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handed me clipping about inches
long. Here stepmother has muir
dered her husbands 1S-months-old
baby over at Mount Holly, n. j. he
said. she beat the baby to death.
A lot of women are interested in that
trial I want you to go over and han
die the story clear through the trial.
Here's an order on the cashier.
do you know, I was lost, though
I wouldn't say a word to admit 1t.
Take trip for the paper, he had said
Ticking a trip always meant to me
that you packed your trunk and l
didn't even have a tooth brush on me.
But l didn't ask any questions.
IL took the order down TO the cash
Ter and had a roll of money thrust
at me. ! was in a daze, hut | kept
telling myself: Don't ask fool ques-
tons around the Office / stuffed the
money in a pocket and walked out of
the office into City Hall Park. There
stood a policeman. l walked up to
him.
"'How do you get to place called
Mount Holly in New jersey | asked
him. You can bet / didn't tell him !
was reporter sent out to cover
murder trial.
well, i reached Mount Holly at
last. / talked with the murderers. I
got my story. Then / searched
around and found a telegraph office.
/ had never telegraphed a story in all
my life before. l simply didn't know
what to do. I sat there half an hour
puzzling out whether l should leave
out every and and if and but and
or Then I made up my mind. I'd
telegraph the story in full and put in
every word if the telegraph tolls
busted my editors bank roll f1atter
than a pancake. And did it. l filed
every bit of 800 words with every
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in my mind as the greatest | ever
encountered anywhere.
cit was outside of New York
either in New Jersey or Pennsylvania,
I think-that the murder was commit
ted" she said with q reminiscent
smile. There was a girl of 10, who
looked much younger. and boy Of Z
in that case. The two children started
home from school. AT a cross-road
they separated and continued home
by different routes. The boy got home
safely. The girl didn't get home.
After while they started search
for her At last they found her body.
terribly misused, thrust under pile of
brush. There didn't seem to be a
shred of evidence pointing to the iden-
tity of the murderer. 1t looks as
though nobody ever would be brought
to justice for that horrible crime. But
q rich man became interested in the
case and put up the funds and detec-
tive was hired. ! wish / could remem-
Der that mans name. He made the
best feats of Sherlock Holmes look
childish.
THAT detective went to work very
quietly and very efficiently. By a
process of elimination covering every
one who might have come in contact
with the little girl, he finally narrowed
his suspicious down to a gardener.
He found that this gardener. a Ger
man. had talked with the little girl
many times as she came home from
school, and had given her flowers
many times. And the gardener lived
near the crossroads where the little
girl was last seen alive.
THE detective had managed to get
that far without being seen. even by
the gardener. He had even been able,
unseen, to see the gardener, so he
could identify him. He brought a
dozen dogs. One by one he accumu-
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the and and and if and but in
there as large as life. And then the
city editor telegraphed me it was a
great story and to keep it up-after
! had worried myself sick for twenty
four hours fearing l was going to get
fired for costing them all that money.
''Oh, that was a thrilling assign
ment. / even had proposal of mar
riage while ] was out on it. ! had had
to hire horse and buggy and man
to drive it to get around to different
places I had to go on that story in
that little Jersey town. And the man
who drove the horse proposed to me-.
He told me he had fallen in love with
me on sight. He insisted he would
make a good husband and could take
care of me. He owned that horse and
carriage outright. he said. He was
earning every bit Of 500 a month. He
got quite damp around the eyes while
he was pleading with me to marry
him. | was thrilled clear to my toes.
But l pulled the oldest line in the
world on him. / told him / was wed
ded to my art! And then l had to
tell him / was heart-Whole and fancy
free and wouldn't marry him because
| didn't love him before he stopped
Fostering around me. That was my
first murder trial.
X !: * x
"THE greatest piece of detective
work I ever saw" Dorothy Dix
didn't hesitate a moment. II remem-
Der that detective job just as well
as If it happened yesterday" she said.
but, for the life of me. I'm blessed
if 1 can even remember the names of
the murderer and the victim. Or the
detective even. But that piece of
detective work always will stand out
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him to the house where he hired
a room, and hired a large room with
two beds in a house nearby. Day by
day he Swallowed the man. He learned
the name of the little German town
from which the gardener came. He
found the little restaurant where the
