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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-09-23
SHERLOCK HOLMES EXAMINES THB GLASSES

would be In the last glass. would IL
nott Yes, / am convinced that this Is
SO. But III have hit upon the true ex-
PLANTATION OF this one small phenom-
enon then in an Instant the case rises
from the common place TO the exceed
ingly remarkable, for IL can only mean
that Lady BrackenstalI and her maid
have deliberately lied 10 Us, that not
one word OF their story is TO be be-
lieved, that they have some very strong
reason for covering the real criminal
and that we must construct our case
for ourselves without any help from
them. That is the mission which now
lies before us. and here. Watson. is the
Sydenham train"
The household at the Abbey Grange
were much surprised at our return. but
Sherlock Holmes finding that Stanley
Hopkins had gone of 20 report tc head
quarters, took possession Of the dining
room, locked the door upon the inside
and devoted himself for two hours 10
one OF those minute and laborious in
vesugations which form the solid basis
on which his brilliant edifces OF de
duction were reared Seated in a cor
ner like an interested student who Oh
serves the demonstration Of his pro
fessor ] followed every step OF that re-
markable research. The window. the
curtains. the carpet, the chair. the rope
each in turn was minutely examined
and duly pondered. The body OF the
unfortunate baronet had been removed.
and all else remained as we had seen
II in the morning. Finally. 10 my as
constituent. Holmes climbed up on 10
the massive mantelpiece Far above
his head hung the few inches Of red
cord which were still attached 10 the
wire. For a long time be gazed up-
ward at it. and then in an attempt to
get nearer to it he rested his knee upou
a wooden bracket on the wall. This
brought his hand within a few inches
or the broken end OF the rope but il
was not this so much rs the bracket
Itself which seemed to engage his at
tention. Finally he sprang down with
an ejaculation OF satisfaction.
TITS all right, Watson" said he. eve
have got our case-one Of the most re-
markable IN our collection. But. dear
me, how slow witted l have been and
how nearly have committed the ylun-
der Of my lifetime! Now, 1 think that.
with a few missing links. my chain is
almost complete"
You have got your menT
Man, Watson, man. Only one. but
very formidable person. Strong as
a hon-wimess the blow that bent that
poker. Six foot three In height. active
as a squirrel, dexterous with his I'm
gers; finally. remarkably quick wittsd.
FOR this whole ingenious story Is OF his
concoction. Yes. Watson, we have
come upon the handiwork OF a very re-
markable individual And yet. in that
bell rope he has given u a clew which
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-09-23

