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THE LADY FROM NOWHERE A DETECTIVE…
(PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT.] THE LADY FROM NOWHERE A DETECTIVE STORY. BY FERGUS HUME, Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," The Third Volume," For the Defence," "The Lone Inn," kc., &c- [C 0 P Y r, I G H T.1 CHAPTER XIII.—ARTHUR FERRIS. The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity. No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to pro- cure a warrant of arrest against the young man yet before doing so, and to be certain that his be- lief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's. These worthy Jews he questioned closely concerning the necklace, and the man who had pawned it. The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain, and the individual, on the evidence of his appear- ance, and of the birth mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for anyone but Ferris. Further more his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person. I understand now why Miss Wedderburn fainted," said Gebb to himself. She thought when I mentioned him as her lover, that I had discovered the truth, and feared for his safety. No doubt, hav- ing informed him about that necklace, and Miss Gilmar's fear of death, he killed and robbed the woman in the hope that Dean would be blamed." If things were as Gebb surmised, Ferris in hoping that his crime would be laid to the charge of Dean, displayed an amount of cunning hardly compatible with his disposal of the plunder. lie had accom- plished the crime so cleverly, and had escaped so mysteriously, that Gebb could not understand why he had pawned the necklace so openly, the very next day, under the obviously false name of James Brown. The rashness nullified his former caution, for he might have guessed that information con- cerning the jewels would be sent to all panwshops. As a criminal, Ferris evidently had to learn the A.B.C. of his craft. Why did he not wait until the storm blew over before pawning the necklace," murmured Gebb, much perplexed, "or at least, take the stones out of their setting and sell them separately, either in London, Paris, or Amsterdam? Discovery would have been more difficult in that case. And why did he pawn them so hurriedly unless he intended to leave England? But in that case Edith Wedderburn would have known of his intended departure, and probably would have gone with him. Rum sort of cove he must be." Gebb in this manner argued the case for and against Ferris, for the young man's conduct displayed such a mixture of caution and rashness as to perplex the detective. Still it was no use, as he well knew, to waste his time in making bricks without straw, when the arrest of the culprit might enable him to gain a frank explanation of these obviously silly actions; BO Gebb, on the evidence of the pawning, procured a warrant and proceeded to take Ferris in charge. As a further mark of the man's folly, he had given a wrong name but a right address: and Gebb pro- ceeding to Chclsea asked at an Eden Street hcv.se for Mr. Brown, only to be told that Mr. Ferr;s wts the sole lodger in it. The naive simplicity of this novice in crime almost made the detective swear to his innocence on the spot. "Confound it," said Gebb, disconcerted by this, the man has gone about the pawning so openly that I really believe he is guiltless of the crime. Either that or he's a born fool, although even that is d,oubtful. Miss Wedderburn is not the sort of woman to love an idiot, although she does p'ot.ect one. Seems to me as I'm dealing with a lot of crazy folk." Ferris chanced to be absent at the time of Gebb'3 visit, but was expected back every moment; so on intimating that he wished to see the artist on a matter of importance, and would wait for his re- turn, the detective was shown into the studio. It was a, bare apartment of some size, with ample light but few decorations. Ferris seemed to be rather a hard worker than an artistic dandy, for there were scattered around none of the knick-knacks and "bibelots" which many painters love to collect. There was a sprawling lay figure near a carpeted dais for the model, specimens of work on the walls, plaster heads and unfinished pictures lying about in disorder, and on the easel, beside a rusty iron stove, a landscape picture in progress of painting. Altogether the studio looked anything but that of a Sybarite, and in no wise accorded with Prain's description of Ferris as a scamp, for scamps as a rule owe their doubtful reputations to their assiduity in gratifying all their tastes, the best and the worst. "Yet he must have been hard pushed for money to murder that old woman in order to rob her," said Gebb. So if he is economical here, I expect ho is wasteful in other ways. Hullo! here's a letter on the writing table with the Norminster postmark. Empty!" he added in disgust, finding no letter inside. Yet it is from that girl, I am certain. The handwriting is that of a woman. Hum! And yesterday's date, I see by the postmark. She has been writing to warn him. She knows all about the matter. I wish I culd find the letter. She's a deep one, that girl, and as sharp as a needle. She wouldn't have bungled the murder as Ferris has done" With this doubtful tribute of admiration Gebb calmly proceeded to turn over the papers on the writing table, and examine the drawers. But he could find no letter from Edith amongst the loose papers, and the drawers proved to be locked, which showed that Ferris was a more cautious man than his conduct in pawning the necklace indicated. How far Gebb would have proceeded with his search or how successful he would have been it is hard to say for iust as he was casting his eyes towards a bureau which he thought, might contain papers likely to illuminate Ferris and his dark ways, the door opened and the man himself entered with a brisk step. He appeared agitated and rather pale, but on the whole composed and business-like. For a moment or so he did not speak, but looked at Gebb with no very friendly expression of count- enance. On his side, the detective scrutinised the face of the newcomer with close attention, to see in what degree he corresponded to the descriptions of Prain and Martin. He beheld a tall and slender man, with an intelligent expression and brilliant blaok eyes. On his short upper lip there was a small pointed moustache, which gave him a rather military appearance, and on his right check a purple mark, the size of a sixpence, but which—his skin being so dark-did not show very conspicuously. He was dressed quietly and in good style, and to all appear- ance was a man who respected himself too much to indulge in the profligacy with which he was credited by Prain. Gebb was rather favourably impressed by him than otherwise, and could not help regretting his errard. "I am told vou are waiting to see me," said Ferris civilly. May I inouire your business?" "Is your name Arthur Ferris?