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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

you play the VIOLIN Whatever has
been, have faith in you now!"
She spoke ,breathlessly, in very aban-
don, carried away by her feeling. AS
she spoke he had turned toward her.
his paleness flushed. his eyes leaping
up like hungry fires. devouring her
face. -At-the look timidity rushed upon
her, She stopped abruptly and took a
startled step from him.
He turned from her instantly. His
hands dropped at his sides. The word
that had almost sprung to speech had
slipped back into the void.
81 thank you for the charity you
have for me- lie said, which / in no
way deserve. IL shall always re-
member it."
She hcsitated an instant, made as If
to speak. Then. turning, she went
quickly from him. At the edge of the
bushes she stopped with q sudden i'm
pulse. She looked at the handker-
chief she held. Some tiny lettering
was embroidered iii It's corner, the word
"Jessica." She glanced behind her.
He had not moved. Rolling it into
ball, she thlpw it hack ovor the bushes,
then ran on hastily through the trees.
After n time Harry turned slowly,
his shoulders lifting in n deep respira-
ton. The white and tilmy cambria
caught his eye lying Mt the base of
the great knoblillc rock. He went to
| 1t, picked it up and looked at it closely.
."Jessica." lie whispered. The name
chung about him. The very leaves re-
peated ii in music. lie had ~ curious
sensation, as if while she spoke that
very name had half framed itself in
some curtained recess of his thought.
He pressed the handkerchief to his
face. Tie faint perfume 1t eXhaled,
| like the dust of dead roses. gave him
q ghostly impression of the familiar.
He struck his forehead sharply with
| his open hand.
Fool" he said, with bitter laugh.
"Foolr"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03


not astray now;
it was lost, but
it has found its
way back. When
your m e IN o ry
comes you will
see that 1t is
Fate that has
beenlcadingyou.
There was moth
ing in your past
that cannot be
hurled and for
gotten. w Ii n t
you have been
you will never
be again. l know
that! / saw you
fight Devlin, and
] know why you
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

doWs were GAIL; save where here and
there the soft gov of night lamp
sifted through Il 5liutter. The evening
had closed glooa,ily, breeding storm. ,
Before Jessica cytinguished the 'lisM
she searched in Il drawer and found
her wedding rins-thc one she had
Worn for .eG; tll.i:i aa hour. Whep
she crept into bed the rins<H;is oip-l,cr
finger Size had fallen nsiaep with
her check resting ca it.
She awo.se with Il start, with u
vague. incXpli:aile U,ieasincss, an in
stinct that tie night had voiced ain
unusual sound. SIZE sat up in bed.
staring into the dali: depths Of the
room. Her instant thought had been
OF David sLi.es. but the tiny bell Gu
the wall whose wire lei TO his bed
room WAS not Vibrating She listened
q moment. bGt there VIZ, only II dceI,
silence. Slipping OFT Of bed, she cross.
cd the room and pi.r.ti the curtain
from before the tail i'.'lGch wilGow
The room wis ca tie ;s.o.lad floor ans.
the window save Directly Gil the lawn
While she gael there came Il sudieM
yellow flare of lightning. ard far dis.
tant nutfer cf thua.a..' spoke behind
the Hills.
Still, with the ui!re.;soaing uneasi
ness holding her, she g.oned to the
door, drew tie belt ana looked OIL
into tlie wiGe, softly catpetcd Eall
lighted diml.4 liy u liInp set just at
the turn of the staircase. Al ut once
shiver ram Through her There. ii
dozen steps away, The. light full upon
him. stood the man who filed her.
thoughts.
He stood perfectly still, without
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
MOT Bull Run.

The story was, told of an American
who happened to be crossing the ocean
some years ago on the. Fourth of July,
which national holiday was celebrated
with great enthusiasm by the Ameri-
cans on board.
81 say" asked one Of the English
men, what is this the anniversary of
anyhow? Isn't 1t to celebrate the bat
tie of Bull Run or something of that
kind?"
NO" promptly spoke up an Amerl-
can, mot Bull Run John Bull Rum"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

"You were long time III the far cor
ner of the conservatory last evening"
suggested the mother. what was GO
ing on?"
do you remember the occasion on
which you became engaged TO papa?"
inquired til" laughter by way Of reply.
"Of course do"
"Then 1t ought not to, be necessary
for you to ask any questions"
Thus gently the news WAS broken
that they were to have son-in-law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

