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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

tentively enough now. Behind the calm
mask of the financier there was the evil
dent anxiety of the bank president.
For the stability of a bank, like the
honor of woman, is at the mercy of
every passing rumor.
HE carried in his hand small satchel.
which he dropped as soon as he saw that
he was pursued. After an exciting chase
Flynn overlook his man, whom he recog-
nized as Michael Quinlan, alias Shorty
Duff, q well-known sneak thief. On the
way back to the bank the policeman guess
toned his prisoner about the pistol shots.
Quipiap yehemently denied having fired
them; but admitted that he had stolen the
satchel. His story is that, as he was
passing the bank, the outer door was ajar.
Seeing the satchel in the vestibule. he en-
tered, crouching low In order to avoid be-
ing seen through the inner door, the upper
portion of which Is Of plate glass. Scarce
" had he laid his hands upon the satchel
when he was startled by the report Of q
pistol. For moment he was dazed and
undecided how to act Then, as no one
seemed to take any notice of his presence,
he was quietly slipping off. when second
shot was fired. Panic-stricken. he took to
his heels, only to be captured by Flynn.
ION reaching the bank Flynn found the
outer door closed. but not fastened. The
heavy iron gate between 1t and the inner
door was securely locked, however. SO
that 1t was impossible to enter. The Knick-
erbocker bank has second entrance on
Exchange place. But this. too, is protect.
ed by massive iron gate. which also was
found locked. Flynn raped forAssistance.
and the call having been answered by Po-
ucs1en Kllp2tEek end o'QoAnsll be lsst
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

The 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 its 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 lis to
offer the four in connection with our
own paper for S1.9O for the entire five,
one year. This is emphaticaliy a 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 farm paper, poultry
paper, q farm insurance paper and the
Special Farmers Institute, all for 81. 80.
Come in and order them,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
"Ieme and to bed like aensibls

"Heme and to bed like a sensibla
fellow" replied the physician.
"Don't you.do anything of the sort
Come along with me to NV rooms.
must arrange the data so far col
lected in the two interesting cases
that have taken up to-day; and in the
cab mystery, at least, you can prob
ably be of assistance to me- II you
will"
every well, old man; lead on. am
curious to know what theories you
have adopted in these two cases."
"Theories!" replied Sturgis; 81 never
adopt theories. l simply ascertain
facts and arrange them in their proper
sequence, as far as possible. When
this arrangement is successfully ac-
complished, the history of the crime is
practically completed. Detection of
crime is an exact science. Here, as in
all other sciences, the Imagination
has an important part to play, but that
part consists in coordinating and in
terpreting facts. The solid foundation
of facts must invariably come first"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
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 3:47p.
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
cGnoucted by an experienced official,
tination. The cars are we'll equipped
for long journey and are as comfort.
able as the standard sleepers, while the
price for double berth is only about
one half. '
Full information furnished by any
Chicago Great Western Agent or i. H.
Lord, General Pass. and Ticket Agent.
lib Adams street, Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
sprasue, wish had some like It ia

sprague, wish I had some like It In
my cellar; 1t is worth its weight in
gold"
DR.. Thurston had met Sturgis' steady
gaze and had understood that, for some
reason or other, the reporter did not
wish him to relate their adventure of
the afternoon.
Only one person appeared to notice
the abrupt termination of his story.
This was Murdoch, who had looked up
at the speaker with mild curiosity, and
who had also intercepted the reporters
warning glance at his friend. He OBJ
served DR.. Thurston narrowly for a
full minute, appeared to enjoy his
clumsy effort to cover his retreat, and
then quietly slipped his coffee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
August Flower.

"lt is surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, chat in my travels in ali parts
OF the world, for the last ten years. I
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach. and for constipation. /
lind for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exist, that Green's
August Flower is grand remedy. It
does not injure the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomachs
and Indigestion" Sample bottles free
at William Donnelley's, Ryan, Iowa,
Sold by dealers in all civilized coun.
tries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
CHAPTER V.
A FOUNDATION OF FACTS.

