The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-25

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ner and remarked;
well. this proves your convictions.
Il knew all along that they were
guilty" Bonner replied
I'VE must catch them them cried the
more excitable Of the ship owners.
IN go to the boat at once and fnd
out the details" replied Captain Rogers.
May 90. too?' requested Bonner.
mo 1 think it will be better If 1 go
alone I shall return directly.
The officer strobe out Of the room and
I left the surprised little group to await
To pass the time Bonner suggested
that Jim tell all he knew about Hicke
and PicketZO.
I The stOwaway had little information
Y 10 impaIt He told Of several deals N
which the men had been mixed up.
I All of them were crooked glmes played
to bring money into stars pocket.
\ could make any money out OF this
deal Of having the ship sail IN circles,
said the spokesman of the two ship
Have you heard from him?" asked
/ Bonner.
Eyes. his shipment was the most i'm
portant on board and we telegraphed
The news the moment we got in asking
lhim what he wanted done with the
Nhorses.'
N And what was his reply2'
/ HE said he would take the train for
/ Boston at once and meet us here. No
I doubt he will sue. The horses should
/ have reached there in time FOR the dig
races. Now it IS too late and he mas
/ lost a lot OF money
I The fickering OF an Idea came TO
Eben. but ne kept II 10 himself
/ They discussed things In general for
/ some time. while awaiting the cap
tain's return. Throughout the whole
party was a spirit Of unrest. an eX-
Z naCfanI attitude.
/ Thev had not long to wait for Cap
\ tain Rogers returned shortly and an
! nOunCed.
III was a false alarm. They slipped
away from their guard for a few min
utes, and ne got worried Ihey thought
! the best thing TO DO was 10 send ior
me. 50 many strange things have hap
pened on the ship But before ! got
/ there Hicke and Picketzo had turned
/ f.Vbat explanation did they give for
slipping away asked Bonner
Said they did it for joke an
/ sWered the captain.
/ 1T wouldn't have been muCh OF
I Joke n they really had slipped away.
/ Where were they found?' quei led Mr..
/ Bonner.
I'm their stateroom safe enough 1
can't understand it at all
There came a knock on the door an
/ that moment. and one Of the ship
F owners was asked for
..Mr Star to see you, sir said the
rel him to come up here. III see
mo. not in here" cut I'm Captain
I Rogers. as the ship owner spoke 1T
would never DO for him 70 find out
/ about this conference.
..rhen I'm see him alone" replied the
lie went out directly and left the
/ little group 90 wonder az the outcome
/ of The interview with Star.
/ After ten minutes time the owner
/ whose name was Holmes, returned with
/ "a worried look.
a few minutes conversation, Then
! Holmes turned TO the captain and
/ Bonner and remarked:
/ Wei. gentlemen. were up against
/ ID Mr.. star saws he could have made
I 100000 out Of those races that his
/ horses have suffered from the long
/ trip and lack Of food. aud that ne is
/ going go sue us for S2N1"n.
Two hundred thousand dollars,
/ they chorused.
That's lust like Star. oh. ] know
/ him" smiled Jim, looking around al
/ the stares Of establishment,
That's robbery" cried Eben, jump
/ ing 20 his feet.
Hold on, Not 50 fast. young man.
/ Holmes checked him. You must re-
member that YOU are the only person
/ accused 50 far
/ But THcle and Picketzo are under
guard" said Eben.
] "OnIv 90 be held as Witnesses; there $
\ a difference" remarked Holmes, who
! seemed beside himself with fright as he
/ considered the size Cf the suit that
I would be brought against his company
] lv star.
] How much would he settle fors
/ asked Holmes partner, 1T that momcnt.
Fben sank into his chair and began
/ thinking rapidly. trying ont a plan.
B Gle saws he won't settle for any
/ thing He's going 60 have his horses
( taken Of board today and examined by
I d veterinary Then he's going to get
proof about the races and file his suit
I at once.
This is a nice tN. walled the part
nor. ''Whv. it's a seasons earnings for
I the whole line.
wen have % put the screws on this
young fellow here cried Holmes. turn
! rig savagely on EDen.
"Rut what good viii that dor tho
partner put ia. Even II We do prove