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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-24
THORPE

Mr.. Wesley Barr was a business
caller in Manchester Tuesday.
Charley Ratch was a caller in
Thorpe Friday.
Miss Leona Altman of Manchester,
closed a successful term CT school
in the Union district en- Friday.
George Martin purchased the no.
tel in Dundee Of Fred Meyens re-
Gently. We all hope for him success.
John White was business caller
in Thorpe Tuesday.
Myrtle Kelley spent Thursday and
Friday with her aunt, Mrs. Perry
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-24

and was attended by a large number
of sympathizing friends of the be-
reaved. family. James BrOphy was
born and grew to young manhood
here and held a high place in the
esteem of wide circle of friends
who mourn his early passing and
sympathize with those he left be-
hind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-11-24
Uncle Eben.

"Allus speak de truth" said Uncle
Eben, "but befo' you stahts in, make
sure dat de particular truth OATS on
yoh mind happens to be any of yoh
business"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
partifinn of Poland.

The 18th of September is the ami
yersary of the partition OF Poiahd
among the three powers OF Russia
Prussia and Austria. This, the nrst
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of that unhappy coun-
try. occurred in 1872 and was planned
by Frederick the Great OF PRUSSIA,
During the previous year Austria ana
Prussia had been advancing troops TO
the frontiers of Poland and the king
of Prussia had carried on from
Poland more than 10000 families.
These he had sent to people parts OF
his own territories. Austria had laid
hold of the salt mines, which supplied
the chief source of revenue to the
Polish crown. Poland was too weak
to offer resistance to this trio OF
crowned robbers and the treaty OF
ACKNOWLEDGMENT was made at Warsaw.
OF the territory thus seized and dis
tributed, Austria received as her snare
| about 300 German square miles lhf
teen to the degreeD and population
NJ 700 600: Russia, 4,157 square miles
| and a population of 13,050,000; and
Prussia, 1860 square miles and pop
ulation of 10000. BY a second par
tition in 1893 and third in 179o, th'
remaining territories of Poland were
divided among the three powers, ne
king deposed and herself obliterate'
from the map of Europe.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
Early Christian Rings.

In the early Christian church a ring
of troth was given to the woman by
the man. The Christian fathers were
at great pains to explain the ring,
and, according to Clemens Alexandra
nus. the ring was given not as an or,
nament, but as seal to signify the
womans duty to preserve the goods
of her husband, because the care oil
the house belongs to her,
The first Christians engraved upon
their seals symbolic figures, such as
the dove, fish. anchor, Tyre, etc. The
rings used for the marriage ceremony
represented pigeons, fish or more Of
ten two hands joined together In the
Christian weddings the same hnger
was still used as that for the wedding
ring. but not for the former reason OF
any connection directly with the
heart
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16

did not claim her, she would 1eei
free. But she loved him; let him re-
member that every day of his life.
At the end of the first year Jim re-
membered it occasionally. he was
tending bar in one of the island sa-
looms. At the end of the second year
he had hazy recollection. Ihen ne
was doing odd jobs, in his sober mo
ments, along the wharf. AT the END OF
the third year, when he was nothihs
but a beachcomber, he remembered
again, this time more clearly.
He remembered it when the month
ly vessel arrived. He expected that
II would carry letter for him. NO let
ter had been at the post Office; ana
vet, when Jim looked up and saw
Young, athletic American, neatly
dressed, with sun helmet and blue
glasses, approaching him. he was sure
that he had come upon business con-
corning Elsie.
Jim looked up lazily from among the
little group of fellow loafers, and won,
dered how any man could lind the
energy to walk at that gait in such a
sun. The young man drew up to the
group and stopped
ANY of you men know a fellow
named Jim Kenneth" he inquired.
The man nearest Jim nudged hlm
lazily; the rest did not even SHIFT their
ewes from the Tar horizon.
I'm Jim Bennett" said Jim, rising
He saw the establishment upon the
young man s face.
will you please come over hereE
asked the stranger.
He led him about lifty yards away
> out OF the hearing OF the others III
might have saved himself the trouble
for those who were not asleep IL IN
u shade had already fc.gottan HAS e&
5 fstence When thcy stood together ny
on the sand the young man took i'm
} by the shoulders ana ~ unE hin rount
facing him,
e Are you Jim Bennett o. yc
4 Iyinggr ne demanded, in crisp. n"r"or
3 accents.
For an instant I'm fr.t the resen
le ment that would have come to any no
nal man at sIon treatment, but tae
he remembered thai he had left h
manhood bchird him at the wh'St
Il bar in Tam-tam town.
e. I'm Jim bennett" he answered do
10 gedly. What do you want with me
he The other breathed hard. ''Nhe
90 do YOU come from 30 he demanded.
ne must have proofs of what you sa
o. Who is the woman to whom you a
as engaged
he You mean Miss Dale, | suppose
he drawled jim. and the other let
Id, hands drop from his shoulders a
he stared at him hopelessly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
Jin's
Decision
BY H. M. EGB Err T

