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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

defenseless girl. have been riding
along the railway from stream to
stream examining the bridges. I reach
ed this place on my horse moment
ago. A boy saw me coming and hur-
ried to tell me what was going on. /
had no idea should find friend In
need of help. But, thank God, 1 was
In time"
"You will never leave this place
alive!' said Neslerov.
He plucked revolver from his pock-
ct and aimed at Denton.
A woman standing near held out her
hands and caught the form Of Frances
and bore 1t into her house. Denton,
with flashing eyes. leaped forward and
closed with Neslerov.
at is battle to the death between
giants" cried man In the crowd.
The pistol fell from the grasp of Ne
slerov, and the whip before welded
by Denton dropped to the ground.
The iron fingers of Denton would
close on the throat Of Neslerov, and it
seemed as though the struggle would
end that moment, but Neslerov would
wrench himself free and leap at his
enemy with curse and growl.
SIT is you or 1! One of US must die"
cried Nesleroy.
A swinging, crashing blow from the
Americans right hand sent the gov
ernor to the ground, where he lay as II
| stunned.
.'Take care of him, somebody" said
Denton in Russian. II don't want to
kill him.
He turned without a look at the fall
ell man and started toward the hut into
which Frances had been carried.
Look out" cried woman.
AT the cry, which was echoed in the
crowd, Denton turned suddenly. The
dastardly Neslerov had feigned. He
had risen to his feet and was creeping
upon his enemy with Il dagger drawn.
| "Oh, you are an assassin, ehT said
Denton as he drew his revolver. Let
me see If we can't settle you once for
ALL"
While it might be that not one of the
villagers sympathized with Neslerov,
yet his act was not crime to them.
With their sordid understanding of
women having no rights, no freedom,
no liberties save what their lords and
masters gave them, the men Of this
place looked upon the eagerness of
Neslerov to be married to so beautiful
girl as natural.
One of them. realizing that the gov
errors safety was necessary to their
own. sprang upon Denton and drove
n knife through the fleshy part Of his
arm.
The pistol fell to the earth near that
Of Neslerov and two villagers picked
them up and hid them.
Like flash Neslerov was upon his
unarmed foe. and his knife was raised
to strike, but Denton. with quicker
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
Cosmetic For the Hands.

White wax, one-quarter ounce; sper-
macet, two and one-half ounces; oil
Of sweet almonds, two and one-half
ounces; rosewater, one and one-half
ounces; altar Of roses, one drop. Melt
the wax and spermaceti in porcelain
kettle. Add the almond oil and heat
slowly. Remove from the stove and
add the rosewater. Be sure to measure
your ingredients exactly, for otherwise
you will find that the cream is not
smooth.
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CHAPTER I.-Prince Nesleroy wants to mar
~ Frances Gordon, the charming daughter of
an American wlo Is building the Transsiberan
railroad. Frances Is int, rested in the for
tunes OF Vladimir PaulpOff. a Stalwatt Russian
blacksmith. She asks Nesler0v to use his infu-
MRS 'ut. The blacksmith has talent and shows
Ne LEROY q picture he has painted. 1t Is the
portrait Of woman II rank copied from min
original. Vladimir's father says 1t has been lost
To Vladimir Oh Pauipon confesses thai he lied
70 N slerov and still h the miniature. ILL.,
Nssierov has the Panlpoffs sent to Siberia rs
with books for vladimir. Al the door of the
lonely nut she encounters Neslerov. The prince
presses his suit violently, and Frances stuns
wishes bis daughter to marry Jack Denton. an
american bridge engineer. Frances demands
ina h-r father intercede with the governor for
the s,me train, which breaks In two, and Nes-
leroy has Frances alone In his power.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
A Cracked Mirror.

