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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-07-21

the window. Her distress reacted on
his sensibilities; he could utter NO
word Of encouragement.
at is awful" he moaned, as he led
her into a corner OF the room.
And they all believe me guilty?"
she asked despairingly.
mot ALL" he returned, there is one
whose faith is mistaken. talked with
the lawyer to-day. He says they have
MT sum Client evidence to convict, and
that while the case looks ugly. there
Is nothing to fear. He is In favor OF
a speedy trial"
Then even II am set free my
name will remain smirched." she de
clared.
"Your name will be cleared of all
suspicion"
TT is so good to have you near
me-" she said. 81 feel as II no harm
could como to me-"
They became vaguely conscious of q
mans form outlined in the murky
light Of the room. AS the fgure
gradually shaped itself to Fitchi
eyes. his hand slipped from her waist
and he rose to his feet.
Lieutenant BEitz!" he exclaimed.
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1T proves everything" volleyed
Britt st proves that the thief was a
clever draughtsman. 1t proves that
he spent weeks sketching the neck
lace. stone by stone. and it proves.
too, that he went to Paris to have the
duplicate made"
1T proves all that" agreed the
Chief. But who had the opportunity
to see the necklace a sufficient num-
Der of times and long enough to make
the sketches? Who but Miss Hol-
comb"
81 will find someone who had al
most as good an opportunity" Britt
returned confidently.
And If you do, what will 1t mean?"
asked the Chief.
TT will mean something to work
on" the detective said.
The next twenty-four hours Britt
spent il the quiet of his home.
his mind focused on the prob
lem before him, trying to map out his
line of procedure. Plan after plan he
discarded as worthless. He could have
struck out blindly in the hope OF
stumbling on a trail, but that was not
Britzs method. Crime mysteries were
to him scientific problems to be solved
by scientific means. Step by step he
went over the ground already covered,
and then swept the outlook with the
keen searchlight of his mind.
BY a process of elimination he tried
to sift the real thief from the group
of suspects on whom his mental eff
forts were concentrated. He was I'M
able to drag forth the culprit. Then he
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HI Headquarters
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- Is necessary" assured Rritz
my dear madam, don't excite your
self. My laundering colleagues Rave
done sll the harm they can possibly
do to Miss Holcomb. Far more i'm.
portant tran the recovery of the neck
lace is the establishment of her in
nocence in the eyes of the world.
With all the suspicious circumstances
of this case woven about her, your
mere belief H. her innocence will not
clear her Therefore. you will have
to leave this entire matter in my
hands"
The widow bowed submissively. A
shade of sorrow crept over her face
as she contemplated the plight of her
secretary.
MAY go to the Jail and assure her
OF my belief in herr" she asked.
THAT would be fatal" replied the
detective.
Then what can dol must do
something for her" groaned Mrs. Mis-
sioner.
The only thing we can do for her
is to find the real thief" said Britt.
kindly give me the addresses of Mr..
Sands and Mr. Griswold."
He wrote the addresses of the two
men on the back of a card and left.
Britt headed straight tor Headquar-
tiers and entered the office of the
Chief. He threw himself YEARLY into
a chair with the air of one vainly
trying to discern a glimmer of light
in the enshro1ding darkness.
IT'S going to be hard work." he
said
81 expected 1t would be when I put
you on It," the Chief replied.
Britt recounted the Information he
had gathered from Mrs. Missioner
and then walked into his own office.
Summoning two subordinates, he di
rected them to go to the Missioner
house and trail the footman and the
East Indian servant. Two other men
were assigned to shadow Sands and
Griswold.
That's all can do today" he muir.
INJURED.
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sought to discern the motive for tho
crime in the action OF each possible
criminal, but he could come to no sat
isfactory conclusion.
More information, more informa-
ton is needed before the real work
can begin!" he murmured.
In his preoccupation he did not OBJ
serve the door open and the servant
show in subordinate from Head
quarters. Not until the visitor spoke
did he become aware of his presence.
Two cablegrams for you. SIR" the
subordinate said
The first cablegram aroused no emo
lions in the detective.
Have obtained original drawings.
Will sail tomorrow with them" the
message from Logan read.
He opened the second envelope and
read the contents half dozen times.
as II to stamp them indelibly on his
mind.
Drawings for duplicates taken to
manufacturer by young woman. Gave
name Of Elinor Holcomb."
Britt dismissed the visitor. left the
house. and fastened to the office Of
Dr. Fitch. Taking the important
cablegram from his pocket. he handed
1t to the physician. The doctors eyes
fingered on each word. His face paled.
his eyes bulged forward. violent
tremor ran up and down his frame.
This is awful" he groaned.
Its great news for you and Miss
Holcomb," the detective smiled.
Fitch eyed him in perplexity The
detective met his inquiring gaze stead
lily, and. slowly folding the cablegram.
he said:
ut proves beyond question she had
no part in the crime"
How" Fitch demanded eagerly.
'If Miss Holcomb had been clever
enough to plan the theft, she'd have
known better than to go about Paris
ordering the duplicates. Also. II she
had taken the diamonds. she'd never
have permitted one of them to remain
in her room In Mrs. Missioner's
house. No, whoever stole those gems
deliberately tried to throw suspicion
on her"
But who could have conceived such
dastardly crime7" Fitch blurted, a
wave OF anger sweeping his frame.
whoever 1t was" Britt returned,
"either was actuated by enmity to
ward the young woman. or knew
enough about the Missioner household
to realize that suspicion would natur-
ally fall on her, and therefore he de-
cided to use her as cloak to hide
his own identity. However. now
have something to work on, something
that will produce quick results. DR..
Fitch, you may tell Miss Holcomb
that In my calculations she is entirely
eliminated from participation In the
crime. You may inform her also that
the hunt for the thief has begun"
Before the physician recovered
from the pleasant shock Of the de-
tective's words, Britt waa hurrying
down the steps.
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CHAPTER TX.
Word From Logan.


