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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-24

Mrs. ]. d. Donald and Miss kath-
Perine Donald went Friday to Meridian
to hear the Damrosch Symphony Or
chestra concert. Miss Donald will
also take part in the music contest at
the Mississippi-Alabama Field meet
today.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-04-24

MIR. Oppenheim has few
equals among modern novel
ists. He 10 prolific. he 10 ur-
firing In the invention Of
mysterious plots. he 10 o
clever weaver of the piauss-
BILE with the sensational. and
he has the necessary gift OF
facile narrative.
Boston TRANSCRIPTS
The Washington times., 1915-05-28

Men
holiday
merchandise
Washington
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discussing the affair The men had
trooped toward the conservatory. but
the professor met them on the portals.
Il suggest he said courteously. that
we leave the conservatory exactly as 1t
Is until the arrival of Mr.. Sanford
Quest, 1t will doubtless aid him in. his
investigations If nothing isdisturbed. d.
All the remaining doors are locked, so
that no one can escape If by any chance
they should be in hiding!"
They all agreed without dissent. and
there was a general movement toward
the buffet to pass the time until the
coming Of Mr.. Stanford Quest. The pro-
lessor met the great Criminologist and
his assistant in the hall room upon their
arrival. lie took the former at once
by the arm.
Mr.. Quest" he began. lin a sense 1
must apologize for my peremptory mes
sage, l am well aware that an ordinary
Jewel robbery does not interest you
but in this case the circumstances are
extraordinary. | ventured. therefore, to
summon your aid"
Sanford Quest nodded shortly.
AS rule" he said, II do not care to
slate. There's your skeleton still both
erlng me, professor. However, where's
the lady who was robbed"
Will take you to her." tho professor
Mrs. Rheinholdt's story, by frequent
repetition, had become a little more CO.
herent, trifle more circumstantial, the
perfection of simplicity and utterly in
: comprehensive. Quest listened TO it
without remark and finally made his
way to the conservatory. He requested
! Mrs Rheinholdt to walk with him
through the door by which she had en-
tered and stop at the precise spot where
| the assault had been made upon her.
| There were one or two plants knocked
| down from the tiers on the right hand
| side and some disturbance in the mold
| where some large palms were growing.
| quest and Lenora together made a
| close investigation of the spot After
ward, Quest walked several times to
each of the doors leading into the gar
| dens.
There are four entrances altogether
glanced around the place. Two lead
! into the gardens-one is locked and the
| other isnt-one connects with the back
| of the house-the one through which
you came, Mrs. Rheinholdt. and the 9TH
er leads into your reception room, into
| which you passed after the assault. ]
| shalF now be glad If you will permit me
to eN mine the gardens outside for a
| you please"
For almost a quarter of an hour Quest
and Lenora disappeared. They all look
ed eagerly at the criminologist on his
| return.
1T seems to me-" he remarked. that
from the back part of the house the
quickest way to reach Mayton avenue
would be through this conservatory and
out of that door. This is a path lead,
ing from just outside straight to gate
in the wall. Does anyone that you know
| of use this means of exit"
Mrs. Rheinholdt shook her head
The servants might occasionally" she
remarked doubtfully. but not on nights
| when ] am receiving"
The butler stepped forward. He was
| looking little grave.
Il ought, PERHAPS, to inform you
madam, and Mr. Quest" he said. that
did, only a short time ago, suggest
! to the professors servant-the man who
brought your macintosh, air." he add
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behind him. 1t is impossible to say,
therefore. by which exit he left the
house. but personally I am convinced
that. knowing Of the reception here to-
night. he would not think of using the
conservatory"
Quest nodded absently.
My assistant and J." he announced,
would be glad TO make a further ex-
animation of the conservatory, If you
will kindly leave us alone"
They obeyed without demur. Quest
took a seat and smoked calmly, with
his eyes fixed upon the roof Lenora
went back to her examination of the
overturned plants. the mold, and the
whole ground within the immediate en-
vfrons of the assault. She abandoned
the search at last, however and came
back to Quests side He threw away
his cigar and rose.
Nothing there?" he asked laconically.
'Not a thing Lenora admitted.
Quest led the way toward the door.
"Ienora.' he decided, I'VE are up
hand at work somewhere"
Along the rain-swept causeway or
Mayton avenue, keeping close to the
shelter of the house, his macintosh
,, turned up to his ears, his hands buried
In his pockets. man walked swiftly
along. At every block he hesitated and
looked around him. Suddenly he paused
He was passing a great building, bril-
! Edntly lit. For moment he thought
that 1t was some place of entertainment
The thought OF entering seemed to oc-
cur to him. Then he felt firm touch
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COPYRIGHT 1915 oy or. E. WOOD

