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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
WHITE PLAGUE LESS |. $ DEAF j: a 1
n.cr.aae In Death Rate From Tubsf
Iea culosls Means Saving o. Sf wv 4 81
Lives In Ton Years.

In the decade from 1901 to 1910. the
death rate from tuberculosis In the
United states declined from 1863 Tor g
each 100000 persons living to ioo.s, :
decrease of 1877 per cent, while tns
general death rate, including az
causes Of death. declined only one 'lv
half as fast, or at the rate OF 2s1 per
cent from 1850 to 1883, according dil1gi
to figures given out by the National
Association for the Study and Proven n
lion Of tuberculosis. The figures are are.
based on data distracted from the re-.
ports of the United States Bureau OF
the Census, and cover the regtst .a'.
area in this country. ACCORDING IN -
the statement, the tuberculosis ueatns
rate has declined steadily since ls s'' z
when 1t was Polls. On the other nan \ 1.
the general death rate shows a nue. l1'sf
tuation downward in general treno,j
but not as steady as the tuberculosis ssi -
rate. The decline in the tubercui ls's.E' h
death rate In the last ten years means can
a saving of $4,000 lives at the present 'Ea1'
time. g4SN,- 2Ef.t s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05

. . - " -
crinoline. They we're more artistic
than many of the fashions that sue
ceeded them. The crinoline gave the
waist and the shoulders remarkable
grace and suppleness. A corsage in
the Vatican or Pompadour style with
an ample crinoline was almost ideal.
The Ii lies of the Third Empire had
beautiful necks and shoulders, and
they had to show them. The empress
watched personally over them and
saw that they did it. and gave
the example herself. The orders at
the Tuileries were that there were to
be either '.epaules or epaulettes." M.
Beaunier also regrets the shawls of
our grandmothers. what a pity" he
says, that shawls have gone totally
out of fashion. The shawls and the
crinolines were admirable. The Ia
dies concealed only part of their
beauty to enhance the rest"
In describing the effect M. Beaunier
wakes poetic. The corsage. he says,
was simple, and relieved the bust. The
neck and the shoulders were free, and
the beauties of the day looked like the
swans in categorical pictures. To IN
cover the shoulders as they did was
an ordeal for some of them, but they
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
. TO MAKE 1: Mo | A: CANDY
Recipe That Comes Direct From
.s5 Louisiana, the Home Of This Pc
j iicious Confectlon. ss

y. a - D 90 . '4
Louisiana is rightly the home OF mo-
:lasses candy, for 1t was right here
Where sugar was first raised in the
United States, and molasses, sweet
and health giving, was first given to
the world) that molasses candy. or
candle tire" as the Creoles call It.,
had its birth. Candle tire" parties,
ON molasses candy pullings, were
among the. pleasurable incidents OF
life among the early bellies, and beaux.
Take one quart of molasses, one table
spoonful butter. one pound graduated
sugar, two ia blespo onfuls vinegar, one
half teaspoonful soda and the juice
ofsone lemon Boil the molasses and
sugar until it becomes 1. thick when
dropped into water. Add the vinegar,
lemon and butter. Boil until 1t har-
dens when dropped into water stir IN
a small half teaspoonful bicarbonate
of soda, and pour into buttered tins.
and as soon as 1t begins to cool. sufti-
GENTLY, pull until white Moisten the
hands, while pulling, with,ice water
or butter. The sticks may be. single,
twisted. braided or hattened, accord
ing, to taste. 4;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
WAS THE. CRlN0LINEa so BAD7
sFrenehman Declares It Compared "a
'$vorable With Some Of the Fash
84 Ions of Today. 2%S sAs@"

Another, apologist of the crinoline
has appeared In the person Of M An
DIRE Beaunier, author and lecturer,
says the Paris correspondent OF the
London Telegraph. He declares that
the crinoline was neither absurd nor
ugly. 1t was not SO ugly as some OF
the hats recently in vogue. nor SO alb
surd as the hobble skirt.
The Second Empire. he says, is not
to be Judged from its poets. philoso.
piers or politicians, but from Its
crinolines. The crinolines were an
admirable invention. They were worn
BY q generation that knew how to be
gay. The generation that invented
crinolines was the only generation
that knew, how to enjoy life, to be
frolicsome and to be merry without
thought of the future:
The crinoline recalls the balls Of
the Tuileries, the masquerades at the
Opera, and the dances on the bouls
wards. 1t is no use poking fun at the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
FOLDING TAB Il LE MOST i 4 HANDY !
10 Great conveniencs in Small Apart.
81 ment When Space Must Be
Economical. s St

