The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
CHAPTER xil.-continued.


We'll show you all right" said he.
He sketched briefly for Hallowell's
benefit the reasoning already followed
out, and which it is therefore unneces-
sary to repeat here. $50 now" he con-
cluded, I'VE will consider this hypothe-
sis: that these phenomena are caused
by one man in control of force cap
able of deadening vibrations in ether
and colds within certain definite linn
It's"
Why do you limit it?" cried Halo
well.
Because we have had but one mani
, festation at time. If this Unknown
were out really to frighten-which
seems to be his intention-it would be
much more effective to visit us with
absolute darkness and absolute silence
Combined. That would be really ter
rifying. He has not done so. There
fore, conclude that his power is linn
tied in applicability"
Isn't that little doubtful?" spoke
up Jack
'Of course" said barrow cheerfully
That's where we're going to win out
on this sporting proposition with our
dear Brother Eldridge. He won't &C
cept any hypothesis unless it is abso-
lutely copper-riveted We will"
81 think you underestimate Ell
bridge" spoke up Hallowell. He's
the only original thfnk-tank In a vii
iage Of horse troughs."
81 don't underestimate him one bit, .
countered barrow; but we have a
head start on him with our reasoning;
that's all. He's absolutely sure to
come to the conclusions have just de-
tailed, only he'll get there a little
more slowly. That's why want you
In on this thing, HalIowell"
''How's THAR
Wen publish everything up to date
and cut the ground from under him"
What's you special crouch on Ell
bridge, anyway" asked Jack.
81 like to worry him." replied Percy
barrow non-committally.
At that moment the darkness dis
appeared as though some one had
turned a switch. The reporter, the
operator and the scientists's young as
Sistant moved involuntarily as though
lodging, and blinked. barrow shaded
hig eyes with one hand and proceeded
as though nothing had happened.
Here are the exclusive points o.
your story" he said to Hallowell
handing a sheaf Of yellow wireless
forms. 81 got them in McCarthy's of
fice They are messages from the un
Il -
er to his enemy. the political boss
There will be plenty who will conclude
these messages to be the result o
fanaticism. after the fact; that is t,
say, they will conclude some wireless
amateur has taken advantage 0
natural phenomena and, by claiming
himself the author of them, has al
tempted to use them again his enemy
OF course. the answer to that is tina
If the Unknown-let's call him Nor
sieur kidd not cause these strang
things, he at least knew enough abou
them to predict them accurately"
you just leave that to me- huE
med Hallowell under his breath. TIL
reporter had been glancing over tn
wireless forms, and his eyes wer
aiming with delight.
Here is the last one" said Darroy
producing a crumpled yellow pape
from his pocket I went back afte
IT,"
mccarthy: My patience Is at an EN-
Your last warning will be sent you {
nine thirty this nanrning. If you do M
saiI on the Celtic at noon I shall strik
You are of stubborn and stin- necke
generation, but I ern your lord and ma.
Ter. and my wrath shall be visited
you Begone. or you shah die the, death
"That bluffed him OUT said DarroV
land / don't blame him. Now, Sir
snons," said he. turning to the oper
tsr, who had sat in utter silence. "ho
about it? Are you with US. or again
us?"
How do you mean2" demanded Sin
mons.
.This,o said barrow sharply. TT
time has passed for cohcsalmeE