upon his arm, a man in uniform spoke
to him.
step inside, brother" he invited
carsestly. almost eagerly. notwithstand-
ing his monotonous nasal twang step
inside and find peace Step inside and
the Lord will help YOU Throw your
burden away Oh the threshold
The mans first impulse at being ad-
dressed had seemed to be one of terror.
Then he recognized the uniform and
hesitated. The man took him by the
arm and led him in. There were the
best part Of hundred people taking
their places after the singing of the
hymn. girl was standing up before
them Oh "a platform. She was com
mencing to speak, but suddenly proke
off. She held out her arms toward
where the professors confidential serv-
ant stood hesitating.
Come and tell us your SINS" she
called out. Come and have them for
given. Come and start a new life in a
new world. There rs no one here who
thinks of the past. Come and seek for
giveness."
For a moment this waif from the rain
swamped world hcsitated. The light OF
an infinite desire flashed in his eyes
Then he dropped his head. These things
might be for others. For him there was
no hope. He shook his head to the girl,
but sank into the nearest seat and on
to his knees.
Some day he will come! Brothers and
sisters, we will pray for him."
The rain dashed against the windows
The only other sound from outside was
the changing of the street cars. The
girls voice, frenzied, exhorting almost
hysterical. pealed out to the roof. At
every pause the little gathering Of mon
and women goraned in sympathy. The
mans frame was shaken with sobs.
(To Be Continued Next Sundayl
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clusively by O'Donnell'S Drug
Store, oO4 F Street.-Advt.
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apologized as she switched on the cleo
trio lights.
1T is a queer little place to bring
you to-" she said. but my husband
used to spend many hours here. and
he would never allow anything to be
moved. Ycu see. the specimens are in
these cases."
The professor nodded. His general
attitude toward the forthcoming exhi-
oitlon was merely one of politeness AS
the iirst case opened. however, his man
ing the slightest further notice OF his
hostess, he adjusted pair of horn
rlmmed spectacles and commenced to
humble eagerly to himself. Mrs.
Rheinholdt, who did not understand a
word, strolled around the apartment,
yaWned and finally Interrupted little
stream of eulogies, not a word OF which
she understood, concerning green
beetle with yellow spots.
am so glad you are interested, pro-
lessor" she said. IF you don't mind,
| will rejoin my guests. You will tnd
a shorter way back il you keep along
the passage straight ahead and come
through the conservatory"
Certainly! With pleasure!" the pro-
fessor agreed, without glancing up.
Mrs. Rheinhold't reception. notwith-
standing the temporary absence of its
presiding spirit, was without doubt an
tant rooms the younger people were
dancing. Philip Rheinholdt with a
pretty young debutante upon his arm.
came out from the dancing room and
looked around among the little knots
| of people.
Il wonder where mother Tsp" he re-
marked. She told ME
The young man broke off in the mid
others in the room. felt a sudden thrill
almost of horror at the sound which
rang without warning upon their ears
Woman's cry, cry or rear ana nor
ror. Mrs. Rheinholdt. her hands clasp,
Ing her neck. her splendid composure
thing of the past, a panic c-str1cken
terrified woman, stumbled into the
room. She seemed on the point OF col
lapse. Somehow or other, they got her
my Jewels" she cried. My
diamonds"
What do you mean. mother?' Philip
Rheinholdt asked quickly. Have you
lost them?"
"Stolen!' Mrs. Rheinholdt shrieked
"Stolen there in the conservatory.
They gazed at her open-mouthed. In
credulous. Then a still, quiet voice from
the outside of the little circle inter
vened
Instruct your servants. Mr.. Rhein,
holdt, to lock and bar all the doors OF
| the house." the professor suggested
No one must leave it until we have
| heard your mothers story
II had just taken the professor into
| the little room my husband used tc
! call the museum" Mrs Rheinholdt ex'
| planned. her voice still shaking with agi'
tation. II left him there to examine
| some specimens of beetles. / thought
| that I would come back through the
conservatory. which is the quickest way
| was about half way across it wher
suddenly l heard the switch go behinC
me and all the electric lights were
! turned out. ! couldn't imagine what
| had happened While l hestated
saw"
She broke down again. There was nC
' doubt about the genuineness Of her ter
ror.
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ed, turning to the professor-"that he
could, II he chose, make use of this
means of leaving the house. Mr.. Craig
Is a personal friend Of mine. and a
member of 4 very select little club VIC
have for social purposes
"Did he follow your sIiggcstionP'
Sanford Quest asked.
"Of that ] am not aware. sir" the
butler replied. Il left Mr craig with
some refreshment. expecting that he
would remain until my return. but a
few minutes later | discovered that he
had left. | wiz inquire in the kitchen
IL anything is known as to his move
ments."
He hurried off. Quest turned to the
Has he been with you long. this
man Craig. professor he asked
The professors smile was illuminat-
ing, his manner simple, but convincing.
"Craig,' he asserted, lis the best
servant, the most honest mortal who
ever breathed.'
"You think IT would be out Of the
sociate him with the crime?"
The professors confidence was sub
lime.
II could more readily associate you.
myself or young Mr.. Rhe'nholdt here
with the affair." he declared.
His words carried weight. The little
breath Of suspicion against the profess
sor's servant faded away. In a moment
or two the butler returned.
1T appears, madam" he announced
that Mr.. Craig left when there was
only one person in the kitchen. He
said goodnight and closed the door
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CHAPTER VII,

