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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-06-22

The maidseryant stood on one side
70 let him pass. Almost at the same
moment the door of the front room
opened and pleasant-looking elder
iy lady appeared
4 am Mrs. Willet." she aa-er-aced.
Il am Mr. Quest" the crirnia.. sgist
told her quickly. you may have
heard your niece. Lenora, speak of
me-"
Then perhaps you can tell me what
mas become of herr" Mrs. Willet OBJ
served.
Isn't she here?"
Mrs. Willet shook her head.
had a telegram from her from
plymouth to say that she was coming,
out I've seen nothing of her as yet"
You've changed your address, you
Know" Quest reminded her, after
moments reflection.
wrote and told her" Mrs. WiIIet
began. After all, though" she went
on thoughtfully, Il am not sure wheth-
er she could have had the letter. But
IL she went up to Hampstead, anyone
would tell her where had moved to.
There's no secret about me-"
Lenora did go up to 157 Elsmere
road yesterday" Quest told her. They
gave her your address here, as they
nave 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
ne had taken rooms and 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. Lenoras quite a particular
friend of mine and 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.
"Clifords 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 Lenoras one night
alone in town.
Can you tell me If Miss Lenora
Macdougal is staying here?" he asked
at the Office.
The woman shook her head.
Miss Macdougal stayed here the
night before last" she said, "and 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 go?"
Directly after an early lunch. It
must have been about two o'clock"
Quest hurried away. So after all
there was some foundation for 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 it. He was
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we came into Southampton early this
morning, and here / am. Say, before
we go any further. tell me about
Craig"
We've had him" Quest confessed,
"and lost him again. He escaped last
night"
Where FROM" Laura asked.
"Hamblin house"
Say, is that anywhere near the
south coast?" the girl demanded ex-
citedly.
IT'S not far away" Quest replied,
quickly. "Why?"
I'm tell you why" Laura explained.
Il was as sure of It as anyone could
be. Craig passed me in Southampton
water this morning. being rowed out
to steamer. Not only that, but he
recognized me. l saw him draw back
and hide his face, but somehow
couldn't believe that it 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
Il found out" Laura told him. Il
tell 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.
I'm for Southampton, he an
nounced. I'm going to try TO get on
board that steamer before she sails.
Lenora, you'd better go 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 at Quests arm,
would keep me away"
I'll telephone to Scotland Yard in
case they care to send a man down"
Quest decided.
They caught train to Southamp-
ton, where they were joined by man
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 lying out yonder. You'll bare
ly catch her. I'm afraid" he added.
glancing at the clock
They hurried to the edge of the
quay.
Look here" Quest cried, raising
his voice, 'I'll give a ten-pound note
to anyone who gets me out to the
Barton before she sails"
The little party were almost thrown
into tug, and in a few minutes they
were 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 the
bridge. where he had been comforting
with the pilot
Keep away from the side there. 8
he shouted who are your"
1--WE are in search of a desperate
criminal whom we believe to be on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-06-22

As the only gold payer and receiver,
it Is for New York to place its valu-
alton on all that the world wishes to
buy here or to sell here. Lfberality
in estimating the promises of others is
the same thing as liberality in esti-
mating the worth of what is ia
ken instead of gold, and that esti-
mating American promises affects the
prices of whatever we sell. Ameri-
cans must broaden their views as new
er before, and have an idea about for
eign politics and campaigns. unless
they are to be at a disadvantage in
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-06-22
Prominent Georgian.

Asa G. Gambler, who recently took
the entire issue of Georgia's state
bonds, amounting to s3,500,0O0 in COM
petition with outside bidders, is rated
as the wealthiest man in Georgia. He
has had an interesting career, having
begun life as druggists apprentice
at Gainesville in 1870 Three years
later he moved to Atlanta, where he
became clerk in drug store, in
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-06-22
Trade Opportunities.

