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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-08-23

ing east coast air with him as he en-
tered Having shaken hands with each
Of us. he was about to sit down when
his eye rested upon the paper with the
curious markings which had just ex-
amiped and left upon the table.
'~Well. Mr. Holmes. what do you
make of thesc?" he cried. ''They told
me that you we're fond Of queer mys-
teries. aud don't think you can find
a Tteerer ons than that. sent the
paper on ahead. so that you might have
time to study it before I came"
ct is certainly rather curious pro
ductlon," said Holmes. "At first sight
1t would appear to be some childish
prank 1t consists Of number Of alb.
surd little figures dancing across the
paper upon which they are drawn: Why
should you attribute any Importance tc
so grotesque an object?"
81 never should. Mr. Holmes, but my
wife does. 1t is frightening her te
death She says nothing. but can see
terror in her eyes. That's why want
to aft the matter to the bottom
Holmes held up the paper so that the
sunlight shonc full upon it. 1t was q
page torn from a notebook. The mark
ings were done in pencil and ran ii
this way
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-08-23

Well, Mr.. Holmes, ,ohat do you make
of Htesep"
play billiards to steady the cue: third,
you never play billiards except with
Thurston; fourth, you told me four
weeks ago that Thurston had an op-
ton on some South African property
which would expire in month and
which he desired you to share with
him; fifth. your check book is locked in
my drawer and you have not asked
for the key: sixth, you do not propose
to invest your money in this man
her"
How absurdly simple" cried.
"Quite So" said he, little nettled.
Every problem becomes very childish
when once it is explained to you. Here
& an unexplained one. See what you
can make of that, friend Watson" He
tossed sheet Of paper upon the table
and turned once more to his chemical
analysis.
looked with amazement at the alb
surd hieroglyphics upon the paper.
why, Holmes, it is a child's draw
ing!" I cried
"Oh, that's your idea"
what else should it be?'
THAT is what Mr.. Hilton Cubitt Of
Riding Thorpe Manor, Norfolk, is very
anxious to know. This little conun-
drum came by the first post, and he
was to follow by the next train.
There's ring at the bell, Watson. I
should not be very much surprised if
this were he."
A heavy step was heard upon the
stairs, and an instant later there en-
tered a tall, ruddy, clean shaver gen
tleman whose clear eyes and florid
cheeks told of life led far from the
fogs of Baker street He seemed to
bring Whit Of his strong. fresh. brac-
4
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-08-23
C. &. N. W. r. r
East Bound.
illinois Central r. r. Time Table
East Bound

No. 4 Omaha St. Paul Minneapo-
lis 81 Chicago: Express, Daily)9.T A. M
No. ~ Co. Bluffs & Eft. Dodge Way
Freight, DAILY except Sunday 10. IS A. M
No. % 90. Bluffs & FIT Dodge Local
DAILY except Sunday. ........5. So P. NJ.
No 2 Omaha, St. Paul Minneapo-
lis g. Chicago Limited (Daily),9. 80 P. M
West Bound
40. i Chicago st. Paul & lMinn-
eapolis Limited, (Daily).......6 IS A. NJ
No. 81 E't. Dodge & Co. Bluffs
Local DAILY except Sunday g. % A. Nj
No. 81 Local Way Freight. DAILY
except Sunday 90 P.
No. 8 Chicago Minneapolis. St.
Paul s. Oma aha Express, DailylS. % 2. n
Nos. L aud . stop only at Rockwell City
Wall Lake, Pension and Logan.
No. 8 stops at Arion, Dow City, Dunlap
Woodbina and Logan.
No. 4stops only at Wall Lake and Rockwell
City.
Nos. /, 2, g. and ara daily; Nos.3l, 3.
and ~ daily except Sunday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-08-23
The Adventure Of
the Dancing Men
No. 3 Of the Series

(c.,p,sbs. 1908. 3, a. Conan Doyle and Golfers
Weeky)
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-08-23

