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<; Tin: l CWYn.iMi, I3.-J0 Or o p r.;team's m}nV ••Uo tsaictJ, lit. ticiica," auU Mr. Bamos coldly, “an^ thca lell mo why you believe me to be Mr. Barnes, when I registered as James Morton.” ‘‘I do iiof believe you to bo Mr. Barnes,” said the other, coolly seating biirsolf. ‘‘1 was inaccurate in using that •repression. I know that yon aro Mr. Barnes. ” "Oh! You do! And how, pray, do you know that I am Mr. Barnes?” "Because it is my business to know people. 1 am a detective like yoursclt I have come to help you. ” "You have come to help me! You are very kind, I am sure. But since you are no very clevir, perhaps you would no* mind telling me how you know that I need help and m what direction. ” "With pleasure. You need help b. 3 - cause, pardon my M-ying it. > n working in n case in which t ec.' precious to you. anil you have ulre;.«.\ wasted about s .v weeks. 1 say wastci. bocauso yf’u have learned noth:! - .'; thr: will aid yon in your scorch. ” "In my seaivii { ; what?" "Mr. Banies, yea are not ovrrcordiiv. There shor.ld be s. me fraternal c inrt v;' between us. 1 leave come to you as a friend, honestly wishing to aid you. I Lt*vo l;uown that you were in the cit; for some time. 1 have hoard of you, of course. Who in our business has not ? Therefore I have spent a great deal of spare time watching yon. I did so*sim ply to notice and perhaps to learn some thing from your methods. In this way I became acquainted with the fact, fin t, that you tiro interested in the nan:.' Mitchol, and. secondly, in the name Le roy. I have simply put the two together and jumped to the conclusion that you are trying to learn something about Lc roy Mitchel. Am I right?” "Before 1 reply to you, Mr. Scfton, .1 must have more assurance of your good will and responsibility. How do I know that you aro a detective at all?” "(^uito right! Hero is xny badge. I am in the department here.” "Very well so far, but now how can you prove that you have any good reason for assisting me?” "You are a hard man to help, I de clare. Why, what object but a friendly one cun 1 have?” "I aid net piapurcd to answer tlyit at present. I’crhap.-iJMshalj he able (qydo so later." "Ob, very well! You can look me up all you want to. i can stand it, I assure yon But, really, 1 did want to help, though of course l have no right to in trude. As you say voa do not need me, why I"— ' "I did not say that 1 would not ac cept your aid. Yon must not think me ungracious. 1 am simply a detective, and careful from habit, 1 certainly should not speak confidentially to a man that 1 meet for the first time, and so disclose any of my own purposes. But it is different with yon. Yon must have had a definite idea by which you ex pect to give me assistance or you v:o ;M not have come here. If you aro earliest and honest, 1 see no reason why you should not disclose the main purpose of your visit at once. ” "If only to prove my honestly I will do so 1 believe you are looking for Lo roy Mitchel. If so, I can toll you how to find him in a few hours, or, at tho worst, in a day or two. ” "You know of a Leroy Mitchel who is now in this city ?” "I do. He is over in Algiers, a work er in one of the carburises. He is a com mon, drunken brute, and that is tho only reason why there would bo any difii- •cnlty about (hiding him. When ho is sober, he is easy to sec, but as soon as he gets some money he is off on another spree. ” “Do yon know of a woman of the name of Hose Mitchel?” "Certainly—that is, I did know such a woman once. But she has not been in New Orleans for years. At one time any one could have given yon her ad dress. 