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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-09-23

CHAPTER Several u >ttrious deaths have
ocyalted il Tie Moore house in Washington. IL
J. vacant. Inc.c David Moore, prospective
hyir, WidoWrr TeClu-r. lNcs across The street.
H.s niece Veronica Moore. in Il lit OF caprice
opens the house 10 celebrate her ~cddiL- Win
Francis Jeffrey. \ supposed gut-t "hh lpuHu
king dead il. the fatal room before the ceremony
wa finished. Wien The story opens. IN house
i asaln empty, and uric David LotiiC- tie iu-
lice That i.ht - seen there a. night IA de-
tcctiNc yuc~ VITA lutc David and after a '-""
from iic Dut>.cc concludes that there y som, one
in the house. -uhuunIu- AID. lie eLtcf-. WINE
Uncle David rctires within his own nome ana
begins playing the organ. The detective hhGs
the body Ui u woman GA the fuoi.l IN front OF
settle which has played part III previous trsge-
die. pistol l. attached TO her wrist by no
bon IA detective goes with nclc David
and after view from the outside con cludes
that there is some one in the house. summon
ing and. he enters while Uncle David Tetres
within his own home and begins playing the
or an. The detective finds the body OF woman
on the floor in front of settle which has
played part III previous tragedies. A pistol Is
attached TO her wrist by ribbon. Hin an
upstairs room the detective finds burned matches
candles, a rich wrap lying with the bridal bou
quot and handkerchief marked Veronica"
with dust upon 1t. On a mantcl are hnSer
marks in The dust and picture on the wall has
recently been busted IN-Ncronica's half sister,
Cora lutte, is strangely affected on the scene OF
the tragedy. The dead woman's watch had
fallen and stopped at 7:l3. jeffrey comes in with
II note from his wife saying that she did no I
;ove him she thought. Miss futile evidently
loves him. N-Uncle David takes the news
calmly. lie has candles in the house, although
it is lit by gas. Nl-Jeflrey had courted pcnni-
less Miss 1utllc, then turned to Veronica. VII
and Nlil-1he detective finds some gilt metal
filings left behind IN the house after ali " clews'
had been officially removed. Jefirey's finger
marks are seen TO correspond with those found
in the dust in the rooms. IN and X-Derective
employs young woman named Jimmy to liter
view Jefley's maid, Loretta. jeffrey ordered
candles of hts grocer before his wifes death.
&c admits that lie was in the Moore house the
night before his wifes death, that he was jealous
and had words with her. XI-Loretta Gays that
Jeffrey and his wife quarreled the day before
her death. Miss futile and jeffrey were not at
home at the hour of the tragedy. The dead wo-
mans wedding ring lay ON her jewel case at
home. II showed blood marks. Miss futile was
excited over the news of the tragedy and JEFF
frey WAS very calm.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-09-23

SOME men run an automobile about
as gracefully as city man milks a
COW.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-09-23

suppose you have your reasons for
asking even these puerile and SEEM
ingly unnecessary questions. The COW
er is queer one, l believe, partly red
and partly green, and that IS all I
know about it."
'Is this the book?"
Mr.. Jeffrey glanced Mt the volume
the coroner held up before him.
II believe so; 1t looks like it."
The book had flaming cover, quite
unmistakable In its character.
THE title shows 1t to be the same"
remarked the coroner. "Is this the
only book with cover of this kind in
the houseT'
The only one, should say
The coroner laid down the book.
Enough Of this. then. for the pres
ent; only let the jury remember that
the cover of this book Is peculiar and
that it was kept on a shelf at the right
OF the opening leading into the adjoin-
Ing bedroom. And now, Mr.. Jeffrey.
we must ask you to look at these rings.
or, rather, at this one. You have seen
1t before. y is the one you placed ON
Mrs. Jeffrey's hand when you were
married to her little over a fortnight
ago. You recognize it,"
Il do"
DO you also recognize this small
mark of blood on it as having been
mere when 1t was shown to you by the
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"SyOMAcH TRCssElE.D

