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quite impossible for any one on the
ground outside 20 see the person sitting
at H. Yet Drysdale stated distinctly
that he saw Tremaine sitting at the
table writing when he came back from
that mysterious walk. What would
you argue from thatTi
That Tremaine had moved the table
nearer 10 the window"
And why should DE do thatf"
TO get better light, perhaps" I
ventured
He might have done IL In the day
time, to get a better light but at
night he would get a much worse one
over there by the window than here.
The lights. you'll observe, hang from
the center OF the ceiling"
Then he did H." l said, ain order
that he might be seen from outside"
That's IL. Not only that he might
be seen, but that Drysdale might see
him. / wonder if this is the kind Of
paper be wrote ont"
I'VE keep a supply Of IL in all tn
guest rooms. sir volunteered Thomas.
Godfrey took IL up and looked at it.
II was a plain white linen OF good
quality, with the word "Edgemere"
embossed in blue at the top. There
were also Oh the table pens. an ink
stand and two or three blOtters. He
turned the bl0tters over, but only one
of them showed any sign Of having
been used, and the marks on il were
very faint, yet they seemed to interest
Godfrey. lie bent over them with puz-
zled face. Then he got out little
magnifying glass and studied them
again.
Lester" he said, at last, Il wish
you'd take a look at this" and he
pushed the blotter and glass toward
me. What DO you make Of it,"
/ gaZed through the glass at the
marks. but for a moment could make
nothing OF them. Then they resolved
themselves into a string OF letters
marching backward, fairly distinct at
one end, but fading away to nothing
ness at the other.
Somebody seems TO have been scrib-
bling lot OF disconnected letters on Il
piece OF paper" I said. at last. Il can't
make out any words. The letters seem
TO be mostly BIS and G's-yes, and
here's an l."
Thomas" said Godfrey, will you go
down and ask Mr.. Delroy II he has a
sample OF Mr.. Tremaine's handwriting,
and, IL so. IL he will let us see ii for a
moment7"
Thomas went out instantly and
looked at Godfrey In surprise.
You think those marks have some
value Z" / asked.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-11-24
CHAPTER XVI

lT 1HOMAS led the way through
4 the ban aud Up the stair.
F=-S-7Si which room viii YOU lOol,
~ at FIRST. sirg'' he asked.
Let us see Mr.. Tremaine's room
first"
VERY we'll sir" said Thomas. and
opened a door and stood aside 10 let
Us pass
There was nothing at all extraorii-
nary about the room II was large
well lighted. well ventilated. well fur
nished-just the sort OF bedroom one
would naturally expect 90 End I'm a
luxurious country house.
Godfrey cast q glance about it: then
he went 10 one OF the windows. opened
Il and stepped out upon the balcony.
He walked along the balcony 10 the
end where the heavy creepers were.
took a look at them and finally cane
back 20 the window.
That's ALL" he said. as he stepped
through inyo the room. "Of course I
didn't expect 20 find anything here: our
friend IS much too clover 20 DE caught
mapping that way. Thomas. / suppose
this table is just where II was when
Mr.. Tremaine had the room7"
Yes sir"
Godfrey sat down az Il. measuring
the distance from IL 20 the window.
Lester" he said. Il wish you'd 20
out and come up the walk and see II
you can see me sitting here"
ran down the stairs and did as he
directed. but could catch not a glimpse
or him.
"WelT he called down. coming TO
0le open window.
II can't see you az all" said
Il thought SO. Come up again"
He was sitting again at the table
when opened the door.
Now. take a look at H. Lester" be
said. "Youu see that the table is SO
far away from the window that It's
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-11-24
Hadn,t shaved in a Meek

First Camper nate to go home.
but promised my wife I'd be back to-
night
Second Ditto-Send her a picture OF
yourself as you are now; she'll want
you TO stay away as long as possible.
-Detorit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-11-24
On the styaian Ferry.

Charon was observed in a state OF
collapse.
That spirit actually wanted a re-
bate ticket" he exclaimed.
Herewith the great master OF trans
portation was completely fabbergast-
ed-N Y Sun
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1920.

