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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
WHY THE GERMANS LEAD.
Influence Exerted by the Continuation sehoo"
In the Fatherand. ->

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An American manufacturer who had wondered
at the success Of his German competitors was
struck by certain big, flaming. of1ciallooking
posters on the billboards and around public build
ings In Berlin He might have seen similar
posters in every city and town In Germany
Twice a year these official posters summon the
youth of the land to obligatory attendance at the
trade and commercial schools, Hubert Evans
writes in Harper's Weekly. Indirectly, they tell
why the American or the English manufacturer
finds in the German such a dangerous competitor
They reveal the secret Of Germanys wonderful
commercial and Industrial prosperity and of her
commanding position as world power To the
phlosophically inclined they suggest interesting
reflections on the transformation of idealists and
dreamers into nation OF materialfsts and doors.
There is scarcely anything in all Germany SO
new and modern as the continuation schools.
This whole movement has been matter OF only
few years, and in its present form the continue
ton school is child Of yesterday. These insti-
tutions receive from the nation more care and
solicitude than is bestowed upon the children OF
the imperial family. They are still In rapid
process Of change and Development. Their very
success has encouraged further changes and
more stringent legislation in their behalf. 1t is
only few years ago that an imperial industrial
law was passed giving community authority to
establish and maintain obligatory continuation
schools for youths, thus making good the failure
OF certain German state governments to provide
for such school by state law. One Of the last
acts of the reichstag last December was to amend
this law so as to make it apply to all girls en-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

forth and plumber the, passer-by. He is, in fact.
an outlaw, man who has, perhaps killed an
other in vendetta private act Of vengeance
according to Corsican's idea OF justice, but who
has thereby broken the French law and Is COM
PEELED to take to the "maquis" to hide from the
gendarmes. we'll as from the relations OF the
man he has killed. In a country SO rough as this
the gendarmes have very poor chance and
many exciting tales are told OF their encounters
with the bandits. On one occasion when old
Bellacoscia. the renowned bandit was hard
pressed, the gendarmes managed to get him into
ravine from which there was no outlet but the
entrance and there he was, trapped. with the
gendarmes guarding the approach. 1t was late
evening. and they felt confident OF getting
their quarry that they thought it safe to wait
till morning to close in upon him and make an
easy capture. So they set themselves to watch
the entrance through the night and make their
capture at dawn. Things must have looked black
for Bellacoscia that night as he waited In the
dark, the stiffness only broken by the ttnkling
bells OF the goats that were feeding among the
"maquis." But, he was a OF resource, and
as he waited there an idea occurred to him. An
old goat browsing near kept tinkling It's bell as
it fed. and Bellacoscia. in moment of inspira-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
4 IttIe Thinoa rhat Heip.

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To clean a meat chopper; put piece
Of bread through 1t after you have
been chopping raisins. meat or any
thing that Is hard to wash out OF a
chopper and you will have no difh
In washing 1t afterward. a.,
To make an ordinary candle serve
as an all-night lamp. pack finely pow
dered salt around the wick as far up
as the blackened part. In this way a
mild, steady light may be obtained all
night from even a small piece of can
die. S.a=
To make corks At In catsup bottles
take ones that are little large and
boil them in clear water for 20 min
utes. This decreases their size. In
sert them in the mouths Of the bot
ties while hot. as they expand in cool
ing, thus making perfectly tight stop
pers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

