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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-09

Alice must have been most |
unsatisfactory.
I'VE returned by mOonlig ut,
so tired that we went to our
rooms without seeing any one,
if, indeed, any one was up at
that hour. BY and BY don't
know how long we had slept
frightened voice called Stella
who had shared my room, aud
soon we all knew that gentle,
tired Mrs. Morton was alarm
ingIy ill. At sunrise she was
gone, withouthearing the voices
SD full of love aud sorrow.
Girls. | can't describe Stella's
grief; she placed her own deli
cate white hands beside the
thin, toll stained dead one, and
said; See, Louise, at what
cost mine is So fair; aud | have
been vain of my white hands.
She kissed the cold fingers
again and again.
One day l found Stella at
her mothers work table, hold
ing up some unfinished piece,
evidently lett in haste. Louise
she said, mother asked me TO
do tbs, and really meant to;
OH, why didn't | do it at once"
you can't understand what
an impre ssion all this made up.
on me, and when, a few days
later, l was called home by the
failing OF my own mother, the
feeling was intensified. Mother
was very i'll, and as hope grew
fainter, my distress was hardly
less than Stella's. One night
when my sister and l were too
anxious to sleep, | told her
bout Stella, and We then
pledged ourselves to lake from
mother every possible Care and
to make our home our first ob.
ject. TO make the promise
more binding and real, we ex-
changed rings. Mothers illness
made it seem more natural and
easy at first and everything
moved on so smoothly that Il
really think she regained her
health more quickly. All the
mending a md sewing was done
promptly under her direction,
and we always silenced her by
saying we liked to do it, She
seldom knows what is prepared
for tea or breakfast; we begged
her not to Inquire, for we know
that she enjoys little surprises.
Last summer | visited Stel.
la again. She is the light of
the home. Only for the discip.
line [ passed through could l
und erstand how she was able to
acco mplish so much. Once when
| expressed something of this
10 her, her eyes filled with
tears as she asked: DO you
SUI ppose she can see us-then
she knows what am trying to
do?' Her hands were not fair
and delicate, but | thought they
were beautiful. Why, girls,
never see a pretty hand now
Mtthout wondering whether it
has right to be fair and white.
S 20 am going home to help
mother; shall be happy, be-
cause 1 know it's my duty
AS Louise finished speaking,
the retiring bell sounded. Not
a word was spoken, but the kiss
W hich each bestowed upon the
flushed face of the earnest
speaker told of the impression
| her words had mao q Those
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-09
Cheap Colorado Summer Rates.

Commencing June lst the Burlisg-
ton Route makes remarkably cheap
round trip summer rates to Colorado
and Utah resort5-Denver Colorado
Springs, Pueblo, Glenwood Springs,
Salt Lake City rhe daily rate is
about half rate, except FROM July LIST
to 10th, when it is even less than half
rate.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-09
Cheap TO Minnesota Resorts

Daily, commencing June LIST. only
one fare plus 50 for the round trip to
st. Paul, Minneapolis. and all the
beautiful Minnesota localities.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-09

your clothes look yellow? Maple
City Soap washes them snow white.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-09
Cheap to California

Ju'y l-t to 10th, only $3.50 from
st. Loai,' $50 from the Missouri
River to California and return and
from August Isl to l4th still less rates
of $37. 80 from st. Lonis and $4j from
Missouri River. Only $ll additional
in August for return via Puget Sound
and northern routes through Billings
Or st. Paul.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-09
MONEY TO LOAN AT

5, 5 II aud Q per cent. Interest
on good Missouri farms, with partial payment
privileges at any interest pay day, Rate OF
interest regulated according to value of Sc
eurity offered,
We also loan money on desirable city proper
ty at reasonable rates, and furnish abstracts,
sell farms, city property and merchandise,
write deeds, mortgages leases, wills and con-
tracts and insure PROPERTY against fire and
ternadoes in the Oldest and best companies in
the world.
We are financially responsible, as any bank
or business man or firm in M onroe City can tell
YOU. Come and see us. and we will treat you
right,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
A nn,h ut rinI..

