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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
USES PECULIAR { TOOLS j
PHILADELPHIA DENTIST Also
s HAS UNIQUE PRACTICE. $..i.
Called Upon to. Alleviate Panss Of
Toot1ache Among Denixens Of the
ZOO" He 10 Not Envled BY
the Profession.

Tom Marley. dentist. Once, Phila:$
delphia Zoo. Teeth extracted from ele-
plants, CRATES and boa constructors;
rhinoceros horns removed; wild hog
tusks filed" III
This card is inserted without charge,
says the North American. In the first
place, Marley holds no degree Of doc
tor Of dental surgery, 80 the 200 is VIC
lating no professional ethics in dis;
closing his methods. In the second
place, he will probably get no trade
boost from his advertisement. One
peep into his off1ce and laboratory,
where forceps are two feet long and
rs wicked looking as q guillotine.I
would be sufficient to frighten away
the biggest bravest iron.jawed patient
in Christeudom. :s G.. i5.35
No shiny looking knives and drills
in Manley's kit. When he tackles an
aching tooth he arms himself with q
saw, chisel, a hammer and plenty
of rope You have to see the two-foots
forceps to understand the meaning OF
the rope. You have to see Marley.
who isn't really q dentist. but head
keeper at the zoo, at work bn . three
pound tooth to understand the mean
Ing of everything. 35 II: .%3s ,5
The other day the zoos big boa
constructor got the toothache. Marley
decided the tooth would have to come
out. One Of his assistants threw q
hood over the snakes head, and ten
men pounced on the reptiles body
The big boa squirmed and wriggled.
It's tongue shot out and In like light
ming and the snake Kissed and spat.
The assistants frightened their grip.
and Marley entered the snake cage.
his hands covered with a pair OF thick
leather gloves. Manley had no way
OF knowing which tooth ached. and he \
intended to take no chances So he
took along piece OF steel and began
tapping all the teeth in the snakes
mouth. rs ~
It didn't take long to ind the sensi-
tive tooth. Manley placed Z piece Of (
burlap bag over the tooth and gave
the bag = long pull. The tooth came
out and another one with It.
After the snake was placed back in .
Its glass cage Marley. we'll satisfied
with his work, told about some other
big operations he had performed.
Some time ago hippopotamus
broke a TOOTH" he said. "and we de-
cided to take out the piece that re,
manned In the animals mouth. We
threw the big ropes about the hippo
and dragged It to the bars Of the cage.
There we pried open the animals
mouth and went TO work with pair
Of our long forceps. like you see there
on the wall "a
Those forceps are strong enough to
pull q railroad spike. but we had to-,
take three grips on that tooth before
we could remove 1t. The piece
weighed three pounds. That big hip
pc was SO ALFRED mad when we had
the tooth out. that he charged again
and again against the cage bars with
such force that several of them were
loosened and bent. ~ 81 & z
Come out some time and watch W
tackle giraffe with ladder. It's
like fighting thlrd-story fire.
How do you handle an alligator?'''
he was asked.
Excuse me-" said Manley. That's
one animal I don't care to try ij
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
/ BONUS COULD NOT PURCHASE
Real Lover Of Art Placed Picture H.
Admired Above the Lure Of
q the Greonback.

when one loves ones art" wrote
o. Henry. mo service can be too
hard He might have added that no
sacrifice can be too great. There
lives In Kansas City young man
whose business 1t is to paint por.
traits Of prize cattle. "A commercial
kind OF art? oh. yes, but one must
live. And besides, many Of the great
artists began that way. y
At any rate. he was one OF the
elect few who hurried to the Findlay
Art company's galleries when the sx-
hibitlons OF thumb box sketches BY
American artists was announced. and
there he saw q sketch that made aim
stand still and open his eyes wide.
It was sketch Of three cattle, stand
ing in the shade Of . tree. sunshine
breaking through the foliage and
lighting up their brown backs in
spots.
He went away-and then came back
again. Three or four times he came
back to look at that picture. Then
he decided he must have It.
He inquired the price. 1t was $65.
sWhew! He dug down into his trou-
sers pockets. 'I've got just q dollar"
he said. Twill you take it and hold
the picture for me' Ill have to md
some way to get the rest"
."'You bet We will" said Mr.. Findlay.
A few minutes later q Kansas City
collector who already had purchased
three of the little canvases, said to
MI. Findlay:
.I'd like to get that cattle sketch
I was looking at while ago"
'I'm sorry, but this young man has
Just purchased It." was the reply.
The collector turned to the young
artist I'll give you bonus fol- the
SKETCH" he said.
But the other smiled and shook his
head.
Art has its real followers even In
Kansas City.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Tennis Frock Of White Linen.

