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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
Al Awkward Flavor.

In 1GDS King James published his
famous Book OF Sports and, thinking
to render the Presbyterian form Of
worship less rigid, ordered that Ger.
tain of the sports therein commended
should be played in the several church,
yards every Sunday at the close OF
divine service. John Ross, u minister
of Blairgowrie, adopted Il novel method
of withstanding the royal ordinance.
He was strong, athletic man and
seemed much interested in the recrea-
tons enjoined by the monarch. Foot.
ball was selected by the parishioners
Of Blairgowrie from the list Of Sun
day games When the services Of the
church were completed Mr.. Ross up.
peared among his people in the church.
yard and Joined them in their sport.
None of the assemblage kicked more
eagerly at the football than did the
reverend incumbent. But constant
misfortune seemed to attend him. Ev.
cry kick missed the ball and fell heavi.
ly on the ankles of those who stood
near. Apologies We're promptly ten
dered and, of course, received, though
every Sunday many of the parishion
ers returned home halting. Finally it
was agreed that on account Of the
minister's awkwardness the games
should be abandoned. Thus the in
genious divine gained his end and pre-
vented compliance with the obnoxious
order.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
THE pAKDANELLEs.
Changes In the Manne of the Famous
. Two Mile Strait.


The Dnrdaneics. which is 50 ia
miliar today. mcnsl Ia eur ;ae,udfn-
Tiers not the Iiele.as4ii. iint merely
two ancient ar: airs.ilg tGs lrs Of
Turkey. ono Of With is III RcGnania
and the other in Natolia." The fa-
nous strait was knswn in carly Vic
toriun geography by The name of
Gallinoli Eut the brave. dominating
castles swept away both Hcllc;pont
and Gallipoli and gave their own name
to the two mile passage. These ven-
cradle castles. built in 1850 to secure
the Turkish feet from the insults of
the Nenetians," We're known. according
10 ali early geographcr. as the Old
Dardnnelles to distinguish them from
two others II tlr entrance Of the
strait. one CT wli"h Stands In like
manner in .ssi, AID the uthr IN ELL
rope" AID called The New Dart';iaclles.
In spite Of the four castles. how
ever. the passage WAS forced by a
British feet in 1867, In later years
fcrtiiications Of II Formidable nature
have been constructed between the
two sets of castles. ard those ere now
properly the DnfdaEel,es. The ulti-
Eate responsibility fer nan.iug the
famous strait rests with EHllanus
the gentleman who crossed en- his in
t!ated skin fro,1 Samc,hrace to Asia
and founded the town which after
ward became the city of 'froy.-Lon
don Chronicle
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
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SYNOPSIS.
Flambeau, a rough outpost Of civilization
in Alaska His daughter Necia is a
beautiful young girl, generally believed
to he. a half breed, daughter of Gale
Nnd the Indian squaw Alluna. with whom
he lives. Some hidden burden weighs con
tinually on the traders mind. and ne
Views with apprehension the ARRIVAL .,m,. ot
a squad Of soldiers at Flambeau. That
means the law" he says uneasily 70
Necia. who has become acquainted with
and admired by Lieutenant Burrell, COM
mander of the soldiers. lit becomes
known that Napoleon Doret. an honeSt,
faithful French Canadian employed by
Gale. is deeply in love with Nicola. One
Run1iion, dissolute gambler and bad
man." arrives at Flambeau by steamer
and in fight with Burrell is worsted
and forced 70 leave town. On the depart
II viii return to take hand in the
some silk gown brought by him from
Dawson City for her. Arrayed In this,
she meets Lieutenant BurreIl, who falls
madly in love with her, and he wonders
if her blood is really tainted. Gale re-
asserts that she is the illegitimate
daughter of himself and the squaw. w
Runnion returns with Ben Stark, pro-
fessional gambler and man killer will,
plenty of money Stark builds u saloon
and dance hall at Flambeau. mo
Creek Lee discovers gold in a valley
some miles distant. and Necia per-
suades Burrell to take her there and To-
cate n claim for her, their trip requir-
ing day and night in the forest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
IsHMAELs OF cEYLoN.
The Rodisas, Curious Tribe of So.
cial Outcasts.

