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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-29
TE1,EpHoNE %ExCHsNGE.

TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
HELLO HELLO
We wish to call your attention to the
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND ITS ADVANTAGES.
Instant communication by any subscriber
with any other is furnished any moment, day
or night.
Each is heard in his OWE recognized voice
and business is transacted with the utmost
saving of time,
Communication is also hsd with Washing,
ton. Baltimore, Philsdelphis, New York ano
many other points, thus annihilating Instance
and time.
Lor Rates.
The expense is but q few CENTS day and In
many cases very much less than the service
performed is worth TO the subscribers.
More than forty classes OF business are to be
found amoug our subscribers.
Ii your name is not enrolled consult your
own interest by subscribing at once. Call on
the manager or send him word by postal OF
telephone, and he will call on you.
WYTHE WHITE, Manager.
C. E McCLUER,
District Supt., Richmond, Va.
Agricultural Supplies.
He fbert Bryant, W n May & Son.
& b Wattles, E Walton,
Brick Manufactures.
Alexandria Brick Company
Book, and Stationery.
RW French.
Beer and Groceries.
O'sullivan & Green.
Brereries.
B Portne1's.
Banks.
Burke & Herbert, First National Bank,
Citizens National Bank.
Butchers.
Hellmuth Brothers, NJ. Schiller.
Courts.
County Court, Corporation Court.
Commission Merchants.
Fisher Brothers, " A Johnson & Co,
Matthew & Co. Fs Harper,
JT&JG Beckham, Harlow Brothers.
E E Lawler & Co. Chas King & Son,
] Broders, N Lindsey & Co
Geo d Robinson & Sons.
Druggists.
W F Creighton & Co, Allen.
G Lennon. Leadbeate, & Sons
L Stabler & Co. Northwest Pharmacy
Dry Goods.
Isaac Eichberg.
Driring PARKS.
Alexapdria Driving Park.
Express Companies.
Adams Express Co Us Express Co.
Feed and Grain Dealers.
T Burroughs, ] Brodcrs,
Grillbortzer Bros, FL Pollard,
] 3 Watkins, JW Brown,
VIA Moore.
Florists.
il Loose.
Glass and Gindtcdre.
E. Miller & Co.
Gas Companies.
Alexandria Gas Company.
Grocers.
G VIM Ramsay, Fisher Brothers,
O,SulIivan & Green Shry -ock & Presgrave:
Ahern & Co, harlow Bros.
Fl F Robertson, FS Harper,
] Broders, n Lindsey & Co,
Norton Entwisle, W A Johnson s &c.
Grocers and Liquor Dealers.
T Burroughs, shyrock & Flesgraves
Harlow Brothers, W A Jol nson & 20.
Aben & Co, ]. Broders.
Harauare.
Jas F Csrlin & Sons. Balm & Psxon.
nfrmari9s.
Alexandria Infrmary.
Ice Deale,
] W Hammond, FA Reed & Co.
Insurance Companies.
L Stabler & Co.
Junk Dealers.
J Dreifus & Go. Henry Baader,
Lumber Merchants.
J B Smoot & Co, JH D Smoot
Aitcheson & Bro.
Latcyers.
James 3 Cation, George A Mushbacb.
s G Brent.
L;rery Stables.
Patterson & Brother, B Myers & Co.
Lime Plaster and Cement.
GeoH Robinson g. Son, W A Smoot Il Co.
] HID Smoot, Jas B Smoot & Co.
Merchandise Brokers.
VIM Fovle Brookes & Co, AID Brockett
Municipal Offices.
City Treasurer, Police Headquarters.
City Gas Works.
Manufacturers of Soda and Mineral Waters.
James McCuen.
Miuers.
Walter Roberts, tt Burroughs.
W Brown.
Newspapers.
l1-.-l. Hane4+a L1ornndria Times
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oo- NV q e,D arviIea and way stations. Connects at Manassas for Sus
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Wauenton- ,,-.-oo.. c,,sor ar S+rsbnrya am .
cations ntnrninp ariyesa at Alexandria ~ and 30! al oo 80,
Trains for Ronnd Hill and intermediate stations leave Aexandrs So 81 m 70"
| n m IexceptS sunday and $50 p m. Arrive AexandH returning 30 a. IL" ANU -"' =.
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Nos IS and Sc United Estates Fast Mail Pullman Sleeping Cars between New 4ors
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and Jacksonyil Tampa md ST. Augustine, and Veshbuled hr-cas taSenseF eeaA. E"
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THOMAS MOSS, Ticket Agent Alexandra Va
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General Superintendent UenIT TnCtGG@ene n C'
Washington D. c. &MHS
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY,

