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PAGE FOUR faun til back upon the rod, shining forehead of a short and thick set ron with a black mustache. agitated countenance loomed over a dotty shoulder, and the battered silk hat of the nighthawk brought up the rear. "Come In, Maitland greeted them cheerfully, turning back Into the study and tossing the revolver, shreds of smoke still curling up from its muzzle, upon a divan. he called, on second thought, downstairs and see that all New York doesn't get in. Let nobody As the janitor unwillingly obeyed, policeman and detective found their tongues.

A volley of questions, to the general purport of "What's of all this here?" assailed Maitland as he rested himself coolly on an edge of the desk. He responded, with one eyebrow slightly elevated: "A burglar. What did you suppose? That I was indulging in target practice tat this time of "Which he "Back of the the win- to the fire-escape, I suppose. I took a couple of shots after him, bat missed, and, Inasmuch as he was armed, I Hickey stepped forward, glowering unpleasantly at the young man. "Yeh go along," he told the uniformed man, Raffles to vou.

Hut seriously, my dear manfully, with a furtive glance toward when I'm drtnkiu' airiest aud can't with an unhappy attempt to wipe his eyes with hampered fists, you think wasting your talents?" By this time even the policeman the alcove. pursued Mr. Hickey, truculently. with equanimity. you trying to make a seemed doubtful He glanced askance charge agaiust me of stealing my owrn at the detective and shuffled uneasily, property?" As for the cabby, who had blustered In at first with intent to demand his due in no uncertain terms, apparently bearing, coupled with the "Yeh done it for a blind.

'Nd enough. Officer, take this man to the station; 1 11 make the The policeman hesitated, and at this Inherent contempt and hatred of the juncture O'Hagan put in an appear nighthawk tribe for the minions of the lugging a heavy brown-paper law, had won his sympathies complete- bundle. 'Stand Up, You IU see 'f the truth. here 'nd keep him His tone amused Maitland. In the reaction from the recent strain upon his wits and nerve, he laughed openly.

"And who are you?" he suggested, smiling, as the policeman clumped heavily away. Hickey spat thoughtfully Into a Satsuma jardiniere and sneered. "I pose yeh never saw me before?" I Maitland bowed affirmation. "I'm Berry to say that that pleasure has 'heretofore been dented "TTh-huh," agreed detective, sourly, "I guess that's a hot one. He scowled blackly in Maitland's amazed face and seemed abruptly to hawaii with mysterious rage.

"My ly. Lounging against a door jamb, quite at home, he genially puffed an unspeakable cigarette and nodded approbation of Maitland's every other word. But bristled belligerently. he declared, acidly; "fine and dandy. I take off my hat to yeh.

Dan Anisty. I may be a bad actor, all I right, but yeh got me beat at the Then turning to the policeman: got him right. Look Drawing a folded newspaper from his pocket, he spread it open for the inspection. "Yeh see them pictures? Now, on the level, la it The patrolman frowned doubtfully, glueing from the paper to Maitland. The cabby stretched a curious neck.

Maitland groaned inwardly; he had I seen that infamous sheet. "Now listen." the detective expounded with gusto. "Twict to-day this here Maitland, or Anisty, meets roe. Once on the stoop here, Maitland 'nd takes me to Next time in Harlem, where been sent with a hot tip from the office to find Anisty, he'a still Maitland surprised to see me. I sure then, but I'm some heavy thinkln', all right.

I lets him go and shadows him. After a while he gives me the slip 'nd I chases down here, waitin' for him to turn up. Coming down on the car I buys this paper 'nd sees the pictures, and then I'm on. Seer "Uhhuhgrunted the patrolman, scowling at Maitland. The cabby caressed his nose with a soiled forefinger reflectively, plainly a bit prejudiced by exposition.

"One Maitland interjected, eyes twinkling and lips twitching. "How long ago was it that you began to watch this house, "Five minutes before yeh come," responded Hickey, Ignoring the insult "Took you a long time to figure this out. it? But go on. "Well, I picked the winner, all right." flared the detective. "I guess that'll be about all for "Not quite," Maitland contradicted, brusquely, weaning of the complication.

"You say you met me on the stoop here. At what "One; 'nd yeh takes me to lunch at "Ah! When did I leave you?" "I leaves yeh there at two "Beg pardon, Misther Maitland, "Well, "The crowd at the dure, aor, Is dish- parsed," the janitor reported. "A couple av cops kern along fanned 'em. They're askin' for the two av yees," with a careless nod to the policeman and detective. "Yeh heard what I said," Hickey answered the look.

thinkln'," O'Hagan pursued, calmly Ignoring the presence of the outsiders, "tho! these do be the soot that doomed thafe av the worruld stole off ye the day, sor. A la-ad brought ut at ayeleven sor, wid particular rayquest thot ut be daylivered to ye at once. The tore, "O'Hagan," Maitland ordered sharply, "undo that parcel. I think I can satisfy you now. sleuth.

