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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-30
CHAPTER XIV.


To know that you are a marked man,
the object OF hatred which nothing
but your death can appease, is to be
sadd!ed with the companionship OF
horror and fear. To sit with locked
doors, to know no moment of respite
waking or sleeping, forever to feel the
contact Of the revolver in my hip peck
ct, to distrust every man in the street
who brushed against me-this was my
life. and little wonder II found 1t In
tolerable and sought for change among
men who merely sought for pleasure.
And thus 1t came about that inyari-
ably dragged my uncle to one of the
pleasure houses within the vicinity Of
Leicester square, for there, amid the
glitter and the hum of life, always
felt safe and had some chance of part
" forgetting the doom that was laid
upon me.
On this particular evening, after din
ing In the vicinity, we strolled into the
Empire and mixed with the well dress
ed nondescrlpts who patronlze that
temple of art. Here. as usual, we met
acquaintances to whom we merely
nodded or passed a brief good night, as
the case might be. But one, a stock
broker friend. came and buttonholed
my uncle. and, seeing that they wanted
to talk business, I strolled on. When
returned, he was nowhere to be seen.
This in itself was not very alarm
ing matter, but fruitless search from
one end Of the promenade to the other
caused some slight misgivings. What
had become Of him? Where had he
gone?
4 walked up and down for some time,
peering to right and left, but the min
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nicn did not appeal b me- once
saw Jew financier tap his nose and
look In a similar manner. and thought
Immediately Of fat pork. It ID curious,
when one comes to think Of II, how the
sight Of fat, middle aged Jew win
conjure up pictures Of pig.
But, evidently seeing the agitation IN
my face, the smile faded from his, and,
advancing closer, he Whispered, why,
Davle, what's the matterr
"I've had a squeak"
"What, here? Good heavensi Howr
In as few words - possible I told
him. His face grew drawn and hag-
gard as he listened, and when had
finished he clutched me By the arm and
drew me to him.
''This is awful, Davie," he whisper
ed. Forgive me for leaving you; but
here. in the midst Of all this life and
light, how could one dream they would
attack US heres And the young fellow
who warned you = where 10 hef I
should like to speak TO him"
We searched for him, but without
success. The performance was near
ing its close. Already many people had
left. The young fellow had evidently
taken his departure.
II am sorry" said my uncle. II
should like 10 thank him and learn Q
little Of the man with the beard. You
would know this young man asainr
Undoubtedly"
"Had you ever seel- him Asre b.
fore!'
Never 10 my knowledge. He WAS
quite the ordinary, well dressed sort Of
person. I should not have noticed him
had l not caught him staring 20
strangely at me-"
Anyway, 1t was lucky he spoke"
and his hand frightened on my arm.
Dear old Jim.
We left the theater and walked
home. almost hoping that the enemy
would make some dgn, but We sue
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seemed exceedingly fond Of Chinese
curiosities. to which he frankly replied
In the Affirmative.
"Their civilization is 80 different
from ours. their ways of life so
strange. 1t is the change. the complete
change. which fascinates me. The
great longing Of my life is to go TO the
far east, and one of these days hope
to avail myself of the opportunity. The
idea doesn't seem to fascinate you"
"Well, no, can't say that it does"
Strange how tastes differ. Why, in
my rooms In Cork street have SPLEEN
did collection of curiosities. You must
come and see them one day when you
return to town."
OF course declared that should be
delighted. There was no reason why
I should tell this stranger that any
thing pertaining to China or the Chi
nese was to me significant of all that
was horrible in my life. It was 4
long story and one best kept to myself.
1t was not every one who would care
to associate with a marked man.
! turned once more the closer to In
spect superb series of torture pic.
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s Eve had better go now," he said.
THAT fellow saw US enter. he must
see us go out again or he may suspect
us Of watching. must go and see
Warlng. We shall certainly lose that
fellow in the crowd. Quick, there's an
empty hanson coming along the street
just now!"
! snatched up my hat and gloves, and
together we bundled down the stairs,
opening the door In time to hail the
cab. With nonchalant step we cross
ed the pavement.
Bank" said my uncle as he bal
anced himself on the step.
I, following took leisurely look up
the street. The man with the billy
cock hat had left his stand and was
hurrying in our direction. caught a
last glimpse of him as we shot round
the corner into Piccadilly. He was
still good hundred yards behind.
