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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
A DEFECTIVE STORY.
BY EMERSON BENNETT.

fs TRANCE things sometimes come
~ under Yonr notice." one day
y said to leading detective.
Yes, sir--strange, sometimes ro-
mantic,' he replied.
If you will give me the facts for
a short story, | viii put them in
print | rejoined.
lie reflected little, and then re-
marked that he recollected some
curious incidents that he thought
would interest me.
| expressed strong desire to
have them related, and he at once
proceeded to tell me what have
written down, word for word.
Some three years ago. he began.
Il was sitting alone in nv Office.
when fine-looking, well-dressed
stranger, about twenty-eight or
thirty years of age, entered and
asked to see Mr.. Carbon, the detec-
tive
i am the person named, and at
your service, sir, Ireplied. please
be seated
i do not wish to be interrupted
in what | propose to tell you,' he
said, glancing around, NOR do l
wish to have any listener but your
SELF
i rose and locked the door.
lie hesitated q little, colored some,
and then said
From my air of mystery, sup
pose, You think / have something
to relate of great Importance; but
though it is important to me, and
will be to you, if you trace out the
real facts, yet assure you, to be-
gin with, it is nothing more serious
than the loss of a diamond ring.
The ring, however, ! prize far be-
yond its normal value, as an heir
loom of the family, which has come
down to me through several gener-
ations, it being presented to one of
my ancestors by the Duke of Cam
bridge.
This ring he proceeded, 'came
into my possession, as the lineal
male heir on my twenty-first birth
day; and though | have since worn
it at times, ! have always watched
it with the most jealous care, and
never left it ont Of my sight, ex-
cept when locked in my safe, where
| keep my most important papers,
and a few valuables.
Now comes the mystery. Ny
safe has a combination-lock, and
that combination not q living NOR
tai knows except myself f-not even
my wife. i will take my Bible oath
that the last time had the ring,
showing it to friend, | returned
it to the safe. That was a week
ago to-day; and when | yesterday
unlocked the safe to get private
paper, missed the ring from the
little iron-box, where / always keep
it. Startled at this, / began search
for it. Locking my room door,
that might not be disturbed, /
took out everything in the safe, and
examined every spot and paper with
the greatest care, but without find
ing the precious jewel, and then put
everything back in its proper place.
The ring was the only thing mis-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

q true name in connection with
these facts.
| never have. all the names I
have given you are fictitious.
Both the brother and sister are
now dead. What the interview
was between them never knew.
She died in a mad house in less
thar six months, and he was drown.
ed on river excursion in less than
year.
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

| wednesday, January 10, 1894.
The New Jersey democrats and
republicans organized separate
Senates at Trenton yesterday.
There were some exciting scenes.
The Governor recognized the demo-
cratic Senate.
In his address before the PENN
sula Horticultural Society at Dover.
which paper was read by Secretary
Webb, President Ridgely said the
life Of che peach industry in the
upper and middle peninsula is seri-
ously threatened.
Hon. ID. NJ. Key, United States
Judge for the eastern district of
Tennessee, stated yesterday that he
will retire from the bench soon
after his SEVENTEEN birthday, which
occurs January q. Among the
applicants to succeed him are F. 8.
Webb and Judge ii. II. Ingersoll,
OF Knoxville, and Judge G. ID.
Clark, of Chattanooga.
The Maryland Legislature reas-
sembled last evening. President
Smith, in the Senate, and Speaker
Preston, in the House. announced
the standing committees. In the
Senate, Mr.. Hayes introduced his
reassessment bill and Mr.. Moss in
troduced a bill for the execution of
criminals by electricity. In the
House the measure known as the
law record bill was introduced by
Mr.. Taylor.
In the House OF Representatives,
while he was concluding his speech
in favor of the new tariff bill, Mr..
Wilson was interrupted number
of times by republicans, but he sue
ceeded in routing his questioners
by his replies. Mr.. Burrows, of
Michigan, made the first speech
for the republican side against the
Wilson tariff bill aud employed the
old theatrical trick of waiting for
applause from his party associates.
Thursday, January IL, 1894.
The division of spoils between
the republicans and Tammany goes
on smoothly.
Llewellyn Achison, ninety-three
years old, has disappeared mysteri-
ously in Charles county.
Secretary Steuart urged in a re-
port to the State board of health
that vigilance be used to prevent
the introduction Of smallpox in
Maryland.
In his speech in favor of tho
tariff bill Mr.. johnson stated that
the steel-rail pool had made an
offer of o. 200 day to the Mary
land Steel Company at Sparrow's
Point, Nd, not to make rails.
There is a controversy for Office
between V. p. Pennington, who
qualified to act as county treasurer
and clerk of the commissioners of
Charles county. and Il. II. Medley,
who claims the Office as his own.
The assessment bill prepared by
Governor Brown was introduced in
the House. The report Of DR..
Frank L. Shaw, State tax commits
sioner, makes a number Of impor-
tant recommendations. Bills affect
ing the county commissioners in
Frederick, st. Mary's and Kent
will be introduced.
The democratic caucus of the
Maryland Legislature unanimously
renominated Mr.. Spencer G. Jones
for State treasurer and Mr.. John.
q. A. Robson for police commits
sioner for Baltimore city. The re-
publican caucus nominated Mr.. w.
II. Kinks, of Frederick county, for
State treasurer, and Mr.. j. Frank
Tyler, of Baltimore city, for police
commissioner.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

