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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-09

account. They but emphasized facts
already known and produced but little
change in the general feeling, which
was one now of suppressed pity for all
who had been drawn into the smeshes
Of this tragic mystery. When he was
allowed to resume his seat, the name
Of Miss Amabel Page was again called.
She rose with bound. Naught that
she had anticipated had occurred; facts
Of which she could know nothing had
changed the aspect Of affairs and made
the position Of Frederick something SO
remote from any she could have mag
ined that she was still in the maze of
the numberless conflicting emotions
which these revelations were calculat-
ed to call out in one who had risked all
on the hazard Of die and lost. She
did not even know at this moment
whether she was glad or sorry he could
explain SO cleverly his anomalous posi-
ton. She had caught the look he had
cast at Agnes, and, while this angered
her, it did not greatly modify her opin-
ion that he was destined for herself,
for, however other people might feel,
she did not for a moment believe his
story. She had not pure enough heart
to do so. To her all self sacrifice was
an anomaly.
No woman of the mental or physical
strength of Agatha Webb would plant
dagger in her own breast just to pre-
vent another person from committing
crime, were he lover, husband or son.
So she believed and so would these
others also when once relieved Of his
magnetic personality. Yet how thrill
ing it had been to hear him plead his
cause 80 well, SO thrilling it was al
most worth the loss of her revenge to
meet his look of hate and dream Of the
possibility Of turning 1t later into the
old look Of love. Yes, yes, she loved
him now, not for his position, for that
was gone; not even for his money, for
she could contemplate its loss, but for
! himself who had so boldly shown that
he was stronger than sha and could
triumph over her by the sheer force Of
his masculine daring.
With such feelings, what should she
say to these men? How conduct her.
self under questions which would be
much more searching now than before
She could not even decide in her own
mind. She must let impulse have its
way.
Happily she took the right stand at
first. She did not endeavor to make
any corrections in her former testi-
mony, only acknowledged that the
flower whose presence on the scene of
death had been such mystery had
fallen from her hair at the ball and
that she had seen Frederick pick It up
and put it in his buttonhole. Beyond
this and the differences it afterward
awakened in her mind she would not
go, though many present. and among
them Frederick, felt confident that her
attitude had been one of suspicion from
the first and that 1t was to follow him
rather than to supply the wants of the
old men, the labels, she had left the
ball and found her way to Agatha
Webb's cottage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-09

Such little pills as DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are very easily taken, and
they are wonderfully effective in cleans
ing the liver and bowels. Smith Bros
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-09

DEAR JANEs-I do not 1 cannot be-
aa1A y ThQakh I'M hai6 \ m -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-09

"But before could lay my hand upon
1t she called for Batsy. I want her to
hear me declare before l 60 said she,
that this stroke was delivered by my
self upon myself But when l rose to
look for Batsy found that the shock
of her mistress fatal act had killed
her and that only her dead body was
lying across the window sill of the ad-
joining room. 1t was chance that rob-
bed me Of the only witness who could
testify to my innocence, in case my
presence in this house of death should
become known, and, realizing all the
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am bearing 1t nobly and have devel-
oped tastes did not know possessed.
And no one seems to think am out of
place, nor do l. feel SO, only-do not tell
James-there are movements in my
heart at times which make me shut my
eyes when the lights are brightest and
dream, il but for an instant, of home
and the tumble down gateway where
have so often leaned when some one
you know who 1t Is now, John, and
shall not hurt you too deeply by men
tioning him-was saying good night
and calling down the blessings of heav-
en- upon head not worthy to receive
them.
Does this argue my speedy return?
Perhaps, yet do not know. There are
fond hearts here also, and a life in this
country's center would be great life
for me il only could forget the touch
of q certain restraining hand which
has great power over me even as a
memory. For the sake of that touch
shall give up the grandeur and charm
of this broad life? Answer, John. You
know him and me well enough now to
say.
DEAR JAMES 81 Why must l write?
Why am not content with the men,
DRY of last night? Is 1t because that
when the cup is quite full, cup that
has been SO long in filling, some few
drops must escape just to show that
great joy like mine is not satisfied to
be simply quiescent? have suffered
SO long from uncertainty, have tried
you and tried myself with SO tedious
an indecision, that now that know no
other man can ever move my heart as
you have done the ecstasy of 1t makes
me 0verdemonstrative l want to tell
you that love you; that / do not sim
ply accept your love, but give you back
in fullest measure all the devotion you
have heaped upon me in spite Of my
many faults and failings. You took
me to your heart last night and seemed
satisfied, but it does not satisfy me
that just let you do it without telling
you that am proud and happy to be
the chosen one of your heart and that
as saw your smile and the proud pas
sion which Lit up your face felt how
much sweeter was the dear, domestic
bliss you promised me than the more
brilliant but colder life of states
mans wife In Washington.
DEAR JANEs--I do not, cannot, be-
AnvA n yrhnStwh tvns. S.fA -. -. ~
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DEAR JONI feel that owe you q
letter because you have been SO pa
tient. You may show it to James II
you like, but / mean 1t for you as an.
old and dear friend who win one day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-09

