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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Chew Upon This.f

Walter Prichard Eaton writes an In.
teresting article on acting in the the
atrical department Of the American
Magazine. A good deal is said from
time to time about an actor living his
part. In the course of some remarks
on this subject Mr.. Eaton tells the
following: s,3js
~ "Once q great actor as Brutus In
julius Caesar cried to \ second great
actor, as Cassius: Till then, my noble
friend. chew upon this and pressed .
plug Of tobacco into his palm. Sarah
Bernhard, on Q wager, once played .
fearful and stirring scene in an Amer
lean theater, reciting instead Of the
words of the play an impromptut
TRADE against American hotels, and
the audience al save a few who.
could understand her rapidfire French
were duly carried away. tits even
recorded that many women wept.
Sarah was most assuredly not living
the life Of her stage character then.
yet her acting remained effective, and
no one has vet denied that she knows
how to act. !" .. MA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09

/, To some not accustomed to the 81,
f and responsibilities OF
greater freedom our methods may IN
some respects and at some points
seem heroic, but remedies may be
heroic and yet be remedies. 1t is our
business to make sure that they are
genuine remedies, Our object 10 clear.
II our motive Is above just challenge
and only an occasional error OF 5udg'
ment is ,chargeable, against US. We
shall be fortunate. 81, ~ " I'll
We are called upon to render the
country a great service in more mat
ters than one. Our responsibility
should be met and our methods should
be thorough, as thorough as moderate
and well considered, based upon the 9,
facts as they are. and not worked out
as II we we're beginners. We are 1 to
deal with the facts Of our own day.
with the facts OF no other. and TO
make laws which square with those
facts. It IL best, indeed It is neces-
sary. to begin with the tariff. I will
urge nothing upon you now at the
opening OF your session winch can on
scure that first object or divert our,
energies from that clearly defined
duty. At a later time ! May take the
liberty Of calling your attention to re-
forms which should press close upon
the heels Of the tariff changes, irnot
accompany them. Of which the chief
is the reform OF our banking and cur
rency laws; but just now refrain.
For the present. i put these matters
on one side and think only Of this one
thing -of the changes in our fiscal
system which may best serve to open
once more the free channels Of pros
perity to great people whom We
would serve to the utmost and
throughout both rank and file: III
,}a5 WOODROW WILSON.
The White House, April 8, 1913.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
cloars III. one solace.

Herr Stark, the German misogy
mist, died in Berlin, proud to the
last of his reputation as a devotee OF
"my Lady Nicotine" He was eighty
years old.
During my long lifetime" he wrote
shortly before he smoked his. last Ha.
vana, II estimate that have smoked
more than a half million cigars, An
average Of more than 20 daily for 60
years. I have thus enjoyed 1000
hours Of such happiness as nothing
else could ever have given me and
which was well worth the $4,000 that
purchased it. MY cigars have been
the one solace and sweetener Of my
life and my only regret IN leaving II
IL that cannot bring my record up
to . Million
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Away Too Much.

Miss Mary Garden, who has re-
duced her figure to the perfect proper
tons Of Venus, was asked the other
day in Philadelphia If she thought out.
door exercise was good for woman.
Yes, do Miss Garden answered.
provided a golden mean Is maintain
ed. Under-exercise has wrecked count
less women's digestions. Over-exer-
else has wrecked countless women's
homes"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Treasure Hard to Get AZ.

News that fresh attempt is to be-
made to recover sunken treasures
from the ship General Grant recalls
the story Of that Ill fated vessel. She
sailed for London from Melbourne in
1866 and was wrecked of the Auck-
land islands. For two years her dis
appearance remained mystery. Then
chance led to the rescue Of a few sur
vivors. who told how the vessel had
been dashed against q Cliff 400 feet
high and in sinking had been swept
into q cave at its base. There for
close on half a century the wreck has
lain in fourteen fathoms Of water.
with treasure to the value Of $780,
600 in the bullion room to tempt tho
treasure hunter. The estimate may
be an exaggeration, but the report
has already attracted Ave wen
equipped expeditions. The swirl Of
the tide and the deadly backwash
within the cave have 90 far defied the
efforts OF the most skillful and daring
divers to reach the treasure. It re-
mains to be seen whether the sixth
attempt will share the failure OF it,
predecessors. 1, &. Z .5s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
rh.t Lo.t Balance.