Do you have backache occasionally.
or stitches" in the side, and some
times do you feel all tired out, with
out ambition and without energy? II
SO. your kidneys are out of order.
Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills.They promptly relieve backache,
weak back, inflammation of the blad-
der and weak kidneys. For sale by
all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

Foley's orino Laxative cures consti-
patton and liver trouble and makes
the bowels healthy and regular. Orino
Is superior to pills and tablets as 1t
does not grippe or nauseate. Why take
anything else.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

The long winter months heavy
foods-lack of exercise decrease your
vitality make you feel mean. Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea gives you
yitality-clears the blood-bsild5 up
flesh. Makes you strong and robust.
Great Spring medicine. Tea or tab.
lets, 35 cents. Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

When you want the best, get De
Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel Salye.
1t is good for little or big cuts, hollis
OF bruises. and is especially recon-
mended for piles. For sale by all
druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
Takes Him Down.

Every man has his price," quoted
the wise guy.
well, I've noticed that n woman
can generally make lin feel pretty
cheap" added the simple mug.-Phila-
delphia Record
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

If a cough once gets into your sys-
tenn 1t acts on every muscle and fibre
OF the body and makes you ache all
over. 1t especially affects the intes-
tines arr makes you constipated, SO
in order to get rid of cold thorough
ly ana without delay you should not
take anything TIA, will tend to con-
stipate. Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup acts upon the bowels and
thereby drives the cold out of the
system. 1t contains no opiates-it
is pleasant to take and is highly
recommended for children. Sold by
all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

Nervous Old Lady Ito deck hand on
stcamboab-Is there any fear Of dan
ger? Deck Hand Plenty
Of four, mn'am. but not II bit of dan
ger
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

1t depends upon the pill you take.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best pills known for constipation and
sick headache. Sold by all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

c. R. Nuger, the Jeweler, 1860 vir-
GINA Ave-, Indianapolis, Ind, writes:
Il was SO weak from kidney trouble
that could hardly walk a hundred
feet. Four bottles of Foley's Kidney
Remedy cleared my complexion, cured
my backache and the irregularities
disappeared, and l can now attend
to business every day. and recon-
mend Foley's Kidney Remedy to all
sufferers. as 1t cured me after the
doctors and other remedies had
failed. Anders & Philips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

The United States submarine tend
crs fly flag With black fish on n
white background surrounded by Il
red, border.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

Many little lives have been saved
by Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs
colds. Group and whooping cough. 1t
is the only safe remedy for infants
and children as it contains no opiates
or other narcotic drugs, and children
like Foley's Honey and Tar. Careful
mothers keep a bottle in the house.
Refuse substitutes. For sale by An
Gers & Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the
air passages, stops the irritation in
the troat 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 the system. Re-
fuse any but the genuine in the yell
low package, Anders & Phillips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
House for Sale.

A we'll improved residence pro-
perty with two acres Of land for
Gale at bargain. Two blocks from
Fair Grounds. Inquire of Bronson
Carr & sons, Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
GEaaneez' go

WEB; The sanitarium OIL
tie ridge sleep had de-
seconded. On its broad
grounds there was no
light OF moon or stars,
r.li tic ch,p,j,or win
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-03
chapter 10

n ESSICA bore back from
the town that afternoon
- spirit of tremlllous
[A gladness. In the few
moments of that thrill
ing ride and rescue Il
mysterious change had been wrought
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-03-18
awarding the contract for the silver
service with the following results:
For ]. E. Caldwell & Co., votes.

