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ASKS BANKS TO LIST
CASH OWED ABROAD
Albert II. Virgins Wants In
formation for Federal Re-
serve = .rd.
CONFERENCE ON FRIDAY
Clearing House Chairman Says
Facts Are Vital in Dealing
With Situation.

Albert II. wisgin. president Of the
Chase National Bank and chairman of
the Clearing House committee. who is
going to Washington on Friday to confer
with the Federal Reserve Board regarding
the financial situation and especially AZ
regards the foreign exchange situation.
has addressed n letter TO the banks, in
which he asks them for II detailed state
ment or tho amounts owed by them to
Canada, Great Britain, Germany, France
and other countries. Mr.. Virgins says:
The problems of the banking and COM
mercial interests of this country resulting
from tho European war are manifold
me business difficulty OF greatest con-
Germ nj the present time results from the
chaotic condition OF our international
trade and banking arrangements IL IL
a national problem that requires the
heartiest cooperation OF all a method OF
handling the matter must be found for
the sake OF our national reputation and
OF our honor and credit
The Federal Reserve Bank act re.
Gently passed provides for a bank closely
allied with the United States Govern
inent This bank Is under the direction
OF the Federal Reserve Board. The MEM
oers Of tho board are Government officers
ana the membership includes the
secretary OF the Treasury of the United
states and the Comptroller OF the Cur
rency Tho Federal Reserve Board.
owing 20 the authority vested In u, is tho
organization best able TO cope with the
athcuty confronting our business in
terests. Tho board thoroughly appre.
ciates the necessity OF action and ls
already. with representatives OF various
sections OF the country, considering ways
and means as to the best method of
procedure.
In order that real progress may be
made In working out this tremendous
problem II Is absolutely necessary that
the total figures as 10 tho cash indebted
ness to Europe and maturing obligations
and vlca versa, an well the character
OF the debit and credit balances OF ma
turing obligations In dollars or foreign
exchange, be assembled At the request
OF the Federal Reserve Board the Hon
Seth Low president of the Chamber OF
| Commerce OF New York Henry r. Towne,
| director OF the Federal reserve bank of
New York. and the writer as chairman OF
the New York Clearing House committee.
take up this subject with you and ear
nestly request your cooperation and as
| sistance.
Enclosed herewith Is request for
certain information The figures will he
treated as confidential. No names need
be given and none will be used"
Mr.. Wiggin said that he would proba bly,
be accompanied TO Washington by Benz
| jamin Strong. Jr.. president of tho Bank
ers Trust Company.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
BROWNING KING MEN FEAST.
store Managers Gather at semi-an-
nuRI Dinner.

The managers OF the stores OF Brown
ing King e., Co had their semi annual
dinner at the Aldlne Club on Monday
night. and despite the civilian apparel OF
the company the menu and list OF guests
were quite martial "a call to the
colors' to the men on the firing line"
was the way the cover read,
Gen" Frank A. williams and Will
lam VI Browning. president OF the com
many, presided Speeches We're made by
Mr.. browning John n, Supple of Boston,
\ \ Res ford of Chicago, !. 10. Leeman
Of Providence. L. C, Koempel, who re-
iolced in the designation OF "Adjutant-
General" and others representing var'-
Gus stores of the company,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
Ex-PAsT0R DIES IN ATTIC ROOM.
The Rev. J. 3. Brockintcu Had Life
Filled with Misfortupe..