Z A young lady while out boat riding
one day in park, attempted to.
change seats, and fell overheard.
When she was brought up gasping and
struggling, the usual crowd gathered
around and asked how 1t happened.
ooh, Just lost my balance, she be-,
gan, when q little Jewish boy. who
had been listening open-mouthed.
said: "Youse loose your balance, lad.
I will find it for youse ~ u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Sunshine, Plants-and Girls

@l51i 80n1nln0s PtenSo-an0 0lrlo. #
Sunlight is so important to life that
1t IL little wonder that sun worshiperS
prevailed in primitive days. Plant .
potato in your cellar, and II there il Q
little light the potato viii sprout and
try to grow. Surround It with the best
fertilizer, water 1t. and do the best you
can for It except that you keep 1t in the
dark. and It cannot digest and grow.
See how slender and pale It 10! The
process Of digestion, the great function
OF assimilation, cannot 90 on without
sunshine. Natures laws are the same
In the animal world. It ID Just as true
that the only girls with red cheeks
and sweet breaths, the only girls who
become fully ripe and sweet. are those
who baptize themselves fully in glori-
GUS sunshine. The many pale girls who
are to be seen with bloodless, half
baked sort OF face. whose walk. whose
voice and whose whole expression y
devoid Of spirit. are not half ripe.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
INDIAN LEGEND OF CHINOOK
How the Coyote Mastered the Wino
West Of the Great Rocky
Mountains. 'l7t a5I
BY GEORGE CLINTON.

The coyote once upon a ti1ne made.
himself dwelling place out OF a tall
bunch OF grass. It was in late fall and
the wind would always blow 1t: apart.
This made the coyote very angry, SO
one day he devised snare IN which
to trap the offender. As be was TX
ing up the snare he thought to him.
self, 81 will fix him."
The next morning he set out to see
II he had caught the wind. writes Ca
leb Carter in the Red Man, In telling
of the legend of his tribe, the Nez
Perces. regarding the mild, snow
melting winds of the northwest.
Upon arriving he beheld man with
big ears and Of great stature. well"
he said, $50 you are the person that
has been tearing my wigwam up, chi"
with that he pulled, his ears right and
left, kicked him on the nose and slap
ped him till he had him begging for,
mercy.
The coyote then made him promise,
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1mAo1nArv Dnaomnln.

Brand Whitlock. who is writing sto-
ries and books when he is not mayor
ing and reforming, hates. with all the
vindictiveness that Is in his heart,
clocks that strike the hour and throw
out on the silvery air OF night their
bell-like chimes. Iii
One evening he went to Columbus
and put up at a hotel near a church
tower, which was some tower when
It came to Ginning. Brand got into
bed. and, after tossing restlessly about
for \ long time, heard the big clock
strike cone" After what seemed an
interminable hour. during which his
brain was teening with ideas for up
lifting the human race and taking
money away from publishers, the bell
rang twice.
1.-TWO o'clock" groaned Whitlock.
TIL never get to sleep" n
I "1nsomnia!" walled Brand. I'm
going mad!" IS 4s&
He sprang out Of bed, turned on the
light and looked ut his watch. y
e It was a quarter to one in the morn
ing, and his agile brain had changed
the quarter chimes into hour bslls.-
Popular Magazine. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
VI WOMEN KNOWN By JEWELS
Each Article Of Adornmeet 10 Oh
served and Carefully cetaleausd
a iT BY Society. III h. y,

