The Holly chieftain., 1898-05-20

q soul who Is willing 10 go on Mr.. Whldby's
bond, except Col. WarreutOu, and he has
been unable 10 arrange it, Every newspa1
per but one has declared elitorially against
the likelihood OF Mr. Whldby's Innocence,
Oh. If only he could be cleared now. what
& happy. happy girl l should be, II only
you or DIR. Lampkin wer= here to advise
me! Col Warrenton Is coed, but he IS
helpless public opinion is somewhat
against him. II you never get the proof
you are seeking. or never catch the real
criminal. shall still be ecateful and love
life.
ANNETTE DELMAR."
DIR. Lampkin folded the letter with
trembling hands. Hendricks paused in
front of him, and smiled coldly.
Now it is your turn to whistle with
your sympathies, old man. have been
at it all day
DO you think you'll ever get within a
mile of the scoundFel?'' asked Lamplin.
gioomily.
II don't know" said Hendricks. with
frown. Il have told you several times
that was blasted ass, haven't /? Well,
get up here and kick me, and don't let
up till daybreak. At eight o'clock to-
night l was as near our man as am 10
you; even shook hands with him; and
yet God only knows where he is now"
What, You don't mean"
Yes, l do. Mean everything. Read
this" Hendricks thrust sheet of pa.
per at the doctor What do you think
Of that?''
DR.. Lampkin stared at the fines in
growing surprise.
"Minard Hendricks. Detective. New
York" the letter began-'I am the man
YOU are looking for. did the deed and tn.
game is up with me I am tired of dodginc
you, and am ready - surrender Ike man,
would come TO you 1t once. but have an
engagement this evening that / wart TO
fulfill before losing my liberty. ! have
agreed TO give little lecture on 'Hypno-
tism and It's Practical Uses to some peo-
PIE at Albridge hail. in Grand street II is
a small place, but you can easily find II. /
begin TO talk at eight O'Clock, and the lee
ture VIII last hour. II you will let me
finish. ! shall be obliged. as l owe man
some money and have promised him the.
door receipts. Please take a seat In the
front row. as near the center of the hall as
Sou can You Will be in tough company;
but you won't mind that, II all the ad-
ventures told of you are true You need
not fear any foul play on my part. / have
nothing against you You are simply doing
your duty, and admire you for 1t.
Sincerely yours,
THOMAS HAMPTON FARLEIGH."
Did you go?" asked Lampkin, look
ing up from the letter.
Hendricks smiled grimly "Yes, l
was on hand early enough. 1t was
irightful place. little narrow hall.
used for lectures, political meetings,
and low-class concerns About a hum
drcd people were present, mostly men.
You can judge what the crowd was when
! say that the price of admission WAS Is
cents ] got seat near the center of
the little stage, in the first row. The
drnp-curtain was down, but promptly
at eight it was drawn up.
"A boy came out on the stage from be-
hind the scenes, bringing the lecturers
table, and placed it near the footlights.
The crowd began to applaud with sticks
and umbrellas, and in the uproar our
appeared, bowing and smiling. quite
at ease, ] assure you Really. admired
him for his coolness. He was exactly
the style of man described by Matthews
as having paid the mysterious visit to
Strong. His hair was white, and he was
very thin, sallow, and dark skinned.
He looked as IL he had not eaten any
thing nor had square nights sleep for
a month.