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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
Lo.o.F. GENERAL coMMuTTEB
Meets and Arranges for the Approach
ing Grand Lodge Meeting.

Meets and Arranges for the Approach
ing Grand Lodge Meeting.
Last night the general committee of
the local lodges l. o, o, F. met and per-
fected arrangements for the entertain
ment OF the grand lodge which meets in
Wheeling, November 16. The general
committee is made up as follows;
Franklin lodge-wllHam Johnson, F.
D. Thomas, ]. a. Taylor
Excelsior lodged. w. Martin, VIII
liam II. Hornish, Eugene Deiters.
William Tell lodEe-Adam Elig,
Charles LoefIler. julius Lohse.
VlrpinIus lodge--C. II. Reed, Joseph
Lawson, George Matthews.
Wheeling lodges. NJ. Darrah, A. L.
Kelly, Charles S. Penrose.
Eurekn lodge--W. S. Inbody, Conrad
Uttermohlen, Charles Springer.
Abraham encampment-P, Hamilton,
A. ]. Tolbert, ]. w. Mcconnell.
Wheeling encampment-JncOb Morris,
L. j. Davis, John Howell.
Wylle lodge, Degree OF Rebekah-Airs.
r, NJ. Sandy, Mrs. ]. c. Conner, Mrs.
NJ. o Springer.
The following IS the reception commit
ted. w. Martin, Samuel Darrah, VIII
liam Johnson, Jacob Morris, l.. ]. Davis,
w. s. Inbody. Percy Hamilton. f. D,
Thomas, w. II. Hornish, c, It, Reed. j.,
II. Delters; from d. OF R.--Mrs. NJ. o.
Springer, Mrs. Il. NJ. Sandy, Mrs. J. c.
Conner and Miss Nettle Britt.
The weeks programme includes re-
ceptlon Tuesday evening, November 16;
and on Wednesday evening the dele
gates will be rendered tickets TO an at
traction at the Grand Opera House;
Thursday evening the Degree Of Re.
bekah viii exemplify itS work. followed
by social entertainment.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

A small audience was attracted to the
Ebenezer Baptist church last night, TO
hear a talk on Cuba, by a native OF that
Island DR.. Kemp claims to be cousin
OF General MassO. His remarks on Gu
bn were read for the most part from
newspaper clippings. The majority OF
his hearers left the church before he
finished. Doubt was expressed that he
was a native OF Cuba. He trave,s from
place to place. lecturing to colored peo-
ola
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

The fire department had run last
night about 3 o'clock to che residence
Of Col. Morris Horkheimer. on Four
teenth street, where n lace curtain,
which caught on fire. threatened serious
consequences. The blaze was eXtln-
gulghed. hoWevcr,wlthout the assistance
of the fremen, and the damage was in
consequential.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
1n Cl,rk nnhsrtron,r 0nlee.

Yesterday, in Clerk Robertsons Office,
two deeds OF trust and the following
transfer of real estate were recorded:
Deed made October "a, 1898, by P. ].
Gllllgan and wife to Alonzo A. Rust;
consideration, 500 and a judgment on
deed OF trust for $500; transfers lot 10
as laid out by Hoge & White in L. 4.
Zane's addition,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

William A. Hess, a Sixth ward man,
was arrested yesterday by officer Bero,
on Iunacy warrant. The unfortunate
man has been acting strangely OF late,
and on one occasion he threatened to
take his life. As 1t Is thought his az
Fiction is but temporary, he will under
go treatment at Haskins' hospital, and
Squire Greer has postponed his hearing
Indefinitely.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

The best salve In tho world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
ChiiibiRins, Corns, and ali Skin Erup.
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pa required. II Is Guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
gan DEuG CO.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

But a few days more remain in
which to pay city taxes and save the
discount. Interest at the rate Of 10 per
cent per annum wills be added after
10. The city collectors office
will be open continuously from O'clock
q, m. TO 8 o'clock p. m. during this week.
JAMES X. HALL,
City Collector.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
C. Hess & Sons Fall Opening.
FIVE IAN nPNG-pnpIllAR PRICES.

