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The Washington times., 1903-07-12
CHAPTER II.

| After the first shock of surprise Ave
ling realized that his position was one
| Of extreme danger, and that above al
things it was imperative that he should
keep full control OF himself.
The rough handling which he had
undergone naturally aroused his temper:
| but he managed outwardly at any rate
to keep calm.
You are making a grave mistake. -
said he. quietly, addressing the man who
had been giving orders. My name is
Aveling-Horace Aveling. You will find
my card case in my pocket II you look
was acquainted with the dead man in
business. He is a Mr. Marshall. senior
partner in the firm of Marshall & May
hew. l got by chance into the same
carriage with him at the Mansion House.
am very tired after a long days work,
and fell asleep almost Immediately.
Il remember nothing whatever until l
was Weakened just as the train was going
out Of Victoria station by the door slam
ming. had jumped in in a hurry. and
presumed for the moment that l had
possibly not secured the door properly
behind me, and that il had worked open.
l have another theory, now, which / will
reserve till later. After shutting the
door I noticed Mr.. Marshall huddled up
in the corner in an unusual attitude.
and went 10 move him, thinking he was
i'll. 1 then discovered, to my horror, the {
he had been stabbed to death, and in NV
emazement l let go of the body, which
rolled to the ground. tearing the curtain
as Ii fell. While l was endeavoring to
raise it again the train slowed up. and I
imagine that II may have looked TO the
porter here as If we were struggling to-
gether- The true version, however. is
what 1 have told you" AveIing spoke
so quietly and clearly that it was evi-
dent he made some impression on his
hearers
His statement was further borne out
by the cards and letters found on him.
81 am sorry, SIR" said the man whom
he had been more particularly address
Ing. ''of course, II may be as you say.
but you can see that II is only my duty
to take you to the police station. On
the face of 1t the case looks as black
against you as II well can, and / must
warn you against making any further
statement for the present"
Aveling nodded. 81 am ready to come
with you" he said CURLY. A four wheeler
was quickly called. and the little party
drove OF At the police station Ave
ling's story was received with such con-
temptuous incredulity that for a moment
he was almost IN despair.
Il suppose" said he. 81 can send some
messages of private nature?'
Tomorrow" was the brief answer.
But, In heavens name, man, I must.
tell you. At least you can have one
message sent for me. 1 AMI was going
to be merried In four days time. l was
on my way to the lady's house when this
wretched thing happened; they are ex-
pecting me there at this moment. Just
let me scribble line and have IL sent for
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all the newspapers? I wonder you never
saw them"
Papers. miss, Why bless you. it's
not twice n year as I ever look at EN-"
Principally at halfpast two. Laura
Marston drove quickly up 10 the little
shop in a hanson. With her was Wright.
Aveling's solicitor. nearly as excited al
she was herself.
When the customer YOU sold the dag
ger 70 comes into the shop. draw the
curtain Of the little window there" said
she 10 the curio dealer. pointing to the
glazed door OF the little back room in
which she and Wright had settled to
wait.
few minutes after O'Clock a car
rage drawn by fine pair ohroans drove
oriskly up. and a lady dressed In deep
mourning got out and entered the shop
and Mr.. Lawsley drew the curtain across
the glazed door.
Laura Marston was a girl who COM
bined shrewd judgment with iupulsive
action. She stood for a moment In deem
thought. and then, reckoning to her
companion. flung open the door and en-
tered the shop.
The woman's back was turned. Laura
walked straight up to her, and faced
her steadily.
Il want to ask you a question" she
said
The woman looked up startled.
Why did you kill Mr.. MarshaII7"
A scream ran0 out; scream OF men,
tai terror. and the woman darted back
Il OH my Cod you know"
She was taken OF her guard: the COM
Plete surprise was too much for her.
The heavy veil caught in her rings as
she put up her hands as though to warS
of blow. and was torn aside.
This time IL was Laura's turn TO start.
the face was the face Of the dead mans
wife-Mrs. Marshall!
Startled into an Involuntary admis-
sion. she gave way. and made a com
plete confession.
