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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
CHAPTER XIII.


The. clock had struck eleven when,
mingled with it's last strokes Grace
heard, on the silent street, the sound of
wheelsAwhich proclaimed the travellers
return. ''s'ss:i>s ...
Already old.Andrew stood at his post
beside the door, which he threw open as
the: sound for which he had waited so
inIna4lAntly reached him as well.
AsAslls must be rung tonight, no
<Suita. srsard within the house. Even
va Wheels was dull and muf-
'HA dSfb lAfssstreet was strewn with tan,
Wat miilghf penetrate the room
a heressIIAgaT fReynoldss lay fighting his
Silent sAgAt:MithI death,
!, d. +: = pN,Xs,e come, Mr.. Harry. Thanks to
!. : soa.4e.stAat" whispered the old serv-
:4tors- 'Vainjnxi sway a tear, as the young
man 'brusheskth astily past him into the
1Ighted' ss,sthere he caught sight of
taaA sasnafr figure he knew so well,
which seemed uncertain whether to ad-
vance :in the light or retreat in the
shadow: . ~; t...@ -.:!z..t
:-;a" Grace!" he said.
At the sotnd of her name, she came
forward. . E.
The night air was still very chill, and
fires were lighted through the house;
but as he took her hand. though coming,
himself from, the outside air, he felt 1t
cold as marble in his grasp, and even
in this supreme moment of anxiety he
noticed that she seemed to shrink from
his. touch::: -. .5:.
Poor elrIld !..rDo ubtless it was owing
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
Secret of His Success.

.'To what do you attribute your suce
cess in life?"~ asked the inquisitive
person. gs
4 Work answered Senator SOr-
ghum, positively; "hard work. Z"
"But you never seem to be devoting
much time to work. .tS #
mo- But I've hired q tremendous
amount Of it done. Washing Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
The Usual Ratio.

FiFrst suburbanite IT low long was
your last Cook with you VI. !.
Second Subur banite She was with,
ms" about two hours, and "agin us" ali
the rest Of the two weeks. she; was
there. Judge. s 3 5ls t.5
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18

" " u always run from sa brAggar .S's8ss3
why q" a3s II. Il
4 III ! talk 10 one d rev ninutes Il get
Stogtelling slieHs Iny sss4c 1a@p0rdI
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
IEIxtorted From Them.

5s ferdinand sold his great-grand.
fathers Bible for SIS. e al
How odd .,' .,i q,
Not at all: he said he was bound
Ills ancestors should help him out that
Sa,nnnch, anyhow. lind ianapolis Jour-
NAL. 81 4, ii
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18

The agricult department proc
poses I TO plant 100 ~ rUbbAr trees In
the Hawaiian islands s. Is ISL sSs4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
CHAPTER VII.
AGNES MURDOCH.

In quarter Of the city which is
rapidly surrendering to the relentless
Entertainments of trade. there still
stand few old-fashioned houses, the
sole survivors of what was once an
aristocratic settlement.
One by one their fellows have been
Slapped and swept away by the resist
less tide of commerce, until these an
Gent dwellings, stubbornly contest
ing position already lost, now rear
their sepulchral brownstone fronts in
stiff and solitary grandeur-huge sar-
cophagi in busy mart.
One of these houses stands we'll
back from the street line, the tradi-
tional backyard of the ordinary New
York dwelling having been sacri-
feed, in this instance, to make room
for tiny garden, which is separated
from the street by tall spiked iron
railing, behind which grows an ar
Dor vitae hedge. The former serves
as a defense against the marauding
Of the irrepressible metropolitan
gsmin; while the latter confers upon
ths oesppsnts n The gasden = zen,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

THE ARTIST.