Regardless OF advance In wOoIeuS, we
nro prepared TO make TO order Suits,
OVeF6onts and Trousers At last years ro-
duced and popular prices. suits $4,000
up. OVeFcoats $500 up. Pants $500
up. The artistic cut and stylish appear
anee Of our garments recommend IheHi.
selves, InVlIng inspection.
q, HESS 3 SONS,
Fashionable TRiIOFS aud Fine FurnISherj,
1891 and 1898 Mnrk0t StFeet
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
in THE CHURCHES.

The Rt. Rev. Francis Key Brooke, D.
D., bishop of Oklahoma and Indian
Territory, will preach next Sunday
morning at st. Matthew's church and in
the evening at st. Luke's. The bishop
is returning from attendance upon the
general convention, and has kindly con-
scented TO stop over. He needs no In
PRODUCTION to wheeling. however, as he
made many friends on his visit here
some years ago, by his genial manner
and eloquent fervor. AS the next gem
eral convention will meet in San Fran
cisco three years hence, this mag be the
last opportunity that many will have
OF hearing him for a still longer per-
lod.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
10000

We have fitted more than twenty thou.
sand pairs Of SpeetacleS, giVlnE MS a rec
ord and experience uneqHRllsd by any
other optielAn In West Virginia. SatiSfn1.
Ciou guaranteed,
JACOB W. CRUDE, OptIcIAn,
No, 1900 MnrEet Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
COL. NEEIN SPOKE
In Martins Ferry Last Night Be
fore a Large Audience.
THE ADMINISTRATIONS RECORD

WAS GIVEN ~ HIGH TRIBUTE BY
Tho ELOQUENT DAYToNIAN,
WHO IS ONE OF THE BEST
SPEAKERS IN THE BUCKEYE
srATE = GENERAL HOLDINGS
woRrHs APT STATEMENT
THAT THE BUSY MILLS ARE
THE BEST ARGUMENT IN TH1s
CAMPAIGN.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

There will be preaching at chapline
Street NJ. L. church Sunday, morning
and evening, by the pastor, Rev. william
]. Hardness, PHI. D. Morning subject,
"Our Love for church," evening, True
Way 10 Find Cod" All friends and
strangers cordially invited.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

DOLLAR Foster Patent Kld Gloves 80
cents at THE BON TON.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

Al Vance Memorial church, services
will be held ut 11:2O a. m. and 1880 p. m
Evening subject, 1.-THE Golden Calf OF
Samaria."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

SPECIAL Sale OF Rubber Plants, 81 OC.
size. for so cents, ut l.. a, Smiths &C
Twelfth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

AT st. Luke's P. E. church the pulpit
will be filed at the morning service by
the Rev. Luther W. Doggett, and at
the evening service by the Right Rev.
Francis KEY Brooke, bishop Of Okla
homa,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

The thlrty-first OF October being
Luther Day" the pastor Of the Ger
man NJ. E. church will have for his
subject Sunday evening, The period
before the Reformation OF the Six
teenth Century" In connection with
this service the choir will render spe-
ciaI selections OF sacred song.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

Rev. DR.. ]. L. sooy, pastor,will preach
US usual at Fourth Street ". p. church
to-morrow. Morning subject, 1.-THE Az
erage Mani" evening, THE Fire
brand"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
Shook & Co.
Have You a Silk or
Dress Goods Want,

EXACTING as to color, weave, design,
Quality or pricee Come to this store with
it, expecting the fullest measure Of satisfac-
ton. We are hard to please ourselves
very careful In Our selections-decidedEy
opposed to paying "Iong" prices. We
thoroughly search the markets-Ftrret out
the sources Of supply-buy only goods Of
known merit and approved style.
Know how to buy right; therefore
cannot help selling right.
L yot buy away from Wheeling. it's
only because you DO NOT KNOW Of
4t,a ,,,,a,-..1I.J - .a..,t...t1 ,.......,,... -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
SMALL FURS,

