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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-06-26
CHAPTER XVIII.
A Common Enemy,

David idly mixed himself some whisky
and soda water In the dining room,
where he finished his cigarette. He was
tired and ready for bed now. so tired
that he could hardly find energy enough
to remove his boots and get into the big
carpet slippers that were SO old and
worm. He put down the dining room
lights and strolled into the study. Just
for a moment he sat there, contemplat-
ing with pleased, tired eyes the wilder
ness of bloom before him.
Then he fell into a reverie, as he fire.
quently did. An idea for a fascinating
story crept, unbidden, into his mind.
He gazed vaguely around him. Some
little noise attracted his attention, the
kind Of a noise made by a sweeps
brushes up a chimney. David turned
idly towards the pen window. The top
of 1t was but family illuminated by the
light of the conservatory cleaning DULY
on the transparency over the glass.
But David's eyes were keen, and he
could see, distinctly, a mans thumb,
crooked downwards over the frame of
the SASH. 0OI1eDUuy Hdu Cliiiueu up the
telephone holdfasts, and was ting in
the window. Steel slipped well into the
shadow, but not before an idea had
come to him. He removed the rolled-up
Rembrandt from the table and slipped
It behind a row Of books In the book
case. Then he looked up again at the
crooked thumb.
He would recognize that thumb again
anywhere. 1t was fat like the head OF
a snake, and the nail was no larger
than a pea-a thumb that had evidently
been cruelty smashed at one time. The
owner of the thumb might have been a
common burglar. but, In the light of
recent events, David was not inclined
to think 80. At any rate he felt dis
posed to give his own theory every
chance. He saw a long, fustian-covered
arm follow the SCARED thumb, and a
hand grope all over the table.
Curse mel" a foggy voice whispered,
roarsely. TT amt here. And the bloke
told me-"
The voice said no more. for David
grabbed at the arms and caught the
wrist In a vice-like grip. Instantly an
other arm shot over the window and an
ugly piece of iron piping was swung
periiorsly near Steel's head. Unfortun-
ateiy, he could zee no face. AS he
Jumped back to avoid q blow his grasp
relaxed, there was a dull thud outside,
followed by the tearing scratch OF boots
agairs ST q wall and the hollow clatter OF
flying feet. All David could do was to
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-06-26
CHAPTER XVII.
The Pace

Steel lay sleepiIy back in the cab,
not quite sure whether his cigarette
was aiight or not. They were well in
to the main ROAD again before Bell
spoke.
1T is pretty evident that you and I
are on the same track" he said.
IT am certain that I am on the right
one" David replied: ''but, when I come
to consider the thing calmly, II seems
more by good luck than anything else.
I came out with you tonight seeking
adventure. and i am bound to admit
that I found 1t. Also. I found the LADY
who into rviewed me in the darkness,
which is more to the point"
las a matter of fact, you did moth
ing OF the kind" said Bell, with the
suggestion Of a laugh.
"Oh. Ctse OF the wrong room over
again. I was ready 10 swear to 1t.
Whom did j speak to? Whose voice
was 1t that was so very mu:h like
hers?"
''The lady's sister. Enid Henson was
not at 2ls. Brunswick Square, on the
night in question, OF that you may
be certain. But it's a queer business
altogether. Rascality I can under
stand. I am beginning to comprehend
the plot of which I am a victim. But
I don't mind admitting that up to the
present ] fail to comprehend why those
girls evolved the grotesque scheme for
getting assistance at your hands. The
whole thing savours Of madness"
IT don't think so," David said,
thoughtfully. THE girls are romantic
as well as clever. They are bound to-
gether by the common ties OF a COM
mon enmity towards a cunning and
utterly INSCRIPTIONS scoundrel. BY
the merest accident In the world they
discovered that ] rm In a position to
AFFORD them valuable advice and as
sistance. At the same time they don't
want me to be brought into the busi-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-06-26
Worse and Worse.

