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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05
BOOK |.
CHAPTER v.
introducing Mr.. Flint.

Whatever 1t might have been that
Rudolph Van Vechten wanted to pom
der in connection with the mornings
happenings. he had no thought for the
hourly procession OF strange men into
lumber 1913. nor for the yelled lady
l0s much as her appearance had agi-
tated HIM. nor yet for the murder
II murder there had been.
His mind was flooded with dissolv-
Ing images of a fair girls face. He
saw her shrinking in dread before an
unspeakable terror. from which he
could not shield her; he saw her sob
Ding out her heart in bitter distress,
and It was not his privilege TO comfort
her And then. most vivid OF all, we're
the scorn and reproach OF her hand
some dark eyes, against whose silent
accusation he could not defend him.
self.
His fruitless mental effort was chat
ing and fretting him almost to dis
traction; his head ached and throbbed;
ais nerves felt as II they stood stripped
10 a sleet storm. And a beautiful face,
as luminous as dawn. fioated elusively
before him, pleading. rebuking, teas
ing. coaXing. hating, but constantly
and always leaving him more and more
mystified and hopelessly perplexed
As far advanced as the season was.
there still remained several weeks
which, earlier. he had planned to spend
with the Carterets Fred Carteret
owned a pleasant summer home on the
north shore OF Long island, and s com
Portable eailing-yacht which Tom Phin-
ney delighted to navigate up and down
the sound, while the other dined. made
merry or took advantage OF the cool
breezes to sleep. He even regretted
that he must forego Tommys cheerful
habit OF every now and then poking
his head in at the cabin skylight and
shouting directions to the bridge play
ers below-who. as everyone knows
always enjoy that sort OF thing. He
WUuld invariably vanish before thu
only available missiles could annihi
late him. and become immersed II
some profundity OF his self-imposeC
duties.
And then would have followed
Journey In his own trim steam-yach
Ct. Phlnney. MASTER, down TO tn
chesapeake. TO wait for the autumn
1egira OF ducks. His cousins pros
pective arrival from abroad had a
tered all these pleasant arrangements
Paige Carew had completed her mt
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Rudolph Van Vechten rose and
walked over to a front window.
Come here" he invited Mr.. Flint.
And then, after the latter had quietly
Joined him. he nodded toward Number
1913.
See that house across the way
Well. less than two minutes before my
friend and | came up with the poor
chap lying in the alley, he emerged
from there. | am pretty certain. too,
that his departure was accompanied
by some sort of fracas-before the
door was opened you know"
The network of wrinkles marked
narrowing of the gray eyes. while Mr..
Flint subjected the unprepossessing
facade to long. searching scrutiny.
Then" he said at last. you we're
following him. Why? Surely. not out
OF idle curiosity?"
The young man shrugged his Shout
ders. "Sit down." he CURLY babe. re-
Stunning the seat he had occupied ear
lier In the day, while Mr.. Flint sank
into the one lately occupied by Tom
Phinney. IF you can make anything
of what have TO tell you. you are
welcome to it."
He began with as much of Number
1873 history as he knew. and, with
but two reservations, recounted every
thing down to the moment that he and
Tom rushed from the club to overtake
the man killed at the alley intersec-
ton.
The detective listened with a marked
but respectful attention. not once in
terrupting the recital. And when Van
Vechten had finished. Mr.. Flint asked
single question. His preoccupied
look remained upon Number 1913.
Has it occurred to you" he said.
with thoughtful deliberation, ito won
der where the murderer came FRONT
and whittier he fed?"
Van Vechten sat silent, unmoving,
| his face a mask. Involuntarily now,
his mind once more fashioned a map
OF the observation-disclosures that carried
the fatal alley straight behind the
house across the way.
IL mentioned" Mr.. Flint was pursu-
ing, that this case offered some rath.
| CT extraordinary ledtuTtb. DO lar
quite the most extraordinary Is that a
man was struck down on a populous
thoroughfare, in broad daylight. and
nobody saw the actual deed Besides
the newsboy, there was a lady almost
directly across the street from the
alley. who witnessed from a window
the man sink to the walk. But she
saw no one running from the scene
Perhaps" murmured Van Vechten
-"perhaps no one did"
"Ah-to be sure" observed Mr.. Flint
smoothly. "A crowd gathered very
quickly. | believe; what was easier
than to remain and mingle with IT.
An old trick, Mr.. Van Vechten."
That young man did not meet the
swift oblique glance that swept his
immobile features. Mr.. Flint rose
slowly, and stood irresolutely finger
ing his hat He was again absently
contemplating the Silent House. After
moment his eyes crinkled In a smile
He said softly:
Il see. Mr.. Van Vechten. that the
same thought has come to both OF us. :
And before departing he bestowed 6
, final reflective nod upon Number 1913
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05

