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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

The Famers' Conference recently in
session at Topeka ,Kau., organized trust
whose purpose is to control the price Of
agricultural p oiucts. Fifteen thousand
dollars in cash was subscribed and the
trust will open in August in Kansas
City and begin business at once Wal
ter N. Allen, who assisted in the organ
ization of the Farmers Alliance ten
years ago. was elected president, and he
anticipates no trouble in getting the
entire $40 900 900 Of stock subscribed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, bat Skin Eruptions rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
cures them; also Old. running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers. Boils. Felons,
Oorns. Warts, Outs. Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Ohapped hands, Ohilblains.
Best pile cure on earth. Drives out
pains and Aches. Only % cts. 9 box
Cure guaranteed. Sold by NJ. n.
Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule in Eject June II, 1900

sobsdula in Eject June II, 1900
All trains arrive at and depart from
Pennsylvania Passenger Station.
s.Ol A. M.-Oaily-fOr Danvllle, CharlotIe
and way stations, connecting st Calverton
FOR Warrenton. at Manassas for Btrasburg
and Harrison burg daily and Staunton week
davs al LyuchbuTg with the Norfolk and
western daily for Rosnoke and points
Sonthwest and with G. & o. z. K. daily Tor
Natural Bridge and Lexington. ..
fi.I5 A. M-Daliy-THE UHIIkD
STATES FAST MAIL carries Pullman,
sleepers New York and Washington TO
Jacksonville, via savannah, uniting a. Sal-
isnnrv with Pullman Sleeper for Ashe-
Wills and Hot Springs n. u Knox
vile. Chattanooga and Memphis,
ram s,d at Charlotte With Pail
man Sleeper for Augusta end Birmingham
and at Columbia, with sleeper Tor Charles
ton Pullman Sleeper New York TO New
Orleens. Solid train Washington to New
Orleans without chS1ge connects at Lynch-
burg daily for Natural Bridge and Lexng-
ton aud week days for East Badford Va.
Dining car service.
Ii.37 A. M.-DailY- Local for Charlottes-
willie. connecting at Calverton for Warren
'OG an p. M.-Local FOR strssburg and Har.
risonbure daily except Sunday.
Iso P. N. daily, local for Charlottesville,
connecting at Calverton for Wsrrenton.
e.55 P. NJ daily New YORK ana Florloa
Express Pullman Bunet creeping Cais'
New York and Washington TO fOft Iampa,
via Jacksonville, and to Augusta via
flolnmbia with connection for Aiken.
Tbroneh coach to Jacksonville. Dining Car
service. III ,-,. ..A
ohattanooga Limited, via Lynchburg, With
Slsspers New York and Washington to
4 No flrfo thrnr1Oh RFIof0l
Through coach TO Memphis. ParloT
and Observation Car between Rsdford, Va,
and Alfalfa, Ala. Dining Car service.
f0.45 PM daily, " WASHINGTON bFD
aOIJTH- WESTERN, VESTIBUL LIN
ITED.u cOupose.l OF Pullman Vestibuled
gleepeys. Dining Cars and Day Coaches, Pull
man sleepers, New York to Nashville,
Tenn. via Asheville, Knoxville and Chat
tenooga; New York to Memphis, via Birm-
lngham, New York to New Orleans, wa At
Ianta and Montgomery. Pullman, Library
and Observation car between New York and
Washington and Macon. Vestiouled Day
Coach, Washington to New Orleans Dining
\ snnsst ms Personally Conducted Tourists
ETorrsiOn. Through Sleeper on this train
eyery Monday, Wednesday and Friday
from Washington TO Ban Francisco with
onf change, Leave Richmond ct ll.OO I. M.
Ifaln8 On tuc AS.tAiN" S~'4s~ A---~- N--' ="
daily at 10:40 A. n
rains on the Southern Railway paei
Orange DAILY 80 folows;
SOUTH BOUND
Il1O a. n. 235P.M N 7.48 ?. N.
HORTH BOUND
lilo A. ~. 6:40 Z. "a. b;5I a. Il.
-For rates map folders and s'eopius car
sosoe apply to nearest Southern Railway
Agent, or
FRANK s.GANNON. .srd Y. Pres & Gen. MgI
M. OULP, Traffic Manager.
w. A. TURF General Passenger Agent.
q. g. BROWN, General Agent,
WASHINGTON, d.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
Deafness Cannot be Cured

