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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
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Hopes slender form in the cabin door,
his eyes never turned again that way.
He had mans stern work to do out
yonder. and his purpose could not be
swerved. his hrmness of hand and
keenness of eye affected. by any
thought of her. His lips compressed.
his fingers gripping the rein. he drove
all regretful memory from his mind.
until every nerve within him throbbed
in unison with his present purpose.
He was right; he knew he was right
1t was not hate. not even revenge.
which had set him forth, leaving love
behind. but honor-the honor OF the
South. and of the frontier. OF his an
cestry and his training-honor that
drove him now to meet Hawley face
to face, man to man. to settle the feud
between them for all time. And ne
rode smiling, gladly, as to tryst.
now that he was at last alone. free
in the desert
The hours passed. the sun rising
higher In the blazing blue OF the sky;
the horse. wearied by the constant
pull of the sand. had long since slowed
down to q walk; the last dim blur of
the cottonwoods along the Fork had
disappeared; and the rider swayed in
the saddle, the dead lifelessness OF
sky and desert dulling his brain Yet
he had not forgotten his errand-rous-
ing constantly, from lethargy to sweep
his shaded eyes about the rounded
horizon. keenly marking the slightest
shadow across the sands. taking ad-
vantage Of every drift to give him
wider viewpoint, rising in his stirrups
to scan the leagues OF desolation
ahead. Twice he drew his revolver
from out its sheath. tested 1t, and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Portable Workstand.

Any one who has used the portable
writing desks which fold like the old
fashioned saw horse clothes tree
will appreciate folding work stand
on the same principle. These come
In several sizes and designs, with
frames of plain or inlaid mahogany
or satinwood, and the receptacles Of
green or rose silk.
Tho working part is q deep bag
finished with frill at the ends, the
sides attached to the upper part Of
the frame on each side. Two sides OF
the bag are supplied with straps to
hold sewing utensils. pin-cushions.
needle books. gauges. tape-measures
and a good knife.
When not in use the frame collapses
and il fastened with clasp on top.
The upper part Of each frame forms
q curved handle so the stand can be
carried from place or stood against
tho wall when not open. These
stands are especially popular for
porch use and are convenient to
stand out Of sight in library or liv-
ing room. js
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20

slipped in a fresh cartridge. return
ing the weapon more lightly to its
place. the, flap Of the holster turned
back and held open by his leg. The
sun beat upon him like ball Of fire.
the hot sand flinging the blaze back
into his face. He pushed back the
upper part of his shirt and drank .
swallow OF tepid water from can
teen strapped. behind the saddle. His
eyes sached with the glare. until he
saw fantastic red and yellow shapes
dancing dizzily before him. The
WEAKNESS Of the long night pressed
upon his eye-balls: he felt the strain
OF the past hours, the lack of food.
the need OF rest His head nodded.
and he brought himself to life again
with jerk and q muttered word. star
ing out into the dim, formless dis
lance. Lord. If there was only some
thing moving: something he could
concentrate his attention upon: some
thing to rest the straining eyes! IA
but there was nothing. absolutely
nothing-just that seemingly endless
stretch OF sand. circled by the blazing
sky! the wind sweeping its surface
soundless and hot. as though from the
pits OF hell; no stir. no motion. NO
movement OF anything animate o. In
animate to break the awful monotony.
Death! 1t was death everywhere! his
aching eyes rested on nothing but
what was typical OF death. Even the
heat waves seemed fantastic. gro
tesque. assuming spectral forms.
Z With every step OF advance the
brooding silence seemed more pro
found, more deathlfke. He got to
marking the sand ridges, the slight va
riations giving play to the brain. Way
OF to the left was the mirage OF
lake, apparently % real that he had
to battle with himself to keep from
turning aside. He dropped forward
in the saddle. his head hanging low.
SO blinded by the incessant sun glare
he could no longer bear the glitter OF
that horrible ocean Of sand. 1t was
noon pow-noon. and he had been rid.
ing steadily seven hours. The thought
brought his blurred eyes again to the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20