1 see now that this man is the one whom yon want, for once he passed os this woman’s husband.” "You aro sure of this?" "Positive.", "When and where can I see this man?" "Ho works in the sliopsof the Louisi ana and Texas railroad, over in. Algiers. You can find lijtu throng!) the foreman. ” "Mr. Sefton, it may be that you have given me information which will bo of service to mo. If so, yon will not regret it. I will myself examine into the mat ter. For the present, if 1 do not make a confidant of you, you must attribute it to caution rather than to distrust." "Oh, I am not easily offended. I would act in the same manner in your place. But you will find that I am yoar friend. You can count on mo to aid you on demand. I won't trouble yon again till you send for me. A upto to head quarters will reach mo quickest Mood morning. ” ."Good .morning, Mr. Sefton. oral thank ycm." Mr, Barnes extended his hand, feeling that perhaps lie had been unnecessarily discourteous. Mr. Sefton took it with that genial smile of friendship bo common to tho native southerner. Loft alone, Mr Barnes at once pre pared for a trip to Algiers, determined not to let any more time bo lost He reached the shops just after the men Inal knocked oil' for luncheon. The foreman, however, told him that Leroy Mitchel hud been at work in the morning, so he waited patientIv. When the men came back to resume work, tho foreman pointed out a in . : who ho said was Leroy Mitchel. The fellow had a bad face, and if over he was a gentleman ho had sunk so lov. through drink that no evidence cf it r, inuined in his appearance. Mr. Barnes went np to him and asked when ho could have a talk with him. “Now, if you pay for it,” replied the nan insolently. "What do you mean?” asked tho do recti vo "Just what 1 say," said the other Wo got cur pay here by the hour, an i f you want my time, why, you’ll have :o pay for it at union rates." And ho .uugbed as though a good joke had bo a propounded. "Thon,” said Mr. Dimes, taking in In- kind pf a man with whom lie had to .tab "I'll engage you on a job tin: 1 aw for you and pay you double wagi as long as I use you. ” "Now yon are talking," said tho fel- i- >w. ■ * W here 'll we go ? ’ ’ "1 think PH take you to n:y Intel.” '.ml tiiithcr they proceeded. Up in hit iwn room again Mr. Barnes felt at e.ts , while his companion certainly made iiimself comfortable, selecting a rock:: chair and putting his feet up on ti window sill. "Now then.” began Mr. Barnes, "1 .vant to ask you a few questions. Arc you prepared to answer them?” "That will depend on what they aro. t; tou don't ask impertinent questions o» • incs that I think 1 ought to get me. than double wages fer answering—why, I am with you. ” "In tho first place, then, are youv i”.- ir.g to say whether you ever know a v man who called herself Bose Mitchol?” "Well, rather. I lived with her till rke broke me. ’’ "Do yon know where she is now?” "I don’t, and I don’t care to.” "Suppose I were to tell yon that s’: is dead, and that the had left ijlOO.CO'i which is unclaimed?” Tho man jumped to his feet author; ’■ 'hot and stood staring at the detect!'- He gave a long, low whistle, and a h. i tricky gleam came into his eye. wl:'- Mr. Barnes noted. At length he spo! "Are you giving me this straight.” "lam telling you tho truth. Tkov ■ran as dead, and that amount of }:; , erty is where I cun get it for the m- who can prove that he is entitled to it. ’ "And who would that ho?” Ho v.; d eagerly lor tho reply, and Mr. Bav.: saw that he was playing trump can 1 . : "Why, Mr. Mitchel, that is what ! am down here for. Yon see, I thong! ' the party would be willing to pay nm good commission for proving him • heir, and that is why I am hunting !•:; up. 1 started out with the idea that i might find her husband. He would ha., a claim. ’’ "I see.” Saying which, bo sat d- v and seemed lost in thought. The dob ive deemed it well to wait for him apeak again, which he did. "Sen hero,” ho exclaimed. "He nine!) do you want forgetting this ri : ey for me?" "I cannot get it at all nnUss yon ai tho woman’s husband,” replied the d< tec: ive. "Well, I nm her husband Didn't tell you 1 lived with her ti!l she Lr mo?” "Yes, but aro you legally married : her?” "Why, to bo sure Don’t I toll you ! am her husband?” "Then, in tho name of the law, I ra rest you," said Mr. Barnes, suddenly rising and standing ove r the man. "Arrest me," said the fellow, jump ing up, pale with fright. "What for?’ "Rose Mitchel has been murdered, rnd tho man who hilled her has eon fescod that ho was hired to do it by yon. ’ ’ "He’s a blasted liar. ’’ "I hope so for your sake. But ns yc i admit that you are her husband, y • are tho man wo are looking tor. I ll have to take yon to New York." "But, I say," said the fellow, now thoroughly alarmed, "thero is a htg mistake here. I’ve been lying to you ; I’m not*the woman’s husband, and my name is not Mitchel. ” "That won’t do, my man. 1 had y . i pointed out to me by Sefton. tho deb : ive hero. ” "But hois the very man that kiicl n o to pass olr r.s Mitchel to yon. ’’ Mr. Barnes chuckled ms he found hi; • ruse successful. Ho had suspected ; 11 alnug that the New Orleans detecti' • was trying to lead him otf on a wro g scent and now thought lie saw a el:u:n > to turn tho tables upon him and ; .t some valuable information. "That is a very thin story,” said he, "hut if yon will tell me all yon know, perhaps I may believe you.” "You bet I’ll give yon tho whole s'ury straight to get out of this scrape. In the first place, my name is Arthur Chambers. I was up in the world once, had money and was respectable B. f drink changed all that. Now nnyb ly can buy me for a few dollars, and that is what Sefton did. He came to me about a week ago and told mo that n < tectivo was down hero from np mu n Dosing around for this Mitchel. Ho > ..d it was imp rtant to an employer of i: . i p in New York to have this dctccli'.e balked; that ho was hired to di it, and to make him 1 iso time: that tiino, . some way, was an important item.” I "You say," interrupted Mr. Barm \ j "that Sefton told vuu ho was hired 1 v WEEKLY LEDGER: GAFFNEY, S. C., APRIL 9, 189(5. "o one m wew korK to tnrow me on :. •scent?" "That’s what he said,” replied Cham* her :. Mr. D rm s easily guessed who was ng S fton, and once more lie . ! t!:o tribute of admiration for the :i ami ingenious scheming of Mr. Mi i l.el. ; on," said tho detective. ! lure ain’t much more to tell. Scf •i bin d me to play off that I was . i - and he gave me a cock and hull i to feed yu with about a woman n: d Bose Mitchel. ” V!:at was that story?" ay, look here,’’ mid Chambers, his : itidoiice and cunning returning as he t himself out of danger of arrest. Yon t't want that fairy tale. You would her have tho true story, wouldn’t you?” “Cc rtaiuly." "Well, I’m an old timer, lam. There ain’t much that’s happened in tho Crcs- i rut that I couldn’t remember if I was paid for it. " "See here, my man, you aro not deal- ,ng with Sefton now. You tell mo what : want to know’, and if I find it is true ’ll pay you for it. But if you play any •.ivl.s, I’ll make it warm for yon.” "That’s all right. Suppose I begiu by '.ling you that this Rose Mitchel, that i say was murdered, wa i known down m-re chiefly as Rose Montalbon. La Mi ntalbon, she was generally called.” "La Montalbon?” repeated Mr. ianics. "Thon was she an actress?" "Actress? Well, I guess she was; con ibovaido. but not on tho stage. No, she v.t a gambling ricn on Royal street. 1 up like a palace, too, and many a ;• ;::ig fool has lost his last dime in that In " "But whet about Mitchel? Do you knew whether ho was connected with her in any way?” "I can’t gi»c you that dead straight. There was se.ne mystery there. I used fo go to the Royal street place, aud I knew Mitchel in a sort of way. He was hvays hanging around thero. Then tiiere was a while that he didn’t shew up, and then lie turned up again aud was introduced as La Montalbon’s hus band. There was a story going that he Lad married another girl and deserted her—a young creole, I think, though I never heard her name.” "Did von know anything about a child, a girl?” "That was another queer part of it. Thero was a girl, little Rosy. Some said it was the creole’s, hut La Montalbon always claimed it was hers.” "What become of Mitchel?” "About a year after he passed as La Momalbcn’s husband he skipped out— vanished, ricveral years after that there was another sensation. Tho child was kidnaped. La Montalbon offered big r ewards to recover her, but she never did. Then about threo years ago her place began to run down; she lost mon ey, and finally she, too, disappeared.” ‘‘Ii this story is true, it may be quite .np-.u'rant. Do you think youcouldiden- ,:fy this man Mitchol?” "Well, I don’t knew for certain. But, re here, ccme to think of it, there were wo Mitchels, and both named Leroy too. ” "Are you sure of that?” "Pretty sure. They were coup ins. 