^' It is; may I ask what—— I arrest vou in the Queen s name!" interrupted Gebb laying one hand on the young man's shoulder, and with the other drawing forth his war- rant. Ferris turned white even to the lips, and leaped back with an exclamation of alarm and sur- prise. The detective's action seemed to amaze him. Arrest me Why? what for? Who are you?" "My name is Gebb: I am a detective. Here is my warrant for (your arrest, Mr. Ferris, on a charge of murder." "Murder!" repeated Ferris, much agitated, as was natural. "You accuse me of murder? There is some mistake." „ People in your position always say so, replied Gebb, drilv, but there is no mistake. You mnr- dered'a woman called Gilmaron the 24th July last. "It's a lie! I no more murdered Miss Gilmar than you did." That has yet to be proved, sir. Here is my warrant, and I have a couple of men outside m case of need. However, I have no desire to make trouble, and if you come along with me quietly, I shall use you ^civilly. We can drive to the prison 511 Ferrt^who was looking round wildly, as though for some means of escape, started and recoilea at the sound of the ill-omened w°r(^ ° he echoed, hoarsely. Great God you would not take me to prison. I-am innocent, I tell you. I know nothing of this murder. "We have evidence to the contrary, Gebb, quietly," "and I advise you, sir, to hold your tongue. Anything you say now will be used in evidence against you." "I shall not hold my tongue, said Ferris, with more composure. "There is nothing I can say likely to inculpate me in the matter. I protest against your action. I protest against being treated as a criminal. "You can protest as much as you like, Mr. Fer- ris but you must come with me. You may thank vour stars that I have not put the darbies on you. Give me your word not to attempt escape, and we 11 walk out arm-in-arm no one will guess where you are going. You see I wish to make matters easy for "I shall not try to escape," Raid the unfortunate voung man, proudly, as I have done nothing wrong. If I must go to prison on this charge, I must, and I thank you. Mr. Gebb, for your civility, but I swear before God that I am innocent of this crime." 1, < With thif speecn lie resumed his nat anft "WaJked slowly out of the studio. Gebb followed forthwith, and slipped his arm within that of Ferris, no that the pair seemed to be leaving the house in a. friendly way. Two men were waiting at a distance, but on Gebb's nodding to them to intimate that his charge was amenable to reason, they walked off; and shortly afterwards the detective and Ferris got into a hansom. Gebb directed the driver whither to so and then turned to comfort his companion, for whoso despair he felt extremely sorry. Certainly, the voung man R conduct did not suggest guilt. Cheer up, Mr. Ferris," he said, kindly; if you ore innocent you will soon be out of this trouble." "I don't know however I came into it,'replied Ferris, disconsolate. "You mean kindly, Mr. Gebb therefore, in spite of what you .say regarding rnv remarks being used against me, I shall speak freely. I did not know Miss Gilmar at all. I never set eyes on her in my life; ai-id until yester- day I was not aware of her death." I see. Miss Wedderburn wrote and informed ^ouf knowC<of *Miss "WeSderburn ?" asked Ferris, in Burprise.. i_ i T "I have seen her and spoken with her; and I know from her own lips that she is engaged to vou. On your writing table I s»iv an envelope with The Norminster postmark and yesterday s date, so I guessed that she wrote to you about Miss Gilmar's ^e"*She didl I have no reason to conoeal it. But flhejdid ftot^jagfltioa tHt she bid ppnYSrsgd gittt --— — —- "Perhaps not, Mr. Ferris. She is a young lady who can keep her own counsel." She has no secrets that I know of," said Ferris, haughtily. Gebb shrugged his shoulders. She has one about you," he said, calmly. Indeed," replied the other with sarcasm. And do you know what it is, Mr. Gebb?" I did not know when I saw her, but I know now. Miss Wedderburn is aware that you killed Miss Gilmar." "Did she say so?" asked Ferris, anxiously. "No; but I guess that is her secret. You are guilty, you know!" "I swear I am not," rejoined Ferris, vehemently. "I never saw Miss Gilmar. I did not murder hei. I know nothing about the woman." Do you know anything about the diamond necklace?" "The diamond necklace!" stammered Ferris, changing colour, and with a visible start, for this leading question evidently took him by surprise. ,,Yes I the necklace you pawned on the 25th of July to Aaron and Nathan." "It—it—was—was mine," replied the young man as clearly as his consternation would let him. It was not yours," said Gebb, sharply; it was Miss Gilmar's; she wore it on the night of the murder, and it was taken from the corpse." I did not take it. I did not take it." Yet you pawned it." Yes, I pawned it, but I swear I did not take it." Then how did it come into your possession?" "I refuse to answer that question," said Ferris, sullenly. Gebb shrugged his shoulders. Just as you please," he said; "but the fact of your pawning that necklace is tho cause of your arrest. If you can explain I explain nothing. I intend to keep my business to myself." "Then you will be in danger of the gallows!" Ferris bit his lip and shuddered. I am inno- cent," he said, wonderfully calm, considering his position, but I refuse to state how I became possessed of the necklace." CHAPTER XIV.