Os1t Ut ny WCue11f1S' ~ 7-77-1-777 IS =
am living in whirl Of enjoyment.
1 am seeing and tasting of pleasures l
have only dreamed about till now.
From farmhouse kitchen to Mrs. An
drews' drawing room is lively change
for girl who loves dress and show
only less than daily intercourse with
famous men and brilliant women. But
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right man tnat Know. nut am not OF |
that kind. Strength only can command
my admiration or subdue my pride.
must fear where love and own him
for husband who has first shown him
self my master. So do not fret any
more for me- for you, least of all the
men l know. will never claim my ODE
dience or command my love. Not that
will not yield my heart to you, but
that cannot, and, knowing that can
not, feel 1t honest to say SO before any
more of your fine manhood Is wasted.
Go your way, then, Philemon, and leave
me to the rougher paths my feet were
made to tread. like you now and feel
something like q tender regard for
your goodness, but II you persist in
courtship which only my father is In
clined to smile upon you will call up an
antagonism that can lead to nothing
but evil, for the serpent that lies coil
ed in my breast has deadly fangs, and
1t is to be feared, as you should know,
who have more than once seen me an
CRY.
Do not blame John nor James label
nor Frederick Snow nor even Samuel
Barton for this. 1t would be the same
If none of these men existed. was
not made to triumph over n kindly
| nature, but to subdue the haughtiest
heart in all this country to the gentle
but firm hand Of my hearts master
Do you want to know who that master
is? cannot tell you, for have not
yet named him to myself.
DEAR JAMEs-I am going away.
am going to leave Dorchester for sew
eral months. am going to see the
world. did not tell you this last night
for fear of weakening under your en-.
treaties-or should say commands?
Lately have felt myself weakening
more than once, and want to know
| what it means. Absence will teach me,
| absence and the sight of new faces.
Do you quarrel with this necessity? Do
/ you think / should know my mind
without any such testf Alas. James, 1t
is not simple mind, and 1t battles me
at times. Let us then give it chance.
If the glow and glamour of elegant city
life can make me forget certain snatch
es OF talk at our old gate or that night
when you drew my hand through your
arm and softly kissed my finger tips,
4 then am no mate for you, whose love,
however critical, has never wavered
from the first, but has made itself felt
even in rebuke, as the strongest, sweet
est thing that has entered my turbulent
life Because would be worthy of
you submit to separation which will
either be permanent one or the last
that will ever take place between you
and me. John will not bear this as
well as you, yet he does not love me as
well, possibly because to him am sim
ply superior being, while to you am
living but imperfect woman. who
wishes 10 do right, but can only do so
under the highest guidance.
DEAR JoHN-I feel that owe you q
letter because you have been SO pa.
tent. You may show it to James II
you like, but mem 1t for you as an
old and dear friend who win one day
dance at my wedding
am living in whirl Of enjoyment.
am seeing and tasting of pleasures
have only dreamed about till now.
From farmhouse kitchen to Mrs. An
drews' drawing room is lively change
for girl who loves dress and show
only less than daily intercourse will
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Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
SECRET SOClkFIES.

