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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-15

silence, for, indeed, the scene had
been a painful one.
Peace" said, when the door had
closed behind us, what was the thing
I saw In the yew walk?"
He had seated himself in an easy
chair, and was polishing the bowl Of
well-stained meerschaum pipe with
q silk pocket handkerchief.
II think you already have an ex.
PLANTATION" he answered cheerfully.
IF It amuses you to sneer at my
uperstition-"
You refer to the legend Of tho de
Launes. have heard the story be
fore, Mr.. Phillips; nor am surprised
that you believed It to be the ghost
wolf"
81 debut now I want you to dis.
prove it,
ION the contrary, all my evidence
supports your theory"
/ stared at him, with 4 creeping
horror in my blood. ! wes beginning
to be afraid-serious1y afraid. Peace
leant back In his chair, with his eyes,
vacant in expression. fixed on the
wall. He seemed rather to be argu-
ing with himself than addressing a
listener.
Baron Steen," he said, met with
his death on an open path between q
shallow duck-pond and a little pavil-
ion. He had fought hard for life, had
rolled and struggled with his enemy.
There were four or FIVE punctured
wounds in his throat and neck, from
which he had bled profusely. And
now for the thing that killed him
whatever It was. 1t could not have
fed down the cliff path, for the boats
crew waiting below had heard the
screams, and had come running up by
that way. They were with him when
We arrived, and assured me they had
seen nothing. 1t could not have turn
ed to the right or left, for, though the
paths had been swept clean-doubt-
less by the baron's orders, for he
would not desire his way of escape
to be easily traced-Ihe snow on
either side lay in unbroken levels. Il
could only have retired by the yew
avenue, and It did not break through
the hedge. That, again, the snow
proved clearly. SO, we may take it,
that whatever the thing may have
been which you saw--it killed Baron
Steen; further, It escaped into the
house-this. you will remember we
decided in the garden. Let us imag-
Inc 1t was a man-that you were de-
ceived by the uncertain light. His
clothes must OF necessity have been
drenched in blood. He could not
have struggled 50 fercely with his
victim and escaped those fatal signs.
Yet. he cannot have burned his
clothes, for the fires are downstairs
where people were passing. Nor can
he have washed them, for neither the
bath rooms nor the bedroom basins
have been recently used. have
spent some time in searching boxes
and wardrobes with no result. Strang-
er still, as far as my limited informa-
ton goes, every one In the house can
prove an alibi-save two"
"And who are they?" I asked
eagerly.
"Mr. Henderson, the baron's valet
and yourself"
Inspector Peace" l began an
grily.
Tut tut my dear Mr. phillips
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-15
Order Of Publication.

State OF Michigan. the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee.
At u session OF the Probate Court for said
County, held at the Z rebate ONCE in the City
OF Corunna, on Thursday. the 18th day OF DC
tOber In the year OF one thousand nine humid
red and twelve.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter Of the estate Charles T. QUITS
deceased. sf<
On reading and filing the petition of Margare,
Rossman pray ing that administration OF said
estate may be granted william Rossman OF
some other suitable person. VS.
1t Is ordered that the 10Th day Of November
next at ten o'clock In the forenoon, at said
Probate ONCE, be assigned for hearing said
petition.
And IL is Further Ordered that copy Of this
order DO published three successive weeks
previous to said day OF hearing IN the OwossC
Times newspaper printed and circulating In
said County OF Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge Of Probate.
By FLORENCE LINDSEY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-15

