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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01

New Idea IN Fruit Growing.
An electric motor to vibrate gently
a fruit tree so that The sap flows to
the buds and blossoms and enables
them to resist frost has beer patented
by Colorado orchardist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01
LOST.

A green shawl with plaid back, be-
tween Delaware and Hopkinton Sun
day evening, October goth. Finder
will receive reward by returning
same to this office or to A. L. Bark
er, Hopkinton. Iowa 46-tf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01
Succeeded the Hour Glass.

The first accurate clock was set up
in England at Hampton Court, in
1910. Up to that time members of
the royal suite used hour-glasses in
their private rooms. .~l.... ...
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01
As Mas Shown.

Mrs. Jimlee-"One thing I do Is to
teach my children etiquet-te.' Mrs.
Knox-"Yes; your Jimmy just hit my
Waldo very politely with club"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01
Iel.ahones in rheaters.

Telephones IN Theaters. =.
On the back of each seat of a new
London. theater there will be coin IN
the slot telephones to enable persons
with defective hearing to, listen to
what is being said ca the stage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01

Couldn't Take Prescription.
Physician-"You should seek g. high.
er altitude" Patient-'It always gets
me dizzy to travel by airship."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01
WANTED AND FOR SALE
HOGS FOR SALE.

l am offering 20 thoroughbred Dur
&C Jersey boars for sale; one year
ling boar and 20 sows which will be
sold at reasonable prices. Farm 4
miles south OF town. Phone u and
I on 10. ..E.--. 41w13.
EMIL VENDING,
Manchester. Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01

Wondrous Strength Of Love.
There is comfort in the strength
of love.-Wordswo
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01

out the objects Of the unlawful con-
spiracy were those referred to in the
brief, should think they were insult
ficieut to save the bar of the stat
ute. A strong effort will be made
to interfere in some way to prevent
the indictments.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01
NOTICE.

Parties having in their possession
ice cream packers, and pop cases,
either return to the bottling works,
or notify 511 and we will calN for
same. IL.
ED HRUBY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-01
Faithfully yours,
GEO. w. WICKERSHAM.'


And now Mr.. 'Wickersham is US
ing his office at attorney general to
save from arrest John D. Archbold,
Fl. C. Folger jr., and w. C. Teasle,
officers of the Standard Oil company
Under the Taft administration it
has been impossible for the govern
ment to control the trusts, because
the trusts controlled the government.
At last it has been possible to
elect a president without the finan-
cial support Of the heads of illegal
tariff trusts, and it is hoped Presi-
dent-elect Wilson will be able to
find a man for attorney gener-
az who will be. so constructed
temperamentally as to feel that mil
lionaire sugar trust barons who rob
the government and violate the law
ought to be sent to the penitentiary
just like poor man is sent to the
penitentary when he violates the
law ..& H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-13

other kind of stiff but after that they tended strictly
to business Then down at end of the dinin room
spots big sign readin', @SILENCE, PLEASE!"
The mattresses was all dressed like nurses too and
goes foatin around silent but busy After we'd been
there three four minutes and nothing happened
way in the shape of food, begins rubbern around to
what the others gettin. Is soup your guess?
Then come again. 1t looked like pill time Uh-huh!
The wrnkled old dame my right was handed bottle
of little pink and counts out three careful
the tablecoth. was lookin for her to pass EN- to
next; but she don't. The redfaced, baldheaded gent
just beyond gets white wafer the size of quarter
and tucks it away the back of his tongue ron his
eyes thoughtful at the ceilin stunnn lookin young
opposite drops yellow stuff out of slim bottle
into her water glass and strs it vigorous.
@Gee!" thinks l. "Have been rung in dope
fest and me without a mint jujube to swallow,
Just to be in the Swm?"
And about then Carrie in the white cap leans over
my shoulder and demands busnesslike, "Your diet list
please"
"Hey?" says I. whsperin' husky.
Haven't you been given your list yet?' says she.
NO says |. "Just come. Him too and jerks
my thumb at Talcott.
-@oh' says she. Then you're the milk and zwie-
back, and off she glides
Hear that?" says L. nudgin Hub. Gall we get to-
night is"
RUT he amt lstenin'. He's got his eyes glued on a
ticed hobbln in with couple of canes He's thin,
1ookin' duck with bristly white eyebrows In
front of him is round cardboard that would hold
about a quart and is labeled "Tagi-Tag" It's white
shiny stuff, like powdered mica, and he's spoonin it
into cup of hot water. He'd just dumped in big
dose and was mxin it up. when what does Hub Talcott
do but go off with bang
"Haw, haw!" roars Hub, openin the humor cutout
wide and in that big quiet it had about the
effect turnn loose Harry Lauder record funeral
You could hear the echo of it go bumpn' and caromn
up and down, and every last of them drug destroy
drops what they're dom and begins stretchin their
necks way. We sure had the spotlight Old
Bushy Brows gares savage the badheaded gent gasps
so hard he gets the wafer down his wndppe and pro-
ceeds to choke, and all the buzz of indig-
remarks breaks loose that skaters whats left of
peaceful scene.
Meanwhile Hub Talcott has clapped his hand over
his mouth and turned the color of hall carpet. | ex-
pect l was bushin' myself; SO turns and
reprovin at poor Hub. He has his chin down and his
eyes his plate, suferin' agonies expect If he'd
only kept that pose the thing might have blown over
but he don't. No, he has to take another peek
the table just old Sour Face is indugin in his first
sip of hot TagTagi. Whatever it was it must have
been fierce tastn stuff udgn by his map contortons;
SO don't know you can blame Hub SO much
"Haw, haw!' he explodes once more fit to raise the
roof
Well that his finish. He don't wait to what's
goin to happen him for second offense whether
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-13

