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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26

shelves was bare. and the show
cases was empty. and they was.
looking around to see what could be
had
~. 'T'll take that boiler! shouts Sam.
pointing to an old. rusted.out boiler
in corner, which nobody had thought
of buying How much, Cy?
/" Fifty dollars says Cy. and away
goes Sam ahead OF Abe. Abe looks
round with a worse glare than ever
in his eye. s&
"".Ill take the 6ttIngs!' he yells,
triumphant like. How much for the
shelves and show cases, Cy
1.-TWO hundred and fifty, answers
Cy. coolly, and Abe gets the lead once
more, and then there didn't seem to be
anything left to be bought. Abe sits
down and pulls out fifty-cent cigar,
and leers at Miss Mabel az though he
owned her.
The boys had been SO interested
that nobody had thought to go down
to the coach office, but just then
stranger, who had come in on the
stage, strolls into the store. He was
sort OF dude. built like Samson. SIX
feet Ave. or whereabouts IN height ana
with muscles like three trunks run
ming all over him.
"'Can you oblige me with package
OF cigarettes he asks OF Cy, mild
like: and all the boys grins. The Gig
arettes had gone in the first week.
when the offers were low.
".sorry I'm out df cigarettes Just
now, Cy answers, winkillg at us-
".Dear mel says the stranger. How
unfortunate! Haven't you got any
thing to sell at all?'
"I'm closing up for good. Cy an
swers. 'Tonight's the last. sell out
and get out
+ "'Well, 1 guess I'll take the store.
then answers the stranger. HOW
much?'
"sTen thousand answers Cy. and
the fellow pulls out wad and filings 1t
down.
There was a silence for about two
minutes, and then something hit the
floor. It was Abe's cigar. and. what's
strange. he never picked 1t up again.
That's all, mister. The stranger
takes Miss Mabel by the arm and
leads her to the coach Office. and some
how nobody didn't feel like doing any
thing about It. heard, though, that
Miss Mabel had left husband back
east, and that Cy Holmes was sort
of connection OF his. But you hear
such lies nowadays you never know
what to believe. However. when Sam
and Abe gets their new stock in next
week I guess things viii be booming
some.'
Copyright, 1918. by ". g. Chapmano
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
TRULY A GREAT PATHFINDER.
Munoo Park tho First to Plunge Fear
iessly Into the Heart Of
Darkest Africa"

