The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-06
They were 10 obtain entrance into

Iney were 10 OBTAIN entrance into
the house about y o'clock In the
evening. in perfect legal form; the
inspector was 20 arrest Mr.. slider,
who might OF course, he indignant
hut the conspirators expected that
the respect a banker has for the forms
OF law wou q at least insure the sub
mission under protest and while the
inspector stood guard over the ar
rested man, two OF the alleged polio :
men were 70 ~beiposted so that no IN
could leave the house. even if Mr..
Slider wanted 10 send a messenger
away, which vas not likely, because
OF his certainty that this was "A mis-
take which could easily he cleared
up. The other two alleged 20 ice
men could then search the house uu-
der the protection OF a bogus search
warrant, and quietly secrete all the
valuables and money that they could
lay their hands on. The inspector
then intended 70 tell Mr.. 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 10 report TO the
head Orficer when called upon 10 d T.,
so. Billy imagined that the time
which must intervene before the
news Of the u~nwarranted arrest
reached the real police would give
him all the opportunity h wanted
10 cover his tracks and secrete his
spoils. This plan worked admirably
up 10 a certain point, when Billy aud
his pals were treated TO a Supplying
surprise.
The man at the porter's lodge
tremblingly admitted the ,ficers 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 man 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 IL
Mr.. Slider was at hone, and was in
formed that he was in the draw ng-
room. He then asked that he
and the officers might be shown there
without Icing announced.
Mr.. Slider was sitting in an easy
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
Zone moment please" Then,
turning To his wife, he remarked 10
her in a low voice: Take the chill
dren TO your own room and stay there
till j come i have some business
with this gentleman. Don't be
alarmed. Everything is all right /
had an appointment with HIM, but
forgot TO mention il 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 / have here a warrant for your
arrest All the entrances areguaIded,
and, OF course, you understand the
futility Of making any resistance"
quite so, quite So" said Slider,
huskily. IL appreciate all that"
Il have also a search warrant here,
ana while i stay with You my men
must have a look over the premis s.
DO you wish me to read the warrant
to you?"
1T is not at all necessary" said
Slider, in agitated voice. II have
no doubt but it is quite correct. As
for searching, / have no power 10 pre-
vent that: but before you begin l
would like to make a proposal TO you,
Inspector. You look like a shrewd
man. How many policeman have
you with your"
Il have four" answered Billy.
There are five Of you altogether.
them"
Exactly"
Now, ms ector, . am a man OF
business, and, as y-u know, a man of
great wealth. i would like to have
a few words with you in private.
Would you kindly ask these officers
TO step out OF the room a moment?"
That is hardly regular" objected
the inspector.
Il know, / know" answered the
banker, hurriedly, ''but / think ! can
make IL worth Your while to do what
/ ask"
Rogers" said the Inspector TO the
policeman beside him." you and Ben
ham Just step out for a moment into
the hall, but come at ono IL you hear
me call"
Rogers and Benham saluted and
withdrew without a word. When
the door was closed Billy stood with
his back against il and slider re-
manned standing near the fire.
III / had happened, " said Slider,
mot TO have been at home when you
came, what would you have done?"
81 presume" answeAd the lnspec-
tnr III would m va tried IN nnu mt