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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
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The perfect apple corer has wood.
en- handle.
White fish is, as a rule. more diges-
tibe than any meat. si
Water cress salad II at It's best
this time Of the year. 9s q 4 III 4
Cream taken after q meal IL excel.
lent to increase flesh. Sss ~
Tomato juice will remove Ink stains
from fingers; so will lemon Juice.
Curry Is a great resource among q
housekeeper's seasoning supplies.
Broiled green peppers make q de-
licious finishing touch to q steak.
The nutritive value OF fresh herring
u greatly increased by the roe or milt.
Before planting garden, seeds. make
sure of plenty Of little woodea labels.
Rinse cut glass In bluing water IL
you wish 1t to have the utmost sparkle.
Fruits Of all available kinds should
make q large part Of the spring die
tary. ss5 Il.
Before beginning to paper a house
always see that the chimneys are
clean. Z. .5S.3 8sS
To make cut flowers last, set them
in q pail Of water up to their necks
over night
Olive oil makes an excellent tonic
In the spring-a teaspoonful three
times daily. # 81 !,
To save the heels OF your silk stock.
ings. line the heels Of your slippers
with velvet. 55s55S2
When buttertng sandwiches. be sure
to have the butter soft enough to
spread smoothly. s;as u, III II Y.
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( Aissrnon ExpiaIns What May Be e
pectsd After the Earth Gets
AHst Up"

AZ ~-Yo' cayn' spec no standin' we'der.
sab" said Algernon. as Mr.. Tophoor
came IN drenched after an experience
with the weather the other evening.
It'll a'er de full moon in May.
$50 1t seems replied Mr.. Tophoor
as dryly as he could under the circum-
stances. e
"W'ile de's all des fyin' clouds
round, ,der's li'ble to be win an rain.
sab. Sometime de win git benin .
bunch OBJ dem clouds an blow 'em all
ovah, an elder dey tu'ns to rain. or
else it jes' win. But af'er de full
moon in May de yarth git het up -: = =
..By what9" asked Mr.. Toptloor shiv.
ering.
..By de sun, sab It's mos in its
elemsn' BY dat time. way 'roun by de
'quator. Down Soul, Were comes
rom, dey says wen de sun git 'roun'
dsrs It complete cycle. tW'ots
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
rax a. Wladonn.

Alderman James v. McMasters has
David Harum" horse case to decide
that Will take the wisdom Of Solo
mon. He announced after hearing the
evidence yesterday that he would
need two days in order to study the
merits OF the case and that he would
give his decision on Monday. The suit
was brought by J. D. Page. milk deal.
or Of the north side. against the Riy-
erside Horse and Mule Company to
recover 3162.50 which he paid In April.
1911. for . horse bought at the COM
pany's stables. Page says the horse
died shortly after from pneumonia
The company's representative explain
ed that the horse was sold on com.
mission basis and that as far ~ he
knew the animal was not sick when
sold to Page.
The hearing lasted for an hour and
the thorsey talk was too much for
the alderman to decide tho case Oh
hand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
Artistic View Of Tobacco.
ey GEORGE CLINTON.

4. Jerome Conner, the sculptor. was
modelling profile bust of Senator
Bradley OF Kentucky, to be used In
the capitol Of the Blue Grass state.
While Conner modelled. Bradley inces-
sanity smoked big black cigars or
chewed long wads Of tobacco. The
more Bradley smoked and chewed, the
closer Conner came to conniption
fit. Finally, he suggested that the
senator tear himself away from the
smoking and chewing 80 that he might
get a correct line on what Bradley's
face looked like when In repose.
WELL" said Bradley, impatiently,
tive got to do one OF the two. Which
would you prefer.
Conner thought the matter over q
few minutes, and thec replied. judi
cially:
Il guess you'd better chew. If you'll
keep 1t on the off side Of your face. =
Popular Magazine.
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wind entered sharply. and the Lights
fiickered and grew dim. there half
staggered. half rushed from the
gloom, the figure Of man, wild, wet.
whose clothes were torn and whose
face was freshly cut and marked with
many livid signs OF violence. u
n Sanchez" From his place the
Black Seigneur rose.
The others looked around wonder
ingly: some with rough pity. Whats
the matter. mani" said one. You
look as II. you had had a bad fall"
Fall" Standing in the center OF
the room, where he had come to .
sudden stop, the man gazed. bewtl-
dered, resentful, & about him: then
above the circle OF questioning faces.
his uncertain look lifted: caught and
remained fixed on that Of the Black
Seigneur. "Fall?" he repeated. articu-
slating with difficulty" NO! had
no fall-but viii speak-with my
uaster-alone!
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"And for that reason"

