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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Pleased With His Progress
Pursuit Of the Affections Of the Widow
Shy Was Not Exactly Smooth.
However. i

.Uck!-yassah! 'Bleeged to you
for de ''terrygation sab: and rs pub
gressin' mighty fine in muh love At
far wild de Wilder Shy. At de fust,
de lady took and put chase to me wild
a shotgun when mentioned muh atti-
tude to'a'ds her. Bless goodnessl--
'twuzzen't loaded, but she >done
rammed me wit it as I sailed over do
fence and like to uh-broke de spine
OBJ muh back. De time she flung hot
watah on me she sho' scalded me good
md plenty; but got well after .
while. dess as de faithful allus does.
well, den. yiste'd'y, whilst I was
uh-makin' muh bow to her. she
slapped me hat-done a fine job. too.
sab: and muh head rings plumb yit
But OATS all right. uh-kase rs gwine
to go round tomor' and let her 'poler-
gizs to me. and IN be so dag-gone
genteel dat she KANT fail to make
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Cattle Invariably Are Housed Under
the Same Roof az the
Family. It'll f5E

The typical Dutch farmhouse IS
square. one-storied. with a pyramid
shaped roof. The space between the
apex OF the roof and the ceiling OF the
dwelling part is generally used a.
storehouse for winter food for the cat
4 tie. The living room door opens into
the stable, for the cattle are invari-
ably houses under the same roof as
the family. The homes vary little in
their furnishings. One always sees
bright strips OF carpet, highly pol
ished center table," where the family
Bible is displayed. and a. glass dress
er. with its shelves filled with rare old
brass and Delft ware. The most curl
GUS thing about the houses is the
sleeping quarters-unique and certain
" unhealthy from the modern View
point, which requires plenty Of fresh
!. air in the bedrooms.
The cheesemaker's family sleeps In
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
WHEN BOY NEEDS SYMPATHY
Awkward Age" Time Of Real Trouble
That Average Youth Has to
Pass Through. #

| Speaking Of the troubles of an awk-
ward boy, Dr.. Edwin H. Hughes Of De
Paw university says in Mothers
World: en-
'The boy is in constant state Of
fitting moods. In the morning he be-
lieves, and believes tremendously, that
his father is the finest man to be found
anywhere and In the evening he
knows without q doubt that there
never was a meaner man on the face
Of the earth than that same father.
"In the morning he adores i, his
mother with all the, ardor Of; a boys
heart, and believes that there lis mo
throne so lofty as to be beyond her
worth. and in the evening, when he
has been refused. maybe. a second
piece OF pie at the dinner table, he
knows that there never was a more
tyrannical being. $5. FL
"And II he is normal boy he IS not
fond Of books. and he goes to school
largely because his father pushes him
from home and the oolmaster pulls
him into school. Il Ii AZ 51
Now. what the boy needs at this
time Is adrO1tA sympathy. II you are
at some social gathering and you see
some boy standing of by the door suf-
fering like a modern martyr. go to him
and make him forget that he has
hands, feet, collar that chokes him,
clothes that are too big for him, and
for just a minute let him be a human
being.
"He may also need an appeal to his
self-respect at this period. We do not
have the one-thousandth part Of the
self-respect that we ought to have.
And the boy at this time needs to have
real tribute paid to his personality, SO
that he will feel that. after all, he is
somebody In the world.
1.-THE man.conscious age is when the
boy seeks companions and he reads
books. and the chances are that he
will get hold Of bad book. Unless
you get him a good book to take the
! place OF the one that he has. he is
more than likely to get worse book.
It Is the same with res pect to his com
panions. You can never reform a boy
by vacancy s%
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
49,
Plentiful Stock.

The prodigal had returned ana was
trying to justify himself.
"Of course I've been a failure" he
said resentfully. but how could I
have been otherwise? You cant get
anywhere in this world without pull
Wherever you look It's pull. pull. pull
nothing but everlasting pull. In
politics it's pull. In literature you
can't get anybody to look at your stun
unless you have pull. In business II
you haven't pull you might as well
put up the, shutters before you be-
gin-and where could I, the unknown,
nameless. insignificant son lof a farm
er like you get any pull 2" Z. ..5, :$i
That's all right, Sammy" said the
old man Eye done wise to, come right
back here. This Is the place to git
what ye need. You 90 out In the
truck garden behind the barn and
yen find q years supply O pull .waitin'
for ye right thar among them there
weeds
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
up wild me. And den. de fust thing
yo' know. Is kotched her! Yassah!
Us sho1y puhgressin' pow'ful peart
wid muh dictionary animositles!"-
Ladies' Home Journal
Customs Of Other Days.

