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sure l could give a good guess 40 -
who It was. but guessing and declaring
are two different things. Miss Flem-
ming was loud in her Indignation and
feverish in her anxiety. The average
detective would have reasoned that she
rather overdid it,
Tour days later another stateroom
was entered and more jewelry taken,
and right in the midst OF the sensa-
ton lady missed a pair OF diamond
earrings which she had pat out to
clean So great was the Indignation
and so intense the desire TO catch the
thies that all passengers and servants
were held together on deck while Q
search was made of everything below.
This search was most thorough and
exhaustive, but not one of the missing
valuables was located. 1t was, how
ever, the end of the thieving, as every
thing in the line of jewelry was locked
up in the pursers safe. The remainder
of the voyage was anything but COM
Portable. as every one felt that he
might be under suspicion, and there
were very few farewells exchanged at
the parting.
went up the country to Allahabad
and lad been there six months when
an Englishman was arrested for trying
to defraud bank of large amount Of
money 1t was my province as a news
paper man TO write up the affair and
later on TO come in contact with the ac-
cused. Tie instant / saw him / asked
If his name was Flemming and II his
sister hadn't come out TO India on the
Iron Duke. lie laughed heartily at the
question. but did not answer 1t until he
found there was evidence enough to
send him 10 prison for n long term.
Then he explained that he was Miss
Flemming herself. Not only that. but
Fe admitted to being one Ransome. q
thief and sharper badly wanted by
the English police for many offenses
against her majcsty's laws.
, Ransome had many times taken to f.
male disgTlises when closely pushed,
and he aped the young lady so well as
I 10 always deceive. Not a man or wo-
man on board the Iron Duke had the
least suspicion that he was masquerad-
1 ing. As 10 the robberies aboard. laid
them at his door, and be smiled in re
ply. l have never had doubt that he
was the thief. though where he hid his
| plumber ! cannot say. No wonder he
had pluclsed US at cards, for he was q
notorious sharp He went to prison for
fifteen years and died after half his
sentence had expired. A year before
his death he escaped, donned female at
tire again and was finally found serv-
ing in an aristocratic family as a parlor
maid.
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Mr.. Spielmann. the art critic. told the
following story of Morland. the paint
or, who was popular enough to have
his work forged in his lifetime: "A
dealer. unknown 10 him, employed
Morland 10 paint 50 many pictures. pro-
vided kim with studio free in an
upper floor of his (the dealer'sl house
and begged that he would not trouble
to paint for longer than the morning.
The terms were good. and the artist.
who was more than ever in want OF
money. readily agreed. But what Nor
land did not know was tlIa; as soon as
he had left. on and from the very first
day the dealer introduced some six
hack copyists into TIE room with SIN
liar canyases TO reproduce exactly
what the painter had done in the morn
ing. and in the evening all traces Of the
incursion WEE removed Each day
until the completion of the picture tie
process was continued. and thus nj the
end of the engagement the dealer moi
only possessed the original pictures.
but six copies OF each, produced stage
by stage in the same way rs Morland :
own. This. perhaps. accounts for some
Of the best copies eNtani.'
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An old farner. an elder of the kirk
rnd Il strict Sabbatar.an. was especially
kever, upon Jock for his shortcomings.
ami that worthy. who had his doubts
as to the elders cod.incsS. determined
to get even with him upon the first oD
pOrtuni,y. Jock was as skil.ful an an
Glcr rs he was a po0che-. and upon one
occasion. having captured an extra
large basket OF trout. lie resolved TO
present portion of tie catch TO the
elder. The git having been duly &C
cep;cd. ,he WHY lock remarked casual
ly:
''But. elder. | clean forgot 10 tell ye
the fish We're catc'ed yesterday" (Sun-
day..
"Wccl. John" returned the elder. gaz-
ing steadily at the contents of the bas-
ket, Il .iitua sec that that was the faur
o. the ;ioc.'
JOCK tonE his departure. sadder ana
wiseT.-London Tit Bits
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THE BOY
DISP POSES
By SARA LINDSAY
COLEMAN


