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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-11-15

| night. son! Thank you. And now.
believe. Mr.. wilkins would address
you"
Just small errand, Mr.. Brockett
Kindly run over to the secretary OF
war and the secretary Of the navy.
Ask them II they can come over here
within the next hour. Then go and
attend to your baseball difficulties
with a clear conscience. That's ALL"
Brockett was opening the door,
when Pinkwell reached out a detain-
ing hand. Son." remarked the old
detective, this cipher Of yours is GER
tainly bewildering That is supposed
to be the best point about successful
ciphers, believe. Tell me, my boy
can you read it yourself?"
why, Of course. 1t Is so simple
that | don't even need written key"
Indeed? Suppose you demonstrate
It to us. just for moment. Are you
agreeable, chief?"
go as far as you like, Billy" the
CHEF assented. 'I'll confess--ccnsld-
ering our conversation of a little
while agO-that I'm interested too.
Mr.. Brockett. suppose you write, in
your cipher. transcription of few
words | will give you and then let US
try to dissect it?"
! The young fellow took the chair at
which the chief motioned, drew pen
Gil from his pocket, and ripped the
top sheet from paper pad. Chief
wilkins studied for a moment, and
then dictated, slowly and conCisely:
Watch below Langtry till further
orders. Reported force of 300 insur-
rectos near by"
Brockett wrote briskly for few
moments, and then handed the chief
a strange conglomeration
BIB Pos TO r 3BH ABB SH PO TIC BIB
PO Pos E 2BH TO w WP
TO HR PO PO SB Fin w TO 3BH SH
w TIC w BH SH WI
w SH FA TIC w TO SH BH SB TIC
w r SH LIB Paskert
Wilkins and Pinkwell gazed at that
strange document for several minutes,
with faces which changed from good
natured ralllery to perplexity, and
then to keenest interest. Young
Brockett, hand upon the doorknob.
waited for the verdict The chief
folded the slip Of paper, and thrust it
In pocket.
Shall l leave you the key to the
cipher, Mr.. Wilkins?" asked the
yOungster
mo. Well see what we can do with
il just from the original dictation. On
your way now, my boy-kindly tend to
your errand. And-and-will you re-
port to me, personally, half an hour
before your usual time tomorrow"
Brockett was almost across the
threshold, when the voice of Pinkwell
halted him.
Son." asked the old detective,
what do you call this chart Of
yours?"
"The Diamond Cipher. SIR"
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Paid Minister in Tinfoil.

been found. He is the man who gave
The Rev. Thilo Gore, pastor of the
German Lutheran church, an envelope
flled with tinfoil for marrying him.
The bride and groom rang Or.
asked him to marry them. AS they
had license, he did so. After the
ceremony was performed the man
handed the minister an envelope
which was supposed to contain the
fee. He found it contained nothing
but several pieces OF tinfoil.-Chicago
Tribune.
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CHAPTER II.

Brockett. eager to conclude his er
rand and join his companions, lost no
time on the road. By five o'clock the
tall youngster was busily engaged in
an argument. accompanied by prac-
tical demonstrations pro and con, as
to the utility of the Lange steal. Some
twenty of Brockett's friends-clerks
like himself, collegians home on vaca-
ton. and even the two sons of Siam
ese legation ofIicial-debated the prac-
ticability Of the trick by which Big
Bill Lange. the great star of the long
ago, was wont to annex the middle
station. Brockett and half the crowd
maintained that the steal was not
only possible but almost unstoppable;
the Siamese youngsters and the rest
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-11-15
WESTERN CANADA'S
PROSPERITY
MOT A BOOM, BUT DUE TO NAT
uRAL DEVELOPMENT.