cial Outcasts.
There is II curious tribe of people IN
Ccylon Called The i.u,lisas, who live
the life of social lshmav's, despised
and cast out by their fellows. Until
quite recently they lived apart from
the abodes of other men, in holes and
caves In no case may they lie down
to rest with other men. They may not
enter Il temple or Il court of justice
and on all occasions are compelled to
stand afar on So low down in the
scale of humanity are they placed that
they may not even speak with stran
gers except through the intermediary
of man of the lowest caste above
their own OF late years their status
has been improved, and they are less
servile in consequence, but even now
they fall on their knees with uplifted
hands to address people Of the lowest
recognized caste, and upon the ap-
proach Of a traveller they shout to
warn him to stop until they can get off
the road and he can pass without risk
of defilement from the proximity of
their persons. 1t is curious and yet so
characteristic of society in all coun-
tries and all levels that even among
these people, who seem to have reached
the very lowest rung of the human lad
der, there are classes and social dis
tinctions. Thus the ambetteyos. or
BARRIERS, and the hanomoreyos, or bctal
box makers, are looked upon with con-
tempt by the despised, ostracized Rodi-
gas, who go to the length of shutting
up their dogs lest they should stray
into the houses of the lowborn or
gnaw bone that they may throw at
them.-Dundee Advertiser.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
How Maxne Reid Won His Rrid


1t was through his novel, "The Scalp
Hunters" that Captain Aayne Reid
won bride. He was thirty years old
when lie met Il damsel of thirteen, will
whom he at once fell in love. The
child took no notice of him, but lie
gave her the story to read. Two years
later the young lady was at Il public
meeting where Captain Reid spoke Oh
behalf of the Polish refugees. IAN
electric thrill seemed to pass through
me as he entered the ROOM" she said
afterward, and when the meeting was
over she went up to him. II leave for
London on the next'train," he said hur-
riedly. please send me your ad-
dress" u do not know where" she
replied, with some embarrassment. He
instantly handed out his card and was
gone. A formal little note followed:
"Dear Captain Reid-As you asked me
to send you my address, l do So" By
return Of post came the answer, "Only
say that you love me and l will be
with you at once" and then the reply,
81 think do love you"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
FOR SALE.

100 acres of land, rs acres in cult
walton and in all there can be 90.
acres in cultivation, has acres of
fruit trees, and this land is a clay
soil and raises the best corn, oats,
barley and clover, and lies miles
from town, one and one-half mile to
church and one mile to school; has
fair house, good barn, with lean
tic it, which holds 30 head of cattle,
and a granary and other out build
ings, cisterns and ponds with plenty
Of water, all fenced and cross fenced
and has 100 rods of hog wire fence
and can be bought for $1,000 per
acre. This is a very nice piece Of
land and bargain for any one.
Also have several good bargains in
lend ranging from so acres at $4,000;
100 acres at $27.50 an acre; 1928 ac.
res at $4,000 an acre; 100 acres at
$1,000; 44O acres at $40 an acre; 545
acres at $34.50 an acre. Enquire of
c. j. WAGNER,
IVA Lansing, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
THE cocKET WRITER'S.
What Happened When England Abol
ished Their Offices.

What Happened When England Abol-
ished Their Offices.
In the long room of the London Gus
tom house years ago were twelve Off
GERS styled "cocket writer's" They
wrote certificates that goods had been
duly entered and the duties paid. They
were also known as patent officers be-
cause appointed for life by letters pat
ent from the crown Their salaries
We're nominal. EGO year, but they
We're permitted to remunerate them
selves by eXtorting fees from the mer
chants-fees which In some cases
amounted to thousand pounds a
year. In 1851 the treasury determined
to abolish patent offices and called
upon the twelve cocket writer's to fur
nish n statement of their emoluments.
The officers, ignorant of the treasury's
purpose, imagined that the govern
nent intended to impose an income
tax. Ten of the writer's, therefore. re-
turned statement which understated
their fees by several hundred pounds
The other two furnished All Honest
statement. In few days ten clerks
were surprised and disguised and two
clerks were astonished, but pleased.
The treasury notified the cocket writ
ers that their Offices would be abol-
lshcd and that they would be compen-
stated by pensions rated according to
the returns they had themselves fur
nished. There were gnashing of teeth
and bread smiles in the long room
One of the two honest cocket writer's
enjoyed his pension for fifty-two years.
during which time the treasury paid
him f52 600.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
THE ARaB;s HORSE.
How He Is Treated and Why He Ex-
cells at Long Journeys.

