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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24

board your steamer" Quest explained
Please take Us on board"
The captain shook his head.
Are you from Scotland Yarde" bs
asked. Have you got your warrant?'
We are from America" Quest an.
swered, "but we've got a scotl.ra
Yard man with US and a warrant
right enough"
The captain shook his head
i am over an hour late" he said
and it's costing me fifty pounds ,
minute. II / take you on board, your
have to come right along with me. I'M
less you find the fellow before we.v,
left your tub behind"
Quest turned around.
win you risk it," he asked
Yes!" they all replied.
We're coming, captain" Quest de.
cided.
A rope ladder was let down. The
steamer began to slow down.
The captain spoke once more IA
the pilot and came down from tha
bridge.
m forced to go full speed ahead
20 cross the bar" he told Guest. am
sorry. but the tides just on the turn.
iney looked at one another q little
blankly. s
The professor, however. beamed
upon them all.
\ have always understood" ha
said, that Port Said In 4 most ;n,a~
esting place"
tTo BE coNTINuEpa
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
Copyright, 1915. BY Otis d. WOODY

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Quest declared, fiercely. until we have
brought this matter to an end Craig
must be found. This is tho supreme
horror OF ALL"
The butler made an apologize ap-
pearance. He spoke In hushed whis-
per.
"You are wanted downstairs, gentle
men. Middleton, the head keeper. is
there"
AS though inspired with a common
idea, both Quest and the professor hur.
ried out of the room and down the
broad stairs. Their inspiration was
true one. The gamekeeper wei.
coined them with a smile or triumph.
BY his side. the picture Of abject mis-
cry, his clothes torn and muddy, was
Craig!
I've imagined this little Job, SIR"
Middleton announced. with smile OF
slow triumph.
"How did you get him?" Quest de-
manded.
Little idea OF my own,' the game
keeper continued. Il guessed pretty
well what he'd be up to. He'd tumbled
to II that the usual way of the moor
was pretty well guarded. and he'd
doubled back through the thin line
Of woods close TO the house. I dug
one OF my poachers' pits. sir. and COW
cred It over with a lot OF loose stun.
That got him all right. When went
to look this morning I saw where he'd
fallen through. and there he was, walk
Ing round and round at the bottom like
Gagged animal. Your servants have
telephoncd for the police, Mr.. Ash
leigh
Quest suddenly whispered to the pro.
lessor. Then he turned to the keeper.
Bring him upstairs. Middleton, for
moment he directed. Follow us,
please"
They passed into the bedchamber.
Quest signed to the keeper to bring
Craig to the side OF the four-poster.
Then no drew down the sheet.
rs that your work." he asked,
sternly.
Craig, up till then, had spoken no
word. He had shambled to the bed
side. . broken. vet. In q sense. a stolid
figure. The sight OF the dead man.
however. seemed to galvanixe him into
sudden and awful vitality. He threw
up his arms. His eyes were horrible
% they glared at those small black
marks. His lips moved backwards and
forwards. helplessly at Hrst. Then at
last he spoke.
"Strangledl" he cried "One more!"
"That In your work." the criminolo-
gist said, firmly.
Craig collapsed. He would have
fallen bodily to the ground II Middle
toms grip had not kept him up. Quest
bent over him. II was clear that he
had tainted. They led him from the
room.
Wed better lock him up until the
police arrive" Guest suggested. Il
suppose there Is safe place some
where?'
The professor awoke from his
stupor.
Let me show YOU" he begged. Il
know the way. We've subterranean
hiding place which no criminal on this
earth could escape from"
They led him down to the back part
OF the house into dry cellar which
had the appearance OF prison cell.
This place has been used before
now. In the old days. for malefactors."
the professor remarked. He'll be
safe there. Craig" he added. his
voice trembling, "Craig-I---I cant
speak to you. How could you'll"
There was no answer. Craig's face
was buried In his hands. They left
him there and turned the key
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24

