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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

The first thing to do in building a
strong woven wire fence is to set all
the posts deep, 1tamp the earth firmly
around and strongly brace the end sup
porting posts. The best stay for an
end post is the anchor guy. This is
made by digging a hole four or FIVE
feet away from the post in straight
line with the fence, two or three feet
deep, and placing in this hole rock,
old iron wheel or piece of durable
wood. To the stone, iron or wood
anchor, and to the top Of the post or
near the top is fastened double No.
8 wire. The anchor is then solidly
covered with earth and the wire twist
ed with lever until 1t Is tight and
slightly pulling on the post. The far
Their out from the base Of the post the
anchor is buried the greater pulling
power 1t will have. Also a No. 6 wire
will be stronger and last longer than
No. o wire. II the anchor guy wire will
be In the way when fastened to the end
post, 1t can be fastened to next to the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
JOHN wRoE.
Fake Prophet, Long Ago Dead,
Though His Followers Deny II.

Fake Prophet, Long Ago Dead,
Though His Followers Deny Il.
The alleged bogus burial of the
Duke OF Portland as bruce makes
one think Of John Wroe. He died
in lCollingwood, Melbourne, Febru-
airy 5. 1863, aged 81, and yet some
fanatics appear to believe that he Is
still alive, inasnuch as he ds report
ed to have said he would never die.
Johanna Southcott died in 1914 aged
"a. Her followers believed she would
give birth to the Messiah. says the
Imperial Review. Sir doctors testi-i
fed that they would believe she was
about to become mother II she was
Young enough. A silvered cradle
costing R200 was prepared for the
infant and 9100 more was spent in
gold spoons. pap boats and what not.
Wroe was her principal follower.
With her sect as nucleus he form.
ed the Christian Israelites. He
preached his doctrines for nearly half
century throughout Britain, Eu-
rope, America and Australia.
A follower named Stanley gave
him s9,500 with which temple was
built at Ashton, England. Afterward.
1t became theatre. Yet Wroe new
er succeeded anywhere so well as
in Melbourne. His followers here
subscribed and bought him man.
sion-Melbourne House-in Wake
field, England.
No portrait was ever taken OF
him, as lhe forbade portraiture. He.
Ia described as an exaggerated like
ness OF Gen. Booth. with hook nose.
fiery eyes and shaggy hair and beard.
The Christian Israelites are also
called Wroeites and Beardies. The
sect is still prosperous in Melbourne.
Visiting Its church, q handsome
ibluestone place in Fitzroy, on a re-
cent Sunday evening we found what
was described as an unusually small
Sattendance-about forty ladies and
twenty gentlemen. Il Twenty eight Of
the ladies' were In white straw bon
nets. The younger ones had them
coquettishIy trimmed with feathers
and they enclosed pretty faces too.
We thought Of Cerlyle's saying when
Queen Victoria came to. the throne,
Poor girl! At an age when she can
hardly be trusted to buy her own
bonnet"
An outcome of the Wroeites was
the Fisheries. When Wroe died
James Fisher, charcoal burner Of
iNunawading, eight miles from Mel
bourne, then in the wild bush. tried
to obtain the succession. Failing this
he made secession. He founded
the Church Of the Firstborn and OBJ.
tanned 100 followers, with an astound-
ing combination Of Wroeism, Mormon
ism, SpirituaNsm and Freemasonry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
DECAY OF THE TEETH.
The Three Principal causes-Food
That 10 Cleansing In Effect.

