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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19

had scarcely left his lips when his
shoulder came against the door with
the force Of a battering ram. The frail
fastenings gave way, and Hendricks al
most fell into the room.
Ralph was standing in a corner.
holding an envelope over low turned
gas jet.
II beg pardonl' exclaimed Hen
bricks. "An accident, assure yea. Ny
foot slipped, and tumbled against
your door. I'm devilish awkward
Hope haven't done much damage"
cts all right, stammered the young
man. AS he spoke the burning envelope
went out, and the crisp black remains
were blown across the room. CT was
just trying to clean up some old rub
bish in my desk. suppose you want to
look about here. l really have no objec-
tion-anything that will help you get
at the facts. Of course the whole place
is at your disposal" {,
"Thank you,'' said Hendricks, step
ping between him and the ashes of the
envelope. "My friend and myself would
like to use your desk. see materials
for writing are here-that is, if it is no
intrusion.
Ralph shrugged his shoulders.
"You are quite welcome" he re-
turned, with defiant, logged express
sion. !
Hendricks sat down at the desk,
picked up pen and dipped it into the
ink we'll. "Now, DOCTOR" he began,
"Thompson said he would take 81. 600
for the corner lot. but would not give
me later than tomorrow to decide. Now,
! intend to offer him
Hendricks paused and glanced up at
Ralph. 81 beg your pardon, Mr.. Ben
| ton, but this is-er-a little private deal
we were about to make, and if you had
just as SOON
lCONTINUED.1
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19

"Oh, / beg pdrdonp she said, starting to
withdraw.
nothing beyond yum yum sentiment,
but these are heavy walking boots with
broad heels and thick soles."
''Miss Benton's boots? Impossible!"
cried Lampkin.
''Yes; she packed, too, went on the
detective, his eyes beaming with the
excitement of the chase. "She found
after she had got her bag or trunk filed
that she had left out very necessary
article, and he chucked 'em in with his. :"
Marvellous - simply marvelous"
cried the doctor.
Hendricks closed the bag with jerk,
and as he rolled il on its side and put
his knee upon it to draw the straps into
place he looked about the room.
"Gi'me that newspaper behind the
bed, ne granted as he tugged at the
last strap to fasten buckle.
DIR. Lampkin picked mp the paper,
and Hendricks took it and spread it out
on the bed.
"What did tell you?' he said.
"There's the jagged hole left by the
clipping. And, see, the paper is dated
yesterday afternoon. Pretty good find
for one room. Now for Miss Benton's. T"
"They are all in there" said tho
doctor AT least they were when we
passed just now.''
II heard them all leave a moment
ago." Hendricks told him. ~ think
they went into the drawing room to
take look at the corpse. It is arranged
by this time The undertaken and his
men passed the window just now. We
shan't find much in Miss Benton's
room, however, for, judging by her
looks, she has her share Of caution, and
she has had time. having been in her
room since the inquest, to cover mp
traces.
Hendricks led his friend from the
room. The door of Miss Benton's apart
ment was locked, but tho detective
spened IL with one of the Feys in the
chambermaid's bunch. When he and
Lampkin were inside, he closed and
bolted the door.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19

