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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Care Of House Paint.

, 4 e. 8 . =. : .
Few housewives have the least idea
what a little care of the outdoor house
paint, such as window sashes. front
door and even ratings, will do to pre-
serve it's beauty and length Of life.
The simplest plan is to wash this
paint ut intervals with tepid water to
which little parafin has been added.
with soft rag. Then to apply a
really good, preferably homemade
furniture polish, and rub of in the
usual way. This quite prevents bis
tering. Paint that is far gone could
be washed in oxalic acid and water.
but this Is a strenuous remedy and
only suitable when repainting is to
be the next move. Below give a
recipe for polish suitable for both
furniture and paint. .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Euus on Toast,

For those who are fond of eggs. but
ter six small cups and dust them with
breadcrumbs, put into each one raw
egg and a sprinkle Of salt; set the
cups in pan of hot water on the
stove, cook until the whites are firm.
Have ready six pieces of buttered
toast laid on hot dish. put on each
piece one egg. So many think they
need an oven for eggs cooked in this
manner and will therefore find the
above convenient in the morning
when the oven is cool and time n
limited, ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
With Tact.

How did they break the news Of
her sudden bereavement to his wife?"
TT was done with considerable tact
and with every precaution to tighten
the blow. Her lady friend selected
for the task, sale to her. Il have some
bad news for you, Hilda, about James.
but it might have been great deal
worse. It certainly Is blessing you
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

A man may presume to know much
of what is passing. but he dare not
predict what part Of the passing show
shall disappear. as fashion does. in
time. 1t must follow, as no man can
pretend to place his finger unerringly
on Just that particular part, then no
man can begin to tell Just what man
or woman living today VIII bs reverb
In time to coma.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
a Pu;zlxIer.

Mrs. Gaddy-There are some distinc-
lions in life which are very puzzling
to me.
Professor Pundit-Like what. for in
stance?
Mrs. Gaddy-When you write every
thing bad and mean in mans life
in book for everybody to read. 1t Is
biography, but when you just tell the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Mocha LAYER Cake.

The yolks Of five eggs, one cupful Of
powdered sugar. two tablespoonfuls
of mocha essence, two tablespoonfuls
Of strong, hot coffee. one cupful of
-four, and one teaspoonful of baking
powder. Add the beaten whites of the
eggs and bake in three layers for fif-
teen or twenty minutes. Fill with
whipped cream.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
leed c.rrvlin cvcumber case,,

Iced Curry In Cucumber Cases.
Prepare cases of cucumbers by cut
ting off neatly peeled lengths, stamp
out in fluted shape, and hollow out
In center. Stew gently half an hour
and fill with the following curry. Pre-
pare fairly early and stand on ice.
Curry for the Cases Two table
spoonfuls of melted butter, ditto curry
powder, one ditto lemon Juice, three
small onions minced fine. Simmer
ten minutes, then add half a pound
Of finely minced veal and simmer for
half an hour. Add one pint Of milk.
simmer slowly two hours. till all mois-
ture Is nearly absorbed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Exi4 sfandna4l.n,

We can see no hope for standpat-
ism anywhere in the country except az
Democrats shall initiate its crimes and
follies. 1t Is not necessary to mention
these offenses here, but for the pur-
pose Of a record 1t may be said that
they are false pretense and broken
faith.-St. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
ShreWd.

An economical young man who was
much bored by the requests Of tickle
young ladies to return their photos.
decided upon desperate measures to
put stop to the unnecessary expendi-
ture Of time and postage.
He announced his intention OF start
ing Venus collection to contain the
pictures OF the 100 most beautiful
women in the world. and now the girls
never ask for their pictures.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
New Auto Motive Power.

Automobiles in England-they call
them motorists over there-are much
interested in the success of an tnven-
ton known as 'solid petrol or gaso-
line in little bricks. Its exact compo-
sition is, Of course, secret. It con-
tains 80 per cent. of ordinary gasoline.
percentage of soapy matter. and
one per cent. of foreign substance
which gives 1t solidity. A small block
Of it 10 said to be equal to a gallon
Of liquid motive power. and its In
ventors say that enough to propel .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
2afA

91fo. fry
"Have you a hair tonic that you can
safely recommend?" asked the man
who was growing bald.
"Yes." replied the druggist, as he
got bottle down from SHE'LL This
Is thoroughly safe. My baby drank
nearly half a pint Of 1t the other night
and wasn't harmed in the least
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
standpateer, Die Hard.

