Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-10-20
HOW WE CAUGHT HIM.

opinion as to Its authorship. There Wae
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
long career of roguery in spite of the best
laid schemes to trap him. On this occasion
heavy reward was offered for his appre-
hensien.
had but lately been enrolled o member
of the detective force, and was ambitious
of rising. Here was golden opportunity
Warwick would not only be made man,
but would put round sum into his
pocket.
While others were beating the bush in
different directions, resolved to go on a
still-hunt of my own. I had information
that Warwick had 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, commenced glancing over
the morning paper and my fellow-pa
gers. l had nc particular expectation of
finding any one answering to Marwick's de-
scriptlon among them-still it was we'll
enough for one in my place to keep his ewes
open.
1t was not long, however, till my occu-
patton was interrupted. A plain looking
countryman, entering from a forward car,
asked and was accorded permission to share
my seat. He proved one of those irrepres-
sibly sociable fellows who aciH 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 didAt care to tell him was Detect
I've Tyke, SO [ merely answered:
Smith"
"Du tell" returned Mr.. 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 establishment.
When Mr.. Smith had exhausted politics
and the craps" and given me census of
the young ones. he preached the subject
that was uppermost in my mind-or would
have been but for his eternal clatter.
That was nation smart trick that ere
Warwick played onto the bank" he re-
marked.
Il know very little about it, replied.
L,
l heard he done 'em outel mint O. money. -
I've understood as much" answered.
L tell yedu, mister, you've got some
pesky cuts fellows down to Workable tai
ented chaps as countryman like me haint
no business buckin agin. One on 'em,
t'other day, got me to bet five dollars I
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
social Tom and Jerry and then turned
to chin the barkeeper while I was studyin'
which keard to pick.
I've got you now! thinks I, turnin up
the middle keard, which sure enough it ha d
the picter onto it. I was poorly sartin of it
afore; for the man d handled the keards so
awk 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.
'Hit's-hit's the middle one-I guess,
seq speakln' doubtful like; for I didn't
want to seem too sure least he'd suspicion
me O heavin' looked.
" No faint, seq he turning it up which
'twere as blank as that ere prize I drawed
once inter the Gulltrap loterary.
'How's it done?' seq feelin' poorly
streaked as he pocketed my money.
I've got a patent onto it, seq he, but
[ wouldn't mind sellin' you Il country right
for another "
II told him 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 place where
ten minutes were allowed for refreshments.
We had hardly stopped. when a boy came
hurrying through the car inquiring if Mr..
Tyke was aboard.
'That's my name. answered.
Here's telegram for you"
tore 1t open as the boy hurried into the
next car as if to deliver another message.
Mine was this:
Warwick is on the train with you, and
will get off at. He wears a SLOUGH
hat and gray coat, is thick-set and handy
legged, and has a slight stoop in the shout
ders; also carries black leather sachel
Arrest him on sight.
"BEAKEs."
hustled out, and the very first person I
encountered tailed SO exactly with the de-
scription in the telegram as to leave no
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, abruptly
Selling his collar.
"That's what call cheeky" he replied,
pulling loose, and tackling me, adding: Il
rather think you're my prisoner.
vigorous scuffle ensued. For time
neither of us went further than trying to
keep his hold on the other. But my op-
ponent lost his temper at last, and planted
blow of his right fist directly over my right
eye. I "countered" on his nose, "tapping
the claret" freely. Both called on the by
ISLANDERS for assistance; but they OILY formed
a ring and exhorted us to ego i'll"
And we acere going it pretty lively, when
sharp voice brought US to an armis-
tice
o!-what's this?" inquired keen
eyed, jolly faced man, in whom I recog-
nized Captain Beake, my chief, whose name
was to the telegram.
live got him" I said, out OF
breath. I .--
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!" said, not little piqued a
such levity.
81 have your order to nab the villail
on sight, rejoined my adversary.
An active renewal of hostilities was i'm
minent, but the Captain stepped between
| US.
Hold on, Sleuth! Hold on, Tykew b
interposed. ''Let me see those messages.
Two scraps Of paper were thrust int
his hand.
The Captain laughed louder than ever
$50 you've each been telegraphed t
arrest the other!" he said. who coul,
have played you such trick?"
Then the Captain introduced me to Die
Sleuth-with whom had already scrape,
a rather informal acquaintance-as
brother detective from neighboring city
| A fresh telegram was put into the Cap
trims hand.
Hi! this explains itp' he exclaimed
Warwick has just been caught diseuise'
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