his eyes blazed like a madman's, and
he turned upon me with haughty
rage that / hare never seen equaled,
not even on the stage.
+ For what do you take me, sir 2
he cried, his now ashy lips fairly
quivering. III this man is guilty,
so help God, even prince of the
realm, my own hand should blow
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

R Stranger: Why were you
fighting that boy?
Cause I knew / could lick him.
Il Good Ners.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

cssh yaI1o II the diamond wouId
not cxceed . thousand dollars, and
Jet I would give Eve thousand :
nay, ten thousand--la than
lose it. Besides, there runs le.
gend in The family, that whoever
parts with it will suffer some great
misfortune.
You had 1t week ago, you say
-you showed it to friend-you
locked it up IN Your safe-and you
have not seen it since!'
THAT Is my statement
sWho was the friend to whom YOU
showed the ring n
sThe Honorable Godfrey Percy.
the youngest son Df an English no.
bleman, who has been spending a
couple OF weeks at my house as my
guest
is he with you still p
He is. / will be frank with you.
My sister and | met him in Lon
don couple of years ago, and he is
now engaged to her, and will remain
my guest until after the wedding,
which is fixed fora week from to-
day.
WAS he with you when you locked
the ring in the safe p
why that question, Mr.. Carbon?'
We'll. for anything you like. II
you are to question my questions |
fear we shall not get on very fast.
Ii he was with you, of course he
saw you lock itpp, and xearhaye
proof that you dill wilal ycz mink
you did,
4 beg your pardon, Mr.. Carbon.
/ thought your questions might i'm
ply some suspicion of my friend on
your part, and would just as soon
have you to suspect my own wife.
Yes, he was present and saw me
place the ring in the iron box, lock
that, and afterward lock the safe,
and he is as anxious as | am to
have me solve the mystery by the
recovery of the precious jewell
$50 far so good. Now, then, you
have servants, of course?'
: Yes, six-two men, a boy, and
three females
you do not suspectany Of them?'
How can /, when no one knows
the combination of my safe-lock be-
sides myself p
1T is a mysterious affair, said
|, and | can get no clew from any,
thing you tell me. To make a start
il the matter, it might be necessa-
for me to be an inmate in your
house for few days, and even that
might amount to nothing
Il would like to try anything that
would promise even the shadow Of
a hope, he anxiously rejoined, with
an air of depression.
Then suppose ! become your
guest for a few days p | suggested.
'If you will
'But not as an officer-not in my
real character l proceeded. You
must introduce me as a friend Of
yours, just come to town-say VIII
liam Perkins, from Boston-and
not even your wife must know to
the contrary
Very well-I viii arrange it, and
tomorrow, at three o'clock, viii
meet and escort you home to dim
ner. But is it not possible that.
some one viii recognize you p -,
I will take care Of that / al 4
swered. ~ "
We arranged the place Of medga
ing at q certain hotel, and VI Y
there a little before time, disguisd
in a manner satisfactory to mysellL
Mr. George Howell, the gentle
man in question, appeared accord
ing to appointment, but ! saw at d
glance that he did not recognize
me. lie took seat facing the door.
and let him remain some minutes
over the time. Then | took seat near
him, and made some casual remark
about the weather. He seemed nm
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18

JOSEPH LANTZ, manufacturer d.
ssoverlets, bags, ingram and rag catd
On the Leonardt0wn road near Califd
Nd. Jan 4, '947
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lumber Alexandria be asend
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-01-18
NEWS IN BRIEF.

From as B.i.imors sua.
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fsARPET WEAVER.

