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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27

shouts. His Excellensg seemed to
listen; to realize what they meant;
to htm-his daughter @ q.
"The GOVERNOR! The Governor!"
"Tremblez tyrans! Tremblez!"
An ironical Hash lit up. for an In
slant, the dying eyes. He. soon. would
be beyond reach Of these dogs-ca-
naille! But she7 His gaze again
rested on the Black Seigneur; In that
tense. heeting second. seemed reading
his very soull
EFT Ia belle comtesse. ~ fille!" cried
the menacing voices.
A tremor crossed the Governors
face; his pale lips moved. Forget!
Save her!" An instant his eyes I'm
gered persistently on the young man:
then passed to his daughter: az they
did 10, slowly the light, more human
and appealing than any that had ever
shone there before. went out Of them.
My lady's fair head dropped until 1t
lay on her fathers breast: uncon-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Her vIcarlous Babies,

Her vlcarlous Babies.
A young New York woman just past
girlhood. who has An ample income.
wished to assume the guardianship Of
some child without taking it into her
own home. which. under the circum-
stances. was impossible. After some
looking about the association hit upon
q struggling mother who was 10 very
poor that she had practically made up
her mind to yield to An institution her
two children. girl and boy. These
children. who were very promising.
were shown to the fairy godmother.
who undertook to pay for their sup
port and education.
BY this miraculous means the moth
er Is able to keep her children with
her and they themselves. now that
they are properly cared for and en-
couraged. are blossoming into unsx-
pected charms.-Harper's Bazaar.
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.RS UNDER TIE R00[ ETC.

glance. swerving to the Governor.
lighted with satisfaction. "The people
have paid. And twas I-showed them
the way!" s5. 4 Ii ss5s + !. II
1T was you. then-who broke faith
In the negotiations for the exchange
Of prisoners?" 1. .s5 n. ID d
A smile came to the face Of the old
servant. II had to-" he said simply.
Il alone am to blame. No one knew;
except. perhaps, the poet, who may
have surm1sed! It was treachery for
treachery!" with sudden flerceness.
you could not hav4 done 1t, nor your
father, nor any Of the seigneurs be-
fore him!" The young man seemed
scarcely to hear; his glance had again
sought my lady. But am only .
servant-and in dealing with viper !
used it, own tricks! Did you think l
had forgotten those stripes? Or the
blow he gave your father-in the
back?" A moment Sanchez hand
fumbled 1t his coat; drew out bag
of oilskin. Here IL something that
belonged to your father. took 1t
from his breast the day, he died, think.
ing some .time-1 can't tell what only
1t contains letter from the former
lady Of the Mount! When my master
got 1t. he told me to pack few be-
longings-that we were going
to return!" 49,, 5 "A
Sanchez voice broke OF: again he
strove to speak; could not; put out
his hand. Mechanically the Black
Seigneur's closed on that OF the old
servant; even ~ it did 50. the lattsr''s
fingers clutched suddenly; ceased to
move. In the church now all was.
silent, but without arose discordant
sounds. cries. harsh and vengeful. for
the Governor!
Starting. the Black Seigneur ga1ed
about, toward him they were clamor-
Ing for, now lying still. 1T the base Of
the monument. Then releasing the
fingers. that seemed yet to hold him.
the young man sprang forward. 40 my,
lady threw herself wildly. protecting
". over her father. At that touch, the
Governors eyes opened; met hers;
the Black Seigneur'si
Nearer the door. now rang the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Of PLAIN vEGETABL EiS.
REMARKABLY PRETTY A lezgl. = N
DECORATIONS MAY Be MADE
Call only for the ExsreIse Of Little
Ingenuity, and the Quality Of ,llHll Il N
Food 10 Not In the Least ins-3s II
paIred-oome Examples. s3S