ton. seized the goat undid it's BELL tied it round
his own neck, and commenced to push his way
on all tours through the bushes, tinkling the Dell
and rustling among them as he went. Nearer
and nearer the gendarmes he came. but he just
went boldly on in the dark. acting the goat" to
such good purpose that the unsuspecting sen.
tinels merely thought that an old goat was eating
its way along among the bushes in the cratic
way goats have. So Bellacoscia passed right
through the guarding gendarmes and clean away:
When morning dawned the certain capture was
not effected and Bellacoscia was free to give
more trouble in the future. Another time ne
was flying from capture. the gendarmes close on
his heels, when he found the way blocked by =
river in food. and escape seemed impossible.
Every minute his pursuers were gaining. ne
could not cross, and to 60 back meant certain
capture. Again his wits saved him. He scram-
bled down to the marshy banks OF the river wnere
there were some dark, reedy pools. cut nolo~ -
reed, put one end in his mouth, and sank himself
down into the Shiny black water till he was
completely covered. with only the broken END
of the reed projecting into the air. and through
this he breathed in comfort. The gendarmes
came rushing down to the river, where mo-
ment before they had seen the fugitive but now.
when they reached the place, Bellacoscia was
gone-clean vanished. as II he had been spirited
away, and they went back to report that the
devil had certainly got him for he had undoubt-
edly been there he had never gone away. and ne
certainly not there now! sa ;aShsry ~ 1
Towards evening we reached Evisa, happy
little village rejoicing in grand position. ana
well worth visit. II 1t were only to see the
view looking down the gorge to the Gulf OF Porto,
that alone would be worth the journey. Just be-
fore the forest of Atone commences one should
leave the road and scramble across a field to
projecting mass Of rocks. for there can be seen
sight that must equal many of the finest pros
poets in the world for majestic beauty. An I'M
mense gorge enclosed by magnifcently shaped
mountains extends below, crowned at the end by
that king of them all, Cappo d'Orto, and away
beyond lies the blue sea, all hazy and soft in the
distance While standing the rocky projection
overlooking this impressive scene. a sense OF
littleness comes over the beholder, and one -eels
almost like an intruder in this solitary spot.
Where silent Nature reigns alone
Majestic on her craggy throne
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
WELL TO AVOID VASE.
PROPER ARRANGEMENT OF THE
sHoRT-SrEMMED FLOWER.
Many Other Methods Of Decoration
May Be Adopted to Produce Best
a Notwithstanding Always .
Gives Excellent Effect.

The short-stemmed flowers are sure
to be badly arranged when used by
the woman whose one thought OF flow.
or holders is vase '-ea
Never put the short-stemmed flower
In vase. save tiny one, that may
BE- used one at each corner Of the
central bowl, to hold rather stiff prim
punches OF the flowers massed for .
csnterpiece. ~
A low glass berry bowl, or even =
shallow finger bowl. If the amount OF
flowers be limited, permits charming
arrangements of the short-stemmed
flower. Use maidenhair fern or
gsranium or Ivy leaves for greenery
with most Of the flowers. Nasturtiums
always look best with their own
leaves, and the rosa rugosa foliage
is so decorative. In low dish that
very few of the pink or red blossoms
need be mingled with 1t.
Ii the supply Of flowers be scant.
insert In the bowl one or more Of the
japanese flower holders that keep the
flowers upright and LOOSE looking.
The coiled rubber holders that may
he easily bent into any shape are
more convenient. 4 - b. -
Short-stemmed flowers should be
massed to give strong color ef-
feet. They may be- mixed with sew
eral tints of the same flower. as pink
AID violet in sweet peas, OF the diff
ferent shades OF nasturtiums. but look
better If in single kind Of tone.
Some good effects in mixing short
stemmed flowers may be had with
gypsophila or baby's breath. This Is
especially dainty with sweet peas.
California peoples or phlox. Forget
menots or heliotropes, with border
Of sweet alyssum arranged in a round
or oval glass dish are artistic.
Pansies, roses and nasturtiums look
best by themselves. Four o'clocks. II
caught when they are open. may be
prettily arranged for table decoration.
II rather heavily massed.
Special attention mas been paid to
short-stemmed flowers In the new
grouped vases in china, glass and sill
yer. These are usually under three
inches high and oblong. boat-like. or
semicircular in shape. A new and
graceful centerpiece for short
etemmed blossoms has Q spreading
base of gilt wire that branches into
graceful stems, topped at irregular in
tervals with bell-shaped. quite shall
low vases of clear glass. Stood on .
round or oval mirror the reflection of
these clustered vases full of sweet
peas, pansies. nasturtiums 10 very
coed. Accompanying it are two end
pieces. each with two bell-shaped
vases on branching gilt standard.
Low china flower pots. four OF oHe
size, and somewhat larger one for
TIE center. are effective for short
stcmmed flowers. They may be filled
with wet sand or moss, and the bios
SONS arranged as II growing. Birch
bark holders In baskets, canoes and
other rustic forms adapt themselves
to this type OF decoration. and are
popular for wild flowers or for use
IN bungalows. ss..- 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
IN THESE DAYS OF DIVORCES
Really. Nothing Remarkable In the
Simple and Frank Explanation
f. f@% Of the Small Boy.

