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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25
A just Rebuke.

A young and newly married couple
were entertaining their friends, and
among the guests was one whose con-
tinued rudeness made him extremely
Objectionable to the rest Of the COM
pany. His conduct, although most un-
bearable, was put up with for some
time, until at supper he held up on his
fork piece Of meat which had been
served to him, and In a vein Of intend
ed humor he looked round and re-
marked:
as this pigf'
This Immediately drew forth the re-
mark from quiet looking Individual
sitting at the other end of the table:
(Which end of the fork do you refer
to?-Spare Moments.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

maryland; ,Shy, lads, that's wrong.
We haven't tackled Maryland at oil,
and here she joins against us. We will
lay in our next supplies at Baltimore;
but what else?"
"Why, $4,000 for the head of each man
of your crew, and pardon of any OF
them that turn against you"
"Why didn't you turn informer?"
Captain, do you think I'd give your
life away to save my own? / didn't
think you had that opinion of me-" and
tears actually stood in the eyes of the
bucclneer.
No, Bronson, no. Fill up your glass
man, for tomorrow you leave here for
Washington; you must go finely
dressed, and apply for q position in the
treasury department. Whether you get
1t or NO, hang around there constantly,
until you ascertain who carries the
vault keys, who locks the outer door at
night, and where they live-you will
also after Is days watch the harbor for
the Fisher Boy"
Captain, Herbert Lathuop has bought
Kendall. and become q planter. He
is administrator of his uncle's estate,
without bond; he was left besides $780,
600 by the bankers WILL"
"Why, then all is plain as day; but
We'll leave him until the last. Now, then,
as the next two months will probably
he risky ones to every man who follows
me, II there is man In oil my crew who
wishes his release, let him speak now,
and he shall be put ashore, with his full
proportion of the spoils, and no one
shall blame him."
+ There was none who spoke.
The painters now returned to their
work, while most of the other men dis
posed OF their time cleaning and POLISH
ing their arms.
At the upper end of the cabin was an
immense fireplace, seemingly carved in
the rocks, and over it huge cranes hold
ing pots and kettles; the smoke from
the fire beneath them assembled through
the assures in the rocks, coming out In
100 places, and cooling in its ascent, SO
that when 1t reached the surface it was
not discernible.
The culinary department was pre-
sided over by the only negro Black
Beard had In his crew; this negro was
an ungainly, black, bow-legged man OF
middle age; his long arms causing his
hands to reach almost to his knees,
when he was standing erect or as erect
us he could; he was known to the cap
tain and crew as Bow Legs; they had
picked him up one night, from the bot
tom Of an 1,p$,,rpad ooilbo,% u h.l
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

have been ole marster's bride, Miss
Clara Hill? No. no. marster; not
that. Ole marster'd haunt YOU"
why, Mag! Mag! what ails you ?"
I'm skeered for you, marster, that's
ALL"
Eyes, Mag, it's Clara Hill that will
be your mistress; just the same as
though your old master had lived.
Surely you don't object to hcr?"
NO, marster. It's for you to say, if
her bein' about don't mind you too
much of ole marster, that's all"
Herbert had drunk his hot Scotch.
Goodnight, Aunt Magl" and he arose
from his chair, and went upstairs, with
mind anything but undisturbed, and
little sleep visited his eyes that night.
what could Mag have meant" he
thought, "by that expression about my
marrying Jennie Bruce? Did she,
could she, imagine that 1 sought the
sister of Black Beard for wife? Or is
she mcditating treachery against me?
Scarcely that; she relies on my hunt
ing up some of her children. So will
50 l will! Mag must be kept satisfied!
She says that the women think that
their brothers and husbands can COM
mb no crimes-why, then, Clara hope
will think SO of me. Should Mag go to
smithvllle, she might ascertain that
the family Of Bruce are thinking of
this matter, but what matters 1t to me
what they think? If Bruce stopped there
going out, which evidently he did, and
left the cook, he certainly told his
mother and sister that he was not guilty
of the murder. and that I vast SO,
why have they not been heard from be-
fore?
HE doubtless told them that all Of
the circumstances pointed to him, and
that to remain would be to hang for
the murder-sull, I can't understand
their stlenoe-it Is unnatural.
"Then If Bruce heard Mag scream, he
must have told them that, but he also
told them, If be did, that O negroes oath
would not save him-even If Mag could
save him, she would not do 1t, If in doing
1t she had to condemn me; perhaps II
would be best to send her down, and
find the drift of their continents.
II can trust her. That was O master
stroke, thinking about hunting up her
children-at least will think Of It"
When Mag heard her master ascend
the stairs and close his door, she sunk
on her knees before the fire.
"Marster! ole mnrster! do you think
Mag is forget-no, honey. Mag amt for
get, but Mag can't z'actly see her way
clear. You can rest easy, though, mars
ter, for the woman thatwould have been
my misses II you had lived, will never be
my misses now. Since Angus Bruce
turned pirate, marster, I don't know
how I'll bring Herbert Lathrop to iestis,
but I'll do It, marster, I'll do lift
nigger's oath won't count, niger can
cut. and shootand kill. Herbert Lathrop
thinks his soft talk bout huntin' my
chillen bought Mag over. Don't you be-
lieve 1t, marster! don't you believe It'll
don't want my chillen to belong to u
murderer. I'll member, marster; I'll
member! and Herbert Lathrop shall be
brought to jestis."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