gardener ate-a greasy little hole-in-
the-wall sort of place. The detective
sent and subscribed for the local paper
published in the little German town
that was the gardeners birthplace.
He began to eat in the same res
taurant with the German, who had
got q job. He finally arranged 1t so
they ate at the same table. And at
the table he used to read openly this
German newspaper from the mans
home town.
Presently the gardener noticed IT,
One day he spoke to the detective.
You come from that town. he asked,
indicating the paper the detective
was reading at their table. NO. the
detective told him, but / was there
two years ago visiting some distant
relatives OF mine, and liked the place
so much I've been reading this paper
ever since
"He even told the name of his 'rela.
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lated those dogs at his shack. Then
one night. Just at midnight, he tied
those dogs out in front of the shack,
and from a pile of stones he had gath
cred he stoned those dogs until they
howled numerically. He kept it up
for five minutes. Night after night,
sharp at midnight, he repeated that
performance. Right there, near where
the little girls body was found, night
after night this unearthly bowling of
those dogs rose to reach the ear of that
gardener.
"And as soon as he had ceased ston-
ing the dogs the detective would put
them inside the shack and slip over
and shadow the gardener. 1t didn't
take much of that eerie bowling from
near the spot where the girls body
was found to be too much for that
gardener. He looked more worried
every day. Then one night after the
dogs had howled the detective slipped
over and peeped through corner of
window and saw him packing a
few belongings. That day the gardener
left for New York. The detective was
On the same train with him, but mere
ly kept him in sight and did not let
the gardener see him.
I'm New York the detective trailed
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same building. which was used as an
exhibition line whenever people came
in to see the telephones.
October 25--Jay Gould came to the
Office to see telephones.
October 27--Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard
called in the afternoon and in the eve
ing they came again to hear Painters
music box. They have come down
from Boston to spend the Winter.
November 11--For two weeks have
been very busy with telephones. To-.
day have been at the Atlantic and
Pacific telegraph Office to test tele-
phones.
November 16-Attended the Edison
telephone ac0ncert at the Congrega-
tional Church. This was an exhibit
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to Gardeners house. Tested them with
Joe and at O'Clock Mrs. Hubbard
came I'm to try them. At O'Clock
Gen. Eckert and Mr.. Hubbard, with
several friends, came in. On this &C.
Casion Mrs. Hubbard did the talking
at Mr.. Gardeners house while | man.
aged the instruments at the office. and
the experiment was quite success.
January 25-Made some experiments
on the Gardiner line. Called on Mar
Hubbard in reference to the matter.
January 26--Sent the telephone TO
Mr.. Hubbards room. At this time
was called to Mississippi and was out
Of town until February 10.
April 9--Attended telephone concert
at Lincoln Hall. This concert was
given by Elisha Gray of Chicago, who
exhibited his harmonic system on
telegraph wire running to Philadel-
phia. The machine gave out noises
| said to be made by "A cornet in that
city, playing an announced tune. Per
sons in the audience with very vivid
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time 1t was thought that telephones
would work over any kind OF a cir
cult. and that putting on such
branches and grounding them would
not affect the operation over the main
lines. This was afterward proved to
be erroneous, and these early expert
ments were not as satisfactory as they
would have been over a straight line.
On this occasion Miss Hamilton sang
for the entertainment of the party
in the Office of the Secretary, and con-
versation was held between the three
points where telephones were located.
October 15-At 9:15 am. to Treas
ury to see Kimball about life-saving
stations. At 10 to w. r.. Chambers
and Blaine's. At 1880 to White House
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to explain about telephones. Congress
convened today.
October 16-In the afternoon put
telephones in White House and Treas
ury Department.
October 20--Tested telephones be-
tween the War Department and the
arsenal. This was over an old tele-
graph line. and branch lire from
my Office at Fourteenth and G streets
was Connected to it, the same as in the
navy yard experiment On this occa-
sion Miss Hamilton sang at my office.
October 22--In> the evening DR..
Woodwork with some friends came
to see the telephone. Prior to this
time had run wire from my Office
on the ground floor at 1898 q street
to a front thirdstory room In the
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Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

