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81 ought not to tell that, though"
clear as be answered Langdon's Ques-
lions.
His name, he said, was James Wat
son. He was forty-three years old and
was employed as a waiter at the Cri-
teriOn Club
You see. sir" he went ON confiden-
TALLY. there is not enough work in
the diningroom to keep us busy ex-
cept at meal times. They keep one or
two men on duty on account of orders
for drinks. but the rest of us serve
only at breakfast. luncheon and din
ner. That leaves us some free time
and we mostly have one or two of the
gentlemen who live at the Club to look
after. / was man for Mr.. Pollock
That is, looked after his clothes and
attended to his wants in the way of
valeting."
"Watson. when was the last time
you saw Mr.. Pollock"
after the theatre, sir, on the night
when he was-when he died.
He uttered the last phrase almost in
a whisper; ard there was the awe in
his voice Of the uneducated at the
mention Of death.
did he dine at the cub?'
Eyes, SIR
did he seem uneasy about any
thing?"
Langdon was gaining confidence in
this unrehearsed witness.
"Well, he had been drinking pretty
hn oil 7
may say so, sir, when he had been
drinking. Maybe I ought not to tell
that though" the witness added, nelv-
ously putting his hand to his mouth.
HE seemed excited, but l thought it
was probably about the performance,
SIR
did he say anything about carrying
a gun that night? Think now, before
you reply"
mo, SIR" the waiter answered with
out the slightest hesitation. But he
swore when he came home that after
noon, Sir, because his pet particular
revolver had been taken away from
him.
did he till you where or how he lost
itY'
'''No, sir, he did not. There was no
reason why he should. sir. for was
only his servant
"Was it one Of a pair Of revolvers?"
''No. sir. It was one he had had fixed
especially to carry, SIR
watson. did Mr.. Pollock telephone
to anyone before Or after dinner, that
you know OFF,
Eyes, sir. He went direct to the phone
booth when he came in, and talked for
long time. He seemed very angry.
and suddenly he shouted. Dash you,
you'll do as I say or by - I'll send
you up. I've got the goods on you
Then he seemed to realize that
somebody might hear. and lowered his
voice. There was another call for him
while he was eating and he went out.
and answered it. He seemed angry at
first, then pleased. He was In q much
better temper when he came back"
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important We must work quickly.
There isn't a moment to lose"
"I'u have them here sir. don't you
fear"
And, snatching up his hat, Brennan
set off down the corridor at brisk
trot. the waiter staring after. him and
nodding with pleasure at being able
to comprehend the orders that the
lawyer had given.
"They can prove all l say, sir" he
said to LanGdon. II hope it will help.
Shall you put me ON the stand at
once?'
eyes" said LangdOn: I'm going to
call you the first thing. You mustn't
be nervous about it. though. It's not
really such an ordeal as it sour Is"
81 shan't be nervous, SIR" said the
waiter, but his face did pale little
when he saw the crowded room and
the judge.
He acted like man who had never
been in courtroom before.
He took the oath firmly, however.
and his voice. though a bit shaky, was
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on, no-there was shule. to,,
you meant somebody else, A0ught
"WhO iS Sholop,,

vo .o mo noLthere was shule. to,n,1>
you meant somebody else Nn'ught
"Who is ShaleY'
well. he's a sort of 49,,
ch1efs-that is, he used to ~, -, VI the
exactly how to describe him - uunnO
Mr.. Pollock were in on SOM lie and
gether, and when the CHIEF eas to-
anything special done, he a,,,, "dnted
Shale. Folks called Shale Jim G .. sent
Mr.. Pollock seemed to thi,T 'ekal,'
or him, though, and took him go lot
good bit. When he was good hu W. uld a
ne used to say he took Shale oInno oiea'
cause he knew what he was De-
when he was with him" ~ TO
"WhCn did this man Shall :.
Pollock" ''U NJ.
after the show. or, rather ,,,r.,
/ had been off to get q sniftor
when l came back Shale was s;tt,- Iau
the car smoGin'." 'li In
I'm waitin' for JIM bn x,,.u.
I says. Go as far as you like g. "Ic
give me a cigar, and we sot tb ue
smokin' till the show was ovor le
Mr.. Pollock came out "uu
WAS Mr.. Pollock surprised n
this man In the machine?''
mo. Ee was used to It. Ha soo,.,
to haze been expectin' him. ] san, ~.
looking about In the crowd nc if -
was hunt1n' someone. and when no co..