Mungo Park started out on his Al.
rican expedition-the first serious at
tempt that was ever made to explore
the dark continent" years ago,
October "a. 1885. The hon-hearted
scotchman, with two negro servants.
set out from Gambia, on the west
coast, and plunged fearlessly into the
task which, before him. no white man
had ever attempted.
It took a real man to plunge into
the unknown interior, filled with tales
OF the monstrous and the terrible.
Huge serpents, roaring lions. great
black cannibals, scorching heat, dead
ly fevers-who would dare to chal.
lenge these things. And SO Africa re-
NAMED dark until yesterday, as it
were, while Moses was battling with
his problem in the Arabian wilder
ness: while civilization was maturing
in Egypt and Greece; while Roman
republics and empires were rising and
falling; while the modern nations
were coming into being; while Cru.
saders were fighting. and troubadors
were singing; while Columbus was
discovering the new world, and Wash
ington was founding the United States
Of America.
But at last the man and the hour
met, and the son OF the Selkirkshire
farmer took his brave leap into the
mystery In the mystery he remained
a year and half, when, he reap
peared, returned to England and
wrote Travels in the Interior Of AZ
rica." book which is still one Of the
most interesting in the libraries Of
the world. 5
In the year 1906 Mungo Park start.
ed on his second trip to the dark
;continent-a trip from which he was
never to return. Resolved. with true
Scotch grit, to discover the mouth
OF the Niger or perish in an attempt, :
Park pushed on through the painless
forests until he reached point be-
tween 9 and 10 north latitude, where.
In attempting to make his escape from
the natives who were about to kill
him, he was drowned In the mighty
stream, which should be accepted as
his most fitting monument.-Rev. T.
B. Gregory. in New York American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Jessie Wood
row Wilson, second Of President Will
sons three daughters, was married to
Francis Bowes Sayre at 4:30 o'clock
this afternoon The ceremony took
place in the east room Of the White
House. and was performed by Rev.
Sylvester Beach Of Princeton. N. j.,
the presidents former pastor and the
close friend OF the Wilson family for
many years.
The entire affair was very simple,
as had been requested by the bride.
and the number OF guests was rather
ll-distressihgly so to many per-
sons in official and social circles OF
Washington who had expected to re-
ceiye invitations but were disappo1nt-
ed.
Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson.
eldest Of the three daughters. acted
as maid Of honor to her sister. and
Miss Eleanor Randolph Wilson. the
youngest. was tine OF the brides maids.
The three other bridesmaids were
Miss Adeline Mitchell Scott of Prince
ton. daughter of Prof William b.
Scott; Miss Marjorie Brown OF Allan
ia. Pa, daughter OF Mrs. Wilson's cous-
in. Col. e. r. Brown, and Miss Mary
G. White Of Baltimore, college friend
Of the bride.
Or. GrenfeiI Is Best Man.
Mr.. sayre was attended by his best
man, DR.. Wilfred T. Grenfell. the ia
nous medical missionary to the fisher
men Of the Labrador coast The two
men have long beer. fast friends and
Mr.. Sayre spent two summers help
ing Dr. Grenfell with his work
The ushers were Charles e. Hughes,
IT., son OF Justice Hughes Of the 'Su-
preme court and classmate of Mr..
Sayre in the Harvard law school; DR.
Gilbert Horax OF Montclair. N. j., who
was classmate at Williams college
in 1909 and now at Johns Hopkins uni.
versity; BENJAMIN Burton of New
York city, and DR.. Scoville Clark Of
Salem, Mass, who was Mr.. Sayre's
companion in Labrador and Newfound.
land. 1E,
Wedding Gown Of Ivory Satin.
The brides gown was of satin. OF
a soft ivory tint. trimmed with beau
tiful lace, both old and rare. It was
made in New York and the women
connoisseurs declared that it was a
masterpiece. The lingerie In the
trousseau liz OF the most dainty mate,
rial and is all hand made. The maid
of honor and bridesmaids were beauti.
fully gowned and all looked their best.
Coming right In the midst OF the
chrysanthemum season, this was
made a chrysanthemum wedding and
that flower was used most profusely
in adjoining the White House. AS the
brides favorite color Is mauve, that
was made the prevailing color in the
decorations. The east room, and in.
deed all the rooms in the presidents
mansion, were beautiful indeed.
Depart on Their Honeymoon.
After the ceremony was completed
and the couple had received the cop-
CALCULATIONS of the guests, refresh
ments were served, and then Mr.. and
Mrs. Sayre departed for their honey
moon. Their plans include visit to
the home Of Miss Nevin, Mr.. Sayre's
aunt, at Windsor FORCES, near Church
town, Pa, where they first met. After
January / they will live In Williams
town, Mass, for Mr.. Sayre is to sever
his connection with the Office Of Dis
trict Attorney Whitman II, New York
and become assistant to Harry A. Gar.
field, president Of Williams college.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Fruit Plnwheels.

Two cups -four, four teaspoons Of
baking powder. not very full, one tea
spoon salt. two tablespoons sugar. two
tablespoons butter, two-thirds cup
milk, one egg. one cup raisins. one cup
currants and a little citron. Roll one
half inch thick, brush with melted
butter. then add the fruit. Roll like
Jelly roll. cut one-half inch thick, then
bake. The icing Is made OF powdered
sugar with a little cream and vanilla
Spread with q knife.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Ham BaIla

This Is good way to use up the
scraps Of lean cooked ham. To one
cup OF the ham chopped fine. add
four tablespoonfuls of milk and stir
over the fire until thick, then add
yolks Of two eggs and seasoning OF
pepper to taste, with teaspoonful
minced parsley. Mix and set away to
cool. It Is well to make up this mix
ture the day before it Is used. Form
into balls, dip into beaten egg and
crumbs, and fry In deep. hot fat
Serve with garnish Of parsley and
croAmed potato dice S@
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Useful Christmas Gift.

A clothespin apron is useful
Christmas gift. Buy one and quar-
ter yards Of plaid linen toweling, and
make plain everyday apron, sewing
the hem on the right side. When fin
ished, turn up the apron at the bot
tom, half way to the belt, and sew the
sides together to form large pocket.
If you prefer two pockets, sew
through the center.
This design also makes useful en-
broidery apron II made of dainty Gre
tonne or lawn and decorated witty
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
To Remove Paper.

