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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

Silence, 1t appears, is an unknown
quantity at divinity examination In
Mandnlay. The commencement is sig-
NAKED By tho clashing Of cymbals and
tho beating Of drums. While the can
didates are writing their answers they
are surrounded by jabbering crowd,
who pass audible remarks about what
Is being done. The test lasts ten days,
and the people make the examination
the occasion for gaining merit by
feeding the candidates, and cart loads
Of provisions Of oil sorts find their
way to the pagoda precincts. and Bur
mans from every quarter go round col
lecting money to provide the competi-
tors with the necessaries Of life and
luxurles us WELL Rangun Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

A well known lawyer whose first
name is james has u brother whom he
visited lately. bis brother has n
daughter, aged four years. whose moth
er had lectnred her q few days before
for telling stories" The lawyer, think
ing to entertain the little one, took her
on his kneo and told her two Of his best
folklore tales. Instead Of being charm
ed, us he expected, 'tshe never smiled,
but when he had finished slid from his
knee, with solemn face, and. going to
her mother, said: Mamma, Uncle Jim
will go to the bad place sure. He LAS
just told me two big stories "-Kansas
CITY Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
synons,s.

CHAPTERS and II-Ralph Connor is In
vlted by his friend. Jack ljale. to. visit his
ranch at swan Creek. in the foothills Of the
Rockies. He mikes tile acquaintance OF . band
ofrancfers and cowboys known as tho Noble
Seven. In the band are tho Hon. Fred Ashley,
Bronco Bill and III Kendall; another English.
man called the Duke; Bruce IN Edinburgh
university man. and Hump and Berthe Hill
Tho country y prohibition, but the ranehers
eyade the law bringing in liquor under n per-
init for sickness III and iV-Rev. Arthur
WELLINGTON Moore sends notice to Swan Creek
that he will open meetings in the schoolhouse.
where Connor Is the teacher. Rancher Mere-
dith. known rs the Old Timer. objects to this
s!sn Of progress He lives with Ills daughter
TWEEN the life OF y recluse and alls tho preach-
or y Shy Pilot. Robert Muir " plOus Scotch
man, takes Q different view Tho Pilot arrives
Place with stories iie young. del!case and
the World Nine play base bali on Sunday for
the "pain killer" US liqnor Is called. While the
men arc gathered. drinking up the prize, tho
rlIo. h, hands out lynn books. He and Mrs.
gospel story of the loaves and fishes. The meet
ing . faiure. Bruce and the Duke gamble,
Bruce gees homo alone, profaning and unsteady;
tho missionary down cast, but determined.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

next" adding emphatically, lie hain't
done much scorin' yit, but my moneys
on the Pilot, you bet!" Bill was more
cautious and preferred to wait develop
ments. And developments were rapid.
The Hill brothers meet was unusu-
ally successful from a social point of
view. Several permits had been reaui-
sitioned, and whisky and beer abound
ed. Races all day and poker all night
md drinks of various brews both day
and night, with varying impromptu
diversions, such us shooting the horns
off wandering steers, We're the social
amenities indulged in by the Noble
Company. On Monday evening 1 rode
out to the ranch, urged by Moore, who
was anxious that some one should
look after Bruce.
II don't belong to them" he said;
you do. They won't resent your com
ing"
Nor did they. They were sitting at
ten and welcomed me with shout
Hello, old domine" yelled Bruce.
where's your preacher friend?"
Where you ought to be if you could
get there-at home.s replied, nettled
Mt his insolent tone.
Strike one" called out Hi enthusi-
astically, not approving Bruce's atti-
tude toward his friend, the Pilot.
Don't be SO cute" said Bruce after
the laugh had passed. "but have a
drink"
He was flushed and very shaky and,
very noisy. The Duke, at the head of
the table, looked a little harder than
usual, but, though pale. was quite
steady. The others were all more or
less nerve broken, and about the room
were the signs Of wild night. A
bench was upset. while broken bottles
and crockery lay strewn about over a
floor reeling with filth. The disgust
on my face called forth an apology
from the younger Fill, who was serv-
ing up ham and eggs as best he could
to the men lolinging about the table.
It's my housemaid's afternoon OUT
he explained gravely.
Gone for walk in the parh;" added
another.
HoR MIR. Conner will pardon the
absence" sneered Bruce In his most
offensive manner
Don't mind him." said Hi under his
breath. "The blue devils are runrIin'
him down"
This became more evident as the
evening went on. From hilarity Bruce
passed to sullen ferocity, with spasms
of nervous terror. Hi's attempts to
soothe him finally drove him mad, and
he drew his revolver, declaring he
could look after himself, in proof of
which he began to shoot out the lights.
The men scrambled into safe corners,
all but the Duke, who stood quietly
by watching Bruce shoot. Then say
ing, Let me have try, Bruce" he
reached across and caught his hand.
No, you don'ty' said Bruce strng-
Cling. mo man gets my gun"
He tore madly at the gripping hand
with both Of bis, but in vain, calling
out with frightful oaths:
Let go, let go! I'h kill you, I'll kill
your
With furious effort he hurled HIM
self back from the table, dragging the
Duke partly across. There were flash
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
He began to shoot out the ltgl.ts.

