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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09
SYNOPSIS.
COPYRIGHT 1907
trHE noon.s-rtEssILL CO.

Mad" Dan Maitland. on reaching his
New York bachelor club, met an attrac-
tive young woman at the door. Janitor
O'Hagan assured him no one had been
within that day. Dan discovered wom-
ans finger prints In dust on his desk,
along with a letter from his attorney.
Maitland dined with Bannerman, his at
torney. Dan set out for Greenhelds, to
get his family jewels. During his walk
TO the country seat, he met the young
woman in gray, whom he had seen leav-
ing his bachelors club. Her auto had
broken down He fixed II. BY ruse she
lost" him. Maitland, on reaching home,
surprised lady in gray, cracking the safe
containing his gems She, apparently,
took him for a well-known crook Daniel
Anisty. -hypnotized, Maitland opened
his safe, took therefrom the jewels, and
gave them to her, first forming part
nership In crime. The real Dan Anisty,
sought by police OF the world, appeared
on the same mission. Maitland overcame
MIN. He met the girl outside the house
and they sped on to New York in her au-
to. He had the Jewels and she promised
to meet him that day. Maitland received
detective. To shield the girl in gray.
Maitland, about to show him the jew
els, supposedly lost, was felled by blow
TO be Anisty himself and he secured the
gems Anisty, who was Maitland's dou-
BILE. masqueraded as the latter. The
criminal kept Maitland's engagement with
the girl In gray. He gave her the gems,
after falling in love at first sight. They
were to meet and divide the loot. Malt
land revived and regretted missing his
engagement. Anisty, masquerading as
Maitland narrowly avoided capture
through mysterious tip. The girl in gray
visited Maitlands apartments during his
absence and returned gems, being dis
covered on return. Maitland, without
cash, called up his home and heard a
disguised as Maitland, told her his real
identity and realizing himself tricked
tried to wiring from her the location OF
crash was heard at the front door. Malt
land started for home. He found Anisty
and the girl in his rooms. Again he over
whelmed the crook, allowing him to es-
cape to shield the young woman.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09
FLIGHT AND
h CAPTURE
BY Mabel Chase England
Copyright, 1911. by Associated Literary
Press)

Copyright, ISL, by Associated Literary
Press)
Inside the hotel was brilliantly
lighted. Outside the moon shed its
white radiance over the beach and
the foam-capped sea. On the long
balcony, in a secluded corner where
a huge palm cast fantastic shadows
over the railing, stood Tom Eldreth,
leaning indolently. listening to the
strains of music and the sound OF
laughter and dancing feet within. He
had arrived that day and tonight
the big ball of the season was in
progress.
Il suppose l was a fool to come, y
he ruminated, but l couldn't stand
town without her. confound it! Mean
trick l call it, to run of without
leaving a sign of an address. and all
because of a silly little tiff. Dashed
II I'll have anything more to do with
girls, or women, either. or grand
mothers, or girl babies. They're all
alike"
At this point in his reflections
something moved in the shadow of
the palm. Slowly he Strengthened up,
his eyes fixed on the CLINT of silver
water lilies embroidered in the
meshes of a gown of misty green.
Then into the moonlight stepped the
lady of his dreams.
"Bettyl" he breathed, unbeliev-
ingly.
Il slipped behind 1t when you came
out" she informed him frigidly. but
can't stay there forever. Why did
you follow me?" she demanded. 81
told you / hated you"
Follow you!" he denied indignant
ly. How could l when you didn't
give me the ghost of an idea where
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09

