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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
THE END.
a city pestroyed by silence.

Amycla, if the old legend of its fate
is to be relied upon, actually persisted
through silence. The legend concern
ing the unique end of this ancient city
is as follows: AmyclR was town of
Laconia, founded by the Lacedemonian
king Amycl9. 1t was an independent
city for many years, but was finally
conquered by the Spartans. The city
had been so often alarmed by false
rumors of a projected Spartan invasion
that at last, weary Of living in state
of absolute terror, 1t was decreed that
it should be made Il public offense to
report the approach of an enemy. So
when the Spartans Mt last actually APP
peared before the city no one dared
to warn the officials Of their approach,
and thus they We're able to take the
town with scarcely an effort.
There is, it must be admitted, anoth-
er silence" myth concerning Amycla.
Servius says that the city was founded
by Pythagoreans, forbidden by laws Of
their order to speak of or to harm SER
penis. The result was that the snakes
from the hills sought the precincts of
the city, and, no one daring to speak OF
1t to his neighbor or to harm the Shiny
creatures, one by one the inhabitants
left until finally the city was complete
ly turned into 1: snake den.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18

Sir Walter Scott, in his "History of
Scotland" tells tale of a highland
chief. one of the Macdonalds of Ross,
which is worth repeating. This worthy
had robbed of the little she possessed a
poor widow, who, in her despair, eX-
claimed that she would demand Justice
from her sovereign If she Jared all the
way to Edinburgh on foot. 1T is a
long Journey" cried the robber, land,
that you may make 1t more comfort
ably, will have you shod" And he
sent for Il smith. whom he compelled
to nail a pair of shoes to the wretchcG
woman's feet. just as horseshoes are
fastened.
But the widow was keen witted. AS
soon as her wounds permitted her to
set forth she betook herself to Edin-
burgh and, obtaining admission to the
presence of James l, informed him of
the cruel treatment she had undergone.
The king, Justly angry. ordered the ar
rest of Macdonald and of u of his
principal adhercnts and caused iron
soles to be nailed to their feet. Thus
equipped, they were exposed to the pub
lie for three days and then executed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18

In November, 1923. professional
juggler named Dempster swallowed
by accident knife nine inches long.
Medical assistance was procured, but
all efforts to recover the knife through
the mouth were fruitless. The report
in the Carlisle dispensary says: "Thc
surgeons We're unanimously agreed as
to the best mode of treating this ex,
traordinary case. They were of opin.
ion that nothing but an operation could
save the patients life, but he could not
be persuaded to submit to it, He left
the hospital OH Dec. %, 1923, to return
home to London against the advice OF
the surgeons. for he died on his road al
Middlewick, In Cheshire. on Jan. 1G
1922. Inflammation and gangrene of tho
stomach having been produced by the
irritation Of the knife and the joltinp
of the wagon"
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so cnat1y ana connuentlal that the
young man was satisfied that he had
been in love with her from the first
When they reached the station,
Trixit drew him aside. Taking IN en-
vclope marked private Contracts"
from his pocket. he opened it and dis
played some papers. "These are the
securities. Tell your directors that you
have seen them safe in my hands, and
that no one else has seen them. Tell
them that If they will send me their re-
Sacramento within the next three days
will return the securities. That is
my message"
The young man bowed. But before
the coach started he managed to draw
near to Cissy. You are not returning
to Canada City," he said.
The young girl made u gesture of in
dignation. NO! am never going
there again. go with my pepper to
Sacramento"
"Then suppose must say goodby."
The girl looked at him in surprise.
"copper" says you are coming to Sacra-
mento In three days."
IAN I?''
He looked at her fiXedly. She return
ed his glance audaciously, steadfastly.
you are she said in her low but
distinct voice.
II WILL"
And he did.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
One Fare Plus So.

