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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-09

touching the register, he wrenched the
telephone from the grasp of the dead
man, replacing it in it's normal posi-
ton. Only for a second did he pause
to look at his victim as he destroyed
the evidence of his work
Minutes were precious. First Dodge's
pockets, then his desk engaged his at
tention. There was left the safe.
AS he approached the strong box,
the master criminal took two Walls
from his pocket. Removing a bust of
Webster that stood on the safe, he
poured the contents of the walls in two
mixed masses of powder, forming a
heap on the safe, into which he insert
ed two magnesium wires.
He lighted them, sprang back hid
ing his eyes from the light, and a
binding gush of flame, lasting per-
haps ten seconds, poured out from the
top of the safe.
1t was not an explosion, but just a
dazzling, intense fame that sizzled and
cracked. It seemed impossible, but
the glowing mass was literally sink
ing, sinking down into the cold steel.
At last it burned through-as if the
safe had been of finder!
Without waiting a moment longer
than necessary, the masked criminal
advanced again and actually put his
hands down through the top of the
safe, pulling out a bunch of papers,
Quickly he thrust them all, with just
a glance, into his pocket.
Still working quickly, he took the
bust Of the great orator, which he had
removed, and placed it under the light.
Next, from his pocket he drew two
curious stencils, as it were, which he
had apparently carefully prepared.
| With his hands, still carefully gloved,
he rubbed the stencils on his hair, as
| if to cover them with film of natural
oils. Then he deliberately pressed
| them over the statue in several
places. 1t was a peculiar action, and
he seemed to fairly gloat over it when
| it was done and the bust returned to
| it's place, covering the hole.
| AS noiselessly as he had come, he
made his exit after one last malignant
look at Dodge. 1t was now but the
work of moment to remove the wires
he had placed and climb out of the
window, taking them and destroying
the evidence down in the cellar.
A low whistle from the masked
crook, now again in the shadow,
brought his pal stealthily to his side.
'Tt's all right" he whispered hoarse-
ly to the man. Now you attend to
Limpy Red"
The villainous looking pal nodded
and, without another word, the two
made their getaway, safely, in opposite
directions.
When Limpy Red, still trembling,
left the office Of Dodge earlier in the
evening, he had repaired as fast as his
shambling feef would take him to his
favorite dive up on Park Row.
Had the Bowery "sinkers" not got
into his eyes he might have noticed
among the late jewellers a man who
spoke to no one, but took his place
! near by at the bar.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-09

objectionable sin in gangland: For
Gods sake. governor" he implored,
don't let on how you found Quit"
And yet Limpy Red had scarcely left
with his promise not to tell, when
Dodge, happening to turn over some
papers. came upon an envelope left
on his own desk, bearing that mysteri'
Gus clutching hand!
He tore it open, and read in amaze
ment:
Destroy Limpy Reds instructions
within the next hour"
Dodge gazed about in wonder This
was getting on his nerves. He de-
termined to go home and rest.
Outside the house, as he left his car
pasted over the monogram on the door
he had found another note, with the
same weird mark and the single word
Remember"
In spite of the pleadings of young
Bennett, Dodge refused to take warn
ing. In the safe in his beautifully
fitted library he deposited Limpys doc
ument in an envelope containing al
the correspondence thai had led up tc
the final step in the discovery.
1t was late in the evening when
returned to our apartment and, moi
finding Kennedy there, knew that
would discover him at the laboratory
Craig" l cried as l burst in or
him. 1--WE got case for you-greate,
than any ever before"
Kennedy looked up calmly from the
ruck of scientific instruments that sur
rounded him-test tubes, beakers
carefully labeled bottles
"Indeed?' he remarked, coolly go
ing back to his work.
Yes" | cried. 1T is a scientific
criminal who seems to leave no clues.
Kennedy looked up gravely. Every
criminal leaves trace" he said quiet
ly. 'If it hasn't been found, then II
must be because no one has eveI
looked for it in the right way"
Still gazing at me keenly, he added
Eyes, | already knew there was such
man at large. ] have been called in
on that Fletcher case-he was a trus
tee of the university, you know"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-04-09
The CLUTCHING
HAND WINS
AGAIN.
NEW YORK MYSTERIOUS MAS.
TER CRIMINAL PERFECTS
ANOTHER COUP.
City Police Completely BaffIed

