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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Mr.. w. r. Head was here Tuesday
from Dunn and was hummng a good
old camp meeting tune just as CON
tentedly as II he had raised big
crop and like an other we'll reguiat-
ed citizens placed the coin tor an-
other year Of reading the Signal ana
the Dallas Semi-Weekly News.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Nr e. 3D. Fairbanks of Post ...
was I'm Snyder ns. sunday on 5pa-
.iaI business. and is apt TO boz here
again very soon Mr. Fairbanks les
suporintendcut of construction ON
ID. Post Cotton Mills.
He says the mills viii Doe ready TO
run by the first of next year
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27
EQUINOCTIAL WEDDINGS.
Crenshaw- Hairless

Mr. 10y Crenshaw prosperous
young farmer OF the Plainview COM
munity east OF snyder, and Miss
Feddle Hairless, daughter OF Mr. c..
G. Hairless were married on sunday
September % at the home OF the
brides parents Rev c. II. Kelly was
the officiating minister
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Two robbers az Marlin entered
b,rv store Saturday night and while
the c1ergcs were engaged with sur
ains crowds OF buyers. approached
the Cashiers desk. snatched mp $500
IN currency and escaped In the darN-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

For soreness OF the muscles, whether in
duced by violent exercise or injury, there %
nothing better than Chamberlain LinmenL
This Eminent also relieves rheumatic ia'u,
For sale BY an dealers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
SKIN ERUPTION ON CHEEK

Kingsley, Mich.-"Last May my
thirteen-months-old baby had sore
come on her cheek. It started in four
or FIVE small pimples and in two or
three hours time spread to the size Of
q silver dollar. It spread to her eye.
Then water would run from the PIN.
pies and wherever that touched it caus-
ed more sores until nearly all one
cheek and up her nostrils were one
solid sole. She was very fretful. She
certainly was a terrible looking child,
and nothing seemed to be of any use,
Then got some Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment. She tried to rub
OF everything we put on so that we
would sit and hold her hands for two
hours at time, trying to give the
medicine a chance to help her, but
after. l washed 1t with Cuticura Soap
and then put on the Cuticura Oint-
ment they seemed to soothe her and
she did not try to rub them on. It
was only few days before her face
was all healed up. and there has been
no return OF the trouble since. We
thought that baby's face would surely
be SCARED. but It is not" (Signed)
Mrs. w. j. Cleland, Jan. s, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32.p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. L, Boston"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
WILLING TO SHARE. PENNIES
Generous Act OF Street Waif That
Gained Him = Friend In
4 Great Novelist.

Charles Dickens. the creator Of
many delightful child characters
earned a million dollars during his
lifetime with his pen, but often walk.
ed the streets of London in search OF
material for his books without penny
In his pocket.
Il One evening while doing this he
was accosted by a small boy who
asked him for a penny. Dickens search
ed his pockets, but they were empty,
and SO he told the boy. who was shiv-
erlng In the cold. .f
Poor mani" exclaimed the little
fellow. well go hunks ,together!"
Dickens stood back in the shadow
Of the street to see what the outcome
would be. The lad continued to beg,
and finally gained two pennies. He
came dancing to Dickens with jolly
ring In his voice. sl2s5
NOW" he said. well have two hot
buns apiece." Ss
Such generous spirit under such
trying circumstances struck Dickens
20 forcibiy that he took the lad home
with him, and there he was fed and
clothed and started on the road to q
better life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
SYNOPSIS.

.Ets u Z
laid In tho library Of an Old worn.out
southern plantation. known as the Bar
Sny: The place is TO be sold. and 4. IT,
j9uintards. IL the subject OF discussion BY
Jonathan Crenshaw. business man; ~
4 Hazard. a mysterious child of the old
southern family. MAKES his appearance.
fhaniy tells how he adopted the Boy ina tSs
boy. Yancy to keep Hannibal Captain
pear. and asks e. a5ont tie BAR
nibal 8 kidnapped BY Dave Blount, Cap
Blount gives him a thrashing andSsecures
BalaaIa. ana Is discharged with costs for
the the Ferrises has s' an sn e WITH sA Cap
tain Murrell. who forces his attentions on
her. and is rescued by Bruce Darlington.
Darlington takes the same stage. Yancy
and Hannibal disappear. with Murrell on
their trail Aannlsal arrives at the home
n the grandson q an eia
home Gayendish family on raft rsssus
breaks Jail. Betty and Darlington arrive
1T Belle Plain. Hannibals rifle discloses
things to the sdg Han
rives in Belle Plain. Is playing for big
stakes. Yancy awakes from long dream
less sleep on board the raft, Judge Price
makes startling discoveries In looking up
| land titles. Charley Norton. a. young
| planter. who assists the, judge, Is mys-
rington that Betty has promised to marry
him. Norton is myster!ously shot. More
light on Murrelrs plot. He plans upris-
bal. visits Betty, and she keeps the boy:
~ a companion. In a stroll Betty takes
| with Hannibal they meet Bess Hicks,
Betty OF danger and counsels her to
leave Belle Plain at once. Betty. terrt-l
ned.E acts on Bess' advice. and on their
the tavern keeper. and a confederate. and
Betty and Hannibal are made prisoners:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