. . = u d. .
Drinking tricks figured in diplomacy
in the time Of Henry VIII. Mrs. Hem
ry Gust quotes the kings challenge to
Hubertus, the representative Of the
Palsgrave Frederick. He sent for two
huge goblets, filed with wine and beer
respectively, and gave the envoy hia
choice for drinking out" test In
vain Hu5ertus pleaded thai his master
had actually instituted = company Of
the golden ring to put down such con-
tests any member who broke the pro-
hibition to lose his ring and give II to
the poor. Henry, anxious to prove
that the Englishman was the better
man, promised to find the forfeits him
self and drank his beer at draft,
while it took the German four gulps to
account for the wine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Party Favor Holders.

Favor holders for children's parties
come in the shape Of big cakes, glort-
ously frosted. decorated with garlands
and vines Of tiny flowers and leaves,
in natural. colors, and fitted with inyis-
ible sticks for number OF slender
wax candles. This cake is non
edible affair formed Of eight wedge
shaped boxes OF about the size of .
generous slice OF layer confection. and!
1t Is pissed to each young guest in
the same manner. AS the frostinG
and the decorations are not sugar.
but OF materials unaffected by time,
the boxes, II promptly collected and
put carefully away, may be used for
several subsequent birth anniversa-
ries 80 -. AZ: ~. :. III Z. q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
WHEN SUMS. RAYS ARE HOT
Embroidered Hat OF Linen on PIque
the Most Appropriate That !
Child Can Wear. II

There Is nothing more becoming
to the fower-like face OF q child than
the embroidered hat of linen or piQue.
At this season the clever mother is
making the summer clothes for her
little people. There are many pretty
frocks and hats which are purchase
BILE at the needlework departments al
ready stamped in attractive designs.
These can be- embroidered In a sur
prisingly short space of time II q not
too elaborate design IL selected.
Pad the flower petals and leaves
with darning cotton, running the
stitches lengthwise. Cover this, using
mercerized cotton of medium weight,
placing the stitches at right angles
with the padding.
The edge Of the hat is usually seal
loped and buttonhole stitched, but II
preferred. an edging of cambria en-
broidery, Irish crochet or cluny lace
can be used. These dainty sun hats
consist OF two sections, the brim and
tam-o' -shanter crown, which buttons
to the brim.
This makes it an easy matter to
launder the hats, since they lie per-
fectly fiat when detached from the
brim. !ti5
"A prettier effect is produced II the
hat is lined with a colored linen.
which shows through the eyelets. The
lining is cut the same size as the top
and the two! are buttonhole-stitched
together at the outside and bound to-
gether at the head size.
Embroidery is the daintiest and
most serviceable way of decorating
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
How Dutch Farmers Live

| y : z H.. . . & VI
beds built in cupboard-like recesses, in
the wall and as far from the window
as possible. There is door similar
to that Of a cupboard. and this is kept
closed during the day, in order that
the bed may be hidden from view. The
stuffy condition of this walled-in bed
room can be readily imagined. The
linen Is always snowy white. and the
whole makeup presents an attractive
appearance, even to the decorated
strap suspended from the. ceiling and
used to assist the occupant of the
couch to arise, The visitor Is always
welcome at the cheese farms. but the
visit must be made early in the morn.
ing If the cheesemaking is to be seen.
-Leslie's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
~ FREDERIC s. ISkAM.Il
IHE STRQLLERsis '.phDR Tn[RQI.[
ILLUSTRATE NS By 714I I