Here's this murder of Fletcher, the
retired banker and trustee of the uni
versity," he explained mot a clue
except a warning letter signed with
this mysterious clutching fist. Last
week it was the robbery of the Hax-
worth jewels and the killing of old
Haxworth. Again that curious sign of
the hand. Then there was the bastard
ly attempt on Sherburne, the steel
magnate. Not trace of the assail-
ant except this same clutching fist So
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02
The GOVERNORS CONTRACT

The Live Wire narrateS as follows:
"Once upon time good man, who
was also a rich man, when elected
by his people to be governor, in an
effort to make himself solid with the
rising generation, told three young
couples of his acquaintance, who had
recently wed, that he would recog-
niZe the first of their offspring
in each case with present of thou
sand dollars. He directed that they
simply draw on him with a statement
of the fact properly authenticated, at
tached to the draft. Now" he said,
remember the thousand reward, first
come first served, run along and get
busy" After many months after the
matter had entirely passed from his
mind, he was presented with a sight
draft fro ma bank at Twin Falls, with
the protcr document attached FOR
two thousand dollars. Couple one had
twins. He WINGED some, swallowed
and whispered something softly to
himself but paid the draft and then
boosted little about the success of
his reward system which on this one
case at least had doubled the output
But alack and alas!. A few weeks lat
CT ne WdS StdIIleu ny Tue pItSeHIe-
ton of draft for three thousand dol
lars. On examination the fact was dis
closed that as a result of this reward
system together with residence in
Three Creek couple number two had
just produced triplets. In real alarm
he hunted up the address of couple
number three and wired them as fol-
lows: 81 aim to be honest and carry
out all my agreements but in reference
to our contract made at the time of
your marriage I want to give you fair
warming, understand, if you go to
Thousand springs valley, that contract
don't go. '-Gooding Leader.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

The Woman's Guild of the Episcopal
church, will meet Thursday afternoon
At the home OF Mrs. j. A. Walker, at
$50 Fourth avenue East. AS business
OF Importance is to come up, full
attendance of members is requested
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Arthur j. Peavey. of the Twin Falls
Title and Abstract company, and G. j.
Hahn, cashier of the Twin Falls Bank
and Trust company, were in Bull
Saturday attending a meeting of the
directors of the Bull Bank and Trust
company.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Ben F. Sailor is in the city from
North Platte. Nebraska, and is visit
ing at the home of his old friend, At
torney J. H. Wise This is Mr.. Sailors
first visit to the Twin Falls tract and
he is well pleased with the city and
tract in general
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. e. ]. Ostrander left
Saturday morning for points in south
ern California, where they will spend
several weeks. Before returning they
VII visit both of the expositions in
the Golden state
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Thomas Starrh, senior, father of T.
M. Starrh, of the City Pharmacy, left
Saturday morning for Rigby, Idaho,
to be gone for some time visiting with
relatives and friends.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Mrs. W. P. Guthrie returned Monday
from Boise, where she had been with
Mr.. Guthrie. Mr.. Guthrie is detained
in Boise for a few days on important
legal business.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Spackman Of
Twin Falls, spent last Sunday in this
city as the guest of their old friends
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. DeMary They
made a trip to the Minidoka dam and
over portion of the project.-Rupert
Record.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

II. o. and Frank Brown returned
the last of the week from Boise, where
they had been after several cars of
sheep, which they will feed on their
ranch near Filler.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

G. M. Hall, general manager of the
Salmon River Land and Water COM
pany, passed through the city Monday
from Boise, where he had been on bust
ness for his company.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Mrs Florence Fisher, manager of
the Waverly Hotel, left Saturday
morning for Salt Lake City, where she
expects to nut her son Roy in school,
She expects to be gone for couple of
weeks
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

ID. e. Sullivan, agent for the Oregon
Short Line at this point, left Monday
morning for Birmingham, Alabama,
where he will appear as a witness in
the United States district court.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Miss Margaret Conway is in the
Physicians and Surgeons hospital,
where she was operated on last week.
At the present time Miss Conway is
cOnvalescing rapidly.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Dr. j. F. Shepherd, pastor of the
First Presbyterian chcrch is in Good
ing today attending a church meeting
On Wednesday he will speak at the
College of Idaho, at Caldwell. and will
be in Boise for a short time before re-
turning home Thursday.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