'be other fellow was younger. I didn’t mow him myself. Ho was a Young Mcn-’s Christian association sort cf a v. aud not quite in my line. But I ■ mrr of remember hearing that he was ii love with tho creole girl. But, say, "!1 tell you who can give it to you iraiglit as a shingle.” "Ah, who is that?” "An old man named ITeuilly. He knew all about the eioolo, and so must ’.mow about tho Mitchels. I think he was in La Montalbon's power, trim new something about liiirt and black mailed him, as she did lots of others Now that she is dead you might leak • aim open his month. ’’ "Very good. Get me his address, and :hen see what yeti can find out about "be other Leroy Mitchel, tho goed bey. Discover what became of him aud I’ll pay you well. Meanwhile don’t let S: f- :i know that you are not carrying out bin scheme. ” "fckiy, paid, I tumblo to you now You suspected Sefton and you played your card i to draw mo out. Well, you T.d it near, and now I’m with you. Good day. When 1 rco you again, I’ll havo some news for you. ” Tho following day Mr. Barnes called at the bachelor home of Mr. Neuilly The handsome old man received him in sta'cly fashion aud courteously asked the detective to explain his mission. I\;r a moment Mr. Barnes did not lyiow how to proceed. He at last said . "Mr. Neuilly, I havo come to r.sk year ai 1 in the cause of justice. I ha\9 hesitated to do this, not wishing to di.; V "m- “Sttpposc / were to tell you that she is dead/” tmh yon. That I do so now is dne to :1m fact that every other resource has bc< n tried and has failed me." "Prceccd, sir,” said tho host, with a courteous how. "I am seeking certain information about a woman who was known ns La Montalbon, and”— An instantaneous change came over the face of Mr. Neuilly. Hi:; hospitable smile of welcome vanish ed. Ho rose erect and stiffly said: "1 know nothing of that woman, and must wish yon a very good morning,” with which he deliberately began to now in New York. He is about to mar ry a sweet, good woman. Yet I think that he murdered Rose Montalbcu, or Mitchel, to get her out of his way. I think that she was blackmailing him. Besides, he has his child with him.” Mr. Neuilly started up and paced the room for some time, much agitated. Finally he stopped and said: "You say ho has the child with him: "Yes. Here is her likeness.” Hr handed Mr. Nenilly tho photograph made by Luce (to. Mr. Neuilly looked at it, muttered "Very like, very like!” then remained silent for some moments; finally he said: - “And you think ho murdered th* woman, Montalbon?” "I do.” "It would be terrible to hang that child’s father. What dishonor 1 What dishonor! Bnt justice is justice!” Ho seemed to bo talking rather to himseif than to Mr. Barnes. Suddenly ho turned and said: "I cannot tell you tho name for which you ask. But I will go with you to New York, aud if this story of yours is true I will move heaven and earth to ic justice done. That villain must not it.in another young life. ” "Good,” exclaimed tho detective, do lighted with the result cf his visit. "One more point, Mr. Neuilly. Wlic.t do you knew cf the existence of another Mr. Leroy Mitchel?” "I never met him, though I knew cf hir.i. There was a mystery about that which I never could unravel. I think that ho loved this same girl. At any rate, shortly after the died ho lost his reason, aud is now in an insane asylum. Of course he cannot help us.” Mr. Barnes, after arranging where to meet Mr. Neuilly, returned to tho St. Charles to make his own preparations for going north. Up in his room he found Chambers awaiting him. "Well.” said the detective, "what havo your learned?” "Nothing that will ploaso yon, I r.-.i sorry to say. Only I have found tho ot her Mitchel. He is a lunatic in an asylum cut in tho suburbs. But tho follow r.p north is your man sure. This one, they say, went crazy because hi:; sweetheart gave him tho mitten.” "Did you find out tho woman’s name?” "I could not do that. It seems ns carefully hidden as though it was a state ■ secret. That gives you an insight into what tho creolo pride is. ” "Very well. I think yon have worked for mo faithfully. Eero is a vlOO bill. Will that satisfy you?” "Perfectly. I wish yon luck.” An hour later a telegram was handed to Mr. Barnes, which read: Elavo found the child. Lcckttu. Ill tho afternoon Mr. Barnes started for New York accompanied by Mr. Nenilly. That same night Mr. Robert Leroy Mitchel received a telegram which