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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
CHAPTER XVI.
A Byzantine Princess.

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Tired and disturbed in heart and
mind, Pedro crept YEARLY up the long
flights of stairs to his apartment, and,
as he paused upon the landing next to
the top, the little clock on Cassie's
mantel-shelf rang four clear silvery
notes into the dark silence of the
musty stairway. With sigh he COM
handed his stffened muscles for a
final effort, and mounted the last re-
manning fight Of creaking steps be-
tween him and bed. All, grateful
thought! It made him hurry, and
caused him to glance eagerly toward
his goal before the top step was fairly
reached. There he paused In sur
prise.
A light was shining out from be-
meath the door! Could there be a
burglar in the room? It would scarce
ly be a visitor, at such an hour, and
in any event, how could a guest have
obtained admission? 1t was very puz-
zling! Cautiously he crept over to the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
pidn,t Know Her Sister.

A woman from small town, in the
city to do some Christmas shopping,
stepped up to clerk at the hosiery
counter in one of the department
stores. H. 90 - 80 , !. q 49, III
Say" she said, II want to get two
pairs of stockings like my sister
bought here last August" ~ 2 .ss.
II don't know your sister, and !
probably would no. remember what
she bought, even il I was acquainted
with her." explained the clerk. ~
"You must remember my sister"
insisted the customer. "She is lit
tie heavy-set woman" " 9,E .T
When the clerk still insisted she
did not remember the sister or what
she bought the customer had to ex.
plain just: what kind of stockings she
desired. 's.55'..-. .--, vs. z=zr;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

How do you feel. them" he asked
gently. 49, Il. :...s
How do feel?" she cried. II feel
like-like this!" "
And slipping from the sofa before
he could prevent her, she fell upon
her knees in front Of him, and clasping
her hands as If in worship, gazed up
at him adoringly, almost touching him
as she knelt. ..... H..
THAT is how I feel" said Iris.
Don't, don't!" said Pedro in q
broken voice. g.. 49,.
Il love you'll" said Iris. why, you
surely know it-you must have seen
it,"
She spoke with the glad note of one
who confesses what they believe to be
the most desired Of facts. No.
DON'T" Pedro pleaded again.
But why should. not?" she asked
radiantly. II love you! Do you not
like to hear me say it? Does not my
having come here in this manner
prove it?' .- ~ e.
mol" he cried In agony, springing
to his feet as though to defend him
self from something. mo, 1t proves
nothing Of the kind. You do not, can
not love me! 1t is impossible, impos'
sible. have already told you 80. All!
/ cannot endure to have you act so!
And this is Hills own room!"
But do love you!" she cried. fol.
lowing him. Pedro, touch me-tell
me that you care! kiss me, Pedro!"
"Neyer!" he said hercely. ''You dc
not love me-you love HILL Yes, yes.
you do. although you do not realize it.
am really nothing to you but . re-
action-a pastime!",
THAT Is not true!" she sobbed.
ut Isl" he shrilled. "You have loved
Hill all along: Me! Why, it is out OF
the question that you should care fol-
me. 1t Is against nature! The atmos'
phere Of the studio is what you love
here, the informality, the careless free
dom; but, me-ah! no. You love love
itself primarily, and tonight 1t has
| mastered you. But the man whom you
love rs HILL" -
""Ah, SO you care nothing for me,
after ALL" she moaned. But ! am
past pride; kiss me, Pedro!"
II will not!" he cried. retreating
from her. II love you in my ownfway
-as much as l can love any woman
but I will not kiss you! You are mad
tonight. It Is the environment, the
situation, not me, that has SO, aroused
you. You must 60 home!"
kiss me, Pedro" said Iris with out.
stretched arms. se
Roughly he flung her away.
"Listen!" he commanded. you don't
| know what you are doing. You are
nothing but an infatuated little animal
tonight. You no more love me than
you love that lamp-than the lowering
moth loves it! There is q splendid
man who does love you, and you re.
turn his affection, although you do not
appear to be conscious of it.; ;but take
warning-and open your, eyes to the
fact. Do SO before you succeed in
singeing your wings at some such
earth-f1re as you have tried to light to.
night! Love Is sacred, a wonderful
thing, and it comes to us but once"
But she had not been listening.
kiss mel" said she. ..sse* IN
mol" cried Pedro. 3, 5
Touch me, then!" she cried wildly.
Take my hand-anything! am mad
for the touch Of your hand!" +
"Will you not listen to reason?" he
implored. II cannot endure that you
should belittle yourself so! cannot
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
CHAPTER XIV.