= We were walking down the street
Sunday and we saw the most beauti.
full child sitting on the front steps
OF pretty house, says Ted Robinson.
His eyes were 80 big and blue, his
curly head so golden, his innocent
smile so frank and inviting that we
could not resist the temptation to en-.
ter into conversation with him.
well. son." we said in the idiotic-
ally genial way with which an adult
usually addresses child. how old
are you?"
-Four" lisped the infant. Gle didn't
really lisp it. because you can't lisp
when you say four: but that's the way
children are supposed to do.)
isn't that fne!" ut would have
been just as fine II he'd been three,
though. or five. More idiocy.) And
whose little boy are you?"
Mammals Ill boy" ~ h.'1
aren't you papa's little boy. too?"
Nope" "
''Why aren't you papa's little boy?"
"The decree gimme to mamma"
Then we went on our pleasant way.
Savannah Morning News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
WAS ARMED At ALL POINTS

find fault, but that she was good Gus
toner and he was on no account to be
rude to her.
Those eggs you left here yesterday
were stale!" grunted Mrs. rs on the
dairyman's second visit.
Those eggs" responded the dairy.
man. blandly. was laid half an hour
before you had 'em. by special. quick
laying birds imported from the Moody
n omps isles. ma'am. and they came
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

footed as It had been before, and Mr.
Pulitzer, whose other senses were the
keener because Of his blindness. was
quick to notice 1t.
Investigation showed that the horse
was going blind. His master had &C.
cidentally fiicked Mac in the, eye with
the leather Of his riding stock some
time before. and he was deeply af-
fected when he learned the cause.
Poor Mac! Poor Mac! To think
that should have been the cause Of
his blindness!" mourned Mr.. Pulitzer
He had the horse sent abroad, to a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
BLINDNESS MADE THEM KIN

Rotten Row and Hyde Park corner.
Inter den Linden and the Bots de
Boulogne as we'll as the bride paths
of Central park and Riverside drive.
The horse made at least a dozen
transatlantic voyages with its master.
What is the matter with Mac-he
seems to go Strangely" asked MI.
Pulitzer one morning when he was
riding with his secretary in Central
park. The horse was not SO sure
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

down to this very house by marconi-
gram, 40 you should have 'em fresh. A
bit OF twangy flavor they have. but
you can rest assured. ma'am, they
weren't STALE"
Mrs. Is gasped.
We'll, the milk didn't seem as good
as usual yesterday, ether" she pur-
sued.
We'll, the boss will be cut up when
he hears that!" continued the dairy
man. He sent down to Attorney a.
purpose for cow that eats nothing
but peaches and pineapples. Never
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
,cI,,m., caroth-

Put 80 chopped CLAIMS with their
liquor and one quart of water into .
saucepan; simmer gently for two
hours. Season with butter. salt and
pepper; pour into hot tureen in which
few slices of well.browned toast
have been placed. Beat up two eggs
light. add one cupful milk, scalding
hot, beat hard for minute. and when
soup is removed from fire stir egg
and milk into It.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

>o'' - AAeeop boxes of Dodds
Kidney Pills the swelling disappear
ed and he felt himself again. He says
he has been benefited and blessed by
the use of Dodds Kidney Pills. Sew
era1 months later he wrote: I have
not changed my faith in your remedy
since the above statement was author
lied. Correspond with Rev. E. Hes
lop about this wonderful. remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills, SOC. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music, OF National Anthem
English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All3 sent Free
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

mind the expense sezee. This COW
we shall keep a-purpose for the lady at
Is: and mind it sleeps on a feather
bed at nights he SEE. and don't forget
the e'derdown quilt and the bed socks
Was there anything wrong with the
butter, ma 'am?"
But Mrs. Is shook her head, speech.
less.-Rehoboth Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
Situations Vacant.