awarding the contract for the silver
service with the following results:
For j. E. Caldwell & Co., votes.
For Karl Lehman & Son, vote.
For j. c. Won Seutter, l vote.
t'The secretary counted the vote,
which was by ballot, announced the
result, land the chairman declared that
the contract for the silyr service was
awarded to j. E. Caldwell & Co.
Committee adjourned to meet at 4
O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of a
conference with the representative of
]. E. Caldwll & Co., and
Whereas, The action of said COM
mittee, by majority vote, at reg
ular meeting awarded the contract to
]. E. Caldwell & Co., therefore be it
"Resolvd, That the contract for a
silver service forthe battleshipM issis-
sippi be awarded to J. E. Caldwell &
Co., and that payment for said servic
be made only from. and to the extent
of, the money under the control of
the committee at the time of closing
the contract, and that J. e. Caldwell
& Co., be notified to appear for the
purpose of closing the contract.
Minority Concessions.
After the adoption of this last reso-
luton, Gov Noel asked if there was
any further business, and there being
no response, the meeting was adjourn
ed. Later, however, Gov. Vardaman
returned and stated that the $1,704.S0
which had been under his control
would be placed absolutely at the
disposal of the purchasing committee
as soon asthe purchase was made. To
this the Governor and DR.. Rowland
replied that it was all right. Again
he returned, accompanied by Prof.
Powers and when the commission was
reconvened. offered a motion that Gov
Noel, Dr. Rowland andMrs. Lockwood
be authorized tomake the purchase of
the service from JE Caldwell & Co.,
through Meyer & Schamber. The mo-
ton carried, and all the members ex-
pressd satisfaction with the termina-
ton of the whole controversy.
In the result. Messrs. Vardaman and
Powers win their point in making the
purchase through a Mississippi house,
while the other side will get the de-
signs as submittd by the Philadelphia
concern. 1t therefore appears that the
compromise really settles the point
for which both contended.
Jackson, Miss, March u, 1908
The deadlock was broken at meet
ing of the silver service commission
held at the office of the govrnor by
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-03-18

of other men who have made.
and showing them how they could
make, money by better methods.
Ii anyone can compare the re-
suits Of Southern farming with
that of other sections where live
stock is the basis Of agriculture,
II he can read and see the success
which other men have achivede by
growing good stock and improving
their soils, IL he can look out over
the lamentable poor fields of the
South and see the downright, heart
Southern cotton g rover, and still be-
lieve that cotton pays better than a
system of farming which includes the
raising of stock and the up-building
Eof the soil, we fear that we have
nothing to say that can change his
mind.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-03-18

the reinstatement of Mrs Eunica
Lockwood as a member
Mrs Lockwood had been given the
right to vote on the silver service by
three membrs of til commission last
December, those three members bling
Gov Mol DR.. Rowland and Prof Pow
ers. Ex-Gov. Vardaman was not at
that meeting, but since that time that
is when it came to the selection of
the designs, he and Prof. Powers OBJ
jected to the vot of Mrs. Lockwood,
and not desiring to appear to be push
ing herself on even one-haf the mem
bers of the commission she retired for
the thine being.
At this meeting Dr. Rowland recite
the fact that Mrs. Lockwood had been
duly elected a member OF the COM
mission, and asked for ruling Of the
chair on that proposition. The result
was that Mrs. Lockwood was restored
to membership, the DEADLOCK was brok-
en-, and the contract was soon let and
agreed to by the majority.
1t had been suggested and strongly
suspected that the melting Of the
commission would be a stormy one,
but it was not In fact it was one of
the most harmonious peaceful the
commission has held.
The only suggestion Of protest
against the proceedings was when
Prof. Powers demanded to know the
object and the intent of the reSOlu-
ton which gaev the opinion OF the
attorney general as the authority of
the commission for buying a silver
service that would cost only what mo-
ney was actually in the hands Of the
commission, Suggesting that the resol
| ton was intended as a reflection on
some Of the members of the commits
sion.
1t will be noticed that the contract,
though let to Caldwell & Co..O Phila-
delphia, is through Meyer & Scham-
Der, jewelers. of Meridian, and at the
same price that was mRtiond in the,
bid of Caldwell & Co., AZ the Deeemb
meeting. This makes the contrast go
to Mississippi firm-that is the Mis-
sissippi firm gets the credit Of having
furnish the service for the battle
ship named in honor Of the State.
1t is estimated that there wiz be
about 1877 pounds of silver in the ser
vice, or something like 5000 ounces
/ 1t is also stated that the silver Seryic
will be one Of the handsomest, largest
and best that any gattleship has ever
received at the hands OF tn pople
for whom it was named, Mrs. Lock
wood having gathered data on that
point.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-03-13
DON'T LAUGH

