m for doubt. When the mark has been made by
boots, rather than with the naked foot, it is frequently easy to
identify it by the arrangement and number of the nails, by a missing
nail, or a patch, or a hole, or a heel worn on one side.

Nevertheless, footprints are, to the medical man, exceedingly doubtful
evidence, although from this view the police, and probably the jury,
differ.

Taking him altogether, the medical detective does his work with a skill,
certainty, and absence of prejudice, worthy of emulation by all engaged
in hunting down the criminal. The story of modern medical detective work
is one of the most romantic of our times.

[Illustration: MURDER OR SUICIDE--WHICH?]

THE ONLY WHITE "ZOO" IN EXISTENCE.

LORD ALINGTON'S QUAINT HOBBY.

BY ALFRED ARKAS.

The subject of eccentric hobbies is always fascinating, more especially
when the hobby-rider need spare neither time nor expense in humouring
his particular fancy.

From time to time we hope to give our readers some account of the many
curious and interesting hobbies pursued by those who are distinguished
in this direction, although it is doubtful if a more interesting example
than the Crichel White Farm is to be found.

The White Farm belongs to Lord Alington, whose name is better known in
connection with Turf matters. It was he who bred the immortal Common,
one of the grandest horses that ever won the Derby. Common was sold for
L15,000. The same week two other of Lord Alington's horses changed
hands, the three together making a record price of L39,000. These facts
are of peculiar interest in this connection, since the White Farm and
the Racing Stud Farm are practically the same, one being part and parcel
of the other.

Near the entrance to the White Farm there appears a long low building,
over which three flags are flying. This is one of the racehorse stables;
and the flags, which are of yellow silk, bear the names of three of
Crichel's winners.

Mr. Bartlett, Lord Alington's trainer, is 74 years of age, and one of
the most successful men the turf has ever known. In spite of his age he
is as sprightly as a young man; and I should say many another "good 'un"
is to be expected from his hands.

Common's stable overlooks a portion of the White Farm, and is that seen
in the illustration of the white mule.

Crichel is situated six miles from Wimborne, in Dorsetshire. It is on
the edge of the New Forest.

On nearing the farm one gets the i