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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

days wages counts, If / let mother
know I had missed one, It would upset
her for, week, with the added dread
that 1t might lead to my losing work
altogether. must not 60 home until
night, and must keep the truth from
mother. A 81
"a "a plain story, but infinitely pathetic.
1t made Sidney Harper think. Then IN
q half humorous, half serious tone ne
said:
Miss Hope, this is our day of8co-
incidences. We miss work together
you have q house, / own a lot. We
are like dull children given holiday
and not knowing how to enjoy y
Won't you help me find a way
d The clear frank eyes Of the girl
looking into his own saw there only
manlinesss and respect. She entered
Into the spirit Of the proposition
smilingly. Il, i. Ell
II am as unused to holidays as your
sell. she admitted. 1t
"Just forget your dear mother, and
all your troubles, and the days work.
for q few hours. Miss Hope" advised
Sidney. Help me make It q pleasant,
restful day for both OF US. q
4 Children OF the heart, with nothing
sweet in the city for them but the pa
tient lives OF the poor, it seemed as
II the sunshiny, golden hours drifted
them into a veritable fairyland OF en-.
joymant. III u IN
Never would Muriel forget the rare
wonder and novelty of the pleasure
park, where her courteous escort made
her see everything worth seeing.
where they had delightful lunch in
water pagoda to the strains OF sweet
music. and then a long row lon the
dreamy lagoon.
Muriel with q bright laugh emptied
out the tell-tale lunch she had brought
from home, her beautiful eyes sunused
as she spoke softly OF "deceiving poor
mother!" There was the lovely flush
Of excitement and Joy in her cheeks az
they neared her home.
Miss Hope" said Sidney, "you have
given me the most delightful day OF
my: life. You live here!" he exclaimed
abruptly. .3;=3s
Z why, yes" responded Muriel, won.
,dering at his startled manner. IA
N Sidney Harper smiled strangely.
4 III You own the house" he said, "and
next to it is the lott told you about
Another coincidence. 10 It not T.
Their eyes met and their souls
thrilled. and in the mutua, glance was
the serene promise OF closer friend
ship. lI5 ia &
Copyright. 1913. by W. q. Chapman.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
DUKE OUSTED WIFE

s. b. u Il j.
licity which IL attached to deed Of
separation. We have many great
houses In England and elsewhere.
The duchess was well aware that
there were grounds for divorce II she
wanted to get It. zs III ut He'd
Then recently the duke, who was
staying elsewhere. sent word TO his
duchess, who as usual was living at
palatial Grosyenor house, that unless
she consented to q separation she
must leave at once. II she refused to.
leave. he would use physical force to.
put her out by o'clock the same Aft
ernoon. The duke alleged nothing
against his wife, except her refusal
either to divorce him or to accept .,
separation. Us Il,
~ The result was that the duchess left
and the divorce suit has been dled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

nineteen and one-half plates q day.
Great Scott! And a thousand on Q
plate too. That can't be restau-
rant suing him for that much, howev-.
er. He must have bought them in
bulk My wife bought some the 9th
er day for five cents a pound. At that
rate he got away with 2S,500 pounds
in two years. or thirty-nine pounds q
day. {.
Jumping Jupiter, that fellow must
have an awfully large bean-eating fam
lily, or else he runs boarding house
for people from Boston
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
SETTLERS A DAY.
WESTERN CANADA MAKING RE.
E< MARkABLEsP PROGRESS.

