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'D] : an} ‘ or John ~. 912 ‘ Cnnnig. 19M GREEN mm BLflGK A First 018.8% The Watchman-Wmdm that money can buy, rangu 13c. to 600.per 1b. Sp in 10 and 20 lb. On bhe night of November 23, 18â€", at about: half past eleven, Mr. John T. Folsom, of the firm of Dean {1nd F01- IULDULLI’ Va. vuv ..-._. V , som, lumber merchants, was shot upon the threshold of his office on Main-8b., Waterfield. The following is police- man O’Gorman’s account of_ t_h_e afl'air : "When I went: down Main-8b., a. little before eleven, all the stores and offices were dark and the street: seem- ed deserted; but when I came back Dean and Folsom’s office was lighted ‘I '-~._ V up. The curtains were not drawn and I looked in. I saw Mr. Folsom and a. strange man. The stranger was a wiry looking fellow with 100g black hair and mustache. He looked as if he might be one of the pertormers in the ‘Wiid West’ show up to the opera house : there we:e pictures of them on the billboard opposite the office. “They seemed to be having a hot discussion, but I could not hear what they were saying. Once I thought they would ccme to blows, and laid my hand upon the door knob. They might have seen me if they had net beam so taken up with themselves. After a while they seemed to cool ofi‘ a bit and get frzendly. I thought I wasn’t gomg to be needed, so I went up along toward the opera house. The only person I met was a woman. She had on a silk dress and her head was wrapped up in a ragged shawl. As she came under the gaslight I saw the glitter of a diamond bracelet at her w'rist. She crossed the street in front of me and ran by. Her dodging me and her queer rig made me suspicious and I turned to follow her ; but she must have gone in some alley, for I did not see her again. As she wasn’t drunk, I made up my mind that it was acme kind of a lark and went along. THURSDAY. MAY 18th, 1899. !___-_ nly the best MASSEY ' les, Cultivators, Dri ers, Tehders, Rakes, Reapers, a) first Class tiog ; Fresh Beef, Smoked and Dried Prices before You Pu Lamb, Potk, Sausages, Ham. Come and get rchase elseWhe‘e' “When I got to the opera. house the show was nearly over. I found Ted Carrol, who was there on duty, and said,â€" “ ‘Come down street: as soon as you can; there’s a. devil of a. fellow out toâ€"night 3 it mould take more than one to run him in. easy.’ “I looked back once or twice. and noticed that folks were beginning to come out of the show. When I got nearly back to Dean and Folsom’s the young man came out and stood on the sidewalk talking with Mr. Folsom, who was in the ofiice. I thought that they were quarrelling again, and that they would draw a crowd when the theatre folks came along. There was a broken place in the sidewalk along there, but I was so interested in what was going on that I forgot it and stumbled into it. At the same moment there was a repel-t of a pistol. At first I was a little confused, and thought that my stumbling had somehow made my revolver go off. Then, as I got my balance, I saw Mr. Folsom stagger back into the office and the young man run across the street. ~ I ran after him. He turned in front of the bill- “Yes,” said Helen, firmly. “I understand,” said the officer, “and will tell him if it is permissible.” The next day the city rang with the account of the murder. There was great grief for Mr. Folsom, who had been a valued Citizen; but there was much congratulation that Wilmot had not escaped. According to the ac- counts of those who had seen him he was a most desperate looking villain. HIS motive was unknown, and the weapon was unaccountably missing; but no one doubted but that the murderer would meet the fate he so richly deserved. True to her word, as soon as she had seen her father’s remains laid in the family vault, Helen visited the prisooer. ‘O’Gorman was detailed to be present at the interview. Regardless of the presence of the oflicer, Helen board, dodged past me and ran into went straight to Wilmot and threw the oflice, shutting the d00r in my her arms around his neck. face. I pulled my revolver and went “Harry,” she cried, “I know you are in. Mr. Folsom was lying on the innocent, though my father accused floor and the young man was bending you with his latest breath. There ts No fit, no style, NO GOOD. A Tailor-Made Suit - Cut, made and fit to the contour of your form â€"-â€"is certain to look right and wear. chinery which accurately Parts of ma. fit withstand service. and parts which do SAME WITH not fit wear out quickest. CLOTHES. Choose you Vest. Trousers or Overcoat, an do the rest. Prices small as stitches. The BY WHOSE HAND YEREX, Little Britain Little Britaxn Cash Store. The ranging “1 P“°° {mm Spedal quotations Tamar, Little Britain lots. [ASSEY-HARRIS DIS, Drills, MOW ’crs, and Bind‘ of Flows and