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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
THOR,S HAMMERCAST.

Thor and Odin were ancient deities
believed by their worshipers to pos
sess marvellous powers. The sign Of
Thor's hammer among the heather
Teutons was analogous to that Of the
cross among Christians. Traces OF
this ancient mythology have come
down to the present time.
Here is little historical lyric, writ
ten by Felix Dabu, and printed in a
book used in German schools:
Thor stood at the midnight end OF
the world and threw his heavy battle
axe. so far as my hammer goes whiz-
zing through the air shall the land and
the sea be mine And the hammer
few from his hand flew over the whole
earth; it fell at the furthest edge Of
the south 80 that all should bocomo
his own. Since then tits the joyous
German right with the hammer to win
land. We are of the race Of the Ham
mer God and mean to inherit his
world empire"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
FORGIVENESS.

Forgiveness Is the test Of love.
At no other point is the contrast more
sharply drawn between the precepts
of Christ and the teachings Of the
philosophers Of the non-Christian
world than on the subject of forgive
ness. While the latter commended
themselves with rules and formulate
Christ cleansed the heart of that from
which evil grows.
Forgiveness is so important a part
Of Gods scheme, so essential to
Christ's code of morals. that in the
model prayer which Jesus gave for
the instruction of his followers, He
made our willingness to forgive
the measures of our claim to for
giveness "Forgive us our trespass-
es as we forgive those who trespass
against u.s."
The doctrine of forgiveness was
not urged for the benefit Of the for
SlFcH IL ID ASSSoSoAy w
the happiness Of the injured party as
we'll. There is no heavier burden
than load of revenge; it will break
any man down who attempts to carry
it. It is only once-or occasionally
at most, that one has a chance to re-
taliate upon an enemy, but the spirit
of retaliation does the one who cher
ishes it continuing injury. It is a
corrodlng influence, and destructive
of the better nature ..-.
It is for the benefit Of the victim
of the injury as we'll as for the pun
ishment of the wrongdoer that God
reserves to Himself the exclusive
right to visit retribution.
From "The Fruits of the Tree"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
A WORLDS VANISHING MEAT SUP.
..e. PLY.
New York WORLDLY

The new Food Administration, by a
startling summary Of the decrease OF
meat animals, points its statement
that this is q problem that America
must meet, not only during the war
but after it has ended" The nations
at war, friend and foe, and the neu-
trails cannot.
Since the war began, cattle in the
United States have increased by $780,
900. But that growth Of II per cent
was Offset by a decrease elsewhere OF
35,170,OO0, leaving deficit of 2S,OSO,-
900, with millions of soldiers and wo-
men doing hard work demanding beef
as never before. .-'
Sheep decreased even here by 6 per
cent, or 5000 900; in the world by 81
500 900. Hogs have increased here by
9 per cent, or 6,275,000, but the world
supply has shrunk by 32,425,000. And
pork is invaluable in fighting off tu-
berculosis.
The situation will grow worse as
Europe is denuded of fodder and drain
ed of the labor and the soil restora-
tives that farming demands. The ar
mics are using wool and leather in
soldiers clothing and shoes at an un-
exampled rate, leaving civilians to
lack.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

It failed to move. Had Rennenkamp
performed its duty, the Germans
would have been defeated in the bat
tie of Tannenberg, and no wooden idol
would have been erected in honor OF
Hindenburg for the people to drive
nails into.
Grand Duke Nicholas finally drove
Rennenkamp and other German agents
out of the army, but by that time the
German government had honeycombed
the munition and transportation in
dustries with corruption and treason,
so that the Russian armies ran out Of
artillery ammunition at the point Of
their farthest advance into Hungary
and Galicia. The great retirement fol-
lowed.
The last assault of Germany's agents
is directed against the understanding
Of the common soldier, bewildered by
his new liberty Of action. Apparent
ly the most dangerous stage of dis
organization in the army has been
passed. Corruption, treason and in
competency have been eliminated at
the top, and discipline seems to be
discounting the agitation at the bot
tom. Russia, strengthened by a new
output of munitions, may become the
decisive factor in the war after all,
unless, to be sure. the army is reoor-
ganized only to be rendered useless
by civil war behind the lines, such as
is suggested by the latest alarming
reports from Petrograd.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
INTRIGUE AN OLD WEAPON.
(Des Moines RegiSter.)


