The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1871-04-19

font-board, and stood ut the door of
dhe omnibus
My watch has been stolen, and
this woman has taken it
Il know this lady well,' said the
man. She is one Of my regular Gus
toners; you must be mistaken
i am not mistaken replied the fe-
male. She took it, and passed it to
her friend here. I know their
tricks
: 'You dare accuse me, madam 7 re-
piled the latter furiously.
Yes, you and your accomplice here
who looks su Innocent
A violent alteration took piace -
The woman declared she had her
watch in her possession few minutes
since, and ould not now fad il.
The widow WAS greatly agitated.
You are very wrony,' she said
meekly, speaking through her veil.
No, am not replied the accuser
fercely, 'and you know well enc ,.gh
I'm not
May he you dropped it in getting
in suggested the conductor.
tNo such thing, it WAS too we'll fast
ened. telt her touch me as passed
her. Pm positive about it, and quite
as positive she or her complnion shall
give it up
The widow uncovered he. face, now
paler than ever, aud hardly able to
speak. declar ed her innocence OF such
u charge.
Look for it again, ma'am,' said the
conductor persuasively, MAY be you
let, it at homc.'
Again the woman looked all over
the omnibus and through her pockets
tn, watch was not Forthcoming.
Give it up she Exclaimed, almost
breathless with rage, give it up, and
I'll let you off No one replied
Cali policeman she tneu cried.
Stop tine 'nus aud cali poll .eman,
We'ii sec who it is to rob me, i'm
deed
The irst passenger expostulated
with The. iut,iriatc woman offered his
card and address, and t. be RESPONSE
ble for th. loss.
Your card and address, of course
they re false. Call policeman, COLI
ductor
resistance was useless The ON
nj us was stopped, and a policeman
came up
i Civ. this person into custody for
stealing my watch.
] he constabte asked few questions,
and then said it would be necessary
for all present to 90 with him to the
police-sta ion. -4
will You have a cab and go quiet
ly? he said, turning his lantern on
thu widow, ~ho WIS paraiyized with
fright.
I'VE pass your quarters, said the
conductor. Il know this lady, and l
am sure it's Il mistake
The policeman looked incredulous,
and -muttered something about suspic
ious characters.
DO your duty, sir, and make no re-
remarks, exclaimed the passenger
who had been an accomplece in the
robbery. The policeman entered the
omnibus, seating himself next the wild
ow, who became hysterical and speech
less.
Fortunately no other passengers
were met un tue road In due time
the police tatiou WAS reached, when
all ally shted, the constable leading the
way to the room where the officer
who received the night charges was on
duty
The circumstances of her loss we're
related with great volubility by The
ntt p, ,t-!,,, h,,
officer listened with attention, taking
notes of what was sand.
You must be searched he said to
the widow, and directed her to be ia
ken up stairs for that purpose.
The passengers protested loudly
against this indignity.
My name is Williamson. am
staying at Morley's Hotel, and will
give you any reference you please -
Let me be responsible ior the lady, or
let me pay YOU the value Of the
WATCH he said earnestly, addressing
the last request to the woman, who
made no reply.
The matter is now in our hands,
said the officer. and NUT he proceed
ed with in the regular way. He t',en
repeat ed his orders or the search to
be made. The woman was le,l or
rather carried into room on the first
floor, and there submitted to the ten
der mercies of two OF the female po-
lice.
Her bonnet and veil were torn
rudeiy from her head, the long brown
hair rutIhessly disheve!ed, aud her
dress was taken oil. AS the bla.,k
gown fell, something in the pocket
struch heavily upon the floor.
'Ah! there it Is, exclaimed one of
the searchers, with a malicious grin
Il thought We shouldn't have lar to
GO
The packet was opened. and much
to the disappointment OF the female
police, large door key, but no watch
was found therein.
You can dress YOURSELF said the
woman, one of whom, more charitable
than the other, assisted the widow,
who, in a sad condition., aud still
speechlcss, presently descended the
staircase and reappeared in the police
station.
Nothing found on her?' inquired
the officer. Nothing was the an
swer.
The officer proceeded to enter the
details oil the case upon the police
sheet.
what name does the prisoner
giver No reply.
She has some cards with her, said
one of the searchers.
Hand them here The name on
fhe cards was taken down.