-A SURPRISING DIS- COVERY. The next day Ferris was brought up before the magistrate on the charge of murdering Miss Gilmar. He looked pale and ill, and heard the evidence of his pawning of the necklace in absolute silence. When he was asked to defend himself he refused to utter a word he declined even to engage a solicitor; so in tho face of this conduct there was nothing for it but to commit him for trial. Ferris asked for bail, but his request being refused, he was taken back to prison, still silent. He might have been a stone image for all the information tho law got out of him and everyone marvelled at his obstinacy, so dangerous to himself, so inexplicable to others. Gebb could not understand why he acted in this way and risked his neck in so obstinate a manner. Certainly Ferris declared himself to be inno- cent; but he refused to prove the truth of his words, and preserved an impenetrable silence which at once perplexed and provoked the detective. Tho only reason he could conjecture for the mulish be- haviour of the artist was that the evidence against him was too strong for disproval, and that he knew this to be the case. Still he might make an effort to save himself," thought Gebb, as he sat meditating in his office, if only to tell a lie although I don't quite see what he could say. Mrs. Presk declared that Miss Gilmar wore her jewels on that evening, and when we found the body those jewels were gone. The principal jewel—which is a necklace-was pawned the day after the murder by Arthur Ferris, who knows Miss Wedderburn, who knew Miss Gilmar; and he refuses to state how the necklace came into his possession. If he murdered the woman his possession of the diamonds is easily accounted for if he is innocent he must have obtained the necklace from the assassin. Therefore, if not guilty himself he must know who is: that is plain logic." Logic or not, the result of the argument was very unsatisfactory, and Gebb in his own mind was un- able to decide either for or against Ferris. He had that morning informed Prain by letter about the artist's committal for trial, and asked him to call at the prison to discover if possible the reason for the strange conduct of Ferris. Also, he requested Prain to call at his office, and tell him the result of the interview. So when his meditations were interrupted by a sharp knock at the door, he quite expected to see the little solicitor enter. In place of Prain, however, he beheld the burly form of John Alder, who appeared to be different from his usual genial self. You are no doubt surprised to see me here, Mr. Gebb," he said, when the first greetings had passed, "but I am greatly disturbed about Ferris. He is a friend of mine, you know." Gebb did not know about the friendship, but he was well aware that Ferris was Alder's favoured rival with Edith Wedderburn, so wondered at the tender-heartedness of the man who was distressed over the removal of an obstacle to his wooing. "Why are you disturbed?" asked Gebb, rather sceptically. What makes you worry over Ferris?" Because I am sure ho is inYiocent of this murder," replied Alder. Oh, I heard all about his arrest and commital for trial from Prain, who has gone round to see him. So I thought I would come and tell you that I am convinced of his innocence." "But he pawned the necklace, Mr. Alder; he admits that he did." Then he must bar? jbtained the necklace from someone else." "That may be, sir," said Gebb, quietly, "but if he did ho refuses to say as much. And whoso- ever give him the necklace killed Miss Gilmar." What defence does he make?" asked Alder, looking puzzled. "None. He asserts his innocence, but refuses to explain how he became possessed of the necklace. If he can't explain, or won't explain, those dia- monds will hang him." "In what way? I don't quite see how you arrive at that point." Miss Gilmar wore the necklace on the night she was killed," explained the detective; "it was gone when we found the body, so by the strongest of circumstantial evidence the assassin must havo taken it." "All this may be true, Mr. Gebb, but it does not prove that poor Ferris is guilty." I think it does," replied Gebb, coolly, seeing that he pawned the necklace in question. If he isn't the principal, he is an accessory before the fact." Won't he confess how he became possessed of the diamonds?" No, not to me. He refuses to say a word in his own defence." "Then I tell you what," said Alder, gravely, this quixotic young man is defending another person; he is shielding the assassin." If he is that shows him to be an accessory either before or after the fact," repeated Gebb. But who is the person you think he is shielding?" "Dean I believe the man killed my cousin." Does Mr. Ferris know Dean?" asked Gebb, looking up sharply. No. Nor did he know Miss Gilmar, so far as my knowledge goes," said Alder with a nod. "Ferris has been a friend of mine for many years, and f.lthough for certain reasons we are not very intimate, I am sure he is not guilty of this crime." If Ferris did not know Dean, or does not know him, I don't very well see how he can be shielding him," cried Gebb, irritably. If you will excuse mo saying so, Mr. Alder, I think you are talking sheer nonsense." "I am sorry you think so," said Alder, stiffljT. Of course I only state that Ferris is not acquainted with Dean so far as I am aware but he may know him for all that." "Why?" asked Gebb, pertinently. Because I am certain that Dean is guilty." Admitting that he is-which I don't on the strength of the romantic vow—how did For.-is be- come possessed of the necklace? I don't know. Only Ferris can explain that." "Well then, Mr. Alder, he won't explain. So on the face of it he is guilty and Dean isn't." "I tell you he is innocent!" said Alder, angrily, and my friend Mr. Basson can prove it. Basson-Clement Basson, the barrister?" said Gebb, with a staro. Why what on earth has he got to do with it? "He saw Ferris on the night of the murder I" "Saw him! Where?" "At Grangebury! In tho evening." And Miss Gilmar was murdered at Grangebury," said the detective. Why that looks as though Ferris was guilty. Your evidence rather condemns than exonerates him." Not at all," rejoined Alder, tartly. Ci I read the evidence of the murder in the daily papers, although I did not know at the time that Miss Ligram was my cousin, Ellen Gilmar." "Well. What of that?" inquired Gebb, rather puzzled by the irrelevancy of this remark. This much. Mrs. Presk and her servant were at a lecture on Dickens in the Grangebury Town Hall." "I know that." "Well, Mr. Gebb, that lecture was given by Basson 1 By Clement Basson, the barrister, who defended Dean twenty years ago?" "The same! You must know that Basson is a friend of mine," continued Alder, conversationally, and a. barrister, like myself. He is by no means well off, as ho is fonder of play than of work. I suggested to him that he should write and deliver a few lectures in order to make money, for he has a fine voice and is an excellent orator. He adopted my suggestion and wrote a lecture on Dickens but being nervous, he wished to make an experi- ment in the suburbs, before attempting to interest a London audience. I suggested that he should de- liver it in the Grangebury Town Hall, as I know many people in that suburb. He consented, and