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GAPTER uu-CoNr1yuEp.

THAT is where he put his foot in get
ting out If you can trace him, SHOULD
think that Toby will have no difficulty.
Now run downstairs, loose the dog,
and look out for Blondin-"
By the time that 1 got out into the
grounds Sherlock Holmes was on the
roof, and could see him like an enor-
nous glow-worn, crawling very slowly
along the ridge. I lost sight of him
behind a stack of chimneys, but he
presently reappeared, and then van
ished once more upon the opposite side.
When I made my way round there
found him seated at one of the corner
caves,
THAT you, Watson?" he cried.
Eyes"
This is the place. What is that
black thing down there?"
"a water-barreL"
''Top on it?"
ayes"
"No sign of ladder?"
ssNo."
s'Confound the fellow. It's a most
break-neck place. l ought to be able
to come down where he could climb
up. The waterpipe feels pretty firm.
Here goes, anyhow"
There was scuffiing of the feet,
and the lantern began to come steadily
down the side of the wall. Then with
light spring he came on to the barrel,
and from there to the earth.
at was easy to follow him. he said,
drawing on his stockings and boots.
titles We're loosened the whole way
along, and in his hurry he had dropped
this. 1t confirms my diagnosis, as you
doctors express it."
The object which he held up to me
was small pocket or pouch woven out
of colored grasses and with a few
tawdry beads strung round it. In
shape and size it was not unlike 4
cigarette case. Inside were half a
dozen spines of dark wood, sharp at
one end and rounded at the other, like
that which had struck Bartholomew
Sholto.
''They are hellish things" said he.
''Look out that you don't prick your
self. I'm delighted to have them for
| the chances are that they are all he
has. There is the less fear of you or
| me finding one in our skin before long.
I would sooner face a Martini bullet,
myself. Are you game for six-mile
| trudge, Watson?''
Certainly" answered.
"Your leg will stand it?"
''Oh. yes"
''Here you are, doggy! Good old
Toby. Smell it, Toby, smell it,
He pushed the creosote handlser-
chief under the dogs nose. while
the creature stood with its fluffy
legs separated, and with most comical
cock to its head. like connoisseur sniff
fng the bouquet of a famous vintage.
Holmes then threw the handkerchief
to distance, fastened a stout cord to
the mongrels collar, and led him to
the foot of the water barrel The
creature instantly broke into a success
sion of high, tremulous yelps, and,
with his nose on the ground, and his
tail in the air, battered off upon the
trail at pace which strained his leash
and kept us at the top of our speed.
The east had been gradually whiten-
ing. and we could now see some dis
lance in the cold gray light. The
square, massive house. with its black,
empty windows and high, bare walls,
lowered up, sad and forlorn, behind
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us. Our course led right across the
and pits with which they were SCARED
and intersected. The whole place,
with it's scattered dirt heaps and ILL
grown shrubs, had a blighted. ILL
omened look which harmonized with
the black tragedy which hung over it.
On reaching the boundary wall, Toby
ran along, whining eagerly, underneath
its shadow, aud stopped finally in a
corner screen by young beech.
Where the two walls joined, several
bricks had been loosened, and the crew
ices left were worn down and rounded
upon the lower side, as though they
had frequently been used as a ladder.
Holmes clambered up, and. taking the
dog from me, he dropped it over upon
the other side.
There's the print OF wooden-leg's
hand" he remarked, as I mounted up
beside him. You see the slight
smudge of blood upon the white
plaster. What lucky thing it is that
we have had no very heavy rain since
yesterday! The scent will lie upon the
road in spite of their Extraordinarily
hours start"
confess that I had my doubts my
self when l reflected upon the great
traffic which had passed along the Lon
don road in the interval. My fears
were soon appeased, however. Toby
never hesitated or swcrved. bat
waddlcd on in his peculiar rolling
fashion. Clearly the pungent smell
of the creosote rose high above all
other contending scents.
do not imagine said Holmes, that
depend for my success in this case
upon the mere chance of one of these
fellows having put his foot in the chemi-
cal. 1 have knowledge now which
would enable me to trace them in many
different ways. This, however, is the
readiest, and. since fortune has put it
into our hands, should he culpable if
1 neglected it. 1t has, however, pre-
vented the case from becoming the
pretty little intellectual problem
which it ut one time promised to be.
There might have been some credit to
be gained out OF It. but for this too
palpable ciew."
There is credit, and to spare" said
I ST assure you, Holmes, that / mar
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nat waSes have ra.aa. "a s,.,,,,,..aft... h.v1
fallen: that therafore tha vaoe-Snrner has
