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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
A Million Voices

Gould hardly express thu thanks OF
Homer Hall, of West Point, Ia. Listen
why; A severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing most obstinate cough
Several physicians said he had consump-
ton, bat could not help him, When all
thought he was doomed he began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton and writes: cit completely cured
me and saved my life. now weigh 227
lbs" It's positively guaranteed for
Coughs, Colds and Lung troubles. Price
SOC. and S1.00. Trial bottles free at
E. J, Eldridge's drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
MARRIAGE ON SUNDAY EVENING
Miss Minnie johnson and Mr.. Hearn
are United.

are United.
A very Eappy and romantic ma -
rage occurred here on Sunday eve
ming at the residence of Judge Thomas
M. Allen when Mr.. Rufus D. Hearn
and Miss Minnie A. Johnson thus
plighted their troth st Hymen's altar.
The engagement of this populer young
couple had previously been announced
and the marriage was pleasantly an
ticlpated among the many friends Of
both. The bride is the beautiful
daughter of Capt. and Mrs. J. S. john
son, residing near AndersonYille.
Mr.. Hearn was especially desirious
that Judge Allen should oficiate at
his marriage and accordingly drove to
his home with Miss johnson Sunday
evening where Ethe rites were solemr-
lied in the presence OF q number OF
relatives and friends. Mr.. Hearn is
connected with the Whitley Grocery
Co. and we'll known here, as is his
pretty bride. They are now cat
home" to their friends at the Allen
House.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Chiliren's Home in New
York, Cure Feyerishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teething Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over 80, 900 testimonials They
never fail. Ali druggists, 25c. Sample
FREE. Address Allen s. Olmstead,
lie Roy, N. \,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
Remedy for Nervous Exhaustion.

Are you weakened and exhausted by
overwork, worry or disease. The Mys
tic Life Remover will quickly renew
your strength and vitality, 1t is the
Greatest Nerve Builder known. 1t is
a marvellous vitallzer and strengthened
It quickly and certainly cures Loss Of
Appetite, Indigestion, Nervous Weak
ness, PaIpitatlon Of the Heart and fail
ing health, 1t is indeed wonderful
Life Remover and Life Strengthener.
Sold by e. J. Eldridge, druggist, Am
circus. o
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
The Pride of Heroes.

NJ any soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for Scratches, Bruises. Cuts,
wounds, Corns. Sore Feet and st Il
Joints, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the
best in the world. Same for Burns.
Scalds, BoiIs. Ulcers, Skin Eruptions
and Piles. 1t cures or no pay. Oniy
25c. at E. j. Eldridge's drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
Lief In SIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. "
1t is great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptnessin relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female, Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. II you want
quick relief and cure this is the rene.
dy, Sold by e. J..Eldridge, druggist,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
IS KILLING a HUNDRED no SIS
Farmer Logan Has Plenty Meat as
Usual

Mr.. M. J. Logan, one of Sumter's
most progressive and successful far
mers, is going to be long on meat this
fall. Mr. Logan always has an abun-
dance of meat for his own use and to
sell, and when the weather turns cold
agasn will fill up his smokehouse for
next year. Last week he killed six
teen fat porkers, and has eighty more
whoppersi in his pen at home, total of
ninety-six for this winters killing.
If all our farmers could raise theiriov n
meat, as does Mr.. Logan, the cotto n
bulls and bears would have fewer ter
rors for them in the way OF manipulat-
ing the price of the staple.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
If goa fe al i'll ard need a pill
Why not purch Sc the bsst9
DeWitt's Early Risers
A - 1iAAln crrrrnrinara

are uLtte sufprlsoTss
Take one-they do the rest.
W. FL, Howell, Houston, Tex. writes
I have used Little Early Riser Pills
in my family for constipation, sick
headache, et'. To their use am in
debted for the health of my family. w.
A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

The 0nlyHGuaranteed Kidney Cure
is Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. Your
druggist Will refund your money If
after taking one bottle you are not
satisfied with results, 50.cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

The camel can go two weeks without
taking drink, but it would make some
men hump themselves to abstain for
two Gays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
AMERlcUs LOSES TO coRDELE,
In Marriage Which Occurred Here
Sunday.