To take q bath ut Ti1iis is In cou! /.
wonderful experience. Abundant
springs Of water. strongly impregmted
with sulphureted hydrogen, supply the
building, and In its vaulted chambers,
far below the street. there is no sound
but the splash of the fountain and the
rolling echo Of ones own voice. Henry
Norman gives description of the
masseur who presides over the bath
and makes Its most eccentric feature
HE is Persian, who speaks but a
word or two of Russian His head is
shaved. rag is twisted round his
waist. and his feet are dyed orange.
First he rubs you, and then sudden
ly, as you lie face downward on the
marble slab, he is upon your back, his
feet dug into your spine, his hands
grasping your shoulders, to increase
the pressure. Slowly, with sllillful ap-
probation of every muscle, his feet
grind up and down your back They
encircle your neck. They are on your
head.
'.Then he vaults lightly off, and in n
moment from linen bag filled with
soap he has squeezed clouds of per-
fumed bubbles, and you are hidden in
them from head to foot as completely
as If you had fallen into snowdrlft.
You are not absolutely bruised, but
you are clean"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
sxeetne.. Th.t n.x., pn,,..

OssuSNAASee seeS ssWNAu1 = sstb9s
During sleepless night the y!zier
Mui5eduddin Kumija dispatched his
slave. Bedruddtn Etas, to bring him
sweets. The slave procured copper
kettle heaped with many kinds Of
fruits and sweets. and Mujjeduddin be-
gan to eat.
You relish them, my MASTERY" asked
the slave.
The yizter shrugged his shoulders.
"These fruits are sweet-for the mo-
ment," he said, "but show me fruit
the sweetness of which will endure
even unto the judgment day."
"Such fruits there are, my MASTER"
cried the slave and FASTENED toward
the Mesched Husa, where he awoke
the starving orphans In the house of
Alvin and led them forth and into the
room of his master. Overjoyed, the
famished children devonred the fruits.
Look. oh, my MASTER" said the
slave. Here you see fruits the sweet
ness of which endures unto the judg-
ment day.s-New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
THE NEW YORK WORLD.
Thrlce.a-Week Edition.
Read wherever tho English Language
IL Spoken.

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ID Spoken.
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and wherever there are people who can
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The subscriber, for only one doller q
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The Thrice-R-week World is abso-
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san bias is never allowed to affect ite
news columns, and democrat and repub,
lican alike caR obtain In It's pages truth.
full accounts of all the great.lpolitical
campaigns.
In addition to all the news, the
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and this pays for 158 papers. We offel
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

Fifty years ago the man who wore
nustache was as rare as the man
with none five years ago. The Horace
Greeley whisker and hirsute ap-
pendage on the upper lip were alike.
freaks. One signifed rural person
age from way back and the other a
foreigner unworthy of trust. Since
then we have seen the rise Of the
mustache; its falls has begun, Five
years ago, in every group of twenty
men not more than one or two un-
shaven persons would be seen A
dozen wore the mustache alone, with
three to FIVE wearers of full boards.
Now there is quite difference. The
unconscious tendency Of facial trim
mings is clearly towards smooth
faces. As to top knots the fashion
shows no change. Bald heads con-
tinue to be the prevailing style
after fifty. Decorah Republican,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

Mother Jones" and her band Of
striking textile workers from Phila-
5delphia called at the presidents busi-
ness office at Oyster Bay last week
and requested an interview for the
purpose of stating their grievances,
but were politely. turned down by
the presidents representative. That
was proper, for, although he once in
terceded in a strike which affected
the whole country, it is not expected
that the chief executive of this ma
ton is going to set himself up as
mediator in every difficulty between
labor and capital. But would he
have turned down similar COM
mittee from the employers represent
ing themselves as the head of the
great textile interests of Philadel-
phia? When one remembers the
repeated assertion that there are no
classes in this country, this becomes
at once pertinent question.
Nashua Reporter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
Betrotha, customs.