Settlers from the United Kingdom
and other countries sof Europe landed /
in Winnipeg last week at the rate of
one thousand day. The predicted
boom in the populating 1.-the prairie
provinces this spring has material
lied, as it did last year. and today the
busiest city In America IL probably
the Manitoba metropolis.
The sturdy nations OF Europe are
all contributing to the rapid growth
Of Canada West Two Of the largest
contingents reaching Winnipeg last
week were from Germany and Scan
dtnavia. !. &
The British Isles are sending out
larger contingents than ever before.
The old land newspapers are filled
with accounts Of send-ofis and faro
wells being given to popular towns
folk on the eve Of departure fo- Can
ada. ~
Numerous editorials record the sen.
timents. bordering on despair, Of the
Britons who see their towns and vii
lagos desolated by the desertion Of
favorite sons and daughters. We can
sympathize with those left behind
while felicitating the young people
who have their own way to make in
the world. on their new opportunities
in the country OF mammoth crops.
Scotland lost 5000 Of her best
blood and Drawn In a single week this
month. No wonder the young, aspir-
Ing Scots take 10 quickly to Canada.
They have been reading Of the TIL
umphs and wonder working Of, Scot
fish pioneers in the Dominion ever
since they were "bairns." A great
part OF Canada's success was wrought
by Canadians from Caledonia. and the
young Caledonians Of today are eager
to demonstrate that they can do as
we'll out west as their forebears.
In addition to those from the old
countries. the United States still
keeps up In . strenuous manner. and
is sending its thousands into that new
country Of the north. They take up
the free homesteads of 100 acres on
which they live for six months Of
each year for three years, and. then
get 4 deed or patent for . farm that
II worth anywhere from 315 to $40
per acre, or, they may purchase lands
1t from SIS TO @1s per acre that will
Yield with proper care In cultivation.
excellent returns for the time. work
and money Observation-Disclosures
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
MAY DEVELOP NILE COTTON
Sudan Loan of $15,ooo,ooo Provided
to Foster. Growth Of Industry
Under British Supervision.

London.-Protection for the cotton
trade of Lancashire by fostering the
supply OF cotton Independent OF Amer
lea, was the gist of Chancellor Lloyd
Georges argument on introducing in
the house of commons resolution
permitting the British government to
guarantee a Sudan loan Of $4,000. 900
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Westminster Tried to Force Her
to Agree to Separation.
TO Pursue More Easily . Countess
the Titled EnolIshnan Created s
Scandal BY Closing Home
to Spouse. St, !.

London.-The Duke OF Westminster
has turned his wife out Of house and
home. He only succeeded In doing
this after threatening the duchess
with physical force. HI B VI.
No such scandal has occurred IN
the British peerage for many years.
The richest duchess Of England -
now an exile with her father ana
mother on the continent The Duke
OF Westmins ter has literally thrown
his wife out OF Grosvenor house. the
magnificent London mansion owned
BY the greatest landlord in England.
The Duke of Westminster is thirty
four years old. He owns some 10000
acres scattered over the United
Kingdom and no less than 600 acres
OF property in London ttself-thae
value OF the latter can scarcely be
estimated. Ss$, III
Twelve years ago he married Cou-
stance Cornwallis.W West. one OF the
prettiest girls in England. Her elder
sister at that time was already Prin-
cess Henry OF Pless. and her only
brother had just achieved fame by
marrying Lady Randolph Churchill.
formerly Jennie Jerome Of New York,
who is now seeking through the
courts for restitution Of conjugal
rights from this second husband.
A tremendous scandal which was
almost ventilated in the courts &C.
Cured in connection with his friend.
ship for the now famous Mrs. Athers
ton. q "a VIII
For years his attentions to this
woman have been referred to in print
and out Of 1t. The duke has taken no
pains to conceal the fascination she
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
German PrInces' Wandsrjahr. /

Z
Tha prince Of Wales might possibly
enjoy his German trip still better II
he could view the country In the UNI
conventional way followed by the
German crown prince and his broth
ers. Like all the Hohenzollerns. the
kaiser's sons were taught trades. and
their father also allowed them TO taste
the delights OF the "wanderjahr,"
which still forms part Of the education
Of most German artisans. s.5
In the case OF the young princes
the year was split up over several sue
cessive summer holidays. which they
spent tramping through Germany.
knapsack on back, and sleeping at
roadside inns. They travelled without
servant. accompanied only by their
military governor. Col. Won Faiken-,
theyn, and were scarcely ever recog-
nized. 3i
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Realism IN Art. (

A7countryman was recently visiting.
the city and was listening to the
boasts Of number OF artists about
the wonderful genius Of their fellow
workers
The countryman listened in silence
for time. but finally broke out
with: Z, 555.s us 3 q
"Oh. yeou git eout! There is old
Bill Simpkins OF my village, who kin
paint q piece OF cork 80 'xactly like
marble that the minute you throw, 1t
into the water It will sink to the bot
tom kuh-chug. Jest like stone"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
FILES BIG SUIT FOR BEANS
Complainant Alleges Man Consumed
$1,425 Worth Ia Two Years---20 &
Plates Daily. 4

Chicago. "A clerk in the municipal
court the other day looked over q
claim in q suit that had just been
filed and his eyes bulged. He made
a hasty grab for his glasses to be sure
that he had read the document Alright.
and then he all but fell on his stool.
This is what met his eyes:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

