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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
The Cure.


He talked too much-far too much.
Already he had driven his taciturn
companion nearly wild. lie had touch
ed on subjects innumerable. liscours-
ed with volubility On anything and
everything. Onward went tie unend-
ing stream Of speech. Ard all the
while the veluble ore danced about
and iidgeted and squirmed until the
other was well nigh beside himself
with disgust.
Finally the walking dictionary took
from his pocket a cigarette.
I'm a great smoker" he remarked
Eyes, I'm Il great smoker-great smok-
er. I'm enc of those nervous men.
you know: enc Of those high strung,
restless fellows who always must have
something in their mouths. Yes. you
see. I'm SO nervous, as said. that /
simply must-yes. must-have some
thing all the tine il Ely mouth"
TRY a gag suggested his COM
panion.-New York Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

1t is related in Stewart Edward
Whites book, The Mountains" that
once upon time a man happened to
be staying iii hotel room which had
originally been part of suit, but
which was then cut off from the 9TH
ers by only a thin door. through which
sounds carried clearly.
1t was about IL o'clock when the
occupants of that next room came
home The man heard the door open
and close. Then'the bed shrieked aloud
rs somebody fell heavily upon 1t.
There breathed across the silence d
profoundly deep sigh
MARY" said mans voice, I'm
mighty sorry / didn't Join that Asso-
citation For Artificial Vacations. They
undertake TO get you just as tired and
just as rad in two days as you could
by yourself in two weeks."-Youth's
Companion,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
the Nevada desert. where we lost

the Nevada desert. where we lost
them.
''He died of thirst in the desert may
be, lie and the little one"
'aThat's what we thought at the time,
but I've crossed his trail since then.
No Gaylord is alive today, and so is
the girl. Some time we'll meet" His
voice gave out, and he stared again at
the floor.
Couldn't the little girl he traced?"
shid Necia. What was her name?"
Stark made to speak, but the word
was never uttered. for there Came a
deafening roar that caused Lees can
die to leap and flicker and the air in
side the cabin to strike the occupants
like blow. Instantly there was con-
fusion, and each man sprang to his
feet, crying out affrightedly, for the
noise had come with utter unexpected
ness.
MY God, i've Killed him!p cried
Gale. And with one jump he cleared
half the room and was beside Stark,
while his revolver lay on the floor
where he had been sitting.
"What is it," exclaimed Burrell,
But there was no need to ask, for
powder smoke was beginning to fill
the room, and the traders face gave
answer. 1t was winter than that Of
his daughter, who had crouched fear
fully against the wall, and he shook
like man with ague. But Stark stood
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
The First One That Was Used In Old
New York CITY.

New York City.
II haven't learned everything about
my business yet" said the young car
pet salesman, but I've picked up some
information that's interesting even if
it isn't new.
For instance, not everybody knows
that 1t isn't SO very long ago-only
about 200 years-that nobody had a
carpet in New York city. They didn't
use rushes strewn around for floor GOV.
ering, as they used to do in England,
partly, suppose, because rushes,
whatever they are, were not plentiful
and partly because they preferred
sand. Certainly sand sprinllled Oh Il
bare floor seems cleaner and better
than PUSHES, and 1t >has some advan-
tages over regular carpet. Anyhow,
that was what they used In the houses
of the aristocracy
But carpets came in fashion in New
York at the very end of the seven
teenth century, aud the man who intro
duced the fashion was Captain Kidd.
He wasn't a pirate then. He was cap
tain of the Antigua, Il packet ship ply
ing between here and London, and
was citizen and householder in
this city. In 1862 lie married Sarah
Port, the widow of another ship cap
tain, and set up housekeeping in Han,
over square. then an aristocratic quar-
ter.
I'm that house on the floor of the
best room,' as they called it in those
days, was the first carpet known to
have been in use in New York. 1t was
valued at $50, which doesn't seem ex-
travagant even as money was then
valued. That may not be an important
fact. but it's interesting."-New York
Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
A CAT AND A CANARY
They Went Away Separately, but Came
Back Touether