At3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, as
the residence of the brides mother,
Mrs. Cornell TiIlman, 219 Furlow
street, Miss Cornelia Ora Tillmsn
was united in marriage to Mr.. j, l..
TiIlman, OF CordeIe. The marriage
rites were solemnized by Rev. r, L.
Bivirs, of Furlow Lawn Baptist Church
in the presence of an assemblage Of
friends and relatives of the young
couple. Mr.. and Mrs, Tillman left on
the 5 p. m, Seaboard train for their
home in Cordele, carrying.wlth them
the good wishes of numerous friends
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

Ask today for ALIENS Foos-Ease,
powder. It cures ChilbIains, Swollen,
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet.
Atall druggists.and shoe stores, 25c. j
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

All is fair in love and war-or, in
other words, during courtship and
after marriage
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
House Fer Rent.

On College street, near Jackson, 1915
month. Apply to F. P. Harold.
11.25 II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

No man can get at woman's mean.
ing unless he oan read the language Of
the eyes,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

When a woman says unpleasant
things to man she always ends by
confeesing that what she told him was
for his own coed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
Many plausible tongue is operated
by deceptive brain.

Worth 39 800. e y ,ood e Sass s1l i
water during sleep ANTI DIufetic'
stops il Immediately. 81. Sold by =.
j. Eldridge. druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

a fool says many wise things, but hal
ID not aware OF the fact
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

Many a rich mans reputation for
wisdom vanishes with the loss Of his
wealth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02
COMES IN cLooMILY

Bad Weather and Predictions of a
Blizzard.
December is the holiday month, but
certain it is no holiday smile marked
it's advent yesterday. Instead, the
day was cold, damp and altogether
dreary, following the downpour of
Sunday morning. Colder weather is
predicted and winter blizzard may
even be heading this way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-02

Yard vide best Sheeting,
weighs 3 yards to the ID, at &c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03

Four Men Killed by Landslide While
Replacing Dcrai1cd Car.

Washington. December Gothic OIL.
cial version Of the wreck on the Chcsa-
peake and Chio railroad yesterday was
.telegraphed today to the office If the
company in this city by President Ste
vens at Richmond. Va. The dispatch
from Mr.. Stevens says:
NO 9. composed Of an engine. one
baggage car and one coach. struck 3
slide two miles west OF Reusen on the
James river branch of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad about ! O'Clock last
afternoon. derailing the engine, but do
ing no further damage. Conductor
Whitaker, engineer Fisher. baggage
man Thompson and express messenger
Shannon. with others pushed the coach
back out OF the way Of possible danger
and were engaged in pushing the bag
gage car back when another slide came.
striking the baggage car and throwing
1t into the river with the four men first
mentioned, all of whom were killed. No
other persons injured except slightly
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03

No Compromise In the knight-Nan
Chester Breach of Promise salt.

London. December 30.-Mcssrs. Boxau
& Boxali. counsel for the duke Of Man d.
chester. declare that there IL absolutely
no truth in the report published In the
United states yesterday. that the duke
with the assistance OF hls father-In-iaw.
Eugene Zimmerman. Of Cincinnati. had
offered Miss Portia knight. the actress.
so. 900 in full settlement Of her claim
for damages resulting from alleged
breach Of promise Of marriage. The
lawyers say no negotiations for a SET
Element have occurred. are occurring or
viii occur or the subject. The trial.
they add. wiiI take It's course In the or
binary way.
Mrs. Knight said To a representative
Of the Associated Press this evening.
There Is absolutely no talk 81 a com
promise Of my suit against the duke Of
Manchester. The case has gone too far
for that ] am promised that the hear
ing viii come OF early in January and
40 far as I am concerned. Il all BE- n
fight TO a finish"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03

preston is that Wilcox will waive ex-
animation. allowing his ase to go d.
rectly to the grand jury. which viii
meet mex March
Solicitor Ward will protest against
Wilcox being admitted to nail in any
sum. as he is now charged with murder
II the first degree. Under the law OF
this state no judge except one Of the
supreme court can grant him bail. Mr..
warf does not believe that any s1prems
court judge will interfere in the case.
Town officials express themselves az
fearful that IL Wilcox is taken from the
Jail TO be given a preliminary hearing
the people will again becom enraEed
and might lynch him
H.. T. G~reenleaf. a member OF 80
liens committee Of five. said: Wilcox
Will be held in jail until his trial on he
third Monday in March. when the eg-
ular term Of the superior court for this
county c~Onvenes. but his counsel will
surely have the case removed from
Elizabeth City on account OF public
~OTinlon being so strong against him.
His counsel can also ask for n writ OF
habeas corpus before a judge Of the su-
Derior court. Wilcox will probably
waive examination before the justice.
as he has intimated."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03
SHOT WITHOUT WARNING