Sprague was dilettante in art "a
he was in life. If he had not been
rich, he might perhaps have become
great artist. But, lacking the spur
of poverty, he seemed incapable of
sustained effort. Occasionally he was
seized with frenzy for labor; and,
for weeks ut time he would shut
himself up in his studio, until he had
creditably accomplished some bit of
work. But the fever was soon spent,
and reaction invariably followed,
during which palette and brush were
taken up only In desultory fashion.
Thus it was that at the age Of eight
and twenty, Sprague had painted a
few pictures which had attracted ia
vorable attention at the annual exhi-
billions of the Academy of Design, and
which the critics had spoken of as
"promising;" and thus it was that
the promise was as yet unfultilled,
and that Sprague, though man of
undoubted talent, was not likely ever
to rank as a genius in his profession.
Sturgis, with his keen insight into
human nature, fully realized the po-
tential capacities Of the artist. and at
times he could not control his impa-
thence at his friends inert drifting
through life. But, with all their diff
ferences, these two men l.eld each
other in the highest esteem. each adj
miring in the other those very quail
ties which were lacking in himself
The artist lived in fashionable
quarter of the city, in bachelor
apartment which included q large
and commodious studio fitted up ac-
sordiaR to the latest caponS Of Ssta.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

he large and increasing circulation
OF The Iowa Homestead in this county
Is matter for congratulation to the
publishers and to good farming, for, of
all the papers of its class in the coun-
try, 1t is easily the best and most help
full. Its Special Farmers Institute
editions, issued with the regular edition
the first week in each month, have been
for years the admiration of all practi-
cal farmers. Written wholly by farm
ers, they are full of actual experience,
and smell of the soil. We have been
fortunate enough this season to secure
terms for The Homestead and it's Spec
ial Farmers Institute Editions, together
with The Poultry Farmer and The
Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal,
four of the most valuable farm publ
cations in the country, that enable us to
offer the four in connection with our
own paper for $3.50 for the entire five,
one year. This is emphatically good
thing, and no farmer in this county
should fail to take advantage of this
offer. For large line of thoroughly
practical farm reading nothing has ever
been offered before that equals it. A
county paper, y farm paper, poultry
paper, q farm insurance paper and the
Special Farmers Institute, all for 81. 90.
Come in and order them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
DEMOCRAT 5 PREMIUMS!

Again the publishers of the DEMO.
Graf have d. cided to give its old and
new subscribers who pay ono year sub
scription in advance, present of either
one of the following:
Famous Frontiersmen. Pho
neers and Scouts.
Being narratives of the YES and ex
ploits of the most renowned Heroes
Trappers, and Explorers of this coun-
try, etc. 1t is book of $40 pages, has
over $50 full page portraits and illus
trations, and is bound in English silk
cloth, stamped in silver.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
The Home Physician and Gen.
turv Cook Book,

An elegantly bound book of 353 pages
and over 300 Illustrations. 1t should be
in every family.
The Boston Globe says: at is better
and more fully illustrated than any
other book of the kind"
The st. Paul Dispatch pronounces it
"The best book for the purpose we
lave ever seen.'
The Minneapolis Commercial Bulle-
tin, commenting upon it says: "There
has never been superior book of its
kind issued"
at is" says the Detroit Evening
News, "just what its name implies-a
family book"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

New York, May 21.-Fritz Meyer
was put to death in the electric chair
at Sing Sing prison at Cos O'Clock III
the morning for the murder of Police
man Frederick Smith in this city on
the night Of Oct AZ. 1897.
Backache should never be neglected.
1t means kidney disorder which, if
allowed to run too long may result in
Bright's disease, diabetes or other SER
ious and often fatal complaints.
FoLEY's KIDNEY CURE is guaranteed
for the kidneys. Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

Neglect is the short step SO many
take from cough or cold to consump-
ton. The early use of One Minute
Cough Cure prevents consumption. 1t
is the only harmless remedy that gives
immediate results. 1t cures all throat
and lung troubles. Children all like it
and mothers endorse it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Personally Conducted Tours to Cali
fornia in Pullman Sleeping Cars

via Chicago Great Western Ry to Kan
sas City and Santa Fe route to Los An.
geles and Southern California. Only
line having new Pullman Tourist
sleeper. equipped with wide vestibules,
steam heat and gas light. One of these
new sleepers leaves Waterloo at 3:47 D,
M, every Monday, via Chicago Great
Western for Los Angeles and Southern
California via Kansas City and reaches
Los Angeles the following Friday
morning. These tours are personally
conducted by an experienced official,
who accompanies the train to it's DIES.
tination. The cars are well equipped
for long journey and are as comfort
able as the standard sleepers, while the
price for double berth is only about
Full information furnished by sny
Chicago Great Western Agent or f, ii.
Lord, General Pass. and Ticket Agent.
lib Adams street. Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

