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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-11-26
CHAPTER X.

JANSKY, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE.
- YEsLEROy lay in his palace in
~ Tomsk, slowly recovering.
His heart was filled with rage,
and he longed for vengeance.
His closest confdant now was jan
sky, who, owing to his meritorious
conduct in the apprehension of SO great
a gang of conspirators as the Paul
poffs, was promoted at the request of
Nesleroy to post where he could as
sist his superior in his plans and ambi-
tions.
He had told Jansky the story Of the
ride from Moscow, and 1t was of course
colored to suit his purpose. Jansky had
received his commissioning first i'm.
portant one since his arrival at Tomsk
to watch the American and find an
opportunity to wreak vengeance.
About twenty miles from the city OF
Tomsk was the village Of Tivoloffsky. q
small mining town peopled by conYicts
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Mrs. Abel-How Mrs. Cutie did run
on about the Perkinses! have no pa
thence with a woman who talks so
about other folks.
Mrs. Cain Neither have l. It's per
fectly disgusting! But what Mrs. Cut
tie said about the Perkinses was aw
fully Interestingly Washington Times.
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she-He didn't succeed in convincing
her after all his argument.
He-No; he merely made her mad.
"But his explanation was clear"
Eyes, and that's where he made his
mistake. He told her it was as plain
as the nose on her face. '"-Philadel-
phia Record.
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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
Verge, off the French coast, to the
northeast OF Ushant, the lantern being
244 feet above sea level.
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Mitigating circumstances.

Are you aware of any mitigating
circumstances in your caseT" dsked a
magistrate of negro convicted of
stealing n coat.
Yes, sab; lots oh 'em. Eff l had
time, ledge. l could talk to you for n
week on dat subject"
"1f you know of any mitigating cir
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cumstance, please state it

cumstance, please state IL"
Eyes, sab; III tell you Oh one right
now, sah How easy would it have
been for me TO bring my family inter
disgrace and misery. sab. l jess re-
manned single. | nebber married, sab.
Anudder mitlgatin' circumstance am
"Officcr, remove the prisoner
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Young Mother-What will you charge
for a photograph of our little boy?
Photographer-Three dollars, madam,
but 1t will be considerably cheaper for
a dozen.
Young Mother-A dozen! Oh, no. we
can't wait so long!-Lippincotts.
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He Gould Hardly Get Up.

z. Ii. Duffy, of Ashley. ILL.,, writes
"rhis is to certify that l have tskel
two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure ano
II has helped me more than any othel
medicine. l tried many advertised
remedies, but none of them gave me
any relief. My druggist recommended
Foley's Kidney Cure and it has cured
me. Before commencing its use l WAS
IN such shape that could hardly get
up when once down. Sold by Denton
& Ward
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Cured of Piles After 40 Years

Mr.. Z. Haney, OF Geneva, Ohio, had
the piles Tor forty years. Doctors and
dollars could do him no lasting good.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him
permanently. Invaluable for cuts,
burns, bruises, sprsins, decorations,
eczema, letter, salt rheum, and all other
skin diseases. Look for the name ID.
Witt on the package-ail others are
cheap, worthless counterfeits. Smith
Bros.
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PhysicIans prescrihe Il,

Many broad minded physicians pre-.
scribe Foley's Honey and Tar, as they
have never found SO safe and reliable
remedy for throat and lung trouble as
this great medicine. Sold by Denton u
Ward
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An Industrial and agricultural school
for coiored youths of Maryland WAS
opened last month near Laurel, in that
state.
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Ii you are bilious and seeking
advisers,
Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers.


s9s 6VtfS D0N'
You will find 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
u return OF the disorder Smith Bros
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Farm For Sale.

nne stock and Dairy farm of 200 acres s
, ,a, south OF Manchester, mile from railroad
station and creamery Comiortabi, honse,
eo9a morse and COW barn, hog house corn cribs
am ,.1,, o.aer out buildings fiue well OF water
s witn wlnd min attached. 10 acres of splendid
thinner miles east of farm will be sold with
same II desired. For terms inquire OF
ABNER DuNHAM OR
o.., GA. DuSHAM,
'oa Manchester, Iowa.
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There is no cough medicine 30 popular
as Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t contains
no opiates or poisons and never fails to
cure. Sold by Denton & Ward.
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A Pollceman's Testimony