The following houses, whose advertisement
sppear in the GAZETTE. will lie found reliable
and are commended to the attention of pur-
chasers:
AGRICULTURAL.
Herbert Bryant, foot of Duke street.
BOOK AND STATIONERY.
Eobt. W. French. AIT and 419 King sl Get
Dyson & Bro, sos King street.
COAL AND WOOD.
]. r. Zimmerman, foot of Queen street
W. A. Smoot Go, Shoots wharf.
CAKES AND CONNECTIONS.
George &. Hill & Co.. 216-o92 rofth Lee
stree
CHINAWARE.
E. J. Miller & Co., 317 King street.
FINANCIAL.
First National Bank, S. W. cor. Lee sno
Prince streets.
Citizens National Bank, N. W. cor. Lee AND
Primo streets.
Burke & Herbert cor. King and Fairfax
streeta..
DRUGGISTS
E. s. Leadbeater & Sons, 1o5-107 south
f61IIdA ottOSts
Warfeld & Hall, corner Fairfax asd Prince
streets.
W. F. Creighton & Co., corner King and
Royal streets.
L. Stabler & Co, N. W. corner OF Rlog and
Washington streets.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & Lothrop, 10th, 18th, ana
streets, Washington.
J. E. Tackett, corner King AID Pitt streets.
Isaac Eichberg, cnrner Ki'.g aud Royal
streets.
A. c. Slsymaker, 429 King street,
FOUNDERS AND MACHINIsTs.
J.&H H. Aitcheson, 116 King street.
W. s. Moore, south Union street.
GROCERs & COMMISSION MERCHANTS
w. A. johnson & Co., corner Cameron and
Rnyal streets.
Henry F. Robertson, cor. King and Wash.
ington streets.
&c. Milburn, north Royal street.
Charles King, 217-223 north Lee street.
G. Vim. Ramsey, COT. of King and st. Asapb
streets.
B. B. Jenkins, corner Fairfax and Duke
Eeets.
HARDWARE.
James F. Carlin, Sons & Co.
INSURANCE.
Laurence Stabler, 701 King street.
LUMBER.
Reishell & Son, southeast corner Royal and
Wilkes streets.
street
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We wish to call your attention to the
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND ITS ADVANTAGES.
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The following houses, whose advertisement
sppear in the GAZETTE. will lie found reliable
sud are commended to the attention of pur-
chssers:
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Station corner 9th and B SITS, Washington.
In effect January 6. 1896.
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Instant communication by any subscriber
with any other is furnished any moment, day
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
"The bohemian GirIo

By general request the above opera will
be repeated at the Red Jacket Oper,
House on Saturday night of this week
The opera will be produced, as usual, il
grand style, arrangements having beer
made to fill the dead" tenor's part. In
addition to the general lerformance
there will be special features under the d.
rection OF Mrs. j. M. Merton and Others
This last production of the graudest
ahalr ever put on the stage of an
Opera House isgoing to draw big house
and everybody ought to witness it.
Prices; Reserved seats, so cents; general
admission, 80 and Is cents. Seats re-
served at FIchtel's drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
DEATHS.

PHILLIPS-On the 10th inst, Beatrice,
the wife OF MIR. Fred Phillips, after an
illness OF several weeks duration, ieav-
inga husband and one child. Funeral
will be held Saturday afternoon.
RICHARDSON the 18th inst, at his
home on Mine street, Calumet, MIR.
William FL. Richards. at the age OF Al
years, leaving wife and six children
to mourn his death. The funeral will
be held Saturday afternoon, leaving the
house at o'clock with services at the
Calumet M, +. church, Rev. James w.
Kerridge officiating. Interment at
Lake View. The American Foresters.
OF which deceased was a member, will
attend.
MCCARTHY - On the 18th inst, at
RaymbaultowD, James Mccarthy, at
the age OF 20 years, leaving two broth
ers and two sistere. Funeral will be
held Sunday afternoon, services at Sac
red Heart church and interment at the
Hecla cemetery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Reported by Tom Berryman 'p6. /

