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tho clerk coming out. says: Monsieur
Barnes. . note for you at the once"
Burton has been compelled to regis.
ter himself and party. He steps In.
tearing open an envelope addressed In
an unknown hand. reads what. stable
minded a. he is. gives him shock.
This compels mo to tell Edwin.
must post him . little bit." he thinks
rapidly. and acting with equal prompt
ness. steps into tho cafe. Not finding
Anstruther there. Barnes walks up the
stairs.
Al the door OF his wife's chamber.
the English naval onicer IL pacing the
corridor.
Marina IL much better. She has
recovered her Senses" says Edwin.
elatedly. "But Enid believes It best
for me not to see her Immediately. and
the French physician declares It Ia
madness at present to think OF the
fatigue Of . long railway journey for
my WIFE,"
~ had feared that" remarks Barnes.
"The important thing Is now to guard
her."
ouatu uct
"Yes. II Is now imperative that
tell you. Anstruther. something would
have kept from you"
Two minutes hurried conversation
and tho English sailor says In quarter
deck directness: Il understand. No
one goes Into that door except the doc.
tor and Enid. II anyone prowls around
hcre-iend me your revolver. Barnes.
You always carry one"
"Yes. and you must from now on do
the same" answers tho American as
he passes the weapon to the English
man. He steps to his own room. and
gets another pistol from his vaiise.
muttcrins grimiy: III have to shoot.
II will be to kill. Now. this makes II
necessary to see Elijah Emory at
once. Luckily ! cabicd him."
Making his way hurriedly to the
busy Cours Belxuncc. Barnes steps
Into tho Hotel dos Dcux.Mon''s. n
wcii.known house OF commercial en-
tcrtninment. A moments inquiry OF
tho polite clerk and he steps into the
correspondence room OF the hotel.
After looking about n moment. he
places his hand on the shoulder OF n
man engaged In writing.
Il saw you come In the door.
Barncs!" says the man. continuing his
labor. Glad to behold you. Your
wire from AjaccIo came last night.
I've got NIL the Information for you.
l missed you ut tho garc. and reck'
oncd you'd gone on to Paris. Here's
what you wanted. finishcd.' He passes
him the paper.
Barnes glnnccs carefully about the
room-which Is deserted.
There's no living thing here cxccp,
nics." remarks Emory. Il took care
Of that before I began to write my
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Time to Awaken.

Any plan devised that tends toward
greater business Capitalization makes
easier the building up Of harmful
combinations. During the past ten
years billions of dollars have been
sent to the large cities by the resi-.
dent Of rural communities. and these
billions have been used in building UP
trusts that work against the best in.
terests Of the masses who reside In
agricultural sections. Is It not time
to awaken to the dangers Of sending
rcouey away from the home town?
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confidential report for you. I'll keep
my eye on the door, so you can speak
freely"
Have you ever been over In Cor.
sica?" whispers his client.
Never" says the detective. And
I don't banker after going there. II n
Corsican commits crime and gets to
his blessed island. he can stay there
for me. To arrest him the gendarmes
might have to kill his whole tribe:
they hang together like q flock Of wild
hogs"
"Yes. too much. Now Ill tell you
what want you to do for me. Emory.
want you to act as buffer"
"A buffer agin what?"
Against the intangible. I haven't
settled exactly against whom. but
listen to my story. II won't take over
half an hour. Then you'll know how
to act"
Rapidly. but under his breath.
Barnes tells the American detective Of
the extraordinary. uncalled for and
mistaken Corsican blood feud that he
fears instead OF having been satisfied
two nights before by the death of two
men, has been increased and extended.
During the first OF his story, Emory,
beams upon him with the genial smile
Of a man expecting ducats. During
the latter part Of 1t. his face grows
worried, several times he nervously
wipes the perspiration from his brow.
and squirms all over his seat uneasily.
At the close he shudders: Gee whiz,
you want me to put my finger in a
regular Corsican vendetta? Not on yer
blooming life! Not for all the rhino
In Barring Brothers. Besides. women
sometimes take hand in these affairs
and play the very devil"
"Yes, It's because one unfortunate
lady is already in this affair and an
other may be drawn into 1t speak to
you," implores Barnes. II know money
won't tempt you, Emory, but coun-
trywoman, or rather one who will be
countrywoman-"
"Oh, you mean the future Mrs.
Barnes of New York. Well, for her
sake, hang me II don't go you!"
"Thank you'll" Barnes gives Emory
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CHAPTER u.

