The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-19


man; I" that is readily DONE" and he
went to closet where the clerks kept
their outer garments and opened IT, He
took piece after piece from the hooks, an
exclamation as If of surprise escaping
him as he did so.
"What is 1t 20 asked Varnoe, when
Mr.. Purvis laid the garments on the
bed
Why, as live, Sharon has not only
left his coat and vest behind, but also
his pants 10 said Mr.. Purvis, with look
of bewllderment.
That is singular" remarked the de-
tective, exchanging significant glances
with the doctor; the more so when
you bear in mind that Mr.. Yerkes when
found had on his coat, vest, pants and
boots, while the robber even left his
boots behind him." pointing to u pair
beneath the bed.
you will now please see whether Mr..
Sharon has left anything of value in his
pockets"
Every pocket was instantly divested
of its contents. There was found val
liable gold watch and chain, wallet
containing trifie over SIS, penknife,
pencil and memorandum book, etc.
Retain the articles, Mr.. Purvis, and
restore the clothes to the closet" said
Varnoe. {" have another surprise in
store for you, think"
When this was done Varnoe took off
all the bedclothes and threw them on
the floor, leaving the mattress bare. An
exclamation of surprise burst from Mr..
Purvis as he pointed to the mattress
where number of bloody finger marks
stained it along seam about ten inches
in length.
"Now see what you are driving at"
cried Mr.. Purvis, scanning the seam.-
"you mean to say the robber has hidden
his booty in the mattress ?"
think so at all events" was his re-
ply, as he took out his knife and opened
the seam.
Then inserting his hand into the
opening, he presently drew forth the
package of greenbacks. They were in
tact, so Mr.. Purvis announced after ex-
aminipg the fastenings and seals.
What am 1 to think of this ?" asked
the gentleman, in helpless tone. 81
declare that my head aches trying to di-
vine the motive of this extraordinary
robbery"
"Think as L do"
What is that ?"
Why that Pembroke Sharon, instead
of being the robber is the victim of the
robber, which accounts for his leaving
his outer garments behind. He evident
ly surprised the robber at his work, and
in the encounter that took place he MUIR
dered poor Sharon, dragged him across
the street, as the trail showed to me, and
tossed him into the river"
"Then you really suspect August
Yerkes as the robber ?'' asked the mer-
chant, greatly agitated,
81 am sure he is not only the robber,
but possibly also murderer" was the
reply.
"Oh, the wretch!'' cried the mer-
chant, passionately; 4" and in my heart
admired his bravery, while L pitied
him for what he had endured for endeav-
oring to protect my property"
am convinced that you have hit on
the right man." said Mr.. Purvis. eff
he knew of this he might give us the
slip. The next thing to be done is to
use every means in our power to recover
the body of poor Sharon.
Poor, indeed, since all the clothes he
has on his back are not his own"
spoke voice behind them.
All looked at the speaker, who wore
an old seaman's suit, and looked as if
he had just recovered from severe spell
of sickness.
Something in the tone of the voice
struck chord in the breast of the mer-
chant. He approached the man and
asked eagerly:
"Who are you? ?'
My name is Pembroke Sharon"
In moment he was surrounded by
the trio, who congratulated him on his
escape from death. He requested per-
mission to assume his proper dress, after
which he would tell exactly what had
occurred during the past night.
His story was very similar to the one
told by Yerkes, with this difference-the
positions were changed. 1t was Sharon
who surprised the other before the open
ed safe just in the act of slowing in his
pocket the package of greenbacks allud.
ed to. 1t was Sharon who denounced