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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-05-03

suppressed emotions and let himself
down again into the midst Of the two
Or three men who had scented the ad-
venture and FASTENED to be witnesses
Of its outcome.
"A VIAL" he exclaimed, IAN empty
vial, but Holding the little bottle
up between his thumb and forennger.
hs turned It slowly about until the
label faced them.
On II was written one word, but Il
was q word which invariably carries
alarm with It
That word was poison.
Sweetwater did not return to New
York that night.
~ regret to disturb you. Arthur. but
my business Is Of great importance
and should be made known to you at
once"
Sullen and unmollined, the young
man thus addressed eyed apprehen.
sively his fathers old friend, placed
20 unfortunately In his regard, and
mOrOSely exclalmeO:
"Out with 1t! I'm q poor hand at
guessing. What has happened now1"
"A discovefy-a somewhat serious
one, I fear; at least It viii force the
police to new action. Your sister. may
not have died entirely from strangula-
tion. Other causes may have been at
work.
"Now, what do you mean by thatr'
Arthur Cumberland was under his
own roof and in presence Of one who
should have inspired bis respect, but
he made no effort to hide the fury
which these words called up. ~
should like to know what deviltry II
In your minds now. Am I never to
have peace?"
"Peace and tragedy do not often run
together" came In the mild tones Of
his would be friend. "Mr. Ranelagh's
assertion that be found Miss Cumber.
land dead when he approached her
may not be, as 80 many now believe,
the reckless denial Of q criminal dis
turbed In his act. 1t may have had .
basis In fact"
II don't believe Il. Nothing will
make me believe IT," stormed the
other. jumping up and wildly pacing
the drawing room floor. 1t Is all q
scheme for saving the most popular
man In society. But you haven't told
me your discovery. 1t seems to mo
It is little late to make discoveries
now"
This was brought about BY the
persistence Of Sweetwater. He seems
to have an instinct for things. He
was leaning out Of the window at the
rear of the clubhouse window Of
that small room where your sisters
coat was found-and he saw. caught
In the vines beneath, . little bottle.
an apothecary's vial. It was labeled
Poison and 1t came from this very
house."
How do You known that vial came
from this houaer
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-05-03

the effect Of the murderous clutch
upon her throat But" he went on
sternly as young Cumberland moved
and showed signs of breaking In with
one Of his violent invectives against
the supposed assassin. II made an
other discovery Of still greater purport
When we lifted the body out Of its
resting place something besides wither-
ed flowers slid from her breast and
fell at our feet The ring. gentlemen
the ring which Ranelagh says was
missing from her hand when no came
upon her and which certainly was not
on her finger when she was laid In the
casket-rolled to the door when We
moved her. Hero 1t Il. There u one
person here. at least. who can identify
It But l do not ask that person to
speak That W may well spare him"
He laid the ring on the table, not too
near Arthur. not within reach Of his
hand. but close enough for him to zee
II. Then he sat down and hid his face
In bis hands. The last few days had
told on him. He looked older By ten
years than he had at the beginning Of
the month.
The silence which followed these
words and this action was memorable
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-05-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court of the State Of Washing
ingt0n In aud for the County Of Thurston.
In re the estate OF Harriet r. W. Hope, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been appointed Executor Of the last viii
and Testament of Harriet X. w. Hope deceased,
and of her estate. and that all persons having
claims against the said deceased or against
her estate are required to present the same to
the UNDERMINED personally. or at his residence
Bay). In Thurston county. Washington, or to his
attorneys. Messrs. Troy & sturdevant, At their
Offices In Olympia, Washington. on or before
twelve months from the date Of the first publica.
ton Of this notice or the same will be forever
barred. r. W. HOPE,
Executor Of the last Will and Testament OF
Harriet r. w. Hope. deceased
Date Of nrst publication April 10, 1912. Sc.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-05-03

