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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01

he went to sea IN mercnantman, pu5
nothing definite has ever been heard Of
him from that day. There have been
rumors OF his being seen in all sorts OF
places under all sorts Of conditions-a
hanger on at Monte Carlo, a billiard
marker in Melbourne and bar waiter
at the Cape, but these are only rumors.
Ali that is definitely known is that he
has gone to the dogs.''
Mabel seemed immensely relieved
when I read her this letter.
'sThere, Duncan; so she had brother
after ALI You do not know how glad !
am to havethis news. May we not now
believe she was doing what she could
to redeem him?a
'sI don't know that we are justified
in believing that, Mabel-at any rate,
not with our present information. The
robbery in which she seemed to be an
aceomplice scarcely looks like an at
tempt to improve his morals. But, first
of all, we have to identify the brother. 9
Which Of the: men was he-the one
armed man. Lambert, or the other,
Dacre?" 81 -. .ss.s5csc3ss 50 z: 80
esLamber5 seems the more likely. eAe-
cording to Mr.. Vande.eur; he had led
wild, rowing life, which would St in
very we'll with what Mr.. Wray writes
about the brother" -.
eyes, that is 50, Mabel, but the other
man may have been equally wild. We
seem to have very little information
about him: ] must ask Wray to get me
description Of the brothers. appear
ance. That will no doubt help us, ss
Lambert was fair and the other man
dark. But even then we cannot be sure
that he was really her brother, not un-
til we find the man himself, which
may not be an easy matter"
s'The one armed man may have Joined
theatrical company again. !"
s.He may, and in that case it ought
not to be difficult to trace him-one
armed actors are not so very common.
But hardly think he would take kind
~ to the stage again after a successful
robbery. You may depend upon it he is
busy with other little ventures in that
direction.
"Yeu take very gloomy view of
things, Duncan said Mabel, with a
weary sigh.
"Perhaps l do, dear. but the further
we get into this awful affair the more
mysterious and complicated it becomes.
That must be nv excuse. -
wrote off to Wray for particulars
Of the brothers appearance, and the
next morning first thing I set off to call
upon MIR. Keighley Gates about the
mysterious photograph had seen in his
room.
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CHAPTER XIII.
PLANNING AN ABDUCTION.

PLANNING AN ABDUCTION.
Most of what follows learned after.
ward from various sources, but for sake
of continuity it is told ; re.
Yes, one or two lit. incidents had
served to annoy Mr. Keighley Gates that
morning. His letters, in the first place,
had been far from satisfactory, and then
there was DR.. Fitzgerald S visit. He had
not come by appointment, and it was
evident from his reception that lie was
not welcome.
"Oh, it's you, is it," said Mr.. Gates,
ungraciously, when he entered. II did
not hear you knock. .
mo more did I-knrckles out of or
der-umbrella handle loose-all sorts of
reasons if required. )
I've not the slightest doubt of it
Well, what do you want with me!
Don't beat about the bush.
DR.. Fitzgerald gave his silk hat a
loving polish with a gaudily colored
handkerchief and then deposited it gin
-oa,lv nv, tha table He hu,.o M his nm.
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an amateur one, you Will notice, for the
means of tracing her. We now find this
photograph has been taken out of the
album and another substituted for it. l
have this one with me. Here it is. Do
you recognize it?''
Mr.. Gates took hold of it and looked
at it closely.
eyes, % he said. 81 knew the original
of that. In fact, believe l have copy
of this identical Photographer anna
teur one, you will notice, for there is
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WheH had Idst Uisited hf1s, he had acelr
coined 1sy GppeGTance.
gwsethearf's life, was bound to take
advantage Of any information he could
give ne. The next day obtained the
necessary permission to visit the pris-
cner at Holloway, and lost no time in
seeing him.
When I had last Visited him, he had
welcomed my appearance, but now BE
looked up vacantly when I entered, and
there was scarcely gleam Of recogni-
ton on his face. He seemed utterly
crushed, and felt the man was on the
highroad to madness.
He listened totne messages broughS
from home without replying and sat
with his face in his hands, staring fixed
ly at the stone floor of his cell. told
him of the further Developments of the
case, but he made no comment, and ]
despaired Of being able to rouse him.
Howeyer, when I.menti tioned Hinton, he
seemed to interest himself little, and
then told him of my recent visit there.
George, Old man, said, GIVE
come here for information, and I don't
want to go away without it. Last time
Twas here you told me Of your meeting
xhe lady at the inn. bat you said she
was alone. have learned that though
she was alone when you met her there
had been two friends of hers staying in
the village before you came. Dic you
know this??''
This question seemed to rouse him
from his lethargy. He started up almost
fercely and said:
"What business is it of yours to 60
sesreting in the matter?''
"My dear fellow, we are not doing it
out of mere curiosity. Each piece of in
formation we get hold of we hope to be
one step toward your innocence being
proved"
George paced the cell with feyerish
unrest.
ssDon't you think would rather die
than have any evidence raked up which
may lead to nothing, and only serve to
show up the unhappiness OF her life?
Then yen knew Of these men?
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CHAPTER XII.