EJuEE1y vessel in which he was
xHEH1ly brewing q practicularly
maiodorous product His
head was sunk upon his breast, and he
looked from my point Of view like a
strange, lank bird with dull gray plum
age and a black topknot.
80. Watson" said he suddenly. you
do not propose to invest in South At
rican securities?"
l gave start OF establishment. Ac-
customed as was to Holmes curious
most intimate thoughts was utterly la-
explicable.
How on earth do you know THAR"
asked
He wheeled round upon his stool with
a steaming test tube in his hand and a.
CLEAN Of amusement in his deep set
eyes.
Now. Watson. confess yourself ut
terly taken aback," said he.
Il am"
81 ought to make you sign a paper to
that effect"
"Why?"
because in Ave minutes you will
say that it is all so absurdly simple"
81 am sure that [ shall say nothing
of the kind"
you see, my dear Watson''-he prop
ped his test tube in the rack and began
to lecture with the air Of a professor
addressing his class-''it is not really
difficult to construct series Of infer.
ences. each dependent upon its prede-
cessOr and each simple in itself. II,
after doing so, one simply knocks out
all the central differences and presents
ones audience with the starting point
and the conclusion, one may produce
a startling though possibly meretri-
cious effect. Now, it was not really
difficult by an inspection Of the groove
between your left forefnger and
thumb to feel sure that you did not
propose to invest your small capital In
! the gold fields"
Il see no connection"
very likely not. but I can quickly
show you q. close connection. Here are
the missing links Of the very simple
chain: First. you had chalk between
| your left finger and thumb when you
] returned from the club last night; sec
ond, you put chalk there when you
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-08-23

'LMES had been seated
for some hours in silence.
with his long. thin back
curved over a chemical
vessel in which he was
brewing a practicularly
malodorous product. His
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-08-23

(co,yisht, 1905. ), Mcclure, Ph,il,,. y CO..
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
LAPS EVER ON
THE ALERT
Special to The Oil Review.

Special to The Oil Review.
st. Petersburg, April 1S.-Na-
val workmen to the number OF
600 have been engaged at Cron-
stadt to 60 to Vladivostok, Man
churia. The party will start on
Thursday. A correspondent wires
that the Russians for the past
month have occupied positions
south Of line between Sepingati
and Ksvonson. Russ an scouts
who have penetrated as far south
as Changtufu state that the Japs
are erecting Notifications west of
railway, and have been fortifying
villages in that region, evidently
expecting Russian attack.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Strike Takes On
Revolutionary Aspect

among them men known as revo-
lutionists. Today the victims Of
the clash yesterday were buried
at public expense. Flags in the
city buildings were placed at half
mast as a token Of mourning. 1t
is reported this morning that sew
eral Of the wounded have since
died. a general meeting Of the
strikers was organized today and
a recurrence Of disorder is fear
ed. Troops now patrol streets.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Special
Display
, Easter Hats

Ladies' Shirt Waist Suits.
Ladies' and Misses Tailor
Made Suits.
"printzeSS Cadets" Peter
TompSon Suits.
Ladies' Shirt Waists in
, silk, linen and cotton.
LADIES' Fancy Waists,
NeCkwedr, Hosiery, Hand
Bags, Dress Goods.
Robes in Lace, Linen and
Embroidery, black, white
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18

Special to The Oil Review.
Lima, o., April 18.-The Stand
ard Oil Company knocked out the
bottom Of the far west crude oil
hopes today and sent the market
down five cents a barrel in Kansas
and the two territories. This de-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Drop in Oil May
Precipitate Trouble

cline is the hardest blow yet
dealt to independents in these
fields. and practically means a
shutdown Of oil leases in the
west. Many hundreds Of Ohio,
Indiana. Pennsylvania and east
ern oil men capitalists are heav-
lily affected.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Labor Difficulty CuI-
inmates in BI00dshed

crossing at mill entrance and 30
to 60 men were bleeding from
wounds on heads and faces.
Clubs, stones and knives were
freely used, and several shots
were fired. The sheriff with a
posse joined the police and is
now in command Of the situation.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Russian Fleet Sighted.
cial to The Oil Review.

Special to The Oil Review.
Singapore, April 18.-Steam-
ship Huisang, just arrived, re-
ports at noon Saturday she saw
Russian fleet at anchor in Kam-
raucha bay. The vessels were. all
engaged coaling.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Special to The Oil Review.

