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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

even the object of their errand, once
she and Harry were out in the bright
glare of the street. The wind, keen
and resinous from the wet Preside
woods. blew at their back down the
short block Of pavement, and buffeted
them broadside as they waited on the
corner for the slow-crawling little car.
1t was continuous progress back.
ward toward the old, the original
town. There was no stately nucleus.
This town was a succession of widen.
ing ripples Of progress. each newer,
more polished than the last, but not
different in quality from the old cen.
ter that still teemed-a region of frail
wooden rookeries full of foreign con
tending interests. haunted with the
adventures of its feverish past. 1t
had built itself on the hopes of mo.
ment. and what spread from it still
was the spell of the new, the chang.
ing, and the reckless.
And now, as they slipped down the
long decline into the foreign quarter
the pungent oriental breath of China.
town was blown up to them. She
breathed it in readily. 1t was pleas.
ant because it was strange, outland.
ish. suggesting a wide web of life be.
yond her own knowledge. She won.
dered what Harry was thinking of it,
as he sat with his passive profile
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

home. Clara wanted to know rather
austerely what she intended to dc
about the dinner. This was dreadful!
Flora had forgotten 1t completely
Nothing to be done but go, and leave
message for Harry-apology, and
assurance that she would be home
early. She wondered If she were los
ing her memory.
She appeared to be changing alto
gether, for the dinner-a merry one
bored her. What she wanted was
to get away from 1t as soon as pos.
sible for that interesting evening.
When she had made the appointment
with Harry she had been excited by
the thought that he might tell her
wether. he had learned anything from
the major that morning in the matter
Of the ring. But now she was more
engrossed with the idea of asking
about Kerr-whether Harry had real.
ly met him-if So where; and. final.
ly, why did not Harry want her to
mention that embassy ball?
Primed with these questions, she
left Immediately after coffee, arriving
at her own red stone portal at ten.
But coming in, all a-autter with the
idea of having kept him waiting when
she had 30 much to ask, she found her
note as she had left 1t. She question.
ed Shima. There had been no mes
sage from Mr.. Cressy. Her first an.
noyance was lost in wonder. What
could be the matter?
She went into the drawing room
dull-pink. stupendous chamber
knelt a moment before the flashing
wood fire, then rose, and crossing to
the window. looked anxiously out. She
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
Tho Place Of Honor.

Farmer Hodge was OF the good. old
fashioned school. and he always gave
feast to his hands at harvest time.
1t was harvest time and the feast
was about to commence.
Giles was the Oldest hand and the
hostess. with beaming cordiality. mo-
toned him to the seat by her right
hand. But Giles remained silently un-
responsive.
Come" said the hostess. don't bs
bashful. Mr.. Giles"-he was Just Giles
on ordinary occasions-''you've .
right to the place of honor. you know"
Giles deliberated a moment. then
spoke.
THANK you kindly. Mrs. Hodge,"
he said. but If it's all the same to
you. I'd rather sit opposite this pud-
den!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
"Aarry, How You Do Dislike Hlm!"

moi" He jerked it out so sharply
that it startled her, but she stuck to
her subject.
and you wouldn't have minded my
telling him you had been at that
ball?"
There was a pause while Harry
looked at the fire. Then Look
here" he burst out, did he ask you
about it,"
"oh. no." she protested. II only Just
happened to wonder"
He stared at her as II he would
have liked to shake her. But then
he rose from his frowning attitude be.
fore the fire. came over to her, sat
on the arm of her chair, and, with the
tip of one finger under her chin,
lifted her face; but she did not lift
her eyes. She heard only his voice,
very low. with caressing note that
she hardly knew as Harry's.
ut isn't that care what you say
to him. The fact is, Flora, suppose
was little Jealous, but naturally
don't like the suggestion that you
would discuss me with stranger"
She raised her eyes. Certainly /
shall not discuss you with him."
''Is that a promise?"
Harry, how you do dislike him!"
well, suppose do?" he shrugged.
you've used up twice your 20 min.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
BANKERS KNEW THEIR MAN
N His Customary Condition, and No
Further Identification Was
NeceRsarv,