One Of the largest banks in Holland
has been doing a big business III
Western Canada, and Mr.. w. Wester-
man. the President, on recent VlsiI
into the Provinces OF Manitoba, oas-
katcbewan and Alberta, expressed
himself as being much impressed with
present conditions and prospects, anc
was convinced that the great pros
nerity of the Dominion was not
boom. but merely the outcome or nat
ural developments.
Not cnly has money been invested
largely in Western Canada by the
Holland Banks, but by those OF Ger
many, France, as we'll as Great Brit
ain. Not only are these countries con-
tributing money, but they are also
contributing people, hard headed, In
dustrious farmers, who are helping to
produce the two hundred million BUSH
els Of wheat and the three hundred
million bushels Of the other small
grains that the Provinces or the
West have harvested this season.
During the past fiscal year there
came into Canada from the United
States 1870; from Austria Hungary
21,651; from Belgium 1901; Holland
1,077; France 2094; Germany 1854;
Sweden 1894; Norway 1892; and
from all countries the immigration to
Canada in that year was 354,237.
From the United States and foreign
countries the figures will be increased
during the present year
Most of these people have gone to
the farms, and it is no far look to the
time when the prophecy will be full
filled OF half a billion bushel crop Of
wheat in Western Canada. Advertise.
ment.
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easy, that the pitcher will get rattleo
and throw wide, or that the second
baseman, not figuring on a steal, has
moved away to play for the batsman.
"A pitcher who keeps his wits
about him." negatived Ramon Soiano,
the junior cashier Of the Cuban TO-
bacco house, wouldn't fall for that
play at all. Try it, with me on the
slab, and see how it goes through.
The experiment was Immediately
made. Chula Ian Kon, donning the
mask, went behind the plate; Solano
took a pitching attitude on the slab,
and Brockett impersorated the daring
base runner Second was covered by
q fast little infielder from Annapolis
and a Dartmouth shortstop prepared
to take alternate throws. 1t took nj
teen minutes to fully work out the
theories Of the Lange steal, and the
sentiments Of the whole throng were
voiced when Chula Ian Kon re-
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-11-15

marked didactically, "If you make 1t,
you are hero, and If you don't make
it you are a bone-head"
Darkness dispersed the crowd, and
Brockett, dead tired but full Of the
sheer JOY of living, strolled away with
Ramon Solano-his chosen friend and
confdant, and linked in comradeship
by that strongest of youthful ties
the brotherhood of the ball field.
Brockett was an underpaid clerk, do
ing his best to care for widowed
mother and younger sister. Solano's
father was the lord Of broad acres in
MatanZas and Havana, and the junior
SOlano had an independent income,
aside from his liberal salary, that
would have turned the brain Of the
average American boy. AS far as the
friendship went between Cuban and
American, however, Solano's wealth
counted exactly as much in the scale
as Brockett's poverty: nothing what
ever. The alliance cemented when
both played on a team of ten-year-olds
had only grown firmer with the lapse
of time, until Ramon Solano. pitcher.
considered Harry Brockett. center
fielder. the finest fellow of his numer,
Gus acquaintance, while Brockett
classed the Cuban as his most loyal
friend.
1--WE go for vacation to the Vel
lowstone," said Solano, as the boys
neared Brockett's home. my father.
brother, and two or three friends will
come over to get met will be a
Jolly crowd. If | could persuade you!"
Brockett laughed gayly. Some day,
Ramon. but hardly this year. If |
stick to my desk, I'll climb up in the
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HzM M

OF the little gathering declared that
an alert battery, backed by quick
thinking infielders. would make the
play q certain loser.
"YOu have a catcher with any head
and any arm at ALL declaimed Chrla
Ian Kon of Siam and Princeton. ard
a second baseman who can come np
fast to the bag. and you can't put i
over. No chance excepting on a mvf
or a wild throw"
"vou don't grasp the point" Brock
EFT responded. "The catcher doesn't
figure in this steal at all. He is
dead one. He is exactly as II he had
never existed. The trick in the Lange
steal Is to stop on first till the pitch
IL over. and then. when the catcher
begins to return the ball 10 the pitch.
er. you go down. It's three 70 one.
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CHAPTER |.