First Of all ] called at Scotland Yard,
and as favor was allowed possession
Of the photograph substituted for Lady
Florence Mostyn's Armed with this
called at the Metropole and again in
|auired for Mr.. Keighley Gates. Yes, he.
Ewas in-in fact hewas confined to the
house by. q cold. Il made my way up
stairs. and on turning the corner Of the
corridor leading to Mr.. Gates room
ran into some one.
"Confound you, sir!'' said voice
seemed to know. ttShould look where
you; are going. I might have been the
Prince of Wales-leze majesty. sir.
they'd have hanged you for itH'
Iapologized for the occurrence and ne
seemed mollified.
Cali right, sir-keep your blinkers
off next time. Go straight ahead now
don't bring the monument down. and
he passed ON.
The voluble gentleman had not recog-
nized me, but knew him in an instant.
He was got up in irreproachable attire,
from his patent leather boots to his
shiny silk hat. But despite his altered
appearance there was no mistaking the
once seedy looking vagabond who called
himself Dr.. Fitzgerald. The last time
we had met was beside the still warm
body Of the murdered Lady Florence:
What was he doing at the Metropoie:
Had he been to see Mr. Keighley Gates?
IF so, abous.what?
/ had not time to pursue these refec-
tions any further. for few steps
brought me to the door Of Mr.. Gates
room.
Mr.. Gates was. in very bad temper,
that was evident. He scowled ferocious-
~ as entered, and when he recognized
me it evidently required an effort on his
part to greet me in friendly way.
"You must excuse me, Captain Brett,
if am not in my usual form today,
he said. 81 have got an Internal cold,
and there are one or two little matters
that have annoyed me this morning"
"Was DR.. Fitzgerald one?" ! jocosely
remarked.
.sDr. Fitzgerald" said Gates, looking
at me inquiringly.
81 met hina in the passage just now.
He seemed to be coming from this dlrec-
ton. Gaunt looking man-speaks dis
jointedly.' -
"Oh, that eeilowl He did not give
me the name you mention. He came on
begging errand. Do you know him?"
s'The last time saw him-indeed the
only time before-was on tbs night of
the murder. He tried to rifle the dead
body"
Mr.. Gates seemed surprised at this
piece Of news.
"Wash he mentioned at the rolice court
proceedings" he asked.
eyes. Indeed, it was owing to him
that was arrested You will find it IN
the newspaper report. .
ST remember the incident you men,
ton, now, said Gates, "but did not
know this was the man in question.
Thanks for the information, Captain
Brett It will be very useful in case he
posters me again. ,"
We spoke on general matters for few
minutes, and then inquired if he had
any news from the States.
"No 1t is too soon for letter, but
as there has been no cable presume
We may conclude that Durant is not in
evidence at the moment. Have you
learned anything more:'
Nothing that bears directly on the
case, l gCardedly replied, for did not
think it necessary to tell him of the re-
suits of my visit to Hinton. "But, /" |
added, "there is one piece of informa-
ton you may be able to give us. When
Lady Florence Mostyn disappeared the
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CHAPTER xL
a DIsREpIlrABLE BROTHER.