Just now searching 1Or tnem Oh 'ho
front lawn. All, here we areP' Hen
bricks pushed the door open, and when
they had entered he closed and bolted 1T.
Don't want anybody plunging in on
u.s." he explained as his eyes began to
rove about the apartment "AhP' ne
cried, pointing to good sized travelling
bag in q corner. Remember what l
told you about the 1870 train and the
cab tracks in the rear and in the front?"
81 remember, +" replied the doctor.
Hendricks raised the bag from the
floor to lounge.
Completely packed, he said. "Now,
I wonder if can get into it. AhP'
The catch slid back, and the bag opened.
It was closely filled with wearing APP
parel. by Jovel If every trail was as
easy to follow as this one, blind men
would become detectives.
"What is it?'' questioned Lampkin.
"See that little clock in the corner
under the handkerchief
yes
Hendricks took it out and stood it up
on his hand. See, it is one of tho lit
tie pendulum affairs that won't run I'M
less it is standing up"
~ see," replied Lampkin mechanic
ally.
"You see only what baby could see,
or else you'd show more enthusiasm
over it," said Hendricks. ''Montcastle
took it from his dressing table or man
tel and packed it at exactly Q y min
utes after this morning. Looks like
a short leave taking, doesn't it?"
"It does, indeed said the doctor.
'By Jove, p
"He didn't occupy the bed either last
night, for it has not been touched, and
there is his nightshirt under his tennis
shoes, one of the first things slowed
away"
1T looks as if Montcastle knew some.
thing about the murder or had some
thing to do with it. Don't you think
SOP" asked Lampkin.
Hendricks made no reply He wal
running through the articles in the bae
as deity as custom house official after
struggled goods.
"Goodi" he cried. suddenly drawing
himself up and rubbing his hands to-
gether. "You remember the woman'l
footprints at the side gate along will
the mans? She was ready to go too. "
"How do you know that?" asked Dr.
Lampkin, with bated breath.
"Here is pair Of her boots" sale
Hendricks, with a low laugh. "If they
were pair of dainty evening slippers
tied with blue strings and two sizes too
small for the wearer. they would NEAR
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
CHAPTER VIII.

Hendricks and Lampkin had just left
the presence of the two young ladies
and were going toward the drawing
room, where constant stream of peo-
pie was coming in and going out, when
Hendricks nudged his friend in the side
and looked up toward the front stair
case. Ralph Benton was ascending,
sliding his hand on the railing.
"Going to his ROOM" said Hendricks
in whisper. "He has heard of our be-
ing in his sisters apartment We must
keep peeled eye ON him. haven't
liked his looks since he swooned on me
so beautifully. He's got his sisters dis
position to cover up tracks, and if am
not mistaken he is the more expert of
the two Well loiter here minute. +"
"You were searching for powder
marks on Miss Ben toms wrist just
now," remarked Lampkin, with tone
Of conviction, as the detective paused
and leaned against the wall.
Exactly. wasn't trying to make a
mash, you may bet your hat on that.
"How did you know she hadn't wash
ed her hands?''
II didn't think she had. People
never do under great excitement. There
was no water in her jug Oh tho wash
stand or any in the slop jar. Besides.
powder stains blown in the skin are
hard to obliterate.
Ibid you find them?"
: emo"
"Then she is innocent of the actual
crime.'
IF she didn't wear gloves when she
pulled the trigger" interrupted Hen
bricks. with a little laugh. Come on;
times up. We must surprise that fell
low in his room.'
Hendricks bounded up the thickly
carpeted stairs, taking four steps at a
stride. Pausing at Ralph Benton's door.
he grasped the knob firmly and turned
it without making sound. Then he
pressed against the door steadily.
Locked" he granted. The word
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19

this affair has unstruf1g me so that
hardly know what I am doing. You
must excuse me if talk inooherently.
Oh, I am almost crazedP'
She sank into chair and covered her
face with her hanls.
sPerhaps you ought to take some
thing TOTO steady your nerves, sug-
gested the detective seductively. "You
do look worn out and unnerved. Will
you permit me to roucn your pulse? l
used to study medicine. Perhaps may
advise you"
She smiled as if relieved and extend
cd her right wrist.
81 thank you very much. You are
very kind
DR.. Lampkin noticed with surprise
that the detective laid his fingers on the
veins Of her slender wrist with the dex-
terity of skilled physician, and then
Lampkin held his breath, for Hendricks
coolly took his lens from his vest pocket
and with it carefully examined Miss
Benton's hand.
She started to withdraw it, but he
held it with gentle firmness and smiled
reassuringly.
Ibid you know" he said, "that
medical experts can tell the condition
Of the health from the appearance OF
the skin under a magnifying glass? Miss
Benton, I'll venture to say you haven't
taken any strong exercise for two
weeks. You'll never be we'll if you
don't give your system a chance tc
throw off its impurities by perspira'
tion."
II have been confined to the house
since my guests arrived" Miss Benton
admitted. II know need outdoor ex
ercise badly. Thank you" She with
drew her hand and pulled down he
flowing sleeve.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
warrants for bank omcials.

