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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14

Amigo" he said. folding his hand
IN fervent grasp, when my fortune
turns shall know how to repay YOU"
II can help 1t turn just now" re-
marked Howe significantly. Howe
knew he was q man to be trusted. He
told him that he was authorized to pay
royalty for his guidance and direction.
81 can pilot you safely" be said-'T
am your man."
It was devious route, that by which
Matteo led Howe from Truro. His
sole object seemed to be- to evade
collision with marauding parties and
he succeeded famously in this. The
third day out Of Truro. however, an in
cident occurred that confirmed sus-
picion Howe had entertained ever
since starting on his present mission.
The morning they left Truro Howe
had noticed a man he had seen hang
ing around the chiefs quarters dog.
attention Of Matteo to this, who had
carelessly asserted that II he was one
Of the numerous spies In action they
would soon lose him."
However, twice In two days after
they had started on the trail they
caught sight of a distant figure remind
full Of the man they had observed at
Truro.
1t was early in the morning that
Matteo suggested plunge into near
creek before they lit little fire and
cooked their frugal breakfast. They
had disrobed and were disporting
themselves in the cool sparkling
streamrwhen an ominous sound echoed
out
Click!
Then to the CONSERVATION OF Howe,
turning he saw man, the man who
had Swallowed him in the city just
rushing away with a camera.
"Matteo!" shouted Howe quickly
"the spy. He has photographed the
message on my back!"
"So" observed Matteo, speedily
springing ashore. "Ah! He had that
purpose in following us, Ell? Then he
shall not get away so easily"
Matteo had run to where his clothes
lay. 1t was to seize his revolver, with
which he was a crack shot, from its
holster.
Howe, transfixed, watched the man
with the camera running down the
river shore. The fugitive had fair
lead. Matteo aimed.
Crack!-followed sure steady aim.
Howe saw the runner waver and
change the camera to his other hand.
evidently hit.
Crack!-a second sharp explosion
followed. Howe saw the camera shoot
out pieces of glass and wood where
the bullet had pierced 1t. Dropping
the wrecked camera and holding his
wounded hand, the spy disappeared.
1.-THE message is written partly In
cipher" explained Howe, "but that
man might have been able to make 1t
out after close study"
"He Is doubtless one Of the UNI
scrupulous crowd infesting the prov
ince, ready to blackmail, sell secrets
or betray his best friend" acceded
Matteo. well, he has failed in his
Iuissiou anu Wo VIII eCdrCely ~ III
bathing again."
They reached the end Of their jour.
ney in safety and the secret message
was transcribed.
Matteo returned to Truro with a
rich reward awaiting him. Marvin
Howe crossed the border, bound for
home and his waiting fiancee, pretty
Nellie Duryea.
Copyright. 1914. by W. G. Chapman.)
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
The TANGO In Church.

Mother, like countless other moth.
ers, had been doing much tangoing
and hesitation of late. She had taken
dancing lessons. She practised the
various steps at home with father. Lit
tie Frances had heard much Of the
lingo that goes with the tango and the
hesitation. She knew all of the
phrases.
A few days ago Frances went to
church with her mother. Frances had
not learned all of the ceremonials OF
the church, for, after the mother knelt
outside the pew, Frances looked up at
her and whispered:
Mother. what did you do the dip
or?'-Indianapolis News.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
NO EXPERT Wi7rESS NEEDED
Quite Evident Mr.. l. . Was Right
When He Testife as to the
Handwriting.

Libel, indeed"
Old Miggs repeated the words to
himself DULY and uncomprehending-
ly, as he tramped along to the court,
where he was to appear as witness
in a local libel suit.
Nervously he entered the witness
box.
The fierce looking lawyer eyed him
calculatingly.
do you swear" he asked, that this
is not your handwriting?"
Il don't think So" stammered
Miggs.
Now, be careful" insinuated the
lawyer. Are you prepared to swear
that this handwriting does not resem-
BILE yours?"
"Yes," answered Miggs trembling
you take your oath that this does
not in any way resemble your hand
writing?" solemnly queried the
learned man.
"Y-yes, sir" stammered the witness,
now thoroughly frightened.
well, then, prove it," denounced
the lawyer triumphantly, as he
thrust his head toward the witness.
This action woke the last spark Of
Srooping courage in poor Miggs; and.
Shrusting forth his head, he yelled:
Zoos / can't write!"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
PRIZE FOOD.
PaIatable, Economical, Nourishlng.