Shale In the car he looked relieved"
did you drive direct to tho Hot,
RepublicT' ''
eyes. sir, we did"
"And Mr.. Shale went in with NJ,
Pollock 2" ''
"Oh, no, sir. AS soon as the car sto,
ped he went off down the street ond
Mr.. Pollock went into the hotel alonon
There was no doubt that both thoso
unexpected witnesses had made q oooS
impression.
The district attorney was not pleased.
but Langdon, happy in the KNOWLEDGE
that the terrible ordeal for Mary Pa0o
was drawing to an end. left the court.
room that day feeling younger and fuu
of power.
SOOn-sOOn-
But he hardly dared to dream bis
dream.
ITO be continued
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Historic Spelling.

There is a sentiment against sllnP4
fed spelling because it tends to destiV!
the historical continuity of the Eneil's
language, but this claim is answer
by the assertion that the present spen
ing very materially infringeS upon ~,
mer methods. Upon this point Il coiIs
spondent Of the New York Times sa!et
We have only to go back very SUI.
way in order to see the modern uPSta.II
character Of what is called hlstoi ~ :"
spelling. We now write pleasure
measure" and Feather" but not 'ea aI
long ago those words were sPenr1
''plesure." 'mesuie," 'fether. Asan'
''tung" and "yung," as spelled by o tSon
ser. have a more historical aspect ln Ito
tongue" and "Toung." why VIZ" ros
''girdle'' when the old spelling w."
''girdel?" The only answer to TINS o.,
gument and similar ones is tha' "a
immediate ancestors learned nov ,-s
spell better than rpur remote anceSt u"rs
which is only claiming that the lhaa ar,c.
of the words left their spelling u ,rd
ceeding generators. which Is ap1" aae.
There liz abundant proof that our an ~.
tors were better spoilers than tns ,onr.
ceeding generadons.-Ohio state ''
nal.
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MARY PAGE, an actress, is
accused of the murder of
James Pollock, and is defended
by her lover Philip Langdon.
Pollock has been pursuing Mary
for many months endeavoring to
win her love and her hand in
marriage. but his attentions have
been very unwelcome to her.
Knowing her stage aspirations,
he has, unknown to her, financed
her starring tour under the man.
agement OF Daniels.
On the night Of the murder.
Mary leaves the banquet hall in
the Hotel Republic and enters
the Gray Room alone expecting
to meet Langdon. She has been
lured there by Pollock. VINO has
been drinking.
A few moments later shot ia
heard and LangdOn and others.
upon entering the Gray Room
find James Pollock shot through
the heart and Mary Page lying
in q faint beside him with Pol
locks revolver not six inches
fran the ends of her fingers.
At AIary's trial she admits she
had the revolver. Pollock had
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He broke off abruptly, then Leaned
forward staring up at Langdon, the
lifelong seryility Of the man who
serves falling from him for q minut..
as he said sharply:
Mr.. Langdon. Mr.. Pollock had ::
fight with somebody over the telephone
at the club that night, and he didn't e"
to the Hotel Republic alone!'
What"
Philips exclamation was shrill in it
excitement but before he could ask
any questions that rushed to his lips
the bailiff raped at the door, announc
ing that His Honor was ready to re
open court.
With a shrug of impatience Langdon
gathered up the papers he had flung
upon the table.
Il shall have to put you on the
stand, and ask the questions / would
like to ask now" he said to the waiter.
you don't mind. I suppose?'
There was a note of anxiety in his
voice.
THAT is what l am here for, SIR
said the little man with calmness
that was not without dignity. MY
wife is In the court, sir. waiting to
hear me-"
He spoke rather proudly; the atti-
tude of a waiter seemed suddenly to
leave him.
He was like soldier who has hest
tated, and then, having made up his
mind to fight, goes invincibly to battle.
Langdon smiled, and clapped him on
the shoulder in friendly fashion that
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NEW CLEWS

"RF you please, Mr.. Langdon. may ]
= speak to you a moment, SIR"
IL The deferential voice halted
Philip as he was on his way
from court to Mary's cell, and he
swung about with the frown of one
whose days are made up Of unpleasant
interruptions by strangers.
Langdon had been at the Office mos
of the night looking up certain points
of law and his temper was none too
good.
"Well?' he snapped, and the pallid-
faced man with the stopped should
ders WINGED and drew back little.
I'm sorry, sir, but thought I ought
to tell you, sir. It's-its' about the
guns"
1.-The guns" The frown faded from
Langdon's face, and he looked down
at the man with a sudden interest.
''Who are your
James Watson, sir. I am waiter
at the Criterion Club where Mr.. Pol
lock resided. I also acted as his conf
dental man during my off hours, sir
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81 could see that she hated him."
volvers-duellin' pistols, he called 'em
but that there gun in court amt one
of those.