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like 1t. Fellows are ..ols. You
don't dissipateT,

uon't 0l6SlpdteT
WELL" said l. not altogether relish
ing the fact that my virtues were 30
clearly imprinted upon my face, sit all
depends on what you call dissipation"
He smiled almost extensively, I
thought, yet In way which many peo-
pie would have called clever. At all
events, 1t deepencd my first impression
OF him, which, In spite Of my gratitude,
was not altogether complimentary.
Just then my Uncle Jim came along,
and Immediately introduced my new
| friend.
'This is my uncle, Mr.. Davie. This
V the gentleman who warned me in
the Empire last night"
PLEASED to meet you, sir. May We
exchange cardsY'
We all three Immediately took out
our cases. The strangers card bore
the legend "Mr. Cyril George Went
worth"
II am delighted to meet you" said
my uncle warmly. my nephew has
fully described the incident Of last
night. believe We are greatly In
debted to you, SIR"
II hope not, indeed. Perhaps, after
an, may have been mistaken. The
mans action was certainly suspicious,
but II was all done 30 quickly that II
10 Just possible may have imagined
the worst"
| Ny uncle looked serious.
unfortunately, I am unable to think
%. No doubt Mr.. Kingston has told
you that we have enemiesr
II believe he did say something to
that effect" replied Mr.. Wentworth.
hut I hope your enemies are not of the
desperate classr'
II hope not, indeed" said Jim, the
willy one. But you win admit that
your story Is . little stimulatingf'
"Well. yes" he admitted, .'it certain
" 10 II one takes 1t seriously"
Il take II very seriously" answered
my uncle sravely.
mics are desperater'
II am afraid II 10. Tell me, what
was this man Ike who tempered with
the drinkr
Mr.. Wentworth screwed his face up
and tnnned his h>aA In \ vain aAIorf
"a recoiiac+
.IJnon INV .op, n. "a. . x.,v ~.
binary individual with . beard. That
Ia rememh.ra
sW.. n. IA, a, n..rv
.Oh, dark, decidedly, and, now
come to think Of It. rather foreign
.srhsr. hap .r.a -, ,ro,.
.Her echoed onr nav acon.,ntance
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In The District Court of Iowa, In And For
Delaware County. February Term,
A. ID. 1901.

In The District Court of Iowa, In And For
Delaware County. February Term,
A. D. 1901.
In the matter of the)
Estate of Notice of Final re
James Barr Sr, deceased port AA- ~
10 Margaret Barr, widow, and Mary Ann
MiIlen. James 4. Barr, Andrew L. Barr, Maggie
Roberts, Eliza Rogers. John G. Barr, Jennie
russell, William Barr, Clara Barr, Louie Barr
George Barr. Harvey Barr. Eric Barr and ANY
Barr, heirs at-law and devisees of James Barr
ST.; late OF Delaware county, Iowa, deceased
and Mary Barr, Reulah b. Barr, and Torrey
8. barr, widow and heirs-at-law of I. M, Barr
deceased
You are hereby notified that on or before the
ilrst Gay Of the next term of the District Court
OF SAID Delaware County, to be begun and hold
en- at Manchester. Iowa, on the nth day Of Feb
ruary, 1901 there will be on file In the office of
the Clerk of the District Court of said Delaware
County the Final Report of the undersigned as
Executor OF the Estate of said James Barr, ST.,
deceased. asking that said report be approved
and that upon making distribution nd DISPOSE.
ton OF the finds In his hands belonging to said
Estate as stated In said report that said estate
De ad1.idged settled and that he be discharged
and his suretieS released
And that unless you appear and make OBJ
jections thereto on or before noon ,of the
second day of said February. 1901, term
OF said District Court, said Estate will be
ad1ndged settled aud said Executor and
his sureties released and discharged
Dated at Manchester, Iowa, this 18th day of
January. 1901. JOHN G, BARR.
BRONSON u CARR, Executor.
Attorneys for Executor. s4w,
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When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief is
necessary, as it is dangerous to delay.
We would suggest that One Minute
Cough Cure be taken as soon as indica-
tions of having taken cold are noticed.
1t cures quickly and its early use pre-
vents consumption. Smith Bros.
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CHAPTER xv.

n SVAA3VT1ON " Cf3IO8,
Later on in the evening. ~ I was
going up to dress for dinner. enopnn-
tered Mr.. Wentworth once more.
"Hellor" said he. what nooff'
third"
"Mine also"
We got out Of the lift together and
walked down the passage, he chatting
glibly Of what he had seen and what
~ had been doing with himself that
day. Opposite his door he stopped and
invited me within.
