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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
THE TEUTONIC CONQUEST OF Bull.
4 " CARA.

The Germans and Austrians seem
able to hold their lines fairly we'll on
every battle front, and at the same
time spare enough men to severely
punish Romania for casting her lot
with the entente allies. At this writ
ing the Bulgarian army is being crash
ed by the Teutons like nut in nut
cracker, and Bucharest, the capital Of
Bulgaria, will probably be in the
hands of the invaders before this pa
per is in the hands of its readers.
No matter what any one may thinl.
or believe, or hope for as a result OF
the war, there is no escape from the
fact that the people of Germanic cx-
traction are without an equal in con-
structive ability and soldierly quail
ties.
The Central Powers, with their mer-
chant vessels banished from the oceans
by the vastly superior navies of Great
Britain, France, Russia and Italy, have
been obliged to maintain themselves
without help from outside; while their
enemies, with complete control of the
seas have been able to literally draw,
and have literally drawn for supplies
upon every neutral country. Notwith-
standing that disadvantage, and the
further fact that they are largely out
numbered in men and resources, by
the combination of nations with which
they are at war, they are still able,
well on into the third year of the war,
to successfully prosecute aggressive
campaigns.
Such a people can not be completely
crushed or overthrown. The best that
the entente allies can now hope for is
to permit Russia to take Constanti-
nople, and in that way keep the Teu-
tons from becoming the masters OF
all Europe and then some.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
NOTICE OF MATERIAL LETTING.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Sealed bids will be received at the
auditors office in the court house at
Manchester up to II o'clock noon Of
Wednesday, December 20, 1916 for
furnishing the following:
1900 feet of 12-inch corrugated
culverts.
1900 feet of 15-inch corrugated
culyerts.
1000 feet of 1s-inch corrugated
culverts.
600 feet of 24-inch corrugated
culverts.
800 feet of so-inch corrugated
culverts.
100 feet of ss-inch corrugated
culverts.
Lumber.
Three Car loads of $4,000 feet leach
No. 1 Standard sawed bridge plank;
one car at Manchester, one car at
Earlvilles and one. car at Ryan.
Reinforcing.
One PISTON car 81 one-half inch re-
Enforcing. -
A certified check of five per cent.
Of the total bid, made payable to the
auditor, must accompany each bid.
The successful bidder, or bidders
will be required to furnishta bond for
rs per cent. Of the contract price.
I All bids will be opened promptly at
1870 P. M.
Dated this 9Th day Of December,
1916.
C. H. BUNKER, Auditor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
M On 7 Y "a F-F 7 w q
EDWIN DAVIS DEPUTY CLERK.

Announcement was made yesterday
that when Rea Durham becomes
clerk Of the district court on Janu-
airy 1st, 1917, he will appoint as his
deputy Edwin Davis, Of this city. Mr..
Davis is now in the office familiarizing
himself with the work. His appoint
ment will be generally acceptable.and
The Democrat predicts that Mr.. Da-
Wis will prove popular and efficient
deputy clerk. He is young man OF
likable qualities and thoroughly COM
petent to discharge the duties Of the
office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
United Brethren.

Mrs. Nella B. Naly, Pastor.
Prayer meeting at the parsonage on
Thursday evening Mrs. Hunsinger,
leader. s.
Sunday, December 10th. Preaching
service at. 1890. Theme: "Inside the
Cup
Sunday school at 1880.
Junior C. E. at 800. Claude Altman
leader.
Preaching service at 1880. Theme:
Down into Thessalonica."
Ladies' Aid December 9Th, at the
home of Mrs. Bushnell. Come and
help tie quilt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
CONGREGATIONAL.

Until further notice, all Congrega-
tional services. excepting, prayer
meetings, will be held in the court
room.
1890. Preaching service. Theme OF
Sermon: "Why Congregational
Church is needed in Manchester
1900. Sunday school.
$50. Meeting of the Y. P. S. c. E.
1880. Preaching service. Theme:
"Pilat's Wash Basin.s
The prayer meeting will be held on
Thursday evenings December 7th, at
the home Of Mrs. A. sB.' !" Carhart. The
meeting will begin promptly at 1880.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
MANCHESTER MERCHANT WEEDS.

