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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
Does Smoking Iniure Mouth ? !

No, there Is not "a trace of evidence
in favor of tobacco smoke being in
itself Injurious 1t may irritate the
tongue. 1t may: make the tongue
sore,. but neither result. is brought
about by tobacco. as tobacco If the
weed be very dry the smoke will be
very hot and any hote smoke will
work the same mischief. II the weed
be very wet 1t will give off steam,
and amy smoke accompanied by steam
will hurt the mouth. Tobacco damped
with diluted glycerine is very irritat-
ing. Jagged pipe mouthpieces may
set up tongue sore, and this may
be the starting point for cancer, but
the offender is not tobacco Another
way in which mischief is worked is
by lhabitlally holding pipe In the
same position. The smoke thus plays
on one spot of the tongue, says Home
Notes. But Il again say that tobacco
is quite unable to irritate the mouth
or tongue. One great good worked
by the Heaven-sent plant is the pres
eryation OF the teeth. Smokers suffer
fsT less thar others from 4sfltsI Do
ssy,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03

could 1? Twas miserable; nothing mat.
tered any more; and married Lord
Ellsworth"
"And-"
ooh, was as happy as deserved to
be. Peter was good to me, and always
in his way; but cannot say that his
death was great blow to me. It's
awful to say, Phyllis; but l could not
help thinking, If fate would be kind !"
If l should meet him now"
But II you marry"
81 lose nearly all Peter left me. Yes,
know; but am wiser now. One
grows wiser in five years, Phyl, when
one has only to remember and regret
If-oh, but 1t is so unlikely! If we
met now nothing could keep US apart"
But suppose he"
"He had forgotten, you mean? No,
dear; he was not man who forgets
oh, If we could meet"
"Mr. Eranklin," announced the serv.
ant, and tall figure advanced into the
room.
Lady Ellsworth went to meet him.
II am glad,' che began; and Phyllis
wondered why her sister stopped short
and turned SO white.
Not more glad than J." put in Mark
as he held out his hand. Then he, too
stopped, and the two stood In the mid.
die of the dainty drawing room, looking
into each others eyes for what seemed
to each an age, and the air around
them seemed suddenly to grow cold and
sharp, and glitter of moonlit snow
was upon everything. Glare recovered
herself first, and turned to her sister,
who was glancing from one to the other
In establishment.
"Mr. Franklin and have met be
fore! Long ago; before went to Mad.
rid. You will excuse me moment"
she continued, turning to Mark, II have
some orders to give" And she gllded out
of the room before he could even bow
his acquiescence.- London Modern So.
ciety,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03

sTENsIAND AND HIS PLACE OF cAprupr
faui stenslands arrest at Tangier
VIII serve a useful purpose In dispell-
ing the popular Impression which seems
70 prevail mat criminals are safe from
capture II tney can only manage to
reach some country which Is not bound
oy any eSfradition treaty With the one
from which they have fled. Anything
tnat can bring home to men Inclined to
ohehd against the laws of the land
'ehat nowhere IN the world can they
ahu salety IRON the avenging hand of
justice is calculated to act as deter
rent Oh crime. ana Is therefore an adj
vantage TO the commonwealth. Under
Tue circumstances the capture OF the
uelauitlng president of the Milwaukee
avenue state Bank, of Chicago, In
morocco ana MS surrender to the Unit
ed states authorities by the Moorish
authorities cannot be made too widely
known.
The fact Of the matter is that the
principle of extradition exists among
all CIVILIZED powers even when for one
reason or another 1t is not covered nv
any hard and fast International con.
ventlon, and requests for the snrrendar
Of criminals addressed Inv ono .o,arn
ment to another are prantad an en-
ground of international courtesy and
comfy, even in the absence NJ trao+r
stipulations. This practice NOT o,,r
prevails among the Christian conntn,a,
of Europe and of This wastern ha,, ~
sphere, but has likewise heen - ~, t.
tents and purposes adontad nv as,...a
and north African States snch as ~
Instance, Morocco. Tins tho Ifn r., "a
States has on number ~ oooos,s., s
arrested and surrendered fors,an 80,
tive criminals here IN resnonse - g.
plications from eovarnnan4s ~ ~
which no extradit;on arransa VIII
listed nj the tima p.a.,.,s's mei.s ex-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
DEER PURSUED BY WOLVES.
Tragedy on the lee Related BY Err.
nent ThOm,tsOn scion

