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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
The Wax Insect.

Trees afford the birthplace and era
die of the wax insect, scientifically
called Cossus pela. In the early spring
the bark of the boughs and twigs be-
comes covered with brown pea shaped
scales, which can be easily detached
and which, when opened, reveal the
flowery looking mass of minute ami
mails, whose movements can just be
detected by the naked eye. In May
and June, however, the scales are
found to contain a swarm of brown
creatures with six legs and two an
tennn each. Some of the scales also
contain the white bag or cocoon Of a
small black beetle, which, if left undis-
turbed, burrows into and consumes
the scales. The Chinese say that this
beetle eats the little wax insects, and it
appears certainly the case that where
the parasite is most abundant the
scales fetch a lower price in the mar
ket.-Chambers' Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

at shall not. | promise that, if any
of us ever gets out alive"
but who are you, and what are you
doing here" asked Denton
II am n Ncslcrov and came to llber-
ate you and Vladimir Paulpoff."
In the light of her lantern she could
see him stare.
"Houa Neslcrov! When did you come
TO Tomsk:"
1.-TWO days ago. The governor is a
distant relation of mine. l am here
upon mission that you will under
stand when speak-the mystery Of
Graslov."
You are trying, you are seeking.
81 am a cousin of that Princess Ne
slerov who married the son of the Duke
of Graslov. Is that sufficient"
ut is. Then, if we work together,
Justice will be done"
First we must work to get out of
here" said Olga. How were these
Chains fastened|
with n small iron key. 1t was on a
long chain. so | presume it hangs in
that passage at the head of the stairs.
The stairs are not far from this spot
1t was not Il long distance when was
brought here
1T may not be far, but in what direc-
tion?''
'Tlere was n stupid kind of fellow
down here once after was brought in.
He brought me some food. ! watched
him and think l can guide you to the
stairs. Count three passages to the
left from that black stone in the wall"
Eyes; this is the third"
Now go through that till you reach n
heap of rubbish in n little court. l re-
member the rubbish heap, for STUN
bled over it. At this rubbish heap the
passage divides, and one lane leads to
the left and the other to the right. The
one on the right will lead you to the
stairs"
"Come, Thercse!'
Taking her lantern, Olga again start
ed, carefully following the directions of
Denton. She found the rubbish heap
and, taking the passage to the right,
soon came to the stairs. She left The
reese at the foot of the stairs while she
crept softly up.
In the guardroom ItZig still lay snor-
ing, and Olga glanced at the door to
make sure the bolt had not been dis
turbed. If a dozen Cossacks had been
hammering ut the door she would not
have faltered now. She searched in
the little passage and found a small
iron key suspended from Il peg by a
chain.
ut must be the one" she said, and
she seized it and sped below.
'Remain here" she said to Therese,
''and if am lost again you can guide
me back to the stairs as the American
guided us to him."
She wound her way through the pas
sages and at last reached Denton.
You are brave little woman" he
said. 81 did not think there was wo.
man like you in the world-eXcept one.'
II suppose you mean Frances Cor.
don," said the princess.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
A JueeLER's TRICK.
Clever Fent OF Illusion Performed by
an East Indian.

Clever Feat OF Illusion Performed by
an East Indian.
The wonderful feats Of East Indian
jugglers have formed the theme of
many letter from travellers in the
orient, but none is more surprising than
that for which an old seadog vouches
While he was an officer on board q
P. and o. steamship two natives came
aboard at Madras, lie says. They We're
juggler and his assistant. After they
had performed number Of minor
feats and gathered quite crowd
around them they called for sack
and piece of sailcloth.
These having been provided, the
chief juggler made small tentlike
structure with the canvas and some
stools. He then placed his assistant
in the sack and allowed sailor to tie
the knot which bound him fast pris-
oner. This done, the chief carried the
sack into an open space, warning the
people to stand back some distance,
and then carried on an animated con-
versation with his assistant, whose re-
plies could be distinctly heard coming
from the sack. Suddenly the chief
rushed forward, picked up the sack
and dumped it overheard, where, to
the horror of the passengers and crew,
it sank out of sight.
Immediately the captain rushed for
ward and seized the man, under the
full belief that he had murdered his
companion, but the juggler only
smiled and, pointing to the canvas,
asked that 1t be raised. This was
done, and the supposed drowned man
was discovered squatting on the deck.
So realistic had been the throwing
overheard, however, that it was some
time before the surprised passengers
could realize murder had not been
committed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
Mnidens Sold by Auction.

