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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

looking for q few insects that will
never be Of any possible use to hu-
mainly or probably to science, and
i the total result Of his long search
could be put in a peanut shell. OF
course, he has done other work; he
IL mounter Of insects for collectors,
and he tells me that according to ac-
curate records he has kept he has
mounted no fewer than 100000 speci.
mems. In addition, he is lecturer.
in popular style. on natural history
\ subjects, and he travels about Eng
land explaining to the rising genera
ton. the evolution Of the spider. the
wasp. the bee, The butterfly and his
lifelong friend, the fairy fly. But how
many valuable .hours have been stol.
en- from more productive fields Of ef-
fort to spend with his net. his bottles
and his microscope on the invisible
trail of the elusive fairy fly only
Z Enock knows. If it were possible to
calculate the amount Of money vast
ed by him in his strange quest, 1t
would probably be found that his
fairy flies are worth many times
their weight in radium. It will be en-
Pertaining to let Enock tell OF his
queer search In his own words, but
\ you must remember that when he
speaks Of fairy flies as the most
beautiful insects in the world he Is
like q fond parent describing his
favorite child, and prone to e1aggera.
tion.
my introduction to the fairy fly."
he said, was at meeting Of the
Royal Microscopical society Of 1873
A species no larger than a fiftieth Of
an inch entangled in a spiders web
was shown to us, and Immediately
lost MY heart to It, It had four wings
exQuisitely shaped and margined with
hairs. determined that I would
search out the life history Of these
insects. and thus began my long
quest for some Of the rarer species.
AT that time practically nothing
was known OF them. They were SO
!, small that they had quite escaped the
attention Of scientists. The first men
ton OF them was in 1897, and then
nothing was heard of them for more
than so years. l soon found out that
they belonged to the same order as
the honey bee and the wasp Of
poor relations. 80 to speak. In size
they vary from a twentieth to a nine
tieth OF an inch In length. Figures
as small as that convey no impress
sion to the ordinary mind. Perhaps
It might be better If I say that doz-
en- Of these beauties could walk
abreast through an ordinary pinhole.
They search out the eggs Of certain
other insects and In them lay their
own, thus destroying the host eggs.
Each species has q different kind Of
host egg, and in no circumstance will
they lay their eggs In any other way.
During the 80 odd years have
been searching for these flies, have
discovered eight new genera and at
least $50 new species. For the last
four years had the assistance of
Charles Owen Waterhouse, formerly
a member Of the stan of the Natural
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DUEL BETWEEN PAN AND eAo.
BY Martha MccuIIoch williams.

BY Martha McCulloch Williams.
Experience has been M only school
which, perhaps, accounts for the
fact that l hold no opinions half
heartedly. Especially about cooking
1t seems to me the finest of fine arts,
all too much misprised, and held a
drudgery instead Of privilege. Pos
sibly this makes me reactionary-a
holder-fast to old methods. Certainly
when Soyer's paper bag cookery was
suggested to mo, there was not a
stouter skeptic in all these United
States. Soyer's experience did moth
ing to change my mind. Rather, it
convinced me that paper bag cooking
was one Of the things that cost more
than they come to. For set myself
this sum. Bags, plus greasing, plus
clips, equal the cost OF many sauce
pans. Furthermore, 1t is against
sense and reason that the mere put
ting of food in bag should either
hasten the cooking or better the fla
vor Of 1t. Thus argued the case
forthrightly, but ended by conces-
sion-I would try out paper bags and
see what ! should see.
The first bag left mo warmly tri.
umphant.
Wisdom ferments like yeast. As
acquired 1t, there was no keeping It
to myself. It dripped down upon my
next story neighbor, cook both born
and made. She was interested but
skeptlcal-less so than I had been,
notwithstanding of an open mind. So
when I proposed an experiments
culinary duel, II you please-whose
result was to be decided by the scales,
she was ready, even eager to engage
in it. .|
Each of us bought rib roast-hers
weighing four pounds, mine but three.
To the eye, they were Identical save
In the matter Of size. And our gas
ranges are oven-brothers, made by .ex-
actly the same pattern. Her roast
went into pan, mine into bag. Not
having to haste nor watch mine, after
the flame was turned down properly,
l had liberty to run in on her and see
how she Jared. She was doing her
best-a best Z that Is superlative,
watching and basting her beef with.
the skill of chef. The result was
something beautiful to behold when
she took 1t out after little more than
an hour. Mine was still in the oven.
its bag intact, though I had turned
out the gas after forty-five minutes.
1t had not been on full for forty min
utes, whereas my neighbor had kept
hers lowered only the least bit. The
exact saving Of gas do not under
take to compute-but that there was
a saving is beyond question.
The scales showed her roast to
have lost in weight a fraction over.
nine ounces. Mine, lighter by
pound, had lost fraction under two
ounces. Furthermore, all tho strength
Of my meat was in the gravy. A fifth
at least OF hers remained sticking to
the pan. though she treated it. in the
usual way. We reckoned that a pa
per bag would have saved her half
pound weight Of beef. equivalent to
twelve cents, the cost Of many paper
bags. Indeed, I felt that the gas saw
ing alone would have more than paid
for the bag, the clips, the greasing.
Moreover, my beef was tenderer than
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

