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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
weather perhapsYy

weather perhapsY'
|. II have always enjoyed great repu-
tation for cheerfulness," answered OAR
rell. You alone seem to have found
my society depressing Yet that is not
surprising perhaps. There is a malady
which. according to all the poets, will
make any man sigh, and have never
had it before"
THAT Is rather pretty Speech" said
Vera. Il have convcrsed principally
during these last days about corn and
gunpowder. A change cheers me. Yet
/ think you did not come Mt this late
hour for that alone"
II came to tell you of discovery that
have made, or, rather, hope to make"
answered Darrell. Perhaps you know
more of 1t than l do, yet l cannot as
sumo that You possess the information.
Let me not waste words. If this place
falls and you are taken, we may grant
that Circassia's cause is lost, may we
not?"
1.-THE place will not fall" answered
Vera. But, admitting your SUPPOSE
ton, what follows?"
IF you, with your best officers and u
small picked force, could escape and
return to Circassia, there would still be
hope. have learned that there is a
secret way along the face of the noun
,aius"-
And you waulI have me take 1t,
having my soldiers to be bute,irred,"
Ht!a Vera. Tint is not MY idea of
i@nltv. which should lave two sides"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

,u,ti,.
This then, will answer" rcioined
Darrell, and. 'o.,li q movement swift as
conjuIne, he snatchcd n sword from
the scnbbard of 81 captain who had ad-
7 Nanced as II with some message for his
superior.
The man. utterly amazed and perhaps
alarmed, started back, ana before he
had recovered himself Darrell had
raised the sword to his lips in the man
iier Of . flute aud was piping in a way
TINT might have amazed a higher type
Of audience. The colonel restrained the
Ai"Sed captain With a gesture and lis
;i'ptd With a drunken wonder that, in
-ess desperate circumstances, would
have Afforded Darrell much alnuse-
mcnt
Suddenly the wretched prisoner,
swinging by the rope. uttered his first
cry, Il long and pitiable scream. 1t was
what might have been foreseen; in
deed, Darrell had expected it earlier.
lie turned, with an atTectation of
wrath.
Il can't be interrupted in this way!e
he cried, sprinsing toward the tor
tured man
1t is probable that every one expected
to see the supposed maniac still Kew
skis cry by piunging the sword into
his body. The colonel had time to call
out:
Don't strike! Upon your own life
And then. before his horse could re-
spond to the spurs, he saw the ,razed
musician leap up and sever with blow
the rope by which keyski was sus-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14