A week Of agonized suspense in the
Tombs seemed drawn into an eternity
OF suffering to Miss Holcomb. Con
scious of her own innocence. she had
nevertheless, ceased to struggle
against the relentless fate that mark
ed her as its victim. Her sensitive
nature recoiled from contact with the
miserable creatures into whose midst
she was suddenly thrust. No longer
could she find solace in tears. for the
long drain had exhausted the supply
The gloom of her surroundings pene-
trated the innermost sanctuary OF her
soul.
Doctor Fitch was in the reception
room.
A groan. as of physical pain, came
from Fitch as he beheld Miss Holcomt
in the wan light that filtered through
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1911-07-21
CHAPTER X.
Dorothy March Talks.

Matinee girls In the Forrest Theater
differ from their sisters of other New
York playhouses in that they are far
more serious than anybody In the eve
ming audiences. Caramels, marshmal-
lows, chocolate creams are forbidden
by the unwritten law of their cult.
The utmost nourishment one OF them
can allow herself Ia q sailed almond
uibbled surreptitiously between de-
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President Emeritus Elliott Is APP
parently incapable of seeing that
the Declaration of Independence
was speaking of the mass in saying
that all men are entitled, as of nat
ural right. to life. liberty and tho
pursuit of happiness" Mr.. Jeffer-
son appears to have taken 1t for
granted that 1t would be under
stood that he did not include crimi-
mails who forfeit either liberty or
life for their crimes.
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A. w. Carr came down from fish
ing at Sapinero Tuesday. Rains had
muddied the water again and the
fishing was N. G.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Miss Lewis Going,

Miss Fannie Terrett of Michigan,
who graduated from the university in
June and is one Of the popular members
of Alpha Phi sorority, has issued invi-
tations for sorority house party to be
given at her Michigan home from We'd
nesday to Friday, August to 4, and
the guests are to be only those univer-
sity girls who were initiated into the
national fraternity during the last week
Of school. All the Alpha Phi girls are
making plans to attend and in the par
ty will be Miss Jennie-Belle Lewis of
this city; Misses LYDIA Abrahamson,
Theodosia Houghton, Bernice Veitch,
Edith Londergan, Mildred Veitch, Clara
Hyslop and Ethel Poupore, of Grand
Forks; Miss Flossie Eyford, of Penn.
bina; Miss Blonde Holt of Blabon;
Miss Hazel Nelson of Valley City;
Miss Birdie Adair of Lisbon, Miss
Christine Finlayson of Bottineau; Miss
Stella Hodgins of Sarles; Miss Theone
Carkin of Kelso; and Miss Allie Dick
son of Langdon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
New Temple.

A deal was closed on Thursday af-
ternoon whereby the Masons of Grand
Forks became the possessors of the
property at the corner of Bruce avenue
and South Fifth street, where the Ken
lucky stables are located.
The Grand Forks Masonic bodies feel
the need Of temple but it is not
expected that new building will be
erected until next spring.
The corner purchased comprises a
quarter of a block $50 by 40 feet in
size and is a splendid location for a
Masonic temple. It was selected from
half a dozen various sites which were
under consideration.
The property purchased was owned
by the Murphy estate and was secur-
ed at price Of $4,000.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
The Speech.

