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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
SERVING LEFT OVERS
HOW DAINTY DISHES CAN Be.
MADE OF COLD MEAT.
Beef saute 10 Appealing Offering Tor
Hot Day-Baked Meat Cake
Meat PIe-Tomato Hot
Pie-Beef Roll.

Beef saute-Cut up cold roast Of
is needed for stew. Put butter In
pan and brown large onion cut up
fine; add meat and let It brown quick
ly: then add a tablespoon of corn-
meal; keep stirring and turning and
add water to cover: also add one or
two carrots. cut small; cook about
two hours, then add a cup of fresh
milk. Care must be taken to stir It
often. as the cornmeal makes 1t thick;
also nice, rich gravy.
Baked Meat Cake-Crop one cup Of
cold meat and little ham. one cup
of bread crumbs, one beaten egg, salt
and pepper to taste; add little dabs OF
butter. Moisten with one cup OF gravy
and water, or soup stock. Bake one
hour.
Meat Ple-Cut up cold meat and
water. potatoes cut small and what
ever vegetables you happen to have.
Put the stew in deep dish and
cover with a deep layer Of seasoned
mashed potatoes. Spread a little soft
butter over the potatoes ard bake
half an hour.
Macaronl Ple-Boil one pound Of
maraconi in sailed water about 20
minutes. drain II. and put layer Of
macaroni in deep buttered pan:
then add layer Of minced cold meat.
seasoning, chopped onion and some to-
mato Juice mixed with some gravy.
Add the remaining macaroni. pour
over this cup o< milk. some grated
cheese and bread crumbs. Bake half
an hour and serve hot.
Tomato Hot PIe-Put in pan ono
can Of tomatoes. one pound OF meat
cut small and one cup Of bread
crumbs, cook on top of stove is min
utes. Then turn into deep dish
and bake half an hour. Send to table
in dish 1t is baked in. To be eaten
with potatoes.
Beef Roli-Roll out biscuit dough
thin, cover with hamburger steak
mixed with salt. pepper and chopped
onion; roll like jelly cake and bake
an hour and half. Serve with brown
gravy.
Brown Gravy-Melt tablespoon Of
butter, add two tablespoons of -four.
keep stirring till golden brown, add
cup of hot water poured in slowly;
add salt and pepper and let cook till
smooth. This gravy can be used for
most any kind Of meat Very nice
for steak and chops.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
John I 1enry
Gets A Surprise
Bv GEORGE v. HOBART

ize you have much to do before we
sail on Wednesday. Alice Grey just
phoned over that she has box at a
theater somewhere. didn't ask her
where, but II you're sure you won't
be home I'll go with Alice and Aunt
Martha"
by all means" l answered. and
kissing her goodbye trolleyed to
New Rochelle.
Bunch was there ahead of me and
SO were Skinski and Ma'moiselle
Dodo, all working like beavers.
I'm going to take the 11:4o to
town." Skinski informed us after all
was in readiness for the performance.
II have very important date.
haven't 1. Dodey?'
You betcher sweet" she puffingly
replied.
Bunch and loafed around till
about an hour before show time, when
we put a young chap we had sworn
to secrecy on the door. and then we
went back on the stage and began to
chatter nervously.
At seven o'clock Dodo came In with
one Of those sunburst souses, and as
she went sailing by to her dressing
room she gave us the naughty head
and murmured. you betcher sweet!
Seven-thirty and no Skinski.
l was afraid to tell Bunch what
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

that am for you two guys all the
old while-didn't I. Dodey?"
You betcher SWEET she an
swered solemnly. st AZ
We'll. that still goes" Skinski went
on. rive sold out half interest In
my Blue Hills gold mine. and I've got
the coin to show for it,
So saying, he dug up wad that
hound couldn't leap over.
Now, I'm going to pay you each
$4,000 to cancel my contract" Skinsk1
added, after our eyes had Toasted on
his roll.
| looked at Bunch. and Bunch was
stepping on his left foot to see II he
was awake.
mo. by Kick! I'll make 1t seven
thousand EACH" Skinski chortled.
"Oh! pinkles!" said Skinski; what
do want to go hugging one-night
stands for when have hundred
thousand booboos in the kick? It's
the Partisan boulevards for US, and q
canter on the Boy Bologna. eh.
Dodey?"
You betcher sweet" she gurgled
thirstily.
And so it came about that we de-
stroyed the contract. pocketed our
seven thousand each. and hade Skin
ski and Dodo an affecting farewell.
Bunch and l couldn't talk for hours
afterwards.
We were afraid we'd wake our
selves up.
Next day handed five thousand
dollars to Uncle Peter, and he COM
plimented me so highly on my ability
to save money that I nearly swal'
lowed my palate.
I'm going to invest this carefully
for YOU, john" he informed me-
when we return from Europe you'll
be surprised"
don't know what powers OF per-
suasion Bunch brought to bear on
Alice and Uncle William. but DO
know that there was hurried we'd
ding ceremony. and that certain
blushing bride and bashful groom and
delighted old uncle who answered
roll call when you yelled Bill Grey
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
An italian Summer Drink

