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The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14

upon the matter. Lord Mount-JameS
is one OF tffe-richest-men in England"
so I've heard Godfrey say
And your friend. was closely re-
slated?"
Yes. he was his heir. and the old
boy is nearly eighty cram full of
gout, too. They say he could chalk
his billiard cue with his knuckles. He
never allowed Godfrey a shilling in
his life, for he is an absolute miser.
but it will all come to him right
enough
Have you heard from Lord Mount
James"
mo"
What motive could your friend
have in going to Lord Mount-James? 2"
We'll, something was worrying
him the night before, and If it was to
do with money it is possible that he
would make for his nearest relative
who had so much of it, though from
all 1 have heard he would not have
much chance of getting it, Godfrey
was not fond of the old man. He
would not go if he could help it,"
We'll, we can soon determine that.
If your friend was going to his rela-
tive. Lord Mount-James, you have
then to explain the visit of this rough
looking fellow at SO late an hour, and
the agitation that was caused by. his
coming"
Cyril Overton pressed his hands to
his head. Il can make nothing of it,"
said he.
We'll, well, I have clear day, and
l shall be happy to look into the mat
ter" said Holmes. II should strongly
recommend you to make your nrepa-
rations for your match without refer
ence to this young gentleman. It
must as you say. have been an over
powering necessity which tore him
away in such fashion Let US step
round together to the hotel and see if
the porter can throw any fresh light
upon the matter"
Sherlock Holmes was past mastAr
in the art of putting humble witness
at his ease, and very soon, in the nri-
vacy of Godfrey Staunton's abandoned
room, he had extracted al,
that the porter had to tell The visitor
of the night before was not gentle
man, neither was he workingman. He
was simply what the porter described
as medium looking chao,'' a man of
so, beard grizzled. pale face. quietly
dressed. He seemed himself to be agi-
tated. The porter had observed his
hand trembling when he had held out
the note. Godfrey Staunton had
crammed the note into his pocket
Staunton had not shaken hands With
the man in the hall. They had ex-
changed few sentences, of which the
porter had only distinguished the one
word time" Then they had hurried
off in the manner described. 1t was
just 1880 by the hall clock.
Let me see." said Holmes. seating
himself on staunton's bed. You are
the day porter, are you not?"
Yes, sir; 1 go off duty at H.
The night porter saw nothing. 7 sun
pose??"
"No. sir: one theater party came in
late. No one else
Were you on duty all day yester-
day."
Yes, sir
Did you take any messages to Mr..
Staunton?"
Yes, sir; one telegram
"Ahi that's interesting. What o'clock
was this?"
About e.
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Where was Mr. Stauntcn when he
received it?''
Here il his room.
Were you present when he opened
it?"
Yes, sir; waited to see if there was
an answer
Well. was there2'
Yes, sir: he wrote an answer.
Did you take it?
No; he took it himself"
But he wrote it in your PRESENCE
Yes, sir I was standing by the door,
and he with his back turned at that
table. When he had written it he said,
All right. porter, l will take this my
self
What did he write it with %
"A pen. sir.
WAS the teIegraphic form one of
these on the table?
'Yes, sir. it was the top one
Holmes rose. Taking the forms he
carried them over to the window and
carefully examined that which was up
permost.
1T is a pitt, he did not write in pen
cif," said he throwing them down
again with shrug OF disappointment
AS you have no doubt frequently OBJ
served. Watson, the impression usu-
ally goes tllrorgh-a fact which has
dissolved many a happy marriage
However. ! can find no trace here. I
rejoice, however, to perceive that he
wrote with broad pointed quill pen
and I can hardly doubt that we will
find some impression upon this blot
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me, Mr.. Overton-a sweeter and
healthier one. Nv ramifcations
stretch out into many sections OF So
ciety, but never. l am happy to say.
into amateur sport. which is the best
and soundest thing in England How
ever. your unexpected visit this morn
ing shows me that even in that world
OF fresh air and fair play there may
be work for me to DO. So now, my
good g.r. beg you to sit down and tell
me, slowly and quietly. exactly what
i IS that has occurred, and how you
desire that should help you"
Young Overton's face assumed the
bothered look of the man who is more
accustomed to using his muscles than
his wit, but by degrees. with many
repetitions and obscurities which I
his strange story before US.
ITS this way, Mr.. Holmes AS [
have said, L am skipper of the Rugger
team Of Cambridge varsity, and Cod
frey Staunton is my best man. To-
morrow We play Oxford. Yesterday
We all came up here and we settled
at Bentley's private hotel. At 10
o'clock 1 went round and saw that
all the fellows had gone to rcost, for
believe in strict training and plenty
of sleep to keep a team fit. I had a,
word or two with Godfrey before he
turned in. He seemed to be pale and
bothered. / asked him what was the
matter. He said he was all right
just touch of headache. / bade him
goodnight and left him. Half an
hour later the porter tells me that a
rough looking man with a beard
called with note for Godfrey He
had not gone to bed and the note was
taken to his room. Godfrey read it
and fell back in a chair as IL he had
been pole-axed. The porter was so
scared that he was going to fetch me,
but Godfrey stopped him. had drink
of water and pulled himself ether.
Then he went downstairs, said a few
words to the man who was waiting in
the hall, and the two of them
went off together. The last that the
porter saw of them, they were almost
running down the street in the di-
rection of the Strand. This morning
Godfrey's room was empty, his bed
had never been slept in, and his things
were all just as / had seen them the
night before He had gone off at a
moments notice with this stranger,
and no word has come from him since.
] don't believe he will ever come back.
He was a sportsman, was Godfrey,
down 20 his marrow, and he wouldn't
have stopped his training and let in his
skipper If il were not for some cause
that was too strong for him. No;
feel as if he We're gone for good, and
We should never see him again.
Sherlock Holmes listened with the
deepest attention to this singular nar-
rative.
What did you do?" he asked.
Il wired to Cambridge to learn if
anything had been heard of him
there. l have had an answer. No one
has seen him."
Gould he have got back TO Cam
bridge?"
Yes. there is late train-Guarter
past eleven"
But, so far as you can ascertain,
he did not take it?"
No, he has not been seem
What did you do next?v
Il wired to Lord Mount-James."
Why to Lord Mount-James ?"
Godfrey is an orphan, and Lord
Mount-James is his nearest relative.
his uncle. believe
Indeed. This throws new light
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Stand By us for Gods sake
so that is the tail end OF the tele-
gram which Godfrey staunton dis
patched within a few hours CT his
disappearance. There are at least six
words of the message which have es-
capped US; but what remains. Stand by
us for Gods sakei'--proves that this
young man saw formidable danger
which approached him and from which
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Cyril Overton was much excited.
Hold it to the glass;" he cried.
THAT is unnecessary said Holmes.
The paper is there and the reverse
will give the message. Here it is"
He turned it over and we read:
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14

