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third floor. Two children, one about four and the
other two years old. were playing the floor with
building blocks, while nursemaid was busy at the
window with some sewing. The butler retired to
return the letter.
Astro went to the children and knelt down be-
side them, showing by his manner that he was not
only fond of children, but used to them. He did
not speak at first, sitting with them, smiling, and
playing with the blocks if he himself of their
age. The elder, a boy, seeing him arranging pile
of blocks, crawled over to watch and help him. AS
the two sat there together the other baby stared
at Astro Then she put out her two arms and
cried:
ke1lem! Kellem!''
Astro stared in surprise. 1t was the word
evidently, that he had found on the ashes of Mrs
Burbanks letter. He turned to the nurse, who
apparently had noticed nothing unusual.
What does she mean by that" he asked.
ooh, that Kellem, kellem'? Why,I don't know,
I'm sure, sir. l fancy it's one of the games they
play with Colonel Trevellian. He often comes in
here for romp with the kiddies, and they to
be fond of him. I've heard Agatha say that before
but, Lord! l never thought to wonder about it. 1t
is funny, isn't it,"
Again the child reached out her arms and repeated
the words, Kellem kellem!'
Did she play that particular game with
her mother, nurse?'
Il don't remember sir, I'm sure. I expect so,
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who smelled the gas and had the door broken in.
can't account for it anyway
Did Mrs. Burbank ever visit his apartment"
Astro asked.
Yes. Occasionally when he ill., she went
over and took him things necessary" He stopped
and stared at the Master. But you don't suspect
that-that there's any connection between Mrs.
Burbank's disappearance and my brothers deathe"
II should like to investigate your brothers
apartments, said Astro evasively. Il may be
able to receive some impression there that will
lead the track. 1 have succeeded in har-
monzing the vibrations in Mrs. Burbank's apart
mens, and feel already that understand her mental
condition when she left home But there is strange
discord there, Mr.. Burbank, and l must complete
the impression
Here is my card, then. I'll write a note asking
that you be given the fullest opportunity for in
vestigation on the premises. Of course the body
has been taken to the morgue, and the police
in charge of the apartment; but l think you will
have trouble with them
"One more thing, Mr.. Burbank I'd like to
know if Mrs: Burbank was ever hypnotized, that
you know of
Why, only once, possibly twice, at an evening
party here. We did have rather amusing ex-
periments this fall; but it nothing but fun, of
course
And who it that hypnotized her that
timer" asked the seer
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though Seems to me, now think of it. did hear
Mrs. Burbank trying to break Agatha of it; but
no doubt I've got it mixed up.
Astro watched the children for sometime; then,
after kissing each of the chubby faces thought
fully down stairs.
- door opened and Burbank entered with serious
expression on his face. He bowed and shook his
head sadly.
My misfortunes all coming at once it seems"
he said My brother is dead, my wife missing
It's too much for me, and I'm afraid I'll have to
call in the police and put them on the l can't
stand it any longer unless-unless you have dis
covered some way of helping me-" he added
When did your brother die?" Astro asked
So far we can learn, early this morning. The
gas was turned on in his room, and he was found
at eight O'Clock, dead from the fumes. They were
unable to locate me till four this afternoon, when
l went right over and did what necessary
He lived alone, presumed"
Yes, not even servant The body dscov-
cred by friend whom he had asked to call
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letter in the morning that did seem to upset her,
too"
All" The Master of Mysteries knitted his
brow, and sat for a few moments without speaking,
while the butler stood erect, waiting like lay
figure Astro looked up at him suddenly, with
keen, searching gaze, and for moment startled
expression passed over the mans face.
So Mrs. Burbank has gone to her aunt's?' he
said deliberately.
That's what she said, sir
do you believe it?
The butler shifted his feet uneasly. Its hardly
for to say, sir"
the lapel of his coat. You re quite right my
man 1t isn't for you to suspect anything of course
But if l know anything about human nature, you
are devoted to the Major and you to be trusted
Now see here I'm here to help the Major in this
matter; but anything find out from you shall 60
no further. Do you underestimate
Yes, SIR" the butler replied uneasily. The
Major said l was to obey your instructions to the
letter. sir
There is one thing that I want to know, my
man. and that is, Did Mrs. Burbank write to Colonel
Trevellian before or since she went away?'-
Il can't say, sir, to that.
The seer still looked at the searchingly,
if sending his will and thought through his eyes to
fascnate and charm The mans attitude, he
watched Astro, changed .subtly from suspicion to
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flat The place meagerly furnished as bache-
lor's quarters. look into the kitchen revealed a
few utensils and packages of food about in
dsorderly manner The sitting was scantily
furnished, but in better order. Astro gave it a
glance. The chamber where Burbank had died
half-hour in elaborate scrutiny Still he appeared
dissatisfied Excusing himself to the officer he
opened the back door and inspected the platform.
opened the cover of each in turn Lighting a
match, he looked eagerly into them.
In a moment he had drawn out broken, hollow.
black rubber cylinder and after assuring himself
that he had all the fragments slipped them into his
overcoat pocket He then returned inside
You have doubt that the death caused
by suicide, l suppose, offcer?"
"Of course not There's no evidence to the con-
trary that know of"
No was known to have visited him the night
before he died?"
The people down stairs say they heard footsteps
late that night; but it may have been any
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fascinate and charm. The man
watched Astro, changed subtly
confidence. Gradually he lost
the conventional stolidity of the
servant and became more human.
"All l want to see is the en-
velop of that letter." Astro said,
watching his man.
The butler hesitated. II might
possibly find out from the Colo
nel's man, sir. I'm we'll acquaint-
ed with him, and I've done him
favors in times past"
See if you can get it; and
meanwhile I'll go up into Mrs.
Burbank's room"
THE butler showed the way up
L stairs and left the Master of
Mysteries alone Once the door
was shut, Astro gave a swift look
about the chamber. then walked
to a writing desk. Everything
was in order, and not a letter
was visible. From here he turned
to the open CRATE. The fire was
out, and only a few ashes re-
NAMED. These he examined care
fully. On the top were a few
fakes of carbonized paper, crum-
pied like black poppy leaves.
With a deft finger he drew these
from the CRATE and carried them
to the desk. placing them on a
white blotter. On the wrinkled
surface, almost invisible, were
some traces of writing, appearing
as if slightly embossed on the
surface. He could make out only
one word, or part of a word:
Kellem." The closest scrutiny
revealed no more writing; but
on one charred fragment he dis
covered the remains of a postage
stamp. 1t was curiously shrunk
to half size, and appeared as a
negative, in which all that had
been white was black, and the
red ink changed to gray.
By the time he had accom-
plished this delicate manipula-
ton, the butler had returned
Il found the letter, sir; but it
hasn't been opened at all. 1t
seems that the Colonel didn't
come home last night, and hasn't
returned yet. / got it out of
William; but he's in mortal
terror, sir, and he wants me t
at once. Do you think it will tai
About ten minutes; but l shall
You're not going to open it,
as Williams place is worth to I
game"
No, I won't open it. I only
writing. Come back in ten min
you have it back"
AS soon as the butler had gone
his pocket a bottle of alcohol and
With this he moistened the envelt
as transparent as tracing paper.
was so folded, however, that he CO
line, in a nervous, hurried hand
recognized as Mrs. Burbank
cannot bear it any longer. If you
He opened the window, set I
draft, and waited. In ten minut
smelled of it, and went out of the
was anxiously waiting, and receive
ONE moment, before you CO."
~ like to see the nursery and the
The butler led the way and ope
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
WOODEN LEG FoR WEAPON.
Was the Claim Of Complainant Against
Alex. Spiesr.