What kind (rf a suit did your luncheon acquaintance see been drinking Maitland smiled quietly, standing at the small writing-desk and extracting a roll of bills from a concealed drawer. fair blind, "Very Maitland turned and extended his hand, and despite his professed affliction, the eyes bulged as he appreciated the size of the bill. "My he gasped, stowing it away in the cavernous depths of a trousers pocket. "You will wait outside," said Maitland, I come out send somebody for you to take wherever directed. Oh.

that's all another The door closed behind the overwhelmed nighthawk, and the latch clicked loudly. For a space Maitland stood in the hallway, troubled, apprehensive. heart strangely oppressed, vision clouded by the memory of the girl as he had seen her only a few minutes since; as she had stood beneath the chandelier, after acting upon her primary clear-headed impulse to give her rescuer the ald of the light. He seemed to recall very clearly her slight figure, swaying, a-quiver with fright and for him! her face, sensitive and sweet beneath its ruddy crown of hair, that of a child waking from evil dreams, her eyes seeking his with their dumb message of appeal and of He 'An' here ut O'Hagan an- dared not name what else. nounced, arraying the clothing upon a chair.

"Iv'ry thing, aven down to the socks. And a note for ye, sor." As he shook out the folds of the coat a square white envelope dropped to the floor; the janitor retrieved and offered it to his employer. Mr. he read aloud; you will probably aur- mise, my motive in thus restoring to you a portion of your property is not altogether uninfluenced by personal and selfish considerations. In brief, I wish to discover whether or not you are to be at home to-night.

If not, I shall take pleasure in calling; if the contrary, I shall feel that in justice to myself I must forego the pleasure of improving an acquaintance begun under auspices so unfavorable. In either case, permit me to thank you for the use of your quaintly enough, has outlived its usefulness to me; a fatheaded detective named Hickey will tell you to extend to you expression of my highest consideration. Believe me, I am enviously yours, Daniel added Hickey mechanically, his face working. "Satisfied, sleuth?" By way of reply, but ungraciously, the detective stepped forward and unlocked the handcuffs. Maitland stood erect, smiling.

'Thank you very much, sleuth. I forget you. tossing the janitor the keys from his left me in these rooms, in dressing- gown and slippers, at about one. At four he found me on this divan, bound and gagged, by courtesy of your friend. Mr.

Anisty. Now. when was I with you Hickey," he informed him, ven- to omounly, "and don't yeh lose sight of seven to the minute, yeh that after this. somethin' It comes- will testify that he drek, find hurt yeh to remember. Guess yer taking a vacation, "My dear man," said Maitland, "you apeak in parables pardon my noticing some un- ealled-for spleen.

Might I suggest that you moderate your tone? he continued, facing the man squarely, "if you don it will be my duty and pleasure to hoist you Into the got a photergrapht of yeh doing growled Hickey. seeing as yeh never saw me before, I guess it do no harm for yeh to connect 'Never mind. At ten minutes to seven I took a cab from here to the Primordial club, where I dined at seven "And more." interposed the cabman, eagerly, "I took yer there, air." you. Furthermore, sleuth, you say that you followed me around town from seven o'clock when "I stammered the plainclothes man. purple with confusion.

"No matter. I leave the with this." And he turned back Primordial until a quarter to eleven. pop and root-heer in the buffet. This officer and his friends will no doubt join you In a friendly drink downstairs. Cabby, I want a word with you.

Good morning, gentlemen. morning, And he showed them the door. "I shall be at your service, officer," he called over the shoulder, "at any time to-morrow morning. If not here, will tell you where to find me. And.

The janitor fell back. "Keep them at least an Maitland told him guardedly. "And say The Irishman pledged his discretion by a silent look. Maitland turned hack to the cabby. "You did me a good turn, just now," he began.

"Don't mention it, sir; carried you hoften before this Forlorn, pitiful, little figure! Odd It seemed that he should fear to face her again, alone, that he should linger reluctant to cross the threshold of his study, mistrustful and afraid alike of himself and of thief For what should he say to her, other than the words that voiced the hunger of his heart? Yet if he spoke words such as those a thief what would be the end of it all? What did it matter? Surely he, who knew the world wherein he lived and moved and had his being, knew bitter well the worth of its verdicts. The world might go hang, for all he cared. At least his life was his own, whether to make or to mar, and he had not to answer for it to any power this side of the gates of darkness And if by any act of his the world should be given a man and a woman in exchange for a thief and an idler, per haps in the final reckoning his life might not be accounted altogether wasted. He set back his shoulders and inspired deeply, eyes lightening; and stepped into the study, resolved. he called huskily; and stopped, reminded that not yet did he even know her name.

