Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-10-18

and resourceful. What better man
could l have In such position? 1t Is
upon you whom must rely to prevent
the encroachments of our enemies. 1t
will be the superintendent Of my police
who will be my closest conidant. Who
could be more acceptable to me than
your
Il thank you, your excellency. l
thank"-
"Wait. Thank me with deeds when
we succeed. AS said before. there are
difficulties. One cannot leap too great
distance at once without cause. We
must find cause"
"A cause, your excellency?"
What mean Is some potent reason
for this great promotion. The chief OF
the Tomsk police will have palace, a
large income and will be second only
to myself in power. To obtain that
one must do something worthy"
"Oh, IL I could but win that distinc-
ton"
II think 1t even now within your
power"
"You have discovered something"
"Yes-a very nesting place for nj
hilists."
Good! Give me an idea where this
place is, your excellency. There will
be no more nesting"
"Do you know n forge on the forest
road leading out Of Perm to the southT'
"A forge? A horseshoeing places?
"Well. that and all ironworking. 1t
Is kept by q man named Paulpoff."
"Paulpoff. the giant who breaks horse
shoes with his thumbs and forefngers?
The simple minded son Of old MichaelT
What has he to do with nihilists?"
"He is their leader" Neslerov said
quietly.
Jansky turned white. whether from
surprise or horror at the devilish plot
he scented we do not know. But he
sat there waiting. The police Of Tomsk
needed chief The chief would have
a palace and large salary.
Yes" continued Neslerov, this Paul
poff. as accidentally discovered, Is the
leader Of band of nihilists who meet
there in the shops. chanced to pass
there yesterday and overheard a bit or
conversation between the son and the
old man. It seems there Is to be
meeting In few nights"
"a meeting Of nihilists in the shops
of Paulpoff?"
"Yes. Now, it has long been suspect
ed that there were many nihilists at
Perm. but the police have not been able
to uncover them. Let me advise you.
Keep this to yourself-a secret between
you and me- We will 60 to the forge
and arrest these Paulpoffs. If we find
proof that they are nihilists. they will
20 across the border and you will be
mentioned for promotion. Then the
opportunity will come to me to speak
to the minister Of justice for you, and
undoubtedly you will be given to me as
the chief Of the Tomsk police"
Jansky nodded. 1t was not for him
to ask questions now.
Il am ready" he said.
"Tben tomorrow. | will make Still
further Investigations in my own way,
and We shall he ready to act. We must
both 20 TO Perm from here"
Jansky. not being asked to remain
longer. took his departure. And then
suddenly from his repose the prince be-
came man of quick action. He called
from his estate four men In whom ne
knew he could place the most Implicit
confidence. He spent some time at his
desk writing. To each Of the four ne
gave O letter, uuspaled. unstamped, but
addressed to each and apparently haV-
ing been delivered by the hand Of a pri-
vate messenger.
"(io with me. do what bid you. and
you will have gold rubles for a years
pleasure" he said.
Inspector Jansky. happy and yet agi'
tatcd Mt the result of the conference
with the prince. sat in his office IN
Perm on the following afternoon. II
! was growing late. and he had looked
hours for Prince Neslerov.
HE was mistaken or he has failed''
he said HE would have come If there
was possibility of success"
AS be spoke the princes horse gal
loped to the door.
Good! Then success Is possible"
said Jansky. grasping the hand Of his
noble benefactor.
Possible! 1t Is certain. Come with
me-"
Jansky's horse was soon by the side
of the steed ridden by the prince.
81 made it my business to ride past
the shops Of Paulpoff," said the prince.
II met there, just leaving, a man who
was. to say the least, discreditable In
| appearance. spoke to him, and he
was frightened. l saw him crumple q
| paper In his hand. I snatched 1t from
him. 1t was message addressed to
Number Five of some mysterious cir.
Gle, calling upon the person bearing
that name to come to the shops at O
certain hour tonight. We shall be In
time. Let us ride"
1t had so chanced that number OF
| accidents to horses had taken place
that day on the forest road. When
the inspector Of police and Neslerov Or.
rived, four men were within the shop,
their horses standing outside, and all
were apparently in the greatest eager.
ness to have their horses shOd. Papa
Paulpoff was visibly disturbed by this
sudden influx Of the horseshoeing busi-
ness, but the giant Vladimir, who nev-