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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Twice each month. on specific dates, the I'LL.
nOis Central will sell at greatly reduced rate
from points on its line north Of Cairo, roundtrip
Homeseekers' Excursion tickets South to GER
lucky, Tennessee. Mississippi. Louisiana and
Aah Al,o to certain points West and
South Dakota, Nebraska, kansas OkIahomS
and Indian Territory. Particulars Of your III
n0is Centrala4ents. = Z
For free copy Of the Homeseekers' Guide
describing. the advantages and resources tho
South address j. F. Merry, A. g. T. A., l. c. r.
T., Dubuque, Iowa. For information regard
Ing lands In the famous Yazoo Valley Of Miss
issippi, address +. T. Skene. Land Commissioner
Y. M. v. Il. Il Chicago. 7al-s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15

National Prohibition Convention at
indianapolis, Ind, June $3.50.
For the above named occasion the
Manchester and Oneida Ry. Co. will
sell through round trip tickets to Ind
annapolis Ind. at one fare plus 1926.
Dates of sale June 26-27-19O4, good
for return leaving Indianapolis mp to
and including July 10-1904.
j, L.KELsEY.
1SWS Traffic Manager.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15

Imperial Council Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine, Atlantic City, Nj, July 10
and Is.
For the above occasion the M. & O..
Ry. Co. will sell first class round trip
tickets to Atlantic City, N. j., at one
lowest regular first class fare plus So 90
for the round trip
For further particulars call on or
address the undersigned at Msnches-
ter, lowe.
J.L. Kelsey,
l3-wls Traffic Mgr.
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Portland Me. June Is. %. National
Conference of Charities and Correc-
ttons, Fl re and one third on certificate
plan
Pittsburg Va. June 1928 Biennial
National Convention, North America
Gymnastic Union.
Atlanta Ga. une % "a, Annual Con.
vention, American Assn. of Nursery
nun, Fare and one third on certificate
plan.
Fare and one third on certificate plan.
1876 j. L. Kelsey Traffic Mgr.
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Coach Excursion to st. Louis
A ccnnnf WnIlda Eair

On the special dates of June 10, is
and 9th. The I.5C. R.I,R. will sell
coach excursion tickets Manchester to
81. Louis and return at a tate of $3.50
for the round trip tickets limited to
seven days.
23w2 H,G. Pierce ACT.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15

Whoever makes the fewest persons
uneasy is the best bred in the COM
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15
By ANNA KATHARINE GREEN
Copyright, 1893, by the Bobbs- Merrill Company


1t was on the rug lying at the foot of
these stairs that came upon the first
Of dozen or more burned matches
which lay in a distinct trail up the
staircase and along the floors Of the
upper halls. AS these matches We're
all burned as short as fingers could
hold them, it was evident that they
had been used to light the steps of
some one seeking refuge above, posi-
bly, in the very room where we had
seen the light which had first drawn
us to this house. How then? Should
proceed, or await the coming of the
"boys" before pushing in upon pos
sible murderer? I decided to proceed,
fascinated, think, by the nicely of
the trail which lay before me.
But when after a careful following
in the steps Of him who had so lately
preceded me / came upon a tightly
closed door at the end of a side pas
sage, gave a slight push to the door
and, on seeing crack of light leap into
life along the jamb, pushed the door
wider and wider till the whole room
stood revealed.
The instantaneous banging of shut
ter in one of its windows proved the
room to be the very one which we had
seen lighted from below. Otherwise
all was still, nor was able to detect
in my first hurried glance any other
token Of human presence than can
die sputtering in its own grease at the
bottom of q tumbler placed on one cor
ner of an old fashioned dressing table.
This, the one touch of incongruity in
n room otherwise rich If not stately in
its appointments, was loud in its sug-
gestion of some hidden presence given
quences, but Of this presence nothing
was to be seen.
Not satisfied with this short survey, I
turned my attention to my surround
tngs, which had many points of inter-
est. Foremost among these was the
big four poster which occupied large
space ut my right. had never seen its
like in use before, and was greatly
attracted by its size and the air Of
mystery impaired to it by its closely
drawn curtains Of faded brocade.
a dressing table laden with woman's
flxings and various articles of the tot
let all Of an unexpected value and
richness, occupied the space between
the two windows, and on the floor, i'm
mediately in front of high mahogany
mantel, there lay, amid number of
empty boxes, an overturned chair.
This chair and the conjectures its po-
sition awakened led me to look up at
the mantel, with which it seemed to
be in some way connected, and thus I
became aware Of a wan old drawing
hanging on the wall above it. Why
this picture, which was a totally unin-
teresting sketch of simpering girl
face, should have held my eye after
the first glance cannot say even now.
It had no beauty, even of the sontimen-
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National Republican Convention

