The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-05-19
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and a fence on a big scale. He'll re-
ceive any amount of stolen goods. pro-
viding he can get fair figure from
the crooks. Scanlon's scheme is to sell
Polinsh the plumber we secured last
week from Kibby & Kane"
And them"
Then" laughed Denny, I'VE are to
crack the Jews safe tomorrow night.
and relieve him of the plumber, thus
doubling the haul we've been planning
to make. Dye see, Zampa?
A crafty smile rose over the latter's
face. and he nodded approvingly.
THAT is a bit rich. Denny, for
fact said he. so we're to sell the Jew
twenty thousand dollars worth of
night crack his safe, and get them
back again.
isn't that a good scheme, eh?'
Zone of Scanlon's prettiest lodges II
he"
Break Off" said Denny. abruptly
'Some of the gang have arrived.
They are to bring the Jew to settle the
business. it being safer than to chance
visit to his shop. This may be-Ahai
It's Jerry Dalton, Who's with you, old
MANI"
II was not. however, very old man
who hurriedly had mounted the stairs,
and Coleman at once recognized him
to be one of the most desperate and ac-
complished safebreakers then at large.
He was a short, powerful man, as dark
as a mulatto.
I'm alone, Denny. but others are fol-
lowing" he hurriedly rejoined. ''They
have stopped at Kelly's saloon to get
drink. A drop of redeye may serve to
loosen up that Internal Jew"
'Polinski is with them?"
yes" nodded Dalton, placing on the
table a stout leather bag he carried.
He joined us at the corner. as agreed,
and I came on ahead to have this
painting down and out of sight before
he arrives here. His rascally sharp
eyes would be quick to recognize the
scene"
rs the deal completed" demanded
Tampa. with some eagerness.
"All but delivering the goods and re-
ceiving the Jews cash. replied Dalton.
"Scanlon arranged matters with him
today. I've brought the gems here,
every blooming spark. and Polinski is
20 examine them and fix fair price for
the entire lot"
Not much need to dicker over it,
since it's dead easy money. and soon
will show us clean profit" observed
Denny, with a grin.
$50 Scanlon says"
Isn't he coming here tonight"
SnOQlu NOT 6ACi6tneu OdIlOIa
with a significant shTug of his broad
shoulders. Don't forget that he is
wanted by Jack Ketch. Trust him to
lie low while still in the shadow of the
gallows."
That's wise. too"
I'm to make the deal with the Jew,
however, and he'll be here within
quarter of an hour. So down with that
yainting at once"
eft 10 removed in half the time -
cried Tampa. with a startling display
of agility. Lend me a hand, both of
you. First tip the frame back upon
the floor Now detach the duck from
the hooks and roll it lightly-That will
do for tonight. BY this time tomorrow
I'll have it prepared for the job at Po-
linskfs. It will mask the back of his
store, all right and if any passerby de-
tects the deception he shall have
medal for his discernment."
Hush, there's some of them belowi"
Interrupted Dalton, Fastening to the
stairs. Move that frame aside and
clean up the table. Look lively"
The huge picture already had been
removed from the frame on which il
had been stretched. 1t was as light and
pliable as a piece of stage scenery,
which it somewhat resembled, and was
quickly rolled and conveyed to the rear
of the loft. To remove the frame, also,
and clear the table of pots and brushes
required but a few moments; yet the
last sign of the deceptive piece of work
scarce had been concealed when the
heavy tread of several men sounded on
the stairs.
Four in all came trooping up to the
loft, and with them was the man
against whom was entertained the pc
culiarly vilainOus project planned. Po-
linski was wealthy Jew pawnbroker,
with a store on the Bowery. Though
the crime never yet had been brought
home to him, he long had been suspect
ed by the police of being a fence" or
a receiver of stolen goods. and Coleman
knew him we'll by sight.
"Ah, here you are, POlinski.' said
Dalton. as the group appeared. You'll
find this crib safe enough for our bust
ness"
We'll. veil. it looks all right, Mr.. Tai
ton" replied the Jew. with an odd
smirk through his beard and swift
glance about the place. And der PEGS
ness viii not take long. Mr.. TaltOn.'
That's right, too" nodded Dalton.
Come and have a chair at the table
It's light enough here for you to ex-
anime our plumber, all of which / have
brought with me. and I'm not inclined
TO bubble with you over the price"
The Jew rubbed his huge hands and
Der brice will be all ride, Mr.. Tai
tom he cried I'm sonorous tones. Never
fear but will use you veil. Mr.. Scan
Ion is too goot a customer to be swim
died by yum OF my cloth
"Humph! If you get any the better
Of ScanlOn. Isaac. you'll be very well
come to It," rejoined Dalton, In a way
that brought a laugh from the group
now gathered about the table.
II don't want to get the peter of
him." replied Polinski with a grin
"Var from it. Mr. Talton. If the goots
are vat he says, I'll take them here and
now, and leave you der money. I don't
fear making any teal with Mr. Scanlon
He's as honest as der tay is long. Get
out der goots, and l will have look at
them"
Dalton already had produced a KEY
from his pocket. and he now proceeded
TO unlock and open the leather bag on
the table while the conversation
among the group was still maintained
Felix Boyd drew closer to Jimmie
Coleman, until his lips nearly touched
the later's car.
Il was not expecting this. Jimmie -
he Y,at1ry7,Y1rad have had in mind 70