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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21

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agine some one like that. We believe
or try to believe or say that we be
lieve. but always /.
And a woman may divide not love
only love Of love itself?"
II shall love your future and shall
watch it always" she replied. color
ing. You will be great man, an
there will be great place for you"
"And what them
do not ask what then. You ask II
men never change. Alas, they do. all
too frequently! Do not deny the i'm
perious way Of nature. Only remen
Der me as long as you can, Meriwethel
Lewis"
She spoke softly, and the color OF
her cheek. still rising. told of her sell
reproof.
"As long as CAM" ,..
"Yes. Let your own mind run Oh
the ambitions Of proud man. strong
man. Ambition. power. plaee-these
things will be yours in the coming
years. They belong to any man OF
ability such as yours. and covet them
for you. shall pray always for your
success. But success makes men for.
get"
"You have lightened my burden fol-
me as much as may be-you have
made the trial as easy as any can
The rest is for me. At least l can sc
feeling that l have not wronged you In
any way"
Eyes. Meriwether Lewis" said she
quietly; 'there has not been one word
or act Of yours to cause you regret Or
me. You have put no secret on me
that must keep. That was like a
man. l trust you will find it easy to
forget me-"
81 said, madam, that am hard to
die. asked you not to wound me
overmuch. Do not talk to me Of hopes
or sympathy. do not ask will not
have it! Only this remains to com
fort me: If had laid on my soul the
memory Of one secret that had dared
to place on yours. ah, then how
Wretched would life be for me forever
after! That thought. it seems to me.
could not endure"
CHARTER. III.
Mr.. Burr and Mr.. Merry.
|)HEODOSIA rose and stood look
ing at Meriwether Lewis, bel
own eyes wet with sudden
u moisture.
"Women worth loving are so few y
she said slowly. "Clean men are 81
few! How. a woman could have loved
you, Meriwether Lewis! How some
woman ought to love you! Yes, g
now" she concluded. "Yes, go!'
Mrs. Aston will wait with you herr
for a few moments" said Meriwethe'
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
Her Customary Weapon.

''Woman's sphere began Mrs. Gap
Johnson of Rumpus Ridge, who had
been reading and bordering. "Wom-
sans spear!" CALCULATED her husband
In astonishment. well, say; what's
the matter with using the ak, same as
you've always done?"-Kansas City
Star
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21

With Torch on His Nose.
OF all the luminous varieties Of fish
the torchf1sh is one of the most unique.
Upon it's nose and erect upon short
ASTON. 1t has n small organ which is
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

The city treasury was fattened up over nine hundred dollars this morning when one of the leading grocery firms in the city came through with their taxes. Since the publication of the delinquent tax list many of the out standing amounts have been paid. It Is stated that the city will take dis tress warrant proceedings in connec- tion with property on which the taxes remain unpaid. This action will be taken on Monday next.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Shortly after five o'clock this morn ing the north wind parted the ice about five hundred yards off. shore and milk ranch a mile to the westward. The rippling waters of the Bering sea pounded once more on the old caisson of the Lighterage c mpany. If this wind will continue for another twenty four hours it will move the Ice lar enough to give us an opening and allow some of the smaller schooners to hike down the coast.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Most of the business houses are putting on their summer war paint. The Board of Trade center seems to favor the dark-or olive green color and the stores of Lomen Bros aIe now m the hands of the painters The Board of Trade restaurant Is all dclied up from the kitchen sink 70 the cash segister and the encouragement of the tables sets the front dining room off to good effect.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Among the arrivals from the out side ht Solomon this morning are hundreds of ducks, geese and swan. Tom Shaughnessy is checking them up but states that it will be impossi- ble to make a correct count as they are crowding him. A few of the out side birds in their flight hit their heads against the telephone wires between here and Safety. Those who attended the post mortem say the birds are fat and delicious this year.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Murder most foul was committed by Phll Kessler on yesterday after noon and the strange thing about it is that Phil is quite proud of the fact and the community are more, than pleased.
 The dark deed was perpetrated at the milk ranch, where, to satisfy the craving of epicurian tastes-one of the cutest fattest little yearlings was kill ed and stripped of its hide. This beef weighed when dressed four hunderd an three pounds. It now hangs in the Independent Meat Market where it will not remain long as fresh killed young beef is not often seen in Nome and will be quickly bought up.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Deputy Marshal Joel Terrill will be among the arrivals in Nome on the first boat bringing with him H. Wag- ner the ex-soldier who is under ar- rest under a charge of grand larceny. Wagner was arrested in the streets in Seattle several months ago by Ter rell who had warrant for his ar rest-issued here before the leavng of the last boats.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

