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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-20
TEXAS AND ILLINOIS.

The coming census is likely to
show a population for Illinois Of
900. Texas is claiming 5000,
000 If these estimates turn out cor
rect, and the same rate of growth
should continue in both states, it
would not require more than another
decade for Texas to displace Illinois
in the rank of third state, says the
Register-Gazette of Rockford, III.
The change in calculations that
would be likely to correct this pros
pect is the possible subsistence in the
movement to Texas, or the greater
advance of Illinois, due to the COM
ing of the deep waterway and the
movement of industry to this section
of the Union. Illinois is proud of be-
ing third state, and would be quite
unwilling to part with that rank.
Aside from the enormos area of Tex
as, which is national in proportion,
on the scale as seen in such Euro
pean instances as France and Ger
many, Illinois has good prospects
of some day taking first rank in pop
ulation and commerce, owing to the
central location, the economics for
manufacturing and the low cost of
distribution from this center. 1t has
fair likelihood of reaching 10 ,000,-
nation of a quarter of century
hence. The challenge from Texas
shows that the productive plans at
fecting this state should not be al
lowed to sleep. OF those the. deap
waterway is foremost.
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Wonder what kind of breakfast
food the editor of the Cleburne En-
him sing: June days are coming,
when the air is lush with passion,
and the nights are full of love. Those
are the days when youth is drawn
to youth, and stolen kisses are
sweetest. and one loves to linger on
the front gate for one last hand
clasp and just one more glimpse of
her dimpled face and one more
CLEAN from her dreamy eyes.
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ed his wife's brother, Mr. r. T.
Shaw, at Sardis Saturday night and
sunday.
Miss Mary North and mother Wis
tied Miss Lillian Carlton and mother
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. w. Fl. Carlton, who has
been sick for the past three weeks,
is thought to be improving.
There is Sunday school at this
place twice each Sunday, 1890 a.
m, and $3.50 D. m All have a cordial
invitation to attend
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This from the Denison Herald is

This from the Denison Herald is
good argument for the organization
in the history of the country have
publicity bureaus been anything like
as many in number rs they are to-
day Cities have their press bureaus
that are sending out literature all
over the country, large railroads and
big corporations have regularly sal
aried press agents They have all
learned the lesson that publicity is
worth going after.
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STERRETT.

Sterrett, Texas, May 20.--Farm-
ers are beginning to chop cotton in
this community.
Rev Patterson will fill his regular
appointment here Sunday.
There was a singing at Miss Essie
Getaways Sunday night. All report
an enjoyable time.
Miss Marie Kemble of Waxaha-
chic visited her cousin Mrs. S. 4.
Thomas, Friday night.
There was a party at Mr.. William
Crows Friday night.
Mr. A. A North and family visit
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The Enterprise Publishing Com
pany is in nowise responsible for
debts that may be contracted by EN-
plcyes, nor will we assume payment
of such debts under any circum
stances. Every employe Of this office
II paid promptly for work done. This
II to protect ourselves and the sell
ting public --ENTERPRISE PUB
LISTING COMPANY. Per G " Nc
Knight, Manager.
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]. B. Martin has the best planta-
ton for sale in Texas, for the money
invested. $50 acres in cultivation,
balance choice commercial timber
land. VIII produce everything ex-
cept a pauper. Address me at Kauf-
man, Texas 39pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-20

And now comes the imperative
necessity for some one with capital
to establish a Morrow Widow" gar
age in WaXahachie.
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ANY erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation Of
any person, firm or corporation that
may appear in the columns OF the
Daily Light viii be gladly corrected
upon It's being brought to the htten-
ton Of the management
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Obituaries, resolutions or respect,
cards of thanks--all matter net
NEWS-will be charged for at the
rate of cents per line. Poetry at
double price.
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For Sale or Trade,

One lot West End addition, 94x
400 feet, front street car line. See
George Coleman 80
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When you need plumber, cali
Bunkley, with F. S. Cronk Co. Both
phones "a. u
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G be Daily Ilgbt
Published Daily Except Sunday
BY
ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING
COMPANY.
PAID-UP CAPITAL. o2O. 900.