A Nebr. woman has outlined the
prize food in few words, and that
from personal experience. She
writes:
After our long experience with
Grape-Nuts, cannot say enough in
Its favor. We have used this food al
most continually for seven years.
1--WE sometimes tried other adver-
tised breakfast foods but we invariably
returned to Grape-Nuts as the most
palatable, economical and nourishing
of all.
when I quit tea and coffee and
began to use Postum and Grape-Nuts,
/ was almost nervous wreck. / was
so irritable I could not sleep nights,
had no interest in life.
After using Grape-Nuts q short
time ! began to improve and all these
ailments have disappeared and now
am a well woman. My two children
have been almost raised on Grape
Nuts, which they eat three times a
day.
They are pictures of health and
have never had the least symptom OF
stomach trouble. even through the
most severe siege of whooping cough
they could retain Grape-Nuts when all
else failed.
"Grape-Nuts food has saved doctor
bills, and has been, therefore, a most
economical food for u.s."
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well
ville," in rzgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time 90 time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
l0tere9e
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14

warded. returned to home, friends and
hancee-ro Nellie Duryea, the only
Nellie in the world to him beyond the
unsettled border line.
Howe had thought OF Matteo and
that was why he was now an inmate
of the noisy gambling den. He was a
free rover, neutral, popular with both
sides of the insurrectionist party, he
knew the country like a book and
Howe fancied felt friendly towards
him.
Howe had found him at the card
table pitting his money recklessly
against the most daring gambler in
Truro. 1t was a strain on his patience
to see him immersed in the cards. He
was in funds at the start and then
Howe saw his last dollar go. A hand
some ring was staked, then his watch
and now his most faithful friend and
companion, the dog.
Everybody who knew Matteo knew
also his dog. The animal was tiny,
but fearless and very intelligent He
was the constant companion Of his
master, who had taught him all kinds
of cute tricks. With his unerring
craftsmanship the man who could clip
a silver coin at fifty PAGES. combining
his show dog. could gather a crowd at
any time on the public plaza and could
have a royal salary in a vaudeville
sketch.
The cards went the rounds again.
Matteo lost. Howe saw q strangely
desperate CLINT in his eye as he arose
unsteadily from the table. He turned
slightly pale. Then he shrugged his
shoulders and walked over and kissed
the little dog asleep on pile of news
papers. Straight as a soldier then, he
walked from the room
1T will break his heart to lose his
friend" Howe told Arvidi quickly.
May redeem himw and he preferred
fifty dollars in paper money.
"All right" nodded the gambler and
then Howe snfdched up the dog and
rushed after his\ master. Howe over
took him at the street door.
Yours" he said placing the little
pet In his arms.
Matteo stared at Howe In d dazed
uncertain way. Then his fingers gen.
fly caressed the dog. His voice broke
as he comprehended what Howe had
eopsi ~.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
Lonu-Lived Family.

The record for longevity is held by
the Garrett family of Stranraer, Scot
land, the oldest member of which. Mr..
James Garrett, has just passed away.
Mr.. Garrett claimed to be the Oldest
fisherman in Scotland. A native OF
Stranraer, he was almost a hundred
years old. His mother and father,
who were also natives Of the district,
lived until they were one hundred and
one hundred and three years respec-
lively. His oldest surviving son ID
now well over seventy years Of age.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
GETTING a Mans Measure.

81 wonder how ! can find out wheth-
er he really and truly loves me?"
That's easy. Treat him as you
would treat dog that you didn't care
for, and If he keeps on wanting to do
things to make you happy 1t will be a
sure sign that he really loves YOU"
But what IL should treat him that
way and he should quit doing things
to make me happy? He might never
be able to take an interest In me
again"
We'll, you'll know then that he is a
brute and wholly unworthy of YOU"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
careIessness Cause Of Elres.

More than so per cent of all fires the
eoused by simple carelessness, which
Is unnecessary and criminal. Repairs
to dilapidated buildings, the removal
all fire-breeding material, care in burn
ing weeds and rubbish, the placing OF
engines at safe distance from build
ings, the removal of oily waste, proper
ventilation-in brief, plain common
sense, will minimize the danger from
this class of fires.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
Always Under Suspicion.

I never take a glass Of wine,
/ don't indulge In smoking;
The highball7 None OF that In mine.
My friends. I am not joking.
I do not know the taste OF beer.
I don't indulge In brandy;
I wish to also make Il clear
That i abstain from candy.
But II ! ever laugh out loud
Because OF what I'm thinking,
-Four out OF FIVE men in the crowd
Conclude that I've been drinking.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
Still In VOGUE.