Starvation never yet cured dyspepsia.
Persons with indigestion are already
half starved. They need plenty of
wholesome food. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat so the body
can be nourlshed while the worn out
organs are being reconstructed 1t is
the only preparation known that will
instantly relieve and completely cure
all stomach troubles. Try 1t if you are
suffering from Indigestion. 1t will GER
tainly do you good.-H. G. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Free of nharoa


Any adult suffering from a cold set.
tied on the breast. bronchitis. throat or
lung troubles of any nature, who will
call at VIM. Donnelly's, Ryan, Iowa.
will be presented with a sample hottie
OF Boschee's German Syrup, free of
charge. Only one bottle given to one
person, and none to children without
order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such 9 sale as Boschee's German Syrup
IN all parts of the civilized world,
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and your druggist
will tell you that Its success was mar.
Vicious. 1t is really the only Throat
and Lung Remedy generally endorsed
by physicians. One rs cent bottle will
cure or prove its value. Sold by dealers
IN all civilized countries,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Poultry Culture

Written by l. X. FeIch the greatest
living authority on poultry raising.
1t is nicely bound in cloth and con.
tains over 400 pages of valuable in.
formation to every one interested in the
raising of poultry. 1t has over sixty
Illustrations and treats on the breeding
of poultry, location, buildings and fur
nishings, feed and care of fowls, frem
shell to griddle, artificial incubation,
diseases of fowls and their medical
treatment, mating turkeys, ducks,
geese, etc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

The readers of THE DEMOCRAT
may rest assured that it will, during
the coming year, maintain the high
standard of excellence it has attained
and continue to be, as it has been for
many years past, the leading newspaper
published in this county
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

FATAL Mistakes are made by those
who do not heed the earlier symptoms
of kidney or bladder trouble that often
end in Bright's disease or diabetes.
When FoLEY's KIDNEY CURE makes
tho kidneys we'll, how foolish it is to
DELAY. Gregg s. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

Men may differ on politics, religion
or finance, but all who have tried BAN
NER SALyE are agreed as to its worth
for cuts, burns, sores, piles. and skin
diseases. It's the most healing medi-
cine in the world. Gregg s. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Notice of Probate Of Will.

STATE OF IOWA, So
Delaware County, co.
To WHOM 1t MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the last will OF
Bernard Menus. deceased.has been filed opened
and read. and Monday, the sth day OF October,
A. D.. 1900. fixed us the time. and the court
house in Manchester tho place for hearing and
proving the same.
Witness my hand and seal OF said court this
26th day of May, 1890.
II. II. PAUL.
22w3 Clerk District Court,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

This property, having been the sub.
ject of an interminable lawsuit, had
i remained for many years uuoccupied,
and was even now beginning to be re-
garled by some of the neighbors as
haunted, when at last it was bought
by DR.. Murdoch, u wealthy widower
with an only daughter For some
months masons and carpenters were
at work; and then, one day, the new
occupants entered into possession.
The Murdocks lived quietly but lux
ur;ously, like people accustomed to
wealth. They had their horses and
carriages, their house at Lenox and at
Newport, and their yacht. Their cir
Gle of acquaintances was large, and
included not only the fashionable set,
but also scientific, literary and art
istic set. For DR.. Murdoch was q
chemist of national reputation, a
member of several scientific bodies
and man of great intelligence and
broad culture.
On this particulas New Years morn
ing DIR. Murdoch was seated in his
study, apparently absorbed in read
ing the daily papers, pile OF which
lay upon his table. His occupation
might perhaps more accurately be de-
scribed as skimming the daily papers;
for each journal in turn was subject
ed to rapid scrutiny, and only few
columns seemed occasionally to inter-
est the render.
There was no haste visible in the
doctors actions, each one of which
appeared to be performed with the
coolness and deliberation Of man
who is not the slave Of time; and yet,
so systematic were they, that, all lost
motion being avoided, every operation
was rapidly completed.
In short time the pile OF newspa-
pers had been disposed of, and the
doctor, lighting choice cigar, leaned
back in his comfortable armchair and
placedly pulled the wreaths of fra
grant smoke ceilingward. He was ap-
parently satisfied with the world and
with himself, this calm, passionless
man. And yet sharp observer would
have noted an almost imperceptible
furrow between the eyes, which might
perhaps have Indicated only the
healthy mental activity of an or
binary man; but which, in one given
so little to outward manifestation of
feeling as DIR. Murdoch, might also
betoken more or less serious annoy
ance or displeasure.
While the chemist sat in this PEN
sive attitude, there was rustic of
skirts outside, and presently there
came n gentle knock at the door of
the study.
"Come in!" said Murdoch, removing
the cigar from his lips.
The door opened, admitting a tall
and beautiful young girl, evidantly
not long out OF her tssaA
"Dsl ! Astus& 7os, As1AsstS ~
asked, stepping lightly Into the
room.
mo, Agnes" replied Murdoch,
courteously; ''as you see, am indulg-
ing in period of dolce far niente."
The young girl laughed clear, sill
very laugh, as her eyes fell upon the
pile of newspapers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Settling Down