The Three Principal causes-Food
That 10 Cleansing In Effect.
OF all physical ailments to which
the human race Is subject decay Of
the teeth is perhaps the most gen.
eral and widespread. This is true at
least OF modern times, for examine
ton OF ancient skulls has shown that
although the ancients suffered from
decaying teeth they did not suffer
to such an extent as we do today.
The examination OF the school chill.
dren of the present day betrays an
appalling state Of affairs in this re-
gard.
We know that the tooth itself Is
covered. with a shield Of enamel
which, is intended to remain intact
and preserve the dentine, or real
tooth material, from the assaults Of
harmful germs formed in the mouth.
principally by reason OF the lodg-
ment Of particles Of food between the
teeth or in small depressions and
dents. Certain kinds Of food, es-
peoially sugars and starchy foods, II
allowed to remain in contact with tho
teeth set up an acid fermentation.
during which the bacteria which are
produced literally feed upon the
teeth. first eating away the enamel
and when that is gone burrowinx
down into the dentine until the pulp
of the tooth is exposed. AS soon as
they reach the nerve of the tooth a
terrible toothache announces the fact
There are three causes behind all
this rouble-improper food, wrong
ways of eating and lack Of cleanli-
ness. The mistake Of serving too
much overlooked. soft food Is re-
sponsible for much of the trouble.
and this is just as true for little chill
dren as 1t is for adults. The teeth were
given us to bite with and to chew
with and sif they are defrauded Of
their natural work they become un-
healthy. s
In addition to this, certain articles
OF food, such as raw apples and
nuts. which call for mastication be-
fore swallowing. are absolutely
cleansing in their. effect upon the
teeth. Mechanically they remove
masses of soft accompanying material.
Besides this. mastlcatins promotes
the dow Of saliva. which in it, turn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Houses Built Of Meer.chaur,l.l

The town Of vallecas, in Spain, is
almost entirely built Of meerschaum.
yallecas has on its outskirt great
quarries Of meerschaum too coarse
for pipe making. and meerschaum-
built town is the result-an ivory.
white town that shines in the Span,
ish sun. In Morocco meerschaum is
80 plentiful that they use it. when
soft and fresh, for soap. 1t gives
q plentiful and cleansing lather,
Ekdischehr. in Asia Minor, supplies
the worlds meerschaum. There are
1000 mines. large and small there.
and 5000 Kurd and Persian meer-
schaum miners work day and night
in them. The meerschaum comes
from the earth yellow. and turns
white after ton days blsaching in
the sun.-New York Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
THE WAY z, OF sLEEp.

Mere 10 quiet path OF sleep
That leads us back to God;
One sanctuary that remains
When all earth's paths are trod.
/. Away, away, from fretful sound,
From light and thought and care!
o part the hidden, leafy gates
And let me breathe It's air.
Cool fingers for the lidded eyes
The zephyrs there shall bring,
Tue while we glide and dream and
drift
From every sordid thing
Through shaded avenues OF rest
y Where toll was never known.
Whore God In His great mercy.
broods.
And mends and heals His own.
J;
Awake, our foes are round about,
Oue watch must ceaseless be,
But sleep, and they are put to rout.
Forget and they will fee.
Herr. bid at last to come and share
Dternity's calm sweep,
We. with the ages, drop all care
To sleep TO sleep-to sleep.
|!
= helpless, glad surrender there
Tue soul lies bare and prone.
TIL washed and bleached as glitter
ing snow
On mountain S,irnmits blown.
Q sleep, the seM-fulflling prayer,
49, S1ax
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
emit on the elegant costumes 81 tbe st

ent on the elegant costumes Of the star
actresses. Wherever the latter have
toured they have left in their trail the
'atest conceptions Of fashion, exciting
she envy and desires of their foreign
sisters. Again, French novelists never
Ire of pralsing the beauty, elegance
md perfect taste In dress Of the wom-
IN OF Paris. Imperceptibly cosmopoli.
San women have imbibed the notion
hat outside of Paris there is no saliva.
tion for the smart woman who yearns
TO incarnate the latest ideal Of the
mode,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

who gloried in their work. For a long
time Paris lived mainly on the creation
and distribution Of articles of luxury.
Probably her dfessmakers stand alone
in having made profound study of
historical costumes for reproductive
purposes. They found precious inspira-.
tIon at the Louvre. Luxembourg and
other famous picture galleries. M.
Worth wrote a big book on his profes-
sion. NJ. Felix often .'created' at
sacrifice, for the pure love of art
Paris has always been the principal
creative center of dramatic art; the
success of a new piece is often depend
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
BEST TARGET IS THE TRIANGLE.

