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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
AN ATHLETES FUNERAL.
Services Over the Remains of w. II
Curtis, of New York

Services Over the Remains of w. D.
Curtis, of New York.
NEW YORK, July 6.-Funeral services
for the late William B. Curtis, OF the New
FORK Athletic Club, who, with Allan Orms-
bee. OF Brooklyn, were frozen to death las,
Saturday, on Mount Washington, n. H..
were held at 10 o'clock this morning. at
the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. DR.. Howard Agnew Johnston Of
nciated and pronounced the eulogy
Contrary to the programme at first ar
ranged, Mr.. Ormsbee's funeral was lot
held at the same place and time. but from
his home. at 1873 Joralemon Street, Brook
Ign. yesterday.
The funeral was In the general charge Of
the New York Athletic and Fresh Air
clubs. The pallbearers were Henry +.
Buermeyer. President OF the New York
Athletic Club; John X. Van Wormer, Sam
uel T. Montgomery. Mortimer Bishop, Gen.
Thomas l.. Watson, A. G. Mills. F. S. Kin
ney, F. B. ngen. Prof H. B. Parker, George
D. Phillips. Ernest Jansen Wendell, and
Prof Hallock of Columbia University
Among the many floral pieces were trib-
utes from the Fresh Air Club, Metropoli-
tan Amateur Association of America. New
York Athletic Club, Hugh A. Baxter. and
the Intercollegiate American Amateurs
Athletic Association.
The Rev. Edward II. Curtis. of Chicago
one Of the two surviving brothers of the
deceased. was present. Henry NJ. Cur
It's. the elder brother, was too III tn at
tend
Among those present were Gustav Kir-
by, Gen. George Moore Smith, Lieutenant
Dickson, w. c. Andrews Thomas Muir.
Cyril Robinson, w. C. Aufman, C. A. ]
Quickburn. Z. C. Carter, j. H Abeel. Eu-
gene Gianni. Frederick Dilmer, William R:
Pittman, George Wilson. ]. X. Fitzpatrick.
Col. W. z. Van Wyck, C. a. Reed. ]. II.
Stead, John Wood. J. C. Babcock, H. Z.
Wade, W. Andrews. Louis Legien. Har-
rngton Putnam. Benjamin F. Seaver. ].
Prochazkn, Robert Edmiston. and W. C.
Taylor.
The interment was In Woodlawn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
From the Lond.n Daily Mail.)


The Indian army has not had long to wait be.
fore being called on 20 render help to the British
Empire. The expedition TO China will be q slight
solace TO ii for having TO mark time while tie
game Of war was hotly played in South Africa
The expeditionary force which is to be sent out
will number 5000 men Of all arms. With the ex.
ceptoB of the field battery OF artillery, il CON
sikts entirely Of native regiments
But these regiments have in their ranks many
races and many sects and creeds: stalwart Sikhs.
Raiputs Of high lineage, and the biuest blood OF
Hindustan; fiery Pathans from the wild borders OF
Afghanstan; mlld-eyed Tamils and Telingas from
the rice flats Of Madras; Sikh, Hindu, and Ma
hommedan-ay, and Roman Catholic for Madras
sappers usually profess this creed, though now
and again Protestant Nonconformist and even
an American Methodist finds his way into the
ranks OF these splendid Indian engineers.
This contingent is thoroughly representative Of
India rs a whole. Its departure Will stir mp
spirit OF envy throughout the native army; it will
start multitudinous prayers for a large develop
ment Of the Chinese crisis and the consequent need
for many more tropps.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07

