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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Na.oieon III. and His Cigarettes.

Khe most obstinate Of cigarette
smokers was the Emperor Napoleon
m. 1t is an error to suppose that he
sres ambitious. a fatalist, he fol
kowed plan which he imagined had
been traced IN advance. At Sedan,
when the end came, he calmly lit a
cigarette. Hugo's epic anger against
him had a large element of irritation
at the mans supreme calmness. Hugo
was not a cigarette smoker. He never
understood, he could not understand,
kim. Zola, who was cigarette
sEoolser and who ceased IN order that
hs might become a great workman,
understood and described Napoleon
al. in LA Debacle" perfectly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Washington Southern Ry,
Schednle in efEect Nav q 1Q02.

Schedule in effect May Is, 1902.
Trains leave station corner Fayette and
Cameron streets for Washington and points
north at 738, S0l and 954 a. m, II 10, 2 "a,
700, 10, 9 10 and II % p. M, week days.
Sundays-73S, 954 and II so a. M, 700,
8 10, 9 Is and II % p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
south at 44S, 756 local, 10 So and II % a.
M, $50, so local, and 7 Is p. M, week
days.
Sundays-44s, 1866 and los a. M, 5 80,
80 1ocsl), and Is p. m.
Accommodation for Quantico Z So a. m. Sun
day only and IA p. m. week days. S25 p.
m. except Saturday.
w. p. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
w. ID. Duke, General Manager.
ED. MYERS. President
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Usual Result.

Mrs. Gabb-Dear mel There comes
ny husband There won't be whole
pasce Of furniture left in the house by
Eaidnight
Mrs. Gadd-Horrors Does he drink,
and is that a case Of whisky he is car
wing?
Mrs. Gabb-No, he doesn't drink
Ehat's a new box of tools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Meant the Same.

Dootor-I found the patient to be
suffering from abrasion of the cuticle,
knfnefactlon, ecchymosis and eXtraya-
satiOn in the integument and cellular
Tissue about the left orbit.
Judge-You mean lie had q black
eye?
I Doctor-Yes.-Judge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
To My Friends.

1t is with joy l tell you what KOdol did for
me. was troubled with my stomach for sew
eral months. Upon being advised to use
Kodol, did So and words cannot tell the
good it has done me. A neighbor had dys-
pepsia so that he had tried most everything.
told HIM TO use KOdol. Words of gratitude
have come to me from him because recon-
Health and strength, of mind and body, de-
pend on the stomach, and normal activity of
the digestive organs. Kodol, the great recon-
structive tonic, cures all stomach and bowel
troubles, indigestion, dyspepsia. Kodol d.
gests any good food you eat. Take dose
after meals. For sale by Z. 5. Leadbeater 4
Sons.
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DRUGGISTS.
DRUGGISTS.
-~~~-0-~-~-~-0-~>--~~-0~0~~
c. l.. LEADBEATBR, C. C. LEADBEATER,
z. s. LEADBEATRR, J. LBADBaATER.
E. S. Leadbeater 4 Sons,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS,
105 and 107 south Fairfax street.
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi'
cineS, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Goods and Specialties.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia for
J. c. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas q
Co. IS Tinted Gloss and Prepared Paints, &c.
Manufacturers of Standard Pharmaceutical
preparations.
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &C., direct from the manufacture
ers. We are therefore enabled to supply the
trade with all goods usually carried by we'll
appointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities. All goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt Of order.
Promptness is our speciality. We guarantee
the purity of all drugs furnished. Cores.
pondence invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
It's NnIue.