delivered the lecture on the 24-th July, that is, en the very night my cousin was murdered." "And Mrs. Presk attended the lecture with her servant," reflected Gebb. Did you know that Miss Gilmar was in Grangebury?" "I! No! She took lodgings in Paradise Row rrider the name of Ligram, you know," said Alder -X nad not set eyes 6n ner tor year«—m ract, not since she left Kirkstone Hall. Out of terror lest she should be killed by Dean, she kept her address secret from all, although I believe she occasionally wrote to Miss Wedderburn on business." "I know," replied Gebb, with a nod. "Bui Miss Wedderburn had not heard from your cousin since six months before the murder so she was not aware of Miss Ligram's-or rather Miss Gilmar's— presence in Grangebury. But what has the lecture to do with Ferris and his innocence?" I'm coming to that," said Alder, quietly. As I had suggested the lecture to Basson, I wished him to have a large audience, so I asked my friends in Grangebury to af±p"d also I invited some Lon- don acquaintances, aTrrongs* them Ferris." "Did Ferris go to the ieefure?" Yes. I saw him myself at the door, when I spoke a few words to him. He sat in a front row and Basson-who knowa him-told me that bt ItotdjtaUaJte fA4.RtJit teste* "Oh," said Gebb, meaningly. "Almost to the end!" Well, at all events, he stayed until ten o'clock." replied Alder, rather nettled. And as my cousin was killed about that time, Ferris could not have murdered her." "No! Certainly not. So far as I can see, Ferris can prove an alibi. If so why does he not defend himself in that way?" Alder shrugged his shoulders. I can't say; unless he is shielding someone. I suggest Dean, as I really believe that Dean is guilty but then- so far as I know-Ferris is not acquainted with Dean. Nor is anybody; for the man has not been heard of since he escaped from prison. But you see, Mr. Gebb, that if my cousin was murdered at ten o'clock—and the medical evidence says she was —Ferris, who was in the Grangebury Town Hall at that hour, cannot be guilty." "I admit that! I shall look into the matter," said Gebb, and let me tell you, Mr. Alder, that I think very well of you for coming forward with this evidence, as I know that Mr. Ferris is your rival." With Miss Wedderburn," said Alder, colouring. "True enough; but for all that I don't want him to be hanged when I know that he is innocent. If Miss Wedderburn marries Ferris I'll just have to put up with it, that's all." Gebb was about to express further admiration of Alder's conduct when the door opened unexpectedly, and Prain came hurriedly into the room. The little man looked worried, and with a nod to his brother lawyer, he threw himself into a chair near tho detective's desk. "Well, Gebb," he said, in a vexed tone. "I have been to see that young ass, and I can't induce him to speak." There will be no need for it," said Gebb, quietly, "I know now that he is innocent, Mr. Prain." How is that?" asked the solicitor in amazement, whereat Gebb, with the assistance of Alder, told him of the presence of Ferris in the Town Hall at the hour the murder was committed. Prain was more amazed than ever. "Great heavens!" he said, "if the man is innocent, and can prove it, as you say, why doesn't he speak out?" Because he is screening someone, I think," said Gebb. "I know he is," said Alder, and I believe that the someone is Dean." "Why?" asked Prain, with a sharp look. I believe that Dean committed the crime, Mr. Prain." Yes, but you also believe that Ferris docs not know Dean," cried Gebb, crossly; "so why ishould he shield him?" That is a paradox," said Alder, smiling. Prain looked up with a grave expression on his face. "It is a paradox which I can explain," he said shortly. "Ferris does know Dean." "He does know Dean!" cried both his hearers in amazement. "Yes! I may as well tell you both, that Arthur Ferris is the son of Marmaduke Dean." (To be Continued.)
FOOTBALL NOTE S
FOOTBALL NOTE S The match on Saturday proved of a very inter- esting character, and the Rhyl United are to be congratulated on the display they made against the champions of the Combination. Chirk did not expect to have been faced by a team such as Rhyl was able to put on the Ground on Saturday, and instead of going twly victors they had to be content with a draw, thereby adding one point to their score in the table. At the start Rhyl had to face a slight breeze, but they had the light at their back. The home team was the first to break away, and in a few seconds the forwards were swarming around the visitors' goal, but they were pulled up for a foul when in a splendid position for scoring. The Chirk centre-forward obtained possession after this, and worked the ball down the field, but Vernon Jones was found at home and cleared very neatly, sending the ball up on the left wing, where Will Jones and Hall worked it within shooting distance. The shot was spoiled, but a foul was awarded Rhyl right in front of goal. Middleton took the free kick, but did not send the ball far, the result being that the Chirk forwards quickly took advantage of the opportunity afforded them, and made a rush for the Rhyl end. Vernon Jones again cleared, and passing to Hall; the latter took it up the field until he was compelled to send it on to Will Jones, who made a capital attempt at the goal, but the visitors' custodian easily cleared. Matthews obtained possession, but did not succeed in landing the ball in the goal. It just reached the line, and was at once sent down the field. Rhyl continued to press, and a corner resulted It was not converted, and saon after this Rhyl had a foul awarded against them in front of their goal, but the free kick sent wide of the mark. It was, however, quickly returned, and for a short time Rhyl backs were kept busily engaged clearing. After this the local forwards succeeded in breaking away, and Thomas put in neat work on the right, eventually calling upon the Chirk goal- keeper to punch out on several occasions. The combination of the visitors' forwards at times was very good, and once they obtained possession they cleared their ground very quickly, to be pulled up as sharply by the Rhyl backs. Their chances were repeatedly spoiled, and even when a foul was awarded them within easily shooting distance cf their opponents' goal the ball was sent sailing over the crossbar. It was almost 'impossible to keep an account of the fouls awarded to both sides. The whistle was voinl, throughout the whole of the game. and the referee pulled up the players for the slightest breach of the rules. He let them