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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Died, on Wednesday, the 9th OF
June, 1894, at her residence in this
place, Mrs. Ann R. Baker, wife OF
MIR. Levi Baker, aged ca years.
Mrs. Baker leaves husband, two
sons and daughters, sister and four
brothers-among the latter the emf
nent Rev. DIR. Milton Valentine,
president of the Lutheran Theologi-
cal Seminary at Gettysburg, Pa.
She was of retiring disposition and
scrnpulous integrity Funeral SER
vices were held at her late residence
Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
DR.. A. G. Hopkins; interment in
Edge-Hill Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
AdvertIsed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charles Town, Jefferson
county, w. Va, June 80, 1894:
II. G. Allen, p. V. Allen, George Clay, Mrs.
Mamie V. Ma cius, CD Mr.. Dan Mathews, r.
Yates, (2.)
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to
the dead letter office. Persons call
ing for them will please say that the
are advertised
GEO. Il. FLAee, p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Norfolk and Western trains pas
sing here northward at $3.50 A. M,
and southwark at 5:37 p. NJ. now
run to and from Elkton, Va, in
stead of Shenandoah as heretofore
Tie hotel at Elkton will be run
this season by proprietor Wright.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

The Independent firemen are con
tinuing active preparations for their
coming anniversary celebration on
the 18th of July, A number of mer-
chants have already promised to en-
ter into the trades display, and it is
earnestly hoped that all will take part
therein and make it as imposing as
possible. Several bands of music
are expected. and the speakers will
be announced uext week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
Ice and Wood

TNHE undersigned win shortly begin the dali
= u delivery of an excellent quality of Ice
dc VIII be pleased to serve all former custom
Has also q largo lot of cord woodEseasone
aud green-oak and hickory, besides Short
wo t and VIII deliver the same promptly ON
fue quality. Ss'-sS.es y
Orders may be left with Mr. John oden,
near the Charles Town Mill.
MARSHALL BURNS.
MAY 8, IS9
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
Personal Mention.

Mrs. VIM. L. Wilson is quite sick
AIr. S: Hirschman is in Baltimore,
Capt. ". Fl. Kable, of staunton,
spent day in Charles Town.
Mr.. Milton Hirschman spent a day
here with his sister, Mrs. S. Schloss.
Miss Norma schIoss is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Somehow, in Morgan
town.
Miss Ella L. Dishman, of Unison,
Va, is visiting her aunt Mrs. A. d.
AIiley.
Miss Ann Eagan has returned
from visit to Ter brother at Buena
Vista, Va.
Rev. F. A. Strother, of Shepherds
town, was registered at the Watson
House last Thursday.
Mrs. Sophia Herr and daughter.
Miss Lena, of Martinsburg, have
been stopping at the Carter House.
Mrs. VIM. Kahn and babe returned
from Martinsburg yesterday, accom-
panied by Mrs. Kahn's father, Mr..
David We'll.
EX-Gov. Wilson and some half
dozen or more invited friends were
entertained at dinner by Judge Beck
with yesterday afternoon.
Capt. Jno. j. Williams, of Win
chester, and Hon. Geo. NJ. Beltz-
hoover, of Shepherdstown, were in
town attending court last Thursday.
Mr.. l.. j. Bracket, son of Rev.
n. C. Bracket of Storer College,
has graduated at Bates College, Me. !,
and will make journalism his voca-
ton.
The wife and daughter of Vice
President Stevenson arrived here
last Thursday, and will spend a por-
ton of the summer at the Hotel Pow
hatan.
Mr.. T. C. Green went to Washing
ton City this morning, to escort Mrs.
GREEN'S niece. Miss Lizzie NIcGhee,
that far on her way home to Louisa
G. H., Va.
Mrs. Dr. C. P. Kearfott, of Mar
tinsville, Va, with four children,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. j.
NJ. SencindiVer, and left for home
last Saturday.
Miss Jennie Daniel, daughter of
Mr.. Greenhow Daniel, of Fredcr-
icksburg, is with her grandm other,
Mrs. Maria X. Daniel, at Mrs. EIiz-
abeth BeIIer's.
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson and wife
returned to their home in this place
last Thursday, and on Friday morn
ing Mr.. Wilson left to resume his
duties at Washington.
Mrs. Kate Youst (nee Hilbert), of
Washington, ID. c.. who has been
visiting her brothers and sisters in
CIiadron, Nebraska, is on a visit to
the parental home here.
Judge B. d. DIagruder, of the su-
preme Court of Illinois, has, with his
wife, been q guest of Col. r. p.
Chew and family the past week.
They are now at tue Hotel Powhatan.
DIR. f. Douglas Davis graduated
from the University of Maryland in
April, and has recently passed a
successful examination before tue
Medical Examining Board Of Yir-
ginia.
DIR. NJ. Valentine. d. b., Pres. Of
the Theological Seminary at Gettys-
burg, Pa, Ezra Valentine of Balti-
more, William Valentine of Carroll
county, Md Mrs. Mary Shriner
and Mrs. BilIingslea of Woodbury.,
Baltimore, and Mrs. Emily Valentine
of Frederick county, Md, were in
attendance at Mrs. Bakers funeral.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Mrs. Thos. f. Woodward had her
horse hitched in front of Mrs. Ander-
sons on Mt. Parvo avenue, last
Thursday, when flies caused him to
break away, and the carriage to which
he was attached came in contact with
the trees and had the top torn off.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

