davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
relephones, Then KIN. Sci,

n TeHeVuUHrNt EHSH Nf1IA SEX.
On the sixth anniversary of the muir.
der Of her mother and the suicide Of
her father, Frances d. Floerckey Of
Philadelphia telephoned to her attor-
ney that she intended to kill herself
and then fired a bullet into her heart
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

President Taft has denied the appll-
cation for pardon made In behalf OF
Henry @. Coll formerly assistant cash.
Ter of the First National Bank Sof Mil.
waukee. sentenced on May S, t9Os. to
ten years imprisonment for embszz,e-
ment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
NebrnnIkn Dnnk II RoI,,,.,

The bank of Memphis. Neb., was rob.
bed and all the cash in the vaults Sc
cured. The amount taken has not yet
been ascertained. but it ran into the
thousands of dollars.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
RAILROAD Man Dies.

Colonel E. s. Jewett, general agent
of the passenger department of the
Missouri Pacific Railway, and general.
ly known as the dean Of the railroad
profession in Kansas City. died Of
heart failure at his home there.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

The Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road will shortly take over the proper
ties Of the Tennessee Central, accord
ing to rumor in Nashville. based on
report of a New York conference be-
s sw,sn H Clay Pierce and Milton H
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Henr Handffj EafslFie.
Driven to desperation by hunger, a
black bear held up the Hurleyville ba.
keryman on his way to Monticello,
N. Y. and helped itself to bread, pies
and cake.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Gus Johnson. aged 40. and Carl Carl
son, aged %. were found dead from
gaD poisoning in Minneapolis room
ing-house. Their deaths were acciden-
tai -. 'a'1s..l I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Gift of $4,000 to Cornell University
from Andrew Carnegie was announced
to enlarge the laboratory for chemical
research II 100 additional students can
be enrolled
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Carbolic acid given in mistake for
toochache remedy by the wife Of Rev.
John T. Greene to her little son,
caused his death at their home near
Kidder N ". ttla a-l-7ll.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

DrODs Dead sweeping Snow.
William Haines, a McComb COZ
business man, dropped dead while
sweeping snow from the sidewalk.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-21
6::7,zjj5e
SzZZzZW
q ZNZX
Lz2alMSN2GZAW
NZAgE5EfZNE9GTAE
COIeNg2aNr 1903 Iy
ROHHr- |zER2ELZZ Ga
SYNOPSIS.

At private view of the Chatworth
personal estate, to be sold at auction, the
Chatworth ring, known as the Crew Idol
mySteriOuSly disappears. Harry Greasy,
who was present. describes the ring to
his fiancee, Flora Gilsey and her chap
eron, Mrs. Clara Britton, as being like a
heather god with beautiful sapphire
set in the head. Flora meets Mr. Kerr
an Englishman, at the club. In dis
exploits of an English thief, Farrell
Wand, are recalled. Flora has a fancy
that Harry and Kerr know something
about the mystery. Kerr tells Flora that
he has met Harry somewhere, but cannot
place him. $4,000 reward is offered for
the return of the ring. Harry admits to
Flora that he dislikes Kerr. Harry takes
Flora to a Chinese goldsmith's to buy an
engagement ring. An exquisite sapphire
set in hoop of brass, is selected. Harry
urges her not to wear it until it is reset,
a spell over Flora She becomes uneasy
and apprehensive. Flora meets Kerr at
box party. She is startled by the effect
on him when he gets a glimpse of the
sapphire The possibility that the stone
is part of the Crew Idol causes Flora
much anxiety. Unseen, Flora discovers
Clara ransacking her dressing ROOM
Flora refuses to give or sell the stone to
Kerr, and suspects him of being the thief
Elora's interest in Kerr increases. She
decides to return the ring to Harry but
Ella Butler tells Flora that Clara is set
ting her cap for her father, Judge Butler
Flora believes Harry SUSPECTS Kerr and
Ia waiting to make sure of the reward be-
fore unmasking the thief. Clara seems to
be intent about something.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-21
(To BE CoNTINUED)
One Trip Nearly Paid for Schooner

