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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
DELHI.

Henry Vesey is moving into his
house in town.
A quartet from Epworth will give
en- entertainment in the Methodist
church Monday evening, February %,
under the auspices of the Epworth
| League of this place. Admission %
and 10 cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Stimson enter
taineda company of friends very plea
antly at their home Friday evening at
Somerset.
William Pitt of Waterloo and Miss
Hazel Rolf were married Wednesday,
February 10, 1909, at the home of
Mrs. Lucy Lewis in Delhi, Rev. r.
c. Lusk performing the marriage eer-
emory.
H. P. Bancroft, our new butter
maker, Gill arrive this week with his
family from Arkansas City, Kansas.
They will occupy the ]. B. Smith res
idence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carpenter of
Earlville were guests at G. o..
Whites last week.
]. NJ. Wollert of Scotch Grove Wis
tied relatives here last week.
Erwin Woodbridge was down from
Edgewood Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Jackson were
racant n,,b,,nua ,,;citor,
George Mccormick was in Manchea.
ter Thursday.
Mrs. ]. B. Mcclure of Wabasha.
Minnesota, is visiting her relatives
a; this place.
Mrs. Mary Perkins is visiting her
son in Anamosa.
Miss Maud Holbert spent Saturday
with Strawberry Point friends.
The NJ. E. Aid society meets We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. F. B.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
Quite a Difference.

First Comedian What's the differ
ence between beautiful young girl
and Goldfish? Second Comedian
Give 1t up. First Comedian One has
chance to become n fall bride and
the other to become a ball fried
Brooklyn Eagle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
MANCHESTER mARRLE WORKS

Is prepared to furnish Granite and
Marble Monuments and Head Stones OF
various designs. Have the county right
for Sipe's Patient Grave Cover; also
dealer in iron fences. We meet ali COM
petition. w. NJ. Mcintosh
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DIR. I. j. BURNS.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. An pro-
fessionaf calls answered promptly. day
or night. Office opposite the Post or.
nee. Telephone 100. Residence tele
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w. N. eoYNToN.

MATCHMAKER, Jeweler and Engray-
er. Dealer in Watches. Clocks. Silver
and Plated Ware, Fine Jewelry. Spec
tacles, Cutlery, Musical INSTRUMENTS.
ETC., Main street {
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Not So Exaetlns.

$50 you're butcher now?"
Eyes" explained the former dry
goods clerk. 1.-THE ladies' don't try to
match spareribs or steak. kansas
City Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17

Ihs.a chameleon becomes blind 1t
loses Its power to change its hue and
remains blackish color.
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BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
ATTORNEYS.
G. w. Durham,

w. Il. Norris, e. g. stiles
DuNHAM. NORRIS & STILES.
ATTRONEYS AT LAW AND NOTAR-
les PUBLIC. Special attention given
to collecting. Insurance, Real Estate and
Manchester Iowa --~'''
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w. L. DREW.

DRY GOODS. Carpets, Millinery, Hats
street Manchester. Iowa -
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eILpNER BROS,

CLOTING and Gents furnishing goods.
Corner Main and Franklin streets.
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YoRAN & YoRAN

ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Office over
Hutchinson & Atwater's hardware store,
Manchester. Iowa.
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Tie Eccen.rics

Il understand the Neweds are hav-
ing trouble" remarked the spinster
boarder. "Some people take her part,
and some others side with him.
and suppose growled the scanty
haired bachelor at the pedal extremity
Of the mahogany there are few &C.
centric people who mind their own
business n-Chicnn 90 Ne1rs
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VIM. DENNIS.

CARPENTER. CONTRACTOR & Bull
Err. am now prepared to do oil work
In my line in a good and workmanlike
manner. Satisfaction guaranteed. Plans
and estimates furnished. Work taken.
in town or county. Shop near the stand
tower on west side Of river.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17
ANpERs q PHILIP.

