years ago his judges were convinced
of his innocence. Sorgel afterward
died in a lunatic asylum.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

Judge to the
each week. that
you this pledge
pledge within
you to the wokhouse
The prisoner
80 was born the famous Pollard Pledge Plan
The
was willing him a
The Pollard Pledge of dealing
strong drink B followed
originated in
act OF parliament
In Australia and New Is in alton
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
to pay for IT." the mother exclaimed

to pay for it," the mother exclaimed.
"Oh, there wasn't any danger of that.
She had no warrant letter." said the
saleswoman. you see. we can't Of
fend our customers who really send
their children to shop for them. So
we have a printed letter which they
sign. 1t is specially numbered and
there are two detachable coupons with
the same number. The child carries
the letter. we keep one of the coupon
numbers and the mother keeps the
other. The child shows the warrant
letter after making the purchase and
we phone the number upstairs, where
they look and see If it corresponds
with the name given"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF.
PlMPlES AND BLACKHEADS

ii L
A speedy and economical treatment
for disfiguring pimples is the follow
ing: Gently smear the face with CUT.
cura Ointment. but do not rub. Wash
on the ointment in FIVE minutes with
Cuticura Soap and hot water and
battle freely for some minutes. Re.
peat morning and evening. At other
times use hot water and Cuticura
Soap for bathing the face as often az
agreeable. Cuticura soap and oint.
ment are equally successful for itch.
ing. burning, scaly and crusted hu.
mors of the skin and scalp. with loss
of hair, from infancy to age. usually
affording instant relief, when all else
fails. Send to Potter Drug & Chem.
Corp. Boston, Mass, for the latest
Cuticura book on the care and treat
ment Of the skin and scalp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Choosing the Right Place

Both in home life and in school life
our influence over the young should
always be in this direction. 1t is not a
depressing infuence-on the contrary,
1t is enrolling and full Of brightest
hope. 1t is the only path to happi-
ness. but no one is ever SO happy as
when he is successfully engaged in
deing that which he can do well. It
is the only path to value, for assuredly
the worth of an individual to society
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
IT'S FOOD
That Restores and Makes Health
Possible.
There are stomach specialists as
well as eye and ear and other special

There are stomach specialists as
well as eye and ear and other special
lists.
One Of these told a young lady, of
New Brunswick, N. j., to quit medi-
cines and eat Grape-Nuts. She says:
For about 10 months suffered se-
verely with gastritis. l was unable
to retain much Of anything on my
stomach. and consequently was COM
PEELED to give up my occupation.
Il took quantities Of medicine, and
had an idea was dieting. but con.
tinued to suffer. and soon lost Is
pounds In weight. was depressed
in spirits and lost interest in every.
thing generally. My mind was SO at
fected that it was impossible to be.
come interested In even the lightest
reading matter.
After suffering for months de-
cided to go to stomach specialist.
He put me on Grape-Nuts and my
health began to improve Immediately.
1t was the keynote of new life.
Il found that had been eating too
mucn starchy 1000 which did not d.
gest. and that the cereals which / had
tried had been too heavy. l soon
proved that it is not the quantity Of
food that one eats. but the quality.
I'm a few weeks l was able to 70
back to my old business of doing cler-
ical work. have continued to eat
Grape-Nuts for both the morning and
evening meal. wake in the morning
with clear mind and feel rested. I
regained my lost weight in short
time. ] am well and happy again and
owe 1t to Grape-Nuts." Name given
by Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
Read THE Road to Wellville," in
pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are Ee.uine, true. and full Of hunas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
AAp a REASON FoR BENG
Carnegie ELECTED Information Asked
For, but II 10 Doubtfui'h He
Appreciated Il.

At recent dinner given by An.
drew Carnegie. an eminent lawyer,
seated halfway down the table, was
deeply immersed in conversation with
his neighbor when the host opened
up the subject Of the British coinage
system. and showed signs Of wishing
undivided attention.
Every other civilized nation" he
declared. "has the decimal system,
while England adheres to the absurd
and cumbersome table of pounds, shil.
lings and pence" Rap.rap-rap
The raps were for the lawyer. who
remained absorbed In his own CONVEX.
sation. And even farthings," con.
tinued the iron-master. "Is there any
thing else in finance so ridiculous as
the farthing?" Rap-rap.
The lawyer glanced around some.
what impatiently.
Judge c." Mr. Carnegie called
out. why do the British continue
their coinage of farthings?"
ITO enable the Scotch to practice
benevolence, Mr.. Carnegie" returned
the lawyer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

With all our boosted education, we
have yet to utilize those lessons Of
self-knowledge and self-respect which
should inspire each young boy and girl
not to look forward with greedy eye to
the possibility Of becoming a great
statesman or leader of fashion or star,
but to search diligently for his or her
capabllity, and to develop 1t, what
ever It may be, in all earnestness,
faithfulness and loyalty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Queen Mary's Trou,.eau.