For years. IT seemed. she and her hus
band had quarreled violently. and he had
made her life wretched and goaded her
at times almost 10 madness. On the
night in question she had known he
was going to be late at the Office. and
had laid her plans accordingly. Earlier
in the evening she took a return ticket
from Earrs Court to the Mansion House
and waited She followed her husband
from his office and got into the next
compartment, which was empty At the
Temple she looked at him again; saw
Aveling asleep IN a corner and her hus-
band doing in another. and entered the
carriage. waiting until the train reached
St James Park. Swiftly and surely she
struck the glass blade swapping short
with the force OF the blow.
Directly the train entered Victoria
Station she jumped out and returned to
her original compartment. unseen and
unnotieed. remaining in IT quietly until
she arrived at her destination. Earl's
Court.
Little more remains to be told. She
was tried. condemned. and the sentence
was finally committed. Laura Mar
ston's determination and strength of
purpose saved her lovers life. and an
Innocent man from the scaffold.-LondoD
Illustrated Mail
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7 GRACE AvEBING raced down the
stairs at the Mansion House Sta
ton to catch his train home

ton to catch his train home
ward.
1t was after 10 O'Clock. He had been
working many weary hours at a stretch
and he was tired-dog- tired.
There was hardly a soul on the plat
forms. and the westward bound train
was just moving out.
He wrenched open the door of the car
riage nearest him. and swung himself
in, regardless OF the warning cry Of The
guard. 1t was a frst-class smoker and
for moment Aveling thought IL was
empty. In the far corner. however.
half-hidden by a newspaper, sat nan
whose figure seemed vaguely familiar.
At the sound of the slamming to CT
the door the original occupant lowered
his paper and scowled at the intruder.
Aveling started in surprise as he rec
ognized in his fellow traveller Mr.. Mar
shall, Of Marshall & Mayhem, the we'll
known firm of jobbers. The recognition
was mutual and evidently distasteiul.
Curiously enough there had been a pas
sage of arms between the two men car
business matter. in which Mr.. Marshall's
methods were so frankly and ingenious
ly dishonest that Aveling had felt moved
to tell him in front of the whole staff
of Marshall & Mayhem precisely. and
with due emphasis. what he thought of
him. The language had been of the
plainest. Probably never since the days
when Mr.. Marshall had been a strug-
CLING clerk had he had the opportunity
of learning so many home truths about
himself, and to aggravate matters his
clerks had looked on with obvious en-
joyment.
1t Is scarcely to be wondered at that,
after a prolonged scOwl ut the unwel-
come intruder. Mr.. Marshall relapsed
once more into the financial columns OF
his paper.
Aveling. on the other hand. after his
first glance of annoyed surprise, was
much too tired 70 disturb himself for
one or dozen Mr.. Marshalls. He set
tied himself as comfortably as he could
IN his corner, and before the train had
left the Temple station was sound
asleep.
At Victoria he was reused by the
slamming Of the door. Apparently the
catch had become unfastened. for Il was
swinging on it's hinges. With a NUT
tered word of annoyance he stretched
out his arm and closed IL.
Mr.. Marshall had evidently also fallen
asleep; his newspaper had slipped to the
floor, and he was lying back all huddled
up, his head fallen forward. making
creases in his fat neck
THAT beauty will have an apopIectic
fit one of these fine days If he goes 70
sleep in that fashion," commented Ave
ling.
Suddenly, something unusual in the
attitude reused his attention. by love.
/ believe he's had onel" he exclaimed.
and springing 10 his feet he crossed the
carriage and laid his hand on the mans
shoulder. The train gave a lurch and the
whole body swayed ominously and would
have fallen had not Aveling supported
II and kept IT upright. He placed his
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! hand over the region of the heart and
drew it away quickly with a cry. His
( fingers were smeared with something
warm and sticky with the shock he
loosed his hold of the body, which rolled
heavily to the floor. tearing a corner OF
the window curtain as It did so.
Murder. by heavenl" said Aveling,
endeavoring TO raise the senseless form.