the next thing | knew | had backed into that con-
founded pool! I'm glad OF thing, though that tall
Frisbie girl saw me.
3Just how does that help?" says l.
"Why 1 hope it's all off between u.s." says he. at
was Aunty's plan you know. She had arranged the
whole thing. l don't know just how far she's gone:
but know they planning luncheons and dinners
for us. And hanged I'm going that length, not
for million!"
That's the size of the purse, is it," says l.
EYES," says he; providing do all she wants to
do And tried my best until it came to Miss Frisbie
But that S too much; for just can't give up Here
he breaks off short and bites his lip
"Never mind me-, says |. whats her first name?'
Stella says he. "And, say, in the whole of New
York there isn't girl that's worth while mentioning
in the same breath with her.
you're the expert on that, says L. Someone back
in Chinook is she?"
~she down from Seattle to be my, secretary"
weren't exactly engaged when left, but
Every Sunday and Wednesday" says he.
HUH says l. "And in you renig on Miss
your sponged off the will?'
@She'd do it in minute" says he.
"Wel, Hubby, my boy, says |. "a millions bunch
of money, and your case is too complicated for
Guess you II have thresh that out all by your lone
But you'll be in better shape to tackle it after
you've had week here among the"
"A week. he breaks in. why, couldn't! They're
too funny, just these society people too funny.
And of them know it. No, no! can't stand it.
I've tried; but it's They all think I'm fool.
and 1 think the of them. So what's the use? I'm
going back l must week or two in my orchards
will set straight l can laugh there if want to.
And Stella things as do She laugh with me.
I'm going, tell you, first thing in the morning!,
an that case" says l, II nights well skirmish for
the kitchen and see if can't have some real food
brought up here, without pills on the side
Yes after I'd limited how sad it that my friend
Talcott should go off his nut sudden, but how he
centrally out of these spells after good meal
we'll the tray was piled SO high | could hardly get it
through the door They had the wagon ready to take
to the first mornn train too and all the stay Hub
Talcott made in New York while he waitn
for Chicago express to pull He left deliver
his farewell address to Fifth-ave.
COURSE it takes sometime to get the simple facts
- through Pinckney's head though l stated 'em
clear and plain
what" says he. Hub not at the restorium, you
say! But why noto What the matter?"
Cease of ingrown' humor that he's lugged back to
Chinook-and Stella, says l. Hes quit, chucked the
whole proposition.
"But-but how could he?" gasps Pinczney. "His
position, his prospects, all that l don't understand
"No more could Hub understand you and your kind,
Pinckney,' says l. "Ony it worse him. He
Int dare To a,,oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-13

