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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

they nave been recognized for their
worth oy many Eastern papers of note
and generously reprinted with full
credit.
In truth. we owe II partly to Kel-
sey's love of Bozeman and Montana.
n partly to his inherent modesty.
that he Is still Of us and with us. for
he has had more than one offer from
reputable Eastern papers to do" the
breezy West in his inimitable style.
As he grows ~older-riper. we will say
his talent in this line broadens and
deepens. and many OF his later poetic
contributions would be accepted by the
reading public without question. IL
published over the name of James
Whitcomb Riley; and higher praise I
could not render. Two samples taken
at random. one grave and the other
"a will serve to illustrate the quail
ity OF Kelsey's verse to those unfa-
miliar with IL. l do not call them
samples of his best in either vein. but
will make no further apology for them.
The first has for its theme the one
bereavement of his immediate family
circle. a sad memory that finds ex-
preston In these lines:
"A pair of scuffed-out baby shoes
Are up stairs in the drawer.
And every time = look at them
The future / explore.
/ wonder then. as there ] stand,
IL 1 shall see the one
Who wore thoee shoes a fitting space
When my brief course Is run"
Again, i'm recognition of one of the
many excellent traits of his good wife,
he bursts forth in a poem of half a
dozen stanzas, the theme and method
of which is disclosed i'm the introduce
tory verse here lu0tpl.
II know a good ~woman-she sweeps
out my room
Who works like a mailer with dust pan
and broom
From early in morning till way late
at night
She continues to chase the microbic
mite"
The rest OF II can be easily imagined
by any of us fellows VINO are content
to sit up to our ears in muss and Tub-
bish IL we can only be let alone and
have our personal belongings left un-
disturbed. Emancipation from the
rigors and prosecutions of too excm-
plary housekeeping Is the mental pray
er of many a nan who outwardly ac-
cepts the inevitable with Christian res
ignation. 1t is only the poet who can
do he subject justice. and by sweeten-
ing his just censure with humor. gain
a hearing that would otherwise be de-
MED a bald though truthful accUsa-
ton.
However. this is not biography. nor
I'm line of the Standards request:
hence. II is i'm danger of the blue pen
ell If extended too far. Having lande
the subject of my sketch inside the
portals Of a happy n prosperous
middle age, ensconced in a pleasant
home and surrounded by a truly ov-
able family. upheld appreciated
by an admir,ng constituency and. most
strange of all conditions. living at
peace and good will with the other
Office" / now close this labor of love,
hoping only that wha / rave written
will serve to make new friends for
the Bard of S%ourdough and strength
en- old ones. s. GORDON.
Miles CITY. Dec. IA. 1898.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

COL Sam Gordon. who wears the honors of a Nestor,
writes for the Christmas Standard a graceful sketch of A.
X. Yerkes, who also is a veteran. This Gordon did in
ignorance of the fact that Mr.. Yerkes was to respond in
kind; nor was Yerkes aware that Gordon was to sketch
him. In the same way, Harry Collins contributes to this
Christmas edition a true-to-life picture of Phil A. Julien.
When he wrote, Collins did not know that Phil, not aware
of what was going on, had kindly consented to tell the
readers of this holiday edition what he knows about COL
Inns. These sketches make up interesting chapters in the
history Of the Montana press. They are genial Contribu-
tons; the members of the quartette merit we'll of the
state, in that they have steadfastly sought to promote its
highest good--and they are good fellows, all of them.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18
O L
TO THE A A

hey Are Well Known Montana Editors Who Have Served Long
and Wel-In Their Time Each of Them Has Done His
Full Share Toward Giving to the State
Press Its Fair Fame.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-10
Church Directory.

