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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
Marine Monster, Weighing Approx.
nnateIy Eight Tons, Harpooned
s$ Off Vancouver Coast.

= r.
While securing the ocean for whales
one of the little steamers working
from the Kyuquot station landed
thirty foot shark.
The '.wolf of the sea" is claimed to
be one OF the largest ever seen in
northern waters and weighed approx
imately eight tons.
The whaling steamer had been
searching vainly for whales for sew
ieral days and the lookout had grown
Tired of scanning the surface of the
ocean. He was suddenly aroused to
faction by observing the dorsal fin OF
ia monster shark cutting the water
jabout 200 yards on the port bow. AS
the big sharks yield considerable oil.
1.-THE ships officers decided to try for
this one in view of the lack OF whales.
Running to within thirty yards OF
1.-THE shark with the boat, the gunner
Anred the harpoon from the gun and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
Small Consolation.

In Dunoon (Scotland) the other A.
ternoon one of the municipal en-
ployes had free bath. He is veter-
an who drives the cart for watering
the roads, While filling the tank of
the vehicle the long hosepipe came OF
the tap, with the result that the wa
ter rushed high into the air as If It
were anxious to do the aeroplane act.
There was no way to get the water
turned of except to go straight into
the middle of it. The waterman had
many trials before he managed to
throttle the impromptu fountain. And
when he had made it tap the mat, and
came out soaked to the skin, he was
not cheered up by the remark of a
witness of the Homeric contest, who
said-"Ach, Donal, never mind; It'll
no dae ye ony herm; it's saul water"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
Weird Adventure Of Engineer Off
Coast Of China, =
seaman Supposed to Have Been
Drowned Climbs Aboard Deserted
Vessel and Wonders at the
Mystery Of Sailors e ate.

New York.-If BanZai, the Japanese
poodle and priced possession OF VIII
liam Tweeddale, chief engineer OF the
Tweeddale. chief engineer OF the
British tramp steamer Atholl. now dis
charging her far East cargo at the
American docks, Staten island, could
talk he would unfold a strange tale OF
the southern Pacific. But the story OF
how Banzai came into the possession
Of Chief Tweeddale Is strange enough
q tale in itself. Before joining the
Atholl, Tweeddale was second en-
gineer Of the tramp steamer V1scar,
and were that steamers log to pc nad
and the pages turned back to year
ago the drowning at sea OF Banzafs
owner would be noted.
I'm a drowned man and that's all
there is to it," remarked Tweeddale to
reporter, as he began the story OF
Banzai. Il haven't seen the Viscar
since tho night was drowned IN the
South Pacific, but I've heard from my
old chief, and he says I'm carried on
the log as drowned, and that the Wis
cars log Is truthful in all things, and
drowned l must remain.
1T was about this time last year
that was drowned The Viscar had
touched in at Japanese ports and was
kicking her way south to Singapore.
I had Just been relieved of my watch
below by the third and had gone to
the rail for breath Of air. The night
was sitting hot, and whether l had
got too much heat or what don't
know. but was taken with sort OF
fainting spell.
II came to with a sudden shock. I
was in the water.
1T dawned on me mighty quick that
no one had seen me 60 overheard and
that it might be couple of hours be-
fore / was missed. ! shouted bit
more and then I began to save my
breath and swim.
We'll. sir. had some funny
thoughts. First I began to wonder
how long could keep up; and decided
that by taking things easy was good
for Ave or six hours and daylight. for
had gone overheard at midnight.
was beginning to tire a bit. and 1t
was something of an effort to keep
floating.
Then, sir, saw sight that brought
howl of Joy out my lungs. Sweep
ing along toward me, with all sails
set, was one-masted vessel. I began
to swim toward her, yelling Help
every few strokes. but not an answer
ing cry did I hear. thought It
strange, for the vessel was almost on
me, but it wasn't for me to wonder
about such things with chance for
life 80 near at hand, and SO bumped
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
Artificial Graveyard.

