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Show VvNVAV PAU1S MA B r BYXOPSI8 rfoa tasr beautiful but mystn oat rrtpphd qtrl a vnest ut the hot, te of Aiuotd HbWfJotr, wealthy retired huger, at Washuwti end has yon h, k the lo"e of Jatk, h.a adopted son The elder IKiuffow aft? tpcrf it not oil she seems, however, nnd enltsts G 1 home, Heiretirv, to kelp him find evidence fuif will preient the marriage of Jack and h lea. J)r Paul Kane, ant peon. it fotnd dead under hut bedroom window ufter Alan hae consented telnr-tuntl- y to be examined bp Mm 7 Ae Metre upseta both Elea end the elder Wtneioie strangely An auhe died of poison, topsy prove not the folk When the elder W tn alow reft tee Jack a request foe-- fib bbb and makes disparaging rc marka about hlsn Jack, fu a moment of rape, chokes him Lt ter Mrs . 11 tnsloio rmnoimcf her husband is ill from another heart attack Lucy, the maid going out late nt night to mail a letter, is terrified at seeing the shadow of a human being, madly dancing, silhouetted on enrtoin of tfround-jloo- r room r NATALIE SBUNES LINCOLN I hiv. coihplieij with his fequest. here, went on the coroner, a do tors certificate stating that jo-i- r husband i9 ill In bed He is, the responded, qui-l- y too ill to come here He will be called later. Pen field shuffled his papers a'lt. . You have both resided In Ws-- c ington for some time?" Yes; to he exact, six years a- -c seven months." Mrs. Winslow was more f fu precision of spe-c- h lio.iiK-eto cover the agitation sin Alv feaied would betray Itself. came here Bhortly after lit ceased to take an active part In the law practice of the Arm, Win low, Osborne and Company." Ah, he was the senior partner? Yes What branch of the law did your husband practice criminal law?" Chapter N Oh, no; he was a custom law THE INQUEST yer." I see " ceased playing THORNE'S chief assistant, Jim with his Penfiold pencil and laid it down Barker, welcomed his appearHow many aye there in your house ance in the office next morning, hold, madam? My husband and myself, and oftr telegram in hand. W drew blank, Chief, " he said adopted son, John," checking them off on her lingers as she enumerate:, "Police headquarteia in Chicago each name: Onr guest, Misa Else wired that all records show that no- Chase, her trained nurse. Miss A' if body by the name of Elsa Chase Kline; the tour servants, Lambert, was a patiept In any of the hos- the butler; Peter, the chauffeut; Jane, the cook, and Lucy, t'-- housepitals in Chicago during the past maid; she acts as tny personal twelve months. maid. Franrise being on ter vaca Thorne contented himself with tion. And your servants about yout a grunt for an answer, then took . country place the telegram --and --read 4t ' seif Ferguson my gardener and his File it, he directed briefly; two assistants; he lives la the "then wire headquarters if they or cottage, but they do not." Now, Mrs. Winslow, how long their traffic bureau have a record j of an automobile accident last have you known Dr. Paul Kane? "For over fifteen years and spring between a car belonging to , He attended my John Winslow of this city and a more," crisply. taxicab. . . . Winslows District father in Boston, and we have looked upon him as a close l of Columbia license tagj is friend as well as our physiThe morning Post next claimed bis interest and among the obituary no-- i cian." "Did Dr. Kane seem in hit usual tices he found the lines; health when he arrived at your KANE Suddenly, on Monday, November 11, 1826, Paul E , orhouse on Monday night? thopedic surgeon, of Boston Mass , I should say yes, she spoke , in hiB fiftieth year, at Oaklanda, more thoughtfully, choosing her residence of J. Arnold Winslow. Notice of funeral later. words, and her altered demeanor On the page opposite, under a was not lost on either Coronor column heading, appeared a short or Thorne. The deteetiv, article, giving the following hare with Dr. McLane, had moved foe Paul welt ward nntli they occupied seats on fact;, that Kane, known orthopedic enrgeon of Bos- tho front row and almost directly ton, Mass., while Visiting Arnold opposite tho witness chair. "H Winslow at his country home, had appeared older, true, but I should become ill in the night and, seek- say in good health and spirits. Howing fresh air, bad opened the bath-- ever," modifying her remarks with room window, lost his halance and some haste; I only saw Dr. Kane plunged to bis death on the con- for a brief time possibly not longer crete walk below. than halt an hour. Even though located in one of the Why was that. Mrs. Winslow? most unattractive sections of the Dr. Kane came Just tor the city, parking apace near the morgue night, with the intention of teeing was j already , when our guest. Miss Chase; she