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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01


On every side in the Malay Willis the
traces of the beasts-which here live
as secluded, rs safe from molestatfon,
as did their ancestors in pre-Adamite,
days-are visible on tree trunk, on
beaten game path and ON the yielding
clay at the drinking places by the hur-
rying stream. Here belt of mud nine
feet from the ground shows that an
elephant has rubbed his itching back
against the rough bark Of n tree, and.
see. course hairs are still sticking in the
hardened clay. There n long sharp
scratch repeated at regular intervals
marks the passing of rhinoceros.
Here again is the pad mark of a tiger.
barely an hour old, and the pitted tracks
of deer of all sizes and varieties sur
round the deeply punched holes which
are the footsteps of an elephant
BlackWoo0'A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

lines he had written on alurdocks
typewriter and compared them care
fully with those on the sheet which
he had laboriously pieced together in
the Knickerbocker bank on the preyi--
Gus day.
The result of the examination was
apparently satisfactorily; for. when
Sturgis returned the papers to his
pocket, his face wore an expression of
calm but unmistakable triumph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

know very little about him, only that
he is one of my disappointed rivals"
And he thereupon related to the re-
porter what he knew of Chatham's
suit.
S+urgis listened with deep attention
tohis friends narrative, and ruminated
in silence long after the artist had
ceased speaking.
AT last he started up with sudden
exclamation, and, walking over to the
side of the tank, he looked into the
depths ef ias ely ssAteah. az i A.s-
cinated by some horrible thing he saw
there.
Sprague came and stood beside him
and Bazed curiously into the viscous
liquid. There was nothing there that
he could see.
what is it?" he asked.
Without replying, Sturgis took from
his pocket a bone-handled knife and
carefully dipped one end of the handle
into the fluid in the leaden tank. AT
once the liquid began to seethe and
boil, giving out dark, pungent fumes.
'AioaSho SOt AiuttSASd tlic IT,
porter, under his breath; that man is
truly genius-the genius of evil.'
"Who?" asked Spraguc.
Sturgls made no reply. His eyes
were wandering about the room, us if
in search of something.
"Hand me couple of those long
glass tubes from that shelf yonder,"
he said pnruaSt1,,
The artist complied with the request.
Dipping these tubes into the oily
liquid, sturgis, after considerable Diff
Guilty, managed to seize with them a
small dark object which lay at the bot
tom of the tank. With infinite precau-
ton he brought it to the surface. 1t
had the appearance of tlattened lead
en- bullet.
What is it?" inquired Sprague.
"Sit down." answered Sturgis, in a
low. tense voice. 81 have just found
the last link which completes my chain
of evidence; am now prepared to tell
you such a story as you will scarcely
credit, even with the absolute proofs
before your eyes"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
In the District COul
Iowa October
In the Matter OF the !
Estate OF |
James Barr. ST., |
: of Delaware County.
Term, A. ID. 1900.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
To sell Real Estate.

To Margaret Barr, widow, and Mary Ann Nc,
Mullen, James 7. Barr Andrew L. Barr, Mag
gle Roberts, Eliza Rogers John G. Barr, j. Al,
Barr. Jennie Russell. William Barr Clara Barr.
George Barr. Louie Barr. Harvey Barr, Erie
Barr, and Airy Barr, helrs-at-law and deyisees
OF James Barr: ST.. late of Delaware county
Iowa. deceased: and Mary Il. Barr and Beulafl
y. BARI and Torrey S Barr, widow and heirs at
law OF /. M. DaPF deceased.
You aad each Of you are hereby aeApsA eat
~ . = s n IS 80 & s, s.,., q
lxscutsr Of me estate Of James Barr, ST.. late
OF Delaware County. Iowa deceased praying
for an order OF said Court authorizing and ON,
powerlng him to sell the South half Xxi OF the
Township, Ninety f9ol North, Range Five Isl
West of the Fifth [5lp. m. in said Delaware
County; that OF the proceeds realized from such
sale. one third (1sl less one third al of the
costs. expenses and petitioners attorneys fees
IN this action, be paid to Margaret Barr widow
OF said decedent, In full of her interest in said
real estate; that SO much of the remaining two
thirds q Of said proceeds as may be necessary
be applied toward settling the estate OF said de-
cedent and that the balance remaining Tiers
after be distributed to the persons entitled
thereto, as designated In the will of said de-
cedent and stated In the petition filed herein.
And that unless you appear thereto and de-
fend before noon of the second day Of the next
term If said District Court to be begun aud
holden at Manchester. said county, on Monday
the sth day Of October, 1900 your default will be
entered and the prayer of said petition granted,
Manchester, Iowa, July 16, 1900.
Bronson 4 Carr,
JAW Attys for Petitioner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

