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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

san FTzrscAsco. Dec. T2-TrA RraHstr.e.
Mescantils agency reports S. faIiur~= IN
the facinc coast states ard territories
Tor the month OF November. fss4 with
assets q So - and liabilities OF ysss ~
a compared with IL for the previous
month. with assets OF ssSs IL and Isahglt-
ties OF t.les,zi4. and II for the correspond
ing month OF 1888. with assets OF sss s4s
ard liabilities OF s<s5EI.
Brayerman q Boseiernar vrhosaxa1A
jewelers.. failed to-day for Sc eoa rao~- ~
which Is owed tn the East Assets are
small
Oakland. Cal. Der. f2-Martfn u. Sam
son' VINO has been conducting an extern
asFe meat business in this city, today
hiea a petition OK insolvency. with nabii-
tiles over sz7.o9 and nominal assets. A
very large list OF creditors Is appended TO
the petition.
Washington City, Dec. i2.-Recesv~--
were to-day appointed for the Fidelity
building. loan and investment assoc.a-
ton.
Needles. Cal. Dec. l2.-Tbe Needles
National bank closed today for Iaek OF
funds 10 pay demands made on II TODAY.
81 Joseph, No.. Dec. l2.-The CONNER
caad bank went into the hands OF an as
slgnee last night The announcement
created no surprise here, as IL has been
known for some time that the bank was
losing money. The capital IS sl2s. 90. and
oy late losses on loans has been impaired
one-hstlk The directors decided that il
would be more profitable to close now
than 70 make Up the deficit The assets
are S2s.ooo and the liabilities $4,000. No
other bank In St Joseph is affected. and
no trouble is feared
San Francisco, Dec. I2.-The insolvency
OF Capt K. r. Thomas. the soap manu-
facturer OF West Berkeley, is TO be made
a cause cclebre. Thomas failed for $780,
Go, and stated tina; his assets are prac-
ttcaly nothing. His creditors are con-
WINGED that. instead OF beln a pauper. he
Is today worth $5oo.00o. largely In valuable
stocks and bonds
ST. Louis. Dec. i2.-Attorney Marshall
Weir, assignee OF Henry Setter. the Leba-
non. Ill. banker. politician and farmer,
said to-day that IL would be several DAYS
before he could make statement From
all that can be learned from responsible
citizens at Beileville. Ill. the liabilities OF
Setter viii be- somewhere between 500 CO.
and 5000 but what the assets amount
to no one seems TO know. II is estimated
that citizens OF Lebanon and vicinity are
out 10000 by the closing OF the bank
there.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

Hoquiarn. Dec. Is-SpeclaL-P. Autzen
ex@county commissioner and AZ esteemed
citizen. has been appointed deputy collec-
Tor Tor Grav< Harbor 20 replace Il. .
Haieht. resigned. Collector Saun-
sers has realized Tor some time
that four-dfths of the deputy $
work il from EoQuiauA and thfs -
the initial step towards changing the port
from Aberdeen 20 Hoauiarn. es the latter
place ~ four niles nearer deep water
a.,.sss All the foreign shipping, and con
frofsT BE large stea rHers q the harbnT
sTata Rrssointfnant - a very satisfactory
one ana Mr. Autzsn viii enter upon the
duties 90 his Office at once.
-Fes.,s Democrats have asked for the fus-
r,,a@state appointment &c John Richardson
n sNA offt-sa % postmaster. Mr RIcharz1-
a., h ar ola resident and a good Demo
-. bs1t shts move VIII undoubtedly he
res,9srsl hs.vea when the tide turns two
wears hence.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13
1ApS NOT SAVAGES.
rhsv Deny the Reports of Mas
sacre at Port Arthur.
..oTHER GAIN IN mAhcHuR,a.
-. Chinese Flee From Fooehov-Ihs
ysvs ss shsnhaikwsu-chinsss
Troops Dishssrssnsd.

