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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
REUNION SERVICE
WELL ATTENDED

A large number gathered at Imma-
nuels Lhteran church, Sunday
evening, to attend a reunion given
by the mixed choir of that congrega-
ton to those that had been confirmed
in that church since its organization
in 1888. Since then five hundred and
thirty eight have been confirmed of
which two hundred and fifty respon-
ded The church was prettily decor
ated with palms and ported plants.
Rev. r. Pautz delivered a very i'm
pressive sermon in German and Rev.
Fierke of Nekoosa delivered the ser
vice in English. Special music was
rendered by the choir after which
collection was taken. the funds to go
toward a pipe organ for the church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
500 LINE.
Going South.
Circuit Court

The jury I'M the case of diff o.
Branstad VS.. George KiIey, in which
the plaintiff sued for damages for
injury received while in the employ
of the, defendant, returned a verdict
this morning giving the plaintiff
$500 damages. Geo. L. Williams was
attorney for BTanstad and F. w. Cal
linis represented Kiley. Court adj
journed until $3.50 o'clock Friday
morning.
The next case viii be inr the mat
ter of the Cranberry Greek Drainage
District. B. NJ Vaughn is attorney
for the Drainage District. Goggins &
Brazeau and Geo. L. Williams are
attorneys for the demonstrators.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
BETTER GOVERNMENT
WINS IN HARSHFIELD

It's always gratifying to see men
who stand for whats right to win
out in their efforts to improve COM
ditions. A. G. Felker, candidate for
mayor, and his helpers win out in
Tuesdays election. The MaGIshfield
Times has this to say in Wedmes-
days paper.
'"The citizens movement for "a bet
ter AIarshfieId received a handsome
Endorsement at the polls in the mIl-
nicipal election held I'M this city yes
terday. Albert G. Felker, elected may
or on the recall over Robert Common
by sixteen votes last November, was
reelected for the full term of two
years by a 'fsafe" majority of 400
votes, a flattering testimonial to his
honesty and good sense of the right
in city administration.
Second only to the contest for
mayor WAS the interest in the re
suit of the aldermanic fight i'm the
fourth ward, where the friends of
Edward Halle had exerted their ut
most, apparently in a campaign to
elect their man and defeat Alder
man Hamilton Roddls. Mr.. Roddis,
well supported i'm an active campaign
was reelected by a substantial ma
jority. He as chairman of the judi
ciary committee has with the mayor
taken the brrunt OF the fight for an
Investigation and a renovation at
the city hall, and the interest in the
outcome in the Fourth as demon
strated last might at the city hall
was intense
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09

Mr.. Herlihy has had his plant in op-
Grafton about a year and his business
has proved very successful during
that time Mr.. HerIfhy has a warm
spot in his heart for Grand Rapids
and wished to be remembered to our
business men who used him with so
much courtesy when here last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09

The Levin family left for Paynette,
Saturday, where they will make their
future home. Their many friends
wish them success and happiness.
Our Post Office moved into new
quarters last week. The present To-
cation is much better than the for
mer having more room and pleas
anter surroundings.
William Callahan, who is attend
ing high school at Wausau, spent a
few days at his home here. George
returned with him and wild spend a
few days visiting relatives there.
A number of friends gave a fare
well party for Mrs Levin Friday eve
ming in the W. o. W. Hall. The
WoodInan Circle presented her with
a fine lodge pin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
BABCOCK.

