The Northern Pacific farmer., 1881-10-20
HOW WE CAUGHT HIM,

HOW WE CAUGHT HIM.
The banking house of Shavewell Brothers
had been victimized by an extensive for
gerry. so cleverly planned and executed that,
in detective circles. there was but one
opinion as to its authorship. There was
but one hand skillful enough for such q
piece of work-that Of Durnford Warwick,
most accomplished rascal, whose craft
and cunning had carried him safely through
a long career of roguery il. spite Of the best
laid schemes to trap him. On this occasion
heavy reward was offered for his appre-
hension.
had but lately been enrolled . member
of the detective force, and was ambitious
of rising. Here was a golden opportunity
golden in every sense, for whoever caught
Warwick would not only be made man,
but would put round sum into his
pocket.
While others were beating the bush in
different directions, I resolved to go on a
still-hunt of my own. I had information
that Warwick had a set or associates in a
place about hundred miles away, with
whom, it was not unlikely, he had sought
and found hiding place. AT any rate, It
could do no harm to make reconnaissance
in the neighb orhood
took the next train with view to carry
ing out my plan. Securing seat favorable
for observation, commence glancing over
the morning paper and my fellow-passen-
gers. l had nc particular expectation of
finding any one answering to Marwick's de-
scription among then-still it was well
enough for one in my place to keep his eyes
open.
It was not long, however, till my occu-
patton was interrupted. A plain looking
countryman, entering from forward Car,
| asked and was accorded permission to share
my seat. He proved one of those irrepres-
sibly sociable fellows who aviU make your
acquaintance in spite of you.
He told me his name without waiting to
be asked-it was Seth Virgins, he said
and straightway inquired what mine might
be. I didh't care to tell him I was Detect
I've Tyke, SO 1 merely answered:
Smith.
"Du tell" returned MIR. Virgins, looking
as much surprised as if said Heliogabalus.
He was evidently one of those who think it
proper to receive whatever you say with a
certain polite astonishment
When MIR. Smith had exhausted politics
and the Craps" and given me census of
the young ones. he broached the subject
that was uppermost in my mind-or would
have been but for his eternal clatter.
"That was a nation smart trick that ere
Warwick played onto the bank" he re-
| marked.
Il know very little about it," replied.
mo more do l." said Mr. Wiggins; "only
l heard he done 'em outer mint O money.
I've understood as much," I answered.
Il tell yeau, mister, you've got some
pesky cuto fellows down to York-rale tai
ented chaps as countryman like me haint
no business buckin' agin. One on 'em,
t'other day, got me to bet five dollars ]
could tell which O. three keards he'd pic
ter onto it. He laid 'em down in row.
was in place he'd invited me inter to hev
a social Tom and Jerry and then turned
to chin tho barlzoopor whilo I was etudyin
which keard to pick.
I've got you now!' thinks I, turniA' up
the middle keard. which sure enough it ha d
the picter onto it. was poorly sartin of il
afore; for the man d handled the keards SO
wk'ardly at could see their faces cen
amost as easy as the backs; but I thought
I'd jest make sure an havin' done so, I
put the keard back 'ithout letting on.
Air you ready?' sez he, turnin round.
'Hits-hit's the middle one-I guess,
sez l speabln' doubtful like: for didn't
want to seem too sure least he'd suspicion
me O. heavin' looked.
No 'taint,' sez he turning it up which
| 'twere as blank as that ERE prize I drawed
once inter the Gulltrap loterary.
'How's it done?' sez I feelin' poorly
streaked as he pocketed my money.
I've got a patent onto it, sez he, but
I wouldn't mind sellin' you {. country right
| for another "
II told him I was much obleeged, but
didn't think it nd do for stiddy business
in the country"
I was glad when Mr.. Virgins gave me a
gushing good-day at the next stopping
place, and left the train.
Another hour brought us to a place where
ten minutes We're allowed for refreshments.
We had hardly stopped, when a boy came
hurrylng throug b the car inquiring if Mr..
Tyke was aboard.
'"That's my name, answered.
Here's telegram for you."
tore it open as the boy hurried into the
next car as if to deliver another message,
Mine was this:
''Marwick is on the train with you, and
will get off at. He wears a slouct
hat and gray coat, is thick-set and handy
legged, and has slight stoep in the shoul.
| ders; also carries black leather sachel
Arrest him on sight.
"BEAKEs."
hustled out, and the very first person
encountered tailed so exactly with the de.
scription in the telegram as to leave NJ
| doubt had found my man.
He made no attempt to flee, but advanced
| boldly, looking me directly in the face.
YOU'RE my prisoner!" said, abrupt,
| seizing his collar.
"That's what I call cheeky!" he replied
pulling loose, and tackling me, adding: :"
rather think you're my prisoner.
A vigorous scuff1e ensued. For a tim,
! neither of us went further than trying t,
| keep his hold on the other. But my on
| ponent lost his temper at last, and plante,
blow of his right fist directly over my righ
! eye. "countered" on his nose, "tappin
the claret" freely. Both called on the by
ISLANDERS for assistance; but they only forme,
| a ring and exhorted us to "go it,"
! And we avere "going it pretty lively, whe1
a sharp voice brought us to an armis.
tice
"Hello!- o!-what's this?" inquired keen
| eyed, jolly faced man, in whom I recog
nized Captain Beake, my chief, whose nam
was to the telegram.
| "I-I've got him" I said, out o
breath.
Twelve got him!" painted my antag
onist, quite as much blown as myself.
| Now who is that you have both got
pray?" queried the captain, looking puz
zled.
| "Durnford Marwick!" we shouted stimuli
| taneously.
I thought the captain would split hi
sides.
II have your telegram to arrest tn,
scoundrel!' I said, not little piqued a
| such levity.
II have your order to nab the villai1
| on sight" rejoined my adversary.
An active renewal of hostilities was i'm.
minent, but the Captain stepped between
| us.
| tHQld on Slauth! Hold on Tvka!" he