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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

a probate court, county of Whitman, state of
washington. Estate OF Patrick Roach de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
administrator of the estate of Patrick Roach de-
seased to the creditors of, and all persons having
Haiins against the said deceased to exhibit them
Sith The necessary vouchers within one year from
t1e nrst publication of this notice, to the said
.etuninlstrator, ~ or TO his attorney, NJ. Bull, at
'ne corner of Main and Alder streets, Pullman.
THOMAS MATTHEW'S,
Administrator of the es-
Ete q OF Patrick Roach, deceased.
dated, Pullman, Oct. %, 1880. Iva
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15

The Union Central is now acknowl-
edged to be the leading life insurance
company in the United States. A policy
in this company is as safe as government
bonds. It is represented here by Neill
& Newton, resident agents, who will be
pleased to explain the plan which has
made this company so popular. Call
and see them before accepting any other
company. 43tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15
Paper HANGING

lam prepared to do all kinds fpaint-
ng' paper hanging and decorating. All
work guaranteed. Give me a trial,
Frces reasonable. HARRY RICHARDSON,
Pullman, Wash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15
AUCTION SALE

The undersigned will sell at public
auction, on the first day of December,
1890, commencing at 10 O'Clock a. M, at
his place D miles north of Pullman,
Wash, the following personal property,
tOWit:
6 head OF work mares.
head of work horses.
2 two year-old colts.
3 yearling colts.
milch cows.
l registered short horn bull.
l registered bull calf
3 wagons.
2 gang plows.
2 drag harrows.
1 rolling harrow.
l acme harrow.
l chop mill.
2 seeders.
5 srt of work harness.
3 walking plows.
l moving machine.
l header.
l tanning mill.
Also other farm implements.
Terms, sums less thanssS10, cash; oyer
$40, one year will be given on approved
security, at 10 per cent. interest. Five
per cent. discount for cash. I will also
sell my land at private sale.
ELIAS JOHNSON,
Pullman, Wash
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15
NOTICEI
Dn1Ipoon Woob

Pullman, Wash, Nov. 3, 1880.
My wife, Mary F. Lyle, having left
my bed and board without cause, notice
is hereby given and all persons are
cautioned against trusting her on my
account as will not be responsible for
any bill contracted by her after this date.
3t j H LYLE
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15
LOST. STRAYED OR STOLEN

About October 18th, two shepherd
dogs; one with little white in forehead,
and the other has small yellow spot
over each eye. Will pay hberel reward
for any information leading to their
recovery. J. F. HILL,
4w Pullman, Wash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15
STATE OFFICERS.

Supreme Judges: Z Q Dunbar, T L Stiles, John
z Hoyt, J Anders, Elmon Scott.
CAT Fariss,
senators, 5th DIST. c Lawrence,
(JT t Whalley.
representatives from 5th District J c Turner,
Pickerell, J I Person, R H Hutchinson,
b 0stFander
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
~O0ONNN~~~~~N~O O~N~~&~-|N~N~N~~~~
CHURCHES.

cONGREG ATfONAL CHURCH.-Services the
second fourth and fifth Sabba.hs of each month
tt1l oclocka M and 1880 o'clock p. m. in the
Methodist Episcopal House of Worship. Sun
day school in the school house at 10 O'Clock
a. m. each Sunday Prayer meeting every
Wednesday, evening at 7;3O o'clock. Il. U.
BAIRD, Acting Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH:-Ser-
vicos on first and third Sahbaths OF each
rontb at II a. n. and p. nj. Class
meeting after each day service. Prayer meet
ing everv Thursday evening at 1880 O'Clock.
sunday school every Sabbath at 10 a. n. l..
n. B. ANDERSON, pastor.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15

PULLMAN W. C. T. u, meets second and
fourth SATURDAYS of each month. MES. SAR-
GENT, Pres. Mas. LETTERMAN, Secretary.
SECRET SOCIETIES,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15

. Advertisements will be continued and
charged for until ordered out.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15
The Herald

Published every Saturday morning at Pull
,an. Whitman county, Washington
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15
COUNTY OFFICERS

j. NJ. Hill,
Commissioners W. NJ. Lee,
Jas. Logan.
The regular meetings of the Commissioners
are on the first Mondays of February, May, Au-
gust and November
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15

PULLMAN PRECINCT, 10, -.
Trsuce or the Peace. ...........J y. r. Lobaugh
SOnfta5le. .......... ...............R H. Lanning
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15