National Republican Convention
Chicago, Ill. June 81
The Chicago Great Western will on
June 16 to 20 inclusive sell round trip
trip tickets at one fare plus Is cents to
Chicago, Ill. For further informatian
apply to any Great Western Agent or
j. 2. Finer G. p. A. Chicago, Iii. 22w3
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Railroads.
Manchester & Oneida Nv.
TIME TABLE.

Train Mop leaves Manchester at & a. m. ar,
riyes at Oneida at $50 m. Uonnect. d
with west bound G. q. w, No. ii n
Returning leaves Oneida at :85 n. m u
arrivesa at Manchester at 8;O5 q. m
Train No. 4. leaves Manchester at 7:lb a. m.
arrives AZ Oneida at 7:45 q. M, con
meets with east bound G. a. w M
Lib o. Returning leaves Oneida at 7:M
q. NJ, arrives at Manchester AT e:I
am. - 49,
Train No. 6. leaves Manchester at s;45 a, M. ar
rlves az Oneida at 9:14 q. IN. Con.
meets with the north bound O. M q
St. r. No. %. Returning leaves
Ohelda at 800, arrives at Manchester
Train No. g. leaves Manchester at $50 D. M. ar.
rives at Oneida at 2:30 p. m. Con.
meets with @. G. W., No, 4. east J;
bound. and No. 0, west bound. Re-.
turning leaves Oneida OF 5:45 p. MI
arrives at Manchester at 5:27 p. m. M
Train No 10, leaves Manchester at 4:45 p. m. r.
arrives at Oneida at 5:15 p. m. Con-
meets with south bound q. M !. & 81
No. 81. Returning leaves Oneide&
a:5:3O p. IN, arrives at Manchester &
j. L.KELSEY,
Gen. Traffic Manager.
Through tickets for sale at Manchester to all
points in North America. : = 80
TRAINS WILL STOP ONLY At
Belknaps Crossing. Platform at Quaker MIL
Switch. Franklin Street Crossing sIvis Cross 8
ing, Miller's Crossing, Twin Crossing, West
brooks Crossing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15

Such investments are not speculative, The
South isnot new country. Market and shipping
facilities are adequate and first class. The
climate Is mild ana favorable. Notwithstanding
selling for prices far below their real value, and
At present prices net large returns on the In
vestment. For free set of circulars Nos. to
In Kentucky, West Tennessee, Mississippi and
Louisiana, onand near the Illinois Central Rail,
the Undersigned. j. +. MERRY. -
Ass'tGen'l Pass'r Agent l. c. r. Il.
Dubuque. Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

tween Oak and Maple avenues was COM
pleted Saturday evening, and the grade on
the same avenue near Holly avenue has
been filled in and will be ready for the
cement workers as soon as 1t settles
The work on Maple avenue was commenced
this morning. and within a few days Car
roll avenue, on both Sides will be under
way. The work is progressing very favor
aoly to the town authorities, who are de-
sirous of seeing the end in sight before the
cold weather arrives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Plat Of Takoma
avenue are visiting relatives and friends
at their former home in Indiana
Mrs. and Mrs. H. s. Bursley will shortly
leave for Nyack, N. Y, where Mr.. Bursley
Will engage in the newspaper business
Mrs. James o. Macallister of Oak avenue
leaves tomorrow for an extended visit to
friends in Baltimore county. Md
Mr.. Octavius knight of Takoma Heights
left today on visit to New York city, his
former home.
Miss Helen Wilson of North Takoma left
To-Day for New York city, where she will
make short stay with friends
Mr.. Hervey S. Knight of Takoma Heights
returned today from extended western
trip, including Cleveland, Cincinnati and
Louisville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