Jack McCord, we'll known Alaska promoter, is said to have leased one million acres of land in Alaska proper and the nearby Aleutian Islands for development by a syndi- cate, which he represents. Enormous sheep, reindeer, cat tie, fur-raisink projects are to be undertaken. Mennonites and Mormons have been invit- ed to establish colonies on the land, and McCord claims it to be the start of the biggest and most substantial develoment Alaska has ever known. He asserts he has the backing of 30 of the leading banking in- terests of the country for the project.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

Granby Consolidated Mining company was expected to re- sume dividends at May IS meeting at quarterly rate of $1 or possibly 75 cents. Gran. by six per cent bonds have been reduced to less than $900,000 outstanding and 2 per cent debenture convertible reduced $2,935,O0O outstand- ing. Even on 13 cent copper company expects to show op- erating profit of over $4 a share for 1927 before depreci- ation but with complete con- version of z per cent debent- ures.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

The new official flag of Alas ka, authorized by the last legislature, is of decidedly novel design, according to the description given in the act providing for it's adoption which reads as follows:
 That the design of the of ficial flag is eight gold stare in a field of blue, so selected for it's simplicity, it's originality and it's symbolism. The blue, one of our national colors, typifies the evening sky, the blue of the sea and of mount ain lakes, and of wild floWers that grow in Alaska soil; the gold being significant of the wealth that lies hidden ir Alaska's hills and streams. The stars, seven of which form the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear, the most con- spicuous constellation in the Northern sky, contains the stars which form the ''Dipper' including the Pointers which point toward the eighth star in the flag, Polaris, the North star, the ever constant star Of the mariner, the explorer. hunter, trapper, prospector, woodsman and the surveyor. For Alaska the Northernmost star in the galaxy of stars and which at some future time will take it's place as the Forty-ninth star in the Nation al Emblem" In other words the flag is to be a represent ation of the Great Dipper and North Star in gold on a field of blue.
 The flag was designed by Benny Benson, 13-year old native student at the Mission Territorial school near Seward. The original design of the flag is to be framed and placed in the Territorial Museum at Juneau.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30
BIG OFFER FOR BEAR
 RIVER PROPERTIES

Six hundred thousand dol lars has been offered by East ern capitalists for the Argenta and Rufus properties in the upper Bear River valley, ac- cording to southern press an- nouncements. Both properties adjoin the George Copper properties, recently taken ov- CT by the Consolidated Smelt- ing & Mining Go.
 The offer is on a basis of 50 cents for each share of the stock of the two companies. Nothing could be learned of the offer locally.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

Recent reports from the south announce that the Internation- al Metals Exploration Co.,, of which J. K. Green is one of the guiding spirits, has made the final payment on its big Marmot River holdings and plans to run a 5000 foot tun. nel to cut the four majol showings at a depth of 5000 feet, as soon as the necessary financing can be arranged.
 The properties controlled by the company include the Pa tricia Group, Frazier Group, Dwyer Group and other ex- tensive holdings in the vicinity of the Porter Idaho, a total of AZ claims in all. Robt. Nelson, of Seattle, is president and T. s. Waltemeyer, who spent some time in the district last year, is secretary-treasurer.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
 TO AID MINING
 STEWART DISTRICT