Newport News. Va. December &c.
Aylett Ashby. a prominent attorney Of
this city shot and perhaps fatally
wounded city engineer + i. Marye. ard
also dangerously wounded police OFF,
ce- Woodward. Who had .iarye under ar
rest at the time
Mr. Aarye Is a rejected sutton Of Miss
May Garnett. q popular society lady %
this city. who s. a rtster-In-ias 81 Mr..
Ashby. Il seems that Mr.. Aarye made
himself objy nonable al The young
ladY's home : > summer and vas or
dered from IN. ous@-
Today Aarye9 10 had been drinking.
called Al the res nee % the Garnetts
and. on being refuyed admission. thTe%
several bricks through the windows
Officer Woodward arrested him On the
way 20 the station house they were met
by Mr.. Ashby. who had been telephonsd
By his wife without 3 word Ashby
drew = pistol and fired four shots Tn
rapid succession. Mr.. MzEye was
struck in the abdomen Officer Wood
ward was struck over the left breast
The physicians have little hopes OF Mr.
AaTye's recovery.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03

wasA4rEto-- p--rrAr --
c-t-- Co.
''RH-
- " 's"fA@ea ara Tie prVs~E2r In
Inc same lNA--:v % zaAzy Ausx4Erza
British French a-A c.h~- ro-~ss.
sh.1. y. s--.s-
rt..-
" A|-S.fe max" against
Venezuela Tia. Fa- TIE German gov
r-urr he's -, -.as~ ~..- 49,,
A..r
" '"s GA
'~' communication - iAH l1.tei
states bv.nE so-Ca~1 20 a. saqu.-y ~
10 the attitude or .hs. za-~rn.-t -
-. ,,r-.,s.-
OF '"F purpose ~ Inc part - Germany
not 10 acquire 4uy fczstho.a
In Venezuela
~.
ID '-' H''ta@A AZ
thotti.rs. Who srrr have proceeded
Win NAc execution ~ th~iT plans 10
'"-!'4hE Ne@'@H'lR
II ia said to b. probable fa,t IN. frs;
nov b. GERMANY E.lI - tae rsgaL.rh-
mcnt OF a ekadc % Eaurz.siaa
ports 50 as 70 prevent tre introduction
OF food products lntu Venezuela and
thus staTve the bss.cEeI into s4hsDIs-
sion The are expected 10 o.
cupy one or more OF the main ports g
Venezuela. probably - GIlgA aud
AiAraCAlbo. In tA4a connection Eauat
positive assurances have been given 20
the United States government thAs The
occupation i To lee temporary.
ON the par; OF Venezuela /; f. ssmi-
officially understood r.aIpTrsiIrut ca.-
lro has made known THAI he j. usrpar
a.! FOR any cycufutIly There ia com
rI.t. silence howe,er As In IN. de-
frnS!ye measures venezuela - adopt
Ing. but there - 80 Indication that she
= laying mines or preparing an any way
10 resist an occupation or Ia 6uirA or
MdraCA!"o. which at" *A'h o!'n puFt
that they are practically Ge:eHE"4rss
against such powerful armament as the
Germans can bring 70 hear. AHr Fet-
an'e OF Venezuela appears 10 Oc OF ihe
practical difficulties Germany VII en-
counter
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03
THE CHARLESTON RACES
All Participants Out1awed by Ia
New York Jocky Club.

New York. December 27.-The state
ment that the Jockey Clubs stewards
have decided to outlaw" all the own
ers. trainers and jockeys who continue
to participate in the running races al
Charleston industrial fair was officially
affirmed at the office OF the Jockey club
today. 1t has been said that the cecls-
ion of the governing turf body in the
matter was not reached until after the
horsemen had applied for an opinion "a
TO their standing il they should race al
Charleston. One of the officials OF the
jockey club today said that n horse
men were armed before they ever
went to Charleston. and were informed
what the consequences would be II they
raced there.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, live and kidney
troubles as we'll as women, and all feel
the results in loss Of appetite, poisons
in the blood. backache, nervousness,
headache and tired. l~iStleSs. rundown
feeling. But there's 10 need to feel like
that. Listen to ]. w. Gardner. Idaville,
Ind. He says: Electric Bitters are
just the thing for a man when he is
all run down. and don't care whether
he lives or dies. IL did more TO give
me new strength end good appetite
than anything l could take. l can now
eat anything and '2aVe 4 new lease on
life" Only so cents. at p. r. Bellamy 5
Drug store. Every bottle guaranteed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03
THE TORPEDO BOAT BIDDLE
Her Final Acceptance Trial of Hill
ton Head. =. G.