ST. LOUIS, July G.-Enthes for tomorrow's
races:
First race-For three-year-olds and upward; SELL
ing; one and one-eighth miles.-Helen II. Card
ner, l0i; Good Order, los; Csemisette, l02; Nam
ME L., 104; Clara NJ, So; Waldeck. 81; Kdmsis
10i; Valid, los; Woodcut, 100; Jim Turner, Vi;
Joe Gammage, l01; Celeste dor, l02.
Second race-For three-year olds and upward;
selling one and one-eghth miles.-Elsmore i02;
American Eagle l0e; Rodd 9i DinOfnis, 81; Sid
iubia, lO4; Duchess VI, l0i; Tom Cromwell,
100; Elsie Venner SO; Slllie Lamar, los; Marie
G. Brown, 1os; Sun God. 117.
Third race-For two-year-olds; five fuTlongs.-
Birdie Stone, 10; Premus, llS; Agarls. i05;
Edna Green, ITO; Fred Hessig, ll3; Quick Range.
ll3.
Fourth race-The Golden Rod Stakes; for three
year-olds; seven furlongs.-Dr. Cave, III; Felix
Bard, 80; Clpton, III; Charlie o'Brien, loi; Sid
bow, 100.
Fifth race-For fnur-ycar-olds and upward;
handicap; six furlongs.-Kings Highway, l0S;
hummer los; Pinochle, lis; Judge Wardel, 10,
CANTOR "a.
Sixth race-For three-year-ods and upward;
handicap; six i,rlongs-Daye Waldo, o.; Nan.
dora. S. Iii Nocker, o.; Danish, 100; Miss Verne,
90; ST. Cuthbert, 10; Cotton Plant, 81; Theory.
III.
Seventh race-For thrce-year-olds and upward;
selling; one and one-sixieenth miles. -Applelack,
lO6 Lee King, So; Terra Incognita, lOi; Havi!and,
s.: limp, los; Z4zel IS; Agnes c., lOl.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
THE RACING CALENDAR.
Results mt Brighton Bench.

BRIGHTON BEACH, July 6.-Resdlts of today's
races; track fast;
First race-For three yenr-olds and upward; six
furlonss Voter (Spencer), ito 8, won; Firea.m
Oaher), to 1. second; Lew KRAFT l(MtcleiD, so
TO |. third. Time, 1:12 As.
Second race-For two-yearolds; selling; five
furongs. Screcch (Maher). 6 to 5, won; Educate
tSlack), TO l, second; Maxinius 6lawson), to
3. third. Time, 1:0l 1-2.
Third race-The Montank Stakes: for two.year-
olds: six furlongs, Commando tsprncer) to Is.
won; Crcsson (Clawson), to ), second; Bedeck
(Slach). to 5, third Time 1;i4 Is.
Fourth race-The Ssragossa Stakes: for three
year-olds fillics; mile Belle of Lexington
tHenry), to /. won; Her Ladyship Spencer.
to l. secoud; Motley (Clawson), to /, third.
Tine, l:il So.
Fifth racc-FOr three-year-olds; one mile and
n sixteenth. Herbert (McCue), 8 to ., won James
ClitchelD, to 3, second; Mayor Gilroy SHAW,
to l, third. Time, 1:iI IS.
Sixth race-For four-y ear-olds and upwards;
selling: one mile and an eighth. Maxine Gomez
Viawson), even, won; Rare Perfume (Mitchelll,
to l, second; Lindula tSlack), % TO /, third.
Time, 1:5i.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
ResnIt. Mt st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. July 6.-Results of today's races;
track fast:
First race-For ur.year-olds and ward; SELL
ing; one mile and seventy yards. Celtic Bard
O.owe). to 5, won: Forget Not Child. II to l,
second; Crossmolina (NcGinn), 5 to /, third.
Time. l:4G 3-4.
Second race-For two.year-oIds; Eve furlones.
The Butcher q. Woods. to 2. won; Wall
child TO 2. second; scarpolette (Keiley), to /,
third. Time, LOS 81.
Third race-For txo-year-olds; selling; FIVE fur
longs. Moneynuiss (Fallahey), to l, won; lack
Ford q. Woods. to l. second; Orleans (Morse),
to l. third Time. ] :02 IL.
Fourth race-For three year-olds and upward !;
mile. Annie odfeIds (Crowhuts). to s..
won: Maud Wallace Dale, to 2, second; Tick
full Galley, to 5. third. Time. l5s2 IL.
Fifth race-For threeyea and upward;
selling: six furlongs. Randazzo (Crowhurst), s
to 5. won; Cotton Plant (Gilmore), to !, sec
ond; Lexel dale, 10 to /, third. Time, 1:15
Sixth racerFor three-yearolds and upward;
selling; six and one-haf furongs. Eight Bells
Dale, to l, won; Grantor (Giuprc). to l,
second Macon Or. SMITH, 10 to l, third. Time,
I:22l-2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
90 OF for mems suits
w. w worth up to SIS.