Back Together.
A lady friend of mine. saws an Eng.
lish writer, has rs pets !, canary and a
cat. The two were the best oi good
friends, and when Tie birds ls,snu
door was crened i, wculd co!ac out
and perch on The cats back while 1t
trillcd forth II song of ;ylatlncss.
One day liN friend LETT her two pets
together. aud on her return the. bird
was nowhere To he found. Pussy was
curlcd up on n cushion. sleeping con
tentedly. and my friend jumped to the
conclusion that the cat was answer
able for the birds; disappearance. ron-
sequently she caught up the cat and,
holding the supposed delinquent be.
fore the empty. cage. heat 1t rather
mercilessly Peer pussy mpwcd .rite.
ously. hut her ua,cat'ess mis;ress put
her outside ard .s:N,t-ri.e t,ner .;-ainst
her.
Next Misunderstanding rather asl,am-
cd of her outburst. sic ,iinde Inquiries
about the cat. but pussy was gone.
Some days litter She heard IL faint
scratching at herswindow, and un open.
Ing the easement u cat crent in and
laid Il hedraggled canary III her feet.
At first she did not recognize her pets
in the two tlisreputab!a looking objects
before her. Whcf she did recognize
them her delight WAS great.
Presumably the canary had gone out
by the open window, and, finding liber-
ty sweet. it had snownito II neighboring
wood. How the cat fcund the bird and
brought 1t back nnlniured is nys-
tCry. SO
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
WHEN LOST IN THE WOODS.
The Chief Dangers Lie In Panic and
Overexertion.

=
Overexertion.
Let the man who is lost in the woods
be very careful not to overexert him
self. His chief dangers lie in panic
and overeXertion and, though he may
be In great hurry to find shelter. /
must warn him to go slowly. Two
miles an hour, on an average, through
the snow i'll the woods is all that a
man in his condition will be able to
stand without overfatigue and its at
tendant dangers, overheatlng and per-
spiration. BY exercising caution
man may live through week of what
he is undergoing.
To make this article brief, however,
we shall suppose that he rcgains the
road by the afternoon of the first day.
He doesn't yet know. of course, just
where he is. He should examine the
tracks of the person who last passed
that way. 1t being afternoon, he must
follow in the direction taken by the
last passing vehicle or team, as shell.
ter will be, nearest in that direction.
Had 1t been morning he would have
taken the opposite direction. as who
ever made the tracks must have come
from the place where he obtained shell
ter the previous night.-A. e. Carleton
in Outing Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
e THE J

BY
REX BEACH
Z .copYRlcsr,soe,pY HARPER 8 sRoHEas
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER 1-John Gale is a trader at
Flambeau, rough outpost of civilization
in Alaska. His daughter Necia Is a
beautiful young girl, generally believed
to be half breed, daughter of Gale
sind the Indian squaw Aluna, with whon
he lives Some hidden burden weighs con
tinually on the traders mind. and he
views with apprehension the arrival OF
a squad of soldiers at Flambeau. That
means the law" he says uneasily to
Necia, who has become acquainted with
and admired by Lieutenant Burrell. COM
mander of the soldiers. HIT becomes
known that Napoleon Doret, an honest,
faithful French Canadian employed by
Gale, is deeply in love with Necia. One
Runnion. a dissolute gambler and bad
man.. arrives at Flambeau, by steamer
and in fight with Burrell Is worsted
and forced to leave cave town On the depart
Il will return to. take a hand in the
some silk gown brought->by him from
Dawson City for her. Arrayed in this,
she meets Lieutenant Burreii. who falls
madly in love with her, and he wonders
If her blood is really tainted. Gale re-
asserts that she is the Nightmare
daughter of himself and the squaw "
Runnion returns with Ben Stark, pro-
fessional gambler and man killer with
plenty of money. Stark builds a saloon
and dance hall at Flambeau. mo
Creek Lee discovers gold in valley
some miles distant, and Necia per-
suades Burrell to take her there and To-
cate a claim for her. their trip requir-
ing day and a night in the forest
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
my God, Tue killed n,m," cried Gale.