The only sure values in the world
today are those for spot delivery.
either for gold or for goods, and espe-
cially for the goods necessary for ex-
istence. The rising prices signify the
premium upon spot deliveries. The
worlds markets cannot be unraveled
until all the credits of the world are
revalued, and in that New York will
play a larger share than ever before.
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ton, both the men found themselves
in spite of the strain, easier in every
way. They had both manifestly tap
ped new layer of energy.
The late Prof. William James USED
to declare that this phenomenon OF the
second wine" that is, Notable ease
of effort after a period of increasing
difficulty in which it seems the person
must give up-occurs in every form
of work, mental as we'll as physical
He added that the trouble with our
time was that so many people were
living so near the surface OF their
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NyNaASGaAaA 1Sonyright, 1915 by otis F. Woody

1--WE must not eat or drink or sleen.
Quest declared, tiercely, until we have
brought this matter to an end. Craig
must be found. This is the supreme
horror of ALL"
The butler made an apologize an.
pearance. He spoke in a 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 bur.
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 a smile of
slow triumph.
How did you get him?" Quest de-
manded.
Little idea of my own" the game.
keeper continued. Il guessed pretty
we'll what he'd be up to. He'd tumbled
to it that the usual way off the moor
was pretty well guarded, and he'd
doubled back through the thin line
of woods close to the house. | dug
one of my poachers' pits, sir and COW
cred it over with lot of loose stuff.
That got him all right. When / went
to look this morning / saw where he'd
fallen through, and there he was, walk.
ing round and round at the bottom like
a Gagged animal. Your servants have
telephoned for the police, Mr.. Ash.
leigh"
Quest suddenly whispered to the pro-
fessor. 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 he 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. yet, in sense, a stolid
figure. The sight of the dead man,
however, seemed to galvanize him into
sudden and awful vitality He threw
up his arms. His eyes were horrible
as they glared at those small black
marks. His lips moved backwards and
forwards. helplessly at first Then at
last he spoke.
"Strangled!" he cried One more!"
That is your work" the criminolo-
gist said, firmly.
Craig collapsed. He would have
fallen bodily to the ground il Middle
tons grip had not kept him up. Quest
bent over him. 1t was clear that he
had tainted. They led him from the
room.
We'd better lock him up until the
police arrive" Quest suggested. Il
suppose there is a safe place some
where?"
The professor awoke from his
stupor
Let me show you" he begged. 81
know the way. We've a 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 a 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 can't
speak to you. How could you!"
There was no answer. Craig's face
was buried in his hands. They left
him there and turned the key
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being that their efforts were never
nushed through the first barrier OF
fatigue to that deeper layer of energy
which is so precious a reserve IN lifei
Physicians are pretty well agreed
now that not a little of nervous ex-
baustion is really due to the failure OF
men and women to tap their underly-
ing strata of energy. They live their
lives specifically on the first layer
alone. Perhaps, then the prize fight
may have its precious lesson, even for
those who condemn the practice, IN
this striking demonstration of what
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-06-22

hind the German front, coin has lost
all its value. With the best OF inten-
tons, we can do nothing with 1t, and
so it is sent home as quickly as pos
sible On the other hand, and IN the
same proportion, the value OF the cigar
has increased 1t now forms the basis
of the entire trade here, and has there
fore taken the place of metal coin
But while in the case of coins
single metal, gold. is the prime basis
of value on which the value OF all the
other metals is built, there is no rank
of the sort in the case of cigars. IL
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for 20 cigars, since the weather is at
present rather warm If the tempera-
ture falls, however, the price will rise.
A flask of cognac, irrespective of the
brand, costs 80 cigars. Likewise, GER
tain businesses have been built on the
cigar basis of value. Whoever, for ex-
ample, wants to have his boots shined
and cleaned Of the muddy real estate
that cakes them, can have them poll
ished splendidly for two cigars Thus
we have reverted to that primitive
medium of exchange that is found only
among Natures people, where mussels
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-06-22
Lonaon,s Pie Shop.

