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CHAPTER XIX.—(Continued.)
Whether the young mnn In the ul«ter
bad come there with the intention of
watching Barney Hughes—haring some
knowledge of that individual’s evil de
signs—or whether he had come there
merely prompted by a sentimental deBire
to be near, and perchance to see, one or
more of the inmates of that car, will never
foe known.
It was a sharp, chilly night, but Hughes
deliberately removed his shoes and stead
ily walked around the side-tracked car,
listening and endeavoring to peer through
the windows and doors. When he re
turned to his hiding place and, striking
a noiseless sulphur match, proceeded to
light a cigar, which he smoked until the
ashes on the end were so long as to en
tirely hide the red light of the burning
tobacco.
expressed a desire to 'spend' Christmas
with her father at his Buckinghamshire
home.
He Watts appeared to have lost some
of his old-time activity. He played u
waiting game both before and after his
partner, Mr. Hughes, found himself in the
toils. After the night of the sleeping oar
tragedy he hastily departed from the vi
cinity of Rosedale, exchanging Colorado
for,Illinois. But he stayed in Chicago
ao longer than was necessary to gather
up his belongings, and imagining that his
buried treasures at Rosedale were secure
until he could find it convenient to re
move them from their hiding place, he
turned his face eastward.
De Watts still cherished the idea that
he could continue to influence John Sat-
terthwaite, and perhaps control to a large
degree that gentleman’s actions; so, la-
The detective, who noted his man's ev- 1 boring under this impression, he sailed for
ery movement, was somewhat puzzled at ■ Europe. He arrived at Chesden Hall
'Barney’s actions—his wonder being in 1io
. wise lessened when Hughes drew on his
shoes and laced them carefully.
; Again, with Ms shoes' on, the ex-engl-
nper walked over to the car and bent
-.'down. What he did when he stooped Mr.
Sharp could not see, or eves guess. But
iwhen Barney Hughes started to run like
,the wind along the, track the Chicago
'police officer evidently thought it about
time to act. So he nimbly emerged from
;his hiding place, and, by an adroit move
ment of his foot in the very nick of time,
tripped Barney Hughes, and in less than
• two seconds had that worthy’s wrists so-
: <mrely fastened in a very neat pair of
handcuffs. At that same moment the
giant hills reverberated with the echoes
of a deafening crash.
The young man in the ulster had seen
what had been beyond the line of vision
of Detective Sharp. He had seen that
when Barney Hughes bent under tho
private car of President Handford, tho
vicious fellow took his cigar from his
mouth, knocked off the white ashes, and
several days in advance of Handford and
Emily, who were followed a week later by
Max Brett and his wife.
John Satterthwaite received his old com
panion and confidential agent’with every
mark of kindness and regard, and even
requested De Watts to remain as his
guest all through the holiday season, es
pecially as he had some important busi
ness matter to consult him kbout. This
was just what Do Watts was nfter, and
he gladly acquiesced ip the old gentle-
man’s.plans. Possibly ho would not have
been so eager in his acceptance of the
squire's invitation had he known that Mr.
Satterthwaite’s only object in detaining
him was to bring him face to face with
Max Brett. As a matter of fact, the
old man had relented in his former hard
opinion of his nephew, and renliy began to
think that be had dene the young man
a grievous injustice. But of this he said
never a word to De Watts, and did not so
much as hint that foe expected Mai’ to
visit him.
On the second day of his visit De Watts
held the burning end olosely to a small | was stricken down with sickness, sufli
object which he had laid underneath the
car. t
. The young map noticed, too, that
jHughes tossed the cigar into the grass at
the side of the track, but left a bright
•park smoldering under the car of sleep-
ling people. As Hughes started to run
jthe young man also darted forward, but
not in pursuit of Hughes. Ho grabbed
Ithe small metallic object to which the
spark was attacked and sped with nmnr.- x
dng rapidity in the exactly opposite di
rection to that taken by Hughes.