The people of the United States, wit
Messing for several months the effect
of propaganda conducted by German
agents in Russia, and the resulting de-
moralization of the Russian army, have
been tempted at times to wish that
the revolution might have been delay
ed, feeling that at least the armies of
Russia were more effective under the
car than they have been under the
new government. ~
Yet here is statement by Col. Mich
olas G. Drounikoff, the Russian NUM-
ton inspector who has lately been in
the United States, which indicates that
the evil effect Of German intrigue up
on Russian military efficiency is moth
ing new:
But worst Of all was the constant
presence OF treachery. Many time
I have cursed and wrung my hands
when for no good military reasons
we were ordered to retreat from some
particularly strong position. The Ger
man officers in the Russian army were
serving we'll their master, the kaiser,
within the Russian lines"
Under. the old regime, Germany's
agents worked higher up than they do
at present That is the only differ
ence. Nor can it be said that they
were less effective under the car. One
Of the causes of the revolution was
the belief that the car and his asso-
ciates intended to conclude separate
peace, selling out to Germany. Every
great defeat suffered by Russia was
-due 70 the treason or corruption of
high army officers or government Of
hcials of the old regime.
IArfy in the war, 1t will be remem-
bered, Russian armies swept through
East Prussia and Galicia, until they
had established formidable line ex-
tending in German territory almost to
the, vistula river They we're then
crushed by Hindenburg in the battle
Of rannenberg-a victory much over
rated by German historians of the war
but nevertheless important.
It was not alone the mastery STRAIT
egy Of Hindenburg and his assistant
Ludeldorff that caused the Russians
to be cut up in the battle among the
Masurian lakes An isolated Russian
army marched straight ahead, with
the enemy in front, but Hindenburg
alss utilized the strategic railways Of
East Prussia to concentrate force
upon the extreme right wing Of the
Russian army Hit in front and flank,
It collapsed and surrendered.
Fifteen miles northeast of the right
flank of the Russian army was anoth-
or great Russian force, under General
Rennenknmp-a Teuto- Russian gener-
al. This army was supposed to fall
upon the rear of the German army
whish turned the Russian right flank.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

l wish to announce to the public
that after the first of June our com
pound vapor baths at our bath parlors
near the library. will be ono dollar
straight: a spray bath without mas
sage, fifty cents; q facial towel treat
ment, fifty cents, a. usual; and q
shampoo in connection with vapo'
bath will be one dollar and twenty-five
cents.
also have q fine line Of toilet arti.
cles, creams, face powders. depilator.
les, hair preparations and other arti
cles which I will be glad to show yor
il you will kindly call and investigate
Ida M. ELDER,
2Owkstf 800 Franklin st. Manchester
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

FARMERS.-I will continue to be in
the junk business at the old stand.
Will pay full market prices at all
times. Also buy hides.-B. l. Epstein,
Manchester, Iowa. ,': tt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

OREGON g. CALIFORNIA RAILROAD
COMPANY GRANT LANDS. Legal
fight over land at last ended. Title
revested in United States. Land, by
act of congress, ordered to be opened
under homestead laws for settlement
and sale. Two million three hundred
thousand acres. Containing some OF
the best timber and agricultural lands
left in the United States. Large copy
righted map showing land by town.
ships and sections, laws covering
same and description of SOIL climate,
rainfall, elevations, temperature etc.
Postpaid One dolar.-Grants Lands
Locating Company, Portland, Ore
con. S0-Aug.A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
Dss Moines Drug Can't Sell LiuuoI

Dss Moines Drug Can't Sell Liquor.
Des Moines.-JudEs Hubert Utter.
back has issued temporary injunc.
ton restraining tho Des Moines Drug
company from selling the $4,000
worth Of liquor at present In its ware
house, recently seized In raid con.
Quoted by the sherin's Office and w.
C. Barber Of the anti-saloon league.
The Injunction also restraints the
company from buying other liquor to
sell. Deputy sheritfs in night and day
shifts are guarding tho liquor, which
is at the drug company's big ware
house.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
This state of affairs puts a double

