The Washington times., 1911-12-05

has been chloroformed and
taken in a state of uncon-
sciousness from this house. Her alb
ductors were agents of either Don An
tonic or Brabanti-possibly agents Of
both. 1 will see Don Antonio first.
Where are his quarters?"
One of my objects in coming here to-
day was toGtell you that Don Antonio
sailed on the Gerfalcon this morning."
And Brabanti?"
"Brabanti is still here. saw him re-
viewing as couple of companies of in
fantry In the plaza as came by
For the present we'll let Brabanti
eione. The governor of the province OF
Is nsos Jose Gala9rss believe
thai. than a mere tool Of the governor Of
abn. Tai1; you'll get little satisfaction out OF
THE wife Of a citizen Of the United
States has been abducted from her hus-
bands house in the province Of Guada-
understand that, unless he aids me in
discovering the perpetrators Of the act
Will hold him responsible Did you get
"Yes. It was taken by the captain of
the Maxwellton Brae, which sailed at
Before the Gerfalcon got ONT"
The Gerfalcon sailed at 81
the floor. His lips were compressed.
and his face was as gray as asnes.
said. Then, after a pause. he added. in
q tone Of decision: "Well. let us go to
the governor"
Hallam shook his heed obviously.
1T doesn't seem to me like good
Iolicy for both Of us to go there to-
gether." he said. He will suspect"
Il am chief engineer Of the road, and
you are in charge of the bridgewoilt.
merely ~
and then learned of my trouble
1T is necessary that the abduction Of
my wife and the ceath of Chiquita be
reported to the proper authorities.
will make TIE report, but as / do not
know the way to the governors palace,
you will 60 with me-
lam were admitted to the presence Of
Jose Cabrales. govei nor of Gaudaluca.
He was sparsely built man, Of about
fifty-five years of age.
Ills bearing was distinctly military,
but his voice was thin and his gaze was
vacillating His hair was gray, but his
mustache was dyed black and was
waved at the ends.
Calistar Company" said Cabralcs pleas
antly. as Sparhawk entered the room on
the heels of the attendant who an
nounced his name;
yes. your excellency." the engineer
replied: but 1T is as James SIarhawk,
citizen of the United States. that l
om nero now.
"You are none the less welcome,
senor," Eaid Cabrales. with a bow.
Sporhawk then explained as briefly as
possible that on the day before he had
cutne to Moreno with Den Antonio and
Jieutensnt Brahanti, and that, in ac-
cordance with Don Antonio's instruc-
tions, Rrabanti had conducted him and
bis party to ;he house that had been
designated as his quarters. He tnld of
how he bad gone to SLEEP the night be-
fore and of the manner in which he had
been awakened by Hallam, of the dis
appearance OF Barbara and Rob" Nc
Cam. the murder Ct tfhiquita, and the
kiuding OF the chloroform bottle.
There was an expression of listless-
ness on the face of Cabrales as he list
ened to this recital. When Sparhawk
was done Cabrales shrugged his should
ders.
at is all very horrible, and shall be
Investigated, senor," he said
"HaVing submitted to you the facts
in the case I will wait seven days be-
fore reporting the matter to the United
States minister, at San Felicidad," Spar
hawk went on. IF in the those seven
days Mrs. Sparhawk and the youth who
disappeared at the same time are no,
produced more formidable demand