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fcn •""All, "Tia! it takes you (to work a ss220SS??SSP?P9000000000o°ooooooooooooooooooooooooo *"8*8«4xS'S*S4*e^^5S«8x£$®s«8x5$$58^^ ooo ooo ooo 000$ 000 0003 0003 0003 000 000 000 000 oooS 000 000 00 000 000 000 000 000 000 v^eyira THE STRANGER AND THE PRINCESS ••Don't i/tu know rnc?" asked Monroet as he tore the heard from his face. lighted. 1 congratulate you. It was well done. Enter, and I will call for refreshments at once." "It Beems good to be at liberty once more," said Buckford. "Where is this, pluce?" "In the Hue de Creuse," replied Mon roe. "I don't know the neighborhood." Neither did Buckford. Had he known that the Hue de Creuse was the next street to the Hue de Mont-Rouge he might have had a queer sensation. They were led Into a small room, where two or three tables stood against the walls. "This cafe is not known as such to many," said the obliging police agent, *wfeo sat down with them. "It Is kept ty a friend of mine, an estimable lady, who had the misfortune to be left 'a widow with two children to support, lime, du Barry will be here presently and make you feel at home and wel come." Instead of Mme. du Barry, however, & waiter appeared with glasses, a bot tle of wine and a card on which to write the orders of the gentlemen. They each ordered a substantial sup *per, for they were hungry, and laugh ed as they spoke of the difference be tween the meal Buckford was going to eat and the one he would have had in the depot. Suddenly, when they had grown used to the place and the sense of security had become strong, a panel opened In the door directly behind Buckford, and a heavy club, made of an eelskln stuffed with sand, descended on his head. He fell unconscious to the floor. Monroe, who had seen the panel slide, had leaped to his feet and drawn .a pistol from his pocket. But the oblig ing police agent leaped like a panther upon him, pinioned bis arms, and while his cries for help rang impotent ly against the walls two other scoun drels rushed in, and the deadly clubs that kill and leave no mark rained upon his head. W. HOPKINS SEWARD fflCopyrtflW, 1900, by Seward W. Hopkins. oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Americans am ae- game." he said. ,/ In the darkness of the night poor Bob Monroe, too chivalrous and confid ing, was dragged by the heels to the refuse heap of a nearby brewery fftc ing on the Rue de Mont-Rouge. Which explains the cry of the police man who rushed into the office of the Investigating magistrate, M. Senecal, •and struck everybody dumb with hit startling information. ^7"-' CHAPTER II THE CONSPIRATORS OVERHEARD. |T was more chance than mer cy that saved Buckford's life when Monroe, less fortunate than he, was battered to death by the clubs of his hidden assailants. He had not seen the attack, and the first blow sent him unconscious to the floor. Monroe had seen the blow struck and, rising to fight, had brought the concentrated fury of the murderers upon himself. Having killed one innocent, the thirst for blood of the scoundrels must have been assuaged, or they were act ing under orders that left them but one course to pursue. Or, perhaps they did not examine' Buckford closely enough to discover that he had not been killed. One corpse on the refuse heap was enough. I At any rate, Buckford, Instead of be ing dragged from the building as Mon roe had been, was taken to a small room and left lying on the floor in his awful stupor. He did not know, and it is not our business to say, just how long he lay there. He awoke at first with a dull throbbing pain In his head. He waB conscious of a terrible thirst. Half stupefied, yet knowing he was where he ought not to be, he sat up and look ed around him. Gradually, as his blood circulated more freely, the pain in his head de creased, and his senses became more acute. He found that he was in a very small room that had evidently been formed after the house was built, by running a partition of thin and narrow wooden strips across the end of a larger room. The purpose of this little room—the original purpose—was not apparent. It may have been to provide an extra-bed or dressing room. Its present purpose was clear—It