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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
Dublin Rocks,

Take half a pound Of sweet
almonds; pick out eight Of Them;
bleach them. cut them into strips
then throw them into rose or orange
water till wanted; put the rest Of the
almonds into a mortar with six bitter.
ones and pound them to a paste with
. dessertspoon Of brandy: add grad
ually two ounces of powdered sugar.
and four ounces of sweet butter;
pound the mixture until 1t looks very
white, set 1t In. a cold place to stiffen:
dip two spoons into cold water and
with these form the paste into pieces
the size and shape Of an egg; pile,
these In a glass dish in a rocklike
form and ornament with strips of an
gelica, the almonds which were first
put aside and little myrtle. SUM-
Client for small dish. !
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
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you pick up on the beach? To the
devil with the fellow!" ~
When the door had closed on the
mountebank and the commandant. he
turned to his daughter. "A madcap
trick!" Frowningly his Excellency
regarded her ITO have gone into the
town and mingled with the rabble! !
But shaking his head and then sui,
fertng that expression of disapproval
to- relax into severity, SAY no more
aboutit! Here" indicating the letter.
lis something OF greater moment. to
be attended to and answered."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
The .winche.ter. Mea.ore Z! :. !.

II The Winchester Measure, term
seldom, II ever used in this country,
though common in England. refers
to the fact that away back in the
reign of Edgar that King established
a legal, standard measure for the
prosecution OF fraud. The standard
vessels were by, royal order kept in
the City Of Winchester. Hence the
winchester Measure" OF the time Of
Henry VII. The standard Of measure
in the United States Is based on that
Of the mother country. The last
Standard Weights and Measures act
of England was passed in 1855. Many
Of the old rules are still in force In
that country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25

tience shone ominously from the pris-
oner's glance; his attention, that Of a
man straining to catch some expected
sound without, focused itself on the
speaker. This JacQues-what sort Of
quarters has he?" at&.
"Oh. he lives anywhere; every
where! Sometimes at the thieves
Inn; again in one Of the storehouses
near the wheel. They say, though, he
is not a great hand to sleep, but pass
es most Of his time like cat. prowl-
ing in and out the. black passages and
tunnels OF the Mount. But" abruptly
breaking OF. "the play-that's what l
want to know about! The end! How
did 1t end ?" y
"I'm in no mood for talking"
Take the bottle. an it'll loosen
your tongue!" s.
q mo-" III sg5
what! you refuse? :" .ls
Eyes. at ..ss' ..i
Then" philosophically. must
drink alone?"
Not here!" Fl 3
"Eh?" ,s5s -
will you get out, Or and the
mountebank stepped toward the other
with apparently undisguised inten.
ton. 355 tas,
$50 that's your game?" Quickly the
soldier sprang to his feet. II must
teach you little politeness, my friend
how we deal with uncivil people In
the ARMY" And throwing OF his coat,
as ready for bout at fisticuffs as foz
an encounter Of words. the soldier
confronted the clown. when I'm
done. you'll sing that song Of the stick
out of the other side of the mouth
and think your wicked peasant re-
ceived coddling from his master IN
comparison!"
But the mountebank did not answer
with words-and the soldier wal
still threatening, and painting dire
prophetic pictures Of what he intend
ed doing, when strong arm closed
about him; fingers like iron gripped
his throat, and, for some moments
thereafter, although Of unusual size
and vigor, the man was more con
cerned In keeping his feet than In
searching his vocabulary for pictur
esque imagery. Then, in spite Of his
struggles and best endeavors to free
himself. he felt his head forced back
wards; the grasp on his neck tight
ened. Still he could not shake on that
deadly hold. and. aware that conscious
ness was gradually leaving him, hil
efforts relaxed. After that. for an in
terval, he remembered nothing; but
with returning realization and vague
sense OF stiffness in his throat, in 9
rough sort OF way was prepared to &C
cept defeat; acknowledge the others
supremacy. and seal that acknowledg
ment over the bottle.
Only the. mountebank afforded hin
no opportunity thus to toast the "best
man." with long strap Of leather
snatched from one Of the pegs. he had
already bound the hands and feet ol
his bulky antagonist, and was just rts
ing to survey his handiwork, when thu
other opened his eyes. sIs%
"Here! What do you mean r ex
claimed the soldier. when even thu
power vocally to express further sur
prise or indignation was denied him
! in consequence Of something soft be
ing thrust between his teeth; ant
mute, helpless. he could but express
I In looks the Disguised inquiry his lipl
! refused to frame. 3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
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Annie frittera.