Ladies Ioinch Electric Seal Colees Asrachan Yoke, 90 Q
Fancy Innings See these to-day AT each QA'VV
Ladies Electric Seal Colarettes with 22inch Tabs. trimmed
with Eight Large Aarten Tails Asrachan Yokes Here's Qk on
regular 5000 value To-day at WVI0V
Finer grades Coaretes also Fine Fur cap prices rang
ing on up to ST so each Your inspection solicited
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

At the First Presbyterian church Dr..
Cunningham's sermons on the Sabbath
will be, morning, Mt 1880, n Great
Door Opened" evening, at !;SV' "Ndn
Working and God Working
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

An interesting young mems meeting
will be held at the Y. NJ. c. A. this eve
ming. at o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
OPAL
MONTH
AND opAIs ARE m FAVOR.
Dillon, Wheat { Hancher Co.
gIle9nt1LIlaerlear
New Advtrtlssnlsutl.

OaiOo. Nos. s5 and 81 Fourteenth Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
STONE & THOMAS.
"A Saturday Sale Of
LADIES' WRAPS.

New arrivals to this great department daily Want yog to con
and see this stock now You have better variety to select frO
than YOU will later on and as Tor prices you viii find them low
than anywhere in the city.
Ladies' Fine ATWOOD Kerscy Jackets Faced and Hall Lined
Fly or Box Front all sizes Velvet Collars See them
Look around and see il you find anything in the city
to match them at this price,
Ladies Fine Kersey Cloth Jackets Box Fronts, Lined
throughout with fine Satin You will match them else
where less than $1,000. Our price.
Ladies' Fine Imported Kersey and Venetian Cloth Jackets,
Black and Colors Strap Seams with without Velvet q
Collars magnificent assortment at this price cache.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

SPECIAL Sale of Rubber Plants, 81 90
size, for so cents, at L, A Smiths Sc
Twelfth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29
HOSIERY

Five cases Ladies and Chidens Atwood Cashmere Hose
Narrow or Wide Ribbed Would be the best value 25c 1OcI
To-day per pair. lOCI
Two cases Ladies' Atwood Cashmere Superior Quality
Silk Feeced Hose with Elastic Ribbed Tops, the best rl
value offered by this store To-day pai..... ZOCl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

AT the First Christian church. Rev.
c. NJ Oriphant, pastor, Sundays pro-
gramrne Is as follows:
Morning: How to Get the Most Out
OF n pastor; evening. Religious Coast
ers." Sunday school at $50 n m. Mis-
sion sunday school. Thlrty-thlrd street,
n $50 p. m. Y. p. S. c. E. consecra.
tion meeting at $3.50 p. m. There VIII
be an oyster supper at the church next
Thursday evening, under the auspices
Of the Y. p. S. c. z.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29


STOVES.
II was hot while II lasted
Was the war with Spain;
But Hotter the Gas Stoves
We are selling again.
The prices and goods invite your In
spection,
To keep people warm ss our only ambl-
ton.
Then why viii your perish
When Stoves are 80 cheap?
Why not 80 to Caldweit's
And get one TO heat,
Then no more fighting
The Spaniards OF old,
For our duty this winter
WIN be fighting the cold
Gail at Il. =. Caldwell & Co.'S store,
and see how to do 1t.
DOLLAR Foster Patent Kid Gloves 50
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