The windows of Mrs. Rheinholdt's
town house were ablaze with light. A
crimson drugget stretched down the
steps to the curbstone A long row of
automobiles stood waiting. Through the
wide-flung doors was visible a pleasant
impression of flowers and light and lux
ury. In the nearer of the two large
reception rooms Mrs. Reinholdt herself
a woman dark, handsome and in the
prime of life. was standing receiving
her guests. By her side was her son.
whose twenty-frst birthday was being
celebrated.
j wonder whether that professor of
yours will Gomez" she remarked. as the
stream of incoming guests slackened
for a moment.
He hates receptions" the boy re-
piled. but he promised he'd come. l
never thought, when he used to drill
science into US at the lectures, that
he was going to be such a tremendous
big pot"
Mrs. Rheinholdt's plump fingers toyed
for a moment complacently with the
diamonds which hung from her neck.
You can meyer tell, in a world like
this" she murhlured.
Here he is, mother'' the young man
thought he'd keep his word
Mrs. Rheirholdt assumed her most en-
couraging arG condescending smile as
she held out both hands of the pro-
lessor.
1T is perfectly sweeh of you profess
sor" Mrs. hhenholdt declared.
Mrs Rheinholdt breathed sigh of re-
| lief as she greeted her new arrivals.
Tho professor made himself universal
| " agreeable in mild way, and his
| presence created even more than the
SENSATION which Mrs. Rheinholdt rad
| hoped for. In her desire to show lim
ample honor she seldom left his side
Il am going to take you into my hus-
| bands study she suggested later on
on in the evening. He has some speci-
Beetles. the professor declared, with
two months of my time while abroad.
BY all means, Mrs. Rheinholdt!"
We shall have to so quite to the
back of the house." she explained, as
she led him along the darkened passage.
The professor smiled acquiescently
| His eyes rested for a moment upon her
| necklace.
You must really permit me, Mrs.
Rheinholdt" he exclaimed, "to admire
| your wonderful stones! ] am Judge of
| diamonds and those three or four in
| the center are. l should Judge, unique"
| She held them out TO him. The pro-
| fessor laid the end of the necklace
| gently in the palm of his hand and ex-
amned them through a horn~rimmcd
They are wonderful" he murmured,
| wonderful Why"
| He turned away little abruptly. They
! had reached the back Of the Aouss and
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Il saw pair OF hands-just hands
no ar1ns-nothing but hands-come out
of the darkness! They gripped me by
the throat. l suppose it was just for a
second. L Think lost consciousness
for moment although was still
standing up. The next thing ] reme1n-
Der is that ! found myself shreking
and running here-and the Jewels are
gone!'
You saw no onc?' her son asked in
credulously. You heard nothing?"
Il heard no footsteps, / saw no one"
Mrs. Rheinholdt repeated. The profes-
sor turned away.
IF you will allow me-" he begged.
i am going to telephone to my friend,
Mr.. Sanford Quest the criminoIogist.
An affair 80 unusual as this might at
tract him. You will excuse me-"
The professor hurried from tho room.
They brought Mrs. Rheinho!dt more
champagne and she gradually strug-
gled back to something like her normal
self. The dancing had stopped. Every
one was standing about in little groups
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a door from outside had just been OPEN
ed. a man had crossed the threshold
with a coat over his arm. and was
standing now looking at them.
How extraordinary" the professor
remarked. rs that you, Craig?''
Yes, sir!' he replied. There is a
macintosh"
Very thoughtful" the professor
mulmured approvingly IT have a
weakness he went on, turning to his
hostcss,' FOR always walking home
after an evening like this. In the day
tlmc L am content to ride. At night
l have the fancy always to walk"
we don't walk half enough" Mrs.
Rheinholdt sighed, glancing down at
her somewhat portly figure. Dixon
she added, turning to the footman who
had admitted Craig. take, Prof. Ash
leigh's servant into ,the Kitchen and
seen that he has something before he
leaves for home. Now, professor, II
you will come this way"
They reached a little room in the far
corner of the house. Mrs. Rheinholdt
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other motive for the theft besides scien-
tific jealousy"
There could he no other" the pro-
fessor declared, sadly land it is, alas!
too prevalent. have suffered from 1t
all my life"
Quest stood over the box for a mo-
ment or two and looked once more
out of the window. Presently Lenora
returned. she carried i'm her hand Il
small object. which she brought silent
ly to Quest. lie glanced at It In per-
rlexitV. The professor peered over his
shoulder.
1T is the little finger!" he cried
''the little finger of my ape!"
Quest held it away from his critically.
From which hand?" he asked.
THE right hand"
Quest examined the fastenings of the
window before which he had paused
during his previous examination. He
turned away with a shrug of the
shoulders.
See you later Mr.. Ashleigh," he con-
cluded laconically.
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Synopsis of Preceding Chapters.)