4 number Of the young folks at
tended the dance at Baskerville Sat
urday evening.
Miss Dolores Ward spent the
weekend at home.
Miss Marie Stout, who attends the
Grand Rapids High School is at
home, reported quite sick.
Miss Helen Dickson spent the
weekend with her parents at Ru-
dolph
Mrs. H. Akey, of Grand Rapids, was
a guest at the ]. C. Stout home last
Thursday.
Miss Milladore Reina returned to
her home in New Lisbon, after visit
ing at the Bailing home.
Mrs. ]. Levin and Mrs. Friedstein,
of GRAND Rapids, We're guests at the
Levin home ON Wednesday.
Miss Nellie Ward was q shopper in
Grand Rapids ON Saturday.
Miss Celia Slower went to her
home near Pittsville for a few days
last week.
Redmond Joyce was a Necedah call
er last week.
Miss Helen Emerson visited rela-
lives at Nekoosa last week
VIM. Griffith left ON Sunday for
Superior. where he will be employed
this summer
Mrs Clarence Boden and Miss
Mayme Griffith were Grand Rapids
callers last Wednesday.
Miss Jennie McGlinm, who attends
the Wood County Normal, is spend
ing her vacation with her parents.
Mrs. Joseph Hand returned on
Thursday from Reidsburg, where she
had been visiting relatives.
Percy Hand was a GRAND Rapids
caller on Saturday.
Mrs D. Levin entertained a few
friends informally last Sunday even
ing.
Light refreshments were served and
the guests all report a good time
and Mrs. Levin charming hostess.
Mrs. Lacey and son, John, of Mon
tana, formerly of Ba.bcock, are guests
at the l. w. Stout home
Marian Philleo, of Grand Rapids,
spent Sunday at the Geo. Ward home
Mrs. John KaTbuski was a Grand
Rapids caller on Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Stout entertained the
Catholic Society last Thursday.
The Misses Cecil Downing and
Florence Collins entertained a large
number of their friends at a dane
ing party las Wednesday evening.
The girls had decorated the hall very
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
BRAiNARD WORTH
lNGT0N DEAD

A message was received this morn
ing by F. J. Wood from David Wor-
thingtom, Belcit, Wis, stating that
Bernard Worthington died Tuesday
might, April 18th, of brightis disease
after am ILLNESS of several weeks.
His remains will arrive here Thurs
day afternoon ON the Chicago and
Northwestern train, at which time
the l. o. o. F. Lodge members of
this city, OF which order the dleceals-
ed was a member. will take charge
of the remains and conduct the ser
vices at the grave. Burial will take
place at Forrest Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
CAR LOAD Of p.
AMOS ON APRIL 70

Mrs. F. P. Daily expects a carload
of pianos on April 15. The car Will
be made up of ConoVer, Cable, Kings
bury and Wellington makes. Those
who want to buy a piano will do we'll
to call upon her after the new aTri-
Val ON April 10. 3td1tw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
Signed
Circuit Court.

After a recess of two days, circuit
court resumed it's spring session
this morning. The case being tried
today is the case of Oluff o. Bran
stad VS.. George Kiley. The action is
over alleged inquiries said to have
been received by Branstad while in
the employ of Kiley. Geo. L. Viii
lianDs is attorney for Branstad and
F. w. Calkins appearing for Kiley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09

c. A. Fain, of Covingtcn, Tenn. ar
rived in this city Tuesday night to
take a position on the Daily Repor-
ter as Mergenthaler Linotype opera
tor. When he left home he said that
everything Was in bloom, grass green
and spring time we'll advanced. He
was surprised to find cold weather,
snow and winter weather here yet.
This is his first visit i'm Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09