A singular custom obtains to this day
in some of the towns on the lower
Rhine-namely, that of SELLING" maid
ems at public auction. For nearly four
centuries on Easter Monday-auction
day-the town crier or clerk of St.
Goar has called all the young people
together and to the highest bidder sold
the privilege of dancing with the cho-
sen girl, and her only, during the entire
year. The fees are put into the public
poor box.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

$50 he's trying to live on other peo-
pies brains," said the publisher indig-
nantly.
whats the trouble? Has some one
been stealing the ideas from your
books?"
Il suppose SO. But that's minor
matter. They're trying to coax away
the man who writes my advertise
ments. washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
s.o- MATS were Introduced to the
South African Snvnges.

Ks0u mars We're Introduced to the
South African Snvngcs.
Andres De Villiers, a Boer, was the
person who first introduced hats among
the South African natives, says the
Hattcrs' Gazette, and profit, not phi
lanthropy, was his motive. One morn.
ing many years ago he Glanced in Port
Elizabeth to come across Il consign-
ment of damaged hats offered for a
mere song. He bought the whole lot
packed them away in his wagon and
started for Katlirland.
When he reached Tembuland, he I'm.
loaded his stock, opened his kegs of LID
uor, without which no trade was made
In those days, and began business. But
he found his venture likely to prove an
Improbable one The natives did not
want hats. They wanted blankets and
beads and looking glasses and above
all liquor, but they looked askance at
hats. Then bright idea came to An
dries. He wanted to introduce those
hats. He did Introduce them. His sim
pie expedient was to refuse to sell any
lAillS W u NalllF unless lie bought Il
hat too. The Kaftirs wanted his goods
so they bought the hats.
When a Fattir buys anything, he
feels bound to make use of it. The ma
tives therefore donned their head gear
and returned to their kraals. Now ap-
peared the brillancy of the traders
idea. Fashion rules the world. 1t is as
strong in Africa as in America, and
when those who had stayed at home
saw the travellers return in all the glo.
ry of this strange covering they felt
behindhand and old fashioned. Their
desire to possess the latest thing in
hats became intense. They paid An
dries visit, and his stock no longer
hung heavy upon his hands. The hats
We're soon sold.
This happened some time ago, and
now every trading store keeps supply
of hats constantly on hand. They are
said to be manufactured expressly for
the natives, and no one who glances at
the show will doubt it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

"VhO arc Uou7" asked Olga. "Why are
uOu q prisoner flere2"
what! Do you know herr"
II met her at the great fair in Mos
cow. She was very charitable"
While she talked she tried the key.
1t fitted the locks in the chains and one
by one they dropped changing against
the wall, and Denton was free.
"Now, Them she said, "Vladimir
Paulpoff is here. Do you know how to
find him?"
"No; do not know where they put
him. l know it was not near me, for
have been calling him. l received no
answer"
1--WE cannot remain here in safety
much longer" she said. "The day
light will bring activity in the palace.
Jansky, superintendent Of police, Is
lying drunk in his office, and Itzig,
the guard, is also unconscious. The
superintendent will be discovered and
there will be an uproar. 1t will spoil
all if we are now discovered"
eve must make haste and find
! Vladimir" said Denton. II do not
feel that we can leave him. If they
discover my absence, they may kill
him"
"Find him If you can. If not, must
watch over his welfare till you re-
turn"
"Return! From Perm?"
mo. Perm is too far. have work
ed to bring the denouement in the pal
ace. I have sent message to the
governor general Mt Tobolsk. have
with me a woman whose testimony Is
worth millions. All we need now Is
what Papa Paulpoff can tell us. You
must bring him"
II WILL"
He tried to find some clew to the
place where Vladimir was incarcer-
ated, but there was nothing to guide
him.
~ cannot find him, and I believe he
Is safer than you will be if Neslerov
traps you here. Neither you nor will
him"
"Then come, and may God give him
his protection till we can give him
| Justice"
They hurried to the stairs. The door
was relocked, the iron key hung In
its accustomed place and the door to
the guardroom unbolted. The halls
were still lighted by the brilliant
lamps OF the fete, though daylight was
coming on. But there was no one
SURFING.
"Quick" said Olga. "Let us under
stand each other. Therese, who is
here as my attendant, is the widow of
a servant of the Graslov household
LOYAL to the old duke. She is.willin9 to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

