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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21
INJURED IN WRECK.
Conductor Thrown Down rs Foot
Embankment.

George Hahn, c. & N. w. conductor.
Arbor Ave-, West Chicago, Ill, says:
Il was thrown from car down a rs.
foot embankment and my kidneys
were badly bruised. Kidney trouble
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21

The Republican party will not make
any apology for its record.-Chairman
Mckinley.
That's the way Mr.. Cannon feels
about 1t, too
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21

1t is now denied that spinach is the
vegetable richest in iron. L. is lettuce.
cabbage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21

Never Judge woman's d!spositios
BY the size OF her smiia
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21

ERcHANT PRINcE-Does
the phrase, tersely descrip-
tive of great commercial
power and ate nda n t
riches, sound too formid-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21

A square-rigged ship mny become /,
wreck-tangle in, a storm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21

and took her patient to the hospital.
Who bandaged this limb so cred.
itably?" inquired the surgeon.
Il did," she blushingly replied.
We'll, It is most beautifully-most
beautifully done." said the surgeon.
but you have. see. made one little
mistake"
She felt terribly self-conscious.
You have bandaged the wrong
leg" he said quietly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21
A Fallen IdoI.

What makes you 80 sure the Amer.
lean public is f1ckle?"
THE reception player who used
to be on the home team gets when he
comes visiting"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21

The Private Citizen-A general has
an easy time after the war is over.
The General-Not for very long,
Trough. You soon have applications
To-. your autograph and invitations to.
bouquets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21

Thirty-eight in every thousand En-.
glishmen who marry are over so years
Of age.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-09-21

Forget your failures and remembe,
your successes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

the stars runs much the same In all
ages 1 have said that loved Eliza
beth, but also said / was not yet 80.
Moreover, / was gentleman, and
here might be lady in need of help.
need not say that in a moment was
at the side of the carriage. Its occu-
pant made no exclamation of surprise;
in fact, she moved back upon the
other side of the seat in the darkness,
as though to make room for me!
A dark framed face, whose outlines
could only dimly see in the faint
light of the street lamp, leaned to-
ward me. The same small hand ner-
vously reached out, as though in re-
quest
/ now very naturally stepped closer.
A pair of wide and very dark eyes
was looking into mine. I could now
see her face. There was no smile
upon her lips. I had never seen her
before, that was sure-nor did I ever
think to see her like again; 1 could
say that even then, even in the half
light. Just trifie foreign, the face;
somewhat dark, but not too dark;
the lips full, the eyes luminous, the
forehead beautifully arched, chin and
cheek beautifully rounded, nose clean
cut and straight, thin but not pinched.
There was nothing niggard about her.
She was magnificent-a magnificent
woman I saw that she had splendid
jewels at her throat, in her ears-a
necklace of diamonds, long hoops OF
diamonds and emeralds used as ear
rings! sparkling clasp which caught
at her white throat the wrap which
she had thrown about her ball gown
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

for now saw she was in full evening
dress. 1 guessed she had been an att
tendant at the great ball, that ball
which had missed with SO keen a re-
gret myself-the ball where I had
hoped to dance with Elizabeth With
out doubt she had lost her way and
was asking the first stranger for in
structions to her driver.
My lady, whoever she was, seemed
pleased with her rapid temporary
scrutiny. With a faint murmur,
whether of invitation or not 1 scarce
could tell, she drew back again to the
farther side of the seat. Before I
knew how or why, was at her side.
The driver pushed shut the door, and
whipped up his team.
Personally 1 am gifted with but
small imagination. In a very matter
of fact way 1 had got into this car
riage with a strange lady. Now in a
sober and matter of fact way it APP
peared to me my duty to find out the
reason for this singular situation.
Madam" 1 remarked to my com
panion, .in what manner can I be of
service to you this EVENING"
81 am fortunate that you are a gen.
voice. quite distinct, quite musical in
quality, and marked with just the
faintest trace of some foreign accent,
although her English was perfect
1 looked again at her. Yes, her hair
was dark; that was sure 1t sweep. up
in great roll about her oval brow
Her eyes, too, must be dark, / con-
frmed- Yes-as a passed lamp gave
me aid-there were strong dark brows
above them Her nose, too. was pa
trician; her chin curvinE just strongly
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03
Ef1FRYON HOUGH
AU1a.o5s or TIE eaIsS1SSIPPl Rgnn

