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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
sne,etacle. kno ~, q Ancls nts. /

speetacles Known 70 Anclsnts.
There are evidences In ancient writ
ings that some sort Of 2 spectacle was =.
used ct an earlier period than that
] ii which de- spina lived. but to what ~ y
extent pr with what effect q not
|leht. and probably they were 1hoWn
81 the ancients.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23

Would Be Dangerous to Tell.
A Boston publisher, whose name we
withhold lest you be tempted to- in.
jure him, says he has a method which
will enable anyone to learn to play on
the cornet for rs cents.-F1orida-Times
Union.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Regular Accounting.

Elsie-"When Betty married old
Moneybags she gave her age as TWEEN
ty-five. She's older than that" Flo:
"Oh, I suppose she allowed one-third
on for cash" Dallas News. r,'..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
"SunrsFoIIower.~

. The old name@of the sunhower was
solsecle, the sun follower. The an
c1ent sunfower, @or sun follower, was
the marigold; the tall plants of the
present day are Of American origin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
1874 M sjts'S = -grlr r 70.
El,,HluA A,,hhv

Wife (angriiy Just look at the
time! This morning you got home at
two o'clock and here it is again after
midnight" Husband well. z you
know. mdear, rs against my rule to
come twice the same day."-Boston
Transcript. .r5s ..,v:.. :, r..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Mr.. Gloom Reflscts.

+ II can see only one advantage in
being tattooed, "asays J. Fuller Gloom.
III I were troubled with insomnia 1
might enjoy sitting up and looking at
the pictures. KANSAS City Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23

New ZeaIand's Mineral Island.
New Zealand has an island nearly
three miles in circumference, which is
almost entirely composed Of sulphur,
mixed with gypsum and few other
minerals.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Near Work.

: The Judge-'ssYou say you've worked
as an artists model When?" The
Vag-"Oncet when was takin' me
beauty nap in de- woods an artist fel-
Ter come ,alongean' sketched me as q
sleepin' faun Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
0isheartenlnQ.

One extremely disheartening thing
about striving to impart literary tone
to the editorial page is that it encour-
ages SO many subscribers to send In
original poems.-Columbus CO., Jour.
nal. = >~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
WhAn Aa Ii Settled

Wigwag-"Now that Newlywed is
married he seems to be quite settled"
Henpeckke-"Well, it's natural for a
fellow to be settled after he is mar
ried. His wife attends to tina" -Ex-
change.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
His CapacIty,

do you know. Bill would be awfully
helpful to the Germans on the front"
"How so?" "They might just get him
to talking about his fishing exploits
when they were filling their gas
bombs" ~ =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
And This In Rostonl

General sympathy is due the Boston
woman who came back from a ses-
sion at the dentists with the sad an
nouncement: II have only two. GUS
pidors left In my head."-Boston
Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23

Poor Opinion Of Poetry. T..
1t is said that Sir Isaac Newton, on
being asked his opinion Of poetry, re.
Piled that it was a kind of ingenious
nonsense.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Food for THOUGHT.

An authority on the subject says
men should stop eating for while and
think. Some men, under the circum
stances would merely stop long
enough to wonder whence the next
meal was to come.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Tiny Oven.

An electric oven. tiny enough to be
placed on microscope, and used for
heating and drying objects that are to
be examined, has been invented by .
German scientist. >H ,,~.'.. 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Power Of Multi plication.

It is their astonishing power OF null
tiplication that makes destructive In
sects formidable. A single pair Of po-
tato bugs, If all their. offspring sur
vived, would in one season produce
60,O00,000 Of their kind, r.. $y. ##5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
co,lInn naroe Mixes Fuel,

I
Economy of fuel consumption IN
steamships often requires the mixing
Of two or more kinds of coal and an
Englishman has invented a coaling
barge that mixes coal as it delivers it
into q bunker. 'r"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23

Is This Knock or Boost.
There is a new barber In town and
evidences of his work are multiply
ing.-From an Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
3ERts. ~
Optimistic THOUGHT.