There are many artificial ways TO-
make lovely decorations. but In the
study OF vegetable flowers we ca = 7
show simple way OF making our ev-G
eryday meals more appetizing and stu X
not interfere with the palatable part
of the dishes We prepare. These
things will appeal to every one who
may be interested In making home home
dishes with pretty garnishes. For a; IN q:
stance, the small vegetable can PC CUT
into flowers, as follows: s9;;i
Beets-Cut beets in fancy shapes:
they make pretty garnish for any
salad: cut as cups to serve salad IN
carries out the red color scheme:
sliced and cut like hearts carries out
the valentine idea. II '3 ri
Cabbage Cut cabbage head III Ike
flower; take out center, and make in-$
to slaw and serve in head. You can
also serve hot 1caulinower sor lunch
con in cabbage head or any other vege-
table salad. ii s. {
Cantaloupes-Cutc antaloMpe In hall.
scallop. AL with green grapes and and
serve as first course: cav also serve
ice cream In the halves. .5s
Celery-Cut celery about 5 inches
long, slash each end with scissors and
stand in ice-cold water until It. curls; 81
then serve on lettuce leaves with may
onnaise; this makes = good relish:
Lettuce-Cups are pretty to serve
salad in. Use fresh, crisp lettuce.
Potatoes-Boil and cream we'll by
running through ricer;; season with =
little butter. milk, white pepper and
salt: when a little wara. color deli
cately, put into tube. and make into
rc.es, sweet peas. etc. or mold into
morning glories or nests and eggs
Make into cups large CROUCH to hold
raw egg, run in stove until egg -
cooked, and serve Nound steak.
Make mound. serve chops around It.
and sprinkle with peas ct base. 5$ v
shes-Small red radishes can
be cut to look like carnations or tu-9
lips; they make beautiful garnish {
for aspic In green. and are pretty on
lettuce with salad: cut In slices. they
look pretty on meat salad; cut with /.
celery, they are nice to serve IN pep
pers with taste Of onion. s.
Tomatoes Cut tomatoes like pond
lilies serve with slices OF cucumbers.
as a salad Cut 10 cups. take out
center. mix with cucumber and cel,j
cry. and serve with mayonnaise; these;
cups can also be used for sweetbreadsi
and chicken. Serve In slices. with
cottage cheese between. Cut nice to- to-
matoes in half and put cheese nov 49,
On In tcenter; serve on lettuce leaves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27

to light such a. these have" Juggling
with the gems. you but stamp your
self . fool
You're welcome to your opinion,
my friend!" The man with the bur
den spoke bruskly. Good night"
Stay: why such haste? You seem
not q bad fellow. Set the wench down.
Well have sight of her, and, perhaps =
with coarse expletives. II she's q
pretty face. and taste for this fiery
liquor the old monks laid down, wen
ind q gewsaw or two to her liking!"
But the man made no answer; was
about to pass on. when the speaker
noticed for the first time the woman'n
hand. white and small. hanging Imply
whats this7 More jewels ?" His e1.
clamation was caughe up BY the 9th.
ers. Not 30 fast. comrade! This
puts different face to the matter.
Set down the booty. and" springing
to his feet. we'll see what it's worth"
"Ill not stop!" The man looked At
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
How h Treated Her.

A certain osteopath was treating a
young woman who had very weak
ankles and wrists. AS she lived in q
town quite q distance from his own
city, he was forced to leave the city
Saturday of each week and 60 to the
town in which the young woman
lived, give her the treatment Sunday.
and return to the once Monday. A
friend once asked the osteopath how
he had arranged to give the young
woman the treatment for her ankles
and wrists when she lived at such .
distance. and the osteopath replied:
"Oh, 20 out and treat her weob
ends."-Lippincott's Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
veootablo Soup.


A good vegetable soup 10 made 10
this way: Brown In three tablespoon
fuls of butter In . saucepan > sliced
onion, = sliced carrot. . sliced tomato.
Z sliced turnip, stick Of celery and =
parsnip After they have Drowned
slowly for Is minutes. add . quart
and ! pint Of cold water and three
or four tomatoes, two or three more
stalks OF celery. some parsley and q
carrot. and simmer gently for An noor
or 20. Then add three tablsspoonLft,ulllas ~
OF bread crumbs and rub the soup
through / strainer. Season Well VIII Ell
pepper and, salt. and after i II r.
moved from the fre add Z couple Of
tablespoonfuls Of butter. Serve With
finely minced parsley sprinkled ovs re
the top and pass croutons with II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Proved His Point.

Gertrude ran to mother. her eyes
big with indignation. Mother, Fred
die says you told a falsehood!" she
painted. Freddie WAS summoned, and
questioned, pleading mot guilty"
"Oh. you did" accused Gertie. mo,
mother; said you lie." Mother
does not lie,' responded mother,
reaching for. the switch. Don't you
lie in bed at night" And Freddie
lodged under the bed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
CHAPTER xxxlll.
on the Sands.

