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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-20

sion, rose. took a volume from a book
case and opened 1t.
THE something you speak of. my
lord he observed proudly. should be
here. will show 1t that you may APP
p~reciate my system. the method | have
of gathering and tabulating data.
You will find an encyclopedia of infor-
nation In that bookcase. All that
Scotland Yard has and perhaps a lit
tie besides. To illustrate. here's his
case" Gillett's fingers moved lightly
over the page. Testimony of Dandy
Joe. downstairs at the time with land
lady who kept the house where the
crime was committed. Heard Frisco
Pet. who had been drinking, come in.
go upstairs, as they supposed. to his
own room; shortly after loud voices;
pistol shot. Landlady and Joe found
woman. Amy Gerard. dead in shabby
little sitting room. Pet. the worse for
liquor. in dazed condition at a table.
head In his hands. Testimony of Joe
co~rroborated by landlady. She swore
no one had been In house except par
ties here mentioned, all dodgers.
"'Private mem.-Rouse In bad neigh
borhood. neal the Adelphi catacombs.
Son of landlady, red headed giant.
also one time pr~izefghter, used to live
here. The Pets last fight in the ring
was with him. Later Tom took to the
road. Was wanted by the police at the
time of the crime for some brutal
highway work. Butt breaking of.
81 nm w%earying your lordship. Here
are what | was especially looking for.
the markings on the arm of the Frisco
Pet. Perhaps, however. your lordship
doesn't ear to listen further"
go on!' The words broke sharply
from the visitors lips; then he gave a
metallic laugh. 81 an interested in
this wonderful system of yours"
Mr.. Gillett read slowly. Ion the
right arm Of the Frisco Pet, just below
the elbow. appears the figure of a
nan In sparring attitude done in sail
or's tattooipg; about the waist a flag.
the stars and stripes in their accus-
toned colors crudely drawn. but not to
be mistaken by noting following de-
fects and details'-which," closing the
book, II won't read"
His lordship's head had turned. "a
good system" he remarked after ar
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-20
SYNOPSIS

Chapter Mr.. Gillett, a police
agent, is in charge of a number of
prisoners which are being deported
from London to Australia on the ship
Lord Nelson. A party of distinguished
English people, including a little girl,
ask permission to see the prisoners
which they are granted and look over
the convicts. The little girl, Jocelyn
Wray. is interested in one of them. 2
and 3-The ship is wrecked but the
passengers get off in the ships boats
excerpts the prisoners. The prisoner
mentioned, the "Pet of Frisco" saves
the little girl but by a mean trick of
one of the passengers is prevented from
himself getting in the boat. He
manages to get on a piece of wreckage
and finally lands on a deserted island.
Continued from last week
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-20

I vas acting as escort OF. your lord
ship"
but who never reached Australia"
quickly.
"Drowned-every mothers son of
themF' observed Mr.. Gillett, with a
possible trace of complacency.
The visitors white hand held closer
the head Of his cane. Were they all
drowned. by the way?" he observed as
II seeking casual information on some
subject that had partly passed from
his mind.
mo doubt of 1t. They were not re-
leased until the second boat got off,
and then there was no time to get
overheard the life RATS"
True" Lord Ronsdale gazed alb
sently out of the window. "Recall the
day on that memorable voyage you
we're telling us about them-who they
were and so on?
Zone. IL ! recall rightly" went on
Lord Ronsdale. was known as-let
me see"-the elastic stick described a
sharper curve-"the Frisco Pet? Re
nember?" He benz slightly nearer.
THAT | do. Not likely 10 forget
him. Unmanageable; one of the worst
Vas transported for life. with death
as a penalty for returning" A slight
sound came from the nobleman's
throat.
Lord Ronsdale's eyes half closed.
"A heavy nsted. shapely brute, with
muscles like steel. but ignorant" He
fingered on the word. Then his glance
suddenly lifted. Had something on
his arm; recall noticing it while the
bout was on,'
Mr.. Gilletl. with a knowing express
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-20

