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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. buchanan. their
daughter. Miss Marie buchanan, and
his sister. Mrs. A. 5. Heatherin% OF
Ohio. who had been in town since sun
day. LEFT Thursday for Poland Springs
in their touring car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

The amount of the bills of cost al
lowed by the county commissioners at
the December term of their court was
S5l2.51. At the December adjourned
term the bills amounted to $43.6O At
the March term the amount was $685.
50 and at the March adjourned term
Sl0e56 The total is $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

The Arcana Club met with Mrs.
Gustavus Bell Tuesday afternoon, June
is, and the following program taken
mp: Scripture. secretary's report; cur
rent events, Mrs. Bell; sketch Of Jean
lngeIow, Mrs. Andrews; reading, High
Tide on Coast of Lincolnshire" Mrs.
Decker: reading. Seven Times Seven"
Mrs. Merrill; quotations. members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Tic marriage Of Miss Gertrude Clair
formerly Of this town, and Of Joseph
Landry If this town, will take place
at the Catholic church next Monday
afternoon. Both of the contracting
parties have many friends here who
join in good wishes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21


High schoo! took place Thursday evening
at the Fairfield Opera house When tho
exercises opcred at o'clock every scat
was taken. prayer was offered by Rev
j. l.. Clark. pastor of the Baptist church
The following is the program carried out
Music.
Prayer.
Music.
1t Takes Il Man to Be Bra ~,
Eerna Elsie Ward
The Pilots story, Frank ScwaIl Lane
He Tried to Tell His Wife.
LILLIAN EcInce Wyman
Lillian Maud LasHclle
Selected, Cecil George Priest
Music.
She Wanted to Learn EloC ution.
Annie IClvira Delauo
A Prima Donna's Birthday,
Irene Hazel Clark
Monchoual Castor
Albert Joseph Eechard
Music.
Excused.
The decorations were Very simple AMI
consisted only of cut flowers and ported
plants.
After tile speaking had been concluded
the play J:smeralda" was given by the
members of the Junior class who did not
take part in the speaking. The cast:
odd Man" I;ogers, North Carolina
farmer. Lester Brownell
Lydia Ann Rogers his wife,
Florence Bcssev
EGmeraida his daughter. Bessie Thomas
Dave Hardy. a young North Car"linian,
Arthur Horne
Estabrcok. a man of leisure,
Roy Richardson
Jack Desmond. an American artist in
Paris. Edward RYAN
Nora Desmond. his sister.
Phyllis Thomas
Kate NJ Smond lis sister. Alice Duran
Marquis de Mcntessin, French ad-
vcnturnr Calvin Roberts
George Drew, an American Sp"Culator,
John Rrophv
Servant to the Desmonds, Jennie Warren
Act Room i'll Rogers house. North
Carolina.
Act II-Jack Desmnnd's studio in Paris.
Act DT-A room in Rogers house in
Paris during ball
Act IV.-pcsmond's studio in Paris.
Miss Cnrhett of Colby had the training
Of those WHO took part in charge End also
Of the play, end much credit is due Miss
Cnrhctt and all who bad any part in tn
exercises The graduating exercises will
take place this evening at the same place.
Following are the members of the class
Of 1905:
Florence May Ecsscy. Lester Mont
RrownrIlc, Albert Joseph BcChard. john
Shepard Trophy. Irene Hazel Clark. An
ME I,!vira Dclano. Alice Gertrude Duron.
Arthur Linllcv Horne. Lillian Maud Las
collie. Frank Scwall Lane. Cecil George
Priest. Lerov Cr1ndall Richardson; III
ward James Ryan. John Calvin Roberts,
BESSIE T.aurastine Thomas, Phyllis Iren"
Thomas, Norna Ward. Lillian BcrnlC2
Woman Jennie Ada Warren
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Another naphtha launch was added to
the fleet at Madison pend Thursday.
The new boat is owned by J. L. Oak and
arrived here on the freight from
Brewer 1t is an 1S-fOOter and has a
Buffalo engine of 215 horsepower
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Miss NJ. a. Wethercll Of the Longfcl-
low Grammar school will today take
her graduating class To Portland. where
they Will visit the Longfellow home.
They will go to Fort William, where
the class Will enjoy a picnic dinner, and
will return on the evening train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21
AT The HAGUE.
Members Named for the
-Four General Committees.
Choate, Porter, Buchanan and
Scott, Americans, on Each.
Committee Work Will Probably Take
Fully a Month.