On the Sands. y
A man, bearing In his arms the mo-
tionless form Of a woman. paused later
that night in the shadow OF low
stone howell near the lover gate OF
the Mount. As he crouched beneath
the thatch projecting like the rim Of
an old hat above him his eyes, eager.
fierce. studied the distance he had yet
to traverse from the end of the mar
row alley, where he had stopped. to
the open entrance at the base Of the
rock to the sands. The goal was not
far: but few moments would have
sufiiced to reachit; only between him
and the point he had so long been
striving to attain. an obstacle, or group
Of obstacles. interviewed. Before q
bonfire OF wreckage Of stuff-furniture
and household tgoods-several ragged.
absolute fellows sat with bottles be-
fore them. drinking hard and quarrel
Ing the while over number of glitter
ing gems, gold snuffboxes and trinhets
of all kinds.
"This bit OF ivory for the white
stone!" 5s55#
add the brooch!"
mot I! Look 1T the picture! Her
ladyship. perhaps!" n, NJ. &.
"They have not found herr" MI
mo; for all the searching! But she
10 somewhere: can't have escaped
from the Mount, And when the drabs
and trulls lay hands on her!"
"Ay, when!" casting the dice.
The man. peering from the alley.
.hesitated4 no longer: behind sounded
the footsteps Of others. and gather
Ing his burden more firmly, he strobe
boldly forth toward the group and ths
gate. At his approach. their talk
jargon Of thieves Latin" that
smacked more of the cabarets of Paris
than those Of the coast-momentarily
ceased; beneath lowering brows. they
stared hard. 3.se
What have you there. comrads1"
said one.
Look and see!" answered the man
In q rough tone. #
Poor booty! a womanH quoted an.
other with harsh laugh. You're
easily pleased. Al II wenches were
not plentiful enough on other occa-
sions. without wasting time on night
like this; when diamonds and gold are
to be had for the searching!''
X. "And silver plates and watches and
rare AQuors!'' cried third in knaves'
arsot. Every one. However. to his
taste; An you prefer . light-of.love
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Pianksd Bssfoteale.

Take TWO pounds Of best round
steak, pound it we'll after sitting one
half cup -four over It: slice six on
ions over the steak, salt and pepper
well, shake dash OF red pepper over
also; all dripping pan half full Of
cold water and place in .: hot oven
to bake one hour; do not turn the
meat Serve from the dish it was
baked In.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
About STOCKINGS.

Having trouble with my stockings
wearing out at the heels. have dis
covered that very good way to pres
vent this is to sew = piece Of velvet
inside the back Of the shoes. This
makes the stockings last much longer.
,-Exchange.S &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Cold Potatoes.

In summer we win find It very con.
venient to have cold boiled potatoes
Ar use In potato salad or for frytnk
for breakfast or>lunch or for creameA
potatoes. q. II 5S;s
We now ind bacon and eggs 70
agreeable and also 30 easy to cook
with little heating Of the house that
we, can easily dispose Of the cold
potatoes by frying in bacon fat This
will save using Of meat while giving
good tendency to balance the lighter
diet 30 desirable in hot weather.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Lemonade Hint.

When making lemonade always dis
solve the sugar in q little hot water
before putting 1t into the lemonade.
This keeps the sugar from sinking to
the bottom of the glass and sweetens
It more quickly. Another method you
will find good is to put the lemon in
hot water before squeezing. as 1t
gives twice as much juice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
He'd Have Won.

The man who was always looking
for a chance to bet fell among Indians
and was scalped. After the operation
he staggered to his feet, pulled out a
roll OF bills, and shouted: Come on.
now, you red butchers, I'll bet you ten
to one you can't do it again."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Explosives in Japan.

The consumption Of explosives in
Japan is increasing yearly. On the
Osaka market Japan brands are be-
ueved to constitute no less than 65
per cent Of the total sales Of dyna-
mite. IN the eastern districts. on the
other hand, the imported article is
said to keep the lead, albeit with diff
6culty. The extensive public works
already proposed and now in course
OF execution. such as the blasting OF
q number of new galleries In the cop.
per mines at Besshi. the construction
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27

