Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-13
THE DETECTIVES STORY.

THE DETECTIVES STORY.
In one OF our Western cities a forgery to a
large amount had been effected, and the per-
petrator had escaped with the spoils. The
place Of his concealmcnt was not certainly
known, but he was supposed to be secreted in
New York city. In the city where the crime
had been committed held situation as lieu
tenant OF police. and in obedience to orders
proceeded to New York in search of the for
ger. 1t was my first evening in town, and as
was sitting within the friendly wall of the St.
Nicholas, wrapped in cloud of tobacco smoke,
and a fine specimen OF the latest style OF false
whiskerS and mnstache, l saw enter very
dear friend from whom two years before had
parted in California. As he passed he glanced
at me, but did not recognize me. l was glad
cf It, for, it assured me that my false whiskers
would be valuable aid to me as disguise in
the search which on the next day intended
10 Commence. My friend lighted q cigar, and
seated himself some distance from me. AS
couldn't allow the opportunity of speaking to
him pass by, went towards him and said
"Good evening, Mr.. Markham
"Good evening, sir,'' he replied, at the
same time looking at me as ii endeavoring to
recall my countenance.
"When did you return from Ell Dorado -
l asked of him.
"a week ago but really you have the ad-
vantage over me, ,inasmuch as you are acquaint-
ed with my name while don't recognize you
s'Is that the case ~
"lt is, sir.'
s'Don't you remember me ~
'tNo sir, do not,'' he replied.
"Can speak with you one moment in pri-
safe - / asked.
he accompanied me to my room. When the
door was closed, said
ssDo you not recollect me ~
al cannot" was the reply.
Taking off my whiskers and moustache, and
speaking in natural tone, for before used a
disguised voice, l asked:
i'Doss that refresh your memory 70
"Harry Evans, by all that's powerful 20 he
exclaimed, as he grasped my hand and shook
IL until feared that when he should release it
my fingers would drop off.
''But what is the meaning of all this where
did you come from, and what are you up to
that you must disguise yourself so that your
friends don't know you ?''
On promise of secrecy, and in a few words,
told him what business l had before me.
When ended, he cried ont
''By Jove. Harry, of all the men in the CITY
you are the one L am most delighted to see
for there is little matter which is precisely
IN your line that want attended to.''
assured him that nothing would afford me
more pleasure than to serve him In any way
which might be in my power. Having order
ed some champagne and fresh cigars, he told
me of the work which he had for me to do,
and will repeat the story as nearly possi-
BILE in his own words:
ss1t was just week since I arrived here,
with good health and plenty of money-a COM
binaton of circumstances which considered
particularly fortunste-and last night the
trouble happened which I want you to see
right. During the evening, having nothing
better to do, L strolled into Burton's to wit
ness him in one of his inimitable performan-
ces. Next to me was seated lady who was
neatly but rather Showiiy dressed, and who
appeared to be unaccompanied by any one.
Moreover, she was exceedingly handsome, and
having by some chance entered into a conver-
Saton with her, / found her also very interest
ing. What started our acquaintance cannot
remember, although 1 think it arose from
some remark she had made to me-but at any
rate she was quite agreeable. When the per.
fOrmance was about half through she suddenly
complained of feeling faint, and asked me if
would accompany her where she could get
some fresh air. l did so, and it appeared to
revive her; but after few minutes she ap-
peared TO grow worse, and speaking to small
boy who was standing near, she asked him to
cait carriage. Up to the present time had
ie!t slight suspicion that all was not, perhaps,
as it should be. 1t had been but the shadow
OF an idea'whch her last request dissipated,
ana therefore l assisted her into carriage.
hut no sooner was she in than she fell almost
upon The floor. OF course jumped in to kold
net upon her seat. Hardly was / in before
,he door was closed, the driver sprung to his
DoA' and OF we went. was about ordering
M .lini 10 stop, as had no intention of riding
WIN Hnh him. when the lady, who appeared to d-
zine alne my thoughts grasped me by the arm, and
ssAcialmed: MY dear sir, do not leave me, I
tpes OF you am very unwell, and if you will
oul Tide with me home you will oblige me
'eiy much; 1t is not far and you can instantly |
= l0.urh TO the the theatre. What could do ?
was IN for if, and determined to take it |
G1u'ety-besides, thought L, it may turn out to |
oe romantic adventure; and you will soon |
se mat 1t did, and that the Romance rather |
eAceeded the pleasantness of the thing. SO |
s"aihed seated by her side, supporting her
ss;sa, S sne slowly revived. Although she had |
s%au s" that the distance was but short, and not
Ya. ."s:..anding | was rather enjoying myself, |
&C. &C.. seemed to nae that we were never to |
Ip, although the horses had been going for |
bns time at the top of their speed. In fact |
Irna naa several times thought that they must be
dt;na'ng away with US. But at last, after RI |
lug almost half hour az a break neck |