A good way to remove old wall pa
per is to use the following solution:
A thick pasty solution should be made
by adding flour and a few ounces Of
acetic acid. This pasty solution
should be applied with a brush to the
old wall paper in quantities. After 8
few minutes the old paper can be re.
moved in great strips very easily and
with very little dust or dirt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Tho Boiler.

: q - - - =
,Topnoody made up his mind that he
was not going to be henpecked any
longer, so when he went home to
dinner he called out. imperiously:
MRS. Topnoody!"
Mrs T came out Of the scullery
with rag tied round her head and a
rolling-pin In her hand.
well. sir" she asked, whats your
good will?''
Mrs. Topnoody, I want you to un-
derstand, madam''---and he tapped his
chest dramatically-"that am the
engineer of this establishment"
"Oh. you are. are you? Well, Top
py. I want you to understand that
am the boiler that will blow up and
sling the engineer over into the next
county. Do you hear the steam es-
Gaping, Toppy?"
Toppy did hear It, and meekly In
quired II there was any assistance he
could render in the house.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Potato Panpar Salad.

Cut three cold potatoes into half
inch dice. Remove the seeds from a
green pepper and chop 1t fine. Mix
four teaspoons Of vinegar with two
tablespoons Of ice water. d little pow
dered sugar, dash OF pepper and a
half teaspoon OF salt. Place layer OF
potatoes in the sand bowl. then lay
er OF chopped pepper. and sprinkle
with a tablespoon Of oil. Continue in
this manner till dish Is filed. Then
pour over the dressing and set in .
refrigerator to become very cold.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26

a kind-hearted girl; she didn't want to
hurt the feelings of the rest by ma!
king her choice L. h. 81
~ tell you what Wen do, boys she
said one evening, blushing prettily- I
love you all, and when Mr.. Holmes
\ goes back east next month I'd like to
/ get married. But / can't choose. That
wouldn't be fair, when you're all SO
good to me- And then she outlined
her plan, which was nothing less than
this: Mr.. Holmes was to give coupons
with all his sales. and the purchaser
that had bought the most by six
o'clock on the night before he closed
UP and left town, which would be in
Just I month. was to have Miss Ma.
bel. i
you can guess what sensation
this made in Coyotes Despair. Old
Jim Weatherbee. eighty-nine last birth;
day, packed his kit on his old mule
and liked out to find the lost gold
pine that everybody's been looking
for these fifty years and more. AS for
the rest Of us, We soon saw that 1t
would simmer down to Abe Finkhl
and Sam. who were the richest men in
town. However. Miss Mabel wanted
It that way, and after while we got
sort OF reconciled.
"That was the busiest week that Cy
Holmes had ever known, but the next
three were busier-t AS for Sam and
Finkel, they didn't do ten cents worth
OF business a day. and didn't seem to
care Morning, afternoon and eve
ming, they were In Cy Holmes store
buying out his stock. Everything was
marked at its price, according to
agreement, 80 that there could be no
crooked business, and every purchase
was marked on slate and hung IN
tho middle OF the store.
"Of course, there was a few who
tried to win Miss Mabel as well as
Sam and Abe. but they soon give up
when, at the end Of the first week.
Abe had total OF S1,265.19 to his ac-
count, while Sam was running him
close with $1.242. Then Sam made
a squirt, and at the end OF the second
week had gone up about $50 ahead Of
Abe. BY the middle Of the third week
IL was u0CA anu uSCh race, dlOu8 III
the two thousands, and Abe and Sam
had got 80 that they wouldn't speak to
each other when they met.
"As for Miss Mabel, she Just sat
there behind the counter. when she
wasn't busy getting down things.
which wasn't often, and smiled on all
the boys impartial like.
E 'We had sweepstakes on the re-
suit. as we'll as little money out, and
tie general opinion was that. although
Abe had little more money than
Sam, Sam would win out by logged
ness. Try as hard as he would, Abe
couldn't get away from Sam. BY the
end OF the third week they were run
ming neck and neck. Abe with 100000
and Sam with S2,999.75. And when
the end OF the fourth week come, and,
1t was within couple Of hours Of
closing time, Abe was $4,S17.09 and
Sam was $4.s14 even.
They stood glazing at each other In
side Cy's store, which had been pretty
well Invested OF everything. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26

