Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09

you ROOd morning, ana tAanK you 1Or
your courtesy"
Leaving the academy, Mr.. Barnes
walked as far as the nearest station Of
the elevated railroad and went down
town to Grand street; thence he walked
to the office of the Norwich line of
steamers. Addressing the clerk, he said:
"Do you keep passenger list?"
well, hardly that. in the strict sense
of the term. But we keep the names Of
all who take staterooms.
'Can you let me see that list for last
Saturday nights steamer"
The list was handed to him, and he
carefully ran his finger over the column
until it rested on the name "Walter
Marvel" He copied the number Of the
statcroom assigned, and left the dock
with n smile Of satisfaction. II think
may have some dinner now," said he
to himself, and he entered restaurant
where he partook Of substantial meal,
after which he went to police headquar-
ters, asked for the inspector and was at
once shown into the private Office Of
that official.
Good morning, inspector, said Mr..
Barnes. II would like to ask whether
there has been report of any one miss
ing in this city during this week."
"Why. yes, there hus!'' The inspector
eyed him keenly. "Mr. Barnes, what
do you know?'
II am working OH the Lewis murder
case, inspector; up in Lee, N. H., you
know"
The inspector nodded, and Mr.. Barnes
continued:
IL have left the Pilkingtons because
they permitted another man to interfere
with me. If my theory be correct, I
must trace man from this city to Lee. "
''If you have left the Pilkingtons,"
said the inspector, II will helpyou. A
woman reported here yesterday that her
husband has been missing since last Sat-
urday and that she feared foul play.
put a man on the case, and he has traced
him as far as sound steamer; so he is
probably down your way"
''Is any name given?"
eyes, but as you must be in n hurry.
take the papers with you. l intrust the
whole matter to your Judgment
Mr.. Barnes thanked the inspector for
this mark Of confidence, and then left
the building. Half all hour later he was
at a fashionable up town hotel and had
sent his card up to the woman named.
In few minutes more be was in her
presence.
II see by your card that you are a
detective,' began the woman, land l
suppose that you have brought me news
of my husband"
II have found ont that he left the
city last Saturday night. Did you know
of his intention to do so?'
II did not, but it does not surprise
me that he has done So Where has he
gomez"
II came to see if you can help me Oh
that point. All know is that he went
away on sound steamer. Have you
any idea of any object which would call
him east?"
Eyes, but I may be wrong and
would prefer not to commit myself.
might be betraying what he wishes kept
private"
'Will you answer n few other ques-
tions?'
Il will answer all that I think I
should"
First, then, tell me how long your
husband has been in New York"
"We arrived about two weeks before
he disappeared.
lyon say arrived Am to under.
stand that you came from abroad?"
''Yes. We have been in Europe for
many years.
Had your husband any special rea-
son for returning to American
Eyes; but cannot explain that to
you further than to say that it is pur-
pose which for many years he has
wished to accomplish.
"Why, then, did he delay the matter
so long?"
~ must not tell you that" She col.
orcd deeply.
II do not desire to appear too inquis-
tive, madam, but if you wish me to
accomplish anything you must give me
more information. Tell me this: Do you
suppose that it is in pursuance Of this
purpose that your husband has gone out
of the city,"
II fear SO. ="
"You fear SO? Is there any danger,
then, that he risks?"
The woman bit her lip at this slip
and said:
"There might be. do not know"
"Has he gone in search Of All enemy?"
II cannot say" She seemed decided
ly uneasy at the questions of the detect
i've. The latter paused a moment, CON-
sidering, and then asked:
''Do you know the name of this man
who is your husbands enemy?"
II did not say that it is man or
that my husband has an enemy"
"You did not, but that is evidently
the case. Now, do you happen ever to
have heard of John Lewis?"
The woman started up in dismay and
excitedly exclaimed:
"What do you know Of that man?"
"Then you admit that you know
him?"
II know who he is, but what is it
that you know, and why do you men-
tion his name?"
II know, madam, that your husband
left this city for the east on Saturday
night last and that on the following