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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-06

dead body. One point Of the evidence
against Dean was that blood was found
on his shirt cuff. He explained this
away by stating that he had felt Kirk
stones heart to see II any life remained
and so got his cuffs soiled with the
blood from the wound"
What did Laura say to Deans ac-
cusation?"
"She denied il altogether. But it was
the horror OF thinking that the man she
loved deemed her capable of such foul
crime which was one Of the causes to
bring about her death"
"She was half-witted you say?" said
Gebb. after pause.
"No," replied Parge sharply. II don't
say So She was weakwitted and soft
natured, but as truly believe, perfect
ly sane. / see that you think she might
have killed her brother in a At OF insane
rage. Well. that was Deans defence: !:
| or at least part of 1t. But Laura. when
in the witness box, declared that after
leaving Dean and her brother In the
Yellow Boudolr she had not left her
room all night. and in this statement
she was supported by Miss Gilmar.
Now. YOU can see for yourself Gebb.
that Dean was rightfully convicted"
"Well." said the detective. reflective
iy "it looks like Justice: but IL may
not be so. For my part. KNOWING wnat
I do Of women. I should not be at all
surprised to learn that Miss Gilman was
| the guilty person
some people suggested as much at
| the time!" said Parge, in no wise dis-
| turbed by this suggestion. 'But old
NOT believe a. then, and don't now.
| What possible motive could she nave
"Ouite as feasible a motive as the one
| ascribed TO Laura" replied Gepb. did
| not Kirkstone threaten to turn her out
| of doors? Was Il not his intention 10
| deprive Miss Gilman OF Dean by marry
! ing him 10 Laura? And did he not try
I to induce Laura to revoke her VIII In
| favor of the housekeeper? on, there
| are plenty OF motives.
But when do you suggest she COM
| mitted the crime?"
| "why between the time Dean left
| the Yellow Room and returned TO II
again. daresay she had row with
| Kirkstone on her own account, ana
| killed him, then went up 10 Dean with
a lying message to implicate him In the
matter"
"But" objected Parge again. why
should che accuse Dean? lie was the
| man she loved"
"Yes: but he did not love her. and
no doubt since she was old and ill-fa-
vored. he showed his dislike 10 her adj
yances too plainly. fancy that II was
| case ~ q woman scorned. and thai
Miss Gilman revenged herself by ac-
cusing Dean. However,. this is all the
ory." added Gebb, with shrug. "and
| as such. IN worth little. Dean was
condemned on Miss Gilmar's testimony
and no doubt. Intended 10 kill her " h'
could escape. Although" added tho
detective inconsequently. Il don't b.
lleve he did
why not?" said Parse emphatica!ly
"He did escape, and I believe he dit
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rejecting on the quarrel, which must
have been overheard by some of the
servants-a fact afterwards proved
and finding that the knife with which
the crime had been committed was his
own. he fed back to his room. Then
Miss Gilman came to see what had oc-
curred-found the dead body and gave
the alarm. She accused Dean OF being
the murderer because she had left kirk-
stone alive when she brought the mes
sage, and afterwards found him dead
when Dean fed from the room"
But how did Dean implicate Laura?'
He declared that he had given her
the bowie knife at her own request to
prune some plants with IN the conserva-
tory"
Now that is ridiculous." cried Gebb.
"Of course IL is and a further proof
of his own guilt. Ladies don't use
bowie knives to prune plants. Dean.
however. stated that he left Kirkstone
alive when he, first retired to his room.
Miss Gilman stated that her cousin was
not dead when she conveyed the mes
sage TO Dean so for the defence IL was
maintained that between the time Miss
Gilman left Kirkstone and the time
Dean returned TO the yellow Room for
the second visit Laura must have killed
her brother with the bowie knife which
she had obtained two days previously
from Dean"
"But why should Laura k1l her
brother7"
Because. as prisoners counsel ar
gued, IL was probable that after the last
conversation Kirkstone fancied that
Dean might not pay the money N the
marriage came off. so he resolved TO
stop IL by exercising his influence over
Laura while there was yet time. Laura
so Dean declared. must have revolted
and killed Kirkstone in a moment OF
uncomfortable anger"
"Still. why should she bring the knife
into the smoking room II she committed
the crime on the impulse Of the mo-
mcnt?"
Dean did not--could not-explain that
point" replied Parge with contempt:
''all his defence was that he gave
Laura the bowie knife. that he left
Kirlkstone alive In the Yellow Boudoir
about eleven. and that when- summoned
by Miss Gilman he found the man
dead. Also. that he held his tongue be-
cause he was afraid OF being accused.
as there had been a quarrel between
himself and Kirkstone."
IT don't wonder he was afraid" said
Gebb. ,houghtfully "apd In amy case
his defence was extremely weak. What
evidence did the prosecution bring for
ward?"
Miss Gllmar was their principal wit
ness. as she was the last person TO see
Kirkstone alive. She denied any
knowledge OF rhe bowie knife but
stated that she had come downstairs
to prevent further quarrelllng. Kirk
stone was alone. but asked her To re.
Quest Dean 10 come back TO the yellow
Boudoir. She went up TO Deans room
ard asked him. At first he refused. bu'
later on consented. II was twenty min
utes between the time Miss Giimar LET
Kirkstone alive and Dean found hi
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kill her. AS sure as sit here. II was
Dean who strangled that wretched wo-
man."
"Humph Humph". said Gebb. per-
picked. I'm not certain"
Il am, Absalom. Why, she expected
to meet with violent death At MS
hands. That was WHY she left Kirk
stone Hail. and concealed herself in
these various lodgings under several
false names. Besides, as | read in the
papers, she constantly consulte fol-
tune tellers as TO whether she would lie
by violence: behavior which sh )wed
how lively were her fears"
That is all very we'll" admitted Gebb.
but there was no struggle. there was
wine drunk: a cigarette smoked by the
murderer: and Miss Gilmar let him
wander about the room. What does 9ll
this prove? That she knew ,.er visi-
tor and trusted him. She couli not. an!
would not. have trusted the man who
had sworn to Kill her.
"He might have gone 20 her dis:, u'sej
as fortune teller suggested Parge.
THAT is rather an imaginative sug-
gestion." said Gebb. smiling. by the
way, when did Dean escape"
. Towards the end of 90: and you say
yourself that Miss Gilman began ner
wanderings in that year."
quite SO: and admit tha. she fed
to escape Deans vengeance. but ON
not so certain that he killed her. Re-
member the diamonds were stolen: 50
It may be vulger murder for robbery,
after ALL"
NO." said Parge. stitching obstinate
ly 10 his point. Dean killed her out OF
revenge, and stole the diamonds 70 pro-
vide himself with the means ~ escape.
Have you been round the pawnshops?
mot yet: but every pawnbroker has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-06
Meeting to Complete the Formation Of
the Amateur Ball League.
Will Be Held Next Monday Evening.
Grays Drop aGame- Referees Gossip