UAbout ten years ago began to have trouble
with my stomach" writes Mr VIM. Connolly
OF SIS Walnut Street Lora:n. Ohio. VT got SO
bad that had to lay of quite often two and
three days i'll a week, my stomach would bloat
and would belch up gas. aud was in awful dis
tress at such times have employed and been
treated by the best doctors in this city but got
no help whatever. Some said had cancer of
the stomach, others catarrh, others dyspepsia
have bought and tried everything saw alver-
tised for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. but
continued to get worse all the time. About
twelve months ago l was i'll such a condition
that my friends had some fear about my recover
ing. called doctor and he found me in
very bad shape. Hands and limbs were cold
and dripping with cold sweat. He told ME that
had very bad case of chronic indigestion. I
was under his treatment until this spriug (ISqSl
but did not improve any. BY some way or
other happened to get hold of a vial of your
Pellets, and thought they helped me. 1t
was then / wrote to you for advice. You told
me that by my symptoms yoa thought / had
liver complaint and advised the use of your
Golden Medical Discovcry aud Pleasant Pei
lets in connection. ihcse medicines ! have
taken as direct J. ana very happy to state
that commenced to e,t heltcr from the start
and have not lost day this summer on account
Of my stomach. feel tip top. and better than
have for ten years"
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his own hand.
1T is my wife's writing" he inlpa-
tiently declared; written, as all can
see. under great agitation of mind. but
hers without any doubt"
will You read aloud these words for
our benefit asked the coroner.
The lines he was thus called upon to
read may bear repetition:
find that I do not love you as
thought. ! cannot live knowing this to be
So. Pray God you may forgive me.
VERONICA.
As the last word fell with n little
tremble from Mr.. Jcffrey's lips the
coroner repeated:
You still think these words were ad-
dressed 10 you by your wife; that in
short they contain an explanation of
her death?"
Il do
There was sharpness in the tone. Mr..
Jeffrey was feeling the prick. There
was agitation in 1t. TOO; an agitation
he was trying hard to keep down.
You have reason, then" persisted
the coroner, for accepting this pecul-
lar explanation of your wife's death.
n death which. in the judgment Of most
people, was of n nature to call for the
strongest provocation possibleT
MY wife was not herself. My wife
was in an overstrained and suffering
condition. For one so nervously over
wrought many allowances must be
made She may have been conscious
of not responding fully to my affec-
ton. That this feeling was strong
enough to induce her to take her life
is source Of unspeakable grief to
me- but one for which you must find
explanation. as I have so often said.
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CHAPTER XII.

XVYHEN Francis Jeffrey's hand
WV fell from his forehead and
he turned to face the assem-
bled peOnle an Instructive
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The disputed writing