MoRNING STAR l.D5E, No o. % e. fleet,
every Friday evening, Al >.'r' O'Clock
MCDuNNELL tNcAMPAESI. W IL -. O F.-NeeJ.
second and Fnurtn rue>tay evenings OF eaei
n I4ith at 500 l'CiDck.
aAkxoSY LcDGE 70 y. A ? :. M.-Neet, Frs
and Third THURSDAY evening, 81 each month
al 80 O'C.Ock
sNY LoDGE No g. T. o O. T.-Nee,> e~er;
W-dIe>dsy evening 81 "'".r.ncA
s%YssAluScLA.- 40 e.. pAuEK - HFrrA -oPHs
meets fr.J and 'tiFd Ine>iey If eaeh month
al ~sst llsyL ..- lie Ott --.Io"s Hal.
-S-oS CASTLE " i. 10 2 Meets every Mon
la evening i- their hs' r. the Cooper Build
jig Al
N.sp.H Lo1sE 10 .5. 4. o T W.-Meet- every
Mooday evening ~ SOD a.Ock IN odd Eel
lows Hall
A.E-AH CoScL.vs So. l6ia. ADHESIVE MoG"L-
LIASs.-Nee,- jn- at NenGsy evening ot eauh
L-.utE. 81 F' clock 20 odd Fellows Han
TzszzAL AISFI-LD =. TASC iCK POST. No. -.
o. 4 E.-Me-,> every Thursday night in the
Hall Of e KNIGHT OF the Golden Eagle. hos
Davis, Commander.
STARS A~D STRIPE, COUNCIL. No. PC, JR. o. L. \.
Meets at >p1 3. IN every Thursday IN
Old Fellows Hal
Francs f. WILLARD Temple, No. :. h. Of .. F.
Meets every lue>dav evening Al O'Clock, AZ
the Golden Eagle Hall.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
CHURCII sERNICEs.

AsPURl METHODeT L-Sunday-Preach-
ing al lOt2 aud 7.ij P. NJ SUNDAY school
P. N. Christian Endeavor Prayer Meeting.
6.ij P ". Prayer MISUNDERSTANDING al I. -
Pm. Rev. c. Hill, pastor.
: T PETERS CHURCH Rev. Henry Thomas, Rec
tor.-Suuday -Mufnng Pray er and sermon at
1917 \. 81. Evening Prayer AMI sermon at n
pm. sunday >choOl-2.I5 Pm. Wednesday,
Evening Prayer and Lecture u P. NJ. Teach
ers' Meeting Immediately afieTward.
Sundsy-Preaching at lO12 A. NJ
and ~ Pm. sunday SchOOl-li13 a. NJ. Prayer
Meeting at ~ P. NJ Rev }. L
Estlin, pastor
II. POLYcARP CATHOLIC CHURCH-Servicese every
other Sunday, by Father Wald on. sunday
school Immediately after service.
5MfRNA CIRCUIT Preaching services, Friend
ship in the morning SeverSuu IN the after
noon JermanS chapel aud smyrna Land
ing alternate sunday nights at 7.30. Rev q.
L. HAIdesty. pastor.
GRSTENNIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL COlOred) -
5unday-Preaching al II A NJ. and P. Il.
sun lay school, ?. N Rev ". G. Dick
er~On. Pastor.
A. ". T. CHrRCH-Sund, ;-Preaching al II d.
n and o. IL sunday school p Ii
Christian Endeavor, 612 u. sunday Praise
meeting at > O'Clock y cdnesday evening
Rev J. 20 er, Pastor
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

SUCH conditions as exist in Della
ware is having strong tendency to
change the existing law in regard to
the election of the U. S. Senators to
an election by the people direct. 1t is
recognized of course that the great
bar to this reform is the United
States Senate itself, but the majority
in that body will have its influence
seriously affected and reduced if other
Statos follows the example of Delaware
and refuses to elect two Senators.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
Great Britain Seems Determined.

Great Britain seems determined to
force our country to abide by the con-
ditions set forth in the Clayton Bulwer
treaty that is, sooner than relinquish
the right to exercise authority over the
Nicaragua Canal, she will not permit
At to be constructed. We do not know
what effect this language will have on
our Congress, but If the canal should
be built by American capital it is
likely our people will contend that our
government should control it. II this
position should Ie offensive to the peO
pie Of great Britain, it is not likely
their objections will prevent the opcr-
alton Of the canal and the passage Of
vessels through it on the condition our
Government may specify.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
folds up a CONGRESSMAN.

AT the end Of the last campaign, "
writes Champ Clark, MissOuri's brit
liant Congressman, ''frOm overwOrk,
nervous tension, loss of sleep and con
slant speaking | had about utterly col
.apsed. II seemed that all the organs
IN my body were out of order, but
three bottles of Electric Bitters made
me all right Its the best all round
medicine ever sold over a druggists
counter" Overworked, rundown
men and weak, sickly women gain
splendid health and vitality from Elec-
trio Bitters, Try them. Only soc,
Guaranteed by Benton y, Weldon,
druggist, Successor to Jas. 2. Hoffec-
ker,l Smyrna, and I. l.. Mason, Clay
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
MARYLAND ITEMS.
Current Events of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.