There will be a candy pull at the
Union Mission hall at $50 South Main
street, Twin Falls, Ida, Wednesday
evening at 500 p. m. All children not
affiliated with other churches are cor
daily invited. A special invitation is
extended to poor children.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

H. 0. Anderson, who has been con-
fined to one of the local hospitals for
several weeks, recovering from a seri-
GUS operation is able to be on the
streets again.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

j. G. Vandervert, of Twin falls,
was in the city for several days of last
week. MIR. Vandervert will go to-
Boise in a few days to look after bust
ness affairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

A. w. Hartwell, who is engaged in
the sheep business in the western part
of the county was a business visitor
in Twin Falls for day or two of
last week
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Sims returned to
their home in HOLSTER Monday from
Boise, where Mr.. Sims had been on
business for the salmon River Settlers
association.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Morrison Aitken, who is connected
with the North Side Land and Water
company, was in the city Tuesday
looking after business affairs for his
company.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

G. M. Wiley, who is engaged in bus
mess in Hollister, was in the city
Tuesday looking after business inter-
ests.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

q Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Perrine returned
10 their hoLla-.en the North Side Tues
uHv after spending Sunday in the city
with relatives.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

James Steele, the Three Creek stock
man, left Monday morning for Kansas
City, Mo, where he will look after
business affairs for week or ten days.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

M. V. Chaplin, who at one time was
engaged in business in this city, but
who is now living in Salt Lake City,
was in town for several days of last
week looking after his business in
terests
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Judge E. A. Walters returned Satur-
day from Shoshone where he had APP
peared in an important criminal case
for the firm of Walters and Longley.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

w. 3. Amsbary returned Friday from
Des Moines, Iowa, where he had been
for the past two weeks looking after
business affairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

w. A. Kidwell and family departed
Tuesday evening for Gardner, Florida,
where they will make their future
home.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

}. w. Jackson, one of the directors
of the Twin Falls Canal company, is
in the city from his home in the Castle
ford country.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Mrs. ]. B. Howard, daughter of Aus
tin Griffith, accompanied by her chill
dren, arrived from Twin Falls yester-
day. She will visit with her father
for some time-Hailey News-Mmer.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

DR.. d. P. Albee is in town from his
home on Rock creek, attending "a
meeting of the county board, of which
he is a member.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

| Mr. Moore is attending the meeting
of the county commissioners, of which
| he is a member, of the first district
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Doctor Alexander spent Monday in
Salt Lage City, where he had been
called to look after business affairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Mrs. Henry Olson left Friday morn
ing for Los Angeles, California, where
she will spend the balance of the win
ter
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Engineer f. c. Horn arrived in the
city Tuesday and will be here for
several days looking after business
matters.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Moore left the
last of the week for southern Califor.
MIA, where they will spend severa
week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

/ Mrs, w. e. Aaron returned Saturday
from Oakley, where she had been visit
| ing relatives for week or ten days
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Attorney Jesse r. S. Bulge arrived
in the city Tuesday and will be in
town for several days looking after
legal business.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Rev G. L. Bent, pastor of the First
Methodist church, returned Friday
from Boise, where he had been to
conduct the funeral of an old friend.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Judge w. A. Babcock returned Sat
urday from Shoshone, where he had
been for several days on business.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Deputy Sheriff p o. HERMAN spent
several days of last week on the Sal
mon tract on business for the sheriff's
office.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Robert Ward of Rupert, transacted
business in Twin Falls for day the
middle of the week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

II. f. Deardorff, of BZurley, was a
business visitor in Twin Falls for a
day the first of the week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

T. M Atkin, of the Three Greet
country, spent several days of last
week in Twin Falls.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Juvenile Officer Ormsby returned
tuesday from Pocatello, where he had
been on business for the Juvenile court.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

DRESS MAKING-535 4th Ave. E.
May s II
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Stuart II. Taylor returned Saturday
from Boise, where he had been for
seHral days looking after business in
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