interval. But my purpose-the pur.
pose of my visit-I-we have wan
dered quite from that. Let us. | beg of
you. talk business. | believe"-the WIS.,
itor moistened his lips-'I believe ]
mentioned-John Steele when | came
imp
81 am all attention. your lordship."
Mr.. Gillett's manner was keen, ener-
getic. If he felt surprise he suppress
ed II. Good! Your lordsh.p's business
concerns John Steele"
"For reasons that need not be men.
toned l wan to find out all | can
about him. That, | believe, is the sort
your services can be arranged later.
1t is unnecessary to say you will be
well paid. | assume you can COM
mand competent and trustworthy
help; that you have agents perhaps in
other countries?
Mr.. Gillett nodded. IF your lord
ship would give me some idea of the
scope of the inquiry
The long fingers opened. then closed
tightly.
I'm the first place, you are to ascer-
tain where John Steele was before he
came to England. how he got there.
what he did. Naturally if he has lived
in a PARKWAY port you would seek to
know the ship that brought him there.
the names Of the captain and the
crew.
ut shall be done. your lordship.' re-
piled the other quickly. Il shall en-
bark in the matter with great zest
and, l may add. interest. If | might
be so bold, may | ask. does your lord
ship expect to find anything that
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-20

would-aheE1-caSj ANY reneCtlon ON
the high standing John Steele is build
ing up for himself in the community
orr
A shadow seemed to darken the
mask-like features of the visitor. His
gaze at once %glittering. vaguely ques-
tioning, was fastened on the wall;
then slowly without answering he got
up. "Surmises are not to enter into
this matter" he said shortly. 1T is
facts | want-facts."
HAnd your lordship shall have them.
The case appears simple. not hard to
get at the bottom Of" An odd express
sion shone from the visitors eyes.
(which reminds me he has left town."
added &illett
Left town." Lord Ronsdale wheel
ed abruptly. You mean
'For q little trip to the continent, l
should imagine; heard of it because he
got some unimportant court matter
put over"
"Gone away" The nobleman lifted
a hand to his brow.
Last night"
at was only yesterday morning I
was riding with him."
"And he didn't mention the matter?"
The visitor did not answer. "Why
should he have gone away?" he MUIR
INJURED, half aloud. WAS it BECAUSE
He walked to the door, at the thresh-
old stopped and looked back. you
might begin your inquiry by learning
all you can about this little trip" he
suggested. And he departed.
=
Several months went by, and John
Steele saw nothing further. although
be heard often, of Miss Jocelyn Wray.
His business to the continent, what
ever its nature, had seemed sufficient
ly important to authorize from him to
her In due process of time a short, per-
%functory message regretting his in
ability to present himself at the ap-
pointed hour at Strathorn House.
A number of supposedly prospective
clients had called to ask for him at
his Office during his s~ojourn on the
other side of the channel. That was
to have been expected. But one or two
of these by dint of fattery or possibly
silver lined persuasion had succeeded
In gaining access to his chambers.
IT should like to have a look into
John Steele's library. I've heard it's
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-05-20
HAPTE VIII.

A CONFERENCE AND A DISCOVERY
bookworms' row.. hardly a
street, more a short cut pas
sage between two important
thoroughfares. had through
the curse of many years exercised a
subtle fascination for pedant, peda-
gogue or itinerant litterateur. Higher.
above the little shops, small rooms,
reached by rickety stairways, offered
quiet for divers and sundry
gentlemen whose occupations called
for discreet and retired hooks.
AIN one Of these places. ds=sSihea o.
the door as "a private. confidential In
quiry Office" sat on the morning fol
lowing John Steele's ride in the park
a little a with ferret-like eyes at a
dusty desk near a dusty window. He
did not seem to be very busy-was en-
gagged at the ONE in drawing
meaningless cabalistic signs on a
piece of paper when a step in the hall
way and a low tapping at the door
caused him to throw down his pen
and straighten eXpectantly. A client
R04 Pc ~ a hldis
momentary surprise he gazed on the
delicately chiseled features Of his call
er. a gentleman faultlessly dressed
and wearing a spring flower in his
coat.
"Mr. Gillett?' The visitors glance
yelled an expression of restlessness.
His face, although mask-like, was tint
ed with a faint flush.
The police agent at once rose. 1.-THE
same. sir. at your service. but l beg
your pardon. Unless l am mistaken
haven't We
Yes, a number of years ago on the
Lord Nelson" said the caller in a har1,
matter of fact n I'VE were fellow
passengers on her until'-
I'VE became fellow occupants of one
of her small boats. An aging expert
ence! But won't you." with that def.
erence for rank and position those of
his type are pleased to assume. hon
or me by being seated. Lord Rons-
dale?"
The visitor looked at the table. the
window. anywhere save at the pro-
prietor of the establishment. then said,
Il saw by an advertisement in the
morning papers that you had severed
your connection with the force and
had opened this-a private consulta-
ton bureau"
'tQuite So" The other looked mo-
mentarily embarrassed. "a little fric-
tion-account of some case-unreliable
witness that got tangled up. They I'M
dertook to critieise me after all my
faithful service He broke off.
Besides, the time comes when a man
realizes he can do better for himself
by himself. l am now devoting my
self to u small but strictly high class"
with an accent. clientele"
Lord Ronsdale considered. When he
spoke his voice was low. but it did not
caress the ear. You know John
Steele. of course?"
The ferret eyes snapped. THAT 1
do. your lordship. What of him?"
quickly.
Ever think much about the Lord
Nelson. Gillett?"
"She isn't a boat ones apt to for
get after what happened, your lord
ship" was the answer. And. If l do
say it. her passengers were Of the kind
to leave pleasant recollections," the po-
lice agent automatically added.
Her passengers" The callers thin
lips compressed. Among them. If
memory serves me. were a number of
~sonvicts2"
"A job lot Of precious jailbirds that
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07
COUNTRY CONDEMNS ALDRICH AND
CANNON IN HUGE STRAW VOTE