The RING 0kNTLEABNs
70 everybody there concerned Some
had seen and all had heard Of young
Cumberland's desperate interruption
Of the funeral and the way his hand
had invaded the flowers which the
children had cast in upon her breast
When at last Arthur looked up It was
with dazed air and an almost humble
mien.
providence has me this Time" he
muttered. II don't understand these
mysteries. You will have to deal with
them as you think best"
Turning away. he made for the door.
There was In bis manner desperation
Approaching to bravado. but no man
made the least effort to detain him.
Not till he was well out Of the room
did any one move: then the district at
torney raised his finger. and Arthur
Cumberland did not ride back to his
home alone.
To be Continued.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-05-03

bound to testify
against him If he kept silent himself.
Don't answer" he went on. II
may as well own the truth and be
done with 1t. I was in the clubhouse.
I did rob the wine vault. did carry
on the bottles to have a quiet spree,
and 1t was to some place on Cuthbert
road went But when I've admitted
30 much I've admitted all. saw
nothing Of my sisters murder. saw
nothing Of what went on in the rooms
QR1flluA I crept in b., the open win,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-05-03

and every mus.
Gle tense with
the shock Of this
last c ala nifty.
"Dr. Perry. let
me 60 for to-
night. Let me
think. My brain
is all in a whirl.
Ill try to an
swer tomorrow"
But even as he
8 poke he re-
allied the fulfill
ty Of his request.
His eye had fall
en- again on the
bottle. and in its
shape and tell
tale label he be-
held a witness
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
cUPD's DOMAIN in BERLIN
Marriage, Registry Office in That City
Is Decorated With Symbols
q, -. Iy. Of Wedloek.

q. The marriage registry office 10 In all
Countries usually bare and unsenti-
mental scene, with its undecorated
walls, superannuated green bSize COW
cred table and general air of STUN
ness and parchment. Modern Berlin
has introduced a new fashion by set
ting the stage, so to speak, In har-
mony with the performance-or is It
dramatic be enacted thereon.
At the very door the bridegroom's
hand grasps a dove-shaped handle to
procure him and his blushing compan-
Ion admittance and In the doves bill
hang two INTERVENING rings. The
small passage leading to the ONCE
contains smiling statue Of Amor with
his bow and arrows, while on all sides,
both in the passage and the Office. IL
the eye met by the symbols Of wed
lock: rings, roses, hearts. locked
hands and children's heads.
Even the ornaments of the lamps
and stove are designed in the Same
spirit, while on one of the office walls
Is a large bronze tablet with verses
appropriate to the occasion. In such
surroundings. remarks a writer In one
Of the papers. 1t must be almost a
pleasure to get married.-European
Letter to the New York Sun.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
With the Cook.

1t Is said that little dry mustard
blended|with the butter which is used
in spreading ham sandwiches gives
them a very delicious flavor.
Cress salad always tastes good with
corned beef hash, says an exchange.
Hash is good luncheon dish, there
being times when It is relished as
well as turkey or chicken; the se
cret lies In having good. tender
piece Of meat to begin with and then
seasoning the mixture Just right and
having II just moist enough.
In making baked or boiled custard
scald the amount Of milk to be used
and set aside until cool. then make
your custard and bake II as usual Il
will be perfectly smooth
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
DANGEROUS POSITION.

Ar. and Mrs. Aschenbrenner were
touring Europe and had Just arrived
u Pisa. Mrs, Aschenbrenner was all
o1dtSd upon reaching the leaning
tower Of Pisa. and eagerly battered
up tho spiral stairway. leaving her
husband languidiy awaiting her return
Az she weighed q shade over the
two-hundred mark. her husband al
ways dug up an excuse when II came
20 accompanying her on any attitudes
above easy.falling distance
He was just bordering ON the beau.
uful flow Of unintelligible language
used by their guide when from the
eopmost rampant came the "Hi-lee.
Hi-lo" trill Of his wife. who was lean.
Ing far out and waving a scarf
Mr.. Aschenbrenner obligingly looked
up and then came to life with an an.
guished roar: Gretchen. for your
life get back! You're bendin' the
ding!"-Harper's Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
THE PACKERS ACQuITAL

