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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
WEDDING POSTPONED.

W. Il. Fisher, twenty-five years old,
and Courtney Alleo, seventeen years old,
both of this city, went to Washington
Yesterday where couple made futile ct
fempts to secure marriage license.
About 8 O'Clock last night the couple
reached police headquarters. A search
of records showed that Courtney Allen
was missing from her home in Alex
andtia. w. B Carrick, a cousin OF the
would-be-bride, who had been searching
for her, went to Washington and asked
the police to notify K. F.. l. Allen, OF
Alexaudris, that his daughter had bean
located About 9:3O O'Clock her father,
Csrrick, the girl and her prospective
husband left Washington for this city
where the wedding ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. 0. u. Bnlls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
YOUNG PEOPLES UNION.

A very interesting meeting was held
at the B sptist Church last night under
the auspices Of the Baptist Young Peo-
pies Union. This being the fret bus-
mess meeting held this year, after the
devotional exercises the following off,
GERS we're elected President, Msrk
Miller; vice president, Floyd Saunders;
secretary, Mrs. Fl. E. Bolts; treasurer,
John Watson; pianist, Lizzie Payne; as.
sistsnt pianist, Bessie Elliott, and
chorister, James l.. Foster. 1t wss also
decided to continue the meeting on
Thursday night instead Of Sunday night,
and cordial invitation is extended to
all young people Of the city, as the new
ly elected officers propose making the
meetings of great interest to all young
people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
A WEEK OF FUN.

1t has been a long time since the
amusement lovers Of this city bave been
given better treat than the big vsude.
vile aud moving picture entertainment
furnished this week at the Opera House.
The management from the first promised
up-to.dste talent aud the best class Of
pictures and he has not yet proven him.
self recreaDt to said promise. Tonight
the different performers will appear 10
new and first class comedy sketches and
the songs will also be new. The pic
lures to be shown are also the best to be
seen 10 this city. An immense crowd
enjoyed The show last night. Ludley q
.Byll were at their best and their refined
talking and singing act was much en-
ioyed. Miss Lulu Gliding was we'll re-
ceived and after singing her catchy song
hit was the recipient of hearty applause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
CORPORATION COURT.
Judge L. O. Barley presiding. |


Rule against mayor and City Council
t. show cause why the jail should not be
improved or new one bull, was con-
tinued and DR.. Thos: s. Gibson and
Messrs. E. B. Taylor and Charles W.
Moore were appointed jail inspectors,
who will O,ske a new inspection and re-
port. Corporation Attorney Fisher
moved that the rule be dismissed because
the report of the jsiI inspectors, made
two years ago, was not specific, and
should maDdauus issue bsssd on the
report the City Council would not know
how to proceed. Oommonwealth's At
torneg Brent admitted that there we're
some irregularities 10 the report. The
court refused to dismiss the rule and
continued the case till new report
could be made.
Samuel r. Bill vs.. Jennie Z. Bell,
both colored, decree for divorce TN
ground of iDideliiy.
Thos. A. Owen vs.. Robert Murphy,
assumpsit and attachment; jury aud
verdict for plaintiff for $l0l.75.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
DRY GOODS.
SWANBROS
january
Clearance
Sale Of
Winter
Merchandise

Our annual January Clearance Sale
OF Winter Merchandise now 10 full
progress. II Is the time OF year for
inventory and making room for the
Spring Merchandise, which is already
crowding us. So 10 order to clear out
winter goods quickly, We have reduced
the following to qulck-selling prices;
Ladies' taiIor-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
deTwear
Fancy dress goods
Ladies outing gowns
Cv---C-O
And 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 handkerchiefs
Mems four-in-hand ties
Mems outing pajamaS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
REVIVAL MEETING.

The Free Methodist Church was filed
to oVelAowing last night. Revival ser
vices are still being conducted in this
church and considerable interest is
manifested in them by the crowds which
attend nightly. Rev. Mr.. Broadhead,
az African missionary, and Evangelist
F. F. Shoup and his vile from Penn
sylvania, we're present last night aud
assisted Rev. john Osvnaugh, pastor
of the church. Rev. Mr.. Bfoadhesd
exhibited stereoptican views illustrative
of Lis work On the dark continent. He
will occupy the pulpit tonight. The
collection last night for missionary pur
noses amounted TO $ll8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
ARMORY RINK.