several big patch pockets and are
.ornamented with large buttons. There
are also many good English models Of
tweed on these same lines, designed
principally for shooting or moor cos
tunes. but available for any other
outing wear. 5ss5 III, 4
There are many, coats for outdoor
sports made on the Bulgarian lines.
One of the sketches In the large cut,
for instance, shows 2 coat OF blue
serge, made on Bulgarian lines. with
sailor collar and cuffs Of white linen
or serge. 81
Sweaters show more variety than
they once did One may have them
any length from hip length to full
length and In many shapes. The Bull
sgarian lines are also in evidence
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Husband Of Venus. !.

Mrs. B - Ito use the we'll
known Harper style) has three treas
ures in her home. .sb5
One Of these treasures is Z new
servant girl who ID just exactly like .
new broom. You get US? The other
two are Enthusiastically plaster re-
productions Of the Venus Of Milo and
the Apollo Belvedere. ~ Is
Enter the new servant with new,
broom. Starts in to live up to pro
verbal wisdom by making a clean
sweep. Down goes . statuette with q
smash! The servant goes out to con-
Tess. Place, num- she says, fearful
ly, 1--WE bruk statoo."
-Oh. dear! The Venus p 4,
mo. mum. Twas Misther Venus
bruk. His wife wor busted before
came. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Boom In sansuinary Toys.

Boom In sansuinary Toys.
One result of the Balkan conflict IL
. boom" In sanguinary toys for.
Christmas soldiers, cannon, military
aeroplanes, and 10 forth. War and
bloodshed seem always TO have re-
acted on the nursery. In 1898. for in
stance. the German child was humored
with q toy Euillotine for Christmas.
and We md Goethe writing to his
mother at Frankfort asking her to
send one Of these little instruments
for . boy friend. Nine. Goethe was
indignant Dear son." she wrote. Il
have only one desire. and that II to
give you pleasure. win execute any
command. but buy such an infamous
machine Of slaughter win not in any
circumstances. II ever could I would
arrest the makers and burn such toys
by the executioner. London Chron-
icls.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
AZ the Shore.

Henry r. Law. Denver sociologist,
was lecturing in Atlantic City on Gu
genics. Ill {.
Its bad thing for eusenics,' he
said. when . rich old man like Gobsa
Code marries . young and beautiful
chorus girl. It's bad for eugenics Its
also bad for the rich old man.
"Gobsa Code sat alone on q wind
swept pier the other night when two
gossips from the hotel Joined him.
" Mr.. Code. said ! gossip, I'll ten
you, II you wish. the names Of AL the
men who have kissed your wife dur
ing your brief stay here.
'Humph.' said the aged plutocrat.
how many names do, you knows?
Six. the gossips answered In .
chorus. s5
= oh, get on with you,.. said Gobsa
Golde. I know eight myself
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Practical Flower Pot

A new flower pot holder or frame
IL made Of galvanized iron. It stands
on feet, which prevent the pot from
coming in direct contact with the sur
plus. water which. 80 frequently col
lects in the bottom OF the jardiniere.
It also prevents worms from entering
through the draining hole, and by
holding the flower pot far enough
from the ground avoids injury to the
lawn. Each holder is fitted with two
adjustable handles, which can be fold
ed inside or out
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Initial Inset.

