Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-07

sleepy countryside might excite more
gossip than care for. l hope to bring
back more favorable report to you
before evening"
Once more, however, my friend was
destined to be disappointed. He came
back at night weary and unsuccessful.
II have had blank day, Watson.
Having got the Doctors general direc-
ton, spent the day in visiting all the
and comparing notes with publicans
and other local news agencies ! have
covered some ground. Chesterton, His
ton, Waterbeach and Darlington have
each been explored and have each prov
ed disappointing. The daily appear
hardly have been overlooked in such
sleepy hollows. The doctor has scored
once more. Is there telegram for
me?"
Eyes. I opened It, Here it Is: ASK
for Pompcy from Jeremy Dixon. Trim
ity college, don't understand it,"
"Oh, 1T Is clear enough 1t is from
our friend Overton and is In answer to
question from me. I'll Just send
round note to Mr.. Jeremy Dixon. and
then have no doubt that our luck will
turn. BY the way, is there any news
of the mntch?'
Eyes, the local evening paper has an
excellent account In Its last edition.
Oxford won by goal and two tries.
The last sentences Of the description
say: The defent of the Light Blues
may be entirely attributed to the I'M
fortunate absence of the crack inter
national, Godfrey Staunton. whose
want was felt at every instant Of the
game. The lack of combination In the
thrce-quarter line and their weakness
both In attack and defense more than
neutralized the efforts of heavy and
Woodworking pack
''Then our friend Overtons forebod-
ings have been justified" said Holmes.
PERSONALLY | am in agreement with
DIR. Armstrong, and football does not
come within my horizon. Early to bed
tonight. Watson. for l foresee that to-
morrow may be an eventful day
I was Mortified by my first glimpse
Of Holmes next morning, for he sat by
the fire holding his tiny hypodermic
syringe. l associated that instrument
with the single weakness of his ma
ture, and feared the worst when
saw it glittertng in his hand. He
laughed at my expression Of dismay
and laid it upon the table.
mo. no, my dear fellow there is no
cause for alarm. 1t is not upon this
occasion the instrument Of evil, but
it will rather prove to be the key
which will unlock our mystery. On
this syringe l base all my hopes.
have just returned from small scout
ing expedition and everything is favor
able. Eat good breakfast, Watson,
for propose to get upon Dr. Arm
strong's trail today, and once on 1t
will not stop for rest or food until I
run him to his burrow."
I'm that case" said l, 1--WE had best
carry our breakfast with us, for he is
making an early start. His carriage
Is at the door,"
Never mind. Let him go. He will
be clever II he can drive where l can
not follow him. When you have finish
ed, come downstairs with me. and 1
will introduce you to a detective who
is very eminent specialist in the
work that lies before u.s.
When we descended followed
Holmes into the stable yard, where he
opened the door of loose box and led
out squat, lop cared, white and tan
dog something between beagle and
foxhound.
"Let me introduce you to Pompey,"
said he. "Pompey is the pride Of the
local draghounds-no very great flier,
as his build will show. but stanch
hound ON scent. Well, Pompey, you
may not be fast, but expect you will
be too fast for couple of middle aged
!.ondo. gentlemen. SO will take the
liberty of fastening this leather leash