Most refreshing In hot weather u
the Italian drink graniti, half frozen
mixture which will pour, but is not
quite liquid. Any summer beverage
made from fruit juice or any kind Of
punch may be turned into graniti
By the process OF freezing only until
q snowy consistency Is reached. The
frosted sides of the freezer toward
the middle of the liquid should be
ecraped several times during tho
freezing process. Claret graniti II
made by adding one bottle Of claret
to a pint OF orangeade, and sherry
graniti by adding a bottle Of sherry
to one quart of rich lemonade.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02


attack, but must guard against treach-
cry. AS he rode. his eyes never left
those far-away sand dunes. although
he perceived no movement, no black
dot even which he could conceive to
be a possible enemy. Now that he
possessed ample time for thought. the
situation became more puzzling. This
tragedy which he had accidentally
stumbled upon must have had cause
other than blind chance. 1t was the
elimination of plot. with some rea-
son behind more-important than ordi-
nary robbery. Apparently the wagons
contained nothing Of value, merely the
clothing. provisions, and ordinary
utensils OF an emigrant party. Nor
had the victims pockets been care
fully searched. Only the mules had
been taken by the raiders. and they
would be small booty for such .
crime.
(TO RE CONTINUED)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
FORGOTTEN Fooos.

b -
1t is we'll to remember that many
plants which once were used as veg.
etables have been allowed to drop out
OF our bills of fare. Our forefathers.
for instance. sometimes dined on elder
top and burdock root. and the early
shoots of the hop were considered a
great delicacy and we're cooked and
eaten as asparagus. Walter Jerrold.
in his Highways and Byways In
Kent" recalls time when Kentish
children could tell of many pleasant
hours spent among the hedges in
search Of the wild hop top and OF
the wholesome suppers made upon the
we'll earned treasure Gro they learned
to think their food the better for be-.
ing rare and costly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

hour or two at any time Of the night
and get up the next morning and go
at 1t fresh as daisy, but it isn't so
now. II cut of an hour or two's
sleep now l am dull next day. Not
until the next day after that after a
full nights sleep. do come back all
right. And even after my full num-
Der OF hours of sleep. If these have
been begun an hour or two later than
usual, with the sleep continued later.
don't feel clipper: must have my
full sleep in my regular hours. I &C.
count for this on the superstition that
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Bullet chusaed Into the Ground at HI. Feet

not being seen. Confident as to this.
he retreated openly. without making
the slightest effort to conceal his
movements, until he had regained the
scene of murder. In evidence of the
tritth of his theory no further shots
wYre fred. and although he watched
flat opposite sand bank carefully. not
the slightest movement revealed the
presence of others. That every mo-
ton he made was being observed by
keen eyes he had no doubt. but this
knowledge did not disconcert him.
now that he felt convinced fear Of re-
vealment would keep his watchers at
safe distance. Whoever they might
be they were evidently more anxious
to escape discovery than he was fear.
full Of attack. and possessed no desire
to take his life. unless 1t became
necessary to prevent recognition.
They still had every reason to believe
their attack on the wagons would be
credited to hostile Indians. and would
consider 1t far safer to remain con-
cealed. and thus .larbor this supposi-
ton. They could not suspect that
Keith had already stumbled upon the
truth. and was determined to verify
1t.
Secure in this conception Of the sit
uation, yet still keeping a wary eye
about to guard against any treachery,
the plainsman, discovering a spade In
the nearest wagon, hastily dug hole
in the sand. wrapped the dead bodies
in blankets. and deposited them there
in, piling above the mound the char
red remains Of boxes as some slight
protection against prowling wolves.
He searched the clothing of the men,
but found little to reward the effort.
few letters which were slipped into
his pockets to be read later. some or.
binary trinkets hardly worth preserv.
ing except that they might assist in
Identifying the victims. and. about the
neck Of the elder man. rather pc
culiar locket. containing portrait
painted on ivory. Keith was long
time opening this. the spring being
very ingeniously concealed. but upon
finally succeeding. he looked upon the
features of a woman Of middle age.
a strong mature face Of marked re-
fnement. exceedingly attractive still,
with smiling dark eyes. and perfect
wealth OF reddish brown hair. He
held the locket open in his hand for
several minutes. wondering who she
could be, and what possible connec-
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- 8
6gE 5 &&S &; 4
Great Thrift in Buying