PHOENIX LODGE, NO. 1O5, A. o. Q. W.,
meets every Thursday evening in Stewards
Hall ". v WINDUs, NJ. W. J. F. WATT,
Recorder.
PULLMAN LODGE NO. 20, 1. o. OF O. F.,
meets every Saturday evening in Stewards
Hall f. j. BRYANT, N. G., s. PRATHER,
Secretary.
EVENING STAR LODGE, NO. &c, X. OF P,
meets every Monday evening in Stewards
Hall ARTHUR DRINKwATER C. c. CHAs
0LNsTED, K. R. s.
WHITMAN POST, NO. 53, G. A. R., meets on
the second and fourth Saturdays, of each
month. Comrades in good standing are in vited
to meet with US. DAVID GARRETT, Post Com,
W. n. DIoKEY, Adjutant.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-11-15

X. Mckenzie, NJ. Gender, A. Drink
water and John Kerr received permission
from the council to lay a nam along
Pine street TO the north side, and to tap
the water main near the pump house for
water supply. The pipe viii remain the
property of the individnals laying it
and they viii pay the regular water
rent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25
LOCAL BREYITIEs.

Rathbore Division. U. R.. No. 8, E. OF P, will
have full dress initiation to night.
1t is hard to realize that tho days have con-
menced to grow shorter, but telnpus fugt.
The pcstoflicc at Grange Camp, Fairfax county,
has boon discontinued. Mail goes to Dunn Loring.
4 marriage license was issued in Washington
yesterday to E. B. shreve of Montgomery county,
Md, and Florence III. Price Of Fairfax county.
The preliminary examination Of Edward Stew
art, oolored, charged with he murder of Nelson
Wstking, in the county. was still in progress be-
fore Justice Gray, at the old Court House, at 4
o'clock this evening.
Tho receivers of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
have filed another report, in which complaint ia
made that they have boon unable te get exact in
formation in regtid to real estate other prop
erty owned by the canal company.
Mr.. Wm Studs, Setter at tho brick yards
of Messrs. Miller & Co near the canal, was tsken
su dGcnly i'll near his home in the southwestern
part of the city yesterday evening from the eff
fects OF the heat To day he is better
Young Hickman, who WAS SO badly msnglod at
Lawyers Station, on the Virginia Midland r. W.,
on Saturday last, died from tho effects of his in
iuries in Lynchburg on Sunday. The remaina
wero taken to Bocky Mount for intcrmcnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25
DRY GOODS.
OFFICE OF WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
CORNER 18th and F STREETS N. W
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Wednesday, June Is, 1890.

Misses Fine Summer Suits
Misses White India Linen Suits,
hemstitched and tucked skirt, shirt
waist full tucked and hemstilched,
9.inch sash. Sizes A and l6 years,
Only $40 each.
Misses Fine French Nainsook
Suits, hemstitched and cluster.
tucked skirt, 9-inch tucked sash.
Sizes IA and l6 years. Only $3.50
each.
Misses Fine Linen Lawn Suits,
with large polka-dot embroidered
nouncing, made square, neck and
waist trimmed to match, ribbon
belt and Irish point embroidery,
Sizes IA and l6 years. Only $3.50
each.
We are also showing the same
style of suit, with pink and blue
pots and ribbon trimming to match
at only $40 each.
Misses Fine India Linen Suits,
trimmed with embroidery. Sizes
IA and l6 years. Only $40 each.
Misses Suits of all.over En-
broidery Skirt and Waist. Sizes
Ia and 16 wears. ONLY $3.50
each.
Children's Fine French Nainsook
Dresses, hemstitched skirt, yoke of
fine Swiss embroidery, infant waist,
full sleeves, sash. Sizes 6, s, 10,
and u. $3.50, 1928, 81, and
S7.75 each.
Third loor)
Extraordinary Bargain in Ladies'
Hosiery.-lOO dozen Ladies' fine
drop-stitched Unbleached Balbrig-
gan Hose, double heel and toes.
Only Csc per pair
First floor annex
More Bargains in Combination
Robes.-In order to close out our
stock of Novelty Robes We have
made the following Extraordinary
reductions
Combination Robes in Green. Gray. Brown,
Tan, Old Rose, Mahogany, and Tweedi in mixed
tifocts. Reduced to so each.
Combination Robes In Tau, Dark Sapphire,
Hcliotrope, sea Green, Ecru, Garnet Olive, and
Medium Gray. Reduced to $40 each.
Combination Robes with handsome brocado
front and facings, in Gray. Tan, Green, and Blue.
Reduced to $40 each.
Combination Robes, with silk lace stripe in
Gray, Heliotrope, China Gray, Steel Gray, Tan,
ard Lavender. Reduced to $15 each.
WooDW ARD & LoTHRoP,
CORNER 18th AND STREETS N. W.,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

