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I" 1HE horizon was gray with the
Il coming dawn. but il was still
FTS too dark on the pier to see
80 anything distinctly, so they
went slowly back 10 the bOathouse. and
HenelbOwer turned back to make a
more detailed examination OF the body.
DIR Wise" he asked. after a mo-
ment. from which direction should you
say t'ese blows were struck"
Prom directly in front" answered
the doctor promptly.
But | see be has pistol at his belt.
Why did be not tefend himself? Why
should he allow himself to be beaten
DOWN.
As he spoke he lifted one OF the mus
cular hands. Then. with a little ex-
elamation Of surprise he bent and ex
amiued IL more closely.
Come nearer. gentlemen" ne said.
his face flushed with excitement. Il
want you 70 witness tat he has some
ting between his fingers"
They stopped and looked as he indI.
Gated. They could see that the hand
clasped tightly some small. dark OBJ
ject
Let Us see what II IS" Heneibower
continued. and bent back the stinening
fingers
The object fell out into his hand. He
held it up i'm the glare OF the Hight so
that aii might see. It was button
with little shred OF cloth attached
"If we can find tie garment rat RS
came FROM" said the coroner triurn-
phantly. turning it over and looking at
It, eve shall probably hni t'e murderer.
1t ISIS good clew."
lie placed the button carefully I'm his
pocketbo3k and turned % the window
Il tirk o ISIS light enough he said
TO take look az u scene OF t's
crime. ! shai zen return % Babylon o.
They went together down the
pier 90 the spot whore Graham had
fallen. The rain had washed away
nearly an The blood stains Ills rfac
Jay on the pier beside the chair I'm
which be had been sitting The cha r
was overturned
But tie wind may have done tat"
said the coroner when Delroy pointed
out that the overturned chair suggest
ed struggle. cor maybe he knocked it
over when he fell. Let's have look
at tat little cage"
lie pulled up the rope The lid OF
the cage was open. but IL did not seem
60 be injured
Maybe tie waves proke & open"
suggested Henelbower.
They couldn't have done that" OBJ
jected Deiroy. See; here's how it
fastened"
lie closed the lid and snapped into
place three small but very strong
hooks. which locked automatically.
HeGclbower opened his lips 10 say
something more; then changed his
mind. closed them aud turned away
with a significant smile. lie examined
the Knots IN the rope. the pier. The wa.
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the tCdtcr
tiers Of the bay, on which. Just beyond
thc pier, small boat was riding at
anchor
"I'e boat ISIS yours. 1 suppose, Mr..
DelrOyF" he asked.
yes; it has been there ready for
use since Saturday"
As he spoke gust OF wind swung
the boat in toward them.
Young Graham, who was standing
on the extreme edge Of the pier.
glanced down into it and uttered a
sudden exclamation.
What's thatf" he cried, with arm
outstretched.
The others followed the gesture. but
a second gust swung the boat away.
Without answering. Graham sprang
into the water and with a few strokes
reached the boat. He climbed into IL
and united it from the buoy. Then. at
the Instant another gust OF wind came
from the ocean, he released his hold.
The boat was swept against the pier
He Tended her of with the boat hook
and made fast.
ms is what / meant" he said,
and pointed TO pistol lying at his feet.
They stared down at it. amazed. 1t
was the coroner who spoke first.
Pass II up" he said.
He turned IL over carefully I'm his
hand. 1t was fine type OF the Smith
d Wesson. 1t was fully loaded. None
Of the chambers had been discharged.
4 d no
pointed 10 clOt OF blood on the butt.
And. see. here are some initials.
7. ID. Whose are tey?"
They are John Tolbert Drysdale's."
answered Delroy In low voice.
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electric WIN suspicion
ne nad at least self control enough TO
restrain any III considered or hasty
words But he blamed himself bit
terly for rot having foreseen the pos
sibility Of Tremaine's early return. the
reason for which he guessed az once.
'We've just time to make the ar
engagements before dinner" said Del
roy. and he held up a lOAg morocco
case.
"Ah"-and Tremaine rose lazily-'so
you've brought it.? Tiffany advises II.
then -
"Yes-but come into the library. and
you shall hear. II seems that the only
thing TO be done is TO immerse them
in their native element FOR few days.
and the sooner it's done the better.
That's what 1 brought this cage for.
Wen put the necklace in il and let Il
down into the water at the end Of the
pier. Only living sea water viii do; IL
seems 90 have 10 efficacy shut up IN
a vessel OF any kind. 1 asked about
that particularly"
Il would suggest" put in Tremaine,
that a guard be stationed at the pier
TO prevent any possibility Of danger"
Perhaps you're rigbt'-and Delroy
nodded. Graham and his boy viii be
