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The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Others Who Talked.
DR.. LATHAM DELIVERS SERMON
Washington Girl Among Graduates
OF DnnviIIe College


Danville. Va. May 29.-The commence
ment exercises OF the Randolph-Macon
Institute wiu begin tomorrow morning
al Il O'Clock, when the bacealaureate ser
mon viii be delivered al the Main Street
Methodist Church by Or. J. Y Latham,
OF Ricnmond- The final concert Of the in
stitute VIII be given ia the college chapel
on Monday evening. when a programme
viii be rendered by the members Of the
violin. vocal. and piano departments
on Tuesday morning az 10 o'clock the
records Of the students viii be announced
and all OF the certificates OF distinction
awarded. Tuesday evening AZ SIS O'Clock
the closing exercises viii be held IN the
institute hall. and the annual address viii
be delivered by Rev s II COlonnS- Of
Richmond.
For the first time IN the history OF the
institute there are two graduates this
year in the music department, they being
Miss Lois Parker. Of Washington, in the
vocal department and Miss Grace Dyer.
OF DanviIle. in the plano department.
The graduating class in The academic
department is composed Of the following:
Misses Fay Carter, Florence Adams, and
Elizabeth NOEL, OF Danville; Louise Irby
OF Memphis Tenn; Bessie Gills, OF Bed
ford City, Va: Eula Goodrich and May
Goodrich. OF Edgerton, Va; Mary Leach,
OF Holly Springs. Miss, and Mary Walker,
OF Spray y c.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
HYATTSkILLE

Miss Eva BarrOws. OF Lakeland. Is vis-
iting friends in Altoona. Pa
Mrs. Harry ". Dorsey has been visit
ing relatives in Washington.
Miss warren. Of St Mary County. IS
visiting friends on Wells avenue.
AIRS. George Myers. Of Baltimore. is
the guest OF Miss Lucy z Sasscer-
Mrs. Byron Amber, of Washington, IS
visiting Rev. ard Mrs. +. E. McManus.
Mrs. GeaTy. OF Canada. is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Edgar 7. C0nley. College
Park.
Mrs. John T. Brlscoe and Miss Kathe-
rine Briscoe are visiting relatives at Col
lege Park.
Miss Ida Klemm. Of Baltimore. is Wis
iting Mrs. c. n. Gilpin. near Lanham.
this county
Miss Margaret Flemming, Of Newark.
\. j.. has been visiting relatives near
Upper Marlboro.
Miss Edna Coale has been visiting her
sister. Mrs Rogers, in Washington, for
the past week
Mrs. Laura Howard. Of SudbrooAe
Park. has returned after a visit with Mrs.
Joseph r Owens.
Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Gettirgs. Of Balti-
more County. have been visiting friends
ard relatives here
6r and Mrs. F. H. Tucker. Of Balti-
more, have been visiting Miss Minnie
Chew near "EIlerslie''
Mrs KieIholtz. OF Cecil County. Nd. is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. William B.
Clagett. near Marlboro
Mr.. Basil Boykin. OF Washington. has
. II
den, or Rslston avenue
Mt and Mrs Edgar Gilbert. OF Fairfax
County. Va, have been the guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. Harry ". Core
Mr.. and Mrs. Rexford II. Smith, and
sir. Addison Smith. Of Washington. have
been visiting relatives here
Mrs. Mary I. Latlrner Is visiting her
son-in-law. Mr. Benjamin Parran, Ct
Leonard, Calvert County, Nd.
Miss Jennie Mccarthy, of New York
CITY. has returned after pleasant stay
with friends near Br!ghtsest this county
Mrs. Thomas z. I.atimer. Of Oak
lawn returned Friday from a two
weeks stay with her sister IN Baltimore
Mrs J. B. Burnside and son. Bradford.
have returned after weeks visit 70 Mr.
and Mrs. J. J. T Graham. Chestert0wn.
Nd
Mrs. a. o. Etienne and Miss Marjorie
Loweree. Of Berwyn. have been visiting
their sister. Mrs T Hall Brehme, Baltl-
more
Mrs. A T. Brooke and Miss Margu-
rite Clagett have beer visiting friends
in the neighborhood of Northkeys. this
county.
Mr. and Mrs Harry 5. ShiTcliT. OF Lit
tie Rock. Ark. have returned home after
a pleasant stay with friends and reIa-
lives here.
Miss Louise Lancaster. Of Boston. who
! has been visiting Mss Kate Bowling. IS
now the guest Of her aunt. Mrs Thomas
I Clagett, at Weston
Mss Rosa < Davis. OF Brooklyn. y.
J. and Dr. HssiUp Lamp. q Washington.
are visiting Mrs. Rosa X Davis. of
/ Green Hiu. near Horse Head
Mrs. Sumpter Griffith and little son. OF
I Basic City. Va. have been visiting Dr..
and Mrs. L. A Griffith. near Marlboro.
and are now visiting relatives in Calvert
/ County.
/ The Hyattsville stag Bridge Whist Club
I met Thursday evening as the guest OF
I Mr. and Mrs John q Holden. RaIston
avenue. Messrs H " Dorsey and W.
1 D. Porter scored the highest number OF
+ tricks Refreshments were enjoyed al the
/ conclusion Of the games
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
PRISONERS ARE SENTENCED.
Judge Regrets He Could Not Have
Sent Man to Whipping Post