An initial worked in filet crochet
with the thread and very fine GRO
Chef hook can be inset into a hand
kerchief with good effect. This is
something new and is especially at
tractive with a hne crochet edging.
The handkerchief should first be hem
stitched with a narrow hem. Draw
only three threads and take four
threads for the stitch II you wish q
daintily finished edge
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Belt Modes

The best way to describe the man
ner in which belts are now worn 10
to say that they are hung about the
waist, says the PhiladelphiA Times.
This description Is quite correct. Many
Of the belts actually. are hung. They
are fastened 1t the waist line for a few
inches in front and hang down. the
back. This method OF wearing the
belt gives q strange downward and
backward slope to the hEurc which -
seen In many OF the lately imported
gowns from Paris.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Large, Battling Words,

What is your idea Of the nebulaf
hypothesis!" asked the erudite wom-
an.
II can't say" replied Mr.. Cumrox
with great embarrassment. Il have
no doubt my wife could give you some
Views on the subject But I haven't
had time to give much attention either
to psychic research or social hy-.
giene."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06


institution OF
#55.x
Speaking which he to
with the enlisted
simply position Of
time for system Of training both
enlisted
follow bent establishing
n or
three
select
which those
arch
will be
the future
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
aen.Ibia Spanish kIna,

King Alfonso Of Spain hAs 20 far re-.
fused to follow the usual custom OF
the Spanish court of residing at the
Escorial during the summer. He L.
reported as saying lately. with grim
humor, In explanation of this refusal:
II shall spend quite enough time at
the Escorial when i am dead, and do
not intend to stay there until have
lost the right to choose my residence. :"
The Escorial palace, it will be re-
called, contains within Its vast area
the mausoleums which form the final
resting place Of Spanish royalty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
TravsIsrs NIshtrobs.

There is nightgown designed espe-
cially for travellers who must spend the
night on train or boat. It IL prefer
ably made OF black silk and has =
pocket in which toilet articles may be
tucked and q big hood. which may be
slipped over disheveled hair for the
trip from the berth to the dressing
room. Some women wear = black silk
cap to cave annoyance from dust and
cinders and to keep the hair from get
ting disarranged while sleeping.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Housshold secret.

1T can't get the sugar to stick to
the doughnuts.''
Il know good scheme. but don't
tell anybody"
VERY WE'LL
Use = little library paste"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
SENATOR NORRIS LITTLE MISTAKE

.This is tale Of how Senator Geo.
w. Norris Of Nebraska was almost
arrested. He had been . senator but
little over month. having graduated
from the house Of representatives,
which pedigree explains his crime.
The senator was standing on
corner in Washington. thinking Of the
day when he led the fight In the
j house to overthrow Cannonism. when
; AGAR hove into view. He took It.
When the car reached n the Peace
monument It turned to the right and
landed the musing senator on the
house side. He got of, strolled into
the ONCE building, stu in . trance.
walked down the corridor to room
ia, opened the door Of that room
and mechanically hung up his hat.
An exclamation followed from .
photographer who didn't look exactly
familiar. Senator Norris glanced up
In an annoyed way. and Of . sudden
began to realize that the furniture .of
the room had changed over night.
Then, and only then, did the statesma
senate once building and walking uni
any suite, he had returned to the old
and taken pO6keesion. M
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Mtsdlrected Eneroy,

mrs, Waggson Is always working
for some charitable object or other"
Very commendable. What Is she
engaged In now?"
''She's making fancy pin cushions
for some poor factory children who
don't get enough to eat"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Merit and mod..tv,

Men are too much, occupied with
themselves to have leisure to know
others thoroughly. or to discern their
real character; hence 1t happens that
with a great merit and \ greater mod.
esty, one may be long time lost
sight Ola Bruyere.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06

papers. And II men should fail to tell
their wives pretty much everything
they dare tell, the wives would miss
4 lot OF gossip-material. And II both
adopt policy of reserve domestic con-
versation may lag lot unless one or
the other thinks OF the happy expedi.
!ent OF using topics Of personal i'm.
portance for, conversational purposes,
Yes-this is a big subject. Go ahead
talk about it for q week II you like,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Took Too Lona Z Chance

Took Too Long Chance.
Anew York Judge was hearing d.
vorce case In which the wife demand
ed . divorce on the ground OF cruel
and inhuman treatment.
The husbands brother was put on
the stand. He swore he had never
seen any evidence OF cruel and inhu-
man treatment by his brother
Did you ever see quarrel between
them p he was asked. H. #
Yes; I saw one once
Describe IT, rs
Well, my brother had been very
sick Of typhoid fever and he was get
ting well. The doctor told him he
could go out. He told his wife and
asked her to get him some clothes.
~ haven't any for you, she told
him.
Where are my clothes?' he asked.
~ didn't think you would get bet
ter. she replied. and sold them to
the secondhand man.
Il think" said the Judge. that the
grounds for divorce In this case shift
from wife to Saturday
Evening Post
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Road 10 Wealth.