Entered at the WaXahachie Post
once as mail matter of the second
class. =:
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The man Who bugs does not spend has
time hunting oUer the uar1ous stores of
the toaon. He consults has newspapers
or has magazines a.: : 4
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the $50 bills. Jerry soon afterwards
had the rest OF his money exchanged
for Mexican currency. Then he went
into a hotel, where he picked out q
quiet corner in the rotunda and tried
TO settle down 10 rational thinking.
Mike will not be here by that time"
he said TO himself. and it's an eagle
TO ri1o that Marina will be spirited
away successfully. What in thunder
shall | do? II l am not in Escalon
within 40 hours I'm OF with The
Gemini, and IL I go. all chance Of
rescuing her will be gone. It's Marina
OF The Gemini-whicb? Cad, but this
is enough to drive a man crazy! Moth
ing like The Gemini would have kept
her from saving me. and"-jumping
to his feet won't let IL keep me
from saving her, She's a thousand
times more to me than" Here his
thought was checked, and he sat down
again. win Mike O'Connor stick II
out9 He is on the trail. and dom.
believe it's in him to give up nov.
Luck has been with me, and don't
think 4 will desert me now. I'll take
chance with Mike!"
A few minutes later he was In the
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CHAPTER XIX.

Swimming, Shadowina. Searching.
r Soon after one o'clock in the morn
ing OF the 18th the lights in the doing
harbor Of Vera Cruz appeared in view
A member Of the crew told the excited
and desperate Jerry that az the end "
another hour the trim little craft
would be az anchor half q mile out
and that a launch would take the four
passengers in as soon thereafter as
possible.
Jerry had not seen O'Connor for
several hours. when he was told that
the Cubaa engineer was still able TO
sit up and take nourishment"
And he isn't down and out2" fever
ishly asked Jerry.
Il heard him sroaning a while age"
Significantly smiled the engineer. as
he kept on polishing some Of the nick
el plating on the engine.
HAS the captain said anything 90
youg'
mot q word
Then. good heavens. maybe he
doesn't intend to-" half cried the al
most frantic Jerry While he fretted
and moved nervously about. the engi-
neer calmly kept on with his work.
making the contrast Of the two states
OF mind all the more pronounced by
whistling a lively little Irish air.
Just before the anchor was thrown
out the captain approached Jerry and
ordered him to go below and awaken
the Cuban engineer.
Back again. 1 see" smiled Mike.
as the white-faced Jerry came up to
him.
"The captain wants the Cuban. %
came from the almost breathless son
OF The Gemini
Go over and wake him up. thin. "
said Mike
Jerry went into the Cuban's room
and violently shook the occupant OF
the bunk Gr0ans were the only re-
Spouse. His face was a sun OF Joy
when he came out Of the room. but
before he could say word to Mike the
captain hurriedly came down the
stairs.
why doesn't he hurry?" snapped
the officer.
Il can't arouse him." said Jerry.
Seems to be sick. the way he groans
and means"
The captain went into the room and
redoubled Jerry's efforts TO awaken
the man. Only more groans came
from the engineer. and. with string
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writing room. where he penned the
following TO Mike O'Connor:

writing room, where he penned the
following to Mike O'Connor:
your message came to ne a short time
ago, and you deserve medal as big as
a bass-drum. You would net have to
tell anybody that you were made OF the
good old American stun. Your standing
pat after dashed away from you 50 un-
tremendously in Vera Cruz shows the
sort OF goods you are made OF. and 1
feel-I know-that there is more OF tho
same spirit in you. and that you viii
make good your promise-to stick 20 the
finish.
1T IS up 70 you again. old pal and
you must keep up the glorious work.
cannot tell you anything now. but one
day you shall know ali. and everything
viii be satisfactory 10 you. II Will prove
that had not tried TO shoulder every
thing on YOU. II Is the best job you ever
tackled. Mike, and eventually IL will pay
you a thousand times more than the best
engineers job in the world.
Late this afternoon I must leave for
Escalon. In the southern part Of Chi
huahua, and as soon as possible I want
you TO wire me there. In care OF the
- - Mining & Smelling Com
pany. - Gale Gomez inclOse here
with coo American bones to assist in de-
fraying your immediate expenses. What
you have spent and may spend out OF your
own money viii be returned TO you with
fabulous interest Wire me all partic-
ulars. collect Let me know where I can
reach you.
Good lS,k. old man. and don't fail me.
for heavens sake"
Jerry Immediately started for Mr.
Wentworth's Office. where he left the
note. believing that Mike would cali
there as soon as he could. He talked
with Mr.. Wentworth until n little after
four o'clock, when he started to the
station.
AS he took his seat on the train to
Escalon his heart was as heavy as any
that ever beat in the breast OF man.
and his conscience was so guilty that
he blushed in shame
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the house. Mike knew Vera Cruz well
enough to find his way around. and he
told his man to drive on q few blocks
and wait. Then he went 20 the other
side Of the street and. moving eau
tiously in the darkest shadows. soon
was almost opposite the house which
the captain had entered. The faint
light over the door revealed a mum
Der he had heard the officer mention
az the pier
The house stood in the middle OF a
yard. and Mike was able to see three
sides OF it. The only Ight visible
shone through rear basement win
dow. Mike O'Connor was a brave
man. but when he thought Of stealing
through the shadows 20 that window
chill flashed over HIS sturdy frame.
This thought came only after be had
waited almost TWO hours
They amt comm out tonight" he
said to himself and what's goin' on
In there lis enough 10 III a book. Tom
my wouldn't stop at It. and III be
damned ~ I do" Gripping his re
voiver and setting HIS teeth in Irish
determination, be stealthily picked
bis way 20 the yard and crept To the
window. which was open. He crawled
70 a position from which he could
look into the room. He saw Andre.
Felipe. the captain aud an old man
wearing a white beard
Then. We must get out" he heard
andre say. desperately. and there is
no time TO lose. We must not take
the train in the city. but at some place
outside"
The fast train can be stopped at
Hlanco del ORC" said the captain. If
there are at least five persons in the
party"
"Riaz here viii make the nth" said
Felipe what time does the train
reach there2"
"It's % run OF two hours FROM here"
answered the captain.
How far 90 Jimcnez?"
Between 30 and 35 hours from Mex
leo. The rest of the way must De IN
wagon or boat as Biaz knows. and
81 should Poe covered In "a hours
easily"
Mlhe oCcnncr waited mo- longer. He
thought oi having the house sur
rounded hy the police. but the time
10 would take o. ret the required re-
Spouse from fhc authorities would bo
too long. Hc arrived in The business
section NJ che city soon after d-v-
break a1i went i-to O. private stall %
q small eating hol.e. Ee had Intended
roma.ains there only long enough 90
drink cup 90 coIec ana Gag some
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into fn-to-r Ycsr cf Uncertainty.
Jer~y rnt tne envelope into his peck
ct. Tor ttn instructions hc had re-
ceired from the black sack OF destiny
in the darkness of the chamber a vear
before save him am hour in which 20
acQWint himself with its contoute.
Nir Wentworth quiet pleasant
gentleman. had been I'm Mexico for
more than D. years. and it had been
said chat but few know more about
the mines and mining possibilities Of
The country than he Hc showed
much interest Ga Jerry. but not once
did be touch upon the sacred subject
of his experience In the twelvemonth
Just ended.
That envelope" said he. was In
my keeping for almost a year. having
come from New York. and 10 has been
tn my safe until this very mornlnr. I
trust that you will have luncheon with
me today and that. ~ conditions are
favorable. YOU may see your way clear
TO spend a few days at my home"
Il was about 1890 o'clock when a
messenger boy entered the Office. He
handed Mr.. Wentworth a telegram.
which was Immediately returned 10
him, with:
Wrong address; there is no such
person here"
The lad was closing the door after
him when it suddenly occurred 10
Jerry that he had asked Mike O'Con-
nor to wire him az that number.
was that for me?" he asked.
NO; it was for Tom FIannery.
There is no such fellow"
Great Scott. that's meant for mel"
exclaimed Jerry. as ne started after
boy. He could not conceal his uneasi-
ness and intense interest after ho had
read Mixes short message. and the
old Gemini plainly noticed his per-
turbed condition.
Important news. 7 daresay." said
Wentworth.
by lingo but he's a brick!" said
the danc.nS-eyed Jerry. Hes con
structed OF the right material. that
fellow is. I fe't deep down in my
heart all along that he would De John
ny on the SPOT and -"
"A brick-right matc~ial-Johnny
on the spct2" broke in TIE wondering
Mr.. Wentworth.
Jerry co,ored as he stammered
something that was intended for an
explanation. but which only served to
mys,ify the other an the more.
Il think you need a cup Of strong
coffee" smiled Wentworth. so wen
go out 20 luncheon now" He had not
risen from his chair before Jerry
aOundered
Really. Mr.. Wentworth. youTl have
to excuse me to-day. 7 am tremendous
iy Obliged 10 you. but. you sell
that is but ! had a late breakfast. and
I'm not bit hungry. What time do
the trains get imp"
'Trains-what trains2"
From Vera Cruz. OF course. Are
there many of them. and which Is the
frst?"
We'll. really. brother, / am not
familiar with the time OF train arrivals
and departures. But / shall insist
that You come along right away for a
cup of coffee"
The clock over the desk indicated
12:40.
"All right" said Jerry. as pleasantly
as possible, but he really wanted to be
away from his elderly fraternity
brother.
They were at table in a nearby
eating house when he suddenly
thought of the time. Mr. wentworth's
watch showed 1888.
Thunder" exclaimed Jerry. You'll
excuse me won't YOU" he mar.
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SYNOPSIS.