A FOUNDATION OF FACTS.
When the two men We're comfortably
settled in the reporters study, Sturgis
produced pipes, tobacco and writing
materials.
"There, now" said he, as he prepared
to write, 81 begin with what 1 shall
call the Cab Mystery. The data in this
case are already plentiful and curious.
I shall read as I write, and you can
interrupt for suggestions and criti-
cisms, as the points occur to you. In
the first place, the dead man is about
fifty years old, and was employed in
some commercial house or financial in
stitution, probably bookkeeper, at
fairly good salary
Hold on there, Sturgis," laughed
Thurston. II thought you were going
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

A look of mild amusement passed
over Murdock's countenance.
perhaps you IRE right, Mr.. Sprague.
At any rate, / think may affirm, with
out overweening conceit, that if had
followed the course you suggest, I
could have prepared for your friend
Mr.. Stnrgis some pretty little problems
on which to sharpen his wits. feel
that could have been an artist as well
as scientist in that line"
"You might console yourself by writ
Ing an interesting and valuable book,
under some such title as Hints to the
Young Criminal,' or Crime as Fine
Art AT all events, your criminals of
genius have stanch advocate in you.
But what on earth have the detectives
done to you to call forth this whole
sale vitueration?"
Nothing. But, as disinterested OBJ
server, I like to see fair play. IfIam
mistaken in my estimation of the mod
ern detective, I am open to conviction.
Ihaye IS, 900 to wager against 500 that
can pick up any daily paper and from
Its columns select an unsolved riddle,
! to which no detective on the face of the
earth can give the answer. Have any
taker, gentlemen?"
As he spoke, his eyes met Sturgis' and
suddenly seemed to flash with an earn
est defiance, which instantly melted in
to the calm, cynical smile of the man
of the world.
Done" said Sturgis, quietly.
Very well, Mr.. Sturgis," observed
DR.. Murdoch, indifferently. 81 shall
confine myself to the columns of your
own newspaper for the selection of the
problem upon which you are to work.
And" he added, with supercilious
smile, you are at liberty to fix the
limit of time In which the wager must
be decided"
Hear! hear!" exclaimed a young
broker. "rhis is becoming interesting.
and promises some sport for those of
us who are giddy enough to enjoy stalk
ing something on this novel contest.
!, for one, am willing to lay reasonable
odds on the side of law and order, as
represented by the enlightened press,
In the person of our clever friend Stur-
gis. Come, Chadwick, will two to one
against the scientific criminal tempt
you to champion the cause of that ap-
parently unappreciated individual?"
very well, Fred" answered the man
addressed; "I'll take you for hun
dred."
A few similar bets were laughingly
arranged and CODY of the Evening
Tempest was sent for.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
The Home Physician and Cen.
tury Cook Book.

An elegantly bound book of 1853 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 SEEM
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, 1900-06-06

II am willing to do almost anything
for amusement" painted the portly
member of the Tourists club, who had
dragged himself half way up the noun
tain side and stopped to rest, "but this
Is a little too much"
''Thls isn't amusement" explained
one of the other members of the club.
AThis is sport" Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

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 s. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
Poultry Culture

Written by l. X. Felch 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, from
shell to griddle, artificial incubation,
diseases of fowls and their medical
treatment, mating turkeys, ducks,
geese, etc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
WHO FIRED THEM7
STORY OF A STRAY sATCHEL.
THE POLICE PUZZLED.

