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Wrrrrrry CHAPTER XVII. (Continued.) “I am a detective come about that Caryl affair,” immediately said Loud. “TI did not know but that I might find some item of information here.” Lauriat’s face changed in a look of ‘the deepest concern. “Has nothing been discovered?” he asked. “It is not pleasant to my profession- al pride to own it, but nothing has ‘been discovered. I want to learn his character and habits. It is very diffi- ‘cult to get any clue to him. He's very skillful.” It was evident that Loud had fallen into the belief that Rothesay was Guilty. “His character was above suspicion, and his habits those of a gentleman, not of a ‘fast man’ in any sense,” was the emphatic reply. S “Don’t you think your daughter might have heard from him?” asked ‘Loud, expressing an idea that had ‘been in his mind some time. He had been wavering in his convic- tion as to which one of the two girls Rothesay loved, Laura Lauriat or Kate Purcell. He was convinced that the ‘one whom Vance did love would soon- ‘er or later hear from her lover, and he meant to know it if either did hear. He had never seen Rothesay, but from what he had to judge by he had decided that the young man was an adventurer ,destitute of moral princi- ples—one who covered his real char- acter with the utmost skill and suc- cess. Loud was almost sure that Kate Pur- ell loved Rothesay, and well indeed must he have concealed his real self to be beloved by such a woman as she. Probably Miss Lauriat loved him also; yes, he was very successful among women, and it was undoubtedly & woman that had been the cause of the quarrel with Ralph Caryl. The detective pursued his inquiries with the strictest rigor in Philadel- phia. He found nothing but what was to Rothesay’s credit. Vance was a lawyer, possessed of a ‘very small private fortune, and had ‘been admitted to the bar two years before. He had been on his summer vacation previous to his contemplated marriage when he had taken ill at the little town on the Massachusetts coast. Verily, Loud found the ‘character of the young man spotless; one or two people with whom the detective con- versed seemed disposed to speak in a disparaging manner of Rothesay, but Loud thought nothing of that—he knew it was impossible to find any one of whom everybody spoke well. He went back to Boston very much irritated with himseif at his want of success. He went down to Colton again and met Dick Burt as he left the railroad station. Loud drew Dick to one side and en- tered into conversation. He did not forget that he had at first had fleeting suspicions of this man. But he had satisfied himself without a doubt.that Dick had been away from the scene of the murder. In person ,he knew Burt could not hhave participated in that crime. And yet the detective fancied that Caryl might have interfered in Burt’s love affair and given Burt reason to hate him. Loud’s sharp eyes did not fail to see, while appearing not to see ,that Burt would rather not have met him, even endeavoring to appear as though not seeing him, for Dick had discovered in what capacity Loud had come down to the shore—indeed, he had seen the de- tective before when investigating a different case. Loud saluted Burt with apparent cordiality, and entered immediately into conversation. “You are just the man I wanted to see,” said the detective, walking along the road with Dick. “I must be in luck to find you so soon, for I wanted to go back to town by this afternoon’s train.” “I don’t see how I can be of service to you,” said Burt, somewhat sullenly, but unable to refuse to accompany the officer. “Do you not often carry the mail down to the Purcells?” abruptly asked Loud, who had discovered that he did 50. “Almost always, if there’s anything for them,” was the reply, with a look of amazement. “I thought so. favor?” Burt stared. “What do you mean?” he asked. “First let me ask if you have ever seen Vance Rothesay’s handwriting?” “Yes—accidentally—a note about his horse when-he was getting well.” “You would know it if you should see it again?” “Oh, yes.” “I am asking these questions on the supposition that he will write to Kate Purcell.” ‘ “He! That man write to Kate Pur- cell! What do you mean by that?” Burt turned upon the detective fiercely, an evil blaze in his eyes and a quick rush of blood sweeping over his tanned face. “J mean only that I have a suspicion, and if it should prove to be anything I want to know it. I am anxious to know where Vance 'Rotbesay is, and I mean to take every method to find out.” _ “Rothesay?” replied Burt. Is Rothe- Will you do me a UOTE TTPTUTEVOVIORITY A Daughter of the Beach K AAAAAAAAAAAAAAASADAA ASA say suspected?” and a savage joy came into his