"A, woman frequently changes her
face and always her gown, while to
change her Jewels ID an event calling
for chronicle, Richard Barry writes in
the New York Times. ~
;''Is that Mrs. So-and.so In box p
I heard one woman ask smother the
other night. 81
LET me see" replied her COM
panion, selling the glasses. "No. Mrs.
So-and-So has sapphires surrounding
q pearl In her pendant That has
emeralds. II It is Mrs If-and-B But"
who Is that next to herr" d; d,
with the cross of diamonds and
the jade stomacher?' Is
s "No. With the oval brooch sst
with opals.' i RI N s5 Y
"oh! That is Mrs. ORIOLES
brooch, bat it doesn't look like her
daughter. only she never will let any
one wear her opaIs: lucky for her.
unlucky for another is her idea. What
has she done to her FACET
These women, their dependents and
their intimates hold their Jewels In
the anectionate regard that another
group OF women might hold their chill
dren. The entrance to the circle Of
each new piece Of jewelry is noted
and commented on carefully It un-
dergoes Jealous observation at first.
Then. II deserving 1t, 1t achieves .
place and is, duly ca.alogued.
Look! There is that little Miss
Pretty. It's her nrst night. She's
barely eighteen, and see that string OF
diamonds. do think that is rushing
it a bit, don't you? They might wait
till the second year, at least, for a
necklace like that. However, give me
your glasses; they are better than
mine" y5g 81 s5S u
After moment she releases the
glasses with a satisfied smile. AT
any rate. Ri she observes, .'theys are
perfectly matched and Just the right
size II h 4 .;,15 u. 4. X 4
SO II goes. Jewels the center Of at
stention; Jewels which mark the dis.
tinctive elements Of personality. From
the tiny necklace. which is the JOY
OF the newest debutante. to the.
sturdy stomacher which is the con-
ISOLATION OF the oldest dowager, Jewels
proclaim. define. limit, differentiate.
vitalize and devitalize society.
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to other villages and midnight 70
turns. The cafe 10 closed at II p. m.
and nobody who has had q glass too
much Is allowed another drink. The
"petticoat cafe, !" as 1t is nicknamed.
is q distinct financial success, because
the women give their services free
and buy the best in the cheapest mar.
ket and at the lowest possible price.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
valuabI. Find Came Too Late.

Valuable Find Came Too Late.
The irony Of fate was exemplined
at Manhattan. Cal, recently. After
working necessarily and alone for.
two years in mine In which none
but he had faith. . man named Hub
ley was killed by . cave Of rocks and
debris, estimated as weighing forty
tons. The same fall Of earth that
crushed out his life uncovered the
very ore body he had been seeking
with such logged persistence. The
ore is come Of the richest ever diScov-
cred in the district
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Tho queen and Gambling.

y Though the queen II to accompany
the king to the grand national next
month, she retainns her dislike for
gambling. But some years ago when
the royal party was travelling down by
rail for the derby, the late King Ed
ward proposed q half crown sweep
stake on the race, and Princess Mary
drew . horse that had . flne chance.
Prince Arthur Of Connaught having
drawn his usual blank. suggested he
should buy It from her present mat
esty for Ave shillings. She declined.
and held to her chance, which romped
home an easy winner. For any one
who does not like gambling" remarks
H. r. H.. when retailing this yarn.
II never saw any one collect herr win
ming more quickly. I.ondon Opinion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
J..P|ERPONT IM0RGAN
IS DEAD At Rome:
King Of Financiers Succumbs to
lnfirmities Of Age. 1.
STOCK MARKET NOT AFFECTED
End Had Been Expected, and Care
Taken That Shock to Money Gem
4 n tiers Should Be OF Little Weight
Career Of Maanate ! Sue
cession Of Triumph.