There will be big time at the Armory
Rink tonight when the great three cor
nered race between Carroll Donnelly,
Lyman Moore snd William Ools.on takes
place. 1t will be remembered that
Moore, the demon skater, has twice de-
ftated Donnelly, Don't forget the
basketball game tomorrow night. At
the box party last night the pretty
prizes, which consisted Of q back comb
sod gold stick pin, were won by Miss
Agnes Sweeney, oil this city, and Mt.
Lyman Moore, Of Washington, re-
spectively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
GENEROUS COMPANY.

II will be remember that well-known
citizen while returning from his place
OF employment the other day had one OF
his toes mashed of, which necesSitated
a loss OF time from work aud caused him
considerable expense. The accident
WAS the result, he says, Of his own care
lessness and violation of rules governing
travellers. He had no claim whatever
for damages bat through Ibe generosity
of its officers all bis expenses caused by
the accident have been paid by the COM
nQnV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22

A good msny people tn nix that Charles
Dana Gibson draws the prettie5t American
girls, others say its Ha-ri' on Fisher, while a
few perfer the Henry HUT subjects. Nearly
everybody has different opinion. | myself
think they're all pretty 1.-THE girls There is
one subject tho that we all agree upon, and
its this: "You can't possibly equal the irfesis.
table favor OF those delicious Auth Hams and
Slusages." Sylvan Blondheim, The Auth
Stand, City Market.
Why lot get a nice home-dressei turkey
for your Sunday dinner at Geo. K. Bender's,
in the City Market, tomorrow. We have a
good lot Of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
DEATH OF A sEPTUAGENARIAN.

Milton Msllott, about 20 years old,
who lived near Spring field, Fairfax
county, became suddenly III in north
Royal street yesterday afternoon aud
was conducted to the Alexandra Hos
pilal, by officer ROBBERS. Msllott died
about s O'Clock last night The deceas'
ed came from West Virginia about
tweHty years ago and located IN Fair
tax county, where be engaged in farm
ing and the manufacture Of shingles
Mr.. MsllOlt IL ca d to have bad d num-
of relatives in Yves; Virginia, aud efforts
20 communicate with them have been
made by the authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
nEAnTIFuL DISPLAY.

M,uy articles which have been 90 &c,
rated for the Masonic Sazisr which
OPENS at Armory Hall on the 6Ist PrOE
imo are being exhibited In the iron
gindows of NJ. Ruben & Sons store
north gest corner Of King and s.. A aPl
streets The display attracts consider
able II ,nliou. Toe Washington MON
nment Association has donated lot II
.ection No. 9 for the beneHt OF the lair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
EPIaC0PAL HIGH SOHOOL.

The following boys Of the Episcopal
High School near Alexandra passed
successfully all their December exsmi-
nations: Launcelot NJ Blackiord, jr.,
Linn Boyd, Johu Dorsey BOW, VIM.
B. Olsgett, IT,, Eustsce Conway, Eugene
T. Dennis, Emmet r, Duuu, Donald
NJ. Faulkner, P. Randolph Harris,
Francis NJ. Msssie, Francis r. Pember-
to-, IT,, Talbot 7. PendleloD, William
S. A. Potl, Donald w. Powers, Fiaok
K. Resie, Thomas ]. Rdout, Flank
w. Rogers, Archibald NJ. Sltbon, John
@. Thomas, Culhbert Tunstall, Rudolph
Turk. Pichegri Voolfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

The Ia lies of the Baptist Church gave
a very enjoyable supper ct Lee Damp
Hall last night.
After the fog disappeared today Inc
sun shone brightly and the t'mPfra'ute
became much warner, the mercury at
2 o'clock this evening registering A.
The annual meeriag oithe stockholders
Of tbs Mutual B nti S)citty, OF Wash
ipVtop, was held 10 this city today.
There was So interesting meeting OF
Alexandria Council. Junior Order oil
Americans, LIST right. Four new mem
bers were initiated aud one received bJ
card. =, H.
Memrs barlow & Co. have sold Tor
Mira. George NJ. Emmert to Mrs. ) NJ
white the three houses and lots on
Madison street between Columbus and
Alfred. -,
The trailer of the electric train which
left here st 1925 p. N. today for Wash.
ineton iomped the track at King and
ROYAL streets. Sjme time was consumed
in Ieplscing the car upon the track.
Mrs Badeu, wife Of Ernest Baden,
died at her hore, Linconia, Fairfax
county, yesterday. The remsius we're
brought to this city today, and the
funeral will take place from Domaine
& Sons uudtrlskiOg PatlOrs tomorro"
afternoon.
Mr.. Carl C. Conn lyman will deliver al
address at the Young Peoples Building OF
Monday night.
The He's Hopkins FOOT FORN
SHOES makes life a pleasure. SolC
only BY ]. A. Marshall & Bro, Az AinI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
RELEASED ON BAIL.

