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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
NATURE SHOWN By MANNERS
Call for chlvaIry and seIf-controI.
With Proper Consideration for
Others.

We are familiar with the story of
an accomplished host who drank out
of his fingerbowl to save an unsophisti-
Gated guest from embarrassment. This
is Offset by the social kindness and
tact Of certain physician. famous
alike for courtesy and skill. A coun-
tryman. coming early one morning
for the doctor. was kept for break
fast. At the table the countryman
poured his hot coffee into his saucer
and set his cup on the immaculate
damask beside it. Then he looked
around the large table only to per-
ceiye that he alone had done this. But
before the flush could fairly show In
his face the doctor had likewise
poured his coffee into his saucer and
set the cup beside it, to the evident
great relief Of his guest. There Is
saying in the Talmud that he who
causes another to blush is as If he
shed that others blood and SO con-
versely he who spares or shields an.
others blush saves some wounding of
the spirit. For good manners really
call for much chivalry, much heroic
self-control. and living for the mo-
ment in the experience of another. For
as soon as we go below the surface
we find that manners are one with
morals, since the taproot Of both is the
same. That famous order of Grants
by which Lee was spared the soldiers
pain Of surrendering his sword is a
happy instance of the best" manners.
since it combines chivalry and mag
nanimity alike. full appreciation of
the situation with fine consideration
for another's feelings.-Harper's
Weekly,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

rounds in his direction. he began to
tumble in his pockets, and finally I'M
earthed five pennies. which he handed
me with flourish. accepted them
without any comment. and late that
night. when 1t came time to cash in.
I kept the pennies in my vest pocket,
turning in good nickel of my own in
their place.
1.-THE next night my new friend
boarded my car at the same corner,
and made me present of another
five pennies. which stored away with
the preceding five. The interesting
proceeding was duplicated night after
night. and the collection in my vest
pocket become vast and weighty. Sew
enty-five cents doesn't count for much
in silver. but in coppers it assumes all
the proportions OF an opulent purse.
And then one night my long looked
for opportunity doomed up.
'Fare!' SEE to my passenger in
bow-knots looking for his usual sup
ply of pennies. He located four right
off the bat, but somehow or other he
couldn't find the fifth. He poked into
his vest, he slapped his sides, he dug
into his coat and he conducted q Sc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
SYNOPSIS.

n Jack Keith ( Yi.Einian. nov ". a 81 boz 90
3 Fee trail on the lookout for roaming war var
\ fire at distance and then sees team
attached to wagon and at iull GalieP
pursued by men on ponies W men hel."
reaches the wa gon the raiders nave mass
1 acred two men and departed. He searcnes
I the victims finding papers and a,lockes
with q woman's portrait He resolves 70
4 hunt down the murderers. Keith - ar.
rested at Carson City. charged with tnS
3murder, his accuser being rutttan naHeu
Black Bart He goes to Jail fully realizH-
ing the peril of swift border justice. a
companion ins his cell u 9 negro. WIZ wv
tells him he i. Neb and that he knew s az sn ne
one Of the murdered men men. was 1 for.
h merly an officer In the Confederate army:
The tplainsman and Neb escape from We
cell. and later the two fugitives oecome
I lost In the sand desert. They come upon
"a cabin and find its lone occupant TO pc q
young girl, whom Keith recognizes az ia
singer he saw at Carson CITY. Inc kiIs
explains that she came there In searcn OF
y q brother who had deserted from tne
army. A MIR. Hawley induced her 70
come to the cabin while he sought 70 20,
! cate her brother. Hawley appears; AL -
Keith In hiding recognizes him as BACK
Bart Hawley tries to make love 70 tne
H girl: There ts a terrific. battle IN sns
darkened room in which x eth Eoyercomess
i the girl who says that her name Is Hope.
Joins In the escape Keith explains nus
situation and the fugttives make Tor fort
sy.arned. ri 5i#su = ~ b ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