Tragedy On the lee Related by Err.
nest Thompson seton.
When desperately hungry in regions
where deer are not so plentiful the
wolves will stick to the one they start
with aud follow to a finish, lie 1t ever
so far. have heard the accounts OF
many old Ontario hunters that entirely
supports this belief, says Ernest Thomp-
sol Seton in ScriBner's.
In my own journal find an Instance
In, point, related to me by Gordon
Wright of Carberry, Manitoba. During
the winter of 1865 he was shantying at
Sturgeon Lake, Ontario. One Sunday
he and some companions stroiled! ont
on the Ice of the lake to look at tie
dogs there They heard the hunting
cry of wolves, then deer Ga femalc)
darted from the woods to the open Ice.
Her sides We're heaving, her tongue out,
and her legs cut WITH the slight cruet
on the snow. Evidently she was hard
pressed and had run for some time.
She was coming toward them. but one
OF the men gave shout, which caused
her to sheer off. A minute later six
timber wolves appeared, galloping on
her trail, heads low, tails horizontal,
and bowling continuously. They were
uttering their hunting cry, but as soon
as they saw her they broke into a loud
er, different note, left the trail and
made straight for their prey. Five of
the wolves were abreast and one that
seemed much darker was behind. With.
in half mile they overlook the deer
and pulled her down, all seemed to
seize her at once. For few moments
she bleated like Il sheep In distress;
after that the only sound was the sna.l-
Ing and crunching of the wolves as they
Toasted. Within fifteen minutes moth
ing was left OF the victim but hair AMI
some Of the larger bones, the wolves
fighting among themselves for even
these. Then they scattered, each going
a, mile or SO. no two In the same dlres-
ton, and those that remained in sight
curled up there on the open lake to
sleep. This happened at about 10 In
the morning within 300 yards of sew.
eral witnesses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
NOBODY BUT FATHER.


Nobody knows the money 1t takes
To keep the home together;
Nobody knows of the debt it makes.
Nobody knows-but father.
Nobody's told that the boys need shoes
And girls hats with feather;
Nobody else old clothes must choose.
Nobody-only father.
Nobody hears that the coal and wood
And flour's out together;
Nobsdy else must make them good.
Nobody-only father.
Nobody's hand in the pocket goes
So often, wondering whether
There's any end to the wants of those
Dependent-only father.
Nobody thinks where the money will come
To pay the bills that gather;
Nobody feels so blue and glum;
Nobody-only father.
Nobody tries SO hard to lay
Up something for bad weather,
And runs behind, do what he may,
Nobody-only father.
Nobody comes from the worlds cruel
storm,
To meet dear ones who gather
Around with loving welcome warm,
Nobody does-but father.
Nobody knows of the home life pure,
Watched over nv mother
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
SAVE THE CLIPPINGS.

An easy method OF providing green
food for the poultry,,in winter is to
save the lawn clippings Usually there
is mixture of clover in this grass
and it is greatly relished by fowl. If
cured in the shade SO much the bet
ter for the color. but light wetting
when used in winter will give 1t a
fresh, inviting appearance. There are
simple inventions for securing the
grass. sometimes a bag being trailed
along, its opening having, been Sc
cured with hoop. A very simple and
satisfactory affair may be made from
an old blanket or bit of old carpet
about the size of a f1attened out bran
bag-say two feet. long and as many
wide. Three feet long is better If
the man at the handle is not long
strider and liable to step upon II,
Tack one end 10 a piece Of iath and
fiT wire Assks sr flass " sks tws cor,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03


"a The cloister, which consists Of
twenty-five arches, ten of them SEMI
circular, and twelve pointed. is the best
preserved portion of the abbey. IN the
center grows magnificent yew-tree.
as represented in our engraving. which
covers as a roof the whole area; Its
circumference is thirteen feet. and Its.
height In proportion 1t Is more than
probable that the tree is coeyal with
the abbey, and that 1t was planted by
the hands of the monks who first In
habited the building. 1t is believed BY
the common people that any person dar-
ing to pluck branch, or in any way.
attempting to injure this tree, VIII not
be alive OH that day twelvemonth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03