..While on his beat, at quarter past five
o'clock this afternoon, Policeman John
Flynn, hearing the report of pistol from
the direction of the Knickerbocker bank"
"The Knickerbocker bankl" inter-
rupted the young broker. "Mr. Dunlap,
that interests you. Do your directors
indulge in pistol practice at the board
meetings~
WHAT'S that about the Knickerbock-
er .bank?" asked the man to whom this
speech was addressed. Having been en-
gagged with his neighbor in an earnest
discussion on financial questions, he
had not been listening to the general
conversation.
Murdoch adjusted his eyeglasses and
quietly resumed:
policeman John Flynn, hearing the re-
port of a pistol from the direction of the
Knickerbocker bank, in Wall street. start
ed at the top of his speed toward that build
ing. When he was within about 20 yards
Of the bank another shot rang out, and at
the same instant man darted down the
steps and ran toward Broadway"
Richard Dunlap, president of the
Knickerbocker bank, was listening at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
DEMOCRAT 5 PREMIUMS!

Again the publishers of the DEMO
GRAFT have decided to give its old and
new subscribers who pay one years sub
scription in advance, a 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
Trarpers, 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, 1900-06-06
Notice Of Probate of Will.

Notice VI IfoDate VI VIII.
STATE OF IOWA, %
Delaware County, o.
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 9Th 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
goth day of May, 1900.
F.H. PAUL.
22w3 Clerk District Court,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
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
cities; metric system of weights and
measures; NEUROLOGICAL 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, 1900-06-06
Notice Of ppolntment Of Executors.

STATE OF Iowa, DELAWARE COUNTY IS.
have been duly appointed aid qualified as
executors of the Estate of 10 Fleckenstein.
late Of Delaware county. deceased. All persons
immediate payment; and those having claims
against the same, will present them, duly
authenticated, to the undersigned for allowance
j. j. FLECKENsTEIN.
BARBARA FLEcKENsTEIN.
Dated May 18th. 1900.
&c. PERKINS,
Attorney for Estate. 2lw3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
ITO be continued |


~ 01off1-0. Ky 01U1H-V.
Ask your Grocer to-day to show you
package of GRA1NO, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without in
jury as well as the adult. All who try
itlike it. GRA1N.O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or lava, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives 1t without distress. u
the price of coffee. 15c. and 25cts. per
package. Sold by all grocers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
Prince Bismark
And the Re-establishment of
the German Empire, by Max
Frederick,

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, 1900-06-06

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
the kidneys we'll, how foolish it is to
DELAY. = Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

to build up solid foundation of facts
before you allowed your Imagination
to run riot!"
'Well?" inquired the reporter, in ap-
parent surprise.
We'll, the only fact you have men
toned is the approximate age of the
dead man. The rest is pure assump-
ton. How can you know anything
certain about his occupation and the
amount of his salary?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

Helen-see my new engagement ring.
Don't you think George has good tnsto1
Mnttie-He certainly hns-in the &C.
lection of rlng.-Chicago Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

Cycling has its ups and downs. After
the downs. use BANNER SALvE if you
are Cut or bruised. 1t heals the hurt
quickly.-Gregg s. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
One Faro Rate

A rate OF ONE FARE for the round tr,n 70
pes Moines has been named by the b., @. X. &
n Ky, from all stations in Iowa, account Proh,
pitlon Convention June la-l3. Tickets on sale
June 18th. s"eAs
Gallon b., G. r. Il N. agents for tickets,
JNo. G. FARMER. A. G. p. u I. A.,
oo..o b., q. IL. q N. Ry, Cedar Rapids. Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
Farm for Sale.

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

Special excursions to Colorado and Utah ON
June 20. July 0, II and August /.
~, On above dates round trip excursion tickets.
~ nmlIed LOT return on October slst. will be sold
TO- 20 Denver Colorado Springs. Pueblo, Salt Lake
FARE plus So. LIZ
&C ca II. on any agent Of the B., c. r. &N Ry
JNo. G. FARMER, A. G. p. & II, A..
o,ro B., @. r. y N. Ry, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

Men may differ on politics. religion
or finance, but all who have tried BAN
NER SALvE 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, 1900-06-06

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

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, 1900-06-06
Literary Notes From the Century Co.
rApEREwsK1 AS AN EDITOR,

Paderewski sailed for Europe on the sixteenth
Of May after wonderfully successful season In
America. During his travels lie has been work.
ing upon 'rhe Century Library Of Music' which,
The Century co. Will soon begin to publish with
Mr.. Paderewskias editor-in-chief. 1t will APP
trated articles upon the great composers of the
world, written by other composers. and with
music which will include the cream of piano-forte
literature. including Paderewskis entire roper
toire. each piece newly fingered. phrased and
pedalmarked, according to tho latest and high
est standards. The work Is being prepared I'M
The first volume will appear In September.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
CHAPTER III.
DIR. MuRDocK's PROBLEM.