Copyright 1904 by = Con- Doyle
and Golfers Weekly.)
Copyright. 1905. by Mcclure. Phillips
& Coz
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14

Z Y \ Z were fairly accustomed II
w receive weird 6legrams al
Y Baker street, but ! have .
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
VIOLENT WORDS
IN LIVESTOCK
CONVENTION

Denver, Jan. 13.-"The man who has
imputed motives of dishonor to youl
president is liar, and an absolute
and unqualified liar, and the chair is
able to substantiate it physically on
otherwise
This was the declaration of Presl,
dent Hagenbarth of the National Live.
stock association in speech yester,
day afternoon.
His words alluded to the alleged
statements that he had been overzeal-
Gus IN his efforts to obtain for rail
roads representation in the governing
body of the livestock association. He
denied that he had been actuated by
any idea but the good of the associa
ton.
go on with the business of the con-
vention," said E. J. Boutwell, of Wyom
ing, "and don't challenge us to mortal
combat. We have just as much sand
as the chair
eff you say that your president is
out OF order -" said Hagenbarsh.
eyes, we think he is" replied a
quiet voice from among the delegates.
II am considered out of order?'
asked the president.
''You are," said the man with Inc
quiet voice.
There were cries of "go on" from
various parts of the house, but Mr..
Hagenbarth concluded his address by
the statement that he conceded he had
been out of order.
The association is deep in parlia-
mentary mire, and there is no telling
in just what direction it will emerge.
Friends of the reorganization plan
after a hard fight were successful in
standing Off until this morning an or
der from the convention directing the
reorganization report at once.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
Judges Wife Badly Injured.