Sloane Square. Sloane Square" The
voice of the porter rang dismally
through the dully-ht station. Suddenly
it was raised In a shout of surprise. He
had caught a glimpse of what were ap-
parently the figures of two men strug-
CLING as Aveling's carriage glided past
him.
In an instant he had given the alarm
and almost before the train had come
TO a standstill he had hold of the door
handle. There was a. rush of hurrying
| footsteps. and before Aveling could even
turn hand was roughly inserted into
the back of his collar and he was jerlIed
of his feet; In another instant two or
three men had flung themselves upon
him and held him so tightly that he was
! unable to move hand or foot.
What's up" asked the guard. breath
| Iessly.
Two men fighting" said the porter,
excitedly They was at 1t 'amrner an
tongs as the train came in. saw EN-
as they passed"
Here, out of the way. there" said
some one from behind In a voice of au-
thority. What's all the trouble about ?
Fetch that man out on 10 the platform
here and let's have a look at him"
Aveling was unceremonlously elected.
Now the other one" Two men stopped
down and laid hold of Mr.. Marshall.
Knocked senseless," said one.
But his companion drew back with an
oath
Murdered, by James, Stabbed right
over the heart. Look. mate
Murder" said the man who had or
dered Aveling's election. 'Phewi this
is getting serious. Steady there; bring
the body out and lay It here. Smith.
have that carriage locked, and wire
headquarters. Wait a minute. though,
I'll just have a look round first. All,
been a struggle. l see. Curtain torn;
blood on the floor. This looks like a
swinging Job for you. my lad he said,
turning to Aveling. Then once more
he took a rapid survey of the scene with
shrewd, keen eyes. "Hullo, what's
this7" STOPPING down, he picked up from
under the seat a small gllttering object
and held sc balanced in the palm OF his
hand. 1t was the hilt of a dagger. or
knife, curiously carved and wrought.
The blade, which had apparently been
of glass, had snapped off short Just be-
low the guard. The hilt itself was
carved in ivory in the likeness of a wo-
mans figure, the arms folded on the
breast; strengthened and embellished
with gilt metal work and surmounted by
a single cleaning red jewel-a car
buncle. cut en- cabochon.
This ought to be pretty conclusive, -
said he, examining the thing closely.
Then. turning to the guard, he added
''All right now. Lock up, and remem-
Der my instructions" The train glided
slowly out of the station. and Aveling
was left on the platform. the center of
a small group OF men; while the dead
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mans face showed up white and distort-
ed as he lay stretched out under the
light OF the Pickering gas lamp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-16
Metropolitan School of
Music. .

This renowned conservatory Is by FAR
the oldest and largest institution OF muslcal
culture in the city and one OF the largest
strictly professional schools in the West.
Founded in 1895, il has pursued an unorok-
en- policy of adherence to the highest artis-
tic standards of musical instruction ana
performance and the development OF
broad symmetrical musicianship in its stu
dents as well as proficiency In Instrumental
or vocal art. This has been rendered pos
sible by making the instruction in the
theatrical and allied branches free to all
pupils of the school in whatever depart
ment they are enrolled and requiring the
absolution of these allied courses of study
as condition of graduation. This is on
the model of the great German CONSERVATION
les and a few of the finest of our Amer
lean schools and lends to diploma of the
METROPOLITAN School a value and distinction
which is recognized in musical circles
throughout the country. AT the head of
the piano department stand Mr.. Oliver
Willard Pierce whose reputation as con-
cert pianist is a national one, and Mrs
Flora Nj. Hunter, the veteran teacher, dean
of Indianapolis lady instructors. The voice
department is under the direction of that
popular and successful teacher Mr.. Edward
Nell, while the violin department Is IN
charge of Mr.. Hugh McGibeny, who Is I'M
doubleday the first violinist in the State
In ALL the faculty numbers sixteen artists
and experienced instructors in all branches
of musical culture. Some idea OF the re-
sources OF this institution may be cleaned
from the fact that it boasts fine string
orchestra and an excellent choral society,
each numbering about fifty, composed en-
tirely of it's pupils, and during the coming
wear one of the great oratorios with
soloists chorus, orchestra and organ, Will
be presented by Metropolitan School forces.