thoroughly regarding the Russian force
that had tut IN between Nladikaukas
and Gredskov. AS the colonel natural
ly desired to occupy the center of the
stage Darrell obtained the obscure po-
sition that he craved.
The prince read the order, smiling,
and he seemed to honor the colonel
with only small fraction of his atten-
ten, except when the news about OAR
rell was disclosed. At this ILilziar
turned to the messenger and asked a
few sharp questions, to which Darrell
replied that the facts Were to be relied
upon, but that he could not tell why
the American had lost favor with the
princess. He had overheard Darrell
talking to himself, cursing his folly and
lamenting his misfortune. KllZiar could
not conceal his satisfaction, but he
bridled his curiosity. No more ques-
tons were asked, and presently the
audience was over.
Darrell found himself quite free, and
he resumed the search for Narnek,
Whom he encountered half an hour lat.
er as the captain was about to mount
his horse i'll front Of smthy where
the beast had been shod. 1t seemed
best to trust this man fully, and Oar.
fsrell disclosed his identity to him at the
QUEST; Yarnek was amazed at the
AmeriSsarl story.
you ma. me your friend" he
said. "Colonel> ISoEpa's wish is sufii-
cient with me, Though that's not an
open secret in this camSS
81 judge" responded DtS5Sell that
you are not less brave thsS ~ but
much more discreet
Gas to the, matter of dIscretios
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Hon do nott come to be hero?''
der frowning skies, enlivened in the
small hours by pyrotechnic struggle
in the darkness with the Russians who
We're attempting to re-encircle Vladi-
sknukas and finished next day in deadly
weariness and the miseries of 4 driz-
cling rlln4-needs nosextended descrip-
ton In this record There were small
losses. A colonel was shot dead in his
saddle after the lighting Seemed to be
over, the fatal bullet a mere chance
wanderer in the air. Some Russian
horsemen dashed in upon a line of bag
gage wagons and butchered few
tcamsters, poorly paid day laborers
without military aspirations. half
dozen soldiers We're killed and fifty per-
haps endured the pain of wounds dur
Ing the long march. Darrell, viewing
us much of this as Il man could see In
the night and particularly the dead
Transfers, who Glanced to fall in his
way, was reminded of the murdered
Turkish merchant and of the poor idiot,
Musef, shot In the back as he ran, and
there arose In his mind a picture of the
war god. like human being endowed
With an individual character and com
PEELED TO act according to It, 50 that,
whether bawiing upon the battlefield,
grooming upon the march or sodden
with the sloth of the camp, he must
kill, and kill ailnlessly, for the mere
sake Of killing
Darrell's position was one of painful
Isolation. For the first few niles lie
rode not far behind the princess; then.
after the fighting was over and her
safety assured. us she sent no word to
him he fell farther to the rear, and in
the last hours of the march, when the
rain had begun, lie lent some MD TO
men who were struggling With cannon
in the reads that grew always worse
In Gredskov OIL the second day lie
formed the acquaintance of IN engl-
neerng officer and was of some little
use In helping to strengthen the city's
defenses lie saw Korna occasionally
and learned from him that there had
been II memorable scene between Vera
and kilziar and that the prince had
''Nt>N N'NN' - IANSSiitii.t1 IN
cuses. The princess. however, had as
serted authority, and 1t was she who
Issued paramount orders in the city
The rain relented long enough to per-
NIT the Russian force to take up its
position, hemmlng in the place, and
then began again without violence. a
slow and steady dripping from the
leaden sky. The besiegers exhibited
indomitable energy. They brought up
surprising quantity of artillery de
spite the state Of the roads, yet not
enough to give them any advantage.
The guns We're too light for the reluc-
ton OF well fortified place. and
GredsEov was fairly we'll fortified,
though Mt the time OF the Circasslan at
tack it had been very badly defended.
Tie time came speedily when no
more cannon could be brought over the
roads. SPIES reported that the Rus
SLAMS were having all they could 90 to
bring up sufficient supplies in the light
est vehicles and on the backs OF mites
and camels. The game as ii stood was
Il draw. The Russians could not taie
the town ana the besieged coald not
get out. But The enemy had to hold
their around only fill better weather.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

tent 10 share your fate since l am un-
persuade you to strike westward with
such force as you can command and
cut your way back to your own coun-
try"
You are gloomy prophet" she
said. Il will find better way"
Sod grant it!' he replied fervently,
as the princess touched her horse with
officers.
Darrell had no more speech with her
that day, but shortly after reaching
Vladikaukas lie received small sealed
packet from her by the hands of Kor-
M. 1t contained this note in French,
beginning without any form of adj
dress:
The inelcsed is from the American consul in
StGyropol ana was int-ustod to one Of my men,
whose arrival you witnessed yesterday. VS..
There was also the following from
the consul:
Mr.. John DARRELL
My Dear sr-i have been urged by Mr.. Robert
Gordon Of paris-ani may add by my own sense
vi uutN--to sliIc ieIt.'cr cHOTt NOf expense iii
solving the mystery OF your disappearance in this
city and to get some trace OF you. My best re-
suit has been rumor that you were charged here
with beini; nihilist, known as Sergius Bilowski,
but there is no record OF the arrest, trial or pun
ishment OF any such person. This have from the
governor general, and / know he is sincere 1t
has also come to my ears that you were with the
Circassian revoiutionists; that you had taken
leading part in that uprising. Upon the merest
chance send this copy OF a telegram arriving
for you in my care. The further adyices promised
therein are not yet at hand You may depend
upon me to guard your property and interests
here to the best OF my ability.
Here followed the usual expressions
of respect and the signature of the con-
sui, Julian Lingard.
Finally there was the telegram, ex-
pressed in these words.
Have learned L. was in pay of Gorski's rela.
tives Had strong pull with C. and assisted in
matrimonial scheme. Received revolver No
doubt it is the one. Torn document is forgery,
but most important signature genuine. Counter
sign forged viii send details by mail. II. C.
Darrell read these words, and the
blood tingled in his veins.
Heaven send Ivan Getchikoff this
way" he said.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Constant motion jars the kidneys
which are kept in place in the body by
delicate attachments This is the reas-
Oh that travellers, trainmen, street car
men, teamsters snd all who drive very
much suffer from kidney disease in
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strengthens the kidneys and cures all
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Geo. III, IL ussn, locomotive engineer,
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of the engine caused ne a great deal of
trouble with my kidneys and | got no
relief until used Foley S Kidney Cure"
benton 4 Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