you were going? The fact that you
hate me doesn't happen to interest
me. l came up here to be by my
self" He turned his back sulkily.
There was silence for a moment,
then a ripple of irrepressible laugh
ter.
Tom turned and faced her again.
you can giggle If you want to-"
he said, with the calmness of sup
pressed anger; but I'll tell you one
thing. in the end you're going to
marry mel"
Her amazed "Ohl" was breathless
with mirth. There was a CLEAN of
green across the moonlight, a fash of
silver water lilies and she was gone.
Tom turned back to the railing. a
savage exultation in his heart. Any
way, he had told her. a thing he had
never before had the courage to do.
The next day he looked for her in
vain. Finally he went to the hotel
clerk.
Has Miss Carswell left?" he asked.
Miss Carswell?" answered the
clerk. There is no lady of that
name here, sir"
But she was here last night" OBJ
1ected Tom. Il saw her"
"At the ball. perhaps" suggested
the clerk.
That's It, then" assented Tom,
turning away.
For a week he searched every cor
ner of the small sea shore resort,
but no glimpse OF her rewarded him.
Tomorrow he must return.
Back tomorrow" The words
sang discouragingly in his ears as
he hoisted the sail of his catboat
and drifted slowly out before a light
and ftful wind. A sharp gust came
scudding over the water. careening
the boat as it struck the sail. He
glanced over his shoulder.
by Jovel there's a blow coming. "
he muttered carelessly. He turned
the boat and sailed parallel with the
shore. He would put in II the wind
got too much for him.
Presently he sighted another cat
boat coming toward him, its only oc
cupant a girl Something In the
poise of the 1.-THE figure. the lift OF
the golden head, sent the blood
coursing riotously through his veins
1t was she-Bettyl He pulled his
hat lower over his e-es and slantee
his course between her and the
shore. She should not escape him
this timel .,..
Not till he had put about and wa.
sailing calmly along beside her a.
some yards distance did she glance
at him.
She nodded carelessly.
How d'you do?" called Tom. witt
affected casualty. Better steer fol
shore This blow is going TO coIec
It's energies pretty soon and theI
thereu be trouble"
Thank you" she called bacl
sweetly.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09
COcyERH~
r. T4WCEo

TOTO a thief what would b.
the end of 1t all?
What did it matter? Surely he
who knew the world wherein he lived
and moved and had his being, knew
bitter well the worth of its verdicts
The world might go hang for all he
cared. At least his life was his own,
whether to make or to mar, and he
had not to answer for it to any power
this side of the gates Of darkness,
And If by any act of his the world
should be given a man and woman IN
exchange for thief and an idler, per
haps in the final reckoning his life
might not be accounted altogether
wasted.
He set back his shoulders and in
spired deeply, eyes tightening; and
stepped into the study, resolved.
Miss" he called huskily; and
stopped, reminded that not yet did hs
even know her name.
1T is safe now" he amended, more
clearly and steadily, ito come out, Il
you will"
He heard no response. Inc lOnt
cleaning folds OF the portieres huns
motionless. Still, sharp and staccatS
clatter of hoofs that had risen in the
street, might have drowned her voice
'If you please" he said again
loudly.
The silence sang sibilant in hi
ears; and he grew conscious OF I
sense of anxiety and fear sitting II
it's intensity.
At length, striding forward, with I
swift gesture he flung the hanging
aside.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09

hour" Maitland told him guardedly.
And say nothing"
The Irishman pledged his discretion
by silent look. Maitland turned back
to the cabby.
you did me good turn. just now, "
he began.
Don't mention 1t, sir; I've carried
you hoften before this evenin'. and-ex-
cuse my sayin' SOL never 'ad fare
as tipped 'andsomer. It's real pleas
ure, sir, to be of service"
Thank you" returned Maitland,
eying him in speculative wise. II
wonder"
The man was a rough, burly English
man of one of the most intelligent, II
not intellectual, kind; the British cab
by, as a type, has few superiors for
sheer Quickness Of wit and under
standing. This man had been sharp
ened and tempered by his contact
with American conditions. His eyes
were shrewd, his face honest If wealth
er-beaten, his attitude respectful.
1--WE another use for you tonight"
Maitland decided, 'if you are at lib
erty and-discreet?" The final word
was a question. flung over his Shout
der as he turned toward the escritoire
YES, sir" said the man thought
fully. 81 allus can drive, sir, even
when I'm drinkin' 'ardest and can't
see nothink."
"Yes? You've been drinking to
night?" Maitland smiled quietly, stand
ing at the small writing-desk and ex
tracing a roll of bills from con
cealed drawer.
I'm fair blind, sir"
VERY we'll" Maitland turned anC
extended his hand, and despite hi:
professed affliction, the cabby's eye:
bulged as he appreciated the size o.
the bill.
MY worrdl" he gasped. slowing il
away In the cavernous depths of &
trousers pocket.
you will wait outside" said Matt
land, until I come out or-or senC
somebody for you to take wherever
directed. Oh, that's all right-not an
other world"
The door closed behind the over
whelmed nighthawk, and the latcl
clicked loudly. For q space Maitland
stood in the hallway, troubled, appre
hensive, heart strangely oppressed
vision clouded by the memory of thu
girl as he had seen her only a few
minutes since; as she had stood be
meath the chandelier, after actinl
upon her primary clear-headed impuls'
to give her rescuer the aid Of tia
light.
He seemed to recall very clearly he
slight figure. swaying. a-quiver witt
fright and solicitude-care for him!-
her face, sensitive and sweet beneatl
its rudy crown Of hair, that of
child waking from evil dreams, he
eyes seeking his wfSsa their dumb mes
sage Of appeal and Of H
dared not name what else.
Forlorn. pitiful. little fgurel Odd
seemed that he should fear to face he
again, alone, that he should linger II
luctant to cross the threshold Of hi
study, mistrustful and afraid alike @
himself and OF her-a thief.
For what sh.uld he say to hel
other than the words that voiced tn
hunger Of his heart? Yet II h
spoke words such as thos
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09

