Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-17

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I Gripping ne -. <zcr .ydsk with
its tale Of the astounding trans
formation, III one day of a
ragged London waif into the
possessor OF igco!cu1able wealth,
this story By Louis Tracy meas
ures up fully to the standard of
this Tomancer's other popular
tales. In IKE unfolding of the
story he depicts not merely The
change in tbs h--o's material
circumstances, butthe interesting
development Of his character.
The stirring adventures in which
Philip Arson became en1broiIed
BY reason Of his suddenly &C
| CURED riches, literally sent to
h,m from heaven, his loyalty 10
the girl friend O. his childhood
and his manly efforts to win her
love, are among the many ele-
nents of a plot which is de-
veioped with Mr.. Tracy's we'll
known SI::U.
Philip did not then know that Lon
don had already much to talk about in
the recorded incidents of the two
storms. The morning newspapers were
hysterical with headlines announcing
fires, collapse of buildings, street acct
dents and lamentable loss of life in all
parts of the metropolis. AS the day
wore and full details came to hand the
list of mishaps would be doubled,
while scientific observers would begin
a nine days wrangle In the effort to
determine the precise reason why the
electrical disturbance should have been
wholly confined to the metropolitan
area. Philip Arson, a ragged boy Of
fifteen, residing in a desolate nook Of
the most disheveled district in the East
End, possessed the very genesis of the
mystery, yet the web of fate was des-
tined to weave spell that would deft-
ly close his lips.
Meanwhile he wanted his breakfast.
He gathered thirty fair sized, white
pebbles and few Jagged Jumps of me
ironlike material. These he wrapped i'll
a piece Of newspaper, screwed up the
small package tightly and placed it in
lis trousers pocket. Thinking deeply
about the awesome incidents of the
previous night. he donned his coat and
did not notice the packet Of letters
ly.-G in the chair. Never before had
these documents left his possession.
The door was locked and the key in his
pocket before he missed them. 1t was
in his mind to turn back. In another
second he would have obeyed the i'm
pulse had not mighty gust of wind
swept through the yard and carried lis
tattered cap into the passage That
settled it. Philip ran after his head
gear and so was blown into a strange
sea of events
''They are quite safe there" ne
thought. "In any case, it will be best
not to carry them about in future.
They get SO frayed, and some day
may want them"
Emerging from the haven Of the
News, he foa-nl the untidy life of the
Nile End road eddying ill restless con
fusioD through q gale. The gaunt high
walls surrounding his secluded dwell
, ing had sheltered him from the buster,
ing March md that was now drying
the streets and creatir' much i'll tenn
per in the hearts of carriers stall own
crs and girls with large hats and full
skirts. In n word. everything that
could be tapped or shaken or rudely
swept anywhere out of its rghtful
place was dealt with accordingly. III
one instance a heavy tarpaulin was
lifted clean OIL wagon and neatly
lodged over the heads of the driver and
horses of passing omnibus. They
were not eXtricated from its close en-
brace without some difficulty and a
great quantity of severe yet cogent re-
marks by the wagner and the driver
assisted by the bus conductor and va
rious passengers.
Philip laughed heartily for the first
time since his mothers death. re
waited until the driver and the wag-
oner had exchanged their farewell COM
pLiments; then he made OF briskIy to-
ward an establishment where three
halfpence would purchase a cup of
coffee and a bun.
In ten minutes heAfe1t much refpesh.
ed, and his busy mind reverted to the
mysterious package he carried. Think
ing best to seek the counsel Of an
olderNhead, he went TO O'Brien's shop.
The old man was taking down the
shutters and found the task none too
easy. Without word Philip helped
him, and soon the pensionef was w1p-
ing his spectacles in the shelter of the
shop.
II dunno what the weather is comm
to at all at ALL" he grumble1. Last
night was like the talSin' Nv the Redan
; an this mornin' reminds me Nv erossin'
the bay o. Bfscay"
TIT certainly was a fearful thunder
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