e. Snow and Dogs and Thtn0s.
As Pedro emerged into the street.
that snowy white carpet which ap'
pears so magically lay soft and muf'
fling over the pavements, deadening
the sound Of such little stir Of life as
was still abroad at this most silent
hour. II. "A i3s. Nh
"A distant chime struck the quarter,
and proclaimed that two o'clock Of q
new morning was at hand. The wind
was biting and Pedro. blowing along
4 ankle-deep in the shifting mass. shiv-
cred beneath the insufficient covering
afforded by the old green coat. 5v
58' With head bent and shoulders
/ hunched, Pedro had gone past his cor
I ner by mistake, and suddenly realizing
this, he glanced up to find himself con.
fronting building that had often at.
tracted his passing attention. It was
+ before the old First Presbyterian
church. with It's snow-laden trees. and
white-mounded garden, that he paused
and turned his back to the flashing
gale. Just zas he began to retrace his
steps, allowing the wind to push him
he heard q low moan. as OF some one
Il In pain. az III. 5{55s Il :3 Il
The sound seemed to come from the
front porticc OF the church. Going VI
to the iron gate. he found It open, and
peered inside. Apparently no one was
there, and he was about to leave. when
i within the dark central doorway some
thing moved, and 8 CLEAN Of white
\ flashed out Of the gloom. n +.
In an instant Pedro had bounded
/ across the Bnow-hlled space between
gate and door, and was kneeling or
Il the tagging Of the vestibule. CROPPING
about. Then something warm ant
moist touched his hand, and he discov
I cred the sufferer to be- a large blacl
dog with a white star on his face, Wit
lay IS though one Of his hind legs has
bean crushed-perhaps by some pass
Ing automobile. earlier in the previou,
4 day. His coat was coarse and short
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
ACE Of compaetness.

DealerA diary for 1915? Perhaps
this new style. will suit you. ~ :.
y Customer Rather small. isn't it?
Why it stops with January 15. rE
Dealer--Ye s, h it is very compact
does away with the unnecessary bulk
OF paper that you find in the old-fash.
toned diaries. - 49,, $& (, =, *
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

side who said it was something Of
Paul's. Mother man said Job. Couldn't
find It in the concordance" I'LL look
it up." "All right. So will l." The
next morning the other man told the
first man he had found 1t. II spent
two hours over it." he said. did it
take you two hours to find it?" mo.
I found it right away" He paused.
That's mighty good reading. isn't it?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

The new Greek line steamships are
to be fitted out with little churches on
the shelter deck; each complete with
dome, affairs and icons. The lines
running to western Europe have been
too busy with passenger elevators.
swimming tanks, shops, restaurants,
tango space, gymnasiums and bridge
tables to bother with churches, but
may in time get around to them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
.Iifs,s Many Parts

Life that is not a madness. an OBJ
session, is mosaic made up Of many
parts. There's a bit of the blue OF
true love, there's the white of an 'un-
stained ideal, the rose color. of a IA
vorite pastime. In the normal life
there is present the gray Of duty, the
sparse crimson Of an occasional WITTY
ing Joy, and bit of gold. The bit OF
gold is relatively small part. If the
mosaic were all gold it would not be a
work of art, but cubist painters por-
trayal of dollar madness.-Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
3 Pleased Him.

!. you never know what child will
do next remarked mother last
week. Recently, for instance. ]
bought some toothpowder highly fla
yored with wintergreen and gave It
to my eldest boy, Charlie. who is ten.
I've been having trouble in getting
Charlie to clean his teeth properly
and thought the new powder, because
Of its intense favor, might encourage
him. 10. K = M ;sslY
4. "A couple OF weeks later noticed
that lot of the new toothpowder was
gone. Feeling much pleased, l said to
Charlie: How is the new. powder
doing? Is It keeping your teeth nice
and clean?' -: 81 n ss% %
Il don't know was the reply.
Don't know-haven't you been
cleaning your teeth every day with It?
Most of it's gone II.
s"'sure it's gone. I've been eating
1t. It's fine.'''
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

holds the chair of economic geog-
raphy at University college, declares
that from one end of Denmark to
the other you would not find really
thin man.
1.-THE rapid development Of dairy
farming in Denmark tends to make
men lazy. The private houses adjoin
the byres, which are kept at warm
and equable temperature and the peo-
pie are employed In warm buildings,
living chiefly on milk and cereals; the
men get SO lazy that they will not
take the trouble to cut up their food
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Actress Starts Sandal Craze,

COS 0s1I u
Mile. Provost, the well-known actress
Of the Coincide Franchise, has started
a new fashion in footwear by appear
ing in Partisan salons and in the cor
bare but for sandals.
When asked whether the latest
craze would lead to crisis in the
boot trade, Nile, Provost smiled and
replied: II do not think SO; my boot
maker furnishes less material, but
do not see any reduction In the price
charged. ~. u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Simple Stranger.