NO use, Mr.. Pinkwell, 10 use at
Nh i am beginning to believe what
yns Schimmei, the German expert.
said IN this room two weeks ago. He
mratutained that there was never yet
q cipher formulated that the genius
sd deductlye energy could not solve.
Deg cipher 80 guarded that H. could
Ict fall into hostile hands"
The able head OF the secret service
1alseau almost snarled with vexation
aas he spoke, while the gray-mustached
veteran In the huge leather chair
hooked at him sympathetically but
Esve no sign Of his emotions. Pacing
Ep and down the border Of o Pueblo
rag Chief wilkins tore up few fTag.
1aents OF note-paper, and resumed his
cmonologue.
Il don't know where the leak is, but
"A do know that there's a leak large
enough to let 60 per cent. Of the war
departments pet secrets go trlckling
through. That's why | am working
with every bit Of energy and every
available man to help in the time Of
'need-doing things that the secret
service hasn't concerned itself with
,ssnce 1855. That's why | am asking
l3ou TO come into the hunt, you and the
beat men of your agency. don't mind
tickling you that | shall commander
'she Barnes agency, too. Mr.. Pinkwell,
and 1 think that when it Is a problem
nd
Mos OF the whole nation there will
DO no professional jealousies between
you"
-Emphatically none," growled old
'Pinkwell, setting his square Jaw
Bring Barnes right into this room.
and Camera-Eye Sheraton too. II you
can get him. I'll confer with them
RiAe an older brother; III lend them
ahe best men on my payroll. and l
| know that they will do as much for
me II the good old U. S. A. can be
Aelped In any way"
Chief wilkins angry face relaxed
fts frown. He crossed to the big
chair and shook the old detectives
Aand with cordial vigor. Spoken as
i thought you'd say it," he chuckled.
Spoken as old Billy Pinkwell would
always speak when time and circum.
stances called for real men to stick
together. Barnes will be here tomor-
row. He'll bring his bloodhound Sher-
ration along with him. and we can
thrash things out during the morn.
tng. This afternoon, Billy. I'll have a
Mttle talk with you. We can ex-
change secrets of state without inter.
Tuption-there won't be any cipher
messages exchanged or stolen on the
way"
Pinkwen carefully distributed the
ash OF his short, thin. pale yellow ci-
gar upon red design of the Pueblo
rug.
Suppose you tell me about the ci-
yher messages, chief?" he suggested.
Inform me in full as to your troubles.
Open confession is good for the SOUL
ms ! told the fellow who blew the
Scuthwick bank"
Did ne agree with you. Pink"
Not exactly. He said open safes
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ofice. Probably. in tsirty-six or forty.
three years, III have rolltop desk
srd the right to take two months of
whenever | feel incrred that way"
But | woulc-oh, well, We will talk
no more CT II. | fnOw you wouldn't
accept even a 6hyiock loan from me,
Harry. Oh-excuse me-one of tha
young ladies st your office. believer
A slim, nestly dressed young woT
ar. whose white sairtwaist showed
trinity through ths gathering dusk.
bad smiled recognition upon Brockett
rs they approached. The boys doffed
'hrir hats, and Brockett explained. as
they stepped by. Miss Lawson, the
chiefs stenographer. A wonder on
ty2ewriter--fastest work I've ever
SEEN"
ITO BE CONTINCED)
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Hard to See Under Water.

There is no scientific instrument Of
the scope character which enables
one to see down to so or 60 feet under
water. When the sun shines vertical
ly over water, box or bucket with a
glass bottom is often used to look
into the water. A cloth covering to
exclude light from the box or bucket
is sometimes employed. But without
electric or some other light in the wa
ter these devices are not very salts
factory
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ZHV,E0 k2Dlp MU7ztE"

sese good for The wallet. and gave me
shs lightsome ha ha. Tell you about
Bim some day-he was the fellow who
ppsned safes with surgeons stetho-
pcq,e. Some class to him."
~reIl me at dinner. Maybe he's the
bcy who has been pilfering our ci.
pAAn- When did he get out?"
FInkwcll laughed grimly.
g. imagine It would take as clever
. y .rformer to read a government ci-
sbw;." he responded, "but this lad has
Ng)s years. five months aud fifteen
laJ still to go. allowing for good con-
nzs- Bvt cone on--coyne through
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-11-15

Mrs. Jones-What did you say to
the janitor?
make some warm friends if he would
only turn on a little heat.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04
TRUTH ABOUT THE TRUST
Expected Economies from combina.
 ton" Do Not MatcriaIize.

