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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-28
Cheap One way colonlsts Rate. yls
Manchester and Oneida Railway


Manchester and Oneida Railway.
The following one way colonists rates
will be In effect daily via the NJ. s. o.
from Sept. 10 to and including October
Is. 1904.
$500 to Billings, Mont, and to in
termediate points to which regular sec
ond class rates are higher.
$22D to Livingston, Logan, Gardi-
ner and Hinsdale, Mont, and informed
late points on Northern Pacific and
Great Northern.
$A.c0 to points on Northern Pacific
and Great Northern, Helena, and Butte
to Missoula, inclusive, main line and
branches. including Pocstello, Idaho,
Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah, Boul.
der, Bitter Root, Great Falls, Helena
and intermediate main lines and
branches.
S26.50 to Spokane, WASH. and inter-
mediate main and branch line points on
y. II. q N. Co., Northern Pacific, Great
Northern, s. +. & w. and N. &F. s. Ry
$1,000 to Portland, Ore, Seattle and
Tacoma, Wash, Vancouver, and, Vic
toris, b. c., and to all points In the
northwest to which normal End class
rate of $40 90 applies from st. Paul.
S3I.70 to San Francisco, Los Angeles
and San Diego and to sll other points
in California to which normal I'd class
rates of $40 applies from Kansas City
to Prescott and Phoenix Ariz. and in
termediate points in New Mexico and
Western Texas.
Stopovers at as many points ss desir-
ed not to exceed ten days at each point.
For further particulars call on or ad-
dress the undersigned at Manchester.
Iowa. j. l.. Kelsey,
S6w7 Tiaf1ic Mgr.
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Manchester and Oneida.
HOmeseekers' Excursions.

August and Is. Sept. q and 20. Oct. 4
ami 49, Nov. | and 8. Dec. 8 and 90, 1904.
Going limit l5 days; final return limit
sufficient nump.r Of DAYS to r.imit
leaving destination wilhia 81 days from
date of sale.
One first class fare for the round trip
plus $500. except rates to Denver,
Colorado Springs. Peublo, and Trinidad
Colo. and Cheyenne Wyo. will be made
one fare plus $3.50 for the round trip.
No tickets to be sold for less than 50 90.
For children of sand under IL years
Of age, half Of the above rates.
To points in Alabama, Alberta, Ari-
IONA, Arkansas, Assiniboia, british
Columbia, Canadian Northwest, Colo
RADIO, Florida. Georgia, Idaho, Indian
Territory, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Manitoba, Mexico, Michigan,
Minnesots, Mississippi, Missouri, Mon
tsns, Nebraska, New Mexico, North
aud South Dakota, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregan, Saskatch.
evan, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wiz
glnia. Washington, Wisconsin, and
Northern Michigan, Wyoming.
Limits and Stop-overs.
Tickets to be good from starting
point only on date of sale, and to re-
quire continuous passage on going trip,
to first point In homeseekers excursion
territory enroute being good thence to
final destination within extreme going
limit Of Is days from date of sale, ex.
cept that on tickets to points beyond
the Missouri River no stop overs will
be allowed east of Trans Missouri
homeseekers territory, Stop overs In
Tranr- NJ iooourI hornoonobo,o ovonr,sop
territory will be granted on going trip
after reaching first homeseekers excurs-
Ion point enroute within extreme going
going limit Of Is days.
tinuous passage only from point of
destination to original starting point.
1882 j. l.. Kelsey-Trsflic Mgr.
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Go South for $4,000

The Illinois Central willysell excur-
sion tickets from Manchester ut the
above unusually low rate, to all points
on the lines of the Illinois Central and
Yazoo q Mississippi Valley Railroads
In the states of Mississippi and Louisiana
Except points within thirty. five miles
of Memphis, TenD.) on August 23d, and
September 18th and 9th. These tickets
will be limited to twenty one days for
return, and are coed for stOp-Overs in
Mississippi and Louisiana within a
transit limit of fifteen days on the 60
ing trip. Tickets with New Orleans as
the destination may be used either via
the Illinois Central or Yszoo u Misis-
sippi Valley Railroads between Mem
phis and New Orleane, In either direc-
ton. Stop over of not to exceed ten
days may be made at st. Louis In either
direction, by depositiDg ticket and pay.
ing fee of $l.0O.
Tickets will also BIZ sold on the same
dates to all points in Oklahoma and In
dian Territory and to certain points lie
Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and New
Mexico at prOportionately low rates.
O. agents will quote rates on applics-
tion.
This is an extraordinary opportunity
to visit the Sunny Southland and the
historic cities of Vicksburg and New
Orleans and to investigate the condi-
tions in the south for the Homeseeker
and Land Investor, spending few
days at the Worlds Fair at St. Louis
either going or returning. The rate ie
so low that you cannot afford to miss It.
Drop postal to the undersigned, re-
questing copy of book "About the
South" and lay your plans to 20.
j. F. Merry, Asst. G. p. A.
53-7 Dubuque, Iowa.
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CHAPTER XIV