I'VE are presenting to your notice"
said the silver-tongued orator, "a man
who is free from corrupt alliances and
intrigues; man who has led life Of
dignified seclusion; a man who"
That's all right" interrupted the i'm.
patient listener. I'VE all know your
man doesn't know anything about
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Not Tooth Powde.

Z. They were having clearing house
on domestic subjects. I'll
What kind of tooth powder is that
in the bathroom cabinet?" the head Of
the house asked his wife.
Tooth POWDER"
Yes, that stuff in a tube. 1t makes
my teeth black and it tastes like asa
fetida." s. =
"Wny, that's not tooth powder. That
Is rheumatism paste we use on moth.
er's back f-H
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20


Extracted a Packet Of ohsciallooe
4 Ing Papsra
chairs up about the center table. the
captain turned q swarthy face upon
his host and put a question.
"Senor Valdez" he began. Il Pre-.
sumo that something Of vital import
has moved you to summon US here TO-
night 2! gs,, ~ =: :..z-}. Pin IT,
You are correct in your surmise, =
replied Rowe, and we shall come to
the point without delay"
The captain looked about him In sur
prise. -. IS e. ag$ n a
~But vanderpool, he is not shsrel"
he commented. 5.sTf =
mo, for a reason that is Of the best, =
declared Rowe. and Senior Captain. I
beg that we do not use the name-it
ia more discreet"
"Ah!" replied the man addressed.
"Then it is some matter Of which Mr..
-, the gentleman is to have no
knowledge?" 49,. Z, i.
you anticipate, my meaning ex-
actly," said Rowe. @ s.Ss5 -.
We'll, then. what is IT." asked the
man who had arrived first. " -.
CTO BE cONT1NUED) a. g.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20


and his tail, in direct contradiction,
long and bushy, with white fringes.
}, Like; half-moons his eyes rolled at
Pedro, and without hesitation the long
muzzle was laid into his hand. At the
touch Pedro's heart leaped. # y i
%s Good dog!" he said huskily. What
shall we do about 1t, old fellow. eh?" =
N, The dog whined little, and snug
4 gled closer. Pedro put an arm about
him n 81! . d: !, " Y .ssl3
Come on, boy!", he said. i% i, II
s# The dog made q pittful effort to rise
and follow him. but failing. sank back
upon the steps with whimper. Pedro
looked about him despairingly, but no
help was in sight. With a sigh he
4 stopped and lifted him into his arms, a
by NO means easy accomplishment, for
the dog was at least half his own size,
and heavy at that. e..s
XII 1t was q heavy task he had under
taken, and several times he was
obliged to pause and seat himself in
some doorway for moment or two,
and before he had arrived halfway to
his destination it began to seem to
him that he could get no farther. Then,
as he arose for q final effort, he
raised his eyes to the building before
which he had last rested, and recog-
nized it as Leigh's dwelling place.
Furthermore, there was light in the
sculptor's window. With a breathless
exclamation he clambered up the steps
and pounded on the door.
It was several minutes before the
,janitor responded, and when he found
that he had been summoned from his
comfortable basement chamber for the
,sole purpose Of admitting that dago
boy an a fierce old cur" he fatty re-
fused to help in the animals removal
to the upper regions. So Pedro did
it alone, and reached Leigh's door
breathless and exhausted, At his
knock, the door few wide. revealing
Leigh, clad in an old brown dressing
gown and slippers, his pipe. as usual,
hanging reversed from the corner of
his mouth.
What the devil" began the sculp-
tor. 49,.
1.-THE dog-he's badly hurt!" ex-
claimed Pedro excitedly. II couldn't
carry. him any farther, so I brought
him In. Let US make him a bed by the
stove, Quickly!"
"Al right, Doc!" replied Leigh, gath
ering up sofa cushions indiscrimtnate-
ly, we'll fix him up"
For twenty minutes they fused over
the animal, and when they had done
their best for it, and it had gone to
sleep with its head upon Leigh's
rolled-up overcoat, the two shook
hands.
When did you get back?' asked
Pedro.
"Only tonight. I went around to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
He Found "Good Readinu."

