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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
ARRANGE FLOWERS HASTILY
A Little Thought and Time Alone
Necessary to Produce An Ar
tistic Effect.

A knack for arranging flowers may
be developed into a great gift by the
girl who wishes to add to her per-
s~onality the charm Of varied accom-
plishments.
Even in elaborate establishments
the most exquisite and expensive hot
house blossoms are often poorly ar
ranged. They are left to servants
who are ignorant of artistic effect,
and so lose half their beauty.
If a girl has a pretty gift of this
sort she may often have occasion to
use it at weekend parties and so lift
a large item of worry from the har-
assed mind of the house party hostess
and at the same time gain for her
self the reputation of being a most
satisfactory guest.
At country houses where flowers
are brought every day from the hot
houses only a little time every morn
ing need be given to seeing that the
vases are freshly filled and taste dis,
played in their arrangement. But If
one is staying in a simpler house
then more time is required for the
exercise Of this happy gift, as the
flowers must be picked as we'll as ar
ranged.
If there is a clock and pair of can
dlesticks or vases of bronze on the
mantle, surround them with ivy or q
groundwork of caladium leaves, filled
IN with tho c1usterS Of mink dahliaS
which must be put into small bowls
of water that are hidden by the
greenery. Or, remove the ornaments
and have seven white candles gradu
ated in pyramid fashion, the tallest IN
the center. Each candle must be
stuck firmly into a small a filled
with sand and hidden by the foliage
The floral arrangements should
conform with the candles, graduating
in pyramid style. This arrangement
has a striking effect at night when
the same flowers are piled In like
manner on the dinner table.
A more simple idea can be carried
out by filling a shallow pan with wet
sand and Embedding the. candles in
this. Then fill the pan with flowers
or merely asparagus fern In the cen
ter with a border of white, pink or
yellow chrysanthemums, set singly
and primly in.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08

is twelve miles away, making a visit
a rather difficult task. Years ago,
when James Lane Allen wrote ''The
White Cowl," his descriptions Of the
abbey brought many visitors there
from all i've the United States, but
today the monastery is almost forgot.
ten by the outside world. When the
members Of the order die they are
laid to rest in the little cemetery out
side the monastery walls. There the
original founders Of the abbey are
buried.
The abbey owes its direct origin to
the abbey Of La Meilleraye, in the
department of Loire-Inferieure, France.
The abbot of the latter institution
made an arrangement with the French
government back in the early forties
to lay the foundation for a monastery
of their order on property situated on
the island Of Martinique, given to
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
MIX THIS FOR RHEUMATISM
Easily Prepared and inexpensive and
Really Does the Work, Says
Noted Authority.

Thousands of men and women who
have felt the sting and torture of that
dread disease, Rheumatism, which is
no r%especter of age, persons, sex,
color or rank, will be interested to
know that it is'one Of the easiest af-
fictions Of the human body to con-
quer. Medical science has proven 1t
not a distinct disease in itself, but q
symptom caused by inactive kidneys.
Rheumatism is uric acid in the blood
and other waste products Of the sys-
tenn which should be filtered and
strained out in the form of urine. The
function Of the kidneys is to sift these
poisons and acids out and keep the
blood clean and pure. The kidneys
however, are Of sponge-like substance,
the holes or pores Of which will some
times, either from overwork, cold or
exposure become clogged, and failing
in their function Of eliminating these
poisons from the blood, they remain
in the veins, decompose and settling
about the joints and muscles, cause
the untold suffering and pain of rheu.
maClsm and Dackache, often producing
complications Of bladder and urinary
disease, and general weakness.
The following simple prescription is
said to relieve the worst cases Of
rheumatism because Of its direct &C.
ton upon the blood and kidneys, re-
lieving, too, the most severe forms of
bladder and urinary troubles: Fluid
Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce;
Compound Kargon, one ounce; Com
pound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Mix by shaking well in a bot
tie and take In teaspoonful doses after
each meal and at bedtime. The In
gradients can be had from any pre-.
scription pharmacy, and are absolutely
harmless and safe to use at any time,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
Admitted.