Feelings come and go like light
troops following the victory of the
present, but principles, like troops
of the line, are undisturbed and stand
fast.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23

More Joshua Business.
Master (retiring)-Wake me up
st daylight, Tompkins-but see that
the blamed sun doesn't rise too early.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Ant haata In Plant

In the Malay peninsula an English
naturalist has discovered q species
of ant that makes Its nest in the
fieshy stems of ferns that grow In the
limbs Of trees high in the air.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Mako Ho,Ia. n.,.I,u%l1,,l-

In the house that 10 beautiful to
the external eye, there must ever be
corners and unexpected places. clos
cts. kitchens and cupboards-"th the
powers that be-" behind the scenes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
No Place For COUPLING.

:, @What 10 this place, conductor? :"
asked the passenger on his way to
the fair. "This 10 Reno, Nevada. !" Go
ing to put a new car on here?" mo.
this is where the uncoupling is done"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
: Preserving Patent Ieather Shoe,

preserving Patent Leather Shoes.
Patent leather shoes should be care
fully wiped offsYith soft cloth when
they are removed and then few
drops of oil should be rubbed into
them. This will keep the leather soft
and prevent them from cracking. FIJI
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
His Guen.

d Bnl-"What do you suppose those
European soldiers do when they find
the trenches filled with water?" JILL
'Why, they fish, I reckon"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Horne IL Most Nervous Animal.

Remember that the horse is tho
most nervous of all animals, and that
little things annoy and irritate him.
He will be contented or miserable &C.
cording as you treat him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Eield for harvest.

= This world is not my orchard for
fruit or my garden for flowers. 1t II,
however. my only field whence to
raise q harvest.-Christina Rossetti.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
On the Move.

At the Dance-Have you learned
any of the new steps?" mo, but
I've stepped on lot Of new feet
Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Tired Of IL,

Lets sit down and have d quiet
talk about the war" Impossible"
you mean you haven't timer" mo.
I haven't the patience"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
=, Read Books In Old Days,

Read Books IN Old Days.
n ""rhe kind OF books people read now
adays is rather startling. " Yes, re- : \
piled Mrs. Nice udley but i have my q
doubts whether folks stop dancin' long y !;
Z. . ,aIig|1I to cad !, EN- ~ pig, 1llXa5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
No Hurry for Details.

Passenger Ito chauffeur) "Hey!s
you've run over man. Aren't you
going to stop?" Chauffeur Nav! I
can read all about it in the papers,"
Boston Transcript. .s..s$.8s 3.s5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23

the palace py tn ring s
International Exposition IN San
In
palace palace in the Royal Gardens IN
Siam apart
brought Francis
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Hawaiian SUGAR.

p. SV~"0u~U SO8AVs &.
The quantity Of sugar produced on
an acre OF land In Hawaii 10 greater
than in any other spot on the globe.
This is due to the wonderful irriga-
ton system. ~ .-'G y. !.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Better "a hava Triad.

q: Failure after long perseverance IL
much grander than never to have .
striving good enough to be called q
failure" Eliot. r..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Will Mot EAT FIesh OF c,t.

Mo carnivoreus bird or quadruped
in England will eat the flesh of cat.
The rule applies even to the carbon
crow, which will devour dead dogs
greedily.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Looking on the Dark Side.

The Optinist-"That boy will be
president some day" The Pessimist-
That boy will be vice-president some
day."-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
British Silver Coin

British silver Coins.
British silver coins are made from
an amalgam of ;a37 parts pure silver
with three parts Of copper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-06-23
Cleaning Brass.

