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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-03-14
THE NEW
COMMONWEALTH
COMMERCIAL
ACCIDENT
Monthly Premium Policy
WILL PAY YOU.

Accidental Loss of Life,
Both Eyes, Both Hands,
Both Feet, One Hand and
One Foot, One Eye and
One Foot. on One Eve and
One Hand ....... : 5,0o0to
u On
Public Carrier or Turning
building ........ $4,000 90
Accidental Loss Of One
Foot. or One Hand 50. 5Oc.oG
II On
Public Carrier or Burning
Building ......... 10000
Monthly Accident indemn-
ity of ..............Sa 100000
d On
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~ Cost To Noa PEI Month
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-03-14

Eyes Examined and classes with
out drugs at l. N pi;tmans. 10
East 4th Street No charge for ex-
animation. 10 &c
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-03-14

Iu You want the best coal TO-
cooking purposes II so. phone IS
Kenyon GRAM & Coal Co. IT,
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19
EVERSON

The use of Jamieson's hall, the
music and supper will be donated
at a dance Saturday evening OF
this week for the benefit of Miss
Jessie Kale. The young lady has
been an invalid and helpless for
some time, and is in Il Bellingham
hospital. This Is worthy cause
and it should not injure the most
suueamish in regard to dancing to
buy a number for this occasion. ev-
en- IL they do not attend. 1t Is hoped
that the dance will be literally pat
rOnized.
It ia regretted that Mr.. N. Hark-
ness. who seemed to be doing well
when he returned from the hospi-
tai. has suffered relapse. and was
in a serious condition for few
days, but is slightly better now.
ID. H. Jameson is building an
addition to his residence and 9TH
erwise improving 1t.
Miss Card. of Bellingham. and
teacher in the intermediate grade
here, went to the train Tuesday to
see her sister who is just coming
from the east to visit In Bellingham
Miss Alice Dingledine spent Sun
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dingledine, in Bellingham,
in company with her two nephews,
Henry and Carl Durr.
C. s. Kale spent several days
last week in Seattle in conference
with commission men.
Mrs. E. Parker was hostess to
the Ladies' Aid Society last Thurs
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19
DR.. COOK AT BELLINCHAM.

BY special invitation DR.. Cook.
the noted arctic explorer, will lect-
ure In the Metropolitan theater in
Bellingham, on the evening of De-
cember ~. A large proportion of
the proceeds will go to thhe Bell
ingham Chamber of Commerce to
aid in the betterment of this por--
ton of the Northwest. The lecture
Will be illustrated, and is sure to be
OF deep interest. DR.. Cook being re-
garded as one of the most enter
tanning lecturers on the platform to-
day. DR.. Cooks story of the discov-
cry OF the North Pole reveals the
most heart-rending details Of Iu-
man suffering and demonstrates the
superiority OF human ingenuity and
endurance over a relentless and new
er ceasing frigid climate; It is also
thrillihg to hear the details OF his
battle for existence with nothing
except the bow and arrow and like
primitive methods he was forced to
devise to 'wage warfare with the
bear. musk-ox and the walrus
Adequate train service will be pi-
ven out of town patrons as nearly
as 1t Is possible to do SO
Prices for all first floor seats
will be $1.00: balcony seats. soc:
gallery. rs C.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

townships as unit. The purpose
of this move as stated by those IA
voring 1t is to establish one or
two more primary buildings in need
ed places and to start four year
high school in a suitable location.
1t is probable that a meeting will be
held in a few weeks to consider the
matter.
Many from this neighborhood
took advantage of the fair wealth.
err on Friday and Saturday to do
their shopping in town.
The Delta Grange held its reg
ular session Saturday evening.
l.. Engel has been called to Bel
bingham to serve on a jury.
John Scott and brother are res
idents of Glendale until the new
store is completed.
Charley ROberitt and wife are
now residents of Glendale.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19
CORRESPONDENCE:
correspondent

day afternoon. A light luncheon was
served after the business session.
Mrs. o. E. Beebe was the guest
of Bellingham friend Friday and
Saturday.
VIM. Warner. for several months
with the cOndensery force, has a
position at the cement plant at Ken
dali.
Miss Lettie Getchell, of Nook.
sack. visited her brother, Henry
Getchell and wife at the Brecken-
ridge home Thursday
Mr.. Leonard White and bride,
nee Adelia Gillespie. are spending
their honeymoon in Vancouver and
Victoria.
Miss Alma Grell will arrive Sat
urday from Vancouver, B. c. for
a holiday visit.
The Rev. John Reid. jr., attend
ed the ministerial association in
Bellingham Monday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19
WILL CLOSE CHRISTMAS.