There are still some good lands In
northwestern Iowa, southW estern
Minnesota and South Dakota, and If
you are expecting to make a change in
location, you should take advantage of.
the low excursion rates in effect. On
the first and third Tuesday of each
month excursion tickets, bearing 81
days limit, can be purchased to all
points on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids
Il Northern Railway, north of and
including Abbott, Shell Rock and
Wsverly at One Fare Plus So.
Full information relative to these
lands will be cheerfully given upon APP
plication to Messrs. Ilten & Brooks
our Industrial and Immigration Agents,
Ceder Rapids, Iowa.
Ii you are thinking of making trip
to any point in Alabama, Arkansas,
Arizona, British Columbia, Canadian
Northwest, Colorado. Florida, Georgia,
Idaho, Indian Territory, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Manitoba, Mime
sofa, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi,
Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Okla
homa, Oregon, South Dakata, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vir-
ginia, Washington, Wisconsin and
Northern Michigan aud Wyoming, cal
on agents of the aCedar Rapids Route
for rates, etc, or address
JNo. G.. FARMER, A. G. 2. & T. A.,
3. @. r. Sc N .Ry. ~.
Cedar Rapids, Ia
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
Best Way to ..Brenk" a BOY.

had overheard conversation be-
tween Karl and his mother. She had
work for him to do which interfered
with some Of his plans of enjoyment,
and, though Karl obeyed her, 1t was
not without a great deal of grumbling.
He had much to say about never being
allowed to do as he pleased; that 1t
would be time enough for him to settle
down to work when he was older.
While the sense of injury was strong
upon him came out on the piazza be-
side him and said:
Karl, why do you try to break that
colt of yours"
The boy looked up in surprise. why.
want him to be good for something"
"But he likes his own way" OBJ
jected. "Why shouldn't he have lit"
BY this time Karl was staring at me
in perplexity. "I'd like to know the
good Of horse that always has his
own way!" he said, as If rather indig-
nant at my lack of sense.
"And, as for working" 1 went on, II
should think there was time enough
for that when he gets to be an old
horse"
why, don't you see, If he doesn't
learn when he's a colt Karl began.
Then he stopped, blushed and looked at
me rather appealingly. heard no
more complaints from him that day.
Church Record,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
Great Opportunities.
MAIN LINE GOING EAST AND SOUTH.

The Burlington, Cedar Rapids s.
Northern railway company is nearing
the completion of its lao miles Of new
extensions in the very richest portions
of southwestern Minnesota. The six
new towns, Reading, Wilmont, Lismore,
Kenneth, Walters, and Conger are rap
idly becoming commercial centers for
the rich and already thickly settled
country surrounding. There has been
no auction sale of lots or any attempt
to boom these towns; their growth be-
ing the result of demand for convenient
markets.
It's the purpose of the railway COM
pany to encourage the continuous, sub
stantial growth of the towns on their
lines. In order that each town may re-
ceive the attention OF ownership, 1t has
been decided to sell each town entire,
including all unplatted land to private
parties. For terms of such purchases,
address the undersigned. For business
openings or purchase of lots address the
Town Lot Agent of the respective
town. Thos. H. Brown, Genl. Town
site Agt., b. q. r.. & N. Ry., Sioux
Falls, So. OAK. 35-7-w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18

ing excited about it. Did you suppose
that you could continue in such a
course of lniidelity without being found
out some time?
"What do you mean?"
"Be calm, Abram," said his aggravat-
ing visitor. Your wife-poor unfor-
tunate woman--has just been to my
office to see me. know ALL" He said
1t as tragically as though he had spent
years In melodralna.
"See here!' Smollett arose in his
might, seized Paget by the shoulders
with no gentle force and seated him in
chair. "This has gone far enough"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
Reduced Rates to the Following:

Reduced Rates to the Following
Meetings via b., Q. R. g N. Ry.
Annual State Convention, Grand
Lodge, Knights Of Pythias and Iowa
Brigade, Uniform Rank Encampment
at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 11-15.
This rate will be in effect from all Iowa
points.
Triennial Conclave, knights Temp
lar at Louisville, KY. August 27-3I.
Rate in effect at all stations on this line.
National Encampment, g. A, r.. at
Cleveland, o. Sept. 1914. Rates in
effect from all points on this line.
Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo,
N. Y. Round trip rates in effect from
all stations. ~
Home Seekers excursion tickets on
sale the first and third TUESDAYS of
each month. Call on nearest ticket
agent for territory to which tickets may
be sold, rates, time limit, ETC., or adj.
dress, JNo. g. FARMER,
A. G. P. s. T. A.
b. G. r. 81 N. Ry.
29w9 Cedar Rapids, la.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
For Homeseekers and Land.
Investors

