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CHAPTER XIII
Another Facapn-

II was stin early IN the evening and
such was my anxiety 20 solve this
problem without unnecessary DELAY
that IN spite OF nay experiences OF the
day, / resolved to return again to the
manhole and see how II happened to
have fallen shut and II anything new
could be learned from a superficial IN
spection OF the place after dark
/ stopped long enough In the hall
way 20 dispatch a servant 70 the rail
way station with my letter 10 Mac
Ardel so that Il would catch the late
mail and then, leaving word that I was
going out FOR short stroll. I put on n
heavy coat and left the house.
There was an icy chill IN the air
that betokened snow IN the near fu-
ture. and I had heard one Of the ma
uves say the day before that we would
ave storm and ~gol dummed big
one, too" before the end OF the week
As started down the path 10 the
river I could not doubt the ACCURACY. OF
the fellows prophecy. and I drew nv
coat collar wen about my neck and
shivered fitfully az the rigorous blasts
4 the coming winter reached through
my garments and chilled my very
bones
A sudden drop IN temperature. fol.
lowed by heavy snow. IN the early
autumn was not uncommon IA this eli
mate. az l knew full we'll and Il was
usually a serious matter 90 the farm
ers. whose fan crops were ruined and
many OF whose cattle perlshed: but
this year was destined TO see such a
storm as had not been eQualed II many
n decade
The wind howled and whistled
through the trees and over the hill
tops and then. when a lull would come.
II was emphasized by the dull heavy
moaning OF the pines and hemIochs
far away in the distance beyond the
river. At times 7 even thought I could
feel occasional flakes of snow striking
me in the face as strobe on over the
turf on my way 90 the tunnel en-
trance, but I could not be sure. and it
might have been only the dust and
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CHAPTER XVI.
The r rfrarre ~ Chico