enough. Officer, take this man to the
station; I'll make the complaint"
The policeman hesitated. and at this
juncture O'Hagan put in an appear
ance, Juggling a heavy brown-paper
bundle.
beg pardon. Misther Maitland,
sor-"
well, O'Hagan?"
THE crowd at the dure, sor, is dish
persed," the janitor reported. "A
couple av cops KEN along an famed
'em. They're askin' for the two av
yees," with a careless nod to the po-
liceman and detective.
"Yeh heard what said." Hickey an
swered the officers look.
I'm thinkin'," O'Hagan pursued,
calmly ignoring the presence Of the
outsiders. "thot these do be the SCOT
that domned thafe av the worruld stole
off We the day, sor. A la-ad brought
ut at ayeleven o'clock, sor, wild partic-
ular rayquest thot ut be daylivered to
ye at once. The papers tore, an"
"O'Hagan," Maitland ordered sharp
ly, undo that parcel. l think 1 can
satisfy you now, sleuth. What kind OF
a suit did your luncheon acquaintance
wear?"
Gray"
AN here ut is" O'Hagan an
nounced, arraying the clothing upon q
chair. "Iv'ry domn' thing, aven down
to the socks. And note for ye, sor."
AS he shook out the folds OF the
coat square white envelope dropped
to the floor; the janitor retrieved and
offered it to his employer.
dear Mr.. Maitland" he read
aloud; "'As you will probably sur
mise, my motive in thus restoring to
you a portion of your property is not
altogether uninfluenced by personal
and selfish considerations. In brief,
wish to discover whether or not you
are to be at home tonight. If not,
shall take pleasure in calling; II the
contrary, shall feel that in justice tC
myself l must forego the pleasure Of
improving an acquaintance begun un
der auspices so unfavorable. In either
case, permit me to thank you for the
use of your wardrobe-which, quantity
enough, has outlived it's usefulness t.
me; a fat-headed detective named
Hickey will tell you why-and to ex
tend to you expression of my highes
consideration. Believe me, l am en-
viously yours, Daniel Anisty Signed,
added Hickey mechanically, his face
working.
Satisfied, sleuth?"
By way of reply, but ungraciously
the detective stepped forward and IN
locked the handouts.
Maitland stood erect, smiling
Thank you very much, sleuth.
shan't forget you. OHagan,
tossing the janitor the keys from hi
desk, you'll find some-ss~ylemon
pop and root-beer in the buhsS. Thi
officer and his friends will no doub
join you in a friendly drink down
stairs. Cabby, l want a word wit
you. Good morning, gentle
men. Good morning, sleuth."
And he showed them the door.
shall be at your service. ofncer." b
called over the janitor's shoulder, "a
any time tomorrow morning. II NO
here, O'Hagan will tell you where t
find me. And, OHaganl" The janito
fell back. Keen them at least a
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09
CHAPTER XII.
On Reconslderatlon.