One day big city bank received
the following message from one Of its
country correspondents: Pay $25 to
John Smith who will call today" The
cashiers curiosity became suspicion
when cabman assisted into the bank
q drunken fare" who shouted that he
was John Smith and wanted some
money. Two clerks pushed, pulled
and piloted the boisterous individual
into private room away from the
sight and hearing of regular depos-
itors. The cashier wired the country
bank:
Man claiming to be John Smith is
here. Highly intoxicated. Shall We
await identification?"
The answer read: Identification
complete. Pay the money."-Success
Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

turned from her to the heather street
ahead. She guessed. by the curl of
his nostril, that it was only present
to him as an unpleasant odor to be
got through as quickly as possible;
but she was wrong. He had another
thought. This time, oddly enough, q
thought for her.
He gave it to her presently, abrupt,
matter-of-fact, material. THAT Chi.
nese goldsmith down there has good
stuff now and then. How'd you like
to look in there before we go on to
what-you-call-'em's - the regular
placer"
You mean for a ring?" She was
doubtful only of his being in earnest
you have SO many of the Shrove
kind" he explained. ~ thought you
might like it, Flora; you're so ro-
mantic!" he laughed.
Like it," she cried, too touched at
his thought for her to resent the i'm
putation. II should love it! But
didn't know they had such things"
Now and then-though it is rare
chance"
But that will be just the fun of 1t, !"
she fastened. half afraid lest Harry
should change his mind, ito see If we
can possibly find one that will be diff
ferent from all these Others"
She kept this little feeling of explo-
ration close about her. as they left the
car. block above the green trees of
the plaza, and entered one of the mar
row streets, that was not even cross
street, but an alley, running to bags
end, with balconies, green ratings and
narcissi taking the sun.
[ A slant-eyed baby in mauve blouse
stared after them; and white face
SO poisoned in its badness that it gave
Flora a start, peered at them from
across the street. 1t made her shrink
little behind Harry's broad shoulder
and take hold of his arm. The mere
touch of that arm was security. His
big presence. moving agilely beside
her. seemed to fill the street with its
strength, as If. by merely fiinging out
his arms, Samson-like, he could burst
the dark walls asunder.
| CTO BE CONTINUED)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

had fight of fancy towards acct
dents, but in that case she would Ger.
tainly have heard. The French clock
on the mantel rang half-past ten. The
sound had hardly died in the great
spaces before she heard the fine snarl
of the electric bell
She restrained an impulse to dart
into the hall, and stood impatient in
the middle of the room.
He came in hastily, his lips all
ready with words which hesitated at
sight of her.
why, you're going out!" he said.
She had forgotten the cloak that
still hung from her shoulders.
mo, I've just come in, and all my
fine apologies for being out are
wasted. How long do you think
Clarall let you stop at this hour?"
Clara isn't here" he said.
We'll, then your time is all the
shorter" She was nettled that he
should be oblivious of his lapse.
I'm sorry" he said, arriving at last
at his apology. 81 couldn't help be-
ing late. I've had a day of it." He
drew his hand across his forehead,
and she noticed that he was in his
morning clothes and looked as rum
pied and Hurried as man Just from
the Office.
She relented. Poor dear! You do
look tired! Don't take that chair. It's
more Louis Quinze than comfortable.
Come into the library. And remem-
Der" she added, when Shima had set
the decanter and glasses beside him,
you are to stay just 20 minutes"
He took sip of his drink and
looked at her over the top of his
glass; II may have to stay longer II
you want to hear about it"
"Oh, Harry, you really know some.
thing? All the evening I've heard
nothing but the widest rumors. Some
say Maj. Purdie couldn't speak be.
/! cause some one way up knows. more
than she should about it. And some
body else said 1t wasn't the real ring
at all that was taken, only a paste
copy, and that Is why they're not do.
ing more about getting it back"
Not doing more about getting 1t
back?" Harry laughed. ''Is that the
idea that generally prevails? Why.
Flora" He stopped, waited mo.
ment while she leaned forward ex.
pectant. Flora" he began again.
ARE you mum?"
She nodded, breathless.
Not word to Clara?"
"Oh, Of course not"
well" He twisted around in his
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
Politics in British Army.