or Of sleeplessness. or she may have
merely short time in her room with
nothing to do, when she does not wish
to go down stairs or elsewhere to OBJ
tain books. At such a time new
book. an interesting magazine or two
would prove most grateful. It is not
necessary to have whole guest room
bookcase. One or two well-chosen
books will serve the purpose quite as
well. It's a distinct compliment to a
guest to have put enough thought into
her tastes and interest to be able to.
offer her just the book or just the ar
ticle which she would wish to read.
While this is not always possible, with
the best Intentions. something bright.
readable and new win rarely go amiss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
How Work Of Bureau of Standards IN
Cities Has esen Extended In
Past Years.

The work Of the bureau OF stand
ards has been greatly extended Of
late years. says the New York Her
aid. The operations OF the Office were
at first limited for the most part to
standards Of length. mass. capacity
and temperature. but the rapid prog
r-ss of applied science created new
demands which no institution was
competent to satisfy.
Photometry. or the measurement ct
light. is a case in point. Thirty years
ago 1t had no great commercial Inn
portance. but the extended use OF cleo
tricity for lighting purposes, the dis
covery and manufacture Of acetylene
gas and the invention Of numerous inn
provements In burners for ordinary IL
Eliminating gas have opened UP a new
field. Photometric apparatus Is now
necessary in hundreds. or even thou
sDands, Of factories.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

conceivable that this could prove
otherwise than disastrous to Mr.. Slos-
son. and he endeavored to share the
confidence he was feeling with Betty,
but there was something SO forced
and unnatural in the girls voice and
manner when she discussed his con-
lectures that he quickly fell into an
awed silence. At last, and 1t must
have been some time after midnight.
troubled slumbers claimed him. No
moment OF forgetfulness came to Bet
ty. She was waiting for what-she
did not know! The candle burnt low
er and lower and finally went out and
she was left in darkness, but again
she was conscious OF sounds from the
room below. At first il was only .
word or a sentence. then the guarded
speech became q steady monotone
that ran deep into the night. Even
tually this ceased and Betty fancied
she heard sobs. "A .i3s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Springs In Their. Brains.

Two Frenchmen. in visiting an art
gallery. stopped to admire . painting
by an American. The artist happened
to BE IN the gallery and in. broken
English one Of the Frenchmen asked:
"HcW did monsieur ever catch such
wonderful 5picture?"
20" replied the artist, with far
away look. that painting was an on.
spring OF my brain" x
The other Frenchman was greatly
interested and asked his friend what
that American had said. -s8
II can hardly explain, = whispered
/ the flrst Frenchman excitedly: "hs
said ze. picture was one spring on
Of his brain, tEes Get any wonder rat
70 Americans act Queerly when they
have springs on their brains 7"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Her Unfortunate Error.

IA literary lady at society dinner
was given q seat next ITO q noted
Y scientist whose views were very ma.
y terialistic, and at some remark he
made on.the origin OF mankind. the
I lady found her temper tried beyond
all bearing. 80 that she retorted: -
really don't caro- what you say. be
slieve in the Bible. and there we are
told that Adam was the father Of All
living . Y5,f ss5s. i3s a
81 really think you are mistaken"
\ he said with 2 smile. and SO the sub
t2ject dropped. IN 39 b.
A few days later the lady. writing
5stos ! bosom friend. told her OF the Soc-
4 currence and added: IT am too morti-
4 fed. for l have looked the matter up
Il and It only says that. Eve was the
n mother of all living. and 70 ! don't
4 know whether to write to the profss.
4 sor or not" I'll ri Is. 5S
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Where Ne Drew the Line.