A lawyer, with a penchant for birI-
iards. had occasion recently to visit a
small town. While there, seeking to
pass his time, he found in his hotel !.
new and excellent billiard table. Upon
inquirsng IL there was anybody about
who played, the landlord referred him
to n of the natives. who may be called
John Jones.
They played several games, but the
result was always against the lawyer.
He couldn't win.
Mr.. Jones' he remarked. "r have
quite a reputation at home. They con.
slider me a good billiard player. But 7
am far behind you. May I INQUIRE how
long you have playedo"
oh. not long" replied the native
and / don't want to hurt your feeIin.s.
but you're the fust Teller I ever beatp'-
Cassell's Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-06-26
"MISS" OR II
A Few American Say "Mistress' In
stead of "Missis-The New Woman

A Few Americans Say "Mistress" In
stead of "Missis-The New Woman
in Germany.
The German "advanced' ONE de-
sire to follow the example of their col
leagues in Paris, and to break DOWN the
barriers Of custom in regard to the des-
~fgnation of Frau" and "Fraulein." A
meeting was held last week in Berlin,
under the auspices of the association
for promoting the Education and Stud
les OF Women, 20 discuss the knotty
question. A lady, who is a doctor OF
law, defended the proposed innovation,
namely, that after a certain age wo-
men. whether married or single, shall
be entitled to call themselves Frau
tMrs.) She insisted that 1t was unne-
cessary to ticket a with a de-
s~cription of her condition-as to wheth-
er she were married or a spinster, espe-
cially seeing that, leg lilly speaking,
there was nothing to prevent a FRAU
Iein'' calling herself Frau" The
speaker did not like the diminutive
form. "Fraulein,' for an elderly lady,
deeming 1t disrespectful to her advanc-
ing years, and cited the example OF the
Il lin municipal council. which adj
dresses a school mistress on her ad-
vancement to the rank OF a first-class
teacher (Ober-Lehreinl as Frau" The
result OF the meeting was that all those
present were requested to exert them
selves to the utmost to get the d~esigna-
ton Frau" accepted among their &C
quaintarces as the rightful form OF ad-
dress when speaking to a lady of years.
1t will be interesting to learn what Is
the limit of age at which a Fraulein
ceases to be a Frau, irrespective of
marriage. This side, of the topic was
wisely dropped, doubtless for fear VI
divergerces Of opinion.-New York
Commercial Advertiser,
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Yes; higgins has completed his new
airsnip, and will name II Truth"
odd name. What's the idea?'
Wen, he figures that truth crushed
to earth will rise ag--"
But Just then the ambulance drove
up TO convey Ills remnants to the hos
pitai, and he finished gurgIing.--BaIti.
more News. "
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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27

Cards are out announcing the ap-
:, o.ching marriage u Miss McKie
Young daughter ~ Mr.. NJ. J..
Nouog, ana Sir. Arthur r Crozier, Of
New York City. The marriage will
take place at tie young lady's home,
eight iuiles southeast OF Lexington.
The ceremony will be performed by
Rev. Crozier, brother Of the groom
The attendants will be, Miss Carrie
Barnett, Miss Elizabeth Landlord,
Mr.. P. c. Young and Mr. Carl
Bartlett.
Miss Young is OF one Of the largest,
oldest and most influential families 10
the county, and her friends are coun'-
less. For them there will be a touch
OF sadness about her marriage, since
1t viii involve her removal to a dis
tant home. May happiness and pres
perity accompany her.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
B. and L. Statement.

Attention is called to the semi
annual statement Of the Lexington
Building and Loan association pub
lishec in this issue. II has been mau-
aged with remarkable economy, care,
aud success. 1t may be fairly said to
be- benevolent 10 its aims. 1t has
enabled many people to " homes
who could never have done so IN any
other way. It has promoted the
gioWta aud upbuilding Of the town.
1t has furnished q safe and suitable in
!, s,ment for wage earners and has pfo-
NOTED thrift aud economy IN many Of
our young people. The officers have
been faithful, especially the secre-
tary, who has given bis energies to it
rs to a labor Of love.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
MAY Annex HaytI

There is a rumor in Washington
lha. this government will oon seIva
notice on Hayti to restore place aud
s,fe government to the island before
oclober l, or it will beSannexed to the
United States, The population con-
sists of 700, goo negroes and $4,000
IS Rites and. half breeds, There is rev.
olution in the island nearly all the
time. II is one of the most fertile
parts Of the world, but the population
Is thriftless aud the country undevel-
oped. In size it is about equal to the
state OF Kentuckey.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
charles marshall Dead.