Col. John Jennison. Of the British
army, recently on visit in this coun-
try, said:
THE army and the navy in the old
country are at the mercy of politicians
? and 1t seems to be the case also In
America. Very poor material is
forced into the service by politicians.
For example, the nephew of an earl
was candidate for parliament. He
needed the aid of rich tradesman,
and in order to get it he promised
to secure for the bridesmaids son
position as sergeant of artillery. The
law, however, required six years OF
previous experience. When his lord.
ship reported this to the tradesman
he said:
"'There is no law against appoint.
ing my son lieutenant
And SO the son was appointed a
lieutenant, because he was not At to
be a sergeant."-Sunday Magazine OF
the Los Angeles Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

interment The land is needed. Most
burials near cities. as matter of
fact. are only temporary. In the cap
ital Of Mexico this is frankly recog-
nized, and when the poor man takes a
plot in a graveyard 1t is with the
knowledge that some years later his
bones are to be dispossessed; he rents
rather than buys outright. Many Of
the small parks in this city occupy
the sites Of old cemeteries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

dust. and have directed that their
ashes be flung to the winds from the
top of some lofty tower or cast into
the sea at flood tide; or, as in the
case of the New York banker, who
died the other day. that they be fed
to the flowers"
Economic reasons. at any rate in
the neighborhood of large cities. will
tend more and more to make incinera-
ton gain Roadway at the expense Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
Progress of Cremation

Considerations of modern sentiment
have operated generally to maintain
the custom of interring instead of
incinerating the dead; yet. with the
Greeks. sentiment centered itself
about the latter. and In literature the
funeral pyre has significance as fine
as the graves. Certain pioneering
spirits have essayed with some sue
cess to give beauty to the baptism of
dame. wherein mortal clay becomes
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
Held Makers Of Taxleab.

In recent case in Paris where q
driver of taxicab was charged with
homicide and the representative of the
company with responsibility toward
the victims. family the court melted
out lenient sentence to the former
and ordered the company to pay to
the victims widow life annuity OF
600f. and to each Of her children 5o0f,
year until they reach the age Of IS.
Examination of the car had disclosed
the fact that the metal work was Of
bad quality and that 1t was badly
worn, rendering its control difficult.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
Tho Pattern husband

An English paper commenting on
the recent news item in regard to the
prize given in Chicago for pattern
finds that, all the good mems qualities
may be summed up as follows: 1.-The
perfect husband is thus the possessor
of an equable temperament and a good
appetite. He must be cook. a fat
terer, an occasional teller of an agree,
able falsehood, and something of an
ass. We are not told how Mrs. Van.
nostran behaves at breakfast. how she
spends her husbands money. whether
she can manage a frying pan. or
whether she admires her husbands
looks. But that does not matter at
ALL America is the paradise of wo
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
He Knew.

A small boy brought up by a fire.
eating father to hate anything con-
nected with England or the English
was consigned recently to eat dinner
with the nurse wnlle the family enter.
tanned a genuine English lord in the
dining room. The grown-ups' meal had
come to that twenty minutes past"
stage whero conversation halts direct
ly, when childish treble fell upon
the dumb-waiter shaft from the
kitchen. This is what the astonished
nobleman heard:
"Fe. A. TO, fun.
II smell the blood of an English
mun."-Wasp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
CHAPTER vi.
Black Magic.