History Museum, at SCUM 5henelnS
ton, who, like myself, became fascf'
mated by the marvellous beauty OF
these fairy flies when seen under the
microscope. and decided to devote his
time to searching them out"
One can picture these two men
both lowering around the middle Cos
armed with cambria nets, collec'
ton Of empty glass tubes and micro
scopes, both possessed Of the enthusi
asm that knows no encouragement
tramping over the fields Of England
day in and day out, content II once
Id blue moon either caught new
species.
Enock gave to the writer . do
scription Of probably the greatest
moment in his life. when he discov'
cred in the bottom OF his net the
male fairy fly Of certain species, for
which he had been searching patient
~ for the whole 30 odd years OF his
acquaintance with the insects. Fe'
males he had landed before, but the
male was 30 rare that 60 years had
elapsed since anyone had put one be.
tween glasses and submitted 1t to the
prying eye of the microscope.
"Waterhouse and I had been sweep
ing Burnham Beeches with our nets
all one Saturday afternoon" he said
Il intended going home for dinner
and as Waterhouse was staying out
we parted, he going to the west and
I staying In the, field. I determined
to have a few more sweeps before
leaving, and at their conclusion ex'
amined the bottom of my net with
my microscope. became dizzy with
excitement when I saw there the very
insect l had given more than 80 years
OF my life to find-the male OF a rare
species Of which there are only two
in every square mile. In honor Of
King George I Immediately christen'
ed it Mymar RECALLS. In my excite.
ment, however, almost lost the
treasure, He hoped away, and al
though / Immediately closed the net
thought had lost him. During the
next few minutes was almost dead
with anxiety, but an examination soon
convinced me that still had him
captive and in few seconds he was
safely bottled.
Wonderful az this catch was. It
was rendered more wonderful still by
the fact that in the same net dis
covered a species of a minute insect
Of which there was no record of any
previous catch for 80 years. soon
had It, too. safely in bottle and
started as fast as my old legs would
carry me after Warehouse to tell
him the great news. 1 ran and walk
ed four miles that day before final
ly found him. What do you think
this is?' asked him, trying to re-,
main as calm as possible and show
ing him the Mymar RECALLS. AS soon
as he realized, he offered me his con
gratulations. Then l showed him my
other find and there were more con
gratulations. That was day to re
member all the rest Of ones life.
But these fairy flies are not all as
scarce as the Mymar RECALLS. Far
from it. Despite the fact that they
have been overlooked by the great
body OF naturalists. they are to be
found in every garden and on every
window-in houses, in Conservatives
and in trains. When I was younger
and my sight was better I used to
catch them with my hands as they
flew. like tiny specks of gold, across
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
A It Sounded to Him,

Young Fred was on his way to his
grandmother's home. The train reach
ID small station.
Bunker HILL" shouted the brake
man, putting his head In at the door.
Bunker Hill"
Mamma, mammal" demanded
Fred, What has she done that they
treat her that way?" 4:
What way, my child?" inquired his
mother. -.
"Why, exclaimed Fred. didn't the
conductor say Bump her heels!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
Musings from Menvland

Along the Line Of Least Resistance.
Hello! Is that the information edi-
tori" asked voice through the tele-
phone. $500
yes"
Please tell me how many inches
there are In a meter"
Haven't you dictionary in your
house?"
Yes, but it's less trouble to call
you up and ask you"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
BOON TO THE SLENDER PURSE.