DOLLAR Foster Patent Kid Gloves 50
cents at THE BON TON.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-29

inc ulexceAed ana constantly improving
resources Of Geo. NJ. Shook & Co. = = y - y =
Or 1899 fall and winter line contains larger per-
eentage Of Give selling styles than any previous one Goods
here for every requirement Of babe child miss or grown-up
people. SPECIAL goods for wassor separate skrts-for
party, wedding, street, travelling or home dresses.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1898-04-01
LA HERENC1A DEL CoNpENApo

todo ouanto posefa mucho obeos antqufsmos oyas de
familia, pergamnos, misaes %.
-Cogeras todo cuanto te sgrade.
III quso contara como Roger Gardain Karadeuc e ha
bfan euconrado pero ella lie puso la dcendo
Manana, niio. mahans! Dssme que figure que
todo esto no ha 81 10 mas que horrible pesadila
ii Rueno abueis, mahans!
Gberto durmo sin sabeo aquels habitac6n ocupada
otro tempo padre todos los
fa6 la eancdn que arru6 sued trsnquio fez Pero
da gaente despero mas enegc eohandose ha
Der edo tan deb la vfspera prometendose dear passr
eia sin pedr eneg categoricas expicacone abuea
sobe todo habara de aqueos que aban sdo padres
hasta entonces decsarare que consen ama que
separasen de ado Hasta om6 expression
ruda nt5 primer beso de la
vovi6 tan deb ell dia anterior comprendo que
ba tener vsor su6cieute para exgr la verdad abuela
esta no lie ayudase.
Ven, le dijo la auoian voy evare la azotea dede
donde pasaba los das contemp ell Aquf DON
de 20 to lloraba
Pas6 anes que 81 por graude ecslera de piedra AL
egar Ia azotes, le sena6 s6n ella tom6 asiento
otro:
-Hsbituamente hsbs aquf mas que sill6n porque
quera semre so manana heoho que SUDAN
para Aquf estaremos muy bien, potremos habar
enters libsrtsd.
lie hzo que admara la bahia sus islotes Ia bahia
de Saint 81 tempo agadabe ell are puro, ell cieo
estaba depeiado el mar de color szul biante.
Ahors. habame de los que hasts squf han constitudo
to fsmilis; les quiero mucho "a, sin conooeres
-Ah, querda abuela. me haces mi pesada,
sar de mis- de mi mayor placer
Gbeto necesto hacer gran les esuer1os para eo
cuente; mas que contar selcsmente conmovedoa
ssosna del se6or dc 10 sehors More para smsconar haa
q alma ~ sbusls
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1898-04-01
RR1orEcA DE OLA CoRREspoNDENc1A PUERro-R1co" 275

-;C6mo sc We en- todo esto Ia de Dos! !-murmu.
Cuando Gberto habl6 de los efaerzos hechos por e
6or Mcrel para cambar de oco despues sacro
auo aquela rrvac6n de la amila de vises al
traniero, 30 pudo por menos de exclamar:
-lQue corazones! Haras que vengan. va veras como
les voy querer!
iGracias, abuela
Gberto no quiso deor nj palabra de Ia pare que
haba Bbans todo expo6 las pesquisa que
su pare pra cado oioo de tacsre
la vedad deandoe vivr mas tempo un error
y al principle 20 opuse querlda abuela; amas me
hubea avsrgonzado de apeldo de- ohco &c mi pade
que hab decubeo cauaad pero ahora sere dlchoso
porque todo estar mi lado! ahora,
querda sbua ;tendes la amsbiidad de habarme de mi
verdsders madre, de mi padre!
La marques estemeco Por la mahana habfa pro-
medo deoirseo odo todo sinendose vaor
gabs le fataba Lo que ella hao1 hecho eaba dis
puesa decrseo atenuacon de nngdn genero essba
segua ell de neto pertenecfa No la
trara perdon otoga1o Pero decirie e. s que habfa
sdo educado por gente que ben de humide oren
por debsn de honradas declrle ho
de un aseno! mo rechazarfa enonces horror aque
apedo de Tevenec, aque tftuo 1e Marques? No prefe
ria mil meor aquel nombe humI de- 81 suyo gloroso
pero deshonado? pesar de resolutn de il adesnte,
no pudo pur de retroceder.
-iAy!-dijo-voy responder la historic, noble
tan verda eramente hermosa del senior More
con penoso cruel He sido terrible; he e.
ndo pedad para til huberas endo derecho para madeome
-;Hablad, abuea-dijo besAndoa Ia maIo;-ya sabeis
que hubee sdo poble ante de ahos hoy "a
peamene impossible he entregado mi corazon para
siempre, porque smamos! Hablsd
-Tu padre Official de marina tn, como padre,
como todos los Trsvsnsc m brllsntfsms ofcial
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-20
CHAPTER VII.