They We're discussing the factors
which make for success in the world,
when the knowing young man said:
"There's nothing like force Of char.
acter, old man. Now, there's Jones.
Sure to make his way in the world
Has will of his own, you know"
"But Brown has something better in
his favor"
"What's that?
"a will of his uncle" STRAY Stories
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
Legal Points.

$50 he got out an injunction against
your company" we say pityingly.
"Why didn't you forestall him by get
ting an injunction to prevent the issu.
ance of his Injunction"
II couldn't. You see, he was slick
enough to get out an injunction against
my getting out an injunction against
his ction!'-Baltimore Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

The newest lighthouse on the French
coast shows beam visible at a dis.
lance of 80 nautical miles in clear
weather. 1t is situated on the Isle
Verge, off the French coast, to the
northeast of Ushant, the lantern being
pa feet above sea level.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
His Conscience.

First Bohemian Ito second ditto)-I
can't for the life Of me think why you
wasted all that time haggling with
that tailor chap and beating him down
when you know, old chap, you won't
be able to pay him at all.
Second Bohemian-Ah, that's it! 1
have a conscience. 1 want the poor
chap to lose as little as possible!-,
Punch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

CHAPTER I.---Prnce Neslerov wants to mar
~ Frances Gordon, the charming daughter of
an American who is building the Transsiberian
railroad. Frances Is Interested in the for
blacksmith. She asks Neslerov to use his iniiu.
enc &c. for or v lad mNesleroy goes to yladi
NeslerOya picture he has painted. 1t Is the
portrait Of woman of rank copied from min
AZURE The prince Is excited and asks for the
TO Vladimir old panlpotf confesses that he lied
20 Nesleroy and still has the miniature. III
Nsslerov mas the Panlp9s sent to siberia as
with books for Vladimir. At the door OF the
lonely hut she encounters Neserov. The prince
ms INSULT Sa5 and s.Ins
wishes bis daughter to marry Jack Denton, an
American bridge engineer. Frances demands
s Tney saS VII db ne s
the same train, which preakstn two and Nes-
leroy has Frances alone, In his power. VII :
Meslerov arags Frances before priest and BIDS
~ comes to the rescue. Neslerov Is beat
81 vi Denton nearly kills Neslerov in a
the blacksmith. IX.-Jack repairs a disabled
prince and Frances toward Obi On the road
they meet Gordon, returning with special car
for his daughter. Frances will not expose Mes
!erov's basenesS. X..Neslerov sends his crea-
Ie Jansky chief Of police to ne Siberian
turc from the Panlpoffs; also to put Denton out
Of the way, secretly XI.-Princess olga cousin
OF Nesleroy, visits The palace at Tomsk She
recognizes In the Vladimir picture the portrait
OF Princess Alexandra, the deceased wife of
Nesleroy's brother: and connected with a mys.
learns the story Of Vladimir, Jack Denton,
Frances Gordon and Neslerov. Vladimir and
Jack are prisoners in dungeons under the pal
ace. The dead Princess Alexandra has son
who disappeared In childhood and was reported
drowned. He was heir to the Graslov and Mes
lerov estates. The body was never found, and
Prince Neslerov's father. XIII.-Princess OF
ga has for IL confederate one Therese, WHO has a
key to the mystery of Grasloy. the fate of Prirl-
cess Alexandria and the missing boy The
women plot to release Jack and vladimir After
druggng the prison keepers they descend to the
vaults and get lost in the winding passages,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
NOTICE OF LEVY AND SALE.

