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The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-01

ed it in book. as II ne nad need OF
token by which to remember this
one night.
In the meantime Bess, in her room.
was pressing his card to her lips with
tears and inarticulate murmurings.
Two years later Gordon Mcfarland
sat IN his office writing. 1t was after
business hours, but he had remained
to think out certain points In quiet and
solitude.
Turning in bis chair, he picked up
the telephone receiver.
81 viii call Jones and find out what
he knows about this business be
soliloquized He was on the point Of
calling "Hello. centralw when the
sound Of his own name arrested his
attention. That's the nuisance OF a
party line" he muttered. He had no
intention of listening. but how could
he help it when he heard his own name
in that well remembered voice?
"0h. Gordon Mcfarland? Well, If
you'll never. never breathe 1t I'll tell
you. He took me to ball. and. yes.
Grace, he left me to get home as best
could.
'No; certainly don't think he was
to blame. II must have been some of
Davy's mischief.
"Yes, of course Davy denied II, but ]
know 1t was, Gordon would not have
done II unless he thought he was justi
fed.
What's that? Did ! really careY
Well. yes, / did. and / don't care II
you do know It.
mo. no; we weren't engaged. He
was SO bashfui.
whats that? Encourage him? r.
did I tried TO make him jealous OF
that abominable Gerald Stone, and
and | succeeded That's how 1t ali
happened.
Eyes. that's so. 1t isn't the thing TO
talk secrets over n phone. Those hor
rid operators always do listen. Well.
goodby Come over In the morning
s24 Fourth street. you remember. Good
nightr'
Gordon called in hurricdly before she
could hang up. Hello. Bessiew
We'll. wha: Is II, Gracc"
This is not Grace. Bessie"
Gordon McFarlnndr The exclama.
tion was one Of dIsmayed surprise.
"Yes. have recovered from my
bashfulnesS VIII you marry me now,
Bcssief"
Indeed Will mott You're just too
awful. You llstenedW
Il couldn't help Il, and I'm glad ]
didn't try. Don't you hang up that re
ceiyer or I'll be there within ten min.
utes" he threatened.
"Then I'll hang Il up. II you want
an answer TO that question come aud
get H." And he heard the receiver
clang as II reached the hook.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-01
GOrd011's
Proposal
ItOnly Came After He Rscov-
cred From His BsshfuIness
BY CLARA H. HOLMES
Copyright. 1909. by Associated Lit
BY CLARA H. HOLMES


Copyright, 1909. by Associated Lit
erarV Press.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-01
Mnlr sen,e.

A Scottish lad had his leg injured at
a factory and was treated for some
time by the doctor without favorable
results.
His mother bad great faith IN local
bone setter and wanted her son 10 go
TO him. but the boy objected, prefer
ring. as he said, the "reg'lar faculty"
Finally. however. he yielded to his
mothers pcrsuasions and was taken
to the famous bone setter. The leg
was duly examined. and Il was found
necessary 20 pub 1t very severely in
order ITO get the bone In" as the
bone setter expressed IT,
The patient howled In agony. but at
last the bone was got In" and he was
hidden TO go bome--in a few days he
would be all right and could resume
work
Didn't he do It wellT' said the 10y
Gus old lady as they started homeward
"Yes. he did. mother" said the lad.
"He pulled It well. but ye ken was
ma sic fool ms to gle him the bad
leg r. London Tatler.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-01

Does a General Banking Business.
Has been in continuous existence for
81 years; has declared 1874 semi
annual dividends.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-01
I uMBER AND CORD WOOD
IL AT PUBLIC SALE.

ON FRIDAY. OCTOBER 10, 1903.
On the premises Of X. Thomas Coflell.
IN the 9th district, Baltimore county.
Md, on the road leading from the Black
Rock Road TO the Falls Road, will be
sold at public sale, IS. coo feet Of boarsia,
plank and seantling. full edge.) l50
cords Of oak and hickory wood.
A credit of three months will be given.
Sale 10 commence at | o'clock p. M,
on Friday, October 18th, 1909, when
terms and conditions will be made knwn
by A. NJ. KALBACH.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-01
toRD WOOD
~ AT PUBLIC SALE.