Glen H. Miller, junior member of the
the hardware firm Of Miller & Son,
was united in marriage with Miss
Zelda Farmer Saturday, December 2,
1916. Miss Farmer, is daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Farmer Of Edge
wood. They left Saturday evening for
a wedding trip and upon their return
will be at home in the Elder cottage
on East Union street. The Democrat
extends its heartiest congratulations
to Mr.. and Mrs. Miller and joins th.'r
friends in wishing them all tho good
things in this life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
PROBABLE DISCOVERY OF THE
INFANTILE PARALYSIS GERM
AT ROCHESTER,.

Experiments in the Mayo laborator-
les at Rochester, Minnesota, have pro-
crossed sufficiently far to warrant
the, announcement that the germ
which causes infantile paralysis has
probably been discovered.
After the germ of any disease is
found medical science usually finds
something that will kill the germ
without injury to the human tissue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06

I; ATTORNEY General Gregory has in
,stituted an inquiry into unlawful COM
binations designed to artifically in
crease the cost of living. 1t costs TOO
much in this country to sell everything
that is produced and manufac-
tnred. There are too many middle
men, and without unlawful combina-
lions these middlemen would not be
able to maintain so many exchanges
between the producers and the con-
sumers, between the manufacturers
and the users.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
MANCHESTER BOY in REGULAR
ARMY.

Charles J. Seeds received word on
Monday from his son, Ned Seeds that
he had passed an examination which
admits him to a position in the engin-
eering corps of the regular army,
with the rank of second lieutenant.
The examination was held at Harlin-
gen, Texas. Ned's Manchester
friends are pleased to learn of his
advancement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
Al SUGGESTION AS FORCEFUL AS A
COMMAND.

A change in the management of fl
nancial affairs, akin almost to the mi
raculous, has taken place in this
country since Wilson has become the
country's chief executive.
During Cleveland's last term as
president, Morgan and Co. dictated
the nations financial policies, and
permitted no interference on the part
OF Democratic leaders in Congress or
elsewhere.
And when Roosevelt was president
he had to bow to the wishes of Wall
Street, and give assurances in advance
that there would be no prosecutions
for certain consultations, which were
generally believed to be violations of
the Federal antitrust laws.
During the administrations of both
cleveland and Roosevelt, Wall Street
B had its panics in which it soused the
the country and filched from the pock-
cts Of the producers hundreds of mil
lions OF dollars. But those halcyon
days for the Morgans have gone, new
er, we trust, to return again.
This country has at the present time
third of the gold of the world; and
if the war continues for another year,
it will probably have one7half OF the
worlds gold supply. AS money be-
comes more plentiful, it becomes rela-
lively cheap and commodities become
correspondingly dear. That is the
quantitative theory of money, which
is well known to the big money chang
ers who strive continually for scarce
money conditions, which is the equiv
alent OF dear money and cheap prices
for everything else. When the cir
culating medium of the country was
only about one-fourth per capita what
it is at the present time, Iowa corn
sold for is cents per bushel.
1t requires no stretch of the imagi-
nation to determine why Morgan went
to Europe a few week ago.He went
for the purpose of devising some
scheme for the transfer of American
gold to England and France, or at
least to stop the inflow of gold into
this country from Europe. The
scheme developed rapidly, and Nor
gan & CO. announced that they would
soon offer to American investors un-
secured English and French Treasury
notes.
"A few years ago the Federal govern
sment would have been powerless to
prevent the, flotation Of these treas
ury notes in this country. Now, how
ever. Wall Street is not in the saddle
It's position is now more like that of
q beggar at the back door, quite ready
to heed even a suggestion from the
owner of the house.
All that Uncle Sam had to do was to
have his Federal Reserve Board sug-
gest that these foreign treasury notes
were undesirable for investment pur-
poses in this country. That suggestion
Wall Street interpreted as a command.
The foreign governments, announced
that their issue of treasury zpotes had
been withdrawn from the market. 1t
is now up to Morgan to try something
else.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
English Lutheran.

There will be English Lutheran SER
vices next Sunday at $3.50 P. M. in the
Methodist Episcopal church conducted
by Prof. Geo. Fritschel, D. D., of Du-
buque. A hearty welcome is extend
ed to all come and worship with us.
Prof Geo. Fritschel, D. D.. pastor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
Methodist Episcopal.

There will be the regular Sunday
services. The subject for the morn
ing sermon will be "Christ's Reply to
Johns Inquiry" The subject for the
evening sermon will be "The Visit Of
the Wise Men"
The Young Peoples Society will
meet at $3.50.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
MANCHESTER CHURCHES.
Baptist.