Half An hour yet to dinner. SUD
pose You can dress in ten minutesr
LESS. 1 think, II the need arise"
It was bedroom similar to my own.
Indeed the rooms Of q hotel have q
wearisome likeness to each other-a
chilly baroness that makes one feel q
stranger and a wanderer.
I noticed on his dressing table sever-
n quaint curios Of an eastern pattern
and drew his attention to them.
YES" he said: I'm 4 bit of curio
hunter. This Malay creese," he con-
tinued, taking up villainous looking
weapon with an inlaid handle, has 4
Srewsome story Of its own. I got 1t
with the weapon ~ one gets pedi-
gree with dog; but whether real or
faxed. can't say"
"And the storyf'
1.-THE man who owned this ran amuck
and killed seven people. Jealousy, l
believe. But, Lord. you can never
credit half the tales you hear"
1.-THE weapon looks sinister enough
10 have such history"
He laughed. II think a curio IL of
no value without q personal history.
In fact, l insist upon getting q history
with the article, real or spurious.
nsver inquire too closely. It doesn't
d. We are al very fne fellowA but
No might easily be flner. Now lock at
this pistol" said he. at IL very old
and 10 of Chinese or Korean manufac-
ture. History traces it back to Chi
King. a celebrated prince Of the Ming
dynasty. Who Chi-King was or what
was the Ming dynasty haven't the
remotest idea, but the dealer I bought
II from In Wardour street spohe of
them with such an air of familiarity
that did not like to display my dsno-
rance by asking questions"
The weapon referred to was a curl
ously wrought, old fashioned fintlock.
not unlike the clumsy contrivances of
three centuries ago, and yet from the
appearance OF the metal had no doubt
whatever that the dealer Of Wardour
street had manufactured this antique
nrearm as easily - he had traced Its
history.
ut doesn't shoot, supposeT
GOOD heavens, no! 1t couldn't even
II you found the man who was heroic
enough to test It"
handed 1t back to him. He took II
and smilingly asked II I was not anx.
ious to hear its history.
"No. thanks. Some day perhaps. IT.
getting rather late now"
NJ see. You think I've been mad
probably. Fortunately 1 don't take
such trines seriously. But these pic.
lures are the real thing. A friend OF
mine, who has been to China, bought
them In Canton. Painted on rice pa.
per, believe. Awfully delicate stun
Be very careful. or you'll stick your
fingers through It"
He opened portfolio and displayed
. dozen or 10 Of glaring pictures. stif
and crudely colored in the approved
Chinese style. There were pictures Of
junks. mandarins in gorgeous robes Of
office. Tartar generals ON unnatural
looking horses. women playing guitars
and several pictorial expositions Of the
torture.
Turning = Nm, ! spsssatsa tAAs b
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Docs It Pay to Buy che.p2

Acheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more Sc
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Go to y warmer and more regular eli
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sssc0tt~sere01 ny 1fte16 SrA0 had sc0sW1d
me against he drink
ceeded in reaching the house without
molestation- Naturally, being suspi-
cious Of our shadows, We trod with q
careful step. and in our anxiety to
follow up the dgurative Language. We
stumbled more than once. But It was
nothing. Many strange night birds
haunt the purlieus Of Piccadilly.
But when my'9uncle. who bore Q
candle in his hand, arrived before the
door, saw him start and then raise
the light as though he wished to sx-
anime something. Peering over his
shoulder. saw distinctly the sign Of
the society. traced with the now famil-
lar vermilion pencil.
l confess that this last proof OF the
desperate daring of our enemies COM
pletely overwhelmed me. II, a. my
uncle had said. their object In thus dis
playing the sign was to frighten N,
they succeeded thoroughly. At least,
as far as was concerned. To me The
combat seemed q ihopeless one. What
ordinary being could hope to cope sue
cessfully with such persistent nendsl
This. coming SO soon after my escape
at the theater. upnerved .me complete
iy. No miracle would have surprised
.l'e 'nen.
MY uncle. without speaking. opsned
me door. and together We entered and
uade thorough search Of the apart
lnent. but here we found NO trace.
VI.
ihen ne rang for the porter. and from
nm we learned that two men had
come about = o'clockto look for rooms,
out what they were IKE, beyond being
niue men ana ozark. no could not ~.
Tbsn NJ : nne,a I'm. .n, s.u as W...ow'
ad No -. . Az ~ sul. ., 70 Me' sooEe
tn s.v -, n.s .s .s s 49,. sn. ss..no
fs+hor IA sa 80 -. s- 49, "VAus "
"nav,a ~ ~ 49,, v..eA sIS'oys.'
nra.sa - .S.Ip 49, W.