reformed Church-Rev. G. A, Whitmorc
as or. Services biweekly alternating
tAorning and evening. Services canes
day. %. m Sunday Schoo, p. m.
Guild each Lords Day Bop. m, other SER
vices announced from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church Rev. A. Bredenbek pas
,,r Services, Sunday 10 A. M. and $50 F,
Sunday School, 9. P. u Prayer Meet
uy, Wednesday. 6.45 p.
United Brethren Church-Rev +: Z. B
Castle Pastor. Regular Services ny APP
appolntment from the pulpit.
Glass Meeting every two weeks at III a. III
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening
Sunday School PM.
Mite Society s mi monthly. Wedne' oay
evening at 8 o'clock. W. Mis-. Meeting
Monthly at Parsonage.
Moravian Church Rev. M. F. Oerter, Pas-
tor. Sunday School every Sunday, Jan
Preaching services will be held every other
Sualay as heretofore. alternating morning
aud evening a, 10 aId $50 respectively
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev
II. II. Courtney Pastor. Services every alter
pa,e : niay at 10 A. NJ. and 100 r. NJ
Sunday School at 8 A. Il. Player Meet'hg
every Wednesday evening At 100 NJ
St Stephens Church Protestant Episco-
,,,. Rev. Ernet MrGi'l, Rector Ser
vi.es every Sunday a, 1880, "A. M, an"
Tp. u.
service on Fri,lays al = p. III.
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CHAPTER Xxx

The library was empty. Hendricks
tossed his cigar into the crate and sat
down on q lounge The curtains were
still parted, and they could see two
young ladies in the lamplight at a table
reading. Before sitting down Ralph
started to draw the curtains together.
but Hendricks prevented him.
Leave them as they are" he said.
"It looks cheerful to an outcast bache-
lor who seldom catches glimpse of
home life.
"All right" said Ralph, taking a
! seat near Lampkin, who sat opposite
the detective.
"Thanks," said Hendricks He took
out fresh cigar and pinched the tip
from it with his finger nails Lampkin
decided that he had never seen Hen
bricks face hold such look of min
gled hesitancy and rigid determination.
He clasped his hands together until the
cigar was almost crushed.
II say, Benton" he began. "Now,
don't take offense, but what do you
know about tthis-Montcastle? believe
that's his name."
Ralph started, returned the steady
gaze Of the detective for a minute and
then answered:
"What do I know about him? Not
much. suppose. Why do you ask?'
"Answer my question first. What do
you know about him?"
Ralph clasped his knee with his hand
and flushed.
Hang it, Hendricks" he blurted
out, "that's a beastly indelicate ques-
| tiou, coming right when it does! You
see, the fellow
II mean no offense," broke in Hen
bricks, his voice still tense and firm.
"But what do you know about him?'
"The truth is," fioundered Ralph
in the rough waters Of embarrassment.
"the truth is, don't-that isl can't
gay know blamed thing about him
actually. Ihave only known him slight
" for about three months. He and l
have some mutual friends but as he
lives far away-San Francisco is his
home-I do not know much about him.
You see," Ralph glanced into the draw
ing room, my sister and he are stanch
friends. They have met at Newport
and in Europe, and to come right down
to facts she asked me to invite him
here to our house party. She assured
me he belonged to good family and
was gentleman. You may be sure if !
had not thought he was I should not
have consented to have him here. 1
found him a pretty good fellow-a lit
tie slow-a little more English than
the average New Yorker, butt
Ralph's powers Of expression seemed
to fail him.
Hendricks crossed his legs, leaned
back OIL the lounge. and half Of his
crushed cigar fell to the rug at his feet
lyon remember" he said, 1.-THE tes-
timony of Miss Hastings at the inquest!
She stated that she heard your father
telling some one that he would disown
somebody the next day"
"You mentioned it last night, an
swered Ralph. ut was the first l had
heard Of il. Iasked MissHastilgs aeous
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CHAPTER XIX.


The next night at 10 o'clock Hen
bricks. Lampkin and Kola called at the
Benton homestead and asked for Ralph.
They were given seats in the library
Through an opening between the por-
there's they caught glimpse Of the ad.
joining drawing room. Stanwood, Mont
castle and both the young ladies were
there.
In few minutes Ralph came down
the front stairs.
"Glad to see you." he said. rubbing
his eyes II have been lying down try
ing to take nap. hardly closed my
eyes last night You got my nerves all
strung up You see, you have not yet
satisfied me about the suicide. can't
see how
"Shl" cautioned Hendricks, pointing
toward the drawing room. lyon are
talking too loud. "
"Oh. they can't heari" answered
Ralph.
"You did not mention what took
place after they left last night?'
mot word. assure you"
Hendricks rose
II want to make some experiments
with revolver in the garden. Will you
please speak to the ladies about it be-
frehand! It might make them nervous. /"
"lsee, said Ralph. "I'll tell them. !"
"You might ask Mr. Stanwood to
Join U.S. suggested Hendricks AZ the
young man went out
"Th,y are all prepared, sfid Ralph,
who returned III few minutes, accom-
panied by Stanwood They won't
mind,
"Whut time Rave youI' Hendricks
asked bina.
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THURMONT Frederick County, Maryland Thursday February 10, 1885,
ByMLL k.HAR BEN

