The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-25
Billy's plans, when matured.

Billy's plans, when matured. were
very simple. He obtained the cos
tune of a police inspector for himself
and the Clothes of an ordinary police
man for each Of his four pals. He
got, likewise, a very good imitation
or a'warrant for arrest, made out in
the name Of Mr.. Slider. Billy was
the man of brains in the gang. and
the other four realizing this, did ex-
actly as he told them. They were in
a perfect state Of discipline, and had
the utmost confidence in Billy's in
genuity. The plan was this
They were to obtain entrance into
the house about 9 o'clock in the
evening, in perfect legal form; the
Inspector was to arrest Mr.. Slider,
who might, Of course, be indignant,
hut the conspirators expected that
the respect a banker has for the forms
of law Won d at least insure the sub
mission under protest, and while the
inspector stood guard over the ar
rested man, two Of the alleged police
men were to bejpOsted so that no one
could leave the house, even if Mr..
Slider wanted to send a messenger
away, which was not likely, because
Of his certainty that this was a mis-
take which could easily be cleared
up. The other two alleged 20 ice
men could then search the house un-
der the protection of a bogus search
warrant, and quietly secrete all the
v%aluables and money that they could
lay their hands on. The inspector
then intended to tell MIR. Slider that,
because Of his protest, he would not
take him to Jail, but he must under
stand that he was under arrest, and
that he might have to report to the
head officer when called upon to d.
SO. Billy imagined that the time
which must intervene before the
news Of the unwarranted arrest
reached the real police would give
him all the opportunity he wanted
to cover his tracks and secrete his
spoils. This plan worked admirably
up to a certain point, when Billy and
his pals were treated to a Supplying
surprise.
The mar at the pcrter's lodge
tremblingly admitted the officers of the
law into the grounds. He was then
ordered to lock the gates, which he
did, and n Of the policemen took
the key and remained in the pOrter's
lodge with the nan and his wife.
who were certainly very much fright
ened. Another policeman was left
to guard the entrance of the house.
while the bogus inspector and the re-
naming policemen rang at the front
door. The person who admitted
them was also terrified at the sight
of their uniforms. Billy asked if
Mr.. Slider vas at home, and was in
formed that he was in the draw ng-
room. lie then asked that he
and the officers might be shown there
without eing announced.
Mr.. 81 der was sitting in an elsy-
chair surrounded by his family. He
turned his head round when the door
opened without the customary knock,
and when he saw the uniform OF the
inspector a CHASTITY pallor came over
his face. Before the inspector could
speak, he held out his hand and
said
lone moment please" Then,
turning to his wife, he remarked to
her in a low voice: Take the chill
dren to your own room and stay there
till l come. l have some business
with this gentleman. Don't be
alarmed. Everything is all right. l
had an appointment with h IN, but
forgot to mention it to you"
The pale woman and her fright
ened children withdrew, and Slider
stood alone confronting Billy and his
two pals.
Il am sorry to say" began Billy.
"that l have here a warrant for your
arrest. All the entrances areguaIded,
and, of curse. you understant the
futilitv of making any resistance"
'Quite so, quite So" said Slider,
huskiIy. IL appreciate all that"
II have also a search warrant here,
ana while l stay with You my men
must have a look owe the premis $.
DO YOU wish me to read the warrant
to yOu?"
ut is not at all necessary" said
Slider, in agitated voice. 81 have
no doubt but it is quite correct. AS
for searching. l have no power to pre-
vent that; but before you begin
would like to make a proposal to you,
Inspector. You look like a shrewd
man. How many policeman have
you with YOU"
IL have four" answered Billy.
There are five Of you altogether,
them"
Exactly"
"Now, ms ector, \ am a mai or
business, and, as y u know, a man or
great wealth. l would like to have
a few words with you in private
Would you kindly ask these officers
l. ,,< nf fhn room a mOInpntS'