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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
London's Treasurer Guarded.

Extensive precautions have been
taken in London to guard art treas
ures against the menace of air raids.
The custodians Of art galleries and
museums long ago removed to vaults
or similar places the most precious
OF their portable exhibits. At the
British museum number of priceless
manuscripts, books, and other objects
have been stored away in safes. Some
measure OF risk must, however, be
borne in building which contains
40 miles of bookshelves and massive
pieces OF sculpture. Visitors to. the
National gallery find the major part
OF the building closed. At the Guild
hall the most valuable pictures have
been placed in the basement. The
magnificent Gainsborough, "Fording
the River" has been removed from
the walls. In the corporation strong
room In the basement is stored what
is probably the finest collection of
municipal records in the world. It
includes the charter Of William the
Conqueror ito William, Bishop and
Gosfegdh, Portreeve, and all the bur-
gesses within, London" securing to
them their ancient liberties. Every
reign since the Conqueror is repre-
scented in the charters.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
STORM SAVED BURNING SHIP
Waves, Breaking Over Abandoned
Craft, Extinguished the Blazing
eenzlns.

A strange shipwreck story, unreport-
ed by cable from the Azores. arrived
ut New York from Horta, Fayal, by the
Holland-America freighter Zaandyk.
which was forced to put into this port
by heavy weather that reduced her
coal supply. Captain .Barendsen says
be learned from the skipper of the
Norwegian tank steamship La Habra,
which arrived at Horta on February Z,
bound from Talara bay, Peru, by way
Of the Panama canal, for London, that
her cargo of benzine caused an explo-
sion aboard as she was nearing the
Azores to replenish her bunkers.
La Habra was quickly ablaze from
stem to stern. About half of the crew
were on the forward part of the tank
and the other half aft. Fearing that
the falls and other boat gear would
be burned, the tanks skipper ordered
all hands to leave her in lifeboats and
stand by. The engines had been
stopped and La Habra drifted into the
trough and, as she was deeply laden,
the seas, which were very high. washed
over her.
The chief officer and five men were
in a boat towing astern when the
matches of the tank were blown off and
cataracts of blazing benzine shot over
her sides and stern. The boats painter
was burned off and the chief officer
and his men went drifting down the
blast being without oars or sail, and
disappeared. The other boats were
threatened with destruction by the
burning benzine, which spread out all
around La Habra, making her look like
. fire ship in lake of fame.
The skipper of the tank expected
her to be destroyed utterly before his
eyes. He was elated when a giant
comber broke around her, dousing the
fire almost completely. Other seas
helped in the work, and all hands ex-
cept the chief officer and those in the
vanished boat went back on their ship
They found that all charts, books and
instruments Of navigation had been de-
stroyed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

