tective even thought this niilikely,-Ms tfcey had a rendezvous arranged somewhere MOOSE INITIATED red mustache, ^and k, sear *rer'Jone '"-A wpman came forward through the theory being that Hobart merely jjeslred eye^. slowly crossedtbe deck,and entered "shadows. West had a gUmpflteof her with that arch-conspirator, some to get thegirl safely out of the fac?, bat the features were unfamiliar. hidden spot along the lake' shore where the cabin. He came forth again TWELVE TUESDAY they were to meet shortly, and divide way for a length of, time sufficient to a moment later, asked some question A woman of forty, perhaps, still attractive enable him to complete his nefarious, in appearance, with dark hair the spoils, orjmake further plans. Hobart of the workmen jbelow and then clambered unquestionably was the leader of scheme. He argued that Natalie was back carelessly over the rail, and bold black eyes that met his own In ho real danger she wonld be (held, joining his companion on the pier. defiantly. So this was the woman he the gang but who was the woman? and RUMORED LOCAL PRINTER MAY no doubt, kept out of sight long had seen on board not Natalie Coolldge She had evidently been in Mike's place hs half hour yet it was quite a job FIND FAME IN PLAY TO BE as was necessary, but otherwise left the boys had, bat they are making at all. There had been a mistake the night before, and had a glimpse of The Girl uninjured. This was no strong-arm time. Come over here a minute." of some kind but if so^why had his face. She must have left with STAGED SOON crime, bat a high-class confidence They ^walked forward, oat Of ear* these people glyen him this sort of reception that party In the automobile, yet she game, and the important thing was to shot from where West sat on a bench aboard? These thoughts s^vept sorely was not the one who had Twelve new members were inducted quickly lay hands on Hobart. With dropped that note begging the police in the son. He watched the fellows his mind in a flash, as the woinhn into the Moose lodge last night at him once in the toils, the whole conspiracy closely, yet without neglecting the boat, peered forward to see his features to search this vessel. their regular meeting. wonld instantly collapse. With but they neither glanced toward him, more dearly. For a moment she said What then had become of the other? was also decided at this meeting It this end in view, McAdaihs took up the or seemed aware of his existence. His nothing, and the man broke out impatiently. If she was being held prisoner, it was \d= =&/ that a playlet would be staged in the man's trail, leaving West to stand whole thought centered on the early not at all probable she had been "left near future under the auspices of the By Randall Parrish guard over the telephone." arrival of McAdams. Until the detective "He's the lad, ain't he?" he asked. somewhere ashore apparently she bad Moose. The committee on arrangements came, there was nothing he could reason to know where she was being The latter called up Sexton, and "We ain't gone and picked up the VI 11/ announced that a very suitable do but sit there quietly and wait. Bat wrong guy?" taken—to the Seminole otherwise she hurried him out to Fairlawn, with instructions what If the necessary repairs were sketch had been selected and at the to find out all he could from "No he's the bird, all right 1 never would never have written as she did. completed, and the Seminole sailed before lamped him but once before myself. She must have overheard their plans, commtte's instigation the first rehearsal the servants there relative to any late Mac got there? Was there any I heard his name then, but forgot it. before she hastily scratched off the developments. This accomplished, was held. The play selected is a means in his potfer by which this could nothing remained for West to do but He's her friend, there ain't no donbt note desperately and yet those plans comedy drama entitled "The Keeper OHIil|l XVI by Alfred A. Kaopf, Im. be prevented? The only suggestion 0' that, Joe, and it ain't likely he's might have been changed. However, sit down and wait for something else of the Parchment," which depicts the CHAPTER in.-Perdval Coolidr*. Na» which came to him was the picking hanging around here just for fun, is it? to happen. if so, why were these people—accomplices tall«'a uncle and guardian, apparently life of the ancient Jews. It is rumored to diarruntled by west's appearaaoa aa of a quarrel in some way, with the two My idea was it would be safer to take of Hobart no doubt—fleeing in The delay was shorter than he anticipated. jmtalle's fiance, and the feeling of antaff•Mam that a local printer is cast to play the men ashore. The boat would never him in." the yacht seeking to conceal their There was a sharp ringing la mutual. Natalia, Coolldga, and leading role. Weet plan a visit of charity to a poor mad depart unless they were aboard, as "Sore what's yer name, young fellow?" identity in an effort to disappear? of the bell, the police operator responding nmou section of oitr. An anounce'ment relative to the they were evidently the leaders of the What were they fleeing from? Why qqickly. date and place of production will be gang, yet this would be a most desperate Concealment was useless the evidently were they so fearful of discovery by ^SBaTTSTR IV.