Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-04-05

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would see him on my return.
For a month or more, while among my
friends in Vermont, Thought little of the
occurrence. It is true the thousand dol
lars reward would occasionally come into
my mind: but, as was not employed 10
the case, the prospect of getting it was ex.
ceedingly small On my return. / spent a
few days in New York, visiting old &C.
among the detective branch of the police
as the line Of busin ess to which was de-
voted can best be learned by miugling
with adopts.
One day, while passing down West st.
some person slapped me on the shoulder
10 familiar manner, saying, at the same
time:
How old are you old fellow When
did you get back? Wasn't you going to
speak TO a fellow. cause you got a new
suit? Made the thing pay, ehH'
Quick as thought, the Buffalo adventure
came into my mind. resolved at once to
follow up the advantage.
NUNS the word, said I. clappiDg my
lips at the same time to indicate that mum
was the word; but also more effectually to
change my voice.
Come in, Joe,' said my new acquaint-
ance, pointing down the stairs into drink
ing saloon. Nobody there but Bill and
the boy. We've had some fine pickings
since you left. Didn't expect you back
till tomorrow; but come in and get drink,
any way
Ciappiug my lips again, blurted
out:
Business; but I'll be around to morrow.
Have ell the boys in at FOUR
So saying, dashed on as Though had
thousand stores TO rob and several men
to murder before could stop to talk. NV
friend in utter amaIement was still stand.
ing where left him when l turned the
corner, thinking no doubt it was very
strsngs, but apparently having no suspi-
cion of identity.
was certain as went to my hotel that
had got hold of string which, follows
ed up, might lead to at least thousand
dollars, and may be as much valuable
! property and still greater rewards. As the
key to the situation was evidently nv
resemblance to some rascal. l thought it
right as | had to bear the resemb lauce that
should have all the benefit that was to
come Of, or at least the lions share; so
resolved to keep my own counsel, and max e
up the case as best could in nv own
room.
Joe was coming back Cd the next day;
Bill (my new acquaiotance) and the boys
had been having good pickings, and they
would probably he theirs tomorrow at four,
if the real Joe did not come round before
ard clear ur, or-adi 60, Tue mystery of to-
day. Joe evidently must be beaded of, or
the other pigeons would scatter before
they could be bagged. 1t was my main
interest, having no local responsibility in
the matter, to bag the thousand liars ard
Joe. But as the street bad two ends to il,
and the bagging must not De done where
1t would brighten the other game. ! began
to see | must have help even 10 the out
set; so sensibly concluded TO lay the
whole affair before the chief, and have
men enough detailed to ensure success
The case was so plain that there seemed
but one plan, and in that we were all
agreed, namely; TO make arrangements
that evening t. have me station
ed in grocery store on the first
corner Of the street from the saloon, with
two or three assistants, and as many more
placed 10 the corner drug store down the
street, 30 as to arrest Joe before he met
his pals and by putting him in close car
riage we might take him of 80 quietly that
nobody would hear of 1t. A few men we're
to be stationed in a private house opposite
the saloon, to make descent if thew saw
any unnatural commOtiOn about there be
fore the appointed hour. But otherwise
all were to concentrate when the hour ar.
rived, and arrest whoever might be pre-
sent.
One hour before daylight we were 10 our
! places. not to attract attention by going
there afterward. 1t gas o long dreary al
ternooD. We fancied we saw now and
then suspicious person passing; but no
more perhaps than we might exnect to see
on any other street in the city. None came.
| Crackers and raisins had been disposed Of
at our grocery. and yet my double had not
made his appearance. Whether they had
taken him at the drug store we did not
know; but supposed our chance to be much
! the best.
While we were discussing these proba-
| bilites, with eyes all the time directed to
| the street, my comrades in one voice cried
| out, There be comes and dashed out to
arrest him-l meantime persistirg it was
not the man-on resemb lance-hold on =
But it was of no use. They bad him in
the carriage IN twiDkling, and ell but
two we're back in the store 80 soon that
our conversation need hardly have been
interrupted only as this episode served to
| give it new direction.
AS near alike as twin brothers, except
the cloths. Not doubt Of it, they all
| averred.
But had still to confess o great many
doubts. as did not see the sligbtes re-
sembIapce. /, who had seen myself for
thirty-odd years, ought to know better
how looked than they who had not seen
me so many hours. But The sequel will
show who knew best Four o'clock came,
and, as by agreement. we concentrated in
front and rear of Hascomb's saloon. ]
took my place in the rear, while most Of
the local stars dashed into the den. We
bad only 6 moment to wait before six OF
eight Of the gang came rushing past US il
their efforts to escape. Our squad gave
instant chase. My frieOd of yesterday
being the only one recognized, received
my especial attention. Following hin
around the corner at the top of my speed
was surpriaed for the instant to see hin
slacken his pace, as though waiting for mt
to come up.
Bully. Joe we've lodged 'em this time
anyhow
The precise state Of the case was evident
Without waiting for an answer, he wen
Cd, hurriedly:
jerks saw me, and knows were liv,
and this will arouse his suspicious. II
wager he'll be around ~ No. 81 befor
night; and those traps must be moved, o.
we'll be certain to lose 'em'
Move 'em tis,' said !; aud on we wen
running where We thought it safe, aot
making good time all the way-my com.
paniOn little in:advsnce, and wondering
what made me so laggard.
We were not long in reaching No. 8
Grove street. NV friend had the latcl