Z. What is perhaps the most remark
able graveyard in the United States
adjoins the old Spanish church in the
ancient Indian pueblo Of Acoma. N.
NJ, and took over forty years to con-
struct. The VILLAGE. is situated high
in the air upon hugo. flat-topped
rock many acres in extent and en-
tirely bare Of SOIL In order to Gre
ate the graveyard it was necessary
to carry up the earth from the plain
300 feet below, blanketful at time.
on the backs of Indians who had to
climb with their heavy loads up
PERCEPTIONS trail cut in the face of the
cliff. The graveyard thus laboriously
constructed Is held in place on three
sides by high retaining walls Of stone.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18

listened closely to the testimony and
the minute we began looking for the
scraps of the letter, didn't you see him
slip out Of the room?"
Come to think Of it." said the coro-
ner, II believe did notice him, but
l can't say as seen him going out.
Maybe twas one OF. the guests Of the
hotel" ~ t- Z
Il think he is, and I'm pretty sure
he's, registered in the hotel as Mr..
Cook, too, but I'd like to know more
about him"
Lets go down and ask Mahlon. II
there's anybody In his hotel he don't
know about it's something unusual"
We found Mahlon Williams in the
little boxed-off corner behind the no.
tel desk that was labeled Private OF
fice." The curious crowd was still
gaping at the door Of the room where
the suicide had taken place. at least
such of them as had not adjourned to
the bar to talk 1t over. so that We
were alone in the Office.
"Mr. Williams" said, what do you
know about this man Cook, who ia,
stopping here In the hotel?"
mo more than know about you."
said he, "and not as much, in fact, for
he didn't ask no peculiar questions at
the inquest. Speaking about that let
ter a.. 49,
How long has this man Cook been
in the house?" I interrupted, deter
mined not to let either him or the
coroner annoy me with questions.
The hotel-keeper, plainly provoked
at my attitude, stared thoughtfully at
me for minute and finally decided to
answer my question as the only hope
OF getting me to answer his.
HE came just the night before you
did-got in on the seven-two train"
His answer settled everything in my
mind. Cook was Crandall. The ar
rival of Cook in the village conceded
with the departure Of Crandall from
New York. The haste in which he
had departed was applicable by the ar
rival Of the old woman on that train.
Evidently he wanted for some reason
to arrive in the village at the same
time that she did. What had been
his motive was still a mystery to me.
1t flashed across my mind that per
haps, after all, her death might not
have been suicide. A clever criminal
might easily arrange things to look as
though she had hung herself. / deter
mined to make an investigation to see
If there was any evidence to prove
this, but said nothing Of my sus-
picions as yet. l already regretted my
precipitancy In asking about the vel
low letter. The questions Of the land
lord and the coroner might be deferred
for a while, but sooner or later i
would have to make some explanation,
and had none to give.
What Is Cooks business ?" asked
the landlord hastily, anticipating a
question saw forming on his lips.
II don't know He kind Of looked to
me like traveling-man-or a lawyer.
What was" p
The return Of the constable from
telephoning saved my answering the
question he was about to ask.
There amt no woman missing
from Bridgeport that the police know
anything about" he said sententi.
ously. @9i z
Ibid ye tell them her name?" asked
the coroner. !.
yep. They say there's only three
families of Teilers in the telephone
book and only four in the directory,
and they are going to look them up
and telephone inside Of an hour"
Maybe her name wasn't Teller"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
SHOT BY BoYHooD ENEMY
Youth He Had Sent to Prison In 1870
Gets Bitter Revenge After
: ..- Many Years.

Denver, Col-M. A. Root. member
Of Denver tobacco firm, was shot
and seriously wounded at his home
by a man he says he recognized as a
boyhood enemy of Ripon, Wis. Root
was taken to the county hospital,
where 1t was said there was a chance
for his recovery. ..
Root said the trouble started IN
1870. shortly after he left school in
Wisconsin, when his home was robbed.
He said he recognized the burglar as
James Divinney. He had Divinney
arrested and he was sentenced to the
penitentiary. At that time, Root de-
clares. Divinney swore vengeance.
Several times in the last fifteen
years, since he has resided In Denver,
Root has been attacked, shot and once
locked in his safe and nearly suffo-
Gated. On each occasion Root de-
,clares he recognized his assailant as
Divinney. t-1, S.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
SYNOPSIS.