Pare apples and cut in thin slices:
put them in bowl with glass Of
brandy, some white wine. a quarter
pound pounded sugar. little cinna-
mon Finely powdered) and the rind
OF q lemon (grated). Let stand some
time. turning over frequently. Beat
two eggs very light, add one-quarter.
pound -four, one tablespoon melted
butter and as much cold water as Will
make thin batter. Dip the apples
on sieve. mix them with the batter
and take one slice with spoon OF
butter to each fritter. Fry them.
quickly to a light brown. drain well.
put in a dish, sprinkle sugar over
each and glaze them nicely.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
Women j to Serve.

More than twice as many women az
could be used applied for enlistment
in the Women's Sick and Wounded
Convoy corps. the newest adjenct to
the British army. The corps takes
part in practice drills. makes rs own
camp, does stretcher work and other.
wise gets practical training for the
regular service. When enlistiHg the
women accepted by the recruiting
officer receive the kings shilling,
which binds the bargain and makes
tho woman legally obliged to serve
as part OF the military establishment
Of the United Kingdom.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25

capped him and he was still searching,
when the bolt, spring1ng sharply back,
caused him to straig hten.
Are you there, Monsieur Mounte
bank?" The door swung open; an un.
certain light cast sickly rays once
more within, and beneath the lantern
raised above his head, innocent OF the
danger he had just escaped. the round
visage Of the good.natured soldier who
had escorted the mountebank to the
auberge des voleurs looked amicably
and inquiringly into the darksome
howell.
':Yes; what do you want?" the an
swer came more curt than courteous.
what do / want :" the fellow re-
peated with broad smile. Now that's
good! Perhaps 1t would be more to
the point to ask what do you want
And here" indicating a loaf and jug
in his hand. 1--WE got them. though
why the commandant should have
cared. and ordered them brought,
He die? ?" said the prisoner. with 4
flash of quick surprise. "Well, I'm moi
hungry, but you can leave them"
mot hungry" And the soldier
who seemed a little the worse fol
liquor, but more friendly in conse
quence, walked In. Il don't wonder
though" he went on closing the door
hanging his lantern above and plac'
ing the jug on the ground; "in such a
foul hole? What you need, comrade
is company, and" touching significant
~ his breast. something warmer than
flows from the spring of st. Aubert.'' q
Il tell you,"' began the mountebank
when the soldier, staring, got a fail
look at the other; for the first time and
started back. ~.
"Eh? What's this p
"Oh. took them OF! You don't sup
pose I'd sleep in my white clothes IL
such a dirty" n b, &
Right you are. contradict" re
turned the other, seating himself be
fore the door on a three-legged stoo
he found in corner "But for the
moment you gave me start
thought you some other person."
What-person? 2"
mo one in particular. You might,
unbuttoning his coat to draw forth 6
bottle. have been any one! But I dare
say you have had them of In worse
places than this-which, after all, Ii
not bad. compared to some OF thu
rooms for guests at the Mount!
You mean z" The mountebanl
looked first at the closed blinds; ther
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25

at the door, and sudden determines
ton came to his eyes. i.
"Those especially prepared for the
followers Of the Black Seigneur, taken
prisoners near Casque. for example!"
"They are dungeons?"
with jacques for keeper! The lit
tie sexton, we call him. because the
prisoners go generally from the cells
to the pit. and the quicklime 10 the
hunchback's graveyard"
This jacques A growing impa-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
Burnt SUGAR Cake.

This is a nice ice cream cake. 40
the delicate caramel flavor goes well
with most any kind Of cream. Take
half cup of butter. one and q half
cups Of sugar, one cup water, four
tablespoonfuls caramel, two teaspoon.
fufs baking powder. two and half
cups of flour, one teaspoonful vanilla.
and beaten whites Of two eggs. Bake
In a loaf and ice with boiled nut icing
made Of one cup sugar, one cup milk.
teaspoonful butter. and two teaspoon
f,lls caramel to flavor; add half cup
chopped nuts and raisins.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
P0PC0RN'S MANY USES.
pELIcAcY NOT USUALLY APPREl
GATED BY HOUSEWIFE.
Properly Prepared, II Makes an Ideal
Breakfast cereai-1ettsr Than
Usual Croutons Added to the
Dinner Soup.