with the first nine months of the adj
ministration of President Taft"
OF the Republicans, 1892 voted YES"
249O voted NO. and 277S declined to
vote at all. OF the Democrats, 500
answered yes and 2O53 replied mo"
Over half of the 500 Democrats who
approve of the administration of Presi-
dent Taft voted from the South, and
in Georgia a majority of the Demo-
cratic balloters supported him.
Question No 3-"Do you approve the
position of Senator Aldrich in the re-
cent tariff legislatlon?"
Republicans voting "Yes' number
ed 517, while those voting mo" num-
bered 6313. But 40 Democrats, OF
whom % are in the South, Endorsed
Mr.. Aldrich! 2447 voted in the negative.
Question No. 4-"Do you approve the
position of Speaker Cannon on the
recent tariff legislation
Republicans to the number of 400
voted that they do and 40 Democrats
were of the same opinion. But against
this, 64S5 Republicans and 2447 Demo-
Gratis voted in the negative.
Commenting on this, Success says:
THE condemnation of both Mr.. Aid
rich and Speaker Cannon is almost as
pronounced in the Atlantic and Pacific
coast states as in the central West,
and there is every evidence that Can
nonism and Aldrichism are national
and general issues and do not repre-
sent merely local insurgency"
Question No. 5-"Do you approve the
position of President Taft in the re-
cent tariff legislation?'
To this 21O2 Republicans voted
eyes" and $3.50 voted mo; 244 De-
mocrats approved and 1851 disappTov-
ed.
Question No. els it your desire
that President Taft should support and
cooperate with Senator Aldrich and
Speaker Cannon in the general public
policies which they representa-"
Republicans voting "No' were 1928
and $50 Eyes" To a supplementary
} question: do you desire him to op,
pose them?" 6219 Republicans vote
Eyes" and 461 mo" OF the indepen.
dent voters, POI approve the Presi
dents administration to date, 994 d.
not; 100 indorse his position on tn
tariff and 1888 do not; and As desir
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07

him to cooperate with Aldrich and
Cannon and 1864 do not.
There are three additional ques-
tions designed to secure the sentiment
regarding Congress. These were Sc
parated into districts and sent out.
They were:
do you approve the position Of your
representative in Congress in the
speakership contest last spring." .
would you vote for him if thsee
should be another election this month
provided that he we're opposed by
reputable man of tie opposite party
us it your desire that he support
the administration and policies OF
Speaker Cannon, or would you prefer
that he oppose them"
The magazine says: "The Republican
insurgents against Cannonism are be-
ing, to a man, enthusiastically sup
ported by their neighbors, except in
the few cases where their original in
surgency has been modified by later
indecision."
A few of the results shown are:
Observation-Disclosures Gardner
and Lowering, insurgents, former APP
proved % to O; latter 10 to 3.
NEW JERSEY-Represen Fow-
Ter, approved 26 to 1.
MARYLAND-Mr, Pearre, insurgent
who later went over to Speaker Cannon
condemned 81 to 2, while ii out of 10
Republicans say would vote for Demo-
crat to succeed him.
WISCONSIN-Nine insurgents in
dorsed 226 to 10; Stafford, Republican
regular, condemned 10 to 1.
IOWA-Six insurgents Endorsed, four
regulars condemned.
MINNESOTA-Insurgents approved;
regulars condemned in case of Mr..
Tawney, House leader, condemned 20
to 0, while out of 16 Republicans
say they would vote for Democrat
against him.
KANSAS-Madison and Murdoch, in
surgents, approved SO to and Al to4,
while 6 regulars condemned 1862 to So
Observation-Disclosures. insur-
gent, Endorsed 1O2 to 3; Humphrey,
regular, condemned 40 to 6.
CALIFORNIA-Seven regular Re-
publicans condemned 1SS to Sc; Hayes
insurgent, Endorsed 20 to Z.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07