NJ j, Patterson, night policeman of
Nashua, Ia, writes, Last winter /
had bad cold on my lungs, and tried
at least half dozen advertised cough
medicines and had treatment from two
physicians without getting any benefit
a friend recommended Foley's Honey
and Tar and two thirds of bottle cur
ed me. l consider it the greatest cough
and lung medicine in the world" Sold
by Denton Il Ward.
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Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
and colds; reliable, tried and tested. safe
and sure. Sold by Denton Il Ward.
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w. A. Herren, of Finch, Ark, writes,
II wish to report that Foley's Kidne,
Cure has cured u terrible case of kidney
ana bladder trouble that two doctors
had given up" Sold by Denton Il
Ward.
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COPYRIGHT, 1901, BY Charles d. E,,prng,on

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The banking business OF the public is respect
fully solicited, and we assure all our customers
every accommodation consistent with good bust
ness methods.
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CHAPTER TX

DENTON TURNS LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER.
~ ENToN presented an unrufled
~ Take me to the governor"
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Steamship Tickets for sale to and from ;ll
parts of Europe.
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Manchester, Iowa.
Capital and Surplus 500, 900.

Interest paid on Time Deposits at
current rates, echich can be made In
any sum from one dollar up.
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Private personal checking accounts received
from ladies.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

Manning, Miss Downs and the pupils
of both rooms a splendid Farrand and
Votey organ was purchased last week
for our public school. This is some
thing we have needed for long time
and we feel it will do much toward
bringing contentment and happiness
into the school life of the little ones.
A box social will be held at the home
of Mrs. @. P. Downs on Thursday
evening of next week. Everybody is
invited and all ladies are expected to
bring boxes. Come and help us along
and have a pleasant evening for your
self. Proceeds for the school organ
fund.
Personal. Mrs. Mary J. Walker has
returned from two weeks visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Moore of
Wilmington Frasure Purse of
Philadelphia spent few days of this
week with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Purse. Miss Clara Lafferty of
Smyrna visited Mrs. Mary Walker
last week.-Mr. Hughes, druggist of
Easton, visited our town last week.
Miss Lizzie Davis who has been sick
with typhoid is, we are glad to report,
much improved.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12
Asleep Amid Flames.

Breaking into blazing home, some
fireman lately dragged the sleeping in
mates from death. Fancied security,
and death near. It's that way when
you neglect coughs and colds. Don't
do it. DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption gives perfect protection
Troubles. Keep it near, and avoid
suffering, death, and DOCTORS bills. A
teaspoonful stops late cough, persis-
tent use the most stubborn. Harmless
and nice tasting, it's guaranteed to
satisfy by Benton n. Weldon, drug
gist, Smyrna; J. S. & w. Lattomus,
Townsend. Price SOC and S1.O0.
Trial bottles free.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12
Before Buying a Piano.

The intending piano purchaser should
first obtain the book, "How to Buy a
Piano." comprehensive compilation of
piano information. z little study of
this volume affords a ready knowledge of
the instrument: its parts-their eonstruc-
ton, operation and relation; the progress
sive steps in its development, together
with other valuable data all treated in un.
technical language. The book fits the
reader to judge knowingly of tonal ef-
feet, touch and the durability of the piano
he contemplates purchasing A postal to
Blasius & Sons, 1101 11O3 and 1119
Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, will fetch
a copy Of the book free.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12
BYRNE AGAIN DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
His Appointment by President Roosevelt Yes
terday Shows Addicks to be Ia Favor.