HagerstOwn. Nd. May @-Judge Keedy
this afternoon sentenced a number OF
prisoners convicted during the recent
term OF the Criminal Court Samuel J
Miller. who had been sentenced 20 the
house OF correction for assaulting his
wife. and who took an appeal. was given
eighteen months in the house or correc-
ton The court expressed regret that
the charge Of wife-beating had not been
preferred, IN which case he stated Miller
would have gone to the whipping post.
as well as the prison
John F Dunn, OF Brunswick. for forg-
ing the name of his aged mother to a
check. was given eighteen months in the
penitentiary. Charles Van Arsdale re-
ceived eighteen months IN the house OF
correction for stealing a pair OF hand
cuffs from Sheriff EaTnshaw after the
latter had befriended him. William James.
colOred. received eighteen months ia the
penitentiary for the theft OF a diamond
ring James, who has already served
two terms in the house OF correction, was
characterized by the court as an un-
desirable citizen
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
SENATOR THOMAS THE ORATOR
VIII Deliver Address to Graduates
of COvinGton High school.

Sressaj q ne Wzshingt0u Bead
Covington. Va. May 2s--The Covington
High School viii hold SIS fourteenth an
nuaI commencement exercises Tuesday
evening. June s. AZ Masonic Theater. The
bsccalaure2te sermon VIII be preached
by Rev. Dr. J o. Knott at Cranberry
Memorial Church SCndsy evening. June
S. state Senator A. r Thomas. of Lynch
burg Va. viii deliver an address to the
graduating class Tuesday evening.
The graduating class, all Of COvinston-
are Misses 8adaline Campbell, Grace
Shield Baker. Mary Wagner Joseph. Mag
gIe Mae O'Brieu, Garnet Catherine Oden.
and Margaret Amelia Sheperd-
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~wetsp Win whisky Cases.

Suffolk. Va. May 2-The frst vic
tory for vets IN the series Of whisky
prosecutions came this afternoon when
Whit Bernard and Shadraeh Croker. ne
groes, were dismissed by Mayor Norfeet
and Justice De Berry. In the case Of
Crocker. the first Of the sort tried here.
the defendant was charged with violating
the Byrd law: by having in his possession
more than two gallons OF liquor. Judge
RawIes. IN arguing for the defense. de-
clared there are fifty persons IN Suffolk
who have more than two gallons OF
whisky in their possession
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
FfghtinE 20 savr wnde.
,eeisI 70 TIE washInSon Ee-sId-

SPECIAL % Tie Washington Ee-aid
Lynchburg, Va, MAY 2S.-Judge Chris
tian. in the Corporation Court to-day.
signed the bills OF exception in the
Ernest Wade case this being the last
steps necessary Of counsel FOR the ac-
cused 20 endeavo- 70 secure writ OF er-
TOR from one or the judges OF the Su-
preme Court OF the state Wade. K win
be recalled. has been sentenced 20 eight
cen years fer the murder OF Issac Hig-
einbofhsnn
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Dirtdend for TunIs Credttors.