MADE my way to the front door
but returned almost Immediately
Drawing the major aside, whis
pered request. which led to q
certain small article being passed over
to me. after which l sauntered out on
the stoop just In time to encounter the
spruce but irate figure Of Mr.. Moore
who had crossed from the opposite
side.
"Ah!" said l. Good morningr and
made him my most deferential bow.
He glared, and Ridge glared from
his place on the farther curb. Evi-
IDENTIFY the police were not in favor
with the occupants of the cottage that
morning.
"When is this to cease?" he CURLY
demanded. when are these early
morning trespasses upon an honest
citizens property coming to an end
l wake with light heart, expecting
that my house, which is certainly as
much mine as is any mans in Wash
ington, would be handed over this very
day for my habitution, when what do
seer One police officer leaving the
front door and another summing him.
self In the vestibule. How many more
OF you are within I do not presume to
ask. Some half dozen, no doubt, and
not one of you smart enough to wind
up this matter and have done with it,"
III "Ah! l don't know about that I
drawled, and looked very wise.
His curiosity was aroused.
Anything new% he snapped.
Possibly" returned, In a way to
exasperate saint.
He stepped on to the porch besIee
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Agents Wanted,

The result of the election will be fore
shadowed In the New York World
weeks In advance. exactly as c levelande
election was foretold, and as McKinleye
triumphs were, the World giving the
ELECTORAL vote by states with absolute
correctness ten weeks before McKin.
ley's election day.
The World will not only strive to be
right, but 1t will be bright and large
national In Its news and views. Every
one who 10 interested in this vital presi.
Dental contest will need 1t every day.
No democrat or republican should be
happy without 1t.
The regular price for the Daily Morn
ing World by mail iss $500 for four
months, but for special time the
World will send the Daily Morning edi-
ton by mail for four months for 81.
Agents are wanted to take subscrip-
lions. A liberal commission will be
given. Address World Campaign Club
Room 49, Pulitzer Building, N. Y.
Terms, subscription blanke, eample
copies, printed matter, &c, will be sent
by return mail. 33tf
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$40 to Oklahoma, Indian Territory and
Kansas via the M, so.

On September goth and October 4tb
and 18th the Manchester & Oneida Ry,
Will sell one way colonist tickets tc
points In Oklahoma and Indian Terri.
tories and to points In Kansas east Of
and including Liberal and Dodge City
on the G. r. !. & L. Ry. and Englewood
Kiowa and Dodge City en- the A. f. &
s. II. Ry. also to intermediate points on
direct lines including Kansas City, Lea-
venworth, st. Joseph and Atchlson to
which regular rates are higher,
$3.50 to points in Texas on and east
OF q line drawn thro Dalhart, Amarillo,
Colorado, San Angelo. San Antonio,
Galveston, Mstsgofdo, Christi, Rock
port. Alice, Kerrville and to all inter.
mediate points north and east.
$l5 to points In New Mexico east of
and intending Alamagordo on the Z 2.
& M. E. and G, r. 1. & p. Rvs. and
Carlsbad on the Pecos Valley Lines of
the Santa Fe System and to intermedi-
ate points In Texas west of Amarillo
and Lalhart.
For further information call on or ad
dress the undersigned at Manchester,
Iowa. J,L. KELSEY.
38-w4 Traffic Mgr.
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SYNOPSIS.

