The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-07-07

preceding two, and in the course of few
months, no less than twenty men lost their
lives by meansSo, identical that no doubt
was entertained that the murderous blows
were all inflicted by the same hand. ,.-
Stung to the quick, FOuehe, the Minister
Of Police, set all his spies to work, and offer
ed a.large reward for the discovery of these
unparalleled crimes.
One evening certain B. q member of the
Secret Police, who mad the appearance Of a
Provincial gentleman, was passing through a
narrow street Of the City, when be encoun-
tered handsome, equiyOcal-lOoking youth.
B. stopped, turned, and said to himself,
"Thats a woman in male garb. Ifit should
be she W ,t'.- '.H 7'' H,s-
At the same moment the handsome woman
also turned, and smiled encouragingly.
TThat settles the question" murmered the
delighted SPY. " Now, if can manage the
thing cautiously, my fortune is made" And
retraciug his steps, he accosted,the unknown /;
~ have something very particular to say
to you" whispered B., with knowing leer,
''but it is not possible for us to talk freely in
the public street. Might I not invite yon to
accompany me to my hotel2" :sn-.
I" | suppose you take me to be woman 2"
was the soft voice "You are quite mistaken
my good sir don't mind having chat with
you however; where aie You staying2"
ain the Rue del'Universitel ~.
"Indeed am too well known to go
th, rs."sea E.a9,I .II Ina ,taiG77
al am on the right track" thought the
SPY. "Well, then, he said aloud, "we will
go wherever you like" ..-.ef...4 .
Done," replied the other.
And, crossing the river, the pair presently
entered small hotel on the Place de Chatel-
ct engage an apartment, and ordered supper
to be served IN their room. 1r1F .a, Hfm
"ItI am to remain with you during your
stay in Paris" said the young woman, who
no longer attempted to conceal her sex, "you
had better have your baggage brought here"
B., overoyed at the opportunity thus offer
ed TO lodge the necessary information at the
Central Police Station near by, toucs assem-
ted to this suggestion, and declared that he
would go himself, pay his bill, and bring a
box Of silks he had at the other hotel. After
an hours absence be returned, accompanied
by two porters, carrying on their shoulders
large and apparently heavy box, which they
deposited Ia the corner of the room. The
supper previously ordered was now served.
!" Your walk must have made you thirsty"
said the young woman, pouring outa glass OF
wine for her companion. "But, before you
sit down, have the kindness to give me my
handkerchief, which have left over there on
the sofa. ~ "NT"FarEI' e.i.''3l.
suspecting some trick, B., while crossing
the room, watched his new acquaintance
closely, and saw her throw powder into the
RlaSs of wine which, instead Of swallowing,
he de1terOusly managed to spill on the car
pet. In a few moments he showed signs OF
drowsiness and began to murmur incoherent
words. Drawing the syren near him, be felt
something in her pocket which excited his
curiosity. Upon asking what it was she
produced the Objeet---a beautiful little ham
mer ls,.I 4-r ....sa.r .-.'rT ..lr
"This," said she "iS an oPia'e Ofths most
powerful description. ri show you present.
ly how it puts people to Sleep" ss.--s a.
b., had fallen to the floor, in an apparent
state of complete unconSciousneSs. slOop-
ping over him themurdersSs raised her anti
cipated victims head, placed il in the most
favorable position TO render the blow etfsc-
tive, and had already raised the pretty little
hammer, when suddenly the box in the cor
ner few open with loud noise, and a grip
ofriron seized her uplifed arm. r1... &,
On the trial. which took place shortly af-
terward, the female assassin alleged, in her
defense, that she had been ruined by villain
and had sworn TO be avenged upon the entire
male ser. This romantic story. however, did
not prevent her conviction and subsequent
death on the scaHod. nt-t .t..
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