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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
CAMERON CLUB.

The lectures this year given under the
auspices of the Cameron Club at Christ
Church Parish Hall ere of unusual attrsc-
tion aud invitations to subscribe have
been more generally extended than ever
before. The interest shown last May In
the meeuog OF our governors for the pur-
pose OF conserving our natural resources
has interested the entire couOtry, aud
the Cameron Club has secOrsd lecturers
who are specialists in their owu respec'
tive lines, who, by the aid Of the siere-
opticon will illustrate their lectures. The
first of the course will be given tonight
at s o'clock.
Wednesday, JsOusry 20, l9O9-Dr'
Rlater Fewks, Phi. d Smithsonian To-
stitution, prehistoric Ruins In the
Southwest"
Fridsy. February 5, 19O9-Mr. Over.
ton W. Price, Associate Forester, "For'
esiry."
Tuesday, March 9, 19O9-Mr. E. j.
Blanchard, of the U. S. Reclamation
Service, "RaclsimiDg the Desert"
Tuesday, Msrch 30, l9O9-Dr. Bar
ton EvermsnD, Pm. D., Bureau OF Fish
cries, "By Packtrain to The Tiptop OF
the U. s., in quest Of the Golden Trout"
Those desiring to subscribe to one or
all of these lectures will please apply to
Miss Blush, 219 north Washington
street, for card of admission, IS no
tickets will be sold at the door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
THE RELIANCE COMPANY.

The annual met ting Of the Reliance
steam Fire Eogiue Company was held
last night when the following officers
were elected l.. +. Uhler, president;
]. r. n. OoriE, fret vice president; }.
s. Douglas, second vice president; Geo.
Prettymau, secretary; W. 4. Bontz, Jr"
treasurer; Arthur Grimes, csptsiui Ken
meth Ogden, Rrst lieutera1'; Jas NC
G)wau, secoDd lieutenant; W. d.
Bontz, sr., W. P.Tsylor and J. Y. Will
lisms, executive committee. Consider
able business was trsDfacted. 10 re-
spouse to al Invitation from the wash
ineton Monument Association to take
part in the "Old Homecoming Week
and a request to appoint committee OF
not less than three was accepted. Inc
following members we're appointed on
the committee J. Sidney Douglas,
chairman; A. d. Grimes and Milton
Glasgow. After adjournment the CON-
psDy enjoyed the usual annual oyster
feRAt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
CONTINENT ASSOCIATION.

On February 4th the Washington
Monument Association will give the
first Of series of lectures for the bene-
At of the improvement fund Of George
Washington Park. It will be a stereop-
ticon lecture, "Laud of q thousand Won
ders" ILLUSTRATED travel talk BY Mr..
Flank Huling Poston, OF 200 beautiful
colored s.ereopticOu views including the
old Mission Church aud Yosemite Val
lev. The exhibit will be give 10 the
Young Peoples Building at 3, P NJ.
This will not only be interesting but
educational aud 50 the proceeds are TO
aid in identifying George Washington
Park it is hoped that every LOT owner
aud many other citizens of AleKsndrls
will be present and thus not only ald
financially but give their approval to
the work. Tickets will at once be
placed on sale for these lectures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
handsome BOAT.