A clever Brooklynite tried an in
genious way of concealing crack in a
handsome mirror which was one of
her treasured family possessions. A
clematis vine was painted on the mir
ror, completely concealing the crack.
Dropping from this We're white elem
ats blossoms, which We're reflected in
the mirror. The effect was charming,
and the decoration gave no suggestion
of being n makeshift.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
Better lose your argument than your
friend.-Rsm's Horn.
ANXIOUS Moments.

Some of the most anxious hours of
mothers life are those when the little
ones of the household have the Group.
There is no other medicine 80 effective
in this terrible malady as Foley's Honey
and Tar 1t is household favorite for
throat and lung troubles, and as 1t con-
tains no opiates or other poisons it can
be safely given. Sold by Denton Il
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
fro BE Continued
Biuing Clothes,

An experienced laundress says that
the secret of turning out clothes prop
erly "blued" consists in having the
bluing water cold and the clothes put
into it after being rinsed from water
of the same temperature. Clothes
wrung out of hot water and put into
cold bluing water are apt to emerge
streaked and of a poor color.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
Cured of Piles After 40 Years

Mr.. q. Haney, of Geneva, Ohio, had
the piles for forty years. Doctors and
dollars could do him no lasting good.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sslve cured him
permanently. Invaluable for cuts,
burns, bruises, sprsins, decorations,
eczema, letter, salt rheum, and all other
skin diseases. Look for the name De
Witt on the package-a all others are
cheap, worthless counterfeits. Smith
Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

II you have a garment of eiderdown
that requires washing, make a suds of
lukewarm water and the best laundry
soap. Put in the garment and wash
thoroughly, but do not rub soap on 1t,
as that causes it to shrink in spots.
The best eiderdown does not fade and
will bear frequent washing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
And no,o began a duel.

movement, drew knife from his belt.
He had ridden too often over the tun-
dra to so unprepared for enemies. hui
man and otherwise.
And now began a duel the like Of
which the banks of the Irish or its
branches will probably never see
again.
Steel flashed on steel.
The blood from the wound In Den.
toms arm was flung over the face and
clothing of Neslerov, while that from
the bruises on the governors face grew
thick and dark, making him truly hide
Gus.
With a grasp us of iron Denton seiz.
ed the hand Of Neslerov that held the
dagger, but with wrench the govern
| or got 1t away and cut to the bone
half the length of Denton's finger.
But the American scarcely felt the
wound. He was not fighting now for
life, nor for vengeance He was fight
Ing for That girl who lay In the hut.
He knew that II Neslrrov killed him
and was not killed himself. her life
would be made such hell In the
power Of this monster of brutality that
death would be preferable.
A year ago she had told him she did
not and never could love him. 1t had
been quarrel. She didn't want to get
married. and he asked her If his rough
exterior, theresulto of years of hard work
In rude and dangerous places, was dis
/ agreeable to her. He said there were
fine gentlemen at Paris, New York,
London and st. Petersburg. She had
answered that she knew 1t. She pre-
ferred their company to Doors. They
parted then and had not met till now.
Deuton and Neslerov kept fighting
step between or utter word.
Neslerov felt his right arm getting
weaker. Denton's knife had slashed
through the sleeve Of his coat and
found the bone near the elbow. An ar
terry must have been cut, for the blood
was thrown from the end of the sleeve
Made desperate, he gathered all his
strength for final effort and sprane
bodily upon his foe.
Denton, seeing an opportunity anC
knowing that nothing but n deathblow
seemed likely to end the fight, met the
plunge and drove his knife into Nesle
4 rows side.
With another curse, spluttering Of
blood and groan the governor o.
Tomsk sank to the ground at the foo
Of his adversary unconscious.
"Take care Of him, you fellows; Mt
need to let him die" said Denton. ex
aiming the wound. His lung is no
touched. Nothing fatal here, am glat
to say. Here, you'll"
: The old priest came mumbling to
ward him.
you know more about surgery thai
the rest. Get some water, battle thes
wounds, take few stitches in the lonl
cuts and bandage him up"
: YES, little father" said the priest
trembling. But what of you?"
II can take care of myself"
He strobe to the bank Of the stream
over which he had but few month
before built a bridge, and bathed hi
Q wounds. Then he went into the hu
q to see Frances, as If nothing had har
g pened.
|
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