More mems suits in our SIS grade than any
other So naturally, start the stock reducing at
point where the stock is heaviest Today you
may choose from many of our best selling styles,
worth $15 at $985-and there's not suit in the lot
that you could buy under ordinary conditions for
penny less than the foil value. They're brand-new
suits of our own make, and the man who can find
Use for a new suit or two is indeed, fortunate.
Among them are Hannels, serges, and worstsds-
and today you may choose for $9.S5.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
Entries ut washington Park.

WASHINGTON PARK, July 6.-Entries for to-
morrow's races:
First race-For three year-olds and upward; six
furlongs. -Goebel, liz; Tragedy. lo) Fair De
ceyer, 100; Headwater, 100; Queen Esher, lo';
Reminder, 1913
second race--For three.yeariods and upward;
selling: one mile and half furlOng -Admetus
10; Great Bend, 10; Clay P2ynteI. l0I; Tulla
Fonso, 1913; Vain, l01; Melocole. 95; Russell X,
50; Clara Wooley, 81. ,
Third race-A Sweepstakes; for thTee-year.oids
and upward: one and onehalf mile: Sidney
Lucas. 100; Pink Coat, 10; sam Philips. ia;
Potente, 10; The Roman 100; Tenhy. 100; Jolly
Roger. 100; Croesiis, los: Boney Boy, l02.
Fourth racc-For maiden two-year-ods; one
mie.-Ericsel, los; Boomeraek, los; Handyman,
los; The Conqueror, los; sohoolinaster, los;
Kohnwreath. I05; Toopford 1O3; Curd Gillock,
1887 Tyr 1913; Admonition. 1903; Proper Laeai'
1903; whangdoodle, 100; Wampage. 100.
Fifth race-For three year-olds and upward; one
mile.-The Elector ll9; Lieut.. GilAs?n, ILL., Star
Chamber, 100; Florizar. 100; PATRON, 100; Imp.
Mint Sauce, loi Tarhill, 81; Pupil, 81.
Sixth race-For three-year-olds and upward;
selling: seven and one.half furlongs.-Teucer, ll0
Blue Lick, 10; Moroni, no; Cora Havil H. l0l;
Miss Stanley, 06 Freehand, %; Irish Jewell, %;
Dekml 90
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
Prosperous OkIahOma.
(From the Providence Journal.)

Oklahoma, our eleven-year-old Territory. is hav-
ing prosperous year. The binders are run
ming day and night and Sunday hundreds OF
reapers at work cutting the grain II is
estimated that the total wheat yield Of the Terri
tory will be 100000 bushels and the money
from this enormous crop should protect Oklahoma
farmers against more than futWe season OF
adversely. They have had hard times in the past.
especially those of them who made the famous
rush over the border in 1889 and were too late
to plant adequate crops that year. But the soil
OF Oklahoma is fertile and in the last decade the
agricultuIists have made money and created COM
Portable homes for themselves on its rolling
prairies and fruitful slopes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
CADETS BEAT THE Y. M. C. A.
rhc Game IA Tedious One From Start
to Finish.

The Young Mems Christian Association.
with a patched-up team, was defeated by
the Corcoran Cadets at National Park yes
terday in n game lacking all the elements
OF interest and excitement.
The contest dragged monotonously. 1t
was agony alike to the players and the
spectators. After the cadets had played
the first half OF the ninth inning in which
they scored five runs, and with two out
in the Christians half Of the ninth, the
game was stopped. sending the score back
to the eighth inning. which stood 10 to D
in favor of the cadets. The score by in
nings:
r. II. T..
Cadets .... 0 o 0-I0 II 4
Y. NJ. C. Az. o o o 90 10 8
Batteries Hamacher and Jackson; Walker and
McQuade. Umpirc-Alr. Belts. Time OF game
hours
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
Uncomplimentnry to the Trustees.
From the Philadelphia Record)