tastefuldy for the occasion and the
Saecker orchestra of Grand Rapids,
furnished the music All who attend
ed report an unusually good time
The stores and postoffice in our
town win close after April 5th on
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday even
ings at $50 and on Sundays at 100
p. N.
Mrs. A. Battling is entertaining her
mother, Mrs. Rima, OF New Lisbon.
R. L. Waser, of Grand Rapids, was
guest at the Audrus home last
week.
Miss ArabeI Gleiss, of Wanson,i us
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Kate Gala
ham.
Misses Agnes and Evelyn Miller re-
turned on Saturday from trip to
Chicago and other points.
Little Bobby Law is ON the sick
list having a touch, of pneumonia.
Tempest and Sunshine was played
here last week to large and appre-
ciative audience.
The Russell Bros. Movies We're here
Saturday night. A good show was
given and that concern never fails
to fill the hall as all know that they
will show the best there is in their
line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Emerson were
Nekoosa visitors Saturday
The Debate given by the Social
Center Club was we'll attended. The
q ID viii meet at the town hall in
tn future as the school was too
small to hold adj who wished to at
tend. The subject of the Debate was:
Resolved that women should be e.
quail suffrage with men" The judg-
es decided for the Negative side.
The scholars having a perfect re-
cord of attendance for the last month
of school are as follows:
Primary Department:
Joe Springberg.
Faye Griffeth.
James Andrus
Amy Wing.
Ray Davis.
Blaine Miller.
Upper Department.:
Herbert Hofer.
Mrs Huntsinger and family, of
Tomahawk, are visiting at the R. A
Kruger home.
Miss Dolores Ward is spending
a few days at her home here.
Mrs P Ward, of Milwaukee, spent
a few days at the L. Ward home
last week.
Mrs. H Van Warmer and Miss Min
ME Kruger were Gramd Rapids shop
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
FOR SALE FARMS AND UNIM-
PROVED LAND.


One farm consists OF 401 acres
with good BUILDINGS, 130 acres of
which is under the plow, about 100
acres in timber, mostly hard maple,
and the balance of land is pasture
and brush land. All of the land is
slightly rolling and there is no waste
land ON amy part of the 401 acres. The
farm can be easily sub-divided into
2 or 3 separate farms. There Isl a
cheese and butter factory within
one mile from the house, and the
house lis three miles from Sherry
station, ON the 500 Rail way.
Another farm near the above con-
sists of 160 acres, 20 acres OF which
lis cleared and the balance is hard
wood timber land
l also have a large amount of land
which is known as "cut over" land
and will be sold in large OF small
tracts to suit the purchaser. These
lands are situated in Wood and
Marathon counties.
Apply III person or write:
JOHN PARRISH,
LOG Third St. South, GRAND Rapids,
WISCONSIN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09

to the heart of June with it's beau
tiful array of flowers for Easter.
The immense stock of cut flowers,
ported plants, ferns and palms. with
the beautiful baskets for the Easter
trade, make of this store a Yeritable
fairy land.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09

J. P. Herlihy, the gentleman that
wished to organize a shoe factory in
Grand Rapids, last year was GRAND
Rapids visitor Tuesday. He succee-
ded in interesting the people of JEFF
ferson, Wis, i'm the proposition and
is now operating a factory i'm that
city. He had a lime of very clean cut
samples with him and took a nice
order from one of our leading stores.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
STATE AND COUNTY.

The following were elected with
out opposition in state and county
yesterday:
Justice of the supreme court -
James c. Kerwin, Neenah, reelected
Circuit Judge, seventh circuit By
ron D. Park, Stevens Point, re-elect-
ed.
Wood county board of edacation-
7. N. Christensen, Lincoln.
Reuben A. Conor, Auburndale.
Ernest Eichsteadt, Nekoosa.
Edward Morris, A1pin.
Joseph T. Seidl, Pittsville.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
FARMLAND

1t is rare treat to be able to
step into a beautiful flower filled
blasts of winter such as we have
had today. Those who have had the
good fortune to call at the Phillips
Flower Store have indeed been for
tunate. The store takes one right in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
CARD OF THANKS

I desire to thank all meighbors and
fri ends who extended sympathy and
help during the ILLNESS, death and flu
neral service of my beloved wife,
Mrs. Dora SchIuman. :.
Yours respectfully
Chals .Shuman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
Time Tables OF
Passenger Service
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RY.
GOING Northwest.

CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RY.
Going Northwest.
No. 433, Lv. Milwaukee. ..7:50 a. m
No. 433, Ar. Grand Rapids SO p. m
No. 433, Ar Fond du Lac. .9:53 a. m.
No 433, Ar Marshfield. j.. .2:35 p. m.
No 400, Ly Milwaukee. $40 p. m
No. 400 Ar Grand Rapids .10:37 p. M
No. 400, Ar. Fond du Lac. 1907 p. m.
No. 400, Ar. Marshfield. .11:3O p. m.
Going Southwest.
No. 4O6, Lv. Mrshfield. g.. AS a. n.
No. 4O6 Lv. Grand Rapids. .535 a. N
No. 4O6, Ar. Fond du Lac. 300 a. N
No. 4O6, Ar Milwaukee. 10: so. a. m.
No. 416 Lv. Marshfield. 1905 p. N.
No. 416 Lv. Grand Rapids. 100 p. N
No. 416 Ar Fond du Lac. SO p. N.
No. 416 Ar. Milwaukee,. sos p. m.
NEKOosA BRANCH
South Bound.
Lv. G. Rapids, 1870 a. NJ, 2:15 P. N
Ar. Nekoosa. 1901 p. M, 2:50 p. r.
North Bound.
Ar. G. Rapids, 12:15 p m, $3.50 p.
Lv. Nekoosa. 1920 p. M, 300 p.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE G ST. p.
Going North.
No 25, pass. (Sun. only .11:23 a. m.
No. 5, pass. D. lex. Sun) g.: 50 m
No. 1, D. lex. Sum- BIB a. m.
Going South.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
COUNTY AND
CITY OFFICIALS
CITY OFFICERS.

Mayor-Joseph A. Cohen.
President of Council. ]. Jeffery.
City CIerk-M G. Gordon.
Treasurer. B. Wheir.
City Attorney-Geo. p. Hambreeht
Chief of Police-James Gibson.
Health Com.-Dr. F. X. Pomain-
Vile.
Chief of Fire Dept W. Sc. DixoI
Chief OF Fire Dept. E. Sc. l.
Philleo.
Street Com, E. S.-John Henry.
Street Com. w. S.-Will Johnson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
CONTRIBUTIONS To
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Liberal Donations Are Made by
Our People to Support River
view Hospital

From Jan. l, to April 1, 1914, th+
following donations We're made t.
Riyerview Hospital:
Money was given by:
Mrs. r. J. Mott.
MIR. George Mcmillan.
Mr.. Earl Pealse.
Mr.. W. E. Wheelan.
Mr.. F. S. Gill
Mr.. J. ACohen
Rev VIM. Reding
Grand Rapids Milling Co.
Consolidated w p. & P. Co.
Nekoosa- Edwards Paper Co.
Mr.. I. P. Witter.
Mr.. Guy o. Babcock.
Mr.. G. w. Mead
Mr. w. F. Kellogg.
Mr.. I. P Witter.
Mr. w. c. Weisel. :.
Mr.. G. FKIuger.
Mr.. A. P Hirzy.
Mr.. EW ELLIS.
Mrs. E. w. Ellis.
Mrs. Caroline Pomainyilie.
Mr.. L. Reichel.
Mr.. T. A. Taylor.
kruger & Warmer.
E. w. Ellis Lumber Co.
F. Ma.cKinnon Mfg. Co.
Grand Rapids Foundry.
Centralia Pulp & Paper Co.
G. r. Plumbing & Heating Co.
Electric &, Water Co.
Goggins & BraZeau.
Mr.. o. Garrison.
MIR. w G. Fisher.
Mr.. George Gibson.
Mr.. F. J.. Wood.
J. r. Raglan.
Mrs. James Wright.
Mr.. T. E Mullen.
DIR. Waters.
DR.. w. c.. Merrill.
DR.. J. J.Looze.
Dr.. F.X.PomainNille
DR.. VIM. Ruclle.
Mr.. E.. B. Bedford.
Mr.. L. E. Nash.
Mr.. A.C. Otto ate,f.
Mr.. l.. NJ. Nash IL
Mr.. R J. Mott,
Margaret Mobiles.
Marie Hayes.
Violet Bogoger
Other donations were:
Mr.. A. L. Fontaine- Subscription
to Daily Reporter from Aug. 1913 t.
Jam. 1, 1915. -.
Mrs. Hazerstrom and Society; pic
ture.
DIR. Waters, Text book for murse
Oh Anatomy.
DIR. Pomainville, Text book for muir
SEES, on BacteTiology.
DR.. Wagner, Text book for nurses
ON Obstetrics.
Mrs. Sam Church, 6 quarts of pic
kles, / pit. fruit, 1 qt. caltsup.
Mrs. D. Waters, / pit. pickles, pit
sauce, old linen, 2 IL OTIS. grape juic
Mrs. Ed. -Bodette, l ct. peaches,
glass jelly.
Paul the Florist, parsley plants.
Mrs. ]. w. Waterick, 6 glasses o
Jelly.
Mrs. Mott, 5 doz. doughnuts. mea
loaf, salad, soup, 2 cans corn
Mrs. J. NoTminton, cake.
Mrs. Kronsor, call bell, soupspoon
Mr.. Geore Hill, egg beaten, clothes
stomper,, 2 doZ. oranges.
Rev. MR. Fgieder, lamb roast.
Congregational Society, cinnamon
rolls, cake, biscuits and cookies.
Thirty-foug patients We're received
turing this time.
ELIZABETH WRIGHT, Sec.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
Notice

