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CHAPTER Y.

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE HUT.
There were very few people stand
ing in the bsrroom into which Lindsay
turned. and none OF them gave him A
second glance To them he looked an
ordinary seaman who was a little
down on his luck, and IL they wonder
ed why he held hts coat somewhat
tightly pressed 20 his body, they soon
explained their wonder by the surmiss
that the man wore no shirt beneath II,
and was ashamed of his poverty.
AS for Lindsay. he paid no heed TO
the folk standing at his side. He gave
a sharp glance at the clock. which
licked solemnly above the bright ar
ray OF glas8es and bottles. and no.
ticed that its hands pointed 20 half
past ten.
1t was not yet twelve hours since
he had first caught sight OF the brass
bound box lying IN the dealers win
dow, but much had happened during
thai time, and now the box lay under
his arm carefully hidden beneath the
old coat-and that reminded him, he
must rid himself OF II.
The box was a link between him ana
certain events of which he had no
wish to think, now that they were
over and done with, and Il must be
destroyed.
He must get rid OF Il at once.
These thoughts fitted ghost-like
through Lindsays brain as the bar
man drew the pint Of ale which the
seaman had ordered. Al 1t was set
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down before him in a pewter measure,
Lindsay became conscious Of a terrible
thirst, He lifted the mug and poured
half its contents down his throat at
one gulp. He wondered how he had
found words wherein 70 ask for the
ale-so dry and parched did his tongue
and mouth seem % him.
He finished the ale and felt better,
and he was half minded TO call for an
other pint but reflected that he had
work 10 do and had best keep his head
cool. He might have another pint OF
ale-twos perhaps. or even three.-Or
something stronger than ale even. when
he had finished his work; but the work
he had 10 do must be done before any
thing else. He must make himself
safe.
Lindsay went cut OF the tavern still
clutChing the brass-bound box under
his coat he was in a low part OF the
town. and he went forward plungfng
stin deeper into obscure hooks and
corners. He wanted TO get down 10
the water side, somewhere or any
where, and get rid Of his burden.
II seemed 10 him that when he was
once Tree OF ludE great weight
would he lifted OF his mind. He said
10 himself that ne must ind some
quiet corner wherein to prepare the
thing-he must have stones where
with 20 weight tit would never do
for the box to float away, only 10
be picked up, perhaps. by some sus-
ricious boats GREY on the Hamoaze
or handed over 10 the police. He must
sink it-deeP, deep, where no eye
would see It more.
II was a long time before Lindsay
came TO a SPOT sufficiently quiet for
his purpose. but at last he found him
self in the angle Of a high wall and
free from observation. He had picked
up two or three stones as he went
along. and these he packed into the
box when he had drawn il from hts
coat. In doing so his fingers tJuch-
ed the knife-it was still wet and
sticky, and he shivered at the feel OF
it.
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and II might be-but there he cursed
himself for a fool. remembering how
straight and true the knife had gone
home, and how motionless Lal Dass
had lain across the table
At length he reached the place he
had kept in his minds eye ever SINGS
he stepped out Of the tavern quiet
pool in the angle made by pier which
stretches out into the Hamoaze. There
was no one about. and his preparations
were quickly made. He had left one
end Of the coil OF Irvine loose, and ne
let II run lightly through bis fingers
as the brass-bound box sank into 5he
black water.
A sudden fear lest the string should
be too long and remain floating on
the surface seized him. but he breath
ed sigh or relief on seeing the end
curl and twist. and then disappear IN
the wake OF the box. He stood erect
al the waters side; It seemed 10 him
that now nothing could touch hina. But
once more that terrible thirst was hot
and dry IN his throat, and his tongue
craved for drink.
Then he remembered that ne had
heard the clocks strike eleven as he
walked along. and cursed his fate that
It was nov too late 20 obtain more
liquor For that he must wait urt!l
morning.
He was now IN the neighborhood 81
Ford and he began 20 wonder how
and where he was 70 pass the night.
Back to the lodging which had shell
tered him the past few days he dared
not go-it was his only hope now 10
say farewell 70 Plymouth forever. But
where was he 70 go?
The precious stones for which he RAD
played desperate game were In his
pocket now, and there was no one 70
dispute possession OF them with him
But he must turn them into money
and where was he going TO do thatf
Come, he must think these matters
over carefully. He proceeded TO think
as he walked slowly forward.
Ere very long the police would know
that two men had been murdered that
H'ght In Plymouth. and they would
want 70 know all about the matter
was 1t possible that they would CON
meet him with the deaths OF Josepf,
ana the Hindu? He wanted 70 thing
but II seemed somehow no easy thing
70 think seriously.
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Into Black Waters.