makes she point that comuodfties as relates
70 fond nrx,fiucts have fnIlen v.rv Ilft,e mr..
Aldrfge report was made by 1Rr A1f1rfre hivlI
protectionist. IS chairman of protective
tariff committees gotten mn for sho raruoee Of
proving that under the system a. urotectiout
wages had rfsen uanufaeturnd .irrduets hs<E
s.Iis.s !. - en.s - --.a,,.e. ~ -.s-s-s..sV
- = ssss~ss... =. -. 49,
..s.. e-s =, = 80 -.->--
-
.sr.c;s1sv ns-eee.T;sss snss~s tn.1 -.-es 49,
f.iler IN the .vev.oe sr- suflar -. sinOlc colS
ef.naard ve h~ve haa s,o,,ssant styiFcs snfr
l,r-1,,,t. ne.rav fht,,3 ~ ehe 4. frrin0 ues,-
n. nesrr, c.,nee.relv ont - emplnru,ent
n tne reetoratio. Of .flver mi h.ve tne ef-
feet Of fncreasfnee the prices a. commodities
r,r.1,,cel ~, sl,e i.horIrs v,,,.ae Il, vould ne<,
eee.rilv h.ve TIE 1900 ~ .i~o fnereasSn1 tn,
nrice ~ l.hor r,t mo IL ~ more imr,ortancr,
=, -. ,.ta-s, ,.,s- - -. ..,.,re,r a vrnl.u
.ivo .rrscvrears - al. vh.r.as the .rlA
time. univ ore-h.lf - vorh
Tne sinc,e ooid anasr., i. . f-e.saer ~ nam
les Of lov nricas - h.ra ,s,,es .nsf ~ hank.
ruptcv ti,trnnsfe-rsn. -. eaxninps az thu
people into the pockess Of holders Of rold: Il b
robbing the masses for tho benefit Of the
classes; Il Is building I'M nm arsstocracy In
every county ationtinr IT, n IL fast building nm
q class OF mfllionaires ana multf-millionairex
in this cc,,ntrv Tyrr..s 49,. :. !. .n.nc. ~.
day win come when this connt,v wtiI he s,om-
mated by an sristocratic class. rreater in their
greed and more unr,erciful than the class that
dominate Europe
But can not make = stry,nper argument In.
favor OF the free coinage Of silver than was
made by Mr.. Carlisle himself in the only
speech on the subject that he made in con-
rress. an extract from which ouote "a fol-.
lows:
IT know that the worlds stock Of precious
metals is none too large and see NO reason
to apprehend that il viii ever become so. Man
kind will be fortunate indeed. il the annual
production of both gold and silver coin shall
keep pace with industry. According 70 nv
view of the subject.the conspiracy which seems
to have been formed here and in Europe to de-
stroy, by Legislation otherwise. from three
sevenths to one-hah Of the metallic money OF
the world. is the most gigantic crime OF this
age or any other age. The consummation Of
such scheme would ultimately entail more
misery upon the human race than all the wars.
pestilences and famines that ever occurred In
the history OF the world. The absolute and In
Simultaneous destruction OF half the entire
movable property of the world, including
houses, ships railroads, and all other appli-
ances for carving on commerce while Il would
be felt more sensibiy at the moment would
not produce anything like the prolonged dis
tress and characterization OF society that must
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tive values of the two metals at practical
parity not only in the country or countries SO
adopting the system. but throughout the world.
This was admitted in relation to the Latin
union. or. I might say, the single nation Of
France, because. as we all know, France had
maintained this system long prior to entering
into this union. In support of the bimetallic
theory, quote from this commission report.
paragraphs l9s-193, part l. Undoubtedly
the date which forms the dividing line be-
tween an epoch of approximate fxity in the
relative value of gold and silver and one Of
marked stability is the year when the bimetal-
lie system which had previously been in force
in the Latin union ceased to be in full opera
ton; and we are irresistib1y led to the conclu-
sion that the operation of that system, estab-
lished Els it was in countries. the population
and commerce Of which were considerable. ex-
erted q material influence upon the relative
value Of the two metals. So long as that sys-
tenn was In force We think that, notwithstand-
ing the changes in the production and use of
the precious metals, it kept the market price
of silver approximately steady at the ratio
fixed by Law between Them namely, 15A
to The fact that the owner OF
silver could. in the last resort. take it to
those minis and have it converted into coin,
which would purchase commodities 1t the
ration of I5t. of silver to of gold would. in
our opinion be likely to affect the price OF sill
yer in the market generally. whoever the pur-
chaser and for whatever country 1t was des-
tined. It would enable the seller to stand out
for price approximatiag to the legal ratio.
and would tend to keep the market steady at
about that point
Before the formation of the Latin union be-
cause OF her vast wealth and commercial
power. France, by Offering the whole OF its
wealth for gold for silver at the ratio Of ISL
ounces OF silver for one OF gold. was enabled
to effect the exchanges Of the wealth Of the
world n gold and silver at this ratio,
and ps4stically stood the clearing
house isor the world No one viii
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Overplayed Himself.