—Leaving West in the "Police headquarters. What's wanted? •air. Natalie and Coolldge enter a small expedient, to be resorted to only had him correctly spotted to the police? What would cause-them to made later. McAdams no he is not in just aottage. remaining a length of time which when all other effort had failed. Besides lie would do no good. kidnap him, merely on suspicion that mubis nim some uneasiness. Before they now. Whtf is calling him? Harbor West secures Information whlca "Matthew West." he was a friend of Natalie Coolidge? it would put them on their COMMERCIAL CLUB NOTES master's officej all right hold the .da him to believe Coolldge is deceiving The very act was proof positive of the guard, and possibly avail nothing. Why "That's the name, Hogan," the woman atalle, and has ulterior motives. wire a minute." not speak to the fellows pleasantly, exclaimed eagerly. "He Is a soldier—a desperation of their crime. It could He turned his head around. At the meeting of the directors of CHAPTER V.—On the party's return to 1 be accounted for on no other theory. and naturally? They had no reason to captain, or something like (ho Coolldge home, Natalie Informs West "Must be your caste, Captain better the Koochiching County club held last tiho has been mistaken In-her suspicions be suspicious of him he was but one that. Jim told me about him he's the West paced the narrow space, his hear what they have to say." concerning her "double." and that she Friday at the club rooms, Secretary brain whirling, as he attempted to of many others lounging Idly about the saijie fellow who was snooping about naa no further need for his services. West grasped the receiver eagerly. David Hurlburt was granted a leave West is astounded, but helpless. He leaves. pier. His curiosity would seem reasonable Mike's place last night, before we reason the affair out, his own helplessness "Is this the Seminole matter?" he of absence from January 1 to some becoming more and more apparent. enough, and he might thus gain pulled out." CHAPTER "VT.—On his way out of the asked swiftly. "Certainly, I understand time in April, or when the ^ession of E•estigates. some clue as to their destination. Then, What could he do? There was ounds, West hears a revolver shot, and "Is that so? How the h—1 did you about it. What's that Oh, He finds Perclval Coolldge but one answer—absolutely nothing as the state legislature has ended. During even if they did sail before Mac appeared, get out of there?" dead, apparently a suicide. The Inquest Winchell told you to call up if you he was then situated. He could only go determines. In the city West Is visited they could be safely intercepted "We had a little trouble," West admitted, Mr. Hurlburt's absence Mrs. Wahl learned anything. Of course what is by Sexton, an old servant of the Coolldges. in time for a rescue. wait for some movement on the part "but they let me go." who has been doing clerical work at Sexton tells him he has been abruptly it? Yes, I hear Just found her tied of the others his fate was out of his dismissed, for no apparent reason. Circumstances seemed to work to "Yes, they did! I know better than the club rooms will officiate as secretary up at north side of Municipal pier. He gives it as his belief that Coolldge this end, the two men strolling carelessly own hands he had been a fool, and that Hobart don't do business that yrfLB murdered, and about convinces West and have general supervision of What's the trouble? Engine working must pay the price. The cords about he Is right. back toward where he sat, pausing way. I reckon we've played his game the affairs of the organization with bad, and had to come in, hey? All his wrists chafed and hurt with each within a few feet of him, all their all right taking you in. Well, you CHAPTER VII.—Sexton has o%erheard the assistance of the board of directors. right—thanks I'll go straight over and attention apparently riveted upon the movement. The metal wash-stand gave a telephone conversation in the Coolldge don't get out of here so easy, let me see them." home. In which a man demands Natalias him an Inspiration its upper strip was yacht tell you. How'd you come to get onto presence-immediately. He gives an address, This was great luck, yet there was The directors request alk members thin, and somewhat Jagged along the "Had some hard luck?" he ventured. and with Sexton, West, his suspicions us?" of things not being right strengthened very little he could hope to accomplish of the club who know themselves to be edge possibly it might be utilized to "Engine give out?" "That's my business." by his learning that Coolldge nad alone, without the help and authority in arrears in the payment of dues to The red-musjtached one glanced sever the strands. It was better to lied about the reason for the trip to the "Oh, Is It? Well, we'll make It ours cottage/ visits the place. It is a disreputable of McAdams. Even If the vessel had try the experiment than remain thus about, his eyes surveying the speaker remit the amount as soon as possible from now on. There Is one thing pretty saloon. been stolen—which was probably not indifferently. helplessly bound. With hands free so that the club can be put on a cash sure—you were here playing a lone true—he possessed no power of arrest. by CHAPTER VIII.