Charles Marshall formerly of May
view, was killed at Vale Mines, Mo-,
September 20. He was the station
agent and was engaged in pumping
water for the tank. The pump was
run by a small gasoline engine. In
some way he was caught in the ma
chinery and had hi. legs broken. He
died 10 a short while from the injuries.
He was brought to MAYHEM, where he
was buried Sunday. He was a 0 OF
Il. P. Marshall, OF near MAYHEM, and
a nephew of J. L. Marshall, of neal
Lexington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27

Ffon fts r4pnrts ln the daily paper
/ seems ,ha1 II. C. Ardiugsr is on
trial Tor several places IN the n. S. Z
football team. A. first they played
him at fall hack pud nus he d being
tried n, halls back. They may Sci had
that an end is his hrst posiuon, bu,
Is certain that he viii have a place on
be team.
Cards have been r, ceived by friends
here announcing the mlrriige Of NJ IS
Martha Louise Denham to Mr.. James
NJ. McGregor, on 5 ptember 10th, at
Rvcheport, No Miss Denham was
teacher Of vocal music at Baptist Col
lege a year or two ago aud had many
friends aud admirers here.
Part Of a four deck headline ia the
Kansas City Journal, OF "wednesday,
reads: "In a joint debate. Bailey
and Craddock get together. Chal-
lenge promptly accepted 1t WAS
gratifying 10 find in the reading mat
ter below that these gentlemen had
not had a fight in a Kansas joint nor
even engaged ia a competitive drink
ing bout But there never is any
telling about Kansas.
The famous original Gentry shows,
composed Of the largest herds oi hand
some dogs, Intelligent ponies, comical
monkeys and sagacious baby
elephants, ever seen, will soon visit
this city. The exhibition this season
is nearly twice as large as on its
former visit here, and it is now classed
as the largest as well as the best show
Of itS kind in the world. In fact the
Gentry Brothers have a monopoly on
this sort Of entertainment. This is
the fifteenth year of the attractions
continued prosperity, and in its re-
constructed form 10 is vastly superior
in its many departments. The show
will exhibit in this city, afternoon
and night, Wednesday, October 1st
"When the Bell Tolls which will
a.
be produced here at the Grand, on
next Wednesday night, stands alone in
the romantic line of modern sensa-
tlonal melodramas. The country made
famous by William Tell, with its pic
turesque chateaus, historical castles
and notable mountains covered with
eternal snow, has not been hitherto
utilized by the busy playwright and Mr.,
Trayers-Vale is fortunate IN Selling
upon beautiful Switzerland as the home
OF his successful play. From a literary
standpoint, "When the Bell Tolls" il
unusually strong, while the i~ntensely
exciting situations are stirring even foI
the most blase theater-goer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
m GLIDE A cOIn M ONE DAy

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II itfails to cure
W. f. Groves signature is on each box. csc,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
Lynciug not Sectional

Alonzo Tucker, a negro, who at
tackled a white woman near Libby,
Oregon last week, vas taken TO jail
and was afterwards released by the
officers TO save HIM from a lYnching.
The mob caught him however and
hung him 10 a bridge. 1t was broad
day light and no one was masked.
And Oregon IS not a southern's st ate.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27