A man came in and said to the 9TH
er man: Where does this quotation
come, I said in my haste, all men are
lars" The other man wrinked his
forehead. bible" Get little clos
err" How about the Psalms?" THAT
will do for a guess. Met man out
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

Further, my sandals are fastened
with ribbons ornamented with emer-
aids and turquoise. I do not think the
jewellers either will have any cause
for complaint"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
il. s..-,..,. .~.--} q
Prenarina a Substitute.

p - preparing SuUotItuSe'',E..ggEI- = ? :
I'VE are to have company for din
ner and l. don't believe there is
grapefruit to be had in town! What
in the, world shall I do?" Ms S@
Got any oranges 2" a . eia%s
Plenty of them" az" "
"All right You be splitting the
oranges and I'll run down to the drug
store and get a pound of quinine to
dust them with" 4 Gia~. - s.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
LOOK YOUR BEST
A. to Your Hair and Skin, CutIcIra
Will Help You. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant super-creamy emollients pre-
serve the natural purity and beauty
OF the skin under conditions which,
If neglected, tend to produce a state
Of irritation and Disagreement.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everyWhere.-Adv.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
National Rose Garden.

The American Rose society is hav-
ing rose garden planted at the ma
tons capital, on Uncle Sans soil. Al
ready 800 ), varieties are growing
therein. ~. :E.@-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Same Then az Now.

Same tnen AZ NOW. H. ~
Apollo had proposed taking Venus
to the Olympian games. - -
How long will it take you to get
ready?" he asked. - ~ /l.s,s.
About ten minutes" Venus an
swered. 1@'S2 y ~
"By thunder!" muttered Apollo,
after waiting half an hour. when
she has only to twist up her hair!"-
Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Not Greedy.

Passenger-Td give you a tip, only
I've nothing but a ten-dollar bill.
Porter-Oh, thac1l be enough, sir.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

This state of things has produced
nation of housewives, who excel all
others in varieties of sandwiches.
which can be munched all day long"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Her Courteous Rotor:

Miss Flypp-1wonder If shall lose
my looks too when get to be your
age? So
Miss Elder-You will be fortunate
If YOU do. 81 ..a S .,Ssga s.g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

Milk-Fed Danes Are Lazy.
The king of Denmark rules over
corpnlent nation. Prot. Lyde, who
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Ocean Conveniences.

politics, or he wouldn't be in your
fight" 81.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-26

Owner must sell at once. beautiful new
brick bungalow. modern in every detail
hardwood floors. 50 It lot Worth $4,000.
for quick sale viii take $3.50, S300 cash bal
ance in monthly payments.
On San Jose. 50 fl corner lot paved St 6
room bungalow sleeping porch, all builtin
features. hardwood floors, garage, built for
a home and only occupied months. cir
cumstances have changed and owner will
sell at a bargain price. s4250. $500 cash,
balance in monthly payments.
NJ Z TOWSLEN,
With Bailey Land Co.,
SOC Mesa Ave Phone 2O6s.
THIS BARGAIN WONT LAST.
IS rooms. good furniture, centrally located.
rent SIS per month. o. K lease and fur
niture for only $3.50 half cash, balance
monthly.
6 rooms elegant furniture. desirable location.
$3.50 terms
rooms new furniture, new building, two
baths $3.50 half cash.
On West Missouri. rooms handsome fur
niture. 4 sleeping. modern building. owner
must sell before the July 1st Good lease,
rent $50 per mo Price $3.50.
An elegantly furnished apartment house at
half price and your own terms
Have customer for rooming house be-
tween 20 and 80 rooms.
NJ. r. TOwnley,
With Bailey Land Co.
sos Mesa Ave Phone 2o6G
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-26
HORSE RACES on
FOURTH Of JULY.
Runners to Be Entered At
Washington Park; to Try
Out Aeroplanes.

