PAGE FOUH The little breach in the wood panelling, noted and filed away in hia mind the night beore, had played on his .imagination in the interim, looming with greater and greater suggestiveness. A hiding place for articles of a very' private nature, perhaps? That had been his first thought unon notletnir the Irrpiriilaritv. I trust you will pardon my little joke and excuse the liberties I have taken with your valuables .They will be returned to you as soon as yoli shall have donated 10 per cent of their value to. the SoeJety for the Protection of Animals. THE PICAROON. He gazed doubtfully at the Thrilling ' Mystery Story In 30 chapter INSTALMENT NINETEEN The String of Pearls HERMAN IANDON Doctor Moffett would ty Into a rage. Adele Castle would give Martin Dale & heavenly smile And that would be sufficient He started to close the aper ture, and then a doubt came. Suppose the pearls were not Dr. Moffett's property T Suppose they ueionging 10 air. f erryman, the pitiful mourner in the next nousei Not for worlds would the Pica roon touch anything belonging to But he had not expected tojthat gentleman. He find anything like this. An even quandary, but soon bolder hope had electrified his fingers as he inserted them into the hidden recess. It was exactly the kind of recess to which Dr. Moffett, who with Axelson's connivance appeared to take surreptitious use of the house, would confide papers of a secret and highly important character. They would have ben safer there than in a place subject to possible search-warrant and raid, not to mention the contrivances of safe blowers. I stood in a his doubt dissolved. The very nature of the hiding placd in which he had found the pearls suggested sec-retiveness, even criminal design. Mr. Ferryman would not" have concealed them in such a place. Moreover, he would have been more likely to conceal them in the next house, where he lived, and where he could watch them closely. Besides, it was doubtful if Mr. Ferryman possessed an ornament of such .great value. No, in all probability it belonged The Picaroon's imagination had Dr- Moffett, who in all likeli played extravagantly with the;ft00(1 na4 acquired it thorugh Idea. If such were the case If ,sorae shady transaction, the flaw in the woodwork lndi- It was rather droll, thought the cated a secret jr$ceptacl;'for Picaroon, as he reached Qut' his documents used by Doctor ilof- Jand to close the aperture. Dr. fett In his wlqked .enterprises Moffett s silence would be pur-why might it not contain the cnased wth his own rope of very papers he had offered to pearls. For the present the Pica-sell to Mr. Castle for $100,000? ron did not think beyond that What a stroke of luck it would Point. Somehow Adele Castle have beenl What a blow to Dr. must be saved from leaping from Moffettl ithe frying pan of blackmail into But instead he had found this, the fire of marriage to a scoun-Already the Picaroon's first dH but perhaps that difficulty sense of elation was yielding to would take care of itself, a feeling of disappointment. This' He laughed softly, and then, rope of pearls, exquisite- andsu- -with great suddenness, jerked his perb though it was, would not hand away from the opening, solve the problem pressing on With the swiftness of a thought Adele Castle's young heart. ABlde he darkened his flashlight, stood from Its esthetic merits, dulywith his back to the wall, all hia appreciated by the Picaroon, its senses exploring the darkness. A value was a purely pecuniary signal of warning had come out one. It might be worth $100,000. of the stillness, but as usual the perhaps even more I Picaroon's senses had acted in ad- The Picaroon drew himself up,vance of his. mind. As yet his momentarily forgetting the stoop brain could not grasp the elusive that went with his assumed role something that had gone like the A thought burped brightly, ex- faintest tremor through his ears, hilaratingly in his brain. What- The room was utterly still. The ever the exact value of the pearls, : Picaroon thought of the pearls In It equaled or exceeded the price his pocket and the card he had Dr. Moffett had demanded for dropped into the aperture. He the papers. With the pearls in his edged back toward the opening, possession, the Picaroon would Perhaps he had been mistaken, be in a position to negotiate, The stillness on all sides had a terms with the wily doctor. reassurintr aualitv. In anv vnt With an elated chuckle he he had left way of retreat open-dropped the; pearls Into his poc- the door in the