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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-18
BAILEY WILL NOT
VOTE FOR TREATY
Texas Senator Says He VIII Re-
tire from Public Life Rather
Than Dishonor Himself.

HOUSTON. Tex, Jan. IL-In a signed
statement telegraphed to the Post tonight
United States Senator J. w. Bailey says that
he VIII retire from public life before dishon-
Oring my State and party" by voting for
the ratification OF the Panama treaty
In his statement Senator Bailey asserts
that the Presidents personal influence was
used TO secure favorable action toward the
Panama route opposed 10 the Nicara-
guam. but that when the Columbian Senate
refused 10 ratify the treaty submitted by
the United States IL was the Presidents s
duty 10 take the alternative.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-18
FIGHTING REPORTED
At PUERTO PLATA
Rebel General Deschamps Routed
by the Forces of the Domi-
nican Government.

CAPE HAITIEN, Jan. 1.-THE govern
ment troops which disembarked recently at
Sossua were yesterday ordered to march
on Peurto Plata. A brisk attack, supported
by the guns of Dominican war vessel, be-
gan in the evening.
This morning operations were resumed,
and the government troops entered Puerto
Plata. causing the flight of General Des-
champs, who took refuge in the United
States consulate.
The British cruiser Pallas has landed ma
rines TO protect the consulate. The United
States corvette Hartford has arrived
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-18
Gas Companies Absorbed.

OIL CITY. Pa, Jan. 1.-THE independent
gas companies in Nenang and Clarion coun-
ties have been absorbed by a new corpora
ton recently organized by Pittsburg cap
italists. called the Pennsylvania Fuel sun
ply Company, with a capital of $1,000. 600
The officers are G. f.. Crawford, Pittsburg
president; +. l.. Andrews. New Bethlehem
vice president: II. c. Reeser. Pittsburg
secretary and treasurer II. NJ Crawford
general manager.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-18

Rescued at Chicago Fire in Time
to Prevent SuffOcation.

CHICAGO, Jan. T.-Fire in the Chicago
Consolidated Milling and Mailing Com
pany's plant to-day caused loss of $4,000
fully insured. Eight firemen lost their way
in the smoke filling the top of a big salt
kiln.
Two of them were unconscious and the
rest about to succumb when other firemen
cut a hole through the roof and rescued
them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-18
Five Conspirators Executed.

CAPE HAITIEN, Jan. 17.-Five persons
connected with the conspiracy headed by
Gen. Monplaisir to start a revolt against
Gen. Nord. were condemned to death by
military tribunal and were executed to-day
in the presence of a vast crowd. Several
foreigners, who took part in the conspiracy,
probably will be deported.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
MELTED EIGHTY-ErGHT DOLLARS
The Orphans Concert Delighted a
Large Audience.

The orphans concert, which was
given at Metropolitan Hall on Tues
day evening last, was eminently sue
cessful in every way.
The small musicians are well train
ed and their performance delighted a
large audience that was appreciated
to a degree.
The net returns of the concert
amounted to the sum of $3.50.
Raleigh people viii be CAD to well
come the orphans Whenever they may
wish to return and repeat their eX-
celient programme.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

The will of Mrs. Mary A. Andrews,
deceased, has been filed in the clerk s
office. Mr.. n. b. Broughton is named
as executor.
Mr.. Jack Perry and a few friends
participated in a barbecue held in the
lot back of the Carolina Trust build
ing yesterday afternoon.
There was an exhibit of basketry
last night at Pullen Hall and there
will be an exhibit of unframed pictures
tonight and Friday night
Plenty of watermelons are seen on
the market these days, but the quality
seems to be bad. They are no doubt
pulled too soon in order to get them
here early in the season.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend the b. Y. z. L. services at the
Fayetteville Street Baptist church Fri
day night. Subject: 1.-THE Final Glory.
The meeting Will be led by Mr.. e. L.
Conn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
WANTED AT ONCE-TWo BOYS

to set straight type on afternoon
daily paper, who have about two
years experience. Good salary and
permanent position for right kind
of boys. Address. The Economist
Pub. Co, Elizabeth City, n. c.
7-27-3t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
WANTED.-CoMpETENT MAN

with experience desires position to
take charge of an establishment en-
gagged in Timing, Plumbing, Stating
and Sheet Metal Work and House
heating; can estimate on any above.
Address, Applicant, Gen1. Delivery,
Elizabeth City, n. G.
T-21-1w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