East Calais was on the map yesterday,
with a real criminal trial before a JUS
tiee Of the peace. To b. sure the case
vas only a simple breach Of the peace
and this was not proved.
The dnouth was responsible for the
whole proceeding, which happened as
follows; A one-legged man named Alex.
Spicer makes his homes al the house Of
Clarence Bill During the drouth tae
Bills have been getting water frOm a
spring on the land OF Alex. Jones and
Jones objected. Spieer went after water
few days ago, and Jones appeared on
the scene and ordered him Oh and fol-
lowed him 10 the Bill ho1s, where an
alteration tok place.
Jones claimed that Spiccr assaulted
him and nearly broke his wrist with his
wooden leg. Spicer was arrested. eharg
ed with the assault, and the case was
tried yesterday before Justice OF the
Peace Carroll j. Lamb with John G..
Wing of Montpelier as assistant justice.
Grand Juror tieorge Daniels, assisted by
States Attorney Ben Gates, appeared
for the state. and Spicer was represented
by NJ NJ. Gordon of this city.
A jury was drawn and the caee tried.
The defense claimed that spicer did not
assault Jones, but only pushed the latter
away. The jury was out an hour and
brought in verdict of not guilty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
MORE LETTERS READ
BY WILLIAM R. HEARST
Two Of Them Ann aneed That ArehbOld
Had Inelosed Certificates of De-
pOsit for $4,000.