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Tory Of chs; HsemaR only showed neg
characser an e worse light Yet / coula
not doubt the evidence, for each word
sY 4ha lanaaaGy had corrobcrated the
s.,o 4o,,s.,na iv Mr. Finnec,ira Yande.
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The White is king of Sewing Mach n's'
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udl4 oOl1a46 WAf4 wv ~A1S
day, and after that the deluge.'
Fitzgerald waved him off magnlh-
Gently.
"Keep your quid, Mr.. Keighley
Gates. You've insulted me, DR.. Fitz-
gerald, T. C. D., acd County Water
ford. leave you now, but beware, the
day will come! Meantime, good morn
ingp, and with ttis eloquent peroratlon
DR.. Fitzgerald closed the door. behind
him.
Gates gave sigh of relief when he
had gone.
.sWhat does that internal ass mean by
threatening me, 1 wonder: Thank heav-
en-, have never trusted him very far.
Now, who the devils this? Come in!''
The door opened and Commander Brett
entered, and the reader has already had
an account Of the interview that follow
ed.
When Brett left the room Mr.. kelgh-
lev Gates gave vent to his feelings.
$50, Commander Brett, V. c., R. N,
you are still on the track of your mares
nest. You are clever young man whose
talents are simply thrown way on board
ship. The late lamented Sherlock
Holmes would have been pleased to I'm
ish your education for you, for 1T wants
finishing. You are deuced sight too
clever, my young friend, and it's time
YOU knew it. Your wings must be clip
ned, and that at once, or there will be
trouble in the camp. But which is the
best way to perform that operation:-
that is the first question to decide. You
have been arrested once, and if that
could be managed second time But
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-06-03
ron THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
Matthew seattle Has = scheme Tor
an Indian Canoe Race.

Special Dispatch to the pos.-fnteiiigencer.
TACOMA. June Matthew Seattle. a
youn. Pgysllpp Indian who has Just re-
turned from q business trip In the East.
called uDoa Col &. +. Ferry. Paris expo
slsion commissioner for the state OF Wash
ing'on. this evening and offered 10 get up
a canoe race a; Parts next year. between
crews os Pugs, sound Indians and Chirpe-
was or some other tribe OF Eastern fores.
Indians
Mr.. Seattle explained that the Pacific
coast canoe Was made out OF cedar log
hewed 20 graceful lines and followed out
to thin shell. and IL capable OF speeA
"a well as Of standing a hard sea- while
the Chippewa canoe was made OF birch
bark sewed up with rswhide thongs ard
It's navisa,ors got marvellous speed out
Of II.
II the commissioner approved the plan
and would provide transportation the
young Indian. who II . college graduate
ard a successful business man, would get
up the two crews from among his friends
deck them out in red paint, feathers hears
teeth and pantaerS claws. In true and an
ciens Indian style and make feature OF
the race.
Gel Ferry promised to law Tire Plan be-
fnrw hts associates on the commission and
10 arrange for the exhibition II possible
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NoRTHWEsT NEWS NOTES.