The Rev. John s. Brockinton. who had
held several assistant pastorships in
Brooklyn. died yesterday in little attic
room at i1l5 sixty-elshth street. Brook
Ign. In his sixty-sixth year. At one time
he was assistant pastor Of the Central
Presbyterian Church under Or. John f.
Carson
He was born in Is<e In Brooklyn and
was educated at Davidson College. North
Carolina. lie was graduated from the
Union Theological Seminary and after
occupying several small country pastor
ates went to Brooklyn TO be assistant
pastor Of the Classon Avenue Presby-
terrain Church under the Rev. DR.. Burrell.
Then his misfortunes began. Four OF
his FIVE children died. After he became
pastor of the Lefferts Park Church a
serious dissension In the congregation
resulted in his leaving the denomination.
He tried TO start Union Congregational
Church. but failed and took to selling
tea and coffee to exc out a livelihood
on August 10. 1912. he had 10 give ur
his home because OF failure to meet a
mortgage
He is survived by his wife and one
child.
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NOTES OF THE SOCIAL WORLD

Mrs w. Eugene Parsons and Miss lie
Brun Parsons. who are in the city for a
brief visit, will return to Newport on
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsey Tappin have
gone from the Adirondacks to Babylon.
l. l.. for the remainder OF the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T.. Dadmun, who
have been visiting with friends in South
ampton. l.. l., are at the st. Regis. They
gave a small dinner there last night.
Mrs. Arthur Ryle. who has been at
Northeast Harbor. Me. will return this
week TO her country place at Seabright
". ].
Mrs. Ramsey Turnbull and the Misses
Helen and Katherine Turnbull. who were
at Greenwich. Conn. where they were the
guests OF Il. c, Benedict. have re-
turned to their summer place at Ber-
nardsyille. N J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge Of In
diana and Washington are at the Plaza
to meet friends who are returning from
Europe.
MIR. and Mrs. Oakleigh Thorne who had
been at Southampton, L. l.. since ths
early part OF the season. have returned
to their country place AT Mlllbrook. N. Y
The Hon. Alfred Arson and Mrs. Arson
who have been at their summer place a
| Bar Harbor since their return from
Europe, will go to Hampstead. l.. l.. wher,
| they have leased a place for the fall.
| Mr. and Mrs, Daniel Guggenheim, who
returned recently from Europe. are a
| the ST. Regis,
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel g. Riker, who wer,
married at East Walnut Hills Cincinnati
on June 20, will be at 1873 East Fifty-thirt
street for tho winter. Mrs. Rlker wa,
Miss Mary Groesbeck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel A. Thompson. wht
had been travelling in France and Switz
erland. returned recently from Europ,
and are at the Waldorf Astoria befor,
going to their St Louis home.
An entertainment will be given unde
the auspices OF the westchester Branch o
the American Red Cross society at Briar
cliff Lodge on Friday night. There viii
be motion pictures OF Paul ], Rainey
African Hunt and afterward there will
be dancing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
ROCKEFELLER MAY PAY TAX.
Reported That TnnRIc In Ohio May
Re Unravelied.

CLEVELAND, Sept. IA settlement of
tho tangle over the tax assessment Of
John n. Rockefeller on s3ii 900, 900 OF
personal property was rumored at the
county court house to-day.
County Auditor Zangerle admitted that
he had heard that Mr.. Rockefeller wished
TO return here. but wanted the tax matter
settled before he came back
While Mr.. Rockefeller will not make
any state ment. county officials say II Ia an
accepted fact that the reason for his de-
ferred visit this year Is occasoned by tho
belief that his return might aid IN collect
ing the disputed assessment
The county has been trying TO collect
$4,000. 900 in taxes. The East Cleveland
rate has been cut 20 that Rockefeller's
declared Mr.. Rockefeller has made over
lures toward a settlement on that basis
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02

Squire Fox OF 500 Greene avenue.
Brooklyn. died on Monday at the Mari
boro. Mass. country home OF his son.
Charles Fox. the well known attorney. In
his eghty-sixth year. In early life he
had been In the iron business, but re-
tired more than twenty years ago. lie
was n member of the Masonic order for
fifty years and the oldest member OF Park
Lodge. r. and A. NJ. He Is survived by
his wife. two sons. seven grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. His son
Charles has been legal adviser OF the
British consulate in New York for many
Years,
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MAURICE TO DANCE TANGO HERE
Miss Florence walton to he Partner
Mt Jardiu de Dance.

