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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

quite dare touch 1t. He laughed and
filled the glasses. He had dropped
his question, and there was no one at
the table who seemed ready to put
another.
And yet there we're questions there,
in all the eyes, but some impossible
barrier seemed to have come between
these eager people, and what, for in
calculable reasons, they SO much
wanted to know. 1t was not the gent
al Indifference with which Butler had
dropped the subject for the approach.
ing bottle. It seemed rather their
own timidity that withheld them from
touching this subject which at every
turn produced upon some one of the
eager three some fresh startling effect
the others could not understand. They
were restless; Clara notably. even
under her calm.
Flora knew she was not giving up
the quest of Farrell Wand, but only
setting it aside with her unfailing
thrift. which saved everything. But
why, in this case? And Harry, who had
oSSh OF AhSAiy Will Iuc mystery III
dinner-why had he suddenly tried to
suppress her. to want to ignore the
whole business; why had he hesitated
over his question, and finally let 1t
fall? And why, above all, was Kerr
80 brilliantly talking to Ella, in the
same way he had begun at Flora her.
self? Talking at Ella as If he hardly
saw her. but like some magician fling
ing out brilliant train of pyrotech-
MICS to hypnotic the senses, before
he proceeds with his trick. And the
way Ella was looking at him-her be.
wildered alacrity, the way she strug-
gled with that was being so rapidly
shot at her-appeared to Flora the
prototype of her own struggle to un-
derstand what reality these appear
ances around her could possibly
shadow.
Often enough in the crowds she
moved among she had felt herself
lonely and not wondered at 1t. But
now and here, sitting among her close,
intimate circle, her friends and her
lover. 1t seemed like horrible obses.
sion-yet it was true. AS clear as II
It had been shown her in a revelation
she saw herself absolutely alone.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
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1t was during the Spanish.American
war. A wealthy merchant, who had
left his business to offer his. services
In his country. was pacing up and
down on picket duty one dark night.
Suddenly he detected sounds of an.
preaching footsteps and quickly bring.
ing his gun into position. commanded
In sonorous voice:
Give the countersign!"
The person challenged proved to be
an enlisted dry goods clerk formerly
employed by the merchant before the
war broke out. AS their eyes met a
smile played around the corners Of
the clerks mouth and he answered
in a low whisper:
CASH"
Then the merchant, bringing his
piece to right shoulder. let him pass
and resumed his pacing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
queer Questions.

Queer questions come over the tele-
phone to the newspaper offices. Here
was one that the man who CHANGED
TO answer the phone had put up to
him the other day:
Say" began the unknown seeker
after the truth, do you-do you re.
member who 1t was that killed Abel?"
why. Cain. of course" replied the
newspaper man, who put In several
wears at Sunday school, Who'd tu
suppose?'
Well" observed the man at the
other end in an annoyed tone. "doggon
If amt gone and made fool o. my
self. Course twas Cain. now that
you mention 1t. but made two to
enc bet with a fellow that twas
Goliath. and now I'll have to go with
out new overcoat, reckon, this next
winter" Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
WASTED A FORTUNE ON SKIN
TROUBLE


II began to have an itching over my
whole body about seven years ago and
this settled in my limbs, from the knee
to the toes. went to see great many
physicians, matter which cost me a
fortune, and after noticed that did
not get any relief that way, went for
three years to the hospital. But they
were unable to help me there, used
all the medicines that could see but
became worse and worse. l had an
Inflammation which made me almost
crazy with pain. When 1 showed my
foot to my friends they would get
really frightened. l did not know
what to do. was so sick and had be-
come so nervous that positively lost
all hope.
Il had seen the advertisement Of
the Cuticura Remedies a great many
times, but could not make up my mind
to buy them, for had already used SO
many medicines. Finally did decide
to use the Cuticura Remedies and /
tell you that was never so pleased as
when noticed that, after having used
two sets of Cuticura Soap. Cuticura
Ointment and Cuticura Pills, the en-.
tire Inflammation had gone. was
completely cured. l should be only
too glad If people with similar disease
would come to me and ind out the
truth. would only recommend them
to use Cuticura. Mrs. Bertha Sachs.
1921 Second Ave-, New York, N. Y.
Aug. 20, 1909"
Mrs. Bertha Sachs is my sister-in.
law and know well how she suffered
and was cured by Cuticura Rene
dies after many other treatments
failed. Morris Sachs, 321 E. seth St,
New York. N. Y. Secretary of
Deutsch- Ostrowoer Unt.-Verein, Kemp.
uer Hebrew Benevolent Society. ETC."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
Care of Sacred Monkeys

Like the inhabitants of ancient
Egypt, who worshiped cats and croc-
odiles. the Hindus Of to-day hold many
animals in superstitious reverence. In
deed the Hindu of to-day is even more
fanatical than formerly, and resents
more passionately the smallest injury
or insult offered to the creatures he
worships.
Among this hierarchy of animals
the monkey holds a place of honor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
Prison Advantages.