"1t was his own special one. He had
the barrel sawed off extra short so it
would fit easy in his pocket. He showed
it to me, and said that if anybody ever
did for him, they'd have to move
quicker than he did. And then, sir, it
was his own gun that killed him.
Life's a queer thing, amt it?''
Langdon nodded vaguely, too disap-
pointed at the failure of this new hope
to pay much attention to what the
man was saying.
81 suppose he said drily, you
won't mind telling that fact in court,
will your
He looked sharply at the waiter.
mo, SIR
The waiter hesitated q moment. then
flushed and stammered, "I-I wish it
might have been one of pair, sir, if it
would have helped the young lady; my
wife and / admired her picture so. l
took quite an interest, you see. being
as how l knew him, sir. I'd seen her
photograph in his room, too, and-I
know what sort Of a man he was.
amt sorry he's dead, and I'd like to
- could,
One nisc'.+ saw him grab her by the
arm and ,",'d see that she hated him
and that he was maxim her life miser-
able by his attentions.
II saw her that night, Mr.. Pollock
gimme a pass, and afterwards saw
HIM
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"T' ToIoCk went into the hotel @Ione.H
enjoyed his sudden plunge into the
limelight.
Did Mr.. Pollock take anyone TO
the theatre with him?''
mo, sir
Did he give you any instruction
about what to do after the theatreY"
Yes. He said that / was to wait for
MIN near the corner. instead Of coming
back after the show. L may need you,
ne said, and Id rather you'd wait. If
you stay at the corner l can see you,
whether come out at the front of the
theater or through the stage door,"
He took a guest back to the hotel
with him after the performance. did
he not?"
'NO. SIR
The chauffeur was very emphatic.
DO you mean that there was no one
I'm the car except Mr.. Pollecky'
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invaded her dressing room at the
theatre, Langdon had come to
her rescue, the revolver had been
knocked from Pollock's hand and
Mary had seized and retained it.
She had put it in her hand bag
the night Of the murder intend
ing giving it to Langdon.
Her maid testifies that Mary
threatened Pollock with it pre-
viously, and Mary's leading man
duplicates LangdOn.
How Mary disappeared from
the scene of the crime is q mys-
terry. Brandon tells Of a strange
hand print he saw on Mary's
shoulder.
Further evidence shows that
horror Of drink produces tempo
rary insanity In Mary.
The defense is ''repressed psy-
chosis.'' Witnesses described
Mary's flight from her intoxicat-
ed father and her fathers sui
eide.
Nurse Walton describes the
kidnapping Of Mary by Pollock.
and Amy Barton tells of Mary's
struggles to become an actress.
of Pollock's pursuit of her and
of another occasion when the
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smell of liquor drove Mary in
sane.
There is evidence that Daniels,
Mary's manager, threatened Pol
lock. Mary faints on the stand
and again goes insane when a
policeman offers her whisky.
Daniels testif1es that Pollock
threatened to kill Mary and
Langdon and actually attempted
to kill Langdon.
Two witnesses describe Mary's
fight to the street from the no
tel and her abduction by men
from a gambling pace near by.
Further evidence seems to in
eliminate Daniels.
Maggie Hale. inmate of gam
bling den. testifies that she was
at the hotel and heard two men
Quarreling in the Gray Room q
short time before the murder.
Her evidence seems to increase
suspicion against Daniels.
Daniels privately informs Lang
don that Mary Page did not kill
Pollock and that If Mary is I'm
danger Of going to the electric
chair he will tell all he knows Of
the case.
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The witness wiped his brow, and
glanced down at the spectators, as Ii
looking for the sympathetic face of his
wife.
In his excitement, and because the
next question came SO fast. he Old not
lave q chance to see her.
watson, you say you saw Mr.. Pol
lock after the theatre-where"
Il had been to the show. sir, and was
coming out when l saw Mr.. Pollock
just ahead of me. I thought he was
looking for his limousine. I saw it and
hurried up, intending to tell him where
1t was, when he caught sight of it him.
self 1 was just behind him. therefore,
when he stepped into it,
"Was there anyone in the automo-
btle?'
eyes"
Gould you see themY'
Langdon was overjOyed at the ready
answers he was receiving.
Ii he had trained this man for cou~
pie of days he could not have asked for
better results.
"No. | could see an arm as somebody
opened the door for Mr.. Pollock. and
heard a voice say, It's all right, chief.
It's cinch.'
'Then the engine made such a noise ]
couldn't hear any more. You know how
those machines do drown out every
thing sometimes, sir
Had you ever heard the voice be
fore?"