First Airship Crank-Back from
your trip to Mars, eh? Make any new
discoveries?
Second Airship Crank-No. except
that the Milky Way is two-thirds wa
ter.-Chicago Daily News.
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it was not at all about his arrest that
he was worrying"
1T wasn't" agreed Godfrey. That's
what I meant"
The lights OF Babylon cleaned out
ahead, and a few minutes later we
drew up before the hotel As we en-
tered the office l saw the proprietor
cast quick glance at little fat man.
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ITo BE Continued
Time for nisannearinn

II was 1880 by the cuckoo clock.
Father said the dear girl. used
TO be a crack football player"
I-er-guess I'd better be going"
rejoined the young man. Hes rath-
er near-sighted, l believe, and might
mistake me for the ball."-Chicagc
Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-11-24
His Reason.

He's a gentleman"
Nonsense! He's a snob."
He always gives up his seat in a
car to a woman"
That's because sitting down bags
the knees OF his trousers. cleveland
Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-11-24
Unexpected.

MY dear. have disappointment
for you. You know the letter you
gave me to mail?'
What? You forgot it?"
mo. / mailed it-"-Detroit Free
Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-11-24
Truly Difficult

This is hard position" said the
cars fortune teller: very hard"
What's the trouble?"
II can't make UP my mind whether
IRA hired to be optimistic or reliable
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-11-24
CHAPTER XVIII

~ ROM meT repeated Miss
II Croydon blankly. "A single
es word from me2 | do not
GAg understand you. Mr. God
frey
DO you mean TO say" demanded
Godfrey with emphasis. ''that you do
not know where Mr.. Drysdale was
Monday night; that you were not your
self the cause OF his leaving the
housef"
She was staring at him with distend
ed eyes.
II the cause"' she repeated hoarsely
after a moment mfr. Godfrey, l will
tell you something OF which I had de-
termined never TO speak. When he left
the house that evening he deliberately
broke an appointment he had made
with mean appointment he had pray
ed for. He had happened 10 hear Mr.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-11-24

Bring OF send us your JOB
WORK; we do IL nicely. We do ft
quickly.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

In the course Of a checkered career,
Wesley Hanson, known as 'rremc-
ter had sojourned temporarily in
many places, so 1t Is not strange that
he sometimes forgot face.
Have you any call for stirring
man In the advertising department OF
your business?" he asked one morn.
ing, when he had gained access to the
office OF the inventor OF some tin spe-
cialties.
The man at the desk looked at him
and then dropped his eyes.
mo" he said, shortly, "but can tell
you exactly where there's q call for
just such man as you are"
"Yes?' said the promoter. II should
be glad to hear OF 1t"
"It's up in Banktown, Vermont" said
the inventor. "The call comes from
the grocer and the provision dealer and
the plumber and the livery stable keep
er and several others. They've been
calling for you for ten years, ever
since"
"Ah," said the promoter, ~ fear that
call is trifie too loud" and he softly
and rapidly withdrew.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10
ISitrhener,s Soun.

Take four ounces barley, two ounces
oatmeal, three onions, one tablespoon.
ful dripping, two ounces OF bacon, three
quarts OF stock from bones. Soak
the barley for an hour or two, and
put 1t on to boil in the stock. Add the
onions chopped up and let Il boil for
two hours. Cut the bacon up In small
prices, and put the dripping In sauce.
pan to get hot. Fry the bacon IN II.
and then put in the oatmeal, and fry II
also till II Is crisp. Add some OF the
soup, and stir TIL II Is well mixed aud
smooth. and then pour Il all into the
pot Season with salt and pepper, and
let II all simmer for half an hour
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Two cnpfuls OF -four. one egg. ono
scant cupfui OF sweet milk. one.half
teaspoonful OF salt. three teaspoonfuls
Of baking powder. one. e.fonrth Of n cum
ful OF butter, two tablcspoonfuls OF
sugar, one-fourth OF a tcaspoonful Of
cinnamon, and four sour apples Mix
and alft the dry ingredients. put In the
butter, add milk and well.beatcn egg
Have the dough soft enough ID spread
easily on nhauow baking pan, making
II one.half an Inch thick. Cut some ap.
Piles Into cighths, removing skins and
cores. and presa the sections Into the
dough IN parallel rows. Mix spices with
sugar and sprinkle over the rows Of ap.
plea Bake In moderately hot oyen
for about thirty minutes.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10
shape Of prsn...