Chas Mitchell had business in Kan
sss City Friday.
Geo. W. Bates went to Wellington
Friday on business.
w. +. Kerdolff returned to Kansas
City Friday morning.
Rev. H. W. Kennedy left Friday
msrning for Napton.
Luther Crenshaw arrived from st
Louis Friday morning.
II. w. Winsor went to Corder
Friday morning on business.
O. NJ. Gafin went to Kansas City
Friday morning on business.
Mrs. j. b. Silver and daughter, Miss
Mary, spent Thursday IN Kansas City.
Mrs. |. G. Baker, and granddaugh-
ter, of st. Louis, are visiting relatives
in this city.
Miss Corinne Russell went to Kan
ss CITY Thursday morning for a visit
w4th relatives.
Miss Elizabeth Groves wentto Kan
sas City Thursday morning for ashort
visit with relatives.
Rev. ]. G Given left Thursday
morning for Bolton to visit his sister,
Mrs. Kate Johnson.
Mrs. w. j.. Bandon and son
returned to their home at Kansas
City Wednesday afternoon.
M. Englehart went TO Kansas City
Friday morning to attend a meeting
of Shriners of Ararat Temple.
Mrs. Frank Bowman and daughter,
Mary, went to Higginsyille Friday
morning for a few days visit to Mrs.
Bowman's mother, Mrs. j. G. Webb
Judge j. B. Simpson left Thursday
Oight for St. Louis, Chicago and New
York. He expects to be gone three
months and will spend most Of the
time in Chicago with his brother.
General Simpson.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
RAIsRn FRoM NAE q A

G. W. Lands, porter Tor the Oriental
Hotel, Chanute, Kan says: 81 know
what it was to suffer with neuralgia, deed
l did, and l got a bottle OF Billiards. Snow
Imminent and 1 was raised from the
dead l tried to get some more, but
before | had 'deposed' OF my bottle | was
cured entirely. l am telliu' de truth
too" 25c, sc and 81 at Crenshaw &
Young's. 8 6m1.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
Low Rates to st. Louis.

Via the Missouri Pacific railway,
account fall festivities.
Which include the Great st. Louis
Fair, which gives 100000 in pre-
miums; the gorgeous Yelled Prophet
pageant; Street Fair and Carnival;
Horse Show in the Coliseum; running
horse races daily by the best thorough
breds in the country and base ball
games between teams OF the American
aud National Leagues.
All events during October and the
first week 10 November.
Ask your local agent for detailed
information and visit the Worlds Fair
city.
H. G. TOWNSEND,
Genl Pass'r and Ticket Agt.
st. Louis, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
NoIiee to Bridge Contractors.


y ~ Y" ~ WV ~ "T"'NEF VI
MONDAY OCTOBER l3. A. d, 1902,
the repairs 10 be made on the Iron Bridge
across the Little Sni Creek. on the Lexington
and Odessa road, near the George Galloway
farm.
Letting will be at bridge site at 1880
o'clock "a. m.
Plan ard specifications can be seen at time
aud place Of letting.
Contractor is to give bnnd for maintenance
Of bridge ms the law dire rs.
The right 10 reject any or III BIDS is re-
served, B.B NEENiN.
BD Commissioner
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27

7 R0NARDF. vERDERY, Real Estate
and Renting Agent, of Augusta, Ga,
writes;
seWith many others I want to add my
ttkhmonial to the wonderful good Pc
ruba has done me. 1 have been a great
s~uRerer from catarrhal dyspepsia. I
trR8 many physicians, visited a good
many Springs, but I believe PeruRa bas
doAe more for me than all Of the above
pm together. l feel like a new person.
I kave taken the Peruna and Manalin
together and always expect to have a
boSAs in my home."-LEONARD y.
vBRDERY.
Congressman Doviner Of West virginia.
Congressman B. B. Doviner, from
Wheeling, West Virginia, in a letter
welbten from Washington, D. G., says:
~ Join with my colleagues in f5e
House of Representatives In recom-
mpHding your excellent remedy, Pc
rEf1a, as a good tonic, and also an
effective cure for cafarrh."
Catarrh assumes different phases in
different seasons Of the year. In the
svtnmer the stomach and bowels suffer
the oftenest as the scat of the trouble.
Pdruna cures catarrh wherever located.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
fNl statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
VIC gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitariun, Columbus, o,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
Notlee 10 Brldge contractors.
will let TO the lowest and best bidder, on
THuRSnAY OnTORER o 1an2

l Will let TO the lowest ana best Dldder, on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1902,
the repairs of the upper Gable Bridge
across the Big Sni Creek, in section %, town
ship ~. range y, near the Ferd Bates farm.
Letting will be at bridge site at 1880 o'clock
a. m
Also | will let, on the same day, at 2:3O
o'clock p. IN the repairs on the lower Gable
Bridge, In section ~, township 40, range 2S.
Letting OF same will be NJ bridge site.
Plan aud specifications can be seen at time
and place Of letting.
Contractor is TO give bond for maintenance
of bridges as the law directs.
cThe right to reject any or oil bids Is re-
served. b. ID. WEEDIN.
9-2Otd Commissioner
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
STEPHEN N. WILSON,
ATToRNEY-AT-LAw.
Lexington, : Missouri.
DIR. W. R. ECKLE,

