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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13

ard pot him through the window
with shotgun first chance l got"
stated the doctor. "That sort Of a ruff.
fan is just like mad dog
"Of course you would, doctor" said
Randall, with just the faintest suspi.
cion Of sarcasm in his voice. well, l
guess we'll be toddling."
But wanted some information, and
meant to have it.
"Who Is this Scarface Charley"
asked.
"Got me-" replied Randall. "You
fellows seemed to recognize him. Only
he's one of the gang undoubtedly"
THE gang?'
"Oh, the general run Of hangers-On!
Nobody knows how they live, but ev.
cry one suspects. Some Of them work,
but not many. There are heap Of
disappearances that no one knows any.
thing about, and every once In awhile
man is found drowned and float
ing-hoating, mind you"
What of that:" asked. Drowned
bodies usually nOat.
There's no miner in these diggings
but has gold enough in his belt to sink
him. If IL man floats he's been robbed.
and you can tie to that reasoning.
And the fellows are all well mounted
and given to mysterious disappear
ances."
I'm other words" broke in the doc
tor. 'they are an organized band of
cutthroats and highway robbers max
ing this honest camp HEADQUARTERS"
(To be Continued.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
HOW RUSSELL GOT NICKNAME
Lord John Was Called "The Widows
Mite" Because Of His Short
Stature.

Lord John Russell's diminutive stat
ure earned him other nicknames be-
sides the inevitable Johnny" The
neatest Is the one recorded by Cree
vey, which was bestowed by some
wag upon him when he married the
widow of the second Lord Ribbles-
dale-'the Widows Mite
John Russell was a frail and deli
cate child from the first, but his
physique cannot have been helped by
the hardship Of his. school days. He
had to be taken away from Westmin-
ster because he could not stand the
tagging and unwholesome food. And
before that came a private school at
Sunbury. where, as he recalled In later
life. he found the mutton fat so In
tolerable that he dropped it under the
table. But the master, clergyman
made him sweep it up off the dusty
floor and eat 1t, dirt and all--Lon'
don Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13

---..~u was ugIniSt ana com.
pletely at loss. A row was evidently
unavoidable, and the odds were against
us. Almost at the ins,slnt the door
came open Johnny, without waiting ror
hostile demonstration jerked his two
revolvers from their holsters. With
one bound he reached the center Of the
room and thrust the muzzles beneath
the bully's nose. His black eyes We're
swapping.
"Shut up, you 'Hound!" he said in a
low, even voice. 81 wouldn't condes-
cend to make money out Of your mis-
cradle carcass, except at II glue fac
tory. And If you or your friends so
much as wink an eyelid III put you
in shape for it,
Caught absolutely by surprise, the
Hound" stared fascinated into the
pistol barrels. his jaw dropped, his
face redder than ever, his eyes ridicu-
lousy protruding. had recovered my
wits and had backed against the bull
letin board, a revolver in either hand,
keeping an eye on the general COM
pany. Those who had burst in with
the bully had stopped frozen in their
tracks. The others were interested,
but not particularly excited.
"I'm going to stay in this camp"
Johnny advised crisply, land I'm not
going to be bothered by big bluffs like
you. I warn you, and all like you. to
let me alone and keep away from me.
You stay In camp, or you can leave
camp, just as you please but warn
you that I shoot you next time l lay
eyes on you. Now. about face!
March,
Johnny's voice had an edge of steel
The big man obeyed orders implicitly.
He turned slowly and sneaked out the
door. His followers shambled toward
the bar. Johnny passed them rather
contemptuously under the review Of
his swapping eyes. and they shambled
a trif1e faster. Then with elaborate
nonchalance we sauntered out
"My Lord, Johnny cried when we
had reached the street, that was fine!
I didn't know you had 1t tn your
what stupid. useless mess" he
cried. "The minute that fellow came
into the room saw We We're let in for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
SteriIized Pencils.

