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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
Lavender Oil.

As four-fifths OF the oil extracted
from lavender is concealed in the
bloom the harvest takes place just be-
fore the flower begins to fade at the
end Of August. The oil is distilled by
means of steam. which is compelled TO
penetrate the closely packed lavender,
afterward being drawn of in pipes
thar run through cold water. In this
manner the steam is reconverted into
water. but the process of passing
through the lavender has extracted the
oil. which floats on the surface of the
water as 1t runs into glass jars down
below. These jars have sprouts In the
center, thus enabling the water to run
out while the oil collects above the
level Of the exit. In this the first
stage the oil is of brownish blue
tint. and 1t now has to be refined by
passing once more through water.
Thus I'LL impurities are removed. and
the oil runs out white, save for a very
pale blue color similar to that observed
in paraffin. Three pounds of oil will
make thirty gallons of the perfume.
The majority of ladies' would be sur.
prised If they were informed that a
bottle of lavender water contains but
about a thimbleful of pure oil. for a
larger proportion would not only rem.
der the water too strong for use. but
would burn holes through the hand
kerchief wherever the scent touched 1t.
London Standard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

There exists au ancient Seml-medica
statement which tells us that the
snee2e is henlthy and should not be
suppressed. 1t is one of those stock
sayings which are always uttered by
lnymen IN the vague authority OF
some traditional doctor whose name is
suppressed in favor of the adjective
'.eminent." 1t is one OF the things
about which YOU mentally pledge your
self to ask your own doctor. but when
it comes to the point yon never do
Either you do not get the opportunity
or If II chance does present itself an
inner voice seems to warn you to let
it he until some future occnsion. 10
our own mind the odds are that sneez
ing is II wholesome habit. for 1t is an
unpleasant one. or course there are
people who can SneeZe and not look
ridiculous. bur they are few. Any one
caught in the act of trying to suppress
Il sneeZe is 81 terrible addition to the
landscape. and ir you want to sneeze
and cannot what gargovle could hold Il
candle to YOU? That hideonsly con-
torted face. that quivering mouth and
that detected nostril-wby. your coun'
1enance is something worth building
two cathedrals round. 1t is MS though
some mad potter were gripping your
facial clay and wrencling 1t this way
and that to nmuse his frenZied humor.
Have you ever heard succession OF
half IL dozen sreeZes: 1t is an ex-
perience that has an extraordinarily ir.
ritating effect.-I.ondon Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
Tho Poor BRIDEGROOM.

Even the English language empha.
sizes the insignifcance OF man at his
own wedding" said the prospective
bridegroom disconsolately. There isn't
an independent word to designate him.
He is merely called the groom of the
bride, us II he were just about on II
level with the bridesmaids and lit
tie below the maid of honor. Best
man. of course. means the br!degroom's
best man. but the phrase itself tends to
exalt this individual Mt the expense OF
his superior.
"rhen there's no adjective to de.
scribe what pertains to the male half
OF the affair. You can't speak of the
'bridegroomul' trousers or necktie. On
the other hand. bridal applies not only
to the possessions of the girl. but to
what relates to both of them equally,
like the trip and the bridal chamber.
The very words 'matrimony' and mat.
rimonial' are from the feminine side
only. 'Patrimony' has nothing to do
with the nuptinls. 1t applies only to
wealth and signifies that IL mans part
in the affair is to get out and hustle
for the cush. '-Philudelphia Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
Babies, Bank Accounts.

III Schoenberg. Il suburb of Berlin,
every baby is born with banking ac-
count. No Schoenberg baby can help
this even If it wants TO. The munich.
pal regulations provide that whenever
the birth Of child is recorded the
officials of the municipal savings bank
shall issue bank book in the said
baby's name. The city itself then de-
posits mark about 25 cents and
Immediately allows interest. With
this nest egg the authorities believe
that the parents of the child will be
encouraged in thrift and that the baby
itself will have fair start on the
road to wealth. No Withdrawals are
allowed in less than two years. and
the ordinance applies to all children.
whether they are members of poor
families or descended from million
aires.
Babies are popular in Schoenberg,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
A sna,s curioua oriuin,

The discovery of the famous Wood.
hall spa in Lincolnshire was very curl,
Gus. Just about hundred years age
a shaft was sunk in search of coal. bu,
the effort had to be abandoned owing
to ii rush of water. In time the water
found its way into Il small brook. and
i'll due course the inhabitants began to
speak of the curative powers of the
stream. Science investigated the mys.
terry and discovered that the water in
the coalless shaft was richly impreg-
mated with various salts and bromine
and iodine. Biologists expressed the
interesting opinion that ages ago the
place was the sandy bed of shallow
lagoon or bay of tropical sea where
seaweeds of giant growth abounded,
A mighty convulsion of nature lowered
the SEA bed, Il great river flowed over
the place. and in time its debris was
formed into mass of spongy rock OF
sandstone. Forcing itself through this
mass at great pressure some GOO feet
below the ground, the water now ex.
tracts the constituents of the original
seaweed.-London Family Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
olden Tea Table Etiquette.