"What was the matter with Mrs.
SeaddsY' inquired the doctors wife.
"Oh. n cold" he replied.
livery badY'
Eyes; disgustingly so-just one Of
those simple little things that you
SAINT possibly get more than two visits
ont Of"
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RAILROADS
~---->-->------>~------~-- --.----,~--,--
SOUTHERN RAILWAY,

- Schedule corrected to July q, 1902
Trsias leave Southern Railway Station,
Alexandria:
8ls A. M.-Daily-Local for Hsrrisonburg
Wsrrentoa, Charlotte and way stations,
llO5 A. M.-Daily-(Leaves Washington.
Southern Station )-Washington, Richmond
and Florida Limited Wis Richmond and Dan.
Wills. frst-clsss coach 10 Jacksonville and
dravine.room and sleeper 10 ST. Augustine.
l1:35 A. M.-Dsily-U. ). Fast Mail. First
class coaches and drawing-room sleeper to
New Orleans. Dining car service.
ll:5T A. h.-Week Day@Local for War
renton and Charlottesville.
4:2s p. M.-Week Days-Local for Har-
risonburg and way stations on Manassas
branch.
4:5s p. M-Daily--Local for Warrentcn and
Charlottesville.
0:O7 P. M.-Daily-Nev York and Atlanta
Express-First class coach and sleeper to At
lanta. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Sunset Route Tourist sleeper Washington TO
San Frapcisco.
1910 r. M.-Daily-New York and Florida
Express. Pirst class coach and sleeper to Sa-
vannsh, Jacksonville and Port Tampa.
Sleeper to Augusta, with connections for
Aiken, Summerville, Charleston and Atlanta.
Dining car service.
lU.ll L. m.-Otily W hsniHStoh anu tnot-
tanooga Limited Via Lynchburgl. First
class coach and sleeping ear to Roanoke,
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep
err to New Orleans. Dining ear Sc vice.
Hos p. Notwithstanding and South
western Limited. All Pullman rain, club
and observation ears to Atlanta and Macon.
Sleepers TO Nashville, Atlanta, Macon, Mem
phis and New Orleans. Dining ear service.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria at 1851 A. NJ, loo and
4:55 p. n. week days; 9,0S AN. and G:33 p.
NJ Sundays only for Bluemont, and 6:33 p.
n. week days for Leesburg.
Through trains from the South arrive at Al:
eIandria 6:17, $780, 7:20 and 9:25 A. NJ. and
lao and 1858 p. NJ daily. From Harrison
burg 1875 A. NJ. week days and 900 7. NJ:
daily. From Charlottesville 800 A. NJ. and
9:20 r. n. daily.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pull
man reservation. etc, apply to w. q. LIE
HEW, ticket agent, Alexandria, Va.
c. II. ACKERT, General Manager.
s. II. HARDWICK, Gen. Passenger Agent.
l.. y. Brown, General Agent.
Washington, d. c.
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WAKEFIELD 4 HALL,
DRUGGISTS

CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX SITS.
Prescriptions a speciality,
English. French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag
nolia, Hedyosimia, Geranum and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment Of Patent
Medicines Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
SEA Moss Farine, Spices Of all kinds, and a
select stock of all articles sold by druggists
at prices so low as the same quality can be OBJ
tanned elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
The Curious Pair
His Whole Business.

Tar water as a remedy many years
ago in England became the universal
nostrum. Horace Walpole tells that
man went into a chemists shop and
asked, do you sell tar water" ''rar
water" replied the apothecary. "Why,
/ sell nothing elsew
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Pnf Definition.

In a Liverpool school lately num-
Der Of scholars were asked TO explain
she meaning of the term righteous in
kignation."
One little chap replied:
N."Bdng angry without cussing."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14
Italian Rings.

Rings of Italian workmanship are
remarkably beautiful. Venice partic-
ularly excelled in this art. In the Lon
desborough collection is a fine speci-
men. The four claws of the outer ring
in open work support the setting of a
sharply pointed pyrnmidal diamond,
such as was then coveted for writing
oil glass. The shank bears a fanciful
resemblance to serpent swallowing
a bird, of which only the claws con-
Meeting the face remain in sight.
1t was with similar ring Raleigh
wrote the words on Il window pane,
"Fain would l rise but that fear to
fall" to which Queen Elizabeth added,
"If thy heart fail thee, do not rise at
ALL" an implied encouragement which
led him on to fortune.
The Curious Pair.
Mrs. Rubba-i wonder why that wo-
man keeps watching me so?
Mr. Rubba-Perhaps she's trying to
find out why you are staring at her.
Philadelphia Press.
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Nothing Doing.

what is the matter with BillsT
1 Worrying over business affairs"
+ II didn't know he had any business"
THAT'S It. He hasn't. "-Indianapolis
News.
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A Personal Reelection.