Five minutes later Dr. Lampkin en-
tered tie library and closed the door
after him.
II got it off, he announced.
Hendricks stared at him vacantly.
"You say you-but what did you get
of? don't understand"
"The telegram for the bloodhound,
stupid" laughed the doctor. Have
you forgotten already"
"Oh, rememberl johnson was to
bring Nebo Did You get something to
eat?''
Eyes. But what the matter?" asked
the doctor.
Hendricks tapped his forehead with
the tips of bis fingers.
''To let,'' he said. II shall put out
sign at once 1t doesn contain a single
idea. My brain is mud puddle upon
the surface of which nothing floats. -
why, l thought you were getting
along finely" replied Lampkin.
Hendricks walked to the window,
gazed out on the lawn for a minute,
then whirled round suddenly and re-
turned to his companion.
II say, old man, said he, II sent
you away at exactly the wrong time"
why, what's happened?'
Hendricks foiled the question with
another.
What is man like when he swoons?"
Il don't understand What do Won
mean?" asked the doctor.
Hendricks shrugged his shoulders i'm
patiently.
Its your business to understand.
You are doctor. What did you study
medicine for? l mean what would a
man look like? How would he fall
down? What color would he be?''
"Ah, seel" haid L.ampkin thought.
fully. "I"-
mo, you don't see Answer my
question.
"How can tell how he would fall?"
said Lampkin spiritedly Different
men would fall different ways. A heavy
man would 60 down like tub of san.
sage meat, while thin man might top
pie over like a billiard cue Knocked
from players hand As to the color
OF his face, it would be-let me see
about the color of chamois skin.
and"-
syase. [To BE CONTINUED
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copyright, 1897, by VIII n harpeh'J
- (coSTNUED.l
The coroner repeated his question,
glancing at Hendricks as if for approval.
81 was walked by voices in Mr.. Ben
toms room," said Miss Hastings.
when was that?" asked Mr.. Mey-
nell.
about go minutes before l heard
Mr.. Benton-Mr. Joseph Benton-go
down stairs.
Ibid you recognize the voices;" put
in Hendricks, with an apologize nod
to Mr.. Meynell.
Again Miss Hastings eyes crossed
over to Ralph Benton, but he was not
looking at her.
"Only Mr.. Jacob Benton's, said the
witness.
could you hear what he was say
ing?'
"Only few words here and there. F"
"What were some of the words?"
went on Hendricks firmly.
II think l heard him say once-it
seemed to be when the door was opened
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-20
The Facts About Kiao Chou.

Within the council chamber,
Enthroned in all his pride,
In his ever cringing ministers
Great William could confide.
my lords" quoth he, "when ont Las.
night
A-rhyming to the moon,
The stars and all the nebula.
Which we shall gobble soon.
The air was chill and bitter.
From my English crown OF gold
ihad lost my patent earlaps,
And i caught cussed cold.
My lord, oh, foreign minister.
fain would find relief
DO you know Of any nationettes
On whom 10 play the thief"
Then spake the trembling minister.
May II please your majestee.
There's tenth rate colored president
Across your own deep sea-"
The emperor smote his breast divine.
y" It's well, I" he made reply.
what else have you upon the li.t
10 please my wondrous eyer
Were all run OUT" the chancellor
III your majestyd suggest
you but press the button, sire.
Then We will do the rest. -
""hat, ausgespielti Blitzi Not nm
isle 2" '' an
The royal anger rose.
name spot; but. first Of oil,
just let Inc blow my nose"
Then Willio,, 60,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-20