mention the position which he occu- pies but states that he is in the em- ploy of the United States government. Joe Warren will be remembered for his connection with the famous Midas case. He was the officer detailed from AL aska to clear up this mystery and has almost been in the employ of the government ever since.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Road Commss1 1oner II. A. Jones this morning where he has been over hauling the Nome river bridge. Dan states that the ice is still in Nome river but that much overflow is run ming. The channel was opened up by blasting and the water is cutting in good sahpe.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

As gardener Lee McCloy is an un- qualified success. Two weeks ago he plowed, narrowed and planted with wonderful success. This morning in talking about his patch Lee remark ed It's just wonderful how things grow in Nome. You know I've had two fine crops of weeds in the same number of weeks, with prospect of an- growing the wrong way-towards the bedrocwk; however, time will tell-I1l give them lots of it."
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

the submarine and some are from Center creek. Other little dabs find their way to the melting pot from va rious sections of the country. Con- siderable dust will be handled from the Dime creek section this summer but the metal will mol be here until the end of June.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

O. D. Cochran is the Santa Claus of the automobile world and all of the little children in the city now are in the watch for the Dodge car in which they enjoy many sight-see- Ing rides. Judge Hobbes car is also out for the summer and with Frank Lilly at the wheel ventures as far outside of tie city limits as the trail will allow.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

To the Bangor creek dredge goes the honors of being the first dredge of the season to turn over. The big machine has been chewing up the
 gravel since the 21st Inst. This boat IS digging in ground close to fifty feet deep; everything is thawed ahead of the boat and the gold saver is hand ling close to her capacity of two thousand yards day. J. J. Keenon is in charge. |.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Writing from Los Angeles, Joe Warren, for many years extradition officer for Alaska with headquarters in Seattle, states that he now holds the best position he ever had In his life. Joe does not think 1t advisable to
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Mail Carrier Eric Johnson arrived
 in the city at noon today with a very light mail-from up river points. 0here IS but one mail more to arrive dogs will receive a well deserved rest. Harry Bloomfield arrived with the mail from Solomon where he has been for the past two days. He reports the Solomon river wide open and that Tom Shaughnessy is busy with native help keeping the railroad bridge clear of ice.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Alice M. mail launch, Koyukuk 8 a. m. Sushanna by Nenana during fhe night
 Minneapolis down Nenana B. m. Panama with one barge down Cinema 1 a. m.
 Kelly at Tolovana.
 Martha Glow with one barge at Ne- nana
 Reliance at mouth of Panama await ing for Yukon to clear.
 Ice running thick in Yukon this morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24
NEWS NOTES

Phone advices from the Nome river valley this afternoon state that the river is high but the ice is still hold ing. Nels Peterson of the Nugget roadhouse arrived at the U. s. this morning on his way north. Iron creek reports much water on the Pilgrim river and in the creek but the ice still. sticks.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Miss Faye Ashcoft is confined to her home for a few days having under gone a slight operation for tonsilitis under the hands of Dr. Neuman yes- terday. This popular young lady is now condemned to the most awful punishment possible to inflict on the gentle sex-she is not allowed to talk for two days.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24
YUKON MARINE NEWS.

