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Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-02
Equal SUFFRAGE Association

The Equal Suffrage association met
yesterday afternoon at the Woman's
club house for the election of ward
presidents, who will also act as vice
presidents for the association. Mrs
Eliza Tupper Wilkes was elected to the
First ward, Mrs. Chariot Wills to the
Second, Mrs. X. E. Pickett, Third; DR..
Anna b. Phillips, Fourth; Mrs. M. E.
Edwards, Fifth; Mrs Moore, Sixth; DR..
Kate Wilde, Seventh; Mrs. Tillie Hau-
terry, Eighth and Mrs. E. S. Howard,
Ninth.
The work of the association will be
renewed with added vigor, say the
suffragists, and organized efforts will
be made in every ward. Letters were
read from Mrs. S. Sperry, the state
president, and others interested in the
work, and Mrs. Sperry said that the
defeat which woman suffrage had met
at the California legislature can hardly
be called defeat, as many of the best
men were in favor of it and many of
those who opposed it were men who
could not be expected to stand for their
constituents.
Mrs. Spencer of Lassen county spoke
of the absurdity of the idea that the
ballot is all women are striving for,
saying instead that it is a matter of
principle rather than mere votes.
Men and women go up and down to-
gether," sair she. What affects one
must affect the other, for they cannot
be separated"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-02
The Greater Curiosity

One day at the louisiana Purchase expo.
sition a countryman from Arkansas appeared
on the Pike before building in which some
elk were exhibited He was attended by a
large assortment of boys and girls and
woman in sunbonnet.
1I'd like to 20 in there" he said to the
'bar<er," "but 1t would be mean to go In
without my family. and 1 cannot afford to
pay for my wife and seventeen children.
The barker stared at him in amazement.
Are all those your children?'' he gasped.
"Every ONE, said the man from Arkansas.
'You wait a minute" said the barker.
.Tm going to bring the elk out and let them
see you-all. "-Atkinson Globe.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-02
HOLLYWOOD IS
THEIR THEME
BRILLIANT BANQUET GIVEN BY
BOARD OF TRADE
N0TABLES GATHER IN FORCE
Civic Improvements, irrigation and
the Promotion Of Social Inter-
course Discussed by Well
Known Citizens

Special TO The Herald
HOLLYWOOD. May t.-Hotel Holly
wood was the scene Of a brilliant gath
ering this evening, the occasion being
the second annual banquet Of the
Hollywood board of trade.
Promptly at O'Clock, to the strains
Of music furnished by the Venetian
Ladies' orchestra. Col. ]. ]. Steadman,
president of the board of trade and
toastmaster of the evening, led the as
sembled guests to the banquet room,
where covers we're laid for $50.
Mrs. Anderson. proprietor of the
hotel, assisted by Miss Stuart, had
decorated the room with maidenhair
ferns, mustard and asparagus ferns.
Pond lilies from the ponds of Mr..
Sturdevant, Mexican dahlas, carna-
tions and sweet peas formed the table
decorations.
Col. Steadman first introduced A. G..
Bartlett. Mr.. Bartlett told of the or
ganization of the board, July Q, 1903;
how 1t became necessary to merge the
petty parties into a strong one, work.
ing for the good of all. He said the
object was twofod-civic improve
ments and the promotion of social in
tercourse among the members.
He urged many civic improvements,
chief among them being the planting
or shade trees. but in carrying out
these reforms he spoke of the neces-
sity of being economical.
Prof. w. c. Mendenhall Of the United
States geological survey had been in
vited to speak on "Our Storm Waters
Their Control" He was unable to be
present but Hon. George Dunlap read
his speech for him. Mr.. Mendenhall
gave as reason for the washing of the
canyons in arid and semi-arid regions
the absence of vegetation.
He urged that the denuded canyons
be bought as soon as possible and
planted. If this were done the forestry
officials would help.
Hon. L. C. Gates spoke on the Legal
Phase of the Case of Storm Waters"
Gen. John L. Beveridge spoke on
"The Public Schools of Hollywood ~
Two years ago there were but three
dilapdated buildings in Hollywood and
adjoining districts. q, AT present there
are seven fine grammar schools and
magnificent high school.
Gen. Harrison Gray Otis gave an in
teresting talk on "How Best to Beau
tify Hollywood" He advocated bride
paths and drives, constructed in the
foothills, and the improvements of all
grounds, public and private, with trees
and shrubs.
H. j. Whitley was to have spoken on
"Hollywood-Its Future" but having
been called away on urgent business
was unable to be present. C. P. Chase
spoke In his place and gave a glowing
prophecy of the future.
Judge p. S. Rishel made a witty ad
dress on "The Press of Los Angeles
County"
1.-THE Ladies-Our Guests" was the
subject of Jonathan S. Dodge, who paid
high compliments to the guests of the
board of trade.
Miss May Caldwell of Council Bluffs.
Iowa. rendered a number of vocal solos.
The whole assemblage voted this
banquet the best and most enjoyable
ever given by the board.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-02
SAN PEDRO AFFAIRS
Flower Festival Held Under Auspices
of Cheerful Workers

