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Winifred Has an Accident
and Helen Is Distracted.

Warren knew that she must be
suffering.
He slipped his arm about her and
held her close. You know II there
were danger I'd get UP there some
how. Just try to compose your
self. Helen. and think logically
about the matter. You trusted Mr..
Bangs thoroughly; you wanted
Winifred to go up there with
Molly and that young teacher
against my wishes and consented
because I thought you know what
you were doing. You know that.
don't you?"
Yes. Helen did know that War
rem was quite right
Now. I'll tell you what well DO"
he said still in that calm. quieting
manner. I'll wire right up there
right away. and satisfy you utterly.
II Mr.. Bangs says there Is any rea-
son for It. I'll get you OF tonight
Does that satisfy your"
Helen. who had begun to sob hys-
terically. could not help appreciat-
ing Warren's unusual understand
ing OF the subject. and she was
grateful She chung to him and
nodded. After all. Warren loved
winifred as mucn as she herself
did; she would take his advice.
Watch for the next InstRIlment
in this fascinating series.)
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room again. barely giving Pearl
time to get back 20 her scat There
he approached the safe that was
built into the wall, drew a Httls
memorandum book from his pocket
found the combination and began -
open the safe.
Pearl watched him
He drew oren the big doors. de-
posted the violet diamond in one
Of the compartments and closed tho
doors. turning swiftly.
Pearls face was toward him
Something in her expression excited
his suspicion. But he said nothing.
Opening the safe a second time,
he concealed his movements behind
one OF the big doors. removed the
violet diamond Eud so connected up
bomb that to open the safe was
to explode it
Thrustiag thu diamond In his
pocket. now, he closed the safe,
left the memorandum book lying
on top OF II and withdrew to the
rear room.
There. laying his hand on his
lips, he whispered:
She's taking. the little dovIli
Connect tie switch with the sx.
plosivs in the safe''
You goin' 70 blow her apr
gasoed Doped Ed.
IF she's taking u.s. II she tries
to open that SAFE ard get the 6ia-
mond."
DOpey Ed hssitEtsd. but obsysd
when Carslake scowled.
Then Carslake turned OF the
lights.
Come on. Ed. We may as well
be going" he said.
They slammed the door hard and
started down the stairs.
Pearl rose eagerly and approached
the safe. Her eyesight was now
completely restored and she had no
difficulty In deciphering the dIreo-
lions nor In working the combine
ton
She began 20 open the safe, en-
tirely unaware OF the trap thai
Carslake had set for her!
ITO Ee Continued Monday
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Episode 8.
Copyright. 1917. By Fred Jscksoa. an riShts
reserved.J

Copyright. 1917. By Fred Jscksoa. al riSht
reserved.J
"HEY entered the Spiders" car
and drove away. Tom marvel
ling at the behavior OF this
extraordinary character.
carslake and Dopey Ed. drove to
q ramshaci-ls old house in the lower
section of New York. where Cars
lake was often wont to hide when
he was in difficulties.
Here we are" said Dopey Ed.
pleasantly. helping Pearl to al.ght-
is this the Spiders headQuar-
tersr' asked Pearl anxiously.
Yes" answered Dopey Ed. we're
going to see the Spider directly"
COmforted by this assurance,
Pearl permitted him to lead her up
the steps and into the wretchsd
dwelling. while Carslake, still
keeping tho chauffeur covered with
his revolver. reached into his
pocket and drew forth a roll Of
bills.
Now. my friend" he said. Il
want you to forget whe7o you've
driven me and who was In your car.
Here are two excellent prescrlp-
lions for forgetting. VIII you have
lead pill or will you have green
plasters?"
He nodded with a sinister smile
from the money to the revolver.
The chauffeur scratched his head.
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Strengthened shoulders They the
putee tight knee rigid collar gray eyes
and the freckles
Miss Columbia"
And the girl he leaves behind on
his there something gray eyes wasn't
there when he bulded the
Love and Sacrifice and Honor did
Under the her they
build In sand again. shifting silver
when come back I'll build LITTLE house
when more of girl with
hair and tender body breast heart
that beats. and aches. and exuIts.-YELL BRIYKLEY.
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Advice to the LOvelOrn
nv RFATpICC rAmp.v
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX

know It seems old-fashIonsd and
conventional TO insist on the neces-
sity OF proper introductiona Now.
am not going to look at the mat
ter for a moral or conventional
viewpoint. but just from that of
efnciency." our modern slogan.
Making chance acquaintance is not
safe-it doesn't work. Society has
tried It out and has proven and
tested the fact IN the case. Men
of the most dangerous characters.
OF the most outrageous habits and
Of the very lowest princi. oS.en
dress well and look welI-It 10 part
OF their stock in trade. And youth
answering to youth land studied
charm) cannot Judge Of the merits
OF the situation. II has nothing 10
help It but emotion. Even older
and wiser people fear TO scrape ac-
quaintAncS with individuals of
whom they know nothing. An in
PRODUCTION IS something like the
guarantee a reputable firm offers
when It stands bacI OF its goods.
You need the protection Of know
ing something more about the man
you meet than that they dance we'll
and know how to say natterinE
things. Your ''habituaI reserve"
isn't old-fashioned prudishness-it-
IS new-fashioned sanity and ef-
nciency. plus always worth while
common sense
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It Is Not Safe.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

hEAh MISS FAlEkE An
Although my parents would
not object to our having callers,
We md It impossible to become
acquainted with eligible young
men in a conventional way. We
have therefore decided that there
Is no harm in converting with a
stranger. When a girl demands
respect, she gets It.
When q number Of US go to q
dance unescorted. We dance with
young men We have not been in
troduced TO. But my friends al
ways decline when they offer to
escort US home. stating las a
Bubterfuge) that we can take
care Of ourselves
Now, Miss Fairfax, wo can all
preach about right and wrong,
but your frank opinion will be
greatly appreciated r. B.
I KNOW that it is hard to endure
loneliness. hard to see your life
slipping by with very little Of ro-
nance and enjoyment in IT. Girls
naturally want to know attractive
men The instinct for enjoyment.
for conquest and the deeper in
stinct for mating all impel them.
But circumstances seem to force q
Goed many girls into ths unfortu-
nGtS pesitiea where they cannot
prove their charms because they DO
net meet anyone to try their metal
- Ut~- Asn Al eppertunitx
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gtns another tight
blent; her hands small
She than heIotsl ender
she scrunhed curled
toes and that peculiar gait prownE
redhot stove And liked patted
for her of sivery
When up-when growp-Tn a really
boasted "A bLo house. And
that woman
Just after talkak
namee-oooh DID your"
brave petals under the
Now they build sandcases this day.
babyToses bend their flushed
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BY George. she does, and I never
would have believed It," he returned
proudly.
"of course. Mr.. Bangs helped her
and guided her hand. but do be-
lievs that he allowed her to say
Just what she pleased, and she has
worded II SO quantity.
You're right. she has. Listen to
this: It's nne up here. and Mollis
and 20 barefooted: Molre says
her feet are browner than mine. but
Mr.. Bangs says mine are prettier.'"
Warren laughed heartily at this
very feminine remark. Talk about
coneeit" r.
"oh. no. dear. she's artIess, that's
all. You know what Laura said
about her being a beauty some
day"
she is a good-IookinE kid. but
you don't want to spoil her. you
know"
Warren Curtis, you're far more
likely to spoil her than I am"
Now. that's q nns thing to say.
when you know very well. that the
women always spoil the children
and then ruin any kind Of discipline
by crying and protesting when the
fathers interfere"
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Pity the Blind
By Jane Mclean.