This is especially suitable for In
valids aud old people. Stone one and
half pounds Of prunes. put them into
q stewpan. and cover them with cold
water. Let them boil FOR about a min
ute then strain on the water through
q sieve. Pour little cold water over
the prunes. have ready jelly made Of
hall an ounce OF gelatlnc, pint Of
water. and three ounces OF brown su-
gar. Season with almond, and boll for
fiye mlnutes-then strain. Arrange the
prnnes In casserole mold. pour Ia the
jelly. and set II in cool place to be
come Arm. The hole In the center Of
the mold may be tilled with whipped
cream.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10
Mince PndAlnr.

Half pound Of cold meat (any kind)
finely minced, two ounces bread crumbs,
pepper and salt to taste, two ounces of
cooked rice or macaroni cut small, beat
up an egg, and add with a teacupful OF
stock. Thicken with half ounce Of -four,
and flavor with minced herbs IL liked.
Line thickly buttered basin with
bread crumbs, oil with mlnce, and
strew over more bread crumbs. Bake
for an honr, or steam II liked better.
Turn out and serve with good gravy.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

At a colored camp meeting In Caro-.
lima a testlfying penitent referred to
himself and his unconverted brothers as
"niggers' In spirit of abject huinil.
ity which he deemed well pleasing to
his Maker. The presiding elder who
"amened" his speech at proper inter.
walls finally threw out gentle rebuke,
"Call yo'se'f a culled pusson, broth.
err" he admonished impressively. "Nig.
gers Is a term OBJ reproach invented by
proud white folks. Dey amt no men.
ton in de Good Book of niggers."
"Oh, yes, dey is, parson," the peni-
tent contradicted solemnly, Don't you
rec'lect de place whar 1t tell about mig.
ger musY-Lipplncott's Magazine.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10
AN IMPERFECT WORK.
After All, There Ia No Occasion 70
Mam's Coneeft.

After All, There Ia No Occasion for
Man's coneeft.
II ls the general Idea that man is
wonderful work--a perfect workout.
as Haeckel and comparative anatomy
point out. the human body Is. as mat.
ter OF fact. a structure at once incom.
plete and redundant; a structure lack,
Ing many nccessaries and crowded
with supernuitles with obsolete mus
cles and nerves which have become
shriveled and paralyzed because there
Is no longer any use for them. 1t Is
amusing TO think OF improvements that
might be made In the human body,
writes a pessimlst
Take the eyes The two eyes are
very good In their way, but II there
were three OF them how much better
II would be. II man mad an eye In the
back OF his head. M certain insects
have. be would never be run down.
never be stabbed from behind, never
be kicked. Man. with three eyes, could
see and do twice as much as now.
The hair might well be improved. II
is poor stun alongside OF feathers.
Look nj the beautiful feather head,
dresses OF the birds. These are far
richer and brighter In hue than human
hair, and they last. They don't dis
appear. No one ever saw n bald bird.
The ears are not at all perfect. As
the eyes are provided with Ids. 30 that
we can shut them tight when we want
to sleep, 20 the ears should be provided
with movable flaps or shoppers where
with to shut out sound.
II the teeth endured there would BE-
little fault 70 find with them. But. like
the hair, they fail man long before the
end OF life. Hence lt would be better
II, like some birds, men had indestruct
ibie teeth In their glzzards. and swai
lowed their food whole. letting the gix
Eard grind II up gradually. This would
not destroy the pleasure Of eating. On
the contrary. II would increase II. There
would be nerves OF taste In the glxzard.
and thus the eating pleasure would be
greatly prolonged. The food would bt
swallowed In a jiffy. and afterward
as man attended to his work, he would
get for many hours pleasant tastes
from the dainties the gizzard would bs
slowly and carefully grinding up.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10
Prune aIarmalade.

