The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-07-15
The Detectives Tale.


particular friend of mine, whose success
| in business enterprise admitted OF his
boarding me until I found something te
do. I had been beating the town in
leyery possible manner to secure sltua'
ltion, not feeling justified in entering my
friends Office upon the conditions which
would become necessary in case did
and these were that his only clerk, an
energetic young fellow, should be dis
Icharged to make room for me. This ]
would not for moment think of as the
widowed mother who depended upon
him, would be robbed thereby of her only
means of support.
was becoming tired of this state of
affairs, and not little discouraged, and
was already revolving in my mind whether
| it would not be better to use what money
I had left in seeking another field, for all
my efforts thus far had proved a failure,
when at last an opportunity presented
itself in quite an unexpected way.
After leaving che reading room of the
hotel, feeling disguised with all mankind
and myself too, sought the residence of
my friend, Schuyler Bree.
When entered his cosy little parlor-
made neat and tidy by the hands of the
most loving, affectlonate and prettiest
wife I evar saw found Schuyler seated
alone in smoking cap, gown and slippers,
enjoying fine havana,as was his custom,
before retiring, for it was then about 10
p. N. 8A las
We had been old "chums," at college
and when my father failed in business
and died, leaving me very nearly penni-
less in the world, Schuyler would listen
to nothing but that I should make his
house my home until fortune opened a
door TO me- Turning to me as I entered
he said in most cheerful voice:
swell, Lem, old fellow, I've got you a
situation" 8 ba
stared at him incredulously, for such
good news seemed as impossible as true,
Nevertheless I managed to inquire:
Where ?-what at ?" and took a seat
near hun.
Il don't know whether you'll be satisfied
with it" he continued .tiel
/ fastened to assure him that so long
as it was honorable had no choice.
swell, Lem" he said at length, 81 have
secured you position in the detective
corps"
I'm the detective corpse" I repeated
wonderingly.
Eyes. Now, I'll tell you all about it.
I met the Mayor to-day, with whom am
acquainted, and never till that moment
did it occur to me that might do
something for you through him. I sue
ceeded after great deal of talking, in
getting his promise for the appointment,
telling him you possessed great powers of
penetration, were a thorough physiogno-
mist, shrewd, sharp, careful-in short,
fully fitted for the duties Of the office. So
| it is all fixed. 1 took the responsibility
upon myself in the matter And now,
how do you think you'll like it, eh
Will you take it ?"
Of course I would, and so I told him.
| From my boyhood nothing had occu-
| pied more prominent part of my
thoughts than love of adventure, and
here to my imagination was chance TO
realize the boyish dreams had INDUCED
| In.
Next day found me at the mayors office,
where in due time I was invested with all
the authority of my calling-told to hold
myself in readiness for any emergency
i was anxious for something to happen;
and waited for an opportunity to display
my ability, with an eagerness that in
creased hourly aa
Early one morning I was summoned to
police headquarters in great haste, and
were ushered into room where were
seated the sergeant of police and q well
known jeweler of A. H
The sergeant introduced me-saying to
| the other yu aE5
"This is Mr.. Lemuel Horsk, Sir, of our
detective force, and / think the very man
to aid you In your present trouble"
The whole thing was made known to
me In few words. The jewelers. store
had been broken into the previous night
and many valuables stolen, the sum total
being estimated at about ten thousand
dollars. Among the articles missing was
a large, heavy gold watch, valued at
The burglary was committed by two
men. One of them had been captured and
was safely lodged in jail, and from him
the following facts were CLEANED.
| His companion in the theft, who had all
the booty, was tall, rather slim indiyid-
ual, with light, straight hair, silken
moustache, of pretty heavy growth, and
light color; eyes of deep blue; hand
quite lady.like; a voice of truly feminine
sound. His name could not learn :.
The prisoner stated their destination, when
possible to leave, haa been Chicago. The
reward offered for the return Of the
property was one thousand dollars
/ told them I would do my best, and
then going home, packed my carpet bag
for the journey. | then procured letter
of identity and business to, the, Mayor of
| Chicago, in easel should be compelled
to call upon him for assistance. g90 IS
i At eleven o'clock I was at the depot,
though I had missed the morning train