cells at Long Journeys.
1t is most interesting To note the
way the Arab treats his faithful
friend. the horse. So Injured indeed is
the Arab pony by long usage and de-
scent to the manner of life in the
desert that even my own pony posi-
lively improved on the treatment, and
never saw him so fit as when he
came back fvom the trip
If the Arab and his horse are by
legend closely allied they arc in point
of fact even more intimately connect
ed. Els mount is his first thought
and at all times by far the most inter
esting topic of conversation.
He is ungroomed. unclipred unhal-
tered, for the Arab prefers 20 shackle
him by means of two ropes. Il short
cord connecting the fore and hind fet-
locks and a long line lettering him
above the hind fetlock to peg in the
ground. Thus he can move about OF
roll at leisure and should there he any
rough heritage at hand can forage fol
1t.
Perhaps one of the principal reasons
why the Arab so eScels Mt long jour
neys is that he never worries himself
nor does he ever distress his mount
unless there is rca cause to do so. II,
simply continues a steady walk nj
day and hardly ever gallops In tn
wild way in which one so often see
him depicted by artists.-London Field
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
The Tall Chimney.

1t might puzzle the ordinary mortal
to state in legal form just how much
time and how much money he would
require to take down tall brick chin
ney: The contracting engineer would
make 1t take itself down. After doing
n small sum of arithmetic OH his cuff
he would direct certain portions of the
base removed. In the spaces thus left
he would fit a lot of very stont tim
bers. then remove the bricks which re-
manned between them. Then he would
set fire TO the timbers and. watching
from a safe distance with a camera.
Would take'a snapshot of 1T MS 1t fell
Scribner's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
Where Greek Met Creek.

The marble clock in the dining room
had just announced in mellow tones
the hour Of 3 a. M, when the wife OF
the plumber nudged him and whis
pered nervously:
Horace, there's burglar in the
house!'
'There is, hey?" answered the hus-
band, now thoroughly awake. III Gee
about him.
With cunning stealth lie got out of
bed and tiptoed out of the room. For
ten minutes no sound broke the awful
stiffness. Then the house shook with
a crash. There was u century Of ST.
lence. Then chair fell, the front door
slammed and a heavy bundle thumped
down the front stairs and into the
street.
The terrified wife tainted, to be
brought back to consciousness by the
voice Of her husband.
Its all right, dear. l threw him
out" he chuckled as he turned on the
light. But the scoundrel had only
$4.3O in his clothes."-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
eiII's Speciality.

They found the old man sitting on
the fence smoking his corncob.
"Howdy. pap! What's your son Jim
doing these days?"
Jim? Oh. he's running u telegraph
key at the depot. .Iim's an operator"
"And how's Zekc:"
"Zeke? WAL, Zelle is captain OF n
lake steamer He's a navigator
And Pete? Is lie still living:"
ooh, yes. Pete's working OH an air
ship. He's what they call ln aviator"
well, what has become of Bill. Is
he doing anything:"
The old man blew quid of tobacco
at a wide eyed grasshoppcr
Yep, stranger. Bits hanging around
the house all day grumbling and COM
planning and saying the country's go
ing to smash. Bills just an agra
rator just plain aggravator."-
Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
Gale slid the case from The long blade.