Francis Douee. a famous antiguary. who died
in 1884, bequesthed box TO the British Museum
trustees. stipulating that it should be opened
until 1900 At recent meeting Of the trustees
the box was solemnly unseaied and unlocked by
the curator OF the museum, when it was found to
contain nothing but old fragments OF paper. torn
book covers, and other rubbish, together with a
note from Douee. The missive said that, in the
writer's opinion, Ii would be wasting any more
valuable or interesting objects to leave their to
persons of the average intelligence and Of the
British Museum trustees.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
WHITE MAN TURNED YELLOW.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the friends of
VI. A. Hogarty, u Lexington, Ky. when they
saw he was turning yellow. His skin slowly
changed color, also his eyes, and hs suffered ter
ribly His maIady was yellow jaundice. He was
treated by the best doctors, but without benefit
Then he was advised to try Electric Bitters. the
wonderful stomach and liver remedy and h
writes: cater taking two bottles | wholly
cured" trial proves its matchless merit for
all stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. Only 80
cents. Sold by Henry Evans, Druggist, o22 +
Street,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
Exploration. In Africa.


The expedition to Lake Tanganyika, in Africa.
under the direction Of J. T. S. Moore. has been
successful in its explorations which have been
carried on through the great Rift Valley from
the south Of Lake Nyassa to the Albert Nyanza
1t was found that the old marine horu Of Lake
Tanganyika did not extend to any Of the fakes
norhward, though there was geological evidence
pointing TO some former extension OF tie lake
westward along the Congo Valley.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07

First Iace-Reminder, Headwater, Queen Esher.
Second face-Admetus, Great Bend, Clara
Wooley.
Third race-Boney Boy, Sidney Lucas, Pink
Coat.
Fourth raee-schoolmaster, Handyman Ericsell.
Fifth race-imp. Mint Sauce, Lieut.. Gibson,
Pupil.
Sixth race-Blue Lick, Miss Stanley Moroni.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07

Two-base hits-Wallace, Flick, Thomas. Double
play-Wolverton, Laioie. and Delehanty. Sacrifice
hit-Donshue Stolen bases-Burkett Robinson,
slagle Thomas. Three-base hit-Sagle Bases on
balls-Of Donahue, 8; off Hugiey, l. Wild pitch
-Hughey. Struck out-By Hughey. 9; by bona
hue, 3. Umpire-Hurst. Attendance-9Jo. Time
of game hours and % minutes
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07

Two-base hits-Daly, Jennings. Three-base nits
-Sheckard, .. Home run-Keeler. Stolen base
Mcbride Sacrifice hit-sheckard. Double play
Reckley and CoIcoran. Struck out-By Stimmei,
D. by Kitson, l. Bases on basOf Stimmei, 8;
of Kitsou. g. Wild pitch-Stimme Passed ball
PETE. Left on bases-Cincinnati, 1; Brooklyn. .,
Umpire-Emse. Attendance-5cO Time Of
rame-2 hours and minutes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07

First base on errors-Chicago, 4; Boston. ?.
Lett on bases-Chicago. :; Boston, 5. First base
on balls-OH Cuppy. = Struck out-By Griffith,
2; by Cuppy. /. Twobase hits-Donohue. Crit
fifth. Sullivan Sacrifice hit--McCarthy. Bradley
stolen basa--s,lhl. Double pay-suliiyan to Ten
ney. umpre-Terry. Time OF game hours anu
minutes Attendance, 1850.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07

First race-Celeste d'or, Joe Gammagc, Clara
VI.
Second race-Tom Cromwell, sidduba, salie
Lamar.
Third ,ace-Fred Hessig, Prcmus. Quick Range.
Fourth race-Charlie o'Brien, DIR. Cave, Felix
Bard
Fifth race-Judge wardell, Grantor, Kings
Highway.
sixth race-Dave Waldo, Banish Iii Nocser.
Seventh race-Appeiack, Jimp, Terra lncc5nIto.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
IN THO BASEBALL WORLD
The Champions Tighten Their Grasp
OIL the Pennant.
Brooklyn Defeats Cincinnati, Shut
ting the Reds Out With One Scratch
Hit-Chicngo Wins Again From the
Bennenters Philadelphia Takes
Game From the Cardinals.
Games Yesterday

Brooklyn. 10; Cincinnati, 0.
Chicago 6; Boston, 4.
Philadelphia, TO- st. Louis, 6.
Pittsburg and New York-No game
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
brighton Beach Selections.