81 see villain in your face" said
Judge to prisoner.
"May 1t please you honor" said the
latter, that is a personal reflection"
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AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
TELEPHONE EXCHANGES.


Wattles, wv
Wheatley, b, residence
We'll Bros
Western Union Telegraph Company
White, Wythe
Wheatley, b
Williamson, N i
wilkins, Captain Jno T
Wise, Mrs Peter
Woolls, WP
Zimmerman, j r, residence
Zimmerman, X, Office
Zimmerman, Chas
Anandsle Va, Jasper NJ Jackson
Fairfax Court House, Va, Walter Oliver
Centreville. Va b b Utterbach
Falls Church, Va
Legnto, Va, Sisson, RE
Manass~s Va, Shannon's drug store
Wellington, c c Leach
Haymarket, Va, Chss b Wilson
Waverly, Va, ii Janney
Maple Grove, Va, DIR Chas II Janney
For rates apply to Central Office
PAY STATIONS.
Central Office
Fleischmann Hotel
Market House
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Alexandria Insurance Co.,

CAPITAL PAID UP IN CASH $57, 900.
Fire, Marine and Plate Glass Insurance.
J. CLINTON SHOOT (ofC. c. Smoot q Sons
Coz, President.
LAURENCE STABLER, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
George s. French (Sec. Alex. Fert. * Chemi-
cal Coz.
Worth Hulfsh (of J. +. Carlin's Sons Co.,
hardware).
J. T. Burke (of Burke & Herbert. bsnkers)
B. Baer, jr., Clothing Merchant).
Sam'l. III. Lunt (Real Estate).
VIM II. Hellmuth (Hellmuth Bros.).
Zo-Offce No. 102 south Fairfax street.
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INSURANCE AGENCIES.
Independent Mutual Fire
Insurance Co.,
OF FAIRFAX COUNTY.

A safe home company that has always set
fled home losses equitably and promptly.
Lesses paid in S2 years $4,000. For insur'
ance apply to: -
Jas. VI. Roberts, President, Alexandria; W.
II. May, Alexandria; w. p. Graves. AleIan'
dria; ]. n. Gibbs, Mt. Vernon; A. Lewis
Lukens, Accotink; NJ. ID. Hall, Burkes Sta
ton; H. p. Dodge, Manassas; H.. j. Nichols,
Philomont; +. L. Garrett, Herndon; Geo. /.
Kenyon, Vienna; Geo. B. Ives, Falls Church;
j. NJ Thorne, Falls Church; Oscar Baker,
Washington.
Director-G. G. Tyler, Haymarket.
COURTLAND LUKENS, Secretary,
Office, 1874 S. Royal St., Alexandria, Va.
nnf- 1Nr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14

LEMON CLING CANNED PEACHES for
sale by
q NH RTTRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-14

BLUE and AMMONIA.-Quart Bottles
Blue l0c Pint Bottles Ammonia &C. just
received. j. c. MILBURN.
FRESH GROUND GRAHAM FLOUR for
@le by J. c. MILBURN.
BLENDED TEAS for sale at Zoe. SOC and Coo
per pound at J. G. MILBURN.
TO close them out-Large CANS PEACHES
Toe and 12e can. J. c. MIIBTTRN
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TELEpHONE EXCHANGES.
GOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
~ TELEGRAPH COMPANY.