The penny pie shop. which has
raised the price of its pies owing to
the war, was once as common in CEN
trail London as it is In less fashion
able parts Of the town 1t could be
met everywhere. Fleet street had a
famous one close to st. Dunstan's
church that specialized in eel pies
served smoking hot with a prodigaI
amount OF gravy.
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makes no difference whether you have
a Henry Clay cigar or an Upmann or
a Stinkadores No. 2, such as those of
which you can buy three for five pfen-
mig at the village shop-their buying
power and value is the same.
$50 there has developed, on the basis
of the single cigar standard, as one
might say, a very lively system OF
barter and trade in commodities which
for the most part come as loving gifts
from home. A slice of salami sausage
as big as your hand costs four cigars.
A pair of wrist warmers can De oousne
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-06-22

which he became an owner some years
later. The business continued until
disposed of by sale in 1882 Since that
period his fortune has grown enor-
mously, and at present he is a bank
president. head of an investment COM
pany, president Of the Witham Cotton
mills, director in many corporations,
and owner of seventeen-story build
ing In Atlanta. He is also president of
the board of trustees and chairman Of
the finance committee OF Emory col
lege, to which he has been a large
contributor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-06-22
CHAPTER XXI.

Quest 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:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-06-22
NINTH INSTALLMENT
CHAPTER Xxx.
osr IN LONDON.

LOST IN LONCO''
Notwithstanding the unusual
| = his surroundings, slept that
4 onlv a tired and healthy man
b. T. w.s awakened the next morn
mo ouiet movements of a man
wbo had brought back his
/ carefully brushed and pressed
r.tfast is served at nine o'clock
/ Is now half-past eight"
be right there
man withdrew and Quest made
|, toilet The uameless fears of
Toyious night had altogether dis
bed. At the last moment ne
Ed out his hand to take a hand
Ipf from his satcheL A sudden
nation broke from his lips. He
for a moment as though turned
All -
,na Before him, on the top OF
Etle pile Of white cambria, was
h black box With a movement
1 fingers which was almost me-
.sI he removed the lid and drew
l. customary little scrap of pa
|He smoothed it out before him
dressing case and read the mes
h will fail here as you have
before Better go back. There
h danger for YOU in this country
lou dream Of"
teeth came ferceIy together and
lnds we're clenched. His thoughts
bne like a fash to LenOra. Was
kible that harm was intended for
He put the idea away from him
/ as soon as conceived The
was uuimaginable Craig was
must be here. In the close vi
Of the house
atmosphere Of the pleasant
hast room to which in due course
lscended, was cheerful enough.
|Ashlelgh had already taken her
at the head of the table.
touched an electric bell under
Dot and a moment or two later
butler appeared
up and see how long your mas
Ill be- Lady Ashleigh directed.
BY good, your ladysbip.
man was backing through the
Eay in his usual dignited manner
he was suddenly pushed on one
| The valet who had waited upon
and who was Lord Ashleighs
Servant, rushed into the room.
most shouted to Lady Ashleigh:
bur ladyship-the master, Some
mas happened tie won { move
an u'opeu OUT OF the room
'Hs stars 'as professor lead
va! I4ey pushed open the
T. LoIa Asnieisn S oedehamoer'
f. "a. corner OF me large room
lO . a silent figure The pro
sllnsI uo"n .he sheets Iheh
r. out MS hand His face, too
r. PiaAYnsu,
t.. uo' cone he begged.
flst know, she almost shrieked
nuV"
Iss IS DEAD the professor said
!. ~ aS q moment awful silence
r. " G p,e'llns scream from Lady
land the Drofacco- Iaapa5 Ovar
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and like articles take the place of our
money"
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genuinely forced effort can accom-
Dlish.
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estimating the bargains which are to
be offered them.-New York Times.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-10

left wholly to the younger man, their
assistant The young fellow finally
recalled two or three of the long
shoremen who had assisted with the
work.
WAS there one who looked as
though he might he native of Bor-
neo?" questioned Poe sharply.
Eyes, black man has hung around
here for the past three or four days.
They call him Jack; he's a wharf-rat
from Borneo. He was the one who
insisted on dropping his end of the
tank right in frcnt of the window, and
1t was left there because it was late
and ! was in hurry for my lunch and
never thought"
Good" cried Poe. Turning to the
member CT the firm. he requested that
gentleman to wait for him there until
midnight, and left at once, having
stopped to examine scme rather indis-
tinct marks on the floor, leading from
the crocodile pond to the small window
in the rear, from which the bars had
been torn.
Then he hurried around to the mar
row Lodging at the back of the ware
house, and found. as he had expected,
that the shed next door cut OF view
of the little window from any small
passing water-craft, and there were no
Zig vessels in motion that Afternoon.
Having assured himself of this. and
made note Of bloody print on the
side Of the wall below the window, Poe
hurried to the end OF nearby wharf,
and rented boat with a man to row
him. He ordered the oarsman to take
him back to the rear Of the animal
warehouse, and then row cut slowly
past the end Of the docks. There he
had the boat held still while. he ex-
amined the bank on both the right and
left Finding that one side offered
comparative safety from observation
on account CT being subject to less
trafacs and having smaller deserted
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-10

