The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-12

rays OF sunlight penetrating the ereSlces IN
the blinds. +
The parlors were Of the most elaborate
description, the ceilings being of delicate
tints, with medallion portraits of eminent
persons at the four corners; portraits were
also painted in the walls.
Ali ILL gotten gain; not one honest penny
in the whole structure tilched from the
unsophisticated card player and the wealthy
with proclivity for play, and added to by
proceeds from burGlaries concocted by the
Chi f, carried out by his hirelings
Here Clark generally slept, but never ate
To his hired rooms at the hotel all letters
were directed, and there he got his meals.
Osteusibly, the hotel was and had been, for
many years, his home. In reality, he knew
not what home meant.
Gypsy Jack soon returned with lock-
smith, who fitted keys to the paddock and
swung open the heavy door.
Inside the closet was an iron safe, which
was also locked, and which the man was
likewise ordered to try his skill upon.
Here difficulty arose; peculiar kind of
key was required, which could not be con-
structed in hours
Curse the luck!" growled the impatient
sharper Il shall be obliged either to leave
in it what l want to use, or blow it open,
and that would kick up q row."
He paid and d slnissed the man.
"Well, Bob, things looks as if we'd been
skeered for nothin'!' said Jack, changing
his tune. "If that lock is so pecoolur, the
thing couldn't have been opened by Q
stranger"
"Will be, if it HASN'T" snapped Joe.
IoraJ Flarl, frlaDpp1 shnrulV 81 him
"Do you say, Joe, that you know who
chloroformed and robbed me?" he asked.
The Spider chuckled, as he replied:
"I'm a Spider; crawl, crawl worm
worm into secrets! II was Tom Black"
$50 l suspected. Yet what can he know
of me?"
"Much. Shaddered you often-often-
and you never knowed anything about i'll"
"Wlat?" cried Clark Cracked meH'
"Just what he's done ever since he jined
us! Tried to give the hint, but couldn't get
at you"
"A detective, I'll wager" said Clark,
hoarsely, his lips whitening.
What | think, remarked joe
"And l." added Jack; Though he goes
about his business mighty queer.
From shelf in the closet, Clark took
powder flask.
"Ill have the safe open, or blow off the
roof"
Rapidly he charged pistol, and crouched
in front of the troublesome lock, against
which he placed it and pulled the trigger,
When the smoke had cleared, he turned
the knob; but the door would not yield.
second shot WAS fired, and accomplished
its mission The door was opened. He
glanced toward the top shelf, and the pal
lor of his face increased.
The most priced OF all his possessions was
gone!
"The box is missing" he gasped; "should
It's contents become known" The Vloieht
ringing of the hall bell caused him to stop.
Were officers already in quest of himf
He hastened noiseleSaly to the street door,
and placed an eye to hole cut sufficiently
large to command q view of the stoop'
4 glance g" isfed him that there WAS no ex'
ira cause for alarm; the occupant OF the adj
Joining house, having heard the report OF
th pistol had come to inquire if al were
wight.
The man disposed of, he rushed back
gathered up change of clothes, packec
them in valise, and began arranging hi'
toilet.
His hirelngs comprehended his move
meuts at once.
Coin to skeedaddle, ch, Bob?" said Jack
81 NAV have to leave town for few days
till know to what use my ebony box vii
be put"
This was particularly unwelcome news t
Grabbed Joe: it suggested lack Of funds
perhaps the captain would not return.
CANT going to 60 without forktng on
some sugar, are YOU he whined.
Clark scowlod upon him.
''rhat's always your cry! What use d
vol make Of money? You get as much a
the rest-share and share alike"
Haven't any now. Must have. snappe
the Spider
"Easy! Don't get ugly" retorted Clorl
making move 10 go.
The cripple caught his coat, snarling
"Money money!
'Fool, let go your holdH and, raj
ing the revolver which he was in the a
of putting in his pocket, he struck hun
powerful blow on the head, which sent hi
staggering.
Attend to your cut, miser, and con
on was the bruGI command that follow
the act.
The unfortunate thief uttered no word
complaint, but obeyed, stanching the crli
son fow at the marble basin as best
could, covered the wound with his dil
handkerchief, put on his hat to conceal
and joined his pals, who waited in the ar,
Clark ordered him to remain there
!, himself and Jack reached the corner n
then go home to the den in Water Sire
: keeping a sharp lookout for the police.
) Ere leaving, lie handed him ten-dol
note, slyly, while Jacks head was turned.