—West is taken surprise, he could at least defend himself. "Broke a piston, and had to be towed hand. So it don't make much difference basis once more. Nearly $700 is due knocked out, separated from Sexton, All he could hope to do would He made the effort, doubtfully at in," he replied carelessly, "We'll be off to what yer idea was. We'll take and comes to his senses And himself from the members for back dues. If be to keep the fellows In sight until bound and helpless, and confronted first, but hope came as the sharp edge again presently." the bird along with us, Mary then the activities of the club are to continue by a man named Hobart. whom West Mac showed up, and, if possible, prevent began to tear at the rope. The very indifference of the fellow It was slow knows to be the man who nad rented the he'll be out of temptation." and the comfortable quarters them from putting out into the house which Natalie visited. The man work, awkward, requiring all the led West to take a chance. The woman nodded. tells him he (West) Is interfering with maintained it is absolutely necessary lake again. Even in that he needs "Some nice boat you've got there. strength of his arms, yet he felt sure "Jim will know what to do with, his plans and if he persists will be done must be cautious not to be seen by that members pay their dues promptly- away with. West refuses any compromise. The Coolldge yacht, Isn't it? Haven't of progress. He could feel the strands him," she said. "All we got to do is Hobart sends for Natalie, hoping any of the gang who might recognize yield little by little, and redoubled his seen it out lately." she can induce West to give up his quest. keep him safe." him. An alarm, proving they were being A matter of general interest net "Are you a yachtsman?" efforts. At last, exercising all his "I'll attend to that come on, Mark, CHAPTER IX.—Natalie releases West followed, would doubtless send "A bit of an amateur, yes have a muscle, the last frayed strand snapped. only to the members of the club, but let's throw the d—n sneak into that from his bonds and assures him that she them scattering Instantly. His wrists were bleeding, and the has no need for his assistance. Her actions cat-boat I play with some. Belong to to every citizen of the city, is the left-hand stateroom. He'll stay there almost convince West she has guilty West thought of all these things as the Columbia club." hands numb, but the severed cord lay all right. Aw, take hold don't be preparation of the tourist camp which knowledge of. Percival Coolidge's murder. a taxi bore him across the city to the on the floor and he again had the free He defies Hobart, and the thug, with two "Off Grant park this boat quarters afraid of hurting the fellow." is to be located on the Rainy river directly companions, attempts to kill him. After a pier, and acted accordingly. The open in the Jackson lagoon. We left there use of his arms. The sudden freedom They roughed him forward, but terrific fight West leaps from the window. west of the interesection of air restaurant accorded him every last night. You know Coolidge?" brought new hope and courage. He West, made no attempt to resist his Third and Fifth streets. This site comprises CHAPTER X.—West succeeds in eu/dlng reasonable opportunity for concealment, "No, never met him recognized the listened at the door, testing thie knob hands were bound, and he was helpless. his pursuers, finds Sexton bound and about twenty acres, the use of while affording ample view of boat, though. Has it been sold?" cautiously. There was no yielding, and gagged, releases him, and the two escape. The woman threw open the narrow which has been donated by the Koochiching whatever was going on. A pleasure In the alley Sexton picks up a/lady's penknife, "Not yet. It wasn't his, anyway for the moment no sound reached him door, and he was bundled unceremoniously^ which he gives to West. company, owners of the boat, a band aboard, and with a barker belonged to the estate. I'm one of the from without. The woman was doubtless across the'threshold, and Industriously busy, was close by, surrounded townsite, is admirably situated for the CHAPTER XI.—Concealed in the knife trustees that's how I've got the use there on guard, and any effort lie thrown heavily to the floor. He struggled West finds a note in a woman's handwriting by a bevy of women and children. purpose and when suitable temporary of it—see? Ever looked it over?" might make to break down the door appealing to the police to "search partially upright, protesting Beyond these, on the same^side, the-Seminole." West takes the note to West shook his head. would only bring the whole gang upon buildings, toilets and city water conveniences against being left that helpless condition, police headquarters, whei'e he finds an old snuggled close against the cement "No, but I wouldn't mind she's a him. Unarmed, he couM not bope to have been prepared by the friend he had known in France, McAdams. but the red-mustached man wall, layjthe yacht. They find that the Seminole Is dandy." fight them all. As he stood there, hesitating, inly laughed, shutting the door tightly, city, will be an admirable camping location a yacht owned by Percival Coolidge. The Seminole was a much larger "She sure is better inside than out unable to determine what to attempt, and locking itr The single porthole for the thousands of automobile boat than West had anticipated seeing, to my notion. Come