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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-07
THE DEEDS OF A
MASTER. SLEUTH

The clerk stated that two new teachers
had been appointed to little rural
schools about forty miles out in the
country, both of whom were new ar
rivals in that section of the state. but
neither was named HERES.
Murray decided to visit the two new
teachers, and also determined TO obtain
companion who knew the country
round about. in order that there might
be as little delay as possible in making
the trip.
There was a big fellow named Rich
ardsOn in the town, who held a sort OF
commission as town policeman or con-
stable, and the detective, without dis
closing the real object of his journey.
asked him TO accompany him on a hunt
for prairie chickens, of which there was
a plentiful supply In the woodlands
Richardson was delighted with the no.
ton and asserted that Murray could moi
have picked out a better guide, as he
had been born there and knew the sur
rounding country like a book. Murray
hired a splendid team from d liveEyman,
consisting of a light cracky wagon and
a pair of spirited horses. He also pro-
cured a shotgun, cartridge belt and two
valuable dogs. the better to carry out
the idea of the supposed hunting trip.
On Wednesday. October ;, the two men
started and drove about twenty miles
on the first stage of the journey, halt
ing to breakfast at a crossroads store.
Here Murray saw fit to inform his COM
panion of the real object of their jour
ney, and the latter protested vigorously.
He did not relish the idea of substitute
ing serious business for pleasure, and
change from jolly hunter of fowl to
solemn-faced and much disguised
policeman. Still, with considerable re-
luctance. he consented to go on, and
they proceeded TO the first school TO
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to Royalton, thirty miles away. 1t was
none too soon. Looking back Murray
saw the figures of armed men dotting
the horizon here and there. They were
the parents OF the scholars, summoned
from their farms by the children to aid
the kidnapped teacher. But pursuit was
out Of the question just then. for none
of the farmers were mounted and the
team of horses which Murray had Sc
lected was in splendid condition and
covered the ground at top speed. The
cries of the children were dying away
in the distance and the detective heaved
sigh Of relief and turned to his pris-
oner.
I'm afraid those friends of yours
will be disappointed by your leaving
them so suddenly" he said cheerfully.
HERES scowled vindictiveiy.
III make you pay for dragging an
innocent man about like this" was his
response. Murray only smiled. although
in his heart he realized that he had
greatly exceeded his official powers. He
had not much doubt as to the identity
of his captive, but chance resenblances
play strange tricks sometimes. and il
HERES turned out to have a double. a
very pretty legal tangle was tolerably
certain to ensue. But having bluffed
-
nothing better to do than go straight
ahead. Taking more or less desperate
chances had come TO be accepted by
the philosophical Murray as all In the
days work.
II was late in the afternoon when
they drove into Royalton, a German
settlement Of about 1,500 population,
and, crossing the town, went directly to
the railway station. 1t CHANGED that
the telegraph operator was a German,
and HERES no sooner became aware of
this fact than ne made the most of il.
He appealed to the man at the wire.
speaking in the language of the Father
land, to send a message stating that he
had been kidnapped by robbers. The
operator looked as though he believed
him. and his sympathetic attitude en-
couraged HERES to yell aloud for aid,
in German. hoping to attract an audi
ence who might be disposed to side with
him.
Save me. save me- he shrieked
piercingly. II am beiEg kidneped. 7
" II be murdered by these ruffi3ns. Help
good people, help"
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THE Who'll TOWN TURNED
OUT 10 RESCUE Hit.

