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Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
EXCURSION AT Low COST

The cheap excursions now adver-
tised by the railroads bring back the
memory of days when hardly a Satur-
day went by in the summer season
that did not see an excursion out of
Manchester Frequently whole train
was made up here for Dubuque, haul
ing four to five hundred people at a
dollar for the round trip. All roads
out Of Dubuque are running excur-
sions to Chicago every two or three
weeks now. For next Sunday the roads
are making the remarkable low rate
Of $4.15 for the round trip, leaving
Dubuque at 1880 A. M. and on the re-
turn leaves Chicago at 1000 P. M.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
Fighting in Morocco wanes.

Madrid, Aug. 31.-Spanish aviators
operating against the Moors are con-
ducting extensive explorations of the
plains and mountains in northeastern
Morocco, says an official statement.
Hostilities between the Spanish and
Moors appear to be halted, as the
statement declared nothing new had
occurred.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
Fortunate Birth season.

Persons born between August q
and September %, when the sun is in
Virgo, have cool, calm, orderly bear.
ing; self-possessed and dependable,
excel in everything they undertake
business, play, study, competition or
effort of any kind; have remarkable
memories. Make best teachers and
lecturers. Somewhat inclined to self.
fshness and seIf-gratification, but a.
friends they are devoted.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
rr.n.mu.es M.tsis.

DR.. Charles Benson Davis Of New
York city claims in paper which he
has prepared and submitted to Engi-
neering Foundation, that he can make
and has made some Of the chemical
elements, such as gold silver. platinum
and copper, by trsnsmutation of a COM
mon element, the Scientific American
says. He has shown samples Of the
metals he claims to hive made to
members Of the Engineering Founda-
ton, and has requested that body to
Investigate his claims and his methods
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
Veteran Kills Self in Hotel

Portland, Ore, Aug. 31.-William F.
Bent, fifty-eight, president of the Port.
land branch of the Disabled Veterans
association, and special city patrol
man, shot and killed himself In the
lobby of downtown hotel. He suf.
fered from shell shock and many
wounds received during war service
with the Canadian army.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
LONESOAIEi

Join our social club and correspond
with either sex in any part OF the
world. Send stamped envelope and re-
ceiye our plans and literature.
NATIONAL SOCIAL CLUB,
ROOM 12 v IA CORNELL BLDG.
33-3wk-pd. WiChiAA' nfA1>.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
TRUE,S ANNUAL GRAPE SALE

On wednesday, September 7th, ls2l'
/ win offer my entire crop OF Worden'
Concord, and some Moore's Eariy
grapes for sale on the vines at &C
per pound, customers to furnish bask-
cts. Sale will continue until all are
disposed of. The crop is as large and
the quality fully as good as in form
er years. ~ @Y
Remember, picking will not begin
earlier than o'clock A. M. SO that
all customers may have an equal
chance.
C. H. TRUE.
35-l 2h mile N. w. Edgewood.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
Wonderful pasoda.

The great Shwy-Dagon, in Rangoon,
whose fame in the world Of Buddhism
is great, has a gold-sheathed dome
which cost 100000 to giid. 1t Is Wis
ible for miles. a tribute to the re-
ligious zeal Of q former king.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
FOR SALE

New high grade Typewriter with
latest improvements Can take your
old machine in trade. c. g. YORAN,
ae-tf 1st Natl Bank Bldg.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
Overtime.

"Wly must always 60 TO bed at 4
certain timer complained little
Brooklyn boy, Il don't belong to any
union. "-BestOn Transcript.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
FOR SALE

Home grown gladiolas, all colors'
for sale at very reasonable prices. In
ouire OF MRS H. c. HERMANN, n. r.
D.. No. S, or Houlahan & McNabbs on
Friday and Saturday. zS-i.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
For Sale, Wanted, Etc
LOST

Gold trimmed spectacles in case
somewhere between the Martin Ryan
farm northwest OF Ryan and Manches-
ter. Reward offered.
34-tf MRS. J. ]. PENTONY.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
Reaisterino ! Kick.