Maurice, who WAS to have passed the
season In the foreign music halls, will be
seen AZ the Jardin de Danse tonight
He will dance with Florence walton some
of the steps with which his name Ia a.
ISOLATED.
Maurice and Miss Walton will dance
first tonight at twenty minutes after !
the hesitation waltz, Later Maurice will
give the tango. with a polka Argentine to
follow tho so-called "Pericon and the
skating waltz which he does alone. The
two dancers will conclude with one
step.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02

Timothy James Hartnett 81. forme-
Sheriff OF Westchester county, died yes
terday afternoon In 81. Nlncente Hospital
after n long fitness. He came to this
country from England and lived in Mount
Kisco nearly all his life. IIo was APP
pointed Sheriff by Gov. Dix. and II was
during his incumbency that the Hall muir
ders occurred around Croton Lake. Mr..
Hartnett was instrumental in the arrest
OF six italians, who were executed for
these murders.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
Evans-ThOrp.

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, l.. /, Sept. THE
wedding OF Miss May Rose Evans. daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs William Evans OF
University HEIGHTS. New York, and Ed
ward James Thorp, a son OF Mrs. Mary A.
Thorp of Rockville Centre. l.. l., took place
In st. Agness Church here to-day. The
Rev, Peter Qualy of'iclated. Only mem
beers OF the immediate families were
present.
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Almond T.. Cooper.

Almond r. Cooper, 81. died Yesterday
at the home OF his daughter, Mrs. John
NJ Moe OF 80 South Parsons avenue
Flushing NJ. Cooper was one of tho
Argonauts OF 40 who crossed the plains
to California, where he constructed tho
first water works in the city OF sonora
He invented powder used as "A Are extin-
guisher and also n car wheel which was
used by the Pullman Car Company for
many years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
MILITANT ANNIE KINNEY HERE
Miss Pnnkhurst's Factory Girl Aid
Now In This Country.

Annie Konncy the little Manchester
factory gel who with Chr!stabel Pank'
hurst made the very flrst militant suf-
frage demonstration In England, is In
America. Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatcf
said yesterday Miss Kenney landed some
DAYS ago in Boston, but as she came
under an assumed name few people know
Il.
She In coming to New York, where sh,
will address some suffrage meetings.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
Herman r. Clark.

Herman t Clark. whose home was at
s2s Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. died on
Sunday in the Presbyterian Hospital. lie
was in his forty-seventh year. He was
associated with his father. the late Her
man Clark in the building OF the Croton
Auueduct and the Northern Pacific Rail-
road He Is survived by four brothers
and two sisters.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
RICHARD D. S. RICHARD.
Son of Secretary Of New York. On
tRrio and Western Killed by Train.

Richard n. S, Richard 2s, eldest son
OF r. D. Richard, secretary and treasurer
of the New York, Ontario and Western
RAILROAD. was killed Monday near Corn
wall. " Y. by Train ~ OF the same road.
Mr.. Richard was working at the time as
a member OF an engineering corps.
His father and four brothers and sisters
survive him. He will be buried to-day
In Fairmont Cemetery. Chatham. y. ].
A private service At the family home in
Summit, ". j., will be held at 2:2O +. NJ
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02

An expedition for the relief Of Lieut.
sedofr and his party was sent out by the
Russian Government early this year and
II is supposed that the expedition rescued
those who were loft OF Sedoff's party
He had planned 70 leave most OF his party
at Franz Josef Land and to make the
polar dash with only two companions
Those left In winter quarters we're to
carry on tho scientific work OF the OK
petition The first subscription for the
expedition was given by Emperor Mich,
olas.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
Edward w. Bradley.

Edward W. Bradley, sexton OF the Now
York Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
IN Brooklyn for twenty-five years died
Yesterday nj his home, l2l New York ave-
nue., In his slxty-seventh year His wife
survives him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
Mrs. Edith r.. DnIIett.