aboard we've got he became aware cf a throbbing was covered by heavy drapery, tourists who visit our city and the CHAPTER XII yet he could not doubt her being the time enough. Come along with us, under foot, increasing in intensity. the stateroom in total darkness. surrounding territory starting this vessel sought. The name was plainly Mark we'll take a look at the cabin West knew instantly what it meant— West could distinguish the movement next season. The Yacht "Seminole." stenciled on the bow, as well as upon first, and then go forward." they were testing out the engine if of feet in the outer cabin, and then There was little to do but wait impatiently A drive for an increased: membership the dingy towing astern. The cabin The three men stepped over the low all worked well, the boat would cast the closing of a door. Undoubtedly for some further message of of the club wall start directly after appeared tightly closed, even the windows rail, and moved aft across the deck, the off. the two men had gone on deck, leaving guidance. Mr Adaius dispatched a being heavily draped. Some mechanics leader talking fluently, and pointing holidays. It is hoped to add at He sprang back to the port and the won? an there alone. His feet few telegrams to nearby lake ports, out various things of interest. The were evidently working below stared out, eagerly hoping that, as they least 200 new names to the membership. were not tied and he could sit up, although and briefly outlined certain plans of other man never spoke, and West gave there was a sound of hammering, and swept out int-o the lake, he might find Let all members make themselves the hands were tightly bound action for the mor.ow, provided nothing occasionally a fellow in overalls appeared no thought to his presence. He had some opportunity to communicate with a comittee of one to at least behind him. With eyes accustoming further was heard from the missing been rarely fortunate so far, and was at the hatch opening. No one some one on the pier. Perhaps by this themselves to the gloom, he could discern hand in the name of one new member. boat these included a possible wearing any semblance of a yacht uniform looking for an opportunity to question time Mac would have arrived, and be something of his surroundings. In this way the membership will be visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide hi£ guide on the purpose of their voyage. was visible, although four or five watching their departure, unable to intervene, He was In the ordinary stateroom of increased to 600 with very little trouble. search for Hobart, who both men decided The man opened the cabin door, men lounged about the deck, or close as he had no warrant for arrest, a small yacht, with barely space In Don't ask the board of directors could not be included among the and West stepped inside, the interior at hand on the pier, apparently connected or any definite knowledge that the which to move about comfortably. Two to do all the work. Give them your party of the yacht. West told his newassistant darkened by drawn curtains. The with the vessel. While an air yacht was being used for a criminal bunks were at one side, with a metal the entire story in detail, and hearty assistance. dusk was confusing, and he" stood still of carelessness was assumed by all purpose. He had not long to wait. stand at their foot for washing purposes. Mac's interest in ferreting out the after the first step, hearing the latch these, yet West, watching them closely, Hurrying steps echoed along the deck 4. rug covered the floor, the matter became intense. It was the click behind him.' SPECIAL AIRPLANE a voice shouted ouf some order, and beds were made, and a stool, screwed kind of case which fascinated him A hand gripped his shoulders as the end of a loosened rope dropped NEEDED FOR WORK to the deck, occupied a position just with its mystery, but 110 theory he though in a vise, and swung him splashing into the water astern the below the porthole. A few hooks were IN THE TRORICS could spin born from long police experience, boat trembled to the pulsations of the in evidence on the opposite wall but seemed to exactly lit all the engine, and West realized that it was no garments dangled fromJthem to tell Sydney, Australia, Dec. 11—The exploration revealed facts. The great puzzle revolved at first slowly, then more swiftly, slipping of previous occupancy. Indeed the expedition by seaplane, recently about the strange actions of away into the broad water. He place was scrupulously clean, as the girl her part in the affair presenting attempted in western Paupa, still stood there, gazing back at the though unused for some time. an misi'lvable riddle. They fa/1'/ has failed owing to the effect of the fast receding pier gradually becoming West made his way to the port, must have talked for an hour, discussing blurred in the distance, but hopelessly. tropical heat on the machine. The pushed aside the curtain with his the situation frankly from every He knew now he must face members of the expedition are proceeding shoulders and looked out. The smallness angle, yet arriving at no definite conclusion. his fate alone. to the Fly River on foot. of the opening made any hope of The sky in the east was red Mr. Lang, the pilot, declared that escape in that way impossible nor with dawn when both men fell fast could he expect