Washburn and barge down Eagle, 10:S0 p. m. 23d.
 Schwatka and barge down Eagle, :30 a. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Ed l.. Holt with his self starting smile, is full of speedometers, car buretters and magneto's. In fact for the past three weeks he talks of De Resta, Barney Oldfield and all of the speed kings in the automobile world. Why? We'll, you must have heard that Ed is getting in car of the very lat est model put out by Henry Ford of Peace and Sea Jltney fame. It is the and now that we have an extra hospi- tai in the city we are willing that Ed Holt may become a member of the Nome Automobile Club. Foot! Foot!
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Along with the ducks and the geese come other signs of spring more al- turing in the shape of the shining yellow metal recovered from the win ter dumps. The local banks have started in to use their gold scales once more and have handled several clean ups already. Some of these come from
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Billy Marx, the reindeer king of the Teller country write to Carl Lomen telling him of the wonders of spring time in the reindeer business. Ideal weather marked the fawning season. which Is now almost through and Billy says that are so many of the little strangers one would think that a flock of jack rabbits had gotten in among the deer. Constant vigilance is exer- cised to keep the cringing cunning lynx out of the herds as this wild cat-of- the-sno can cleanup more baby deer in an hour than a three day blizzard can account for
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24
Classified Ads.
All Classified Ads Must bs Paid fes
 in Advance.
LOST.

LOST-Two hound dogs twelve months
 old. long tailed, description as fol lows: CD Black, with white stripe on face. CD Brown, weight about sixty pounds. Return to Fred Aver, owner.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-24

Wednesday next is Decoration day and is legal holiday. The banks and the government offices will all be closed and there is much talk among the business houses of clos ing at noon hour. Why not close here in Nome as they do in the larg- est cities in the states? We have no great exciting rush of business at this time of the year! Somebody start the ball rolling and enjoy @ few hours of Gods golden sunshine in the open instead of being cooped up with a bunch of onions or hardware all day. A time is coming when we canot afford to spare the few hours we can avail ourselves of at this dull season. And then there's so much work we can do when we want to!
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
"The Challenge" Good Production Of Reclamation SerUioe

In "The Challenge" which was pre- scented last night at the Palace and which will be repeated tonight, a pie ture has been produced which has many merits to commend itself to the picture loving public. In the first place the setting for the eXteriors is superb, the characters are all well chosen. and the plot is a good one.
 Quarrer rising young engineer is falsely sent to prison by an enemy he has made through exposing him cheat ing a card game. He is pardoned to take charge of the reclamation work of a large tract of land in the west Here The meets his old enemy who has gained control of tract of land, over which the canals being constructed must pass. Lester. Quarters enemy, who has been appointed guardian of the young girl owner of the land. sells his wards interests for his own benefit.
 This leads to many misunderstanding and dramatic moments, but finally square dealing lead to love and the rightful owner of the land agrees not only to help Quarrier put through his scheme but also to become his wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
Russian Story
 Presented Tonight at Dream Theatre.

Tonight at the Dream theatre, Theo- dore Roberts and Anita King will ap- pear in Anton, the Terrible" and the program will be completed by the fifth episode of "A Lass of the Lumber iand."
 With the production of Anton. the Terrible" the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company presents for the first time on the screen as co-stars the eel ebrated artists. Theodore Roberts and Anita King.
 MT Roberts. by reason of a series of remarkable characterizations in Lasky productions extending over a period of two years. has endeared himself to photoplay fans throughout the world.
 The charm and beauty of Miss Anita
 King have placed her also in fore most position among film favorites Anton, the Terrible" is a story laid in Russia at the present time. being a mixture of political intrigue. love and a peoples fight for freedom. In addition to Mir Roberts and Miss
 King the cast includes Blythe Chap man. Harrison Ford. Hugh R. Koch and Horace B. Carpenter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
Committee Asks For More Money For Tobacco For the Soldiers
 in France
ALL APPROVE THE PLAN
War and Navy Officials, Officers and Enlisted Men 0. K. the
 Movement