Dealers at T wharf were given a
surprise when Capt. Horace Hillman
of the Alton schooner Eliza Benner
of Edgartown offered 10000 pounds Of
fish to buyers at the exchange. No
one believed that a schooner the size
of the Benner would attempt rounding
Cape Cod at this season so deeply
loaded. But the captain had recently
purchased the vessel and thought if
he could reach Boston at a time of
high prices he might be able to nearly
pay her purchase price.
With five young men belonging on
Martha's Vineyard Capt. Hillman took
the schooner out on the ocean side Of
Nantucket and in a short time filed
the craft to the matches. The venture
proved so successful that the crew
earned about $50 each and the Ben
ner almost paid for herself-Boston
Herald.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-21
CHANG
7 Of

gradually, the most DUBIOUS IHlHS Ou
earth.
"Then what are you doing here
with the ring on you?" he demanded
solemnly. why are you dealing with
me? What do you think you'll get
out of it? Great God! women are
hideous! How can you betray the
man you lover"
oh" she cried, with a wall of hor-
ror. She stood up trembling and pale.
81 DON'T DON'T don't! I've kept
it from them. I'm standing against
them ALL ! shall never give it to
them. When have / ever betrayed
you?"
He drew back, away from her, as if
to ward off her meaning, but she
leaned toward him, her hands flung
out, holding herself up to him for all
she meant. He got up slowly and the
creeping tide of red, dusky and vio-
lent, rising over his face, swelling his
features, darkening his eyes, hung be-
fore her like banner of shame.
81 didn't know, | didn't know" he
repeated in a low voice. His eyes were
on the ground Then, with a sharp
motion, as if merely standing in front
of her was uncomfortable. "Oh, Lord
he said, and, turning, walked from
her toward the window. He went
precipitately, as if he meant to go
through it, but he only leaned against
it and stood motionless; and from her
side of the table, trembling, breath
less, she watched his stricken sill
houette black upon the gray, fading
light.
The knowledge of how far she had
gone, of how much she had betrayed
herself, swelled and swelled before
her mind until it seemed to fill her
life. but she looked at it hardly and
unabashed. All the decencies in the
world should sink before he thought
her traitor. She came softly up be-
side him.
Don't be sorry for what l told
you"
I'm not" he said. His voice sound
ed muffled. He did not look at her,
only held out his arm in mute sign
to her to come. She felt it around her,
but it was a mere symbol of protec-
ton. 1t lay limp on her shoulder,
and he continued to stare through the
window at the street. I'm not sorry
for what you said," he repeated slow
ly. I'm glad; but, child, wish it
wasn't true"
Don't, don't!" she besought him
for / don't"
He gave her a look. That's beau
tiful of you, but'-and he turned to
the window again and spoke to him
self-"it puts an awful face on my
business. All along you've made me
think for you, and of you, more than
you deserve, more than l can afford
, The stare she gave this forced out OF
! him a reluctant smile. why, didn't
you know it? Do you think | couldn't
have had the sapphire that first
night l saw it on your hand, if ii
hadn't been-well, for the way
thought of you? l fancied you knew
that then" He made restless move
ment. His arm fell from her shout
der. There's been only one thing
to do from the first" he said, and
don't see my way to 1t"
"Oh, don't take it! Leave it," she
pleaded. Leave it with me! What
does it matter so much? A jewel! II
only you would leave it and go away
! from mel"
He whirled on her. I'm heavens
name. a fine piece of logic! Leave the
sapphire to people who can make nc
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-21

