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calling through the open Windows:
John, there are two saddled horses
under the trees. See who has Gomez
Armstrong strobe forward to the
stair head.
"1our pardon, madam" he said. conc
of the horses is mine; the other be
longs to your brother. May ask the
man to look after them?"
The GAL turned quickly, her dark eyes
wide with alarm. Into the mind of
the intruder. looking down upon her
from his elevation, flashed the words
OF her brother: ut simply means you
have not yet met the right woman.
When you meet her, you will be in as
great daze as that in which l found
you at the crossroads"
"She is magnificent" he said to him.
self. With her mass of black hair fall
ing in wayy cascade over her shout
ders. her midnight eyes appealing and
dashed with a fear that swept the
color from her cheeks, she looked Il
palid goddess.
My brother!" she cried Mt last.
What Of him." Then, noticing the
Dlood on Armstrong; coat, she gave
utterance TO Il startled exclamation,
moving Il step forward and checking
herself. us lie wounded? Has there
been Il battle! Where is he:''
HE is wounded, but not seriously.
brought him to his own ROOM
Without another word she spraug up
the stair. past her interlocutor. and
flew along the hall. disappearing into
the invalld's chamber Armstrong
thought it nest not to intrude at the
moment OF their meeting, so passed
on down the stair and out to the
horses. where he found an old servitor
standing guard over them. Armstrong
dispatched him for the doctor.
Then he led his own horse to Il stall
In the stables. took off saddle and bri-
die, then went to the well and removed
the stains from his clothing as well
as water would do il. Going toward
the house lie met the girl
My brother says you tell him the
wound is not dangerous. Is that true?"
she asked.
quite true I've had dozen worse
myself" he replied, with encouraging
eXaggeration. But he will have to
lie still for month or more"
"He says that is impossible, but l
told him he shall do as the doctor or
ders, duty or no duty. L am going to
send for DR.. Marsden, SO pray pardon
me-"
II have already sent for DR.. Mars
den. l took that liberty. for it is bet
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ed to certain lords in Scotland. If that
commission crosses the border we are
like to have Il blaze to the north of us
which l do not wish to see kinded un-
til year from now. Then, by God
then, by Gods will shall be ready for
them. We shall defeat the Scots in
any case, but if this commission reaches
these indictments we cannot have the
pleasure-humph!-we shall be preclud-
ed from the duty of bcheading the ring
leaders without bringing on ourselves
the contunely of Europe. Without the
kings commission they are but broil-
ers, marauders. With this commission
they will set up the claim that they are
belligercnts.
THE commission must be Intercepted
at all costs. 1t will be your task to
Illustrate the intentions of the king
and his Scottish mobiles. But the task
is more complicated than yet appears
1t would be an easy matter to run this
messenger through the body and there
an end. | want what he carries. but
do not wish to harm the carrier.
These Scots are Il clannish trouble
some, determined race. II you pricl,
one with swords point the whole
nation bowls. This. then. must be
done quietly, SO that we bring 10 swarm
about our ears. William Armstrong
IS the messengers name. and he has
powerful supporters in his own coun-
try. He was stopped as soon us lie
crossed the border yesterday and
brought here. He pretends to be an in
nocent trader in cattle and Will likely
, keep up that pretensc. have an
peared to believe Ill lie says. and he
leaves this house tomorrow morning
with pass from my hand. giving him
permission 10 travel as far south as
Manchester. which WAS all he asked.
l would willingly lave given him safe
conduct to oxford. but lie was too
crafty TO accept such thing. He
thinks he can make his way south fron,
Manchester. AS Il matter Of fact. he
cannot, but | wish TO make the WAY
easy for him.
'Of course ! could give - general Or
der that he WAS not TO be molcstel. but
there are reasons against this. us we
have doubtless spies in or own ranks.
and Il general order would excite sns-
picion and would probably prove use
less because this man. south of his per
mits territory, will cn,teavor to go st,i.-
reptitious!y to oxford and by unfre-
Qucnted routes. 1t Will hc vailr duty
to become acquainted With Armstrong
and win his confidence You will ac
company him to Oxford and return
with him. You will be protected by !.
pass so broad that it will cover any
disguise either of you may care to as
sumo. 1t is such Il pass as have new
err issued before and am not like to is
sue again, so l need not warn you to
guard it carefully and Use it only when
necessary. 1t reads thus"
Here the speaker took. up IL sheet of
paper on which he had been writing
and, holding ii so that the light from
the candles fell upon it. read aloud:
Pass the bearer and one other without
question or interference. from Carlisle to
Oxford and return
"The Journey south will give you the
opportunity to become acquainted with
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->OBERT
BA RR,
or o"yennie Rosfer,
Journalist." Etc.