hand, Mr.. Lloyd refusing caused hot
words, and the tragedy occurred. I
could not believe this but for his fight.
Had he remained and proclaimed his
Innocence, ! would have believed him
against the world Then having to
i,ee Tor murder. what wonder that lie
became pirate. And now. with many
thousand dollars on his head, what
wonder that he remains one, oh. An
gus! August"
Daughter. why shed idle tears for
one unworthy of your"
But for Angus, father, had not been
here to shed them. Think you i can
ever forget him?"
well, daughter, you could never
have we'd him, had no not turned muir
derer and pirate"
Father, am very miserable when I
reflect that indirectly I am the cause
of the unfortunate death of Mr.. Lloyd
and of Angus being murderer and a
pirate, his mother and sister desert
ed by him. must go and see them.
Tom, will you bear me company"
Certainly, sister, ut any time"
"Well, daughter, Clarence and Fan
nile Will wed October 10. What say you
to the same time, and we will have n
double wedding after ALL"
Fannie was pleading with me,
father, and have consented. The
time matters little, BIO it when 1t NAV.
The sooner the better, perhaps, for
then I ut least can lie the cause of no
more bloodshed."
AS they rode home Fannie told Her
bert that Clara had consented that
there should be two marriages ON her
birthday instead of one.
Fannie. you're jewel" said Her
bert.
But you must be very good to Clara,
cousin" said Fannie, "and remember
she hos seen much trouble"
II win, Fannie, 1 will, and always
worship her"
When they arrived home Fannie has
tened to her room, ard Herbert drew q
seat up to the fireplace.
"a month and ten days more" he
said, land shall have accomplished
my object Then Clara Hill will be-
come my wife, and Clarence and Fannie
will be united. Then If by some chance
Angus might be killed, could Danish
the last fear.
II can't breathe ensy while he lives;
If he should be captured alive and
brought into court of justice he would
of course denounce me as the murderer
of my uncle, but his evidence would be
unsubstantiated. md I, by that time,
will be SO well hemmed IN, with Clara as
my wife, Squire Hill, the wealthiest
planter on the river, as my father-in-
law, and Tom-well. don't just like
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

just as I found them, now lock the safe
that much Is accomplished.
''Now to slip out and close the bank.
But why slip out? work here often
nights, what made mo say that7
"Now the bank door Is closed. When
next 1t opens there will be black Grape
fastened there.
"Ah, Angus Bruce, you will escape
susplcion; the murder must appear the
work Of burglars. Why, here's a bar
openi q horn Of brandy will stiffen my
nerves.
what! Angus Bruce just on the cor.
ner! Fortune favors me-a letter from
my cousin-wish to see my uncle Ger
tainly, captain; follow me.
"Now we are in the library. No
trouble, captain, If you don't see him
tonight; you may not see him before
he leaves on his wedding trip.
'"Uncle Johnl Uncle John!"
"What is It, nephew?
"Capt. Bruce is here and wishes to
see you particularly
II have retired, nephew, but tell
Angus TO enter my ROOM.
snow, upstairsl Upstairsl
"Fanniel Fannie!-.
Eyes, cousin.
ANGUS Bruce Is below with q letter
to you from Clara.
"rell Angus will be down at once.
"Now open the trunk-the sheath
knife! have 1t in my hand-ah, but
the blade is keen and long-kick off
these shoes and put my slippers on;
now OFF with my coat, roll up that
sleeve, the blood might stain tiny
uncle's blood!-it's too late to hesitate
now, the will Is changed. A drink OF
brandy and one look in the glass-why,
how pale am-now softly, softly,
down the stairs-the bathroom door
Is open. + am inside; there stands
Bruce before my uncle, who is sitting
on the bedside.
"H she tells me, Angus, that she weds
me but to satisfy her fathers demand
I will return to Wilmington single
man.
$50. so. then Clare does not love you,
unrlS11nhnA hnt Angaa Angpsl md sAs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

