Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-21
A M YSTERIOUS CASE.

MYSTERIOUS CASE.
After an Absence of Over Two Years Tom
Hall Returns.
Denver Republican: Thomas J. Hall,
the 1T one time popular young Leadviile
groceryman who, a little more than two
years ago, m~ysteriously disappeared, and
on whose account, at least Indirectly, a
young man was sentenced to the peniten-
tiary in Iowa. was seen upon the streets of
Denver yesterday, and upon his arm was
his handsome wife and beautiful child.
To the public the case is still a mysterys
| Tom Hall lived in Leadville for many years,
and together with his brother Joe made
the firm of Hall Brothers, grocsrs and
bakers. In all kinds Of fine goods they
led the trade and made money. Tom be-
came enamored OF one OF the pretty daugh-
tiers of Colonel Haas, a gentleman who has
been well-known throughout the western
country for the last quarter OF the century
sometimes at a man with g fortune,
other times in only comfortable circum-
stances, but always as q gentleman. The
young man won the heart OF the pretty
girl, and in the course OF time they we're
married. A coy home on West Seventh
street was prepared, and here the pair
lived for more than q year. A little girl
gladdened the household in time, and, to
all appearances, a wealth of affection was
lavished upon it by the parents. So runs
the first chapter OF a story in real life.
THE SECOND SCENE.
As the curtain rises on the second scene
there is nothing bright or cheerful. A
mothers sob rocks the baby to sleep at
night. The quick step OF the father hurry
ing to his home after the close of business
is a thing OF the past.
Tom Hall left his home and his business
on the pretext that his health was bad,
and that a change OF climate was abso-
lutely necessary. He rent directly to Chi.
cago, but in less than a week his location,
even his identity, was lost.
Days pass, weeks pass. The wife is al
pealed to, but can give no explanation Of
Tom Halls actions. The wife appeals to
her father, who is an old officer. Tele-
grams are quickly sent in all directions.
Photographs by the hundreds are mailed
to all the detective agencies in the land.
Colonel Haas opens wide his purse, and ia
resolved to solve the mystery for. the sake
OF his first born. When his means are ex-
hausted he appeals to the brother of the
missing man, and money is quickly forth
coming.
PURSUING TEE SEARCH.
Colonel Hass came to Denver and con
suited with all the friends of the missing
whom he could possibly find. He
searched everywhere for a motiye-some.
thing that would give him reason for his
son-in-law's disappearance. He could not |
find it. Chicago was visited by the old |
gentleman, as were all the leading Eastern |
cities. Advertisements appeared in all the
leading papers. which begged for informa. |
ton OF the lost husband, father and |
brother.
About two years ago a letter came to Joe
Hall at Leadville. It purported to be |
to the missing brother, and told
something OF a wild, wierd story, which no.
body could understand. One thing was
plain, however, and that was the appeai
or money. At a glance it was seen that the
handwriting was a forgery. Colonel Haas
Immediately proceeded to look the matter.
up. A little shrewd work was sufficient to
1etect the author. The fellow was arrested.
alter on indicted, tried in the United States
court at Des Moines, lowe, and sentenced
10 a term in the penitentiary for attempt
ng TO use the mails to obtain money under
alse pretenses.
Still Tom Hall was missing and tho w;f,
Mourning.
From time to time there are rumors that
ne man has been seen in this place or
place, but when addressed by his old
it is said that he always refused to
" Colonel Haas gave up the search.
no SO did the brother. Tom might he
i've, but II SO, his whereabouts was a se.
ret to the family.
A lew weeks ago the wife received a. tele.
am from a sister visiting in Chicago
men said that her husband was with her
That city and was sound and we'll. Like 1
FORMATION reached the brother. Explain.
tory letters followed, and when received .
read the wife sped away to the truant
usband in the city by the lakes. t
SAFE IN DENVER. |.
Yesterday Tom Hall reached Denver and
lew hours later a Republican reporter u
'tempted to interview him. The talk q
as not very satisfactory. He admitted b
at his name wal Hall. Wben.askad NIL. u
lett home, he replied:
mat is a subject Oh which l have aoth. e.
3 to say. 1t concerns no other iiv;no
except my family. Ihave explained u
ALTERS to my wife and she is satisaaS
is enough" ''ueo' q
~ 10 reported, or was at first believed :
there was something the matter with :
upper story. Is there any truth in ,
Not a pal ticle. My mind has been nor.
tly clear at all times, per-
What do you intend DO do nowP" W
nily tonight" my
'ut he did not 90.
private detective who claims To hs
' ,en sa!a the in,+ goings and eomings Of the
y recently returned from a long tom 4
ough Europe. He thinks that bs a.
: avoided detection by i~mpersonatina q W
| a mystery. "o'"0 ~