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start upon the notable adventure of the

start upon the notable adventure Of the
empty house,
1t was indeed like old times when at that
hour. found myself seated beside him in a
hanson, my revolver in my pocket, and tine
thrill of adventure in my heart. Holmes
was cold and stern and silent. AS the
austere features. [ saw that his brows were
drawn down in. thought and his thin lips
compressed. 1 knew not what wild beast
We were about to hunt down in the dark
jungle of criminal London. but l was Wen
assured, from the bearing of this master
huntsman that the adventure was a most
grave one-while the sardonic smile which
occasionally broke through his ascetic
gloom BODIED little good for the object of
our quest
l had imagined that we were bound for
Baker street. but Holmes stopped the cab
at the corner of Cavendish Square. / Oh
served that as 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
and stables, the very existence of which I
had never known. We emerged at last into
a small road, lined with old, gloomy houses
which led us into Manchester street and SO
to Blandford street. Here he turned swift
ly down a narrow passage, passed through
a wooden gate into deserted yard, and
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were the hunters. In silence we stood to-
gether In the darkness. and watched the
hurrying figures who passed and repassed
In front of US. Halmes was silent and
motionfess; but could tell that he was
keenly alert, and that his eyes were fixed
intentiy upon the stream of passers-by. II
was bleak and boisterous night, and the
wind whisfied shrilly down the long street
Many people were moving to and fro, most
of them muffied in their coats and cravats
once or twice IL seemed to me thai had seen
the saline figure before, and especially no.
tced two men who appeared to be sheltering
themselves from the wind In the doorway
of house some distance up the street.
L tried to draw my companions attention
to them, but he gave n little ejaculation of
Impotence and continued TO stare into the
street. More than once he fidgeted with
his feet and tapped rapidly with his fingers
upon the wall. 1t was evident to me that
he was becoming uneasy and that his plans
were not working out altogether as he had
hoped. At last, as midnight approached
and the street gradually cleared, he paced
up and down the room IN uncomfortable
agitation. l was about to make some re-
mark to him when I raised my eyes to the
lighted window. and again experienced al
most as great surprise as before. 1
clutched Holmes arm and pointed upwards.
THE shadow has moved 1 cried.
1t was indeed no longer the profile. but
the back which was turned toward us.
Three years had certainly not smoothed
the asperities Of his temper or his i'm
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Mycroft. l had to confide in him in order to
obtain the money which | needed. The
course of events in London did not run so
well l had hoped for the trial of the
Moriarty gang left two of it's most dan
gerous members, my own most vindictive
enemies, a liberty. | Travelled for two
years in Tibet, therefore, and amused my
self by visiting Lhassa, and spending some
days with the head Llama. You may have
read Of the remarkable explorations of a
Norwegian named Sigarson, but 1 am sure
that it never oscurred to you that you Were
receiving news of your friend. 1 then pass
ed through Persia, looked in at Mecca and
paid short bu- interesting visit to the
Khalifa al Khartoum, the results of which
L have communicated to the foreign Office.
Returning to France. | spent some months
In a research into the coal-tar derivatives,
which L conducted in a laboratory al Mont
pellier, in the south of France Having
concluded this to my satisfaction, and
learning that only one of my enemies was
row 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 to
offer some most peculiar personal oppor-
tunities. l came over al once to London,
called in my own person at Baker street,
threw Mrs. Hudson into violent Mysteries,
and found that Mycroft had preserved my
always been. So it was, my dear Watson,
that at o'clock today found myself in
my old armchair inmy 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 nara
tive to which I listened on
that April EVENING" narrative which would
have been utterly incredible to me had 1t
not been confirmed by the actual sight Of
the tall, spare figure and the keen, eager
face, which l had never thought to see
again. In some manner he had learned of
my own sad bereavement, and his sympa-
thy 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, If we can bring it to a successful
conclusion, will in itself justify a mans life
on this planet" In vain 1 begged him to
tell me more. you will hear and see
enough before morning." he answered. 1--WE
have three years of the past to discuss.
Let that suffice until half-past 8, when we
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tidlness, but the old landmarks were all in
their place. There was the chemical corner
and the acid-stained deal-topped table.
There upon a. shelf was the row OF for
midable scrap-books and books of reference
which many of our fellow-citizens would
have been so glad to burn. The diagrams,
the violin-case and the pipe-rack-even the
Persian slipper which contained the tobac-
co-all met my eyes 1 glanced round me.
There were two occupants of the room
one, Mrs Hudson, who beamed upon US
both as we entered-the other, the strange
dummy which had played so important
part in the evenings adventures. 1t was
a wax-colored model of my friend. SO adj
mirably done that 1t was perfect facsimlls.
II stood on a small pedestal table with
an old dressing-gown OF Holmes so draped
was absolutely perfect.
II hope you preserved all precautions.
Mrs. Hudson said Holmes.
Il went to 1t on my knees, sir, just az
you told me-"
Excellent You carried the thing out
very well. Did you observe where the bull
let went?"
yes, sir. I'm afraid 1T has spoilt your
beautiful bust for IT passed right through
the head and fiattened itself on the wall.
I picked it up from the carpet. Here 1t ISL
Holmes held it out to me. "A soft re-
volver bullet, as you perceive, Watson.
There's genius IN that. for who would ex-
pect to find such a thing fred from an air.
gun. All right, Mrs. Hudson, | am much
CDHgSQ your dSslStdICt ho"p
Watson. let you in your old seat
orce more, for there are several points
which 1 should like to discuss with you.
He had thrown off the seedy frock-coat,
and now he was the Holmes of old in the
dressing-gown which he took
from his effigy.
1.-The old shikaris nerves have not lost
their steadiness, nor his eyes their keen
ness said he, with a laugh. as he in
spected the shattered forehead of his bust.
Plumb In the middle of the back of the
head and smack through the brain. He
was the best shot in India. and l expect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11
The Return of
Sherlock Holmes
BY A. CONAN DOYLE
BY A. CONAN DOYLE.
The Adventure Of the Empty House