cHAPTER r.-Gerard Chambers. son OF
Wealthy importer and "a student az an
sh;p IN the Cluster 90 the Gemini. a Sc
efet of8 1nIIafIou- founded 10y Rodney
@Nss- ne society was exclusive. only
seven being admitted The members
Nere known as Persons. A meeting WIS
SEQ snd each member was awarded the
Set or Destiny which amounted 90 an
assignment 70 test his metal
CHAPTER IT--Chambers read hts des-
my lte was told Co pass a period az
Tor yeSr mon ~ v p. G4s.n -. Re, g. ga
ts Mexico Tor further instructions whlcn
ers 70 assign HIM 60 another years
exile during which slime DE must ma l.e
his own living uuassisted. and keep
aVerything "a secret
CHAPTER 1IT-Jcrry then cold MS "a
s ne Q, ms duty he gained his elders
sonaenI lie also acquainted Marrvl,a
Bayless. his fatler's choice for h.s wife.
With the fact that DE would De away two
years She left him anErly.
CHAPTER Iv-Younr Chambers h-d
= merry interview with his father. who
eoukht again 20 prevent the boys de-
RsrtGre jerry obtained @ berth as super
80 %, on an ocean tre.Ehter us father
sssk the hand OF A,iss Bay.ess.
CHAPTER Very sailed the follow
the ship lert Sew Yo~< cant f,.-r-a- +-ff
him that the tont v.ae bound for J-ranfa.
s9utn Af.e. ei- loaded with guns for eus-
mes OF tIlt cove. urleut
CHAPTER vT-SIrter Mary rut i1 a.
nANana lor rraI orders regarding the
tAn9lng or gums Jerry, given opportunity
70 desert passed no up.
CHA PIER NfT-Jerry landed tho guns
a. Lrau.1r cruiser hove In view Az
nret SISTER Navy WAS chased. hut es-
caped- Chambers was cartlrcI ana
throWn into dungeon
CHAPTER VIM - Marina po-,o-
aoopted dturrtrr 90 Gen Bos.ov entered
Ssrry's cell ari w'n'sterel to hts wounds
ESch nae strong iwrro sion on the
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Keep after him. Mike. and tele-
graph me at - Gale Coliseo. Mexi-
60. tomorrow without FAM can't
stop TO tell you anything now. old
man, but follow. follow. followi"
The next instant Jerry Chambers
was running down the street. not
knowing whether ne was going in the
right direction or not. and before he
had covered % feet the driver was re
ceivine instructions from Mike TO
keep after the captains cab.
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AGED to smile. as he snatched The
envelope from his pocket Twelve
$50 United States OF America gold
certificates fell from the folded sheet
OF paper 10 the table.
Well. we'll" said Mr.. Wentworth;
that is welcome news. ! trust that
the letter is quite as"
Wait a second" broke in Jerry. for
he had only minute in which 10 read
those instructions. As his eyes hastily
passed over the lines his face paled
and his chin dropped. For a moment
he simply stared at the other.
Il hope there is nothing" solicit
ously began Wentworth.
For heavens sakel" Jerry burst
out cold moisture forming on his
brow.
Well well?"
Great Scott"
"Yes-wel2"
This is the limit"
Mr.. Wentworth merely looked at
him. the picture Of intense interest.
Jerry. his brow knit. re-read the In
strucuons. and then laughed feebly.
IT'S none Of my business. OF
course" said Wentworth
mo; but I'd give II times the
amount of those bills If It were an
your business. What the devil do 7
know about it? You know all
about IT,"
Jerry. practically devoid OF all socia-
bility. left Mr. Wentworth ut the next
corner. promising 10 return TO his Of
fee not later than six O'Clock. He
walked for several blocks down the
street. obiivious 20 an surroundings.
and then turned into quiet saloon
where az q table at the end Of the
room. he re-read these instructions:
eye Person OF Tho Geminj We have per
formed well. tho spirit OF Rodney Graves
knows ye have performed we'll But we
have not yet earned ara enduring right
90 rour priceless Personality. Te must
therefore do as ye arc told herein 60
thc best ~ YOUR ability
SEQ ye Forth Co the city % Escalon.
state OF chihuahua. Republic OK Mexico.
where. at ffc office Of THE
Mining Smelling Company -
Gale Gomez. 500 shall inquire for am on-
vclope addressed Go Rodney Graves. The
contents of tr.s envelope viii give We
furtlrr Instructions
'Ys SHAH b- boz possession az tho enc
vclope NOT later than f0 hours after 10
o'clock 'ooon1 az The nineteenth day OF
June 1N'
eye Person % Tho GcmiuL ye have
boon given Ife ou the land and ON the
water. and DOW SHAH ye be shown iuto
Che Sphere beneath the surface OF the
earth. That rD may know the spirit of your
beloved Geu.nI to hc muuifccut. ve may
have with ye ono companion. wnomso-
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CHAPTER *,
a Letter fer Rodney Graves

