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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
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Graves; how the navy department
stated it did not desire to use Con-
trolle- bay as reservation: how the
matter was considered fully by the
forestry bureau, the secretary OF ag-
riculture. the seer etary Of the inter-
Tor, the general land Office and the
cabinet. AS a result, after an inter
view between the president and Mr..
Ryan, an order was drafted eliminat-
ing 800 acres.
Meanwhile Mr.. Ryan had satisfied
the president and other officials that
he and his associates had no connec-
ton with the Morgan-Guggenheim in
terests and were engaged in an in
dependent enterprise in good faith to
build an independent railroad. The
question again came before the cab
met, and the president, with the ap-
proval Of the secretaries Of the in
terror and agriculture, changed the
order SO that 1t eliminated 1880
acres, with sufficient room for q
railroad town. The message says:
II was willing to do this because l
found the restrictions In the law SUI
ficient to prevent the possibility OF
any monopoly Of either the uplands
or the harbor or channel by the Con-
troller Railroad and Navigation COM
pany or any other person or con-
Germ" These restrictions the presi-
dent sets forth at length, and shows
that the Ryan company has not the
slightest opportunity for exclusive
appropriation of the harbor facilities
unless congress shall by future act
deliberately and voluntarily confer it.
The "Dick to Dick" Letter.
Coming to the personal side Of the
matter, Mr.. Taft says:
Before closing, desire to allude to
= circumstance which the terms Of
this resolution make apt and relevant.
1t is widely published statement at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Discussing the dictum of Justice
Howard OF New York that high heels
arc as destructive as rum and as
deadly as opium, contemporary dis
seuts with the remark that they have
never stolen away the brains Of the
wearer." Probably not, but the JUS
tice might rejoin that the wearer of
them did not, in the first place. have
brains of a quality worth stealing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Among other things that refuse t
stay put is the temperature.

Possibly to prove that femintnfty is
really the contrary sex, college girl
in Connecticut broke the athletic rec
ord there, training on diet OF Ice
cream and candy. A man could not
have entered even the lists of also
rams with such fiat defiance of all
training authorities and experience.
but even science balks when it comes
to asserting supremacy over the etes.
nal feminine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Revolving automobile licenses when
the privileges enjoyed under them are
abused will prove to be among the
most effectual means Of breaking up a
daily growing danger. Life and limb
should not be allowed at the mercy OF
persons who give practical proof that
they can control neither themselves
nor their machines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
PAYS s22,5oo for Pitcher.

Minneapolis, Minn.-Barney Drey-
fuss. president of the Pittsburg club
Of the National league. has purchased
Marty O'Toole, ST. Paul's sensational
spitball pitcher. for $22,5O0, the high
est price ever paid for ball player
ball,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Taft's Work Pralsed,

Lincoln, Neb.-Nebraska Republic.
ans. in convention. gave President
Taft and his administration a strong
Endorsement and blocked all efforts of
a small band Of insurgent delegates to
arouse sentiment for Senator Robert
NJ. La Toilette Of Wisconsin as presi-
Dental candidate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Wickersham In Denial.

Washington. = Attorney General
Wickersham branded as falsehoods
the charges Of Delegate Wickersham
of Alaska, that the attorney general
had shielded Alaskan criminals" and
had allowed the statute Of limitations
to run in an alleged coal contract
fraud case.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
No Vote on 1912 Choice.

Fremont, Neb.-The Democrats
state convention refused to indoree
the candidacy of any individual for
the presidential nomination in 1912. 1t
had been expected that an effort
would be made to have Governor Har-
mon Of Ohio Endorsed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Substitutes for Moss.

Moss is not used in Japan for
filling mattresses or upholstering fur
niture. Bamboo shavings are used
for such purposes. and it is perhaps
as cheap as suitable material could
be. Kapok. imported from Java, IS
also used: it is clean. durable and
sanitary,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Cover for sathtub.

Many housekeepers spend q lot Of
time cleaning their bathtubs. Here IL
. way to make the work less strenu'
Gus: Cut a piece Of unbleached mus
lin tho size of the tub and round on
the edges to At 1t. bias facing Is then
stitched round the cover. and through
this q piece Of tape 10 run. When the
tub is not in use the cover 10 put on
and tape drawn tightly under the
edge 1t is easy enough to wash. and
spares an incredible lot Ct wear and
tear ON hathtub.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Sampson as GAIA.