and a report and Bruce collapsed, the
Duke still gripping him. When they
lifted him up he was found to have an
ugly wound in his arm, the bullet hav-
ing passed through the fleshy part !
bound 1t up as best could and tried
to persuade him to 90 to bed. But be
would so home. Nothing conld stop
him. Finally the Duke agreed to go
with him, and Off they set, Bruce loudly
protesting that he could get home alone
and did not want any one.
It was n dismal break up to the meet,
md we I'LL went home feeling rather
sick, 30 that 1t gave me no pleasure
to find Moore waiting In my shack for
my report of Bruce. 1t was quite vain
for me to make light Of the accident
to him. His eyes were wide open with
anxious fear when had done.
You needn't tell me not to be anx-
ious,p he said. "You are anxious your
self. see 1t, feel it,
'.Well, there is no use trying to keep
things from YOU" replied. "But I am
only q little anxious. Don't you go
beyond me and work yourself up into
fever over it."
mo" he answered quietly. .'but l
wish his mother We're nearer.p
ooh, bosh! It isn't coming to that.
But l wish be were IN better shape.
He Is broken up badly without this
hole in him."
He would not leave till had prom
Used to take him up tho next day,
though 1 was doubtful enough OF his
reception. But next day the Duke
came down. his black bronco lingo
wet with hard riding.
Better come up, Connor." he said
gravely, .and bring your bromides
along. He has had bad night and
morning and fell asleep only before I
came away. I expect he'll wake In de-
Arium. It's the whisky more than tho
bullet. Snakes, you know"
In ten minutes we three were on the
trail, for Moore, though not invited,
quietly announced his intention to go
with US.
ron, oil r.ghts' eaad TIE puse tntis-
fereasls "fae prondDp SessS ssme
mise you anyway"
We rode bard soT ha11 au bous tui
VIC came within sight d Brtrce't
shack, witch was SGT back into a little
poplar blur.
Hold up?' said the Duke. WAS
that a shot7' We stood listening. A
! ride shot rang out, and we rode hard.
I Again the Duke halted Us, and there
came from tho shack tho eound of
singing. II was an old Scotch tune.
The rwenty-third Psalm" said
Moore In a low voice.
We rode into the BLUFF, tied up our
horses and crept to tho back Of the
shack. Looking through a crack be-
tween the logs. saw grewsome
thing. Bruce was sitting up In bed
with Winchester rifle across his
knees and a belt Of cartridges hanging
over the post His bAndages were
torn or. tho blood from his wound
was smeared over his bare arms and
his pale. ghastiy face. his eyes were
wild with mad terror, ana he was
shontina at the top OF his voice the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
The Laughing Hxenn,

Although the hysterical laughter Of
the laughing hyena is not, as was once
supposed, the outcome Of a deliberate
attempt to decoy unwary travellers to
their doom, this strange animal is. new
sertheless, one Of the most cunning Of
dumb animals. He is so suspicious of
everything he does not understand that
the sight of even bit OF string at once
puts him on his guard. Trappers are
aware of this fact and generally use
the stems Of creeping plants instead Of
string Of any kind in setting their
spring traps.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Tnrnea the Tahlea,