rear and the win-ket. Now he reached for a case dow looking out upon the back in his pocket, and from it he yard. Resides, the Picaroon had removed n mnll card with nn MtnhlU)iPl - . - " - . v. I l JW fct VI Ull AUi mm engraved inscription. It read, 'lability to wriggle out of tight Just to make sure he stepped softly to the door in the rear. His fingers closed around the knob. he pushed, and then a faint mutter fell from his Hps. The door wasi bolted on the other sjde. In one direction his escape was cut off. But there were still the win dows and the door leading to the front hall. Swiftly and lightly he card. A similar card was always darted to the window lookinar out and It had Its tang and its thrills as emics wun me ricaroon to for The Picaroon, and without leave, such a card behind him. Itjhese life would have beenHame scrvetfearla taunt to the police and dull affair. As he stood In who had, 'once cruelly wronged! the darkness waitInjr,for the "en-him, and It safo-gunrded innocent cmy to make the next move, there persons against unjust Suspicion, j flashed through the mind recol-After- brief reflection he took'lectlons of exciljng escapes ' In out. Ms pencil and In a cramped circumstances just as dificult as and unaccustomed hand changed the present. His nerves tingled the last sentence so that it read! at a sound outside the door. Cap "They will be returned to you tain Summers? Doctor Moffett? on terms that will be communl- Who could tell? cated to you in due time:" I In a moment his question was With a chuckle he dropped the answered. The door was thrust card into the recess from which! open, the beam from a flashlight he bad taken the ncarls. His irood glared In his face. Behind the friend Summers would grll Jlti i!hl'ghtew lh. s'ocky fig teeth and mutter head and his short legs, grim of face and wary of eye, the bluish gleam of an automatic pistol in his band. And behind Summers was the tail figure of Ferryman, fol flowed by. the white-faced. . an gnzsiy-neaaea Axeison. j stal wart policeman brought up the renrr- ' The Picaroon caught his bre.ajh It was a formidable procession, ,nnd he knew that outside, (he, house, at the windows and doors were more policemen. The house was a trap', and the jaws were about to spring.' It was as tick lish and baffling a plight as he rftd'ever faced. Summers advanced a few steps. 'hen stopped. lhe light, please, Mr. Ferryman Ferryman came forward, a pre maturely broken figure with stricken look In his face. His hand t-embted along the wood work. A little click sounded, and Iho electric lights flashed on. "Guard the door, Carigan,' Sum mers directed. The policeman stood in front of the door, blockading it with his broad back and shoulders. Axel son, looking badly irigutened, stood behinU his master. Sum mers thrust the flashlight into his pocket, tightened his hold on the automatic, and regarded his cap tive with a gelid eye and a tight ittlegrin. He saw a bent, weary- looking figure in drab and unprepossessing garb, one who looked quite harmless and gentle mannered, and who peered at him in a nearsighted way -out of heavy, shell-rimmed glasses. Great get-up!" His grin broadened a little. "You're a scream in those duds. Very nifty! But I know you. You don't fool me, Mr. Martin Dale." "Dale Dale?" Ferryman stam mered, staring at the Picaroon out of hollow, lusterless eyes. "The gentleman who called here last night was a Mr. Dale. You don't mean " "Same one.' Summers declared. "He's changed his style, that's all. I've seen him with that face on and in those togs before." Ferryman blinked his eyes Incredulously. "But the other one was taller, and his looks " "Sure. I know," Summers inter-runted. "But he's Martin Dale, just the same, and this time I've got him dead lo rights." "Do you know.' said The Picaroon, speaking in a gentle drawl that carried no resemblance to Martin Dale's voice, "I haven't the faintest idea what you are talking about. Dead to rights? What a funy phrase!" 