BY Jane Mclean.
TINE room was thickly clouded with the smoke
OF many cigarettes glasses were filed
And drained. and filed again. and no one spoke
Save but to cause a laugh. Perfumes distilled
From choicest flowers, hung heavy the air.
And jewelled women under shaded lights,
Pratted to men of bridge scores, things to wear,
OF cabares and dance enamounred nights.
Outside. shmmering sea Of silver grain
Stirred softly underneath q magic moon,
The wind fragrant with a hint Of rain,
And swept the Summer evening like a tune.
And while they talked Of clothes and growing stout
The garden laaguIshed and the stars burned out
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however. until she had read a few
more sentences.
Il think Mr.. Bangs should have
written me Immediately. It was I'M
pardonable for ham not to-" she
gasped. What shall We do. War
rem, can get a train up there to-
night?"
"of course not" Warren returned.
The danger is over now"
"oh. but we can't know that, 1
want to go. Warren. I must go.
couldn't bear to be away from her
when she Is in danger"
But she's not in danger. Mr..
Bangs clearly says 20. He says that
he did not want to alarm you I'M
duly or he would have written. OF
course he would have let US know II
there had been danger"
But infection might result In
anything" Helen insisted. Warren.
must get her. I simply must"
Now listen. you mustn't be I'M
reasonable. Helen. they are coming
home Sunday anyway. and she is
perfectly safe"
Il can't be reasonable. I tell you:
shes my baby-anything might
happen. l don't feel as though I
could trust Mr.. Bangs, now that he
has kept me In ignorance OF so
serious . thing. Take me up there.
Warren; II not tonight, to-omrrow.
Il tell you I can't do It. Helen"
But you promised to run up there
for q weekend"
That was before we went to
Bayhead. Now I can't get away
again. even for 70 short a time.
Besides. you're allowing yourself to
become hystericaI about 1t. She's
coming home Sunday and it's only
two more days on"
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grayeyed-as
w bevith rekeR
anyhow have had that oNCE-wth sprawIy
brown hazenut and sleek.
Squeeked at the when
brdsneed at the with chronic
red mouth that parted amiaby gap
tooth when he little
beautiful of the friendly
Gulls with yellow eyes, wit HER!
And he builded in
around with the lovely amber pink white
ing waves brought In And he always said when
told an the things he'd be- and do and give;
the story know She little doiewhe
with knees that frankly Knocked hug
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Helen Weeps.

Helen's eyes were tragic with
suffering. She was not reasonable.
OF course not; but who could be
reasonable when ones baby had
been taken Ill away from home. and
might even now be in dangerI She
was Just q very unreasonable. emo
tional woman.
We'll. II you won't take me I
shall 60 alone" she said finally.
She was white to the lips, and even
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One Argument.

One Argument
That's more likely TO happen In
the case of q boy" Helen returned.
Il hope that I would have sense
enough TO allow your word to be
undisputed In the case OF dis
eipline. think we should both do
that. But what does Mr. Bangs say
IN his letter.
They had both been so anxious
TO read their FIRST epistle from their
daughter that the folded sheets
which indicated u letter from MoIIie's
father had remained as they were.
Now Warren unfolded them and be-
gan TO read Helen still sat on the
arm Of his chair and read the let
ter over his shoulder. There was
silence for a minute. then Helen ex-
claimed.
"oh. Warren. how Dreadful" Her
eyes remained glued to the letter,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-01
How to Make Rhubarb Juice.

RHUBAEB juice may be used in place of lemons in many
mixtures. Select red stalks wash and cut into small
pieces, cover with boiling water and allow 10 boil until
rhubarb is soft Strain through jelly bag For quart
of juice add onehaf cup sugar Rehea to boiling point
turn into sterilized bottles, cork and seal.
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This story will he continued In
the Sunday afternoon edition of
The Times.
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The Mystery of the Regicide.
IN September l. 242 years ago. the Indians attacked North
Hadey, Mass during celebration. The settlers put
up hard fight when suddenly William COTE, of
Cromwels great generals exiled regcde took COM
mand and the day. He then disappeared mysteri
ously as he had come.
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Their Married Life

Copyright, 1917. International News Service.
EfVY doesn't she do
" well?" said Helen happily,
leaning over his shoulder.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-20
NOT SO DANGEROUS.

A speaker thus addressed a bunch
of drafted men who were soon to be
off for the army:
Don't picture yourself as being
a movie hero or the occupant of
an early grave. Chances are that
you will miss both misfortunes. Re-
member that of 1000 men actually
engaged in battle during a years
time. only sixty are killed and $50
wounded or the $50 wounded
ninety per cent of them go back to
the trenches cured If you are in
the heavy artillery service you will
be saferthan IL you were working on
a railroad back home. If you don't
go into battle, you may consider the
army a health resort, for fewer
men die of disease in the army than
do at home. In the first the most
dreadful year of the Yar, when
Canada's 10000 men fought heavy
artillery with small caliber rifles
only 2,627 were missing"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-20
GIBSON DESERTS
IN SERIOUS TROUBLE