1 Harding Kent calls on Louise Parrish to
propose marriage and nnds the house in
great excitenient over the attempted sui
eide Of her sister Katharine. Kent starts
an investigation and finds that Hugh
Crandall, sutton for Katharine. who had
IRISH. had talked with Katharine over the
telephone just before she shot herself.
A torn piece. OF yellow paper Is found,
at sight of which General Parrish is
stricken with paralysis. Kent discovers
that Crandall has left town hurriediy.l
Andrew Elser, an aged banker. commits
attempted her life. A yellow envelope is
found in Elser's room. Post Office In
spector Davis, lKents friend. takes up
the case. Kent is convinced that Gram
dali is at the. bottom Of the mystery.
katharlne's strange cutlery puzzles the
detectives. Kent and Davis search Gran
dall's room and find an address. Lock
Box II. Ardway. N. ]. Kent goes to Ard
way to- investigate mad becomes suspi-
.clous of a Henry Cook! woman
commits suicide at the Ardway Hotel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
Picked Peppers.

Choose rather large peppers: wash
clean. cut of the tops and scrape out
all seeds. Fill with mixture made
as follows: To two quarts of finely
chopped cabbage add four large
onions, about two tablespoonfuls of
the pepper seed. two tablespoonfuls
of salt. and either two cupfuls of
chopped celery, or one-half teaspoon
full Of celery seed. Pack the peppers
as solidly as possible, taking care
not to burst them. and press the tops
back on. Lay in Jars or crooks and
cover with hot vinegar. To one gal
lon of vinegar use about half water II
the vinegar is very strong; add tour
cups Of sugar and teaspoonful of
mixed spices; any spice liked extra
we'll can be used. Cover the peppers
and set away where cool. They do
not need sealing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18

the tremulous old.flHhioned hand little
used to handling the pen. ( There was
perhaps little more space between
the last two names than after the first
las II she hesitated moment while
deciding what name to use or perhaps
with an honest woman's natural aver
sion to assuming any other name than
her own. 5S<,.
Lets look at the clothing" I sug-
gested, eager for an opportunity to see
whether there were any indications
that would point to anything other.
than suicide.
The four Of us fastened to the room
again. To my annoyance noted that
the rope had been removed from the
rafters,. though the woman's outer
clothing still lay piled on the chair.
There seemed to be nothing about the
Inexpensive black suit to identify the
owner, no mark Of any kind except tho
label Of the concern in New York,
from which it had been purchased. Y
''Where's the black bag she car:
ried?" asked the coroner. a
There was some money In 1t" MI.
Williams replied. Il put it In the
safe" ~ y
AS we left the room to return to the
hotel office gave hasty glance at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
DEAD JAPS ON SHIP

alongside as the boat came by me.
Luckily saw a rope hanging over the
side and got hold Of it, or I'd never
be In New York or any other earthly
harbor this day. Finally. with one
last awful effort, drew myself over
the side and fell in hedp on the
deck. l sat up with start and there
was blooming puppy dog what had
been licking the side of my face. That
there pup was Banzai.
We'll, sir, had come aboard into d
pretty mess. The vessel was a one
sticker and was running under main
sail. topsail and jibs. but not sign of
human being did see. got up
and went aft, and there doubled up
near the wheel was dead Jap. The
fellow was curled up like a fellow
who fallen asleep and had tried to
keep himself warm by rolling into a
ball. ~ 81
II went down into the cabin and
there stretched out on the floor were
four more Japs. 1t certainly gave me
the creeps to look at them. They all
had the same CHASTITY expression on
their faces and the same wild look
In their eyes as the fellow up on deck.
l looked about expecting to see signs
of struggle. but everything was as
ship shape as could be. 49,
1.-THE more looked at those dead
men the more the idea stuck to me
that they had seen something that had
literally frightened them to death.
What it was you can guess as well as
me. I've often tried to figure out
an explanation of those dead Japs,
but it's beyond me. The bodies were
in good state of preservation. so
the men couldn't have been dead long.
We'll, the first thing did was to
heave those Japs overheard.
Il kept ON westward for about four
days and then late one afternoon I
sighted a steamer low down on the
horizon. Then saw the steamer be-
ginning to slow down. I ran up as
close as could and they lowered
away lifeboat to reach my ship. AS
soon as 1t pulled alongside I picked
up Banzai and jumped into the
boat and was taken to the steamer.
The sailboat journeyed on as had left
her, all sails set and heading into the
setting sun. She was ship of
mystery. Where she came from, what
had happened to her crew and where
she went don't know and never
will"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
William
.7F0oaa'1z6ssuo nn0t1 Neutrality-suspicious.,