Ifau the committees selected by Alex
andtia- Washington Lodge, A, +. and
A. NJ, are hUslliug IS is the one OF
which Mr.. james w. Bales Is chsirmsn,
there will be no doubt of the success OF
the memorial fair TO begin February l
Judging from the tendance st commit
tee meetings there is rta,oD to believe
that this will he one Of the gresteSt mid
winter esrnivaIs which has taken place
Ia this city. The special feature COM
mittse, Of which the sbOve-Damed gen.
tleman is Chairman, has selected q 81, 600
Detroit motor boat, which will be given
away during the progress Of the fair 1t
Is a handsome launch from well Known
builders. It's dimensions are Length,
80 feet; beam, feet 9 inches; frame,
heavy white OAK; plsnking, 1 5lo
Louisiana cypress; II to IA horsepower
1909 Detroit engine with waer iacbeted
exhaust and double muti1 r. b lfalo
automobile, adjusting q al feed car3are-
tor. 1909 automobile commutstor, speed
control and reversing lever. Bronze
propeller and stuffing box, schug I9O9
coils, brOuzs dope cups and petcocks,
paueled oak lockers, seats foil length,
oak bulkhesd, fore and ait; heavy oak
polished decks, broDzs mahogany flush
ed pilot wheel, bronze deck plates, bronze
chocks and clests, propeller protection.
Seats for % to 30 people, speed from lO3
to II miles an hour, according to load;
leather cushions, pole awning, With
brass fittings complete, linOleum on
door, osrs aud bost.hook, steel steering
gear, anchor and moOriug lines, flags
name, George Washington, on bow. Ia
every particular this is thoroughly
complete boat, with guarantee of the
foremost motor boat builder in this
country. The committee is composed Of
Messrs. Jas. w. Bales, chairman; Ohas
B. Msrshsll, F. O. SPinks aud j Ed
ward S1inu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
PERSONAL.

Miss Violet Roberts, daughter OF Off
Ger John T. ROBBERS, celebrated bsi
niueteenlh birthday last night at her
home. S25 south Pitt street. A l.rse
number OF friends were present including
several from Washington and Baltimore,
and most erj yable evening was spent,
At the conclusion of which refreshments
we're served.
Miss Georgia French, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. @. Z. Howard,
In Fredericksburg, has returned to her
home In this city.
Letter Carrier Powell, who recently
fell and was badly cut about his head,
has resumed his duties.
Mr.. Frank Cook, who fell early yes
terday morning at bis home on north
ROYAL street aud injured one OF his legs,
Is improving.
Rev. J. ]. May, B. s. A NJ, pastor
of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, has
again been nominated fer The presidency
of the California Ooncordis College, a.
East oakland, Cal. Rev. Msy had
been nominated for the tame office last
August,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
LOCAL BREVITIEB.

Samaritan Rebekah Lodge will meeI
in their hall tonight at 1880 O'Clock
The weather has been clear and mild
today. The mercury at 2 O'clock stood
at 47'.
Several communication received at
this Office recently would have been pub
Iished had the writers sent their names.
Alya Aerie, No. 81, Ffaternal Order
Of Esgles, will give an oyster roast at
the Rsmbler's Club on Monday, Febru'
airy 10.
Junior Taughters Mary Gusts Lee
Chapter u. D. O., will meet at Lee
Camp Hall, tomorrow evening at 3
O'Clock,
Msssrs. NJ. 3. Harlow & Co., Inc,
real estate brokers, have sold for the
owner, to Mss 8 udds, of West End, a
seven room cottage With bath ct Cottage
Park, adjoining Braddock Heights.
A delegation from Oriental Lodge,
No. 6, Knights Of PytbiaS, under special
dispensstlon last night paid fraternal
visit to Excelsior Lodge, Wsshirg on,
where four candidates from this city re-
ceived the third rank in the order.
Mrs. Pointer, living 10 the Colonial,
on perth Fairfax street, was seriously
burned on the arms aud breast few
nights ago by the explosion OF spirit
lamp over which she was PREF airing q
welsh rsrebit. She was attended by
DR.. Warfeld.
The Potomac Baptist conference met
iu this city, this week and elected the
following officers: Rev. Thomas, Falls
Church, president; Rev. Stockton, Rem
inpton, FauquIer county, vice presiden'
Rev. Pewber;on, Herndop, Loudoun
county, secre' airy.
u. s. Commissioner r. P. W. Gar
nett wa, today hearing testimony 10 the
admiralty case of the owners OF the
schooner Cora L. McKenney, against
the owners of the tug Southern. The OBJ
iect of the suit is to rec Nver damages In
the sum Of $500 for ipiGdes alleged to
have been suttained TO the schooner
Mckinney, In 3 collision severed months
ago. Testimony will be heard sgaIn on
the 29th inttlDt.
The man behind the counter: Whenever
Won come to market, of course there's always
a man behiI the counter who waits on you
But it isn't the man behind the counter that
brings YOU there. OF course not It's AWAY
the quality Of the food he keeps on TOP, OF the
counter. The superiority of the Auth FRO
ducts draws people from all parts OF the cltI
stand furnish them with the most deliciouI
sansages and Hams in the city. Why no
let the man behind the Auth Stand wait OF
you. Sylvan Blondheim, The Auth Stand
City Market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
OPERA HOUSE.