Has Been Adopted by the British
Army Council for Indoor Practice.
A new design for target practice,
termed the Solano target, has been
formally adopted by the British army
council for use In indoor ranges. 1t
Is declared by enthusiasts that more
benefit will be derived from shooting
at these objects than by range prac-
tice in the open, under many condi-
lions.
A striking innovation is substitution
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

Of trinngle-shaped target for the
standard circular kind. 1t is asserted
that the triangle has direct relation
to the human figure which the circu-
lar sort has not One device used III
connection with the new indoor prac,
tice Is a miniature landscape across
which tiny replicas of bodies of march,
ing men can be moved. Trees. rocks.
houses and hills nre all simulated and
the marksman is presented with nearly
as many obstacles as II he were firing
in the open air.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

NJ. Paul wolfskel. professor Of
mathematics at Damnstadt, has insti-
tuted prize OF $4,000 as an induce
msnt to re-discover the famous the
'orem Of Fmmat, which has been lost
for over two centuries
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

The rmor that Roman Prince
intends to sell abroad quantity Of
Galileo's letters has raised storm of
protest In the scientific world and IN
the local press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Facts About Poultry,

Keep your hens warm, well watered
and fed.
Eggs are the drawing cards at this
time Of the year.
Keep your laying hens from rough
or raw weather.
Are you aware that the lazy hen is
never laying hen?
Eggs are profitable If hens are
housed and fed intelligently.
The hopper method of feeding is a
success with some varieties.
Laying hens that are confined dur
ing the cold days must have meat.
Never, under any circumstances, keep
the feed before the fowls constantly.
The American and Asiatic breeds
will do better II fed at regular inter
walls.
You will quickly notice falling of
In eggs when hens are allowed to run
out in the cold snow.
Line your house with tarred paper.
Cracks are roup producers. A sick
fowl is worse than none at all.
Fit up your breeding pens early.
Remember that early matches develop
and make the most valuable birds.
Feeding is puzzling problem to the
majority Of amaturs. Feed variety.
only just what they will eat, and you
have solved the problem.
See that your roost poles are low.
While corn is high see that every
fowl is paying profit. II she is not
profitable, dispose of her at once.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
PA 7 RIGA.
$3J Aill L,uls3 Kim5lll.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS;

Sierra Leone lay steaming in the full
noon-day heat, it was breathless, In
tense. suffocating; but Patricia glor-
led in 1t. To her, Africa was not
an isolated, hostile, fever-infested
country. but Just home. She had
made its wrongs her own. and with
all Its unnamed horrors it was still
the land OF her birth.
She hummed gay tune as the
two black men strobe along swinging
her gently in her silk hammock, and
watched through half-closed lids the
splashes of sunlight that played daz.
xling1y upon the white stone-work Of
the barracks. There was a group
Of soldiers and tourists standing
shout the door. and Patricia lowered
her eyes as she met the glances
which were bent upon her.
How beautiful some OF these AT.
rscans are, even If they are black!"
cried one of the soldiers. looking in
to her face.
Instantly an English tourist strobe
forward, his right arm shot out ana
the soldier fell upon the hot pave
ment a limp mass OF leather and
Khaki.
Patricia bent her head in acknowl
sdgment as the two servants bore
her stolidly onward. The hot blood
dyed her cheeks and her eyes fash
cd angrily. She held up her brown
hand In the full glare of the sunlight
and looked at it thoughtfully.
Black" she whispered. "Poor, old
Africa!"
After a few moments she request.
cd the blacks to retrace thet. steps
and return homeward. AS they near
cd the barracks crowd was gather.
ing, and with quick cry OF dismay
Patricia sprang from her hammock.
The English tourist lay upon the
ground unconscious, with a cash upon
hfs, forehead.
She turned to her bearers and
spoke in the native tongue. Take
him home!" she said. II will walk! I"
They 1esitated and she faced them
angrily. Can you not see that he
has been wounded-and for mel"
she cried.
Instantly they obeyed and swung
him along carefully, Patricia following
with quick, graceful movement, SO
foreign to the native Of Africa.
8 Bruce Stockton stood upon the
deck of an African coaster looking
down upon Patricia. He had known
for nearly month that The loved this
little brown maid he had found on
the western coast of Africa, and his
love knew no regrets, although he was
descendant Of one OF the oldest
/ families of England. and his mother
reyelled in the motto of their crest.
Patricia" he said, gravely, would
you be glad II l should remain here
IN African"
She looked up at him quickly.
why would you do that" she asked,
quietly, but the eloquent flash Of her
dark eyes told him all that he visa.
ed to know.
because. Patricia" he answered,
II want you for my wife and 1 would
not take you from the land you love. =
Slowly she turned to him. .Then
do you not love England?" she asked
q little breathlessly.
He WINGED. yes, Patricia, and l
love my mother. But fear, dea,
that you could not be happy there .
She looked at him with a puzzled
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
values Rtse R.nidIv