Denver. Oct. LIN a speech here last
night. William r. Hearst renewed ais
charges against Senator Foraker and
Governor Haskell and read additional
letter bearing upon the charges
After speaking ironically and sarcasti-
eally Of Foraker. Haskell. Bryan, ,~Roose-
welt and Others, Mr.. Hearst read the
following letter as having been written
by John ID. Arehbold 10 Senator For
aker:
My dear senator-Re Referring 10 our
telephone conversation of to-day, now
beg to inelose You certificate of deposit
to your favor for $1,000"
Another letter read by Hearst was,
My dear senator; In pursuance of our
understanding in our talk over the tele-
phone to-day, | now beg to inclose You
certificate OF deposit to your favor for
$4,000"
Mr.. Hearst commented:
Il say tnat these additional letters do
not prove Mr.. Foraker's innocence, but
on tine contrary, they go to show that
the services he rendered the Standard
Oil must have been very effective to
warrant so many heavy payments in so
short a time"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
THoMpsoN--DAvIsoN.
Pretty Fall Wedding Solemnized Yes
terday in Barre Home.

A pretty fall wedding was solemniz-
Cd at 1880 yesterday morning when
Miss Lenora Dawson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs James c. Dawson of this city
became the bride of Clinton Thompson
Of Plattsburg. MY. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Francis A. Poole at
the residence of the brides parents, IA
Academy street before company Of
friends and relatives. The house was
prettily decorated with autumn leaves.
Miss Jennie Dawson, sister of the
bride, acted as bridesmaid and Roy
Centerbar was best man.
A wedding dinner was served at the
brides home after which the happy
couple took the three o'clock train for
wedding trip, presumably to Mon
treal. Upon their return they will
make their home ait lattsburg, M Y,
where Mr.. Thompson is employed as a
machinist. The bride is we'll known,
botn in this city and Montpelier where
she was employed at the home of l..
Bart Cross.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
AT Episcopalian Convention in Rutland
Yesterday.

Rutland, Oct. 1.-THE annual conven.
tion of the Vermont branch of the la
dies auxiliary to the Episcopal board
of missions was held here yesterday,
Bishop Hall presiding. These officers
were elected:
President, Miss Constance r. Wheeler,
Burlington; district vice presidents, Miss
Louisa Brainerd OF St. Adams, Mrs. w.
Il. Weeks Of Shelburne; Mrs j. G. New
some OF West Rutland, Mrs. w. A. Mead
Of Hartford, Mrs, q, b, B. Denny Of
Montpelier, Mrs. W. IL. Sargent OF st.
Jonnsbury; record secretary, Miss Kath-
arine w. Williams, Bellows Falls; cor
responding secretary, Mrs. f. N. Whit
ney, Mortified; treasurer, Mrs. Charles
Il. Parker, Vergennes; auditor, Miss h.
2. ellison, Rutland secretary of junior
work, Mrs Frederick ). Hutchinson,
Enosbimg Falls.
The amount expended for domestic and
foreign missionary work during the year
was $l,52S.04. The state now has
80 branches.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
"A CROWED HOUSE
GREETED GARDEN PARTY
Second and Last Performance of The
Local Talent Entertainment Last
Night---No Matinee on Satur-
day as Announced.

The Barre Civic Federation of Wom-
ems clubs completed a successful pre-
sentation of local talent performance,
THE Garden Party" at the opera house
last evening The anticipation Of q
large house was rpalized. and every
seat I'M the auditorium was sold The
attendance on both nights was very
gratifying, there being good house
present on the previous evening when
the first performance was given. The
audience last night WIS enthusiastic
over the work Of the performers and
everything passed off very well indeed.
About every number was encored.
1t was announced last night that in
view of the success OF the two nights
performances that there would be a
matinee performance on Saturday
ternoon. This plan was changed, w
ever, when the matter was finally dis
eussed by the members OF the cast af
ter the performance. 1t was found
that many Of the chief participants
would be unable to be present Satur-
day afternoon. and the idea of matt
ness therefore given up. So last night
was in all probability the last chance
to see the show.
The Federation, the participants, their
trainers, Mr.. and Mrs, j. ]. Roden-
baugb Gilbertson's orchestra and those
who have contributed to the success of
the effort are to be congratulated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
State Fair Prize Winners Dis
tanced at Tunbridge Fair
SECOND DAY SUCCESSFUL
Lady whitcomb, Barre Horse, Captured
the Chief Race on Yesterday After
moons Program-The End of
the Fair To-day.