read: , Carnes of? fr.r Dew York. Has old Dev.ilty with him. If the named knows anythin;;, you must be earefnl. Befto:,-. After reading this Mr. Mitchel com pleted his toilet, used tho dispatch to liifkt a cigarette and thca took his fiance0 to tho opera. CHAPTER XI7. AN INTEIiKCPTiin WEDDING. During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in tho south his spies in New York dis covered little or nothing against tho persons whom they had been charged to watch. Indeed from tho standpoint < f a detective the actions cf all had Lcen most uninteresting. The usual round of social affairs, tho customary number of theater or opera parties, the regular aft ernoon teas—in fact, tho ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion all that could be observed. Yet of eourco these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note. The chief or.u perhaps was tho naming of tho day upon which the wedding of Mr. Mitchel and Miss Rcmscn was to cccnr. This ve« Mav ii. the very day upon which wadi Iron) the room. Mr. liuriies tor : moment was nonplused, but saw that lie must act quickly or lose all chance ol gaining any information from this man. "One moment, Mr. Neuilly,’’ ho said, "You certainly would not refuse to help mo convict her murderer.” As ho ex pected, tho last word brought him tael:. "Murderer? Did yon mean to inti mate t hat slio has been murdered ?’ ’ Say ing this ho stopped for a second, and then slowly returned aud sat down again. "Bcso Montalbon was murdered in New York some months ago. I believe that I am on tho track of tho guilty man. Will you aid me?” “That depends upon circumstances. Yon say the woman is dead. That alters my position in this matter very much. I had reasons, good ones to me, for re fusing to converse with yon on this sub ject. But if tho woman is dead the ob jections vanish.” Mr. Barnes thought ho understood. Hero was one cf those who had been ruled by fear, as Cham bers had said. "What I want from yon, Mr. Neuilly, is very simple. Yon either can or you cannot give mo tho information that I wish. Did you know a man maned Lo roy Mitchel who was at one time this woman’s husband ?’’ "I knew him very well. Ho was a scoundrel of tho deepest dye, for all that ho had the manners of the polished gen tleman. ” "Do yon know what became of him?” “No; ho left this city suddenly and has never returned. ” "Did you know little Rose Mitchel?” “Many a time has she sat upon my knee. This man was her father. Ho wronged ono of the sweetest little girls that ever livdd. ” ’’You know this girl? Hncw her name?” “I did.” "What v.as it?” "That is a secret I have guarded for too many years to bo willing to yield it nowr to <» stranger. You must show me good reasons for giving it to you before I toil ity* "I wiM explain. This man Mitchel is Mr. Barnes would reach New York with Mr. Neuilly. Thus fato seemed hurrying on a eh max which was to occur on thoweddin; day. In Now Orleans a detective was seeking evidenco upon which he hoped to convict a man of the heinous crime of niurd' r, while in New York a bcautifu: woman was bestowing her faith upon this same man, and, with the assistam-- f many fingers, preparing to bedeck oersdf in bridal finery for his delect:: ticn. Meanwhile the man himself ante, most unconcernedly. He seemed to ceil sider himself beyond tho risk of danger, end he accepted his happiness as doe. one who had honorably earned it. Of much interest to r.s, in the lig! ! of fast approaching events, was the cu rious conduct of Dora Reinsen during this period. It will he remembered that Mr. Randolph had lest an opportnui’ v of declaring himself, and that he warn ed the young lady against Mr. Thauie* as one not to be trusted. This kind < f advice, it is to bo presumed, is offered ay the ono giving it, with some idea, however distant, that it may bo accept 'd. Yet the histories of many live would show that only a small perce: ago f f similar advice has ever been ; ceivcd with acquiescence. Indeed, it might also bo said that many persons have been hurried into each other’ arms by tho interference of wiseacre.. when perhaps, if left to thcmselve.. they would havo drifted apart. At least ro it seemed in this case. Mr. Thaurct had become net cnl r : constant visitor