Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-08-19

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MONEY LOST - RECOVERY - The
ANCIENT AND HONORABLE NAME OF
Brown" IN A BAD RoLE.-On Mon
day morning last Marx Wineland,
Esq, a leading merchant Of Frostburg,
havinga remittance of cash, $3.50, and
checks, $215, total $765, to make to
Second National Bank of Cumberland,
entrusted the parcel for deposit to the
Charles Brown. green grocery dealer
of Cumberland, who was going down
on the noon train. On Tuesday morn
ing Mr.. Wineland received the follow
ing letter
CUMBERLAND, AUG. IA, 1876.
Mr. Wineland Il suppose you will be
surprised and also vexed at my carclessness.
After you gave me that small package to
bring to Cumberland l went in several
stores in Frostburg, then came down to the
train, and walked about there until it ar
rived. Came to Cumberland, walked from
the depot to my store, from there direct to
the hotel, got my dinner, and on going
down the street it just came in my mind
about the package you gave me. In look
ing thoroughly on my person l discovered
l had lost it. l do not know what it con-
tanned, but will advertise it in the two
daily papers. Also went up to the train
after discovered the loss and inquired Of
the conductor and brakeman if they had
seen anything of package, and their an
swer was mo" also went around to tel
egraph and Mr.. Brenaman advised ME to.
write and give you the full particulars, as
have done in this letter So you had better
make inquiries about Frostburg, as have
and will about here If knew what it
contains it would be a great deal of satistac-
ton to me, as it has worried me very much.
can form no idea where lost it. AS
had several letters and small roll of money
in my pocket l must have pulled it out
either in Frostburg or in the cars. Hoping
you will succeed in finding it, remain
yours respectfully, CHAs Brown.
Psf you find it, write, as shall feel
anxious about it until hear from you.
Mr.. Wineland Immediately drove
to Cumberland, laying out his plan Of
operations on the way. Reaching
Cumberland he proceeded quietly and
as privately as practicable to investi-
gate the deposits in banks, express
and post office. Part of the remit
lance consisted of a five hundred dol
lar bill, United States currency, and
he knew this could be followed, once
found on the wing. With his first
conviction that the money had not
been lost, his futile Investigations
thoroughly convinced him that Brown
had possession. Seeking legal advice
of R. Chew Jones, Esq, he at once OBJ
tanned a searchwarrant of Esquire
Hobrock and placed it in the hands
of Sheriff J. G.. Bauer. This officer
secured Brown very quietly and
brought him to the 'Squire's Office,
where in the presence of the parties
above named, he performed the I'M
pleasant duty of searching Browns
person. To this procedure he demur-
red very positively, threatening Mr..
Wineland with prosecution to the
fullest extent of the law The lat
ter replied
"This is your trial; mine will follow
afterward Sheriff, proceed"
Pockets and contents were examin-
ed, but nothing Mr.. Wineland could
identify appeared, The Sheriff here
halted as if awaiting Mr.. Wineland's
further orders. The latter said he
was "dissatisfed with the search if it
stops at this stage. I propose to 60
through his clothing and shoes, and
examine Innings" etc. At this Brown
showed undoubted evidences of guilt;
his countenance and bearing under
went radical change, betraying de-
lection and desperate embarrassment.
Observing this, Mr. Wineland took
him aside and told him:
II know you are guilty; give me
my money"
BRowN-"What about the checks p
WINELAND-"You've torn them
up, haven't your
BRowN-"Yes.
WINELAND-"You have two min
utes to give up the money, or the
search proceeds"
Brown reached down, took off the ght
shoe, and from below the inner sole,
took the money and handed it to Mr..
Wineland. Feeling satisfied with his
success, he left Brown in the hands of
the officer, and came home, VIII ere he
was warmly congratulated by his
many friends, upon his sagacity, pluck