IHYOOlOI Of s.l 4
The passenger department of the Illi-
nois Central railroad has just received
from the hands of the printer, new
folder in the interests of Homeseekers
and Land Investors. Many are look
ing for new homes and for land invest
ments. This folder furnishes brief but
reliable information as to the resources
and possibilities of the states of Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and
Louisiana. The opportunities for In
vestments In the above mentioned
states are unsurpassed In any part Of
this great country. Homeseekers' ex-
cursions to points within these states
are run. by the Illinois Central the first
and third Tuesdays of every month, at
rate of one fare plus $500 and these
excursions should be taken advantage
of by everyone in search of home or
Investments in timber or farm lands.
For free copy of this, address the
undersigned at Dubuque, Iowa.
j. r. MERRY,
Asst. Genl. Pass. Agent,
35tf Illinois Central Railroad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18

Poor Smotlctt 1CdS tltilnderstrt,ck.
he said in n passion. Explain your
words. What has my wife been to see
you about?"
''Divorce! said Charlie in sepul-
schral voice.
Smollett simply wilted into his chair.
Charlie leaned forward and tapped him
smartly on the knee.
That's, it, Abram. The poor child
has put her case in my hands, but
begged her to let me see you before we
began drastic measures
Smollett's face was pitiable. "How-
WHAT
How did she discover your infamyT
demanded Charlie without compassion.
"She saw that lock of the other wom-
ans hair in your watch
"The other woman!" gasped Smollett.
"What other woman?"
''In your watch"
"a woman in my watch?"
..No no! The lock of hair"
Smollett drew out his timepiece. He
gradually grew calm. He opened the
back case, and the yellow lock fell into
his hand. He looked from it to Paget.
SIS this it?"
"That, presume, is the fatal evil
dence."
buu omoIletr wltnered MIN. ~ yo.
mean to say my wife has been to see
you?"
Eyes,"
Where is she now?"
81 prevailed upon her to go home
and wait till had seen you," said the
lawyer, chuckling wickedly.
Smollett put on his hat and did not
appear in the office again that day,
much to the disturbance Of certain
stocks in which he was known to deal
heavily. But in the afternoon he was
seen driving with his wife in the park,
and later they occupied box at the
theater.
Paget dropped in on him q day or
two later.
HAS the divorce been settled out of
| court?" he asked.
Nov, I suppose you think you're
smart, don't your returned Smollett.
well, I'm always glad when 1 can
bring families together instead of sep
arating them IL there isn't any money
in it for me-" said Charlie sanctimo-
niously.
"Huhv' grunted Smollett.
"And in this case the evidence was
SO dead against you any woman could
have made perfectly clear brief out
| Of it,
ooh, don't suppose you will be sat
isfied till you know 1t ALL" growled
Smollett. "That lock of hair was''-
"Yes?" said Charlie, with interest.
| WAS Lydia's. Her hair has grown
good bit darker than it was when she
was q child Of 6. Her father gave me
that lock, and I've carried it--well, O
good many years. Now are you salts
fed?"
"Ye-es," said the lawyer slowly. "Bu,
was Lydia?"
And then he barely escaped with his
life to tell the rest of us of Smollett's
detection in the character Of "a gay
Lothario."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
Cent? al.
EXCURSION RATES
TO THE
Pan-American Exposition.
AT
BUFFALO.