\ ALTHOUGH it was midday when arrived and
3 the sun beat down mercilessly, many of these
Z tired pilgrims had spread small scarf or shawl
across sticks and were sleeping in its shade.
Still they continued to flock into the city, carry!
s ing palm branches in their hands, until all the
q highways round about Jerusalem were lined
I. with these weary but devout people. s4<>s =, .
q One could not help plying them, while at the
Il same time admirng their wonderful devotion.
\ Thousands of them had walked hundreds OF
miles through Russia and across inhospitable
& Turkey, being treated in the latter place more
\ like dogs than human beings II there Is one
B thing above another Turk hates, something
+ that arouses his Mohammedan Indignation it Is
/ the sight of these Christians devout members OF
the Greek church., ploddng afoot across the
Il sultan's domain with but one thought in view
Ito kiss the tomb OF Christ. You can only
marvel at their religious zeal which enables them
\ to Withstand the tortures of a long journey and
the abuse Of the coldblooded Turks. ~
Fortunately, our quarters mad been reserved
long in advance otherwise we, too, would have
been forced to camp among the pilgrims beside
the highway AS these pilgrims come in sight
of the Holy Land they fall upon their knees. fac
ing the Jerusalem they love, so simple and bead
tiful is their faith So vi: = "
Jerusalenl's places of interest during the Easter
week are many. They are made memorable
3through their association with Christ on and
Irior to the day of his crucifxion. We first WIS.,
tied the Garden of Gethsemane, where. so many
years ago. he went to pray, mot my Will, but
thine" This is really very small plot of ground
about twenty five feet square, containing many
flower beds and some extremely old olive trees
Always kept in good order, on the occasion Of
Easter this hallowed garden is made glorious
with beds Of flowers in full bloom.
There is also the Via Dolorosa, or 1.-The street
OF sorrows" through which Christ passed on hts
way to Calvary Along this street are the var
Gus stations OF the cross. recording the incidents
in this memorable Journey.
: Then there is the Church Of the Holy Sepu-
cher. where the elaborate Easter ceremonies are
held This church is in reality massive build.
.ng containing vast congeries OF churches,
chapels and shrines in which the various sects
worship There are within these walls thirty
seven so-called "holy places" although 1t must
be said that there is grave question as to the
authenticity of many of these. |
AS we approached the outer gates OF this
church we were annoyed by the painfully incon.
gruous note which was struck by the deafening
medley caused by the yelling and screaming OF
dealers in articles de piete or, in other words,
holy relics" All sorts of vendors were shout
ing at the tops of their voices and eagerly
clutchng at all corners in their frantic endeavors
to make a sale-representative descendants, in
deed, of they who once made the temple "a
house of merchandise #
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
The Lono Talk.

After I got through with my re-
Marks" said the orator. the people
applauded loudly" G''
Il joined in that applause" replied
Miss Cayenne.
"You were interested"
Eyes, and grateful was afraid
for while that you had grown alb
sent-minded and thought you were
filibustering."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
NzEYR EAR G20SGxeS
LAZlHFZ TIT VIZ A0z0RuN

lieve the flames they wit,
ness to be literally holy
fire.
We secured q good van
tage point from one Of the
upper balconies, and by
two o'clock the church
was filled to overlooking
with a Jealous yet excit-
able mob. The Greek
patriarch, accompanied by
the Armenian high priest,
entered the holy sepul-
cher. and instantly there
was a hush throughout all
the church. On either
side of the sepulcher are
holes, and soon flames ap-
peared through these
holes. Instantlythe strus-
gle commenced. To US 1t
was a terrible sight to see
the pilgrims fight to get
near the holy flame. Each
pilgrim held q candle, and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

his hearts desire was to light this candle by the
holy fire. Within ten minutes the thousands
struggling around the holy sepulcher inclosure
had lighted their candles and the church was a
mass of tiny lights from each of these candles
We were told that much better order had
been maintained on this Easter during the holy
fire ceremony than ever before, and we could but
wonder what Of the past ceremonies were
like, since five persons were removed on stretch
while we looked on, having been severely in
jured by being pushed down and trampled, on by
the struggling mob. >%'.f
1t was interesting but by no means comfort
ing to note the hatred exhibited on every hand
by the Turks.
where the Turkish soldiers were drawn up as
a guard, much as city policemen keep back the
crowds during parade In this country. When
Turk got in the crowd he was we'll handled
and assisted to vantage point II he cared to
see, although for the most part the Turks would
not deign to look upon 1t. Whenever one of the
Christians pushed by the crowd into the line
of Turkish soldiers he was promptly and effective
ly pounded with the butt Of rifle. Not openly
but rather surreptitiously, the soldier stared
straight front at the same time he maliciously
and vicously jabbed backward with rifle butt
generally grievously hurting whoever was unfor
tunate enough among the pilgrims to be crowded
against the lines. Above all it the Armenians
who were thus abused.
On Sunday morning there were more cere
monies in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
These ceremonies were conducted in many Ian
guages and the vestments worn by the priests
were unusually gorgeous. -1ts IT,.
At noon Sunday the Easter week ceremonies
were over for the year. An hour later the great
army of pilgrims focking out Of the city.
In all directions they were travelling with their
few belongings in bundles but by far the greater
number journeyed out on the highways that led
across the Holy Land and into Russia
BY night not pilgrim remained, while all
along the roads round about the holy city were
left the litter and the ashes Of the campfres
where SO many thousands had encamped during
the week. The next day Jerusalem became the
same quiet, sleepy city that it was when the
man of sorrows rode into it and was taken be-
fore Plate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
LE TQZz75 0FEER6zYRS