S4NOHSlS.
CHAPTER I-Several mysterious deaths have
occurred in the Moore house in Washington. 1t
Is vacant Uncle David Moore, prosperous
heir. a widower recluse lives across the street.
opens the house to celebrate her wedding with
lying dead In thefatal room before the ceremony
is again empty and Uncle DAVID notifies the
police that alight is seen there at night. ia
detective goes With Uncle David and after view
one in the house. Summoning aid, be enters,
while Uncle David retires within his own home
and begins playing the organ; Tho detective
finds the body OF woman OH the floor In front
Of q settle which has played o part In previous
tradegies. "A pistol is attached to her wrist by
ribbon. Hin an upstairs room the detec-
tive finds burned matches, candles. rich wrap
lying with the bridal bouquetand handkerchief
marked Veronica" with dust upon it. On a
mantel are finger marks In the dust. and pic
Veronica's half sister, Cora Tuttle, is strangely
affected on the scene of the tradegy. The dead
a9 comets %ssh n W s so s1q e s9sd Wit IL I$
Miss futile evidently loves him. v-Uncle
in the house although It IS lit by gas. Wei
frey had Gourted penniless Miss Tnttle. then
turned to Veronica. VII and VIII.The detec-
the house after ali ''ciews' had been ofiicaly
removed. Jefrey's finger marks are seen to
correspond with those found In tho dust In the
womannamed jimmie to interview JEFFREY smaid
Loretta. jeffrey ordered candles of his grocer
before his wife's death. He admits that lie was
In the Moore house the night before his wife's
death. that he was Jealous and had words with
her. Xi-Loretta says that Senrey and his wife
luarreled the day before her death. Miss Tut
tie and Jenrey woro not Mt home at tho hour OF
the tradegy. The dead woman's wedding ring
lay on her Jewel case at home. 1t showed blood
marks Miss futile was very excited over the
mws Of the tradegY and Jeffrey was very calm.
XII and XIlI-Jeffrey found tho note loft by his
wife in book Miss futile handled both book
and note before him and tempered with the
drawer where his pistol was kept. jeffrey adj
entts that he left finger marks in tho dust Of the
Moore house; also candles, matches, etc. XIV
and Ky Uncle David saw lights in tho Moore
house tho night of the tradegy, wednesday, and
also Tuesday night: One Tailman swears to an
alibi for JEFFREY. Miss Tuttle tied the ribbon on
Ver0nica's wrist and was at the door of the
room when tho fatal shot was fired She and
jeffrey talked together In French soon after.
XVI acd XVIl-Detective finds from guests that
the wedding was delayed; the bride dressed
alone. left her bouquet upsjairs and acted queer
A boy who brought hurried verbal message
and carried away an answer was $500 richer
soon after the Incident and Joined the rough
riders as protege of Jeffrey. XVIII and XIX
"A ring had been filed from the BRIDES finger
leaving wound. The message given by The
bride to the boy was. "Take the gentleman into
the library"
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Uneie David .nsered

the calm drawing forth of folded
bit of paper which held out toward
him. added, by the way, here is
something of yours"
His hand rose instinctively to take
1t; then dropped.
Il don't know what you mean" he
remarked. You have nothing of nine
NO? Then John Judson Moore had
another brother" And l thrust tho
paper back into my pocket.
He followed it with his eye. 1t was
the memorandum l had found in TIL.
old book Of memoirs pluckcd from the
library shelf within, and he recognized
1t for his and saw that did also. Blu,
he failed to show the white feather.
"You are good at ransacking." he oh
served. PITY that 1t cannot be done
to more purpose."
smiled and made a fresh start
With my hand thrust into my pocket
remarked without even SO much as
glance at him:
II fear that you do some injustice
to the police. We are not such bad
fellows; neither do we waste us much
time as you seem to think" And, draw
ing out my hand with the little filigree
ball in it, whirled the latter inno-
Gently round and round on my finger.
As it flashed under his eye l cast o
penetrating look.
IcoNT1NuED.l
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me. I was too distracted to notice

me. I was too distracted to notice
was engaged in eying Ridge.
do you know" said 1, after an in
slant Of what meant should be one
OF uncomfortable suspense on his part
that l have u greater respect than
ever for that animal Of yours since
learning the very good reason lie has
for refusing to cross the street,"
"Ha! What's that?" he asked, with q
quick look behind him at the watch
full brute strainng toward him will
nose over the gutter.
HE sees farther than we can. His
eyes penetrate walls and partitions" ]
remarked. Then, carelessly and witt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-28
Worlds Fair spec,a, Train