We, the undersigned business
men of Lynden, agree to keep our
places of business closed all day
Christmas. December 25th:
LINDEN DEPT. STORE.
BAUMAN IMPLEMENT CO., Inc
H. L. WILLIAMS.
F. l.. WHlPPLE.
MARION HIEHLER.
FOLZ MILLINERY.
FARMERS NERO. co.
LYNDEN IMPLEMENT co.
GALE and POWERS.
F. p. CRUIKSHANk.
]. HANOVER.
p. A. CAKES.
d. L. STEFFE.
w. r. JONES.
F. E. KNAPP.
C. X. AXLING, for Lynden Co
operative Co.
Y. H. TROMP.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19
BLAINE.

A. B. Taylor died at his home
here of cancer of the stomach.
Miss Sophia Dell has gone to Sc
sister, Mrs. Mehfeldt.
J.. A. COyle. blacksmith at the
White Rock mill. drew the prize at
the Crystal theatre Saturday night.
The Crown cafe closed its doors
a few days ago.
Mr.. A. C. Palmer of Lynden was
a business visitor here Tuesday.
!. l.. Smiley was an AnacOrtes
passenger recently.
Miss Bertha Williams has gone
to SnOhOmish to visit with friends
for the holiday season.
The subscription lists of the
Blaine Farm Products Co. are now
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19
GLENDALE

last week visiting in Sumas and
in Vancouver. B. c.
Work on the new store and hall
is progressing rapidly:
The Glendale School will render
a brief Christmas program on Fri
day afternoon. At this time the To-
cal representatives for the Declam-
atory contest will be chosen.
Petitions are being circulated In
the various school districts of this
township asking the county super
intendent to consolidate with the
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19
WARRANTCALLNO.23

Notice is hereby given that the
treasurer OF WhatcOm County,
Washington, will pay. on presenta-
ton, Warrants issued on the fol-
lowing Funds as mentioned below:
Current Expense Fund.
Warrants to Number 1880, in
elusive;
Road and Bridge Fund. Road
District No. 2:
Warrants to Number 3.02S, In
elusive;
Road and Bridge Fund. Road
district No. 8:
Warrants to Number $500, in
clusive:.
Road and Bridge Fund. Road
District. No. 4:
Warrants to Number 1871. in
elusive.
General Bridge Fund.
Warrants to Number 1886, in
elusive.
Elder Ditch Fund.
Warrants to Number 81. inclu-
sive.
Salesman Ditch Fund.
Warrants to Number 1875, inclu-
sive.
Andreassen Ditch.
Warrants to Number SO. in
elusive.
Schell Ditch.
Warrants to Number A. inclu-
Butler Ditch.
Warrants to Number IL. inclu-
School District No. 3.
All Warrants registered.
school District No. 13.
Warrants to Number 237. in
elusive.
.chool District No. II.
Warrants to Number 1.4O7 in
elusive.
school District No. 20.
All Warrants registered.
School District No. 81.
Warrants to Number 1872. inc.
school District No. %.
Warrants 10 Number ITO, inc.
School District No. 80.
Warrants to Number III. inc.
school District No. 80.
Warrants to Number las. inc.
School District No. 40.
Warrants to Number 1876, inc.
School District No. AZ.
Warrants to Number 1853, inc.
School District No. A.
Warrants to Number 143, inc.
School District No. As.
Warrants to Number 40, inc.
School District No. AZ.
Warrants OH General Fund to
No. 241. inc.
School District No. 81.
Warrants to Number 80, inc.
School District No. g..
Warrants to Number ia, inc.
School District No. II.
Warrants to Number "a, inc.
School District No. 70.
Warrants to No. 143, inc.
School District No. II.
All Warrants registered.
School District No. 81.
Warrants to Number 1858, inc.
School District No. 80.
Warrants to Number 326. inc.
School District No. IS.
Warrants to Number 1913, inc.
School District No. 81.
Warrants to Number So. inc.
School District No. SO.
Warrants to Number 9, inc.
Interest ceases ON the above NAM
ed Warrants December 28th. 1912.
Dated at Bellingham. Washington,
December 18th. 1912.
FRANK WILSON,
County Treasurer. Whatcom County.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19
BIDS FOR WATER MAINS.