For the small apartment where
every inch Of space must be econo-
ized, there is no piece Of furniture to
equal the folding table which when
closed may be placed almost tiatiy
against a wall !. When opened this Ia
BILE shows a fiat surface covered with
baize or morocco, on which g tea tray
may be, set or q four handed game OF
cards be played. Through Its center
this top Is tnvisibly hinged and has
two 4 fiat lids. one, Of which, when
raised, discloses shallow box con-
tanning an entire sewing equipment.
The other side is fitted with e com.
plete writing desk set in ad d1tion to q
blotter pad next to which are sunken
grooves for pens and pencils and at
the two upper corners " ellis for ink
and, paste. N 81 /. g;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
TOWE.AR VEIL AGAIN

To vindicate their conformity with
the teachings Of the prophet It was
necessary for the reformers to be-
come reactionaries as far as the
women were concerned, SO orders were
issued that no Turkish woman was to
appear in public wearing.a thin veil :,
che must. mot loiter in front OF Euro
pean shops: and she must not enter
such places except under special cir
cumstances. 5.3 \. n Il Il
The women were warned, In short.
to make themselves as sinconspicuous
as possible in public, on pain Of arrest
and punishment Under this new rule
several Moslem women Of evil repu-
tation have been arrested and exiled.
In consequence of these harsh reg
,ilations the women are going more
heavily yelled than even und er 4 the
old regime, but as some compensa-
ton lately they have begun to cupy
European dress in other parts of their.
attire, even their skirts in many cases
being modelled on the hobble pattern!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Opening Of Navajo Reservation to
4 white Men Urged by New Mexico *
Contains 2,30O, 600 Acres.

Santa Fe, n. M.-White men have
set their eyes on the riches OF the
Navajo Indian Reservation, and it may
not be long before the proud tribe
will be swallowed by civilization. :
The initial movement for the open.
ing OF the Navajo Reservation to set
Element has been taken IN a memorial
which the Legislature Of New Mexico
has sent to. the President and Con-
gress. Utah and Arizona are also IN
volved, and powerful private interests
will undoubtedly help. 5ts
The New Mexico memorial sets out
that the Navajo Reservation contains
about 100000 acres OF land. As the
tribe numbers less than two thousand
members. according to the best figures
obtainable, this would give l.200 acres
apiece to the members. It is declared
that this allotment is unjust.
The reservation is known to be ricn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Settlers to Gust Indians

in minerals. White men who have
been at the government station tell
Of gold and-silver ornaments they
have seen among the NavaJos and OF
tales of large deposits that have been
worked by the Indians in their crude
way. Many white men have tried to
get permission to develop the mines.
but they have met with refusal. Some
prospectors who have ventured within
the. reservation limits In search OF
gold have disappeared, and cowboys
have told of seeing Navajos wearing
their clothing. 6
There Is also much land within the
reservation that might be turned to
agriculture. Many opportunities are
offered for building dams to irrigate
what Is now desert country. and the
soil Will yield bountifully.
The Navajos will not let themselves
be, dispossessed willingly. They are
regarded by men who know Indians
as the proudest tribe in the country.
They have kept to themselves In all
the years Of invasion by the white
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
MAKING UlT FILLED CAKE X:
& New Recipe With Full Instructions
That Make Success Within Reach '!s,
*S Y, 8 q ~ Of Amateur. 55S.5 Esf

.i stfSf ~ ~ Is
For the layers, cream one-half pound
Of butter and one pound Of sugar, add
six well-beateni eggs, one pound. and
one ounce Of tlour, one--half pint of
milk and two even teaspoonfuls OF
baking powd or. Beat vigorously and
bake In round jelly cake pans. For
Z the filing boil one pound of sugar
with water enough to dissolve It un-
til 1t threads. Pour slowly into the
whites Of four eggs, which have been
beaten to "a stin froth, beating stead
lily all the times When all the syrup
has been consumed add one-quarter
pound ofEshredded citron. quarter
pound chopped figs, ope-half pound
of raisins, seeded and cut fine, and
one pound of blancheds and chopped
almonds, stirring the fruit into the
icing gradual :. ~ When all has been
thoroughly blended, spread between
the layers and on the top and sides OF
the cake. As this is rich cake 1t
should be cut into small slices and
served with fruit punch. S
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
CRIES OF i: Bah ), IS MUSICAL
Discovery Of 6 London curatet Who
Mt Has christened 4 Many ,sS
Il. Infants. ;j8 u 4

