| WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE, “Death strikes GARRETT FOLSOM | swimming with a party at Oc- | e8n ‘Town, N.J. After being perfunct-} just before his death ing next to NED BARRON, known as the Copper King. Then the startling is made that Pelion had ben announcement stabbed to death in the water. a = ¥ . is questioned, as and his wife, but no hight is oped ¢ po the mystery. Anastasia Folso eccentric and masterful ae of ‘the dead man rives and cOmmand,. At the inquest be. is cetabilsed that th qieath weapon was haq a Orient- al knife, gre that it men its scabbard h®d been purchased on the board- walk. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY 2 CHAPTER XVI “Then,” said the coroner, “our next step is to find out who did buy this particular weapon. What is the adtiress of the shop, Mr. Meeker?” “It isn’t. exactly a shop, it is an auc- tion room place where auctions are held of eos stocks or consign- ments carried there for that purpose. “Yes, “Well doubtless the proprietors can give us the information we want. Jepson, you'd better go there yourself, and now, and learn all you can of the / matter The ‘detective went off once, -and,the coroner, with a sigh, return- ed to his investigation S - in rather a strange predic- the said, fran “Never oitore have I had to oan tat an in- quiry with -so little evidence to work on. The question before us is how Folsom come .to his death? Who used Those are the only mdttere that affect us. With the private life of the gentleman have no concern, unjess it can be shown that it has to do with his tragic death. “There ts nobody under suspicion in the cace but it Is undoubtedly mur der, and was apparently committed with premeditated intent There is tittle question of motive oppor- tunity. which are usually the firet matters to be taken up ean readily see, everyone in the ean at the time of Mr. Folsom’s death may be said to have had opportunity, am we and so far as we have been able to , learn, geal has shown any evid- ence of having had a motive. h makes he affair most mysterious, for men are not murdered without motive. And so, gentlemen of the jury. I will call on those who knew Mr. Folsom personally, and you may father what k nowledge you may from was verbose and stpted this case he wae by reason of his own uncertainty how lo proceed. Tt géemed absurd to gall on rhe peao- Spe’ who knew Garrett Folsom, for atura little f dicti n, but in more so, they were the ones most interested in learning the truth, and the onee least likely to be implicated in the crime, However. it was the only thing to be done, and Miss Folsom, as the nearest relative of the dead man. wags called next , Her testimony was, of course. only to the effect that she had been sum- moned to Ocean Town by the telegram announcing her brother's death. This message had been sent to her Chicago home, but as she was in New York, fowarded to her there ‘and she had immediately started for the seashore resort. She answered readily the coroner's questions as to her brothers business and habits of life, nothing she had any bearing on the In addition to the information required of her, she reiterated her determination to bring the murderer to justice. and declared BAKING POWDER borane RO AUG Most Canadian Housewives use MAGIC BAKING | POWDER to assure SUCCESSFUL |respect her, though none of ©\ always, though to please him every- jin his rooms or just going there.” herself willing” to o- apend - as 1s much . of her fortune as might be necessary in order to succeed in’ her quest > There wee something about Anas- tasia Folsom that made her hearers them would have cared to ma effort to become better acquainted with her. She was not attractive, she rather re- pelled people, yet none could say she Was not sincere. and determined in her effort to re the mystery of her brother's dea The next Saino 3 was Ross, the dead man’s valet But he had no more of importance} some time?’’ Hubbard asked, a bit perfunctori!ty. “Four years, sir.” replied Ross. “He was a good master?” “In every way, sir. He was kind thing had to be in strict accordance with bis orders “And you came here when? “Day before yesterday—that is to say, Thursday, sir. We arrived in the late afternoon and went with him , Folsom | do on Thursday after reaching here as we arrived, he fore me to put away his clothing and belong- ings, and he went out for a stroll on the boardwalk. I didn't see gain until he came in to dress dinner. After he was dressed, he told me I could have the evening to myself. He advised me to go for a stroll onthe boardwalk or to take a ride in the chairs or to goto a movie show “Which dia you do “I did all three. The gay scenes t mntareetinns and I had a redo evening re waattan time talking to oss," aie es Folsom put in:with an annoyed shake of her hea “Ive known the man for years: he was my brother's trusted assistant. Get what he can tell of Garrett's doings the morning he died. and then get at some more {mportant witness." Coroner Hubbard was not ac- advices from customed to his audience , to proceed, but Mies Folsom’s suggestion was sensible and he showed no resent- ment. “Tell us, then, Ross." he said. “what Mr. Folsom did the morning that he met his death. Tell the story of the day “He ton e early.’ as he = always does. sir. I mean about eight : lock, earlier than most men on holiday. He went downstairs and breakfasted in the dining | roor Mr. Folsom was never one to hav meals in his room Then he came back to his room about, maybe te o'clps told me to gét out hi bathing it and the bag of toilet things that he always carried with him to the -hath house. “IT did this. and very soon he picked up the bag and started off. He turned back to téll me that J could go for an ocean dip while he was . but to be back by one o'- clock. as he would return about that time." ‘And vou went in the ocean, hen?" “Yes, sir, for a short time. I did- n't stay in long because be sure to be hack in rooms by one o'¢ lock, “And J “Oh yes. some time before one half- ‘past twelve or thereabouts.” rou saw or heard nothing of the commotion caused by Mr. Folsom's death while you were in the water or on the béach? “Oh no. IT was I wanted to Mr. Folsom’s By told Mr, about that Folsom half-past time I was “Your own room is on the same floor with Mr Folsom's?’ 8, at the back of the house Mr. Folsom's rooms are on the oc- ean front.’ “Yes. Now, Ross, think carefully. Do you know of anybody who could have any reason or any intent to wish for Mr. Folsom’s death?’ > oN , sir. Not anybody.” “Who will benefit by his de- cea . “Bonetit, sir? yes. financially. I mean.” “I'm sure I don’ know, sir.” “Don't as those questions of Ross. Mr. Hubbard interrupted Miss Folsom with asperity. ‘I il tell you a a b-] =“ he a have to do with the inquiry into his death.” “They might have do with it. Miss Folso fortune receive the bulk ey Mr. Folsom's ort a ge deal to Who ae I can tell you in a general way. The will of my brother leaves some minor bequests, but the main part of his estate is divided approxi- nately into thirds, one of which wilL be - another will go to a nephew of mine and the other to Mr. Ro oger Neville, my brother’s friend = business asso clate."" “Wh is this nephew? Where is ne? t “His name is ig A me Pelton. He fs-just now in New York its. yn with him the neventng be- fore ame down here. : ureday evening, that js?" “Yes, night before laat. Now. Mr. Hubbard, a ‘at on with your inguirys for I want to-learn all I can these matters before I engage “en own detective to ferret out the mye- ry. HAPTER XVII The Pa glared at her, but as she, of course; had right to en« tes a private detective if ‘sh. e osé, he pean ho response to herj, ireaaing 4 yt | wosta” Ike. to hear from 5. were in his” Eecissara “Yes,” Neville aia. stepping “for- -Mre, Vaidon to the;t -whe—were= In Gon ¥ersation with Mr. Folsom just Crest ne went into the aan ward, “We went in the. water to- machi “The ere were others with your” “Two: ‘ladies, “Mrs. Barnaby and. eYes. pet tell me now, did you notice anything unusual about Mr. Folsom's manner? Anything appre- hensive?’ sae. Sapa “ot the the best of rsh its and Toaliy & enjoy his ocean dip with the rest of u “You and he were business part- ners, I am -told.” & “Not partners; we mes : in the same company hat company was that Mr. Neville?" “The Royal Realty Company. But Mr. Folsom was president, I am merely vice president.” “Ah, yes. Real estate?” “Yes, a Chicago concern. Now that Mr. Folsom is dead, much of the business will devolve on me.” “Naturally. And you are one of Mr. Folate. heirs?”’ “Yes, as Miss Folsom stated.’ , “Now, Mr. Neville, will you re- count as exactly as you cart, the cir- cumstances of olsom’é, death? Tell the minutest details as fou saw he matter of fact, I suw very little. I was at some distance from our party, and whenever I endeavor- ed to speak to them a wave came and either bowled me over or swept a- way all sound of my voice, so I gave up the attempt and merely swam a- round in the surf by myself.” “Then what was the first intima- tion you had of anything aan ng happened to Mr. Folsom? “Naturally, I glanced toward our to see olsom. I to the rope and then people got between us and I couldn't see what was going on. saw the two guards carrying some- one ashore and I ge aia at once that it was Garrett Folsom “You were near enough to see him then? “I didn't see his face, but I rec- ognized his bathing suit, gray with black stripes, and I felt sure it was he. I went immediately to where the stood, holding 2 rope, hey were almost over- | come with fear =~ Mr. Folsom had} suffered a strok ora sort, | aarieed at once, and suggested go to our bathhouses — in order to be of any possible friend.’ is what you did?” They agreed that was the — sti. ‘m 5S DAY TRIP to Island and Return $45.00 -Including Meals ‘and Berth MACKINAC Ss. S. Week End Tripto §|f Manitoulin | f Island and Return ( ; t mew Holiday Service is manncouun’s Georgian Bay — Manitoulin and North Shore — Soo — Mackinac the consis te best thing to do, and we were soon dressed and back to Where we heard the death and Thank you, Mr. his business associate: ficial in his company, charge of Mr. ‘ letters that him? Before Roger Neville could an- swer Miss Folsom spoke up. “Indeed he ts not. I am in charge ville. and as are you. Folsém's papers and are down here with of my brother's effects, including his oney letters, papers and per- asuat belongings. p She sat upright and glowered at the coroner as if.he had offered her a deadly insu “Oh. I beg pardon I'm sure. * executor of Mr. Are Fol- No, his lawyer in Chicago is his . But as nearest of kin, Iam n charge of his Property, and I pro- pose ta remain so. “You have his 5: rooms at the ho- te]?" “T have “Has anything She gave him a most pitying. “Everything has been touched,” she said. “Last night before I slept, went over every one of his letter and papers as well as all his clothes and personal property of all kinds.” “And you found no papers or let- ters that could in any way give any been touched?" glance that was al- hint as to' the possible identity of the criminal?” Again that look of utter scorn mixed with the tolerance one might ow to a small child or an irrespon- sible mentality. ad there been any such,” An- astasia Folsom informe him, “T should uot now be here listening to this futile querying, but I should be after the suspect and getting him the bars! No, I found no letter or paper that gave the least hint of which way to look for Mis ee. But that in vay de- ers me from continuing ‘the search. I shall get find the villian and shall see to it that justice is done “You will hold those Papers and etters subject to the investigation a the police, madam. We will send our detectiyes to examine them shortly.” “You may, sir. No one will more glad than I if you can tina any hint of a way to look for light on the matter “Mrs. Barnaby,” was tHe next witness called, and the Duchess, though trembling with nervousness and embarrassment, walked steadily up to the desigmmted chair, “There is no -use-invrepesting test- imony,;” Coroner Tubbard speaking gently, s he noticed her quivering Hip and trembling pinta: 2 me if you noticed any- thing about Mr. Folsom’s manner or speech that was unlike himself, or sort. fear or hervousnéss of any “No, I did not,” the Duchess re- plied, relieved’ at the easy questio him the night- hefore— “You stood next to him ort 3 fh in the “Not at es ha bah he—he went ain- de er: i -was next him but one, then.” 0; pit next bimt’’ “Mre. 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Though tn no way overdress- ed, her bright-colored beach cape, falling from her graceful shoulders, gave her the look of a Spanish prin- came that cess. Indeed, the beach cape was made from a Spanish shawl, whose gorgeous embroidered flowers shone out tustrously from a black back- ground. “Mrs. Valdon, will you add anmy- thing you can to the story of Mr. Folsom’s death in the ocean yester- day? “How can I add anything? I do not even know that he died in the ocean, except by hearsay.’ While not exactly flippant, Car- melita’s manner was distinctly dis- interested, and the coroner was little at a loss how to treat her, But he felt it was best to it to her 6traight.” it to himself, and he said, sternly. “Do not attempt to quibble. know now how and when Mr. som met his death. 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