Again last night this house WAS filled
TO overlooking to witness the elaborate
programme prepared by the management
CONNIE moistive of the birthday OF Gen.
Robert E. Lee. When the photograph
of that magnificent character was thrown
on the canvas the audience almost went
wild, and the beauty of the occasion was
added to by the appropriate songs used
on the occasion. Tonight there will be
another of those side-splittiDg comedies
which the stock company at this house
alone Gao give. In addition to this
there will be 6 change OF pictures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
SWANBROS
january
| Clearance
Sale Of
Winter
Merchandise


Our annual January Clearance Sale
of Winter Merchandise now in full
propress. It Is the time Of year Tor
inventory and making room for the
Spring Merchandise, which is already
cfowdiug us. So 10 order to clear out
winter goods quickly, we bave reduced
the following to quIck-selling prices;
Ladies tailor-made suits
Ladies' tailor made coats
Misses'and children's coats
Ladies' flannelette wrap
pers
Ladies' long outing kimo-
nos
Fine silk-covered comforts
Fine white and red wool
blankets
Ladies' fine wool coat
sweaters
Ladies' winter union suits
Ladies' wool golf vests
All furs reduced to nearly
half
Ladies white wooden I'M
derWear
Fancy dress goods
Ladies outing gowns
$500
Aud the following Mems Furnishings
at greatly reduced prices;
Manhattan colored shirts
Mems winter underwear
Mems suspenders
Sweet Orr & Co.'S cordu-
roy pants
Mems fancy waiStcoats
Mems heavy balbriggan
hose
| Mems fancy handkerchief
| Mems four-in-hand ties
Mems outing pajlmas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
FAVORABLE REPORT ORDERED.

The House committee on inter'Iate
and foreign commerce yesterday ordered
a favorable report on the bill to compel
tuVbos,s operating on the Potomac to be
6,ted with hinged smokestacks, ex'
hsust pipes, &c, 50 that they can pass
under the new railway bridge Instead oil
through the draw. Among moss VINO '
favored the measure we're K A Ooes!er'
president Of tue Washington, Arlington
aud Fails Church Railway; A d. b oeE'
ett, vice pres d ut of the Alexandra
Chamber of Commerce; J. VI. Olup, vice
president of the Richmond, Fred rlcEs'
burg and PoiOmsc Railroad, and Harry
o. BiIge, of the Commuters Association
OF AlexandriS county. A. f. Hsrlsnd,
representing l. e. Smoot, sand and
gravel diggers, opposed the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
GIRLS NEW SCHOOL BUILDLNG

GIRLS NEW SCHOOL BUILDING.
AZ the public has shown kindly 10,
terest in the efforts Of the committee OF
ladies who desire to btaliify the grounds
of our rew school building for girls, it
mar be gratifying 10 them to lesrn the
res1lt OF this worthy object, which
Is IS follows:
Sale Of tickets by the girls aud boys -.
of the schools ................ $llb
Receipts at the door and other sources lS9
255
Lets expenses..."..'.......'.''.'' Oh
S2Ol
The Committee,
WORTH HULFIsH,
Trtaiurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
TO THE PENITENTIARY.