Sunday morning subject, Putting
God to the Test" Evening, God
Doing Better by Us Than at the Be
ginning"
Prayer meeting subjects for Decem-
Der, Revelation
Everyone is welcome.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06

The health of the tens of thousands
of soldiers on the Mexican border is
establishing new record, not alone
for this country, but for every coun-
trv t 35 III
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06

The newly elected Congresswoman
had ought tosbe success, for women
have had all kinds Of experience in
introducing bills in the house.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
III Presbyterian.

Mornihk worship at 1O:3O Theme Of
sermon: "a Land of Opportunity.
Sabbath School at 11:45. The young
people are cordially invited to Chris
tian Endeavor at $50. Evening SER
vice at 1870 Theme: "The Courage
That Wins"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06

Eggs are $1OO per dozen and bread
81 cents per loaf in London. They
certainly know all about war prices
over there.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
Christian Science.

The Christian Science Society meets
every Sunday morning at 1880 in the
Public Library. Subject, God. the
Preserver of Man." You are invited
to attend %
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
Lutheran.

There will be Lutheran services on
next Sunday at o'clock at the Pres
byterian church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY.

JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY.
BY Edgar A. Guest.
written July ssnd 1916 when its "poer of
Childhood"
There must be great reocn on the Golden Shore today
Am big an little angles must be feen' mighty gay:
Could we look beyond curtain fancy should
Old Aunt Mary wsitn smilin coming that's
An Little orphant Annie an the whole excited pack
Dancin up an down an shoutin Mr.. Rileys comm
back"
There's heap O. real sadness good world today
There lumpy throats this morning now that Rleys
There's voice now stilled forever only
An whispered words OF courage with faith that never
broke
There much of Joy and laughter that mortas here
But the angels happy that Reys comm back
The world was gettn' dreary there too much sigh
In this vale o mortal srivin Jim Riley down,
With your songs Of tender sweetness but
Coz you're needed up in Heaven I lendin' you
Just help 'em with music but I'll want you back
again."
An Riley came mortals heard the music of his voice
An they leaned on him sorrow, an they shared with
An they walked with the pathways that they knew
when they were boys;
OF maxim people happy an they wanted Riley back
There must be great reocin
An all the angel children must be roopin down the
sngn' heavenly of welcome an preparin now to
The soul that God had ncured everlasting sweet
The world robed in sadness an is draped in sombre
But joy must reign in Heaven that Riey's coming
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06

Iowa had a green Thanksgiving but
it was somewhat dimmed by the red
Thanksgiving in Europe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
st. Paul's.

Rev. w. ]. Suckow will speak at
2:3O. Sunday school at $3.50.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
st. Mary's.

Mass each Sunday at 900 o'clock,
except the second Sunday of the
month, when the hour is changed to
10:45 O'Clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
THE BEST KIND OF PRACTICE,

Trying to resist the temptation to
spend more than you can afford to
spend is the very best kind of prac-
fee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
FENCE posi- PRICES.

Ten foot by Q inches tubular steel
fence post braces, with framed ends,
soc each. We can save you money on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
AT THE PLAZA.

Mary Pickford n%Caprice, at tn
Plaza Thursday, December IT..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-12-06
WANTED

Man, past 80, with horse and buggy
to sell Stock Condition Powder in Del
aware County. Salary $40 per month.
Adress 9 Industrial Bldg. 1ndianapo-
lis, Ind. 49-l
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-08-11
An Unproductivo Visitor.

"Say. young feller," snid Broncho
Bob. have you got n gun on your"
NO. sir" replied the man with tho
brand.ncw cowboy uniform. IL wns
told That II was better TO be unarmed.
so as 10 avoid any impression that I
was seeking quarrel"
swell, that's big disappointment
I needed brand-new gun nn' thought
you'd be bringin' along at least pair
OF 'em. Don't you let anything like
this occur again"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-08-11
Imitation Pearls.