was following as something he knew
was inevitable. The faintness of de-
spair came over her. Only the mar
row table was between them, yet all
at once, with the mention of the ring,
he seemed long way Off
do you care for it so very much?'
she asked him, trembling but valiant.
81 care so very much" he repeated
slowly, and after moment of won
der: why, don't you?"
"Oh, not for that" she cried sharp
ly. Not for the sapphire!"
He stared. She had startled him
clean out of his brooding. I'm heavens
name, for what, then?"
Oh, she could never tell him it was
for him. In her distress and EN-
barrassment she looked all ways.
His quick white finger touched her
on the wrist. For Cressy?"
The abrupt stern note of his ques-
ton startled her She held herself
stiff and still for a moment, them
"For every one in this wretched bust
ness. have to-"
"Ah," he sighed out the satisfaction
of his long uncertainty, then Greasy
is in it"
NO l didn't mean that-you must
mt think it can't discuss him with
you!" She was hot to recapture her
fugitive admission.
Don't let that disturb you. You
haven't given him away to me. l had
all I'm likely to get from the man
himself"
"He-he told you?" she faltered.
"He told me nothing. Don't you
know that he misdoubts me? l got it
out of him, by sleight of hand-where
we had met before. Has he never
told you anything of that morning
when we left your house together"
Never" The admission cost her
an effort.
He unused at her. "As l said, he
told me nothing, but 1t occurred to
me when he came in that we might
be there on the same Grand"
She paled. you mean-?"
81 mean l thought it might be safer
all around that you should not see
him that morning; so got him away
He hasn't asked you for it since?
"The sapphire?" she faltered. Mo-
The more her instinct warned that il
had been the jewel Harry had return
ed for, the more she repudiated the
idea to Kerr
"Why should you think he came for
that? What has he to do with it,?
she murmured.
my God! how you do champion
him!" He leaned forward sharply
across the table. What is this man
to you?"
He was going too far. He had nc
right to that question. 1.-THE man
have promised to marry" Her hot
look, her cold manner defied him tc
command her here. Yet for mo
ment, leaning forward with his
clenched hands on the table, he looked
ready to spring; up and. force hel
words back on her. The next he lei
it go and dropped back in his chail
again.
"Quite so,' he said. But l didn't
believe it." He stared at her with &
dull, profound resentment. yet its
most possible; since it isn't the sap
phire it would be that" He unused
But. you extraordinary woman, why
on earth" he broke off, still looking
at her, looking with a persistent
sharp, studying eye, as if she were
the most puzzling and, it came to hel
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
PROSPERITY IN IRELAND.

If anyone imagines that Ireland is a
poor, half starved country, they should
read few statistics. Last year the
emerald isle raised four million sheep,
and shipped to the United States nearly
thirteen millions Of linen. Other ex-
ports amounted to SIT, ,255. .225. I'm
doubtedly Ireland can take care of her
self. The question seems to be whether
her wealth is in such shape that the in
dustrous poor receive a just reward,
for their work, and can find opportun
tiles for betternent. If a few, only,
are benefited by commercial and indus
trial activity While the rest remain in
abject poverty, the outlook is good
only in appearance, for true prosperity
rests, not SO much in the amount of
wealth, as in distribution that brings
the greatest benefit to the largest
number.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
PROJECT GREAT SUCCESS.

1t is said that the Board Of United
States Engineers that recently visited
The government irrigation project at
Belle Fourche is apparently very
much interested in the advantages
which the project offers, and it is be-
lieyed that they will recommend to
congress additional expenditure for
development work.
The cost figures for Belle Fourche
project are among the lowest the gov
ernment reclamation service has been
able to secure. Over 100, 600 acres Of
land have been reclaimed, and the
Chicago & North Western railway
has opened al extension ofits Black
Hills line from Belle Fourche to the
government town site at Newell.
Settlers are taking the farms as
soon as they are placed over the ditch
and the Belle Fourche Valley, which
has heretofore been strictly q cattle
range country, promises to become
densely populated at an early date,
and a region with splendid crops.
Belle Fourche is nearer the eastern
markets than many other governments
projects. The G. & N. w. BY. main
tains two direct lines to Chicago and
the east.
The party consists of Brigadier
General Marshall, retired (WhO was
until recently at the head of the u.
S. Engineers,) Col. Biddle, Col. Long
fit, Major Harts, Major Kutz, Major
Burgess, Mr.. f. II. Newell, Director
Of the Reclamation Service, and Mr..
r. F. Walter, Reclamation Service.
Engineer who was in direct charge:
of the work being done by the gov.
ernment at Belle Fourche.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
PATRONS ATTENTION is CALLED