The Hague. June Today the dele
gates to the peace conference met ami
selected the members to h. assigned L.
the four general committees air, ady
created. Each delegation has fun libcr-
~ Of choice in this respect. These as
slrn:nCnts wcr" communicated > the
bureau ~ the conference before
o'clock this afternoon. when the -four
presidents. and NJ. Nclidnn arranged
the DAYS on which each committee will
meet. As in many instances. especially
in the case Of Ike smaller dclcg 1tiCns,
the same members were assigned
to two or more committees, it will he
necessary for the committees to as
sembIc on different days. Tho real work
OF the conference will be done in the
committees.
a month is expected to clapse before
the next plnnary sitting, as the plan is
to have the committee work Wei adj
vanced before again calling Il full con-
ference together. IN 1899 there was a
period Of % days between the appoint
mcnt Of the committees and the pre-
sentation Of the first report.
M. Nelidoff has received petitions
from. the committees of Armenian and
the conference consider some measure
for alleviating the deplorable position
OF these people. Similar petitions are
pouring in on the conference from all
over the world. The petitions are filed
with the secretary and are acknowl-
edged with a notification that the con
ference could not occupy itself with
matters not presented by delegates.
Joseph II. Choatc. General Horace
Porter. William l. Buchanan and James
Brown Scott Of the American dcleGa-
ton have been assigned to member
ship Of each of the four general com
mittees. The other members of the
American delegation has boon distri-
buted as follows:
First committee NJ Rose. David
j. Hill and Charles Henry Butler
Second committee BriE. cen. Geo
II. Davis. L. :. A.. and Rear Admiral
Charles =. Sprrry. 4. =. y.
Third committee Rear Admiral
Sperry and Brig. Gen. Davis.
Fourth committee-U. NJ Rose u. J.
Hill, Rear Admiral Spcrry and Brig
Gen. Davis.
II Is officially stated that General
Horace Portcr's reservation yesterday
covering the right Of tho United States
10 resent the question or the Limitation
Of ornaments at the peace conference
does not mean that the Washington
government has definitely decided I"
raise the subject. on the contrary il is
stated that il involves no change in the
American attitude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Charles Dustin was in West Enfield
Thursday to attend the funeral SER
vices Of the late Charles r. Leavitt.
Mr.. Dustin has three of Mr.. Leavitt's
horses, Laura f.. Alice Bell and Miss
HuSsey, which hc is working out for
the seasons races
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

The pupils of Grade VII VIII have
Whittier exercises at their room Fri
day afternoon and all Interested are
invited to be present The program will
begin at . o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Toss =. Chamberlain. NJ. c. l., 'O7.
lett Wednesday for Ocean Park, where
ne will work for the summer in the
Blake Industrial Restaurant and Bak-
cry' to be run during the summer
months by F. II. Thurston, sub princi-
pal Of NJ. G. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mr. and Mrs. G. T.. A. Winslow will
leave today for Hanover. n. H.. to be
present at the graduating exercises Of
Dartmouth College. their son. Arthur.
being one Of the graduates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mr. and Mrs. \. II. Farnham. who
nave been in Providence. r. T., few
weeks. where Mr. Farnham has had
employment in woodworking cstab-
lishmcnt. are in town for a few days
before going to Troy, where they will
visit at Mrs. Farnahm's old home,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Miss NIildreth Bracket and Miss
Nettie Weymouth are home from
Pennington, where they have been at
tending the Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Roy .. II. Tracy Of the Free Rap
fist church was in Burnham Thursday
(" attend the Wat"rville Conference of
Free Bartists. ana was one of the
speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

reside. Miss N Maud Noyes will leave
Pittsfeld July 1. The many Pittstield
friends of the family regret their de-
.parture, but extend best wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