! Murray examined some of the school
books which lay on the teachers desk.
All of them were marked John Walker.
Are you a German?' asked Muir
ray.
Yes. 1 am German" was the reply.
John Walker is not a German name"
commented Murray. The teacher only
smiled.
Murray turned upon him with a
menacing frown. You are from Can
ada he said sternly.
The teacher raised his hands in indig-
nant protest.
Il am not" he exclaimed and, turning
to the children. addressed them rapidly
in German.
run quickly and bring your fathers
here at once" said he. Tell them
there are robbers here and TO fetch
along their guns"
Unfortunately for the successful car
rying out of these instructions Murray
understood German perfectly. and ex-
ecuted q counter stroke.
stand by that door and don't let any
one out" he said to Deputy Marshal
Richardson, who took up his station as
ordered. The frightened children began
to cry aloud.
That's right" shrieked their teacher.
shouting for help
The scholars obeyed promptly. They
howled aloud in united chorus, and the
sound of their voices drifted far away
on the air. Murray stepped over to the
teacher.
you come with me-" he ordered
calmly.
II will not" responded the man. saw
agely, tearing off his coat and throwing
himself into an attitude of defense.
The next instant Murray was upon
him with tiger-like spring, and caught
his shoulders in a grip of iron. De-
spite his apparently slight build, HERES
proved to be wonderfully active and
strong. He writhed and wriggled with
cat-like agility. struggling desperately
and coiling his legs around the detec-
tive. AS Murray's sinewy hands forced
him relentlessly backward, his knees
gave way suddenly and he went down
with his assailant on top. Even on the
food he continued to resist. and IL was
not until Murray compressed his ribs
In girdle that threatened to break
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them, that he relaxed his efforts to free
himself.
Keep the children in" said Murray
TO Richardson. as he hauled his protest.
ing captive to the door, and don't move
until I fire a shot, then run as fast as
you can to the wagon"
Outside the school house HERES. hav-
ing recovered his breath to some extent,
again began to resist furiously. but by
this time Murray's blood was up and
he handled his troublesome captive
with such tremendous energy that
HERES collapsed and submitted to be
handcuffed without showing any more
fight. Murray dragged him to the
wagon and tied him securely to a wheel
while he hitched I'd the horses. That
done, he lifted his prisoner into the
wagon and fired the warning shot as a
signal to Richardson to leave his post.
Never was a signal more promptly
ooeyed. Richardson was only too glad
TO be relieved from his duties. and came
bounding across the space intervening
with the speed of d race horse. Out OF
the school Mouse rushed the crowd of
excited children, screaming for help
and running in all directions. Half way
to his goal Richardson tripped over a
briar bush and fell. but was I'D in an
instant and reached the wagon pant
ing.
you have had a fine run for your
money. deputy" laughed Murray. Pat
we haven't any time to lose. Whip up
those horses and drive like the devil TO
the nearest railway station. Those Ger
man farmers viii be swarming around
here like bees presently, and I don't
want any argument with them"
Richardson grasped the reins. his
whip-lash Missed through the air and
the horses plunged forward on the road
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which Murray had been directed. The
teacher was d little Frenchman. who
could not speak German and did not an
swer to the description of Heres in any
particular. but he Waxed eloquent in di-
lating on the physical attractions OF the
teacher IN the next district school.
Eat man." said the volatile Gaul. che
haf re long mustache. Very fine. oh,
very fine, lie long curling moostache-
and l haf no moostache at all
He clasped his hands and sighed
mournfully at the conclusion Of his
speech, and Murray. having thanked
him, climbed back into the wagon, fol-
lowed by the still suilen Richardson.
and drove of II began to look as
though the long trail was drawing to a
close. for. judging from the French
mans description. there was every indi-
cation that the other teacher was the
much sought for HERES. When they
came in sight OF the school Murray un-
hitched the horses, tied them, and the
two men started across toward the
building on foot.
IF this is the man ] want" said Muir
ray TO his companion, I viii nod to
you and you arrest him.
81 Will do nothing of the kind said
Richardson sullzily. I'm the first place
! have no authority. and l won't arrest
d man without it,
Murray swore savagely under his
breath, but maintained an air of unruf-
fed GOODNESS. He saw that Richardson
who had been drawn into the affair
a gainst his will. meant what he said
and would probable persist in his re-
fusal to assist him. 1t would never do
to have his mission fail just at the mo-
ment when IL looked as though success
was about to crown his efforts. There
was nothing 10 do but to try the effects
of q gigantic bluff and coerce this I'M
willing policeman into seconding him.
He halted abruptly and surveyed Rich
ardson with cold and menacing air.
see here. Richardson" he said stern
Iy. Il have had enough of this interfer-
enee with me in the execution of my
duty. 7 want you to understand that
I'm a United States marshal and that
what 7 say goes. Now let's have done
with this nonsense. 7 hereby declare
you my deputy and under my orders.
You must obey the law and serve
Not without being sworn in re-
turned Richardson doggedly. For all
his com panjon's show of buster Muir
rays quick eye detected signs Of yield
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! ing. He drew a bundle of imposing
looking documents from his pocket,
glanced over them and selected one with
seeming care.
"Kneel down" he commanded Rich
ardson, with a burlesque air of author
ity- "Tll swear you in right now-and
then disobey me at your peril" Rich
ardson hesitated a moment and then
knelt down among the briars. Holding
the official looking paper over his head
Murray slowly mumbled the form of an
awe-inspiring oath.
DO YOU swear?" he asked solemniy
at the conclusion of the adjuration.
Il do" responded Richardson.
Then get up and come with me" or
dered Murray, and Richardson, arising,
walked humbly beside his newly ap-
pointed chief to the schoolhouse. They
pushed open the door and entered.
There stood the teacher, dapper and with
dropping mustaches, but instead of be-
ing "chet-blaek" his hair and mustache
were brown. In every other particular
he answered the description of the MISS
ing man. He was a bleached Heres.
Murray scanned him closely, ami Just
then the suspect raised his hand and
tWirled his mustache nervou5iy. That
one action clinched the identification IN
the officers mind. 1t was surely Heres
mere We're ABOUT tulfty Chiufsil' must
~ girls, in the room, and they eyed the
strangers curiously.
Teacher, how long have you been
here?'' asked Murray.
For some time, ever since school
opened" he replied in I sing-song voice.
What is your manner"
John Walker"
when did you leave Canada p in
quired the detective.
II have never been in Canada in my
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HELPLESS FRoH RHEUMATISM.

