Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

the idea that he had a right to come
and go unmolested. Now, think that
was more suspicious circumstance
than If he had closed the door after
him noiselessly."
The landlady looked, at McCandless
with admiration written on every feat
ure.
well, you have head full of ideas,
Mr.. McCandless. Nobody could fool
you"
"You fatter, Mrs. Allen said her
ledger, flushing with pleasure, ''but I
may say to you that some of my best
friends are connected with the Central
Office. and they tell me that l ought to
be one of them. l come by my detec-
tive talents naturally, for my father
was park policeman"
"Have you ever seen Peterson carry
anything upstairs?"
II have" returned Mrs. Allen i'm
pressively.
State what it was"
II cannot, except to say that it was
a bundle which he held tightly under
his left arm
McCandless was perplexed.
did you ever find anything in Peter
sons room on any morning following
his occupancy of it," he said, after a
pause for reflection.
Nothing; absolutely nothing"
This is one of the most singular
cases | ever heard Of" said McCand-
less decidedly.
What do you think of it," ventured
the landlady.
Think of it? I think Peterson is a
suspicious character who will bear
watching. He may be counterfeiter,
forger, a fugitive from Justice
Mrs. Allen was distressed and fright
ened.
What am I going to do about it,"
she asked
Leave everything to me-" said Nc
Candless reassuringly. II will make
it my business to clear up this mys-
terry. Peterson shall be kept under
surveillance"
Several days passed during which
McCandless was very taciturn at his
meals and went to and fro in brown
study.
When Intercepted by Mrs. Allen he
merely said: II may have something
for you in a day Or two"
Sure enough, on Saturday morning
McCandless asked with non-commit-
tai air to see Mrs. Allen in the parlor.
"By the way" he began in thick
voice, 81 will see that you have check
for my account in the course of a few
days, but I wanted to talk to you
about much more important matter.
| think I have run Peterson to earth. .
McCandless said this in grave, con-
fidential tone
"You don't say SO, Mr.. McCandless.
What have you found out about him."
For answer McCandless drew from
his pocket thick paper, which he
slowly unfolded, showing a poster
printed in very black ink with a cut
of mans face at the top.
Read it, Mrs. Allen" urged her
ledger huskily.
This is what the landlady read:
Look for Thomas Gallagher, alias
David Moffett, alias Morton, alias Geo.
hogan. Wanted for highway robbery.
Height feet 8; weight, LAT pounds.
Spare face, dark eyes, small mustache.
When last seen wore brown SLOUGH
hat, dark coat mixed trousers, and
CATERS. One thousand dollars reward
will be paid to any one giving evidence
which shall lead to his conviction.
Thomas Binns, Chief of Police
"Now, I want to ask you, Mrs. Allen,
whom that picture resembles"
The landlady studied it hard.
Does it not bear strong resem-
blance to Peterson, Mrs. Allen?''
That's what I was thinking myself,
Mr. McCandess. I can't swear to it.,
but it looks a good deal like Mr.. Peter
son."
when 1 think of the way he hides
himself in your house, Mrs. Allen,
comes in the night and goes in the
night, could almost swear Peterson
is Thomas Gallagher. But won't rest
until 1 prove IL, duO Ia gums va AAo
trail tonight.
The following morning McCandless
came down to the breakfast table red
eyed from the want of sleep, but in
high spirits.
could 1 see you in the parlor, Mrs.
Allen?' he whispered as he slipped
away from the table.
The landlady excused herself as soon
as she could and made her way up
stairs with all the speed her embon-
point would permit She tingled with
curiosity to her fingertips.
81 have made a great discovery, NC
Candies burst out as SOON as she had
shut the door behind her.
Eyes, yes?"
Peterson is living double life, ana
he is probably the man Chief Blnn IS
looking for. The reward is almost
within our grasp
"How do you know? What have you
found out?'' said the landlady, her
generous bosom heaving in her excite
ment.
McCandless spoke rapidly, evidently
carried away by his discovery.