The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-10-25
CHAPTER NH.
REPORTING; HIS OWN C.S


For some minute Cole Winters walked
go, and was Incapable of formula ing a
plan Of I on.
His tir idea had been TO repair 10 tie
st. Cyr residence in Calumet avenue, and
learn if Berenice had returned home.
But he abandoned this plan before il was
fully formed. In all probability II would
Lad to his detection and arrest, and be-
sides he felt satisfied that she was still III
the power of his enemies.
/ will effect her rescue, decided he as
he hurried along
Suddenly the ringing of tell and a
loud cry attracted his attention
Cole looked quickly. saw n flaming
light bearing down II GA him and leaped
nimhly forward, jEst in time to avoid a
cable srip-car in the path of which be
had heedieSSly stepped.
Want 10 get Iun down." snarled the
driver, as lie Iroug ht the ira II 10 stop.
Small occurrences oftentimes exert a
great infuen ,e on our Immediate ctions,
aud change ami control our entire after
lives
This incident aud his fortunate escape
from what might have been a serious if
not fatal catastrophe decided our hero,
and he at once boarded the rear c r
Having paid his fare, he took out tie
block of paper with the few memo auda
lie hal made. Then, actuated by a sud
den impulse, he began writing an account
of the lie ent occurrences OF the evening
Cole was quick with pencil. and by
the time tn train had reached the por-
tlon of the city generally called down
town, had his article well under Wv.
Al citing from tie car ne fastened 10
one of tie large newsp Ter buildings,
with the location oE which lie W 3
familiar, and wa7 ,oon 10 ling up tie
stairs to the editorial rooms.
I've got an item of sensational
character, said he when he had gained
access to the city editor.
What about"
The st. Cyr murder and robbery"
And in few words Cole gave him IN out
line of s1ch of the facts as coull have
been learned by the most dilgent in
qulry on the par; OF q reporter
W hat do Won want" QEeriel the ed
tor.
To write il up and sill it to you"
Al! right, Iii take i. provided find
that it's rot a fake. Ionli find place
10 write II the n.st room.
nGer this condit on order ole took
seat and applied himself TO his task.
Just as lie had completed II a reporter
t-agc AMI sensational eyolts OF the
night.
\ moment later orr hero was called in
and the report he had written quickly
but critically read by the editor.
"Capita.' cried he. Haven't had any
better work handed in here n a month
There's an order for sen dollars. You
can get il oashed in the morning."
Thank yoC.'
Are you working regularity"
No. sir.
Want position?'
Nothing would p'eae ne better
WHAT'S your Nance"
Milton Moore.
This combination OF the names of two
great poets was the first that occurred to
our hero. and he announced il without
the least sign~of hesitation.
I've not had very III -ch experience. =
said he.
Don't Say that or III think You lack
the conEGen ce-cheek. some PEOPLE call
ito do good work. You're all light
N a judge Of these things and know.
Ill employ you, and | want you to work
exclusively on the st. Cyr c sc. I've had
several men on il. but theg haven't done
much. 1t promises 10 be a csiel rated
and want the first and best report of
everything
III do my best
There's one OF our stars. Pin II on
your vest; il will serve rs a voucher for
you. And here's card thai will. under
Ordinary circumstances, protect YOU from