ard at the next place and the next
A little thing like that didn't lick her.
though. She hunted for about half
an hour. and at last found the place
she was after. The sign cheered her
up lot
"Your eggs are fifteen cents dozen
here?" she asked. just to make sure.
Yes. ma'am."
Well. give me half Dozen
And she lays down her eight cents
and walks out satisfied with her morn
ing's work. She got mad when tried
to tell her that half a dozen of the
16-cent eggs would've been just al
cheap"
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was thinking, and Bunch was AFRAID
to think for fear he'd spill something.
Eight o'clock came and stu no
Skinski.
It was pitiful.
began to see visions Of an insulted
audience reaching for my collar over
the PROSTATE form Of my partner IN
crime.
At SIS the, orchestra leader came
IN to see why we didn't ring In and
Bunch told him to ring off.
told Beethoven. or whatever his
name was, to tune up and play every
thing In sight till gave him the
warning.
At $40 Ma'moiselle Dodo waltzed
out OF her dressing room made up 10
look like a cream puff.
where's Skinski?' shrieked. ITS
nearly $3.50 and he's keeping that mob
waiting. Isn't he going to show up"
You betcher sweet" she gurgled.
and passed on.
At S:25 l rushed into Skinskfs
dressing room, put on swift make
up. dove into Skinskis fright wig. bid
my face behind false moustache and
goatee. and prepared to sell my life
dearly.
what are you going to do?" asked
Bunch in wild alarm.
I'm going out and pull few moldy
tricks till skinski gets here" an
swered heroically.
Then gave the warning to the
leader and rang up the curtain.
was greeted by harsh round OF
applause as stepped out and could
feel both knees get up and leave my
legs.
l pulled myself together. picked up
pack Of cards ard began to DO
things with the decls that no mortal
man ever saw before. while Bunch
stood in the wings WITH his teeth chat
tering so loud they sounded like q
pedestal clog accompaniment.
Then l picked up an egg where
Skinski had placed 1t on the tabaret
and started in to do something mystic
rious with it.
Just as raised the egg to show 1t
to the audience l got flash jof the
stage box on my right. and there,
gazing curiously at me. sat Peaches
and Alice Grey and Aunt Martha.
was SO surprised dropped the
egg. and 1t lay at my feet in the form
of an omelet. while the house roared
with Joy.
At this moment, Skinski bounded
on the stage, bowed right and left,
and in five words he made 1t appear
that I was only comedy curtain
raiser.
Say! never was SO glad to see
anybody In all my life.
backed, OF the stage, and he
pulled something on my exit that got
an awful laugh.
When the curtain finally fell Skin
SKI was given an ovation. and when It
was all over we backed into his dress
inR-room and sat looking at each
other.
That's the last" our star said
after a pause: land It was hot fin
ish all right"
"what do you mean?" gasped.
1.-THE syndicate has bought my gold
mine in the Blue Hills" he answered
calmly.
And you're going to throw us after
making a start like this?" Bunch al
most sobbed.
Throw notning!" Skinski came
! back. Didn't tell you once before
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Bunch and l had engaged Skinski
to 90 out on the circuit with his
sleight-of-hand sketch. We needed
the money. Everything was ready to
start, and Bunch and I attended to
the shipping Of all the scenery and
props and trick stuff; we were too
busy lads. believe me.
On Wednesday we tried all day to
locate Skinski. but he avoided pun
lshment until about four o'clock in
the afternoon. when we finally
tagged him and began to ask him
questions.
I've been busy since Monday" he
explained; brokers and bankers and
lawyers. and there are doings. Say!
you're two Of the dead gamest sports
ever bumped into. and no matter
what happens I'm for you for keeps!"
What's the reason for the crab
TALK" I asked sharply. Are you
going to give US the sorry hand and
bow yourself out after we have put
up every mazooboe we possess!
What kind OF sour face are you
pulling on us?''
"Wait and see.' smirked Skinski
"And. by the way. nephew Bunch.
met certain old party this morning
who thinks you are very hot fried
parsnips!"
You did," Bunch came back. with
a yawn.
Eyes," replied Skinski; "and nice
old man. too, is Mr.. William Grey.
Where the devil did you meet Mr.
Grey?" Bunch inquired excitedly.
Back, back up" said skinsk1
quietly; II didn't disgrace my family
Mr.. Peter Grant introduced me to
him as your Uncle and made good.
"You met Uncle Peter. tool"
asked in alarm.
"Surest thing you know" said
Skinski; but. don't worry. The JET
ferson family tree will never be
blown down by any hot air from me
so rest easy. Now. let's get down tc
cases about our opening -Thursda,
night"
Bunch and l were both puzzled ~
Skinskis peculiar line Of talk. but We
forgot 1t and completed all the details
for the opening the next night.
It was after eight o'clock when
reached home. and Peaches met me
at the door with the face lights OIL
full.
.'Now for the secret" she chirped
as she dragged me into the dining
room.
make mine small one" I admon
ished; I've had busy day"
This is cure for all your bust
ness Worries" she gurgled. Guess
what, John! We sail for Europe next
Wednesday,"
Poor Peaches!" said sympathet
ically: that's what you get for drink
ing too much tea"
.ssi mean It seriously. joint" she
cried eagerly. Uncle Potter hal
booked passages on the Oceanic foa
the whole family. and he is going t
D all the expenses for three
months trip"
Water! water!" l gasped family
and meant it, but Peaches thought
was only cutting up.
II knew you'd be delighted" she
capered on; "and it was all l could d.
to keep from telling you long ago
Uncle Peter says that this is the dull
season in your brokerage business
and the trip will do you world o
good. You need only take few hun
dred dollars for pocket money. ane
he's going to invest your $4,000 where
It will be Immensely productive"
1 could only sit and listen and pass
away.
What would become Of Skinski ant
Bunch and our good money!
How could ever account for thu
missing funds without leading
Peaches down to Wall Street anc
showing her the tall buildings the,
had built with my dough.
And while these dismal thoughtl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Instance Of the Persistent Housewives
Economy IN Purchasing Half .
Dozen EqQs.