But he had gone no more than eighty
yards when the fuse burned away, and the
deadly explosive shell burst with a loud
crash iuto a hundred fragments, trans
forming Into a lifeless, shapeless mass the
plucky but unfortunate Harry Spencer.
CHAPTER XX.
It is a crisp, bracing day in December.
The huntsman's horn, the clutter of
horses’ feet, the merry voices of men and
women, as they follow the pack over hill
and dale, are to bo heard all around Ches
den; but Chesden itself never changes
its dull' routine ef daily life.
Particularly so is this true of the insti
tution now well known to the reader as
the Satterthwaite Arms. Three years
previously mine host had chucked himself
under his well-protected ribs when he
was called upon to entertain a visitor
from “Ameriky.” On this cheery Decem
ber day he sat in front of a blazing log
fire, endeavoring to comprehend what
brought so many Americans nt-this win
try season to see tibe squire.
The reader may learn whnt remained nn
unanswered conundrum to the landlord of
the Arms. Soon after Max Brett met
Harry Spencer,iu Chicago he received n
letter from his uncle, John Satterthwaite,
requesting him to travel to Chesden Hall
at bis earliest convenience. Max was
somewhat surprised, but he concluded to
go and to take with him his wife—not for
getting every document that would aid
in demonstrating De Watts’ guilt and gen
eral rascality. But it was late in Novem
ber before Brett's business affairs finally
permitted him -to sail from New York.
Handford had also gone t9 Chesden.
' Emily bad, of course, heard the explosion
on the night tbnt Barney Hughes bad
attempted to wreck the private car. By
that time her health was vastly improved,
■o when she asked for particulars of the
explosion and of the brave fellow who Jrail
saved them from a horrible denth, Hand
ford had deemed it desirable to tell her ev
erything that be knew about Harry Silen
cer. He felt that he owed to Spencer bis
ciently severe to confine him to his room.
This aided the squire very much In his
plans. The old man was highly delighted
when he received a telegram from Liver
pool announcing the arrival of his daugh
ter, Emily, and her husband. John Sat-
torthwaito really liked Handford—a lik
ing wMch was born of a general regard
Und admiration for the man himself. And
this respect for h|s son-in-law was no
nvhit lessened when, on their first evening
together, Handford related to the squire,
as he bad already related to Emily, the
strange story of Harry Spencer, John
Satterthwaite was much shocked, and al
though he had from the 'very first con
ceived an ardent dislike for Spencer, lie.
was mnch affected by ail that Handford
told him.
Many recent events, and perhaps the
genial atmosphere of Christmestide were
mellowing the squire’s heart, soj when
Max Brott and Annette arrived they met
with such a cordial reception ns very
much surprised them. No reference what
ever was made to the past Max and his
uncle met'ns friends.
It was a strange house party that was
assembled under the old and historic roof
of Chesden Hall, bat as the days woro on
It became a very happy party. Meanwhllo
'Mr. Satterthwaito never idformed Max
that Do Watts was at the Hall, and sick.
Tho squire’s plans were not yet ripe.
Mine host at the Arms awoke with a
start. He rubbed his eyes and looked
about him rather sheepishly. What lie
saw was a stranger, small and slim, with
short hair and a stubby, fierce moustache.
"Another one of ’em!” said tho landlord,
under Ms breath, meaning Americans in
general and American visitors to Ches
den in particular.
"How-de-do, sir? Sit down, now, and
warm yoursel’,’’ said the landlord aloud.
The dapper visitor complied, and proved
that ho wns not ns fierce as Ms moustache
wodid seem to betoken, by at once making
himself at home.
"Any visitors up to Mr. Satter
thwaite’s?” he asked in a casual way.
“A ’ost of ’em, sir.”
“Oh, a 'ost of ’em. Well, who are they
—English big-wigs, or Yankee small-
fry?”
“Can't just tell you that, sir. Seen one
or two of ’em before, but I think they all
of ’em be from Ameriky."
“Don’t know their names?”
