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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25

II am going to help you" she said
simply, 'and, oh, I am SO glad that
It is in my power to do so. It 10 be-
cause I trust you: It is because I
know you will evade the pitfalls in
the future. Will you not try to do
so?" t@ss,,E5 n .sa5.i y st}sge} s45i
II could not accept" he began
brokenly. s.s5 Y
II was going to invest some money!
interrupted Eunice. II shall do So.
with you. I am not afraid that you
will repay me. Take it, deal" and
she preferred her savings unostenta-
tiously. Because of your father, be-
cause|I shall think Of you and pray
for you. Oh, do not forfeit the
trust" 65 .ts 81 ~ = ...S
Not a word of all this to Mr.. Lar.
ned. The trustful father; knew not
OF the abyss his son had escaped, nor
Of the loving hand that had guided
him to a haven OF hope and courage.
And this proved true. Naught but
pleasing news came from the boy after
that. And then at the end Of q year
Eunice received a remittance cover.
ing her generous loan, with interest.
Alan Larned wrote, blessing her. He
told her Of new life, where he had
developed a literary ability that was
earning him a liberal income. And at
the end OF his grateful letter were
four words: ~ have told father"
1t was two days after that when
Mr.. Larned called Eynice into his pri-
vate office. There was strange ex-
preston on his face, but he said In
his usual tone: ;iS5f
please. Miss Graydon.
address a letter to your mother" 5: II
Eunice started, but wonderingly be-
gan the letter. FL IA MA Es
\ Respected madam /" pursued Mr..
Larned, {" I write regarding the noblest
woman I know, your daughter. It 10
to ask your permission to offer her
my hearts best love- -. n: .4
The pencil fell from Eunice's tremr
bling hands. Those hands covered her
face to hide the tell-tale bushes.
oh. cannot write that" she fut-
tered. si,. s4
"Then you understand? 2" said Mr..
Larned tenderly. Il, %
II have understood for two years.
Mr.. Larned," murmured Eunice.
h "And T." said he longingly only
for my lonely ways, because you are
SO much younger I have hesitated to
ask you to become my wife" :.
"You have been SO kind to me-, /
whispered Eunice," you are so far
above me,
! He sealed her lips with q kiss and
drew her head to his shoulder. ana
Eunice was at rest. IS r. ri
3s Copyright, 1914, by w. G. Chapman) II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
Extraordinary Dishes.

Mrs. Dan Crauford, whose book
Thinking Black" has created consid-
cradle controversy, mentioned some
extraordinary Central African dishes"
in the course Of . recent lecture.
These included stewed elephants
trunk, roast rhinoceros foot. boiled
hippo tongue (stewed 4S hours to
make it tender), roast wild donkey.
stewed monkey. roast water rat. head:
tail and all, and the luscious morsel.
which chief provided as "a state
delicacy. OF = mess Of thousands Of
white ants, frizzled in their own fat.
like q sort Of Central African white
bait. Also there was : special dish,
much favored, OF starchy boiled grass.
green and glutinous.' S.
Mrs. Crawford also told of the Cen
trail African .''knuts." The young
bridegroom wore a necklace OF teeth
and hairs Of the elephants tail, and .
fur boa. which any West End lady
would envy. Of squirrel skins, gray
and white, the toilet being completed
possibly-for all European garments
were fashionable by one OF Mrs. Dan
.Crauford's skirts specially lent for the
occasion. :. q sss4 ;e.s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE ] E.
Walter Pater,s Somewhat PaSanisti1o
View Of the Journey Which We 55;
All Must Take.

4 "a counted number OF pulses only is
given to us of q variegated dramatic
life. How may we see in them all that
is to be seen in them by the finest
senses? How shall E. we pass most
swiftly from point to point and be al
ways present at the focus where the
greatest number Of vital forces unite
in their purest energy? II, Il.
To burn always with this hare,
gem-like flame, to maintain this co
stasy, is success in life. While all
melts under our feet, we may well
catch at any exquisite passion, or any
contribution to knowledge, that seems
BY lifted horizon to set the spirit
free for a moment, or any stirring OF
the senses, strange dyes, strange col.
ors, curious odors, or work Of the art
lists hands, or the face Of ones friend.
Not to discriminate every instant
some passionate attitude In those
about us, and in the brilliancy OF their
gifts some tragic dividing of forces
on their ways Is. on this short day OF
frost and sun, to sleep before evening.
From Walter Pater's "The Renais'
sance. X .y
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cite, : queer 4 4 Pre- edent.