At last, with an effort, / walked to tn.
table and threw down two sovereigns
on the red.
1t won, and laughed at the mel
anchciy omen; not, perhaps, without
an odd note in my voice, for the man
over whose shoulder leaned to gath.
er my winnings glanced up with a
startled expression. II was young
Terry, the secretary; the very person
] wanted to see.
Anything the matter, Mr.. Phil
ffpsr he asked. You're not looking
very WELL"
Don't worry about me-" I told him.
But want q word with you In pri-
vate."
"Certainly-just one moment"
He had been winning heavily, and
It took him some time to crowd the
bank notes into his pockets. A sover-
1eign slipped from his fingers and roll
Cd under the table as he rose; but he
paid no attention to It.
: 81 have something to tell you. Can
you come up to my room?" I asked
him.
He hesitated. looking regretfully at
tho table, where Fortune had been so
kind to him.
at happens to be rather important"
I&aid.
He followed me without another
word. I did not attempt to explain
until We had passed up the stairs and
through the corridors to my room.
He seated himself on the great bed
with SILVER Of cold, drawing the
heavy curtains about his shoulders.
And there told him the story from
the beginning to the end, hiding moth
ing, not even my, belief In the super
natural nature of the thing which I
had seen.
He never moved, but his face grew
so pale and drawn that towards the
end 1t seemed as II It were a pow
dered mask that stared at me from
the shadows of the curtains.
my Cod" he cried. and fell back
upon the bed In a passion Of hyster-
zeal tears.
tried to help him, but he thrust me
hercely away, SO thought 1t best to
let him get over 1t himself. He was
still lying on the thick quilt. sobbing
and shivering. when the door opened
and Peace stepped into the room. l
explained the situation in a hurried
whisper; but when l turned again
Terry had got to his feet and was
watching US, clinging to the bedpost.
This Is Inspector Addington
Peace" told him. "Perhaps you
can give him some information?"
mot tonight" he cried, don't ask
me tonight, gentlemen. You cannot
tell what this means to me; tomor-
row. perhaps--"
He dropped down upon the bed,
covering his face with his hands. He
seemed q helpless sort of creature,
and my heart went out to him In his
calamity.
"A nights rest Is what you want"
I said. patting him on the shoulder.
Come, let me give you an arm"
He took 1t at once, with a grateful
glance, and led him down the COR
ridor, with Peace in sympathetic at
tendance. Fortunately, his room was
in the same wing. so we had not far
to go. When we reached 1t, he thank
ed us for our care of him. And so we
left him, returning to my bedroom in
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-15
Circuit Court Commissioners Sale

Persuant To an order made this list day OF
October by the Circuit. Uourt for the County OF
Shiawassee, In Chancerv. In the case of Jabe7
w. Hubbard and Martha A. Hippa-d, Com
plainant VS.. Martin Ciary, Defendant. I will
sell At public auction or, vendue the following
described premises upon Saturday the 10th day
ioi November. "A. ID. 1912, at ten o'clock in the
forenooa. at the front door of the Court House
In the City OF Corunna County of Shiawssse
aud State of Mchigan: said premises are de
scribed as all the following desctibed real
estate situated In the Township of Ben gton,
County of Shiawassse and state OF Michigan,
being all OF the following lots OF land stu
ated on Martha II. iDeelxsr's addition 70 the
Village OF Bennington. VIZ: go
! Lots three (3). four l4) i've (51 and eight ~
on the East oRe-hsn (1sl OF the Northeast
one quarter Of section eight 80 IN Township
six 90 North of Range Two ~ East. Michigan,
said lots all being ON Block one ~ also lots
six icy and seven (O OF Block Que a. OF the
original map and pat OF the Village OF Henri
eta now the Village OF Bennfngton, ia said
County and state. h. .rlp- Fi'.r r-f
Dated October lat, 1919.
NEIT. X. WALSH,
Circuis Court Conn ssioner.
Seth O. Pulver,
Solicitor for Complainants.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-15
FREE BOOK


On the treatment of Horses, Cattle,
'heep. Dogs, Hogs. Poultry, Birds and
trained Animals, mailed free.
For Every Living Thing ON the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics.
LA. For FEvERs. Milk Fever. Lung Fever.
}. b. For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism.
;. G. For SORE Throat, Epizootic. DIsteanpsr.
}. ID. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
9. e. For COUGHS. Colds. Influenza.
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I. I. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. Eruptsons.,
!. X. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
60 cts. each bottle.
Veterinary Oil for Hoofs &c. $1.oo.
Stable Case, full outfit 500.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
Of price.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co. Cor. William
and Ann Streets, New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-15
Order Of Publication.
Solicitor for Complainants.