MY God, Tue killed htm!n cried Gale.
unhu:t and more composed than any
of them. Following the first bound
from his chair, he had relapsed into
his customary quiet, There had blazed
up one momentary flash of suspicion
and anger, but 1t died strafghtway, for
no man could have behold the trader
and not felt contrition. His condition
was pitiable, and the sight of a strong
man overcome is not pleasant. When
it was seen that no harm had been
of the accident.
Get together, all of you! It's moth
ing to be excited over!" said Stark.
How did it happen:" Runnion final
ly asked Gale, who had sunk Imply
upon the edge of the bunk, but when
the old man undertook to answer his
words were unintelligible, and he
shook his head helplessly.
Stark laid his finger on the hole that
the bullet had bored in the log close to
where lie was sitting and laughed
"Never mind, old man; It missed me
by six inches. You know there never
was a bullet that could kill me. I'm
six shooter proof"
"Wha'd l tell you:" trlumphantly
calculated Lee to the lieutenant.
Doret of all in the cabin had said
nothing. Seated apart from the others.
he had seen the affair from a distance.
as it were, and now stepped to the bed
to lay his hand on Gales shoulder.
Brace up, John. Sacre bleu! Your
face look lax flour. Come outside an
get li'l' air.
Poleon led his friend down the trail
for half a mile without speaking till
Gale had regained grip of himself
and muttered finally:
II never did such a thing before.
Poleon; never in all my life"
"Why:" insisted the Frcnchman.
'EI-I- What do you mean?'
Don't lie wit me, John. I'm hap
pen to be watch you underneat my
hat Wen you turn roun' for see If any
body lookin'.''
Il thought you were asleep" said
Gale.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
What's Yours?

1t was 1870 a. m. in the cheap, all
night restaurant.
whats yours?" said the tough
waiter, arms akimbo.
We gave our orders and in about ten
minutes the waiter served my friends,
but left me nothing.
Whats yours:" he asked, address
ing me.
Why" said L, surprised and re-
proachful, 81 ordered corned beef and
cabbage at least ten minutes ago"
The walters jaw became n trifle
more aggressive than usual
well" he said grimly. do you still
stick to ?"-Bohemian Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
A Finland Festival.

Paul Waineman's "a Summer Tour
In Finland" contains this pretty bit of
folklore: Midsummer is the great an
nual festival Of Finland. From every
height bonfire leaps to the sky in
honor of the mating of night and day,
who are then united. The Films pos
sess poetical legend relating to this
annual custom. ISolt and Amarik, tho
sunset and sunrise. beseeclled the lord
OF the sky to give them permission to
be eternally n bride and bridegroom
and once a year to clasp each other In
their glowing arms"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
Papua Island.

Parua ia!ard was so named by the
Malays and the word mems .frizzled."
IN reference TO the hair of the inhabit-
ants. 1t is generally supposed that
Papua or New Guinea was originally
part OF the mainland of Australia. 1t
was discovered by the Portuguese In
1875, though 1t was probably sighted
by A. Dabreu during his voyage fifteen
years earlier. The Australian govern
ment. realizing the danger that would.
arise If an enemy seized land SO near
their coasts. frequently urged England
to annex the eastern portion of the
island, and after two or three unau-
thorized annexations a British protec-
torate was established there In 1884.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
A Lessen Eron, Nat,.re :

young gentlemen" lcctGreH the EN-
inent Instructor, ven are cd enough
now to put away the childish and triv.
ial amusements thai sui..cctl for you
when you were yc:nger. l.riirn les
son from the dumb lru:es aud even
from the reptiles. When tilsg arrive nj
maturity they comnort Themselves with
a certain Gisrity:''
ut isn't so With the r:.,tlesiake. pro
fessor," objected t'.r Young man Will
the bad eye. THE cider lie crows the
more rattles he plays With Chicago
Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

THE elephants memory is proven
bal" said Il. Martin Duncan, L. n. s..
but that of the other beasts of the
jungle is hardly less noteworthy. II
gers in captivity always remember a
kindness and recognize friend even
after tile lapse CT months. Lions which
have been in geological garden for
years have also been known to show
signs Of abject fear when visited by
native hunters from the country
where they had their early home."-
London Mail.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
Clipping Their Winos.