Tea table etiquette was somewhat
complicated i'll the days Of that hard
ened aud shameless tea drinker." DIR.
johnson. when many people thought
nothing of drinking ten or twelve cups
ut IL sitting. 1t was considered proper
for the cups and saucers Of Il party of
tel drinkers to be all passed up to the
hostess IN one batch when replenish-
lnent was considered necessary, and III
order that each person might be sure
of getting hack the right cup the tea.
spoons We're numbered. When the
cups were passed up those who did
not require any more were supposed to
place the spoon in the cup. And this
writer remembers IL very ancient dame.
tenching Il small boy to place his spoon
in his cup after the first cup had been
emptied. He wondered for the rea-
son. Now lie knows that tea was
once very expensive. and little boys
were not expected to ask against.
James, Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

Il hope So" he said. 'sBut I'm MOI
30 sure Of 1t II you continue to love
him as you do now"
She went out with her cheeks burn
ing and frightened stir id her heart.
Her thoughts raced back to Neenah's
airy prophecy.
How could she face the charge. I'm
not so sure of It," unless sheskilled the
Indictment. If you love him rs you
do now
Lady Agnes and Browne passed by
without seeing her and entered the
window. She heard him say some
thing to his companion. softly, tender
ly-she knew not what it was. And
Lady Agnes luughed-yes. nervously.
All, but Agnes was playing! She was
not in love with this man. 1t was diff
ferent. 1t was not what Neenah
meant-nor Deppingham, honest friend
that he was.
Down below she heard voices. She
red-inconsistently alert-wheth-
err he was one of the speakers. Thorn
as Saunders and Miss Pelham were
coming in from the terrnce. They
were In love with each other! They
couid Oe III love Win each other.
ihere was no law. no convention that
said them nay! They could marry
and still love! IF you continue to
love him as YOU do now battered at
the doors Of her conscience.
Her maid came In. and she prepared
for bed. Left alone. she perched her.
self in the window seat to cool her
heated face with the breezes that
swept on ahead OF the storm which
was coming up from the sen. Her
heart was hot; no breeze could cool 1t;
nothing but the ice of decision could
drive out the fever that possessed 1t.
1T Is impossible-incredible" she
was saying to herself. Il could not
love him like that. should hate him.
God above me, am not different
from those women whom nave
known and pltied and despised? Am l
not diferent from Guelma Won Her
rick! Am not dinerent from Prince
Henri's wife? All. and they loved too!
And Is he not different from those
other men-those weak. unmaniy men
VINO came into the ives OF those wo'
men! An, yes. yes! he is different.
She sat and stirred out over the
black sea, lighted ttfully by the dis
tant lightning. There she pronounced
sentence upon him-and herself. Fhere
| was no place Tor MIN IN her world.
He should feel her disdain; he should
suner Tor his presumption. Iresump-
ton: IN what way had ne offended!
she put her hands to her eyes. but her
lips smiied-smiied with the memory
OF the KISS she mad returned
What a FOOL! What a fool ! am"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
A ei-i,s.rr.u,r.dn...

There is something very pitiful about
a girl. She, wears calico. but talks
knowingly about tile latest styles in
silks. Her homeTis furnished plainly.
but she knows The latest styles in
furniture; she knows how the silver
ware should be arranged at dinners,
the latest stitch for the marking Of
monograms On the finest table dam
ask, the etiquette to be observed at a
dinner, receptionsor ball. although
she never attended anything more
than neighborhood party In her life.
Her fathers monthly income is not as
large as the spih' money rich girl
would spend in a day. but she knows
what the rich girl should wear and
buy to. be in touch with the times.
Pie is. in short. prepared Mt any time
to marry rich man and become so
ciety leader.-Atchison Globe. s,,s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
CHAPTER XIV.
pEPPINGnAM FALLS LIE