He closed the )Ox hurriedly. and
wound II about with a piece OF strong
Irvine, which he produced from his
pocket. Then he replaced the box be-
meath his coat, and went forward
again, always choosing the quietest
ways. As the night wore toward mid
nighttime folk in the street grew less
and less IN numbers, and at last
Lindsay found himself crossing alleys
and courts wherein only a faint light
here and there Swallowed any sign OF
human life. He was nearing the
water now, and as the first CLEAN Of
II caught his eve through an opening
In the houses, he turned and looked
behind him as though he feared that
some one had logged his footsteps.
There was a patch of faint light here
and there in the streets. lying in
triangular wedges beneath the gas
lamps, and it seemed TO him once that
he saw the figure OF LaI Dass gliding
stealthily from one TO the other. He
paused and look ed again. and his heart
beat fercely against his breast He
strained his eyes.
Surely that was a figure stealing
after him. Could il be that Lal Dass
had revived and was stalking him TO
his death2 These Hindus had marvel
Gus powers. he had heard folk say.
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CHAPTER III Continued.

IT used 70 be good at finding this
sort OF thing out" said Mr.. Josephs.
you usually press the wrong place
and then another wrong place-and
then you get to the right place
and"
"Ahr
The ivory casket dropped sharply
from his hand to the tsbleclOth. Jo-
ssphs looked ruefully at the ball Of
his right thumb, and began rubbing
Il with the fingers OF his left hand.
What IS TT" asked Lal Dass.
"somsthing priolIed me sharply"
answered Mr.. Josephs. Something
that seemed to shoot out OF this tiny
hole when I pressed the rounded END.
Il is a trick. I suppose"
"A littie trick" replied the Hindu
eft gives a mere pin prick. but. see.
this IS the secret spring. Look"
He took the casket from the table
and gave It an almost imperceptible
touch. One end few open. revealing
q hollow cavity.
That Is very clever" said the Jew.
with genuine admiration. Il daresay
that little thing Is helpful TO you IN
carrying precious stones. Yes. no one
would readily discover the trick, and
perhaps they might get pricked as I
did"
TT does not pain7" inquired Lal
Dass.
NO! a mere trick. 7 do not feel II
now. But look at my box; perhaps
you can ind out its secret. VIII SIT
down. 7 fee a little tired
Mr.. Josephs sat back IN his easy
chair as the Hindu bent over the
table. Something had made him teei
a little sleepy; his head nodded once
ar twice. he bestiTred himself WIN
an effort. opening his eyes vide
Ial Dass was bending over the oo&'
hts Uthe fingers caressed its corners
Mr. Josephs felt very cOmfortaole'
there was a nice, warm glow IN MS
veins He closed his eyes again, and
his chin dropped 10 his chest.
The Hindu looked UP. The pawn
broker lay back. head dropping for
v-srd arms extended along his sides
legs stretched straight out across the
hearth rug A slight, gentle breathing
sounded frCm hts lips his chest rose
and fell IN regular movements.
TaI pass watched him for moment.
Then he quietly rose. and walking
across 10 ulIur ALLcA NAtS Va '---
and let II drop He raised an eyehd
and laid a Anger on the pupil Josephs
remained moJionless.
Ial Dass went over TO the door,
opened il and gave a low, peculiar cry.
ont Of the gloom Of the yard came
Lindsay. and the two walked into the
nsrlor. Lal Dass pointed first 10 the
bo,- then 10 the moitionless figure.
Are the things in there?" asked
Lindsay, looking at the box.
Yes, take the box and wait for me
outside Do not attempt 10 escape me
friend Lindsay. have eyes IN the
back OF my head"
You're a devil" said the seaman
He lifted up the brass-bound box and
hid II beneath his rough jacket. He
went toward the door and turned.
And you?" he said questioningly.
LaI Dass smiled evllIy and motioned
him away When Lindsay had passed
the door he turned 10 the figure in the
chair For a moment he dellberated;
then from beneath his coat he drew
forth a cord of silk. soft and strong,
and went over 10 the pawHbrOker
Josephs made no motion as the cord
Of death wound itself subtly round his
neck.
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The Diamonds Annear.

