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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-07-03

lie worked hard. He stuck to the trail
and week by week and month by month
he followed it until it led into the office
OF the federal district attorney and
United States marshal Of one of the
largest cities in the United States.
Here q weak nan would have hesitat-
ed and said that while two and two
make four, ordinarily, in this case two
and two must make four and a half.
But kayton didn't. He knew that he
had followed the II trail, and he con-
tlnued to follow until, when they We're
arrested, the two officials confessed.
He had only adhered to the axiom that
nothing which is logical is impossible.
1t the evidence pointed that way he
would Investigate an archbishop with
as little hesitation as he would an arch
forger.
This vas the man that old Finley
regarded so sourly as he gazed out
into the garden off the library win
dows and surveyed the rear eleva-
tons of the neighboring houses. Man
ming addressed the old butler first.
II suppose the police from head
quarters have been over everything.
Is this the way the furniture was
found?"
Zone chair was lynn on its back"
grudgingly replied the butler. Man
ming thought swiftly.
"H'm! I wonder how that happen
ed" he murmured.
IF you knew that and had your
supper you could go to bed" growIed
the old servant Manning grinned.
You're Irish, eh?"
Kayton came back from the window
and appraised the stubborn old man
quickly and silently.
You're a great detective, joe" he
said grimly. Then he addressed Fin
ley with studied courtesy.
"Can you pat that chair the way It
was!"
II cannot" responded the Old man
promptly.
"The body was lying Oh 4tsaside.vsvAs
It," pursued Kayton calmly.
'"That's as maybe," grunted NMey.
Manning vas unable to restrain him
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-07-03

rising again. There's nothin' but
wickedness in this doubt O. Miss Mary.
There's things in nature and things
that are not-Andy. come in here!"
A tall. stumbling young man, with
a highly nervous manner, clad in the
blue denim Of the workman, who had
appeared at the hall door while Fin
ley was talking, shuffied reluctantly
forward in obedience to the command.
smoothing down his stringy black hair
with both hands as he advanced. Kay
ton glanced at him, but continued to
address the butler.
did Andy come first to you?"
He did," nodded Finley. "And it
was me that reused Miss Mary. When
we found lie was dead she got Mr..
Bruce and the doctors here straight
away, and they got the police, and
from that it began-trouble without
end. Reporters besiegin' US and no
man above s~uspicion-and ISLANDERS in
the papers on all Of us. with photy-
graphs of this and that and pictures
out of their w fancy, and the public
IN its %innocency perverted"
did you hear anything in the night?"
kayton broke in abruptly. addressing
the newcomer. Andy gazed apprehen-
sively about the room and shook his
head.
"Trust him to hear anything" put in
Finley.
"What time did you go to bed?" went
on Kayton.
Andy idgeted and looked appealing
ly at his master.
"He don't know, sir" Finley explain
ed. He don't live by the clock. He
goes to bed by habit and gets up by
habit"
Kayton shrugged his shoulders slight
ly and turned to the old butler again.
Suppose you two arrange this furni-
ture the way you found it that morn
ing"
But it was the old butler who did it.
Andy followed him about in apparent
willingness to help, but the atmos-
phere of the room seemed to have a
benumbing effect on his muscles.
Finley solemnly, with many pauses
for reflection, moved the chairs out Of
the military order and pushed them
about the floor, overturning one neal
the table. Andy jealousy avoided that
particular spot.
"They were all wheeled about every
which way" the butler explained as
he finished his task. "Nothin' was as
it should be. He made a hard fight
to defend himself. God help us! be-
fore they put death to him"
Kayton nodded abstractedly. He was
studying the new arrangement of the
chairs.
"Where was the body-there?" he
indicated a spot between the table and
the overturned chair.
ut was" declared Finley. An the
pistol yonder." He Indicated a spot at
a considerable distance from the chair.
Lying on his back?' went on Kay
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-07-03
self at this cavalier treatment of his