FRATERNbL VISTA delegation from
Talismsn Lodge No. 754, I. o. G. T.. Of this
city, paid a fraternal visit to Pioneer Lodge
No. l, l. o. G L, OF Falls Church last night.
After an initiation an excellent programme
was rendered. The quarrel between Gear
and Brutus was rendered by Messrs Deeton
and Lyles 10 their usual effective manner {;
Mr.. Stewart Jacobs rected Marco Bozzarie,
and Mr.. E L. Coakley read several humor.
GUS seectious The visitors were hand
somely entertained By Pioneer Lodge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25
A Scrap of Paper Saved Her life.

It was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping paper
bnt it saved hor lifo She was in the last stages
of consumption, told by physicians that she was
weighed less than seventy pounds. On piece Of
wrapping paper she read of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, and got sample bottle; it helped her, she
bought large bottle, it helped her more bought
another and grow better fast, continued its use
and is now strong, healthy, rosy plump weigh
ing 140 pounds. For fuller particulars sond
stamp to w. ii. Cole, Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial
Bottles Of this wonderful Discovery Free at Z. g..
Lcadboatcr & Bros.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25
mg-BUY THE BEST STOCK ON SALE
IN VIRGINIA.
The Grottoes Company

Owns 25 900 sores OF the best Iron and Timber
lands, and 5000 acres of unsurpassed City Site
lands, or 10000 acres, all in one body, including
the famous Weyer and Fountain Caves, the noted
Grottoes Hotel, large Electric Light Plant, two
good Water Powers, twenty five Brick and Franc
Houses thousand acres of native forests in
parks, ETC., ETC. 1t now offers $4,000 shares
OF its stock (par value $10o) at So o per share,
with privileges of buying, by allotment, bust
ness, residence or villa lot at nominal prices and
on long time.'
gs-Go and see tho property, where tho City
of shendun is now being laid out. at The
Grottoea, Shenandoah Valley Railroad Augusta
and Rockingham counties, Va, and you will agree
that nothing get offered compares nth At tn intrinsic
value
A limited number of reliable Agents sending
good references wanted to sell STOCK
Far prospectus, maps snd information address
~ nrottoes Company, Stanton, Va, The
e-ottoes. Va. JED. HOTcHKIss, President,
;ao2 NJ Stanton, Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25
A Good Nurse.

Should not hesitate to wait upon those Ill
with such diseases as Smallpox, Cholera or
Scarlet Fever. Th;re is little 10 he feared
by persons waiting en- The sick If they will
use Darbys Prophylatic Fluid freely. In
sick rooms it should be exposed on plate or
saucer, and the patient sponged of with the
Fluid diluted. For safety, cleanliness and
comfort in the sick room the Fluid is indis-
panaahla
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

PROPERTY SALE. Mr. A. Broekett hiss
sold 10 Mr. 0 f B4gge't his brick dwelling
and lot on the south side o! Duke street, be-
tween st Asaph aud Pit, for So CPS Mr..
Brock OFT tl p.cts 10 reDuVe TO Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25
DIED.

At'G30 o'clock this morning, AMALIA ZIM-
HERMAN, wife of Wilmer Ii. Zimmerman, Of
this city, and daughter of tho ato Titus Bastien-
oli, of Orange, NJ. j. %ss- The funeral will
take place from her late residence. OH north Co.
lumbus street. tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
At Herndon, Va, Juno 25, 1890. CoRNELIA
LEE, daughter OF Cassius F. Leo, deceased.
lGss.- The funeral will take pace from tho resi-
denco of C. F. Lee, .r.. FOG Duke street, Thurs
day afternoon, the 10Th, at & o'clock.
In Richmond, juno 25th, at 100 p. m Miss
MATTE s. MCLEAN, of Alexandria.
In this city, Juno 90, 1890, at 2:20 a n,
DAISEY ALVERNA, daughter of N. E. and sarah
R. Haddox, aged months and 20 days.
We loved ber, oh VIC loved her
But the Saviour loved her bst.
Farewell ~ thee, dear Daisey,
We know thou art at rest.
No moro clasp thee in my arms,
Or nurse thy little head
No moro III watch thy gentle slcop.
For thou my babo, art dead.
Funeral from 100 north Fairfax street, to-mor-
row (Tbussday) afternoon at O'clock. Friends
Of tho family respectfully invited to attend
baltimore papers please copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