Lace Collars ;. 1888, 1915 and $3.50
$500 Battenburg Lace Collars $3.50
$3.50 Point Applique Collars $2.25
$3.50 Handmade Persian Collars 81. rs
$500 Spanglc Collars and Tabs. 81 80
100 Lace Stock Collars soc.
soc. Silk Stock Collars . csc.
CSC. White Pique Wash Ties IL lie.
25c. Turnover Lace Collars 10c.
Toe. Assorted Lace Collars. 49,. sc
soc Crush Silk Belts CSC
25c. Persian Belts IL 1-2<
S1.25 Shawls and EascinatoTs 63c
$1.25 Silk and Wool Scarfs .63c
S1.75 Jap Crepe Scarfs 80. -. $50
$500 Zephyr ShawIs -. 49,. SIS
$500 Shell Stitch Shawls $500. 10
75c. Baby Knit Sacques -. -. $3.50
10, 20 and 25c. Silk MORE Ribbons
at 49,. -. - 1-2. 10 and II lie
40. 80 and 75c. Double Face Sati
Ribbons -. -. 20. % and $50
25c. Lace Stripe Wash Ribbons II IL
Soc. Lace Lislc Gloves III 1-2c
73c. Lisle Gloves (colors) go. .25C
Soc. Lace MittS -. -. .... 25c
soc. super Silk Gloves e.. 200
75c. Lucille Silk Gloves -. 81 IL,
GENTS FURNISHINGS.
Every article is of this season
production. All new and just WIla
You want. Such chance may no
come your way again this season.
10. IL 1-2 and 15c. Mer's 4-pIy Liner
Collars, punched i'll lots of six
Tor. .20c
soc. Mems Working Shirts -. zoe
zoe. Fine Madras Shirts ...... 400
25c. Ribbed Under Shirts =. ~ 1-2.
$8c. Balbriggan Underwear =. 10,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
READY TO WEAR GARMENTS.

This phenomenal sale of Wooden
Skirts at half price has attracted hum
drcds of buyers. The quantity limit
ell. No more after these are vgonc.
Then regular prices you'll have to pay:
$3.50 Wooden Skirts, lined .75c.
$500 Cravenetted Walking Skirts $500
$3.50 All Wool Peacedalc CheyiOt
Observation-Disclosures and black
OnIy .........' ''.''.. 1890. 91'VV
Every School Teacher will want one.
CHILDREN'S DRESSES.
Ready made Dresses for children at
ust half price.
years zoe.
500 PcrcaI and Bingham Dresses
ages, 4, q and = years. 1900. soc.
$50 Chambray and Crash Dresses,
Il. and 10 years. ........... 7oc.
$500 Blouse Linen and Galatea
Dresses, s, 10 and II years. 81 90
$3.50 MEMBERSHIPS.
summer comfort in Lawn and Percal
House Wrappers. Worth $3.50.
Your choice INSTRUMENTATION. 75c.
SOC. CORSETS csc.
Ladies' True Fit Corscts. straight
front, dip hip. White and Grey.
Worth soc. everywhere, here at 25c.
LADIES WAISTS.
100 Wash Waists, good PercaI or
Lawn, excellent patterns; actually
75c., these now at. ........ 3Sc.
MILLINERY CLEARANCE.
The balance of Ladies' Walking Hats
Worth TO $500, for. ...... $1.OO
90 Children's Sailors. ....... soc.
,0c. Straw Hats with ribbon stream
!5c. Children's Pique Hats-red and
blue borders .. 10c.
Everything i'll Artificial Flowers
laIf price.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
During the rousing big Clearance
sale it will be impossible for us to
'haPge merchandise or send goods ont
IN approval.
Money refunded to all dissatisfied
buyers.
ANY goods will be sent G. O. ID.
stamps will bc given.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

WANTED-TO RENT OR BUY LO
cation for merchandising in towr
or country I. r.. Lashley, New
Hill. n. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

BOOKS-ANY BOOK DESIRED
supplied. Correspondence wanted.
j. A. Edgerton, Macon. n. c.
7-15-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
NOTICE.