"son, you will never be rich unless
you learn to profit by your mistakes -
counseled the millionaire x
dad, you must have made big
bunch of errors" said the admirins
scion.-Bunalo Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
What Dolly Lacked

One day small Alice was playing
with her dolly. Stopping suddenly. she
looked at hsr lovingly and said: Dol
ly, You is Just awfully beautiful. but
you Amt got . bit OF sense"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Rlbbon FIower. a. Para.ols. {

Ribbon Flowers on Parasois.
Small punches Of black and white
satin rosebuds appear on the edge OF
one Of the ribs and upon the handle
Of small parasols. Medium large pink
ribbon roses and foliage are arranged
In wreath form around some parasols.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
~ Nl - -T7-1-7 l-5I7778 15T- ;, 4 q
Domeatic TAX Material,

ashould wom>n tell her husband
everything 2" asks Virginia Terhune
IN a New York newspaper. No-hold
on-let's not get into an argument over
this thing-when did an argument con-
vince anybody Of anything of import
ance? Let's Just reflect that II q
woman fails to tell her husband every
thing he is likely to miss lot OF
news that never gets INTO the news.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Glove Hint.

A small piece Of absorbent cotton
put in the palms will absorb the per
SEPARATION that prevents many women
from wearing gloves with any com.
fort during the summer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
WIse.

Have you decided how you are go
Ing to vote?" q
Yes: but let's change the subject.
There's no reason why you and I
should not continue to b triendA.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Fashion.
She's Q jade.
She misleads many.
She makes dictations.
Her followers are blind.

Perhaps she announces contrasting
coats. IS 5sS
That doesn't mean any old coat will
do. 4 5i's= s
Just because odd gay little silk coats
are worn with black or white satin
skirts one shouldn't court ridicule by
wearing some old suit coat with any
skirt.
Moral: Those who spend economical
" should usually beware of extremes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
SECRETARY HUMILITY NOW LID.

Secretary Tumulty now thinks the
president has nothing on him. for.
recently st. Peters college. an insti.
tuition somewhere in New Jersey,
made Mr.. Tumulty an LID.
The presidents secretary returned
Y to Washington and was at his desk
as usual. unrunied by his new honors
h and degree. He was ut his once
early and was sitting at his desk,
while nearby and watching him was
1 . politician from Trenton. N. J. This
gentleman had been . frequent visit
/ tor on Mr. Tumulty, for he wanted a
/ good Job under the government. Mr..
Tumulty was going over his mall and
4 the gent from Trenton was watching.
I; hoping someone had resigned and
that he could get the place. when the
president, having come to his once
y from the White House, walked into
Mr., Tumnlty,s once. a
Good morning, doctor was the
presidents greeting to his faithful
man Friday. .5,5 A 535 .S i 35.
Tumulty blushed, but returned Il
gpricked up his ears at the appellation
/ his private once. the gent from Trent
and said: Didn't hear the presiden
" on did" ..st.,, AZ s5s :,
Are you a doctor!" asked the po
"Got my degree yesterday" answe
~ <,<
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06


occupied
andta
that senator who had burst
Norris backed cooling
Isl bEa 49, s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
WOULD MAKE NAVY FLOATING SCHOOL

Every battleship ) floating col
legs.'' 4.
This IL the aim Of Josephus Dan
tells. secretary Of the navy. as out
lined by him before leaving on 9 tour
Of inspection Of navy yards. training
stations and equipment on the Pacific
coast. S NJ it.sfS
The secretary proposes to convert
every battleship and training station
into a. school where enlisted men
will receive three hours daily instruc-
ton under graduates Sof Annapolis.
Besides making enlisted service more
attractive, Secretary Daniels says
this new plan will offer to every
young American an opportunity to
receive q minor college education at
the same time that he II serving
Uncle Sam. 1t will offer q chance to
young men to At themselves for q
trade or profession. 30 that when
their enlistment is ended they may
become useful citizens. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
to match.