dashed the painting beast until
great welts stood out on her sides and
her hide was lathered with foam. while
we dashed along IN the binding storm
and finally galloped through the gate
way and up the winding road toward
the house. The snow was drifting
heavily and MacArdel leaned over the
side Of the sleigh and held the lantern
close TO the ground so that I could see
such little traces OF the road as re-
NAMED or we would have been ditched
a dozen times in our mad race TO the
dying girl.
Suddenly, as we neared the house.
and at place where the drifts were
deeper and the exhausted horse strug-
gied heavily in her effort TO make her
way on, man sprang out OF the sleet
and, grasping the animal by the head.
threw her backward with almost su-
perhuman strength and brought US TO
a stsndstill.
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other small bits OF matter that were
picked up In the gale and whirled
viciously through the air.
When ! reached the manhole I was
not az all surprised 70 ind that some
one had been there before me and
again covered IL with leaves and bits
OF grass but, as tried TO raise II once
more. never doubling that I could
make my escape across the lawn II
were detected IN this. my astonish-
ment was profound at discovering
that II was securely fastened down
from below.
While ] was kneeling down on the
ground and tugging at the lid to make
PURE that Il was locked. thought
heard a step behind me and turned my
head quickly 10 see II anyone was ap-
preaching. II was. however, apparent
ly nothing more than the swapping Of
q branch due 70 the fury OF the wind,
and / again turned 70 the manhole.
hoping vaguely that. even II could
Tot open IL, might perhaps hear some
conversation through the grating that
would serve as a sort or a clew to the
grewsome doings beneath.
AS laid my hand On the iron work
again Il touched a cold. heavy object
which had certainly not been there q
moment before. and. picking Il up and
holding 1t between me and tho sky,
saw, to my amAzement. that It was my
own revolver. 10 the handle Of which
was tied bit OF folded paper.
For an instant my heart seemed 10
stop and ] remained rigid on my knees
with my arms appraised as had held
out my pistol for inspection. fearing TO
move through very terror OF my own
shadow. Ny breath caught In my
throat and then came In short, heavy
gasps, while the wind alternately
moaned and roared about me and oc-
casional thick damp snowfiakes lightly
touched my ashen face.
There certainly had been no sound
or motion in front OF me where I
found the pistol, and had convinced
myself that the cracking had heard
at my back. and which was some dis-
lance away at best, had been due to
nothing more than the wind
At length, and with trembling fin
gers. ! removed the paper from the
stock of the weapon and stuffed II into
my pocket, so that could examine Il
later. and was about TO rise nervously
20 my feet. when again heard a slight
disturbance in the shrubbery to one
side OF me and saw q man approach
Ing stoalthily and apparently on AL
tours.
With no thought of the consequences
and "a an actnal trenzx Of terror
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IBe MYSTERY
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CARN'YCAOF'T
WcOJEPH GROWN COONE
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- NfNf = X 70 NOTiFCfNfNt MI
raised che pistol and nred al him point
blank. but the cartridge failed to ex-
/ plode or else the chambers were
empty. and. with a frantic shrek 7
sprans 70 my feet and threw myself
headlOng upon him.
He seemed entirely unprepared for
this attack. but be made no sound and
strove manfully 20 defend himself "a
] grappled at HIS throat and we rolled
over and over down the velvety lawn
20 the river.
/ was considerably hampered By my
overcoat and having no desire TO go
into The water with him. relaxed nv
efforts somewhat when. with almost
superhuman strength and emitting a
CRY that Indicated a degree OF terror
equal 70 my own. he tore himself from
my grasp and sped away In the direc-
ton Of the turnpike.
Feeling. now, that I was HIS master
dashed madly after him. pulling on
my coat as I ran. and I was gaining
slowly upon him ia spite OF the TO
doubled efforts that no made. when on
the sharp incline that led down 10 the
road. he stumbled and ioIl and was
upon him again in a moment
Ny victory was short lived. however.
for as he struggled fercely 90 free
himself from my grasp and I. with
equal fury, strove % choke or beat
him into state OF submission. We
again rolled over aud over IN the r-ass
until, as luck would have IL. my leg
caught i1 strand OF -ho barbed wire
Fence that enclosed tae property at
this out-ofthe-way point. and once
more he succeeded in freeing himself
and tore down the road ia the direc-
ton OF the village.
My clothing was torn and mud
stained. my hands and face were
bruised and bleeding. / ached iu every
limb and was well nigh exhausted with
the furious and protracted encounter.
and I was hauess and coauess into the
bargain. but I 90 least had one cause
for congratulation.
In my second wrcstle with my hlth-
erto unknown assallant I had been
able 90 set sufficiently cood view Of
his face 20 identify him positively and.
IN spite OF the remarkable protesta-
lions OF ignorance concerning the Car
ney-Croft mystery which I had heard
him make 20 the widow only the night
before. and which I was now forced to
believe were but part Of a little com
edy soften up FOR my special dclccta-
ton. nay lusty antagonist was no other
than the ioug-sunering jerks.
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caused me to raise my eyes and I saw
Florence Carney standing. with out
stretched hands. In the shadow OF one
of the bookcases. l sprang toward her
and. sobbing softly. she nestled In my
arms. with hers entwined about my
neck.
The only guest at my bachelor din
ner, on the eve OF my marriage, was
MacArdel. and. as we were slipping our
coffee. he exclaimed:
by the way, Ware, you owe me
this dinner. You remember our little
wager last summer. don't your"
Il remember II very wen. indeed" I
replied with smile. but IL hasn't
been decided in full. You don't know
it. old man. but haven't proposed to
her yet" and we tossed a coin for the
bill
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CHAPTER XIV.
- Deeter EspIlIna It.