Knowing that during the days of the actual
Easter celebration we would have little oppor-
tunty to these things, owing to the great
crowds, we took occasion to visit them the day
following arrival Among the principal
places of interest in the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher are the supposed tomb of Christ the
8 stone of JUNCTION, the holy sepulcher, the Greek
church., the chapel Of St. Helena and Mount
Calvary. I'D. - VII"
The first Of the Easter services in the holy
city consists of the washing of feet" This
occurs the Thursday before Good Friday. It
Is Greek ceremony, short and unexciting, and
takes place in the courtyard Of the church Not
withstanding that it is unexcting every available
space in the courtyard and every commanding
window and rooftop was occupied as the Greek
patriarch bathed the feet of twelve of his priests
as they were seated upon little platform.
8 = On the next day-Good Friday-we witnessed
the Latin ceremony of the crucfxion. This is
interesting in a way. but somewhat shocking to
the occidental idea. This ceremony takes place
what is said to be the actual site of the
crucifxion. It is performed before a
which dummy figure has been nailed. At the
conclusion the figure is taken down from the
cross and placed in white Sheet the crown Of
thorns and the nails drawn from the hands" and
fleet" being placed silver salvers. After this
procession is formed which leads to the stone
of JUNCTION, where sermons delivered in six
different languages
Saturday afternoon witnessed the ceremony
OF the holy fre, to the minds OF the pilgrims
the most important of all. There is certain
impressiveness about it. but the grandeur is lost
in the mad struggle between the Latin and
Greek worshipers that changes what should be
solemn ceremony into a veritable mob scene
At the time there much talk was heard
of either abandoning this ceremony or greatly
modifying it. and must confess that all Of our
party agreed that unless 1t could be conducted
in an orderly manner it should certainly be aban-
doned r -.r.2
There Is an old tradition in Jerusalem that
long after Christ had arisen and departed from
the holy sepulcher holy fire from heaven
seen to descend into the sepulcher. Time has
deprived this tradition Of the greater part Of its
weight but it must be admitted that many Of
the poor faithful but ignorant pilgrims still be-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Not Ambitious.

The evening meal didn't exactly ap
peal to little Waldo, and he ate spar
ingly. Mother, like all mothers, imme
diately became alarmed. and urged
him to eat.
You must eat something, Waldo,
she said, 80 you will grow to be 6
great, big, strong man."
Mamma. l don't want to be po
liceman," the youngster said, making
no move to attack his meal.-Indian
apolis News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
NATION REALLY TOO RICH
Much Truth in Remark That Edison
~ Recently Made About the
= en- United States. ss,-=,

Thomas A. Edison told the truth in
the. form. of a paradox the other day
when discoursing about the causes of
our embarrassment in the matter of
dye stuffs and other chemicals as
result of the European war shut
ting off or greatly curtailing our &C.
customed supplies from Germany.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
, ooin$ ~ Viaw-

The pretty plaintiff had testified for
three solid hours. She had talked
and talked and talked.
''That is all, madam" said the law
yer. you may leave the witness
box"
"Chatterbox," grunted the lawyer
for the defense, for he was married
and had suffered.-Philadelp Pub
lie Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

that III one of our great steel COM
panies would save the benzol it is now
burning or allowing to escape" we
would have the material needed for an
American coal tar dye industry. 1t
is illustrated again by the history Of
the German potash" mines.
They were originally salt mines.
Their deposits of Sodium chloride"
or common salt, were becoming ex-
,hausted. Their owners faced a loss
of income. They sought deeper de-
posits. They didn't find salt" but
they did find great beds of potassium
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