“Well, there's Mr. Handfdrd, but I
don’t know no more of ’em.”
“Qh, you don’t eh? Well, give me some
dinner; there’s a good fellow."
It was along towards 4 o’clock in the
afternoon. Emily and Annette were in
own life twice over, ns well ns the life of, one of the parlors, talking as cheerily and
. his wife. So he told Emily, in glowing ; confidentially as though nothing had ever
terms, the story of the Pacific Mail—told , happeaed to blight their happiness. In
her of Spencer’s visit to him in his office, the library the men were following their
and then handed to her all the papers anil j example, only that they supplemented
trinkets which Spencer had entrusted to. their conversation with fumes pnffed
him. But Handford lost nothing by bis , from fragrant Havanas. Upstairs, by a'
manliness, for he knew then and there i window, sat De Watts, who was now well
that Emily’s love had been and was still | aware that Max Brett was in the bouse,
for him nione. his node's guest.
Of course, the shock was a severe one to | Now, De Watts knew that he had every
Emily, and Handford resolved upon ex-' opportunity to escape 'wlthont being
tending-his journeying* to the extent ofn brought face to face with the one man
Voyage to England, especially as Emily who knew of thq full extent of his ras-
caiityTind guiltf And yet, by some strange'
perversity, tho fellow felt' impelled to
meet Brett. It seemed to him ns though
he must fight for his life, for lie was a
stubborn fellow, and in his theu state of
mind preferred being cornered and beaten
to slinking off unheard and unseen to re
main unknown forever. Besides, and his.
clever but rascally eyes brightened with
. a wild glow ns he thought it, be might
winl He felt almost sure that he could
still prejudice John Sntterthwaito against
bis nephew. For the moment De Watts
believed the chances to be about evenly
balanced, and if Brett should defeat him,
he knew one way out of possible danger. •
. He went to' a dressing enso and took a
revolver out of one of the drawers. He
saw that it was fully loaded, slipped It
into his pdeket and. walked out iuto the
broad and heavily carpeted corridor.
“Every man has to meet death just,
once,” said he to himself, “anil, if my.
shoes begin to pinch, Messrs. Brett and;
De Watts will reach that interesting;
point this afternoon. Good afternoon,!
'gentlemen,” he said, very blandly, as he
opened the door of the, library.
; The three occupants of the room all
arose to their feet, but not one of them
extended a word of welcome to the new
comer,
The silence was very awkward, and it
was not much improved,when De Watts,
turning to Max, said:
“I would like a word or two with yon,
Brett."
"Ail right,” said Max, with on eager
ness prompted by the pent-np anger and
disgust of years. "All right, and I with
you. Perhaps we might, right here, find
It convenient to go over some old scores,
eh?”
De Watts had expected this; neverthe
less he winced a little.
“My dear fellow,” he said, “yon do me
a grave Injustice, evidently. You know
that, when I left Rosedale, I "
“You robbed me of my inheritance and
murdered your own wife—a woman too
good for you, Do Watts, and who lived
there, as Sarah Browne, for no other, rea
son than to be beyond your reach.’’
“You lie!” hissed De Watts.
John Satterthwaite and Handford were
eager spectators, but the squire motioned
Handford not to interfere just yet.
“No,” said Brett, "I do not lie.. My
word is better than yours, anyhow—but
I have the bonds which you buried, and
other documents to prove you guilty of
embezzlement and forgery. As to the
murder—well, a long and strong chain of
evidence will be on hand at tho proper
time.”
“You ase very free with your accusa
tions,” cried De Watts, now livid with
rage; so much so that he forgot nil about
his pistol, and clenched ills fists Instead.
"Where ore your documents?”
“Never mind those documents)’* said the
stern, hard voice of.o new arrivnl. “These
will answer the purpose.”
The guest at the hotel, the little man
with the stubby moustache, had arrived,
i Like a flash he clapped the handcuffs, the
same that had fitted Barney Hughes so
well, upon De .Watts’ wrists, and then
drew from his coat pockets two docu
ments signed and sealed.