10 1N~~NN - AiaIlia X
When I returned 90 the house my
frst thought was 90 read the note
which Z had found tied 20 the pistol
and. as I had expected. It was Do the
Bruce woman's hand and was evident
~ intended for jerks. whom / had de-
tected as he was coming 20 get Il. IL
was brief and 70 the point and read:
Try and return this pistol 20 Mr..
Wares room. BE cautious. Get her
10 manage t. DO as she says"
! puzzled long and deeply over these
words. FOR they brought new and
hitherto unsuspected person into the
case. Whom did the widow mean by
she ?" Il could not have been Miss
Weston. who was too m 20 leave her
bed. and. after considerable thought.
I was forced 20 believe. as the only
possible explanation. that the pronoun
referred 20 one OF the servants in the
house This. 90 my mind. added ma
terially 20 the gravity OF the affair. for
II unknown members OF the domestic
stan were concerned IN the matter
there was no telling how far the con
spiracy might reach nor TO what pur-
pose II was carried on.
had become so accustomed to uys-
terious happenings OF this sort, and
my head was 50 fned With visions OF
Miss Carney. and with the words I
was now determined 10 say 20 her.
that no impression could have been
made on my mind by anything short
OF most startling phenomenon.
AS have said. the message was
evidently intended for jerks and was
from the widow, who. It seemed equal
~ clear. either was OF had been in the
subterranean passage holding con-
verse with its loathsome inhabitants.
From nay window l could sec that
there were no lights In her cottage.
and 1 was on the point OF venturinz
forth again and. from q safe distance.
watching the pit until she emerged
and started for home, when q reaIIza-
ton OF my physical exhaustion took
hold OF me and / adopted the wiser
plan OF remaining In my room
The night was far from restful. and
at the nrst glimpse OF daylight I
dressed and returned to the manhole.
There was a light fall Of Gnow on the
ground and I was not surprised to see
that someone had climbed out Of the
SHAFT and gone across the lawn toward
the Bruce house, but the lid of the
manhole was securely fastened down
as before.
In my efforts TO raise II, or at least
TO assure myself that il was locked, !
found. at the sides. two openings In
the grating larger than the others and,
slipping my revolver easily back aud
forth through one OF these, I was no
longer at a loss 10 understand how Il
had appeared 30 mysteriously the
night before.
Il was quite evident that 1t had been
passed up through the opening and
turned until IL lay fat ON the grating.
the person below doubtless mistaking
me for jerks and misconstruing my
efforts TO raise the lid into a signal
| from the stage driver that he had ar.
rived and was awaiting orders. That
i did not understand this simple
vancouver from the frst and appre-
ciate the situation at a glance was
because OF my highly excited nervous
state and my subsequent eacounter
with jerks himself.
"a @x- -zsLnr2-zaI rs -s-.se ! rn-ac
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'izsN- rOsIowIug uGTegrEm wITch"~0ad Just
arrived:
Wire received VIII not await let
ter. sure 20 arrive on time.
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AS I opened the door II was almost
blown out OF my hand by the force OF
the wind and great sheets OF snow and
sleet came sailing In, under the prots-
cochere and half way down the haD.
bundled myself UP in the doctors
great fur coat and surrounded myself
with his rugs and then, bowling my
head TO the fury OF the gale, / did as
had been told. and let the mare
take her own gait and pick her own
way to the train.
The train was 40 minutes late and,
after putting my horse in the stable
and blanketing her comfortably in ac-
cordancs with the Doctors instruc-
tons, returned to the station and
paced restlessly up and down the wait
ing room, now and then peering anx-
iously through the frost-coated win.
dows In a childlike way. as II my eyes
could penetrate tho blackness OF the
night and see for miles down the
track.
Fina1iy, as the time Cor its arrival
drew near, one OF the station men,
with that intuition so frequently OBJ
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himself and went on. though more
feebly and with greater effort than be-
fore:
Il know ! was foolish to do this.
Ware. but at first I fancied | could
stay here and keep out OF sight OF the
authorities and then. when I needed
exercise. We thought OF the ghosts as
a means OF keeping people away and
giving me more freedom"
He had not taken his eyes from the
window in all this time and the snow
was falling SO heavily that We were
covered thickly with its soft, deecy
mantle.
Again he began 70 speak while we
stood as men entranced. but his voice
was even weaker than before and II
was with difficulty that we could make
out alf that he said.
III DO gone soon, Ware. and you
must keep IL all from the people and
have me buried at once. You know
tneTe would be a panic IL they knew.
and yet there would be no danger In
this climate. It's only when YOU live
right In the midst OF II. Ware and
have II on all sides OF you all the time.
as did In Hawaii. trying TO HELM
those poor souls in their sufTerings.
There's no danger. Ware. to any
one and yet. II they'd found me I'd
have been penned UP somewhere like
wild beast. and couldn't bear Il.
l know l was foolish over il. and that
i probably could have bought my free
dom in way. but once We got settled
here l wanted to stay in peace. You
know We never bothered you with the
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THE END.
A Mean Teacher.

Mrs. Gadd-Are you goin' to send
little Jack to Mrs. Thorn's school
again?
Mrs. Gabb-Indeed. 1 won't He
went TO her all last year. and Ipaid
her $50 for II. and the mean. stIngy
thing didn't give him a single prize,
not one, and they don't cost but a
couple Of dollars, ither-"-N. w
Weekly.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-26
COUNTRY NEVER GREATER
Lieutenant GoUernor Chanler Raises
Issues, but Is Optimistic.