T. @. Roderick, who was recently sr-
rested aud sent on to the grand jury by
the Police Court on the charge Of en-
bezzliug fuuds Of the Alexandria Elec'
trio Company, furnished bail today In
the sum Of 800 for his appearance
and was released. W. NJ, Ellison, Of
Washington, ia his boDdsmsn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
FINED TEN DOLLARS.

A white man was before the Police
Court this morning charged with an as
sault on bis mother.in-lsw. The latter
and the wife of the accused we're the
witnesses for the prosecution. NOueaP-
pesred for the defense. The man wss
fined $40. This was the only case on the
docket this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
SUIT.

Mr,. Fannie l.. Fisher bas brought
.uit for sl5. 900 agaiust the w., A. q
Mt. V. RI. Co. for personal injuries re,
ceived jn The collision at Cameron and
Henry streets on February u, 1913.
Mr.. Leo P. Harlow represents the plain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22

For this section unsettled weather tonight
and Saturday with rain Saturday; light SCUM
east 10 south winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
REST SUGAR CURED HAMS I2B.

BEST SUGAR CURED HAMS I21.
3 Cans Best Tomatoes 25c; Cans Sugar Com
Csc; Cans Early June Peas Csc; Can
Singapore Pineapple 10c; Can Cherries
He,vy Syrup lOc; Large Can California AS
paragus 25c; Can California Lemon Cling
Peaches 15c.
w. P. WooLLs & soN., Royal and Wolfe
streets. Jan. 10 If.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
ELITE PICTURE co.

N[dsic hath charms to soOthe 2 savage
and there ia nothing more delightful
10 the ca, than = sweet voiced singer.
Mr.. ]. Cfockeu, the tenor singer, Will
sgain delight the audience at this house
tSsight. He is one Of the test singers
heard here for long lime. Tonight
there will be three thousand feet oil new
and up-to-dsts moving pictures as will
be seen by reference to the advertise
meut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22

The Red Gross Saoss for tender feet
The Ia lies who wear the Red Ofoss
Shoe always wear a smile. Sold only
by j. A. Marshall * Bro, 422 King
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22

Keep your feet dry. "Try pair o
the celebrated" Walk Over Shoes. j.
A. Marshall d Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
ALEX ANDRIA AMUSEME Mt co.

ALEXANDRIA AMUSEME Mt co.
As wa, expected this house was
crowded lsst night and those who were
fortunate enough to secure seats ex-
pressed themselves as highly pleased
With the pictures. 1t lie hard to express
the marvellous workings Of the talking
pictures, and the silent pictures we're,
as usual, up 10 date in every particular.
Tonight there will be new lot OF pic
lures of the hsndsomest type, which II
will be to your advantage to see--not
only laugheble, but historical. You
will fiud a well-yentilstsd ball aud co1r'
teous ushets 10 wait on you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
THE WASHINGTON PARK OELE
BRATION.

President VIM. B. Smoot today an
nounced the following committee on
transportation and excursion rates for
"Old Home Coming Week." j. j.
Preston, chairman; and W. O. LeHew,
F C. Joyce, Robert NJ. Colvin, X. M.
GRAHAM, o. Fl. Hinkens, W. NJ. Rtar'
doo, @ w. Wsltles, :. E. Lindsey,
Robert S. Barrett, Percy Gift AID A. D.
Brockttt.
Chief Marshal DR.. VIM NJ Smith
has appointed Capt. Richard NJ. Latham
a, Chief marshall of the Ere division OF
The parade April 30.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22

Buy your boy a pair of Storm King
Boots-the high top fslIows-thaps
whst the boy wsnts-from John A.
Marshall & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

sun rises tomorrow at 7.1S and sets at biz
HIGH water at 600 a. IN. and IL D. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22

The Y. s. 5. L. Jrs. last night de-
{ested the Po,cmac A. Q. Jts, at the
Lyceum Hall by a score Of 10 N 8. The
ali round playing Of the Y, NJ. 5; l.
was the feature Of the game. The Hoe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22

Goa's from field, Hayden, %; Corbett. W
Free toss, Hayden. o.; Tayl9r, 3d. Referee
Ray Scriyener Timers, Williams and INN
YER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-22

The Hess Hopkins FOOT FORM
SHOES makes life a pleasure. Solo
only BY J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-16
DANGER NOT CLOSE At HAND
Men viii Run Things Few Years
Vet IL the Prophecy OF the OBJ.
servant Drummer.