Commencing Sunday, May Is, the l.
from Dubuque leaving there at 2 p. m.
and arriving at st. Louis at 7:24 the
next morning. Passengers desiring to
take this train can leave Manchester on
No. at 3:42 p. M, reaching Dubuque
at 4:55 p. m. The train from Du-
buque will carry q sleeping car and
berths can be reserved by telegraph up
on due notice being given. Passengers
wishing q daylight ride all the way can
leave Manchester on No. Q at 3:42 9. m.
and reach st. Louis In the evening.
Ow29 H.G. PIERCE, Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-28

Tho Only Line with q Worlds Fai,
Station.
This refers to the Minneapolis & st.
Louis Railroad and means
1st-The shortest line.
2nd-The most comfortable route,
3rd-Two fine through trains direct to
the gates of the fair.
4th-A saving of about three hours
In time.
5th-You avoid the crowds at the
Union depot and on the street cars.
6th-You save money by being landed
just where you want to 60.
There are maHy other aeasons but "a
word to the wise is sufficient"
For excursion tickets, berth reserva-
lions and complete guide to the fair,
free, address A. B. Cutts. G. p. & T. A.,
Minneapolis, MINI. 20w2O
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Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
ton, St. Louis, April 80
to Dec. 1, 1904.

Manchester & Oneida Railway will sell tick
cts st special rates 10 st. Louis and return
April 80 to NovembersO 30. 1880
Chaan Season tickets, good to 70 on or be.
AASoP fore November so and return INV
time before December Is. - ~ Y
NSaPSi within 90 days. not later sisn
CheaneSf Tickets good To 90 and return
And Besides Special limited 8 day
time to time; These tickets Tlexcept special
and IN parlor and sleeping cars, and :aciude
points. s75'-.Tt 30 % - N -'''S..
There are many routes to choose from. For
Information as to special rates and routes -.
ply TOD. L. KELSEY, Traffic Mgr. i7.7mo.
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Homeseekers' Excursions.

The Chicago Great Western Rail~a y
will on the first and third Tuesday up
to October 10, sell tickets to points 10
Alberta, Arizona, Assiniboia, Canadian
Northwest, Colorado, Indian Territory,
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, Texas, Utah
and Wyoming. For further informs-
tton apply to any Great Western A gent
or j. l; Elmer, q. p. A, Chicago, Iii.
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Coach Excursion to st. Louis
Account Worlds Fair,

On each Tuesday and Thursday dur.
ing the months of August and Septem
Der the l. 9. II. II. will sell coach ex.
curslon tickets from Manchester to st.
Louis and return at rate of $3.50 for
the round trip. Tickets good for seven
days from date of sale. Passengers can
leave here at 3:42 p. m. have two hours
In Dubuque for supper and reach st,
Louis at 7:A the next morning.
34w6 H. u. Pierce. AIT,
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Business Opportunities For All.

Locations In Iowa, Illinois, Mime.
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best aRrl-
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust.
ness men successful. We have Q 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, 604 EnSicott Building, st. Paul,
MINI.
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Additional Coach Excursion Dates to
the st. Louis Exposition via
&c. r. r.

From Sept. 10 to November 30 the
!. Q. r. r. will sell coach excursion
tickets from Manchester to st. Louis
and return on Sundays, Mondays, Tues
days, Wednesdays and Thursdays Of
each week at rate of $3.50 for the
round trip. Tickets good for one week
from date OF sale. Il. G. PIERCE,
Sswll Agent.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Twice each month, on specific dates, the I'M.
nois Central will sell at greatly reduced rate
from points on its line north Of Cairo, roundtrip
tain points on or reached by Its lines In Ken.
lucky, Tennessee, Mississippi. Louisiana and
AlaD anna: Also to certain points West and
south Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas OkiahOmS
n0ts Centrala9ents. - =.
For 9 free copy Of the Homeseekers' Guide
describing the advantages and resources the
south, address J. F. Merry. A. q. p. A., 1. O. q,
NJ dubuque, Iowa. For Information regard.
Ing lands 10 the famous Yazoo Valley Of Miss.
lssippi, address e. I. Skene. Land Commissioners
Y. M. v. Il. B., Chicago.
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Visit the Old Folke.