bv local applications.as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only
one way 10 cure deafness. and that Is by con
stitutiOnal remedies, Deafness Is caused by
an lnnamed condition of the mucous lining OF
the Fustachian Tube. when this tube is in
Hamed you have rumblng sound OF imper
feet hearing. and when IL is entirely closed
Deafness is the result. and unless the milan
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored 70 its normal condition, hearing VIII %
DESTROYED forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by Catarrh. which is nothing but an
infiamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness caused by catarrhl that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure, Seno
for circular, free.
f.. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, l5c.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
$40. Washington to Niagara Falls and Re-
turn $40. via Pennsylvania Railroad.

On Thursdays. July 20. August and
%, September and 20. and October
and rs, personally conducted excursions
will leave Washington by special train
az s 100 q. M, arriving Niagara Falls
II :O5 D. m. Tickets limited TO ten
DAYS and allow stop over returning at
Buffalo, Rochester and Watkins.
iyl4.w-ookl2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
A Powdar Mil Exrlosion

Removes everything in sight so do
drastic mineral pills. but both are
mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite the
delicate machinery Of your body with
calomel, oroton oil or aloes pills, when
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. which are
gentle as a summer breeze, do the work
perfectly. Onres Headache, CoDsti.
patton. Only 25c as NJ. NJ Lewis
drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

Connections at Fredericksburg Win K. 7,
A p X r.. and Weerns Steamboat Go. As
Orange with Southern and Chesapeake 2
Ohio r. z.
The only line to the Chanosllorrvills and
Wilderness Bsttlehelds.
Ksste-n Standard Time. Daily except5un.
dsv. ". Il. RICHARDS, Gen ! Manager,
fFrain No. 2 leaves Orange the 4th Monday
\ each month at ?. N.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

An Ohio girl who cannot speak above
a whisper. has had AZ offers Of marriage.
Now all the girls in the neighborhood
are talking In q whisper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
$500. Washington to the seasnOrs and Re-

So 90. Washington 70 the seashore and Re-
turn $500 via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets on sale for all trains Friday g
and Saturdays TO September 8 to Az
lantic City, Cape May, Ocean Oiiy and
Sea Isle Oity, N. j., good to return m.
I'll Tuesday following day Of sale
Tickets good via Delaware Bridge Route
to Atlantic Oisy.
iyfO-sep5.t.th
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
Railroads.
NAV NoTioIkSs:NIeIstlern !: lest
Schedule in Eject
MAY 27, 1900. ~
AVE nc = MQNp,o BYRD

LEAVE RICHMOND, BYRD
STREET ST AFIl9Nrrn Ar
riSeS Norfolk leo A. NJ stops only at fet
ershurg W0vcrly. and suffolk. second c-iiss
siclets NOT acceuted on this train. .,,,,,.,.,
o.OS A. N THE CHICAGO bNFhhoS'
for Snrhhure. Roanoke, Columbus, ana
Chiceeso. Brnct Parlor car Petersburg 70
Roanoke Pullman Sleeper Roanohe 70 tot-
umbus. also. for Bristol, huoNNiIe' ana
ChattanoOga Pullman Sleeper Roanoke 10
ais p. NJ. Ocean shore Limited. Arrives
Mort 1Ik l35 =. NJ stops only AT teteIsbufg,
Wayerly. and suffolk. Second ass uckets
not good ON this train Through coaeh 10
$50 Pm. For suffolk. Norfolk, and in,
teTmcdiate stations. Arrives at NoIiolR "'
e.tO p. NJ. For Lynohburg and Roanoke
Connects At Lynchurg with Washington ana
CHATTANOOGA Limited Pul man cleelers
Lyuchburg TO Memphis and New orleans
Cafe parlor and Observation cars hhoioru
TO At.ala. Ala. Pullman sleeper between
Richmond and Lynchburx. ana oertns feAuy
Tor Occurancy at $50 Z. NJ. Also, Pullman
sleeper Petersburg and Roanoke,
Trains arrive Richmond from LyucloIfE
and the West daily al l,s 4. NJ ana 20. = VI d,
from Norfolk and the East az llIn "A. M'' i't-
A. NJ. and 6.50 p. NJ.
Ohce: 81 Main street ,,
JOHN T.. WAGNER,
City Passenger and Ticket Agent.
& H. BOSLFY. District Passenger agent.
W. RNNILL. General Passenger Akcu1.
General Ofice: Roanoke, Va. my-'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

