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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

When left it to follow my master.
! There was not the sign of living be-
ing around. cautiously started to
Walk up the gravelly drive. and the
crunching noise of my boots sounded
clear and distinct on the night air. |
| Just had time to drop down behind
some shrubbery before the front door
OF the house opened, and the dark
shadow of n man seemed to fit out of
II. remained perfectly quiet, not
daring to move or scarcely breathe.
Undoubtedly the noise made by my
boots had attracted the attention of
somebody In the mansion.
1 remained in this reclining position
for full half hour The shadow on
the porch remained so perfectly sti!
that / half imagined that it was an
illusion or the reelection of some inter
veninG object. But my policy has ever
bee- ~ :. ching before
deciding what CO. . % pursue, and SO
l accepted the benefit of the doubt and
waited patiently. Once or twice
thought of the tales of spirits and
ghosts related about the old mansion
and of how they walked through the
empty rooms after midnight and made
free with all earthly occupants. This
did not disturb me, however, for l
knew that somebody besides spirits
was awake around the house that
night.
l was getting tired of watching that
immovable figure on the porch, and my
eyelids We're winking and blinking
systematically when my ears caught
sound directly back of me. did not
dare move my head an inch, but the
thought of the bloodthirsty Danes sud
denly made me cold and clammy. r
imagined detected the patter Of their
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Inefe are MANI detectives around"
feet on the drive, and gripped my re.
volver tightly, determined to make a
desperate stand for my life.
A moment later my feelings were
considerably relieved. The steps APP
preached nearer and nearer : soft,
stealthy, delicate steps that might have
been made by n child. Then the figure
Of man doomed up within three yards
Of me and moved swiftly toward the
house.
But in that momentary glimpse l
caught the features of my master. In
his hands he carried clumsy bundle
or article, which l failed to make out.
Then for the first time the shadow on
the porch moved. The two met at the
top of the steps and quickly disap-
peared in the house. the door closing
noiselessly behind them.
would have given much just then
to have had the power to penetrate
behind those wooden walls or to have
raised the shades and looked into the
doctors office, where l knew that q
light must be burning. But felt that
my quest was ended for the night and
that further work would be useless.
After waiting around another half
hour l quietly stole out of the yard
| and hurried home to reflect over the
strange occurrences of the night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Not only the horses. but the powers
of the law, says the London Chronicle
are swift mt Ascot, for the course has
II special tribunal for the punishment
of evildOers. No sooner is the pick
pocket, welsher or ticket snatcher ar
rested than he is standing in little
room in the royal stand, where the
evidence is heard and the verdict and
sentence pronounced before the Offend
er fully realizes that lie is caught. No
where else does punishment so swiftly
follow crime as at this court, which Is
decreed by clause 81 Of the indictable
offenses act of 1913.
This race course tribunal arose Gu
riously in the eighteenth century from
an assault upon a royal parsonage. In
mis- Indignation at the impossibility of
instant punishment of the assailant he
ordered that in future magistrate
should always attend the royal race
meeting. This has ever since been
done, and by the above mentioned act
the chief magistrate of Bow street was
constituted ex otticio n justice of the
peace of the county of Berks in order
to enable him to hold this court at
Ascot.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

treasures.
upstairs room? l raised one end of
the covering and started back in as
constituent. could almost have shout
ed in my surprise. Throwing back the
cloth In eager haste, l soon disclosed
to view n collection of treasures that
made my hand tremble. No robbers
cave ever revealed richer store Of
wealth than that which lay spread out
before me.
There was the silver and gold plate
Of dozen different families. The jew
els and diamonds that had come down
as heirlooms from several generations.
small statuettes, gold framed pictures
and photographs, solid silver knives,
forks, spoons and plates, watches,
rings and brlc-a-brac of more or less
value We're piled in heaps and clusters
on the floor and tables. In short, there
was everything that robber could
collect from house and carry away
In bundle.
Gazing at this strange accumulation
of miscellaneous goods, felt that
was standing in dangerous place, for
the collector Of them would not hest
tate an instant to kill me if he once dis
covered my presence. Here We're the Ill
gotten gains Of both my master and the
doctor, and either one would be pro-
voked and frightened enough to take
my life If he once saw me in the
storeroom. Nevertheless l was so fas-
cinated by the glittering heaps of gold
and silver and precious jewels that
could not refrain from examining and
handling each one individually. must
have run considerable risk in so doing,
for some of the pieces rolled out of the
heap and fell upon the floor. But the
fever of excitement which possessed
me could not be controlled In all my
experiences I had never beheld such a
sight. It seemed like glimpse of a
burglars paradise.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24