Copyright, 1916, by W. G. Chapman.)
Jim Bennett sat on the sand OF
Tan-tan island and looked out across
the sea, as he had done each day for
more than a year. Everybody in Tan.
tan knew Jim Bennett, and the ragged.
est beachcomber sneered when his
name was mentioned. 1t was not so
much the depths to which he had fall
en- as the fact that he had fallen so
far.
Three years ago he had left San
Francisco to make his fortune in the
South seas and come back to marry
Elsie Dale. But her father was many
times a millic naire, and had other
ideas for Elsie's future. Everything
, depended then. on Jim's making good
on the copra trading trip. in which he
| had sunk his little capital.
At least, so far as marrying Elsie
was concerned. Her father would
never consent. Jim knew Jack Dale
too we'll to hope for that But If the
trip succeeded Jim could afford to beal
the old mans enmity, and Elsie hat
said she would
The ship was wrecked on an un
charted reef off Tartan. Jim saw hi
little capital lost. He had barely tn
fare home Despair took hold OF him
then the lethargy of the life in the Iii
tie place He had sunk down an
down. He had at last written to Elsi
releasing her-and had forgotten.
He had quite forgotten by the tim
Elsies letter arrived. She had tol
him that she was going to wait thre
, years. If at the cnd of that time h
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16

Cousin Mary. You see, 1t had all been
cut and dried. Why, the meanest'
poorest girl in the land can have her !,
saw in the choice of husband. but
not |! We are too high papa says.
! and the higher you are the less free
dom you have.
| saw John alone that evening for
the first time in my life 1t had been
MANNED that we should be left to-
| gether in the garden. told him then
that | didn't love him and wouldn't
marry him.
John never had much to say, but
he looked so relieved that | couldn't
help laughing. He said that he had
loved Mary ever since he could re-
member, and that he had firmly re-
solved not to marry me, and had been
worried how he was to break the
news | was so happy then that
caught him by the hands and we
danced a Jig under the tree. | wish
Mr.. Ellersbie could have seen US
then, He would have had mt, I'm
sure.
We got back inside. and John went
IN to his room, and just then, while
was standing in mammals boudolr
alone. wondering what ! should 90
next. who should come in but Hal.
"Is it all finished" he asked.
What do you mean" | inquired
coldly
THE engagement" he said, jerking
his thumb in the direction John had
taken. Il saw him with yard-lone
grin on his face, so | suppose you re
to be married now"
!" Listen, Hal, | burst out excited
". John and hate each other, ant
we are never going to be married
never. in spite of that wretched OLE
Mr.. Ellersbie, yes. and papa and mann
: ma too
Hal looked amazed Then suddenl,
he came up to me, and before | knew
what he was doing he had me in hi
arms
Listen. Lizzie--dear little oousi
Lizzie" he said. Il love you and onl
vou-you. you, as long as | live.
have always loved you"
At that instant ! knew why ! ha
hated John SO much 1t was becaus
he'd always lovod Hal. too.
sWrl you marry me, Lizzie? !
asked.
- caught my breath. Il don't know
I stammered. What will Mr.. Eller
- bic say
Hal said terrible thing about NJ
Ellersbie, involving his whole futu
: destiny after death. 1t was the wor
!. thing | ever heard.
Il beg your pardon, dearest,
) said penitently But ! just had
: l hate him. We must get rid of hin
: I'VE can't. He could ruin papa,
7 answered. HE could make him in
a penniless beggar by simply raisl
his hand"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16