to attract the attention the tropical rain and heat were such asleep in their chairs, still waiting. (To be Continued) of any one ashore. Convinced of that no machine except one built entirely It was nine o'clock, and still no his complete helplessness, he sat down of metal, with an engine of extra word. The two had eaten a hasty on the stool to consider the situation. F. W. BRIGGS, M. D. high horsepower, ctruld withstand breakfast in a restaurant across tin? He had been a fool there was no the conditions. street, discussing the situation agaiu EAR, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT doubt as to that the only thing now thoroughly, but to no more satisfactory Suite 400 Lyceum Building was how he could best retrieve his result. It seemed impossible to recon•cile How Not to Take Cold folly. He had walked blindly into a Phone Melrose 1069. Duluth, Minn. certain facts. If the silver knife, Some persons are subject to frequent trap, suspecting nothing, confidently with its call for help, had indeed been colds, while others seldom, if ever, relying on his own smartness, believing •dropped by Natalie Coolidge, and she himself unknown. Now he must find have a cold. You will find that the was being held a prisoner in the hands his way out. It angered him to realize Garden Guide latter take good care of themselves. of villains on board the Seminole, how easily it had been accomplished: They take a shower or cold sponge why had she acted toward West as not so much as a blow bath every day in a warm room, avoid she did in that house oa-Wray street? struck no opportunity even for him for Overheated rooms,"sleep with a window To all appearances there she had been to cry out an alarm—only that dark open or partly open, avoid excesses, hand in glove with the conspirators, cabin, and the threatening revolver 1 9 2 3 E E overeating, becoming overheated willing even to connive at the Captain's shoved against his cheek. He wondered murder if necessary to the success Drop a postal card for a copy and then chilled and getting us where McAdams was perhaps of their crime. Only one theory the feet wet. Then, when they feel hunting him even then on the pier DULUTH FLORAL CO. was possible that the girl was under the first indication of a cold, they take There Was a Woman on Board, Then I and Sexton, had he succeeded in what constraint, driven to her strange act by 1 "-fel discovering oui at Fairlawn? That DULUTH, MINN. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy without personal fear. She dare do nothing felt that they were very much on their Natalie Coolidge**had returned home, delay and it is soon over. On sale at "He's the Lad, Ain't Her guard, anxiously waiting an opportunity else, terrorized by the threats of Hobart, no doubt. At least he no longer believed S. N. Rubin's. and her own sense of ijtter helplessness to depart. He left the table, and around the muzzle of an automatic she was with this yachting party—evidently strolled out on to the promenade. So in his power. This, and this confronted him, and behind it the there was but one woman Hides & Furs only, must be the answer to the riddle. far as he could observe, this .movement threatening eyes of his guide glared on board. Yet, whether she was there McAdams, unable to remain quiet, attracted no attention, although directly Into his own. or not it was clear enough from what a moment later his eyes plainly caught departed to get his polite search started "Not a move, you d—d spy," a voice he had heard that this sudden voyage GETH HIGHEST PRICE a bit of drapery drawn slightly aside in an attempt to discover Hobart SYSTEM said coldly. "Now, Mark, frisk the of th« Seminole had some direct connection at one of the cabin windows of the in his new hiding place. The fellow cuss, and be lively about itA Had a with the mystery he was endeavoring Seminole, and, he felt convinced, the could not be on the yacht, as that had g'in, hey I thought so. Give it to me. to solve. That was why he Pumps-WateV Systems HKS, FIRS, WON, PBTl ETC. quick gesture of a woman's hand. sailed from Jackson park at far too Nowxget the cord over there and give had been decoyed aboard, and made ft Twca iMii early an hour for him to have possibly There was- a woman on board, then! of All Kinds him a turn or two. A very good job, prisoner—to keep him silent to get Tba UUtSttT COiSWNHCWT BOVSC This certainty of knowledge by evidence made one of the party. He would still old boy the fellow is safe enough, I him securely out of the way. Yet this IN THE NORTH WVST he in the city then, securely concealed of his own eyes, set his blood should say." Ask your dealer knowledge revealed nothing as to what leaping. Whatever the purposes of In some dive of the underworld, perfecting He turned his eyes away, searching their real put-pose was. CRANE CO. these people he was again upon the his plans, whatever they the cabin, confident that West was Me&FvQft.< What did they Intend doing with nim i-:ight be, and, perhaps, arranging to right trail. A little later one of the sufficiently secured. now that he was in their hands? Joe fellows loafing on the pier, a rather Join those on the boa! later. The de­ St. Faul "Come on oufe Mary," he said sharply. had declared his fate would be left hesvlly built man, with closely clipped "Who is this guy, anyhow?" with Hobart. Then it must be that