we cane INTO southampton early this
morning, and here / am. Say, before
we go any further, ten me about
Craig"
We've had him." Quest confessed.
"and lost him again. He escaped iass
night"
where from?' Laura asked.
"Hamblin house."
Say, is that anywhere near tns
south COAST" the girl demanded ex-
citedly.
tits not far away" Quest replied,
quickly why"
'I'I tell you why" Laura explained
II was as sure of 1t as anyone could
be. Craig passed me in Southampton
water this morning. being rowed out
to a steamer Not only that, but he
recognized me. / saw him draw back
and hide his face, but somehow
couldn't believe that 1t was really he.
| was just coming down the gangway
and nearly fell into the sea, was
SO surprised
Quest was already turning over the
pages of the timetable.
what was the steamer" he de
manded
"I found out" Laura told him. i
ten, you, was SO sure OF it's being
Craig that ! made no end of inquir
les. 1t was the Barton, bound for
India, first stop Port Said"
when does she sail?" Quest asked
"Tonight-somewhere about seven"
Laura replied.
Quest glanced at the clock and
threw down the timetable. He turned
toward the door. They all followed
him.
"fm for Southampton" he an
nounced. 'T'm going to try to get on
board that steamer before she sails
Lenora, you'd better 60 upstairs and
lie down. They'll give you . room
here. Don't you stir out till come
back Professor, what about your"
Il shall accompany you" the pro
fessor declared.
And nothing" Lenora declared
firmly. as she caught ut Quests arm
would keep me away"
"rll telephone to Scotland Yard. In
case they care to send man down.
Quest decided.
They caught train to Southamp
ton, where they we're joined by mar
from Scotland Yard. The little party
drove as quickly as possible to the
docks.
Where does the Barton start
from?" Quest asked the piermaster.
The man pointed out a little way
down the water.
She's not In dock, sir" he said
shes lying out yonder. You'll bare
ly catch her. I'm afraid" he added
glancing at the clock.
They hurried to the edge OF tn,
quay.
Look here" Quest cried. raising
his voice, "I'll give ten-pound not,
to anyone who gets me out to tn,
Barton before she sails"
The little party were almost throws
into a tug, and in few minutes they
We're skimming across the smooth
water. Just as they reached the
steamer, however, she began to move
run up alongside" Quest ordered
The captain came down from tn.
bridge, where he had been conferrin,
with the pilot.
Keep away from the side there
he shouted. who are your"
T.
criminal whom we believe to be o.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24

The maidservant stood on one side
to let him pass. Almost at the same
| moment the door OF the front room
opened and pleasant.looking elder
ly lady appeared.
II am Mrs. Wiliet," she announced.
II am Mr.. Quest" the criminologist
told her quickly. you may have
heard your niece, Lenora, speak OF
me-"
Then perhaps you can tell me what
has become of herr" Mrs. Willet OBJ.
served.
isn't she here?"
Mrs. Wiliet shook her head.
Il had q telegram from her from
Plymouth to say that she was coming.
but I've seen nothing OF her as yet"
You've changed your address, you
know" Quest reminded her, after q
moments reflection.
j wrote and told her." Mrs. Willet
began. After all, though" she went
on thoughtfully, Il am not sure wheth.
er she could have had the letter. But
TX she went up to Hampstead, anyone
would tell her where I had moved to.
There's no secret about me"
"Lencra did 60 up to 157 Elsmere
road yesterday" Quest told her. "They
gave her your address here, as they
have just given 1t to me"
Then what's become OF the child?'
Mrs. Willet demanded.
Quest. whose brain was working
quickly, scrubbed upon one OF his
cards the address OF the hotel where
he had taken rooms aud passed 1t
over
why Lenora didn't come on to you
here ! can't imagine" he said. "How-
ever. I'll go back to the hotel where
she was to spend the night after she
arrived. She may have gone back
there. That's my address, Mrs. Willet.
II you hear anything | wish you'd let
me know. Lenora's quite particular
friend Of mine and I am a little anx.
ious..
Quest had already opened the front
door for himself and passed out. He
sprang into the taxi, which he had
kept waiting.
"Clifford's hotel In Payne street."
he told the man.
He lit cigar and smoked furiously
all the way. throwing 1t on to the pave
ment as he hurried into the quiet pri-
vate hotel which fellow passenger
on the steamer had recommended as
being suitable for Lenora's one night
alone In town.
Can you tell me IL Miss Lenora
Macdougal il staying here?" he asked
at the office.
The woman shook her head.
Miss Macdougal stayed here the
night before last" she said. land her
luggage Is waiting for orders. She left
here yesterday afternoon to go to her
aunt's, and promised to send for her
things later on during the day. There
they stand, all ready for her"
What time did she GOT"
Directly after an early lunch. II
must have been about two o'clock"
Quest hurried away. So after all
there was some foundation fer this
queer sense Of depression which had
been lowering about him for the last
few days!
Scotland Yard" he told the taxi
driver.
He thrust another cigar between his
teeth, but forgot to light 1t, He was
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
CHAPTER XXI.