ait is surprising fact says Prof.
Houton. shat in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years, |
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liyer
and stomach. and for constipation. L
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling office positions, where
hi adaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exist, that GREEN'S
August Flower is grand remedy. 1t
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, 1900-08-01

AS is its custom, the Burlington Ced.
ar Rapids & Northern Railway has ar
ranged for reduced rates to a large
number of important places for the
coming summer, among which we
mention the following most prominent:
Chicago, Ill.-National Encamp-
ment e. A. r., August 27-Sept. l.
Detroit, Mich Biennial C0hclaye
knights of Pythias, Aug 27-Sept. l..
Send for copy of booklet entitled
JNo. q. FARMER, A. G.P.&T.A.,
2lw1O Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Chinese are dangerous enemies for
they are treacherous. That's why ali
counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve are dangerous. They look like
DeWitt's but instead of the all-healino
witch hazel they all contain ingredients
liable to irritate the skin and cause
blood poisoning. For piles, Injuries
and skin diseases use the original and
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye.N
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Afixens win be snent Il, penk;es this
year. We can't keep the campaign go-
ing without money any more than we
can keep the body vigorous without
food. Dyspeptics used to starye them.
selves. Now Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and allows Won to
eat all the good food you want. 1t
radically cures stomach troubles
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
ITO be continued.]
buchanan. Mich. May 2:

1u0IialluI1, NIClI., Mdy q.
Genessee Pure Food Co, LeRoy, N. Y:
Gentlemen: My mamma has been q
great coffee drinkcr and has found it
very injurious. Having used several
packages of Grain-O. the drink that
takes the place of coffee, she finds it
much better for herself and for us
children to drink. She has given up
coffee drinking entirely. we use q
package every week. l am ten years
old. Yours Respectfully,
Fannie Williams.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
lie Took IL.

While the late james II. Beard, fa-
ther Of Dan Beard, the artist, was
painting portrait of Zachary Taylor,
he said to him, well, general, sup
pose you are to be our next president"
II hope not" gruntea the bluff old
hero. mo military man has any bust.
ness in the presidential chair, but if
they offer 1t to mo suppose I'll be
fool enough TO accept it,"
And he WA.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

The wolf in the fable put on sleeps
Clothing because if he travelled on his
own reputation he couldn't accomplish
his purpose. Counterfeiters of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve couldn't sell
their worthless on their merits, so they
put them in boxes and wrappers like
DeWitt's. Look out for them. Take
only DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye. II
cures piles and all skin diseases
Smith Bros,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
world-Herald Campaign Offer,

To clubs of four or more new sub.
seribers the Weekly World Herald will
be sent from now until December 1, for
25 cents each.
The great campaign against trusts,
imperialism and the gold standard is on
and the world is convulsed with excit-
ing wars. The Weekly World Herald
Is published in two parts-Tuesday and
Friday-so that you get the news
twice week.
We will accept and forward subscrip-
tions to the World Herald at above
rates without extra charge, or they
may be sent direct. 29w4,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
Dcyervcd Tribute.