effect that the President had given up
Arguelles under the rules of interna-
Stional comfy, which prescribe as a
matter of courtesy the compliance with
demands of this Kind addressed by one
civilized power to Another, and he add
ed that Mr.. Lincoln had likewise act
ed in the affair In accordance with the
spirit of the constitution Of the United
States, which is not In favor of the
principle of offering asylum to fugi-
tive criminals from abroad, but dis
stinctly averse thereto. A number of
years later the Spanish government re-
turned the compliment by surrender
ing to the United States BOSS" Tweed,
although 1t was only some time after
ward that an extradition treaty be-
tween this country and Spain was con-
cluded.
Morocco Unsafe.
Stensland's case is an Instance Of
what may be done where no extradi.
tion treaty exists. At the present time
there are in force extradition treaties
uELWStu luc OultCu 0QtkCS SlAuf luIEly-
two countries. With other countries,
notably China, Egypt, Greece, Persia,
Portugal and siam, the United States
has not negotiated treaties Of this
character. This is why the globe trot-
ter finds collection of Adventures In
Shanghai, Cairo, Athens and Lisbon,
although 1t must be admitted that
these adventures usually are of class
who do this country kindness by quit
ting 1t. While. many of them are
wanted" by the police, they are not
wanted badly" for their offenses usu-
ally have been against individuals who
do not feel disposed to hunt them down
all over the globe.
+ A study of the various extradltion
treaties in force between this and 9TH
er countries gives fair indication of
how foreign peoples regard some
crimes. For instance, a man; who com
mits burglary In the United States
cannot be extradited from Austria, Ba-
varia, Baden, Haiti or Prussia, yet
even Luxemburg, of which, doubtless,
the burglar never heard, would give
him up for this offense. All countries
with which these treaties are In force
will give up counterfeiters, yet only
two out of thirtytwo countries Guate-.
mala and Mexico will hand over
person charged with having counter
feiters' tools in his possession. All are
content to give up forger, but a per
son charged with fraud cannot be EMS
lily extradited IL the property involved
is less than 5000. Bigamy, apparently,
is not considered very serious crime
by some nations. Naturally Turkey
would not permit the extradition of q
bigamist, and in only eight countries
out of thirty-two is 1t unsafe for a
much-marrled fugitive to be found.
Even Great Britain will not give up a
bigamist who is trying to escape the
laws of another country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
SOURCE OF TORTOISE SHELL.

Our Consul Mt Colon Reports ON the
Extent of the Industry.
While there are immense quantities
Of tortoise shell used annually In civ
ilization there is not much generally
known about the real methods of gath
ering 1t. A large amount of dc comes
from the Caribbean sea, and an Inter.
esting report on the industry has re-.
Gently been made by Consul kellogg Of
Colon.
He says that last year the total
amount of shell shipped from his con-
sular district was 10000 pounds and
that Of this 5000, valued at $37, 900,
came from Colon direct, 5000 pounds of
it going to New York and the rest to
Europe. The hawks bill turtle, from
which the shell Is obtained, feeds on
crabs, fish and the like, and Its meat
Is not valued as is that Of the herbiv-
orous turtles. The turtles run from
~ feet to feet long and weigh as
much MS $50 pounds. The average
weight Of the shell is 6 to Z pounds,
and the price 1t brings is from So to
sc a pound, the market fiuctuatlng.
Some of the shell is sent to Colon, but
much of 1t is traded by the Indians
to coasting schooners and shipped to
New York.
The civilized method of preparing the
shell is to kill and clean the turtle af-
ter 1t is caught either on the beach or
in nets in the water. The Indians do
not kill them at once, but boil them
alive and then throw them back into
the sea. This is hard on the turtle, but
it Is said to make the shell come of
easily.-Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
HAD MET BEFORE
~ooNoo~oN~r

IT'S good to see you again, Phyllis"
exclaimed Lady Ellsworth, as she
held her sister at arms length and
examined her critically, "but how you
have changed!"
my dear Clare laughed Miss Ora
ham, "after five years absence you
surely did not expect to find me still
all arms and legs, and indecently big
feet"
"Of course, it's ridiculous; but, some.
how, I did not realize that you would
be quite grown up"
"Oh, my dear, grew up almost d.
,rectly you left. Mother soon became
alive to the fact of my possibilities,
and l managed to get in the thin~end
of the wedge first by dining down when
there were thirteen, and that sort of
thing. In fact, looking back, I'm in
clined to think that the 'half-out stage
neither fish, flesh. nor good red her.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
GOOD soILINa cRop