eyes. He was glad of anything that would remove anybody who could possibly stand in his way with Kate. “I can’t say that he is suspected,” very cautiously replied Loud, “but I have thought we might find out some- thing if we knew where he was.” “But he went to Philadelphia to be married,” interposed Burt. “He has not been there.” “Ah, I see! By George!” And with this rather incoherent ex- clamation Burt became silent. After awhile Loud, who furtively watched the man, said: “T need not explain to you that, un- der the circumstances, it is impera- tively necessary that we find Rothe- say. If he should write to Miss Pur- cell—” “You want me to intercept the let- ter?” “By no means,” coldly. “What then?” “Merely tell me she has received it. That is all I ask you to do. Mr. Roth- esy is under obligation to the Pur- cells; Miss Purcell is very beautiful, and men are apt to remember obliga- tions in such cases. I don’t often deal in ‘impressions,’ but I give some cre- dence to the impression I have that Miss Purcell will hear from Rothesay. And, as I said, I want to know it when she does. Can I rely upon you?” “You can,” with an emphasis that made Loud say, not very cordially: “T should say you would like to have some misfortune happen to Vance Rothesay.” “I don’t know anything about Vance Rothesay,” was the reply, in a brutal voice, “but I know he’ll be apt to re- pent it if he makes love to Kate Pur- cell.” “Don’t threaten, Mr. Burt, I beg you,” said Loud, with cold civility; for it sometimes makes it awkward for a man to have it said he threat- ened a certain person.” “J know it,” responded Burt. “But you’ve seen plainly enough that I in- tend to have Kate for my wife, and I don’t thank any man to interfere.” Loud did not say anything more. He soon left Burt and walked on toward the Purcells. He merely wished to see Kate and try if he could judge something from her face of what she had suffered since he had seen her. And Loud was shocked at the change in her in the short time since he had seen her. And_ yet, pallid, worn and suffering as she looked, the officer thought she was more beautiful, more sweetly attractive than ever. His heart smote him for the sort of espionage he had established over her; but then, as he told himself, in his business he had no right to have a heart. He returned to the city in the after- noon train, as he had proposed, and all through the hour of the journey up there he was despising himself for the part he had acted that day. But he knew he would have done the thing over again. He was bound to do what he could, and he was already far on his way toward hating this Vance Rothesay, who had won that girl’s heart when he was on the eve of mar- riage. The next day, at police headquar- ters, a telegram was put into Loud’s hands, containing these words: “The letter has come!” There was not even a name signed, but Loud knew, and sprang from his seat ,a flush of triumph coloring for an instant his sallow face. “What is it, Loud?” asked the chief. “About this Caryl case?” “Yes, I hope I have a clue at last.” And he dashed out of the room, on his way to the Old Colony railroad depot. He must see the letter—how, he did not know, but by some means. CHAPTER XVIII. Rothesay’s Letter. ‘When Loud reached Purcell’s house that day he found no one in it, and he walked down toward the water, hoping to find Kate, for he knew she spent much time on the beach. He was not disappointed. He had not gone far before he saw her walk- ing close to the water’s edge, a few rods away. He hastened up to her, and, as he raised his hat in greeting, he said ab- ruptly: “I come to you for help, Miss Pur- cell. Will you tell me what was in Mr. Rothesay’s letter to you?” Kate started and pressed her hands together “Mr. Rothesay’s letter?” she mur- mured. “Yes. You have received a letter from him to-day.” Kate glanced about her as if she would seek safety from this man’s presence in flight.. Then she turned at bay and said, haughtily: “And what if I have? I believe it is no crime to receive a letter from him.” “No—certainly. But you must know that Rothesay is now under grave sus- picion, and his continued absence—his mysterious absence—every moment increases the cloud over him. You be- lieve he is innocent—” “Believe it!” cried Kate, proudly. “How could any one be so vile as to doubt it? But you have never seen him.” | and clear himself. ~ “No. But he must come forward || that he waits makes it harder to do so. You must understand that, Miss Pur- || cell. Do you know where he is?” “I do.” For a moment Loud doubted if she told the truth, but only for a moment —and looking at her, he who knew faces so well, must believe her. “I appeal to you, in the cause of truth and justice,” he exclaimed