Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03
CHAPTER VI.

There was some information in them
which was new 10 me. I still retain in
nv scrap book numerous clippings and
extracts bearing upon the case.
Here is q condensation OF . few o.
them:
The Daily Telegraph remarked that
II the history OF crime there had SCI
dom been a tragedy which presented
stranger features.
The German name OF the victim.
the absence OF all motive and the sin
lister inscription on the wall all point
ed 70 its preparation by political
refugees and revoluJiOnisIs.
The Socialists had many branches
IN America. and the deceased had, nc
doubt infringed their ulwrirten laws
and been tracked down by them.
After alluding airily 10 the Vehm-
geriCht aqua tOfanO, CarbOnari. the
Narchioress de Brinyilliers. the Oar
winian theory, the principles OF Nal
thus and the Ratcl!r Highway mur
ders. the article concluded by admon-
ishins the government and advocating
a closer watch over foreigners in Eng
lind.
The STANDARD commented upon the
fact that lGvless ouCrases OF the sort
usually occurred under a Liberal ad
ninisrration.
They arose from the unsettling ot
the minds OF the masses and the con
seQuant weakening Of all authority.
The deceased was an American gen
tlemzr who had been residing for
sone weeks in the metropolis. He hda
st2v75 ar the clearinghouse of Nine.
ChS-- ---.ar. in TOrGuaT Terrace.
GamCe-v-sL
ne as accompanied in his travels
~ his private secretary, Mr.. Joseph
Stange-son. The two bid adieu 10 their
landlaGy upon Tuesday, the 4Jh inst.
and departed to EustOn station with
the avowed intention Of catching the
Liverpool express. They were after
ward seen together on the platform.
Nothing more is known Of them un-
Ill Mr. Drebber's body was. as r.
corded. discovered in an empty house
IN the BrixIon road. many miles from
Euston.
How he came there. or how he met
bis fate. are questions which are still
involved in mystery.
Nothing is known Of the where
abouIs OF Stangerson. We are glad
10 learn that Mr.. Lestrade and NJ
Gregson. OF Scotland Yard. are both
engaged upon the case. and it is con
fidently anticipated that these well
known officers will speedily throw
light upon the matter.
The Daily News observed that there
was no doubt as 10 the crime being :
political one The despotism and hat
red Of Liberalism which animated
the Continental governments had had
the effect OF driving 10 our shores q
number OF men who might have made
excellent citizens were they not soured
by the recollection Of ali they had un-
dergone.
Among these men there was ?
stringent code OF honor any infringe
ment Of which was punished by death.
Every effort should be made to
find the secretary. Stangerson. and tc
ascertain some particulars Of the hab-
its OF the deceased.
4 great step had been gained by the
discovery OF the address OF the house
at which he had boarded, e result
which was entirely due to the acute
ness and energy OF Mr.. GTegson, Of
Scotland Yard.
Sherlock Holmes and I read these
notices over together at breakfast
and they appeared to afford him con
siderable amusement
y told you that. whatever happened.
Lestrade and Gregson would be sure
70 score"
That depends or how il turns out"
ooh. bless you. it doesn matter in
the least II the man is caught, It win
be on account Of their eIeTtions; II he
escapes. II will be in spite of -.eir ex-
eruons. It's heads I win. tails you
lose. Whatever they do. they will have
followers. A fool always finds a big
ger fool TO admire him"
What on earth is this?'' I cried. for
a. this moment there came the patter-
ing Of many steps in the hall and "a
LIE stairs. accompanied by audible eE-
pIesions OF disgust on the part OF our
landlady.
Its the Baker-street division Of the
detective police force" said my com
panion. gravely; and as he spoke
there rushed into the room half a doz-
er OF the diTtiest and most raggei
street arabs that ever I clapped eyes
OF.
"'Tention," cried Holmes. in
sharp tone and the six dirty scoun-
drels stood in a line like so many dis
EEDuAGD4E SLE-u-L4-S. II future ECt
shall send up Virgins alone 10 report.
and the rest o. you must wait in ths
street. Have you found it, Virgins -
No. sir, we hain't," said one Of the
youths.
81 hardly expected that you would.
You must keep on until you do Here
ere your wages" He handed each Of
them a shilling. Now. of you go. and
come back with a better report next
time"
He waved his hand. and they scam
pered away downstairs like so many
rats, and we heard their shrill voices
next moment in the street.
There's more work 20 be got out Of
one Of those little beggars than out OF
e dozen Of the force" Holmes re-
marked. The mere sight of an official
looking person seals mems lips. These
youngsters. however. go everywhere
and hear everything. They are as
sharp as needles, too; all they want
tC organization.
is il on this Brixton case that you
are employing them?" / asked.
Yes; there is point which l wish
to ascertain. II is merely q matter of
time. Halloo, we are going to hear