The costume of the Pu Yuan Pen-jen
women in the Shan states is very stri.s.
Ing, consisting of n cloth hood, an open
jacket and Il pair of short white trou-
sers reaching barely to the knee, But
the most important though the least
noticeable part of their costume is their
colored cloth -gaiters. These the women
are OBLIGED to wear. as without them
1t II believed they would he able to fly
away. leaving their husbands and
sweethearts snrrswfuI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

During service in an English church
Oil warm Sunday many OF the con-
gregation. finding the air oppressive,
rose and silently stole away. The min
lister. percciving that the exodus was
about. to become epidemic. laused in
his discourse. "Brethren." Il. said, 81
am here TO deliver sermon. not n
soliloquy!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
Her 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
10 Know If they would 60. there when
they died. When an Affirmative an
swer was given, little Margaret ex-
GAINED with heartfelt sympathy:
Poor Dad.''-Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
A Distinction.

II say, do you think that Virgins is
a man TO be trusted?'
"Trusted? Yes; rather. Why. I'd
trust him with my lifew
"ies. but with anything of value,
."-Philadelphi Inquirer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

We often wonder how any person
can be persuaded into taking any
thing but Foley's Honey and Tar for
coughs, colds and lung trouble. Do
not be fooled into accepting Gown
make or other substitutes. The gen
uine contains no harmful drugs ard
Is in yellow package.
For sale by Anders & Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
His Exc,,se

Diggs-fou believe that whisky Is
good for a cold. don't you? Swiggs-
Yes. but how did you know? Digs
on, I've noticed that you nearly al.
ways have cold.-Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

People past middle life usually
have some kidney or bladder disor-
der that saps the vitality, which is
naturally lower in old age. Foley,s
Kidney Remedy corrects urinary
troubles, stimulates the kidneys, and
restores strength and vigor. 1t cures
uric acid troubles by strengthening
the kidneys so they will strain out
the uric acid that settles in the
muscles and joints causing rheuma-
tsm.
For sale by Anders & Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

Foley's Honey and Tar is a safe.
guard against serious results from
spring colds, which inflame the lungs
and develop into pneumonia. Avoid
counterfeits by insisting upon hay
ing the genuine Foleys Honey and
Tar. which contains no harmful drugs
For sale by Anders & Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
Women and Wor1s

Mrs. StubbNow. women are not i'm
pulsive, like you men. They always
measure their words Mr.. Stubb with
sigh)-Oh, If some Of them would
only give short measure.-Chicago
News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
Repetition.

Husband (enterlng house with bag
u chestnuts'-l brought home some
more chestnuts. dear Wife (wearily.
without glancing npD-I'm llstening.-
Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
Tender Touch.

A man who is rough and awkward at
everything else will show delicacy
and skill greater than any woman's
when he has 10 Patch ten dollar
biH.-Atchison Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

smith-Why don't you play poker?
Are you against gambling?
Brown-Ycs-up against it.-Detroit
Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

Mr.. F. G. Fritss, oneonta, N. Y,
writes: MY little girl was greatly
benefited by taking Foley's orino
Laxative, and / think it is the best
remedy for constipation and liver
trouble" Foley's Orino Laxative is
best for women and children, as it
is mild, pleasant and effective, and
is splendid spring medicine, as it
cleanses the system and clears the
complexion.
For sale by Anders & Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

The face of n wife shows what her
husband is: The shirt OF the husband
shows what his wife is.-Servian Prov
erb.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
Miaht Be Worse.

Where do YOU work, my good MANI"
I'm powder factory"
Mercy! What a hazardous occupa.
IfoOit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

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 a spring tonic
for the whole family. 35c, Tea or
Tablets.-R. A. Denton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
Geo. W, Weber.
Phone 44s.
House for Sale.

