Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-07-21

81 was in that gambling house, father.
A man assembled the stairs just ahead of
me. 1t was to observe and study the fea-
lures of this man that I followed him. I
soon after forgot what led me to do So.
can remember no moreno more!''
"Why did you desire to follow this man
to observe and study his features?" ask
ed the banker.
Il was requested to do so by one can
not now name. I failed, utterly failed,
In my mission. But will not believe that
I am guilty of that terrible crime.
never before beheld that dirk. No, no,
am not guilty."
THAT you are not, my boy!' exclaimed
q husky voice, and the tall form Of Sell
lars, who, unobserved, had descended the
stairs and entered the cell.
''Thank God!' cried Robert.
"It was at my request that this young
man was following and studying the fea-
lures of would-be assassin" said the
detective; though I little dreamed that
his doing so would lead to what l was
striving to avert. The object of the fend
who drove that dirk blade home was not
only to murder Terry, but also to place
the halter about the neck of Robert KEEL
logg. His intent was to remove one and
let the law remove the other"
pray" said the inspector, "who may
you Beg"
'At home" was the quiet reply, II am
known as Lang Sellars. By profession 1
am detective.'
WHAT exclaimed Hunt. "Lang Sci
lars, the Southern detective? Allow me
to grasp your hand, STRIP
with pleasure, inspector"
"You visit our city in pursuit of your
calling, Mr.. Sellars? Surely not to re-
move the mystery surrounding this case.
You could not have heard of it."
81 noticed a record of the crime in q
morning Journal" the detective said. Il
will call and talk matters over with you
before l leave the city. I am here on a
matter in which I may need aid. But I
must make Taste now.'
''Glad to aid you at any time, Mr.. Sci
lars. l will place half my men at your
disposal"
"Oh, thanks, many thanks. I may not
need them. Certainly not more than one
or two. Will you please allow me to see
the dirk with which the assault Of Terry
was committed?"
Certainly. 1 have it here" And the
inspector produced it.
"Ah, har' observed Sellars. "a silver
cross embedded in the hilt. Let me see?'
And he withdrew dark sheath from an
inner pocket Eyes, see!' And he thrust
the blade of the weapon where it had re
posed prior to a certain event that was
on his mind. ga complete fit. A silver
cross on the hilt Of the dirk. A silver
cross on the scabbard! May I retain this
a few hours, INSPECTOR"
''Certainly."
The surprised banker had been standing
near his son, listener and observer; but
here Robert introduced him to the detec-
tive.
Il can hardly understand, Mr.. Sellars;
yet l think my brother has written me
concerning you. Do you not reside in
Wilmington"
'My home is there answered the de
tective. You will understand all when
l have explained; but there is not time
now. l have matters in hand that cannot
be deferred. l wish you and your son to
accompany me-"
But Robert cannot be released until"
''Oh, that is all right now" said the
inspector THE boy is free. 1 am per-
fectly satisfied that MIR. Sellsrs' assump-
ton of the case is correct. Though had
the blow proved fatal
Robert would have been released be-
fore night, inspector. There is 10 as
sumption in this case-on my part"
The clock in the inspectors Office struck
the hour of eleven. as Sellars, accom-
panied by the banker and his son, stepped
into the street.
The bank has not been opened to-day"
said Mr. kellogg. IL had Earl post a
notice on the door this morning. How
ever, I have my key and we can gain ad-
mission
II have no wish to visit the bank said
Sellars.
''Shall we go over to the hotel?'
No, Mr.. Kellogg. we must visit your
home, and at@nce. There is no time to
lose
My home! Why, do not at all under
stand that exclaimed the banker, filled
with establishment.
Nor could you be expected to, at this
time. All will be made plain to you soon. y
Earl left the station just before you
returned. father He called to express
his sympathy
Yes, yes, presume he has gone TO in
form his mother Of the situation. Poor
EEnor, She was nearly overcome when
l tod her of the fearful calamity that had
befallen us. We will cause her heart to
rejoice. Here is the carriage"
The three men entered it and the We
hicle rapidly rolled away.
What time did you return. Mr.. Sci
lars?' asked Robert.
Il arrived on the 1890 train from a
visit to Richmond"
..Then you were here previous to that
time?" said the banker.
''For few days"
II see you carry small package uQder
your arm" observed Mr.. Kellogg. do
not forget and leave it in the carriage
when we enter the house. The urchins on
the streets of Chicago are Of an uncer-
tain quality"
Il shall hardly forget it," said Sellars
calmly. 'sThat package contains the con-
tents of the one which Collector Ellsworth