Norfolk. Va, May 2s.-Receivers Alvah
H. Martin and TheophiIus Tunis, OF the
Tunis Lumber Company. to-day presented
TO Judge Waddin a decree by which the
general creditors OF the TunIs Company,
mostly in Baltimore, receive q 3 per cent
dividend upon their claims
The decree was az once approved and
signed by the court and the dividend
checks viii soon be ready for the claim
ants
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
81. Georgia Gooawin Dead.

specaal 70 NE Wsshingtcn Hesald-
I.ynchburg. Va. May 2.-Mrs. Georgia
Goodwin. wife OF MAJ. John " Goodwin,
sred seventy. died at her home here
eariv to-day. having been stricken with
psralysis last Friday morning. She Is
survived by her husband and four chill
drea-S. " Goodwin. OF Corbin. Ky;
Mrs. A P. Craddock- and Misses Viz
ginia and Georgia Goodwin. OF Lynch
burg. The burial vfll be here Sunday.
Mrs. Goodwin was 4 native OF Mobile
Ala, but had lived her twenty years
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Society wedding in Norfolk.

sreczal % Ihe NasofrSuon heTe-d-
Norfolk. Va. May "a society event
OF the week was the marriage this even
ing OF Miss Alice Bland Williams, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs John Newton VIII
Jams. OF this city. TO William Henry
Crawford Ellis, Of Philadelphia. The cere-
rnony was performed ct the home OF the
brides parents. in BoissevaiD avenue by
Rev. David W Howard, rector OF St
Luke's Church, az 7:Se o'clock II was
witnessed By relatives and intimate
friends Of the bride and bridegroom. Miss
Nadine Ellis, Of Philadelphia, q sister
or the bridegroom, attended the bride as
maid Of honor. while Miss Annie and Car
re voight, OF this city, served as brides
maids. Jay Bossa-d, Of Philadelphia.
served the bridegroom as best man. a
large reception followed the wedding
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
HONOR CONFEDERATE DEAD.
CharIestovvn Observes Memorial Day
and DecOratex Graves.

Charlestown. " Va. Nay 3.-Confed-
crate memorial exercises were observed
here to-day In Rose HiU Cemetery. where
numerous Confederate dead a-e buried.
A procession. consisting OF the various
Confederate organizations. brass bands.
FIRE companies. and secret orders. march
ed 10 the cemetery at 2 O'Clock. where an
address was delivered by Judge Joseph
r. Beall. Of New York. after which q
choir sang appropriate hymns and flowers
were strewn over the graves
The entire countryside turned out, and
the town was thronged.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Reported Murder Near Cumberland.

Specsl q Tae WaShingtca Held
Cumberland. Nd. May Estates At
torney Robb. Deputy Sheriff Deaeeu, snd
Coroner Martz ware called 10 Rawlings,
sixteen miles distant. this afternoon %
investigate q reported murder IN the
mountains.
A report reached Cumberland that the
body Of g woman had been found IL the
mountains, AID that q shsnty she oecu-
pied with man had been burned, and
the man vas missing
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Old Board Is Reelected

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va, May 9-The stockhold-
ers Of the Lynehburg Traction and Light
Company met IN annual session here to-
day. al OF the old directors being re-
elected. r. D. Apperson, Of this city.
was also continued as president and gen
eral manager by the board az a later
meeting The stockholders. all Of whom
are residents Of Philadelphia. save Mr
Apperson. went back 10 that city to-
night. The Reusens power plant was in
spected this forenoon BY the stockholders
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Veteran Remains Unburied.
The Washington Herald.


Lynchburg. Va. May 29-The remains
OF Thomas McCann. Union veteran, who
dropped dead at the railway station here
Friday night week ago, are still IN a
local undertaking establishment, the Ma
tional Home for Disabled Soldiers, at
johnson City, Tenn. having refused to
take charge OF them. Relatives Of the
dead soldier. who live at sunbury. Pa,
have been communicated with since the
hcme refused to take charge Of the body.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Franehfse for TrolIex Lins.