Try popcorn some morning instead
Of the ordinary breakfast cereal. The
chances are you will like it. The corn
should be popped the night before and
left in the oven or some other warm.
dry place until morning. Before serv-,
ing, set the food grinder at the notch
where 1t grinds It's coarsest and run
the popcorn through. Place in warm
oven until the chopped popcorn Is
heated. Then serve with sugar and
cream, like any other breakfast food.
Try adding half a dozen fluffy white
kernels of popcorn to each portion Of.
soup served. These are pretty sub
stitute for the usual croutons, and. es-
pecially in tomato or pea soup. tho
color effect Is attractive. Where the
soup Is served at table small dish
Of perfect kernels Of popcorn can be
placed near the tureen and few
served with each portion Of soup.
They float lightly on the surface and
are a pretty novelty. For the nur-
sery table this is q feature sure to be
hailed with delight.
Try "kornettes" as novel form Of
wafer to serve with afternoon tea. Lit,
the cookies are made from one cup of
chopped popcorn. tablespoonful of
softened butter, white of one egg, one
third ct a CUP of sugar. and little;
salt. Flavor with half teasponful OF
vanilla. The butter Is first added to
the chopped popcorn. then the egg is
stifly beaten and added, then the
sugar and other Ingredients. Beat all
together thoroughly and drop from tip
Of teaspoon on to a buttered baking
sheet. Spread with knife dipped In
cold water and bake In q slow oven I'M
til delicate brown.
Where a coal range Is not available
there are several ways of attempting
to do corn-popping over gas stove,
but the process Is never as satisfac-
tory as when done over a bed Of live
Goals. An iron stove lid placed over
burner OF q gas range and allowed to
become red hot Will give sufficient
heat to make the kernels burst into
bloom, provided one has little pa
tience. Where gas Is used In the.
kitchen the furnace IRE offers q splen-
did place for the popping Of corn.
With the large area Of Goals. the work
can be done quickly and we'll 5@s.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25

Mo- it's no joke.'' answered the
mountebank. rapidly passing an end
OF the strap. binding the soldier. about
post Of the stall and securing 1t,
sailor-wise. "A poor return for hos
pitality. yet needs must, when the
devil drives!" quickly seizing q hand
full Of marsh grass from the ground
and rubbing it over his face. ANY
how, you'll be none the worse on the
morrow" stepping toward the lantern.
while I-who can say? He laughs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
"A LADY,

Representative e. w. Townsend OF
"Chimmie Fadden" fame. said IN
Washington. apropos Of the misery Of
the poor: 'On the one hand we have
this misery. and on the other hand
we have wealth that Is often coarse
and vulgar. They tell Of New York
woman who once asked her maid:
This person who called without leav-
ing her name-was she = ladyr "Oh.
yes, madam: a perfect lady" the maid
replied. Her hair was dyed the love
lest gold, she was covered with
pearls and diamonds. and she smelt
Of Egyptian cigarettes and chan
payne. madam"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
For Cane Chairs.

When cane-seated chairs begin to
sag an excellent plan is to turn the
chair upside down and scour the un-
der part of the seat with soapsuds.
Then rinse with boiling water and let
dry in the open air. If possible. This
saves quite a little sum and makes
the seat Of the chair almost like new
cane ,s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
Smiled water

Water spilled upon the bed, when
some one is Ill, may be quickly dried
In this manner:
Fiji hot water bottle with boiling
water and place 1t betwee nthe mat
tress and the bed clothing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25

Sport Language 10 Universal.
Germany is now said to be taking
up baseball. but Is the language fitted
for it?-Detroit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
housa and Owner.

My precept to all who build 1t, that
the owner should be an ornament to
the house, and not the house to the
owner.-Cicero.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
Her AdXantaae.