The rich bachelor sighed and look
ed fixedly at the beautiful girl.
Things with me-" he said, ARE at
SKIES and sevens. feel the great
need Of woman in my home-one
who would straighten out my tangled
affairs and make life worth living
once again. %
Her soft glance spoke her excite
ment and expectation.
"Yes?" she queried gently.
DO you know" he continued, "of
any good, able-bodied woman whom
could get to clean the house? ?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
swedlsh Cabbage Roll.

To one and one-half pounds ham
burger steak add three pieces of TAI
pork, one onion ground up, and hall
a. much >cold-boiled rice. Season tc
taste. ParboiI the tender leaves OF
one small cabbage and roll some OF
above in each leaf Then put into
baking pan. spread with butter. and
bake almost an hour. They, are de
licious.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
scrambled Tomatoes.

Put q heaping teaspoonful Of butter
in an omelet pan. When hot turn In
q mixture made of two cupfuls Of ripe
tomatoes, chopped; one cupful Of fine
bread crumbs. one tablespoonful Of
grated cheese, six minced mush.
rooms, with salt, pepper and q little
sugar. Stir briskly until cooked and
serve on toast
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
The Kind He Was.

Many funny things happen in the
courtroom. n
A short time ago a negro was tried
on the charge OF killing another negro
in the county court. ;t.
What kind OF q man was this man
you killed." the negro was asked. RI
well, sab. b'lieve me-" said the wit
ness, "dat niggah was a ignorano-
nous pusillanimous degen'ate. Go
lumbus Evening Dispatch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
grape ketchup.

Five pounds grapes, two and q hall
pounds of sugar, half pint vinegar. one
tablespoon ground cloves. one table
spoon ground allspice. little salt and
pepper to taste. Put grapes into
q kettle with one pint of water. mash
and boil till pulp is dissolved, strain
add the other Ingredients. and BOIL
till thickened. Excellent with cold
meats.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
Breast Of Veal 1roiled.

Three parts roast, portion OF the
breast of veal, take it up, score 1t
across In even lines, f1ll these with
salt and cayenne and few powdered
herbs. Broil the veal over clear fire
and turn it over from one side to the
other till it Is done enough. Serve on
q hot dish. 1880 q. 's--
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
New Dalryman Was Expecting "kleks''
and Met Them With WhtrI-
wind Of "Hot Air"

Fault-find!ng may be met in any one
Of several ways. The method employed
by the dairyman would not serve with
some people: but apparently 1T served
with the lady ut No. rs.
He had been told on starting out on
the route that No. IS was inclined to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
Two Effects.

The Materializing Melium-This. la.
deez-an.gentlemen, Is the spirit OF
Amelia Bloomer in her justly celebrat-
ed boomer costume.
Hobble-skirted Young Woman in Au
demonstrating!
The Spirit Catching sight of hob
ble-skiKed young woman) Shameful
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

ing, was dizzy
and exhausted at
the least exer-
ton. Hands and
feet were cold.
and he had such
a dragging sensa-
ton across the
loins that it was
diff to move.
After using S
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
pre,erve the Fireless Cooker.

preserve INC V'ES'eoo SooNSt.
The steam condensing in the ket
tie spaces of the flreless cooker is
very apt to rust the tin with which
those Of many makes are lined. Aft
or drying out leach time it is used
brush lightly with oil or wipe very
thoroughly with an oiled cloth.-Wom
ans Home Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
Joseph Pulitzer Could Feel
.Favorite Animal Afflicted al
~ Himself Was.