Certainly" said L>al Dass, land we
viii shut the door also. Our converse
ton must not be overheard any mora
than our proceedings must be over
looked"
What's the first mover" growIed
Lindsay, watching Lal Dass with fur
tive and suspicious glances. NO time
to waste. is there?"
I'VE VIII waste no time" answered
the Hindu. First let US see that our
property Is safe. Josephs had not dis
covered the spring. He was puzzIinR
his brain over its wherea bouts. And
yet It is so very simple when you know
H. ThereI"
He had caressed the box as he spoke
with a gentle pressure OF his slim
hands. and suddenly a sharp click
sounded and he drew out OF the hot
tom a shallow tray.
Lindsay's eyes flashed and his jaw
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dropped with E sudden cape Of sur
prised pleasure. The tray glittered
with the radiance OF a necllet or CIR
die OF magnificent diamonds whose
brilliancy caught and threw back the
feeble rays Of the candle.
safe, by Heaven" said Lindsay
under his breath. He drew out his
coarse red handkerchief and wiped the
sweat away from his forehead.
Il was afraid that something had
happened to en-" he muttered. Il
didn't reckon that we should handle
EN- again"
They are all here" said the Hindu,
looking up from his examination Of the
glitterlng. stones. "Sixty-three in all
Is that not Tight?"
There was sixty-three stones In the
necklace" answered Lindsay with slow
emphasis. lone and twenty a piece
there was. Now that StefanO is IN
quod reckon he don't count
ThatW make thiTty-two, or there
abouts. for you and me apiece-and
what are we going TO 90 with emp
Leave that to me-" said Lal Dass.
I'VE must turn thes to the best ad-
vantage"
We've risked something for EN-"
muttered Lindsay. "Tf I'd fOrseen all
that's happened since we pinched EN-,
I don't know that 1 should have mad
aught to do with IL, There was a ship
wreck-that was bad enough, and like
wise the worry about that Internal
box, not knowing what had become or
il. Then there was Standardization
was worse, a man not being built TO
20 with an empty belly for days to-
gether. And now there's a bloody
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THE SYNOPSIS

brass bound box Oriental workmanship has lain
pawnbrokers shop than year
The
the price Lindsay pay and the sailor policeman
claiming pointing IT, -. L."
proof.
The policeman demands time before enforcing Lndsays
Lindsay Hindu recognized him
Hindu takes sailor
that the box the pawnbokers
sessor Lindsay Hindu IN
folds plan murder the pawnbroker
evening the Hindu calls the Lindsay waits
examining when Ia Das the
and
Then he shows him TOY" is secret
In it, anda asks him o find it.
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held II gingeTly and looked round for
the box. That stood open on the table,
with the shallow tray which formed
its bottom lying at its side. he slipped
the tray into position again and drop
ped the knife into the box. Then he
huddled the box under mis- coat and
made for the door.
He turned once more and looked
back al the dead man lying doubled up
across the table, The light still sput-
tered and guttered at his side. Holding
the door tn one hand, Lindsay stretch
ed forward and blew Il out.
A great horror came over him az
the darkness fell. and he opened the
door wide and fed into the square and
up the long dark passage. His ears
seemed TO ring with the curious sound
which the knife had made as ir was
plunged into the dead mans back.
The lights in the street revived him.
There was a certain friendliness in
their glare. There we're not many peo-
pie about, and he half paused under a
lamp post and looked at his hands.
There was no blood on them, nor on
his clothes. so far as he could see. and
he heaved an unconscious sigh OF re-
lief.
He walked on, farther and farther
away from the scene Of his crime,
and ct last, coming 20 a public house,
he walked boldly in and called for
liquor.
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CHAPTER ".
IN sEAMAN,s 49,