r.sssnvton City. Dec. 12.-The fol-
..-..v statement was issued from the
rsaauese legation today
s,rne Japanese minister expresses the
1890 disbelief IN the reports Of
s...~stses said 70 have been committed
= 80 Jszaness troops AZ Port Arthur.
=. r@ss1satson OF Marshal Oyaua.
- orders 10 his troops against ex-
- os any kInd were OF the strfctest
~-.,,re and the discipline maintained in
=. rsnanese army, In his opinion. ren-
80 <sIch a state OF things impossible.
= h4,,eyex. therefore. that these reports
!, Jaranese cruelty are greatly exag-
.s.a,ed. and thinks that the official re-
49, ~ what mas really happened. which
- certainly be made pubic. VIII prove
,sacn 4, De SO. The legation has as yet
:. aeanite adv4ces on the subject. be-
~s,s a report that a number OF Japan
=. lsf,orerg. VINO had been armed with
sznras for their own protection. entered
- town DUNG the battle and were
,.sg,.v az soIYre excess. After the fights
= Ksnchow and Taiienwan the Japan
~ dead we're found decapstated and
s<herwssc horribly nsutilated. 1t Is pos
ssbiA thai the japanese Iaborerz. infiam-
u ~ these atrocities and intoxicated
rsts iIousr found in the town. may
aaes Done the things alleged while the
e-ht was gong on, but OF this the lega-
ssan report their disbelief and are GER
s,la that tie culprlts viii be sunrnar-
,ly and quickly dealt WITH"
eTks Feocnow taken By the Japs is not
,be Foklen capital. but town In Man
charsa. From Shanhaikwan a railroad
Rms 10 Tsentsln: from Tienfsln 70
pekIng. Elnety miles, the walking is ex-
cellent)
New York, DeG IA cable To the
World from Yokohama says the Japan
Csc troops entered Port Arthur. Sovem-
Ger 81. and nIassacred practically the
entire population in cold blood. De
fenscless and unarTned people were
Autchered IN their houses. and the
bodies were unspeakably muiilated.
There was an unrestrained reign OF
murder which continued three days.
me whole town was plundcred with ap-
paIAng atrocities. Ii was the first stain
upon japanese civilization. The Japan
sse. IN this instance. relapsed into bar
barssH1. All pretense that the eircum-
stances justified the atrocities Is false.
TIE civilized world Will be Mortified by
ne details. Foreign correspondents.
Mortified by the spectacle, left the army
r. disgust.
Hiroshima. Dec. IA detachment Of
TIE japanese second army occupied Foo
4. ~ a
any opposition The Chinese garrison
at Foochow. 5000 strong. retreated TO
Eewchang.
Tieaisin. Dec. 1.-TWO thousand
japanese troops have arrived at Shan
kaikwan. The Chinese soldiers at Wei
aslwei declare that they viii leave that
sace immediately upon the appearance
q ne japanese.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

Tse4le-1. bzt the decision OF fh4 land cssce
WE.z Esszsafrz<~z
Northern Pacific FzIIruzad corany ~
= = Fss@2~ kEfl + w EHzGwE4L re-
E4rz1z land II olygapsa district. Wash
. fsrsaes ary@a.sa. aIst the case vas
1.cs1est II favor ot the latter
Ass-Etsern PzcSfse P4si-vses f--.rrax1w -
fa4~FAcA Carroll. e0n1eguing Lard IN ClEyrr-
piA district Wash. The cosaTanTss apEaal
NszS rejected. as41 the decision % the lad
Office admitted
Northern Pacific Railroad Company "a
district, Wash In tha arspeal a. SO Or
nler TIE secretary has directed the Lard
c0z1l missioner % ascertain mere fully the
rights OF Clark
CornslIus L. Dorcvan VS. the Northern
facific Railroad Company. q claim IN
ossfn5ssa district Wash. The plaintiff ap-
pealec. but The decision % the lard offsce
was affirmed
No-thern Pacific Railroad r0-urarv -
4 n mas De~u1sn. ernSractr z lard 81 gp4vrr-
pa district Wash. On APPEAL the 9sr{s-
ION 81 the land Office was affirmed
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

Whatcou. Dec Specialize city
attorney reports that the city can legal
~ put in an electric light plant as pro-
posed. at a cost OF $500, provided II is
electors. The attorney has been directed
70 submit written opinion as TO the
right or the city to use water power from
the lake for such purpose.
The family o. III. e Waity, president OF
the oefunct Columbia National Bank will
leave on the steamship Warrirnoo on the
18th 10 Join Mr.. Waity In Honolulu, where
Re - said 70 have position IN the gov
eminent service
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

