Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 17, 1913, Page 8

B T I Alonza Logan J F. Townsend LOGAN &§ TOWNSEND BUILDING CONTRACTORS We Furnish Surety Bonds On All Contracts By CHARLES EDMONDS WALK Author of “The Silver Blade,” “The Paternoster Ruby,” etc. 'f you want a careful, consistent. and re liable estimate on the construction of your building, SEE US IMMEDIATELY. ' TELEPHONE 66 Futch & Gentry Bldg (Copyright 1912 by A. C. McClurg & Co.) observed but stfictly vigilant, To the offing. That Ramley not only got the im- port of Alexander’s message, but ap- preciated its urgency as well, was proved by his prompt appearance, “This beats hunting taxis every minute or so,” Van Vechten explained to Tom, “and Ramley might as well be earning his wages. I'll just keep him at hand for emergencies.” “Let Ramley go; I'd rather run the machine than listen to you talk, any- how,” returned Tom, candidly. “A fellow might have a chance to think.” The offer was considered seriously, and, to Tom'’s satisfaction, favorably. “Perhaps,” Van Vechten returned, “it might be as well not to have too many witncsses in case anything very private occurs; even the best of ser- vants—including Barnicle, of course —can be made to talk, if cleverly manipulated.” Alexander went to fetch Tom’s mo- toring gear from the cloakroom locker, and Ramley was dismissed. Under Tom’s expert guidance the huge machine glided silently over to Fourth avenue, across Union square to Broadway, and down that busy channel, as if it were held within the ¥ | speed limits only with the utmost diffi- 7| culty. Arrived at the New street of- fices, Tom remained with the motor while Van Vechten hastened to his uncle. The Man of Iron, it was quickly learned, had already seen the Sphere’s article. And something was already SOOPALRGOB AR ARG L pd O TN DTRIDLHSI IS IO08 & ¥ L CAHLETON SANITARY PLUMBING TINNINGcnd SHEET METAL WORKS Gas Fitting, Sewer Work, Driven Wells and Pumrps b COR.:N.Y, AVE avd ¥ain ST. LAKELAND R O PHONE 340 FLORIDA § MO D<o A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You All Also a Few Xmas Specials Cranberries, quart T AL 15¢ doing, too. Outwardly entirely un- 4 4 moved, ironlike, inflexible, showing Figs and Layer Raising, Ib. .., .20c nothing of the annoyance that stirred Shelled Nut Meats, 1b, ........ 80c beneath his adamantine crust, he had Imported Chestnuts, 1b. ....... 20¢ pulled this wire and that one, with the Guava Jellies and Paste, pkg. | result that the Sphere's entire local « | staff, from the city editor on down ................ .. 40 and 50c to the newest cub, were solicitously speculating upon the chances of land- ing new jobs in the extremely likely event that their present ones would terminate next pay-day. A striking tribute, this to the Man of Iron’'s far- reaching power; for in all the wide world no other authority could so have shaken the apparently impregnable strength of this great journal, Moreover Uncie Theodore had al- ready very explicitly cabled his prin- cipal Paris and London representa- tives, who had means of gathering in- ¥ | telligence beyond tiie scope either of Don't fail to see our Sandy win- doy. The best line in the city. Call and see for yourself. The only pure food store in Lakeland Extra fine fat Turkeys W.P.PILLANS&CO. Phone 93 Pure Food Store exu_) g Don’t Forg‘eb ; That Christmas will socn be here, and that we have some beautiful Holiday : Goods to dispose of atvery low prices ST T 2 g gHE 14303 “Send Me Typewritten Bulletins Con- taining All Facts, but Pared to the Bone. Now Get Out.” Er Bathrobes and Slipper to match, $10 worth for $6.50 Ties and Silk Socks in boxes for $1.00 and a host of other Holiday goods, : including Initial Handkerchiefs in ¢ silk and all linen. All our cloth- ing in men and boys reduced in 3 priceg for the Holidays. Some good Hats at $1: DONT FORGET THE STORE % FOEFOPIPIIIFIIRAG BEEFEFPIOIIFIIIEIPIPIDICIPIDIPREEEIFIIFPHDIIP Outfitter The Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothing The Hub police or news bureaus. All of which he succinctly and unemotionally laid before his nephew. “I am beginning to fear,” he terse- ly concluded, “that something very serious bhas happened to Palge and Jo; what, I can’'t imagine. But no more can be done than we are doing. 