L. Keeling Green, colored, who was
on Saturday night last, in the Circuit
Court for Alexandria county, convicted
of murder in the second degree for the
killing OF Charles Massey, also colored,
WAS today taken to the penitentisry by
a guard from hat institution to serve IL
yesrs. On Monday night Green at
tempted to kill himself by beating bis
head against the bars In the county jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late O'car d.
Tubmau took place at II O'Clock THU
morning from the residence OF M
brother.in.law, Mr.. W. d. Wood, zoo
north Columbus street, and was attended
bv the members of r. E. Lee Camp,
Confederate Veterans. The services
were conducted by Rev. W. J. Morton,
rector of Christ Church, aud Rev Edgar
CARPENTER, rector of Grace Church: The
nalIb,arsrs we're Messrs. Frank I. King,
Marshall L. King, DR., Jas. R. Tusmsn,
Kenneth Ogden, Ohas. s. Taylor ana
P. F. German. The remains were To-
TERED 10 Union cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
SPECIAL ATTRACTION.

The management at this popular me-
ton picture house announces that to-
night Mr.. J. Crocken, the celebrated
tenor singer, will again appear. There
will also be 8, 900 feet Of the beat NOV
ing pictures. The Oosts ks st the Don
at Moscow, Wanted Maid aud The
Idler and the Swedish Dances. The
price of admission Is only 5 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
ALEXANDRIA AMUSEMENT 90.

There is no place In this city or out OF
/. where one can 60 for amusement for
the price OF admission charged and get
more for his money than to the Alexan-
drja Amusement CompsnY's. There
will be another good show tonight. The
talking pictures are Sylvan Ballet, the
graf toe dancer; Wsnt You; Lsrbosrd
Watch aud The Party Who Wrote
Home. Sweet Home. The silent pic
lures are ''The Lovers Telegrsphic
Code, sheridsn's Ride, and Sunderland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
POLICE COURT.

TJustice Il. B. Cation presiding. ]
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Arthur Veuable, colored, charged with
destroying the properly Of Maggie
Forbes, was find 80. -,
Joseph Miller, colored, charge d with
1isorderly conduct, forfeited bis coilat'
ersl by falling to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
CORPORATION COURT.

After q recess Of several days the Cor
poration Court will meet again tOmor'
row for which date the following cases
have been set for hearings;
Rule against the city to show cause
why the city jail should not be improv ed
&c.
Com, VS.. Frank Henderson, petit
larceny.
Cobb vs.. Charles King & Son %.
subsrt Go. VS.. Hugo Heriurth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
INHALATION.

The officers of Court Ksvanaugh, No.
"a. National Order Daug hters of Isa'
bella, we're installed Monday evening,
Jauusry IS, by the Worthy District
Deputy DR.. E. A, Gormau, in Ct. Mary'i
Hall, after which buffet lunch was
served by the ladies Of the order aud 8
very enjoyable evening was spent by al
nVeaanf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
ARMORY ROLLER RINK.

Among the many places Of amusement
which are attracting, there are none
more snticiug or attractive than the
Armory Roller Rink. The manager
sees that none bat the best people at
tend. There will be box party to-
mig bit and some handsome prizes will be
given away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
DEATH OF MRS. FIELD.

Mrs. Isabella Field, widow of Stephen
K. Field, died at her residence, 900
Prince street, yesterday afternoon. The
deceased was "A years old. She leaves
four chiIdren-MessrS. Henry K, Wm.
O., s. Frank and Miss Mary A Field.
Mrs. Field was q daughter of the late
Henry L. Simpson. She enjoyed o
large circle OF friends and scquaintances,
all of whom will regret to learn OF her
death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
MEETINGS.

The stockholders of the Washington
National Bulldog and Loan Association
met in this city today aud reelected all
the old officers.
The annual meeting OF the W. I.
Walker Brick Company was held to-
day at Arlington and officers and d.
rectoYs vera elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
AUCTION SALE.
Sale Of Valuable Property.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ALEXAN.
1 ANDRTA CITY, VIRGINIA.
In chancery.
Clara C. Mahood, ell ais.