horizon, Where could he be-. the man
he sought in the heart of this soil
tude? Surely he should be here "
now. II he had left tho water-hole az
dawn. Could he have gone the longer
route, south to the Fork? The posi-
bility Of such a thing scared through
him like hot iron, driving the Gull
ness from his brain. the lethargy from
his limbs. God mol Fate could never
play such a scurvy trick as that! me
man must have been delayed; hao
failed to leave camp early-some-
where ahead. yonder where the biue
haze marked the union Of sand ana
sky. he was surely coming. riding nal1
dead. and dropping in the saddle.
Again Keith rose in his stirrups,
rubbing the mist out Of his eyes thar
he might see clearer. and stared
ahead. What was that away out yon.
der? shadow? spot dancing before
his tortured vision? or a moving. nv.
ing something which he actually saw!
He could not tell, he could not De
sure. yet he Strengthened up expect
antly. shading his eyes, and never
losing sight Of the object 1t moved
grew larger. darker. more real-ye'
how It crawled. crawled, crawled TO
ward him. 1t seemed as II the vague.
shapeless thing would never take
form, never stand out revealed against
the sky so he could determine the
truth. He had forgotten all else-tne
silent desert, the blazing sun. the
burning wind-ell his soul concen'
trated on that speck yonder. Sudden
~ 1t disappeared-a swale in the sano
probably-and. when 1t rose Into view
again. he uttered q cry OF joy-it was
horse and rider!
Little oy little they drew nearer
one another. two black specks In thai
vast ocean OF sand. the only moving.
living things under the brazen circle
OF the sky. Keith was ready now. M
eyes bright, the cooked revolver
gripped hard in his hand. The spacs
between them narrowed, and Hawley
saw him. caught glimpse OF the face
under the broad hat brim. the burn
ing eyes surveying him. With an oatn
he stopped his horse. dragging 1t his
gun, surprised. dazed. yet instantly
understanding. Keith also halted. and
across the intervening desert the eyes
Of the two men met in grim defiance
(To BE cONTINUED.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20

tions-a few brief words OF instruc.
ton to Bristoe: request to the doc
tor not to leave Hope alone; the ex.
tracing OF a promise from the two
Bar X men to return to Larned
with the prisoners. Then he roped
the best horse in the corral. saddled
and bridled him. and went into the
cabin. She had q light burning. and
met him at the door.
II thought you would never come.
but they told me you were unhurt-
mot scratch. little girl; we have
been lucky bunch. But have had
a great deal to look after. Now
shall be Obliged to ride ahead as far
as the water-hole. and let you come
on with the others q little later, after
you get breakfast. You can spare me
few hours. can't your"
His tone was full Of good humor.
and his lips smiling. yet somehow she
felt her heart sink. an inexplicable
fear finding expression in her eyes. "a
8"But--but why do you need to got
Couldn't some Of the Others? I"
There is a reason which | will ex-
olain later" he said. more gravely.
surely you can trust ME. Hope. ana
feel that am only doing what u
seams absolutely necessary for me to
dor Hs bent down and kissed her.
1T will be only for few hours. and
no cause for worry. Goodbye now.
until We meet tonight at the water.
hole
The east was gray with coming day
light as he rode splashing across the
stream and up the opposite bank She
watched him. rubbing the binding
riist from her eyes. until horse and
man became mere dark speck. hnal-
ly fading away completely into the
duh plain Of the desert
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
SERVING. LIGHT MEALS |
EASY WAY TO COOK FOR ONE OR
TWO At TABLE.
Planned Chops Are Good, Make Little
Work, and Need Spread No Odor
How Quick Breakfast Breads
j. May Be Prepared. '.-S"

Planned Chops.-When the kitchen
to cook meat In a manner to avoid
odors. Planned chops do not offend the
atmosphere with cooking, although
there Is bound to be some odor with
meat. For one person buy two rib or
loin lamb chops, getting the butcher
to French the drst-that is, trim down
the bone SO 1t will be bare. Rub
dry pan. only large enough to hold the
two chops, with 4 cut Glove OF garlic,
put it over the blaze, and when smok-
ing hot lay in the meat. Turn quickly
90 as to scar both sides. and cook
only long enough; which is to say,
have the chops with some pink inside
when served. The juices, and even
touch Of pure blood, should run with
the cutting. As the chops cook pour
of the grease that gathers, and when
cooked put the meat on q very hot
plate and then salt, pepper and butter
1t. II chops are seasoned before cook
ing they will be tough. If allowed to
cook In the grease which draws from
the fat they will be fried and more
highly favored with the mutton odor.
Steak may be cooked in the same
way. FIJI -.E>E
Quick Breakfast Breads.-The light
housekeeper who knows how to mako
light breakfast cakes. dainty popovers.
drop biscuits and gems Of any sort 10
lucky indeed. The rest Of w must be
content with the bakers staff Of life.
warmed up and unkered with some
how to vary the taste. The bakeshops
corn mullins, graham gems, biscuit,
English mullins and crumpets can all
be made delicious with warming or
toasting. II only an asbestos IL avail
able for the relocating, put mullins, bis
cults or gems on this and inyert .
saucepan over them to keep in tho
heat. II there Is Z toaster, split the
English mullins and brown them like
any bread with the little convenience.
Tho crumpets may be reheated in .
double boiler or be made exQuisitely
appetizing BY being heated in q pan
with lump OF butter on top Of each
"crump," az the dainties heat through
the butter melts and permeates them.
Put the brown sides of the crumpets
against the pan. With the inside Of
French bread pulled bread can be
made. Yank out the soft part while
the bread is fresh and brown the
pieces on toaster. The rusks put up
In paper boxes are very convenient to
have in the house. as, also. are the
soda biscuits. saltines and graham
waters. With any one Of these breads.
marmalade and good cup Of coffee
the lone woman has no need to yearn
for q better breakfast.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Marketing. Hints.