! Rome. Italy John Pierpont Nor
gan. the worlds greatest fnancier,
died at the Grand hotel March 81. "a
K At the bedside at the time OF death
were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Satter-
lee, the financier's son-in-law and
daughter, and three attending physi-
clans.
The body. after appropriate religious
ceremonies, was embalmed and trans
ferred to Naples for shipment to
America. sts "A
It lis needless to to say that the frm,
OF ]. Pierpont Morgan and Company
Is the greatest in the country, and
that its branches in European centers
are powers In the money markets Of
those places. J. P; Morgan Is .
name that is instantly associated by
old and young alike with money
great stacks Of gold. And then the
feverish, superficial nature of people
busy with their own affairs considers
neither the name nor the man any
further. 5ss5
This estimate Of the man never did
him justice. 1t often causes adverse
criticism, for his methods were often
attacked. His organization Of giant
corporations has furnished the most
strenuous example Of bitter attack.
both on political platform and In the.
public press. This is all matter:
Of opinion, and at this time Il care
fully excluded. t:
Morgan did organize giant corpora
tons. He extended railroads, he open
cd new territories, he made possible
commerce, which in all reason had TO
be enlarged by some man consistent
with the growth OF the country and
population Curious as 1t may seem,
however, the more clamor there was
against his methods the more he was
held in esteem by writer's Of note and
education. who had occasion to review
his works.
At one time English capitalists. see
ing q favorable opportunity through
adverse conditions in this country to
grab the West Shore railroad, there
by establishing . footing for q stu
greater grab, asked Morgan to act
as their agent, In that manner cover
ing the identity Of those who were to
be the real owners. Morgan turned
down an opportunity Of making sew
eral millions by refusing. Then he
saved the railroad to American owner
ship by taking 1t over himself, quietly,
and quickly turned It over to the New
York Central by perpetual lease.
At another time he discovered that
the country was being depleted OF
gold by q clique Of men who were
,emassing great wealth by shipping y
to Europe. He stopped the leak. re-
organized the system OF shipment and
was then made the subject OF con-
gressional investigation, which should
more properly have been made Of the
clique he broke. He clearly and con-
cisely answered every question that
was put to him by the investigators.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
From the pls,lpths.

A widely known New York producer
received q letter from a young WON.
an In small town in Pennsylvania
last week in which she told Of play
she had written. st4s.
1T is play OF the underworld" she
wrote. Il notice by the papers that
underworld dramas are in high favor
now. Wouldn't you like to see it,"
The producer replied that he'd be
glad to look the play over. When he
received it he opened the package -
settled back in his easy chair to have
look at the underworld drama.
He found it a story Of a murder in
coal mine. is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Sadly Sordld,

II suppose you agree that reform IL
necessary" "Oh. yes" replied the
political boss. "Reformers introduce
q whole lot OF legislation that is i'm
portant to us practical guys because
of the amount some people are will
ing to pay for the privilege OF evad-
ing IT.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09

that he would never blow such cold,
stormy winds again. But the coyote
doubted his word, and again he had
him begging. When the coyote would
get tree, he rested. All this tine the
wind WAS making all kinds of prom
ises, SO at last the coyote let aim go,
with the understanding that he would
kill him on his next offense.
So to this day the winds on the
west side of the Rockies are warm
and are known as the Chinook winds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
MADE. YOUTH A SAILOR.
GREAT MAN \ REMEMBERED HIS
PROMISE TO BOY.
Had Fought for Jackson" and the
President Redeemed Partial Prom
Nh Use That He Had Made Some
Years Before. sttisg5

The subject Of Mr.. Stephen Bonsal's
stirring biography, Edward Fitzger'
aid Beale," was the son Of Paymaster
George Beale, who served with distinc-
t,on under Marlborough at Lake Cham
plain, and Of Emily, the daughter of
Commodore Truxtun Of the famous
Constellation. Young Beale, as .
member Of two naval families, there
fore, had what was regarded in the
old navy as a prescriptive right to en-
ter the service
With the advent OF President Jack.
son, all such rights were brushed
aside, and the claims Of young Beale
might have been overlooked except
for a fortunate and characteristic in
cident .,f;} Az ~ sttit
The boys of Washington. where the
Beales spent their winters, were ar
dent politicians, like their fathers. and
they were divided by allegiance to
antagonistic statesmen. The disputes
between the Adams partisans and the.
Jacksonians grew SO bitter than the
boys decided to settle all their politi-
cal differences once for all by the an
Client test Of battle. =
Ned Beale was the Jacksonian
champion. and the Adamsites were
represented by boy named Evans,
who afterward becamea distinguished
citizen of Indiana. The fistic battle
was appointed to take place under a
long arch, which at that time marked
the southern entrance to the White
House grounds. S.,<z
While the battle ragged and the en-.
thusiastic spectators applauded, a tall
figure suddenly appeared, scattered
the boys, and selling Beale by the col
lar, asked him why he was fighting.
He replied that he was lighting for
General Jackson, and that his oppo-
nent had expressed poor opinion OF
the presidents politics and person
atty: + e (. q. Y i..
II am General Jackson" said the
man. IT never forget the men or boys
who are willing to fight for me, but
do not wish them to do it all the time.
Now put on your coats" ! ssE.a
A few years later, when Beale
reached his fourteenth year, his desire
to enter the navy became overwhelm.
ing. One afternoon he called at the
White House with his mother to see
General Jackson and ask for a mid
shipman's warrant. @
Mrs. Beale told her story, and spoke
Of the fact that her boy was the son
and grandson of men who had served
their country and been wounded in
battle. jackson listened with cour.
tesy, but seemed uncertain how he
should act. Suddenly the boy inter
rupted his mother.
Mother. he said, "let me speak to
General Jackson
He then reminded the president Of
the fight and the promise he had
made. at least by implication, to serve
him whenever the opportunity pre-;
scented. l,a
Without a word, General Jackson
tore on the back Of q letter lying near
him, and wrote to the secretary Of the
navy, "Give this boy an immediate
warrant" and handed 1t to Mrs. Beale.
YOUTHS Companion. SI.s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Need Carr Of Home.