Tom-Clarence, my brother-in-law, but
at any rate, with oil my connections by
that time made, the talk OF Angus will
be looked upon as idle.
II must, however, amicably settle up
this estate. BY smooth work, can per-
haps retain a third, but must use eau
ton there. All, Aunt Mag, what have
you there? My hot Scotch, I'll he
bound"
Eyes, Marse Herbert. I eot up until
you come home, SO you should have 1t
hot"
you're q faithful soul, Aunt Mag,
and little doubt you will remain SO.
After am married will Take that trip
south and try and look up some of your
children"
You goin' to marry, marster?"
Eyes, Aunt Mag, on the 10th Of o.
tober next"
"Who will be my new mistress, mars
ter?"
Guess, Aunt Mag"
II can't guess, marster. There is'en
but two young ladies' that knows
down here, young Miss and Miss Hill.
1t is'en Jennie Bruce, Ia it?"
Jennie Bruce! Why who is she?"
"Why, Angus Bruce's sister at Smith
Vile"
"Angus Bruce's sisterl" exclaimed
Herbert, with start. "What, woman,
me marry the sister of a-of Black
Beard, the pirate! What put that in
your head? What ails you, Mag? What
do you mean? How knew you that
Angus had u sister?"
"Oh, I've seen her often. She used
TO go to school in Wilmington, and has
often been in your uncle's house. Miss
Fannie knows her we'll. She il young
lady now; older than she is, and Is said
to be the handsomest girl in Smith
Vile, aud now that her brother had
to leave home for the murder of your
uncle, o murder which you and know
he didn't commit"
Mag! Mag! what do you mean7"
said Herbert, springing to his feet and
glancing hurriedly around the room.
Nothing, honey, nothing; why,
there ain't no one here-no one knows
but you and that 1t was you that
killed ole marster."
Mag! Magl on your Life don't say
that again"
"Why, marster, meant no harm.
I 5es' thought t'would be good plan
II you'd marry her. You see, no one
would ever suspicion you then"
"How should anyone ever have sus-
picion of me2"
why, you know how wimmen folks
are. They never believe that their own
brothers or husbands could commit a
crime, and they are always looking for
some one else to saddle 1t ON, and as
you was the only man in the house at
that time, besides Angus, you should
be the one that they would suspicion
I'm bound they don't believe Angus
did it."
Everyone else does. Mag"
Eyes, all but US two"
"Don't say that again. Magl They
surely can't doubt that Angus Is a
pirate, with 100000 offered for his
head"
IF Icould go down there once, marster,
I'd soon find out what they thought,
I only want the man that is goin' to
bring some of my children to me be-
fore die, to protect himself"
Thanks, Mag; l know you're all
right, and will think of that scheme,
but it's not the pirates sister that will
we'd"
"Who then, marsterP"
"You said, Mag, that there were but
two young ladies here"
"Yes. marster, but you couldn't-no,
you wouldn't-marry ole marster'a
daughter?"
Couldn't Why couldn't II"
Because = because, marster - how
could your"
but you forget the other lady, Mag.
!, .TAe other ls9y2 What2 Tint Mpala
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

Lengthening days give evidence of
approaching springtime when ambitious
business men surrounded by shrewd
competition in the over.crowded older
towns, are looking for new homes,
broader and better business advantages.
The burlington Cedar Rapids & North
ern Railway is extending its lines into
the best portions of northwestern Iowa
and southwestern Minnesota. This
country is noted for its rich soil, social,
educational and religious advantages.
-Four towns were located last fall and
have made remarkable growth already.
Several new towns will &c located dur
ing the spring and early summer. If
new town in q well settled rich country
which has long been in need of rail-
road. Address THos. II. Brown,
11w7 Sioux Falls, S. Oak,
Townsite Agent New Lines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25
CHAPTER XVIII.