Information which we want"
She was an Interesting person. this
stern Australian nurse-taciturn. sus-
picious, ungracious. II took some time
before Holmes pleasant manner and
frank acceptance OF all she said thaw-
ed her into a corresponding amiability.
She did not attempt 10 conceal her ha-
tired for her late employer.
Yes, sir. II is true that be threw the
decanter At me. / heard him call my
mistress a name, and l told him that
he would not dare 70 speak SO il her
brother had been there. Then Ii was
that lie threw IL at me. He might have
thrown Il dozen II be had but left nv
bonny bird alone. He was forever in
treating her and she too proud 10 com
plain. She Will not even tell me all
that he has done 70 her. She never told
me OF those marks on her arm that YOU
saw this morning, but / know very
well that they come from a stab with
a hatpin. The sly devil-GOd forgive
me that | should speak of him so now
that be is dead. But a devil he was II
ever one walked the earth. He was all
honey when first we met him, only
eighteen months ago. and we both feel
as II il We're eighteen years. She had
only Just arrived Ia London. Yes, IL
was her first voyage. She had never
been from home before He won nel
with his title and his money and his
false London ways II she made a
mistake she has paid for il II ever a
woman did. What month did we meet
hlmf Well. I tell you il was just aft
er we arrived. We arrived In June.
and Il was July. They We're married
In January OF last year. Yes, she Il
down in the morning room again, and
have no doubt she will see you, but
you must not ask too much OF her. for
she has gone through all that nesh and
blood VIII stand"
Lady Brackenstal was reclining on
the same couch, but looked brighter
than before. The maid had entered
with US and begun once more 10 fOment
the bruise upon her mistress bESw.
- hope" said the lady, chat you
have not come TO cross examine me
again?"
mo" Holmes answered in his gen
TEST voice; 4 viii not cause you any
unnecessary trouble, Lady Bracken-
stall, and my whole desire Is 10 make
things easy for you. for am convinc-
ed that You are a much tried woman.
Is you will treat me as a friend and
trust me you may find that / will jus
tify your trust"
What do you want me TO doY"
TO tell me the truth"
"Mr. Holmes
"Ne. no. Lady BraeSenstan; II is no
use. You may have heard OF any little
reputation which possess. 1 viii
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TRRT was on a bitterly cold
F.EH and frosty morning to-
IKE ward the end OF the win
ssaA ter OF 90 that was
sTG7ENAE awakened by a Juggling
aS0VGGI at my shoulder. Ii was
Holmes. The candle In
his hand shone upon his eager. stoop-
ing face and told me at glance that
something was amiss.
Come. Watson; Gomez he cried.
The game is afOot Not word! Into
your clothes and comet
Ten minutes later we were both IN a
cab and rafting through the silent
streets on our way 70 Charlng Cross
station. The first faint winters dawn
was beginning to appear. and we could
dimly see the occasional figure OF an
early workman As he passed US. blur
red and indistinct in the Opalescent
London reek. Holmes nestled In ST
lence into his heavy coat. and was
glad 20 do the same. FOR the air was
most bitter. and neither OF US had
broken our fast.
some hot tea at the station and taken
our places In the Kentish train that
we were sufficiently thawed. he to
speak and I 90 listen. Holmes drew
note from his pocket and read IL aloud.
Abbey Grange. Dfarsham. Kent.
800 "a. m
NY Dear Mr. Holiness should be very
clad or your immediate assistance in what
promises 90 bc n most remarkable case
X Is something quite In your line Except
Cor releasing the lady ] viii see that ev-
erything Is kept exactly as ] have found
Il, but beg you not 60 lose an instant. as
70 Is biscuit 10 leave Sir Eustace there.
Yours faithfully.
STANLEY HOPKINS.
Hopkins has called me I'm seven
times. and ON each occasion his sum.
mons has been entirely justified" said
Holmes. Il fancy that every one OF his
cases has found It's way into your col
lection. and must admit. Watson. that
you have some power OF selection.
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The Adventure of
the Abbey Grange
No. IL of the Series

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: was on a bitterly cold
and frosty morning to-
ward the end OF the win
ter OF ~ that I was
awakened by a tugging
at my shoulder. II was
Holmes. The candle In
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10

Architect Rosenheim returned a few
days ago, after making an extended
tour of the east in the interest of Los
Angeles building interests. He visited
st. Louis, Chicago, New York. Phila
delphia, Boston and many smaller
cities, securing pointers on plans to be
used for the details of the Greater
Hamburger department store that will
be erected on the southwest corner OF
Broadway and Eighth streets, and also
for ideas to be incorporated in the
Second Church of Crist that will cost
$15O,OO0. Mr. Rosenheim states that in
Boston a beautiful church of stone
and marble has been erected at a cost
of $2,0O0,000. Plans for the Los Ange-
les church have been submitted and
will be passed upon in the near future.
1t is probable that Architect Rosen-
helm and member of the Hamburger
firm will go east together within
few weeks to visit several big stores,
whose interior arrangements may be
introduced to a considerable extent in
the Hamburger building.
General Chaffee, commander of the
United States army, in the course of
his address, delivered at the reception
rendered him at the chamber of COM
merce, stated that 1t was his purpose
to make his home in Los Angeles, and
that as Mrs. Chaffee had thus far
failed to find q home to suit her, he
would probably build a residence in
Hollywood, thus adding a new roof
to the thousands that now afford shell
ter for the rapidly growing popula ton.
The general added that Los Angeles
is "A wonderful city, with possibilities
in commercial and other features of
business activity greater. perhaps,
than any of his hearers could possibly
predict. He had known the town when
Fourth street was out in the country.
Now 1t seemed that the city was
spreading with amazing rapidity to-
ward the sea and mountains.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10
SALES
OF HIGH VALUES
SEMI'BUSINESS LOTS BRING
GOOD PRICES
Profits Earned on CIose-in Property
Bought Few Years Ago-Ground
for st. Vincent Improve
nent