Polly dug the heel of her smart little
hammock forward vigorously. There
were only forty minutes OF freedom
left.
At 6. when the train cane in, she
meant to ris.. from the hammock, de-
liciously cool in her swirl OF white or
candle, and give Mr.. Howard the soft
est and prettiest OF ''ycses.'
Visions OF Paquin and Doucet crea
tions swan before her mistily. 1t
would be Il pleasant life. She would
ride. drive, golf, yacht, be an arbiter
of fashions, an organizer of charities,
patroness of balls. In the spring
there would he little jaunts TO London
and Paris. Polly pillowed her head OH
her arms and watched herself, all bill
lowy satin and diamond sunbursts.
float up the aisle TO the beating of
drums. the flutter of Gags, the envy of
bridesmaids.
Dear" said voice. breaking into
her reverie. Il think you mean to say
yes when Mr.. Howard comes up this
afternoon. and want to tell You that
l am pleased He will be very kind;
you will have everything and go ey-
erywhere. l loved your father, but the
world didn't call it good match. You
know what my struggles have been to
Keep up appearances. and You have
made sensible decision" Polly's
mother slipped away
The dear 500 friends believed Polly
to be a little mnerved by the winter
sayeties. Polly knew that she was
summering at the mountain hotel be
cause il was convenient for Mr.. How
ard to run up and stay over Sundays.
THE time has come" said Polly.
quoting the Walrus, -and some of MS
are out of breath She almost de-
cided to meet Mr.. Howard mt the foot
of the hill. His breathlessness would
be purely physical. but for her sake he
had climbed the hill ON a good many
Saturday afternoons. Polly looked at
the shining steel rails below her. There
| Were thirty minutes left now. She told
herself that she was well content and
then shivered unaccountably. Ii was
the ridiculous walrus and Carpenter
story: IL was the memory of the fate OF
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cake-all vtite and Cutlery. I'll do a
clog dance up the aisle"
Polly got her lips into n smile.
The train came on. IL pufTcd and
snorted as IL climbed. and the little
hills rumbled and grumbled i'm answer.
The maa looked down at the quiet
figure and stopped and touched the
girls fingers with his lips.
I'VE were once precious pair of
fools. little Polly. We've learned to
laugh and be wise now. but somehow
I'd like to be Il fool once more"
Not line OF the girls figure stirred.
With a long drawn out shrek the train
swept around near curve. The man
turned away.
Polly dug her heel into the ground
and sent the hammock out. With n
bound the little peach stone heart
leaped TO the mans feet. 1t was go
ing TO find out II fate was such n
scurvy goddess. 1t was going TO see II
she wouldn't turn kind.
Polly and the man were facing each
other when the train pounded in. She
had picked up the Lucille" He held
the heart OF peach stone.
Il told you | was telling myself a
goodby," said Polly defiantly.
Am part of yourself, dear?"
Polly was silent. Her eyes were on
n stout man who had stepped from the
Pullman and was making his eager.
painting way toward her hammock.
Polly" some one very much nearer
was painting now. Il couldn't let you
beat your life out in Poverty street;
couldn't let its bare walls crush your
spirit; couldn't ask you to give up all
the gay. smart. empty things you love
for
"Tircsome things
"'Polly"-the cry went straight 70 the
girls heart-''you couidnt.''
Il could" said Polly.
"Then you wouldn'tT'
The sun slanted into the depths OF
Polly's shining. misty eyes. She tried
to speak. but could not.
Howard. not twenty feet away. stop
ped short and wiped his wet brow.
I'm frightened,'' Polly's voice quiv.
cred childishly. I'VE used to-
I'VE did, with conviction. lit got
us out of every scrape."
Howard wiped his perplexed, middle
aged brow; then he wiped his perplex
ed. specialized eyes. lie was very con
ventional. and the gossamer web OF
convention was torn in shrcds.
They were headed for little sum
mer house a hundred yards away, run
ming lightly and easily. hand in hand
laughing. two truant children overtak
en- in an act of unusual and delicious
naughtiness.
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SHE HANDLED THE CARDS LIKE THE SLICK
EST GAMBLER.

