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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

Y I0NAOu OH
ed to render tribute, the richest in loot
Of alltkinds; and moreover, as a place
OF much trade. for a weight-measure,
used throughout Mesopotamia.3 was
known as the maneh of Carchemish
As soon as Hittite history and an
tiquities began to- attract attention.
scholars discussed the probable site
OF Carchemish: It was evidently on
the west bank Of the Euphrates, not
20 very fa1s from Aleppo, but south Of
Taurus. large riverside site had
been known at a place called Jerablusl
ever since the end Of the seventeenth
century; and when Hittite remains
were reported there IN the early '70s
the British Museum organized a ten
s-tative exploration Of It's great mounds.
This exploration was not very salts.
sfactorily carried out, but It yielded re-
suits which went far to confirm the
Identification OF the place with the
tlong-lost Carchemish, and enriched
the collection with some ten OF the
best Hittite creliefs and inscriptions
then known For want Of proper rec
S,ords, however, the excavation did not
equally enrich science.
Three years ago I was sent to pros
pectSthe place. and when at last per
mission to excavate was granted by
the Ottoman government, Il was COM
missioned to begin the campaign In
the early spring of this year. ! stayed
six weeks on the site, and then hand
ed over the direction to Mr.. Campbell
Thompson. Digging has thus been.
going dh at Jerahlus for some four
months, and already we know q great
deal more about the southern capital
OF the Hittites than has been known
since 1t passed out of history.
4 sJerablus is immense, as Syrian
sites go, both IN area and bulk. The
space enclosed by walls. which for
most OF their circuit still stand over
twenty feet high, Is nearly two miles
In circumference, ana yet is, perhaps.
only the royal city, outside Of which
! the habitations Of the commoner folk
y spread themselves far over the plain.
D The Acropolis mound, which Is at the
Il northwest of the circuit, right above
\ Euphrates, is about quarter OF q
mile long and rises hundred and
thirty feet above mean water-level.
It is magnificently placed, just at the
head Of majestic curve of the river,
which sweeps down in food time
nearly mile broad. Landward 1t
looks over a broad, fertile plain. dot
ted with mounds and bounded by an
Il arc Of hills, which shining reaches OF
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
EEavorite Fiction.

Portland Cement"
Plaster of Paris"
Loud and Long Continued Cheer
ing"
-Four Bottles Of Your Remedy
Cured Me OF Chronic Indigestion"
Ladies' and Gentlemen, Little Miss
Daisy Muggleton Will Favor You
with Pleasing Recitation Entitled.
'Shun the Flowing Bowl!'"
Hereditary Nobility"
Waiter. I'm in Hurry; I've Got
to Catch a Train"
"Your Order VIII Be Ready in q
Moment, Sir
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
.What . Husband Replied.

Amang the bargains to be found
these days are womenis hats. and a
Fashionable young Philadelphia wife,
who has all the hats she can wear
without exciting. suspicion. could not
resist the temptation to add ..just one
more" to the collection. When she
reached home, she, produced It for:
hubby's admiration *.
Howard, it's a poeM!- she said.
'sYes. but ii dnesnt rhyme we'll
with my pocketbook at this time" he,
commented.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Old Beyond His Years.

What's the little boy crying
about?"
dat other kid swiped his candy"
But you have the candy?"
Yes. I'm de little kids lawyer!"-
Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Masculine Mistakes.

Hell don't care for Miss Jiggins;
she is such cowardly sort. OF girl.
She is always showing the white
feather.
She-Why, where are your eyes?
It's beautiful black willow plume
she wears.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Up to Date.

Rivers Slowly evolving an article
on aviation give me mod
ern synonym for nip ana tuck"
Brooks (struggling with a Black
Hand assignment)-Cub and cant,
you lunkhead! Don't bother me!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
usuuA rhino,.

