The Raymer enterprise., 1911-09-14

fully on this latest development In
the case. he was accosted by Mandt
4 himself, who inquired as to what prog
ress he was making.
Though as far as that goes" re-
marked Natasha's cousin, you haven't
any reason for suspecting another per.
son than the fellow that's under lock
and key now"
The cocksureness Of Mandts nc.
cent, and the malignant expression Of
his face Jared upon the detective.
who gave him sharp look.
mo man is guilty until he is proved
to have committed crime" said
Danevitch .coldly.
Mandt only grinned broadly. and in
that instant the detective involuta-
rily remembered the salesman's re-
mark about the purchasers constant
smile. But Mandt's teeth were large,
white and even, and without sus.
picion Of gold on their surface. Also
his hair and eyebrows were . light
brown. and those Of the man who pur-
chased the bag were Jet black. In
all other respects, however, he was
not unlike Urson, being tall, broad.
shouldered. and carrying himself
jauntily. Bidding Mandt curt adieu
the detective turned in at his ONCE in
the Bureau Of Police, and alone in the
saAetum reserved for himself as head
Of the department ruminated over the
events Of the day. Presently a grim
smile broke out on his stern features,
and he struck the desk in front Of him
with his clenched fist.
by Heaven, still believe that
young chap innocent" he muttered,
"and I'll take chance at proving It,"
He touched bell, and policeman
entered the room.
Take two men," ordered Danevitch.
go to number 10 Sergievskaya street
and ask for Constantin Mandt. Tell
him he is wanted at police headquar.
ters to give some information in the
case Of Colonel Anton. He is not like.
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bring him along anyhow. Have him
here by nine o'clock tonight. Also
send messenger to Savelyev and
Company, the chemical manufacturers.
and command the attendance here at
the same time Of salesman named
Bazhanov, with whom l was speaking
this afternoon"
The policeman saluted, and left the
room. Danevtch busted himself in
making certain preparations for the
reception Of his expected visitors, and
that done composed himself to await
results. At the appointed time Con.
stantin Mandt made his appearance,
accompanied by three officers. His
wonted smile was still in evidence, for
he deemed 1t likely that Danevitch
wanted to learn some more particulars
regarding the career of his rival,
which he was prepared to supply, with
whatever coloring seemed needful.
One Of the officers approached and
whispered in his superior's ear, and
Danevitch nodded.
Let Bazhanov wait in an outer
room, until want him." he said.
II have sent for you to try a little
experiment. Mr. Mandt," said Dane.
witch. "As 1t is in the interests of
justice, trust you will not object to
humor us. II you do object-well, it
won't make any difference"
Mandt stared blankly, but made no
reply. He seated himself in ODE.
dience to wave of Danevitch's hand,
but started again to his feet when one
of the chiefs aids approached, and re-
moving his hat, placed black wig on
Mandt's head.
II will not submit to this, It Is un.
necessary, undlgnifed," he cried with
lips from which all color had fled.
If he protests again, gag him." or.
dered Danevitch harshly. mo limo.
cent man need fear the experiments
Of the law, Contantin Mandt. 1t is
only the guilty who dread u.s."
Mandt said no more, but watched
with terror.stricken eyes, as the Off.
GERS proceeded with his transforma.
ton. A heavy crayon pencil, neatly
applied, changed Constantine eye.
brows to a deep black. Then Dane.
witch produced small bottle con.
tanning thick, golden liquid. Placing
some Of the contents delicately on a
camel's hair brush, he held back
Mandt's lips and coated the latter's
teeth heavily with the liquid.
1T will dry in few seconds" he
remarked pleasantly, "and the effect
will be surprising. You should have
come to us In the first place, my dear
Mr.. Mandt for few pointers in tho
art Of Disgusting ones SELF"
Assisting his victim to arise, Dane.
witch enveloped his shaking form in a
fur oyercoat. and wrapped a woolen
mufiier around his neck. Now, call
In Bazhanov," he ordered curtly.
The salesman made his appearance.
and started back at the sight Of
Mandt's trembling figure.
1T Is he," he cried. "Mr. Daueyitch.
there stands the man to whom sold
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