myself thrust through this relation
with a man SO Intimately connected
for a generation with our public life.
For six months 1 had been in Missis-
sippi and Texas studying matters and
men, and now, just back from Natchi-
toches, l felt that l had earned some
little rest,
Vaguely in my conscience 1 felt
that, after all, my errand was justi-
fed, even though at some cost to my
own wishes and my own pride The
farther / walked in the dark along
Pennsylvania avenue, into which final
1y 1 swung after 1 had crossed Rock
bridge, the more 1 realized that per-
haps this big game was worth playing
in detail and without bubble as the
master mind should dictate.
was, indeed, young-Nicholas Trist,
of Maryland; six feet tall, thin, lean,
always hungry, perhaps a trifle freck-
led, a little sandy of hair, blue 1 sup
pose of eye, although 1 am not sure;
good rider and good marcher, 1 know;
something of an expert with the
weapons of my time and people; fond
of a horse and dog and rifie-yes,
and glass and a girl, if truth be told.
1 was not yet 80, in spite of my west
ern travels. At that age the rustic of
silk or dimity, the suspicion of ad-
venture, tempts the worst or the best
of US, 1 fear Womani-the very
sound of the word made my blood
leap then. 1 went forward rather
blithely, as 1 now blush to confess.
IF there are maps to be made to-
night said I, 1.-The Baroness Helena
shall do her share in writing on my
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03
CHAPTER w.
The Baroness Helena.

Woman is seldom merciful to the man
who is timid.-Edward Bulwer Lytton
There was one of our dim street
lights at a central corner on old Penn
sylvania avenue, and under it, after
a long walk, / paused for a glance at
the inscription on my sealed docu-
ment- had not looked at it before in
the confusion of my somewhat hur-
ried mental processes In addition
to the name and street number, in Cal
houn's writing, 1 read this memo
randum: Knock at the third door
in the second block beyond NJ street.
d / recalled the nearest cross street:
but / must confess the direction still
seemed somewhat cryptic Puzzled, I
stood under the lamp, shielding the
face of the note under my cloak to
keep off the rain, as studied it
The sound of wheels behind me on
the muddy pavement called my atten-
ton, and looked about A carriage
came swinging up to the curb where
l stood 1t was driven rapidly. and
as it approached the door swung open.
/ heard a quick word, and the driver
pulled up his horses. I saw the light
shine through the door on a glimpse
of white satin looked again Yes,
it was a reckoning handi The negro
driver looked at me inquiringly-
All. well. suppose diplomacy under
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03
BABY's GIFT FROM HIS PAPA
inheritance for Which Mother Did Not
Seem to Be in Any Great
Degree Thankful.

Richard Harding Davis, at a foot
ball game in Philadelphia, praised the
voices of the young undergraduates
shouting their weird college yells.
1T makes me think of a Locust
street wife,, said Mr.. Davis, smiling.
She turned to her husband one night
at dinner and remarked.
My dear. the first time 1 saw you
was at Franklin Field. Your head
was thrown back, your mouth wide
open and your face was very red
you were yelling your college yell
Eyes, remember said the young
man.
And 1 noticed she continued,
what a remarkable voice you had
Eyes, you spoke of it at the time,
said he. But what makes you think
of it now?'
"'Oh, nothing said the bride.
Only 1 wish the baby hadn't inherited
it That's all"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03
CHAPTER III.
In Argument.

IN SGttGtls
The egotisrn of women is always for
two.-Mme. De Stael-
The thought of missing my meeting
with Elizabeth still ranked in my
soul Had it peen another man who
asked me to carry this message,
must have refused. But this man was
my master, my chief. in whose serv-
ice had engaged.
{ For myself, his agent, i had, as 1
say, left the old Trist homestead at
the foot of South mountain in Mary
land, to seek my fortune in our CAPT
tai city / had had some three or four
years semi-diplomatic training when
first met Calhoun and entered his
service as assistant 1t was under
him that finished my studies in law.
Meantime, 1 was his messenger in
very many quests, his source of infor-
nation in many matters, where he
had no time to go into details
Strange enough had been some of
tie circumstances il which found
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03
BEGGING Tor roothpieks.


"Hold-up~m of all kinds have
stopped me on the highways and by
ways of the city, but the limit was
reached the other night" says G. H.
Peckham-
81 had just Ief. the theater when a
man touched my arm
my friend he said, win you
please stake me to a wooden tooth
pick?'
$50 dazed was / that 1 was taken
off my guard
Wait here I said, and I'll go in
the Gillsy and get you a handful
ct did, and he accepted them with
profuse thanks
Its getting SO now he said.
that a gentleman can't even pick up
match in a hotel unless he Is pay
ing SIS day for . ffty-cent room"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03
The Winning Candidate.

