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Show THE RICH COUNTY NEWS. RANDOLPH. UTAH not; ivotiEii By Randall Parrish V, CHAPTER VII money, and naturally reached out for it. He was the first one to get onto "Thats whats got my. goat, this particular game. They were admitted grimly. He said hed using him, this Chilean gang, to pull back in an hour, but he aint their- chestnuts out of the fire, and showed up since, ner sent any word. thats how he tumbled to this bunch I dont want to shove my nose into of moneyfloating about, begging someyour affairs, but Im gettin a little body to pick it up. He had wormed nervous hout George, thats a fact. himself inside, and knew it was comSomehow the fellow gave me the ing. But he didn't have nerve enough Impression of being square honest to tackle the game alone. He wanted according to his lights and Intensely somebody else to run all the risk, and loyal to his friends. Of course, I then turn over his share. Do you get could not Inform him as to the whole it now? story, but it might be of benefit to '' Sure ; he blew the thing to Harglye him some inkling of the situa- - ris." tion. In a way yes. He sent for him Theres no harm, so far as I can to come back from England, but withsee, in telling you a part of the plan, out explaining just what his graft Mr. Costigan, I replied slowly, en- was. On the way over Harris picked deavoring to guard my words careful- up another end of the same net, and I know Harris has every confi- went after It himself. He wasnt unly. dence in you, so Ill take a chance. der any obligation to Waldron, and Were both on to a million-dolla- r pot preferred to play his hand alone." easy money. It looks like And the Russian has found that The h 1 thats some boodle ! ex- out, and now he butts in. citedly leaning forward. Thats the way Id read the cards, It dont come every day. Ill not Costigan. , explain details, or how the two of us He sat silent a long while, and I lit run together on the trail, and agreed a cigar and watched him, his great to split the pot. Thats our business, hands closing and unclosing, as he youll admit. slowly reviewed the situation. Sure; what was it? A bank job? Say, this guy what was bumped Better than that South American off (lid, whoever did it, get anything? revolution fund; coin sent over here His pockets were rifled, the papers from London to pay for arms, and say all but a little change. maybe a murder or so. It is all in one Are you sure this fellow Alva didnt we need to do Is get bundle, aui what have that bunch of money along with our hands on it. We know where the him? stuff is, but were still scouting around of course, but No! Tm" not for a chance to grab it ; its locked up Harris had been sure, him for shadowing ' yet" Still, come to think, Alva I see. Aint been handed over to awasmonth. with Krantz the same night. He the gink whos got to pay It out. have touched him. might out Thats what George is With who? now, I suppose? Krantz Adolph Krantz the bankNo doubt that is what he 'started er. Kolb, Krantz and Company, over after this morning shadowing the in Wall street, I explained. fellows to whom it was to be paid. K stands same What gets me is, why he doesnt re-- x for Isin hethetheletter? guy that turn the guy is dead. No doubt He and Harris had an Judas Priest! How do you know interview at 247 Le Compte street that? Whats happened?" Le Compte, hey! I wonder who Why, Its in all the papers ; he was lives there? over in murdered last night Jersey , "Well, I can tell yon Its Ivan WalCity stabbed through the back in an dron. You saw automobile. it, didnt you? His fist came crashing down onto H 1! that guy? He was a Chilean the arm of his chair. Yer or think dont something. captain, "H 1 ! Thats all. clear enough then. that maybe George bumped him off, He and George are up to some deal do Continued. 11 Cos-tiga- n - ' - . ' 1 ' . I - yer? No; I know he didnt; Harris was with me all last evening. "And you haven't any notion who did? ' I shook my head negatively. Costigan sat for some moments, his chin cupped in his huge fist, his pipe extinguished and his forehead creased in thought. Then he looked up suddenly, a strange "light in his eyes. Say, Dalyt he asked in a hoarse whisper, do you know if there was a Russian Jew mixed up in this affair anywhere? - ' CHAPTER VIII. at the . . of BaadaU-Parrla- for parlor of the McAlpin, on the- mezzanine floor a friend wishes to see you," But really;; I do not recognize your Vegetable Compound advertised in the paper and got results frons T' i voice. Which is not altogether strange, as I am only the clerk on this floor. I am g Stood Motionless, Looking at Her In- recom- a 642, y. YOU Will 00016? Hopkins, Minn. It has been said tbatnotone woman in thousand change with very annoying symptoms. Those dreadful hot flashes, sinking spells, spots before the eyes, dizzy spells, nervousness, are only a few of the symptoms. Every woman at this age should prefit by Mrs. Block 's experience and try Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound. If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable will help you, write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass., about your health. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman, and held in strict confidence. ' , ' ' v , Yes, of course Before I had really finished my sentence the connection had been severed. However, there was no doubt now in my mind but that it was Harris. ' I took the vsubway and was at the en- trance within twenty minutes, eager to learn what bad actually transpired during the past twelve hours. . Without using the elevator I passed u the marble stairs to the mezzanine floor, pausing in uncertainty at the too to look about in search of some familiar face. A number of people wers congregated about the railed opening looking down into the lobby, while others were scattered around on convenient divans, or at small writing desks. From the recesses of the ladies room at the left came the strains of piano music, and the sound of a soprano voice singing. The song ceased to a clapping of hands. The faces I was able to distinguish were all strange and I moved forward In search. I had attained the opposite side of the room before I came tora halt, suddenly arrested by a vision as startling aq unexpected. Leaning over the rail, gazing intently down on the jostling crowd to the lobby below, apparently-unconsciouof all else,, was Marie Gessler There could he no doubt; I stood motionless, looking at her intently, satisfying myself that I could not be deceived. No. It was certainly the same girl I bad talked with' the evening before, drefised more elaborate-ly- , changed somewhat in appearance by a. more careful toilet, yet assuredly the same. She must have felt the ' intensity of my stare and thus sensed my presence, for she suddenly looked about with a little start, saw me Instantly and, arose to her feet. There was a second of hesitation, barely perceptible, bdfore she ventured a step forward, het lips smiling, her gloved hand held out You werA very nice to come, she exclaimed quietly. Especially in response to so ungracious a message of . invitation. It was you then who sent for me? Of course. Did you Imagine some s without being overheard there are two vacant chairs. s We reached there and seated ourselves In silence. I felt the necessity of restraint, the ;desire to permit her to lead the conversation in whatever direction she thought best. She apr peared younger In the bright light, her face even more attractive than in - . 1 'Dont 5. ' d i 'it I I friends and - I it mend your medicuo making this request in behalf of a s guest. A man or a woman, may I ask? She laughed Really, 1 am not at liberty to say. . , two years. I saw Lydia E. Pinkham , my memory. tently. You are thoroughly puzzled, are not? she asked gayly. Well, together. Say, I believd this Russian youwas 'last so night. It is only right I, guy is the buck who got Alva." Do you think so? Well, I am not I should pay you back in your own am sure.. r so sure of that. But, anyway, what coin ; that is perfectly fair, I I am but who I know Now are, you shall we do? me on Wait until George comes back, still an enigma. You accepted There aint any cause for us to butt blind faith before; I wonder if you in yet. This is his game, as I see it. are willing to do it again? I can hardly refuse. If it was you, Mr. Daly, he added Answered like a gentleman. But thank wouldnt nobody you grimly, I tell , you nothing and yet suppose to shove In uninvited would yer ask of . you a dangerous service? now? , I was unconvinced by his argument, Would you risk your life for me, not even asking who I am or why I make that? yet knew of no way of answering it. "Yes, I do, I said heartily. Its part He must have read my predicament the request? There was a grave earnestness to at this job. Til explain after a bit in the expression of my face. the voice, an entreaty in the eyes not he do then? come out all right, Daly," . What did you Itll This was no idle ques"Sealed It up, an give it back to volunteered. I know George, an he to be Ignored. tion to be thrust aside with a smile. no be kind outwitted Do to no in see harm it. the I by aint didnt Joe. I believe I can' make the pledge you happen to know who this I. W. Russian Jew. Lets have a drink an to yoii, I replied soberly. It is very well cali lt off for tonight. You leave stands for? but "I can make a mighty good guess, me your telephone number an if any unusual, are Philip Severn, she But you know. let you Costigan a Russian Jew, all right; thing happens Ill an expressive geswith interrupted, feelI took a taxi back to the hotel, Ivan Waldron. Had you not been I would ture. and remained his on face restless dissatisfied, scowl yet'un The ing never asked. able to decide on' any definite action, have fixed : evidently the name was is very Bice of you to .put it In It i As I asked for my key the clerk I am sure, but n do you know the fellow? Likely handed it over, together with a card that way,to know that I am Philip chance ' , I read bewilder in which ii in ; the box, enough not he doesnt operate Severn? "Call Severn, -your line, but he is a crook just the ment. Mr. Philip Could Suppose I Insist that Iso is my this be Harsame.. I never saw him myself, but Hotel McAlpin. not beoi:ld Yet yesecret? surely have heard abept him for a long while ris, endeavoring to reach me privately lieve I would be here w'h you, unless merewas some Or it message? , never anything good. Hes an agita- with I knew? You must ha- - e faith in me, s tor, an adarchkt, a revolutionary ora-- ly an acquaintance who had learned in spite of all. city? I found tor; one of. thoye bugs whohatefight ; of my presence in the number Undoubtedly I do. I hardly hold In the and the McAlpin exchange every-a More, reasonable faith, it telephone book and gained connection, a certain amount of ewloslty should body but themselves, a excitement with my throbbing pulses, nuisance be gratified, especially - hen a young . A womans voice answered. . Costigans mo. .th was open. devotion to lady asks unquestion-ns- r The McAlpin. v " admit that? ."Say he interrupted, w.liats that cause. unknown an This is Thilip 'Severn. You left a kfnd of guy put to do with George (TO BE CONTI NTJED.)' call here at the hotel for me. Karris? ' When a man falls n love nls acOb, yes, Mr. Severn. Pm requested hes . "Hes go this to do with to the fact. Le com. He ; kJue ecsy to ask you to came at once to the quaintances soon , , Taking Mrs. Block's Advice y. . , br ferings of that Period by one else? I Came rather blindly, I admitted, Your unwilling to mention Harris; messenger refused to satisfy my curiosity even to the extent of telling the sex of the one calling. She laughed, quite at her ease now, and seemingly amused. She was duly warned. I confess I feflTgfi jnight hesitateto respond if youoncT knew what awaited you. No fear of that. But I didnt know, her voice more earnest, her eyes on my face You have not thought very well of me, have yon? Let us go over there in the corner, where we can talk , McAlpin The Dag- ger Hatpin. His unexpected question startled toe. In a way it was an odd echo of the vague suspicion which had been pursuing me ever since the early afternoon. Somewhere there was a mysterious hand operating but whose hand? I questioned. A Russian Jew? Why should you ask that? Well, Ill tell you. Maybe it dont amount to nothin an then again it might give us the right steer. A fellow they call Sly Levy hes a cheap thief, a dip mostly blew in yere last night with a note for Harris. .He left it with one o the night barkeeps, an seemed ter be in a h I of a hurry ter have it delivered. The d d thing was sealed, but not stamped, an there want no address on it either. So 1 didnt think it. was no penitentiary sentence to pry it open, usin a bit of steam to loosen up the flap. But I ddlnt find much, only two lines spelled out in print letters. Where you met K, eight tomorrow. Dont fail ; important L W. That was every d n word. Do yon make anything of A Friend May Escape the Dreaded Sol' Author of The Strange Case of Cavendish OooyrUM, ACE OF MIDDLE J Conk-poun- d ! GAVE VILLAGE SECOND NAME Rejoinder to Puzzled Tourist Responsible for Distinction Enjoyed by Kentucky Hamlet Boy's Native Women of Oman. One of the most picturesque part Flrate coast, of Oman is the Just within the great point of land which almost closes the mouth of the d Persian gulf, the sailing ground of This region was a the Sailor. base of operation for pirates as troublesome in the first half of the Nineteenth century of the Indian and Persian trade as were the - Caribrest has always been Isolated from the bean pirate nests to the ships that of Arabia. Ever since the days of Panama and Europe the caliphate, so far as communication piled between or so earlier, The inhabitants a century Oman Is Arabs with other concerned, was practically an island, with a sea of the Pirate coast were extremely fanatical as well, which added to their of water on two sides and a sea of trouble-making qualities, British gunsand the great Arabian desert on assistance of Indian the with boats, the other. As a result, the people are end to the depredations, even more primitive in their habits forces put an e pirates of this region than the Arabs generally ; and only re- and the have now mostly turned to pearl divcently have other towns than Muscat, the capital,' opened their eyes to the ing for a living. world. Trip Through the Country. A. Journey from the Pirate coast Oman is a relatively narrow strip of coast, bowed around the irregular across the base of the great point of eastern tip of Arabia. t To the north- Qfnan to Sohr or some of the adjacent west It extends half way along the ports, a trip of about 100 miles, gives southern shore of the Persian gulf, an excellent idea of the back country n state. Caravans Into the head of which empty the his- of this toric Tigris and Euphrates rivers. making this trip usually travel at night From there it extends in a crooked, and rest under whatever shade may unbroken strip of varying width for be found during the day. On the secnearly 1,000 miles, its southwestern ond day one passes villages and cultiextremity reaching almost to the mid vated fields and at night sleeps surof rounded by thousands of sheep and point of the flaring south shore ' the Arabian peninsula. goats, driven in by Bedouin lasses The state has an area of 82,000 from their mountain pastures. Even square miles, almost twice that of nmong'these shepherds one finds readPennsylvania. Although generally ac- ers, and colporteurs sell books whercepted statistics place the population ever the camels halt long enough to In entering the at 800,000, Colonel Mile.