A well improved residence pro-
perty with two acres of land for
sale at bargain. Two blocks from
Fair Grounds. Inquire of Bronson
Carr 4 sons, Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

ooh, no, num- l seldom meets any
automobiles on my way to or from
work."-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
osTEoPArHY TREArMENr

OSTEOPATHY TREATMENT,
DIR. w. A. Cole of Dubuque, este
opath, will be at Hotel Clarence
Tuesdays and Fridays Of each week.
Call or telephone for appcastments.
15-tf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28
A FAMOUS CARPET.

fro BE coNr1suED.I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-04-28

THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK.
s: 81: s: 4: e.: &: as; is;
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
". c. 7. U. Social a Success.

On Monday evening. April ~,
'''r ladir> Il the Y. &. +. L. held
a" in'' resting social gathering at
''c ''' n'c Il Mr.. aId Mrs. f. G.
C.'n''r, on Main street.
IL ladirs had prepared a most
d''';r'"'uI and interesting program
c"n-'N'i"g "f musical s.h ct.on~ and
readings. all of which was highly
enjoyed by lhnse present.
The managing committee and
mem'riS were not unmindful Of
Ga" e'sny successes which have at
l'nd'ri ih' lr work in this com
moniiy for the betterment of
~0c''iN AMI the uplifting % their
t'li' " m"n and women, and there
'orc Ike very first thing on the
pr"p.Hm was prayer, made by
Mr.. Geo. J Cunningham so touch
Irg and with such clcqucnce as 10
its'preSS all who were present with
ihe fact that man can live in close
contact and fellowship with his
Creator; that He is not 3 being 10
he feared. but a lowing, mcrciful
Father and Preserver.
Music followed. participated in
by all present, with Mrs. f. G.
Conner presiding at the organ.
Then came a reading by Mr.
Phil. K. PulIiam, who gained the
closest attention of his hearers.
and at intervals the reading was
stopped and musical selections
rendered.
After the programme. the guests
and members repaired to the din
ing room and partook of refresh
ments, coffee and delicious choco-
late.
"A social session followed. lasting
Tor time all too short. in this
most hospitable of homes. after
which the guests and members de-
parted for their homes. leaving
behind them their best wishes for
the health and happiness of their
h'sis. and carrying with them
recoIlections OF the occasion which
time cannot efface and which will
be referred to at like future gather
ings for years to come.
A GUEST.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1909-04-21
CAN YOU SPELL7
Test Your Ability by Writing This
tumble From Dictation.

Test Your Ability by Writing This
tumble From Dietation.
1t Is som" time ago since spelling
bees were popular forms Of entertain.
ment In this country, but still one &C.
caslonally comes across the very SUI
perior person who tells you he can
easily spell any word ever printed IN n
dictionary. II ever you meet this type
or man, just ask somebody to dictate
the Following tumble to him and see
how many mistakes he vii. make:
"Antlnous. disappointed, desiccated
physicist. was peeling potatoes in an
embarrassing and harasslng way. His
idiosyncrasy and privilege was to eat
mayoDnaise and mussels svk.Ie staring
al the Plefades and selling peoples
ricyeles and velocipedes. He was an
erring teetotaler and had been on a
picayune jamboree. lie rode n palfrey
stallion and carried a salable papier
mache bouquet OF asters, phlox, null
lem. chrysanthemums. rhododendrons
fuchsias and nasturtiums.
He wore n sibyrs resplendent tur-
quoise paraphernaiia. an ormolu yash-
max and astrakhan chaparejos. He
drank crystallizable and disagreeable
curacao juleps through sieve. He
stole some moneys and hid them I'M
der a peddler's mahogany bedstead
and mattress.
Like fend In an ecstasy Of gay,
city rushed after him into the mael-
strom. or melee. and held him as I'm a
Wise ! could not feaze him. however,
and he addressed me, with autocracy.
In the following imbecile words. which