and Toronto ” looks of 3- vn suit 0f dash for the door. and almost ran into Ted Carrol’s arms. When he saw that) he couldn’t: get away he went to the corner as I ordered.” . L L _ atihufnnre of The above 13 O’Gorman’s story, station the 1163 follows is, mainly. the corner as J. amuw. The above is the substance of O’Gorman’s story, told at the police station the next morning. What follows is, mainly, from other sources; At the sound of the shot a little crowd began to collect, made up, most- ly, of people going home from the theatre, some of whom pressed into the cflice. Among them wasa physi- cian. All the others were driven out, and the curtains were drawn. The physician examined the wound and saw that it was mortal. “Send for his daughter,” he said; “he must die here.” * ___ mm: n “M v-s ‘ "G0 for D1155 O’Gorman. “1 Burbank will be tum.” num. At that time Waterfield had no pohce signal system an wagon. _ - -~:.1-..na man “0" far from the oflice, and Ted was so fortunate as to find a carriage, WblCh1 be pressed into service, so that he got back with Miss Folsom before Bur- bank, the third officer, who had been sent for, arrived. When the carriage stopped at the door O’Gorman knew in an instant what it meant and “Quick I” he cried, tbrov’ving open a closet door. “She must not see you. In there, and keep still." 1‘YL __ Union It was too late. wueu “we- Folsom entered the room where her father lay dying, shot by the hand of a base assassin, the young man stood directly befOre her. "Harry E” she cried. “Helen l” cried the young man. “I am innocent !” and knelt at her feet. O'Gorman drew a long breath. “Well, I’m beat !” he muttered . For a moment Helen seemed dazed. She had been told that her father was hurt, but not the nature and extent of his injury. The physicran and the officer partly hid Mr. Folsom from view. But now, seeing him, she sprang past the kneeling man and sank at his side. O’Gorman motioned to the young man to come forward. He obeyed, trembling violently. and held out his hands. The officer slipped the hand- cufl's over his wrists and Ted and Burbank led him away. o-v ‘ ‘ Uul Vulll‘ -v‘ ___ Mr. Folsom rezogn‘ized Helen and tried to speak. “What: is in, father ’1" she cried. “He did itâ€"Wilmot l” he gasped. “Don’t say that), father I” moaned the girl. ‘ - - L3..- ‘_J Vuv fi-." Her words seemed to anger him, and with surprising strength and energy he gasped again, hoarsley,-â€" , O XIYZI_AL _- O'V'L' V “Yes, ygs, 1 tell ion 1 W ilmot, cbward, traitor} He shot me I" And with these words upon his lips he died. Helen listened pa’oiently to what was said and made known her wishes. O’Gorman called a caniage and, at her request, accompanied her home. At abe door. to his surprise, she said,â€" “Can yofi carry a. fnessage to Mr. Wilmob?” “Well, you see. ma’am,” said the perplexed officer, “it: wouldn’t be exactly regular. I sbou‘d have to de- iiver it to 'the chief first. I don’t. like to disoblige a. lady, but it: is my duty, you see.” _.. n. "i .g‘ â€" “all imderstand,” said Helen; “but I do not believe your cblef will object. Tell Mr. Wilmob that; I believe him to be innocent and than I will go to see him at the earliest possible moment. ” The ofiicer gazed â€"at her in stupe- fsctlon. “Do you understand P" she cried impatiently. “Will you do it. 1” O’Gorman, still amazed, said slowly.â€" “I am to tell him that) yOu believe he is innocent ’1” “Yes,” said Helen, firmly. “I understand, ” said the officer, “and will tell him if it: is permissible.” The next day the city rang with the account of the murder. There was great grief for Mr. Folsom, who hau‘ been a valued Citizen; but there was much congratulation that Wilmot had not escaped. According to the ac- counts of those who had seen him he was a most desperate looking villain. HIS motive was unknown, and the weapon was unaccountably missing; but no one doubted but that the murderer would meet the fate he :30 richly deserved. True to her word, as soon as she had seen her father’s remains laid in the family vault, Heien visited the prisoner. O’Gorman was debailed to he pr esenb ab che interview. Regardless of the presence of the ofiicer, Helen. went straight to VTilmots and threw her arms around his neck. ' Folsom residence was not far the otfice, and Ted was so __ h a’na a carriane. which : ucu... Miss Folsom, Ted,” said “I will stand guard 11 be here before you re- to stop When Helen horrible mistake, , :4. ” some me,” said Wilmot. "Bab I can ex- plain nothing.” “You can: at. '1" ‘No-and I cannot tell why. Only continue to believe in me and I shall the content." “ - 3h ” nu non... ulU quv-a ' “You shall not die,” said Helen. “I have asked Mr. Alston, the best lawyer in the State. to defend you, and he has promised to see you and! let me know if he will take your case.” Wllmob