The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-11-19

IA Russian he must be Nihilist. Good
heavens the welfare of the populace, the
very fate of the dynasty, may be at stake.
Perhaps this man carries an Internal MAJ
chine concealed upon his person. Am |
not somewhat foolhardy to remain near
him? But what is the life of one man to
the safety of thousands ? Though [ per
ish myself [ will run this villain to earth
| will take him in the very execution of
his dire purpose. / will risk my life for
Here collided violently with lamp
post. This delayed me for some time, but
when | again caught up my man was re
warded by perceiving unmistakable signs
of criminal communication. Two or three
times | had noticed an individual, on the
opposite side of the road, almost keeping
pace with the one | was following | was
rather suspicious Of him at first but when
| saw him 90 into public house | natm-
ally came to the conclusion that he had
dropped out Of the chase. was wrong,
however \ little farther on my man
turned back and went into the same house.
Now, thought | as | followed him, the
plot thickens.
found my particular villain sitting at
a table, reading newspaper. His con-
federate was sitting near, but there was
no attempt at conversation. ordered
something 20 drink and took a seat in
corner where | could closely observe
their movements without it being appar-
ent that | was playing the spy.
For nearly quarter of an hour fur
lively watched them; then my patience
was rewarded. The man who was read
ing took out pencil and began scribbling
something on the margin Of the newspa-
per.
'He is arranging the details of the
crime" said to myself. IF [ can only
gain possession of that writing shall have
a clue
Presently the man threw the newspaper
down by the side of his accomplice and
walked out I did not follow him this
time felt convinced that he left be-
hind all | wanted
| thought of walking over and taking
up the paper, but, as [ had anticipated,
before [ could do so the other man pounced
on it like hawk. For few minutes he
pretended to read the news, then | saw
his eyes sneak to the side of the page and
deyour the pencil note.
''Now, this is where displayed my ge-
MUS When the man had read the note
he deliberately tore off the piece, folded
it up, stuck it into the gas and lighted his
cigarette with it. Like flash | took out
cigarette, and, walking over to him, said
the usual "After you, please, in the most
natural manner
He hesitated moment and glanced
sharply into my face. Apparently he was
satisfied with his scrutiny, for he handed
rne the slip. l lighted my cigarette, put
out the paper, and threw it on the floor
so that it went well under my chair, [
then resumed my seat and waited devel
opments.
A few minutes later the man left, and,
with my heart in my mouth, picked up
the paper and spread it out. Part of the
writing was burned, but what remained
almost made NE yell with triumph. 1t
ran thus
Attempt will be made tonight...........
Col. Lewis house in. Observation-Disclosures.
approach from back garden in Carbon st.
Black Jake and Ned Sawyer.
That was sufficient for me. 1t was
plain that Colonel Lewis house was to be
the scene Of a desperate outrage. Proba
bly, the Colonel would be murdered and his
residence blown up by dynamite. The at
tempt would be made from the garden,
which could be entered from Carbon
street. | shook with excitement 1t was
as plain as daylight
''Let them come, [ muttered. ''Let
them come with their Black Jakes and
their Ned Sawyers. Let them come.
They will not have it all their own way.
[ will be there l, Arthur Clarence Fitz-
Gerald Mackenzie, and if they outwit me
they deserve to escape, for they will, in
deed, be clever rogues.