Copyright 1903 Doyle Golfers weekly)
Copyright, 1905 by Mcclure Phillips & Coz
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-01-27
CENTERpALE.

Tie mill continues to run overtime
Don Roge Is critically IN with the
g,ippc.
Miss Cassie Doyle visited friends this
week at Caesarville.
lanes Pelican, who had his hand IT.
ured severely by an ice pick, 10 much
better.
willis II. Sweet received this week two
carloads of hay, which he spld before un'
loading.
Hemme Normington, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Norminglon, is recovering
from an attack Of grippe.
Russell A. Buxton conducted the re-
viyal service held Sunday evening at the
Methodist church by the East Side Pray
ing Band.
Shipments OF machinery from England,
consigned to the Benn Mills at Greyatone,
arc constantly being received at the Cen
terdale station.
At = regular session Of the probate
court Saturday, Judge Frederick A Greene
admitted to probate the will Of Mary
Rutzler, aud allowed the inventory Of
Patrick II. McAleer az guardian OF the
minor children OF Michael +. McAleer,
deceased, as we'll as the guardians ac.
count OF his trust.
The Rhode leland Company has filed
with Town Clerk Thomas N. Angell plais
and petitions showing the layout Of pre-
posed extensions OF the Charles street
car track along that thoroughfare from
the terminus az prefent within the city
limits to the North Providence and Lin.
coin line, and also an extension of the
tracks which now ends at Ceutcrdale,
along Waterman avenue 10 The new mill
at Gfeystone.
The Ccnterdalc Woutcd Mills Com.
pany has set the example for other plants
located on the Woonasquntucket, IN re-
gard 10 the prevention oi the pollution
Of the stream due 10 chemicals and OBJ
noxious wool washings. Atan expense
Of many thousand dollars q new manu-
factory connected With the sewer mains
has been erected In the city limits. The
corporation believes IN complying with
the law rather than being involved In
legal suits.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-01-27
GEOROIAVILLE.
eration

Mr.. and Mis-. Otis Psu are GONZALES
cent.
The Providence Ice Company has har-
vested lite Ice crop here.
Adelaide Auben age 90 years died last
Monday OF consumption.
Rev. !. II. Dixon Of Tiverton. X. !.
preached Sunday at the Baptist church
Rev. r. J. Dark OF Maine will supply
the pulpit at the F. b. Church next Sun
day.
Harold Mowry, son Of Walter Mowry,
overseer OF weaving In the Bemsn mills,
is sick with pneumonia.
The Smithfeld Republican club which
holds Its meeting in Enfield, had a sup
per last Friday nigh, for its members.
John Whitaker IL recovering from
severe injuries received Friday evening
by being run over by fast driving horse
In Providence.
Mr.. Geo. w. Sherman, aged 90, died last
Wednesday. Mr.. Sherman formerly
lived In Saltwater but sold his farm a
few years ago has resided IN this place.
The ministerial committee Of the Bsp.
list church is having various preachers
supply the pulpit during January and
February In order to secure q new pastor.
Rev. John Mason IL undergoing treat
ment for nervous trouble at a Sanitsrium
In New York state. Mr.. Mason wa, se-
companied on the Journey, by his daugh.
er Berths, who returned Saturday.
Ruiu. White a life long resident Of
Georgisville died Sunday evening at his
home In the "old village. lie leaves q
family OF several children, his wife havin z
died last year. Burial was a, Enfield.
The extension Of the Centerdsle car
liae, from the present terminus TO Grey
stone and possibly to the SmithheId line.
is, subject ofs1trsordinsry Interest TO
residents OF Georgisville and Enfield.
Plsu and petitions relating 20 the pro.
posed layout tor better riding fseiliile,
have been filed BY the Rhode Island Com.
pany with town clerk OF North ProvI-
dsnce and II 10 expected that m. improve
ment will be effected this spriug.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-01-27
GRANITEVlLLE.