self at this cavalier treatment Of his
revered chief.
Say, you better open up" he snarl-
ed. You may be hanged on this case
yourself yet"
The butler snorted contemporary.
"Ill will you me wits then,' he re-
torted. moving toward the door.
"You'll be necdin' EN-"
whats his name?' demanded Kay
ton in Il whisper.
"Finley." replied Manning in the
same guarded tone. Kayton raised his
voice.
Joe. get Mr.. Finley in here" he
commanded. Hes the man hat can
he.,, US"
"Why. he's Finley replied Man
ni"'r The old servant stopped and
t"..ed. KAyton approached him ca
ger.
We YOU Mr.. %I'inley?" he demanded.
That parsonage swelled his chest.
%! am" he declared importantly.
"Well! Why didn't You tell us that
at lirst?" Nayton's tone was Il marvel
of cordiaiity and reproach. II under
stand your confidential relations with
the household and with Mr.. Argyle.
and young MI. Argyle tells me that
you're in Il position to be of the great
est assistance to us"
The old buffers face told of Il strug-
gle between completely gratified van
ity and general Indignation over the
whole situation. His next remark was
a mixture of the two.
"Well. sir, | can tell you this he
declared. II lay no great store by de-
tectives."
you're quite right" agreed Kayton
in hearty sympathy.
"a class of men with SO little intelli-
gence that they would put suspicion
on Miss Mary" went on Finley indig-
nantly, at the same time subt!y making
it clear that he excluded Kayton from
the general condemnation. They're
beyond the assistance of any honest
man."
"Did you try to help them? inquired
Kayton.
"Help them" exploded the old man.
MAR alive, how can you come be-
tween a fool and his folly? They'd
hear no word from me. Their minds
what they had Of 'em-were all set on
one thought"
"Well Mr.. Finley said Kayton
soothingly. '''that's the very reason
we're here. Now tell us the facts as
you know them. You found the body?"
81 did not returned Finley instant
ly, with some traces Of his indignation,
but with a manifest change of attitude
toward the new investigator. 81 was
quiet in me bed when the man-Andy
-boorst in On me. He's dead he says,
stark dead on the fure in there!'
Who's dead?' I says. MIR. Argyle
says he'-
"Who's Andy?" interrupted Kayton.
"Dan Scully's boy" replied Finley.
Him that
GLOW longs he been here?"
thine out O. mind. nearly as long as
meself."
"What does he do?"
"He makes himself useful when I
tell him. He's a simple SOUL" added
the old man in the manner of one
speaking of the feeble minded.
"Send for him." said Kayton CURLY.
Old Finley promptly rang the bell.
"Who else was in the house?" went
on the detective. Finley wrinkled his
forehead and licked off the inmates on
his fingers.
Myself, Miss Mary, the girl, Kitty,
Topp, the footman and the cook,' he
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-07-03

Lets see if we've got anything here,
Joe."
and drew back. with the first words he
had spoken since he had entered the
library.
"Not me" he protested in a trem-
bling voice that did not conceal a rich
err brogue than Finley's. There's bad
luck to it,"
"Never mind that" interposed Kay
ton. "Was the tablecloth dragged
from the table"
"About halfway. sir" answered the
butler. "And some books on top of
him."
Kayton lifted the heavy tapestry
cover and peered closely at the pol
ished wood.
"When was this cover put back?" he
asked suddenly.
Finley scratched his chin and came
nearer.
"That's hard to say. sir" he said.
kayton Strengthened up and his face
was grave.
1T may be very Important he said
in a low tone that instantly impressed
the old servant with a new sense of
his responsibilities.
"Well'-Finley was thinking hard
II mind l vas Strengthening the room
when one O. the doctors come in and
he stopped me until the coroner should
come, but I had already put back the
cloth an the hoolS'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-07-03
fro BE CONTINUED

Doan's Regulets are recommended
by many who say they operate easily,
without gripping and without bad after
effects. 25c at all drug stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-07-03

deny that there is anything wonderful
about 1t we murmur that modesty and
greatness ever walk hand in hand. 1t
is not modesty. 1t is the truth.
Before Kayton had organized his own
agency he had been assigned as a gov
eminent operative to run down an is
u of counterfeit bills of large denom-
nations. He made no brilliant strokes
ne spectacular coups Of reasoning.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-07-03

grinly.
replied. Mrs. Wyatt was away. Mr..
Bruce, MIR. Argyle's SOL. vas here for
dinner that night and went away
early"
did you see him goy" asked Kay
ton swiftly. with a keen glance at the
old mans face.
II did not. By II O'Clock I made
fast for the night. with Mr.. Argyle
sittin' bene and Miss Mary in her
chamber. And how they got In that
did this that's the thing for you to
learn. sir. But when they done 1t they
went out that door, for I foun1 the
sanall chain or and tho boat drawn In
the morning. And let me teN you this.
sir" went on Finley, his ildlgnation
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-07-03
ton reneculveIy.

ton reneculvely.
ION his back, but a little to one
side," corrected Finley. "Nith the ia
blecloth clutched in his hand. Andy,
lay yourself down there and show the
officer"
Andy started to obey almost mechan-
ically. Then he stopped with a start
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-07-03

Copyright. 1912. by journal = Amencan : Examines.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-07-03

"INLEY followed the two detec-
tives into the somber room and
eyed them suspiciously as their
- glanceS travelled SLOWLY ahO1t
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
Buffalo News Letter.

