Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-10-16
Hunting u Man Down.

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10 il very hard to make the detec
tive understand that he owes any
thing to society, His moral sense
is never cultivated. He quite as of
ten prevents u criminal from reform
ing as he prtvents justice from over
taking him. Capt. Young once told
me OF several cases where the stupid
intiscrrtion of tho officer had load
cd society with outlaws. One was
that of the well.knOwn "One.cyed
ThOmpson," who early iu his career
was Sayed from the clutches of the
law by some friends who raised a
sum of money for him and sent lini
out West. lie settled in q thriving
town on the border, and changing
his name made a praiseworthy effort
To become a useful member of sOci-
ely. He opened store, won the
respect of the townspeople, was ac-
lualIy made selectman, aud was in
u fair way to live long and die hon
Ored for his many virtues, when he
suddenly turned up on the streets
here again.
"nalloo," says Captain Young, 81
thought you had squared it and
was out West"
"Yes, | thought so too" says
Thompson. "But it was no use {;
one Of your best men did my busi-
ness for me-"
1t seems that this detective, sit
ting on the veranda of the new hO.
tel opposite to the store which the
reformed man had opened, "spotted
HIM" swell, Pm blessed if there
isn't 'One-eyed Thompson =" Some
of the people guessed not. Oh, no !
that was Mr.. Simpson, respected
and prominent citizen,
"Oh, no! it was. ell If that
isn't 'One eyed Thompson the bur.
glar, then Pll go back and join the
church"
"All up" said Thompson, 'I'm
lone for. Here am, Captain /! 1t
s one of your best men that fixed
ne."
And so we'll fixed was he that he
,ecamc the most noted law breaker
If his day. 1t is the easiest thing
u the world to hunt d man down
Shen he is trying to De honest with
lis own record against him. There
S case ON record of young man
n prominent dry goods house in
his city who, in moment of temp.
alton, forged a check on his em-
'loyers. 1t was a peculiarly pain.
ul affair. The young man was well
connected, and when the detective
made the discovery it almost broke
lis parents heart. However, after
ome trouble the matter was com
Promised. The father paid the mon-
y and some mitiga ton of sentence
vas effected. With the stain upon
lin he started out to redeem his
if he could. After wan
lering about for some time he OBJ
aimed a situation in New Orleans
IS entry clerk, and at the end of
he year saw fair prospect of
chieving success. His employers
lad confidence in him, and he had
numerous reputable. acquaintances.
One day Oh the sidewalk superin-
ending the shipment of some goods,
me of these New York men came
long.
"Halloo, you hereV
EYES," said the young man, with
lis heart in his mouth.
"What are you doing 2"
"Trying TO earn an honest living -
"It seems incredible, but it is
rue"
The officer went straight into the
tore. One week later the young
nan was in New York.
"God knows" he said, 81 tryed
s hard as anybody could to be hon
st, but it's no use !" Of course
teciive who had the slightest no.
ion of his obligation as a man to
Dciety, to say nothing of his duty
5 an officer, would not have made
lis mistake. And that reminds
,e of another case which ought to
zach even police officers that dis.
notion and kindness are not with.
ut fruits even in this business.
Everybody on the force remem-