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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
THE LOST GARDEN.

Somewhere in the distant Southland
Blooms n garden-lost to me-
Warm with peoples burning fragrant,
Drowsy fires l may not see.
Subtle shadows fit and heckon
Down din pathways bound with yew,
Where white wrath wanders lonely
Twixt the darkness and the dew.
I'm the ruined walls that echoed
Once to happy-hearted moods,
Now the stealthy, lightfoot lizards
Unmolested rear their broods.
And beneath the oleanders,
3 No clear voice sings, MS of old;
But the feet caressing sunbeams
y Whisper secrets to their mold.
Though follow us the southwind
Fares his way through wood and plain,
Though question hill and valley,
shall never find again
MY lost garden-where lie buried
Joys that swift the glad hours sped;
Only one could bid me enter;
Only Love-and Love is dead!'
-Ainslee's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Houses Of Entertainment.

Old-fashioned words are coming into
favor again. A bouquet Is now nose
gay, knot of flowers posey. Inn is
more and more used to designate resort
hotels. 1t is contended that inn is the
more attractive, suggesting babbling
brooks, green fields, and browsing cat
tie. However this may be, 1t is certain
that inns are increasing out of town ut
a rate that must recall the days when
Doctor johnson was their most regular
visitor, and Shenstone immortallzed
them-so to express it-ln pleasant
rhyme familiar the world over. Twen-
ty-tiye years ago Inn did not represent
a respectable or fashionable place of
entertainment, whereas now the con-
trary Is the case everywhere.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Surprised at Her lenoranne.

A little boy, street gamin, yet with
philosophy beyond his years, was en-
deavoring the other day to drag re-
luctant dog along the sidewalk. He
was not unkind to 1t, and the dog did
not seem unhappy, but was struggling
and yelping after the manner of his
kind 1t was, by the way. a typical
street dog, just about on par with his
ragged little master. A well-meaning
lady, of middle age, stopped to look at
the dirty pair.
what is the matter?" she asked.
What makes him pull and bark so?"
The gamin looked at her pityingly.
"Why, lady, that's just because he's
a dog."-New York Mail and Express,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Even more startling are the figures
which show what VAR has cost in the

Even more startling are the figures
which show what war has cost in the
destruction of human life. In this line
also the United States Civil War stands
In first place, with total Of more than
100000 men killed In battle and died
of wounds and disease. Close to this
terrible record is that of the Crimean
war. in which 100000 men lost their
lives, while in the Franco Prussian
conflict the Losses were 225,000. In
these three wars alone enough people
were killed to more than entirely wipe
out the population of Chicago and leave
1t lonely and uninhabited desert.
In addition to those who are recorded
as dying in battle and of disease, there
were other hundreds of thousands who
were MANNED in these wars or who con-
tracted disease from which they never
fully recovered. And, doubtless, In
thousands of cases deaths were caused
by the absence from home of their nat
ural providers while these great wars
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
and needless of his repentance and re-
morse. she drove him from her with
singing words of bitter scorn.