FRIDAY. OCTOBER s. 1908,
on the promises 81 the undersigned.
lately Dr.. Ciptworthy Birnles Eatate.
N Carroll county, Md. pg the road lead.
ing from Tanegtowu 20 Westminstgr,
about z miles eaat Of Tanayt0Wn. will
bg aold ~ public sale, 30 cords oak and
hickory wool. Salo wili be on west end
q farm, adjoining the Shoemaker and
Sells farms.
A credit Of three months will be given.
Sale to commence at ! o'clock r.. m.
on Friday. October 4. 1909, when terms
and conditions viii be made known by
sept "a II A. M kALBACH.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-01
50 Had Of Horses aud BIl,s

80 head Of horsea and faulcs At ms
stables at Litilessowp. un Monday.
aafch 2 1900 Number ~ good single
line leaders. From S50 "a Si75 Zach
weigh from iu00 10 1900 piece, Come
and SEQ this stock. VIII also pay the
highest rasit market price for fat horses
end mules suitable for the southern
marset II. a. SPNULDfNG.
mar 2b l-i,tleatpwH, pa
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-01
Better Thau ! LIQUID Tonic.

One way to make your wife's biscuit
taste like mothers did is to buy a
bueksaw and saw wood an hour be.
fore supper. Herald and Preshyter.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-01
The OniciaI Goat.

Your wife doesn't seem to care
much for that friend OF yours
No; he's the man lay the blame
on when I'm detained DOWNTOWN
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
A Money Maker
A Money Maker
A Money Maker
At a Bargain
AT a Bargain
Al a Bargain

A S7-room hotel, located close in, three
stories. all nice large outside rooms, 1ur-
nished beautifully and artistically, with ma
hogany. birds eye maple and CHARTERED oak,
Verne Martin beds, 40-pound all cotton mat
tresses fine linens and laces and gorgeous
blankets; Pullman Wilton velvet, Bigeiow
Administer and Syrian carpets; everything in
this house the best that money can buy.
1t is making $500 per month"; three-year
lease from the first of January, 1909, at $lS5
per month. II you have $500 in cash you
can secure the best paying, best equipped.
best located rooming house in the city of
Los Angeles If you are a business indi-
vidual and want to buy rooming house at
a full bloom bargain, you will lose no tima
in seeing this house tomorrow. Cali on the
RAIN INVESTMENT CO, 304 STIMSON
BLDG. 3-I-l
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
Artistic and up to date, reasona-
BILE prices; monthly payments.

If your lot is clear we will build
for you, or will furnish the lot
and build for you on small pay
ment down, balance monthly.
We have a number of good lots
close in; sewer, gas and cleo
tricity, etc. Good car service,
twenty-five minutes from center
of city.
Money to loan on first mort
gage on all houses built by us.
Our references are the people
we have built for.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

FOR SALE--40 acres. improved with a 2-
story brick house, electric light gas, artes-
ian water family orchard of citrus fruits;
beautiful shade trees, water fountains and
flowers; splendid large barn and other out
buildings Also large brick warehouse with
cement floor, 50x150 located at the depot
in town of San Jacinto where things are
doing. Price $4,000. This is a great bar
gain. ARTHUR G. MUM. 705 Union Trust
bldg, Los Angeles. Cal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

FOR SALE-160 acres, $25 per acre; fine
land, close to. water: wells. house and
barn: miles west Hemet; so acres good
orange land: main travel road. Easy terms.
ARTHUR G. MUM. 7o5 Union Trust bldg.
Los Angeles, Cal
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

HAVE PAIR OF BRONZE TURKEYS
to SELL about months old; come. them
after o. clock p. m. any day. 7. S. ABBOTT,
1913 Everett st. 3-1-1
FOR SALE-BUFF ORPINGTON LAYING
hens, year old. 27lO BOULDER ST., Boyle
Heights. 3-7-l
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
See What
Here

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE--320-acre
mountain ranch near Banning, $12.500; part
cash. part exchange Has making of finest
summer resort in California; pumping plant
lots of water and timber ARTHUR c.
MUM. 7O5 Union Trust bldg. Los Angeles.
Cal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

