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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

tnls recital. Have you really believed
i'll me? But why not? l have always
believed in you, and my oniy doubt of
Don was based upon the knowledge
that myself was the thinnest of vain
decisions. Donald, dearest, l never
dared to tell you.
Dear old Uncle John, uncle in gener-
al to all of us and best of benefactors,
can you ever forgive me? l can't tell
you all; can't speak ill of my aunt,
and indeed she was driven to it; but
when 1 first began to help her with
those mysteries thought her most
wonderful psychic and that the only
deception was in making the revela-
( tons through me. Why, she had cor
respondents all over The country. did
not know it till after her death. There
was Il perfect network of fraud. These
people wrote TO each other. They gath
cred the complete family history of ev-
cry Investigator and-and crank. You'd
be amazed at the things that my aunt
knew-things that We're all done in an
orderly record among her papers.
81 did not know this till after her
death, and of course 1 had no suspi-
cion that she was taking money for
her exhibitions, that she lived upon
Them 1t was among her letters that
found your name and Mr.. Hackett's
and the fact that you We're trying to
find a Mr.. Donald Donaldson, whose
name you had not yet learned. That
letter came after my aunt's death.
"And was desperate, Mr.. Harring-
ton. 1 did not know which way to
turn. When you mentioned teachers
work to me, was insane with fear
that you would not choose me, and So
and so played that awful trick
The tears were streaming down the
dear face that have loved so tenderly
for so many years. She is the child Of
my soul. 1 took her into my arms and
kissed her upon the brow.
1.-THE facts seem to be-" said Donald
son, looking very queer, "that your
experiment in heredity has succeeded
beyond the widest dreams. You have
brought together two persons having a
peculiar and wretched gift of decep-.
ton, though one of them is the most
honest, open hearted woman in the
world and the other man who has
done no great harm. Each of them, in
crisis which seemed all important,
yielded to a certain temptation-the
very same in each instance To them
was born Il son who was brought to
face similar situation, with a result
that must be called inevitable. But at
heart" he added, 1.-THE boy is pure gold,
as his mother is, and am proud of
him.
He looked around deflantly, as if
there had been some one to deny the
justice of his claim.
Hes the finest boy that ever lived"
said l. And then, with an old mans
persistence in a long cherished opinion:
And, moreover, there's tremendous
lot i'll this matter that none of you
has explained. believe, upon my
soul, that you are psychics. all of your!
THE END
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Not Unreasonable.

There lives in Massachusetts town
q young woman whose courtesy never
deserts her, even in the most trying
moments. Not long ago she stood
swaying back and forth. holding to a
strap in Il crowded electric car on
rainy day.
A young man who stood next her had
a dripping umbrella, with which he
emphasized his remarks to a friend.
AS he pounded it down on the floor of
the car an expression of anxiety gradu-
ally deepened on the young woman's
face, and at last when the umbrella
had become quiet for moment she
spoke.
81 beg your pardon" she said in
clear, calm tone. 81 am sorry to trou-
BILE you, but could you kindly change
your umbrella to my other foot for a
moment SO that may empty the water
out of my rubber shoe in which the
umbrella is now fastened?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
A sills.vorm of the Sen.

Silk Is obtained from the shellfish
known as the pima, which is found in
the Mediterranean. This shellfish has
the power of spinning a viscid silk
which in Sicily is made into a regular
and very handsome fabric. The silk is
spun by the shellfish in the first in
stance for the purpose of attaching it
self to the rocks. 1t is able to guide the
delicate tilaments to the proper place
and there glue them fast, and if they
are cut away it can reproduce them
The material when gathered (Which is
done at low tide is washed in soap and
water, dried, Strengthened and carded
one pound Of the coarse filament yield
ing about three ounces of fine thread,
which, when spun, is a lovely bur-
nished golden brown color.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
THE END.
Wanted n Dog.