Of the Shikoku and Oita railways, the
conclusions OF the hydro-electric en-
terprises at Kinugawa and Katsura-
gawa, ETC., are evidently calculated to
stimulate the demand which certainly
cannot be met by the local output for
some years to come
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27

scious. she seemed yet to shield him
with figure inert. But only for q mo-
ment!
] EFT la belle comtesse!' s-
STOPPING. the u Black Seigneur
snatched the slender form to his
breast; ran back to the altar. There.
looking around him. az one who made
himself familiar with the place, his
glance apparently found what 1t sought
"a small stairway, entrance to the
crypt. At the same time he started
to descend. the people swept into the
church. ~
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- 4 ! 4 ~ 1
Graf, MANCHESTER, Il
him steadily. ION the Mount Is. Or
should be. plenty for all! Go seek
for YOURSELF.
"Pardi!" softly. Here's one dares
speak his mind!
- speak plainly" in tone Of au.
thority. "and you would do well to
heed!" 2GE
Perhaps" interposing. What say
you. comrades7'' q 4 I Va.
Evil smiles illumined evil faces:
they. who had just been on the point
Of blows among themselves. now re
garded one another with common un-
derstanding. One weighed tentatively
that delicate weapon. q spontoon; =
second stroked his halberd, as liking
to feel the smoothness OF the shaft.
while third reached for cleaning
"Folard's Partizan." And in the glare
Of the fire every implement showed
sign 1t had been used that night. The
point OF the spontoon was as steel
crusted Ger; the ak Of the halherd
might have come from q bouchere;
the blade of the "Partizan" resembled
. great leaf at autumn-time. This last
wavered perilously near the uncon-
scious burden; had the man made a
movement to resist. would have
struck: but the black eyes. only.
combated-held the blood-shot ones.
Though not for long, again the weap-
on seemed about to dart forth: the
man about to hurl himself and his bur
den desperately aside. when, from
above, came the sound Of hoarse
laughter and singing. and simultane-
ously number OF peasants. Bretons
by their dress, burst into view.
"Eh, cockatoo, what now!"
"Eh, cockatoo!" shrilly. Who would
you be killing?''
"A selfish fellow that refuses to
share!" answered he of the halberd,
a. II little pleased at the Interruption.
Refuses to share. does he!" she
repeated. and. staggering down,
peered forward: only to start back.
1.-THE Black seigneur!" e.
arBE.' t3s&t f
Those who accompanied her-a
rough rabble from field and forest
gazed, not without surprise, or uncouth
admiration. at one whose name and
fame were well known on that north
ern coast; but these evidences OF
rough approval were not shared by the
aliaa rogues On my lady's finger the
gam spanked; held their eyes like
lure. Black Seigneur, or not. they
muttered sullenly. what knew they OF
her he had with him; whose hand was
not that Of cinder-wench or scullery
maid! Let them look at her face!
She might be great lady-she might
b the Governors daughter herself!
"The Governors daughter" All.
alike, caught at the word. y
'And II she .were!" dercely the
Black seigneur confronted them.
While, hesltating, they sought for a
reply. quickly he went on. Who had
Z better right to her? The Black
iseigneur! The Lady Elise! Harshly
he laughed. Was It not fair spoil? His
Excellency's enemy; his ExoeIency's
daughter. Did they think treasure
isnweeter than revenge? Let them try
to rob him Of it.! A; for the ring!
lContemptuously he took 1t from my
ilady'e hand; threw 1t among them.
s.s A few scrambled, others were still
FOR finishing the tragedy then. The
people versus the lords and their
SHAWN. xiii 1t onoe!" the injunc.
ton had gone forth from Paris.
f, A. Ia spoke. one OF the fierceat put
ont hin hand: touched my lady, when
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6 ~ 3,lti@ lr q 3SSt ri -',''"o " ",
CHAPTER 'T'.l: 2. x, xx 9 u.
Near the 4Altar.'