one who has not tasted food for many;
hours. The other, for his part, showed
no immediate desire to disturb that
occupation; for: some time waited and
1t was not until the servant stopped.
reached out his arm for glass. to
drink, that the young man again
spoke. a III s5 555 " h b;
."The, palace! The plan Of the
Mount? Did you notice?@ Tell me
something Of ft-how it Is laid out
Sanchez swallowed; set down the
glass hard. "Yes, yes! II saw much
"a great dealt" he answered with
eager zest. Oh, / kept my eyes open.
although I seemed not to, and was
mindful Of learning all I could"
"Here!" From his pocket the young
man took note book; pencil. "set 1t
down; everything! I know something.
already, from the old monks-the
rough diagrams in their books. You
entered where? Take the pencil
and II sf,5. ss.
The minutes passed and still San
chez traced; seemed almost to forget
his injuries In his interest in the Ia
bor Plan after plan was made; torn
up; one finally remained in the hand
OF the Black Seigneur.
"You think" Anxiously the serv-
ant watched his masters face; but the
latter, straight. erect. with keen eyes
fixed. did not answer.
You think = again began the man
when the ancient time-piece, beating
.harshly the hour, interrupted. H
Eleven O'clock! High tide!" The
Black seigneur pushed back his chair
and rose. 5 N
''Good!" sanchez's alacrity indi-
Gated a quick comprehension OF what
the movement portended. 6
"You-had better remain here!"
shortly. 55$s IL
"Me?" said the servant with q harsh
laugh. IN 2" 30
Have you not had. enCueh Of my
faml]"-my service 7" the young Seig-
neur demanded bitterly. $s
"Bah!"" muttered the other. The
dog that's beaten springs at the
chance to bite! You go to rescue
your comrades. Twill go with you'll"
I'm which case, ceath-not ven
geance-will most likely be your re-
ward!
II care mott" stubbornly. Z
A moment the Black Seigneur re-
garded him; then made gesture.
Well, have YOUR, way!" He lis
tened. ""The wind is in the west"
IA little south Of west" answered
the man. & t5Sz 1
"a rough night for your boat to
have crossed
"Oh, was bound to come! And
II you hadn't been here. I'd have gone
on. on-till l found you"
The hand Of the young man touched
Ethe others shoulder. Come! he
said, and threw open the door.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
I. "Neil Ro.ep BAGS.

Nell rose" the lovely new shade
of cerise named In honor Of Miss
Eleanor woodrow Wilson. apears In
series of handbags Of the finest of
pin sealskin. They are mounted on
invisible steel frames, having handles
OF self material or steel linking, and
self-colored Innings Of MORE or fine
glace kid Legal sized envelopes Of
the same pelt and c1or, made with
two Empowered compartments on
the front side. have strap handles
crossing the back. and interiors TT
ted with complete vanity equipment
in addition to handkerchief, purse and
card case receptacle. The Nell rose"
handbag series also includes the
square, oblong and blunt-topped tri-
angle shapes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
The Governor Himself Appeared.

dashed? II Because Of him he served OF
Of the old Seigneur before that! ]
heard you ask about him-of his hav-
ing gone to America? Why. did you
care about that? ~.
"You seem to have listened to .
great dealt" a. S,ts3 II
"And why did he 60 to America
she went on. unheeding. did You hate
him, too? What for
y III you have nothing else to talk
about He glanced at the door.
"And the 5lands!" she said. They
were his: now they are yours
"Unjustly. perhaps you think"
tf}(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Economical. Suggestion,

Economical Suggestion.
A Pittsburg manufacturer, who got
his own education in the school Of hard
knocks. has considerable respect for
college degrees and sometimes think
he would like to have one. 1t Is not
an unworthy ambition, and much bet
ter than buying some things that mil
lionaires buy. But his side partner
doesn't think 20 much Of college dc.
gees.
Some people don't, you know.
"A college has offered me degree =
the manufacturer was telling his friend
recently.
For a donation, dare say"
YES; they offer me a degree for Z
donation of million"
whats the use? Buy yourself =
hundred dollars worth Of funny
clothes, If you want to be college
boy, and save the rest of the coin
Pittsburg Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Thu Three Decker.

Fashion never quite neglects the
three-tier skirt. more. particularly for
evening wear. The version Of II
for the present season is that the va.
rious tiers raise q little In front, drop
ping slightly toward the back. This,
does away with the straight line roundl
the body which detracts 80 much from
the height OF the wearer. ii ! !
A specimen Of the gown is In soft
satin In tone OF green like that OF
the tulip foliage. Each dounce is bor-
dered with gold lace mounted on
gold net and daintily jeweled with
emerald and gold crystals. The hchul
which forms also the sleeves Is trims
med exactly in the same fashion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
London's Prize Bad Boy.