reported by Tom Bergman 'g6
The attendance at school so far this
year has been very good. The senior
class rank highest, none having been alb
sent. The unclassified students have the
lowest percentage. The other classes are
close seconds"
Special examinations of those who
failed to pass will be held next week.
Those whose standing for the first
ten weeks together with their standing
in examination was not up TO grade,
will take the examinations.
Ga account of the teachers institute no
school was held today. Every boy and
girl who can should avail themselves of
of this opportunity and attend the meet
ing this friday evening at the Opera
House.
For part OF the rhetoricals, each class,
except the seniors, nave been given an
Grafton to learn. The juniors have
adams and Jefferson" by Webster; the
sophomore have Lincoln" by Lowell,
and the first-year class have Lincolns
Gettysburg Speech"
John Moses has left school and gone to
Baraga.
Mr.. Cooley has returned from his trip
to Minnesota
Frank Soddy, who has been absent
rom school on account of his health, has
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

WAyTED-Agent to canvass Houghton
county for Lincoln improved work stand.
Liberal profits; exclusive territory. A
good seller. Write at once.
II. r. CADY, General Agent,
Ashland, Wisconsin.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Eyapgelistic Meefinrx

Messrs. F. N. Prouty and forster Els
Jensen, eyangelists, will hold religious
services in this vicinity until Christmas.
commencing this evening at Z O'Clock in
the new church on the south side OF Pine
street. The time and place of later meet
ings will be announced when decided
upon. All are cordially invited to attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

This evenings meeting will. be addressed
on the subject Of Human Nature" by
Mr.. Ferris. The meeting will be held at
the Opera House, and all interested are
invited
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
An Invitation

You are cordially invited to come and
see our dazzling display ofholiday goods,
While we cannot describe or enumerate
our great variety OF beautiful and ap-
proprlate Xmas gifts we are pleased to
show them to visitors. Our '97 calen-
dart given tn grown people only.
HERNANN's JEwEIpv Sropp
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Helping Hand Tent. No. "a. I. o. r..
will not hold a regular meeting Saturday
evening next, but all Rechabites are ex.
pected to be at the basket social on that
date: Brother c. II. Jennings, ID. C. r..
will be present. ]. II. BIscoMBE'
GEORGE BURNS,
Committee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
BlR THIS.

BUTALA-On the 10th inst, the wife of
Mr.. Joseph Butala, OF son.
PETERSON the 9th inst, the wife of
Mr.. Frank Peters, OF son.
CARROLL-On the 7th inst, the wife OF
MIR. John Carroll OF Osceola street,
OF a daughter.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Richards cigar factory in Laurium
has been removed from the old quarters
on Calumet street to larger and more
convenient rooms oyer Genevaux's ga
loon on OsceOla street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

There will bea regular meeting OF Union
Temple OF Honor, No. 48, Saturday at 7
p. m. Work in the initiatory degree and
all members should attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

The largest and most beautiful line of
Christmas toys that ever reached this
city on exhibition at l.. Hennes & Co. g
cash store,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
LODGE m EETlNGn.

The regular meeting OF the Junior Sons
OF st. George will be held on Saturday
afternoon, December IL, at 5 O'Clock.
there will be election of officers and all
members are requested to attend.
FRED j. MARTIN, r. 8.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

WANTED-A girl to do general house.
work. Apply at 463 Seventh street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Don't miss calling and seeing Hennes'
Christmas and fancy toys.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Two secondhand organs for sale cileap
$40 and $35, at John Dunstan's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Skates.

Large variety OF Barney & Berry skates
Tor ladies, gentlemen and children, at
very reasonable prices, at Vertin Bros.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

, All members OF Court North Star. No
-, r. Oh A., are requested to attend a
special meeting Saturda Y evening. Deem
DER IL, at 1910 sharp, to make arrange
m -, to attend the funeral OF Brother
W. H. Richard. T Rrrp r
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
For the Rabiea-

TOT THO BHDIeB.
-Four very fine assortments OF baby
cutters can be found at our store.
s. OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
The Fair,

Forty inch cashmere, all colors, at liz
cents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

A nice selection Of Christmas cards and
booklets at John Dunstan's book and
music store. Be on time and get your
choice.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Leave orders at Goodsole's for Wood
ward, the piano tuner.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Plenty Of apples at 81 so per barrel. at
l.. hennes & Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
ViVian'S
YuIetide Topic,
Timely trutDg talk the lots OF bright
Helpful hints TO make gift buying easy.