and needless of his repentance and re-
morse. she drove him from her with
singing words of bitter scorn.
She sent him from her to. do battle
alone with that dreadful demon that
lies In wait for the souls of the weak
and the nnwary. Upheld by the praise
of false friends, she deemed herself
wise in thrusting from her SO vile a
thing, yet in the long and lonely years
that followed the voice of conscience
spoke loudly in her ear. 1t said that
she herself was, in a measure, respon.
sible for her husbands downfall. That,
had she been stronger, drawer, her love
and faith, her prayers and purity of
living would have saved him. Alas:
She had not stood the test! And SO,
though lacking naught that riches can
buy, Bernice Colby was childless
mother and wife in name only.
The rummage sale was still in prog
ress, and the next day Bernice stood
behind her table, smiling and gracious,
though her bright face hid an aching
heart. In turning over the garments
upon her table, she missed one of the
tiny blue shoes, and with faint smile
she took its mate and thrust 1t quickly
within the bosom of her dress.
AS the day sped onward, heavy
storm arose, the most severe of the
season. A whirlwind of snowtiakes
blinded her eyes as she, left the store.
and hid from her view her own car.
riage, as 1t stood among the long line
of waiting coaches.
Turning in the wrong direction, she
stumbled into the arms of man stand.
ing upon the curbstone. Starting back
she glanced up into his face, and their
eyes met.
"Nedw
"Bernice" they both exclaimed in n
breath. Let me see you to your car
riage" said the man, and without a
word Bernice placed her hand within
his arm. With the touch of those light
fingers, Ned Colby's heart throbbed
with the love of other days, and words
OF tenderness trembled upon his llps.
Placing her within the carriage, he was
about to turn away, vet her hand still
clung to his arm, as she said earnestly:
On, Ned! are you not coming too?"
"May I, BerniceY" questioned he. Gag.
erly.
Come" answered his wife, drawing
him In beside her with both hands.
Home, john" cried Ned TO the won
derlng coachman, and the door closed
upon them.
Iears dimmed the old servants eyes
at the sound of that ringing voice.
THANK God!it's the mastery he NUT.
tered, as he gathered up his lines.
"Bernice, like the prodigal son. I have
sinned against heaven, and In thy sight
and am no more worthy"
Hush, Nedw whispered &ernice. GOV.
ering his lips with her hand; 81 have
done wrong, too. Let us forget the past
and begin our lives anew"
AS she leaned towards him there fol,
from the folds of her dress a tiny blne
shoe. Holding 1t up. Bernice whispered
softly:
"The baby's shoe"
Thrusting his hand into his cont
pocket. Ned drew out Its mate, and
crushing them both together in the lit
tie hand that held them. he bent and
kissed his wife tenderly.
Our baby's shoe!y said he with a
smile.-Philadelphia Item.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
a Baby's Shoe


ca HE ladies of st. Marks were
holding rummage sale. Beau
tiful women. high bred and
dainty, stood behind the counters and
handled wares with the dizziness of
their more humble sisters. The accumu-
ilation Of CASTOR articles, which clutter
the attics of every household, was
spread upon the counters and shelves.
Crowds Of people, from the lowest to
the highest grade of society, ttronged
the store, elbowing each other rudely.
At the further end of the long store was
q table piled high with children's cloth
ing of every description. "Your choice
for rs cents" was the motto upon the
card, hung conspicuously above the ia
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

CARDS 1t as dangerous delusion So
far from being a form of Christianity, 1t
is. in his Judgment, blasphemy against
God the Father, In denying his person
atty; against God, the Son, in denying
his divinity and the reality of his atone
ment for sin, and against the Holy
Ghost, in asserting that Christian Sci
ence itself Is the Spirit of God. There
are undoubtedly Christian people in the
circle of the Christian Scientists, but
they labor, he says, under delusion Of
the most dangerous sort, and as to their
leaders, they are deliberate enemies of
true religion and wilful deceivers of
those who follow them.
Its Wonderful Growth.
The growth of Christian Science has
been marvellous, the more because its
followers have been drawn from the
rich and comfortable classes. 1t was
founded by Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy in
Boston in 1865, but 1t did not begin to
attract general attention until 1890 and
the beginning Of the erection of the
splendid temples found in the large
cities was undertaken within the past
five years. In New York City alone
there are three churches completed or
on the way to 1.-THE aggregate value
of which is 81, 5O0,O 600. The First Church
cost 100000 and the Second $3.50, 600
Both are paid for In addition there
are six more societies in Greater New
York. In Boston, the mother church,
built at cost of 100000 and dedicated
in 1894, has the greatest number of
members of any church in the world
$500, of whom 1000 We're added last
year. Chicago has three handsome
churches erected within four years.
Tennesseeans take to it strongly, espe-
cially in Memphis, where two flourish.
ing churches have been established
within two years with 1,5O0 followers.
Philadelphia has four churches and
1000 believers. Buffalo is stronghold
Of the cult and Denver is preparing a
temple to cost $250,O0O to further its
principles Boston, however, is the
leader In winning followers. From 90
members in 1889 the church there has
now membership of more than 10000.
Altogether in America the Scientists
have 623 church societies, with a mem.
bership of 100000, and with churches
to the value of $12,OOO,OOO.
Abroad the cult is taking wonderful.
ly, especially in Great Britain. London
has fourishing church, as have Dub
lin, Liverpool, Manchester, Birming-
ham and bennington. Among the En-
glish converts enumerated are the Earl
of Dunmore and the Earl of Tanker
vile, Mrs. Henry Montague Butler.
wife of the master of Trinity College.
Cambridge, and Mrs. Charles Smith,
wife of the head master Of Sidney Sus-
sex College, Cambridge. 1t is said that
King Edward, while in no way waver-
ing In his allegiance to Anglicism, is
well disposed toward Christian Science.
The churches, or temples, are open
every day, and in some of their features
and appointments are suggestive of
club houses rather than places of wor-
ship. This has done much to popular
ize the institution, especially in large
cities, and to wean away members of
other Christian denominations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Total war debt of world is q billions of dol
lars. a burden of SIS on each person in the
world

