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The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
Thousands Gather at Track
andCheey the
Horses.

flowing, while the betting ring was q
veritable seething mass OF humanity.
BETTING RING is THRONGED.
Half an hour before the big race Of
the day was at hand the betting ring
presented a sight worth going miles to
see, although it was almost worth ones
life to pass through it. Men elbowed
one another for a chance to deposit
their coin with the bOokmakers.
UP in the grand stand the scene was
equally remarkable. though that hustle
and hustle, the ruling factor of the wag-
ering place, was lacking Here hand
someIy gowned women and their well
groomed escorts gazed about them,
nodding to acquaintance and discuss
Ing the race and studying out the days
programme.
Pool boys dashed hither and thither
at the beck and call of some fair
plunger. Everyone seemed excited, and
as the races of lesser Importance were
decided one by one the tension in
creased until the occupants OF the
grand stand were ready to shout them
selves hoarse when the bugle sound
called the handicap horses to the post.
When the candidates paraded past
the stand the hum of thousands of
voices gave way to their cheers. Women
bent forward and clapped their hands
feverishly when they caught sight Of
their favOrite horse or jockey in the
procession. Men yelled and applauded
and felt satisfied as they beheld their
choice step proudly before the ever
critical throng that watched every
movement of the horses
CLAUDE Is CHEERED.
When Claude appeared it was the
signal for a general outburst of en-
thusiasm, which was a touching
tribute to the place he occupies in
the hearts of racegoers- The winner
of many turf battles was plainly the
public idol. Every one seemed glad
of chance to applaud the bay horse.
and as he cantered proudly along with
to show his appreciation.
AS the horses drew near the start
ing post every one in the grand stand
rose. The bettors forsook the ring and
crowded near the rail. A few minutes
of breathless suspense was spent while
Starter Dick Dwyer was getting the
| field lined up. The storm broke when
| the thirteen candidates sprang for
ward 1t never abated till w. r. Con-
| don tore madly to the wire, with
Claude, veterano and Barrack in his
wake.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
Flanagan Breaks Weight Record.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Many anna
teur athletes took part in the track
and field games of the Greater. New
York Irish Athletic Association in
Madison Square Garden tonight.
John Flanagan of the Irish Athletic
Association, the worlds champion
hammer thrower. established a new
American record by throwing the
twenty-six pound weight distance
OF 80 feet v inch.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
lD1NNERS OF BURNS HANDICAP

sKnown as the spreckels handicap.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05

flowing, while the betting ring was
veritable seething mass of humanity.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05

Elme-.27H, :53a.. ls2l. i:5Isz. At ,
show. As. Isabellita, place. e-5
Cheviot-Miss Dance Trained by
driving. There were large doings
didste. With more experienced
Powell. on Barney Dreyfusss rod
gible suiks.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
ENTHUSIASM is RIFE.

There may have been larger crowds
at the Oakland track. but never has
a more enthusiastic nor a more inter
ested mass of humanity passed through
the gates. The running of the Burns
Handicap seems to affect the people of
California to a marked degree and
arouses more feeling and enthusiasm
than all the other great turf events
decided year in and year out in the
Golden State.
The day was far from being an ideal
one, yet the crowd seemed to think
but little of the weather. Dark, threat
ening clouds were visible and a heavy
downpour seemed imminent The
showers held alocf and the clouds grad
ualiy began to dissolve, till a few rays
of welcome sunshine glistened forth
and appeared long enough to assure the
spectators their pleasure would not be
disturbed by Storm
The race course seemed to have taken
on a gala appearance in honor OF the
great event. The lawns were never
greener. the clubhouse never looked
more inviting, nor, in fact. did the gen.
eral surroundings ever present more
spick and span appearance The crowd
began to assemble early, and long be-
fore. the time rolled round for the first
race the grand stand was filed to over
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05

Ia. c.ncinnatus piace. -. show.
George Ada. Trained by G. Miller
received vigorous handling. Cincinn'
heavy for War Times. Clark on
was suspended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-13

