The L. X. Clew

Smith, a butler in the home of Nelson, has his shoes mended, and the cobbler marked "L. X." in Roman numerals on the soles of the shoes. The butler is a smooth crook, and plans to steal Mrs.... Read allSmith, a butler in the home of Nelson, has his shoes mended, and the cobbler marked "L. X." in Roman numerals on the soles of the shoes. The butler is a smooth crook, and plans to steal Mrs. Nelson's diamond necklace, does so, makes it appear as if some one on the outside had per... Read allSmith, a butler in the home of Nelson, has his shoes mended, and the cobbler marked "L. X." in Roman numerals on the soles of the shoes. The butler is a smooth crook, and plans to steal Mrs. Nelson's diamond necklace, does so, makes it appear as if some one on the outside had performed the robbery. Detectives summoned discover a faint chalk mark on the window "L. X." ... Read all