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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

in isolated spots attacks in force have
been made, but according to the
French and British reports, all these
have been repulsed. ~. j ~ ;,
.s 4 Attacks Near Ypres Fail. T
q The Anglo-French forces. which
have been holding the territory around
Ypres, have again been subjected to
determined attacks, fresh German
troops having attempted to force the
allies out OF their trenches, task
which the Prussian guards few days
previously failed to accomplish.
As was the case with the Prussian
guards, the Germans who made the
latest effort appear to have taken the
first line of trenches. but, like the
guards, found themselves attacked on
the TANKS and were compelled to give
back the ground gained after holding
it for a short time. 8. tx : ,..,,.s, :
Both sides, as shown by the cas-
ualty lists Of the officers, are losing
heavily in the fighting, but the Ger
mans, on the offensive, and SO often
enfiladed after success was nearly In
their nduuS, dIc 50Au VIA VIC oeA1CA ~
enormously. T. $s.
s;.:. German Official Statement. n ~
Z The official communication issued
today by. the German general head
quarters says: e. - IS LIZ ,sEes :, q, ~
Fighting in West Flanders contin-
ues and the situation on the whole
remains unchanged. 81; = :,
B, TN the forest OF Argonne our at
tacks continue successfully. French
sorties to the south of Verdun were
repulsed. .FFs,- p I; f1S,.gs f. gs
San attack was made against our
forces, which had moved forward on
the western bank Of the River Meuse
near st. Mihiel, and although it was
originally successful for the enemy 1t
broke down completely later on ##'5 A
"Our attack to the southeast OF c.
rey compelled the French to surrender
some Of their positions. The Chateau
Chatillon was ,stormed and taken by
our troops" t%% ~ ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
/: Britain Provides for War.

London, Nov 5r1s.David Lloyd
George, chancellor sof the sexchequer,,
In the house OF commons today esti;;s.
mated that the cost Of one year Of the.
war for this country would be 81, 25o,sS
10000, a larger amount than Great
Britain has ever spent on q war and
more than twice what was spent In
the four years conflict in. South AZ;
RIGA. 5.t b. VISA st4s. VIII
To pay this enormous bill, the 5goyssl
eminent had decided, he said to raise
a loanyof, $3.50. 0oO, oOO.' which would
be issued at, IS, bear interest at the:
rate 81 az per cent, and be redeem
able at parSMarch, /, 1928. 81. IS Il
Il ;TheSchancellor$ proposed and: the
house, unanimo,isly Tyr suppoEted htthit
that the income tax should be doubled, J;
but only collected 4on one-third ofsthe
income this year; that an extra cent
a half pint should be levied on beer,
and an extra s cents a pound on tea.
|f II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
NO CHANGE in BATTLE. LINES
Operations at the Front Are; Reported
t. to Be Without Any Material
sg,rT Result. +@&s.s& 81

! London, Nov. .19.---The latest official
communications recording the opera,
tions on: the western battlefelds shows
that there has been fighting all along
the front, but without any appreciable
change in the situation. Il
From the coast Of Flanders to the
River Lys, on the Franco!Be bor-
der, where much of the open land has
been flooded by the allies to hinder
German attacks, there has been rep
etition Of the bombardment which the
invaders invariably resort to in the
hope OF breaking down the allies re-
sistance before infantry attacks. and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
AS It'll APPEARED TO HIM
UndecIpherable scrawis and Doctors
Prescriptions Associated In
VI. Mind Of Youth. r. ~. !

Humor even penetrates occasion
ally into the goomy atmosphere OF
museums and such places. 2 ~ = r.
The keeper Of the Egyptian depart
ment was, few days ago, busy sort
ing some new curios. Looking up
from his work he noticed that his
assistant, who was similarly engaged,
was standing still, looking at some
thing he, held In his hand with an
expression OF dismay. s.fs4 K b : 6.
What the matter, johnson? he
asked. "Have you struck something
you don't understand" vi
4 Indeed ! have, sir!" answered that
.freckled youth. .. T.,
Let me have q look 1t It." said
the man of knowledge. Johnson
handed him over q papyrus q few
thousand years old on which were
scrawled some hieroglyphics. i5,5,
Y Cant make it out, sir?" he said.
What would you think It meant,
now ?" queried<his chief. ~ ~
Couldn't say. sir. unless it's doc
tors prescription in the time OF
Pharaoh!" ~, E 49,. :. .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