For the fourth time in one evening
the third assistant guard of the harem
had beaten his royal master at chess.
II envy you your skill" said the po-
tentate.
II flatter myself there are no flies on
me-" replied the underling.
Yes. 1 envy you. l really wish
had your head"
And the thing was done.-Life.
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him that though his products may have gone
down, prices have fallen. that he can buy as
much of the articles he consumes with his
wheat or his cotton now as he could in 1878 In
formly; that what the manufacturer has to sell
will buy as much farm products as IL did be-
fore. and vice versa. and that nobody suffers.
He does not state that the mortgage calls for
the dollar; that the five hundred million taxes
the American people to-day pay into the fed
eral treasury calls for dollars and not for wheat
and cotton: that the immense amount of taxes
paid into the state treasures. the various city
and county treasures, call for dollars. II these
taxes call for SO many bushels Of wheat or
pounds OF cotton, the question of money would
not be involved
After the farmer and the manufactures has
supplied his wants by exchanging his commod-
tiles for the commodities of others he must
have surplus to sell. and it is that surplus for
sale that we must consider. Unless the farm
er has surplus to sell he has no means of
meeting his doctor bill or his lawyer fee; he
has no means of paying his state. city. county
and federal taxes. and If he has mortgage on
his farm he has no means to pay 1t OF: there
fore, 1t becomes vital question to the farmer
and producer to what the value OF his sur
that surplus to pay his taxes, or Haufdate his
debt or mortgage under the single gold stand
ard. than it would under the double standard.
then he at once sees wherein the one expresses
him and the other is q relief.
The restoration Of silver at i6 to would make
this country the clearinghouse of the world
Silver-using countries would come TO know
that they could buy IS much for their silver IS
gold-using countries could buy with their gold
This would attract to us the trade Of the silver
using world, for nearly all Countries south Of
as on this continent are silver-usinx people.
while the Asiatics are also silyer-using people
To them we must look also for trade and COM
merce. It would make this country the great
est commercial nation in the world. and, possi-
bly, New York the clearinghouse for the ex-
changes OF the world. instead OF London.
Mr. Carlisle sites the AldYige reDort In ueooG
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FRlLLs OF FASHIONS.