- ~ 49, ~ su.uoN ot an oD'ec1on
h,a.Ly.,. ~ II. yo .au sA.es
Sroaa - VI .ue .oaowns morning W
p.,.s.a ,1ss sau 'o". G..n .ot
va aroYs ~ ot tSa S %a. .ay. IN 1f'sn'oo
Ts uU.e :" .ne oae.lopoee.
80 ne " ~. QUIZ ntst promensae
as ,s .h ~. . h... ~s. ~. ln.as Wl'9 our
eS,a. s. y. ~ ~. ~ ons .esemonns WOO
sas' " NJ Me spy OF Lover stlee1 was
to dr,ns -. .1 =. .s ~, Masn psos.e e.ms
snvth,n. - :. ...a,s,s... ..." ~ ~
aass.aa U ~ susp.s.oas u..uls un,
w.s na..,ns ' . ~ n"s' ~. ~ ~ In
enoo,,r.o.ad -. 49,. ~ M":
~ sa...H - ~ ~. ....u " sne .1up.1s'
ea.,ns. s ~ S.,ns WV .s "s'"e1 -
paao.a en ,......,x..,.
~. ~. .ass "e' .s'.s ~ as'
-. s ."Au
An' no" 10 you GOT 1nis u = %
nghtful surprise. When did you coms
GOWN
TINS morning. ana your
about an hour ago. Delightful
place, Brighton. isn't 1t r
VERY"
thought he seemed tribe excited,
and noticed that bis slim fingers felt
very cold ~ they rested against my
palm.
stopping here, supposer he asked
next.
yes.
80 am L. Awfuliy glad to have met
you.
rhanks very much. You may be
sure after the service you rendered me
last night that l fully reciprocate"-
Pooh" he said. Don't mention It
thought 1t looked hshy. and ] spoke
Let's say no more about II. at least q
TAR as am concerned"
he opened his case and offered me .
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He Immediately dpolOgized Nth q quite
unnecessary veltemcnce.
utes ran ON, and still he put in no ap-
apearance. Then l really began to feel
nervous, for his going away like this
was in direct opposition to an arrange
ment Into which we had entered-that
of keeping together while out of doors.
No doubt he was somewhere within
the precincts of the house. OF that
almost succeeded In convincing my
self. But wherei
Not daring to leave the promenade
for fenr he should return during my
absence, went to the bar at the far
end and ordered drink, which well
remember receiving from a weary,
worn creature whose pallid face pro-
claimed an Intimate acquaintance with
the least delightful side of life. Group
ed around the bar were about dozen
men of various ages, some with the
youthful bloom still ON their faces, 9TH
.ers Of the notified, flushing stamp
whose features are an unfailing index
to their lives.
ordered my drink, drank while the
scsla fixed and then placed the tum-
bier upon the counter while turned
about to quiz the approach to the bar,
for was not without hope of seeing
my uncle thread his way through the
sthrong and come toward me ~ Il
ever, be fAtled tQ put W r sale1
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Washington, D. @.
Genessee Pure Food Co., Leroy, N. Y;
Gentlemen:-Our family realize 60
much from the use of Grain.O that
feel must say word to induce others
to use 1t. If people are interested in
their health and the welfare of their
children they will use no other bever-
age. l have used them all, but Grain q
l have found superior to any, for the
reason that it is solid grain.
Yours for health,
G. F. Meyers.
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Notice of Probate of Will.
State OF Iowa; Delwarae County. So.

To all whom 1t may concern:
You are hereby notified that the last will of
Anton Harmeier deceased, has been filed open
ed aud read and Monday, the 18th day of Feb
ruary. A. ID 1901 fixed as the time. and the
Court House in Manchester the place for hear
ing and proving the same.
Witness my hand aud seal OF said court this
22nd day of January, 1901.
[seal] JOHN GEOR GEN,
Clerk District Court,
BY E. +. SIAS,
5S3w Deputy
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Notice OF Appointment OF Administrator.
State of iowa. Delaware county IS.
Notice Is hereby given, that the undersigned
has been duly appointed aud qualified as Ad-
mtnistrator OF the estate of John Kahl late OF
Delaware County deceased. All persons In
debted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediste payment, and those having claims
against the same illpresent them duly anthem
ticated, to tee undersigned for allowance.
CHARLES II. CRUISE,
Dated January 22d 1901 Administrator.
BRONSON 6 CARR,
Atty's, for Estate,