in the terrors caused by the dread
event at the Moore house, which re-
called old tragedies and emphasized a
most unhappy family tradition"
The coroner paused moment to let
these words sink into the ears of the
Jury, then plunged Immediately into
what might be called the offensive part
Of his examination.
"Why, If your wife's death caused
you such intense grief, did you appear
SO relieved at receiving this by no
means consoling explanaton?"
At an implication SO Enthusiastically
suggestive Of suspicion Mr.. jeffrey
showed fire for the first time.
Whose word have you for that? A
servants, so newly come into my house
that her very features are still strange
to me. You must acknowledge that
person Of such marked inexperience
can hardly be thought to know me or
to interpret rightly the feelings Of my
heart by any passing look she may
have surprised upon my face"
This attitude Of defiance SO suddenly
assumed had an effect he little realized.
Miss futile stirred for the first time
behind her veil, and Uncle David, from
looking bored, became suddenly quite
attentive. These two but mirrored the
feelings of the general crowd, and mine
especially.
1--WE do not depend on her judgment
alone" the coroner now remarked.
1.-The change in you was apparent to
many others. This we can prove to
the Jury If they require it."
But, no man lifting a voice from that
gravely attentive body. the coroner
proceeded to inquire If Mr.. Jeffrey felt
like volunteering any explanations or
this head. Receiving no answer from
him either. he dropped the suggestive
line Of inquiry and took up the consid,
Grafton Of facts. The first question he
now put was:
Where did you find the slip Of pa.
per containing these last words from
your wife,"
I'm book 1 picked out of the book
shelf In our room upstairs. When Lo
retta gave me my wife's message ]
knew that l should find some word
from her in the novel we had just been
reading. AS we had been interested in
but one book since our marriage, there
was no possibility Of my making any
mistake as to which one she referred"
"Will you give us the name Of this
novel?"
Compensation
"And you found this book called
Compensation In your room upstairs?"
YES"
ION the bookseller
yes"
where does this bookshelf standl"
Mr.. jeffrey looked up as much as to
say, why SO many small questions
about so simple a matter% but an.
swered frankly enough:
"At the right of the door leading
into the bedroom"
"And at right angles to the door lead.
Ing into the hallY"
YES"
Every good. Now may I ask you to
describe the cover Of this bookT'
1.-THE cover? never. noticed the
cover. Why do you Excuse me, ]
Miss futile and Uncle David
1istsain6 to the evidence
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HdEN FRANCIS JenreyS hand
WV fell from his forehead and
he turned to face the assem-
bled people an instructive
compassion arose in every breast at
Sight of his face, which, II not open in
its expression. was at least surcharged
With the deepest misery.
pass over the preliminary examina.
ton of this important witness and pro.
coed at once to the point when the
coroner, holding out the two or three
lines of writing which Mr.. Jeffrey had
declared to have been left him by his
wife, asked:
Are these words in your wife's
handwriting"
Mr.. Jeffrey replied hastily and with
just glance at the paper offered him
They are"
The coroner pressed the slip upon
him.
Look at them carefully" he urged.
THE handwriting shows hurry and in
places Is scarcely legible. Are you
ready to swear that these words were
written by your wife and by no
Other?"
MIR. Jeffrey, with just a slight con-
traction Of his brow expressive Of an.
noyance, did as he was bid. He scan.
ned, or appeared to scan. the small
scrap Of paper which he now took into
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detective GA your return from seeing
her dead body 1t the Moore housei"
Il do yes
How do you account for that spot
and the slight injury made to her fin
ger: Should you uot say that the ring
had been dragged from her handf"
Il should"
by whom was it dragged? By
yon:"
mo, sir"
by herself, them"
ut would seem So"
much passion must have been in
that act DO you think that any ordi-
nary quarrel between husband and
wife would account for the display of
such fury? Are we not right in sup
posing q deeper cause for the disturb
ance between you than the slight one
you offer In way Of explanation?'
An inaudible answer; then a sudden
Strengthening of Francis Jeffrey's fine
figure. And that was all.
Mr.. Jeffrey, in the talk you had
with your wife on Tuesday morning
WAS Miss 4 ulllt
1T was mentioned; yes, sir
with recrimination or any display
of passion on the part of your wife,"
You would not believe me if said
no." was the unexpected rejOinder.
The coroner, taken aback by this di-
rect attack from one who had hitherto
borne all his innuendoes with apparent
patience. lost cOuntenance for mo-
ment. but. remembering that in his of
fetal capacity he was more than a
match for the elegant gentleman. who
under other circumstances would have
found it only too easy to put him to the
blush. he observed with dignity:
Mr.. Jeffrey. you are on oath. We
certainly have 10 reason for not be-
lleving you"
TO BE C. DNTINIrED.
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GAINED S5xYgEw POUNDS.

ut was twelve years ago that derived so
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Mrs. Olive Stevens, of North Harvey. Cook Co.,
Ill. III was afflicted with a scroiulous tumor in
the left side OF my neck 1t fully large
as large sized walnut and painful that I
could get but little sleep at night l doctored
with several physicians but received no benefit.
The tumor grew rapidly and became infamed
and my general health became impaired.
III grew very weak. One physician said
would be in consumption in a very short time
Our home physician said would have to have
the tumor removed, but aherward told my hus-
baud that had heart trouble and he would not
dare give me chloroform ether. so he told me
to be very careful gave me medicine but did
me no good. l went to Michigan. was there
three months, and while there took DR. Perce's
Golden Medical Discovery and used 'Lugors
Solution as directed in your pamphlet. While
away gained sixteen pounds, the tumor be-
came smaller, and less painful, and to-day there
Is not sign of it. feel confident shall nevei
be troubled with it again. We think there is no
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recommended it to a great many who have
taken it with De,y favorable results.
oThe Golden Medical Discovery cured my
neck entirely"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse
and regulate the bowels.
The border vidette., 1904-01-09
Notice of Hearing Petition.