Tunbridgc, Oct. l.--All roads led to
Tunbridge yesterday, it being the second
and main day OF the Worlds Fair The
bri'k shower of Monday night made the
conditions Of atmosphere and travelling
the best for weeks. Exhibits were un-
usually full in nearly all departments,
especially in cattle and colts. About
noon the attendance reached quite salts,
factory proportions, Music was fur
nished by the Bethel Cornet band.
During the forenoon stations. mares,
geldings and colts were examined and
most of the premiums were awarded.
The vegetable department was full and
showed little effect from the protracted
drouth. One Waitsiield party brought
large exhibit which won many awards
at the state fair, but which was often
excelled here The cavaleade OF oxen
was the first number in the afternoon,
followed Immediately by the two horse
races, which resulted as follows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
UNDER HEAVY BONDS.
Fred L. Euber Couldn't Furnish $1,000
He Went to Jail.

White River junction, Oct. Fired l..
ElIber was before Justice Darrah yester-
day. charged with assault upon William
+. Blood. fie was placed under $4,000
bonds for his appearance at the county
court and in default OF bail was com
mitted to Woodstock Jail yesterday af-
ternoon.
IL seems that both of these men nave
been employed at Gibbs & WhceIer's
stable in this village, and Blood finished
work several days ago. Tuesday even.
ing he went into the stable to hire a
horse and was ordered 20 keep away
by Euber, who was foreman OF the
place.
A few remarks passed between the
men, wnen Euber, 1t is alleged, struck
Blood over the head with the handle OF
pitebfork, making bad scalp wound
and rendering the man unconscious
Medical aid was summoned and while
assistance was rendered to the injured
man Euber started for the woods. He
returned later and gave himself up
Blood has been in a semi conscious state
since the assault and little hopes are
entertained OF his recovery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
Breinnial County Convention
With Barre Lodge
BUSINESS IN AFTERNOON
D. F. MeCovern of Montpelier Elected
President-Nora Mcmahon Of Same
City Leads Ladies' Auxiliary
Dance Closed the Convention.

Both the members Ancient Order OF
Hibernians and the members of the
Ladies Auxiliary were well represent
ed in the city yesterday when the bien-
nial county convention of the orders
were held. A large amount Of routine
business was transacted at the meet
ing of each of the branches and new
officers were elected for the ensuing
term.
The ladies held their business meet
ing at Knights Of Columbus hall in the
afternoon and the men held theirs at
the Hibernians club rooms in the Quin-
len building. The officers elected by
the Ladies Auxiliary were as follows:
President, Miss Nora Mcmahon Of
Montpelier; vice-president, Mrs. Flora
Murphy of Barre; secretary. Miss Mary
Drumgould of Barre; treasurer, Miss
Nora Murphy Of Montpelier
The county officers elected by the
Hibernians were as follows: President,
D. I. McGovern Of Montpelier; vice
president, James Sheridan Of Granite
vile; secretary, p. r. McNulty of
Barre; treasurer, j. Z. Murphy of Barre
In tfe evening both branches of the
organization came together for So
cial which was held at Knights of Coll
umbus hall. The program included adj
dresses by Rev. p. M. MeKenna, vocal
solos by James Emmett and d. j. Sui
liyan and violin solo by James Riley
AT the conclusion Of the program the floor
was cleared and dancing was enjoyed
until late hour. Music for the dane
iEg was furnished by Riley's orchestra.
Refreshments Of cake, sandwiches and
coffee were served during the evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
MARRIED HALF CENTURY.
Celebration in Honor Of Event for John
Perry and Wife of Plainfeld.

Plainfield. Oct. la large number of
people gathered at the pleasant farm
house Of .lonn Perry yesterday afternoon
to help him and his wife celebrate their
fiftieth wedding anniversary and the
occasion was one of the most enjoyable
of the sort ever held in town. Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry entertained in a royal fashion
and the guests had fine tiine in renew
ing aequaintances. etc. the couple were
married by Rev. H. b. Cushing. who was
pastor of the Methodist church in 1858.
Their son. Charles, and his wife were
instrumental in getting up the eelehra-
tion.
After pleasant Afternoon the guests
sat down to a sumptuous supper, and
the adieus were said late in the day.
MT. and Mrs. Perry were remembered
with generous gift Of money and other
things.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
IN BRYAN's OWN TOWN.
Taft Paid His Respects to The Demo-
cratic Candidate.