WYTHE WHITE. Manager.
Adams Express Co.
Ahern, JnO. & Co.
Agnew, Park
Aitcheson & Bro
Aitcheson, j * III
Ajtcheson, Dew
Alexandria Driving Park
Alexandria Bottling Co
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Co
Alexandria Steam Laundry
Alexandria Steam Bakery
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria Tim3
Alexandria Infirmsry
Alexandra ms. Co. IL. Stabler, Agt.)
Allen, +. l..
Alexandria Brick Co
Armour & Co
Anderson, L NJ
Appich, Geo. A
Armstrong & Marbury
Bryan, Albert
Brill, j
Bladder, Henry
Baker, III J
Baltimore & Ohio Freight
Ballenger & Bro
Barley, Louis G, atty-at-law 127 S Royal
Barley, Louis c, residence III N Columbus
Bell Sons, Robert
Bernheimer, s
Bendheim, ID < Sons
Brrell, Fred
Bitter, ii DIR.
Bohraus, Mrs. C
BoOthe Gardner l., Office
Boothe Gardner l., residence
Brent. 5 q office
Brooks, VIM Fowle, residence
Brookes, VIM + & Co.
Brockett, A ID, residence
Brockett, A ID & Co
Bryant, Herbert, Office
Bryant Herbert, residence
Bloch, ii
Burke & Herbert
Burroughs, T +
Business Mems League
Carlin, J Frank, residence
Cockey, Jno
Carlin, G c Office
Carlin, c c, residence
Cation, James X
Carter Bros
Carin Sons, Jas. &
Carlin, Mrs NJ J
Central Office Telephone Exchange.
Citizens National Bank
City Treasurer
Corporation Court
Creighton, w + & Co
Creighton, w + & Son
Crupper, Joseph l.
Curtin K Butts
Cutler, Rev ii J
Church, i A
Cogan, John A, plumber
Dabney, Jas
Daingerfield, Ell
beavers, a j
Domaine, w III
Dienelt, A
Delaney, DIR
Dreifus, K Co
Exchange and Ballard Hotel
Eichberg, Isaac
Evening Star Bureau
Eichberg, Isaac, residence
Emmert, w & Co
Entwisle, Chas +
Episcopal High School
FannOn, L j
Field & Co, II X
Fisher Brothers
First National Bank
Fleischmann Hotel
French, Geo b
Fisher Thos A
Fogg, Julian
Gibson, Richard
Gibson, Emily NJ Miss, residence 700 Duke
Griffin, Mrs Ella v
Gibson, DIR Vim
German, DIR T. A
Green, DR. Louis s
Hammond, j w & Sons
Harlow, NJ b & Co
Hayenner Baking Co
Harlow Bros
Harper, FS
Hellmuth Brothers
Hammond, Ii
Hill, j NJ
Hill, NJ & Co
Hill, Frank NJ
Hill, Fora
Hoofi, Chas b
Howard, Clifton T.
Janney, DIR e ii
Janney, Miss + NJ
Jones, DIR I NJ
johnson, w A & Co
johnson, DIR Albert
James, J X
Kirk, III
King, Charles & Son
King, Charles, residence
Kemper, f ii
Knight, RE
Knox, RI
Kramer, Mrs Frederick
Kretol Chemical Co, Prince & Fairfax
Lambert, Urban $, mdse broker 100 Union |
Lambert, U 5, residence
Lansburg, Mrs Alice
Lawler, h + Il Co
LeadDeater, II , * sons
Lawler, Martin
Lennon, g
Lennon, G NJ
Lindsey, n & Co
Loose, j l.
Lannon, ThOs
Mutual Ice Co
Managers Office
Marine Railway Shipb' ld'g & Coal
Market House
Mcclure, DIR Hugh
Miller, DIR Julian T
Miller, T. J & Co
Miller, Ashby
Mer. Bldg. 4 L ASSN L Hooff, Agt)
Moore, WIS
mount Vernon"
May & Son, w II
Myers, X l. & Co
Newton, w T.
Nourse, ID, Briddook Heights
Norton J NJ
Nugent, OF
O'Brien, DIR NJ w
Odell Aaron
Old Dominion Glass Co
OSulliyan K Co
Patterson 4 Brother
Peyton, Jas
Peck, w III
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-28