There Is due and owing the plain
TIL from the defendant the sum of
SLABS. being the price OF beans sold
to the defendant and consumed by
him within the last two years"
e The suit was filed by Sally c. Stat
ford and George Mcdonald against
Arthur ]. Thompson. whose Identity
was not disclosed. The clerk got out
his pencil and began to figure.
Lets see." he unused. beans are
ten cents plate. At that rate Mr..
Thompson must have eaten 14.250
plates in two years, or an average OF
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
BALL PARK RoUTs POE RELIC
Old New York Tavern Being Destroy
4 Cd for New American League 4 n
33t& Grounds. a 3s3Sf -

New York.-Kingsbridge Tavern, q
landmark Of 100 years standing and
resort where Edgar Allan Poe used
to wait for his manuscripts to come
back from unappreciative editors, is
about to give way to the march Of
progress. It Is on the site OF what
will be the new American league base;
ball park next summer. at 226th street
and Broadway. A gang Of laborers
have taken possession OF the old tav-
ern., Efforts of Poe's admirers to pre-
serve the old tavern for its historical
interest failed. 5 4.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
I|NUR|E[ HOLIDAY.
i Was Enforced, but Brought
Happiness Instead of Ex-
pected Sorrow.
~ AUGUSTUS GOODRICH. SHEER
ys ~ n. WI NJ tai s N fs} 4st n X

+y2f1 .Fs4sisl ai} WIN
With q clang q great gate went shut,
and q shrill whistle and the harsh
boom of q bell told that the giant fac
tory had begun the noisy grind of the
business Of the day. The infiexible
rule Of the plant was applied on the
exact second-the worker who was
not inside the walled grounds on the
stroke Of seven need not apply for
admission until the next morning.
HALF a. dozen scurrying men and
women had crossed the dividing line.
,grazed and all but knocked PROSTATE
by. the sliding barrier. A pretty. neat
" appareled girl reached the gate to
grasp Its handle just az the lock shut.
A young man, hurrying too, halted
with . shrug OF his shoulders. one-half
5dismayed. one-half resigned. These
two were shut out. Others came strag-
Cling along In the distance. but turned
about and retraced their way home
wards, realizing tie futility Of seeking
admittance, t;ss ES5.t 4.
While Sidney Harper. stock clerk.
took the forced idleness of day rath-
er indifferently, in fact with rather q
sense OF enjoyable novelty. Muriel
Hope, employed In the ONCE OF the big
works. paled and her lips quivered. a
sigh that was I sob but half sup
pressed left her lips. Her eyes filled
with tears. and with g Respondent
step she started slowly from the spot
Sidney Harper construed Alright the
girls deep concern. and his sympathy
was awakened. He was q man who
had steeled himself against pity, but
he could not help but be Interested. He
knew that low wages and ceaseless
work held most OK the employees Of
the works bound like slaves to =
wheel. With many Of them the loss
OF. . day meant the loss of some other
days meals. Then q memory Of q
dark passage in his life that had made
him lonely. resentful being on the
fair threshold OF manhood. caused him
to crowd back his interest IN the girl.
Once he had loved. It was all over
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

Judge Miller. manual Dor, am
wen and hearty and weigh about
200 pounds. I feel vary grateful that
found podde Kidney Pills and you
may publish this letter II you wish. |
am serving my third term % Probate
Judge OF Gray Co. Yours truly,
PHILIP MILLER. Cimarron. Kan.
Correspond with Judge Miller about
this wonderful remedy. .is ~
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. Per box ut
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo. N. r. Write for Household
Hints. also music Of National Anthem
& English ana German words) and re-
eipes for dainty dishes. All 3 sent tree.
Adv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

goods obtained from the product. and
also better from the point of view OF
the workman because it was clean
and healthier to work than American
cotton.
The resolution was adopted with.
out division.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

Too Much In Earnest. r%
Why did you quit that barberi His
talk Is harmless"
could stand his talk. But, with
q razor in his hand, l didn't like his
emphatic gestures"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
rhees sTvso Were shut out.

