The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-07-09
Exploits of San Francisco De-
tective.
SOMETHING OF A CHASE.

The annals of the detective force re-
veal some shrewd operations. In 1867
May & Co., were robbed of 5000 in
coin. About the same time a good
natured German who had been porter
in the store disappeared. krouse was
his name. The matter was placed in
the hands of Detective Lees. For days
every place was searched. every road
and steamer watched--no trace of the
robber could be found.
One evening the detective had
visitor, one Mr. Sandroke. What did
Mr.. s. want?'
To aid in the arrest of krouse.,
'Ah you know him them
Yes and long for his arrest and
punishment. The traitor to steal from
his employers
Several days now succeeded, in which
the self Appointed minister of justice
led the officers many q wild goose
chase.
But the Captain was not deceived
Sandroke was concerned in the affair.
One day s. was seen to enter a board
ing house; it was ascertained he room
ed there also.
Had the landlady an extra room?'
Oh yes, shentlemens, several
h here is one vacant, and one ad-
joining occupied
Yah. dash is Misther Shandrokes
room.
Indeed, l will take this one. My
companion and | are hard working
mechanics; we work at night, aud will
come in late and 90 out early
The watch began.
Sandroke was seen to bring in meat
and bread, and 60 out bulkier than he
came in Why such movement. Ah
Mr.. Sharper you are watched. Those
mechanics are on your track.
He goes toward the Mission; the
mechanics follow; suddenly he disap-
pears-mysteriously.
They wait for hours--it is useless
The next day the officer visits his
neighbor--his disguise is not penetrated.
Sardroke is cleaning revolver.
a fine weapon
'Yes"-sullenly.
Why do you carry It:
1t may be needed
Yes that's true; good day.
Again the chase goes out; again he
is followed and again he Suddenly dis
appears. This is repeated several days.
Mystery
At last he goes out late: it Is nearly
dark. The officers get ahead and lie
fiat upon the roof of house overlook
ing the spot of the sudden disappear
ances 1t is now very dark; the owner
of the honse is frightened. seizes his
shot-gu and - well-the detectives
barely escaped losing the tops of their
heads. Ah, the prize heaves in sight.
But it is lost again.
Two days more do they follow aud
watch. Tbs lsndlady suspects the
honest mechsnis To be officers. She
! informs Sandroke The third day he
alters his course; but the officers kept
nearly hull down astern of the chase
finally be crosses a plaintiffs is
dangerous ground. A boy is put on
the trail; the officers go about tack and
again overhaul their man.
Two hours more they wander in
darkness. By one thing alone is the
chase recognized; one of his arms is
crippled and hangs motionless by his
side. the other swings as he walks. Still
the chase goes on; now they are aired
/ in the marsh. now tangled IN the chap
psral. Suddenly the criminal starts
back toward the city, and in time
lodges behind some untcnsnted houses
on Brannan street 1t Is raining hard;
the officer is discouraged. and returns
to the city. but as he walks. he resolves
to take adequate force and try again. A
buggy is procured, and with an assist
ant back they 60.
The thieves would naturally seek
shelter-so the houses are searched.
Through the window OF one they see
dark object on the floor. 1t IS cover
ed with pistol by one ofhcer' whiie
The other bursts In the door.
But the object springs mp ana cries
ont Don't shoot" Ii is hronse.
Two short planks are loose under
meath is a space large enough Tor TWO TWO
nersons there are blankets. and s2,ooo
/ in coin.
IT,. sauna night. when Sandroke