Clever imitation pearls have been
made by filling thin glass bulbs with a
solution Of fish scale nncre. Another
method IL To coat the inside of tho
glass bulbs with ten per cent gelatin
only partially dry before n small
amount of sodium phosphate IL added.
then the drying process In continued
slowly. The limitations look much like
genuine pearls. but they can be detect
ed by noting the place where the bulbs
have been senled.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-08-11
"No. monsieur"

NO, monsieur.
l drew my arm from his grasp. feel
ing 1t tingle with pain where his fin
gers had crushed the flesh. and crept
up the narrow stairs. glad enough TO
get away and be alone. had never
loved Chevet. but he had taught me
10 fear him. for more than once had
l experienced his brutality and physi-
cal power. To him | was but chat
tel. an incumbrance. He had assumed
charge OF me because the law so or
dained, but | had found nothing in
his nature on which l could rely for
sympathy. | was his sisters child.
yet no more 10 him than some Indian
waif. More, he was honest about IL.
To his mind he did well by me in thus
finding me a husband. | sank on my
knees, and hid my face, shuddering at
the thought OF the sacrifice demanded.
Cassion! never before had the man ap-
peared so despicable. Yet what could
| do? IL was useless to appeal TO
Chevet, and the governor, La Barre,
would give small heed TO a girl OBJ
jecting TO one OF his henchmen.
D'Artigny! The name was on my lips
before l realized had spoken II. and
brought a throb Of hope. arose TO
my feet. and stared out Of the window
into the dark night. My pulses
throbbed. If he cared; II | only knew
he cared, I would fly with him any
wnere, into the wilderness depths, TO
escape Cassion.
But how could reach him with my
tale? There was but one opportunity
the governors ball. He would be
there; he had said so, la Sughingly glanc-
ing toward me ss he Stoke :Es words,
the flash c, as eyes a challenge. But
il would be difficult. Chevet. Cassion,
not for a moment would they take
eyes from me- and IL l failed to treat
him coldly an open quarrel must re-
suit. Chevet would be glad of an
excuse, and Cassion's jealousy would
spur him on. Yet must try. and. in
truth, | trusted not so much in Mon
sieur d'Artigny's interest in me. as
I'm his reckless love of adventure.
'Twould please him to play an auda-
cious trick on La Salle's enemies. and
make Cassion the butt Of laughter.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-08-11
CHAPTER w
In the Palace OF the ln,endant.

The huge palace OF the intendant
between the blum and the river. was
ablaze with lights. and already crowd.
cd with guests at our arrival. ] bad
seen nothing OF Chevet since the
morning. nor did be appear now; but
Monsieur Cassion was prompt enough
and congratulated me on my appear
ance with bows. and words Of praise
which made me flush with embarrass-
ment.
An officer met us, pointing out the
way. and. after he had assisted Us 20
descend from the chair. We advanced
slowly over a carpet OF clean straw
toward the gayly lighted entrance.
Soldiers lined the walls on either side.
and overhead blazed a beacon sus-
pended on a chain. II was q scene
rather grotesque and weird In the red
glow and took CassiOn's arm gladly.
feeling just a little frightened by the
strange surroundings
Where IL my Uncle ChevetT" I
asked. more as a relief. than because
cared. although I was glad Of his
absence because OF D'Artiguy.
In faith. know not" he answered
lightly. II won him a card. but be
was scarce gracious about IL In some
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-08-11

most burst I got where was almost
awnlking skeleton and life was burden
20 me until one day my husbands step
sister told my husband II he did not do
something for me would not last long
and told him 10 get your medicine. So he
got Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for me. and after taking the first
three doses began to improve. con-
tinued its use. and have never had any
female trouble since. feel that owe
my life TO you and your remedies. They
did for me what doctors could not do
and will always praise II wherever I
60. Mrs. G. o. LowERY. 4l9 w. Mon
terey Street, Denison, Texas.
IL you are suffering from any form Of
female ills, get bottle Of Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. and
commence the treatment without delav.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-08-11
CHAPTER li.-Continued.
Eyes, monsieur"