THE REV. GEO. H. THAYEB, OF Bourbon
Ind, says: "Roth myself and wife owe our live
to SHILOH'S CONSUMPTION CURE" E. s
Lcadboatcr & Bro. Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

The result of wise conclusion" is when
rheumatics rub with Stonebraker's Lini.
ment. 1t cures rheumatism and all pain.
Price 25 cents everywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

There is much in good blood I; hut if bor
of bad blood. "a. B G. Alternative" Is II
only remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

WHY WILL YOU cough whom Shiloh's Cure
will give you immediate relief. Prico 10 cents,
so cents and 81. f. s. Lcsdbeater g. Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indigos;io n
CONSTIPATION, Dizziness Loss of Appetite, Yellow
Skin? Shiloh's Vital:zcr is positive cure. E
S. Lesdbcater q Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

For an unpopular President, the remedy
the ballot but for impure Blood A. B. G.
Alternative
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

sHILOH's CATARRH REMEDy-a positive
cure for Catarrh, Diphthcria and Cankcr Mouth.
E. S. Loadbcatcr & Bro, Agents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

A regular semi-monthiy meeting o. 'ne
.g.y gounoiI was held last night, Tbs ex-
ce.s;v. hea! rendered ,hf proceedings III,
Interesting 10 outsIler,, aad the sumhsr oil
n. stu,ors was rxcss,,iog!y snaii Ihe
,on,eratnre in the chambers OF 5oih boards
,ses onoressiye AMI faus were pited con-
finn.ly by ell coupled to remain within
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25
MARRIED.

Al st Mary's Church parsonage, June "a, 1890
and Miss ANNIE BENSON, both of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25
Read not to contrsdict,
Nor TO confuse,
But. like your noishhor,
Always use

for cougha, colds and lung troubles Stone
braker's Cough Syrup. 1t Is the best and
sells at 25 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

s- Persons leaving the city can have TIC Ga
errE mailed to them, TO any address, a; 'Ae '@''
+ fifty cents per month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

PERSONAL Mr.. J. R. Cation. of this city,
has been admitted to the District of Colum-
bia bar.
Mr.. Eugene B. Taylor has returned from
the University of Virginia.
. The condition OF Mr.. Ephrism Adams was
considered not so favorable to-day.
Mrs. Charles Rudd, of Strasburg, Va, IL
visiting relatives IN this city.
Miss Fannie Lowsnih hal. of Baltimore. is
visiting Miss Stella Kaufman, on Royal
treet
Mr. Samuel E. Jackson and Miss Annie
Benson, both of city, were married at ST..
Maty's Church parsonage last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25
CITY COUNCIL.

For this section fair weather, 30 change ~
.oroperaturc, no1thwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

DISCHARGED The two men, Roberts and
Harrington, who robbed the stateroom Ct
Col. Hams on the steamer Geo. Leary, en-
her way up the river Saturday night, were
discharged in Washington yesterday. They
attorney quoted the revised statutes. which
provides that prisoners accused OF offsnses
on the high seas shall be taken to the first
port reached. and there tried by United
States commissioner. The boat landed at
this city, and, as the case was not heard
here, he contended that neither the Police
Court n, United States commissioner of
Washington had iurisdic ion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

MAsoNIo.-S Johns Day was celebrated
by the Masons of this city last night by the
installation Of the officers OF the two lodges
In Andrew jackson Lodge No. 100, the Off
GERS recently elected were installed. In
Alexandra Washington Lodge. Mr.. X.
Kemper who was recently re elected Mas
ter. declined to be reinvested. when another
election wss gone into which resulted as
follows: Leonard Marbury, w. Nj j. r
Chapman, S. w, end DR.. w. NJ. Smith, j.
w. These officers, with the others recently
elected, we're then Installed, after which 70
treatments were served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-25

Orders havo been issued for tho torpe 10 boat
Cushing to 20 to Newport and she will leave
Washington in few days
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-22