before, but when the witness men
toned that she was tearing up a let
ter sudden notion came to me that
1t might be the one of which was In
search. A detective who IL working
on the case will be out here this eve
ming and then I can tell you more
about it." Sill
spoke the last sentence in whis-
per SO low that it reached only the
coroner's ear He pondered over my
statement and then abruptly an
nounced that the inquest was ad-
journed until nine o'clock the next
day. l. would have escaped him If I
could. but l saw that he was deter
mined to worm out everything I knew
or suspected. I decided that activity
would be the best remedy for his
curiosity. Accordingly invited the
coroner and the constable to come up
to my rooms where, without waiting
for them to question me, began fir
ing questions hot-shot at them, sug-
costing things for them to do, simple
things that would have been the first
thought of the police OF New York or
any other large city, but which they
had not thought of. Had they tele-
phoned description Of the woman to
the Bridgeport police with her name
to see If she could be identified as
any one who was missing from that
city? Had they examined her clothing
to see If there was any mark on it that
might identify her? Had they studied
her writing on the register to see If 1t
gave any indication OF being assumed
or disguised? Had they examined her
pocketbook to see If it contained any
clue to motive? Had they consid-
cred whom she might have come to
this town to see?
'''That idea of calling up the Bridge
port police amt such bad one" said
the coroner. Suppose you do it
now he said, turning to the con-
stable. ST.
I'D like to know who's going to pay
for it If do" the constable objected.
There amt enough fees in this Of
fee for me to be spending my money
that way"
"You go ahead and do it and I'll see
that you get the money back"
III you're going to, pay it out Of
your own pocket I'll do it. but If you
expect me to wait till you put 1t
through as a lawful expense amt
taking no chances"
Their petty wrangling over such .
trifling amount exasperated me not
little. .e
Here" said !. pulling five-dollar
bill from my pocket, take this and
pay for it and tell them to telephone
you as soon as they can what they
have found out. This ought to cover
both the message and the answer and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
COMFORT IN KITCHEN i |.
MODERN INNOVATIONS DO AWAY
.a.f WITH MUCH LABOR. Il
Tlme-savlno Appliances Have eeen
introduced and Become General 81
FlreIess Cook Stove Proves
Genuine Boon. ssts@;

Nowadays the men who make
things have turned their attention to
providing the home, and especially
the kitchen. with as efficient labor. and
time saving appliances and tools as
an up-to-date factory can boast. The
modern kitchen can be thing Of
beauty and Joy even to the woman
who works In it, SO great have been
the improvements made.
Take, for instance. the evolution Of
the fireless cook stove, miracle work
Ing continuance which banishes heat,
steam, smells and standing over the
stove watching the slow. tedious cook
ing process.
Lined with seamless aluminium, rust
proof, tarnish proof and durable uten'
sils to use with 1t, and cunningly
contrtved steam valve attachment
which allows the roasting of meats
and fowls, the baking Of bread and
pies, as we'll as boiling and stewing.
1t is indeed wonderful convenience.
All that is necessary is to heat the
soapstone radiators either on gas
or electric stove. Then the food.
meats, vegetables. or whatever is to
be cooked-cooks Just as it Is. and
1t Is forgotten until the clock says It
should be done.
1t probably isn't known that every
branch and variety Of the cooking art
can be successfully employed with the
fireless cook stove.
The earlier models of these cook
ers showed a very cumbersome box
that took up lot of space In small
kitchen, but they have now been re-
duced to occupy waste space, and 4
some Of the later designs show them
swinging on hinges under the kitchen
table, where they may be pushed out
of sight and out OF the way while the
rest OF the meal is being prepared.
Another innovation for kitchen EN-
cheney is porcelain table with round
ed corners and edges, which is seam
less, unbreakable and unchippable.
and at once becomes molding board
for pie baking or a meat board or
bread board for cooking and sicing.
This is far superior to the old wood
en- table tops which became the catch
all" for grease and other substances.
owing to the surface being scored
from knife blades while preparing
meals.
The best thing of all about kitchen
table of this kind is that: it can be
kept spotlessly chemically hygienic-
ally clean-by wfping OF with hot
wet cloth. RI
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
SQUASH Pie Without Eaos,

