Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-20

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fought for precedence Blows were
struck. No faintest murmer OF tumult
came from their futile heat. 1t might
have been the riot Of wax-works In a
vacuum.
They fell into the lower hall--ay,
and fought their way to the street, and
stood there dazed and staring, a
strange, wild-eyed, white-faced, bloody
crew. The hurrying avenue stopped to
gaze on them curiously, gathering
compact in mob that blocked all
traffic. Policemen pushed their way
in and began roughly to question-and
Ito question in real audible words.
But for the space Of fuI. minute
these people stood there staring up.
ward, drinking in the blessed sound
that poured In on them lavishly from
the life OF the street; drinking deep
gulps of air, as though air had lacked.
barrow, and with him Jack War
ford, had descended more leisurely.
Before leaving the building barrow
placed the flat Of his hands over his
ears, and motioned Jack to do the
same. Thus they missed the stunning
effect Of receiving the world Of noise
all at once; as a man goes to a bright
light from dark room. Furthermore,
Darrow returned several times from
the sound to the silence, trying to
determine where the line Of demarca-
ton was drawn. Then. notioning to
Jack, he began methodically to make
his way through the crowd.
This proved to be by no means an
easy task. Rumors Of all sorts were
afoot. Some bold spirits were testing
a new sensation by ventur!ng into the
corridor of the building. The police
were undecided as to what should be
done. One or two reporters were al
ready at hand, Investigating. Nc
earthly, his assurance returned, was
conversing earnestly with police
captain.
Percy Darrow, closely followed by
Jack, managed to worm his way
through the crowd, and finally de-
bouched on Broadway.
What was It? What struck us?" de-
marded Jack do you know"
II can guess; In essence" said
Percy. II was pretty sure after last
evenings trouble; but this underscores
1t, proves 1t. Also, 1t opens the way
What do you mean?"
"Along the lines of these phenomena
there are two more things possible.
Possible, say. They might be called
certain, were we dealing only with
theory: but there is still some doubt
how the practical side Of 1t may work
out" ,'..' -
~ suppose you know what you're
talking about" said Jack, resgnedly.
~ don't"
"You don't need to, yet. But here's
what I mean. If my theory Is correct.
we are likely to be surprised still
further"
Jack ruminated; then his engaging
young face lighted up with smile.
"All right" said he; I'm enlisted
for the war What have you got to do
with it," f. .-\s.....-
"1'll explain this much said OAR
row; more I'll not tell at present,
even to you. II one breath should get
out that any one suspected-well, this
is a man-hunt."
who's the man."
IAN enemy Of Mccarthy"
Whom you are going to find for
him.
Perhaps"
"And you were putting up that job
for me as part of your pay"
Percy barrow smiled slowly.
GAS all OF my pay-from Mccarthy"
said he. II was just bedeviling him.
Jack Warford started to say some
thing. but the scientist cut him short.
'This is bigger than Mccarthy he
said decisively. 1--WE are the only peo-
pie in this city who suspect human
origin Of these phenomena. Other men
are yet working, and will continue to
work, on the suspicion that they are
the results Of some unbalanced natural
conditions. The phenomena are, as yet,
harmless. 1t will not greatly injure
the city, once 1t Is prepared, to be
without electricity or without sound
for limited periods. But conceivably
this man may become peril. He las,
il reason correctly, four arrows in
his culver; the fourth is dangerous. 1t
is our duty to find him before he uses
the fourth arrow-if indeed he has
discovered the method Of doing so.
That is always in doubt"
Jacks eyes were shining.
Bully" he cried.
ne may CUuCClVouly pOooooc -'AiS
power to launch the fourth and danger
GUS arrow but may withhold 1t unless
he believes himself suspected or close
dressed. His probable mental pro-
cesses are obscure. At present he
directs himself solely against Nc
Carthy." Percy Darrow had been think
ing aloud, and realized 1t with smile.
This is one Of your jobs, fellow de-
tective," said he. you've got to be a
mark for me to think at"
Il wish you'd think little more
clearly" observed Jack. ut sounds In
teresting, but jumbled. feel the way
I did when I began to read Greek"
"McCarthy's incidental" observed
, barrow in his detached tone.
"Eh?"
"Oh, I thought we might as we'll
worry Mccarthy by asking him for
that Job on the side. It's amusing
what do you want me to do?'
asked Jack. -
"This," said Darrow, with an unusual
rapidity Of utterance. See that thick
set. quick man in gray clothes? He's
a policeman. In moment he'll arrest