"And for that reason"
"Messieurs!" the landlords voice
broke In upon them: ''behold!" 1t
seemed to say. as pushing through
the company, he preceded q lanky lad
who bore by their legs many plucked
fowls and birds-woodcock. wild
duck, cliff pigeons-and made his way
to the great open fireplace at one end
OF the room. There. bending over the
glowing embers. the landlord DELHI
erately stirred and spread them: then.
reaching for bar Of steel, he selected
poulet from the hand of the lanky
attendant and prepared to adjust It;
but before doing 30, prodded It with
his finger. surveyed 1t critically. and
held 1t up for admiring attention.
who says old Pierre Laroche
doesn't know how to care for his
friends? What think you Of 1T. my
! masters?" 4; Y ..S 81
Plump As the Kings confessor. i"
muttered the poet.
"Or your King himself" said one Of
the islanders.
"On with the King! skewer tho
King!" exclaimed a fierce voice
"And then wen eat him!" laughed
the girl. showing her white teeth.
''Thoughtless ,children!" From his
place at the table In the small room
adjoining. the priest, attracted by the
grim merriment of the islanders,
looked down to regard them; the red
fire: the red gown.
Here. at least. will you find a safe
asylum. Father" said his companion.
the Black seigneur, In an absent tone;
"a little rough. perhaps. to suit your
calling 7{s8y
"The rougher. the more suitable
as I've often had occasion to learn
since leaving Verranch.
"since being driven from 1t, you
meant" shortly.
"Ah, those revolutionary documents
placed in my garden!
ITO make you appear--you. Father!
Ia sanguinary character!" But the
others laugh rang false.
ALAS. such wickedness! But was
too content: the rose-coyered cottage
too comfortable; its garden, an Eden!
It was more meet should be driven
forth; go out into the highways. where
I found-such misery! / reproached
myself I had not sought 1t sooner.
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Waited for. Napoleon to Give Him the
r Hand Of His Youngest Sister,
Caroline. E q

IT wish that some of my held mar.
shals had taken the precaution not to
marry when they were only sergeants."
Napoleon IL supposed to have grum-
bled, when he saw some OF the ladies
at his court Murat. the dashing
leader of cavalry at Marengo. did not
make the mistake Of his fellows. and
waited for Bonaparte to give him the
hand of his youngest sister. Caro-
line l5a5
with her he reigned over the Two
sicilies az Joachim l. Wishing to
stand well with The queen, the bishop
OF Tarento gare her q birthday pres
emit of one Of Simon vostre's Books
of Hours" printed on vellum In 1893
by Pierre Ptgoucher of Paris and con
tanning Fl fine large wood cuts.
Recently this relic appeared in the
library Of the late Louisa Lady Ash
burton at Sotheby's and realized s225
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
CHAPTER XII.
A. the coekIea.

A rugged mass Of granite. rent by
assures, and surrounded by rocks and
whirlpools. the Norman English Isle,
so-called key to the Channel" one
hundred miles or more northwest Of
the Mount, had from time immemortal
offered haven to ships out Of the pale
of French ports. Not only haven.
but q home, or that next-best accom-
mediation. an excellent inn. Perched
In the hollow Of the mighty cliff and
reached by q flight Of somewhat peril
Gus stairs, the Cookies. for 80 the
ancient tavern was called. set square
" toward the sea. and opened wide its
shell, 10 1t were. to all waits or
stormy petrels blown in from the
foamy deep.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
CHAPTER XIII.
!. ~he seethlno II Of the sea.