ear- nestly, not to conceal what you may know. Why does he secrete himself in this manner? If you have any in- fluence with him beseech him-to come forward. Suspicion gathers closer and closer about him. He must be insane, being innocent, as you think, to act thus. Miss Purcell, will you let me see that letter?” Kate loked at him with angry eyes, but she did not reply directly. “Remember how necessary it is that you assist me in discovering him. If he is innocent he can doubtless prove his innocence. May I see the letter?” he asked again. “You would not believe me if I told you it would reveal nothing,” she re- plied. And she drew the letter from her pocket, extending it toward him. Loud was inexpressibly surprised at her yielding thus. With unconcealed eagerness he took the letter. But his countenance fell as he read: “I cannot resist addressing you,” it began, “though I know there may be danger in so doing. But let me at least entreat you to believe in me. I could not live and know that you sus- pected me. I am hampered by cir- cumstances which I cannot now ex- plain—a sacred promise prevents me. I only ask you again to believe in my honor and uprightness. I dare not write the words which throng to be uttered. You know it is not safe to trust written words abroad.” There was no name signed to the letter—no date. It absolutely told nothing, save that to Loud it appeared to reveal that an artful man was de- ceiving a pure and noble girl. “Where was this mailed?” he asked, returning it to her. “I am willing to tell you,” she re plied. “It was mailed in Boston.” “And you know where to address him?” “I should direct to Boston, though I have had no instructions to do so. You have read all he wrote.” “Yes,” exclaimed Loud, “I have read it all, and I find that he knows very well how to conceal himself! For an innocent man he is very skillful.” The detective spoke with great bit- terness and regretted it the moment he had done so. This case was irri- tating him greatly. He seemed not able to keep his temper. “He is innocent!” was the reply Kate made, in that tone of voice which admits of no doubt. Loud scarcely heard her. He was standing with his eyes cast down, his thoughts fixed upon one subject. © “I will find this Vance Rothesay who writes so securely from Boston! I will find him before the week is out or will never call myself detective more.” With an effort he turned to Kate and said: “You ought to thank me if I am able to bring this man to his senses, so that he may remove suspicion from himself.” “I do not fear for him,” was the cold, emphatic reply. Loud turned away abruptly and Kate went slowly home. The day passed in that quiet that shrouded nearly all her days. She was thankful that Dick Burt refrained from coming near her. Her father, notwithstanding her decision, had giv- en her a certain time in which to con- sent to become Dick’s wife, and on the next day that time would expire. But she gave no thought to that, for she could not change her mind. But she dreaded that time when the sub- ject would be mentioned again be- tween them. In the meantime Purcell had given himself to the delusion which had so much power over him. He was away nearly all night and returned exhaust- ed with fatigue. He spent his days in the study of that yellow book and in drawing plans, erasing and correcting them. (To be Continued.) CAREFULLY THOUGHT OUT. Most men enjoy being found out— by the bill collector. Fishes should get together and adopt a uniferm scale. It’s easier to make good resolutions than to break bad habits. A good workman is like a pair of shears; he shuts up when he goes to work. The highest-priced theater is the one that gives ten-cent shows for half a dollar. Somehow nearly everything a wo- man wants is on the other side of a barbed-wire fence. Nothing pleases some men more than to be caught in the act of doing a good deed on the sly. An old bachelor says marriage is a means of grace because it breaks up pride and leads to repentance, Champagne is said to be elevating, “put the worst feature is that it brings down more people than it elevates. The man who attempts to gratify a champagne thirst with a beer income may make home happy—after his de- mise. Though the world may owe a man a living, if he sits down and waits for it to call and settle he'll die of disap- pointment. — Every moment, In the Senate. * 8t. Paul, Feb. 19. — Senator L. O. Thorpe introduced an anti-trust Dill which he and Attorney General Doug- las believe will do much to protect trade and commerce against unlawful restraint and monopolies. The meas- ure embodies many’ of the provisions recommended for federal legislation by United States Attorney General Knox and expressed in the Elkins