"succotash" is one of the most tooth
some products Of the garden when
properly made. If the soiling crop
named after this table luxury is as
palatable to stock 1t is sure to grow
In popular favor among farmers.
Farming names corn. oats and peas
mixed and sown by an ordinary grain
drill at the usual depth. With any
sort of chance this combination may
be grown large enough to feed in 60
to 10 days, and sown now, will come
handy when early feed is getting
short.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
i CLIMBING PLANT FOR THE
FARM

The ampelopsis veitchii, or Japan
ivy, known in this country as the Bos-
ton ivy, is one of the best climbing or
creeping vines we have for the; farm.
1t belongs to the same family as. the
Virginia. creeper or American ivy, but
is not so gross growing in habit or
form. The foliage is not unlike that
of the American ivy, but in smaller
form and is much ligher in color,
even when mature. It grows rapidly,
throwing out, at frequent intervals.
small feet or tendirls having sticky
substance attached by which, it fas-
tens itself to any rough object-wood.
stone or brick-and clings tenacious
ly. 1t is beautiful vine to set at
the foot of dead tree from which
the branches have been removed, and
is equally beautiful grown over the
sides of a brick or stone building or a
stone wall. 1t is practically hardy
but not evergreen. In the fall the 70.
sliage takes on all the varied autumn
hues of the maple leaf. The plants.
are moderate in price, grow. rapidly,
and in few years add much beauty
to the farm grounds-Indianapolis
News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03

ring, you knows quite the jolliest
time girls ever have, If they could only
appreciate 1t. The only other state to
be compared to 1t for freedom and gen
eral responsibility is. Oh, Glare,
I'm 80 sorry; beg your pardon" The
girls face flushed crimson as her eyes
rested on her sisters black gown.
you were going to say widowhood,
! suppose?" replied Lady Ellsworth,
quietly.
Forgive me, Glare, IL"
Lady Ellsworth shrugged her shout
ders slightly.
There's nothing to forgive, Phyl.
never was humbug, was II"
Phyllis Graham's gray eyes widened.
But before she could speak her sister
went on:
You seem to have had very Jolly
time, as you put it, all along the line,
think. You seem to do everything
and go everywhere"
DON'T" exclaimed the girl. "You
talk like mother. Three seasons is eyi.
IDENTIFY the end of ones tether After
that time one is expected to range ones
self and relieve ones own people of
their responsibility concerning one, and
especially ones Bills
But I thought you were delighted
about your engagement, Phyl," said
Lady Ellsworth. Il thought 1t was a
case of mutual alteration"
"Oh! II y en- toujours I'm qul aime
ct un qui Sc laisse aimer,' isn't there?"
phyllis p
please don't be sentimental Clare.
DID not much the same thing happen to
you? You were just 20, weren't Won.
when you got engaged to poor old Elms
worth? l was too young to be taken
into your confidence then, but-well.
You pretty well confessed the same lust
low. Peter was not precisely the sort
Of Individual to turn girls head. /
expect mother had you into her boudoir
and talked to you about the whole duty
of woman, and, in your case, of the
pleasures and position of the ambassa
doris wife, even at the dullest court in
Europe. We were both brought up In
the way we should go, and SO six
months later you We're Lady Ellsworth
tasting Of the aforesaid pleasures in
Madrid. In less time than that l shall
be Mrs. Mark Franklin, with more
money than know what to do with.
and charming husband into the bar
gain"
Come, that's better. am very
eager to see my brother law elect.
You have not"
Phyllis laughed outright.
mo, my dear, have not; one does
not wear ones fiance's counterfeit pre-
sentiment near ones heart nowadays
But possess your soul in patience. i
told Mark you might come in presently,
and you would give him some tea. 1
wonder IL you'll like him?"
Phyllis sat back a little and glanced
round her sisters room.
Hell like your room, at any rate
It's wonderfully pretty and restful, this
room OF yours, Glare; and 1t suits you
exactly. Yes. I think Mark will like
you, too; he'll appreciate your sense Of
the fitness of things. Mark is exceed
ingly artistic"
"YesY
TITS rather WEAKNESS of the spirit
occasionally" continued Phyllis, with a
Sigh. you know-or, rather, you don't,
bscarse, although we are sisters, we
have net INST for fss years, and 10 No
q = l ---aa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
Marvellous, = >
Quaint and Curious.
ID s3ssssssss3eGGeeGeeEeEe1
Tree. Queer situation.