Sales of higher priced property in
Los Angeles during the past week
shows that investors are busy and
that the various agencies are active in
closing deals. Tract property has led
III interest in special circles, but those
who have large sums to invest con1ine
themselves chiefly to the semi-business
district and they are constantly making
selections.
Below is a list of the moro impor-
tant sales in the city:
On Figueroa Street
e. G. Hodgson has paid 4. j. Len
drum $25000 for a lot 50x165 feet on the
east side of Figueroa street, 230 feet
north of Tenth street, improved with a
two-story frame apartment house.
On Hobart Boulevard
James Smith has purchased from r.
d. Richards, through Mines e. Parish,
a lot on the west side of Hobart boule-
ward between Twenty-second and
Twenty-flfth streets, having a frontage
Of seventy-five and depth of 142 feet,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10
REALTY REVIEW
IN LOCAL FIELD
VALUES STEADY IN CITY AND
SUBURBAN PROPERTY
Eastern Cash in Abundance in Banks
Ready for Investment-Los
Angeles Third City in U. S.
in Building

The real estate situation in Los An
geles and vicinity has caused hum
dreds of thousands of dollars to be
sent here from the plethoric vaults of
the east for investment. While Los
Angeles has grown to be stirring
metropolis of rapidly expanding COM
mercial Importance, and is improving
in the business and residence sections
at rapid pace, further developments
are under way and those who buy now
at almost any point feel that they
cannot lose at prevailing prices
Available funds are ample to meet all
requirements, and judging from pres
ent activity in central business and
outlying improvements planned, Los
Angeles will at once witness the
greatest progress in all her history.
The building of the electric car line
on Stephenson avenue, extending from
Cummings street to Indiana avenue,
has awakened fresh interest in all
property in the Boyle Heights sec
ton. Splendid tracts have been
opened and improved in high class
manner on the north and south sides
of Stephenson avenue and scores of
pretty homes have been erected. The
entire district is within few minutes
ride of the business center and the
best possible transportation service
will be provided with the completion
of the Stephenson avenue extension.
AS an evidence of the grit and en-
terprise of Los Angeles merchants, at
tention is called to the fact accom-
plished by Harris & Frank. the cloth
ing dealers, whose big store on North
Spring street was Quilted by fire No
Vember 20. The following day the
firm began the erecting of an annex
..ks~ a,, onn IL
on South Spring street, and in ten
days the room, 50X120 feet, was COM
pleted, at a cost OF $4,000, and tomor-
row the goods in the boys depart
ment of the store will be ON sale in
the annex. Night and day a large
force was employed in building the
addition. and Harris & Frank took
turns bossing the job 1t takes more
than big fire to down Los Angeles
merchants. They are equal to any
emergency
One of the notable sales OF the past
week was the transfer of the property
on Figueroa street. between Twenty
seventh and Twenty-eighth streets, by
]. II. Clancy to Rev. Joseph s. Glass,
the lot having a frontage of $3.50 feet
depth, 40 feet. The consideration was
about $4,000. The lot is to be used
for the site of the new church and
school house for st. Vincent's college.
Big deals in acreage property led
in the important transactions of the
week. The principal sale was that of
1870 acres ON the northeast corner OF
Slauson and Santa Fe avenues. north
of Huntington park. The purchasers
were Henry IL. Huntington and assoc
ciates Clark e Bryan selling the
acreage for $27S.500, netting a profit OF
Sl4S000 on the acreage that they
bought last March for S125,O0 The
land is in the line of the proposed
boulevard to Long Beach.
In every direction new tracts for
home sites are being improved, and
the bare announcement OF an OPEN
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10

improved with handsome twelve-room
two-story frame dwelling numbered
2219. The house was recently erected
by the grantor for a home. The re-
ported price is $4,000.
On East First Street
DR.. Carl Kurtz has bought from Mrs.
Clara Burdette and Rev. Robert
Burdette the lot on the north side of
First street. fifty feet east of San
Pedro street. 1t has frontage of fifty
and depth of lis feet, and improve
ments in the form of n small frame
building The consideration is said to
have been about $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10
Prince Louis Left Out God