FOR SALE OR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
mountain ranch near Banning, $12.5oo; part
cash. part exchange. Has making of finest
summer resort in California; pumping plant
lots of water and timber. ARTHUR G.
MUM. 7O5 Union Trust bldg. Los Angeles.
Cal
wANTED-Manaser for country depart
ment store; one who has at least $4,000
to associate himself with others who VIII
put up at least $4,000, In of the best
growing country towns in the state splen-
did opportunity for the right AR
THUR g. MUM. EOS Union Trust bldg,
Los Angeles, Cal
FOR SALE-o00o acres splendid eucalyp-
tus land in Riverside county mile from
Murrieta; big subdivision of eucalyptus just
being placed on market adjoining 1t; this
can be had at $50 per acre. Easy terms
ARTHUR q. MUM. 7o5 Union Trust bldg.
Los Angeles, Cal
FOR SALE--General merchandise store
at San Jacinto, value $1,000: established pay
ing business; we'll located; must be sold
soon. ARTHUR G. MUM, 705 Union Trust
bldg, Los Angeles, Cal.
FOR EXCHANGE-weli established bust
ness of general merchandise, 10000 win
consider exchange of Los Angeles or Pasa-
dena residence property up to $4,000. VIII
stand close investigation. ARTHUR G.
MUM. 705 Union Trust bldg. Los Angeles
Cal.
FOR SALE--1o0 acres on Santa Ana cleo
trio. 25 minutes from Los Angeles; 90 acres
rNlo Cd N M fruit
to alfalfa. fully water stocked: 5000 per
acre. Easy terms must be sold this week
ARTHUR q. MUM. 2o5 Union Trust bldg.
FOR sALE--s4O acres near San Bernar-
dino; 900 acres in grain. at least ESQ acres
fine orange land; 1-5 of present crop goes
with the property; $50 per acre. Easy
Trust bldg, Los Angeles. Cal
FOR SALE OR ExcHANGE-1s5 acres
near San Jacinto; 100 acres alfalfa; income
this year at least 10000; 200 inches OF
water goes with the ranch; property fenced:
price ysoTOo or W @ to ssooo
THUR G. MUM, 7o5 Union Trust bldg,
Los Angeles Cal.
FOR sALE-1sO acres. s25 per acre; fine
land close to. water: 2 wells. house and
barn: miles west Hemet; so acres good
orange land main travel road. Easy terms
ARTHUR c. MUM. 705 Union Trust bldg.
Los Angeles, Cal
FOR sALE--4O acres. improved with q
story brick house, electric light. gas artes-
ian water. family orchard of citrus fruits:
beautiful shade trees, water fountains and
iowers; splendid large barn and other out
buildings. Also large brick warehouse with
cement floor 50x150. located at the depot
in town of San Jacinto where things are
doing Price $4,000. This is great bar
,rx,Y-r ~ zsryNYNY 1os Tynton rrrust
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

FOR SALE OR ExCHANGE-125 acres
near San Jacinto; 100 acres alfalfa: income
this year at least $4,000; 200 inches OF
water goes with the ranch; property fenced:
price $40, 600 Will take residence property,
Los Angeles or Pasadena up to $4,000. AR
THUR G. MUM, 7o5 Union Trust bldg.
Los Angeles. Cal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

ASK ME FOR PARTICULARS
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

WANTED-Manager for country depart
ment store; one who has at least 1000
to associate himself with others who VIII
put up at least $4,000, In one of the best
growing country towns In the state: SPLEEN
did opportunity for the right man. AR
THUR q. MUM. EOS Union Trust bldg.
Los Angeles. Cal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
ORCHARD HOME

Nearly S acres Los Angeles; magnif-
cent view of valley and foothills; good house
of rooms; modern in improvements; lemon,
orange and grapefruit trees brought in an
income last season of over $500. Will increase
with age of trees. Price $4,000.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
Livestock-PouItry, Dogs, Birds

GABLES loC EACH" 2O00 MONDAY; i'm
est chicks you ever saw; Rocks, Reds. Leg
horns, Mnorcas, Wyandottes, etc., etc.
come early and get the best ones; we ship
safely everywhere within 4S hours; larges,
chick dealers in the WORLD. We are here
to stay. Visitors welcome. Chicks on hand
every fday from ill July. PIONEER
HATCHERY. 1l2 E. sth st. F163S. Main 565l.
1-2-so-ei
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

FOR EXCHANGE-well established bust
ness OF general merchandise, $4,000. win
consider exchange of Los Angeles or Pasa-
dena residence property up to $4,000 VIII
stand close Investigation. ARTHUR @.
NUM- 7o5 Union Trust bldg, Los Angeles.
Cal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

FOR SALE--1o0 acres on Santa Ana cleo
tric % minutes from Los Angeles: 30 acres
to alfalfa. fully water stocked 5000 per
acre. Easy terms; must be sold this week.
ARTHUR q. MUM. 2o5 Union Trust bldg.
Los Angeles. Cal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