rhsre are now In this state s.s3s pension
ers. The total amount paid them last year
wac s7Seooo-
A lodge OF Grangers was organized at
Prof w J. Spillman, Of the agricultural
college is master. and J. u. Hubbard. Sec
rotary. There are other oranges at
Evansville. Guy and Faiions.
The proper time for prospectors 20 go
into Mount Baker mining district this year
will be the hitter mart OF June or the LIST
OF July The spring IL about three weeks
later shis year than usual and there ~ no
use OF going In until the snow goes down.
Prof w f. Ransom Of SnohoTnish, re-
Gently elected to the superintendency OF
tire s.,lfax city schools has accepted the
position and will go there IN July to plan
for the ensuing school year and to be-
come acquainted with the citizens Of the
district.
The Farmers Warehouse Company
trustees at Garfield have decided to
change the time OF their annual meeting
OF stockholders for this year from the
frs, Monday I'm June TO the first Mon
day in July. This Is done on account of
the large amount OF grain still left In the
hcuse. making settlement difficult
Tw4nty-efrht cities and towns IN Whit
man county show an assessed property VAL
9atson Of 81 sic go OF watch $50 So is on
Igss and ssi3. AL on improvements Coifax
Is assessed al 80. ~: Pullman. nssis
Palouse, $50 as; oakesiaie. tiE.gss; Te-
kaa sa-sJs Garfield. So SO: Pennington.
ts sss. uniontovn. ssass4: Cotton. sss..s.;
Rosaiia S3i!Si5.
CakestaAe Sun: 1t Is understood that
u NJ Cave il going TO plant Atty acres
OK sugar te@ts Tass IN a very good expert
rr,enr and we are very much In hopes that
each farmer will put In ut least ten acres
Tseye is ya reason why the PalouSt ec2if-
try can't raise hsets> Mr. Cave - max
tnC a good start and the rest Will un-
doubtediy follow.
The assessors Of Whitman Spokane.
1sf,roir and Columbia counties met at
spokane the other day Fer the pssrposs Of
arranging a uniform rate OF assessment
ga xassrua property. After much discus
sion IL WAS agreed 10 adopt tire following
rate - r. 4 ~. rolling stock cents
y cents Ter foot. Great Northern rolling
stock - cents per food. All track 10 10 be
sssss4es s.. 80 per mile.
4. meeting Of the whasconn Normal
School board an order MAS placed with
tne Cedar Rapids FssFritass. Company. %
(s4Aszr Rapids. la. for between G.Aa and
e ~ worth az furniture. IL will consist
mainly ~ chairs for the Axwrnoiy ICONS
desks .sr the sssxtenfs etc. The seachsTs
gge@ks AMI corss9erass.s other furTfl are
wns not ordered as ias prices submitted
GA essca articles were unsatisfactory. Ie-
tween SO and SssV more viii o~ expended
ses furniture.
Sever more German Immigrants arrives
ia EralrsAseE Saturday. and have since
been vesy hssy lsokfnx ever the farming
6ss<r!esx ~ Whsscosa and Skagt- counties.
SATURDAY ssey made q srtp ar nasfh. xesf.
nerfh AGAIN ca Wednesday, nnce whtcA
49, A9HFAv &nese. n1nnesAs
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CARE OF FOREST RESERVES.


No nave AeouotomCe OF troops.
Special Dispatch TO the Post Inieliigencer
TACOMA. June I'D. b. Shelter. United
States superintendent OF forest reserves In
Clarke county. where he has been for
a week examining townships 4. s and 6. OF
range 4 east, OF the Mount ST. Elias forest
reserve. which II is proposed to exempt
from the reserve limits.
IL made a thorough inspection OF the
Shelter land have pretty fair idea OF
their condition: but have not yet made
ur my report
When asked what he thought OF the pro-
posal 10 put United States cavalry in the
Mount Rainier forest reserve park. sent
out from Washington. as IN the case of
Yellowstone park he said:
THAT would be a capital idea. I have
just returned home. and have not seen my
mail nor even the newspapers go I don't
know what has been done. but the idea
OF having the forest reserves patroled by
United States troops occurred 10 me some
time ago. and l have had some corresron-
dence over II.
THAT would seem 10 me to be the least
expensive way Of guarding the parks. and
the troops would be respected. In a very
few years the Olympic. Rainier and Wash
tngton parks viii be more famed as tour
tss resorts than the Yellowstone. and we
struction by fire. patrol Of the reserves
by troops for three or four months in the
year would he inexpensive. and would give
the boys An outing. and at the same time
they would he as available In any eurer
gency that might arise as though stationed
a Vancouver Barracks."
There are now twensy-'hree forest rang
ers I'm the Olympic. Rainier. st. Heiens and
Washington reserves, at cost OF $50 per
month each.
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RULING ON ENTRY OF CHINESE.