In many public schools children are
supplied with pencils which are dis
tributed and collected each day. It
has been felt that infectious diseases
might easily be communicated from
one child to another by the pencils.
For boys and girls have habit of
chewing or sucking the ends of their
pencils, and the germs of the many
diseases that Turk in the mouth are
thus transferred to the soft wood
Thus might any Of the affections of
the throat, nose and lungs, to say
nothing of the more serious diseases
that manifest themselves in sores Of
the mouth, be transmitted.
1t is to safeguard against this that
E. S. Matthias has patented sterilizer
for pencils. These are put in rack,
their points being immersed in forma-
lin gas, which kills all the germs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13

fee with you boys said he.
We blew up the fire, secured the fry
ing pan, made ourselves food. Randall
brought pail Of water. We all ate
together, without much conversation
then lit our pipes and piled on dry
wood to make brighter friendship
fire.
"Now, boys" said Randall, I'm go
ing to ask you some questions, and
you can answer me or not, just as you
please. Only III say its isn't just curl
osity."
Johnny, who was studying him COW
ertly from beneath the shadow of his
hat. nodded briefly, but said nothing.
"How long have you been in the
mines?"
"Since March
"Slnce March, echoed Randall as
though little bewildered ut this re-
ply. yet you never heard What
camp?'
Johnny studied awhile.
"Hangman's Gulch for six weeks
said he, then just prospecting
Where"
II don't believe I'll answer that ques'
tion," replied Johnny slowly.
But somewhere back in the hills?''
persisted Randall.
Somewhere back in the hills" agreed
Johnny.
Seems to me- l broke in, but
Tnh oil
He was watching Randall intently and
thinking hard.
"Then you have been out Of 1t for
three months or so. That explains 1t.
Now, don't mind telling you l came
up here this evening to size you up. l
heard about your row with Scarface
Charley, and l wanted to see whether
you were just another fighting desper-
ado or an honest man. Well, I'm sat
jsfied. I'm not going to ask you II you
have much gold with you. for you
wouldn't tell me, but II you have keep
It with you If you don't you'll lose
it. Keep in the middle Of the road
and out Of dark places. This Is tough
camp, but there are a lot OF US good
men, too, and my business Is to get
US all to know each other. Things are
getting bad. and we've got to get TO-.
gether. That's why came up to see
you. Are you handy with gun?" he
asked abruptly. :...
Fair" said Johnny.
"You need to be. Let's see II you
are. Stand up. Try to get the draw
on me. Noww
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13