In the Probate Court of the County of
 Santa Cruz, Territory of Arizona.
 In the Matter of the Estate of Char les Russell, deceased-
 Notice is hereby given that Geo. N- Owesney has filed in this conrt his petit tion praying that Letters of Adminis- tration of the estate of Charles Russell be granted to him and that the same will beard on Saturday, the 9th day of January A. D. 1904. at ID O clock in the forenoon of said day, at the Court room of said Court, in Nogales, County of Santa Cruz, Territory of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause. if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated December 26st, 1903.
 w. A O'CONNOR. Clerk.
The border vidette., 1904-01-09
Congratulations

Mir. John IT. Cullom, Editer of the Garland, Texas. NEWS. has written a letter of congratulations to the manufacturers of Chamberlain' Cough Remedy, as follows: s'Sixteen years ago wheu our first child was a baby he was subject to croupy spells and we would be very uneasy about him. We began using Chamberlain's Cough Re medy in 1887, and finding iu sncl: reliable remedy for colds and croup, we have never been without It in the house since that time. We have five children and have given it to all of them with .ood results. For sale by all Druggists.
The border vidette., 1904-01-09
Notice for Posting of Settlement of
 Account.

In the Probate Court of tho County of
 Sauta cruz, Territory of Arizona.
 In the Matter of the Guardianship of the Estates of John Jund, and Trinidad Jund, minors.
 Notice is hereby given that Wm. F. Marleau. the Guardian. of the estates of said minors, has rendered and pre- sented for settlement, and filed in said court, his Partial account of his ad- mInistration of said estates and that Saturday. the 16, day of January, 1904, at 10 o'clock, a. m-, at the court-room of said court, at the court house in Nogales, in said Santa Curz county, has been duly appointed by the said court, for the settlement of said account at which time and place any person in terested in said estate may appear and file his exceptions in writing to the said account and contest the same
 Dated December, 3lst, 1905
 2-t. w A. O'CONNOR, Clerk.
The border vidette., 1904-01-09
Notice of Hearing Petition.

In the Probate Court of the County of Santa Cruz. Territory of Arizona
 In the Matter of the Estate of Anna Amsden, an incompetent.
 Notice is hereby given that A A. Doherty, has flied in this court his petition praying that an order of the Probate Conrt he made empower ing the said Guardian to sell certain Real Estate belonging to the Estate of sald incompetent, and that the same Will be heard on Monday the 25th day in the forenoon of said day, at the courtroom of said court. in Nogales County of Santa Cruz, Territory of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show canse. if any they have, why the prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated January 6, 1901.
 3-t W A. O'CONNOR, Clerk.
The border vidette., 1904-01-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office ot the Board of Supervisors of Santa Cruz county, up to 10 o'clock, a. m., Mon- day February 1st, 1904
 For the excavation and removal of the excess of earth from the grounds, of the Santa Cruz Court House and the grading of the same according to the specifications on file in the office of tEe clerk of the board.
 The board reserves the right to re- ject any and all bids.
 By order of the Board of Supervisors.
 Nogales, January 9th, 1904 At. PHIL HEROLD, Clerk. |.
The border vidette., 1904-01-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of WN Cummings, deceased |. Notice IS hereby given by the under signed. Executrix, of the Estate of w. N. Cummings, deceased. to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within Four months after the first publication of this notice to the said Executrix. at her residence in Nogales, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. in said County of Santa Cruz. PRUDENCE ANN C USiMINGs,
 Executrix of w. N. Cummings, de- ceased.
 Dated Nogalas, Arizona. this 31st, day of December, 1905.
 First pub Jan- ,, 1901. At
The border vidette., 1904-01-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that certificates of ofindebtedness in the county road fund, Nos. POT POS 222- -;07 -30S -309-3lO 399-4O0- 45S-459-526 -52I-52S-529 -530-531- -532-5333- 534- -5S6- -5S1-5SS- -J90-59l -592 and 5a3, series of 1902, are now payable, and up on presentation of same to the clerk of the board, warrants on the treasurer will be issued.
 By order of the Board of'Supervisors.
 PHIL HEROLD, Clerk.
The border vidette., 1904-01-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that certi ii- pense fund, Nos 5o1 to 5S5, inclusive, series of 1902, and Nos. l to 24O, in elusive, series of 1903. are now payable, and upon presentation of same to the clerk of the board, warrants on the treasurer will be issued.
 By order of the Board of Supervisors
 PHIL HEROLD, Clerk
The border vidette., 1904-01-09