clearly under- stand from the start that he would not tolerate rough play. Hughes and Middleton did good work just before half time and at a stage of the game when dashing play was most wanted. Chirk forwards endeavoured during the last few minutes to rush the ball down, and they did succeed Mn reaching the goalkeeper, but were unable to break through. After half-time Rhyl had to face the light, but the wind had dropped and they had no advantage from it. Chirk secured the ball soon after the kick-off, and made a splendid run down on the left, the outside forward beautifully centred, and the ball was banged into the goalkeeper hands, but he managed to clear it easy. In the attack made by Chirk a foul was awarded against Rhyl, A corner, however, fell to the visitors, but in taking it the home goalkeeper was fouled. The visitors at this stage had the best of the game, and they claimed to have put the ball through on one occasion, but the goal was not allowed, and the game ended in a draw without any goals being scored. The match was very well contested, but the numerous stoppages affected the play. Rhyl certainly had the better of Chirk in the first half, and had the players passed more readily they would have given a better account of themselves. There was much hesitation on the part of some of the players in dealing with the ball, while back kicking was too prevalent. The kicks in front of goal welle at times weak. The Chirk forwards put more life into their play than did the Rhyl front line. The local half-backs did not shine as well as they might have done, and had it not been for the sterling play of the backs the game would have gone rough with the Rhyl team. The new goal- keeper was very safe and had a pleasing style about him. In the first half he scarcely handled the ball, but towards the end of the game he was more fully occupied. Rhyl did well to draw with Chirk and they should be able to give a good account of themselves from now to the end of the season. On Saturday Rhyl United will meet Bangor in a Combination fixture. Bangor have played four matches but have won only one. Rhyl has also played four, losing three and drawing once. Con- sidering the rivalry there is existing between Rhyl and Bangor the game on Saturday next slionld be of an exciting character. A match between the Rhyl Harlequins and Ruthin Grammar School was played on the Modern School ground, Rhyl, on Saturday. .Amongst the visitors was the Welsh International, Arthur Lloyd. The Harlequins were the first to score through B W Edwards from a centre by J Edwards. A second was added shortly afterwards from a magnificent shot by R Davies. Ruthin then pressed and sjored^through A R Thomas, who shortly afterwards added a second. The Harlequins were awarded a penalty, but failed to turn it to account. Half time score, two each. On restart- ing, the game was very exciting, and it was not until twenty minutes before time that J Edwards put the Harlequins ahead. The game was concluded in semi-darkness. Before the close, however,Ruthin added two more goals by means of A R Thomas and Simpson, thus winning a hard fought game by four to three. R McWalter played a magni- ficient game at back for the Harlequins.
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THE BENEFITS OF SCIENCE.)
THE BENEFITS OF SCIENCE. ) 1 It is seldom that any discovery of science is < such as will benefit all c!asses of people. Some of the greatest discoveries of the age, while they have proved directly beneficial to thousands, have also, at least for a time, injured other thousands. Ev,'n some of the best medicinal preparations, however much they may do to remove one class of disease, or suit some constitutions, at the same time either deepen the hold of another disease, or leave it entirely untouched, or if they benefit one class of patients, they may injure another. Now the great need of the age is some scientifically arranged preparation which will cope effectually with the prevalent diseases of this country, which will be certain to do good when fairly tried, which will be equally adapted to the needs of the mer- chant and the workman, the professional man and be who wins his bread by the sweat of his brow, the student, the clerk, the factory hand, the miner, and the roadside labourer, It should be, too, such a preparation as contains no injurious ingredients, and which may be taken with impu- nity by the weakly child, or the delicate lady, as well as by the stronger constituted man. Such a discovery would deserve to be called The Perfec- tion of Medicinal Preparations, and would indeed be an Invaluable Boon to Suffering Humanity. Now this much needed boon has been found, has bec-n tried, has been proved, and wherever proved it has been found satisfactory. We refer to Gwilvm Evans' Quinine Bitters, The Vegetable Tonic, which when once tried, has been always recommended, and has proved successful when all other medicinp, has failed to give relief, and we may say further, that it has proved permanently beneficial, when other preparations at best only gave temporary relief. It is strongly recommended as The Best Remedy of the Age for Indigestion, in its different forms, such as Sick Headache, Pains in the Side, Giddiness, Loss of Appetite, also for Nervousness and Nervjus Disorders, Sleeplessness, Neuralgia, Low Spirits, and all kinds of Weakness, It has often proved very beneficial to persons suffering from great Weak- ness, either after an illness, long confinement to ill-ventilated rooms, or any other cause. It strikes at the source of the Disease, removing the cause of the illness, and strengthens those parts of the system which have bsen weakened by it, and therefore most liable to colds and other ail- ments. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters being purely vegetable, it is a Natural Tonic, and suited to all ages at all seasons of the year. It is every- where acknowledged to be a powerful aid in restoring the body to a healthy state when deran- ged by disease. If you suspect that your health is beginning to fail, brace up your nerves, and fortify your constitution by taking now a course of this excellent Tonic, which is sold everywhere in bottles at 2s 9d and 4s 6d each, but should any difficulty be experienced in procuring it, the Pro- prietors will forward same for the above prices- carriage free. Avoid Imitations. When pur, chasing, see the name, Gwilym Evans," ron Label, Stamp, and Bottle. Sole Proprieto s Quinine Bitters Manufacturing Company, Limited Llanelly, South Wales.
RHYL CYCLING NOTES.