caught the same suspicion, for his tig-
ure stiffened. Then Randall dropped
his hand.
VERY pretty" said Johnny coolly.
How did you do that? l didn't catch
your motion"
From the sleeve" said Randall.
ITS difficult, but it's pretty, as you
say, and If you learn to draw from the
sleeve I'll guarantee you'll get the
draw on your man every time"
"Show me-" said Johnny simply.
THAT gun Of yours is too big. It's
a holster weapon. Here, take this.
He handed Johnny beautifully bal
anced small revolver, engraved and
silver plated, with polished rosewood
handle. This he showed Johnny how
to stow away in the sleeve. how to
arrange it, how to grasp 1t and the eX-
act motion In snatching it away.
1T takes practice, lots Of it and then
more Of it," said Randall. Its worse
than useless unless you get 1t just
right If you made mistake at the
wrong time the other man would get
|
you sura"
"Where can I get one of these?' ask.
ed Johnny.
"Goodw Randall approved his deci-
sion. "You see the necessity. You
can't. But a derringer is about as
good. and Jones has them for sale
Now as for your holster gun. The
whole trick of quick drawing Is to
throw your right shoulder forward ard
drag the gun from the holster with one
forward sweep. Don't lift it up and
out. This way" He snapped his hand
past his hip and brought it away
armed.
pretty" repeated Johnny.
Don't waste much powder and ball
shooting at mark" advised Randall
1T looks nice to cut out the ace OF
hearts at ten yards, but it doesn't mean
much. If you can shoot at all you can
shoot straight enough to hit man at
close range Practice the draw" He
turned to me- You'd better practice
too. Every mans got to take care OF
himself THESE ua! D. bul sou iS NV
due for trouble same as your friend Is. -
I'm obliged to YOU said Johnny.
"You are not. Now it's up to you.
l judged you didn't know conditions
here. and l thought it only right to
warn you. There's lots of good fell
lows in this camp, and some OF the
hard cases are pretty good sort. Just
keep organized; that's ALL
Nov, wonder who Danny Randall
is?" speculated Johnny after our WIS.,
itor had departed. He talked as
though we ought to know all about it.
I'm going to find out from the first fell
low l get acquainted with"
Next morning we asked the Morenas
who was Danny Randall.
SCI diabolo,'' replied Morena shortly
and trudged obstinately away to his
work without vouchsating further in
formation.
(Which Is interesting, but indefinite
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row: so went ut it quick before he
had got organized. He didn't expect
that. He thought he'd have to work
us into it,
st certainly got him." said l.
"But it just starts US all wrong
here" complained Johnny. I'VE are
marked men,
We went out to see Yank, with the
full intention of spending the evening
and cheering him up. He was doing,
restless. waking and sleeping by fits
and starts. We sat around in the awk
ward fashion peculiar to very young
boys in the sickrOom. and then, to our
vast relief, were showed out by Sonora
Morena. With her we held whisper.
ed conversation outside. and completed
satisfactory arrangements for Yank's
keep She was a chuckling. easy go
ing. motherly sort of creature. and we
were very lucky to have her. Then
we returned in the gathering dusk to
our camp under the trees across the
way.
A man rose from seat against a
tree trunk.
Good evenin', stranger" said he
Good evening"" responded Johnny
guardedly.
"You are the man who stuck up Scar
face Charley in Morton's place. amt
you?"
whats that to you?" replied John
ny. Are you a friend Of his?"
His habitual air Of young careless
ness had fallen from him. His eye
was steady and frosty, his face set in
stern lines. Before my wondering eyes
he had grown ten years older in the
last six hours. The other was lOung-
ing toward us-a short. slight man.
with faxen moustache and eyebrows,
a colorless face. pale blue eyes and a
bald forehead from which the hat had
been pushed back. He was chewing a
straw.
"Well, I was just inquirin' in a
friendly sort of way" replied the new
conner peaceably.
~ don't know you" stated Johnny
shortly, NOR who you're friends to. nor
your camp. deny your right to ask
questions. Good night"
"Well. good night" agreed the other,
still peaceable. II reckon l gather con-
siderable about you. anyhow" He
turned away. 81 had a notion from
what l heard that you was sort of
picked on, and I dropped round sort
Of friendly like. but Lord love you.
don't care how many of you despera-
does kill each other. Go to it. and
good riddancer' He cast his pale blue
eyes on Johnny's rigid figure. also
go to the dckens"' he remarked dis
passionately.
Johnny stared at him, puzzled.
Hold on" he called after mo-
ment. '"Then you're not a friend of
this Hound?"
The stranger turned in slow surprise
"Ale? What are you talking aboCt?
He looked from one to the other Of Us
then returned the few steps he hat
taken. II believe you don't know me
I'm Randall, Danny Randall
"Yes?" puzzled Johnny.
"Of Sonoma," added Randall.
81 suppose should know you, bu
4. I'm afraid / don't" confessed Johnny
4 Randall turned back to the tree be
meath which lay our effects.
IT believe I'll just have a cup OF col
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
The Only Way.

Trade was bad. At the end of an
other blank day the discouraged sales
man called on another prospective Gus
toner and asked to show his samples
No; there is nothing want today. y
said the customer.
But will you just examine my line
of gOodS?' the salesman persisted.
The customer would not.
"Then," said the salesman, meekly
twill you let me use a part of your
counter to look at them myself, as
have not had the opportunity for some
time?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
- -. --S7Ss.sis Il -
TEA,.s. 4 s.'iF I'll.
-
Flag Day.

flag day was first officially recos&
niZed by the governor of New York
When he ordered flags flown on ALI
pubic buildings on June Il, 1897. Phil
adelphia celebrated the same dov..
Since then the custom has spread over,
The whole country. The day is the an
niverSary of the adoption of the Amer,
lean nag, June II, 1880. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
No Foundation

\ bold nnsubdued citizen went to
new boarding house, and as he had
always met his obi cations promnt,v
he had become notably outSpoken. On
his second day the hostess asked.
why don't you say blessing, Mr..
GoldenT He looked over the table
and said gloomily.: I'D like to kyow
what fOr?'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Overloaded.
'What is the matter with JinX?"