bpeVIuI 10 TIC HeIdIu,
SAN PEDRO, May IA flower fes-
tival was held under the auspices of
the cheerful workers in the opera house
this evening and proved to be a very
successful event. The queen was
chosen by the school children.
Judge Patterson has completed the
school census and reports an increase
over last year of sixty-seven pupils.
The census shows: Girls. 40; boys,
426; total number of children of school
age, S3S. Total number of children,
1045
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-02
Rheumatic Pains Quickly Relieved

The excruciating pains characteristic
of rheumatism and sciatica are quickly
relieved by applying Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. The great pain relieving
power of the liniment has been the
surprise and delight of thousands of
sufferers. The quick relief from pain
which it affords is alone worth many
times it's cost. For sale by all leading
druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-02
First Train Greeted

The first train over the new Salt
Lake route arrived in Riverside at 9:20
last night. It was met at the depot by
a large crowd and a delegation from
the chamber of commerce, headed by
the indian band from the Sherman in
stitute.
The members of the chamber of COM
merce delegation distributed eight half
boxes of Riverside oranges to the pas
sengers during the ten-minute stop.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-02

The czar of Russia may not smoke Las
Palmas cigars, but he ought to.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-02

If you want to go east, G. Haydocks
Aren't Illinois Central r r. 23S s. Sprins
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-02

The smoke that smokes--Las Palmas ei-
cara
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
III Honor of n lis White !,


% One Of the, most charming social
events Of the season was the linen
shower given by Mrs. II. hi. Young ut
her b e home on KanawhaS street; Wedneas.
day afternoon In honor OF Miss Kath..
arlne White says the Charleston Mail.
!. Those present were mostly mombersi
5of the Twentieth Century Club, Of ,t
which Miss White Is "a member. u
Z. y The 'l pretty part Of the affair was
y b, shower The guest OF honor 81.
was seated on a heap;ofs pillows inEthes,,
middle Of the iloorEwith ascarlet3um,I
533hrella raised while all the guests
gathered 'sI round and alta signal tossed
the packages Of; linen. which, had
been embroidered by the friends of
the Sbrlde.to.bc, at Miss White The.
parcels were then opened one by one ln
Miss White looked \ particularly
charming lin pompadour silk. Tho;
decorations In house wore yellow
and an white. Mesdames NJ Couch d and
Dyer presided sat2the coffee urn while;
\ Misses n Catharlne and Dorothy Dyer
served In the dining room.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
MANY 4 An FRIENDS.
WERE MADE BY MEMBERS OF
MALE ouARTETTE FIR ONES
ITHACA CONSERVATORY *
NJ Ia OF MUSIC, N !t