BIDS FOR WATER MAINS.
Notice is hereby given that bids
will be received by the council Of
the Town of Lynden, Washington.
for 1000 feet of 4-inch 100 pound
pressure wood water mains to be
furnished I. o. b. Lynden.
Said bids to be opened Friday
evening, January 3rd, 1918, at 8:
90 p. m.
The council reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
BY order of the council.
BY Chas. B. Sampley.
12-18-2t. Town Clerk
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19
POUND NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that
have taken up and impounded In
the town pound Of Lynden. WASH
ington. the following described an
imal: One bay mare. age unknown;
weight about 1925 pound; two
white hind feet; said animal. un-
less redeemed, will be sold at pup
lie auction to the highest bidder for
cash at the said pound. located at
the rear of the town hall on the
south side of Front street in said
town, at the hour of 800 p. m. on
the goth day of December, 1912.
.o-l8-2t c. C. KING,
Town Marshal.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

VETERINARY-Dr. E. 8. Roberts
graduate Veterinary Surgeon, ha
opened a veterinary hospital In
Sumas. and is prepared to attend
to all business entrusted to him.
He will make weekly visits to
Lynden in the future. S-19-tf.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

WE ARE GOING to move them dur
ing the month of December and
will give 20 per cent off on any
trunk or suit case in the house.
II. s. Steinhauer.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

ANYBODY'S lumber Is good enough
for you II you ere neither proud no
particular. but Il you are. see JEFF
fers' mill. six miles west Of Lynden
before you PLACE your next order
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19
NOTICE.

WANTED-First class residence
property in Lynden in exchange
for 40 acres alder bottom land
For particulars inquire. The
Tribune, no-28-tf
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

FOR SALE-Bronze turkeys. Crys.
tai White Orpington cOckerels
Indian Runner and Pekin brakes
r. E. Wolf, Lynden, phone 419.
11-14-tf,
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

IF H. w. will write home he will
hear something to his financial
advantage. s. w. H., Matsqui,
B. G. nOv-Zo-N
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

open. The capital stock is $4,000
in shares Of$5O. each.
Paul Wolten has returned from
several days business trip to Sc
attic and other down Sound points,
Butter wrappers at The Tribune,
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

LEAVE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION for
magazines at Tromp's Book store.
viii duplicate any club rate Of
fer made by responsible agencies.
12-18-3t.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

DR.. Mcleod, Lynden's popular dentist
is again on hand to attend the needs
OF his patrons. Office over Bank.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

FOR SALE--Five room bungalow
barn and three lots. p. o. Box
317, Lynden or Phone X662 dc7tf
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

THEY MUST GO! During the month
Of December l will give 20 per
cent off the regular price ON any
trunk or suit case in my stock. II.
s. Steinhauer
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

COUNTY AND City Warrants bought
by r. e. Hawley. Lynden. 11-28-t1
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

STORE FOR RENT-The store now
occupied by McDaniels' pool an
billiard parlor. Palace hotel build
ing. Apply M. w. Stone, r. +
ID. 8, EversOn. 9-b-tf.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

FOR SALE-Team of oxen, z and
8 years old. J. X. Troost, Phone
400, r. F. D. I, Ferndale. dc5-3t
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

TWENTY PER CENT is big dis
count, but we must turn our
suit cases and trunks into money
and for that reason are going to
give 20 per cent reduction dur
ing December. Fl. s. Steinhauer
Harness Dealer and Manufacturer
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

calendars; also block calendars.
TrOmp's Book Store. 12-18-3t.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