Nlhth ~ hhuOOu, ct diss
Pursuant to a decree rendered in the above
entitled cause by the said court ct its January
term, 1909, the undersigned commissioners Of
sale will. at noon on the 9Th day OF February,
1909, in front f the Market House OIL Royal
street, 10 the City Of Alexandria, Va, offer for
sale at public auction that certain lot or par
eel Of ground. in the City Of Alexandria.
known az 392 south Washington street, OF
which the late Il. T. Chewing died seized.
This property is improved by large brick
dwelling Of eight rooms with good brick stable
and out buildings, and with large side yard
Terms Of Sale:-0ne-third cash, and the
remainder in two equal payments at three aud
six months from date Of sale, deferred pay.
ments to be evidenced by the purchasers
interest bearing notes and secured by ceed of
trust upon he property; or all cash at the
option Of the purchaser; a cash deposit Of
fifty dollars to be made by the purchaser on
the day Of sale.
CHARLES |. SIMMS.
LEWIS II. MACHEN.
Commissioners of Sale.
Janis Wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20

Buy your boy 3 pair of Storm King
Boots~the high top fellows--thsfs
what the boy Wants-from John a.
Marshall & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20

ThS Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The lsSiss who wear the Red Cross
Shoe alwsgs wear q smile. Sold only
py ]. a. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
: Coke
Coke Domestic

All kinds OF Coal, Wood and Coke. Best
quality and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES prices
Phoneas5. DEW. AITCHEsON. 1O7 south
Royal street.
BEST SUGAR CURED HAMS I2a.
8 Cans Best Tomatoes Csc; Cans Sugar Corn
CSC; 8 Cans Early June Peas 25c; Can
Singapore Pineapple Toe; Can Cherr es
Helyy Syrup lOc; Large Can California As
paragus Csc; Csa California Lemon Cling
Peaches 15c. u,e
". P. WooLIS q Con-, Royal and Wolfe
STREETS. Jan. 10 tt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
Weather Probabllities.

For this section fair tonight. Jh1rsasy IN
ereasing cloudiness and warmer; hght 'Siia'
bic winds, shifting TO sOutherly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20

Mr.. H. Bloch will serve orange ice at
bis store on King street this evening and
tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
TO sTop PRIZE FIGHTING.

Senator Galliuger has q plan to term
mate the holding of prize fight, on yes
seIs anchored 10 the Potomac river de
ba, iItroduced bill providing that no
beats on which prizs 6ghtiDg takes place
stall be permitted to use wharf property
In the District tf Columbia. A+ Praetl'
caIly ai vessels plying on the Potomac
river use Washington wharf property
It is believed that prize fighting on the
steamers can be stopped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20

The Hess Hopkins FOOT FORM
SHOES makes life q pleasure. Sold
only by J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
Local Matters.

Sun and Tide Table.
sun rises tomorrow at ia and sets at BIOS
High water at 7.21 q. m. and "a p. me-
New-York tribune., 1909-09-26

