Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-18
~ HOWARD NJ. YOSr.

Copyright 1890 ny - ~ H'PP'"So'A W.
CHAPTER XV.-CONTINUED.
The conversation which Sonntag and
rself had noted this morning in our
apa,or to solve the mystery of the
ices in my bedroom and up in the
tic eeemed of the greatest signiti-
nee. Some property was to be re-
ned this very night, and if the ref
nee was to anything hidden in the
,hr the removal might take place
lie was absent on my present err
I'D.
Tne thought caused me to urge for
r] the horse to his greatest speed,
very soon drew near the station.
,opipc a short distance away, I tied
horse to the fence, and then eau
pusly approached, being careful to
N in the shadows as much as pos
The station was standing out bold
distinct in the fbright moonlight.
ne was not q sign of a human be-
anywhere around. The signal light
front Of the place cast sickly glow
,nst the windows, in contrast to the
lite moonlight.
With pistol ready for immediate use
my hand, ran swiftly forward and
ned upon the platform. The door of
station-house was locked, as were
10 the windows. BY the CLEAN of the
Ition light I could see the telegraph
trument inside.
The bank in which I had been en-
lyed was equipped with private tel
raph wire. In the gradual climb to
tellership I had at one time held
position of stenographer and teleg-
pher. How thankful I was now for
E long hard study and practice gone
rough to fit myself for that position!
I'D not forgotten how to send or re-
ne message.
With the butt end of the pistol q pane
glass was smashed, and, reaching in
rough the opening, I undid the lock.
hin another moment was inside.
" fingers trembled with excitement,
threw the switch which connected
instrument with the circuit, and
q handled the key.
did not know the call for Phila-
phia, 90 clicked the authorization
b" few times, and was delighted
seeeiving quick response.
0perator-Keep this dead secret,
have delivered quick" I wired.
answer came back: 20. K. Go
kad."
BENZ. F. Perry. 1889 Ridgefield Ave-,
ih, Pa: Come quick to Sidingon
|J.& NJ. division Mid Trunk Ry. Get
sal train; bring detectives. Re-
eT Of stolen funds and arrest of
sves in question. Do not fail. Am
alone. Nelson Conway"
followed this up by another re-
st to have it delivered Immediate
10 which the short but gratifying
ponse came: "You bet. Good
A!"
laeoperator evidently comprehended
full meaning of my dispatch. In
anyone who had resided in Phila-
pna at the time of the robbery, read
mat message, would know its mean
me short term expressing good will,
sued in answer to my request to
coming from one l had probably
'er seen. encouraged me greatly.
men, too. knowing Mr.. Perrys en-
cue nature, l was confident that
eueman would be up and doing inn
,atcly upon the receipt of my dis
ea' A man of his standing would
no difficulty in procuring a special
and, allowing the time necessary
sotain the officers of the law. in two
nree hours I could expect Mr..
fys arrival.
eould not repress a smile as pic
70 myself the president of the
y security company riding, not
y coach. but on the engine to which
sss attached, and urging the en-
q to greater speed. 1t was GER
~ my mind that that special would
y, as fast as steam could drive the
.eeling of satisfaction came over
.eaavlng taken a decisive step, and
sp'r'ts rose in accordance. The
aess and dazed condition of my
4ues had passed away. and 1 felt
"rely on ones own exertions was
oetter way, after all.
"nS the station, I went back to
4o.se' mounted, and started up the
Ai' Arrived at the top. I again
E0un1ed in front of Sarah's house.
sung in the front door, raped
'ad loud. In answer to nv sum
Voice called from an upstairs
ao' is that you?" I asked, step
MN om the shadow of the porch into
ns ~ "ott, Mel, vat is itT' the good
M, exclaimed, fear and excitement
b.sn me 1T this late hour caus-
90 voice to tremble.