Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-03-22

down In the minds OF many nc . 80
fessional gambler. But tho ;nsnaata,.
dld not care. In fact, he was sunrarna.
~ happy; for he had forced an on
trance into Gray's stateroom wifi, Tho
aid of q skeleton key during the sn,ug-
glers absence and had lncatod ~
small trunk. That was all he wanted
When the time came he would seize
the trunk, point Gray out. to the in
spectors and his work would no ac-
complished.
The only thing that bothers mo
said the inspector to himself ono a.,
as he sat in the smoking room. putting
a very fat, black cigar, lis how the
devil he ever expc ted To sat that
trunk ashore. That thought. how
ever, did not worry him much and he
soon became engrossed in a game Of
poker with two actors and champion
heavyweight pugilist.
Had the smuggler remained in bliss
ful ignorance of the identity of the in
spector he would probably nj tho
present time be enjoying an enforced
confinement at the, expense of the Gov
crnment. But, unfortunately. the in
spector had forgotten to lock the state
room door after he had forced it with
his skeleton keys, and this did not cs-
cape the notice of the acute smuggler.
lie had locked the door Who opened it?
lie became suspicious and then alarm
ed. From Il steward he learned that
Sweeney had been seen lettering
around the passageway some time be-
tore. That was sufficient. He never
mad liked the way Sweeney had eyed
him on various occasions. What was
to be done? At o'clock the next
morning the vessel would be off the
L1Shtshlp. He thought Il minute. then
ran to the smoking room and. as he
expected, found Sweeney absorbed in
his favorite game. That was lust
what he wanted. He went back to
MS stateroom, and then tip-toed noise
lessly to the inspectors door, a little
further down the passageway. It was
unlocked. He left it wide open aud
then ran back to his stateroom, seized
the trunk-it was IL small affair-car-
ried it to the inspectors room and
showed it under his berth. This done
he shut the door With sigh of salts
faction and went on deck. He had
still one more card to play, and if
things worked right it would be a
trump.
Sweeney retired late that night and
neglected to take off his clothing. It
is likely he would have retired with
his hat on had he not left it in the
smoking room.
At 6 o'clock the next morning the
smuggler played his trump With a
mysterious air he beckoned Capt.
Blank down from the bridge. The YES
sci had not broken u record and the
captain was in a sour mood.
"what is it?''
Listen" said the smuggler impress
sively. II have Il confession to make.
/ come to tell you that in 4 short half
hour this ship will be blown to atoms.
It is my duty; it is in your power to
prevent it Listen This man Sweeney
is dynamitcr and anarchist, an arch
tiend whose hands and heart and soul
areare red with blood of the innocent
lives he has taken. Years ago his father
was lost in the wreck of one of your
vessels. He has sworn revenge, it
has been his main object in life fell
under his hynoptic influence and was
compelled to aid him in his dastardly
scheme. But the spell is broken and l
hasten to save your ship and our lives"
Wen. wnat IS it man? Out with it!''
roared old Blank excitedly.
ut is this said the smuggier calm.
ly. "Under his berth there is a small
trunk. 1t contains nitfo-glycerine in a
sufficient quantity to wreck New York
City. 4 time lock is attached and it s
set for $3.50. Don't hesitate; acs
promptly or we are lost. Do some
thing, dispose of the trunk somehow
and all will be well.'' And Gray
frothed at the mouth and fell to the
floor in II very realistic faint
The captain barely noticed the SNUG
sler With a roar and Il below he sum-
moned the first officer and half the
crew.
"Get that trunk he roared, land
heave it overheard. Clap the man in
to irons
The crew made Il rush for Sweeney's
door and broke it in with bang. Half
of them fell upon Sweeney and bound
him hand and foot, while the rest laid
hold of The trunk. carried it up stairs
with q rush and hove it far over the
stern. Sweeney was locked up Ill his
stateroom and when the revenue 9TH
GERS boarded the vessel ut Quarantine
and asked for McGrath, the inspector.
and Packard, the smuggler. Captain
Blank assured them that he had never
heard of either of the gentlemen. lie
said that he had a dynaniter aboard
g. x1-l,n had tried tn blow