at tho house cf ti \ Remsens, b it he seemed a welcoin’ ono. Ho err ain’y was a most entertain ing man, and his manners utterly nm j proachablc. Ho had traveled, and : only had seen tho world, hut had < 1 served it, which is another thing. -Ti. result of tins was that ho had a fund ‘ narrative al vaysat his disposal, and conversation was so attractive that I easily men. polir.ed the attention Of coterie at any social gathering. Mr. Randolph noted with growing unoa ness that Dora was always ono of. th. group who listened to these tales. W! . disturbed him meat was that after i amt of time spent and v. . •- : a son o flagrant defeat i • •! ; ra :rr he v as at last ct : .. kdge to i.Dnsclf th, f • against Mr Timur. But.that prejv-cT i t greater than t-vo t Ion;/ h to speak to I l, sad did s i ono af. mums were crowd-: . . !ho . , • --j A 1 Sf . m k. . * , ^ * ’ * y ' if : m. .1 . . L i ■ "'■'Zr .. i. • ‘kt - *> * s . h - \ • * ' I' K ' - "M ' - • *? . i - * ’ ♦ T-V f , "3 • •> ‘ - f t} “ f \ \ • - - t i S- ^ Jd ; ETC CTEt- : - ■ » T AD j - V. /.lull t -best medi- j d ar U pre- f -- I ■ ihai k-be- k: ( i ■»»i i' *i r eci in the i::a> pcllc-l t ho had no: : except si p- . : was ns w!: ' : He deter:..; ;i» Mitchr! :;L; r “ i n )an when 1 j.e his rival hein-' : s u.,u;il tiio center of Lttcniivo group. "Mitclicl,” he braan, "how the do did tluat fcliow Thaurct familv r” Islpr.ns Tobt'Jes net gently but t i’cir.ptly upon the livct^ sicretich e.tI ip.teslines; cure dyspt t itual a nstipffc lion, c fensive breath andheaffi :;chOne tabu'.e taken at tliie fir. t svinplom cindigestion, biiiqusness, dizziness, distress mpresrion of \7h " V,T; C d v i a k 1’- get. inlo th a t, after caiin g; or c 9 spirits, \ i !: sure!'-, ae, I he] . ■ > remove th e who! { a! ?” * t lean. IT . . 1 * ♦ Piico, 50 cer ii, A J* (/11 '* > 11J . "I declare. Llitrhel, you are e;(’u'^- hiiml :;s a 1 at i;z t-lso vuu have eves ’ ly for Mis-s Emily. Dcn’t you sco f danger Unit tho younger sister ia in, ; sociating t!i th it man?” "Well, now, Randcdph, tDboe.iri-1! I must admit I do not see tho daiip Wind is it?” "Why, srdipo.se—ruppare rho fail loro with him? Lupioae clro n:::::! him!” "Well, v. lmt then?’’ "What then? Yon wcisM frov?'’ }':iint. Yon talk :s coolly abr,v.t ti chiM’s throwing her:'.of away <':i a— nobody—as ihor.gii wo were dircu.. a shot at l illiaids. ” "Raiididiih. my fri nd, let mo pi- i Ripans Tubules may be obi ta’h^d of nearest di iggistj oil by mail on receipt of price.' Sample vial, to cents. RIPANS CHEMICAL CO., lO Spruce Street, ' ’ NEW VORK. ! t if ,« ' t{ m ... : i — 1 <1 , 'I r» -V-R i ID ... 1 .1. you a bit ( f advic-'. e:? to marry a girl. When a man v t Imre arc t’vo i: - • | . j.tA 1 cb .: n 4 *.. . V, - UC portant rales wh eh ho must observe. i I * v ( j * , -A i * 1 ^ * tl * 'wx V ; and ba:li of tlitni I believe you ha*i S > i ^ X » - ucglecied. ” 1 »*r « i f * 1 a ( humr.n ty. "What do v u mean?” f »—• i ^ 1 * "Beforo I < xplain let ran usi: y queslion. Am J ligh.t i:i .- uj :r; • o you wisli to marry D a y .urx If ?" "Well, th-:t is rathtr [ >iut(d. iI eve', I will admit t.hn tru:h. I wo: ho han y to have her love.” "Very wt 11 I will foil you thoro tv. rules. Tho first is, ‘Never speak ill your rival. ’ Tho second is, ‘Dau’t ! • too Into asking for the young lady.’ ’ Randolph looked at Mr. Mitchell moment in’rntly, then otT< red Iris l.;.>. ' whirl) was grasped warmly. Uo simply, "I thank y u," and wa in- over to tho group w here D ra was. A, or av. hile, taking advantage of an i portune lull, he leaned over her and :■:• d in an undertone: "May I havo a few words cf c< av sat ion with you?” She looked up at him, evidently av prised at his time, and asked: "Is it important?” CONTI N l'KD NKXT WKKk*. T he EEs^ h whnt tlio Fro* buy tho mo t of. That’S Why Hood’s Sarsaparilla has the 1 irgi L sale OF ALL r7JEDJC!MES. m J :w : ' . II ? , : Him ;; ii ■ Widiiflf- . : . . . V JI \J 1 j ' 1 i * * 1 8 . - * L- . • » ..y a i d’ I i -, I : . - / . , i i . «• - f ’■a **' St MNt. NdS. HOILKliS. SAW MILLS, COKN MILLS. UOI.LF.U MILLS. I1KICK M \< MINUS, I'LANINti MACI1INF.S. :i:i all ■ kin N of WiKnl-WiirUiiii M.u-liim-ry. Si IA FT I XU, IM'LLF.YS. 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