Having qualified as executor Of the
estate of w. H. Young and wife. de-
ceased, late of Wake county, N c..
this is to notify ali persons having
claims against the estate to present the
same to the undersigned on or before
the 2Sth day of July, 1905, or this
notice will be- plead in bar of their
recovery.
S. u. HARTON.
McCullers, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
OPPORTUNITY TO BUY STOCK IN

a producing mining company, now
earning $500 monthly. Capitaliza-
ton small; will commence paying di-
vidends ranging from 5 per cent to
so per cent on investment in very
few months. Stock selling at 40c.
per share. Will positively advance
on August 25th to soc. per share.
References gladly given--Write me
for particulars if you desire to buy
stock in a legitimate proposition run
by honest men. eff not, don't
write" w. =. Fife, sos Mack Block
Denver, Colorado. 7-19-10t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
THE WEATHER.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vi
cinity to p. M, Thursday: Partly
cloudy.
The Weather Yesterday.
Maximum temperature, 81; mini
: mum temperature, 81; mean temper
allure, rs; precipitation, % inches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
Trains Leave Raleigh Dali,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Inside Inn-St. Louis, Mo.
Boylan, Pearcc & Co.-Fire Sale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

LAUNDRY FOR SAIE-SPLENDID
opening for good live man with
small capital. Address, Laundry,
Box 265.
7-20-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

WANTED-BY AUGUST 18TH. A
first class piano and organ sales
man. Reference required, Darneil
& Thomas. Raleigh, n. c.
7-27-5t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

WANTED-FEEDER FOR CYLIND-
er Press. Address Enterprise, High
Point. J. j. Travis. 6-21-t. f.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
WANTED.-GENERAL
HOUSE,

keeper at once. Apply. stating
terms to Gilmore Ward Bryant
Southern Conservatory of Music
Durham, n. G.. 7.27.Iw
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
TRULY vERITABLE BARGAINS.

Every item is OF the wanted service
able soT-iimitcd quantities, while the
lots last the reduced price will hold
good, but tr- and set the first pick.
1913. $3.50 and $500 Black and White
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

TEACHER WANTED-FOR FIRST
grade in the Tarboro public schools.
For further information write to
r. NJ. Davis, superintendent Tar
boro, n. G.
7-S-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
WE HAVE SEVERAL GOOD SEC

ond hand engines and boilers fol
sale, ranging from five to seventy
five horsepower. Quick delivery
I.aleigh Iron Works. 16-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

WANTED HEIRS OF ROBERT w.
Monroe, of Soccoro. New Mexico,
who died at Ell Paso. leaving a
large estate. S. Engelking, FL
Paso, Texas
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

WANTED At ONCE MAN TO run
wood lathe. Prefer man that is
competent in all shop work. Write
or call TO see me. A. T. Griffin,
Goldsboro, n. c.
T-oS-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
TEN CENTS PER LINE
(Six Words to the Line

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN 25 CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED AL
vERTIsING. RESULTS ASSURED.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
WAR ON RATS AND RAVENS.
Large Sum of Money to Be Spent by France in Campaign of Ex-
 termination.

The minister of agriculture. M Mougeot, has asked for 350000 francs to be voted by the chamber, with which he proposes to mbat the plague of rats from which a corner of the Department of Charentes is suffering, says arecent Paris report. The damage done by these little rodents to the crops of cereals last season was so great that the cam paign to be waged by M. Mougeot has the hearty support of all the farmers of the district thus attacked The means to be employed for their destruction is a poison to be provided by the scientists of the Pasteur Institute
 < But the work of destruction does not stop at the rats. The farmers have peti- toned for help in getting rid also of the ravens and magpies which prey upon the game, and part of the 350,000 francs demanded from the nation will be ap- propriated for this purpose.
 The ravens are, however, by no means an unqualified pest, for they have re- gently done a good turn to the market gardeners of the District of Argentelil. The vast beds of that fat kind of as- paragus which goes by the name of the district, and which is so highly es- teemed as a table luxury. was last sea- son attacked by mysterious disease which ravaged acres of plants. Just as the young plants were approaching ma- turity they hung their heads and wilted down, and the growers were in despair Acres of land were ruined and the loss was great.
 Then it was noticed that fiocks of ra- vens constantly descended upon the af- fected beds and carried on a lively war upon a kind of fly, specimens of which were sent up to the Sorbonne to be ex- amined. This fly was found to be the cause of the mischief. The abdomen is furnished with sting with which the creature perforates the stalk Of the as- paragus, depositing it's eggs in the punc- ture. Millions of larvae were thus laid. and, quickly matching out. ravaged the beds, entirely destroying the plants
 Deprived by MT. Mougeot of the good services of the ravens, the gardeners will endeavor to check the spread of tho disease by pulling up and burning the affected plants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
NAUGATUCK DIVISION


