The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-09-15
CHAPTER Xxx

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Matthew Mark Easton received a letter
which caused him to leave his breakfast
untasted and drive off In the first hanson
cab he could find to Tyars' club.
The waiter whose duty 1t was to look
after the few resident members informed
the American, whom he knew we'll BY
sight, that Mr.. Tyars was not downstairs
yet.
| WE'LL replied Easton, II guess III
walt for him: in fact, am going to have
breakfast with him-a boiled egg and two
pieces of thin toast
| He was shown into the room occupied
by Tyars, and proceeded to make himself
exceedingly comfortable in a large arm
chair, with the morning newspaper.
| Tyars was not long in making his ap-
pearance-trim, upright, strong as usual,
and conveying that unassertive sense of
readiness for all emergencies which was
at times almost aggressive. He carried
mis- hand in the smallest and most unob-
trusive sling allowed by the faculty. At
mis- heels walked Muggins-the grave, the
pink-eyed. Muggins was far too gentle
manly dog to betray by sign or sound
that he considered this visitors behavior
trihe too familiar.
Good morning, captain" said Easton,
cheerily. well, Muggins, l trust see
you In the enjoyment Of health"
The violent chuck under the chin with
which this hope was emphasized received
but scant acknowledgment from a very
stumpy tail.
Il have news" said Easton, at once,
laying aside the newspaper; news from
old Smith-Pavloski Smith"
Where 'front.'" inquired Tyars, with
out enthusiasm
From Tomsk. 1t is most extraordi-
nary how these fellows manage to elude
the police. Here is old Pavloski-an es-
capped Siberian exile-a man they would
give their boots to lay their hands on
goes back to Russia, smuggles himself
across the German frontier, shows that
solemn face of his unblushing in Peters
burg and finally posts off to Tomsk with
lot of contraband luggage as a mer-
chant. thought had fair allowance
OF cheek, but these political fellows are
far ahead of me. Their cheek and their
calm assurance are simply unbounded."
The worst Of It," said Tyars, turning
over his letters with small interest, lis
tnat the end Is always the same. They
all overdo 1t sooner or later"
Yes" admitted the American, whose
sensitive face betrayed a passing discom-
Tort, but 1t Is no good thinking of that
now"
Not bit" acquiesced Tyars, cheerful
y. Only l shall be rather surprised
IL meet those three men up there. 1t
would be better luck than one could
reasonably expect"
III one of them gets through with his
party, all concerned should be very we'll
pleased with themselves" said Easton.
Now listen to what Pavloski says"
He unfolded a letter. which was ap-
parently commercial communication
written on the, ordinary mail paper of a
merchant, and bearing the printed al
dress of an Office In Cronstadt.
On the first page was terse advice.
written In delicate, clerkly hand, of the
receipt by Hull steamer of certain num-
Der OF casks containing American apples.
This, said Easton, as from our stout
friend. He has received the block SOUPS
and the Winchester cartridges"
He then opened the letter further, and
on the two inside pages displayed a close
ly written communication In a peculiar
pink-tinted Ink, which had evidently been
'rought to light by some process, for the
paper was wrinkled and blistered.
have, read the American, SLOWLY.
as II deciphering with difficulty, reached
Tomsk without mishap. l have bought
a strong sledge, wholly covered In. and
Instead of sleeping In the stations. USUALLY |
lie down on the top Of my cases under the |
cover. give as reason for this the in |
formation that / have many valuables- |
watches, rings, trinkets-and, being a
young merchant, cannot run the risk Of |
theft to save my own personal comfort.
have Travelled day and night, according
10 the supply Of horses, but have always
'ucceeded hitherto In communicating with
hose who are to follow me. One man on
ny list was In the prison indicated: he IL
probably dead. l find great Improve
nents. Our organization Is more mechan-
cal, and not 30 hysterical-this / attrib-
lite to the diminished number of female
workers. All the articles with which your
'oresight provided me have been useful.
,ut the great motor In Siberia Is MONEY!
With the funds have at my command I
eel as powerful as the Czar. l can bnv
whom like and what l like. NV onIy
egret 10 that the name Of g. T. has to
'e suppressed-that the hundreds of In
lividuals who will benefit by his Grand
will never know the name Of
he Englishman who has held out His
aden hands to those groaning under the
oke Of barbarous oppression. When
We are all dead, when Russia IL free.
Ii name will be remembered by some one'
The watches will be very useful: I have
old two at high price; but once be.
ond Irkutsk, and will send or give ons
0 the master Of each important station,
r to the starosti Of each village. Nv
his means those who follow me will know
hat they are on the right track. l haya
nough watches to lay a train from Ir-
utsk to the spot where I assemble INV
arty. met my two companions by ,
ppolntment at the base Of the Ivan Vel.
II tower In the Kremlin, and we spent
alt an hour In the cathedral together
'ithin musket shot Of the Gear, and nm. :
or the very nose of the cream of his !
olice. Since then we have not met but :
re each working forward by the pre- !.
cribsd route alone. I see great changes ]
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