thin to s@-''S 'sSHSs'"|' ~ ~ - :
Inc. Ord sa.ay. No, me good sir, no.
thank We, kindly. Give thin to the
bes' friend I've had r. NANNY years,
an; more; Dorsey there" = n II,
ss"'Arrah. no, Wolf Tone. avick." pro-
tested Mr.. Dorsey. =" 'Twould niver do.
Dye think Ord shtand by an rayceive
All thin, gorg'us an ixpinsive prisints
whilst you had nothin? ORD ta-ake
none Of thin, be hivins. "Give thin to
Cassidy, TIL noblest, ginerousest
frind---'' y" He stopped. suddenly, little
eyes bent piercingly toward . corner
Of his little garden. s -. q: Il }.,S..
aS""Phwat's thot?" he quickly demand
FED. II =, .4f. ~. t.s,;s,,
Y whats phwat?" inquired Mr.. Cas-.
sidy. ~ I. %92
Mr.. Dorsey brought a square fist
down into receptive. palm with . 70.
sounding whack. \: 90 sss.
= "a turkey" he exclaimed. "A tur.
rkey! An in my. Yard! TIL Lord IL
good to thin He lowest" 800 .. +:
=, Bent, tiptoeing. he started toward
the struttine FOWL. Mr.. CASSIDY moved
over toward the fence and watched
him in helpless indecision. "
Just AZ Mr{ Dorsey had his hands
extended to grab the turkey, Mr.. Cas-
sidy shouted. suddenly: and the tur.
key. frightened, scuttled through .
hole In the fence and into Mr.. Cas-
sidy's yard. Whereat Mr.. Cassidy made
. quick Jump for 1t. But he missed It
clesn and landed ON the place where
he was intending to set out early let.
tuco in tho spring. ~
Meanwhile Mr.. Dorsey. half over the
fence. distsnded with rage was yell
ing: :. e ;-sS IL. -zs - : 4.
"Lave my turkey be! Lave my
turkey bel" a, y
Mr., Cassidy picked triangular Sec
tion Of broken glass from his person
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Much to BE Thankful For.

We have much to be thankful for.
The year has been one of progress
The corn crop is still enough and to
spare The wheat crop exceeds that
of former years. We are still the
Lords chosen nation, and he gives
us the blessings. . 80
Thousands Of new families find
homes on American soil each year and
rise from poverty to independence
They constantly increase the nations
strength. SO" st. p :.
Science and invention are on a con-
slant march of progress.
National calamity has not visited
our shores. Minor evils have called
attention to what might have been
great ones. We have profited by them
and taken steps to avoid future recur
renee. It
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
TURKS FIRE ON
AMERICAN ||E|::.R 4 A ]. FLAG i c
Launch Of Cruiser Tennessee mes
s.: Turned Back in Gulf
!. of Smyrna. @ 4. .......
.sa>I s.-aa, nrnsNI,o -nn1lnltc.
MAY MEAN SERIOUS TROUBLE ::
Washington officiaIs Alarmed Over
Little Change zs Re
Y suit Of Operations In Franee--lord
. Roberts Victim Of F.'eumonia---.
- Great Britain Provides Funds for
War;. @.r@' $3.50 ~ "s{@Ez Er&s,
a London. Nov. ia dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Athens

D., London, Nov. ia dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Athens
says: G, ,S.s;9s-sls@: II, f5zs3 = 81 II
"a launch from the United States
cruiser Tennessee which was enter
ing the Gulf Of Smyrna to arrange for
the cruiser to come into the harbor
was fired upon by the forts and COM
PEELED to return tot the Tennessee. ~
e. 'The commander of the Tennessee,
Benton G. Decker, informed the vail
that he had orders from his govern
ment to enter the harbor of Smyrna,
and had decided to do So" 81 A.
An earlier. dispatch from Athens
said: s, H., S&%& p =, =
1.-THE Tennessee has arrived at >Vur-
Ia to put stop to the i'll treatment OF
the British, French and Russian resi-
dents. The authorities of Smyrna,
fearing bombardment, have left for
the interior. The garrison at Smyrna
at present consists of $4,000 soldiers"
(Vurla Is one of the forts, guarding
the entrance OF the Bay Of Smyrna. 1t
is about twenty-five miles from the
town of, Smyrna and commands the
narrow entry from the gulf) 72.s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Calm at Washington.