"AuNT MAG, WE nAvE FOUND A MON VIVA,
wEEL MANAGE THE BALANCE"
On the morning of September S, when
the Sunshine passed down the river
from Kendall, seated in the cabin, a
position she was allowed TO occupy as
IN old family servant, was Aunt Mag,
and 1t was noticed that she was better
dressed than very many of the female
passengers who were not of the African
race
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

The atmospheric ocean surrounding
the earth is frequently disturbed by
gigantic waves, which are invisible ex.
cept when they carry parts of the air,
charged with moisture. up into colder
atmospheric stratum, where sudden
condensation occurs. In this manner
long, parallel lines Of clouds some.
times make their appearance at great
height, marking the crests Of ripple
Of air waves running miles above our
heads.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25
To be continued. .
Try arain-o.T.y arain-o!

0H0. 3'y 0I61U-Vs
Ask your Grocer to-day to show you
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink 1t without in
jury as well as the adult. All who try
1t like it. GRAIN.O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or lava, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives 1t without distress. Il
the price of coffee. 15c. and 25cts. pei
package. Sold by all grocers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

Since time is not person we can
overtake when he is gone let us honor
him with mirth and cheerfulness of
heart while he is passing.-Goethe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

Otto Korb, Grand Chancellor, X. p,
Boonville, Ind says, "De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve s0othes the most delicate
skin and heals the most stubborn ulcer
with certain and good results" Cures
piles and skin diseases. Don't buy an
imitation. 81. G. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25
Extent of Hi. super..,tion.

Extent of His Superstition.
"Are you superstltiousT'
ITO certain extent"
What do you mean by thatY
well, l should hesitate to pass UNI
der ladder If there was man with
n pot of paint at the top Of it."-Chica-
go Inter Ocean.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

LAGR1PpE coughs often continue for
months aed sometimes lead to fatal re.
suits after the patient is supposed to
have passed the danger point. Foley's
Honey and Tar affords positive pro-
lection and security from these COUGHS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

1t is in the cows mouth that you
fnd true equality. There you will see
no upper set.-Boston Transcript,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25
Pains in tho Back.

A. B. Harrington, Constantia, N. Y,
says:"I was troubled for several years
with dney disease add suffered severe
pains in the back. fused Foley's Kid
ney Cure and one bottle cured me. l
recommend 1t to my friends. 1t has
given perfect satisfaction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25
Knew What He Wanted.

Knew What He Wanted.
The Amlable Plutocrat-But riches
do not bring happiness.
The Unamiable Pauper-But Amt
bokln fer happiness. All want IL
eomfort.-Indianapol Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

Noted Healer in Town.
The Greatest healer of modern times
Is Banner Salve, for cuts, wounds. sores
piles and all skin diseases. Guaran-
teed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

A. r. Bass of Morgantown, Ind, had
to get up ten or twelve times In the
night, and had severe backsche and
pains in the kidneys. Was cured by
Foley's Kidney Cure It's guaranteed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

w. W. Mayhem, Merton Wis.,. says,
IL consider One Minute Cough Cure
most wonderful medicine, quick and
safe,' 1t is the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. 1t cures
coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis, grippe,
whooping cough, pneumonia and all
throat and lung diseases. Its early use
prevents consumption. Children al
ways like it and mothers endorse it,
II. q. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-04-25

Cures dizzy spells. tired feeling. stomach,
kidney and liver troubles. Keeps you well all
summer. Rocky Mountain tea taken this
month. 35c.-Gregg & Ward.
Orthodox Mohammedans are forbid
den to make or use any craven i'm
age Consequently their chessmen
have no resemblance to human figure
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-02
BONDS TAKE A JUMP.
Sudden Rise In the Price of Govern
ment Securities-The Rea-
son Assigned.