Aim to allow one-half pound Of meat
for each person. The fat should be
nrm. but II hard and skinny it indi.
Gates that the animal was old and
tough; II thin. from a scrawny animal.
Beef or mutton should be deep
rose color and the fat rich cream.
The choicest cuts for roasting are the
sixth. seventh and eighth ribs. the sir
loin and porterhouse cuts. Sirloin
and short cut porterhouse steaks are
the best. although many prefer the
pinbone steak.
When selecting poultry see that the
feet are soft and moist, the eyes clear
and the flesh plump.-Philadelphia
Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Made Fierce by Cold Weather.
BY GEORGE CLINTON.

The recent intense cold has driven
many packs of wolves out of the
high-lying forests of Hungary down
amongst the villages near the Rozaly
mountains. A number of cattle and
other domestic animals have fallen q
prey to their depredations. One vii
lage near Gros-9anya was treated to
the remarkable spectacle of fight in
a garden between a bear, who had
come to the village to look for some
thing to eat, and a number of wolves
who had come for the same purpose.
The bear defended himself stoutly
with blows of his paws, and killed
two of his assailants, but he was final
ly forced to take refuge up a tree.
where he was shot by village sports.
man, after the wolves had given up
the siege. A farmer at Vesszod saw
wolf put his head through the half.
opened door OF the room in which he
was sleeping. With great presence OF
mind he slammed the door to. caught
the animals neck between door and
doorpost, and killed 1t with a blow
on the head from a heavy chair. The
authorities are arranging drive on
large scale. by which it is hoped to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
TO Supplement Natural Tre.ses.

A new German invention for sup
plementing natural tresses is hair
made of artificial silk. which has the
texture of real hair. 1t can be dyed
the exact color of natural hair, no
matter how difficult the shade may be-.
This new silk hair Is certain to be
extremely popular. It is clean, to be-
gin with, and may be washed at any
time as easily as any other kind Of
silk. Besides that, it has a great deal
Of body, and, when made into tails
and transformations, holds much bet
ter than real hair. 1t is glossy, and
will submit to brililantine or oil like
the loose hair switches, and when
once curled keeps the curl much bet
ter than ordinary false hair.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
To Avoid scorehino.

Many housekeepers do not know that
there is simple way to prevent pota
toes from burning and sticking to the
bottom OF the pot. An inverted pie
pan placed in the bottom OF the poi
avoids scorching potatoes. The water
and empty space beneath the pan save
the potatoes. This also makes the
work of cleaning pots easier, as the
adhering parts Of potatoes are left to
be secured out.-Popular Mechanics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
A Real Woman.

Yes. we met real live queen
while abroad. Were conducted through
the palace. IN fact" You don't tell
me. And how did the queen act?"
lust like an ordinary woman. Told
US she had a hard time keeping help
and spologized profusely for the way
the palace looked
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Using covsrless Roastsr.

The tendencies and SAVIOR Of roasted
meat depends upon the slow, permeat-
ing influence OF q slightly moist heat
properly applied. This should be Va
por-not steam under pressure. The
water well of this rooster provides
Just enough vapor to surround the
outer surface of the roast and help it
retain its appetizing. nutritive quail
ties. The raised concave center on
which the roast lies catches in its de-
preston all the rich juices that make
delicious the gracy We like SO well.
Thicker the gravy with -four and
place the rooster over the open cover
hole Or gas flame. Thus gravy can be
finished right in the rooster.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Heavy Luaaaas.

Every tramp squares and squarsa
with heavy bag OF suit case In your
hand-the weight apparently increas,
ing every minute? It's trying. nerve.
racking and decidedly uncomfortable.
isn't it? People who have experienced
this will surely call down blessings
upon the head of the invento: Of rat.
tan or straw bags and suit cases. They
have SO little weight and the cost u
SO slight that every girl or man who
goes away for short tips where .
small case is necessary and where the
luggage must be carried BY hand
should invest in one OF these sensible
luggage carriers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Marks Left on Cloth.

In an address to the Paris Academy
Of Science. Professor. Balthazard con-
tends that when q leaden bullet ira
verses cloth characteristic marks are
left upon 1t, which are not obliterated
by the subsequent passage Of the bull
let through flesh, provided that II does
not strike q bone 1t is even possible,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
painting with ! Sponge.

