Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-04-18

>-~-N>| 1890 ~ paw t'hsANf'A'tAJ VIZ
the miscreants could not have entere
by the door or by the window, but mul
have made their way across the roof {
the building, and SO through q tral
door into room which communicate
with that in which the body was fount
This fact, which has been very clearl
made out, proves conclusively that
was no mere haphazard burglary. tn
prompt and energetic action OF the of
GERS Of the law shows the great advar
tage Of the presence on such occasion
Of single vigorous and masterfu
mind. We cannot but think that
supplies an argument to those VIII
would wish to see our detectives nor
decentralized. and brought into close
and more effective touch with TIN
cases which It Is their duty to invest
gate
isn't it gorgeous" said Holmes
grinning over his coffee cup. "Wha
do you think Of it2"
Il think that we have had clos,
shave ourselves Of being arrested TO
the crime"
"SQ do ]. | wouldn't answer for ou
safety now, 1.-THE should happen to hav'
another Of his attacks Of energy
At this moment there was a lout
ring at the bell, and could hear Mrs
Hudson, our landlady, raising hel
voicein wall ofexpostulation and dis
may.
'l'y heaven, Holmes" | said, hal
rising, u believe that they are really
after u.s..
mo, It's not quite SO bad as that. Il
Is the unofficial force the Baker street
irregulars."
As he spoke, there came swift pat
tcring Of naked feet upon the stairs, 4
clatter Of high voices, and in rushed
dozen dirty and ragged little street
Arabs. There was some show OF disci
pline among them, despite their tu
multuous entry, for they instantly
drew up in line and stood facing us
with expcctant faces. One Of their
number, taller and older than the 9th
ers stood forward with an air Of loung.
ing superiority which was very funny
in such u disreputable little scarecrow.
Got your message, sir said he,
and brought EN- on sharp. Three bob
ind tanner for tickets
"llcre you are" said Holmes, pro-
ducing some silver IN future they
can report to YOU, Virgins, and you to
me. cannot have the house invaded
in this way. However it is justas well
that you should all hear the instruc-
tons, | want to find the whereabouts
Of Il steam launch called the Aurora,
owner Mordecai Smith, black with two
red streaks, funnel black with white
band. She is down the river some
where. want one boy to be at Nor
decai Smiths landing-stagc opposite
Milloank to say if the boat comes back.
You must divide 1t out among your
selves, and do both banks thoroughly.
Let me know the moment YOU have
news Is that all clear?'
Eyes, guv'nor," said Virgins.
"'rhc old scale of pay, and O guinea
to the boy who finds the boat. Here's
n day in advance. Now off you go"
He handed them shilling each, and
away they buzzed down the stairs, and
SAW them moment later streaming
down the street.
III the launch Is above water they
will find her" said Holmes, as he rose
from the table and lit his pipe. "They
can go everywhere, see everything,
ovcrhear everyone. expect to hear
before evening that they have spotted
her In the meanwhile, we can do
nothing but await results. We cannot
pick up the broken trail until we find
either the Aurora or Mr.. Mordecai
Smith.
Toby could eat these scraps, dare
say. Are you going to bed, Holiness
mo; am not tired have a curl.
GUS constitution. never remember
feeling tired by work, though idleness
cxhausts me completely. am going
to smoke and to think over this queer
business to which my fair client has
introduced US. II ever man had an
easy task, this Of ours ought TO be.
Meteorological men are not so COM
mon, but the other man must, should
think, DO absolutely unique"
THAT other man againl"
II have no wish to make mystery
Of him-to you, anyway, But you
must have formed your own opinion.
Now, do consider the data. Diminutive
footmarks, toes never fcttered by
boots, naked feet, stone.headed wooden
mace, great agility, small poisoned
darts. What do you make Of all this?"
"A savage" exclaimed, Perhaps
one Of those Indians who were the as
sociates Of Jonathan SMALL
Hardly that, said he when first
! saw signs of strange weapons was
inclined to think so; but the remark
able character Of the footmarks caused
me to reconsider my views Some Of
the inhabitants Of the Indian peninsula
are small incn. but none could have
left such marks as that. The Ilindoo
proper has long and thin feet The
sandal-wearing Mohammedan has the
great toe well separated FROM the
others, because the thong Is commonly
passed between. These little darts,
too, could only be shot in one way.
They are from blowpipe. Now, then,
where are we to find our savage?"
South American hazaried.
lie stretched his hand up and took
down bulky volume from the shelf.
"This Is the first volume Of gazetteer
which Is now being published. II may
L.. a.