Tacoma. Dec. 12-Bishop William 81
Barker has announced his acceptance OF
his appointment by the house Of bishops
IS bishop 81 the missionary jurisdiction OF
olympia embracing Western Washington
He viii 60 East in January TO secure
funds for ealarging the work here Epss~
copallans are well pleased with the aV-
posntment. His acceptance viii leave a
ado. from which he was transferred
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

shs quite vi when ha cane 20 Denver
Due y Tow somewhat improved M
sASs DC - not too 81 70 make a fight -
necessary :
Ssian BUTTS. ". p. has accepted an.
s..si "a tion 70 address tse w'ouan.s Club
. -. afternoon. on ne subject
"onsan. Her Social and Municfoai
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

Tacoma. Dec Il. - Special - Chairman
Anderson. q Tire PuyaIsup RESERVATION
commission says.
Things viii be at a stznds1iii !r The
allotment Of lands, until We can get a
aec9ston from the secretary OF the Inter-
Tor regar1saE when payment viii be rnaae
- the in1ianS for the allotted land sales
4 ne Indians. az a rule. want aszurane
mat the money viii be turned over 10
them AS the matter DOW stands the
money ts 20 be paid 20 the secretary or
the interior. and By him turned over 10
the Indians. but IL he failed 10 turn il
over the Indians In some cases do noe
Know OF any way % compel him 70 do So
We nave asked for the ASSURANCE OF paw
ment asked for by the Indians who are
IN doubt, and expect 10 secure reply in
a week or So"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13
MAGICAL EFFECTS.
How Diseases Are Vanished by the Cur
alive Power OF Electricity.

DR.. DARRIN-Dear Sir: wish TO
state that your system Of electro NJ zgnetic
treatment has done wonders for mr. NY
health Is entirely restored, and | have
gained % pounds since coming under your
treatment. You are at liberty 10 refer to
me should any one desire evidence OF your
ability and skill. Address 703 Msin street
Seattle Wash. HERBERT 4. BLOOD.
Or. Darrin can be consulted free Al
Hotel ChIiberg. Tacoma. Wash. Office
hours 10 20 5 and 10 s daily: Sundays. 10
20 ? lie treats eli diseases Of the eve
nose and throat. eatarrh. deafness, semi
nal weakness, lost manhood, structure aud
all nervous, chronic and private diseases,
in either sex of whatever nature.
Charges according 20 circum stsnces and
ability 20 pay. The poor treated free,
50 home after one visit 30 the doctors
Office. Circulars and question BLANKS
sent Tree Inquiries answered.
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ol,mpi. Land Once Decisions.

OsvTur!a. Dec ls-Speciai--T'he follow
t-,s- s,fs5snS on cases IN the Olympia lard
sfesrss-s have been handed down ~ the
t-te-ts,~ aefsar :; meat At " ASH nston city,
Northern Pacific Railroad Company ~
wffRlfnrn A Lang, regarding land In TT
g1lvnnria district Wash The former sfs-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

OCEANIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY
" HONOLULU AND AUSTRALIA.
Steamers leave San Francisco Tor Honolulu
Samoa. Auckland. n. T.. and sydney. y. 4 W..
without change
Steamship MaTiposa, December Is, n m.
Honolulu only, Steamship Australia, Dec -
THOS. A. GRAHAM, AGENT. sTAkR-b0lD
BLOCK. SEATTLE.
W. wxBsrER. Dot Aren't, VANCOUVER. h G.
j. u. sfREcxELs q BROS Co, General Agents.
San Francisco
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

Port Townsend. Dec. u. - Special--Col-
fector Saunders said today that the resig-
nation Of James Dorsey, deputy collector
of Customs at Tacoma, had been received
and accepted. hut that he had not decided
on bis successor as yet. The appointment
viii probably be made the last of the
present week
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

Captain JOY, sas wrecked on the coast
OF Mondora, in the Indian ocean, Septem-
Der II. by a typhoon. Six men were lost.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

