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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-06

lTrask, evidently well pleased to talk
about the tragedy 81 did everything
/ could to keep him comfortable and
happy. He spent all his time here
since he gave up his Office down
town. He read the papers every
morning in the parlor Every after
noon he took walk He was always
on time to his meals and there never
was complaint out Of him. On Sat
urdays he used to go up to Westches-
ter to see boy that he was guardian
for. Every Saturday night regular he
paid his board, that Is, up to last week
that's still owing"
did he have any visitors?"
mo, don't recollect that there was
ever any one here to see him, though
occasionally he used to bring the boy
down here to lunch on Saturday ar
Sunday. He hasn't had him here,
though, for the last three years"
did he receive any mail?"
"Ain't 1t queer, now, that you
speak of that! The first letter he had
in months came only last week. The
police found part of the envelope on
the floor beside him. Them and me
both looked through all his things, but
never trace of the letter could we
find. can't for the life Of me think
what he could have done with it.
know the letter must have had some
sort of good news for him, for after
he received it, for several days he
xxrc- .irr1at or,d olai 1ac
more like himself than he had been
for years. Then yesterday somebody
telephoned to him-I don't know who
it was, for / was out marketing-and
he never had any phone calls before
that / know of. Right after lunch he
went out and was gone until after
three. Soon after he came in he
killed himself in this very room"
To my mind things We're beginning
to look blacker and blacker for Gran
dali. The parallel between the cases
of Katharine and Elser was entirely
too strong for 1t to have been mere
coincidence. We knew it was Gran
dali who had telephoned Katharine. 1t
must have been he who had called
Elser. There was much to be ex-
planned. What it was that had driv-
en- them both to seek death was still
a mystery to me. My mind reverted
to my original theory that there was
child, whose existence had been
kept from the world, that was in some
way connected with the Parrish fam
lily. Old Elser was the guardian of
boy. Suppose this boy was the child.
1t would establish a possible connec-
ton between the two suicides. 1t
would explain why Katharine might
have known old Elser yet never have
mentioned the man to Louise.
took it for granted that Davis
would ask the landlady further about
the child. OF course, he would want
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-06

gave him something FOR insomnia. He
called here at the Office and wrote
him a prescription. He was to return
In few days for further treatment,
but he did not do so. Another time"
The doctor hesitated.
There was another time / had al
most forgotten, a year or two before
that. He met me In the street one
day and asked what my office hours
were on Saturday. He explained that
he was the guardian OF boy who was
In boarding-school. The child had
some slight throat trouble and he
wished me to make an examination
On the following Saturday he brought
the boy here, bright little chap about
ten"
DO you know the boys name? What
school did he attend?' The inspector
fred this question rapidly. but 1t was
quickly apparent that the doctor had
nothing more to tell SO we left.
What q wonderful man you are!"
exclaimed as the doctors door closed
behind u.s. How did you learn that
Doctor Berner had been called in after
Elser killed himself?"
There is nothing wonderful about
my knowledge" answered Davis with
laugh. What is the first thing that
people do when anything happens?
They run for the nearest doctor. Doc
tor Berner is the nearest doctor Could
anything be simpler?'
The simplicity of his logic amazed
me. 1t was like conjurer's trick aft
er it has been explained, or like one of
those puzzle pictures with hidden
faces. You work hours trying to find
them, and after you have found them
you wonder how you ever happened
not to see them
We now arrived at Mrs. Trasks
clearinghouse one of those dingy
ex-residences that proclaimed its ret
repression by white slip of paper on
the door frame. | had supposed that
here, too, my friend would introduce
himself as Inspector Davis" on ac-
count Of the prestige it would give
him in searching the rooms, but to the
slattern maid who came to the door
wiping her hands he merely said:
"Tell your mistress a couple of gen
tlemen are inquiring about room and
board"
Mrs. Trask was the old-school board
ing-house mistress fast disappearing
before the inroads of the family apart
ment hotel. Better days" was writ
ten all over her, though somewhat OBJ
scured by years in clearinghouse
grease. Eying US sharply through her
spectacles, she inquired how much we
were willing to pay, meanwhile debat-
ing with herself whether it was neces-
sary to ask for references.
Davis mot more than twelve dol
lars a week each" apparently con-
WINGED her that references were I'M
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-06
Fashionable Brown.