Been taxing your eyes latelE?"
asked the. oeuIst.
Eyes," said the patient; Il looked,
all through a newspaper Of IA pages
which came through the mail to me
bearing the words marked copy."'
"No wonder your eyes smart!''
ooh, hut that isn't the worst Of 5it,
I didn't find anything marked :-Buf:
falo Express. 55ss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
plscretion,

shall I break the bad news to Jus
tine?"
mot this moment. Wait till shS
has put the plates down."-Pel Mels.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

s. H4ASN
huge brick cree
ton Of their own.
Brick stamps
show that the
conqueror in TT
B. O.. sargon' LIT
took a hand In
this erection. His
project seems to-
have had success.
sors down to the.
dawn Of the Per
sian epoch; but
b eSeafter was
d 9 sofa ton, till
sue cess ors3 of
A1oYa an n or 0F.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Cement I ak No. s.

Cement II ak No. s
The appearance
Of any place can be.
greatly improved by
using concrgte wherever
possible. If you have a
nice home, whether in
the city or En- the country,
you cam add greatly TO It's
ractipeness BY building
mot only, the. sidewalks, but
the steps,, curfbs, fence-posts,
cisterns, foundations, drive
ways, cellars and 50 on, Of
cone1ef. Build of eouc,ete and
use UNIVERSAL Portland Ce-
mcnt. Concrete is cheap, easy
to, NE, clean, flre;, ran and rot proof
Gcnuzar IS the simplesrbuilding mater
ialand the most durable: y puneed only
UNIVERSAL cement, sand .gravelior crushed
stone: But remembertonso UNIvERSAL-ir
iithebesraw<xt. Itisa3says ofuniform coll
orandigreat strength Askyourdealer for il.
uNusrRSAI. PoRrrA4enB CEMENT IN,
7gW. ADAMS STREET. CHICAGO
ANNUAL OUTFIT lo.ooo.ooU RARRu&
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Like an Onion.

A man who is always priding him
self on his fine ancestry Is good
deal like an onion in the field. only
not quite as strong-the best hs lays
claim to Is under ground
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
announcement FoIIowed.

Announcement Followed.
she-They say there are germs in
kisses What do you suppose girl
could catch that way?
He-A husband.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

Fixing Prices of Diamonds.
The prices OF polished diamonds arc
controlled by prices OF the rough
stones and are really made in London
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

Taurus to stay
Thereafter all north
eastern Syria came
to be known as
HAITI Land. and so
the cuneiform texts
call It from the first
expansion OF the
Nineyites westward
to Euphrates. under
Tiglath Pileser II
about 100 B. c.,
sdownbto the days OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3 In
this HAITI Land.
Carchemish always
appears as the chief
city, the first at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
sin in The Runnlna.

:
Twenty years since we last saw
each other? Your daughters are all
married. | suppose?"
''Yes. all but Freda, the eldest. She
is waiting little longer."-Fliegends
Blaetter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

Heard In Sunday School.
What should wan do in case his
right hand otfends' him 2" Become
left-handed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Tho Only WAY.

Hewitt 81 want him to stand back
of what he says Jewett-"Then you'd
, better get him to say 1t by telephone"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
8loM.

'1'm afraid Mrs. Wickham is behind
the times"
'She has had a great many fash
ionable diseases"
But only two operations"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
The Mail Baq.

What most impressed you on your
return from your vacation?'
1.-THE stack of bills that can accumu-
late in two weeks"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
sim Of Popular Affection.

sign o. Popular Affection.
Weren't you indignant when peo-
pie you didn't know called you BY
your first name?"
"No,'" replied Senator Sorghum:
."but I've worried great deal since
they've shown q disposition to stop
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
The Two Glasses,

The man who is looking for trouble
is source Of endless wonderment to
the men who can't get away from it
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

key to the Hittite script. Thus far
no such bilfnguaI has appeared,
though Jerablus. site Of q capital on
the frontiers Of the two scripts,
should produce one, If one there ever
was Several fragments Of cunef-
form monuments have, indeed, come
to light already to encourages hope.
Upon the Hittites descended In due
/ time the Assyrians. They first wreck
cd and then repaired the great stair
way and palace. and over the Hittite
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
knaM Titenhlat.