State OF Michigan. The Probate Court fol-
the County Of Shiawassee,
At a session OF the Probate Court for said
County held at the Probate ONCE. In the City oil
Corunna. on Thursday the 91st day OF October
in the year one thousand nine hundred and
twelve. Gt -s"f aCt EIf Fiir
Present, Matthew Bush Judge OF Probate.
IN the matter Of the estate of Susan Wright
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Clayton
]. Thomas, as administrator, ipraying for u Ii
cense to sell real estate.
1t Is ordered that the 2nd day OF December
next, at ten o clock In the forenoon, at said
Probate office, be assigned for hearing said
petition
And 1t Is further ordered, that copy OF this
order be published three su 'cessiye weeks
previous to said day Of hearing In The Owosso
TIMES a newspaper printed And circulating ir
said County OF Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
BY FLORENCE LINDSEY Judge OF Probate
Probate Register.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
ECZEMA ALL OVER BODY

175 East St, San Francisco, Cal.-"I
used the Cuticura Remedies while in
business in San Francisco before the
earthquake and fire, l was terrible
sufferer from eczema for several years.
l had it all over my body except my
hands, neck and face, my legs and
arms being the worst. l had to put
stockings on my hands at night to
keep from scratching and whenever
l did scratch the parts burnt like fire.
My limbs got SO bad that from my an
kles to my knees there wasn't a par
ticle of skin on them, and the flesh It.
self turned perfectly blue and raw.
continually throwing off a moisture,
and l had to keep them wrapped in
oiled silk cloth to keep my under.
clothes from sticking fast to my limbs.
Il tried all kinds of ointments, -,
-, and thousand others, and took
all kinds OF internal medicine, but
with no relief. Then l bathed my body
with Cuticura Soap and kept it anoint-
ed with Cuticura Ointment and my
skin Is now as smooth as a baby's
They cured me completely" (Signed)
Harry A. Jones, Feb. 10, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. l.. Boston
Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Somewhat azy.

A lawsuit was recently in full swing
and during its progress witness WAS
cross examined as TO the habits and
character OF the defendant
Has MIR. Nj reputation for
being abnormally lazy?" asked couu-
sci briskly.
Well. sir, it's this way
Will you kindly answer the ques-
tton asked" struck in the irascible
lawyer.
Well, sir. | was going to say It's
this way. l don't want to do the
gentleman in question any injustice
And | won't go so far as to say. sir,
that he's lazy exactly; but, If 1t re
quired any voluntary work on his
part to digest his food-why, he'd
die from lack of nourishment. sir
London Answers.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Worked for $6 a Week.
MADERo's CONGRESS CLOSES.
Few Laws Passed But $4,000, 900 Loan
and 10000, 900 Bonds Authorized.

Mexico City, Mexico.-With a record
of few more than a dozen measures
enacted and about 180 still pending,
the first congress elected under the
Madero administration. which was ex-
pected to carry out many revolutionary
promises, closed it's three months ses-
sion.
The most important bills passed in
clude authorization for a 310,000,00o
loan. as yet unfloated, and authorize
tion for a $20,0O0.O00 bond issue. The
budget also was approved, providing
for an increase Of $6,500,000.
The $4,000, 900 bond issue is for the
purpose OF railroad subsidies and other
public works and for the payment of
indemnities in connection with the
revolution OF 1910.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

Washington.-Good roads enthusl-
asts of the Western states hope for
The passage of the bill introduced by
Representative Mondell of Wyoming,
by the terms OF which an additional
sum of twenty-five per cent. from all
forest reserve receipts is to be devoted
to road maintenance and construction.
Senator Guggeiheim obtained the en-.
actment of similar bill, appropriating
only ten per cent. from forset reserve
receipts Of 1912, which this year added
an average of 100000 to each of the
Western states containing forest re
serves.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Was Married in 1881.

Reid was married in 1881 to Miss
Elizabeth Mills, daughter of the CAPT
talist and philanthropist, Darius Og
den Mills. who bore him two children.
The elder Ogden Mills Reid, after be
ing graduated from the collegiate and
law departments of Yale university
and admitted to the bar, became asso
ciated with the Tribune and is now
president of the corporation and man
aging editor. The younger, Miss Jean
Reid, was married in 1908 to the Hon.
John Hubert Ward, a brother of the
earl Of Dudley and equerry to King
Edward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reid long maintained
three residences in America Their
New York city home, purchased in
1886, was a large house at Madison
avenue and Fifty-first street, which
had been erected some years before
by Henry Willard. Their country home
was at Purchase, near White Plains,
y. Y, on the extensive estate known
as Ophir Farm, formerly the property
Of the well-known shipbuilder. John
Roach. Soon after Reds purchase of
it. the house was destroyed by fire
and he built in its place Ophir hall. A
third dwelling, for seasonable occupa
ton, was Camp Wildair. at Paul
Smiths, in the Adrondacks.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Marking Arrival of Age.