Soasonablo Suggestions ConeorniAg WoM-
ans Dress.
Pretty, cool-looking hats for mild
summer are white, transparent straw,
shaped somewhat like sailor. except
that the brim narrows toward the
back, and trimmed with rosettes Of
white chiffon, white wings which
spread out at each side. and bright
pink roses with many leaves. White
Leghorns, caught up twice in the back
with bows or rosettes of ribbon, and
trimmed lavishly with flowers, are also
worn, and. more dainty than all, are
the pure white Neapolitan hats, faced
with shirred white chiffon and decked
around the crown with fine white dow-
ers and a bunch of green miroir velvet.
Pale pink is the popular color in un-
dressed kid gloves for evening wear,
and pale yellow and very light tan are
worn in the afternoon, with darker
shade Of tan for morning and travel
ling. To be quite fashionable all
gloves must at loosely. Summer gloves
for bicycling purposes are Of silk and
Isle thread, with leather on the in
side of the hand to make them service
able
Plaid. striped and lowered ribbons
are one of the conspicuous fads of
fashion, and are the main feature of
many thin gowns
White wash silk knickerboclers are
the summer novelty in the dual under
garments
The demand for shirt waits exceeds
that of any other season on record.
and they are made in a greater variety
of materials than ever before. the lat
est of which is dimity made up with
white linen collars and cuffs.
Another within of fashion which
amounts to craze is large collar, Of
broidery, which is displayed in such q
diversity Of styles in the shops, and
worn over every imaginable sort Of
gown in the street
The new plain and figured mohairs
are gaining favor very rapidly. They
are very silky in appearance, light in
weight and do not hold the dust. The
new alapacas most approved of fashion
are widely meshed material. pecul-
iarly glossy, but almost rough in fin-
ish.
A change in the cut of our gowns,
which seems imminent and originated
in Paris, is the long shoulder seam,
which is slowly but surely gaining
ground. At present the wide collars
disguise the tendency. but by the time
they have had their day we will awaken
to the fact that the old-time extended
shoulder seam, with all its discomfort,
has been revived.
The latest chiffon parasol is fairy
like creation of white or pale color.
draped deliberately inside as well as
ont, clover color being especially pref
ty, with tortoise shell handle, and
points which are sometimes jeweied
with rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
Other handles more popular than gold
or silver are those of pearl and china,
and an expensive example of the latter
has one of Nurillo's heads beautifully
painted.
Alpine hats of soft feat. IN shades Of
brown and black, and trinsmed with q
bow of silk ribbon and stiff Quill or
cock feathers, are worn by young ladies
and matrons for travelling and me in
the mountains.-N. Y Sun.
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Concerning Bath.

Philanthropist-Why don't you take
q bath?
Tramp do. sir. every time I get a
chance.
Philanthropist mot SO stupid as he
looked)eI mean an external bath
Detroit Free Press.
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Not q Baron of Hssn Degree

Mr.. Park H;n-Were you aware Of
the fact that tho gentleman who sat
beside you at supper was a baron?
Mr.. Harlem Hites-No, 5z.. judged
from his conversation that he was1
barren of ideas.-N. Y, Ledger.
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Taking No Chances.