The Rev. ]. Powell. chaplain of the
Suffolk (Eng) county gaol, who is
about to retire, asserts that prison
is not so depressing a place as many
imagine, and adds that he would rath-
err serve six months in prison than be
an inmate Of workhouse for sim
liar period A prisoner has his own
room and is not herded with many
others. Mr.. Powell relates that man
awaiting trial said to him: "You
might ask the Judge to give me three
years. When I'm outside / haven't
bed to sleep on, but while am here
have my own private sitting room,
my butler to bring in my meals, my
doctor to see after me, and even my
private chaplain"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

second only to the COW; for in the
"Ramayana," the sacred epic of the
Hindus. 1t is written how Hanuman,
the monkey god. allied himself with
Vishnu thePIeserver, helping him to
overcome his enemies and recover his
lost wife Sta.
So the monkey. especially the com.
mon red monkey, says the Wide World
Magazine, is worshiped throughout the
length and breadth of India His i'm
ages in brass are sold in every bazar,
and many shrines are dedicated to his
worship
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

People say that there has always
been fakir on Jakko, and 1t is pos
sible that one has lived there ever
since the hill tribes were admitted
within the very elastic limits of the
Hindu religion. Priest has succeeded
priest, living alone on the mountain
top, and sharing with his little red
gods the food which pious worshipers
provided.
In former times there must have
been fakir on Iakko. and 1t is pos
priest. for the hill folk in the villages
around live poorly even when the sea.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
Maryland Town on Odd Hunt,

This town resembled harvest field
the other day, when men with rakes
and hoes searched and scraped every
nook and corner for a set of gold
false teeth belonging to DR.. Elwood
Woodrow of West Nottingham.
Just where or how the doctor lost
his teeth he does not know. Three Of
the teeth were solid gold, and as he is
put to great inconvenience without
his teeth he has offered liberal re-
ward for their return. One advantage
is that this town will get the best
cleaning it has had for many day.
-Colora Correspondence Baltimore
Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
Richmond Claim. Patrick Henry.

A movement to take the body Of
Patrick Henry to Richmond receives
tie hearty support OIL the Times-Dis.
patch, which says: "The great ora
tor of the revolution belonged, in a
sense, to Richmond. 1t was here that
he made his most memorable speech;
here that he led the legislature after
his retirement as governor, and here
that he fought the battle Of states
rights when the constitution of the
United States was under considera-
ton by the Virginia convention. Moth.
ing could be more appropriate than
that his body should rest under the
shadow of st. Johns, whence he
issued, in years gone by, the leader
of the American patriots"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
Bath s.ree,. Bath, In Danger,

Some time ago great indignation
was expressed by antiquarians and
artists throughout the country at the
threatened destruction of one side Of
Bath street. Bath. with its Georgian
colonnade, and it was hoped that the
threatened danger had besa averted,
says the London Standard. ON Satur-
day morning, however. firm of local
contractors. acting on an order from
the owners of the property. began the
work of demolition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

While people over here have been
sizzling in the heat. France has been
suffering from thunder storms, gales
and unseasonably cold weather. In
the village of Bonneville. near st.
Etienne, the local postman, who goes
his rounds in blouse and carries an
umbrella. was caught by the gale the
other day and blown nearly half a
mile. He came safely to earth again,
but he lost all his letters. That ought
to cure him of the umbrella habit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
The Retort Courteous.

Now" said the suffragette orator,
sweeping the audience with her eagle
eye, Il see Mr.. Dobbs sitting down
there in the third row-a man who
has condescended to come here to-
night and listen to our arguments. He
has heard what have had to say,
and l think we should like to hear
from him, and get mans view of our
cause. Mr.. Dobbs. tell us what you
think of the suffragettes."
"Oh, c.c-couldIi't, m-m-ma'am,"
stammered Dobbs. 81 rur-really
c-couldn't. Thu-thel are l-l-lul-ladies
pup-present. "-Harper's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

A New Jersey young man, while a
cabin boy on an ocean steamer, saved
young woman. who proved to be an
heiress. from being swept overheard
and then married her. Cabin boys
are, expected for a while to outrank
chauffeurs. as the latter outclassed
coachmen, in the affections of sus
ceptible young heiresses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