FOR SALE-2000 acres splendid eucalyp-
tus land in Riverside county. one mile from
Murrieta; big subdivision OF eucalyptus just
being placed on market adjoining 1t; this
can be had at 500 per acre. Easy terms
ARTHUR c. MUM. 7o5 Union Trust bldg.
Los Angeles. Cal
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

FOR SALE--640 acres near San Bernar-
dino; 900 acres in grain, at least $50 acres
fine orange land; LIS of present crop goes
with the property: $50 per acre. Easy
terms. ARTHUR G. MUM, 705 Union
Trust bldg. Los Angeles. Cal
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
47OO ACRES

Located up NORTH about miles from South
ern Pacific railroad; all the land with the ex-
ception of 800 acres has been titled and in
grain. Fine proposition for eucalyptus cul-
ture, as has been demonstrated by trees now
growing there, and of which we have pictures
in office. Price $3.50 per acre.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

FOR SALE-General merchandise store
at San Jacinto. value $1,000: established pay
ing business; we'll located; must be sold
soon. ARTHUR G. MUM, 7o5 Union Trust
bldg, Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
Livestock-Horses, Mules, CarrIe

FOR SALE-12 cows FRESH AND COM
ing fresh sell one or all on nstallments; de-
livered to purchaser Clearwater Station,
Santa Ana electric line. JOHN BONN
az
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07
City Lots and Lands

FOR sALE-ACREAGE IN CITY, $1,000;
one five or ten acres; think of 1t! In
credible but fact: choice location. You
must inquire 100 NORTH SPRING, room
l. Phone Broadway 1908. 1913
LOT FOR SALEM WESTLAKE DISTRICT;
highest point. overlooking Magnolia av., on
W. 9Th, west of Hoover st. VIII sell below
market value. Call HOME $3.50. 3-7-l
FOR SALE-TWO CHOICE LOTS IN BOYLE
Heights at a bargain for cash. Address A.
B. L. 100 w. Prospect. Hollywood. soft
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

MULES, SMALL. GENTLE AND SOUND.
good for prospecting and peddling with
wagon and harness, cheap. 2lS EMER-
AID ST. S-I-S
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-07

FOR sALE-16O ACRES FARM LAND IN THE
heart OF the best grain belt in California;
~ miles from Fallbrook, San Diego coun-
ty; ll5 acres in barley, 2h acres grapes;
good wells. 3-room cottage. big barn. plenty
of wood; no hardpan or alkal in soil; crop
TO go to purchaser. Price, SIS an acre. half
cash. balance per cent? no trade. Address
MRS w. M. REGAIN. Falbrook, San Diego
Co., Cal 2-2S-3-3-7
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-03-04

Saffron Walden, Essex, and Benwell's
father was Col. Benwen of Chelten-
ham.
At Woodstock Murray learned that
Birchall and his wife arrived there
from England in the autumn of 1883
to look over farm lands and enjoy the
country life of Canada. Birchal and
his wife passed as Lord and Lady
Somerset. They lived gayly and
seemed to have money BETTING their
rank in life. They were fond of driv
ing and picnics, and one of the spots
Lord Somerset" visited on various
occasions was Pine Pond, which was
surrounded by Blenheim swamp.
When they returned to England, Lord
and Lady Somerset departed from
Woodstock very suddenly, leaving nu-
merous unpaid bills behind them.
When Birchall again sailed for
America it was not in the role of Lord
Somerset. He came accompanied by
his wife, Pelly and Benwell, and the
four arrived in New York on the Bri-
fannie on February Ia. From this
date Murray took up the trail and
verified the truth of Pelly's narrative.
He verified the dates of arrival and
departure at the Metropolitan hotel of
the party of four, and their arrival at
the Stafford house. Buffalo, on Feb
ruary Is. At the Stafford house he
ascertained the fact that, on the day
following their arrival, Pelly and Mrs.
Birchall stayed at the hotel while
Birchall and Benwell were called be-
fore six o'clock and went. away to-
gether Birchall returned in the even
ing but Benwell never returned.
The next step was to follow the
course of Birchall and Benwell after
leaving the Stafford house on Febru-
airy II. Conductor William H. Poole,
running on the Grand Trunk railroad
between Niagara Falls and Windsor,
asserted that he had two passengers
who got off his train at Eastwood,
four miles from Blenheim swamp.
Their description answered that of
Birchall and Benwell. The train
stopped at Eastwood at 11:14 that
morning Matthew Virtue, bailiff of
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Benwell told Pelly that he, too, was to
join Birchall in the horse business.
Pelly went to Birchall and threatened
to Withdraw from their agreement.
The diplomatic Mr.. Birchall soothed
him cunningly, saying that he would
find some way of getting rid of Ben
well, and appeased the grumbler by
dwelling rapturously on the big profits
awaiting them.
stopped for one night at the Metropoli-
tan hotel and the next day, February
Is, they went to Buffalo, registering
there at the Stafford house on the
morning of February 16. Each young
man was eager to view the mythical
farm, which Birchall assured them
was only couple of hours ride from
Buffalo. Mrs. Birchall preferred to
wait in Buffalo until sure everything
was in readiness for her reception at
the farm, and Pelly courteously
agreed to tarry behind with her while
Birchall and Benwell went on to the
farm to surprise the employees. If
all was well at the farm Benwell
would remain there and Birchall re-
turn and bring his wife and Pelly.
Benwell and Birchall accordingly left
the Stafford house on the morning of
February II to take a Grand Trunk
train to the farm.
At half past eight that evening
Birchall returned to the Stafford
house in Buffalo alone He was in
high good humor, joking and laughing
pleasantly. In response to Pelly's in
quiry for his companion of the morn
ing he stated that he took Benwell
to the farm and introduced him to
Mcdonald, the overseer. Later Ben
tions. Birchall gave an evasive re-
ply, and under pretense of showing his
companion the beauties of the Niagara
river, took him down an old rotten
stairway that led over the cliffs to
the edge of the water. At the bottom
| of the shaky steps there stood a
stranger, the sight of whom seemed
to annoy Birchall, for without linger-
ing to admire the view he turned and
retraced his steps. Returning to their
rooms they saw a newspaper contain
ing the account of the discovery of
| the body of murdered man Lear
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"CTOr1BLED OVER THE
LlFELESS BODY OLA
1AN : HALF BURIED
III The WEEDS AND BRUSH

