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COAT.
odd dollars from the bill drawer, stood
up and counted then, with great DELHI.
Grafton
Zone. two, three, FOUR
He smiled winningly at Pete. "Four
hundred dollars, Mr. Sheriff Now will
you be good enough to hand over that
note and the change and then put
yourself and that pickle you're wear
ing in your face on the other side of
the door?"
II amt got the note with me, Mr..
Duncan"
"Then perhaps you won't mind going
to the bank for it?''
Half suffocated. Pete assented. cav
right, I'll go and git 1t, Kin I have the
money"
Certainly" Duncan extended the
bills, then on second thought withheld
them. II presume you're a regular
sheriff." he inquired.
Very proudly Pete turned back the
lapel of his coat and distended the
chest on which shone his nickel plated
badge Of office. Duncan examined it
with grave admiration.
tits beautiful" he said, with
sigh. Here"
Gingerly Pete grasped the bills.
thumbed them over to make sure they
were real and bolted as for his life,
his coattails level on the breeze. There
foated back to Duncan and old Sam
his valedictory, "Waal, I'll be dod
gasted"
With short, quiet laugh Duncan
made as though to 60 out to the back
yard, where the new stock was being
delivered.
I'm going" he said hurriedly, ito
find me a Ratchet and knock the stuff
ing out of some Of those packing
cases. Want to get all that truck in
doors before nightfall, you know" --
But old Sam wasn't to be put off by
any such obvious subterfuge as that
He put himself in front Of Duncan.
NAT. my boy" he said. tremulous,
II can't let this go through. l can't
allow you
"There. now" Duncan told him un-
concernedly. yet kindly. don't say
anything more. It's over and done
with:"
But you mustn't. I'll turn over the
store to you if"-
20 Lord" Duncan's dismay was as
genuine as his desire to escape Ora
hams gratitude. "No-don'tl Please
don't do thatv
but l must do something, my boy.
can't accept so great kindness I'M
less" said Graham. with a timid fash
OF hope. you'll consider 4 partner.
ship
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His ingenious expression exasperat-
ed Burnham. The man lost control of
his temper at the same moment that
he acknowledged to himself his de-
feat. In disgust he turned away.
"Oh, there's no use talking to YOU
'That's right" Nat agreed fairly.
"But I'll see you again, MI. Ora
ham,
mot alone, If can help II, Nh.
Durham" Duncan amended sweetly.
But" Burnham continued, severely
ignoring Nat and addressing himself
squarely to Graham, you take my tip
and don't do any business with this
fellow until you find out who he is"
He flung himself out of the shop with
a barked Good day"
"Well, Mr.. Graham" Duncan turned
a little apprehensively to the inventor
Margaret used to talk that way
sometimes" he remarked. "She was
the best woman in the world-and the
wisest. She used to take care Of Inc
and protect me from my foolish i'm
pulses, just as you do, my boy"
For space Duncan kept silent, re-
specting the old mans memories and
a great deal humbled in spirit by the
parallel Sum had drawn. Then, II was
afraid what l said would sound queer
to you, sir" he ventured-"that you
mightn't understand that I'm not hefs
to do you out of your invention"
There's nothing on earth. my boy"
-Graham's hand fell on Mats arm
shat could make me think that. But
$500, you see, would have repaid you
for taking up that note, and-I could
have bought Betty new dress for tho
party. But I'm sure you've done what's
best. You're business man
"Don't!' Nat pleaded wildly. I've
been called that SO much OF late that
it's beginning to hurt"
The old man turned away sadly,
lighted candle and went down into
the cobwebby cellar to patch bro.
ken window.
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that note OF yours, and I thought this
five hundred would come in handy and
kind of wanted to help you out Now,
what do you say?'
He fourishcd the bills under Ora
hams nose and waited, entirely at
ease as to his answer.
We'll" said the old man, ut is kind
of you, sir-very kind. Everybody's
been good to me recently, or else I'm
dreamin'."
''Then it's bargain?"
"Why, hope it won't lose any
money for you, Mr.. Burnham," Sam
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rAPPILY for Duncan, Blinky
had no sense Of humor. If he
" Q had he would explode the
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CHAPTER XII.