Take six fine, large cooking apples,
pare. plunge In cold water then put
over the fire together with the juice of
two lemons and half pound of sugar.
When stewed, split and stone two and a
half pounds of prunes and stew with
the apples, taking care that there is
sufficient water to keep them from burn
Ing. When thoroughly cooked, beat 1t
through stralner and turn Into Jars
to keep for use.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

along without worrying much until
dropsy set In. My feet and ankles
swelled up, my hands pulled and be-
came 90 tense / could hardly close
them. had great difficulty in breath
ing, and my heart would futter with
the least exertion. could not walk
far without stopping again and again.
TO rest. Since using four boxes oil
Doan's Kidney Pills the blosting has
gone down and the feelings Of distress
have disappeared"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster-M -Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

FOR over three
years l suffered
with . dropsleal
condition with
out being aware
that 1t was due
to kidney trou-
BILE. The early
stages Q were
print cipally
backache an d
bearing d o W n
pain, but / went
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Eight eggs, one pound OF sugar.
twelve ounces OF best -four and few
caraway seeds, II liked. Beat the eggs
well and add the sugar. repeat the
beating and sift In the -four by degrees,
Continue the beating for an hour with.
out ceasing. Flour some baking sheets,
and drop the mixture by spoonfuls on
the sheet. allowing space between the
cakes for swelling. Put them in the
oven as quickly us possible. and when
they have risen move the baking sheet
to cooler part OF the oven until they
are OF golden color and coated over
with white icing.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10
srAr or omlo. err ., ro.EDo. ! !.

IUIAH NuVFfT1 7
fnAAx J. cAHAEy makes oath that he IL
senior partner Of the firm Of D. ], fHExKS q
Co, doing business In the City OF Toledo. Ceuh.
pay she sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every casa OF CaTAaam that cannot be
cured BY the use OF Halls cArkHaa cuaE.
PRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn 70 before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9Th dag Of December, 4. D., iss6.
- 4. ". GLEASON.
j.,rl kolary Public.
Halls catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. send for testimonials, free,
FL, CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Bold by Druggists, 7Sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10
Pe-ru-na Strengthens the
Entire System

Mr.. Chas. L. sauer. Grand Scribe.
Grand Enoampnsns l. o. o, F. Of Tsx.
40, and Assistant City Auditor, writes
from the City Hall. San Antonio. Tex:
Nearly two years ago | accepted >
position as secretary and treasurer with
one Of the leadins dry goods establish.
ments Of Gslves.on, Tex.
"The sudden change from high and
dry altitude 10 sea level proved too
much for me and l became afflicted
with catarrh and cold In the head, and
general debility 70 sach an extent as TO
almost incapaeiats me for attending to
my dutles.
II was Induced 20 tTy Psruaa, and after
taxing severed bottles la su,sil doses ! am
pleased 10 say that was eatirely restored
10 my normal coadlll0n and have ever since
recommended .he use Of Peruna to my
friends"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Two pounds of tripc, one pound OF
onions, some stock, little butter. a
tablespoonful of chopped parsley and
one of vinegar, pepper and salt. Stew
the tripe In the stock until tender, cut
1t in small pieces, and fry them in
butter, season with pepper and salt.
Slice the onions and fry them, and then
simmer them In the stock in which the
trlpe was boiled. When cooked add
them to the tripe with the vinegar and
parsley; simmer for a minute or two,
and serve very hot.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Mrs MS patience was much tried
by a servant who had habit OF stand.
ing. around with her mouth open. One
day. as the maid waited upon table,
her mouth was open as usual. and her
mistress. giving her severe look. said
MARY. your mouth Is open.p
"Yessum." replied Mary, II opened
IT,"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

why. Antonio." said the horrlfled mat.
ron, who had tossed 5.cent piece at the
monkey. "does he always put eoln In
his mouth when he picks II apf"
"Not his mout'. signera." corrected the
organ grinder. "iIer mout'."
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

BEG pardon. sir" said the peddier
OF supplies. but have you got type
writer?"
"Yes," replied the merchant.
MAY l ask what styleT'
"oh. out of sight A regular peach I
Come In and I'll introduce you to her =
Philadelphia Ledger.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

He was an industrial promoter"
seeking location for prospective
factory.
about how many men do you pro
pose to work7' asked the skepticai, per.
son.
EVERY man in town who has money,
II can," answered the truthful |. b.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