Surgeon Dentists, office IN Hearle Building
eleventh and Main streets, Lexington, Mis
ouri lSRDr9l
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27

The Only Guaranteed kidney Cure
is Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. Your
druggist will refund your money if
after taking one bottle you are not
satisfied with results. so cents. For
sale by Uhas. w. LOOMS. 6.28m6
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-27
A TExAs WONDER
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

HALL dhbAI ~lbOONhhI
One small bottle OF Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes,
emissions, week aud lame backs,
rheumatism and all Irregularities OF the
kidneys aud bladder 10 both men aud
women, regulates bladder troubles in
children. II not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt OF 81.
One small bottle is two mouths treat
nent, and will cure any case above men
toned. DR.. E. W. Hall. sole manuiac.
turer, P. o. Box 629, ST, Louis, Mo. Send
for testimonials. Sold by all druggists.
At Crenshaw & Young's,
READ THIS:
Neosho, Mo-, July %, 19O1.--I have been
for twenty years a sufferer from kidney
and bladder trouble; have not been able
70 do any work for several years. Tn.
Texas Wonder, Halrs Great Discovery
has cured me, and now / am able to dt
ali my work. Anyone 10 need OF a kidpe,
medicine will dud this to be the cheap pes
on earth, for 1 have tried them all.
l.11nil W. A. DAVIS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-17
Former Resident Dead.

The remains of Capt. Edward b. Everts
are expected here daily from Butte, Mon
tana, where he has been for some years
acting on the police force. Mr. Everts
went from Salisbury to Butte some flf-
teen years ago, and until recently when
taken with typhoid fever had enjoyed
good health, being a man of robust con-
stitution. The fever proved fatal and he
passed away in full manhood October
10 at the age of 81 He was unmarried,
a prominent member of the Knights of
Pythias and captain of the local police
force at his death. He leaves five
brothers and two sisters, three of the
former and the sisters being residents of
Salisbury and vicinity. His brother,
John W., lives in Boston, and with his
wife is here to attend the funeral; also
the brother Norman. who resides in
Champion, Mich. AS soon as the body
arrives the funeral will be held at the
East Middlebury church.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-17
a Brilliant Reception.

The recek ton given at The Addison on
Wednesday evening by Col. and Mrs. s..
A. Ilsley was one of the most high
toned events that ever occurred in this
village.
The colonel issued Invitations for some
seventy of his townsmen and their ladies
to be present, and over sixty responded.
The spacious dining room of The Ad-
Olson was magnlficently decorated by A..
J. Blackmer and his assistants. the man.
tel being banked with mass of carna-
tions, roses and smilaX, while wreaths of
evergreens and flowers depended from
various parts of the room, electric lights
shooting out from among the floral Gov
ering, and giving the place the appear
ance of fairy palace of dazzling light
and floral beauty. Landlord Higgins
had the tables dressed in the most ap-
proved style of snowy linen and spark
ling silver, adding brilliant effect to
the decorations.
Doring's band. from Troy, furnished
the music, and James +. Burdette. of
New York, the well-known and popular
humoIist, gave recitations and witty
sayings for the amusement of the guests
who, it is needless to say, were from
among the most prominent citizens of
the village, with "A few people from
abroad.
The menu, probably, was never sur
passed by that placed before any assem-
bage in the state, and the guests showed
their appreciation of it by leisurely
discussion of its merits from s to y
o'clock. Col. Illsley and his estimable
lady have placed the people of Middle
! bury under renewed obligations for
affording them such an evening of un-
allowed pleasure.