steal studies IN July; some day she
would enchant the world-or at least
that elect portion Of 1t which she
would condescend to fayOr-wth her
violin; her career at the conservatory
assured this prophecy. Was not that
honor and glory enough for girl not
yet twenty?
Then why should she and Mrs Dew
ereaux go on to London for the sea
son. instead OF coming home TO meet
the people with whom she would have
70 mingle after they were married,
and receive their laudations and con
CALCULATIONS?
Van Yechten paused at this rehec,
ton
After they were married Ever
-ince ne could remember. this contin'
Feucy had been taken so for granted
hat Ire had never thought TO question
H. u was 80 much the proper thing
;1r them 20 do, such logical union
40 desirable from every point OF view
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05

In Germany is still higher than in
this country. In fact, the increase in
the German population is progressive.
In the period 1880 this increase
amounted to 51a millions; in 1S9l-1900
to 7.3 millions, and in the next ten
years to 8 2-3 millions. This was part
ly due to the decrease in emigration.
as well as to the rapid decline in the
deatb-rate. 1t is estimated that in 1850
Germany will have nearly one hundred
million people. In these ciroum-
stances It Is not surprising that the
vital statistics of the country, as ex.
planned in DIR. Helfferichs book. should
cause serious misglvings in France
Westminster Gazette.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05
ANOTHER COFFEE WRECK
What's tho Use When There's an Easy
Way Out?

Along with the coffee habit has
grown the prevalent American Dis
ease"-nervous prostration.
The following letter shows the way
out of the trouble:
Five years ago l was a great cof-
fee drinker and from its use / be-
came SO nervous could scarcely
sleep at all nights. My condition grew
worse and worse until finally the ply
sician l consulted declared my trou-
bles were due to coffee.
But being so welded to the bev-
erage / did not see how i could do
without it, especially at breakfast.
as that meal seemed incomplete with.
out coffee.
"On a visit, my friends deprived me
OF coffee to prove that 1t was harm
full. At the end Of about eight days
] was less nervous, but the craving
for coffee was intense, so / went back
to the old habit as soon as / got home
and the old sleepless nights came
near making wreck of me.
Il heard of Postum and decided to
try 1t. / did not like 1t at first, be-
cause, as ! afterwards discovered, il
was not made properly. / found, how
ever, that when made after directions
on the package, 1t was delicious.
1T had soothing effect on my
nerves, and none of the bad effects
that coffee had, so / babe farewell to
coffee and have used only Postum
since. The most wonderful account of
tho benefit to be derived from
Postum could not exceed my own ex-
perience."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for copy of The
Road to MELVILLE"
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar. makes a delicious bever-
age Instantly. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's q Reason" for Postum.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05
VITAL GROWTH OF GERMANY
Increase Of Population, as of Wealth,
Must Be Most Gratifying to tho
Country.

An important work on the progress
OF Germany and its social development
during the last fifty years has just
been published by DIR. Helfferich the
director OF the German bank. The
most satisfactory feature in this rec7
ord is the increase in Germany's popu.
lation In 1916 Germany had 100000
inhabitants; in 1888 $4,000 900. and in
1912, 66,000,OOo. 1t is true that the
percentass Of births has fallen from
iO7 per 1000 to 29.5. In spite OF this
iall the proportional yearly increase
in Germany is larger than In any other
European country. Russia included.
and is nearly per cent. more than In
Great Britain. although the death-rate
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05