This state of affairs puts double
duty upon Americans. The consumer
can eat less meat, often with physi-
cal benefit, always to the relief of his
purse. He can have his old shoes
patched. The farmer need have no
fear of loss for years to come If he
increases his livestock ventures. In
particular, much of the bumper corn
crop must be turned into pork as its
most transportable form. Corn, as
corn, does not travel much.
And while consumer and producer
turn to the task that confronts both,
the Food Administration need not lose
sight of the Spectator who preys upon
the worlds necessity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

LOST-On streets of Manchester, a
silk. sewing bag, containing Red
Cross knitting needles and pair of
glasses. Finder please return to Mrs.
J. J. Pentony, Manchester, and receive
reward. 33-tf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
Power.

That he can produce one horsepower
for each pound his engine weighs Is
the claim Of a French inventor OF
motor depending upon the explosive
force of gunpowder for power.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

Be Strong! We are not here to play,
to dream, to drift.
We have hard work to do, and loads
to lift
Shun not the struggle, face it. IT'S
Gods gift.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

FOR SALE-Two carloads of choice
lumber just arrived. Will sell at
bargain prices while it lasts.-GeO. IL.
Barr. 24tf
FOR RENT-Six room modern cot
tage 205 So. Brewer. Inquire Of
Mrs. E. A. Russell, 315 Delaware st.
35w2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

FOR SALE-A registered Poland
China stock hog, March 1916 farrow.
Frank Cole, Earlville, Iowa. --S0tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING

Classified Advertisements in THE
DEMOCRAT are sure to bring quick
results. If you have an article to sell,
advertise it in the Classified Column.
If you are in the market for some
thing, make your wants known by
stating them in this column.
RATE-10 cents per line for first
insertion, and cents per line for each
consecutive insertion. No "Classified"
cents
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29
WILSON REJECTS
PEACE PROPOSAL
MADE BY POPE
Declares U. S. Must Fight Until
Treaty Will Mean More Than
"Scrap Of Paper"
WON'T TAKE kAISER'S WORD

President Says, 1--WE Must Await New
Evidence of the Purposes Of Cen.
trail Empires"-opposed to Eco
nomic War and Annexa-
tlons-Wants Restitu.
tIon for Belgium.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

FOR RENT-Nine room house or
Prospect St.-Inquire Of Mrs. c. H
Taylor. 33w;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-29

FOR RENT.-A six room house near
the greenhouse. Inquire of C. l..
Adams, Manchester, Iowa. 33-tf.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Clarence Holmes, Jr, arrived to
spend a few days with his parents,
and is being congratulated on all
sides by friends and well-wishers for
his success in his determination to
complete his scholastic course insur-
ing him the degree Bachelor of Sci
ence, which was meritoriously won at
the last session of Howard Univer-
sity. Our ambitious and persevering
young friend was graciously enter
tanned by Mrs. E. T. McClain and his
mother at an informal dancing party
last evening where old acquaintances
and chums refreshed themselves on
beautiful "reminiscences of school days
A bright example is set by Master
Holmes for our other young men who
are now in the studious role, and we
hope they will pattern after him. Con-
gratulations from the Statesman.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
AGENT GOES ON
VACATION.

Mr.. C. A. Tarbell, the energetic and
popular advertising agent of the May
Clothing Co., leaves the city today on
well-earned vacation. He will be
accompanied by Mrs. Tarbell, and in
tends to make the trip to Chicago in
his Pierce-Arrow car in three days.
This ever-ready-to-pleasea advertiser of
the firm has gained quite popularity
with the large number of patrons, who
declare that the unique advertise
ments of the May Co. create an at
tractiveness that is absolutely mag
netic, and to read a May ad" is a
guarantee of purchase. The Colorado
Statesman in certifying this public
opinion joins in wishing the gentleman
complete rest from his arduous duties,
hoping to see him on his return with
ability to tackle more vigorously his
pleasurable task
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
MAJOR r. r. WRIGHT AT
SHORTER CHURCH.