BY direction of the post office
department, the attention of patrons
OF the Pierre post office is invited to
the advantages of providing facilities
for the receipt of their mail by erect
ing conveniently accessible boxes or
cutting suitable slots in their doors.
Such action would enable the post
master to give a prompter and better
delivery service with the means at
his disposal. since the carriers can
cover much more territory in less
time if not compelled to wait for an
answer to their ring. Private recep-
tacles for mail are also a great con
yenlence to the house, obviating the
necessity Of responding to the carrier s
call at inconvenient moments and
permitting safe delivery of mail in
absence of members of the household
They also prevent the occasional
necessity of a carriers proceeding on
his route without delivering mail
because of failure to answer his ring
within a reasonable time, and enable
him to make deliverier to patrons
living on or near the end Of the route
at an earlier hour.
1t has been shown by actual eXper-
fence that the benefits derived by
patrons of city delivery from the
use of such receptacles far outweigh
the small expense involved. AS this
office is interested in furnishing the
best possible service at the least
expense, your compliance with the
foregoing suggestions will be much
appreciated.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
VISIT WAS A BENEFIT.

Sioux Falls special in the Sioux City
Journal: Practically all progressive re-
publicans of South Dakota are disposed
to heed the advice of Theodore Roose-
velt, given during his recent visit to
Sioux Falls, and support the republican
nominees of the primaries in June re-
CARELESS of whether or not they are
identified with the stalwart or progress
sive wings of the party. Some pro,
gressives have been opposed to the re-
election of Congressman Martin and
Burke because they were nominated at
the June primaries as the stalwart can
didates, and one or two newspape RS
have gone SO far as to "bolt" the nom
nations, but the influence of Colonel
Roosevelt, as was clearly indicated by
him while in Sioux Falls. is thrown for
harmony among republicans and the
loyal support of the congressional and
state ticket at the election in November.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
THE BIG CORN SHOW
Unprecedented Crowd. at the Corn

That Mitchell will have the biggest
attendance at the Corn Palace this
year in the history Of the institution
is very evident and we need not 90
far to find the reason. The facts in
nut she'll, are these:
The program as announced is with
out exception the most attractive ever
presented. Pat Conway's Band.
which the Chicago Tribune refers to
as Highest of all in Public Favor .
and the Lyric Sextet of Chicago, COM
posed of talented soIoists, Of wide
reputation, will furnish a most excel
lent carnival of music. In the vaude-
vile line Donald and Carson in 4 Alex
McLean's Dream, and the Robert
DeMont Trio, comedy acrobats in.
Hotel Turnover, we are informed
will be complete sensation. These
performers have a national reputa
ton and are now recognized as top
notch attractions on the Orpheun cir
cult.
Comparing favorably with these
are the free street attractions Of
which there will be three separate
and distinct acts, every afternoon
and evening.
The Corn Palace is now fast near
ing completion and presents most
beautiful and inspiring structure.
This years design is strictly Indian.
and comments on it's attractiveness
are exceedingly favorable and abound
with compliments to Mr.. Gillis. the
young artist who is supervising the
work.
One becomes possessed of sense
Of. intense satisfaction after having
enjoyed an entertainment such as this
and partakes in a measure at least Of
the enthusiasm that possesses the
people of Mitchell, which makes the
Corn Palace possible.
The fact that the railroads have
granted a one fare rate for the round
trip and will run special trains on all
lines makes it possible for every one
to attend at the minimum Of time and
expense.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
THE INTERSTATE FAIR

uhlY one more week and all roads
Will be leading to the big Interstate
Lave Stock Fair in Sioux City.
All railroads have reduced their rates
of fare snd all have made proyi
sion to run extra trains and add
extra coaches to regular trains. The
street railway company in Sioux
City will operate 2-car trains one
minute apart between the city and
the Fair Grounds during the hours
when the traffic is heaviest.
The Fair will be the best all around
show the association ever has given.
The exhibit of live stock will be
larger than ever before and will
include the prize winning herds OF
the state fairs of Iowa, Minnesota
Nebraska and South Dakota.
The racing programme in the horse
department is we'll balanced, an ex-
cellent card haYing been arranged for
every afternoon except Saturday
when the track will be given over to
automobiles and motorcycles.
The automobile parade in front OF
the grandstand on Saturday after
noon will vie in Importance with the
famous parade of premium winning
live stock, which always takes place
on Friday afternoon.
A free vaudeville show, containing
the highest class acts obtainable, be-
ing the same seen last week at the
Minnesota State Fair, will .be pre-
sented every afternoon in front of
the grandstand.
The display lof farm machinery and
automobiles will be the largest ever
seen in Iowa.
Every foot of space is taken in the
departments devoted to plants and
flowers, pantry and kitchen, fine arts
and household work and children.
There will be a Midway with more
good, clean shows than even before
seen at fair grounds, and while
the shows are higher grade than
usual rattle band and changer of 8
big show ground.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
SOUTH DAKOTA H[BERNIAN S.