Lancaster, Wis, Jan. 13.-Mrs.
George Clementson, wife of Judge
George Clementson of the fifth judi
cial circuit of Wisconsin, while walk
ing on the sidewalk short distance
from her home, fell and broke her hip
and dislocated ner limb. She lay in
the snow for some time, crying for
help, until a colored farmer came
along on a woodrack and found her.
Her fingers were frozen from contact
with the snow.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
DR.. IRVINE SAYS
BOARD IS PACKED

Philadelphia, Jan. 13.-The board OF
inquiry appointed to consider the Tai
bot-Irvine controversy, which failed
tC take action Tuesday because OF
lack of a quorum, will meet again to-
day at Reading, Pa.
DR.. Irvine last night gave to the
press copy of letter which he has
he says he lis willing to waive the
canonical restriction and have the
proceedings open to the public. He
intimates that three members are
committed to the upholding of
Bishop Talbot whatever the evidence
may be-.
''The gentlemen to whom / refer"
says DIR. Irvine, are Rev. Doctors
Jones and Israel, and James M. Lam
berton. Rev. DR.. Jones was a mem
Der of the standing committee of
central Pennsylvania, to whom Bish-
op Talbot brought false charges
against me, concocted by the bishop
and Mrs. Emma D. Elliott, and his
vote advised the bishop to proceed
against me. | have done everything
an innocent mortal soul could do to
save both Bishop Talbot, the diocese
and the church at large from, scandal,
but from first to last he has ignored
all entreaties and reason In order to
fulfill his promise to Mrs. Elliott to I'M
frock me for her"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
DEMOCRATS oUsTED.
Republicans Turn About in the Colo
RADIO Senate.

Republicans Turn About in the Colo
RADIO Senate.
Denver. Jan. 13-The senate yes
terday by a party vote of Is to Is
seated James D. Dick in place of Sen
ator Robert M. Born. Mr.. Dick was
unseated by the democratic majority
during a contest over the election of
United States senator two years ago.
Senator Born refused to give up his
seat and was forcibly elected by the
sergeant-at-arms.
Senator Daniel Healy, who was
seated two years ago in place of Jesse
f. Mcdonald, now lieutenant govern
or, was also expelled by vote of 18
to Is. Senator Horace T. Delong, re-
publican, protested against the action
as unconstitutional. The democrats
allege that a two-thirds vote is nee
essary to expel members and may ap-
ply to the supreme court for redress.
In a statement on the floor of the
senate Mr.. Healy declared that an
attempt had been made to bride MIN.
He said that on Saturday, during the
joint session, he was called into pri-
vate room and told that if he would
vote for the confirmation of Judge
Goddard he need have no fear of be-
ing unseated. The senate membership
is now 20 republicans and 13 demo
Gratis, with two vacancies.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
NUMBER SO.
Both Men Badly Bruised.

Green Bay, Wis, Jan. 13.-Anton
Depas of the town of Green Bay, a
member of the school board, was ar
raigned, charged with assault and bat
terry by Gabriel Ecerard. AS punish
ment for breaking a school rule,
Teacher Minnie Handon ordered the
14-year-old son of the defendant to
write the golden rule on the board 200
times. He refused and Depas called
on the father. The father upheld MS
son and an argument resulted. Both
men emerged badly bruised.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
time the Russians have attempted 70
use cavalry along the line of commune
cations.
JEW BATTER SENTENCED.
German Prosecutor Claims to Hold
Commission from God.

Berlin, Jan. 13.-Count Pueckler,
Germany's most noted Jew batter, was
yesterday sentenced to six months in
jail for public Indictment to disobedt
ence of laws and violence of one class
against another. Pueckler informed
the court that he had special mission
from God to lead an anti-Jewish propa-
ganda This conviction, he said, came
in answer to constant prayer. He
Said he often had been disposed to
abandon his mission, but was held to
the work by Gods will. He protested
against the imputation of mental alb,
normity. He admitted that he had oc
cupied the prisoners box 1S times
and asserted seriously that he meant
what he said when he had urged his
auditors to beat the Jews with sticks.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
Lawyer Heads Thieves.