A road and trail program in- volving expenditures of be- tween $80,000 and $10O,000 has been launched in the Stew art district by the Provincial Board of Public Works. The program is the most extensive in the history of the district and will result in immeasur- able benefits to the mining in- dustry. Included in the various major projects for which funds have been made available are a four mile extension of the present Bear River road be- tween Bear Lake and Ameri- can Creek; widening and sur facing the Stewart-Hyder road, surfacing the Marmot River wagon road; and construction of a bridge over the north fork of the Marmot; widening of the sWitchbacks on Premier hill and improvement of the Big Missouri trail. Extensive trail Improvements at num- erous important points are also contemplated in the upper Bear, Bitter and Glacier Creek, Bulldog Creek, Marmot and upper Salmon sections.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30
INDEPENDENCE DAY
 PREPARATIONS START

Plans for the observance of Independence Day, July 4th, were formally launched at a at a public meeting in Cham Der of Commerce Hall Wednes- day evening.
 The meeting was well attend ed and developed a marked sentiment in favor of making the celebration the best that has been held here.
 Merl F. Thomas was elected chairman of the general con- mittee and E. D. Haddon, was named secretary. The follow ing were also selected as chair men of special committees: Decorations :-Merl F. Thomas Sports :- w. C. Blanton Entertainments
 Clyde B. Hager Finance :- Holger Johnson Publicity:- D. J. Mulcare Parade:- T. w. Mcdonald Commissioner Mcdonald was also selected for Marshal of the Day.
 The chairmen of the special committees were authorized to select their own assistants in any number desired.
 Reading of the final report of the 1926 Independence Day committee disclosed that there is an unexpended balance of $176.85 availabll for this years celebration.
 The various special commit tees will meet next Thursday, June 2, to formulate the pro- gram.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30
RYDER WINS FIRST
 BASEBALL GAMES

The Hyder baseball team car ried off first honors in the first two games of the present seas on with Stewart. The initial set-to, held at Stewart last Tuesday, was won by the To- calls by the narrow margin of one point, the final score be- ing Hyder IT, Stewart 16.
 The second game was played on the local ground Sunday and resulted in a walk-away for the Hyder team, the score being 17 to 7.
 Although still far from being in good form the teams dis played a speed that promises well for later contests. Several new players appeared on both sides and gave evidence that their presence will add con- siderably to the stregth of the respective teams.
 Batteries in the first game were McNeill and Nicholson for Stewart, Powers and Ton kin for Hyder; second game Mcdonald and Tonkin for Fly der, McNeill, Nicholson and Bernie Mcdonald for Stewart. Clay Porter and Jas. Morrice umpired the first game and Dick Gregg and Morrice the second.
 The next game of the series for the Universal Supply Co.,. silver trophy cup will be play ed at Stewart next Sunday.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

The Stewart Baseball Club will hold a dance at Stewart Opera House Friday evening to raise funds for financing the club during the summer.
 In view of the kind interest and large attendance of Stew art people at the Hyder Base ball Club dance some weeks ago, it is to be hoped that Fly der residents will be equally generous in helping the Stew art team.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

The Stewart Board of Trade is making extensive plans for the reception and entertain ment of the large party of Vancouver Board of Trade members who are scheduled to arrive June 24th.
 The visitors will remain but one day, hence the principal effort will be to show them as much of the district as possible within so short a time. The schedule so far laid out calls for a trip to the Premier and also a visit to the Dunwell mine. AS the party is expect ed to be large, the task of con- veying them about is one that will probably tax local trans portation resources to the linn it. A variety of other forms of entertainment are also planned including dance.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

The Moves Boat Go. power boat Sunny Point replaced the Taku II on the Hyder-Ketchi- kan mail run last week, as g result of the recent purchase of the Williams outfit by the Moves Company. Sure Sten- berg, formerly associated in the ownership of the Mala- mute Cigar store, and well known locally, is the master of the Sunny Point. From Capt. Stenberg it was learned that the Moves Boat Go. has pur chased the Williams business entire, the deal including sev- eral mail routes, the power boats Taku II and Rough Ri der and the Williams dock at Ketchikan. MT. Wallace w. Moves, owner of the company now has five boats, the Juneta, E. J. N., Sunny Point, Taku Il and Rough Rider. The Sunny Point will be used largely for the Hyder run, for which pur- pose four staterooms will be installed, in addition to com fortable quarters forward for male passengers and a galley below decks.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