Chicago's chief of police says he
would rather have good, well trained
newspaper man for, detective service
than the usual police officers who act
as detectives. AS matter of fact the
newspaper reporter does more good de-
tective work every day in the year
than the average member of city de-
tective force, but the public does not
ms a rule recognize the Obligation
Ouab1 Boo
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
Personally Conducted Tours to Cali

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 yestibules,
steam heat and gas light. One of these
new sleepers leaves Waterloo at 3:l7p.
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 its des-
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
one half.
Full information furnished by any
Chicago Great Western Agent or Il. III.
Lord, General Pass. and Ticket Agent,
lib Adams street, Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Special Summer Excursion rates to Denver.
Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Glenw0od Springs,
Colorado; Salt Lake City and Ogden. Utah:
wood, SPearhsh. South Dakota, Via the Burliag-
ton, Cedar Rapids y Northern Railway. Dates
Of sale July 8, 9 and II, August I. aud 81; for
tickets good to return not later than October 81,
1900. For rates, routes. etc.. call on any agent
of the "Cedar Rapids Route" 27w7
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
For Whooplng Cough.

"Both my children were taken with
whooping cough" writes Mrs. o. E.
Dutton, OF Danville, Ill. ga small
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar gave
such relief that u led q so cent bottle,
which saved me doctors bll.' Moth.
ing else SO good. Gregg Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
Fatality Follows Failure

to use Foley's Kidney Cure in time.
If taken in earlier stages of Bright's
disease and diabetes, it is a certain cure
You have noticed the high death rate
from these diseases, and It is not wise
to ignore early symptoms when sure
medicine like Foley's Kidney Cure, can
be had.-Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Homeseekers' Excursion Tickets will be on
sale the first and the third Tuesdays of each
month at all stations of the Burlington, Cedar
the country at a low rate. f'"' "a
Call on any agentof the "tedar Rapids Route.
Or ADDRESS .Ino.G. + armer. A. G. T. y II, A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
For Sale.

The 200 acre farm 1 am Offering for s,,e
three miles south of Manchester is under a uond
state OF cultivation, good fences, never faiiine
Supply SUP OF water: nice new barn with basement,
a aa ia Go9d comfortable house and cellar.
rate of Interest. ''o anu ~"
40 A. s. Coon.
L. b, SC, Manchester
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

The quicker you stop cough or cold
the less danger there will be of fatal
lung trouble: One Minute Cough Cure
is the only harmless remedy that gives
immediate results. You will like tt
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

BARGAIN IN RESIDENCE PROPERTY
house and lot in one of the best resident
portions of city of Manchester for sale cheap
anu on easy terms. Good dwelling, barn, etc.
Enquire at DEMOCRAT OFFICE,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

The greatest skin specialist in Amer
lea originated the formula for Banner
Salve. For all skin diseases, all cuts
or sores, and for piles it's the most
healing medicine.-Gregg 81 Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

The Philippine natives run pelLme
AT the sound of our Yankee yell,
But. oh, what a gait they'll have maybe.
After taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
Gregg & Ward
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

1t will surprise you to experience the
benefit obtained by using the dainty
and famous little pills known as De-
Wits Little EARLY Risers. Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Intestinal Infection, appendicitis and all af.
iectons OF the bowels, liver and kidneys pre
vented by taking genuine Rocky Mountain Fea.
1MaGG ny Madison Medicine Co.-Gregg &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Low Rates to Chicago Via b., @. r. & N. Ry.
Account National Encampment G. A, r.
August 27-Septl. Good service. fast time and
OIL nearest agent. 97
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Best Way to Cure Backache.
Backaches are caused by disorder in
the kidneys. Foley's Kidney Cure will
make the kidneys right.-Gregg q
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

V. b. Conklin, Bowersville, o., says:
~ received more benefit from Foley's
Kidney Cure than from months of
treatment by physicians Take no
substitute.-(irepp 81 Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
Farm for Sale.