Guest stood. frowning. upon the
pavement, gazing at the obviously
empty house. He looked once more
at the slip OF paper which Lenora had
given him. There was no possibility
Of any mistake:
Mrs. Willet.
1877 Eismsre Road,
Hampstead.
This was t57 and the house was
empty. After moments hesitation
he rang the bell at the adjoining door.
A woman. who had been watching
him from the front room. answered the
summons at once.
Can you tell me-" he inquired.
what has become OF tho lady who
used TO live ut 157--Mrs. Willetr"
shes moved" was the uncompro.
missing reply.
"Do you know where tor" CUES,
asked, eagerly.
"West kensington--No. IL Princess
Court road. There was young lady
here yesterday afternoon tnquiring for
her.
Quest raised his hat. Il was relief
at any rate. TO hare news OF Lenora.
II am very much obliged to you,
madam"
You're welcomed" was the terse 70.
ply.
Quest gave a new address to the
taxi driver and was scarcely able Ia
restrain his impotence during the long
drive. They pulled up Mt last before
q somewhat dingy.looking house. He
rang the bell. which was answered BY
. trim-looking little maidservant.
"ls Mrs. Willet I'M" he inquired.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-01
TWO BIG MEETINGS SUNDAY

Twill Russia Have a Revolution?"
will be answered by DR.. Isaac A. Hor-
witch of New York, for years Sibe-
rian exile, leader in the garment
workers strike, now editor of The
New Review, in an address at Bowen
hall, Hull House, Polk ST., near S.
Halsted, Sunday, at 2:30 p. m. Sub
ject: Recent Political and Economic
Development in Russia"
Should the Teachers Federation
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-01

Be Abolished?" will be the subject of
an address by Mary O'Reilly, one of
the teachers and also an official of
the Chicago Federation of Labor,
Sunday evening at o'clock in Colo
NAL hall, 20 w. Randolph ST., under
auspices of Modern School league.
Miss O'Reilly has promised to answer
any question from the audience.
-O-O-
The man with the big head is mere
" in the same class as a polywog =.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27

Estate and are now under lease TO
the Koclau Agricultural Co which Is
represented principally by Mr. J. 3.
has forty years to run. Mr. Castle
Is anxious to dispose OF his water
rights, and two proposals hare beer
madeleine TO add this water TO that
OF the @Wafahole Water Company's
supply to be used for sugar. irriga-
ton on tire Oahu Sugar Plantation,
and the other TO develop hydro-eleetric
power 10 drive the pumps of ka-
huku Plantation Co. No definite ar
rangements have been made as to Ell
Their proposition.
Foreseeing the necessity OF a fu-
tu-e shortage of water for Honolulu's
water supply. and in compliance with
youi requests for information OF this
kind. q tentative estimate has been
prepared which covers The following
salient textures.
J.. The Territory Of Hawaii &c &C.
auire the Prnaluu ~GteI rights and
construct such necessary works which
will deliver this water to the kahana
end OF the ,Waiahole tunnels.
,. Make stfch oarrangem ents as may
be feasible with the Waiahole Water
Co. for the transmission of this water
via their tunnels. etc to 1he south
west or aWailiawas portal OF their
system at a fixed price per million
gallons. hefis estimated that there
will be sufficient carrying capacity OF
this system to- ca rry the ~, Punaiuu
water. in addition to their own water
without Inconvenience, except in pc
riods of extreme food which occur
only few daysoin the year: and that
sufficient financial Inducements can
be offered to- overcome this inconve-
nience for the. few tfiaysAon which
floods dc fill the tunnels. 'aar..
g. Construct E a conduit approx
mateIy IL miles long from the Wahi-
ava portal to an elevation of about
500 feet in the NuuanHs or Manoa val.
leys to connect with our present wa
tera system. a. U9s s~3asg,ki"'.'
Estimate Of Cost. tss4a - ses>7.'-
Tentative estimates prepared from
data taken from the military contour
maps leads toSth2 belief that this pro-
ject may be developed; at, the follow,
ing COSTS detailed lestinates slSare
omitted 81 butts area available I'm this Of
fee ffsayo,i sdesire;s the same ettS5@-
/. Costsssf tunnels atiitcfIes 49, Afy.
andcstructnres in Hunalnusa hes ~
valleyyt0l connect with the,
Kahana endao lthe.s Waias
fl11a Str0ieaf ~ u Isi5Isa Sc 81 40 400 90
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27