Fair Customer live in the suburbs,
and want u good house dog. Dealer
Yes, mum. "But of course don't want
one that will keep us awake all night
barking at nothing" mo, num-" "He
must be big and strong and fierce, you
know" Eyes, num-" yet as gentle
as a lamb with us, you know" Eyes,
num-" "And he must pounce on every
tramp that comes along and drive him
off," yes. num-" But he mustn't
Interfere with any poor but honest man
looking for work." mo, num-" 'If
a burglar comes proving about ut
night the dog should make mincemeat
of him in an Instant Eyes, num-"
"And Of course he mustn't molest peo-
pie who come hurrying in at all hours
of the night to call my husband. He's
a doctor, you know" mo, mum. 1.
see what you want. You want thought
reader dog" eyes, suppose SO. Can you
send me one" every sorry, mum, but
Pm just out of that nd."-Scottish
American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Saved.

The traveller in Ireland will do well,
when he engages jaunting car, to
make sure Of the step to which in
mounting he must trust his weight.
The carman does not help him to
mount.
A gentleman once said to the driver
he had engaged:
Pm afraid that step is loose"
The man took hold Of it and shook 1t.
"Ah, sure" said he "it's too sthrong,
1t is! What are We afraid Oft"
AT that instant it came of in his
hand.
But he turned to his fare with the
sunniest of smiles. "Well, sure" said
he, "didn't save yer honor from a
broken leg?' .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
The Constitution In Practice.

The theory of the constitution is that
the three departments of the govern
ment--the legislative, the executive and
the judiciary-are independent of one
another. In practice the government
is not carried on in harmony with this
theory. The system of checks and bal
ances does not operate as it's inventors
intended. The president was to have
had the power of selecting his subordi-
mates; the senate, through the exercise
Of the power Of confirmation, was to
prevent the appointment Of unworthy
men, especially of men who might con-
nive with the president to usurp pow
er. In practice most of the presidents
subordinates are forced upon him. He
usually selects after consultation with
senator, who stands for the whole
senate, for he has its power behind
him through a custom which has grown
to be rule of conduct, known as the
courtesy of the enate."-Century.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Settling n Bill.

When Andrew Jackson lived at Sails
bury, N. c., he once attended court at
Rockford, then the county seat of Sur
~, and left without paying his bill,
which was duly charged up against
him on the hotel register, which seems
to have been the hotel ledger at that
time, and so stood for many years.
When the news of the victory Of the
Sth Of January, 1916, was received in
this then remote section the old land
lord turned back the leaves of the reg
lister, took his pen and wrote under the
account against Andrew Jackson, set
tied in full by the battle of New Or
leans"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Fruit seeds ana Appendicitis.

"Many very intelligent people are
deferred from swallowing the seeds of
berries, grapes and other fruits lest the
Judgment of these small bits of indiges-
tibleness may induce that dreadful ac-
cident appendicitis" says the Dietetic
Gazette.
"This fear is utterly .baseless since
the healthy appendix is protected by
a valvular arrangement which pre-
vents even the smallest seeds from en-
tering it. 1t is only after Inflammation
has already destroyed Its normal pro-
lection that any foreign substance can
gain access to 1t.
ITO feel compelled to eschew all
seedy berries and fruits is to seriously
curtail ones dietary, and it is entirely
unnecessary. In fact, the free and con-
slant use of ripe berries and fruits Of
all kinds is one Of the best preyentives
of this dangerous disease"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
REELFooT LAKE.
Its Great sunkcn Forest aud tn
Game With Which II AhOunAa

It's Great sunkcn Forest aud the
Game With Which 1t Abounds.
Mississippi river shooting is varied
with trips to the sunken lands, which
begin near Hickman, KY, and extend
south several hundred miles on both
sides Of the river. This territory was
covered with a dense forest Of large
trees before the land was submerged
by the earthquake of 1911. On the
Tennessee side Reeltoot lake, eighty
miles long, was formed. Reelfoot lake
is only three miles from the river at
Upper Slough Landing and the same
distance at Tiptonville, Tenn. The
dense forest is still standing. The
limbs and bark have rotted and
dropped off years ago, leaving the
bleached trunks standing like marble
columns in water sixty feet deep, so
close together that 1t is difficult to move
a skiff among them. Some have rotted
off at the water level, and others are
hollow, making good blinds. The flight
Of wild fowl on Reelfoot lake is beyond
the comprehension Of the average
sportsman. There are ducks, geese,
cormQrants. called water turkeys;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
A Sweet Breath

is q never failing sign of healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is out of order. There is no
remedy in the world equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary s. Crick, of White Plains,
KY, writes: 81 have been a dyspeptic
for years-tried all kinds of remedies
but continued to grow worse. BY the
use of Kodol | began to improve at once,
ana after taking few bottles am fully
restored in weight, health and strength
and can eat whatever l like. Kodol
digests what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
curio.ltie. Of Etymo,oe,.