A group Of men we're discussing the
possibilities and dangers OF woman
suffrage. All but one expressed the
fear that the movement was gaining
such momentum that In a compare.
lively short time this fair land would
Dc transformed and man no longer
would be master. The exception. a
commercial traveller. with years OF
experience In studying human nature.
scoffed at their alarm.
Don't worry" he said. Wen be
safe for a good many years yet. In all
my trips about the country ! find that
two-thlrds of the women travellers.
even those who are self.rellant enough
to galllvant about alone. cant go 70
bed even In sleeping car without
first looking under the berth TO see
n there Is man there so long as
that primitive feminine instinct sur.
wives our institutions are safe"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-16
Not that kind" suaIth shook hts

"Not that kind" suaith shook hts
head.
But his departure was somewhat
hurried. I can conceive that he might
abandon his Kit"
But Il was not his"
"Not Anisty's?"
"Anisty does not depend on such
autiquatcd methods. Mr.. Maitland;
save that in extreme instances. with
particularly stubborn safe. he en-
ploys a high explosive that. so far as
we can find out. Is practically noise.
less. Its nature Is mystery
But such old-fashloned strong boxes
az yours at Greenhelds he opens by
ear. so 20 speak-listens TO the combi-
nation. He was once an expert. repu-
tably employed by prominent Arm
OF safe manufacturers. In whose ser
vice he gained the skin that has made
hlm-what he Is"
"But."-Maitland cast about a. ran
dom. feeling himself cornered-''may
he not have had accomplices
"He's no such fool Unless he has
gone mad. he worked alone. presume
you discovered no accompliceg"
"I9 The devil, mol"
Snaith smiled mysteriously. then fell
thoughtful. pondering.
you are an enigma" he said. at
length. Il can not understand why
you refuse us all information. when
| consider that the jewels were
yours"
Are NINE" Maitland corrected.
"No longer"
II beg your pardon: have them"
Snaith shook his head. smiling IN.
credulously. Maitland flushed with
annoyance and resentment, then on
impulse rose and strobe into the ad-
Joining bedroom. returning with a
small canvas bag.
You shall see for yourself" he said.
depositing the bag on the desk and
iumbling with drawstring. III you will
be Kind enough TO step over here"
Mr. Snaith. still unconvinced. hest
tated. then assented. hating a brief
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-16
Costly Necklaces.

The most costly necklace in the
world belongs 10 the Countess
Henckel a lady well known In London
and Paris society, the value OF which
is said to be s25OOO0. II is really com
posed OF three necklaces, each OF his
torio interest. One was the property
OF the ex-queen OF Naples. sister OF the
late Austrian empress; the second.
once the property of a Spanish gran.
dee, while the third was formerly
owned by the Empress Eugene Not
long ago a necklace composed OF 4ii
pearls, in eight rows, the property Of
the late duchess OF Montrose. was sold
for 100000. The Empress Frederick
OF Germany is said TO have posBessod
a necklace OF SO pearls, worth at leaas
100000, while Lady Ilchesters neck
lace OF black pearls is valued at about
si25.ooo. ~ i-.. -'e ae-salf
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-16

distance from Maitland and toying alb
stractedly with his cane while the
young man plucked at the drawstring
"Deuced tight knot. this" com
mented Maitland. annoyed.
"No matter Don't trouble, please
I'm quite satisfied. believe me"
ooh, you are!"
Maitland turned: and in the act OF
turning. the loaded head OF the cane
landed with crushing force upon his
temple.
For an instant he stood swaying.
eyes closed. face robbed of every yes
tige OF color. deep lines OF agony
craven in his forehead and about his
mouth; then fell like lifeless thing
limp and inyertebrate.
The soi-disant Mr.. Snaith caught
him and let him gently and without
sound TO the floor
Poor fool" he commented, kneel
ing TO make hasty examination
Hope haven't done for him q.
Il would be the first time q.
Bad precedent So! He's all
right-consclou within an hour. q.
Too soon!" he added. standing and
looking down. well. turn about's fair
play"
He swung on his heel and entered
the hallway, pausing at the door long
enough 10 shoot the bolt; then passed
hastily through the other chambers,
searching. TO Judge by his manner.
In the end a closed door attracted
him; he jerked II open. with an ex-
clamatlon Of relief. Il gave upon a
large bare room, used by Maitland AZ
trunk closet Here were stout leath-
err straps and cords in ample measure.
Mr. Snaith" selected one from them
quickly but With care. choosing the
strongest
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-16
VALUE PAINTED ON.