Some impractical ass who has prob
ably never ridden in a crowded trolley
car has patented device for soften
ing the box toes OF shoes.-Louisville
COurier-JOurnaT.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31

Girl "Misss when Under Ten.
In England Miss" was formerly ap-
piled only to females under ten years
of age.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Cook Stove, Heating Stove, furniture
and canned goods. Inquire OF
J. A. MORSE,
4o1 S. Brewer St., Manchester.
35-2-pd.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31

Jud Tunhins says he lent man an
umbrella ten years ago and has been
borrowing umbrellas ever since. hoping
he'd run across II.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
Modern, up-to-date house for rent.
Inquire OF J.. W.. MILES, 20S East
Union Street oo-.i
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
FOR SALE

Seed rye, unusually fine quality,
at reasonable prices. Inquire OF
JOHN e. HERMANN,
aa-tf RID. Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31
MALLORY HATS

Wallace Reid, the famous Paramount
star wears Mallory Hats. Smart new crea-
tions for fall wear, in colors and beautiful
lines. Come in and see for yourself. Priced at
-------------------- and $500
Manchester Democrat., 1921-08-31

STETSON HATS &
The new stetsons are freshly alert, lend
ing that smart touch so appealing at this time
Of the year. Stetson' S will keep their color and
shape. Priced dat-----------$7 at $500, $500
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
MANIFESTATIONS
EXPERT kT SEA
U. S., Merchant Marine .Bessed
With Officers and Men
Quick to Learn.
CREWS ARE NOT iMU1IaG0s
Accidents to Ships Growing Fewer
Because Of Increased Experience
Make Good When Emsrgen.
cies Arise at Sea.

observation-disclosures may he the
chant marine, the American AJack Tar
has come back to his own. This Is
the verdict Of constant observers In
the shipping department Of the Uni
ted States consulate general ut Roiter-
dam, one Of the biggest ports for
American ships In Europe. to which
come monthly thousands Of American
merchantmen.
These Yankee ships officers and
sailors. for the most part products Of
only two or three years Of training,
have learned to handle Their big
freighters with all of the skill Of the
windjammer crews of the old Yankee
clipper days. They do not, for the
NEST part. know how to reef top
sail or do any Of the hundreds Of nau-
teal things for which there were rich
sounding terms in the days Of the sail
ing ships.
There In an Emergency,
But when 1t comes to plotting q
big steamer through a heavy gale.
sticking the fires of the coal burners
or turning to with vim at any Of the
emergency tasks that may develop at
sea, the American born, American
trained ships officer or "A. b." liable
bodied seamanl In the language Of the
seamen's resorts on the Schiedamasche
dyke here, won't take nuthin' from
nobody"
The big books Of the consulate gen.
eral, in which are recorded the his
tories Of the voyages of these Ameri-
can ships and the complaints Of the
crews, bear out Jacks contention that
he Is as able a seaman as any who
sails the seven seas.
These records show" said one of
the consular officials, that American
ships officers are as efficient as Brit
ish, Dutch or Scandinavians trained
long 10 the sea. They show that the
young American sailor can learn his
work quickly. that a boy whose nauti-
cal experience three years ago was
confined to pumping water for the
cows on the farm. or bathing In the
old swimmin' hole, can adapt himself
to his ship as well as Norwegian
lad who has been TRAVELLING for fish
since he first wore trousers.
Different Now.
For a short time, because Of lack
OF proper charts and much expert.
ence, accidents to American ships
seemed much more frequent than to
those Of other nationalities. Now, this
Is changing.
"American-barn, newly-trained can
taips have no more trouble with their
crews than the masters Of ships flying
other fings. or masters who have be-
come naturalized Americans In order
to get IN American ship. In fact, In
many cases they have less.
Not long ago. an American CAP
tain who was only q years old,
brought his tramp freighter all around
the world, making money on the voy.
age, and his crew had not a single
complaint to record against him."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
GIRLS LIVE CHEAPlY
Menus for Three Days at a Cost Of
35 Cents Per Person.

A group of young women students
of household economics at the West
ern College for Women at Oxford, O.,
has solved the high cost Of living.
They carefully studied food values,
considered variety OF dishes, ar.
ranged menus, bought and prepared
food, and then fed themselves for
three days at an average cost per per.
son of 30 cents. Here are the menus:
First Day-Brcakfast, oatmeal and
dates, eggs la buckingham, toast.
coffee; luncheon, cream OF tomato
soup, potato salad. orange marmaade
dinner. fried pork. mashed potatoes
gravy. cabbage. salad. bread and but
ter apple pie.
Second Dny-Breakfast. shredded
wheat, waffles, syrup; luncheon, potato
soup, baked apples, bread and butter;
dinner, Swiss steak. mashed notatOes
corn bread and butter, whipped CELIA
tine with cream.
Third Day-Breakfast. cornflakes.
stcwed fruit, toast, coffee; luncheon,
bean soup, bread and butter. ginger
bread: dinner, beef stew with dump
lings. Waldorf salad, bread and butter.
Scotch pie.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
STAMP-DUE MAIL RETURNED
Postmasters Instructed to Send For.
eign Matter Back II Not
Fully Paid.