~ UNCAN went home for his mid
day meal. 1t wasn't much Of
HI a walk from Sam Graham's
store to Miss Carpenters, and
he didn't mind in the least.
On this particular day he was sin.
cerely hungry, but he had much to
think about besides, and between the
two he just bolted his food aud made
off hotfoot for the store.
Naturally, knowing nothing about
Sans note, although he knew Pete
Willing by sight as the sheriff and
town drunkard in one, it didn't worry
him at all to discover that gentleman
tack1ng toward the store as he hurried
up Beech street, eager to get back to
his Job. The first intimation that he
had OF anything seriously amiss was
when he entered, following Pete.
Pete Willing. sheriff and born drunk
ard. Is the best natured man in the
world, as general rule. Drunk or
sober, Radville tolerates him for lust
that quality. On only two occasions is
he irritable and unmanageable-whe
his wife gets after him about the
drink and when he has duty to per-
form In his official capacity.
Tall, gaunt. gangling and loose joint
ed, Duncan. returning to the store
from lunch, found Pete standing in
the middle of the floor, hands in peck.
cts and noisome stogy thrust into
a corner of his mouth.
Ppm sorry about this, SAM" he bel.
lowed, 'but there amt no use wastin'
words bout 1t. I'm here on business"
But what's the matter, sheriff 2"
Graham asked, his voice breaking.
"Ah, you know you got a note due
at the bank, don't your'
Eyes, but
"Well, it's protested Y understand
that, don't you? Pm here to serve
the papers on to YOU
"But-but there must be some mis-
take" Sam clutched blindly for his
hat. It'll step over and see Mr.. Lock
wood. He's always been kind, very
kind
"Naw!" Pete bawled. "Mr. Lockwood
don't want to see you unless you can
settle. Y can save yourself the trou-
BILE. Y gottuh put up or git out.
got orders from him soon's l got
Judgment to close y up. And that goes.
seev'
Toto turn me out Of the store,
Pete?' Graham's world had slipped
from beneath his feet. He was over
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"What!
Duncan turned to Sam apologetical-
ly. "He said what Did you hear it,
sir?"
But by this time Pete was recover
ing to some degree "What've you
got to say about this?" he demanded
crescendo.
"I'll show you" Duncan told him in
the same quiet voice. what I've got
to say il you'll just put the soft pedal
on and tell me the amount Of that
note"
with interest and COSTS" he said
less stridently, ut dggers up three
hundred N eighty dollars n eighty
two cents.".
There's no use denying that Duncan
was staggered. For the moment his
poise deserted him utterly. He could
only repeat. as one who dreams.
'Three hundred and eighty dollars"
His momentary CONSERVATION afford
ed Pete the opening he needed. The
room shook with his regained sense Of
prestige
"Yes, three hundred m eighty dol
lars M Say, you look a-herev'
Again the calm forefnger touched
him and like hypnotists pass
checked the rolling volume of noise
"Listen," begged Duncan. eff you've
got anything else to tell me please re-
tire to the opposite side of the street
and whisper it. Meantime be quiet"
Duncan turned and made for the
soda counter, beneath which was the
till. His scanty roll of bills was in his
right hand and there concealed. He
stepped behind the counter (old Sam
watching him with an amazement no
less absolute than pete's,, pulled out
the till, bent over it with an assured
air and pushed back the coin slide
Then quite naturally he produced with
his right hand his four hundred and
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Copyright. 1910. by Wincheli Smith
and Louis Joseph Vance

to meet her eyes shining with wonder.
She grasped his arm timidly.
Il wanted to ask you," she said
hastily, '1f-was it this friend you
spoke about-that found you in the
park-who set you on the road to for.
tune?"
THAT'S what he said," Duncan an
swered whimsically.
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ed with awe. Yes. SIT; very" he
agreed, wondering what it might por-
tend.
II believe I'll have a glass of sody."
Certainly" Duncan, by now habit
uated to the formula of soda dspenS-
ing, promptly produced a bright and
shining glass.
81 see you've been fxin this place
up some"
ooh, yes" said Nat loftily. 1--WE ex-
pect to have the best drug store in the
state. What sirup would you prefer?''
"Just sody," stipulated Lockwood.
His spas1nodic wink again smote
Duncan's understanding mighty
blow. Unable to believe his eyes, he
hedged and stammered. Could it be?
This from the leader Of the temper
ance movement in Radville?
Il beg pardon?"
His denseness irritated Blinky slight
~, with the result that the right side
Of his face again underwent an alarm
ing CONFUSION. 81 say" he explained
carefully, "just-plain-sody."
ION the level?"
"What?" grunted Blinky, and blinked
again.
A smile of comprehension irradiated
Mats features. pardon" he said.
''I'm little new to the business"
Blinky, tanning himself Industrious.
", glared round the store while Dun
can, turning his back, discreetly found
and uncorked the whisky bottle He
poured out a liberal dose of raw red
liquor. Then, with his fingers clamped
tightly about the bottom of the glass,
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CHAPTER XIV.

