The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-04-13

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much. He was allowed to go after deposi-
ting 100 livres and gold snuff-box as Sc
curity for his temperance. No complaint
was made against him, and in few days
he called at police headquarters and re-
claimed, his property. 1t was Car'ouche.
In December, 1920, he was captured and
confined in Fort PEyeque, but in spite of the
terror inspired by this redoubtable robber,
so slight were the precautions taken for
guarding him tina: he three months later ef-
fected his escape. The authorities reused
themselves to unusual efforts for his recap
ture, and hereupon an odd incident occur
red AS the officer Of the Criminal Court
was uttering the usual proclamation with
sound of trumpet and cutlery, calling upon
Cartouche to appear within eight days and
| answer to the charge of murder, and had
come to the words: in the Kings name we
do command the person called 'Cartouche"
| present, Cartouche." shouted voice in
| the center of the crowd, that turned the
whole 5ody, archers, trumpeters, citizens,
and all into frenzy of rage and agitation.
1t was Cartouche himself, bat he had van
ished.
| Two persons now entered into a solemn
league and covenant to pursne the impalpa-
BILE robber without rest or respite till he
chouli be slain or taken; these were Huron
and Pepin, bold and clever officers in the
service Of the police The chase opened i'll
for our hero; Huron tracked him SO holly as
to exchange pistol-shots with him, by which
Cartouche was said to have been seriously
wounded. 1t is certain that, either to es-
cape this persevering foe or 10 recover FROM
his alleged hurts, be disappeared fer three
entire mont hs from criminal history, and
the police exultingly assureat the public that
he was driven from the capital They were
soon made painfully aware of his resnrn.
A very large reward was now set on his
head, and Huron and Pepln again devoted
themselves to their task The yea. Of both
these officers proved fatal to them. The
former had one evening tracked Cariouche
to notorious robber haunt Finding them
selves likely to be surrounded, the band,
like wolves a bay, turned suddenly upon
Huron and his followers. The officer re-
ceiyed several pistol-shots, and was then
cut down by Cartouche himself. A few days
later the robber chief, while taking d quiet
stroll with Madeleine Beaulieu, woman be-
longing to the gang, perceived Pepin at his
heels. Turning suddenly on their pursuer,
Madeleine attacked him with large
stones, while Car,ouche ran him through
the body.
A regular organized attempt was next
made, under the direction of an Aide Major
of the Gardes- Franchises (Pekom), who Sc
lected ninety of his best men and sent them
in various DISCUSSES, but veil armed, in
quest of the sigle robber thief. At this
critical period of his fortunes occurred what
was known as the affair Of the Hotel Des-
marets. Nicolas Desmarets, nephew of the
great Colbert, died on the 9th OF May at his
hotel in the Rue DIES Petits Augustine
This wealthy residence Cartouche resolved
should be thoroughly pillaged, A chosen
band, commanded by their chief in person,
forced an entrance and were busily at work
in the rich saloons when one of their look
outs announced the approach Of an absolute
army of police. The danger signal had
hardly been given before the enemy appear
ed. A fierce fight commemorate m room
to room, from stair to stair. The robbers
fought stoutly, but their ammunition tailed,
and they were OVERCOME by numbers.
Sauve qui peut became the order of the day
Cartouche escaped by chimney, gained
the roof, and descended at some distance in
the garnet of good-natured mechanic, TO
whom he represented himself as man pur-
sued BY his merciless creditors. His host
sympathized with him, provided him with a
disguise, and once more he broke through
the tolls.
The Regent now doubled the reward and
offered a tree pardon to any one, no matter
how guilty, who should betray his chief
Distru>t now spread through the band, and
two murders of suspected traitors quickly
followed. Blu, the hour Of retribution was
1T hand. One Acknowledgement to Car.
touche the most ferocious of human tigers
acknowledge to himself that the game wa:
nearly up. Plunged, as he was, in the
deepes, and deadliest crime. ne saw but one
chance Of safety, and that vas to dcnouncs
, his c. ief. He made bargain with Pekora
the Aiie-Major of the Gardes- Franchises
, procured . promise of pardon from the Re-
gent, and then conducted PICKED body oil
, men TO the robbers lair. Car,auche wa.
taken SO completely by surprise that he Wa.
: secured almost without q struggle. although
he had SIX loaded pistols ready 10 his hand
/ He was conducted 10 the Chatelet, and ths
process ADVANCED quickly. Ducha,elet, GER
tain Of reprieve. confessed without hesita
, zion 10 certain burglaries aud murders, il
5 which Cartouche had taken part Notwith
standing this, the latter stou.ly protesteS
his innocence. and denied his identity, call
. ing himself one Jean Bourguignon, . coun
c tryman.
| Meanwhile he was well cared for, he re
ceivei crowds of distinguished visitors, am
fashionable ladies attended his leyecs. Th
| most distinguished of these was the Mare
, caale de Boufiers, widow of The gallant gen
; eral wac los, the battle Of Maiplaques On
+ warm summer nigh, in July, 1921, just .
: tho lady had retired to bed. leaving her win
dow = little open for air. she drew The cur
t tain aside aud to her horror saw man.
! face close to her own She made = snafc
; for the bell-cords, but the intruder seixes
$ her hands, opened his blouse, displaying
!, rich but faded costume, with . eonplet
: armory of silver-mouated pistols aud Knive
j. and introduced himself as Louis Dominivu
e Cartouche. He had narrowly escaped tn
: waschfui eyes Of the police. then in no
= pursuit Of him. BY climbing the balcsuy
i no one he said, would dream Of licking 70
r him there, AMI he proposed TO remain q
+ vas hungry and tired, however, and want
i ed supper and bed. Quaking with fea1