In Philadelphia, where the regular
Republican candidate for mayor waa
beaten by the fusion nominee, the
standpatters tried to make it appea.
that the defeat Of their man would
mean the death and burial Of the pro.
tecuve tariff. They feel differently
about it now and they find that the
old plundering device is working over,
time as usual. It will take more
than a city election to kill that sys-
tenn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

The Democratic party, which is like
ly to govern this country after March
4, 1913, has no designs whatever upon
Canada. 1t is not worrying about the
British lion. 1t has its eyes fixed upon
the tariff-protected trusts and COM
bines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
His Experience.

your city. sir. seems to be a very
quiet law.abiding place for the Far
West"
"Yes, It Is. but what will you say
when tell you the very Hrst day ar
rived In this town !. was held up?
You were! AS the victim Of foot
pads or road agents?'
Neither: by the doctor as the nm
est ten-pounder in the place"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

she acknowledged. Just a little con-
fused. But I have received two let
tiers signed by taat name. and rather
expected the gentleman would call
upon me here IL Sheridan during my
engagement It that your mission?
Were you sent hy him? or are you Mr.
Hawley?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Not Content.

my wife went to the Intelligence
ONCE to get a good plain cook.
did she get one?"
THAT depends on the point Of view
Literally speaking. yes. Tho cook
sent US went to church once day
and three times on Sunday. snd her
morals were beyond reproach. She
had completion like nutmeg
crater, snub nose and was Cross
eyed. So far. she was a good plain
cook. But her cooking belonged to
the criminal class. el,9
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
rha MIsa bride.

The Wise Bride.
Eyes. the girls gave the bride
commiseration shower"
What In the world Is that?"
why. they all told her how sorry
they were she was going to marry
such man as the> coming bride
groom"
THAT must have hurt her feelings"
mo. 1t didn't She knew there
wasn't a girl there who wouldn't have
given her eyes to get him!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
An Ambition.

Roosevelt says 1t is his ambition
to die on the field OF battle. What 10
It your ambition to die ont"
well. think could die happy II
l were to pass away on the corns OF
the fellow who STEPPED on mine . lit
tie while ago"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
slt.s \ Wise Child"

Stts Wise Child"
Tommy-Me father gimme dis nick.
81 watca fur me birthday.
JIMMY guess my pops goin' ter
gimme one like dat, too.
Tommy-Did he say so!
Jimmy-No: he said he was goin'
ter gimme gold one.-Cathouc
Standard and Times
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
TOO Much Of = strain.

Too Much Of Strain.
II don't think grand opera In Eng.
fish will be any Improvement"
You don't!"
mo. When 90 to grand opera IN
French know can't understand
what they're singing and ! take II
easy. But the strain to try to under
stand English as the grand opera
stars will sing it will just about drive
me crazy"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

Possibly there is an omen in the
fact that when President Taft re-
turned to Washington from his $4,000.
mile swing around the circle he
brought with him a cold wave.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
G9z:sg.zM::...-..

failed to help me. Doans Kidney Pills
gave me relief after I had given up all
hope and soon cured me. have had
no kidney trouble in three years.
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem
berthe Name-DOAN'S." soc, all stores
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. 7.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

Probably the best thing that can be
said for President Taft. as he nears
the end of his term, is that neither
the standpatters nor the insurgents
are fond Of him.-Philadelphia Rec
ord
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

exists than Doan'8
Kidney Pills. Mrs.
John A. Link, 123
E. Terry ST., Buoy
rus, O.. says: Il
was so terribly at.
dicted with kid
ney complaint, I
could not leave my
bed. I was attend
ed by several doc.
<1vo hut fbnv oil
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Two Hard Problems,

Great are the audacities Of modern
engineering. British engineers are
preparing to bridge the Lower Ganges
and President Taft is now engaged in
an attempt to span the gap between
the insurgents and the standpatters.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
GOOD Jokes
LITERAL.

MY dear young lady" said the
smitten man OF means. Il have been
talking to the manager you suggested
and as he is convinced OF your ability
e will finance your tour
But he was more overjoyed than he
had any need to be when she cried
joyfully, You're an ANGEL"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Real Tariff Board.

d The only tariff board that amounts
to anything is that which the tarin
grafters get, plus lodging. champagne
and SO forth in the way Of a guaran-
teed reasonable profit."'-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
A Pleasing Expectation.