(Louis D. Brandeis in Collier's)
 Leaders of the new (Third Term) party argue that industrial monopo- lies should be legalized, lest we lose the efficiency of large-scale production and distribution. No argument could be more misleading.
 It may be safely asserted that in America there is no line of business in which all or most concerns or plants must be concentrated in order to attain the size of greatest effi- ciency. For while business may be too small to be efficient efficiency does not grow indefinitely with increasing size. What the most efilcient size is can be learned definitely only by ex- perience. The unit of greatest efi. ciency is reached when the disadvan- tages of size counterbalance the ad- vantages. The unit of greatest eff ciency is exceeded when the disad- vantages of size outweigh the advan- tages. The history of American trusts
 First-No conspicuous American trust owes It's existence to the desire for increased efficiency Expected economies from combination" figure largely in promoters prospectuses; but they have never been a compell. ing motive in the formation of any trust. On the contrary, the purpose of combining has often been to curb effi- ciency or even to preserve ineffi- ciency, thus frustrating the natural law of the survival of the Attest
 Second-No conspicuously profita- ble trust owes its profits largely to superior efficiency. Some trusts have been very efficient, as have some in- dependent concerns; but conspicuous profits have been secured mainly through control of the market through the power of monopoly to fix prices-through this exercise of the taxing power.
 Third-No conspicuous trust has been efficient enough to maintain long as against the independents its pro- portion of the business of the country without continuing to buy up. from time to time its successful compeu- tors.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04
FARMER GETS LESS, BUT-
He Has to Pay More for What Hs
 Doesn't Raise.

The U. s. Department of Agriculture has just announced that notwithstand ing the increased cost of living among the people as a whole there was a greater decline in the prices paid to farmers from Aug. l to Sept. this year than there was last year
 The average farm prices of the im- portant crops (corn, wheat, oats. bar ley, rye. flaxseed potatoes. tobacco. cotton and hay, which represent about three-fourths of the value of all the country's crops) declined per cent. during the month. while in that time last year they declined in price only A per cent, and during the last four years the decline in price aver aged 3.S per cent The average of farm prices on Sept was 2S per cent lower than bn that date last year
 Prices paid to farmers on Sept this year. with comparison of prices paid on the same date last year, fol
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04
INDIGESTION
A Disorder that Breeds Dis- ease in the Body, and an Easy Way to Cure it.

fakeeare of the stomach and you will aave little need for the doctor.
 When the stomach begins to show signs of disorder; when the food digests slowly and with discomfort; when you have heartburn; feel bloated and uneasy, you are in condition that needs atten- lion.
 Prickly Ash Bitters core cts the dis ordered stomach by strengthening and toning up the digestive organs, driving Inc badly digested food into the bowels and thence out of the system.
 Constipation is nearly always pres- ent when the stomach becomes sour or disordered. Prickly Ash Bitters con- tains the medicipal qualities which act as a restorative and regulator for the stomach and bowels. It strengthens the digestive organs, cures constipation and prevents the return of bilious conditions.
 Thousands of people who have re- ceived lasting benefit from this great remedy willingly testify to its power in curing indigestion, constipation and kid. ney trouble.
 "I suffered from constipation for years. and tried many remedies. but Priekly Ash Bitters is the only medicine that has ever done me any good. Through its use am now in good health and entirely free from all traces of my former trouble "-B. P. SrIGALL. wnnsboro, Louisiana.
 Get the genuine with the figure
 "3' in red on front label.
 Sold by druggists. Price 3l.OO.
 WESTERLY DRUG STORE
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04
A CARD OF THANKS

Death entered our home ard took from us our darling sdaugh. ter and sister, sweet little May, on September 28 1912. We are grateful to all the friends anC neighbors who did so kindly what they could for us, also Dr. A. s. Buchanan.
 F. P. Harris and family.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04
NOTICE

take pleasure in announcing to my friends and acQuaintances, that 1 am in the Real Estate busi- ness in Hope Ark. buying and selling cheap lands and it would be to your interest to see me.
 Yours for business,
 A. H. Andres.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04
F. P. Harris and family.