The acquittal of the meat
packers was not unexpected. II
has taken years to get them in the
criminal dock. Had they been
convicted, it would have taken
more years to get them into jail.
The fault is not in any laxness of
the Government prosecutors. The
fault is in the wretched system Of
law procedure which we have
permitted lawyers to erect, to the
profit of themselves the cost of
everybody else and the defeat of
justice. 1t is wasted time to rail
at the results Of this system. The
thing which cries to be done is the
destruction Of the whole absurd
structure of delay, chi :ane and
preposterous revernce for form
and precedent. We should root I'D
and utterly destroy the whole
system of legal procc dure, and
substitute common sense for
absurdity. Stockton Mail.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
HOrs THIS

We offer One Hundred Dolla rs
Reward for any case of 4Catafrhs
that cannot be cured By Halls
Catarrh Cure. F. j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, o. :,
We, the undersigned, have
known F. ]. CHI ney for, the last
ID years, and believe him, perfectly
honorable in all business trans
actions, and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by
his firm. WaldinE. Kinnan &
Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surface OF
the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price. Use. per bottle. Sold
sby all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
ADHERED TO HER BARGAIN
Bride HaC Own Opinion Of Marriage
as Business Transaction, but Far
son Got His Fec.

The Rev. L. B. Bates. long associat
ed with the East Boston Bethel, tells
In his Wonder Book" of an anus
ing marriage ceremony performed by
his father. This Is hi. account Of it:
About nine o'clock one night the
old parsonage on Cape Cod was ap.
preached by a man and a woman in
'one horse shay" Hearing the
wheels, Father .Ba.es went to the
door, to see coming up the walk a
buxom lass Of two hundred pounds or
so, followed by a very little man
With a giggle she announced.
We've come to be married. parson.
haven't we, Bil.?" An energetic
nudge succeeded in eIiciting the de.
sired affirmation from Bill"
The parson exclaimed The license.
and proceeded to business.
please join your right hands," he
said. Dearly beloved, you are gath
cred here for the purpose Of holy mat.
rimony. Do you" but he was here
interrupted by the bride:
Say, parson. before you go any
further would you mind taking your
pay III uTlSO apples!
Being assured that dried apples
were current coin with parsons. she
allowed him to proceed:
Madam. do you" but again he
was interrupted
Say, parson, the apples are not
ripe yet, but you shall have them
without fail"
He assured her that her hon esty
was appreciated, and proceeded with
the ceremony without further inter.
ruption. ....
Two months later a bushel of the
best dried apples was hauled by the
bride herself to the parsonage door.
II don't know as he was worth It,"
she said. with twinkle In her eye,
but a bargain is q bargain for all
that Youths Companion. sg.rf
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
ROOSEVELT PARAGRAPHS

We found the following in the
Tonopah Bonanza: - ~
Roosevelt's appeal to the
people" doesn't appear to meet
with a very hearty response.
1t is about time for Teddy to
try tho recall on the hat that he
threw into the ring some time ago.
Roosevelt is a poor loser. De.
feated in Indiana by the Taft men.
his followers bolted the convention
and held a rump gathering of
their own. Why not let the
majority rule?
While Roosevelt raves, Taft
maintains his dignity as president
and is being indersed by his party
and the country at large.
Speaking of the recall of de-
cisions, what's the matter with
Roosevelt recalling his decision
to try to land the republican presi-
Dental nomination?
A North Dakota blizzard must
have struck the Rsosevelters in
New York Tuesday of last week.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
ROOSEVELT AND WILEY