 Trains leave Bank street station for New York, Bridgeport, New Haven and other places south at 6:35, 7;55. 1o:52 a. m.; 1 40, 3:O5. 4;40, 6:15 and 800 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from New York, Bridgeport, New Hav- en and way stations at TIA. S:23, 9:05, 9O5, 10:38 a. m.: 1 :24, $40, 5:20, 6c30 GAS, 8:4S pI m.; 12:39 a. ID.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Winsted and way stations at sap 10:59 a. nl.; 3:41, 5:22 (NWaterville or1- ly GAS and S:4S p. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from Winsted and way stations at 6:35s 7:55, O:152 a. m.; 3:05, 5:47 (Water- yillel 6:15 p. m.
 | Trains leave Bank street station for Watertown and way stations at G45, S:2S, 11:03 n. m.; 1 80, 3:45, 5:10, 6:1o, 6:53, S:53 and 20 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from Wlatertown and way stations at GAO. 7:47, 10:31 a. m.; :OO, 2:56, 4 30, 5:52, 6:45, 7:45, 11:16 D. ID.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Bank street station for Ncwl York, Bridgeport and New Haven atI 7:05. $50 a. m.; 1:30, 5:10 and S'tO D. m.
 Arrive at Bank street sts ton from New York, Bridgeport snd New Hae ven at 9:53 a. m.; 1:13. :52. 9:35 p. nj. Leave Bank street station for Water. ! town and way stations at 9:5S a. m and S:03 D. m.
 Arrive at Bank street station from Watertown and way stations at 0:51 a. m. and 4:5S D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH. Trains leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at 9:05 a. m. and 6:15 D. m. Trains arrive at Dublin street sta ton from Middletown and way sta. tions at :50 a. m. and 3:5S D. m. Trains leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at TOO, 11:45 a. m.; :O1 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta ton from New Haven by way of Cheshire at 9:33 a. m; 2:3O. 7:45 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at 1:5O, T OO a. m.; $50 D. m.
 Arrive at Dublin street station from New Haven by way of Cheshire at $50 a. m.: 3 :45. S:10 D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
WHY JAPANESE IS STUDIED.
That Dictionaries Are in Great Demand.

I've opened this little atel.er," said a pretty Japanese student. according to the New Yor9 Times, just to sell Japanese dictionaries and teach the language"
 But do you find people enough to buy dictionaries?" was asked.
 Do I?" She shrugged her narrow shoulders. The only trouble is I haven't enough books"
 Are these pupils young or old, men or women?"
 "All kinds. Some are learning Jap anese for business purposes and others for culture. The war has aroused great interest in my country. Of course. all those who come are not in earnest: I have some pretty girls who want just 8 few phrases at their tongues end, like: Give my regards to them all, nina san hi yoroshiku; good morning, ohayo; good by, sayonara: are they all well at home? ouchi de wa nina san gokigen yo gozarimas ka? And how to count ten; One. hitotsu; two, fu- tatsu; three, mitsu; four, yottsu; five, itsutsu: six, mutsu; seven. nanatsu; i; eight, yattsu; nine, kokonotsu; ten. to.
 'One very funny but dainty little lady called to see me. She lives near by, at the Waldorf-Astoria.
 "'I'll give you $10. said she. if you'll teach me how to call Russian know an old farmer
 ''At first didn't quite understand, then said: Why, of course, just say: "Ano hito-wa hyakusho-de gozar-i mAs"'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
Race Preiudice.

The Japanese soldier was faint with loss of blood and abstinence from rice.
 The Red Cross nurse held bottle to his lips.
 What is it?'' feebly whispered the soldier.
 Whisky" replied the nurse.
 Resolutely he turned his lips away from the tempting bottle.
 No" he murmured, T don't like the last three letters of the word. They are undoubtedly Russian"
 Seeing that he was determined. tho nurse gave him large swig of brandy out of the same bottle. and he was soon himself again.-BaItimor American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
aoopyrighs, 1908, by William Wallace c0oEl

"It wasn't McCloud that quarreled with Sturgis in Hawkbill's."
 There couldn't have been any mo- tive" spoke up the doctor, who seemed to be stickler on that phase of the question.
 You'll not find Murgatroyd's re- volver in Murgatroyd's possession, insisted Lenyard doggedly. If you find it anywhere you'll find it in Me Clouds pocket Look and sec
 Come on, Merrick," said Darrel get ting up and raising his hands above his head
 You'll not find it." remarked Len yard while the marshal was making his search 'he wouldn't be so willing to let you look, if he had 1t. He's got rid of it somewhere.
 Any one would know the old man s gun. observed the clerk; there ain't another like it in the hull of Mon tana."
 ''I've seen it dozen times," said the marshal as he returned to his chair without finding the weapon. You've opened this up. Lenyard, and it's up to you to make good"
 "Yes,' said the doctor, "and be very careful. Roy. It's very serious mat ter"
 'It was serious for Darrell" an swered the young man warmly, "to have his good name taken away from him."
 Good name!" echoed Darrel deris- lively. "A gambler, gentlemen" he went on, turning to the doctor and the marshal "a man who follows the cards for living. This boy has a peculiar way of looking at things
 Lenyard grew angry.
 "McCloud," said he, q told you in Hawkbilrs that wasn't done with vou."
 Give Us your proofs" said barrel, shortly.
 ''Dr Payton," continued the young man, you know how hard I have worked to clear Darrel's name during the last month because l felt sure of his innocence. did not go to you with what had discovered because l vas waiting to find this man McCloud.
 "On the night Sturgis was mur- dered, McC1oud was in that private room there. with Murgatroyd. Mur-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12