- - IS
i"Morbleu! Here's . madman!" Ere
|. the Black seiEneur could unsheathe
his sword, that Of the Marquis had
!: pierced slightly his shoulder. Put up
your blade. my Lord l" AZ quickly
4 springing back and drawing his own.
4 he held himself In an attitude Of de-
\ Tense. In this matter are We. or
j should We be OF mind <
5s; Wet" Ny lords weapon played
4 In fierce curves and flashes: he
laughed derisively. s ,iS3i
81 am here to serve her ladyship-
I Il car! !" 5s.
..'You! "a rapid coup de, tiercs was
the Marquis reply. You! Whose out.
laws carried her on before! You are
pleased to Jest, Monsieur Bandit"
7 Il mo test, my Lord 1 = coolly. More
over. 1t 10 you who serve her ladyship
! III at such moment in7' s /,
Mon Disu! You instruct!
Il IN II have no wish for this combat,
y Monsteurs 10 Marquis! !" AZ no spoke.
she Black seignsur retreated slowly
toward the door. But II you press
y too close ss52 4$
4 S Sf Ma foi! You talk very brave. but
~ notice your legs take you backward.
However. Il viii not serve; you shall
/ not escape" 81. II
mo :" His back now against the
door. the Black Seigneur defended
himself with his right hand. the while
4 his left felt behind for bolt which It
4 found shot into place. Then let us
4 remove temptation BY locking the
door! :" II q
What! You did,. then. intend
n sudden fierce pounding from with
y out on the door, interrupted.
1t was necessary to keep them out
but It. viii be only for moment.
So put up your blade!" peremptorily.
There Is no time to lose" ~
"a You are right!'' The Marquis
face expressed scorn and unreasoning
4 anger: his sword leaped. to an accel-
& Grated tempo. There IL NO time to
!; lose i shall honor you! The Mar
uuis de Beauvillers will stoop to cheat
the fourches patibulaires! And my
4 lord luz dangerous and clever
( thrust that was met: answered. From
A the Marquis hand .the blade new;
struck the pavement: at the same
time, q rending and tearing Of wood
l came from the door.
The Black seigneur !eaped forward:
but the stroke his adversary, now dis.
armed. expected. fell not on him; d.
rected toward q lamp overhead. sole
source of illumination Of the CORR.
/ dor. the weapon struck hard. Shat
tered by the blow, the ornamental con.
I trivance crashed to the floor; the
place was plunged in darkness. s
Save yourself. my Lord!" said a
calm voice, and my lady. standing, AZ
Il 1t were. in the center of vortex Of
wildly rushing figures. felt her waist
suddenly clasped; herself swept on!
Once or twice she struggled; resisted,
hardly knowing what she did; but the
sound OF q low. determined voice, not
unfamiliar to her. and the conscious
ness OF physical foroeor was 1t all
\ physical?-that seemed to beat down
8 her will, left no choice but to obey.
Darkness gave way. to waves Of
light; reflections Of hame surrounded
4 them; black trails of smoke coiled
around The girls strength went: her
breath came faster. A thick cloud
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
~. keep .hsattressss clsan..

Z Mattresses become soilsd very easy.
"A good way to keep them clean II to-
get unbleached cloth, the cheap kind
IL Just a. good and not 90 heavy To-
wash Make . case just large enough
to At the mattress. % Il cannot
wrinkle. sys .3;S$ S,5ji.
Sew It across the head. leaving the
foot open. Slip it ON and draw II
down smooth. and just sew It here and
there to hold 1t in place. When 1t be-
comes soiled take it on. wash. iron
and replzce. Cool. clean and sweet
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Milk Inspection Is No Fun

folks that get milk from this farm
can't stand It too"
And not being able to answer that
argument, the milk inspector lSft her
kindly withal. but yet voicing her
indignation over chem there new
tangled idees of cleanliness"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Better Word.

Banks (who has invited his friend
.home)-"Well, what do you think of
my coy little apartment? Banks
Apartment. old chap? I should call
it a compartment"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
About potatoaa

Put the potatoes to soak q little
while with small piece OF common.
soda in the water. and you win find
they are much easier to scrape and do
not soil the fingers. Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Moman,a Unntness.

Al anti-suffragist once said, WON
ans unhtness for the ballot necessi-
tates her continuance In a narrow en-.
vironment. 8. "
This reminds US Of the old negro
who was asked why he did not seek
religion. He replied, Boss. / amt
nt.''
"Well," said the other man. why
don't you get 1T?
Uncle Pete answered, BOSS, amt
fitten to git ."-Woman's Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
Maxim Peanuts DlaestlbI,,

Some people canpot eat peanuts be-
cause Of dimculty in digesting them.
If they take Tablespoonful Of salt in
little water after eating peanuts no
trouble Of any kind viii bs expe-
rionced. ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27

To Test a Ripe Pineapple.
Pull the leaves from the pineapple,
and IL they do not pluck readily the
pineapple Is not ready to be used
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
FOR Brick Floors.

A red.bricked kitchen floor win keep
beautifully red and clean II instead Of
soap drop Of paramn oil 10 used in.
the water. This mixture removes all
the grease marks. 81,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
when MakIno Mind sauce

When making mint sauce II bot
vinegar IL used instead of cold it will
greatly improve the favor and give
the sauce better color.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-08-27
A Gentle I'll, Hit.

she--What flowers do you think are
best for pressing?
S Hell prefer two lips.