"It Is safe he amended, more clearly and steadily, come out, lf you will." He heard no response gleaming folds of the portieres hung motionless. Still, a sharp and staccato clatter of hoofs that had risen in the street, might have drowned her voice. "If you he said again, loudly. The silence sang sibilant in his ears; and he grew conscious of a sense of anxiety and fear stifling in its intensity. At length, striding forward, with a swift gesture he flung the hangings (To be Continued.) were Just starting from the barn with the negro and had to go through a milo maize patch to keep from being seen by the crowd that were after the gro.

INSTALLING MACHINERY FOR THE CALHOUN CANDY FACTORY. dial and earnest invitation to hold your 1909 Communication in Abilene, where a fraternal welcome as warm as the sun-kissed shores of the state and as broad as her beautiful prairies awaits you. We want you with us and we will give you the time of your lives. "While some may still consider Abilene In West Texas, we want to call your attention to the fact that geographically we are practically In the W. P.

Calhoun, president Calhoun candy and Manufucturing company came in this morning to begin installing the factory preparatory to begin- Mins Mr. Calhoun reports and Pr00f of lha close you herewith a souvenir button onw hlch appears a correct outline of the state of Texas drawn to a scale. six car loads of candy factory machinery on the track ready to be unloaded which will be installed in the building at once and it is hoped to have the factory in operation this week. This proposition is destined to prove one of the most profitable investments for a medium size proposition that has ever been located in Abilene and instead of it now being a question of being able to sell enough of the stock to start the enterprise it is a question of being able to supply the demand. Some of our good people who have had an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of this enterprise and failed to take advantage of that oppor- tnnity, may find themselves wishing they had exercised more foresight, as The long enterprise is going to be a winner beyond question.

"Our railroad accommodations wa believe you will find sufficient to make for the convenience of the visitors and you can rest assured that as low rate will be granted by the railroads for your meeting at this point as any other portion of the state. "Odd Fellowship is on a substantial basis in this growing section of the state, and at no other point in my opinion, can you help the cause materially than by holding your convention here in 1909. Kindly have this communication read before your local Encampment. "Sincerely yours In F. L.

and P. THOMAS. A GOOD SHOWING MADE BY JONES COUNTY. NARROW ESCAPE OF NEGRO. JOE OXSHEAR SATURDAY NIGHT.

coat, uncovering the official shield of tbs detective bureau. commented Maitland, politely. "A detective? How interesting!" winder's broke, all right." This was the policeman, returned. "And some one let down the bottom length of ladder, but there nobody in Interjected Hickey, nd there wouldn't've been if you'd been In the back yard all "Certainly Maitland agreed, blandly; especially if my burglar had known it. In which rase I fancy be would have chosen another by Ike roof, "Yeh know somethin' about roofs yehself, donchuh?" suggested Hickey.

I "Well, guess yeh'll have time to write A book about it while He stepped unexpectedly to Maitland's side and bent forward. Something cold and hard closed with a snap around each of the young wrists. He started up. face aflame with indignation, forgetful of the girl bidden in the alcove. "What the devil!" he cried, hotly, Jingling the handcuffs.

"Ah. come off." Hickey advised him. "Yeh bluff It forever, you know. Come along and tell the Marge ail about it, Daniel Maitland. Esquire, alias Handaoma Dan Anisty, burglar.

Ah. cut that out. young fellow; foxy, all right, but yeh've pushed yer run of luck too bard." Hickey paused, perplexed, finding no words wherewith adequately to voice tho disgust aroused in bim by his prisoner's demeanor, something far from seemly, to his mind. Tbs humor of tbs situation had just dawned upon Maitland, and the young man was crimson with appreciation. "Go on, go he begged, feebly.

"Don't let me atop you. Hickey. please, lot mo spoil it all. Your Bher- lock Holmes, Hickey, is one of the ekaraetorlsatlona I have ever witnessed. It Is a privilege not to bo to bo permitted to play But all thia aside, as I understand it, you are asserting that, having given you all thia trouble to-day.

and knowing that you were after me. I deliberately hopped into a cab 15 minutes ago, came up Fifth avenue at such breakneck speed that this officer thought it was a runaway, and finally jumped out and ran upataira here to fire a revolver times, for no purpose whatsoever beyond bringing you gentlemen about my cars?" Hickey's jaw sagged. The cabby ostentatiously covered his mouth with a huge red paw and made choking noises. "Pass It up, sarge, pass it bo whispered, hoarsely. "Shut yer snapped the do- I tective.