Mason, Mich, Nov. 17.--Warrants
have been issued for the arrest of off,
bank of Lansing. Charles H. Osband.
the cashier, is charged with making
false entries In the books with intent to
deceive the banks officers and the state
banking commissioner. Two directors.
Charles Brown and Christian Breisch.
are to be arrested for perjury. 1t being
alleged that they did not own in good
faith the amount of stock required By
law as a. qualification of directors.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
CONTINUED
HoW's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure!
f. j. CHENEY d Co., Prop, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known r. j,
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transactions and financially able TO carry
out any obligation made by their firm. @
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WIN, Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Murder in the First Lc~rec.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE jury in the
cine furnaces. In some unknown man
der of Policeman Frederick Smith in
the church Of the Most Holy Redeemer.
brought in a verdict in the first degree.
Meyer was found guilty after only
twenty-five minutes elaboration. The
crime was committed about two weeks
ago.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Psles! siless Itching Piles!

SYMProMs-Moisture, intense itching ana
II allowed to continue tumors form, which often
bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
SwAyNEs OINTMENT, stops the itching AND
moves the tumors. At druggists, or by mail for
Scents. DR.. swavne &Son Philadelphia.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19

~ FTER suffering forneariy thirty years
~ from dyspepsia, Mrs. II. e. Dugdale.
wife of prominent business man of
Warsaw, N. Y, writes For % years, was
a constant sufferer from dyspepsia and
weak stomach. The lightest food produced
distress, causing severe pain and the forma-
ton of gas. No matter how. careful of my
diet suffered agonizing pain after eating.
was treated by many physicians and tried
numerous remedies without permanent help
Two years ago began taking DR.. Miles
Nerve and Liver Pills and Nervine. Within
a week commenced improving, and per-
sisting in the treatment I was soon able to
eat what l liked. with no evil effects
keep them at hand and single dose dispels
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19

any old symptoms"
DIR. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICl
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
COAL B[ACkENED HEROES
PHILADELPHIA FIREMEN SAVE
TWO LIVES.
Coal Passers Imprisoned in a Bunker
Rescued just in Time by Their
Comrades.

j. Blaine and +. Sherer, coal passers
on the Philadelphia, narrowly escap-
ed death in the lower bunkers of the
big cruiser Wednesday, The coal chute
became blocked up, and before She
men could be reached the air in the
bunker had become so foul that both
were found in an unconscious condi-
ton. Blaine has fully recovered, but
his companion is still in Il precarious
condition.
An officer of the Philadelphia said
this morning that it was quite accideu.
tai. He characterizes the report that
appeared in a morning paper as en-
tirely wrong and apparently mali
ciously so, as it placed the blame up
on the officer in charge. making its
appear that he had been careless of
the lives of the men.
The accident occurred about 7:15 a.
M, according to the officers account.
Blaine and Sherer had been sent into
the lower bunBers to store away coal
that was being passed down from the
spar deck through a long chute. The
chute became clogged up and the two
men stationed there to attend it could
not open it up. He reported at once
to the officer in charge who sent men
below to the fire room, where door
opened into the bunkers from below
Only two men could work in the place,
and Firemen Bishop and Mullen I'M
dertook the task. BY heroic efforts
they reached tle imprisoned men in
about twenty minutes time. Blaine
and Sherer were dragged out uncon-
scous from the foul air, and the sur
geons at once set to work on them,
with the results already noted.
The heroic work of Fireman Bishop
has been specially commended.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
OF INTEREST TO SCIENCE.
Important Facts Determined by Prince
Luigis Ascent of St. Elias.