DRUGGISTS AND STATIoNERS. Toll
ct articles. Wall Paper, Paints and Oils.
Corner Main and Franklin streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17

DRY GOODS. Notions, Carpets, Gents
Furnishing goods, etc. Franklin street
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17

q. W. GREENS.
DRUGS. Wall Paper, Stationery, Oils.
Paints ETC.. City hall block.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17

J. M. PEARsE.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLI.
LECTOR. All business entrusted to
him given prompt attentinon. Office in
City Hall Block, second floor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17

CLOTHING and Gents furnishing good
City Hail Block. Franklin street.
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II. F. ARNOLD,
ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office over
ter. Iowa.
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HUTCHINSON 9 ArwArER.

HARDWARE. STOVES. TINwARE
ETC.. keeps a first class timer and does
all kinds of repairing with neatness and
dispatch. Store opposite First Nation.
al Bank Main Street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17

a. e. PETERSON.
Crockery Fruits, etc.. Main street..
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PHYSICIANS.

j. J. LINDSAY, M. o.
PHYSICIAN. Surgeon and Eye Spe-
cialist. Office hours for eye cases and
fitting glasses 100 to 800 p. m. Office
corner of Main and Franklin streets.
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A. D. BROWN,
j. Il. ALLEN,

Dealer. in furniture etc. and Under
taker. Main street.
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e. Bronson, Hubert Carr.
M. Carr, Henry Bronson.
BRONSON. CARR 9 SON.

ATToP .SEYS AT Law. Special at
tention given to collecting. Office in
Democrat building, Franklin street, Man
chester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-17

FRED g. BLAIR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW Office in the
City Hall Block. Manchester. Iowa.
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THoS. T. cARKEEk.
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER SUPER.
lINTENDANT, S. e. corner 9Th and Main
street, Dubuque Iowa.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-02
World FainP rize Pianos
Offered at a Sacrifice


thorized to sell them at reductions
of $117, 1929. $167 and even as
much as $3.50 on some styles.
You never before had an oppor-
tunity 10 buy brand new worlds
fair prize plano at the ridiculously
low price Of 1913. We are offer
ing two gold medal pianos at this
price and on easy terms.
The list includes Chickering.
Kimball. Decker. Hobart M. Cable,
Lester, Hallet & Davis, Eilers
Pianolas, Pianola Pianos, Orches-
trions. Orchesterreles and other
musical goods.
Our money-back guarantee and
exchange agreement goes with
Zach instrument
Don't put off your visit to this
sensational sale. Every minute
counts, az there are, scores of buy
ers eager to purchase the pianos,
Eilers Piano House. corner
Sprague and Post. G. A. Heidinger
manager.
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Our announcement In Sundays
and Mondays papers offering to
sell at sacrifice the magnificent
pianos which won the grand prizes
at the A.-Y.-P. has met with great
err favor than we ever anticipated.
II Is certainly the chance OF q
lifetime. II you are at all insure
of your own ability to make a
good selection you now have an
opportunity to buy instruments
chosen by a board Of judges and
critics and get them at an ex.
tremely low price.
The opinion of the experts who
selected these pianos for the fair
ls t5hiIrmed aud aIefiiented 81
the jury OF awards and board OF
judges who presented Eilers Piano
House with 20 awards-20 grand
highest awards. eight gold medals
and one silver medals.
Rather than return these pianos
to the manufacturers we are au-
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kidney or urinary disorder or feel
rheumatism pains. begin taking
this harmless medicine, with the
knowledge that there Is no other
remedy at any price. made any
where else In the world. which win
effect SO thorough and prompt .
cure as Q 50-cent treatment OF
Pape's Diuretic. which any drug
gist can supply.
Your physician. pharmacist,
banker or any mercantile agency
will tell you that Pape. Thompson
& Pape. of Cincinnati. Is q large
and responsible medicine concern,
thoroughly worthy Of your confi-
dence.
Only curative results can come
from taking Pape's Diurctic. and q
few days treatment means clean,
active. healthy kidneys. bladder and
urinary organs--and no backache.
Accept only Pape's Diuretic-60-
cent treatment--any drug store
anywhere In the world.
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/ FEW DOSES Make KIDNEYS
ACT fine AND END bACKACHE