A familiar story 10 that Of Sampson
pulling down the pillars Of the temple
OF GAIA. whereby the roof fell upon
the Philistines. How Samson was
able to do this IL now known: Excava.
lions on the site OF Casa show that the
pillars OF tho temple were Of wood.
and rested upon foundations Of stone
without being fastened thereto. The
strong man had. therefore. merely to
push these pillars Oh their supporting
stones. when down would come the
:-ont Of the whole building.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Soldiers Brave Deed.

Asked what was the bravest deed he
had ever seen. Lord Roberts said hs
emembered that while he was on his
way to Lucknow his force was r|--,ed
BY q walled Enclosure. A little soldier.
. Punjabi Mohammedan. seeing the
difficulty. endeavorsd to open the door
which barred their way. When he tried
1rst to draw the bolt one OF his hands
was cut on by one Of the enemy: then
he managed to uniasten the bolt with
his other hand, which was subsequent
~ nearly severed from the wrist
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

A Chicago woman who was trying to
escape from detectives by DOMINIC
male a tire was betrayed by her small
feet. People who have been fond Of
making jokes concerning the size OF
Chicago women's feet should note
this for future reference.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Let the Children Be hanpx

Do not try to make men OF your
boys or women of your girls. advised
Orison SWEET Marden in Success
Magazine. 1t Is not natural. Love
them. Make home just as happy a
place as possible and give them rein.
freedom. There is nothing sadder In
life than the child who has been
robbed Of its childhood.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
homely Sitter.

II don't know what to do about this
portrait" said the artist. Cant you
get the Iikeness?" "Oh. yes. but I'm
doubtful about how far to go. II l
don't make 1t look like him the critics
will roast 1t, and Il l do he'll refuse
to pay for it."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Finds Comet In Peaasus.

Geneva, N. Y.-Dr. w. R. Brooks, d.
rector of the observatory at Ho-
bart college, announces he has dis
covered comet In right ascen-
sion % hours. 13 minutes, 40 seconds
and declination north 20 degrees, 81
minutes, with motion northwest. The
comet is in the constellation Pegasus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Ask. Fund. for McNamara.

Washington.-An appeal for $780,
900 fund to defend J. ]. Mcnamara,
the labor man accused Of dynamiting,
has been issued by Secretary Morri-
son of the American Federation OF La.
Dor to the 100000 members of labor
unions. He suggests that each mem
Der contribute rs cents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Former congressman's Wife 10 Dead.
Franklin. Pa.-Mrs; Meta Babcock
Sfbley. wife of former Congressman
Joseph C. Sibley, died at her home
here, after an illness of year. Mrs.
Sibley was fifty-eight years old.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

] was at first opposed in the public In
terest to granting the elimination
which he requested. nevertheless
through the undue influence OF my
brother, Mr.. Charles P. Taft. and the
disclosure of the real persons In in
terest, was induced improperly and
for the promotion OF their private
gain, to make the order.
The statement in 50 far as my broth
er is concerned-and that Is the chief
feature Of the postscript-is utterly
unfounded. He never, wrote to me or
spoke to me in reference to Richard
S. Ryan or on the subject OF Controller
Bay or the granting of any privileges
or the making of any orders in respect
to Alaska He has no interest In
Alaska, never had, and knows nothing
Of the circumstances connected with
this transaction. He does not remem-
Der that he ever met Richard 8. Ryan.
He never heard of the Controller Bay
railroad until my cablegram Of inquiry
reached him. which. with his answer.
is in the record.
"Mr. Ballinger says in telegram In
answer to my inquiry, both OF which
are in the record that he never re-
ceived such postscript and that he
was in Seattle on the date Of July 13.
when it was said to have been written.
"Mr. Richard s. Ryan in a letter
which he has sent me without
solicitation, and which is in the
record, says that he never met my
brother, Mr.. Charles P. Taft, and
that so far as he knows, Mr.. Charles
P. Taft never had the slightest inter-
est in Controller Bay, in the Controll-
er Railway and Navigation company,
or in any Alaskan company, and he
utterly denies writing or signing the
alleged postscript. The utter improb-
ability of his writing such a postscript
to Mr.. Ballinger at Washington, when
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Won't Revise Wool List

Washington.-Info came to
President Taft from Republican SEN
ate leaders that he need have no anx-
tety over the possibility of action at
this session of congress on a bill re-
vising the wool schedule Of the pres
ent tariff,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

A man who has made fortune In
feather bones proposes to establish
character factory. The scheme is
speculative and the plans may be
changed to those comprehending q
rolling mill or foundry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

American vaudeville managers have
offered Patti a fabulous sum for
twenty weeks. but she hesitates about
doing two a day" She might do
hoop-rolling act in the afternoon and
sing at night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
The Chlld'a Even.

