The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-02-08


place OF amusement,
The complexion of the well dressed
man was like mulatto's, and his hair
was as black and coarse as an American
Indians. A glance at him showed that
while he may not have been exception
ally strong he was as 1.-THE and active as
a panther.
HE is one of the two that were skulk-
ing through the grounds of the Liver
more homestead the other night" NUT
tered Simpson. II have never met the
couple by daylight, but that fellows
profile shows him to be the one that
climbed the tree and peered through the
window at the interior. Ii was his COM
parlion who attacked and would have
given me my quietus but for those
cigars"
Whenever the train drew up at the
station, Wichman--for it was he-guiet-
ly shifted his position so as to observe
any one that might leave the car. This
was done 50 naturally that noonenoticed
it except Simpson.
HE is shadowing Fairchild, but does
he suspect mel"
The detective could not feel altogether
certain ON this matter, but he was almost
positive that the sepoy had no thought of
him. The dense gloom which reigned
during their first and only meeting pre-
vented any view of others features,
though the silhouette thrown against the
yellow background of the window gave
the American an immense advantage.
But for the exceeding swarthiness Of the
fellows complexion. stamping his nation
atty too plainly to be mistaken, it is I'M
likely that Simpson would have pene-
trated his identity.
He is after Fairchild. He knows or
at least suspects that he has the gem
with him, and he is prepared to take
desperate chances to gain it, for he has
already run great risk. The final strug-
gle must take place very soon in the
city of New York"
The detective considered the question
of frankly making known to the young
man the situation. Thus warned, and
with the companicnship of himself to
help guard the treasure, there surely
ought to be no personal risk at ALL
But the officer was forced to consider
the eventualities. He would have to
avow his own character and was sure to
awaken suspicion regarding himself.
Fairchild would be put ON his guard
against him and more than likely would
repel his offer of friendly aid
II have the advantage over both in
knowing the precise situation, while
neither of them suspects me--that is, /" he
added, II don't think he does.
Since it was important that this cues
tion should be decided before reaching
the metropolis, Simpson had recourse to
a simple strategem. When the train
made its last halt, he rose from his seat,
valise and cane in hand, and left the car
by the rear door.
AS he did so he managed to keep Fair
child and the Asiatic in his field of vision.
Neither bestowed glance upon him.
That settled the question as the officer
wished it settled.
Since there was no possibility of either
Of his men leaving the train before the
arrival at the Grand Central station,
Simpson did not return to the smoker,
but seated himself In the car immedi-
ately behind it. where he had the best
position for seeing all that was to be seen.
1t was growing dusk when the heavily
loaded train came TO q stop in the i'm
mense depot and the passengers left and
began moving along the long platform.
The detective easily caught sight of
Fairchild and was not surprised to OBJ
serve the East Indian walking directly
behind him. The former carried small
travelling bag, but the Americans, which
was. considerably larger, had evidently
been given in charge of an expressman.
1t is long dirtance from Forty -second
street to the Astor House, but Fairchild
seemed to feel the need of exercise. He
disregarded the solicitations of the cab
men, and paying no heed to the surface
or elevated cars walked toward Broad
way, striking into brisk pace and turn
ing southwark ON reaching that great
thoroughfare.
II can walk it as well as he" reflected
Simpson, .'but | would prefer to ride.
He1lols
La some way unaccountable to him the
East Indian had vanished. He was visible
only moment before, but had whisked
out of sight as if the ground had opened
and swallowed him.
II don't understand the meaning OF
that, but it isn't he that is of SO much in
terest to me as this other fellow. He hes
the rajah's ruby, and it is that which ia
the magnet that just now is drawing ne
into this COMPOUNDED leg exercise"
Quite certain. however, that the sepoy
would turn up again, probably when least
expected, the detective continued at the
heels of Fairchild. keeping so well to the
rear. however. that he was not likely to
notice him If he happened Hook behind
him.
But the young man conducted himself
like one accustomed to the city. He oc-
casionally bestowed a glance at the show
windows. stopped TO learn the cause of a
crowd that had collected at Union square
and then strobe straight down Broadway
until he reached the well known Astor
House, which has been the temporary
home Of SO many thousands of distin-
guished and Of unknown people since its
erection many years ago.
Fairchild made his way up stairs to the
Office, where he registered So many other
guests were in the room that Simpson did
not hesitate to step inside for the same
purpose.
He stood at the elbow of the young
man as be transcribed his name in large,
round hand. and the detective wrote his
directly beneath.
Il have package which would like
to lea in the safe until tomorrow, said
the former TO the clerk.
q IAN right. responded the latter, await
ing the handing Of the article to him.
Fairchild reached his right hand inside
his vest and drew out small object