just the ones. They can relieve each
other so that the time won't seem so
long"
The Grahams were summoned. and
they came promptly.
a single glance was enough TO con-
vince any one OF their absolute probity
The elder man was perhaps sixty years
OF age. in the very prime OF health and
strength. with a weather beaten coun-
tenance. surrounded by a grizzled
beard; the younger one was about
TWEEN ty-6ve Both showed the clean
skin and clear eyes and firm muscles
resulting from life i'm the open air. for
they had the care OF the acres OF lawn
and garden and woodland and meadow
belonging TO the estate.
Deiroy held UP the little cage.
''This string OF white stones" be
said. sis Mrs. Delroy's pearl necklace.
worth something over 100000. put
them I'm this cage. close the lid and
fastcn it with these little hooks. Now.
Graham. these stones have lost their
luster. and live sea waters the only
thing that viii restore &C. ] want YOU
10 tie rope 60 this cage and lower 10
into the bay from the end OF the pier.
securing 80. OF course. SO that 30 can't
thrash around or break away. II will
have 60 stay there for three or four
days and during that time I'd like YOU
and your boy Go sleep nc the boathouse
and see that nobody NEEDLES with g."
The two men had listened intentiy
with serious faces
every well. sir" said the elder as
Dolroy finished, and held out his hand
for tho cage.
Deiroy gave it 90 him with a little
chucklc OF enjoyment
you'd better have gun with you
not that 7 think there's any danger
"Never fear sir" Interrupted era
ham. wen tend L an that. Come on.
WiHum"
Delroy watched them till the door
closed behind them
Il believe Graham would say Very
we'll SIR In just that tone. II told
him 10 burn the house down." he re-
marked. even 20 down after dinner
and see how he's arranged things.
And now" he added. "my innards are
beginning 90 clamor vigorously for re
freshment"
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Il Y lOHN pRYSDAIE accompa-
Et1 nied the other mon Co town
StS iu the morning. not that he
49, cared to be with either OF
them. Tor dis Indignation at what he
considered pciruy'> laNncSs I'm enter
tanning % man whose conduct was SO
mysterious au. whose past was so
little known had not I'm the least di-
minIshed aud his distrust of Ire
maine had grown stronger with the
passing hours. The prospect of q day
alone iu the house was iutOlerahlc.
aud hc felt that Grace Croydon would
wish Co avoid him tu the hour OF ex-
PLANTATION was at hand.
Indeed the sudden antagonism hs
lad developed toward Delroy would
have suggested "A permanent return to
town had not q point or honor. as n
were. compelled him 90 stay lie could
not at this moment. desert Grace Croy-
don 90 the Vaccinations Of Tremaine.
He must save her IL he could. not only
for his own sake. but FOR hers.
10 was this gloomy meditation which
occupied him on the trip in TO the city.
FOR his companions. immersed in the
details of the days business. left him
severely 20 himself He babe them
goOdby at the ferry and. in sort OF
desperation. went down 10 the Record
Office and asked for Godfrey. He felt
that he was being swept into waters
beyond his depth, that he needed a
strong, cool hand to pluck him back
10 safety, but he found that Godfrey
was out of town.
Delroy and Tremaine went at once
10 the Wall street Office where the con
ference concerning the railroad was to
take place. Memories Of that confer
ence still survive in the street: wild
legends concerning it-how a company
OF conservative. cold blooded. steel gut
ted capitalists were worked upon.
bamboozled, hypnotized. wrought up to
enthusiasm over project which was
proved by the subsequent reports Of
engineers to be about as practicable as
a bridge TO the moon. Even yet the
glamour Of that meeting endures with
some of the Investors who were pres
ent, and they are still convinced that "A
railroad in Martinique would pay a
fabulous return. Tremaine set for the
street a new standard OF ''sm0othness"
and one which has never been ap-
preached.
The conference was over by noon,
and Tremaine announced his intention
OF returning to Edgemere by the first
train.
I'm feeling a little worn out by the
mornings exertions." he explained,
aud he really looked IL. when are
you coming outT'
I'm going up to Tiffany's first" Del
roy answered. land have talk with
them about my wifes necklace. left
IL with them Saturday. II they advise
sea bath, I'll bring ii along with me.
and Wen see what virtue there Is In
the treatment"
Perhaps there isn't any" said Ire
maine, "or it may be that Tiffany has
some better method"
well. I'll know by tonight" and
Delroy held up a reckoning finger to a
passing cab. "Goodby till then"
Delroy and Drysdale returned to-
gether on the 5 o'clock train and hur-
ried into the house. They found Ire
nging in a great chair In the
the glance which DrysdaIe
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CHAPTER NV.