Vhe Settling OF the sea.
"I have concluded to deal lenient-
" with tou, said the Governor: set
you free!' could not believe"
Alone IL the little chamber. the
door Of whlc& now was closed. shut
ting them from sight OF the company
In the general eating and drinking
room adjoining, Sanchez and the Black
Seigneur sat together. Before them
the viands that had been placed on
the table were untouched: the filled
gfasses. untasted. AS he spoke, the
man bent forward, his words disjoint-
ed: his eyes cleaning. 81,
but the Governor added. the
criminal must be taught not to for
get;' then turned to his soldiers. Beat
me this fellow from the Mount! be
commanded
WHAT" The blood sprang to, the
dark face Of the listener; he half
started from his chair. II },
,"'And they did! A merry chase.
down the streets, across the sandsl !.
an old soldier!" His voice choked.
Beaten like dog!"
III For some moments the young man
looked at him; then again sank back;
stared straight ahead. Without. the
laughter and harsh voices OF tho -.
landers had become louder; within the
little chamber, the only sound now
was the hard, persistent ticking OF
the clock on the shelf.
but how" at length Desaurac
made movement, did he
Learn" violenA1y. The way !
told you he would"
"You mean
"That I,was betrayed and you were
by the Lady Elise
"Impossible!" the Black Seigneur
exclaimed with sudden violence.
because she has q pretty facet"
sneered the other.
"Silence! Or"
THAT is III" The servants voics
rose stridently. Beaten at one end.
threatened at the other" Ii
The arm the young man had reached
ont fell to his side. Hush! You're
mad; you don't know what you're say
ing!"
"And you did not know what you
were doing! Oh, ] dare say it ! tell
You now little liked the task OF tax
Ing her back; expecting some sort Of
treachery, and, when it came, was not
surprised! Any more than. when they
had brought me before the Governor,
| saw her at the cloister-watching.
hiding
"Hiding!"
Behind. the coping to listen when
he. her father, was questioning me!
And, when I looked up and caught
her, she walked QUITO, show me !
might as we'll confess!"
/ "She did that!'
"Then tried to cosen me into be.
lieving it was not through her, went
on the man bitterly, ~ II speaking to
himself. "But I know the lying blood
none better-and when she saw It
was no USE" he paused and looked up,
the marks OF the stripes on his face
seeming suddenly to burn and grow
ltytd. "she acknowledged 1t to my
face! 'Iwon't deny. Those were her
words! And when she left the place.
she turned around to look back ut
me-and laugh
"You are not mistaken"
Perhaps" said the man, q venom
GUS light In his obstinate eyes. 1T
was all fancy; or-I am lying!
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
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the city. The merchants who buy
them let them out on hire. They are
mostly Of English and German manu-;
facture, and are, as rule, medium
sized uprtghts, with black, plain cases.
The climate is severe on the instru-
ments. az the strings rust quickly and
the felt on the hammers deteriorates
rapidly. No American pianos are i'm
ported, as the price is considered too
high. Two or three dozen phono-
graphs, ranging in price from Sc to s25,
are sold annually, largely on the in
stallment plan. Disk records Of Ger
man. and English make are used. There
In practically no market for other
musical instruments
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
The way 20 Boast.