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a. TRANCE things sometimes come
~ under Yonr notice." one day
said to leading detective.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
DECREASE IN PENSION CLAIMS.
The Number of Cases Now Pending Ac.
tiOn by Examiners Is 654.l

The Number of Cases Now Pending A..
tiOn by Examiners Is 654.I69.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-The decrease
in the number of claims received daily at
the pension bureau is shown in a state
ment prepared at the department. The
number of pensioners ON the rolls is now
approximately 966,OOO against 952, 900 for
the corresponding week of last year. The
number has, however, steadily diminished
since the first of September The number
of cases now pending the action of the ex-
aminers is 654, 169 This is decrease of
over 81 900 in the standing number during
the year.
The number received during last week
is decrease of 3,443 from the number re-
ceived in the corresponding week last
year. There is also decrease of 2S1 in the
number OF cases allowed during the week
and an increase in the cases rejected. The
claims now pending are divided by classes
as follows: Old war, 3,557; Indian wars
2,s1s; service since March 4, 1861, 203. .495:
act of June %, 1890, 126, 72l; additional to
prior applications on file under former
acts, 106, ,427: increase, 2,B, ,629; increase and
accrued widows, 5,SS7, and army nurses.
616
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
REFUSES, ASSISTANCE.
Hcartless Conduct of the British Naval
Officers In Rio BAY.

Hcartless Conduct of the British Naval
Officers In Rio Bay.
LONDON, March 10-Christopher Fur.
ness, member of parliament for Hartle-
pool and head of the firm of Furness.
Withey Il Co, steamship builders and
owners, has received the following cable
message from Rio de Janeiro, addressed to
him by the masters of the British steam
ships now at that port:
The American navy is rendering the
necessary assistance in landing the sick
and supplying with water. Our navy re-
fuses to grant such assistance Can you
do anything in our behalf? Mortality ter
rible. Only hospital avail able is ten
miles from anchorage"
Mr. Furness. Immediately upon receipt
of this cablegram, telegraphed to the for
eiGn office asking that instructions be sent
to the British commander ut Rio Janeiro
ordering or authorizing him to render the
necessary assistance. Mr. Furness added
that the conduct of the British navy at
Rio Janeiro during the past three months
was such that he was inclined to move an
adjournment next week of the house of
commons in order to discuss the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
Encouraging to Silver Men.

WASHINGTON, March 10 Senator AIli-
son regards the appointment by Germany
of commission to investigate the silver
question as an incident of great signifi-
canoe, particularly because the commits
sion, with the exception of one or at the
most two of its members, is composed Of
bimetallists. The creation of the commits
sion, the senator says, is due to the rapid
decline in silver. He looks to see the ex-
ample of Germany followed by other gov
ernments of Europe. This action of
Germany" the senator said, "ought to
give the greatest encouragement to the
friends of silver in the United States who
believe that the true solution of the prob
lem is by international agreement"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
COxEH'S ARMY OF PEACE.
The Promoter in Pittsburg in the Interest
of His scheme.

The Promoter in Pittsburg in the Interest
of His scheme.
PITTsBURG, March ,0-J. S. Coxev. who
is planning to march on to Washington
and awe the senators with 20o,00O men at
his back, came to town. He expects to
consult with Pittsburger who, he SAYS.
will be Of great assistance to him in Or
ganizing. He would not tell his name
He will probably consult with some of the
labor leaders while here. He stated that
he had just received word that 20 600
men will go to Washington from the CITY
of Philadelphia alone.
He thinks about 100000 will center there
They will go from all sections of the
country. He doesn't think it a good plan
for the so-called army to be too large. He
stated that Senator Stewart has consent-
ed that the army use 1000 acres of his
land at Washington as a camping ground
provided the tenants are willing. Mr..
CoXey only desires such people to ioin his
army as understand the object aimed at
and are thoroughly patriotic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
Terrible Double Tragedy.

LoGANsPoRT, Ind +, March 1o.--A double
tragedy was revealed here. The body of
Philip Petrie was found on the Wabash
railway, near this city, with the head
missing. Petrie had committed suicide.
The coroner went to the Petrie home to
summon Mrs. Petrie to testify at the in
quest. The house seemed to be deserted,
and an entrance was forced. The dead
body Of Mrs. Petrie was found on the bed.
The woman had evidently been dead sew
eral days. On the bed was note in which
Petrie said his wife had been unfaithful
and that he had determined to kill her
and put an end to his misery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
Indignaet Troians in Nrass-Meetinp.

TROY, NJ Y, March lo-Three thou
sand people sof all political belief assem-
bled in mass-meeting in the Fifth avenue
Presbyte-ian church to express their indig-
nation at the crime ut last Tuesdays cleo
ton and formulate plans for the punish
ment OF all connected with the outrage.
80 great was the crowd that it was neces-
sary to hold an overflow meeting in the
Baptist church near by. a resolution was
adopted providing for the appointment of
a committee of 100 to await upon Govern
or fioWer and urge vigorous prosecu-
ton of the cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
REAR ADMIRAL A. E. Z. BrNHAM,

and other powers, except the United
States, are cruising outside to escape the
contagion of yellow fever.
Fired Upon by Insurgents.
AS the tug Isabel, flying the British
flag, was steaming in the outer harbor
she was fired upon by = pc insurgent
steamer Victoria, the shot p8ssing through
the Isabel's flag. The Isabel stopped and
the Victoria by signal compelled her
to come alongside, which she did. The
Victoria took of of one the crew of the Isa-
Bile, pressing him into the insurgent serv.
ice and ordered the tug away. The matte.
was at once reported to the British aut hor-
lties, but they have taken no action what
ever. The English people here are highly
indignant, but are helpless, for all their
warship are outside. The tug owners have
cabled their grievance to England and the
German residents have wired to Monte
video to have their squadron returned to
protect them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
Illinois Kings Daughters au,, Sons.

