St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-31
ARRESTED FOR NOTHING.

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one of the most bfilliant frequenters Of
the Boulevard DIES Etalens.
Very hlondie, pale and slender, i'm
peturbabIy phleSmatIeg Ia temperament
touching zero--wfSNzae aid of his enor-
nous fortune. he amused society by his
freaks and fancies, even condescending
occasionally to astound the populace.
One evening he gave a dinner at his
own mansion; the cheer was exquisite
and the dessert was served in a whirl OF
gaiety.
Very we'll; let us wager" cried the
prince suddenly, replying to challenge
from the opposite end of the table,
| 'that without having stolen, murdered,
injured my fellow beings in any way,
| without having committed any sort or
| crime, broken any law or regulation,
| get myself arrested when please and
| dragged to the station like vagabOnd
thief, an assassin"
Every one turned toward him in sur
prise. During the silence which fol-
| lowed he added:
II wager 1900 Louisville will take
it up?"
There were wealthy men around the
| board, we'll used to heavy stakes; but
! the magnitude of the sum startled
| them.
"Well. how will you go about it?" ex-
| claimed GaStambide. the banker, VINO
was very nervous and eXcitable.
"Ah, that is my secret! You can UNI
| derstand that if | told you"
"Of counsel" interrupted Gastambidei
''but | have it now! You will tap po-
! liceman on the shoulder, saying: "Old
] fellow, Pm your man. have killed all
my family in a moment of frenzy. Re-
morse is choking me. Take me in, old
! fellow; let the law do its worStW
They shouted with laughter. The
| idea of the Prince de Karnival tapping
a policeman on the shoulder, calling
hun ''old fellow" and begging relief
from his remOrSe awoke the Widest
merriment.
The prince alone preserved his cool
gravity. He explained quietly TO the
impetuous banker that his intention
was not only to abstain from evil doug,
but even to avoid any words or actions
capable of provoking his arrest, ana he
| repeated:
"Who takes up the 1000 LOUISE"
~ dO!" cried Gastamblde, with an eX-
uberant gesture.
The next day about 7 in the evening,
| when the boulevardS swarmed with
| people and the restaurants began TO I'LL
up, a shabby wretch made his way
through the crowd with bent head and
watchful gaze, picking up here and
there the cigar ends Others threw away.
The man was still young and had evil
IDENTITY fallen from higher rank, to
Judge from the distintion of his pale,
refined face, his patrlclaa hands, MS
general bearing.
Still. it was evident that this unfort-
innate man was not discouraged or deS-
pairing, for in all his misery there was
a certain care and cleanliness not uSu-
ally apparent in men OF his class.
As he passed before VlgnerOn. res
tauraut then very fashionable, he
slammed for few seconds TO look in al
the clear windows with their gulpure
hangings, through which he could see
the diners seated opposite two richly
dressed ladies. and dividing their atten-
ton between the exquisite viandS and
their fair companions.
He advanced, entered and timidly
placed himself at the first empty table.
But he was scarcely seated when the
head waiter, very distinguished and
STYLISH looking individual, perceived
him and hurried toward HIM with an
exclamation of annoyance.
"What are you doing here, you?"
"Why," replied the unfortunate, point
ing to the other guests, II came to eat,
like all these people"
"You have mistaken the hour and the
door. nv good man; the soup kitchen is
around the corner, and the soup is given
out in the morning"
He shook lis napkin at the intruder to
chase him off, as one would trouble
some fly. But the other did not seem
disposed to quit his place.
II don't care much for SOUP" he said,
land the food given out in the NOR ming
would not suit me-"
And" continued the shabby one,
"there is no reason why you should not
serve me dinner when am ready to
pay for it. Thereof you have any
doubt-there is my pocketbOok."
He opened his old coat, and from an
inside pocket drew out a pocketbook
stuffed with bank notes. Selecting one,
he handed it to the waiter.
1t was a note for 1,000 francs; and
there were at least fifty others i'll the
purse, TO Judge from its first volume.
The waiter took 1t and ScrutiniZed il
for sayeral instants, with wide nostrilS
and meditative frOWn. Then, abruptly
raising his head, like man who makes
prudent resolution, he returned the
bank note to its owner.
The latter made a movement as II tt
rise. saying:
"Now, if you refuse to serve me,
will 90 elsewhere"
But the head waiter quickly begged
him to remain.
mo, no; stay. Give your ORDER
Then calling one Of his subordinateS he
pointed TO the man.
Take the gentleman's ORDER" adding
rapidly, in a low tone: do not lose
sight of him. Do not let him get out
lie presently disappeared. Five min
utes later he returned, accompanied by
policeman.
All the occupants of the restaurant
had opened their eyes wide when tht
yagabond installed himself at the table
and had watched him since with marked
disapprOval.
No one doubted it was he whom thu
officer had come to seek, and every heat
was turned to see what was going t
happen.
Sure enough the officer went directly
toward him. He continued to enjoy
, sayory slice without seeming to notice
the sensation he had created. He ever
;; started like one suddenly awakened
when the mon in uniform touched HI
! shoulder. =.
,, "Eh? What? Is anything the matter?'
They explained. Bank notes for LOO
francs were not usually produced from
such pockets as his. To have them h
! | must have stolen them.
He defended himself energetlca!ly
t Lbut his protestations were in vain.
= Il doubt if you can snow single pa
per or certificate of character" observes
the officer.
ut is true; | cannot. But probabl
none of these people present can imme
3 diately produce passports or proofs G
Identification"
mo certificates. You have at least
name. Come, then, who are you?"
j IL am the Prince Edmond de Karin
8 VAL" -
: "Why not the king of England?
: sneered the officer.
9 England is governed by queen,
4 began the man.
4 Enough, enOughl no need for furthe
3 explanations. Follow merp
) And, grasping his shoulder with III