bill, so far as they can be applied to a state. The aim of the bill is to insure publicity of the affairs of corporations. It declares contracts and combinations in restraint of trade illegal and pun- ishable by $5,000 fine or one year’s im- prisonment. Senator Witherstine’s bill providing for the transportation of pupils from one schoo] district to another was passed by the senate yesterday with- out opposition. In the House. The event of the day in the house was an address by Capt. R. P. Hobson, but the members put in an entire day of work. The production of new bills went on apace, fifteen being intro- duced, bringing the total up to 355. This is notable as being nearly 100 more than were introduced “at the corresponding time in the session two years ago. The Sander forestry bill was the only one put to vote in the house, and it passed easily. In the Senate. St. Paul, Feb. 20.—Senator Schultz wants two members added to the state board of control, believing the work too strenuous for three men to handle. He introduced a bill providing that the governor shall appoint two addi- tional members before the adjourn- ment of the legislature, to serve four and six years. Senator Morgan introduced a bill es- tablishing a state bureau for the pro- tection of children and dumb animals. In the House. Helliwell’s inheritance tax bill passed the house after being consid- ered for nearly three hours. The de- bate was quite lively and considerable opposition developed, but the friends of the bill raised a good majority. Representative Clague introduced a bill which codifies and amplifies the laws governing the state agricultural society. The bill cures some vague cloud in the title to the fair grounds, and provides methods for governing it. Representative Cole introduced a bill providing that logs shall be as- sessed and taxed in the county in which they are cut. The senate joint resolution for pop- ular election of United States sena- tors, and ‘also asking a national con- stitutional convention, passed the house unanimously and without de- bate. In the House. -St. Paul, Feb. 21—The house passed the tax amendment recommended by the judiciary committee by a vote of 89 to 11. without a single amendment being made to the amendment as re- ported by the committee. The railroad committee of the house introduced the anti-trust measure recommended by the National Live Stock association, which is now fight- ing the beef trust in the courts. The house sealed the passage of the Helliwell inheritance tax bill by vot- ing down Fryberger’s motion to re- consider. Nelson's oleomargarine license bill requires wholesale dealers to pay $480 and retailers $48 a year. Selling with- out a license is punishable by a fine of from $50 to $500. Such license must be conspicuously displayed. The special committee of the legis- lature made a report to both houses recommending an additional appro- priation of $50,000 for the Minnesota exhibit at the Louisiana purchase ex- position. In the Senate. Senator Somerville introduced a bill for improvements, repairs and current expenses of the institutions under the state board of control during the next two years. A bill to protect locomotive engi- neers and firemen from overwork was introduced by Senator Ferris. The measure provides that they must not be compelled to work longer than fourteen hours continuously. Senator Batz introduced a measure appropriating $439,000 for state aid to public schools. Senator Morgan introduced a bill to increase the salaries of the su- preme court judges. The bill gives the chief pustice $7,500 and the asso- ciate justices $7,000 per year. All justices now get $5,000. In the House. St. Paul, Feb. 23—Primary elections to apply only to candidates who are voted for only in one county and to be conducted by the party organizations are provided for in g bill introduced in the house by Representative Shep- ard. Representative Smith introduced in the house a bill intended to prevent hasty granting of final decrees in di- vorce cases. Representative Clague introduced in the house a bill which increases the state aid to graded schools from $400 per year to $800 per year. The bill by Dr. A. D. Larson of Herman requiring gasoline to be kept appropriating approximately $2,500,000 4 in red cans was recommended to pass by the house committee of the whole. In the Senate. Representative Friberger introduced @ bill increasing the railroad gross earnings tax from 3 to 4 per cent. The bill provides that the gross earnings tax shall not be in lieu of special as- sessments for public improvements, levied against property owned by the railroad company. e gross earnings tax is made also to apply to express, fast freight lines, sleeping and parlor car