WIRE twanged sharply. like the string of a giant
harp' ringing through the silent night
IurSing ms own CareleSSneSS and Medford's
delay; carleton SPrang up the front steps and
Seized the knob. ut MS touch the door opened
I'olng directly to the door of Mellor's study he
oent ms head and listened. No sound came
from within From the side pocket of his coat
ne Grew a loaded revolver and. holding il in MS
lsnt hand' with hls left he flung the door open
and stepped into the room
HOLD up Your hands" was on th, emil cf b;s
tongue but the words died on his Hns
instead OF the darkened room. Illuminated only
~ t,'e Siedin OF an electric torch he was nearly
plllueu oV the brilliant blaze from the electro
.I .iel oNSrhead. NO sinister figure knelt beside
'I'e S,iie IN the corner. The safe. door vras
closed; the burglar had departed In Ie,tbrr
, Sn"ir by desk, Francis Lessing sat calnIv
49, ling d magazine ThruSting his revolver
'"t "I SlSht, carlton remarked with a snear-
-, II won't do. Lessingi I've been w,t,biD,
ri Tri,rouSh th1t window for the last half hour
- scene YOU We arranged for nv benefit
= :C' YOU netrd that cursed fence wire rin,, ont
- very impressive; but il won't do'''
-. LeSSlng Sprang TO his feet. III vou mem,
- w We oeen spying through the. window
uPHh MISS Neuor and me Carleton he ,.V-
~ti'i'CN, Indignantly, let me tell v,tl th,t ~ -
moi only rotten bad form. but action,bl,. rs
'''e now what are You doing here
4ES' Mr. Carleton" came in softer NOR. g.
me tones from his back, perhaps YOU will
oi tins informal cah>" ' '>''''
,,,' "nseh4g f m the direction of the voice Carrie
-,,e, ,ne,lol. 1"u owe 1t to the fact thar saw a
fatber's -. {our 'front.' door and break open Your
fufther 10 the fact that saw thiS n,n " IN
IN. ,IIl'.Htis LeSSing. come INTO the rooln whiI,
. 'ue tulei was a work and make no ,ttrmnr n,
tbrp,lh tbp nun; The burglar apparently escapcd
cInsed NS S'c window Five minutes ago Il was
l'',g scratch. a fresh one ON the Siu
MS l Meu"r looked from Carleton To Iessin,.
@ ',.,' 'hTh back again. Really % she sad snS
C'tI, De suffering from hallucinations. Mr.
AGO rO,'I.,, vas IN THIS room not hve minutes
nave bern here most OF the even
New-York tribune., 1909-09-26
Playing a Safe Game
Continued from p1g s

muttered. He wouldn't darel" Then he
stole quietly down the street, crossed to the
other SIDE and entered gate, through which
he passed to the rear of the house He stepped
over the low fence that divided the grounds
from the back yard of another house and then
from yard to yard he went, bringing up pres
emily at the side of the Mellor place Cautiously
he made his way along the wire fencing until
he reached a window well toward the back of
the house. Here he paused put foot on the
narrow coping that ran beneath the window
caught hold of the sill, and drew himself I'M
/ ne sash was closed; but the shade though
drawn down, lett a narrow slit along one side
Bending forward. Carleton placed his eve Close
TO the aperture and peered in.
AT trSt he could see nothing. but suddenI,-
narrow shaft OF light dimly illuminated the
farther corner of the room.
CARLETON had attended one or two enter
tainmentS at the Mellor mansion and bad
met the owner of 1t. the president of a Ioc-I
trust company for a business conference IN bis
study not long before. This was the NOON, M,
which, tor choice. he had first elected 10 Iool-
since IN 1t stood a large safe. toward which -
was reasonable To assume the attention of tbis
late visitor would be directed In front of M,
safe knelt man, his hands on the knob b;s
ear ear pent TO eaten the click OF the tumbIers
On the floor beside HIM was proppcd a pockrt
electric torch. 'NN''
For fully fifteen minutes the safe cracker
worked patiently turning and listening C,rI,.
tons arms ached almost II seemed - ,b..
breaking point with the STRAIN of holdinr b;,,,
sell upon the narrow coping. At last. lust when
he felt he could hold on no Longer. m, L. -
the safe swung open and the kneelng burgI,r
Strengthened himself up and drew his ~
across his forehead Almost N the sam. NV
ment the door into the hall opened also nn5
Frances Lessing entered. The burglar rer,i,,
turned hls head. then reached his hand MI
the safe. manu- inside
carleton carefully stepped down from tb,.
window and hurried toward the from 80 t,' .le
mouse lie looked right and left for NIe1forT.
Dut no Mediord was IN sight RESTING ms b,D'i
on the top wire of the fence he bent for,, @
Ptrred round the corner of the building at tb,.
SluilP oi hlae bushes across the street In ~,
deserted lmpatiently he drew back ami IS -
ie TOOK his hand from the fence. the relrrssi -
New-York tribune., 1909-09-26
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR SEPTEMBER 20. 1909

into the bank His long experience IN such
matters enables him TO fOreteu the verdicts in
about four cases out Of FIVE; but there are enough
wrong picks from one years end 10 the other
to enable him TO fine himself an amount
annually about equivalent TO what he could
spare for savings from his income by exercising
anv other system.