interested in so-called world prob
lems," he said. by way of apology.
assured him that anything he might
say along educational lines would be
read with interest by tens of thou.
sands Of readers. but urged him to
point out some way to check the ter
rible increase in murder In our land
Urges Reform In Laws.
The venerable scholar Strengthened
up in his chair and clenched his fists.
"The only way for US to put an end
to this disgraceful evil is to reform
and administer our criminal laws as
they are administered in England" he
said with earnestness and conviction.
THE conduct Of most of our murder
trials is a disgrace to our manhood.
and the abuse Of the appeal is even
more disgraceful. One has only to
familiarize himself with existing con-
ditions in London and New York to
appreciate what say. Rarely are
there more than half a dozen men
charged with murder awaiting trial
in London. In New York at the pres.
ent time, so am informed. there are
between thirty-five and forty men
charged with murder awaiting trial.
Yet the two cities are about the same
size. Here in New York state there
are convicted murderers who were
sentenced to death more than year
ago. still awaiting final action on their
appeals. And conditions in New York
state are typical of the entire coun.
try. l. don't hesitate to say that the
solution Of this problem Is the most
important work before the country
Karl H. Kitchen. in Sunday New
York World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
GOT ACCOUNT SQUARED UP
Il Took Time, but the Conductor Fin
ally Got Even With His Penny"
Passenger.

The Looker-on barded Geary
street car the other night. By his
side sat man who at first sound of
fare" from the conductor began la
boriously to count out five pennies.
with which he paid for his car ride.
After a journey Of several blocks. the
copper" man gathered up his bundles
and departed, leaving the Looker-on
and the conductor sole occupants of
the dummy. The former turned to
the official and asked, curiously:
DO you often have to take pennies
as fare?"
"Oh. quite frequently" replied the
conductor. you see coppers are legal
tender. and as a result cannot be re-
fused Reminds me of little ex-
perience had on this same line a
few years ago, had an evening run.
and one night l noticed a chap climb
on the dummy and settle down in the
tarthest corner. When made my
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Muscles Of the Forearm Especially
Seem to 90 Powerful, Says
London Periodical.

Tho myth of the infant Hercules.
who strangled two serpents In his
cradle. may not have been myth at
all. but a fact, says the London Tele-
graph. Modern science has proved
that 1t 10 quite possible feat. Tho
newborn babe 10 relatively much
stronger than a full-grown man. &C
.cording to the result Of medical tests:
1.-THE muscles OF the forearm are sur
pris1ngly vigorous. few hour; after
birth baby suspended by its finger
to stick, or to the finger of per-
son. can hold itself in the air for ten
seconds. and. in the case of particu-
larly strong infants. for as long as
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
CHATTER xiiI.-(continued.)

8 1t was noon. the sun pitiless and hot
above them, before they struggled
within the partial shelter OF the sand
dunes. and sank YEARLY down to their
meager lun CHI. Their supply of water
was limited, and the exhausted ponies
must wait until they reached the river
20 quench their thirst. Yet this was
very far on now. and Keith had seen
enough OF their surroundings to locate
the position of the ford. Slow as they
must proceed. three hours more would
surely bring them to the bank OF the
& stream. They discussed their plans
briefly as the three sat together on
4 the warm sand. revived. both by the
{ food and the brief rest. There was
not a great deal to be determined.
only where the girl should be left. and
4 how the two men had better proceed
: TO escape observation.
Fort Larned was the nearest and
safest place Tor their charge. none OF
the party expressing any desire to ad-
venture themselves within the imme.
diate neighborhood Of Carson City.
{ What her future plans might be were
b not revealed. and Keith forebore any
direct questioning. His duty plainly
ended with placing her in q safe en-
Y vironment and he felt convinced that
!: Mrs, Murphy, Of the Occidental Hotel.
would furnish room. and. II necessary.
companionship. The sole problem re.
j manning after she had rather listless-
1 ly agreed to such an arrangement
was to SO plan the details as to permit
the negro and himself to slip through
/ the small town clustered about the
post without attracting undue atten.
tion. No dou bt. the story Of. their es-
\ cape had already reached there. en-
4 bellished BY telling. and serious trou.
BILE might result from discovery. Keith
was surprised at the slight interest
she exhibited In these arrangements.
+ merely signifylng her acquiescence BY
. word. but be charged It to physical
i sweariness.I and the reaction from her
night Of peril; yet he took pains to
explain fully bis plan. and to gain
Y her consent.
This finally settled. they mounted
again and rode on through the lanes
traversing the sand dunes, keeping
headed az straight as possible toward
the river. The ford sought was some
miles down stream. but with the
horses' thirst mitigated. they made
excellent progress. and arrived at the
spot early In the evening. Not in all
the day had they encountered liv-
Z ing object, or seen a moving thing
amid the surrounding ,desolation. Now.
4 looking across to the north, few
cleaning lights told Of Fort Larned
perched upon the opposite bluffs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Rabbit Saint.