companies, and all other common carriers. Senator Laybourn introduced a measure which he says will encourage fraternal insurance companies to carry reserve funds. The measure imposes a 3 per cent tax on the gross earnings of the companies in lieu of all other taxes. Senator Sundberg introduced a bili to place the farmers’ institutes throughout the state on a sound basis. The measure establishes a board of adthinistration and appropriates $18,- 060 annually for expenses. Several amendments to the law pro- viding for the extermination of domes- tic animals afflicted with contagious disease are contained in a bill intro- duced by Senator Schaller. The meas- ure provides that horses afflicted with glanders or tuberculosis shall be killed. In the House. : The damages that may be recovered for the death of a person by the wrong act of any person or corporation is in- creased from $5,000 to $15,000 by a bill _introduced by Representative Erickson. Subpoenas may be served on wit- nesses by telephone in cases of urgent necessity if the bill introduced by Rep- resentative Wilson becomes a law. The Larson bill providing that cans of a capacity of one pint to six gallons used to hold gasoline, benzine or Kero- sene shall be painted red and labeled with the name of its contents, was. passed by the house. St. Paul, Feb. 25.—The senate was in session morning and afternoon yes- terday. Nine bills were introduced and eight were passed. The afternoon session was devoted entirely to gen- eral orders. Of the twenty-three hills on the list, twelve were recommended for passage. Senator Torson introduced a bill to prohibit the sale of unhealthy and adulterated products. The measure codifies and amends existing laws, provides for additional help for the dairy and food commissioner. A state veterinary board of health vested with power to condemn do- mestic animals afflicted with con- tagious and infectious diseases and to quarantine those that have been ex- posed is provided for in a bill intro- duced by Senator Dart. Those having the care of imbeciles that have grown feeble on aecount of old age are prohibited from commit- ting them to insane asylums in a measure introduced by Senator Som- erville. In the House. The house held both forenoon and afternoon sessions yesterday. Hight bills were passed, and twenty-four on general orders were considered in committee of the whole. A bill providing for a state board of osteopathic examiners and for licens- ing osteopaths was introduced by Rep- resentative Stevenson. The house committee on roads and bridges reported to the house without recommendation the bill by Repre- sentative Nyquist which appropriates $1,000 to each county to aid in the con- struction of roads and bridges. THE. MARKETS. Latest Quotations From Grain and Liye Stock Centers. St. Paul, Feb. 26. — Wheat — No. 1 | Northern, 771-2c; No. 2 Northern, 76 @761-2c; No. 3, 73@74ce. Corn—No. 3, 40@41c. Rye—No. 2, 48c. Barley— Malting grades, 45@60c. Flax—No. 1, $1.15. Oats—No. 3 white, 38c; No. 4 white, 32@33c; No. 3, 31 1-2@32 1-2c. Minneapolis, Feb, 26—Wheat — No. 1 hard, 781-4c; No. 1 Northern, 77 @ 771-4c: No. 2 Northern, 76 @ 76 1-4¢c. Duluth, Feb. 26. — Wheat — No. 1 hard, 77c; No. 1 Northern, 76¢; No. 2 Northern, 74c; No. 3 spring, 71c; oats, 33c; rye, 501-2c; barley, 35@5lc; flax. $1.13 1-4. Milwaukee, Feb. 26. — Wheat—No. 1 Northern, 80c; No. 2 Northern, 783@ 781-2c. Rye steady; No. 1, 501-2@ 52e. Barley steady; No. 2, 64c; sample, 46@53c. Oats firm; standard, 36c. Corn—May, 45 3-8c. Chicago, Feb. 26. — Wheat — No. 2 red, 75@76c; No. 3 red, 70@74 1-20; No. 2 hard winter, 71@75c; No. 3 har@ winter, 68@71lc; No. 1 Northern spring, 79 @ 80c; No. 2 Northern spring. 77@7%>; No. 5 spring, W@TTe. Corn—Cash, No. 2, 43 1-2@44e; No. 3, 411-2@421-2c. Oats—Cash, No. 2, 34 @341-2c; No. 3, 33 1-2@34e. Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 26—Cattle— Beeves, $3.50 @ 5; cows, bulls’ and mixed, $1.50 @ 4; stockers and feed- ers, $2.75@4.25; calves and yearlings, $2.50@3.85. Hogs, $6.50 @ 7; bulk, $6.60@6.80. Chicago, Feb. 26.