Rev. G.. NJ. Caldwell has completed
his labors as pastor at Pawtucket.
VIM. Sherwood has entered the employ
of the Providence Public Market as ship.
ping clerk.
VIM. a. Sweet has finished harvesting
his ice crop. About 6oo tons is the
amount reported in store.
The Junior Q. E. Society will hold an
entertainment Monday evening, Jan. 80,
at s o'clock. An orchestra will furnish
music.
Fishing is said 10 be unusually good
on the Woonasquatucket above the Cen
terdsle dam. Charles Seamans secured
good haul of pickerel towards the frat
Of the week.
Charles Sherwood OF this place was
quite seriously injured by falling from q
building In Warwick last Friday after
noon, breaking his arm in two places,
and his rigfit leg in tl.ree. lie was re-
moved 10 the Rhode Island Hospital In
the ambulance, where the fractures were
were reduced. lie Is reported as being
quite comfortable.
Arrangements are being completed Tor
an interesting program for Flag Day q,
the Graniteyille school. Is Lincolns
birthday, Feb. n, which 10 the day az
signed for q. a. Il. Flag Day, occurs on
Sunday, the exercises will be held on the
previous Friday. a novel feature Of the
program will be the rendering Of old
time war songs and stirring marches by
II. l.. Trim, OF Providence, a veteran
/ drummer, assisted by George a. Carter,
who will play the flute accompaniment
| c. I. Gibson, smother veteran, will be
present, and there will be reoitations by
I the school pupils and speeche, by the
Superin endent Of Schools, William n.
/ Starr, and "reminiscences by delegate,
from the Centerdale Veterans As.ocis.
ffnr
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-01-27
MANTON.

Frank lron', the yiolinist is playing
ior Dunn's Beacon Orchestra.
Ii. Keighy has new tign over III,
entrance 10 his hay and grain store.
Rev. Father CAROLS saith anniversar,
ordination was observed on Tuesday.
The social at The Casino this evening
is under the auspices Ct Carroll Branch,
!. <. b. l..
MIR, and Mrs. Obodiah Brown oi Chalk.
stone avenue, who have been III ior over
a month, are convalescent.
George Carpenter, son OF Rev. a. e..
Carpenter, has recovered tIom his illness
and has resumed his work at the Boston
store.
James Dooley is acting as floor dhec,Ir
OF Dunn's Beacon Orchestra at the Salur.
day evening soolals at woonasquatuck,t
Casino.
The funeral OF Mary ~, vile OF Wm
4, Mckenzie, occurred Iuetday morning
nom her parents residence S6l Chalk
stone avenue.
Members OF the Johnston Improvement
Society arc following with keen interest
the plans proposed Tor PawtuNet's "Old
Home Week celebration next August.
You are requested to send your name
and address 10 the OlneyvlIe phonograph
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-01-27
NORTH SCITUATE.