The memory of Clara's incredulous
glance remained with her as some
thing curious, and she was not unpre-
pared to be challenged when, the next
morning. she hurried down the hall,
drawing on her gloves. Clara's door
did open. but the lady herself, yawn-
ing lightly on the threshold. had this
time no questions for her. "Remem-
Der the luncheon" she advised, "and
by the way, Ella wants us to sit in
their box tonight. Don't forget to tell
Harry"
Flora threw back gay "All right"
but she was in danger of forgetting
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
TIT for Tat.

Lloyd c. Griscom, in an interview
in New York. said of party dissen-
sions:
They are animated by nasty spir-
1t. tit-for-tat spirit: and they go
from bad to worse.
tits like the case Of the engaged
couple at the seaside dance. The
young man. little jealous. said cold
ly to his fiancee at supper:
"'Let me see-was 1t you kissed
In the conservatory"
"'About what timer the young girl
answered, with little laugh"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

Commerce is organizing state exhibit
ton of inventors models. to be held
next year at Stuttgart. It's chief pur-
pose, says the Scientific American, is
to help poor inventors who have little
opportunity of bringing their inven.
lions under the notice of likely pur-
chasers. The directors Of the affair
promise that strict impartiality will be
shown in the selection Of exhibits, and
that none will be accepted which is
not worthy of serious consideration.
There will be no expenses of any kind
for the very poor inventor. and low
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

station glanced up from the paper I
was reading and saw tired looking
woman. laden with numerous paroela,
dangling from strap that was al.
most beyond her reach. arose. and
said: Madame. have this seat
THANK you. she replied. but with
the help Of the Lord and fsw shoyes
from the other passengers I'll be get
ting out at the next station"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

Cut, into dice enough tomatoes to
make a quart. add a chopped onion,
salt and pepper. a dash of paprika, a
pinch of sugar. a little grated nut
meg and little grated lemon peel.
When the juice has been extracted
from the pulp strain twice, the second
time through fine strainer. and
freeze until firm. either in mold or
in the usual freezer. Serve on a bed
of lettuce leaves wits mayonnanise
dressing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
ot5ze
SYNOPSIS.

At private view of the Chatworth per-
sonal estate. to be sold ut auction, the
iChatworth ring mysteriously disappears.
the ring to his fiancee Flora Gilsey, and
her chaperon. Mrs. Clara Britton, as be-
ing like heather god. with beautiful
ers an unfamiliar mood in Harry. espe-
cially when the ring Is discussed She
attends ladies night" at the club and
out that the missing ring has been known
as the Crew Idol. It's disappearance re-
. calls the exploits of Farrell Wand. an
Harry and Kerr are concerned in the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
Eco plant Frlt.ers.

Parboil an egg plant, remove all the
seeds and mash it. Stir in three table.
spoonfuls of flour. one minced onion,
an egg and salt and pepper to taste.
Beat to the consistency of pancake
batter. drop from a Arge iron spoon
into hot boiling fat and fry brown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
CHAPTER v.
On Guard.

On Guard.
He had SO disturbed her. his pres
ence had SO obliterated other pres
ences and annihilated time, that 1t took
an encounter with Clara to remind her
of her arrangement for the evening.
The dance? No, she had given that up.
Sho had promised Harry to be at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
She Hadn't Wholly Lost Faltb

Said John Drew to a friend the
other day: Il have had proffered
courtesies declined in many ways, but
the most curious in all my experience
befell me few days ago while trav.
cling on a crowded Subway express.
As the train neared the Grand Central
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

lions were like blood
and I arose 8 to 10
times at night to void
them. i became fright
ened at my condition.
Ny sight began to
fail apd pains in my
back were like knife
thrusts. I cried for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
stlII a Woman.

Hewitt-She is a man in her enjoy
ment of baseball.
Jewett-But she showed that she is
still woman by refusing to sit
through the thirteenth inning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
A Biased Opinion.

do you think buttermilk will pro-
long ones life. Colonel Soaksby?"
"Ahem! have no doubt, Miss
Plumper, that II a person had to drink
buttermilk evsry day 1t would make
life seem longer,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
Against orders.