Place two rabbits in baking pan.
add one slice Of onion. one stalk OF
celery chopped fine and one bay leaf;
brush the game with melted butter.
then. cook for thirty minutes. Lift the
meat from the pan; add to the pan
two tablespoons OF butter and the same
of -four and brown until dark; add one
cup sherry and one cup hot water. stir
well, and when smooth add one tea
spoon salt. one tablespoon Worcester
shire sauce, one tablespoon OF capers
and twelve olives. Lay the rabbits
again in the pan. cover closely and sim
mer for thirty minutes. Dish the game.
arrange the olives for garnish, strain
the sauce over the meat. sprinkle on
finely chopped parsley and serve.
rabbits should be cut as for frtcas-
see.)
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-shur. IL. SAT. i. j. Yer Coin Ter 8. Here

!, would not want to feel that our &C
quaintance was to wholly end now.
DO You really mean that?"
''Why should mot? You have been
a real friend to me: shall remember
you always with gratitude beyond
words. want you to know this. and
that-that shall ever wish to retain
that friendship"
Keith struggled with himself. doubt
full of what he had best say. swayed
by unfamiliar emotions.
you may be sure shall never for
get" he blurted forth. desperately.
"and. II you really wish it. I'll certain
ly see you again"
Il do" earnestly.
''Then. I'll surely ind way. don't
know now which direction we will
ride. but I'm not going very far until
clear up that murder out yonder on
the trail; that is my particular job
just now"
Before she could answer. Mrs. Muir
ply re-entered and forced her to drink
the concoction prepared. the girl &C.
cepting with smiling protest The land
lady. empty glass in hand. swept her
eyes about the room.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
cHAprER XIV.
II. I, \, Z, 81 the Decide nt.,.

The Landlsdy Of the Occidental.
Keith had crossed at this point 30
frequently with cattle that. once hav-
ing his bearings. the b,ackness Of the
night made very little difference.
Nevertheless, In fear lest her pony
snight stumble over some irregularity.
he gave his own rein to Neb. and went
forward on foot. grasping firmly the
tired animals bit. 1t was a long
stretch Of sand and water extending
from bank to bank. but the water was
shallow. the only danger being that
OF straying of from the more solid
bottom into qnicksand. With tower
ing cottonwood as guide. oddly mis-.
shapen and standing out gauntly.
against the slightly lighter sky. the
plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until
they began to climb the rather sharp
uplift Of the north bank. Here there
was q plain trail pounded into smooth
ness by the hoofs OF cavalry horses
ridden down to water. and at the sum
NIT they emerged within fifty yards of
the stables.
The few lights visible. some station
airy, with others dancing about like
l-o'.the-wisps. revealed imperfectly
the contour OF various buildings. but
Keith turned sharply to the right. anx-
Ious to slip past without being chal.
lenged by a sentry. Beyond the brow
of the blum other lights now became
visible, nickertng here and there.
marking where struggling town had
sprung up under the protection Of the
post--a town garish enough In the
daylight, composed mostly Of shacks
and tents. but now with It's defcien-
cies mercifulIy concealed by the en-
veloping darkness The trail. easily
followed. led directly along its single
street, but Keith circled the outskirts
through wilderness Of tin-cans and
heaps OF other debris, until he halted
his charges beside the black shadow
or the only two.story edifice in the
place. This was the Occidental. the
hospitality OF which he had frequently
tested.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