was his prison. The room was about six feet in width and about ten in length. The wooden partition ran along one of the long Bides, and in this there was a small door. At one of the narrow ends there was a window. Wallace sat for some time on tho floor before he gathered strength enough to rise. The blow on his head bad deprived him not only of con sciousness, but of strength as well. There was absolutely no furniture in the room. It was, however, carpeted with a thick, firm fabric. After a time he rose to his feet, shook off the momentary dizziness, and be gan a more extended examination of his prison. He was really ill enough to be in bed, but excitement and the sense of im pending danger kept him up. He did not know that Monroe was dead. He had last seen Monroe sit ting quietly at a table drinking wine and waiting for his supper. He first tried the door in the wooden partition. It was locked. He then went to the window. It opened upon a small narrow court The building opposite was almost aroid of wJpdows. There were two' iMiiiM it^ti uHe vf venl'lullou, but nothing to be called a window as windows go. But leuniug from his window and looking down he saw that there was a similar one underneath it in the same house. It opened, no doubt, from a room similar to the one he was in, or similar to the one that existed before the wooden partition was put in. The window was there, but it con veyed no thought of escape to his mind. He had not as yet ikgun to form any plan of escape. The ground was far below him—the paved court, from which no exit was seen, except through the lower stories of the abut ting buildings. He turned from the window and leaned against the wall In deep and troubled study. Where was Monroe? That was the first question he asked himself. It was clear that the plan to rescue him from the police station was simply to bring him again into the hands of the ene mies of the prince. The plot had suc ceeded, as far as he was concerned, but .whew was Monroe? No suspicion of the American en tered the head of Wallace. He be lieved that Monroe had beta dap«4 br the pretended police agent. Ht hots that Monroe had been more fortuaat* than be and had made his ceeap*. In that case the best thing that ««ttl4 happen was for Monroe to coafass share in the plot to the pollea aa4 have them come to recapture him. Terrible as was the uncertainty of his fate In the hands of the police, his situation as a captive of the plotters was worse. But would Monroe confess? Would he betray himself to the police and di stroy his position in Parisian society? iVhile Buckford thought out all these perplexing questions he became sud denly conscious that voices coulQ be heard through the wooden partition. He bent himself to bring his ear to the keyhole of the door. Undoubtedly both Americans are dead," said one voice. "The poor dupe who did our work so well has been dis covered in the brewery court and tafe 'en to his home. Well, the police witt has not moved." have a fine hunt for the murderers. But this will sluiply be another great mystery for Paris to ponder over. These police! They are but cheap fools at best." "Let's take a look at this one," said another voice. "I have Bomehow come to consider this fellow a dangerous enemy. He .seems at least to care lit tle for life. It Is the man who is will ing to die who lives through every thing." "Bah! He has fallen into difficulties at every step. Why, even Vandal's lit* tie act was attributed to him." I "YeB, but he was caught in the very house with the corpse of M. de Bul lion." "It was a most fortunate circum stance that Vandal gave him the purse." I Buckford's breath came fast now. These words meant much to him. They proved that the man who had given him the purse, the man who had had most to do apparently with the plot against the priuce, was the man who killed M. de Bullion. "Well," said the other, "Vandal is a I Parisian and knows a thing or two." The footsteps of the two speakers were now heard close to the little door. Buckford, remembering the remark, "Let's take a look at this one," lay down on the floor and assumed a posi tion nearly like that in which be had before been lying. A key souuded In the lock, and the door