The Scandinavian bridegroom pre-
sents to his betrothed a prayer book
and many other gifts, which usually In
clude q goose. She In turn gives him,
especially in Sweden, shirt, and this
he invariably wears on his wedding
day. Afterward he puts It away, and
under no circumstances will he wear
1t again while alive. But he wears it
in mis- grave, and there are swedes
who earnestly believe not only in the
resurrection Of the body. but IN the
var4tahie resurrection Of the betrottal
shirts OF such husbands as have never
broken any Of their marriage VOWS.
The Swedish wtdower must destroy on
the eve Of his second marriage the
bridal shirt which his first wife gave
him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
Why Went to the Foot.
Ellis Parker BUTLER, In Fra X Leslie's Popu
lar Monthly for May.

Was ever maiden so worried?
I'll admit am partial to Jim, y
For Jimmie has promised to wed me
When Pm old enough to wed him;
But then love teacher, too. dearly,
She's always SO lovely to me. =.
And she's pretty and kind and saeet-temperet,
Aud gentle as gentle can be. S
wouldn't for worlds hnrt Jim's feelings.
For he never would II Z. mo again
But there WAS my dearest. swet I teacher,
And I'D die II my words gave her pain.
Two plus two equals wIiat?" was tho problem.
And know teacher Thought II made -four
But Jimmie said "six" and maintained 1t
As long as he stood on the iioor.
And saw must SOM choose between them,
For lwas the next In lie
Should l side with my teacher or Jimmie?
What sad situation WIS mine?
And just as my heart with thar problem
OF friendship was sor, ly yeXed
WIS called oil to answer the other,
Z For teacher had said, SHARPLY. "Next!" 80.
1t was then that the brilliant thought struck me.
That by compromise could contrive
To hurt neither teacher nor Jimmie,
And that's how came tosay .'iiye,"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
10 Bo,l water w,thou. a Kett,e.

no Boil Water Without a Kettle.
F my wife and l." says travelling
man. "were once in hotel where we
couldn't get any boiling water. After
we had discussed the situation my
wife asked me II had an envelope in
my satchel. got one out, when she
told me to flll it with water and hold
1t over the gas Jet. hesitated. but
finally did 1t and expected to see the
envelope blaze up every minute. But
1t didn't blaze. The envelope took on q
little SCOT, but that was all. The water
boiled in time, and the envelope was as
good as ever when the experiment was
at an end. don't know the chemistry
Of the process. but try 1t yourself and
see If 1t will not work"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
Animal. In Fixa.

When Cyprus was the center of the
copper industry. 1t is asserted that .
four footed animal with wings lived in
the hottest furnaces among the fire and
furthermore that It would die instantly
upon being removed from Its natural
element, the flames. The salamandef
Of old was Also creature which did
not dread the fire. Some say that It
could eat FIRE and spit flames, others
that It's breath would ignite all combus-
tibles. Pliny says. This animal is 30
intensely cold as to extnguish fire by
Its contact in the same way that ice
hrkhN
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

An old English solicitor used to say
a mans requirements for going to law
were ten In number, and he summed
them up as follows: First, plenty Of
money; secondly, plenty Of patience;
thirdly, good case; fourthly. good
solicitor; flfthly, plenty Of money;
sixthly, good counsel; seventhly, a
good Witness; eighthly, good Jury
ninthly, a good judge; tenthly. plenty
Of money.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

The most benevolent and altruis-
tic efforts of men are 700 often taken
advantage of by the INSCRIPTIONS
and indolent. The great fraternal
orders Of the world are in constant
combat with those who would In
fringe upon their charity and turn
brotherls. loving kindness to their
own disreputable purposes. The
Office Of Grand Secretary Parvin at
the Masonic Library was yesterday
in receipto Of communication from the
lodge at Central City, stating that
one +. A. Lyon, alias George G.
Collins, has made request to that
body for Masonic charity. He refer
red to lodge at Lexington, KY, as
his home lodge. This lodge was re-
ferred to by the Central City breth-
rem and in return there comes a
printed circularfr from Devotion Lodge
No. l6O, Of Lexington, stating that
f. A. Lyon is a rank impostor, and
stating farther that for twenty years
he has been imposing upon the craft
in different parts 0 the United
States. The circular states that that
lodge has written hundreds of letters
in endeavoring to expose this rascal
and protect Masons who might ex-
tend aid to him.
He is the most persistent and
dangerous scoundrel, says the cir
cular, I'VE have ever heard Of, and
no word we could say would half
express the baseness of this gigantic
fraud. !"
1t seems that the fellow works by
states taking each in turn and he is
now evidently doing Iowa. His pro
per place is the penitentiary and the
lodges and Masons of Iowa will be
doing good service if they aid in
placing him there. Cedar Rapids
Republican.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