To clean brass flower pots or trays
rub them with a piece of lemon; then
pour boiling water over them, and
finally polish with soft, dry cloth
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18
JOHN d. COPENHAVER
GOES TO ROANOKE, VA

John D. Copenhaver and family left
Tuesdty Off Roanoke, Va, to make
their future home. Mr.. Copenhaver
is connected with the Baldwin-Felts
Detective Agency and has been with
the C. c. & o. road as special officer
for many years. He has been pro-
NOTED to office man by the agency anu
was compelled to change his residence
johnson City regrets to lose Mr..
Copenhaver and his family and the
good wishes of a host of friends will
fol lotwhem into their hope. On
Saturday afternoon Mesdames Alex
Patterson and S. L. Browder enter
tanned in honor OF Mrs Copenhaver,
a delightful going away affair, as II
were, and it was one of the most en-
joyable occasions of the season. Mr.
Copenhaver will be succeeded here
by Mr.. Lee C. Felts of Roanoke.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18
.JONESRORO

Jonesboro Feb. ia. A. Taylor,
of Milligan college was tranacting
bushes shere Tuesday
Trustee w. J. Weeks spent a few
days at Limestone the past week.
Rev. M. A. Stevenson is assisting
in revival at Speedwell.
John Caughran yer ysick at his
home in the west end.
Prof. S. w. Sheriff. of the state
normal at Johnson City, was here
Monday.
Prof. E. @. Hawk with the lnde-
pendent Chatauqua of Atlanta, Ca,
was the guest of Prof. E. c. Hicks
the past week.
ESQUIRE L. r. Clark is confined to
his room with a threatened attack
of fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Taylor, Of
Greeneville, were the guests of Mrs
Hugh Boyd the past week.
Miss Nell Mathes was the guest o
friends in Johnson City the pas
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Whitlock ac
companied by Miss Lula Martin at
tended the concert at the soldier
home Sunday afternoon.
| P. H. Written of Knoxville, wa
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Miltol
Keen Sunday.
Judge w. N. Walker of Limestone
was here with friends Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Tom Smith, of Bris
toll, were the guests of the former
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, ]. c. II. Smitf
Sunday.
R. M. May and F. s, Patton went t
Bulls Gap Wednesday on business
R. c., Thomas has learned tha
his little grandson, Ralph Chamber
of Eckhart, w. Va, has undergone
successful operation at Bluefeld. Hi
grandmother is wit hhinl.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18
oOOssOOoOoOOOOSSoaOOos0S'
SUNDERLAND.

Sunderland the much looked Tor
and much heralded big muical extra
vagan that is being rehearsed by
our local thespains, is about ready
Tor presentation. When one considers
The enormous cat required to present
he show and the immense amount
of detail work to put the play togeth-
er with its great crowds of princl-
pals and choruses, it hardly seems
possible that the play can be given in
it entirety at a single performance,
but the director undoubtedly knows
his business and promises to present
the show in an artistic manner giving
the performance the same has been
given in the big cities of the East,
SO we will wait and see.
Great interest is being manifested
at each and every rehearsal and the
| enthusiasm shown by these taking
parts is an indication the play Will
be well worth going to see. In the
first place, the show is given eXaltly
| like a PROFESSIONAL organization as the
estumes, scenery and tage erect
are all carried by the director and the
method of producing the same as is
,.ed nv professional producers in New
York and elsewhere.
There is nothing of the ameteur
lorder shown in Sunderland. II VIII
he strictly professional show given
by emeteurs. Those in the cast rear
ize the play will be marvellous pro-
duction and are industriously working
TO show the local theatre goers what
really can be accomplished with anne
teur talent when coached by pro-
fessional producer.
Tickets for the play will go on sale
; next Monday morning at the box ONCE
the prices being soc, 75c and $l.oO
A beautiful souvenir program of the
play is being compiled by the ladies
on the committee and the business
men are assisting in the work b!
ubscribing with advertisements tt
help pay for the expenses.
Sunderland promises to eclipse
ANYTHING in the musical comedy linz
ever attempted here before and al
there is plenty of good music, excel
lent dancing funny comedians AM
> vaudeville novelties galore, everyan
should not miss seeing this most VOL
derful play.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18
Miss Mildred Buchanan Deis.