The expedition of Prince Luigi of
Savoy to the summit of Mount ST.
Elias has determined two facts of
prime Importance to the scientific
world. 1t has fixed once for all the
altitude of Mount St. Elias at 1920
feet. The figures are subject only to
such slight corrections as may change
the total thirty or forty feet each way
The expedition has also answered de-
tinitely and in the negative the ques-
ton asked by scientists as to whether
or not st. Elias was at one time a
great volcano. There is not the slight
est indication of volcanic action any
where.
y new glacier was discovered by tho
explorers from the eminence of Mount
st. Elias between the Augusta noun
tains and Great Logan. 1t takes its
course apparently to the sea, and was
named by the Prince Colombo" The
route was absolutely unknown. Adj
vancing up the glaciers and moraines
took thirty-nine days, or until July 4,
on which day the Prince declared for
the entire party general holiday.
AT Pinnacle pass was found the first
evidence of Russell's expedition in the
year 1891, in the shape of tent but
ton and single rusty fork. Finally,
the foot of the divide connecting St.
Elias and Mount Newton was reached
with a supply of provisions to last for
twelve days.
The eleyation was 5000 feet. The
Americans in the party raised the
stars and stripes over the camp in the
great hills, and Prince Luigi and his
party cheered again and again for the
flag. At l o'clock on the morning of
July 31st, they commenced the as
cent of the great mountain. For elev,
en- hours the upright climb was made
and exactly at five minutes before IL
o'clock the summit of St. Elias was
beneath the feet of the explorers
When they reached the topmost
peak there was neither wind nor fog,
and the thermometer was only 20 de-
grees below freezing. The prince then
planted the Italian flag on the top,
most peak and photographed it, lie
then cached the Italian and American
flags. The Prince does not consider
the ascent difficult, except for the last
few hundred feet which is a solid mass
of ice.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
HOLSTER DRUG co.
Special Summer
Notes for Our
Cutoff
Patrons.
CAMPING ESTIMATES.

'~'AA A~'' 49, q @''h i~A''
We shall be pleased to make up esti-
mates for any number of our patrons
by the sea or camping. If you will
state how many in the party and the
number of days or weeks for your
outing, we will quote on anything
from the bath soap to the after dinner
cigar. Wherever you may be rusticat-
ing we can serve you with the same
attention as if you were at home in
the city
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
RALSTON HEALTH BREAD

&. B. &. T..
made from fine flour of the entire
wheat, according to the formula Of
Martin College, Washington, ID. c.,
contains all the material elements
necessary for growth. 1t is easy of
digestion, perfect in assimilation, and
thoroughly nourishes every part Of
the body. Its continuous use will
insure a strong and vigorous consti-
tuition to otherwise delicate children.
Its proper name is without doubt
THE CHILDREN'S FRIEND.
Manufactured at the German Bax-
cry, s33 Fort street. Telephone 677.
The only progressive bakery in Homo
lulu. Manufacturers of Quaker
Bread.
G. b. G. b.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
A MILLION GOLD DOLLARS

Would not bring happiness to the
person suffering with dyspepsia, but
Hoods S3rsaparilla has cured many
thousands of cases of this disease. 1t
tones the stomach, regulates the bow
els and puts all the machinery of the
system in good working order. 1t Gre
ates good appetite and gives health,
strength and happiness.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
Veri1aIis.

We have just received a
large assortment of these
goods, which we shall be
pleased to show you, and have
no hesitancy in saying that
they surpass any line ever
imported into this country.
Colgate & Co. have added
many new odors to their list,
and they are becoming very
popular.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
Hawaiian
e Iectric
Company.

The cleanest, brightest safest and really,
in the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence is the mean
descent electric light. Safe; nothing could
be safer. A few days ago prominent gen.
tleman of Honolulu came rushing down to
the office of the Electric Company and said:
"Give me figures for wiring my house, and
want it done at once; no more lamps for me.
Last night a lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
my children and take no more risks"
This is the sentiment of quite number in
houses fitted with the perfect light.
Just think it over and make up your mind
that you want the best and safest light; send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you wall.
We have complete stock of everything in
this line and have just received a lot of the
very latest designs in chandeliers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
COUNTRY ORDERS.

These receive our most careful at
tention at all times, but now the warm
weather ais upon us our facilities for
the prompt shipment of fresh grocer
ies-our careful packing-will explain
why we increase year by year this
class of trade.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
A CURE FOR BILIoUs CoLIC.

Resource, Screven Co., Cal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years. Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief. 1t acts like a charm
One dose of it gives relief when all
other remedies fail.-G. d. Sharp. For
sale by all druggists and dealers. Ben
son, Smith e. Co., wholesale agents for
the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
Alba Rose.