was terribly afflicted with Rheumatism Tor
eighteen months. and during my sickness tired t1e
skin Of many good physicians. all Of when pro
uouucsd my case hopeless. was for year n suoH
helpless cUndition that was unable % dress or
feed myself. I had filed at different times htty-
two prescriptions suggested BY friends, none Of
them giving me any relief ] finally decided 70 IN
clude S. s. S. in ny list, and took the first dose
while MODELLING about on efutc5es. After taking
two bottles found so much relief ! was able to re-
Iinquish the use Of one cTutch, ana faithful con-
tinusHcs Of the medicine relieved me Of the other
crutch and shortly afterwards enabled me to 20 TO
nv yverk at which I have been ever since. have
had no return Of symptoms OF Rheumatism, al
thoEgt this was i've years ago.
Yours very truly, J. O'MALIEt-
735 n. Senate Ave Indianapolis, Ind.
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IuFIAMmAroRY RHEUMATISM.

viewpoint NtWs, "a.
Last summer while recovering from illness Of
fever bad d severe attack Of inhsmmstory rheu-
nstism in the knees, from which was unable TO
cave my room for several months. | was treated
BY two doctors and also tried different kinds Of lis
imsut and medicines which seemed TO relieve me
from pain for awhile, but At the same time was
not any nearer getting well One day while read
ing paper saw an advertisement OF 5. 5. S. for
Rheumatism. decided 10 give 1t thai, which 1
did at once After { had taken few bottles felt
great dcsl better, and SUI continued 70 take it
regularly until l was entirely cured. I now feel
better than have for years, and do cbeenuliy
recommend S. S. S. to any one suffering from Rhsu-
mstism CHAS. E. GHDERSLEEVE.
5is SIND Street.
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eSSary TO sustain our bodies.
The disease is caused by an eX-
cess of uric acid in the blood,
which gets into the Cir
culation because of indi-
geStion, constipation, weak
kidney action, and other IT.
regularitieS of the system,
which are sometimes ConSid-
cred of no importance. This
uric acid produces an inflamed
and acrid condition of the
blood, and the circulation, in
stead Of nouriShing the differ
ent portions Of the body, con-
tinuaIly deposits into the
nerves, muscles, joints and
bones the irritating pain-pro-
ducing acid with which it is
filed. Then follow the pain
full and torturing symptoms of
Rheumatism. The very life
and vitality of the blood is
being destroyed by the uric
acid poison, and every muscle,
nerve and Sinew of the body
suffers in consequence.
We do not claim for
S. S. S. that it is anything
more than a hrSt-claSS blood
purifier and tonic, and that is
all you need to cure Rheuma-
tism. tits true that linimentS,
plaSterS, and other external
applications, often Temporal
rily relieve the pain and agony
Of the disease, and it is we'll
enough 10 use them for the
comfort they afford, but such
treatment does not reach the
seat of the trouble and of
course can have no permanent
good effect. s. S. S. cures
Rheumatism permanently be-
cause t purifeS the blood.
Ii goes down into the circula-
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OFTEN CONFINED 10 BED.