At a meeting Of Ira Berry r. A..
Chapter Wednesday evening the r. A.
degree was conferred on three candi-
dates. Ices ana fruit were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

have been in town for few days visit
ing Mr.. Rnbinsnn's sister. Mrs. Lewis
Rove Of Lower Main Street. left Thurs
day for Niagara Falls. where they will
remuin for 4 whila.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Grace Dr'Im'nond. who has hcrI teach
Ing a: lrcsquc Isle Tor the past year, is
now al home FOR tie summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Rev. T. P. Furber was in Bangor
Tuesday in attendance at the meeting
Of the State Encampment of the G.
A. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Abram have returned
from a visit with relatives in Newport
and Troy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mr. and Mrs. l.. ID. Braman OF Bos-
ton were guests at the Oakland hotel
Wednesday, leaving Thursday morning
for Kineo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mr.. ana Mrs.Ormand Gilman of New
port return" home Thursday. after a
days visit at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Gctchcll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Joseph W. Couscns Of Berlin, \. H.,
is in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Rev. ami Mrs. Il. w. Russell arc in
Boston, where Mrs. Russell will remain
a few weeks. Mr.. Russell will return
home before Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mrs. A. j. Libby and her daughter
left THURSDAY for Waterville for a
weeks visit with relatives. They will
also visit in Nassalhoro before return
Ing home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Stewart are passing a few days in Ban.
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21
OAKLAND.

John Taylor and family are passing
several weeks with relatives in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

York, reports the sale Of the a. A.
Brooks farm u Fairfield TO Albert
Stiles of Hopcsville, Albert county,
n. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mrs. Emma Moves and daughter, Miss
Carolyn. went to Portland Thursday.
where they have recently purchased a
home and where they will in the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

T. A. Croker is taking a vacation
and expects to pass the most of it il
Northport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

I'll" alumni ~ The Winslow High school
will Eivr q social to the stIdcntS Friday
- eninE. Iune list ~ Tie eluhnCusc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Roy l.. Marston left Thursday for
Philadelphia. where lie Will probably
remain for two weeks. He goes on for
Cstry business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mrs. James Marcou, who had been
visiting relatives at her Old homo in
Canada for several weeks, arrived
home Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Inc King of Siam has become Euro
!fanized In most respects. hut he stiII
m.ainlalhs large harem in n sperioI
ever admitted. 80 %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21
COUNTY NEWS
KENNEBEC.
WINDSORvlLLE.

A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs.
Wal Brown, Claude French. Mrs. Eta
Leonard, Simon French and son edgar
went to Damariscotta Tuesday and en-
joyed days fishing at the pond. bring
ing home a fine catch Of black bass.
Mrs. Cassins J. York and her eldest
son, Raymond. have gone TO Boston for
a weeks visit with Mrs. YOrk's brother.
Miss Mae French has returned home
from the Augusta Insane hospital,
where she has been employed.
Jerry and Abe Colby and John Sproul
Of Cooper's Mills came up 20 this place
Wednesday to attend French's dance.
NORTH WINDSOR.
The evangeIistic meetings ut the Bap-
fist church under the direction %
Misses Edwards and Kitchen are at
tended by large and Interested congre-
cations The message 40 Life. Light
and Love" which these dcvout Chris
tian workers bring to the people night
after night by sermon and song, y
meeting with an encouraging response.
Meetings every night this week except
SATURDAY. Services next Sunday az 1870
A. NJ. and 80 i. VI.
The school here under the tuition ~
Stella Barton closed Friday after an
exceptionally successful term.
Mrs. Oscar Carpenter will entertain
the Ladies' Union Friday afternoon,
June q.
Daniel True recently lost one Of his
well mated span Of mules.
The county commissioners were at
Tvlers Corner last Wednesday on 9TH
cial business.
Donald Pierce is now in the employ
Of Cobb. Bates & YerXa, Boston. Mr..
Pierce is second manager in the NAL
den retail store. Friends congratulate
him on his success.
Burr F. Jones with his classmate'
Charles Rush. returned to Colby
Wednesday, after passing two days at
home.
Nettie Reed of Boothbay Harbor is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. j. F. Jones
and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mrs. II. L. Names left yesterday for
Ocean Park, where she will pass the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