Baking Powder

The strongest, purest, most efficient and
wholesome of leavening agents. Not lowest
in price, yet the most economical; indisPens-.
able to all who appreciate the best and most
healthful food. =
Our county, is enjoying prosperity almost
unsurpassed in its history.
For every one there is money enough to
buy that to eat which is pure, sound, good
wholesome.
Why should we use cheap. impure, un-'
healthful articles of foOd' i. There is no
economy in them; they endanger the health
they may cost life. There are reported
almost daily cases of sickness caused by eatS
ing cake, puddings or biscuit made with the
cheap, alum baking powders.
In all articles for food buy and use only
the best. The good health of the family is
Of first consideration.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
C.&O 70 r't Springs.

CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE CHICAGO
gT, LOUIS AND THE WEST.
TEE HaoR1Ksr AND QUICKEST RoUTx TO
THE WEST.
The most direct and popular route to
Old Point and Norfolk.
TRAINS LEAVE DOeWELL, VA.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

Alum is used in many baking powders because Il aksz
them cheap. 1t costs less than two cents poucd.
dren Yet the manufacturers Of well-known alum
powders are actually denying that their goods contain n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

Potomac, Fredericksburg
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
- h. dULa for linN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

noYAL BAKING POWDER co.. tOo wLLLAM sd. NeW yeaK.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

MOL lLV ABB sNo.s
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01

John Douglass, who resided in
tho twelfth district, died last Fri
day, after a lingering illness which
followed an attack Of grip. The
interment was at Mount Carmel
Cemetery Saturday. "Uncle john
nie, a8 he was familarly called by
his noighbors, was about so years
of age. It was thought Wednesday
that his wife, who is old and feeble
and quite sick, can not survive her
husband many days.
meeting of the stockholders
of the Southern Telephone Go. at
Big Sandy Monday William Cara
way was reelected president, U. A.
Potts was reelected secretary and
treasurer, and the old board Of di-
rectors was reelected. A resolu-
tion was adopted to amend the by
laws so as to limit the number Of
boxes to those now connected with
the line. A semi-annual dividend
of 9 per cent. was declared
A quiet wedding took place near
Missionary Grove Tuesday even
ing, the contracting parties being
Lucian Merritt and Miss Amy
Bishop. The event took place al
the home Of M. g. Hubbs, Ii is
said that Mr.. Merritt is nearing The
three score and ten mark, and his
bride is about 81 years of age. But
though advanced in years, together
they will continue the journey OF
life contented and hopeful. They
will reside at Hustburg, the home
of Mr.. Merritt
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01
Carpets, Rugs,
And Household Goods.

visiting relatives and old friends
ia this locality.
Mrs. j. FL. Stagner, of McKin-
ney, Tex, arrived here Friday to
spend the summer.
Rev. Mr.. Halliburton, OF Mag
nolia, preached a good sermon at
Crooked Greek Sunday.
Misses Callie Farmer and Lille
Cherry, of Henry County, visited
here Sunday and Monday.
Excursion trains are numerous,
mo less shan FIVE having passed over
this line IN the last "a hours.
This community was we'll repre-
sentod at the meeting Of telephone
stockholders at Big Sandy Monday.
FAXoN, May %.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01
DIR. CHANDLER DEAD.