A reception was given Friday
evening at the residence of Col. r.
p. Chew TO Judge b. D. Magruder,
of the Illinois Supreme Court, and
wife. The reception was attended
by large number of society people
of this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
Free Lecture.

John W. Rowan Camp Confederate
Veterans will meet in their usual
place Clover court room) next Fri
day evening promptly at Z. 40 o. clock,
and then proceed in a body to the
larger court room to hear the lecture
of Rev. DR.. Graham on StonewalI
Jackson. A full attendance is re-
quested.
By order of the Commander,
G. FRANK GALLAHER,
Adiutant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

The ladies of Shenandoah Junction
will hold festival and supper on the
4th and 9TH of July for the benefit of
the Baptist chapel. The public is
cordially requested to patronize it.
Turtle soup a specially.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

See Shepherd College advertise
ment in this issue. Prof. A. c..
Kimler, principal, has made for him
self an enViable reputation, and this
educational institution is one which
the people of the county may take
just pride in sustaining.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

THEY WANT NAArEs.-The Russell Art Pub
fishing Co., of 92S Arch St., Philadelphia. Ie-
sire the names and address of a few people in
every town who nre interested in works of
art, aud to secure them they offer to send free
water color picture, size 1Oxl3 inches. suita-
BILE for framing, and sixteen other pictures
about same size, in colors, to any enc sending
them at once the names and address of ten
persons (admirers of fine pictures) together
with six two-cent stamps to cover expense of
mailing, etc The regular price of these pic
lures Is Sl.O0, but they can all be secured free
by any person forwarding the names and
stamps promptly.
NoTE.-The editor of this paper has already
received copies of above pictures aud Consider
them really "Gems of Art
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

The families of Vice President
Stevenson and Gen. John B. Gordon,
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston, (niece
of President Buchanan) and Judge
Magruder, of the Illinois Supreme
Court, are among the distinguished
guests at the Hotel Powhatan at this
n1oce
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
RauIing.

TIME undersigned Is prepared to do Hauling
i. of all kinds. either with Cart or Wagon, d
moderate rates Delivering of merchandise
and baggage 20 and from the railroad depots
speciality Orders left at the Livery stable
o. Mr. Joseph Hunt viii receive prompt at
tention EDGAR D. GLA4EE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Moselle, the very interesting little
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
A. johnson, celebrated her fourth
birthday anniversary on Wednes-
day last, Goth instant, by garden
party between the hours of and Z
p. m. To say that the score or more
OF little tots like herself that were
present enjoyed themselves would
be expressing it mildly. They lolled
upon the grass in the pretty lawn,
repOsed in hammocks and disported
themselves in swings, played "keep
house" and ego to school," dressed
their dolls and undressed them, and
washed their faces, and rode them
in carriages and miniature dog carts,
&C., &c. At 6 o'clock they were in
vited to tables beautifully arranged
and richly and abundantly supplied
with good things. Each little one
as it arrived presented a gift to the
pretty hostess and in return receiv.
ed boutonniere of pansies as
souvenir. Among those present
were:-Marie Neill, Barbara Camp.
hell, Ethel Brown, Eloise Beckwith,
Peachie Washington, Virginia But.
ler, Katie Wyatt, Minnie Briscoe,
Emily and Mary Med. Poterfield,
Carrie Kennedy, Loyal Glavntt,
Willie Neill, James and Terrell Por-
terrified, TeddIe Kennedy, Theodore
Shugert. John Bishop, Conrad Smith
and Charlie Coleman. Misses Liz.
zie Brown and Mary Ransom assist
ed Mrs. johnson in entertaining the
little folks.-Free Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Elocution class for gentlemen, two
evenings a week, will begin about
July End For further particulars
enquire at Seminary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
Money for Sale,