Some of Colonel Roosevelt's sup
porters are trying to make capital
out Of Doctor Wiley's resignation.
They even have The effrontery to
hint that lie has bsen forced out
because he was the last of the
Roosevelt old guard" That
calls to mind some ancient history.
1t was precious little support
that Doctor Wiley got from Roose-
welt when he was president. Be-
fore the Colonel adds Doctor
Wiley's resignation Ito his cam
paign ammunition he should try to
recollect how and why he appointed
the Remsen board to hold the
doctor down and check his acti-
vities in the cause of pure food
and drugs. The Colunel's memory
may be defective. A scientist has
tried to explain why it is. but it
should be capable of being re-
1reshed by proper reminders. If
the Colonel does remember he will
forget all about Doctor Wiley's
case. In spite of all the psychology
Of the subject that has been
printed, opportunism is what makes
his memory treacherous.-Tono-
pah Bonanzs. .-.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
Lacked Experience,

story which dates back TO the
last Bryn Mawr horse show is being
told Of very popular young woman
She is an excellent tennis player. and
can paddle, canoe most gracefully:
but the Bryn Mawr horse show was
her first attendance at an exhibition
OF thoroughbreds
Are you good Judge of horse
fesh?" inquired one Of her friends
from New York. -. ..
"Oh. my dear, / don't know; I
should say not l never tasted any"
she said
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
Sho Could, Too.

Indiana minister to California. the IA
tber took Elizabeth, aged five. out for
walk. Looking at the mountains
around the city, he Remarked:
Just think. Elizabeth, God made all
these beautiful mountains Isn't 1t
wonderfuI?"
Elizabeth, not being in a spiritual
mood. replied:
Him, I could, too. If had the dirtl"
The Delineator.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
u Needed a DIaoran,.

Dealer-Yes. quite good. only | can't
quite see what it's all about.
Artist-Why. It's as clear as mud.
The farm yard at sunrise.
Oealer-Of course, OF course. But,
say. would you have any objection to
making an affidavit to go with TT
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
Firm Believer In Work.

Old I'm (sarcasticaliy) Then you
don't believe in the benefit of work.
suppose?
Young 'Un-Don't |, though? If the
old gov'nor hadn't worked like a
horse all his life shouldn't have what
| have now" -Fliegende Blaetter.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
Remarkable. Dwarf.

lrate VISITOR call this a down.
right fraud! You advertise on your
bills. THE most remarkable dwarf in
he world" and he turns out to be
Ave feet five inches high.
Bland Showman-Exactly so. sir
That's what's SO remarkable about
him He's the tallest dwarf on rec
ord.-Tit-Bits. =
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
As We Go.
Along the way
We sorrows meet.
But a heart that's gay
VIII keep life sweet
Try u.

Mary" said a mother to her quick
tempered little girl. you must not get
mad and say naughty. things You
should always give a soft answer"
When her little brother provoked
her an hour afterward Mary clinched
her little fist and said: "Mush!"-
The Watchword
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03

Mr.. Soaker tat the zoo)-ShayI
What's In that-hic-cage by the
door?
Observation-Disclosures, sir.
Mr.. Soaker (relieved) -Sho' they
are! All right snakes-hic-ain't
they2
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
A Good SUGGESTION,

The horse editor was substituting
for the Answers to Correspondents"
editor
How'll | answer this?" be de-
Esended Girl wants to know how
she can improve her complexion"
Tell her to send you a sample of
It." suggested the snake editor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
A Hopelesa EalIiIrn

Your son Is not business man. IA
he, Mr. Isaacstein?" asks Mr. Mnao.
stein
Louie! Business man? In buaj
ness he failed yet und,into bankruptcy
vent-undt even his bankruptcy vas A
nature, too. Life.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
A Fat Ctira

Don't you find wood chopp,n.
rather hard. old chap?" Sc.
1T wouldn't be SO bad II nv aar.
want didn't SIT down close to me with
cigar in his mouth, and grin ike !.
house on fire."-FTliegende Blaetter
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
ImDFovIno

Bligslns likes to hear himsel,
talk"
"ls that all you have against him ?"
Gould anything be worse?"
Certainly Bliggins used to like n
hear himself sing" ~
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
Could Get Il.

why don't you get an Automatic
Uncle John7"
u haven't enough money, my dear, I"
You haven't? Why. | thought you
worked In a banki"--ComipR Nation
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
What They Think of uR-

Silas-These here avyators Is Ger.
tainly goin' frum bad to worse.
Hiram~-How d you make that out,
81?
Silas-Wa-al. don't tn papers say
this Hight is frum Nu York t. Chica 20 I?
Judge
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
Fortified.