On September 9, 49, 20, q, and Octo-
Der 18th the Minneapolis & st. Louis II.
Il. will run their annual homevlsitors
excursions TO Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky
and round trip tickets will be sold al
very low rates with limit thirty days for
return. Call on agents for particulars
Or address A. B. Cults, G. p. d Il. A.
Minneapolis, MINI.
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As am expecting after Nov. 1st
next to make my future home In Cuba
offer for sale my farm near Ryan at
very reasonable price. Also town
lots from ten to twenty per cent less
than former price. Now Is the time to
buy anything have In real estate ut q
bargain. J. A. Thomas
24w-tf.
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First and third Tuesday of Each
Month.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell Homeseekers Tickets at one
fare plus $500 to points in Alabama,
Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisians, Mexico,
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebrssks, New
Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and
Wyoming. Further information apply
to any Great Western Agent, or j p.
Elmer, g. +. A., Chicago, Ill. 19w33
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Special Summer Tourist Rate to Detroit
Tickets on sale daily via the M. and
.. until September Both limited to Oct.
3lst 1904, and for continuous passage
In each direction, at one fare plus $500
for the round trip. For further infor-
nation call on or address. j. L. Kelsey
N-l0 Traffic MGR,
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Low One Way Settlers Rates.

Via the Minneapolis & St. Louis to
California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho
Montana, ETC., tickets on sale daily
September 18th to October Is. Through
tourist cars each Thursday to San Fran
cisco. Call on agents for rates, or ad.
dress A. B. Cults G. r. & 7. A. Mime
spolis, MINI. 36W4
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Homesee e.a

On the first and TIL I ..esosys OF
each month the Minneapolis s. st.
Louis r. r. sells special homeseekers'
round trip excursion tickets to points
In the Northwest, West, Southwest,
South and Southeast, at one fare plus
two dollars.
Return limit twenty one days. from
date Of sale and stopovers permitted.
Call on agents for full particulars OF
address A. b. Cutie, G. p. & T. A.,
Minneapolis, MINI. 19w25
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New Iowa City Line.

Passengers for Iowa City should in
.quire of Illinois Central ticket agents
90 to connections with the new Inter
bnrbsn line from Cedar Rapids to Iowa
CITY. j.. F. MERRY,
56tf A. g. p. A. 4
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Homessekers Rates to North and
South Dakota.

Every Tuesday until October Is, the
Q. G. w. Ry. will sell round trip tickets
to points In the above named states at q
great reduction from the usual fare.
For further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or j. p. Elmer,
u. +. A., Chicago. 1lw32.
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Home Visitors Excursions.
To points in Indiana, Ohio and Ky

September 8. ID, 20, q. and October IL,
1904 the Manchester and Oneida Rail-
way will sell round trip tickets to above
points at one first class fare plus $500
for the round trip good for 3Odsys from
date of sale.
For further information call on or
address the undersigned at Manchester
lowe. J.L. KELSEY,
SAW Traffic Mgr
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INVESTMENTS
IN
SOUTHERN LANDS

Such investments are not speculative. The
south isnot a new country. Market and shipping
facilities are adequate aud frst class. End
these and other advantages. southern Isnds are
selling for prices far below their real value AID
at present prices net large returns ON the In
~ inclusive concerning the possibilities Of lands
~ Kentucky, West Tennessee, Mississippi and
louisiana: ON and near the Illinois Central Rail-
road, for hOmeseekers and investors addfoan
the undersigned. JF. MERRY,
Ass'tGan'l Pass'r Agent i. G. B. B.
Dubuque. Iowa.
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Homeseekers Rates to North and

Homeseekers Rates to North and
South Dakota.
Every Tuesday until Oct. Is the G. G..
w. Ry. will sell round trip tickets to
points In the above named states at q
great reduction from the usual fare.
For further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or j. T.. Elmer,
G. p. A., Chicago, III. l3w28
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition, st
Louis, Mo-, April 80 to Novem-
Der 80, 1904.

The I. c. Il. r. will sell tickets to the
exposition from Manchester, Iowa al
the following rates and limits:
Tickets good for fifteen days $l2.35
Tickets good for sixty days 1870
Tickets good UP to November Both
$16. As.
These tickets will be honored eithe,
via Chicago or Freeport. Any changes
In rates will be announced.
l9w30 II. G. PIERCE, Agent.