1t is extraordinary how words for
the same thing differ in even SO small
a country us England. Take left
handed" for example. In Gloucester
shire such person is described as
"scrammy," in Staffordshire he be-
comes "craggy," the phrase for left
handed Yorkshireman is "gawkrodger'
or "callick handed" and in the next
county, Durham, he is "cuddy paw
London Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
GOOD for Children

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives immedi
ate relief in all cases of Cough. Group
and LaGrippe because it does not pass
Immediately into the stomach, but
take effect right at the seat of the trou-
BILE. 1t draws out the Inflammation,
heals and soothes and cures permanent
ly by enabling the lungs to contribute
pure life.giving and life sustaining
oxygen to the blood and tissues. Smith
Bros,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

stand 1t. Indeed cannot! cannot
work with him any longerr he declared
with some agitation, referring to his
assistant.
whats the truoble?"
"He whistles and he throws stones ut
BIRDS was the indignant rejoinder.
Thereafter he pursued his geological
labors unassisted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
The widower.

"a widower," remarked the elderly
female, always reminds me of a
baby"
"How's that3" queried the young girl.
During the first six months he cries
good deal, the next six months he be-
gins to take notice, and the odds are
against his getting safely through his
second summer" Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Due Notice 10 Served

Due notice is hereby served on the
public generally that DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is the only salve on the
market that is made from the pure, un.
adulterated witch hazel. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye has cured thousands
of cases Of piles that would
not yield to any other treatment, and
this fact has brought out many worth
less counterfeits. Those persons who
get the genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve are never disappointed, because
1t cures. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Artistic Education.

Artistic education, whether by the
direct teaching which develops the
power Of creation or by the indirect in
fiuence of surroundings, which improve
the taste and ennoble life, is not lux
ury and should never be SO regarded.
Luxury pampers the body, art glad
dens the soul; luxury seeks for dainty
food and soft raiment, art seeks for
the beauty which ennobles the mind
and uplifts the heart; luxury weakens
the powers; art, on the other hand,
strengthens them; luxury debases the
ideals Of life, art inspires and exalts
them,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Had Good Reason to worry.

They are telling this story Of the pas
tor of metropolitan church who has
made study of palmistry and kindred
subjects:
A woman came to him and begged
that he read her hand. She was a
spinster, and an interesting network
of lines had spread over her palm with
the years. The minister decided to
give her bit of advice.
"You should never think of marriage"
he said.
81 don't" replied the spinster prompt
~; 81 worry about it."-New York
Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Found n difference.

The Irrepressible Child-Ma, is there
any difference between level and fat?
His Mother-No, dear.
The 1. Citizen why did pa get an
CRY when Mr.. Jones said he was fiat
head and then feel good when he heard
that Mr.. Smith said he was level head
ed?-Columbia Jester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Could Not stand 1t,

A life of the poet james Gates Per-
cival contains some personal incidents
that show the character of the man.
Among them is this:
When he was made state geologist
of Wisconsin, a young man was ap-
pointed to assist him. One day the
eeologist entered the governors office
state Of excitement. II cannot
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

cranes, water hens ana snipe. They
all keep up a chatter which makes the
sunken forest ring. From the tops of
the trees eagles, hawks and owls con-
tribute piercing screeches to the con-
tnuous din.-Outin..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
After LaGrippe-Whatp

Usually hacking cough and gener-
al feeling of weakness, often leading to
fatal results after the patient is suppos-
ed to have passed the danger point
Foley's Honey and tar is guaranteed to
cure the grippe cough" and make you
strong and well. 1t never fails to stop
q cough If taken in time. Take no sub
stitutes. Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

Mrs. Parke-iour husband has been
very Ill, hasn't hef
Mrs. Lane-I never saw him so i'll.
Why, for two weeks he never spoke a
cross word to me.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

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, 1903-04-08
Quick Change Artist.