ceptT Why aid Mora first advance one
theory and then adopt another? In his
excitement. in the first place, had he
forgotten that the watchman must be
believed wholly or not az all7 And was
the second theory invented 10 meet the
occaslon7
Since Preacher Jim apparently had ac-
cess 10 this house. had he shown Mora
the mistake that he had made? AS a
professional crook was he coaching this
young man through the difficulties OF his
hrst crime? Or, II they were intimate, as
they must be according 10 that view were
they accomplices9 Had Mora committed
the deed himself, or had he secured the
services OF Preacher Jim for the bloody
deed? or, since Preacher Jim had sug-
gested a sufficient motive for the murder
by a professional crook, had he condue-
ted the enterprise himself in order 10
obtain the will and subsequently black
mail Mora7 Had he stolen the clothes
In which he might enter the
Mora mansion. deeeiving the watch.
man az 10 his identity. and had he then
artfully returned them7
Mr.. Mitchell had Just formulated this
question mentally when Preacher Jim
himself emerged from the house ana an
preached. This action showed that no
was not afraid TO have u known that he
had been In the house. Mr. Mitchell ad.
mired bis boidness and was curious 10
hear what he would say.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-28
CHAPTER TX

wr Barnes words sstonished Mr.. Nit
chel and aroused train OF thought
which made him more than ever inter
ested IN the complicated problem which
they were endeavoring to solve He could
not Immediately arrive at any definite
conclusions. but these were the points
TO which he attached the greatest i'm
portance.
First. young Mora suggested to the
police that the murderer had worn his
plaid suit over his own blood stained
garments when leaving the house: second.
Preacher Jim had contended that this
could not be. because if the watchman
was 10 be believed when claiming that ne
had seen the wearer of the suit come Cut
OF the house he should be credited with
being equally correct in his statement
that he had seen II on the man going In.
third, Mora advanced exactly the same
argument end then claimed that the sui,
had been appropriated By the murderer.
who had stolen II from the Essex street
house: fourth. n Mr.. Barnes was correct.
here was Preacher Jim peepins from a
window OF this very house
What logical deduction should he ac-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-28

We'll then in connection with certain
matters / came down into shis ne.ghoor-
hood 10 watch Sam personally for a few
hours. Therefore YOU may be sure I did
not call on him, as YOU suggest Reach
ing here, Y saw you playing the spy and
| decided that IL would be quite as PROFIT
able perhaps 10 watch you I might learn
Just what you are up to. You see. / felt
repaid for nv trouble when | saw Sam
join YOU for then knew
Here he paused for a moment. because,
observing Mr.. Mitchell closely while
speaking, a this point he saw that gem
tleman dart a swift glance in his direc-
tion, which he rightly interpreted 10
mean that he did not wish Mr.. Barnes to
know more OF his interview with Slip
perry Sam. Preacher Jim therefore con-
cluded his sentence in different words
from those which he had at first conteni-
plated using He went on:
what | could XIII two birds with one
stone and keep an eve on both OF you
7 saw that Sam did not intend TO return
20 the house, and while he was talking
!, with you ! concluded that could not do
| better than to run up 10 the room which
| he had just left / might make some dis-
| coveries there, and the window offered a
good place from which to observe you
$50 you were playing the spy, then"
said Mr.. Barnes. with sneer. Mr..
| Mitchell told me that you had boas,ed
| that II you were a detective YOU would
NOT adopt such methods"
quite true" replied Preacher Jim
promptly, IF were detective. A large
if Mr.. Barnes. eh7 But as / am only a
common criminal. why. the rule does no;
apply. does it,"
you were playing detective II we be-
lieve your own story. Therefore you
should have used your brains. II yvu
have any. That was your brag"
"As 10 my brains. you should not ex-
pect me "a be as clever as yourself As
to my spying. that II another afrair rVn
detectives have an axiom. Set a. thief So
catch thief We crooks have another.
spy on a SPY and he won't spy yca.'
We must live up 10 axioms. or the litera-
ture OF the language would lose its ius-
ter"
Spy on me as much as you Ike" said
MFR Barnes testify. Much good may ~
do you
This is idle talk" interrupted Mr.
Mitchell. and mere waste OF time
Preacher jim you prophesied that tns
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-28