VICTORIA ROUTE
STEAMER RosAILK.
Arlington Dock.
Leaves for Victoria and Port Townsend daily.
except Sunday, at 1850 p N. . RETURNING, leaves
Victoria g. N. Steamer Idaho leaves for Port
Townsend snd way ports daily, except sunday,
al a m; sunday, direct, at . a. m. (; returning
direct. sAvss por; To.nsend st4n IA Phone TO
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

STEAMER FARALLON.
Dispatches steamers Tor san Francisco Dca
Il, jan 9 and every is days thereafter.
Passenger and freight rates the lowest
Tickets aud freight rates can he obtained by
applying 10 J. g. CARROLL Agent
Cnson dock. foot OF Union street. seattle
Teiephone 81.
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EVERETT AND sNoHoMIsH RoUTR
CUT RATE TO EVERETT.

STEAMER MABEL
Leaves Central wharf Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays at N. for Edmonds. Nukiltso, Ey-
erett. MaFysviile, East Everett. Lowell and sno-
homish. FARE TO EVERETT, 0c; ROUND
TRIP. SOC; TO sNoHoNIsH. Soc
GEQ. ]. WILEY. Agent
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

DoRr TOWNSEND. PORT ANGELES AND
L DuNGESE s.
STEAMER MONTICELLO.
Daily exoept Monday. Time card commencing
TUESDAY. AUGUST u, 1894
Leaves Seattle, 100 q. m: Townsend, lo:0 4,
m: Dungsnsss. Il M. arrives Port Angeles 100
2, m; leaves Port Angeles. 2:5o ?. m; lseSes
Port Townsend, 500 n m: arrives Seattle. 2. 30
o. M CITY DOCK Co, seattle. Agents.
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Special Sale Of Holiday Goods
AT THE
JAPA ~ rs Il BAZAAR.
TIE ouIy Genuine yspzness store IN town,
" sai I,slr lTssss sai rs BtaztA A
~ Ss,ssi s., Hiasksy Bssk

We have rseeivs1 raece goSis. and hA1e -
e,ear thsrs cut 81 sraes 5oH rEs@s 20 MAKE r 10
T,,.fsl Tor sne coming % oshsrs Sa4nxsars sA@
BASKETS q every descrl pt4on. 4ast Az ported sc
GA sale now. ssi4i pEess8ts are klFsA A@@s :"
every p1reagser.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

VANCOUVER RoUTE-s TRIP THRou6a
t1e tsiaa1s STEAMER UTOPIA. J. A.
Q EFien. Master
Leaves racenaa y noou. Seattle Central
wharf, n n Mondays &na Thursdays tor Port
Townsend. AnAroEfes Fazrssvrn. New What
CON. = alue ana Friday HarAov. galng through
b Vancouver On Thursday trfr
Fare 70 k1siEs. s.; fare 10 Vancouver 81
Fer turtSer information apply 81 Central
what
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

RB STEAMBOAT AND TRANSPORTATION
ID. COMPANY.
STEAMER ISLAND PELLE
c. ID. Brown1sld, Master,
Leaves City Dook, foot OF Main street. every
Monday. Wednesday and Friday ats y m, for
PORT Townsend, Anscortss. samish. Fsirhaven
and whatoom. soisg through 10 Blaine on Sat
urday.
CITY DOCK Co. AgsntA jos. kISDALL
Ieispnone SO General Manager
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

Can JUAN ISLANDS - STEAMER LYDIA
- THOMPSON, carrying United states mail
leaves city pocg. foot ol Aata street Monday.
Wednesday and Friday at 8 m Tor Port Towns
snd. San 9asn is4an - aud New whatcorn-
SoSTN Bound. TtNE cARn. SOUTH BOUND
~ seattle $685.. % am ~ y Whstcom $50 am
" II Towns'd 20 SIN " Roche Hsr.. II 20 an
lv Friday Hr..ll 80 arm " Friday H'r.. 1900 IA
lv Roche H'r.l2..a pm Nv II Fownsd S:0pn
Ar y, VII scom 600 Pm At Seattle ...... s.is pfa
X. Thompson. ManNglns owaes. J. A. Hat
field. Agent. Phone ssS
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EvERETT RoUTE-STg. GgEyHcCSn
a Daily excset sras.sy.
Leaves Seattle ~ a. N snG $50 = n. Isa%ee
Evezess * a II zad n IA
Saadzys-ieavcs seattle II 8 m Leaves
Everett y III
f&se--Slngte TRIP sscs rc1Ha srtn> slssA Con-
Reefs with bats Tor TAccrax ard SaoaoaisA
landing Gilman COCK. feat ef Mar4oa street
SEATTIE & TACOMA NAVIGATION co.
Gland Treap. Pres p W Ssccdnue. Secy.
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For Alaska. Dec 3 and "a Gam.