f@(HAT evening Lord Deppingham
took to his bed with violent
chills. He shivered and burned
~ by turns and spent most dis
tressing night. Bobby Browne came
in twice to see him before retiring. For
some reason unknown to any one but
himself. Deppingham refused to be
treated by the young man. notwith-
standing the fact that Browne laid
claim to a physicians certificate and
professed to be especially successful in
breaking up ''the ague." Lady Agnes
entreated her liege lord to submit to
the doses. but Deppingham was reso-
lutte to Feasibility.
"A Dovcrs powder, Deppy. or few
grains Of quinimc. Please be sensible.
YOU'RE just like II child'
Whats III Il Dover's powder?" de-
manded the patient. who had never
been Ill in his life.
"Ipecac and opium. sugar Of milk or
sulphate of potash. It's an anodyne
diaphoretic," said Browne.
Opium, eh?" came sharply from the
couch. Good Lord, an overdose of II
would He checked the words
abruptly and gave vent to nervous
fit of laughter.
Don't be a fool. George" command
ed his wife. mo one is trying to poi
son you"
Who's saying that he's going to poi
son meg" demanded Deppingham
shortly. I'm objecting because
don't like the idea of taking medicine
from man just out of college,"
I've just given my wife powder.
old man. She's got Il nervous head
ache" urged Browne tolerantly.
"Your wife" exclaimed Doping
ham. sitting up. ''rhe DEVIL. He
looked hard at Browne for Il moment.
oh. | say. now, old chap. don't you
think it's rather too much Of II coinci-
dencey'
| sentiment in his eyes. See here, Dep
pingham"-
Il apologize, Browne" said Depping-
ham hastily. I'm not afraid of your
medicine. I'm only thinking of my
wife. IL should happen to die, don't
you know. there would be people who
might say that you could have cured
me. See what nenn?"
You dear old goose!' cried his wife.
II fancy Selim or Baillo or even
Bowles knows what Il fellow doses
himself with when he's bowled over
by one of these beastly island all
ments. Ohlige me. Agnes, and send
for Bowles.'
He Immediately recommended an old
{! fashioned Dover's powder and ven
tured the opinion That IL good sweat
would soon phi his ordship on his
feet. "hetler iliGn ever" Deppingham
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

Britt. but it isn't so. whatever 1t Is.
Good Lord. man. wasn't thinking
that!"
There was not the slightest doubt In
the minds Of those conversant with
the situation that the poison had been
intended for either Lord or Lady Dep
bingham. The drug had been subtly,
skillfully placed in one of the sand
wiches which came up to their rooms
at II o'clock. the hour at which they
invariably drank Off cup of bouillon.
Drusilla Browne was jesting. no
doubt. but it is doubtful If any one
grasped the delicacy of her humor
when she observed. in mock concern,
addressing the assembled mourners,
that she believed the heirs were try
ing to get rid of their membranes
after the good old Borgiu fashion and
that she would never again have the
courage to eat Il mouthful of food SO
long as she stood between her husband
and a hymeneal fortune.
You know, my dear" she concluded,
turning to her husband. that might
have had Lord Deppingham's biscuit.
His wife asked me to take it. Good
ness. you're dreadful Borgia person.
Agnes" she went on. smiling brightly
at her ladyship. Deppingham was
fumbling nervously ut his monocie.
Il should think you ,oould be nervous
Lord Deppingham."
The most rigid questioning elected
no information from the servants.
Baillo's sudden, Involuntary look of
suspicion. directed toward Lady Agnes
and Robert Browne, did not escape the
keen eye of Hollingsworth Chase.
"Impossible!" he said, half aloud
He looked up and saw that the prin.
cess was staring at him questioningly,
He shook his head without thinking.
Despair settled upon the white PEG.
pie. They were confronted by new
and serious peril-poison. At no time
could they feel safe.
One of the stable boys volunteered te
carry note from Chase to Rasula
asking the opportunity to lay a ques
ton Of grave Importance before him
Chase suggested to Rasula that be
should meet him that evening at the
west gate, under flag of truce. The
tone of the letter was more or less per
emptory.
Rasula came, sullen but curious. A,
first he would not believe, but Chase
was firm in his denunciation of Jacot
Won Blitz. Then he was pleased to ac
cuse Chase of duplicity and double
dealing, going so far as..to charge the
deposed American with plotting against
Won Blitz to further his own ends II
more ways than one. At last, however
he agreed to follow the advice of the
American-grudgingly. to be sure, but
none the less determined.
"You will find everything us have
stated 1t, Rasula." said Chase. ''pn
sorry you are against me, for l would
be your friend. I've told you how tt
reach the secret cave. The chests arr
there. The passage is closed. You car
trap him in the attempt to rob thu
bank. could have taken him rec
handed and given him over to Lore
Deppingham. but you would nevel
have known the truth. Now ask 70,
| to judge for yourselves. Give him /,
fair trial. Rasula-as you would an,
man accused of crime-and be just
you need Il witness-an eyewitness
call on me. | will come, and l will
appear against him. I've been homes
with you. 1 am willing to trust you t
be honest with me-"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
Would e.aus.th Hsr Ear.,