The Document In Barnes Poeketbook.
You have read this?" Barnes is
speaking while he Is deciphering as
nwell as he can the mutilated note.
How could lin the carriage with
you and after that under mamma's
awful eyes?"
where's the fourth-the other
piece?" asked Burton. savagely.
IL couldn't get the other-the peo-
pie were stamping about So" STAN.
mers Maud. she was tearing 1t up
when she keeled over"
did Marina say anything?"
Yes. she sorter gasped: Don't tell
him!' Then Edwin grabbed her. But
what's in it?" asks Maud, as Barnes
strives again to gain the full meaning
OF the three-Quarter epistle.
Nothing that would interest little
girl"
But It would interest ma. Let me
tell ma. Then she'll let up on me-"
mot a word to anyone!" says Bur.
ton. sternly.
1.-TWO more boxes of marrons
glaces."
Here. buy them!" The American
passed to Maud's eagerly outstretched
hand a couple of 20-franc gold pieces.
But" Barnes demeanor has become
terrifying, III you blab OF this to Ed
win Anstruther. I'll tell your mother
that you kept this note from her."
Great Jones!" mutters Maud, shiv-
ering. Then she implores: But II
keep dark. you'll beg me off for run
ming away with you?"
"Yes. avoid your mothers eyes for
two hours and I'll probably put some
thing in Lady Chartris' head that will
make her SO happy she'll think you the
incest little chick out Of its she'll"
The American courteously leads the
DChartris infaLt to her hotel, but even
as he bids the chill adieu at the door,
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sioHr AGAINST CORRUPTION.
Prosecution Of Oppressive Combines
Afford Lesson to Home Traders.

Never before has there boen such
. stirring up OF the masses and an
awakening a. to rottenness In imam.
cial affairs among the large corpora.
tons ~ st present. Some ono at one
time said that when thieves fall out
the devil gets his reward" 50 Il
seems ut present when faction 10 ar
rayed against faction In exposing
crooked operations In great financial
and business deals. In which tho little
iish are swallowed by the big ones.
and tho men In control. like wolves.
lead the lambs to slaughter.
II 10 amazing how farspread arc the
frauds practiced. and how high up In
public estimation arc tho manipula.
tors OF the rotten deals. The stealinGs
Of tho miliionaires and multi-miliion.
aires. the intrigues and their perluri.
Gus lying and Misrepresentation TO
accomplish their aims: the intricacy
OF the machinery used In their opera.
tions. tho perfection OF the means. tho
combinations employed to fleece the
people OF dollars. would do credit to
= Gasliostro or . Machiavelli. or .
Capt Kidd.
There cannot be doubt that these
various articles appearing In tho mag.
axines and general newspapers will
have the result OF opening the eyes
OF the public to things that few hereto.
fore ever gave serious consideration.
They will have tho effect Of making
the people more cautious In making
Investments of their earnings. and
will result In lessons that arc bcne.
iiciai to the country nj large. Home
trade principles preclude the possibll.
ity Of people losing by the operations
Of such gigantic schcmers. Money In.
vested In your own community In tho
development OF It's latent resources
will give excellent returns, is ever
under your own observation. and while
tho percentage Of profit from some
home Investments may not be- up TO
tho representations made by the ma.
nipulators Of stocks and the shcarcrs
Of lambs In general. you arc not 10
likely To bc u loser.
d. n. CARR.
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CHAPTER I-contInusd.