an. On the northward march
st become possessed of what he
and when you bring it to me
aceive in its stead pardon and
ton. If you do not succeed be-
Sou reach Carlisle, then l must
him, possibly kill him as a spy.
you undertake it?'
lis an ungracious Office you would
tow upon me. sir. l had rather
let him in fair fight and STAY him or
ave him slay me, as God willed."
There speaks youth" cried Crom-
well impatiently. This man is a
treacherous, lying spy, whose life by
all the rules Of war is already forfeit.
/ propose to discomtit him with his
own weapons. Nay, more, l willingly
save him from the destruction he mer-
its. You are set to do him the great
est service one man can offer another.
If you fail, he dies; if you succeed, he
has probably a long life before him."
"Sir, you are in the right, and your
argument is incontestable. l accept
your command willingly"
A CLEAN of pleasure lit the rugged
face of the general for he was fiat
tered to believe his prowess in contro-
versy was no less potent than his gen
ius In war. His voice softened percep-
tibly as he continued:
"You save your country and at the
same time save your country's enemy.
What excuse will you give to Arm
strong for your desire to visit Ok
fordT'
"Aly friend, the son of Lord Rudby,
is there. Although we are on opposite
sides, he has none of the bitterness
against ME shown by his father. will
say l wish to confer with him."
"That will serve. Now this pass is
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last.
yes, and am willing to ride as hard
as you like if you are pressed for
time
"Oh, Pm in no hurry. He's a churl
who would not wait while a lover and
his lass whispered. and shall do
aught that l can to forward your ad-
venture il there is any obstacle"
II thank you. but there is like to
be no obstacle at this time of the day.
hope to have the good fortune to find
her walking in the garden. This would
simplify my quest"
Are you forbidden the house, then?"
"In Il measure am. have my enc
mics within the walls. but my good
friends also. If l get word with
one Of the latter, difficulties will dis
solve"
Here the youth refined in his horse
and sat for moment anxiously scan
ming the landscape. A belt Of tall trees
bordered the lane, with thick under
growth that seemed impenetrable to
sight or movement. Over the tops Of
the bushes and between the trunks Of
the trees Armstrong gathered glimpses
Of a large mansion in the distance, ex-
tensive groups Of chimneys being the
most noticeable feature. Nearer was
seen Il carpet of green lawn, and be-
You'd, the dappled glitter Of the sun
light on q lake.
will you hold my horse?" asked
the youth. almost in whisper "I
must reconnoiter."
Armstrong sat silent, occasionally
leaning over to stroke the neck of the
steed lie held in tether. He loved all
animals, especially horses, and they
reciprocated his affection. Suddenly
the silence was shattered by cry
hoarse with rage.
II have been watching your ap-
proach, perjured scoundrel! You shall
not escape me this time"
"Sir, sir, I beseech you," came the
entreating tones Of Wentworth; II can
not bear arms against you. Listen but
a moment, sir"
'Draw, you dog, or die the death Of
one"
'Sir, l implore you; l cannot draw
with you opposed. Sir, let me say u
word OH"
There was one clash Of steel, then a
brief cry Of pain. and now silence
again, all so quickly accomplished that
first word and last We're uttered in the
time during which Armstrong lcaped
from saddle to earth. He searched
hurriedly for the leafy tunnel through
which Wentworth Ind passed, but be-
fore he found it the lad staggered into
sight again. his left hand grasping his
breast, his right dragging the sword,
his face pale as chalk.
HE has killed mel" he gasped.
Nonsense! You would not now be
on your feet if the wound were mortal
Who is your assailant?"
mo matter for that. Help me
home"
II shall first give the rogue taste
Of his own surgery" cried Armstrong,
drawing his blade
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WE'LL PIERCED" HE MUTrERED.
But the other restrained his ardor, ca
leaning lea YilY llnon him