Two candidates for the same office
came into a certain town one day.
The one called at a house where
little girl came to the door. Said he:
Sissie, will you please bring me
glass of water?" Having brought the
water, he gave her some candy and
asked: Did the man ahead of me
he give you money" Yes, sir; he
give, you candy?" Yes, sir" Then
he gave her a nickel and said: Did
gave me ten cents" Then, picking
her up, he kissed her and said: did
he kiss your" Eyes, sir, and he kissed
mamma, tool"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

A Danish inventor has succeeded in
lighting incandescent lamps by an cleo
trio current transmitted without wires
But a greater achievement in the use
of electricity without wires viii be to
direct the current in such a way that
1t will perform the single task set for
1t and go nowhere else, and viii be
free from interference by other cur
rents. If Interference could be pre-
vented. wireless telegraphy would be
much more useful than it is today.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Cuba proves itself abundantly capa-
BILE of raising something besides pc
litical ructions. The sugar crop this
year is reported excellent, which
means good money and an excess OF
prosperity to the people. Steady ap-
plication to the development of natural
resources and exemption from political
disturbances will make Cuba one of
the world.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

A life convict in New York, who has
invented an airship, is to be liberated
from Jail on bail to give him opportu-
nifty to perfect hta invention. Justice
In these busy days must wait on prog
ress or run the risk of being unceremo-
niously showed out of the way.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

The biggest ship yet has just been
launched in Ireland. She is a sixth Of
a mile long. four times longer tan the
height of Bunker monument The age
IS running so to big things of all kinds
that 1t is difficult to realize the old
maxim still holds true that 1t In the
little things which count
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

good n than 'o ali Mr.. John N. Watkins.
the others put together, as they only
poisoned my system. Peruna cured
me. used it for four months before
a complete cure was accomplished, but
am truly grateful to you. The least
can do in return is to acknowledge
the merits of Peruna, which take
pleasure in now doing"
Bladder Trouble.
Mr. c. B. Newhof. 10 Delaware
street, Albany. N. Y, writes:
'Since my advanced age find that
I have been frequently troubled with
urinary ailments The bladder seemed
irritated, and my physician said that
it was catarrh caused by a protracted
cold which would be difficult to over
come on account of my advanced years.
I took Peruna, hardly daring to believe
that I would be helped, but found to
my relief that soon began to mend
The irritation gradually subsidized. and
the urinary difficulties passed away.
have enjoyed excellent health now for
the past seven months I enjoy my
meals, sleep soundly, and am as well as
I was twenty years ago. give ali
praise to Peruna-"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03
CHAPTER IL.
BY Special Dispatch.


In all eras and all chimes a woman of
great genius or beauty has done what she
| chose-Ouida-
Nicholas said Calhoun, turning
to me suddenly, but with his invari-
able kindness of tone, "oblige me to-
night. 1 have written a message here.
You will see the address"
Il have unavoidably heard this
lady's name" 1 hesitated-
You will find the lady's name above
the seal. Take her this message from
me. Yes, your errand is to bring the
least known and most talked of wom-
an in Washington, alone, unattended
save by yourself, to a gentleman's
apartments, to his house, at time
past the hour of midnight, That gen.
tleman is myself You must not take
any answer in the negative
AS 1 sat dumbly, holding this sealed
document in my hand, he turned to Dr.
Ward, with a nod toward myself
Il choose my young aide, Mr.. Trist
here, for good reasons. He is just
back from six months in the wilder
ness, and may be shy; but once he
had a way with women, so they tell
me-and you know, in approaching
the question ad feminam we operate
per hominem."
Dr. Ward took snuff with violence
as he regarded me critically.
81 do not doubt the young mans sin
cerity and faithfulness,' said he. Il
was only questioning one thing"
"Yes?"
His age"
Calhoun rubbed his chin "Nicho-
las he said, you heard me. I have
,I,ar
Instructions Your errand is before
you Very much depends upon it, as
you have heard. All l can say is, keep
your head, keep your feet, and keep
your hearti"
The two older men both turned
now, and smiled at me in a manner
not wholly to my liking. Neither was
this errand to my liking
1t was true, / was hardly arrived
home after many months in the west;
but had certain plans of my own for
that very night, and although as yet 1
had made no definite engagement with
my fiancee, Miss Elizabeth Churchill
of Elmburst farm, for meeting her at
the great ball this night, such GER
tainly was my desire and my inten-
| ton Why, l had scarce seen Eliza
beth twice in the last year
He might be older" said Calhoun
at length, speaking of me as though l
were not present. And it's hard
game to play, if once my lady Helen
takes it into her merry head to make
! it so for him. But if 1 sent one shorter
of stature and uglier of visage and
with less art in approaching a crino-
line-why, perhaps he would get no
farther than her door. No; he will
/
He arose now, and bowed to us
both, even as / rose and turned for
my cloak to shield me from the raw
drizzle which then was falling in the
streets.
So this, then, was my errand. My
mind still tingled at its unwelcome
quality DR.. Ward guessed something
of my mental dissatisfaction.
Never mind, Nicholas" said he, as
we parted at the street corner, where
ne climbed into the rickety carriage
which his colored driver held await
ing him. Never mind. I don't my
self quite know what Calhoun wants ;
but he would not ask of you anything
personally improper. Do his errand
then. 1t is part of your work In any
case" and 1 thought 1 saw him grin
in the dim light you may have a
night which you will remember
There proved to be truth in what he
said.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