But I'm going to marry you. said !
Hal. And I'm going to do it soon.
I'm going to marry you when John
marries Mary
"Marries Mary?" l cried.
There. | oughtnt to have told
you. That was what made John so
miserable, to think that he had to
marry you when he and Mary loved
each other! And you know how l
see your father now"
His eyes flashed with his determine
ton. had never seen him look so
handsome. I stopped him as he was
leading me out of the boudoir.
Hal said timidly. do you know
you-you've forgotten-something-
felt myself blushing furiously. But
the next moment he knew. He had
been too excited even to remember
that, | knew then how much he
cared for me.
!, We went straight out of the room
and along the corridors until wa came
, to papa's room. Papa was seated at
, his desk. and mamma was near him.
, looking as IL she was going to cry;
! and both were facing Mr.. Ellersbie
who stood with one hand appraised In
his hectoring way. and was Keeling Oh
a lecture to both of them, at least
. yard long every time he opened hi:
mouth. And it was all about us.
4 Il don't see any way out of It, m.
,,;I To M n
\ her handkerchief to her eyes.
MY daughters happiness is the onl
thing in life that amounts to anythln
: at ALL she said Mr.. Eilersbie, can
some other arrangement be made?"
Yes, madam said Mr.. Ellersbi
II stifIy. 1T is possible to dispense wit
If my services of course.
- There, that will do said pap
4. stifily Mr. Ellersbie insists. and
wash my hands of the whole atfai
~ Let him settle with Elsie"
i, That's inst what I've come for,
ov said, putting in my appearance.
told Mr.. Ellersbie that | will neVe
never marry John under any circuI
Il stances whatever, and | meant 1t. Al
81 am going to marry Hal.
81 "But he is engaged engaged to-
"a Mr. Ellersbie began to buster.
"A mo he isn't" said Hal decisivel
IA Il am engaged to marry my cous
mi Lizzie, and | mean to. And dol
n care if it brings uncle to beggary,
"a added deflantly.
II "Nor t. said You can do j.
u what you please, Mr.. Ellersbie. ana
"a YOU don't feel satisfied with our de
1H sion. why. do your worst!
II Mr.. Ellcrsbie locked at us in d
IA pair. and then he surrendered.
ri Very well. very WELL" he said,
al a singularly restrained voice. Il hf
done my best. yield. 1t can be
. ranged somehow. no doubt. althot
a the public mind must be prepared
Fl the change"
Il Suddenly mamma rushed over 70
a and began hugging me, and then p'
III Joined in, and Hal stood sheepls
z by until papa gave him thunder
whack on the shoulder.
What dreadful thing it is that
ma was made king, instead or an
binary human being.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
MY LOVE STORY
BY FRANK FlLSON.

When Mr.. Ellersbie told me that it
was necessary for me to marry John
I said that would rather die. Mr..
Ellersbie is tyrant, and papa Is
good deal afraid of him, but he was
very kind to me then. He patted me
on the shoulder and said how sorry
he was, but that it had always been
expected of me, and he didn't know
how he was going to continue taking
care of papa"s affairs unless l mar
ried John. Besides. he said, mamma
had not wanted to marry papa at first.
That started me crying. / rushed
OF to mamma and asked her If 1t was
true. She smiled a little sadly, and
said it was, but she had married papa
and was very glad of it now. She
added that if she was papa she would
send old Mr.. Ellersbie about his bust
ness as tattler.
Invent to papa then. He is the dear
est father that one could possibly i'm
agine, but he is nearly always toe
| busy to see me- | told him what Mr.
| Ellersbie had said, and how l hatet
the thought of John l asked him /
he wouldn't dismiss Mr.. Eilersbie AM
get somebody else.
81 wish could, Elsie" he answered
"But l can't. I'm not my own master
None of us are"
"Well l won't marry john, | al
swered, and walked away as quick
as | could, because ! knew that
papa saw me crying he would dismis
that old Mr.. Ellersbie and risk di
pleasing everybody.
John had come from abroad wit
his younger brother, Hal. especial
to marry me. Hal was to marry II
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
EQUINE Luxuries.