Ten minutes past l0," answered
Ralph, looking at his watch.
mines a minute faster" said Hen
bricks I'm set it back to have them
exactly together Here is what l want.
You and Mr. Stanwood are to go out to
the place where you were when you
heard the report that night. Do you re.
member the exact spot?'
"Yes; l was at the rustic bridge"
well, went OH the detective, "it
will take you five minutes to get there,
but to have ample time, say at 10 min
utes past 10 precisely, Ishall fire shot.
Now. remember that Keep your ears
open and see if you hear it. )"
"Very well." agreed Ralph wonder
ingly.
"Then," continued Hendricks, "at
exactly 25 minutes after 10 / shall fire
again See if you hear that also Wait
q couple Of minutes and then come
back. Meet us on the front lawn"
"All right" said Ralph. "It seems
that You think more than one shot was
fred. am sure you are mistaken. L."
They were now on the lawn. Hen
bricks moistened his hand with his
breath and held it over his head.
"The air was still that night. was IL
not2" he asked Ralph.
"Yes, just such night as this. No
breeze was stirring. I remember I got
very warm walking"
Behind the house the party divided,
Ralph and Stanwood going out at the
side gate toward the station and Kola,
Lampkin and Hendricks entering the
garden. Reaching the spot where the
body had been found, the detective
paused and took out bis watch and q
revolver. Holding the watch open in
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-10
"llad TO sec no1L.n he said.

"Gldd to see DOu," ne Sdtd.
his left hand and the revolver in his
right. he w.ited till 1t was exactly 30
minutes after 10. then fred in the air.
80 far. SO good, he muttered. He
handed the watch to Lampkin. Hold
it 80 I can see the DIAL" he directed,
and from pocket Of his sack coat he
produced another revolver. Raising one
in each hand over his head, he fixed his
eyes on the hands Of the watch. At 25
minutes after 10 he fred both revclvers
simultaneously.
Good againl' he chuckled, tanning
the smoke away with his hand. Il prnc-
ticed hard on that today and succeeded
10 times out of 20 in making them bark
together. ! was little afraid I'D fail
tonight, though. Now let's 60 up to
the front and wait for the others. "
Reaching the front lawn. Hendricks
lighted a cigar and walked up and
down the drive rehectively. Presently
Stanwood and Ralph were seen ap-
preaching in the hazy distance. Hen
bricks paused as they drew near.
"Well." he said. "did you hear the
shots2"
"Did you FIRE twice7" asked Ralph.
1--WE heard only one. 1t was at exactly
rs minutes after TO-"
"Ahr" calculated the adept impul-
sively, and then, with equal impulsive-
ness, augmented by innate modesty, he
put his hand to his mouth and relapsed
into silence.
"At 20 minutes after TO-" said Hen
bricks. II fred the revolver you found
near your father. You did not hear it.
At 25 minutes past 10 fred simultaDe-
ously that revolver and another--a 38
caliber weapon. Those shots. it seems,
you heard.
Ralph looked mystiied.
II can't understand what you did
that for" be said. II presume you are
trying to prove that some one shot my
father, but the more think about 1t
the less l agree with you. You see. /
know his handwriting. If you think the
note he wrote was forgery, you are
wrong. No one could initiate his hand
writing It's true read 1t only by the
light Of q match that night, but the
next morning examined it closely"
"You don't understand what / am
trying to prove" said Hendricks II
don't dispute that your father wrote it.
He probably went out with the deter
mination to shoot himself. 1t was re-