The Lower and Middle Lakes at Kill
larney are separated by A. peninsula.
upon which stands the ruin of the Alb
hey of Muckross, which was founded
in 1440, and re-edifed In 1902 The
ruin. which consists Of parts Of the
convent and church, is not remarkable
either for extent, or for beauty Of
Workmanship, but Its preservation, Sc.
cluslon, beauty of situation, and ac-
complaining venerable trees render II
one of the most interesting abbey re-.
mains In Ireland. The entire length Of
the church Is about 100 feet. It's breadth
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03

Europe as we'll. With John Marshall,
he shared the honor of being one of the
greatest expounders of human justice
aud human reason this country ever has
produced. Among American jurists
Story stands in the front rank of those
who have been distinguished for their
profound and sagacious Interpretation
of the law. Always student he added
to his scholarly attachments profound
desire 10 Use tile truths hc discovered
Tor tie bensgt OF his senntry. he per.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
Gold.

The first mention which we have of
gold is in the eleventh verse of the sec
ond chapter of Genesis, or in other
words four thousand and four years
before Christ.
Gold was used as money by the an
cient Egyptians at very early date.
Herodctus tells that the invention Of
the coinage of gold belongs to Lydia,
about $50 b. G. Authorities conflict
about the first coinage of gold Some
say 1t was Miletus, and some the Per-
SLAMS, but there are no records to show
Just when.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03

ners to attach the continuance to the
machine. Drop the rings over the
little nubs back of the roller and the
outfit is complete. This will carry
half bushel of clippings and the man
ipulater will be surprised to note how
rapidly his pile will enlarge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03

peared, the Lord
Chancellor of Eng
land sent his judlcia.
wig. to the American
jurist, with an inscrip-
tion In it which read:
From a Lord Chan
cellor to one who de-
serves to be-"
The anecdote well
illustrates the regard
in which Story was
held in England, n re-
gard W h C h W as
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
MARKET,lI]IN h, !. PouLTRY !,

Dressed poultry should not be pack
ed for transportation until entirely
cold. 1t should then be laid in clean
straw. breast down, keeping wings
and legs close to the body. See that
there isfno dlscoloration Of the skin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
mitted no prejudice to come between
his Judgment and his decision.

He was only 80 years of age when
lie was appointed one of the Justices OF
the Supreme Court of the United States
in 1911, an office he continued to hold
until his death, In 1916. 1t is difficult
to understand to-day the situation with
which Story had to deal. The law,
was In a state of chaos, and 1t is due to
his efforts that n major part of 1t has
been placed in the form in which 1t is
To-day. He was one of the men who
acted for the interests OF his country
instead Of self-lnterest, and whom, in
consequence, she honors as one Of her
great sons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
10 CORRESPONDENTS.

An ssnnunieasaons fos thls papse should bs .es,.
peasa b IL Of The suthor not necessarily n,
publication, but = evidence Of good faith on the psr
= The writsr Write eay side Of the paper d
psrtiouariy CAREFUL IN Giving and datss - hAvs
~ ls&tsn and aaufss plain sAd distinct
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
VALUE OF TnAns

Professor Hedge, of Clark Uniyer-
sity, has estimated the value Of toads
to the farmer at $18 apiece because
they destroy cutworms. There is
regular market for toads in England.
however, at 25 cents apiece.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03


1t was found by
Colonel Rawlinson
while engaged In
prosecuting the dis.
cOverles cOmlnenc.
ed by Layard and
Botta, ut Nineveh
and Babylon; and
is supposed to have
belonged to King
a +aF PHI. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
Mask of Nebuchadn....r.

This Interesting relic of remote an
tiquity is at present preserved In the
Museum OF the East India Company.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03

Men, do your shirts open all the
way down in front? If not, you are
not In style.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-10-03
Ana He 'Wa..

The other day a. man and boy came
into a shop to buy hat. After time
the man was fitted to one. Looking in
the glass, he said to the youngster,
How do l look In this hat?'
Like a thief" promptly responded
the boy.
The man angrily darted toward him,
but this boy fled from the shop, pur-
sued by the man. The shopkeepe.
laughed and thought 1t all very funny
until their long absence made him real
lie that he had been robbed. Then he
stopped laughing. London Telegraph.
Eass.goins men afe apt to spend too
ruuch tihie Up IN tfte ciouds leokips Tor
thu Silver tihlns - 70