Harriet Martineau displayed orig
inality in the provisions she made ut
one time for the disposal of her re-
mains. james Payn relates that. hav-
ing consulted Toynbee. the distinguish
ed aurist. with regard to her deafness.
'tshe was so pleased with the interest
he took In her case that she resolved
to leave him by testamentary bequest
her ears. She announced this inten-
ton in the presence of her medical
man. Mr.. Shepherd. who to my inf
mite amazement observed: But, my
dear madam. you can't do that. 1t
will make your other legacy worth
iess.' The fact was. in the interest OF
science. Miss Martineau had already
left her head to the chronological So
ciety. asked the doctor how he
came to know that. oh he said.
'she told me 40 herself. She has left
f10 In her codicil to me for cutting II
or" The doctor. however. died be
fore his patient. and the chronological
society never received the legacy OF
her head.-London Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
kept Bowles beside him while Browne
generously prepared and administered

kept Bowles beside him while Browne
generously prepared and administered
the medicine.
Later in the night the princess came
to see how the patient was getting on.
He was in a dripping perspiration.
I Genevra draw II chair up beside his
couch and sat down. Lady Agnes was
yawning sleepily over Il book.
do you know. believe I'd feel bet.
ter If could have another chilli" he
said, I'm so beastly hot now that I
can't stand it. Aggy, why don't you
turn out on the balcony for bit of
fresh air? I'm Il brute to have kept
YOU moping in here all evening"
Lady Agnes sighed prettily and
stepped out into the murlly night.
Il say. Geneva. what's the news?"
demanded his lordship. Where is
Chase%'
Now. the princess. it is most distress
Ing to state. had willfully avoided Mr..
Chase since early that morning.
I'm sure don't know. I had din
ner with Mrs. Browne in her room. I
fancy he's off attending to the guard.
haven't seen him.
Mice chap" remarked Deppingham.
isn't that he now speaking to Agnes
out therey'
Genevra looked up quickly. A mans
voice came in to them from the bal
cony. following Lady Deppingham's
soft laugh.
NO" she said. settling back calmly.
ats Mr.. Browne
oh" said Deppingham, slight
shadow coming into his eyes. Nice
chap, too" he added a moment later.
~ don't like him." said she. lowering
her voice.
i've no doubt Agnes is us much to
blame as he" said his lordship at last.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
Iro BE CONTINUED
A Happx compromia..


What beautiful little baby he isg'
exclaimed the neighbor who q had
called. HE isn't six months old yet
either" said the proud young mother,
and he weighs over twenty pounds"
What have you named him."
We'll" hesitated the mother. Henry
and differed little about that. He
wanted to give him one hume. and i
wanted to give him another. but we
finally compromised and agreed to call
him John Wesley"
Il see. You named him after the
great founder OF METH
mo. indeed" quickly interrupted the
mother. THAT name. as l said, is q
compromise"
But how?"
THE John is for John Calvin, and
the Wesley is for John Wesley
"Oh. l see."-Youth's Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
How Standing Armies Originated.


The earliest European standing army
was that of Macedonia. established
about 35S B. C. by Philip. father of
Alexander the Great. 1t was the seq
ond In the worlds history. having been
preceded only by that of Sesotris Pha-
raoh of Egypt. who organized mill
tary caste about 1000 q. z. or mod
ern standing armies. that formed by
the Turkish janizaries was first. being
fully organized In 1862. 1t was CEN
fury later that the standing army of
France. the earliest In western Europe.
was established by Charles VII. In the
shape Of '.compagnies d'ordonnance."
numbering 5000 men. Rivalry there
upon compelled the nations to adopt
similar means Of defense. In Eng
land a standing army proper was first
established by Cromwell. but was dis
banded under Charles H.. with the ex-
ception Of u few regiments called the
guards. or household brigade. This
was the nucleus of England's present
army.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
A Cheerful, Letter.