"Yes, monsieur"
"Oh you're sweet enough with
words. l have heard you before, and
found you q sly minX-when my back
was turned-but this time it is not
alone who will watch your actions, L
have pledged you a husband"
| got TO my feet. staring at him, the
indignant words stihed In mJ throat
He laughed coarsely, and resumed his
meal.
"a husband, monsieur? ycu have
pledged me?'
"Ay! why not? Ycu are II, and it's
my place to see you well settled"
But have no wish TO marry, mon
sieur," | protested. There is no man
for whom l care
He shrugged his shoulders indiffer-
emily, and laughed.
Pooh! If l waited for that no doubt
you would pick out some cockerel
without as much as spur to his heel
'Tis my choice, not yours, for l know
the world, and the man you need.
Monsieur Cassion has asked me to ia
vor him. and think we'll OF it.
"Cassion! Surely you would not wed
me to that creatureT'
He pushed back his chair, regarding
me with scowling eyes.
"And where is there a better? Sacre!
do you think yourself a queen TO
choose? 'Tls rare luck you have such
an offer. Monsieur Cassion Is going
to be great man in this New France;
already he has the governors ear, and
a commission, with a tidy sum to his
credit in Quebec What move could
any girl desire in a husbandT'
But, monsieur, | do not love him;
l do not trust the man."
"Pahr He burst into a laugh, ris-
ing from the table. Before | could
draw back he had gripped me by the
arm. Enough Of that young lady.
He is my choice, and that settles It,
Love! who ever heard OF love now
adays? Ah, | see, you dream already
of the young gallant D'Artigny Well,
little good that will do you. Why what
is he? mere ragged adventurer,
without a sou to his name, proving
wolf of the forest. the follower Of a
discredited fur thief. But enough of
this; have told you my will, and you
obey. Tomorrow we go TO Quebec TO
the governors ball. and when Mon
sieur Cassion returns from his mis-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-08-11

VINE snop likely with others or MS
kind"
There were servants at the door and
an officer. who scanned the cards OF
those In advance OF Us. yet passed Cas-
sion. with glance at his face. and
word OF recognition. observed him
turn and stare after N. Cor our eyes
met. but almost before / knew what
had occurred. found myself In A side
room. with maid helping 10 remove
my wraps, and arrange my hair
will not describe the scene In the
great ballroom. for now, as l write,
the brilliant pageant is but dim
memory. confused and tantalizing.
recall the bright lights overhead. and
along the walls, the festooned banners.
the raised dais at one end. carpeted
with skins OF wild animals. where the
governor stood. the walls covered with
arms and trophies OF the chase. the
guard OF soldiers at each entrance. and
the mass OF people grouped about the
room.
Many a name reached my ears ia
nous In those days. but forgotten long
since: and once or twice. as we slowly
made our way through the throng,
Cassion pointed out To me some char
acter OF Importance In the province,
or paused TO present me with formal
ity 10 certain officials whom he knew.
II was thus we approached the dais,
and awaited our turn 20 extend felici-
tations 10 the governor. Just before
MS was Du L'Hut. whose name Cas-
sion whispered in my ear, n tall, slen-
der man, attired as n courier du bois.
with long fair hair sweeping his shoul-
ders had heard OF him as daring
explorer. but there was no premonitlon
that he would ever again come into
my life. and | was more deeply inter.
ested In the appearance OF Ia Barre.
He was dark man, stern Of face.
and with strange, furtlve eyes. con
cealed behind long lashes and over.
hanging brows. Yet he was most gra.
cious 10 Du L'Hut. and when he turned
and perceived Monsieur Casslon next
I'm line. smiled and extended his hand
cordially.
"Ah. Francois, and so you are here
at last. and ever welcome. And this"
he bowed low before me I'm excess OF
gallantry. mo doubt will bc the Made
moiselle In Chesnayne OF whose charms
I have heard so much OF late. by my
faith. Cassion, even your eloquence
hath done small justice 10 the lady.
Where. mademoisellc. have you hidden
yourself. to remain unknown TO us OF
Quebecr
II have lived with my uncle. Hugo
Chevet"
"Ah. yes: I recall the circumstances
nova rough. yet loyal trader, He
was with me once on the Ottawa
and tonightY'
"He accompanied me TO the city,
your excellency, but ] have not seen
him since"
"Small need. with Francois nj your
b''h hhb 'ulis ht HHaA'h 'bN
playfully on the cheek. II have al
ready tested his falthfuness. Your
father. mademoiselle?"
Captain Pierre Ia Chesnayne. sir"
"Ah. yes; knew him we'll he fell
on the Rlchelleu: fine soldier" He
turned toward Cassion, the expression
OF his face changed.
"You depart tonlghtw
AT daybreak, sir"
"That Is well; see TO II that no time
Is lost on the Journey. have II IN
my mind that De Baugis may need
you, for. from all hear Henri de
Tonty Is not an easy man 10 handle"
"De TontyT
"Ay! the lieutenant Sleur de In Sale
loft iu charge at 81 IOtlig' an Italian