We're being waged. How much the
word lost by losing the services of all
these millions of stalwart men it is en-
tirely impossible even to estimate.
In the nature Of things, great war
becomes more costly each year. The
invention of great guns and of enor-
nous fortresses are among the causes
of this rapid increase. A few years
ago, comparatively. the cost of firing
the largest gun made was not more
than few dollars Now 1t costs 1927
to fire single shot from 16-inch rifle,
or more than enough to pay the wages
Of a private soldier in the regular army
for five long years. Even an S-inch
rifle costs 1925 each time 1t is discharg-
ed. II the twenty-seyen large seaports
Of the United States were each protect
ed, as military men say they should be,
with ten batteries Of five rifles each, 1t
is estimated that 1t would cost nearly
half million dollars to fire a single
round from all the guns In position. A
single battleship or large cruiser costs
millions, and yet 1t may be entirely de-
stroyed by torpedo or by few shots
II they happen to hit the right places.
Every new discovery, either in the
way Of new engines of warfare or Of
more deadly and dangerous explosives,
makes war more costly. A dozen old
ships of the line could be built and
completely equipped for less than it
costs to put modern battleship into
the water. A ton of gunpowder would
not do as much damage as few hum
dred pounds of melcnite or any of the
modern explosives.
For military and naval purposes the
nations of Europe spend annually $50
millions Of dollars. They keep under
arms continually more than 100000
men, with six times as many ready to
fly to arms when the word mobilize
is spoken. 1t is estimated that the
community loses at least 5000 year for
each man who is kept under arms and
ID. therefore. unproductiye. For all
Europe this loss would amount to 600
r. y 80
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

mo sailor worth keeping will desert
in time of war" says an old naval CON-
mander. But in times of peace, when
everything appears to be going along
as though it We're creased, assertions
will begin from no apparent cause and
will suddenly become epidemic Away
they'll go, and it's two to one that in
little while they will be hunting around
to see if they can't get back into the
service without having to suffer pun
ishment If you We're to sail ship
for heaven, and stopped on the way for
coal, half the crew would desert"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
round numbers, $500 millions of dol

round numbers, $500 millions of dol
lars. The Crimean war stands third on
the list Of comparatively recent wars,
with total loss of LOO millions. The
little affair in South Africa has cost
the British, up to date, less than one
tenth of what the United States spent
In the four years of It's great civil con-
fict, and less than third as much as
France and Germany poured out in
their short struggle.
The present aggregate war debts of
all the nations in the world as SO great
as to entirely pass comprehension. They
sum up more than 27,OOO millions of
dollars. AS there are nearly 1900 mill.
ions of people In the world 1t will be
seen that II equally divided among
them the worlds war debt would give
an average Of SIS apiece for every man,
woman and child in the world to carry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

The Pope does his private writing
with gold pen, but his pontifical sig
nature is always given with white
feathered quill which is believed to
come from the wing of dove, although
persons who have seen it say it must
have come from larger bird. The
same quill has been in use for more
than forty years. 1t serves only for
important signatures, and is kept in an
ivory cnse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Manufactured Rub;es.

