Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-02

A Plous BURGLAR.-We find in the st.
Paul Poassr OF Dec. 25,h, the following
short sketch Of the doings Of young man
representing himself IS from Davenport, and
a member Of the Chris.isn Association Of
this city.
1--WE yesterday morning published the
particulars Of robbery committed at Min
nespolis, at the house Of Rev. D. Allen.
The rascals career since the robbery has
been vsry brief one. Ills name is Chso-
dors r. Caldwell, and he IVES enabled to
commit the robbery BY playing the pious
dodge. Soon after committing the robbery
he started for Chicago, ostensiby fos the
purpose of seeing about the payment OF
voucher of which he pretended he had been
robbed. He arrived 10 this city Tuesday,
and yesterday morning about Z o'clock.
vent to the ticket office. on Jackson street,
and purchased ticket for Chicago A few
moments after re left, Marshal Coleman, OF
Mime polls, entered the Office and enquired
as to what point lie WAS going, and what
kind Of money hs paid for his ticket. MIR.
Weed sho wed the, Marshal the greenbacks,
which were recognized ss those stolen from
DR.. Allen. lie Immediately followed Caid-
well, arrested and searched him, and found
the gold watch taken from DR.. Allen, and
a considerable amount Of money besides.
Of course the young gentleman was taken
back 10 Minneapolis.
lie slid into the affections Of the people
st the Seat Of Destiny" in very sancti-
monious way. He introduced himself at
the rooms Of the Young Mems Christian
Association, and represented that he be-
longed to; similar association at Daven-
port, Iowa. lie also claimed that he
belonged to the Presbyterian church.
so pious WAS he in appearance
and profession, that the Rev. Mr.. Esgleston
accompanied him to the Rev. DR.. Aliens,
and introduced him TO the latter, where he
became Immediately boardsr in the latter's
family. He was apparently . very devoted
Christian, being always prompt in his st-
tendance upon religions meetings, and most
vehemsntly attached to the Y. M. @. A. and
the Sabbath schools. Though he passed
himself off as in the employ Of the railroad
he gave large portion Of his time to the
m,ss industrious missionary work. He
yearned for human souls and was SO anx-
ous to save q great many Of them that he
neglected not only his railroad affairs. but
his own precious soul. and after boarding
in the Rev. DR.. Aliens house about three
weeks rose up from his slumbsrs one dark
night and plundered from 4f. Allen and his
family the articles mentioned yesterday in
the columns Of the Pioneer. In giving the
particulars Of the manner in which he dg-
ured, the Tribune says Caldwell stated TO
the Y. NJ. c. A. that he could easily obtain
leave Of absence from the railroad during
the winter months. and proposed to 50 -
missionary TO the lumbsrmsn until next
spring. Pay was no object, he cared fol
nothing but the welfare Of souls, and only
required money sufficient to pay his expen-
ses. The proposal was received with favor
and it was finally arranged that be should
start for the pineriss on Monday Of last
week. His departure was delayed, however,
from day to day, awaiting the arrival Of .
package OF money" On Friday morning
he stated that he had received 800 per ex
press, but thought he would defer starting
until after the Sabbath. ''FridAy was On
unlucky day" On Fridiy night the buT
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