and purgatives, for while these do but
temporary good, Syrup Pepsin cures
permanently. The effect OF its action
is to train the stomach and bowel
muscles to do their work naturally
again, and in a short time all forms OF
medicine can be dispensed with. 1t
can be bought without Inconvenience
at any nearby drug store for fifty
cents and one dollar bottle, the latter
size being regularly bought by those
who already know its value. Results
are always guaranteed or money will
be refunded
Families wishing to try free sam
pie bottle can obtain It postpaid by ad.
dressing DR.. w. b. Caldwell, 2O3 Wash.
ington St, Monticello, Ill. A postal
card with your name and address on
1t will do.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05
A Doctors First
Question Is
"EfoSV are Your BoweiJf" A SIM
pie Remedy thar Guarantees
Good Bowel Action.

Trace the origin of the commonor
ills OF life and almost invariably you
will find that constipation '7as the
cause. 1t is not to be expected that a
mass of fermented food can remain in
the system'b beyond its time without vi
tiating the blood and affecting the
nerves and muscles. 1t congests the
entire body.
The results are colds, fevers, piles.
headaches, and nervousness, with its
accompanying indigestion and sleep
lessness. There is only one thing to
do, and that is to remove the trouble;
and when nature seems unable to do
II, outside aid is necessary. You will
find the best OF all outside aids a rem
edy that many thousands are now u.s.
ing for this very purpose, called DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Many hun
dreds of letters are received by DIR.
Caldwell telling of the good results
letters Is one from Lieut.. G.. w.
Vaughan, of 623 w. North St, Decatur,
Ill. He is 70 and has had bad liver
and stomach since he came out OF the
army. He says he tried about every
thing, but never succeeded in getting
permanent relief until he took DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He is never
without bottle in the house, and he
Is never without good health.
It has untold advantages over pills.
salts and the various coarse cathartics
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05
CHAPTER VI.
Tom Phlnney's Adventure.

Tom Phinney was so accustomed to
what he was pleased to call his friends
alterations" that at Van vechten's
intimation that he desired to be left
alone, Tom stalked of to the billiard
room without a word.
Unluckily for his peace OF mind.
he intruded upon two OF his closest
cronles, and interrupted a desultory
game OF billiards. And the instant he
appeared he was assailed by bonn
bardment Of questions, all prompted
by eager curiosity respecting Number
1875 tragedy.
Say, you fellows, cut It QUIT" he
cried in desperation. I'm not going
to tell you anything at all. I'm not
going to talk about It."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05
SYNOPSIS

RuiSIpA van vachten. young man OF
helsur~. Is aston shed 20 see man enter
NJ 1913 house ACtnSs the street from
The powhatar club. long unoccupied aud
spoken " az the House u Mystery. Sew
srsl PERSONS 81 reg liar intervals enter
40 1873 Van Verhtsu expresses concern
- his ;-ieni, Tom Phiuney regarding the
whereabouts % his cousin and hancee,
PstEe Carsp A fashl1usbly atur'd No-
man IL seen 10 enter the House OF Mys-
terry A man IL forcibly elected from the
house Van Nechten and Tom follow the
man and ind him dead IN the street
Van Nechten Ia attracted by the face OF
girl IN the crowd u Onlookers sur
rounding the body. Later he discovers
the girl gazing at him with look Or
scorT from the windows u the uysteri-
4is house
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05
Her Good Wishes.

A woman prisoners greeting to an
English magistrates; Good luck TO
you. old sport! May you nsvsr want
for O shilling or o shixki-
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05
Dodqinq.

viii you give me your name.
pleased"
Pardon me, miss, but this isn't
leap year"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put up
40 years ago. They regulate and invigorate,
stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated
tiny granules. Adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05

The only exercise some people get
is throwing bouquets at themselves.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05

We are never too old to learn the
things that are of no use to US.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-02-05