The following was sent by country
man to his son in college NOT many
years ago:
My Dear Son-I write to send you two
pair of old breaches. that you may have
a new coat made OF them: also some new
socks. which your mother knit BY cutting
down some of mine. Your mother; sends
you 80 without my knowledge. and for fear
you will not spend 1t wisely / have kept
back half and only send five. Your motii-
err and l are well. except your sister An
ME has got the measles. which we think
would spread among other girls II Tom
had not had them before. and he Is the
only one left. l hope you are well and
will do honor to my teachings. II YOU
do not you are an ass and your mother
and myself are your affectionate parents.
Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
ILLINOIS CENTRAL R. R.
TIME TABLE.
West Bound

West Bound
No Omaha. Sioux City and ST.
No q Dub & Ft Dodge local. 4: gya. m.
no TT Dodge Express. $40 n, m
no 3S Dubuque & Waterloo. $40 q m
NO chicago, Sioux City &
Omaha Ltd. .1O.5C n N,
No 90 Way Freight. ~ "i ? m
East Bound -
NO Omaha & Sioux CITY a.
NJ hoo g. Chicago Limited. .2:05 a IN
NO ao2 st Paul & Chicago Ltd SAL n
NO 81 Waterloo & Dub Clipper S:a, d. m
NO Ft Dodge & Chi Express :. !: &c. M
No Sioux City. Omaha & ,'lr $50 m
NO ~ Ft Dodge Dub local i,
No "a Way Freight. -. 4,
No. % has Chicago Sleep.
Dining Car on Trains Nos and
CEDAR RAPIDS BRANCH
Going South
No S05 Pass daily ex Sunday $40 a m,
No 1893 Pass daily ex Sunday 5:45 D m
NO $50 Freight daily ex Sunday12:45p M
Arrive from South
No 1894 Pass daily ex Sunday $500 q IN
No $3.50 Pass daily ex Sunday $50 b m
NO Freight daily ex Sunday 11:15 a m
H. G. PIERCE. Station gent 4.
NO runs to Omaha. Sioux City and
No. runs to Fort Dodge only.
NO. i has connections to Omaha S,nur
lily, Sioux Falls. st. Paul and Minne-
ap9nis ana No. 2 from same points.
LINING car on trains No. s ana 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
BOTH BOYS SAVED.

Louis Boom, a leading merchant OF
Norway, Mich. writes: Three bottles
of Foley's Honey and Tar absolutely
cured my boy of a severe cough, and
d neighbors boy, who was SO i'll with
n cold that the doctors gave him up,
was cured by taking Foley's Honey
and Tar" Nothing else is as safe
and certain in results.
For sale by Anders & Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20
RAJ ,ROAD![
Time Cards.
Manchester & Oneida ny
TIME TABLE.
MANCHESTER 8 ONEIDA nv.

MANCHESTER & ONEIDA RY.
No. 2 Leaves Manchester 5:15 a. m.
connects with Chicago Great Western
train No. west bound; returning reach,
es Manchester at 6:15 a. m. &
No. 4. Leaves Manchester 7:25 a. M
connects with Chicago Great Western
train No; s. east bound; returning reach-
es Manchester at $40 a. m.
NO. T. Leaves Manchester at S:45 q.
m, connects with C. NJ & st. p. No.
* northbonnd returning reaches Man
chester at 9:45 a. m. -
No. s. Leaves Manchester 200. D. m.
connects with Chicago Great Western
No. :, east bound. and Chicago Great
western NO. .. west bound; returning
reaches Manchester at $500 D. m. ~
No. 10. Leaves Manchester at 4:45 d
m. connects with c.. NJ & ST p. No.
u. south bound; returning Manchester
Trains Nos. 3. 4. z. and s. daily; NIL
other trains daily except Sunday.
Through tickets sold to all points In
North America. E. f. Brewer. -
Geneial Traffic Manager.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

do you like nice bird?" asked the
host US they sat down to the table.
'Oh. yes" responded tile guest I'm
mediately and enthusiastically.
You ought to call OH my sister" ex-
planned the other. ..She's got one of
the finest canaries you ever saw. Well.
what kind OF Il sandwich do you think
you can ent?-I4ondon Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-10-20

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the.
air passages, stops the irritation In
the throat. soothes the inflamed mem
branes, and the most obstinate cough
disappears. Sore and inflamed lungs
are healed and strengthened, and the
cold is expelled from tn system. Re-
fuse any but the genuine in the yell
low package.
For sale by Anders & Philips.