indianapolis is certainly justified in being
head of her musical life. The home of the
school is go North Illinois street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-16
Indiana Dental COLLEGE

The II diana Dental College, a department
of the University of Indianapolis, was
ganized in 1873 by the members of the Indi-
ana State Dental Association. AT the begin
ming it occupied very unpretentious quarters
in the Thorpe Block, later removed to the
Aetna Building. where 1T remained until 1894.
when the present cOmmOdiOus building was
erected at the corner of Ohio and Delaware
streets with laboratories, lecture rooms and
infrmary, all completely equipped. Improve
ments made frequently. so that every
thing is strictly up to date. The faculty con-
sistS of twenty members, men who are noted
for their professional skill. They have the
four-years course, and such instruction is
given as to make practical workmen in this
profession. Careful attention to every detail
has placed the college its present high
plane. The uniform increase in popularity
and strength attests it's value as an educa-
tional institution. The college course extends
over seven months, from the first of October
to the first of May The enrolment has
passed the two hundred mark some years
ago. and these students came principally
from the Central, Western and Southern
States.
Thousands of patients are treated here
yearly. The infrmary is open from a. m.
to p. every day, except holidays and
Sundays. Demonstrators and members of
the faculty oversee perform the work and
the fees are to cover the cost only. THE col
lege has been great boon to people of limi-
ted means desiring good dental services.
The dean of the college is George Edwin
Hunt, M. d., ID. ID. s.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-16
Physiological College Of
Indiana.

Thirty years ago the Physio0Medical Col
lege of Indiana was organized in this city.
The institution began with five professors
and seven students; it has advanced stead
lily until it now has twenty-five professors
and seven lecturers, with an increasing num-
Der of students from year to year. Among
the twenty-five professors, all, with one or
two exceptions, were educated in the coll
lege in which they now give instructions.
In the beginning the college had two terms
of sixteen weeks. This was first changed
TO two terms of twenty weeks each, later
next to twenty-siX weeks in a term, and last
to seven months for a term, covering four
years The alumni of the institution are
to be found in nearly every State in the
Union and in most of the Territories. 1t
has constantly been the purpose of the
abreast of the march Of progress in ques-
tons of higher education, but to some ex-
tent to be a leader, and they have advo-
Gated an increased number and length of
terms.
AS the necessity for practical work and
laboratory instruction became apparent IA
cilities for these purposes were added.
Chemical, pharma ceutical, meteorological
and astrological laboratories have been
provided and used. The board and faculty
recognize the growing demand for the bet
ter provisions and have decided to erect a
building on their splendid property at the
corner of Alabama and North streets. The
building and site, which has been in use
to the present time, was purchased in 1893;
it is easily accessible from all parts of the
city by street railway but il is sufficiently
removed from all the disturbing noises of
a public thoroughfare.
The new $4,000 building is the gift of DR..
James L. Johnston, who was graduated
from the Physio-Medical College of Indiana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-16
indianapolis Conservatory
of Music.

The indianapolis Conservatory of Music
is musical institution incorporated under
the laws of Indiana. 1t is the leading
school of music in the State and one of the
most advanced in the West. It's patron
age is national. The building, substan-
tial brick structure, four stories high, is
situated at 500 North Illinois street, light
ed by electricity, and heated by steam.
The Conservatory places at the head of
its various departments of study instruct
orS skilled in their art and thoroughly quail
flied to impart to others a complete musical
education. An important feature in con-
nection with the Conservatory is the OPP
portunity given young ladies to board in
the school building and pursue their studies
under the personal supervision of the direc-
tor and the faculty.