The hobo approached the pompous
citizen ard asked for aims.
go to the ant, thou sluggard,' {"
quoted the .. c.
"'Tain't no use. mister answered
the hobo. "Me aunt's jlst as tight.
listed as me uncle an all De rest Nv me
reiashuns."
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Write Alien g. oimsted, Ie Roy. N, Y, fer O
Tree sample Of Allen . Foot Ease. IL cures
sWesting. hot swollen. aching feet. II makes
new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for
eorns, ingfowinR nails and b. Mons. Aildrug.
gisis sell II. 2be. Don't secept any bubaituto
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

IT see the Eskimo women are dying
OF In large numbers this year"
"Aias! And has the craze for elbow
sleeves struck the polar regions1
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Rising Young statesman-But there 4
another matter. just - important. that
has been overlooked. ! sm going to In
trsdues 9 bill for the rigid inspection Of
bakeries.
Constituent-ProdH.orc, for your own
peace Of mind. ] advise you not to do IT,"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

The ofice Of librarian Of the British
House OF Lords is virtually a slnecure.
As Disraeli said. the British aristocFacy
never reads.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

the food stopped up in them at that partLc-
ular time.
These emergency drugs relieve the
immediate trouble, but do not relieve Its
Cause.
The same trouble win therefore recur
again till that Cause is removed per-
nanenty.
The chief cause Of Constipation and
Indigestion is a weakness Of the Muscles
that contract the lntestines and Bowels.
carcarets are practically to the Bowel
Muscles what > Massage and Gold Bath
are to the Athletic Muscles.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Mothers viii and No. winslow's Soothing {
syrup the best remedy 70 use for their children
during the tsething rsriod.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10
BLoArED WITH pRoPsy.

The Hear, Was Badly Affected When
the Patient Began Using
poan's Kidney Pills.
Mrs Elizabeth Maxwell, of 4l5
West Fourth St., Olympia, WASH, says:
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Twelve tomatoes, peeled; one good
sized onion and three green peppers,
chopped; add one teaspoonful each Of
cloves, cinnamon and salt, CRATE in a
nutmeg; cover with one teacupful Of
sugar and two of vinegar and boil slow
ly for an hour, keeping well stirred.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Mock whipped Cream for Filling,
Take one large sour apple, peeled and
grated, one cup white sugar, white OF
one egg, Beat all together long time.
Flavor with vanilla. Use like whipped
cream.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Msnchuria is Just twice the size Of
japan.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Neither is II like
Castor Oil. Glycerine.
or other Oily Laxa-
tives that sim ply
lubricate the lntes-
tines for transit OF
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

sE FREE TO OUR rRlENDSs
We want to send to our friends beautifnl
French-designed GOLD-PLATED BONRON -iaDS BOX X
nard-enameled n colors. II Is a beauty for lie
dressing table. len cents IN stamps Is asked as 4
with which thls dainty trinket Is loaded. Tis
:. SEND to-day, mentioning this paper, Address
Sserhng Kennedy Company Chicago Or New Yofk
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10
all other Diseases.

west Pocket box 10 cents.
Be sure you get the genuine, made
only by the Sterling Remedy Company,
and never sold in bulk. Every tablet
stamped "ccc."
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

II will not purge,
upset the stomach.
Because II Is moi
driver. !" like Salts, S
dium. Calomel. Jala'
Senna. nor Aperient
Waters.
These waste Diges-
tive Juices S of the
syste m needed to-
morrow. in merely
flushing out the Bow
els today.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

AEE the thin. round-cornered little
Enamel Box belowi When
carried in your vest pocket 1t
w. means Health-Insurance.
II contains Six Candy Tablets Of
pleasan, taste. almost as pleasant as
chocolate.
Each tablet is working dose Of Cas-
carets. which acts like Exercise on the
Ecu,aie aUd I i,yar
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10

Because, nearly an
these Ills begin in
the 30 wells and
partial Constipation
paves the way for
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-08-10
The Little Doctor in
your Vest Pocket

They stimulate the Bowel Muscles to
contract, expand. and squeeze the Diges-
tive Juices out Of food eaten.
Cascarets do this naturally. without
purging or discomfort.
They don't help the Bowels and Liver
in such way as to make them lean upon
similar assistance for the future.
This is why, with Cascarets. The dosr