markable coincidence, but I have evil
dence that some one was hidden under
his bed that night between z o'clock
and the time he went into his labora-
tory"
"You think that" cried Ralph aston.
ished.
II am sure Of it,
"How could you be sure Of such q
thing;"
1.-The chambermaid who attended to
your fathers foom," explained the de-
tective. "had not been giving much care
to it. Perhaps it was because. during
the stay Of your guests. she had too
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many other duties to perform. Any
way she failed to sweep under his bed.
and the dust accumulated. I first no
ticed a spot on tho floor where some one
had lain and then detected the odor Of
chloroform. This called for close ex-
animation. found that chloroform had
been spilled on the floor under the bed
and been wiped up with cloth or
handkerchief saturated with the fluid.
| This led me to believe that somebody
had been hidden there, waiting for an
opportunity to apply the drug to your
fathers nostrils when he fell asleep.
But your father did not 60 to bed, as
we know He went from his room into
the laboratory and thence down into
the garden"
"You believe" put in Ralph excit-
edly, THAT the person under the bed
followed him2"
Eyes, and shot him with revolver
he had brought along for his own de-
fense in case of being surprised. Your
father could not have shot himself
without leaving some powder mark on
his person or clothing. These indica-
tions found missing on the morning
of the inquest. Moreover, here is addi
tionul proof Of my theory"
From his pocket Hendricks produced
piece of lead.
"That," he explained, twas once the
ball Of S8 caliber cartridge. 1t was
Hattened in striking your father 8 skull.
It passed through and lodged in the
brain. The undertaken and medical
expert secured it for me the day Of the
inquest The revolver you found near
your father carried 80 caliber ball. "
"But," protested Ralph, lone Of the
chambers Of my fathers revolver was
empty"
Hendricks produced bullet almost
perfect in shape, except that the sharp
end was flattened slightly.
II found this" he said, Embedded
In the soft. rotten wood Of the old sum-
mer house. 10 yards from where your
father fell"
"Then you hold that he fired at his
sssailant." exclaimed Ralph, land that
I did not hear it because it was the
smaller weapon Of the two begin to
see"
"They fred at each other simultane-
ously," answered the detective, "or so
nearly at the same instant that the two
reports blended into one."
Ralph hung his head redectively.
1T was the increased volume Of
sound that caused him to hear it," put
In DR.. Lampkin.
EXACTLY" replied Hendricks.
"Have you any clew to the guilty
person." asked Ralph.
Hendricks stroked his beard thought
fully for o moment, then said:
There is q little matter which you
can help me in If you are SO disposed. ;"
II am subject to your orders, re-
tLrned Ralph. ITO what do you refer?"
Hendricks looked into the house.
Suppose we 90 back into the IL
brary." he suggested "Kola. l shall
leave you with Mr.. Stanwood Tell him
how your people climb string and
disappear in the clouds. Come on, doc.
tor We can talk better inside"
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"What do von knoro about thts-Mont-
cdstlc2"
call sister in here. If what You say Is
true, she must give all explanation. II
Moutcastle killed my yeiathsr. want
him taken in charge"
Il have no objection" replied the
detective, "but if it is the sane to you
I'd like to Questinr her. ..~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-21
REMOVAL or FRENCH PRISONS.