10
An appreciatiye audience enjoyed
the concert given at the First Baptist
Church last night by the malc quar-.
tette from the Ithaca Conservatory
of Music, Of Ithaca, New! York. The
young men were attractive in appear:
ance and won many compliments
from the audience Almost every
number was encored. The entertain.
ment consisted Of $quartettes, solos
and readings, and every performance
pleased. Mr.. Johnson, the manager
Of the quartette,a lis avery pleasant
gentleman, and HIS rendition5o Of MAY.
timer was exceptionally well receiv.
ed. VI Being encored he responded
with Thou Art Like a Flower by
List, which greatly pleased the 3au.
dience. 43::s ,Sss
Mr.. Wilson's readings were excel.
lentRand called forth great applause.
Mr.. Botsford has a mellow voice
which 1 is very pleasing to the ears,
Mr. Colbert was q general Sfayorite,
being both an excellent singer, and a
gentleman Of very pleasing person,
allty He IFS a cousin Of Mr.. Charles
4. gilbert Of Fairmont avenue, al.
though they had never &.metaprlor to
his Visit to this city q
Belewa is the: personnel ofgthe quar-;
i tette as well as the parts they sing:
r Wilson Johnson. first tenor;
Potter I. Botsford, second tenor;s
F. Frank C.f5Wilson, baritone and read:
err; John " odbert,s bass. II .;sss
These young men will receive la
!. hearty ltisa Y welcome liz they ever return
to Fairmont.s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
.ENAI.IEER sue EEDS JONES
RuI sists FlsFl w e.!
cogi issfoE Itt,,s &
8 ls Ted. 81

N q seccipea
itSis noFrtn ehaglesscn, lis
;s,esfpiiamtss ionsas epaty Game ana iFIsh
Warden fers Marion county. 'rhS doc.
. \ Y te was count signed Ny Cover
nor White February ID!
( SGT q TELEGRAM MONDAY
that lhttalt he had been appointei but the
co ~ n had sto wat for ti,e soy.
ernor & ture and DIDN'T arrive I'll
this morning ,II5 4.
MT Mr Walker " receiying tl,e hearty
ORGANIZATIONS OF his friends, II w,is
largely through the innuencc d
Harry Shaw and other Republisan
\ leaders .ls:s that MI. Walker susceeds,l
4E,3' walking on with setchers covntea
posi- ton ssst y; ~ HI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
: 49, -. . ". n.
Gifiin Is the Architect.

George E. Gifln, the well known
architect Of this city has the work
on the new Market Street M. r..
Church, at GAINESVILLE, Ohio. This is
10 be a very costly edifice, running
about s50,o06.oo. Hamilton and Irwin:
had a bid in for the construction, but
a ,lower bid secured it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
/ A Pleasant Eyctn,inu,,..j

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Helmicll enter.
tanned q number Of their friends last
evening in5honor o. their house guest,
Mrs Mrs. Oscar Bellstein, Of Allegheny,
Pa, Their guests numbered about
twenty and several tables were occu.
pied with finch, pit and cards. the
evening being most delightfully."-
spent. The affair was an entirely
informal one, but tall the more pleas:
i nlIl-t, because Of that. 5s33
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
An Inter TIM Run,or,,.

u Is r,lmored That d we'll known
young 33drllggist no has Been employ
ed In q pharmac III this city ios d.
number St,f years Viii shortly start Ii.
y business vs. An " Manningtoti I'his young
MAJ xtremel popular In IaIrnont
an and predicts SUCCESS for him
sa'llei l',sS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
Basket aIl@To.Niaht.

) \ red:hot basket bali game is
scheduled for tonight at the ". NJ,
e. a, gymnasium between the High
School and Normal teams. The feel:
ing between these old rivals is Tin
tense and a game t."'for blood is. sure
10 be. the outcome Of their clash to.
night. 81 "a
The lineup: s5;
High School. Normal.
Quinns( Gapt \. .R.F: Conway.
Barnes 7. r.. A. Gaskins (CapD'
Growl R.SG.. gBartholow
Bell IL G.. Grimes
Lynch !. Z. G III. Mckinney
Subs crowell, Frey; Amos, B.
:Bartholow, '.,5y. +.
Referee-Morflt.
Time OF Halves-2o minutes.
Admisslon-15 cents. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
5Vanrldryke5 &, Eat Y

Monday, Feb. 6 I'm the Hands 81
/, TIL. Car Fob. d Camille; Feb. 5;
Miss Miss Ilersey from Jersey; Eel. 0,
DIS 2 Jefy y and and Hyde; Eel. 1o,
In the East; Feb, III Jessie James. Ii
Ellis Ellis BENEFIT 1 Feb. "A Grand Opera
House. raj 8sj n
Wednesday, February 18th T,.ffThe
Little Homestead =, Grand opcrn
House. N u.
Thursday, February 10 - Under
Southern Skies, Grand Opera House.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11

Our imported Japan and hand paint
ed ware, German and ylland china
ware, are Xmas presents that are!
stylish and sensible. at easy prices
atgJ. u. Halls Hardware. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
5IlEEiorrss,ale.