FOR SALE--On account of leaving
Lynden. will sell brand new top
buggy and new bicycle. Inquire
John Dykman. one mile west of
NAPLES single mill. 12-12-2t.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

Teachers Monthly and Term Re-
port Cards-50 for 81 at the Tribun
office. These are the report card
used in all country schools.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

FOR SALE-8-horse power Boile
and Engine, Hay Cutter, Grain
Mill. Betting. etc. Half Price.
Address J. NJ. Warinner. South
Bellingham. Wash, Stiff
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

FOR SALE--Choice Jersey Bull
Calves. B. G. Crabtree.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

TAKEN UP-A mall gray mare, a
bout IL years old. on December
4, found in my pasture. Owner can
have same by paying for keep
and this advertisement. James II.
Phillips. route 2, Lynden. 12-18-tf
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

TRIBUNE For JOB PRINTING.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-19

DIR. VAN KIRK, Specialist In diseas
60 Of the EYE. EAR. NOSE. and
THROAT. Glasses accurately fitte<
Bsllingham. Wash
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1912-08-01

lin bunoertl1no5man5ig Wiuipnen
Collar bat 0as amerifaniide @plf
lih inn lebten Sabre bon SttOuitrie=
ritterl1 aller Mrt inter 8eniisung Ser
EoIt be drpin0eln ~lalieu. 0us iino
fiinf5ig Miaiunen mebr als I'M @or=
iabre. SIN @arnungen fat es niht
gefeblt, uber iie fins in SEN @ino ge=
ldlaaeu mpr0en. Den Sdmin0lern
uir0 ehea mebr geglaubt, als ienen,
Sic Dor lie marnen. Sc gibt tetnen fal1=
len 3arber, a1f Sen man nidt berein=
fGut, fein fal1les ltnternebme11, fir
Sas man nidlt iein ih0nes @elo fer
qieht. Gin Golf aber, oas 1id IN Ell
nem Sabre bon geriebenen Sdmino-
Tern 100 Millipnen Collar al,s Ser
Soife lufen ldBt, muB @el0 sum
Ierbrennen baben, lonit 1piir0e es altf
10 plltmpe Musbelttung nidt herein=
fallen.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1912-08-01

Gem Senats= Gomite, 0as Sic Cont
pagne=geitrQge l1nteriu dt, mur0e Ser
offisieue geriht 0es bisberigen 0emo=
frntiiden NationaI Sdobmeilters
porgelegt, aus SEM %berporging, oaB
I'M Sabre 1908 Sommanp @on $t0,=
900 fir Sic Gampagne @illiam Sen=
l1ings 8rpan's beigeiteuert botte. Mls
@rpon lelbit &an0iSat NOR, nabm er
0onfbor Sic $4,000 Sammanp @aas
an. gr nabm ebenio 0anfbar ale Ste
5aujenoe BON befonnten Mitglieoern
Sommonp &ous, mie in 0em 9eriht
Ses shobmeilters per5eihnet.> Mber
Dor einigen @oden in Baltimore, mo-
es grpon oorum 51t hbltn tpar, einen
&ipalen Inn Sic Erdii0enti6ofts=Mo=
minotion aus Sem @ege GIT rdumen,
5omit er ielbit Sic Momination ergat=
tern f0nnte, bieIt Ser emige &anoioot
cine groBe Naufe gegen SommarD
Son, neil sic Seem Dorfer Delegaten
noh mebreren berqebltden Mbitim=
murgen, in Semen Tie @ouo. Sarmon
unterltibt butten, SIT @bamp @larf
iibergingen. Gpreder Glarf batte nte
etpos nit Sommanp @an 5u tbu1 ge=
hobt, aber 8rpan, ser nit Ser Cont
manp=Bogelidel&de einen &ipalen aus
0em Tel0e ihlagen mollte, bote Dor
bier Sabren Souien5e bon Collars
BON Tammanp @an 0ireft un0 bon
befannten Sammanp 2euhten als
Gampogne=@eitrage ongenommen.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1912-08-01
GrGfoent Iaft bat ihen Dor Elm