President Roosevelt has reappoint-
ed William Michael Byrne United
States District Attorney for the Dis
trict of Delaware.
Mr.. Byrne received notice Of his
appointment from Washington yester-
day morning, and when asked concern
ing it he evaded all questions, as to
how he was notified.
Mr.. Byrne was asked if the appoint
ment was for the unexpired term or for
a new term. He said that he resigned
as United States District Attorney,
ana that his resignation had been ac-
cepted, and he therefore was of the
opinion that this appointment was for
an entirely new term. The regular
term is for four years, and the salary is
about 50, 500 per year.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12
KENTON.
Scarcity Of Coal Causes Many Town Folks
to Lay in Quantities Of Wood for the
Winter-Local and Personal.

kD~dA dAu cAoOAd1s
Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENToN, November 11:-Corn husk-
ing is still keeping the farmers busy.
The object now is to get it off the
wheat ground.
Because of the scarcity of coal most
of our townsfolk have LAID in a good
supply of wood and are now having it
sawed, preparatory for the winter.
Many of our citizens are looking
forward to next Saturday with much
anxiety. The rabbit and partridge
law will be out on that day and many
gunners will be out betimes.
Revival services began at Blackis-
tons on last Sunday evening and Will
continue every night except Sunday.
A class of thirteen probationers were
received into full membership at Cen
trial on last Sunday evening.
The Third Quarterly Conference of
Kenton Circuit will be held in Kenton
church next Monday morning at 10
o'clock. DIR. W. f. Corkran will
preach on next Sunday afternoon at
2.3O o'clock at Blackistons. Decision
Day was observed in Kenton on last
Sunday morning. Appropriate ser.
vices we're held and the day was mol
without its results. Three persons
took stand for Christ and the higher
life.
Through the untiring efforts Of Mis-
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

The James Kirk & Sons prlntin e
plant, of Dover, one of the best st-equip-
ped in the state, and an old established
firm, was sold at the county building
in Dover yesterday. The purchaser
was Edgar X. Graham, of the Keystone
Type Foundry Establishment of
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12
CLAYTON DEPARTMENT,

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized agent
at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
criptions and receives monies on old. Al
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.0O a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

Employees of the town are busily
engaged in oyster shelling all the
streets in this town. Twice year the
streets are given coating of shells,
and, as a result, this town boasts of
the finest streets of any town in the
State.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12
Startling, But True.

eff every one knew what a grand
medicide DIR. Kings New Life Pills
isl writes d. H. Turner, Dempsey
town, Pa, you'd sell all you have in
day. Two weeks use has made a
new man of me-" Infallible for con-
stipation, stomach and liver troubles.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

The N. Y. P. & N. r. r. service has
been improved by the addition of two
new passenger trains to do local traffic.
The passenger trains off the Delaware
railroad in the future will be express
trains from Delmar to Cape Charles
making only three stops.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

There is a rumor that an additional
passenger train will be put on the
Delaware railroad on account of the
increase of travel. In case the matter
goes through, the train will probably
leave Philadelphia at 10 o'clock noon
and return leaving Delmsr at 8 o'clock
at night.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12
CLAYTON.
Items Of Interest Cleaned From the DOlngs
In and About Town:

Many of the farmers are now busy
husking their crops of corn. Some of
them are complaining about the corn
rotting in the shock. Nevertheless
there Is fairly good crop.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

Notwithstanding the long rainy
spell which came on during wheat
seeding time, all the wheat has been
planted and now looks nicely as it is
beginning to peep through the ground.
Since planting the seed the days have
been.pleasant and many are ofthe opin-
ion that the growing wheat looks better
now than it did this time last year.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

The many friends of Miss Flo
Allen gave her an evening company
at her residence, corner Highland
avenue and West street, last Friday
evening. A large number were present
and an enjoyable time was had by all.
Ping pong and crokinole were the
leading games played. At late hoar
refreshments were served in abun-
dance. Those present we're: Misses
Eva Foxwell, May York, Mary Hazel,
Edith Start, Daisy Sutton, Gertrude
Bell, Beulah Ford, Bertha Stevenson,
Lillian Speakman, Smyrna; Misses
Flo Allen, Elsie Allen, Virginia Bay
nard, Sue Baynard, Nola Sullivan,
Marion Smith, Edna Sevil and Lulu
Serverson, Clayton; Messrs. Richard
Hawkins, B. Hyatt, George Price,
Edward Beck, Frank Malcolm; Ayres
Stockly, Jackson Reynolds, Byron
Slaughter, Clifton Turner, Ralph
Stevenson, G. Reynolds Stevenson,
James Moore and Lee Robinson.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