An Irishman was called on to give
evidence in shooting ARRAY. "Did
you see the shot fired?" asked the mag
istrate.
NO" replied the witness, "but
heard it."
Magistrate (sharply)-That is not sat
isfactory. Go down.
As the Irishman turned his back he
commenced to laugh, but was rebuked
by the magistrate, who added thatsit
was contempt of court.
Pat-Did you see me laugh?
Maglstrate-No. heard you.
Pat-That's not satisfactory.
And the court laughed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

Savage Revenge of a Gypsy band.
A young Hungarian gypsy who had
betrayed his party to the authorities
after robbery begged the magistrates
at Magyar Egres for protection, rs his
companions threatened to kill him. The
man was given shelter, but the room.
was found empty on the following day.
Eventually Ills body was discovered
In a field. The eyes had been burned
out, the tongue excised and the man
hanged by the feet OIL two acacia trees.
The body lad been cloven in two
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

lhad Dyspepsia in its worse form
snd felt miserable most all the time.
Did not enjoy eating until after used
kodol Dyspepsia Cure which has COM
Pletely cured me-Mrs. W. w. Saylor,
llilliard. Pa. No appetite, loss of
strength nervousness, headache, con
s.epa'ion, bad breath, sour risinge,
indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles are quickly cured by the use
of Kodol. kodohl represents the nat
'nral juices of digestion combined
with the greatest known tonic and
reconstructive properties. It cleanses
puritles and sweetens the stomach
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
TIC Deatl, of Mark antony.

Mark Antony gave the world for a
woman's love, but found himself so
poorly compensated by the exchange
that in desperation at the approach Of
Octavius and being informed that Cleo
patra was endeavoring to make terms
for herself by surrendering him he
stabbed himself with his dagger. Be
ing revived. he received the message
sent by Cleopatra that shs desired to
see him. He was carried to her place
Of refuge. Cleopatra and her maids
raised him by ropes TO the window OF
the tower where the fallen queen
found her last homo. He was lifted in
and died In her arms.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
any person or corporation.
The salve That Heals

without leaving q scar is DeWitt's
The name Witch Hazel is applied to
many salyes but DeWitt's Wttch Hazel
Salye is the only Witch Hazel Salve
made that contains the pure unsduiter
aled witch hazel. If any other Witch
Hazel Salve is offered you it is a count
ertsit. e. q. Dewitt invented Witch
Hazel Salye and DeWitts Witch Hazel
saIve is the best salve in the world for
cuts, burns. bruises, letter, or blind,
bleeding, itching and protruding piles,
sold by Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Bet HIS own Novel.

B. L. Earjeon was one Of the very
few writer's who set up work in type
without the medium OF manuscript.
When tho novelist first turned to fic-
ton he was editor and publisher Of the
Otago Times. which was printed at his
own offices at Dunedin, and many Of
the chapters OF his novel .tGrlf'' We're
transferred direct to type by the late
Mr.. Fnrjeon, who was ono Of tho most
rapid compositors Of his time. He was
firm believer in charms and attrib-
uted much OF his good fortune TO a New
Zealand greensboro which be wore for
many years on his watch chain. Lon.
don Tt-Bita
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
pecu,,ar,ties Of Fish.

There are two popular decisions
about ffsh-one that they cannot 1--we
out Of water and the other that they
can live in any pure water, the food
supply taking care Of itself. AS Q mat
ter Of fact, there are fish in Africa
which, having to exist in absolutely
dry rivers for portion of the year,
AVE developed lungs, while in many an
amateurs aquarium fish cannot live in
the water provided owing to lack of
food.-London Field.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
pupely Conventional.