The return to favor which yellow
has been enjoying of late has been
confirmed for the autumn, and among
the new tints which will be placed
high on the list of fashionable colors
burnt orange appears. 1t is already
being exploited largely in Paris, and
with it also sulphur and amber. In
addition there are chartreuse, the love-
ly limpid yellow Of the cordial; flame
yellow, whose intensity makes It pc
coming only to certain compilations,
and canary, another vivid hue. brown
in every graduation is raised to
pinnacle of modishness. and cigar
amalgamated with black will be seen
instead of the almost inevitable mag
sic combination. which will, however,
DC moAiSE, sfGc.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-06
Tea Gown Reminders.

The lowered silks can be utilized
with great charm for making the neg
ligee, but care should be taken to pro-
cure those that do not crush.
Charmeuse, crepe de chine, or wolfe
of a plain and delicate coloring is a
satisfactory choice. Two or even
three materials may be blended In
one toilette.
Then there is chiffon to remember.
One delightful model is made Of rose
petal pink chiffon over loose under
robe Of silk OF the same tone. The
robe is quite without trimming, save
for tiny iiowerets made OF the chiffon
bordering the turned back fronts of
the outer dress. which looks vary
much like q roat with a train
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-06

to know the boys name and the
name Of the school where Elser
kept him, but he made no further
inquiries. Telling the landlady he
would let her know in a day or
two about the room, he turned to me
with:
Come on, Kent, it is time we had
some luncheon"
I'VE must find Crandall," l said as
we left the house.
We must find who wrote the yell
low letters" Davis responded
1T must have been Crandall," as
serted with conviction.
1T may have been Crandall," the
inspector replied. WAS Crandall left
handed"
(TO BE CONTINUED
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-06
q Illustrations MRazngs
SYNOPSIS.

Harding Kent calls on Louise Parrish to
propose marriage and finds the house in
eide of her sister Katharine Kent starts
an investigation and finds that Hugh
Crandall, sutton for Katharine, who had
IRISH. had talked with Katharine over the
telephone just before she shot herself,
a torn piece Of yellow paper is found,
at sight of which General Parrish is
that Crandall has left town hurriedly
Andrew Elser, an aged banker, commits
suicide about the same time as Katharine
attempted her life
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-06

Cloud-gray taffetas is used for the
skirt, which is trimmed at foot with
a band of embroidery on net.
The plain Magyar bodice is of the
same; over this at top of sleeves and
side is gray silk spotted ninon of a
lighter shade, which is continued down
sides of skirt in panier effect, the
edges being finished. with insertion;
the same insertion outlines the ~" at
neck, which is filled in with piece
lace; buttons trim the front.
Materials required: Four and one
half yards taffetas AZ inches wide,
three yards ninon 40 inches wide, ten
buttons, about eight yards insertion
two yards wide. trimming for skirt,
one-fourth yard lace IS inches wide.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-06
An Exaggerated comparlson.

What makes you think that man
is necessarily a great statesman"
asked Senator Sorghum.
Because he is a clever lawyer"
MY dear sir. to assume that
clever lawyer is necessarily great
statesman is the same as taking it for
granted that numismatician is a
financier."
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
Eczema? Try Zemo
Has Cured Worst Cases and You Can
 Prove It for Only 25 Cents

Yes, try Zemo. That's all you need to do to get rid of the worst case of eczema. You take no chance, tits no experiment. Ze- mo is positively guaranteed to stop itching, rash, raw, bleed ing eczema, make a pimbled face smooth and clean. Zemo is a wonder and the minute applied it sidks in, vanishes, leaves no evidence, does not stick, Il O grease, just a pure, clean, won derful liquid and it cures. This is guaranteed. Zemo is put up by the E. w. Rose Medicine Co.,, St. Louis, Mo-, and is sold by all druggists at S1 for the largest bottle and at p cents for the liberal size trial bottle Try one 25 cent bottle and be convinced. HeSterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
WILL RECOMMEND TO MEMBERS