Well painted IL value added wheth.
Or the house be built for one thousand
dollars or ten thousand. Well painted
means higher selling value, and high.
er occupying value - for there's an
additional pleasure in living In the
house that Is well dressed.
National Lead Company assist In
making the right use OF the right
paint by sending free upon request to
all who ask for Il. their "Houseowp.
ers' Painting outht No. 80" This
outfit includes a book OF color schemes
for either exterior or interior paint.
Ing. n book OF specifications and an
instrument for detecting adulteration
In paint materials. Address National
Lead Company. 1902 Trinity Build.
INK. New York City. and the OUTFIT
will be promptly sent TO you
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-16
LOW coLoNlsT FARES TO The
WEST AND NORTHWEST.

Union Pacific Passenger Depart
mont announces that Colonist Fares
will be In effect from Sept. Is 10 Oct
10. 1909. to all points in the West and
Northwest
This year the West looks more
promising than ever. Now Ia the time
TO secure land at low prices. and. at
the same time. TO visit the many inter.
esting points In the West and North
west. at which liberal Stopover ar
rangements may be made
A better estimate OF raw lands can
be made now than formerly. because
these lands are In proximity % new
farms that are producing wonderful
crops.
For descriptive literature. write
60 Il. l.. LomaI. @. p. A.. U. z. r. r..
Omaha. Neb.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-16

TO NEEDLE with your private affairs.
but You may trust in my dis.
erection. Who was the young lady?"
"To conceal her identity" said Matt
land. undisturbed. "is precisely why
have been lying to you"
You refuse us that information?"
Absolutely. | have no choice In
the matter. You must see that"
Snaith shook his head, bahied. In
finitely perturbed. TO Maitland's hid
den delight.
"Of course" said he. "the policeman
az the ferry recognized me-"
you are well known to him." ad-
mitted Snaith. But that is a side is
sue. What puzzles me is why you let
Anisty escape. II Is uncomfortable"
From a police point OF view"
From any point OF view" said
Snaith, obstinately. THE man breaks
into your house, steals your jewels"
This is getting tiresome." Maitland
interrupted, CURLY. Is II possible
that you suspect me OF connivlng at
the theft of my own property"
Snaiths eyes were keen upon bin.
stranger things have been known.
And yet-the motive is lacking. You
are not financially embarrassed-so
far as we can determine. at least"
Maitland politely interposed his fin
gers between his yawn and the de-
tective's intent regard. You have
ten minutes more, I'm sorry to say
he said. glancing at the clock.
And there is another point. more
significant yet"
"Ah?"
Yes snaith bent forward, elbows
on knees, hat and cane swinging, eyes
implaeable. hard. relentless. "Anisty,"
he said, slowly, "loft tolerably con-
plete burglars kit in your library"
Well hes a burglar. isn't her"
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Really,

why e.. l Really,
Mr.. Snaith. must confess"
"A confession would aid us materi-
ally" dryly The case is perplexing.
You round up a burglar sought by the
police of two continents. and listlessly
permit his escape. Why"
Il would rather not be pressed. 50
said Maitland. with evident candor;
"but, since you say II is imperative.
that you must know" Snaith in
clined his head affirmatively. why
to tell the truth. was a bit
under the weather last night; out with
a party Of friends. you know Dare
say We all had bit more than we
could carry. The capture was purely
accidental; we had other plans for
the night and--well," laughing shortly.
T didn't give the matter too much
thought. beyond believing that Higgins
would hold the man tight"
Il see. 1t is unfortunate, but .
you motored back to town.
II was not a question. but Maitland
so considered II
I'VE did" he admitted.
"And came here Directly"
Il did"
MIR. Maitland. why not be frank
with me? My sole object is to capture
a notorious burglar have no desire