Mr.. Justice Holmes has the reputa.
ton Of citing more peculiar cases from TOT,
the old law books than any other
member OF the supreme court. He
dug up an additional >one Saturday to
the amusement Of his associates
when 1t was commended In 9 libel suit
that the declaration was insufficient
because the offenses were not stated
properly. " Al Z
.sS THAT leads me to recall q case In
the old books" said the justice, where
an Indictment set forth that the &C
cused struck a man on the head, split.
ting the skull until portion fell
down on either shoulder, and. the
court held the Indictment defective
because it did not allege that the man
was killed" a 5E5 f3as
The justice observed that it was a
hair-splitting deciEion. and he didn't
intend It as a pun. either.---New York
Times. - l5,5S ft n X PIX .i Z; 7, h
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WHY he HE |: A /:
= y % "TT- = n =
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.

l
| "Only a stenographer.'' "A
Eunice Graydon recalled the care
less remark with the sweetest smile
in the world. In the first place the
words implied decided compliment
for her appearance must have attract
ed attention in order to create the
discussion in question between two
callers at the Office of Robert Larned
| Only, stenographer! but good
one, and under. what suspicious en-
vironment! As Eunice recalled the
day two years previous, when q
stranger in the city and well nigh
discouraged she had been accepted as
an employee by Mr. Larned, the tears
Of gratitude, Joy and loyalty arose to
her beautiful eyes and she was proud
and content as any queen. b. esl.
She was a woman to attract atten-
ton anywhere. Past early girlhood,
she was still lovely and graceful. Her
kindly eyes, her gentle, womanly dig
nifty, her helpful earnest disposition,
all these had won for her the respect
OF her employer and Of every other
person in the Office. ~
I. The two men callers decided not to
wait to see the proprietor. It was
early in the morning. Eunice always
came down early. There was mis-.
sion Of almost reverence involved.
She busted herself always first about
the desk sof her employer. It was
to place his swivel chair conveniently
to see that not a speck OF dust was
apparent on the clear glass base, to
arrange his papers, to ventilate the
room just right z.s& K
She did not know If in his grave,
distracted way Mr.. Larned ever no
ticed these little attentions. She
hoped not, but sometimes she won
dered If this interest was at its base
a tribute Of warm devotion perhaps
love. (, 81
Eunice hummed a sweet home tune
as she moved about her duties. She
was thinking of a near vacation when
she would go home and see her dear
mother. How proud she would be to
tell her that she had saved up nearly
five hundred dollars! And all this
Joy and comfort and Independence be-
cause she had been SO fortunate as to
secure a pleasant permanent position
with. the best of men! 3, u
Eunice had her precious savings in
her pocket at that moment. She had
drawn them from the bank. the pre-
v1ous afternoon, intending to ask Mr..
Larned to invest them for her. n
"Oh, dear! dear!" she murmured
felicitously, cit seems as If nobody in
the world could be SO glad and hope
full and happy as t. and her eyes
grew liquid as she moved two small
framed pictures on the desk. One as
she well knew was an old photograph
OF the; dead wife Of her employer and
his son, taken many years since. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25

"My! But that is most interesting"
said the mother. whose eyes were
popping out of her head at the mere
mention Of the famous persons the
journalist knew. II certainly shall
buy your magazine and read it,"
Grand Central station!" mumbled
the guard
"Goodby," said the mother. Your
life Is certainly worth while"
""Goodby," replied the journalist;
mot nearly as much worth while a.
yours"
Who told the TRUTH
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25

However, journalism seemed to fill
most of the time, and motherhood was
dismissed after few desultory ques-
tons about Billy" whose fame con-
sisted in being seven years old and
just entering school.
"Oh, tell me about your work" said
the mother.
There is quite a bit to tell OF it."
said the egotistical woman Of bust
ness, and Immediately launched upon
the joys, woes, disadvantages and aad-
vantages Of the business, woman's ca.
reer. s.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25

