The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-07

suptLS'Al''I'
ORSON BERTRAM, Esq,
General Manager,
Claiming, Inc.
Introducing - Broadway, New York.
Capt. Donald Parr.
The addressee accepted it from the
hands Of Capt. Donald Parr with a
slightly bored air which was swiftly
dIssipated once he had scanned the
dozen or 50 lines composing the body
Of the note.
With a somewhat startled express
sion Mr.. Bertram peered over his desk
at this Captain Para brief scrutiny
which Donald endured with COmpOSure
until Mr.. Bertrum with the manner Of
one challenging the testimony Of his
own senSeS), returned undivided at
tentiOn TO u second reading of the
note. Then Il twinkle OF amusement
showed In Donald'S eyes, he Communi-
Gated this emotion in swift glance to
his companion, and again masked II
with a Semblance of impaSSivity.
Having verified his first impression
OF the sense of the communication.
Mr.. Bertram clicked his tongue against
his teeth meditatively-"Tch! Tel! y
Miss Claiming repOSes a-pardon
me-surprisiug degree of confidence IN
you, Captain Parr," he commented.
IL hope To prove worthy of her
trust" Donald declared with all due
humility.
IL used the term surprising in view
OF the fact that it has been my mis-
fortune never TO have heard Of yoU
as friend Of Miss Channing's."
Don't apologize" said Donald calm
ly-and let it go at that.
"Of course" Mr.. Bertram amended
hastily, II am Miss Channing's Serv
ant. Her will is my law. Pray al
wise me in what way l may serve
you"
Permit me first" Donald suggested
ito Introduce my friend, Mr.. Edward
W. Ryley, late Of the United State
Secret Service. now associated Will
me in the private bureau of informa
ton which | have organized for Mis-:
Claiming at her suggestion"
Mr.. Bertram looked, if possible, more
than ever startled.
II know nothing of that" he said
mechanically shaking hands with Mr.
Ryley.
1T is Miss Channing'S desire that
Inform you concerning it, in stric
cOntidence-naturally
Naturally" echoed Mr.. Bertram
and assumed a receptive attitude.
Rapidly Captain Parr sketChcd for
the benefit of the general manager
an outline of the existing situation be
tween Patria Claiming and himself
on the one hand. and on the other
Baron HurOki and his associates.
As he drew to his conclusion Mr.
Bertram betrayed boundlesS amaze
ment.
Extraordinary he commented
and rather needlessly mopped his brow
May ASK"
Anything, Mr.. Bertram. 1t is not
only my duty, am only too happy t.
tell you everything"
"Why-since these Japanese and
Mexican cOnSpiratorS have 50 openly
shown their hands"
I won't indorSe openly" Donald in
terrupted with a smile They have
been very Shrewd and cunning. 1t ha,
thus far been our good fortunc-witl
The assistance Of Mr. Ryley here-tC
penetrate their intrigues and mat,
their every move"
But surely you have ample excuse
FOR swearing out warrants for theil
Arrest
II we do that" Donald explained
patiently. I'VE merely exchange Al
enemy We know for one We do MOI
Know. japanese conspiracy will No
Gle out In this country If We expos,
anu punish Baron Huroki: another
VIII take his place; and warned by
hurokiS fate, will work even NOR,
suFTeputiouSly. Rut as long rs Raror
harokl Is suffered to remain head an,
forefront Of the intrigue. we know
whom TO watch and, through our ex
perlehce with his methods. how hes
TO forestal his Vaccinations"