w II. Dunlap, replying in the
Keokuk Constitution Democrat to
an article attacking the celebrated
Indian Chief, Black Hawk, says:
Il notice in your issue Of the
Both. clipping from the Burlington
Post in reference to the character of
the noted Indian chief Black Hawk,
in which he describes this noted
Indian as fend incarl1ate, and
proceeds to describe his acts of
cruelty, of which he fails to furnish
any evidence.
I The writer had the pleasure of
an acquaintance with Black Hawk
in his early manhood, having been
associated with the Sac and Fox
tribe in a clerical capacity, with one
of the traders, and can speak from
personal knowledge Of their char
acter and habits, and can bear testi-
mony to their general friendliness
and loyalty to those who are their
friends.
"After the so-called Black Hawk
war, for the whites commenced it,
Black Hawk came to Iowa and set
tied on. Sugar creek, between this
city and Ft. Madison, where he
tlived until 1910, when he removed
to the reservation near Iowayille, in
Van Buren, county, where he died in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
Business Opportunities For Ail.

Business Opportunities For All.
Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best sgri-
cultural section Of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and busl-
ness men successfnl. We have q demand
for competent men, with the necessary
capital, for all branches of business.
Some special opportunities fer creamery
men and millers. Good locations fol
general merchandise, hard ware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbpyers. Cores.
pondence solicited. Write Tor Maps and
Maple Leaflets, W. T. Reed, Industrial
Agent, 64 Enticott Building, st. Paul
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

! 'pa," sud Johnny, who is persist
ent knowledge seeker. what is law
giver?" :.
There isn't any such thing, Johnny :
replied the old gentleman, who had
been involved IN considerable litigation
h his dme.
sBut this book says that somebody
was great lawgiyer." persisted the
youngster.
'Then it's q mistake" re1oined his
father. Law Is never given; It's no
titled in very small quantities at very
high figures"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
B.aly D.hi.d Tin,o

Charley. dear.. said young Mrs. Tor
ktns, "isn't 1t a pity that the morning
newspapers are so much behind time r
'.In what respectY'
..Why. they never print the name OF
the winner of a horse race until the
next day. when 1t Is too late to bet"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

"some people," said the caller with
slight sneer. ''seem to think that
signing checks is the most important
thing in life"
II know It." rejoined Senator Sor-
ghum, "and it's mistake, my boy; a
sad mistake. Getting the money in
bank in the first place is what counts"
Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

The shah of Persia, whohasrecent-
ly been doing" Europe, appeared
quite skeptical when told that
European rulers were invariably the
hardest worked people in their res
pective kingdoms. All no. no,
gravely replied his majesty, "the EN-
perors and kings Of Europe have nc
anxiety, no responsibility. Their
majesties are only allowed one wife
each
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
Asreed ON one Point,

'But am so unworthy. darling"
he murmured as he held the dear
GIRLS hand in his.
"Oh, George" she sighed. III you and
papa agreed on every other point as
you DO on that how happy we could
ber'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
superstitiou..

"what! Did you let the examinations
so by again, Carl?"
"I'll tell you, father. On the way to
the college l met an old woman, and
then l turned back again. -Fliegendo
Blatter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

AE.PeTERsoN.
nEADER IN Groceries, Provisions, rock.
" cry, Fruits, etc. Main Street,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
AlEx esrs1aoM.

ItRNERAL BLACKSMITH, horseshoinp ,
VI specially. Interfering and corns cured OF
no pay. Prices reasonable. and the best o
work guaranteed A share Of the public patron
age Is solicited. Shop on Franklin street, neal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
The oriental Amethyst.