The hate Joseph .Pulitzer's years OF
blindness gave him a deep sympathy
for any creature similarly afflicted.
For years he had saddle horse
named Mac, of which he was very
fond. When he went abroad. Mac
went along. too. and came to know
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

ployed in Offices stores and factories. as we'll as
to boys. The whole subject is still so new and
fresh that every day the German presy has some
interesting item Of continuation school news
the opening OF more domestic science schools for
girls, the establishment Of training colleges for
continuation school teachers. the publication OF
new laws and material DEGREES.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
Prudent Precautions,

Prudent Precautions.
There Is great gulf separating the laws VIC
lators from the laws protection"
mot II the volators are willing to come
across"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
Clam Broth.

Wash one dozen clans, put In ket
tie, cover and cook until shells open
strain clam liquor through cheese
cloth and serve very hot
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
A cLERGYMAN's TESTIMONY,

The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wig
ton. Pa, suffered from Dropsy for a
year. His limbs and feet were swol-
len and Duffed, He had heart flutter-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

farm near Nice. where he might end
his days happily in knee-high mead
ows. under the azure skies of south
ern France.-Youth's Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
The Elttlna Case.

"How harmonious, are some coincidences!"
such as what?" -.
Didn't you notice that with the decrease o
the lobster supply came chorus girl faminef"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
His Trade.

Our doctor wishes we'll to everybody"
Then he's q hypocrte' Y
'How can you say 500"
Because how can he want his practice to grow
II he wishes everybody well %
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

Best Of Fine Manners.
No manners are finer than even the
most awkward manifestations of good
will to others.-Emerson
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
-=- Good Thing.
Now this portable garage" began >the sales

Il see the advantages" interrupted the pros
pective customer. when the machine stalls
can haul the garage out and cover it up What
are they WORTH" s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
Our Best PEOPLE.

1.-THE marriage took place in prison"
Il don't believe in Jail birds being allowed to
marry" #
"You mistake your people. This was a promi
nent banker and a militant suffragette." j.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

Z Adud anu GSlS"
There is m u c b
that is worthy Of
note on the forty
five miles Of road
leading to Piana.
but on arriving
at the top of the
hill overlooking
the village. all
that has gone be- 8
fore is eclipsed.
Suddenly the Gulf
Of Porto. with
Piana in the
I o = gro u n d
comes into view.
We greeted this
FIRST glimpse Of
Porto with a gasp
of surprise and
delight. /.
Seen through
t b e translucent
yetAslightly hazy
atmosphere OF a
perfect day it Is
q marvelously
beautiful scene.
Away down be-
! meath us the blue
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

while all lesser heads remained uncovered. In
early spring the neighborhood of Ajaccio is very
beautiful. There Is a fascinating daintiness
about the almond blossom, and you may look
from its delicate pink over the soft, gray olives
and the shining blue water to the purple haze
OF the mountains beyond. Many lovely walks
are to be had all around, but to see the full beau
ties of the island one must go further afeld.
d Soon after our arrival. we engaged a tiny car
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13
R111E11;}$Y11i3J

Allen Ulcerine SalVe cures ChFonicU lcers, bone
Ulcers, ScrofulouA Ulcers. Y sricose Ulcers In
dolent Ulco m, Morcuri1l Ulcers, White Swell
ing Milk Leg Fever Sores, sis!4 Sores By.eiltss
Beckett ire. J. r. ALLAN, Dept AL St. Paul, MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

troubles. Try It yourself, by sending to-day for
e liberal sample Of Resinoi Soap and Resinol
ical Co., Baltimore Md. Sold by all druggists.
Resinol Soap, sc, Resinol Ointment, Soc and u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

n N a perfect sunny morning In Feb
! ruary we stood on the hillside over
\ looking the town Of Ajaccio and
rejoiced that we had come to Cor
sica. The magnificent gulf lay be-
fore US with grand range OF
mountains on the opposite shore.
- and, best Of them all, Monte dOro
IN rose up eight thousand feet into
III the sky, his peak decked with just
5t sprinkling Of snow. as II he alone
: ~ could wear that glittering crown
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-11-13

For ovsr seventeen years Resinol has been
prescribed by doctors safe and effective treat
ment for skin affections we'll for piles,
burns, wounds, sores, ulcers, and boils, and IL
proves an ideal household remedy for all these