Women already do a lot OF govern
Ing" said Mrs. o. H. P. Belmont, the
brilliant suffrage leader, in an inter-
view in New York. "Men, if they are
observant and frank, admit that.
IAN editor about to marry was
asked by a friend:
"'What prompted you, old man, to
propose to Miss Dash?"
"The editor, who was, like all edi-
tors, extremely observant and ex-
tremely frank, answered:
"'Well, to tell you the truth, 1 think
Miss Dash prompted me more than
anybody else.'"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
To Make Stockings Last.

In order to make new stockings last
beyond their time one clever woman
rubs paraf1n on the heels and toes
before putting the stockings IN. They
wear wonderfully under this treat
ment.
Another woman who considers this
method uncomfortable Though, really,
it is not SOY runs a stocking darner
into her new hosiery and darns it
round and round at keel and toe with
fine darn1ng cotton, Done once. it
never seems to be needed again, and
the stockings last practically forever.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
$3.50 RECIPE CURES
WEAK KIDNEYS, FREE
RELIEVES URINARY AND KIDNEY
TROUBLES, BAcKAcHE, STRAIN
ING, SWELLING, ETC.
Stops Pain in the Bladder, Kidneys
and Back.

Wouldn't it be nice within a week or SO
to begin to say goodbye forever to the
scalding, %dribbling, straining, or too fire..
quent passage Of urine; the forehead and
the back-of-the-head aches; the stitches
and pains in the back; the growing mus;
Gle weakness; spots before the eyes; yea'
low skin; sluggish bowels; swollen eye
lids or ankles; leg cramps: unnatural
short breath; sleeplessness and the de-
spondency?
I have a recipe for these troubles that
you can depend on, and If you want to-
make a QUICK RECOVERY, you ought
to write n get a copy of it. Many g.
doctor would charge you $3.50 Just for
writing this prescription. but I have ii
and will be glad to send it to you entire-'
ly free. Just drop me a line like this:l
DR.. A. q. Robinson, K-270 Luck Building.
Detroit, Mich, and I will send it by re-,
turn mail in a plain envelope. AS you will;
see when you get 1t, this recipe contains
only pure, harmless remedies, but it has
great healing and pai%n-conquering power.
1t will quickly show its power once you
use it, so I think you had better see what
1t Is without delay. I will send you a
copy free-you can use it and cure your
self at home.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08

SSL1uS uOW OIL Lu0
expulsion of the religious or
ders from Portugal and their immi-
nent expulsion from Spain, which will
drive many of them to seek refuge in
this country. The expulsion of the re-
ligious orders from France a few
years ago sent many monks and nuns
to America and England and resulted
in the establishment of monasteries'
and converts in various places. The
members of, the Trappist order are
pledged to silence for the remainder
of their days. 1t is the Order of the
Silent Brotherhood.
The abbey of Gethsemane is a self
sustaining institution. Everything it's
monks require is raised or made on
the 1000 acres of beautiful Kentucky
farm country that surrounds the mon.
astery. And not only are they forbid
den to speak to anyone, but they are
no allowed to read anything except
the old books in the monastery library.
even letters or newspapers are not
allowed to enter the silent place. It
Is doubtful If three men in the abbey
know the name of the president of the
United States or the governor of Ken
lucky. All tender and sympathetic
emotions which In this life visit the
human heart are suppressed. The
deaths OF nearest and dearest rela-
lives are never announced to them.
Forgotten by the world, they them.
selves forget the world.
Among their number are many men
OF distinguished careers, many who
have borne titles. A once celebrated
operate tenor died among the monks
a few years ago. The son of the
founder of the famous S%unnybrook dis
t1llery, who, squandered nearly half q
million In less than a year, is a mem
Der OF b order. A farmer who drove
the writer over to the monastery from
Bardstown, and who knows more
about the monks than anyone the
country round, pointed out the former
Count de Bourbon, Baron de saumu
and Oscar Bachstetz as they left the
gate. There are many others, equally
important In their early days, in this
living tomb.
The only rooms in the abbey that
are comfortably furnished are the
library and the abbot's apartment. All
the other rooms are perfectly bare
except for wooden tables and chairs
and Biblical inscriptions on the walls.
There is a musty odor that seems to
pervade everything, and it is a great
relief to get out into the monastery
garden with its geometrical flower
beds and shrines. The most attrac-
tive part Of the abbey is it's 1000
acres Of land, which consists of wood.
ed hills, fields where hundreds of cat
tie Craze and some Of the finest farm
ing country in the state of Kentucky.
The Trappists are good farmers. They
also make fine butter and cheese,
some Of which is sold in the markets
of Louisville.
Few visitors go to Gethsemane any
more. Bardstown, the nearest town,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
Cheap Cuff Links.