Knew TtephIst.
Titephist-While in Paris paid out
So for tips alone Waiter (assisting
him with coat)-You must have lived
there good many years. sir.-Boston
Transcript
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

When we get down we wonder how
1t happened. but when We win We nc
cept It Us peri ectly natural
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

Preach, but Don't Practice.
In their admiration for the golden
rule some people allow distance to
lend enchantment to the view
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

Men are such helpless things. They
can't even fall In love without good
bit of assistance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Who Deslons FashIons?

Summer is often called the silly
season-but who designs the winter
and spring fashions?-Buffalo Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
British interested In Gas.

British Interested In Gas.
In addition to 1.255 gas undertakings
in England, there. were last year 20
British companies owning gas works
on the European continent and In
other parts OF the world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Where he IA Wrono.

In reality anything is good enough
for the man who thinks nothing IL toe
good for him
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Mot Much Wiser

do you remember the days of your
boyhood when the word 'Popocatepetl'
was hard word to spell?"
"Of course I do"
"Ah, me- Time brings about many
changes"
mo doubt 1t does, but still con-
slider 'Popocatepetr hard word to
Apell."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

fore the Hittitea established them.
selves there; for. as we have lately
Learned indisputably from the Boghaz
{ Keui tablets, 1t was not till the early
part of the 14th century B. c. that
the Cappadocian Haiti poured over
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

from womsnb ailments invited to write to the and
addresses hero given for positive proof that Lydia Pnkha
Vegetable Compound does female Ills
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
Punch & Judy
Last Night
At the Park

This will be the last night OF the
Pupch and Judy show at the Park
Theater. The entertainment has
pleased both young and old and Is
very amusing. Give the youngsters
a chance TO see this popular enter
tainmcnt. The production is enllv,
encd by new and costly scenery.
show in itself 1t is well worth sec
ing.
The following excellent and inter
esting pictures are TO be shown. all
OF more than pleasing merit:
She Came. She Saw, She Conquer
ed-or The New School Teacher.
The Snare OF Society.
The Infant at Snakeville. or Baby
Bumps and the Cowboys.
The Ster Sisters. beautiful film
OF American drama by Pathe.
Two shows every evening. the first
at 7:30 sharp.
Admission 10 and 20 cents.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
A CHARMING WOMAN

is one who is lovely III face, form,
mind and temper. But II IS hard Tor
a woman to be charming without
health. \ weak, sickly woman will
be nervous and irritable. Constipa
ton and kidney poisons show i'll PIN
pies. blotches and skin eruptions and
a wretched complexion. But Elec-
trio Bitters always proves Godsend
10 women who want health, beauty
and friends. They regulate the stom-
ach. liver and kidneys, purify the
blood: give strong nerves. bright
eyes, pure breath. smooth, velvety
skin, lovely complexion and perfect
health. Try them: SOC at j. A. Mul-
ler's.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
A Star Comes
With Theatre

From a ranch in Oklahoma to a
leading role in musical comedy
sounds like big jump The mere
thought of it is enough TO set the
head OF any ambitious young girl
whirling. But listen to what follows
In The Flower OF the Ranch" one
OF Joseph f. IIoward's most success
full comedies which has toured the
central and eastern cities for three
seasons, and is coming to the Car
son Opera House on December 4th.
is Miss Betty Caldwell and the part
she Hills Is the most important in the
play. Until she was twelve years old
she lived on ranch in Oklahoma
where she rode bronchos and was
the pride of the ranchmen who wor-
shipped her. Her mother vas full
blooded Sioux and her father white
man. Naturally she had all the de-
sires of the outdoor life, and up to
the time that her parents left Okla
homa there were days at a time that
the cowboys would take her along
with them and teach her all the traits
that were possible Tor her to learn "a
TO riding bronchos, handling the lar
lat, and the like Their new home
was in Kansas City, and it was there
that Miss Caldwell spent four years
finishing her schooling. AT the age
of sixteen she completed her course
in school and made it known to her
parents that she was going to try for
the stage. which at the time was con
Sidered a mere joke on her part. As
the big musical comedies visited Kan
sas City, she would call for the stage
manager and it was in this way that
she was engaged for the chorus. She
developed rapidly into a graceful
dancer and was soon recognized as
the cleverest of the ponies
The following season she was chos-
en- among six other girls for fea
ture novelty act on the vaudeville
stage, and again she was the one that
held the attention of the audience.
Another step and she was engaged
to fill the role that Mabel Barrison
created in the above attraction, dur
the spring She played the part for
a few weeks and to those who know
her consider her rise in the profes-
sonal world something wonderful
She is only nineteen years old and
possesses grace and magnetic per
sonality that charms everyone who
sees her.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01

