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turnal whistles, and what Of the very
peculiar words Of the dying woman!
Il cannot think"
When you combine the ideas OF
whistles at night, the presence Of a
band of gypsies who are on intimate
terms with this old doctor. the fact
that we have every reason to believe
that the doctor has an interest in pre-
venting his stepdaughter's marriage,
the dying allusion to a band, and, fin
ally, the fact that Miss Helen Stoner
heard a metallic clang, which might
have been caused by one Of those
metal bars which secured the shutters
falling back into their place, l think
that there is good ground to think
that the mystery may be cleared along
those lines"
But what, then, did the gypsies
do?"
II cannot imagine"
II see many objections to any such
theory"
"And so do I. 1t is precisely for
that reason that we are going to Stoke
Moran this day. I want to see wheth'
err the objections are fatal or if they
may be explained away. But what IN
the name Of the DEVIL"
The ejaculation had been drawn
from my companion by the fact thai
| our door had been suddenly dashed
| open, and that a huge man had
framed himself in the aperture. His
costume was a peculiar mixture OIL
| the professional and of the agricul
tural having a black top-hat, Ions
frock-coat, and pair of high CATERS
with hunting-crop swinging in hi:
| no. - $oI L4 hot hot
actually brushed the cross bar Of the
doorway, and his breadth seemed te
span it across from side to side.
large face, scared with a Thousand
wrinkles, burned yellow with the sun
I and marked with every evil passion
was turned from one to the other o
| US, while his deep-Set, bile-shot eyes
and his high, thin. feshless nose. gav'
him somewhat the resemblance to ;
fierce old bird of prey.
Which of you is Holmes" asked
this apparition.
My name, sir; but you have thu
advantage of me-" said my companion
quietly.
! Il am DR.. Grimesby Roylott. o
Stoke Moran"
Indeed. doctor" said Holmes, bland
ly. Pray take a seat"
Il will do nothing of the kind. NJ.
stepdaughter has been here. I hav'
traced her. VIVA. has she been say
ing to you?"
1T is a little cold for the time o
the year" said Holmes.
What has she been saying to you?
} screamed the old man. furiously.
But l have heard that the crocuse
4 promise WE'LL" continued my compar
: ion. imperturbably.
"Ha! You put me of. do you?
said our new visitor. taking a ste
} forward and shaking his hunting -croI
II know you, you scoundrel! l hav
heard of you before. You are Holmes
the meddler."
My friend smiled.
Holmes. the busybody!"
His smile broadened.
!, Holmes, the Scotland-yard Jack-iI
: office"
Holmes chuckled heartily. "You
| conversation is most entertaining
: said he. When you go out close th
door, for there is a decided draught
Il will go when have said my sa,
: Don't you dare to NEEDLE with m
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affairs. l know that Miss Stoner has
been here. / traced her! l am
dangerous man to fall foul Of! See
here" He stepped swiftly forward
seized the poker and bent 1t into
curve with his huge brown hands.
See that you keep yourself out OF
my grip" he snarled, and hurting the
twisted poker into the fireplace. he
strobe out of the room.
He seems a very amiable person,
said Holmes, laughing. Il am not
quite so bulky, but if he had remain
ed ! might have shown him that my
grip was not much more feeble than
his own" AS he spoke he picked up
the steel poker, and with a sudden
| effort Strengthened it out again.
Fancy his having the insolence to
confound me with the official detec-
tive force! This incident gives zest
| to our investigation, however and |
only trust that our little friend will
| not suffer from her imprudence in
allowing this brute to trace her. Ano
| now, Watson. we shall order break
| fast. and afterwards shall walk down
| to Doctors Commons, where | hope TO
| get some data which may help us in
this matter"
1t was nearly one o'clock when
| Sherlock Holmes returned from his
excursion. He held in his hand a
| sheet Of blue paper, scrawled over
with notes and figures.
Il have seen the will Of the de-
! ceased wife" said he ITO determine
! its exact meaning l have been obliged
to work out the present prices of the
! investments with which it is concern
ed. The total income, which at the
time of the wifes death was little
short of e1,100, is now, through the
fall in agricultural prices, not more
! than 9750. Each daughter can claim
an income of e $50, in case of mar
riage. 1t is evident, therefore, that if
/ both girls had married, this beauty
would have had mere pittance, while
even one of them would cripple him
TO very serious extent. My morn
lng's work has not been wasted, since
it has proved that he has the very
strongest motives for standing in the
way Of anything of the sort And now
Watson, this is too serious for david
ling, especially as the old man is
aware that We are interesting our
selves in his affairs; so if you are
ready, we shall call a cab and drive
to Waterloo. l should be very much
obliged if you would slip your re-
volver into your pocket An Eley's
No. is an excellent argument with
gentlemen who can twist steel pokers
into knots. That and a toothbrush
are, l think, all that we need"
Tomorrow-'The Adventure of the
Speckled Band" continued.
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this year. And it is believed a lot Of
the large fat ones have been caught
by the Matchmaking gang.
Answers to Questions