Atlanta, Oct 25.-Lieutenant Governor Lewis
Stuyvesant Chanler of New York the guest OF
the Georgia State Fair Association to-day and
spoke before large crowd at the fair grounds
He was introduced by United States Senator Clay.
Mr.. Chaner made plea for the divorce OF the
tariff issue from politics and its handling by non
partisan commission. He also urged the punish
ment by personal Imprisonment of corporation Off
cials who violate the law, saying heavy fines were
a preventive.
Mr.. Chaner prefaced his remarks with opu-
mistic view of the national situation, saying in
part:
have not to cry calamity, chaos cor
ruption. Our country was greater than to-
present eower never better understood and our
future prosperity never certain. The evils
a part OF great ana sudden development. The mere
fact that alarmed at their existence is evil
dence that our general condition is of health.
Ours is not the whining of a chronic invalid; it is
himself in pain dslikes it and demands to be made
wei again. If We have heartache suicide is not
the cure, and If than aching tooth it Is
often better to refill the tooth than to pull II.
Nearly every growing child suffers from growing
pains, as It's joints are too suddenly stretched TO
keep pace with rapid growth. Yet the pains ndt-
cate condition which, If neglected, results in
weakened physical frame. The joints of our Con-
stitutiOn being stretched and strained by our
national development. There is a strainng of the
natural and essential ligaments of national strength
the inherent power of individual states-due to
growing tendency toward Capitalization. There is
a tendency toward dangerous weakness in Indvid-
ua effort IN commercial enterprises because of that
enormous growth of centralized commercial power
known as the trust. There is a lack OF indepen-
dent individual opinion. due the facility hiring
other men to think for US But granting all this
and universal desire to have the evil cured are
signs of a healthy mind.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-26
NEW GEAR OF THE TENDERLoIN. :"
Captain Weigand Succeeded by Lieutenant
Kelleher-0ther Changes.

Again there is a new Gear OF the Tenderloin'
Captain John Weigand held the title until yester-
day. when he was deposed. Lieutenant Bernard
Kelleher was made acting captain and placed
in command. Captain Wcigand is on his vacation.
He was formerly an inspector and was reduced oy
Commissioner Bingham He was examined by the
Board of Surgeons who tried TO retire him. but
thev found him in excellent physical condition.
A number of raids were made in Captain Wei
gand's district by the District Attorneys men. and
this II is believed. the cause of the change.
Acting Captain Kelleher is a favorite Of the Dis
trict Attorneys office. He had charge of the po-
lice arrangements at the time Of the Thaw trial.
Other changes made yesterday were: Captain
Thomas Murphy. in command of the new West
Goth street station. TO Chief Inspector cortrights
office; Acting Captain Brown. from the Flushing
avenue station, Brooklyn, 20 take Captain Murphy's
place; Lieutenant Michael Reidy of the detective
bureau, to Flushing avenue to take Browns place;
Captain Hermann Schottman, of the harbor
squad. TO the Rapelyea avenue station, Brooklyn.
TO take the place of Captain Dennis Driscoll. who
was retired by the Commissioner yesterday Lieu
tenant Frederick Mott placed in charge of the
harbor squad. and Lieutenant John Dwyer, OF the
Parkville station, to assist him The
Commissioner also announced the transfer OF
number of patrolmer.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-26
THE HARDEN LIBEL CASE
Defendant Cheered on LeaUing
Court TESTIMONY Closed.

Berlin Oct 25-Justice Kern to-day closed the
taking Of testimony in the libel action brought oy
General Count Kuno Moltke against Maximll-
ian Harden editor of die Zukunft.' saying that
the court had heard enough which TO base
decision. though he did not indicate what that
decision would be Counsel for both sides VIII pe
heard in argument tomorrow.
Herr Harden, when he left the court. was cheereo
wildly by large crowds. who admired his courage
attacking powerful personages connected WIN
the imperial court. Prince Philip zu Eulehours' li
German Ambassador 10 Vienna, did not APP
pear His physician informed the justice that II
would be dangerous for his patient to do So Dr'
Won Gordon attorney for Count Won Moltke, ADD
ing that there was danger of the prince having a
stroke of apopleXy in court. Justice Kern 'heh VI
rected Police Captain Won Treskow to take wit
ness, who testified yesterday whose name was Ho'
made public to Prince zu Eulenburg's residence 10
see If the witness could identify Eulenburg. Won
Treskow later returned to the court and SAID the
prince refused to receive them.
Herr Harden in the of the proceedings
lost his temper and, waving his hand in fury to"-
ard Count Kuno Won Moltke. shouted: Does he
still deny that a member Of the royal house toio
me that Won Moltke would be mad If he tried TO
repel the charges?'
Justice Kern asked General MOltke If he had
resigned his position on account of the publication
of Herr Harden's charges. Won Moltke replied tha'
there had been such a mountain of lies piled up
against him that felt he could no longer remain
military commandant of Berlin. He said he had
worn the Emperor's uniform for forty-two years
and loved his career He begged the court 10 take
the ruin of his career into consideration when SEN
tence was passed on Harden.
The day was largely occupied with expert tesu-
mony by Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld on the nature OF
the offences charged in the indictment
New-York tribune., 1907-10-26
STEAMERS AT FOREIGN PORTS.