A meeting OF the captains and mama
gers OF the amateur baseball teams OF
Providence was held in the Providence
Evening News Office at 62 South Wat
er street last evening.
Representatives from several clubs
in various parts of the city were in
attendance and discussed the league
formation and the results to be OBJ
tanned.
Representatives OF several other
clubs had found II impossible to be
present last evening and on this ac-
count. the members who were in at
tendance unanimously voted to ad-
journ until next Monday evening when
II is expected the others will be pres
ent. The election OF officers will then
occur and the initial games will be de-
cided upon.
Every amateur team is entitled to
representation. whether they sent
representatives TO the preliminary
meetings or not.
The meeting will occur Monday ev-
ening next at 81 South Water street at
1880 o'clock. The captain and manager
of each club are requested to be pres
ent
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seems to have ben weak, in fact half
witted: so Dean might have had some
grounds for his belief. However, IL
you can recall his defence l shall be
in better position to judge"
Briefly replied Parge, his de-
fence was as fellows: He declared
that he was left alone with Kirkstone
I'm the yellow Boudoir, or rather smok-
ing room, about half-past ten O'Clock" :"
Who left him and l<irkstone alone?"
The ladies. They accompanied the
two from ,he drawing room and chat
ted with them for few moments be-
fore saying good night"
What" cried Gebb. suspiciously,
'in spite of the disturbed atmosphere
OF the house, and the quarrelling?"
Yes! There existed, 1t seemed a
kind of armed neutrality, and, not
withstanding the situation. the quartet
were civil enough TO one another"
II have my doubts about so
improbable a situation" said Gebb.
shaking his head. We'll, and what
took place after the ladies retired?"
"kirkstone and Dean quarrelled over
the marriage. kirkstone II seemed. be-
gan to taunt Dean about his atten-
tions 10 Miss Gilman. Dean turned
round. and declared that he was no;
attached TO Miss Gilmar: nor. for that,
in love with him, ana he could marry
either without consulting Kirkstone. lie
furthermore swore that IL Kirkstone
insulted him any more he would marry
Laura without her brothers consent.
and refuse TO pay the money"
And no doubt at this point Kirkstone
lost his temper" suggested Gebb.
80 Dean declared. and the quarrel
reached such pitch that Dean"
KILLED Kirkstone," finished Gebb.
quickly.
NO" replied Parge. che denied that.
He left the room. according &, hts own
story. about II O'Clock and retired TO his
bedroom. Shortly before midnight.
when ne was considering how 70 act.
Ellen Gilmar knocked at his door and
said that Kirkstone wanted TO see n mi
in the smoking ~oom. Dean descended
and found Kirkstone dead. At first he
was tempted to give the alarm but
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-06
R. |. YACHT CLUB CRUISE.