The ice cutting season Is over in this
section.
Mrs. Ford is staying with Mrs. John
Blanchard.
The North Sei,uate schools begin again
next Monday.
Miss Margaret Beane has been visiting
Miss Elizabeth Thornton.
Harry Fiske is confined to his home
by an attack OF tonsii,is.
Miss Alice Farrow has taken a posi,io n
in the Boston Store at Providence.
Luther Hopkins is making some i'm
provements at the Scranton place.
Mics Susie Tyler OF Providence was the
guest of Mrs. A. A. Peck this week.
Henry II. Slocum and Henry ]. Chap
man are serving on the jury in Provi-
dence.
Mrs. Sarah Fi.ke OF Providence has
been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. william
Davis.
Rev. w. {. Kinsey Of Little Falls, N.
J., has been conducting special services
at the Institute.
The surveyors have nearly completed
the outside work tor the Providence and
Danielson Railway.
DR.. Charles Davis has recovered from
his Illness and is able to attend to his
practice at Pawlucket.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Olney will begin
housekeeping in Mrs. Cobb's tenement
al the Old Mill Village.
The Twentieth Century Club will hold
a regular meeting this evening at the
home Of DR.. Clara Bennett.
Quite number from Pottersville and
South Scituate attended the social and
supper at Miss Matte Smiths, Thursday
evening Of Iast week.
Andrew Blackmer, who has been in
charge OF the meat department at the
Scituate Public Market, has severed his
connection there.
Miss Gertrude Norris, teacher OF his
tory at the Pentecostal Institute, is de-
tanned at home by the serious illness of
her father. fler place is filed at present
by J. c. Bearse.
Residents Of North Scituate were
shocked atihe news OF the death OF Frank.
lin T. Owen. There were many citizens
from this place who attended the funeral
today in Providence.
Rev. w. II. Daniels, the new principal
OF the Pentecostal Collegiate Institute,
10 man OF wide experience. He has
travelled In four continents, and has been
engaged in educational work for years.
Substitution in prescription work often
causes serious results. You take no
chances if you have your prescriptions
prepared at Houghs prescriptions drug
store. For twenty-five years the leading
prescription store Of Olneyyille.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-01-27

Mrs. knight is very sick at this writing
ID. w. Burlingams 10 on the sick list
There are many cases OF the grippe In
this vicinity.
VIM. Kelly has entered the employ o
c. T.. walcott.
Mrs. 6. B. Cutler. who has been quite
Ill 10 recovering.
Mrs. Richard Ciemence who has been
on the sick list Is better.
Mi. Leland Thornton OF Providence
was In the place over Sunday.
Miss Lora Ostsy resumed teaching
this week after q week OF illness.
Mrs. w. Martin and daughter Annie
visited Mr.. Martins mother over Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Brown who
have been on the sick list are improving
Mrs. II. F. Jensks 10 spending the
week with her sister in Blackstone, Mass.
Fred Black, who has been employed
by Chester walcot,. has opened . black
smith shop in Johnston.
Mrs. A. Taylor and daughter Alice oil
Maine. have been spending a few day 8
with Mrs. Os,ley the past week.
DIR. F. w. Thrift of Olneyville. who
recently purchased the Skeeterville pro-
periy expects TO occupy one Of the houses
in the spring.
A reunion of the former members OF
the winsor School In Johnston 10 being
planned, Henry 5. Turner Is chairman
OF the committee In charge OF the arrange.
ments.
Give your personal attention TO this
fact, DIR. Hough's Cough aud Lung
Balsam 10 the best remedy to proven,
diphthera and for all coughs and colds.
Price IS cents.
February Sth Is observed as Chri,tian
Endeavor Day all over the world. A
special programme in Observance OF the
day will be given N the F. b. Church
that evening at 6.3o and q collection
will be taken tor missions.
The play entitled "Do wn In Maine
presented by the St. Phillps church
choir assisted by talent from Olneyville
and Thornton In Wilkinson's Hall last
Saturday evening was . grand success.
The hall was filled to its utmost capacity.
Man, from out Of town were present In.
cluding party OF about fifty from Olney.
Vile and Thornton and as . result n neat
sum was petted for the object tor which
the entertainment was held. The play
was very well presented, each member
taking their part in wsy that was de-
serving OF much praise. Much credit
Is due TO Miss Katherine T. Maloney,
under whose directions the entertainment
was held for her commendable work, and
many thanks for oil those that helped In
any way In making II n success and the
public In general for their hearty co OPP
etatlon.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-01-27
FOSTER CENTER

Several Howard Hill people attended
the bean supper al Judge Clark n. John.
sons residence, Moosup Valley.
Miss Matte a. Birtvell of North
Adams, Macs, IL visiting her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel J. Goleb
smith.
The surprise party on Ralph p. Nichols,
January ~, rhlcn was arranged BY Nan
ME Phillips, proved splendid success.
about forty friends participating. Music
wsi iUrri he'd by Howard Hill Orehe,irs,
also by Mr.. Clsrsnee Ssli,bury, and Mrs
sally Simmons pianist. Mr.. Almond
Howard gave several oorne, solos. A
hne oyster supper vss served.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-01-27
HUGHE SDALE.