DR.. @. s. Chandler died at his
home near Way at 4 p. m. Thurs
day of last week. He was in town
the first Of the week and was in ex-
cellent spirits. He was taken i'll
Tuesday evening, and died of con-
gestion. His death was unexpected
and was a great shock to his family
and friends. He was q member Of
Postoak Camp, Woodmen of the
World, which order took charge Of
his remains after they had been
brought to this place for interment.
After funeral services at the Meth
dist Church, conducted by Rev. N,
r. Waters, the remains were es-
corted to Camden Cemetery by the
Woodmen Of the World and a large
procession OF friends where they
were laid to rest with appropriate
camp services and honors DIR.
Chandler only returned from Mis-
souri, last year, where he resided a
few years, and was building up q
good practice, He was about 37
years Of age. He married Mollie
Ayres, daughter of Capt. Robert
w. Ayres, deceased, and leaves q
wife and two children. We extend
our heartfelt sympathy to the be-
reaved ones.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01
CARD OF THANKS.

TO my many customers
I wish to tender you my most
sincere thanks for the liberal pat
ronage you have given me during
the eighteen years that I have been
engaged in the mercantile business.
Let me go wherever | may, l will
always have tender feeling for
my old customers.
Now ] step down and out, and J
bespeak for my successor the lib
eral patronage that you have al
ways given me.
Yours with many thanks,
JOHN w. BATEMAN.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01
FROM EVA.

Special correspondence
j. @. burden moved to this place
last week.
Miss Harris, OF Waverly, visited
here Saturday.
B. A. Totty is busily engaged in
putting the roads in good condi-
tion.
Miss Sallie Brandon and Law
renee burden were quietly married
at the home of Mrs. Annie Hartley
last Sunday evening, Justice James
Harrington officiating IS his usual
impressive manner. The attend
ants we're Miss Sallie johnson and
Guy Lashlee, Miss Bertha McElyea
and Eugene burden and Miss Kate
Fry and Boss Reeves. The bridal
party were given a grand supper
and reception by Mrs. Hartley, who
is an admirable hostess. Mr.. Dur
den is an industrious and energetic
young farmer, and the bride, who
is daughter of Rev. @. s. Bran
don, of Camden, is a most estimable
young lady. We wish them all Joy
and happiness.
EVA, May 29.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01
FROM LIBERTY.

Regular corresp0ndenoe.l
Mrs. g. ". Florence visited in
this community Sunday
0. @. Hubbe and wife. oil Cam
den. visited here Sunday.
Elbert Florence, of Camden, was
here to see homefolks Sunday.
A. n. Presson viii sing at Haw-
Iey'a next Saturday cit 5 p. m. end
at Chalk Hill ell day Sunday
Mrs. Mollie Chandler and chill
dren, of Way, are here with her
mother, Mre Ayres, The sudden
death OF D. Chandler last week
was q great shock So this oomman-
ity. The family have our sympathy
in their great bereavement
LIBERTY, May 20.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01

by q vote Of $40 to 200 and after
debate which exceeded in bitter
ness anything yet heard during the
session, the Methodist general con-
ference at Chicago practically de-
cide3 Saturday to make no change
in the attitude Of the church inre-
gard card playing, dancing, thea
tergoIug end other forms Of amuse-
ment, which, since 1872, have been
under tine ban Of the church.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01
FBoM SMITHS OoLLDeE.

Regular correspondence
S. A. Byrn and Master Herbert,
were at Paris Sunday.
Rev. G. w. Florence win preach
at Pleasant Hill Sunday
Mrs. M. e. Herrin returned to
her home at Hazel, KY, Sunday.
Farmers are about through plant
ing, and are preparing for large
hay crop.
Grandma Glen is very low, and
can hardly recover Mrs. Matilda
Bane is also very feeble.
SMITHS COLLEGE, May 22
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01
NROn1 FAxON.