The Clark farm, consisting of 200 acres of cul.
1t is located about miles south east of
Manchester on the Delhi road. For particulars
address or call OIL Bronson q Carr. Manchester,
Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
One Fare to Cedar RAPIDS.

One Fare to Cedar Rapids.
E rot tlle Iowa Firemen's Annual Tournament at
Gedar Rapids, Iowa; Aug 7-l0. the Burlington
neuaf kaplds y Northern Railway will sell
IN nnd Iowa. For full particulars call on nearest
"soh' ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

round trip rate Of one fare plus $500 has
Northern railway for the Biennial Conclaye
knights OF Pythias at Detroit. Mich. August n
20 sept l.. Call on any agent for full informa-
tlon. 2SwS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
August FloMer.

cHEAP-ResIdence properties in this city. En-
qulre ut Manchester Democrat office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

~ Perfect womanhood depends on perfect health
Natures rarest gift of physical beauty comes to
all who use Rocky Mountain Tea. S5c.-Gregg
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

THE DREAD of people with weak
lungs who suffer from stubborn coughs
is consumption. Foley's Honey and
Tar, if taken III time, cures the cold,
heals and s.rnnthens the lungs and
ALWAYS cures incipiant consump: ion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

= A low rate has been named BY tho Bursasss,
S Sst;n Il RAPIDS " Northern Hallway for the
t Naiionai Kenubiican League of the United
States at St. Paul, Mimi, July 1918. Cali ON
agents Tor fdil Information. 2swl.
In India, the land of famine. thons.
ands die because they cannot obtain
1000. In America, the land of plenty
many suffer and die because they can
not digest the foood they eat. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat.
II instantly relieves and radically cures
all stomach troubles.--Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Perry Fatesc-Ilease. lady, help
poor man watts bin outcf work fer
more'n year.
Kind Lady-Here's quarter, poor
man. Can't you find anything at all
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Residence Property for Sale.
A good house, barn and large lot in
Manchester for sale at a bargain.
Long time given on half of purchase
money IL desired. '''o
Inquire of BRONSON & CARR.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
1870 Acre Farm For Sale.

IsO HCrt FUFIH FUT SNIt.
~~o We are agents for the sale of
La3, the o. A. Underwood farm Of
rs ~ nnorth east of Manchester.
purchaser in this property. If not sold soon the
place Will befor rent. BRONSON & CARR,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Rooms for Rent.
Inquire of
24tf J,J. HOAG.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Perry Patctic-No, lady. It's so long
since done job O work dat don't
tink I'd reckerniZe one now if it come
up an took its hat eff ter me-Phila-
-delnhia prrSS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01
LOW RATE EXCURSIONS
JULY 17.AueusT i. Z. 81.

The Illinois Cent raj will sell tickets to tho
above points from all stations on Its line north of
and including Cairo, ILL.,, and Paducah. Ky, at
II and August l.. I and ii. Colorado and Utah
tickets will be limited for continuous passage
from starting point to either Denver. Colorado
points stop-over will be allowed on colorado
tickets within hnal return limit and OIL Utah
tickets within thirty days on the going trip; con-
TO South Dakota and Wyoming points, stop
over will be allowed In either direction at points
west of the Missouri River within fifteen days
limit on ail tickets Viii b. October 81, 1903.
Full particulars concerning the above can be
had Of agents Of the Illinois Central aAd con-
Meeting lines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

Residence Properties for Sale.
Several line residences in desirable portions
OF the City OF Manchester for sale cheap. En-
Quirc Mt the ONCE of Manchester Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-01

j. F. MERRY, a. q. p. A., Dubuque.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BOAT
Gresham ecure Backing for Perfect
ing His Corkscrew Boat.