opened. "He has not moved No one came near him. One glance sufllced to prove to the two men that he had been lying in that position since he had been brought to the room. The door was again shut and the lock clicked. Buckford slowly opened his eyes to make sure no one had remained in his room. He saw no one and sprang to his feet and applied bis ear at the key hole again. His heart was heavy, for he realized now that Monroe had been killed. This brought vividly to his mind the danger in which he stood, and. his nerves be came strouger as he drew himself to gether and resolved to combat this brotherhood of crime with all the skill and energy he possessed. He heard the voices again. "What time did ills highness say he would be here?" asked one. "Oh, you canuot limit his highness to a moment. Casparln Is the most un certain of meu. But he will be here soon, no doubt." So there was another highness in the game. Buckford was using bis ears and brains now as he had never use| them before. This Casparln, whom they called his highness, could not be the Prince of Deneslla, against whom they had plot ted. Monroe had told him who the Prince of Deneslla was. He had described the beauty of the Princess Marie Alexia. Buckford was more than ever resolved to defeat the plot against them. "It is unfortunate that Vandal was shot," said one of the voices. "That American did some damage before we got him." "Yes, but It was lucky he did not kill Vandal. The other did not matter so much." "Good!" said Buckford to himself. "I am glad I killed one. I wish I had killed Vandal. I may have another crack at him yet." Another step was heard outside and -then oiiothAr 1»( Buckford now turned his head to get a peep through tl:e accommodating keyhole. He saw b::t nnall portion of the outer room. It v/ns well furnished, had a table nud chairs in the ccntcr, and in the chairs sat two men. One of these was tho man he had shot, Vandal, and the other was one of tho two who had been previously talking. In another portion of the room, hid den from Buckford's sight, were two more, one who had been there before and one a newcomer. "Well," said a voice, "our game hai beeu spoiled Id Paris. That dashed American by bis meddling lias aroused tin? police. We cannot do a thing now until the prince leaves Paris." The voice sounded familiar to Buckford. The person speaking was the pretend ed agent of police. "Then j°our highness has not given up the idoa?" said the voice of Vandal. "Glvon It up?" A hm-sh volco followed the words. "Did jou ever know Casparln Rock inlUive to give up an Idea until he had made It a success?" Buckford thrilled again. So this speaker was Casparln Rockmllllve. The Incognito of the Prince of Denes lla was the Count of Rockmllllve. They were, then, relative* of each oth er. The plot against the Prince of Deneslla was beginning to take shape and substance. Buckford had hereto fore been working against a vapor of suspicion. Now he was gaining a sub stantial knowledge of what the plot Involved. "My Illustrious brother and sister have already determined to leave Paris and return to Deneelia," said the voice of Casparln. "They will undoubtedly take up their residence In the palace at Trolle, the capital, until the birth of the heir." And It is this event that your hlgh neM must prevent?" For a moment there waa silence. "I am not prepared to say," came the slow, steely voice of Caaparln Rock mllllve, "that I wish particularly to destroy my sister-in-law, the Princess Margaret Had I been the heir to the throne of Deneelia instead of my broth er I would have been the husband of kargaret Granville, but the mighty ambition of the American heiress rose even to the throne itself, and she took my more fortunate brother. Yet, even to accomplish my designs and win the throne of Deneslla for myself, I will sacrifice her. But I prefer, as I had al ready made clear when the bungling Reber brought that American in to spoil our plan, I say I prefer to kl— that 1b, get rid of the prince .while I am yet heir presumptive. There Is yet time to accomplish tbls. I had sup posed to find it easier in Parle, where these things are done without difficulty as a rule, than in Trolle, where the en ergetic Duvally