The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1906-10-19
CHAPTER v.
1.-THE MYSTERY OF THE LENS
n0RE HAM
(cspyrISht, 1905. " Jeseph :. BewIss,

AL--IdH ~ I6IEhI OF IdB LINN y
DORF HAM.
How Rudolf Marnac, the venerable
savant, brought about the death Of his
rival and critic. Professor Won Stock
mar, of Heidelberg University, have
already explained. have, moreover, re-
lated the accident BY which my cousin,
eir Henry Graden, the famous explorer
and scientist. CHANGED to be visiting me,
Z student Of medicine at the German uni
versity; and ! have endeavored to outline
the steps by which the baronet arrived
at the discovery of the crime that had
been committed. I have now to tell Of
the pursuit Of Marnac, the murderer;
pursuit as strange in its outset as It was
terrible in its conclusion. For this, the
FIRST adventure In the chase Of this In
human monster, 1t may be said that l
have chosen fanciful title. Yet '"The
Mystery Of the Lemsdorf Ham" is too
appropriate to be neglected for that rea-
ION.
At the first the Heidelberg police met
our theory Of Won Stockmar's death with
lncredulity. When they moved In earn
est It was too late; all trace Of Professor
Marnac had been lost. 1t was discov-
cred that he had taken from his rooms
small travelling valise and consid-
cradle sum In ready money; but beyond
these facts nothing was known; even his
manner Of leaving Heidelberg was
mystery.
For myself, the weeks that followed
were In every respect intolerable. From
peaceful student found myself trans
formed into a secret ally of the police,
an unhappy being whose privacy was
liable to be disturbed at all hours by
some inquisitive official. Even worse,
the authorities had detained my cousin,
and those who are intimates of Sir
Henry Graden will understand that /
suffered at his hands. In the capture Of
the murderer-as we knew Marnac to be
he took passionate interest. He was
forever in my rooms, denouncing the
authorities for their delay, advancing
theories, or cursing his own inaction.
The lieutenant in charge of the Heidel-
berg police went in absolute terror of
the Englishman, and, indeed, refused all
interviews In which he was not adequate
~ protected by his satellites.
On calm October morning / was sit
ting reading by my window, thankful Of
the momentary quiet enjoyed, when the
frolicking into the room. I admit the abb
surdity of the expression when applied
to middle-aged giant Of sixteen stone;
but frolicking describes It. Without a
word Of apology he seized my book, a
new edition Of Digestive Organs of Mol
iuscs." and flung It into the fireplace. 1t
was too much.
Henry Graden," said l, starting up
indignantly, you are my cousin, but you
presume on that relationship These
school-boy antics are insupportable."
capital, Robert! capitalp' he an
swered, regarding me with a comical
expression. II say there's stuff in the
boy! You'd like to punch my head, /
supposeT
was somewhat ashamed of my out
burst, and picked up the book, which
was greatly damaged, before replied.
'It's all very well, Cousin Graden."
said, sulkily enough. "But between
\ you and the police, l am worried to
death"
"Good! Then you can have no OBJ,
lection to leaving Heidelberg this after
noon."
leave Heidelberg! Why should ]
leave HeidelbergT
He STROBE over to where stood and
( laid his great hand on my shoulder with
4 touch that implied an apology.
A schoolboy you called me just now
That's just what I am. schoolboy lei
loose on the playground. The police hav,
raised their embargo An address which
win bring me when they have need Of
my svidence--that is all they ask. Now
\ want q travelling companion-a mar
can trust. Yon can guess my errand
I Cousin Robert. Before q week Is out
shah have my hand on him, l shall, b,
heavenI You viii come with me? Goot
lad, knew It. The train leaves at three
I'll call for you"
"But where are we going?'' shouted
running to the door; for already he wa
down q score of stairs.
est. Petersburg. You have a pass
portr'
"Yes-but Cousin Graden. Cousil
Graden, / say
1t was no use. l heard the stree
door slam behind him. ST. Petersbur
and the winter coming on. Eugh!
had always detested cold. But next (
escaping misfortune II IL best to posses
q philosophic mind. commenced to pac
my bag with my warmest underwear.
At thirty-6vs minutes past two Grade
sent up word to say that he had a ca
waiting my pleasure, and In three min
utes more my luggage was upon 1t. Hall
way down the main street we chance
upon Mossel. the fat lieutenant Of polio,
He glanced at us keenly, with, as
thought. certain suspicion. Grade
saluted him coldly, muttering maledis
items upon him for a stupid ass. Their
was no great friendship between the two
I paid the cab while my cousin saw Z
the tickets. Five marks provided n
with subservient guard and an empt
carriage.
"And what are your plans for thl
Intolerable Petersburg expedition2'
asked, as the train thumped its way on
Of the station
1--WE are not going to st. Petersburg
We are going to Lemsdorf"
ITO Lemsdorfl have never heard Z
the place" 81
"No more had an hour ago. Allo'
me to discover it."
He pulled a red-bound Baedeker out {