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. Accepting the
challenge of Willias j. Bryan right in
the home city Of the Nebraskan, Will
liam H. Taft last night not only en-
dorsed President Roosevelt's position on
the policy of campaign contributions
but defended with arguments to es-
tablish that position as sound from the
standpoint of public good and to show
that the Bryan position was one
simply for prediction effect. Mr..
Taft delivered five speeches in this
city before large and enthusiastic
crowds.
The main meeting was held at the
Auditorium, which was crowded with
enthusiastic shouters for Taft. II was
here that the candidate paid his re-
spects to Mr.. Bryan regarding coinpaign
contributions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
FIRST FAIR OF SEASON.
Odd Ladies Started Theirs in Wood
mems Han Last Might.

The Manchester Unity Odd Ladies
opened their fourth annual fair in the
WoOdmen's hall last evening. On ac-
count Of the Garden Party" at the
opera house the attendance was small
but the ladies have made arrangements
for a most enjoyable fair and the at
tendance for the remaining three nights
is sure to be large.
Across the end Of the han at the left
of the entrance the booths have been
erected in a very pretty and tasty man
ner and are loaded with useful articles
that are sure to find ready customers.
The home made candy booth is in
charge of Mrs. John Murray. Mrs
Charles johnson, and Miss Mamie Rea
side. At the baby booth are to be
fnund all kinds of useful articles for
children including handsome Teddy
bears. Mrs. Nellie Bianchi, Mrs. Sam
uel McMurray and Mrs. John McRae
have charge Of this booth. Aprons of
every variety can be seen at the apron
booth which is attended by Mrs. John
Davidson. Mrs. Robert Stewart and Mrs.
William II. Jones. A long list Of beau
hful fancy articles are for sale at the
fancy booth where Mrs. Hannah Smith,
Mrs. John Morrison and Mrs. Harry
Gamble are in charge. The next booth
contains the prize articles which in
clude a handsome chair, hand painted
sofa pillow and valuable silver set.
Mrs. John Conniek and Mrs. George Lake
! lave charge of the vegetable booth and
they have all kinds OF vegetables and
preserves on sale.
The cloak room at the right of the
entrance has been transferred into an
ice cream parlor where the genuine ar
tiele is served by Mrs. Edwin VeaIe.
Mrs. William Sinclair and Mrs. John
Crowley.
An interesting program has been ar
RANGED for each evening followed by
dancing, music being furnished by Gill
bertson's orchestra. The entertain
ment last evening was an enjoyable
concert by the mandolin club. This
evening the Ebony Minstrels viii give
tier entertainment which proved such
a great success at the fairs last winter
The ladies committee which has
the supervision Of the fair is composed
Of the following: Mrs. John Forbes,
Mrs. Charles johnson, Mrs. Samuel Me
Murray, Mrs. John McRae. Mrs. Robert
Stewart, ldrs. w. IL Jones, Mrs. John
Davidson and Mrs. Nellie Bianchi.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
cUTLER--ALLEN.
Marriage of Barre Young People in
Montpelier Last Night.

The marriage Of Miss Clara Allen,
daughter of Mrs. C. A. Allen of this
city, and George A. Cutler of East
Montpelier was solemnized at eight
o'clock last evening at the Methodist
parsonage in Montpelier, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. A. j. Hough,
They were accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank L. Cooley Of Middlesex The
happy couple left this morning for a
two weeks stay at Lake Placid, N. ",
and upon their return will reside at 25
Church street.
Mrs. Cutler has been employed for
the past three years as an operator at
the New England telephone exchange
and MIR. Cutler is employed as a meat
cutter at the II, ]. Smith market.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
MAY PREcIprTATE STRIKE.
English Railway Combine Promises to
Hasten Tie-Up.

London, Oct. 1.-The combination
entered into by all but one of the great
railways Of England to resist the. de-
mands Of the employees for higher pay
and shorter hours promises to precipi
tate rather than delay Tho tremendous
railway strike. The leaders of tlleATari-
Gus unions say the companies It'll the
combination will gan, strength with
time and they nslst strike promptly II
they hope % win. The unions Are nov
aTrangng for i referendum vote bv
railway enipioves un tie question of i
strike and there Il nn doubt but Nhat
it Win he I'LL flla aiifssaa tive.