NAY HEN DrySu1ie opened his win
" dow next morning he found
f=@=- the sun shining from a sky
tE&-Ag uuclouded. and the air warm
with the promise OF spring IL called
him in o way NOT o. Dee resisted. and he
stepped out on the little balcony which
ran beneath the window. then he
caught the odor OF cigarette. and
turned to see Tremaine smiling no him.
Good mpri.u-. cried Tremaiue a
beautiful morning. isn't IT, Won't you
join meg"
"Nou seem 90 bc ana early riser" OBJ
served Dry~dale. who had Thought to
find himself Che first asur.
ut is habit one learns at ST. Pierre.
The dawn is. there. the only pleasant
portion Of the day-oue rises 10 burn
incense to IT,"
"Nou have lived long at ST PierreF~
Nearly four years"
The merest flicker OF amusement
flashed across Trcmalnc's lips and they
finished their cigarettes in silence.
They went down together % breakfast
presently. but only Dclroy joined them
there and 10 was not an especlaIiv
pleasant meal despite the bright sun
at the windows and Trcmaiue'- im-
perturbable good humor. As they
arose from table. that gentleman an
nounced his intention of going for a
walk obor- .he grounds.
Trcmaine seemed to enjoy his walk.
at least Doe did not return to the house
until nearly thc hour for luncheon. AT
that meal the women Joined them. and
drive was planned for the afternoon.
which ended az the vcsper service at
the little chapel at Babylon For some
reason the drive had not been q sue
cess. "a certain conetraiut seemed 10
have fallen upon tho party. q feeling
OF unrest OF uneasuess. which sent
them scVcraIy to their rooms as soon
as they reached the house.
Dryslale dressed Immediately. What
Instinct was it that told him 90 set his
foot l-htiy ou the STAIR or was &c
only that he hoped to loob down upon
her FOR moment uu-ccuF The sound
OF voices reached him. and leaning
over he saw two figures standing be
fore the Gre which the evening chill
had rendered ucCeSSa NY Miss croydon
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that made him pause
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1 ~ l-N-NAaAN luaL night WAS any
~ thing but cheerful meal In
l--7-77--i fact 10 was evident that the
Ig house party possessed that IA
tai bar 10 success. a spirit of autag-
onism. pysdale and Grace Croydon
maintained careful silence. and Mrs.
Delroy was SO obviously depressed that
her husband was alarmed
AS soon as the meal was over she
and her sister disappeared upstairs,
while the men lighted their cigars and
stro.ied down 90 the bOath0use 10 view
the preparations made by the Grahams
Tor the protection OF the necklace. The
night was very close, with promise OF
rain uumistakable.
They Went through the boathouse
without finding any one. but out on the
pier beyond old Graham was sitting.
gazing across the water and smoking
an odorferous pipe Between his
knees he held a Winchester repeater
and a revolver butt stuck from a case
at his side.
Delroy laughed quietly as he looked
az him.
why. you're a regular arsenal" he
said You're taking il in earnest Tor
sure. You're not going 70 sit out here
all night | hope"
"Wtllum takes his trick at midnight.
sir. He's gone over e tn house L bring
cot an some beddin' down Z ia
boathouse. Wen take turn an turn
about"
We'll" said Delroy. turning away.
Il see | can sleep without worrying
any over the safety OF the necklace"
As they passed through the boat
house again they perceived young
"Nlllum" busily engaged in making
up his bed on a cot in one corner.
DelrOy nodded to him and passed on
without speaking.
IT'S too nice a night 10 spend In the
house" said Drysdale. a little abruptly.
as they mounted the steps to the door.
Il believe III 20 for a tramp. I'll take
my raincoat. though. Then / needn't
hurry back"
Delroy shrugged his shoulders as
Drysdale entered the outer hall with
them and took down his raincoat from
the rack. Thomas. who was stationed
IN the yestibule helped him on with il.
"Goodby." he called from the door.
Don't look FOR me for an hour or two"
All right, we won't worry" answer
ell Delroy. Though, for my part" he
added. as he and Tremaine went on
through the hall together, Il prefer a
book before the fire. There's chill i'm
the air that strikes through one after
awhile, and Jack II soon get enough of
H. But I'd better go up and see how
my wife's getting along. You'll ex-
cuse meT"
Certainly; and stay as long as you
like I'm going to my room presently
myself. have some letters to write"
Delroy nodded and went on up the
stairs Tremaine sank into one of the
chairs before the fire and watched the
blazing logs, with an expression intent.
alert
For an hour or more Delroy sat
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Do not push me too far. Do not rely
too much upon my forbearance. A
man capable OF any crime
He held her by the motion OF a
finger
as a man who appeals to YOU" he
concluded.
You strangely mistake me-" she
said ia a cold voice. ''You are reading
your own nature into me. would
ask no man TO commit a crime for my
sake. 1 should abhor the man who
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ly, clutching at the hatrack for sup
port
1T was the lightning. suppose"
said Tremaine at last in suppressed
voice. II knew that bolt struck some
where near"
"Lightnin' don't cave a mans head
In, does itf' asked the boy doggediy.
Delroy grabbed a raincoat from the
rack, and Tremaine caught up another.
Across the lawn they sped. under the
trees. down 10 the water trout, with
young Graham stumbling blindly along
behind The little white boathouse
cleaned vivid In the glare OF the light
ming. They entered and paused uncer-
tainly In the gloom.
Where is hep asked DeIroy.
"Out there ON tn pier" answered
Graham brokenly. ''Out there where
they struck him down"
AT the pier end lay a dark, huddIed
figure A lightning dash disclosed the
staring eyes. the blood stained face.
Delroy. swallowing hard. gripned
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CHAPTER XIX.