crowd was dissolved. One after an
of his spare cash, and Miss Fiemming
was certainly several thousand dollars
to the good.
Soon after the poker games ceased
we were treated to several sensations
in succession. The first was the disap-
pearance of several diamond rings and
u bracelet which had been left ON the
piano by player. After a little it was
found that the jewelry had been taken
while only six people were in the cab
in. Four OF these Were married ladies.
the fifth was Miss Flemming and the
sixth Il young man. The cabin was
turned upside down in the search, but
the missing valuablcs could not be
found. Then every enc of the six per
sons demanded that his or her state
room and luggage be searched, hut the
captain hushed matters IL, by suggest
ing that one of the servants was the
thief and that the plumber would in
time be recovered.
Three days later 4 married woman
had Il more sensational complaint to
make. During her temporary absence
from her stateroom some one en- cred
1t and stole 500 in cash, gold watch
and costly PIN. Her stateroom was
only two doors below mine. and at the
time named had caught glimpse OF
some one entering ii. | just got sight
Of n skirt. but I was sure in my own
mind that il WAS one | had seen Miss
Flemning wear.
The bold robbery was a shock II
| every one No ona's belongings would
be safe until the thief was discovered.
II was natural to first suspect the serv-
ants. and the captain had them before
| him In succession and tried his best 10
| fix the guilt. While this was going
on the mate and stewardess were
searching quarters and baggage. but
no trace Of tie plumber could be found.
Some thought the thief had flung the
stuff overheard 10 escape detection. but
the majority settled down TO the be-
lief that one of the passengers was the
guilty party.
Many who had iewelry and small
sums of money hlstened 10 the pnrser.
and people began looking at each other
fn an UNPLEASANT way. One half prob
ably suspected Tie Other half. but that
!. wasn't discovering tie crininsl. I fe.I
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Daughter. you ought not TO wear
those high hecled shoes. They will
make corns on your feet"
How do you know, mammar
by experience. l used TO wear them
when l was n girl"
Did grandma tell you they would
make corns on your feet IL you wore
themy'
Yes"
'How>did she known"
''She found out by experience. just
as / did"
Hadn't she any mamma to warn her
against wearing themY
''Oh. yes"
"But she wore them just the sameY'
"To be sure
"And you did too:"
'Yes. That is what l was telling
you"
well. IL l ever have any daughters
ought to he able TO give them n warn
ing against high heeled shoes from my
own experience. oughtn't I?'-ChicagC
Tribune
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$50 you are really engaged. dearT'
said Elsie gushingly to her particular
friend Madge.
Yes. dear" was the blushing reply.
Il am really engaged at last"
"And to that stern. stolid looking fcl-
low. Alec Wilson,
''Oh. yes. dear" replied her friend
quickly. ''He often says that after we
are married he means TO manage the
house. look after my personal cxpendi-
ture as well as his own and, in fact.
have his own way in everything"
''GoOd gracious, And you seriously
tell ms you mean TO marry a man like
thatg- cried Elsie In as;onishment.
'Oh. yes. dear. wouldn't give up
the idea on any account. You see. IL
will be such fun TO show him how an
surd such ideas are. won't 1T" And
the speaker smiled a wicked smile.
which the happy Alec ought to have
seen. but luckily didn't
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HIS DIRTY HANDS CLUTCHED BOX THAT
POLLY KNEW.
the poor little oysters. the poor little
oysters who thought they Were in for
such frolic
Il say. Sis" yelled Tommy from the
hotel steps Crommy was the despair OF
his family. when you marry old How
ard you'll set me up TO peach cream ev-
cry day. won't yOIf''
sat up. very angry. Come 10
mc moment. Tommy Baker," she