Gently but with decision Sergt
Hickey set his face against the allure
ment OF his wine-cup and the impor
tunities Of his fellow-officers.
He was tired, he affirmed with a
weary nod; the lateness Of the hour
rendered him quite indisposed for con-
vivial dalliance. Even the sight OF
O'Hagan, seduction incarnated. In the
vestibule, a bottle under either arm,
clutching a box OF cigars jealousy
with both hands, failed to move the
temperate soul
Nah" he waved temptation aside
with a gesture of fnality. 81 don't
guess I'll take nothin' tonight. thanks,
G'night all"
And, wheeling, shaped a course for
Broadway.
The early morning air breathed chill
but grateful to his fevered brow. Odd.
ly enough, in view of the fact that he
had INDUCED in no very violent exer
else, he found himself perspir1ng pro
fusely. Now and again he saw fit ia
pause, removing his hat and utilizing
a large soiled bandana with grim
abandon.
At such times his face would be up
turned, eyes trained upon the dim in.
finites beyond the pale moon-smitten
sky. And he would sigh profoundly
not the furnace sigh of a lover think
ing of his mistress, but the heartfelt
and moving sigh of the man of years
and cares who has drunk deep of that
cup of bitterness called Unappreciated
Genius.
Then, tucking the clammy bandana
into hip pocket, and Withdrawing his
yearning gaze from the heavens, would
struggle on, with a funereal counte.
nance as the outward and visible mani.
festation of a mind burdened with
mundane concerns; such as Zone
might shrewdly surmise) that auto
graphed portrait of a deputy commits.
sioner of police which the detectives
lynx-lilxe eyes had discovered on Matt
lands escritoire, unhappiiy, toward
the close OF their conference, or, pos.
sibly, the mighty processes Of depart.
mental law, with its attendant annoy.
ances of charges preferred, hearings
before an obviously prejudiced yet
high-principled martinez, reprimands
and rulings, reductions in rank,
breaking" transfers; or-yet a third
possibility-with the prevailing rate
of wage as contrasted between detec-
tive and acknowledgements" and the
cost of living as contrasted between
Manhattan, on the one hand, and ia
maica, Bronxville, or st. George, Sta
ten Island, on the other.
A dimly-lighted side-entrance pres
emily doomed invitingly in the ser
geant's path. He glanced up. some
thing surprised to find himself on
Sixth avenue; then, bowed with the
fatigue of a busy day, turned aside
entering a dingy back room separated
from the bar proper Cat that illio'1
hour by a curtain Of green baize. A
number of tables whose sloppy imi
tation rosewood tops shone dimly IN
the murky gaslight, were set about
here and there, for the accommodates
of herd of sleepy-eyed, case-hardenec
habitues.
Into a vacant chair beside one o.
these the detective dropped, and famil
iarly requested the lantern-jaweC
waiter, who presently hustled to hi
side, to Back meh up a tub of suds
George. Nah" In response t
a concerned query, Il amt feslin' VI
to much tonight"
CTO BE cONTINUE0.J
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09
CHAPTER xI.-contInued.

mot quite" Maitland contradicted,
brusquely, wearying Of the complica-
ton. "You say you met me on the
stoop here. At what oclock?"
"One; md yeh takes me to lunch at
Eugene's."
"Ahl When did 1 leave your"
II leaves yeh there at two"
well. O'Hagan will testify that he
left me In these rooms, in dressing
gown and slippers, at about one. At
four he found me on this divan, bound
and gagged. by courtesy of your friend.
Mr.. Anisty. Now, when was l with you
In Harlem?"
AT seven o'clock, to the minute, yeh
comes"
Never mind. At ten minutes to
seven / took a cab from here to the
Primordial club. where dined at
seven precisely"
And what's more" interposed the
cabman. eagerly, Il took yer there.
sir"
THANK you. Furthermore, sleuth,
you say that you followed me around
town from seven o'clock until
when?"
81 said" stammered the plain.
clothes man. purple with confusion.
mo matter l didn't leave the
Primordial until a quarter to eleven.
But all this aside, as / understand it,
you are asserting that, having given
you all this trouble to-day, and know
ing that you were after me, deliber-
ately hoped into a cab Is minutes
ago. came up Fifth avenue at such
breakneck speed that this officer
thought it was a runaway. and finally
jumped out and ran upstairs here to
fire a revolver three times. for no pur-
pose whatsoever beyond bringing you
gentlemen about my ears?"
Hickey's jaw sagged. The cabby os-
tentatiously covered his mouth with a
huge red paw and made choking
noises.
pass 1t up, sarge, pass it up" he
whispered. hoarsely.
shut yer trap" snapped the de-
tective. 81 know what I'm dom. This
crooks clever all right, but I got the
kibosh on him this time. Lemme
alone" He squared his shoulders,
clustering to save his face. II don't
know why yeh done it"
Then I'll tell you" Maitland cut in,
crisply. IF you'n be good enough to
listen" And concisely narrated the
events Of the past "a hours, beginning
at the moment when he had discov-
cred Anisty in Maitland Manor. Save
that he substituted himself for the
man who had escaped from Higgins
and eliminated all mention of the gray
girl. his statement was exact and con.
vincing. AS he came down to. the mo-
ment when he had called up from the
Bartholdi and heard mysterious
sounds in his fiat, substantiating his
story by indicating the receiver that
dangled useless from the telephone
even Hickey was staggered.
But not beaten. When Maitland
ceased speaking the detective smiled
superiority TO such invention. "Very
pretty" he conceded. "Yeh en- tell Il
all to the magistrate tomorrow morn
ing. Meantime yehll have time t
think up yarn explainin how it come
that a crook like Anisty made thre,
attempts in one day to steal som,
Jewels, nd didn't get 'em. Wher,
were they all this timer"
'In safe-keeping," Maitland lied
manfully, with furtive glance towarl
the alcove.
'whose?" pursued Mr.. Hickey. true
ulently.
mime" with equanimity. Serious
1y-sleuthl-are you trying to make
charge against me Of stealing my owl
property"
~Yeh done It for blind Nd that
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09
Loafina on the Job.