lindsay. waiting in the yard out
side, with the brass-bound box clutch
ed tightly under his arm, shlvered with
n nameIess fear as he thought OF
what must be going on in Josephs
parlor. He had caught a glimpse Of the
silk cord as Lal Dass slowly drew il
from his waist, and he knew what II
portended.
He had no very strong views OF the
sacrednes Of life, for long years Of
knocking about in all quarters Of the
world had made him little better than
a heartless brute. but I'm spite of his
savagery, he could not help feeling a
qualm of repulsion az the mental pic
ture forming itself before him He saw
the Hmdu's 1.-the. brown fingers adj
tustinE the moose around the victims
neck. lie saw the cord being drawn
fighter and tighter Bah, he said 10
himself: it was enough to make a man
sick He drew closer to the Wall-there
was deep silence all about him-he
thought that the thing would have
been less Tepulsive if there had been
a CRY. or a scream, or the sounds
OF a struggle. But there was no echo
from the house-the tragedy was play
ed out 10 its end in grim silence.
Ial DaS-' face was expressionless
when at last ne came outside
He locked the door or the house be-
hind him. and bestowed the key some
where about his person. Then stealing
20 Lindsay's side with noiseless step.
30 mouoned the sailor toward the
street
Go FIRST" he said. when you get
into the street make for Devonport by
the Quietest ways YOU can think Of Do
not forget that my eyes will not leave
you / shall be close behind"
Lindsay whispered some unintelligi-
bic curse as he obeyed orders He went
quietly out OF the yard and skunk
along the by-streets. Ere long he
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Copyright 1875. BY Frank A Munssr col
10 be continued next Suniay.l
August 9, 1908
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DO not walk like that; you are 60
ing on your way as II you had robbed
somebody and feared 10 meet q police
man Go boldly. like man that fears
nothing-boldly. but By quiet ways"
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Liadsay's Brrden Arrire,.

The stain on TIE back of the dead
mans coat was widening. He wonder
ed what would happen IL he withdrew
the knife. Would the blood squirt over
him? 1t would not do to be. marked
with blood; people had such suspi-
cious minds and keen eyes.
At last, with an effort, he laid hold
OF the handle and withdrew the blade
from the body with ayerted eyes. He
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-10-30
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Notice is hereby given that the
copartnership heretofore existing by
and between Jacob Edwards ana Ed
ward H. Miller, under the trade name
of Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating
Co, situated and located in what
is known as the Columbia Valley
Bank Building in the city of Wenat-
chez, State of Washington, has been
dissolved by mutual consent, the said
Jacob Edwards having purchased the
interest of the said Edward H. Miller.
Jacob Edwards succeeds to said bust
ness under the same name .'Wenat-
chez Plumbing & Heating Company
assuming all the debts of the late
firm and all debts due said firm are
to be paid to its successor, Jacob Ed
wards. Dated this 9th day of Octo-
Der, 1909
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dure the misery. I finally procured
Dona's Kidney Pills, used them and
obtained beneficial results. I was SO
much encouraged that l continued
their use and every symptom of the
trouble disappeared. Three years
have now elapsed and / am happy to
state that not the slightest symptom
OF a recurrence has taken place, al
though / have been constantly per-
forming work that Is very hard on
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
-. -, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember he name-Doaa'-
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JUNIOR GLEE CLUB ORGANIZED

A junior glee club was organized
this week at the home of Miss Mil
dred Fry. Officers elected were
Ruby Barnhart, president, and Flor
ence 1nscho secretary. The meet
ing will be at the home of Miss Flor
ence Inscho Tuesday, November 8.
The following members compose the
club: Misses Ruby Barnhart, Esther
Barnhart, Florence Inscho, Loretta
Hanson, Leona Grow and Mildred
Fry.
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Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Hartley, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Rockhill and family, E.
c. Long, Doctors Martin and Wall,
Captain Burbank and Mr.. Stamford
came up from Cashmere yesterday
to attend the speech of Wesley L.
Jones.
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Urinary troubles, diabetes.