An artist whose work in water ccloi
10 described in the Studio says thai
because the sable brushes are too
small, she uses for certain sweepin1
effects Of light and shade on thu
dresses. for example, a sponge. Thii
artist is described as using water col
ors, not within the narrow limitation
usually prescribed. but AZ an indi-
vidual means Of expression. She
sometimes joins three pieces OF the
water color board together to make
the pictures she likes to produce IN
this medium. +
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Cocoa Cakes.

One-half cup butter, one teaspoonful
cinnamon, three eggs, half cup water
one cup sugar. two teaspoonfuls ba
king powder, one and quarter cups
flour. one-quarter cup cocoa. Cream
the butter, sugar and cocoa. Add the
well-beaten eggs. then the water and
the flour and baking powder sifted to
gether. Stir In the cinnamon, beat
hard and bake In patty pans.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Nos,TIme Wasted.

Olaf Larson. working in millinery
warehouse. backed into an elevator
shaft and fell down Ave stories with q
load OF boxes. Horror-stricken. the
other employees rushed down the
stairs. only to md him picking him
self unframed out Of the rubbish.
less de boss mad7" he whispered
cautiously. tai EN- Az had to come
down for nails anyway."-Success
Magazine. } IA ts53
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Al Last,

A well-known clergyman. called to
other duties. says a writer In the
Western Christian Advocate. preached
his last sermon, before the installation
of his successor, The local weekly
paper. In announcing the order OF
services. gave 1t as follows: gsssss
Sermon by Rev. Blank: solo ana
quartette. flushed at Length"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
E.al. Mes. in western New York

Ea0Io Netv ~ WSSsuTH Ne y - -
An eagles aerie. with five little
eaglets, Is on the Davis farm In the
town OF Somerset. Niagara county. on
the shores Of Lake Ontario.
For many seasons past two Amer
lean eagles have made their headquar
ters at the Davis farm. but never un
til this season did they nest. and y
far as known it is the first time thai
q nest has been built in Niagara coun.
~. The eaglets are carefully guarded
by the old birds as we'll as BY ehs
members of the Davis family. Eunt
ers are forbidden by law to shoot TIT
birds.-Rochester Post Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
:: Il Was "Lovsly" Cheese.

A young married woman In Cherry
vale asked the polite salesman II he
had good cheese. I'VE have some
lovely cheese was the smiling ans'
wer. you should not say lovely
cheese" she corrected. Why not7
It is" he declared "Because"-with
a boarding school dignity-"lovely
should be used to qualify only some
thing that is alive" WELL" he said.
"Ill stick to lovely."-Cherryvals
(Kan.) Journal 10y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Cheese Balls.

Take one and one-half cups Of grated
American cheese and the whites OF
three eggs beaten to stiff froth. Sea-
son with paprika and little salt, Cut
rounds of bread which have been cut
thin and spread with the cheese mix
ture. Brown in hot oven. Good with
salads or afternoon tea.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
locating Mahogany Trees

Mahogany trees can be found only
With great difficulty and by expert
voodsmen. The trees do not grow In
dumps, but are widely scattered and
hidden by the underbrush. Tho
woodsmen climb the loftiest trees and
inns locate them by their peculiar
foliage. f
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
A Rad Outlook.

mo, can't get up enough courage
to ask old Patterson for his daughter. :"
t'And why not?"
Because I'm a builder Of absolute
" fireproof buildings and he Is q fire
insurance agent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Success

Teacher-'You do not intend t.
make profession OF your study Of
music?" Pupil-"Dear me. no! only
am learning to play to kill time"
Teacher (grimly)-'Youre doing it"
Baltimore American. E
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
A Precursor.

Jael had just driven the nall into
Sisera's head '-Forerunner OF the
hatpin." she. remarked. Herewith
she congratulated herself on setting
the style
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
CHAPTER xxxvl.
rhe DueI in The pesert,

The Duel in the Desert.
Keith rode straight forward into the
sandy desolation. squirting his horse
into a swift trot. After one glance
backward as they clambered up the
steep bank. a glance which revealed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
Revised Edition.

Know myself" is advice frequently
given, but If you want to maintain
your self-respect know as little Of thy
self as possible.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
shlpwreck Safer.

1t is getting SO that 1t IL safer t.
be shipwrecked on the ocean than II
is to be a passenger in a skidding NJ
acknowledgements Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20

he claims, to identify the nature Of
the garment through which the bullet
has passed by a careful examination
of the marks on the lead
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
cr... DRAWBACK.

y do hope the people who are try.
ing to make fytng possible will never
succeed. why? II seems to me 1t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20
American Record Rides.

clear the Inhabited country OF the
wolves,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20

would be great thing for the human
race. 1T might be, but the costumes
people have to wear to GO, aeroplauins
are 80 hideous."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-03-20

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