Gold bricks up to 50 pounds may be mailed from Alaska, according to a ruling receiv- ed from the Postmaster Gen. eral by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, which has been seeking a change to assist op, orators who make shipments overland and after the close of navigation. The postal reg ulations had previously limit ed mail packages to a weight of eleven pounds. A flat rate of two cents an ounce to any point in the United States has been made for gold.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

Included among the acts of the last Legislature is a law permitting the use of 30 per cent of territorial road funds not otherwise required, for constructing, maintaining or Illuminating airplane fields and hydro-plane moorings in the Territory.
 The act prohibits use of such funds for such purpose within 5 miles of cities or settlements having a population of more than 200, unless such city or settlement contributes at least 25 per cent of the construct ion costs.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

MT. and Mrs. John Hovland and family are now on the Atlantic Ocean enroute to Flu rope, having sailed from New York on the steamship Stavan- gerfiord May "A, according to a telegram received by Arthur Moa, general manager of the Mountainview Gold Mining Go. last week.
 The we'll known couple plan 70 visit relatives at Lillestrom, Norway and will probably be away from Hyder most of the summer.
 The European visit is the cul- imitation of an extended trip through the States, during which MT. and Mrs. Hovland visited in California, New Or leans, Florida and Washing ton, D. c.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30
PAT. DAILY AGAIN
 IN LIMELIGHT

Pat. Daly, veteran miner and prospector, whose connection with development of the Pre- mier, Big Missouri and other local properties has made his name widely known in mining circles, is again to the fore with another big development proposal for this district, ac- cording to the Alaska Weekly.
 Daly is said by this well known journal to have form ed a new company, known as the Daly Metal Mines, Inc. to exploit what is designated as the Young and ONeill group, located along the southerly border of the Premier proper ties and between the latter holdings and the B. c. Silver ground. The company, in which Daly is associated with a number of Seattle business men, is also said to hold bonds and options on undeveloped properties on Salmon River, Georgia River and Bulldog Creek.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

Henry Hummel, one of the earliest locators in the Texas Creek section and the owner of a number of valuable prop critics in that locality, returned last Monday from an extended stay in the States to look aft CT his local interests.
 MT. Hummel spent most of the period of his absence in Utah, where he was engaged in diamond drilling for one of large mining companies of that state.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

A crew of 26 men is now em- ployed by the Johnson-Gard- ner company on the Salmon River road extension contract and IA others are scheduled to arrive Monday evening. With the arrival of these men work will be in progress on four stations or units, covering the uncompleted sections. It is reported that the work is mak- ing good progress.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

The annual cleanup and inn provement of the cemetery was held today under the auspices of the Riverview Cemetery Association. The bulk of the camps male pop ulation was represented in the crowd leaving for the cem- etery this morning, in addit- in to a number of the fair sex, who will lend active assist ance to the cleanup labors by dispensing the big mulligan and other refreshments which form a most important feat ure of the days program.
 Under the plans outlined by the Cemetery Association, the grounds will be considerably enlarged by the removal of some of the standing timber and undergrowth and the cleared ground will be further improved by leveling and re, moval of brush.
 As a result of the annual cleanups so far held, the cem- etery has become a pretty and impressive burial place that is a credit to the town and its citizens.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-05-30

Chas. Lund, miner, was haled before U. s. Commissioner T. w. Mcdonald Friday morn ing on a charge of disturbing the peace. Lund was arrested by Deputy U. s. Marshal Don- aid E. Martin on a complaint made by Oscar Larsen, fore man at the Riverside mine. After entering a plea of guilty, Lund enriched the U. s. Treas ury somewhat by paying a fine of $50 and was discharged from custody.