Little Rock, May 2-John Ill Page, who will be the next Com,| missioner of Agric ulture, will recommend to the members of the Legislature that the old| state house be turned over tO the custody of the Department of Agriculture. Comprehensive
 exhibits would be installed in it,| representing all parts of the state. Provision would also bel
 made for the ladies to use such portions of it as they may want. He estimates that the old build. ing can be put in good condidi.
 tion for $25,000.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
NOTICE

May l 1912 Some of the business men of the town have subscribed very liberally towards the sprinkling of the streets others have not subscribed at all and still others are not ready, for sprinkling. For thisreason the sprinkler will not be run for the present.
 Sprinkling is purely a busi. ness proposition and if the mer- chant doesn't get value reed it is not right for him to pay for it. On the other hand if I can not collect enough to justify the hiring of man the keeping of a team it doesn't justify me to run the sprinkler.
 Respectfully
 Sam Logan.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02

Weather-Fair and continued warmer Thursday; Friday, un. settled, probably showers and cooler.
 With the odds against them, but never giving up hope even though their fielding was ragg- ed, Ouachita, in the last half of the ninth inning, overcame the lead of Hendrix, and won the the third game at Philadelphia yesterday by a score of 3 to ,. By winning this game Ouachita cinches the state championship.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
Local News

Dr. W. E. Arnold was in Elm met tohday on business.
 Mrs. E. W. Conklin is spending a visit in Fulton with friends.
 For Rent-Five room cottage, almost new, close in.-J. c, Crew.
 Born--This morning to MT and Mrs. J. T, Jones, route three this city, boy.
 Miss Virginia Watson left to- day for El Paso, where she goes to spend a visit with her sister Mrs. K. c. Copenhaver.
 Wanted-Two furnished or un- furni S h e d rooms for light housekeeping on gas line in western part of city,-R. A. Knox.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
NUMBE R OF OTHER CANDIDATES

Little Rock, May 2-State Senatar Elm Carlee is in the city and announces that he is a can didate for president of the Sem ate, ,There are a number Of other candidates for the office, including "A. c. Martin, W. k. Phillips, T. J. Raney, P. A. Rodgers and W. K. Oldham.
 Representative J. Hardage Of Clark county, candidate for Speaker of the House, is in the city. Representative HartslIl Ragon who was returned oy Johnson county, denies that ne will be a candidate for the Speak ership.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02

Where did Chaucer and Shake speare get their plots? A few were original, probably. But the others :? Well, many are directly traceable to the "Gesta Romanorum," which, as may be deduced from the title, was a book written in the early days of the Roman empire. It means ''The Exploits of the Romans" and tells of the brave deeds and acts of the Romans. There are about two hun- dred stories in the book, though most of them are weak in incident and dramatic power.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
Apri! Was Record Breaker

Little Rock May ,. The wealth CT .bureau reports that all re-
 cords for rainfall in April were broken last month, the total pre- cipitation being 10.76 inches, which is 6.25 above the average for April, and .04 inches more than April, 1911, which was the wettest April in 32 years. Rain fell on fifteen days of the month.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02

It is requested that all recon. mendations for appointment of county election commissioner S be sent direct to the Secretary of State. The appointments will be made about Aug. 1.
 J. c Betram, Deputy Com mander will be present at the meeting of tie K. O. T. M. to. night and all applicants for mem- bership in this order are urg- ed to be present.
 The Goar Lyceum, the debat- ing club in the University Law Department, will debate t h e question of municipal bond is- sues next Thursday night.
 The New England Securities Company has filed it's articles of incorporation with the Secretary of the State, naming A.E. Moran of Stuttgart as state agent.
 The Webber Implement Com pany, of St. Louis. has filed a certificate of change of name to the Webber Implement and Au- tomobile Company,
 Delegates from a large number of lodges in various counties of south We S t Arkansas met at Texar- kama yesterday and organized a Modern Woodmen of America Districts Clerks Association. Thomas Dixon of this city was elected president of this organ. ization and Nashville was named as the place for next years meet. iucr
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
SUGGESTION.