RHYL CYCLING NOTES. The time for holding the annual meeting of the Rhyl Cycling Club is drawing near, but I have heard little said concerning it, and I am afraid that there is not much interest being taken in the Club just at present. Why there should be so much apathy now I cannot understand, but it appears that Cycling Clubs all over the country are on the decline. One of the reasons for this general breaking up appears to be the disinclination of cyclists to at- tend club runs. Individuals prefer to go into the country in twos and threes instead of in larger parties. A few years ago cyclists had not so much freedom as they have to-day, and their appearance in country places was not always as welcome as it might have been. There is now felt to be but little need for clubs when almost everybody cycles. But to return to the Rhyl Cycling Club. It is said by some of those who have tried to keep the club together that with the majority of members there is no genuine interest takeu in the doings of the club, and that the young fellows who joined twelve months ago and promised to make things go a little better have failed in every way. They have neither attended runs nor discharged their duties as members. With little prospect of things improving, the question arises whether it will not be better to wind the club up. There is plenty of property to pay the debts. It would be possible to retain the name of the club by making qualified persons life members, and the cups belonging to the club could be vested in two or three trustees. Something will have to be done, as it is folly to carry on affairs as at present. GEARCASE No. 2.
Sanitary Inspectors in Conference.
Sanitary Inspectors in Conference. On Saturday the members of the North Wes- tern and Midland Sanitary Inspectors' Association met at Manchester. Among those present was Mr R J Hughes, Sanitary Inspector, Rhyl. Speaking to the toast of the Manchester Corpora- I tion, Alderman Wallon Smith referred to the im- 1 portance of suitable sites being obtained upon which to erect houses. He said that when a house was built it had to be certified as fit for human habitation, and he would go a step further and say that the land sold for building upon should be certified to be fit for the purpose. If all the sites that had been sold for building on were inspected, it would be found that many were very unfit for habitation. It should be made illegal to sell land unless it were fit for the purpose, just as a grocer was liable to prosecution who sold food that was unfit. He knew that houses were apt to suffer fer many years after they were erected where the substratum had been of an offensive character. The surface ought to be sealed with concrete, or I the substratum removed.
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(4S6 THE NORTH WALES ASPHALTE PAVING COMPY Undertake all .asses of granolithic paving work SPECIALITIES—Parapets,Garden Paths, Car- riage Drives, and Stable Yards. Terms moderate and work guaranteed. Esti. at end specitications on application to Hugh Roberts, Fern Bank, Rhy (8C3 WILLIAM HALL Successor to the late 1. C. A3IO&, Auctioneer, Valuer, Estate an Insurance Agent, &c., TOWN H LL, RHYL. Agency for Furnished Houses, Apartments, &c. Sales, Valuations, &c., at Moderate Charges. List of Properties to Let or for Sale. Highest references from nnmerous Clients RENTS COLLECTED. BERRIE& WILLIAMS AUCTIONEERS, Valuers and Estate Agents. Offices:-43 High Street, Rhyl. (Near Alexandra Hotel.) Tradesmen and others requiring CASH ADVANCES should consult B. & W. Strictly confidential. 51 KINMEL STREET, RHYL. MR JOSEPH "WILLIAMS Desires to inform the Inhabitants of Rhyl and District that he will in a few days OPEN OFFICES at the above address, where he will be prepared to transact business as an AUCTIONEER, Accountant and Valuer, Land, House and Insurance xVgent. Mortgages arranged. Rents and Debts Collected. Agent for the following Insurance Offices The British Homes Assurance Corporation. The London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. The Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co. The British Equitable Life Assurance Co. The Liverpool & London Plate Glass Insurance Co. The London and Norwich Accident Insurance Co. The Employer's Liability Insurance Co. Prompt attention will be given to all Commissions. Office Hours—9 a.m. to 5-30 p.m. 28 8 GREENHALGH & GEARY FRANCIS GEARY, A.A.I., Auctioneers, House and Estate Agents, Valuers, Accountants, & Insurance Agents. Mortgages negotiated and Advances arranged upon Approved ecurities. Balancing, Auditing, and Posting of Tradesmen's Books Authorised to levy Distraints for Rent. PROMPT CASH SETTLEMENTS OFFICES & SALE ROOMS— QUEEN'S ARCADE & AUCTION MART MARKET STREET, RHYL. Sales by Auction, and Private Contract f P Furniture, Stqpck in Trade, &c Registry fat Letting Farms, Business Premises, Housek (Furnished and Unfurnished), and Apartments and Collection of Rents. Disposal of Businesses and Stocks without publicity Valuations for Probate and Administra Insnrnnce of Life Property, and Plato Glass. FRED WALLIS, Auctioneer and Valuer, Accountant, House, Estate, and Insurance Agent Collector of Income Tax for the Parishes 0 Rhuddlan (Bhyl) and St. Asapb. Furnished and Unfurnished Houses to Let on application. Rents collected. Town Hall Buildings,Wellington-road Rhyl, And at High-street, St. Asaph. ;{9.H) FRANK JEWELL AUCTIONEER, House and Estate Agent, Valuer, Life, Eire, Accident, and Plate Glass Insurance Agent. Offices 7 Bodfor Street, Rhyl, (The Late Mr T. C. Amos' Olo jffic Grey Mount, Prestatyn. G. PERKINS, Auctioneer and Valuer, House, Estate & Insurance Agent, BRYNFFYNNON