New Jersey wants Edison to turn
awhile from his other inventions and
do something to bring about the ex-
termination of the mosquito. New
Jersey can hardly be blamed for ma
king the suggestion; but Edison is
getting along in years and cannot be
expected to begin Job that would
be likely to last lifetime.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

as one speaks of pure-bred. pure
blood or blooded horse. He was first
introduced in England by that good
sportsman, William the Conqueror.
Later he was known in France as the
St. Hubert, and in the eight century a.
the Flemish hound. There were no
real English bloodhound in Americs
before those sent by Edwin Brouga
to the New York dog show In 1888.
The registration of the American Ken.
mel club shows that they were tbs
first imported and the first ever regis
tered Recreation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
First Newspaper Had Short u

"os NS"oPdPSi TAU oHOrt llres
The first newspaper ever published
In America never got beyond its first
issue. 1t was called Publick Occur.
FENCES and appeared in Boston, Sep.
TENDER rs. 1890. 1t contained prom.
Use to publish in its next issue the
names of IL the liars in Boston, and
the authorities, taking cognizance of
the threat. wisely forbade the publ
cation. The Boston News Letter was
the first journal to be regularly pub.
lished on this continent 1t was start
ed in 1704 and was followed by the
American Weekly Mercury, in Phila-
delphia. in 1719. English journalism
is only So years older than American.
the London Gazette, an official publ.
cation, having been founded in 1865.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

1t is said that Edison has invented
an automatic talking machine to &C.
company the moving pictures. The
only thing remaining is for the wizard
to invent an automatic silencing ma
chine for the campaign orator and
few others.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
Hindu FakIr Who Lives In Comfort
on an Indian Hilltop with His
Charges.

In the very top of Jakko, the hill
that rises above Simla. there lives a
solitary Hindu fakir, an old man
clothed in yellow. with saffron plas-
tered cheeks and caste marks on his
forehead. He's the guardian priest of
the sacred monkeys
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

son is good. and nearly starve when
there is famine. But now he lives in
comfort. Not only has the number of
hindu merchants in the bazaar in.
creased but many English visitors
come to see his charges and give him
money when they leave.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

A man who has become involved in
trouble because he married three
women in three months sets up the
claim that he is insane. Some mar
ried men are mean enough to believe
him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
Telephone Reply.

The elderly stranger. by invitation
of the superintendent. was addressing
the Sunday school,
How many can tell me-" he asked
which is the longest chapter in the
Bible?"
Many hands went up.
This little boy may answer" he
said. pointing his finger at an urchin
In one of the seats near the front.
Which is the longest chapter In the
Bible?"
Psalm double one nine!" shouted
Tommy Tucker.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
She Has Changed Her opinion.

She Has Changed Her Opinion.
Il hear your maiden aunt is visiting
you"
Yes. Came yesterday"
How long does she expect to stay?"
"Oh. don't know-probabIy for
some time"
Il feel sorry for your wife. be-
lieve heard her say not long ago
that she despised the old lady"
She used to, but she has changed
her opinion-in fact. has great re-
spect for her now. Aunt Hetty brought
three trunks. two of them filed with
things she smuggled in from Europe"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

Out in California some of the peo-
pie have begun fasting for six weeks,
hoping that at the end of that time
they will to heaven. Even If they fail
to go to heaven they will probably
have saved enough to make earth
seem pretty heavenly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

A lawyer in Chicago has figured
that the Fourth of July really comes
on August 4. If he wants to Go some
thing really worth while. let him fig
ure that moving day comes on Febru-
airy 80.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
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SYNOPSIS.

At private view Of the Chatworth per-
Chatworth ring mysteriously disappears,
Harry Greasy, who was present, Describes
the ring to his fiancee. Flora Giisey, and
her ehaperon, Mrs. Clara Britton. as be-
sapphire set in the head. Flora dIscov-
ers an unfamiliar mood in Harry. espe-
cially when the ring is discussed. She
attends ladies night" at the club and
meets Mr.. Kerr, an Englishman. It comes
out that the missing ring has been known
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

Origin Of the Word "eIoodhound."
The bloodhound was first known in
England as the sleuth hound, later as
the English bloodhound; not on ac-
count of his thirst for blood. but be-
cause Of his pure breeding. the same
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

A Pittsburg woman was badly hurt
while trying to skate in hobble skirt.
Pittsburg continues to be this coun.
try's leading horrible example t,r.
nlsher.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

Firemen in New Hampshire prevent
ed suicide by playing the hose on
man determined to cut his throat,
There is nothing like cold water to
bring emotionalism of any kind down
to a common-sense basis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

