The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-06-10
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b = have not, madam. This is the
most complicated case have been en-
gagged ON. But L have one more qnes-
ton to ask F. -'T .aata.9 .9a .Ge- =
Proceed, SIR" 5faps9 eala 3
siCan you describe any article that
has been stolen z" sfs a4I -ioTEiz.i e.
B tOh, yes,-there was my betrothal-
ring. 1t was given to me by Mr.. Du-
rant. many years ago; but he is dead
now.vl sa9 sol .Elaszf9si .-lIiiJI Fza
Z Please describe it, / said impa-
tiently.' goi ,5.ls11aI l.r=lz .sl s-.-
1t was a heavy gold ring, the let
tiers ST. d. engraved ON it," .si.iF
s & That will do, 2 said 1, and the next
minute 1 was walking rapidly toward
Iny-ledgiags.Fer=a- a long time l
thought of the case upon which was
engaged. l could not believe that
Mr.. Newton was the burglar; but
then the question arose, how came
that bloody envelope In the widows
room?
q
But l must see. the minister, and
know more about him. I sauntered
down Broadway, and stepped into a
store to purchase some articles which
1 stood in need of. While making
the purchase, a man stepped in and
asked for some things which had been
left there for Noah Newton.
"Are you Mr.. Noah Newton ?''
asked the clerk.
"I am, sir" "szHeII 7i'9jii ''--sra'n' y
- Bob, run up stairs get Noah
Newton's things cried the clerk to
an errand boy q u1lhH q AhAlA .
Bob hurried of, aud improved the
time in studying Newton's face.
had expected to sec person of sinis-
ter countenance, but was wofully mis-
taken. 5's'} e'A@'tsa>A ''','sA-''' % ''s-
He was man of about twenty
eight years of age, with a cleanly
shaved face, and was neatly dressed.
His eyes were large and expressive,
and the noble-looking forehead told
that he was intelligent. Though his
looks spoke well for him, I thought
he needed watching, and 1 determined
to watch him, but he went directly to
his boarding house.
The next night I watched Mr..
Newton's house, and saw him come
forth and walk away I followed,
and he led me through street after
street, until we entered r. street.
Was he going to gambling hell?
Yes, it wasytrue. 1 saw him enter
fashionable gambling resort. 1 fol-
lowed suit and saw my man seat him.
self at faro table. He bet heavily
but lost, and at last laid his last dol
lar upon the table. This time he won,
and continued to do SO until he was a
thousand dollars ahead. He then left
the room and went to his boarding
house. a.. a.. -c.,,r s..--, ...s-+ ,.,,...-.r
Night after night /, followed him to
and from the gambling house, but
learned nothing more. .ifs-. ~ i a.,.., E,
But success was to come. One night
| was looking at some gold pens in
jewelry store, when woman entered
and stood near me. Her person gilt
tered with diamonds. AS she turned
her face toward me saw Anna Rod
man, one of the many women in New
York, who ~ IL ,..s54 g,i,. Il .a.
Barter their souls for the means of life''
AS she laid her left hand upon the
counter, I saw plain gold ring glist-
ening ON one of her fingers. I leaned
forward, looking at the ring. I saw
the. letters, 7. D." engraved upo n
it. I knew it instantly. 1t was the
betrothal ring of which Mrs. Durant
had been robbed. ia il u lli i
How came Anna in possession of
that ring? L mnst ascertain; so 1
hastily purchased pen, and took my
station outside of the store to wait
her exit: She came out at last and
walked rapidly away. I followed her
through several streets, until, when in
the vicinity of the Battery, she was
Joined by man, who, as the light of
the lamp fell upon his face, recog-
nized as Noah Newton,S the minister.
Presently Newton came out and
walked away without being followed.
After an hour longer, saw Anna
Rodman come from the building. I
stepped forward and, laid my hand
upon her shoulder. -........ .,...,...
"How are you 2"
Harry Howard"
"A detective? Yes I've heard of
you."
-" Anna, / am engaged in my legiti-
mate buainess, and want you to as
sist in catching villain.
al willdoso if i can, sir.csi
"Then please inform me who gave
You that ring ?" ] said, pointingto the
stolen ring, which was still on her
finger. ,.,a...-..
"Noah Newton, young man who
lives ON s. ST.
"Was tithe person VIII ON you met
while ago ?' . = 3 4
p" 1t was, SIR" a,s -'a R1,.f
Then, Anna, that ring belongs to
Mrs. Durant, and that man whom you
met tonight is a preacher, and the
celebrated Bond street robber."
"Why you don't say SO! He said
lic was jeweler, and gave me many
pretty things!' she exclaimed. -
Will you keep this conversation
as you would secret, Anna?"
eyes, sir; and hope you will catch
him" she answered and walked
away. "a gtL1 aatf it'.tA<
1t was ten O'Clock now, but deter
mined to visit the widow. She re-
ceived me kindly, but her face wore a
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