An English earl. lately deceased.
who had no family. was notorious
for his hatred Of children. and on one
occasion he engaged as lodge keeper
an army pensioner named McMicken.
Some few months later McMicken's
wife presented him with son and
heir. On learning Of the occurrence
his lordship rode down to the lodge
in terrible rage.
II hear" said he to MI. McMicken.
that your wife has q SON"
yes. my lord" said the man proud.
~.
Well. now. look here. McMicken;
when put you here, it was to open
and shut gate. but, by the Lord
Harry. mot to propagate. = 81 a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
.c;he.e'rf,uL o,lutIook..

Father, dear" said Amaranth,
willie smithers is going to call at
your office this morning to ask you
for my hand. Isn't there some little
hint can give him before he goes
SO as to make it easier for him."
Yes" said Mr.. Blinks, tell him to
{ take ether before he comes. 1t will
save him much pain. Harper's
Weekly. ~ e 81. HIS B
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
RuIIno Spirit s. SIN strono.

Mrs. J. Z. Story, who has just pub
lished 4 volume OF "reminiscences,
tells OF a lady relative who had Al
her life, been afraid Of damp sheets.
When she was dying Mrs. Story. en-
tered the room. to find the fireplace
barricaded with q large assortment OF
bed linen. She was having her wind
Ing sheet warmed. u sjs
II never have lain In damp bed
clothes while was aliye,''' said the
old lady in feeble whisper. and
Tn not going to do It when I'm dead"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Much.Named isle.

The Parisians. who are extremely
fond Of changing place names with,
In their Jurisdiction. have never equal,
ed the record established TN this re.
spect in the case OF the Island OF
Reunion, which has changed its name
four times in a little over half a cen
fury and with little or no reason for
doing so.
In 1893 it was Bourbon. a: it had
been for century and half: but
the convention then changed it to Re-
union.
Under the empire 1t became Isle
Bonaparte. at the restoration 1t revert
ed to Bourbon, and. finally, in 1S4S.
1t became Reunion once more and so
far has retained that name.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

was pierced by a low door. Mrs.
Hicks. who had followed close at
their heels. handed the fandle TO q Bet Bet
ty. 81 s.EsE. M e &
In yonder!' she said briefly. nod.
ding toward the door. NJ 4:
Wait! = cried Betty in . whisper. q
mo-" said the woman with an al.
most masculine surliness OF tone. y
got nothing to say" She pushed them
into the attic. and, closing the door,
fastened 1t with a stout wooden bar
Beyond that door, which seemed ia
have closed on every hope. Betty held
the tallow dip aloft, and by its uncer'
tain and pickering light surveyed her
prison. The briefest glance sufiiced.
The room contained two shake-down
beds and stool; there was a window
in the gable. but q piece Of heavy
plank was spiked before It.
Miss Betty, don't you be scared. s
whispered Hannibal .ss''Wh hen the judge
hears we're gone. him and Mr.. Ma
haffy will try to find us. They II go
right OF to Belle Plainthe Judge is
always wanting to do that, only Mr.
Mahaffy never lets him-but now he
won't be able to stop him.
oh, Hannibal, Hannibal, what can
he do there-what can any one do
Sthere?" And a. dead pallor over
spread the girls face. To speak OF
the blind cropping Of her friends but
served to fix the horror OF their stu
alton in her mind. MI .5$
u don't know, Miss Betty, but the
Judge Is. always thinking of things to
do: seems like they was mostly things
no one else would ever think of.
Betty had placed the candle on the
stool and seated herself on one Of the
beds. There was the murmur OF
voices in the room below; she won
dered II her fate was under considera-
ton and what that fate was to be.
Hannibal. who had been examining
the window, returned to her side. ~
s5g,f..Miss Betty, II we could Just get
out OF this loft we could steal their
skin and row down to the. river;I
reckon they got Just the one boat
the only way they could get to us
would be to swim out, and II they
done that we could pound EN- over
the head with the oars-the least Ut
tie thing sinks you when you're in
the water. But this murderous fancy
of his failed to interest Betty.
Presently they heard Sherrod and
Bunker come up from the shore with
George. Slosson Joined them and
there was brief discussion, then an
interval OF silence and the sound OF
voices again as the three white men
moved back across the field In the.
direction Of the bayou. There sue
ceeded a period OF utter stiffness.
both In the cabin and in the clear
ing, q somber hush that plunged Bet
ty yet deeper 81 IN despair. Wild
thoughts assailed her. thoughts against
which she struggled with ell the
strength OF her will. Y. ssS Z. ;i Z 3lss
In that hour OF ,stress Hannibal was
sustained by his faith in the Judge.
He saw his patrons powerful and
picturesque intelligence applied to
solving the mystery OF their disap-
pearance from Belle Plain; 1t was in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