Job printing at the Times office.
The skating has been fine here io'
several dsy'.
The Huphesdsls Ice Co. are busy har-
yesting their ice here.
Walter Blanchard has nearly recovered
from his recent Illness.
Henry Monitl IL ill with pneumonia.
lie is attended by DR.. Shaw.
4 new ieed wire has been strung on
the car line by the Rhode Island Co.
4, is rumored thsta gymnasium class
will be formed at the IIughesdale School.
HsuyiPierson has been In the employ
ment Of Garter q Hohler nearly all
winter
4 Something new In the line Of entertain
menu is expected at the chapel here In
the near future.
Raymond Wilder and AssiTourellotte
made a hne catch Of 7j pickerel In two
hours ls,t Friday afternoon.
The funeral OF Amy, wife Of James
r. Wsrdell, we're held Wednesday after
noon at her late residence. She died
Monday in her sad year
Mrs James Wardell, who has been ill
for some time, died early Monday morn.
ing. She was buried wednesday from
her late home near the Perkins Farm.
Rocco Ferrsnie, the we'll known msgi.
clan Of Morgan Mills. has returned from
trip tour through Massachusetts, in
which be performed 10 several Of the
we'll known theatres near Boston.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-01-27
THORNTON.

The Probate Cosrt met Tuesday after
noon.
James Gregerson has removed to o.
neyville.
Thomas Peet is III at the Rhode Island
Hospital.
VIM. Fisher has taken position with
the VIM. Fitch Co.
The Jolly Social Club holds dance
Feb. 4, In Calef Hall.
The Times can be found for sale at
VIM. Nuts news store
Daniel 6, Wood OF Providence called
on friends here this week.
The Thornton foot ball team will play
the Pennikees on Saturday.
The VIM Fitch Co has started up
under the new management.
The Thornton Club which has had
rooms in the new village has disbanded.
Mrs Daniel Brown of Brook street Is
recovering from several weeks ilneSs.
Thomas Brandreth has entered the EN-
ploy OF the Rhode Island Co. as con
ductor.
A bean supper was given on Friday
evening of last week at the Congrega-
tional church.
Go at once and get bottle OF DR..
Hough's Cough and Lung Balssm for
that distressing grippe cough.
II your Phonograph needs cleaning OF
repairing, send Il 10 the Olneyyille Pho
nograph Parlors. AZ Olneyville So
You never heard OF us oveIehaTging
for prescriptions, and we never substitute.
Lees prescription druggist, Springer So.
II. G. CAlef conducted an auction sale
Monday OF a tract OF land on Plainheld
road, mortgage made by Richard Car.
penter, Jr.
Gilbert Harris former resident of
this place and who Is now located at
Stough,on, Mass, visited friends here
this week.
Harry Paul,on has just concluded TAX
ing the census of the school children of
Johnston. The total is 1850 a gain Of
IS over last year.
Joseph La Farza, who figured In the
melee with Mrs. Mary Tella last week,
was sentenced Friday morning at
Knightsville TO 90 DAYS In all tor assault.
S. s. Blaisdell OF the Blaisdell Machin.
cry Co, OF Providence was In town on
Saturday and attended the weekly gath
ering OF the Thornton rinemen's sssocia-
tion.
Mrs. Sierry X Luther Is the possessor
| OF handsome new double set, a D.,
action Stephens rifle, Engllth model,
with Swiss butt plate. Mr.. Luther was
the donor.
II you want your prescriptions COM
pounded as the doctor writes them take
them TO Hough's Old Reliable Drug
Store, where you will find a complete
line OF drugs and chemicals Tor prescrip
,ion use.
Town Clerk Sterry X. Luther, who has
| Joined the Providence Revolver Club,
ranked second In the list Of Providence
crack shots who contested Saturday with
the Myles Standish Rife Club OF Portland.
! The highest score made by the Proyi-
dence men was 46s, and Mr.. Luthers
record was 464, using ~ Winchester
telescope rifle.
DE Marco, II will be recalled, was the
person whois supposed to have assaulted
| George Shskleton near the Fenner Stand.
Alexandre DE Marco, for whom reward
Of S2oo was offered for long time by the
| Johnston authorities, 10 now In jail In
Ohio. lie was arrested In Philadelphia
for a cutting snray committed In Ohio
and was ey,radited. The residents here
obtained the news from an Italian paper
published In New York and Immediately
reported the matter TO Chief OF Police
! Kimball, whose researches had been un.
firing TOR the culprit.
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