New York doctor was 20 see i'm once,
an one of the maids overheard i'm say
that IL master didn't stop losin sleep
an worryin il would kill i'm. That was
three years ago. Master give mp work
an went to Europe. He come back look
in better, but il wasn't month before
he was pacin up an down the north
walk again at all hours of the night an
eternally tinkerin away in his labora-
tory.
"He has not had medical advice since
he came back from abroad?" asked tho
detective.
"Ithink not sir. Miss Alice has been
tryin to persuade i'm to do it. but he's
been so irritable an full of fancies"-
"Fancies?" interrupted Hendricks.
eyes, SIR" said the coaohman. He
thought all of us. even his own chill
dren, was plottin to ruin an kill i'm. >
"Have you ever heard him say any
thing ON that liner" asked Hendricks,
carelessly knocking the ashes from his
cigar and looking to see II 1t were
burning.
81 heard i'm accuse Mr.. Ralph an
Miss Alice the other day of wantin to
get i'm out of the way so they could
handle his money an the income on his
inventions
"What did they say to that?" asked
the detective, scratching match and
holding it to his extinguished cigar.
at made 'em awfully mad. Mr..
Ralph swore at i'm, an Miss Alice went
to her room cryin."
Hendricks stood mp and yawned lazi-
ly. He put his hand into his pocket and
took out a IS bill and gave it to Jarna-
gin.
Here's something for you, my good
man, but mind you don't say anything
about this conversation. 1t would offend
the family, you know"
Jarnagins eyes sparkled. II know
my place, sir. You needn't be afraid.
Besides they'd discharge me if they
knew told you anything.
Hendricks went to the door and look
ed ont.
II see my friend DR.. Lampkin COM
ing across the lawn. Send him to me
here. " ''
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-20

MontcdSt,e whispered something to her.
for some one to pass out-that he would
disown somebody the next day"
Can you recall the exact words?"
asked Hendricks, his eyes twinkling.
Il think he said: 'You are no child
of mine. l shall disown you tomor-
row. u"
Ralph Benton was idly examining a
pipe which he had taken from the
mantelpiece. He did not seem to be
listening to what the witness was say
ing.
You say the door was opened" said
Hendricks. Ibid any one pass out?"
i think so, sir, +" replied Miss Has
tings. II heard some one descending the
front stairs near my door. ="
And after thatl" went on Hen
bricks. After that
81 heard Mr.. Jacob Benton walking
about in his room for perhaps 20 min
utes. Then he went into his laboratory
and then descended the rear steps,
which lead to the garden.
How long was it after he descended
the stairs before you heard the report?"
asked Hendricks.
Only two or three minutes, " was
the reply
II believe that is all l wish to ask
the Witness" said Hendricks to the
coroner.
Mr.. Meynell told Miss Hastings that
she might sit down, and then he asked
Mary and Jane, the two housemaids.
some questions. Neither of them had
been walked by the report of the re-
volver, nor had either heard the bell
when Miss Hastings rang. They did
not know she had wanted them ELL
after the police had been called in.
Early In the evening they had been
told by Miss Benton that they need not
stay up; that she and Mr.. Montcastle
were going TO finish a game of chess.
Miss Benton had promised to see to the
lights and close the house.
The coroner called for the testimony
OF Wilson, the gardener, and Edward
Jarnagln, the coachman. They confess.
ed to having drunk good deal of beer
the previous night, which perhaps had
made them sleep more soundly than
usual and caused them not TO hear the
revolver, though the room they occu-
pied over the stable, in the lower part
Of the grounds, was near enough for
the report to have reached them.
The coroner was asking them some
unimportant questions when Hendricks
rose and tiptoed across the room to
Lampkin.
will you do something for me?" he
asked.
Gladly" replied the doctor.
Hendricks lowered his voice to .
whisper:
go TO the nearest Office and tele
graph johnson to bring the best blood
hound have. Then meet me here"
"All right" Lampkin picked up hi
hat and rose.
Stay" said Hendricks, followin,
him to the door "While you are on
you'd better eat something. shall d.
without till later.