J, w. Copeland, of Dayton, Ohio. purchased a bottle of Chamberlsin's s Cough Remedy for his boy who had a cold, and before the bottle was all used the boys cold was gone. Is that not better than to pay five dollar doctors bill? For sale by ali dealers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04

The Bull Moose ran things with big stick at Washington for seven and a half years and didn't by act or word smite the bosses he now rails against or promote the causes he now "em- bodies" Being "a practical man" he asks a third, etc, term.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04

If you have young children you have perhaps noticed that disorders of the stomach are their most common ail- ment. To correct this you will find Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab lets excellent. They are easy and plea sant to take, and mild and gentle in ef- feet. For sale by all dealers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04

Gov. Wilson said to the newspaper men. at the New York Press Club banquet: Suppose you had House of Representatives mixed like the pres ent Senate. I think we could all 70 fishing for the next two years." But he's at the helm and there won't ss any mixing. Demessats<Aass e2
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04

Woodrow Wilson says to the long suffering farmer who buys in trust controlled. highly protected market and sells his wares in a free market: Walk into your own house and take possession
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04

How many of those who are strug- gling with the High Cost of Living" believe there is to be any relief if the Republican party. which brought it about. remains in power?
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04
TAX CONFIRMATION,

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned will at the next term of the Nevada Chaneery Court ask said Court to confirm the title to the following lands lying in Nevada County Arkan- sas all of which arc held by the undersigned un- der warranty deeds from M. l.. Moore and wife snd Nat Martin and wife and all of which titles depend upon tax titles made under tax sales for the years named as follows:
 TOWNSHIP Il SOUTH RANGE % WEST.
 NV l-4 SEE l-4 Section 3. 1900
 l-2 NE l-& Section 20 1902
 NV IA NE IA Section 20. 1902
 NE l-4 NV l-4 Section 20. 1902
 SW IA NE l-4 Section 2s. 1889 TOWNSHIP IS SOUTH RANGE 20 WEST
 SE.t-4 SW i-4Section 19. 1903 TOWNSHIP l3 SOUTH RANGE 2I WEST.
 NEl- SEE IA Section 34. 1905
 N l-2 NE IA Section S6. 1906
 SEE l-4 NE l-4 Section 36. 1906
 SEE l-4SE IA Section S6. 1888
 NE l-4 SEE i-4 Section 36. 1906 TOWNSHIP l3 SOUTH RANGE 22 WEST
 N l-2 NE l-4 Section 20. 1903
 SEE 1-4 NE 1-4 Section 20. 1903 TOWNSHIP Ii SOUTH RANGE 2s WEST.
 SWl4 NV Ia Section 22 ls68-s
 SEE l.4SW Id Section 22. 1sss-9
 NV l-4 NV 1-4 Section 27. is68-9 All persons who can set up any right to any of the above described land in consequence of any informality or any irregularity connected with such sales. are hereby notified to appear at the next term of the Nevada Chancery Court and show cause why the sales % made should not be confirmed.
 Witness my hand this the ard day of oetobe, 1912 sa E-;w. GROVE. e
 Petitioner.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04
NOTICE

The Nevada County Union No 3 will meet with Shiloh Local No 61 the 10 and II of Oct. 1912. Let each Local be represented.
 Perry Norton, F. Pres.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04

By applying the common sense test to Rooseveltian romance Governor Wilson manages to keep the country both amused and thoughtful.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04

There is plenty of peace about tho Taft candidacy. but nobody claims it passeth understanding
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04

But the prices on tariff nurtured agticles of manufacture which the farmer has to buy continue to soar.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04

If you need some pears to pre- se-ve write J. A. Husky on Route E. He will deliver them at once.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-10-04
Sam Logan wants your cotton seed and pay top of market. We unload your wagon.
 Sam o. Logan.

Constipation is the rock that wrecks many lives; it poisons the very life blood Regularity can be established through the use of Prickly Ash Bitters It is mildly cathartic and strengthens the stomach, liver and kidneys.