A Philadelphia physician who en-
joys handsome practice and excel
lent hospital connections told me an
interesting although terrible thing.
About 90 per cent. out OF every 100
babies that are sent to hospitals for
bringing up die. The death rate
among such unfortunates Is seven
times as great as with infants who
have the immediate care Of mothers.
Truly there il something needed in q
child's life besides food, shelter and
clothingPhiladelphia Record
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Australian Justice.

Recently after hearing his first case
an Australian justice Of the peace
delivered himself thus: There's been
a lot Of lies told in this case. and ]
don't know who's been telin' 'em. SO.
I'm koin' to fine you e2. If yer guilty
yer keith of very light, an II yer.
not guilty isll teach yer to be more
pertickler about the company yeh
keep"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Maetered Hard Lanouao

Seldom Willmore. an Englishman,
enjoys the distinction Of being the
only European who has ventured to
appear at the native bar In Egypt.
Mr.. Willmore Is a noted Arabic schol-
ar, and his pleadings have filled the
native judges with, admiration. for
rarely have they listened to such flu
ent, classic Arabic. 75.s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Supposed to Need Only One.

A newly married couple left the Of
fee Of Probate Judge D. A. McCanless
in Wichita few days ago. In the
brides hand was a marriage certifi-
cate. Presently the groom re-entered
the Office and stood gazing at the
judge. What can do for you this
timer asked the Judge. I'll. well,
I'd like my marriage certificate" stam-
mered the young man. He was told
that it had been given to his wife.
"Oh," he remarked, 'is that all we
get? I thought We cash got one
Kansas City Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
The Home Sentinel.

It is each woman's duty to under
stand the preparation OF food 10 that
It may be at for human consumption.
It may not be necessary for her to at
tend to the actual work, but she
should be the sentinel. always on
guard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
civ. Charter centurle. Old.

"A cougar old charter granted BY
King Edward I. to Aberystwyth, Car
d1gan), Wales, has been discovered
by Dr.. Lewis Of the University Col
lege of Wales, In search for docu-
ments for the town council. It was
granted to 3Llanbadarn. the name OF
the ancient chuSch and parish. In
consequence Of the direction in the
charter that markets should be held
on Monday, Aberystwyth keeps bank
holidays on Tuesdays. Ill Sd
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Munchausan. Jn.f

'Arold-"Who Civ yer yer black eye.
Jimmie :" Jimmie--'.No one. I was
lookm' thro' knothole In the fencs
at football match, an got i sun
burnt. london Sketch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Not for That Reason.

"Why Is it that SO few people heed
the warning about kissing being an
unsanitary practice suppose It
is because SO few people do it for
their .""-Baltimore American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
To Improve the Mind.

In order to improve the mind. We
ought less to learn than to conten
plate.-Descartes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09
Water and Orc Mixed.

Nearly fifty tons of water were lift
ed from the mires Of South Stafford
shire. England, last year for every ton
OF mineral { r - s. a 5sS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-04-09

l. It is usually those who strain at
| other peoples gnats who swallow
their own camels with ease.