''Bedad. but the place looks betther
than liver Ord behaved, wild the gyurl
Owe got tindin to It. She's that
lazy she goes ter slape swapin' the
flure. Jack. would ye moind hilpin'
me move the bid; shure. it's rale ma
hogany. an so heavy 1t breaks me
back intoirely to push 1t round"
He took hold willingly enough. and
the two together ran the heavy con-
trivance across the room to the posi-
ton selected. Once leg caught IN
the rag carpet. and Keith lifted It out.
bending low to get firmer grip. Then
he held out his hand to the girl.
ut is not going to be goodbye then.
Miss Hope: I'll find you.
She smiled up into his eyes, much
OF the WEAKNESS gone from her face.
II am going to believe that" she an.
swered. gladly. because want to.
Mrs. Murphy fingered until his steps
sounded on the stairs. as he slowly
felt his way down through the dark
ness.
HE do be moighty foine bye, Jack
Keith" she said. apparently address
ing the side wall. "Oi wish Old q
knowed him whin OF was a gyurl;
shure. it's not Murphy me noime'd be
now, Dim t'inkin'."
Left alone. the girl bowed her head
on her hands. a hot tear stealing down
through her fingers. AS she glanced
up again, something that glittered on
the floor beside the bed caught her
eyes, She stopped and picked It up.
holding the trinket to the light, star
ing at it as though fascinated. It was
the locket Keith had taken from the
neck of the dead man at Cimmaron
Crossing. Her nerveless fingers press.
ed the spring. and the painted face
within looked up into her own. and
still clasping It within her hand. she
sank upon her knees. burying her face
on the bed.
Where did he get that?" her lips
kept repeating. Where did he ever
get that?"
(TO BE cONTINUED)
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US back hereto put the girl where
she will be safe out Of his clutches"
The door was wide open now. and
Mrs. Murphy outside. her interest at
fever heat. !.
"Ye had a foight wild Black Bart!
oh. We divil! An ye licked the dirthy
spalpane. an got away wild his gyurl!
Glory be! And would OF take her?
Well. OF would. Niver doubt that. me
bye. She may be the quane av shaba.
an she may be a Digger lnjun SQuaw.
but the loikes av him had better kape
away from Kate Murphy. It's glad
OF am ter do It! Bring her in. o.
don't want ter hear no more"
"Just a word. Kate: don't know
whether she has any money or not.
but I'll pay her bill. as soon as 1t 10
safe for me to come back"
"Oh. the diyil take her bill. She'll
have the best in the house. anyhow.
an Oi'm only hopin' that fellow will
turn up huntin' her. Ord loike ter
take one slap at the spalpane."
Fully convinced as to Mrs. Murphy's
goodwill, Keith slipped back Into the
darkness, and returned with the girl.
Introductions were superfuous. as the
mistress Of the Occidental cared little
regarding ceremony.
"An' is this you. my dear?" she
burst out, endeavoring to curb her
voice to secretive sortness. "Shure.
Jack Keith has told me all about It..
an it's safe it is yer g6in' ter be here.
Come on in: Oi'll give ye number
forty.two, thet's next behint me own
room, an we'll 60 up the back sthairs.
Hip the young loidy. Jack. fer shure
We know the way"
She disappeared. evidently with
some hospitable purpose In view, and
Keith, clasping the girls hand. under
took the delicate task of safely escort
ing her through the dark kitchen. and
up the dimly remembered stairs. Only
Z word or two passed between them.
but as they neared the second story a
light suddenly streamed out through
the opened door of room at their
left. Mrs. Murphy greeted them at
the landing, and for the first time saw
the girls weary white face. her eyes
filed with appeal, and the warm Irish
heart responded instantly.
"Ye poor little lamb: it's the bid
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Fruit Soup for Hot Weather

A delicious ice cold soup is made as
follows: Take of any small fruit
blackberries. strawberries. currants Or
raspberries-two cupfuls; mash the
fruit and add one cup Of sugar. enough
ice water and broken ice to fill soup
tureen At the last dot spoonfuls OF
meringue on top and serve waferettes
or dainty oyster crackers with It. Make
the meringue Of tie whites OF two
eggs, beaten stiff. and one-half cup OF
powdered sugar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
FEEDING Fl: THE INVALID
MATTER OF MUCH IMPORTANCE
IN THE SICK ROOM.
Too Frequently insufficient Attentions
Is Paid to This by the Nurse
Serve Food In the Dair&- 81; e.
a sr est Style.