'1'm anxious to get married and set
tie down." said the tagged bachelor,
$50 that can pick out one good club
and stick to it."-Phtladclphia North
American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Popular American Dictionary.

Bound in cloth. Contains over $4,000
words with accurate definitions, proper
spelling and exact pronunciation. 1t is
enriched with 400 illustrations and be-
sides being dictionary of the English
language, it contains compendium of
classical quotations; list Of scripture
names; popular names Of states and
sttiss; nstris system Of weights and
measures; my biological names: Ameri
canisms; government and constitution
of the United States; biographical die
tionary of distinguished men; vocabu
larry of English synonyms. Also spec
ial departments on commercial and
legal questions; banks and banking:
interest tables and laws; agricultural
tables; legal phrases and maxims, etc,
the whole forming library IN itself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

CYCLONE AND TORNADO
Insurance in first class companies written and
policies Issued by BRONSON 4 CARR,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

Cycling has its ups and downs. After
the downs, use BANNER SALvE if you
are GU. or bruised. 1t heals tho hurt
& Ward
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

cltEAP-Residcnce properties in this city. Fn.
qulre ut Manchester Democrat Office
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
severeSGorm In chill.

Santiago de Chill, May 21.-Storms
which have been prevailing for three
days have destroyed many bridges
and interrupted traffic. The congress
will reassemble June 1.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

1nceDdinrisiu Is Suspected.
Eau Claire, Wis, May 21.-Six fires
between noon and 4:30 p. m. in widely
4t0srsnt ssct1ens II Ne Nv, ~ stnstGl
u barns and are believed 70 have bsan
incendiAry. The total loss IL $1,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
If Sent BY Mail,

s ""i
Eighteen cents in addition to the sub
scriptlon price is required to prepay
postage on Famous Frontiersmen,
Pioneers and Scouts" and ten cents fol
postage on each Of the other books, ex.
cept the Code of Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

A fatal policy is to neglect back
ache or other signs of kidney trouble.
FoLEY'S KIDNEY CURE is sure rene
dy for Bright's disease, diabetes, and
gravel. Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

Ivy poisoning, poison wounds and all
other accidental injuries may be quick
ly cured by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t is also a certain cnre
for piles and skin diseases. Take no
other-Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Periodicals..

We will also furnish to our paid-in.
advance subscribers at reduced rates
and at actual cost to US, almost any Of
the leading newspapers and magazines
Publishsd.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Farm for Sale.

The Clark farm. consisting of 200 acres of cul-
tivated land and 20 acres of timber is for sale.
" Is located about 6 miles south east of
Manchester or the Delhi road. For particulars
address or call on Bronson y Carr. Manchester,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

This great work is printed in German
text, is appropriately illustrated, con.
tains nearly 300 pages, is handsomely
bound in silk, and a fine portrait of the
"Iron Chancellor" is shown on the
front cover.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Dairy and Creamery

Dairy and Creamery
Is a semi-month y newspaper published
the LIST and 10th of each month and is
devoted to the dairy,creamery and stock
interests.
Remember, every old and new sub.
scriber who pays all arrearages and one
years subscription in advance to the
DEMOCRAT, is entitled to receive his
choice of either one of the above
Pemiums.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Literary Notes From the century Co.
rApEnEwsK1 AS AN Ep1roR.