Agatha" said her mother. II don't
like to hear q daughter of mine tell
even conventional lie. You know you
can't bear Aunt Becky, and yet when
she came the other day you said.
'Auntie, how glad am to see your"
s.That wasn't lie, mamma" answer
ed Agathn. 'srhat was an exclama-
tions Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

visitor-I hear must congratulate
you OH the engagement of your son.
What an extremely nice looking girl
she Is!
Mrs. Nolonger Brown Yes, and SO
well connected too. In fact. I've been
told that her ancestors were relations
Of the Spanish armada.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

'.I married for lub de fust time" said
Ebenezer Snow, "but dis time mar.
ries for money. an don't you forget 1" "
"Your bride elect has money. has
she?"
Eyes. sub. Dat girl has no less dan
$34.7S in de savin's bank. for she
showed me de book" = Detroit Free
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Why is An acquitted prisoner like a
gun? Because he has been charged.
taktn up and then let off.
spsnt More Than $1,000

8 w. w. Baker of PIainview, Neb..
writes: "My wife suffered from lung
Trouble for fifteen years. She tried q
humber OF doctors and spent over
$1,000 without relief. She became very
iaw and lost oil hope. A friend recon-
mended Foley's Honey and Tar and
thanks to this great remedyit save
ed her life. She enjoys better health
ihsn she has known in ten years. (" Re-
fnse MISREPRESENTATION s. Ward,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

81 understand old skinfint has got
religion"
cts possible"
"Do you really think so7'
"Well, II skinfllnt and religion have
come together at all think 1t is safe
to say that he has got religion. There
certainly is nothing to indicate that re-
ligion has got him" Chicago Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

Had Attnck OF PhrnIyhis.
Condemnation can't work on &C
count OF paralysis! Nonsense! You
look as strong as DO.
Tramp Well. ye see. boss. it's pa
raiysis Of do will dat I'm troubled wit.
Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

''rhey say you're making plenty Of
money in the stock market.s
'Yes; never fail"
Really You get straight tips, chr
mot much; sell Them Philadel.
phia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

Tho kicker usually does not make
much progress, Notwithstanding that
he puts his best foot forward. Boston
Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

Speaking Of imitation jewelry, a dia-
mond on the finger is worth a paste In
the ear.-Philadelphia Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
me sfpefs Mi,sor1ppe.

'.Mfsfothlnes never como singly, you
kn6w, Miss Prisctllh."
"Alhs," said the poor maiden, shak-
ing her head, "the single misfortune Is
tho worst Of allg'-New Yorker.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
Painless Opesatlon.

The old beau was trying 10 make
himself look youthful.
''He is dyeing for love-" they com
mented. Chicago Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
A Dozen Times A Night

Mr.. Owen Damn, of Benton Ferry,
W. va, writes; 81 have had kidney
7nd bladder trouble for years, and 1t be-
came SO bad that l was obliged to get
up at least q dozen times night. /
never received any permanent benefit
from my medicine until tried Foley,s
Kidney Cure. After using two bottles,
| am ."-Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
A euaan. Examination.

There Is no place quito as dry as that
wheue river used to be.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

!, OHEAP-Resldense Property in this city
Enquire Of Bronson b Carr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

When does farmer double up a
sheep without hurting it? When he
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28

No danger of consumption If yon use
foley's Honey ard Tar 10 cure that
ssuboorh congh.-Jenton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-28
CHAPTER VI
HIs sEcoNn WIND

his BECOND WIND.
I1N HE first weeks We're not pleas
i ant for the Pilot. He had
I6sSSSSI been beaten, and the sense OF
VSesSY failure damped his fine en-.
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Forsyth ST
Seconds make minutes, and minutes
make work for the secretary.


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glands, bumps and risings, burning,
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old rheumatism or foul catarrh. take
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b 1t kills
the poison in the blood: soon all sores,
erupti0ns heal, hard swellings subside,
aches and pains stop and perfect cure
is made of the worst cases of Blood
Poison,
For cancer, tumors, swellings, eating
sores, ugly ulcers, persistent pimples of
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B. B. B. composed of pure botanic i'm
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plete directions for home cure. Sample
free aud prepaid by writing Blood Balm
| Co. Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and
cal ADVICE also sent in sealed letter.
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offerings Mean Money Saving for You and Unprecedented Selling Here

penddy prepared for the big Spring getting
% displays department the we ever
~ Equal qualities have and can
merit bit increased patronage that want
be in this store I'll
making afford
interests the store which greatest efforts to
such
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More Riots