An excellent coffee substitute IL
made OF prunes and figs. 1t has real
food value. but not stimulation.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06
NERGARA'S SLANERS
MAY BE PUNISHED

referring to your telegram Of the
Ord. Instant, have already ordered
the arrest Of individuals named !
will advise you Of the result
This was the text NJ a telegram
received yesterday by Governor Col
quit from j Mass Of saltillo, state
OF Coahuila. Mexico. who styled him
self Governor General.
Ills advice Is to the effect that
steps have been taken Tor the appre-
hcnslon OF Mexicans implicated In
the robbery and theft Of horses from
the ranch Of Viucente vergara, the
Texas ranchman. who was later, alb
Quoted and hanged by Mexican sol
dlers The telegram from General
Mas would show that the Huerta
regime considers itself In authority
In that section. az Mas is connected
with the Huerta forces.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

SUBJECT Wlles Of the Dew
II. tContinuedJ
Lesson. Eph. $1,000.
Text: Eph. GIL Put on the
whole armour Of God, that ye may be
able to stand against the wiles OF the
devil"
In our former sermon from THIS
text we discussed the Armour OF
Cod" also the necessary qualities In
the soldier who Stands and In part
THE wlles Of the deyll'-his tricks
chicanerics, strategems. etc.
To make clear, we illustrated by
the tactics OF Pharaoh, considering
him striking type OF the devil
We noticed In our first diViSloi
D that Pharaoh fixed himself In
determined purpose never to LET ~
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06
Our Weekly SermOnette
By Rev. U. C. Howard

Of the church he deludes asof sum.
possible with the notion
membership is sufflcier,ou
uously sets himself a. Physics. Sol
ton and full devoti' Literature.
so far from me- afternoon.
in the church cmlstry Gookkeep-
thusIastic and lnomctry
get cranky ~ Forenoon.
away pleaf,eography, Physiology.
instances Arithmetic.
rolls ar riday Afternoon,
world History, Grammar, Descrip-
Of Geography, Plane Geometry
1t u Saturday Forenoon.
alsfling. Writing, Methods and
In cement. Ciyics. Reading.
er' Saturday Afternoon.
in ted States History. General
.l6ory. Agriculture, Algebra
Sincerely yours,
W. f. DOUGHTY,
State Superintendent
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

while We are leglslatlng morals In
to the erring brother, let's go after
the one worst first In the small town.
The vicious blped that has been
'-hearin" something about some one
and repeats repeats lt whether
he has heard 1t or not II We should
publish what we have been told by
some against some others, during
the time wo have been In Olney.
there would be- several fights before
the Ink got dry on the paper. But It
went in one ear and out the other
because We never believed the tat
tier. and the only thing the gossip
gained By the slanderous lnsinua-
tons was to merit our contempt t.
Olney Enterprise.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06
FLUvANNA

Mr.. A. D. Dodson returned to his
home at snyder Sunday after spend
ing few days on his ranch north oil
town.
W. w. weems returned Monday
IN Snyder after spending few days
with his parents,
olIn Hardy of Snyder transacted
business In our town one day last
week.
J. NJ. Hunter and daughter spent
Saturday and Sunday in the County
Capital.
Rev. J. II. Tate filled his regular
appointment at the Presbyterian
church Sunday and at night
The young folks enjoyed a social
at Mrs. ]. T. Clawsbn's Tuesday
night,
Mr.. S. C. Hutchinson delivered hi'
last years crop OF calves last Wee'
that he had sold some time back u
Mr.. Winston Of Snyder.
Mr.. Aubrey Letcher and little sol
OF FL Paso, son and grandson OF MT
and Mrs. J. d. Letcher came in sun
day for a few days visit,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardin returned OIL
Saturday to their home at Snyder
after a weeks visit with their son
George and Charles.
NJ. l.. Long started the carpen'e
work on the residence he Is erectin
on his ranch weston town.
ST. Mantooth received messas
Friday stating his brothers wife ha
passed away that evening at Atlal
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

RS. II. J. Clark, aged a little over
ears. mother OF Mrs n. II.
tent Of Snyder, died at 3 O'Clock
Friday morning at the home Of
daughter, after a lingering Ill
Funeral services were conduct
Friday afternaan by Ed j A.
berry Of the Church Of Christ,
the remains were taken away
as afternoon for burial at Gle
10
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

NJ. l.. spolss OF the Hermle'sh
Country was mere Thursday and cali
Cd on the signal. He says that there
I. yet lots OF water in tho lakes
around Hermlelgh and that RAIN
now would help some, but that they
are coming along all right yet with
the fall rains.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