More perch are reported as being in
the local waters than for many years.
They are of fine size and command
fancy prices. Denton Cnion.
German carp are reported plentif ul
in the creeks along the bay shore and
Kent fishermen have caught large
numbers of them lately
Judge Alfred Pearce has granted an
absolute divorce to Rev. H. X. Miller
from his wife, Marion B. Miller,
through Levin w. WIckes, Esq, his
attorney.
1t is reported that the failure of the
Chester Building and Loan Associa
tion of Chestertown, for about SI0,-
600 has, in a sense, demoralized
business. During a period of about
two years the citizens lost by failures
nearly ten times the above sum, yet
they are still prosperous.
The Maryland Legislature adjourned
Thursday at noon. This was special
session.
The work it was called to do has
been done speedily and thoroughly.
The Democrats If both branches stood
together with cohesion that was won
derful
1t is said that Easton Outrivals all
competitors i'll the dog population
These is one man in this town, we are
informed, who pays about $13.00 per
annum dog tax. EastOn StarDem-
ocrat Denton probobly has as large
IA dog population according to its size
as kaston The dog tax is not enfor-
ced here, but if it was it would lessen
the number of dogs in town and in
crease the towns cash. r DcntoH
IHi0H
Harry Arthurs Of Aberdeen, was III
Sudlersyille last week trying to nego-
tiate with the farmers IN that vicinity
to grow tomatoes for canning purposes
at five and half dollars per ton. He
succeeded in getting very few to con-
tract for that amount and unless more
is promised it look as if the cannery
will not be in operation this year.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
To Clean SOiIed Millinery.

Milliners clean sOiled wings that ac-
cumulate in their stock by shaking
them gently in a box of white corn
meal, brushing all the meal out care
fully with fine brush. White aigret-
ties are cleaned by washing them
gently in warm soapsuds made from
good soap, rinsing in cold water and
shaking them dry over a tire.-April
Ladies' Home Journal.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
] B. COOPER'S STORE.

Flour, Meats, Butter, Lard
Sugars, COffees, Teas, Rice,
Crackers, Molasses, Syrup, Salt.
Spices, Pickles, Soaps, Oils, Soda
Candles, Lye, Baking Powders.
Blue, Extracts, Soap Powders,
Canned Goods. Starch. Vinegar
Barley, Powder, Shot, Tobacco.
Cigars. Brooms, Baskets. Buck
cts. Tubs, WashbOards, Oilcloths.
Brushes, Ropes, Twines, Nets.
Corks, Lead, Seeds, Medicines
Threads, Cottons, Needles, Pins.
Hose, Suspenders, Towels. Crash.
Umbrellas, Whips. Toothpicks.
Looking Glasses, Table Knives
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Purses.
Combs, Musical Goods. Shoe
Findings, Balls, Banks, Games
Shaving Articles, Fishing Tackle.
Walters, Spoons, Lamps, Lamp
Fixtures. Pipes, Tops, Wire
Goods. Tinware. China, Stone
ware, CrOckery. Glassware.
Enameled Ware. Earthenware.
Flower Pots, Pipe Guards, Bibles.
Hymnals. Albums, Blank Books.
Memorandum Books, Poems.
Reading Books, Picture Books,
Pass Books, Writing Paper. Mu
sic Paper, Fancy Paper, Wrap
ping Paper, Drawing Paper, En-
vel0pes, Cards, Inks, Pens, Pen
ellis, States. Tablets, Papeterius,
Chalk, CrayOns, Erasers, Mu-
cilage, Jardiniers, Fruit Jars,
Fans, Backing, Bonds, Deeds,
Notes, Tacks, Bells. &c.
The above gives an idea of the vari-
ETY., but you will learn more about the
stock, and the quality and the condi-
ton and the prices and our way of
doing business if You patronize the
store for awhile. Call and see.
j. B. COOPER
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Yes this is free America and the
twentieth century all right, but it has
been found necessary to organize a
protection league in Chicago, to put
a stop to jew batting 1t hasn't been
long since we were ridiculing the
French for the silly attacks made on
the Jews in Paris 1t now looks like a
case Of ridicule come home to roOst.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

JUsT as Russia Is emboldened in the
seizure Of Manchuria to press China
and defy England and Japan, it turns
out that there is great unrest in oil
Russia aud the Government will have
all it can do to take care of itself.
The Russians also seem to want to
grab Corea, but plucky little Japan is
ready to go to war before it shall be
done The dark clouds Of war seem
imminent III the orient
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
SMYRNA DIRECTORY.
TOWN OFFICIALS.