La Crosse, Wis, Jan. 13.-Fred
Kingsley, leader Of the gang of ''yegg-
men" sent to the penitentiary from
this and Trempealeau counties recent
who has been admitted to practice In
Minnesota. A determined effort will
be made to secure a pardon for him.
The name Kingsley" is assumed, and
his friends refuse to reveal mis- real
name.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16

terests nave decided to unite in petit
tioning congress for railway legisla-
ton which they deem essential to Sc
cure the rights of shippers. This
much was determined yesterday at
joint conference between committees
representing the board of trade, Chi
cago Shippers association and Illinois
Manufacturers association.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
NEGLIGENCE COSTS LIVES
OF THREE TRAINMEN

Las Vegas, N. M, Jan. 13.-Three
trainmen were killed, two others ia
tally injured and several other per-
sons more or less painfully nurt in a
collision yesterday between the east
bound California limited on the Santa
Fe road and a freight train, 80 miles
south of Ration and due to the failure
of the freight crew to observe the or
ders giving the limited the right Of
way.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
Library for Lawrence.

Appleton, Wis, Jan. 13.-Dr. Sam
uel P}antz received telegram from
Senator Robert Gamble of South Da-
l1ota, saying that Andrew Carnegie had
consented to construct $4,000 libra
ry for Lawrence university The gift
was secured through the efforts of
Senator Gamble, H. e. Miles Of Ra-
cine and Theodore Often of Milwau-
kee
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
Shorthand Must Be Paid For.

Manitowoc, Wis, Jan. 13.--Costs of
transcribing testimony in the appeal
of case from municipal to circuit
court must be paid before the appeal
can be perfected. This is a decision
handed down by Judge Kirwan in cir
cult court on the amendment passed
by the legislature two years ago and
it establishes a precedent that will be
followed by all municipal courts of the
state
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
JEALOUS OF PREACHER.
Passion Leads Old Switchman to MUIR
der and Suicide.

Carbonate, H., Jan. 13.-Anton
Walker, for 20 years switehman On
the Mobile & Ohio railroad, shot ana
fatally injured his wife and then com.
mitted suicide. He was jealous over
attention to his wife by former
Baptist preacher. Walker it is alleged
had long planned the deed, having ar
ranged all his financial affairs and
having his insurance policies changed
to be payable to his children.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
DOG Causes Costly Lawsuit.

La Crosse, Wis, Jan. ia dog
claimed by former Sheriff G. G. Lang
of La Crosse and Otto Ripe of Hokah
has caused an expensive lawsuit. Rip
pc and Lang's son were arrested and
civil suits were started. The two
claimants have now agreed to stop
fighting and divide the costs, amount
ing to several hundred dollars. Lang
keeps the dog.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
Body of Consul Arrives.

Cedarburg, Wis, Jan. 13.-The re-
mains of d. Mckinley, United States
consul at Athens, Greece, arrived
here. The funeral services will be
held at the Catholic church Saturday
morning, and the body will then be
taken to Saukville, Wis, for interment
in the family lot.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
SENATORS RENoMINATED.
Lodge and Crane Unanimously Chos-
en- in Massachusetts.

Boston, Jan. 13.-Senators Lodge
and Crane were unanimously renom-
mated to the United States senate at
caucus of the republican members
of the legislature yesterday. Mr..
Lodge succeeds himself for the six
years term beginning March 4 and
Mr.. Crane fills the unexpired term of
the late Senator Hoar, whose seat
Crane now holds by appointment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
FLOCK TO AMERICA.
Hungarians and Russians Flee to Es-
cape Military Service.

New York, Jan. 13.-Oficial records
at Ellis Island show that for the first
month new year immigration to this
country is likely to exceed all records.
Flom the first to the tenth of January
the arrivals number over $4,000. For
the whole month Of January, 1904, the
arrivals were only 10000. Arrivals
of Russian and Hungarian Hebrews
in large numbers is largely due to the
aversion to serving in the army in
Russia
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
Empty Honor for cockreIl,

Jefferson City, Jan. 13.-At the dem
ocratic legislative caucus yesterday
Senator Cockrell was nominated to
succeed himself. The legislature is
republican on joint ballot.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
Gripman and swede to wrestIe.

Kenosna, Wis, Jan. 13.-John J.
Rooney, the Chicago gripman, and
Mort Henderson, the Terrible Swede,"
have signed for a wrestling match
here, for a side bet of $3.50 and gate
receipts.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
New Connecticut Senator.