board of Commissioners Of
.lgricnlture and Forestry
Division Of Hydrogra6hy
Honolulu. Hawaii, Mach II. 191
His ExceIlency the Goveilor Of
Hawaii.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27

estimate OF this part Of the cost ul-
til the ground has been more care,
fully examined
IL is furth recommended that So.
tsp.ea be either allotted from existing
water license fuLgs. or appropriated
By the 1873 legislature FOR this hives
LEGATION.
The division Of hydrcgrapiy should
make the Investigation.
Very respectfully.
G. X. HARRISON,
Superintendent Of Hydrograpliy,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
ann reservoir

ana reservoir S0.02Ss
{ Estimating On an annual mean sup.
ply OF ten million gallons per day. or
3,5ed.0a thousand gallons per year
1856 daysi. "a. s.-
Cost per thee. for bends. sink
ing fund. operation and main.
Cost per thoh. for w7ter right. COOS
Cost per million gallons Tor
transmission through Waia.
hole tunnels ......,......... Dol
Total cost per thou, ..... S0,023l
have been advised that the total
est OF pumping from city wells is
about $0.02 per thou gallons.
Survey Needed. "A
II is urgently recommended that 3
survey OF this project be authorized.
and financed Immediately. This sur.
vey should include the cutting OF
trails, possibly test behring's, the ne,
cCssary transit and Level surveys, aud
a careful estimate of cost OF construc.
ton work and materials necessary for
the project. 1t is estimated thai such
a survey and estimates win take
about six mentils, and will cost in the
vicinity OF $3,006.00 without test Dor.
ings. II is impossible to make an
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
Superintendent q Hydrography

Secretary McAdoo announced his
purpose to print approximately t50o,-
e90, 900 OF federal feserye notes. to be
sent 10. federal reserve banks. when
demanded through proper channels.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27

SSS<~ CT HtttOH dahShS
Il is estimated that this water right
can be had IN = fat rate basis OF
$500 per million gallons
Estimated mean minimum sGpply
eight million gallons per day, or '2S6G
million gallons, or 2-S60.n00 thousand
gallons per year ESQ days. allowing
for Is days per anHUn for repairs.
clCanfnsa etc1.
Cost per thou. for bonds. sink
ing fund. tpera;.on and main
tenaHce :..................2 so a3I5
Cost per uiou. for water right COS
Cost per thou: for transm!SsiCn
through Waiahole system 81
PEI million gallons} .,...... sol
Total cost per thou. in Nuu-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-27
of. increasing Water
Resources on Oahu Given In
Report Made to Gyyernor

Recommendation Ter increasing
Ecnolulu's water supply IRE. made to
Governor Pinkham In letgthy report
spl mitted b. G. X. LarrisDn, superiE
Itea6eat af hydrcgEaphy, Harrison rec,
eommends that the territory acquire
The water rights to Tie Ppnaluu
stream by purchase OF the lease to
the, rights now held by the Koolal!
Agricultural Co, and maze arrange.
ments fer transmission OF the water
through the ,NaiahoIe tunk els. 81.
The cost estimated for. the, entire
project is 10000 W tn annual
tharges OF. 10000 for. be.ad interest,
operation and maintenanSe and sink.
ing fund. An Immediate survey OF the
pro Ject also is urged by t4arrisoH.
In giving out this report GOV. Pink
ham sent the following statement to
the Star Bulletin: ~s. ..z...s.
Editor Honolulu Star. BULLETIN, -.
B Sir::Oyer a year ago III was neces-
safy to indicate what work OF the
bureau Of hydrography considered
the most important E. ,.....e..
directed Mr., G. X. LarIison, super
intendent of hydrography.y to give his
meet earnest attention to pscertaining
the sources of water supply for the
city Of Honolulu and such suburbs as
our hope for larger res, Dental and
visiting population INDICTED neees-
sary. y. -. +
There is little hope for a physically
attractive city TO the ira cling world
unless our Vegetation car match our
climate and skies. - 80
Mr.. harrison has preselted his re-
port and i hand il to you asa starter
for public discussion. 81 ~. /
do not pretend to hsge. analysed
Ior criticised the report. u have con-
suited Captain Gibbs of the u. s. A.,
who has interested himsSlf in the
water problems OF Oahu.
Several days ago. visited the Nun.
anu reservoirs. the uppeH was practi-
Ically dry and the, other wo low.
The territorial government has no
authority on the premises now the
water works have been turned over
to the City and County If Honolulu,
but, whatever facts, ADVICE and CO.
operation II may have cert ainly should
be al public service. ,...k
Respectfully, , Is.
GCYERNOR 3
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-01-16
school NOTES