kln her apartment at the Leland Ella,
tdaughter of Lord Ashleigh, is murdered and
Pc Ashleigh diamond necklace stolen. The
Jew York police place the case In the hands
Sanford Quest. known and feared as the
laster criminologist of the world. He taFes
enora, ELIAS maid, to his own apartments
nd through hypnotisn and the use of cleo
[o-telepathic appliances discovers her con
6ction with the crime. RECEIVERS the dia
4onds and arrests the murderer. Macdougal,
5enora's husband, though nearly trapped to
BIS death in a tough tenement house while
bgaged In the work.
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A newsboy thrust a paper at them
Quest glanced at the headlines. Lenora
clutChed at his arm. Together they
read 1t in great black type:
ESCAPE OF CONVICTED PRISONER!
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Grapplcs With Sheriff and Jumps
From Train! Stili at Large. Though
Searched for by IOsse of Police.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-25
ADVERTISERS LISTEN
TO SPLENDID TALKS
sencc of Many At National Meet
I'm Chicago.

with good attendance and all
those present showing grea. interest
the regular Thursday luncheon tue
Richmond Advertisers Club was neld
yesterday afternoon AZ the Business
Mems Club. John O. Pattee. manager
for the Reinach Company presided.
and introduced the speakers,
George A. Mortland gave an inter-
esting talk on the Romance of
Postage Stamp" In eni sfea.ning vein.
Mr. Mortland told of the important
part played In the business Of every
merchant by the postage stamp. g:v-
ing a number of Instances in which
the little emblem of communication
brought people together and result
ed In the contamination of important
business deals.
Horace Smith spoke IL the value OF
personality and of Its transmission 10y
means of advertising. The most i'm
portant part of an advertisement. he
pointed out is the way in which II
is drawn and the man who is able
to inject a strong pers 3aaiity Into the
advertisement and thereby transmit
IL to Others is the man who gets the
best results.
The next meeting Will he held at
80 O'Clock next Thursday. when
reports will be heard from Secret lry
f.. l.. I.ayfieId and other delegaics.
who are now attending the National
Advertisers Association meeting ~
Chicago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-25

