The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-05-13


and light color; eyes of Il deep blue, hand
quite lady like; u voice. truly feminine
sound. His name l could not learn
The prisoner stated their destination
which when possible to leave, had been
Chicago. The reward offered for the re.
turn Of the property was 900.
| told them / would do my best, and
then going home l packed my carpet
bag for the journey. | then procured a
letter of identity and business to the
mayor of Chicago, in case should be
compelled to call upon him for assist
ance.
At eleven o'clock was at the depot,
though had missed the first train by
full two hours.
Soon however I was on my way, and
when l reached Chicago, instead of put
ting up at a hotel sought rooms at pr-
pate boarding house. Then commence
ed my search.
a week slipped by without anything
transpring to arrest my attention as
having connection with my search. I
had looked over the book of arrivals at
every hotel, and made numerous inquir-
les tOnO end. At one place was the
name Of Freeman Bowey, and the per-
son had neglected to write opposite
where he was from. This struck me-
but it being Saturday evening, thought
l would wait until Monday before ascer-
tanning more about it.
| Sunday afternoon Strolled down town
leisurly, smoking my cigar, when |
paused alta street corner to note the
passers by, who at the time We're throng-
ing hOmeward from church.
could not explain why, but my at
tention was attracted by young couple
advancing towards me. They were
chatting gaily, and took them for low
ers. The lady was charming beyond
description, and almost envied him
the prize. But the man, oh! what was
it that held my eyes to his face" Some
powerful influence prevented me from
turning away the gaze had fixed upon
him. 1t seemed as though an invisible
magnetism bound me to the: exact posi-
tion which l occupied when first saw
them. They came opposite to me, and
at that moment the young lady asked:
"What time is it, Freeman?'
Exactly half past four, Carric,' he
replied, at the same time looking at a
magnificent gold time piece.
l started. His voice was that of her
who walked by his side. Now knew
why was so taken with his appearance.
The whole thing was the work of a see
ond, and i'm that time / noticed the
light, silken moustache, pOnladed and
twirled at the end, u la .francdise; dark
blue eyes, feminine voice, straight light
hair, &c.
"By Jingo!" l exclaimed mentally,
"hcre's the very man Pm after"
He was dressed in the very height of
fashion, and was not Il little surprised
for, Whiie as all indescribable thrill per-
vaded for an instant w. hole system
I concluded within myself that, in spite
of all his fineries and apparent sentility,
it must be him, though almost perfectly
concealed beneath the galb and manners
of an honest citizen.
l followed after them determined to
wait for favorable opportunity when |
might secure him.
lie escorted the young lady home, and
luckily for my stock of patience, which
was not over large, Immediately left her
kept at a convenient distance behind
him, until he entered a hotel, when !
hurried off to procure assistance. l had
no difficulty in procuring the services of
two policemen, who Immediately went
with me when l had shown them my
authority.
We repaired to the hotel, and looked
again at the book of arrivals. Yes, there
| was the name, Freeman l'owey-and l
asked the number of his room.
Forty nine, ,'-was the relly;and then,
with a staring domestic at our lead, we
were shown up. Before allowing the
servant to depart, l strictly cnjolncd OF
! him to say nothing about our presence
down stairs-likely to make discussion
Or excitement.
Bidding the officers wait outside un-
til should give the word, knocked.
"Come in,' answered the occupant OF
80 promptlN> and entered, closing the
door after me. ''He was seated near the
window, smoking, both feet cooked up
on "A small table.
"Ah. good evening sir,n he said. rising,
rs he perceived was a stranger.
Good evening" returned as pleasant
ly as he, laying off my hat.
BE seated please. l believe l have
not the honor Of knowing
i address Mr.. Freeman Bowey, do
not" l interrupted, handing him my
card, while l narrowly watched his Tea
lures, Upon the card was engraved IL
full Lemuel Horsk, S. S. c.
Happy to make your acquaintance
Mr.. Iiorsk; what can do for you:'
His uoncha!ance balkcd me for an in
stant, but quickly recovering myself,
said:
Il have called, Mr.. BoWey, TO see Ho'
upon some very important business
will you please sit nearer, that no ON
may possibly 10y caves dropping over
hear our conversation.
Certainly drawing up char as Il
spoke.
II am here continued /, in search OF
tall, rather slim person, with dark blu
eyes, light hair and monstache, iemi
nine voice, and hands delicate and whit
as a Woman's.'
We'll what do you want Of such a
one?' he asked paling slightly, for m
description was an exact picture OF nm
self.
TO arrest him for burglary committe
in A. was my reply.
The IL you do, he cried, leaplng
his feet like il fash
started up also, and instinctively M
hand found its way to my breast nocKc
where carried "A six shooter. But Il
was before me. In his hand was alreaa
a like weapon, and backing against III
; wall, he yelled dctiantly.
Then come and take him If you can
I raised my hand to stay him, for
saw he meant to fire, and said caini
though felt none the less in wha. gre
jeopardy my life hung.
,, You may Us well put up your Plst'
sir. Even did you kill me, you'a be
ken none the less