The entire organization is under the i'm
mediate personal management of Director
Edgar M. Cawley, who is recognized as one
of the foremost musicians of the West He
is an American by birth and of Dutch par
entage. Mr.. Cawley occupies an enviable
position in the music world and it is to his
indomitable energy and his answering in
tegrity and musicianship that the Indian
apolis Conservatory of Music stands at the
front in the list of American musical insti-
tutions. He is ably assisted by a large ex-
ecutiye force and a faculty. of experienced
artists and teachers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-16
Worries Business College

This institution, which is the successor or
continuation OF the Spencerian BuS-ne
College. has been conducted by PROF. her
Vey - Worries since 1881 The enroilmeEt Tor
a single year has passed the mark or 2lVOs
and as many as LILO students have been IN
attendance at one time. 1t as not only the
largest business college in this State, but IS
one OF the three largest in the United
States. Its remarkable growth Is the result
of the perfect system used IN the depart
ments OF instruction and the consequence
success OF its students, and the enterprise
put forth In giving IL publicity. IL II, In TACT,
a national scnool- In the typewrltins DEPART
ment alone Is tyDewriters are used.
Mr. Worries, the head or the college, mas
had practical experience in business ana
Office work ana ne uses such methods In IN
structiOn as give the students practical eA-
perience so that they are prepared 10 taAe
IN business as soon as they leave school.
The instruction is what is known as the
laboratory methods. These methods bring
to the students the same problems as lney
will meet out in the business world. In other
words the student is required TO work
out" or test the problems. This Is shown
by the instruction given In learning type
writing. The students use machines Wnlcn
have 10 letters on the keys and must,
therefore learn the letters by position. thus
they become such experts that they use
their machines when blindfolded. 1t Is quite
a sight 10 see the large room full OF stu
dents and all operating their machines
while looking at the blackboard The stu
dents OF this gchool are filling positions OF
every kind in the large business centets OF
the United States.
Another peculiarly OF the college is the
great emphasis laid on the use OF good Eng
lish and the thorough drill given IN TINS de-
nartment Persons who enter the college
with inferior preparation in the use or good
English and the best business forms are re-
ouired to continue their work In the laDora-
tory methods until they are masters in the
best use OF English in the forms OF CORE
spondence and composition. IL Is real treat
to spend an hour in the college ano observe
..-rl, r1r
Ieges can furnish such list of references
as the Worries Business College.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-16
Butler College

This institution was organized in 1850 as
stock company. Its present endowment
fund consists of about $4,000; its building:
and grounds are valued at $4,000, making
the total assets $400,0 The president of
the board, Hilton L. Brown, is we'll known
In business circles, and the president of the
faculty, Scot Butler, stands pre-eminent
among the first educators of the State.
The college occupies a beautiful campus
of twenty-five acres, shaded by forest
trees and adorned with winding walks and
drfveways. The buildings are six in num-
Der, comprising the main building, Burgess
Hall, the college residence, the astronomi-
cal observatory and the Bona Thompson
Memorial Library.
The high rank of the college rests on the
character of its faculty and the variety and
quality OF the course of instruction offered,
offered by any other college in Indiana
Its instructors have studied in the best uni
versities of this country and Europe They
are young men and in touch with active
life. Full courses of instruction are offered
in all departments commonly recognized as
furnishing the material essential to general
culture.
The institution has always been religious
In spirit. 1t is connected with the Chris
tan, or Disciples, Church. 1t is not SUBJ
Ject to the control of the church, however
Its connection being purely sympathetic and
through individual members of the religious
body, and not with the ecclesiastical or
ganization. Various religious denomina-
tions are represented in its board of direc-
tors. its faculty and among its students.
The college is affiliated with the Univer-
sity of Chicago, and by the terms of its
affiliation secures for its students advanta-
ges at the university such are granted
to the graduates of no other educational
institution in Indiana.
Irvington, the seat of the college, is a
beautiful and healthful suburb of Indianap-
oils. 1t is reached from the Union Station
by electric cars running every seven min
utes. There is hourly connection by inter-
urban train with almost every part of the
State. Because of the city's unequaled
railroad facilities, no other college of In
diana is so accessible Irvington has lately
been annexed to Indianapolis, and the
students enjoy the free use of all public
libraries, comprising more than one hum
dred Thousand Volumes