1874 HE way he's worked" Sam
Graham said to me that
night about Duncan. You'd
hardly believe it, Homer. he
said he wanted to get home early sos
to write letter to friend OF his
In New York, a Mr.. Kellogg, junior
member Of T.. ]. Bartlett & Co., about
my invention. But he insisted on
leaving everything to rights for busi-
ness tomorrow. And just lookr'
"But l thought Roland Barnette*-
I suggested with guile. OF course IA
heard rumor Of what had happened
almost every one In town had-and
how Roland and his friend Mr.. Burn
ham had sort Of fallen out on the
way from the Bigclow House to tho
trnin, but no one knew anything defl-
mite, and l wanted to get 1.-The rights
of it," as Radville says.
So l had dropped in at Graham's on
my way home from the office, as
often do for an evening smoke and a
bit of gossip. Then l started home.
After Il time l became aware that
some one was overtaking me.
Good evening, Mr.. Duncan" 1 sa-
luted
He stopped short, peering through
the gloom. Good evening. but-Mr.
Littlejohn? Glad to see you Aren't
you lnteT'
You're out lnte yourself, Mr.. Dun
can, for one of such regular, not to
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that burner, so l made out little bill
Of sale. and says to myself. says /,
If Graham will take $500 for that
patent III give him spot cash, right in
bis hand says L."
With this Burnham tipped back in
his chair and brought forth wallet
from which he drew sheet Of paper
and several bills.
Five hundred dollars!" repeated
Graham, thunderstruck by this munin
eence.
Eyes, sir, five hundred, cash. To tell
you the trnth-guess you don't know
tt heard at the bank that they
didn't intend to extend the time on
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Lockwood shook it internationally.
GLOW de do?" he said perfunctorily.
II brought Mr.. Burnham In to see
Sam
YES" Durham interrupted Roland
quickly; "Barnette's been kind enough
to show me round town bit"
Here on business? inquired Lock
wood polntedly.
mo, not exactly" returned Burnham
with practical ease; lust looking
round"
"Only lookin', eh?" Blinky's coun.
tenance underwent one Of its cratic
quakes as he examined Burnham with
his habitual intentness.
The New Yorker caught the wink
and lost breath. "Ah-yes-thats ALL"
he assented uneasily. And as he
spoke another wink dumfounded him.
'Why?" he asked, with distinct loss
of assurance. Don't you believe it?"
Don't see no reason why l should
not" gruntcd Blinky. Hope you'll
like what you see. Good day"
Burnham uncertainty.
Lockwood paused outside the door.
"Comc long, Roland"
"Yes, sir; right away; Just min
ute" Roland was lingering unwilling
ly. detained by Burnham's imperative
hand. "What d. you want? 1 got to
hurry"
"What was he winlling ut me for?"
demanded Burnham heatedly. "Have
you"-
"Oh!" Roland laughed. "Hc wasn't
winking He can't help doing that.
It's twitchin' he's got in his eye.
That's why they call him Blinky.''
"Oh, that was itv' Burnham accent
ed the explanation with distinct relief,
while Duncan, who had been an un-
regarded spectator, suddenly found
cause to retire behind one of the show
cases on important business.
So that was the explanation!
After his paroxysm had subsidized
and he felt able to control his facial
muscles Duncan emerged suave and
solemn. Roland had disappeared with
Blinky, and Burnham was alone.
Anything you wish, sir?" asked
Nat.
"Only to see Mr. Graham"
Giles out just at present. but l
think he'll be back in Il moment or so.
Will you wait? You'll find that chair
comfortable, think"
believe WILL" said Rurnham, with
an air. He seated himself II can't
wait long, though" he amended
eyes, sir. And if you'll excuse me-
Burnhnm's hand dismissed him with
a tolerant wave. go right on about
your business" he snid. with supreme
condeScenson
And Duncan returned to his work in
the back yard.
1t wasn't long before he found occa-
sion to go back to the store, and by
that time old Sam was there in con-
versation with Burnham.
THAT'S part of my business" he
heard Burnham say In his sleek, Ole
aginous accents. Sometimes I pick
up IN odd, no count contruption that
makes me bit Of money, and more
times Pm stung and lose on It. There
might be something to this gas burner
of yours, and again there mightn't
I've been thinking might be willing
| to risk few dollars on 1t II we could
come to terms"
do you mean it really?" said old
Sam eagerly.
'Not to invest in it, so to speak;
don't think It's chances are strong
enough for that. But IL you'd care to
sell the patent outright and aren't too
ambitious we might make Il decker
What d you say?"
"Why, yes" snid Graham, quivering
with anticipation. Eyes, indeed, if"-
"Well?"
"1f you really think it's worth any
thing, sir"
Burnhnm laughed doubtinely and
snid:
"Well, rs 7 say, there's no telling,
but WAS thinking about it at dinner
and sort of concluded I'd like to own
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ONE WHO NEVER hlSSES CHURCE On
SUNDAY SCHOOL"
say abnormal, maidstone who never
misses going to church and Sunday
school, no matter what the weather"
He laughed lightly. "Had a letter
wanted to catch the first morning
train"
"Then you're interested In Sans
burner?"
mo, Pm not, but I hope to interest
others. Oh. yes. Mr.. Graham told
you about 1t, of course. 1t Just struck
me that If man Of Burnham's stamp
was willing to risk $500 on the propo-
sition he very likely foresaw profit
In it that mich! "& VOL he Mr.. Ora.
(To be Continued)
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-29
CAR SOLELY FOR t.0MEN
Every Feminine C7venience and Comfort to Be led for the
 Fair Pas rs.