NEW YORK, December 1S.-A de-
cidedly interesting "straw ballot" APP
parently indicating that the country,
while still loyal to President Taft, is
backing up tide socalled insurgent
movement directed against Speaker
Joseph G.. Cannon and Senate Leader
Nelson w. Aldrich, will appear next
week in the January number of Succ-
cess. Particular interest attaches to
the vote, which was taken from among
the 22,500 life subscribers of the mag
azine, because CT the fact that a similar
poll taken last fall enabled Success to
predict, nearly month before election
practically the exact electoral vote
received by President Taft.
OF the more than $4,000 persons
polled, a representative citizenship
scattered over the entire country, 49,
1O2 replied. OF these, 1850 classed
themselves as Republicans, 1919 as De-
mocrats, and 1929 as Independents,
Prohibitionsts or members of other
parties. Practically every state in the
Union was represented in the list OF
replies.
On Nov. 8, Success mailed to its
life subscribers a letter and ballot
containing 10 questions designed to
feel the public pulse on the matter OF
President Taft's popularity, the popu-
lar opinion OF the new tariff bill, the
political standing Of Messrs. Aldricr
and Cannon, and the strength of the
support Oh the irsurgent movement
The letter called attention to the fact
that the president on his recent tour
of the country had explained his posi-
ton both as to past and pending le
gislation, and that prominent con
/ gressmen and senators had explained
the tariff.
In view of these explanations anC
the light thrown on the question thu
balloters we're asked to indicate thei
opinions, The tabulated questions
and an answers tell their own story.
Question No. 1-'Do you believe tina
your vote for presidential candidat,
last November was wisely cast?"
OF the Republicans answering 572
voted Eyes," while $40. voted mo"
1923 Democrats voted Eyes and 2OI
voted mo"
Question No. 2-"Are you satisfied
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07
PINCHOT STANDS
BY HIS GUNS
Chief Forester Writes to Senator
Dolliver Backing CLAWS
Against Ballinger.
CABINET is HASTILY CALLED
Zelaya of Nicaragua Threatened with
Assassination-Fire in
Grecian Palace.

ASSOCIATED Press Morning Service)
WASHINGTON, January Inter
est in the Ballinger-Pinchot contro-
versy has reached fever heat. The in
tensity of the situation was doubly in
creased yesterday when letter from
Pinchot to Senator Dolliver was read
in the senate. In the letter the chief
of the division of forestry openly up
held the action of CLAWS, the discharg-
ed employee Of the land department, In
making his charges against the secre-
tary of the interior, and furthermore
criticized the action Of Ballinger in
discharging him.
Immediately after the reading of the
letter, the President hurriedly called
a meeting of the cabinet. After the
meeting both the President and mem
bers of the cabinet absolutely declined
to make public the result of the, con-
ference.
1T is generally believed however
that the hurried and secret conference
foreshadows some executive action
with regard to Pinchot.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07
DIVORCE CASES.
DANCER FFoM GROUP.

A few minutes delay in treating
some cases of Group, even the length of
time it takes to so for doctor often
proves dangerous. The safest way is
to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
in the house, and at the first indica-
ton of Group give the child a dose.
Pleasant to take and always cures. For
sale by all dealers, Benson Smith & Co.
agents for Hawaii
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07
SUGAR FACTORS
COAHISSION MERCHANTS
AND
INSURANCE AGENTS,
AGENTS FOR

AUHIN , EUN
Hawaiian Commercial 4 Sugar Com
pany.
Haiku Sugar Company.
Paia Plantation.
Maui Agricultural Company.
Hawaiian Sugar Company.
Kahuku Plantation Company.
Kahului Railroad Company.
Haleakala Ranch Company.
Honolua Ranch.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07
Castle &..COOEG,
LINGITR ID
Honolulu, 7. II.
Honolulu, 7. H