1IoS% c,f I drS% n%30 rs
The bailiff came and whispered q
word in Langdon's ear, handing him at
the same time slip Of paper.
On it was scrawled: "Pollock's chauf-
feur, Carter, is in court. You can
call him right away. I'll have the Other
here in a jiffy, Brennan"
With a smile of relief Langdon turn
ed back to his witness.
"Was that the last time you saw
Mr.. Pollock?'
Eyes, sir
"That is all, thank you. Mr.. Wat
son."
And as the waiter stepped down
with a smile ON his face. Langdon
said clearly:
Call Frank Carter
There was a stir through the court
room, and some commotion as the
chauffeur got to his feet in confusion.
and stared at Langdon.
"D'you mean me:' he asked blunt
ly; and when the court crier repeated
the name, Frank Carter!' he scram
bled over the intervening spectators
and went down the room excitedly.
He did not seem happy over the
prospect of being made so conspicu-
Gus.
You were Mr. Pollock's chauffeur
were you not?" asked Langdon, and
the man nodded.
"Then will you please take the
standY
Still looking somewhat bewildered |
at the sudden call, Carter took the !
oath, and Langdon, after the prelimi- |
nary questions, said slowly, as If seek |
ing to make definite effect:
"Mr. Carter, you drove Mr.. Pollock |
continually. did you not?'
eyes, SIR
''T!len you must have known most |
Of his friends?'
Il did, sir, and some of his enemies
said the chauffeur grimly.
did you drive the limousine on the |
eight Mr.. Pollock was shot?''
Il did, sir" the witness answered
readily.
He saw that he was important now.
and, like most of his class, he rather
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Now" he said, what about the
guns?"
''Well, it's this way, SIR said James.
twirling his hat in his nervous fingers.
81 used to be in Mr.. Pollock's room q
lot, sir, and | knew all his guns. He
had lot of then-they were q sort OF
fad Of his. There was two pairs of re-
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I'll nave Them mere, sir, don'e you
fear.1
brought flush of pride to the face
of the older man.
Then he led the way out into the
corridor again.
At the door of the witness room he
paused a moment and opening it. called
to Brennan. the detective. who had
figured in the trailing of Daniels. and
said quietly:
Il want James Pollock's chauffeur
If possible, have him in court within
an hour or two
Yes, sir.
And Brennan-get the carriage man
1t the Hotel Republic, too The man
who was on duty in front of the hotel
Oh the tight Pollock was killed. It's
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Langdon Had Been at the Office Most
Of the Night.
You see, l am an extra, not a regular
waiter in the dining-room.'
Langdon drew a deep breath and
laid his hand on the others stopped
and servile shoulder.
This is not the place to talk" he
Waid quietly. You'd better come down
to my Office with me. I have a few
minutes yet before the recess is over"
The man bowed, and Langdon, turn
ing. led tn. way into the private room
neEond tho courtroom, and waving
the waiter to chair, sat down him
self or the edge Of the table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
EAST WINTHROP

The exhibition and sale of Arts and
Crafts by the Thursday Club on Thurs
day afternoon and evening. proved a
great success. Through the efficient
work of the committee, Mrs. Lillian
Stone, Mrs. Alice-Cleaves and Mrs.
Lillian Foster, the rooms were very
prettily decorated with evergreens and
festoons of crepe paper. Mrs. Alice
Cleaves and Mrs. Susie Packard pre-
sided at the fancy table and there was
a fine display of all kinds of embroid-
cry, also quilts and rugs which proved
that the ladies have not been idle An
antique table in charge Of Mrs. Alice
Waugh, which contained many inter-
esting and curious relics. The apron
table was looked after by Mrs. Harry
Winslow and Mrs. May Spear, and Mrs.
Mabel Whiting had charge of the book
table. The candy table was prettily
arranged by Mrs. Lillian Stone. The
program for the afternoon was as fol-
lows: Roll call, "Old Time Sayings:
paper "Old Time Arts and Crafts.
Miss Mary Wood; paper. ARTS and
Crafts" Mrs. F. c. CARL, Augusta:
reading, THE Widow Bunkers' Second
Offer; Mrs. Stella Stone. Refreshments
of sandwiches, cookies, cocoa and tea
were served in the dining room. The
following program was presented in
the evening: singing, Mrs. Robert
Partridge: songs and entertainment by
the minstrels: singing by Mrs. Robert
Partridge: reading, E. r. Whiting;
singing, Mrs. Partridge. A good num-
Der were present. Many thanks are
due the committee for their efficient
work which made it q success
Rev. and Mrs. E. S. Longley left Fri
day morning on the Billy Sunday train
for Boston.