Cuff links of good quality are far
from inexpensive, and the inferior
one mounted in brass are apt to
stain mes linen. A good substitute is
to purchase the pretty pearl buttons
which sell two for five cents; choose
either the kind with shanks or with
holes. Whatever style is chosen, bind
them in pairs with a loop Of silk cord
to form sleeve links. They will be
found ~serviceable and neat. Buttons
that have been tubbed are not SO de-
sirable, as washing destroys the luster
Of the pearl.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
TURNING on LIGHT
PRESIDENT WALLS BOLD MOVE
MARKS EPOCH IN FINANCE.
Accuracy" Reduced Western Unions
Surplus $1s,ooo,ooo-"PubIiclty"
Inspired Such Confidence That
Its Stock Went Up.

Are the great f%nanciers Of the
country beginning to Q a new light?
Time was, until recently in fact, when
the men at the head of the big cor
porations kept their business to
themselves" as far as the law would
allow. Capable men at the head of the
big concerns, long realized the weak
ness of their position, but what was
needed obviously, as In all great re-
forms, was an unmistakable occasion
and a courageous man. The occasion
arose in the purchase Of the Western
Union Telegraph company by the
American Telephone and Telegraph
company, and the man appeared in
Theodore N. Vail, President Of the
purchasing corporation.
It was last December when public
announcement was made that the
Gould holdings, of Western Union had
been taken owe by the Telephone
company.
On account Of the high esteem in
which the management Of the tele-
phone company is SO generally held.
great things were predicted as a re-
suit Of the absorption of Western
Union. By the press of the country
the IDEAL" was most favorably COM
mented on, it being widely pointed
out that under the direction of such
men as Theodore N. Vail and his as
sociates, the telegraph company was
bound soon to work itself into a po-
sition where it could offer the public
far more efficient service than it had
ever before been able to offer.
But a very few months had elapsed
when it became apparent to the new
+. management that . a modern and up-
to-date appraisal of the company's
assets would make possible a far
greater degree of efficiency of oper-
alton. Here" they said to them.
selves, we've bought control of this
property and we know It's immensely
valuable, but we don't know just
how valuable. These appraisals OF
real estate and securities owned were
made a long time ago. If we have
a complete inventory made of every
thing we've got we can announce the
facts to the public, start a new set of
books, and begin our responsibility
to stockholders right there"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
Old Pete's Little Joke.

Foolish questions and funny an
swere were under discussion In the
Trenton avenue and Dauphin street
police station the other day, and after
listening for a while to some amusing
instances, Sergeant McCay told the
following:
"Old Pete Flood was the attendant
in the Franklin cemetery some years
ago, and it became the custom to ask
him how business was, just to hear
his reply. It came in a heavy bass
voice:
CANT buried a living soul today"
Philadelphia Times.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
To Easten Flowers.

To wear a cluster of flowers or a
single blossom on a tailor-made coat,
sew a little loop Of heavy braid under
meath the collar lapel with the ends
sewed together at the outer edge, just
under the buttonhole.
In this way flowers can be attached
without sticking a pin into delicate
cloth Just where it will show most. 1t
is a plan adopted by men also for
their bouttonieres and a very useful
one.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
Soothed Boston Babe.

The Boston infant was restless and
peeVish. It's nurse had crooned
"Rock-a-by, baby, on the tree TOP.
when the wind blows the cradle will
rock" a long time in vain. The babe
would not fall under it's influence.
Then its fond mother sang to it gen.
tly: THE vibrating atmosphere
causes the sopori1c receptacle where.
IN the babe lies ~ensconced tooscillate
In the arboreal apex" No need to
chant further. Instantly soothed. the
babe. with a satisfied smile, fell away
in slumber.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
ZRA2PJST TOWYS.

he Trappist monastery of Geth-
semane, twelve miles from
3eardstown, KY, is especially
interesting nov because of the
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08
How Inventory Was Taken.