Limoges, France, April 1S.-
The character of rioting here yes
terday is considered clearly revo-
lutionary. Three strikers were
killed and nine wounded, as a re-
suit of an attack by soldiers upon
the strikers, and so serious is the
situation that fresh soldiers have
been ordered to the scene. Thirty
two arrests have been made.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Fleet In Good Condition.
,ecial 10 The Oil Review.

st. Petersburg, April 1S.-No-
voc Vremyato prints several tel
egrams from officers with vessels
in the Baltic feet dated yesterday
in which they declare the fleet IS
in excellent condition. The place
from which the kilograms were
sent is not known.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Northcott Appointed to Succeed Atkinson

lican Committee, to be United
States Attorney for district of
West Virginia to succeed Judge
George W. Atkinson, who will be
appointed Judge of Court of
Claims in Washington, D. c.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Third Trial of Nan Patterson Approaching

was brought to bar for the third
time. Counsel conferred direct
with court as to form Of chal-
lenge of talesmen and selection of
jury commenced.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Downtrodden Jews Forced
to VaCate Homes

abandoning their homes, owing
to approach of the Easter relig-
ious celebrations. They fear the
Russians will take advantage Of
these celebrations to commit fur
ther maSSacres.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18

Special to The Oil Review.
London, April 1S.-A dispatch
to the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany from st. Petersburg states
that Jews in Kishineff and other
towns in South Russia are hastily
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Special to The Oil Review.

Special to The Oil Review.
Wheeling, April 1S.-A battle
between 65 Whitaker mill strikers
and Is men at works is now fur
iously on. The riot call summon
ed police to the scene. BY the
time the officers arrived a desper-
ate hand-to-hand battle was pro-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
The Oil Review,

Special to The Oil Review.
New York, April 1S-Unfnish-
ed case on trial before Recorder
Golf this morning delayed open
ing of trial of Nan Patterson, who
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-18
Special to The Oil Review.

Washington, April 18.-Presl-
dent Roosevelt has appointed El-
lott Northcott of Huntington, W.
Va, chairman of the State Repub-
The evening world., 1905-10-19

In all tho history OF dentistry nothing mas
ever been discovered Of such genuine SER
vice to mankind ns DR.. G.. Gordon Martin ;
Alveolar Method, for which six OF the lead
Ing world powers have granted him eK'lu'
sIye rights. Since this method was publicly
announced thousands OF persons have writ
ten the doctor from all parts Of the country
and hundrcds in good circumstances have
arranged to come from distant places to be
treated. this, aside from the numbers 10
and around New York who throns the doc
tors Offices every day,
But the most gratifying incident OF all
this enthusiasm Is the fraternal spirit that
other dentists have shown toward the new
discovery, and many who recognize their
inability to cope with such serious condi-
tfons as pyorrhea and falling teeth are send
ing their patients to Or. Martin TOT he
alone OF all dentists seems able TO cure
these diseases. Some time ago a dentist
brought three OF his patients 10 Dr. Martin
for treatment Of pyorrhea' and a cure was
effected I'm each case,
The evening world., 1905-10-19
Treats All Dental Diseases.

While Dr. Martin, II Is true makes a
speciality Of curing pyorrhea, Tightening
loose teeth, and replacing missing teeth
| without plate or bridge work, yet he treats
all dental diseases, and L may be taken TOT
granted that a doctor who can originate a
method so scientific as his can assurcdly
treat with perfection the simpler dental
troubles. Dr. Martins vast study Of the
teeth and gums, as well as his thorough
clinical, laboratory and practical experience
"a q leading practitioner, NJ him especially
| well Dr. the successful cure OF any diseased
condition OF the dental structure.
Persons who wish to save themselves inc
annoyance and Disagreement OF a SET OF raise
teeth, the dangers Of pyorrhea and tho tor
ture OF loose tooth Will without a doubt
go TO Dr. Martins Office for treatment as
il is now an established fact thst there
alone can such diseases be cured but the
doctor would also like 10 see At bis Office
men and women suffering from decaying'
broken or irregular teeth; from chalky, hol-
low or discolored teeth; from fetid and
purulent gums, from Assesses, necrosed
parts, foul breath, weak teeth, painful
teeth, tender or in1amed gums. and, In
fact, men and women suffering or discom'
forted from any abnormal dental condition.
To such as these he assures immediate re-
lief and ultimate permanent cure, The
courteous attention, the skilled treatment,
the sound financial standing and the high
esteem In which he is held BY the profess
sion warrants DR.. Martin Ia his assertions,
but, better and more conclusive still, they
are borne out by the many who have had
successful work done b. him, Their ame
will be given upon personal or written re-
quest from any one at any time, and inter-
| Csted readers OF this paper are especially
Invited to make the request,
All that the doctor asks IS that you call
with the intention OF becoming his patient
il he conylnces you that his Alyeolar Method
is best for you to adopt, and you being in
terested and In earnest, he will examine you
and tell you Just exactly what can be done
for you, For this there Is no charge what
ever, and the mere fact that you called aud
we're examined does not obligate you In any
way to take treatment, That decision is
loft entirely to you, so make It q point to
call at an early day, and Il is certain that
you will be surprised how inexpensive this
work really Is when compared with It's
originality, comfort AMI permanent value.
Those who cannot call In person should
write the doctor, no matter what distance
. from New York they may live, addressing
O, Gordon Martin, N. d., d. ID, 8. Qno.I,
suite 7OI, 800 Fifth nvn corner S2d st., New
| York, N. Y, and he will be pleased to for
wO to you his illustrated booklet on
: AfssslT Dentistry free Of charge.
The evening world., 1905-10-19
Your Teeth
or Gums Give
You Trouble?