now. but he had never forgotten the
false beauty who had been traitress
to her VOWS.
.Heigh-ho!" he communed with
himself I'm four years Of steady, per-
I sistsnt work at last q day Of. I'm not
sosry--I,l II try and see II ! am still hui
man enough to be interested outside OF
the dun treadmill OF hard labor. I, t .$5S
He had noticed on and on for year
or more the fair young girl who an
swered to the name of Muriel Hope.
Once he had adjusted q gas Jet above
hor desk when she had some extra
night work. Only. q week since, too.
he had brought anew chair to replace
the crippled and uncomfortable one
she Occupied. After that he had al
ways bowed to her when they met.
Even that morning they had spoken.
but very briefly in the urgency Of get
ting through the gate in time. h
His thoughts came irresistlbly back
to the girl as he saw, her SHIFT the
lunch box she carried and move her
handkerchief to her, eyes, as II to wipe
the tears away. He wondered what
40. -, uSo Are MO horas mi vht h, S,uhat
1900 a..as.na .-a,,h,a ,,tsht 90, hsr
tsnds- .,r,,sr . haart ANA then-iust
=. 49,. "a, :. !. = &c. ~ 4 ~. :
-. So S,,sot,. .y r I. tha nath - ~ ~.
, ~. .u.nnab,,a H tIs n n ! .n,,n1
tIn.. = Y = a,s.,asi ~ ~ 1900
and drew her out OF the way, OF q
az s.rsat curh = =, ts,nti i = 9th tar.
80 80 ~ - -. - Z. S,
& ESaoh ,,o,v c.n = tb.nr vou,n she
n.ntad .nd ~ h.nd 49,. re.t 81 nm c an,
Ss.a,,.,, =, 80. a,,, '. Z mn, - ~ -.
go .,,.t ~ 80 ",,ar :, was a. a.av. ,nt.
80 go a. svan ~ s,a, one ~, = = Z
"H. !, %, ~ :, hetto, Iat :, !. ! IN vcr
80 ~ a. Sr,,e 80 stosas vandsr 81 srs yo,,
80 -. ~, It vo, recover vorr ,r,vht >.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
More Important.

Two village worthless were discuss.
ing . mooted point in grammar as to
whether hen "sits" or "sets" when
she takes to her nest. Seems to me
It's . heap more important" inter.
irupted a Outstanding farmer. "wheth.
er: she lays or lies when she cacA'
les. .s SS a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Hunts Harss with Auto.

Sport in new form now appeals to
q New Zealand farmer. Driving in q
motor car with two powerful head
lights. he bags nightly between six.
and a dozen, hares. the animals being
so fascinated by the glare OF the
lampn that they, become stationary
targets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
GAMBLING Profits.

Gambling FRONTS. Ef
NJ. Emperor shows what huge for
tunes have been made by running H.
scensed gambling tables. Three broth
fers who ran for 80 years the casinos
Of Coberg. Aixles-B aines and Pau
have netted E30.000.000 sterling. One
OF them was n coachman, another Z
cook and the third one a groom. The
present lessee Of the gambling tables
OF the Bellevue and Municipal casinos
.of Biarritz Is a former public house
keeper. He clears e 10000 q year and
u worth e1,200, 000. At small ca
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Similar,

Similar.
Bacon--H Huxley said that an oyster
is as complicated as a watch. "
Egbert-Well, know both Of them
run down easily.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
sine like that Of Oman, the lessee.
former cafe waiter. still quite young
man. has put by O.0O0.-Paris Let
ter to London Truth.
Hunts HIs Meal.

where do you 60 for your lunch'"
You're right"
Y don't understand you. I asked
you where do you 60 for Your lunchf"
.tAnd said you're right. do go
for it. eat at one OF these help your.
self places. and I go for it like ter
ret goes for q rabbit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

my breath was
short and I had
chills and back
ache. I took the
pills about. .' aye4ar
ago and have had
no return OF the
palpitations. Am
now IS years old.
able to do lots OF
Z v f q.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Taking No Chances, ).

Taking No Chances.
Genial Squire MANY happy returns,
William. was just going to call on
you with q little bit of tobacco.
William Jagged eighty Thank ye
kindly, sir, but ! be done wi smokin'.
Genial Squire-Why, how's that?
William-Well. I've card that be-
tween eighty an ninety's ticklish
part O. q mans life. so be takin' no
chances-Punch. B.
His Sort. ~
what particular drink would you
recommend for golf player?"
Il should suggest some brands Of
teas"
While engaged in loving your enc
mics, don't slight your friends. p
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Governor Was Angry.