New Jersey has a college graduate
100 years old. Maybe he can tell us
who originated that modern Jest Of
leading the college presidents COW to
the top floor of the dormitory.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

The kaiser has a new palace, ma
king 81 in all. Private millionaires,
even in America, have their work cut
out for them If they mean to travel at
that pace.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

A London newspaper announces that
swift's idea of wit was all wrong.
Next thing London will probably in
form us that Shakespeare didn't know
anything about writing plays.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

Heavy hogs are slow and veal"
says market report, but common ex-
perience proves that sometimes they
don't act that way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

Canadian chemist has found out
how to transmute copper into iron.
Which reminds US that almost any
scheme for making money works well
backwards.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

A man has been found starving
himself because he feared the end Of
the world was at hand. There must
be such a thing as the rash bravery
Of cowardice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

A New York woman declares that
an income is like reputation-it
must be lived up to. That is true, but
1t makes some difference as to how
one lives up to 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

A Washington girl strangled mad
dog with her bare hands. Whav
couldn't she have done with the
gloves on!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

King George wants all the British
army officers to wear mustaches,
which is one way of getting soldiers
with stir upper lips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

So far no one has been accused Of
mortgaging the home to buy an aero
plane.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

An Ohio Judge has ruled that pref.
Eel is not a dangerous weapon. Now
Tor judicial opinion concerning wien
erwurst.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

A New York man committed suicide
for the purpose Of giving his wife a
chance to get better husband. She
VIII not have to look far.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

That celebrated expert, the katydid,
was not so far OFF in It's long-distance
weather prediction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

Air sickness is an affliction that has
come with the flying machine. Stand
from under"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19
Indefinite.

q am positive this actress buys her
puffs."
(Which ones-newspaper or hair.
dresser's?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

The summer is about over. We no
tice that the society column says has
returned" oftener than has sailed"
nowadays.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

Wireless telegraphy begins to rival
chloroform in the alienation Of dis
tress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

There is no truth In the rumor that
the backbone Of winter has been
mended.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

Those Zeppelin airships have to be
handled more delicately than a pet
rhinoceros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

People have such habit Of crowd
Ing around a broken-down automobile
- II they were glad of 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

There is to be an eclipse Of the
moon In November. And undoubtedly
others. not of the moon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

Lots of people never thought Of hur.
rying until they got fast motor car
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

Humanity gets its moneys worth
out of the bathing suit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-19

The reckless chauffeur and his ma
chine are soon parted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-18
BEST GAMES
YET AT PARK
ON SUNDAY

Arrangements are under way to
make next Sundays league baseball
games unusually attractive. The
manner in which the teams will be
matched on that date especially In
sures good lively games. The teams
at present foremost in the league
standing are going to battle for first
place. The Marions seek to remain
invincible in the series, while the
Danish Sociables, their opponents of
the coming Sunday, will try their
utmost to win and become tied for
the first position. The Marions have
as yet not been defeated. Some fans
conclude that the D. s.. A. C. team Is
about the only team in the league
that can wallop them and hundreds
will no doubt ONE out to see them
try.
The other game will bring togeth-
err the Lyceums and Puritans, in
what should develop into a lively
and interesting battle. Both of these
clubs will have their strongest pos
sible lineups on deck, for they, too,
are battling for a position. that of
third place. Should the Lyceums
win, they would become tied with
the Puritans for third place.
1t is expected that one of the big
gest crowds IN record as attending
the league games, will be at the park
Sunday to witness these excellent Of
ferings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-18
MOTORING BOWLING
FISHING BOATING
NEWS SPORTING PAGE
BAN ON RING
STOPS LOCAL
FICHTARTISTS

There Is little doing hereabouts in
fight circles at the present time,
probably mainly because of the ban
placed on the game in some parts
of the country. That the stopping of
the Kaufman-Lang ego" in New
York night before last will serious
ly hinder progress of the sport in
New York, is the opinion of Frank
Mccormick, the local serapper, and
others interested In the game. Nc
Cormick and Johnny Dwyer are be-
ginning to plan for a seasons doings,
but 1t doesn't look as though there
will be much doing In New York the
coming winter.
McCormick believes he will have
to work in Philadelphia IL he
chooses the life of the ring the
coming winter.
At the present time Joe Bates's
place near Fords Is stripped Of all
its former pugilistic attractions.
Some of the big fellows, including
Stanley Ketchel, had intended to
stay there to train. The disfavor
shown against the fight game
throughout the country since the
Jeffries-Johnson scrap. has caused
many pugiiists TO take q back seat
for the time being. Ketchei and
some Of the others who had prom
tsed to come here to liven matters
up, are among those now enjoying a
rest for those reasons.