SIX and "a hall acres OF land one
mile, mile! from Minersvllle good s.roeis;
house, stable and other oatbuildlnss
plenty % good fruit water plped lad
b hyotlnlsseasslxteen and d half acres al.
Joining also: Tor sale IL desired. Apply
to 8. alI,IsIsR 4
( 4 East Park
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
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XIV me local postefl lecs fpree than
\ sSSlls " thega nese ID mo scpss
senlsl blnell 6sea Il heaas6l IVES to|
Vic; limit The Occasion
jS y hotIsesS arnSing accorded a st6;
;stames Phillips, the we'll known
la; \ popular carrier oseS CIV hone,
Ion Jacobs street First ward has just
Aitsen; completed sl n II
I, The crowd assembled al eight,
O'clock land did not adjourn until III.
ter midnight Elegant refreshments
were served BY Mrs. Phillips and the
evening was thoroughly enjoyable In
all Srespects. Speeches were made $bSys
nearly all 1 present, but hereafter at
Ike bye functions, each speaker viii be
limited 70 two minutes: The only sad
feature & q the affair was the stealing
Of Bert Deherry.s horse and wagon.
The outfit was In the stable this
morning safe and sound. M IL e
The following were present: W. III.
Brand, Will Fisher, Harry N Engle,
George sauires, Luke Arnett. VIII
{satterheld, Fred Fleming, Bert bud.
ley, Bert Debetry, Charles 5Hayhu,Grrssit
and Tony the efficient stamp clerk s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
Guess Who.

Rumors Of the approaching mar.
rage of3 q well known physician an and
g charming widow OF the South.
Side are persistent, report having ii
that that the edding VIII. be celebrated
within the next few weeks
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
PROGRAMME
"a aNHt ..lssl HrTHHs gfHr = - : = - 47
For STATEN. M c. Al c OWEN.
TON, FEBRUARY 24-a6. I'll
Friday Afternoon, February "a. J

Friday Afternoon February "a.
3 P. M.-Prayer service, conducted
by Chas. II. Nutlle, sElliins. w. va. 1
3:S1-7Charles II. Burton, Grafton,
w Va presiding. Address, .What
may this conference mean 10 lis: In,
the light Of our needs, in the light
Of ourTlimtations, in the light OF our
!riesources?" Rev. Chas. s. Stevens, d. 4
~, Wilmington, Del.
4:15-G- Delegates report at Y. NJ.
G 4. characterization and assignment,
G:3o-M:S L. Church parlors- Ban:
qnet to delegates and Invited guests.
rendered by Woman's Auxiliary Of
Fairmont association,
Night session-People,s Temple.
I:30-song service, ex. Gov. Geo. W..
Atkinson, Charleston, W. Va, presid:
ing. ~. hi, q,
s;oo-Address: THE Young Mems
Christian Association, movement oil
Gods Providence lNrans5NN. ODER,
New YORK., City. & & N q
S:30-Address-- 1.-THE Supreme
Passion oftthe Young Mems Christian
Association Work. Rev. Chas. S,
Stevens. D. D.
Saturday, Feb. 25-X. M. C. a. Rooms.
%S:4o-Piayer service. conducted by
c. X. Ober. New York CITY
BLEW. T. Daum, Charleston. w
Va, presiding. Institute: Bible
study and shop meetings. Harry N.
Clarke, Cleveland, o.
1o:3o-John q. Lynch, Wheeling.
presiding. Address: "The Inter.
State Associations Working in For.
eign Lands" John B. .sleman. Jr.,
Washington. D. C.
11:15-W r. Stewart, Par!lersb,,rg
presiding. Address; Forward Move.
ment in Association Work IN West
Virginia" a. NJ. Lothrop, Washing.
ton, .. C. "
Afternoon Session.
20p-John Coldwell,2 Hinton, w,
Va, presiding. Institute: Local Work.
CHI. Mutue, Elxins, w. Va.
5000. G. Auglr, Grafton, W. Va.
presiding. Institute: Important Points
in the Management Of d City Assocla.
tion. OK. ober.
S 4:00-Through the courtesy Of the
Fairmont Coal Company delegates
will be given personally conducted
trip through one Of the largest coal
mines in the State, \! .555.,5isg
Normal School 5Auditorium. II
2:oO4:O0 - Students conference
Geo. X. McLanahan, Washington, b.
G.. presiding. Institute: Students,
associations. H. r.. Anderson, New
York City,,
Night 8session-People,s Temple.
37:3o-song service.
5S:o0--Dr. D. B. Purinton, Morgan
town, w Va. presiding. Address:
Rev. Ernest Thompson D. D.. of
Charleston, w. Va.
s:3o--A.ldress: THE Students of
the World United" H. P, Anderson.
Sunday; Feb. 26-Y.$ N. \ G: a. Rooms.
9:o047tPrayer service conducted BY
J:$fT: sMaylott, Clarksburg, WI Ea.s5
s:;so address "a Study I'D Perl
sonals Work Y, Harry n. Clarke.
4; q = o q: Ghureh services
Sunday Afternoon- pera House.
IL g 100 Mass citing for mel y Harsl
r,yai Clarke.
ias y 4 N. q. ymnasinn mass meet
ing for boys, Harry Abbott Grafton,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11