which are likely to continue until Thurs
day.
Charles King a promising young man OF
Sandy Spring, died at the residence of his
mother. Mrs Emma King, in that place
Thursday, aged twenty-three years. He
was unmarried and death was due to tu-
berculosis.
Miss Belle McAtee, for some time princi-
pal of the public school at Choppers, has
resigned 1t Is understood, to accept a po-
sition as trained nurse at Providence Hos
pital of Washington.
Mrs Charles A. Mewshaw Of Elkridge Is
the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John A. Burriss. on Frederick avenue.
Arrangements are about completed for
the conference Of the Baltimore District
Epworth League, which embraces all the
leagues of the Methodist Church South
OF Montgomery county. The place of hold
ing the conference is Brightwood D. c..
converting on Thursday, September l, and
continuing during two days. Rev. Thomas
j. Lambert of Gaithersburg the president
OF the conference, announces that the pro-
gram prepared Is of unusual interest in
Guiding best talent from the churches of
Washington and Baltimore Of the Southern
Methodist denomination.
Prof. Samuel A. Lehman, who recently
accepted the vice principalship of the Rock
vile High School, finds 1t necessary to re-
move to that town. He has purcha sed of
dence, located near the fair grounds of that
town. paying for it $1,000, which he will
occupy next month
MIR. and Mrs. Frederick W. CARLYLE have
gone to Salt Lake City, to remain during
the coming winter. Their home near town
mas oeen closed. and 1T Is probable that the
business interests of Mr.. Carlyle in the
west Will require that he locate in Utah
Mrs. Edward o. Harr and son of Wash.
lngton are visiting relatives in town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd, August %, 1904.
The annual banquet of Cromelin Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, of this county, was
held last evening in Cromelin Hall, at Po-
tomac. The attendance was large, inciud-
Ing delegat tons from the other lodges Of
the county and from nearby lodges in Vir-
ginia. Several of the officers of the Grand
Lodge were also present. During the even
ing Col. Spencer c. Jones of Rockville and
Mr. Whtehouse of Baltimore delivered ad-
dresses. The Tarvilah Cornet Band was
on hand and played frequently during the
evening. There was also music by an or
chestra of string instruments. A splendid
repast was served.
Miss Mellinee Rhodes Of Baltimore is Wis
iting relatives at this place.
Mr. Barnard Welsh has returned to Boul-
der, Col, where he will soon resume his
studies at the University Of Colorado
Judge James B. Henderson, who had been
seriously Ill and who was away undergoing
treatment has returned to Rockville very
much improved in health and apparently
on the road to complete recovery.
In the orphans court at TINS place the
last will and testament Of George Fenton
SnoufYer has been filed for probate and
record, with John H. and Charles T. Snouf-
fer as executors. John p. Seliman, admins
traitor of Lewis l.. Sellmau, mas HleQ q uSt
of sales Of personal property of the de-
ceased. Letters of administration on the
personal estate Of william T. Redden have
been granted to Isabel r. Redden; bond,
81, 1000.
A marriage license has been issued by
the clerk of the circuit court at this place
to Mr.. Arthur ]. Dixon and Mrs. Mary
Page both of Washington.
1t is understood that movement Is on
foot looking to the establishment Of an au-
tomobile line between Sandy Spring, this
county, and Washington city, the idea be-
Ing to haul passengers ana nght freight.
At recent meeting Of The Neighbors," an
agricultural club Of the Sandy Spring vi
cinity, held at the home Of Mr.. Caleb Stab
Ter, the matter was discussed at consdera-
BILE length and the sentiment among
those present was, 1t Is SAID, very much In
favor of the project. Mr.. Bleakman Of
Washington, who is said to be interested
in the undertaking, was present and en-
deayored to get those present to subscribe
to stock to the amount of 5000.
Thomas Wallace and Edward Ball, young
colored men who claim to reside In Wash
ington, were before Justice OF the Peace
Brewer here yesterday to answer the
charge Of disorderly conduct on the fair
grounds Friday afternoon. They were ad-
Judged to be guilty and each was required
to pay fine and costs amounting to
Mrs. James Larkins of Martinsburg, W.
Va, is visiting her daughter at this place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Speed Test Race Between Cruisers

dispatch from Norfolk, Va, last night
says: The result OF the race down the coast
between the United States cruisers Mime
apols and Columbia of the coast defense
squadron was announced today by an Off
Ger Of the squadron The ships sailed from
Block Island Friday afternoon at o'clock.
the Columbia leading from the start max
ing an average speed under natural draft of
twenty knots an hour, the highest speed
developed by the ship under normal steam
ing conditions being III knots.
In starting the Minneapolis was delayed
two hours and twenty-five minutes in coup
ling up her engines for the third of the
triple screws but as soon as the ship had
coupled up the Minneapolis followed the
Columbia, making an average of nineteen
knots an hour, and when pushed made PA
knots for brief period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Battle Between Cowboys and Police.

