Mower County transcript., 1908-11-25
CHAPTER XIII.

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CHAPTER XIII.
The Man with the White Whiskers
rs there something here for Rod
ney Graves?" asked Jerry Chambers
Of an elderly man in the Office of tho
- ~ Mining and Smelling Com
pany at Escalon, three minutes before
the expiration of the 40 hours He had
been in the Chihuahuan town a few
hours, but he had determined to wait
until the last moment before calling
for his Instructions.
Robert Hallington of The College
class Of '6S, and q wearer of the Pin
Of the Twins, cordially extended his
hand and gave him the grip"
There is, just such an envelope az
one received many years ago." smiled
Mr.. Hallington. producing the instruc.
tions from his pocket.
Haven't you received a telegram
for me-Tom Flannery?" Jerry quickly
asked, showing considerable concern.
"You-Flannery? Why, no. The en-
velope is all have to give YOU"
"Strange," muttered Jerry, his brow
knitting. II was sure there would be
q message here for me-"
He soon was in the street, and his
extreme disappointment in not receiv.
ing word from Mike O'Connor EN-.
bodied fear that the engineer had for
saken him. In the shade of an awning
he opened his envelope and read the
following:
within 48 hours after ye have received
these instructions ye shall start in
search Of the lost San Dinaas gold mine,
supposed to be in tho Sierra Madre noun
tains about 50 miles southwest Of Esca-
Ion, not far from the source Of the river
Florido. Your beloved brothers in The
Gemini, Robert Hallington and Thomas
Wentworth, will direct 70 to the trail
over which many have passed in fruit
less quest of hidden treasure; alse, they
will instruct 70 in the method Of pro-
cedure and provide all supplies which
they may deem necessary. Tho one COM
pauion whom ~ may have with ye, II ~
desire to be accompanied in your explor-
ing, shall be paid in Mexican currency
the equivalent Of $50 4 month in tho
money Of tho United States Of America,
and he shall be subject to no orders other
than your own
1T is the will OF an Gemini that 70
ninstesnth day Of September, 1&s9. At
- Aontesurna street, Ei Paso, Texas,
for further instructions. In going to I'll
Paso - shall consume no moro time than
u necessary to make the trip In time to
receive your further Instructions. Proof
that - have labored honestly in your
efforts to locate tho lest San Dimas gold
Ae AA e.
the Instructions which shall await " In
II Paso.
MAY the spirit Of Rodney Graves guide
ye we'll and tho love Of all Gemini give
70 new courage"
After rs-reading the instructions
Jerry went back to Mr.. HAllington and
asked about the trodden trail to the
mountains. The old Gemini smiled
knowingly and told him that within
"a hours he would be supplied with all
possible information that he could pro
vide.
1T will be an exceedingly interest,"
ing time for you," said Mr.. Hallington
Then you know all about it?''
"I know what has brought you ts
Escalon," returned Mr.. Hallzngton.
Jerry had almost two days in which
to prepare for the search for the lost
gold mine. The question urpermost
in his mind was the matter OF select
ing companion. After reading the
instructions in the City Of Mexico he
decided that Mike O'Connor should &C
with him, but now that he had not
heard from the engineer and had do
cided that his services could not be
counted on any longer, he felt h1