Regular uorregDcndence,l
r. w Lindsey was at Paris last
Sunday
A. &. Has5ell was at Big Sandy
Yesterday.
James Gross is reported very i'll
this morning.
Mrs. Jeanette Buchanan, OF
Point Mason, was here Friday.
J. T. McGlohn, late of Texas, Il
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01

You feel better at onceafterusing
Herbine, you enjoy your food more,
and you get more nourishment and
invigorating force out of what you
eat. Hence, Herbine makes you
strong, vigorous, cheerful. Price,
80 cents. Sold by all druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01

James J, Coogan, a prominent
leader In Tammany Hall, has con-
tributed 100000 to the Democratic
national committee with the stipu-
lation that the gift be rescinded if
William J. Bryan is potnominated
at Kansas City. New York is for
Bryan. So is Maryland.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01
&c 60 90 gournaI and AL

The New York Journal and Adj
.vertiser has published an interview
with Richard Croker, Tammany's
chief obtained in London by VII
liam 4 Stead. Mr. Croker says
empAatically that he is for William
J. Bryan for President, and is con-
fident that Che great Nebraskan will
defeat two-faced man from Ohio.
He thinks Bryan is right in stick
ing % the silver ISSUE, but declares
that ln his opinion trusts and i'm
I. penai ilsm will be the principal Is
sues gf tae campaign MIR. Croker
says Admiaal Dewey is not in the
running lor tDe Presidency, though
he might do FOR a running mate.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01

Motherswhowould keep theirchil-
dreningood health should watch for
the first symptoms of worms and re-
movethen with Whites Cream Yer
mifuge. Price, 25 cents. Sold by
al druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01
nIARRIAeE LIoENsns.

Marriage licenses have been is
sued by County Clerk q. b. Greer
to Lawrence burden and Sallie
Brandon, Lucian Merritt and Amy
Bishop.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.

Friday.
The band will appear in uniform
shortly.
County court will meet here next
Monday.
Jack Melton, Of Way, was in the
city Monday.
z. w. Barnes, of Bristow, was in
the city Monday.
7. W. Farmer, of Claud, was in
the city Saturday.
J.GaClement, of Enloe, was in
the city Wednesday.
J. III. Spencer and family are Wis
ting at Huntingdon.
Terrell Travis was down from
Nashville last Friday.
0laud Hudson, Of Hollow Rock,
was in the city Friday.
Miss Bertha McElyea visited at
Eva the first Of the week.
Marshal E. g. Flowers went to
Big Sandy Friday on business.
Recorder j. b. Vickrey made a
flying trip to Nashville Friday.
Miss May Hughey returned to
her home at Memphis this week.
Miss Bette Darlington visited
relatives near Huntingdon Sunday.
Circuit Clerk L. r. Watson was
at HolladRy the latter part of last
week.
Z. III. Bateman returned Satur-
day from trip through Humphreys
County.
J. G. Robins leaves tomorrow
on an extended trip to Kentucky
and Missouri.
Mrs. M. T. Work, of Redden, vis-
tied her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Glenn
ent, this week.
Mrs. M. A., Lowry, Of Sulphur
Greek, was the guest of Mrs. d. J..
McRae Monday.
Mrs. j. w. Bateman and Master
Adrian are visiting relatives and
friends at Paris.
Mrs. Winnie Stockdale, of Enloe,
isthe guest of the family Of J. A.
Clement this week.
frequent rains has delayed the
farmers, but we hear little COM
plant on that score.
James Clement, of Henry, spent
last Friday here with his cousin,
Hon. j. A. Clement.
Mrs. Dora McMackin is spending
the week at Big Sandy, the guest of
Miss Mollie Rushing.
Sheriff e. e. Fry, U. A. Potts,
and Postmaster D. J. McRae were
at Big Sandy. Monday.
Miss Robbie Fryer, of Manley-
vile, is visiting the family of her
uncle, w. q, Mccullough.
Alex Bivens and wife came over
from Bakersyille Friday and will
make Camden their home.
George Stokes and wife and JEFF
Stokes, Of Holladay, spend Sunday
with the family Of Tom J. Dodd.
w. w. Whitfield and charming
wife, of Springville, visited rela.
atives and friends here this week
Capt. R. A. Luter, of Big Sandy
who represents the Mayfeld Med
icine Co, was in the city Tuesday
The Presbyterian Sunday schoo
has decided to take a days outing
but the time has not been agreed
upon.
The eclipse Of the sun was itsel
eolipsed here Monday by clouds
which was a tantalizing disappoint
ment.
The local agency for the schoo
books has been transferred from
the Phillips Grocery Go. to Z. }
Lowry.
Miss Kittie Williams, of Boz
spent a few days here with the fam
ily of J. Ell. Whitfield and Othe
relatives last week.
News was received here fror
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01