Mrs. Edith Freeman Dallett daugh-
ter OF the late joel Francis Freeman or
East Orange " J. died Yesterday at her
home In London, according to word re-
celyed nv Alden Freeman in East Orange
last night Her father was formerly
treasurer OF the Standard OIL Company.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02

Sailing by the White Star liner Olym-
pic. for Liverpool:
George r. cooper The Rev. and Mira C.
William =. Daily. W. Krkby.
Edward c Darling Mr. and Mrs T. r.
Lieut.. stanford e. Madden
Hooper. l. 5. y. Robert c. Morgan.
Mr.. and Mrs, 4. II. Mr. and Mrs Elmer r,
Horsfall. Murphy
=" ingl I"" '' '" Mr. and Mrs rs"E f. De
Mr.. and Mrs T H. witt walsh
Mi.s 4. X. wilson. ''"'''0' "'"'
Arrived. by the Holland America liner
Ryndam, from Rotterdam:
MIR aud Mrs. John d. Mr.. and Mr.. George
Mrs $ E. Bailey Mr.. and Mrs v. X.
Ts NTH Rev l. I Beck The keiiI Rev. John A.
Berry -r.se ,' 4. II McGreror.
John 5 Braun Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
b'' q Graz e cia4F M Mcep Z Morgan
Lieut. and Mrs Jane. Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond
Mr. and Mrs. V. I. Mr. and Mr- Lawson
W Z Downing. Nj and Mr.. Rober,
Horace Gray II. Rigs.
IL NJ Haze,on. Or whitlock Rose
Sailing by the American liner St Paul.
for Liverpool:
Mrs. r. W, Briggs Humataro Hond A.
Mrs c u. Cleveland Counsellor OF the
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Japanese Embassy at
Mrs Mrs john W Denton. Frederic C. Johnston.
Mr. and Mrs, @. Drink kazuo Matsubara, sec
water. rotary to the jap
Frank Fletcher. 1900 anese Legation at
The Rev A. c, Hill The Hague
A. Z. Williams George e. Moore
GUY stevens George y. Porter
Arrived. by the Lloyd Italiano liner
Principessa Mafalda, from Genoa:
Mr. and Mrs. 5. u. DR. NJ Allen Starr
| Adler. Mr. and Mrs James
Insley Blair Wellsworth.
! John NJ. Blodgett Arthur Il. Huey.
I Richard G.. Elliott Bradsh johnson.
Mrs Helen Frank. +. D. Lanier.
Frank Griswold. Dwight Linn.
Henry Roberts. former J. Peiffer
Governor of Connec- Mr. and Mrs. Louis r.
tcut Page.
Sailing by the United Fruit Companys
steamship Santa Marta, for Kingston.
Colon, Puerto Colombia and Santa Marta
/ Nissan. A. Alexander. Mr.. and Mrs william
" W. Baker ONeill
Mrs n Davis Mr. and Mrs Charles y
George " Eastman. Rollins
/ Cieorge Hanna. George w. Scudder.
| Mr.. ana Mrs p L II. II. Sturgiss.
M7rshall
Sailing by the Quebec Steamship Com
panys steamship Trinidad. for Bermuda
f, Mrs " II Barrett. Mrs b. NJ. French.
Miss Ruth Barrett. Miss Mabe Forman
Mrs. ii Il Brown. Mrs Thomas Graham
MIR and Mrs. w Mrs Stuart Hamilton
/ Rrrkrr c. A. w Harris
The Misses Edith and J. +. Powell
Margaret Crawford Miss y. Taylor
/ F Il. Curtis Miss u Virgin
! c +. II. Davis !. ;. ward
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CAMDEN. n. j., Sept William "
McCausland, So a well known mnnufac-
turer and member OF the Philadelphia
Cotton Exchange. was stricken with heart
failure In his factory, 1873 Federal street,
to-day and died before n physician could
reach him. A widow and three children
survive him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
John stevens sands.

NEWARK. n. j.. Sept John Stevens
Sands, "a. son Of Admiral Joshua T. Sands
of civil war fame, died of apoplexy last
night at 81. Barnabas Hospital He was
n civil war veteran, having enlisted with
the Seventh Regiment OF New York
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
Mrs. Joanna u. Vanderveer.