Gale slid the case from the long blade
him staring into the flames, to return
Il moment later bearing something in
her hands. Which she placed in his. 1t
was knife in a scabbard old and
worn.
"'There is no magic that can turn
bright Steel" she said. then sGuatted
again in the dimness outside of the
freight. Gale slid the case from the
long blade and held it in his palm, let
ting the freight flicker on it. He bal
anced 1t and tested the feel of Its han
die against his palm, then tried the
edge Of 1t with his thumb nail and
found 1t honed like a lsizor.
The glancing. glinting light flushing
from the deadly thing seemed to fas-
cinate the man, for he held 1t a long
while silently. The he spoke:
For fifteen years I've been IL haunt
ed man. with a soul like dark and
dismal garnet peopled with bats and
varmints that flap and fluttcr all the
time. used TO tigger that, if l killed
this man I'd kill that memory. too.
and those fitting, noiseless things
would leave me. but the thought Of
doing 1t made me afraid every time,
so l. ran away. which never did no
good-you can't outfoot memory
and knew not all the while that we'd
meet sooner or later. Now that the
day is here at last I'm not ready for it.
I'd like TO run away again If there
was any place to run to, but I've fol-
lowed frontiers till I've seen them dis
appear one by one. I've retrcatcd till
my back is. against the circle, and
there isn't any further land to go to.
All the time I've prayed and planned
for this meeting. and yet-I'm unde-
cided."
Kill him." said Alluna
"No! don't think can do it-not In
cold blood, anyhow. Good night! I'm
going to sleep on it." He crossed to
the door of his room. but as he went
she noted that lie slipped the knife and
scabbard inside the bosom of his shirt.
fro BE Continued
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
Cos. Of eia Gam, shootiro.

In the German possessions in Africa
a permit to shoot costs 5000. Special
permission is required to kill more
than two siraffes, four rhincceroses
and six zebras. In the case Of ele-
plant shooting the authorities must
be given one tusk from each animal
killed. The hunter receives small
payment II lie shoots lion. panther.
wild boar or hyena. a permit to kill
gazelles. antelopes and monkeys costs
only SO.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
Emotional Eneland.

Ours is Il nation of sentiment. We
are probably more sentimental in a
fearful way than any other country
IN Europe. The strongest man in Eng
land can weep when lie hears hymn
fhat used to be played on the organ
Vt the village church when he was a
coy. but there Is not much depth in
,sle tears. they are not very salt
London Ladies' Field
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05

The Friars. ;ill organization of the
atrical press agents. dined Il manager
more conspicuous for his slirewdness
than for his culture. When the menu
had been properly discussed the. guest
of honor amazed his hosts by making
a speech notable not only for its grace
and wit. but for some show Of erudi
ton. He sat down at last amid loud
applause. Wien Augustus Thomas. at
the same time joining the handicap
ping, shouted: author! Author!'-
New York Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05

~"She's eighteen" declared the trader.
mot according to her story"
"Well, can keep her claims for her
till she gets of age"
We've just fixed it so you can't"
grlnned Runnion cunningly. mo man
can hold more than one claim on
creek. You voted for that yourself"
Too late Gale saw the trick by which
Stark had used him to rob his own
daughter.
"No, Greek" Lee had the name Of
man slow in speech and action and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
Live Rat in Beer Bottle

Up in prohibition Maine there's a
living rat in beer bottle. Wilbur
Meacy of Randolph has the curiosity.
The beer bottle has small neck and
the rat must have crawled into it
about as soon as he could move, for al
though he is only three inches long
now he cannot get out again. The
kennebec Journal vouches for the
arm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05

Now's the time to take Rocky
Mountain Tea. 1t drives out the
germs. of winter, builds UP the stom-
ach, kidneys and liver. The most
wonderful spring tonic to make peo.
pie we'll. You'll he surprised viii, re,
suits. 35r, Tea or Tablets.--R, n.
Denton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05

A Chinese T3i.:..i wa; fl;:i IGg t'.!
corpse OF l.er !!il*'aai ;;at, ,.ci.i.@ a !,
ed by the neis.l}a:..i VIZ Sc Famed :
dead man in the IL. II az Ei-te9. ST.
replied, MY iiu ba;:s..s - VIZ
We're, Wife. wait iii n II befort
You marry again. ''-Scrgp look
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05

1t coaxes back that well feeling,
healthy look, puts the sap of life in
your system, protects you from di-
sease. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea has no equal as spring tonic
for the whole family 35c, Tea or
Tablets.-R. A. Denton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
c-n,t s.,n., .:l,.