The Empire has been requested by Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund Committed" of New York City, to resume the campaign for subscriptions to the Light Pipe fund This fund has grown to some thing like $75.000. 1t has the en- dorsement of the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the sNavy Letters received from soldiers have commended the movement, and con vey the information that tobacco is among the things most sorely missed by the boys in the trenches Among the heaviest contributors to the fund have been soldiers and sailors in home camps and home ports, who can fully understand the craving for tobacco of those who are doing strenuous service at the front
 Two Classes of Givers
 The committee having this move ment in charge is accepting two classes of contributions. In addition to money sent for the purchase of 25-cent packages, they are soliciting the cooperation of those who will pledge themselves to adopt sol dier" for the purpose of keeping him supplied in tobacco The arrange ments made with the manufactur CTS and the government transport service make it possible to keep one soldier supplied in tobacco for $l month. Those desiring to adopt soldier may do so for the period of the war or for a stipulated mum Der of months.
 Sample Packages at Empire office
 The Empire has sample packages of tobacco that are provided for 9 25-cent contribution on display al it's publication office. Contributors are requested to satisfy themselves by an inspection of them that the movement is genuine The packags were received directly from the manu lecturers, packed as they are pu; uT for transmission to France.
 Seward Raises Over $to0
 The Seward Gateway is raising . fund for the pipes in France. and al last accounts about $l00 had been contributed.
 Empire Fund s53o.o5
 The Empire has thus far sent
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07

$52955 to the committee. It has 50 cents on hand to be put with the November contributions. The amount contributed pays for 1.110 packages of tobacco enough to supply 2,110 soldiers with tobacco for week. The total contributions through this fund will supply 65,000 men with tobacco for year or 7S0,000 for a month.
 Send in Coupons
 In another place in this paper are coupons that may be used by contri- butors to the fund-either for the purpose of making definite remit tance or for joining the men and women who are agreeing to keep one soldier or more supplied with to- bacco during the war or for q speci- fled period.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
 THEA TIRE ATTRA IONS General News of Local Theatres, Screen Stars and Features


cry obtainable within short distances from the studio can only be secured in this part of the country.
 The gigantic red-woods together with the mountain forest scenes and the immense rolling plains of the West display some of the most wonderful na t. ural settings ever caught by the cam era and offer a striking background for the romantic story with its charming situations of particular heart appeal. The picture will make it's initial per formance at the Coliseum theatre on Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
REBEKAHS HAVE
 CENTER OF BOARDS
 IN JUNEAU TODAY

The Goodie sale of the Rebek- ahs, next door to the Sanitary Gro. 'cery, is being well attended this afternoon, and tonight the order will give a card party and enter tainment at Odd Fellows Hall. small admission charge will be made at the latter. The proceeds both of the sale and the card party will be applied to the purchase Of Liberty Bonds for which the organization subscri ibed.
 The card party and entertain ment will begin at 8 o'clock this evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
ADVISES STUDENTS WHO MUST GAMBLE
 TO BET ON COUNTRY

BOULDER, Colo. Nov. 6.-"If you are going to gamble, bet on your country and not on football games.
 This was the advice given to stu dents at chapel exercises at the Uni versity of Colorado by Acting Presi. dent Dr. George Norlin following the defeat of the Colorado team by he Denver University.
 Buy a Liberty Bond if you have money to spare and do not throw away your dollars in practice which is bad for your team and the great game of football" Dr. Norlin continued. "In these days of sacri- flee and self-denial it is poor time for college men to be stalking their dollars on the outcome of football game. There are too many good uses for our money these days"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
TWO MINOR LEAGUES LIKELY TO COMBINE FOR 1918 SCHEDULE

Reports from the conference of the Three-I and Central League club packers indicate that an amalgama- tion of the two circuits for next year is likely. The club packers of the Three-I indicated desire to reor- ganiZe their league for next year. The Central League reports were that not over four clubs could be assured for a Central circuit It fi- nally was agreed to postpone action until the meeting of the minor leagues in Louisville in November, when it is hoped that there will be general realignment of territory. The disposition is to have Class B ball in the Middle West territory, probably by a combination of Three-I and Central cities, with Al Tearney the likely president of the new league.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
Mary Jane's Pa Goes O2l Screen.