Beaufort, S. c., December 2S.-The fl
nal acceptance trial of the torpedo
boat Biddle occurred off Hilton head to-
day. The officers will go to Washing
ton tomorrow and make an official re-
port. 1t is impossible to obtain here
information as to the result. The
weather conditions were entirely ia
vorable to the trial.
The monitor Puritan was reported of
the bar this morning bound here for
winter gunnery practice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03
CARNEGIE MODFIES HIS GIFT
To the Government for Higher Edu-
cation So it Can be Accepted.

Washington, December 2S.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has received information
from Andrew Carnegie that is expected
to enable him to submit to congress his
gift of $40, 600. 900 to the United States
for higher education. This offer will
not be in bonds of the United States
Steel Corporation. as formerly proposed.
but will be in a form expected to hr
generally satisfactory. The gift is like
ly to be in cash or in securities drawing
annual interest.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03
GERMANY AND VENEZUELA
SERIOUS siy.l USu1SSTRGTI0SS N
THE C.Rless.s Ssl
WARSHiPS OF SEVERAL NATIONS

ass~@hird ia rrarimIsr 90 tie S~a%
zusiaa 1a@sf-D~taII. 81 Grr-aay.
rroPo.~a wa<~ Net MRa~ ahiIr.
s..araA~e> ia oar ~..wernmeHt OF
:" eat OF Feraaaeat o~~--
Pan-r-Th~ latter. Reply rsfIr~i,
~at7sfa-tsEs-NrH~sa~ta t.al~atr.
inteHston Of Nakiax Rs.t.s.u<~
HspcfaI >tEa. Of a >e.tI.ns.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03

The Ohio legislature meets next Non
day. There Is a bitter fight c. IA the
republican racks between the Hanna
and the Foraker factions for control
OF the two houses. looking TO the cleo
tIcn Of Senator Hanna.s successor two
years hence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03
VIOLENT RAIN STORMS
CAUSED GREAT DAMAGE IN LARGE SEC
lions Or The COUNTRY.
NUMBER OF DEATHS REPORTED

streams I'm Georgia Alabama Ten
ne.--e. North Carolina and Viz
Einia Flooded by Excessive Fell of
Rain-Railvay Tre-tIe.
and Track Washed away-sched-
uIes on Some Roads Abandoned
Water Above the Dans-r Marx in
Several Cities-storm Extend. Into
Pennsylvania.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03
THE CROPSEY MURDER
STATEMENTS OF DAMAGING EVIDENCE
AGAINST WILCOX.
THE THEORY OF A DETECTIVE

His Investigation of the Case Con-
vfnces Him of WiIcox's Guilt and
That He had One or More Accom-
plices-The Citizens Committee
Still Talk of Startling in
Their Possessfon-Rumor of Wilcox
Being Secretly Taken to Raleigh
For Protection
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03

Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey are
matched for a fight In San Francisco
early in the spring.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-03

Vo--an's Creates dream {! beauty 40
glory IS when u4tuTc has chosen be- 90
beco--- = rlotker Every sac.lIy - kcrE.E
alert and her nature the fest as SIC TO-
sees the 10Y, the ambition, TIE success "a
the lifelong sa,is5act n coming. CONT
nearer, day by Gay n The Gear H1- nn1r1
being so soon - see light z-l the Tr-f
uncertainty whether STE SHAH see = swcS-
girl face or a brave boy f1~e BESIDE her q
the pillow, adds zcst 20 her expectancy
Then, IL ever, she should axe care O. Her
physical. meatal and moral health
NO En- FRIEND applied externally
throughout pregnancy vill relieve tDe p4sa
OF 1arturiti6n. and 70 mother and hid can
fal % be healthy. heE-Ty, st-o1g. clcar cOn.
p,e<iourd, pure bioode9. calm ne-ved asa
cheerful II dispositions, Who are mntsAI.y
Influenced for months BY the Continued Use
of Mothers Friend
OF druggists sl.9
Or treatise Motherhood mailed free-
THE BRApFIElo REGULATOR co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-16
rYSops1s OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.
Z So by
Mn. Is ai 5l J j!,I[
. COPYRIGHT. ,ooe. by 7 c. MCCLURE

