New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-01-25

SpeCldi GOuSCdDlGS, III palFS, WO1lQ re-
place them on their beats. The
beat assigned to Mr.. Tidywaiteinclud-
ed Portland Square, Duchess Place,
and several adjoining streets in the
West End.
The day duly arrived, and dread
full day it was. Heavy snow IN the
morning was succeeded by a genial
drizzle as the day wore on. The cold
which Mr.. TidyWaite had caught
iii Cavendish Square had now
assumed portentous dimensions, and
settled on his chest. His rheu-
matlsm was also troublesome. At
the last. moment Mrs. Tidywaite was
anxious for a medical certificate, but,
-unluckily, did not think OF till too late,
and she was about to help her hus-
band get ready for work when they
were informed that a police superin-
tendent desired to see Mr.. Tidywaite.
81 just called, sir, said the officer,
"to warn you to keep q, sharp look
out on No. 9 Portland Square. 1t is
the Duke OF Dublin's house. He is
the President OF the Irish Landlords
Ancient Rights Maintenance League,
you know, SIR
"Ah, certainly. You are not antic-
ipating any attack on the Dukes
house, hope?" inquired Mr.. Tidy
waite, rather anxiously.
''No; but we have standing instruc-
tions to look alter the residences OF
gentlemen in the Dukes position, and
we know the dynamiters are very act
i've again just now" l
''Dear me, how dreadful! And can
you tell me who will be with ME on
my beat?"
1.-The Hon. Guy Wyldfre, sir-Lord
Llttlebrain's youngest son. You will
find him O. very pleasant young gentle
man, | think. Good night, sir. Sorry
you have suchza nasty evening"
This interview did not raise Mr..
Tidywaite's spirits. On the contrary,
it filled him with uneasiness. 1t was
his rule never to keep firearms in the
house, but he wished now that he had
a pistol that he could put in his pock-
ct to supplement the protection Of his
truncheon. AS it was, he could mus
ter no more deadly weapon than a.
pair OF handouts, which he had pur-
chased shortly after being sworn in,
us likely to be Of service in the event
OF having to effect an arrest. These
he now slowed away in one OF his
deepest pockets, while Mrs. Tidywaite
assisted him in his preparations,
wrapping good length OF stout fan
mel around his knee-the rheumatic
one-and stufing his pockets with
sausage-rolls, sand wlches, a flask or
two Of comforting cordials, and a
plentiful stock Of cough lonzenges.
Thus provisioned, and equipped in
his largest overcoat and a new pair Of
goloshes, the banker marched forth.
"Stop, Joseph! stop!" cried his wife,
as the door was closing on HIM. "You
are going Without your respirator."
II didn't forget it, my DEAR" said
the old gentleman, rather nervously.
tBuy ! thought that it would look-a
that is, that l should hardly re-
quire--"
Look or no look, Joseph" replied
his wife, who was accustomed to be
obeyed in such matters; "you put on
that respirator before you go outside
the door,"
Poor Joseph submitted with the
best grace he could. The respirator
was duly adjusted, and the good man
made the best OF his way to the spot
where he was to relieve the regular
constable, and where he found not
only the Hon. Guy Wyldtire, but also
a select quorum OF street boys and
loafers who had come to see the fun.
"Oh, my eye! 'Ere's the City Cor
poration been and sworn hisself in as
g. speshul!" calculated one Of the by
ISLANDERS at the sight OF Mr.. Tidy
waite's portly form.
"Hallo, copper! when did you see
your toes last?' inquired another.
81 say, Bill" said third, whats
the bloke been and gagged hisself1or?"
'"Io save his false teeth from. bein'
knocked down his throat, most like
ly," replied Bill.
"Please, sir, be you the speshul or.
the hextra. or the hextra speshul?"
cried a cheeky Arab.
Amid an encouraging chorus in this
key the two constables strated on
their rounds. They walked slowly
over the extent of their beat, and
then came to a standstill in Portland
Square. Snow had now set in again
vigorously, and keen northeaster
drove the flakes in the faces of the
two specials, and caused the elder to
shiver beneath his wraps. ...... b..
"Do you think" said the banker,
presently, shat it would appear-a-
unprofessional if were to put up ain
umbrella?"
"Contrary to all the regulations
replied Mr.. Wyldfire, who kept up his
spirits very creditably under the cir
cumstances. "Don't you let the in
spector catch you at it! I think,
though that can put you up to
better dodge than that"
"Pray what is it?" inquired Mr.. III
dywaite, much interested.
Up rs, the peeler''on the beat, tipped
me g. wink as he was going away, and
whispered that we should find No. "a
the right sort Of shop. can say what
he meant, but I caught glimpse
of a larkylooking slavey at No. "a
Duchess Place, as we came by. I
mean to have another look. If you'll
stop here minute will return anon
and report progress And without