By Building Association No. 10. MoSpAY
NIeHT, July 0, 1924, at 7:3O, at the office
of Cleon Moore
By order of Board.
c. FRANK GALLAHER,
July 81 1874. Sec'y and Treas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

If the men who think they cannot
be fitted in ready-to-wear clothing
would drop into the Temple of FASH
ion, we will soon convince them, and
probably they will save so per cent.
GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
Special Notice.
From this date on intend TO carry on a

STRTOTLY CASH BUSINESS.
Several hundred dollars of worthless bills is
avery dear lesson these times, blu. it has taught
me that business, to be conducted successfully,
must be done by the Cash System, and in
adopting it 1 intend to give my patrons the
benefit of the change. Choice meats will now
be sold cheaper than ever. and the man who
lays down the cash gets the benefit.
Nofa tJa Da,T,,,t.e., Dr..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
The RaItimore Weekly Sun.


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and complete. Every issue contains SToHIEs
PoRNs, HOUSEHOLD AND PuzzLE CoLu4Ns
. variety of interesting aud instructive ses
ieeted matter and other features. which make
u 9 welcome visitor 10 city aud county homes
One dollar z year Inducements 10 get4efs
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Daily and Weekly Sun mailed free Of poSfsee
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

well-dresscd man enjoys self-respect aud
inspires respect in others. How to be well
dressed at moderate cost is problem to
many, but Mr.. VIM. Kahn solves the problem
to the satisfaction of the throngs who visit his
do for, say for %, $40 or Sl5.? Call on us we
will surprise you. Your money back for the
asking. wy; K41N,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

The post Office will be closed on the 4th of
July from 10 A. n, to P NJ, and from ESQ
P. ". to 8 P. II. No money order business
will be transacted
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
why DO You Suffer

with your Eyes, when the assistance of
pair of
ROCK CRYSTAL oR.DIAAIoND LENsE;
viii give you relief We guarantee to tit or
refund the price. Large assortment. at
=. w. BROWNS,
Oct 20. 1891. Optician and Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
Charles Town Academy.

The next session of the Academy
begins Sept. 10, 1894.
r. K. MEADE, Principal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Prof. Cecil Baker and Mr.. Gus
tav Wiltshire will take a party of
fifteen persons to Shannondale
Springs next Monday, for sojourn
of several weeks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Nothing but good stock killed, and meats
kept pure and fresh in one of the best Refrig-
orators this side of Baltimore very impor-
tant item this hot weather.
P. B. DORSEY,
July 3. 1S94-St, Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Levi Baker and family tender their
thanks to the kind friends who rem
dered services and sympathy at the
funeral of Mrs. A. r. Baker, on the
29th ultimo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

For reDt.-A frame dwelling, con-
tanning four large rooms. Inquire at
this office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
LITTLE BOYS su1rs.-Tl

LITTLE BOYS SUITs.-The kinds that keep
mothers hair from turning gray trying TO
keep the buttons sewed and the seams from
fraying-the sorts that don't take a big, fat
ing neat and trim. The rouTh and tumble
lads need good, strong, and yet withal stylish
garments. That's the kind we get made and
sell, and the prices are lower than you did
expect to pay for good suits.
WIN. KAHN
T1r.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
Wait for Prof. Little,
The Eye Specialist.