S. F. Vandament, who is engaged in
the mercantile business in Filler, trans
acted business in Twin Falls Monday
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

s. p. Atherton left Saturday morning
for California, where he will spend sew
eral weeks.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Attorney A. w. Ostrsm, of Bull,
transacted business in the county seat
for a day the last of the week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Deputy Sheriff w. G. Thompson was
on the west end of the tract Friday on
official business
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Attorney W. E. Golden was in Boise
for a day or two of last week looking
after legal business.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Green ground bone for poultry, at
Modern Packing company. Dec. s tt.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

j. E. Bower, of Artesian City. trans
acted business in the city for several
days of last week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

r. J. Walters of the Three Creek
country, is in the city looking after
business affairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

E. A. Miner, who is engaged in the
lumber business in Bull, transacted
business in the county seat Monday
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

w. ~ Rose, of Hansen, was a bust
ness visitor in the county capital Mon
day.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Attorney P. W. Monahan is in town
attending the February ter of the dis
trict court
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

j. w. Tanner, editor of the Filler
Journal, was a business visitor in the
city Monday
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

K. w. eager transacted business
in the city Monday from Hansen.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

j. 0. Gates returned Monday from
Salt Lake City, Utah, where he had
been for several days on business.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

A. Bates, of the Rogerson neighbor-
hood, transacted business in the city
Monday.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Moore are in the
city from the Filler neighborhood
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

T. G. Wilson is in the city from
daughter Mrs w. o. Brown, of Sho-
ShOne
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

j. n. Helsley, of the Three Creek
country, is in town looking after bust
ness affairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

H. w. Cargill, of the Nibley-Channel
Lumber company, spent last Sunday
in Twin Falls.-Rupert Record.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

E. l.. SHELTON, of Hazelton, was Wis
| itor in Twin Falls Saturday of last
week
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

r. e. Shepherd transacted business
in Twin Falls Tuesday from Jerome.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

George Bowley transacted bushes
in the county seat Monday from Filler
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02
Local and Personal

D. r. Horrie is in the city from
Boise looking after business affairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

NJ. j. Morgan is in Twin Falls today
from Eden transacting business,
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Thomas Warner spent Saturday in
Bull looking after business affairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

n. j. Jenkins was a business visitor
in Bull Monday of this week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

G. c. Davis was in the city Monday
from Filler, looking after business af-
fairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

R. L. Negus, of Jerome, spent sew
eral days in Twin Falls last week look
ing after business affairs
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

G. w. Davidson. of Rupert. was a
business visitor in Twin Falls for a
| day the last of the week
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

w. A. Parrett, of HOLSTER, trans
acted business in Twni Falls for u
day the last of the week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

M. L. Richardson, of Jerome, spent
Sunday in Twin Falls visiting with
| friends.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

G. G. Wilburn and c. J. Griffith
were in the city the middle of the
week from Oakley.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02

Editor Squires, of the Bull Herald,
transacted business in the city Tues
day of this week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-02
Skeels-Wiley Drug Co.
We Take Care

M. j. Morgan is in Twin Falls today
from Eden transacting business,
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f. j. Jenkins was business visitor
in Bull Monday of this week.
G. c. Davis was in the city Monday
from Filler, looking after business af-
fairs.
M. L. Richardson, of Jerome, spent
Sunday in Twin Falls visiting with
friends.
Editor Squires, of the Bull Herald,
transacted business in the city Tues
day of this week.
c. G. Wilburn and c. J. Griffith
were in the city the middle of the
week from Oakley.
w. A. Parrett, of HOLSTER, trans
acted business in Twni Falls for a
day the last of the week
G. w. Davidson. of Rupert. was a
business visitor in Twin Falls for a
day the last of the week
r. l.. Negus, of Jerome, spent sew
eral days in Twin Falls last week look
ing after business affairs
H. w. Cargill, of the Nibley-Channel
Lumber company, spent last Sunday
/ in Twin Falls.-Rupert Record.
J. O.. Gates returned Monday from
| Salt Lake City, Utah, where he had
| been for several days on business.
| E. A. Miner, who is engaged in the
lumber business in Bull, transacted
| business in the county seat Monday.
S. r. Vandament, who is engaged in
the mercantile business in Filler, trans
acted business in Twin Falls Monday.
| Mrs. ]. b. Howard, daughter of Aus
| tin Griffith, accompanied by her chill
dren, arrived from Twin Falls yester-
day. She will visit with her father
! for some time.-Hailey News-Miner.