, 1886-05-15

glass, without which he felt incapable OF
accomplishing deeds Of pith and moment,
passed stealthily into the yard and tapped
at the nearest run Hearing no response
and alarmed by the fumes of carbolic acid
gas, which filled his ~nostrils, he hastily
unfnstened the lid and found one of his
trustiest followers ~asphyxiated. Examin-
ing each OF the trunks he understood the
full extent OF the calamity which had
befallen him, and, escaping over the wall,
he caught n Third avenue car at Chatham
square and Travelled thereon to Harlem be-
fore he could recover his equanimity.
When morning arrived Mr.. lsidor Marx
came down to breakfast and from Salome's
lips learned what had happened. After ma
ture elaboration he decided to inform the
police. An inspector was sent from Mn
berry street to investigate the matter, and
after n long consultation with the coroner
he stated his opinion that that the deaths
were due to natural causes" A rounds
man OF the precinct ventured to think 1t
curious hat thirty-nine desperadoes, armed
to the teeth, should adopt so singular u
method OF ayenging themselves on an inof-
fcnsive citizen like Isldor Marx; but, in
view oil his humble position he was sus-
pended for %obtruding his views. 1sidor
Marx was publicly thanked for breaking
up n formidable gang Of mnrauders, and,
being overjoyed at the compliment, he
promised that il business should warrant
1t during the next twelve months he would
increase Salome's wages.
After his long ride to Harlem the cap
tain returned 10 Marion street in n state Of
inconceivable modification. The loneli-
ness of the dark room seemed frightful to
him. "Where are you, my brave ladsf"
he cried, "where are the banks we robbed
where are the carousals we enjoyed
together Death has transported you all
up the river of time, and | am left alone to
guard our treasure and avenge your
memory"
lie determined to assume an elaborate
disguise. Dyeing his hair to n pale golden
color, attaching two long whiskers of the
same hue to his cheeks and II dropping
mustache to his lips, he attired himself in
clothes even more English than those pur-
chased by Lightning Jack and, having a
number Of cards engraved with the name
"Capt. Abingdon, Ninth Lancers,' he gave
himself out rs an English gentleman of
leisure, travelling in America for purposes
OF study and recreation. He frequent.J
Delmonico's, smoked imported Rc,Imclian
cigarettes, attended the. tneaters, played
n nightly game 4 poker Mt the Carlton
cluo: Dr.. Vas generally reported to be a
handsome. dashing fellow, without too
much brains, you know" He retained no
mark Of his past life save his eyeglass,
from which he declared that no considera-
tons Of prudence could part him.
Isidor Marx had n son who in nowise
shared his fathers penurious habits. On
the contrary, he desired to shine in the
fashionable world, and when he learned
that his father had become suddenly rich
he left the humble tobacconist's shop in
Center street and entered the resorts of
the wealthy. lie made warm love to Mile.
Tata Rigodon, of the Folly theatre, and
presented her with several of the valuable
trinkets which his father had brought
from Mario. -treet.
The captain was not slow in making his
acquaintance. They met over n Welsh
rarebit at the Golden Gridiron" and swore
eternal friendship in n bumper OF Perricr.
Mr.. Marx, Jr., conided in Capt. Abingdon
that he was cnamored of Mile. Tata Rigo-
don. and Capt. Abingdon conlded in Mr..
Marx, Jr., that he was on the best terms
with that vivacious young lady, and added
that his recommendations had consilera-
BILE weight with her. A pleasant intimacy
was thus begun, and, thanks to he kind
Offices OF Capt. Abingdon, Mr.. Marx, Jr.
was soon so firmly established in the good
graces Of Mile. Tata that she would openly
kiss her hand to him in the theatre when
lie threw her n nightly bouquet.
One afternoon, in a momen of expan-
sion, Mr.. Marx, Jr., observed to his friend:
See here. old boy, you regard me, | know,
as n pretty nice sort OF fellow. But | have
a curmudgeon of a father who keeps a
small place down town, where he sells
snuff, and chewing tobacco. and 5cent
cigars, and other low things. Now, | want
you, as n fellow that can talk, to
come down with me this evening and per
suade the old boy to quit the business,
and spend money. and enjoy life and all
that sort of thing"
Being thus eloquently entreated the cap
tain consented to accompany Mr.. Marx,
,Jr.. TO Center street. Mr.. Marx, Sr., re-
ceived them Hospitality. He sent to the
grocer at the corner for two bottles of
champagne; provided as good n dinner AS
the neighborhood could furnish, and prom
ised that Salome should sing to the com
pany when the repast was ended; for he FIX
planned to the captain, though n maid-of-
all-work, she is a person Of superior man
ners, and sings very nicely"
This" said captain to himself, "Is my
opportunity. Thu champagne is sure to
he execrable, and | can easily make both
father and son drunk. Then the son, who
is too much OF a fool to be dangerous, will
not be able to prevent my stabbing the
father to the heart. After which | will
escape, rs before, over the garden WALL
But the sagacious Salome had instantly
recognized him. AS soon as she beheld his
eyeglass she said to herself: This Is the
chief Of the burglars SO when she was
summoned to the piano after dinner, Isl
dor Marx and his son being both pretty
well intoxicated, she exerted her utmost
powers TO please the guest OF the evening.
She sang sentimental ballads and humor-
Gus ballads. She rendered Looking
Back SO patheticnlly that an unaccus-
toned tear dimmed the eyc-glass. She
sang "Ohe, Mamma" so archly and
roguishly that the captain felt sorely
tempted to kiss her. lie crossed, enrap-
tured, to the piano. "Exquisitel divinel"
he cried, Lovely maiden, give me n me
mento OF this most charming evening"
What shall | give your asked Salome,
coyly.
"rhe rose that You wear Mt your breast"
said the nmorous captain.
Il am 10th to part with It," replied Sa-
lone. at Is the most beautiful rose of the
season. How bright its petalsi How
fragrant its %perfumel'
With that she gave the rose to the cap
tain and babe him smell It. lie buried his
nostrils in the red leaves and, smelling the
flower, fell insensible to the ground.
IL had taken the p%recaution to sprinkle
II with chloroform,r said the handmade TO
her employer, who had been reused from
his Intoxicated stupor by the noise OF the
captains fall.
Mr.. Mark felt his new obligation to
Salorit. any child" said he, II lately
promised to Increase your wages. / now
engage that my son, ms soon rs he RECEIVERS
his sobriety, shall lead you to the altar and
marry You; and this he Will not be 10th to