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-10
WAKE PRIMARY
FOR DEMOCRATS
Candidates and Township
Polling Places.
READY FOR BALLOT
Friends of Various Candidates Put IN
Strenuous Day en- Eve of Battle
The Official Tickets For Com
MISUNDERSTANDING Cam
paign Methods.

The Wake County Democratic
Primary will be held today. the polls
opening at sunrise and closing at sun
ser.
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THE EDITORS BRAIN
Did Not Work Well Uadcr Coffee.

brain workers health is often in
jured by coffee, badly selected food ana
eedentary habits The experience OF
the MANAGING Editor OF one OF the
most prosperous newspapers IN the
Middle West, with Postum FOOD COZ
fee illustrates the necessity OF proper
feeding for the man who depends Oh
his brain for a living.
up to three years ago, writes TINS
gentleman, Il was Il heavy cofIee
drinker. L knew it was injuring me.
1t directly affected my stomach ana
/ was threatened with chronic dyspep-
STA. 1t was then that my wife pei
suaded me to try Postum Food Coffee.
The good results were so marked that
! cannot say too much, for it. When
hfst prepared ! did not fancy it, but
inquiry developed the fact that cook
had not boiled it long enough, SO next
time l mad 1t properly made and was
charmed With *. Since that time cof~
Nee has had no place on my table
save for guests. Both myself and
wife are fond of this new cup which
cheers but does not inebriate i'll n
much truer ana inter sense than cof-
fee. My stomach has resumed it's
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and strong again mentally and physi-
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/ am confident that coffee is = noico,
to many stomach, and | have ,eoo,,,
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q number of M friends who wara
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Name given by Postum Co., Battle
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KILLED BIZ OTHER NEGRO.
The Dead Man Was Too Attentive t.
the Wife OF the Slayer.

The Concord Times gives the follow
ing account OF q homicide in CaDarrus
county:
c. w. Culbertson is dead and Ross
Flake is not expected to live as q result
Of a fight which took place at the
home of Flake, near the Miami mine,
Wednesday afternoon about 4 O'Clock.
Both are negroes, and the trouble
arose from Culbertson being too init
mate with Flakes wife. Flake was in
back room of his home and hearc
his wife tell Culbertson to go away
and let her alone, and at thefsame time
appealed to Flake to protect her. As
Flake entered the door of the room
where Culbertson and his wife were
he was attacked by Culbertson with d
raZor who began emitting and slishing
him severely. Flake kept backing un-
til he neared his trunk, from which
he took a pistol and shot Culbertson
in the left side, close to the heart.
After being shot Culbertson ran out OF
the back door, and. after running
about sixty yards, fell over dead with
his razor still in his hand.
Flake was unable to follow him, as
he was considerably weakened by the
loss of blood Medical attention was
summoned for him at once, and mis-
wounds were promptly attended. He
is still alive, but is in serious condi-
ton.
Sheriff Harris and Deputy Robinson
were notified and left at once for the
scene, but Flake was not able to be
moved, and no arrest was made. Flake
says he shot in self-defense.
Flake lives on a farm OF Mr.. e. L.
Bost, and Culbertson was ali employe
at the Miami mine.
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