Real estate values In New York city,
according to the assessment figures,
are increasing $1.006.97O each day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

North and South America have
11.0es.ooo Germans or atrman-spsak-
Ing people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

A shoe clerk has at least two trou.
bles: Selling a woman shoe that ID
big enough. and selling man a shoe
that u small enough.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

II there are any young colts running
about in the stable, be sure you, hang
the harness out of their reach.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

OIL meal or ground fax seed makes
a splendid ration to overcome a ten
dency to constipation in the horses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

Be careful about the harness. II 1t
is comfortable you will get work out of
the team to the best advantage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

& Nervous and bad tempered horses
have been tanned by feeding sugar.
Many instances Of this are on record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

Oats and bran, half and half by
measure, Is the best grain ration for
the stallion in season, according to an
experienced horseman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

In breeding, defects are peculiarly
persistent and are more easily stamped
on the next generation than are good
qualities.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
laE|a G EE9yf 5 i

Wood charcoal should always be kept
in the hog pen.
No animal on the farm succumbs 80
quickly to disease as sheep, but they
are not difficult to keep healthy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-02

"What!' cried Jim In alarm. He
faced about and saw Eloisc. He guess
ed the truth A few quick strides
brought him to the entrance curtains.
He threw them back and looked into
the ring.
my God! Why don't Barker stop
herr"
What is itT' called Douglas. He
forgot the deacon In his terror at Jim's
behavior, and Strong was able to slip
away unnOticed.
she's goin' to ride! She's goin' to
ride Barbarian"
Douglas crossed to his side and
looked
Polly was springing on to the back
of Barbarian. He was poorly trained
horse. used by the other girl for moro
Polly's.
"She's goin through her regular turn
with him. She's trying to break her
neck" said Jim. "She wants to do 1t.
It's your faultw he cried, turning upon
Douglas with bloodshot eyes. He was
half insane. Tie cared little whom he
wounded.
"Why can't we stop herr cried
Douglas, unable to endure the strain.
He took one step inside the entrance.
mo, no; not THAR Jim dragged
him back roughly "If she sees you
now it viii be the end" They watch
ed In silence. "She's over tho first
part" Jim whispered at last.
Douglas drew back his muscles
tense, as he watched the scene inside
the ring Eloise stood at the pastors
side horror stricken at Polly's reckless
behavior. She knew Barbarian. 1t
was easy to guess the end.
shes comm to the hoops" Jim
whispered hoarsely.
Barbarian don't know that part.
never trained him." the other girl said.
Polly made the first leap toward the
hoops The horse was not at fault; 1t
was Polly. She plunged wildly. The
rddience started. She caught her foot
ing with an effort One, two, three
hoops were passed. She threw herself
across the back of the horse and hung
head downward as he galloped around
the ring. The band was playing loud.
ly; the people were cheering. She ross
to meet the last two hoops.
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what do you mean by THAR" shout
ed Strong.
II mean that stayed with you and
your narrow minded congregation be-
fore because believed you needed me.
But now this girl needs me more. She
needs me to protect her from Just such
injustice as yours"
you'd better be protectin yourself
That's my advice to you"
II can do that without your advice"
maybe you can find another church
with that circus ridin' girl a-hangin
round your neck"
Hes right" cried Polly. "You
couldn't" She chung to the pastor in
terrified entreaty. "You couldn't get
another church. They'd never, never
forgive you. It's no use. You've got to
let me go! You've got to-"
Listen, Polly" He drew her toward
him. "God Is greater than any church
or creed. There's work to be done
everywhere-hi work"
you'll soon find out about that"
Numbered Strong.
Nv "hit ohoV A1cu6oot VAN
his head thrown high. This child has
opened new world to me. She has
shown me broader. deeper humanity.
She and I will find the way together"
ut won't be an easy one, I'll promise
you that" Strong turned to go.
I'm not looking for the easy way"
Douglas called after him; then he turn.
ed to draw Polly's arm within his. but
Polly had slipped from his side to fol.
low the deacon.
sOh, please, Deacon Strong, pleasew
she pleaded. you won't 60 away like
that. He'll be all right II youll only
walt. I'm not coming back. I'm not
honestly. I'm going ON with the show
tonight. and I'm going this time for
ever"
you are going to stay here with
mew cried Douglas.
mo, no. Mr.. John! I've made up my
mind. and won't be to blame for your
unhappiness." She faced him firmly
now. II don't belong to your world,
and don't want to try any more. I'm
what he called me-I'm circus riding
girl. was born in the circus, and I'll
never change. That's my work-riding
and it's yours to preach. You must
% your work, and III do mine"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-02
By MARGARET MAY0