sm‘led sadly. "The evidence that this oflicer must give,” he said, “will go far to convict me I am prepared for the worst.” Helen turned to the officer anxious- in his favor, sir 2” O’Gorman looked Wilmob squarely in the eye. “If you did not shoot Mr. Folsom, who did 'l” he asked. Wilmob colored as he answerdd,-â€"- “Your word will be more canvmciog than mine.” -LL-.. uuau ALI-“v. The two men looked at each other quesuioningly, almost defiantly, but neither spoke again, for at that momenb Mr. AlstOn arrived. and Helen, biddlng Wilmob be of good courage, departed. L . L k ‘ "‘ ,Aâ€"_ m1. ‘ n UUUIGSU, “urw- v- V The lawyer spent) an hour with the prisoner. and left: him looking much perplexed. When Helen called as his oflice by appointment), two days later, there was a stranger present who was introduced to her as Mr. Roberts, of Pinkerton’s Detective Agency. He â€"--- n naankanlv IOOkiDE man and .L Auuvâ€" VVV was a gentlemanly looking man and impressed Helen favorably. “Miss Folsom,” he said, “Mr. Alston has given me the facts in the case, so far as known. I am told that you believe Wilmot innocent. May I ask upon what grounds ’2” “He could never be so had,” said ‘Heleo earnestly. The lawyer smiled faintly, but the detectiva’s face was unmoved. “Wilmot is not a stranger to you, it! seems,” he said. “When and where have you known him, and under what circumstances 2” ‘When I was West with my father, two years ago, I became acquainted with him. He had previously worked for my father at Lumber City.” “Were your father and be upon good terms?" asked the detective. J tuxâ€"u: -4. 1n. “Is there nothing that you Helm-1 Abston. hwe'sitated and looked at Mr A. “It. is necessary that we should know all,” he said. “There was {conditional engage- ment,” answered Helen, with some embarrassment. “But: we have not met, until now, for a year.” - .1, luvv. w.â€".â€"- “Did yéh} ’father'approve of the engagement P” “fie did not.” The lawyer and the detective ex- changed swift, significant glances, un- noted by the ypnng women. ..... _ “Helen,” said the lawyer, "your father and Wilmob were not friends, it seems. They were seen quarrelling‘ violently. With his last breath your‘ father declared that W'ilmot was his siayer. That is the case against us, and a mightv strong one, too,” he muttered under his breath. “As against this you believe Wilmot inno- cent and ask me to defend him. Let me ask a question : If Wilmot did not shoot your father, who did? O’Gor man declares that no One else was present, and he is an itelligent and trustworthy man." THE WATCHMANâ€"WARDER: l. “In our profession.” said the detec- tive, sarcastically, “it is nob always possible to entertain a. very high opinion of the intelligence and trust.- worthiness of the average policeman. What became of the weapon? 10 was his duty to have secured it.” “It may have been picked up by a‘ stupid or ignorant person who wishes to keep it, or is afraid to produce it,” answered the lawyer. The detective smiled. “I have been looking up this O'Gorâ€" man a little,” he said. “It seems that he has been complamed of We or three times for being too quick in imaking charges and arrests.” “I bEIievevbe was exonerated every time,” said the lawyer. umc, uulu LUU Auwyuu "hasn’t: he a reputation for being a. little quick to draw_bis_ revolver '1” "He. was acquitted of that charge, also, I believe.” “Whitewashed, some say.” “I believe thab’was how the burg- lar’s counsel, one Alston, characterized in,” said the lawyer, coolly. “Speaking without prejudice against: O’Gorman, may I ask to what) all this tends ‘l” (‘Have you reflected.” said bbe detec- tive, “abut: the story of _thie goliceman ‘IIVU’ uuwv UUUUUUU J V- ----- r vvvvvvvv is wholly unsupported? Two men are engaged in an animated conversa- tion : how easy to magnify that into a quarrel I Neither of the men is known to have been armed: the only party with a weapon was the officer.” ”W811 2” “At regular intervals the police are required to discharge their revolvers and recharge them anew. Advantage is taken of this“ regulation to practice :firing at a mark. This was done the day after the murder. O’Gorman fired four shots. What has become of the U” U. shall not die,” said Helen. e asked Mr. Alston, the best in the State. to defend you, has promised to see you and mow if he will take your case.” :eemed and you can can say other l fifth P” ‘ “How did you learn this?” demon er with interest; ed the lawy , “From the janitor, at the station.” ”What is your theory?" “This; we know that the offic I thought Wilmot a ‘devil of a. fella l and had in view the possibility of 1 ing obliged to ‘run him in.’ ” “Yes P” ‘ ,,,:___,_ “mm, “Y es r" “Thus preposseseed against Wi] mot,” commued the detective, “O’Gorman wanted but the slxghtesb pretext to show his authority: Perhaps be Mr. Folsom would be importunate fellow, and ‘ may have ordered Wilmot to move on. Naturally \Vilmot resented Such inter- ference, and the officer drew his mevolver, for eflect, and because he had ‘ made up his mind that Wilmot was a bad man. There was a struggle and discharged, the bullet taking efiect upon Mr. Folsom.” “But Mr. Folsom declared that it was Wilmot who shot him,” objected the lawyer. ‘ .1 j-.--LZ-.n “Wil- the JBWyCL. "True,” said the detective. “Wil- mob was the last: person prominentfiy in his mind, and the shock and fright so confused him as to give rise to the delusion that Wilmot was his assail- ant.” ‘ “A42...â€" “who "But if this is the em does not Hany give it!” anxious‘ y. “Because,” answered the detecuve, "he 18 not certrin that. in was nob him- self who made the revolver explode accidentally, causing your father’s death. He fears that if this idea should occur to you you Would feel repelled, and he wou'd rather die than lose your regard. There are such men.” Helen shuddered at the thought ‘thus suggested. But the lawyer said: ‘ “I think your reasoning tar-fetched. Helen would not be repelled; she is not: that kind of a woman.” UVV Uuâ€"v .- _ He looked at. her queationingly, as he spoke, but Helen was silent». , The detective smiled grimly. It: was evident: that: he knew women better than the la_wyer. A!“ ,__ 1) UCULUL Ira-luv.- -_- ___ “We must: work [upon O’Gorman,” he said. "He is frightened now, and win deny everything. But he can be made to confess before It is too late.” 1) luauo UV bun-wâ€" -_- - ~‘I don’t: agree with with yen," said the lawyer decidedly. ”If he could invent such a story, he can stick to it). He has nothing to lose by remaining “I up: "Is it) nothing to suffer an innocent man to hang?” demanded the detec hive. sharply. “Wulmos will have to prove his innocence by evidence, not by theories, said the iawyer. “What. about that woman he met? Could she have had anything to do with the affair P" “About as much as I had,” said the detective, comemptuously, “admitting that) there was such a woman .” “O'Gorman isn’t a fool or a liar.” "Find h°r." The defective bowed and departed “This fellow, Roberta. may be right,” said Mr. Alston, turning to Helen. His theory would be a good one if ‘O’Gorman were the man he thinks- Before I can decide to take the case I must) make a little further investiga- tion along another line. I can do it while Roberts is looking up that woman, although, as he professes not to believe in her. he will only do enough to earn a few days’ pay.” Concluded next week How shall we know when an animal in ‘ ri ? An experienced eye and hand can to 1 this, says The Stockman. When a steer is fully ripe his flesh is firm. When the finger tips are pressed against the muscles of the animal there is less of yielding and softness than in the half- flnished animal. The shoulder blade, the loin and the pin bone will have an ap- pearance of plumpness allover them. The weigh scales will also tell a tale. When the steer is not ripe he should go on making the usual gains. When he is ripe the gains will drop. When a beast. there- fore, that has been gaining two or three pounds a day drops down to one pound a day, and his appetite is still good, he- gin to examine him for ripeness. It is one of the curious things about the ani- mal economy that a cattle beast will go on and eat after he is ripe; but he will ho: make a. corresponding increase in weight. It is a curious question as to what becomes of the food. LINDSAY. ONT. A spring colt ought to be weaned bo- foro the pastures become mnty of herb: age. At the same time it should be used to taking a little grain twice a day while it is still running at pasture. The oat is, of course, the best groin for colts, as it is also for the horse. It does not take much oats or meal to keep a young colt thriftily growing during its first winter. It oats and corn are ground together, without the cob, and some wheat bran is added. it will, in most cases, make a better ration fed with out hay than could be got from feeding oats alone. No corn and cob meal should be fed to young colts. or, in fact, to any young animal. The cob is extremely hard to digest, and, at least for all young stock, has not enough nutrition to compensate for the danger fpom using it. 1:17 the curry comb on the cow. Keep the swine out of very cold winds. A sow less than a year old is too young to breed. Feed clover hay to swine. Steam it; if you can. Throw a. blanket; over the pigs in very cold weather. . ' The hog has been a. mor a and will be again. t“ 86 raiser When times improve the horse market will improve. Why not out the 3113 hau- horso that has it. 8-” on the Some of the best swine breeders do not use out straw for bedding. 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