EYSoPS1S OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.
CHAPTERS ]. to IN.-A young doc
tor, Ralph Boyd. contides TO his friend
his apparently groundless suspicion
c,nccraiDg his personal well-hcing and
safety, This friend, Amber Jevons.
gives his sympathy and promises his help
IL, case OF need, he is in the tea trade.
but his faSorite hobby is investigating
crime and unravelng mysteries. Boyd
himself is the son of an NJ. p. and as
sis;an; 10 Sir Bernard Eyton. lie has al,
Interview with his chief, and they dis
cuss the illness of oldfMr. Henry Court
nay who lives at Richmond-road, Kew.
Instantly the young doctor conccives the
!lea that his mysterious presentiment Is
connected with this family. His inter-
est In that home is conferred on Ethel
WYNN Mivart, Henry Courtenays sister
in-law, whose Madonna type of beauty
exercises a fascination over him. He de-
terin!nos to spend the evening a. Rich
mon6-road. The domestic life of the
Courtenays instances the truth OF the
shakcsperean proverb that May cannot
pFed December. Mrs. Courtenay, young,
say. pretty. is utterly out of sympathy
with the elderly, short-tcmpercd. in
valid husband. with whom She has linked
her fate for nercenary considerations.
Consequently she spends her evenings
outside her home and leaves the care
Of her husband very much to the nurse
and her sister, Ethelwynn. On this par
ocular evening Ralph and Ethelwynn
discuss domestic matters in the drawing
room. AS usual, Mrs. Courtenay is out.
Ethelwynn surprises Ralph by cvinc!ng
keen interest in Henry Courtenays APP
parent improvement in health. After
their tcte-a-tcte the lovers separate.
Ralph Boyd returning home. He is
aroused from his sluInbers early the next
morning by visit from Mr.. Ceurtenay's
5ootman. Short, who tells him that his
master has been murdered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-16
who never read and never form opinions,
The more q man reads the more hospita.

who never read and never form opinions,
The more a man reads the more hospita.
BILE his mind becomes. and the impress,
sion created by the reading Of lega,
case is never so deep that it cannot be
altered by hearing testimony in the
courts. The chumps IN Long Island City
who could not agree on a verdict in the
case of the negro who ran amuck and
shot several men. binding an officer anG
openly defying the law. may be the kline
that lawyers would prefer as jurymen,
but they are not wanted by the public.
Worst of all features OF the New Or.
leans case is the arbitrary features OF
power by the Judge. The editor is inn
prsoned. not after trial by his fellows,
bu. on the order of a man who is judge
and jury both. II in view of the latter
there is to be no longer any publicity
in our trials. any freedom OF thought
or speech concerning the actions of court.
then the sooner we revise court practices
and limit judicial authority the better for
all concerned. AS courts are at present
conducted they are as apt to be agents
OF Injustice against society as otherwise
They are certainly that In New Orleans,
1t is for the welfare of New Orleans that
it should have more editors than judges
Freedom OF the press is constitutional
privilege.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-16

"The man-what's his name-Short.
Do YOU know him."
Yes, sir I've often seen him in the
Star and Garter at Kew Bridge
"Drinks?''
"Not much sir. He was fined over at
Brentford six months ago for letting a
dog go unmuzZled. His greatest friend is
one of the gardeners at the Palace-a
man named Burford, a most respectable
fellow
"Then there's no suspicion of any one,
! as yet?' remarked the inspector. with
an air Of dissa tisfaction. In criminal
mysteries the police often bungle from
the outset and to me it appeared as
though. having no clue, they were bent
on manufacturing one.
T felt in my vest pocket and touched
the little object with a feeling of sat
isfaction. How I longed to be alone for
five minutes in order to Investigate it.
The Inspector having dismissed the con-
stable and sent him back to his post to
unlock the door for the detective to pass
cut, next turned his attention to the SER
wants ana the remainder OF the house.
With that object we all descended to tie
dning-room.
Ethelwynn met lis at the foot of the
stairs still wearing the shawl about her
head and shoulders. She placed a trem-
bling hand upon my arm as I passed,
asking in a low, anxious voice
Have YOU heard anything, Ralph?
Tell me-
NO. nothing I replied, and then
passed into the dining room, where the
nurse and domestics had been assem-
bcd.
The nurse a plain, matter-of-fact wo-
man, was the first person to be ques-
SI1 lot, nod Il
given her patient his last dose Of medi-
cine al half-past II, just after Miss
Mivart had wished her good night and
retired to her room Previously she had
been down in the drawing-room chat
ting with the young lady. The man Short
was then upstairs with his master.
WAS the deceased gentleman aware
of his wife's ABSENCE" the Inspector
asked presently.