1t was said when the Worlds Fair closed that
this country would not see Its equal In fifty
years. In oil but the space occupied, however,
the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo this
year will excel the great show OF '93. This means
that more can be seen In the same length OF
time at the Pan-American, and with less Of the
fatigue and WEAKNESS that was unavoidable at
the Worlds Fair
The exhibits will BIO varied. interesting and
instructive, and the improvement in their selec-
ton and the manner In which they are display.
cd, due to the experience gained by exhibitors
at the recent great Expositions, will be- very
noticeable. In the variety. quality, novelty and
number of Its entertainment features, the Buff
falo Exposition viii surpass all others.
There are different rates for tickets with diff
ferent limits, and II you expect to visit Buffalo,
and will send your address to the undersigned,
the rates now In effect will be quoted you, and
you will be kept advised Of any changes.
An artistic booklet, beautifully Illustrated,
and giving concise description Of this great
Exposition, will bemailed free to all inqulrers.
j. IF. MERRY,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent.
24wi4 Dubuque. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Twice each month. on specific dates. the I'LL
nois Central will sell at greatly reduced rate
from points on Its line north of Cairo, roundtrip
tain points on or reached by It's lines In KEN
lucky, Tennessee. Mississippi. Louisiana an [
Alab ANA. Also to certain points West and
South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, oklahoma
and Indian Territory. Particulars of your III;
nois Centralagents rs ~ =,
describing the advantages and resources of the
South. address j. II. Merry. A. G. r. A., i. @. r.
H., Dubuque, Iowa. For information regard
Ing lands 10 the famous Yazo0 Valley Of Misc
isslppi. address L. T. Skene, Land Commissioner
Y. & NJ. v. II. r. Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
The Fan save. Talking In Japan.

The Fan snves Talking In Japan.
There IRE many. curious uses for. fans
in Japan. The umpire ut wrestling and
fencing matches uses heavy one,
shaped like huge butterfly, the handle
being the body and rendered imposing
by heavy cords of silk. The various
motions Of the fan constitute Ian
guage which the wrestlers fully under
stand and appreciate. Formerly in
time of war the Japanese commander
used large fan, having frame Of
iron covered with thick paper. In case
of danger 1t could be shut, and blow
from It's iron bones was no light affair.
One notable variety of fan is made Of
waterproof paper, which cnn be dipped
In water and creates great GOODNESS by
evaporation without wetting the
clothes
The fiat fan made Of rough paper is
often used as grain winnow, to blow
the charcoal fires and us dustpan.
The japanese gentleman of the old
school who never wears hat uses his
fan to shield his eyes from the sun.
His head, bare from childhood, hardly
needs shade, and when 1t does he
spreads an umbrella, and With his fan
he directs his servants and ives talk
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
Pan-Amerlcan Exposition, Buffalo
Napu vCrlr ~

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell through excursion tickets at very
low rates, with choice of all rail, or rail
to Chicago, Detroit or Cleveland and
lake journey thence to Buffalo. Equip.
ment and service unsurpassed. A val
liable folder to be had for the asking.
For full information and folders ad-
dress any Great Western agent, or j. iI'.
Elmer, G. p. A., Chicago. 30.11.w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18

EA[C WIS tie lllOSl sCOluulOupldCe,
not to say plainest, looking of mortals,
n respected member of the board of
trade and a thorough business man. l
don't suppose any woman excepting
Smollett's wife ever looked twice at
him, and yet Mrs. Smollett was inordi-
nately jealous.
Smollett's mnrringe, rather late In
life, was quite unexpected one. He
was AZ II he was day when the pa
pers announced the surprising event.
The sly rascal had never let n breath
Of 1t out, and the very day Of the cere-
mony he shrewdly "pinched" johnson
and Joe and Ed Latelle In c., B. and
O., clearing enough to pay the expenses
Of his wedding journey.
Only there wasn't any Journey. No,
sir. They settled down In Smollett's
up town house like an old married pair.
was Smollett's closest friend, SO l
knew something about the match. 1t
was purely marriage for love If ever
there was one, and the bride, who was
one of the daintiest, prettlest little crea-
lures you ever saw-she was 20 years
Smollett's junior-began at once to en-
Joy herself by being wildly jealous of
her homely husband.
If the bridegroom had been jealous
of the bride, there might have been
some apparent sense in IL. But poor old
smollett! Why, he was rs homely as
aLedge fence.
Lydia. however. never seemed to see
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
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lie was overcome With wondering de-
miration of her courage and of self re-
proach at his own shortsightedness.
This was the girl he had looked upon
as spoiled village beauty, satisfied
with her small triumphs and provincial
elevation and vacant of all other pur-
pose. Here was she, the all uncon-
scious heroine, and he. her critic, help
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
The Pan-American Exposition, Held
at Buffalo, N. 2, May LIST, to Nov.
at 1901