Concluded from page 1.)
Bovine says the boys behavior and
trusting nature touched him, and IL
made the trip the hardest thing he
ever had to do, because while his du-
ty demanded of him that he deliver
the prisoner, his heart wanted him to
help the boy get away.
The officer in charge stated that
Gibson never caroused with any of
the boys when off duty, and that this
class were usually the ones who de-
serted, while the tough ones stuck it
out. He did not smoke, chew nor
drink and had a clean record.
Desertion is punishable by death
or a prison sentence of five vars at
hard labor, in time of war. The Gov
ernment has to be very rigid in such
cases.
Mr.. Chilcote and the neighbors are
trying to bring pressure to bear that
may bring the prison sentence down
to six months. if there is no possibil-
ity of getting any release. 1t may be
possible to get release, as the boy was
under age and had no guardian-his
sentence may be lightened or he
might get a release. The boys eX-
cellent habits and gentle ways have
made him many friends in the section
where he has lived the past eight
years, and they are willing to help
him as far as they can go. Sam j.
Bovine has employed Representative
E. A. Shannon of Mexico to conduct
the case, who went to Washington
City last week on the boys behalf,
and the good Offices of Hon. Champ
Clark have been requested in the
matter of procuring leniency for the
boy and President Wilson will also
be appealed to.
1t is not believed they will shoot
Freddie Gibson. We believe he will
be released, provided the Govern
ment can do so without too openly
perhaps violating the plain rules and
the law governing in such matters.
Freddie knew the law, and his mis-
take was in violating it.
The moral to this rather pitiful
story is, first, don't go against the ad-
vice of your parents and close
friends, those who are older than
you in the things of life and who are
immensely interested in your present
and future welfare. Second, if you
do launch into into a serious UNDER
taking, resolve to stick, Brother,
stick even if it kills.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-20
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, Almarian Jenkins and
Mary A. Jenkins, his wife, by their
certain deed of trust, dated the first
day of May, 1914, and recorded in
the office of Recorder of Deeds for
Audrain County, Missouri, in Book
AZ. at page 4, conveyd to the under
signed in trust: Lot seven %,
block eight go, of Muldrow's Sub
Division to the City of Mexico, Mis-
souri,, as shown by the plat of said
addition in office of Recorder OF
Deeds for said Audrain County. In
trust to secure the payment of two
certain promissory notes in said deed
of trust described; and whereas said
notes together with the interest on
same are past due and unpaid and
default in the payment of same has
been made by the signers thereof, now
therefore, at the request of the le-
gal owner and holder of said notes,
and in pursuance of the provision OF
said deed of trust, will sell, at the
East front door of the Court House in
Mexico, Missouri, the above described
real estate on
Friday, October IS, 1917,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and five O'Clock in the
afternoon of said day, for cash, to
the highest bidder, at public vendue,
for the purpose of paying said debt
and costs of executing this trust.
j. r.. JESSE, Trustee.
First publication Sept. 90, 1917.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-20
SOLOMON FOX
GETS TWO YEARS.
Aged Union Veteran OF The Civil
War Is Tried On The Charge OF
Second Degree Murder.

Solomon Fox, charged with killing
a. II. Critchheld in his back yard on
the night OF the 16th of last January,
was tried in the Circuit Court last
week. Testimony showed that
Critchfeld was with Fox's wife in
the woodshed.
The jury, which heard the case,
was composed of IL farmers, chos-
en- from a panel of 81 men, as fol-
lows:
J. X. Crews, John McMurtry, o. F.
Hafner, Joe Ware, A. Pfitzer, Mike
Peck, Charles Heinlen, John Mundy,
w. Creasey, Hiram Threlkeld, S. C.
Groves, r. M. Brown.
The jury was out two hours when
II brought In a verdict for two years
in the penitentiary.
The case will be appealed. Fox is
80 years old.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-20
WHAT THE DAYLIGHT
PLAN HAS DONE.