Raleigh. n. {.
For several years would be completely broker
down with Rheumatism II all the bones and joints
Of nv BODY. was several times confined 10 NJ
bed for weeks and weeks. The pain was excrutist-
ing and was fearful that was gong TO become a
hopeless cripple About three years ago 1 CON-
Tuencsd the use Of S. S. S. and commenced toim-
prove from the 1rst. Isonunued the medicine until
got NY blood pure and the Rheumatism was en-
tirely cured Since S. s. s. restored me TO health
have not had an sche or pain. LUCY CARR.
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walls Of the peniteutisry. And not the
least of his sorrows was the cruel loss
of that ''chet black mustache.
(Next week; Through Quicksand FOR
Dobbiu.')
Copyright 1903 by W. q. Chapman.
Copyright i'm Great Brittany
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the acid from the blood pueS and
vaeS this life giving and nOurh and strengthen the
system instead Of gradually hardening the muscles and Hnng the
joints by destroying the natural oils and fluids with this uric acid poison
Rheumatism blood disease and S. S. because purhes
the blood Book Rheumatism and medical advice free to all
who write. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
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rHE BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM

was severely troubled with Rheumatism
mad IL n NJ knees. legs and ankles and any one who
has ever had Rheumatism knows how e1CTutlatIng
the pain is and how ii :sterferes vita one at wofs-
was truly N bad snape-havilE been bothered
with II for ten years, of and on. physician se
vised me 10 use S. S. S. ! did 50. After taking
a few bottles noticed the soreness and pain were
greatly reduced continued the medicine and was
thoroughly cured, all pain, soreness and luasmms
ton gone. I recommend S S S to all Rheumatic
sufferers. J.. L. AGEEW.
500 East Gambler s.. Mt- Vernon, o.
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Ae As BE
CURES RHEUnkT

In this short talk tell something about the cause OF
Rheumatism necessary We hope be able
you exactly what brings the disease about and then tell YOU
in plain, honest way, just why S. S. s. it,
Rheumatism really internal Inflammation diseased condI
Of the blood cells which supply the nouhmen and strength nee
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True Record of the Achievements
Of John Wilson Murray, One Of
the Most Famous Detectives of
Modern Times-By Geo. 7. Psrdy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-14


j. H. Lewis, writing for the Miwau-
kee Free Press, says:
The week ending Jan. 8 was preg-
nant with hopefulness and good cheer
to mining men, The metal markets
have taken on a healthy, active tone
presaging greater advances in the im-
mediate future, showing up from ten
to fifteen points better than week ago.
Compared to the first week Of 1909
the maiden week of 1909 looms up like
q skyscraper on a baseball diamond.
One year ago zinc ore was quoted at
sS2 per ton for 60 per cent ore, while
the base price for the week just ending
saw zinc ore at $42, ten dollars better
than a year ago and more in sight.
"The new year is ushured in under
more favorable conditions than was
that Of 1908. Developments are taking
place, mining machinery and equipment
is in better demand and stocks are pc.
ing taken at a fair advance over The
figures of 1908. With good markets
this year will see Wisconsin bring the
production of ore up to 100, 900 tons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-14

The base ball boys have elected new
officers for the spring term. Raymond
Jackson is manager and James Knight
captain.
The cards are out this week Look
for them. This is fairly good way of
telling what your children are doing in
school. If the marks are not satdsfact-
DRY, remember that the teachers are
almost as anxious to send out good
marks as you are to receive them.
The new teacher is not yet secured.
The committee finally decided on a
vow lady from River Falls only to
| fisid saat some other school had offered
her position. However, there is one
consolation there are others. We have
applications from New York, Connecti-
cut. Alabama, Missouri, Indiana, llli-
nois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Iowa,
Ohio, Kansas. S. Dakota and Wisconsin.
| The first semester examinations will
be held next week. A large amount Of
studying at home will be in order and,
in a good many cases, necessary, if
success is to crown our efforts The
home people win please take notice and
assist in carrying out the above pro-
gram. We repeat it, home study is
necessary.
Recent visitors were: Thomas Hart
ley, Fay Harwick and Chas. Hoare
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-14
Death Of Charles Gilman.