When | get to be old | amt goin'
tc find 1t out by countin' up to see.
nor by my whiskers, nor by my gums.
nor none Of them signs. They'll all
fool you. No. sir. But one OF these
times I'll get throwed down. and l
won't bounce back. Then Ill know
it's all over. When man gets that
way, he's old. Old, see? II don't
make any difference how much longer
he lives after that, he don't ever get
any older-"Billy Fortune"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

New YCrk.-All party lines have
been submerged here in mourning for
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. His death
is accepted as loss by New York and
the United States of a great publicist
and statesman.
1t is only a few weeks since another
of the old guard of editors--dean OF
them all-Colonel Henry Watterson-
told the part which Reid played in
smashing the political triangle OF ~
and securing the nomination OF Horace
Greeley. whom he succeeded in the
control Of the New York Tribune. Now
they are speaking OF the war corle-
spondent Of Shiloh. Corinth and Get
tysburg; the historian of After the
War" and author of the reciprocity
treaty with France. Reid avoided
prominence in politics since he bore
the brunt OF the Republican campaign
as the running mate of Benjamin Har-
rison in 1892.
Reid inherited from both sides OF his
family the pure Scotch blood and
strong covenanter leanings. The first
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Changes Proposed In Publicity Law.

OF New York introduced an amend.
ment to the so-called newspaper law,
to eliminate the sections requiring
newspapers to publish sworn circula-
ton statements, statements of indebt-
edness and the marking of reading
matter published for pay. 1t would re-
quire publications to file the names Of
their officers and owners, omitting
the names of publishers owning less
than five per cent. of the stock. Reli-
gious publications would not be ex'
cmpt as in the existing law.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

there in Whalen that 1 care for? All
the old families with whom we asso-
ciated are gone. 1t is my misfortune
that I am left alone in the old house" :"
why need you be alone? There
are people all about you. common
people to be sure, but kindly and good.
And there is-Nelson Travers!"
"A common farmer!"
Miss Fanella could almost believe
she heard a real voice in the old hall
with all the Fenway pride and scorn
in It. q voice alArmingly like her state
ly mothers.
1T has been settled these fifteen
years." she said, picking up the little
lamp wearily. why must 1t be gone
over again every Christmas?"
Through the great cold rooms the
light moved dimly. until she entered
what had been the buffers pantry in
the old regime Here a small stove
diffused a half-hearted sort of warmth.
and a little table and leather chair
were drawn close.
Here dwelleth the last OF the Fen
ways" she said derisively. Yet too
aristocratic to associate with ordi-
nary mortals!"
From her worn leather bag she
drew a letter she had found awaiting
her at the postoh1ce. There were
few persons using such stationery who
still remembered to write to her.
Dear Miss Fenway?" she read.
ARE you etill alone at the old place?
II 30, why can you not come with me
to Japan this winter, and help me
with the children? There will be no
one in our party but ourselves. Please
let me know by the first of January"
There followed a page Of details.
The letter was signed by an old school
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Misty Past.

Il am afraid" said Senator Sorg
hum. that the alteration in which |
have become involved must be more
or less obscure to the casual listener"
about all you have both said lately
is You're another"
Yes. And we have said it so often
that ! am afraid nobody remembers
exactly what either of us was accused
OF being, in the first place"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Verify Must Pay or Live With Wife

Chfcago.-Mrs. Hattie NJ. Verify,
wife Of DR.. William p Verify. form.
er North side surgeon, who is now the
mayor Of Two Buttes, Colo. was given
a decree of separate maintenance and
was awarded alimony of $4,1O0, with
an additional allowance of 800 month
ly, until her husband returns to live
with her.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

Chicago Board Charged with Monopoly
Chicago.-Suit to dissolve the Chi
cago butter and egg board on the
ground that it is a combination in re-
straint of trade was filed by the do
partmsRt of justice.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Scarce as Hens Teeth.