The oriental amethyst is really a VIC.
let colored sapphire, which is an ex-
ceedingly rare gem and Of brilliant lus-
ter. 1t is regarded US sacred stone,
and 1t is used to ornament the cross
and the pastoral ring Of Catholic bish-
ops. The ancients often used the anne.
thyst for cutting figures both in relief
and in intaglio, and there is in the ma.
uonal library of France delicately
wrought profile Of Mecenas. Roman
statesman Of Octavius' time, engraved
on amethyst by Dioscorides, one Of the
four celebrated engravers mentioned
BY Pliny.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
.5 ). M. peAass.

j.. M.PEARSE.
TUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLLECT
d OR. All business entrusted to him given
prompt attention. Office In City Hall block
second hoof.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

LAWReNcE q GREMo.
nRUGH. Wall Paper. Stationery, Paints, Oils
" etc. City Hall block.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

CYCLUNE AND TORNADO
Insurance in first class companies written and
policies issued BY BRONSON 3 CARR.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
Submitte collum tonsor
Et abb alter Adonis.

Traveller, stay, submit your neck to
the barber and depart second Ado.
mis-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

rNsURE YOUR PROPERTY against ezclonel
Aud tofnadoes !1 snS @ e'e Tx rs11s2%ss 1% r1osaA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
oausht the stu.lents.

There was formerly q barber in Har-
vard square who caught the university
custom with this classic appeal which
some friendly patron suggested:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
so.E. CAFES.

n - O.7 6s GA 3
CITY DRAYMAN. Am prepared 10 do ail
and pianos specially. All work VIII receive
prompt attention. A share OF your patronage
ID solicited. Charges right. Give your draylng
to q man who has como TO stay.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
Our Business Directory.
e0HAHLEe. THE TAILOR.
MERCHANT TAILOR and Gents Furnishing
M Goods. Manchester. Iowa.

WM. DENNIS. s
f ETtARPkNTER,C R,CONTRACTOR Il BUILDER.
sN,s am now prepared to do all work In my
line In good and wOrkmanlike manner. Salts
faction guaranteed. Plans and estimates fur
nished. Work taken in town or country, Shop
near the stand tower on West Side Of river.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

fIARDWARE, STOVES, T1NwARE. ETC:
Ill Roens 4 drstclass timer and does al
* rinda Al repair1ug with neatnees and digpetch.
store opposite First National BANK, lam 81.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

MANCHESTER MARBLE WORKS
gIs prcpared 70 furnish Granite and Marble
Monuments and Head Stones Of various de
ytgns, Have tho county right for Sipes Pat
i WIN meet sll composition. ~ ~ =
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-11
William NJ. jenkins Will Direct an
Episcopal Choir in Richmond.

William NJ. jenkins. for many years
identified with St Louis music associations
and at present orSarist Of the Emmanuel
Episcopal Church al Old orchard. has re-
signed his position to accept The position
of organist and choirmaster in the Monu-
mental Episcopal Church of Richmond, Va
Mr. Jenkins's resignation viii take effect
August Is. and he VII! assume the duties Of
his new c:fiee September i.
At the invitation of tile Music Committee
of the Richmond church. Nj. Jenkins spent
his vacation in Virginia, and While there
played al several services He waS i'm
rnediatcly offered the position. but did not
accept until yesterday. III addition 10 his
church duties. Ny. Jenkins VIII be con-
1lectsd with a Richmond piano-house. occu-
pying the same position lie does Win Il To-
cal establishment.
Monumental Church WIS founded III 1911
and Is known as the foremost Episcopal
church CT \ IS.uIa. Richmond IS greet
church center. and the Moaumenial has
more commandments than any ctt-el.
The organ OF the Monumental Church is
famed throughout the South II VAS
placed in the church N lGtt. and ieSaItt
&bcut ten years ago. Age LaS ADDED 10 us
sweetness of tone.
elm addition TO his work rs orGan:st. MT.
Jenkins will direct the choir of forty voices.
The contract is for three years. WIN inc
privilege OF extending II 70 1--WE years ~
cir. jenkins came here from L"GisNiie,
ny, and has played in several OF llS HtnSI
important Episcopal churches q ih's city.
he was for ten Yeas the oiGanlst ny tAe
occupied his present position =; Old Orchard
for the last four wears.