teaching this detective his trade. But this
time I will show him that can use
brains. Listen, Let us imagine the cir
cumstances. Mora told the police that the
murderer wore the plaid suit over his
own clothing, the presumption OF course
being that there was blood upon him
When released from the lookup, he hur-
ries down here and looks over the clothes
He finds upon them something that cor
roborates his theory. Then he grows
alarmed He does not object TO having
the police think he has told the truth.
but he fears TO have them know that he
did. They might wonder how he chanced
TO make so good guess"
And for that reason you think he A.
nally decided 10 destroy the things? You
may be right. but we could test II IL Mr..
Barnes would permit US to see the
clothes. VIII you9''
Mr. Barnes had serious objections 70
this, but did not like TO refuse n request
which he saw that Mr.. Mitchell made with
great earnestness. Therefore. with much
reluctance. he led the way TO his office
In lower Broadway and produced the bun
die Of clothing. The garments had been
opened and dried and were now in a
wrinkled and slightly shrunken condition.
Now. then" said Mr.. Mitchell. address
ing Preacher Jim. you think there might
have been something about these which
would corroborate Mora's first theory.
You must have had some definite thought
In your mind. and half suspect that
could guess what you mean. but would
be glad TO have you tell me"
1T Is very simple. These garments must
have blood stains upon them. or Mora
would not have thrown them into the
river. The stains must have reached the
clothes either during the commission OF
the murder or afterward. In the nrst In.
stance. the blood would primarily show
upon the outside. In the second. II would
be upon the inside, from contact with the
other clothes"
Very good as far as IL goes. But as
fresh blood would readily soak through
the cloth ~ would appear on either side.
would II not7"
You overlook the lining IN the vest
and upper part Of the trousers. n the
blood was spattered on the outside during
the killing. there would be bus little "
any stain upon the Innings. IL. on the con-
trary. these clothes were slipped oves the
blood stained garments OF the murderer.
there would be much blood upon the lin
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-28

Well. gentlemen" said Preacher Jim,
nodding 10 Mr. Barnes, who acknowl-
edged the salutation, and extending his
hand to Mr. Mitchell, who took IT, 1T
has been an entertaining drama, has IL
not? Though, pardon me. Mr. Barnes,
l am forgetting. You missed part
OF it. eh?"
Missed a part of what?" asked the
detective codly II do not understand
you"
"Oh. you are not so stupid as you
would have me believe. Mr.. Detective
II YOU were. certain friends OF mine
would be at liberty instead of serving
the government. I allude 10 the hasty
departure which you arrived too late TO
witness"
How do you know that?" asked Mr..
Mitchell sharply
II have eyes In my head and brains in
my skull / have been looking on from
the gallery. as IL were. while you. Mr..
Mitchell, occupied a private box and Mr.
Barnes, here. standing room only and a,
the very end Of the play too"
What do you mean by the gallery"
asked Mr.. Mitche! persstently
-Four flights up; top focr. front win
dow, place empty; last tenant moved out
on account OF rats and a leaky roof next
tenant not yet In prospect, so my friend
your acquaintance and who s not very
particular about where he sleeps or how,
so Ions as no rent is collected. has pre-
emrtsd the place and taken up his tenn
porary lodging therein during the last
few DAYS"
How many days 10 be exact7"
"Ah, | seel You wish TO work up our
friends history. Well. 20 be exact, eight
days. At least that is according 10 his
statement, and l rely on It because-w we'll
because ! do not think that Sam has the
courage 20 lie TO Preacher Jim"
And yau were calling on him. I sup
pose" suggested Mr.. Mitchell
oh. no. not at ALI I have never before
been In the house though, OF course I
have known where Sam was residing ever
since he moved In. That is according 10
our system, which think / explained 10
YOU. But since you seem 10 be curious 10
know how and why was In the place I
have no reason 20 conceal the facts from
you"
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know" said Mr.. Mitchell.