The Lansford Journal has the follow
ing to say about Judge Cowan's speech
to the old settlers: ."After dinner the
Glenburn band played short concert,
after which Judge John F. Cowan of
Devils Lake was introduced, and for
over an hour addressed the large audi
ence. He urged the teaching of scien-
tiic agriculture right at home in the
country schools, and compared the ap-
propriations made by the last legisla-
ture, and showed where the farmer
was getting the small end of things.
He took issue with Judge Bagley upon
the initiative, referendum and recall,
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Returns After Years. Absence.

Harvey Thompson returned from the
west last week after an absence Of a
little over year. Harvey left home
last summer with view to seeing
something Of the west anl accumulat-
ing some of the world goods. We do
not know how much of the filthy lucre
he succeeded in saving, but from his
account of his roaming he certainly
saw little of the west, having found
employment in many western Montana
towns, as we'll as Idaho, Washington,
and Oregon. Harvey says the west is
no place for man and comes home
we'll satisfied with North Dakota. Oh
you North Dakota.--Churchs Ferry Sun.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
(From Tuesdays Daily.)
Back From Lakes.

Dee Reede is again at his accustomed
place in the Great Northern hotel, hav,
ing returned from three weeks Wis.
it at the lakes in Minnesota, where he
enjoyed fishing outing. Jay Miller,
who has been lining the clerkship dur
ing his absence, has been relieved of
his duties. Dee says he had good
time while away but is glad to be home
and will settle down now for another
year, having had good enough time
to last him for awhile.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Freight Cars Robbed.

Numerous freight cars have been
broken into at Lakota and other small
cities west on the Dakota division of
the Great Northern. The smaller cities
Of the division are infested with tramps
and premature harvest hands, who, hav-
ing no money and no work, steal to
eat. Up to the present time local rail-
road men have had little trouble in this
respect.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Committee at Work.

The committee in charge Of tho ad-
vancement of the Devils Lake Paper
company has begun active work. Al
ready there have been subscriptions
taken and the interest shown augers
well for the success Of the project.
When the farmer realizes the benefits
of such an institution he will want it
as much as the newspapers do.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Auto Party.

One OF the happiest motor parties
that has visited this city in some time
drove into Devils Lake last evening
and after spending the night at the
Great Northern they started out this
morning for Canada. The guests drove
in three comfortable big cars and in
Guided Senator and Mrs. R. R. Bower
and two children of St. Cloud, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. c. Abeles and two little daugh-
tiers, also of st. Cloud and Mr.. and Mrs.
N. D. March and two children Of Litch-
field, MINI. Two of the cars were
driven by Alfred Cans and J. B. Atkin-
son.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Arrived at Fargo.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith and
Mrs. Mann, who went the auto route
to Fargo, were twelve hours on the
road, arriving there at $3.50 last even
ing. Two hours were used in eating.
The party had breakfast at Michigan
and dinner at Mayville. They struck
exceptionally good roads and made fast
time. They will enjoy several days at
to attend the fair there.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Formed Partnership.

AS was announced exclusively in The
World month ago the partnership of
B. G. Skulason and Judge Corliss in a
law firm at Portland, Oregon, will be
formed in November, according to an
announcement which Judge Corliss
made on his return to Grand Forks
from an extensive trip.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
(From Saturdays Daily.)
To Inquest.

Attorney T. W. Morrissey left for
Williston, this state, where he went on
receipt of telegram from Coroner
Thomas Of Williams county stating
that one Carl Knutson had been killed
by train. Carl Knutson will be well
remembered by most Edmore people, he
having lived in this vicinity for sever
al years, but about year ago he left
here for Montana where he had claim.
None Of the particulars could be learn
ed. Mr.. Morrissey was taken to the
Lake by Geo. Mclean, where he took
the flyer that evening.-Edmore Her
ald-News.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Abundance Of Hay.

There is an abundance of excellent
hay in this locality this season and far.
mers are putting up every ton they
can cut, many laying in !. two year s
supply With hay shortage in South
Dakota and Minnesota, there will uu-
doubtedly be a brisk demand for good
hay this fall at good prices. Banker
Lysne of Churchs Ferry is putting up
over thousand tons Of hay on his
land south of the lakes.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Former Resident.