How is II that the man you have
In your show can go on such terrible
sprees? Isn't he afraid?"
mo, ma'am He's a snake charm.
or"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
Avoiding DANCER.

-AJaas. I can not cook" said she,
And hcaved a dolefuI sigh.
:ttfe care. my dear" said he,
Jus, so you do not try"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
To Cure NeuraIuIs.

For neuralgia, try wet cloths OF al
cohol and water or laudanum and wa.
ter laid on hot water bottle and the
part steamed over
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
A Mnan Hint

rs Julia's golden hair natural?"
''ro much so that II takes an expert
70 know II isn't her own"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03
One For Papa.

Say, papa" queried the little maid.
IF we have thermometers,
How does II come about that we
Do not have therpopeters?"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-03

"Ruggles says dat he had de most
miserable ride Yesterday dat he ever
had in his life."
Cause he was afraid he'd be
caught?"
Nope: he was on a work train"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
VIRGINIA BASEBALL
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

CHARLOTTESVILL.E. VA. Dec "a
The baseball schedule arranged by Man
ager II. 5. Mackay, Jr., for the Tniver-
sity of Virginia team for 1913, has been
ratified by the General Athletic associa-
ton. The schedule, complete, Is as fol-
lows. 80 w. -
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
JOHNSON'S NEW JUMPS
SECOND BRICK OWENS

MILWAUKEE,. Dec. 12-Charles Fer
guson. the crack American association
umpire, who was signed up by Ban John
association critics as equal in ability to
Brick Owens, who graduated from
Chivington's circuit into the National
league a year ago. Ferguson has been a
member Of Chivingtons executive staff
for three seasons and during that time
has never had any trouble Of any con-
sequence.
Ferguson, who is a native of ST Paul,
where Bill Brennan, Of the National
league, also hangs his hat, formerly
played IN the American league as a mem
Der Of the Browns. He later played with
st Paul in the american association. and
then managed the Nausau. Wis club, in
the Wisconsin Illinois league
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
Atlanta Newspaper Man Has Good Line ExBg eaguers
FUNNY STORIES FROM AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

ty shaken for once, if never again.
"Lordi He curled up like Sara
toga chip on hot platter when he
found out l was all right" Frank
says.
The writer was war correspond
ing for the Blues when Jap Barbeau
went on his first fishing excursion.
1t was a lively affair. The scene
was Lake Minnetonka, some 20
miles from Minneapolis, and the
dramatis personae consisted main
ly of the Jap, Frank Bowerman Gin
the same boat, a medium sized
bass and a bucket of green frogs.
The bass started things by bolt
ing imprudently with frog at
tached to the business end of the
Jap's line. Barbeau was surprised
and shocked beyond words. OF
course, he was hoping for a bite,
but it was his first one, and he
handled the situation according to
baseball instinct That is to say,
he PLAYED that bass like a pop foul
near the bleachers. Bounding to
his feet with a wild whoop OF Il
got i'll" he swung the wretched fish
so feet in the air, to the full extent
of the rod and line. His apparent
intention was to freeze" the bass
as it descended, but he saw prompt
ly that he couldn't get under it.
Take 1t, Frank" he yelled, de-
spairingly. and went down on the
back Of his neck as his foot caught
in the frog bucket
"Ill wait till it lights said the
veteran, cooking an eye at the de-
scending bass, which was on the
verge of Mysteries at such treat
ment Then he rescued the rod and
the Ash, while the Jap undertook TO
collect a dozen maddened frogs
with one hand while he rubbed the
back of his head with the other.
Jap was inclined to blame Bow
erman, who had tucked" the frog
by the time honored process of ex-
pectoration.
You never can tell where they'll
hit one of those blamed spitters,
he said.