Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-05
A DETECTIVES EXPERIENCE.
His Successful Undertaking and Els.
cape from an Impending Fate.
buffalo, n. Y, News.1

One morning several years ago lust as the duh gray
light was beginning to show itself in the east small
band OF men might have been seen deployed about a
house on Ferry street in Buffalo There was nothing
special either in the dress appearance of the men
indicate their intention but 1t plain that they had
business of Importance on hand Suddenly man ap-
peare at of the windows took in the situation at
glance and, swinging himself outward with wonderful
qckness, scaled the roof Of the house This man was
Iol9 Ballard, the notorious counterfeiter and armed
to the teeth and fully realizing his situation he deed
justice and the officials below him. Some of the off,
knowing the desperate character of the man. pro-
posed to shoot him until he killed. but one Of the
number promptly protested, and declared that if his
brother officers would assist him to ascend he would
capture the alive Accordingly he began the diff
cult and dangerous task and succeeded In bringing his
prisoner to the ground in safety.
The man who accomplished this task was Mr.. Thomas
Curtin the superintendent of city police of Buff
falo, N. Y. Mr. Curtin is man who is known by every
prominent detective and policeman in America and he
stands emnenty in the front rank of his
quiet and gentlemanly in appearance and manners he
possesses courage combined with marked physical
powers that make him the terror of evildoers and the
pride Of abiding citizens Few people can realize
however the trials exposures and even priyatons to
which the members of every municipal police and fire
department are exposed Compelled to be on duty at
uncertain hours. subjected to the most Indictment
weather. and often necessated by the nature of their
duties to protracted undertakings they endure ner
vous and physical strain that is terrible Such was the
experience Of Mr. Curtin in former days and it is not
ferrous physical trouble In relating his experience to
representative of this paper he said:
AT times when was on duty would feel an unac-
countable WEAKNESS and lack OF energy My appetite
was also uncertain and my head seemed dull and heavy
dd not fully understand these troubles but supposed
as most people suppose that suffering from mala-
ria. tried to throw off the feeling, but it would not
go. thought I might overcome it, but found was
mistaken. and finally became badly off that it was
almost impossible to attend my duties Ihaye known
any number of in the police and fire DEPARTMENTS
OF this country who have been afflicted as 1 was and
doubt not there to-day hundreds similarly troubled
who like myself did not know the cause or really what
allied them"
Your present appearance Mr.. Curtin does not in1i
cate much physical debility" said the interviewer as he
looked at the 900 pounds of bone and muscle standing
nearly five feet eleven inches in height before him.
20. no; that is altogether thing of the past and
am happy to say that for more than year have en-
oyed almost perfect health although now realize that
was on the road to certain death by Bghs disease Of
the Kidneys and travelling at very rapid pace"
How did you come to recover completely"
That Is just what want to tell you for believe It
may be OF great service to many others in my profess
slon who may possibly hear Of it, began the use of
popular remedy at the earnest solicitation of number
of friends in this city, and found to my great gratca
ton that began feeling better This feeling continued
and gained in strength and vigor until now am per
fectly well-and wholly through the instrumentaty of
Warmers Safe Cure, which believe to be the best me
cine for policemen fremen railroad men or any other
u
ever discovered. Since my recovery have recon-
mended it everywhere. and knew case where it
failed either to benefit Iwoud not be without
IL under any consideration and am positive it is
wonderfully valuable and at the same time entirely
harmless remedy. Indeed. that Dr. G,nn dean of
the United States Medical College of New York en-
dorses it in the highest terms"
80 you experience little difficulty in the execution of
your duties now, Mr. Curtin, do your"
None whatever Our department was never in better
condition than at present.
ana DO you never have any fear Of some of the des
peradoes whom have been the means of bringing to
justice?"
Not IN the least. Such do not try to retaliate
partially because they have the but
because they respect an officer who does his duty"
Inc policemen. freInen, letter carriers and other
pubic employees in this country have particularly try
ing ilfe When. therefore, simple and pure remedy
tht can restore and sustain the health of all such men
rs FOUND 1t should be for great congratulation
especially when recommended by such man "a Super
il'eiiuehI 1nonlaS Curtin OF Buffalo. ltSk