Washington, Nov. 9.-There will be,
no war between the United States and
Turkey under any circumstances. This
is the attitude President Wilson takes
regarding the attack on a launch Of
the United States cruiser Tennessee
by one OF the forts at Smyrna.
Furthermore the firing on the
launch is held by the Washington OH
Gals as probably friendly act" by
the Smyrna authorities in order to
warn the, American vessel that the
port was mined and that therefore 1t
would be dangerous to attempt an
entry. q Il j. IS RI III
y d Seek Additional, Details.
In the absence of definite details re-
garding the incident this is the view
taken by the government. In the mean
time cable messages have been, sent
by all available routes to Commander
Decker ordering him to send full par
ticulars regarding the affair. HeEalso,t
was told to take no action except on
specific orders from w Washington.
AZ The attitude of the administration
was manifested in the following an
nouncement at the navy department
tonight: S3235 .s
THE secretary OF the navy has sent
orders to the captains of the North
Carolina and Tennessee. both Of which
are in the Mediterranean, to take no
action which could involve this gov.
eminent without specific instructions
from the navy department" .,E q.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
DEATH CALLS GREAT SOLDIER
Attack of Pneumonia Fatal to Lord
Z Roberts While on a Visit to :, u
b. - ~ x Army In France. -, - !.

London. Nov. 17.---Neld Marshal
Earl Roberts died Saturday night in,
France of pneumonia. !. !.
A telegram from Field Marshal Sir.
John French, commander of the Brit
ish expeditionary forces on the conti-
nent, apprised Earl Kitchener, secre-,
tary of state for war of the death Of
England's great soldier. The telegram
read t,% s,5,zsS..ttIst ~ - ftt id %sss& VI
81 deeply regret to tell you that Lord
Roberts diedsat eight o'clock this (satts
urday) evening. $z55 -. ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

had burned down a large section Of
the districts occupied by the working
classes. The Belgians, however, con-
tend that French cavalry were respon-
sible for the shooting, and deny any
participation by Belgian citizens.
1t is impossible to determine the
truth of these accusations and counter
charges, but it is commonly reported
that up to the present time 43 private
citizens have been shot by the Ger
mans, while fine of 100000 francs
was leviedApon the town. Later this
fine was doubled and the money to pay
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
'4Thcuuhtful OF Her.

Some time ago little girl, not more
than six years old, ,rambled into .
grocery store and asked for five cents
worth of animal crackers. The clerk
was about to put the purchase In q
paper. bag, when the youngster sud
denly interposed.
"Just q minute, Mr.. Smith," said
she. Are there any elephants among
those crackers? ~
+, "Oh, yes" was the indulgent re-
joinder of Mr.. Smith. Il put in whole
lot Of elephants"
r "Then you must take them out
again, please" decidedly returned the
small customer. MY little brother is
dreadfully afraid Of elephants"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Drove Back British Raiders.


One hundred years ago one OF the
marauding parties OF British that con-
tinued making depredations along the
shores Of Chesapeake bay after the
departure Of the British fleet for the
South, landed at Deep creek, Is miles
below Annapolis, with a view to hay
ing "a frolic with the Yankees" as
one of their officers expressed it. But
the Yankees we're on the watch and
gave the invaders a warmer reception
than they had bargained for. Small
.detachments Of cavalry and infantry
attacked the enemy as soon as they
had stepped ashore and drove them
back to their boats, with considerable
loss. No American was killed in the
engagement. though Captain Burd Of
the cavalry was seriously wounded
and narrowly escaped being made .
prisoner. @ ~, Az IA II Z
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

fuses, loading, aiming and firing the
gun according to the captains com.
mands; and, with the equipment now
provided, it is possible for the cap
tain to direct the fire Of his guns
quickly and accurately on almost any
target in range and vision He can
shift the fire from right to left by
minor changes in the angle, as used
by the different guns. A captain,
with a well-trained battery; has the
fire almost as readily under his control
as has a fireman. of the stream Of a
ter from his hose. Worlds Work. y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
n Ft0ntsh0 Oec'stSe 'AetI
Petrograd dispatch says:
Berlin Claims Victories.

Berlin. Nov. 19.;-An official war bull
letin given out in Berlin today sets
forth that the operations on the east
ern front are progressing ,favorably.
The Germans apparently are using
their victory at Wloclawek to the
greatest advantage. The Russian ar
mics defeated near Lipno are today
probably in the vicinity of Plock, and
the forces defeated near Wlocawek
are, now near Kutno and Lesshytsa. j
For the continuation of operations.
the bulletin goes on to say, it will be
of the greatest Importance for the Ger
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Russian Myth" 10 Buried.