1t is as true as 1t IL piteous that
the poor is destroyed by his power
ty." Strength and competence, the
high roads Of escape from poverty,
depend primarily on health. which In
turn depends so much upon food. For
these many, many years it has been
patent that many of our fellow Great
ures have been handicapped in the
race Of life by improper food or the
improper preparation Of cheap food
that would be health-giving in ample
quantity If prepared properly for the
palate.
There IS opening now an avenue of
possible escape. mean the paper
bag. BY its help, the cheap cuts
which alone are within the compass
Of slender purses, may be cooked in
such fashion as - yield the last grain
Of nourishment they contain, and be
bettered in tho process. Further.
they will sauce and season much
other cheap food-stun, thereby dou-
bling or trebling its dietetic value.
This can be accomplished through
the medium of stews.
Meat for stewing may DO bought at
the lowest current prices-fank, neck
scrag, shank-it is all the same to
the bag. Have care In cutting It up,
that no sharp bones are left project
ing. Wash clean, but very quickly.
after cutting up, dry with damp
cloth-which Is not paradoxical
though 1t sounds so-season lightly
with salt and pepper aud let lie for
an hour In a cool place. Wash the
vegetables carefully, cut them up.
and put In cold water. 49,,
Grease a roomy bag very well-a
stew OF all things needs not to be
skimped in space. Put thick layer
Of the mixed vegetables, dripping
wet, at the bottom of 1t, on that
layer Of meat, then more vegetables,
the rest of the meat, then the last Of
the vegetables, thrusting In among
them a good lump Of fat, either drip
pings, butter or lard, that has been
rolled in -four. Pour in a tablespoon
full OF water for each pound Of meat,
fold the bag, clip it extra securely,
put in a hot oven, after ten minutes
1CuuSo IAC ASoI OAC-Ao4As dnu WIN
from two to three hours. depending
on the bulk. Take up in a deep dish,
stir well, taste, add more salt and
pepper il needed, and serve very hot.
The proportion Of vegetables to
meat may be three to one, or even
four to one. If there is plenty OF extra
fat.
Stew Without Meat.-Try out two
ounces Of suet, taking care not to
scorch the tissue, but to get it brown,
put in enough toasted bread crumbs
to absorb the fat entirely, stir them
we'll about, sprinkle with salt and
pepper. then put in bag in layers
with sliced tomatoes, sliced carrots,
white potatoes cut as for frying.
onions SLICED and soaked half an hour
in salt water, also pieces OF tart ap-
ple-peeled Of course. Season each
layer lightly as you put 1t in. remem-
bering always that salt and pepper
can be added, but can not be- taken
away. Add bits of butter also If you
want the stew very rich. Add at tho
very last half a gill OF stock. or milk
and water. seal bag tight, put in hot
oven, slack heat after five. minutes,
and cook for three-quarters OF an
hour.
Copyright, 1911. by the Associated
Literary Press.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
humIIlatIna an Educator.

in your long career as a leading
educator, colonel. you must have run
up against many humiliating In
cidents."
Sure: But never felt cheaper
than did when my fourteen-year old
daughter asked me to help her with
her first problem In, geometry"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
Most Distressing.
IT'S very sad
A peach" to view
And then be told
She's not for you.
Like = Wool Schedule.

'shan't I. play you the woolen-un-
derwear record? a
rs that the name OF the piece
mo, we just call it that because 1t
sounds so scratchy."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
Custom Of the Country.

Distinguished Foreigner ION his
first visit to this country -What IL
the occasion of that riot, may l ask?
Chairman OF the Reception Com
mittee-O, that isn't riot, your
your excellency; its the police try.
ing to drive back the men with the
cameras.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
A Mans Way.