IL" freshman 81 the WINSTON High
school went on picnic 10 BIKES Is
land Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

DIR. byron Porter of Newport was in
town Wednesday to attend the we'd
ding Of Mrs. Jennie Porter and Allen
IIaCkolt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

The graduating exercises of the Fair
field High school will take place this
evening Music will be furnished by the
Thi Delta Theta Orchestra of Colby
College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Miss E. M. Pond, former librarian OF
the Belfast library, is visiting in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Senior Carlos silva. of Santa 20, editor
Of Fl Mercnrin. the oldest daily nnrs0a-
nor in thn renuhlic IF Grille. is rieitinr
this cr,int'v for the f'st tin'". and is .,c-
! cof1 married. ny his wife. He Is ut present
in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Fred Libby left Thursday for Bos-
ton. lie Will pass vacation Of a month
with relatives in that city and adjoin-
Ins towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mrs. Percy Loder is visiting in Lew
iston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

IhIlip Dunbar mas returned from Farm
Incton normal school. ana will pass H.
vacation here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Peek have gust act IrucI
from "A years stay IN Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21
WINSLOW.

Eva GtchclI has heen III with ton, intii
foT tile past vctk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. Edgar &. Dunton ana Mrs.
George u. Arnold returned home from
Bangor Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

a s"E wis horn ~ MI ANA Nrs E"-
larger Saturday. June Nh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21
PITTSFIELD

tharleS Maxim has leased the Frank
Gerald firm on the Hartland road and
has moved his family there this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

.Irs 8 = iIusscy 81 Portland is th-
guest % Mr. Merrill this Mcck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21
CLINTON.

Village schools will close this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

a strawberry supper will be served
from 5.Go until 80 p. NJ. today in the
Methodist vcstry 10y the ladies of that
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mrs. {. A. Lawry has returned from
a visit with friends in Hartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Emerson I.awry is visiting his aunt
Mss Frances Chase, in Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Miss Florence Plummcr. bookkeeper
fnr the r. II. Brown Clothing Co. who
has been confined 70 her home by i'll
ness. is able to b. al her work again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

The infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur Hall of Benton is very i'll with
nneulnonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Harold {. Rowoll has arrived home
from Oronu, where he had been stu
dCrt at the University of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

S. II. Swain, local manager of the f.
a. Strout agency Of Boston and New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson and baby, who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Miss Lou Edwards has been Substi-
utinr IN The store W ". w. Nyc x Co..
during the absence of Mr.. Nye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

John Bradbury. Fairficld's eldest oiti-
zen. is reported as very Ill AT the nome ot
lis son Edwin in Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mrs. Ginfray. who Is very III at the
home ~ hor daughter. Mrs. T.. Kelley.
II ~ ported ~ quite comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Clair Amcs. who has been visiting his
brother. Leslie. in Portland for lew
DAYS. has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21

Mrs Russell bradbury ana daughter
Louise - New York formerly n this
town. are here for visit 70 relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21
JUNIOR EXHIBITION
OF Fairfield High Thursday Evening
In the Opera House.

The Junior exercises OF the Fairfield
High schoo! took place Thursday evening
at the Fairfield Opera house. When tho
exercises opcrcd at S o'clock cverv scat
was taken. prayer was offered bv Rev
j. l.. Clark. pastor of the Baptist church
The following is the program carried out:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-21
FAIRFIELD.