Papa-l'm sorry. my. dear. but our
physician says while the trained
nurse be has procured for Us 10 .
good one. she is perfect bear.
Tommy-Oh. papa. do take her IFS
she's a trained bear!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Knew His Man.

Gibbs-I called yesterday to Dor
row ten dollars, but you were not in
Dibbs-Yes was. I was in ten dol
lars.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

would be safer to confer with me
personal---very. ! imagine there Is .
large sum involved"
From whose estate?"
My grandfather's."
And his name was?
'Why-why. Mr.. Keith. actually l
do not know. 1t may seem strange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
10 Made Good.

That boy'll make hts mark some day.
Said the father. with delight.
He debut in an illiterate way
For he never learned 10 write.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
understandable Doll,

A new doll that it's inventor claims
is indestructible is made Of properly
shaped blocks Of wood, Joined By
spring steel swivels and hinges
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
A. We. lnexperienced

The husband who has not yet
learned to wear a smile over an ach.
ing heart still has rice in his pockets.
Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Miss Mermaid-They say the mack
erel is terrible drinker.
Mr.. Lobster-He cant help Il.
Those salt fish are always thirsty.
DOES YOUR BACK AcHEg

Backache Is usually kidney ache.
There Is only one way to remove the
pain. You must reach the cause.-The
kidneys. No better kidney remedy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

put OF getting your summer outfit,
for you will look simply stunning In
| widows weeds"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Cannot Cast the Future.

same things to few people on 4
front porch, it's gossip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

car 200 miles can be carried in lit
tie box on the running board OF the
machine
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
plea to the Angler

Let me Sleep" in pleading terms.
Was couched the minnow's wish.
1.-THE early birds may have your worms
They are not good for fish,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

Twenty-s1x Easier Than One.
The letters OF the alphabet
We never in our lives forget:
But strange to say. our memories fall
When wife gives ~ one to mail
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
Sold.

"Who gave away the bride?"
"She wasn't given away; she had
three rich suitors, and she went to the
highest bidder"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

II every man had all the money he
wanted. the devil would get us all.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-21
THE BANNER

Mr.. Steele returned from Boise last
evening where went with the proceeds of
few days run of the mill The returns
were very satisfactory, as the ore milled
was rich and a close saving was made.
The mine has been making very good
returns this season as it has been paying
satisfactorily. About thirty men are en-
ployed at present and the force will be
increased as soon as the development war
rants and they can be worked to advant-
age. The Tip Top is looking very fine
with good ore in sight and indications of
a very rich body Of ore being encountered,
while in the upper workings OF the Ban
ner vein the ore continues to improve.
The Banner mine is becoming one of the
permanent and best producing mines Of
this rich mining region, and all who are
in close touch with the property are very
sanguine of the Banner making the best
record of any mine ever opened in the
Owyhee mountains.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-21
FAREWELL SURPRISE PARTY

Last Thursday evening there was one
of the best surprise parties given in this
town, in years. The best part of it was,
the one for which the party was given,
was really surprised.
About $50 o'clock rap came at the
door of the home of Mr.. & Mrs. Green
Adams. Suspecting nothing, the hostess
opened the door, thinking there were
one or two callers. Instead, about twen-
ty ladies filed in, each one loaded down
with a bundle.
Well, after they had rid themselves of
their wraps and bundles, tables were
brought in and the ladies played cards.
About IL O'Clock the game was complet-
ed and then there was the lunch which
was excellent.
After lunch, the prizes were distributed.
Mrs. Simon Harris won the first prize,
set of six beautiful plates; Mrs. Avery
won the prize awarded to the one having
the lowest score. This prize was plate
decorated with design in which Cupid
figured prominently. The winners pre-
sented their prizes to the hostess. One
lady was delegated by the winner to pre-
sent the first prize. After a speech re-
plete with gems of oratory, she wound
up with the touching, weepy climax,
'Here-take itl''
The tables we're then pushed aside and
the fun program began. The first num-
Der was a selection from Riggoletti. OF
course no one could understand a word.
The next number was a cake-walk, no
names. This dance was fine and kept
the company in a roar.
After the orchestra played "We Wont
90 Home Until Morning, the party
broke up, and for all the gay laughter,
there was a feeling of regret at the part
ing.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-21