All of the atmosphere. humor and philosophy that nade Mary James Pa" such Q delightful little comedy drama presented on the stage by Henry F. Dixey have been retained in the screen version, soon to be seen here.
 The play scdtillates with bits of humorous and philosophical dialogue, md the Vitagraph Company, by means of skillfuly arranged titles and sub titles. has saved them all fer the pho toplay audience. For instance. just at the start of the picture. Mary Jane is shown in a tree munching cookies in- stead of studying her lessons. Her father. who has beef a wanderer since she was an infant. comes on her Neith- CT is aware of the others identity.
 She loses her balance and topples to the ground. Hiram, the tramp, catching her she falls. He says:
 "One might shake many family tree and not dislodge so fair a blos- son."
 You look like tramp. but you talk "I guess your head soaked up more education than your feet"
 Mary Jane and Minnie get into a quarrel over who should dress Minnie's kitten in doll clothes.
 It's my cat" says Minnie.
 But it's my idea retorts Mary Jane
 Minnie chides Mary Jane about her more or less mythical father.
 "1 had a father-as good as yours,' replies Mary, but he's dead"
 q don't believe it." says Minnie Why ain't he in the cemetery like oth- decent foiks?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
BISHOP ROWE EXPECTED
 HERE ON HUMBOLDT

The Rt Rev. P T. Rowe, D. D.. for the last twenty-two years Bish- op of Alaska, is expected from Ket- chikan and Wrangell this evening. for a visit at Holy Trinity Cathed- ral. The Bishop has already offic- ially visited Juneau and Douglas this year, but is stopping again on his way westward. The Bishop will attend the congregational sociable at the church tomorrow evening. and will administer confirmation and preach at the Cathedral next Sun, day morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
Story Of Great NorthaOest Tonight ct the Coliseum.

Tonight at the Coliseum Edmund Breese will appear in that great story of the Northwest, "The Lure of Hearts desire" This story was written about the great Canadian section of the Amer ican continent and has long been con- sidered one of the great popular novels of the day The characteriza : tions are strong, while the plot of the story is extremely good and has lost nothing through being reproduced in the photo drama.
 In addition another episode of the Crimson Stain Mystery will be shown.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
MANY CATHOLICS WILL SIT DOWN
 TO MEATLESS MEAL

DENVER, Colo, Nov 6.-Denver ing for the Right Rev. John Henry Tihen, bishop elect of the Colorado Catholic diocese when he arrives here Nov 21 to take up his new du ties.
 Five hundred Catholics will sit down to a wheatless and meatless banquet in honor of the prelate Knights of Columbus leaders in charge of the affair say. The ban quet menu will be strictly in line with the policy of the food admin istration at Washington as outlined by Herbert c. Hoover, food admins tratOr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
PRICES FOR FEED
 CAUSE RANCHERS TO
 SHIP MANY CATTLE

HELENA. Mont, Nov Ship ments of cattle from this state to eastern markets so far this season have been double those of the same period last year, according to D.. w. Raymond, secretary of the state board of stock commissioners.
 High prices of hay and the fear of another hard winter are ascribed by MT. Raymond as the cause for the large shipments. Shipments to Chicago this year. yere 1902, com pared with 49S a year ago and there were 3S1 shipments to Omaha, compared with 241 last year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
HOCKEY ELIMINATED FROM SCHEDULE OF
 HARVARD THIS YEAR

Varsity and freshman hockey or ganizations will probably be elimin- ated from the Harvard Athletic schedule this year. Not even an in formal team will be organized, as had been done in football.
 "The undergraduate body is too much occupied with war" is the req son given for abolishing the sport. Not a single hockey letter man re- mains at Harvard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
RANTANAN AND HAkkI
 BURIED TOGETHER TODAY

A double funeral service was held this afternoon over the remains of Fred Hakki and Axel Rantanen. both natives of Finland who died during the week. Rantanen was killed at the Perseverance mine. while Hakki died at the hospital from burns re ceived in a Russian bath house Both men were old timers in this section and were we'll known.