Ella Wheeler Wilcox says
Laugh and the World Laughs
with you." Evidently Ella had
never visited the wilds Of Jersey
when she wrote that.
Laugh III Jersey and the natives
'olcnnly ask what you are laugh
ing tif indeed they notice that
much and are likely to get mad
because you take the liberty Of
.aughing. Although this some
times depends upon whose OK is
goaded.'
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-03-13
WHOLE NUMBER 1867
FreeholderS Against
Repeal Of Tax Law
Bridges too Weak for
Proposed Road
Machines

The County Board Of Freeholders
held their regular monthly meeting
en- Wednesday, March 10th. Few
members were missing. A most in
teresting session took up two hours
Of time.
President +. Doughty was on
hand and looked quite as efficient
as ever after his recent severe i'll
ness.
Subjects Of vital Importance
close Of the meeting. This matter
some business finished. The ques-
ton Of purchasing or not purchas-
ing an expensive and unknown
road machine was freely gone over
and left virtually unsettled at the
close fthe meeting. This matter
occupied the greater part Of the
time.
For unexpainable reasons, some
iof the members urged at least
trial of road machine, with
flrkr~ ~rrrrr vr-vr 49,
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-03-13
A Mother Advises Truthfulness for the Baby Minds
Parents Should Begin Early instruction Of Their Children
Says Dr.. Eva Lake. Boys Club More Than Possibility

Truth as far as it was extended !;
not a fairy tale to be unlearned
later and to learn some other YER
sion. To teach in a loving, deli
cate, frank way, the true colldi-
tion OF existence so as not to seek
among the vulgar, from any stray
source, the truth, thus clouding
the innate purity Of the child
mind.
She also suggested some silnplt
methods for mothers of tcllin.
their children Of the beginning d
life. Then the Doctor made Il
special plea for the instruction q
boys along lines to preserve them
from pitfalls later in life.
The thorough study Of physi
ology, and in separate classes, was
highly endorsed. It was conceded
that false conceptions of modcsts
and ignorance of parents lead t.
much mischief.
Doctor Lake gave a lesson which
will sink deeply into the memories
of PleasantviIle mothers and the
coming generation will be that
much purcr and stronger in con
sequence.
The Boy Problem" is by no
means inferred. 1t is alive and
catching its breath for a new start.
To improve an opportunity, to
get one more opinion Of a public
parsonage Oh the subject, the scribe
interviewed DIR. Lake last week
prior to her return to New York.
In her Enthusiastically intelli-
gent way the Doctor sympathetic
ally entered the subject with zeal
born Of practical knowledge OF
WAYS and means.
While what she said was new t.
the reporter, many citizens already
know and some may have forgot
ten.
The lot upon which the w. G.
t. U. hall stands was obtained
with a view to having constructed
4 building for all public purposes
Amusements, educational, chari
table, political and functions fol-
the assemblage and united benetii
Of the borough. The small hall, al
present used, was to form the rear
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-03-13

$. Address, is regular roundcr in
bis line and spent twenty Of the
best years of his life in the fire
service in Philadelphia. The last
year Of his service in that city he
attended 369 fires. He was a com
radc Of Atlantic City's fire chief,
'G. Black. The chief devotes all bis
time and energy to the fire inter
ests Of this town and desires only
its high development.
<. Knauf, member Of th4
Stock Exchange in Phila., Is Wis.
iting the family Of B. II. Mill
man.
Fishing in the bay has never
been better. All dcvotees Of Izaak
Walton derive great pleasure in
he sport offered just now
Last Monday night as the j.
\. Reed boat was making for
'ome, the piston valve broke and
aptain j. Townsend had to
hecrfully give up to being towed
'er the bar BY Captain 9. Steel
man.
Owing to the stormy weather
'od fishing out at sea is poor.
Council, meeting was held on
Monday night and the county au-
'itor, A. Higbce, was appointed to
udit the books for the past three
years, the accounts Of the tax col
ector and city treasurer.
Judge Higbce has been some
what indisposed for time and at
he council meeting Of Monday
night made his first appearance for
ONE period.
The Point is patiently waiting,
sor the electric lights. 1t is now up
70 the electric light company to get
he franchise through Linwood
md install its brilliancy.
The dancing class has adjourned,
but the regular dances of every
Saturday evening take place in
Jlarks Hall.
Miss Lorinc Connolly left Tues
lay to attend a wedding in Phila-
lelphia, from thence she goes to
Burlington, N. J., to visit friends
md returns ON Friday.
Harry J. Hapf is sporting
,rutches these days as result Of
pleasure jaunt week ago last
Sunday. A party Of young people,
,haperoned by Mrs. j. Townsend,
got Capt. Townsend's boat and sail
d across to Ocean City. The party
we're walking down the boardwalk
md some mischievous one dared
hem to jump off the boardwalk,
which they all did and Harry was
The last one. He hurriedly made
Jump to catch the others who were
racing toward the ocean, when his
anlle twisted and his friends had
tc return and carry him to the boat.
The mirth and iollifcation was
finished. Since then Harry has
suffered with painful ankle. He
still does duty at the greenhouses
Of Captain Flemming, where be is
engaged.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-03-13
IAN HAND LEMONS