A company is being formed in Eng
land to purchase the secret of manu-
featuring rubies, which are being made
in large quantities in Paris. The mode
of manufacture is kept very close, but it
has been revealed to Sir William
Crookes, so that in the event of ar
emergency, such as the death of the
inventor, he may be able to put the
company on the right road.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

any given angle and answering read
lily to the rudder On MINDLESS day
the inventors hope to attain speed
of thirty miles an hour and have In
contemplation machine to accommo-
date five people. The balloon of such
an apparatus would have to be 100
feet long and thirty feet in diameter
and would require four motors, each of
ten horse power. The balloon would
be made for safety's sake in compart-
ments and would require 10000 cubic
feet of hydrogen to initiate 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

Abraham Lincoln and Temperance"
Others of his books are abraham
Lincoln, the First American" and
John Wesley. as n Social Reformer."
His fellow churchmen speak of him as
a man Of deep convictions and thor
ough Christian in action as well as
principle.
Thompson has been editor of the
Daily Advocate, published during Gen
eral Conference session. His term will
extend to May, 1904, at $4,25O n year.
Thompson has been for years assistant,
and since DIR. Arthur Edwards death
acting editor of the Northwestern Ad-
yOcate
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
GEOGRAPHY OF IOWA
AREA AND POPULATION OF THE
SEVERAL COUNTIES.
kossuth the Largest and Louisa the
Smallest = Polk Most DenseIy and
Pocahontas Most sparsely Populated
Plenty of Room Left.

A study of some of the facts pertain-
ing to the geography of the State will
possibly be of interest. Kossuth is the
largest county of the State, but is not
likely to SO remain. The law allows that
this county may be divided, in which
event the new counties would be the same
size as Palo Alto and Emmett respective
", leaving to Pottawattamie the honor of
being permanently the largest jurisdic-
ton of the State. The Iowa survey is
unique from the uniformity that is found
to prevail and this will be best illustrated
by the table showing the area of the
counties in square miles and the popula-
tion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

That there is plenty Of room In the
State is shown by the density of popula-
ton. Polk has the most people to the
square mile, and even there there is near
~ four and one-half acres to the indi-
vidual or more than twenty-five acres to
the average family of five persons, so
that the population, even of Polk Coun-
ty, would be able to live from the pro-
duct of the soil. In most of the counties
there is great deal of room and to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

of the Western Book Concern printing
department, where he arose from an
apprenticeship to assistant edltorship of
the Western Christian Advocate. Re
entity he has had similar position at
Chicago.
-for several years he was employed
on various Cincinnati daily papers. and
was particularly Interested in the labor
agitations of the SOS. writing and
speaking fearlessly as an advocate of
Christian socialism. and in behalf of
labor. He has always advocated tenn
pcrancc reform. and wrote pamphlet,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

@ HERE appears to be great ex-
element over the fact that the
war in South Africa has already
cost Great Britain more than $732, O00,-
GOO. Compared with the cost of some
Of the great wars of the last century,
however, this sum is hardly drop In
the bucket.
The most costly war of all time was
the Civil War Of 1s61-'G5 in the United
States. That war cost the Northern
States total of 62,20O million dollars,
while the South spent more than 1000
million In addition. And Ahis does not
consider the enormous expense of the
pensions which have been paid for the
last thirty-tive years. Next in cost to
the War of the Rebellion was the Fran
co-Prussian war of 1870. 1t cost, in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Ano.x Our Neixhhor..