SsuGmcG ~ men IL needed.
special Dispatch to the Post-Inteiliacucer.
WASHINGTON, June Assistant Sec
rotary Spauldfng has made an exploit rt1-
ing In response to q request Of the coll
iector OF customs at Portland Or. regard
ing evidence to be accepted for the ad-
mission OF Chinese.
Action In every case" SAYS the secre-
tary. should be based upon the papers
presented to you by such Chinese Upon
their arrival. supplemented by facts de-
Neioped BY your examination OF applicants
and your Investigation upon the subject.
a section OF the act OF 1884 prescifhcs that
The certificates referred 10 therein shall be
the sole evidence permissible TO establish
the right OF entry into the United States
Section z OF the act OF Noverrbe- I
sss3. requires that returning Chinese mer-
chant shall establish by Testimony Of
two credible witnesses. other than Chin
eee. the fact that he conducted such busi.
ness for at least one year before hts do
parture from the United Stafes'
No other testimony than prescribed by
the statutes on part OF the applicants
could be considered. hut you should ly
examination and investigation disprove the
claims. n there Is any reason 10 believe
statements made in the certificates or az
fjdavits Of witnesses in behalf OF appji-
csnts are untrue. Evidence In behalf OF
applicants other than that prescribed hy
law should only be accepted for transmits.
sion to the department with appeals from
your decisions denying admission
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FEaRr cOuxTY ROADS.
Ceunsy CemDissfeners Order sur-
veys - Several Routes.

ooty commissioner Order 8uP-
veys - Several Routes.
6RsciaI Dtspsseh 10 the Post Intelligence.
nEFUBLlC. June 2--Ferry county has
tends TO Nelson on the north and the
Oxanogan line on the east. Roads to .
certain extent VIII be an expensive neees
eity Tor the county. but their construction
VIII be very essential. AZ time passes ssss.
tney VIII be provided for. however. and
the taxpayers not pressed too hard 10 foor
t c DILL Al = meeting OF the county
ine county surveyor. was Instructed to sur
vey = road from the international bound
1ry line between Carson and Nelson 70
Republic. Gilbert TrombIey, OF Neison.
and j. w. Jancos were named az over
seerA
1t was also ordered that a road be sur
veyed from the mouth Of Curlew creek at
Kettle river. up the river 10 point near
Midway
George L. Palmer. Young attorney,
late OF Tacoma. accompanied by his wife.
has arrived to locate permanently. He has
ton.
w. C. Morris. county attorney. and Com
missioner Yearxin are at cosyille assist
the affairs with Stevens county, and the
transfer OF the books and records
Ms. J. II. Hughes. widow OF the late
pany with Nr. and Mrs Knowles and Mr..
and Mrs. Grant Stewart left Thursday
Tor trip to meyers creek where they have
Interests The ladies went well prepared
Tor the forty mile trip on horseback.
Lee Hart. OF Seattle. paid the camp
Gying visit last week and has returned
for his family. Mr.. Hart will be vaiua-
Bile acquisition to the camp In more ways
than one, and We hope he may be able
To be benefited in health and wealth dur
ing his residence here az no doubt he will.
doing the camp the last week. He has COW.
cred the ground pretty thoroughly having
gone over the Snow Drop properly several
times and the principal mines and re-
turned yesterday from three days trip
on the south half In the neighhprhood OF
Park City upon Gold creek. He reports
Roy Fl. Clark w. s. Ruxh ana A. b.
Irwin. mining men OF RnNsland. are here
and intend going 70 Sheridan camp % ex-
anime their mines there which are to
be opened extensively