ssf.9a ADJ, ASO4s - <
On April Both, and daily thereafter
the Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell through tickets to Buffalo,
good to return within 10 days, at a fare
and one-third for the round trip.
A special rate for every Tuesday in
May will be One Fare Plus $1.00 For
The Round Trip. These tickets will
be good leaving Buffalo until midnight
on the Saturday following the day Of
sale.
The lowest rates will always be in
force on the Chicago, Great Western
Railway, and its equipment and accom-
modations are unsurpassed.
The Company has issued neat Illus
trated folder, giving map of Buffalo
and Of the Exposition Grounds; list
of Hotels; time-card of its trains and
their Eastern connections, and much
other valuable information
For full information and Pan-Ameri
can Folders, address any Great Western
Agent, or j. p. Elmer, General Passen.
ger Agent, 113 Adams st. Chi
cago. 18w22
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
Business Opportunities For All.

Business Opportunities For All.
Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota
and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railroad; the very best agricul-
tnral section of the United States where
farmers are prosperous and business
successful. We have demand for
competent men, with the necessary cap
ital, for all branches of business. Some
special opportunities for creamery men
and millers. Good locations for gener-
al merchandise, hardware, harness, no.
tells, banks and stock buyers. Core
spondence solicited. Write for maps
and Maple Leaflets. WI. Reed, In
dustrial Agent, 6O4 Endicott Bldg, st.
Paul, MINI. 32-2l.w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-18
THE LOCK OF
YELLOW HAIR.
BY
w. BERT FOSTER
Copyright, 1901, by w. Eert Foster.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

there was nothing
about Abram Smollett to sug-
gest the gay Lothario. he
was the most commonplace.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-11
POPULAR BOOKMAKER
BECOMES A BENEDICT
Frank Lanterman Marries Miss Con
roy Of Chicago at the Palace
Hotel

Frank R. Lanterman, the well known
young bookmaker and turf plunger of Chi
cago, and Miss Grace G. Conroy, also of
Chicago, were married last evening at
the Palace Hotel in the parlor of Joe
Eppinger. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. John A B. Wilson, pastor OF
The pretty bride arrived from Chicago
on the Overland Limited at o'clock yes
terday afternoon and within an hour and
halt the ceremony was performed.
pains to decorate their rooms for the oc-
casion. The flowers used were California
violets.
Frank Lanterman. the bridegroom, is
we'll known on the turf. He sprung into
prominence about two years ago and
though quite young man he has amassed
a large fortune. 1t is said of him that
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-11
CoLORED POLITICIAN
DIES IN THE HOSPITAL
John wilkins, an old-Time Cam
paigner, Succumbs to an Attack
of Apoplexy.

John Wilkins, colored. who was widely
known in political circles as Long John
Wilkins" died last night at the Central
Emergency Hospital. Death was due to
apoplexy. He was first stricken while
riding a Market-street car Monday
afternoon on his way to the City Hail.
When the car was opposite the Grand
Hotel wilkins complained of feeling faint
and requested that he be allowed to get
off at Montgomery street Before the
car stopped, however, he commenced to
totter. He tried to grasp the strap, but
failed and fell heavily face downward to
the pavement.
wilkins was a familiar figure in mu-
nicipal and State politics. He took active
interest in all the campaigns and WAS
considered leader among the colored
people. His influence at different times
was exerted in behalf of both parties. He
was always expecting reward for his
political labors, but in the distribution of
patronage he was invariably overlooked
Continual disappointment in his demand
for the recognition of his services seured
his temper, and in recent years he was
always on the watch for enemies. whom
he accused of having deprived him of
his just reward.