Said Mr.. Edison. who has already
met the shortage of carbolic acid
in his own business by making it:
THE trouble with us is we have
been too wealthy. We have not been
so ready to grasp our opportunities.
We are beginning to realize our mis-
take. We. are beginning to use raw
materials formerly wasted by work
ing them into commodities hitherto
bought from Germany" ....,
What Mr.. Edison meant is illus
trated by the remark, quoted recently,
of Professor Allen Rogers. chemist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
-~~~~S~~~~~~~~~

salts" It was useless for preserving
meats and other uses Of common salt.
Uses had to be found for it. They
were found in the manufacture of fer
tilizers.
Now there are plenty of such de-
posits in this country, but they were
not worked. We could afford" to
buy in Germany, and we neglected
our home resources. Now when we
: are compelled to turn to them It
takes time to develop them. We were,
as Edison said, too wealthy for our
own welfare. Chicago Record Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

brant. The land that was full of lone
liness is quick with life and through
the fresh morning there moves Keen
eyed Joy. But what We witness In the
silent upspringing of the wayside and
forest is revealed today in the heart
of man, says Golfers Weekly. We,
too, are in a springtime blown upon
by fresh winds. That marvellous and
many-hued spectacle of the busy
spring is but the garment of the God
who works through the thoughts of
men and touches them for renewal.
The bleak ages have gone, and the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
sPRlNeTlME OF THE WORLD
Land That Was Filled With Loneli.
ness Made Quick With Life and
- .r.G. keen-Eyed Joy.

Life is visibly released, and we are
eye-witnesses of creation at work. We
see the earth touched with color. and
greenness sweeping over the land.
Now the wayside flowers spring up,
rained apon and glad of the sun. And
the eye Of man is gladdened by inter-
vale and fertile field. and the long
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

green lanes of linden. Not all the
gathered SHOWS and Furnishing winds
can thwart this coming of the spring.
All the tides of being are rolling in
to the flood. Now there returns the
wildness that leaps at life as a hunt
ing dog let loose from the leash. The
breezes tumble down from the great
hills. Their cool has been nourished
in the rich green pines, and has lifted
off the hidden mounds of snow in
dark ravines. All the spacious spread
of lawn and meadow, white sea-
Tapped beach and lifting hill is vi
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Thouoht He Could Use II,

II say, have you got good shin
bone?" asked the young man limping
into the butcher shop.
Sure thing" said the butcher, get
ting busy.
well, II it's a good one want it..
l nearly broke one of mine last night
in a game Of hockey" E
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
FACE BATHING WITH
cutleur. Soap Most Soothing to Sen
sitive Skins. Trial Free.

Especially when preceded by little
touches Of Cuticura Ointment to red,
rough, itching and pimply surfaces.
Nothing better for the skin, scalp,
hair and hands than these super
creamy emollients. Why not look your
best as to your hair and skin?
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. Ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

race of men itself is visibly planning
a resurrection. Out Of the dust Of
its dead things it rises to a fuller
life. Its ancient enemies are in re-
treat. Hate is dying, poverty is pass
ing. the disinherited have found a
voice. AS out of stormy night, we
draw near light and warmth for
men.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Blondine Process,

'Now some expert claims that you
can turn dark hair light by simply sit
ting still and fixing your thoughts on
the desired end. Think there is any.
thing In it," ~
Maybe so. I've often heard that 81.
lence Is golden. Louisville Courier
Journal. 1r."& 4.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
For 1oc In Postage

For 1oe In Postage
We gladly mail our Cstaloa
and sample package of Ten Fa.
nous Farm Seeds, including
Speltz, ''.The Cereal Wonder; "
Rejuvenated White Bonanza
Oats, 1.-THE Prize Winner" Bill.
lion Dollar Grass; Teosinte,
tho Silo Filler, Alfalfa, ETC.,
Or Send 12e
And we will mail you our
big Catalog and six generous
packages of Early Cabbage,
Carrot, Cucumber, Lettuce,
Radish, Onion-furnishing lots
and lots of juicy delicious
Vegetables during the early
Spring and Summer. ;.
Or send to John A. Salzer
Seed Co., Boz 700. La
Crosse Wis.,, twenty cents
and receive both above collec-
tons and their big catalog.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Misconceptloa.