1 London, Now, ls.-The Russian
myth" the story which gained wide
spread circulation some months ago
that Russian force Of 10000 men
from Archangel had been landed in
Scotland and thence moved to France,
was officially buried in the house of
commons today by definite announce
ment that no Russian troops ever had
moved through Great Britain for the
western arena Of the conflict. :
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Why Pray?

Why Pray7
Because God wants to bind his chill
dren to him by strong and constant
ties. Prayer is bond between the
needs Of men and the power Of God,
between the child in want and the IA
Their with plenty. 1t is tie of love.
insuring close fellowship. For, after
all, what Christians really get by
prayer is less the gifts their petitions
bring than the giver himself. A real
and personal and intimate fellowship
with his Lord is the Christians great.
st reward for prayer. 80
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Ate Evidence; All Freed.

Happy and we'll fed. a group Of wom-
en-, with their children, appeared be-
fore Magistrate Conway in the Long
Island city-police court to answer to
a complaint charging them with vio-
lating the heath laws in keeping pigs.
well, where are the pigs? in
quired the court.
1--WE ate them. your honor" chorused
the group. And they were good. We
raised them to keep down the high
cost of living"
Under the circumstances l will dis
miss the complaint" said the judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

Tanese artillery. The results of this
war, confirmed, it seems, by those of
the recent Balkan war, have been to
cause military men generally to regard
the concealed or masked position as
the normal one for artillery. -
This means that the guns are hidden
by a crest, or by trees, or standing
crops, while the captain, placed so that
he can overlook the field Of action,
gives the data for aiming the guns SO
that their fire VIII reach the desired
target. Hence thu cannoneers have
only the mechanical duties Of setting
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
UNSEEN ARTILLERY IN WAR
Armies in Present European Gigantic
b Conflict Have Learned Valu-
+ = US, able Lesson. &i& =

The introduction in, the last few
years of long range, accurate, quick
firing guns, has greatly affected the
manner of serving artillery. In the
early part Of the Manchurian war the
Russian artillery, taking positions in
the open in the old way. suffered great
losses from the fire Of concealed Jap
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
turkish rroon. Invade Russia.

Constantinople, Nov. II (via Der.
lin and thence by wireless - urkish
troops have invaded Russia and are
striking for the port Of Batum on the
Black sea- according to an official
statement issued here. It follows 8 I
e Turkish troops yesterday occupied
all the Russian block houses after, a
surprise attack on the frontier of the
.yilayet of ETrebizond. The Ottoman
forces advanced three hours march
into Russian territory in the direction
of Batum and captured the enemy's
barracks at Kusco. -;.5s. g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
THE TWO TURKEYS
One Caused Break in Old Friend
: ship; the Other Brought
!. About Its Renewal.
Gallant Act Of Salvation Army Lieu.
tenant Had Its Reward, Though
at the Cost Of Great Dam.
ago to Feelings and
FEATURES,

N THE days when Harlem was 20
far west that little boys used to
long desirously to go out there and
j kill bufIaloes, Indians and other
81 unprotected game, Matthew Dor
sey and Wolf Tone Cassidy shook the
peat from their feet and emigrated to
America In the bowels of ship that.
like all vessels of the aching past,
went four feet up and down and six
sideways to every one ahead.
On landing at Castle Garden, they
remained in the city long enough to
purchase gold brick apiece and get
held up and robbed; then their bucolio
desires ameliorated with metropolitan
disgust and they trekked to the afore-
said west and constructed for them
selves two little shacks, perched high
on the edge of Somebody or Others
clin. And there they lived and pros
pered, though not to any alarming de-
gree; for they never achieved more
than one pair Of shoes at time, al
though. on the other hand. they never
went beyond three broken window
panes simultaneously.
. And SO passed nigh unto half a
century: and it was Thanksgiving
time. t-.s.1,-g, $3.50
- ." - = -
z. Mr.. Dorsey, having finished the
breakfast dishes and lighted his du-
deem, went out to his front. door to see
what Mr.. Cassidy. was about; and Mr..
Cassidy, having done precisely, the
same thing, did precisely the same
thing. i G-#Y - ~
Good morning. Matchew!" he
called across the little gardens.
"Th' same to >yez an NANNY, OF
thim!" called back MIR. Dorsey.
"'Tis foine da-ay. Matthew, avick." "
commented Mr.. Cassidy; putting ex-
pansively. "'Tis tn "da-ay Of rajjoicin'
an givin' thanks and prisints. Mat
chew" went on Mr.. Cassidy. "'Tis
sorry OF am taht Of how nothin' to
give yes" I (
."Th' sa-ame here an. NANNY Of
thim," replied Mr.. Dorsey. "Oi'd glad
~ give ye tn shirt on me back r tn
roof over me hid on'y Ord loikely
ketch pnoomony an die. But tn love
in me hear-rt is this same ~ r.,
IA "'Tis me own ssintimints yez is ray
paytin' ayen befuree they's spoke be
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