Buffalo, Jan 6.-Buffalo lodges in
stalled their officers elected to serve
the ensuing term. The X. of P. have
re-organized, and are working to
build up their order, With men like
w. B. Todd, DR.. F. P. Salley, DR.. F.
E. Fowler and Jno. r. Smith working
for the order, the advancement is
sure. All the secret orders of this
place have a good membership and
are working under prosperous con-
ditions.
Duncan Lodge A. F. M. installed
officers as follows:
r. B. Sipemore, w. NJ; w. B. Todd,
| S. w.; DR.. F. P. Salley, j. W.; J. P.
Walker, treasurer; w. C. Poole, sec
retary; j. E. Sizemore, S. D.; J. T.
Boldwin, j. D.; R. l.. Branks, tiler.
Buffalo Lodge No. 79, l. o. o. F.
installed the following: j. l.. Wood
ward, N. g.; j. w. Messer, V. G;
c. p. Peeler, r. S.; d. F. Padgett, F.
S.; C. M. Padgett, treasurer; C. H.
Caldwell warden; Sam Gilland, R. S.
to N. g.; Earl Byers, l.. S. to N. G.;
l.. E. Lawson, conductor, Richard Jol-
ly R. S. S.; Claude Johnson, l.. S. S.;
B. H. Stevens, l. G.; j. l.. Morgan,
O. G.; Lum Elliott, r. S. to v. g.; R.
l.. Branks, L. S. to V. g.; j. w. A.
Morris, chaplain; r. L. Branks, H. C.
Buffalo Tribe No. 40, Red Men, in
stalled the following officers: T. w.
Waldrup, Sr. S.; Lum Elliott, Jr. S.;
r. B. Bennett, c. of r; C. o. High
tower, c of W.; E. r. Brown, X. of
W.; C. H. Caldwell, H. C.
Knights of Pythias: John R. Smith,
C. c.; D. F. E. Fowler, V. c.; DR.. F.
P. Salley, Mt. Prelate; w. B. Todd
NJ. of A.; j. G. Riley, X. of r. and S.;
R. B. Byars, M. of F.
Bogansville Council Jr., o. u. A.
NJ: c. P. Peeler, P. c.; B. H. Stevens
c.; c. M. Padgett, v. c.; G. P. Peeler
R. S.; M. C. Asst. r. S.; C. B. Ly.
brand, f. S.; j. L. Sparks, treasurer;
M. Fleming, warden; VIM. Fleming
Con-; Walter Hill, 1. c.; Tom Ven.
son, o. c.; D. F. Padgett, j. w. A
Norris, C. M. Padgett, trustees, C
P. Peeler, H. G.
Buffalo Camp Woodmen of the
World: A. H. Wyatt, P. c.; H. E. Hill
C. c.; w. F. Caldwell, banker; C. H
Caldwell, Ad. L.; Sidney Willard, es
cort; Frank .Bryson, watchman; G. r
Ponder, sentry; ]. w. A. Morris
clerk; L. G. Sumner, d. G.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
Lockhart Junction News.

Lockhart Junction, Jan. 6.-The old
year has past and gone, leaving its
many sweets and bitters behind, and
the new year is upon us. May every
one form better resolutions and make
this year still better year for those
whose lives have been spared.
Now this may seem to be old. /
may have repeated it before, but
however, will say it again At the
end of every year and at Christmas
time my mind reverts back to the
scenes and recollections of my old
home, and it seems like it was but
yesterday when it past Some time
wish l could live those days over
again. But we don't pass this way
but once. ! see in that home the va
cant chair and know of the empty
cradle. AS we pass on and not as
far ok, we see another vacant chair
in another home, and the bitter tears
of sorrow were shed for the love of
one who has gone.
Now l wish to thank the readers of
my letters who have complimented
me from time to time, for that is
strewing flowers in the pathway. Do
not wait until our friends die and
then spread the flowers over his or
her grave. But give them one as
they pass by.
Not long ago l was in a home
where there was sick woman, who
cannot live very long, as she is now
seventyfive years. She said that in
the past she had been criticised, but
she believed those who did it were
not any better than she. She had
gone to church, but she had never had
| fine clothes to wear, and she was
guyed at by some others, so she quit
going to church. BY her request two
preachers came to see her on her sick
bed and had prayer with her. A gen,
tleman came and brought some good
things to eat which his good wife had
sent her, and which she appreciated
That was strewing flowers by the
way side.
We should all take warning from
that for none of us know how soon
misfortune may come our way.
There's so much bad in the best of us
And so much good in the worst of us
That it behooves the best of us
To say nothing about the rest of u.s.
Christmas passed off quietly
around here, every one seemed tc
have enjoyed their part of the fun
We never saw any sign of drinking
or drunkenness, am proud to say.
With best wishes of happy anc
prosperous New Year for one and all
Moxy.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10