Ii lOR full moment the coroner
Il stood looking down at the
lr pistol In his hand without
St2SJ speaking. but his face hard
ened and grew stern. so far as lay ir
the power OF countenance so rubi-
cund.
i tink l shah have to see Mr.. Drys-
dale before l go back to Babylon" he
said But first let US try to account
for re presence OF tbs pistol In tat
boat"
How can IL be accounted for?" de
manded Deiroy impatlently. Good
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CHAPTER XVII.

lOR a moment no one spoke.
i Only tine boys labored
II breathing broke the stiffness.
y He was shivering convulsive-
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For an hour or more Delroy sat
alone before the fire reading. At last
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CHAPTER XVIII.
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INNER that night was any
~ thing but a cheerful meal In
--7-Z7--i fact. 10 was evident that the
49, house party possessed that IA
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CHAPTER Nv

z OHN pRYSDALE accompa-
uied the other mon to town
S5 iu the morning. not that he
- cared to be with either OF
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-05-18
WILL OPEN MUSIC STORE
Allen & Gilbert RamaEer Piano
House VIII Establish Agency
In Dallas.

A. Lineback is preparing to open
an agency for the Allen & Gilbert
Ramaker Company in Dallas. The
store will be located in the Uglow
building on Mill street, next door to
j. G. Uglow's clothing house. In
addition to a stock Of pianos and
organs, Mr.. Lineback will carry full
line of small instruments, sheet music,
and musical supplies.
The Allen Gilbert Ramaker Com
pany Is one of the leadingSpiano and
organ houses on the Pacific Coast, and
operates stores in many towns in
Oregon, Washington and California.
Among the pianos handled by this
firm may be found such well-known
makes as the Knabe, Everett, Mason
Il Hamlin, Hardman, Packard, Lud-
wig, Fischer, and many others Of
equal reputation and merit.
There is every reason to believe that
a well-conducted music store will sue
ceed in Dallas, as there is steady
demand for instruments in the city
and surrounding country. Mr.. Line
back will be assisted in the business
by his wife, who will look after the
business while he is on the road,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-05-18
win Use New Fish Plates.

The Southern Pacific people are lay
ing new steel rails through the Will
lamette valley, on the main line-the
heaviest rails used on the roads of
this country. They are being so laid
that there will be no jar or noise when
the wheels Of the cars pass over the
joints. This is done with a newly in
vented fish plate which gives the effect
of continuous rail. The new steel
fish plate is long one, and 1t comes
up flush with the top Of the rail, being
fitted into the rail and bolted fast.
There is room for play, to provide for
the contracting and expanding Of the
cold and heat, but the fish plate is
always flush with the top Of the rail.
1t is held 80 firmly, by the groove con-
trivance and the boiling, that il must
remain SO. One travelling over rails
fitted in this way will not feel the
pulsation and hear the click-click they
were used to when the old-fashioned
fish plates were in use. There Is
carload of these new steel FISH plates
at the fair grounds now, ready to be
fitted onto the pew heavy steel rails
that are being laid. Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-05-18
GOOD MAN is GONE
Rev. J. c. Hedgpeth Passes Away
at His Country Home Near
LeWisYlIle.