Christmas Furs.
Boas with heads. Scarfs Tippets, Child's Sets,
etc, We can only quote a few Black Coney
Muns, everyone a bargain Could offer moth
ing better for the price, 81 .25.
Genuine Black Martin Collar with ten tails,
when we say Black Martin we don't mean
dyed skunk. Only Sl2 Many Others OF equal
values.
Kid Gloves.
Always an accept BILE Christmas gift. This
department shows some elegant values:
5-Dutton kid, black or color ...... ......... 20
2 hooked kid, best I'll glove, any color. "a
zine soft hooked, kid with a record 80. II 40
3-clasp pique, best stitching. ........... IS 20
Leather Goods section.
Pocket books wallets. coin purses cigar cases
shopping bags, satchels. novelty bags, etc.
Can't tell all about them now.
Fine leather Wallets sterling trimmings. 4 %
Black wallets and card cases combined fine
xa'hoi -. 20
Fancy Articles.
TO numerate. would require columns OF space 4
We have Them these heart gladdiners. Large
everything imaginable. Come
and take peep at them Costs you less here
than elsewhere
Capes and Jackets.
A lot of new things at the right prices.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Circle Star OF Red Jacket, No. 334, will
hold a regular meeting next Monday
evening, when all members are requested
to attend. MRS. A. Moon, L. s.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Special notice is hereby given that the
members OF the Martha Lodge, No. L
.. ID. ID. s., are requested to be present
at their next meeting on December IL
NJ p. m. BY order
w. MUNICH. Sec.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

There will be regular meeting of Cain.
met Encampment, No. n, L. o. O. r.
this friday evening for nomination n,
officers, and full attendance il desired
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
The Fair.

Fifty-four inch broadcloth, the best, 6e
cents, worth double.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Mems 20 ounce clay worsted suits at
$3.50.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Mr.. John Danielson lie seriously iii this
home in Calumet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

~ OLSON. THE UNDERTAK ER
De Practical Embalmer and Funeral Direc-
tor. Established in 1876. Scott street, Red
Jacket. Telephone service. All night calls
PROMPTLY attended to.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Holiday Dress Stun.
No more suitable gift could be me-
sister or daughter. Willing Won sh MOI
the best service in making a seI scrld
b5-inch fancy navy sulting. value "a a..
yard, only. :. 1890. ...... 'outs|
46'fnch French serges, all wool ''''''..
Imported silk wool dress patterns ''''...
4O-inch French and Eoglish fancies =.
Cut Glass.
This department Is eqipped with a a.
best yalaes and'an assortment on nue |
denotes brilliancy. beauty and nsrsen.ss,
description cannot give you an sdacuonI
of its richness. "uequate
Decorated China
Not necessary to specify Our -,
fully established and we shall eSa posit(
that position. Here we can suit 40 nla1
Beginning with a cup and saueer oy'erYoU
value Tor 10 cents we rise TO works ot y.
by special artists. VI req
Dolls, Toys, Games, Books p,
Thousands OF children can be moaas
here atbut little cost Don't wait aue
best are gone. Your child is as deos u.u
as your neighbours, and you know ha 70
ready made provision for his. ' ~
Perfamery Specials.
All TIE sweet smelling odors. Good 49,
and las ting, 10 centsto s! per bottle per
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1896-01-02

authority. What have we here? An
daman islands. situated three hun
dred and forty miles to the north of
Sumatra, in the bay of Bengal Hum.
hum! What's all this? Moist climate.
coral reefs, sharks, Port Blair, convict
barracks, Rutland island, cottonwoods
-ah, here we are. The aborigines
Of the Andaman islands may perhaps
claim the distinction of being the
smallest race upon this earth, though
some anthropologists prefer the Bush.
men of Africa. the Digger Indians OF
America and the Terra del Fuegians.
The average height is rather below
four feet, although many full-grown
adults may be found who are
very much smaller than this. They are
a fierce, morose and intractable peo
pie, though capable of forming mos,
devoted friendships when their conf
dence has once been gained MARI
that, Watson. Now, then, listen tc
this: They are naturally hideous
having large, misshapen heads, small
fierce eyes, and distorted features
Their feet and hands, however, are re
markably small. So intractable and
fierce are they that all the efforts Of
the British officials have failed to win
them over in any degree. They have
always been a terror to shipwrecled
crews, Draining the survivors will
their stone-headed clubs, or shooting
them with their poisoned arrows
These massacres are invariably con
cluded by a cannibal feast"
fTo BIZ Continued
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1896-01-02