The first annual state convention of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians has
just completed its labors at Sioux
Falls. Matters pertaining to the good
of the order were discussed, and it
was decided to make general can
vass for new members. Officers were
chosen as follows; President, George
w. Egan; yice-President, Thomas
Gallery; secretary, P. f. Levins;
treasurer. I. S. Waters: chaplain,
Rev. Father M. j. MartYn. 81
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
May Have Lost Life in Far Northwest
Forest Fires

Nothing having been heard from
him after persistent efforts, it now is
feared that Leslie Oehler, a South
Dakotan, lost his life in the forest
fires in the far northwestern states a
short time ago. The missing man
was raised at Big Stone, where his
father yet resides. He was married
about year ago and has little son.
For some time prior to his departure
about a month ago for Spokane and
other points on the coast he had been
in business at Lennon, one of the
neW towns on the coast extension of
the Milwaukee railroad in the north
western portion of South Dakota. 1t
has been ascertained that some weeks
ago he enlisted in the fire-Gghting
force of the government forestry di-
vision at Spokane. Beyond this
nothing has since been heard from
him either by his wife or father. 1t
is feared he lost his life in the big
fires, but the search will be continued
in the hope that something definite
can be learned as to his fate. He en-
joyed wide acquaintance at Big
Stone and vicinity and also at Lem
mon.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
TRAGEDY IN REDFIELD.

Redfield, Sept. 12.-Denied the love
of Miss Dale Kiser, one of the most
attractive young women in Redfield,
Harry Harrison, drug clerk, in fit
ofinsane Jealousy, Saturday night at
midnight shot and wounded DR.. Clin-
lite, a wellknown dentist, and instant
ly killed Miss Kiser, and turned the
gun on himself committed suicide.
Physicians say Dr.. Clinite may live.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
DEMOCRATS WIN IN MAINE.

Portland, Me-, Sept. 12.-There was
uncertainty in the voice which Maine
recorded her preference for governor
and her attitude Oh issues of the cam :
paign generally. The plurality given
Frederick NJ. Plaistad, democrat, be-
ing decisively large, while three Of
the four congressional districts which
are ordinarily strongly republican,
returned democratic candidates..
Returns indicate that the legisla-
ture is strongly democratic, which
will choose a democrat to succeed
United States Senator Hale.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
INCENDIARY ORIGIN

Evidence leading to the belief that
the fire which destroyed the business
district of LeBeau was of incendiary
origin was discovered there. The
hose of the single chemical engine
owned by the town had been slashed
ana was useless when brought out to
fight the flames. The fire started on
the outside and between two build
ings in the heart Of the town at an
early morning hour.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
FATHER SEEKS MISSING SON.

State Engineer Lea has received q
letter from 1. A. Willis of Pearl,
N. NJ, asking if he can learn an y :
thing of the whereabouts of Z. w.
Willis, a son, who left his home early
last spring, supposed to be coming to
this part of South Dakota. Th 6
father has not heard from him since,
he left home and is anxious to get.
information possible in regard to the
boy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
TO GATHER DATA

The state railway commission is
collecting data for the getting out of
new map Of the state brought up to
date. and is securing from the differ
ent railway companies data in regard
to their lines now under construction
or proposed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15
sULLY's NEW COURT HOUSE

The county commissioners Of Sullyl
county are advertising for bids on
he len OF
house to cost SIS 600. They will open
bids on the fifth Of October, for the
work. The county only votes thirty
Thousand dollars Of bonds for the con-
struction ofsthe bull ding, having the
slargsstS part Of the money required IN
9its general fund. resdy for the haild
sinx work at any TINA
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-15

The announcement by leader of the
Mormon church that the members of
sect have bought huge tract of land
in Mexico and may move to that
country as a whole, on assurance that
their religion and peculiar practices
will not be molested, will not be receiv-
ed with any great degree of sorrow bv
the people of the United States.