Queen Mary Is following the ex-
ample set by her mother, the duchess
of Teck, who at the time of her daugh-
ter's wedding with the present king
declared that for the trousseau mot
yard Of cambria or linen, Of flannel or.
tweed. of lace or ribbon should be
bought outside the kingdom" and who
kept to her word. Queen Mary is hav-
ing her coronation robes and gowns
for court functions as well as the
opening of parliament gown made by
q British firm Of all British material.
She has ordered eight dresses SO far.
and work on them has commenced
London correspondence New York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
And Il Wa. All Im.oln,tlo,

Il wonder how much Imagination
governs some persons senses?' re-
marked visitor at the st. Regis yes.
terday. For Christmas present
sent to young woman OF my &C.
quaintance one Of the most elaborate
sachet cases could find. It was such
beautiful thing that didn't put per-
fume in It, for some women prefer to
use certain kind all the time. and
thought would leave 1t to the re-
cipient to put her own particular sach-
ct powder in the case. You may i'm
agine was somewhat amazed to read
this In her enthusiastic letter OF
thanks: Its perfume has pervaded
the whole room New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
sInoIed Him out.

Guess must have been born un.
lucky" What makes you say that?"
well. Cor instance. went to a ball
game once. There were eighteen
players on the diamond, fifteen or
twenty on the benches, 10000 people
In the grandstand. 10000 on the
bleachers and-the ball hit me."-To.
ledo Blade.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Got Useful Information

there's no place like pawnshop
for picking up useful hints" said the
improvident man. Every time hap
pen into one CLEAN some item OF gen.
eral Information that almost reconciles
me to the necessity for being there.
On my last visit l saw another man
redeeming ostrich feathers. Our uncle
brought them out tightly sealed in q
glass jar.
What did you can them for7' tho
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Really interestIna.

"oh. yes."lMrs. Smith told us, my
husband is an enthusiastic archaeol.
ogist. And never knew 1t till yes.
terday. I found in his desk, some
queer looking tickets with the in.
scription 'Mudhorse, to t. And
when ! asked him what they were, he
explained to me that they were relics
of lost race. Isn't 1t Interestingly"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

man asked.
so they wouldn't SPOIL said the
pawnbroker. "A glass Jar is the safest
thing on earth to keep feathers in.
Moths and dust cannot get at them.
besides you can keep an eye on them
easily and any trouble that might have
been breeding when the feathers were
brought in can be discovered and
nipped in the bud
THAT hint consider worth going 70
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Buttoned.

Baby Mcclure had acquired the habit
Of rummaging in the closets, where
she pulled skirts from the hooks and
mixed things up generally. Wherefore
her mother hunted up keys and locked
all the closet doors. After the little
girl had gone the rounds of the bed
rooms she went to her mother and
excitedly said:
20. mamma, all the doors are but.
toned up"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
"JIM" MARITIME OF JERSEY

One of the picturesque figures In
the next United States senate will be
James E. MARITIME OF New Jersey.
Jim" MARITIME is new Jerseys first
Democratic senator in 16 years. He
Is man of many mannerisms that
have caused some persons to call him
eccentric, but 1t is claimed that Mr..
MARITIME is not an eccentric person by
any means. The fact is, In his home
you would take him to be a southern
err of the old days. On the streets
of Plainfield you will see him stroll
ing along, wearing his fedora hat
(Kentucky colonel style) shading his
eyes, and calling to first one man
and then another.
Like all men who enjoy mingling
with the public. Mr.. MARITIME has his
hobbies. and his pet ones are politics.
farming and oratory. The last-named
came to him as birthright. AS for
politics, Mr.. MARITIME is politician for
the love OF 1t, or his 81 years AZ have
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

actually stcker MI MARITIME has an
running ahead NJ
- $50
As farmer Mr. MARITIME only fell
but he loves to be known er the
elder the finest and valuable Panhe
responsibility of
JIM up The house
Cedar Brook the oldest
be proudo Of. - -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01