Mr.. imsonbeak-That bachelor
friend of mine is looking for partner
for his joys and sorrows.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Well, it seems
to me he's a long time about il
Yes; you see he's looking for a 81
lent partner"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21


wonder that the storm seemed merci-
less and cold. But when she turned
In at the big stone gateway, her
shoulders Strengthened proudly.
The old Fenway place." she mur-
INJURED. glancing about the gloomy, un-
kept grounds. 'and l am the last OF
the Fenways."
''If you were not 1t would go hard
with them." interjected that other half
of Miss Fenway's nature that was
always ridiculing her Fenway pride.
Unless" with malicious emphasis,
they CHANGED to be also impervious
to cold and hungef!"
Miss Fanella's lips trembled as she
unlocked the great front door-upon
no condition did she ever leave or
enter the house by any of its other
numerous entrances.
She lighted the small oil lamps that
stood on the marble top OF the hall
buffet. placed her coat and hat on the
carved rack, and peered closely into
the great mirror.
Tomorrow is Christmas. and your
birthday" she whispered accusingly
'and-no one has remembered It.!
Not one of your old friends! You
are alone"
"Of course, I am Alone" spoke the
Fenway pride complacently. Who ia
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

American Reid settled in Kentucky, in
the latter part of the Eighteenth cen
tury. The descendants of this Scot
lowlander moved to Ohio Whitelaw
Reid was born at Xenia, Ohio, on Oc-
tober 27. 1887. He had brilliant
scholastic career. for which he repaid
his father by teaching school. This
debt cancelled at twenty. he returned
to Xenia and purchased the local
newspaper. He took Greeley, then
making history with the New York
Tribune. as his mentor. His paper was
the first east of Illinois and only one
in Ohio to support Lincoln for Presi-
dent in 1860. and Reid plucked the
only delegation in Ohio from Samuel
p. Chase and into the Lincoln column.
He stumped the state for Lincoln and
Hamlin.
Worked for $6 a Week.
After Lincoln's election Reid went
to Columbus. the Ohio capital, to write
b daily letter to the Cincinnati Times
for Sc a week. which was just enough
for his board and lodging. Presently
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
For the Old Folks,

Cora (aged ten), to Reggie tagged
eleven)-Yes. The games are a
wretched bore. But. then. it's Christ,
mas, you know. and the old people de
SO expect to enjoy themselves.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

D Miss Fanella Fen
way the furry OF
Christmas Q n o W
was not beautiful
q q 9 b g b urrte d
through deepening
twilight.
Though possess
ing a certain dis
tinctive air, her
coat was pitifully
thin and made
Cuate. Though neat
ly blackened. her
shoes leaked and
she wore no rub
hora II ia ANAL
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Portugal Prisons Full Of conspira.ors

.isbon.-Although the trials of po-
litical prisoners continue daily in Lis
bon, the prisons are crowded The
largest number is confined in the cen
trail prison of Lisbon, the Limoero,
where theysare lodged eight and ten
in cells designed for two.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Accountino for IT.

What makes Jaggs so chesty?'
The only thing can think OF Is
that he lives in a house with swell
front"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

OF course, love is blind, but it might
be just as well to remember that the
eyesight of the neighbors is good.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Win Six-Day Bicycle Race.

New York.-Fogler and Rutt, the
German-American team. won the SIX
day bicycle race at Madison Square
Garden
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

DR.. Picrce's Pleasant Pellets cure consti
patton. Constipation is the cause Of many
diseases. Cure the cause and you cure the
disease. Easy to take Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for Children
teethng, softens .Ae gums, reduces infamna
Lon, ALA pain cures wind collie. 2oc bottle ",
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

stand alone than it is to induce him
to stand loan.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy. makes clothes winter than snow.
Al good grocers. Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21
Unworthy Competitior.

American-made shoes compete IN
parts of Russia with American"
shoes made in Germany.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

If you wish beautiful, clear white
Clothes use Red Cross Bag Blue. At all
good grocers. Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-21

But a tip doesn't always come to the
man who waits.