The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-30
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coNT1SUrD.
Gipsv Jack soon returned with loc,r-
smith who fitted keys to the paddock and
svupg open the heavy door.
inside the closet WIS an iron safe. which
was also locked, and which the man was
likewise ordered to try his skill upon.
Here difficulty arose; n peculiar kind of
kew WAS required, which could not lie con-
structed in hours.
Course the luck growled the impatient
sharper Il shall be obliged either to leave
il it what | want to use, or blow it open.
and that would kick up a row"
He paid and d smissed the man.
"Well, Bob, things looks as if we'd been
skeered for nothin'.' said Jack, changing
bis tune '.If that lock is 50 pecoolur. the
thing couldn't have been opened by a
stranger.
"Will be, if it hasn't snapped Joe.
Jared Clark glanced sharply ut him.
"Do you say, Joe, that you know who
ehoroformed and robbed me?' he asked.
The Spider chuekled as he replied:
"Tm Spider; | crawl, crawl-worm-
worm into secrets! Ii was Tom Biackr'
$50 suspected. Yet what can he know
pfme?'
"Much. Shaddered you often--often-
Ind you never knowed anything about it.'
"What?" cried Clark tracked me?"
rJus what t-'s done ever since he lined
as Tried to give the hint, but couldn't get
styou.'
"A detective, I'll wager" said Clark,
hoarsely, his lips whitening.
"What think, remarked Joe.
~ AA,l ,Jlol .,.I,al
about his business mighty queer"
From shelf in the closet, Clark took
powder flask.
"IlI have the safe open, or blow off the
rOofp
Rapidly he charged a pistol, and croucned
In front of the troublesome lock, against
which he placed it and pulled the trigger
When the smoke hai cleared, he turned
The knob; but the door would not Yield.
Ascend shot was fired, and accomplished
its mission. The door was opened. lie
glanced toward the top shelf and the pal
lor of his face increased.
The most priced Of all his possessions was
gone!
"The box is missirp" he casped; "should
rs contents become Known" Ine violeul
nnging OF the hall b, ! caused him 10 stop.
i We're officers alre"iv in quest of him?
de hastened noiseles!,iy - the street door
and placed On eye to hole cut sufficiently
nrge to command n view Of the stoop
Aghnce satisfied him that there WAS no ex
"a cause for alarm; the occupant of the ad
loining house, having heard the report
hight.
The nan disposed of, he rushed back
Hlhered up change of clothes, packed
mem in valise, and began arranging hi:
toilst.
dis hirelings comprehended his move
nents ct once.
'Goin' to skeedaddle eh, Bcb?" said Jack
-, Il may have to leave town for few days
kput."
This was particularly unwelcome news tt
Vnobed Joe; it suggested lack of funds
Ffnaps the captain would not return.
"Alnt going to go without forklng ou.
0ne sugar, are you?" he whined.
Clark scowled upon him.
mats always your cry, What use dt
!ou make of money? You get as much az
NE rest-share and share alike"
Tie Spider
Easy! Don't get ugly" retorted Clark,
making move to 60.
Inc cripple caught his coat, snarling:
Money money
FOOL let so your hold!' and. rails
The revolver which l.s was in the &C.
putting in his pocket, he struck him
rxefiul blow on the head, which sent hin
staggering.
Attend to your cut, miser, and com.
esact
Inc unfortunate thief uttered no word O
@pamt, but obeyed, stanching the Grim
% ~ now at the marble basin as best b.
Suia covered the wound with his dirt,
.ssssa9erchief, .ss put on his hat to conceal it
~r loned his pals, who waited in the area
Natk ordered him to remain there til
~. NNmseli and Jack reached the corner. ani
sa 90 home to the den in Water Street
lng sharp lookout for the police.
az leaving, he handed him ten-dolla,
~'syly, while Jacks head was turned.