London. Music for Psal9 1877, by
the Waters OF Babylon We Sat-. was
inspired entirely, says the composer.
from hearing babies cry at baptismal
services. "a $5ss /, n S=S @5j L,
The composer4is the Rev. Noel Bo-
navia-H Hunt, who has been for SIX
years the senior curate OF st. Mat!
thew's Church, Willesd en-, a London
suburb. During his six years at q st.
Matthews the senior curate has chris
tened many Willesden babies, and CON
trary to the generality OF mankind he
found music in their walls.
Il was so Impressed, J" he says. with
the musical qualities Of the cries that
l considered they ought to be recorded
In some way. also wished to write
a chant which was origina y 3s $g5
a Now II claim that this composition
is original and ,at the same time mu.
steal and not grotesque. 1t represents
more or less the meaning 30f the words
to which 1T Is set, by the Waters Of
Babylon I'VE Sat Down i and Wept:
When We Remembered Thee, O Sion
The lamentation Is illustrated musical
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Liberty Of MosIem Women Nome Of
y. Short Duration. \
Halt Is Called on Movement Started
by Young Turkso rders for Using
Thicker Faes Coverings Z
45Si5 Enforced, Il j.l. 4 4

L. Constantinople.- The movement for
the emancipation Of Turkish women,
which under the regime Of the Young
Turks gained considerable momen-
ltum, has now received serious set
back. Il q u &
Enc ouraged by the Young Turks,
women permitted themselves greater
liberty OF movement and In q short
time 1t was no uncommon thing to
| zee husbands and wives riding In the
same carriage. a woman's club with
| ! membership from the best Moslem
families was formed and courses OF
lectures and literary evenings were
given. under Its auspices. Education
for girls received attention and
school for girls under the patronage
OF the president Of the chamber was
founded, while funds were provided
for training teachers. 5S i,
The problem Of the veil was in;
sauenced by the prevailing liberal ten.
denotes and in a short time, al
though no one ventured TO discard y
entirely, It was SO attenuated In many
&C0S0S hS u w l1Ill0 VI -
apology for veil. Many women
while in the European q4arter Of the
city wore the yell fun$ back over
their heads.
These reforms we're not received
with good grace by the more y aon.
servative Turks, who mott only regard
their women as without souls, but
tuho ~
their bodies. i
This profound distrust fPon reacted
sSon the government and the Young
Turks. The reformers found their
tolerant attitude toward their women
folks aspirations was strengthening
4 the opposition and especially lending
point to the argument that they we're
not true believers. Nothing did more
to add to the prestige Of the conserva-
tive Turks than the charge that the
Young Turks were NO longer GOOD
Moslems. st II Z m
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Animal Visits Three Floors Of Dry
Goods Firm Without Using
49, Elevator, ~ 81

b = s [.
Norwich, N. Y.-Beef on the hoof
was higher in Norwich than ever be-
fore in the history Of the town. A
fine Holstein COW being driven
through the village bolted at Main and
Broad streets and entered a large de-
partment store. The animal ascend.
ed the stairs to the second floor, poked
her head into the law ONCE Of William
H.. sullival, state, tax cszomissioner.
beloved plalntively, and proceeded on
up the next flight of stairs and into
the cloak department OF the store. 3
The women clerks were in Mysteries
as the proprietor tried to get the COW
into the elevator and take her to the
ground floor. She had started up the
stairs to the fourth floor, when her
owner arrived, threw a rope about her
neck, and with hsip got her 70 the
street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Simplest Way Of All.

! II.
The following story the Saturday
Evening Post says is told NJ Of { Col oil.
George w. Cocktails, who at the time me
It took place was an instructor in en-
cheering at West Point. 73
4 One day. In recitation, he gave out
this question to "a class Of cadets.
THE post fagpole, sixty feet high,
has fallen down. You are ordered by.
your commanding officer to put It up
again, You have under your command man 9
q sergeant and ten privates Of the en-
igineer corps. How would you get the
pole back into place 3? \. II; Ss
Each cadet. after long; consideration
and much figuring over the derricks.,,
blocks. tackle and SO on. evolved g
different method. I 3E
mo" said Goethals, you ARE all
wrong. You would simply say: Ser
seant. put up that fiagpole! - IA n:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
His Face Entirely.
Filled With Pilnples
Ard Blackhssds. Was Ashansd
Used AssiDol, Skin Clear