Woodstock, was on the train. AS 1t
left Eastwood he saw two young Eng
lishmen walking away from the sta
ton, one of them wearing cape coat
A Miss Lockhart of Blandford was on
the train. A couple of seats ahead OF
her sat two young Englishmen. AS
the train approached Eastwood her at
tention was drawn to them by the
manner in which they were talking
about the land They were admiring
fields which had nothing about them
to be admired. One was easy to iden-
tify by the big astrakhan cap he wore.
She saw them alight at Eastwood and
walk north.
Alfred Hayward and his wife saw
the pair leave Eastwood station. John
Crosby, young farmer living in
Blenheim township, was driving IN
Governors road about noon when he
saw the two young men walking to-
wards Blenheim swamp. Miss Allie
Fallon, who lived with her mother a
short distance from Blenheim swamp,
saw them pass the house on the road
leading past the marsh. One, In
cape overcoat, walked ahead OF his
companion. She had known Lord
Somerset by sight the year before
and thought the man walking behind
was that noblelnan. James Rapson,
owner of a swamp adjoining Blenheim
swamp, was out with his men cutting
timber about one o'clock in the after
noon, when he heard two pistol shots
fired in rapid succession in Blenheim
swamp.
Thus Murray completed his chain of
evidence 20 the swamp and the very
hour of the murder when the assassin
was alone in the swamp with his vic
tim. The shots were fired about one
o'clock, half an hour after Miss Fallon
had seen the men pass. Birchall had
evidently pointed out land from the
car window as part of his farm, and
told Benwell they would take short
cut through the woods to it. Benwell
was credulous youth and innocently
entered the swamp and started up the
winding path. 1t was an easy matter
for Birchall to drop behind a moment
while Benwell was pressing eagerly on
anxious for a view of the farm-the
farm he was never to see.
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GAVE HER DADDY AWAY.
Little Ones Innocent Remark That
Left the Deacon Gasping.

Every Sunday some one threw
button into the contribution box of the
little church. The annoyed pastor
confided to his wife that he suspected
the button thrower to be stingy old
Deacon G., who had so strongly OPP
posed his "calT' to the pastorate, but
that he dare not accuse him of it for
lack of evidence.
At church "sociable" that week
some one suggested the playing Of
games. Deacon G. had just partaken
of oyster soup at some one else's ex-
pense and felt warmed and expansive.
"Why not play Button, button
who's got the buttons? he inquired OF
waiting children.
ooh, yes!" exclaimed his youngest
daughter with enthusiasm. "And you
lend us the button, papa!" Then she
drew back, timorously. "Unless you
want to save it for next Sundays CON
tribution," she added, considerably.