Long-distance gazing-treated as .
pastime-is advised for children show.
Ing a tendency to short sight, and the
excellent long sight OF the sailor and
the dweller In the open country is
cited as a proof OF the efficiency OF
habitual long -distance gazing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
"a. coodwin Win. peeroe

Mrs. Goodwin Wins Decree.
New York.-Justice Bischo6 in the
supreme court granted the final de-
cree in the divorce action brought by
Edna Goodrich Goodwin against Nat
Goodwin, the actor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Miners Hit Ownership Plan.

TIL O"ISs '~'s
Butte, Mont.-The convention OF the
Western Federation of Miners adopt
ed report which characterized as I'M
practicable the suggestion Of President
Meyer in favor of ownership of mines
and shelters by labor organize
lions,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
What No. 20 Do with Lemon.

What Not to Do With Lemon.
We read OF scores Of uses OF the
lemon, but l have learned to my so-
row what not to do with It. Do not
cut a lemon on marble, oflcloth. por-
celain, or enamel. or allow the juice
to stand on those places.-Good
Housekeeping.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
The Quaker scored.

An old Quaker went into a booksell-
ers shop, and an impertinent shopman.
wishing to have some sport at his ex-
pense, said to him:
You are from the country. are you
not?"
"Yes," replied the Quaker.
Then here Is just the thing for
you," responded the man. holding out
the book.
What is it?' asked the Quaker
1T is an Essay on Rearing
Donkeys.''
Friend" said the Quaker, thee had
better present that to thy mother"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

II your skull is fractured. says st.
Louis doctor, the tickling OF your an
kie will cause the big toe to turn up
ana the other toes to spread. Could
this test be used by alienists to de-
termine whether man is "cracked?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

To the plea of the Gotham woman
asking divorce, that her husband
dragged her around by her hair, tho
majority Of sophisticated husbands
will respond unfeelingly, "Rats!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Last Survivor Of Seminole War Dead.
Chattanooga. Tenn.-W. F. NJ. Rice,
| ninety-seven, the only survivor OF the
Seminole war, is dead of old age at
Flint Springs, Tenn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Microbes Of q Kiss.

Microbes Of q Kiss.
A Pittsburg scientist declares that
every kiss has a miscrobe. We should
Judge so. And dangerous ones. too
In Pittsburg
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

A Chicago policeman has resigned
and gone to practicing law. He has
doubtless had opportunities for seeing
that it is possible sometimes to be
successful lawyer without knowing
much about the laws.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
lIttlA fhlnoa.

Life is made up, not OF great sacri-
fees or duties. but OF little things.
Of which smiles and kindness, and
small obligations, given habitually.
are what win and preserve the heart
Sir Humphrey Davy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Tar podolno Comes Hiqh.

Eastford, Conn.-Because he evaded
the payment OF his personal tax of
50. Arthur Miller, a wealthy resident
of this place, must pay fine OF
s3GO.99. The fine is the largest ever
imposed for this offense.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Throwing rice and old shoes at the
bride may be harmless pleasantly II
the aim is poor. but chasing the bridal
pair through crowded streets IN auto
mobiles is going some miles too far.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
American Bids Too Hiah,

Santiago, Chile-The government
has refused the American offers for
the construction of two battleships of
the Dreadnought type, owing to the
high prices asked. 1t will accept the
offer of an English firm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
llndallanf,

A reporter was interviewing Thomas
A. Edison. And you. sir" he said to
the inventor, made the first talking
machine?" NO." Mr.. Edison replied.
"the first one was made long before
my time-out Of q rib"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

A New York banker says the only
sentiment on his wife's part in court
ship was the message Il love you"
written on his shirt. But there Is 30
little sentiment In laundries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

It has been discovered that frogs
and toads are the greatest fly eaters
in the world. And in addition to their
daily work the frogs do not object to
giving nightly concerts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Professor Watson finds that chick
ems have to learn to peck and sees
an analogy in the case of children.
There is always some kind OF teach
or around in every family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

One Of the preachers announces
that gray hairs are sent as a punish
ment for sin. Perhaps they are, but
1t frequently happens that it Is the
sinners victim who gets them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
ouilI Pan Iona In Use,

The value of the quill was discov.
cred at an early date in the history Of
civilization. and its use spread from
the east over Europe and then to the
new world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

It is the ambition Of many small
boy to develop into a league pitcher
before school calls him back.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Miss Whitney Engaged to Wed.
New York.-The engagement of viii
lard D. Straight of Oswego, N. Y. and
Miss Dorothy P. Whitney was an
nounced here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Onlv True Test.