Yraii6ent Iaft fat ifen Dor einl=
aer 3eit sic befannte N6ilantlropin
uno 6ralenrehtlerin SRI. Sulia 60
tbrop DOM SUN @ouie in Chicago 5ur
@oriteberin 6es 0urh &ongreBbe ldll1B
1eu freierten &inoerbureal1s ernannt.
1ies neue &egierungsamt miro in
6ieien Iagen in Sbdtigfett treter. 9te
genannte Game bat gemeinl um NIT
SefretGr Nagel pom 9epartement fir
6an0el un0 Mrbeit, nit meldem 6as
BON ibr 5u leiten0e Bureau oerbunoen
lit, fire Miititenten ausgemablt. 3u
ibrem SiIfsdef lit 9ouis Merriam,
Dom 3eniusbureult, mabrideinlid Elm
german0ter 0es gleidnamigen friibe=
rem Direftors 6ieies, al1serieben, gum
statitifer, gtbeibert steport, eine
i'm ollgemeinen unbefannte @roBe,
uno CUR Nripatlefretdrin Ser 8%urealt=
poriteberin cine iunge Game namens
6annie Some 6isfe. Man miro iid
in Sent 8ureau, nod Sen borltegen0en
be5iigliden Ma6ridten, 5l1nddit nit
gmmlunq Ser beiten un6 5medma=
Bigiten @eiebe betreffs &tn0erarbeit,
iomie in be5tg auf @erbiitl1ng uno
8eban6lung BON &inoerfranfbeiten
unb 8ei9r6nfung ser @in6er1terblid=
felt. ser MusleBung nn6 bes Berlal i
iens bon @inoerr bei9aftigen.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1912-08-01
@emGf elmer Mbltimnu1ng, sic ei1t

@emaf elmer Mbltimn,lng, sic cine
beroorragenoe 3eitldri1r iii1git Dor
nebmen lieB, balten Sic beoel1ten0lten
@elebrten Sic 0robtloie S%elegrapb1e
fir 5as groBte Ser lteben @eltmunoer
Ser Neu5eit. Sic aruoeren @unoer
iin0 0os Selepbon, ser @eroplan, oaS
Rooiltm, Sic Mntiieptica uno 6as Mn=
titorin, sic speftral-Mnalpie uno Sic
N=Strableu. Sn oieier Sronung
menigitens iino Ste @elt1punoer in
rube5u 700 9(ntporten angefiibrt, Sic
BON berporragen0en Mannern Ser
@iHenidoft aus aller Serren 9dr6er
eingetroffen fins. Die 0rabtlole Sele=
grupie erbielt 244 Stimmen gegen
1856, Sic fir Sas Selepbon abgege=
ben muroen. Heht intereiiant lit Sic
lie 2ilte inn @ergleih 5lt Ser, pel6e
BON SEN @eiien Ser alten @elt, etma
speihunSert Sabre Dor @briiti &C.
BURT, urfgeltent muroe. Stir 6as groB=
te @eltmlu1oer bielt man 6omals 0ie
Iprumi6en, Sic iogenannten bangen=
SEN @drten Ser Semiramis ST 8abp-
Ion, SEN Sempel 6es Mrtemis SIT gp=
feius, Sic 8iloi0ule 6es Slpmpii6en
3;eus BON 9bi0ios, 5as Malti oleum 5l1
So%Iifornoiios, SEN &oloB SIT Rboons
inns SEN 2euttburm ol1f ser Snlel
Nhor11s.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1912-08-01
Gmlalia am ipamiiden Sofe.