Use dry squash (the hubbard or
others Of same quality). Cut in suit
able pieces and cook in a steamer
only just long enough to soften SO
1t can be pressed through sieve Too
long cooking will make it watery and
spoil it for pie. Now heat milk to
the boiling point only and turn imme-
diately on the strained sqhash-usins
Just enough to make thick mixture-.
much thicker than when eggs are
used. Add salt and sugar to taste: fla
vor with ginger or pure extract of lem-
on is good for change. In deep
plates this pie will take an hour FOR
baking. Remove from oven when it
ceases to bubble in center. Oven
should be quite hot.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
Vehicles in Burma.

The styles mostly used In Burma
sfe two-wheeled dog cars and buggies
With syce's seat or step behind. The
tips to the buggies must have closed
rides (hood shaped) and be capable Of
raing turned back. All vehicles have
rubber tires and are fitted with foot
bells. Local made buggies sell on the
average for $165. while those import
"a from India sell as high as $500.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
DISCUSS FREEDOM OF AIR
Sovereignty Of Space Above
Territory. "a &c.

London.-In the sixteenth and
seventeenth centuries the jurists of
the world poured forth learned
treatises on the freedom of the seas
and in those days Englishmen were
the great champions of the doctrine
Of mare liberum, while the Continental
scholars upheld the notion of mare
clausum. ~
Today the jurists Of the world are
busy with the discussion Of the free
dom of the air, and the roles are
reversed. English professors almost
unanimously maintain the doctrine Of
sovereignty over the air, space above
the territory. while their colleagues
abroad insist that the state has no
dominion.
The need for the assertion of state
sovereignty is implicitly recognized In
our aerial navigation act Of 1911,
which empowers the government to
interdict flying over any area when it
chooses.
At the same time the principal of
state sovereignty does not interfere
with the right of innocent passage
through the air which the comfy and
intercourse OF nations require.
Subject only to precautions neces-
sary for the safety Of the subjacent
population and public security liberty
to fly over the land will doubtless be
accorded by the state to foreigners
as well as nationals. 70
The position will be similar to that
taken up in regard to territorial wa
tiers. says the Law Journal. through
which there Is right of innocent pas
sage to all vessels. though they are
subject to the dominion of the neigh
boring state.
In fact, the air juridically resembles
not the open ocean, but the marginal
sea-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
Whale Boat Catches Shark

struck the monster at the first shot.
After terrific fight to hold the strug-
Cling sea animal 1t was hauled aboard
and cut up. the steamer resuming her
search for the larger mammals.
Officers of the Tees declare that the
shark was the largest they had ever
seen. 1t was of the species common
to the Pacific coast, but not quite 80
far north Vancouver Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
BAYoNET THOUGHT OBSOLETE
Use Made by 6uloarlans During the
Balkan War Wakes Up British
Experts. "a

London.-It is curious to think that
the bayonet, which has played so
great part in the Bulgarian victories.
might not have been in existence If
the military experts Of the kingdom
had had their way.
In 1892, in the Bulgarian scheme OF
modern armament, the Mannlicher
rifles were orderd without oayonets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18

by Macheath to Jenny Diver, and the
unpleasant effect which it produced
On him may be judged from the sar-
castle remark, "One may know by
YOUR kiss that your gin Is excellent"
Fetruchio gave his bride a kiss Of
enormous caliber. We are told that
Nn Exist her lips with such clam
sUous smack that at the parting all
TIA church echoed" s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18
MAY SAVE BURNED BABE
Trip Made to Chicago to Preserve
Life Of Orphan Hurt In Los An
aeles Hotel Disaster.

Los Angeles, Cal.-George Har.
rington, the six months old son
of Mrs. Charlotte Harrington. vaude-
vile actress who lost her life in the
st. George hotel fire here a week ago.
Is being taken east in an effort to
save his life by placing him under the
care of q Chicago skin specialist. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-18

baby was SO severely burned that at
first it was feared that 1t would be
necessary to amputate one leg. but it
was decided later to try skin grating.
On the same train on which the child.
in the care Of physician and a nurse,
is speeding east is the body of the
mother.
II the infant lives he will be cared
for by relatives in Chicago.