has his myrmidons at all times on the alert. "I know now, however, that the work cannot be done in Paris. We must wait till we reach Trolle. Then Duval ly himself must go. And with him out of the way, we can easily reach the prince." Buckford became more and more ab sorbed. He now felt a national inter est In the affair. He was fighting now not only for the life of a prince and princess, but for the inheritance of the child of an American glrL He remembered now when Margaret Granville, one of the most beautiful and richest of American girls, married Prince Charles of Deneslla. He was not then the ruling prince. The match was a love match, the wedding a quiet one, and Buckford had thought little of it at the time. And now he was listen ing to the brutal details of a dreadful plot against his fair countrywoman. His fists clenched, his teeth were set firmly together, and he lost even his last lingering regret that he had be come involved in a case that so seri ously threatened his life. "I will get out of this alive," he said, 'and I will meet this wonderful Duval ly, and between ns we'll see what can be done." 'I suppose, then, your highness, said one of the men, "that we are now released from all connection with the case. If 60, what about our re ward for what we have endeavored to do?" There was a low sarcastic laugh from Prince Casparln. "It Is not the rule usually," he said, to reward failures In matters of this kind. Nor Is it advisable to have sev eral sets of confidants In various parts of the world. I have laid before you all my plans and have named the sev eral rewards you may expect If I am enabled by your assistance to make myself the ruling prince of Deneslla. I think, gentlemen, It will be much bet ter for all concerned for you to go with me to Deneslla and there carry out the plana that have been interrupt ed here." "Trolle li not Paris," said one. "We would not have the assistance of the brotherhood, who do our bidding with out even wishing to know the object.' 'But I have willing servitors lu De neslla," said Casparln. ''They arc not, think, as shrewd as my Parisian friends, but they will do In emergen cies. I wish, however, to confine the secret to us tour. It is enough, Four men who know the truth will be enough for me to carry when I come to the throne." Then if we attempt that which Is far more dangerous and difficult than what we agreed to do," said Vandal, "It Is right that our rewards should be in creased accordingly. For myself, I have seen the Princess Marl: Alexia. If you become ruling prince of Denes lla, I should desire to become your brother-in-law. One does not assassi nate his brother-in-law so quickly as an outsider." "But In the case before us It Is the brother," said Casparln, with a cruel laugh. "What you ask is Impossible. I know that Marie Is the fairest girl lq all Europe. But her hand must go to Russia. In the plans 1 have mapped out for the future greatness of Denes lla I have absolute need of Russian as sistance and backing. Why can you net be content with the wealth and po sition I have offered? And, as for a lovely bride, there Is one who Is second only to Marie. That Is Adrla Volner, the fiancee of Bosso Duvally. She Is a beauty after the same style as H&rlc and will suit you as well." "I suppose I must be content," said Vandal. "Then I am to receive a mil lion francs, a high position among your advisers and this beautiful Adrla Vol per for a bride?" "Yes, and these, our two able friends and aids, shall each receive a half ptfj lion francs and their pick of Deneellan beauties if they wish to marry and set tle In my country." "That is a fair offer," said one. "What do you say, Reber?" Buckford started. One voice had all along seemed strangely familiar, but the exciting circumstances made It Im possible to recall where he had heard It It flashed upon him. Reber was the man who had met blm on the bridge and Introduced him into Is r^-r- ?f». #VH"" mis circle or l'oscinatmg cuttnroats. "I think It Is fair," suld Reber. "But that face of yours, friend Robello, would not be pleasing to the young Denesllnn beauty." "Let my face alone!" growled the mau called Robello, and Buckford made a mental note. "Now," he said, "I know