"The late Henry Trotere. the au-
thor Of In Old Madrid" said q New
York musician, was q modest man.
and at q complimentary dinner in Lon
don once heard him tell . young
composer that the only profitable
way to boast was to boast modestly.
He instancsd the case Of Moltke.
Moltke. at review, was likened to
Hannibal. Caesar and Napoleon. But
he shook his head at thia and said
modestly:
r " No. no. gentlemen; you must not
compare me with such illustrious sol
diers. I have never commanded a
retreat"
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stand on the hill at verranch and look
out last time over the beautiful
vale toward the Mount" Briefly he
paused. yet am glad I yielded to
the temptation: otherwise should !
not have met your old servant. San
chez; who told me all-how you had
long been looking for; me, and ar
ranged our meeting for that day-on
the island Of Casque!" 81. 81
"But not" the young mans de.
meanor at once became intent; his
eyes cleaned with sudden fierce
lights, .""for what followed" 81 5s. S@ Us
The priest sighed. "Shall I ever
forget It? The terrible night, the
troop.ship. the killed and wounded.
And the poor, fellows taken prison
ers can not but think Of them and
their fate What will 1t be 2"
The other did not answer; only i'm
patiently moved his injured, arm and.
regarding him. the down.turned.i dark
countenance, the knit brows. quickly
the priest changed the subject OF con
versation. IS 4, 81
In the large room some one began
to play, and before the fire, where
now the birds were turning and the
serving-lad, with long spoon was
Blasting. the dark-browed girl started
to dance. At the side Of the hearth
old Pierre smoked stolidly. gazed at
the Goals, and dreamed-perhaps OF
the past, and dangers he had himself
encountered, or OF the present, and his
ships scattered profit
able, II iprecarious errands. Somberiy,
! in no freer mood than on the occasion
Of their. first visit to the Inn, the crew
looked on; but tall. savage-appear-
ing islander soon matched her step;
second took his place; from one
partner to another she passed-wtld.
reckless men whose touch she did
not shun; yet 1t might have been no
ticed her eyes turned often. through
wreaths OF smoke, mist-like in the
glare and glimmer OF dips and torches,
toward the Black Seigneur.
Why-her gaze seemed to say-did
he not Join them. instead OF sitting
there with a priest? She whirled to
the threshold: her flushed face looked
in. Are you saying q mass for the
souls OF your men who were cap
tured7" 55
II see," he returned quietly. you
have been gossiping."
"a woman's privileged" she flashed
back. "But how did it happen7 And
not only your arm" more sharply re-
garding him, but your head! ! fancy
If were to push back few locks Of
that thick hair should discover-it
must have been a pretty blow you got.
my Seigneur Solitude!" He made no
reply and she went on. you. who !
thought were never beaten! By Q
mere handful OF troops. too! Did you
have to run away very fast? II were
man"
"Your tongue would be less sharp"
he answered coolly. the black eyes In.
different. t. IA III
much you care for my tongus!"
she retorted.
MOT"
mol" she returned mockingly, when
above the din Of voices. the cracking
Of the fire, and the wild moaning Of
the wind in the chimney. a low, but
distinct and prolonged call was heard
from somewhere without, below.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
The oxro.eops.

When the movement Of the gyro-
scope attains q high degree Of speed It
is very difficult to displace the plano
OF the top, which balances itself In the
most unlikely positions. An attach
ment OF. this kind. but Of very large d.
mansions, IL placed on a wagon or
boat, gives the vehicle extraordinary
stability. Trains resting on single
line Of wheels set under the middle OF
the car have attained high speed dur
ing recent experiments in Germany
and have proved perfectly stable;
Harper's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
Duck Pun PUDDING,

One pint flour, one teaspoon baking
powder, pinch Of salt, and milk to
make a batter. Sift together dry in
gradients, stir in milk lightly, put into
buttered cups one tablespoonful. add
Jelly or any kind Of fruit, cover with
batter until two-thirds full, steam 20
minutes. Serve hot with cream and
sugar 49, az t5l5o tN3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
ouaan Of Puddlnna.

One pint Of stale bread crumbs,
soaked one hour In one quart Of milk,
four egg yolks whites for top) beaten.
one Fourth cup Of sugar, one teaspoon
of salt, one saltspoon Of nutmeg or.
cinnamon. and one tablespoon OF
soften butter. Stir Into the eggs and
then still all into the milk. Bake one
hour in buttersd pudding dish. For.
got to add one cup raisins before you
bake It. After baking spread layer OF
jam over the top. then meringue of
the whites and brown slightly. also
have one made with six eggs and
favored with lemon. II you wish II.
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voluntarily. From north to south
peasants dying. women and children
starving. no one to administer the last
rites-on every side. work. work for
the outcast priest! For ten years It
has occupied him-a blessed priv
lege-" Il
And then" the young man, who
had seemed absorbed In other
thoughts, hardly listening. looked me-
chanically up, you came back p
"A weakness Of age! To see the
old place once more! The little
church; Gods acre at its side: to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
Rhubarb Cake. ].

Cream together one cup sugar and
one-half cup Of shortening. Add salt
and spice to taste. one cup Of raisins;
stir one teaspoon of soda into one cup
of unsweetened rhubarb sauce and
beat into other Ingredients. Now add
one and three-quarter cups of sifted
pastry flour. Bake In loaf. With
the addition of citron this makes .
nice, rich fruit cake. III
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rha Futura Woman.