This story of Prince Louis of Batten-
berg is going the rounds A bright
in the course of his Canadian visit was
commenting on the charge In the
weather, which had that morning
seemed dull and threatening. Yes. II
his genial way You see when I
came TO town today | brought good
weather with me-" well" said the
eye, II have have heard Of a HohenzoileMrn M
speaking of L and God but II remains
for Battenberg to leave out God!"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10

ing sale results in q rush of an army
of anxious purchasers.
The country at large is advised
through the Construction News of Chi
cago, that for the month of November,
1905, Los Angeles. in the line of i'm
provements, stood third among the
leading cities of the United States in
the total number of building permits
issued, and sixth in total valuation OF
all improvements. In the total of per-
mits Los Angeles leads San Fran
cisco 617. The detailed statement fol-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10
ALL RUSH TO INGLEW00D
Opening Day for East Acres a Pro-
nounced Success-Many
SaIes Made

The grand opening of the East Acres
tract of $50 acres at Inglewood on thu
Redondo car line occurred Saturday,
when 300 people visited the addition
and made selections of lots. The tract
is midway between Los Angeles and
the beaches, and is recognized as the
ideal country home site The Realty
Trust Co. is handling this fine proper
ty, and the managers feel greatly
elated over the opening sale.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10
BUILT BY NEWMARK BROS.

The above illustration shows the
handsome new business block that has
been erected on the northwest corner
of Pco and Flower streets by the
Newmark Bros, coffee and tea mer-
chants, at a cost of 100000, on plans
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10
d I

tect.
Because of the dense population in
the neighborhood, the Newmark Bros.
believed it would be a good invest
ment to erect the building, which is
one of three stories. 100 feet on Flower
street, 157 feet on Pico, and 125 feet
on the alley The building is con-
structed of brick, iron and terra Gotta.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10

In every direction new tracts for
home sites are being improved, and
the bare announcement OF an OPEN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-08
The Delinentor for March.

Containing the first authentic reports of the Spring and Summer styles. the March Delineator is of special interest to the woman of fashion, and a most attractive number throughout. A dis cussion of "The Use and Abuse of Ar morial Bearings" by William Arm strong Crozier, is a noteworthy contri- button, containing a fund of informa- tion in regard to coat armor that Is little known or widely disregarded. N. Hudson Moore's article on "Old Pew ter the first of a series on kindred subjects, will appeal particularly to col lectors. and the story of Charlotte El- liott's famous hymn. Just as Am," as related by Allen Sutherland, is of great est interest. Other features are Robert and Clara Schumann," by Gustav Kobbe in the Composers Series, The Game of Politics as It is Played in Washington" and more particularly, woman's part in it-by Marie Columbia" and a re- production of miniatures from the Ma rie collection. There are two notable pieces of fiction in The Things That Are Real" by Zona Gale. and His Honor vs. Cupid" by Virginia Wood ward Cloud in addition to delightful verse. For the young folks, L. Frank Baum gives an Animal Fairy Tale" Grace MacGowan Cooke a Son Riley" story. and Lima Beard a clever pastime. There are the usual departments and other matter of interest to women within and without the home. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-08

his name appear on the official ballot of said primary election may do so pro- vided he so informs the secretary of this committee of his name and the office for which he proposes to offer. no later than Monday, Feb. 20. at noon.
 For the purpose of defraying the ex- penses of said primary election, each and every candidate shall pay or cause to be paid to the secretary of this com mi see the sum assessed as follows: Mayor, $10; City Clerk, $5; Chief of Police, '$5; Captain of Police, $5; Tax Collector, $5; Tax Assessor, $5; Market Clerk, $5; City Attorney, s; Street Superintendent, $5; Sexton, $5; Sanitary Officer, S5: City Turnkey, $5; Council men, $250; President of Council, $2.50, and not later than noon on February 10th, 1905, except candidates for the office of Councilman, who shall each pay to the secretary the sum of $2.50 and except candidates for executive committeeman. who shall not be requir- ed to pay any fee.
 That the name of no person shall ap- pear on said ballot unless he has first compiled with the above provisions of this resolution.
 That any person feeling aggrieved at the result of said primary election shall have the right to appear before this committee and contest the said election. provided such contest or contests shall not affect the result of said election.
 That in the event the funds raised as heretofore provided for are in excess of the amount necessary to defray the ex- penses of said election the amount re- maining after all obligations and ex- penses os said election have been dis charged, shall be paid over to the Orphans Home at Summerfield.
 That this, committee shall meet in this room Wednesday, March 1. for the purpose of entertaining contests and to aggregate, tabulate and declare the vote of said primary election and for the purpose of naming the nominees of the Democratic party for the various offices at the coming regular municipal election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-08