II hear the bride Is having trouble
already" 49,
Married only month and having
friction?''
why. so they say" .ser
"What is the trouble?''
Seems her husband wants to quilt
going to afternoon receptions and get
back to his business"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
An lmpostor.

Il hear that Mrs. Molars, the wife
of the dentist, is suing for divorce" =,
Yes. Too bad. isn't it,"
What Is the trouble?"
She accuses him Of choking and
beating her." +9sa
Why, I thought he claimed to be .
painless dentist"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
A Quarter Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet Sample free. Address, Allen
3. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
For Late Suppers
BY Nicolas soysr, Chef Of Brooke Club,

OF brook0' CIup, IohooH.
tatoes should be arranged as . border
with the slices in the middle. When
they can be had, half dozen chicken
livers greatly improve this dish.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
Curative AGENT.

do you think an zee cold plunge is
good for people!"
WELL" replied the indolent person,
Il fell in while skating and I must ad-
NIT that the fright cured mo OF bic
coughs" .N
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
Got the Best He Could.

Whatever he lacked in qualities o.
the heart" said Lord Clarendon. in
discussing Cromwell with the king.
we must admit that he had good
head"
why should we not admit It," sala
Charles. with glittering eye. "HS
took my fathers. "-Lippincott's Maya
zine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

As corrective for indigestion and regu-
lator Of the system, no remedy can excel In
purity and efficiency Garfield Tea.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
Thought Of Columbus.

Bill-And when you slipped on tho
icy pavement and your heels few out
from under you. how did you feel?
Jill-Oh. I felt like Christopher Co
lumbus. a.
why. how's that?"
Il was little uncertain Just where
was going to land"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

Your druggist viii refund money II PAZO ONT
GKNT falls u cure any case OF Itching, bApd,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

II you intend to do a mean thing,
wait till tomorrow; but II you are go
Ing to do noble thing, do 1t now.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
Followed Each Other Close

Knicker-"Do you have a new cook
| often?" submissive have them
close enough together. to be twins
Puck. W.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

i ucy btOp UdSh>
ache and UT l.
n airy disorders,
keep the kid
neys well and
prevent colds
from settling on
t h g kidneys.
Cant Nicholas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

'Pink Eyer 10 Epidemic In tho Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

A sermon is either based on text
or pretext.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

Usually a man is a poor Judge Of
his own importance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

Some men give dollar with one
hand and grab two with the other.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

Love laughs at locKsm1ths, but 1t
sometimes cries over spilled milk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
Less Curiicues.

Z. .A49 Less CurItcue8. E-z=s
How is your business these dayai
Not as fourishing as 1t used to be, .
replied tho professor Of penmanshlp>a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
Art.

Can the tenor sing7
We do not know.
He sure can twist
His face some, though.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

Dodging Moustache. ISL
Ella-How can you remove hair
from the face? -r.
Stella-Turn your face away. -gz
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

A Gay Oecelver. a5
We know a man-from home away
He's full of life. s.
His attitude is Let US pray"
When with his wife. E
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
A PItIfuI Truth.
He sowed wild oats.
Who reaped the crop1
As one oft notes.
His poor old pop.
Cards and Love.

Mrs. Penheck-There is a lot Of
4 truth In some of those old sayings.
Penheck-Possibly. but some Of
them fail to work out.
Mrs. Penheck-Mention one. pray.
Penheck- Unlucky at cards. lucky
1T love.
Mrs Penheck-Well?
Penheck-You know how unlucky ]
always was at cards.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
COLDS AND cHlLLs
a-. BRING KIDNEY ILLS.

Colds, chills and grip strain tho
kidneys and start backache, urinary
disorders and uric acid troubles.
Doan's Kidney Pills are very useful
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27
Cold Sn1p

"Bligely seems to be neglecting his
business" s.
That's so, but you can't blame a
man for keeping his eyes glued on the
thermometer these days"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

Though by sad circumstances forced
To turn his picture to the wall. v
IT'S better to have been divorced
Than never to have tried at all
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-27

"a E,nyhtarsp spring months.
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PATENTS E: ::: e! S;::. -; ~:
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At RIGHT PRICES. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE
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west corner OF the Northeast quarter
OF the Northeast quarter OF Section
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mentioned thence South 1890 feet:
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