The most expert accountants and
appraisers to be had were put at the
task. Their labors lasted over eight
months. Their report and it's publ
cation by the company marks an ep-
och in finance.
It began by recommending an ad-
tustment of the difference between
the appraised and book values by a
charge Of $5,595.OS9 against If.
plus. Book values of securities held
were reduced to market values, bad
and doubtful accounts were "charg.
ed off," an allowance Of $2,0 900, 900
was made for depreciation" another
of $500,OO0 for reserve" and so on,
until the old surplus Of $1s,s67,O 900
came down to $5,136, 0O0.
It required courage, the publication
of this statement to stockholders, say
ing in effect: 1.-THE property of
your company has been reval.
ued: the surplus isn't nineteen mill
ions, as you have been led to be-
lieve, but five Millions" but it was
the truth, and President Vail did not
finch. Accuracy and publicity" he
declared, was essential. 1.-THE stock
holder has a right to know. The
shares of this company are scatter
ed from n end of the Union to the
other. This is more than a private
corporation. It is a great national
enterprise. The public is entitled to
the facts"
The report was ordered published
forthwith. Ffnanciers of the old
school and spectators generally were
iaghast. What would happen? Would
the bottom drop out of Western
Union when the shareholders realiz-
ed that their property was worth
$1S,00o,0O0 less than they had sup
posed? But the amazing thing
happened. The stock went up and
stayed up. The public had respond
ed to this remarkable display of
frankness and confidence; to the new
motto, Accuracy and Publicity"
The full significance of the action
OF the new board is stated concisely
by Harper's Weekly in these words:
lis this policy of publicity and of
open-handed dealing with s%harehold-
ers and public the f%orerunner of a
similar movement on the part of 9th.
er big corporations? Certainly it is
to be hoped that it is. In the case
OF these big companies, dependent
upon public patronage and doing bust
ness under public franchise, can
there be any question of the right of
the people to know?
That right is being recognized.
1t Is recognized now in this epochal
act on the part of the telephone and
telegraph interests. It is the dawn
OF a new era in corporation finance"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-08

Some Of the new travelling coats
have pockets almost as big as baud
bags.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-06-01
PONTIAC FUGITIVE AT EARL.
WILLIE.


The following is taken from thu
Earlyille Phoenix of last week regard.
ing Ray Sciyen. who recently shot an
officer of Pontiac, Illinois.
Mayor John Werkmeister received
notice this week from the authorities
OF Pontiac, Ill. of a $1,000 reward
offered for the capture of one Ray
Sciven. who recently shot an officer
of Pontiac
1t Seems photo of the man ac-
companied the notice. and upon OBJ
servation 1t was found that this same
man. only in other clothes, was nut
off the Clipper train here last Thurs
day evening. He was under the in.
fluence of liquor and was endeayor.
ing to ride the blind baggage. He was
taken in custody by Marshal Taylor
and given nights's lodging in the
jail and in the morning left for the
west saying he was going to get en-
ployment at Waterloo. The descrip
ton of the man tailed exactly with
the features of the photo. The notice
said he was about 2S or "a years of
age and painter by trade and as
his shoes We're covered with paint
1t is more than likely that he is the
man wanted. Mayor Werkmeister al
once notified the sheriff of Pontiac
that the man had been seen here and
was headed for Waterloo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-06-01

years. In this time he had formed
many friends among the older circle
of people. He was a man possessed
of noble principles and an upright
Christian character. When a young
man he became member of the Pri-
mitive Methodist church of Ireland,
his native country, and when he
cam: to America Joined the Method
ist Episcopal church and had since
been member Of that denomination.
James Lendrum was horn in
County Tyrone. Ireland, June 9th.
1922. He was united in marriage wit
Elizabeth Robinson February 8, 1912.
Nine children were horn to them, all
Of whom have passed to the beyond
but three. They are Mrs. James
Taylor of this city, Mrs. Ben Taylor
Of Aurora and Mrs. John G. Ander-
son of Manchester, who were all
present during his last hours. He
came to America in 1S45 and lived
for several years in Allegheny, Penn
sylvania. In 1862 he and his wife
Joined the tide of emigration to the
west and settled in the Silver Greek
fneighborhood in Delaware county,
where he purchased and developed
farm. Mrs. Lendrum died August
25. 1883.
The state owes much to such men
as Mr. Lendrum, who built log
cabin and met the vicissitudes of the
pioneer with fortitude. For fourteen
years he was the treasurer of the
school board of his township and was
always foremost in all religious move
ments.
After leaving the farm he moved
to Manchester and thrde years ago
came to this city, where he has pass
ed the few short years in loving care
and tcontentment with his daughter
THE funeral was held Wednesday,
| a short service being held at the
residence, conducted by Rev A. G.
Ward, and the remains were then
taken to Silver Creek, where a SER
vice was held in the NJ. E. church
) conducted by the pastor. Rev. Car
son, and the body was laid to rest
in the parish cemetery
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-06-01
JAMES LEnDRuM.