In the church of Santa Maria An
nunziata. at Naples, girls assemble
once year for the purpose of being
chosen in marriage. On the day of
Our Lady, before it's altar kneels a
si!elil row Of thirty girls dressed in
black. and with folded hands. They
are orphans of the neighboring found
ling asylum. and once a Year those
who have reached the age of Is have n
chance of being chosen in marriage by
any honest man whose character is
good. At the door leading to the
sacristy stands a grav-haired priest,
the head of the founding institution.
by and by a young man approaches
him and hands him a packet of papers
These the priest reads carefully, and,
being satisfied. leads the candidate
toward the row of girls. The man
walks slowly along the row; at last he
stops-his choice is made, and he
stretches out his hand. The girl rises,
puts her hand into that of the stranger
by way of consent, and together they
disappear into the sacristy, and this
goes on until the suitors arc ex-
hausted, or all the girls have been
.ho>eu.-London Tit-Bits
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1896-01-02
WATER THAT EXPLODED.
A Bartender's Experience Undcr Fire OF
Iusiillte Of SeItzer.

A Barterder's Experience Undcr Fire OF q
Iusiiilde of Settler.
"Do you know" said Billy Clark, OF
Star reporter, as IL big settler bottle
fixed and two or three men on the out
side elevated a foot each on the railing
and looked on, that these settler
water bottles will explode easily?
And the three men each put a foot down
ON the floor and moved slightly away
Sometimes Just the temperature of the
hand will do it, the warm hand, placed
against il while bringing it from a cold
room, or sometimes while lifting i, one
will strike il against the counter and II
will explode and the metal top will he
driven with great force by the gas
One time. while at the Gibson. refused
10 give Il man drink. He took il yer,
much to heart and went away vowing
he would get even with me. ] hal
turned about rs be wen. ont and had
my back To him. Suddenly there cam,
Il sound like pistol shot. | tried 10
turn around and couldn't. and l was
sure the man had carried his threa,
into effect and had shot me- Directly
following that explosion came another
and another, and there was "a rapid sue
"rsSion of explosions. Then | knew
the man had opened a regular fusillade
oi, me, and yet was riyctcd to the spot
] could not stir. thought had been
paralH Ied 10y II bullet, Come to find out
one of these settler water bottles in the
far end of the counter had exploded
| AID the conclusion had started the
others, until all had exploded that wcr,
on that shelf. And the man had gon,
| never VIII forget my experience %
that night when | was sure had bsrI
shot"
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1896-01-02
cnAPTs zNIIIAroNrINuEp

"
I'VE must lake care that he does not
Dow bring Us Ia the place where the
creosotc barrel came from observed.
Il had thought of that. But Won no
tice that he keeps ON the pavement.
< whereas the barrel passed down the
roadway. No. we are IN the true scent
now"
Ii tended down towards the river
side. running through Belmont place
and Princes street At the end Of
r Broad street IL ran right down Ia the
waters edge. where there was a small
wooden wharf Toby led us To the
very edge of this. and there stood
whining. looking out on the dark cur
rent hevond.
I'VE are out of luck" said Holmes
They have taken to q boat here. "
Several small punts and skiffs were
living about in the water and on the
edge of the wharf. We took Toby
round to each in turn. but. though he
shifted earnestly. he made no sign.
Close 20 the rude landing stage was
q small brick house. with n wooden
rlacard swung ont through the second
window. 'Mordecai smith was printed
ecross il in large letters, and. under
meath: Boats to hire by the hour or
day" 4 second inscription above the
door informed US that steam launch
was kept-a statement which WAS con-
firmed by great pile of coke upon the
jetty. Sherlock Holmes looked slowly
round. and his face assumed an ominous