Washington. American business
concerns and individuals who mail for
eign letters without sufficient postage.
thereby causing the recipients to pay
a penalty double the amount due be-
fore they may receive the mail, are
offered remedy by the pOstofiice de-
paFtment to prevent such negligence.
Complaints reaching the depar, ment
Of commerce through American consul
lar representatives say foreign bust
ness concerns and individuals greatly
resent having TO ''buy" their American
mail and these have resulted In efforts
to prevent the practice.
Postmasters have been notified that
all mail destined abroad and which
bears printed. written or stamped no.
tation readings dispatch only II
postage is fully prepaid" or similar
direction. shall, II underpaid,, be re-
turned to senders for ahixing Of add.
tional postage stamps required.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
VOLCANO OVERFLOWS RIM
kiIauea, in Hawai-, Bursts Into Fresh
Activity

kiIauea, in Hawai-, Bursts Into Fresh
Activity.
kilauea, the great active volcano,
81 miles from HilO, Hawaii, which for
the last two years has been exhibiting
tremendous volcanic force, recently
overfowed the rim of It's active throat
and burst forth In fresh activity and
brilliance.
Following weeks of steady rising of
the lava in the pit of Halemaumau,
the House of Fire." the molten COZ
umn reached the rim and poured over
1t toward the southeast side of the
great crater, while simultaneously an
other lava stream burst through the
crater floor some distance from the
first.
Hundreds of fire fountains began
playing on the numerous lava lakes
and sheets of fame gushed interlnt-
tently from beneath the crust surface.
Along the main line of the old rift
which the new flow Is following. sew
eral lava cones, or small craters. have
formed, and these add to the weird
scene with their laundering blasts OF
steam and fire.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
SAID ONLY BROTHER
DIED $50 YEARS AGO
Brussels Pauper's Story Amazed
Relief Agent, but It Was
Proved to Be True.

"TIave you no kinsmen to help your
was asked of poor man who applied
for relief in Brussels few days ago.
MY only brother died $50 years
ago." answered the applicant.
Amazing as was his statement, 1t
proved to be true.
A still more extraordinary lapse OF
time between the birth Of two broth
ers is recorded by Henry Bellendep-
Ker, well-known English lawyer OF
the early Nineteenth century, One of
the witnesses In a probate action In
which Bellenden-Ker was engaged was
asked IL he had any brothers or Sis
ters. He replied:
my only brother died 152 years
ago"
A murmur of incredullty ran
through the court, yet documentary
evidence was produced to confirm the
old mans statement. His father had
married at the age of nineteen, and
by this wife had son who died in
infancy. He married again at the age
Of seventy-flve and had another son,
the witness, who was ninety-six, when
he gave his evidence.
The Fox family can show remark
able record of this type. There were
only two generations In the direct line
of descent between Sir Stephen Fox,
who was born in 1927 and $50 II is
saiU attended Charles !, on the scat
fold, and the third Earl of leicester,
who died ip 1858. Thus It happened
that of two aunts OF Charles James
Fox one, his fathers half-sister, died
In 1868, and the other, Lady Sarah
Napiner, his mothers youngest sister,
died IN 1923,
The Maude family is another long
lived line. Capt. Francis Maude, r.
n, was born In 179S and survived un-
til 1856. His paternal granfather was
born in 1913. and his father, the first
Lord Hawardcn, In 1929, the three
generations covering 213 years. Lord
Hawarden mrrrled in TIT, for his
third wife, bride of eighteen, who
died in 1851. There were thus 100
years between the birth OF the hus-
band and the death of his wife.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
HUGE MARINE MONSTER
FOUND ON FLORIDA COAST
leviathan Has Skull Weighing
Tons and Tons-BeIieved to
Be a Giant Squib.

