Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-23

Undoubtedly" he answered; "but
pray you, captain"-here he turned to
me-"sav not one word about it.. The
only thing that renders the loss of con-
sequence to me is the fact that it once
belonged to my poor mother. On that
account alone, I would no. have lost it
for any amount of money. However, it
cannot be helped, and therefore it is
useless to cry over split milk, as the old
adage has it. My only request in the
matter is, my dear captain, that you will
leave the matter entirely in my hands,
and think it very probable that may
recover it. This revuest am sure you
will oblige me by granting"
Certainly, my dear sir" I replied;
shut stiil''-
Exactly" he interrupted, with one of
his pleasant smiles, "you would like to
take the matter in hand and investigate
it to the utmost of your power. I know
that, my dear captain, full we'll; but
can trust you to keep your promise, and
leave the case entirely in my hands"
How could denY him his request.
You will readily imagine what con-
sternation this event gave rise to among
the other passengers. The three old
gentlemen instantly proceeded to explain
that they possessed jewelry to the value
of at least three hundred pounds, which
they usually kept locked up in a brown
leather writing case; but unfortunately,
at the present time, the lock was cut of
order.
Mr.. Reginald Moore suggested safer
deposit for their valuables.
The young married couples announced
the tact of their owning at least two
hundred and fifty pounds worth of
iewelry; and they, too, consulted Mr..
Moore as to the safest plan of secreting it.
The kind-hearted brother and sister
had, it appeared, more valuables in the
way OF lewelry than any one on board,
since fifteen hundred pounds bad never
purchased what they possessed.
The whole of the evening was occupied
Ill specializing as to the probable prepe-
traitor of the theft, and in condollng
| with Mr.. Reginald Moore on his great
| loss.
Every one turned in: that night, in an
uneasy state of mind; and it was with
establishment that they found themselves
in the morning still in possession of all
their worldly goods. This improved
condition OF affairs seemed to reassure our
passengers, who once again began to look
cheerful and at ease.
Reginald Moore's pleasant face wore
its wonted smile, and, as heretofore, he
enlivened and charmed US with his
vivacity and anecdote. All day through,
he worked at the model of the ':Janet's
PRIDE" still using the top of the empty
water-sask for workable.
That night we retired to rest with minds
tar more at ease thar on the previous
one. Alas! what scene of anger and
distress came with the morning! Every
passenger on board possessing jewelry
had been robbed during the night.
The three old gentlemen, tie young
married couples. and the kind hearted
brother and sister, found themselves
minus every article of jewelry that they,
had possessed. Even the grum bling old
gentleman had lost his gold snuff-box
There was no keeping matters quiet
this time. The theft must be traced and
brought to justice. What was the wisest
method Of procedure? What would Mr..
Moore suggest?
III would suggest, though most reIuct-
antly," said Mr.. Moore, 'sthat every sailor
and every sailors luggage be carefully
searched"
TO this proposition we unanimously
agreed.
"This," he continued, s'must be most
humiliating to the feelings of your crew,
captain, and therefore, in common fair
ness to them as our fellowmen, let me al
so suggest that every passenger and every
passengers luggage be also thoroughly
searched"
A little hesitation on the part of one or
two OF the passengers was demonstrated
before acceding to this last proposal, but
our pleasant passenger soon contrived to
bring those who at first demurred to his
side of thinking.
Cor course" he said, 'there is not a
passenger on board who is not above
suspicion, yet. in justice to the feelings of
the crew, it is, in my humble opinion,
the least we can do"
This delicacy Of feeling and this
thoughtfulness on the part of Reginald
Moore, rendered him, if possible, more
admirable and praiseworthy in our eyes
than ever.
Many Of the crew objected strongly to
this mode of procedure, but all were
compelled to submit. The old boat.
swain was furious with indignation, and
vowed that if it cost him his life he
would trace the thief vino had caused
him to be searched like common pick
pocket Even the pleasant passenger
tailed to soothe his sense OF injury.
"Well. thorough search was made bv
myself, in company with the kind hearted
old gentleman and his sister. Every
ones traps" were ransacked from top to
bottom, but without success.
Further search was useless. What was
to be done?
That night all having been snug, and
passengers having turned in, none of
them, as you may imagine, in very bril-
liant spirits, went on deck, it being
whet we call at sea 'the captain watch.'
turned in about four A. NJ, the second
officer then coming on duty. Ny cabin
was amidships and on deck, and from a
window therein l could command view
of the after-deck of the ship.
| Somehow or other, could not rest one
atom, so, dressing myself, I determined
upon sitting up and smoking. I drew
aside the blind Of the window l have
mentioned, and looked out.
TWAS just the gray light of early
morning, and there was stiffish breeze
blowing. To my surprise, I beheld Mr..
Reginald Moore on deck.
was about to open my cabin-d door
and invite him in to join me in nv rest
lessness, when the peculiar nature of his