The newest lighthouse on the French
coast shows beam visible at dis.
lance of 80 nautical miles in clear
weather. 1t is situated on the Isle
Vierge, off the French coast, to the
northeast of Ushant, the lantern being
PA feet above sea level,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Fruit is iced by being dipped in the
beaten white of an egg, then in pow
dered sugar, the operation to be re-
peated till the icing is sufficiently
thick. Pears and peaches are delicious
iced. Both should be pared and cut
in halves Pineapples are sliced and
cut in small pieces.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
Physicians Prescribe It.

Many broad minded physicians pre-.
scribe Foley's Honey and Tar, as they
have never found SO safe and reliable q
remedy for throat and lung trouble as
this great medicine. Sold by Denton Il
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
Charncteri.tlc of woman,

How beautiful are the smiles of in
nocence, how endearing the sympa-
thies Of love, how sweet the solace Of
friendship, how lovely the tears of af-
lection! These combined are all char
acteristic in woman. They are the
true poetry of humanity-rich pearls
clustering around the altar of domes-
tic happiness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
Their Fate.

The late DIR. Talmage once called on
his lawyer and found two of his pa
rishioners there on legal business of a
private nature.
"Ah, doctor" called the lawyer in
greeting, good morning! Here are two
of your flock. May ask without i'm.
pertinence If you regard them as black
sheep or white?"
81 don't know as YETI replied Tai
mage dryly, whether they're black or
white, but I'm certain that If they re.
main here long they'll be tieeced."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

did you see any sharks when you
crossed the ocean. Mr.. SpifkinsY' asked
Miss Purling.
YES" replied spifkins sadly; 81
played cards with a couple"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

w. A. Herren, of Finch, Ark, writes,
81 wish to report that Foley's Kidney
Cure has cured a terrible case of kidney
ana bladder trouble that two doctors
had given up Sold by Denton &
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

"What happened 400 years ago this
year?" asked Freddies teacher.
Don't know, please, SIR" answered
Freddie. II am only seven years old"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
A Change of Heart.

When man first loves, he feels I'M
worthy for no particular reason. Later
he acquires the reason and forgets to
feel unworthv.--Smart Set.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
CHAPTER VII.

- YEsLEROv recoiled, and the
writing of his face in pain
and fury, together with the
long red cut made by the
whip, gave him the expression Of u de-
mon.
you! You" he gasped.
eyes, Ip said Denton. fortunately,
arrived in time to foil this dastardly
attempt.o yours ito take advantage Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
Farm For Sale

hne Stock and Dairy farm of 200 acres
miles south of Manchester, mile from railroad
station and creamery Comfortable house
GOOD horse and COW barn, hog house corn cribs
ana other out buildings, a iiue well of water
Win wind mil attached, 10 acres of splendid
thinner miles east or farm will be sold WITH
SIS me II desired. For terms inquire OF
ABNER DURHAM OR
go. o. A. DuNHAM,
SUI Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
A Pol,ceman,s TestimonY

ID. Patterson, night policeman of
Nashua, Ia, writes, Last winter /
had bad cold on my lungs, and tried
physicians without getting any benefit
a friend recommended Foley's Honey
and Tar and two thirds of a bottle cur
I'd me. consider 1t the greatest cough
and lung medicinein the world" Sold
by Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

"He lived very poorly"
Eyes, but he died rich."--Chlcago
Record Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

An Industrial and grcultursl school
for colored youths of Maryland was
opened last month near Laurel, in that
state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

The largest done in the world is that
of the Lutheran church at Warsaw.
Its interior diameter is 200 feet. That
of the British museum library is 1870
feet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