Miami, Fla. is very much wrought
up over the discovery of Soldiers key
OF huge marine monster which Is be-
liered to have corn" up from the depths
Of the gulf stream ard drlfted into
the shallow water moth OF the key
II was discovered dead by Elmer f.
Garretson Of Miami.
A fragment Of the levhthan's skull,
weighing three tons and measuring Is
feet In length and feet across, was
brought to Miami by Mr.. Garretson
and Capt. Charles Miller In tow of the
yacht Corsair. Ten men with heavy
lifting devices were required to pull
this hone onto the dock.
Hundreds visited the dock. hut none
could name the creature, and Garrett
son was uncertain as to the genus and
species. He ia inclined to the opin-
lon that II is giant squib, for the
only bone he could find was the skull.
Garretson declared when he first
saw the monster II was surrounded BY
great sharks which were devouring
the flesh. He did not know how long
II was, rs he saw only about eighty or
ninety feet of 1t, with the head pro-
truding six or eight feet above the wa
ter.
An examination indicated the body
was composed Of cartilage. with
sfnews az large as a mans arm con-
Meeting the gristle to the skull.
GarretsOn. with the aid of the yacht
pulled the head from the body and In
doing SO broke the skull. He Is con-
fident there is another piece OF the
skull as large as the fragment he
brought to Miami. He Intends going
down to Soldiers key with party to
make further search.
Garrets0n said this creature seemed
to be large enough to swallow whole
the hsh Capt. Charles Fl. Thompson
caught some years ago south Of Miami
and which for years has been de-
scribed as the largest fish In the world.
This fish was ~ feet long and weighed
$4,000 pounds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17

dollars invested In Canada, according
to an estimate made by the Bankers
Trust company of New York, and
judging from last years experience,
the amount Is increasing by leaps and
bounds. Interest and profits on this
investment add substantially to the
"invisible adverse balance, (which I'M
fortunately has to be added to the
balance in trade returns already I'D
verse to Canada.
Herein lies the real American inva-
sion of Canada. 1t is not causing any
serious alarm, although nervous mind
ed persons are making COLLINS OF
much less substantial shadows. The
country Is, however, being strenuous
ly urged to cease borrowing abroad.
either in the United States or else
where, but to supply its own capital,
a task which savings bank deposits
Indicate 1t is capable of doing. 1t Is
being even more strenuously urged to
cease Euying abroad, particularly
from the United States.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
MOSQUE TO RISE IN PARIS
Parliament Appropriates 500 600
Francs for Construction.

Paris is soon to have its first mosque
for the benefit of the Mohammedans
In French possessions In northern AZ
rlca-Algeria, Tunisla and Morocco
The people of those colonies have sub
scribed to fund for the erection of
the building and Algeria has nomi-
mated an Imam, or leader for the
mosque.
The city of Paris will present the
grounds on which the mosque Is to
be built. and the French parliament
has appropriated 100000 francs for
construction purposes. Attached to
the mosque will be Mussulman insti-
tute
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
THIEF A BROKER BY DAY
New York City Man Admitted LeadInu
Jskyii and Hyde Life.

New York City Man Admitted LeadInu
Jskyii and Hyde Life.
A burglar by night and dealer In
stocks and bonds by day, nineteen.
year-old Thomas R. Jones. of Brook
iyn, Is under arrest In New York City.
He confessed to more than rs rob.
berries that have been puzzlIng the
police for more than year.
1t was revealed that while visiting
Canada year ago the youth married
young woman on whom he spent
large sums for jewelry and furs. she
believing he was rising young broker.
and spent many of his nights away
from home in closing important deals.
as he told her.
Jones told the police of several hair
breadth escapes. Several months ago
he entered house and found a bur
glar at work. He frightened the man
away and then completed the Job him
self.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
To Put Out Gasoline Fire.

While pure sawdust gives excellent
results in putting out small gasoline
fire. mixture Of ten pounds of bicar-
Donate of soda with IL pounds of clean
sawdust Is the best medium to have
on hand, says Everyday Engineering.
Have the sawdust dry and free from
chips. The sawdust forms an alright
blanket as II floats on the burning
liquid, and at the same time the heat
Of the flame generates carbonic acid
gas. This gas, together with the saw
dust. keeps the oxygen In the air away
from the flame and quickly smoth-
ers II.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
CHINESE BAN SHORT SKIRTS

Shanghai Women Subject to Arrest
and Fine for Wearing EN-.
Even the Chinese women have come
In for criticism for wearing short
skirts and also for displaying their
arms. This criticism applies. how
ever. only to those who have adopted
foreign styles of dress.
An edict against the wearing of
these styles has been Issued by the
city magistrate and chief Of police Of
Shanghai. II declares that these fash
ions make the wearer neither foreign
nor Chinese and adds: "Wearers are
devoid Of shame and frequent public
streets without embarrassment. In
future all so offending will be arrest.
ed and fined"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
BARON GETS EVEN ON NAME
British Authorities Refuse First One.
He Takes "Ystwyth Of
Tan-y-

London.-Mr. Vaughan Davies, men,
Der OF parliament for Cardiganshire.
one of the Ave recently created peers,
has discovered that mere baron can
not select any title he may desire.
He wanted to call himself baron Of
Cardlganshire. which he has represent.
ed In parliament for many years. and
SO notified the authorities that have
charge on such matters.
He was told that he couldn't have It.
Nobody under the rank of earl could
choose the name of county or a coun.
try town for his title. So he has elect.
ed to be known as Baron Ystwyth of
Tan-y-Bwich, which nobody but
Welshman knows how to pronounce.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
BRITAIN BREAKS SHIP RECORD
Builds 61s Vessels, 2,o55,624 Tons,
While the United States Shows
Falling OFF.

