The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1913-12-25
CHAPTER XIV.
Tho Fear Of Dancer.

for the Atlas Building now
What's doing?" asked Jack, as they
boarded a surface car.
Absolutely nothing-for some time
perhaps. But we must be ready. And
the waiting will be amusing. promise
you that"
When they arrived at the Atlas
Building barrow was surprised to find
Simmons already In charge Of the
| office
Thought you were on night duty?"
said he.
II am" replied Simmons CURLY.
But judging by what you said this
morning. considered I'd better be on
the Job myself"
Good boy" approved barrow. Il
see I've made no mistake in you.
Just stick II out twelve hours more.
and we'll have 1t settled. Anything
more?"
Simmons thrust q message across
the table.
Darrow took 1t quite calmly. At
this moment Halfowell entered.
What time did this conner" asked
Darrow. nodding to the reporter.
AT twelve thirty"
DaFrow nodded twice with great sat
isfactfon.
Then quite deliberately he unfolded
tho paper and perused it's contents
Without change Of expression he
handed II to Hallowell The latter
read aloud:
ITO tho People: A traitor LIS among
you-one who has betrayed you. one and
al. but whom you cherish to your bos-
you all have laid my e eomms entsr 1 snSn
him. and he has seen fit to disobey. He
Is nov In hiding among you: This man
Carried out RI h. e not FOUND by S siH t Do
iaust be obeyed."
mo. what do you think Of that!"
cried Hallowell: He doesn't even
mention the name OF his friend to the
dear people who are to hunt him
down! Fine dope!"
Darrow's face expressed a sleepy
satisfaction. He stretched his arms
and yawned.
You might supply the deficiency"
he suggested. Well" he remarked
TO Jack. that settles It, Everything's
running like a catboat in a fair wind
He's In communication with us; ne Is
gaining confidence In his inflated
imaginary Importance; we are to have
continuance Of his peculiar activi-
ties; and we can put our hands on him
at moments notice"
What" shouted Hallowell and Jack
Warford, leaping to their feet
| 10 hn h1
porter.
How do you know" cried Jack
! Simmons, his head. piece laid aside,
looked up at him in silent curiosity.
1T Is sufficient for now that / do
| know" smiled barrow. las for how 1
know. that last wireless proved it to
me-"
All three men Immediately bent over
the message for a detailed perusal.
After minutes scrutiny, Hallowell
looked up in disappointment
Too many for me-" he confessed.
| What Is there In THAR"
But barrow shook his head.
II play my own game" was all the
explanation he would vouchsafe.
You may as we'll knock off, old
man." he told Simmons. Il don't think
there'll be anything more doing to-
! night; and 1t doesn't matter If there is.
Tell your other man to jot down any
thing from that sending, II any comes.
Now" he turned to Hallowell, II want
to see your managing editor"
The three took the subway to City
Hall Square. The managing editor
received barrow with much favor as
the vehicle of big scoop brought in
| far enough ahead of going to press to
permit OF ample time for It's develop
ment.
Now. Mr.. Curtis" said barrow to
this man, this is going to be an in
teresting week for you. Here's you
last exclusive dispatch. From tomor-
row morning every paper in town will
naturally get every wireless that
comes in"
Him." observed Curtis. reading the
dispatch. What next?"
He'll fulfil his threat Tomorrow
evening at six o'clock he will stop the
vibrations either of light, of electricity.
or of sound--probably of electricity,
as he has appointed the rush hour"
Most likely" Curtis agreed.
Warn the people to keep out of the
subway, and not to get scared Take
II easy. There's no danger. Explain
why In words of one syllable"
Sure"
Now, this Is what I'm here for. Up
TO now these manifestations have been
harmless In their direct effects. But
follow the hypothesis to it's logical
conclusion. Suppose this man can ar
rest the vibrations not only OF light
and sound, but also Of the third mem
Der OF the vibratory trinity. Suppose
he should go one step farther; and.
even for the barest fraction Of time,
should be able to stop the vibrations
of heat"
The managing editor half rose AS
the idea in itg full significance gained
hold on their imaginations the three
men turned to stare blank1y at one
another
That is annihilationl" Curtis whis-
pered
"On a Wholesale scale" agreed Oar
row calmly 1T means the death Of
every living thing from the smallest