The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03
sgic and sensational events Of the

tragic and sensational events Of the
night.
4 moment later our hero was called in
and the report he had written quickly
but critically read by the editor.
"CapitaI!" cried he. Haven't had any
better work handed in here in month.
There's an order for ten dollars. You
can get it cashed in the morning"
Thank you."
Are you working regularly"
mo, sir"
Want position?"
Nothing would please me better"
What's your name?"
Milton Moore"
This combination of the names of two
great poets was the first that occurred to
our hero. and he announced it without
the least sign Of hesitation.
I've not had very much experience
said he.
Don't say that or I'll think you lack
the confdence-cheek, some people call
ito do good work. You're all right.
I'm q Judge of these things and know.
I'll employ you, and want you to work
exclusively on the St. Cyr case. I've had
several men on it, but they haven't done
much. It promises to be celebrated
case. I look for lots OF Developments,
and want the first and best reports OF
everything"
I'll do my best"
There's one OF our stars. Pin 1t on
your vest; it will serve as voucher for
YOU. And here's card that will, under
ordinary circumstances, protect you 1rom5
arrest should you, in the discharge OF
your duty, fall under the suspicion OF the
police. Haye you money!"
Very little.
The editor produced roll Of bills and
handed his new reporter two ten-dollar
notes.
you've got the right stuff in you,'
said he, encouragingly, and will get to
the bottom of this case quicker than the
detectives. Don't spare expense, work
hard, and report as you are able. II you
get into trouble, remember that the most
enterprisiug paper In the West ls back
Of you. Do your duty, Moore. and I'll
see that you are we'll rewarded"
Cole thanked the editor, and turned
from the Office.
He wondered at his rare good fortune,
and why he, a stracger, had been given
employment and an assignment OF such
great importance.
He did not then know that the editors
of great newspapers, those who control
the collection of news of the day, are
very astute men, well able to judge OF the
character and ability of others.
He had, both by the account he had
handed in and his general demeanor.
made q most favorable impression, and
was scarcely more elated than was the
man wno had just handed him the badge
of his position.
I'm in luck" murmured he, as he
hastily descended the stairs. i have
vouchers that will permit me to 60 almost
any place please, and protect me when
there. I'll work faithfully for this pa
per, and at the same time secure evidence
that will clear me of the awful charge
now 30 confidently laid upon me. At
present I must look for Berenice. Her
peril is now much greater than niue.
He had traversed but two blocks, when
o street car, bound for the North Division
Of the city, and propelled by q cable,
passed him.
It was almost empty, but on one Of the
seats in the open compartment near which
the gripman, or driver, stands to control,
by levers. the movements of the car. o
gentleman was seated smoking cigar.
I'll 60 on the North Side myself, de-
cided the reporter, sshe boarded the rear
platform Of the moving Car.
He had recognized the smoker as the
arch oonspirator in the murderous plot
for the possession Of the St. Cyr fortune,
Almop Sears.
fro BE CONTINUED