Shower baths have been provided
for horses In certain Of the larger
cities through the kindness of the hui
name societies, remarks an exchange
Arrangements have been made with
the municipal fire departments by
which the societies are allowed to tap
the fire plugs and attach hose and
spray, so that transfers and others
may give their steeds bath by merely
hating for moment and turning Oh
the spray. Water for drinking pur
poses may also be drawn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
Knew Her Name.

hid occasion to pass little BOY
= GOOD many times one afternoon lie
was sitting on the steps and although
We we're strangers each time ] passed
he greeted with me with Hello. and
/ responded likewise Finally the last
time passed by he said Il know
what your name is and upon in
0niring what, he said. Mrs Going
Back and Forth Z" i2%chaaGe.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
n-,t..n coIpnbia.s Minerals.

The annual mineral output of Brit
ish Columbia is valued at approximate
lv s3g0a0,000 the figures for 1913
exceeaed that amount. while the
product last year was some si,OoO,ooo
short of that of the previous year. The
decrease in the value of minerals pro
duced in the province last year, as
compared with 1913, was due to the
European war, which disturbed the
metal markets throughout the world
producing a depressing effect upon the
Industry in British Columbia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
Nav, Fire Peril.

Birds carrying matches to their
nests under the caves of a college
building in New York were blamed
for a fire starting. The new art OF
ERE prevention would preferably place
the blame on the human agency which
left such dangerous little weapons as
matches where the birds could ind
them to carry them to the caves.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16

Only the expert CAL tell an imitation
diamond from a real stone wheh me
Imitation is new, but after the lake
stone has boon worn for little time
!, coon loses it's mster IT is this
which makes real Diamond Yaluaple,
NJ matter how long II is wnrn 1t VIII
kean its sparkle almost rs well as
ever.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
Er.sh Water Above salt.

selawik IS a curious lake near the
seaeoast of Alaska. Ii es rise and fall
In the lake by reason of an under
ground connection with the sed. ~
the bottom the water is quite SALT
but at the top Is a layer Of perfectly
fresh water.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
Guard AGAINST Infeeslon.

The Argentine national health dc.
partment has posted signs along the
principal streets Of Buenos Aires tell
ing what animals and insects should
be avoided to lessen the dangers OF
infectious diseases.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16

ittIe Time to Waste.

Life is short. and we never have
too much time for gladdening the
hearts of those who are travelling the
dark Journey with us, Oh, be SWIM
10 love. make haste to be kind
Amipl
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
Daily Thong hit.

Kind looks, kind words, kind act
and warm handshdkes-th are .
secondary means Of grace when mct
are in trouble and fighting their u
seen battles. Or John Hall
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16

How Islnqlass Is Made.

The raw material OF isinglass is the
air bladders or sounds of fish. and is
not of value except for this one pur-
pose. In Russia. where the finest ISM
glass is made, the sounds of the stur.
geon are cut open and STEPPED In wa
ter until the cutter membrane sepa-
rates from the inner: ttec the latter
is washed and dried Ia the sun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
An lnterroaatorY Authority.

DO you regard higgins as an au.
thority on financial questions?"
Il do" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax
He has made inquiries in every pos
sibfe form as to how to borrow
money
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
Iron in Water Easily Detected.

Half a part in million Of iron In
water is detachable by taste, and four
or FIVE parts make water unpalatable.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
Industry the Best Capital.

/ began life with a sixpence, and be-
lieve that a mans best capital is his
industry.-SteI - rard
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
Peace.

Nothing can brig you peace but
yourself: nothing but the triumph OF
prineiples.-Eme.ssn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
, .b.Ie..ina OH From molssses.

A German inventor has devised
wsv of making lubricating oil from
molasses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16
The nnc ,Mnn knew.

Crawford" Did he tell you that he
was going 10 marry the widow?"
BRADSHAW the widow told me
she was going to marry him. "-Judga
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16

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cIvI1. ENGINEERS
,,,,,. 4a1.116 Drane Building
LAKELAND, FLA.
.nhate Land Examinations ana
AZ Designs. Earthwork special-
Surveys.
idence Phone 37S Black.
|,e Phone ATS Blue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-16

Cr1R6 ACTOR
On ]. 4. DoRoUGH'
LAay = Aaa1sdance
nv.See BuIIllna Bstween PARK
.anS A. tasium
op91Cn HOURS
t1.so I. r. 1880 to 8 p. m.
100 e liz y. m.
mutation ana nxamination Free.
Rssidsne, Phcns $40 Black
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-06
Local News.