Looking around on the tower one
finds several things that attract atten-
ton. notably the little tower which
rises two stories higher and excites
curiosity when seen from the streets.
Itcontains nothing but . spiral stair
case. which winds up one story and opens
on little rallied balcony. On the roof
of this are kept several instruments Of
the Weather Bureau. the officers of
which are on the highest floor OF the
tower proper. A little cup-like fan
spinning around racasurcs the velocity
of the wind and records its work on a
tiny electrical instrument housed in
the rooms below There are sclf-rccord-
ing instruments OF other kinds. such as
the barograph. the thcrnOrraph. etc
There viii he put up shortly the latest
of inventions, sunshine recorder The
rain and snow gauges on the roof arc OF
primitive simplicity compared with the
devices mentioned. being merely little
sheet-iron receptacies-
The rooms Of tho Weather Burean arc
cory and inviting. although not yetcOm-
pletcly furnished Here's where VIC
do the guessing said Sergeant Frank
enfield. the observer in charge, showing
the way into the apartment opening to
the west This is Lieutenant Bcall's
room" Maps and books de- Corate the
walls
In another room clerks were making
out weather reports; and in the apart
ment looking out over the lake ma
chinery was being put up for the print
ing Of maps
There arc eight Of us altogether up
here" said the Sergeant. in the serv-
ice of Uncle sam We can hardly tell
as yet how we viii like our new quar-
tiers; hut we expect to be more than sat
isfied with them
Entering the elevator again the Wis
itor shot downward eighteen stories,
dropping from winters cold into sultry
weather.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-22
TIE DEx or OLD rnoEs

and in the fog you can hardly distin-
guish the streets, which are thin
streaks os black. Ou- Of the mass Of
chimneys the only structure that lifts
Its head NJ proudly and gszes at the
oyertopping Auditorium is the Pullman
building TO the north Near IL is the
sFuatty Exposition Building. its doDes
looking Ike three inverted tumblers be-
side It's souD-turecn neighber To the
northwest there Is but one spire thai
rlaims equality with the tower on which
you stand II is the slender and sancti-
monious spine Of the Board Of Trade
surmOunted by its golden ship.
From the wilderness Of roofs and the
Hades Of smoke IL is refreshing TO face
eastward ard breast the misty lake.
What little is visible to-day of the
water Is serenely still. though an upper
current Of air going Al forty miles an
hour is blowing about your ears
The outlines OF the breakwater ART
1istinc. and fine, like the column rules
5f q newspaper Looking directly down
you see what the railroad has left Of the
lake Front Park narrow stretch of
green embroidered with walks and lying
between Michigan avenue and the par
aslel tracks OF the Illinois Central
Along these multiplied tracks between
the PARK and the lake trains are moving
70 and fro at all tines Now Al engine
GOES squirting along. racing with an ex-
press: and again great freight. extend
ing several blocks. drags its slew length
along. And all these cars and engines
from this distance look like the toy
trains that boy amnses himself with
5a the nursery floor They are 50 mini
aed that you feel ycu might pick up a
whole train and hold IL between your
index finger and thumb
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-05-22
AN ABBOTT swlnpLER.
Cruel Hoaxes Practiced on Dead English
mems Heirs


He was 4 detective. vet there was
nothing that indicated his calling Il
have had many fruitless hunts fol
criminals said he modestly to a Boston
Globe reporter. There is not single
detective but who. If he told the truth.
would be compelled to admit the same.
81 remember one case where was en-
ployed to hunt down a swindler who had
victimized many wealthy people in En-
gland. but failed 1 think, however,
frightened him out of the business, for
he stopped his crooked work.
His name was Haven he subscribed
to q number of English, Scotch and Irish
newspapers, and purchased a copy OF
'Burke's Peerage.' When a notice OF
commoner appeared he would read the
obituary notice, study up the family in
the -Peerage,' or If it was not there he
would do the best to find out what he
could Of the man, and. having done this,
he would dictate a letter 10 the dead
man. his confederate being a beautiful
young woman
LAG AGANIA " 1I AANA- .
woman whom the dead man bad ruined
and sent to America TO live. and the
letter would state that she had not re-
ceived her usual allowance for a long
time, and that as a consequence she and
her child were suffering. At the close
she would say that IL she did not hear
from him very soon she would return
and expose him
1T was n cruel scheme, and in nine
cases out Of ten worked successfully.
The relatives, rather than have the
name OF the deceased dragged in the
mud, usually sent what money was
asked and then, after telling the woman
that the gentleman was dead. would ne
gotiate with her for settlement
Haven secured many thousands Of
dollars in a couple Of years Only on
two occasions did relatives cross to the
States 10 investigate On these Oc-
casiOns Haven's mistress acted the part
Of the wronged woman, borrowing a
child to accompany her She was clever.
but on one Of these occasions she
slipped. and the young man from Europe.
suspecting the conspiracy, employed me;
but Haven had disappeared