But the other restrained his ardor,
leaning heavily upon him.
ut is her father. Do not leave me:
l faint. 1f-I-if IL cannot direct you,
take me down the lane, the hghroad.
My home-the house to the right"
The victim. collapsed in heap on the
sward. reddehins the grass with his
blood.
Armstrong was no stranger to the
rough art Of the leech. He undid the
doublet and flung it open; tore away
the waistcoat and shirt, disclosing an
ebbing cash.
"Well pierced" he muttered. IAN
inch to the right would have done the
Job. The poor chap parted, but not
enough; the onslaught was too fierce
and sudden. The old mans intention
was good, but the DETECTION married the
thrust"
He stanched the wound with the
torn shirt and tied !! sash tightly round
the body. Taking leathern flask from
his pouch, he forced some fluid be-
tween the gray lips, and Wentworth,
with long sigh, opened his eyes.
ITS nothing to boast Of" said Arm
strong carelessly. 81 have ridden
twenty miles worse mangled. Can you
sit your horse il put you on him?"
80 God! o God" moaned the youth.
near to weeping. "Fool that l was to
risk all for the chance of world"
'"Tut. there's no risk. You'll be right
as Edinburgh in three weeks"
"Three weeks! Oh, my God! Would
he had killed me outright"
what is troubling you? Anything
in which l can help? l see you are no
coward, and it is not alone the wound
that hurts. Is it this Oxford journey"
The prone invalid made no reply. but.
grooming. turned his face to the turf.
"Harken! cried Armstrong earnest
~. although our acquaintance is Of
the shortest, l would dearly love to
do you u service. l will go to Oxford
for you and do there whatever you
wish done"
The speaker Redeemed as he said this,
ana his conscience reproved him for
thls making use of the others in
trinity, although he maintained stout
ly TO himself that he was honest in
his proclamation.
The stricken youth was no less troll
bled in mind than in body, feeling him
self Il 'reacherous wretch, accidentally
well punished: bur he, too, inwardly
braced his weakening purpose by the
thought that he acted for the good of
his country. an action tending toward
the speedy return Of peace.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-11-30
Lands You at the Gate,

All the most important trains of
the Wabash Railroad now run into
st. Louis by way of Worlds Fair
Grounds, stopping at Wabash World
Fair Station, located at the main en-
trance. The Wabash is the only
line that sells tickets and checks
baggage direct to the Worlds Fair
main gate. Excursion tickets on
sale daily. Very low rate coach
tickets sold twice a week. Write
for full particulars, and copy of
folder containing map Of st. Louis
and the Fair Grounds. T. A. PAL
MER, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt, 81 Mar
quette Bldg, Chicago, Ill. 2Stf
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WORLDS Fair speeial Train.

Commencing Sunday, May Is, the l.
i. r.. r.. will put on q st. Louis train
from Dubuque leaving there at p. IN.
and arriving at St. Louis at 7:24 the
next morning. Passengers desiring to
take this train can leave Manchester on
No. 4 at 3:42 P. M, reaching Dubuque
buque will carry sleeping car and
berths can be reserved by telegraph up
on due notice being given. Passengers
wishing daylight ride all the way can
leave Manchester on No. 2 at 3:42 9. m.
and reach st. Louis in the evening.
2Ow29 II. q. PIERCE, Agent.
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To Worlds Fair Visitors.


Certain other Chicago-St Louis lines
have advertised freely in Chicago and
elsewhere that they land their passen
gers at the Worlds Fair Grounds. Up
70 short time ago they were using the
Rock Island Road to reach the Fair
Grcunde. A recent order of the United
States Court prohibits the Rock Island
from handling the trains Of other lines.
Tbs Wabash is, therefore, the only line
that can handle Worlds Fair travel
between Union Station, Page Ave, and
the Worlds Fair Grounds. The Chi
cago-St. Louis lines referred to have
applied for permission to run their
passengers over the Wabash tracks,
which permission has been refused.
They will be obliged to land their
passengers at Union Station, which is
over five miles from the Word, Fair
Grounds.
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IS
you !
Stands +,
uoes, saving any
:. vi the lady, who

i. vi the lady, who
Surely, surely. l know what you
would say, for was once your age and
as soaked in folly. The question is,
If you will risk your life for her, will
you do what l ask of you to earn the
girl and your life, or will you refuse
and let her go to another?"
"Slr, will do anything for her."
"Then harken well. There was here
before me, where you now stand, some
moments since, the most plausible liar
in the Kingdom. He told me truths
which on the surface appeared to be
treachery to his friend, but which he
was well aware l already knew, This
was to battle me into believing him. He
rides to Oxford to see the king, and in
that am willing to aid him. He may
tell the king what pleases him and
those who send him. Little good will it
do any of them. In return the king
is to give him a commission to be hand
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Through to California Without Chang,