Blinkins-I see the management ad-
vertises running water in all the
rooms.
Clerk-Yes; but between you and
me. 1t never comes faster than a very
slow walk.-Judge.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09
Natural Question.

She-How is it your sister didn't
sing tonight?
He-O. the doctor has forbidden
her. He says she must not sing fos
six months.
She-Does be live near herr
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-08-31
CHILD's HEAD
A MASS OF HUM0R

Il think the Cuticura remedies are
the best remedies for eczema have
ever heard Of My mother had child
who had rash on its head when it
was real young. Doctor called it baby
rash. He gave us medicine, but it did
no good. In few days the head was
q solid mass, a running sore. 1t was
awful; the child cried continually We
had to hold him and watch him to
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His suffering was dreadful. At last
we remembered Cuticura Remedies.
We got dollar bottle of Cuticura Re-
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1t has never come back again His
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tiful head Of hair. think the Cuti-
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1t makes the hair grow and prevents
falling hair" (signed) Mrs. Francis
Lund, Plain City, Utah, Sept. 10, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
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of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti-
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-08-31
THOUGHT MADE HIM HURRY
Recent Subject Of Surgical opsratiea
Victim Of q Sudden and Hor-
rible Thought.

THE late DIR. George w. Bailey Of
New York." said a Presbyterian di-
vine, was thoroughly modern in his
methods, but he did think that some
of our surgeons went too far.
DR. Bailey, apropos Of certain reck-
less abusers of the knife, used to tell
a story of an appendicitis club.
"At a meeting of this club pallld
member said:
Well, friends, had to be reopen
ed last week. My doctor had left
sponge inside me-
/ was re-opened, too said gaunt
man. I was reopened just ten days
ago. Prof. Cutler had forgotten to
remove pair of forceps.'
cat this nervous-looking chap
groaned. jumped up. and made for the
door.
What's the NATTER they asked
him. Where are you off to in such .
rush?
"'I'm off to my DOCTORS, the man
replied. I remember now that, Just
after / came to, he complained about
mislaying his hat and stick.'''
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-08-31
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-08-31
China Getting Up to Date.


Much interest has developed in An
tung lately With regard to parks and
Fairgrounds for the Chinese There
was so much discussion during the re-
cent plague with regard to the general
health of the community that definite
steps have been taken toward provid-
ing recreation facilities. A large tract
of land has been secured by public
subscription and extensive improve
ments are being made. Driveways are
being built and tea houses and other
places of entertainment are being erect
ed, and it is said that the recreation
grounds will include q tennis court
This office in September last furnished
the local Chinese officials with an in
teresting number of the Cincinnati
Magazine, issued last summer, which
gave pictures and information with re-
gard to the excellent parks and play
grounds which that city had provided
The need of such facilities at Antuns
was suggested at the time.