mems was moved today by some long
shoremen, and foolishly left right
where it would get the afternoon suns
rays. l have cautioned against that
before. Then some straw bedding was
accidentally left where the suns rays.
working through both the plate glass
and the perfect sun glass formed by
the fish tank full of water, could ignite
it. 1t was great carelessness. But we
mustn't cry over spilled beer"
Have you the names of those long
shoremen who helped move the tank?"
mo, of course not. They are just
picked up along the docks When there
is any work for them, and paid off on
the spot"
And you don't remember any of
them?"
mo. But the keepers might. Still,
they have been so lax in their duty, !
don't suppose they noticed, either.
They were all in a back room where
they live, playing cards, when the fire
started. 1t being Saturday afternoon
and no ship in, they gave that as an
excuse. When they were finally
aroused. they had to dash through the
smoke and fire for their lives, to the
front door. giving the alarm"
Call them over here, anyway, will
your" replied Poe IF this thing gets
noised about you'll probably never get
Babo back, and of course 1t must be
made known, for the animal is apt to
do much harm. But want you to
promise you won't give out the news
before midnight tonight. 1t is now
only four-thirty. Will you do it?
can only say that have some inside
facts that may help"
Yes, / will risk it." was the reply.
Seven hours isn't long. Babo will
probably be so frightened he will not
appear anywhere before morning. but
he has made good his escape, and
there is no use sending out many men
to look for him now; it will only raise
suspicion"
The helpers had gathered around
meantime, and Poe questioned them
quickly regarding the moving of the
big glass fish tank. The head keeper
and his second man were much en-
barrassed by his questions. They
knew nothing, ard finally admitted
that the experimenting Of the tank.
which had been moved Just before
noon, when the warehouse closed, to
make room for a new cage, had been
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-09-10

dinner tonight that she had staying
with her a black man with little
daughter, but you wouldn't expect me
to be riding about in boats. l hear he
is injured"
Good" cried Poe. leaving the crafty
old fellow and darting through the al
ley, filled with strange and loathsome
doors issuing from huts and long, low
lodging-houses occupied by lawless
sailors from atroad--a very cut-throat
Of neighborhood.
At the rambling, low-browed lodging
house to which the old waterman had
directed him, Poe entered; having torn
of his collar on the way, and wrapped
his silk necktie about his throat after
the manner Of the longshoremen in the
vicinity. He had rumpked his hair. and
torn his shirt, in the hope that, with an
obtuse stare. he might convince Frau
Klittenlein that he was her kind, and
not arouse too much suspicion.
The frau stood behind her dirty, n.y.
infested bar The place was rot yet
in full evening swing; only few
sailors loIled about In the front room.
playing with thumb-gummy cards, and
tapping up their beer at long intervals.
Poo lounged up to the dirty bar with
the loose swing of a seafaring man;
his coat thrown back so she could see
the shirt he had torn and dirtied. that
she might overlook the newness Of the
cloth.
I've got a friend stayin' here, Frau
Klittenlein,r he said in staggering
tone In very low German: having or
dered a, drink. III it's convenient for
him to see me. I'd like to say hello"
And i was just goin' to suggest"
he continued, that I'd take him up q
bottle OF the best schnapps you've got
in the hpuse, Frau Klittenlein. He's =
black mtn. you know, and we've drunk
our whisky together cut Of Borneo.
many's t1he time. to keep on the fever"
She give him . shrewd, caleSsss =