Is No Better Place to Secure
Scientific, Skilled Dental Work,
No Matter What the Nature Of
1t, Than at the Office OF Dr. q.
Gordon Martin, the Famous
Originator OF the Alveolar
Method Of Dentistry-the Only
Method That Does Away with
Plates and Bridgework, Which
Tightens Loose and Falling
Teeth, Cures Pyorrhea and All
Other Serious Diseases OF the
Teeth and Gums. Call on Him
and Let Him Examine You. There
Is No Charge.
The evening world., 1905-10-19

struck Rufus on the head, knocking
him under the car, which killed him.
II the fender had been down the boy
would not have been killed.
This Is the same cause tina: has led
to the deaths OF all the other children
in this block, The mo.ermen IRE SC
anxious to get their cal. ready for The
return trip that they raise their Tenders
before they reach the Myrtle avenue
tenders they have nc control Of thelI
rorgb
The evening world., 1905-10-19
II the Dreadnaurht sheIIed New
NnrE.

New York would come to an end
very soon II England's newest battle
ship, the "Dreadnaught," were to an
Choir out In the North River and use
Riverside Drive for target practice,
She is the most alarming floating
arsenal in the world, and in the COM
ing Sunday World some things are
told about her that will make you
realize that war is getting to be
worse and worse every year.
The evening world., 1905-10-19
TURTLES TREATED CRUELTY.
investigation 10 lie Made Into the
Way They suffered on Trip Here.

SO terrible were the sufferings Of
the sixty turtles brought here from
Havana, Cuba, on the steamship Mon
terey that some OF the passengers have
complained to the Society for tho Pre-
yentaon Of Cruelty to Animals and
an investigation Is now In progress,
Agents OF the society have been told
that the turtles during the voyage were
kept from sliding overheard by ropes
passed through holes bored In the hip-
peqs OF the animals and bound tightly.
As the turtles struggled these holes
Vere enlarged and were apparently the
source OF great torment to them.
The first case even Investigated by
the Society for the Prevention Of Cruel
~ 10 Animals after rs organization was
alleged brutality 10 turtles.
The evening world., 1905-10-19

who picked lit.le Rufus Enrich from
the tack, SAID TO an Evening World
reporter:
Il was standing IN my door when
the car struck Iittle Rufus, lie was
playing In the street, and stepped In
front Of the car. II was going slowly,
but ne motUrman was using both
hands g. pull mp the fender, and had
let 30 II the controller as well as
the brake.
"Tha fender was halfway I'd. and
as the car came down the track Il
The evening world., 1905-10-19

No, lG7 Covert street. was killed at the
Hamburg avenue junction, June p, by
ear No. 1913, driven UN Mptormau
Thomas Howell The mOt0rmln was
arrested and a]rraigncd before the same
Magistrate who held MofOrmau Mar
shalskl yesterday, and was discharged
the following day, in spite Of vigorous
protests by The victims family.
Undertaken Noll, who has a depot
and chapel on the same block, and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-21
POOR RICH PEOPLE.

