Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-15

while there was an army of alert re-
p0rters in the field seemed an i'm
possibility. That evening Edward
told his uncle of his poor success.
Don't become discouraged toe
easily. my hoy" said Mr.. Maxwell
kindly. Something may turn up in
your favor yet While you are about
town keep your eyes and ears open.
You may get clue to something that
will lead up to a situation"
Edward felt grateful for his uncle's
encouraging words and he began to
feel hopeful again.
A little later Mr.. Maxwell. who
was reading the evening piper, said
pleasantly: "Here's an opportunity
for you now, Edward"
what is it, please?" Edward
asked.
Here's long account of two
heavy burglaries committed last
night" replied his uncle. THE res
licences OF two wealthy West side
citizens were entered and jewelry
and money to the value of several
thousands of dollars taken. A large
reward is offered for the capture of
the burglars Now, Edward" said
Mr.. Maxwell, good-naturedly. 'here's
chance for you to make q name for
yourself Capture the burglars and
get the reward"
Edward smiled with his enclc at
the proposition, which had been
made in a good-natured, bantering
spirit. When Edward retired that
night he found that the account of
the burglaries read by the uncle had
impressed him more deeply than he
realized and with the thought of
self-protection he placed a revolver
under his pillow. When he slept at
last, it was to dream Of gloomy news
paper offices, austere editors, tiresome
flights of stairs and vain endeavors TO
secure exclusive news.
He suddenly awoke from these
dreams to find current of cold air
rushing across his face. He saw by
the dim light shed by the tstreet
lamps that the window of his sleeping
apartment was open. While he lay
struggling to assure himself that he
was really awake, and not dreaming,
he became conscious of some one
moving stealthily about the room.
He turned his eyes in the direction
of the sound and dimly saw the dark
shape Of a man standing by the Dress
ing case. For moment the man
stood in an attitude of listening, then
he;cautiously opened drawer
Edward realized the situation and
decided to capture the burglar.if pos
sible. Cautiously. for fear of alarm
ing the man, Edward moved his hand
toward the pillow, the while breath
ing heavily to give the burglar the
impression that he was sleeping
soundly. The man noise!essly opened
the drawers Of the dressing case one
after another and rummaged their
contents for anything that was val
liable. Edward finally reached the
revolver, and drawing it from under
the pillow aimed it at the burglar
who was kneeling on the floor with
his back to the bed.
''Hold up your hands or I'll shoot"
said Edward.
The startled man spl ang to his feet
and tu>ned toward the bed. In the
dim light of the lamps outside he saw
Edwards Outstretched arm and the
revolver. He quickly raised his hands
above his head. Keeping the man
covered with the revolver and watch
ing him narrowly, Edward got out of
bed and lit the gas
Il reckon you got the best of the
game" said the burglar. doggedly.
THAT appears to be the case"
answered Edward. "You will oblige
me by standing just as you are for
while. If you make any movement
to escape I shall certainly shoot YOU"
''That's encouraging, said the
man, What do you intend to do
with me?"
"Deliver you up to the police as
soon as l get my clothes on" replied
Edward.
1t was slow work dressing and
keeping the burglar under his eye at
the same time, but Edward finally
finished the work and opening the
door into the hail, ordered the burg
lar to move out.
The man hesitated.
NONC. LOWdTu IITullS, TdlS-
ing the revolver to level with the
mans nose.
II can make it worth while for
you to let ME co." said The man ner-
vously still standing.
$50 into the hall" said Edward:
sternly.
GLOW would,a couple of diamonds
suit you?" asked the burglar, STEP
ping slowly in the direction of the
door, all the while eagerly watching
face.
With this question came thought
to Edward. ''YOu've got diamonds,
nave your" he asked.
"Will you let me go if I'll show
you two as handsome as you ever
'aw?" asked the man who had an
dea that he had struck 4 weak spot
n the boys nature.
"I'll think about that later" re-
p led Edward. ''Put your face to
,he wall and flatten Yourself out