Advertising pays; don't take our word for it.
 Read "The Master Key" in tomor- rows paper-ninth episode. Ladies and gents suits pressed-25 cents-Daniel x Oliphint. Advt. Palm Beach suits cleaned and press ed-5O cents-Daniel x Oliphint.
 Advt. Try the East Side Barber Shop for good service-Jno. T. Harris, prop. J. C.. Rhodes, of Gale, was among the visitors to Prescott this afternoon. We will deliver The Daily News to you each afternon for ten cents per week.
 Homer Brown, Blevins' druggist, was here this morning attending to business.
 Sam Wren, one of Sutton's mer- chants, was looking after business in Prescott today.
 J. D. Cornish, undertaken and em- palmer of this city was over at Oko~ Iona yesterday.
 Mrs. M. M. Dickinson, of Hope, is the weekend guest of Mrs. w. w. Teal, of this city.
 We solicit your trade and guaran- tee our prices and quality.-Douglas Brooks x Company. Advt. w. R. Thornton, of Nit. Moriah, was attending to business matters in the city this afternoon.
 Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-you are next.-Cragan < Cummins Advt. Jno. T. Harris, the barber is sClic- iting your trade. He is a specialist on Buster Brown haircuts. Advt If.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-06
WEDNESDAY MORN CLUB

The Wednesday Morn Club was charmingly entertained bySMiss Eli zabeth Beidelman Wednesday morn ing at 9:30.
 Six tables were arranged on the porch, which was beautifully decorat- ed with roses and ferns "500" was the game chosen, Miss Bernice Warrick and Clara Young remaining at head table throughout the game.
 Little Miss Jimmy Cox, cousin of Miss Beidelman assisted her in serv- ing a delicious summer course.
 The guests of the club were Misses Georgia Marsh, Eunice White. Susie Jones, Mary Jones, Ruth Briggs (Rusellville), Marjorie Hamby (Tex- arkana), and Mesdames Chas. Tomp- kins and Roscoe Conkling.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-06

Read "The Master Key" in tcmor- rows paper-ninth episode.
 The Prescott Concert Band will give free concert on the Court House lawn next Tuesday evening at 500 o'clock.
 T. P. Blake, of Stephens, was here today attending to business matters and visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Blake is a brother of Mrs. H. V. Scott, of this city.
 Miss Mary Jones has a position with w. T. Hart on East Elm street, during the absence of Miss Lilly Butcher, who is visiting relatives and friends in Clarksville, Texas.
 DECISION MEANS SUCCESS Write Rev. J. M. Workman, President of .Henderson-Brow College, Arka- delphia, Arkansas, today for reserva- tion. Special information on request
 Advt. If. All those interested in Main Spring Camp, are requested to meet there on Tuesday, Aug. IF, for the purpose of cleaning the grounds and repairing the buildings. All bring their dinner and sufficient tools to work with.-E. N. Daniel
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-06

sters from six to fourteen years of age through labyrinths of pleasure and profitable pastime surpassing anything that has been attempted in Chautau- qua lines before.
 The question has been asked whether additional charge would be made for this feature, but it can be definitely stated now that the Chautauqua man agement will make no extra charges 70 any child owning q Chautauqua ticket, as it will be entitled to all the privileges of the forenoon festivals.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-06
GAINS BY THE ALLIES.
Germans Have Lost 1,027,74o Square
 Miles of Territory.


 Statisticians who have been watch ing the progress of the European war have completed a compilation of fig ures indicating the land area losses suf- fered by Germany since the conflict began. These figures show that the al- lies already have taken 1.O27, TAO square miles of Emperor Williams colonial possessions, which include former hold ings in Asia, Africa and the Pacific.
 An idea Of the immenSity of this may be gleaned from the fact that the area taken is nearly One-third as large as the United States, or as big as the com bined states of Nevada. Utah, Wyom- Ing, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa. Mississippi. Arkan- sas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennes- see.
 Some idea of the financial strain on the nations may be gathered from the fact that Bothas short campaign against the Germans in southwest Af -ica cost Britain SG7O00,OOO.