Special 10 TAs Washington Herald.
Salisbury. y c.. May IA franchise
has been granted 10 a syndicate for ths
construction Of an electric railway from
Salisbury TO Granite Quarry, Faith, ard
other points Eve miles south o. this city
II Is said work on the new line win be
commenced at an early date. and that
the cars viii be In operation 20 these
places within the present year.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Nearly killed in "Initiation.' ,,

SDecal 70 The Wash1nEfon Head.
Charleston. ". Va. May E-Robert
Bradford. aged seven. came near losing
his life as the result Of an Initiation
at the hands Of some other boys late
last night. He was tied In a sack and
placed under g running hydrant, where
he remained half an hour. When diseov-
cred he was unconscious. and remained
so two hours.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Gas kills Tive.
IA, 70 he wszAiu~4on H-zis

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.
Hinton. ". Va. May E-CharIes simp-
son and Ernest Bald. twenty-six years
old. both colored. were killed BY gas
n a cinder pit az Quinnimont, twenty
miles west Of here. this morning. Ths
men were lying on boards ssieep, and
their death was caused 81 the gsses
from cinderS
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
PEACE IN KANAWHA FIELDS.
Coal strike VIII Be Settled in n
Few Days.

Sfec15I % IIe Was--l1s7l-l ae-al--
Charleston. ". Va. NAY 2s-That the
strike OF six thousand coal miners in the
Kanawhz field viii be settled within the
next few days IS the announcement OF
both operators and miners al a confer
euce. which has been on al day Both
sides are asking concessions. but the
terms have not been given out
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Natural Gas for Paper Miu.

Spec@ai 20 The Washington Hersi0-
Cumberland, Nd, May D.-The West
Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. which
has a mammoth plant at Luke. this
county. win soon introduce natural gas
as fuel az the min. The company has
been using on the average 40 tons Of coal
\ day.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Harpers Ferry Woman Dead

STIec1aI % be NssnIngIon HeTsio
Lynchburg. Va. May z.-Mrs. Annie
D. Crumpton, aged ffty-two. q native OF
Harpers Ferry. and daughter OF T w.
Greer. registrar OF the city water de-
partment, and a former Baltimorean,
died to-day after a long illness at her
home here Mrs. CruRpt0n has a broth
er who Is employed in q government de-
partment IN Washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
JAIL FOR TOTING PISTOL.
First Arrest Made Uader West VIr-
gInia's New Law.

Wheeling. W Va. May Ash Davis.
Of Pack Branch is the first American
born citizen 81 the State 70 be found
guilty of violating the new anti-pistol
toting law. and he was sentenced 10 serve
six months IN the county jail
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30

wish Il were possible 10 tell you Of our
early railroad experience in this country.
hut as we have so many speakers pres
ent. J consider It advisable 70 give place
10 my friends. 3"
Judge Williams a Speaker.
Hon. Samuel W. Williams. OF Wvthe-
vile. Va. contributed TO the pleasures
OF the evening by an eloquent address.
Speaking Of Capt Mccullough. ne said:
u have known Capt Mccullough for a
number Of years, and consider him
worthy Of being placed IN the position
he occupies tonight"
OF The Washington Herald, Judge vii
Hams said.
y have noted that The Washington
Herald is largely circulated IN the north
ern part Of the State OF Virginia. and I
am glad 10 be abis TO tell the manage
ment that their paper IS highly appre-
ciated. The Washington Herald is 10
Gated IN the right place, for ia this in
dependent government Of Aours a paper
OF the character OF The Washington
Herald Is needed I hope your paper VIII
live and prosper. and that Il viii eX-
tend not only into Virginia. but over the
whole country. II came into the field
when we needed a paper-a Herald OF
Truth, and we appreciate t."
Others Who Talked.
AIr. Hoyle. editor os fhe Bluefeld Even
ing Leader, discussed the power OF the
press N an entertaining manner
:. y. WOrley. Dr. Z. L Black. T. 4
FeIts. Everett W Francisco. john W
Mastin. Attorney Ross. 7. F. Weaver,
DIT. McKanna. and others entertained IN
uI the small hours Of the morning
brought the banquet 70 q close with ex-
pressions Of good fellowship toward The
washington Herald, Capt Mccullough
and the contestants who were respOn-
sible for the pleasure enjoyed
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Grew of Battle ship virginia wins.