STATE OF IOWA,
Delaware County. So
To Frank b. Dickey, Susie E. Dickey, j. A.,
Thomas. John Dolphin. as trustee Of tile estate
of Frank b. Dickey and A. L. Dunlap. co-part-
nerS uncer the firm name of Frank b. Dlckey &
Co. bankrupts. and all whom 1t may concern:
You are hereby notified that byi virtue Of Il
specia! execution directed to me from the Clerk
Of the District Court of Delaware County, Iowa,
on Judgment rendered in said Court on the
18th day of October, A. ID. 1907. In favor of s. s.
Sqqtir res and Jerry Mahoney. and against Frank
=. Dickey and Susie \. Dickey for the sum of
Three Thousand Eight Hundred forty four and
thirty three one hundreths dollars. withinterest
thereon at per cent. per annum from the 18th
day OF October. A. d. 1902. and the further sum
of Seventy eigl and forty four one hundredths
dollars attorneys fees, besides the costs of suit
taxed at Thirty nine and forty ono hundreths
dollars. | have levied upon the following des-
criDed real estate. as the property of the said
defendant. Frank b. Ditkey to satisfy said exc
cution. TO wit: Lot Five of the Subdivision of
the North half of the Southwest quarter Of Sec.
ton 70; the East half OF the Northwest quarter
OF Section Y; the west three quarters OF the
west nall OF the Northeast quarter of Section IL;
Of Section u. all situated in township 81. NORTH
Range s. west of the 9TH p NJ, said Lot 5 being
particularly described by metes and bounds as
follows; Commencing at point 80 links west
and IL chains and GO links south of the North.
west. corner of the Northeast quarter of the
Southwest quarter of Section L. thence south Z
enalns and 80 links 10 a point 6Sai links west
from the Southeast corner Of the Northwest
quarter Of the Southwest quarter of Section II,
| thence (Nar. 8 degrees Is minutes easD, 90
| chains and S2si links to the Southeast corner OF
said Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter,
thence (Nar. degrees so minutes east) North
20 chains. and 3 links to the Northeast corner of
said northeast quarter OF the Southwest quarter,
| thence lNar degrees 10 minutes east), west
20 chains and u links toa point SO links west
from the Northwest corner OF the Northeast
quarter OF the Southwest quarter of said Section
| l2. thence south chains and DC links, thence
| war. degrees 43 minutes east, south 81 de-
grees and 55 minutes east, chains and IS links,
| thence south chains and IS links. thence west
chain and 10 links. thence south chains and
10 links thence west chains and 3S links to the
| place Of beginning. containing 80 39-l0O acres.
And will proceed to sell said property or so
| ;"uch thereof as may be necessary to satisfy
said execution and the costs and accruing costs,
Subject to redemption) at public auction, to the
highest and best bidder for cash in hand, on the
20 day Of December, A. d. 1902. in front of the
Court House in Manchester, In Delaware County,
Iowa, at two O'Clock. I. NJ, OF said day. when
and where due attendance will be given by the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of November. A. D., 1902.
| Il. w. FISHEL,
l ShpriI IT araG nfIr Iou,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
Meat originally meant any kind of
What's IN a NameY

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Sslve. E. G. De
Witt Il CT. of Chicago, discovered,
some years ago, how to make salve
from Witch Hazel that is specific for
Piles. For Piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases DeWitt's
Salve has no equal. This has given
rise to numerous worthless counterfeits.
Ask for DeWitt's-the genuine. Smith
Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