A London boy who pulled the COM
munication cord in Midland express
train in q fit Of temper pleaded guilty
to stopping the train without sufficient
cause at Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire.
The lad. Cecil Jordan, fourteen years
old, was in compartment of the
Leicester express with six others, and,
although a gale was blowing. he
would persist in having the window
open. Another passenger pulled it
up, and on being prevented from
again lowering it the boy pulled the
communication cord Taking into &C
count that Jordan was In bad health,
the judge bound him over.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Why. Nc Laughed.

Mayor Shank OF Indianapolis said to
a woman interviewer the other day:
TITS you women who must fight the
economic battles OF the future The
men are 20 busy earning the money
that they have no time to give to the
campaign tor cheaper living. This
must be . woman's campaign. and
woman viii fight It best with the bal
lot That's why, when hear men
laugh at the thought Of woman's sui
frage struggle. I'm Disguised and
ashamed. Such laughter seems as in
.opportune a. Smiths. Smith. you
know. laughed loud and long on the
way home from his wife's funeral"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

moved on past him without answer.
At the inner entrance to the little
castle" or chatelet. which presently
she reached, the girl stopped. Here,
without, in the shadow Of two huge
cylindrical towers, that crowned the
feudal gate-house, a number gof sol.
diers, seated on the steps. clinked
their swords and talked: within. be.
meath the high-vaulted dome Of the
guard-room lolled the commandant
and several officers on q bench before
q large window. Immediately on her
appearance they rose. but, merely
bowling stimy, she started toward a
portal on the left. Whereupon the
commandant started forward, defer.
entially would have spoken-stopped
her, when at the same moment. the
door she was approaching opened. and
the governor himself appeared. At
the sight Of her he started; q shade Of
annoyance crossed his thin features.
then almost Immediately vanished;
his cold eyes met hers expectantly.
II have been told you were very
busy, yet must see you: It 10 very
important Y. VA Ell FIJI GsE
"A fraction OF q moment he seemed
to hesitate; then with an absent air:
E"Certainly. I was very busy; never
theless-" he stepped aside; permit
ted her to pass, and softly closed the
door. With the same preoccupied air
he walked to his table before one Of
the large flreplaces whose pyramidal
canopies merged into the ribs Of the
vaulting OF noble chamber, and.
seating himself in cushioned chair.
looked down at few embers. d;
II came" standing. with her fingers
straight and stif on the cold marble
edge Of the table, the girl began to
speak hurriedly, constrainedly, y
wanted to see you-about the prison
ers-''' t
He did not answer. Gently stroking
his wrist, as II the dampness from
some subterranean place had got into
it, he evinced no sign he had heard;
and this apathy and his apparent dis
regard Of her awoke more strongly
the feeling she had experienced 80
often since that day in the cloister.
when he had promised to set free the
servant Of the Black Seigneur; had
kept his word, indeed, but
Cant you see" she forced herself
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
these small hats. and for children the
foppy brims are 9 most attractive
protection from the sun
Fashionable Topaz.

In the realm OF semi.precious stones
the amethyst has held almost undis-
,puted sway for. SO long that one al
ways takes its popularity for granted,
but Its reign is being threatened by
the topaz, that lovely yellow stone
that Is not very generally known. IT,
is used with baroQue pearls and when
set In platinum or gold is truly q
most alluring bit to tempt ones
money. n ~ n
Bracelets, especially. seem to be
used as setting for the topaz, al
though one finds them in pendants.
dog collars and rings. while for the
girl with brown eyes, the topaz ear
ring Is most becoming ornament.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
How 70 Make Ro.e eeads.

Sweet smelling rose beads are made
from rose petals. Grind as many rose
petals as you can collect in the meat
chopper. Put the juice and pulp into
clean kettle, and boil until thick
mass. An iron kettle is best to use,
SO that the beads will turn black.
When cool, roll little Jumps of the
pulp into round or oval shapes. stick
ing a pin through each one while It
is soft. g
Stand the pins upright with their
points in cardboard mat This will
preserve the shape OF the bead. When
dry, string on dark thread. They
should be kept in tight jar or metal,
box to preserve their fragrance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Caesar and Pompey