they'll call out the militia He just slides out of his
chair and beats it for the door, with only two jumps
behind. There three and two young doctors
train' after as hit the stairs; but waves EN-
back menacn', slips into No. SO behind Talcott, and
bolts the door after He colapses chair with
his face in his hands and his shoulders heavin. sits
down to wait until the Spasm is
FOR the love of Nike says l, after minute so,
"what did you do that for?'
al couldn't help it." says he "It-it all So
SO absurd. Did you that can? Tag-Tagi! Oh,
my!" And Hub rocks back and forth mirthfu.
"Yes | admit it comic, says |; "but
didn't see any call to bray it. Couldn't you hold
NO." says he. "That's my trouble never used to
be like this. You-you may find it hard to believe,
but naturally I'm very quiet Of course, 1 generally
the funny side of things; but I'm not in the habit
of making such spectacle of myself Since I've been
this way though I've been dong things like that It's
awful, isn't it,"
"Does sound kind of raw says l. Especially here at
Whisperin' Pines. Nerves, eh5 What do you think
brought it on?'
al don't know" says he, sighin'. Then he adds
quick eyes, do too. And I've been wanting to talk
to someone about it for weeks lists this society
training I've been going through.
"Which?' says l, puzzled
AT Auntys," says he. Learning how get through
those long dinners and those horrible teas and recep
tons. Oh, it's no use-I never do it right"
Which gives me a new sidelight on Talcott's case.
Little that sort of thing, eh?' says l. "Where
do you hail from?'
Chinook, Oregon says he.
"Cute name" says 1, Chinook. In business out
there were your"
Fruit" says he. give nearly whole quarter-sec-
ton of valley land most of it set out in apples pears
and pums It's the west slope of the foothills with
the mountains in sight beyond. l every foot of
it from the veranda of my bungalow. My orchards will
be well in bud by In week they'll be in blossom.
Ever see big fruit orchard in full bloom by moonlight"
l shakes my head. He signs more, deep
"They write therell be fine set of bloom this
spring." says he. "The four year gratis coming
too. had figured their bearing thousand bushels
this season. We developing steady London mar
ket. Getting apples into Paris Berlin even St.
Petersburg Put up two packing sheds during
the winter. And well, here ami"
think the fruit raisin business suits you better do
you?" suggests.
81 should hope sou says he. II raised in it,
trained for it. You see Father started there twenty
years ago when he broke with Uncle Ridley. He
doing fairly well too when the rheumatism got to his
heart and had to take charge. Eighteen was; but
| knew apple raisng-not the whole of it. I've never
stopped studying, experimenting. | suppose I've had
some luck Father paid four dollars for his
land My orchards worth thousand times that
today. I've done few thngs,-the Talcott sprayer.
packing methods originated two apple varieties.
l don't to boast just wanted you to know that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-13

out there I'm not counted such
muttonhead. But on here he
shrugs his shoulder and groans.
"Then you ain t star performer
yet at these tea fights and sand
witch combats?' | asks.
I'm the prize jackass of New
York society," says he. Il didn't
want to try it; but my aunt urged
SO hard, and promised so much, that
l came on and tackled the PROPOSE
ton. Oh, I've been through the
whole game table talk, drawing
room stunts, dancing lessons, bridge
lessons, French. You know, we
don't live SO rough out on the Slope,
even if we don't have time to be
manicured every day and keep up
with all the new dances; but there
are so many foolish frills to life here
And it was trying to keep track of
all those silly little parlor tricks that
got my nerve. I'd get fused easy.
That's what happened the day I
well, at Mrs. Ogden Bruces.
when you mingled with the
goldhsh?' says l.
yes says he, swallowin' hard.
"You see, it was a crush. I'd pushed
my way in, shaken hands with the
wrong people, forgot to speak to the
right ones, got my tongue tangled
trying to reply to one of those smart
young women, and then drifted into
a room where the f1unkies were hand
ing out things to eat and drink. 1t
all seemed SO fearfu1ly silly! l was
watching a fat old woman trying
to get a spoonful of biscuit tortoni
into her mouth when someone Jog
gled her elbow-and plump the
spoon went into her ear. That was
my first public hee-haw And when
folks stared at me | got so nervous
| stepped on someone's dress. and
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-06-20
TO TEACH BOYS
HOW TO SWIM
Free Lessons in Y. N. C. A. Annual
Aquatic Campaign