Office with DIR. Luke, Dentist.
July 18-hours from II to . P. NJ.
Scientific adaptation of Lenses,
which afford easy and harmless use
to the eye. Glasses furnished if re-
quired. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Consultation free.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
To the Generous PubIic,

CHARLES Town, w. Va, May %,
1894. We are getting ready ) build
a church out at Johnsontown, w.
Va. Who wilIheIp? He that giyeth
to the poor lendeth to the Lord.
Endorsed by all the ministers in
Charles Town,
c. c. WA1NwR1GHT,
Pastor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Try us on white shirts, you will
be pleased how nice they fit, at
Hirschman's.
Everything in millinery that is
new for this seasons wear, you can
find at Hirschman's
Look at our line of negligee shirts,
best selection of colors we have ever
shown, at Htrschman's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03


BECKER BROS. PRoPRIEToRs
Charles Becker, Office Abe. Lombard ST.,
Louis Becker Baltimore, Nd.
The Wines and Brandies for which we So
ltctt your orders are of our own production
and superior to any native Wines aud Bran.
dies offered. The land of the Blue Ridge Fruit
and Wine Company embraces the foot hills of
the Blue Ridge Mountains. on the east hank
of the Shenandoah River In Jefferson County
w. va. ms district is known to contain the
same soil, has similar climate and location
as the well-known charentc and Champagne
districts OF France (their soil IL of a broken
ehalky formation, containing q large percent
age oil Oxide OF Iron that imparts to their
Wines and Brandles the peculiarly that has
given them worldwide reputation.) So far
nowhere in the world has q similar location
been discovered until the locating of the Bloc
Ridge Fruit and Wine Company In West Vir-
ginia- The Blue Mountain Peaches to-day
stand pre-eminenti also the Grapes and in
Offering our Wines and Brandies we do not
claim them as Imported, but of our own pro-
and worthy of a fair comparison with the
finest Imported goods.
Special attention is called to our Cognac and
Brandy as being absolutely pure.
The Peach COgnac is made of the pure Juice
OF mountain peaches Ono seed or pomace Il
used), and Is distilled for medicinal use.
Peach Brandy Is made Of Peach pomacc,;
all seeds are taken out before distiIling.
me oEdpS loBuAc IS made OF choice white
wine, and is distilled for medicinal use
Grape Brandy is made of pomace.
Sample cases containing i've varieties of
Wines @ bottles cach), and two varieties of
Cognac q bottlc each), t $500 per case OTIS.
Packages charged extra: Gallon So; CAL
Ion Kegs 81 90; 10 Gallon Kegs S1.2d.
Barrels aud Half Barrels freq.
THE BLUE RIDGE FRUIT & WINE CO.
Address all orders to BEcKER Bros, 40 z.
Lombard St, baltimore, Nd
Dec 10 1871
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Mr.. Armentrout has completed the
main walls for the new bridge over
Evitt's run on West Washington
street, and has the wing walls well
under waY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
JannarE2 2. Is.

IGhEsI price In Cash Tor Veal CaIyes.
mem. G. 2. WILL
TT yoa wish to buy q. FFesh Cow come Az,
, 'es u.s. CT. WALL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

The Town Council last night laid
the corporation levy at 80 cents on
each 500 of real and personal prop
erty, S1.50 on dogs, and $40 on
bitches,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
For Rent,

A PAYMENTS of Five Good Rooms. conn
~ tortahly and conveniently located in the
center OF Charles Town. Apply ut the
Jan. II. 1S92-tf. SPIRIT OFFICER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Judge f. Boyd Faulkner held a
special term of the jefferson Circuit
Court last Thursday, and will hold
an adjourned special term next Fri
dav.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Three hundred middle posts and
$50 mortised posts for sale by Geo.
Fl. Hagley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

Five hundred perch of good build
ing stone for sale by VIM. Philips
& Sons.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

A 500 organ, as good as new,
will be sold for S65. Apply at the
SPIRIT office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
Sand and Wood.