c-sttS7SfttetI, Uut WIIII-
IN an hour the evidence multiplied until
doubt was no longer possible. Even
Vera, as Darrell was Informed by Colo
mel korna, no longer had hope of
holding VladikauSas, and preparations
for falling back to Gredskov were made
with haste.
Darrell was surprised to find how
many things We're already prepared.
Prudcace and discipline had not been
wanting in the garrison. The little ar
my was wonderfully mobile
This march-begun at midnight un-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
While waiting for your ship 10 come
in busy yourself building L safe harbor
Don's Start Wrong.

Don't start the summer with linger-
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never found anything else that acted 81
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Dangerous If N egleeted.

Burns, cuts end other wounds often
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

SoHt ou"t! GDOU your GtON tUC!"
pended. The man fell upon his back,
for his head had been drawn up and,
the distance being so short, sustained
no injury.
Darrell dropped the sword and, seiz-
ing the pipes that had danglcd by q
cord around his neck, broke them across
his knee 1t was all done In less than
a second. He clasped the disarmed
captain. the first man to reach him,
around the body with grip that near
ly stopped the heart under his ribs
and held before his eyes with the free
hand the order of the khan, taken from
the broken pipes.
Il am the khan's messenger" he
whispered. MY order concerns this
man." And then aloud, "The seal of
the khan!"
. Hearing the words and beholding the
paper in Darrcll's hand and impressed
also by the sudden change in his tone
and manner, the soldiers that had
seized him offered him no great VIC
lence, but held him while the captain
took Nera's order and gave 1t to the
COLONEL
He recognized the seal, battered
though it was, and for some seconds
he hesitated what course to pursue.
'If you would win the favor of the
khan" said Darrell, you will discon-
tinue the punishment OF this man.
The prince will be satisfied when you
inform him that the American, OAR
rell, arrived in Vladikaukas yesterday
morning"
"You are sure of this?"
Absolutely" replied Darrell, land
you may please the prince further with
the information that the American has
entirely lost the khan's favor
you seem to know many things"
said the colonel. bending down from
the horse and looking closely into Dar-
rells face; then to subordinate and
pointing to Kcvski: Put that man I'M
der guard. This one goes with me be-
fore the prince"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

If yon will make inquiry it will be u
revelation to you how many succumb
to kidney or bladder troubles IN one
form or another. IT the patient is not
beyond medical aid, Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure. 1t never disappoints.
Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
The earnest Christian lives in a q con.
tinned state Of repanlence.

What Is Foley's Kidney Cure?
Answer: 1t is made from prescription
of leading Chicago physician, and one
of the most eminent in the country.
The ingredients are the purest that
money can buy, and are scientifically
combined to ge. their utmost value
Denton e. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Stealing is hot confined to taking the
product of mems hands.
A Lesson In Health

Healthy kidneys filter the Impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley's
Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys and
will positively cure all forms of kidney
and bladder disease. 1t strengthens
the whole systcm. Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

~ have used DeNitt's Little Early
RIsers for consultation and torpid liver
and they are sill right. an glad to in
dorse them for l think when we find q
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II" writes Alfred Heinza, Quincy, Ill.
They never grippe or distress. Sure,
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

JoClS came INTO VIA
dillaukas about s
O'Clock of the evening
with reports of the de-
layed Russian force
now well under way.
The early accounts
were thought to be
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
CHAPTER XVI.
A MEssAaE FROM rAR1s.

L was the colonel who
delivered Nera's order
TO Kilziar, and the
prince honored the
messenger with only
a glance. Darrell had
taken pains upcn the
way TO headquarters
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for asthins, bronchitis and
Observation-Disclosures Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Meat originally meant any kind oil
food.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can safely be given to
children.-Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Duty we'll done is the seed from
whence springs the flower of pleasure
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

A: A. Herren, Finch. Ark, writes,
"Foley's Honey ard Tar is the bert
preparation for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. knew that it has cured con,
sumption in the fret stages. denton
Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
ITO De coNT1NuEp.l

You never heard of any one using
Foley's Honey and Tar not being salts
Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Win Cure q, .s;,,,,ntion

Some creature that wear trousers =
only called men through courtesy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
A Revelation.