Mrs. Sayre was born in GAINESVILLE,
Pa, twenty-five years ago. She at
tended the Women's college at Balti-
more and was an honor member OF
the class Of 1908, being also elected a
member Of Phi Beta Kappa For two
years after her graduation she en-
gagged In settlement work In Kensing-
ton, PA, and she is a member OF the
executive board Of the National Young
Woman's Christian association. She
has delivered several excellent ad-
dresses in public.
In appearance she does not resem-
BILE her father as much as do her Sis
tiers, having rather the features Of her
mothers family, the Axsons. #
Something About the Groom.
Francis Bowes Sayre Is twenty
eight years old. and was born at
South Bethlehem, Pa. a son of the
late Robert Heysham Sayre, who built
the Lehigh Valley railroad and at
one time was assistant to the presi-
dent of the Bethlehem iron works,
since known as the Bethlehem steel
works. He was also once president
Of the board of trustees OF the Lehigh
university. I'd
Francis Bowes sayre graduated from
Lawrenceville school. L.awrenceville.
N. j., In 1904, and from Williams col
lege in 1909. He entered Harvard law
school and graduated "cum laude."
He was member of the Sigma Phi
fraternity, Gargoyle society and the
Phi Beta Kappa at Williams For the
past year he has been wording in the
office OF District Attorney Whitman of
New York. During the summer he
was admitted to the bar Of New York
state.
Mr.. Sayre's mother is Mrs. Martha
F1nlay Sayre, daughter Of the late
William Nevin, who was president Of
Franklin and Marshal college at
Lancaster. Pa. She is descendant Of
Hugh Williamson of North Carolina,
one Of the trainers Of the Constitution
OF the United States. and Is a sister
OF the late Robert Nevin, head Of the
American church at Rome. and a cous-
in Of Ethelbert Nevin, the composer.
Other White House Weddings.
The wedding Of Jessie Wilson and
Francis Sayre was the thirteenth to be
solemnized In the White House. The
first was that Of Anna Todd, a niece of
Dolly Madison's first husband, and
John G. Jackson. Then Mrs. Madi-
sons sister. Lucy, was married to
Judge Todd Of Kentucky. The third
wedding that OF Maria Monroe. dauRh-
ter of President Monroe, to Samuel
Lawrence Gouverneur in 1920 marked
the first social use of the east room.
Eight years later John, the second son
Of President John Quincy Adams, mar
ried his cousin. Mary HELEN, in the
blue room. While General Jackson
was president there were three we'd
dings in the White House, those of
Della Lewis to Alphonse Joseph Yver
Pageot Of the French legation; Mary
Eaton to Lucien B. Polk, and Emily
Martin to Louis Randolph. Many
years passed before there was anoth-
er marriage ceremony in the presi-
dents mansion, the next being Of Mel
lie, the only daughter OF General
Grant, and Algernon c. F. Sartoris.
In 1876 Emily Plat, a niece of Mrs.
Hayes, was married in the blue room
to Gen. Russell Hastings. The elev-
enth of this series of weddings was
that OF President Cleveland to Frances
Folsom, and the twelfth that Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt's daughter Alice, to
Nicholas Longworth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
jap. In Hawaii.

In Hawaii one-third Of the total en-
,rollment OF 10000 school children is
Japanese, and the Japanese are In
creasing their attendance more rapid
ly than any other race. Americans
and other Caucasian races. exclusive
Of the Portuguese. constitute only II
per cent Of the enrolment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Nv JULIA sorromLEY.

There are so many designs In neck
wear to choose from! Here are few
OF them which are so faithfully pic
tured by the camera that 1t seems al
most unnecessary to describe them.
They set forth some of the attractive
styles that the season has brought into
vogue. ~.
The berthas and collars combined.
made OF net and lace. are among the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Fruit Pudding,

Put one pint Of apples or peaches
sliced Tor any kind OF fruit) into
a buttered baking dish. Mix one heap
ing cup flour, two level teaspoons bak-
ing powder. two-thirds cup sugar, one
egg, one cup milk and three table
spoons melted butter. Beat hard, pour
over the fruit and bake. Serve with
sauce It is delicious.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26

Of the trade which the old man had
had, and OF the value Of the name
alone. then offered to build new ships
and take the ruined man in with him
Ma" he declared with gloomy
solemnity, Providence g1ed me
sign that I'm no. tae engage In the
shipping again"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Penuchle Foam.

Two and one-half cups light brown
sugar, one-half cup water. Boil to-
gether, without stirring. until 1t forms
soft ball In cold water. Have ready
the white of an egg stiny beaten; add
speck Of salt. Pour candy into the
beaten egg. beating it, all constantly.
AS It begins to harden, add one cup
of nut meats. Pour into pan or drop
from spoon to form tiny cakes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
PICTURE FRAMES OF cREroNNE.