"Jim told me he had an option on the saloon property at the corner" :" q hope it isn't local option"
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
Big Surprise to
 Many ix1 Prescott

Local people are surprised at the QUICK results received from simple buckthorn bark, glycer- inc, etc., as mixed in Alder,i-ka, the German appendicitis reme' dy. Hesterly states that this simple remedy antisepticizes the digestive system and draws off the impurities so thoroughly that A SINGLE DOSE relieves sour stomach, gas on the stom- ach and constipation instant lV. Th
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
A Great Pain Killer

Meritol White Eminent re- duces inflammation and soreness wherever found in Eabout one. third the time required by the usual treatmeht. It has no equal as a general household remedy. Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
Let Us Show You

If you are a sufferer of piles or hemmorhoids in any form, come to our store and let us show you Meritol Pile Remedy. It IS one of the best preparations we nave ever handled and is sold on a pos tive guarantee by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02


 the saloon property at the corner" :" q hope it isn't local option"
 No more baffling problem has con- fronted a London magistrate for some time than that which was pre- sented by an applicant the other day who complained that when he re- quested his wife to get up in the morning at seven o'clock she refused, necessitating his doing some of the household duties. He asked the magistrates advice on the matter, to which the "arm of the law re- piled: "It is beyond my magisterial power to help you. I know of no power in this world or the world to come to compel woman to get up when she doesn't want to. Perhaps the court missionary may have some power. (Laughter) If I could cure lazy women by issuing a gen. eral edict l would do so promptly"
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
A REMEDY.

He-Darling, I am afraid you find this life monotonous.
 She-It wouldn't be, dear, if you could let me have a little more change ill my pocket.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
ADVANCE IN STATESMEN,

'But the cost of living hasn't af- fected the rich," declared the statis- tician.
 'Hasn't it?" exclaimed Senator Goldentoga. |'You ought to see the quotations on legislatures" ."-Lppin- cott's.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02

R. T. Hunt, 13O Chapel St., Hot Springs, Ark, has proved the value of Foleys Kidney Pills as an effective medicine for kidney and bladder troub- les. 'I was in pretty bad shape when got some of Foley Kidney Pills, but they cured the pain and my kidneys act normally and there is no longer a sediment. 1 am cured of all kidney trouble by Foley Kidney Pills. For sale by Hesterly Drug Store. -
The Prescott daily news., 1912-05-02
Foley Kidney Pills

What They Wills Do for You
 They<>will cure your back ache, strengthen your kid neys, correct urinary irreg- ularities, build up the worn out tissues, and climate the excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. Prev t Bright s Disease and Dia- bates, and restores health and strength. Refuse su b stitutes.
 TT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-26
ASHLAND NEWS NOTES

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Ashland, Va, October 25.-The Ash
land Choral Club held the first meet
ing OF the season on Thursday even
ing in the parish house Of st. James
Episcopal Church. The club will be
under the dictatorship Of r C. SANS
bury, OF Richmond, and is composed Of
sixty voices, with the following ON
GERS: president, Q. B. Sale: vice-presi-
dent, Miss Lee Goodwin; secretary.
Mrs. B. NJ Shepherd: treasurer. ]. w.
Howison; accompanist. Mrs. W. NJ.
Lasher. Gunouds "Gallai'' and 'The
Spring Maid" will be rendered by tho
club, one concert IN December and
another in May.
Mrs. A. C. Wightman is in New York
as the guest OF Mrs. Stewart Smith
Before returning, Mrs. Wightman will
also visit relatives in Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Winfree Smith will
spend the winter in Richmond. having
taken an apartment on Meadow Street
Captain and Mrs. John Daily left
Wednesday for St Matthews. S. c., to
visit DR.. and Mrs. Bates. They will
spend the winter months in Columbia,
8. c.
Miss Leila Barknight has concluded
her visit to Mrs. B. Morgan Shepherd.
and will spend a week in Jacksonville
before returning to her homo in Ar
cher, Fla.
DR.. Frank Day. who spent the past
summer travelling in the Holy Land.
gave an interesting talk on Walks
About jerusalem in the college chapel
on Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pendleton are
guests Of DR.. Eugene Pendleton at
Cuckoo.
Charles Carter. Of Hewlett, was
here to-day visiting his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Hill Carter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-26
By G. l. & H l. Denoon.
Real Estate Aucttoneers
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE II
OF
THAT CONVENIENT HOME. WITH
LARGE LOT NO. IA SOUTH SHORT
STREET