Ted's mamma had birthday recent.
~ and received as a present from one
of her friends ten dollar bill. Accom-.
panying the money was note in
which the writer, after explaining that
She couldn't think of anything tasteful
to buy and had therefore sent the cash.
made some tender references to by
gone days and dear old scenes. While
the recipient was sitting with the bill
in one hand and the letter in the other
and permitting tears to drip down up
on both Ted went up to her and, put
ting his arms around her neck, ten
derby asked:
whats the matter, mamma? Isn't
the money good?"-New York Com.
mercial Advertiser.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
proctor,s Finest Speech

Senator Proctor of Vermont once
said the finest speech he ever made
consisted of only four words. 1t was in
retort TO Senator Hoar's sarcastic little
thrust in Il speech directed at the
Green Mountain senator He said, mo
man in Vermont is allowed to vote I'M
less he has made $1,000 trading with
Massachusetts people"
Whereat Proctor said, And we all
vote" Chicago Inter Ocean.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
MumicinnI Hriderrnnn.

An amusing story is told of the
browning of n rose queen of country
district near Paris. The selected
queen, as one of the forrialities of
awarding their dover, was asked by
the mayor for the name of her tiance.
II have none" she replied. Notified
that sweetheart was Indispensable,
the young lady added timidly, Il
thought the municipality provided
everything necessary" Straightway Il
young swain presented himself as an
aspirant. and, being ms promptly ac-
cepted, all things became regular and
In order.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
a Sad disappointment.

Ineffective liver medicine is disap-
pointment, but You don't want to purge
strain and break the glands of the
stomach and bowels. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers never disappoint. The,
cleanse the system of all poison and
putrld matter and do it SO gently tina,
one enjoys the pleasant effects. They
are tonic to the liver. Cures bilious.
ness, torpid liver and prevents fever. =
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

this world, winch often push a man
along very different paths from those
he would choose TO travel by from in
cllnatioif or capacity. Play is, how
ever, his recreation, and here at his
leisure time comes out his whole soul.
his power of and choice of play, his
greater or lesser necessity for it, to re-
cuperate mind and body from the
strain of daily work.-Chapero
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Beware ofthe Knife.

No profession has advanced more
rapidly of late than surgery, but it
should not be used except where abso-
lutely necessary. In case of piles for
example, 1t is seldom needed. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cures quickly and
permanently. Unequalled for cuts,
burns, bruises, wounds and skin dis
eases. Accept 10 counterfeits. ~ was
SO troubled with bleeding piles that |
lost much blood and strength" says J
Q, Phillips, Paris, Ill. "DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye cured me in short time
Soothes and heals. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

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 Ushsnt, the lantern being
pa feet above sea level.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Don't let a cold run at this season.
Summer colds are the hardest kind to
cure, and if neglected may linger along
for months. A long siege like this will
pull! down the strongest constitution
One Minute Cough Cure will break up
the attack at once. Safe, sure, acts al
once. Cures coughs, colds, c.oup, bron-
chitis and all throat and lung troubles.
The children like it.-Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

The art of laughter should surely be
cultivated-in fact, all and everything
that leads to joy. The wish to be
happy, the love of gladness and beau
ty, is, am sure, Il thing to be desired.
Consequently it is worth little cult
walton. Play is as essential a factor
in mems lives as work. Philosophers
tell us that no man lives his own life
until he plays. Work comes from the
exigencies of life. from the "musts' Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