81 A Jersey City man. Thomas !, Bruno,
t70h Brunswtck st.. writes: a.s s t$Sii
Mar. %. 1912.-"About four months ago
apimple broke out on my forehead.
which pained me very much. began
scratching 1t and within two weeks my
face was entirely filled with pimples and
blackheads. They were not only disfgur-i
Ing. but also painful. Twas ashamed to
walk on the streets and soon became dis
couraged. tried many remedies such
as 5salves. cold. cream. ETC.. but all were .
failure: a5f1'' II: x # & rs
II read Of the Resinol Soap and Resi-
mol Ointment in the papers, and ! soon
sent for samples which I used. They
proved to be excellent, and after using
two cakes Of Resinol Soap and q;
Jar OF Resinol Ointment. 1t remov-d
ed every pimple and blackhead in sight.
This treatment lasted about three weeks.
and now my skin Is clear and healthy.
E gave some Resinol Ointment to .
friend and 1t cured him Of sycosis Tor:
BARRIERS itch). My family use Resinol
Soap for the toilet and shampoo: It stops
dandruff and falling hair. recommend
Resinol Soap and Ointment for all skin
troubles" t.sl{f 1,5d 81 8
ing instantly, and quickly heal eczema
and other skin and scalp eruptions. az
we'll as sores. burns. and bleeding piles,
Your druggist sells them (Soap, Csc:
Ointment, SOC and ~. For sample Of
each write to Dept. 6 Il, Resinol Cheni.
cal Co.. Baltimore. Nd. n &. E7
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Andrew Carnegie IN Novel.

parliament Of humanity. He enter.
2tains for fortnight al the choicest
spirits Of the world; and by means Of
the press and the gramophone
spreads their Wise words and golden
thoughts to the uttermost ends Of the
earth. This idea OF the intellectual
organization Of humanity appears also
in Crete Meissel- Hesses' new ro-
nance, THE Intellectuals." The or.
ganizer here is not an American Croe-
sus, but a German man Of science.
Both these ideas originated with Pro-
fessor Wilhelm Ostwald. the Nobel
prize winner for chemistry of 1909. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
THIEF BINDS WOMAN 10 POST 81
Gags Her, Then Robs Her chiidren's
n Banks Of Their Savings K
Al &! {. and Escapes. u ,y

Camden, N. ] Mrs. Annie Cham
bers, wife OF a Pennsylvania railroad
engine driver, was bound and gagged
by robber, in her home while the
thieY went through the house and
took what money he could find. Two
little children OF the N woman were
locked in. another room while the rob
Der worked, 81 II. Il f;s, "a 4ss
5i Mrs Chambers put up q hard night,
but was overcome and bound, feet in
the air and head down, to q bed post.
The burglar broke open ~ four small
banks in which the children had
placed their savings and got $45. The
cries Of the children attracted neigh
bors. who released Mrs. Chambers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05

we're few, and the same class Of as
celtic persons would not be able
to do better today than follow the
pope's decree. ~ 2>
The crinolines were less absurd than
the cartwheel hats and top heavy
fashions of THE present day. The
base at least was wide. says NJ. Beau.
nier, and tapered gracefully to an
apex of the human form, which is &C.
cording to the rules of art and nature.
But now fashion is like house in:
verified. It is broad at the apex and
tapers to a point below, like needle
stuck In the ground. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
CREW dashed TO RIGGING
Thrilling Experience Of Men and One
Woman on 4 Fishing
Steamer. t s *$5 S r.

N Seward, Alaska The mail steamer
Dora. bringing 35 survivors Of the
wrecked codfshing schooner Joseph
Russ, including Mrs, Charles Foss,
wife Of the master Of the lost vessel,
has arrived from Chirikof island,
where the Russ went ashore.
"A The Russ struck at high tide, dur
ing a terrific gale. Immense waves
swept the decks and the crew and the
lone woman dashed themselves to the
rigging. where they remained SIX
hours.
/. When the tide went out baggage,
provisions and other articles that
would enable them to live on the I'M
inhabited island until rescuers came.
were taken on the vessel. Several
members OF the crew in two small
dories rowed to Chignik, 100 miles
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05

slyy BY the wailing Of babes and the
general cry OF human beings" !,
" It seems that babes when they; cry,
IN church at any rate. do SO at certain
musical intervals. sevenths, sixths or
seconds. Boys cry louder than girls.
All crying can be reduced to musical
notes. and the cries OF people OF al
ages differ very little. Nh i Is
*38 Mr.. Bonavia-Hun claims that his
setting Of the penitentIal psalm CON
;tains two Eof the intervals at which
babies cry and reproduces with con-
siderable fidelity, when played on the
organ, the long drawn wailing OF In
fants mingled with the cries OF men
and women 5s y 4. HI y. II + II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
DIG 4 UP CAN F / u. OF MONEY
workhen Allowed 10 Keep the 81 900
Found on Farm Of Senator "a
Z e$ MARITIME. 81 E3s s5zty5

