The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-02-26
COPYRIGHT. 1901 BY ROBERT HOWARD RUSSELL


denly though the American had fired pistol the air. and Sir
Andrew halted abruptly and observing grave surprise
The gentleman with the black pearl the first
Ye yes he said eagerly throwing himself the table "a
mystery that battles the police London have heard nothing
Tell us at once, pray do-tell US at once"
The American flushed uncomforby picked uneasiy
tablecloth
"No but the police it, mumured they
only through It remarkable crime which, unfortunately
am the only who bear witness Because the only
spite of immunity diplomat detained
by the authorities of Scotland Yard My name sad ncnng
head politely lis Sears Lieutenant Ripley of States
Navy at present Naval Aache the Court of Russia Had
been detained to-day by the police would have this morning
for Petersburg
The gentleman with the black pearl interrupted pro-
nounced exclamation Of excitement and delight
stammered and ceased speaking
"Do you hear the member of Parliament iub-
ant can American diplomat halted by police the
only witness of most remarkable crmethe remarkable crime,
believe sad s he added bending eagerly
officer, (which has occurred in London years.
The American moved his head glanced
other members They looking doubtfuly him.
of each showed that he greatly perpexed
Sir Andrew advanced within the light of the candles
chair toward him.
"The crime be exceptional indeed sad Justify the
police in interfering with representative friendly power If
not forced to leave should liberty asking
you to tell the details"
The gentleman with the pearl pushed toward Sir An
drew, and moioned him to be
"You cannot leave now" he exclaimed Mr Sears is Just
about to tell us of this remarkable
He nodded vigorously the naval officer American
after first gancing douby at the far end Of
the leaning forward others drew their
chairs and bent toward him. The glanced rresou
at his watch and with snapped the
lid "They watt he He seated himself quickly and
nodded at Lieutenant Sears
eff you will be so kind begin he impaentv
Of course said the American, "ou understand under
stand that speaking gentlemen The condolences
nvoate Until the police give the public press
know connected with this mystery remain nony
NOUS"
The gentlemen seated around him nodded gravely
Of course the baronet assened eagerness course
1--WE will refer to it, said the gentleman with pearl cas-
The Story of the Naval Attache'
81 arrived in London days ago." the American "nd
engaged at the Bath Hotel know few people in Lon
and the members of strangers to me- Bt
Hong Kong had great pals with an officer in vonr navy
who has since retired and who living house in Rut
land Gardens opposite the Barracks teeraphed him
that was London and yesterday morning hearty
invitation to dine with him the evening house He ia
bachelor ned talked over all our old DAYS ON the
Aac Station and the changes which to us since we had
last met there AS leaving the morning at
Petersburg and had many letters write him. about 10
o'clock that get back hotel he sent out his servant
to call a hanson.
"For the quarter of hour talking we could hear
the cab whistle sounding violently from doorstep apparently
with no result.
TT the cabmen are on strike nv friend said as
he and walked to the window
"He pulled back the curtains and once called to me-
GU have London fog you he asked well
here This the BEST rather of the worst of
Them Joined him at the window but see nothing Had
known that looked out upon the street would hove
believed that facing dead wall and stretched
out my head but still could nothing light the street
lamps opposite and in the upper windows barracks had been
smothered the yellow mist The room in which stood
penetrated the fog only of few inches from nv ewes
Below me the servant still sounding whistle but could
afford to wait longer and told friend try and find
the hotel foot He objected the letters had to
write for the Navy Department. besides always heard