The beautiful and instructive
alifornia Exhibit, which has held
forth OH Atlantic City Boardwalk
for some years makes many con
Ferts for California clilnes. Dis
iance lends charm. California
is, undoubtedly a state of wonder
ful advantages, but on closer ac
quaintance, New Jersey would
probably sum up equally as we'll.
with the good points to be found in
The Golden State.
Barring one little, pesky insect
New Jersey holds the banner over
every eighteen states and territory
in which the scribe has lived and
camped out. One of our residents
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-03-13

portion Of the building and to be
temporarily used for the town
boys while the larger front was in
course of erection. 1t was to be a
sort Of kitchen or general utility
room for use Of the smaller boys
when the more elegant portion was
completed. Plans were made for a
social room for games and conver-
alton and a gymnasium. More
,ver the town girls and women
we're to be Of as much Importance
is the town boys. They were to
have a portion set off for their
diversion and instruction. One
cry comlncndable feature was for
! sewing room where poor women
n those with no sewing machines
ould 60 and have the use of such
md if desired instructed in re-
modelling partly worn garments.
60 take away the odium of chari-
y all garments turned in and util-
lied BY another was to have nom
inal price put OH. BY this means
poor people, but self respecting,
could benefit. The Jealous w. G.
[. g. worked hard and designed
some splendid plans, then their
money was expended. The men
sat back, lighted their pipes and
they've kept them lighted ever since
but never have money for such
philanthropic enterprises.
$4,000 would be required to de-
sclop the excellent plans these
good women have strived to carry
,ut. The lot and small building
is clear and $500 in the treasury.
Would it not be wise, instead Of
srying to get another location for
he boys, to push along the original
plan, and at the same time have
handsome public building for civic
purposes which would be a credit
70 the town.
This cnbodies the idea Of Dr..
Lake and few men III either pro-
,essional or commercial service can
5urpass her in practicability and
iogical conclusions.
We would like to hear from some
If the men on this subject with
public spirit, or any other kind
# spirit.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-03-13

next to Captain Bighead, he
gives a dinner. Ii Colonel Roarer
wants favor Of Mr.. Towser he
takes him into the nearest bar and
orders the drinks. When man
wishes TO show.a special good feel
ing toward another he hands him
cigar. When a woman desires to
he particularly nice TO another she
invites her in 10 have ice cream
and discovers that She has lost her
pocketbook. When a wife wants
IN Easter hat she cooks her bus
band d fine dinner, then strikes
him for ''tenner." Rev. Sidney
Goodman, Of Atlantic City Mems
Church, knew when he struck the
weak point in his own sex. He
gives them smoke and a harmless
rink, then he's got them a
srcat reader Of human character is
he Doctor. He would make his
mark i'll political fields. What
wouldn't he do in Washington-g
The route TO the human heart,
he masculine especially, is via the
stomach. If the woman pining in
,ingle blessedness would only cor
al the man of her choice and "fccd
he brute" she couldn't drive him
AWAY with broom stick. The wife
consumed with jealousy should fly
10 the kitchen and cook pies ''like
mother used to bake" and she need
Nave no fear but her lord would
ome home at night, like the cows
t milking time. He might look al
aretty faces all day but fodder
ime would find him on the trail
# his own Susan Ann.
There is more philosophy, by til, |
way, about good cooking and home |
making ccnenting home ties thar
'rdinary observers dream Of.
But to return to our bacon.
i've bone to a dog to make him
our friend and a dinner to a mar |
f YOU want what he's got.