"What is the matter with JinX?"
"Orereuting.'
"You must be mistaken. JinX is such
a tightwud that he is slowly starving
himself"
This was at a poker party. JinN
lost $15 and when the lunch of boiled
eggs and bread and butter was served
he tried to eat his SIS worth"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Rich lanouaoes.

In extent, the Spanish vocabulary is
far inferior to the English, though in
richness of tone or expression the Span
ish is ahead of the English language.
1t is claimed that the pure Castilian
Is the most musical OF languages, the
Italian not excepted
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
CHAPTER Xxx.
Johnny Gets Pistol Lesson.

YOHNNY reached for his pistol,
but before his hand was fairly
RI on the butt Randall had thrust
~ the muZzle Of small revolver
beneath his nose. His pale blue eyes
had lit with concentration. his bleach
ed eyebrows were drawn together.
For an instant the thought flashed
across my mind that this was a gen
uine holdup, and ! am sure Johnny
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
A Hero to His Wife.

"a man who is happily married has
an enthusiastic audience of one, and
chat amt so BAD says old Uncle Pen
nywiSe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13

DR.. Shallenberger is an eInnently successful
Specialist in the treatment OF Chronic Diseases
He has a long-established reputation resulting
from his large practice and extensive hospital
experience, which have made him SO prohcient
that he can name and locate your disease in
few minutes. He has success tu,iy treated & many
OF men and women. That is why his reputation
has spread.-why he has continued his visits
year after year. while other doctors have mace
few visits and stopped.
DR.. Shallenberger treats Diseases of the Eye.
Ear. Nose. Throat, Lungs, Heart, Blood. Skin;
Nerves Liver Stomach lntestines. k s.G ana
tarrh. Ringing in Ears and Deafness, faralysis'
Neuralgia. Epilepsy, Sick Headache, Goitre-
Eczema. SCrofula. Appendicitis. Gravel Rheu-
matism OF joints and muscles. Also treats
diseases of women scientifically,
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissure, Fistula and other rectal diseases
treated without surgical operation
Suraicnl Cases and Rupture Given
Special Alteration.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent; easily excl,
ted and rrtabes weak and debilitated; tireo
mornings; without ambition, energy or strength,
liteless, easily tatigued distrusttul and WITHOUT
confidence In yourself? Have you sunken. req
or blurred eyes; pimples on your face; weak
back, or deposit in urine!
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| Cases OF long standing especially desired.
! Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis hare
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| Discharges, Weakness, Emissions Deoui.y'
Nervousness, Dizziness. and Detective Melnoly'
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Dr. Shallenberger has made years OF stu y
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DR.. Shallenberger spares no effort 10 cure MS
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4 much to him as to the patient. Most OF MS new
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Are you nervous and despondcnt; easily excl,
ted and irritables weak and debilitated: tireo
mornings; without ambition, energy or strength,
liteless easily tatigued: distristtu. and without
confidence In yourself? Have you sunken. req
or blurred eyes; pimples on your face; weak
back, or deposit In urine3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13

cannot get around 1t, ana l, Tor one,
don't try. But now you're in for 1t
and you've got to go through with it,
II intend to- said Johnny.
Its not precisely that" objected
Danny Randall. ''for, dye see. he's
sent you warning
Its about all the warning you'll
get.' shorted the doctor.
There's a sort of rule about it. per-
sisted Randall. And that's what I'm
here to tell YOU. He'll try to come up
on you suddenly, probably from be-
hind, and he'll say draw and defend
YOURSELF and shoot you as soon after
that as he can. You want to see him
first: that's all"
THANKS" said johnny.
And" exploded the doctor. IF you
don't kill that fellow. by the Eternal.
when you get a chance
You'll give him pill, DOCTOR" in
terrupted Randall. with little chuckle.
"But look here" he said to Johnny.
after all, this sort Of mess isn't re-
quired of you. You say the word and
I'll take on this Scurface Charley and
run him out of town. He's a good deal
Of pest"
"Thank you," said johnny stilflS, II
intend to paddle my own canoe"
Randall nodded.
81 don't know as we can help you
any more" said he. Il just thought
you ought to be on to the way it Is
DONE"
"I'm obliged to you," said Johnny
warmly. 1.-THE only doubt in my mind
xas when i was privileged to omen. =
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-01
PROTECT THE FRUIT TREES.