From San Francisco. for Victoria AMI Pure
sound ports, at s. ~. Dec l. s. IL. is, IL IS 81
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-13

Tickets may be obtained az sAe Office Of III
company. a. Ocean dock, Seattle,
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NoTTCr-CAPr sPAULprNG, MANAGER
" Of the seattle Tag sad barge Company. 10
again on deck. have the sole management "a
the stAunCh tuEbost Portland. and hereby take
this method OF informing my old patrons ana
Others who may have work IN nav line that
am prepared 10 30 the same with dispaich and
at popular rates. IhNSe wishing the service of
goct boat will inquire on beard or Al once OF
seattle Tug and BsFSs Company, foot of Marion
street. near Flyer Office
carr. A. 7. SPAULDING.
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pAcIFTC COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY
Dispatch steamers from seattle
IS follows:
For San Francisco VIA Port Townsend ana Vic
toris. al m passengers received On board aI
a nj Dec. / 9, Il. -. - n
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-12-11
J0iNJ S1A7EMEN7


s.r-
., .,
"A
or k.TIRO COUNTY. ..s...
fnulhSOunS 80,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-12-11

.wL ssdIes Of all tho leading sew.
tag. saaohinessalwaysss on hand
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-12-11
CABIN Ell.

Src'ty. of State. ........ Walter @. GRESHAM
scc'ty. of tue Treasury John &. Carlisle,
Sec'ty. of War. .....Daniel S. Lamont, 81
Sec'ty. of the Navy. Hilary A. Herbert Il
Postmaster General. Wilson s. Bissell, 81
Sec'ty. of the lnterior....... .Hoke smith !
AtlOrney-General.... Richard Olney, I'd
Sec'ty. OF Agricultural. Sterling Mogtpn,S.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-12-11
Ralalaaes in trO.sury. .sa7, TOY

The above balance stands TO the
cresiit Of the various funds AS per
FreasurerE Balance Sheet, dated
June 18th. 1894: ..'> 81
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-12-11

kobdk. ..s ..........
S"li SUMMARY.
Total receipts.. ...........S 53,O73
PaidState June tet'l'mt ST 1866
Paid from county funds. 9,069 2
h Paid fromscbool fnnds. 1910 9,
Paid from Ioau funds -. 1,t5z0
Total disbursements. ,s25,37o
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CORRESPONDENTS:
MssSrs. Donohoe, Kelly l. Co. .ssa francisco
National Park Eank....... ........ New York
First National Bark. ......... Chicago
Mo- crack & Co.......".......sAlt Lake City
Stah National INSTRUMENTATION. ORd n
~ Business hours from "a. N. teAF.M
Valuable papers received fer safe keeping
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-03-10