HOUSE, ABERGELE Auction and Private Sales of Property aod Furniture, Cash advances if required. Immediate Settlements. Valuation for Probate or Mortgage skiltully prepared. Hotel and Stock-in-Trade Valuer. General Arbitrators. Estates carefully managed. Rents collected. House and Apartme). Agency. Agent to the chief Fire, Life and Accident Insurance Companies. (267 SARSON & SCOTT Auctioneers and Valuers. Mortgages Procured. Insurances Effected. Rents Collected. Valuations Executed. Sales by Public Auction of Land and House Properties, Farming Stocks, Household Furniture, &c., conducted, with Immediate Cash Settlements. Trustees under the Deeds of Arrangements Act, 1888. General Certificate Holders, appointed by Sir Horatio Lloyd, Kt. Offices :— Victoria Avenue, Prestatyn. (7804 JOSEPH EVANS Auctioneer and Valuer, Desires to call the attention of the Inhabitants of Rhy and the surrounding district, that he is prepared to undertake all kinds of SALES AND VALUATIONS Personally, on the most Reasonable Terms, with prompt Cash Settlement guaranteed on Day of Sale. Also J Evans is prepared to buy for Cash Household Furnitnre or other Eitects or Parlies can Store any Furniture in the Sale Room until Day of Sale Free of Charge on applying to the Auctioneer 18 WELLINGTON RD., RHYL SYDNEY GIBSON, F.A.I. Auctioneer, Surveyor, Valuer, Land, House, Estate &Insurance Agent Auction Sales and Valuatons of all Real and Personal Property undertaken Special Attention given to Land and Agricu tural Matters. Surveys Made and Plans Prepared. I Personal and immediate attention in all cases1 I Auction « Estate Office— 1 MARKET STREET REYL, (218 Worth a Guinea a Box, M m sLi& bkP Mb. FOR ALL Bilious and Nervous Disorders, Sick Headache, Constipation, Wind and Pains in Stomach, Impaired Digestion, Disordered Liver, AND Female Ailments. AXNDAL SALE SIX MILLION BOXES. In Boxes, Is. Hd, and 2s. 9d. each, with full directions. The Is 1 Qd box contains 56 pills. Prepared only by the Proprietor- THOMAS BEECHAM, ST. HELENS LANCASHIRE REfEMBER THE COUNTY Provision Stores TUDOR BUILDINGS, 16 WELLINGTON ROAD, RHYL, (Opposite Water Street) Is now open with an entirely NEW STOCK of High Class Pro- visions. INSPECTION INVITED, THOMAS WELSBY, Proprieter. (195 A Reliable Watch Is difficult tobuy, but Here you have one! QUR FAMOUS JVational" Lever, TERMS". -OQWN 1/-0tRM614TH Price 42s. Warranted 10 years. STERLING SILVER HALL MARKED CASE, beauti fully engraved, vpry strong and massive, suitable for any occupation; movement of the highest type, fitted with Chronometer Balance, full jewelled, all recent improvements, patent removable DUST PROOF CAP, perfect timists. IMPORTANT NOTICE.-To bring these fam- ous Watches within the reach of all, we are willing to send one direct from our Warehouse to any pri- vate individual on receipt of P.O. for 5s, with his promise to pay the balance by instilments of 4s per month. Deposit IMMEDIATELY RETURNED IF DISSATISFIED. CATALOCUE SPECIAL NOFICE TO HOUSEHOLDERS.— Our GRAD NEW CATALOGUE contains Watches, Clocks of every description Cutlery, Electro Plate and all kinds of useful Household Coods of the Best Manufacture t-T At WHOLESALE PRICES. Goods sent for Inspection before Purchasing is desired. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. Address ENGLISH TFATCII COMPANY, With which is amalgamated The British Household Supply Company. Head Offices & Stock Rooms— OLD SQUARE, BIRMINGHAM Boarding House & Hotel Furnishers. >. TERMS FOR ADVERTISING in the "RHYL JOURNAL." Parliamentary and Board of Trndn Notices, Is. per line. County, Municipal, Local Board, Poor Law, Joint Stock Legal and other Public Notices, Contracts, Tenders Property Salop, &c., fid. per line each insertion. Special Paragraph Advertisements, fid. per line. Long Term Business Advrrtisenlpnts as per contract. Continuous Advertisements and Special Positions as per contract. Entertainment, Sermons, Schools, Furniture and Stock Sales, and all other Advertisements not specified in the foregoing or following classes, 4d. per line each inser- tion. Business and Entertainment Advertisements DISPLAYED, 2s. fid. per inch each insertion. Prepaid Advertisements. Houses' Shops, Apartments. Farms, &c.. To Let r Wanted, Articles Lost, Found, or for Private Sale Servants or Situations, Ac., Wanted Once Three. Not exceeding 24 words 10 2 0 ,30 1 el 3 0 and 6d for every additional seven words for first inser- and threepence per subsequent insert. No advertisement under s. booked. N.B.-Tliis scale only applies to Prepaid Advertis ineilts, and is not applicable to Announcements from Public Bodies, Educational, Bankruptcy, or Liquidation Advertisements. Business, nor to any other classes than I those above enumerated. Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Is. for 3 lines. As no letter addressed to initials at a Post Office are delivered, Advertisers may have replies addressed t J Our office, 3 stamps being remitted to cover cost by those residing out of Rhyl, if we have to forward such replies Only bona-fide answers in writing admissible. Address" or Apply to Capital Letter, Number or Word, means applicants are not to apply personally at the Office, but by letter. All advertisements must be authenticated by name and address of sender. Whilst great pains are taken to secure the correct printing of Advertisements, the Proprietors will not be answerable for inaccuracies, nor for any consequence arising therefrom. Advertisers are requested to state distinctly the num ber of insertions which is required for their advertis pieotB jscfrotasnc Notices* ELWY HALL LADIES' SCHOOL RHYL. RESIDENT ENGLISH & FOREIGN GOVERNESSES AND VISITING