Die in 8aris lebenoe Snfantin Gu.
laIia, Die Sante oes &ontgs Mfons.
miro ii4, elmer @inlaoung oes ipani.
i9en 40ntgsbofes entipre9eno, ndd.
items 3u langerem MufentbaIt nah
Ma6rio begeben. aae Differen5eu
5piiden ibr uno oem Sofe, oie lid.
pie erinnerlt@, on bie $erausgabe
zines 8u@es Der Snfantin ~tniipten.
iinb r1unmehr beieittgt.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1912-08-01

aus uno mag pieleidt nidt 10 obne
iein. Gar mand)er Mann, ser i'm
@oriobre bon 8egeiiterung Sen
Jrauen Sas 5timmredt gemdbrte,
wiro aber iebt pieaeidt ihmer5erfiiat
ullSrufelr: yIus fommt oapon!"
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1912-08-01

Das QIter lit cine i46ne arone,
man finbet es 1ur ouf Dem @eqe
Der WaBtgfett, Der @eredtigfett unb
Der Metsben. 6eroes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-06
CHAPTER III.
The Second Clue.
You are


Il can't do il, Harding. You are
asking an impossibility."
was sitting in Inspector Davis
room in the post-office building. The
first thing in the morning / had gone
! there 10 enlist his aid in clearing up
the mystery that hung over the Far.
rish home. With the confidence based
on friendship that had its begin
nings in boyhood association felt
sure he would do all he could to help
me. ] wanted, II possible, to learn
through him whence had come the
yellow letter.
Miller Davis. though only year old
er than !, already had become one OF
the governments most trusted secret
agents. His rise in the service had
been phenomenally rapid. The rob-
berry Of the post-office where he was
employed had given him his start. A
little later, with the merest thread 20
follow, he had run 10 earth a skilful
band OF stamp counterfeiters, and
three OF it's members were now serv-
Ing long terms. Only year ago, when
all the other inspectors had failed TO
find the flaw In the registry service
that permitted red-striped sack with
two hundred thousand dollars worth
OF registered mail to disappear, Da-
Wis. putting his keen, analytical mind
on the case, within a week had dis
covered the flaw in the system and
only a few days later had arrested the
ex-convict who had profited by It.
With the natural interest of an old
friend ! had followed his career and
was familiar with most OF his brilliant
achievements. Even though the scrap
which was puzzling me had no en-
velope and bore no postmark. SO conf
dent was In his far-reaching powers
l would hardly have been amazed II he
had told me all about II as soon as /
showed Il 20 him. Imagine, then, my
at his absolute refusal
10 take up the matter az all.
Don't you see how important Il Is ?"
I cried. This little scrap is the key
10 the whole mystery"
He was sitting with his back to the |
lIght--a trick most business men have |
these days. so that they can see your /
face In full light, while you have diff !
Guilty in reading theirs--yet from his I
tone I felt that he was inwardly
amused at my anxiety.
I'm afraid you overrate my detect
i've ability and my powers as n post
Office inspector" he said. while / am
inclined to agree With you that this bit |
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nection between these events. More
than ever | was anxious TO find Gran
dali, yet / felt that the janitor had
told me all he knew. could see in
the young brokers' departure guilty
knowledge OF the shadow descending
on the Parrish home. Surely his flight
was confession.
There was nothing TO be gained by
further questioning OF the janitor.
From the manner OF Crandall's depar-
ture II would be useless 20 look for
him at either OF the clubs TO which he
belonged. / might try 10 trace him
through the taxicab, which he had
probably called from the University
Club near by, but that could wait until
later. Just now felt II my duty TO
hasten back TO Louise and tell her OF
this new development
AS ! turned from the door a news
boy with an armful OF evening extras"
thrust one at me. Impatiently !
waved him away.
All about the suicide" he bawled
as he darted of after another passer-
by.
Quickly / pursued him and fairly
snatched one Of his papers from him.
Had the reporters, after all, learned OF
the tragedy in the Parrish home? Doc
tor Wilcox and l had discussed the
matter OF notifying the police and tho
coroner. We both felt that II would
be wiser not 10 communicate with
them, for such course would newt
ably bring publicity.
There was enough agony In the Far
rish home without having this sorrow
ful secret blazoned 20 a curious world
IA three-inch type. without having n
horde Of reporters and camera men
constantly surrounding the house. Be
sides, IL Katharine recovered, sooner
or later she would be sure 70 learn
what the papers had said. The knowl-
edge that her foolish crime against
herself had been thus Bensationally
rroclaimed would be a blow from