The clocks have all been turned
ahead one hour in Great Britain,
France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hol-
land, Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Portugal. Australia and Ireland. In
all those twelve countries people, go
to work one hour earlier in the morn
ing and quit one hour earlier in the
afternoon than they did before the
war, and maybe that should become
the custom in America. This day
light saving plan" was put in opera
tion as war measure partly to save
coal, and gas and electric light, be-
cause, If work was done in daylight
hours it must save in those three
things. Also it was done to help the
workmen, especially in factories, as
the first hours work would be in the
cool of the morning. and the workers
should miss that last hot hour in
summer. 1t was thought the plan
would mean better health of workers
and higher efficiency.
The Nations Business, a trade
magazine, has investigated the work
ings of the plan, and asserts the re-
suits have been far ahead of expec-
tations. In Great Britain an average
reduction of 20 per cent for lighting
was made. The saving of gas was 8
per cent, and in one year 1850
tons of oil were saved.
In France the plan saved $4,000
tons of coal used for gas each month
and in one year $4,000, 900 was saved
on gas and electricity.
In Vienna alone the saving on gas
was $4,000 a month. There was
great saving in Berlin, too. But the
greatest results have been observed
in the improved health, comfort and
efficiency of all classes of workers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-20
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

An examination for post office
clerks and carriers will be held at
the post office in this city on Octo-
ber 13, 1917.
Age limit. IS to, As years on the
date of examination.
Married women will not be ad-
mitted to the examination.
Applicants must be physically
sound, and male applicants must be
not less than feet 4 inches in height
in bare feet, and weigh not less
than 125 pounds without overcoat
or hat.
For application blanks and for
full information relative to the ex-
animation. qualifications, duties,
salaries, vacations, promotions, etc.,
address Immediately
HENRY M. BARTELS.
Secretary, Board OF Civil Service
Examiners, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-20
SWEDEN's TREACHERY.

The dark suspicion that the Sean
dinavian neutrals never have. dealt
fairly with the Allies in this Europe
an war springs to life as a certainty
with the disclosure of the Argentine
plot, and latest the doings again in
Old Mexico. That German chicanery
led Sweden into the mesh of unneu-
trality is accepted as a matter of
course after the publication. of the
Japanese-Mexic plot last winter
1t occasions no surprise, but only
awakens interest in the newest devel-
opment of the statecraft of Potsdam.
But Sweden must be held account
able for her guilty mesalliance. 1t Is
not the work of irresponsible nation
ais, but the activities of trusted Of
fetal, who apparently acted with the
fullest knowledge and approval of
his government which has aroused
the ire of the Allies, and America
The incident cannot be. closed by the
punishment of LuXburg. The gov
ernment of Sweden must make both
apology and eXpiation, and the full
est assurance must be given against
a recurrence of her treacherous prac-
tees, we surmise her own people will
have word to say also. The whole
subterranean connection between
Germany and Sweden must be sew
cred, and the latter's pose as a neu-
trail must be susceptible of continual
proof. Otherwise, the Entente can
do nothing else than list her among
the belligerants, as one who is doing
more than giving aid and comfort to
the common enemy.
Incidentally, the protest of Sweden
against the rigorous food embargo
will arouse less pity now that her
guilty hand has been disclosed in
Latin America. A nation capable of
such Machiavellian plots as Luxburg
carried out in the Argentine is con-
demned beforehand of food SNUG
Cling.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-20

acre. The cost of producing wheat
on land of the same value is $16.72
an acre, or $1.14 a bushel, according
to Professor Johnson. These esti-
mates are based on the first six
months of the present year. When
the tenant furnishes everything but
the land and pays the landlord half
of the crop for rent, the cost OF pro-
ducing wheat according to Mr.. John
son, is $1.60 bushel. When the
renter receives two-thirds of the crop
his production cost is $1.19 a bushel
Similar figures for corn production
are "a cents and 63 cents.
s. o. Craig of Cyrene, Mo-, bought
two bushels of pure Poole seed wheat
from the University of Missouri Col
lege of Agriculture two years ago.
He grew enough seed from the two
bushels to plant his crop last fall.
The pure seed, according to Mr..
Craig, made ayield of eighteen bush
>els per acre when his home grown
variety made only eight.
His experience with pure seed is
similar to that of Buchanan county
farmers. Fifty bushels of Poole
and nine bushels of Fulcaster were
distributed in the county in 1913
thru +. w. Faurot who was county
Agent at that time. A recent can
vass of the county showed that
$4,000 bushels of Fulcaster and
$4,000 bushels of Poole had been
listed in Buchanan county for seed.