Susie, aged four, had been out in the
country on a visit. On her return she
urged her mother to let her keep q
COW.
But, SUSIE" said the mother, there
is no one here to take care of the COW
end milk it."
"Oh. yes. I'll do that, mamma"
"Can you milk COW? How do you
do it,"
ooh, l know how. I'll just pull the
pegs out like the man does."-Lippin-
colts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

Anxious Father-Do the best you can
for him, doctor. That is all l can ask
If it is the will Of Providence
Surgeon-Don't try to place the re-
sponsibility Oh Providence in this case,
Mr.. McJones You bought the toy pis-
tol for the boy yourself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

"oh. Mr.. Growelle," gushed Miss
Nupson, chow did you ever learn to
paint such beautiful pictures?"
81 asked a man once" replied the art
ist, "and he told me how."-Indianapo.
lis News. -.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
kodol pxsnensia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach aud digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
stomach Troubles, and makes rich red
blood, health and strength. Kodol re-
builds wornout tissues, purifies, strength
ems and sweetens the stomach. Gov. G
w. Atkinson, of W. Va, says: | have
used number of bottles of Kodol and
have found it to be d very effective and,
indeed, a powerful remedy for stomach
ailments. l recommend it to my
friends. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
Better lose your argument than your
friend.-Ram's Horn.
Report from The Reform-schoo

j. G. Gluck, Superintendent, Prunty-
town, w. Va, writes: "After trying all
other advertised cough medicines we
have decided to use Foley's Honey and
Tar exclusively in the West Virginia
Reform School. l find it the most eff
fective and absolutely harmless" Sold
by Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
A Timely Tonic.

At this season of coughs and colds it
is we'll to know that Foley's Honey and
Tar is the greatest throat and lung re-
medy. 1t cures quickly and prevents
serious results from q cold. Sold by
Denton 81 Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

Foley's Honey and Tar positively
cures all throat and lung diseases. Re-
fuse substitutes. Sold by Denton y
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
Coughs, Colds, and Constipation,

Coughs, Colds, and Constipation.
Few people realize when taking cough
medicines ether than Foley's Honey
ana Tar, that they contain opiates which
are constipating besides being unsafe,
particularly for children. Foley's Honey
and Tar contains no opiates, is safe and
sure and will not constipate. Sold by
Denton s. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

Don't be imposed upon by taking
substitutes offered for Foley's Honey
and Tar. Sold by Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
Boys Life Saved from Membranous
CrOun

VTOUp.
Q. w. Lynch, a prominent citizen of
Winchester, Ind, writes, "My little boy
had severe attack of membranous
Group, and only got relief after taking
Foley's Honey and Tar. He got relief
after one dose and feel that it saved
the life of my boy" Refuse substitutes.
Sold by Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

Interest paid ON Time Deposits at
current rates, achich can, be made in
any sum from one dollar atp,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
a Thousand Dollars Worth of GOOD

A melon patch in corntleld will
sometimes neutralizs the work of the
local Sunday school.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

Deposit Boxes for rent, for the sz8sesss. of
valuable papers, ETC., oil guarded by time i0cl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
Delaware County
STATE BANK
Manchester, Iowa.
Capital and Surplus 100000.
DIRECTORS

A general banking business transacted In all
United States, England. Ireland and Europe,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

The records left by the Phoenecians,
Assyrians and ancient Persians show
that among all thoEe nations the use of
perfumes was very common.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

A recent report shows that $3.50
Christians were murdered in 1901 by
the Turks. In only 81 cases were the
murderers punished, and then with not
more than four yesrs' Imprisonment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

parts of Europe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

The banking business Of the public Is respect.
fully solicited, and we assure all our customers
every accommodation consistent with good bus-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

An industrial and agricultural school
for colored youths of Maryland was
opened last month near Laurel, in that
state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

Private personal checking accounts received
from ladies. - :
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17

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 100
feet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-17
CHAPTER XIV.

81 HE horror of the situation was
SO great that Princess Olga's
brain could not accept it all
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opmtoh,, 1901, By Charles B. E,herino,on

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