Personal. Mrs. H. L. Schlinke is in
Baltimore visiting her daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles s. Boggs of
Wilmington were recent visitors here.
Miss Elsie Allen has returned from
visit to friends in Wilmington. Mr..
and Mrs. j. Harry Satterield Of WiS-
mington, we're guests recently of Mr..
and Mrs. John Harris. Mr.. and Mrs,
John Webster of Kenton and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Jewell and daughter
Grace of Leipsic, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Walls at the
Alley Mills. Mr.. Elwood Smith OF
Millington was the guest of Miss
Edith Goode Sunday. Mrs. Milton
Walls is spending few days with
relatives in Kenton-
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

Mr.. Ralph Stevens, assistant opera
tor at the depot in Millington, Md,
stole march on his friends last week
by taking a trip to Washington and
returning with bride. The masquer-
aders wound up their publications. by
giving Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens a rous-
ing serenade. The bride is Miss Ida
Reese, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Larry Reese, near Chestertown. She
is one of Kent's bright young ladies
and her friends wish for her and her
popular husband much happiness.
They will make their home at the
hotel this winter.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12
NOVEMBER!
The Big Month.

We sell more Clothing dur
ing November than in sny
other month. We expect
to sell more this month
than ever. We have the
stock, you want the goods.
Suits, Overcoats, Odd
Trousers, Furnishings, Hats
and Shoes; everything Men
and Boys wear. Best grades
and at prices that will
save you money, as good
goods are cheaper because
they wear longer and look
better. A great stock of
new Oyercoats for young
men. SIS to $35. Long,
medium and short; heavy,
medium AMI light weights.
The new Rain coats are
very popular = look like
overcoats and are water
proof, $40 to $25. Big
stock boys and little boys
Clothing. Come see and
you will know.
Open Tuesday and Sat
urday nights.
JAS, 7, MULLIN { SONS,
9th and Market, Wilmington
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

State Librarian Cornelius Frear on
Saturday awarded the contract for
furnishing supplies for the incoming
Legislature. There was much rivalry
in bidding, the lowest prices being E.
S. r. Butler & Sons, Wilmington, ST.
266. Other bidders were Layton &
Layton, Georgetown, 81, ,2s9; Clark &
Mcdaniel, Dover, 81, 1888; Startling &
Beck, Dover, 81, 1858; Julian B. Robin
son, Wilmington, $1,3S7. The con-
tract was awarded to Butler & Son.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12

A delightful family reunion was en-
ioyed by the three brothers and three
sisters of the HURT family in Milling
ton the first of last week, at the home
of Misses Fannie and Annie HURT.
The following were present: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Henry HURT, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Hurtt, of Delmar; Mr.. and
Mrs. G. NJ. HURT, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
W. Spear. The three brothers before
parting tried their weights; Henry
tipped the scales at 200; Charley 1872;
Albert 1921.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-12
NOTICE.

All persons with Dog or Gun are
forbid Trespassing on my Premises
under penalty Of the law.
J. w. DEAKYNE.
Near Smyrna. Del.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
Fog Lamps in London.

Fog lamps are a feature Of lighting
development which London can claim
for herself On the suggestion Of
J. w. Bradley. the Westminster city
engineer. twenty portable lamps, burn
ing under compressed air. have been
bought for the experimental purposes
at a cost Of about SIS each In foggy
weather these lanterns are to be ar
ranged at a height of seven feet-in
places like Trafalgar square and at
other points where there is consider
able cross traffic The up-keep Of
the lamps, of course. is very moderate.
and as they can be used for a good
many other purposes when not COM
batting the fog hend. the somewhat
heavy expenditure may be quite justi.
fied.--London Street
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