The memorable contest between
Caesar and Pompey was decided at
Pharsalia, on the 9Th of June, B. c., 4S.
There the contending parties met with
forces by no means great on either
side. Pompey had 10000, while Caesar
had somewhat less, but they were vet
Grams, and under the victory was COM
plete. Pompey fled in haste to Egypt,
paralyzed, broken and without hope.
There he miserably died by the assas-
sins dagger, at the age of sixty. leav-
ing Caesar. for the time being. the
foremost man Of all the world
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
77cHlA.PTER xIIj,-.fcontlnu,,pesd.)

cHAPTER Xlil.-A{ contlnued.)
Outside, the wind, blowing sharper.
Whistled about the caves, beat at the
window and shook the blinds angrtly;
!. far below, a steady monotone to those
other sounds, could be heard the rush
\ and breaking OF the surf.
Khy did I cross myself that day
I on IT, land, when saw her-behind
# you = e..nchez's taciturnity-t
reticenoe Of years-sudde denly burst it's
bonds. Because she made me think
OF the former lady OF the Mount--the
Governors wife who betrayed the
Seigneur, your father!4 promised
y him to keep the secret-he would
have 1t, for the sake Of the lady; but
snow--to II you! Your. father was
stabbed at the foot OF the Mount BY
the Governor -! - II n ss
Stabbed! BY him ~! e :..5.e
1T was given out, sourly. by
Irogues-ag again to shield her!
y But t." H 81, 81 s{
That same day he had letter
from her. AS evening fell he walked
near the Mount--was followed by the
II Governor, who sprang. struck In the
]; back and left him for dead! found
8 him and took him home. But before
he recovered, It was reported my lady
d had died =. B. \ Il
How 2"
Il know not: . punishment. per
1 haps! She was always delicate-or
liked to be considered such-a white
faced. pretty, smiling thing whose
beauty and treachery this other one.
4 the daughter; inherits. It was the
ghost OF herself looking over your
i shoulder that day on the island, with
+ the same bright, perfldious eyes.
Enough i" Angrily the Black Seig.
neurS brought down his hand. Il will
4 hear no more! 81 81
M Because she has caught your
fancy! Because you" .35. s
mo more. say! Think you l
would not avenge your wrongs at
once, were it possible7 That ! would
not strike for you. on the instant? But
now! NY hands are tied. Another
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
F.. EtIt ...s.H.- - l'.' az %. .Hr.H'. rH
Circular Vanity Case.

Combination vanity" and change
cases round Of shape and OF four-inch
diameter, come in taupe, black, ma
hogany, or mulberry morocco, and
have nickel frames and link chain
handles. Their fine kid-lined interiors
are fitted at one side with compart.
ments holding circular mirror and
a powder pun and at the other side
with a purse having a securely fast.
ened envelope nap.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
"A Tower Of Skulls.

In 1909 the Turks defeated the Ser
VANS at Nish. and In memory Of the
victory built . tower Of stone and
Servian skulls. At one time visitors
and tourists used to carry away skulls
as souvenirs, and not SO many years
ago the heads were still to be seen
embedded In the walls. When Nish
became Servian, however. as many
skulls as could be extracted were CIV
en- Christian burial. A few still re-
NAMED, too firmly held by the plas-
ter, and of these two, in glass case.
are shown at the memorial church
close Divide World Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Trimming for Hats.

Single long narrow ostrich feath-
ers, wired into unusual curves Or
curls, are used as the sole trimming
on hats. The coloring is often most
Vivid. 1t is the shade as well as the
angle at which the fancy is placed
that gives the hat its air. Christian
Science Monitor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28

Guimpes can be made In the same
manner on a foundation of heavy
net or lightweight lawn for summer
wear. 5=+5S;5F 55 t2}3!
This season SO many chemisettes
are worn and attractive ones can be
made from odd lengths Of lace or net
A number of these are shirred and
this can be more successfully CO.
complished on foundation Of brown
baDer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-28
Dry Season.

IT heard that you were going to be
married to Archie Blueblood, Esther.
Is it true?" asked one young society
woman of another.
BE married to him? I should say
not! Why. wouldn't know what to do
with him. He can't ride. play tennis.
golf or drive a motor car!' e@9
+ Well" said the friend, he can
swim beautifully. you know
you wouldn't want husband that
you had to keep in an aquarium. would
you ?"-Tit-Bits.