John Vincent Honeywell, the veter-
an life guard of Bar Harbor, was talk
ing about bathing suits. They tell
me-" said the wise old man, that the
girls II wear suits this summer to
match the eyes,"
He added with a chuckle:
"Suits to catch the eyes II still be
popular, too"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
These June Brides.

with a parcel for you"
What is 1t, Bridget"
"It's a fish, ma'am, and it's marked
G. o. d."
"Then make the man take 1t straight
back to the dealer. ordered trout"
Kansas City Star.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
Too Much Of a RIsk.

Il have chance to marry an old
man who has lots OF money"
"Why don't your"
HE hasn't any bad habits, and
comes of long-lived family"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
OLD AGE AND ITS CAUSES.

"They say old,
age is not caused
by the lapse of
time, but Is the
result Of a mi
crobe."
I'm a good
many cases. I'm
afraid. IL ia the
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14

How do you know your neighbours
wife has aNtemper like an angel's?"
Because he smokes whenever he
likes In the parlor, and they have
had the same,cook ak months"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
She Was MIslnformed.

Il hear" said Mrs. Oldcastle, that
they are to have a hygienic wedding"
Are they7" replied Mrs. Gottalotte.
II s'posed It was to be at high noon"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14

result Of straining to make the neigh.
bors envious."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14

Jerusalem has no developed CON-
merce or industries.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14

Fewer men are driven to drink by
misfortune than are driven to mis-
fortune by drink
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14
important TO Mothers
Can't Find This Perfect Woman.

SdH FiHo tWo ES''SSe VS"'ou"
Belgium has been trying to discover
the perfect woman. According to q,
symposium in Brussels. she must pos
sess the figure of an American, the
elegance of an English girl, the hair Of
an Austrian, the eye Of an Italian and,
the profile of a Spaniard. So far the
creature has eluded discovery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-14

Be happy. Use Red Cross Ball Bluet
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the laundress. All grocers. Adv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25

>1ro be Continued Noxt satu ll1l....-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25

Then we all stopped. and my heari'
at least. was in my mouth. for from
somewhere overhead came the sound
OF mans voice talking excitediy-
Even in the seimdarkness could
see the took OF establishment and alarm
on Godfrcy's face rs he stood for
moment motionless. listening TO that
voice. ! also stood with ears a-stralh'
but I could make nothing or what IL
was saying Then suddenly realzea
that it was speaking in French anu
yet 1t was not Armand's voice-of that
I was certain.
Fronting us was n narrow starr
mounting steeply to the story over
head. and after that moments amazed
hesitation Godfrey sat down on the
bottom step and removed his SHOES
quietly. motioninG us to do the same
SimmOnds Obeyed phlegmaticaiiy. Dat
my hands were trembling.
When ! looked up Godfrey and Sim
monds were stealing slowly up the
stair. revolver in hand. ! followed
them but ! confess my knees were
knocking together. for there was some
thing weird and chilling in that voice
going OH and on. 1t sounded like the
voice OF n msdman. There was some
thing about it at once ferocious and
triumphant.
Godfrey paused an instant at the
stair head. listening intenfly. Then
he moved cautiously forward toward
an open door. from which the voice
seemed to come. motioning us at the
same time to stay where we were.
And as 1 knelt. bathed in perspirat1on.
I caught one word. repeated over and
over:
Revenge. revenge. revenge"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
CHAPTER XII.
Death"

- ODFREY. on hands and knees.
was peering into the room.
Then he drew back and mo-
toned us forward.
In the middle OF the floor stood the
Boule cabinet. and before II. with his
back to the door. stood u man ripping
savagely away the strips of burIap in
which. IL had been wrapped. talking
age Singsonc and pauSins from mo
ment to moment TO glance Mt hud-
died bundle lying on the floor against
the opposite wall. For time I could
not make out what this bundle was.
Then. StrainiIg my eyes. ! saw thar II
was the body Of man. wrsrped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25