Mrs. Joanna II, Vanderveer. wife OF
Charles Vanderveer descendant OF the
old Dutch settlers OF New Lots and Flat
bush, died yesterday at her home, Ssl
Ocean avenue, Brooklyn. In her fifty-sev-
enth year.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
DIED TRYING TO REACH POLE.
Lieut.. sedoH Perisbed, but Party Ha.
been Rescued.

LONDON, Sept IA despatch from St
Petersburg reports that Lieut.. Sedoff. who
headed an expedition into the Arctic in
1912. died in a vain attempt 20 reach the
north pole. The surviving members
OF tho expedition have arrived at Arch
angel.
on newly discovered territory. Lieut..
Sedoff went to Franz Josef Land. where
his start TO the pole, with two sailors.
was made. He was taken III on the way
and died.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
sa murl q. Currier.

BosToN, Sept, i.--Samuel @ Currier,
one OF the city's best known business
men. died to-day At tho age OF %.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
TWO LINERS BRING
1878 MORE REFUGEES
Principcssa Mafalda, Chartered
bv Americans, Carries Sixty
Less Than Full Quota.
1885 CROWDED ON RYNDAM
Passengers Commend Germany
for Courteous Treatment
To Americans.
1885 CROWDED ON RYNDAM

Tv, 'rors from Europe brought 1873
r4se.gors 20 Sow York yesterday. The
Italian Lloyd steamer Principessa Ma
aida brought 3NN Americans travelling
-I luxury IS M plenty Of elbow room and
rgn.. band concerts and moving picture
elbows The Holland America liner Ryn-
lln hJI i.2S5 persons crowded into her
laurs lr4 Storage. Lore OF whom were
Americans Twouty-scyen Of the Amerl-
can. V,rr destitute.
There WAS -1nc criticism because the
prnr.r.ssl Alatalda. which was chartered
/, committee OF wealthy Americans.
AS sixty short ot hcr full quota OF paa
le~varu although there are thousands OF
Awe...t.s mdroou"l In Italian ports.
Many V,r. iyft hchiud, II was said. be-
ttl-o 'r,. dd not have cash for their
passage money
Tho pr..'ucssa Mafalda was chartered
b. John T.. Jones. Consul General at
dealer ~ Graui Rapids, Mich. had guar
br'e,d '., charter price, which was about
sf,io0n This Is the second vessel char
tered ls Americans from Italy The
Principe u. 1lino. which arrived recently.
WE suffered for $4,000
After the Mafolda sailed from Genoa
O. August q cable dispatches stated that
rarugt,s lr Italy were Indignant because
The shin had sailed with accommodations
n0Iy pa~t.y rIlcd j. r n Lanier OF New
York who was one ~ the committee that
chartered the Mlfalda. denied that there
had been amy discrimination.
"Th,-s was room Tor sixty more per-
SON" said MIR Lanier More than that
number were expected on a train from
Naples which vas t. have arrived the
rht before the vessel sailed Tho train
an not get In and We could not find out
whom u w,ulI arrive, so We sailed early
f. the morning on the 23d"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-02
THE SEAGOERS.
Two Liners Bring in Passengers and
Four Steamships Sail.

| Sailing by the White Star liner oiym-
! mic fnr Ilrarnnnl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-01

to the floor and began to hitch the chair to-
ward the table. Ealf across the inter
vening space he crumpled II the chair. almost
completely exhausted He let a quarter of an
hour pass, then made the final attack upon
the remaining distance. He succeeded IN
reaching the desk, but he could not have stirred
an inch farther. The hair on his head. was
damp with sweat and his hands were clammy.
When he felt strength returning. he lifted
the telephone off the hool with his teeth.
Central Central! Call the police to come
to this number at once Bargreave's house.
Riverdale. Tell them to break in"
where's your gag?"
There wasn't any"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-01

father but fourteen yearr. ] know but littls
Of his life prior to that"
Why did he leave me all these years with
out ever coming to see me Why3"
1t in not for me, Miss Florence, to In
quire into your fathers act But l do know
that whatever he did was meant for the best.
Your welfare was everything to him."
1t is all very strange said the girl. be-
whereby. Why didn't he come to meet me
instead of you?"
Jones stared at his hands, miserably.
Why?" she demanded. Il have thought
of him, thought of him. He has hurt me with
all this neglect expected to see him at the
station, to throw my arms around his neck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-01