Commodore William E. Banigan has
issued general orders in which he has
outlined the program for the annual
cruise of the Rhode Island Yacht club.
One week from tomorrow the cruise
will begin and n is probable that the
largest number of boats ever known
to start in a. local cruise. will be on
hand.
The fleet will rendezvous at the club
house, Pawtuxet. on the morning of
Saturday, July IA. The starting gun
will be fired promptly at 10 o'clock. 1t
is proposed TO cruise to the following
ports. subject to change: Saturday, July
IA, Wickford: Sunday. July Is. Block
Island; Monday, July 16, Block Island.
at anchor; Tuesday. July IL, Newport;
Wednesday. July is. Fall River; Thurs
day. July 10. East Greenwich; Friday,
July 20, Jamestown: Saturday. July 21,
Potter's Cove, where the annual cup
race will be held. thence to Bristol;
Sunday. July %. Potter's Cove. after
which the fleet will disband.
Tickets may be obtained of Festus
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SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

In a little suburb of London an ec-
centric lady, Miss Ligram. is found
murdered In what was known as the
Yellow Boudoir. so called because the
occupant had fitted II UP in the most
expensive manner in yellow silk. She
had been left alone whilst her land
lady, Mrs. Presk, and the servant. had
gone to a lecture and on their return
she Is found dead with cord round
her neck, and the ace OF spades, what
Mrs. Presk calls the death card, lying
in her lap. She summons the police.
and on their arrival she notices some
thing which causes her great alarm.
Look" she cried, pointing towards
the dead woman. Look The atten-
tion of the detectives is directed 10 the
fact that the woman has been robbed
OF her diamonds which she wore round
her neck. Inquiries as to the eccentric
lady's antecedents reveal the fact that
che had been i'm the habit OF occupy
Ing apartments In different parts of the
city for six months at a time. and then
leaving one suite OF rooms always fur
nshed in yellow, in yellow van driv-
en- by a man who was deaf and dumb.
She had passed under names such as
Margil. Mgral, etc. all ahagrams OF
the name Ligram. The detective. Gebb,
Is puzzled. lie at last receives a note.
"4S Guy street. Pimlico. Come and see
me at once about the Grangebury case.
j have solved the mystery and can
hang the criminal.--Yours, Simon
Parge." Parge IN an old detective, and
he confides TO Gebb the story Of an old
crime I'm which a man named Dean had
been accused OF numbering "a miser
named Kirkstone in yellow boudolr.A
relative called Ellen gave evidence
against Dean, and he was sentenced 70
lifelong Imprisonment. Parge con-
meets the dead woman, Ligrnm. with
khe woman Ellen. and argues thatDean,
escaping from prison has murdered the
woman from motives of revenge.
Continued from yesterdays News.)
CHAPTER VII.
Comments on the Crime.
II must not be supposed that In in
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WITH THE BOXERS,