A dispatch from Silver City, N. NJ. last
night says: In shooting ARRAY here today
Constable Perfecto Rodriguez was killed.
Town Marshal Kilburn fatally and
Patrick Num- and Howard Chenoweth
badly wounded. Num-, who is foreman OF
the Diamond A. cattle outfit, in effort
to influence several Of his cowboys to re-
turn to the ranch became involved In a
fight with one OF them. Chenoweth, a
friend of Num-, was trying to subdue him,
and grabbed Nunn's revolver, which the
latter had laid aside, and began shooting
Num- was hit twice and Rodriguez was
shot through the heart Kilburn then at
tempted to disarm Chenoweth. and was
shot in the neck, his wound being consid-
cred fatal. Deputy Sheriff John Collier,
armed with a shotgun, then engaged Cheno-
weth in a duel. shooting the latter in the
face and neck. The fight occurred on the
main street of the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
TAKOMA PARK NEWS.
Funeral Of Joseph w. De Neane-Gen-
eral and Personal Items.

Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock over the remains of
Mr.. Joseph Wilder De Neane at the resi-
deEce of his son-in-law, Mr.. James q
Macallister on Oak avenue. Takoma Park.
Nd Rev. William Hart Dexter, pastor of
the Takoma Presbyterian Church, officiated
At the conclusion Of the services the re-
mains were placed in a vault in Glenwood
cemetery and were inferred in the family
lot this afternoon
Mr.. De Neane was formerly employed in
the government printing Office, and at the
time of his death was IN the record division
Of the pension office. About a year ago
his health failed and he was compelled to
relinguish his official duties. From that
time he had been gradually falling until
the end came Friday evening at 1850 o'clock.
He was a resident Of the District for thirty
years and less than year ago removed to
Takoma Park. He was in the SEVENTEEN
year Of his age, and had always been &C
lively engaged in former years.
During the civil war he served four years
In Company A, list Pennsylvania Reserves,
in which company he enlisted as private.
He was past commander of George B.
Meade Post, No. 8, G. A. R., a life member
of Columbia Lodge, No. 3, F. A. A. NJ. and
a member of Washington Lodge, 1. o. o. F.;
Lodge, K. of P. Representatives of each Of
these organizations were at the funeral
yesterday afternoon. At the cemetery
the G. A. R. held services over the re-
mains. The casket was completely hidden
beneath handsome floral tributes including
several set pieces from the different or
ganizations to which he belonged. Mrs.
James o. Macallister, his daughter, and
two sons. Curtis C. and Wilder NJ. De
Neane, survive him.
A special meeting Of the town council of
Takoma Park, Md, was held Saturday
night at the residence of the town clerk.
The meeting was presided over by Mayor
]. B. Kinnear, with the following council
men present: ]. B. Derrick, c. w. Scud-
der, e. e. Blodgett, j. H. Van Houten and
Town Clerk Ben G. Davis Mr.. R. F.
Proctor. representing the firm of Williams
& Whitman Of New York city, was present
and submitted set of plans for the new
sewage disposal field, together with esti-
mates for doing the work. The pipes will
be about one and a half miles long and will
cross twice beneath the Sligo and once
above it. before reaching its final destina-
ton. The plans, together with the explana-
ton, as submitted by Mr.. Proctor, were
accepted by the council for future refer
ence and report
The work of constructing the cement
sidewalks. it was reported, is well under
way, and with the approach of cool
weather the contractors are making strides
to complete the work. Tulip avenue be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Paid His Life for Devotion to Music.

dispatch from Chocago says: Paul
Palmer Knapp. son of the Rev. and
Mrs. H. w. Knapp of Oak Park. has paid
with his life for his devotion to his musical
career.
Young Knapp. who was a violoncellist OF
marked ability, was an untiring student,
and the constant pressure of the instru-
ment on his leg led to osteo-sarcoma
Change Of climate proved unavailing, and
it was found necessary to resort to ampu-
tation. Death followed from shock. Knapp
was twenty-seven years old, and at four
was recognized as possessing musical
aptitude; at ten years of age he selected
the violoncello on which to devote his
study. Two years later he was q member
Of string quartet which toured the north
western cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
COMMANDER vREELAND ILL.
Cruise of the Arkansas Brought to a
Premature End.