about seventy tive at the three
hundred BOYS IN the sixth, seventh
and eighth grades az The Calumet
school Who cannot swim, presented
proper applications today 10 Join the
Ire" SWIMMING yig,-,s to he conduct
eli ia connection with the uunual
swimming campaign .u the, Calumet \.
81. e.. \ the last Wrr, of this month
ana INST Wrrk uf nr>t. tulk 80
are expected hl Physical Director
tombstone. The boys ,rc being assign
vd Too certain hours ina the day. These
rI1ssve are open tu AN buNs who can
rHt SWIM whether or uot they have
hv,u especially invited and are abso-
.ut'N ne, The consent ut the boys
parents or guardian is, however, re-
quu,d.
lHerr viii also be individual in
struyuon Ion all members in the spe
y.ai summer classes This VIII pro.
s,u, an Opportunity iur adult memtert
f" learn to SWIM
Discussing Tie benefits II swim
m'uG Mr tombstone said today.
As ply steal exercise sWimmlua
is ideal The alternate movements al
,"nuaeuug and stretching TIE uml,
aud limbs, prov. unE an exercise Tor
every muscle 81 the body. In the de
Nrlopmrnl OF the vital organs. the
heart aud Mnrs. swimming has no
equal II IS above all an Intensive
hIcs th.u- exercise the deep inhdla
uous forcing the air 10 the most min
ute air cells Ia the lungs and bringing
INTO play all respiratory muscles, thus
aropchiH@ ana charging tho thoraN in
general. The heart Is NO Jess benefit
ted Dog She powerful motions needed
ana the circulation Is stimulated,
thereby increasing the function of the
h'oll sucnrtuening and developing
the same"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-06-20
ABANDON "TRIP TO EUROPE"
Tourn iment Association Withdraws
Effort to Conduct Contests.

The executive committee of the tour
ramen, association last night decided
,c dD1ndon the "trip To Europe" and
the tournament queen contests, be-
'ause OF an apathy among contestants
ana the public IN general \ commit
tee which was named To solicit funds
i'm The wholesale district, will submit Il
report carly next week and a meeting
VIII subsequently be called by Chair
man F ". schumacher Sub-commit-
tees VIII meet i'm the meantime and
details viii b" finally perfected at the
rrNt general executive meeting.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-06-20
BISHOP BELL IS
COMING HERE
Noted Churchman to Be Heard
at Chautauqua In July

Bishop VIM. NJ Bell, II. d.. OF Los
Angeles, Cal, win be one of the nota
hle speakers AT the Copper Country
chautau0ua at Electric park IN July
tie viii give two iecturea, one at $3.50
o'clock July IL. and the other at D
o'clock the evening 81 July H.
Rishop Rel is one OF the most dts
tinguished churchmen in the country
and his presence At the chautauqua
viii add much strength 10 the pro-
gram \ condensed biographical
sketch OF him, showing his varied dc-
tivities and prominence IN Christian
work, is as follows:
Native OF Indiana, educated in pub
liz chools Normal schools, and Roam
uke classical seminary Twelve years
a pastor two years president aud su-
perintendent of the Indiana Sunday
School association and edtos of ia
state paper Twelve wears general
secretary Of the departing mt uf home
ana foreign missions ana editor of the
Seaac Hight Member Of the inter-de
nominational committee which brought
INTO existence the young peoples mis-
sionary movement. Received the de
gree of doctor OF divinity in 1894
Elected To the bishOpric in 1905 and
designated as bishop of the Pacific
district. with oversight Of the work
Of his church in the states west of the
Rocky mountains in china Japan aud
the Philippines President of the cal
ifornia SUNDAY School association
since 1901 Member 81 the lesson com
nittee OF the International sunday
School association. Author of The
,.oye of God and "fhe Social Mes
sage Of Our Lord
A Deserved Tribute.
Concerning his work as presiding
officer OF Methodist conference in
Los AnGeies. the Timeh of that city
says
The conference was presided over
b, Dr. William Melvin Bell, and right
like bishop he conducted himself.
lie was as loving as Saint John as
earnest as Peter, as analytical as Paul.
II his PLY siquc is notable, his features
are more So. He is one of those
white faced men indicating pure.
temperate life. free from self indul-
grncc in the way at la2iness or other
wise. That's where the John the Di-
inc character shows through his
kindly, intelligent face. and through
eyes a. kindly and bright as any 9TH
er feature in his face. Now here, per
haps, is where Bishop BELLS right to
claim sucCe ssion from the apostles is
that, although he is one of the most
eloquent and powerful preachers In
California, he has no admirers 50 ar
dent as his brethren among the clergy.
when the bishop. with all his tower
ing stature and powerful physique
mounts the platform, and beaming
from his white face and kindly eyes,
reels forth eloquently and sonorously
his appeal IL the heart of humanity,
the clergy Of his audience applaud
him To the echo
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-06-20
CALUMET MATRoN PASSES.
Death OF Mrs. Joseph Pupil, Follows
That OF infant Babe