Our Sheriff Oscar Brunzell, and Ed.
Matheson, while out in the Jarbidge
Country met with a very serious accident
while coming down a very steep hill this
side of that camp, the break giving away
and the team running off throwing both
men out on the boulders that cover the
ground where the accident happened.
Mr.. Brunzell had his left leg badly in
jured, the knee cap being broken and the
leg badly bruised. Mr.. Matheson had
his left ear almost severed from his head,
and otherwise bruised and injured in
numerous places. They were five days
getting into Silver City, the first place
where they could receive medical atten-
ton When they arrived at the wilkins
Island, they found work for the Sheriff
in arresting some parties for selling booze
without license and Oscar brought the
parties in with him. They plead guilty
and were fined accordingly.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-21
DIED FROM
EXPOSURE.
Robert B. Hamilton Of Silver City
perished on the desert near Mur-
ply while in a demented condition.

The latter part OF last week Robert
Hamilton left Silver City, for the Sinker
Greek reservoir for the purpose Of taking
Martin Welch's place while Welch was
ro take short vacation. He went out
on the stage and got off at the forks OF
the road where it branches off to 90 to
the dam. The stage driver gave him
Instructions how to go and pointed out
the way but Hamilton took the wrong
course and when the stage was return
ing from Murphy in the afternoon found
him on the road nearer Murphy, than
where he had left the stage in the morn
ing, and brought him back and started
him off again in the right direction.
This time Hamilton reached his des-
tination all right, and as near as can be
learned, he and Welch proceeded to fur
ther celebrate the occasion 10y consum-
ing more whiskey of which they had a
good supply.
Welch reports that Hamilton got
quarrelsome and proceeded to break up
things in general and they got into a
fight, Hamilton getting the worst of it
and finally left the place, apparently
starting for Murphy.
He was seen the next day on Long
Ridge by Jim Slattery, cutting sage
brush and apparently in dazed condi-
ton. When this was reported parties
went out from both Silver City and
Murphy to look for him but were unable
to find him, until late Monday evening
when he was found bv Welch lying dead
in an out of the way place. He had ap-
parently been digging for water and had
had fallen face downwards on the ground.
The Coroner and County Atty. left
Monday evening for the place where the
body was found and held an inquest
that night and Tuesday morning, when
tho Jury found verdict Of "Died from
exposure" The body was brought into
Silver Tuesday night and the funeral
took place under the auspices Of the
0wyhee Aerie, No. 1887, F. 0. +. oI
which he was member in good stand
ing
Robert B. Hamilton, Familiarity known
as Smokey Bob," has been in and
about Silver City for about 20 years.
He was raised in Chicago, ILL.,, and but
little if anything, is known of his family
and relatives. He has been drinking
considerable for some time. He was
free hearted and always willing to do
any one good turn, and was his own
worst enemy
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-21

cutting this wood for domestic and min
ing purposes.
They go into these gulches in the
winter time, cut the wood, haul it on
the backs Of mules where they can get
at it with wagons in the summer time
and then haul it to the mines and to the
towns. 1t is a difficult and laborious
work, and while they get $14 cord for
the wood, they can hardly exc out an
existence at their job.
The mining companies buy this wood
and use it to operate the mines, and
thus very important industry is kept
going. For some reason or other the in
terror department is under the impress
sion that this is wholesale sort of viola
tion of the timber laws, when, as a
matter of fact, there is no timber at all
anywhere il the county. only scrubby
stuff fit only for what it has been used
for
In his report to the government in
1898 Professor Lindgren of the geological
department said of the conditions in
Owyhee county and about Silver City
and DeLamar that the timber there had
all been cut off, there being left only a
sparse growth of juniper and mahogany
and that even these were exceedingly
scarce and expensive.
The Only r FUel In Sight.
Still this is the only stuff for fuel the
people have and also the only available
wood the mines have for their operations,
the only alternative left being to haul
coal from Murphy, which is practically
out OF the question on account of it's ex-
pense and that the coal fields cannot
supply it.
The people of Silver City asd DeLamar
and the country round about are said to
be greatly agitated over this unusual
and, as it seems to them, unreasonable
demand, while che blow is felt most
keenly by all the mining companies
there. 1t is rumored here that the man
agement had determined to close the
DeLamar mine down indefinitely.
Senator Borah has been appealed to
to exert himself to prevent this calam-
ity by presenting the matter to Secre-
tary Fisher of the interior department. /"