31Ommeo . SWeeI TONIC - 0ne.
other was picture of Mr.. Larned
The clear. earnest face seemed to draw
forth her soul. She could not help
1t, and Eunice raised the framed pho.
togarph to her lips and kissed It
fervently. is8t
''U-hum-ah!" Eunice turned quickly
her face a fame OF scarlet. She faced
Alan Larned, the son of her employer.
There was a faint smile, on his lips.
You saw-oh, do not misconstrue
me! cried the agitated Eunice, losing
all control Of herself amid her, pro:
found embarrassment. "You father
has been my best friend. I owe 50
much to him that I was overcome by
gratitude. II could not help til FL
Dear Lady" said Alan Larned
gravely and with the greatest defer.
ence, Il take your devotion to my
father as know he fully appreciates
1t and as a sad reminder to me OF
how unworthy Of his confidence have
been" 5' ts5
Eunice scanned the troubled face
grown suddenly serious and haggard
closely. She with Mr.. Earned sup.
posed this only son to be at work in
another city. His words, his manner,
desperate, intense, told Eunice that
the young man had dismissed his
present discovery as trivial compared
to some heavy weight Of trouble, Of
remorse that lay heavy upon his
mind. 4
y" I can trust you, Miss Graydon,"
said Alan, more than ever now. I
must make confident of somebody or
go mad with what Is troubling me.
I cames here to tell all to my father.
But 1t will break his heart. am un-
worthy Of his confidence, his esteem
Eunice glanced at the clock. Her
employer would not be due for nearly
half an hour. Alan had sunk to a
chair, his head bowed in bitter
thought. She sat down beside him and
placed a gentle, tremulous hand upon
his own.
"Mr. Larned," she said earnestly,
tell me all about your trouble. Let
me try and spare your father, who
loves you so, if possible. Let me help
you" Gs4,
The young fellows eyes filled with
tears at this exhibition OF a warm,
sincere sympathy He blurted out his
wretched story-money lost in gam
bling, threats Of exposure over claims
held by grasping loan shark.
"How much is it," asked Eunfce
fearsomely, and her face frightened
as Alan named a sum approximately
the amount OF her savings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
SCHOOL TEACHERS. +
Also Have ThInos to Learn.

"For many years i had used coffee
and refused to be convinced Of Its bad
effect upon the human system" writes
veteran school teacher. SIS
"Ten years ago I was obliged to
give up my much-loved work in tho
public schools after years Of continu-
Gus labor. had developed well de-
lined case of chronic coffee poisoning.
1.-THE troubles were constipation,
nutterings Of the heart. . humping
in the top OF my head, and various
parts Of my; body. twitching ofsmy
limbs, shaking of my head and, at
times after sxsrtion, . general gone"
feeling, with . itoper's desire for very
strong coffee. was nervous wreck
for years.
"A short time ago friends cane to
visit VI and they brought . package
of Postum with them, and urged me
to try it. was prejudioed because
some years back had drunk . cup Of
weak, tasteless stun called Postum
which I did not like at all.
This time, however, my friends
made the Postum according to direc-
lions on the package, and 1t won mo.
Soon I found myself improving in .
most decided fashion. d
THE odor OF boiling coffee NO long.
er tempts me. ! am 10 greatly bene-
dted by Postum that II continue to
improve as am now, I'll begin to
think I have found the Fountain OF
Perpetual Youth. This is no fancy
letter but stubborn facts which I am
glad to make known.
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek. Mich. Write for a copy Of The
Road to MELVILLE"
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled. 5s1
instant Postum-is soluble pow
der. "A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar. makes delicious bever.
eye Instantly. Grocers sell both kinds
.Thsrs's 9 Rsasoa' Tor Postum
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
Women 3Fencers and Archers.

With four new courses introduced
fencing. archery. apparatus work and
social dancing-enthusias runs high
in the physical education for women
department of the University OF
Wisconsin this year. All these courses
are elective, but all show a good en-.
rollment The class in fencing mum.
bers about so, while nearly rs are
taking advantage of the instruction in
social dancing.
OF. the physical education courses
swimming, dancing basketball and
hockey are perhaps the most popular.
About 500 women students take swim
ming, while between 300 and 400 are
enrolled in the classes in dancing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
Xoice Restored by Paraff1n.