lust to show you how the small
economics practiced by thrifty house
wives may sometimes be carried too
far" began the driver of the pie wag.
on: well. ] see lot Of 1t along my
route. but this happened down at the
market house. My wife was scouting
around among the neighbors and one
OF them told her that there was one
stand at the market where they were
selling fresh eggs for fifteen cents q
dozen. So she liked right down there.
The market was crowded and she had
a hard time. but she pushed along till
she came to a butter and egg shop.
Eggs. sixteen cents the sign said.
so she plunged along for the next
But eggs were sixteen cents there. too.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Napoleon iii. at Sedan

troops" and Zola's description OF the
emperor on that fatal day Is cited
from the powerful "Debacle" in sup
port OF the STORY" Allow me to say
that, If the evidence of some who
were with the emperor on the day OF
the battle Is deemed worthy of con-
sideration (and personally have no
doubt about it,, lola was entirely
wrong. BY his own account, he COM
posed his marvellous narrative from
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

hearsay. He had not the advantage.
as l had, of being on the battlefield
with the Germans) from early morn
ing until nightfall.>
Some five years ago the question
WAS the emperor's face rouged at the
battle of Sedan?" was very fully dis
cussed in the Paris papers. and the
late Paul de Cassagnac and the still
living Robert Mitchell (who were with
the emperor during the fighting) were
among other eye-witnesses who gave
an absolute denial to zola's assertion.
Others testify to the same effect.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

seemed to ask it of hin. and his ma
ture urged response But he could
hope to accomplish nothing more
here. and the plainsman swung him.
self into the saddle. He turned his
horses head eastward, and rode
away. From the deeply rutted trail
he looked back to wher the fire still
smoked in the midst Of that desolate
silence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
Aeropiane 10 Simple.