, amused myself by visiting I-assa and
spending some days with the head
lama. You may have read of the re
markable explorations of a Norwegian
| named Sigerson. but l am sure that il
never occurred TO you that you Were
receiving news OF your friend. l then
passed through Persia. looked in at
Mecca and paid a short but interesting
visit to the khalifa at I[hartum. the re-
suits of which l have communicated
TO the foreign office. Returning TO
France, l spent some months in re-
search into the coal tar derivatives.
which 1 conducted in a laboratory at
Montpelier. in the south of France.
Having concluded this TO my satiSfac-
ton and learning that only one of my
enemies was now left in London. was
about to return when my movements
were fastened by the news of this very
remarkable Park lane mystery. which
not only appealed to me by its own
merits, but which seemed 10 offer some
most peculiar personal opportunities.
l came over at once TO London. called
in my own person at Baker street,
threw Mrs. Hudson into violent hyS-
terics and found that MycrOft had pre-
served my rooms and my papers exact
ly as they had always been. So it was.
my dear Watson. that at O'Clock to-
day l found myself I'm my old arm
chair in my own old room and only
wishing that l could have seen my old
friend Watson in the other chair which
he has so often adorned"
Such was the remarkable narrative
to which | listened on that April even
ing, u narrative which would have
been utterly incredible TO me had it not
been confirmed by the actual sight OF
the tall, spare figure and the keen. ca
ger face, which l had never thought to
see again. In some manner he had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-13
SHERLOCK HOLMEs WAS STANDING SMILING AT ME-

many OF your little fairy tales? We
will see If my three years of absence
have entirely taken away my power to
surprise you"
/ crept forward and looked across
at the familiar window. AS my eyes
fell upon il / gave a gasp and a cry
OF amazement. The blind was down.
and strong light was burning in the
room. The shadow Of "A man who was
seated i'm Il chair within was thrown
in hard black outline upon the lumi-
nous screen of the window. There was
no mistaking the poise Of the head, the
squareness OF the shoulders, the sharp
ness Of the features The face was
turned half around. and the effect was
that of one Of those black silhOuettes
which our grandparents loved to
frame. II was a perfect reproduction
OF Holmes. So amazed was I that |
threw out my hand to make sure that
the man himself was standing beside
me. He was quivering with silent
laughter
"WeII:' said he.
Good heavens,' I cried. at Is mar
velous"'
81 trust that age doth not wither nor
custom stale my infinite variety" said
he. And / recognized I'm his voice the
joy and pride which the artist takes In
his own creation. 1T really is rather
like me. * II not =
Il should be prepared to swear that
II was yOu."
The credit Of the execution Is due
TO NJ Oscar Neunfer OF GreuobIe. who
spent some days in doing the molding.
1t is a bust in wax. The rest / ar
ranged myself during my visit to Ba-
ker street this afternoon"
but Why"
because. my dear Watson, had the
strongest possible reason for wishing
certain people TO think that / was there
when WAS really elsewhere"
And you thought the rooms were
watched :"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-13
;. Illustrated by E. D. Steele
BY A. Conan Doyle ;

with old. gloomy houses which led us
into Manchester street and 50 To Bland
ford street. Here he turned swiftly
down a narrow passage. passed through
wooden gate into n deserted yard and
then opened with key the back door
of house. We entered together. and
he closed II behind us
The place was pitch dark. but IL was
evident 10 me that it was an empty
house Our feet creaked and cracked
over the bare planLing. and my out
stretched hand touched wall from
which the paper was hanging in rib
bOHs, Holmes cold. thin fingers closed
around my wrist and led me forward
down a long hall until l dimly saw the
murky fan light over the door Here
Holmes turned suddenly to the right
and we found ourselves i'll a large
square, empty room. heavily Swallowed
ia the corners. but family lit in the
center from the lights of the street be
yOnd. There was no lamp near. and
the window was thick with dust. so
that we could only just discern each
others figures within. My companion
put his hand upon my shoulder and
his lips close 10 my ear.
do You know where we are?" he
whispered.
surely that is Baker street" | an
swered, staring through the dim win
dow.
Exactly. We are in Camden House.
which stands opposite to our own old
quarters"
But why are we here?"
Because it commands so excellent
n view of that picturesque pile. Might
trouble you. my dear Watson. to
draw little nearer to the window,
taking every precaution not to show
yourself. and then To look up at our
old rooms-the starting point OF so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-13