The woman over fifty, If she's not
a fool, has one pull over all men and
younger women-she understands peo-
pie. which the opposite sex never do.
and no woman does, till she's old
enough to understand herself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
Asparaaus In Pepper Rinas

7I-- asparagus III upper nIH1s'
Remove the seeds from green pep.
pers. Cut rings one-quarter of an
inch wide and slip through them as.
paragus stalks, canned or freshly
cooked. Serve with cold French
dressing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
Father Reused the Boy

through Mother Bibb's candy shop
Window"
The boy Immediately sat up in bed
and asked for his clothes.
II thought that 'u'd rouse the boy"
said the father. with 4 proud smile.
He's all right. doctor."-Kansas City
Journal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
usefuIness Of cheeseeIoth.

Cheesecloth makes good strainers,
dust cloths, polishers for furniture or
shoes, lis excellent to lie over milk
crooks and fruit Jars, and makes
dainty curtains and comforters.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25

No man ever has to hunt tempta-
tion. He is lucky II he can dodge 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25
HOW THE NAME AMERICAN

} BE CONTINUED.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-25

Z .
The races which will be held at
Perry June "a, rs and rs, are attract
Ing an unusual amount Of attention
from the lovers Of good horse flesh.
In the 1927 trot there are thirty
horses named. which surely promises
to be one of the largest fields of hors-
es ever given the word Go" in the
State OF Iowa.
The Rev. W. v. Written. pastor OF
the Episcopal church at Charles City.
and Mrs. Helen G. Parish OF Nashua
were married at Nashua. Bishop T.
M. Morrison Of Davenport performed
the ceremony.
Adjutant General Logan announces
that regimental encampments OF the
Iowa National. Guard will be held this
year, the saith. at Washington and the
SGD at Charles City with a possibility
that the 56th regiment will go to Storm
Lake and the 55th regiment to
Charlton.
Edward Ewing, negro miner EN-.
ployed at the Norwoodville coal mine.
was shot and instantly killed by his
wife. Jennie Ewing, at Norwoodville.
Two shots were fired, one striking
Ewing In the head and the other In
the breast.
Members of the Gates band which Is
playing this season at Clear Lake,
were ducked one day recently. After
some time spent in the water, cling
ing to their overturned boat, they were
rescued by a passing launch. The
band had gone on an early fishing
trip. "
The city of Fort Dodge will be the
host July SO to between $50 and 200
retail shoemen members of the Iowa
Retail Shoe Dealers association. One
of the features of the convention will
be the exhibits of the shoe manufac-
turers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-16
CITIZENS TO BANQUET 2
 VICTORIOUS ATHLETICS

Philadelphia, Oct. 16-Mayor Blank enburg issued call to public spirited citizens yesterday to tender a testi- moniaI dinner to the victorious AtII- letic baseball team. The response was so overwhelming that few hours later Director of Public Safety Porter sent for Connie Mack, manager of the worlds champions; B. F. shibe, president of the club and other off, ciaIs. and they agreed on October g as the date on which to hold the re- ception.
 Conniel Mack. acting as spokesman for the delegation. accepted Director ROrter's invitation on behalf of the team and replied that he and the club officials appreciate the mayors en- thusiastic indorsement of the national game by honoring "the boys in this ways
 A parade will precede the dinner. <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-16
M'FARLAND WANTS
 TO MEET RITCHIE
Packey Says He Can Make
 Weight For Lightweight Y Champion.

When Packey Mcfarland, the Chi- eago boxer, arrived in New York yes terday, he declared that the reason he had named 1s7 pounds at 6 o'clock for the bout with Harlem Tommy Murphy, in AEadAsoh Square Garden ton1orrow nig1Tt.-was the fact that he hadn't been in the ring since the scrap with Jack Britton last May.
 Five months of idleness naturally increased my weight said McFar- lanc. ESQ that I became alarmed I aids not Intend to box again. but Billy Gibson, who is my friend, finally urged me to meet Murphy and possibly Rit- chic or Welsh in the Garden between now and the drst of February, when I will retire to take up the study of law. Tn order to meet Murphy. thought it best not to. reduce too much at once, as I might weaken myself and per- haps ruin my health.
 Later will make 135 pounds at 3 o'clock fer any body, Ritchie preferred, Tor I understand that he is heavy. too, end is going to box. Cross at 135 pounds. Murphy gave me the hardest frht of my career when we met in a twenty-round bout on the Coast last year. I believe he is the best of the light weights right now and have worked like a beaver to get ready for him, as know that he isn't to be trf- Eed wtth-sr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-16
HOW CARRY HERMANN
 ACQUIRED HIS NICKiNlAAIE