Rev. J. O. Hedgpeth died Sunday,
May 6, 1906, at h is home near Lewis
vile. He was buried Tue sday Of the
same week, Rev. Gard ne r, his pastor
conducting the funeral services.
He was born June 10, 1851, in
Missouri. He became Christian in
1867 and took up the work Of an
itinerant minister in 1896, and at his
death was local preacher in the
M. L, Church, South. He was married
to Jane Wood on October 10, 1873, and
to this union were born four children,
three of whom, with the mother, sur
vive him. The children are Mrs.
Lettie McTimmonds, of Medford Mrs.
Anna Baker, Of Tillamook, and
Delmar Hedgpeth, who is at the home
place.
Bro. Hedgpeth was patient sufferer
for four months, with tuberculosis.
He was a good man, faithful In
duties, patient in trials, clean in life.
and triumphant in death, The floral
tributes spoke volumes for his stand
ing in the community in which he
lived. To the bereaved family in
their great sorrow we would say, try
to realize the beautiful words Of Riley
as true:
II cannot say will not say,
That he is dead He is Just away.
With CHEEKY smile and wave OF the hand
He has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
1t needs must be, since he fingers there;
And you, 0 you Who the widest yearn
For old-time steps and the glad return,
Think OF HIM faring on, as dear
In the love OF There as the love OF Here;
Think of him still as the same, say;
He is not dead-he is just away"
R q
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-05-18

liquor law has arisen in this
campaign, desire to say to the people
that should the local option forces be
successful in June and the saloons be
closed by the peoples votes, / would,
II elected Sheriff, see that they were
kept closed, and would also use all
diligence possible to prevent the
illegal selling or disposing Of liquor
in the county.
If elected Sheriff, I shall conduct
the affairs Of the office to the best Of
my ability, with a constant aim to
deal fairly with every citizen and sec
ton Of Polk County. l respectfully
solicit your support in the coming
election, pledging you in return that,
IL elected, 1 shall use my utmost
endeavors to fill the office faithfully
and honestly, according equal rights
to all and special privileges to none.
Respectfully,
M. d. ELLIS.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-05-18
Many Things to Look After.

Before going into the booth to vote
be sure that you have thoroughly in
vestigated the initiative bill now be-
fore the people to foist upon the state
the Barlow wagon road for $4,000
Each Of the proposed initiative
measures should be scrutinized closely
by every voter, but especial attention
should be paid to the Barlow bill. The
bill will have very attractive title
on the ballot, and for that reason may
possibly receive many affirmative
votes from people who do not under
stand its real purpose. Brownsville
Times.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-05-18
Good Crops in Eastern POLK:

w. B. Duncan, Of Spring Valley,
says that part Of the country is look
ing fine. From the present outlook
the crops all over Spring Valley will
be the best in years. He raises a
large amount Of vetch hay, which is
10 good condition, and will be greatly
helped by the rain. The fruit crop
will be fairly good. Apples will be
good, but the cherry crop will be very
light, especially the Royal Annes.
Prunes will be a heavy crop. The
grain in that section is also especially
good, and all the farmers are 10 a
good humor over the fine outlook.
Salem Journal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-05-18
TRIBUNES MEET DEFEAT
independence High School Wins
From Dallas Boys In Fast and
Exciting Game.

The Dallas Tribunes we're defeated
by the Independence High School
team in a fast and exciting exhibition
Of the National game at Independence,
Saturday afternoon, the final score
being 5 to 2 in favor Of the home
team. The Tribunes put up a fine
game, making only two errors, but
could do little with the curves of the
Independence pitcher. The score
follows:
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-05-18
Home Made

Have your cake, mullins, and tea bis
cuit homemade. They will be fesher,
cleaner, more tasty and wholesome.
Royal Baking Powder helps the house
wife to produce at home, quickly andeco
nomically, fine and tasty cake, the raised
hot-biscuit, puddings, the frosted layer
cake, crisp cookies, crullers, crusts and
mullins, with which the ready-made food
found at the bake-shop or grocery does
not compare.
Royals the greatest Of bake-day helps.
POWDER CO., NEW YORK.