Strawber-Havey you proposed to Miss
Quilter yet?
Singerly-No. I'm going to put it
off till fall. Her father has invited me
TO go on a yacht cruise this summer
,Rrooklyn Life.
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his mind, and darted away with an
energy and determination such as he
had not yet shown. The scent APP
peared to be much hotter than before,
for he had not even to put his nose on
the ground, but tugged at his leash,
and tried to break into run. I could
see by the CLEAN in Holmes eyes that
he thought we were nearing the end of
our journey.
Our course now ran down Nine Elms
until we came to Broderick & Nelson's
large timber yard, just past the White
Eagle tavern. Here the dog, frantic
with excitement, turned down through
the side gate into the Enclosure, where
the sawyers were already at work. On
the dog raced through sawdust and
shavings, down an alley, round pas
sage. between two wood-piles, and
finally, with a triumphant yelp, sprang
upon a large barrel, which still stoop
upon the hand-trolley on which it had
been brought. With lolling tongue
and blinking eyes, Toby stood upon
the caslz, looking from one to the other
of US for some sign of appreciation.
The slaves of the barrel and the wheels
liquid, and the whole air was heavy
with the smell of creosote.
Sherlock Holmes and looked blank
" at each other, and then burst stimuli
taneously into an uncomfortable fit o!
laughter.
CHAPTER VIII
THE BAKER STREET IRREGULAEs.
"What now?" I asked. ''Toby has
lost his character for infallibility."
He acted according to his lights"
said Holmes, lifting him down from
the barrel and walking him out of the
timber yard. IF you consider how
much creosote is carted about London
in one day, it is no great wonder that
our trail should have been crossed. It
is much used now, especially for the
seasoning of wood. Poor Toby is not
to blame
I'VE must get on the main scent
again, suppose"
"Yes. And, fortunately. we have no
distance to go. Evidently what puzzled
the dog at the corner of Knights
place was that there were two differ
ent trails running in opposite direc-
tons. We took the wrong one. It only
remains to follow the other"
There was no difficulty about this.
On leading Toby to the place where he
had committed his fault, he cast about
in wide circle. and finally dashed of
in a fresh direction.
ITO re COyTIynFnf
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A HOUSEHOLD TREASURE.

d. w. Fuller, of Canajoharie, N.
Y, says that he always keeps DR..
Kings New Discovery in the house
and his family has always found
the very best results follow its use /;
that he would not be without it, if
procurable. G.. A. Dykeman, drug
gist, Catskill, N. Y, says that DIR.
Kings New Discovery is undoubt-
eddy the best Cough remedy; that
he has used it in his family for
eight years, and it has never failed
to do all that is claimed for it..
Why not try remedy so long
tried and tested. Trial bottles free
at the San Antonio Drug Co.'s drug
store. Regular size 50s and $1.00.
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CORBETT WILL LEAVE.
A Telegram From Brady Telling
Kim 60 Come at Once.

Kim TO Come at once.
"He won't do a thing to Fitz-
simmons" was a remark heard
yesterday from one who saw Cor
bett play hand-ball and spar with
Donaldson and McVey. "Talk
about his wind; here he played
hand-ball an hour and is just as
fresh as when he started" said an
other.
Corbett was in excellent spirits
yesterday and put in good days
work. In the morning he worked
about an hour and quarter on
the wrist and pulling machines,
medicine ball and sparring with
big good natured Steve O'Donnell.
In the afternoon he played three
games Of hand-ball and spared
Donaldson and McVey.
Corbett is particular in his train
ing, especially at handball. He
takes great interest in this sport,
and whenever someone makes a
"breakn in the game, he is subject
ed to a severe roast from the cham
pion. Last Saturday Corbett did
not appear in very good mood,
evidently because of the meagre
prospects of meeting Fitzsimmons.
He roasted the players at hand
ball and roasted himself when he
failed to score a point. He said he
played like a Chinaman.
Yesterday, however, things were
entirely different. There was new
hope for pulling off the fight at Hot
Springs and Corbett worked Wig.
orously for the event. He was
pleased with the handball court
and joll'ed the players.
Corbett received a telegram from
Hot Springs last night, telling him
to ''come at once" Unless some-
thing unexpected turns up, Corbett
and party will leave tonight. Cor
bett says he hates to leave San An
tonic, and would like to finish mis-
training here.
Although Governor Clarke says
the fight shall not take place In
Arkansas, Brady evidently has a
scheme with which topull of the
fight without interference, or he
would not order the party TO "come
at once" as this means extra eX.
pense. 1t is belived that arrange
ments have been made for a "lfmi-
ted round sparring contest" by
which the laws would not be vio-
lated.
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DID YOU EVER

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vile, Ala, has favored
rs with the following
testimonial. He re-
sorted to Hoods Ssr-
saparills and in Q
short time realized
its WALKING nd
building-up effects.
Everyone In . run
:down condition
should read his letter:
"Iwas violently at
tackled with the grip
in December, and