A French gentleman. rescued from Il
ducking in the river and taken to an
adjacent tavern, was advised to drink
tumbler OF very hot brandy and wa
ter and thus addressed the waiter who
was mixing it:
Sir l shall thank you not to make
it 4 fortnight"
"A fortnight" replied Joe. Hadn't
you better take it directly:"
"Oh, yes" said monsieur, directly.
to be sure, hut not n fortnight-not
two week. Boys of the Empire.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

lle uuu Ivy
master In some way or that he held
price over his head and forced him to
do his will. l took this view of the
question for several days, upholding
my master and reviling the doctor, at
tributing all sorts of evil things to
him. Certainly he was us great n
criminal as Mr.. Goddard, and if one
was ever caught in the act Of robbery
the other would have to be implicated.
I felt that the doctor was accepting
the easy part of the job, staying home
to receive the stolen goods while my
master ran the risk of capture and
even Of being killed.
In the event of the latters arrest I
knew that DR.. Squires would suddenly
leave the neighborhood, and my mas
ter would be left to suffer the penal
ties of their mutual crime. Incidental
ly l decided to prevent any such I'M
just punishment by being on hand
when the doctor found the place too
hot for him. l knew enough about
their partnership to have him SEN
fenced to the state prison for good
long term.
My old hatred of the doctor returned
with double force. l had more tangible
reason for dislilSing him now than
when l first suspected him Of attempts
to kill my master with poisons. My
suspicious that he was not all above
board in his lonely life in the haunted
mansion We're now confirmed. 1 would
make it point to investigate the prem
| Uses in spite of all opposition.
Thereafter coolly but deliberately
| went to work to effect an entrance into
the old house, and it may be remarked,
incidentally, that when a professional
burglar of my standing makes up his
mind to enter a building no locks, bolts,
bars or electric alarms can keep him
out. Moreover, felt that had justice
on my side this time, and, REINFORCED
with quiet conscience, l made spe-
cially good plans.
1t was three nights later that found
myself on the premises again. This
time was prepared for work that
had become second nature to me.
Leaving my shoes in a clump Of bushes
In the woods. proceeded to approach
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Cured Hemorrhages Of the Luues,

"Several years since my lungs were so
badly affected t0st had many hemo.
rrhages," writes A. Nj. AXE of Wood,
Ind. took treatment with several
physicians without any benefit. l then
started to take Foley's Honey and Tar
and my lungs are now as sound as Il
bullet. l recommend it in advanced
stages of lung trouble" Sold by Denton
& Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Home Life In England ana America

The decay of the home life is to be
attributed partially TO the influence on
society of the invasion of Americans.
In the United States home life is al.
most unknown. The meaning of the
word home" as understood to Brit
ishers. Is Il mystery to Yankees. TO n
certain extent we have always envied
you your home life, and certainly
agree with some of your correspond
ents that Ii would be disastrous for
your country to lose the elevating and
refining Influences of the home.-An-
slo-American in London Mail.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

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, 1902-09-24

A New Jersey Editors Testimonial.
M. I. Lynch, Editor of the Philips
burg, N. j., Daily Post, writes: 81 have
used many kinds of medicines for
coughs and colds in my family but new
er anything so good as Foley's Honey
and Tar. l cannot say too much in
praise Of H." Sold by Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Feet swollen to immense size.

~ had kidney trouble SO bad," says j .
j. Cox of Valley View, Ky, "that
could not WORK; my feet were swollen
to immense size and | was confined to
my bed and physicians were unable to
give me any relief. My doctor finally
prescribed Foley's Kidney Cure which
made well man of me- Sold By Den
ton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

"Hivens, Moike. TIL eye av We! Phat's
the matthew"
II sthruck Il man Yesterday an he
gave me receipt for it, Ohio State
Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Fruit tarts and cakes are served out
five times n week to the crews on
board steamers trading between Aus
tralia and New Zealand. Tarts are
topless pies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

A recent report shows that 1850
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, 1902-09-24
Not Ready to Arbitrnte.

stop! Don't fight, boys. Can't we
arbitrate this thing?" asked one of the
bystanders.
eyes, sir, painted the fellow who was
on top. Just as soon as I've BACKED
his other eye!"-Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

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, 1902-09-24
Doctors could not HELM her

II had kidney trouble for years.
writes Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shell
ton, Wash, sand the doctors could not
help me. l tried Foley's Kidney Cure
ana the very first dose gave me relief
and | am now cured. cannot say toe
much for Foley's Kidney Cure.' Sold
by Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Merely a Joke.