step OF wrong calculation may result
In fall more serious than the tum-
bic OF trapeze artist from q lefty
bar.
Moreover, the riders In addition 10
the dangers Of falls have the ever
present menace of the flying horses
hoofs and the possibility OF kicks
from horses, for even the most de-
pendable of circus steeds have their
moments of Ill temper when they In
dulge In kicking propensities. All
these dangers are braved not only
~ the artists known as bareback rid
ers, but in no less degree by the men
and women who present Thoroughbred
horses In high school," or La Manage
acts. which means, of course, the put
ting OF high steppers through va
rlety Of PAGES, the jumping Of hurdles,
the rearing OF the mount on his hind
legs and other dexterous feats Of
mastery horsemanship.
Not only are the equestrian stars
me most conspicuous performers in
the eyes Of the general public, but
from the standpoint OF the circus peo-
pie themselves they are; the aristo-
Gratis OF the community that centers
around the sawdust ring. Socially
they are in class by themselves
among the performers and this caste
Is generally recognized. Families de.
vote themselves to circus riding
through generation after generation
% an extent unknown in other
branches of the show business. Young
members Of these old equestrian fam
aies might almost be said to grow up
On horseback; they marry in their
OWN little circle; and herein they find
their life work. until when too old for
siding they retire to peaceful life on
farm. w
The equestrians, forming the ex.
elusive "set" Of the travelling circus
community are accorded the best
staterooms In the sleeping cars In
which the performers travel, and some
81 them further emphasize their posi-
hon by putting up at hotel In each
sity visited by the circus instead Of
taking their meals at the big dining
:ent "on the lot" With such a stu
.tion 1t is only to be expected that
he riders should receive the highest
salaries of any of the performers
hat Is taking the Individual average.
This matter Of salary combined with
The further problem Of obtaining and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
POLICE JUDGE A SOLOMON

The author of the famous Pollard
Pledge Is William ]. Pollard. He was
magistrate OF the Dayton Street po-
ice court in st. Louis, when one day
man was brought before him on the
charge of having beaten his wife. The
case against him was clear and he was
sentenced to six months to the work
house. Then the wife began to cry
and to plead for the man she had
brought before the court.
He is the sole support Of my six
children and myself" she said. ''1f
you send him to Jail, Judge. we will
starve. would rather take his beat
ings and have food for my little ones.
Please, judge. let him co.
Judge Pollard was In quandary.
He looked at the brutal face Of the
prisoner. and he gazed at the fearful
wife. He picked up his pen and
wrote few lines on sheet Of paper.
II have written here pledge by
which you promise to abstain COM
pletely from the use of intoxicating
liuuoro foy. ono VAR from, dofe oofd III =,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Education VI. lnstInet.

Jacob Wendell. Jr. who plays the
part of the dog in Maeterlinck's dra-
ma, was dining in restaurant recent
ly when man. recognizing him as the
actor. approached and said:
Pardon me. but you take the part
of the dog in The Blue Bird do you
not? OF course you don't know 1t,
but ] can really bark lots more like
dog than YOU
We'll. you see," answered Wendell.
Il had to learn. Success Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
AZ He Remembe red II,

Small Bob WAS trying to repeat to-
his mother the story Of faithful
collie dog" but, being somewhat UNI
certain as to sounds and still more
uncertain as to meanings, rendered
the phrase: "A hatstul college hog"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Not a poubter,

"They say" remarked the student,
that truth lies at the bottom Of 4
we'll"
Il guess that's right retoined the
old lawyer. Judging by the amount
iof pumping we have to do In order to
get little Of It"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
FoIIv Of AnxI.tv.

Anxiety does not empty tomorrow
of its SORROWS, but 1t empties today
of its strength. It brings a double
weakness. for 1t makes us feeble in
today's endeavors. and faint-heartedI
for the characterization.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
way Of the Lazy M.n.

AS general rule. the man who
hates hard work IL most likely to be.
come follower Of some new variety
of prophet whose specially is prom.
tses.-Atchison Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
ToGA FOR TENNESSEE EDITOR

Luke Lea, practical owner Of the
Nashville Observation-Disclosures, and
youngest leading politician in Tennes-
see, has been named by the general
assembly to succeed to, the seat In
the United States senate held by
James B. Frazier. His election ia
the last echo of the tragedy in which
ex-United States Senator Carmack
was killed
At the time Carmack was shot he
was editor-in-chief of the Tennessee
an. Lea is generally spoken of as
"the man who made Governor Patter.
son" in the first place, and the one
who contributed more subsequently
than any other in defeating him. after
he had pardoned Colonel Cooper. i'm.
prisoned for the Carmack killing.
Lea is 80 years of age, a graduate
of the University of the South at sa.
vance. and is the second Luke Lea to
attain prominence in the politics Of
Y A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
NOT Much.

Critic-Are you going to let that
young actor follow his natural bent?
Stage Manager-Not much am!
He's going to play straight part.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01
Easiest to Give up.

Friend (sarcastically)-"which one
Of your many bad habits do you think
you could manage to give up?" Easy
One (nettled) THAT of lending my
friends money. "-Baltimore American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-01

Dickens Desk Sold at Auction.
Charles Dickens writing desk used
during his reading tour in the United
States. was sold at auction in London
for $3.50.