The working parts of the modern
dying machine are Infinitely fewer in
number than those OF the automobile.
the motor boat. the railroad locomo-
tive or the steamship. Far more COM
pick is the operation OF a high-powered
motor car than that Of high-powered
aeroplane. Far more delicately ad-
justed are the thousands Of parts Of
the steam or electric locomotive than
the mechanism Of the flying machine.
1t is this very simplicity OF construc-
ton and operation that has enabled
the aeroplane to Guido in continuous
motion every other known form OF
conveyance. except steamers. motor
boats and sailing ships. and these
last named are able to maintain thei1
motion only because OF their huge
driving mechanism. out Of all proper
ton to the bulk that is propelled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
A Marrow Escape.

Il was once urging bachelor"
says George AIDE. ito remain at tho
club for game Of cards; but he tn
sisted that he must call upon lady
friend. l finally said:
Don't you know 1t is dangerous
for man to call upon a lady after he
has been drinking"
THAT'S So said my bachelor friend
as he took of his hat and topcoat
Many a man has become engaged to
be married in such circumstances. !"
The Sunday Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

tents Of the bottle. The cooler con-
sists of double-walled cylinder. the
inner wall being arranged to fit onto
the bottle. The ice Is placed between
the two walls of the cylinder. A rub
Der band on the inner wall presses
against the bottle neck, 30 as to hold
the bottle in the cooler when the lat
ter is lifted by means Of the handle
Scientific American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

Princess Mathilde, the emperor's
cousin, secuted the idea that Napoleon
was rouged. although as she was not
at Sedan her evidence is not OF much
account. On other points l can per
horrors of the battlefield of the first of
September. 1870.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

] was 30 surprised !. OToPPeo tHs e01'
ran through my mind Peaches
grabbed that European trip between
her pearly teeth and shook the de-
lights out of 1t.
That night had an attack Of in
somnia, neurasthenia, nervous pros
tratton and the nightmare. with cine
matograph pictures on the side.
All night long Skinski had me on
the otage In q wicker basket. while
Uncle Peter tabbed a sword through
me and Dodo (Skinski's partner) sat
in the front row on the aisle yelling
"You betcher sweet!
Thursday broke clear and cloudless.
Just before left home for the fatal
scene Peaches said. I'm SO sorry
business will keep you in the city this
evening, John; but OF course real
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
CHAPTER u,
An Arrest

An Arrest
The Santa Fee trail was far too ex-
posed to be safely travelled alone and
in broad daylight. but Keith consid--
cred it better to put sufficient space
between himself and those whom he
felt confident were still watching his
movements from across the river.
How much they might already suspi.
cion his discoveries he possessed no
means OF knowing. yet. conscious Of
their own guilt, they might easily feel
safer If he were also put out of the
way. He had no anticipation Of open
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
romatoe, and Spaghetti.

Put fat drippings in frying pan. cut
three onions and put in drippings. Let
them simmer until onions have be-
come brown. Then drain off onions.
Stew one can Of tomatoes and one
small package Of spaghetti separately,
Then put drippings in the stewed to-
matoes, also two tablespoonfuls OF
-four, pouring over whole the spa
ghetti. The color should be lighter
than the tomato shade. You will ind
this delicious. The flavor OF onion
runs all through. Beet dripptngs are
the best to use,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
THING HE CAN'T DO WITHOUT
His Regular Sleep, and This He Finds
He Must Have at His Rao-
ular Hours.

zone thing that find must have.
said a man of mature years. rs sleep.
and in order to keep At and able to
work must not only have my full
amount OF sleep. but I must have 1t in
my regular sleeping hours.
when was a youngster could
% without sleep. or could take Al
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02

I now have strength enough to keep
me going through the day in good
shape. Just SO long and no longer:
II work or sit up later I overtax
my strength and SO make myself cor
respondingly overtired: and to recov'
er from this l must come back to my
accustomed ways OF living"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
1oastInQ Fork.

A new toasting fork Is made Of alu-
minum with a long enough handle to
warrant the cooks not becoming
burned by getting too close to the
fire. This Is the lightest sort Of
kitchen ware, and easily kept clean.
needing no securing. but simply .
washing in hot water.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-02
zoIa's Story That He Rouged His
Cheeks Before the Battle 10
Absolutely Denied.

The author Of "The Empress Euge-
ME. 1S7O-191O," writes: In Miscellany
(April 1O) you refer to the story that
Napoleon Ill, pale and haggard with
illness, rouged his cheeks before the
battle of Sedan. to make fine and
encouraging appearance before the