Among the American tourists who
registered at the Paris office of the
New York Herald last Friday was Miss
Helen Prindeville of this city, county
superintendent of schools. Miss Prind-
eville left here some weeks ago and is
travelling abroad with her sister, Miss
Martha Prnideville, of Minneapolis,
who also registered at the Herald build.
ing. DR.. and Mrs. f. F. Storke, also
of Minneapolis seemed to be in the
same party.-Grand Forks Times.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
To Convention.

H. P. Hansen, the local photographer,
will leave this evening for st. Paul,
where he will attend the National con-
vention of photographers. Mr.. Hansen
will take advantage of the opportunity
as 1t Is not llkely that the melting WIN
come so close to Devils Lake for years
to come. About 5000 photographers
will be present and he will represent
Devils Lake, being the only one of the
photographers from this city to at
tend.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Still In Bandage.

X. Koppang and B. Prom Of Milton
were Edmore visitors. Mr.. Koppang
is yet carrying his hand in bandage
as the result of his auto accident at
Milton some time ago, but is getting
along nicely and his many Edmore
friends are pleased to know that he
will fully recover.-Edmore Herald
News.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
School Board Met.

The school board of Edmore held the
first regular meeting of the new year
and transacted considerable business.
II. R. Aslakson was elected president
of the board for the coming year and
the various committees appointed. The
board levied $4,000 for general pur.
poses and $500 for the sinking fund.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
To Miuot.

Mr.. and Mrs. P. V. Mccoy of Minot
were in the city this morning on their
way home from Minneapolis. Two
weeks ago they started from the Magic
City in their big automobile but en-
countered an accident at Leeds that
laid up the auto for repairs and the
trip was finished by rail. They left to-
day on No. 5 for Leeds and will finish
their trip in the machine, which has
been repaired.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
SLDW Dates.

The northwestern land products show,
under the auspices of the Northwest
ern Development League, which is COM
posed of the commercial clubs of North
Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Ore
gon, Washington, Montana, Idaho and
Alaska, will take place December IL to
% in st. Paul. It will be held in the
auditorium of that city, one of the fin
est buildings of its kind in the coun-
try
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Was a Success.

The carnival at Churches Ferry for
two days drew large crowds and was
success. Rain interferred and though
it dampened the pleasure, nevertheless
the rain was the most welcome feature
and perhaps if carnival would bring
the rain more might be held. The
shows were exceptionally good accord
ing to John Samson who attended the
celebration from this city.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Prosser on Tour.

Don Prosser of this city left this
morning as the guest Of friends who
are participating in the Twin City-Hel-
ena automobile tour. He expects to
remain west for about month and
is looking forward to a great deal of
pleasure and recreation during his alb
sence from the city.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Conductor at Home.

Ed. Prentice, the genial Great North
ern conductor who always stops sever
al hours between trips in this city, was
not on the job yesterday, but instead
Ed was moving his household goods
from one house to another in Grand
Forks. He says he would sooner take
tickets any day.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Married.,

Richard Graham and Miss Mary E..
Hughlett, both Of Overland township,
were joined in the bonds Of Holy mat
rimony Thursday. The ceremony took
place at the home Of the groom in Ov-
erland township and was performed
by Rev. E. L. Nudge. Both the con-
tracing parties are we'll and favorably
known in this vicinity and have hosts
of friends.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Basket Picnic.

The Catholic Order of Foresters will
hold basket picnic next sunday ut
Taylor's grove. AL! members Of tn"
order and their families are invited to
attend. All those planning on going
kindly notify P. J. Kersten as soon as
possible so that transportation can be
arranged for.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
BARRIERS Exam.

The State BARRIERS Association
will hold meeting in Grand Forks
August and 4. Another session will
be held in Fargo August Z and 9. All
BARRIERS without license or who have
served their three years apprenticeship
will take the examination at one of
those places.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Fortieth Anniversary.

The fortieth anniversary Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Sparks of Newhrc township
yesterday drew large attendance from
Devils Lake to enjoy the festivities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Turner and Mr.
and Mrs. r. Y. Biee Were in attend
ance at the gathering.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-07-28
Big Crowd.

There will be big crowd in Devils
Lake tomorrow, several reservaticnc
having been made at the hotels. The
auto party to Helena is being Joined all
along the road and many from Grand
Forks will accompany the autoists to
Devils Lake and have made reserva-
-tions at the Great Northern.