The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-05-26

mat a number Of i,,nort,nt ranrrs we're
scot,ere5 oho,,t tie 49,, and foalt,- thet
tbera wore stems of n -,,.-r,o.o,-s struggle
slight traces of blool heinz found within
tho room, ord IN oat.ep walking sticl,
which also showed stains of blood upon
the handle II is known that Mr.. Jonas
OIdaore had received n late visitor in his
6odrooro linon that night and the stick
found has baan identified as the propertv
Of This parson who is n Young London
solicitor named John Hector McFarlane.
iunior partner Of Graham & McFar-
lane of 4e6 Gresham buildings. e. c. The
police believe that they nave evidence IN
c con-. motive for tbe crime and al
together it cannot be- doubted that sensa-
tional Developments will follow
Later-lt IS run2reg as we go 10 press
t,,r 9 orose5 IN NJ me h1re Of the MURDER
IF Jonas Oldacre 1t is at least certain
that a warrant has been issued. Inere
nave pten ~ IoIty ,j,, e''s az Nnroo5
Resides the signs of struggle in the
room of the unfortunate builder 1t Is
now Ne hi ho1roo r,'' I,biob s ON the gro,,n5
goor, we're found to be open. that there
were marks as if some bulky object
had been dragged across TO the wood PIE
,,'L i.'' have been found among the char
coal ashes of the fire. The police theory is
that a most sensational crime has been
committee, Ina' Ine NlgslIn "d t; orup ,orI
riaed ana his dead body dragged across
to the wood stack. which was then ignited.
so as TO hide all traces of the crime. Inc
EoiG - % ' ,o - ,,i'.' ba5s Of In
spector Iestrade Of scotland Yard. who is
following up the clews with his accus-
toned energy ana sasacity'
Sherlock Holmes listened. with closed
eyes ana finger tips together, to this re-
markahle account.
The case has certainly some points
Of interest" said he in his languid
fashion. May | ask. in the first place,
Mr.. McFarlane. how it is that you are
still at liberty, since there appears to
be enough evidence to justify your ar
rest?'
Il live at Torrington Lodge, Black
heath, with my parents, Mr.. Holmes.
but last night. having to do business
very late with Mr.. Jonas Oldacre. l
stayed at a hotel in Norwood and
came to my business from there. l
knew nothing of this affair until was
in the train. when l read what you
have Just heard, at once saw the hoF-
rible danger of my position, and l hur-
ried to put the case into your hands. l
have no doubt that l should have been
arrested either at my city Office or ut
my home. y man followed me from
London Bridge station, and l have no
doubt Great heaven. What is that?"
1t was a clang of the bell. followed
instantly by heavy steps upon the stair.
a moment later our old frien Lcstrale
appeared in the doorway. Over his
shoulder I caught a glimpse of one or
two unif formed policemen outside.
"NIr. John Hector McFarlane?" said
LeStrade
Our unfortunate client rose. with a
ghastly face.
u arrest Won for the wjlIful murder Of
Mr.. Jonas OIdacre Of Lower Norwood"
NcFarlane turned to is with 4 res.
ture of dasD3ir and ssnk iu+o his chair
once more ike ono who Is crushed
"One moment Testrade" said
Holmes. HALF m b,ur more or loss
can make no difference +, Won ana tbe
gentleman was olout +, civc -. an 40.
comm of This va,v intaros+inc offair
which might AID us in cleari,o il nm"
~ tbinl tl,ore vim Ia -, ,7i7ii,,,,It,. IN
clearing il nm said ostrodo CIT
"Hona rho Loo Win ,.o,,, limits
sion sborld ,a ,,,,ob in+ora,t,d -
hear his accoun-,,
wei Nv TIo1,,,os = = dieo,,,+ Co..
me ~ refuse vo,, anvtbinr for Won, hova wa
haan of rsa :, 1l,a f1,aa 49,, -. ,,,.ia,
in tho nos+ onJ wa o,,.a ~, = 80
turn ot Sro,laDI yar,," sai.i Ios+,s,,1o
ar tho so,,a +i,,,a ! me- ,.o,,,,,.,, ,,.i+1,
NV prisoner. and am b,und 10 warn
him thar ANYTHING he may say will nm.
pear in evidence against hin,
II wish nothing better said onr
client IAN asl, is that Won should
hear and recognize the absointa truth "
Iestrade looked at his watch .I.u
give Won half an bonr" said no
Il must exnIain FIRST " said NIcFarIana
chat knew no+bing of Mr. Jonas
Oldacre His name was familiar n me
for many wears no, nv naran+s ware
acquainted with him. but they drifted
apart. was very much surnriseJ
therefore when Yesterday ahout 2