The Watkins Remedies and Flavor
ing Extracts cam now be secured at I
102 Saratoga ST, opposite Beasa's
Green House. Maia orders promptly
filled. Fred Hanson, salesman. 3d1w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Natwick have
returned from Chicago, Madison and
Fort Atkinson where they have been
visiting for week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
NOTICE

On and after Saturday, May End
the four banks of Grand Rapids will
close their banking rooms at II
o'clock moon ON each and every Sat
lIrday throughout the summer inclll-
sfVe of the Last Saturday in Septem--
Der
Signed:
Bank of Grand Rapids,
Citizens National Bank,
First National Bank.
Wood County National Bank.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
Attention Treasurers!

If you have been honored with the office Treasurer
of any town. school district, society any organization
shall be pleased have you open at his
bank such treasurer.
1t does matter whether the amount of funds is large
small BY depositng all you receive and making all
payments by check your records will be more complete
and the furnish good receipts for all
money you pay
Wood County National Bank
Grand Rapids. Wis.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS s20o.0oo.0o
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.

President-George w. Mead.
Vice President-Mrs. |. P. Witter
cretary-Mrs. James Wright.
Treasurer-Mrs. Rogers Mott.
No. 3. ar Grand Rapids,
daily, except Sunday. 1905 p. IN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09

County Surveyor-Grant Babcock.
CoToner-Charles Cumberland.
Register in Probate-M. L. Andrews
Highway Commits sion era. Amund
son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09

pers Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Kruger, OF Nekosa, visit
I'D the r. A. Kruger home last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09
COUNTY OFFICERS.

County Clerk-F. H. Eberhardt.
Clerk of the COurt-A. B. Bever.
County Treasurer-Nate Anderson.
Register Of Deeds-E. E. Ames.
Sheriff-A. J. CoWell.
Under Sheriff-C. w. Bluett.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-09

County .Judge-W. J. Conway.
District Attorney-Chas. E. Briere.
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Mrs. ]. 4.

Mrs J. \.
Gentlemen Berg, Mr. Steward,
Sterling, Mr. E. B., Wetmore, Ma. Clay
ton ROBERT NASH,P. NJ.
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No. ?, pass, daily...9.41 p. N.
No, 8. pass. D Tex. SUM- y "a p. m
GREEN BAY & WESTERN RY.
Evening star., 1914-09-27