learned of my own sad bereavement,
and his sympathy was shown in his
manner rather than in his words
Work is the best antidote to sorrow
my dear Watson" said he. land | have
piece Of work for us both tonight
which il we can bring 1t to a success
full conclusion will in itself justify Il
mans life on this planet" In vain I
begged him to tell me more. you will
hear and see enough before morning"
he answered we have three years OF
the past to discuss Let that suffice un-
til half past Q. when we start upon the
notable adventure Of the empty house"
1t was indeed like old times when at
that hour I found myself seated beside
him in Il hanson. my revolver in my
pocket and the thrill Of adventure in
my heart Holmes was cold and stern
and silent. As the gIeam of the street
lamps flashed upon his austere features
| saw that his brows were drawn down
in thought and his thin lips compressed.
/ knew not what wild beasts we were
about TO hunt down in the dark jungle
Of criminal London. but / was well as
sured from the bearing OF this master
huntsman that the adventure was n
most grave one, while the sardoBic
smile which occasionally broke through
his ascetic gloom BODIED little good for
the object OF our quest
| had imagined that we were bound
for Baker street, but Holmes stopped
the cab at the corner OF Cavendish
square / observed that "a he stepped
out he gave a most searching glance TO
right and left and AT every subsequent
street corner he took the utmost pains
TO assure that he was not followed
Our route was certainly "A singular one
Holmes knowledge Of the byways OF
London was extraordinary. and on this
occasion he passed rapidly and with an
assured step through a network Of
news and stables the very existence
OF which I had never known. We
emerged At last into a small road lined
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-13

had opened the window. No sound was
heard from the room until II 20, the
hour of the return of Lady Maynooth
| and her daughter Desiring to say
good night, she attempted to enter her
| sons room. The door was locked on
| the inside. and no answer could be got
to their cries and knocking. Help was
obtained and the door forced The un-
fortunate young man was found lying
near the table His head had been hor-
ribly mutilated by an expanding re-
voIver bullet. but no weapon Of any
sort was to be- found in the room. On
the table lay two bank notes for so
each and f11 los in silver and gold. the
money arranged in little piles Of vary
ing amount There were some figures
also upon a sheet of paper, with the
names Of some club friends opposite to
them. from which il was cOnjectured
that before his death he was endeavor-
ing 10 make out his losses or winnings
at cards.
A minute examination of the circum-
stances served only to make the case
more complex. In the first place, no
reason could be given why the young
man should have fastened the door
upon the inside There was the posi-
bilty that the murderer had done this
and had afterward escaped by the win
dow. The drop was at least twenty
feet, however. and u bed OF crocuses in
full bloom lay beneath. Neither the
flowers nor the earth showed any sign
OF having been disturbed, nor were
there any marks upon the narrow strip
Of grass which separated the house
from the road.
Apparently therefore il was the
young man himself who had fastened
the door. But how did he come by his
death: No one could have climbed
up To the window without leaving
traces. Suppose man had fired
through the window, he would indeed
be a remarkable shot who could with
a revolver infict so deadly a wound.
Again. Park lane IS Il frequented thor
Oughfare There is cab stand within
a hundred yards of the house. No one
had heard Il shot And yet there was
the dead man and there the revolver
bullet. which had mushroomed out,
as soft nOsed bullets will and so in
ficted a wound which must have caus-
ed instantaneous death. Such were
the circumstances of the Park lane
mystery, which were further compli-
Gated by entire absence OF motive.
since as have said, young Adair was
not known 10 have any enemy, and no
attempt had been made TO remove the
money or valua bles in the room.
All day l turned these facts over in
my mind. endeavOring to hit upon
some theory which could reconcile
them all and to find that line of least
resistance which my poor friend had
declared to be the starting point of
every investigation. l confess that l
made little progress. In the evening
l strOlled across the park and found
myself about Is O'Clock at the Oxford
street end of Park lane. A group of
loafers upon the payements, all staring
up at particular window, directed me
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-13