starts perceptibly.
~ will see you," he says. step in
to my study. will be there in q mo-
ment."
In the study Perhaps the note ID
lying there still The note delivered
by the Sheriff's son.
Every good, SIR" He goes back
through the hail, enters the study.
Yes, the desk is still unlocked. A hall
opened sheet Of note paper lies upon
the leaf, q common yellow envelope
beside IL.
He must read that note. VIII he
have time enough to do so? He picks
up the paper, opens it and reads:-
"ADRIAy:-
al am in Jail accused Of the murder
of DIR. Wilbur. Perhaps you already
know this. must see you tonight, II
possible, tomorrow without fail II Is
FOR your intere,t to come: SO do not
fail. You must explain certain mat
tiers to me. must not die The law
Of nature Is, Look out for number
one FRANKLIN.
'Ah, so he does know something Ell,
and he kept 1t from me. But Ill find
it out" fle throws the note carelessly
upon the desk.
Adrian Dyke enters ut this moment
"Well, sir. what about this mort
gage?" he haughtily begins.
II represent Drexel & Co. Have
come to see IL we could not negotiate. I"
"Stop, do not understand you.
What is it you wish to negotiate?'
"For the mortgage, first one l mean,
on your property"
The man staggers into chair.
"How do you know have any in
cumbrance upon my property? How
do Drexel & Co. know of such o mort
gage?" His voice is weak.
why, really, l don I know, SIR"
answers Taker, innocently. But they
do know, else should not be here"
''Some one has been blabbing," NUT
tiers Dyke. MS II TO himself. He re-
covers himself, the old naughty look
coming to his face: he rises.
Kindly present my compliments to
Drexel e. Co. and tell them"
y He is interrupted by scream from
above, then the sound Of hurrying
footsteps: the next moment a woman
bursts into the room.
Your aunt, Miss Catherine! She is
dying. Come quickly, sir!" she cries.
Without finishing his words. with
out moments thought. or even look
at the detective, the man rushes from
the room, up the stairs.
The detective hears the sound OF
footsteps hurrying to and fro, the
sound OF sobs. He turns to the desk.
II am glad he has gone he NUT
tiers. ~ will wait until he returns.
In the mean time, just to pass
awav the idle moments ri invesfi0ata
I he contents OF this desk. There might,
be something to interest me
here"
He pulls out q package Of papers
from tie left hand upper pigeon hole.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-03-10

81 would like to speak to you for .
few moments"
II think can grant you your wish.
Tie your horse to the back OF my car.
riage and jump in; we can talk on the
road. You are going to West Chcs.
ter?"
YES"
~ will drive slow, so there will be no
danger Of accident Just draw the
rein through the back OF my seat"
The detective does SO, aud Is soon
sitting beside the doctor.
~ have not the honor OF your nc.
quaintance," he says with smile.
81 am more fortunate you see,"
answered Taker, 81 know YOU"
"Yes. so l sec!' lie looks inquir-
ingly ut his companion.
"My name Is Taker-Hannibal
orion Taker. lam detective"
"Ycs?''
~ have been visiting Adrian Dyke
you have Also"
Eyes. in o professional capacity.
Am to surmise that your visit was the
same?"
perhaps. The aunt of Mr.. Dyke is
in?'
"She is dead" gravely.
dead"
"Yes, she had breathed her last be-
fore arrived. She leaves a large for
tune"
ITO Adrian Dyke?"
~ cannot say. l suppose he will
come in for q share OF 1t. At any rate,
he has been very attentive to her dur
ing her last days upon earth"
''She has made his house her homer"
"Yes."
"Ah! this is where the man expects
to get the money TO relieve his pee uni
airy embarrassment ! suppose he In
much cut up over it," says Taker.
"He seems 3d."
"Sad thing, these sudden deaths"
every" with compressed lips.
''Have you been the regular medical
attendant?'
mo. My partner. DR.. Wilbur, had
been her physician. You know his sad
fate?'
Eyes, I am interested in it. A
fiend could only have robbed such q
man of life"
True, but he shall be punished; he
Is already in prison."
~ know it; arrested him"
"You?"
Eyes, offered my services to your
worthy Chief of Police"
ALLOW me to thank you, sir, for
your assistance" The young doctor
speaks warmly TO the man beside him.
"0h, that's all right. always try
to bring the guilty to justice"
ibid he confess anything-say any.
thing that would indicate his guilty"
mo, on the contrary he exhibited
signs which would lead one to believe
him innocent He firmly protested
SUCH"
"Did you find any of the stolen prop
erty?' eagerly.
mo. not at that time. have dis
covered much since"
"You have? what, tell mer'
81 have found the stolen note book"
The young man looks at him with
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-03-10

WHO tOIu you HOJ % UCIII
"My father"
"Your father, who is your father7"
''Silas Watson. sir. He's the Sheriff. I"
"Ah, the Sheriff."
Footsteps behind him. He turns
and sees Adrian Dyke looking at him
with angry surprise.
''who are You, sir" haughtily.
John Doe"
ooh, thought l sent you word ]
could not see your"
"You are here now. twill not take
long!"
"whst IL the nature Of your bust
ness?"
matter concerning . mortgage
sir"
At the word mortgage. Adrian DYKE