$500 reward for any impurities
found In Golden Rod why Is this Of
fered? because the manufacturers
have confidence In II, like you will
have II you will only try &c. Ask your
grocer 10 chow you 38-tf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

Press dispatches now lndi-
cate that n President Huorta takes
the lead Of his army against the rev
olutlonists, Gen. Carranla will pro-
badly take command Of the rebel
forces on the field
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

when human brains become more
enlightened then there might be a
feed made 20 equal Golden Rod
WHY Because It is what stock Ike.
Ask your grocer TO show you a sack.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06
March 18th. Dinner served by the
Baptist ladies'
NrOrornr,. don of Thrc Toms.

McGrcgor's Idea Of Three Toms
Senator T. II. McGregor Of Austin
in addressing the political gathering
in Dallas last Saturday said when
Tom Love. Tom Campbell and Tom
Ball lead a moral crusade In Texas,
the devil can take a vacation The
record Of the three Toms is guaran-
tee that when they stand for cause
looking 10 the moral upIift the
prince Of darkness has poor chance
To get To his work with that trio
OF clean statesmen in the lead the
devil knows they will checkmata his
moves and be will decide TO take a
vacation until bis faithful. old boys
e me back into power
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06
Matinee.
Enrmer Gets Eye Hurt

r.. A. n. Woodland Of Route three
the misfortune to get his left
hurt several days ago and has
erred nuch pain and inconyen-
= thereby.
was cutting some iron at a
ksmlth shop and a particle OF
al flew of and struck his eye.
a while he thought the sight was
royed. but later finds he can see
tile out OF IT,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

n your old family horse is out and
down. put him on his feet With Col
den Rod Is cheaper why Because
O. is appetizlng and 100 per cent
pure Tell your dealer 70 send you a
sack 3stf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

ford comes from all parts OF the
ity that the proposition to issue
/ bonds is popular
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

"cantata" Friday night, March 10
onera House. BENEFIT Cemetery As
ISOLATION.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

We wan. your eggs and Poultry.
you want our price
G.. Nation & Son. Phone ISL
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

fave received a car OF Domino
Coal. just the thing for cook
'es -
JIM DAWSON
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

fe sell only meal fed beef ana
iin fed pork al
WATKINS & GLEN
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

20 .ia-dy NJ. BOYD. Tor Abstracts,
State Bank. 4l-u
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

$4,000 to lend on improved land
in scurry County. ]. A. EUBANK 4
COMPANY.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

r. W Myers sends the cash from
Lamesa with instruction Keep the
signal Coming
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06

Joe church was here Monday from
Hud
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-03-06
Matinee,

Saturday afternoon az Z.i' az
DREAMLANu
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-10

Anthony looked at her, and his
crouch began to clear away. He al
ways liked pretty girls.
You sure are peach, kiddO, he
said, and chucked her under the chin.
How about the movies tonight?'
with that he was gone, leaving
poor Lefty in a heaven of ecstacy.
Her god had noticed here again; he
was going to take her out. That
fiashy chap was king in Lettys
eyes.
81 guess Anthony wanted to take
her out all right, though he hadn't
the slightest notion that he had ever
met her before. But he fell in with
some of the boys, and they got him
into poker game, and when he got
out, at midnight, he was $72 in the
hole. And by that time he had for
gotten all about Lefty, who had been
waiting all primped UP since eight
o'clock.
Lefty cried herself to sleep, and
next morning Anthony was gone be-
fore she was down in the Office.
"She gave up hope then, but she
stayed on at the tavern, keeping the
books. She wouldn't have anything
to do with the young fellows of
Wakefield, but she was always nice to
travelling men,. About the time when
Anthony was due again she began to
ask timid questions about him. But
nobody told her much; you see, they
guessed something had hammered he
tween them. But at last Lefty got the
truth from a young salesman who
was making the rounds.
Anthony he asked. Why, he
won't be here any more. Pm covering
his territory now for King & Co. You
see, they caught him with the goods,
miss
"'Goods?' inquired Lefty puzzled.
eyes. Two thousand dollars he