off shotgun is weapon used in some parts of
America. Apart from the name upon the
barrel, the idea had occurred to me. There is
some evidence, then, that this man who entered
the house and killed its master was an Ameri
can."
Mcdonald shook his head. @Man, you are
surely travelling overfast" said he. II have
heard no evidence yet that any stranger was
ever in the house at ALL"
3The open window, the blood on the sill, the
queer card the marks of boots in the corner,
the gun"
aNothing there that could not have been
arranged Mr.. Douglas was an American, or
had lived long in America. So had Mr..
Barker. You don't need to import an Ameri-
can from outside in order to account for
American doings."
3Ames, the butler"
@What about him? Is he reliable?"
3Ten years with Sir Charles Chandos-
solid as rock He has been with Douglas
ever since he took the Manor House five years
ago. He has never seen gun of this sort in
the house."
@The gun was made to conceal That's
why the barrels were sawed. It would fit into
any box. How could he swear there was no
such gun in the house?"
3Wel1, anyhow, he had never seen one"
Macdonald shook his obstinate Scotch
head. am not convinced yet that there was
ever anyone in the house." said he. @I'm
asking you to conseedar" (his accent became
more Aberdonian as he lost himself in his argu-
ment)-@I'm asking you to conseedar what it
involves if you suppose that this gun was ever
brought into the house, and that all these
strange things were done by person from
outside. Oh, Man, it's just inconceivable!
It's clean against commonsense! put it to
you, Mr.. Holmes, judging it by what we have
heard"
@Wel1, state your case, Mr.. Mac" said
Holmes in his most judicial style.
THE man is not a burglar, supposing that
he ever existed. The ring business and
the card point to premeditated murder for
some private reason. Very good. Here is
man who slips into house with the deliberate
intention of committing murder. He knows,
if he knows anything, that he will have deef-
Guilty in making his escape, as the house is sur
rounded with water. What weapon would he
choose? You would say the most silent in the
world. Then he could hope when the deed
was done to slip quickly from the window, to
wade the moat, and to get away at his leisure
That's understandable. But is it understand
able that he should 60 out of his way to bring
with him the most noisv weapon he could Sc
Evening star., 1914-09-27

Exactly Why should he? Is the water
always turbid?"
Generally about this color. The stream
brings down the clay
GLOW deep is it?"
aAbout two feet at each side and three in
the middle"
$50 we can put aside all idea of the man
having been drowned in crossing"
3No, a child could not be drowned in it"
We walked across the drawbridge, and were
admitted by quaint, gnarled, dried-up per-
son, who was the butler, Ames. The poor old
fellow was white and quivering from the shock.
The village Sergeant, a tall, formal, melan-
choly man, still held his vigil in the room of
Fate. The doctor had departed.
Anything fresh, Sergeant Wilson," asked
White Mason.
9No, Sir"
1Then you can go home. You've had
enough. We can send for you if we want you.
The butler had better wait outside Tell him
to warn Mr.. Cecil Barker, Mrs. Douglas, and
the housekeeper that we may want word
with them presently. Now, Gentlemen, per-
haps you will allow me to give you the views
l have formed first, and then you will be able
to arrive at your own"
He impressed me, this country specialist.
He had solid grip of fact and cool,
clear, commonsense brain, which should take
him some way in his profession. Holmes
listened to him intently, with no sign of that
impatience which the official exponent too
often produced.
rs it suicide, or is it murder? That's Our
first question, Gentlemen, is it not? If it
were suicide, then we have to believe that
this man began by taking off his wedding ring
and concealing it; that he then came down
here in his dressing gown, trampled mud into
a corner behind the curtain in order to give
the idea someone had waited for him, opened
the window, put blood on the"
3We can surely dismiss that" said Mac
Donald.
$50 think. Suicide is out of the question
Then murder has been done. What we have
to determine is, whether it was done by some
one outside or inside the house."
3Well, let's hear the argument"
@There are considerable difficulties both
ways, and yet one or the other it must be. We
inside the house did the crime. They got this
man down here at a time when everything
was still and yet no one was asleep. They
then did the deed with the queerest and noisi-
est weapon in the world SO as to tell everyone
what had happened,-a weapon that was
never seen in the house before That does not