among the new sweaters. this season.
the wide belt being usually Of some
contrasting color with cuffs. and collar
to match. MARY DEAN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06

noticed the
full minute he silent
demanded:
did get that thing"
smiled roked the chameeons back With
#$s5
he leaned In
earnestly. lizards head
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06

Her Idea 81 a Fair Audience.
Footlighte-And did you have a fair
audience last night? Ss.
Miss Sue Brette-Nothins fair about
Il. They Kissed!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
Modern Condition,

A laurel wreath and bald head
make an unromantic combination.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-06
AS HIS CONSTITUENT SAW IT

Representative Phil" Campbell OF
Kansas is the proud father Of 2
young daughter who likes unusual
pets. In her young life she has Law
5ished affections on all sorts Of queer
pets. her latest acquisition being z
chameleon-one OF those tiny reptiles
which assume the color Of any arti.'
Gle ON which they are placed. The
chameleon has y tiny gold chain
about its neck, and at the other end
Of the chain ID . pin. that It may %
attached to ones waist,
Not long ago one Of Campbena
constituents. = cattle dealer. with
scarcely an interest in the world out.
side OF livestock, came to Washing
ton and called at the Campbell home,
Mrs. Campbell was out, and Campbell
himself was In the tub at the time.
90 the young daughter, with the
chameleon pinned to her waist,
marched into the parlor to entertain
the visitor. ss ~ 55.E
Conversation went along fairly
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
MRS. DUPONT, HURT
BY FALL, PASSES AWAY

Following a fall sus,iined by clip
ping on the floor of her residence.
Pennsylvania Avenue and Rising Sun
Lane. after her return from a trip
to Florida. Mrs Mary Beln DUPONT,
aged "a years, widow of Lammot du-
Pont. died last night. Mrs. duPonts
hip had been broken by the fall and
she never recovered from the injury
Mrs. duRont's husband has been dead
for many years.
Mrs DUPONT was the mother of sew
eral Of the duPonts who have been
prominent In building up the f. l.
DUPONT de Nemours Powder Com
peny to the position of pre-eminence
it occupies In addition to her sons
who hold positions of affiuence with
the company. the daughters married
men in the employ of the company
who since have been elevated to vice.
presidents. The children who survive
her are. Pierre s DUPONT treasurer
Of the Company; Lammot DUPONT
Irenee DUPONT, Park Commissioner
Mrs. Charles Copeland. Mrs. William
Winder Laird Mrs. r. r. Carpenter
Mrs ". K DUPONT and Mrs r. 3
DUPONT
The funeral services will be held al
her late residence on Monday morn.
ing at 10 o'clock. Interment will be
private.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
CALL PUBLIC
MEETING TO TALK
OF BOULEVARD

Following the conference between
William p Bancroft and Park Super
intendent Mack of the Park Commits
sion. and members of the Street and
Sewer Commission yesterday, on the
proposed boulevard running through
the western end of the city by way
of Grant and Woodlawn avenues, IL
was decided to hold a public hearing
on the subject on Friday afternoon,
June 90 The boulevard is intended
as a connecting link between the
Brandywine Park and parks in the
southwestern section Of the city
The hearing will be held particular
ly to learn the ideas of property own
ers along the proposed boulevard. The
suggested route is to follow Grant
avenue. south of Ninth street and
Woodlawn avenue, north of Ninth
street The suggested width Of the
boulevard is to be 100 feet. The Street
and Sewer directors desire TO obtain
some idea of the cost of the project
and will confer with the property
owners along sections Of Grant and
Woodlawn avenues.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
sT. GEORGEs LAS YIsITORs.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
ST. GEORGES, lei, June 14.-Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Patton have return
ed to Wilmington after a few days
visit With her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Swain-Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Haman
are paying a visit with their son, VIII
liam Haman at Rogers Corner-Mrs.
Harry Buckson is entertaining Mrs.
Alice Miller of Kirkwood-Mrs Jas.
II. Gam has returned to st. Georges
after a visit with her sister, Mrs. viii
liam Haman, of near Now Castle
Mr. and Mrs. John c. Stuckert have
for visitors Misses Eleanor and
Louisia Johnson, OF Wilmington-D
D. G. Sachem. F. 2. Smith of Mime
haha Tribe No %. accompanied by
the Minnehaha Band. will visit Little
Bear Tribe on next Thursday even
ling.