—Cattle — Good te prime steers, $5.50@5.75; stockers and feeders, $2.25@4.50; cows, $1.40@4.40; heifers, $2 @ 4.50; calves, $3.50 @ 8; Texas-fed steers, $3.50@4.25. Hogs— Mixed and butchers, $6.75@7.15; good to choice heavy, $7.10 @ 7.30; light, $6.45@6.70; bulk of sales, $6.75@7. Sheep—Good to choice wethers, $4.75 @5.35; fair to choice mixed, $3.50 @ 4.75; Western sheep, $4.75@5.35; na- tive lambs, $4.75@6.60; Western lambs, $4.75@6.50. ‘ South St. Paul, Feb. 26. — Cattle — Good to choice steers, $4.50 @ 5.50; good to choice cows and heifers, $3.25 @4; veals, $2.50@5.50; good to choice feeding steers, $3.75 @ 4.25; good to choice stock steers, $3 @ 3.25; steer calves, $2@8; good to choice stock cows and heifers, $2.25@2.75. Hogs— Price range, $6.40@7; bulk, $6.70@ 6.80; mixed, $6.65@6.80. Sheep—Good to choice fat lambs, $5.50@6.25; fair to good, $4.75@5.25; good to choice yearling wethers, $4.65@4.85; heavy, $4@4.50; heavyweights, $3.40@3.85; culls and stock ewes, $1.75@2.75. | lows: be os AT THE FARME! —, Forty-Four New Rural Routes in Min- nesota. If the present rate of establishing rural free delivery routes in Minne- sota continués it will not be long be ‘fore every farmer in the thickly set- tled parts of the state has his mail left at his door. Twenty routes have beeen estab- lished during the last few days and twenty-four more are ordered to go into effect March 2. Nearly all the routes reach into new territory, and im spite of the many new routes established only one small postoffice has been suspended this year by a rural route. The office to be abandoned it at East Union in Carver county. Several new routes have been ordered established in Carver county, and one of these will touch East Union. Tie routes that have already been established this year are the follow- ing: Cokato, Wright county, by Stock- holm and Keystone. Mabel, Fillmore county, by Tawney, Choice Preble and Riceford. Dodge Center, Dodge countys by Rice Lake. a Houston, Houston county, by Money Creek and Yucatan. Lake City, Wabasha county, by Oak Center. Madison Lake, Blue Earth eounty, by Maryburg.. Meyer, Carver county. Montrose, Wright county. Nicollet, Nicollet county. Pine Island, Goodhue county, by Genoa. Prosper, Fillmore county, Purity, Carver county. Rosecreek, Mower county. St. Paul ¢West side station), Ram- sey county. St. Peter, Nicollet county. Starbuck, Pope county, by Langher. Waconia, Carver county. Waltham, Mower county. Waterville, Le Sueur county. Madison, Lac qui Parle county, by Mantho. Among the new routes which will go into effect March 2 the following have been announced: Fisher, Polk county, by Wig and Bygland. Goodhue, Goodhue county, by Ryan and Bellchester. Halstad, Norman county, by Marsh River. Lansing, Mower county, by Corning. Spring Valley, Fillmore county, by Quail and Fossum. Adams, Mower county. Amiret, Lyon county. Annandale, Wright county, by Gran- ite Lake and French Lake. Balator, Lyon county. Benson, Swift county. Carver, Carver county, Union. Cendar, Anoka county, by Mort. Constance, Anoka county, by Jesper: son. Crookston, Polk county. Delano, Wright county. Emmons, Freeborn county. Fosston, Polk county, by Stetten. Garvin, Lyon county. Henderson, Sibley county. Halloway, Swift county. Howard Lake, Wright county. Barry, Big Stone county, by Sardis and Custer. Belle Plaine, Scott county, by Joel. Blakely, Scott county, by Assump- tion. by East tS WORTH OVER SIX MILLIONS. Value of State Institutions Showm in Board of Control Report. The first biennial report of the state board of control, a large volume: of 263 pages and complete in every detail, has just been given out, copies being sent to all the members of the legis- lature: The report shows the total value of all property of all state institutions to be $6,126,592. This: is divided as Tol- 5,418.5 acres of land worth $344,237; buildings valued “at $4,759, 141; personal property valued’ at $1,- 013,213. The total number of inmates of state institutions is 6,256. This popu- lation is distributed as follows: In- stitutions for insane, 3,792; blind, 74; deaf, 254; feeble-minded, 817; depend- ent children, 248; at training school, 326; reformatory, 192; prison, 553. A tabulated statement of foods pur- chased during the two past fiscal years contains some interesting fig- ures. During this petiod state insti- tution inmates ate 1,413,942 pounds of ‘meat, worth $99,974.87; 301,857 gallons, of milk, valued at $33,423.39; 203,892 pounds of butter, casting $41,050.49; 8,804 barrels of flour, purehased for. $26,120.41; 37,195.5 bushels of pota- toes, valued at $23,242.93; 394,508 pounds of sugar, worth $19,958.66. ROBBED TWO POSTOFFICES. Five Masked Men Scare Citizens of Mexico, Ind., Into Helplessness. Peru, Ind., Feb. 46. — Five masked robbers, all heavily armed, blew the safes in the postoffices at Mexico and Denver, north of here, early yesterday morning. Twenty-five citizens heard the explosions which blew the safe to pieces, saw the robbers board a hand- car, but were afraid to give chase. The men ran the car to Denver, three miles east of Mexico, and cracked the postoffice safe there. They left Den- ver on the same car. * Small amounts were taken. Comparisons. Girl with the Clara Morris eyes—It is true your chin is a little more shape- ly than my chin, but your nose can’t be compared to mine. Girl WithAllen Viola voice—Oh, then your nose is celluloid, is it?