TosaYe mending, avoid breaking,
and TO avoid suffering, preventcolds
andcoughs by the timely use Of Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup. 1t is a
safe, sure and swift remedy for all
bronchial ailments. Price, 25 and
$50 cents. Sold by ell druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01

TIE CHRONICLE and St Louis
Semi-Weekly Republic, one year,
S1.1G.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-06-01

Fresh paints, oils, and varnishes
Of all kinds at the Fry Drug Go.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-17

haps my meaning can be made clear
by an illustration. When n photog-
rapher i'm his dark room takes an eX-
posed plate from his camera, il is APP
parently a blank; but in reality there
is upon this plate the infinitely de-
tailed history of an event, which, in
proper hands. can be brought before
the least competent of observers as
irrefutable evidence Here, the actinic
rays of the sunlight are the authors
of the evidence; but every natural
force. in one way or another, con-
spires with the detective TO run the
criminal 10 earth"
"Unless," suggested Murdoch, "the
ability happens to be on the side OF the
quarry; in which case, the conspiracy
of natures forces turns against the
nuntCI.
All retorted the reporter, 'the
game is not an equal one. The dice are
loaded. For while on the one hand
the detective, if he falls into an error,
has a lifetime in which TO correct il q,
any misstep on the part of he criminal
is fatal. And who is infallible?"
Not the detective. at any rate" an
severed Murdoch, with suavc irony. at
has always seemed TO me that the halo
which has been conferred upon him,
chiefly through the efforts of imagin-
ative writer's of sensational fiction. is
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-17
WHO FIRED THEN?
STORY OF \ STRAY SATCHEL.
THE POLICE PTZZLED.

"While on his beat, at quarter past five
o'clock this afternoon. Policeman John
Flynn. hearing the report OF a pistol from
the direction Of the knickerbocEer bank"
The Knickerbocker bank" inter
rupted the young broker. Mr.. Dunlap,
that interests you. Do your directors
indulge in pistol practice at the board
meetings.
"Whatis tnat about the Knickerbock-
er bank?" asked the man to whom this
speech was addressed. Having been en-
gagged with his neighbor in an earnest
discussion on financial questions, he
had not been listening TO the general
conversation.
Murdoch adjusted his eyeglasses and
quietly resumed:
policeman John Flynn, hearing tho re-
port OF pistol from the direction OF the
knlckerbocker bank, in Wall street start
ed at the ton Of his sneed toward tha' hUtid
ing. when he was within about 20 yards
of the bank another shot rang out, and at
the same instant a man darted down the
steps and ran toward Broadway"
Richard Dunlap, president of the
Knickerbocker bank, was listening at
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-17
SASASAsASASASASASaG
: The STURGIS WAGER s
\ A DETECTIVE STORY. =
BY EDGAR NOR ETTE &
E Convrirht 800 hv Frederick A Stokes GO. y


barely escaped being polite sheer.
Sturgis' keen eyes met his inter
locutor's as he replied gravely:
81 should hardly care TO make so
sweeping an affirmation. DR.. Muir
dock. l have merely stated that the
history of every crime is indelibly
written in tangible evidence. The
writing is on the wall. but of course
blind man cannot see it, nor can
an illiterate man understand il.
Every event, however trivial. owes its
occurrence 10 a natural cause, and
leaves its indelible impress upon ma
ture. The Indian on the trail reads
with an experienced eye the story of
his enemy's passage, as it has been
recorded in trodden turf and broken
twigs while the bloodhound follows,
with unerring judgment, still surer
though less tangible trail. The lat
ter's quarry has left behind, at every
step, an invisible, imponderable, and
vet unmistalIable part of itself Per-