A melon patch in a cornheld will
sometimes neutralize the work of the
local Sunday school.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
and colds; reliable, tried and tested. safe
aud sure. Sold by Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

There is no cough medicine 80 popular
as Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t contains
no opiates or poisons and never fails to
cure. Sold by Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
Ii you are bilious and seeking

Ii you are bilious and seeking
advisers,
Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Just before gong to bed.
You will liud on the morrow,
You are rid of your sorrow
That's all; just enough said
These famous pills do not grippe, but
move the bowels gently and easily,
cleansing the liver. Their tonic effect
gives strength to the glands, preventing
return of the disorder Smith Bros
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

A recent report shows that 1853
Christians were murdered in 1901 by
the Turks. In only 81 cases were the
murderers punished, and then with not
more than four years' imprisonment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

.uI-s permanently ,tne cases no Undertakes
lna sends. ie incurable nome without taking a
ice from them. This is why he continues his
lists year after r, while other doctors have
Aade a few visits and stopped. DR.. Shallenber.
~ Is an eminently successful specialist In all
4ronic diseases, proven by. the many cures
sc'e6 in chronic cases which We bafiied the
ill of all other physicians. His hospital OK.
arience and extensive pr. ice have made him
a proficient that he can name and locat, dis.
Aase In u few minutes.
Treats all able cases Of Catarrh. Nose
Throat and Llng. diseases. Eye nd Lar.
stomach, Liver and Kiuneys, Gravel, :. euma.
tism. Paralysis. Neur aloia Nervous and Heart
diseases. Blood SAin d asses, Epilepsy,
Brght's Disease Cor umption In early
stage; diseases # theBladder and Female Organs.
Liquor and Tobacco habit. Stammerin5 cured
and sure methods to prevent Its recurrence given.
A never-failing remedy + Big Neck.
PILES, F1STULA-. an. RUPTURE guaran-
teed cured without detention from business.
special attention given to all Surgical
eases, and all diseases of the Eye, Ear,
Nose and Throat.
Glasses fitted and guaranteed. Granulated
lids. Cataract, Cross Eyes Strengthened without
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19
CHAPTER VIII.

THE INTERVIEW IN THE HUT
~ RANGES lay on rude bed,
scarcely conscious, and Den
ton stood moment looking
down solemu1HppQp- the lovely
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Hostesses who remember to provide
footstools for the short women among
their guests are gratefully remembered
by the same.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

The records left by the Phoenecians,
Assyrians and ancient Persians show
that among all those nations the use OF
perfumes WAS very common.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

The banking business OF the public il respect.
fully solicited, and We assure all our customers
every accommodation consistent with good busi-
ness methods.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Steamship Tickets for sale to and from all
parts of Europe. :
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-19

Private personal checking accounts received
from ladies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-04
Ieaerson as an inventor.

Not many people know that Thomas
Jefferson was a great inventor. His in
yentions were all Of articles Of every
day use. He devised a three legged
folding camp stool that is the basis Of
all camp stools Of that kind today. The
stool be had made for his own use was
his constant companion on occasions of
outings. The revolving chair was his
invention. He designed a light wagon.
A copying press was devised by him
and came into general use. He also in
vented an instrument for measuring
the distance he walked. A plow and a
hemp cultivator showed that his
thoughts were often on agricultural
matters. His plow received gold med
al in France in 1870. Jefferson never
benefited financially by his inventions.
but believed they should be for the use
of every one without cost.-St. Louis
Post-Dispatch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-04

What has become Of the old fash
ioned child that made faces?
What has become Of the old fashion
ed man who hung his lodge sword in a
conspicuous place?
What has become Of the old fashion
ed man who said a handy. industrious
man was full handed?'
What has become Of the old fashion
ed man who wanted to put his enemies
where the dogs wouldn't bite them?
What has become Of the old fashion
ed father who took a whip and held
heart to heart talks with his son out in
the barn?
What has become Of the old fashion
ed woman who gave her children pota-
toes to make animals with. using tooth
picks to make the legs?
What has become Of the old fashion
ed woman who didn't think it proper to
appear on the streets with her husband
unless she had hold Of his arm?-Atchi-
son Globe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-04
FLOWER AND TPEE.