round and round in some webrke
fabric
Aud rs stared Mt him ! caught the
glitter of his eyes a. lie watched the
man working at the cabinet-a glitter
not to be nistaken-the same glitter
which had 80 frightened me once be
fore. What was the meaning OF this
ferocious scene:
My heart leaped into my throat. for
Godfrey. with sharp cry Of Stop
spranG 10 his feet and dashed into tins
room. Simmonds at his heels.
suppose two seconds elapsed before
] reached the thresho and | stopped
there. stirring. clutching at the wall to
steady myself
There was the cabinet with its wrap
pings torn away, but the hgure on the
floor had disappeared. and before an
open doorway into another room stood
man. giant Of a man. his hands
above his head. his face working with
fear and rage. while Godfrey. his lips
curling into 4 mockinG smile. pressed
pistol against his breast.
Then. as l stood there staring ID
seemed to me that there was n sort OF
and he screamed shrilly.
Death" be shriekcd. Death"
For one dreadful instant longer he
stood there mOtionless: then. with n
stranGled cry. Ire pitched forward heav-
fly at Godfrey's feet | have con-
fused remembrance of Godfrey stoop-
Ing for an instant above the body.
staring NJ 1t. and then. with a sharp
cry. hurting himself through that open
doorway. In a moment Godfrey WAS
back In the room. crossed il at n bound I
and dashed to the door opening into |
the hall. just as It was slammed in |
his face.
| saw him tear desperately at the /
knob. then retreat two steps and hurl |.
himself against 1t. But IL held firm,
and from the hall outside came A burst
Of mocking laughter that fairly froze
my blood
Simmonds was quicker than !. and
together they threw themselves at the
door. IL cracked ominously. but still
held Again they tried. aud this time
L split from top TO bottom Godfrey
kicked the pieces To- either side and
slipped between them. Simmonds after
him.
reached the stair lead In time to sae
iodfrey try the front door and then
urn along the lower hall leading TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25

sands and hundreds Of thousanss :.
people have been and are great sr,
ferers from sick headache. But M,
lis the point in the Testimonial ~,
fought to create a great deal OF s.,s-
Ition. She says: Il am now entir.-
free from sick headache" And =.
gives the credit to Peruna and Ma.
ain.
Read this, you great multitude !,
women and men also. who have bar
for years victims of sick headache
If you do not believe it is true writ,
Miss Bogardus and find out the t-1,ss
Every one interested in the subia-,
of sick headache should read the a..
ticle ON page IS of the Ills Of Lis.-
Address Peruna Co, Columbus. ORR,
Those who object to liquid med.
cines can now pro cure Perm,
Tablets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25

I confess that Godfrey's indifference
TO the fate OF the CT binet surprised me
greatly: besides. ] was hoping TINT he
would wish 10 meet the fascinating
Frenchman-more fascinating. il pos
sibIe than he had been on Monday.
There had been less delay than he had
anticipated in getting the cabinet or
the boat and through the customs. and
II was not yet o'clock when we reach
ed the Nantine house
II haven't seen Mr.. Godfrey" Parks
repeated. but there's others here as IL
fair breaks my heart To see"
lie motioned toward the door Of the
music room. and. stepping 20 IL. ! saw
that the inventory was already in prog
resS.
The cabinet Is in the room across
the halt" I said Ia NJ. Armand. and led
the WAY through the auteroom into the
room BEYOND
PARKS switched on the lights for us.
aud my companion glanced with sur
prise ~ the heavy shutters covering
the windows
We pat those up fer n protection.
] explained We had an idea that
some one would try to- enter. ln fact.
one evening we did mud wire con
Meeting with the burglar alarm cut.
and. later ON. saw some one pcerin- I'm
through the hole IN that shutter yon-
der"
"You did," VI. Armand queried quirk-
Iy. Would you recognize the man. II
you- were 20 meet him aGain:"
"Oh. no: yOu see the hole j quite
small There was nothing visible ex-
cept Il pair Of eyes Yet might know
them again. for never before saw
such eycS-Sp bright. so burning
NJ. Armand was gazing at the cab
met. apparently only half listening.
will Won show me how the secret
drawer j. operated. Mr Lester he
said. i am most curious about it
placed my hand upon the table and
pressed the three points which the Z
yelled lady had shown us The little .
handle fell forward with a click and .
pulled the drawer open.
He examined IL with much interest:
pushed Il back into place and then 4
opened IL himself
Very clever. indeed" no said. al .
have never seen another so WEI con
cealed.''
My friend and went over tho cab.
met very carefully and could not find
it, said.
Your friend-I think you mentioned
his name:"
Yes His name Is Godfrey"
"A man Of the law. like yourSelf:"'
"Oh. no. newspnpermnn. hut he
had been member Of the detective
force before that. He * extraordinarily
scen. But that combination WIS too
much for him
NJ Armand snapped the dra wer back
uto place with = little crash
Il am glad. ut any rate. that IL was
discovered. he said. Il will not con
zeal from you. Mr.. Lester. that II adds
tot little to the value OF the cnbi-
ret"
What Is It's value:" ! asked MIR
Enntine wanted me TO buy IL for him
md named q most extravaGant figure
- the limit he was willing TO pay
Really" NJ. Armand answered aft
y an insta1t's hesitation. II would not
are to name figure. Mr.. Lester.
without further consultation with my
ather.~
What Is II. ParksT" ! said as that
worthy appeared ut the door.
There's van outside. SIR" he said.
and couple Of men nre unloading n
'iece OF furniture. Is IL all right. sir:"
Yes I answered. Have them
ring Il in here. and ask the man In ,
barge Of the inventory TO step over ,
ere n minute. Mr.. Vantine left his
Of art objects TO the Metro
oiitan Museum" l explained 10 VI. ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25