~. Va, presiding. Address, Gamer,
on Deck. Washington, D. G. Il
Presbyterian Church, mass meeting
for women. Address, Mrs. Frank W.
ober. New York City. .s5 ].55s
Sunday. NigIit-opera House.
: $50 Farewell service, Geo. F. lib;
bits, Washington, D g. presiding.
Short addresses: Hon. G. w. Atkin.
son, Rev, Ernest Thompson, d. D.,
tIno. B. sleman, Jr, and others. \,
Special Meetings, Saturday, Feb. 25.
l2:00-No on-shop Meetings: Con.
Quoted by John Caldwell, Hinton
chas. f. Burton, Grafton; O.. H. Car
srier. Williamson; L, G; Karnes, Hand.
ley.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11

corrse written Fire Insurance, 81
Policies m reliable mpanles insure
spromr Elements Id case of loss.
Tan With Juniins & Michael. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11

Charles Howard is d specialist on
ehildrenss photographs =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
.lKlLBUR HENNEN,
WANT ~, d 4, COLUMN ]
DO; Do y, gu Know Whit We Want?
Several Short Ads II,
is;SSS One Cent Per Word.

WANT Ed Lady to act as deputy in
Organizing the National Protective
Legion. 7NTrite#or call on VIM. F.
Stone, Watson Hotel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11
isForssale

4; $8 The best located cigar and station:
cry store I'M the city. stocis ab1,il
s2, 900. For further Information caIl
on Charles 2! Lloyd. PARKS Ayen,ie,
City,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11

ji!sylvANTED Lady, experienced in or
gganizing, to act as deputy for the,
National Protective League. Write
orr call II on WIN. f. Stone, Watson
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11

20 RI ENT-A few choice otfics
rooms in the new Peoples Bank build
ling Apply at the Peoples Bank.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-11

FOR RENT----A number Of flne office
rooms for rent in the Geo. n. Jacoba
building, Monroe street. Inquire Of
Geo. NJ. Jacobs, County Clerks Office
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-23
E5
Raising Blue
Grass TURKEYS
Kentucky Roads Dotted With Marchire
Flocks The Outdoor Method.
Tour of Palatable Birds

. ENTUCkY is coming forwar,
as a great turkey raising
a state and already bids fair to
rival Rhode Island and Con.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-23
|oS"< T. ~<~'
1~kA daM