T. G-Does prohibition prevail all
over Canada?-Only in Quebec. The
other provinces have restrictions re-
garding the sale Of intoxicants, how
ever.
Jean-From whom could I get In
formation to help organize a Camp
Fire Girls society?-Ruth Hieger, 1873
South Fifteenth street, telephone 1850,
probably can give you the information
you seek.
Subscriber DIN what county is
Severance, Col. I'm Weld county
(2)-What is the nearest town of any
size-Greeley, on the Union Pacific, 50
miles northeast Of Denver. (3-What
is its population ?-150. (4-What
railroad, if any, is it on?-The Union
Pacific.
w. w. B-Does the present In
diana law provide for the recall OF
the commission to be elected for the
city government, or can they hold
office for four years regardless of re
suits? If there are no strings attached
to those commissioners it seems to me
| like jumping out of the frying par
into the fire.-The present law does
not provide for the recall OF commits
sioners.b All of them do not hold of
| flee for four years. however. Imme
diately after the election of commits
sion the law provides that it shall BE-
divided into two groups, one of three
and one of two members. The tern
of office. of the larger group expires
at the end of two (2) years and thu
term Of the smaller group at the enc
of four ca years, or until their success
sors have been chosen and qualified
| Readers may obtain answer to ques.
lions by writing The Palladium Cues.
| lions and Answers department.. Al
| questions should be written plainly ant
! kr}AFlv. will he Given hrINfly
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Russia is Bankrupt

Communism is in complete bankruptcy, says
an Associated Press dispatch from Riga, quoting
advces received there from independent sources
in Russia. Lenine has asked the central execu-
tive committee to approve the unlimited return
OF capitalism and to recall all political parties to
aid in rebuilding the state.
I If The Associated Press is correctly advised,
Russia on the threshold of rehabilitation after
many months of complete anarchy in which its
people were deprived of all rights, liberties and
opportunities.
( Behind an ostensible freedom from alleged
political and captalistic control was an official
tyranny worse than that inflicted by any tryant
in the history of the world More than
12O0 900 900 persons were virtual slaves of small
group that oppressed them because it controlled
the military. The right of the individual which
was to have found it's highest expression in the
soviet was usurped by the might of few lead
ers, and the effect of their rule is to be seen in
a nations bankruptcy, in the total collapse of
industry, commerce and transportation, as well
as in the starvation and misery Of millions.
& The British official report on conditions in
Russia says: 49, ..-..-
b maintained by the bolshevists that the soviet
government existed too short time for considered
Judgment to be passed its success failure, and
that during of this period they have been
from laying the foundations Of economic recon
structon owing the civil and the foreign nterven
ton which accompanied it. We are prepared to agree
that their short and their opportunities
restricted We doubt, however whether much human
misery existed Russia during the last three
years the lot of people within shor
a. time in the history of the modern world.
While prepared to admit that the European
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Good Evening
The PERFECT MISS.