Norfolk, Va, May 9--The crew OF the
battle ship Virginia, champions Of the
United States navy, defeated the Nor
folk Collegians. a serzi-professionaI or
gan.zation, TO 2 this afternoon. The
game was fast
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30

While you think os *. telephone your
Want Ad. TO The Washington Herald
and biz VIII be sent yon st 1eszt Tor6
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
WILL GIVE CONCERTS
Music for the People Near
the White House.
SEVERAL BANDS ARE TO PLAY

Schedule Also Arranged for the
Public Parks for the Summer by
Col. Cosby, Engineer Commissioner.
Old Custom of Music on White
House Grounds TO Be Continued.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
Thanks His Friends.

Capt r H. Mccullough. in response
to Judge Ritz and 2 J Brown, said in
part:
The Washington Herald has given ny
friends an opportunity OF showing their
friendship toward me. and the pleasure
I have received tonight is beyond ny
power OF expression I shall cherish the
watch. and Il VIII ever be a reminder
OF the loyalty OF my friends I greet
tonight my friends with feelings Of af-
fection. and thank them for their sup
port. which was voluntarily given. and
has enabled me TO be the recipient Of
the honors which have been conferred
upon ne. 7 desire 70 thank three OF the
employees of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad who are with as tonight, Capt.
ETrrStf ". Francisco and Engineers
8lastin and Weaver. who cO-operated
with ne for the success Of the Poca-
hontas division. No man could ask more
lossl friends or more solid support
The Washington herald., 1909-05-30
In the City Parks.

The concerts by the Engineer and Cav
airy Bands VIII be given in Ire following
parks Judiciary Park. Smithsonian
Grounds. Franklin Park. Iowa Circle.
Dupont Circle. Washington Circle. Gar
field Park. Lincoln Park. Logan Park.
AHaCostla. D. c.
Following is the schedule Of the pre-
posed concerts in each park.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-01-27

noun ed into the opening of the fire
crate that is to say, he had got upor
the bricks of a furnace-and was at
tent lively examining the chimney
VIII, ch grew narrower toward the top
the outlet from 1t being closed with
she cts Of iron fastened into the brick
work, through which passed three
small chimneys.
impossible to get out that way" he
said, jumping back into the laboratory
Besides, even If he had tried to do it
he would have brought all that iron,
work down to the ground. No, no; it IL
not on that side we have to search"
Rouletabille next examined the fur.
niture and opened the doors of the
cabinets. Then he came to the win
dows. through which, he declared, ne
one could possibly have passed. At the
second window he found Daddy
Jacques in contemplation.
"Well. Daddy Jacques" he said
what are you looking at?"
'"That policeman who Is always 60,
ing round and round the lake. Another
Of those fellows who think they can
see better than anybody elsev'
"You don't know Frederic Larsan,
Daddy Jacques, or you wouldn't speak
Of him in that way" said Rouletabille
In melancholy tone. eff there Is any
one who will find the murderer it will
be he." And Rouletabille heaved a
deep sigh.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-01-27

In the matter of changing the bound
ary line of road district No. 90:
Ordered that the boundary line
shall be as follows:
Road District No. %.
Commencing at the southeast cor
ner of Sec. &c in Township South
of Range AZ E. w. NJ, running
thence north miles; west
miles; north miles; east 1 mile;
north 8 miles; west 61a miles;
south 3 miles; west 11s miles;
south S1a miles; west miles,
south Az miles; east miles;
north l mile; east 10 miles to
place of beginning.
In the matter of changing the bound
ary line of road district No. 81
Ordered that the boundary line
shall be as follows:
Road District No. S.
Commencing at the northwest cor
ner of Sec. in Township south
of Range 45 E., w. NJ, thence run
ming south 31s miles; west / mile;
thence due south to the Baker
county line; thence east miles;
thence north 23 miles; thence west
miles; north 1 mile; west / mile
to place of beginning.
In the matter OF changing the bound
iry line of road district No. 8.
Ordered that the boundary line
shall be as follows:
Road District No. 8.
Commencing at the northwest cor
ner of Sec. IS, Township / south
of Range "A, running thence south
6cmfwy cmfwy inf Wy nfwymfwypshrdl
IN miles; east 4 miles; north a
mile; east 2 miles; north 1 mile;
east l mile; nor h l mile; east u
mile; north " mile; east / mile;
north " mile; east 2h miles;
north S1a miles; west " miles;
north Y mile; west tx miles TO
place of beginning.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-01-27
Information Concerning Eighth Grade
Final Examinations.