Capture Man
For Murder

Sheriff Lamb OF Humbeoldt county
has been notified that Sheriff Smitl
of Modoc county, Cal, has captured
and holds Martin .Azparren, who Is
wanted for the murder of George
Dufferena, a sheep camp tender. The
murder took place on or about the
10th OF October and the man has
been at large since that time The
killing was without witness and
the body of the dead man was found
many days after the affair
The brothers of the deceased have
posted a reward OF $500 ior the cap
ture OF the man. Sheriff Lamb will
Immediately receive extradition pa
pers and go to the north section to
bring the sheep tender to Winne1nuc-
ca where he will stand trial AS ii
is case of circumstantial evidence
and no witness, unless a confession
can be had from the man it is be
leved that it will be difficult to Sc
cure a conviction.
The murder took place in the De
MO section, not far from the point
where Indian Mike and his men kill
ed two men last year
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
Police Called
For Negress

Yesterday word Came to the
sheriif's oil'ser sta.sllE ,hst Lott
banning. ncgress, vas poin,
near Lake View and was wandering
about the, hills in half-clothed and
exposed condition an auto was sent
TO the place where the woman was
found She was scantly clothed.
with rough shoes and without a hat.
She. was taken into the machine and
brought to this city.
The woman had been out in the
hills all night and is in 4 bad condi
ton. 1t was a case OF too much
liquor She is reported as recovering
from the effects OF the exposure and
experience.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
New Smelter
Near Completion

W. {. OREM, general manager o
the Nevada Douglas Mining compan,
and the Nevada Copper Belt railroad
has u.t returned from an inspection
oi inesc properties. He says the new
railroad is operating without hitch
and that "A considerable amount OF
freight business Is being done. he
entire district is showing signs OF
new lie sirc. the line was complet-
cd TO - Nevada Douglas mine.
ihs Ives all OF the mineral bearing
country in that section a trans porta-
access, with supplies OF all classes
delivered at reasonable rate from
the mian line OF the Southern IA
ciiic at Wabuska.
Arrangements have been complet-
cd Tor starting the dclicvcry oi ores
IRON the Nevada Douglas to ihc
smeltcr bins ut Thompson OH De
ttlllDCT Isl. llC IlllliS - ~ Sh'PN ~
output as fast as tn" smcltcr Is pre-
pared 10 rcccivce the ores. A start
will be made with 100 tons Il day
and by the end OF the month the
tonnage from the mine will be IN
creased to- delivery oi $50 tons
daily In addition TO this the com
pany is now shipping large ton
mage oi gypsum to Reno. having
started with 100 tons day. which Is
gradually being increased.
The smclter plant at Thompson Is
scheduled to blow in its first fur
mace about December 18th. n grcat
deal OF the equipment is now i'll place
and the entire plant is being hur-
ricd to completion as rapidly as con
ditions will permit The Mason Val
ley mine has its properties opened up
in good shape and expects to be one
Of the biggest producers in the camp,
Several companies are opening up
their ore deposits and the indications
are that the smelter will be provided
with from 800 10 1000 OF ore just as
soon as it is ready TO treat this ton
mage. With both railroad and 4
custom smelter the Ycrington mines
will during the coming year be out
putting a considerable amount nt
copper ores. The smeltcr capacity
will be increased whenever develop
ment work at the mines show ton
mage that will justify a larger plant
Salt Lake Telegram
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
Come Home
From Europe

Barney Reymers and wife, who
have been spending Hhe past six
months in Europe, were arrivals yes
terday morning in this city. They
spent the day in this city with Mrs
Geo. Jones. Barneys daughter, where
Thanksgiving turkey was enjoyed.
Barney and his wife seem to have
thsived on the long voyage, but will
be glad to be back on the home farm
in Mason Valley.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
A CORRECTION