poor DtbttophttC.
TO the house which had come to see
A tall, thin man with colored glasses.
whom l strongly suspected OF being a
plain clothes detective, was pointing
out some theory of his own. while the
others crowded around TO listen TO
what he said. l got as near him as
could, but his observations seemed to
me to be absurd, so / withdrew again
in some disgust. As ] did so / struck
against an elderly. deformed man who
had been behind me. and l knocked
down several books which he was car
ryinY i remember that as / picked
them up / observed the title OF one OF
them. The Origin of Tree Worship
and il struck me that the fellow must
be some poor bibliOphile who either as
trade or as a hobby was q collector
OF obscure volumes. / endeavored TO
apologize for the accident. but it was
evident that these books which / had
SO unfortunately maltreated were very
precious objects in the eyes OF their
owner With a snarI Of contempt he
turned upon his heel, and / saw his
curved back and white side whiskers
disappear among the throng.
Ny observations OF 42T Park lane did
little TO clear up the problem in which
l was interested The house was sep
and railing. the whole not more than
five feet high II was perfectly easy.
therefore. for any one 10 get into the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-13
The Adventure of
the Empty House
No. l of the Series

Ic'1JriEhi. 1893. ,, H. csnsn Ds,l. and c.Ili.,s
~sskIyI
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-09-16
FARMS

Improved farm homes at prices and
terms in reach of all. We have lust
purchased another tract of 5000 acres of
hardwood timber land, timber consist of
maple, Eastwood, birch and hem1ock, no.
pine slashingS or sand. Lands are all
within to miles of railroad, near good
market town, schools, churches and
creameries, good wagon roads to ali of
our lands. With every purchase of land
we build good log house Is fit wide. 26 fit
long, y fit. high, with good roof, floor
windows and doors all complete, ready to,
move into at prices with house complete,
SIS. to SIS. Per Acre.
Terms "a cash, balance in equal annual
payments, at s per cent interest.
SAW MILLS WANTED
to cut one hundred million feet hardwood
timber, Here IS a chance for man with
a small portable mill to buv a small
tract of timber and do custom saving for
his neighbors. We own several thousan
acres Of timber that will cut from to 10
thousand feet per acre.
Buy your tickets to Cable, on & N W.
Ry. Low rates to land seekers, r. r. fare
refunded to purchaser of land. For maps
and further pa circulars address
UECkE'S LAND AGENCY,
Cumberland, Wis.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-09-16
DEN MARK.
Copenhagen.

A dispatch via Copenhagen and
dated Helsingfors, Finland, Sept. 5,
says that bomb was exploded at 3
o'clock last Monday morning outside
of the head police Office. Nobody was
hurt and three persons concerned in
the explosion escaped in the darkness,
All the windows of the adjoining
buildings were smashed. The bomb
was filed with pieces of roughly cut
iron an inch long. Chief Policeman
Kulta was thrown violently to the
floor by the explosion. A bomb was
thrown in front of the police station
the following evening. One person
was wounded. but the perpetrator of
the outrage escaped
The negotiations between Sweden
and Norway are watched with the
keenest interest in Denmark. In po-
litical circles it is believed that Swe-
den will give UP her demand for the
razing of the fortresses on the Nor
wegian frontier if they are not armed.
1t is also believed that the Swedish
court, in spite of King Oscars disap-
prevail, favors the candidacy of Prince
Charles of Sweden for Norway's
throne, but that it is not certain that
the Swedish riksdag will accept the
Norwegian offer of 100000 crowns an
nually as the royal allowance
The Nordiske Telegraph company of
Copenhagen has now received conces-
sions to erect a telegraph station in
Iceland. The Icelanders are to pay
the company $4,000 crowns annually
for thirty years. but will on the other
hand receive 100000 crowns from the
company to build telegraph lines on
the island.
Telegraph Director Henriksen is at
present in London to look up modern
telegraph apparatus recently invented,
which he thinks of introducing in Dem
mark. The apparatus will most like
ly be given a test between EstJerg-
Copenhagen circuit.
The Agrarblodet has been sold 70
Oluf HI. Jorgenson. The sum in con-
sideration is unknown.
MARION S. NORELIUS.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-09-16
DR.. Leslie Armstrong.