LonGOn.-All records for the con-
struction of merchant vessels were
broken by the yards of Great Britain
in 1920, when 61S vessels of 2,055, 1924
tons. were completed. The total Of
1919 was exceeded by 435,1S2 tons and
the previous record figures of 1913
by 1921 tons. says Lloyd's Register.
On the other hand, the figures given
on the 1920 output of United States
yards-5O9 vessels, of 2,476,253 tons
show a decrease of 1,599,132 tons,
compared with 1919, this decrease ac-
counting for over 90 per cent of the
total.sreduction In tonnage launched
abroad during 1920.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
GIVES WORLD POPULATION
Gotha Hofkaiendar Estimates q Gain
Of So 600, 600 In Year.

VVeHa rSoINdIeHudF EstITHdte8 Z NdIn
Of So 0oo, 900 In Year.
The total population Of the earth IL
1,G99, 600, 600 according to the latest
edition of the Gotha Hofkalender. The
1919 estimate was ,646O00.OO0.. The
Eastern Hemisphere, including Eu-
rope, Africa. Asia and Australia, has
1.494, 100000 people. while the West
ern Hemisphere-th Americas-has q
population Of POS, 100000.
The average density Of population
Of the earth is 2S.5 per square mile.
Most densely populated Is Europe,
with l14.5 people per square mile.
while Australia is most sparsely set
tied. with 2.45 people per square mile.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
Tho Green Heron.

The green heron. which is sometimes
called the fy-up-the-creek, is about
one and one-half feet long, and is COM
mon throughout the United States and
Canada. 1t feeds mostly on fish, frogs
and other aquatic animals. and may
be seen, particularly In the morning
and in the evening, standing patiently
motionless In some shallow water,
waiting till prey comes within reach.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
VISION LED TO kCQUITTAL
Prisoners Appeared to Jury's Minister
Foreman in Halo of Iicht

Prisoners Appeared to Jury's Minister
Foreman in Halo Of Light
A jury in Circuit court in Kansas
City, Mo-, prayed and then returned
a verdict acquittinS w. V. Spencer of
charge of murder. Spencer killed
Elmer Penniti during Il fight In n
r0oming house. His plea was self
defense.
Later the foreman of the jury, J. L.
F9ulkes. an ordained minister. eA-
planned that ms he prayed the prin-
cipals of the KILN" appeared befor"
him in vision. Spencer. he said. was
surrounded with q halo of light while
penniti appeared in II darkness.
"Then itSswas | decided darkness
was not for truth" said Foulkes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
HAS TEN, ADOPTS ANOTHER

Mother Of Big Family viii Raise Or
phan Like Her Own Children.
Mother Of ten healthy children and
yet yearning to mother" all the moth
erless children she hears about, Mrs
Hans Hansen Of Cedar Falls, Ia,
yielded to her strong maternal instinct
and adopted baby girl.
II love babies" she smiled when
asked If she didn't think her family.
large enough, land this one has no
mother. shall love 1t as my own"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17

Lakes are numerous IN the northern
part Of this country and rare In the
southern, part because the gradual ef-
fects Of atmospheric agencies and the
power OF water to carry, solid matter
from elevated places and deposit 1t
In depressed places tend to reduce
the land to general level and to
all up the basins OF the lakes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-03-17
MET DEATH IN HEAVY FOG
Aviator Crushed When His Big Air
plane Ran Into Tree.

Becoming lost in Il heavy fog, al
aviator from Boiling field, near Wash
ington, met death when he UNDER
took to make landing on farm.
two miles north Of Elkton, Md.
The aviator had evidently been hay
Ing trouble with his machine. as he
circled several times back and forth
over Elliton. When he attempted to
bring the machine to earth it struck
the top of tree, swerving the plane
into n deep embankment. In flash
there was a heavy explosion, followed
by burst Of flame. The charred body
of the aviator later was recovered.
The airplane was a total loss