Woman IL today parasite. But
the woman Of the future viii work, "
The speaker. Lady Warwick, was
narrating her views Of the suffrage
question to q New York reporter. She
continued:
"The parasitical woman will be ex.
tinct in a generation or two. Then
a certain witticism Of Lord Sage and
Sele's will be unintelligible.
Lord Sage and Sele attended 10.
Gently book dinner. At this dinner
everybody had to represent some book
title. Well, Lord Sage and Sele just
carried on his arm petticoat ~
Il "He was representing. you see, Kip.
ling's Lies Handicap" us
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Tia. Landlord D.lIb.r.t.y stirred and spread Them.

q What is that?" Quickly Nanette
turned; superstttious, after the. fashion
OF most OF her people, little of the
color left her cheek. Again was It
waited to them, nearer. palmer! The
voices Of dead men from the seal"
More like some one on the steps
who would like to get in-some fisher
man who has Just got to shore!" said
old Pierre Laroche, waking up and
emptying his pips. Throw open the
door. The stones are slippery-the
night dark
One OF the crew obeyed. and. - the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
shad Roe In Chatting Dish

Parboil the shad roe in water to
which one tablespoonful of vinegar,
two or three cloves. and several pep
percorns have been added. When
ready, put into your chafing dish :
tablespoon Of butter for each shad roe
and saute the roes until delicate color.
II necessary add more butter and
when a light brown squeeze the juice
Of half lemon over them and add q
teaspoonful Of minced parsley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
Key RIna for 4 Bride.

At a marriage service at Cheften-
ham parish church recently, 1t was
found that the bridegroom had forgot
ten the ring. At the suggestion Of
the clergyman the key of the church
door, which had a ring at the end. was
Communicated, and the ceremony was
completed Pail Mall Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
His Theories on Weather

cycle, sal? Well. dis de way 'splains
It: Wen takes de, elebatsr up an
den takes it down. dat complete de
cycle. But. sab" as the dripping Mr.
Topfloor stepped on the elevator, "ef
yo' libes. an hopes 20 may. gwine
tell 20 mo- bout dat"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
Hambuur1u Cakes,

Hamburger steak, one egg, salt,
pepper and little onion grated: mix
together, make in cakes. Fry out
salt pork scraps, add a little butter
to the grease. then fry your cakes
In this fat until done through and
brown. Remove cakes from the pan
to platter, add some water to the
tat, SO twill not be too rich, thicken
and pour gravy over and around
cakes on the platter. Flour cakes be
fore frying.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
To Iron, shlrtwalsts.

Put soft, thick cloth on a table at
one corner. Lay the shirtwaist on the
table with Que armhole over the cor
ner; pull the waist tight and iron It.
In this way the shoulder is ironed
smooth and kept in shape. 1t is es-.
pecially good for plated waists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
10 Sal COLOR.

To set green, soak in alum water.
Before washing dissolve alum. Soak
some time in water. To every gallon
add spoon Of OK gall. Rinse with or
gall In each water and hang in shade.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-21
Great Climax

Did the play have happy end
ing?" "You bet it did. Some one in
the gallery hit the villain square In
the face with tomato. Houston
Post.
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/ A Worm Turns.

This is a roomy back yard Of yours.
You generally have a garden here.
don't you?"
Yes"
K ;ep chickens?"
after fashion. believe, though,
my neighbor on the south intends to
raise guinea hens this year. By the
way, come into the house. and I'll
show you noiseless gun rye just
bought"
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One Better.

81 got a bed on my face last night :.
said Bowery Ben. yer beat me-" re-
piled Rowing Roger. II had ter sleep
on an empty stummick."
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custard Pie Sprinkled With Nuts,
When making custard pie, add one
cupful OF fine ground hazel nuts or Pc
cans. These rise to the top. and when
baked, form crust that is truly do.
lcious.-Good Housekeeping. s'%
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Pooling the Colleges.

Slick dog"
How now?"
Gave out that he had million
which wasn't working. Several COZ
leges FASTENED to bestow degrees
upon him.
"And them"
Then he built glue factory with
the money"