“This,” said he, “is a warrant for the
arrest of Charles De Watts on the chargo
of murder. It is signed by the Governor
of Colorado. Read It, gentlemen.” And
ns he spoke Mr. Sharp bandod the paper
to the squire. “This other doenmont is
from the State Department at WnsMug-
ington; it is a request on the English Gov
ernment for the extradition of the snmo
De Watts.” Turning to his prisoner, De
tective Sharp added, “Mr. Do Watts, as
soon ns you are ready wo will relievo Mr,
Satterthwaite and his guests of your
presence.”
P. 3.—Unfortunately for criminals and
old-time romance, Providence nnd mira
cles seldom interfere in behalf of a pri*
oner when he is once arrested by an offi
cer of the law in the United States.
About eight montbs after the events
recorded, tho newspapers in Denver,
Loadville and Pueblo—nnd evon in Chi-'
cage—sold a few extra editions. The sen
sation of tho hour was the account of a
double banging in Colorado, the vicitmi
of the rope being Charles De Wat'ts and
Barney Hughes. There were two solid
columns of information, lint the only item
which would have proven fresh news to
the reader was tho fact that De Watts’
wife, Sarah Browne, was John Sattor-
thwaite’e sister.
Mr. and Mrs. Handford now divide
their time each year between Chesden
Hall and Chicago, and a little fellow,
whom they call Spencer, iteips thorn ts
'think often and kindly of one whose mem
ory has a warm place in Dotli their hearts.
Max Brett amt Iiis wife are living in
Chicago, whero the name of Brett is a
power in the oil market. Mnx and An-
notte ore exceedingly fond of an old lady
who is a frequent visitor nt their home;
but not more so than nre two or three
little toddlers who, as often as may he,
undertake foraging expeditions for candy
and small change into the capacious pock
ets of Aunty Dupont’s dresses.
(Ths end.)
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Shipment to England Proves a Success
and Was Profitable.
Reports from the Hale Orchard Com
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effect that the recent experimental
shipment of a couple 'of car loads of
Georgia peaches to England was high
ly successful. The fruit arrived In
fine shape and brought handsome prof
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markets to be opened to Georgia fruit
are elated.
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Promises to Attend Meeting of Loco
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President Roosevelt has accepted an
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nial convention of locomotive firemen
which will be held in Chattanooga on
September 8th, next.
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-BETWEEN—
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Cordele, Americus,
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Via SEABOARD
AIK LINE KAILWAg
With Connections From—
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Lv. Helena
Lv. Columbus
Lv. Abbefflle
Ar. Richland
Lv. Richland
Ar. Abbeville
Ar. Columbus
Ar. Helena
Lv. Albany 5:30 am
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ilchland 4:10 pm
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Time Table Effective May 25, 1902.
WAYCR0S3 TO CORDELE.
NoTT "NoTsT
Daily. Dally.
. 8:00 am 4:00 pm
. 8:47 am 4:47 pm
. 9:00 am 6:00 pm
. 9:12 am 5:08 pm
. 9:«1 am 5:38 pm
.10:03 am 6:01 pm
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.10:37 am 6:37 pm
.11:04 am 7:04 pm
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.11:36 am 7:36 pm
.12:20 pm 8:20 pm
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Lv Beach
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Lv. Ambrose ...
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Lv. Isaac .......
Lv. Rebecca ....
Lv. Double Run.
Ar. Cordele
CORDELE TO WAYCR088.
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. 4:20
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.. 7:43
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. 8:42
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. 6:10
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6:40
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.. 7:35
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...1:43
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6:13
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GEORGE DOLE WADLEY,
Vice President & Gen. Manager.
H. C. McFADDEN,
Gen. Freight and Pass. Agent.
ALEX BONNYMAN, Superintendent.
J. G. KNAPP,
Trav. Freight and Pass. Agent
A. B. DBMQNT MOLLIN,
Agent, Cordele, Ga.
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