She started toward the ring. Eloise
and Barbarian were already waiting ut
the entrance.
'Eloise!' She took one step toward
her, then stopped at the sound Of Bar
ker's voice.
Ladies and gentlemen" he called,
although we are obliged TO announce
that our star rider, Miss Polly. will not
appear tonight, we offer you In her
place an able substitute, Mile. Eloise,
on her black, untamed horse Barba-
rian."
Eloise put her hands on the horses
back to mount.
mo, nor cried Polly.
The other girl turned in astonish-
ment at the agony In her voice.
"Polyw
"Wait Eloise! I'm going to rider
"You can't, not Barbarian! He don't
know your turn"
$50 much the better" She seized the
bride from the frightened girls hand.
''Pollyr shouted Douglas. He had
followed her to the entrance.
II mustl I willv'
She flew into the ring before he
could stop her. He took one step to
follow her.
you'd better let her alone and get
out of here" said Strong His voice
was Hike firebrand to Douglas. He
turned upon him. white with rage.
you drove her to this" His fists
were clinched. He drew back to strike.
Jim came from behind the wagons
just In time to catch the uplifted arm.
leave him to me. This amt no par
sons job" The pastor lowered his
arm, but kept his threatening eyes on
the deacon's face.
where's Poll?" asked Jim.
"In there!' Douglas pointed toward
the main tent without turning his
head. He was still glaring at the dea-
con and breathing hard.
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Bargain echoed Douglas. what
bargain?"
"Oh, please, Deacon Strong, please.
didn't mean to see hlm--I didn't, tru.
ly." She hardly knew what she was
saying.
what bargain?" demanded Douglas.
''She told me that you and her
wasn't ever goin' to see each other
ag'inl roared Strong. "If I'd knowed
she was goln' to keep on with this
kind of thing you wouldn't have got
OIL 80 easy"
$50 that's ttw cried Douglas. II
was all clear to him now. He recalled
everything - her hysterical behavior,
her laughter, her tears. "It was you
who drove that child back to this" He
glanced at Polly. The narrow shout
little fingers were clasping and unclasp-
Ing each other. Never before had she
seemed so small and helpless.
.Oh, please, Mr.. John, please don't
make him any worse!''
"Why didn't you tell me?" he de-
manded.
ut would have done no good" she
sobbed. "Oh. why-why won't you
leave me alone?"
ut would have done all the good In
the world. What right had he to send
you back to thls?"
Il had every right" said Strong
stubbornly.
"What?' cried Douglas.
at was my duty"
"Your duty? Your narrow minded
bigotry!"
II don't allow no man to talk to me
like that, not even my parson."
"Im not your parson any longer"
declared Douglas. He faced Strong
squarely. He was master Of his own
affairs at last Polly chung to him,
begging and beseechlng.
"Oh, Mr.. John, Mr.. John!'