To keep artificial teeth and bridge
work antiseptically clean and free
from odors and disease germs, Paxtine
Antiseptic is unequaled. At drug
gists. csc box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston, Mass. {. 3 &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Realm Of Applied Science

Not, only must the volume OF light
be accurately-measured. but its chro-
matte composition must be deter
mined. The most desirable light -,
of course, that which comes nearest
to sunlight in its color composition.
The pitch OF tuning forks. Of inter
est to manufacturers Of musical In
struments; the testing OF optical sur
faces. which is important to every one
who wears glasses: the verification Of
thermometers. OF gas, water and cleo
trio meters--in fact, the standardizing
of all sorts OF measures-are coming
more and more within the scope OF
the bureau Of standards.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

those times, and said that ought TO
have an operation. / would not listen to
that, and when friend of nv husbands
told him about Lydia E. Pinkhal.sVeg
etable Compound and what it had dons
for his wife, was willing to take It.
Now I look the picture Of health and feel
like it, too. I can do all my own house,
work, work in the garden and entertain
company and enjoy them, and can walk
as far as any ordinary woman, any day
In the week. Iwish could talk to every
suffering woman and girl, and tell them
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done for me. - Mrs.
DEMA BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Remember, the remedy which did this
was Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable.
Compound.
It has helped thousands Of women who
have been troubled with displacements,
inflammation, liberation, tumors, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains, backache, that
bearing down feeling, indigestion. and
nervous prostration, after all other means
have failed Why DOM you try it I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Look Below the Surface.

s When bent on matrimony, look
more than skin deep for beauty. dive
further than the pocket for worth, and
search for temper beyond good humor
of the moment, remembering it is not
always the most agreeable partner at
a ball who forms the most amiable
partner for life. Virtue, like some
flowers, blooms often fairest in the
shade, 80 IS 5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Hardly the Sunday School Bra

MS Hardly the SUNDAY 0cnoot& 6rano.
The young hopeful had secreted
some bright buttons in his pocket,
which came from the motor car show.
When Sunday school was well under
way. he took one out and pinned It on
his coat. feeling 1t an ornament. I'm
n fortunately. when the minister came
round to speak to the dear children,
his near sighted eyes were caught by
Sthe color. q.
II Well. Richard. zee. you are wear
ing some motto: my lad. What does
1t say?' +, 81
You read It, sir" replied Richard.
hanging his head x u # z .iss.s "A 81
{ "But / cannot see. haven't my
\ glasses. son. Read It 50 We can al
\ hear you" 81 a sss .l'
Richard blushed. 1T says. sir. Amt
81 - to be poor!' I'M Metropolitan
: Magazine. 5''S.s II E s.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
.f4s'ls ~ 5Fy Sif5 ~ s.ts VA.
CHAPTER XXX
Murrell Shows HIe Hand.

Murrell Shows His Hand. 4
At length points Of light began t.
show through chinks in the logs. Han
nibal reused and sat up. ru bling hia
eyes with the backs OF his hands.
Wasn't you able to sleep none?" he
inquired. Betty shook her head. HI
looked at her with an expression Of
troubled concern. How soon do you
reckon the Judge will know" a
asked. ~ $S
Very soon now. dear Hannibal
was greatly consoled by this opinion
Miss Betty, he will love to find
US 1t Il W II y & 4 t
"Hark! What was that?" for Betty
had caught the distant splash OF oars.
+ Hannibal found a schink in the logs
through which by dint of much squint.
ing he secured partial view Of the
bayou. " q " NJ 81 y
the shore, Miss Betty-it's a whoop.
er!" he announced. Betty's heart
sank; she never doubted the purpose
for which that boat was brought into
the bayou. or thatit nearly concerned
herself
Half an hour later Mrs. Hicks APP
peared with their breakfast. It. was
in vain that Betty attempted to en-
gage her in conversation. Either she
cherished some personal feeling Of
dislike for her prisoner. or else the
situation in which she herself was
placed had little to recommend it,
even to her dull mind, and her dis
satisfaction was expressed In her at
titude toward the girl.
Betty passed the long hours Of
morning In dreary speculation con-
corning what was happening at Belle
Plain. In the end she realized that
the day could go by and her absence
occasion no alarm. Steve might rea-
sonably suppose George had driven
her into Raleigh or to the Bowens'
and that she had kept the carriage.
Finally all her hope centered on Judge
Price. He would expect Hannibal dur
ing the morning; perhaps when the
boy did not arrive he would be tempt
ed to go out TO Belle Plain to dis
cover the reason OF his non-appear-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Thouahtfulness.