Via the Minneapolis Il st. Louis r.
II. Two tourist cars each week. Wed
nesday via Kansas City and the popular
Santa Fe System through New Mexico
and Arizona. Leave st. Paul 900 q, m,
Wednesday. arrive Los Angeles Sunday
morning. Thursday via Omaha, Colo
RADIO Springs, famous "Scenic Route"
through Colorado, Ogden and Southern
Pacific. Leave ST. Paul Thursday 800
p. m. arrive San Francisco Tuesday
noon. Rate for double berth accomo-
dating two persons, $6.75. For partlcu-
lars, call on Agents or address A. Il.
Cults, G. 2 u I. A. Minneapolis MINI.
3gW1d
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Business Opportunities For an,

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime.
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best agrl-
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful. We have demand
for competent men, with the necessary
capital, for all branches of business,
Some special opportunities for creamery
men and millers. Good locations for
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbuyers. Cores.
pondence solicited. Write for Maps and
Maple Leaflets. w. T. Reed, Industrial
Agent, 6O4 Enticott Building, St. Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-11-30

International Livestock Exposition
Chicago Ill. Nov. 26 to Dec. 1904
For the above occasion the L. C. r.. II.
Will cell tickets to Chicago and return
at rate of one fare plus So. 90 for the
round trip. Dates of sale Nov. q. 20
and 20. Limited to return good until
December 9th 1904. III. G. Pierce agt.
43W5
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II you want to have picnic,
Tnke Beacom's Picnic Pills
They Will regulate your liver
And drive away your Ills.
Try them. rs cents. All druggists. 60
First and third Tuesday of Each
Month.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell Homeseekers Tickets at one
fare plus $50 to points in Alabama,
Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico,
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New
Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and
Wyoming. Further information apply
to any Great Western Agent, or j III.
Elmer, G. Z. A., Chicago, Ill. 19w33
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cr there be war or peace in the land;
the trees and hedgerows and the flow
ers make path to fniryland of the
narrow lanes, but the man who trusts
TO these winding thoroughfares, unless
lie know the country well, is like to
find himself in an enchanted maze, and
Armstrong, stopping his horse at an
intersection, standing in his stirrups
the better to view the landscape, wrin-'
kled his brow in perplexity.
The sound OF galloping hoof beats to
the rear caused him to sink into his
saddle once more and wait patiently
until he was overtaken. AS his out
look had shown him the woods sur
rounding the mansion lie had left an
hour before in an entirely unexpected
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"Help me to my horse" he pleaded,
ignoring the prefer just made to him.
Il must get home and learn whether
this hurt is serious or not"
ut is far from serious, tell you,
and it means only months tdleness.
Lean you on me. There; make no ex-
ertion. 1 will lift you to your sad
die"
The powerful Scot raised him as if
he We're Il child and, with woman's
tenderness, set him gently on his horse.
He got into his own seat so promptly
that his steadying hand was on his
comrades shoulder before the swaying
body could do more than threaten a
fall
"This way, you say?'
Wentworth nodded YEARLY, and the
two set out slowly for the highroad.
Despite their awkward going, the .efi-
flee they sought was soon in sight,
situated in a park to which wipd-
ing lane led from the main thorough
fare. The place seemed deserted, and
as they neared it Wentworth showed
faint anxiety that he might reach Ills
room unobserved.
My sister must be told, of course,
and doctor brought, but l wish to
avoid rabble of gossiping servants
if can"
II will carry you wherever you di-
rect, and If we meet any one we must
enjoin silence. Can you indicate the
position of q private door through
which we may enter"
"The most private door is the most
public door. The front entrance will
likely be deserted. would walk but
that we must hurry or be seen. Take
me up the stair and to the second room
on your right. That is always ready
for me-"
The Scot took the youth again in his
arms and speedily laid him on his own
bed. The jolting, despite the care
taken, had shifted the rude bandage,
and the wound bled afresh. Arm
strong, anxious for the safety of his
burden, had not noticed that his own
doublet was smeared with blood. With
the better appliances now at hand, he
did what was Immediately necessary
and revived the lads ebbing strength
with a second draft from the leathern
bottle. A sound Of singing came to
them as he finished his illustrations
"That is Frances, my sister," breath
ed Wentworth, with closed eyes.
Break it gently to her and say l am
not dangerously hurt. She will know
what to do"
CHAPTER XIV.
a RMsTRONG stepped out into
IA the nan, closing the door soft
ga ~ behind him. The mclody
was coming from the broad
stairway and ceased as the singer
teemed to pause on the landing. He
remembered that landing as he came
up with his burden. He stood hesitat-
ing, undecided whether to advance as
far as the haad of the stair or await
the coming Of the girl where he was.
Then he heard her voice evidently
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-11-30