How dare you send my child away
when ! had ordered her TO bed?" re.
marks her mother. angrily.
Bed? Oh. Maud is too young to be
sent to bed"
you think she Is too young!" Lady
Chartris' tone Is appcnscd.
Two minutes after. Miss Chnrtris.
eating bonbons In the seclusion OF n
magnificent confectioncr's shop on the
Cours Beixuncc. remarks. suspicious.
iy: what arc you doing all this for.
Mr.. Barnes OF New York;"
"i'vc got little Information to get
from you. Maud" says the American.
what kind Of looking man was he
who gave you the communication for
Mrs. Anstruther?"
something OF that kind with the man.
ncrs of n waiter or gentleman. He
had long. thin scar over his left eye
brow. noticed that because his
u.eiccve buttons had the same crest Ms
iusso Danella's-by the by. how's
dear Musso!"
Tho deuce! Do you think Marina
know him!" The Americans voice Is
hoarse with concern.
How can I tell? Bride didn't see
him. simply gave her the note. It
knocked her stupid. and she almost
tainted"
Then Maud's eyes opened bigger
than ever. for Mr.. Barnes says stern.
ly: Give me that notc!"
What makes you think I've got IT,
Maud muttcrs. affrightcd.
Give mo the note you picked up
from the floor of the depot when II
fell from Mnrina's fainting hand, and
tucked In that left glove Of yours"
Not unless you buy 'em for two
boxes OF marrons glaccs!" asserted
the infant. commercially.
"Done!" says the American. sharply.
Miss Chartris unbuttons her left
glove and carefully extracts from It
and passes him three pieces Of paper.
Now pay up!" she exclaims.
But after matching the three frag.
ments OF letter and glancing hastily
over them the face Of the gentleman
in front of her has grown so distressed
and Mortified that the candy she is eat
ing slips from Maud's fingers and falls
upon the floor OF the shop.
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Wireless Telephones for eritIsh War.
ships.
h War.

The British admiralty have made all
arrangements for installing wireless
telephones In some OF the vessels OF
the feet and the work In being carried
out by the Radio Telegraph Company.
Il In claimed that by these wireless tel.
ephones conversation can be carried
on between two vessels that arc thirty
miles apart.
The voices heard on these wireless
telephones are clear and distinct. and
telephoning Ia In many respects easier
AT sea than on land. Tho wireless tele-
phone may be OF great use to YES.
sells In fossy weather. They can speak
each other at considerable distance.
and the admiral Of the squadron might
from his cabin talk to every vessel OF
his feet.
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Easy ShaXlnu2

The barber In China frequently pur.
sues his calling under peculiar condi.
tions. No soap is used, the parts be.
ing simply rubbed with water and then
scraped with a fearsome iron weapon
made locally, which. though 1t might
astonish cutler. yet answers the pur
pose very well.-The Wide World
Magazine.
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First Barkeep-I links dat It's .
shame fer the Aiumnis ter give 30
many cups for athletics.
Second Barkeep-wot's do matter.
Bill?
First Barkeep-Weil. they's too
many students In trsinin' now.-Cos.
nell Widow.
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coVystsss. tsQ. DesA MOOD , Co., y.
svNoPsis.

Burton II. barnes. u wealthy American
touring Corsica. rescues the young Eng
lish lieutenant. Edward Gerard An.truth-
er and his corsicnn bride. Marina.
daughter Of the Paoiis. from the mur-
d-roun vendetta. understanding that his
reward In to be the hand OF the SiIi h.
lish lieutenant. The four iiy from AJac-
clio to Marse.iies on board tho French
sues and nx the quartet nT. about to
hoard tho train for London nj Mnrscill-s.
Marina In handed mysterious note
tntcs u pontponemcnt Of the Journey.
Harness gets part of the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform him
that he Is marked by the vendetta Hs
employs an American detective and plans
to beat tho vendetta at their own game
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Appropriate.

Mnnnger-I thought you promised
me you would get that story about
Miss Stnrcraz's Jewel robbery In
prominently, and here tho types so
small nobody has seen II.
Editor-You're hard TO please.
thought I would make hit with you
by putin. your jewel robbery In diar
mond typc.-Baltimore American.
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A Mystery.

Chll0-hamma!
Mamma-Well!
Child-Why In II that when its me
they call II naughty. but when it's you
they call II nervous? - Cleveland
Leader.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-15

Most people are more than satisfied
with their misfortunca.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-15

Most women have n head for figures
when Il comes 10 looking out for No. I.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-09-13
ST. CLOUDS TROUBLES.

st. Cloud is having serious Difficult
ties in the management of its city
finances. The city treasurer reports
that when the bills of last month are
paid there will be no money left to
pay city employees for the coming
month. In past years city treasurers
of ST. Cloud have taken money from
the sinking fund to replenish other
funds.
THE present treasurer has put all
this money back in the sinking fund
and refuses to take any of this. to
help out other funds. The water works
and revenue funds are said to be dry
now, and city employees are uneasy
The council will make an attempt to
have the treasurer change his mind in
regard to transferring money from the
sinking fund.
That city teasurer is the right man
in the right place. He understands his
business and his duty to the taxpay-
ers. The trouble with our municipal
ties is that too many officials violate
their obligation to the taxpayers because
they hope to please a certain faction
When the time, ever does arrive that
public servants will regard their posi-,
tions as purely public trusts and
perform their official acts in accord
ance with the spirit and letter OF
the law, municipalities will have less
trouble on their hands.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-09-13
OPPOSED PARCELS POST.