one by one the old prisons OF Paris made famous
in the history OF the country. are being destroyed
For tho last ten years the French Government has
been constructing huge modern iails. FAR distant
from the city and tho old. historic places VIII soon
be things OF the past The sombre Old Mazas
Prison in Paris is now being demolished and the
two hundred prisoners who occupied II have been
removed 20 a large modern prison AZ Fresnes about
five miles from Paris. other famous prisons soon
20 share tho same fate Ia crGndc ROquette.
Ste Pelare and the SGnte The old prison. Ste.
Ptlaglc IS said 10 have had behind i's massive
walls more famous persons than any other one IN
Tie world. and the Sante IS built on land once oc-
cupled by The celebrated convent Mathematics.
The last of thcse Old prrons 70 De destroyed Will
b. the Saint Lazare. the womans prison. which
has been made famous by the stories OF Gaboriau
and On BoIspObay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-21
SUGGESTIONS TO BfRD- LOVERS.

To the Editor of Tho Tribune
Sir: For the sake OF the birds please give space
10 the following In your columns.
The destruction OF birds has become serious
a matter that many Of the most thoughtful minds
Of the country have anxiously considered means
bv which this WautOn slaughter may be stayed
We have the testimony OF the leading scientists Of
tho United states to show that unless the killing
Of birds soon ceases only brief time will clapsc
before the fcathered tribe Will become extinct
In such event The evil consequences 20 agri-
cultural Interests past al computation. The
destruction Of our crops by myriads ~ insects
will be rs disastrous as was the fearful famine
which has just devastated India.
To avert such calamity various plans have
been devised Among the Statesmen who have be-
come interested In this matter are George +. Hoar.
senator from Massachusetts. and John +. Lacey.
Rerroscntativc from Iowa. both Of whom have
Introduced bills IN Congress relating 70 the ques-
the import alton Of the bodies or piumaSc OF Ger
tain birds and upon the transportation OF inc
sam between the several states Exception "a
made IN the case OF the ostrich ana some othet
Me Senator HoHr's bill has passed the senate
ard nov goes TO the House.
Nj Iacey's CHouse) bill provides for extending
me powers and duties OF the Commission Of Fish
ard 'tisheries SO as 20 include game birds and
other Wild birds useful 20 man by nc propags,
ZION distribution transportation. introduction ana
,esiorstion' Of such birds ! would suggest that
ernnds Of the birds and OF the agricultural inter.
asts Of The country would write 10 members OF
Congress asking them To vote iVr 'hes" p'ii -,
Names OF Congressman from ne several 9tatcs
,,.o~afurc rcntng io the subject. suggestions
concerning the formation Of clubs ana other ma /
ter of interest TO hirt-lovers may ne Obtained oy
writing 10 Horace H. Waters No D7 West Van
Fi,reu.st Chicago Truly yours. ,
Chicago, June u. 1888 H. H. "AiIfS"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-21
rRn0PS SUFFERING POR ZOE.

The following letter has been received by > T.
porton tho president Of the Central Cuban Relief
Conmlttee from the Rev. Alexander Kent the
field agent Of the Red Gross. nj the military
camp at Jacksonville. Fla. 1t Is dated June H.
MI ) T. Parton ,
Dear Sir: 1re needs Of the soldiers are growing
every day Most Of them come here without SUIT.
sbie underwear spd many OF them with NIUE OF
any sort What they have Is well worn. ono rs
they have not been paid they are unable 20 nuy
- 4. a.
More troops arc coming In tomorrow. ana II Is
important that have our camp quarters estap-
sort which the health OF the soldiers requires ana
which the Government does not furnish
felt that ] must have sheets and Pillow cases
for Inc hospital AZ once. and As ] leleSraphed you
ro day | got them here. but we snail re.d mduy
noe Dr Hubble spoke ~ me rs though YOU In
tended To send n pOr able house from New York.
There Is great need Of an ice plant ana ele
troops are sunerlng in the hospital for Ice There
are also many dellcacies ngd tonics that the Gov
ernment docs not furnish and OF which ought
IN have a liberal supply for the SICK. Yours FOR
the work. AAEAANDEH hLN l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-21
for twenty years pastor
MONDAY ENTERTAINERS.
WORK OF THE VACATION CIRCLES At TIE
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN
ASSO"IATIO%

The Vacation Circles ~ 'hc summer ~ is3s -
ne Young Womens Christian Association opcneI
last evening IN BE parlors " inc building. AZ 40
East Fiftccrth-st. EntcrfiirnT cn's viii he given
every Monday evening during IN" summer ana
viii consist O; concerts. reading. moving pictures
Illustrated lectures. etc on Tuesday evenings
there viii 30 H.alc study and d service - SONG; ou
Wednesday. physical culture. musical irl and
par!or games viii De the order of ;hc oNcrcisee
Thursday evenings are 20 BE- devoted % fancy
work embroidery and millinery The Singing circle
meets on Friday evening
Tor last evening music and rccliations formed
the attractions Of the programme. There was a
scene from As You Liz" IT." given by Mr. Minnie
Marshal smith violin solo-"homanza,' by
Wlheung- was played by Mss la BrUth. THIS
Ras followed - BaTri".a "our l'latOulr Friend
snip" which Mrs Smith read. Mrs R!chard +
Percy then sang soprano solo. ana MIS- smith
gave The Mlnue:." by Dodge Another violin
rolo N,cSiu'f "MazpurkL De Concert was played
~ Mss nrauth aud Mrs Percy sang A My
Morning nffer which Mrs. Smith r"cited a Pair
81 I.unatics." "A Houol0r., uy wilkes. Frank j
This = a sample %: Tho usual kind ~ entertain
g!ris ar cordially invited for ,lcso occu51l.a Tho
ciasses hcl1 through th" summer ocr free !nstruc
ton Just when all other schools are closing their
doors he Young Women's Christian Association
invites all women % enter it, hospitatc halls and
bcr.n, hy any or aI 10; tho summer COURSES ~
study and recreation that are carried on under the
direction o. Miss Doheny. the chaplain.