katroyd haS been very late in getting back from the hills and he had found a letter from Darrel that made him savage and desperate. He looked out of the street window and saw Oarrel returning to Hawkbill's after having gone with me to the hotel.
 Telling McCloud to remain where he was, Murgatroyd rushed out of the room, but did not take his revolver with him. Don't forget that point, gentlemen Strange as 1t may seem to you, Murgatroyd was so excited he did not take hisNrevolver.
 'McCloud picked up the weapon and stepped to the open window. He leaned out, and down the street, in the glare of light from the dance-hall op- posite, he saw Darrel confronted by Sturgis. He raised the revolver, sight ed carefully, and fired. Then he rushed away. pushing the weapon into his pocket; rushed out through this very room, I'm telling you, and failed to see Jim Glenn who was standing here, a foot from the door leading into that other room. Isn't that so, Glenn?'
 I@Cley ol 0 dpPCuACd JO IAiC clerk who was leaning against the wall picking neryously at the sleeve of his coat
 That's so," said Jim Glenn, "but it will cost me my job, and maybe a whole lot of trouble besides, when the old man hears what I've told"
 Merrick hitched his chair alongside of Darrel's and the doctor turned a piercing look on tie clerk.
 ''Why did you keep this information to yourself, Glenn?" he demanded. Don't you know that it caused us to fix the crime on an innocent man? It drove him to his death, that is just what 1t did. Why didn't you come to me, or to Mir Merrick, and tell of this?"
 ''The old man gave me s1o0 to keep my mouth shut"
 "Ah!" cried the doctor; land why did he do that?''
 Because he wanted Darrel hung"
 Accessory after the fact!" ex- claimed Payton triumphantly. Tt means the penitentiary, anyhow"
 That's what" assented the marshal. Blamed tough on Darrel, though. recken I'd better put these on you, Mo- Cloud"
 Merrick drew a pair of handcuffs from his pocket and leaned toward Darrel. At that juncture faint rat tling was heard from the vault.
 Whats that?' came in startled tones from Payton as every eye was turned on the vault door
 Its Murgatroyd,' said Darrel. "It's getting close in there and he must want to get out"
 How long has he been in there?" queried Glenn.
 Ever since the doctor and the mar shal came. '.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
CHAPTER XVII.
pARREL uNMAsKEr.

 Darrel's amazement equaled the mar shal's and the doctors. So firm was his belief in Murgatroyd's guilt that he had heretofore left McCloud entirely .put of his calculations.
 Before Lenyard could follow up his Startling announcement with an ex- pIanation, the sallow-faced clerk pushed into the room, paused, and looked around him, aghast at the dis order.
 "Where's-where' Murgatroyd?" he asked.
 We don't want Murgatroyd now, z said Lenyard and drew close to the clerk and whispered to him.
 The clerk whispered a reply, five words of which Darrel happened to uverhear-"down the hall-tuckered out" Who was down the hall and tuckered out? Darrel reused himself with freshened interest.
 This is most astounding, young 9nan, said he to Lenyard, with jeer- Ing incredulity.
 "The truth comes that way, some times" returned Lenyard.
 But your accusation is arrant non- sense," persisted Darrell feigning an- gry impatience These gentlemen''-- he waved his hand toward Payton and Merrick-"will not believe you. I have already proved my case against Murga- troyd"
 Not exactly proved it." qualified the doctor. "The revolver has yet to be found and examined. Tn this coun- try five loads don't often reuaHin in 8 gun for a month. I'm not very Eope- full about your end of it, although Oar rel's ruse was clever one"
 What was the ruse?" asked Len yard.
 The doctor told him, with now and then word from Merrick.
 When the recital was finished. ex- pressive looks flashed between the clerk and Lenyard.
 "The marking of those bullets" de- rlared Lenyard. proves that McCloud killed Sturgis.
 Why in the fiend's name should Mo- Cloud kill Sturgis?" asked Merrick,