Is an in Thorns got there. At sight of the valid a a cripple," hesitating te large car drawn up before the en- her speech for the first time. Dr trance, his footsteps quickened. Kane spent the evening with her Back of tho handsome limousine and we did not meet again as stoda station wagon and) Fergu- retired early, leaving my fcusbcni' son, 'sitting behind the steering and his guests playing poker la the wheel, nudged Lambert as the de- card room." tective drew near; that wo: thy Penfield stood up. "That Is a! bowed raspectfuliy as Thorne ad- Just now, 'Mrr- - Winslow," heV-holdln- g dressed him. out his hand to help ha "Yea, sir, be said, in answer to down the steps. . Mrs. the detective's question. "Dr. Wingate will take t! Winslow's Just gone in. She told stand," announced the coroner. , with a Jerk of his head inus, You performed the autopsy or dicating the other domestics from Dr. Paul Kane, did you not? , Oaklands occupying the hack seat "Yes, sir, in your presence lta of the car, to stay ere till were Dr. Leonard McLanea Tb at wanted. Dr. McLanes with her, sistant coroner produced an ana sir." tomlcal chart and turned lt o thus Thornes look passed from tbs the members of the Jnry could tot butlers eminently respectable conn low his pencil as ho drew It along tenance to Ferguson. Tbs gar- illustrating his meaning. TI.m dener held an unlighted cigar be- injuries to the shoulder or.d bead tween his lips, chewing and turnfng while painful, would not hnv. it continuously. caused death," he said; "nor tJiild Have, p match, Ferguson?" and we find any organic ailment tn as Thorne put the question he drew which could be placed the respon out a box and tossed lt into the car. sibility tor Dr. Kanes sudden Thank e, Ferguson removed death; tor his age he enjoyed re the cigar and showed his nicotine-staine- markable health, apparently." Win teeth in an expansive grin. gate paused, then spoke with mo"' Can ya tell ns how long well be impressiveness, but the cyanoned awaitin?" condition of the lips and the brlgh I have no idea. Thorne eyed red patches of color found on the the man narrowly; his unhealthy surface of the body convinced ui color and unwholesome appearance that death had resulted from som generally was not prepossessing, poison. but bis eyes, deep blue in color and His words created a mild eecta keenly alive under their heavy tion; reporters dropped their list lashes, gave indication of a men- less air and the jury to a man tality not in keeping with Fergu- straightened tip. son's slothful habits. A more careful blood test was Without further remark, the de- made," went on Wingate. The tective entered the building, moved spectrum of the blood was cbarac up the aisle and sat down by Leon- teristic of carbon monoxide poison ard McLano. lng. Mrs. Winslow sat on the physiThe foreman of the jury, sittint cians left; she made no response with mouth agape, nudged tbe man to Thornes greeting, next to him, then leaned forward contenting herself with a stiff nod. and, with a deprecating glance at Her name, pronounced by the coro- the coroner, addressed Wingate. ner, echoed through the Do you mean the carbon monox chamber and brought her to her Ida gas we are always warned feet with a Jump. Leaning heavily about when starting cars in closed oa McLanes arm she mounted the garages?" he asked, incredulously! I few steps to the platform, (Copyright, D. Appleton A Co ) remove "Pleaso j your veil, madAn Important witncaa at tha am," directed Coroner Penfleld, co?enr't hearing proves te he and with marked reluctance she missing in tomorrows ship ter. 11 '? - J- -- are" for-lu- Pen-fiel- i d 1 d d half-empt- y .VALUE OF FAIRS By Director William Peterson This is the season of county and community fairs. Fairs are institutions that are almost as old as recorded civilizations. During those years there has been a stimulating effect by allowing people to come together and measure their efforts and their products against each other. The lesson which the individual gets from visiting the fair is most profitable- - They usually bring their best to display. They find at the fair some'-thinequal or superior. Usualis formed ly a resolution while observing it that next year the display will be better so that, each receives a stimulus from the other and all go back benefltted. The Extension Service believes the county or community fair is worth while and urges that they continue on the present high grade, as a power for developing institutions by displaying and demonstrating what Should be accomplished. The money used for this type of education is well spent, and we would urge more people in the community to attend the fairs and reap this benefit. ... .. 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