NY vi H'AiNo ne never was able to
explain fully he simply gave Luck
the entire credit for his success.
Once on that train. which began to
steam out just as he fell into seat.
a thoroughly exhausted creature. he
breathlessly ran his eyes over a time
table Calculating that the train
goulo arrive In the City OF Mexico ac-
cording TO schedule he figured that he
would have one hour In which 90 reach
the number in Gale CoHseo. He felt
that Luck would not desert him now.
and he worried bat little about the
train S being on time.
His heart grew cold at the thought
that perhaps Mike O'Connor would not
continue 60 follow the captain OF the
yacht and that the mysterious trio
would succeed I'm sririting Marina be
yond his Ultimate reach
"lf ] only had had another day" he
thought mentally cursine the luck
that had stood bv him so valiantly. Il
could have rescued her. Nike O'Con-
nor may Keep or the trail. and ne may
not. Stl 2 believe chat the spirit OF
adventure i1 him VIII serve me well.
he does not dare return 90 the yacht:
the captein would make short work
or D''' 90 NE o' me TASK rs an the
naIoef nov. I'r ihe captain viii APP
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to The PLANET.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-18
A Strained Ankle.

As usually treated a sprained.
ankle will disable the injured
person tor a month OF more, but
by applying Chamberlain's Lini-
ment and observing the directions
with each bottle faithfully, a cure,
may, in most cases, be effected il
less than one weeks time. This
liniment is q most remarkable
preparation; try il for a spraIiin or
bruise, or when laid up with
chronic or muscular rheumatism, ID,
and you are certain to be delight
ed with the prompt relief which it
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Bids Wauted.

ty Commissioners viii receive sealed bids. for
grading approaches to bridge between sections
10 and so-146-ss, such grading to be done accord.
a tns to to fSe eean sGTs saySitor Rie ofso ana q
And bids to be considered, by the Board, must
give the price per cubic yard for which the
bidder is willing to do the work.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
IN bids submitted mnst be sealed and marked
BIDS viii be opened Oct. 18th, 1908 at 2 O'Clock
By order Of board Of county commissioners the
satisfactory BOND for faithful performance 81
~ o. B. Wing. Auditor of Mclean Co.