Miss Mildred Buchanan died Satur-
ay night after an extened illness re-
sulting from complications following
typhoid fever. Miss Buchanan was
only l6 years old and was the only
daughter of Mr.. and Stokes
Buchanan who reside just east of the
city. She was a noble young woman
and the hsartbroken parents have
the sincere sympathy of large circle
of friends. Funeral service was con-
Quoted at the residence Monday morn
ing by Rev. George Green an the re-
mains iai to rest in Oak Hill cemetery
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18
BUILDING is LEASED FOR
BRISTOL VA. P0STOFFICE

Bristol, Feb. 15.-The postoffice de-
partment has finally executed a lease
a building for the Bristol, Va. post
Office. The government leased a
building owned by Lindsay Bunting,
of Knoxville, for term of ten years,
at manual rental of $15.5eC.
Owing as to doubt whether the Of
fee would be continued, the government
failed to execute lease and no APP
preparation for the payment OF tent
for building has been available for
eight months. This matter is now
cleared up, and it is believed that this
means that the future of the Office Is
certain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

The annual election of officers was
held ut the Chamber of Commerce
last Monday night and resulted as
follows: ]. Fred Johnhon, president;
C. L. Marshall, yice-president. Prof
C. Hodge Mathes, ]. e. Brading, B. P
London, DR.. c. ]. Broyls, Jas A Sum-
mers, directors The directors will
meet and elect a secretary and treas
urer. The officers are all enterprisine
business men and will make efficient
officials.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18
ALFRED c. GAUNT ENTERS
NEM INSURANCE FIELDS

Alfred C. Gaunt, son of Mr.. James
NJ. Gaunt, of this city, has been APP
pointed manager of the casualty de-
oartment OF Rentlinger & Smith, OF
Louisville, general agents in Kentucky
for the Casualty Company of Amer
lea. Mr.. Gaunt for several years has
tSan superintendent of agents for
the United Casualty and Surety Com
pany, and is one of the brightest
young insurance men in the South
He has made good all along the line
and as bis field broadens his capaci-
ties increase and he is ure to ucceed
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18
Prompt Action WIN Stop Your Cough

When YOU first catch cold (often
indicated by sneeze or cough, break
= ,,n At once. The idea that 1T does
NOT matter often leads to a serious
combinations. The remedy which in'-
.,.e,,tateig and easily Denetrates the
lining .of the throat is the kind de-
manded. DR.. Kings New Discovery
soothes the irritation, loosens the
nhlegm. You feel better at once. IL
seemed to reach the spot of My cough
is one of the many honest testimonials
soc at your Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18
Your Cold Is Dangerous, Break 1t mp

A cold is readily catching. A run
down system is susceptible 10 Germs.
You owe it to yourself and to others
of your household to fight the Germs
at once. DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey is
fine for Colds and Coughs. 1t loosens
the Mucous, sips the Cough and
soothes the Lungs. It's guaranteed
Only csc at your druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18

No use to squirm and vince and try
to wear out your rheumatism. 1t viii
wear pou out instead. Apply some
Sloan's Liniment. Need not rub it IN
just let it penetrate all through ne
affected parts, relieve the soreness ano
draw he pain. You get ease at once
and feel so much better you want 70
go right out and tell other sufferers
about Sloan's. &c bottle Of Sloans
ssir.in.snt so== aase CT any druggist asa
have il in the house-agaiIist CoiuS
Sore and Swollen Joints, Lumbago
Sciatica and lige ailments. You
money back if. not satisfied, but i
does give almost instant relief. Buy
bottle to-day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-02-18
INTERCHANGE OF JUDGES
MEASURE UP MARCH
lcontinned from Page ID

Continued from Page ID
of the state, as in the judgment OF
either of them, render it advisable to
have such interchange of judges to
secure a better enforcement of the
law.
Such report from the governor OF
attorney general shall be simply ad'
visory to the chief justice.
Section 6. Be it further enacted
That this act take affect from ant
after its passage, the public welfare
requiring it.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
FOOD SOURING IN STOMACH CAUSES
 INDIGESTION, GAS
Tapes Diapcpsin' ends all stom ach distress in five
 minutes.