Sand and Wood for sale, delivered on short
notice. Wood In = cord lots, to suit purchas-
ers. Apply to
CHARLES TOWN BRICK & TILE 70
May Is, 1Sq4-Sm
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03
ORDER YOUR WINES AND BRANDIEs
DIRECT FROM THE PRODUCER.
The Blue Ridge Fruit
and Wine Company.

NILLVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA.
BECKER BROS. PRoPRIEToRs
Charles Becker, Office 419E. Lombard St,
Louis Becker. Baltimore. nd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-03

VIII l4t1H1 IOFFN bINIOtN ME OII-
May Is, 1s94-Sm,
tbs PAPER !; + g q sls s:s 49, 50:
u g. 4TEk8 sou s5r s1 sai'T4zsa zElzts
a TDALGARN'S you eau get Wheeling
n Stogies for 5 csutR-
I am shipping Lambs & Calves every week.
C. r. WALL
NAL BRUSHES-of these we have a fun.
IN line. LIGHT & WATSON
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-23

man being found in New York with
'rache' written mp above him, and it
was argued Mt the time in the ncwspa-
pers that the secret societies must have
done it. ] guessed that what puzzled
the New Workers. would puzzle the
Londoners, so l dipped my finger in
my own blood and printed it on a on
venient place on the wall. Then !
walked down to my cab and found
that there was nobody about, and that
the night was still very wild. ! had
driven some distance, when l pnt my
hand into the pocket in which / usual
ly kept Lucy's ring and found that it
was not there. / was thunderstrucl
Mt this. fer it was the only mcmento
that l had of her. Thinking that /
might have dropped 1t when l stopped
over Drebber's body, drove back, and,
leaving my cab in u side street, ! went
boldly up to the house-for I was ready
to dare anything rather than lose the
ring! When ! arrived there l walked
right into the arms of a police officer
who was coming out, and only mar.
aged to disarm his suspicious by pre-
tending to be hopelessly drunk.
THAT was how Enoch Drebber came
to his end. All ! had to do then was
to do as much for S~tangerson, and so
pay of John Terriers debt. ! knew
that he was staying at Halliday's pri-
vate hotel, and l hung about all day,
but he eve came out. ! fancy that
he suspected something when Drebber
failed to put in an appearance. He
was cunning, was S~tangerson, and al
ways on his guard. II he thought he
could keep me off by staying indoors
he was very much mistaken. ! soon
found out which was the window of
his bedroom, and early next morning
! took advantage of some ladders
which were lying In the lane behind
the hotel and so made my way into his
room In the gray of the dawn. ! woke
him up and told him that the hour had
come when he was to answer for the
life he had taken so long before. de-
scribed Drcbber's death to him, and l
gave him the same choice Of the
poisoned pills. Instead Of grasping at
the chance Of safety which hat offered
him, he sprang from his bed and few
at my throat. In solf-defcnse ! stabbed
him to the heart. 1t would have been
the same In any case, for Providence
would never have allowed his guilty
hand to pick out anything but the
poison.
Il have little more to say, and it's as
well, for l am about done up. went
on cabling 1t for a day or so, intend
ing to keep at it until l could save
enough TO take me back to America. l
was standing in the yard when a
ragged youngster asked II there was q
cabby there called jefferson Hope, and
said that his cab was wanted by y gen.
The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-23

GROWER Is considerably less wide than
a gentlcrnan's brougham.
This Yves the first point gained. l
then walked slowly down the garden
path, which happened to be composed
of a clay soil, peculiarly suitable for
taking impressions. No doubt IL APP
peared to you to be n mere trampled
line of slush, but to- my trained eyes
every mark upon it's surface bad a
meaning. There IL no branch of de-
tective science which is so important
and so much neglected as the art of
tracing footsteps. Happily, ! have al
ways laid great stress upon it, and
much practice has made IL second
nature to me. / saw the heavy foot
marks Of the constables, but I saw
also the tracks Of the two men who
had first passed through the garden.
II was easy to tell that they had been
before the others, because In places
their marks had been entirely obliter-
ated by the others coming upon the
top of them. In this way my second
link was formed, which told me that
the nocturnal visitors were two in
number, one remarkable for his height
las I calculated from the length of his
stride) and the other fashionably
dressed, to judge from the small and
elegant impression left by his boots.