Major r. r. Wright of the Georgia
State Industrial College gave us quite
an intellectual treat in his address
on Negro Migration" last Thursday
evening at Shorter A. M. E. Church.
Scholarly and exhibiting storehouse
of experience among the races of hui
manity, Major Wright impressed his
audience with the necessity of self
help, self-protection and race-building
in and by ourselves.
A fairly large audience greeted the
speaker, and the best wishes were
offered and support given in planning
the home for neglected and homeless
Negro children. Major Wright is &C
credited one of the leaders of our race
that means what he says and says
what he means, and is earnest in his
activities for the betterment of condi-
tions thereby improving his race
which will result in our universal ac-
ceptance and recognition.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
J. VANCE LEWIS AT CENTRAL
BAPTIST WEDNESDAY LAST
lRv a correspondent.l

This famous attorney y-at-law drom
the state of Texas who, it was an
nounced, would talk to us on The
Cause of Negro Exodus From the
South" gave a display of his oratori-
cal powers for nearly two hours last
Wednesday evening, and was so filled
with his wonderful achievements from
his youth to the present, also the
great accomplishments in his profes-
sional sphere. that he expressed him
self happy, happier, happiest for be-
ing in Denver. poured stream OF
polysyllabic words and phrases in our
ears In showing himself master of the
English language, interspersing his
speech with jokes and quotations from
the Unfortunate occurrences in the
Southland, emphatically asserted that
he was not a lawyer for TEN-CENT
CASES ON MINOR ISSUES, but a
Supreme Court champion, would be
admitted to the Colorado Bar within
a few days, and finally concluded by
telling his audience he would address
them TWO MONTHS HENCE. when
he returns for permanent residence on
the topic he should have spoken.
If this is the same gentleman that
/ heard at the Auditorium who was
not on the regular program, but was
permitted to say "a few words" and
who took the opportunity to say "a
few words and some more" (using a
phraseology) his usefulness and. help
to his race would certainly be to
greater advantage in the places where
we need such strong men, brave, fear
less characters, who can meet the foe
single-handed, being garrisoned with
the equipments of intellectual expert
ence which makes DISCRETION THE
BETTER PART OF VALOR. l regret
| cannot say anything on the subject
the worthy attorney proposed to speak
about, as he gave us "a feint" and
postponed it; but can only say he is
a great champion and advocate of race
rights and privileges, and should GER
tainly be the Moses of our people in
the "Egypth of the South" where
leaders are needed and badly wanted.
than to come to the Canaan of the
West just now for calm repose and
enjoyment in the promised land"
hope to have the opportunity of hear
ing Mr.. Vance Lewis on this topic
when he returns, as there may be
many facts to learn on both sides of
the fence.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Morgan Jackson's noted orchestra dis
coursing such airs as compelled fanci-
full artists TO give way to terpsichor-
can indulgence. A large gathering
gave the Masons another proof of
the public's belief in the integrity OF
their order and the ability to foster
humanity by raising the fallen and
cheering the faint" The Grand Lodge
in turn ever ready to help and defend,
contributed $50 to the DEFENSE
FUND OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCI-
ALTON FOR THE ADVANCEMENT
OF COLORED PEOPLE, showing the
true spirit and doctrine of the frater-
nifty. This should be very helpful to-
wards the Massingale's case
A whoop, A holler! for our Masonic
Grand Lodge who are not TAKERS
BUT DOERS. LONG LIFE TO THE
FRATERNITY.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Thomas II. Patton, grand master,
Colorado Springs, Colo: l.. Il. Hernal,
district grand master, Salt Lake City;
S. N. Nelson, senior grand master,
Pueblo; George A. Derry, junior grand
warden, Denver; J. Lee Williams,
grand treasurer Pueblo; William
Sprague, grand secretary, Denver; o.
Lawson, grand trustee. Denver.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
GRAND LODGE OF MASONS
HOLD SESSION AUG. 1915.