Everytiiin il ,:ati..r sre:ai to hrs
this sign on 1t: Move On" n th!i-
stands sti!i Ever atc@ II T., u;,l
verse is on the Elcvc. You isuct citliei
move on or set run over.-Snecesi
Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
Aalalxl. .1lEC1 ga, ,lE.b.l +

FIer sympathy.
Little Margaret was enduring visit
from her boisterous cousins from the
west. One evening after the children
said their prayers, their talk turned on
heaven, Henry, Dick and Bob wished
to know If they would go there when
they died. When an affirmative an
swer was given. little Margaret ex-
claimed with heartfelt sympathy:
Poor n,d."-Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05

If you want to feel well, look well
and be well take Foley's Kidney Rem
edy. 1t tones up the kidneys and
bladder, purifies the blood and re-
stores health and strength. Pleas
ant to take and contains no harmful
drugs Why not commence today?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
Considerate.

Jasper-Whenevcr great man dies
I.onghair writes poem about him.
Rasper-Well, must commend his
consideration in not writing it before
che great man dies.-Boston Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
Her DIG.

Miss Antiquc-Just think Of the
nerve of that impecuniotr; fellow to
propose to me, sahF
Mis-; Caustique = Nerve? WHY, 1t
was absolute recl,lcssness.- Milwaukee
News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
Tender Touch.

A man who is rough and awkward at
everything else will show a delicacy
and skill greater than any woman's
when he has to patch ten-dollar
bill.--Atchison Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05

Many weak, nervous women have
Deen restored to health by Foiey's
Kidney Remedy as it stimulates the
kidneys so they will eliminate the
waste matter from the blood. Impur-
tiles depress the nerves, causing ner-
vous exhaustion and other ailments.
Commence today and you will soon
be well. Pleasant to take. Anders
& Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
CARD.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
ii Foley's Honey and Tar fails to
cure your cough or cold. 1t stops the
cough. heals the lungs and prevents
pneumonia and consumption. Con-
tains no opiates. The genuine is in.
yellow package.-Anders & Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05

Agriculture is the most hcalthful.
most useful and most noble employ
mcnt Of man.-George Washington.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05
osTEoPArHY rREATMENT.

OSTEoPATHY TREATMENT.
DR.. w. A. Cole of Dubuque, oste-
opath, will be at Hotel Clarence
Tuesdays and Fridays of each week.
Call or telephone for Appointments.
15-tf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-05-05

u N every community, be it ever so
small, there are undesirable citi-
zens, and while the little party
wos still nj hrnol.fost IN tha fol
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-22
Worlan'sWorld
MIME. MARIsKA-ALDRIcH.
The New Grand Opera Star is an
 American Woman.

The New Grand Opera Star Is an American Woman.
 Mime. Mariska a-Aldrich is the "sensa- ton" that Oscar Hammerstein, im- presario of the Manhattan Opera House, New York city, had up his sleeve for this years season of grand opera. And, to descend to the broad and smiling plains of slang, his new stnr has made good To use MT. Ham, merstein's own words about his latest find: Mime. Mariska-Aldrich combines in herself every essential necessary to become a great singer. She is young and surprisingly beautiful, with face that artists rave over and figure that is as wonderful. Her voice is of won- derful range and finely cultivated, and she is n natural actress. She is this last through inheritance. for she comes of noble Hungarian family, though born in Boston,"
 In person Mime. Aldrich is all that Mir. HammersteIn represents. Her eyes are large. wide set and full of expres- sion soulful, the director of the Man haitian calls them-her hair is light
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-01-22

cause atop of each was tiny dab of thick cream in which was set a large red candied cherry. It was un- usual and everybody noticed it.
 That was what the mother of the family wanted, and she was-as most mothers would be-quite repaid for the thought With the cereal was passed. instead of the sugar of every day, a low glass dish filled with curly shaw ings of maple sugar. These had sim ply been cut from a cake of rather soft maple sugar with a sharp knife. It was the first time 1t had ever been so served in the family, and the little folks especially were delighted. Though nothing but boiled eggs formed the principal dish. these came to the ta- ble cuddled down in a nest made of Christmas greens - in reality, little sprays left from the trimming of the house. It was arranged on medium sized meat platter, the green sprays being piled sufficiently high at the edges to make the nest quite realistic. You can imagine how 1t delighted the children. en.--Delineator.