Representative Herman A. Metz,
apropos Of neutrality. said at lunch
con In Philadelphia:
Some OF these people take a low.
debased view of neutrality; otherwise
they wouldn't do the things they're
doing.
"Thelr idea OF neutrality. in fact. re-.
minds me of the two actors ,idea Of
marriage. ~ 10
AT the seventh wedding breakfast
of the first actor the other, who had
himself been married six times. said:
"'Well, old man. thought you had
learned by this time that marriage
is nothing but q sentence Of hard
labor for life.'
"'Yes,' said the other actor but it's
a sentence that you can get committed
by bad behavior a.:
It's as difficult to tell the age of an
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Eineat Chemiatrv.

There is no finer chemistry than
that by which the element Of suffer
ing is so compounded with spiritual
forces that it issues to the world as
gentleness and strength.-George s.
Merriam.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
New Name for Crouuet.

Now Name Tor CroQUet.
Guff-What does Slimsbee do for
recreation? l never see him sporting
anywhere.
Tuff-Why, guess he goes in for
a little chautauqua golf.
Guff-Never heard Of it.
Tuff-He plays croquet.-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
MEN1zQHDA1W ZzTNDMG T0k4cx

8 WE crossed Palestine, riding over
!, those ancient byways that wind
through hill and dale leading to the
holy city, we were deeply impressed
by the pilgrims-not only by their
numbers but by their very air OF
patient eagerness-as they trudged
the dusty roads footsore and weary.
AS we neared the city we knew that
Jerusalem was already filled to over
/ flowing with these pilgrims, because
the roads leading into the city were
lined on either side with crowds Of
these pilgrims camping in the bitches,
IL Inn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
a Its Uncertainties.

do you believe there is going to
be craze for baseball this season."
, II guess that's a matter of pitch
and toss" g.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Relieved.

And so you are fully determined"
he persisted. that you cannot marry
me?" 4
Yes" she replied, gently but firm
ly. Il must still say so. do not
care enough for you for that" " =
"All right" said he. with we'll
simulated sigh OF relief, as he turned
to the door to 60. Il was afraid that
you had been taking our little fiirta-s
ton seriously, and meant to do the
right thing at any cost. but this lets
me OUT .,s1g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Many Children are sickly.

many N0AOE00 0rO SACk1ys
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Break up Colds In "a hours, relieve Teverish.
ness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething
Disorders, move and regulate the bowels, and
Destroy Worms. They are 50 pleasant to take
children like them. Used BY mothers for9 6years.
Address, a. s. olmsted, L. Roy, n. =.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Alfalfa r rS IS

More than 30 years ago Salzer's Catalog
doomed Alfalfa, years before other seeds.
men thought of its value. Today Salzer
e1cels! His Alfalfa strains include Grimm,
(Montana Liscom, Ayr. College inspected).
Salzer's Dakota Registered No. 30-au
h.rdv 40 oaL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Auto Horns.

what do they mean by the horns
OF a dilemma?'
''Two autos, suppose, honking at
you at once"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

The man who yields always finds
the receptacle of the blackmailer q
bcttomless pit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

The human yeast cake is a small
affair, but he can occasionally stir up
lot of trouble.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

Buenos Aires province, Argentina,
has 3.09S,250 acres sown to wheat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

The Cough is what hurts, but the tickle il
to blame. Deans Mentholated Cough Drops
stop the tickle-5c at good Druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

Gossip is the ammunition used In
the guns Of knockers. ,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy me y fo5 Red Wesk, WsssIy
Just Rye comfort. Write for book OF the Kyo
BY mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Wanted to Quit

-. Wanted to Quit.
New Recruit-Excuse me, sir. I'm
rather lied up" with this job.
should like to give a weeks notice.
London Opinion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31
Rrlti.h Order. Of knlohthood.

There are eight orders Of knight
hood In the British empire, Of which
the highest il the Order Of the Gar
kaR 49, n ssE #as& 81 IS q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-31

It's as difficult to tell the age of an
egg as it Is that of q woman.