1t is a pleasant bit Of thoughtful
ness which many hostesses show In
leaving reading matter on the table Of
their guest room. A guest is frequent
" not accustomed to the same hours
Of rising and going to bed is prevail
in the. house where she is visiting
She may have a habit Of early rising
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Noted Author.

"See that man over there with the
black mustache :" said Tompy.
4 YES" said the visitor. " Y
'Well." said Tompy. he 10 the au-
thor Of one of the most popular se-
rails in q hundred years .
Really" said the visitor. "Why.
he doesn't look like literary man"
No" said Tompy. HE isn't-he's
the inventor, OF popped grits. the best
selling cereal on the market"-Har.
per's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
chAPTER XIX 3 fcontlnued).

As they stumbled forward through
the thick obscurity he continued his
personal revelations. the present en-
terprise having reused whatever there
was OF sentiment slumbering In his
soul. At last they came out on a
wide bayou; a white mist hung above
it, and on the low shore leaf and
branch were dripping with the night
dews. Keeping close to the waters
edge Slosson led the way to q point
where a skin was drawn up on the
bank. G.. 81 IS
"steps in. ma'am." no said. when he
had launched It..
II will 60 no farther, said Betty
In desperation. She felt an over.
mastering fear, the full horror OF the
unknown lay hold OF her. and shega
a piercing cry for help. Slosson swung
about on his heel and seized her. Fol
moment she struggled to escape
but the mans big hand pinioned her
mo more OF that" he warned. then
he recovered himself and laughed
You could yell TIL you was black in
the face, ma'am. and there'd be nc
one to hear you"
| f;8s.''Where are you taking me and
Betty's voice faltered Z between the
sudden sobs that choked her.
Just across to George Hicks's.''2
"A For what purpose 2" 81
You'll know In plenty OF time
And Slosson leered at her through the
darkness. NC s S H;gl5 II M
Hannibal is to 60 with me7" asked
Betty TREMENDOUSLY. ,$i q ii.
Sure" agreed Slosson N affably.
-Your niger, too quite a party
Betty stepped into the skin. She
lelt her hopes quickenshe was think
Ing OF Bess: whatever the girls mo-
tives. she had wished her to escape.
She would wish it now more than
over since the very thing she had
striven to prevent had happened.
Slosson seated himself; and took up
the oars, Bunker followed with Han.
nibal and they pushed OF. No word
was spoken until they disembarked on
the opposite shore. when Slosson ad-
dressed Bunker s
Il reckon i can manage that young
rip-staver: you 60 back after sherrod
and the Niger" he said. I. s.%
He conducted his captives up the
bank and they entered clearing.
Looking across this Betty saw where
Q cabin window framed q single
square Of light. They advanced to-
ward this and presently the dark out
line OF the cabinet itself became dis
tinguishable. "A moment later Slos-
son paused, a door yielded to his
hand. and Betty and the boy were
thrust into the room where Murrell
had held his conference with Fentress
and Ware. The two women were now
Its only occupants, and the mother,
gross and shapeless, turned an ex-
pressionless face on the intruders;
but the daughter shrank into the
shadow. her burning glance fixed on
Betty. Is
Here's yo' guests. old lady.n said
Mr.. Slosson. Mrs. Hicks rose from
the three-legged stool on which she
was sitting. s. ,5ss.s Z. S
Hand me the candle. Bess.," she
ordered. .sg e
At one side Of the room was q steep
night Of stairs which gave access to
the loft overhead. Mrs. Hicks, by .
gesture, signified that Betty and Han
nibal were to ascend these stairs:
they did SO and found themselves on
a narrow landing Enclosed by a par.
,tition OF rough planks; this partition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

With the Lid On. 3.s
Mother" asked Bob. with q hope
full eye on the peppermint:jar, have
/ ben az God boy this afternoon
"M-m-yes." answered moth. dubi-
ously. recalling certain little rift
within the Lutte The four-year-old Dip.
Iomat looked anxious
Please" he begged, SAY . wide,
open yes! "Harper's Bazaar. 45s5