"I know what I'm doin'. This clever all right, but I got the kibosh on him this time. Le rn me He squared his shoulders, blustering to save his face. "I know why yeh done "Then I II tell Maitland cut la, crisply, "lf you'll be good enough to And concisely narrated the events of the past 24 hours, beginning at the moment when he had discovered Anisty in Maitland Manor. Have that he substituted himself for the man who had escaped from Higgins and eliminated all mention of the gray girl, his statement was exact and convincing.

As he came down to the moment when he had called up from the Bartholdi and heard mysterious sounds in his flat, substantiating his story by indicating the receiver that dangled useless from the telephone, aren Hickey was staggered. But not beaten. When Maitland sassed speaking the detective smiled superiority to such invention. pretty," he conceded "Yeh c'n tell It all to the magistrate tomorrow morning Meantime yeh'll have time to think up a yarn explainin' bow it come that a crook like Anisty made three attempts in one day to steal tools jewels, didnt get Where were they all this time?" "In safe-keeping," Maitland lied. The Detective Stepped Forward and Unlocked Handcuffs.

cuss my never 'ad a fare as tipped andsomer. It's a real pleasure, sir. to be of service returned Maitland, eying him in speculative wise. The man was a rough, burly Englishman of one of the most intelligent, if not intellectual, kind; the British cabby, as a type, bas few for sheer quickness of wit and understanding. This man had been sharpened and tempered by his contact with American conditions.

Hts ayes were shrewd, bis face honest if weather beaten, his attitude respectful. another use for you to-night," Maitland decided, "if you are at liberty The final word WM a question, flung over his shoulder ae he turned toward escritoire. "Yea, air," said the man thoughtfully "I alius can drive, sir, When Sheriff Cunningham received word Saturday night at 10:15 from the Nolan county sheriff that a hundred men had boarded the midnight train for Abilene with shotguns, rifles and six shooters bent on taking the negro, Joe Oxchear, who had been placed in the Taylor county jail Saturday morning for safe keeping, charged with making a criminal assault upon Mrs. Isaacs at the City Hotel in Sweetwater Saturday morning at 3 o'clock, Sheriff Cunningham got busy and took the negro out of the way of the frenzied mob by just a few minutes, at one time they were within almost a stones throw of him. At 10:30, Sheriff Cunningham with Deputy Sheriff Henderson, Reddell and Lea Hammer carried the negro Joe Oxshear and another negro Sparks, who had been in jail for some time, charged with shooting his wife here some eight months ago, In Mr.

buggy to Deputy Sheriff Lon Cunningham's house, where Lou Cunningham and Hammer carried the two negroes, which were handcuffed together and tied with a rope, to Juo. Moore's barn out near Lytle Lake Messrs. Cunningham and Reddell returned ot the jail to await the mob After the mob had appointed three search the Jail as reported to our is sue of yesterday and they reported back that they could not find man, some Abilene boys in the crow told the mob they had seen the officer take him towards the lake. Officer phoned to Mr. Moore to get with the negro so he and Cun Hingham and Leu Hammer took th two negroes across the country, ing the T.

P. at lak and on to Mr. Ledbetters a foot her they hired a team and drove into Balr about eight The sheriff from Fort Worth met them there and carried the negro Joe Oxshear to Fort Worth. When the officers heard the Sweetwater coming over the bridge just before getting to the lake they The final recapitulation of the tax rolls of Jones county shows a total assessment of $12,830,035 for the fiscal year of 1908. The total amount assessed for poll tax is $115,725.

which represents a total of 4629 poll tax pay era, which 1 a marked increase in the voting population of last year. The (toll tax assessment last year as shown by books, was $103,900. Based upon these figures, the county has approximately a population of I 25,000 people and is capable of taking care of twice that Repor I ter. AFTER THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ODD FELLOWS. In view of the fact that Abilene is to have an additional botel and thus be better equipped for handling conventions of all kinds, Secretary Thomas Is going after 1909 meetings of different kinds already.

Here is a sample of a letter written to the Scribes of every Odd Fellow Encampment in the state, inviting them to bring their 1909 convention to this city: "Dear Sir and Brother: "On behalf of Abilene's commercial organization, the citizens in general and three hundred Odd Fellows in particular, we extend to you a most eor- DENTON BOY RUN OVER BY DELIYEHY WAGON. DENTON. Oct. Hudgins aged ten, was run over this morning by a delivery wagon, sustaining two broken ribs and being severely bruised about the head and body. It is thought however that he will live.

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