(, who has strike a bargain. seen more of the interior than any narrow pass of Hitta, the guides go other rbeent traveler, estimates It at ahead mounted, with rifles loaded and over 1,000,000. The capital, Muscat, cocked. and the adjoining town of Mutrah, Travelers are not troubled with the have together about 25,000 inhabit- heat at night, but during (he day it ants. The ancient capital,- - Rostak, is Intense, and It is refreshiiig to come which is inland, declined in impor- to an oasis (common in this part of tance after the Portuguese, during the Oman), where water bursts from tkbig remarkable growth of their colonial spring, and. trees and flowers grow in power in the Sixtenth century, pushed luxury. In the mountainous parts of around the Cape of Good Hope and Oman the roads run almost invariably northward and eastward, occupying along the wady beds ; sometimes these Muscat The Portuguese remained In are sandy water courses ; again deep, possession of this metropolis of Oman rocky ravines or broad, fertile valleys. from 1508 until the middle of the Sev- Vegetation generally is tolerably abun... enteenth centuf y. dant, Tamarisks, oleanders, euphorWas Almost an Empire. bias, and acacias are the most comThe conquerors of Oman who gave mon trees and shrubs. it its present ruling family came from Some of It Unexplored. Yemen on the other side of Arabia, some travelers have Although Ahmed bin , Saeed, the leader, capreached the edge of the Oman desert, tured Muscat in 1741. The present all the is still largely sultan and iman, who came to the terra country beyond No one has ever made incognita. throne in 1913, is a descendant of this the Journey beyond the range of mounEighteenth century conqueror. or solved the mystery of westtains, the Nineteenth of At the beginning which is still a blank on ern Oman, century, before European powers had the best maps ; nor is anything known determined upon the almost complete of the land 100 miles southwest of parceling out of Africa, Oman was al- Muscat save by Arab hearsay. most an empire. It extended over a The most populous and fertile dislarge part of Arabia, the Islands to the north of Arabia in the Persian trict of the highlands of Oman is Jebel which is also the best known. gulf,, a strip of the southern coast of Akhdar, of this region iS wonderPersia,- - and' a strip of the Indian The fertility ocean coast of Africa from the north- ful and 'in striking contrast with the eastern point near the entrance to the barren rocks of so large a part of the With a climate, Red sea almost half way to the Cape coast. 5,000-feeand of Good Hope. Hils African territory, an elevation of 3,000 to the and abundant wadys springs, Including Zanzibar, comprised large oases of .Oman have awakened the departs of what later became Italian of every traveler Somaliland, British East Africa and light and amazement It also included who has ventured to explore them. German East Africa. ttie important island of 'Socotra at the Water, the ' 'one priceless treasure In mouth of the Gulf of Aden, now under oil Arabia, here issues in perennial streams from many rocky clefts, and British control. is most carefully husbanded by the inAt that time the slave trade-waof the people' for wide irrigaflourishing, and it was the Arabs of genuity Oman who explored the great interior tion by means of. canals or waterof Africa'1 long before the days of courses called faluj. Except along the Pirate coast the Speke and Livingstone. On the death the Arabs of Oman are remarkably free in 1856 of Omans Alexander, Sultan Saeed, the empire began , to from fanaticism, simple in their habits, break up, one son becoming sultan of and wonderful In their hospitality. Zanzibar and another sultan of the Most of them belong to the Abadlil Arabian territory. Subsequently all sect, which has many, beliefs in com' Asiatic possessions outside Arabia mon with Christianity. were lost, except a few Islands in the Persian gulf. About this time Oman Did She See It? : came under the virtual protection of a joke) Do you see the He the (telling Indian govGreat Britain through ernment, and a British consul and po- point? She If its what I think it is I litical agent has ' since been maindont, and youra no gentleman. tained at .Prepared br the National Geographic clety, Washington, D; C.) But a step from lands first and longest known in the history of the world Egypt, Babylon,. Palestine Arabia remains one of the worlds most unknown regions. , And in one of its least known corners is the independent state of Oman. Historically, politically and geographically, Oman So-- Sin-ba- one-tim- little-know- ' A village in my state, says a Kentucky representative, had for many years the unique distinction of possessing two. names. It received the second but more popular name in this way; A stranger who had lost, or thought he had lost, his way, found himself at a point on the turnpike where two ramshackle cottages, a blacksmith and an Incognito postoflice' stood. The only human being in sight was the . traditional barefooted boy. Boy, said the stranger, can you tell me bow far it is to Orangeburg? Mister, said the youngster, with admirable sententiousness, youre plum sock in it And Plum Sock it became and Exchange. , . A Mixed Metaphor. Speaking of mixed metaphors e was relating his expert- ence somewhere over there. Ill say it was some battle.. I was-uin the air for the time being with my back against the wall, but I resolved to die in the ditch rather than yield an inch, so I continued to advance regardless of the Jerries who were pressing me from the rear. Hartford Times. 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