called
1t pleased Tommy TO obey. He
stood before her with the wickedest OF
grins upon his freckled face. His
dirty hands clutched u box that Polly
knew-how well she knew IT.
Il thought you wouldn't need cam
paign trophies now" he said. I'm
goin' to give 'em to the fellars that's
got girls. l amt got no girl
Polly bent forward with a smile that
even Tommy could not resist. He open
ed the little old treasure box. emptied
its contents into her lap and beat a
retreat
Polly looked ut the little heap. They
were far from campaign trophies. Her
lips twitchcd at sight OF Il rude little
heart carved from a peach stone. Such
q tiny thing to sweep the past wide
open. Below the heart was n cheap.
worn copy of Lucille" There had been
other and costlicr "Luciles." but never
another like that.
vt the faint whistle of an approach
ing engine Polly shivercd again. Her
mother said Mr.. Howard would be very
kind. but she wasn't aching for kind
ness.
Polly" said n voice Mt her elbow.
aren't You going 10 run down the hill
TO meet him:''
Polly flung part OF her voluminOus
frock over her lap. She laughed. with
little catch in her voice. and said.
/ mo: I'm kissing myself soodby."
/ The man looked down at tine girl ad-
miringIy. You're thoroughbred" he
! said.
Where's yOur hcireSsg' asked Polly.
why are yOu not with herE"'
she isn't mine. Folly. The evil hour
has been put or. The heiress has hurt
her foot and Is too nervous 10 be pm
posed tn. You've got FIVE minutes left
to you. Life hasn't been nice TO US
Polly. but we are not vanquished
You'll look like a beautiful birthday
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provoking fran its PetIiness. which
lost them tie race. The river was
crowded with pleasure craft contain
ing enthusiastic spectators. They had
been lined mp In two rows near the
middle OF the river. leaving n narrow
channel up which the flying racers
were speeding. Aud down this chan
mel. directly across the track of the
western eight. driftcd an old hencoop.
IL was an old. battered. dilapldated af-
fair. but IL lost the race as efcctually
as if it had been an up 10 date battle
ship.
There was no room in the narrow
channel TO go to one side of the obsta-
Gle. The cockswain. crouching In the
back OF the shell. saw the danger. He
took the only means possible 10 avoid
it. Pulling sharply on the ropes, he
swerved his boat TO one side. The
western shell turned out of the channel
and continued its rush up the river.
but this time behind instead of between
the lines OF the pleasure boats.
Strive as the western crew would.
the loss of space and speed incident to
this maneuver proved fatal 1t placed
the New York shell well in the lead.
Even with the terrible handicap the
western crew proved its mettle. Lit
tie by little it cut down the gap be-
tween the two shells. At the finish
there was less than n boats length be-
tween them. but this was all that was
needed. The race was lost.
Bob Jennings climbed wcarily out
Of the shell at the end of the race. All
the long months of training. all the
desperate energy he had thrown into
the race. seemed TO have gone for
naught. The thoughtless words of
Laura on the evening before required
10 him and lent an additional pang TO
his troubles. she had said she would
wear the winning colors. Well, they
would be the cosors OF the rival uni
verSity. rot Of Lis own alma mater.
He dressed i'm the depths of gloom
and wandered despondcntly out of the
boathouse. Eut on the walk leading
from the boIthousc he met girl. and
on her breast was the big bow OF gold
and scarlet. the colors he had given
her the evening before. Bob gave a
little gasp.
why. thought you meant to wear
only the winning colors." he STAN
mered.
But Laura glanced at him almos:
shyly and without making any direct
reply. AS he caught the look in hel
eyes lie knew that for him nj least they
We're the winning colors.
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HIS WINNING
COLORS By; ss;.,u
EDWIN ].
WEBSTER

