Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-02

sure you, Mr.. Sheriff, that I'd like
nothing better than to stick around
here, as you put 1t. I'd like to help
clear this matter up. In the mead
time, you may readily find out who I
am and why am here by telegraph
Ing to the mayor of New York city.
This document. which experience has
taught me to carry for just such an
emergency. as this, may have some
weight with you" He opened his bill
folder and drew forth a neatly creased
sheet of paper. "Read it, please, and
note the date, the signature, the Off
cial seal Of the New York police de-
partment, and also the rather interest
ing silver print pasted in the lower
left hand corner. I think you will
agree that it is good likeness Of me.
Each year I take the precaution Of
having myself certified by the police
department at home before venturing
into unknown and perhaps unfriendly
communities" @
EYES," said the sheriff obviously;
"but how do know 1t amt forgery?",
"You don't know. Of course. But in
case 1t shouldn't be forgery and ]
am subjected to the indignity Of ar
rest or even detention, you would have
nasty time defending yourself ina
civil suit for damages. shall remain
here. as you suggest, but only for the
purpose Of aiding you in getting to,
the bottom of this affair.""
Standing on Jim Conley's front
porch little after sunrise, Barnes
made the following declaration:
Everything goes to show that these
men were up here for one Of two rea-
sons. They were either trying to pre-
vent or to enact a crime. The latter Is
my belief. They were afraid of me.
Why1 Because they believed was
trailing them and likely to spoil their
game. Gentlemen. those fellows were
here for the purpose Of robbing the
place you call Green Fancy"
"What's that7" came rich, mellow
voice from the outskirts Of the crowd.
A man pushed his way through and
confronted Barnes. He was a tall.
good.looking fellow Of thirty-five and
1t was apparent that he had dressed in
haste. my name is O'Dowd. and I am
a guest Of Mr.. Curtis at Green Fancy.
Why do you think they meant to rob
his placer"
SWELL" began Barnes dryly. ut
would seem that his place is the only
one In the neighborh0Od that would
bear robbing. My name Is Barnes. OF
course. Mr.. ODowd. 1t is mere specu--
lation on my part"
'But who shot the man." demanded
the Irishman. "He certainly wasn't
winged by anyone from our place.
Why, Lord love you, sir, there isn't a
soul at Green Fancy who could shoot
q thief II he saw one. This Is Mr.. De
Soto, also guest at Green Fancy. He
will, think, bear me out in upsetting
your theory"
A second man approached, shaking
his head vigorously. He was thin,
pale man with singularly scholastic
face. Quite an unprepossessing, un.
sanguinary person, thought Barnes.
'Mr. Curtis chauffeur, I think II
was, said the killing occurred Just
above this house." said he, visibly ex.
cited. Screen Fancy is at least mile
from here, isn't 1t? You don't shoot
burglars a mile from the place they
are planning to rob, do your"
"rIl admit it's bit out of reason
said Barnes. 1.-THE second man could
only have been shot by some one who
was lying in wait for him."
"Bedad," said O'Dowd, ut heats the
devil. There's something big In this