SHIPPING ND COMMISSION MER-
CHANTS.
SUGAR FACTORS and GENERAL M
SURANCE AGENTS.
-representing-
EVA Plantation Co,
Waialua Agricultural Co., Lite.
Kohala Sugar Co.
Waimea Sugar Mill Co.
Apokaa Sugar Co., Ltd
Fulton Iron Works Of ST. Louis.
Blake Steam Pumps.
Westons Centrifugals.
Babcock & Wilcox Boilers.
Green's Fuel Economlzer.
Marsh Steam Pumps,
Matson Navigation Co.
Planters Line Shipping Co.
New England Mutual Life lnsuf'
ARce Company of Boston.
Aetna Insurance Co.
National Fire Insurance Co.
Citizens Insurance Co. (Harttoro
Fire Insurance Co..
The London Assurance Corpora
ton. a"AHM&
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07
FIRE IN PALACE.

ATHENS, January 7.-While the
royal family was celebrating Christ
mas, the Christmas tree was upset with
the result that the fire from the light
ed tapers was communicated to nearby
draperies. A conhagration ensued and
an entire wing of the royal palace was
destroyed. There were no lives lost,
but the blaze burned fiercely for some
time, despite the efforts of the fire de-
partment to extinguish it.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07
zELAYA WORRIED.

CITY OF MEXICO, January For
mer President Zelaya has been warned
that an attempt may be made upon his
life. The deposed dictator of Nicara-
qua has been very quiet since he
sought asylum III this city, but it is
believed that there is very grave dan
ger that an attempt at assassination
may be made.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07
TOM
PLEADS GUILTY

A. G. Medeiros, "the peeping Tom"
of recent police gleanings, pleaded
guilty yesterday to the offense of be-
ing on the premises of another at
night without lawful excuse. Judge
De Bolt suspended his sentence for
thirteen months. Medeiros had ap-
pealed from a sentence of thirty days
in Jail and costs by District Magistrate
Andrade.
APPEAL FROM KINGSBURY.
Plaintiff in the suit of Laahia and
Koa against Waihoikaea Roomaikai
and Pioneer Mil Co. have appealed TO
the Supreme Court by writ of error
from the decision for defendants rem
dered by Judge Kingsbury at Wailuku.
BIG GUARDIANS BOND.
Judge Robinson appointed Hawaiian
Trust Co., Ltd. guardian of II. A. T.
Carter and Grace Carter. minors, in
place of Geo. R. Carter, leaving the
Territory for extended absence. The
bond is ninety thousand dollars.
NEW TRUSTEE.
Judge Robinson granted the petit
ton of e. Faxon Bishop, with consent
of tn eheneficiaries, that H, Cushman
Carter be appointed co-trustee with
him under a trust deed made by the
late Charles H. Bishop and Evelyn
G. Bishop, in place of ]. o. Carter, de-
ceased.
DIVORCE CASES
Judge Robinson granted divorce
to D. H. Kaailehua from his wife Ka-
luna Kaailehua on the ground Of de-
sertion.
Naka Saito sues Chakichi Saito for
divorce on the ground of non-support.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07
ST. vICTUs' DANCE.

You will have no difficulty in procur-
ing rest and sleep if you will let DR..
Miles Nervine soothe and strengthen
the tired, agitated, weakened BRAN
nerves. So long as they remain in
this condition, you will be restless, IT.
ritable, melancholy. You are welcome
to your money back if first bottle does
not help.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-07
THE IDAHO FLoATEp.

PHILADELPHIA, January 1.-THE
battleship Idaho, which ran ashore in
mud bank on the Delaware River
yesterday, has been foated.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-10-15
WEST MARION.

Not every resident of M
Marion really is today. Z
West Marion is really a ed
the city, a glance at the dOrj
herewith presented from I'll
business houses located in
suffice to awaken them
conditions. However, if thd
the mind of any he should [
Marion and determine for u
on and what conditions ex1
West Marion has all the bes]
ion Shoe factory, The Mall|
Steam Shovel works, the M!
and the Harold Tractor VOL
of smaller factories give gl
the city. Here as in no 9TH
labor find employment in 81
mercial way, that section of|
the manufacturing Interest,"
was practically not a businl
street and now both sides o.
with structures which wOul,
district. In each of these th'
which is constantly CROWN
few years to make that sect
ing center. So rapidly and S
in West Marion grown duri
ton could subsist, grow and
off from the remainder of
Next Saturday we will