Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-23
"A Game Of
Diamonds
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.


land and very ingratiating sort Of
man. had patronized a Maiden lane
jewelry house to the extent Of $1,000 in
cash and had met and dined the lead.
was Taylor.
Their acquaintanceship was only
about two weeks old when Mr.. Taylor
started out over his western route, car
lyfng $4,000 worth Of diamonds with
him. He reached Chicago to find the
Englishman there a day ahead Of him
Mr.. Saunders was looking for a long
lost cousin. and while he looked for the
cousin with one hand he dispensed hos
pitality very literally with the other
He wined and dined the traveller So
often that they became chummy. He
took Mr.. Taylor into his confidence and
unbosomed himself and asked him TO be
brother to him.
When the pair had been in Chicago
week and the traveller was about ready
to move to Milwaukee, Mr.. Saunders
announced In laughing way that he
had turned drummer for day to help
his friend out. A man who ran q GER
tain factory wanted to get his wife
something unique in the way Of birth
day present. Mr.. Saunders had hap
pened to meet him and to suggest his
friend, and, II Mr.. Taylor would accom-.
pany him to the house that evening he
would be sure Of sale amounting to
at least $1,000. The traveller would be
only too glad to do so. Of course He
couldn't expect a rich man and busy
man to come to his hotel to look at
samples.
1t was about 8 o'clock Of an autumn
evening when the pair set forth from
the hotel in carriage. A light rain
was falling, and this was an excuse
for putting up the windows. Taylor
was fairly well acquainted with Chi.
cago, but In that drive, which lasted
an hour, he was all turned around.
When the vehicle finally stopped he
only saw that the house, which stood
alone, had respectable exterior. and
he followed Saunders up the steps and
was admitted. They were greeted by
the wealthy manufacturer himself.
who was introduced as a Mr.. Harmon.
and they at once proceeded to the H.
brary to talk business No servant Or
any member of the family was to be
Seen. There was some general talk as
they lighted cigars. aud then Mr. Har-
mon said: 3ts. 5S9.t}s
mir. Taylor, l am sorry to have
troubled YOU to make this long ride.
but l could not very we'll so to you
and carry out my plans The idea
is to rob you of your gems. That was
the plan. from the day Saunders en-
tered the store in New York. and it is
needless to say we have spent consid-
erab1e time and money up 10 dale J.
=. ~ You seem inclined to Joke" replied
Taylor as be looked from one to the
otnergina spnz2le,lway%fsF ffE
A8"But Won will 6nd this no sioza.. said
the man rs he pulled pistol from his.
pocket ,a9d rested it OF. bis knee. You
have a belt containing h{'i0t Of value
able gems strapped AROUND your waist~'
WIN you quietly hantl.it over or shall
we take possession Of it after ydtir
death%' E fia
Look here, sman" exclaimed tit
salesman rs he started IN NV hat s6rr
Of a game is this? Is it = Joke TO test
my nerve or DO you really mean rob
heryI"
It's just this. my dear. brother.
answered Saunders MS he also produced
4 revolveg, II brought you here IL
De robbed. You are Il good fellow. and
| don't want to see YOU hurt but We
must have those gems You are NOT
armed and have no chance against us.
This house was hired on purpose 10
receive you and carry through this iab,
You see. we are two to one and have
all the advantage, and | dc hope yen
will look at it IN u sensible way"
Taylor had lots Of nerve aud pucE.
and for a few moments he deficd ths
I fellows. He was, however. scon mao
to realize that they were desperate
l8scals, and as they We're on the poiH;
| Of ussaultins him he announced that
lie would surrender the gems
r. FThat is. good common sense" SAID
Saunders as he received them "1Ia
loss does not fall upon sou, BIN uIg4
the house, which IS we'll able to stand i.
Now, please be rs sensible about tb-
next move. We have go, your gems
but we need at least twenty haqrz
st,trt We shall lock yon in n el.,eet
and provide You with food, watcr and
%gars. and ly this tine tonorr 81
evening a man viii come and SET yoa
free.
Saunders protested and Threatened
but in the end he entered the ciosct or
the back par'or aud was locked b.
T.. Ten minutes later lie vas alone in the
house. They Left him a pitcher Of Wa
tor, good luncheon and dozen q
cars.
As soon as he was satisfied that they