Mrs Joseph Pupill aged "a, passed
away this morning following "A brief
illness. The death of the mother fol
lows that OF an infant baby Monday.
\ husband and two brothers. John
Nan2ini OF Calumet md Trrico Man
7iu IT Centennial survive.
Funeral services will be held Sunday
afternoon from st Mays Italian
hurch. Interment will be- in Lake
View.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-06-20

The members Of Court North star
No. IL Forestcrs of America extend
through the columns at this paper
their thanks to Rev Adams and the
choir of the Calumet NJ. T.. church for
the eloquent sermon ana excellent mu-
sic rendered on sunday. June 18th.
Thomas Bergman.
Advertisement. Rec Secy 90
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-06-20

To permit the completion of altera .
tions at Calumet |. q. -. T.. building
all lodge meetings will he suspended
Tor one week commencing Monday
June %. Temporary quarters have
been arranged for all tenants over the
Bloy Furniture store.
Advert sement. u
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-06-20
ODD FELLOWS NOTICE

All members of the T. -. .. r. are
iequested to meet at the hall of Calu-
met lodge No. I3i on Sunday after
noon az ! y, m Ia attend the funeral
Ut our deceased brother, Chas, Benny
Albert w Bray, n. g.
Birchard s;eighmsn, Sec'y.
Advertisement p
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-06-20

All members of Court North Star
No. II, Forcsters of America, are re-
uqested to meet at their lodge room
Sunday, June 22nd, at one o'clock y.
IN. To Httend the funeral of our de-
ceased brother. Chae. Benny. The flu
neral will he i'm charge of Court North
Star No Il. Foresters of America.
Thomas Bergman,
Advertisement. Rec. Sec'y II
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-01-22
'CRANDAD clause ARRESTS
BLAINE COUNTY ELECTION OF
FICIALS WILL APPEAR IN
FEDERAL COURT.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 2l.-
Especial Charged with enforcing
grandfather clause" of the Oklaho-
ma election law. Dan Hogan and Tom
Mosely Of Blaine county, appeared
before the United States marshall, W.
c. Cade, Tuesday night and made
bond for their appearance In the fed
eral court Wednesday. Hogan is
chairman and Mose'y is secretary Of
the county election board Of Blaine
county and indictments were return
ed againts them Monday by the fed
eral grand jury, I'm session at Guth-
rie. The men are specifically charg-
ed with refusing to canvas the votes
ow IL precincts at the November
election. Both men live at Watonga.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-01-22
TO RETURN BANK RODDER
CLAREMORE OIITCIAD WILD
TAKE CHARGE or HOMER
RICHARDS Ar PUEBLO.

CLAREMORE, Okla, Jan. Ell
(Special)-Othccr Edward Plank,
representing Sheriff stephens OF this
county left today for Pueblo. Colo,
whore he will receive Homer r.
Richards wanted here and at other
points I'm the state for bank robbery.
Richards I'm confession to the
Pueblo officials. admitter the robbery
Of six banks SO far only 1--WE of
them are known here. namely. Oche-
lata, Braggs, Vera and twice at Foy-
III state bank. Richards is accom-
panied by woman. Julia williams.
Richards has had II spectacular
career. Ills operations have extend
ed over several years and he has sue
cecded in escaping the officers re
pcatcdly The evidence against him,
secured by officers OF this county. is
claimed To be conclusive.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-01-22
WRIT or MANDAMUS Is DENIED
AND SECRETARY'S ACTION
SUSTAINED.
The OSACE election TODAY
The Progressive Ticket Has Splendid
Chances; Wide Interest Is
Being Manifested.
PROBABLE GRAND JURY.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.--To-
day the mandamus proceedings In
stituted by the deposed members OF
the Usage council against Secre-
tary Fisher were dismissed. This
means that the action of the sec
retary of the interior in removing
the council Is sustained and that
the election for new members OF
the council ordered for Wednesday
VIII go ahead.
All the papers bearing on the
bribery charges in connection with
the Uncle Sam leases have been
forwarded to the United States dis
trlct attorney Of the western dis
trict OF Oklahoma for action. 1t
Is probable q special grand jury
will be called Immediately.
The department expects COM
plete vindicatlon in the election to
be held at Pawhuska tomorrow.