ever Fifteen persons Of prominence
in New Hampshire testified they
thought him sane. They included
judges, lawyers, physicians and bank
crs
Deputy Attorney General Cook said
he would make an effort to read the
testimony given by Mrs. Mary topleN
Thaw at the second murder trial re-
rarding the hereditary faint in her
sons blood Failing in this, Mr. Cook
said he would cali Mrs Thaw as 4
witness and get from her the story
of prenatal influences and the child
hood of Harry Thaw.
Thaw said today before the opening
Of court that he was ready for any
ross-examination the state might put
him through.
Il will answer every question fully
concerning my life and habits" said
Thaw. cit is all immaterial, any way
So what is the use of bothering about
It? have nothing to fear from MI.
Cook
Curious lam in Court Room.
The courtroom and corridors were
TANNED today by men and women who
pressed forward TO get a look AZ Thaw
When Mrs Thaw and Mrs. George
Lauder Carnegie entered the courtroom
with twenty prominent business men
and attorneys from New Hampshire,
Vermont and Canada. who are here to
testify regarding the slayer's deport-
ment.
An important witness for Thaw today
was w L. Shurtleff one of the lead
ing lawyers of Canada. Mr.. Shurtleh
was the first attorney of record Tha~
retained on getting into trouble win
the Canadian authorities. and he fought
the case for Thaw in the dominion
courts and before the board of Inquiry,
including tfieN ccsaraitasnt 10 the-pr&soa
at Coaticook and Sherbrooke.
Shurtieff apparently has been the
least paid OF all OF Thaw's counsel
He admitted or the witness stand to-
day that all he received for his fght
was s25 cash and his transportation.
THAT is all received. and that 's
all that ! can expect" testified the at
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-25
PORTSMOUTH COURT
HEARS LABOR CASES

One company was fined five dollars
and costs in the Police Court of
Portsmouth yesterday for violation
OF the State labor laws two cases
were dismissed. and in four others
another inspection was requested by
the court.
The Friedland Company. Inc, was
the company to be assessed Ave dol-
lars The cases of ]. & Il. Mahoney
and r. Land. charged with violation
OF the ten-hour law. were continued
to June "a. Reinspections were
ordered In the case of the Great At
lantic and Pacific Tea Company. the
Brooks Parker Company, j. G. Balm.
and the Mutual Benefit Life Insur-
ance Company, charged with viola Eng
the sanitary law. These firms will re-
port to the court on June -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-25
ARE INSPECTING ALL
STATE SUMMER RESORTS
Health Oaicers Making Rounds For
Protection OF the yacationists.
Proper Sewerage Being Stressed.

Officers of the State Board of Health
are busy In completing their annual
round of the summer hotels and ex-
pect. before the vacation season Is In
full swing, to have completed the in
spections necessary for the protection
of the health of the travelling public.
Since the hotel Inspection law was
passed In 1910. the State Board Of
Health has been required by act Of
assembly TO inspect every hotel that
has more than ten guest-rooT1s and to
insist upon observance of the law be-
fore the hotel Is given its certificate.
This system. in the opinion of many
travellers, has resulted in a marked
improvement. in the general sanitation
of hotels and Of summer resorts as
we'll but 1t fails TO reach many board
Ing houses which are hotels to all in
tents and purposes. but escape in
spection because they have ten or less
gnest-rooms
Particular efforts are 'being make
BY the State to insure proper sewage
disposal at all hotels and summer re-
sorts, as carelessness in these respects
is known TO have been responsible for
many outbreaks of typhoid among
vacatlonists in former years. Much
success has attended this effort, but
vigilance is still thought to be neces-
sary.
ut is advisable" tn board states
lin it's weekly press bulletin today TO
make sure OF the sanitary conditions
surrounding :. summer resort before
onga cling board there for any length
of time Sewage disposal, protection
against flies and good water are alb
solnte essentials Where there Is an
infant in the party. good, pure milk
is likewise necessary. No mother
should hazard the health of her child
BY giving II milk the sanitary quality
of which il not above question. The
travelling public viii get Just shch
conditions in these respects az II de-
manas III people are content TO ex-
nose themselves to typhoid and other
filth borne diseases mercy Tor rev
weeks in the country there can ne
,ntle real progress in imnrovinS ne
10 nitatfon az those boarding houses
and SUMMER resorts that do not come
under State inspection But u there
Is :nSixferce upon this, proprietoFs
wi T.. moi. he refriss.94 q. ..-