Chicago, April 29.- elusive car for women will be put Vo trains of the Burlington bet Chicago and St. Paul May l. 1-e principal apartment will be a parlor, IT, curious ly appointed and provided N every feminine convenience and co fog women passengers eXciusivel.
 This is the most appealin., veltY introduced in the railroad vo in many years, and is expected to prove so popular among women tre ye .ets that railroads all over the coun ry VIII be forced to copy the idea.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-29
ASKS REST FOR COUNTRY
Lafe Young Says Congress Has No Business in Session and Reef
 procity Should Be Defeated.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 29.-"Congress has no business to be in session. Cana dian reciprocity should be defeated The country needs breathing spell. former United States Senator I.afe Young of Des Moines said in speech on "The Future of the Republican Party" before the American Repub- lican club at its annual Grant day dinner.
 Representative John w. Weeks of Massachusetts and Major General Leonard Wood also were speakers, the former discussing The Monetary Question: while Grant" was the topic of the address by the head of the army.
 "The present situation is due to the who have nothing else to rlamor about, continued to clamor about lower tariff duties after the new tariff had been made. The insurgents were ambitious to advance themselves and control the Republican party, so they kept on talking"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-29
REBELS SURROUND TOWN
Mexican Gunbost Ceases Firing at the Request of Foreign
 Residents.

Nogales, Mexico, April 29.-What is believed to be an authentic report reached this city from Maztalan, the big port on the western coast in the State of Sinaloa, saying it is surround ed by rebels, who have cut of the water supply from the mountains.
 The Mexican gunboat began she'll ing the rebels position from the har- hor, but yielded to the united protests of foreign consuls and ceased firing and later put to sea
 Trains are not running to Mazatlan from the north or south, the rebels having burned bridges.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-29

body of the players and singers is made up of town and country folk.
 Lindsborg has 2.200 inhabitants. Here is located Bethany college, which is responsible for the annual festival that has now continued for 29 years. The community was settled by Swedes and the annual concerts are period of thanksgiving for the prosperity that has followed their migration to Amer ica None of the singers in the chorus is paid for his services. An admis- sion fee is charged, but the proceeds to to the college or to charity.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-29
CHILE SLOW TO DECIDE
State Department Informed Contract for Submarines Still Is
 Pending.

Washington, April 29.-Chile has lot yet awarded the contract for the wo submarines for her navy, the state department was informed by American Minister Fletcher at San iago.
 The department asked for verifica- ion of reports that an American firm lad landed the contract. No action las yet been taken on the award for he building of an PC 000.ton battle lhip, for which American and English Ihipbuilders are competing.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-29
Evidence Locked in Many Vaults.

Evidence Locked in Many Vaults.
 Chicago, April 29.-"If should be killed, the man who blew up the Los Angeles Times building and caused the deaths of 21 persons would be convicted just the same said Wil- liam ]. Burns. "The evidence in the case gathered within period of six months, with the expenditure of more than S50.000, has been reduced to writ ing and several copies deposited in vaults in various parts of the coun- ty. The same care has been taken with whatever confessions are in ex- istence, and wish to add that l have never stated that confessions have not been made
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-29
THANKSGIVING SONG FESTIVAL AT LIN0ssoRG, KAN., OPENS
 WITH "THE MESSIAH,
VHuRUS WORK MASTERY
MUSIC Lovers Gather From Entire country to Hear, Then Praise country Folk-Has Contin-
 ued for 29 Years.