7 know a lass, pretty miss
She has a most engaging air,
She fills ones heart with dreamy bliss,
Although she never bobbed her hair!
I, know this miss, this pretty lass
z Her life is not with dreamy pose
Of peering in looking glass
y To powder up a shiny nose!
I love this lass. this pretty miss
: And this say without much dread:
Iknow her ev'ry dewy kiss
Never is marred by drug shop red.
Hove this lass, this pretty miss
= She's not a vapid, silly flirt,
But dainty as chrystalis,
y skirt,
twill not we'd this pretty maid
!. I'm very, very frank. you see.
While she is not a tickle Jade.
e. Her age, alas, is only three.
Is Saul Charles Edwin Gordon.
The other night we went to show
and when the actors sprang a gag that
Ben Franklin and John Hancock used
to chuckle over. the audience roared
with laughter. Here is the joke:
!. Where am I att" asks the Amer
tcan.
you should. say:~Where is my 'at'?''
corrected the Englishman.
If a column writer reached into cold
storage and pulled one as ancient as
that. he would be drawn and quartered
burned over public bonfire and his
ashes scattered from the highest build.
ing Ho-hum'
A terrible discovery has just been
made Carpenters right calf is larger
than his left Those who have bought
$50 -tiekets. from spectators will be
greatly exercised when they hear OF
this
Mrs Bergdoll says her son Grover
the draft dodger, will yet be president
of the. United States. How long is
yet? yc4 --
WHO WON THAT WAR, ANYHOW;
Headline in New York Evening
Mail: Germany May Accept the AL
lied Terms
The Houston Post" backs Mr.. Edi
son against the wall and asks this
i1erve-racking and perplexing question
.Nhat is Democrat"
The lobster catches, according to re
port, have broken all records thus fal
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CCulQl y. III lOOO uC
entered the Yer
mont house of rep
resentatives, where
he remained as u
member for three
years. r b e n h e
spent two years,
1S74-1S76 in the
v e rm ont senate.
From 1872 until
1890, Page was a
member OF the Re-
publican state com
mittee of Vermont.
He was a delegate
to the G.. o. P. nat
ional convention OF
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Who's Who in the
Days News

The distinction Of being the oldest
member of the upper house of con-
gress belongs to Senator Carroll S.
Page of Vermant. He was born in
Westfield, Vermont, January 10, 1s43,
so he is now well along in his seventy.
ninth year.
Senator Page has taken an active
part in politics for more than half a
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Memories Of Old Days
In This Paper Ten Years
Ago Today

A reception was to be given by the
Garfield school faculty to the pupils OF
the GA grade in the public schools,
and all others who anticipated enter
ing Garfield school the next term.
Parents also were invited to attend.
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PART THREE.

1.-TWO years have passed since
then" continued Miss Stoner, land
my life has been until lately loneliel
than ever. A month ago, however, a
dear friend, whom I have known for
many years, has done me the honor
to ask my hand in marriage. His
name is Armitage-Percy Armitage-
the second son of Mr.. Armitage, OF
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Dinner Stories

The modern artisan was teaching
his son the trade. Learn all the
tricks in the trade, my son." he said,
"and by practice and care grow broad
in your skill. But don't make habit
of using too much skill, my lad. or
you'll be kept so busy you'll never get
q day off"
e These short skirted, low neck az
fairs seem to cost a lot more than
the good old fashioned, cover your
ankle variety" commented Mr. Fluff
tey as he examined the monthly bill
grist.
Yes, indeed" conceded Mrs. Fluff
ley.
But I suppose l ought not to COM
plain" added Mr.. Fluffley. "At that
rate, think Of the accounts Eve must
have run up"
: $50 you're out of job"
/ Yes. Can't find anything to do.
Haven't got anything laid by. Lost
my son a few months ago. He died
from troubles he got in the army. My
wife's sick, and my little girl is a
hopeless cripple. She was in an acct
dent that was due to poor construc-
ton work by a war profiteer."
TOO bad, old man-too bad. But
think how much worse it would be If
We had Bolshevism here"
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Readers may obtain answer to ques-
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WHO WON THAT WAR, ANYHOW?

! The lobster catches, according to re-
port, have broken all records thus far
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-01

! Mrs. Bergdoll says her son Grover,
the draft dodger. will yet be president
of the. United States. How long is
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
TO-DAY VOICED
 HIS HOSTILITY

New York, April 6.-National com mander of the American Legion Gal braith today voiced his hostility to the hyphen and the hyphenists in a pronounced statement in his speech at the commemorative meeting on the fourth anniversary of the declar- ation of war by the United States against Germany.
 The Commander in Chief pledged anew the soldier organizations faith in America and it's traditions and it's ideals.
 Boston, April 6.-The declaration by Commander in Chief Ketcham of the G. A. R. in addressing the Mass achusetts house of representatives to- day that i've do not want German, Irish or Russian American, but plain every day Americans" resulted in the signing by forty members of the leg islature of statement expressing resentment to the remarks.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07