'You know what it means. Your game Is up, Dale. You've tricked me a lot of times, and you've pull ed some very fancy stunts on me, but I ve got you now. I've caught you red-handed." "Red-handed?" The Picaroon, held up his gloved hands and gazed at them uncomprehending- ly. "Red-handed? What a droll Idea! What an exceedingly droll Idea!" I And It will get droller and droller," Captain Summers promised. He cast an oblique glance at the aperture in the wall. It was still a gaping hole, for the. interruption had come just as the Picaroon had been about to close It. "Please see If the pearls are still there, Mr. Ferryman." The Picaroon's brows went up a trifle. With a dazed air and a faltering tread, Ferryman step ped to the opening in the wall.. He inserted h'ls'hand. "They're gone!" he exclaimed. "Of course . " Summers chuckled in a cocksure manner. "I expect ed It. That's what I meant, Dale. when I aid I've caught you red handed." He came a little closer with his automatic. "It was n plant In a moment the Picaroon had recovered from his surprise. Summers was gazing at him with a tl- "" found" 'on the scene of each of upon the street, raised the "sTiadelttmphant-grlrrthat yet had an edge his enterprises, and he had never a little, then drew quickly back failed to make good the promise at the sight of a face looking toward the end, but that promise did not apply here. Doctor Mof fett should not get his pearls back on such easy terms. Yet it was a matter of principle as well straight toward him "Trapped!" he muttered. The Picaroon Cornered It was not an unusual situation. of reluctance. Ferryman shook his head as if unable to credit the testimony of his eyes and ears. Axelson held his gray head low and fixed the cornered man with a crafty, faintly gloating expression. "Plant?" The Picaroon echoed. Keally, your language is very TQb, drop , ..the comedy," said Summers'" ImpaRently. "Please look again, Mr. Ferryman. Is the-e anything in that hole in the wall?" Again Ferryman's shaking hand explored lhe opening. With a lit tle start he drew it "out again, ex hibiting a card.. To n Condniifd Tomorrow MAYI1E SHE MEANT WELL H If to t i battle of vlU. fihA Tfnw hrav. Af vnll rtortlri to maledictions, ure of Summers' with Tils oversized; go' unarmed ooblm, Toronto. W .ZtittB DAILY NEW3 Monday, August Sammy Mandell on the right, who won the judge's de ision against Tony Cari-zoneri, on the left, at Chic ago, recently. The referee said Tony was the winner but the judges decided on the other man. WEDDING WAS (Continued From Page 1) entered to the strains of "The Bridal March From Lohengrin." The bride, who was given away by her father, presented a picture of grace and beauty, being attired in anexqulsite gown of duchess lace appliqued 'on crepe Elizabeth over bridal satin, with a conventional veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia.,rQes and lilies of the valley, . ... The bridesmaid, Miss Marjorio Roberts ' of Prince George, was daintily downed in yellow radium silk lace'and georgette, with large picture hat. to match, and cdrried a shower bouquet of yellow rosebuds and white carnations. The groom was ably supported by George Mitchell and the ushers were W.' Watts, W. Mitchell and A. Mitchell. During the signing of the register D. B. Finn rendered "The Song of Thanksgiving," and the organ pealed out "Mendelssohn's Wedding March," as the party left for the I.O.D.E. hall, where the reception was held. K The Reception The bridal couple were assisted In receiving by the bride's mother, who wore an "ensemble of liberty blue crepe Morocco with hat to match, and was assisted by Mrs. J. R. MlWhell. who was attired in black and, gold brocaded georgette, abwvby Mrs . J . Roberts, who was gowned in beige satin with hat to match . The hall was tastefully decorated, the. predominating colors being m4uve4 yellow and while, a flistinctive feature being the arch I of foliage and. flowers tastefully! entwined, neath which the happy i couple received the good wishes of their niany friends. The brfdal' table was centered with threotier wedding cake embedded in mauye tulle and lighted with white and mauve tapers. Afler thef servlntf of n buffet lunch the- bride proceeded to cut the wedding cake, following which the, toast to the bride was proposedtiy the bishop,' who spoTce appreciatively of the valuable services as organist of the cathedral so cheerfully given by Miss Lancaster, during tne past few years. This was responded to by the briden-niorn. who in a happy little petch expressed, his thanks for he manygood wishes. The toast to tUe bridesmaid was proposed. by A. y. Lancjisteind renponueu iu vy j. Congratulatory speeches were also made by Rev.. J. B. Gibson and Rev," A. Wilson, who extend ed their good wishes for the fu ture happiness of the .newly-wedded couple. Vocal and Instrumental solos we -e contributed by D. B. Finn and E. Lyne. Out-oMown visitors Included Mrs. E. R.. Lancaster of McBride ani Mr. and Mrs. Roberts of I Prince George. Numerous tel- egrams of congratulation were re- PRETTY EVENT celved, .including ! London. England a cable from The bride's travelling costume consisted of a charming drew of blue De Lon georgette with matching hat and navy blue coat. A large crowd assembled at the wharf to give the newlyweds .1 rousing sendoff on their honeymoon trip to Vancouver and other cities in the -south, raising repeated cheers as the ss . Prinre George pulled out of the dock. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Smith will take up residence at 445 5th Ave. West. BASEBAILSCORES Saturday American New York 4, Cleveland 2. Boston 10, Chicago 7. Philadelphia C, Detroit 5. National Chicago 4. Boston 1. Cincinnati 7, New York 2. St. Louie Ml,' Philadelphia 7-9. Pittsburgh 6-8, Brooklyn 4-G. Sunday National Cincinnati 1, New York fi. Pittsburgh 3, Brooklyn 5. Chicago 3, Boit&n 1. American Washington 7( St. Louis 5. Boston 3, Chicago G. New York 5; Cleveland C;-Philadelphia 8, Detroit 9. COMMITTEES STRUCK LABOR DAY CEEBRATION The folowing committees have been struck for the annual Labor Day celebration to be held here: Program James Black, J. J. Oillis, J. M. Morrison, V. M. Brown, J. McLean, R. Young. I The proceedings terminated bv; the singing of "Auld Lanir Svne." ing the 'sun shone forth in full; The groom's gift to the brides- radiance, flooding the cathedral maid was an amethyst bar pin; to un Deauiy as me weuuing party i me ueat man, a pair of cuff links. Grounds A. McLeod. G. Ged-. des, H. Fraser, J.McPhee. T.l Black, R. T. J. Rose, John Gnr- vich, W. F0 Cameron. Finance S. D. Macdonald, James M. Campbell, Frank Dorry. SportsJ. Campbell, Jack Ratchford, A. McPhee, J. S. Black, J. Dabb, George Shenton, A. Feasby. Dance - J. M. Morrison, G. Anderson, A. Donald, IJi. Rogers, J. Pottlnger. DON'T . STEAL THAT "Why are you In prison, my:. rood man?" "For driving a car too slowly.'!)-' "You mean too fast." "Naw too slow. The owner ' caught up to me." -Mostinue. ' Charirol. ' BASEBALL Tonight at C:4B, Gyro vs.Sons! of Canada, L TOD MORGAN OFFERED $40,000 FOR A TITLE FIGHT AT LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12: Joe Roth, manager of Eddie Mack young Denver junior lighjtweight boxer, has offered Tod Moriran Bernardino, Cal., five round, and Moxtcan, Dm Snelt Sport Chat u snouia be dishini rattlinir srood h.nli t. iv. me nrusun. nnouid the Gyro. iV .7. 7 "I . .""" ""mini , - -1' nj M 1 teams with flu. . - - . . r. JUm ln I losses for tc Sons and : 1 and six losses cm b fur v ... j and Elks. A win for the ra twill, of course, put them ahV I Jack Phillips, native of t'fintn fa 4ho maim r . -JHaaiaa' weight king of li-:tiari. . (judging by the sh..wu,g tt I against the ourae o ,. ? 1 ... urn gan, ne will rul i ; far aima Httia ft.. w DWtiic injur iij 1 i.rriA Toronto paper. Phiilms d 1 .'. tning except stop h .- rran many have, fuiled tliat feat, ' and n it;, . wis line is hardly in crdw rrtfirtv i f n rrn.. ma A k a U'nuwi novaf rm .,1,1. . weathered the stums I.,. :w, many .scientifi boxen hare- a T11 in covereu. rnmips, who ? b like an Adonis, and wKt t flashy, effective mif rut, be popular. ! ..... r I'Ml Knt ,ii;,. -1- as "Phalling Phil r 'resihed areas, is la, & in United States. He weigh,.!: filled out and is 1 ' , handsomest hcavywc,j;M business since Ccns walked out on thn t says only king of the lSO-rwunders.'SJO.OOO1.' iur u une ugni. ine matcn. jy0rk nt-goiiaieu, wnuia De stagtfd -.at Wrigley Field here In ejtemt ber. , . .,(, Roth's proposition was made to Frank 'Uhnrchlll, -manager for Moriran, It was stipulated thai, should Morgan defeat Mack, th junior lightweight cJiampioc would take all of We gate . receipts. If Mack should win, Roth cill turn over $40,000 to Morgan. Since his arrival in tni'rf1 section, Mack has hFcflwo b'otits-winning both by knockouts. II stopped Baby Sal Sori6, San of that Gyro Club and Natlv v.. ; Canada w't meet (hi, ev me senior Baseball League an "up and at 'cm" Mme pected. If last Friduv 'j c uiM-n as inv .1. is oacK I' r ni U II1UI IS TO !Z'T 1 wspapcrs as si; i,- can iick any wrmun r. c jrj which Is a trood Imo eve" , . . rman 1 say 11, ana aucr;i :.( 11 . Jimmy oonnsion, k-thi t- boy bandit of ( aul !: ;a, managing Scott ov, - t ....... 1 nis man win ngnt ir-t -j weight In the world, url r even but George C ifrc airican Denemotn, wr- 1- t sidered, by some, tn a (it'" Certainly Scott is c'- j rondderation by the r.r directors. Of all thti T 1i1i.UO.upe loaay it is qnw r- Scott ranks 7 racoma, Wash., in three. Mack the ton. 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