New York, Oct. 16-Esver hear why August Hermann is known to all the world as Garry e''
 Hermann is the chairman of the uationzI baseball commission. Other HaBebaH diplomats say he is the clear nsf and coldest thinker in the business. @Earmann devised the plan of organi- zatfon under which modern baseball as conducted. and his medfatory ta1- efft has kept the leagues operating Hznaer tl4@z pianzr Forty years ago he was a small German boy in Cincin- natLf His first job was in a printing cgfice. Ansther and an older boy was employed nere.
 The tradition@ of the office.'' said 6ne. of Hermannss old friends, Twas named .Bisnar1'. So that the first 4he second boy came along the shop ante1lects were strained almost to the Bursting point. Obiousyly there could mot be two Bismarks. Also there were internecine troubles to be fear cd.
 If y1n. name that Dutch blagen HiEmark, Tn beat a soft spot into his bean announced the first office boy. il ps IT, asked young Hermann, hope fully. T lick this BIsnlarlx kid, do [ tet his name ? And da,st I use a r0ck2'
 ssEo that some ink-emeared Maohia1 velif suggested that the new arrival sbe named 'Garibaldf, that being a name easy to remember and of equal honor with Bismark. And 1t was so F6fdereds Hermann has never been able to lose 1t i,r SEsts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-16
TO DINE
 FAMOUS ELEVEN

Tn anticipation of the celebration Of the Imminent Princeton Yale football game, the similar contest of twenty five years ago will be revived, or at least one-half of 1t, the Yale half. ePa'' Corbin. the captain of that fa- nous eleven that rolled up 698 points against it's opponents nothing, has ar rafgned for a dinner in New Haven of all the members of the team, still hearty and fighting for Yale. It is expected that most of that famous lineup will be reassenb1ed. At left end there was AIonzo Stagg, left tackle w c. Rhodes; left guard. George Woodruff; center, Pa" Corbin; right guard, Fudge HeffeIhnger; right tackle, Charley Gill; right end. "Kid'' Wallace; quarterback, w. c. Wurtem- burg; halfbacks, Lee McClung and W. F. Graves; fullbacl. Billy Bull Some Of the old- timers insist that CorPin5s s eleven was the greatest that ever rep resented Yale. The dinner will take place next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-16
GREAT
 AID TO ELI FRESHIES

The reason why the Yale varsity football eleven isn't able to score against the scrub as we'll as they were against Lafayette, is because for the last week the scrub has a won derful player in their lineup, namely, Fudge Hefflefinger, of the class of 1891, Shelf, and of Lee McCIung's team The twenty-two years he has been out of college have made no diff ference in the playing of the man Walter Camp acclaims as the great est football player who ever lived.
 Hefflefinger trots out every noon in a uniform, and when the varsity lines up he goes to guard on the scrub, and they rally round him and repulse the varsity until finally, by directing their attack at the further est place from Hefflef1nger, the var sity scores. They do not score very often for Hefflefinger is a whole team himself, and is invaluable as a coach In his position, playing against the varsity he can tell much more than the other coaches who watch the scrimmage.
 HeffIeffnger will be in New Haven for several days still. He is one of the quietest, but one of the most ef- fective, Of the coaches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-16
YALE TEAM TO ENTER
 BASKETBALL LEAGUE

New Haven, Oct. 16.@The financial diHculties which last year caused the withdrawal of the Yale University Basketball Association from the In- tercollegiate League will no longer re- main an obstacle and Yale has decid- ed to re-enter the league. It is hop ed that sufficient undergraduate inter est will be awakened in the sport fo prevent deficit at the end of the season, for this years veteran team under Capt. H. D. Swihart, should prove str9ng factor in the league
 The intercollegiate series promises to be well contested Cornell, the winner of the 1912-13 championship. will have three members of the team back in the game. The Princeton team, which finished second, loses but one man through graduation and will also be able to draw from a cham pionship freshman team. Columbia. Pennsylvania and Dartmouth will all have teams made up mostly of last seasons men.