II you take several doses oil
Pape's Diuretic. all backache and
distress from out-of-order kidneys
or bladder trouble will vanish, and
you will feel fine.
Lame back. painful stitches
rheumatism, nervous headache, dig
xiness. irritability. sleeplessness In.
famed or swollen eyslids, worn.
out. sick feeling and other symp.
toms Of sluggish. inactive kidneys
disappear.
Uncomfortable, smarting. fire.
queht urination Especially ut
night and all bladder misery ends.
This unusual preparation goes at
once to the disordsred kidneys,
bladder and urinary system and
distributes its healing, cleansing
and vitalizing influence directly
upon the organs and glands affect
ed. and completes the cure before
you realize 1t.
The momert you suspect any
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away from him. All of these good
folk thought, of course, there would
be hotel near Teddy's bungalow.
But there wasn't.
Teddy knew that II Tutwiler saw
that Jasper and his wife were not
friendly, 1t would be evidence that
their marriage was a conspiracy. So
he warned them. separately, they
must appear very friendly. This
wasn't so very hard for Mrs. KILL
grew-Mallory, for she had discov-
cred that her husband, shaved and
well dressed, was scores of times
handsomer than the earl. And she
had found, moreover. that Abaloni,
a great singer. made famous by
singing Mallory's opera. was head
over heels in love with Mallory.
Here's a letter for you." said
Dexminster next morning to Mrs.
Mallory. "All is over between us, /"
1t read.
Tilted. shuddered Mrs. Mallory,
though she didn't know why.
But Mallory didn't like 1t. He
hated himself for the marriage.
though, by now, he loved his own
wife. When Tutwiler entered the
room they were terribly put to 1t
to look pleastn, but they succeed
ed In way.
But all this time night was com
ing on. Tutwiler and the earl grew
nervous. Mallory. Disguised with
the espionage, rushed to his room,
forgetting that he was to sloop In
a tent outside, and that his wife
was to have his room. His wife,
not knowing he had entered the
room, went In later. Tutwiler saw
this and SO did the earl. The hopes
Of both of them were shattered.
But Mallory. when his wife en-
tered the room. jumped through a
window and walked In the woods
all night. ,ij,is.ss..
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CHAPTER xxxvH
I ord chAlafnrdsn ninlnnnaeS


/, l dined alone with Lord and
Lady Chelsford. Lord Chelsford In
his wife's presence was careful to
treat me as an ordinary guest; but
directly she had left the room and
we were alone he abandoned his
reticence.
"Mr. DucAfne," he said, from the
time of our last conversation at the
war office and our subsequent tete-
a-tete l have reposed in you the
most implicit confidence"
Il have done by best, SIR" / an
swered, ito deserve it,
II believe you," he declared. II
am going now to extend It. l am go
ing to tell you something which
III probably surprise you very
inch. Since the first time when
!. u found your. documents tam
spered with. every map and every
word of writing intrusted to the
safe, either at Braster House or
'Gavendish Square. has been got at.
Exact copies of them are in Paris
today"
looked at him in blank amaze
ment. The thing seemed impossi-
BILE.
But in very many cases." I pro-
tested. "the code word for opening
the safe has been known only to
Colonel Ray, the duke and my
Ito be continued.)
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Just then Mallory came in from
his all-night walk. He explained
to all concerned what he had done,
even to jumping through the win
dow.
Il apologize" said the earl.
Don't do that" said Mrs. NAL
lory.
In the meantime Mrs. Mallory's
servants had carried breakfast for
two to Mrs. Mallory's room.
Won't you come to breakfast?''
she asked her husband.
Grace Filkins In IAN American
Widow" plays Mrs. Killigrew ex-
cellently. Frederick Perry. as Jas
per Mallory. makes the play doubly
interesting by his agreeable person
atty and adroit acting. Thomas
Thorne, one of the newest of the
English comedians. plays Dexmin-
ster to perfection. with loose
stride and, delightful accent.
Is the play risQue? The critics
have disagreed. It's up to the play
goer, At least everybody laughs
during the play, and that makes It
a hit. n
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SHORT OF CLOTHES.
THEY GIG ON STRIKE

SANDuSkY. Ohio. Nov. q
Forty men. who came 700 miles
from the east to receive work in
9 LOCAL car shops, wslked out be.
Cause they had not Efflclent cloth.
Ing for outside work. Their condi.
ton Is pitiable, They claim Balti.
more employment agencies assured
them they could come ON here and
get all the supplies they needed
from the p. q o. commissary as
soon as they arrived.
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AL HIS MONEY FOR FUNERAL.