The foot that rocks the cradle isn't
the same one that is kicking for wo-
mems rights.
The man who doesn't trust too
much to Providence is usually Prov
idence's favorite.
The man contemplating suicide is
usually the first to throw up his
hands in the face Of danger.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10

If Opportunity doesn't stop at your
house, hide in the corner of the door
and knock it on the head when it goes
by.
A pessimist is a person who be-
lieves divorce to be the happiest part
of married life.
The biggest fool is the one who
knows it all.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10

AS a muddy stream can travel but
little way into body of pure water
before it spreads out and discolors
the entire body, just so does moral
leper contaminate those with whom
he comes in contact.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10

When speaking of sound political
timber most candidates seem to think
the noisy kind is referred to.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-22
MRS. EATON SWORE OUT
WARRANT FOR AINSWORTH
WHOM SHE HAD DIVORCED

In connection with the arrest of Mrs
Eaton, widow of Rear Admiral Joseph
Giles Eaton, It was recalled yesterday
that her former husband. c. ID. Aims
worth, a Chicago book agent and father
of her two daughters, appeared in Wash
ington about six years ago, after she had
obtained a divorce from him and married
the admiral.
Records at the Third precinct station
show that Mrs. Eaton swore out a peace
warrant against Ainsworth, whom. II
was alleged. had bothered her second
husband and herself lin friendly way"
At that time Admiral Eaton and his sec
ond wife were living at 1918 1 Street
Northwest.
Harrison. widow of George Harrison,
lived in Alexandria. Va. Although a ma
tive of the Old Dominion. Mrs. Eaton
was appointed from Michigan TO a posi-
ton in the auditors Office of the Post
Office Department in 1897. resigning in 1910.
The first wife of Admiral Eaton, who
before her marriage was Miss Annie Var
mum, died in this city of cerebral apo
plexy. caused by arteral sclerosis, on
February 6, 1906. She was tifty-eight
years old and a native of Dracutt. Mass.
The second Mrs. Eaton now under arrest,
nursed the first wife for six days before
she died. the attending physician being
DIR. r. Fremont Smith. Interment was in
Glenwood Cemetery the day following
death. On May II, 1906. the casket was
exhumed at Admiral Eaton's direction
and taken to the birthplace of the first
Mrs. Eaton for reinterment.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-22
GARRISON and HAY
DISCUSS THE ARMY
War Department Head and House
Military Affairs Chairman Briefly
/ Talk Over Legislation.
DIFFERENCES ARE MINOR

War Department policies were dis
discussed yesterday by Secretary of War
Garrison and Representative James Hay
cf Virginia, who will succeed himself as
chairman of the House Committee on
Military Affairs.
At the conclusion OF the conference
Mr.. Garrison announced that he and
Representative Hay were in entire ac-
cord on all policies regarding the army
and differed only as to details. 1nas-
much as it is the details which have
usually caused the difficulty between the
War Department and Congress, with re-
gard to army legislation, the general be-
lief here is that the situation will not
materially change.
Secretary Garrison says that no army
Legislation is expected before the regular
session of Congress, beginning next De-
cember, but that he expected to see har-
mony and cooperation between the War
Department and Congress.
1t is known to be Secretary Garrison's
purpose to endeavor to do away with the
friction heretofore characterizing the re-
Congress. Differences were especially
pronounced during the last two years.
Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood and his ideas
of progressiveness in military matters
were frequently and sharply attacked by
Representative Hay during that time.
Since Secretary Garrison only a few
days ago issued a statement announcing
his adoption of the chief features of the
Wood policies on military matters. it is
believed that Representative Hay must
have undergone a change of heart If he
and the Secretary now differ only as to
details.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-22
WEBB LAW CASES
GOTO McREYNOLDS
Treasury Official Says Dry Act Cases
Come Under Department of
Justice.