Horse racing has been added to the
Fourth Of July program at Washing
ton park to be held July 4 and o. A
running race Of half a mile for a sub
stantial purse donated by the Berger
Aviation company will be held on both
days OF the celebration Horses which
have raced on the Juarez track have
been entered for the events. The list
OF entries includes Ethel Wicks. Charlie
Fox, Patriotic, Sis Mallory. Charlie G.
and Highstreet-
NewsDapers in FL Paso's trade ter
ritory are carrying advertisements Of
the celebration. and indications are
now that the largest crowd of visitors
FL Paso has ever had on the national
holiday will be here Special induce
ment in the way Of reduced railway
rates has been offered by practically
every road in FL PasO's territory, with
stopover privileges covering both days
OF the program
Military Parade.
The list Of events which viii feature
the day is the largest ever planned
here It includes a military parade OF
$500 troops Of all arms, aeroplane
flights, military maneuVers, drilling by
FL MAZDA temple Shrine patrol team,
athletic events, motorcycle racing,
horse races, band concerts, auto racing,
a special excursion to the Elephant
Butte dam and fireworks The IRE
works display Will be held on the night
OF LnE ON At AAlE pa n AAAAA1- --AI mon
agement OF the city, which has pUr-
chased the materials
Unusually strong winds on the open
prairie north OF the barracks at or
Bliss have interfered with the trial
aeropIane flights which the Berger ayi-
ators planned early in the week MI
Berger said Saturday, however that ne
is positive the flight will be made late
this afternoon. The machine which
viii fly on the 4th and 9Th Is brand
new
Cavalry Maneuvers-
Can't Ben Lear viii command the
cavalry which viii maneuver at the
oarJC on the 4th and 5th- Troops from
he 18th cavalry, commanded by Col
George h. Morgan, will participate IN
the program. as well as other branches
OF the service.
A number Of entrants for the auto
races have said that a 80 mile race IS
700 long for the park track, which Is
= half mile circle Managers Of the eA-
hibition are planning TO shorten the
distance.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-26

II you have vacant property or resi-
dence and it is clear Of debt, I have
a trade for you, Apartment $4,000.
revenue $500.
20 acre valley tract all in alfalfa.
fine home, red brick, s mi OF Fl
Paso, paved road $3.50 per acre,
small cash payment. bal 1. .. yrs.
GOV. HILL RES. CHEAP.
Five room, modern. on paved street
viii sell 10 per cent less than cost
in the next 10 days
RANCH.
% sections solid body. tract OF the
best land in the section near Sierra
Blanca, VIII price to suit you, for
cash
II you have property 10 trade. or
want TO buy in E. Paso or the valley
see
h. W Stephens, L Morgan Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-26
RaNCH BUYFR ATTENTION.

hAANH BI1E4h AlIENLAON-
I have over Il sections fenced. fine well.
plenty good water and 500 sections free
grazing land adjoining. only IS miles from
FL Paso on railroad. Look at my fat stock
will satisfy cattleman that have ideal
ranch and location Want to sell and will
make good deal. Less than SIS, 900 bonus.
VIII sell my stock. See my agents
FL PasO Valley Land Exchange,
202 y. Stanton. Phone 1850.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-26
THAT ALTURA BARCAIN

THAT ALTURA BARGAIN
$3.50 buys lots on Altura Boulevard,
northeast corner Of block "a. 1 block
from car line, street paved: $3.50 cash.
balance 1 year.
NICE BUNGALOW.
, room red pressed brick BUNGALOW large
front porch. sleeping porch fences and shed.
z Iull lots cement walk and street paving
4llarosa street close 10 car line. Price only
$500, $500 cash. balance monthly.
49,. d. G. aHeineman,
Phone S4S. 209 Mills St
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-26

TERMS-TERMS
On HOMES On VALLEY LAND
S11OO.
Buys 3 room house on two south
front lots A snap on Wheeling ST.
$3.50, rooms. bath. sleeping porch.
south front. red brick $3.50 down.
S5o per month
5000, 5 rooms. bath, sleeping porch
yellow brick. furniture included. All
goes. S2700
SEE! SEE!
HOUSE WITH HEATING PLANT
$500.
rooms, bath. sleeping porch.
Well located
EXCEPTIONAL OFFER.
We viii take $500 on a five room.
bath. sleeping porch. basement and
heating plant. built OF red rug brick
Complete and modern Let Us show
you and make you a price and ar
range terms on the balance.
TRADE.
Two dandy homes for good valley
land
Three dandy homes for good lots
as first payment
A beautiful home for a smaller one
close in.
10 PER CENT DOWN GETS A
VALLEY HOME.
ANY size tract, miles from town.
balance per cent per month. No
interest OF taxes.
AndersOn-Filler,
Superior Homes"
Il Buckler Bldg. Phone A91.