ALI HIS MONEY FOR FUNERAL.
KENOSHA, Wis.,, Nov. 2.-The
dying wish of Francisco Andreola
was gratified yesterday when he
had the biggest funeral ever seen
here. He had $1,000 saved from
many years Of labor and made an
ante-mortem request that all of it
be spent for q funeral. A brass
band of 40 pieces preceded 26 car
riages. The church will receive
several hundred dollars for masses.
He had no family. his wife having
deserted him.
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i = 81
Lord Chelsrord," he said, "and
you. duke. you took this young mar
on trust, and pledged my word FOL
/ him. Like many q better man,
made q mistake. For all that we
know he has secret copies Of all the
work he has done for US, ready tc
dispose of. What in Gods name are
we going to do with him."
what do you suggest?" Lord
Chelsford asked softly.
my way would not be yours,
Ray answered with hard laugh
Il am only half civilized, you know,
and II he and l were alone in the
desert at this moment would
shoot him without remorse. Such
q breach of trust as this deserves
death"
I'VE are. unfortunately" Lord
Chelsford remarked, mot in a posi-.
ton to adopt such extreme meas.
ures. 1t would not even be wise for
us to attempt to formulate legal
charge against him. The position
Is somewhat embarrassing. What
do you suggest, duke ?"
II can suggest nothing he an
swered in a low. tone. II must con
Tess that 1 am bewildered. These
matters have developed so rapidly. !
/ Lord Chelsford looked Thoughtful
for a moment. 4
II have a plan in my mind" he
said slowly. Duke, should be
taking liberty If l asked to be left
alone with this young man for five
minutes?r f4
The duke had the air OF one not
altogether approving of the sugges-
ton. Ray glowered upon us both,
but offered no objection. They left
the roo mtogether. Lord Chelsford
at once turne dto me.
"Ducaine," he said, forgive me
that ! did not come to your aid. !
will see that you do not suffer later
on. But what I'm heavens name is
the meaning of this last abstraction
from the safer"
| / shook my head.
"The woman could never have
guessed the world" said.
Impossible" he agreed. Du
caine, do you know why Lord Blen'
avon left England so suddenly"
'Col. Ray knows, SIR" I an
swered. ASK him!"
| Lord Chelsford became very
thoughtful.
"Ducaine." he said, I'VE are in d
fix. So far your plan has worked to
perfection. Paris has plenty of false
information, and your real copies
have all reached me safely, But 4
you leave, how is this to be carrid{
or? do not know whom mtI
trust, but If the days. work Of the
board is really to BE left In th(
safe, either here or at Braster
you must cheese my successor
yourself, sir" l interrupted. l.,
"The duke has always opposed
my selectinos. Besides, you have
prepared your false copies with
rare skill Even l was deceived
1 for a moment just now by your
summary. You don't 0verdo ii
Everything is just a. little wro1&
/ / am not sure even now whethU
/ 1 should not do better to tell Ray
and the duke the truth" RI
II am In your hands, SIR" l an.
swered. you must do as you think
best" s4
"They will be back in moment.
1t Is absurd to doubt either oil
/, them. Ducaine. Yet l shall keep
silent. l have an idea Agree to
everything say" ~
The duke and Ray returned to
gether. Lord Chelsford turned to
I them.
"Mr. Ducaine." he said, soldly,
persists in his denial OF any
knowledge of tOday's affair. With
regard to the future. I; have Of
| fered him his choice of arrest ON
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S II o r +
WINGS