HE PERSONAL PROPERTY owned
by citizens of New York is worth
Just 1888, 291,713 less than it was in 1901
IL was worth very much less in 1904
IMAM in 1903. If the presen. rate OF de-
crease is continued for a few years il
won't take long to make the personal
property owned in New York Of 50 lit
tie value that outsiders viii require =
premium before they can be induced 10
accept it. Instead of paying taxes
New Workers win be asking the tau
gathers to pay them.
We assume, OF course. thas when the
assessor come around the citizens OF
New York place an honest valuation
on their property. Surely a man like
Russell Sage, who is repuseA TO own
from $40 OO0. 900 to $50 OO1. ooo worth Of
personal property. would not put his
holdings down i'm the tax books a $50
VOV II they were worth any more. W.
cannot believe that a pillar of the
church like John u. Rockefellc. would
value his stocks and bonds at only
$l,OOO,OO0 If they were worth a hundred
times that much
Our sympathy goes out u the poor
rich people Of New York They arc.
gi1wing poorer all the tima IA spite of
TIE popular impression to tho contrary.
Why, in order to earn an homes. penI,v.
for penny saved is as much penny
earned now as il was n T.D1.. Richq,t,'s
time, some of our supposedly rich
friends are compelled 70 maintain u
mansion i'm Newport in addition 10 a
mansion in New York - hey NAV
swear In New York that they live in
Newport, ana in Newro.-t that they
live in New York. thus avoiding taxes
i'm both places. DO you rot agree g-n-
lie reader, that this is monstrous
hardship
Who pays the taxes in New York:
Why, TIE man who can best aft I'd to
pay them, of course. Who is that man.
Really your ignorance surprises US. He
is the pampered aristocrat who walks
three miles every day with q fun
(sometimes) dinner pail to his wcrk
and then walks home again at night.
He owns the little place in which he
lives, and he c-UId not hide il if ~.
would. Then there is Croesus who
owns a little grocery or dry goods store.
also the magnate who punches tickets,
on the elevated and subway lines or
collects fares on~khe surface -oads.. also
others whose worldly possessions lro
where ali corners may see them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-21
Notice Of Special Citv Tax

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN-NO-
tice is hereby given that a special tax
for the purpose of constructing cement
sidewalk six feet wide. on the west side
of First West street from South Temple
- North Temple streets. in sidewalk dis
trtct No. 20. has been levied and confirmed
by ordinance of the city council dated
January 18th. 1905 Said tax is levied
upon the following real property in Salt
Lake City. to-wit: All of lots i 6 7 and
s. block s.. plat "A. Salt Lake CITY si1r-
vey. to a depth of twenty-five feet back
from said street is payable I'm three eo,IaI
installments. and viii become delinouent
a. follows; Said first installment on Feh
ruary 18th. 1905. said second instaIIrnen
on March 18th. 1905. and said third Install
ment on April 18th. 1905. Each of said In
staiiments except the first shall draw in
tereSt at the rate of 4 per cent per an
nun from the date OF the levy as afore-
said and " any or either of said Install
ntsnts shall be unpaid when they become
delinquent interest thereon Shall hr, At
the rate OF temper cent per atnum until
such delinquent ihstaliments are fully
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-21
Fading Resolutions.

CChicago-Record HeraIdD
Ten little resolutions all in a line
GOOD man burn his thumb, and then there
are but nine
Nine little resolutions wondering at fate
Ten dollars comes in sight and then there
are but eight
Fight little resolutions point the way to
Long comes a poker game and then there
are but seven.
Seven little resolutions in a sorry fix
Pretty woman comes along then there
are but six.
SIX little resolutions trying hard to
thrive
Long comes a horse race. then tleve are
but five.
Five little resolutions. only five no
Keyhole can't be found at all then there
are but four.
-Four little resolutions stin must pay a
Wife makes some inquiry, then there are
but three.
Three little resolutions looking very
some unheard-of circumstance brings
them down to two.
Two little resolutions pondcring what's
done
Preachers sermon hurts the man. then
there i but one.
One little resolution leaves month
Never mind: next New Years Day YOU
can make some more.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-21
Notice of Special CITY Tax.

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN-NO-
tice IS hereby given that a special tax
for the purpose of constructing a sewer
on @ street one block north from the
present terminus of the sewer between
First and Second streets. in sewer dis
t"ict No. !. has been levied and confirmed
by ordinance of the city council dated
January 18th, 1905. Said tax is levied
upon the following real property in Salt
Lake City, to-wit; All of lot T. block q:
all of lot ,, block %; all of lot ?. block
3. and all of lot l. block So plat ID. -
Sat Lake city survey. to a depth Of
twenty-five feet back from said streets
Is due and payable now. ant will become
delinquent March 16 1905 All special
taxes are payable at my office, room 1902
city and county building. Salt Lake City
l tab FISHER HARRIS,
City Treasurer and Collector of Special
Taxes
By GEO. II. WOOD
Deputy.
Salt Lake City. Utah January 19th 1885,
Sewer extension No. 80