At a recent meeting of the Munich
Aerzlicher Verein, Doctor Kretsch-
mann exhibited patient who, about
one year before, had received an in
lection Of parafiin in paralyzed vocal
cord band. The voice WAS at first
rough and without much resonance,
but now it has become natural. The
position of the cord is also natural to
a certain extent, but when the cords
touch in phonation the arytenoid cartil-
age of the paralyzed side is seen to
undergo peculiar movements. These,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25

childhood Raj
receipt beaten biscuit
established
surrounding
Daniels alive healthy
might which
orchard and other Injuries OF boyhood
social which
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
ROGER SULLIVAN OUT FOR SENATOR.

Roger c.. Sullivan, former national
Democratic committeeman from ILL.,
nois, whose elimination from party
councils once was demanded by w. j..
Bryan, has announced his candidacy
for the nomination for United States
senator. His announcement opens as
follows: S4 rs
II am candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for United States
senator.
mo one has forced me into the con-
test; nor am I responding to fnsistent
demands from all parts Of the state.
1T IL true that great many warm
and loyal friends throughout Illinois
have urged me to become candidate
and have offered me their earnest sup
port; but shall not make false
start by pretending to be coy or re-
luctant candidate. 81
"The honor OF representing Illinois
in the United States senate is great
enough for any mans ambition and
the opportunity 1t offers for creditable
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
WANTS TO Be GOVERNOR OF OKLAHOMA

Seldom in recent years have the ups
and down of life in this land Of oppor-
tunty, the chances to make good and
the impossibility of keeping a strong
man down, been SO patiently exempt.
fed as in the career Of AL ]. Jennings.
former train robber and convict, who
is seeking the Democratic nomination
or the governorship Of the state OF
Oklahoma. After several years out.
3lawry in the southwest, Jennings was
captured and sentenced to FIVE years
in the federal prison at Columbus. o.
President Mckinley pardoned him and
President Roosevelt restored his citi'
zenship. He had taken his medicine
without whimper and on his release
set out to lead life that frankly ac-
5knowledged the early mistakes and
sought to better himself and others
through what he had learned. &
For some time he has been practic.
ing law in Oklahoma and devoting
himself to reform, attacking graft,
bribery no1itical iobbery and itrickery,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25

V, For Is years Wright's Indian vess.
table Pills have been their own recon-
mendation In conditions OF upset stom-
ach, liver and bowels. II you have not
tried them. Z test now viii prove their
benefit to you. Send for free sample
to a72 Pearl St. New York. Adv.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
I .4I4s7. X TI.I.I y q ~ " -
The DEPRECATED Area.

Two old colored women were hav-
ing dinner together in the cabin The
pot Of boiled cabbage was on the
floor and the dog walked into the
room and started to- drink out OF II.
Old Aunt Easter drove him out with
the broom. and coming back she gave
the other old woman a spoon. 5s
Liza" she said, take dis spoon
and dip dem dog-laps out o dc cab
( bage!" .s-. Il q. - IA ,iiss.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
Early Sufraoette.

Militant-minded women were known
in England before the suffragettes,
one of whom lies in Henry Wills
chapel-Margaret, countess of Rich
mond, its builders mother, with her
brass effigy by Torrigiano. She hated
the Turk. and she made. as Camden
reports, a sporting offer to the chival-
rous OF her day: ION the condition
that princes of Christendom would
combine themselves and march
against the common enemy, the Turk.
she would most willingly attend them
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
Neatly countered.

The action at law came up in Lon
don. The lawyer was Scotch and the
Judge was English. The case in ar
gument concerned certain water
rights, and the lawyer had frequent
ly to use the word water" which he
pronounced very broad. "Mr. Mac
pherson," at last interrupted the Judge,
do you spell water with two is in
your country?" "Na, ma, my lord"
quickly retorted the lawyer. "but we
spell manners wi twa n's!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
slonIflcance Of the Rino.

= - SI0HIrlcAHCel OF IHe HIH8. ITZt1l3I
The signet ring and seals were used
in Bible times as pledges of different
kinds from owner to owner in business
transactions. The "Gimmel," or we'd
ding ring, also of Bible times. was q
cunningly devised affair in two sec
tons, and at the ceremony one was
given to the bride and the other to the
groom. This ring has been reproduc-
ed at several weddings. in recent years
as an odd fancy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25

spolsen His
earthquake In Oklahoma
defer OF society," and had been
clothes
right and and not
primitive had beep In the method
only appeared IN the open
holds at the point OF gun and he
state?
is at least honest In
acknowledng his character le
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
MATTER FOR SOME THOUGHT
Decidedly One Of These Two Had the
Wrong Impression, but Where Is
b Expert That Can Decide? s
Who told the truth?

a They met in the subway one morn
ang, a young mother and young pro-
<essional woman. They had been
friends at school. but aeons had pass
ed, and now, after some ten years,
they began to discuss their present
5obs-of motherhood and journalism
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
Well Advanced.