DIR. MURDoCKs PROBLEM.
Spargue's stag dinner was virtually
over when servant brought in copy
OF the Evening Tempest. The dessert
had been removed, the coffee and
liqueurs had been served, andlthe guests
had lighted their cigars. The host
passed the newspaper to DR.. Murdoch,
who proceeded to glance leisurely
through its columns.
.Ah! this will do" he exclaimed, at
last. Here is something which will, 1
think, answer our purpose"
mysterious SHOTS IN WALL
4 STREET.
WHO FIRED THEM?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

ssOA AAAo " AAAAS ~ AAasSSEs
Art CrItic-Iour portrait of Snag-
gins. the multimillionaire there, has
a fine technique, but 1t doesn't look the
least like him.
Fashionable Portrait Painter-HushI
How could ever get $4,000 for 1t IL 1t
did?-Roston Trnnsc-'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
CHEAP INSURANCE.

Many man has b EN- insured against
Bright's disease, diabetes, or other dan
gerous ailment by a fifty cent bottle Of
FoLEYS KIDNEY CURE. Take no
other. = Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

Annual Encampment Department of
Iowa g. A. r., Davenport, Iowa,
June 10 and IA, 1900.
For the above occasion the I.C. II. r.
will sell tickets, Manchester to Daven.
port and return. at round trip rate of
$3.11. Routed either via. Delaware or
Cedar Rapids and West Liberty.
Dates of sale June 18th 18th and 18th.
Final return limit June 16, 1900.
2O-4 II. G. PIERCE, Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
If Sent By Mail.

It Sent By Mail.
Eighteen cents in addition to the sub
scription price is required to prepay
postage on "Famous Frontiersmen,
Pioneers and Scouts" and ten cents for
postage on each of the other books, ex.
cept the Code of Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
Dairy and Creamery

Dairy and Creamery
Is a semi-month newspaper published
the LIST and 18th of each month and is
devoted to the dairy creamery and stock
interests.
Remember, every old and now 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, 1900-06-06

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
dead is discovered. Sturgis, reporter, ex-
nmines cab and surroundings.
CHAPTER II-Later that evening, at
stag dinner party, .Sturgis, in impromptu
discussion. maintains reliability of cir.
cumstantial evidence. DIR. Murdoch, IA
nous chemist wagers in reply s., 900 to 500
that from any daily paper he can select an
unsolvable riddle. Sturgls takes bet.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

Residence Properties for Sale.
Several fine residences In desirable portions
OF !he city OF Manchester for sale cheap. En.
qulre at the office of Manchester Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
Periodicals.

The readers of THE DEMOCRAT
may rest assured that it will, during
the coming year, maintain the high
standard of excellence 1t has attained
and continue to be, as 1t has been for
many years past, the leading newspaper
published in this county
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06

Another Chance.
On the first and third Tuesday of
Nay and June, homeseekers' tickets
will be on sale at rate of single fare
plus so for the round trip to the various
parts of the country.
For rates, limits, territory, ETC., call
on nearest agent or address.
JNo. G. FARMER, A. G. T. & I. A.,
b., G. r. & N. Ry.
18w7 Cedar Rapids, la.
House For Rent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-06-06
e,ASs.Atee.tesss1,n.ts,Atsne,Ase,a1
! THE STURGIS WAGER !
A DETECTIVE STORY. Z
BY EDGAR MoRErrE.
SYNOPSIS.

Copyright, 1905, by Frederick A. Stokes Co. y
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS