The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-09

ing to a fashiy dressed fellow, who
slunk along, with a peculiarly sinister
gait in front OF us.
No l replied.
That's Egan." he answered. "Dis-
guised. but he could not take out that
wrinkle above the eyebrow, Now fol-
low him"
We followed him for five minutes or
more: then he turned aside abruptly and
came to halt In front of Japanese rice
cake booth. in a corner OF which we
now perceived savage looking Mongo-
Han seated apparently aimlessly: staring
a small stock of Chinese goods. which.
however, he was making no attempt to
sell
i did not recognize 1t and should never
have remembered those apparently mean
ingless hieroglyphics Crewe, however,
seemed 10 be in high spirits.
Nov, a great deal hinges upon one
thing" he said. "It is my belief that
Thompson did not tell us his whole story.
In other words, believe that he has
been induced to return for final treat
ment either tonight or tomorrow"
Surely rot Immediately before the
light" | suggested.
themselves. Ten TO one he Will be here
The only thing to do is TO wait for
him"
There was conveniently secluded
us was known to Egan. it was arranged
We should take our seats within this
beer garden and remain there. ordering
drinks at intervals in as great quantity
as might be necessary to prevent our
election by the management.
'Langton.' said Crewe when we were
seated with our full glasses before U.S.
al am more than ever confirmed in my
belief that most Ingenious and da-
bolical plot has been Matched for that
young seaman's death. and that In return
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Chinese criminal has consented 10 CO.
operate with him. The sight OF the fire
crackers has confirmed me in this be-
lish champion his death Will be q fore"
gone conclusion"
"But could they not encompass his
death without such meeting2" / asked
''They could. undoubtedly. fistlc en-
counter between Egan or some hired
bully and Thompson would have the
same result. so far as Thompson is con-
cerned. But there would be two draw
backs TO such a plan. In the first place
the survivor would probably be arrested
and have TO stand his trial for man
slaughter In the second place, the en-
counter would not be without danger
10 the life OF the other party Whereas
by making the Englishman the innocent
participant in the murder. all danger is
removed so far as concerns the con-
spIrators.
was more piqued than ever. but /
knew that II was not Crewe's custom TO
explain MS theories until the denoue-
ment. I reyolvcd a dozen Ideas in my
mind. Could the Chinaman have injected
some subtle poison which would be set In
motion only in the stress of q fistic en-
COUNTER My speculntons We're cut short
by my percelving Egan prepare to move
away. In his farewell OF the gun man
there appeared to be a glance of perfect
understanding.
Follow him. Langton' whispered
Crewe. 1T is not essential that we know
where he is going, but il is desirable In
case more mischief is brewing. Do not
be more than fifteen minutes. though. in
any event.
| went in pursuit OF Egan who moved
off furtively through the crowds. He
made his way in the direction OF the
American camp. where the sailors OF the
English fleet were being regaed at a
cIambake by their American comrades.
| The affair was practically over; as !
approached the canvas tent which had
been set up. | perceived n hilarious
crowd. composed OF the crews OF both
nations, streaming out arm in arm.
laughing and chatterng together Eean
made his way toward a large gathering
OF men which seemed TO form the nucleus
OF the mob.
Suddenly the crowd opened and I per-
ceivcd Thompson struggling in the arms
OF dozen sturdy compatrots, who.
ated with the festive meal insisted.
apparcr.ly, in carrying him in state
! down the main avenue OF Coney- He