Stranger-This appears to be q
town farther advanced than any
have yet visited in my travels-any'
thing Of interest going on? 2"
Hotel Clerk-You betcher. Sit down,
stranger. The boys'u be in soon to
talk some more about how the spring
series is going to turn out.-St. Louis
Republic.
Fishes Light sleepers.
n All fish sleep at more or less regu
lar intervals, but they do SO without
closing their eyes, and their slumbel
as rule is lighter and more easily
disturbed than that Of any other nv
ing thing. .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25

and be their laundress in camp" That
position Of laundress to the Crusaders
would have been an easy Que, for 1t
was the fashion to make VOWS to
change no underclothing until the
holy sepulcher was regained.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
Activities Of Women.

-"
The Hebrew Technical school of
New York graduates $50 girls yearly.
In England poor mothers get 80
shillings at the, birth of child. Il
Miss Rose Maley is state superin-
tendent Of public instruction In Wyo-
ming. Gs
In 1910 there were 215 widows to
every 100 widowers in the United
States. lil8
Mrs. Mary Wolfe Dargin is to re-
ceive one Of the most important fed
eral appointments In Denver, that Of
register of the land office. ga 3!
Thirty college women Of Philadel-
,phia have begun to study to become
Instructors In the Little Mother
leagues. which have been organized in
that city. tS$, Is y AZ
Mrs. Assheton Harbord, the famous
balloonist, recently accompanied Hen
RI Salmet, the French aviator, on an
aeroplane trip from London to Paris.
j Eleven-yearold Aleen Fell Of Sha-
ron, Pa, has been declared the win
ner in the corn-growing contest in
which several hundred boys partici-
pated. s. "a [.f,..;, /, s, p a..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
CHAMPION OF FAIR SEX

& Women are responsible for the
new philosophy Of government-the
philosophy which set human above
terialrthings," Gov. Hiram w. John
son OF California said in an address
before the Woman's council at sacra-
mento. /. .S a. AZ
Governor johnson pointed out the
Il many laws in which women OF Cali
fornia led the hght--the eight-hour
law; the immigration bill. the red light
abatement bill, teachers and mothers
pensions and workmen's compensation.
For all these Governor johnson gave
the women much credit. Z.
..But do not think" he said, that
have come here to compliment you
alone. You have brought to politics
new era. but you have many Of the
faults under which men suffer. IA
5'".You like, the limelight. You are A.
most as vain as men. .s55 x 5 .;sii
"some Of you are preiudiced and
harsh. II Az z, rs
Elm short, you are exactly the same
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
3 RrIahtened by Uss.

Yeast Have any trouble getting in
the house last night when you went
home from the club?
Crimsonbeak Did l? Say, do you r..
member how rusty that night-key was
last night? Well, look how bright It
II now! n 1888 i4 I'll N 3y Az
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25

your bring fetch tradition
present And IN that tact Hes much
Of 5@%yT ~
Intangible thing
thought Of than change
useful
world
This phos
happier
which does this
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
Old. Simple Names,

Tabitha and Dorcas are both names
that owe their origin to the gentle
gazelle although Dorcas in its mean.
ing suggests nothing OF the animals
gentleness, for the name signifies DARK
and beautiful eyes. III z57.ss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
Japan's Handicap Last Yea,

Japan is such a mountainous coun'
try that it has to resort to intensive
cultivation in order to raise enough
rice. Last year it used fertilizers to
the value OF more than $104. 00Q.o
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25

the business
publ follows
long since
should accept
consumption
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-25
WOMAN A WOULD
NOT GIvEu UP.
Though Sickand Suffering; AZ
Last Found Help in Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegcta- @
bic Compound.
Richmond, Pa. -" When started
taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable

Compound1W69mA
dreadfully rundown
state of health.
b ad internal trou-
bles, and was so ex.
tremely nervous aud
Frustrated that II I
had given In to my
fe elings ] would
have been in bed.
As 1t W as1 had
hardly strength ct
%;~ou - hAg ~ ~S-xv