Picture frames are cut out Of heavy
cardboard and covered with cretonne.
The back Is covered with strong,
plain paper. Rings are added by
which to hang them, or they may be
made with a support, hinged to the
back by means Of pasted bit OF cloth.
like an easel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Doa For Golf Links.

A golf dog has been discovered. The
animal, a rough.haired terrier, ia quite
self.supporting, and he helps to sup.
port the house painter and his fam
lily with whom he lives. He has root
ed out as many as ten good golf balls
on a Sunday night, and in one week
brought home 22.-Manchester Guard
IAN
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Sim From Provldenes.

The Dyak who will argue that be-
cause his grandfather died after climb
ing q tree neither to climb trees II
thsy wish to live and enjoy health, re-
calls the "dour" old Scot who had
etsadfastly refused to insure his deet
Of trading ships. ma. ma" he'd de-
clare, "ths Almighty has favored ME,
an rye no need o. insurance. No =
ship ha' I lost in thretty year" Not
long afterwards practically his entire
feet was wrecked In one Of the worst
storms In history. 4 friend. knowing
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Eor MuseuIar ENERGY.

The beneficial use OF sugar has been
repeatedly tested with rowing clubs,
men in athletic training, field work
ers, lumbermen, sailors, soldiers and
others whose muscles are in more or
less constant use. It has also been
found useful to feed 1t tc farm animals
doing hare muscular work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
steamed Chocolate pudd,no.

Butter size OF walnut, one-half cup
sugar, creamed, together; one egg we'll
beaten and added to butter and sugar,
one-haf cup milk, one cup flour sifted
with one and one-half teaspoons bak-
Ing powder. Add last two squares
melted chocolate, one-half teaspoon
vanilla. Steam one and one-half hours.
Serve with whipped cream.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Auto Not So Much to Blame,

Auto Not SO MUCH to Blame.
In the opinion of an English scien-
fist, the wear of macadam roads is
not due to the suction of automobile
tires, but almos. entirely to the crush
ing effect of horseshoes and iron-tired
wheels,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Queer EXPLAINS,

The king waS in hi1 counting house
counting up hiE money; the queen was
in the kitchen eating bread ane honey,
Trying to get square mea- before
he springs the European tight money
scare on me- she explained.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Wealth Has ,Its Trials.

In an apartment of "a rooms and
eight baths, such as has been leased
by New York man, the job of trying
to remember where you left your pipe
seems indeed appalling.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26

Moscow Fire Worsi or Record.
The worlds record in fires is not
the great fire of London, but the
Moscow FIRE o, 1870, in which 100000
people persisted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26

Seek First the Good Qualities.
We are firm believers in the maxim
that for all right judgment Of any man
or thing it is useful, nay, essential,
to see his good qualities before pro-
nopncing him bad.-Thomas Carlyle
(1795-1SS1) from Goethe" in Edin.
burgh Review.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Slim Fare.

THE high cost of living must be hit
ting Twobbles hard"
did he ask you to split a bottle of
beer with him."
Worse than that. He asked me to
split pork chop"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Moonlight.

The light of the moon is the time
from new moon to full moon. and the
dark of the moon Is from full moon to
new moon, or throughout the waning
period.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Rare Quality.

PA, what is meant by omnisci-
ence?"
THAT means, my son, knowing when
an automobile breaks down exactly
what's wrong with It."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Trumpet.

Il wish had never learned to play
cards!" exclaimed man who had
been unfortunate at the game. ''You
mean you wish you had learned, don't
yoA2" was his wife's sarcastic re-
jotnder.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Equal Feat.

did you ever get away from =
man-eating shark as did "
.''No, but I've succeeded in lodging
my wife when she wanted money for
bargain shopping"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
Work In Different Ways.

There is no telling how talents for
quick calculation are going to work
out. They laud one man as great
financier and another as a good pin.
ochls player.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
FalIow Eeallna

"A banker told me lately that he
had experienced scarcity Of small
change"
"HAi hs 10 q married man"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-26
somethlno Worth SEEING.

A four-year.old youngster on his first
visit to city saw ferryboat cross
ing the river. "Oh, mammal" he ex-
claimed, much excited, come and
look! Here's choo:choo car in swim
ming!"