Liverpool oct 25Iasitana dr, New York via Queens
Montreal BRISTOL Rowanmore t3rl Baltimore.
Marseilles. oct 23-Vtnezia (FD New York
Dunlrk. oct 2i-Maracas uir0. Kirkby. York via
Newport News.
and ViGo via Barbados etc. for York
Naples and Genoa Gnd proceeded.
Port Said % Norman Prince C}r New York for
Singapore Yokohama,
Rotterdam. 24-Steamers Hero Clor), Sandta,
Wabana PTometheus tGep Tholen New York
Cherbourg Oct 2J-Steamer Amerika (Ger Knuth New
Hayre. oct 25-Steamer la Touraine CFr) Faiole New
York.
Liverpool. oct 25-Stoamer Armenian (Br). Aiming New
Bordeaux Oct 22-steamer TriGnac (Fr,. Rbault New
York
Queenstown oct 25-steamer CBr) BARTLETT crom
Liverpool New York.
oct 23-steamer Spartan Prince (BD EasIcston
Antwerp. oct 23-steamer Washington Ger. Jansen
New York
Rotterdam .4-steamers Dana dam. IIudbers,
Philadelphia; Otterburn tt}r for New York.
Southampton. oct 25-BuChtT tGer. Hamburg for
New York via CheTbourg.
MarselIes. Oct 23-Monvso dtaD. from Genoa for New
Swansea. oct 23-New Orleans Ci5r. New York
PASSED
scilly. oct 2o-californie G'p, New York Havre
Potsdam Uuteh). New York for Boulogne and Rot
st Niehacls, oct 25-Cretc tBp and Naples for
York.
Fayai. 25-K6nig Albert GER. York for Naples
Kinsaie oct 25-Georgic (Br). Liverpool
New-York tribune., 1907-10-26
WARNER ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.
Determines to Conduct His Own Case, Then
Changes His Mind.

Frank H. Warner. formerly hat dealer in East
l2d street against whom there are two indictments
for murder in the first degree, trial yester-
day before Judge Foster in Part II of General Ses-
sions. Two lawyers were assigned to defend him.
but he refused to recognize them when they asked
for postponement, the ground that they were not
ready for trial.
4 have no counsel he said. These men are not
my counsel. 1 claim as a citizen of this state the
right to defend my case
Judge Foster said he had that right Continu-
ing Warner declared he had forty fifty wit
nesses some Of them important business men In
the city of New York.
Judge Foster than directed that the case should
90 TO trial Warner examined several talesmen
Later he permitted the lawyers assigned TO the
case 10 take IT up. No jurors were selected. The
trial was postponed until Monday the request
of Warner, who said he too weak to proceed
He also said he wanted John G. Aillburn
sci and would write 10 him.
Warner is trial for the murder of Esther C.
Noriing. cashier in Whites haberdashery store in
East 42d street. He shot her while she in the
doorway of the store. After killing the he
escaped from several policemen and went down
town and killed Charles Wilson a business ac-
quaintsnce. II is said that the defence will be in
sanity. owing 10 business trouble due the build
ing Of the subway in 42d street
New-York tribune., 1907-10-26
Public Notices.


NEW YORK SUPREME COURT NINTH JUDICIAL
~ District, Westchester CoInty.-CATSKIIL4 AQUE-
DUCT SECTION NO In the matter OF tho applica-
Shaw and Charles y Chadwick constituting the Board
Supply Of the city OF New York acquire
estate for and behalf OF the CITY York
Chapter T24 the Of 1905 he acts
ainendatory thereof In the Towns OF Yorktown nd
Cortlandt. Wcstchester County, New
o providing additional supply pure and
wholesome for the Of the City OF New York
PUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the
Third Separate Report OF Edward G. whitaker Will
c. Kellogg and Arthur w. Lawrence. were ap-
pointed Commissioners Of Appraisal In above en-
titled matter. by order OF this Court Spe-
thereof held the Court House at White
Plains Westchester County n. Y. January 10Th 1907
WI ed Office Of Clerk o he County OF
Westchester the 18th day Of September. 1907 and
affects Parcels Numbers Forty (47). Forty-sx
(4B), and Forty eight (4SJ shown the map this
proceeding
NOTICE Is FURTHER GIVEN that ar application
will DO made at Special Term OF the Supreme
of New York, TO held ne
Ninth Judicial District at the Justices Chambers in
City New Rochelle. Westchester County. New
York, the 26th day Of October 1907 at 10 o'clock
the day thereafter as coun-
sci be heard for Order confirming said report
such other and further relief may Just
Dated, York September 30th. 1907
FRANCIS X. pENDLETON.
Corporation Counsel
Hall OF