which they have purchased or pre-
empted, all of which is worth from
$25 to $50 per acre. They originally
started by growing grains altogetherl
but they found that they could secure
a better price for much OF their grain
by feeding it to hogs and cattle, and
the most successful ones are those
who have followed this course. |
But to meet the wants Of the new1
conner a new homestead area has been
opened up, known as the park coun1
try" In this park country are to b
found beautiful groves OF poplar and
willow, small lakes and streams, with
sufficient open area to enable one to
go into immediate cultivation of crop.
and in due time when they wish more
land to be put under cultivation. they
may at small cost cut down some Of
the groves, which In the meantime
have been valuable in providing fuel
and In giving shelter to cattle.
Notwithstanding the high character
Of the open prairie lands and the fact
that farmers there have realized in .
splendid way. there is the opinion
backed up by lot Of experience that
this parklike country contains soil
even better than that Of the open area
referred to. - ,-- ", e s.T
The opportunities, therefore. for
money making are as great today 40
they ever were. The opportunities for
carrying on farming successfully are
fully as great as they ever were. OF
this park area we have an immense
quantity OF land yet to be settled. II
is true that the railroads have not yet
penetrated these districts to the extent
that they have the open area, but this
will come and as settlements ADVANCE
SO will railroads build. For the pres
emit there is temporary lull in rail-
road building, but it is always the
case that where there is demand
there will come a supply, and it will
not be long before the park country
will be penetrated by railroads that
will give sufficient accommodation for
all needs, but to those who prefer It
there are lots of opportunities for pur4,
chasing land nearer towns and VIII
lagos and at low prices and on easy
terms. Y ~ i H. +
Whether one cares to purchase on
homestead it can better be done by|
paying visit to the country and ID
will repay you to spend some little
time visiting the different districts.-t
Advertisement. f.
E-s -. 5si.-- ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

mA-an came along wild q segar r 3
millyon dollars, you'd say, Give it to
me friend Dorsey He snorted, dis
gustedly. "'Tis a. divvle Of a ma-an
yez ARE! Pwhy don't yez kape yer
Wur-rd z" .ss e5,,'1,,-7 y. 49, e. e.
p ::'Kape me wur-rd. is it, cried Mr..
Mr.. Cassidy, hotly. 'Whin tn ma-an
Wild tn millyon hallars comes, Oill
kape me wur-rd. But did OF sa-ay an
nythin' about amy turkeys? Answer
me thot!' -.s.,lar-,. -.~.--c D., 49,
"Oi, will an OF will not" rejoined
Mr.. Dorsey, angrily. But an-nyhow,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
BELGIAN CITY is HIT. HARD
Roulers In Great Part Destroyed and
Forced to Submit to Heavy

+ Roulers, via London.-This city
which was the headquarters of the Ger
man staff during the attack on Ypres,
has suffered terribly. 1t has been bom-
barded twice, and was partly destroyed
i by an incendiary fire after the Ger
mans had accused citizens OF shooting
at German soldiers and in retaliation
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
DENY Yankee Il Held Spy.

~ New York, Nov; 18.-Relatives Of
Joseph Ullman. wealthy furrier of
this city issued today a denial of re-
ports circulated last night to the ef-
feet that Mr. Ullman was under; sen:
tence Of death in London as a spy:
They said that he had not been ar.
rested, as reported, but was safe in
Germany. sf.S. = E'-....
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

it was collected by the daughters OF
a number of prominent citizens ''@
The city is now under strictly mill.
tary law, and the mayor and six lead
ing citizens are obliged to. reside in.
the town hall as hostages. Since No,
vember no one has been allowed to,
leave the northern part of Belgium.
Although the Dutch government con-
tinues to keep the frontier open to all
refugees. the German military author.
tiles will not issue passports to allow
persons to leave the occupied terri
tory. ~ @,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Saws Won, Reuter- ls Dead.

4, Paris, Nov. ia dispatch received
here from MONTPELIER relates that a
letter reaching there from Beziers re-
ports the death of Colonel Won Reuter-,
the German officer who was concerned
in the Zabern affair A priest who
carried the colonel on a stretcher de-
clares that he was seriously wounded
by a bayonet thrust in fight in AL
SAGE, ssSS t%&t,ss