Columbia. s. C.-Angered by sec.
ond fine imposed on his negro chauf.
feur for speeding. Governor Blease
threatened to put this city under mar
tial law,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
for the development OF cotton grow.
ing along the Nile.

ing along the Nile.
The chancellor Of the exchequer
remarked that occasionally din culties
with regard to supplies OF American
cotton raising from the market being
-cornered and thus causing shortage
here despite abundant crops, made it
necessary to foster the growth of cot
ton where it would be under British
control.
Egyptian cotton. he claimed, was
better from the point OF view Of the
manufacturer and the quality Of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
A Rare Convenience

~ No x - IVAT0 OVHvVU1SHC0sI
How do you like this apartment
house? Service good?"
BEST ever. Why. the janitor even
has q dress suit and makes good
emergency man at bridge
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

MrA Winalow's Soothing syrup fsr Children
tsething, softsns the gums, reduces innammer
tioo, allays pain. cures wind oolic, H . bo&tle
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
JUDGE CURED. HEART TROUBLE.

I took about 6 boxes OF poddss Kid
ney Pills for Heart Trouble from
which ! had suffered for years.
had dizzy spells, my eyes pulled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

Pensive maids may develop into ex.
pensive wives. :. IS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
; Suspicion,

Suspicion.
"'Your artist son. sir, has q very
effective touch" as.s.t5
How much did you lend him7"
Hens can mont, but fat people have
no such sinecure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
LNGBLHOOD
WOMANHOOD
MOTHERHOOD

helped them over painful periods in
their life-and saved them many day !
Of anguish and misery. This tonic, in
liquid form, was devised over 40 years
ago for the womanly system, by R.V.
Pierce, M. D., and has been sold ever 81
since by dealers in medicine to the
benefit Of many thousand women.
Nov-ifvou prster-you cas o6taLs d.
Pieyre's FdpoTfts Prescription tablets ct
voar druggist ut 81 per Dor, also In SOC
sise or send 50 ore cent stoN1po to Dr..
II. " PSsTcs. BH16lo, N. T. for t5jol boK
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

While engaged in loving your enc
MES, don't slight your friends. r
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-08
Initials Always Proper.

Is silver to be given a bride always
engraved with the initials of her
maiden name? Is her first name per
missible to use en-. l..
Yes, both silver and linen bear the
initials Of the bride. Near and dear
friends sometimes use the first name.
! and sometimes a pet cognomen is en-.
graved on a personal gift. This is done
on silver picture frames. which are
much in vogue at present. presumably
to hold the husbandelect's photo.
graph.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-08
Taupe Velvet.

are loose and baggy in effect the
swathed silhouette is emphasized by
the cut of the lower portion Of the gar.
ment.
One wrap particularly noticeable
was of all-white ermine, with draped
effect at the hips. Around the bottom
of the coat appeared thick fringe OF
ermine tails. There was q deep,
square collar of the ermine, trimmed
with fringe of the black tails. The
loose. baggy sleeves were trimmed at
the lower edge with fringe of the
tails.
Another wrap was OF moleskln
draped around the shoulders in cape
effect. There was a shaped piece. ex-
tending from the shoulder line almost
to the waist, of gold lace and Orien-
tai embroidery finished by large gold
tassel A huge muff of the moleskin
accompanied the cloak.
Another handsome afternoon CO.'S
tune was of black velvet trimmed
with skunk. The coat was one of the
new three-Quarter length models with
loose. baggy sleeves set in, much on
the line of the evening wraps. There
was a large collar of skunk and mar.
row bands of the same fur edged the
coat. Between the bands of the fur
we're applied braid motifs. A wide
band of braid was appliQued on the
bottom of the skirt. In front ap.
peared two rows of buttons and braid
loops.
Another admirable costume was of
taupe silk brocade and broadcloth,
combined. The jacket was Of silk
brocade finished with large collar
| of opossum. The jacket was fastened
with small braid buttons and loops.
/ There were deep cuffs Of the fur
| trimmed with the buttons and braid.
| The skirt was in tunic effect at the
front. and was trimmed with three
large buttons.
Still another costume was of taupe
velvet and cloth, accompanied by a Sc,
of silver fox. The Jacket Of velvet
was fashioned in cutaway style and
trimmed with braid and buttons. The
skirt was Of broadcloth looped up Il
the side and front. A lash on the lefi
side at the bottom showed an under
skirt Of velvet.
MARY DEAN.