Stories of bargain rushes are
innumerable, but here is one told
who declares that when she wants
to save money hereafter she will
shy at all special sales. She spent
90 cents for 10-cent dishpan and
then didn't get It. Which, of
course. lis poor hargainings
The big "speciaF adyertised that
day was grRn1teware dishpans at
| lO cents. They went like hot
cakes. BY the time the north.side
woman had fought her way to the
counter all butSt or three were
gone. SIS
I'll take one" she said to the
| clerk, reaching out the dime with
one hand and grasping a pan with
the other. At the same instant
another woman also seized 1t.
There wasn't any tug o. war.
me last conner simply bent over
and bit viciously at the hand of
our bargain hunter. Two teeth
set deep In one finger.
The wound was cauterixed at q
drug store. Then a dishpan was
bought at store where TO bar
gain sale was on.
years now. and doesn't mind tell
Ing the story. But at the time she
wouldn't nave mentioned 1t for the
world. No. stree!
Naturally, she was somewhat
mustered as the nuptial hour ap-
proached. II was to be very
quiet wedding. The happy man
was to call In a carriage with the
pest man and bridesmaid and they
were 10 drive to the minister's.
but there seemed hundred
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~ Z. pBiLliPss oPrEMHEiM
Copyright, 1905, by Dodd, Mead 4 ca

y q
kthe charge of espionage or ~
tmpnth cruise on the Ajax, which
leaves tomorrow for China. He
has chosen the latter. l shall take
steps, of course, to see that he is
not allowed to land at any calling
place, or dispatch letters"
Ray smiled a little cruelty.
fFThe idea Is an excellent one,
Obelsford." he said. when did you
say the Ajax. sailed?"
Tomorrow" Lord Chelsford an
swered. Il propose to take Mr.. Du-
caine to my house tonight, and to
hand him over to the charge of
person on whom ! can thoroughly
rely
The duke looked at me curiously.
"Mr. Ducaine consents to got" he,
asked.
ut is : voyage which have long
desired to take" answered coolly,
though l never expected to enjoy
1t at my country's expense.
The duke rang the bell. s.
"Will you have Mr.. Duoaine's
things packed and sent across-did
you say to your house, Lord Chefs.
ford p E
Ito my house, Lord Chelsfofd
assented.
TO Nas 10 G0syenor.squ." the
duke ordered Mr.. DucAine viii not
be returning.
Lord Ch6lsford rose. Followed
L rood ehlfos vbgk vbgkjijbgkqj
Lord Chelsford rose. i followed
his example. Neither the duke nor
Ray attempted any form. of fare
well.
Lord Chelsford hurried me from
the room and = into his little,
brougham, which was waiting. q
do you really mean me to go
to China, sir?" 4 asked him, anxi-
pusly. $500 ~
mot I!"she answered. II am CO.
Ing to send you to Braster."
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-04-20

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l6loilen.
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ieiner Sfulter nit lautem @cihrsi
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iiber, auf beiien Arm Der Safe InB.
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piuIt2"
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60 purbc Omar S%alfenier nuf Ser
Nioe99bur9l &cun er iiber Die peis
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uno Die bpben Hitteridle burdpans
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-12
MITCHELL COUNTY LAND HIGH.
Farm of $50 Acres and Improvements
Brought $27,5

Beloit, Kan, May 12.-Prices for
Mitchell county lands are soaring. A
$50 acre tract recently sold for S27,-
500. This land was owned by D. z.
Gilbert, and the purchaser is ]. S.
Williams of Osborne county. 1t is said
that Mr.. Gilbert had no intention of
selling, but when an outside party
asked for the price it was readily ac-
cepted by Mr.. Williams.
The farm is one of the best i'm
proved in Mitchell county. This price
is said to be the largest ever paid for
a farm in this county, taking in con-
sideration the number OF acres. The
exception was a transaction a year ago
by which D. A. Freeman paid a like
amount for the Mooney ranch which
comprised 1900 acres.
j. l.. Wade, a, Cove county farmer
sold about $500 worth of watermelons
last year. This year he will double his
acreage, the product last year being
raised on two acres of land. Nor does
the above facts include those given
away and stolen by the passersby.