Hartford Conn, Jan. 13.-Former
Governor Morgan G. Buckley was
yesterday nominated by the republi-
cans for United States senator to sue
coed Joseph r. Hawley, who will re.
tire from public life on account of i'll
health.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
Animals Frozen.

Sheboygan, Wis, Jan. 13.-Fred
Keene, farmer living five miles west
of this city, lost three COWS and one
horse by freezing during the severe
weather.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
VARSITY HEADS CONVENE.
Fifteen Universities Represented at
Baltimore Meetnu.

Baltimore, Jan. 13.-Fifteen univer-
sites were represented at the opening
session of the Association of Ameri
can Universities yesterday. Among
the delegates were Prof. A. G. Nc
Laughlin of the University of Michi
gan and President Charles R. Van
Hise of the University of Wisconsin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
TWO Killed at Crossinu.

Dutton, Ont, Jan. I'D. G. Nc
Arthur and Archibald Carmichael
while driving over a grade crossing
were struck by Michigan Central
train yesterday and instantly killed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
DESCRIPTION APPLIED TO A FED
ERAL JUDGE.
ASSASSINATION ADVISED I?
Congressman Denies He Suggested
the Murder of SWain-Western
Members Sign Statement Against
Special Session for Revision of
Tariff-Smoot Case Continues.

Washington, Jan. 13.-The house
yesterday devoted its entire session
to the discussion or the impeachment
charges against Judge Charles Swayne
of the northern district of Florida. A
dramatic incident occurred when Mr..
Littlefeld of Maine called on Mr..
Lamar of Florida, who filed the
charges against the Judge, to admit or
repudiate an alleged interview which
the former claimed tended to incite
the people to commit an act of VIC
lence against Judge Swayne. Mr.. La
mar admitted giving an interview, but
emphatically denied any suggestion
from him that could be construed into
advising assassination or murder. He
said that although Judge Swayne was
known to be the most lawless man in
Florida, he had remained secure from
bodily harm.
Western Opposition to Revision.
The following statement in opposi-
ton to tariff revision is being signed
by members of the house from the
Rocky mountain and Pacific coast
states:
"The Rocky mountain and Pacific
coast states are Overwhelmingly op-
posed to the agitation for tariff revi-
sion and we, the undersigned members
Of the house of repr esentatives rep
resenting the states set opposite our
respective names, are not in favor of
calling an extra session of the fifty
ninth congress for the purpose of re-
vising the tariff, and we believe the
agitation of this question at this time
is neither necessary nor desirable"
Senate Discusses Civil Service.
The legislative, executive and judi
cial appropriation bill was read at
length in the senate and there was
considerable discussion of the civil
service question and the provision for
the investigation of foreign trade con-
ditions by the department of COM
noaroo
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
SHIPPERS WANT ACTION.
Demand of Congress Adequate Rail-
way Legislation.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-Chicago shipping,
manufacturing and board of trade in
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
For Army Saloon.

The senate committee on military
affairs considered informally the bin
Cockrell said the bill was proposed
principally to permit the sale of beer
at army posts and that there could be
no grave objection to it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
Discriminating Duties.

A bill for the encouragement of the
merchant marine was reported to the
senate and Mr. Bailey made the point
that the commission had been pledged
to report in favor of discriminating
duties and not in favor of ship sub
sides. The suggestion was combat
ted by Senator'S Gallinger and Lodge,
who were members of the commission.
Utah Political Conditions.
Nearly the entire day in the Smoot
investigation was devoted to testi-
mony relating to political conditions
in Idaho. Frank Martin and F. H.
Holzheimer, prominent, Idaho demo
Gratis, testified that a majority of the
democrats of the state opposed "an
unnecessary attack on the Mormon
church, which they said was the effect
OF the anti-polygamy plank of the par
TVS state platform. James H. Brady,
chairman of the republican state COM
mittee, told of taking advantage OF
democratic charges in order to get
votes for the republican ticket. He
charged also that the democrats trad
ed off Judge Parker, the democratic
candidate for president, for votes for
former Senator Heitfeld, the democrat
ic candidate for governor. J. w. N.
Cotton Of Provo, Utah, gave evidence
in relation to political conditions in
Utah.