$50 that is the tail end of the tele-
gram which Godfrey Stanton dis
patched within q few hours of his dis
appearance. There are at least six
words Of the message which have es-
capped US, but what remains-.Stand by
us for Gods sake"-proves that this
young nal saw a formidable dan
ger which approached him, and from
which some 4 else could protect
him. Us mark you. Another. person
was Involved. Who should il be BOT
the pale faced, bearded man, who
seemed himself in so nervous q state?
What, then, is the connection between
Godfrey Stanton and the bearded
man: And what is the third source
from which each Of them sought for
help against pressing danger: Our in
Quiry has already narrowed down TO
that"
I'VE have only to find to whom that
telegram is Addressed l suggested.
Exactly, my dear Watson. Your re-
hectlon, though profound, had already
crossed my mind. But I dare say it
may have come to your notice that If
you walk into a p~ostofice and demand
to sec the counterfeit of another mans
message there may be some d~isinclina-
ton on the part Of the officials to obljge
you. There is 50 much red tape in
these matters. However, I have no
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-23

60 you touch this sentleman's papers,
he asked.
Il am 4 private detective, and l am
endeavorinc to explain his disappear
ance.'
'oh, yoa are. are YOU: And who
instructed you. eh:"
This gentleman, Mr.. Staunton's
friend. was referred to me by Scot.
land Yard"
Who are you. SIR"
Il am Cyril Overton."
Then it is you who sent NE a tele-
gram. My name is Lord Mount
James. l came round as quickly as
the Bayswater bus would bring me.
So you have instructed a detective:"
Yes. sir"
And are you prepared TO meet the
COST"
Il have no doubt, sir, that my friend
Godfrey, when we find him. will be
prepared to do that"
But if he is never found, Ell? An
swer me that"
In that case no doubt his family
Nothing OF the sort, sir" screamed
the little man. Don't look to me for
q penny-not a penny. You under
stand that, Mr.. Detective. l am all the
family that this young man has got,
and l tell you that l am not respon-
sible. If he has any expectations it is
due to the fact that I have neve vast
ed money, and 1 do not propose to be-
gin to do SO now. AS to those papers
with which you are making so free, l
may tell you that IN case there should
be anything of any value among them
you will be held strictly to accoun FOR
what YOU do with them"
VERY good, sir" said Sherlock
Holmes. May 1 ask in the meanwhile
whether you have yourself any theory
to account for this young mans d!san-
pearance:'
NO, sir, I have not. He is big
enough and old enough to look after
himself, and if he is so foolish as to
lose himself 1 entirely refuse to accept
the responsibility of hunting for him"
81 quite understand your position"
said Holmes. with a mischievous twin
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-23

tht' 'hFs
ment, Tor example, l should be writing
a treatise instead of conversing with
you"
"No doubt, doctor, and yet the con
versatlon may prove moro important
than the treatise. Incidentally l NAV
tell you that we are doing the reverse
OF what you very justly blame, and that
we are e~ndeavOring to prevent my
thing like public exposure OF private
matters which must necessarily follow
when once the case is fairly in the
hands of the official police. You may
look upon me simply as an irregular
pioneer, who goes in front of the reg
ular forces Of the country. ! have
come to ask you about Mr.. Godfrey
Stanton"
"What about him!'
"Iou know him, do you not?"
81 is an intimate friend of mine"
you are aware that he has disap.
peared?"
"Ah. indeed" There was no change
Of expression in the rugged features of
the doctor.
"Hc left his hotel last night-he has
not been heard Of
"No doubt he will return"
Tomorrow is the varsity football
match.
Il have no sympathy with these
childish games. The young mans fate
interests me deeply, since I know him
and like him. The football match does
not come within my horizon at ALL"
Il claim your sympathy, then. in nv
investigation Of Mr.. Staunton's fate.
Do you know where he is?"
"Certainly not"
You have no seen him since yester-
day."
mo, / have not
"Was Mr.. Staunton a healthy man, .,
absolutely"
did you ever know him ill?"
Never"
Holmes popped a sheet Of paper be-
fore the doctors eyes. "Thon perhons
you will explain this reccipted bill for
IL guincas paid by Mr.. Godfrey Staun-
ton last month to DR.. Leslie Arm
strong Of Cambridge. I picked it out
from among the papers upon his dosl, ),
The doctor flushed with anger
Il do not feel that there Is nv rooy,,
why I should render an explanation n
voH. Mr.. Holmes"