Final Examinations.
l. Dates:
Three examinations annually. Each
ounty superintendent to Sc. ect
months for his county.
(a) January 21-22, 1909.
(b) May 1914, 1909.
(c) June 10-11, 1909.
(d) September 2-3, 1909.
2. Program:
(a) hursdays-Arithme etic, Wrl,
ing, History, and Civil Govern
ment.
(b) Fridays - Grammar, Physiol-
ogy, Geography, and Spe Ling.
8. Sources of Questions:
(a) Civil Government --Ulited
States CONSTITUTE IN.
(b) Geography State Course
of Study: Redway and Humans
Natural School Geography.
(c) History-Lisi OF topics from
Of Study and Current Events.
(d) Language-Buehler's Modern
English Grammar, no diagram
ming.
(e) Reading - The teacher WI.
send to the County Superintend-
ent the applicants class standing
in reading, which shall be taken
by such superintendent as the ap
plicants standing on the sublec
f) Spelling - Eighty per &c
from Reeds Word Lessons, and
twenty per cent. from manuscript
in Language.
(g) Writing - Specimens OF q
manship as indicated in cope
matter and from manuscript H.
Language.
Respectfully submitted,
j. H. ACKERMAN,
Supt. Public instruction.
The first Eighth Grade examlna
ton for the year 1909 will be held
January 21-22.
Teachers prepa' ing classes for th,s
examination will please report to this
office the number of applicants
least thirty days before above date.
Respectfully,
j. C. CONLEY.
Supt. of Scho
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-01-27
CHAPTER vi. (Continued.)

Having said this, M. Darzac knocked
at the door Of the pavilion. must
confess to feeling strong impatience
to reach the spot where the crime had
been committed. 1t was some time be-
fore the door was opened by man
whom I at once recognized as Daddy
Jacques.
He appeared to be well over sixty
years Of age. He had long white
beard and white hair, on which he
wore fiat Basque cap. He was dress
ed In a complete suit of chestnut col
ored velveteen, worn at the sides; sa-
bots were on his feet. He had rather
q waspish looking face, the expression
of which lightened, however, as soon
as he saw NJ. Darzac.
"Friends," said our guide. Nobody
In the pavilion. Daddy Jacques"
" ought not to allow anybody to en-
ter, NJ. Robert. but of course the order
does not apply to you. These gentle
men of justice have seen everything
there is to be seen and made enough
drawings and drawn up enough re-
ports"-
EXCUSE me. NJ Jacques, one ques'
ton before anything else" said Roule-
tabille
"What is 1t. young man2 If 1 can
answer it,
"Did your mistress wear her hair IN
bands that evening? You know what
! mean-over her forehead?"
mo, young man. Ny mistress never
wore her hair In the way you suggest
neither on that day nor on any other
She had hor hair drawn up, as usual
80 that her beautiful forehead could be
seen. pure as that Of an unborn child!
Rouietabille grunted and set to work
examining the door, finding that it fas.
tened itself automatically. He salts
fed himself that 1t could never remain
open and needed a key to open it.
Then we entered the vestibule, small
well lit room paved with square red
tiles.
"Ah, this Is the window by which
the murderer escapedr' said Roule-
tabille. :
80 they keep on saying, monsieur
90 they keep on saying. But II he had
gone of that way we should have beer
sure to have seen him. We are not
blind, neither NJ. Stangerson nor / mol
the concierges who are In prison. Why
have they not put me in prison. too, Oh
account Of my revolver
Rouletabille had already opened the
window and was examining the shut
ters.
IWere these closed at the time Of thu