By virtue of deed Of trust. dated
October "a, 1911. recorded In Richmonos
Chancery Court. D. B. 213-A, page 1S11
and at request of note holder. defAute
having been made in payment OF
note, secured in said deed Will sell
by public auction, on the premises. on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER %. 1912.
at 5 O'Clock P. II.
the real estate described in said deed
as being on the west side of Short
Street, between Main and Cary Streets
fronting "A feet inches on Short
Street and running back 154 feet 10
an alley. The improvements oon.a1e
Of a neat dwelling (No. I'D. containing
eight rooms. with gas and water. and
viii rent at good price or make q nlce
home.
TERMS: Cash to pay costs Of SALE
any taxes due. and $50. with interest.
credit for two notes of $50 each, due
April "a 1913. and October -, 1913.
and one note for si.9oo. due OctobsE
"a, 1913 and the residue at one ana
two wears, with interest: or all CASH
q. the option Of the purchaser.
C. I. DENOON.
Trustee
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-26
SUCCESSFUL FAIR
At BEDFORD CITY
More Than $500 in Attendance.
Prizes Awarded in Vari-
Gus Contests.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Bedford City. Va. October 2o.-the
second day Of the BeGiord Counsy
Fair was in all respects d great sue
cess, with a crowd OF more than 1900
in attendance in the exhibition hail.
After a parade OF the stock around the
race track, the formal exercises took
place in the exhibition hall with an
ADDRESS by Mayor Nelson Sale. The
Bedford Band furnished music
throughout the fair. adding greatly to
the interest.
A feature of much interest was the
baby show. The prize for children be-
tween the ages Of one and two years
was awarded to Ruth Evelyn Lam
dreth, Of ThaXton; for girls between
two and four years to Maxine Elliott.
Bedford City; for boys between these
ages to Billy Thomas. son OF +. O.
Thomas. Of this place. The prize for
the prettiest girl was awarded Miss
Elise Otey. Of Montyale.
In the ladies' riding contest. Mrs.
Newman. OF MOntvaie, was successful,
in the boys foot race Rosser James.
OF Bedford City, won. A tournament
was ridden this afternoon. In which
Claude Hopkins. OF the county. was
the successful night, and he crowned
his queen at the ball given tonight
This is a strictly county fair. no
entries or contestants from other
POINTS being admitted. The extent and
excellence of all exhibits have ELECTED
the highest commentator from all
visitors. the apples and corn being
second to none at any fair in the
state. The new exhibition hall is pro-
nounced second In size and equipment
to that at Richmond. The grounds are
splendidly illuminated by the dydro-
electric power plant and supplied with
water from the town system.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-26

In execution Of deed Of trust da1sd
August I. 1912, and recorded In RtcAss
moad Chancery Court, in D. B. il7-R
page se4, I will, a, the request OF tie.
beneficiary, there having been details
in the payment of the debt secureQu
sell by auction. on che premises. on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER IS. :3l3.
at 400 O'Clock p N,
the Residence above referred 20. 1t
mated on the south side OF Gree
Street; between Laurel and SnA1oe
Streets containing about ten ROOMS.
This house is soii6ly built, - m =
desirable and constantly improving
neiShborhood. and Is wen adapee9
for a physicians combined home ana
of,ce or for a private residences.
TERMS: The aSsur ption OF Drs~y
Hon OF IS. ooo. with per cent tneerooy
thereon. payable semi-ann ualiy. A.
running until November 2. 1874. an0
Of IN. residue cash sufficient 20 extin.
ruish a note for $500. with interos
thereon from August ]. 1912. costs -
executing the trust ard unpaid saxeo
~ any. ard the balance on q credit %
ore ard two years. for notes, WI
.n.ere~. added, and secured BY Q 49,
O. trus; on TIE property; or all OF 80
residue IN cash. At the option OF -
CHARLES c. BowE
Tru0esaL
n w. BOWIE q son.
AuctsoneerA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-26
BY Shea 4 Keegan,
Real Estate Auctioneers,

COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE
PROPERTY
KNOWN
Of of
81.
NJ,
Road sides Of the Road
with interest
~ N' 1850 E. JR.
B.