Rev. L. L. Dunn Of Belgrade, an
evangelist. will occupy the pulpit on
Sunday morning.
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MONMOUTH

Willard Day, battery man on the
block system on the Maine Central
Railroad has gone to Bartlett, N. H.,
for a few days to fill a vacancy.
J. w. Leavitt has had electric lights
put into his buildings.
Horace Frost is critically i'll.
Miss Minerva E. Moore of Kenne-
bunk with her niece, Miss Alice Moore
of Dorchester have been visiting her
mother. Mrs. c. I. Moore.
Miss Mary Dunton is the guest of
Miss Helen Pike.
Among the boys from Monmouth who
attended the Boys Corn Clubs in Port
land. were sprague Reynolds, George
Fowler and George Chick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gilman are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth of
a son, Dec. 6.
Mrs c. 1. Moore has gone to Dor
chester Mass. to spend the winter
with her daughter, Mrs. G. N. Rowe.
At the annual meeting of Boynton
Chapter, o. e. S.. on Thursday even
ing, the eth, the following officers were
elected: Matron. Mrs. Julia Pike: Pa
trony w. B. Fowler; Associate Matron.
Mrs. Farnham; Secretary, Mrs. Lila
Flanders; Treasurer. Mrs. Olive Gill
man: Conductress, Mrs. Maud Wing.
Associate Conductress. Mrs. Carrie
Deane.
Mrs. Anna Andrews, widow Of the
late Thomas Andrews of Mechanic
Falls was found dead in bed Friday
forenoon at the home of her son. En-.
gene Andrews. Mrs. Andrews came
- NEo,rooufh early in the fall fro~.
the hospital where she had been for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
N. c. |. TEAM
DEFEATS COMETS
AT BASKETBALL

Pittsield, Me, Dec. 1o.-(SpeciaD. The
NJ. c. I. basketball team played its first
game of the season in Union hall Satur-
day evening with the Colby Comets. A
good game was played and a good number
were in attendance. The score was SO to
&c. in favor of NJ. c. I. The lineup:
NJ. c. I. COLBY COMETS.
LdHpIer, RI ....................... RI, smith
Glidden, lf.............lf, Bolton, Marshall
Parks (Capt.), NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. c, Gibson
McGown, Id ........... Id, Dunnack (Capt.)
Cummings. Wardwell, rb...... RIB, Lawry
Baskets, Bolton 2, Lawry Z, Marsh
all 2, Lanpher Z, Parks 8, Glidden 4,
McGown l. Goals from foul, Dunnnack
4, Parks 2. Lawry starred for Colby
and Lanpher Park and Glidden play
ed we'll for M. G. /. Hughes was ref
cree. Young. umpire and Emery time
keeper. Time, two Pom periods. Be-
tween halves a game was played be-
tween M. c. 1. I'd and Pittsf1eld Impe-
rails, which resulted in a score of 10
to IL in favor M. c. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Republicans of
Portland Name
City Government

Portland, Me-, Dec. 10.-Republicans
nominated subordinate city officials
early Saturday evening. to be elected
Monday, and then enjoyed the annu-
al municipal dinner in local hotel.
The slate, which will be elected by
the Republican majority of the city
government Monday evening is as fol-
lows: Frank B. w. WEIGH, city clerk;
Arthur w. Beal, treasurer; A. Edwin
Smith, auditor; James c. Furnlval,
messenger; DR.. William c. Whitmore,
physician; Ernest F. Morong, super
intendent of school buildings; Fred l..
Johnston, Harold B. Cole, Robert E.
Wallace, overseers of poor; William
II. Sanborn, chairman board of alder
men; Thomas A. Sanders, president of
common council; Frank E. Phillips,
celrk of council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
JOSEPH MICHAUD.
HOULTON, SEEKS
A SEPARATION p.

Houlton. Me, Dec 10-Joseph T. MI.
chaud Of Houlton, a lumberman, testi.
fed Saturday in the supreme judicial
court. where he was seeking a divorce
from his wife. Gabrielle NJ. Michaud.
whom he married in North Bergen, N. J..
early in 1915. that in a few months he
spent $4,000 on his wife. who falsely rep
resented to him that she was Ill and
needed a change OF climate
During this time Mrs. Michaud was
leading gay life in Boston and New
York. the libel alleged, and by false de-
sign she obtained money to go abroad
The libel alleged that during the fall of
1915. while Mr.. Michaud, was away, his
wife took his personal property and valu-
able furniture and shipped them to New
York. A note was left saying that she
had gone to Europe, never to return.
Justice Philbrook took the case under
advisement