A big contest may be expected
i'm the next congress over the ques-
ton of parcels post under the con-
troll and management of the postoffice
department. By parcels post is
meant that the government will make
arrangements to handle packages of
larger size than are now taken as
mail and at price lower than the
charges made by the express COM
panies, says The Carthage Republican.
There is no question that the express
rates are too high, and that they
could be regulated by some govern
mental agency. 1t is not entirely
necessary that the postoffice depart
ment should 60 into the business to
secure fair rates, if the new rate law
is all that it is supposed to be.
ANY sort of Capitalization ought to
be entered upon with reluctance, and
only was a last resort. The demand
for parcels post comes largely from
the biz mail order houses in Chicago
and other centers which would like to
wipe out the small dealers altogether.
1t is question of whether that is
good public policy. The Standard Oil
company and other great monopolies
have been built up largely on discrim-
mating freight rates. To enable the
mail order houses to deliver small
packages at the door of 1.-The consum-
er, with governmental assistance
amounts to the same thing.
The mail order houses are retail
stores on large scale, and are
asl<ing for assistance in getting single
articles to their customers as cheaply
as the local dealer can. This may
mean an increased postal deficit
which would be unfair and unjust and
practically bonus to the large city
retailer. These houses sell for cash
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-09-13
COUNTY ROADS TAKE PRIZE
They Are Much Better Than Sdme Of
Those In the City.

A ride over some of the country
roads in the vicinity of Mankato, and
then over some of the dirt streets in
Mankato, taken by several citizens
yesterday afternoon, showed marked
contrast between the two kinds of
driveways as to smoothness., The
country roads were as smooth as pave
ment, while the city streets that
were on any kind of grade were
rough and quilted out. Where on the
level, mudholes were frequent, or deep
depressions at street crossings.
One cannot travel over the roads in
the country and then over the dirt
streets in the city without wishing
that the pavements might be extended
as rapidly as possible. The only good
streets in the city for driving are
those paved or macadamized.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-09-13

London, Aug. 29.-To The Free
Press: This metropolis city of the
world is very interesting place but
to the average visitor it is not as
attractive as many of the smaller
cities of Europe. The city proper and
its suburbs cover an area of about
seven hundred square miles and con-
tain over seven million inhabitants.
Among these there are more Scotch
men than i'm Aberdeen, more Irish than in
Dublin, more Jews than in Palestine.
and more Roman Catholics than in
Rome. No one can fully realize its
magnitude, however, until he has spent
busy fortnight here touring the city
to and from all cardinal points on it's
omnibuses and tramways. The CITY
has over four hundred railway sta
lions, including those of the under
ground or tube railway. The latter is
extending it's lines into all parts of
the city and is well patronized. All
who wish to 60 from one point in the
city to another, some distance away,
invariably take this route, as much
time is thus saved. The principal or
larger part of London, lies on the
north bank of the Thames and in
cludes the commercial and money
making quarter on the east and the
fashionable ''West End" with the pal
aces of the king and the nobility.
The manufacturing quarters are on
the right bank of the river. The city
though very old, has nearly doubled
in population during the last half
century. England, outside its capital
city and some of its historic places,
receives but little attention from the
tourist, as its scenery is very ''tame"
compared with that of Norway, Swift
zerland, Germany, North Italy, Swed-
en-, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. l have
just visited these two latter coun-
tries and found them very interest
ing. While in Wales / attended the
National Eisteddfod which was in
session at Swansea and had the pleas
ure of meeting some of the singers
of international reputation, but not
one of my Welsh friends from Blue
Earth county came under my observa-
tion.
Ireland, with its noted lakes and the
Irish international Exposition at Dub
lin, has this summer had her share of
visitors. The exposition is held in
the Herbert park which has been al
tered at great expense. An extern
sive lake, with picturesque bridges
and islands, has been constructed, and
water chute, "rivers of Ireland"
Switch-back railway and the usual
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-09-13
GILBERT GUTTERSEN
IN LONDON TOWN


