The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29

Bu,rovrs smiled as nc ynought to himself,
"MdrUCl ltcd."
found himself in a small but we'll light
ed room. In this, which had been origi-
nally Kitchen there was some slight
evidence of civilized habitation. The
stove bore no signs of rust, and the ash
ca of recent fire attested the fact that
the owner used it, perhaps for cooking,
as a kettle, partly filed, still rested in
one Of the holes. Burrows observed this
at a glance, but the dust apparent in
all other parts of the room satisfied him
that, except for making a cup Of coffee
Or other light cooking, the apartment
had been abandoned. He thought that
he must look further for the room in
which he hoped to find some evidence.
He passed through door and found
himself in the dining room, as table
and cupboards proved. A casual peep
into the latter showed q small store Of
canned meats and fruits, biscuits, but
ter, sugar and the like. The next apart
ment was the sitting room, but the dust
and dirt everywhere bespoke an absence
of all care on the part of the occupant.
Ascending one flight, he explored two
rooms in similar condition Of neglect
before he reached one in which there
were any signs of habitation. This was
plainly if not rudely furnished and con-
tanned nothing but what was absolutely
necessary in sleeping room. A cot bed,
a metal washbowl and pitcher Oh a
painted wooden stand; looking glass
without frame, tackled to the wall; an
old dressing case with the top, which
originally held glass, entirely miss
ing; a few chairs and tho inventory is
complete. 1t was evident that the house
was used, as has been stated, only as All
occasional sleeping place. The few odds
and ends had been gathered from the
general wreck and put in this one room,
in the endeavor to make 1t at least hab-
liable. Any further trouble Or expense
had been considered unnecessary. There
was commodious closet, which had
probably decided the selection of the
room, for it was filled with a miscella-
nCOus collection of articles, arranged
with evident care and neatness, COM
prising outfits for cunning, fishing, etc.
Burrows glanced about for the clews
for which he was searching. The first
point to determine was, had the man
hidden his disguise in this place? TO
learn this he did not go searching
blindly about the place. but adopted
methods which he had seen used by Mr..
Barnes on similar occasions. Although
he was jealous Of Mr.. Barnes, he ad-
mircd his ability and did not hesitate to
initiate him He dropped into chair
aud glanced around, looking about him
keenly, while he endeavored to discover
what he wished by reasoning it out
rather than by chance. Mr.. Barnes
would say, Undoubtedly chance is
great factor in all Investigations, but
the man who uses his brains will have
more of these lucky accidents than he
who waits for things to turn up.
Burrows felt the truth Of this and acted
accordingly. At this moment he wished
to know what had been done with the
disguise and reasoned as follows
Marvel crossed the river; therefore
the things were wet Hpsays he changed
them at his house and threw tho bundle
into the river. Did he make the change,
and, II so, did'he throw the things into
the rivers He had a satqhel, and 1t 10