New York, Feb. 27.-Government
bonds went up full point Monday,
and the price of fours of 1907 and 1925,
with the five per cent. bonds, reached
a higher level than any touched last
year. The demand was ascribed to the
belief of individuals and corporations
that there will be unusual call for the
bonds when the refunding law goes in
to effect, and the banks are allowed to
issue circulation up to par value of the
bonds. The four per cents. of 1925
reached Monday the highest price in
their history, the fours of 1907 the
highest since 1891, when the govern
ment was still buying bonds heavily.
Part of the heavy borrowing from the
banks has been attributed to opera
tions witha view to this future demand.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-02
'MAJUBA rs AVENGED
Anniversary of Famous Battle Wit
nesses Surrender of Cronje.
LordRobertsIn Informs the British Cow
ernment That the Boer Commando
CIR, So Long Besieged, Has
Yielded Internationally.

London, Feb. 27.-It is officially an
nounced that Gen. Cronje surrendered
unconditionally at dawn this morning.
Roberts Tells the story.
London, Feb. 27-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts:
"Paardeberg, Feb. "a, 7:45 a. m.-Gen.
Cronje and all of his force capitulated un-
eonditionally at daylight and Is now pris-
oner in my camp. The strength of his force
her majesty's government will consider this
event satisfactory, occurring as 1t does on
the anniversary of Majuba."
To Dispute Roberts Advance.
London, Feb. 97.-The Beers are as
sembling an army near Bloemfontein,
with which to dispute the invasion of
Lord Roberts. This intelligence comes
from Pretoria by way of Lourenzo
Marques. The commanders are de-
scribed as "hastening from all quar-
ters of the republics" No estimate is
made of their numbers, but the with
drawal of the Beers from most of the
places where they have been in con-
tact with the British except the dis
trict near Ladysmith may raise their
| resisting force to 10000 men. This
| figure assumes that the Beers have
between 10000 and 10000 men in the
field.
Gen. Butler on Saturday faced the
last and strongest positions of the
Beers who bar his way to Ladysmith.
The strenuous fighting indicates q
battle between armies, rather than
rear guard actions protecting re-
treat. On Thursday and Friday he
lost 43 officers killed and wounded,
representing probably total loss of
from 400 TO 500.
Boers Concentrating.
London, Feb. PA dispatch to the
Daily News from Lourenzo Marques,
dated Friday, February %, says:
"It is reported here that 5000 burghers
have left Ladysmith for the Free State.
The Beers are concentrating their forces
30 miles outside of Bloemfontein and the
Free State government is moving to VIM
burg. Reenforcements from all parts are
passing through Bloemfontein hourly.
President Steyn has telegraphed President
Kruger that Lord Roberts is within few
hours of Bloemfontein and he urges that
every male, irrespective of nationality,
should be commandeered.
Steyn Fnvors Peace.
president Steyn is said to favor peace.
The Boer general who was in command at
Colenso sent a message to President
Kruger saying that he had been smashed
up there and recommending overtures for
peace. The burghers at Mafeking are also
reported to have sent word to Kruger that
they would rather defend their own farms
than fight elsewhere"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-02
Railroad. Distribute Seeds.

1t has been noticed that many plants,
not natives of the locality, are to be
found growing in the neighborhood
of great railroad yards. Sometimes
the seeds of these plants have been
brought thousands of miles from their
natural habitat. Often they flourish
amid their new surroundings, and
gradually spread over the surrounding
country. Thns the railroads carry un-
suspected emigrants, which travel to
and from every point of the compass.
In the Mississippi valley are to be found
plants which, within few years past,
have been brought together, some
from the Atlantic seaboard, some from
the gulf region, and some from the
other side of the Rocky mountains.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-03-02
AT SCHOOL AND AT HOME.

My teacher doesn't thinNI read
So very special well.
She's always saying: What was that
Last word?" and makes me spell
And then pronounce II after her.
As slow as slow can be.
you'd better take a little care
That's what she says to me
"Or else I'm really 'fraid you'll find,
Some one of these bright days,
You're way behind the primer class"
That's what my teacher says.
But when I'm at my grandpa's house,
He hands me out book,
And lets me choose place to read;
AnNr,hen he'll sit and look
At me, and listen, just as pleasedi
I know 1t from his face.
And when l read great, long word,
He'll say: why, little Grace, -
You'll have to teach our deestrict school,
Some one o. these bright days!
Mother, you come and hear this child"
That's what my grandpa says.
Elizabeth l.. Gould, in st. Nicholas.