Washington. April 7.-Thc pro posal to use by lease from the '. $. Shipping hoard a vessel 10 be oper-' atcd between Seward and Dutch liar byr was considered at a conference between Secretary Fell and officials of the board today
 Following the conference Captain Paul Foley director of operations Of the shipping board indicated that the board is willing either to lelsa or sell suitable ship for this service to any private W-orcst that mi-'f organize for irs operation.
 Secretary Fail Gayors some form of government aid .H placing a suit able vessel uH this route.
 Washington. April 7.-Sec.e,ay Fall indicated this at,eruooI that il there is a vessel su.sab'e for s0-a purpose or can ba found in posses sion of any branch Of the govern meut he will a.Ioya.e it 90 ,he Sow ard Durch Uarbor.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
UAHT ALASkiNS
 FUR OFFICE

The Skagway Chamber of Com- morcc is in receipt of the following cable from the Cordova Chamber of Commerce re the appointment of an Alaskan 10 the office of Governor of Alaska.
 Action will no doubt be taken in accordance with the request.
 Request
 CordOya, Alaska.
 April 2nd, 1921. Chamber of Commerce,
 Skagway, Alaska.
 Local chamber has adopted resOlu- ton protesting against president ap- pointing anybody but bona fide AL askan resident for Governor of AL aska persistent rumors have reached here that a New York man has been selected by Secretary Fall. and re- commended to the president. We suggest that you adopt similar res olutiou and wire president Harding in time reach him Tuesday morning.
 Chamber of Commerce.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
GREAT BRITAIN
 HAS BIG STRIKE
All Business Almost at StnndStill
 on Account of Strike.

London, April G.-With all of the coal mining in Great Britain stop ped the public is considering tonight whether or not the paralysis will eX- tend to the railways and ot5er trans portation and even among the work CTS in all lines generally.
 The government is concentrating troops in Kensington Gradens in the fashionable west end district.
 The soldiers there are equipped with arms and steel helmets and the full wartime paraphenalia. . In the rioting collieries near Ed inburgh, 500 miners armed with pit props and stones attacked and over whelmed the police and volunteer pump workers,
 Much rioting is taking place in Scotland and Wales.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
HAS
 QUIET ELECTION

Wrangell. April 6.-The election passed off quietly here yesterday and two hundred and twenty nine votes were cast.
 The result of the ballot was C.. C. Grant was elected mayor, Bert Tuck CT, Ole Gunderson, P. B. Campbell were chosen as councilmen and the Reverend II. ?. Corser school direct or.
 The hold over members of the city council are George P. Barnes, N. Nussblume and Donald Sinclair.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
HAYNES ELECTS
 GOOD COUNCIL

Haines, April 6.-At the munich pal election held yesterday, H. o. Banta, Harry Higgins, G. w. Hinch- man, John Leslie, s. Sheldon and Mrs. Charlotte Williamson were el- ected to represent the city for the next year in the council chamber.
 The Reverend Claud was elected school director.
 John Leslie had the high vote for councilman, and will probably be named as mayor.
 Mrs. Charlotte Williamson is well known throughout Alaska as writ CT and poetess, under the na. .c of Charlotte Tompkin3 and has been resident of Alaska since '97.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07

Wasl.a-rou. April 7.-There is a moyrmeu, ou foot which Was launch rd by friends oI Elmer Dover of Ia coma To have A.m appointed chair man of the National Republican par ty.
 Dnsa~ w.s a prominent worker lor r.a perry and Is considered a tit- r:@- s@rcessor ot Win Hays who was appointed Postmaster General by President Harding.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
COMMITTEE OF r.
 MAKES FARM REPORT

Chicago. April 6.-The complete machinery necessary for the farm CTS to handle their grain was out lined today in the report of the con- mittee of seventeen.
 The committee recommended the establishment of a corporation to be known as the United States Grain Growers.
 The National Grain Growers con- vention assembled today and will continue in session for several days.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
PEACE BASIS
 FOR DISCUSSION

Washington, April G.-Following a dinner given by President Harding in his honor last night, Ambassador Viviani when introduced stated that he had not yet abandoned the treaty of peace as a basis for discussion with American officials in connection with his nilsson of putting the cause of France before them.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
ROOT
 VERY IL