Few things are more difficult than to
get a sick person to take nourishin8
food, and no task, as rule. Is worse
managed Amateur nurses may be sue
cessful in other matters, but they gem
orally make failure Of the food prop
osition
The nurse is usually to blame when
the patient will not take enough food
She will bring huge plateful OF
| jelly or big basinful of beef tea to
him, and he will reject it with disgust.
because the sight of so much food IS
distasteful If she brought a few
| spoonfuls at time and served them
daintily he would be glad to eat
| Give little food at time, and give It
often. That which Is eaten willingly
and with relish Is far better than
double the amount swallowed with
| disgust.
If time is fixed for the patients
meals, always be punctual. II kept
waiting, most sick people lose their de-
sire to eat and will reject the food
when it is brought to them.
Be careful never to have food In the
sick room in the hope that the patient
may eat 1t presently. This will pre-
vent him from taking any food at
all.
Never take large quantity Of any
thing at one time, thinking that be-
cause the patient had liked 1t before
he will like it again. In nine cases out
of ten sick persons appetite is
capricious. His food. therefore. should
be varied as much as possible.
Don't rely too much on beef tea It
Is useful stimulant. but it Is not
really nourishing. as most people sup
pose it to be.
I Be particularly careful to serve
everything In the daintiest style. Glass
should be bright. silver Furnished.
| napkins lily white and saucers free
from slops. These little details Will
make all the difference in the patients
appetite.
Always make sure that the patient
Is placed in comfortable position to
eat and drink and be careful that no
crumbs are left in the bed.
The practice Of putting dishes in tho
oven to warm them for the table Is .
bad one. The dry heat causes the
enamel to crack in time and then tho
grease soon penetrates them. to their
utter ruination. Put the dishes 70 be-
heated in a dishpan and pour boiling
water over them. Let them stand and
steam until ready to serve the meal,
then wipe with clean. dry towel. ;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11

lence the skeptics about the Ark? But
found himself each morning on wax
ing quietly deposited at the base,
whence he started. Finally an angel
presented him with piece of the
Ark for his pains, but told him to
cease his attempts to reach the for.
hidden ground. That was In the
fourth century, of our era. but the
piece OF the Ark is still to be seen
at tho monastery of the Eltchmaidsin.
where dwells the catholics Of the
Armenian church. That Russians. or
stray lone EngHshman. had really
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
a Tactful Host.

The clock struck II p. m. Mrs
Moggs yawned behind her fan. Mr.
Moggs coughed. But their visitors dis
regarded the hint, and began to dis
course on the simple life At 1850
they were in the thick of politics. AT
IL they were arguing about Shake
speare At 1880 they were wading
in philosophy. At 1t was standard
bread. Then Mrs. Moggs frowned
meaningly at her sleepy spouse. I'm.
less they wished to remain up all
night something must be done. So he
did it.
Goodness gracious, how late it is; :
he cried, jumping up suddenly. MY
dear, hadn't we better go to bed? Our
friends may want to be going?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
Fish in Milk.

One whitefsh. milk, salt. pepper.
half teaspoonful of butter. and half a
}teaspoonful Of -four Butter pie
dish, lay the fish in it. and cover with
milk, sprinkle with pepper and salt.
and bake till the flesh will leave the
bones when gently touched. Take up
the fish, lay it on dish. put the milk
into saucepan. thicken, it with butter
and -four worked together and pour
around. Garnish with parsley and
slices Of lemon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-11
RED HAIR WAS NEW TO THEM
indians for q Long Time insisted
That White Mans Scalp Must
Have Been Painted.

Forty years ago the Indians in
Colorado knew but little of the white
man, and nothing hardly of his ways
or habits except from tradition
Among the people who went to set
tie in Colorado at that time was q
man with very red hair He and his
party were thrown among the In
dams. who thought at first that hia
hair was painted. JUS as they paint
ed their own bodies and faces
An old chief came up to him ons
day and looked at his hair very care
fully.
UGH" said he.
And then, turning to the INTERPRETER
who had the part. in charge. NJ
wanted him to ask the man where ID
got the kind Of paint that would color
and yet not be greasy or look daboy
He was told that the mans hair was
not rainted. bit he would not believe
It. He once more walked up 70 tne
man and scrutinized his locks. run
ming his hand through them and iook'
ing at his fingers
The red-haired man became little
l
nervous, and half fancied that the
chief was calculating how nice req
scalp would look hung to his belt
The interpreter. however laughinely
told the man what the chief had SAID.
Two or three more Of the indians
then gathered around the party. and
they and the Interpreter had pow
WOW. Finally the Interpreter asked
the man If he would object to puttins
water on his hair.
He saw the Indians would not De.
lieve but that It was painted, until
they saw that the water would not
wash the color out. The man TOOK
some water. rubbed It on his hair
and then showed his hands to them
But 1t took four or five days OF won
dering examination to convince them
that he had not found some peculiar
paint. and got himself up in bright
red suit Of hair.