Gusher-You may not believe it. but
I've never had an unkind word from
my wife in all my life.
Henpeck- don't try to spring
that old chestnut Oh me.
Gusher-W What old chestnut?
Henpeck~Iou want me to say,
How did you manage that?" and then
you'll say, Il never got married" DE
troit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Foleys Kidney Cure makes the dis
eased kidneys sound SO they will elm
inste the poisons from the blood. Sold
by Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for chrome throat troubles and
will positively cure bronchitis, hosrse-
ness and all bronchial diseases Refuse
substitutes. Sold by Denton & Ward
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Mamma" said Tommy, does sugar
ever cure anybody of anything?'
why do you asi. my boy?"
II thought I'd like to catch it," said
Tommy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

DR.. j. C. Bishop, of Agnew, Mich,
says, 81 have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases of pneu-
monia with good results III every case.''
Refuse substitutes. Sold by Denton Il
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Avoid serious results of kidney or
bladder disorder by taking Foley's Kid
ney Cure. Sold by Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

A melon patch in cornheld will
sometimes neutralize the work of the
local Sunday school.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Better lose your argument than your
friend.-Ram's Horn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

In France it is illegal to catch frogs
at night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

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, 1902-09-24
Llnger,ng Summer colds,

CHI ZAP Residence Property in this cit,
Enquire of Bronson & Carr.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-04
LOST A s25,OoO NECKLACE.

Experience of a Former New Haven
 Woman in Thousand Islands.
 Mrs. Frances r. Delabarre, formerly widow of Edward Hagaman, a New York banker, had an experience at the Crossman hotel, Alexandria Bay, New York, yesterday which will not soon be forgotten. Mrs. Delabarre is the 7augh- ter of Mrs. Charles Linsley of 493 Camp bell avenue, West Haven, and a sister of Mrs. c. c. c. Merrill of 139 Whalley avenue, this city, and has many friends in this city. Since the death of MT. Hagaman she has resided at the Wal dorf-Astoria, New York, and was on W. D. Delabarre.
 They started on wedding trip to be gone two months, and stopped at the Crosswell house for short stay. Among other valuable articles carried along was bag containing a pearl necklace, valued at $25,00O, diamond sunburst, rings and jeelry of all de- scriptions, and pocketbook containing about $400 in money. Wednesday eve- ming they left the apartments assigned them for short time and on their re- turn found that the bag had been tam- pered with and the necklace and money extracted. The other articles of value were still in the bag. The matter was immediately reported to the proprietor, and after a careful investigation he caused the arrest of MT. and Mrs. L.. l.. Richman, who were registered from New York. A search was instituted and the missing necklace was found in the lining of 8 trunk belonging to the Richmans and the money was found sewed into the lining of the skirt worn by Mrs. Richman.
 Mr. and Mrs. Richman had prelim- mary hearing before a justice yesterday and they are to be taken to Watertown for trial.
 Mr. Richman is a wealthy dealer in mirrors on the east side of New York and is said by friends that there must be some mistake. The detectives placed on the case swear positively that they have sufficient evidence to convict them of the crime charged.
 The entire matter has created a de- cided sensation at the Thousand Isl- ands
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-04
Our Washing Department.

Special attention is given to our newly added washing department in which wash- ing Is done thoroughly by the oriental pro- cess. No acid or alkaline liquids are used These washings prevent the rugs from wearing out and breaking into pieces, pro- tects them from moths and makes them soft and silky. Rugs should be washed two or three times year.
 By this occasion we announce the last sale of Oriental Rugs which are at such q very low figure that you will be much surprised. You can buy the very same rug % per cent. to 30 per cent. lower than in the fall.
 We carry those quality of rugs which are good investments because they are the only kind which improve by age and use. We receive new lot of rugs about every other week which are masterpieces of oriental art. These rugs We select from collections originally made for use in private families. Valuable pieces may be found in these col lectiOns.
 The public is cordially invited to inspect our stock and if 1t is convenient rugs will be sent to residence on approval for in- spection.
 While our rugs and workmanship are of the highest order, our prices will be found very moderate.
 NOTICE.-On rugs sent to us now to be washed or repaired no storage will be charged during the summer.