Il Plainfield, IN. j 1T became known
here that two laborers cutting street
through the: farm OF United States
Senator MARITIME, known as the Cedar
Brook Farm, near here, found a tin
can which contained 81, 900 In green
backs. The finders were William
Myers, 4 negro. and sPasquale Delato.
who equally divided the prize between
them. Il, III d ,Esf s.
The money was discolored with age
and the can looked as though 1t had
been buried for years. There was
nothing to showywho buried the money
and the finders were allowed to keep
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Tomatoes and Cheese.

n Delicious are rounds OF croutons-
bread fried to a golden brown In but
ter, spread sthickly with anchovy paste
.sprinkled with finely chopped pimen-
tos. Another spread 10 q very thick
stew Of tomatoes, almost the consist
ency Of q paste sprinkle with grated
cheese OF the ordinary American vari-
ETY.. The tomatoes should be highly
seasoned and quite rich with butter.
M II hot chocolate is liked at tea time
the flavor is improved by adding q
drop OF vanilla or a dash OF brandy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Passed Headache Alona.

Bill. with the misery Of splitting
headache showing in his eyes, waa
creeping along the Bowery when be
met Jack. Hello, Bill, what makes
you look 30 souri," was Jacks greet
ing. Bill explained. "Headache!" said
Jack. What the deuce are you do.
ing with a headache? No business
having It. I never had such a thing
In my life." well. you've got one
now" snarled Bill as he dealt his
Jobs comforter staggering crack
with his stick. s.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05

Another Remedy for Grease Spots. ~
( For very bad grease spots on the
front Of light blue cotton dress sprin-
kle plentifully with finely prepared
starch and cover WITH brown paper;
iron with hot iron for a few mo-
ments, then wash in the usual way in
warm soapsuds; no trace Of the grease
remains. IL H y III IS Is Sa NJ AZ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Third Bread.

Two cups ,lukewarm water, one
yeast cake, one-half tablespoonful salt,
one-half !. cup molasses, one cup rye
-four one cup graduated corn meal,
three cups -four, Dissolve yeast cake
In water, add remaining ingredients,
and mix thoroughly. Let rise shape,
let rise again, and bake as entire
wheat bread. 6$; u 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
poke Weed salad.

Just as soon as the common poke
weed begins to project Its stout stem
above the ground and open It's leaves,
tits In condition for an ideal spring
salad. Only the tenderest tips Of the
weed should be used and these should
be cleansed and cooked like any other
green. Drain and pack the cooked
vegetable into Individual cups. and
when it il cold, turn out the nodded
forms and serve with French dressing
or mayonnaise on lettuce leaves. Poke
weed is also delicious used ike spin
ach. Its flavor reminds some persons
of asparagus. B XII 4 NJ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05

compeIs Honesty Of chauffeurs.
A device by which a passenger, from
any point within an automobile, can
regulate its speed, without the knowl-
edge of the chauffeur. has been In
vented In Germany. &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Mexican Spaghetti.

Melt two tablespo OF butter in
granite saucepan. When hot add
four ounces OF spaghetti. broken small.
half an onion chopped fine J. q teacupful
Of canned tomatoes. half teaspoon
full Of salt and a little cayenne pep
per. Stir till slightly Drowned and
then add a large cupful Of hot water.
and simmer till the water is abb
sorbed and the spaghetti tender.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
Boiled Salad Dressing.

Cream three level tablespoo OF
butter with; level teaspoon Of mus
tard, q saltspoon each Of salt and pap
rika, add the yolks Of two eggs beat.
en- and pour on one-half cup OF vine
gar. Settin double boiler and cook
until thickened. Cool and add one cup
Of beaten whipped cream. &&
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05
III \ You Are ! Trlfie Sensitive

IF About the size Of your shoes, you can
wear a size smaller by shaking Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder, into them.
Just the thing for Dancing Parties and Tor
Breaking In New Shoes. Sample Free.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-06-05

{ The Paxton. Toilet Co. isof Boston
Mass, will send q large trial box OF
tPaxtine Antiseptic. a deli htful cleans
ing and germicidal toilet preparation.
to any woman. free, upon request. 9s Ef &