Our basket ball team eft Friday
afternoon to play a game with Good
ing. The line up will be center,
Carl Miller, Guards, Olin Marhofer,
and Hill Ottenhein er; forwards Osr
borne Casey and Denning Tye, sub
sttute, Van Smith
The high school not only hopes
~. nay win but feel sure they will.
monday morning we had our second
fire drll. The building was cleared
in a little over a minute.
e sam.-annual examinations begin
.o..day o. tns week. Everybody is
sad n4eJ are over.
oonIe of The Sixth grade girls visit
ed the kindergarten after finishing
their examination Thursday afternoon,
The sewing classes are doing fine
work They are making sewing
aprons.
The Vandiver children have been
dropped from the rod of the Second
,rade to go To- CAMS Prairie.
The High school was dismissed at
IL 80 and took up at IL: 80 Friday so
that the basket ball boys could fin
lsh their examinations before leav-
ing for Good.ng.
The Freshmen and Sophomore boys
are playing game of basket ball to-
might after school (Frlday).
The pictures which We're ordered
oy the clubs from the Elson Com
Jany have just arrived and have
oeen placed i'm their respective rooms.
All those in the High school who
have not written at least two book |
reviews this semister are working
Ia d to get them in as it is necessary
10 have them before amy credit will
De given in English.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-01-16
METHODIST NOTES

n n
Dr. Slfton will preach a mission
AIRY sermon next Sunday morning
IMl4s oHary collection will be taken
Il connection therewith.
sunday school is prospering nicely
Parents, send your children to our
sunday school if they are not con-
-ected with any other school.
1pworth League at $50 p. m.
Our vst TO the Baptist church
ast Sunday evening was heartily en-
joyed.
rastor's evening theme will be- the
aPass over"
rhe wonder Social" at Mrs. AL
4e4dar's was we'll attended notwith-
sJaAd ng the bad weather.
Revs. Mason and George gave inter
esting addresses here on Wednesday
n connection with the Week of
Prayer.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-01-16
. . . . e. = .
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES


Next Sunday morning the pastor
will speak on John G. Patton, Mis-
s.oanry to the New Hebrides." The
evening subject will be, CAN Within
me. "
Our congregation greatly enjoyed
having the Methodist congregation
with us last Sunday might. DR.. Sifton
preached splendid sermon ON RE
wards" The union young peoples ;
meeting was also Well attended and
several excellent talks We're made.
At the annual meeting, January 9th,
reports from the various departments
of the church were made. During the
year Sc have united with the church,
80 of these by baptism. More than
$4,000 have been expended during
the year and number of improve
ments made about the church. The
Sunday school has been greatly i'm
proved and increased, the mission
airy activities more than doubled A
mission Sunday school at the Jackson
school house has been organized and
IS doing excellent work.
AT the present time the church lis
engaged i'm a campaign to complete
The church building and is meeting
with splendid success. The public
at large is cooperating most heartily
and the Chris Lan people from all
the other churches are also encour-
aging and aiding us.
At the Tuesday evening union at
,he Baptist church an excellent crowd
VAS present and enjoyed the excel
lent addresses by Rev. G. e. Mason
and DR.. Sifton.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-01-16
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES


The Steps Forward written by
the S. S. members without the names
will be the basis of the sermon Sun
day morning.
These Mighty Bulwarks of Ameri
can Peace and Prosperity" will be
0he theme I'M the evening, 1880.
Special music at both services.
The anthem in the morning Sunday
and the duet in the evening by Mrs.
Miller and Miss Bunk We're much
appreciated,
'rhe Christian Endeavor, $50 will
led by Laura Shoemake.
The Prayer and Bible meeting We'd
nesday, 7;30, studies Acts 10.
The First Sunday In February will
be observed as Endeayor Day.
The Union week of Prayer meet
ings started with good attendance
Tuesday evening at he Baptist church,
The storm Wednesday night reduced
the numbers at the Methodist church.
The closing services at the Congre
gational church was we'll attended.
The series have been profitable, the
addresses have been on subjects of
the day and of high order, each of
the ministers, Reyerends Sifton,
George and Mason giving two adj
dresses, aus previously announced.
Pleasing duets were sung by Miss
walker and Rev. George, and by Mrs.
r'eake and Miss Blllnk.