Joe Cans and Young Critic will be
the contestants in the next important
lightweight battle. These men will
meet in a twenty-five round bout at
the Seaside Athletic Club on July 10.
1t is several years since Young Griffo
has been matched TO meet such a re-
putable boxer as Cans, and his future
In the fighting business will be definite
ly known after this engagement. Grif-
70, when he first came to this country,
made quite an impression. Indeed. he
was heralded all over the country as a
wonder for his size and weight. But
just about the time that the Austria
lian lightweight was on the road to
prosperity he began the pace that kif1s,
and for time was very .unruly.
1t 10 now said that Griffo has reform
ed. He has been taking a systematic
course of training In Chicago during
among them Parson Davies. say that
Griffo looks better today than when he
first came TO this country. He has lost
none OF his cleverness, and II his con-
dition physically is as good as report
ed Griffo should keep Cans pretty busy
when they get together.
Ryan. who has been chief trainer or
Jeffries for the latter's battles win
Fitzsimmons. Sharkey and Corbett. be-
heves that Jeffries can whip Rubin.
II hope a match will soon be ar
ranged between Jeffries and Ruhlin."
said Ryan in Chicago a few days ago.
Jim can fight a big, slow fellow much
better than he can a clever. shifty man
like Corbett, and IL the two ever come
together IL will be pretty safe bet
that Jeffries Will win long before the
limit is reached"
Tommy Ryan started training yes
terday at West Baden. Ind. for his
fight with Jack Root In Chicago on
July "a. Ryan will remain at the
health resort until a few days before
the bout. He will go through a regular
course OF training as he realizes that
ne can take no chances against such a
clever opponent. Jack Jeffries will join
Ryan in a few days and will assist in
preparing the Syracuse middle weight.
Splash Flynn and Peter Nails. the
we'll known local boxers are being
matched for 15-round bout at Thorn
ton.
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forming Gebb of these details in con-
nection with a long-forgotten crime,
Parge gave the exact context OF the
newspaper reports. He used them rath-
er as notes to refresh his memory,
and detailed the somewhat barren in
formation in n conversational manner.
adding. suppresslng, and amplifyng
evidence, In the way most necessary TO
convey a clear idea OF the case TO his
hearer. Yet at the conclusion of his
reading. or rather narrative. Gebb was
not satisfied. To him the case seemed
incomplete.
"I know a good deal of what happen
ed before the murder" he said bluntly.
but very little about the crime itself.
You know all that was reported i'm
the newspapers" replied the fat man.
casting the heavy book on the table
with some irritation.
Probably; but now I wish to know
such details as were not given TO the
public. You can supply them"
Certainly. Ask what you like. and
I'll answer. You'll arrive at an under
standing of the case soonest that way"
Gebb remained silent for a few min
utes. and watched Parge lighting his
pipe. Then he asked suddenly. DO
you believe Dean is innocent OF this
Kirkstone Hall crime?"
moi" replied Parge, deliberately,
II dont"
"On what grounds
ION the grounds OF his defence"
Hint" said Gebb. with an aston
ished look: those are queer grounds
on which 10 doubt man."
well. Absalom, you can Judge for
yourself Dean declared that he was
innocent
They all do: and no doubt. having
regard to this new crime. he said that
Miss Gilman was guilty"
mo. he did not accuse her. he as
cribed the crime TO Laura"
WHAT to the sister,
"Yesl the mean hound. 10 the woman
he was about 10 marry. Is not such
foul accusation enough 90 make you
believe the wretch TO he guilty."
Not quite" rejoincd Gebb. dirty. "a
man may be a blackguard without he
ing murderer. Besides. this Laura
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-06

The Graybacks fell down before the
worcesters at Worcester yesterday az
ternoon.
Worcester had all the best OF the ar
gument after the third inning. In the
opening inning the Providence team
got two runs and this was all they did
get. Worcester cut the lead TO one in
the second and in the third a few
bumps with-dhe willow scored four
runs and gave the Farmers COM
mandng lead.
Dunkle and Pittenger opposed each
other on the slab and the Worcester
man easily outclassed Edward. lie
was very effective with men on bases
and allowed only six hits in the nine
innings.
In the first inning Parent singled,
Connor followed suit, Cassidy sacri-
feed them TO tnnd and second and a
hit by Davis brought them home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-06
READV|LLE RACES.
The Referee.

At Readville yesterday an excellent
card OF light harness races marked the
closing of the four-day meeting of the
New England Horse Breeders Associa-
tion. The weather was perfect. which,
with a fast track. provided fast time
and exciting finishes. With the excep-
I'll of the 2:14 trot all races were
stepped In faster time than the class
marks.
The 2:25 trot developed into a fve-
heat battle and was won by #. e.
Hydes Widwind. who was overlooked
by the talent. wildwind captured the
race by winning the last three heats.
The second heat was stepped in 2:15 fiat
and all were under 2:20.
The 20s pace was the event Of the
day and was won by Dan O., 2:0SH, of
the Pleasant Valley Stock Farm of
Providence. The little PAGER, who is
we'll known throughout New England.
made his first start under his new
colors and he upset the talent, who
overlooked his form. Moth Miller was
a hot favorite, and although the SON OF
Alcantara stepped the fastest heat OF
the race OF 2O7. which is also the fast
est mile OF the meeting he was dis
tanced in the firisl heat. Moth Miller
won the opening heat In 2:07 but lost
the second TO Choral In 209. Dan ..
took the third and the final heat with
out lowering his mark in 2:1iA and
z:10L.
The Lawson coors won out in the
2:l4 trot, which was a fiveIheat strug-
gle. Glory with Gatcomb up carried
the Lawson adherents money. and
after finishing FIVE and two went out
and took the last three heats with ap-
parent ease.
The meeting was. perhaps. one OF the
best yet held by the association. Dur
ing the week IA races were rum OF and
nine heats were stepped In 2:l0 and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-06

Two Boys Exploded a Cartridge
and One Was Badly
Injured.