DistuI Dances of strikers are not near
~ as grave as an individual disorder of
the system. Overwork, loss of sleep,
nervous tension will be folio wed by Mt
ter Collapse, unless reliable remedy is
Immediately employed, There's moth
ing so ffioient to cure disorders of the
Liver and Kidneys as Electric bitters,
It's a wondeIfoul tonic, and effective
nervine and the greatest all around
medicine for run down systems. It is
pels Nervousness, rheumatism and
Neuralgia and expels Malaria germs.
Only SOC, and satisfaction guaranteed by
DR.. Ed. EIdridge, druggist.
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"a - TO II Ia
Bears the 1The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature "a &>NAzzezzM
FARM MACHINERY GIVEN AwAYg
Gala Day for Farmers at Americas,
FRIDAY AprII 10th.

Gala Day for Farmers at Americas,
Friday, April 10th.
On Friday, April 10th, 1908, SHEF-
FIELD HUNTINGTON co. will
have an OSBORNE DAY." and every
farmer is invited to be present. They
will display a full line of Osborne
Harvesting Machinery and Farm I'm
plemente, and have several experts on
hand to explain fully the superior mer-
it's of these machines. Every effort will
be made to make the day pleasant as
we'll as profitable to visiting farmers.
In the first place nearly every farmer
within radius of thirty miles will be
present, and there will be speeches
and short talks by the best talent,
Also beginning at II o'clock there
will be a grand drawing at which will
be given away one Osborne Disc Har-
row, one SO Tooth Peg Harrow, and
one Osborne Cultivator.
Numbered tickets of admission will
be issued and farmers not receiving
tickets by mail can get one free of
charge by calling at Sheffield Hunt
ington Co.'S. Store. Remember the
day, Friday. April 10th, 1908.
% cod ct WIT
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Mems NegIigee Shirts at $3.50.

Some new shirts that particular
men will like, have just come in. The
material is soft, fine CheviOt of the
best quality in a great variety of new
patterns, full of character and smart
ness. And these shirts are easy and
comfortable to wear-ought to be
the best shirt making is in them at
every point. Practically custom made
shirts at d moderate price, S1.5O
Men who wear soft shirts at bust
ness all the year round, as so many
do, will like these.
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READ IT THROUGH,
'TwouId Spoil This Story to Tell It In
The Headlines.

To use an eighteenth century phrase,
this is an "o'er true tale" Having
happened in small Virginia town in
the winter of 1902, it is story very
much of the present. Up to a short
time ago Mrs, John E. Harmon, of
Melfa Station, Va. had no personal
knowledge of the rare curative proper
ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
'Last January" she says, "my baby
took a dreadful cold and at one time [
feared she would have pneumonia, but
one of my neighbors told me how this
remedy had cured her little boy and I
began giving it to my baby at once and
it soon cured her. I heartily thank the
manufacturers of Ohamberlain's Cough
Remedy for placing great cure with
in my reach. I cannot recommend it
too highly or say too much in It's favor.
[ hope all who read this will try it and
be convinced as I was. For sale by all
druggists,
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INTEREST ON BONDS PAYABLE
Americus Will Thus Protect Her Sc
curities.

Amercus Will Thus Protect Her Sc
curities.
The city will pay out tomorrow Or
the day following quite q goodly sum
as interest on what remains of her
bonded indebtedness. This amounts
to about $85, 900, and the interest due
at PRESENTS about So, 700. These bonds
were issued, some of them more than q
dozen years ago, for waterworks and
sewerage systems, and general i'm
provements. Bonds to the amount of
$4,000 are paid off and retired annually,
and in this way the entire debt is mad g
light upon the taxpayers The interest
money required is all in hand, and
Treasurer Hawkes. is authorized to
make the required payments this week.
Few cities have such a small bonded
Indebtedness as has Americas, while
her public utilities, for which this debt
was incurred, are among the best IN tie
state.