First race-Lady Massey, CaIbuncle, Peaceful.
Second race-Luke Ward, Browndale, The
Rhymer
Third race-Rchard j. Sanders, Heliobas.
Fourth race-Ethelbcrt, Imp. Sanding.
Fifth race-Lief Prince, 0utlander kilpatrick's
entry.
Sixth race-Chambit's entry, Trillion. Mr. Stoi-
fe
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
HAD THEIR EYES ON THE BALL.
Chicago Again Defeats Boston by
Hnrd Hitting.

CHICAGO. July 6.-Chicago won from
Boston again today. The home team
played good ball and batted hard, both
Donohue and Griffith getting two-baggers.
The score:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07

The pleasure that comes from drinking IIel-
rich's beer Is enhanced by the assurance that
every glass is pure and wholesome Phone ga
Arlington Boitling Co., for case OF Maerzen.
Senate, or Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
Games Today.

Boston at Chicago.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
New York Ut Pittsburg.
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
How the Clubs Stand.
CARDINALS MISS M'GRAW.
ST. Louis Falls an Easy Victim OF
the PhIlIjes

ST. LOUIS, July 1.-THE PhIlies defeat
ed the crippled Cardinals today. Heidfelt
attempted to cover centre field, lasting
three innings. McGraw is still in the hos
pital The score:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
THEIR ONLY HIT A BUNT.
Cincinnati IgnOminiousIy Shut Out
by the Champions.

CINCINNATI, July 6.-Cincinnati for
second time was ingloriously shut out by
the Brooklyns. AS was the case yester-
day, the nine Reds secured but one hit,
bunt. which Barrett beat out. The score:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
Bargain Saturday.

After the Fourth" comes "house claiming
look for lively bargain offers from now on.
We have but one end in view-empy shelves
and counters when the season closes-and to ac-
compsh it we shall name prices wonderfully low
for the qualities represented.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-21

win these words he calmly turned
to leave the room
"Stop!" shouted Sturgis, lereling
his revolver at Murdocks head "stand
where you are or | fire!"
The reporters shot rang out almost
before lie had finished his sentence;
but Murdoch, unscathed, passed out
of the room, closing the door behind
him.
Sprague, dazed by the rapidity with
which this scene had been acted. stood
rooted to the spot. without having
made any attempt to use the revolver
which he had drawn at Sturgs' bid.
ding.
The reporter sprang up the stairs
and threw his weight against the
door. But it was doubtless intended
to withstand great shocks, for it re.
manned mistaken
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-21

know very little about him, only that
he is one of my disappointed rivals"
And he thereupon related TO the re.
porter what he knew of Chatham's
suit.
Sturgis listened with deep attention
tohis friends narrative, and Illuminated
in silence long after the artist had
ceased speaking.
At last he started up with Sudden
exclamation, and, walking over to the
side of the tank, he looked into the
depths of its oily contents. as if fas-
cinated by some horrible thing he saw
fhere.
Sprague came and stood beside him
and gazed curiously. into the viscous
liquid. There was nothing there that
he could see.
what is it?" he asked.
without replying, Sturgis took from
his pocket bune-handled knife and
carefully dipped one end of the handle
into the hnid in.the .leaden tank At
once the liquid began to seethe and
boil, giving out dark, pungent fumes.
81 thought sos muttered the re-
porter, under his breath; that man is
truly genius-the genius of evil"
"Who?" asked Sprague.
Sturgis made no reply His eyes
were wandering about the room, as If
in search of something.
"Hand me couple of those long
glass tubes from that shelf yonder,"
he said, earnestly,
The artist complied with the request,
Dipping these tubes into the oily
liquid, Sturgis, after considerable diff
Guilty, managed to seize with them
small dark object which lay at the bot
tom of the tank. With infinite precau-
ton he brought IL TO the surface. It
had the appearance of tlattened lead
en- bullet.
what is II" INQUIRED Sprague.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-21
(First published September Il, 1907
Publication Notice. /