Wonder what upset your stomacA-sS which portion of the food did tho damage-do you? Well. don't bother. If your stomach is in revolt: if sour.l gassy and upset, and what you just ateA has fermented into stubborn Jumps; head dizzy and aches; belch gases and acids and eructate undigested food; breath foul, tongue coated-just take a little Pape's Diapepsln and in five minutes you wonder what became of, the indigestion and distress.
 Millions of men and women today know that 1t is needless to have a bad stomach. A little Diapepsin occasiou- ally keeps this delicate organ reSu. lated and they eat their favorite foods without fear.
 If your stomach doesn't take care of your liberal limit without rebellion: if your food is a damage instead of a help, remember the quickest, surest, most harmless relief is Pape's Diapep- sin which costs only fifty cents for A large case at drug stores. It's truly wonderful--it digcsts food and sets things straight. so gently and easily that it is really astonishing. PleaA for your sake. don't go on and on wlfN a weak. disordered stomach: it's so unl necessary.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
SIR JOHN LAMB DEAD.
News of Death of Son in Battle Over
 comes Noted Tclcgraphcr.

Correspondence of the Associated PrcssD
 London, April 16.-Sir John Cameron Lamb, who as second secre- tary of the British post office had a large part in the development of the port and telegraph system of England. is dead at his home here, aged seventy years. His death was hastened by the shock of news that his son had been killed in action.
 Sir Johns work in the post office and carried through most of the ar and was chiefly concerned with the administration and development of the telegraph. He was an ardent ad- vccate of a cheap telegraphic service and carried through most of thte ar engagements which made possible the present flat rate of six pence U2 cents) for any twelve word message anywhere in Great Britain. He took part in all the great international telegraphic congresses. and was in charge of the negotiations whereby the British post office acquired owner ship of all telephone lines.,
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
JITNEY OR TROLLEY CAR.
Public Must Choose Says Connecticut
 Company at Hearing.

Hartford, April 21.-That the pub- lie cannot expect to have both "jit- ney' and adequate trolley service at the same time, and that one must eventually displace the other, was the claim made by attorneys for the Con- necticut company at the hearing be- fore the judiciary committee of the legislature yesterday afternoon on the proposal to regulate the automobile 'busses which have sprung up in con- siderable numbers in all the larger cities of the state during the last sev- eral weeks. "Eventually," says the trolley company, in al statement filed with the committee, ''the public can have jitney service only in substitu- tion for trolley service, which it will disp1ace. The continuation of pres ent conditions will soon result in such substitution, and if the public have to part, they are entitled to have the regularly and continuance of such service assured"
 The hearing was a big one, the big gathering being made up principally of friends of the "jitneys.'' The troll ley company was bitterly attacked by several of the speakers, who laughed at the claim that they wanted the 'busses regulated to protect the pub lie, and charged that the previous at titude of the company had made the public welcome competition of the character furnished by the jitneys.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
TO CONTROL LABOR OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Number of Rules Completed and Put Into Effect by German Gov
 ernor of Belgium.

Correspondence of the Associated Presso
 Brussels, April 16.-General Von Kissing, German governor of Belgium, has completed and put into effect a number of rules controlling the labor of women and children. The absence of so many men at the front has led to be constant danger that the women, in attempting to take their places, will do themselves harm by overworking.
 The new rules permit children be- tween the ages of IA and 16, and women and children between 16 ana 21. to work not longer than twelve hours a day. There must be rest period of at least an hour and a half. and children under fourteen years of age are not permitted to work at all.
 Women, regardless of age, and chil- cren are not allowed to work in mines, cuarries, pits and the like. Night work is forbidden entirely to women. The maximum period of employment daily applies in households as we'll as i'll factories, work shops and res taurantS.