better hidden, and when you incidental
ly waste the time Of men who are more
busy than yourself. At the present mo-
ment. for example, I should be writing
q treatise instead Of conversing with
you."
ANo doubt, doctor, and yet the con-
Rersation may prove more important
than the treatise. Incidentally l may
tell you that we are doing the reverse
OF what you very justly blame, and that
NE are endeavoring to prevent any
ching like public exposure of private
matters which must necessarily follow
waaen once the case is fairly in the
shands Of the official police. You may
look upon me simply as an irregular
pioneer, who goes in front Of the reg
MAR forces Of the country. l have
come to ask you about Mr. Godfrey
dBtaunton."
what about him?"
''You know him, do you not?"
AsHe is an intimate friend Of mine"
"sYou are aware that he has disap-
Reared"
~Ah, indeed" There was no change
a@6 expression in the rugged features Of
the doctor.
@.He left his hotel last night-he has
not been heard Of"
mo doubt he will return"
tomorrow is the varsity football
snatch"
Il have no sympathy with these
Iehiidish games. The young mans fate
Aaterests me deeply, since know him
land like him. The football match does
aaet come within my horizon at. all. ~ =. :
ri claim your sympathy, then, in my
&@sestigation Of Mr.. StauntOn's fate.
DO you know where he is?''
Certainly not"
You have not seen him since yester-
Mayf
mo. I have not"
Was Mr.. Staunton healthy manw
Absolutely"
&. Ibid you ever know him ill!"
q Viewer"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-09-16
: Jag CONTINUED

1t was already dark when we reached
the old university city. Holmes took
q cab at the station and ordered the
man to drive to the house Of Dr. Les
lie Armstrong. A few minutes later
we had stopped at large mansion In
the busiest thoroughfare. We were
shown in and after long wait were
at last admitted into the consulting
room. where we found the doctor seat
ed behind his table.
It argues the degree in which had
lost touch with my profession that the
name of Leslie Armstrong was un-
known to me. Now l am aware that
he is not only one Of the heads Of the
medical school of the university, but
thinker of European reputation in more
than one branch Of science. Yet even
without knowing his brilliant record
one could not fail to be impressed by
a mere glance at the mantle square,
massive face, the brooding eyes under
the matched brows and the granite
molding Of the inf1exible jaw, man
OF deep character, man with an alert
SI1Ll, dSCctlCy Sell COuldlACu, lOl-
midable-so I read DR.. Leslie Arm
strong. He held my friends card i'll
his hand, and he looked up with no
very pleased expression upon his dour
features.
81 have heard your name, Mr.. Sher-
lock Holmes, and l am aware of your
profession-one of which by no means
approve"
''In that, doctor, you will find your
self in agreement with every criminal
I'm the country" said my friend quietly.
$50 far as your efforts are directed
toward the suppression of crime, sir,
they must have the support of every
reasonable member of the community,
though | cannot doubt that the official
machinery is amply sufficient for the
purpose Where your calling is more
open to criticism is when you pry into
the secrets of private individuals, when
you rake up family matters which are
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-09-16
The Adventure of
the Missing Three
Quarter
No. ii of the Series

fesRyright. 1905 BY II. Conan Doyle and colllsy's
WeekIy.)
(cc.yri-ht. 1905, BY Mcclure, Phillips e Co..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-22

Marie Tempest scored success in
New York in her new play, "The
Freedom OF Suzanne" The play has
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-22
OF "Plnaforc" on Easter Monday at

Asbury Park.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-22
"HoitY ToitY."

Tie original scenery and light eff
fects used in the New York produc-
ton Of "Hoity Toity" at Weber and
Fields own Broadway theatre, are to
be used in the production to be seen
at the Grand Opera House, Friday,
April 2Sth and an entirely new and
altogether gorgeous set Of costumes
have been provided. The chorus is
said to be uncommonly good and a
real feast of beauty; the music COW
ers wide range Of tuneful melody;
the comedy is refreshingly bright and
original; the scenery, dances and
fight effects dazzling. All in all it
will be delightful treat, not only
from a musical and comedy point Of
view, but as real beauty show.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-22

Adele Block is playing in a stock
company in Oakland.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-22
york State Folks"
T + 4 r T. + + + + 4 Z

4. 3.
YORK State Folks with the orlgi.
nal metropolitan company and pro.
3duction, will be seen at the Grand
Monday evening. This realistic re-
Election Of life in country town, by
reason of its truthfulness in detail
sscenically, historically and histrion.
Sically-has met with a remarkable
reception from press, public and
CLERGY, ynd has been called the
Legitimate successor" to the "Old
Homestead" and Shore Acres" and
Smanyacritics have pronounced "Yorli
State Folks" better than either The
! engagementin this city will be one Of
athe events of the season.