Patrolmen Pendergrass and Avant an- swered the call and took charge of the prisoner. Askew appeared to have been asleep, and his manner and ap- pearance showed that he had been drinking.
 He was locked in a cell and spent yesterday morning in the lookup.
 It was the opinion of Mir. Tyson and Captain Taylor that Askew. while un- der the influence of whiskey. had gone to sleep on the front porch of the Ty- son residence. and on awakening had walked confidently through the front door, which was not locked.
 Askew had nothing in his possession when arrested except his own personal effects and nothing was taken from the house.
 Askew who Is 36 years old. came to Montgomery on a business trip. He Is highly esteemed in Gordon and has prominent family connections in Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-08
COLUMBUS INTERESTED.
Wants Cs., r. and 4. Extended from
 Cuthbert There,

Cuthbert There.
 Columbus. Ga., Feb. 7.--(Special.)- Columbus people are much interested h the news that President J. P. Will Hams of the Georgia, Florida and Ala hama Railway plans to visit this city t an early date to confer with the people of Columbus in regard to the extension of his road from Cuthbert. Sa., to this point. He hopes to make Inc trip during the present month. The company expects terminal facili- lies, rights-of-way in and about Co., tumbus and a cash subscription from the people of this city.
 Chief Engineer E. S. Epps of the Georgia. Florida and Alabama has sur veyed several routes from Cuthbert to this city. His work has been tempo- rarily interrupted while he is survey. ing a route from the main line to Quincy, Fla, g distance of eleven miles. The branch line will leave the road at a point between Havana ana Hinson. 1t will be built soon.
 President Williams is considerIne seriously two routes into Columbus one by way of the Chattahoochee Val. ley from Stewart County, which would necessitate the building of two bridges across the river; the other plan being to build to Rtchland and come into co. lumbus over the seaboaEd tracks.
 The Georgia. Florida land Alabama Railway now has 157 miles of track in operation. between Cuthbert, Ga, and CarrabeIle, Fla, and also operates steamboat line between Carrabelle and Apalachicola. a distance of thirty niles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-08
MAYOR ASKEW OF GORDON ARRESTED
 AFTER MIDNIGHT IN MONTGOMERY RESIDENCE

Discovered In the residence of John c. Tyson. 33s Mildred Street, at 2 o'clock yesterday morning, A. H. Askew, Mayor of Gordon. Henry Coun- ty. was covered by pistol in the hands of MT. Tyson and was later turned over to the police.
 On a plea that he was intoxicated and did did not know his whereabouts. Askew was released from custody at the city prison yesterday afternoon when Mir. Tyson declined to prefer charges against him.
 Mr. Tyson was awakened by the noise of some one opening the front door of his home and quickly seized his pistol to make an investigation. In the hall he discovered strange white man. Levelling the pistol at the breast of the intruder, MT. Tyson or- dered him to hold up his hands. In the meantime Mrs. Tyson had tele- phoned to police headquarters for an oficer.
 Police Captain Taylor and. Mounted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-08
COMPLETE INDEX TO THE NEW OFFICES
 IN MONTGOMERY GOVERNMENT BUILDING

cupied by the office force of United States Marshal L. J. Bryan, the ad- Joining room, POT being used as his private office.
 Room 209 is used by the petit jurors 2o6 by United States Commissioner John A. Elmore. 205 by the grand jury. and 204 by witnesses.
 Room 211 is occupied by the clerk of the United States land ofice, PIP by the register of the land of1ce and 213 by the receiver of public moneys.
 Rooms 202 and 203 are used as the offices of the local Weather Bureau.
 On the fourth floor, room 302 Is used by the Pension Examiner, sos for the records of the United States land ofice. 307 as a library for that office. 30S by the chief clerk of the United States railway mail service and BOA by the Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue.
 Other rooms are used for storage pur- poses and as toilets.
 The first floor of the building is given over to the postofice.