1t would be a good idea If the re
sources of science could connect
those disastrous ocean storms with
the destructive forest fires. Then one
might neutralize the other to the
eventual benefit of mankind
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

A church census of Chicago gives
that city 100000 regular church at
PENDANTS. 1t would be interesting to
know low many of that number are
women an1 how many men who rass
the plate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

The story is told by Nicholas Trist. His
chief. Senator John Calhoun, offered the
cabinet, Is told by DR.. Ward that his time
Ii short. Calhoun declares that he is not
ready to die, and II he accepts Tyler's Of
fer Il means that Texas and Oregon must
be added to the Union. He plans to lef-rn
the Intentions CT England with regard to
Mexico through Baroness Won Ritz secret
spy and reputed mistress of the English
ambassador, Pakenham-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03
Not a Bad Chap After All.

Hawks-Oh, well, Jones isn't such
q bad fellow, after all.
Taylor-What makes you say that?
We'll. he wouldn't lend me the $40
] asked him for, but he didn't take
advantage of the opportunity to give
me good advice"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

chiefs old mahogany desk, and not
on her own dressing CASE
That was an idle boast, though
made but to myself. 1 had not yet
met the woman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Reckless auto driving must be pun
ished with all the severity the Law
allows.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Another college boy has died of in
5uries received in a football game.
but there is no indication that the
sacrifice will be stopped Football
pays too we'll
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Little Bobby is getting ready to tell
Santa Claus that he wants an aero
plane at Christmas time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

A Massachusetts scientist says that
animals have no instructive desire for
destruction. This is where they differ
considerably from the enlightened hui
man contingent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Prince Kropotkin has discovered the
bacillus of govt This will be glad
news for old man Common People.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

The lady who tries to smuggle In
1ewelry is probably too honest to
steal a pin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

A germ proof hospital is one of the
latest and finest conceptions of mil
lio2aire generosity. Germ-proof hui
mainly. however, would solve very
distressing problem of mortality.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

The aviation business does not
seem to be falling off. although the
aviators are.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Slowly but surely we are drifting
along toward the time when another
presidents message will have to be
considered.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

The COW of today is high-priced and
she is not permitted to risk her life
by jumping over the moon
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

VIII women ever be convinced that
It does not pay to try to beat Uncle
Sam at the smuggling game.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

One of the sculptors explains that
he is seeking a divorce for arts
sake. He will have to show US the
art
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Oculists declare that reading on the
street cars is the cause of much eye
trouble. Reading must now join
uuarreling and love making in the
list of things to be done at home
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Unlike the autoist the aviator is no
bothered with the problem of goot
roads
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

A doctor claims to have cured hun
dreds of people of the drink habit by
feeding them apples Save the or
chards.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Just drop down and see US" will
be liberal invitation if people fol-
low the precedent set of calling in
an aeroplane.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

1t seems now to be accepted in
aviation circles that the equillibrator
is the sort of tail that tries to wag
the dog.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

The only prohibitive duty we need
LIS one on cholera
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

It simplifies matters when lost aero
nauts find themselves.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03
At the County Fair

Visftor-And SO that is what they
call the wild horse of Patagonia What
do you feed it?
Zoo Attendant-Wild oats.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

1t is better to inherit fortune than
to marry one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Not the auto but the reckless chauf
feur merits public condemnation
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03
DOCTO RS
FAILED
Suffered Several Years With
Kidney Trouble, 14Peruna
Cured me."

Mr.. John N.
Watkins, 31SS
Shenan d o a h
Ave, ST. Louis,
No, writes:
among all
the greatly adj,
vertised medi-'
cines for kid
ney and blad-
der trou b l q
there is moth
ing w h / C h
equals Peru
ma L SufIereQ
for sew e r a /
years with this
trouble, spent
hundreds of
dollars on doc
tors and medi-
cine and all to
no purpose un-
til 1 took Pc
runa-
"One bottle
did me moro
-nod than oil
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-12-03

Now the coal man smiles and the
Ice man weeps-
The Holly chieftain., 1910-05-27
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