MASTERS. This School is specially recommended by the Right Rev The Lord Bishop of the Diocese. For prospectus apply to the Lady Principal. MISS CHARLOTTE JONES, Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music, RHYL AXD DENBIGH, PIANOFORTE-PLAYING, HARMONY, &c. Pupils most successful at the Examinations of R.A.M. Incorporated Society of Musicians, and Trinity College, London. Address MISS CHARLOTTE JONES, L.R.A.M., DENBIGH ST. ASAPH COUNTY SCHOOL. (Underth35'2 & 53Vict.,c. 40). Chairu an of the Governors-SIR W. GRENVILLE WILLIAMS, BART., of Bodelwyddan. Head Master—WILLIAM EASTERBY, LL., B.A. Second Master J. B. ARNOLD, B.A., University of Durham. Drawing Master-J. HANMER HUTCHINGS, Esq Art. Mast. S.K. Science Master CHARLES BARNES, B.Sc., Vic- toria University. Drill Sergeant-SERGEANT-INSTRUCTOR EVANS Royal Welsh Fusiliers and other Masters, &c. Pupils areprepared for all Profession aland Universit Examinations, and there is also a modern side for a thorough CommercialEdneation, French and German being special. There are 8Free Scholarships and 16 Burearies,the Scholarshipsbeing tenable for 2 years. The buildings are large, healthy andoommodfous erectedin 1881, and surrounded by six acres ofplayin fields. Terms or Day Scholars, f6 per annum,payabl in advance terminally-for Boarders on application Head Master. RHYL SCHOOL OF MUSIC1 PARADISE ST. MR BRYAN WARHURST, Member h Incorporated Society of Musicians PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, Organist and Choirmaster of St Julian's Church and RAg Chapel, Corweu j Private Organist to the Hon. F. G. Wynn, Carnarvon also to E. O. V. Lloyd Esq, High Sheriff of Merionethshire, gives Lessons in the following Subjects; PIANO, ORGAN, SINGING, HARMONY, COUNTER POINT AND THEORY. Candidates Prepared for the Royal Academy o Music and the Royal College of Music, also the Cam- bridge Local and Government Examinations. Over 60 Pupils Passed and 8 Prizes gained from December, 1894, to April, 1897. RUTHIN GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Founded by Gabriel Goodman, Dean of Westminster, 1595 Chairman of the Governors THE REV. CHANCELLOR BULKELEY O. JONES, M.A., J.P., R.D. Headmaster: THE REV. W. P. WHITTINGTON, M.A. Sometime Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford F„R,T ( S. IXGRAMS. B.A, S. Peter's Coll., Cambridge w | K. A. LLOYD, Trinity College, Dublin. as el I P. W. SHELKORD, London University. A First-Grade Public School with Classical and Modem sides. Preparation for the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, for the Victoria University, and for the Welsh Colleges. Boys are trained for the various Scholarship Examinations of the Universities, for the Medical and other Preliminary Examinations, and for Commercial pursuits. The New Buildings, completed in 1894, are finely situated on a plateau in the centre of the most beautiful part of the Yale of Clwyd. The situation is eminently beautiful and healthy, and the air bracing. An excellent Cricket Field faces the Buildings, and the Grounds altogether cover nearly 9 acres. The position is unrivalled for beauty and salnhr tv. Huthin is OIle hour, I: from Rhyl, two from Liverpool, three from ManchesteI References to parents in all parts of the world. Terms for Boarders extremely moderate. Individu attention given to delicate boys. Visitors to Rhyl, who come to Ruthin, may be shown over the Buildings at any time. For Prospectus and list of successes apply to the REV. W. P. WiiiTTrxGTON, M.A.. Headmaster, 1 School House, Ruthin MIDDLE-CLASS EDUCATION. F, WELSH, B.A. Course of Instruction: ENGLISIT SUBJECTS CLASSICS, MATHEMATICS, FRENCH, BOOK. KEEPING, AND SHORTHAND. BOARDERS RECEIVED. PRIVATE TUITION. Full particulars on application. Address-31 WATER STREET, RHYL. Next Term commences September 20th. ORIEL HOUSE SCHOOL PREPARATORY DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS FROM SIX To TWELVE YEARS OF AGE. KINDERGARTEN GLASS. For Prospectus apply to Lady Prinoipal. Winter Term, September 20th. ARCVILLE LADIES' COLLEGE' SABX PARADE, RHXJL. Principal-M 188 MKBCIEB Assisted by her Niece, Miss Robinson (Certifi- cated Senior Cambridge and London Matriculation and fully qualified resident Foreign Governesses and visiting Professors. Pupils may be prepared for London Matriculation, Universities' Locals, South Kensington (Science and Art), Royal College & Academy of Music, and Trinity College, Music. French German and Spanish taught (Conversation- ally and Grammatically), ELOCUTION and all styles of Drawing and Painting. Special Class-Room for Preparatory Pupils. Reference kindly permitted to the Bishop of Bangof and parents of pupils. Autumn Term—Tuesday, Sept. 19th. FAIRHOIME, RHYL LADIES' SCHOOL. Principals-The MISSES ROBERTS, Assisted by Resident Governesses. Visiting Masters for Mathematics, Modern Languages, Drawing and Drilling. Pupils successfully Prepared for Examination*, Oxford and Cambridge Local, College of Preceptors and London College of Music. Terms and list of references on application. (694 MRS & MISS GANDON, Teachers of DANCING and CALISTHENICS. SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES ATTENTED. PRIVATE LESSONS BY ARRANGEMENTS. Juvenile Class Saturday Afternoons. Adults Monday Evenings, Further particulars Avondale," Water Street. (510 ST. OSWALD'S, FAIRFIELD AVENUE RHYL. Principals THE MISSES REES. Cambridge Hon. and S. Kensington School of Arts Certs. French Paris. I Assisted by a RESIDENT FRENCH GOVERNESS and VISITING PROFESSORS. A limited number of Pupils received. Preparation for all Exams. Special care to delicate children. Highest References to Clergy and Parents of Pupilf Prospectus on Application,