1t is up to the Department of Justice
and the United States district attorneys.
and not the internal revenue officers to
enforce the regulations of the liquor traf-
nc as provided by the Webb bill. accord
ing to a decision made yesterday by m
ternal Revenue Commissioner Cabell AL
ready State officials in Kansas and North
Carolina, dry States. have made seizures
of liquor shipped into those States in vio-
lation Of the law, and the cases have
been taken into the courts as test cases.
Members of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union and other anti-liquor
societies have registered vigorous COM
plants with the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau at what they claim TO be lack of
enforcement of the law in the dry States.
In answer to these complaints. Commits
sioner Cabell has drafted a form letter
in which he says: This bureau is not
charged with the enforcement of the
Webb law. Questions relating 10 the ef-
feet or the enforcement of its provisions
should be addressed 10 the United States
attorney in your district"
Commissioner Cabell stated that he
would abide by this construction until the
test cases shall have been passed upon
by the courts. 1t is thought likely that
a satisfactory decision may not be hal
until the cases are carried into the United
States courts.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-22
RED CROSS PREPARED
FOR ANY TROUBLE
Miss Mabel Boardman So Tells WON.
ans National Press Asso-
ciation.

Miss Mabel Boardman addressed a
meeting of the Woman's National Press
Association at the Raleigh last night.
Mrs William Oscar Roome presiding.
Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood introduced the
speakers.
Speaking OF the work of the Red Cross
Society, Miss Boardman said: The Red
Cross would have been ready at any time
should trouble have come with Mexico
Our base hospital would have been at
Galveston Miss Boaroman spoke OF
the need Of visiting nurses in rural COM
munities, where they are more needed
teaching women to take care of their
own family vas particularly emphasized
by the speaker. who expressed the wish
that the Rcd Cross Society would have
a suitable building in Washington SYM
bolic OF the philanthropic spirit of the
American people.
Miss Boardman spoke of the reOrgani-
zation and incorporation of the Red
Cross Society. and defended her con-
duct against unjustified attacks in the
newspapers The humorous side Of the
work was brought out by Miss Board
man, who said she received almost every
day all sorts of suggestions. PROPOSE
tions. petitions. threats. poems. marri-
age proposals, and things of this sort
The speaker asked the audience to CO.
operate with the Red Cross Society and
make il their own society. Miss Board
man paid particular praise to the work
of Miss Jane Delano. Miss Fanny Glenn
ons, and Miss Marion oliver.
Mrs. owen Kildare spoke on Roy Scout
work and expressed deep qualification
that this work is doing so much to assist
the boys in the slums
The Washington herald., 1913-03-22
TRENTON OFFICIALS
SEE FORMER CHIEF
Gov. Fielder and Other Jerseyites Tell
President About things
Back Home.

President Wilson was made to feel
yesterday that mis- influence In New Jer-
sey has not waned with his relinquish-
ment Of the head Of the States govern
ment and that he still Is looked to as
the big boss by ambitious Jersey
Democrats. AL this came with the visit
OF Gov. Fielder. State Senator ]. Fred
Davis, Democratic leader of the Senate:
State Chairman Grosscup. and other Jer-
seyites to the President at the White
House.
They assured the President that they
were supporting heartily his demand for
a jury. reform bill to be enacted directly
and without any sort OF referendum to
the people of the State. Also they as
sured him OF their confidence that next
week they will be able to muster the
votes necessary for the passage of the
measure in the desired form through
both houses Of the State Legislature.
Mr.. Wilson intervened first in New
Jersey by objecting to the sort of ref
erendum which had been attached to the
jury reform bill since 1t was introduced
which he had approved beforehand. Out
Of Difference to the support mustered for
the former Governors demand. the
House amended the measure so as to
require a referendum, which it was be-
lieved would have no objection. It re-
quired the participation of only 10 per
cent of the voters. Mr.. Wilson then
went step further and suggested"
that the referendum in any form what
ever be eliminated.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-22
NEW TRIAL FOR CADETS.
West Point Men, Dismissed for In
tONicntiOn. Have Another Chance.

Secretary OF War Garrison will reor-
Sanize the court-martial which expelled
four West Point cadets from the service
last August for intoXication. II was
made known at the War Department
yesterday that this order will be issued
within the next twenty-fOur hours.
Those officers on the court-martial who
are in the Philippines will not be recalled
when the court is reconvened.
With the reorganization of the court
martial Ralph ]. Sasse, Ellicott II. Free
land. T. d. Simpkins. and James G..
Christian. the four cadets expelled. will
be given second trial. and the original
sentence will be lighter.
The cadets are charged with having
purchased intoXicants at Fort Montgom-
cry. n. Y. on August 4. 1912. President
Taft commuted the sentences Of three
other cadets for a similar offense, out
permitted the expulsion order of the
court-martial TO stand in their cases.
Since then there has been a widesprcd
agitation for a retrial of these four
cadets.