San Francisco, April 6.-Elihu Root, the famous eX-secretary of state and world wide known states man is very ill having been taken suddenly sick this afternoon.
 NIr. Root is attended by local phy- siciaus and his case is considered serious.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
DARK HORSE
 F0R GOVERNOR

Seattle. April 6.-According to a report that is Altering through by underground wireless from Wash iuEgou ;o 8 we'll known state politi- elan and which he considers more than idle political gossip. Alaska may acatu as il was n the early days be subjected Co rae humiliation of the appointment of u carpet bagger from the extreme east as governor of the territory. This report says that neither Judge N'icserSham or Haze lrr js longer reiug considered as can d,daJgs for appointment.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07

 WILL ARBITRATE

London, April G.-THC cHocU'ivo board of the Miners Union this al- ternoon accepted the gOyernments s proposition that the miners dele gates meet with representatives of the mine owners and the govern meut for the reopening of negotia- tions with a view to a settlement of the strike.
 London, April 6.-British troop transport workers today voted to support the striking coal miners ill every possible way.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07

Washington, April 7.-The fail ure of the United States to ratify the peace treaty will not be allowed to dctract from this Country's right to participate in the peace ceremo- ries. was the declaration of secre- tary of state Charles E. Hughes in notes addressed to Great Britain, French, Italian and Japanese gov erumcuts.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
LOVE LETTER
 LOVER ARRESTED

Seattle. April G.-Trapped thru 8 letter 10 his sweetheart in London. Roy A. Miller a marine fireman Was arrested this afternoon for compile ity in holding up the Motor Inn, Jan uary 26th.
 Scotland yard supplied the iutor- nation to the Seattle authorities
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
ANCHORAGE'S REPRESENTATIVE SEEKS TO AID TRANSFORM
 TION TO ISOLATED POINTS

Portland. April 6.-Three vessels on the Alaska-Portland run and be- longing to the Columbia river Pack CTS Association will be laid up unless the fishermen agree to a wage of one hundred and fifty dollars for the season and seven cents per fish.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07

London, April 7.-Leaders of the Miners Union who conferred with Lloyd George this morning refused to order the pump men and engin- eers in the mines affected by the coal miners strike to resume work pending negotiations with the mine workers.
 As q result of this refusal the min CTS employers will not meet today.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
PRESIDENT WILL
 PITCH BALL

Washington. April G.-President Harding has accepted the invitation 10 pitch the first ball at the open ing of the American League season here on April 18th.
 Today President Harding paid the regular entrance fee of twenty-five cents for the privilege of playing golf on the municipal rinks.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07

Tokio, April 7.-Seventeen hund- red homes were destroyed by nre yesterday when confagration swept over the ity.
 Many of the homes were of the very finest and the property loss Will run into the millions of yen.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07

Washington. April 7.-Joseph Tu- multy. President Wilson's secretary, and Dr. Grayson. President Wilson's physician. are collaborating on two books about the ex-president.
 Tumulty's book will deal with his eleven years association with Wilson, while Grayson will deal with Wilson at the peace conference in France.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
BRAND PAYS
 TRIBUTE TO us.

Pars. A-rI 6.-Premier Briand paid 8 tribute uI loyalty 10 the Unit ru States ia resisting the iUSidiOus userrarus as Germany in the Senate today and served notice that il Ger rang continues To resist payment of 5-a rvaaca..ru udemuities after May first France nay place strong hand q. her uegN.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
CLOSE.ELECT|ON

Juneau, April 7.-TSe election on Tuesday was hard fought and Valen- tine for mayor was nosed out by thirty four votes. The election was close in every respect, with the ex- ception of school director where Dr. Devighne defeated Senator Britt by a wide margin.
 Below is a summary of the votes.
 FOR MAYOR
The daily Alaskan., 1921-04-07
B|G S)R|Kf:
 IN MAYO
Seven Foot Vein Solid .Galcna
 Is Uncovered.

Dawson, April 6.-Information has reached here that a vain Of solid galena seven feet thick has been uncovered in the Rico claim iE the new Mayo district.
 The news has caused great excite ment and high hopes are raised that the Mayo district will prove what has been claimed that will be the biggest silver camp on the conti- nent.