Lovers quarrels are popular because
it is such fun "making up"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

True friendship says little and does
much.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
CHAPTER XVI.
HELP FROM THE HEAVENS.

,sEHs5E, S1coUTs came into Via
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-03-08
Strikes A Rich Find.

81 was troubled for several years
with, chronic indigestion and ner-
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of Ladcaster, n. 81 mo remedy
helped me until / begin using
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more good than all the medicines
/ ever used. They have also kept
my wife in excellent health for
years. She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female trou-
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mort of Charlotte Amalia, fully
10000 of the 1880 population
living in this city, and less than
1000 being engaged in agricul-
ture.
The total area of these islands
is 1873 square miles, with an aggre-
gate population Of about $1,000.
The population is chiefly colored'
descendants of former slaves who
we're liberated in l84S, English
being the chief language spoken,
especially in the island OF st.
Thomas, which has been for many
years a resort for vessels from
English-speaking countries. These
islands form a part Of the eastern
boundary of the Caribbean sea,
and the importance of st. Thomas
for a great naval station constitu-
tes their chief value to the United
Statas, Whenever 1T shall become
necessary for this New World pow
re to dominate these Caribbean
waters and the ship canal through
The American isthmns. Now that
the Great L public las appeared
| in tue arena of the nations as one
of the most powerful of them, it
becomes necessary that no move
ment Of territorial expansion shall
be taken without ptovidIng for IT'S
protection and maintenance
against any possible foreign at
tack.
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NOTICE.

The public is hereby notified that
hunting and trespassing on the planta-
ton OF N Paul sourn {. zen: A by u,
Is not allowed. All vloIators will b- pro-
secuted.
r 22-3O-d. E.J.OrTy1rR a IN
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The Islands Acquired From
Denmark.
Daily Picayune.

Inc lTodSuTy Ouioou 70
tics has prepared statement OF
information on the Danish islands,
which have just come into the con-
troll of the United States through
the treaty lately ratified with De1-
mark.
These island are st. Thomas, st.
John and st. Croix, the last being
best known for the rum made
there and extensively imported in
to the United States. These is
lands lie off the eastern coast OF
Porto Rico. and are in fact mere
extension of the marine elevation.
oF which Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti and
Porto Rico are the principal re-
srcssutssiyss, While they also
! form connection link between
the Greater and the Lesser An
TILES. St. Thomas, the best
known If the group, lies 3S miles
due east of the northeastern ex-
tremity of Porto Rico; St. john
lies IL miles east of St Thomas.
while st. Croix lies so miles south
of St. John and 81. Thomas, aud
60 miles southeast Of the south
eastern point of Porto Rico. Two
small islands already belonging
to the United States, Vieques and
Culebra, which were obtained
through the cession of Porto Rico,
| lie directly between Porto Rico
and this newly added group.
The islands are small, with a
comparatively small producing ca
pacity, their chief Importance be-
ing by reason of their harbors
which they offer and their value
from strategic as we'll as general
commercial standpoint. st. Croix.
the largest of them, is about 20
miles and from l to 5 miles wide,
with an area of about 80 square
miles, and population of about
10000. 1t is also the most pro-
ductive Of the islands, considera-
Die area being devoted to the pro-
duction of sugar cane and tropical
fruits, and agriculture being the
occupation of large proportion
of the population. There are two
towns on the island, Fredriksted,
with population of $500, and
Christiansted. with a population
of $500. The latter is located up
on the chief harbor of the island,
E which, however, is choked with
mud and of much less importance
T than the harbors of either of the
other islands.
i st. John, the smallest of the
b islands, has an area of but about
81 square miles, and q population
of only about 1000, and a compar-
, atively small cultivable area, its
chief value being in it's possibili-
! ties for harbor purposes. the
natural harbor of Coral bay being
described as one of the best pro-
tected natural harbors in the
West Indies. but at present little
! used.
st. Thomas. which lies nearest to
Porto Rico, is by far the most i'm.
portant in its present availability
!. for harbor purposes, the harbor Of
Charlotte Amalis having been fol
more than century recognized al
one of the best, if not the best
natural harbor in the entire West
Indian group, and having been
during all that time a central
point as a harbor of refuge and