Leon Batty, aged ten years. son of
Charles Batty and wife of Natick. last
evening, while playing with his broth
er Stanford, found dynamite car
fridge. Leon knowing il would make
loud report If lit, said he would hold
II II his brother would light II.
Stanford agreed and the fuse was at
once lit and by a miracle they live 10
tell the story AS the cartridge explod-
ed In Icons hands and Stanford was
just at his brothers side.
Two of the local .-octors were called
and amputated two fingers and a
thumb of Icons right hand, but later
they ordered his removal to the Rhode
Island Hospital.
Stanford escaped with only slight
injuries.
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OLNEYvlLlE.

The funeral of John A. Coffin took
place from his late home on Piainfield
street yesterday afternoon. the. Rev.
Robert Clifford of the Friends denomi-
nation officiating.
~ The bearers were John III. Coffin,
Charles Ii. Coffin, j. T.. Cofiln and gsjl-
bert Swaine. The interment was at Po-
casset cemetery.
A team, the property of the Union
Hand Laundry, was driven from the
square yesterday afternoon by two
boys. The team was traced as far az
Thornton.
The members OF lthe Union Aid Socfe-
ty are to have days outing with Mrs.
Henry o. Martin at her residence at
Warren Friday. July IL.
Narragansett Lodge OF Workmen VIII
have their annual gathering at Phil
Fps Park ON or about the 10th OF the
month
Patrolman Dyer of the Chaffee Street
station Is enjoying portion OF his va
cation days.
The report that Taft and Weedens
mills are to close tomorrow tor uwo
weeks Is not pleasing 10 the store
keepers hereabouts.
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been warned. Also, / have sent detec-
riyes over to Amsterdam and TO Paris
to watch IL the diamonds turn up
Very good" said Simon, with nod.
"If Dean tries 10 pawn the JeWem
you'll catch him.
81 don't believe the thief Is Dean
II do; and also that he killed MISS
Gilman. Well and what do YOU intend
TO do now?"
go down to Kirkst me Hall,'spd see
the original OF the yellow Boudoir.'
Good. And afterwaris?
interview the solicitor who conduct
ed the defence for Dean"
you mean the barrister."
"No. | don't; I mean the solicitor.
Who was Deans SOLICITOR
"Mr. Prain of 40 Bacon lane. fou
won't get anything out of him, Absa-
lom," said Parge, warnngly. He's as
close as wax"
"Who was Deans counsei? asked
Gebb, ignoring the hint.
Clement Basson,' replied Parge;
you'll induce him TO talk freely-for
drink"
'Oh. he is dissipated?"
I'm q sort OF wav. A Bohemian bar
rister: ruined his career through love
OF pleasure. Has had few briefs, but
not enough TO pay, and lives on small
income"
Gebb noted this nutshell biography In
his pocketbook, and prepared to take
his departure. He had parting glass
with the fat man. and after promising
to advise him of all that took place In
connection with the case, he left the
house.
And tell mel" cried Parge after him,
obstinate to the last; tell me when you
find Dean
CTo be continued tomorrow.)
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EVENTS IN THE WORLD Of SP(

The new umpire, Rim, is showing up
well. Rumor has II that Hunt will be
succeeded by Connolly. the ex-national
league umpire.
Don't try to roast the players when
you come in on a pass-if ever you do.
Don't continually fan (talk base
bald with the players. They grow
weary of shop"
Don't expect player to make hit
every time he goes 10 bat. A few OF
'em fail occasionally.
Don't try TO get players to carouse
around at night with you just because
you want TO be "a good fellow" They
won't appreciate It.
The Referee.
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What is his reputation for truth
and veracity?"
For the last ten years his reputation
has been bad. according TO the gener-
al speech of people"
Judge Sweetland said that Caleb
Paine. witness for the state. and the
respondent. both agreed that there had
been an assault. Cairns reputation.
even II he was an outlaw. could not
justify assault upon him.
In view OF the mitigating circum-
stances brought out in the trial the
court assessed the light fine OF IS and
costs.
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S. Rand. 33 Weybosset street. and are
limited TO 800 for club members and
lady friends. Members may transfer
tickets only TO other club members or
ladies. Only two tickets will be allow
ed each member.
Prizes will be given in all classes TO
the yacht winning a days run I'm the
cruise. There will be no time allow
aQCe.