The death of James Lendrum oc-
Cured the home of his daughter,
Mrs. James Taylor, in Lamont on
Monday, May %. 1910. The deceased
was pioneer resident of this city
and his death came after lingering
Illness of three years. He is surviv-
ed by his wife of this city, and three
daughters. Mrs. James Taylor of
Lamont, Mrs. Ben Taylor of Aurora
and Mrs. John G. Anderson of this
city. The Lamont Leader of last
week contained the following regard
ing the death of Mr.. Lendrum:
James Lendrum, former pioneer
citizen of Prairie township, Delaware
county, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. James Taylor, in this
city, Monday afternoon at five o'clock
after q lingering sickness covering
several months resulting from the ma
tural decline of old age Mr.. Lendrum
was not widely known in this yici-
nifty. having lived here but three
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-06-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

81 u q
q. B. Hess to John Moelenkamp.
sw Id Of NV IA Of sec 30, twp 80,
north range 4 and Sc IA of ne Ia
and east er-2 of Sc Ia of sec 25, twp.
80, north range 8. Consideration. s14-
400. Il
Rose E. Pierce to Helen 6. McE,-
meel. N 1-2 of lot 8 in subdivision Of
n IL of Sc IA and 1-2 Of ne Ia of
sec 20. twp SO. north range 5. Con-
sideration, $500.
George q. Troup and wife to Will,
am Jessen. L 1-2 of sw IA of sec 81.
twp 81, north range i, also ne Ii Of
ne Ia of sec 6, twp ~. north range
8. Consideration. $4,000.
Augusta M. Ballard and husband
to A. F. Slack. Lot II of Ballard
lard subdivision of subdivision of
part of lot l and of lots NJ and N
of Iowa Land company's subdivision
OF Manchester and a piece of land de
scribed as follows, beginning at
point IL feet west of Sc corner of
lot 1s in said above described Ballard
subdivision running thence south to
north line of M. & o. railway right
OF way. thence in northwesterly direc.
ton along the ne line of right of way
OF said M. & o. Railway company to
the south line of lot IL of said Bal
lard subdivision thence east 80 feet
along south line of said lots II and
ls to place of beginning. Considera-
ton. 81.
Clara o. Brazelton and husband ct
al to James NJ. Duncan. Lot 1 and
e 1-2 of lot 2. block in Ryan. Con
,sideration. $500.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-06-01
Mr.. AND MRS NORTON HERE.


X. c. Norton and wife, who will be
better remembered here as Edith Fox
are here for short visit at the home
OF Mrs. Norton's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. j. jacobs. Since their last
visit to Manchester In March 1909,
Mr.. and Mrs. Norton have Travelled
around the world and have visited
many foreign countries Mr.. and Mrs
Norton are both engaged in the
evangelistic work with DIR. j. Wilbur
Chapman. Chas. Alexander, who leat
the music during the Williams meet
lngs here several years ago, is also
associated with DR.. Chapman in his
work. Mr.. Norton has charge of the
personal work and the ushering. Mrs.
Norton has charge of the girls work
and has met with excellent success
IN this line. They report that the
meetings held in Australia were very
successful. While journeying home.
ward they visited Japan, China,
Egypt. Palestine, Italy and England,
having closed a series of meetings at
Cardiff. Wales, on May LIST. g
Mr.. Norton says they will hold
their meetings in Chicago in October
returning to England in January. Mr.
Norton leaves for Chicago this even
ing, while his wife will remain here
Tor another week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-06-01
cEMETERY NorIcE.

There will be an annual meeting of
the Manchester Cemetery Company
at the City Council rooms on Wednes-
day evening, June Sth, 1910. at 1880
Up. NJ. to elect officers and trustees
for the ensuing year and for the
transaction of any business that may
come before the meeting. Dated
May 2s. 1910. G. G. PIERCE.
22-2w Secretary.