1O1H 1A1uHcy Z IIS CUI6 tIIeIu al.
Geo. NJ. Blackman, living at 1924
Wetmore ave., Everett, Wash, says:
Il gave a statement in favor OF
Doan's Kidney Pills in 1903, after
they had given me relief from kid
ney complaint and l am now pleased
to say that the cure l received has
proven permanent. suffered Sc
verely from backache and for 1--WE
years had grinding pains through my
loins. / was greatly handicapped
IN performing my work, and ct times
] felt - Il ! would be unable to en-
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s. Valentine of Spokane was in
town today He is here for the pur-
pose of selling his big fruit ranch
between Wenatchee and Bridgeport
to some eastern parties Mr.. Valen-
tine has lived around and in this val
ley for twenty-five years.
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Mrs. V. l.. Garner will meet at
the residence of Rev. H. L. Beightol,
319 South Chelan street, any one de-
string instruction in music for piano,
organ or in harmony and musical
history, every Saturday from two to
five o'clock p. M, when arrange
ments can be made for lessons. ***
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Melba, the worlds greatest So
prano, sings for the Victor Talking
machine. You can hear her glorious
voice any time at the store of Sher-
man, Clay Co.***
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Invite your friend to your home
to hear the great artists, great
speakers, great bands ana orchestras
and comedians. Then get Victor
Talking Machine from Sherman,
Clay & Co. ***
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A fire broke out yesterday in the
packing shed of P. p Holcomb. 1t
might have resulted seriously but for
the timely efforts of several apple
packers, and no serious damage was
done
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w. c. Mitchell, of Spokane, is
sklrmishing around in the Wenatchee
Valley buying up all the apples he
can lay his hands on.
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Sousa's band will be heard in We
natchee tomorrow evening on the
Victor Talking Machine at the store
of Sherman, Clay & Co.'s.***
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Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Rockhill of
Cashmere, are visiting Mrs. Rockhills
brother, John Mooney. The visitors
are getting ready to remove to their
new home in Medford, Ore.
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Mrs. Johnson says the secret of
good coffee is very simple-buy Fol-
gers Golden Gate whole roast and
have it ground, not too fine.
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Have you VISITED the Olympia
Cafe yet? The Merchants 35c noon
day lunch is being much appreciated
both by ladies and gentlemen. ***
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Go to the Palace Barber Shop-un-
der the First National Bank-for q
nice, clean shave or q neat hair cut. . :
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J. w. Dobson is building fine
new house on his twenty-acre tract
in Sunnyslope.
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Mrs. A. Richardson left for Spo-
kane yesterday, where she will
make her home for the winter.
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Now is the time to get you second
hand bicycle cheap; also new ones
and supplies. Jesse J. Eyer, the BIZ
cycle doctor. ***
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Rev. Lewis. of the Anti-Saloon
= League of Seattle. spent a few days
with Rev. Adams and family and left
this morning for Wateryille.
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Several DRINKS were brought be-
fore Judge Palmer yesterday, and
were given from five to thirteen days
work on the streets.
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A minstrel show will be given on
the Victor Talking machine at Sher-
man, Clay & Co.'S tomorrow even
ing.***
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L. NJ. Love left for his home in
Lebanon, Kansas, yesterday He had
been visiting George Farwell for a
month.
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Schuyler Gray, of Lake Chelan
spent several hours today with his
friends, w. H. and Francis Little
He is on his way to Seattle
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Mrs. A. c. Drake and children
drove up from Cashmere yesterday
to do some shopping.
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You can get a Victor Talking Ma
chine by paying two dollars down
and a little each month. Call at
the store of Sherman, Clay & Co. -"
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R. F. Holm, who has been quite III
is slowly improving and will be out
soon.
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Miss Margaret Raynes left yester
day to spend week in Orondo.
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HAPPENINGS Of OUR CITY

j. A. Whaley, of Seattle, was in the
city for few days on business.
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Just in. a new line of small must
cal instruments at Thomas, the Jew
eler's. ***
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Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Reed of Malaga
have been visiting Mr.. Reeds IA
Their, Charles Reed.
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Vlolins, Mandolins, Guitars and
all kinds of musical supplies at
Thomas the jewelers.. ***