When Norton awoke. Re naturally went -
the door for the morning papers which wsrs
always placed in neat pile before ths stA
He yawned, gathered up the bundle, was about
to climb back into bed, when . headline caught
his duh eye. Twenty-one minutes late1s 70
b. precise, he ran up the steps OF the Har-
greave home and rang the bell he was ad'
mitted by the taciturn Jones. to whom the
reporter hal never paid any particular atten-
ton. Somehow Jones always managed -
stand in shadows
Il can add nothing to what has already
appeared in the newspaper" replied Jones. -
Norton opened his batteries Of inquiries
Mr.. Jones, ! have known your master
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-01

'tNBUT AMERE qMR H1sElF WHEN useD TO PINCH

several years. as yon Will recollect. Thrs
never was woman in this house, rot even
among the servants There are two in the
other room. Who are they? And what are
they doing here?"
Jones shook his head.
Well. can easily find out"
Jones barred his path, and for the first
time Norton gazed into the eyes OF the man
servant They were a. hard a. gun metal
My dear Mr.. Jones, you ought to know
that sooner later we reporters find ont
what we seek"
Jones appeared 20 reflect Mr.. Norton.
you claim to be a friend Of Mr.. Hargreave."
1 do not claim. I am. More than that
l do not believe he is dead. He was deep.
He had some relentless enemies-I don't know
wherefrom or what kind-and he Is pretending
he's dead till this slows over and IL forgot
ten"
" You are not going to say that in your
newspaper" Jones was visi5ly asitated-
- Not till can prove it."
If l tell you who those young ladies' ara,
viii you give me your word of honor not to
write about them till give my permission1"
Norton, having in mnd the big story 1t
the end Of this mysterious tangle, agreed
The elder is q teacher from q private
school: the other IL Stanley Harereaveis
daughter"
GOOD Lord!" sasped the astonished re-
porter. Fl. never mentioned the fact to me.
and we've been together in some tight places"
He never mentioned it to any one but
me-" Jones again seemed to reflect. At last
he raised his glance to the reporter. "Ars
you willing to wait for . great story. the real
story?"
IF there Il one" answered Norton With
his usual caution.
"On my word Of honor, You shah have
such = story ~ Jon never dreamt Of, II Jon
viii promise not to divulge 1t tin the ap-
pointed time"
Il agfea"
The peace and happiness Of that child d.
pend upon how you keep your word"
That was sufficient for Norton "Your
master knew me. He knew also that am
not = man who promises lightly. Now intro
duce me to the daughter"
With plain reluctance Joosu went sbeue
the affair. Norton put q dozen perfunctorv
questions to the girl. What he was in search
Of was not news but tho sound At her vnae.
In that quarter Of m hour he felt his heart
disturbed n it had never before been dis
turbed.
Now. Mr.. Norton" said Jones sloomily.
will you be 80 kind to follow me?"
Norton was led to Jones' bedroom. The
butler-valet closed the door and drew the win
dow shade. Always seeking shadows. This
did not impress the reporter at the time: he
bad no other thought but the story. Jones
then sat down beside the reporter and talked
in an undertone. When he had done h took
Norton by the elbow and gently but forcibly
led him down to the front door and uahsred
him forth. Norton jumped into HI taxicab a.
returned to his rooms, which were 1t tie TIM
of the huge apartment hotel. He immediatels
called up his managing editor.
Hello! This + Norton. Put Grimn :.
the Hargreave yarn I'm 81 ON another deal !.
But Harsreave was . friend Of your. !.
protested the managing editor.
know It. But you kaow NJ veu e.rA