A dispatch from Annapolis. Nd, last night
saws; The monitor Arkansas Of the coast
feet which has carried the midshipmen on
their practice cruise this summer returned
to Annapolis harbor this afternoon several
days before the scheduled end Of the cruise,
on account of the severe illness Of the COM
manding officer, Commander Charles e.
vreeland. The exact nature of Commander
vreeland's illness is not stated. but he was
taken to the Naval Hospital at Washington
soon after the arrival OF the ship. The gen.
eral health Of the feet 10 good. The Ar
kansas carried forty-four midshipmen. all
members Of the first class The other yes
sells Of the feet are OF Solomon's Island,
about sixty miles below here. They are ex-
pected to reach Annapolis tomorrow, when
they will 60 out OF commission. and the
midshipmen viii 60 on leave for 9 month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Serious Charge Against Labor Leader

A dispatch from Buffalo, N. Y, says:
Charges of disappointing money
have been preferred against Thomas J.
Crouchley of New York city, acting gen.
eral secretary Of the United Garment
Workers, by Local Union No 100 of Gin
cinnati. 1t is alleged that voluntary con-
tribution of $500 was sent to Rochester
through the general Office by the Cincinnati
union which amount was not forwarded to
Rochester. The charges were referred to
commiftee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
GAITHERsBURG NEWS.
Southern Methodists' District Confer.
ence-Death Of Charles King.

GAITHERSBURG. Nd, August q, 1904.
The Baltimore district conference of the
M. E. Church South is to convene in tho
Poolesville church of that denomination
this evening. The presiding elder. Rev. W.
H. D. Harper, D. D., of Baltimore, Is to
preside over the sessions, and the opening
sermon will be delivered by Rev. J. How
ard Wells of Arlington. Md. Pastors OF the
churches OF the Baltimore district and
delegates elected to represent the same
will be in attendance, and be entertained
In the homes OF the Pooiesvilla people dur
ing the deliberations OF the conference,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
CONDITION OF BANKS
REPORTS TO THE CONTROLLER OF
THE CURRENCY.
In Most Cases Better Prepared Than
Last Year to Meet Demand for
Moving the Crops.

The following statement has been issued
by the controller of the currency:
For the purpose Of ascertaining the gen.
eral condition Of the national banks and
their ability to meet the demands upon
them incident to the annual movement of
the crops, the controller of the currency,
under date Of August 4. sent to the national
bank examiners, with the exception of those
whose districts comprised within the
New England states and the city Of New
York. circular letter of inquiry, contain
ing the following questions:
Questions Asked.
/. Will the demand of your section be
greater or less this year than last, and will
it come any earlier or any later?
2. Are the banks in your section better
prepared to meet the demand on them from
their own resources than they have been in
the past year or two?
3. Will the money required by the banks
in your district come mainly from their de-
posits in the reserve and central reserve
cities, or will they be large borrowers?
4. VIII there be any increase or decrease
in the amount your banks will have to bor-
row?
Replies of the Banks.
Replies have been received from nearly
all the examiners. and the result of this in
The demands on the banks will be about
the same as last year. and at about the
same time, with the exception Of those in
the following states: Alabama. Florida,
Georgia, Ohio. Minnesota and Wisconsin,
where 1t will be greater, and from two to
three weeks earlier: and in Indiana and
Missouri, where 1t will be less and a little
later.
The banks are generally as WELL but in
most cases better, prepared than they have
been in the past year or two to meet the
demands made upon them. The banks in
the following states are better prepared:
Arizona, Delaware. Idaho, Illinois, Kansas,
Kentucky Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota,
Montana, New Mexico, New York, New
Jersey. Nebraska. Ohio. Oregon. Pennsyl-
vania, South Dakota, Texas, Tennessee,
Utah. Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Wyoming and Washington.
The banks In the states of Alabama, Ar
kansas, Florida, Georgia, Indian territory.
Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma
are not as well prepared.
Amount to Be Borrowed.
While the banks will depend mainly upon
their deposits, with reserve agents to sup
ply funds for moving the crops the amount
of money to be borrowed will be about the
same this year as last. There will, how
ever, be some increase in the amount bor-
rowed by the banks in Alabama Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Indian territory.
Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico and Okla
homa, and decrease by the banks in Del
aware. Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska.
New Jersey, South Dakota. Texas and Vir-
ginia.