The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-02-04

\" 49, q long ride Ss: and
selves as comfortable as clrcum-
stances permitted. Those within
range of the light had pulled out
there evening papers and begun to
peruse the rechauffe of the mornings
news, which they had already de-
voured.
"Not much in the papers tonight, "
remarked Mr.. Barker to the COM
pany in general. He was a stout lit
tie gentleman, evidently communica-
tive
A stranger here joined in the con-
versation. He was tall and spare;
he looked the typical Yankee.
":Have you the last edition?' he
asked. IF SO, you'll find as pretty a.
little story as you'll meet with in a
months reading,''
"The escape of that convict?" in
quired Mr.. Barker.
"Yes; he's a plucky fellow
lies q cOnsumate scoundrel, at
all events" remarked Mr.. Smithson;
"a well-known burglar, and more
than suspected of being a murderer"
eyes, I'm afraid he's bad lott
said the American. eff he gets away
he saves himslf ten years penal ser
vitude."
Glow did he manage it?" asked
MIR. Barker. II haven't read the
particulars.
BROKE out of the prison van, re-
piled Mr. sS1n1ithson.- W atchea his
opportunity and stunned the police
man inside, got the keys, let himself
out and bolted."
''Will they catch him."
"That remains to be seen; the
police are on his track" replied he
from over the herring-pond. II
should like to have try at him N.Y.
SELF
Nothing could have been further
from his thoughts than the POSSIBLE
lty OF his having to take part in the
capture himself The three men SET
tied down to their papers again in
silence.
"What's that?" suddenly exclaim-
ed Mr.. Barker.
"What is there?" inquired the 9TH
ers.
"Pm certain l. saw a face outside
the window" he replied.
The reflection of one of u.s." sug-
gested his friend.
Perhaps twas the guard going
BY said the Yankee.
IF so, the guard isn't wearing a
cap, said Mr.. Barker, moving to-
wards the window.
Got it blown off perhaps,' said
Mr.. Smithson. ''Pray don't open
the window; we shall be frozen to
DEATH" -. :,
But Mr.. Barker let down the strap
and peered out into the darkness.
The engine Was throwing up q,
shower OF sparks, and the blaze from
the tire illuminated the tender. Those
windows which had no blinds drawn
threw dim light on the hedges, but
otherwise there was nothing but
darkness.
"Anything there?" queried Mr..
Smithson.
VI fancy saw something.'
swell, do settle about it one wav
or the other, and shut the window.''
Mr.. Barker withdrew.
"pm certain I saw q mans head"
ne asservated, land I'm nearly sure I
caught sight of something moving
when l looked out" Q
Hadn't you better call the guard
and stop the train;" asked Mr.,
Smithson, ironically. ...
Mr.. Barker did not reply, but
looked uneasily into the darkness.
He had not been mistaken. A man
hatless and coatless, had passed
along the footboard of the carriage,
and seeing that compartment occu.
pied by four men, had passed on
The next compartment but one was
labelled "Ladies,' and was tenanted
by one lady. The convict, for it was
ne, stopped in front of this. With O
dexterous movement he opened the
door, and before the lady knew what
had happened she saw a desperate
looking ruffian standing before her
"Don't be frightened, MISS he
said, Il amt going to harm you
I've no time. ] want money. It't
life or death to me, and must have
it. Your purse, quick. =
She glanced at the little handl,
which was the means of communica
ton with the guard: the cnnrint w q.