CHICAGO, March 10.-Much of the ses-
sion of the state convention of Kings
Daughters and Sons was devoted to the
revision and adoption of a new constitu-
tioil, the main changes being the empow.
erlhS OF the executive committee to elect a
vice chairman III the event of the death of
the state secret4ry. The general member
snip lee was fixed at 10 cents and the state
zee at cents. Mrs. w. H. Wait of
Peoria was elected state secretary. and
Mrs IL. B. Goodwin of Chicago was
chosen to serve during her absence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
Waite. VIII Not Interfere.

DENVER, March 10.-For the first time
In his administration Governor Waite will
decline to interfere in the carrying out OF
capital punishment in the case of Murder
ers Thomas Jordan, William Nesbit and
Santiago Torres. The governor has re-
peatedly expressed his opposition to capi-
tai punishment, and often interfered by
committing the death sentence to impris-
onment. In the present instances, how.
ever. he has declared he will let the law
take its course
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
Miscellaneous.

At 2lc a yard-The best stand
ard calico.
AT sc a yard--Good striped
tennis flannel.
At 10c yard-Heavy yard
wide percales for waists.
At SC yard-Good heavy dress
ginghams.
At 1Oc yard-Corded taffeta,
n waist fabric, worth double.
At 10c a yard-Fast black sa-
tine, plain and figured.
At SIC a yard-4-i bleached
muslin, worth one-half m ore.
At SIC a yard-4-4 unbleached
muslin, as heavy as Indian head.
At 11!c a yard-9-4 unbleach-
ed sheeting, worth 16c.
At l5c n yard-9-4 unbleached
sheeting. good enough for any
one
At Sc a yard-Heavy brown
denim.
At 1Oc n yard-Heavv brown
and blue and striped denim.
At 10c n yard-Best shirting,
better than Otis or Cords.
At 25c. 371c, 44c, 5Sc, SOC and
75c a ward we will give you such
linens that you will be proud of.
At 1Oc-A large size heavy bath
towel: would be good value at 15c.
At 5c-A pure linen crash that
improves by washing. and by
other merchants are indeed cheap
at &c yard.
At 44c each-Chenille covers,
doIble fringe.
At 97c each-6-4 chenille COW
ers. double fringe, worth $1.35.
At S2. 30 each-8-4 chenille COW
ers, double fringe, worth $3.50.
At$1.25 each-8-4 chenille COW
ers. double fringe. Under ordi-
nary circumstances we would not
think of selling at less than 81. 65,
put this sale will see them 60 at
SI.25. Hotel keepers, take no.
tice.
At $2.4S each-A Marseilles
quilt that should and does bring
So, ordinarily.
At 29c a pair-A corset that
YOU would think cheap at 40 to
SOC. Great values at SOC, 75c, 81
and &1.25. You can find almost
anything you want in our corset
denartmen in the way of corsets.
At CSC each-Corset covers,
drawers. gowns and chemises.
Ask to see our SOC, 75c and CSC
skirts. drawers and corset COW
ers. EVERYBODY that makes COM
parisons admit we have the best
values of any house in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
War on n Postmaster.

MUSHROOM, Mich, March 10.-William
Peck, recently appointed postmaster at
Montague, took possession and a merry
war commenced. Montague is fourth
class Office, with receipts of about 81, 200,
and the opposition proposes to cut these
down. A business collection has been in
stituted and the mails are then sent to
the train, the postmaster losing the can
collation.. The feeling is very bitter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10
To Fight O,eomarrarine.

NEW YORK, March 10.-The New York
Mercantile exchange ut meeting decided
to appoint a committee, to report next
Monday, to map out policy for u national
organization in connection with the Ma
tional Dairynien's union to fight Armour
d Co in the sale Of oleomargarine and
imitation butter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10

LONDON, MARCH 10.-The health of Mr..
Gladstone has greatly improved aid he is
now pronouEcN to be ON the high road to
complete recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10

Postmasters at Pittsburg and st. Louis.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-The president
has nominated John c. O'Donnell to be
postmaster at Pittsburg, Pa, and James
l.. Carlisle to be postmaster at ST. Louis,
No.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-10

The severest cases of rheumatism
are cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
the great blood purifier. Now is the
time to take it. Hoods cures.