Maria" began Mr.. stubb, "last night
l played poker, and
played pokerw interrupted Mrs.
stubb. How dare you spend your
money gambling, STRIP
"As 1 was saying, played poker and
won enough to buy YOU
You did? Oh, John, you are so good!
l knew those sharps could not get the
best Of you"
"And Just as was about to quit l
dropped it all and fifty more
lyon brute! To think should have
married a gambler!''- Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
A Request.

Mistress Didn't you hear me ring be-
fore?
Alaid-1 kind of thought did ma'am,
but wasn't sure.
Mistress : Well, next time, please,
give me the benefit of the doubt.-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
Illinois Central
EXCURSION RATES,

Excursion tickets will be sold by the Illinois
Central. to the points, and at rates. as follows
Fare and one-third on Certificate Plan,
6 sSax CITY ASr ,s7 Iowa State Medical
:, Sioux City, Ia Meeting Iowa State Dental
Society. May 81.
Sioux City, Iowa,-Grand Lodge A. D. U. w.
and Degree Of Honor of Iowa, May 1914.
:, Washington, d. C.-Congress of American
physicians and Surgeons. May 1914.
New ,sw. Orleans; La..-Annual Convention Inter-
10. -
Storm Lake, Iowa Iowa Woman's Home
Missionary Society. May 27-2s.
Open Rate of one and one-t third Fare.
Des Moines, Ia.-Annual Convention, Iowa
state sabbath School Association, June 1918.
OPEN RATE OF ONE FARE PLUS $500
Home,seekers' Excursions. West, South South.
east and South. west. April z and 81, Nav and
10, June 2 and 10.
One Fare.
New Orleans, Ia,-Meeting National Manu-
lecturers Assn, April 1917.
New Orleans, La.,-AnnuaI Meeting American
Medical Assn May 5-S.
Cedar Rapids: La. State G. A. r. Eucamp-
ment, May 1921.
LESS THAN ONE FARE.
One Way. Second-class, Colonists' Rates to
points in the South. Southeast aud Southwest,
at a rate of one.half of the hrst-class one way
rates, plus $500. ticket on sale April and 81.
One Way, Second-cass. Coonists' Rates to
california aud points West and North west, on
sale daily until and including April 3Oth.
Tor , particulars as to dates of sale. rates. etc.
address, the undersigned.
]. F. MERRY Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent,
Dubuque. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

A melon patch in cornteld will
sometimes neutralize the work of the
local Sunday school,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
A Lesson IN Health.

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health Is impossible. Foley's Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys and
vii! positively cure all form of kidney
and bladder disease. 1t strengthens the
whole system. Sold by Denton q Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

For liver troubles and constipation
There's nothing better in creation
Than Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills.
They always effect cure and save
doctor bills.
Little Early Risers are different from
all other pills. They do not weaken the
system, but act as tonic to the tissues
by arousing the secretions and restoring
the full performance of its functions
naturally. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

A recent report shows that 1859
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, 1903-04-08
Very Low Rates

Very Low Rates.
To points in Montana, Idaho, Wash
ingt0n, Oregon, British Columbia, Utah
and Colorado, IN effect daily from Feb.
18th to April Both, via Chicago Great
Western Ry. Write to j. p. Elmer, G.P
A., Chicago, for full particulars.
5-13w.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

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, 1903-04-08

In France it is illegal to catch frogs
at night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

Meat originally meant any kind of
food.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08
CHAPTER XIX.

A LESSON IN IIEREDITY.
z AYHEN we. came up to my
"" grounds, we found Dorothy
Wv by the gate with Amy Kel-
vim. Donald shuddered- at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-08

The banking business of the public il respect.
auny souclled, and we assure all our customers
1sesy consistent with good busi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-14
Our Motto, "Onward."