1t was the evening before the big boat
race ON the Hudson. The town was
full OF jubilant yet anxious collegians
and alumni incidentally il was
thronsed with pretty girls. who were
scarcely less ardent in their partisan
ship of their favorite crews and univer-
stiles than the college men themselves.
Everybody looked cheerful and happy.
though there was a perceptible current
of nervousness as each thought of the
great race the next day OH which so
many high hopes were eentered.
Big Bob Jennings, the stalwart stroke
of the crew from the northwestern
state. was an exception TO the general
rule. His face wore a look of deepest
gloom. From appearances Bob had no
reason TO complain of fate, for it would
have been hard TO find a prettier girl
than the one he was walking with.
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HAMILTON BROS,

aTTORNEY-AT-LAW and Real Estate
n Agents Office in the Hamilton Building,
east OF the Logan House, BellefOufsine. Ohio
Particular rtsntiOu given TO collections and
settlement Of estates VIII practice in State
pspas.S- Courts All business promptly At
n pus O.
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M. s. Southard.

livery & FEED BARN McRee's Old Stand
ENCr1h Of Court House, BellefOntaine. Ohio
Excellent rigs and teams Horses boarded BY
the month; and single feeds furnished far
mer's horses
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TTORNEY AT LAW. Collections given
n prompt arIt nsI IN Partition and settle
meur Of estates a speciality. Practice in the
State and q. 3 Courts Office on Main street.
directly opposite front entrance OF the Court
House- BeIlef0nfaine Ohio
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EDWARD cAnPRELL.

ATTORNEY AT LAW. Special attention
~ given collections. a Estracting and loans
Represeutive American Bonding and Trust
CO. Baltimore, Nd Rooms and 10. Law
renee Block. Bellefontaine. Ohio.
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JonN HOVER.

hTTORSEY AND AT LAW Special at
n tenri0n given 20 settlement Of estates.
collecrions and loans Will practice in state
and T. : Coxrr<- Office and :. Lawrence
Block. BellefontAine. Ohio
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A. lay MILLER.

A TTORNEY- -AF-LAw. Special attention
n given 70 collections and settlement OF
estates Rooms and 3, Empire Block, Belle
lorraine, Ohio
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DIP. OSCAR RA, SION.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon Once Is East
Columbus street EeSideuc-. s07 North
Mad River street Phone 2SS-three rings for
once and two for residence.
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"A TTuRNEY and Counselor At Law. once
"A over Peoples National Bank. Bellefo1-
tAine, Ohio.
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np W a nIrrI An

Il Court Street Hubbard Block: residence
sls East ChiIlIcUrhe- General practice Of
medicine
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J. R. CASSIDY
IeLAUdnLIN 8 CASSIDY
DR.. ]. p. HARBERT

DHYsICIAN AND SURGEON. Special at
Il tention given to di-eases Of Eye, Ear,
Nose and Throat. and the htting OF glasses
OEce. f19 Fast Columbus avenue
2s=s4ence. 5I2 East Sandusky avenue
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DR. csRRIE RIcHEsoS.

OFFICE 80 " Main St. Residence 10 y.
~ Main St Once hours 10 II - IA, TO 4.
and 70 , n Particuis- attention given TO
diseases Of women
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DR.. sALuIE Il. CONNER.

OsTEoPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Register
~ ed Graduate DR. A l. still school OF
OSteopathy. kirksviile. No Ofice Chalfant
Block Residence 2to East Columbus Av.
OfRce Telephone 572. Residence Telephone SD
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DR. W. O. sTINcncoMB.

DHYSICIAN and Surgeon Special attsn
Il ton given 20 diseases of the eyes and 1T
ting glasses East Columbus Avsnue. Belle
onta4ne. Ohio
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DIP. c. ". HEFrNER.
WEST & WEST

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. No. 116 East Co
Il lumbus Ave Treatment OF the Eyes and
Sitting glasses for defective vision. especially.
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j. c LoSoFHILow.
W W. RIDDLE.

AENTIST Modern methods Chatham
II Block east of Court HOUSE
Successor TO Dr. Rowan
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noMENsIMH s HUSTON.

A TTORNEYs and Counselors at Law, Belle
n fontagne, Ohio Particular attention
given TO collections and settlement OF estates.
Once In the Watson Building Entrance on
Main street.
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DR.. J. n. WILSON,

HOMEOPATHIST- Special attention given
III 70 diseases OF the Noss and Throat Ofice
on South Main street Bellefontaine. o.