If your young trees were mulched
and not properly protected from
mice and rabbits, you fill probably
be surprised when you visit the orch
ard TO find that many of them have
been ruined Mulch is a good thing
for the trees, but it is also a good
thing for mice, as ii affords them
the best protection during the win
ter and they gather in large num-
bers around the foot of the trees and
eat away the bark.
Protection is easy. The best mate
rial is wire screening. although
some use tarre6 paper and veneer
from wood. Some orchardists prac-
tice tramping snow around the base
OF their trees, but often times this
is neglected and the trees are in
jUred before the work is accomplish
ed. The protectors should be pressed
into the ground deep enough to pre-
vent the mice from crawling under
Personally [ prefer wire screening.
but in case tarred paper is used IL
should be promptly removed in the
spring 10 prevent injury from scald-
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-01
SUMMER SCHEDULE OF
PRICES Is EFFECTIVE
Milk Cheaper For Dealers But
Public Will Pay Same
Old Price.

Summer prices on wholesale milk
supplied by members of the 81 Jo-
seph County Milk Producers $50
citation went into effect Wednesday,
a month earlier than usual. but
there will be no corresponding re-
duction for the consumer. During
the winter the producers have been
selling milk to dealers for Il cents
gallon, but the schedule which
went into effect Wednesday gives
them only is cents a gallon for it.
The dealers sell it at eight cents a
quart.
According to John : Bordner
county agricultural agent, the early
reduction in price was caused by a
comparatively easy winter. Owing
to this fact the producers have been
expecting a demand for a decrease
in the price from the dealers and
made the reduction of their own ac-
cord, rather than TO be forced to do
il by the retailers.
The Producers association has
about $50 members, who comprise
only a part of the producers of the
county. 1t was organized last fall
and has been one of the most effec-
tive farmers organizations ever got
ten together in the county, accord
ing to Mr. Bordner A meeting of
the association will be neld Satur-
day afternoon at the court house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-01
SIEGEL ARRESTED AS
He COMPLETES TERM
Former Millionaire Merchant Asks
For Chance to Pay
His Debts.
international News Service

international News Service
ROCHESTER,, y. Y. March l.
Henry Siegel. former millionaire
merchant of New York City, who has
just completed a prison term for
grand larceny in connection with the
failure OF his chain of stores and
private bank in New York. was re-
arrested as he stepped from the
Monroe county penitentiary today
The fresh charges against Siegel
are based upon IL indictments which
were found against him at the time
of the failure of his stores. Siegel
faced his arrest cody, saying that
he had been assured that he would
not be prosecuted at the conclusion
of his prison term.
''All / want is a chance TO pay my
debts" said Siegel. IF | am given
a chance to work and makes some
money / will pay all my obligations. q"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-01
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY
". T.. Hays Said to be Wanted at
Richmond.

w. f. Hays, son Of George If.
Hays. SIS :. Carroll St, was arrest
ed here Wednesday by Detective
Ellis Diver upon a charge of for
gerry. Hays is about 80 years old,
and according 20 Chief Willard f.
Kerr. is wanted by the Richmond
police for check forging. Officers
from Richmond were expected to
arrive here sometime Wednesday
evening TO get Hays.
The wife of Hays. formerly Miss
Mary Bredemus. +. Lasalle av.. was
granted a divorce from him in SUI
perior court Jan. %. it being alleged
in the complaint that the husband
was a fugitive from justice. Details
of the trouble Hays is alleged to be
in at Richmond are lacking at the
local police department, except that
the department was asked to arrest
the man.