tho four plotters by name and three of them by sight. Vandal and Reber I have met. That Is Robello sitting with Vandal, but his back Is toward me. However, he must be ugly, or Iteber's remark Is pointless. And the fourth Is Casparln, brother of the Prince of Deneslla. And what a quartet of precious scoundrels! They at the bidding of this rascal Cas parln will assassinate the prince be fore his heir Is born In order to put Casparln 011 the throne of the little country. And not only the prince, but an American woman and a beautiful princess are In danger. Come, Buck ford, you have work to do. And the first thing to do Is to escape from this place. How the devil Is that to be done, 1 wonder?" His soliloquy was Interrupted by an other step and a heavy German voice. Well. Monshure Meln Hcrr," said the voice, "I did that Job well. Is It not so?" "Yes, but you must not come here. You must keep away from us," re plied Casparln. Ho! That Is not so easy. Then where am I to get the money on which to live? I must no longer be seen in the stables of the prince! I am not to see you! What then, the river?" •'Go to the devil!" growled Casparln. "It Is most fortunate that there are French gentlemen to help me. I would not want a band of German aids. But come. You did my bidding that time and duped the two Americans almost as well as I duped one. I will pay you as I agreed, but stipulate that you depart. Leave Paris, and do not go to Deneslla." "Oh, then, thnt Is not bad," said tho German, rattling a well filled purse. "There is Germany." "Yes. Go there, for God's sake!" said Casnarln. and the others laughed. [TO BE COWTirrUBD.] Notice of Probate of Will. STATR OF IOWA, DRl.AWAUK COUNTY, lSfi* aa To all whom it may concern: You aro herefcy notlfled that the last will of Mary.J. McKay, deceased, has bf-on fltcd, jpened and read, and Monday, the 23rd day of December, A. D. I0d fixed as the time, and the Court House Manchester the place for hearing and prov ing the same. witness my hand und seal of said court this lCthdayof Doceuiber. 19)1. —. 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It had given such satisfactory results that the name was unanimously selected by the people for the new o|Uce and adopt ed by the department at Washington, D. C. This action was entirely volun tary on the part of the community, without any solicitation whatever from the manufacturers of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. In fact the first knowledge they obtained regarding tbe matter was when they recived a letter bearing tbe poBt mark "Kodol, W. Va.," and the con tents fully explained the circumstances. For a verlllcation of this statement tbe reader is referred to the latest Post OQice Guide. A prepartion go Ohloago. lUferenoe: Oakland Nat'l Bank. ,fs highly prized by a community must be wortby of tbe greateat confidence. No'.ic of Appointment of Adminla trator. STAT1 5 OF IOWA, I Uelaw Are County 8 NOT CEia HF.nKBY given, That tho under- slgDed hus bet»n duly appointed and qimlWed STATE :B hs Kxear or of the stiue oMiotiert limn Into of pell ware County, deceased. All persons in dobted to said Kstaie are requpstrd to mako lin medini payment and those having claims attains the same will presi'ntthPir.,duly authen ticate® to tho undersigned for aPownnce. GEORGE HAM. 1 Nov 29, leoi. Administrator. W. I. Mlllen, tty. for Estate. 49 3w Ml BANK Manchester, Iowa. com JNO. G. t'AKMEi x, A. G. I*. & T. A. 15,0. R.&N. lty. CAPITAL $60,000 OFFICERS WM. C. CAWLEY, C1IAS. J. SEEDS, President. Cashier. R. W. TIRRIL, C. W. KEAGY, Vice President, Ass't. Cashier. —DIRECTORS WM. C. CAWLEY. H. F. ARNOLD. W. G. KKNYON. it, W. T1UR1LL. EDWARD P. SEE G. W. DUNHAM. CHAS. J. SEEDS. M. H. WILMSTON. C. W. KEAGY. Interest Paid on Time Deposits. Prompt attention glvn to all busloess. Pas senger tickets from and to all parts Eur ope direct to Manchester, for sale. Long Time Mortgage Loans Made, Bought and Sold. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES For the storage of valuable papers, eto. for rent. Banking House DEPOSITS I Henrv Hutchinson Hutchinson's Building:, Manchester, Iowa. CAPITAL. $70.000 JOSEPH HUTCHINSON, Cashier. COLLECTIONS Fxoaa&pUsr ACadtt. on Time, Interest Al lowed and other deposits reoeived. DRAFTS sold on New York, Chloago ana Dubuque also on Qreat Britain and Ire land an1- Kurcrejc Cities, TICKETS—sold to ana from all European ports via Cunard, or Allen or White Star Steam ship lines, Compound Vapor and Sham noo Baths. Baths Most all Vapor and Shampoo. dis| eases are caused by poisonous sec retions, which clog the wheels of NATURE. The name and the symptoms may be different but the cause of disease can us ually be traced to the imperlect aotion ot the millions of pores of the haman body. A bath it accordance with scientific require ments is the best preventative ana remedy known. The methods employ ed by me are the scientific ever invented or discover 'or dispelling disease. Results tell tno dtory. Give me a trial. This is the Conant system of baths. A competent lady attendant in charge of the ladiesdepartment. Office and bath rooms on Franklin street, opposite Globe Hotel. 6" Q. D. QATE3 Henr Hutchinson Breeder of Thoroughbred Shorthorn Cattle. JOSEPH HUTCHINSON Manchester, Iowa. M. F. LEKOY Fresi. H. A, GRANGER Cashier H, A. VON OVEN, Asst. Cashier A. H. BLAKE, 1st. V. President. H.C.<p></p>First HAKBERLE, 2nd.<p></p>Nationa 1 When you want Fine Furniture AT Fair Prices GO TO Werkmeister's AT !"The V. President, BANK. MANCHESTER. IOWA. CAPITAL. $50,000 General Banking bix numbers of this newspaper-magazine on receipt of fifteen cents in stamps Address The World, Pulitzer Building, New York. Business Transacted. Interest Paid on Time Deposits. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. EIBECTOHB. H. H. Robinson. M. F. LeRoy, E. M. Cbit, H. Boehler, H. A. Gr&lieer. A. H. Blako, II. A. von oven, H. O. line L. L. Hoyt, COEEEBPOHTIEITOS. Flrul National Bank. Dubuque, Iowa. Central National Bank New York City. Commercial National Bank. Chloaeo. Ill Earlville. Undertaking Solicited. F. WERKME1STER, Earlville, Iowa -P.-. ALL THE NEWS IN The Democrat, $1.50 PER YEAR. Finch & Libridge, Can show you something new at very mod est prices this week. Art Squares, 7x9 to 9x12, India Lace Curtains, all different shadings $1.00, to $1.50, per pair, Couch Spreds and upholster ing patterns. Don't forget the fine selection of Frames, Moldings, and a store full of Christmas Presents. Central Pharmacy is Headquarters for CHRISTMAS GOODS ... We have loaded our shelves and cases this season with a wonderfully attractive line of suitable Christmas gifts for all classes of buyers, consisting of all the late notions in Sterling Silver, Ebony, Wave Crest Ware, Glass, Gilt, Etc. Our line of 'Medallions, Books, Bibles and Game Boards speak for themselves, We would be pleased to show you. ANDERS & PHILIPP. "Gunther's Fine Christmas Candies," UNQUESTIONABLE 8s53 We have ruler for the county. SUPERIORITY OF THE IMPROVED U. S. SEPARATOR kind that gets ail the cream" Prof. W.J. Spillman, of the Washing ton State Exocriment Station at Pullman, in an article in the Kanch andHtm^ Seattle, Wash., of August 15, 1901, gives*the record of the testing of five samples of milk from dairymen using U. S. Cream Separators. Tho five tests were as follows .00, .00, .01, .01, .04 ijlll An average of ,0!2 of one per centv Please notice t!iat in. two!of the samples the professor could find no fat, and in the poorest one only .04. (Probably this dairy man did not rua his separator according io the directions.) These records show that the U. S. Separator is without a peer in thoroughness of separation* Highest Award at the Pan-American Exposition Write for descriptivo catalogues giving fbll information. VERMONT FARM MACHINE CO., Bellows Fails, Vt Boy's School Suits. V7 We 4tl! iu* ,1 •'-ii 04 *4 1 fc Parents are getting the boys ready for school. They have to have a suit, or pair of pants, a shirt and hat. We have them 1 for you. Wo are selling boys'! two piece suits from $1.00 up. Boy's three piece suits from ID *f §2.50 to S7.50. Boy's long SS^S| pants suits from $8.00 down to $2.75. We have the shirt •with I two collars at 50c. Hats and caps from 25c to $1.50. Big line of knee pants 25c to SI.25. We havo our over-1 coats nil in and ready for in spection. every boy and girl in GIVEN AWAY FREE. ALLEN & STOREY. THE WORLD'S LEADERS. yf i-Q immm