GThe best family safeguard is reliable
household medicine that will cure Group,
coughs, colds, chilly sensations, running
eyes and nose, sore throat and bronchial
affections-that will keep the children
proof against all contagious diseases
GSuch a medicine is Boschee's German
Syrup, which has record of IS years in
the cure of consumption, catarrh and all
lung and bronchial troubles.
GThe fame of German Syrup as con-
sumptive cure, since its purchase by DIR.
Green from the niece of the famous DR..
Boschee, has extended to all parts of the
earth. 1t has big sales everywhere. 10
qTwo sizes, 25c and 75c. All druggists.
For sale by ANDERs & PnILIpp.
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Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
ton, St. Louis, April 80
to Dec, 1. 1904

Manchester s. Oneida Railway will sell tick
cts ct special rates 10 st. Louis and return
April 80 to November 80. ''
Chean Season tickets. good to go on or be-
time before December is. ''''s
Cheanar. Tickets good to 70 and return
PA within 60 days. not later than
Cheapest r s,sps Is dt to go and return
And Besides Special limited 8 day
80. coach excursions from
a lime 10 time; These tickets Except special
and IL parlor and sleeping cars, and Include
transfer OF passengers and baggage ut Junction
There are many routes to choose from. For
Information as to special rates and routes An.
ply to j. l.. KELSEY, Traffic Mgr l7.7mo.
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition, st.
Louis, Mo-, April 80 to Novem-
her 30 1904
Der 80, 1904.

The I. G. Il. r. will sell tickets to the
exposition from Manchester, Iowa at
the following rates and limits:
Tickets coed for fifteen days $l2.35.
Tickets good for sixty days $l37O.
Tickets good up to November Both,
$1G.45.
These tickets will be honored either
via Chicago or Freeport. Any changes
in rates will he announced.
19w30 H.G. PIERCE, Agent.
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Illinois Central,
EXCURSION RATES,

Excursion tickets will be sold by the Illinois
Central, to the points, and at rates, as follows:
RATES TO ST. LOUIS
st. Louis. Mo.-Loulsiana Purchase EXPOSE
tlon. April 30-December
Write for rates and printed matter. Tickets
limited to fifteen days, sixty days and to Decem-
Der 18th, on sale daily. Coach excursion tickets
limited TO seven days. in addition to date of sale
on sale every Sunday, Monday. Tuesday, Wed.
nesray and Thursday In October and November
from all points in Iowa, at rates less than one
fare.
One Fare Plus $500.
Home-seekers' Excursions, West, Northwest
South. Southeast and Southwest, Nov. / andl5,
December and 90,
Chicago. ill.-lnternational Lye Stock tx
position, November 2G-December g.
For particulars as to dates Of sale, rates, etc.,
apply to any Illinois Central ticket agent. or
address the undersigned,
J. +. MERRY Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent,
4Ott Dubuque. Iowa.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Twice each month. OH specific dates. the IlI
nols Central will sell at greatly reduced rate
from points on Its line north Of Cairo. roundtrip
h9t o.. Excursion tickets South to cor.
tneky. Tennesseee, Mississippi, Louisiana and
saWasi IN Also tS certain p9ints West and
South Dakota. Nebraska, Kansas OkIahoms
ana n. indian 1 Territory. Particulars Of your Iii
describing the advantages and Resources. the
south, address ]. F. Merry. A. G. P. A., l, O.. r..
r.. dubuque, Iowa. For Information regard.
lSslpps, address Z. T. Skene, Land Commissioner
Z. T. M. v. Il. r Chicago,