A few days ago it was reported
that Mrs. Waugh, wife of Professor
Vaughn of Gardnerville, had been
called to her former home in Wis
consin owing to the death of her
sister The telegram calling the lady
home was on account of serious i'll
ness. The Prof. has received word
from his wife that she arrived safely
and that the sister was great deal
improved
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
II riib

Trib is a clean, strong. wholesome
liniment-has no bad odor-is eco
nomical and convenient in use.
Trb is the most effective remedy
for sprains and bruises yet discov
cred by man.
1t does not destroy the sense OF
pain 1t removes the cause
A hundred times year Trib is a
useful friend to some member OF the
household
Trib rightly used never disappoints
A bottle of Trib, costing soc, has
often saved more than $50.
Better still. Trib has saved the use
Of many a limb for life.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
A Big Game
For Tonight

The livliest and probably the clos
est game of basketball ever played
i'll the county will take place tonight
at the Opera House when the team
from the Reno Hight School tackles
the Polacres Club of Carson
Social dance after the game. to
which the small admission of 25 cents
the game and dance.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
. aSn't Loaded
Man Injured

Last Sunady at Golconda, while d
number Of Southern Pacific section
men were fumbling with pistol, the
weapon was discharged and a Greek
by the name OF John Trackwlcs was
accidentally shot in the left leg just
below the knee.
The men were in the section house
ut the time of the accident and Of
course did not know that the gun wa
loaded Luckily the pistol was OF
only 22-calibre and Irackwles was
soon recover-Humboldt Star
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
Gambling Cases
To be Heard

Judge Taber, OF Elko. who will
hear the cases against those accused
OF violating the gambling law. has
Oredered the cases to proceed this
week. He gave NOTICE from the
bench that there would be no iuf
lher delay in the matter and that the
attorneys and defendants must be
ready TO go on with the trials com !:
mcncing the Isl OF December.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
NO PAPERS WANTED

Sheriff Malley OF Nye county tele-
sraphed in a few days ago that he
wanted eNtradition papers for one
Felix E. Fleur of Tonopah, who had
been ARE sted in California. On going
to the California side the prisoner
decided that he would come along
without any preliminaries and is now
in the Tonopah Jail Fleur issued
checks all along the line. many OF
them being forgeries and included
all kinds of business men He srung
mp Tonopah, Nina and Manhattan.
1t is very likely that he will assist III
keeping things clean and in order q
at the penitentiary for a few years.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
Sensation Come Today
When Case Comes up.
Dynimited the Times Building and
Destroyed Score of Lives
Especial TO the Appeal.)

LOS ANGELES, Dec l.-The O cNama broth
today when
they and entered plea OF
building
the two.
The sensation has absolutely
The completes
the trial and the which
fought minal proceedings
The telegram Appeal about 60 10
The practical confession of guilt
Nanaras be
who doubted the brothea
has been raised by the throughout United
assist the brothers their Egh
denied that they had in the
building and several
of the building and of life of
poson dynamite plea O settles
the the explosion
people hands the and
McManagal AS the Los Angeles
immunity has offered,
anticipated. !
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
CASE GOES OVER

The State Bank case, which occu-
pied the best part of the week before
Judge Langan, has gone over until
the l4th of this month As the Judge
has important cases in other coun-
ties and several OF the attorneys are
busy on cases, the postponement be-
came necessary.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
RUSHING THEIR WORK

Those who own mining claims i'll
this section are rushing their annual
work in order to comply with the
law. From present indications there
will be very few claims to go over
and become jumpable on the lst OF
the year.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01
is IMPROVING

Frank Golden Jr.. who has return
ed from San Francisco, where he ac-
companied his father. states that he
is great deal improved and hopes
are entertained for his ultimate re
covcry. Mrs. Golden is remaining in
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-12-01

People from this section visiting
in Reno will find the Hotel Golden
a most excellent place and should
make it their headquarters. 1t IS
convenient to the shopping district,
the service is first class and it is =
home-like place for Carson people ta
meet Try the Hotel Golden when
in the riverside city