Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-11-20

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A hasty separation took place between
man and wife--to opposite ends Vi the sofa
and then
Come in.
"Ave ye place, sur, it's an NJ. p. is wait.
ing TO see you.
10 II, see mel A policeman
"Yes, sur"
''There must be some mistake"
"No, sur, it's yourself; and he is waiting
in the hail.. "
"Well, I'll go to- no tell him to come
here"
Sorry to disturb you," said the NJ. p,
with huge brass star on his breast, ap-
pearing with great alacrity at the waiter $
elbow. Believe tiiis-is your black vaiise2'
"Yes, that is ours certainly. 1t has Ju.
lia's--the ladys things in it.
Suspicious circumstances about that
ere valise, sir. Telegraph came this morn
ing that burglar started on the 8:45 Phil
adelphia train with lot of stolen spoons,
in black valise. Spoons marked Il. B.
Watched at the ferry. Saw the black va
lise. Followed it up here. Took a peep
inside. Sure enough, there was the spoons,
and marked T. b., too. Said it was yours.
Shall have to take you in charge"
Take ME in charged" echoed the dis
mayed bridegroom. but assure you, my
dear sir, there is some mistake. It's all a
mistake"
Suppose you'll be able to account for the
spoons being in your valise, then?"
"Why, Lit isn't mine. 1t must be
somebody's else's. Somebody's put them
there. 1t is some villainous conspiracy.
Hope you'll be able to tell straighter
story before the magistrate, young man;
cause il you don t, you stand smart chance
of being sent up for six months.
"Oh, Charles, this is horrid Do send
him away. Oh, dear! wish | was home" +"
sobbed the little BRIDE
Il tell you SIR" said the bridegroom
bristling up with indignation, this is vile
plot. What would be doing with your
paltry spoons? was married this NOM
ing in Fifth Avenue, and am on my we'd
ding tour. | have high connections in New
York. You'll repent it, sir, if you dare ar
rest me.
"Oh, come, now,, said the incredulous
official, "I've heard stories like this before
This amt the first time swinders have
travelled in couples. Do you suppose |
don't know nothing? Tain no use; you We
just got to come to the Station house,
AhiSht uS WCh SO pCdCCuuly. CduSC yOu Will
have tO."
''Charles this is perfectly dreadful!--O
wedding night in Station house! Do send
for somebody. Send for the landlord to
explain it. .r..H
,The landlord. was sent for and came; the
walters, the chamber maids, and bar. room
loungers came, without being sent for, and
fill the room and adjoining hal--some to
cax that tha,, ,yn,,ll,ft la,,a LII. :.
but nearly all to exut that the unhappy
pair had been found out. " No explana-
ton could be given; and the upshot was,
that, in spite OF tears, threats, entreaties,
rage and explanations, the unfortunate new
ly married pair were taken in charge by
the relentless policeman, and marched down
stairs er, 'Oute:tor the police office.
And here let the curtain drop on the
melancholy scene, while we follow the for
tune Of black valise No. 2.
CHAPTER III.
When the train stopped at Camden, four
gentlemen got off, and walked arm in arm,
rapidly and silently, up to one of the bye
streets, and struck off into the foot. path,
leading to secluded grove outside of the
town. OF the first two, one was our mill
tary friend in blue coat, apparently the
leader of the party Of the second two,
one was a smiling, rosy little man, csrryine
a black valise. Their respective compan.
ions walked with hasty irregular strides,
were distracted, and ill at ease.
The party stopped.
"This is the place" said Captain Jones.
The Captain and Doctor conferred togeth
er. The other two studiously kept apart.
Very well. "l'll measure the ground
and do you place the men,"
IL was done.
"Now for the PISTOLS" whispered the
Captain to his fellow second
They are already in the valise," replied
the Doctor.
The principals we're placed ten PAGES
apart, and wearing that decidedly uncom
Portable air of man who is in momentary
expectation of being shot.
"You will fire, gen tlcmen, simultaneous
ly when give the word" said the Cap
tain. Then in an undertone to the Doctor
"Quick, the pistols!"
The Doctor STOPPING over and fumbiug al
the valise appeared 10 find something thai
surprised him.
"Why, what the devil"
"What's the matter?" asked the Captain
strding up. Cant you find the caps?''
He held up lady night-cap.
look here-and here-and here! hold
ing up successfully, hair brush, long kn
night gown, a cologne bottle and comb
They were greeted with a long whistle by
the Captain, and blank stare by the two
principals.
"Confound the luckl" calculated tn,
Captain; if we haven't made a mistake ant
brought the wrong valise'
The principals looked at the seconds :
The seconds looked at the principals, No
body volunteered suggestion. At last th'
Doctor inquired.
swell, what's to be done?'
"Darned unlucky! again calculated tn,
Captain. ''The duel can't go on"
Evidently not, responded the Doctor
unless they brain each other with th'
cologne bottle!'
! You are quite sure there are no pistol
in the valise2' said one of the principals
with suppressed eagerness, and drawing I
long breath of evident relief,
I'VE might go over to the city and &c
pistols" proposed the Captain.
"Darned unlucky," said the Captain
again.
"We shall be laughing stock ofthe town,
coAsolingly remarked the Doctor, if this get
wind
Gone word with you Doctor" here in