In the District Court of Allen Comfy,
Kansas.
Jennie L. Handles, Plaintiff.
VS..
Nancy J. Templeton, as administra-
trix OF the estate OF A. j, Temple
ton, deceased, Nancy j. Temple
ton, Harry Templeton, Charles
Templeton, Ida Templeton, Robert
Templeton, Marguerite TempletQn,
j. W. Thurman and Sarah Bond,
Defendants.
Nancy j. Tempeton, as admnistratrix OF
the estate OF A. j. Templeton, deceased,
Nancy j. Tempeton, Harry Templeton,
Charles Tempeton, Ida Tenpleton, Robert
Templeton and Marguerite Templeton win
take notice that the said Jennie l.. Handles,
plaintiff did on the 18th d9y or september,
\, ID, 1900, lille her petition IN said District
Court within and for the county OF Allen, in
the state of Kansas, against the said Nancy
j, Templeton, as admnstratrlX OF the estate
OF A. j, Templeton, deceased, Nancy rem
pleton, Harry Templeton, Charles Templeton,
ida Templetnn Robert Templeton and Mar
gtferite Templeton, ana that said defendants
must. answer said petition hled as aforesaid,
on or before the 26th day of October, A, ID.
1900, or said petition viii be taken as true. and
n judgment rendered in said action against
said defendants, and each OF them, forever
barring ana excluding them, ana each or them,
of and from all right, title, estate, interest
and property in or to the following described
property, to-wit
and all of lot six lying south of the Neosho
river also all Of lot eleven and eleven and
2OlO0 acres of the south side OF lot nine, ana
all of lots one, two three, four hye six and
seven in lot seven and also all OF lots one,
two three and four in lot nine, all in section
twenty-nine, township twenty-six, range
eighteen, Allen county Kansas, ana TO each
and every part thereof, and quieting and
confirming said plaintfs title to said property
JENNIE j.. RANDLes,
J.B.F. Gates. John J. Jones, II, w. Gates,
Attorneys for Plalntin
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-21
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THE STURGIS WAGER (
A DETECTIVE STORY. <
BY EDGAR NOR ETTE.
Copyright. 1892 by Frederick A stoses 90. y
BY EDGAR NOR ETTE



''Oh, yes, you have" retorted Stur-
Ris, with n conciliatory smile; you
said you had news to tell me. Well, tell
away. am listening most respectful
ly, in spite of my apparent absorb
ton"
"What a strange fellow you are, Stur.
gis," laughed Sprague, good-naturedly.
"All | wanted to tell you-and you are
the first to hear of it's the, to me,
rather important fact that | am en-
gagged to be married"
"You are?" exclaimed Sturgis, with
genuine pleasure. 81 congratulate you.
old fellow, from the bottom of my
heart"
He seized the artists hand and shook
Il in his hearty grasp.
"To the original of the picture you
wanted to show me yesterday"' he
asked
'Yes."
"Then she was not betrothed to the
other fellow, after all?"
mo; that seems TO have been mis-
take"
81 am glad of that, very glad" said
the reporter. "By the way, you have
not yet told me the young lady's
name"
81 thought | had mentioned it yes
terday morning. Didn't /? No? My
fiancee is Miss Murdoch"
At the sound of this name Sturgis
started visibly, and a shadow crossed
his features.
"Miss Murdock?" he echoed.
eyes" said Sprague. what is it?
You do not seem pleased"
Then, as sudden thought struck
him:
81 hope | am not trending on your
toes, old fellow" he said. putting his
hand gently upon his friends Shout
der and trying to read his thought in
his clear gray eyes. But how absurd!
OF course Won cannot be a rival for
Miss Murdock's affections, since you
do not even know her"
NO" laughed Sturgis, regaining his
composure, 81 am not your rival. As 10
the other point. while | can hardly
claim an acquaintance with the young
lady, think | saw her not more than
a couple of hours ago"
"A couple of hours ago!" exclaimed
Sprague; why, was with her myself
then"
81 know that now, although | was
not aware of ii at the time"
"What, were you at the Murdocks' at
the same time as | WASP" asked
Sprague, surprised.
81 had just come from there when
1 met you. | was in Murdock's study
while you were-er-busy in the par
lor."
I'm Murdock's study? How long
= were you there?"
about half an hour. should Judge"
replied sturgis, "and perhaps Is min
utes more in the hall, while Murdoch
was engaged"
II suppose Chatham was still with
him?" unused Sprague.
Sturgis started at the name.
"Chatham!" he calculated; what do
you know about Chatham?"
What, are you interested in Chat
ham?" asked the artist, curously. IL
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-21

"Sit down." answered Sturgis, in II
low, tense voice. 81 have just found
the last link which completes my chain
of evidence; am now prepared to tell
you such story as you will scarcely
credit, even with the absolute proofs
before your eyes"