Paderewski sailed for Europe on the sixteenth,
of May after wonderfully successful season In
America. During his travels lie has been work
ing upon 1.-THE Century Library of Music" which
The Century co. will soon begin to publish with
Mr.. Paderewskias edtor-inchef. 1t will ap.
pear in twenty volumes, containing richly Illus.
trated articles upon the great composers of the
world, written by other composers. and with
music which will include the cream of pano-forte
literature, Including Paderewskis entire roper
tolre. each piece newly fingered, phrased and
pedalmarkrd. according to the latest and high.
est standards. Tho work is being prepared I'm
The first volume will appear in September.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
CHEAP INSURANCE.

Many man has been insured against
Bright's disease, diabetes, or other dan
gerous ailment by a fifty cent bottle OF
FoLEY'S KIDNEY CURE. Take no
other. Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
no be continued

Washington, d. c.
Genessee Pure Food Co., LeRoy, N. Y;
Gentlemen:-Our family realize 20
much from the use of Grain o that
feel l must say word to induce others
to use it. If people are interested in
their health and the welfare of their
children they will use no other bever-
age. have used them all, but Grain.O
l have found superior to any, for the
reason that it is solid grain.
Yours for health,
G. +. Movers,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER I-Scene of story is in New
York city. Time, early evening. last day
OF year. Cable train collides with cab.
throwing to ground cabman and passen-
ger also seated outside. Latter disappears;
then inside the cab. body of man shot
amines cab and surroundings.
CHAPTER II-Later that evening. at
stag dinner party. .Sturgis. in irnpromptu
discussion, maintains reliability of cir.
cumstantial evidence. DR.. Murdoch, IA
nous chemist, wagers In reply 5000 to 500
that from any daily paper hG can select an
unsolvable riddle. Sturgis takes bet.
CHAPTER III-Case selected is of two
mysterious shots fired that afternoon in
or rear Knickerbocker bank. Man had
been seen running from bank with valise.
and arrested. Man said he stole valise
from bank steps and was shot at. Valise
contained nothing of interest.
CHAPTER IV-Sturgis secures appoint
ment with Dunlap, president of bank, to
visit scene of shooting early next morning,
then induces his friend DR.. Thurston to
come to his rooms while he arrangcs data
of the two strange cases.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13
Take a Vacation.

r, Special excursions to Colorado and Utah on
June 20, July 0, II and August /, ' W
On above dates round trip excursion tickets
u Tor return on October sIst, will be sold
70 Denver Colorado Springs, Pueblo Salt Lake
Wy " ana ogden at the low rate of q SINGLE
Call on any agent of the b., @. II. IN, Ry.
t fMd tlckefs and full Information. or address
a,ws b., @. R. 4 N. Ry, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

Residence Properties for Sale.
Several fine residences in desirable nortiors
VI tne CITY OF Manchester for sale cbeap. m.
quire Ut the office OF Manchester Democrnt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-13

"Or-2' asked Thurston.
"Or of the most infamous cruelty
and crime. 1t all depends upon whcth-
er or not his great mental attributes
are under the control of heart; a
point upon which an somewhat in
doubt.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-02-23
CrOMic's TOaition Stronr.

dispatch from the neighborhood Of
,he investment of General Cronje says
that a balloon has discovered that the
Beers are well covered by n system of
burrowing in the river bank. which
resembles a rabbit warner and affords
s~hellproof positions.
This. perhaps more than any other
circumstance. explains why what has
been regarded "a Cronje's death strug-
gle has been prolonged.
As Gcneral Cronje is reported To have
plenty of food the plan Of starving him
out can scarcely avail. so Lord Roberts
must either wait until his ammunition
runs ont. on those of General Cronie's
forces who are counseling surrender
prevail. In the meanwhile the British
are gradually drawing the Gordon
closer.