The regular meeting of the Togus Tenn
perancc Union was held Tuesday evening
in its usual form with the president, Mrs
Towlc in the chair. and with the usual
exercises, consisting of singing by the au-
dicnce, reading the Scripture and prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. Tucker of Bangor, who
was one of the guests of the evening and
who gave an eloquent address on temper
ancc. There were also present Mr.. and
Mrs Patrick Hayes of Chelsea, Mrs
Hayes giving fine solo and Mr.. Hayes
giving a good address Bro. Taylor ron
dered the good old song, THE Moss Gov
cred Bucket. Com. Sewell then illustrat-
ed the two glasses. one wine. the othog
water. All these were given q hearty ova
ton. Remarks were made by Bro. Sylv"s-
ter and Marshall. after which a rising
vote of thanks was given for all helping
to make the evening Il success.
Another name was added to the rolls.
After a hearty Misunderstanding the meeting
adjourned till Tuesday evening. May 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-14
FoRESTERS HIGH COURT
Elects J. J. Kennedy of Lewiston Grand
Chief Ranger for the Year.

Lewiston, Me, May 13.-Twenty-four
delegates from the Maine Court of For
estcrs met in Lewiston, today, in annual
convention. The forenoon session COM
menced at 10 A. NJ, for annual report OF
Chief Ranger O'Neill of Portland. and
other officers, all of them showing a largt
growth of the order in Maine the past
year.
These officers were elected: G. c. r., j
j. Kennedy, Lewiston; g. S. c. r., John
Cormier, Augusta; grand secretary John
T.. Cunningham, Gardiner; grand treasur-
CT, J. G. Mccarthy, Portland; G. r. Sec,
j. f. Donovan. Lewiston; grand S. w, j.
II. Gregore Augusta grand j. W., j. j.
Coughlin, Lewiston; grand S. B., Il. j.
Murphy. Bath; grand j. b., J. Lavine
brunswick; trustee for three years. James
Doherty, Bangor; for two years, John S.
Graham. Westbrook; one year. Thomas
Cook, Lewiston; supreme representative
to the supreme convention to be held in
Providence in Augusta, George +. Nc
Mum, Bangor; James A. O'Neil, Port
land; alternates, =. ID. Welsh, Westbrook
Warren e. Riker Lewiston.
The officers We're installed by Dep S. c.
r. VIM. OBrien, Gardiner assisted by
George f. McMunn of Bangor, as herald
The Grand Court then presented to retir-
ing Grand Chief Ranger O'NeiI an elegant
watch chain and charm, emblematic of the
order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-14
THE GREAT AMERICAN DISEASE
Nervous Strain of Modern Life Makes
Most of Us DyspePtics.

the hustle and hustle of modern life;
the constant straining to gather in the
almighty dollar and salt it down Tor ~
ture use cause many people 10 forget thtt
able.
Constant mental strain and hard work
comolned with hastily eaten, poorly
cooked meals Of indigestible materlal VIII
finally make Il dyspeptic of the strongest
man--onc who in his boyhood could eat
boards and nails as the saying IS.
Inc rational cure for dyspepsia ana IN
digestion is to eat temperately ana SLOW
and rich pastres) chew your food thor
oughly before swallowing and after. each
meal take one or two of Dr harrison :
PerlSlalsic lozeneoS, and Il conlplrle ana
permanent cure will soon be eflectca.
These peristalticS" are not expensive.
Can be bought of most druggists Tor q
and % cents n box, or can be had from
the maker, f. Harrison Allison, cam
bridgeport, Mass, by sending name. ad-
dress and price
The following is an example of the good
these Or. Harrisons PeriStaltlc LoZehSes
will DO:
Il have received great benefit from the
use or Or liarriSon's PeriStaltic l.oZen,
seS IN dyspepsia, which l Rave suffered
for several months past. When | began
my strength was Frustrated; but by the
use OF one InX | feel nearly cured, ana
recommend them to all suffering lhdlSes-
ton or coStiVenesS
DAVID BURBANK. JR.,
''Worccstcr, Mass
Also excellent for the bowels.
In use Tor over seventy years.