FAIRFIELD.
Joseph W. Couscns Of Berlin, \. H.
is in town.
Emerson I.awry is visiting his aunt,
NESS Frances Chase. in Clinton.
Mrs. {. a. Lawry has returned from
a visit with friends in Hartland.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur Hall of Benton is very i'll with
pneumonia.
John Bradbury. Fairficld's eldest oiti-
zen. is reported as very i'll at the home OF
lis son Edwin in Benton.
Clair Amcs. who has been visiting his
brother. Leslie. in Portland for few
days. has returned home.
Miss Lou Edwards has been substi-
mting IN The store NJ w. w. Nye x Co.,
during the absence of Mr.. Nyc.
Mrs. Giofray, who IS very ~ az the
home 81 hcr daughter. Mrs. r. Kelley.
II ~ ported ~ quite comfortable.
Mrs. Russell bradbury ana daughter
Louise 20 New York. formerly n this
town. are here for visit 70 relatives
Miss Florence Plummcr. bookkeeper
fNr the +. II. Brown Clothing Co. who
has bccn confined 70 her home by i'll
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-26

that so?" and he blew out another of
those insulting streamers Of smoke.
l was forced to admit sheepishly that
he was right, and my good opinion OF
myself faded away like the smoke OF
our cigars.
Well" he continued. "the symp-
toms he presents could not be caused
by opium, nor by cocaine, nor by hash
eesh. Whisky is the mostly likely
thing Of all, and you have nothing but
a couple Of vague expressions of aston
ishment from him and his servant to
make you search for any other solu-
ton Of the problem.
There is, however, one other thing
that might be at the bottom of it all.
but he could not get 1t here, and it
would be pretty hard for him to get it
anywhere. Moreover, am not at all
sure myself about it, and would have
to look 1t up before I would ven
ture to say anything definite on the
subject"
what is it," I asked impatiently.
Never mind what 1t is, for the pres
ent," he replied. IF am wrong in
my surmise you can safely put it
down to whisky, and If / am right,
you are no better of, though perhaps
no worse. Now, l am not going to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-26


It's all nonscnse-utter nonsense"
Looks bad. though" said MacAr-
del. specially when fellow COM
pares himself to dog, and the lady
to a queen" and he touched the bell
on the little table between us"
What's that for?" I asked. I've
got plenty of cigars here in my
pocket"
yellow chatreuse." he replied. II
think you need it"
"Now, seriously. Macl" ! resumed.
What do yeu think Of this man Car
ney's virtual denial Of any excesses?''
Lie" said MacArdel.
Well" i went on. what do you
think Of. the servants behavior in
practically admitting the whole bust
ness and then turning about as he did
at the last moment?'
"'Nother lie," he replied.
Then you think they are pair Of
prescious scoundrels?" asked
NO; damned scoundrels," he said
slowly. Il think they are unless the
matter can be explained in another
way. But I'm not at all sure OF it.
That's merely the way things look
now"
Mac" I said. you don't know as
much as do"
That" he replied, "is the most I'M
kind thing you ever said to me. !
know things, my boy. that your philos-
ophy never dreamed of. ! have been
trying to think. while you have been
talking, and. in spite Of you, ! have
thought to some purpose.
'.In the first place, as l said min
ute ago, think the man is an ordi-
nary drunkard and that this servant
Of his is in league with him to keep
the facts from you and his family.
Now, only think this because it is
the most plausible explanation that Of
fers; / am not sure Of it by any
means, and l want that distinctly I'M
derstood.
"In the second place, you don't know
anything about 1t at all, and yet, in
your monumental assurance, you have
settled the whole thing with the Ell.
ception Of one detail, and you have
come to me. as physician, to supply
you with that necessary link In your
chain OF evidence. You think he ia
the victim of some drug habit and you
want me to tell you, from his symp.
toms. what drug he is using. Isn't