"HE corouer's inquest was held
next day. The police had dis
covered practically no new
evidence. none certainly which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25

Something lay along the wall. on the
here | had seen that figure. aud
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
BugTcg 3. STEVENSON
Copyright. " E
IPar, With the souIs Cabinet.

CHAPTER XI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25

elder Armand and learned a numb,
OF very interesting things One Wa
| that the son. Felix Armand, was N
! Paris; another was that no membs
! of the firm knew anything about ycr
cable or the answer TO It: third va.
that had the cable been received 4
would have been understood. becauu
the Armands' books show that this
cabinet was bought by Philip yanurs
for the sum OF 5000 francs"
Not this one" I protested
Yes. this one, and it was cheap at
the price"
But Vantine told me himself that
he did not bny that cabinet"
"Nor did he. But somebody boyt,
it in his name and directed that It b
sent forward to him."
And paid 1900 francs for itT'
"Certainly. And paid 1900 fran,
to the Armands."
Rather an expensive present
said feebly. for my brain was begin
ming to whirl again.
"Oh, it wasn't intended as present
The purchaser planned TO reclaim Il
but vantine's death threw him out
but what was his object? Was Do
trying to evade the duty?"
THE other cabinet is the one vhich
vantine really purchased. II was OF
course, sent forward TO this other ~
lows address here in New York hs
plan is evident enough-to call np0n
Vantipe as the representative OF ID.
Armands or perhaps as the owner
the Montespan cabinet and make TIE
exchange. Vantine's death spaS
that. and he had to make the exehan:s
through you"
And he accomplished all tns
means of a confederate in the enps'
of the Armands:'
NO doubt of it The clerk who ma's
the supposed sale to Vantine ana ~
a commission on it resigned sudden.
two days ago-just as soon as oe nas
Intercepted your cable and ansfs
L. The Paris police are looking ~
1im. but / doubt II they'll ind niln'
That's all clear enough. Wv
but what is there about thar pOsN
cabinet which makes this unAh0s
willing to do murder for 1t! Doe
think those letters are still IN III
HE knows they are not in II wv
you told him Before that ne y.
nothing about the letters II ne :.
known of them he would mare
them out before the cabinet was NV
ped "a
What is II. then" ] deuanoe
And. above all. Godfrey. wn! SUI
this fellow hide himself In 'an''4'
house and kill two men. n
Il see no reason TO believe tDas
was ever inside the Nantine "O-
said Godfrey quietly. THAT =.
you took him there yourself tnls b
noon"
THAT'S nonsense He must
been in the house or he conion
killed Vantine and Drouet.
Who said he killed themr 80,
"If he didn't Kill them. VINO di'.
We'll" Godfrey answered. Dow
going To romance little. we w"
t,rn 10 your fascinating friend
mand. us we may as well eau T. 80 n
the present. lie is an eStr''V.ssE
man. In my opinion he Is tne
criminal OF modern times.
"If he is "a criminal at an De
doubleday great one. ! co'' =,
But q is hard FOR me TO ne'ie
he Is criminal He's the u
tured man ever met
"Of course lie Is. hhl
so dangerous
40 ne continued Next SATURDAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
BOTH OF THESE WOMEN
OWE HEALTH TO PERUNl

Mrs. o. D. Robinson. No. 3s st.
Felix St. Brooklyn. y. Y. writes: Il
have taken Perlna and It did me more
good than all my two years treat
ment by special physicians. I can
really say that I feel like another
person. No more swollen feet and
limbs. no more bloating Of the alb
don1en. No more shortness of breath.
No more stiff and sore joints"