1 am a busy man; I can not afford to have my plans upset or interfered with; I must delegate this matter to you until active interference by me will accomplish some definite result. Then I shall act promptly. Draw on me for necessary funds; but don’t fail to keep an accurate account of every cent spent—both exact amount and specific purpose for which expended.” Rudolph drew a long face, “How can you expect me to do that?” protested he, “when, where my own expendi- tures are concerned, I am unable even to arrive at an estimate?” “Then,” dryly, “you need not draw on me at all; for once you may direct your money to some useful and profit- able end. But 1 must be kept fully in- formed of every step of progress made. Send me typewritten bulletins con- taining all facts, but pared to the bone. Now, get out.” But if the Man of Iron believed that he had succeeded in muzzling the press, for once in his life, at least, he was blameworthy of an error of judg- ment. The story was become public property, and the early afternoon edi- tions, Instead of observing restraint, ran to license in their amplification of its sensational possibilities. Rudolph, during the ride back to the club, winced more than once when some newsboy’s shrilly shouted .slogan as- eaulted his hearing. “Where is Paige Carew?' Tom asked himself under his breath. “What's the answer? They'll be pull- ing gags from that on the roof gar- dens_tonight. It's the catchword al- PEPEPPRPPPEES TEFFSSPEEPRRPFFRPRFRRRERRDEPERP 23R RSP RRFFRRE DR PIRPPRRED BB B BB SR B BB BB RS @ JOS. LeVAY =4 —_——— feady. Poor old Ruddy!” 'I‘hyey stopped at & telegraph office, | where Van Vechten filed a cablegram | to Paige’s last known Paris %Kddresa When he returned to the car— Let \:s hurry back to the club,” sald he. I mean to phone Flint, and— He paused and looked questloningly up at | Tom. “I suppose you wouldnt"mind taking us over to Rocky Cove?’ he asked. Tom instantly brightened—all over, | apparently—but nevertheless he op- posed an objection. “Wouldn't look T you see?” “No, I can't”"—Dbluntly. “Why, I'd be a—er—a sort of— what you call 'em 7—accomplice, Dash it all! I'd jolly well like to g0, though.” Thge decisive way in which Van Vechten climbed into the tonneau indi- cated that thie half-hearted protest was accepted for joyous acquiescence. “Let's find Flint,” he said. “Speed up.” pEasier said than done, however, for on their arrival at the Powhatan the most diligent use of the telephone tailed to elicit the slightest trace of the detective’s whereabouts. Rudolph and Tom were in the act of ight, Ruddy. Can't leaving the club to enter the automo- | bile, when a messenger boy entered, under Alexander's cautious guidance, and handed to Van Vechten a cable- gram. Before tearing open the cover, he was a bit puzzled to observe that it was addressed both to his uncle and himself; which meant that a duplicate would be delivered to the Man of Iron, if, indeed, he had not already received one, The message was dated at London, and this is what Van Vechten read: “Two ladies answering description | Mre, D. and Miss C. two weeks in Withypool Somerset July. Two la dies same description booked pass- age on America August 8 as Mrs. and Miss Schuyler New York. Have post- ed reward five hundred pounds, “FOTHERINGILL." CHAPTER ViL Deeper Waters., This message, so condensed that for a moment Van Vechten believed it to be in code, contained more than one incomprehensible but none the less pregnant item. The line of perplexity between his brows deepemed, as he continued to stare at it, while Tom ! looked on and fidgeted with curiosity. “Withypool,” Van Vechten volcedx his mystification—"seems to me Ive heard that name before—Pm sure I have—but hanged if I can associate it | with anything definite. And who the | deuce {8 Fotheringill?” He handed the slip of paper over to | Tom. The items began to appear slowly by degrees. “Withypool—Withypool,” he repeat- ed'in an effort to spur his memory— | “where and when did I ever hear that name? It's not one that Paige men: tioned. Must be some town in Somer- | set.” “And two ladies,” supplemented Tom in mock admiration, "answerlng to the description of your cousin and Mrs. Devereaux were there some time in July. What a ripping Sherlock ! Holmes you are!” Van Vechten surveyed him with un- seeing eyes. After a moment— “Say,” he began with considerable energy. “Tom, if they were Paige and Jo, why should it be so difficult to determine thelr identities positively? . Were they trying to hide? Aad if so, L from whom?” “You can search me,” Tom offered ! dispiritedly. Van Vechten took the message and pored over it again, “Five hundred pounds reward!” he groaned after a minute. “Great|. Scott, Tom! How luridly the papers will blossom now, for the blessed | puzzle is fair game at last for them, | ‘Who has authorized anyone to offer a reward, I'd like to know? And what two weeks in July were these two mys- terious ladies at Withypool? Am I to infer that they and Mrs. and Miss Schuyler are the same?—that Paige and Joe sailed home incog the eighth of_last month?”’ (To Be Continued.) ..JOHN BRADY. Violin Teacher, Gives Lessons On VIOLIN AND MANDOLIN 1008 E. Oak or Phone 49 Red. ———————————————————————————————— WANTED AT ONCE Ten young men and women in Lakeland to learn telegraphy. Learn n four months. Tuition $25 to first :en applicants. Positions paying $60 er month guaranteed just as soon as inished. Phone 96 red or call and ee W. D. HOLLAND, Manager Lakeland Business College, 1466 L.W. YARNELL Successor to W. K. 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