No one who is lover of money. .
lover of pleasure, or lover of glory.
is likewise a lover of mankind; but
only he who is lover OF virtue
Epictetus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

An English physician says that
twenty-four hours Of sleep is as good
as weeks vacation. Not for the
souvenir postal business.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Ionn In One Service

Seventy years with one firm was the
record Of an aged cloth worker who
has Just died at Trowbridge. Willis.
England. He began work when he was
eight and oue-half years old.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

That Wyoming man who caught .
grizzly bear with a fish hook will prob
ably try cunning for trout next.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Even when the weather is hottest
the proprietor of the summer garden
1s not doWnhearted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

A surgeon cured woman in Cleve.
land of an abnormal desire to play
the piano Probably he cut of her
hands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Saws she Is Widow Of Five.

Atlanta, Ga.-Claiming that she Is
the widow of five men, all of whom
fought in the Civil war, woman Of
Walton county has filed petition for
fire pensions Of $50.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Olive Schreiner says one baby In the
family is enough. No olive branches
for her.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

tho latter was away for his vacation
for two months, must impress every
Places the Blame.

tho latter was away for his vacation
for two months, must Impress every
one.
Places the Blame.
1.-THE person upon whose statement
the existence OF what has been proper
ly characterized as an amazing post
script is based, is writer for newspa-
pers and magazines, who was given
permission by Secretary Fisher, after
consulting with me, to examine all the
files in respect to the Controller Bay
matter-and this under the supervision
Of Mr.. Brown, then private secretary
of the secretary Of the interior.
After the examination, at which 1t
is alleged this postscript was re-
ceived from the hand OF Mr.. Brown,
the correspondent prepared an elab-
crate article on the subject Of
this order and Controller Bay,
which was submitted to Mr.. Fisher,
and which was discussed with Mr..
Fisher at length. but never In the con-
versation between them or In the arti-
clio submitted did the correspondent
mention the existence Of the post
script Mr. Brown states that there
was no such postscril. in the papers
when he showed them to the CORE
spondent and that he never saw such
postscript Similar evidence is
given by Mr.. Carr and other custodians
of the records in tho interior depart
ment
Stronger evidence OF the falsity and
malic1ously slanderous character of the
alleged postscript could not be had
It's only significance is the light 1t
throws on the bitterness and venom Of
some of those who take active part in
every discussion Of Alaskan issues.
seandal-Monaerina Denounced.
II am in full sympathy with the con-
Germ of reasonable and patriotic men
that the valuable resources OF Alaska
should not be turned over to be ex-
plotted for the profit OF greedy, absorb
ing and monopolistic corporations or
syndicates. Whatever the attempts
which have been made, no one, as a
matter OF fact, has secured In Alaska
any undue privilege or franchise not
completely under tho control of coz
gress. I am in full agreement with the
view that every care, both in admin
istration and in legislation. must be
observed to prevent the corrupt or un-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

None Of our perfectly reasonable
monopolies has corner on the good
weather.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

"A Nebraska man has invented
safety airships, and yet like razors.
no doubt there will be men who pre-
Ter the old-fashioned kind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Persons who rock the boat should
be given a journey in hurry wagon
II they reach shore alive.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Savannah, Ca, has dentist OF. the
name of Pullet. Draw your own con-
clusion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Yet frog cannot pose as an attrac-
tive mantel ornament, even II 1t does
consume vast quantities Of flies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Will some one step forward with
definite instance OF love letters being
torn up on receipt-by the woman?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Andrew Iohnson,s Aid Dead.

Nashville. Tenn.-Edmund Cooper,
secretary to President Andrew John
son, is dead at the age of ninety at
his home in Shelbyville, Tenn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

American telephone service is as far
superior to the British system as Hell
lo!"s is to Are you there?" as q vocal
signal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

The Real Consideration.
The great thing in this world is not
20 much where we stand as where we
are going.-Holmes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
steel Earnings. ara ,2s, 100, $40.

New York.-The report Of the United
States Steel corporation, made public
shows earnings Of SIS. 1OS.520 for the
quarter ending June 30.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

At this season it is easy for steam
er trunk advertisement to catch the
eve.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Attacked by Thugs; Dying.
New York.-Capt. Daniel McAllis'
ter. a well known mariner. is dying
at his home as result OF an attack
by three thugs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
At THE BOARDING HOUSE

who is that man." asked the new
boarder. who Is making such fuss
because he has swallowed nsh
bone?"
That's the sword swallower ut the
dime museum around the corner"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Little dogs that care to continue to
be happy should wear their muzzles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Another way to forget your troubles
81 to go swimming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

What drought needs more than
anything else Is breaking.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

No matter how hot it is. you can 60
swimming.