TOWN OFFICIALS.
President Of Cuunci!-James g. Robinson.
secretary Of Council Henry ;. Anthony.
Town Treasu.er--Ezekial V. Cooper.
Clerk of Couucil--Samuel j. Rey uolds.
Alderman-Eugcne Crow.
Chief of POlice-Gcorgc Davis.
COuncilmen: LIST ward, Dr. 7 G. Moore; 2nd
Ward. samuel J. Reynolds: ard Ward, Edward q.
Malls; 4th Matd. Jos. H. Wri1ht; 9TH Ward,
5 Marriott FoW Ter; 9th Ward, James C. Robinson
and Henry ;. Anthony
Council meets the second ami FORTH Friday
n each month
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Since King Edward assumed the
imperial robes he has soured on frock
coats at royal functions. Wonder if
he has also soured on low cut frocks
worn by pretty women in his royal
presence? Some men get good when
they are getting old.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Gov. Hunnput his signature to the in
surance bill passed by the Legislature
and which Commissioner Dr. George
W. Marshall was so desirous of hav-
ing made law. The bill as passed,
Will bring several thousand dollars
additional revenue into the State, and
besides make it better for the insur-
ance agents.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Evidently those who are counte rfeit
ing copper cents on wholesale scale,
IN spite of the efforts OF the the L. S.
secret service to run them down, be-
lieve that sit is the little things that
cOunt
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

No public official ever loses any
thing by showing that he owns back
bone that can be made good and stiff
when there is occasion.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
SHORT. SHARP AND SNAPPY
Pithy Sayings From Our Popular Wash.
ingtOn Correspondent.

Russia has developed a mania for
twisting the tail of the British lion
that may prove costly if persisted in.
John Bull has troubles, but he is by
no means as bad off as he Is pictured
by his enemies.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

In the Salt River parade Richard
Croker figures as supercargo and
David b. Hill as supernumerary.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
Vim, schooI children nr,. siclI,

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used
~ Mother Gary. n nurse in Childreu's Home.
New York Break up Colds In "a hours cure Fe-
verishness Headache stomach Troubles, Teeth
ing Disorders and Destory Worms, At all drug
gisle, Poe. Sample mailed Free. Address, Allen
= Olmsted LeBoy n T.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

A girl may know her own weight,
but she never knows how long she will
have to wait for proposal.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Professor g. L. Wright, of Oberlin
College, who has recently returned
from a geological exploration, says
Siberia was formerly at the bottom Of
the sea. There are doubtless thou
sands of poor devils who wouldn't OBJ
.ect to it's being there again and for
Keeps.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

There seems to be disposition in
Europe to revive the old game of kill
ing men of prominence. We do it bet
ter in this country. When man of
prominence gets too ''cbesty" we sim
ply reduce him to the common level
by depriving him Of his prominence.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

1t is we'll that the success of the st.
Louis Exposition will not depend upon
the efforts of the L. S. Commission,
which will be composed of nine men,
most of whom sought the job solely
for the So 900 salary attached and who
do not figure in helping to make the
exposition success
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Some men use Sunday as a sort of
sponge to wipe out the sins they
committed during the previous six
days.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
A Certain Cure Tor CbiIbloin..

shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease pow
ger. Il cures Chilblains. IrJstbities, Damp
sweating. Swollen feet. Al all Druggists and
shoe stores 25c. sample Free Address. Allen $.
oimsied, Leroy n. Y
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

The recent action Of the Maryland
Legislature in enactiug laws to dis
Franchise cololed voters Of that State
is leading to many important results.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

\ man "Old lady, what
viii You take for your twenty geese. "
She replied, "If | had as many again
and half as many again and % geese
would have twenty. How many have
I?''
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

New Workers are engaged in a con
troversy as to whether public baths or
public libraries are most needed in
chat city. Intelligent visitors all agree
chat both are needed in that town
about as bad as anywhere on earth.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

1t was carrying sympathy to an ok
treme when a young woman on Long
Island died of broken heart, because
her sisters being Tilted by a man
caused her to believe all men faith
less.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Owing to the rapid increase in VOL
yes, Canadians are having more than
the usual difficulties in keeping
Che wolf from the door, and are clam
oring for a government bounty.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Senator Hanna, it is presumed, is
ready to forgive and forget the car
toouists.