, A'nusporg, Kan. April 29.-In all ,.. Is west there is no other such organ ,n., aul as that taking part in the ,,.s n,us musical festival given here. and nvpaOly ,., not elsewhere in the United ars handels wonderful oratorio. ehss,. "essiah, is played by the or ,rss. saa or 40 pieces and sung by the s,s s,s'' chorus of more than $50 men Ms N0inen with scarcely a glance at finn. sure Numerous classical produc- ,,sa s constitute the rest of the pro- s-- ol Y concerts, and the great
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-29
FEW FOR POST IN EGYPT
English Appointment Would Give Member of That Race Control
 Second Time in History.

London, April 29-The Jewish Chronicle states that it is rumored that Sir Mathew Nathan will succeed Sir Eldon Gorst as British resident In Egypt
 Should this report prove correct" says the journal, it will be the sec ond time in history after lapse of some 1000 years that a Jew will have aken the most prominent place in he government of Egypt"
 Sir Mathew Nathan was formerly governor of Natal.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-29
AsSAIL M 'MANIGhL AS 0RCHIRD NJ. 2 LAWYERS SAY HE REPUDIATED HIS CONFESSION BEFORE
 RELIABLE WITNESSES. SAY EVIDENCE IS USELESS Los Angeles Prosecutor Insists Ad. missions Were Made Without
 Coercion-Evidence Locked
 in Many Vaults.
SAY EVIDENCE IS USELESS

Los Angeles, Cal, April 29.-Al- though Attorney Hilton and his asso. ciate, Job Hartman, admitted that Ortie McManigal, one of the three prisoners brought here in connection with the Los Angeles dynamiting, had made "a complete confession" coun- sel for the defense assert such a con fession will be useless in a trial. Hill ton declares he already has vitiated it by getting a denial from McManigal in the presence of competent wit nesses that such a statement ever was made
 It was made clear that from this time forth Hilton and Hartman will not regard McManigal as one of the defendants, but will attack him as bitterly as any other state witness. They regard McMahigal as a second Harry Orchard, whose action in turn ing states evidence has made the de- fense all the more difficult Hilton declares, however he hopes to prove that MoManiga,s statement was in bPAA SQ SOlNlS bg AiN INpC LII A.AA III etl v y and that the prisoner is prepared to swear away the lives of his two com rades and thus attempt to fasten the Los Angeles Times dynamiting upon labor unions.
 Confession Made Voluntarily.
 District Attorney Fredricks declared McManigal has made full confes- sion to him ill the presence of a no- tary and a stenographer, but he de- nied with considerable heat that the prisoner had been coerced in any way. Attaches at the district attorneys of flee declared the confession had been made freely and voluntarily.
 The district attorney also reiterated his announcement that Mrs. D. H. In- gersol had positively identified James McNamara as James Bryce
 The time was devoted by the Me Namara brothers to conferences with their attorneys and with labor lead CTS here. Aside from his appeal in which he declared he was the victim of "frame-up," and appealed to la boring men to withhold judgment John McNamara has made no public statement
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-29
.SH0E CONTRACT INQUIRY
ARMY OFFICIALS MUST MAKE AN
 ANSWER. Pennsylvania Congressman Says He Has Evidence Showing Exist %
 ence of Plot.

Washington, April 29.-A sensation sentative Gardner of Massachusetts introduced resolutions of inquiry in response to a charge by Representa- tive Diienderter of Pennsylvania that money and influence were being used cern a monopoly in the contracts for shoes for the army and navy.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1911-01-27
Madero'S Brother Wants to Show
the State Department That
Chihuahua Is Taken.
MEXICAN REVOLT GROWING
Official Dispatches Tell Of the
Growing Magnitude Of
Revolution.

WASHINGTON, January 25.-oniciaI
dispatches received yesterday by the
department of state indicate the grow
ing magnitude of the Mexican revolu-
tion. In spite of the reassuring inter
views given out by President Diaz and
the belittling of the revolutionists at
tempt to dislodge him and his govern
ment, it is now being generally taken
for granted that the eighth time Presi-
dent of Mexico is facing one of the
greatest crises in his career.
Gastavos Madero, brother of Doctor
Madero, the revolutionary leader and
the self-styled Provisional President of
Mexico, is here in an endeavor to seek
recognition of the de facto govern
ment set up by the revolutionists from
the American government. As vet the
revolutionists claim to be in undisputed
possession only of the State OF Chihua-
hua, and are asking only for a recog-
milton of the new government of that
section, believing that any recognition
by Washington would be great factor
in enabling them to extend their oper-
ations.