'If you refuse me. Miss Gladys, I
shall get rope and commit suicide"
mo. colonel. you must not do that.
Papa said distinctly he would not
have you hanging about here"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

troll my nerves. After 1 started using
Doan's Kidney Pills, 1 began to feel
better and soon l was cured. am Q
living testimonial Of their merit"
Remember the name-Doans.
For sale by all dealers. so cents q
box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. z.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

fees for the others. 1t is not said
whether the exhibition is expected to
be self-supporting, but perhaps not,
as the enterprise is being backed by
the state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

1t is never quite polite to contradict
girl. except when she says she
doesn't want to be kissed, and then it
can be done silently.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
Cracker Pie,

Pour boiling water over four or
Ave crackers and let soak. Press out
the water and pour in juice Of lem.
on. with teacup Of sugar. Pour in
puff paste and bake.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

Faint heart never won fair lady"
Faint heart has no business to try
to win anything; faint heart ought to
see doctor"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
The Reason WI,

the REASON why.
"Can you tell me why singers and
actresses make farewell tours?"
That's the reason-that they may
fare well"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

Many Of us would have more Of a
thankful feelin' ef de turkey didn't
roost too high for US to climb.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

Money makes the mare go, but we
are never quite sure of her destina-
ton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
TERRIBLE SUFFERING ENDED.
How An AlIesan, Mleh., Woman Re.
gained Her Health.

Mrs. Robert schwabe. R. F. D. No.
8. Allegan. Mich, says: Doctors could
not cure me and was rapidly running
Into Bright's disease. Kidney secre-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
Hearts Trouble.

Benham-You mean the one with
the mayonnaise dressing?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26
Tho Way IL Looked.

Mrs. Benham-How do you like my
hat2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-26

To Help Needy inventors.
The Royal Wurtemberg Chamber Of
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-12-25

the formation of new upper house
constituted on basis of merit and
service regardless of birth and by
| some form of election, The lords also
| agree that money bills should be with
| in the exclusive province of the COM
mons unless political riders are at
| tached. The peers are firm, however.
| in declining the proposition that in
case of disagreement a bill should re-
turn to the commons and on passing
that body a second time become a law.
holding that this would reduce the
house of lords to mere form and put
the entire legislative power in the low
er house. This point was insisted
upon by the Asquith ministry.
Notwithstanding the prominence of
these issues the Irish question is an
other factor of great Importance, as it
always has been. In the Emerald Isle
the struggle grows more bitter with
every poll. The Nationalist are still
headed by John Redmond, who, it is
charged, is backed by 100000 Amer
lean money, but he is being fought
Justify in his own party and by the
opponents of home rule
So great is the feeling in Ireland
that big meeting at Belfast drew up
resolutions solemnly refusing to pay
rates or taxes imposed by a Dublin
government or obey its DEGREES. About
$4,000 was subscribed on the spot to
organize the Ulster men into regiments
and to purchase arms. At a subse-
quent Belfast meeting nc less person
than Lord Londonderry declared that
If home rule parliament were estab-
hshed 1t might be found that Ulster
would refuse obedience to the law
Another speaker announced that the
Irish would never consent to have
their country sold for American dol
lars
Then there is the suffrage issue, now
more rampant than ever. Demonstra-
ton after demonstration has been
made by the dauntless women who
seek the ballot by assaults on the
houses of parliament at Westminster
and also on individual members of the
ministry. More arrests are now be-
Ing made than ever before and in less
gentle fashion, but there are no jail
sentences during the campaign.
Apparently none of the influential
party organs treat the matter of equal
suffrage seriously. so it is hardly likely
that the parliament which viii Assem-.
bic Jan. 81, 1911, will go into the mat
ter even as deeply as did the last ses
sion