Everyone is familiar with
Cashmere Bouquet as a Soap
and Perfume, yet they are far
out-classed by some of the
new Soaps and Odors.
Call and inspect our stock
and compare prices with goods
manufactured in England and
France.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
New SOAPS
and
Perfunnery.

All who have used Soaps and
Perfumery manufactured by
Colgate & Go. realize that the
goods are first class in every
particular. They stand at the
head Of importers and con-
sumers Of otto of roses, musk
and valuable oils in the United
States, which shows that their
preparations are reliable.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10
Alba Violet

Good Soaps are most essen
tial to the bath, while poor
Soaps are dangerous. Col
gate & Co. make only first
class goods. Their name on
an article is a sufficient
guarantee Of it's purity.
We carry an immense stock
Of their goods.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-10

HOODS PILLS act harmoniously
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all
liver ills. 25 cents. Hebron Drug Co.,
wholesale agents. 5
Owingsville outlook., 1897-09-09
THE CAPITAL.
Attorney General Preparing His De-
cis'on on the Question
RrlatinG ia Discriminating Dutir- Hi~
Decision win Probably u" Mad" N"n-
ds, Grn. Ruggir- &" Retire ~cpT"m-
her ~ Nlaska Mail Matters.

WASmNGIoN. sept =. Tho attorney
general iS dcV"ting much "t his time
this week {" the preparation ui his de-
visinn nf the question involved in ihc
Interpretation 80 section - uf thu
tariff law relating t. discriminating"
duties lie i "Nhau~tiuE all the an
thnriticS and carefully vcighln" all
the arguments II il not probable that
the decision will hr ready until nest
Monday
Mr. Mckcnua has not vet dcridcd
whether the present drcI~luu will cover
all the c"ntruvcrtcd questions involved
in the sections that have hccu referred
tn him, aud there seems tu To-. a strong
probability that the forthcoming d.-
cINiun will not decide the QUESTION
raised a. to whether the omission
of the words act of congress
from the present section rcpral~ >g,-
tion I2,N. at the revised statute thrr,-
10y imposing the ~ per cent di>crimin-
ating duty nn goods impaired in TIA.
vessels nt counties not rN"mpt hN r>-
press treaty stipulation II not. Il will
bc covered in some future dcri~ion
Brig Gcu George u. Eugglr> will
retire ou September IL. having reach
ed the age limit. ten Euwgl,> has
had very active career aud Tor the
past four years has been adiutanl gen
cral nf the army lie has had - years
service west Of the Mississippi. and
during the war participated IN I3 diff
fcrcnt engagements II il generally
believed that Gen. Hrcck. NOW acting
adjutant general. will succeed ten
Rugglc>
Postmaster General Gary has ISSUED
Il formal order establishing an rN-
change of mails once month between
Dyca, Alaska. aud Dawson city. Cana
da. The Scrvicr il to consist Of one
round trip each month, the first trip L,
commence AT Dyca upon the arrival at
that place. via Juneau "f the mail
steamer scheduled to leave seattle
Wash, on the 18th of September and tC
arrive AT Dyra on the 20th of the same
month, and the subsequent trips to
commence upon the arrival at Dyca ni
a mail from SEATTLE
The mails in question shall contain
only letters and post cards, L" the rN-
clusion of all other articles
The mails made up at the office oi
Dyea for the office of Dawson CITY
shall contain letters a nd post cards ad-
dressed for delivery al any place in the
Yukon district Canada: and the
mails made up at the office of Dawson
City for the office of Dyea shall contain
letters and post cards addressed for dc.
livery nj any place in the United
States
WAsHINGroN, sept. S.-The special
army board created by Secretary Algcr
To draw plans for garrisoning the new
coast defense works. had its first meet
ing at the war department THURSDAY
Ii il expected that the work before the
board will occupy it for a long time
relating as il does to the construction
of barracks and quarters at many
points, drain and water supply, thc,as-
signment of proper forces of artillery
men To each point of defense. and per
haps the propriety of general in
crease of force i'm the artillery arms.