The Masonic Grand Lodge of the
Jurisdiction of Colorado met in session
here last Monday and continued to
Wednesday.
There was quite a representative
gathering of Grand officers and broth
ers, and the important business trans
acted coupled with that expeditions
ness common to Masons who are
versed in the order reflected the high
est credit on the organization. Visit
ing brothers and delegates were es-
'corted to Shorter Chapel last Sunday
for memorial service by the members
of Rocky Mountain No. 1 and Centen-
NAL No. lodges of Denver. A num-
ber of entertainments was provided
for the visitors who appreciated the
hospitality of their host. The session
closed with a novel entertainment at
the East Turner hall, featuring the
drill team of the Grand Lodge, with
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
SUMMONS IN DIVORCE.
STATE OF COLORADO,

Il Of SOl~OfkADO,
City and County of Denver. SIS.
In the County Court
Effie McArdle, Plaintiff,
Thomas McArdle, Defendant.
The People of the State of Colorado, to
the Defendant above named, Greet
ing:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the
County Court of the City and County
of Denver, state of Colorado, and an
swer the complaint therein within
thirty days after the service hereof il
you are served within this state, or
within sixty days after the service
hereof if served personally out.
served by publication, within fifty
five days from the date of the last
publication. or trial will be had the
same as though you We're present.
This is an action brought to obtain
a decree of divorce on the ground OF
desertion for more than one year last
past, and such other and further re-
lief as may seem to the Court just
and equitable from the complaint. a
copy of which is hereunto attached,
and the evidence adduced upon the
trial.
Witness. Thomas L. Bonfils, Clerk
of the County Court, in and for the
said City and County of Denver. at
July, A. d. 1917. and the seal of said
Court hereunto affixed.
THOMAS L. BONFILS,
(SeaD Clerk of the County Court.
By IDA L. KEMP,
Deputy.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
COLORADO coLoREo BATTALION

Everything is moving on nicely
and points to the success of this vol
unteer organization, and | am proud of
Them is the expression of military
leader who being pleased at the pro-
gress of our boys in khaki, their gen
eral department, disciplinary improve
ment and exceptional sanitary meas
ures in their encampment at Rifle
Range, Golden, made the above re-
mark with emphasis. And our civilian
population is not slow in taking up
the reins and giving some recognition
to the undaunted courage of our true
blue soldiers as well as to lay plans
for their recreation in their spare mo-
ments, for Messrs. George Morrison,
Watkins and Barnett led the way in
big moonlight excursion last Monday
evening from Denver, taking with
them a fairly large crowd and netting
a neat little sum which goes to the
company fund board to provide
healthy recreation for our soldiers.
This proves our people are thinking,
and small as this beginning may ap-
pear, yet it goes to show that our
young men, professional and other
wise, are beginning to see into the
wisdom of originating and producing.
With the request that we become spe-
cially interested in this battalion by
visiting the boys in camp, our femi-
nine citizens making bandages, knick-
knacks, etc, there is way in which
everyone can contribute to their hap
piness while they are with and among
us, as how soon they may be sent
away. we know not, and therefore we
can delight in helping to make their
camp life pleasant. MORE MEN ARE
WANTED!!, Let us get this bat
TALON to its maximum strength, and
have the name of Colorado Colored
Citizenry inscribed in the pages of the
archives of the nation as supporter
of right, an opposer of might, with
men that will fight whether by day or
by night. Below is an information for
the benefit of the public. coming Off
cially from the military headquarters;
Rifle Range, Golden, Colo.
Aug. 14th, 1917.
"A" Co., First Sep. Bat Inf. this
morning formed a Company Fund
Board and elected officers for the
management of same. Captain Fall
ings was appointed treasurer OF the
fund and the men by popular vote
elected the following:
President, Sergt Alvin Wright.
Vice President, Corp. Lloyd Robin
son.
Secretary, Corp Fred A. Kinney.
Each member of the company shall
have voice in the expenditure of the
fund by vote.
The receipts for the benefit enter
tainment donated by Prof. Morrison |
and Messrs Watkins and Barnett
were as follows:
Total ticket receipts ........... $l6.1o
Total punch receipts ........... $50
Disbursements:
of orchestra and
printing of hand bills and
tickets '.''-9 o'oo
Total company fund to date. $500
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Welcome, Thrice welcomed. The
Colorado Statesman extends hearty
welcome to our visitors of the Ma
sonic Grand Lodge and American
Woodmen conventions; also the usual
summer visitors, hoping they have
tasted delightfully."- of the Rocky Noun
tain region, and their stay among us
will be inscribed in their book OF mem
ory as very pleasant event in their
existence. Our office, Room 20, 1924
Curtis street, Western Newspaper
Union building, is open to your 'visit
and inspection, and we trust that you
will be the happier for your so1ourn
of a few days among us. Again we
welcome you to the Queen City OF the