Aliheas show their Rose Of Sharon
flowers in August and September.
In setting out a tree the previous
seasons growth should be shortened
one-thiyd to three-fourths, according to
the roots.
The golden ccreopsis and the feath-
cry shoots Of the garden asparagus
make a beautiful and artistic combina-
ton in a simple vase.
Watercress is good when the leaves
are large. The size Of the leaves indi-
Gates the amount Of dssue-srengthen-
ing chlorophyll-in them.
The safest rule in pruning is to keep
watch on the young trees and cut out
any branch that seems to need removal
while it is yet small enough to yield
to the knife.
Trees that grow large tops, such as
elms, silver naples, lindens. ETC..
should be planted forty-fve feet apart
in order to allow each tree room for
expansion and prevent too much
shade.
Plants Of sweet william must be pur-
chased sor. a new garden, as those
grown from seed sown in the spring
will not blossom until the spring fol-
lowing. Once started. however, they
will continue year after year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-04
Drugstores ola ana new.

Sometimes it seems as if drugstores
have everything except drugs. The
middle aged man or woman remembers
when the apothecary shop had dis
tinctiye smell OF drugs and chemicals.
Nothing was in sight but Jars of Won
drously colored liquids and powders.
crystals and sticks and drawers Of Gu
rious things with Latin labels. The
only thing that was at all attractive
for the women was the case Of fancy
soaps and perfumes, with face powders
and cosmetics, and for the men the case
of cigars. The soda fountain made the
first innovation. 1t was no such preten-
tious affair as now dominates the cor
ner drugstore, however. 1t stood mod
estly on one end Of the counter There
were five or six kinds OF sirups and no
ice cream or hot drinks. Later candy
found a place in the apothecary's. then
came stationery, and now there are oil
sorts of brie-a-brac.-NeW York Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-04
AN NiNTERNATioMAL town.
Peculianifiesj of Nosales. on the Mex
innn RnrGn-.

Peculianifies of Nogaies. On the Mex-
ican Border Lie.
It would be incorrect to date a Letter.
from either Nogales. AriZ., OF Sogales.
Mex. alone. for the town belongs SO
thoroughly and completely 70 both
that neither half is a town st I'll. Il
is the most completely and cur:ou.:.
interna ttiioaal place tha, can Ee coGceiv
ed OF. There is 10 separation CT tne
two parts visible as you look do"-a ca
the town from the hills. and tie l:f:'
and the ordinary traffic Of the place
flow back and forth With nc one 81
parently to say them ray. However.
it must not be supposed chat there is
free trade across the thorouGhfare.
which on one side is called Intcrlatior-
al street and on the other the Gale IN
ternational.
In the middle of the street. whore
the Gale Elias, or main business
street, crosses the international ave
nue.. stands a stone obelisk about
twelve feet high. and in the vicinity
Of this are always one or two guards
in civilian dress. who pay no attention
to empty handed passersby. but Will
stop any carriage or any person who
offers to cross with a burden that
might contain dutiable material. c.
casionally on the Mexican side one
sees a Mexican soldier in uniform.
but the cuartel near by is too small to
hold more than d small detachment
and neither soldiers nor uniformed Gus
toms guards are ever in evidence along
the border
The Americans live apart from one
another in individual houses Of all
grades. most Of which are very neat
and some of which are quite fine ard
must have been costly. Their streets
run up the sides of the mountain glen
in which the town is situated. In
among their houses are the adobe cab
ins Of the Me1ieans. who are their
hewers Of wood and drawers of wa.
ter these terms being literally correct
here, for the fuel of the country is
knotted and gnarled wood. brought
from the hills on donkeys' backs. ard
the town water won't run up to the
higher eleyauons).