"But mamma" he replied, "I'd be
scared Of them if they came rustling
around. same as / would Of any other
stranger
"Now, Harold, you must go to sleep
quietly. Nothing will hurt you
Cant / have the gas lighted in
here2"
mo, mamma doesn't think it neces-
sary and it is not healthy"
There was silence for some time,
and then the small voice piped up
again, 20 mammal"
Yes, dear
MAY l have grandpa's 1ag?"
why, what for! I want you to go
right to sleep
please, mammal and a small
night-gowned figure appeared at the
door. Just let me stick the flag up
at the head of my bed, and then TIL go
right to sleep, will! You
know the other night grandpa said at
the meeting that tunder the protecting
folds of the flag the weakest would be
safe; and l feel mighty weak, nam
ma"
He got the flag; and when his
mother looked in on him an houT later
he was fast asleep, with fat little
fst under his red cheek, holding fast
the end Of the protecting flag.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
A LITTLE PATRIOT.

There is a fve-year old boy in Mas
sachusetts avenue, who is of the blood
Of patriots, says the Washington Star.
The little fellow has heard much
flag" talk in his short life, and has
exalted ideas Of its protective quail
ties He was the baby of the family
till recently, and occupied a crib-bed
In his mothers room. When the new
baby came, Harold was put to sleep
in a room adjoining his mothers; and,
as he had never slept alone before,
his small soul was filed with name
less fears.
It's mighty lonesome in here
mamma, he called the first night af-
ter he had been tucked in his little
white bed.
"Just remember the angels are near
you and ~aring for you replied
mamma from an outer room.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
PE-UU-NA CURES PELVIC CATARRH.)

Mrs. Anna Martin, AZ Hoyt street,
Brooklyn, n. T., writes;
"PerMn0 did so much for me that 1
feel 10 nty duty TO recommend ~ 20
others aUhO mGU be similarly dUtGct-
cd. About a peGr ago nv heatth t0Gs
com pIeieLy broken dOlUn, hGd oacH-
ache, dizsiRess aud trregutG rtttes,
aud IfCe seemed dark indeed. We
had used PertLna In our home as q
tonfc aud Tor colds and cGtGrrh ana
4 decided to trg 60 for M y trouble. IN
less than three months 4 became reg
stiar, ntV pa FMS had entirely dtsdp-
pcared, and 4 ana nOl0 perfectly
Irell. Mrs, AnnG Mfr!tn.
Miss Marie johnson, II Columbia, East.
Detroit, Mich, is Worthy Vice Iemplar
in Hope Lodge No. 6, Independent order
Good Templars; Miss Johnson as SO many ".
other women also have done, found IN Pe'
runa a specific for severe case OF female
weakness. She writes:
Il want to do what l can to let the
whole world know what grand medicine
Peruna is. For eleven years l suffered
with female troubles and complications
arising therefrom. Doctors failed to cure
me, and / despaired of being helped. Pe,
runa cured me in three short months.
can hardly believe 1t myself, but 1t IS q
blessed fact. ] am perfectly well now, and
have not had an ache or pain for months
/ want my suffering sisters to know what
Peruna has done for me. Miss Marie
johnson.
Miss Ruth Emerson, y Sycamore ST..
Buffalo, y. Y q, writes: Il suffered Tor two
wears with irregular and painful menstrua
| ton, and Peruna cured me within 81,
weeks. cannot tell you how grateful
feel. Any agency which brings health anc
| strength to the afflicted is always a wei
come friend, and to-day the market is sc
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
Mrs ANNA MARTIN.

filled with useless and injurious MEDICINES
that it is a pleasure to know OF so reliable
a remedy as you place before the pubhc-
Miss Ruth Emerson
1t is no longer a question as to whether
Peruna can be relied on to cure all slch
cases. During the many years in which
peruna has been put to test in all forms
and stages Of acute and chronic catarrh
no one year has put this remedy to great
er test than the past year.
Peruna is the acknowledged catarrh rem
edy Of the age. DR.. Hartman, the COM
FOUNDER Of Peruna, has written a book on
the phases Of catarrh peculiar to women,
entitled. Health and Beauty" II will be
sent free to any address by The Peruna
Medicine Co., Columbus, o.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from The use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis ,-,
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, ..