New York, December 2S.-James
Gresham, of Brooklyn, has found capt.
tai to demonstrate the commercial val
lie of his cOrkscrew boat for which is
anticipated a speed of fifty miles per
hour. A syndicate of New York CAPT
talists has agreed to furnish $50, 900
with which to build a small boat on the
corkscrew plan with the further I'M
d~erstanding that if it demonstrates its
ability on a commercial scale to ap-
proximate the speed which the modes
have reached, the syndicate Will fur
nish sufficient capital to build a mai
boat.
The inventor promises that his craft
will cross the Atlantic in less than three
days. The vessel, the construction OF
which is being arranged for at the
Newport News hipyards, is not intend
ed for passenger service, but only for
the conveyance of mails and fast freight
and for use in life saving stations. 1t
is so constructed that it can penetrate
the surf or the waves of the toughest
water. The VOC is cylindrical in shape
with a s~erpentine fange like a cork
screw extending from bow to stern and
the outershell ~revolves through the wa
ter, while the inner compartment main
tainS its equipoise.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
TO RESCIND THE CHARTERS
In Mississippi of Insurance Companies
I'm the Southeastern Tariff Associa-
ton.

Jackson, Miss, December 28.-Attor-
ney General Wiley N. Nash, whose
term Of Office expires in January, has
created CONSERVATION and confusion
in insurance circles by filing a bill of
information in the Kinds county circuit
court, declaring that all insurance COM
panies doing business in the state and
acknowledging allegiance TO the South
eastern Tariff Association have violat-
&C the state law regarding trusts and
combines. He asks that their tran
chises and charters be Cancelled and the
companies prevented from ~transacting
further business in Mississippi.
In his declaration, the attorney n
eraa states hat by uniting or pooling
their interests for the purpose of estab-
tshing a set of rates from which the
underwriters are not allowed to vary
the association and the companies
therein have violated a section OF the
Annotated Code and its amendments.
Local agents are writing their man
gers to com to the scene as soon as
possible. The proceedings Will be call
ed at the sitting OF the Kinds county
circuit court which meets two weeks
hence.
The new attorney general, Hon.
Monroe E.. McClurg, promises to carry
the fight on. 1t is estimated that fully
s25, 600, 900 worth Of policies ar carried
by the t~hirty-one companies named in
the bill of information.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
GOLD EXPORTS

New York, December 2S.-Wall street
estimates Of next Saturdays gold en-
gagements place the amount at 50, 00O,-
600. Superintendent Mason, of the as
say office, has not yet been instructed
to furnish bars for export at less than
one-tenth OF one per cent. premium, so
nothing but coin, it is thought, will be
shipped.
Muller, SchaN & co. will ship s7s0,-
900 and August Belmont & co. $500, 600
by Saturdays steamers. The discrep-
ancy between Wall street announce
merts OF gold engagements for last
Saturdays steamer and the custom
house reports Of actual shipments was
cleared up today when the papers COW
ering the Goldman, Sachs &c Co.. ship
ment Of 81, $50, 900 were filed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
SAN FRANCISCO UNEASY
Over Existence of Plague I'm
Hawaii and h East.

IN. Francisco, December 2S.-The
news of the breaking out of the plague
in Honolulu brought here by the trans
port Centennial has created some
alarm among the state and city health
officials, and every ~precaution is being
taken to prevent a possible admission
of the disease into this city. The
transports Centennial and Newport,
which arrived last night, and the Tar
tar, which arrived from Manila today,
are now at quarantine station undergo
ing fumigation and will be detained at
Angel island for some time. The steam
er Gaelic is due here tomorrow from
the Orient via Honolulu and will be
sent to quarantine and held there I'M
til all possible danger is passed.
News from reliable sources in the
Orient is to the effect that the disease
is prevalent in China n Japan to an
unusual extent and hat the officers at
Manila have pI ecautions to pre-
vent the plague from getting a foot
hold there. News from Bombay is to
the effect hat the plague is rampant
in India, and in view of these condl-
tions the authorities in this city and
every port on the Pacific coast will
take strenuous precautions to prevent
the introduction of h bubonic plague
on this coast.