Mr. Charles Gilman died at hi;
home in this city Sunday evening, Jan,
|lO, 1909. aged Is years and two months,
Although in frail physical condition for
some time, and the coming of death
was not without warning, the announce
nent had depressing effect through
out the community. No citizen Of
Mineral Point enjoyed the confidence
and esteem of man, woman and child
more than Mr.. Gilman, an honor de-
servedIy bestowed. as he was the en-
bodiment of cheerfulness, generosity,
nprightness and loyalty.
Mr.. Gilman was a native of Ger
MANY and was born, Nov. IL, 1888. He
came to the United States in 1852, and
10 Mineral Point the same year In
1856 he engaged in the brewing business
which he carried on until retiring about
1 dozen years ago. In the course of
his life he served the county and city
with marked ability and integrity in
POSITIONS of trust. He was member
of the Masonic fraternity and his every
day life was beautiful Illustration Of
Che teachings Of the order
In 1857 Mr.. Gilman was united in
marriage to Miss Josephine Neumeyer,
native of this city, who with six sons
and two daughters survive him, all
being present at the funeral, which
took place yesterday afternoon, Rev.
NJ. Chase officiating at the home and
Brother Masons at the grave. OF the
children, Charles, Henry,
William, Otto and Miss Lena reside in
this clty, Fred and Ed. in Chicago and
Mrs. Amelia Hill in Yarmouth, ~ Oak.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-14
The Local Field.
. Martin for clothing

-Correll & Martin for clothing
.AzAngel foods, 1Oc. Home Bakery.
Oscar Vivian left for Monroe Mon
day morning.
Ed Coad returned to Los Angeles,
Cal, last Saturday.
Miss Ida Keegan left last Saturday
for Otis, California.
Nick GRADER is confined to his home
on account of sickness.
Herman Grunow of Mifflin was a
caller in this city Tuesday.
Five cents buys Red Trunk and
with it goes a good smoke
Miss Susie Wenner spent Sunday
at her home in Union Mills.
james Crawford returned to Nash
ota on Monday to resume studies there
Fred Cork spent a couple of days
at GAINESVILLE last week. He returned
on Friday.
The celebrated Regalis Zoe Cigai
has never failed to satisfy the mos
fastidious smoker.
With a continuation Of presen
prices this is going to be remarkabl,
year in the history Of butter and eggs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-14
Youth Craces the Grave.

On Saturday morning, Jan. 9, 1909.
the Angel of Death visited the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stude and took
from this life their thirteen year old
son, William Joseph.
Deceased was born in Willow Springs
January "a, 1895 and came to this CITY
with his parents about seven years ago.
Since then he has been a member of
the children's choir at st. Marv's
Catholic church and a student at the
parochial school He was of genial
disposition and had gained a wide circle
of friends, who with a mother and
father, seven sisters and two brothers,
deeply mourn his untimely death.
About seven weeks ago he was
stricken with paralysis and this com
bined with heart failure ended his life
in this world
The funeral services, which were
largely attended, took place from st.
Mary's church on Monday morning.
His school mates followed the remains
to St. Mary's cemetery where he was
laid to rest. Those present from out of
town were: Mrs. VIM. Berg and son
Harold of Chicago, Miss Hazel Ball and
brother Augustus of Chicago, Margaret
and Frank Weier OF Ridgeway, John
Reichling Sr. and son John, Peter
Reichling and Michael Reichling of
Darlington, Miss Margaret Cornelius of
Darlington and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ley of
Jonesdale.
CARD OF THANKS
To the many friends who rendered
unreasonable assistance of value dur
ing our affection, we extend heartfelt
thanks.
Mr.. AND MRS. VIM. STUDE
AND FAMILY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-14

Joseph Brigham residing between
Neenah and Appleton recently was
troubled with thieves who entered his
buildings and stole grain A few nights
ago he set a bear trap near the grain
bins and was rewarded for his pains
Along in the night he heard a howl II
the barn and found a neighbor who hac
always been a supposedly true frienf
caught in the teeth Of the trap. Wher
released the culprit offered to pay fol
the grain he had stolen.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-14
HORSES WANTED
DRAFTS AND DRIVERS

II. Z. Light, the well-known horse
blver will be in Mineral Point on
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-14

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Mineral Point Telephone
company will be held at the office Of the
secretary, First National Bank build
inc Mineral Point, Wis, on Monday
evening. Jan. ~, 1909, at 1880 o'clock.
r. J. PENHALLEGoN, JR.,
Secretary.