side shows were numerous around the
"Grand Central Palace" This latter
building is an imposing structure in
the center of the park, with it's tow
ering dome from which radiate four
immense rectangular wings devoted to
exhibits of manufactured products.
Under the dome are a bandstand and
a great circular promenade where sew
eral thousand persons can seek shelter
when weather conditions are not
favorable in the open. The palace of
industries is another fine building in
which Italy, Japan and New Zealand
have important exhibits. The palace
of mechanical arts and also the one
of five arts are well worth mention
ing. The only foreign country that
has its own building is France, ex-
cept Canada. The former has a very
artistic looking building but not near
ly as large as the Canadian building
Both countries are well represented in
exhibits.
Dublin is situated on both sides of
the Liffey river which is crossed by
ten bridges, The O'Connell bridge be-
ing the largest and most important.
The population is about three hundred
thousand, many of whom are as in
other parts of Ireland extremely poor.
This class is found mostly on the
north side of the river which was once
the fashionable quarter, now shifted
to the opposite side where also are
found the chief stores and shops. The
dock at the mouth of the Liffey are
extensive giving accommodation for
many lines of steamers. Dublin has
many excellent buildings among them
Four courts, Custom house, General
postoffice, Cathedral of st. Patrick and
Christ church, Trinity college, Ma
tional Library, Museum of Science
and art, Bank of Ireland, and City
hail. The Cars" (cabs) used here are
different from any we have seen
heretofore. They have facing outwards
side seats have two wheels and are
very high. The horses in Ireland are
smaller than those in England and
not so well kept, but appear to be
speedy. The people are jovial and
seem content with their lot whether
it be on easy" street or in hungry
hallow. The railroad service in Ire
land and Wales is poor but in Eng
land and Scotland cePtionally good
Especially on the main lines. None OF
these roads are owned by the govern
ment.
Hoping to be with you soon, | am
yours truly, G. Guttersen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-09-13
JOTTINGs FROM JUDS0N
Hail Does Some Damage to the Fruit
Trees, Personal Mention.

Cenrick Jones and Joe Thomas call
ed at Judson one day last week.
w. w. Wigley and Richard Williams
delivered lambs to- Thurston at judi
son last Wednesday.
r. p Williams, William Roberts,
John c. Rees and Even Roberts were
among those that attended the state
fair last week.
Mrs. Allen of Chicago is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Row.
lands and other relatives and friends
in the community.
G. G.. and H. r. Jones were heavy
purchasers at w. j. Wigley's sale last
week, including several head of cattle,
manure spreader, two seated buggy
and other small articles.
Annie Grace Jones, Jennie Williams
and Jane Ellen Jones are attending
school at Lake Crystal this term.
R. P. Williams lost seven head of
calves last Thursday night. They were
killed by train on the Northwestern
fright of way.
A. P. johnson has rented his farm
to Oscar Ekland, the former will move
to Mankato. We are sorry to lose
Mr.. Johnson from the vicinity, and his
departure will prove a great loss to
the community, as Mr.. johnson has
been one of Judson's pioneers. Mr..
Chas. Johnson. son of Mr.. A. p. John
son, has accepted position as univer-
sity teacher at salary of $500 per
month, we congratulate young johnson
for his success.
John Philips and John B. Jones, at
tended the State Fair last week.
r. Wigley, Fred, Ed n. and Aurthur
Jones attended sale near CORTLAND
last Friday, the latter bought fine
young team of Belgian horses three
and four years old, weighing about
1900. each
C. V. Peterson has started up grind
ing again and will grind feed every
Friday of each week.
Hon. VIM. R. Jones took trip to
Summerset Wis, recently to see his
daughter Mrs. Ann Pugh who is there
for treatment. We are glad to learn
she is improving.
Hugh A. Jones and son John took IN
the Fair last week.
A very fine shower of rain and some
hail fell through the vicinity of Judson
last Friday night and considerable APP
Piles and plums knocked off the trees.
Mrs. David Hughes of Owatona was
guest of her sister Mrs. E. L. Evans
last Sunday and will stay few days
to visit other relatives and friends.