Hornick is to have new school build
ing.
A planning mill is to be established at
Spencer.
A golf club has been organized at Ma
son City.
A new Christian Church is being talk
ed of at New Sharon.
The new $1,000 Friends Church at Lee
Grand has been dedicated.
Marshalltown's humane society has
fled articles of incorporation.
The Louisa County Savings Bank has
increased its capitalsstock from $4,000
Ito $4,000, - 9 ;'s'-'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

Make lemon jelly with one-fourth
box or one slightly rounded tablespoon
granulated gelatine soaked in one
fourth cup cold water, dissolved in one
cup boiling water, one cup sugar and
one-fourth cup lemon juice. Strain and
cool. Beat whites of three eggs very
stiff, and when the gelatine begins to
thicken, combine the two, and beat
with Il perforated wooden spoon in n
large bowl to give wide sweep to each
stroke, till very light. Pour into n wet
mould or into Il pretty glass dish. Serve
with boiled custard, poured around if
moulded, OF from II pitcher if. not
moulded.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

"Longsute and his wife were partners
at whist the other night. She trumped
his ace with the two-spot, and he got
pretty hot"
Huh! It's rather unusual for him to
lose his temper. Did he say anything?"
Merely told her she was playing the
deuce" Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Yellow and White cornmea,.


1t is important in any discussion OF
cornmeal to refer to the difference be-
tween yellow and white meals. In the
New England States yellow meal is
used almost exclusively. the white
meal being counted fiavorless. In the
South, the region of the best cornmeal
dishes in the world, the colored cook
holds yellow meal in utter contempt.
fit only for chicken feed" always re
plying when asked about 1t: II makes
my con braid yellow with aigs." Now
the truth of the matter is, the yellow
meal of New England is the equivalent
of the white meal of the South, owing
to the difference of soil and climate.
The stony soil of New England does
not produce rank growths like that OF
the West and South but 1t has wonder
full qualities for imparting sweetness
and delicate flavors to everything it
produces.-Blla Morris Kretschmar In
Good housekeeping
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22


OoJ River
hon
nd is form
% Russian is nheon0
%
pa in the aclnn yethn "NNN
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
cInrifi.h AppIe, for ncsscrt

q. Pp.Ss w. A'SssCtN.
Melt two cupfuls of graduated sugar
over the fire, adding little water to-
keep from burning, and drop in few
pieces of lamon peel. Pare eight large
green apples and slice them very thin.
Put apples into saucepan full of boil
ing watar. Let them cook until par
boiled, but not soft enough to break.
Skim them out, drop into the boiling
syrup and shake them continually over
a slow fire until done. The slices should
be almost transparent. Serve with
fresh sponge cake.-Chicago American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

The Father-Well, my boy, hope
you have everything you need at col
lege, without being too reckless.
The Son-I have tried to, governor.
But couldn't have done half SO well
If your credit hadn't been so good.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
American Fruit-Growine,

The United States leads all other ma.
tons in the matter of fruit growing.
Strawberries were valued at $50, OOO..
600 last year. and grapes at 500, OOO,-
600.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

millions of dollars, which should be
added to the $50 millions annually paid
out for military and naval purposes.
Taking the two together 1t appears
that Europe pays something like 3d.
100000 day in times of peace for the
purpose of keeping itself ready to 60 to
wnr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
IIxDress;vc

"Who is that girl with face full OF
freckles over yonder?"
"She's a recent Importation from
Switzerland"
"Ah, see. Dotted SWISS"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22

If woman's confidence in her bus.
band makes you laugh, be kind enough
to both of them not to let her see It
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
An odd Shin Yard in japan.

A shipyard in Ominato, Japan, still
in operation. was established over 1900
years ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
Cakc.Makinr.


When milk is used in cake making
the result is cake that will cut firm.
Water, on the other hand, makes a
lighter, more tender cake. Very hot
water makes tough cake. Very cold
water makes heavy cake. Neither
should be used is the clear deductions
Opening the oven door too quickly,
closing it carelessly. allowing the air
to strike the cake while in the oven
these are a few of the mistakes that
may attend the baking part of the cake
making process. Really, the cook
should curb her curiosity and refrain
from looking into the oven for a full
ten minutes after the cake has entered
through the portal. She should like
wise refrain from shifting it's position
until it has fully risen. When she
does move it, it should be with a.
steady, careful hand. Neglect of any
of these precautions is apt to bring its
swn punishment in collapsed loaf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-22
apprehension.

NO, haven't Deen ut the club late
ly."
$50 they told me. l was afraid some
thing might be -tlought you
might be married."-Puck.